I don't own Yu Yu Hakusho. Due to content in later chapters, this story is rated M, which means no one younger than sixteen should read this. This is an AU of the Dark Tournament finals and its subsequent events.
Chapter One- The Bet
Yusuke couldn't believe his ears. His match with Toguro would be worth two points? So, whoever wins this match wins the tournament. "As for the stakes," Sakyo continued. "I offer up my life should Toguro lose."
"But if I win," Toguro added. "I claim Yusuke to do with as I wish."
"You what!?" Kuwabara yelled. "Urameshi, you can't accept this bet!"
"It's not up to him," Sakyo said. "The committee is the one who decides if it's acceptable." He looked up at the window where the committee sat. He suspected the bet would be acceptable as Toguro would own Yusuke if he won. His prizewinning fighter had already decided on his wish long before today, so claiming Yusuke was simply an added bonus.
Sakyo's lips curled into a smile as Koto announced, "The committee has agreed to the terms and the bet. The winner of this match wins the whole tournament!"
"That's insane!" Kuwabara exclaimed.
"And yet Yusuke has no choice," Kurama said. "He automatically loses if he forfeits. He must fight."
"Besides," Yusuke added. "Toguro needs to pay for what he did to Genkai." He cracked his knuckles as he entered the ring.
Toguro grinned as he entered the ring and flung off his coat. This won't take too long, he thought. I had originally become a demon as punishment for letting my students down fifty years ago, but I found I truly want to live forever and not die at the hands of someone stronger. The committee is prepared to grant my wish as I swore that Yusuke will lose.
Juri was about to start the match when high-pitched laugher sounded throughout the stadium. Everyone but Toguro looked around; he knew that laugh like everyone else, but only he knew from where. A part of the ring cracked open and Elder Toguro jumped out, left arm still re-forming. He gloated over his waiting to hear the betting was closed just so he could emerge triumphant and went on to exclaim how the brothers were going to be rich. He then asked Toguro wat weapon he was going to become. "As long as we work together, victory is within our grasp."
Toguro stepped up beside him. "No.'
"Brother, we can win," the elder said, stunned by the response.
"Yes, victory can be ours, but not together. This is between Yusuke and me. Now, stand on the sidelines."
Elder Toguro did as instructed, a sour look on his face. He wanted to defeat Yusuke as well but as his brother was the captain, he had to obey his instructions. Ah and if brother claims Yusuke, perhaps I can have some fun torturing him later on.
Toguro turned his focus on Yusuke once his brother had retreated. "This fight is between you and me," he reiterated. "And I guarantee that you will lose."
"Let's do this," Yusuke said, voice full of determination.
"Begin!" Juri announced, touching off a roar of cheers from the spectators.
"I won't waste time," Toguro said, clenching his fists. "I'll go to one hundred percent." His muscles grew larger all over his body. He rarely took his full power, but as he would be losing it soon, he decided to take it one last time. His demon energy swirled about him and swept over the area, some of the weaker souls being absorbed into his body. He grinned when he saw Yusuke frozen in shock as he beheld Toguro's full demon form. Perfect, he thought. He quickly closed the distance between them and slammed a fist into Yusuke's stomach before the detective could react or dodge. Yusuke gasped from the impact, blood spurting from his mouth. He hit the floor, still conscious and coughing up blood. Toguro's punch didn't go into Yusuke's stomach but it had still done enough damage to keep Yusuke down for at least several minutes.
"Yusuke is down," Juri said. "One, two, three…"
"Get up, Urameshi!" Kuwabara called. "Come on, get up!"
"Seven, eight, nine, ten! It's over! Toguro wins the match making Team Toguro the winner!"
Yusuke heaved gasps as he got to his hands and knees, stunned. He had lost! And with just one punch! Toguro had taken him out so fast! He heard cheers from all over the stadium, demons celebrating the spirit detective's defeat. He saw Toguro's feet before he felt a hnad grab the back of his shirt lift him up so that he was face-to-face with his opponent who had powered down.
"It's over, Yusuke," he said, his deep voice soft. "My team's won and as per the bet, you belong to me now. My wish for winning is waiting in the committee box and I intend to share it with you.' He then slung Yusuke over his shoulder who was still too hurt and stunned to offer any protest or even fight back.
"Hey! Let him go," Kuwabara said.
Toguro paused in his tracks and stared at him from behind his sunglasses. "Your friend lost the match and when he did, he became mine as per the bet. I will see to it that your lives will be spared." He headed out of the arena and headed up to the committee box, Sakyo falling into step beside him. "Congratulations, Toguro. Nicely done," Sakyo commented.
"How did the other bets go?" he asked.
Sakyo grinned. "I just earned even more money. My tunnel project will succeed on a grander scale than I originally conceived."
"What…tunnel?" Yusuke gasped out.
"Nothing you need to be concerned about," Toguro answered. "It doesn't concern me so you shouldn't think on it either."
Sakyo knocked on the door and a voice said, "Come in." The young man entered and Toguro followed, shutting the door and lying the injured detective up against a wall. He saw Yusuke put a hand to his stomach and a faint glow coming from it. He's using the Spirit Wave to heal. Heh, he better enjoy using it for he will soon be unable to do so. He turned his attention to the committee members, one of them holding a syringe.
"Well, Toguro. You promised Yusuke's defeat and you delivered. As one of the winners, you are granted a wish. We spent a year researching your request. We have complied a list of traits and things to know about your new lifestyle." One member handed over a piece of paper while the other presented the syringe. Toguro put the paper in his pocket to peruse later before taking the syringe, inserting the needle into his neck, and injecting the contents.
Toguro gasped as he dropped the syringe. His heart had just stopped and his body became more human. He felt his energy vanish and his skin turned death pale while fangs grew until they were past his lower lip. He squeezed his concealed eyes as they grew sensitive to light. He slowly blinked them open and noticed the pain had faded. He smiled at his pale skin and the feel of fangs against his skin. It worked, he thought. I've become a vampire. I am truly immortal now.
"You are certain that I will never age or die?" he asked, a lisp developing because of his fangs.
"Absolutely certain. You will remain the age you are now and killing you is impossible. Everything you need to know about being a vampire is on that paper in your pocket."
"Good." He approached Yusuke who stared stunned at Toguro's change. The vampire crouched in front of him. "I wanted to insure that I could not age and die and discovered that vampires are just that. Yes, I have no heartbeat or spirit energy but I still live. Now, it's your turn. I will make you a vampire whose life will be in service to me as it will be my blood that turns you." Toguro gripped Yusuke's shoulders before sinking his fangs into the neck and feeling them shorten so his mouth could latch onto the skin. Retractable fangs when drinking, he mused. Interesting. He sucked up some blood before pulling back, fangs returning to normal. He pricked a finger and dripped the blood into the holes. He pricked finger healed almost instantly and the fang holes closed up.
Yusuke gasped as his heart stopped and his skin paled. He felt his spirit energy vanish and his fangs grow out. He felt a healing warmth spread through him as his body was brought to perfect health. The warmth and pain faded and Yusuke then knew that he was now a vampire and would serve Toguro for all of his immortal life. No! his mind screamed. I won't serve him and I won't live like this! I need to kill myself before I drink any blood!