Are you ready to escape from the real world into my insanity? Ah, don't listen to me; I'm just ranting. From here on out the REAL action will start!! (not in the way you're thinking...maybe) Here, our mystery character will be revealed!! (and here you will either be: 1. saying you knew it; 2. saying 'oh my god, it's HIM?!'; or 3. who the hell is that?!') Well, I won't delay any longer, so let's get to it!!! ^_^

Chapter 6

"Hisoka, are you okay?"
Hisoka snapped out of his trance. "Yeah, why wouldn't I be?"
"Well," said Tsuzuki. "You've been quiet ever since we found out we couldn't get into Meifu."
"Don't worry about it. We'll find a way."
"I know a way into Meifu." This was a new voice. One they both loathed.
"Muraki!!!" growled Hisoka. Both tried to stand their ground as Muraki stepped forward.
"Yes, it is I," said Muraki. "And I know a way in."
"Why should we believe you?!"
"This card." He held it up. "Allows us to get in. What do you say? How 'bout we call a truce until we get to Meifu and until I get what I want."
"NO!!!!" snapped Tsuzuki. "There's no way in hell we're gonna partner up with you!!!"
"Fine. I'll be on my way to Meifu now." He threw the card into the air. It turned into a portal.
"He may be telling the truth," said Hisoka.
"'Soka-chan, have you gone crazy?!" asked Tsuzuki.
"No, but let's cooperate with him for a while. Once we get Enma back, we'll grab him and Enma can pass judgment on him. It doesn't matter that he's alive. Enma can just sentence him to death. It's exactly what he deserves."
"I...you're right. We won't get any other opportunities."
"Right." Hisoka turned to Muraki. "We agree. We'll work with you for now."
"Excellent," said Muraki. "Well...shall we go?"

The dark room wasn't so bad. But it was the silence that got to him. And the fact his bruises hurt like nothing else.
Oriya Mibu lay on the small cot in the empty room. He hated the fact he was there. He hated that these demons kept beating on him, and it was too dark to see where they were so he could defend himself. He also hated the fact that the demons broke his sword.
And this is all just to get Muraki, he thought. But no matter how many times I told them I had no involvement with Muraki anymore, they wouldn't listen. It's so damn frustrating...

::flashback::

Oriya silently stood in the garden of the brothel he ran. His sword was drawn and he was in a fighting stance. But he didn't move.
His eyes were closed as he listened to the sounds around him. He tried to keep a clear mind, but his thoughts wandered. Many questions rose to his attention.
I know he's still alive, but where is he? Why didn't he just kill me when he was done with me? Where is he...
"So you know Muraki." It was a voice he didn't recognize.
"It's none of your concern," said Oriya, not breaking his stance. "I don't know who you are, but you'd better leave."
He felt a whoosh of air next to him. He jumped out of the way as someone, or something, struck at him.
"His instincts are incredible," said another voice. "Even for a human."
"I agree," said another voice. "No wonder Muraki has an interest in him."
Muraki?! Oriya thought. He didn't have time to dwell on it as the others jumped at him. He dodged their attacks, and was able to see them thanks to the moonlight.
Demons.
Are they friends of Muraki?
One took a swing at him, but missed. Oriya growled, and punched the demon full in the face.
"Ah!!! Beat the shit out of him!!!!!"
Oriya readied his sword, but a demon grabbed the blade. With one squeeze, it shattered in its fist. Another punched Oriya in the stomach as he was recoiling in shock.
"Don't hurt him!! Muraki might know!!!"
These definitely weren't friends of Muraki. But before Oriya could stand up, a demon brought its fist down upon his head. He was unconscious not long after.

::end flashback::

"Fucking demons," he cursed, rubbing his still sore head. There was no doubt that Muraki knew he was in their hands. And he knew what Muraki's reaction would be. He had heard the other demons say that Muraki killed one to get the card to get here.
He might be coming for me, he thought. I don't know how he'll react, though. Probably be upset, since it's partially my fault he's involved. Oh well, just as long as he's coming, it's fine with me.

Meifu definitely wasn't on its cheerful side. It never was, but it was just plain gloomy now.
Tsuzuki sighed softly. Muraki hadn't told them why HE was there, but Tsuzuki figured it had to do with whoever was involved because of him
It's strange, though, he thought. Who would go out of his way to save, anyway? He doesn't care about anyone. There's that obsession he has with me, but...
"You're both on your own," said Muraki. "I have my own business to attend to."
"Fine with us," said Hisoka. "I could care less if you were killed."
"Don't get your hopes up, boy. Well, I'll be on my way." With that, he walked off.
"Let's find Tatsumi and Watari," said Tsuzuki.

"Muraki is here."
Oriya jerked awake when he heard those words outside the door. He couldn't believe it. Muraki was there?!?!
"You think he came for this pathetic human?"
Did he come for me? Oriya wondered. Hope soared through him.
"Probably not. He has more important things to do than waste his time on a human."
"Yeah, I agree. And this human is beyond pathetic."
"I mean, if Muraki really cared for him, then why is he still here?"
"Shut up!!" shouted Oriya, covering his ears. But the demons wouldn't stop.
"Muraki might just be here to talk to Razius. Nothing more."
"Maybe he will join our side. And maybe he'll kill this human for being such a nuisance."
Oriya gritted his teeth and tried to block out their voices, but their words stabbed his soul.
"He's been using him for years. This proves he's worthless, and he'll kill him. Just like all his other human dolls."
It isn't true!!! It isn't...
"Oh well. We might as well get the human out and take him to Razius." With that said, the door opened.
Oriya screamed in rage, and flew at the demons. He was fueled by adrenaline and hatred, and he wanted to hurt them so badly. However, they were prepared for him.
"You won't land a punch this time!!!!" declared one. Oriya didn't see the wooden pole in his fist. The demon swung once, and the pole cracked on top of his head. Once again, he fell into a painful unconsciousness.

"You Shinigami are the worst lot!!" declared Enma.
"Got any other bright ideas?" hissed Watari. "We could've stayed in the forest..."
"Tsuzuki-san and Kurosaki-kun are here," said Tatsumi. "And-"
"Silence!!!" growled Enma.
"Oh, why not let the bird out of the hat!!!" said Watari. "You're possessed!!!"
The hall was empty, but it still didn't matter. They would make sure Enma was exposed.
Suddenly, a side door opened and two demons entered. They were dragging in a human by his wrist.
"Isn't he the one from Kyoto?" asked Tatsumi.
Watari squinted at the human. "Damn, it is!!! Ah, and he's got an injury to the head."
It wasn't clearly visible, but they could see blood alongside his unconscious face. When the demons let him go, he lay limp on the floor.
"Muraki is here," said Enma. "He and I shall talk."
"Shit, Muraki's here!!" said Watari. "Do Tsuzuki and Bon know that?!"
Tatsumi didn't have time to answer, because the main doors swung open.
"Enma!!!"
It was Tsuzuki and Hisoka.

Evil was radiating off Enma. Tsuzuki could sense it all too well. And he didn't like it.
Hisoka pointed off to the side, where Watari and Tatsumi were. And Tatsumi looked in bad shape.
"What happened to you?!" demanded Hisoka, taking note to the bandage wrap around Tatsumi.
"Just a little incident," said Tatsumi. "But we need to stop Enma."
"He's got all the Shinigami in isolation," said Watari. "Even us don't know where they are."
"More Shinigami!!!!" exploded Enma. "You all deserve to die!!!"
Tsuzuki stood and faced Enma squarely. "I don't know who you are, but you're the one who deserves to die for doing all this!!!!"
Hisoka quickly grabbed his arm. "Wait!!! Don't attack him until we get him out of Enma's body!! Do you want the Shikigami to kill Enma himself?"
Tsuzuki hesitated. That made Enma laughed.
"Everything will crumble like sand!!! And I'll start with..." He looked down at Oriya. "This human!!!"
"Wonderful," Watari said sarcastically. "Killing off someone who's defenseless. How honorable."
Enma gathered energy and shot it at Oriya's prone form. It was obvious the energy was completely dark. But right before it struck Oriya, a kekkai formed around him, warding off the attack.
"My, my. As I thought, a pathetic demon possessed Enma. And what does that say about him, hmmm?"
Heads turned. Muraki stood in the doorway. It was obvious he put up the kekkai.
"Muraki!!!!!!" screamed Enma.
"Why not come out and fight me like a man?!"
Enma screamed, and seemed to change. There was a long BAM!!! And a demon stood on the floor. Enma slumped in his chair.
"You seem to like picking fights," said the demon. "But I guess this human." He prodded Oriya with his foot. "Has some value to you."
"That's enough," said Muraki. "Why not taste more of my powers?"
Energy gathered around Muraki. It shot at the demon, wounding him a little.
"You live up to your reputation," said the demon. "But I must not dawdle here. For I have more important things to do." He turned to the Shinigami. Tsuzuki was preparing to summon a Shikigami. "And you, Shinigami. If you want my head so much, come to my hiding place. I'll be waiting!!" with that, he was gone as quickly as a gush of wind.
Everyone was silent. Then Hisoka spoke.
"Wait...that's it?! It's over?!"
"Not yet, boy," said Muraki, who was walking across the floor. "Looks like you all have your hands full."
"And where are you going?! You-"
"I'm not dumb. You want to pass judgment on me. Well, I have a friend to take home, so it will have to be postponed."
There was silence as the Shinigami watched Muraki pick up Oriya. For a brief second, something close to emotion passed over his face. Then it was emotionless again as he turned to leave.
"I'll go now. Next time, prepare better for demons so outsiders don't have to get involved."
They watched him leave.
"Should we just let him go?" asked Tatsumi.
"We have bigger issues," said Tsuzuki. "We need to find that demon's hiding place. Anyone got any ideas?"


Wow, I wrote too much!!! It's really coming down to it!!! Not yet, but soon!!! I'm pleased with all the reviews!! I'm glad everyone likes this!!! Be sure to wait for the next chapter!!! ^_^