13 [Yusuke]
[Author's Note: I need help. Does anyone know how Yusuke turns into youkai form? You know, long black hair? Strange marks all over his body? If you could tell me, it would be a great help. Thanks!]
"So have I." Yusuke replied as he removed his green jacket and tossed it down.
"I must say." Akujin answered as he cracked his knuckles. "Your little friends gave me quiet a warm-up session."
"Are we just going to talk, or do you plan on fighting anytime soon?" Yusuke asked, his fists at his side and ready to go.
"The question is," Akujin spoke, his eyes falshing. "Are you ready to fight me?"
Yusuke just glared at Akujin as he stood across of him.
"Numata!" Akujin shouted as he looked back at her. "Take the girl. Make sure she's out of the way. This fight could get messy."
Numata just nods and faces Keiko.
"Yusuke!" Keiko shouted to him.
"Don't worry Keiko! I'll be right there!" Yusuke shouted to her.
"Not in one piece, anyways." Akujin answered as his nails flashed and began to extend.
"The boy maybe foolish, but he will prevail." Numata answered as she walked over to Keiko.
"But, how can Yusuke win against such a horrible monster as him?" Keiko asked, looking at Numata worried.
"Do you doubt the ability of you lover?" Numata asked, looking at Keiko.
Keiko's eyes widdened in shock, but she shook her head.
"As long as you believe in him, and he believes in you, he will never lose." Numata answered. "The bond you share is strong and will last for a long time. Believe in his power, and he will save you. Doubt his power, and he will die."
"Numata, you're different from what I'd expect an evil youkai to be." Keiko replied, as she looked at Numata.
Numata went silent as she and Keiko disappeared to a different spot on the battle grounds.
"Hiei!" Botan shouted as she faced the little speedy koorime.
"While you were out, Kuwabara did his best to fight Akujin." Kurama answered. "Let's just say, he didn't do too well."
Hiei looked at the knocked carrot-top on the other side of Botan.
"What happened? I thought you could absorb the Jaou Ensatsu Kokuryuhaa attack?" Botan asked, looking at the koorime next to Kurama.
"I can." Hiei answered, holding his shoulder in pain. "But Akujin's version of the attack was too strong. It had too much power. If I were to absorb it all, I would've exploded."
Botan cringed at the thought of seeing a Chibi-Hiei being blown to pieces.
"What happened after I blacked out? Did you see Kistune?" Hiei asked, looking at Kurama.
"Numata saved you to my surprise." Kurama answered. "The only proper thing now is to go and thank her."
"Guess we're even now." Hiei answered with a grin.
"Kurama-Kun, what does Hiei mean?" Botan asked, grabbing the red-haired boy by the arm.
Kurama just looked at Botan and shrugged.
"And what if I am?" Yusuke asked, an aura surrounding his body.
"Then I'd say you're as good as dead." Akujin replied, running towards Yusuke.