A Demon's Love pt 6
The moon shined down in an abandoned clearing. The circus was long over and her incessant beatings stopped. The moon shined on her pale skin marred with cuts and bruises. She slowly awoke to find pain in every part of her body. She winced every time she moved. Her silver eyes turned up to just get a small glimpse of the moon. She could only think of one thing. 'Kurama,' she thought. 'I'll miss you.' She could have sworn she saw them at the circus, but harshly pushed the thought out of her mind telling herself not to get her hopes up. 'You were just imagining things,' she thought again in despair. She began to cry. Sobs racked her body and soul that echoed softly through the forest.
They had hidden out of sight as soon as the circus came to an end. They stepped out of a thick grove of trees into the moonlit clearing led by a mysterious figure under a cloak. Walking towards her cage, they heard soft sobs and saw a pale winged figure outlined by the moonlight. The figure in the cloak ran ahead to her cage not caring who saw him. The others, shadowed by the night and shrouded in darkness, walked slowly behind softly crunching the leaves and grass on the forest floor.
"Don't cry," soothed a cloaked figure that stood in front of her cage.
Kizna looked up to look at the cloaked figure in front of her. His face was shrouded in the darkness and the outline of the cloak was barely lit thanks to the moonlight. Tears ran down her face as she looked upon the figure. The figure raised in hand, reached inside her cage and gently wiped her tears away.
"Who are you?" she asked trying to see his face.
Three other forms took their place behind the cloaked figure. Their faces were shadowed by the darkness as they looked on her in pity. The form in the cloak lowered the hood and looked up to her. A fresh trail of tears formed as she recognized the face of her lover. She couldn't speak.
"What have they done to you?" Kurama asked as he wiped away her tears.
"K-Kurama?" she stuttered unsure if it was real. "Is that you?"
He nodded. She smiled once more as small tears of joy ran down her face.
"And are they?" she rasped trying to point to the other figures in the darkness.
He nodded.
"Don't worry we're gonna get you out of here," said Yusuke.
"Yeah and we're gonna make them pay," said Kuwabara.
"Hm," added Hiei in his usual quiet demeanor.
She smiled with more tears of happiness running down her face. Kurama raised his hand again and wiped her tears away as he gently caressed her skin.
"You have to get the key," she said.
"Don't worry," Kurama replied. "I'll pick the lock."
He noticed a small sapling growing by her cage. Using his spirit energy, Kurama made the baby tree grow into a small bare plant with long thin sharp branches. A small snap sounded softly as he picked a branch off the tree. As he walked towards her locked cage, their heads turned sharply towards soft footfalls on the forest floor.
"Run!" she whispered. "Don't worry."
"No," replied Kurama as the others shook their heads as well.
"Who's there?" a voice rang as they footfalls drew nearer.
They quieted down. She looked at them her eyes imploring for them to leave. They stood their ground.
"It's probably nothing," said another voice. "Now what are we doing again?"
"The Boss wants us to bring that fairy to him," said that first voice. "Seems as though he's taken a liking to her."
"Go please," she begged. "I'll be fine."
"She's right," said Hiei noticing the nearer footfalls. "We have to go."
"You go," replied Kurama. "I'm not leaving."
"Kurama please," she begged again. "I promise I'll be ok."
His knuckles turned white as he held onto the branch. He looked into her silver orbs. Her eyes showed promise and love. Her eyes begged him to run. Giving in, Kurama dropped the branch to the ground. He took one last longing look at her. Her eyes showed determination and fear. Small tears welled up in his eyes as he saw her in her helpless state. Gently, Yusuke grabbed Kurama and led him away. They stood in the groove of trees where they had come from and watched.
Her cage door opened as two demons walked in. She looked in fear as they walked towards her.
"Don't try anything stupid," a demon threatened as he pulled out a key.
The demon behind her pulled out the same key and unlocked the shackles on her ankles. She watched as the other unlocked her wrists. The demon revealed a length of rope and tied it securely around her neck. She winced in pain as the rope scratched her neck.
"If you try to get away," hissed the other demon. "This rope with snap you neck right in half."
She stiffened at the threat and cringed at the sound of their voices. Cooperatively, she stood up. They roughly tugged at the rope as she winced. She could barely stand. They dragged her to a large tent roughly pushed her inside.
Kurama's blood began to boil as he watched her being treated brutally. They watched as she was dragged to the large tent and roughly pushed inside. Deciding they should follow, they walked out of the clearing and followed them to the tent to watch the events unfold before them.
She cried out in pain as they pushed her to the floor hitting it with a hard thud. The tent was lit with primitive lanterns and oil lamps. In the bright light, her bruises and cuts showed themselves more clearly. Her stomach was a dark shade of black and blue. Her back was turned dark red from the dried blood and large gashes stared up at anyone who looked at them. Small cuts and bruises ran down her arms and legs and stung from hitting the hard ground. Her clothing was torn and tattered and marred with blood and the rotten fruit she was pelted with. She struggled to get up to her knees, but could only collapse under her tired arms.
The demon ringleader walked menacingly towards her. He was young man with chin length black hair with bizarre red eyes. Large fangs shown through his mouth when he smiled. He wore red robes. Sharp claws on his hands were ready to strike at any moment. He smiled. Carefully, he lifted her up to her knees and lifted her chin to look into his red eyes. Her eyes shown pure fear and worry. She began to cry as he ran a finger down her face. 'Kurama,' she thought sadly.
Kurama growled at the sight before him. Her cuts and bruises were painfully obvious from her beatings. 'How could they?' his mind growled. They watched in anger as they roughly treated her despite all her injuries. The wounds in his palms reopened as he balled his hands tightly. Jealousy and rage flowed fast in his demon blood as he watched the demon ringleader lay a hand on her. He watched her cry in soft agony. The others took notice of Kurama's behavior. Their blood boiled at the sight as well. Kurama's eyes shown with jealousy and rage as he looked at he others. They nodded. They would attack.
"Don't cry," hissed the ringleader into her ear.
She shook violently. His voice was filled with pure lust and no love. Unlike Kurama, he only wanted her as a toy. She sobbed louder. He looked at her angrily as she cried.
"I said....DON'T CRY!" he bellowed as he swung his hand back preparing to strike.
She felt the harsh slap across her face and gripped her cheek in pain as she fell to the floor. Louder sobs tortured and tormented her body and soul as he stood over her. A demon walked behind her.
The rage was racing faster in his veins as he saw her being slapped across the face. Anger shown in the others' eyes as well. He watched as she lay on the ground helplessly. He watched as he tried to force it on her. It sent him over the edge.
The demon threw her on her back and held her down. She began to panic. More tears came flowing out of her eyes. He walked closer towards her and roughly spread her legs apart. She began to scream. He smiled viciously.
"Please... no" she begged and cried.
His hands ran over her as she screamed. As he was about to force his lips upon hers....
"ROSE WHIP!" a disembodied voice cried as a vine of thorns wrapped around the demon's neck.
She looked up and found salvation. Kurama and the others stepped inside the tent with pure murder in their eyes. With a flash of speed and a muffled scream, the demon that held her down fell over dead in a heap. She looked up and found Hiei smiling down on her. Her eyes began to shine tears of pure joy. With pure strength or the power of true love, Kurama using his whip threw the demon off her and over to the end of the tent with a loud crash. Dropping the whip, Kurama ran to her side. She threw her arms around him and sobbed into his clothing. He held her tightly crying as well. He ran his hands through her mane only to be caught in the tangles.
The others around them smiled happy for their friends not noticing the ringleader shakily get up. A massive force of black energy flew towards them sending them in all directions. Kurama held on to Kizna tightly not wanting to let go. Kizna held on to him desperately never wanting to be apart from him. They landed together in each others arms with a thud. He scrambled for his Rose Whip that landed nearby when they landed. The others quickly made their way towards the couple to help.
"SPIRIT GUN!" Yusuke cried as a beam of energy raced towards the demon.
The demon countered with a beam of black energy completely destroying the Spirit Gun bullet. Yusuke sneered. Kuwabara and Hiei charged in with their swords only to be throne back by the demon's energy. They huddled around Kurama and Kizna trying to protect them. The demon walked excruciatingly slow towards them. They attacked again.
"SPIRIT SHOTGUN!" cried Yusuke firing shotgun shells.
"SPIRIT SWORD!" Kuwabara yelled as he and Hiei ran toward the enemy.
The shotgun shells along with Kuwabara and Hiei again had no effect on the demon. He easily destroyed the shells and easily sent Hiei and Kuwabara flying backwards. The two cried and winced in pain as they hit the ground with a loud bang. Kuwabara got up formulating a plot in his mind.
"Hiei, Yusuke watch Kizna for me," commanded Kurama picking up the whip.
"What are you doing?" she asked worriedly.
"Protecting you," he replied.
Hiei and Yusuke took a defensive stance in front of her as Kurama charged into battle. Kuwabara charged in with his Spirit Sword and slashed at the demon. The demon easily dodged and threw a shot of energy at Kuwabara sending him flying and knocking him unconscious.
"ROSE WHIPLASH!" Kurama roared as he slashed the whip catching the demon off guard.
The demon screamed as the whip sliced through his robes and skin making deep gashes that seeped blood and ooze. He attacked with a blast of dark energy back at Kurama, who winced in pain as the blast hit him. Kizna screamed as she tried to run to his side. Hiei and Yusuke held her back. Kurama trembled as the pain from the blast sunk in. The blast tore her cloak and hurt his right arm badly. Rustling, her cloak fell to the forest floor as Kurama took it off. Small trails of blood oozed from his lip filling his mouth with the fresh taste of blood. He wiped the blood off with his sleeve. He smirked trying to hid his pain.
"Who would have ever thought?" sneered the demon. "I captured the famed Kurama's lover."
"How could you tell it was me?" Kurama replied glaring at the demon as they circled each other.
"Lets see," said the demon ready to strike at any moment. "First there's your smell, and there have been several rumors going around saying that Kurama is a human with red hair. What do you know? I guess the rumors are true."
"ROSE WHIPLASH!" Kurama roared again.
The demon dodged and fired another energy blast. The demon's black energy sailed through the air aimed for Kurama. As Kurama dodged the blast, the demon ran over to Yusuke and Hiei. Yusuke attacked with hand to hand combat only to be knocked out after a few punches. Hiei charged in using his speed to his advantage just barely keeping up with the demon. The demon's claws easily ripped through Hiei's clothing as the fire demon struggled to keep up. Kurama hit the forest clearing with a resounding clash. Kurama watched as he got up from the ground just dodging the energy blast. Pain flashed through his leg as he tried to get up. He stood on wobbling legs and limped as fast as he could to her. Hiei grimaced in pain as sharp claws sliced through his skin. Blood seeped through his skin in a deep river of blood and flesh. He swung his sword in a blind rage trying to hit the target. The demon noticed Hiei's carelessness and took advantage of it. With a swift kick, the demon sent Hiei flying unconscious to the ground.
Kizna looked in fear at the demon who slowly stalked towards her. She tried to move on tired legs but fell to the floor in failure. She tried to fly on tired wings but came crashing down in pain. She lay on the forest ground trying to lift herself on tired arms but her arms lacked support and strength. He walked behind her and roughly pulled her up by her hair. Her screams of pain echoed through the forest. Kurama looked at the sight in rage and anger. Not caring about his hurt leg, he ran towards her. He stopped short of his goal as he watched the demon place his sharp claws threateningly on her neck. Tears of fear ran down her face once more.
"I must admit you have a fine taste in women," hissed the demon as he ran his hand over her neck and jaw-line.
"Don't move or I'll kill her," the demon hissed again.
Kurama glared. She cried. He pulled her head back with her screaming in pain. He harshly pulled her to her feet her hair threatening to be ripped out. He began to beat her once more. Shrills of agony reverberated through the moonlit forest. He kicked as blood raged and raced through his veins once more. She slipped from consciousness as he let go of her hair and watched her fall to the floor.
Glaring, Kurama looked around the forest trying to find out what to do. Then he noticed the trees. They seemed to have grown large vines with many thorns with strange large flowers. 'Her singing,' he thought. 'She made the trees grow.' He dropped the Rose Whip making the demon into thinking of his surrender.
The demon's evil laugh echoed through the night air. Kurama didn't notice nor looked disappointed. Using his spirit energy, Kurama silently commanded the strange vines and flowers around him. The demon laughed at him fooled by his trick. The demon's laugh suddenly stopped. He looked around suspiciously.
"NOW!" Kurama cried.
The forest shook with massive amounts of spirit energy. The ground cracked into wide chasms as large vines shot out heading for the demon. The ground between Kizna and the demon cracked in two sending her to a safe place near him. He leaped the wide gaping chasms not caring about the pain in his leg. He winced and cried in pain as he reached her side. The vines wrapped around the demon's arms and legs faster than he could cut them down with his claws. The thorns dug into his skin making him scream in anguish and woe as the vines pulled at his limbs. The ground shook harder as the vines pulled and tugged. The sickening sound of dislocation sounded as a macabre melody to his screams. Sickening rips and cracks let loose through the forest haunting the ears of anyone who heard them, followed by a deafening silence.
Far in the distance and through the forest, the bright rays of dawn shined a new light on the forest. The vines disappeared into their underground and treetop sanctuaries. A kitsune sitting the middle of a forest clearing held a small winged figure in his arms.
"Thank you," whispered Kurama tiredly. 'Please be all right Kizna,' he thought.
Around him, the bodies of comrades stirred in the morning light. Shakily and groggily, they sat up examining their surroundings.
"What happened?" asked Kuwabara dazed and confused. "And why does everything hurt?"
"How pathetic," sneered Hiei. "He can barely remember."
Recognition flashed before Kuwabara's eyes. Yusuke looked over to his friend and smirked.
"OK WHERE IS HE?" he screamed to no one. "He's gonna pay!"
"Don't worry," said Kurama. "It's over."
"Will she be all right?" asked Yusuke.
"She looks like she will, but she needs to get help," replied Kurama worriedly.
"We'll take her to my house," offered Yusuke as Kurama smiled in gratitude.
Kurama cradled her in his arms as he tried to stand. He winced as he fell back to his knees. The others rushed to his side to help him up. Yusuke took Kizna from his grasp and carried her while Kurama leaned on Kuwabara for support. Then, Hiei noticed the torn and tattered cloak lying lonely on the ground. He picked it up and joined his friends.
They reached the Ningekai as the early rays of the sun crept over the horizon. No one was up yet, and they could walk freely enjoying the early morning light. They reached Yusuke's house and found it empty. They rushed Kizna into a spare bed as Yusuke ran for the first aid kit. Kurama let go of Kuwabara's support and limped toward her determined to be by her side. He kneeled by the bed and held her hand in his. Tears formed behind his eyes as he looked at her state. 'You have to be all right,' he thought as a soft tear ran down his cheek. Yusuke return with the first aid kit and stopped at the bedroom door with the others to watch the sight. Their eyes shown with worry and concern. Yusuke walked to Kurama and placed a hand on his shoulder. Kurama looked up with a tear stained face. He took the small first aid kit and began to work planning to help her first before himself. They looked in under standing and left Kurama and the fairy alone.
The moon shined down in an abandoned clearing. The circus was long over and her incessant beatings stopped. The moon shined on her pale skin marred with cuts and bruises. She slowly awoke to find pain in every part of her body. She winced every time she moved. Her silver eyes turned up to just get a small glimpse of the moon. She could only think of one thing. 'Kurama,' she thought. 'I'll miss you.' She could have sworn she saw them at the circus, but harshly pushed the thought out of her mind telling herself not to get her hopes up. 'You were just imagining things,' she thought again in despair. She began to cry. Sobs racked her body and soul that echoed softly through the forest.
They had hidden out of sight as soon as the circus came to an end. They stepped out of a thick grove of trees into the moonlit clearing led by a mysterious figure under a cloak. Walking towards her cage, they heard soft sobs and saw a pale winged figure outlined by the moonlight. The figure in the cloak ran ahead to her cage not caring who saw him. The others, shadowed by the night and shrouded in darkness, walked slowly behind softly crunching the leaves and grass on the forest floor.
"Don't cry," soothed a cloaked figure that stood in front of her cage.
Kizna looked up to look at the cloaked figure in front of her. His face was shrouded in the darkness and the outline of the cloak was barely lit thanks to the moonlight. Tears ran down her face as she looked upon the figure. The figure raised in hand, reached inside her cage and gently wiped her tears away.
"Who are you?" she asked trying to see his face.
Three other forms took their place behind the cloaked figure. Their faces were shadowed by the darkness as they looked on her in pity. The form in the cloak lowered the hood and looked up to her. A fresh trail of tears formed as she recognized the face of her lover. She couldn't speak.
"What have they done to you?" Kurama asked as he wiped away her tears.
"K-Kurama?" she stuttered unsure if it was real. "Is that you?"
He nodded. She smiled once more as small tears of joy ran down her face.
"And are they?" she rasped trying to point to the other figures in the darkness.
He nodded.
"Don't worry we're gonna get you out of here," said Yusuke.
"Yeah and we're gonna make them pay," said Kuwabara.
"Hm," added Hiei in his usual quiet demeanor.
She smiled with more tears of happiness running down her face. Kurama raised his hand again and wiped her tears away as he gently caressed her skin.
"You have to get the key," she said.
"Don't worry," Kurama replied. "I'll pick the lock."
He noticed a small sapling growing by her cage. Using his spirit energy, Kurama made the baby tree grow into a small bare plant with long thin sharp branches. A small snap sounded softly as he picked a branch off the tree. As he walked towards her locked cage, their heads turned sharply towards soft footfalls on the forest floor.
"Run!" she whispered. "Don't worry."
"No," replied Kurama as the others shook their heads as well.
"Who's there?" a voice rang as they footfalls drew nearer.
They quieted down. She looked at them her eyes imploring for them to leave. They stood their ground.
"It's probably nothing," said another voice. "Now what are we doing again?"
"The Boss wants us to bring that fairy to him," said that first voice. "Seems as though he's taken a liking to her."
"Go please," she begged. "I'll be fine."
"She's right," said Hiei noticing the nearer footfalls. "We have to go."
"You go," replied Kurama. "I'm not leaving."
"Kurama please," she begged again. "I promise I'll be ok."
His knuckles turned white as he held onto the branch. He looked into her silver orbs. Her eyes showed promise and love. Her eyes begged him to run. Giving in, Kurama dropped the branch to the ground. He took one last longing look at her. Her eyes showed determination and fear. Small tears welled up in his eyes as he saw her in her helpless state. Gently, Yusuke grabbed Kurama and led him away. They stood in the groove of trees where they had come from and watched.
Her cage door opened as two demons walked in. She looked in fear as they walked towards her.
"Don't try anything stupid," a demon threatened as he pulled out a key.
The demon behind her pulled out the same key and unlocked the shackles on her ankles. She watched as the other unlocked her wrists. The demon revealed a length of rope and tied it securely around her neck. She winced in pain as the rope scratched her neck.
"If you try to get away," hissed the other demon. "This rope with snap you neck right in half."
She stiffened at the threat and cringed at the sound of their voices. Cooperatively, she stood up. They roughly tugged at the rope as she winced. She could barely stand. They dragged her to a large tent roughly pushed her inside.
Kurama's blood began to boil as he watched her being treated brutally. They watched as she was dragged to the large tent and roughly pushed inside. Deciding they should follow, they walked out of the clearing and followed them to the tent to watch the events unfold before them.
She cried out in pain as they pushed her to the floor hitting it with a hard thud. The tent was lit with primitive lanterns and oil lamps. In the bright light, her bruises and cuts showed themselves more clearly. Her stomach was a dark shade of black and blue. Her back was turned dark red from the dried blood and large gashes stared up at anyone who looked at them. Small cuts and bruises ran down her arms and legs and stung from hitting the hard ground. Her clothing was torn and tattered and marred with blood and the rotten fruit she was pelted with. She struggled to get up to her knees, but could only collapse under her tired arms.
The demon ringleader walked menacingly towards her. He was young man with chin length black hair with bizarre red eyes. Large fangs shown through his mouth when he smiled. He wore red robes. Sharp claws on his hands were ready to strike at any moment. He smiled. Carefully, he lifted her up to her knees and lifted her chin to look into his red eyes. Her eyes shown pure fear and worry. She began to cry as he ran a finger down her face. 'Kurama,' she thought sadly.
Kurama growled at the sight before him. Her cuts and bruises were painfully obvious from her beatings. 'How could they?' his mind growled. They watched in anger as they roughly treated her despite all her injuries. The wounds in his palms reopened as he balled his hands tightly. Jealousy and rage flowed fast in his demon blood as he watched the demon ringleader lay a hand on her. He watched her cry in soft agony. The others took notice of Kurama's behavior. Their blood boiled at the sight as well. Kurama's eyes shown with jealousy and rage as he looked at he others. They nodded. They would attack.
"Don't cry," hissed the ringleader into her ear.
She shook violently. His voice was filled with pure lust and no love. Unlike Kurama, he only wanted her as a toy. She sobbed louder. He looked at her angrily as she cried.
"I said....DON'T CRY!" he bellowed as he swung his hand back preparing to strike.
She felt the harsh slap across her face and gripped her cheek in pain as she fell to the floor. Louder sobs tortured and tormented her body and soul as he stood over her. A demon walked behind her.
The rage was racing faster in his veins as he saw her being slapped across the face. Anger shown in the others' eyes as well. He watched as she lay on the ground helplessly. He watched as he tried to force it on her. It sent him over the edge.
The demon threw her on her back and held her down. She began to panic. More tears came flowing out of her eyes. He walked closer towards her and roughly spread her legs apart. She began to scream. He smiled viciously.
"Please... no" she begged and cried.
His hands ran over her as she screamed. As he was about to force his lips upon hers....
"ROSE WHIP!" a disembodied voice cried as a vine of thorns wrapped around the demon's neck.
She looked up and found salvation. Kurama and the others stepped inside the tent with pure murder in their eyes. With a flash of speed and a muffled scream, the demon that held her down fell over dead in a heap. She looked up and found Hiei smiling down on her. Her eyes began to shine tears of pure joy. With pure strength or the power of true love, Kurama using his whip threw the demon off her and over to the end of the tent with a loud crash. Dropping the whip, Kurama ran to her side. She threw her arms around him and sobbed into his clothing. He held her tightly crying as well. He ran his hands through her mane only to be caught in the tangles.
The others around them smiled happy for their friends not noticing the ringleader shakily get up. A massive force of black energy flew towards them sending them in all directions. Kurama held on to Kizna tightly not wanting to let go. Kizna held on to him desperately never wanting to be apart from him. They landed together in each others arms with a thud. He scrambled for his Rose Whip that landed nearby when they landed. The others quickly made their way towards the couple to help.
"SPIRIT GUN!" Yusuke cried as a beam of energy raced towards the demon.
The demon countered with a beam of black energy completely destroying the Spirit Gun bullet. Yusuke sneered. Kuwabara and Hiei charged in with their swords only to be throne back by the demon's energy. They huddled around Kurama and Kizna trying to protect them. The demon walked excruciatingly slow towards them. They attacked again.
"SPIRIT SHOTGUN!" cried Yusuke firing shotgun shells.
"SPIRIT SWORD!" Kuwabara yelled as he and Hiei ran toward the enemy.
The shotgun shells along with Kuwabara and Hiei again had no effect on the demon. He easily destroyed the shells and easily sent Hiei and Kuwabara flying backwards. The two cried and winced in pain as they hit the ground with a loud bang. Kuwabara got up formulating a plot in his mind.
"Hiei, Yusuke watch Kizna for me," commanded Kurama picking up the whip.
"What are you doing?" she asked worriedly.
"Protecting you," he replied.
Hiei and Yusuke took a defensive stance in front of her as Kurama charged into battle. Kuwabara charged in with his Spirit Sword and slashed at the demon. The demon easily dodged and threw a shot of energy at Kuwabara sending him flying and knocking him unconscious.
"ROSE WHIPLASH!" Kurama roared as he slashed the whip catching the demon off guard.
The demon screamed as the whip sliced through his robes and skin making deep gashes that seeped blood and ooze. He attacked with a blast of dark energy back at Kurama, who winced in pain as the blast hit him. Kizna screamed as she tried to run to his side. Hiei and Yusuke held her back. Kurama trembled as the pain from the blast sunk in. The blast tore her cloak and hurt his right arm badly. Rustling, her cloak fell to the forest floor as Kurama took it off. Small trails of blood oozed from his lip filling his mouth with the fresh taste of blood. He wiped the blood off with his sleeve. He smirked trying to hid his pain.
"Who would have ever thought?" sneered the demon. "I captured the famed Kurama's lover."
"How could you tell it was me?" Kurama replied glaring at the demon as they circled each other.
"Lets see," said the demon ready to strike at any moment. "First there's your smell, and there have been several rumors going around saying that Kurama is a human with red hair. What do you know? I guess the rumors are true."
"ROSE WHIPLASH!" Kurama roared again.
The demon dodged and fired another energy blast. The demon's black energy sailed through the air aimed for Kurama. As Kurama dodged the blast, the demon ran over to Yusuke and Hiei. Yusuke attacked with hand to hand combat only to be knocked out after a few punches. Hiei charged in using his speed to his advantage just barely keeping up with the demon. The demon's claws easily ripped through Hiei's clothing as the fire demon struggled to keep up. Kurama hit the forest clearing with a resounding clash. Kurama watched as he got up from the ground just dodging the energy blast. Pain flashed through his leg as he tried to get up. He stood on wobbling legs and limped as fast as he could to her. Hiei grimaced in pain as sharp claws sliced through his skin. Blood seeped through his skin in a deep river of blood and flesh. He swung his sword in a blind rage trying to hit the target. The demon noticed Hiei's carelessness and took advantage of it. With a swift kick, the demon sent Hiei flying unconscious to the ground.
Kizna looked in fear at the demon who slowly stalked towards her. She tried to move on tired legs but fell to the floor in failure. She tried to fly on tired wings but came crashing down in pain. She lay on the forest ground trying to lift herself on tired arms but her arms lacked support and strength. He walked behind her and roughly pulled her up by her hair. Her screams of pain echoed through the forest. Kurama looked at the sight in rage and anger. Not caring about his hurt leg, he ran towards her. He stopped short of his goal as he watched the demon place his sharp claws threateningly on her neck. Tears of fear ran down her face once more.
"I must admit you have a fine taste in women," hissed the demon as he ran his hand over her neck and jaw-line.
"Don't move or I'll kill her," the demon hissed again.
Kurama glared. She cried. He pulled her head back with her screaming in pain. He harshly pulled her to her feet her hair threatening to be ripped out. He began to beat her once more. Shrills of agony reverberated through the moonlit forest. He kicked as blood raged and raced through his veins once more. She slipped from consciousness as he let go of her hair and watched her fall to the floor.
Glaring, Kurama looked around the forest trying to find out what to do. Then he noticed the trees. They seemed to have grown large vines with many thorns with strange large flowers. 'Her singing,' he thought. 'She made the trees grow.' He dropped the Rose Whip making the demon into thinking of his surrender.
The demon's evil laugh echoed through the night air. Kurama didn't notice nor looked disappointed. Using his spirit energy, Kurama silently commanded the strange vines and flowers around him. The demon laughed at him fooled by his trick. The demon's laugh suddenly stopped. He looked around suspiciously.
"NOW!" Kurama cried.
The forest shook with massive amounts of spirit energy. The ground cracked into wide chasms as large vines shot out heading for the demon. The ground between Kizna and the demon cracked in two sending her to a safe place near him. He leaped the wide gaping chasms not caring about the pain in his leg. He winced and cried in pain as he reached her side. The vines wrapped around the demon's arms and legs faster than he could cut them down with his claws. The thorns dug into his skin making him scream in anguish and woe as the vines pulled at his limbs. The ground shook harder as the vines pulled and tugged. The sickening sound of dislocation sounded as a macabre melody to his screams. Sickening rips and cracks let loose through the forest haunting the ears of anyone who heard them, followed by a deafening silence.
Far in the distance and through the forest, the bright rays of dawn shined a new light on the forest. The vines disappeared into their underground and treetop sanctuaries. A kitsune sitting the middle of a forest clearing held a small winged figure in his arms.
"Thank you," whispered Kurama tiredly. 'Please be all right Kizna,' he thought.
Around him, the bodies of comrades stirred in the morning light. Shakily and groggily, they sat up examining their surroundings.
"What happened?" asked Kuwabara dazed and confused. "And why does everything hurt?"
"How pathetic," sneered Hiei. "He can barely remember."
Recognition flashed before Kuwabara's eyes. Yusuke looked over to his friend and smirked.
"OK WHERE IS HE?" he screamed to no one. "He's gonna pay!"
"Don't worry," said Kurama. "It's over."
"Will she be all right?" asked Yusuke.
"She looks like she will, but she needs to get help," replied Kurama worriedly.
"We'll take her to my house," offered Yusuke as Kurama smiled in gratitude.
Kurama cradled her in his arms as he tried to stand. He winced as he fell back to his knees. The others rushed to his side to help him up. Yusuke took Kizna from his grasp and carried her while Kurama leaned on Kuwabara for support. Then, Hiei noticed the torn and tattered cloak lying lonely on the ground. He picked it up and joined his friends.
They reached the Ningekai as the early rays of the sun crept over the horizon. No one was up yet, and they could walk freely enjoying the early morning light. They reached Yusuke's house and found it empty. They rushed Kizna into a spare bed as Yusuke ran for the first aid kit. Kurama let go of Kuwabara's support and limped toward her determined to be by her side. He kneeled by the bed and held her hand in his. Tears formed behind his eyes as he looked at her state. 'You have to be all right,' he thought as a soft tear ran down his cheek. Yusuke return with the first aid kit and stopped at the bedroom door with the others to watch the sight. Their eyes shown with worry and concern. Yusuke walked to Kurama and placed a hand on his shoulder. Kurama looked up with a tear stained face. He took the small first aid kit and began to work planning to help her first before himself. They looked in under standing and left Kurama and the fairy alone.