Chapter 5
Kurama had his ears covered. "Get out of my head," he yelled. He was trying his best to fight off Nazo's mind games. Nazo laughed, "He won't be able to fight it much longer." Kurama rolled around on the bed. "Leave me alone. Stay out of my head. Ahhh!" Nazo smirked, "It must be working."
*******
"Put me down," Hiei ordered. "I don't think so," Kusoatama replied. Hiei was trying his best to kick Kusoatama. All he managed to do was make it hard for Kusoatama to carry him. He then decided to reach for his katana. ~If I can get a hold of my sword, I'll cut him into bits.~ Hiei thought. Kusoatama realized what Hiei was trying to do. He threw him to the ground. "I'll take that," he smirked. Kusoatama took Hiei's katana. "Now you can't escape." Hiei growled, "Give it back."
*******
Nazo ended his fun when Kurama knocked himself unconscious. "You fool," he snarled. Rakuda looked shocked and confused. "Why did he do that?" "Isn't it obvious? He didn't want to he didn't want to be controlled," Nazo growled.
*******
Hiei tried to stand but failed. Kusoatama laughed, "Give it up. That's the fifth time you've tried. Just face it you're to weak to stand." Hiei sighed and mumbled, "Just wait till I use my black dragon on you." Kusoatama blinked confused, "You're what?" "My black dragon you baka." Hiei yelled. Kusoatama smirked, "Sure whatever you say." He picked up Hiei. "I've wasted enough time with you. It's time for Nazo to deal with you." Kusoatama once again headed for the castle.
*******
Kurama opened his eyes slowly. He rubbed the back of his head. Then he noticed something move out of the corner of his eye. "Who's there?" he asked. Nazo walked over to Kurama's bedside. He growled, "Feel lucky. I would have killed you if I didn't need you." He punched Kurama in the face. "Now get up," he yelled. Kurama staggered to his feet. "I can see why many people don't join you," he smirked. He wiped the blood from his cheek. Nazo grabbed Kurama by the throat. "Don't push you luck," he snarled as he released Kurama. "So what do you want now?" Kurama asked. Nazo laughed, "Kusoatama has found one of your friends, Youko." Kurama narrowed his eyes. "Where is he?" he demanded. "They're not here yet," Nazo replied. "As soon as they get here I'll be happy to take you to him." Kurama growled, "You better hope your flunky brings him back alive." "So your friends are your weakness. I thought so," Nazo smirked. He grabbed Kurama's arm. "Come with me." Kurama decided not to fight Nazo. ~I'll go with whatever he wants for now.~ he thought to him self. "I'm not going to torture you for awhile," Nazo laughed. "Then where are we going?" Kurama asked. He could barely walk. Nazo held him up. "You're still weak. Ha that's good." "What's so good about being weak? Plus what is the answer to my first question?" Nazo laughed as he drug Kurama. "It's good because you can't fight well. Hmm and about your first question I'm taking you to fight Rakuda."
*******
Hiei started to kick at Kusoatama again. "Put me down now or I'll kill you," he yelled. Kusoatama growled, "Must you be so annoying? Are you going to stop squirming?" Hiei laughed, "I'm not going to stop until you let me go." Kusoatama released Hiei and watched him hit the ground. "Ok I let you go. Now you better not squirm anymore," he smirked. He then picked Hiei up and started walking.
*******
"Rakuda I want you to fight him again. This time shouldn't be as boring as the first," Nazo laughed. Rakuda nodded. I'm ready to fight." Kurama sighed, "I'm as ready as I can be." Rakuda charged at Kurama. Kurama just stood there till Rakuda was a foot away. He jumped to the right. Rakuda kicked him in the gut. Kurama flew against the wall. Rakuda walked over to him and smirked. Kurama rolled out of the way as Rakuda tried to stomp him. Rakuda growled. Kurama staggered to his feet, and swiped Rakuda's legs out from under him. Rakuda hit the floor hard. He then grabbed Kurama's legs and pulled him to the floor. Rakuda jumped on top of him and kept him pinned. "So what are you going to do now, kitsune?" Rakuda smirked. Kurama growled and tried to flip Rakuda off of him. Rakuda laughed and began to punch Kurama repeatedly in the face and chest.
*******
Kusoatama slowly opened the castle door. "Nazo, I'm back, and I have a short, arrogant present for you," he laughed. "Good leave him there for now and come here," Nazo ordered. "Yes, sir," replied Kusoatama. He dropped Hiei on the floor. "I'll be right back little boy. Try not to get into any trouble while I'm gone," mocked Kusoatama. Hiei smirked as he knocked Kusoatama's legs out form under him. Kusoatama stood up and snarled, "I'll be back to teach you some manners."
*******
"Rakuda, that'll be enough," Nazo ordered. "Kusoatama is back and we need Youko to be conscious." Rakuda smirked, "Looks like our fun is over, Youko." He jumped to his feet. Kurama sat up slowly and wiped the blood from his face. "Now what kind of torture are you going to release on me?" he joked. Nazo laughed, "We're done torturing you. Now it's your friend's turn." Kurama growled as he saw Kusoatama enter the room, "Where is he?" Kusoatama smirked, "So that mouse did lie to me. I thought so." "What do you mean by that, Kusoatama?" Nazo asked. "That guy you had me capture told me Youko didn't care about him," replied Kusoatama. "Describe him to me, Kusoatama," smirked Nazo. "Well he's short. Um he has black hair with a white starburst and red eyes," Kusoatama explained. Kurama tried to stand and failed. "Is he alive?" "Of course he's alive. For how long who knows," Kusoatama laughed. Kurama narrowed his eyes. Nazo whispered, "Drain his energy, Kusoatama." Kusoatama nodded and walked over to Kurama. "Sorry kitsune," he laughed as he drained Kurama's energy. Kurama sighed, "So now what?" "Once you're strong enough to walk come to your room," Nazo replied. "What for?" Kurama asked. "You'll see," smirked Nazo. "Kusoatama, Rakuda lets go." Nazo, Rakuda, and Kusoatama left the room and headed toward Hiei. "Kusoatama, how strong is he?" Nazo asked. "I'm not sure," replied Kusoatama. Nazo sighed, "Well I guess we'll have to figure out how strong he is." All three of them entered the chamber where Hiei lay. Nazo and Rakuda laughed when they saw him. "He gave you trouble, Kusoatama?" Nazo smirked. "I don't see how considering he's about four feet shorter." Kusoatama glared, "He's stronger than he looks." Rakuda walked over and kneeled beside Hiei. "He's not strong. Just look he's not even moving." Hiei smirked as grabbed Rakuda by the throat, "I'm not strong huh?" Rakuda couldn't breathe. Nazo laughed, "Rakuda you should watch what you say." He walked over and took a hold of Hiei's wrist. "Let go," he ordered. Hiei growled, "Why should I?" He tightened his grip on Rakuda. Nazo began to squeeze Hiei's wrist. "Let go or I'll break it." "What do I care if you break it?" Hiei asked. "It's not my right one." Nazo continued to squeeze. "Fine I guess you'll have to suffer." He tightened his grip quickly and Hiei's wrist bone snapped. He let go of Hiei. Hiei winced with pain as his grip loosened on Rakuda's throat. He uncovered his jagan and wrapped his wrist with his bandana. Rakuda was relieved he could breathe again. He glared at Hiei. "Try it again I dare you." Hiei smirked, "What for? It's better to get you by surprise." He stood up. Kusoatama looked shocked, "He shouldn't be able to stand." Hiei looked at him, "Sorry your plan didn't work. Ha you fool it doesn't take me long to regain my energy." He looked at Rakuda and Nazo, "So which one of you is the ring leader of this circus?" Nazo growled, "I'm the leader. Why do you want to know?" "I wanted to know who to kill first. But first where is Kurama?" Hiei asked. "Kurama? Who is Kurama? Youko is the only other person here. Did you mean Youko?" Nazo asked. Hiei sighed, "He no longer uses the name Youko. Now he is Kurama. Youko was ruthless and bloodthirsty. Kurama is not like that." He started to walk toward the doorway Nazo and his men entered through. "Ok so are you going to tell me where he is or am I just going to have to find him myself?" "Rakuda, Kusoatama don't let him get to Youko," Nazo ordered. "Yes, sir," Rakuda and Kusoatama answered in unison. Both of them got in front of Hiei. "Sorry, but you can't pass," Rakuda smirked. Hiei growled, "Get out of my way or I'll kill you." Kusoatama whispered, "I say we take him to Youko's room, but not to Youko. What do you say?" Rakuda nodded, "First go ask Nazo." Kusoatama walked over to Nazo. "Shall we take him to Youko's room?" Nazo replied, "Yes, then we can see just how strong he really is." Kusoatama nodded to Rakuda. "Let's go. I'll take you to his room," Rakuda stated. Hiei looked confused. "So you're taking me to his room. Is it because you are afraid of me?" smirked Hiei. "Not at all," Rakuda replied. He started walking down the hallway. Hiei followed. He was looking at all of the doors and passageways trying to sense Kurama. Rakuda passed the door to the room Kurama was in. Hiei stopped. He's in here I know it." Rakuda shook his head, "No, he's in his room. This is mine. Now come on." Hiei started to open the door, but Nazo stopped him. "I don't like people who don't listen," he growled. Hiei took his hand off the doorknob and glared at him. He began to walk slowly. Rakuda opened the door and watched as Hiei, Nazo, and Kusoatama entered the room. He followed. Hiei looked around the room. "So where is Kurama?" he asked. Nazo stated, "He's busy at the moment, but he'll be here soon. For now I would like to see your fighting skills little one." Hiei glared, "Don't call me little one. I'll take all three of you on at once." Nazo laughed, "You are awfully arrogant for someone who's supposed to be a prisioner."
Kurama had his ears covered. "Get out of my head," he yelled. He was trying his best to fight off Nazo's mind games. Nazo laughed, "He won't be able to fight it much longer." Kurama rolled around on the bed. "Leave me alone. Stay out of my head. Ahhh!" Nazo smirked, "It must be working."
*******
"Put me down," Hiei ordered. "I don't think so," Kusoatama replied. Hiei was trying his best to kick Kusoatama. All he managed to do was make it hard for Kusoatama to carry him. He then decided to reach for his katana. ~If I can get a hold of my sword, I'll cut him into bits.~ Hiei thought. Kusoatama realized what Hiei was trying to do. He threw him to the ground. "I'll take that," he smirked. Kusoatama took Hiei's katana. "Now you can't escape." Hiei growled, "Give it back."
*******
Nazo ended his fun when Kurama knocked himself unconscious. "You fool," he snarled. Rakuda looked shocked and confused. "Why did he do that?" "Isn't it obvious? He didn't want to he didn't want to be controlled," Nazo growled.
*******
Hiei tried to stand but failed. Kusoatama laughed, "Give it up. That's the fifth time you've tried. Just face it you're to weak to stand." Hiei sighed and mumbled, "Just wait till I use my black dragon on you." Kusoatama blinked confused, "You're what?" "My black dragon you baka." Hiei yelled. Kusoatama smirked, "Sure whatever you say." He picked up Hiei. "I've wasted enough time with you. It's time for Nazo to deal with you." Kusoatama once again headed for the castle.
*******
Kurama opened his eyes slowly. He rubbed the back of his head. Then he noticed something move out of the corner of his eye. "Who's there?" he asked. Nazo walked over to Kurama's bedside. He growled, "Feel lucky. I would have killed you if I didn't need you." He punched Kurama in the face. "Now get up," he yelled. Kurama staggered to his feet. "I can see why many people don't join you," he smirked. He wiped the blood from his cheek. Nazo grabbed Kurama by the throat. "Don't push you luck," he snarled as he released Kurama. "So what do you want now?" Kurama asked. Nazo laughed, "Kusoatama has found one of your friends, Youko." Kurama narrowed his eyes. "Where is he?" he demanded. "They're not here yet," Nazo replied. "As soon as they get here I'll be happy to take you to him." Kurama growled, "You better hope your flunky brings him back alive." "So your friends are your weakness. I thought so," Nazo smirked. He grabbed Kurama's arm. "Come with me." Kurama decided not to fight Nazo. ~I'll go with whatever he wants for now.~ he thought to him self. "I'm not going to torture you for awhile," Nazo laughed. "Then where are we going?" Kurama asked. He could barely walk. Nazo held him up. "You're still weak. Ha that's good." "What's so good about being weak? Plus what is the answer to my first question?" Nazo laughed as he drug Kurama. "It's good because you can't fight well. Hmm and about your first question I'm taking you to fight Rakuda."
*******
Hiei started to kick at Kusoatama again. "Put me down now or I'll kill you," he yelled. Kusoatama growled, "Must you be so annoying? Are you going to stop squirming?" Hiei laughed, "I'm not going to stop until you let me go." Kusoatama released Hiei and watched him hit the ground. "Ok I let you go. Now you better not squirm anymore," he smirked. He then picked Hiei up and started walking.
*******
"Rakuda I want you to fight him again. This time shouldn't be as boring as the first," Nazo laughed. Rakuda nodded. I'm ready to fight." Kurama sighed, "I'm as ready as I can be." Rakuda charged at Kurama. Kurama just stood there till Rakuda was a foot away. He jumped to the right. Rakuda kicked him in the gut. Kurama flew against the wall. Rakuda walked over to him and smirked. Kurama rolled out of the way as Rakuda tried to stomp him. Rakuda growled. Kurama staggered to his feet, and swiped Rakuda's legs out from under him. Rakuda hit the floor hard. He then grabbed Kurama's legs and pulled him to the floor. Rakuda jumped on top of him and kept him pinned. "So what are you going to do now, kitsune?" Rakuda smirked. Kurama growled and tried to flip Rakuda off of him. Rakuda laughed and began to punch Kurama repeatedly in the face and chest.
*******
Kusoatama slowly opened the castle door. "Nazo, I'm back, and I have a short, arrogant present for you," he laughed. "Good leave him there for now and come here," Nazo ordered. "Yes, sir," replied Kusoatama. He dropped Hiei on the floor. "I'll be right back little boy. Try not to get into any trouble while I'm gone," mocked Kusoatama. Hiei smirked as he knocked Kusoatama's legs out form under him. Kusoatama stood up and snarled, "I'll be back to teach you some manners."
*******
"Rakuda, that'll be enough," Nazo ordered. "Kusoatama is back and we need Youko to be conscious." Rakuda smirked, "Looks like our fun is over, Youko." He jumped to his feet. Kurama sat up slowly and wiped the blood from his face. "Now what kind of torture are you going to release on me?" he joked. Nazo laughed, "We're done torturing you. Now it's your friend's turn." Kurama growled as he saw Kusoatama enter the room, "Where is he?" Kusoatama smirked, "So that mouse did lie to me. I thought so." "What do you mean by that, Kusoatama?" Nazo asked. "That guy you had me capture told me Youko didn't care about him," replied Kusoatama. "Describe him to me, Kusoatama," smirked Nazo. "Well he's short. Um he has black hair with a white starburst and red eyes," Kusoatama explained. Kurama tried to stand and failed. "Is he alive?" "Of course he's alive. For how long who knows," Kusoatama laughed. Kurama narrowed his eyes. Nazo whispered, "Drain his energy, Kusoatama." Kusoatama nodded and walked over to Kurama. "Sorry kitsune," he laughed as he drained Kurama's energy. Kurama sighed, "So now what?" "Once you're strong enough to walk come to your room," Nazo replied. "What for?" Kurama asked. "You'll see," smirked Nazo. "Kusoatama, Rakuda lets go." Nazo, Rakuda, and Kusoatama left the room and headed toward Hiei. "Kusoatama, how strong is he?" Nazo asked. "I'm not sure," replied Kusoatama. Nazo sighed, "Well I guess we'll have to figure out how strong he is." All three of them entered the chamber where Hiei lay. Nazo and Rakuda laughed when they saw him. "He gave you trouble, Kusoatama?" Nazo smirked. "I don't see how considering he's about four feet shorter." Kusoatama glared, "He's stronger than he looks." Rakuda walked over and kneeled beside Hiei. "He's not strong. Just look he's not even moving." Hiei smirked as grabbed Rakuda by the throat, "I'm not strong huh?" Rakuda couldn't breathe. Nazo laughed, "Rakuda you should watch what you say." He walked over and took a hold of Hiei's wrist. "Let go," he ordered. Hiei growled, "Why should I?" He tightened his grip on Rakuda. Nazo began to squeeze Hiei's wrist. "Let go or I'll break it." "What do I care if you break it?" Hiei asked. "It's not my right one." Nazo continued to squeeze. "Fine I guess you'll have to suffer." He tightened his grip quickly and Hiei's wrist bone snapped. He let go of Hiei. Hiei winced with pain as his grip loosened on Rakuda's throat. He uncovered his jagan and wrapped his wrist with his bandana. Rakuda was relieved he could breathe again. He glared at Hiei. "Try it again I dare you." Hiei smirked, "What for? It's better to get you by surprise." He stood up. Kusoatama looked shocked, "He shouldn't be able to stand." Hiei looked at him, "Sorry your plan didn't work. Ha you fool it doesn't take me long to regain my energy." He looked at Rakuda and Nazo, "So which one of you is the ring leader of this circus?" Nazo growled, "I'm the leader. Why do you want to know?" "I wanted to know who to kill first. But first where is Kurama?" Hiei asked. "Kurama? Who is Kurama? Youko is the only other person here. Did you mean Youko?" Nazo asked. Hiei sighed, "He no longer uses the name Youko. Now he is Kurama. Youko was ruthless and bloodthirsty. Kurama is not like that." He started to walk toward the doorway Nazo and his men entered through. "Ok so are you going to tell me where he is or am I just going to have to find him myself?" "Rakuda, Kusoatama don't let him get to Youko," Nazo ordered. "Yes, sir," Rakuda and Kusoatama answered in unison. Both of them got in front of Hiei. "Sorry, but you can't pass," Rakuda smirked. Hiei growled, "Get out of my way or I'll kill you." Kusoatama whispered, "I say we take him to Youko's room, but not to Youko. What do you say?" Rakuda nodded, "First go ask Nazo." Kusoatama walked over to Nazo. "Shall we take him to Youko's room?" Nazo replied, "Yes, then we can see just how strong he really is." Kusoatama nodded to Rakuda. "Let's go. I'll take you to his room," Rakuda stated. Hiei looked confused. "So you're taking me to his room. Is it because you are afraid of me?" smirked Hiei. "Not at all," Rakuda replied. He started walking down the hallway. Hiei followed. He was looking at all of the doors and passageways trying to sense Kurama. Rakuda passed the door to the room Kurama was in. Hiei stopped. He's in here I know it." Rakuda shook his head, "No, he's in his room. This is mine. Now come on." Hiei started to open the door, but Nazo stopped him. "I don't like people who don't listen," he growled. Hiei took his hand off the doorknob and glared at him. He began to walk slowly. Rakuda opened the door and watched as Hiei, Nazo, and Kusoatama entered the room. He followed. Hiei looked around the room. "So where is Kurama?" he asked. Nazo stated, "He's busy at the moment, but he'll be here soon. For now I would like to see your fighting skills little one." Hiei glared, "Don't call me little one. I'll take all three of you on at once." Nazo laughed, "You are awfully arrogant for someone who's supposed to be a prisioner."