I have been neglecting this story but I'm finally going to post a new chapter up and maybe a fic challenge later on. Well on to the fic.

Chapter 10

Machete's evil laugh could be heard even from the watchtower. "I don't like the sound of that guys," Kuwabara said. "We have to hurry and help Yuusuke before we can help them," Hiei said. "Let us hope that they can free Paprika and kill Machete," Kurama said. "Of coarse they can. Mayline won't give up. Her motto is 'If I'm going down, you're coming with me.' So if Machete is planning on killing her, she'll kill him as well," Kuwabara said. "I hope you're right Kuwabara," Kurama said as they continued up the stairs.

"So, I see that you have taken a liking to that red-head, haven't you Kylie?" Paprika laughed. "So what if I have," Kylie snapped. "Nothing, just that it'll be a lot more fun to torture him after I'm through with you," Paprika said as she charged at Kylie and Miko. *Kylie, what do we do? Our first plan won't work since she's already seen it, and I doubt that this plan will work.* *We can't loose hope. We have to try.* *Alright, but I still don't think she'll fall for it.* Kylie and Miko dodged the attack just barley. The fight continued on with Paprika attacking and Miko and Kylie dodging.

While up above, Mayline and Machete were going at it. Mayline used her katana while Machete used some sort of spirit sword. "You're so pathetic, Mayline. You really fell for a worthless demon like him?" Machete said with a grin. "Who said I had. Besides, if I had, he'd be a hell of a lot better than you," Mayline replied. The grin on Machete's face faded into a look of anger. "I'll teach you to talk to me like that you brat," Machete said as he threw her against the wall. Mayline got up and spit out of mouthful of blood: "This brat is going to kick your ass." She jumped up and attacked Machete.

"Those pathetic girls. They think they can win against him. How thoughtful," Suzaku said. The rage inside of Yuusuke increased as he watched the girls being beaten and Keiko and Botan being surrounded by infected humans. Suzaku had already revived the dead Suzakus and healed himself. He then watched as Mayline was thrown into a wall, Kylie and Miko were hit with an energy blast, and Keiko and Botan were about to be cut down to size. "That's it!" Something inside Yuusuke snapped, and he used the last of his spirit energy and some life energy to get up and charge at Suzaku. Suzaku fired another Storm of Torment at him, but Yuusuke just kept on going. He fired a huge shotgun and hit all seven Suzakus. *I did it, Keiko. You're safe now. I'm sorry I can't be there with you.* The six copies of Suzaku were destroyed and so was the whistle. Kurama, Hiei, and Kuwabara got there just in time to see Yuusuke defeat Suzaku. A bright light from Yuusuke's shotgun could be seen throughout the city.

The light temporarily blinded Paprika and Mayline. Machete seized this opportunity to break Mayline's sword and wrap his arms firmly around her neck and waist from behind her. He then took to the air and held her there laughing as he tightened his grip. Sara also saw this as an opportunity and grabbed Paprika from behind. Kylie help Sara hold her while Miko freed her from the spell. "What in the world. Where's that son of a bitch. I'm going to kick his ass," Paprika yelled. They all looked up to see Machete with Mayline.

All that was left of the tower was Yuusuke and the giant screen. "You have proven me wrong Yuusuke. It was not because you weren't human that you defeated me. It was because you were. Feelings are not your weakness but your power. At last I understand," Suzaku said before he fell to the ground and died. "Come on, Urameshi. Let's go home," Kuwabara said. "I'm sorry, Kuwabara. He used too much of his life energy. His heart is stopping," Kurama said. "Then I'll give him some of mine," Kuwabara said. "That wouldn't be very wise. You could die," Kurama warned. "Me and Urameshi came here together, and we're both getting out alive or we're not getting out at all. Now here comes Urameshi," Kuwabara said as he transferred some of his life energy into Yuusuke. "Looks like we'll be carrying both of them on our backs," Kurama said. "Like I said, babysitting. Here's what I don't get. Why would he risk saving her if he died in the process?" Hiei said. "Trust me, Hiei. There are reasons," Kurama said. "Maybe for someone who's lived there, but I'd never do it. It's bad enough without carrying someone else's slack," Hiei said. Kuwabara then passed out.

A scream pierced the silence and caught Kurama and Hiei's attention. "The girls!" Kurama yelled. They both raced down the stairs only to find four of the five girls. "Where's Mayline?" Hiei yelled. Paprika turned to them and pointed to the sky. Hiei and Kurama looked up to see Machete still holding Mayline only now he was hurting her. He had his sword up to her face. "Mayline, just turn into your demon form. There's no use hiding it any longer," Paprika yelled. "Come on, Mayline. Just do it," Kylie yelled as well. "What's the use of staying in that form if you can kill him quicker in your demon form?" Sara yelled. "Mayline, come on," Sara yelled. Mayline was finally fed up with it: "Alright!"

They all watched as she began to glow a dark color. Her jagan was now glowing purple. Her skin changed to a forest green color. Her hair became somewhat spiky. Teal blue eyes opened up all over her body. She looked like a female version of Hiei. Just as she was about to break out of Machete's grip, a flash of black lightning came and a huge black dragon came down from the sky. "No way," Miko said. "It's back," Kylie yelled. The dragon became smaller and wound itself around Mayline's arm. "This can't be happening. I'll kill you," Machete yelled as he sent a bolt of lightning through her. "Hiei, throw Mayline your sword," Sara yelled. Hiei didn't know why she wanted it but did as he was asked. He took out his sword and threw it to Mayline. Mayline caught it and held it blade down. "This one's for you Machete. If I'm going down, you're coming with me," Mayline yelled. She then took the sword and drove it through her body while at the same time driving it through Machete's body. Hiei's eyes widened and, his jaw dropped. He couldn't believe what she had just done.

Mayline threw Machete's dead body off of her and let it fall to the ground. She then painfully removed the sword. They all watched as she floated there for a few moments before dropping the sword and tumbling to the ground. "Mayline!" Paprika yelled as she ran towards her. She produced an oar much like Botan's and flew over to her. She grabbed Mayline and pulled her up to the oar. She then brought her gently onto the ground. "Oh my god," Miko said as she ran over to Mayline and Paprika, followed by the others. Kylie took Mayline and laid her on the ground: "You stupid fool. Why would you do something like that god damn it?" "Because I can," Mayline said as her eyes closed. Paprika and Miko gasped. "It's alright. She just needs to rest, but it seems like her time is up. In three days, her heart will be permanently sealed," Kylie said. "Let's take her home," Sara said. Hiei and Kurama went back up the tower to get Yuusuke and Kuwabara while the girls headed home with Mayline.

"So, where will you be off to, Hiei?" Kurama asked. "Don't care," Hiei replied. "Why don't you stick with them and help them solve that riddle?" Kurama suggested. Hiei just shrugged his shoulders and continued to walk. That's when he spotted a book. He picked it up and opened it. It was Mayline's sketchbook. He flipped through the neatly done drawings and landed on one of him. It was a picture of him in his human like form with his demon form standing beside him, back to back. *Maybe I will go and stay with them*





That's all for this chapter. I'd really like some reviews. I don't care what just some reviews. Please.