Chapter 13 – The Four Horsemen, and fate of Plant Bearers.
"How much did Shuuichi tell you on the way here Shiori?" Koenma was curious; he
wanted to know how much of a shock this video was going to be.
"Well he told us where we were going." Shiori stated, in all actuality that was it.
"Well then that makes this a little harder on you I'm afraid. Everyone take a seat
and face the monitor please. The four high judges of the court, also known as the Four Horsemen
of the Apocalypse, have reached their decision. I ask all of you to remain quiet during the
viewing of this tape." Furniture is moved around the room to face the monitor, Kuwabara,
Yusuke, and Koenma give up seats so that The Minamino family and the girls could have a
chair to sit in. The silver Kitsune found the desk top to his personal liking, and Hiei
stood where he was before only now he faced the monitor. Koenma put in the tape and pressed
play.
The light on the screen would flicker briefly before it shows a room, a dark room
with shadow figures surrounding the camera. The voices were all deep and monotone,
indistinguishable from one another; the only indication of a change of speakers was a
luminescent flicker from the speaker's eyes prior to speech. There were four of them each
of various height and build, but other than that the same.
The one to the far left speaks, his eyes shimmer a cerulean blue. "This tape was
produced in accordance to case numbers 54253334, 54253335 and 54253336, Youko Kurama vs.
Rei-kai, Youko Kurama vs. Minamino Shuuichi, and Rei-kai Vs. Minamino Shuuichi. This tape
is in accordance to sentencing agreements set forth in case the both defendant and prosecution
accepted a plea-bargain in case 54253335. Mrs. Minamino, what you are about to learn most
likely will come as a surprise. We ask that you pay full attention to the details contained
within this tape. Upon completion of this tape, it will become your possession. You may view
it when you desire. You may not show the contents of this tape with any one but those within
this room, your husband, and his son."
The one on the far right now speaks; his eyes are crimson red, "In reference to
case number 54253334, Youko Kurama VS. Rei-kai, the defendant Youko Kurama has pleaded guilty
to the misdemeanor charge of attempted possession of an unborn ningen. The High court of
Rei-kai has decided to accept the guilty plea. Kurama, in accordance to the laws of the Rei-kai,
is charged with the protection of the ningen and his family from youkai that, because of his
interference in the life of the ningen, have found Shuuichi Kurama, also known as Minamino
Shuuichi, to be enemy. The duration of this sentence is no less than ten years from the date
set in reference to Case number 54253335. Should he falter in this mission willfully, he will
be returned to the Rei-kai and formally charged with intentional defiance of an order of the
court, and will be sentenced to exile from the earth sphere."
The Shadow to the middle left now speaks, his eyes a luminescent emerald green,
"In Reference to case number 54253335, Youko Kurama VS. Minamino Shuuichi, the defendant has
pleaded guilty to seventeen counts of enslavement of an independent spirit."
The voice on the tape would stop as though the speaker had already predicted
the gasp that came from Minamino Shiori, her hands cover her mouth as her dark eyes widen
out of sheer shock, and the pause is brief in the tape however, as though it calculated how
long her reaction would take.
"In Rei-kai law, one count equals one full year of enslavement. The Prosecution,
Youko Kurama, entered a plea Bargain on behalf of the defendant. The terms of the plea bargain
are as follows."
A List would appear on the screen of the monitor, as the voice would read them aloud.
1) The defendant Shuuichi Minamino must in turn inform his parent, Minamino Shiori of
the truth regarding himself and the Prosecution.
2) In compliance with Case number 54253334, Kurama is to be provided a physical form
in which to protect the Minamino family, and in turn teach the defendant how to
control the energies inherited from his failed possession. A location has been
determined in regards to this case. Upon completion of this tape, Kurama is to take
possession of a silver fox kit at a breeding farm located in the Ningen country of
America. Should he fail in this it will be viewed as defiance, since they are bred
regularly at this location we see no difficulty in this task. A Rei-kai official will
arrive at the farm to retrieve Youko Kurama four months after birth. At this time and
date, the sentence as per Case number 54253334 will begin.
3) The defendant is to submit to his training and learn to control his Rei-ki.
"Though the court finds this to be lenient in this case, it has accepted these
terms in regards to prosecutions wishes. Should either side falter on this plea bargain,
the individual will be returned to the Rei-kai and formally charged with intentional defiance
of an order of the court, and will be sentenced to exile from the earth sphere."
The Shadow in the Middle left now speaks; its eyes are the purest of white more
luminescent then the prior three. "In reference to case number 54253336, Rei-kai VS Minamino
Shuuichi., the Court finds the defendant guilty on one count attempted flight, and eight
counts of assault and battery on the civilian apparitions in the employ of the Rei-kai
Daihatsu Kan, and seven counts of resisting arrest. The Given the circumstances surrounding
the actions, service to the Rei-kai Daihatsu Kan, as well as in compliance to case numbers
54253334 and 54253335, the court has decided not to sentence the defendant to Exile from the
earth sphere. Given the current war brewing in the Makai, the court has decided that Urameshi
Yusuke is no longer fit to serve as Chief detective of the Rei-kai Daihatsu Kan. Minamino
Shuuichi is here by ordered to fill the vacant position and assume the post. This is not
an option. The post is to be filled immediately upon the completion of this tape. This
is nonnegotiable.
The screen suddenly becomes black once more, and the tape is ejected from the
player. The room is completely silent, as all eyes are upon Shiori.
"It can't be… A Kitsune tried to take my child. I thought they were just legend…
However, my son subdued… no took advantage of him? And you all knew... and didn't think once
to tell me?" Shiori looks at the room though tear tainted hues. The faces she observed seemed
rather nervous and apprehensive.
She was a blender of emotion, concern that a Kitsune had nearly possessed her son,
followed up with how he could do that to the Kitsune. She had concern for both of them and yet
was angry with them as well. How much of her son was one, and how much was the other? Shuuichi
spoke up after a long drawn out silence.
"Well, most likely my grades will lower…" His emerald hues sheepishly look at his
mother. He was in his eleventh year of school with top grades, and yet he paled recalling how
much of that related to Kurama's knowledge rather than his own skill.
"By how much?" Shiori's brow quirks, she now becomes the mother that is concerned
with her son's academic achievements. She did not think it could be that bad… could it?
"Can you read?" the fox states, simply to be a smart ass. He knew very well that
Shuuichi could read, it was more to get a raise out of the crimson haired youth.
"What?" Shiori's eyes shift to her son with a look of desperation. I could not
possibly be THAT bad… could it?
"OF COURSE I CAN READ! All I'm saying is that my history and Botany grades are
going to drop." He crosses his arms over his chest, fuming a little at the fox's joke. Great
now his mother was going to be standing over him like a hawk, just to make certain he is
studying.
"Well then you'll have to study." Shiori refrains from saying harder. This is
primarily due to her not believing her son had studied either. She wondered if her son's
gift with plants was due to the silver fox, as opposed to her son's natural abilities. If
he is saying he is going to loose points in botany, then it was because he was reliant on
the Kitsune.
"Yes mother. I will." He refrains from rolling his eyes. It was common
knowledge to any child; never roll your eyes at your mother. He keeps his calm about him,
or at least he appears to. He was not overtly worried about botany, but history was such
a tiresome subject and one he had preferred not to dabble. He realized that the rest of
break would be learning at least enough to get by.
"Well I hate to interrupt this motherly lecture, but I am very busy and I
have to get Kurama on his way and would like answer The Minamino's individual questions
in private."
Nodding in agreement, they broke off into separate groups. Departing, they all
take one last look at each other. Various hues glanced about, it was the longest good byes
they had yet to experience.
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Been a while since I updated this thing, Hmm Sorry about the delays, well.. Here it is all
bright and shiny! ::polishes the fic::
Aikousha no Gingitsune.
Devoted Fan of the Silver Fox
Konada Mikari
"How much did Shuuichi tell you on the way here Shiori?" Koenma was curious; he
wanted to know how much of a shock this video was going to be.
"Well he told us where we were going." Shiori stated, in all actuality that was it.
"Well then that makes this a little harder on you I'm afraid. Everyone take a seat
and face the monitor please. The four high judges of the court, also known as the Four Horsemen
of the Apocalypse, have reached their decision. I ask all of you to remain quiet during the
viewing of this tape." Furniture is moved around the room to face the monitor, Kuwabara,
Yusuke, and Koenma give up seats so that The Minamino family and the girls could have a
chair to sit in. The silver Kitsune found the desk top to his personal liking, and Hiei
stood where he was before only now he faced the monitor. Koenma put in the tape and pressed
play.
The light on the screen would flicker briefly before it shows a room, a dark room
with shadow figures surrounding the camera. The voices were all deep and monotone,
indistinguishable from one another; the only indication of a change of speakers was a
luminescent flicker from the speaker's eyes prior to speech. There were four of them each
of various height and build, but other than that the same.
The one to the far left speaks, his eyes shimmer a cerulean blue. "This tape was
produced in accordance to case numbers 54253334, 54253335 and 54253336, Youko Kurama vs.
Rei-kai, Youko Kurama vs. Minamino Shuuichi, and Rei-kai Vs. Minamino Shuuichi. This tape
is in accordance to sentencing agreements set forth in case the both defendant and prosecution
accepted a plea-bargain in case 54253335. Mrs. Minamino, what you are about to learn most
likely will come as a surprise. We ask that you pay full attention to the details contained
within this tape. Upon completion of this tape, it will become your possession. You may view
it when you desire. You may not show the contents of this tape with any one but those within
this room, your husband, and his son."
The one on the far right now speaks; his eyes are crimson red, "In reference to
case number 54253334, Youko Kurama VS. Rei-kai, the defendant Youko Kurama has pleaded guilty
to the misdemeanor charge of attempted possession of an unborn ningen. The High court of
Rei-kai has decided to accept the guilty plea. Kurama, in accordance to the laws of the Rei-kai,
is charged with the protection of the ningen and his family from youkai that, because of his
interference in the life of the ningen, have found Shuuichi Kurama, also known as Minamino
Shuuichi, to be enemy. The duration of this sentence is no less than ten years from the date
set in reference to Case number 54253335. Should he falter in this mission willfully, he will
be returned to the Rei-kai and formally charged with intentional defiance of an order of the
court, and will be sentenced to exile from the earth sphere."
The Shadow to the middle left now speaks, his eyes a luminescent emerald green,
"In Reference to case number 54253335, Youko Kurama VS. Minamino Shuuichi, the defendant has
pleaded guilty to seventeen counts of enslavement of an independent spirit."
The voice on the tape would stop as though the speaker had already predicted
the gasp that came from Minamino Shiori, her hands cover her mouth as her dark eyes widen
out of sheer shock, and the pause is brief in the tape however, as though it calculated how
long her reaction would take.
"In Rei-kai law, one count equals one full year of enslavement. The Prosecution,
Youko Kurama, entered a plea Bargain on behalf of the defendant. The terms of the plea bargain
are as follows."
A List would appear on the screen of the monitor, as the voice would read them aloud.
1) The defendant Shuuichi Minamino must in turn inform his parent, Minamino Shiori of
the truth regarding himself and the Prosecution.
2) In compliance with Case number 54253334, Kurama is to be provided a physical form
in which to protect the Minamino family, and in turn teach the defendant how to
control the energies inherited from his failed possession. A location has been
determined in regards to this case. Upon completion of this tape, Kurama is to take
possession of a silver fox kit at a breeding farm located in the Ningen country of
America. Should he fail in this it will be viewed as defiance, since they are bred
regularly at this location we see no difficulty in this task. A Rei-kai official will
arrive at the farm to retrieve Youko Kurama four months after birth. At this time and
date, the sentence as per Case number 54253334 will begin.
3) The defendant is to submit to his training and learn to control his Rei-ki.
"Though the court finds this to be lenient in this case, it has accepted these
terms in regards to prosecutions wishes. Should either side falter on this plea bargain,
the individual will be returned to the Rei-kai and formally charged with intentional defiance
of an order of the court, and will be sentenced to exile from the earth sphere."
The Shadow in the Middle left now speaks; its eyes are the purest of white more
luminescent then the prior three. "In reference to case number 54253336, Rei-kai VS Minamino
Shuuichi., the Court finds the defendant guilty on one count attempted flight, and eight
counts of assault and battery on the civilian apparitions in the employ of the Rei-kai
Daihatsu Kan, and seven counts of resisting arrest. The Given the circumstances surrounding
the actions, service to the Rei-kai Daihatsu Kan, as well as in compliance to case numbers
54253334 and 54253335, the court has decided not to sentence the defendant to Exile from the
earth sphere. Given the current war brewing in the Makai, the court has decided that Urameshi
Yusuke is no longer fit to serve as Chief detective of the Rei-kai Daihatsu Kan. Minamino
Shuuichi is here by ordered to fill the vacant position and assume the post. This is not
an option. The post is to be filled immediately upon the completion of this tape. This
is nonnegotiable.
The screen suddenly becomes black once more, and the tape is ejected from the
player. The room is completely silent, as all eyes are upon Shiori.
"It can't be… A Kitsune tried to take my child. I thought they were just legend…
However, my son subdued… no took advantage of him? And you all knew... and didn't think once
to tell me?" Shiori looks at the room though tear tainted hues. The faces she observed seemed
rather nervous and apprehensive.
She was a blender of emotion, concern that a Kitsune had nearly possessed her son,
followed up with how he could do that to the Kitsune. She had concern for both of them and yet
was angry with them as well. How much of her son was one, and how much was the other? Shuuichi
spoke up after a long drawn out silence.
"Well, most likely my grades will lower…" His emerald hues sheepishly look at his
mother. He was in his eleventh year of school with top grades, and yet he paled recalling how
much of that related to Kurama's knowledge rather than his own skill.
"By how much?" Shiori's brow quirks, she now becomes the mother that is concerned
with her son's academic achievements. She did not think it could be that bad… could it?
"Can you read?" the fox states, simply to be a smart ass. He knew very well that
Shuuichi could read, it was more to get a raise out of the crimson haired youth.
"What?" Shiori's eyes shift to her son with a look of desperation. I could not
possibly be THAT bad… could it?
"OF COURSE I CAN READ! All I'm saying is that my history and Botany grades are
going to drop." He crosses his arms over his chest, fuming a little at the fox's joke. Great
now his mother was going to be standing over him like a hawk, just to make certain he is
studying.
"Well then you'll have to study." Shiori refrains from saying harder. This is
primarily due to her not believing her son had studied either. She wondered if her son's
gift with plants was due to the silver fox, as opposed to her son's natural abilities. If
he is saying he is going to loose points in botany, then it was because he was reliant on
the Kitsune.
"Yes mother. I will." He refrains from rolling his eyes. It was common
knowledge to any child; never roll your eyes at your mother. He keeps his calm about him,
or at least he appears to. He was not overtly worried about botany, but history was such
a tiresome subject and one he had preferred not to dabble. He realized that the rest of
break would be learning at least enough to get by.
"Well I hate to interrupt this motherly lecture, but I am very busy and I
have to get Kurama on his way and would like answer The Minamino's individual questions
in private."
Nodding in agreement, they broke off into separate groups. Departing, they all
take one last look at each other. Various hues glanced about, it was the longest good byes
they had yet to experience.
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Been a while since I updated this thing, Hmm Sorry about the delays, well.. Here it is all
bright and shiny! ::polishes the fic::
Aikousha no Gingitsune.
Devoted Fan of the Silver Fox
Konada Mikari