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"Darque Tournament" By Wicked-Wytch
Disclaimer: Seeing as how I don't own Yu Yu Hakusho, AND I'm not the only person who hates Yukina, I've decided to start a club. What kind of club? A "Let's plot how many times we can kill Yukina" Club. Anyone wanna be a member? We can plot ways to hurt Yukina (that stupid, fluffy lil thing) and watch movies in our down time. (next ch. I'm going after YOU, Yukina.)
R/R and Enjoy!
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Kazuma was writhing on the ground, trying his damndest to pull them off. Snakes- large, colorful, and python sized were slithering all over his skin. Their dangerous, glittering fangs seemed poised and ready for a bite. Kuwabara was panicking, he knew. But he really didn't care much. The only thought in his head was to get them off, nothing more. And he had forgotten his opponent as soon as the monstrous animals had appeared.
Seizing her opportunity, the girl made quick work of Kuwabara, running toward him and attacking him while he was down. She kicked him repeatedly in the stomach and chest [A/N: poor Kazuma :(]. Then, she pulled him up by his red curls and punched him furiously. There was a grim look in her eye the whole time, a look that revealed her loathing for what she was doing. But never did she stop her attack.
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"What the hell? Get up, Kuwabara!" Yusuke shouted from outside the ring. It was taking him all his self control to stop himself from going right up to Kazuma and smacking him back to life. It was obvious from the red head's screams that he was seeing something that wasn't there. "Botan," Yusuke called, unsure of what else he could do, "What's happening to him?"
"She's an illusionist," Botan informed him quietly. Her eyes never left Kuwabara's form. There seemed to be an infinite amount of pity for the boy in her eyes. "I remember this girl now," she said softly, "Though... I cannot remember her name." Botan paused, thinking. "Her power is to make her opponent see horrible images, making them cower. She's probably not very powerful... but she has the advantage because her opponent cannot fight back. While they're down, she attacks until they can't get up."
Everyone fell silent, even Hiei (though, there was a look in his eye that said "I knew something like this would happen").
Finally, Kurama broke the spell. "He better do something quickly... if he waits much longer, he won't be able to stand."
"Get up, Kuwabara!" Yusuke screamed once again. "Fight!"
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Throughout the whole of his opponent's attacks, a small rational voice in the back of Kuwabara's head kept speaking to him. And after almost ten minutes of being beaten by the girl and covered in snakes, the voice seemed to grow louder. He had to calm down, and he knew it. Screaming would get him nowhere and cowering on the ground would only make him look a fool.
Why hadn't he been bitten already, he thought. And why did the snakes feel so light on his skin? It just didn't add up.
So, within a few moments, Kazuma forced himself to go still. The girl in the red dress was still attacking him, but he kept motionless for the time being. And then a light went on over Kazuma's head: the snakes weren't real. Just to test his theory, Kazuma attempted to punch on of the nastier looking snakes. His hand went right through the image.
His eyes widened. It had been a trick!
Within a few seconds, he was back on his feet, ignoring the creatures that appeared to be crawling all over him. He saw the girl, who seemed very surprised. Her eyes were still dark, but now they seemed menacing. Kuwabara decided, right then, that he didn't care if she was a girl. Anyone who was willing to make a guy think he was covered in snakes and then attack as they were on the ground was really, really messed up. Slowly, he started to walk towards the girl.
"That's it Kuwabara!" Yusuke, of course, from the sidelines.
Kazuma grinned. Time for an attack, he thought.
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He didn't even withdraw his Spirit Swords. No, Kazuma came toward the girl with his only his limbs as weapons. Each step he took toward her, a new more monstrous creature appeared before him. But he walked right through each without hesitation (Well, maybe a little).
Finally, he reached her. Instead of outright smacking her, he grabbed her and held her by the shoulders. "Stop making me see things!" He shouted. Of course, she didn't listen. "Give up! You're not winning this!" She refused.
"You leave me no choice," Kazuma spoke softly.
His Spirit Swords appeared, one in each hand. The bright orange energy beams made the girl's eyes widen in fear, but she would not let up. She continued to make the images and was now attacking Kuwabara where he stood.
She was strong, but Kazuma seemed undaunted. She landed a kick in his stomach, yet he did not let himself fall. Instead, he slashed with one Spirit blade, cutting the girl. She screamed out in pain, clutching a torn arm. Immediately, Kazuma was hit with a wave of guilt. He cursed his conscience and stopped his attack, taking a step back from the girl. "Damnit," he muttered.
The girl held her arm tightly, but continued to attack him, letting out kick after kick. But she was slowing and Kazuma was quickly getting the upper hand.
The next offensive move Kazuma made, he tripped the girl, because he felt his conscience couldn't take cutting her with his swords again. She went down hard. Seeing his moment, Kazuma put his Spirit Sword to the girl's throat. Both went very still.
"Do it..." the girl said in a feather soft voice.
Kazuma's eyes widened. He knew he couldn't kill the girl. What the hell was he going to do?
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Ven found him interesting. The boy, Kazuma Kuwabara seemed to have a heavy conscience. Being that her conscience was something she had discarded ages ago, she couldn't help but feel curious about the boy.
Surely, he was stupid if he didn't take the demon's life right then when he had all the opportunity. Afterall, Ven thought, she just *looked* human- that didn't mean she really was human. And all demonkind was basically the same; evil and only good dead.
He made her think, this Kazuma Kuwabara. Because he seemed so unable and so unwilling to do what came only natural to Ven. In the moment, staring down at him, she couldn't help but wonder how his mind worked.
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"I'm not going to kill you!" Kazuma shouted angrily, releasing the girl and pulling his blades back. "But, damnit, I'm not letting you win." There was a fire of determination in his eyes.
The girl looked at him, half surprised, half resentful of him. "You should have killed me!" She yelled, her good arm down and the fist bunched at her side. She looked at him for a long minute and then raised that good hand. "I give up," she yelled loudly.
Snape was immediately in the center ring. "You give up?" He wanted to make sure before declaring the winner.
"I'm sure," she said softly, her eyes on the ground. There had been a light in those eyes at the start of the fight, but now Kazuma noticed it was gone.
Snape grabbed his mic and did a quick twirl for the audience. "The winner of this match is: Team Urameshi!"
Kazuma nodded happily and, his job done, he jumped off the platform and onto the sidelines.
"You're up, Urameshi," Kuwabara said with a sideways grin. "Good luck!"
"Yeah, like I need it," Yusuke said, pulling himself up and into the ring. He was making his way to the center. Before he reached it, he turned to look back once more at his friends. He grinned as he caught Kuwabara shouting at Hiei.
"So didya see, Hiei?" he spoke loudly, "I beat her."
"Please," Hiei gave him his typical bored stare, "She simply grew tired of facing you and eliminated herself before she had to look at your face another second."
"What?" Kuwabara went an angry shade of red, "You little bastard!"
A shouting match commenced, Botan playing the part of referee and Kurama watching the two with mild amusement. It was in that second of looking at the rest of his team that Yusuke realized the truth- the whole lot of them were the weirdest group he'd ever known.
Yusuke Urameshi couldn't help but smile.
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So, what'd everyone think of this fight scene? Good, bad, ok?? I know some of you guys like 'em longer, but I like to limit myself (don't wanna make it like DBZ fights, which can go on for practically 25+ episodes). Anyway (onto another topic), doesn't everyone love a good moral dilemma? Anyway, next chapter- Yusuke's up. And then there's one more fight (remember, the girl team has one more member than the boys).
Reviewers: Thanx muchly. It'd be nice if you all brought some friends around... I'm getting lonely here :( But, I'm learning to embrace the solitude and like hanging out by myself.
murasaki tsuki neko- Thanks alot for the review! Hope you liked this ch. :D
See you all! ~Wicked
"Darque Tournament" By Wicked-Wytch
Disclaimer: Seeing as how I don't own Yu Yu Hakusho, AND I'm not the only person who hates Yukina, I've decided to start a club. What kind of club? A "Let's plot how many times we can kill Yukina" Club. Anyone wanna be a member? We can plot ways to hurt Yukina (that stupid, fluffy lil thing) and watch movies in our down time. (next ch. I'm going after YOU, Yukina.)
R/R and Enjoy!
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Kazuma was writhing on the ground, trying his damndest to pull them off. Snakes- large, colorful, and python sized were slithering all over his skin. Their dangerous, glittering fangs seemed poised and ready for a bite. Kuwabara was panicking, he knew. But he really didn't care much. The only thought in his head was to get them off, nothing more. And he had forgotten his opponent as soon as the monstrous animals had appeared.
Seizing her opportunity, the girl made quick work of Kuwabara, running toward him and attacking him while he was down. She kicked him repeatedly in the stomach and chest [A/N: poor Kazuma :(]. Then, she pulled him up by his red curls and punched him furiously. There was a grim look in her eye the whole time, a look that revealed her loathing for what she was doing. But never did she stop her attack.
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"What the hell? Get up, Kuwabara!" Yusuke shouted from outside the ring. It was taking him all his self control to stop himself from going right up to Kazuma and smacking him back to life. It was obvious from the red head's screams that he was seeing something that wasn't there. "Botan," Yusuke called, unsure of what else he could do, "What's happening to him?"
"She's an illusionist," Botan informed him quietly. Her eyes never left Kuwabara's form. There seemed to be an infinite amount of pity for the boy in her eyes. "I remember this girl now," she said softly, "Though... I cannot remember her name." Botan paused, thinking. "Her power is to make her opponent see horrible images, making them cower. She's probably not very powerful... but she has the advantage because her opponent cannot fight back. While they're down, she attacks until they can't get up."
Everyone fell silent, even Hiei (though, there was a look in his eye that said "I knew something like this would happen").
Finally, Kurama broke the spell. "He better do something quickly... if he waits much longer, he won't be able to stand."
"Get up, Kuwabara!" Yusuke screamed once again. "Fight!"
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Throughout the whole of his opponent's attacks, a small rational voice in the back of Kuwabara's head kept speaking to him. And after almost ten minutes of being beaten by the girl and covered in snakes, the voice seemed to grow louder. He had to calm down, and he knew it. Screaming would get him nowhere and cowering on the ground would only make him look a fool.
Why hadn't he been bitten already, he thought. And why did the snakes feel so light on his skin? It just didn't add up.
So, within a few moments, Kazuma forced himself to go still. The girl in the red dress was still attacking him, but he kept motionless for the time being. And then a light went on over Kazuma's head: the snakes weren't real. Just to test his theory, Kazuma attempted to punch on of the nastier looking snakes. His hand went right through the image.
His eyes widened. It had been a trick!
Within a few seconds, he was back on his feet, ignoring the creatures that appeared to be crawling all over him. He saw the girl, who seemed very surprised. Her eyes were still dark, but now they seemed menacing. Kuwabara decided, right then, that he didn't care if she was a girl. Anyone who was willing to make a guy think he was covered in snakes and then attack as they were on the ground was really, really messed up. Slowly, he started to walk towards the girl.
"That's it Kuwabara!" Yusuke, of course, from the sidelines.
Kazuma grinned. Time for an attack, he thought.
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He didn't even withdraw his Spirit Swords. No, Kazuma came toward the girl with his only his limbs as weapons. Each step he took toward her, a new more monstrous creature appeared before him. But he walked right through each without hesitation (Well, maybe a little).
Finally, he reached her. Instead of outright smacking her, he grabbed her and held her by the shoulders. "Stop making me see things!" He shouted. Of course, she didn't listen. "Give up! You're not winning this!" She refused.
"You leave me no choice," Kazuma spoke softly.
His Spirit Swords appeared, one in each hand. The bright orange energy beams made the girl's eyes widen in fear, but she would not let up. She continued to make the images and was now attacking Kuwabara where he stood.
She was strong, but Kazuma seemed undaunted. She landed a kick in his stomach, yet he did not let himself fall. Instead, he slashed with one Spirit blade, cutting the girl. She screamed out in pain, clutching a torn arm. Immediately, Kazuma was hit with a wave of guilt. He cursed his conscience and stopped his attack, taking a step back from the girl. "Damnit," he muttered.
The girl held her arm tightly, but continued to attack him, letting out kick after kick. But she was slowing and Kazuma was quickly getting the upper hand.
The next offensive move Kazuma made, he tripped the girl, because he felt his conscience couldn't take cutting her with his swords again. She went down hard. Seeing his moment, Kazuma put his Spirit Sword to the girl's throat. Both went very still.
"Do it..." the girl said in a feather soft voice.
Kazuma's eyes widened. He knew he couldn't kill the girl. What the hell was he going to do?
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Ven found him interesting. The boy, Kazuma Kuwabara seemed to have a heavy conscience. Being that her conscience was something she had discarded ages ago, she couldn't help but feel curious about the boy.
Surely, he was stupid if he didn't take the demon's life right then when he had all the opportunity. Afterall, Ven thought, she just *looked* human- that didn't mean she really was human. And all demonkind was basically the same; evil and only good dead.
He made her think, this Kazuma Kuwabara. Because he seemed so unable and so unwilling to do what came only natural to Ven. In the moment, staring down at him, she couldn't help but wonder how his mind worked.
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"I'm not going to kill you!" Kazuma shouted angrily, releasing the girl and pulling his blades back. "But, damnit, I'm not letting you win." There was a fire of determination in his eyes.
The girl looked at him, half surprised, half resentful of him. "You should have killed me!" She yelled, her good arm down and the fist bunched at her side. She looked at him for a long minute and then raised that good hand. "I give up," she yelled loudly.
Snape was immediately in the center ring. "You give up?" He wanted to make sure before declaring the winner.
"I'm sure," she said softly, her eyes on the ground. There had been a light in those eyes at the start of the fight, but now Kazuma noticed it was gone.
Snape grabbed his mic and did a quick twirl for the audience. "The winner of this match is: Team Urameshi!"
Kazuma nodded happily and, his job done, he jumped off the platform and onto the sidelines.
"You're up, Urameshi," Kuwabara said with a sideways grin. "Good luck!"
"Yeah, like I need it," Yusuke said, pulling himself up and into the ring. He was making his way to the center. Before he reached it, he turned to look back once more at his friends. He grinned as he caught Kuwabara shouting at Hiei.
"So didya see, Hiei?" he spoke loudly, "I beat her."
"Please," Hiei gave him his typical bored stare, "She simply grew tired of facing you and eliminated herself before she had to look at your face another second."
"What?" Kuwabara went an angry shade of red, "You little bastard!"
A shouting match commenced, Botan playing the part of referee and Kurama watching the two with mild amusement. It was in that second of looking at the rest of his team that Yusuke realized the truth- the whole lot of them were the weirdest group he'd ever known.
Yusuke Urameshi couldn't help but smile.
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So, what'd everyone think of this fight scene? Good, bad, ok?? I know some of you guys like 'em longer, but I like to limit myself (don't wanna make it like DBZ fights, which can go on for practically 25+ episodes). Anyway (onto another topic), doesn't everyone love a good moral dilemma? Anyway, next chapter- Yusuke's up. And then there's one more fight (remember, the girl team has one more member than the boys).
Reviewers: Thanx muchly. It'd be nice if you all brought some friends around... I'm getting lonely here :( But, I'm learning to embrace the solitude and like hanging out by myself.
murasaki tsuki neko- Thanks alot for the review! Hope you liked this ch. :D
See you all! ~Wicked
