Disclaimer: I Do not OWN YU YU HAKUSHO! Whoevver thinks I do has problems.
"Kurama, watch out for Kouji's---mmmph!" Akane said as she was cut off by a fiercesome looking demon.
"Sorry to cut this short. But I have found your beloved Akane. If you ever want to see her or any of the goofs in this house again, come and get them before dusk." Kouji said grinning evilly, the communicator screened went fuzzy, and Kurama angrily threw it at the wall.
"We have to go to the safehouse!" Kurama said.
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"Koenma sir, did Kou--"
"Yes, Kurama, I'm afraid he found out where it is. I'm amazed...the best security measures were put on it, but..."
"I see, we have to hurry Koenma!"
"Well, no point in talking if that's what you want!"
The two ran in silence, towards the tree where he and Akane met for the first time in his human life. They touched the knot, and jumped in. The closer they got, the louder Kouji's and Akane's voice became.
"Let me go you foul thing!"
"You know my dear, Kurama isn't here, just one kiss!"
"No way, I love Kurama!"
Kurama opened the trap door, and found Kouji holding Akane by the wrist, and Jin, Touya and Botan tied up in the ropes, watching sadly. Kouji was exactly how Kurama remembered him, as tall as Kurama, with black hair flowing behind him. His hands that were around Akane's wrist were deathly looking and long. He turned around, his red eyes gleaming madly.
"So, Kurama, the hero finally came!" Kouji laughed. He pushed Akane into the wall, who started bleeding.
"Let them go, Kouji." Kurama said, taking out his whip.
"I don't see why, Kurama." Kouji said.
"Fine, take this then, Kagon Retsuzan Shi!!!" Kurama yelled, Kouji just smirked, and then appeared right behind Kurama.
"You honestly think I'd be stupid enough to just stand there?"Kouji said, "I'm faster than you think Kurama..."
"Tell me, why are you doing this?" Kurama said, rushing over to Akane's side.
"Why? Why? You have to gull to ask me why. Well since you asked, I'll tell you why. Akane always loved you. She never loved me, she loved you. So, I killed her, tricked you into following an exact copy of myself, then revived her, and made her what she was. But her heart was never in it anymore, and I figured, it was your fault. Her memory started to come back, but only a little at a time, so I decided to kill you before she figured out the truth. But no, in two lifetimes, she has always chosen you!" Kouji angrily yelled as he started to glow with energy.
"Do you really love her, Kouji?" Koenma asked from behind him. "If you loved her, why did you put her through so much torture, pain, anguish...no one deserves that. Especially the ones you love."
"What do you know about love?!" Kouji said slashing at Koenma. Botan looked fearfully from the sides, but Koenma dodged that just in time.
"Kouji, I know more than you do." Koenma said calmly.
"DIE FOOL!" Kouji said slashing again. "If I can't have her, no one can!!!"
"Enough!" Kurama, got up, taking his rose out again. "It's time to settle this."
~~~
"Ah! Piece of cake!" Kuwabara said laughing, looking at the sliced demons on the ground.
"Yuck! Well whatever, let's go, Kurama might need some help." Yuske said, grinning and wiping the sweat off of his forehead.
"I doubt it, but I suppose it would be nice for a change of scenery." Hiei replied, putting his katana away.
"Come on, follow me, I know where Kurama's school is!" Kuwabara said.
"Like we'd follow an idiot like you, you'd probably lead us to the North Pole." Hiei smirked.
"Take that back!"
"Never."
"Midget."
"Moron."
~~~
"Don't underestimate me Kouji. I'm just as deadly in my human body as I was in my demon form." Kurama said glaring at him.
"Hn, that doesn't say much." Kouji said laughing. Kurama growled.
"Kagon Retsuzane Shi!"
"Katana Ankoku!" (dark sword). Kouji yelled, avoiding the whip. A sword materialized out of the air, similar to Kuwabara's, but it was darker, much longer and more powerful.
The two battled on for an hour, neither one of them showing signs of weakness. Koenma was looking for a way to untie Botan and the others, while Hiei, Kuwabara, and Yuske were running towards the safehouse.
"Why don't you give up!?" Kouji said furiously defending himself from Kurama's whip.
"I don't plan on doing that Kouji. I told you. I'm settling this once and for all!" Kurama said attempting to cut him again.
"You're a very good oppentant, Kurama, too bad you have to die!" Kouji said as he made a stab for Kurama.
Kurama, nearly avoided it, but had a small cut on his cheek. Akane, fluttered her eyes for a moment, taking in the scene before her. Koenma was still struggling with the ropes on Botan, and Jin and Touya were glaring at something ahead of her. She turned her head, and saw Kouji and Kurama fighting intensley.
"Kurama..." Akane said weakly. Her head was pounding, though all she cared about was Kurama's safety. Kouji struck Kurama down, and left him weaponless.
"Be prepared to die." Kouji said. Akane's eyes widened, and despite how weak she was, she stepped in front of Kurama a split second before Kouji struck his sword on them. Kurama widened his eyes as he realized what was shielding him from the blow. Kouji's eyes widened to, and he stopped through his attack although it was too late. The sword had already wounded Akane, and blood was already flowing freely out of the wound.
"I--Akane...I didn't mean for this..." Kouji stammered, putting away his sword.
"Get away from her!" Kurama said angrily.
"Kurama...are you okay?" Akane asked quietly. She was lying down on the ground, breathing lightly, and looking into Kurama's eyes.
"I'm fine..." Kurama said, alost for words.
"Good..." Akane said, closing her eyes.
"Akane, don't...don't leave me, again!" Kurama said, shaking her slightly.
"Don't worry Kurama, I'm not going anywhere..." Akane said weakly. She opened her eyes again, her eyes sparkling with tears. "Go get him..." Akane said, before fainting. Kurama's eyes widened, and he yelled. He took out his whip, and he and Kouji attacked each other with all their might.
"Fu ka Enbu jin!" Kurama said. Kouji tried as he could, avoided a few, but got hit by many. He collapsed to the ground, his spirit sword dissapearing and bloody flowing from his many cuts.
"Akane..." Kouji said, before closing his eyes. Kurama watched Kouji for a minute, Kurama breathed heavily as realized that Kouji would never come back. He rushed over to Akane's side, he wasn't moving. The ropes on Jin, Touya, and Botan all dissapeared. Koenma hugged Botan automatically, who was blushing (well...both of 'em were!). Jin and Touya rushed over to Kurama and Akane. All of them were looking at her with concern. Kurama checked for her pulse...and to his delight discovered...
"SHE'S STILL ALIVE!" Kurama said happily. Botan and Koenma started doing the happy dance (thats what I do when I'm happy!) And Jin and Touya grinned, Kurama gently picked Akane's light body up and was about to carry her dout of the building when he heard...
"BRING ON THE DEMON BABAY!" Yuske said innapropiately, grinning pointing his finger at nothing.
"I told you he didn't need help." Hiei said moodily.
"Hey...I wanted to help!" Kuwabara sad coming out of the trap door also.
"You're kind of late, Urameshi!" Jin said in a rush, like he always does.
*Yuske and Kuwabara falls over*
Hiei approached Akane and Kurama.
"So you two did alright..." Hiei said.
"Yes, we did." Kurama said, brushing some hair out Akane's face.
"I have something to tell Akane...but...I'll wait until she's recovered." Hiei said looking at Akane.
After they got things settled, everyone left the builidng, and went to Yuske's house. Keiko went up and hugged Yuske, nearly crushing him. Shizuru and Yukina were there too, and both approached Kuwabara.
"Kazuuma, oh. I am so glad you're alright!" Yukina said happily.
"AWE. Yukina, I'd make it out through anything just to see you!" Kuwabara said, flexing his muscles impressively.
"Oh, Kazuuma! You're so funny!"
"Yeah, sure. Hey brother, I'd knew you'd make it out!" Shizuru said, punching him hard on the back, making Kuwabara trip and fall over.
"Ouch!" Kuwabara said.
Kurama laid Akane down on the couch. Her bleeding had stopped and her face wasn't as pale as before. Kurama sighed heavily and looked at the moon that was now out. It reminded him of the day he professed his love for her. He looked at her again, and kissed her before returning to the room where everyone was celebrating.
"Andthenshegoestouya!catchme!!!" Jin said to Yuske. "Iswear,she's as crazy as you Urameshi!"
"Heh heh. ^_^;;" Yuske said. Touya was talking to Hiei, stopped and glared over in Jin's direction.
"Koenma sir...I have to tell you...I really..."
"I know....Botan I like you to!"
"YAY!" Botan said grabbing Koenma.
"Botan...stop...CHOKING...ME!" Koenma said, twitching.
"Sorry, Koenma sir!"
"Botan don't call me Koenma sir..."
Kurama laughed, he approached Yukina and Kuwabara.
"Yukina, do you think you could check Akane out? It seems she's healing nicely, but I want a second opinion." Kurama said politely.
"Of course, Kurama. I'll be back Kazuma." Yukina said folliwng Kurama. Yukina looked over Akane's wounds. She was frowning the whole time, and looked like she was concentrating. She finally turned around to a worried looking Kurama.
"Kurama...she'll be fine...but...there are so many wounds and bruises on her. I don't know how she got them...it wasn't all from the fight, was it?" Yukina asked. Kurama went over to Akane, who was now sleeping. There were many bruises and scars on her. 'How could I be so stupid and not see it?' Kurama asked himself.
"I guess Kouji...did it." Kurama said. Yukina gasped and brought her hand up to her mouth.
"I'm sorry..I.."
"It's okay. I'm going to go ask Yuske if Akane and I could stay for tonight." Kurama said leaving the room.
~~~
Akane opened her eyes. She was on a bed, and had bandages around her stomach. Remembering what happened before, she looked around for Kurama, to her amazement, she saw him napping on the chair next to her. She smiled, already knowing what happened. She looked around the house to see where she was. She found Yuske and Keiko sleeping next to each other on the couch, Jin and Touya on each of the chairs, and Hiei eating breakfast.
"So, you're awake." Hiei said eating some ice cream.
"Yes, I am. Isn't it a little to early for that?" Akane said softly, pointing to the carton of half eatan ice cream.
"Hn." Hiei said, but reluctantly put it back in the freezer.
"It seems as if everybody is okay..." Akane said dully.
"Yeah, they were concerned about you though." Hiei said.
"Oh? Were you worried about me?" Akane asked playfully.
"No." Hiei lied.
"Awe...Hiei! YOU MEANIE! ^_^" Akane said, taking his ungaurded katana.
"Give that back!" Hiei said furiously.
"No way!" Akane said sticking out her tongue.
"WOUNDED, OR NOT, I'M GOING TO HURT YOU IF YOU DON'T GIVE THAT BACK!" Hiei said chasing her. Hiei chased her around the house, waking Yuske, Keiko, Jin, Touya, Botan (who was sleeping in a vase), and Koenma. Though, instead of breaking the fight up, they just tiredly watched.
"AWE...SUCH BIG TALK FOR SUCH A LITTLE MAN!"
"GIVE IT BACK!"
"YOU KNOW THE RULES, HIEI, YOU HAVE TO CATCH ME FIRST!"
"ARGH! DIE!"
"I LOVE YOU TO HIEI!!!"
"COME BACK!!!"
"Nuh-uh!"
Hiei continued to chase Akane around the room, nearly breaking everything in the room. The racket woke Kurama up almost immeaditely. He walked into the next room, watching the black blur, which was Hiei, and the white blur, which was Akane. He watched for a couple of minutes before Akane stopped.
"KURAMA!" Akane went up to him a split second later.
"Akane...I'm glad to see that you're awake." Kurama said hugging her back.
"I'm glad to see that you're awake to..." Akane said giggling.
Hiei took his katana and grunted, "i'm going home." Keiko and Yuske said they were going to start breakfast, and Jin and Touya insisted on helping.
They stood there for a minute, embracing each other tightly.
"I was scared that I was going to lose you..." Kurama said at last.
"I was scared that I was going to lose you." Akane said.
"Kurama?"
"Yes, Akane?"
"I love you."
"I love you to."
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A/N: Yes...Yes I know. LAME-O Ending. Anywho. Yes. Me gonna right a companion fic to this instead of a sequeal. But I'm also gonna right an epilogue to this fic. I really like complete things. This is my first fic I've finished. Great.
Anyway:
Special thanks to:
Chibificgrl-100: You are the best! You're really nice and gave me positive feedback for every chapter! Here, you deserve a present *give ChibiFicGrl a small army of servant penguins* They're even potty-trained!!!
LegolasLuver123: Me fellow Orlando fan!!! Thanks for reviewing my fic!!!Thanks EVER SO MUCH!
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