Trading Sides
By Silverwolf
Sequel to Twists and Turns
Thoughts are in Italics
Read words are bold
Nawari sat alone. She couldn't stand the fact that Tsunami didn't look at her anymore. He had changed after catching "the trio" and she no longer wanted anything to do with him. At first it was I just want to see if I can remove the beads from their necks. Now it seemed to her that he was quite entranced with the caged trio. Now he seems entranced by them.
The Trio
Kurama and Shiraz were only the beginning of his collection. He now added another female thief. She was just as fearsome and cutthroat as the first pair. The silver fox completed his trio. Her name was Azure. She also was reborn as a human and was fifteen to the human world along with Kurama and Shiraz. He would never allow anyone to take his collection from him. She looked with sorrowful eyes towards the trio of foxes. Kurama was no longer inside of his cell, but shackled to it by his throat, his silver mane blew in the wind as Tsunami began to shackle Shiraz outside as well. Shiraz's mane of gold scattered in the wind and Azure completed his set with a mane of copper. She was now shackled outside with the pair. Nawari hated to look into their eyes, but she knew that a pair of aqua eyes stayed upon her. Kurama's golden eyes stayed upon Tsunami. Shiraz kept her emerald eyes on the sun or the moon depending on the time. Nawari hadn't been around the cage in days. She wondered if Hiei would come for the pair. She had heard of a lightening quick demon in search of the great thief. She hoped he would find them. At least then she would have Tsunami's attention for once. He sat often watching the trio lie in the cell. Before Kurama and Shiraz would try their hardest to find any opening, but now it seemed that the gave up hope. However, Azure's eyes still held that hope. Kurama and Shiraz's eyes held mischief. Well a fox is just that way. Maybe they will go back to searching for way out. Tsunami has now taken the time to make part of the large cell an area where they have shade. The problem with it is that Tsunami or myself also cannot see them. The area is divided into two parts. Azure prefers to be alone while Shiraz remains near Kurama. He allows them to feel the wind upon skin, but only from a shackle.
Nawari's Visit
Nawari cautious approaches the cage. She steps past several other cages full of bones. Tsunami had collected creatures before; however, they never last very long. This group he kept alive. In two weeks time he still hadn't made the trio go without food or shelter.
Nawari (gliding her hand along Kurama's face): You're beautiful fox. You know that.
Shiraz: BITCH, DON'T YOU EVER TOUCH HIM!
Nawari (turning towards Shiraz): Oh that's right you have feelings for
him. Don't worry I'll make sure that Tsunami knows.
Shiraz: I don't care who knows I won't let you even touch him. I don't
understand you, you allow Tsunami to keep us here even though you
could become in the same position. You disgust me!
Nawari: I will do as I please.(placing her hand back along Kurama).it
is rumored that Hiei is coming for you. I hope so.
Kurama (moving his face away): Just because you aren't chained up
doesn't give you permission to touch me. Hiei doesn't even know where
to find me.
Nawari: He will.
Nawari steps away from Kurama and then towards Shiraz as she attempts to get Shiraz punished. Shiraz strikes her as Kurama steps closer to Shiraz's side. Nawari squeals and winces in pain. Tsunami appears and looks towards Nawari.
Tsunami: What happened?
Nawari: That little wench hit me.
Tsunami: Love, you know that the creature's hands are not bound, why
do you taut them so? You should just stay away.(he then turns towards
Shiraz).ask for you should never put your filthy hands on her!
Tsunami goes to strike Shiraz. Shiraz closes her eyes as he draws back, but she never feels him connect. Shiraz opens her eyes. She sees that she didn't receive the impact Kurama did. Nawari squeals as blood pours from his hands. He has caught a Rose whip. The thorns rip flesh as Tsunami pulls the whip back. Tsunami steps away as Shiraz begins to rip at her clothing. She wraps Kurama's hands in the material.
The Fight
Tsunami walks with Nawari until they are out of sight. He looks at Nawari as she turns to face him. Nawari winces as Tsunami strikes her.
Tsunami: YOU STUPID GIRL! HOW WILL I BE ABLE TO ENTER HIM INTO THE PIT
IF HE IS ALREADY HAS INJURIES!
Nawari: I DIDN'T SWING THE WHIP YOU DID! YOU INJURIED HIM BY ATTACKING
SHIRAZ! I TOLD YOU HE WOULD NEVER ALLOW YOU TO HARM HER! HELL HE SAID
HE WOULD KILL THE HIEI FOR HARMING HER!
Tsunami (looking at the marks along Nawari): Love, I never.
Nawari: Well you did.
(I Quit)
There was a time when I would
Go walking backwards round the world if you said you're mine
And I'd run blindfolded down the King's Road Monday morning
If you just for once arrived on time
But you turned into another liar
And you came on like a new Messiah
So before you say what you desire
I'm telling you now
I quit, I quit
'Cos loving you's a job I don't just need
Ain't gonna go to work no more
I quit, I quit
The situations vacant for me
Ain't gonna go to work no more
Ain't gonna go to work no more, ain't gonna go to work
I got my hands dirty while you rolled cigarettes
With one eye on the time
I tried my hardest
I've been conscientious
But I'm taking back that heart of mine
You can't roll me round your tongue no more baby
It's time to clear up your emotional debris
And if I'm falling overboard, please don't save me
'Cos I'm telling you now
Na da dai dai dai da-dai, da da dai dai dai
Baby, na da dai dai dai
If you'd like to say you're sorry
You're just like every other lover
A shot rings out and you go running for cover
And I'm sorry I can't be your mother
And I'm telling you now
I quit, I quit
Na da dai dai dai
I quit, I quit
Na da dai dai dai
I quit, I quit
Na da dai dai dai
Ain't gonna go to work no more
Ain't gonna go to work no more
Ain't gonna go to work
Nawari steps away from Tsunami. She is angry with him. You may have hit me, but I will do far worse to you. I know where to find Hiei and now he will know where to find the fox. That will hurt you more than striking back. Tsunami leaves as Nawari is out of sight. He knows that Nawari is traveling back towards the cell. He expects trouble, but doesn't bother with stopping her. Nawari walks back towards the trio. She steps towards Kurama.
Nawari: Let me see your hands.
Kurama doesn't allow Nawari near him. His hands have begun to bleed through the cloth wrapped around them. He remains at Shiraz's side.
Nawari: Let me see your hands!
Kurama doesn't move. Azure looks at Nawari, her eyes are filled with hatred.
Azure: Haven't you done enough? You have done the damage now let him be.
Nawari: He may just bleed to death.
Shiraz: Unlike you I actually care about him. LET US BE! You shouldn't
care for us; we are just your property remember. You wanted us here
when you helped Tsunami place us in this cage. Now you want to have
feelings. Well, let me tell you something, it's too late for feelings
now. What's done is done. NOW LEAVE US ALONE!
Shiraz begins to unwrap the cloth from Kurama's hands as the wounds have begun to clot. She rips at her clothing again. She wraps the wounds for the second time. Kurama winces back the pain. Nawari steps away figuring that Kurama is better off be left alone. Tsunami returns and places the trio back into the cell. He looks at Kurama, but doesn't have anything to say. Kurama walks with Shiraz out of sight.
Together
Kurama keeps his eyes on Shiraz as she lies along a filthy mattress. Kurama joins her. He places his head along her chest.
Shiraz: I promise I'll get us out of this mess.
Kurama looks at her.
(Hanging By A Moment)
Desperate for changing
Starving for truth
I'm closer to where I started
Chasing after you
I'm falling even more in love with you
letting go of all I've held onto
I'm standing here until you make me move
I'm hanging by a moment here with you
forgetting all I'm lacking
completely and complete
I'll take your invitation
you take all of me
now... I'm falling even more in love with you
letting go of all I've held onto
I'm standing here until you make me move
I'm hanging by a moment here with you
I'm living for the only thing I know
I'm running and not quite sure where to go
I don't know what I'm diving into
just hanging by a moment here with you
there's nothing left to lose
nothing left to find
there is nothing in the world that can change my mind
there is nothing else
there is nothing else...
Desperate for changing
Starving for truth
Closer where I Started
Chasing after you
I'm falling even more in love with you
letting go of all I've held onto
I'm standing here until you make me move
I'm hanging by a moment here with you
I'm living for the only thing I know
I'm running and not quite sure where to go
I don't know what I'm diving into
just hanging by a moment here with you
just hanging by a moment hanging by a moment...
hanging by a moment...
hanging by a moment here with you...
Shiraz closes her eyes as the moon rises. Kurama sleeps restlessly. Shiraz knows that Azure sits in the cell watching the moon. Azure decides to disappear from sight when Tsunami begins to watch her.
Search Placed on Hold
Hiei sits angry with Koenma. They have a case to sole that Koenma feels is important. He promises Hiei that he will locate Kurama. They are to go after a demon named Talon. While Koenma doesn't seem to know very much about Talon he sends them to find the creature anyway. Botan doesn't like that idea.
Botan (as the team leaves): Shouldn't they know at what we know?
Koenma: What do you mean? I can't just tell them that they are dealing
with Hiei's twin. Hell, Hiei doesn't even know about the boy. Talon
is just as aggressive as Hiei. If I send them into this case knowing
that they will walk into this case with the impression that they can
catch him the same as Hiei.
Botan: Fine. I'll tell them whom they are dealing with.
Botan leaves angrily. She knows that the team must know about Talon. But would that give the team an advantage or would it make things worse. Botan joins Yusuke and Kuwabara as they prepare to leave. Hiei follows, but before they leave he chooses to check on Yukina. He still doesn't know how Yukina discovered that he was her brother. She stands by the door as Hiei slips through it. Yukina smiles his way. She hasn't told him of his twin.
Hunting Talon
Kuwabara walks with Botan. Hiei now walks ahead of the group. Yusuke tails them. They have rest where Talon is said to dwell. Hiei watches someone cross through the path. Kuwabara is surprised at the figure's speed. Hiei watches the figure pass by again. He knows it is Talon.
Talon stops in front of Hiei. The pair looks at each other. They look similar. Yusuke spots the pair's only difference. Talon's spiked hair contains red not silver. They both have speed on their side. Talon laughs as he throws his cloak aside. Hiei throws his cloak aside. Talon rushes towards Hiei.
Draw
Talon laughs as he and Hiei stand together.
Hiei: I have other things to do besides deal with you.
Talon: You are looking for the fox. Well, I'm looking for a fox as well.
Hiei: What the hell do you want from me? I don't know where to find it.
Talon: Oh, but I have an idea. The fox I'm looking for is named Azure.
I presume that you, however; you are looking for Kurama and the
female. I'll make you a deal you help me free Azure and I will use
what I know to get you started in the right direction towards Kurama.
Hiei: What do you know? If the information is good enough I will
consider helping you find Azure.
Talon: Sorry doesn't work that way brother. I know you well; after all we are twins.
Hiei: What the hell.
Talon: Oh that's right you don't know. Only Yukina was told about me.
Hiei: Fine I'll find Azure. Now tell me! Where do I find Kurama?
Talon: Tsunami. The canine enchanter has quite a collection. He plans
to enter the creatures into the pit wars. You have three days until
the pit wars begin.
Hiei: You're information wasn't very useful. However, I'll keep my
word.
Talon: I think we should stop yapping and begin our search.
Hiei watches as Talon begins to walk away. Kuwabara watches someone in the shadows. He waits until he can see the figure plainly before saying anything about it. Yusuke watches as a creature similar in appearance to Kurama steps into view. The female smiles slightly, but is immediately throw against a tree by Hiei.
Hiei: I don't want to play any games. Go Nawari; I would hate to waste
time killing you.
Nawari: Don't worry about me. Worry about the fox. You want to know
where he is. You can seek him within the cage lands. Hurry because he
is already bleeding.
Nawari disappears s Hiei begins to follow her. He and Talon can keep up with her, but Yusuke and Kuwabara lose Nawari. Hiei and Talon must return to them.
Hiei (angrily): I can't believe she got away.
Talon: She was hoping she would.
Hiei (speaking to Talon): Where do you find the cage lands?
Talon: It is actually referred to as Tsunami 's collection grounds.
The one thing I don't understand is why would the girl come out here
and tell us where to find who we are looking for.
Hiei: Because her pride is as bruised as her face. She is angry at
Tsunami. She is playing a game of revenge. She wants us to find them.
Either that or now Tsunami is collecting humans and felons now.
Talon: Not likely. I think you're first statement is more correct.
Pit Wars
Tsunami and Nawari watch the first pair of creatures fight brutally. Tsunami watched as Kurama was prepared for the next fight. Nawari held Shiraz's chain. Shiraz protested as she watched Kurama. Azure fell to her knees as Tsunami jerked her chain.
Tsunami: He will fight on the chain, won't he?
Tsunami receives a simple nod as a response.
Shiraz: KURMA PLEASE.(tears falling from her eyes).DON'T FIGHT! YOU'RE ALREADY HURT!
Kurama (stepping near for what could the last time): I have a chance
to earn your freedom. I won't allow you to suffer in that cage.
Shiraz (sliding her arms around Kurama): You don't have to worry about
me. I only want you safe. I love you and I can't bear to see you fight
monsters because of me. Please, don't do this. I'll be fine in the
cage.
Azure is now snatched to her feet and her chain is given to a creature for her to be prepared for the next fight. Kurama has already been told that Shiraz will not be placed in the pit if he fights in her place. This gives him twice as many creatures.
Shiraz (pleading as Kurama is taken to the pit): Please, Tsunami,
please let me fight in his place. Please, don't make him fight. What
about his hands? Please, let me take his place.
Tsunami (laughing): No child, I can't break a promise before I get
what I want.
Shiraz: YOU MONSTER! YOU ARE GOING TO FIGHT ME ANYWAYS, AREN'T YOU?
Tsunami: Quiet child. You will not fight tonight.
Kurama wins the first round. He eyes Shiraz as the next creature is shoved into the pit. Kurama finishes the battle with this creature quickly. As Kurama is removed from the pit by the chain around his throat and Azure in thrown to the next demon. Shiraz turns away. She can't watch anymore. Tsunami turns her back towards the battles. Kurama is brought back to Tsunami.
Tsunami: I knew you were worth every bit of trouble.
Shiraz goes to step towards Kurama. She is snatched off her feet. Tsunami won't allow it. Kurama steps towards her. She buries her face along his body. She then steps back from Kurama. She glances towards his wounded hands. They are bleeding again. His shoulder also pours blood. Shiraz again tends to the wounds. She pleads with Tsunami as Kurama is taken from her and thrown to the next demon.
Shiraz can see Azure as she is brought back to Tsunami. Azure looks away as blood flows down her arm from her shoulder. Shiraz can tell by the marks on her throat she was also lifted from the pit by the chain. Shiraz lowers her eyes hoping that Tsunami doesn't see the tears.
Tsunami: Don't cry child. He is still alive.
Shiraz listens as the next creature is thrown down in the pit for Kurama to fight. The creature's death comes quick. Shiraz is watching a shadow move around is Kurama lifted from the pit in the same fashion as before. Azure is brought to the edge of the pit as they lower down a pair of demons. She is thrown in. She wins this round also. Shiraz is still concentrating on the shadow as Kurama is led to Tsunami. Shiraz realizes her shadow is actually Hiei a she tries her best to stop the blood from pouring from Kurama's hands.
The wars are in recess as Yusuke and Kuwabara watch from afar. Hiei and Talon watch from the trees. They know how the wars function. Talon looks for Azure. He sees her, he doesn't know how mush longer she will survive the abuse. Talon's eyes glance at Kurama. He is in a must worse position than Azure. Talon looks at Hiei.
Talon (voice low): What do you think the colored bands around their arms are for?
Hiei: I'm not sure. The female fox has four. Kurama has seven.
Talon: That female demon has ten.
Kurama is taken back to the pit. He is thrown in as the female creature Talon saw is walking to the pit's edge. She is then joins her opponent below. Kurama steps back from her waiting for her to start the fight. He can see she has ten bands along her right arm. He glances towards the walls of the pit. He only has seven along his right arm. She has already defeated ten creatures. Why do I have to face her? Who is she? I don't know what she is capable of so I guess I have to wait. Kurama watches as she is lifted respectfully from the pit and another creature is lowered. He watches the creature as it eyes the seven bands. He notes the creature only has three. Kurama makes short work at causing the creature's death.
Tsunami (watching as Kurama is lifted from the pit): He is remarkable.
I knew he would be perfect to face The Satin Fox.(looking at the
fox).she has already collected ten bands. That's all right because she
has never faced my thief. I only hope that my thief is as cutthroat as
they say.
Hiei sat watching Talon as he read the words printed across a sign by a tent. A female fox stood in front of it. Her hair was spiked in the front and hung long in the back. She didn't seem to be owned by anyone.
History of the Satin Fox They deemed her the Satin Fox because of the softness of her fur. Her true identity was unknown. She was no thief like Kurama but an assassin. Even though everyone knows she is a remarkable thief no one has ever based her reputation upon it. She was a mix of a fox and some demon. Many believed it to be a fire demon. It was said that the last thing you would see before your heart stopped was her sable ears and sultry face. She was indeed beautiful, but beauty belonged to all foxes. She was ruthless and could fight with either Rose whip or sword. And in the pit wars she was permitted to use both. She was the only creature not forced to fight in the wars. It seemed she took pleasure in taking another's life. She fought in these wars because she wished to. Her victim's screams seemed to only encourage her. She was known for her ability to torture her victims before ending their lives.
Hiei (speaking to Talon): Do you think she was the Satin Fox?
Talon: Indeed. We must get Azure and your friends out of here before they have to face her.
Hiei: You don't believe that they can defeat her, do you?
Talon: I believe that Shiraz or Kurama may win against the girl, but I
don't believe Azure could fight her. Also we must consider that Kurama
is injured. The injuries may prevent him from winning.
Hiei: I think that they all stand a chance at winning against her
injuries or not. Kurama is one of the most ruthless fighters I know. I
met Shiraz in battle so I know she matches Kurama.
Talon: Ruthlessness may not be enough. I don't know how she fights.
Hiei: What if we were to fight her?
Talon: Only as a last resort.
They watch as Azure is forced to fight another creature. Hiei watches as other creatures are slain by this Satin Fox. Kurama is then placed in another battle. The number of bands along his arm now matches the Satin Fox.
Shiraz to fight the Satin Fox
Kurama has won the battles but is suffering. Shiraz can only see blood where skin should be seen. Eleven demons destroyed. There is no way Kurama can keep going like this. She sits along the ground; Kurama's head lies in her lap. She knows he is exhausted. Azure sleeps restlessly with seven bands along her arm. The time has comes for Kurama to face the Satin Fox.
Tsunami: Get up! You will face the Satin Fox.
Shiraz: NO HE WON'T! He is in no condition to fight! I will face the Satin Fox in his place.
Kurama (weekly): Shiraz no. This creature will do her best to kill you.
Shiraz: It can't be worse than fighting Hiei. I'll be fine, rest now. I will return. I promise.
Tsunami: Bravo girl. Fine child you may fight her.
Shiraz rises from where Kurama lies. She places a kiss along Kurama. She wipes his blood from her face as she is led to the pit. Shiraz is shoved into the pit as she watches as Satin Fox lower herself into the pit. She looks at Shiraz.
Satin Fox: You have no bands. Please just beg to be lifted from the pit.
Shiraz: Stop talking and fight me!
Satin Fox: You do realize that you are dealing with a cross between your lover and the felon Hiei?
Shiraz: You talk too must.
Shiraz strikes her first. The Satin Fox steps back.
Satin Fox: That was unexpected, you're more foolish than I believed
you to be. Rose whip! I think I'll kill you quick. Oh, and don't worry
I will kill your lover next. By the way I was born Lombre.
Shiraz: How cute. Your name is Flame.
The pair again face off against each other. Shiraz brings Lombre to her knees. Shiraz doesn't take her guard down as the Rose whip glides past her. She has now timed the rhythm of Lombre's swings. She grabs the whip between its thorns. She now has control of the Rose Whip. Lombre unsheaves her sword. Shiraz waits for her to swings the blade. She wraps the Rose whip around it and throws it from the pit.
Shiraz (throwing Lombre's Rose whip aside): I don't need this to beat
you. You only fight to give you a reputation.
Satin Fox (leaping from the pit): Let it be known that you won. Just
as Kurama won years ago before his thieving ways brought about his own
death. The difference between his fight with me and your fight with me
is your fight took place in the pit his did not.
Tsunami is celebrating as Hiei and Talon make their appearance. Talon watches as Satin Fox slices through the chains holding Shiraz, Kurama, and Azure. Tsunami prepares to fight for his trio. Hiei and Talon make short work of Tsunami as Yusuke and Kuwabara deal with Nawari. Hiei watches Shiraz rush to Kurama.
See ya next battle.
Disclaimer: I do not own Yu Yu Hakusho or any of its characters. However I do own Shiraz, Nawari, Azure, Tsunami, Talon, and Lombre (Satin Fox). I Quit by Hepburn. Hanging By A Moment by Lifehouse.
By Silverwolf
Sequel to Twists and Turns
Thoughts are in Italics
Read words are bold
Nawari sat alone. She couldn't stand the fact that Tsunami didn't look at her anymore. He had changed after catching "the trio" and she no longer wanted anything to do with him. At first it was I just want to see if I can remove the beads from their necks. Now it seemed to her that he was quite entranced with the caged trio. Now he seems entranced by them.
The Trio
Kurama and Shiraz were only the beginning of his collection. He now added another female thief. She was just as fearsome and cutthroat as the first pair. The silver fox completed his trio. Her name was Azure. She also was reborn as a human and was fifteen to the human world along with Kurama and Shiraz. He would never allow anyone to take his collection from him. She looked with sorrowful eyes towards the trio of foxes. Kurama was no longer inside of his cell, but shackled to it by his throat, his silver mane blew in the wind as Tsunami began to shackle Shiraz outside as well. Shiraz's mane of gold scattered in the wind and Azure completed his set with a mane of copper. She was now shackled outside with the pair. Nawari hated to look into their eyes, but she knew that a pair of aqua eyes stayed upon her. Kurama's golden eyes stayed upon Tsunami. Shiraz kept her emerald eyes on the sun or the moon depending on the time. Nawari hadn't been around the cage in days. She wondered if Hiei would come for the pair. She had heard of a lightening quick demon in search of the great thief. She hoped he would find them. At least then she would have Tsunami's attention for once. He sat often watching the trio lie in the cell. Before Kurama and Shiraz would try their hardest to find any opening, but now it seemed that the gave up hope. However, Azure's eyes still held that hope. Kurama and Shiraz's eyes held mischief. Well a fox is just that way. Maybe they will go back to searching for way out. Tsunami has now taken the time to make part of the large cell an area where they have shade. The problem with it is that Tsunami or myself also cannot see them. The area is divided into two parts. Azure prefers to be alone while Shiraz remains near Kurama. He allows them to feel the wind upon skin, but only from a shackle.
Nawari's Visit
Nawari cautious approaches the cage. She steps past several other cages full of bones. Tsunami had collected creatures before; however, they never last very long. This group he kept alive. In two weeks time he still hadn't made the trio go without food or shelter.
Nawari (gliding her hand along Kurama's face): You're beautiful fox. You know that.
Shiraz: BITCH, DON'T YOU EVER TOUCH HIM!
Nawari (turning towards Shiraz): Oh that's right you have feelings for
him. Don't worry I'll make sure that Tsunami knows.
Shiraz: I don't care who knows I won't let you even touch him. I don't
understand you, you allow Tsunami to keep us here even though you
could become in the same position. You disgust me!
Nawari: I will do as I please.(placing her hand back along Kurama).it
is rumored that Hiei is coming for you. I hope so.
Kurama (moving his face away): Just because you aren't chained up
doesn't give you permission to touch me. Hiei doesn't even know where
to find me.
Nawari: He will.
Nawari steps away from Kurama and then towards Shiraz as she attempts to get Shiraz punished. Shiraz strikes her as Kurama steps closer to Shiraz's side. Nawari squeals and winces in pain. Tsunami appears and looks towards Nawari.
Tsunami: What happened?
Nawari: That little wench hit me.
Tsunami: Love, you know that the creature's hands are not bound, why
do you taut them so? You should just stay away.(he then turns towards
Shiraz).ask for you should never put your filthy hands on her!
Tsunami goes to strike Shiraz. Shiraz closes her eyes as he draws back, but she never feels him connect. Shiraz opens her eyes. She sees that she didn't receive the impact Kurama did. Nawari squeals as blood pours from his hands. He has caught a Rose whip. The thorns rip flesh as Tsunami pulls the whip back. Tsunami steps away as Shiraz begins to rip at her clothing. She wraps Kurama's hands in the material.
The Fight
Tsunami walks with Nawari until they are out of sight. He looks at Nawari as she turns to face him. Nawari winces as Tsunami strikes her.
Tsunami: YOU STUPID GIRL! HOW WILL I BE ABLE TO ENTER HIM INTO THE PIT
IF HE IS ALREADY HAS INJURIES!
Nawari: I DIDN'T SWING THE WHIP YOU DID! YOU INJURIED HIM BY ATTACKING
SHIRAZ! I TOLD YOU HE WOULD NEVER ALLOW YOU TO HARM HER! HELL HE SAID
HE WOULD KILL THE HIEI FOR HARMING HER!
Tsunami (looking at the marks along Nawari): Love, I never.
Nawari: Well you did.
(I Quit)
There was a time when I would
Go walking backwards round the world if you said you're mine
And I'd run blindfolded down the King's Road Monday morning
If you just for once arrived on time
But you turned into another liar
And you came on like a new Messiah
So before you say what you desire
I'm telling you now
I quit, I quit
'Cos loving you's a job I don't just need
Ain't gonna go to work no more
I quit, I quit
The situations vacant for me
Ain't gonna go to work no more
Ain't gonna go to work no more, ain't gonna go to work
I got my hands dirty while you rolled cigarettes
With one eye on the time
I tried my hardest
I've been conscientious
But I'm taking back that heart of mine
You can't roll me round your tongue no more baby
It's time to clear up your emotional debris
And if I'm falling overboard, please don't save me
'Cos I'm telling you now
Na da dai dai dai da-dai, da da dai dai dai
Baby, na da dai dai dai
If you'd like to say you're sorry
You're just like every other lover
A shot rings out and you go running for cover
And I'm sorry I can't be your mother
And I'm telling you now
I quit, I quit
Na da dai dai dai
I quit, I quit
Na da dai dai dai
I quit, I quit
Na da dai dai dai
Ain't gonna go to work no more
Ain't gonna go to work no more
Ain't gonna go to work
Nawari steps away from Tsunami. She is angry with him. You may have hit me, but I will do far worse to you. I know where to find Hiei and now he will know where to find the fox. That will hurt you more than striking back. Tsunami leaves as Nawari is out of sight. He knows that Nawari is traveling back towards the cell. He expects trouble, but doesn't bother with stopping her. Nawari walks back towards the trio. She steps towards Kurama.
Nawari: Let me see your hands.
Kurama doesn't allow Nawari near him. His hands have begun to bleed through the cloth wrapped around them. He remains at Shiraz's side.
Nawari: Let me see your hands!
Kurama doesn't move. Azure looks at Nawari, her eyes are filled with hatred.
Azure: Haven't you done enough? You have done the damage now let him be.
Nawari: He may just bleed to death.
Shiraz: Unlike you I actually care about him. LET US BE! You shouldn't
care for us; we are just your property remember. You wanted us here
when you helped Tsunami place us in this cage. Now you want to have
feelings. Well, let me tell you something, it's too late for feelings
now. What's done is done. NOW LEAVE US ALONE!
Shiraz begins to unwrap the cloth from Kurama's hands as the wounds have begun to clot. She rips at her clothing again. She wraps the wounds for the second time. Kurama winces back the pain. Nawari steps away figuring that Kurama is better off be left alone. Tsunami returns and places the trio back into the cell. He looks at Kurama, but doesn't have anything to say. Kurama walks with Shiraz out of sight.
Together
Kurama keeps his eyes on Shiraz as she lies along a filthy mattress. Kurama joins her. He places his head along her chest.
Shiraz: I promise I'll get us out of this mess.
Kurama looks at her.
(Hanging By A Moment)
Desperate for changing
Starving for truth
I'm closer to where I started
Chasing after you
I'm falling even more in love with you
letting go of all I've held onto
I'm standing here until you make me move
I'm hanging by a moment here with you
forgetting all I'm lacking
completely and complete
I'll take your invitation
you take all of me
now... I'm falling even more in love with you
letting go of all I've held onto
I'm standing here until you make me move
I'm hanging by a moment here with you
I'm living for the only thing I know
I'm running and not quite sure where to go
I don't know what I'm diving into
just hanging by a moment here with you
there's nothing left to lose
nothing left to find
there is nothing in the world that can change my mind
there is nothing else
there is nothing else...
Desperate for changing
Starving for truth
Closer where I Started
Chasing after you
I'm falling even more in love with you
letting go of all I've held onto
I'm standing here until you make me move
I'm hanging by a moment here with you
I'm living for the only thing I know
I'm running and not quite sure where to go
I don't know what I'm diving into
just hanging by a moment here with you
just hanging by a moment hanging by a moment...
hanging by a moment...
hanging by a moment here with you...
Shiraz closes her eyes as the moon rises. Kurama sleeps restlessly. Shiraz knows that Azure sits in the cell watching the moon. Azure decides to disappear from sight when Tsunami begins to watch her.
Search Placed on Hold
Hiei sits angry with Koenma. They have a case to sole that Koenma feels is important. He promises Hiei that he will locate Kurama. They are to go after a demon named Talon. While Koenma doesn't seem to know very much about Talon he sends them to find the creature anyway. Botan doesn't like that idea.
Botan (as the team leaves): Shouldn't they know at what we know?
Koenma: What do you mean? I can't just tell them that they are dealing
with Hiei's twin. Hell, Hiei doesn't even know about the boy. Talon
is just as aggressive as Hiei. If I send them into this case knowing
that they will walk into this case with the impression that they can
catch him the same as Hiei.
Botan: Fine. I'll tell them whom they are dealing with.
Botan leaves angrily. She knows that the team must know about Talon. But would that give the team an advantage or would it make things worse. Botan joins Yusuke and Kuwabara as they prepare to leave. Hiei follows, but before they leave he chooses to check on Yukina. He still doesn't know how Yukina discovered that he was her brother. She stands by the door as Hiei slips through it. Yukina smiles his way. She hasn't told him of his twin.
Hunting Talon
Kuwabara walks with Botan. Hiei now walks ahead of the group. Yusuke tails them. They have rest where Talon is said to dwell. Hiei watches someone cross through the path. Kuwabara is surprised at the figure's speed. Hiei watches the figure pass by again. He knows it is Talon.
Talon stops in front of Hiei. The pair looks at each other. They look similar. Yusuke spots the pair's only difference. Talon's spiked hair contains red not silver. They both have speed on their side. Talon laughs as he throws his cloak aside. Hiei throws his cloak aside. Talon rushes towards Hiei.
Draw
Talon laughs as he and Hiei stand together.
Hiei: I have other things to do besides deal with you.
Talon: You are looking for the fox. Well, I'm looking for a fox as well.
Hiei: What the hell do you want from me? I don't know where to find it.
Talon: Oh, but I have an idea. The fox I'm looking for is named Azure.
I presume that you, however; you are looking for Kurama and the
female. I'll make you a deal you help me free Azure and I will use
what I know to get you started in the right direction towards Kurama.
Hiei: What do you know? If the information is good enough I will
consider helping you find Azure.
Talon: Sorry doesn't work that way brother. I know you well; after all we are twins.
Hiei: What the hell.
Talon: Oh that's right you don't know. Only Yukina was told about me.
Hiei: Fine I'll find Azure. Now tell me! Where do I find Kurama?
Talon: Tsunami. The canine enchanter has quite a collection. He plans
to enter the creatures into the pit wars. You have three days until
the pit wars begin.
Hiei: You're information wasn't very useful. However, I'll keep my
word.
Talon: I think we should stop yapping and begin our search.
Hiei watches as Talon begins to walk away. Kuwabara watches someone in the shadows. He waits until he can see the figure plainly before saying anything about it. Yusuke watches as a creature similar in appearance to Kurama steps into view. The female smiles slightly, but is immediately throw against a tree by Hiei.
Hiei: I don't want to play any games. Go Nawari; I would hate to waste
time killing you.
Nawari: Don't worry about me. Worry about the fox. You want to know
where he is. You can seek him within the cage lands. Hurry because he
is already bleeding.
Nawari disappears s Hiei begins to follow her. He and Talon can keep up with her, but Yusuke and Kuwabara lose Nawari. Hiei and Talon must return to them.
Hiei (angrily): I can't believe she got away.
Talon: She was hoping she would.
Hiei (speaking to Talon): Where do you find the cage lands?
Talon: It is actually referred to as Tsunami 's collection grounds.
The one thing I don't understand is why would the girl come out here
and tell us where to find who we are looking for.
Hiei: Because her pride is as bruised as her face. She is angry at
Tsunami. She is playing a game of revenge. She wants us to find them.
Either that or now Tsunami is collecting humans and felons now.
Talon: Not likely. I think you're first statement is more correct.
Pit Wars
Tsunami and Nawari watch the first pair of creatures fight brutally. Tsunami watched as Kurama was prepared for the next fight. Nawari held Shiraz's chain. Shiraz protested as she watched Kurama. Azure fell to her knees as Tsunami jerked her chain.
Tsunami: He will fight on the chain, won't he?
Tsunami receives a simple nod as a response.
Shiraz: KURMA PLEASE.(tears falling from her eyes).DON'T FIGHT! YOU'RE ALREADY HURT!
Kurama (stepping near for what could the last time): I have a chance
to earn your freedom. I won't allow you to suffer in that cage.
Shiraz (sliding her arms around Kurama): You don't have to worry about
me. I only want you safe. I love you and I can't bear to see you fight
monsters because of me. Please, don't do this. I'll be fine in the
cage.
Azure is now snatched to her feet and her chain is given to a creature for her to be prepared for the next fight. Kurama has already been told that Shiraz will not be placed in the pit if he fights in her place. This gives him twice as many creatures.
Shiraz (pleading as Kurama is taken to the pit): Please, Tsunami,
please let me fight in his place. Please, don't make him fight. What
about his hands? Please, let me take his place.
Tsunami (laughing): No child, I can't break a promise before I get
what I want.
Shiraz: YOU MONSTER! YOU ARE GOING TO FIGHT ME ANYWAYS, AREN'T YOU?
Tsunami: Quiet child. You will not fight tonight.
Kurama wins the first round. He eyes Shiraz as the next creature is shoved into the pit. Kurama finishes the battle with this creature quickly. As Kurama is removed from the pit by the chain around his throat and Azure in thrown to the next demon. Shiraz turns away. She can't watch anymore. Tsunami turns her back towards the battles. Kurama is brought back to Tsunami.
Tsunami: I knew you were worth every bit of trouble.
Shiraz goes to step towards Kurama. She is snatched off her feet. Tsunami won't allow it. Kurama steps towards her. She buries her face along his body. She then steps back from Kurama. She glances towards his wounded hands. They are bleeding again. His shoulder also pours blood. Shiraz again tends to the wounds. She pleads with Tsunami as Kurama is taken from her and thrown to the next demon.
Shiraz can see Azure as she is brought back to Tsunami. Azure looks away as blood flows down her arm from her shoulder. Shiraz can tell by the marks on her throat she was also lifted from the pit by the chain. Shiraz lowers her eyes hoping that Tsunami doesn't see the tears.
Tsunami: Don't cry child. He is still alive.
Shiraz listens as the next creature is thrown down in the pit for Kurama to fight. The creature's death comes quick. Shiraz is watching a shadow move around is Kurama lifted from the pit in the same fashion as before. Azure is brought to the edge of the pit as they lower down a pair of demons. She is thrown in. She wins this round also. Shiraz is still concentrating on the shadow as Kurama is led to Tsunami. Shiraz realizes her shadow is actually Hiei a she tries her best to stop the blood from pouring from Kurama's hands.
The wars are in recess as Yusuke and Kuwabara watch from afar. Hiei and Talon watch from the trees. They know how the wars function. Talon looks for Azure. He sees her, he doesn't know how mush longer she will survive the abuse. Talon's eyes glance at Kurama. He is in a must worse position than Azure. Talon looks at Hiei.
Talon (voice low): What do you think the colored bands around their arms are for?
Hiei: I'm not sure. The female fox has four. Kurama has seven.
Talon: That female demon has ten.
Kurama is taken back to the pit. He is thrown in as the female creature Talon saw is walking to the pit's edge. She is then joins her opponent below. Kurama steps back from her waiting for her to start the fight. He can see she has ten bands along her right arm. He glances towards the walls of the pit. He only has seven along his right arm. She has already defeated ten creatures. Why do I have to face her? Who is she? I don't know what she is capable of so I guess I have to wait. Kurama watches as she is lifted respectfully from the pit and another creature is lowered. He watches the creature as it eyes the seven bands. He notes the creature only has three. Kurama makes short work at causing the creature's death.
Tsunami (watching as Kurama is lifted from the pit): He is remarkable.
I knew he would be perfect to face The Satin Fox.(looking at the
fox).she has already collected ten bands. That's all right because she
has never faced my thief. I only hope that my thief is as cutthroat as
they say.
Hiei sat watching Talon as he read the words printed across a sign by a tent. A female fox stood in front of it. Her hair was spiked in the front and hung long in the back. She didn't seem to be owned by anyone.
History of the Satin Fox They deemed her the Satin Fox because of the softness of her fur. Her true identity was unknown. She was no thief like Kurama but an assassin. Even though everyone knows she is a remarkable thief no one has ever based her reputation upon it. She was a mix of a fox and some demon. Many believed it to be a fire demon. It was said that the last thing you would see before your heart stopped was her sable ears and sultry face. She was indeed beautiful, but beauty belonged to all foxes. She was ruthless and could fight with either Rose whip or sword. And in the pit wars she was permitted to use both. She was the only creature not forced to fight in the wars. It seemed she took pleasure in taking another's life. She fought in these wars because she wished to. Her victim's screams seemed to only encourage her. She was known for her ability to torture her victims before ending their lives.
Hiei (speaking to Talon): Do you think she was the Satin Fox?
Talon: Indeed. We must get Azure and your friends out of here before they have to face her.
Hiei: You don't believe that they can defeat her, do you?
Talon: I believe that Shiraz or Kurama may win against the girl, but I
don't believe Azure could fight her. Also we must consider that Kurama
is injured. The injuries may prevent him from winning.
Hiei: I think that they all stand a chance at winning against her
injuries or not. Kurama is one of the most ruthless fighters I know. I
met Shiraz in battle so I know she matches Kurama.
Talon: Ruthlessness may not be enough. I don't know how she fights.
Hiei: What if we were to fight her?
Talon: Only as a last resort.
They watch as Azure is forced to fight another creature. Hiei watches as other creatures are slain by this Satin Fox. Kurama is then placed in another battle. The number of bands along his arm now matches the Satin Fox.
Shiraz to fight the Satin Fox
Kurama has won the battles but is suffering. Shiraz can only see blood where skin should be seen. Eleven demons destroyed. There is no way Kurama can keep going like this. She sits along the ground; Kurama's head lies in her lap. She knows he is exhausted. Azure sleeps restlessly with seven bands along her arm. The time has comes for Kurama to face the Satin Fox.
Tsunami: Get up! You will face the Satin Fox.
Shiraz: NO HE WON'T! He is in no condition to fight! I will face the Satin Fox in his place.
Kurama (weekly): Shiraz no. This creature will do her best to kill you.
Shiraz: It can't be worse than fighting Hiei. I'll be fine, rest now. I will return. I promise.
Tsunami: Bravo girl. Fine child you may fight her.
Shiraz rises from where Kurama lies. She places a kiss along Kurama. She wipes his blood from her face as she is led to the pit. Shiraz is shoved into the pit as she watches as Satin Fox lower herself into the pit. She looks at Shiraz.
Satin Fox: You have no bands. Please just beg to be lifted from the pit.
Shiraz: Stop talking and fight me!
Satin Fox: You do realize that you are dealing with a cross between your lover and the felon Hiei?
Shiraz: You talk too must.
Shiraz strikes her first. The Satin Fox steps back.
Satin Fox: That was unexpected, you're more foolish than I believed
you to be. Rose whip! I think I'll kill you quick. Oh, and don't worry
I will kill your lover next. By the way I was born Lombre.
Shiraz: How cute. Your name is Flame.
The pair again face off against each other. Shiraz brings Lombre to her knees. Shiraz doesn't take her guard down as the Rose whip glides past her. She has now timed the rhythm of Lombre's swings. She grabs the whip between its thorns. She now has control of the Rose Whip. Lombre unsheaves her sword. Shiraz waits for her to swings the blade. She wraps the Rose whip around it and throws it from the pit.
Shiraz (throwing Lombre's Rose whip aside): I don't need this to beat
you. You only fight to give you a reputation.
Satin Fox (leaping from the pit): Let it be known that you won. Just
as Kurama won years ago before his thieving ways brought about his own
death. The difference between his fight with me and your fight with me
is your fight took place in the pit his did not.
Tsunami is celebrating as Hiei and Talon make their appearance. Talon watches as Satin Fox slices through the chains holding Shiraz, Kurama, and Azure. Tsunami prepares to fight for his trio. Hiei and Talon make short work of Tsunami as Yusuke and Kuwabara deal with Nawari. Hiei watches Shiraz rush to Kurama.
See ya next battle.
Disclaimer: I do not own Yu Yu Hakusho or any of its characters. However I do own Shiraz, Nawari, Azure, Tsunami, Talon, and Lombre (Satin Fox). I Quit by Hepburn. Hanging By A Moment by Lifehouse.