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Thanks everyone who reviewed, got some interesting feedback, but no flames!! YAY!! That makes me happy. Though I better put on my flame proof suit for this chap. ^-^u
Oh yeah, if you like this next chap, you better go read Nightmares: Old Oaths by Sycogerl. ^-^. But if you don't, go read it anyway!!
Anyways,
Mr. m16- You really think so? *blushes like crazy*But I thought about what your saying, and this is what I think:
. . This is hard to explain! X.X Okay, when I first saw Yu Yu Hakusho and the Yukina saga, I thought it was really strange. Hiei is a fire demon/part ice demon, and Yukina is an ice demon. Well in the core materials, fire can't stand water, and water can't stand fire. And ice is just a metamorphosis of water, right?
So it always struck me as sort of a poetic justice that they spend their whole lives looking for each other, but, in essence, can't stand each other. ^-^
And I never thought that a fire demon would be equipped to survive cold, as I assume they would originate from really hot place! Just like if we plopped Yukina in the Sahara desert, she would be a little Yukina-puddle. *I'd bet you like that, huh Jess?*
And the only reason Hiei would be able to stand this much cold so far is because of the koorime blood he has. And I always thought it would be really cool to have them fight, you know? Because I figured they'd cancel each other out. But in my story Yukina has the upper hand.
I donno, maybe I'm just ranting at something I'm totally wrong on (but I don't think the series really tells us about the hot/cold thing, do they?) But this is how I see it, and therefore how the story goes. ^-^
Wow, I have ranted for way to long, so on with the story!
Oh yeah, this is the evil person
Ohh, your interested now, aint ya?
*~Chapter 14~*
Yukina's eyes widened, clearing instantly. "He's my brother?" *Why didn't I see it before?!* Racing over to the lake, she dove in after him.
*Cold . .so cold. . .can't breathe . .* Hiei felt as if his lungs would collapse or explode soon. Cells were dying, his brain beginning to shut down from lack of oxygen, not to mention he had lost all feeling in his various limbs. Impulsively, he gasped, bringing the deadly water into his lungs.
A hand reached out and grabbed him just before he slipped into darkness.
Yukina wrapped an arm around Hiei's small, limp waist and dragged him to the surface, coughing and gasping as she emerged from the watery depths. She struggled with Hiei's weight, handing him up to Yusuke, who pulled him onto the grassy field. As soon as Yukina had gone after the fire demon all the ice and snow had receded, leaving the thaw but very confused Sango and Kuwabara.
Yusuke examined Hiei as the others crowded around. He was deathly pale, black locks plastered to his face, his lips an unnatural blue color. Yukina pressed an ear to his chest, listening frantically for a heartbeat.
"He's not breathing!" She cried, and Kagome pushed forward.
"I know CPR!" she knelt next to Hiei, pinching his nose closed and pressing her lips against him, breathing air into his mouth. Pulling back, she began to press his chest.
"One two three four five!" She said and repeated the process, pressing her ear to his chest.
"It isn't working!" She yelled in exasperation. Kagome bent over and filled his lungs with air, thrusting arithmetically.
No one noticed as a gray wisp slipped from Yukina's lips and into another member of the team.
"One two three--" Hiei's back arched as he gasped, water bursting from his lips as he coughed and choked. Yukina gently eased him into her arms as he convulsed violently with hypothermia.
Kagome saw something strange as she watched the koorime. A pink flashing.
"Yukina!" she said, taking her hand, "there's Shikon shards in your hands!" Kagome was mentally slapping herself for not seeing it before while the ice maiden watched her quizzically.
*So that's why she was so strong.* Inuyasha thought, then turned to the mountain. "Now where's the Ketsueki guy?"
As if on cue, Kurama let out a sharp gasp and cradled his head.
"Kurama, what's wrong?" He didn't answer for a moment, then looked at the others, eyes wide in horror.
"Get out of here, get out of here now!" he yelled, backing away from them.
"Kurama . . . " Kagome started to move toward the fox.
"NOW!" Vines shot out of the ground and pushed them back, while huge trees suddenly shot up from the ground, forming a tight circle around him.
"Kurama!" Inuyasha yelled, banging on one of the trees, "What the hell is wrong with you?!"
"Why would Kurama . ." A cry of pain rang out from the enclosure and the trees disappeared, a huge burst of silver ki exploding outward. Yusuke blocked his face as the blinding energy washed over them all, tearing debris from the ground and flinging it back. Soon the energy retreated, lacing the air around the fox, cracking like lightning.
"What the . . ?" Yusuke gasped as Kurama came forward, smirking deviously.
"You should have listened to the fox, maybe some of you would have lived. It was Kurama's voice and body, but his eyes were glowing coal black. He raised a hand and examined it, smirking as he curled it into a fist.
"As soon as I lay eyes on this body I knew I had to have it. I didn't expect such resistance, Yukina was much easier to control. That small burst that forced me out was unexpected, but it worked out all for the better." Kurama frowned, raising a hand a hand to his head.
"Hn. Stupid Youko, trying to regain control. That is how you must keep the hosts obedient, with pain. Too bad it damages the body."
"Who the hell are you?!" Yusuke demanded angrily, bringing a small laugh from the possessed fox.
"You are not worthy enough to know my name, human, since I'm going to kill you without breaking a sweat."
"Shut up!" Inuyasha growled. *How am I going to do this without hurting Kurama? Yukina regained control, but I doubt this thing is going to get distracted anytime soon.*
"Botan, Kagome, Yukina." Kuwabara whispered loud enough for the girls to hear as he produced his spirit sword. "Get back, take everyone injured and Shippo."
"Trying to protect the girls, how quaint." Kurama smirked, his ears twitching as he called upon the grass sword. "That won't save them for long. I see Kurama has some feeling for the blue haired one, so maybe I'll kill her first . . . " He gasped in pain and clutched his head as his whole body convulsed. Kurama snickered, looking at the frightened girl.
"He must really like you, he almost got me that time. Oh well, I'll just kill you all one by one, make things more interesting." He said, rasing a hand as the grass sword enveloped it.
Swinging the sword through the air, huge spears of bamboo shot up from the ground toward them. Yusuke and Kuwabara turned tail to avoid getting speared as Inuyasha flitted out of the way. He stopped for a moment just to have a close encounter with Kurama's sword.
"Spirit Gun!" Yusuke yelled as the blue beam shot forward, hitting Kurama square in the chest, dirt billowing up in the air. When the dust cleared, possessed Kurama was laughing as he fingered the light burn mark.
"Oh, Yusuke, you greatly underestimate the power of this fox, trying to stun me. Allow me to show you." He kicked off faster than the eye could see.
"Where is he?!" Kuwabara yelled, searching the ground for any sign. Yusuke spotted something out of the corner of his eye.
"Move!" Inuyasha jumped just as Kurama's sword came crashing down to bury in the ground. He swung his weapon around, succeeding in nicking the demon lightly in the chest. Kurama kicked off into the air, smirking.
"Kuwabara, watch out!" Yusuke yelled and the punk jumped to the side, the rose whip tearing long gashes in his right arm, but at least it wasn't his chest.
The fox smiled.This is going to be more fun than I thought.
***
Kurama lay curled up in a corner of his mind, cursing softly through his pain. No, this couldn't happen, no . . . Every time he tried to retaliate against this thing in his head it would trigger the pain nerves in his mind until he couldn't even think he was screaming so badly. Whatever this thing was it was tearing his mind apart.
Your friends are tougher than I thought, this could take a bit longer than I expected. Kurama didn't answer.
Oh, not interesting enough for you? Maybe I will go after that Botan girl . .
*You wouldn't dare.* He snarled and the demon laughed, drawing a small cry of pain from the fox.
I'm going to kill them by hand, one by one, so you can watch them die. I have seen your memories Youko, and that is what you fear the most. That you will be alone, either by betrayal or death.
Their blood on your hands, their dead accusing eyes staring up at you, asking why you did this to them. . .
*No.* Kurama whispered painfully as disturbing images flashed through his vision. His friends' mutilated carcasses, the ground stained crimson. Their eyes glazed, reflecting the last few seconds of fear they felt. Kurama tried to look away, but it was like a concrete nightmare, unable to change. Unable to ignore.
Just like Kuronue.
*NO!* He screamed, the memories of his friends death hurtling to him like bricks. No, it wouldn't happen again. Kurama reached forward and grabbed hold of the intruder, ignoring the mind numbing pain that met him.
***
Yusuke watched in horror as Kurama sank to his knees, clutching his head and crying out in pain. His eyes flickered from black to gold as they all watched him fight for control. He muttered angrily, though his words were inaudible. The others watched, not knowing who was winning, and didn't dare attack.
"Yusuke." Kurama gasped, his eyes normal, voice hoarse with pain. "You've got to kill me . ."
"Kurama-"
"Do it now!" he yelled, he's going to kill you all-" He was cut off as a scream ripped from his throat, his hands clutching his head so hard his nails pierced his scalp, drawing blood.
His eyes began to flicker again.
"No!"
"Stop fighting Youko, it only makes it more painful." his own voice taunted back at him.
"Get out of my head . .Bastard . ."
'It isn't nice to call names. You'll pay for that." Kurama cried out haggardly as black took control once again and got to his feet. He raised a hand, smirking.
Huge vines shot out from the ground, twisting towards the boys. Yusuke and Inuyasha jumped out of the way, but Kuwabara was not so fast. Curling around the punk, the vines raised him into the air, constricting around the boy like dozens of snakes.
"Stop it!" Yusuke yelled and ran for the fox, but was forced back by stabbing bamboo spears. Kurama laughed and began to tighten the vines around Kuwabara. The tips burrowed under his skin, blood spurting as white flowers blossomed from the wounds, then became tinted red as they drew more and more blood. One in particular cramped around his neck, cutting of his air supply.
The two demons watched in absolute horror as Kuwabara tried to break free, trying to draw in air as his face became blueish and his eyes began to roll back.
"Damn you!" Inuyasha yelled, jumping up and bringing his sword down onto the demon. One of the vines unwrapped from Kuwabara and swung around, batting Inuyasha aside like he was a fly. The demon slammed into a large oak tree, a loud crack resonating. He coughed as blood spurted from his mouth.
"Spirit Gun!" Yusuke yelled, the beam cutting through the vines holding Kuwabara suspended. He fell to the ground, coughing as he tore the vines from his neck and from under his skin.
"Bad move." New vines shot out at Yusuke, razor tips ripping towards him. He jumped out of the way, but didn't dodge them all. Three met their targets.
Yusuke cried out in pain as the vines dug into his arm, chest, and knee, blood spraying from the wounds. Suddenly sharp barbs sprung from the ends and tore into his muscles as the vines retracted, taking chunks of skin with them. Yusuke looked down and felt sick when he saw the milky white of his knee cap.
"Take this!" A feminine voice rang out behind them, and Kurama turned to come face to face with Sango's boomerang. It would have connected had a sudden bamboo steak not shoot up and stop it in its tracks. Kurama turned to the defiant Sango.
"You are very annoying, woman." A rose stem curled up from the ground and around the girl, taking her by surprise as the thorns dug deep into her skin. It began to crush her in its powerful grip, then flung her into the rocky mountain wall. She hit with a loud smack and slid to the ground, unmoving.
Kilala struggled to her feet and charged at Kurama, flames bursting from her mouth. Petals erupted around the fox, deflecting the onslaught of fire. Kilala stopped when she realized it wasn't working and bared her teeth, preparing to strike.
The rose whip lashed out and wrapped around the cat. With one tug, it sent deep gashes through Kilala's skin and she howled in pain, changing to a kitten as she collapsed.
"He's playing with us." Yusuke gasped as he tried to get to his feet. He had seen Youko call some of the most terrifying plants he had ever seen and demolish enemies with a single blow, and he could do the same with them. But he wasn't. He was taunting them, torturing them, drinking up every horrifying moment with the utmost of pleasures.
It was all a game.
The spirit detective raised his arm, index finger pointed. Right for the kitsune. *Damn I hope this isn't my last bullet.* He thought as he drew his energy into a small sphere.
"Yusuke, Yusuke, Yusuke." A voice taunted overhead. He looked up to see Youko Kurama, the great spirit fox, grinning sadistically at him. Too late he realized that vines had crept up around him and they suddenly shot out, taking tight hold on his limbs as they forced him to his feet.
"That right arm is beginning to be quite a bother. I suppose we shall have to get rid of it." The vine around his arm began to tighten.
Yusuke bit his lip and turned his head away to try and ignore the pain, but with every breath the vine squeezed harder, until he felt his bone begin to crack. The detective screamed in pain as the fox's plant began to bend his arm backwards at the elbow slowly, mockingly.
A sickening snap was heard and Yusuke cried out and slumped, gasping for air as sweat ran into his eyes.
"What shall we break next? The other arm? A leg?" the possessed demon closed his eyes, all of Kurama's memories flashing before him like a movie. "Strong, loyal, selfless, all admirable qualities. Maybe I'll just snap your neck; a relatively painless death. You deserve that much."
"This has to end." Inuyasha muttered as he staggered to his feet, wiping his chin. Sprinting off, he raced for the fox with a cry. Kurama smirked and raised his sword to block Inuyasha's, their faces inches apart as power cracked around the two.
"You can still walk; I'm surprised."
"It takes more than that to take me down." Kurama smirked and tore away, jumping into the air, closely followed by the dog demon. The two clashes with their blades at lightning speed. Both landed, raced off and sprang into the ground again.
Inuyasha was above Kurama and he thrust the blade down, aiming for his shoulder.
At the last second he saw the fox swerve.
And the wind scar appeared.
"No!" Inuyasha yelled, "Kurama, get . .!"
The blade sliced into Kurama's chest and through the wind scar as the kitsune looked up at the dog demon with golden eyes.
*Thank you . .*
Those two words drifted through Inuyasha's mind as the blinding energy ripped through Kurama's body, silencing him.
***
I DON'T DESERVE TO LIVE!
*Hangs self*
*Sensei zips up flame proof suit* Review!
Thanks everyone who reviewed, got some interesting feedback, but no flames!! YAY!! That makes me happy. Though I better put on my flame proof suit for this chap. ^-^u
Oh yeah, if you like this next chap, you better go read Nightmares: Old Oaths by Sycogerl. ^-^. But if you don't, go read it anyway!!
Anyways,
Mr. m16- You really think so? *blushes like crazy*But I thought about what your saying, and this is what I think:
. . This is hard to explain! X.X Okay, when I first saw Yu Yu Hakusho and the Yukina saga, I thought it was really strange. Hiei is a fire demon/part ice demon, and Yukina is an ice demon. Well in the core materials, fire can't stand water, and water can't stand fire. And ice is just a metamorphosis of water, right?
So it always struck me as sort of a poetic justice that they spend their whole lives looking for each other, but, in essence, can't stand each other. ^-^
And I never thought that a fire demon would be equipped to survive cold, as I assume they would originate from really hot place! Just like if we plopped Yukina in the Sahara desert, she would be a little Yukina-puddle. *I'd bet you like that, huh Jess?*
And the only reason Hiei would be able to stand this much cold so far is because of the koorime blood he has. And I always thought it would be really cool to have them fight, you know? Because I figured they'd cancel each other out. But in my story Yukina has the upper hand.
I donno, maybe I'm just ranting at something I'm totally wrong on (but I don't think the series really tells us about the hot/cold thing, do they?) But this is how I see it, and therefore how the story goes. ^-^
Wow, I have ranted for way to long, so on with the story!
Oh yeah, this is the evil person
Ohh, your interested now, aint ya?
*~Chapter 14~*
Yukina's eyes widened, clearing instantly. "He's my brother?" *Why didn't I see it before?!* Racing over to the lake, she dove in after him.
*Cold . .so cold. . .can't breathe . .* Hiei felt as if his lungs would collapse or explode soon. Cells were dying, his brain beginning to shut down from lack of oxygen, not to mention he had lost all feeling in his various limbs. Impulsively, he gasped, bringing the deadly water into his lungs.
A hand reached out and grabbed him just before he slipped into darkness.
Yukina wrapped an arm around Hiei's small, limp waist and dragged him to the surface, coughing and gasping as she emerged from the watery depths. She struggled with Hiei's weight, handing him up to Yusuke, who pulled him onto the grassy field. As soon as Yukina had gone after the fire demon all the ice and snow had receded, leaving the thaw but very confused Sango and Kuwabara.
Yusuke examined Hiei as the others crowded around. He was deathly pale, black locks plastered to his face, his lips an unnatural blue color. Yukina pressed an ear to his chest, listening frantically for a heartbeat.
"He's not breathing!" She cried, and Kagome pushed forward.
"I know CPR!" she knelt next to Hiei, pinching his nose closed and pressing her lips against him, breathing air into his mouth. Pulling back, she began to press his chest.
"One two three four five!" She said and repeated the process, pressing her ear to his chest.
"It isn't working!" She yelled in exasperation. Kagome bent over and filled his lungs with air, thrusting arithmetically.
No one noticed as a gray wisp slipped from Yukina's lips and into another member of the team.
"One two three--" Hiei's back arched as he gasped, water bursting from his lips as he coughed and choked. Yukina gently eased him into her arms as he convulsed violently with hypothermia.
Kagome saw something strange as she watched the koorime. A pink flashing.
"Yukina!" she said, taking her hand, "there's Shikon shards in your hands!" Kagome was mentally slapping herself for not seeing it before while the ice maiden watched her quizzically.
*So that's why she was so strong.* Inuyasha thought, then turned to the mountain. "Now where's the Ketsueki guy?"
As if on cue, Kurama let out a sharp gasp and cradled his head.
"Kurama, what's wrong?" He didn't answer for a moment, then looked at the others, eyes wide in horror.
"Get out of here, get out of here now!" he yelled, backing away from them.
"Kurama . . . " Kagome started to move toward the fox.
"NOW!" Vines shot out of the ground and pushed them back, while huge trees suddenly shot up from the ground, forming a tight circle around him.
"Kurama!" Inuyasha yelled, banging on one of the trees, "What the hell is wrong with you?!"
"Why would Kurama . ." A cry of pain rang out from the enclosure and the trees disappeared, a huge burst of silver ki exploding outward. Yusuke blocked his face as the blinding energy washed over them all, tearing debris from the ground and flinging it back. Soon the energy retreated, lacing the air around the fox, cracking like lightning.
"What the . . ?" Yusuke gasped as Kurama came forward, smirking deviously.
"You should have listened to the fox, maybe some of you would have lived. It was Kurama's voice and body, but his eyes were glowing coal black. He raised a hand and examined it, smirking as he curled it into a fist.
"As soon as I lay eyes on this body I knew I had to have it. I didn't expect such resistance, Yukina was much easier to control. That small burst that forced me out was unexpected, but it worked out all for the better." Kurama frowned, raising a hand a hand to his head.
"Hn. Stupid Youko, trying to regain control. That is how you must keep the hosts obedient, with pain. Too bad it damages the body."
"Who the hell are you?!" Yusuke demanded angrily, bringing a small laugh from the possessed fox.
"You are not worthy enough to know my name, human, since I'm going to kill you without breaking a sweat."
"Shut up!" Inuyasha growled. *How am I going to do this without hurting Kurama? Yukina regained control, but I doubt this thing is going to get distracted anytime soon.*
"Botan, Kagome, Yukina." Kuwabara whispered loud enough for the girls to hear as he produced his spirit sword. "Get back, take everyone injured and Shippo."
"Trying to protect the girls, how quaint." Kurama smirked, his ears twitching as he called upon the grass sword. "That won't save them for long. I see Kurama has some feeling for the blue haired one, so maybe I'll kill her first . . . " He gasped in pain and clutched his head as his whole body convulsed. Kurama snickered, looking at the frightened girl.
"He must really like you, he almost got me that time. Oh well, I'll just kill you all one by one, make things more interesting." He said, rasing a hand as the grass sword enveloped it.
Swinging the sword through the air, huge spears of bamboo shot up from the ground toward them. Yusuke and Kuwabara turned tail to avoid getting speared as Inuyasha flitted out of the way. He stopped for a moment just to have a close encounter with Kurama's sword.
"Spirit Gun!" Yusuke yelled as the blue beam shot forward, hitting Kurama square in the chest, dirt billowing up in the air. When the dust cleared, possessed Kurama was laughing as he fingered the light burn mark.
"Oh, Yusuke, you greatly underestimate the power of this fox, trying to stun me. Allow me to show you." He kicked off faster than the eye could see.
"Where is he?!" Kuwabara yelled, searching the ground for any sign. Yusuke spotted something out of the corner of his eye.
"Move!" Inuyasha jumped just as Kurama's sword came crashing down to bury in the ground. He swung his weapon around, succeeding in nicking the demon lightly in the chest. Kurama kicked off into the air, smirking.
"Kuwabara, watch out!" Yusuke yelled and the punk jumped to the side, the rose whip tearing long gashes in his right arm, but at least it wasn't his chest.
The fox smiled.This is going to be more fun than I thought.
***
Kurama lay curled up in a corner of his mind, cursing softly through his pain. No, this couldn't happen, no . . . Every time he tried to retaliate against this thing in his head it would trigger the pain nerves in his mind until he couldn't even think he was screaming so badly. Whatever this thing was it was tearing his mind apart.
Your friends are tougher than I thought, this could take a bit longer than I expected. Kurama didn't answer.
Oh, not interesting enough for you? Maybe I will go after that Botan girl . .
*You wouldn't dare.* He snarled and the demon laughed, drawing a small cry of pain from the fox.
I'm going to kill them by hand, one by one, so you can watch them die. I have seen your memories Youko, and that is what you fear the most. That you will be alone, either by betrayal or death.
Their blood on your hands, their dead accusing eyes staring up at you, asking why you did this to them. . .
*No.* Kurama whispered painfully as disturbing images flashed through his vision. His friends' mutilated carcasses, the ground stained crimson. Their eyes glazed, reflecting the last few seconds of fear they felt. Kurama tried to look away, but it was like a concrete nightmare, unable to change. Unable to ignore.
Just like Kuronue.
*NO!* He screamed, the memories of his friends death hurtling to him like bricks. No, it wouldn't happen again. Kurama reached forward and grabbed hold of the intruder, ignoring the mind numbing pain that met him.
***
Yusuke watched in horror as Kurama sank to his knees, clutching his head and crying out in pain. His eyes flickered from black to gold as they all watched him fight for control. He muttered angrily, though his words were inaudible. The others watched, not knowing who was winning, and didn't dare attack.
"Yusuke." Kurama gasped, his eyes normal, voice hoarse with pain. "You've got to kill me . ."
"Kurama-"
"Do it now!" he yelled, he's going to kill you all-" He was cut off as a scream ripped from his throat, his hands clutching his head so hard his nails pierced his scalp, drawing blood.
His eyes began to flicker again.
"No!"
"Stop fighting Youko, it only makes it more painful." his own voice taunted back at him.
"Get out of my head . .Bastard . ."
'It isn't nice to call names. You'll pay for that." Kurama cried out haggardly as black took control once again and got to his feet. He raised a hand, smirking.
Huge vines shot out from the ground, twisting towards the boys. Yusuke and Inuyasha jumped out of the way, but Kuwabara was not so fast. Curling around the punk, the vines raised him into the air, constricting around the boy like dozens of snakes.
"Stop it!" Yusuke yelled and ran for the fox, but was forced back by stabbing bamboo spears. Kurama laughed and began to tighten the vines around Kuwabara. The tips burrowed under his skin, blood spurting as white flowers blossomed from the wounds, then became tinted red as they drew more and more blood. One in particular cramped around his neck, cutting of his air supply.
The two demons watched in absolute horror as Kuwabara tried to break free, trying to draw in air as his face became blueish and his eyes began to roll back.
"Damn you!" Inuyasha yelled, jumping up and bringing his sword down onto the demon. One of the vines unwrapped from Kuwabara and swung around, batting Inuyasha aside like he was a fly. The demon slammed into a large oak tree, a loud crack resonating. He coughed as blood spurted from his mouth.
"Spirit Gun!" Yusuke yelled, the beam cutting through the vines holding Kuwabara suspended. He fell to the ground, coughing as he tore the vines from his neck and from under his skin.
"Bad move." New vines shot out at Yusuke, razor tips ripping towards him. He jumped out of the way, but didn't dodge them all. Three met their targets.
Yusuke cried out in pain as the vines dug into his arm, chest, and knee, blood spraying from the wounds. Suddenly sharp barbs sprung from the ends and tore into his muscles as the vines retracted, taking chunks of skin with them. Yusuke looked down and felt sick when he saw the milky white of his knee cap.
"Take this!" A feminine voice rang out behind them, and Kurama turned to come face to face with Sango's boomerang. It would have connected had a sudden bamboo steak not shoot up and stop it in its tracks. Kurama turned to the defiant Sango.
"You are very annoying, woman." A rose stem curled up from the ground and around the girl, taking her by surprise as the thorns dug deep into her skin. It began to crush her in its powerful grip, then flung her into the rocky mountain wall. She hit with a loud smack and slid to the ground, unmoving.
Kilala struggled to her feet and charged at Kurama, flames bursting from her mouth. Petals erupted around the fox, deflecting the onslaught of fire. Kilala stopped when she realized it wasn't working and bared her teeth, preparing to strike.
The rose whip lashed out and wrapped around the cat. With one tug, it sent deep gashes through Kilala's skin and she howled in pain, changing to a kitten as she collapsed.
"He's playing with us." Yusuke gasped as he tried to get to his feet. He had seen Youko call some of the most terrifying plants he had ever seen and demolish enemies with a single blow, and he could do the same with them. But he wasn't. He was taunting them, torturing them, drinking up every horrifying moment with the utmost of pleasures.
It was all a game.
The spirit detective raised his arm, index finger pointed. Right for the kitsune. *Damn I hope this isn't my last bullet.* He thought as he drew his energy into a small sphere.
"Yusuke, Yusuke, Yusuke." A voice taunted overhead. He looked up to see Youko Kurama, the great spirit fox, grinning sadistically at him. Too late he realized that vines had crept up around him and they suddenly shot out, taking tight hold on his limbs as they forced him to his feet.
"That right arm is beginning to be quite a bother. I suppose we shall have to get rid of it." The vine around his arm began to tighten.
Yusuke bit his lip and turned his head away to try and ignore the pain, but with every breath the vine squeezed harder, until he felt his bone begin to crack. The detective screamed in pain as the fox's plant began to bend his arm backwards at the elbow slowly, mockingly.
A sickening snap was heard and Yusuke cried out and slumped, gasping for air as sweat ran into his eyes.
"What shall we break next? The other arm? A leg?" the possessed demon closed his eyes, all of Kurama's memories flashing before him like a movie. "Strong, loyal, selfless, all admirable qualities. Maybe I'll just snap your neck; a relatively painless death. You deserve that much."
"This has to end." Inuyasha muttered as he staggered to his feet, wiping his chin. Sprinting off, he raced for the fox with a cry. Kurama smirked and raised his sword to block Inuyasha's, their faces inches apart as power cracked around the two.
"You can still walk; I'm surprised."
"It takes more than that to take me down." Kurama smirked and tore away, jumping into the air, closely followed by the dog demon. The two clashes with their blades at lightning speed. Both landed, raced off and sprang into the ground again.
Inuyasha was above Kurama and he thrust the blade down, aiming for his shoulder.
At the last second he saw the fox swerve.
And the wind scar appeared.
"No!" Inuyasha yelled, "Kurama, get . .!"
The blade sliced into Kurama's chest and through the wind scar as the kitsune looked up at the dog demon with golden eyes.
*Thank you . .*
Those two words drifted through Inuyasha's mind as the blinding energy ripped through Kurama's body, silencing him.
***
I DON'T DESERVE TO LIVE!
*Hangs self*
*Sensei zips up flame proof suit* Review!