Wow. she thought as she wandered through the shadowy halls of the stadium.
I never realized just how.freaky this place is. A single lamp flickered
violently as if threatening to plunge the hallway into complete darkness.
Gangly, small, but all sickening demons rowed random corridors, pointing at
her and whistling as she passed. It made her shiver. Disgusting bastards.
Why do all the pervs have to follow me wherever I go? Teri thought angrily.
She wished so dearly to kill them all, to never have to deal with them
again. One such group, though, was not going to let her by so easily. A
demon with a long nose, sharp teeth, green skin and a teen type outfit,
stepped up to her with his comrades.
"Hey, Miss, don't you think it's a little lonely out here? This isn't the best place for a girl like you be wandering alone. Why not come with us?" The demon asked coyly, a misshapen smile on his lowly face. Teri instantly crinkled her nose in disgust.
"Fuck off, asshole. Why don't you go and bother your friends. You look perfect with them," Teri mocked, turning her back on them.
She started to walk on again. The demon growled menacingly at her. He flicked his wrist to his gang, then back at Teri and charged after her. Teri looked back in surprise and immediately started running down the murky hallway. She ran for at least five minutes, turning down this hallway and that, but never lost the persistent craps behind her. She, eventually, slowed down, panting at a steady rate. Yesterday was a lot of running around as well and she had not given her body enough time to rest. She looked back. They were coming, still at full force. How am I ever going to get out of this?! I need help! As if her prayers had been heard, a figure wearing a cloak, the same cloaks she was always used to seeing, landed next to her. Teri already knew this person was from her team and stood up to see who. Huh? Teri was baffled. Even though the darkness was so bad that she could only see the persons outline, the symbol on his hood stood right out, puzzling her greatly. It was a white cross. What.? She had only seen this member of her team a few times before. It must have been the same for him since he too had paused to look at her. Even through the hood, Teri could tell that he was as lost as she was, but the questions would have to come later. The gang was only a few yards behind. The man under the cloak quickly grabbed Teri's arm and made a run for it, but not away from the gang. He was running towards the gang!
"What are you doing?! Shouldn't we get out of here?!" Teri yelled through the rushing wind of their running.
"No!" The masked person returned, "We're going to go through them!"
"What?!" Teri asked, "Through them???"
"Yup!" was all he said.
Since they were running back towards the small candlelight, Teri could see a lot better. She heard a sound, like ice cracking. What's that? Her eyes panned down until she noticed something about this persons arm. It was covered in ice! Just like a sword! He ran ahead of her and with one clean swipe, beheaded the entire group of demons. Teri gasped. That was the first time he had used that attack, or at least the first time she had ever seen it. The masked fighter landed quietly and turned to her.
"Are you alright?" he asked with concern. Teri didn't know how to respond. Was it some sort of joke? Was it all a dream? Okay, now I'm officially spooked. Since when did the team members ever ask me if I was alright???
"Uh. Y-yea, I'm fine." Teri couldn't help but stare.
"Is something wrong?" the man asked.
"You. I don't know, but you seem familiar to me. Who are you?"
Before he could answer, Koto's voice rang through the halls,
"TEAM MASHOUTSKAI, REPORT TO THE RING NOW OR YOU WILL BE DISQUALIFIED!!!" The sentence echoed for a few seconds before dieing off. He looked up to the speaker.
"Sorry, I need to go now." He said with a bit of remorse, for he too wanted to ask the same question. In a gust of wind, he was gone.
"Wait," Teri pleaded, "Wait!" Sadness crept over her when she realized he was no longer there. A gem fell and hit the cold stone floor.
"Dammit. Why me? Why my luck? I've gotta find out who he is!"
Teri persevered towards the top of the stadium, plowing through groups and mobs with renewed strength. Even though she was on the bottom floor, it only took her half the time to reach the outer top of the stadium and sit over the wailing crowds. Hey, she noticed, that's Gama! Huh? And Kurama? I didn't know they were going up against each other today. Interesting. I wonder who's gonna win? At least this way I can find out who that guy is. Teri made herself comfortable and leaned forward, ready to watch the first match.
*****
"Oh my God! How in hell did he do that?!?!" Teri squealed, full of disgust and delight. Kurama was pinned down, painted over the wrists and ankles, completely immobilized and yet somehow, someway he grows a plant out of his hair and cuts Gama down to size! That was something that astounded Teri to no end.
"Yea! Way to give it to him, Kurama!" Teri yelled, her fist above her head in a cheer. Noticing her obnoxious behavior, Teri calms down, awaiting the next match. She saw Koto and waved to her, uncaring if she saw her or not. Koto announced the next match.
"URAMESHI TEAM, KURAMA! MASHOUTSKAI TEAM, TOUYA!"
Teri's whole head seem to shoot up like a rocket. What did she say?!?! Teri gazed down at the cloaked person. She could see the cross sign on his hood. It's him! From below, Touya grabbed his cloak and tossed it aside. Teri froze in her spot. She was completely speechless. His eyes, the bangs, his height. Just like she had remembered! She wanted badly to leap from her spot and watch from the sidelines. She wanted to go down with the team she lived with all her life, for the first time of her life. But. She paused, starting to question something. Why, how? If that was really him, how could she have not known? She was on the same team for god's sake! So she sat and waited impatiently for the match to end. She watched, clash after clash, every injury and crash. She almost started to worry for Kurama, but kept herself from that. What am I thinking??? I can't cheer for him! Even though. She considered again. Kurama helped her recover, but this other boy that brought back so many memories and events. She wanted to cheer for him. Before she could think on the subject and thoughts any longer, the battle had reached its climax. What woke her from her deep thoughts were the gasps of every demon in the stadium. She looked up. Her eyes widened, her mouth hung open in despair. Both of them were unconscious in the ring, Kurama blooming with plants of his own and Touya was bleeding from the back on the floor. Oh my god! She thought horrified. Before she could give it a second thought, she jumped from her spot and rushed into the auditorium and through the halls, stopping at the entrance to the ring. Not wanting to be seen, she waited again. She watched the fight between Yuusuke and Jin, Kuwabara and Reishyo, which she laughed, full heartedly at her leaders' defeat. By a pure human.
Later on, in the recovery room, Teri watched Jin and Reishyo leave their quarters and walk down the hall, stumbling every once and a while from their injuries. Dammit, why couldn't Reishyo have died? She wondered, disgruntled. After they disappeared around the corner, she decided to check and see if Touya was inside. Quietly tipping around the corner, she looked back to make sure none of the staff or her other team members would hear her enter. She slowly backed into the doorway, still looking down the hall. She pivoted to go inside when she collided with someone else. She jumped back in surprise, bowing in apology.
"Oh my god! I'm really sorry! I didn't see. Huh?" she looked up with confused awe at who was standing in front of her. It was Touya, who was giving the same expression she had. They pointed at each other.
"Are you.?" They said in unison.
"Uh, I don't know. But thanks for helping me earlier." Teri began.
Touya gave a weak smile, but winced at the hole that was still bleeding in his chest. Teri's curious expression feigned to sympathy.
"I'm so sorry that that happened. It should have been a draw." Teri said in pity. Touya lightly laughed at her remark.
"You should be more careful out here," Touya said with a smirk. Teri grabbed his arm, leading him back into the small recovery room.
"And you should be resting still," Teri argued.
In the recovery room, Teri was able to make Touya sit on one of the beds while she grabbed a nearby chair.
"I haven't seen you very often," Touya began with the same curiosity that Teri had. Teri shook her head.
"Same here. You're the only one I never got to see not to mention talk with. Reishyo's so strict about it, but I don't know why." Teri replied, looking downcast.
Touya stared at her for a moment, that sad expression making his mind ache. Then he heard something. A little girl's sobbing voice, tears falling to the ground with a 'clink'. Crying.? He thought in wonder. Her face was blurred, but her features were clear. Teri's slow and whimpering voice somehow reminded him of this crying little girl in his mind.
"Hey, what's your name again?" Touya suddenly asked. Teri glanced back up to look at him.
"Oh, it's Teri," she replied slowly.
"You remind me of someone." Touya mused, making Teri stare in surprise.
"Me too. You seem really familiar. Hey, can I ask you a question?" Teri replied inquisitively. Touya nodded in response.
"Did you have any family?" she asked hoping that he could answer her question. Touya thought on the girl that had entered his mind, taking a moment before answering.
"Yea, I do now that you mention it. A little." he started, before he was cut off.
".Sister?" Teri answered for him.
"Yea." He answered, surprised. Teri's eyes lit up.
"Do you remember when you last saw her? Do you know if she's still alive?" she asked more excited.
Touya looked at her, confused as to why she was so interested in his sister. He thought hard to remember. His mind trailed back as far as it would go. Finally, it hit him. The day that he last saw her, the day he last saw his mother. The day he had forgotten.
"I remember now. The last time I saw her was the day that my mother died. We were escaping from. The Shinobi team. The last thing I remember about that day was seeing mother get shot down and my sister's scared face, after that everything went black. But, I don't know if she's still alive. I only saw her a few times after that." He replied both happy and yet sad at his remembrance of that day. Teri smiled warmly at him. She put her had on his. "Hello again, brother." Teri said softly, a tear falling to the ground. Touya's eyes widened. It was true. It was her!
"T-teri???" He stuttered. She nodded to him. "TERI!" He shouted, wrapping his arms around his long lost sister, pearls falling to the floor.
"I'm so glad I never forgot. Thank you." Teri whispered joyfully.
Just then, a shout from down the hall caught their attention. Just their luck. It was Reishyo, angry as ever.
He was screaming, "Teri! Where are you?! I swear, when I find you." his voice trailed off.
They gasped. Touya's eyes shined with newfound sadness.
"So, you're the one he's always been harassing. I'm sorry," he sighed in remorse. Reishyo's footsteps interrupted their conversation once again. Touya stood and grabbed Teri's arm.
"Quickly! Follow me!" he barked in alert, tugging Teri out the door. She stumbled as they ran.
"W-where are you taking me this time??" She stuttered, while tripping.
"I don't want Reishyo to hurt you anymore! I'm getting you out of here!" he yelled over the rushing wind. Teri gaped.
"But your hurt too!" she argued, tugging at his grip, which was still hard, despite his injury. He shook his head a firm no.
"Uh uh, no way! You first!" he replied with determination.
The lights flickered and dimmed as they passed, leaving the sound of their echoing footsteps. Suddenly there came a burst of light from up ahead. What was it? As they came closer, it turned out to be the entrance outside. Their faces brightened as they emerged from the dark pit of the stadium and into the midday sunlight.
"Now go. Run away while you still can. I don't want to see you suffer through this." Touya said, letting go of her arm.
He smiled sweetly to her, a hiroseki stone clinking to the ground. The wind blew by, portraying their parting. Teri began to walk away, but faltered. She looked back. She ran back to him, embracing her brother one last time.
"Will I see you again?" she whimpered, sniffling. He looked down at her, grinning.
"Yea, of course. I'm sure you'll know where to find me. In fact, you should go to the human world and find Yuusuke Urameshi after the tournament. He can help you if you get lost on your way." He commented, trying to sound happy.
Teri stepped back, getting one last look at her brother so she would never forget.
"Urameshi. Okay, I'll remember that! Thank you, Touya." She cried, turning back.
She leapt into the air, her wings catching the rising wind. She turned back one more time. She waved to him, he waving back, smiling still. Her gaze stayed until she could see him no more.
Above the forest, she landed on one of the tallest trees. She gazed out to the sea. The water shimmered an orange white color, the ripples making it jump and come alive. The clouds, stained an array of red and orange, burned in the sky, the colors fading into a purple then a blue, revealing the twinkling stars of night. Her eyes locked upon the sight ahead. A bright ball of fire in the center of it all, slowly sank into the sea. Just then, a thought struck her. The flash back of her childhood when she woke up in Kurama's room came to the surface of her mind once again. She smiled, a tear rolling off her cheek.
"I've seen the sunset brother, I've seen the sunset."
~Author's note~ That's it people! Owari! I'm at a stand still at whether I should possibly continue this or not, what do you think? Please review!! ^_____^ I look forward to your responses.
"Hey, Miss, don't you think it's a little lonely out here? This isn't the best place for a girl like you be wandering alone. Why not come with us?" The demon asked coyly, a misshapen smile on his lowly face. Teri instantly crinkled her nose in disgust.
"Fuck off, asshole. Why don't you go and bother your friends. You look perfect with them," Teri mocked, turning her back on them.
She started to walk on again. The demon growled menacingly at her. He flicked his wrist to his gang, then back at Teri and charged after her. Teri looked back in surprise and immediately started running down the murky hallway. She ran for at least five minutes, turning down this hallway and that, but never lost the persistent craps behind her. She, eventually, slowed down, panting at a steady rate. Yesterday was a lot of running around as well and she had not given her body enough time to rest. She looked back. They were coming, still at full force. How am I ever going to get out of this?! I need help! As if her prayers had been heard, a figure wearing a cloak, the same cloaks she was always used to seeing, landed next to her. Teri already knew this person was from her team and stood up to see who. Huh? Teri was baffled. Even though the darkness was so bad that she could only see the persons outline, the symbol on his hood stood right out, puzzling her greatly. It was a white cross. What.? She had only seen this member of her team a few times before. It must have been the same for him since he too had paused to look at her. Even through the hood, Teri could tell that he was as lost as she was, but the questions would have to come later. The gang was only a few yards behind. The man under the cloak quickly grabbed Teri's arm and made a run for it, but not away from the gang. He was running towards the gang!
"What are you doing?! Shouldn't we get out of here?!" Teri yelled through the rushing wind of their running.
"No!" The masked person returned, "We're going to go through them!"
"What?!" Teri asked, "Through them???"
"Yup!" was all he said.
Since they were running back towards the small candlelight, Teri could see a lot better. She heard a sound, like ice cracking. What's that? Her eyes panned down until she noticed something about this persons arm. It was covered in ice! Just like a sword! He ran ahead of her and with one clean swipe, beheaded the entire group of demons. Teri gasped. That was the first time he had used that attack, or at least the first time she had ever seen it. The masked fighter landed quietly and turned to her.
"Are you alright?" he asked with concern. Teri didn't know how to respond. Was it some sort of joke? Was it all a dream? Okay, now I'm officially spooked. Since when did the team members ever ask me if I was alright???
"Uh. Y-yea, I'm fine." Teri couldn't help but stare.
"Is something wrong?" the man asked.
"You. I don't know, but you seem familiar to me. Who are you?"
Before he could answer, Koto's voice rang through the halls,
"TEAM MASHOUTSKAI, REPORT TO THE RING NOW OR YOU WILL BE DISQUALIFIED!!!" The sentence echoed for a few seconds before dieing off. He looked up to the speaker.
"Sorry, I need to go now." He said with a bit of remorse, for he too wanted to ask the same question. In a gust of wind, he was gone.
"Wait," Teri pleaded, "Wait!" Sadness crept over her when she realized he was no longer there. A gem fell and hit the cold stone floor.
"Dammit. Why me? Why my luck? I've gotta find out who he is!"
Teri persevered towards the top of the stadium, plowing through groups and mobs with renewed strength. Even though she was on the bottom floor, it only took her half the time to reach the outer top of the stadium and sit over the wailing crowds. Hey, she noticed, that's Gama! Huh? And Kurama? I didn't know they were going up against each other today. Interesting. I wonder who's gonna win? At least this way I can find out who that guy is. Teri made herself comfortable and leaned forward, ready to watch the first match.
*****
"Oh my God! How in hell did he do that?!?!" Teri squealed, full of disgust and delight. Kurama was pinned down, painted over the wrists and ankles, completely immobilized and yet somehow, someway he grows a plant out of his hair and cuts Gama down to size! That was something that astounded Teri to no end.
"Yea! Way to give it to him, Kurama!" Teri yelled, her fist above her head in a cheer. Noticing her obnoxious behavior, Teri calms down, awaiting the next match. She saw Koto and waved to her, uncaring if she saw her or not. Koto announced the next match.
"URAMESHI TEAM, KURAMA! MASHOUTSKAI TEAM, TOUYA!"
Teri's whole head seem to shoot up like a rocket. What did she say?!?! Teri gazed down at the cloaked person. She could see the cross sign on his hood. It's him! From below, Touya grabbed his cloak and tossed it aside. Teri froze in her spot. She was completely speechless. His eyes, the bangs, his height. Just like she had remembered! She wanted badly to leap from her spot and watch from the sidelines. She wanted to go down with the team she lived with all her life, for the first time of her life. But. She paused, starting to question something. Why, how? If that was really him, how could she have not known? She was on the same team for god's sake! So she sat and waited impatiently for the match to end. She watched, clash after clash, every injury and crash. She almost started to worry for Kurama, but kept herself from that. What am I thinking??? I can't cheer for him! Even though. She considered again. Kurama helped her recover, but this other boy that brought back so many memories and events. She wanted to cheer for him. Before she could think on the subject and thoughts any longer, the battle had reached its climax. What woke her from her deep thoughts were the gasps of every demon in the stadium. She looked up. Her eyes widened, her mouth hung open in despair. Both of them were unconscious in the ring, Kurama blooming with plants of his own and Touya was bleeding from the back on the floor. Oh my god! She thought horrified. Before she could give it a second thought, she jumped from her spot and rushed into the auditorium and through the halls, stopping at the entrance to the ring. Not wanting to be seen, she waited again. She watched the fight between Yuusuke and Jin, Kuwabara and Reishyo, which she laughed, full heartedly at her leaders' defeat. By a pure human.
Later on, in the recovery room, Teri watched Jin and Reishyo leave their quarters and walk down the hall, stumbling every once and a while from their injuries. Dammit, why couldn't Reishyo have died? She wondered, disgruntled. After they disappeared around the corner, she decided to check and see if Touya was inside. Quietly tipping around the corner, she looked back to make sure none of the staff or her other team members would hear her enter. She slowly backed into the doorway, still looking down the hall. She pivoted to go inside when she collided with someone else. She jumped back in surprise, bowing in apology.
"Oh my god! I'm really sorry! I didn't see. Huh?" she looked up with confused awe at who was standing in front of her. It was Touya, who was giving the same expression she had. They pointed at each other.
"Are you.?" They said in unison.
"Uh, I don't know. But thanks for helping me earlier." Teri began.
Touya gave a weak smile, but winced at the hole that was still bleeding in his chest. Teri's curious expression feigned to sympathy.
"I'm so sorry that that happened. It should have been a draw." Teri said in pity. Touya lightly laughed at her remark.
"You should be more careful out here," Touya said with a smirk. Teri grabbed his arm, leading him back into the small recovery room.
"And you should be resting still," Teri argued.
In the recovery room, Teri was able to make Touya sit on one of the beds while she grabbed a nearby chair.
"I haven't seen you very often," Touya began with the same curiosity that Teri had. Teri shook her head.
"Same here. You're the only one I never got to see not to mention talk with. Reishyo's so strict about it, but I don't know why." Teri replied, looking downcast.
Touya stared at her for a moment, that sad expression making his mind ache. Then he heard something. A little girl's sobbing voice, tears falling to the ground with a 'clink'. Crying.? He thought in wonder. Her face was blurred, but her features were clear. Teri's slow and whimpering voice somehow reminded him of this crying little girl in his mind.
"Hey, what's your name again?" Touya suddenly asked. Teri glanced back up to look at him.
"Oh, it's Teri," she replied slowly.
"You remind me of someone." Touya mused, making Teri stare in surprise.
"Me too. You seem really familiar. Hey, can I ask you a question?" Teri replied inquisitively. Touya nodded in response.
"Did you have any family?" she asked hoping that he could answer her question. Touya thought on the girl that had entered his mind, taking a moment before answering.
"Yea, I do now that you mention it. A little." he started, before he was cut off.
".Sister?" Teri answered for him.
"Yea." He answered, surprised. Teri's eyes lit up.
"Do you remember when you last saw her? Do you know if she's still alive?" she asked more excited.
Touya looked at her, confused as to why she was so interested in his sister. He thought hard to remember. His mind trailed back as far as it would go. Finally, it hit him. The day that he last saw her, the day he last saw his mother. The day he had forgotten.
"I remember now. The last time I saw her was the day that my mother died. We were escaping from. The Shinobi team. The last thing I remember about that day was seeing mother get shot down and my sister's scared face, after that everything went black. But, I don't know if she's still alive. I only saw her a few times after that." He replied both happy and yet sad at his remembrance of that day. Teri smiled warmly at him. She put her had on his. "Hello again, brother." Teri said softly, a tear falling to the ground. Touya's eyes widened. It was true. It was her!
"T-teri???" He stuttered. She nodded to him. "TERI!" He shouted, wrapping his arms around his long lost sister, pearls falling to the floor.
"I'm so glad I never forgot. Thank you." Teri whispered joyfully.
Just then, a shout from down the hall caught their attention. Just their luck. It was Reishyo, angry as ever.
He was screaming, "Teri! Where are you?! I swear, when I find you." his voice trailed off.
They gasped. Touya's eyes shined with newfound sadness.
"So, you're the one he's always been harassing. I'm sorry," he sighed in remorse. Reishyo's footsteps interrupted their conversation once again. Touya stood and grabbed Teri's arm.
"Quickly! Follow me!" he barked in alert, tugging Teri out the door. She stumbled as they ran.
"W-where are you taking me this time??" She stuttered, while tripping.
"I don't want Reishyo to hurt you anymore! I'm getting you out of here!" he yelled over the rushing wind. Teri gaped.
"But your hurt too!" she argued, tugging at his grip, which was still hard, despite his injury. He shook his head a firm no.
"Uh uh, no way! You first!" he replied with determination.
The lights flickered and dimmed as they passed, leaving the sound of their echoing footsteps. Suddenly there came a burst of light from up ahead. What was it? As they came closer, it turned out to be the entrance outside. Their faces brightened as they emerged from the dark pit of the stadium and into the midday sunlight.
"Now go. Run away while you still can. I don't want to see you suffer through this." Touya said, letting go of her arm.
He smiled sweetly to her, a hiroseki stone clinking to the ground. The wind blew by, portraying their parting. Teri began to walk away, but faltered. She looked back. She ran back to him, embracing her brother one last time.
"Will I see you again?" she whimpered, sniffling. He looked down at her, grinning.
"Yea, of course. I'm sure you'll know where to find me. In fact, you should go to the human world and find Yuusuke Urameshi after the tournament. He can help you if you get lost on your way." He commented, trying to sound happy.
Teri stepped back, getting one last look at her brother so she would never forget.
"Urameshi. Okay, I'll remember that! Thank you, Touya." She cried, turning back.
She leapt into the air, her wings catching the rising wind. She turned back one more time. She waved to him, he waving back, smiling still. Her gaze stayed until she could see him no more.
Above the forest, she landed on one of the tallest trees. She gazed out to the sea. The water shimmered an orange white color, the ripples making it jump and come alive. The clouds, stained an array of red and orange, burned in the sky, the colors fading into a purple then a blue, revealing the twinkling stars of night. Her eyes locked upon the sight ahead. A bright ball of fire in the center of it all, slowly sank into the sea. Just then, a thought struck her. The flash back of her childhood when she woke up in Kurama's room came to the surface of her mind once again. She smiled, a tear rolling off her cheek.
"I've seen the sunset brother, I've seen the sunset."
~Author's note~ That's it people! Owari! I'm at a stand still at whether I should possibly continue this or not, what do you think? Please review!! ^_____^ I look forward to your responses.