Jewel in the Rough
Golden Foxfyre
Disclaimer: Don't own any anime franchise.
Chapter 4
Yusuke alerted, feeling the communicator in his pocket vibrate. He cast a swift glance to the clock before answering. "What is it this time?"
"Callista Amber is missing." Boton declared. "Koenma told me that she has powers over nature; powers she is unaware of holding. The demons that captured her are after those powers, and have lengthy criminal records in Spirit World. If they have their way with her, then all of nature could be thrown into chaos."
He blinked, surprised. "Any idea of where they're holding her?"
"Kurama should know that. After all, they've known eachother since they were children. In that way, they are strongly connected." Boton cut the connection, leaving a confused, yet determined, Spirit Detective on the other end.
With a sigh, Yusuke closed his communicator, then started for the door. "Kaasan, there's something I need to take care of." He called to let his mother know that he was leaving. As soon as he closed the door behind him, he found Kurama waiting.
"This way." The reformed demon led him through the city streets. "Boton told you of the connection I share with Amber?" At his friend's nod, he continued. "She was the only friend I had early on in my childhood. That strong bond hasn't faded, so I know where she is."
Yusuke cast a swift glance behind them. "Kuwabara's following us. It figures that he would know a fight is waiting."
"We will need all the help we can get. They have very experienced fighters in their employment." Kurama alerted. Amber was in more danger than she'd been before. One of the demons holding her wanted to take her soul. "We must hurry." Both broke into a run, rapidly exiting the city and suburbs. They halted outside the walled-in yard of a mansion, catching their breath.
Kuwabara finally caught up with them. He panted heavily for a few seconds before speaking. "What is with you two? Anyone in the city could've seen you take off like that!"
Hiei leapt down from the tree he was in. "Don't be an idiot. From their reaction, Amber is very important to Spirit World, and most likely this one as well. We must get her out of there." Then he addressed the entire group. "The guards are scattered throughout the compound. Caution is absolutely imperative."
They leapt into the tree and from its shadows, down into the yard. "All right Kurama, which way?" Yusuke queried.
Kurama closed his eyes, feeling for the familiar life force. "This way." He opened his eyes and ran off, his friends quickly following him. They halted sharply at a locked door.
"I'll take care of this." Hiei pulled out his katana and cut the door to pieces. Then, they entered, running on.
They slid to a halt, a group of demons in front of them. "You aren't going anywhere." One hissed. Unfortunately, they didn't know what they were getting into.
"SPIRIT SWORD!" Kuwabara lunged forward, ready to fight. "Get going!" He shouted as he kept the attacking demons busy.
They took off again, running down hallways and into more demons until only Kurama was left.
I am the logical choice. I know where Amber is, they don't.
The maze of stone hallways could've confused anyone, but the bond of friendship could not be fooled. He followed its guidance through the confusing labyrinth, his speed keeping the half asleep guards from realizing he was there.
Then, he sensed fear radiating from Amber and he sped up. He knew what would happen if he got there too late. Be strong Amber. I am coming!
Finally he slid to a halt. This was the room. He could feel her within, and with another who was threatening her. Kurama tried the door, but it was locked. "ROSE WHIP!" The thorny weapon appeared and sliced through the door easily, allowing him to enter.
Golden Foxfyre
Disclaimer: Don't own any anime franchise.
Chapter 4
Yusuke alerted, feeling the communicator in his pocket vibrate. He cast a swift glance to the clock before answering. "What is it this time?"
"Callista Amber is missing." Boton declared. "Koenma told me that she has powers over nature; powers she is unaware of holding. The demons that captured her are after those powers, and have lengthy criminal records in Spirit World. If they have their way with her, then all of nature could be thrown into chaos."
He blinked, surprised. "Any idea of where they're holding her?"
"Kurama should know that. After all, they've known eachother since they were children. In that way, they are strongly connected." Boton cut the connection, leaving a confused, yet determined, Spirit Detective on the other end.
With a sigh, Yusuke closed his communicator, then started for the door. "Kaasan, there's something I need to take care of." He called to let his mother know that he was leaving. As soon as he closed the door behind him, he found Kurama waiting.
"This way." The reformed demon led him through the city streets. "Boton told you of the connection I share with Amber?" At his friend's nod, he continued. "She was the only friend I had early on in my childhood. That strong bond hasn't faded, so I know where she is."
Yusuke cast a swift glance behind them. "Kuwabara's following us. It figures that he would know a fight is waiting."
"We will need all the help we can get. They have very experienced fighters in their employment." Kurama alerted. Amber was in more danger than she'd been before. One of the demons holding her wanted to take her soul. "We must hurry." Both broke into a run, rapidly exiting the city and suburbs. They halted outside the walled-in yard of a mansion, catching their breath.
Kuwabara finally caught up with them. He panted heavily for a few seconds before speaking. "What is with you two? Anyone in the city could've seen you take off like that!"
Hiei leapt down from the tree he was in. "Don't be an idiot. From their reaction, Amber is very important to Spirit World, and most likely this one as well. We must get her out of there." Then he addressed the entire group. "The guards are scattered throughout the compound. Caution is absolutely imperative."
They leapt into the tree and from its shadows, down into the yard. "All right Kurama, which way?" Yusuke queried.
Kurama closed his eyes, feeling for the familiar life force. "This way." He opened his eyes and ran off, his friends quickly following him. They halted sharply at a locked door.
"I'll take care of this." Hiei pulled out his katana and cut the door to pieces. Then, they entered, running on.
They slid to a halt, a group of demons in front of them. "You aren't going anywhere." One hissed. Unfortunately, they didn't know what they were getting into.
"SPIRIT SWORD!" Kuwabara lunged forward, ready to fight. "Get going!" He shouted as he kept the attacking demons busy.
They took off again, running down hallways and into more demons until only Kurama was left.
I am the logical choice. I know where Amber is, they don't.
The maze of stone hallways could've confused anyone, but the bond of friendship could not be fooled. He followed its guidance through the confusing labyrinth, his speed keeping the half asleep guards from realizing he was there.
Then, he sensed fear radiating from Amber and he sped up. He knew what would happen if he got there too late. Be strong Amber. I am coming!
Finally he slid to a halt. This was the room. He could feel her within, and with another who was threatening her. Kurama tried the door, but it was locked. "ROSE WHIP!" The thorny weapon appeared and sliced through the door easily, allowing him to enter.