Rrrrrrrrrrrrggggggggggggghhhhhhhhhh.
That's all I have to say.
Rrrrrrrrrrrrggggggggggggghhhhhhhhhh.
Ahem, sorry. I'm in a bad mood. I haven't been able to work on my fics because I lost the data, and then I have this really project due tomorrow, so I've been working on that. Also, those are reasons this chapter is so short. I felt you guys (being the faithful reviewers that you are-thank you!!) deserved an update, and I didn't have the time to make a really long chapter.
Well, please R&R!!! ^_^
Madame Arrow Foxfire- I didn't think of Yukina putting up a shield, but I can cover it up. *points to the chapter*
Dragon Scythe- Your review confused me, but I suppose that's because I confused you. As for the scythes, I was talking about the throwing-blades that Kuronue uses in his appearance (it was him, even if it wasn't really him. Hang on, that doesn't make sense.) in the movie. If you know what I'm talking about, and the blades are called something else, please let me know, I don't like to sound stupid and confuse my readers. The name thing-A chance Reunion and Discovering Family are the first two installments in a series I'm writing. What I was asking for was a name for the series. Thanks for your efforts, though.
"Yes, and if you kill him, the ice maiden and this pretty little ningen woman go bye-bye, too," announced a raspy voice from behind them. Kurama spun around, ears flat to his skull, not dropping Shazagen. He hissed as he saw the unconscious Shiori; one of the youkai had a knife to her throat, ready to slit it if Kurama and his friends showed any sign of killing Shazagen. Next to him, a thinner youkai had a quivering, weeping Yukina pressed against him, a knife to her throat as well. A quick glance around, and Kurama saw Kuwabara, the ningen having been flung face-down on the ground, unconscious. Kurama's grip on Shazagen's neck loosened.
"Don't mind me!!" Yukina cried. "Kill him!" Kurama blinked. That was probably the most violent thing the little koorime had ever said in her life.
"That doesn't sound very much like Yukina to me," Kuronue said. "It sounds more like-"
"Do you want him to kill you?" Karasu asked, glaring at Kuronue, wondering if the chimera had a death-wish.
"Who?" Jeroun asked. "H-"
"HUSH!!" Kuronue and Karasu whisper-screamed, (A/N: you know, like when you whisper really loudly.) clapping their hands to Jeroun's mouth. Kurama flung Shazagen at his comrades.
"Let my 'kassan go," he growled. "Or I will kill him." Shazagen got to his feet and made a high-pitched sound in his throat. Kurama felt a sharp stab to the back of his neck, and spun around, trying to see what caused it. He wanted to cry out as he saw Jeroun, Kuronue, and Karasu fall, but his mouth wasn't obeying him. His vision went black as he felt his knees go out from under him.
Shazagen smiled as he stared at the four youkai. He had used the same trick on Hiei. Too bad the fire youkai wasn't there to warn them about that. He whistled, and several oni, who had run away when Karasu had detonated the bomb, appeared.
"Tie them up, and make sure they're bound tightly," Shazagen said. "Youko Kurama and Kuronue have a knack for being able to escape complicated situations." He turned as the oni did what they were told. Shazagen felt an approaching youkai, and turned, smiling, to greet the owner.
"SHAZAGEN!!!" Hiei's yell was full of rage as the fire youkai appeared. "What the hell are you doing?" His eyes drifted to Yukina who was struggling against her captor. "If you've hurt her, I swear. . . . "
"You'll kill me?" Shazagen asked, his voice amused. "Think again, Hiei. Look around you. Who has your friends?" Shazagen's voice lowered to a deadly whisper. "Your sister." Hiei's eyes darted around, taking in the scene. An unconscious Kurama, Kuronue, Karasu and Jeroun were being tied up by hoards of oni. "Don't worry, Hiei, I didn't poison them like I did you. They're only sleeping, and for a short while. I want everyone to see that I beat you Hiei."
"Hiei!!" The female voice rang out after Shazagen's speech. Hiei looked over to see Yukina struggling against her captor, tears falling out of her eyes rapidly, hitting the ground with a gentle clink-clink sound. "Hiei, I'm sorry! I tried to put up a shield, but I was too scared."
"It's not your fault, Yukina," Hiei said, cutting off the koorime's cries. "It's mine. I should have been here, but I wasn't."
"So, Hiei," Shazagen said. "Are we going to fight now?"
"No," Hiei hissed. "You have my friends and won't hesitate to kill them if I happen to win."
"True," Shazagen hissed. "That's why you'll lose!" He tossed a large ball of energy at Hiei. Not wanting to see what it did, Hiei jumped out of the way, cursing Shazagen. About to draw his katana, Hiei's eyes drifted over to where Yukina was being bound to the forms of Kurama, Kuronue, Karasu, and Jeroun. His fingers clenched, then opened, leaving the sword sheathed. Shazagen saw this and smiled.
"SPIRIT GUN!!!" The cry came from out of nowhere and cut through half the oni who were guarding the tied-up Kurama, Kuronue, Karasu, Jeroun, and Yukina. Hiei's eyes widened as he recognized Yusuke Urameshi's trademark attack. Shazagen turned to see what was happening. Hiei drew his katana, and, landing next to Shazagen, made a quick slash from the oni's shoulder to just above his butt. Shazagen whirled, trying to punch Hiei, but the little fire youkai was out of the way before Shazagen even had his head turned around.
"Yeah! Get 'em, Hiei!" Yusuke yelled as his shotgun tore through the rest of Shazagen's forces. Yusuke quickly ran over and began untying his friends, praying for Hiei's victory. Hiei ignored the comment and focused on dodging Shazagen's quickening attacks. He vanished, and Shazagen slowed, looking around.
"You're just not good enough, Shazagen," Hiei said, appearing behind the oni. As he turned around, Hiei lopped off his head with one swift swing. The decapitated oni's claws whirled around, trying to catch Hiei in their grasp. They managed to hit him once, leaving a bloody mark on his chest. Hiei cursed and jumped backward.
"Yeah!!" Yusuke yelled, having finished undoing the bonds on their friends. "All right, Hiei!!" Yusuke whooped and jumped, throwing one fist into the air. Hiei felt the corners of his mouth tugging backward in a grin, but a small figure ran up to him and threw its arms around his shoulders.
"You're all right!" Yukina sobbed into his shoulder. "I was . . . so worried about you." Hiei wrapped his arms around her and patted her shoulder awkwardly. "Thank goodness you're all right." Yusuke stopped cheering and smiled at them. There were a few moments of blissful silence . . . until Kuwabara woke up.
"WHAT DO YOU THINK YOU'RE DOING TO HER, SHRIMP???" Hiei tensed as Yukina let go of him, ready to attack if the ningen got out of control. Kuwabara blundered toward them, and Hiei made a fist, ready to punch. Before he could though, Yukina caught Kuwabara mid-stride with her words.
"Kazuma," she said. "Hiei just saved us all." Kuwabara scowled, crossing his arms over his chest.
"So?" he said.
"Kazuma, we are in debt to Hiei's kindness," Yukina said, putting a hand on her brother's shoulder. "Hiei, what do you want from me?" Hiei felt his mind go numb with shock. What could he ask her for, this girl he'd known for the few moments before he was tossed off a cliff. The girl he'd been searching for; for so long-his sister. Everything was silent, save for the footsteps announcing that Kuronue, Kurama, Karasu, and Jeroun had joined the crowd-Kurama carrying his mother, who was still unconscious. Hiei turned away from Yukina.
"Forgive me," he said, loud enough for only her to hear, before he jumped off.
Nagem: *lets out breath* Whooooooooooooooooooo. That took a while.
Kuronue: *reading over chapter* Don't you think Hiei's being a little melodramatic here?
Nagem: Huh?
Aurora (the muse. If you've read my bio, you know about her): No, I think it's nice.
Kuronue: It was mushy, and you like the mushy stuff, so you shouldn't be allowed to vote.
Aurora: *pouting* that's not nice!
Nagem: Review, please.
Oh!!! I almost forgot. Does anyone like the movie Finding Nemo?? Well, if you do, I recommend the yyh parody, "Finding Yukina," by Tan. (it's co-written by yours truly) Please read it and take the time to drop Tan-chan a review!! (I read them, so don't say anything bad about me)
