I hope you're enjoying reading this story as much as I do writing it. I hope you like this chapter. Most of it is on the enemy's side so enjoy!
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"Well no, it seems our guests were able to make it through the forest and past the gate. It appears I underestimated these humans. No matter, Gola was a weakling and you'll make sure it doesn't happen again will you Drog?" Karma said to Drog as if it were a threat. "Yes master, I promise it won't happen again. And besides, they're heading right towards the Demon Brothers." He replied happily. "Ahhh, the Demon Brothers, that should be interesting to watch." Karma said anxiously.
Drog was too busy to hear what he said because one of his servants had entered the room and was whispering something into Drogs ear. "Thank you" Drog said once the creature was finished. "Master, it appears that Yusuke and his friends have been joined by another companion and have successfully recaptured the girl named Yukina." Drog reported. "Mmmm. That's unfortunate in both cases of information. Do you have any idea who this new person is?" Karma asked. "We have an idea of who it is but we're not quite sure. Does the name Genkai mean anything to you Master?" Drog asked. "So, Genkai has joined them has she. This will be interesting indeed." He said with a small laugh.
"Well now, I believe we should go pay the Demon Brothers a little visit. Drog, I would go make sure you look your best for our guests. If the survive the Brothers, once they reach the door you will be showing them to this room where I will be waiting. Is that understood?" Karma asked. "Ye…Yes sssir. But does it have to be me? Why not Garbo?" He said pleadingly. "Because he's going to show them to the Brothers domain." Karma replied angrily. "Understood master." Drog said sorrowfully. "Come along Carp!" Karma said before he started off. "Yessss Master," Carp replied as he revealed himself from underneath the chair Karma had been sitting on. He was a snake like creature only with a dagger like spine on the end of his tail.
When they arrived they stood face to face to face with the Demon Brothers who held Keiko captive who had her feet tied and her hands tied behind her back and appeared to be out cold. "Well now, you seem to have everything under control." Karma said to the Brothers who looked absolutely miserable. "We didn't a couple of minutes ago." One of them replied. "She wouldn't shut up about how this guy named Yusuke was going to kick our rears." The other said. "So I finally just knocked her out cold." He said with a sigh of relief. "Well I hope you recover soon because the intruders have made it past Gola and are on their way here as we speak. I trust you will take care of them?" Karma asked. "You have no need to worry, you can just go back up to your room and enjoy the show." They both said coolly. "Good, I'll leave you two to deal with them then." He said as he walked back through the door.
"How long are we going to have to climb these stairs Yusuke?" Kuwabara asked. "It shouldn't be much longer," he replied. Around 5 minutes later: "Well, here's the top." Kurama said. "Finally," Yusuke said with a sigh of relief. No sooner did we have a problem. We came to an area where the path divided into three different options. "What do we do now?" I asked. "I don't know Yukina, I guess we just pick one." Kurama replied. "You could do that or you could listen to what I have to say and follow me." A scratchy high-pitched voice replied.
We all looked around to see where the voice had come from before Hiei said, "There he is!" pointing to a flying creature that was approaching us. "Good evening, my name is Garbo and I've been sent to lead you to your next challenge." The creature replied. It looked like just a ball with wings. It had a large eye that made up most of its body and bat like wings attached to the body and eagle like feet. "Now please follow me." He continued "Hold on a second! How do we know we can trust you" Yusuke said suspiciously. "Ahhhh, yes. Here is my token." He replied as he held out what appeared to be Keiko's handkerchief. "Hey! How did you get that!" Yusuke said as he grabbed it out of the creatures hand. "If you'll follow me I'll show you." So we did and followed him down the dark hallway.
To Be Continued…