Chapter 13
In Enemy Hands
Riku, Yukina, and Hiei had been traveling together for the past three days. Hiei was as silent as ever and Riku rarely talked either. Hiei would often give Riku suspicious glances every time the wolf would pick up Yukina. They were only two days away from reaching the Dark Moon pack's territory.
Riku was now carrying Yukina with Hiei running next to him. It was around two in the afternoon. The sun was blazing down on them. They would often head into the forest to run under the trees. So far, they hadn't fought any real danger except a few snake demons.
Riku stopped when they came across a clearing. "We'll set up camp here" he said setting Yukina down. He then went into the forest to gather firewood. Hiei and Yukina sat down under a tree. "Hiei, how much longer till we find the others?" she asked him. "I don't know Yukina, it may take weeks to find them" Hiei replied.
Riku came back with sticks in his arms and set about starting a fire. Yukina started cooking some ramen. While they waited, Riku and Hiei kept themselves busy by examining their swords for cracks. When the food was done they ate in silence. I'd kill for some sweet snow right about now Hiei thought as he swiped some sweat off his face. After their meal was done, they set of along the river.
At the Dark Moon pack's fortress
The pack leader walked down the halls of the prison to see the new prisoners that were found along a river. They had fought back and caused the death of 32 of his warriors including 4 of his best wolves. He approached a cell with two guards standing with spears. "Open the cell" he ordered. One of the guards bowed and unlocked the door.
He walked in and observed the prisoners. There were three humans, one fox demon, and a ferry girl. (Sound familiar?) They all looked up at him. The pack leader had white spiky hair that went half way down his back. His eyes were sky blue in color. He wore a long sleeve black uniform that had a chest plate and metal armbands over it. He had a pair of black pants and black boots. At his side was a katana. Strapped to his shoulders was a purple cape with a golden lining at the side. There was no denying he was handsome and looked to be a battle-hardened warrior.
"Who are you?" Yusuke asked in a fighting stance in front of Keiko. Kuwabara prepared his spirit sword and Kurama had is whip ready as he took a stance in front of Boton. The leader smirked. "I am Sirus, leader of the Dark Moon pack and who might you be?" he replied with a mocking voice. "The names Yusuke Urameshi and I happen to be a spirit detective" Yusuke replied as his finger started to glow. "So you're the human everyone talks about. I expected more" Sirus replied smirking. "Then you must be the fox Kurama and the human Kuwabara. Am I correct?" he said looking at the other two fighters. They only glared back. "What do you want from us?" Kurama asked. "Your trespassers in my territory and will be executed" the wolf replied. This caused Yusuke to let out a growl. "There's no way I'm gonna let you harm a hair on my friends you fuking basterd" he said angrily. "You will show me proper respect" Sirus said glaring at Yusuke. "I'll show you respect, SPIRIT GUN" he shouted. The blast went straight toward Sirus. He merely smirked and hit the blast to the side like it was a harmless ball.
Kurama then attacked with his whip ready to slice downward. Sirus dodged the slash. "ROSE WHIPLASH" Kurama called out. Sirus continued to dodge the whip with a bored look on his face. He unsheathed his katana and sliced right through the whip. He reached Kurama and stabbed him through the stomach. Kurama stumbled back and fell to his knee. Kuwabara thrust his sword at the wolf but Sirus moved to the side and caught the human's arm with his right arm. "You're a bigger fool than I thought. Did you actually think you could sneak up on me?" he said mockingly. He brought his other arm up and slammed it into Kuwabara's arm. He snapped it in two. He let go and watched in amusement as Kuwabara fell to the ground screaming in pain as he clutched his broken arm.
Kurama took this moment to plant one of his seeds under Sirus. As the wolf turned to him, the plant sprouted and tangled him in its vines. Sirus started laughing. He then stopped as a tornado surrounded him. The force of the winds shredded the plants and he stood there with what remained of the vines at his feet. "Time to teach you a lesson" he said bringing his hand forward. In a push of energy he sent Kurama flying into the wall using his wind abilities. Kurama leaned against the wall unconscious.
Sirus sensed something and stepped to the side as Yusuke fired his gun again. The wolf jumped into the air and looked at the last opponent. "This is my favorite attack" he said spreading his hand in front of him. Black flames gathered in his palm as he powered up. "BLACK INFERNO" he shouted. A huge blast out black fire shot at Yusuke. He crossed his arms over his head as the attack hit. The flames surrounded him and he screamed as his body was subjected to intense heat. When the flames died down, he fell to the ground.
Keiko rushed over to him and Boton did the same for Kurama. "Yusuke please wake up" Keiko cried. "Kurama don't you dare die on me" Boton cried. Sirus smirked. He pushed both his hands forward. A gust of wind sent the girls flying to the cell wall and pinned them there. Sirus pointed two of his right fingers at them. Out of them came what looked like a string of white energy. The string flew around the girls' wrists and ankles. When Sirus pulled his fingers back, the string transformed into chains. The girls were now helplessly chain the wall. Sirus walked over to them. He grabbed Boton by the chin and forced her to look at him. "Not bad, for a ferry girl. The fox knows how to pick them" he said with his face just inches from hers. He then pressed his lips against hers in a forceful kiss. Boton closed her eyes as if she had bit into a lemon. He bit her lip and caused blood to seep out. He sucked on it. He pulled back and liked the blood from his lips. "Nothing like blood tainted with fear to satisfy the soul" he said smiling evilly. Boton was busy spiting the taste of his lips from her mouth. "What, you didn't like that?" he said mockingly. "You basterd!!!" she yelled. She spit at him but he moved out of the way and slapped her. His claws left scratches on her face. "If you didn't act like such a bitch, I might have considered making you and your friend my concubines" he said.
Just then a guard burst through the door. "My lord!!!" "What?" "Our spies have told us the fire demon Hiei is in the Silver Wind pack's territory and he is not alone" the guard said while bowing. "Who he with him?" Sirus asked turning to look at the guard. "He's traveling with an ice maiden and someone unexpected" "Who might that someone be?" Sirus asked. "Sire, it's Riku" the guard replied. Sirus's eyes widened. "Are you sure it's Riku" he asked with urgency in his voice. "Yes, he has the Crescent Edge with him" the guard answered. "Be gone" Sirus ordered. The guard left.
Sirus snapped his fingers and the chains vanished. Boton scurried to Kurama and held him close to her while glaring at Sirus. "It seems your friend has formed an alliance with our enemies. No matter, I'll just use you all as bait" he said walking out of the cell. "Enjoy your stay while you can. And don't try blasting your way out. The only way to leave this cell is with the key" he said before closing the door. "They are not to be harmed understood?" he said to the guards. They bowed. Sirus turned and walked back to his throne room. He called an officer to his side. "Tell our mercenaries to find and kill the ice maiden but leave Riku and Hiei alive" he ordered. The officer bowed and ran off into the fortress. Soon I'll finally be ride of Riku he thought.
Back in the cell
Kurama groaned as his eyes slowly opened. "Kurama, your alive!" Boton said before kissing him. When they broke it he looked around. Yusuke was sitting up and Kuwabara was cringing at his arm. "Kurama, Hiei found Yukina" "He did?" "Yep and they have someone named Riku with them" "If they found help they should be okay" Kurama said standing. "This wound is deep but I'll live. Why don't you help Kuwabara" he said. Boton rushed over to the carrot top. I hope they'll be okay Kurama thought.
With the traveling trio
Riku and Hiei continued to run at top speed. Yukina had fallen asleep in Riku's arms. He suddenly stopped with a suspicious look on his face. "What's wrong wolf?" Hiei asked annoyed they had to stop. "I can smell something coming our way and it's not friendly" he replied. He shook Yukina awake. "W-what's wrong?" she asked sleepily. "Something dangerous is heading our way" Riku replied setting her down. Riku and Hiei unsheathed their swords. The sound of alarmed birds filled the air.
Out of the bushes jumped a number of blurs. They circled the three at high speed. When they stopped they had the travelers surrounded. Around them were around 50 lizard-like demons. They stood on two legs and had sharp teeth and claws. Each one had green skin and chest armor on. Yukina clutched Riku in fear as he growled at the demons. "What do you want?" he asked as Hiei prepared for a charge. "We are mercenaries sent by the Dark Moon pack to kill the ice maiden with you" one of them answered. Riku put his left arm around Yukina protectively as she pressed herself closer to him. The lizards charged.
"Hiei make sure they don't get to Yukina" Riku said pushing her to Hiei. Riku then charged the lizards. "CRESCENT CLAWS" his attack killed six of them. He then went to work dodging or blocking their attacks while killing each with his sword. Hiei disposed of the few that got by the wolf.
Hiei saw one try to attack from behind. He disappeared and reappeared over it. He impaled it. Another lizard took that moment to go after Yukina. It jumped into the air and headed for her with its claws ready for a killing blow. Hiei was about to make his move when Riku appeared in the path of the claws. The lizard struck him on his left shoulder. Riku stumbled back as the demon landed. Hiei took that moment to kill it. He looked back at Riku. Riku's left arm had blood seeping down it. His fingers were starting to twitch. "Their claws have venom in them" he said with pain in his voice. His arm went limp as venom went through his veins. Hiei killed another lizard and ran back to Riku. He picked up Yukina. "I think we should find a better place to fight" Hiei said looking at the wolf. Riku nodded and they started running toward a cliff.
Hiei set Yukina down near the edge and turned around to face the lizards. Riku joined him at his side. The remaining 16 lizards appeared from the woods. The two charged them. They sliced through the remaining enemies and soon all the lizards were dead. Riku sheathed his sword and examined his arm. He winced when he touched it. Yukina ran to him when he suddenly collapsed. Yukina held him in her arms as he went unconscious. "We should find a safer place to heal him" Hiei said kneeling next to her. He picked up Riku and slung him over his right shoulder. He grabbed Yukina by the waist and speed back toward the river.
After a few minutes, they came across a cave not to far from the river. "This looks safe enough" Hiei said setting Yukina down. They went into the cave and set Riku against the wall. "I'll start a fire wile you treat his wounds" he said before leaving. Yukina stripped Riku of his coat and used the first aid kit in her bag to clean the wound. After it was clean she bandaged it up. Hiei returned to see Yukina putting a wet cloth on Riku's forehead. "How is he?" "He'll live but it may be awhile until he's in traveling shape" Yukina replied. Hiei nodded and set the sticks down. Using his power, he started a fire.
A few hours later the sun began to set. Yukina had fallen asleep with her head on Riku's chest and her arm around him. His right arm was around her waist. Hiei watched as his sister smiled and snuggled closer to the wolf. He walked to them and placed his placed his cloak over them. He had already figured out Yukina had feelings for the wolf. Strangely he didn't mind the thought of Yukina and Riku as a couple. Riku had proven himself to be a skilled warrior and an equal to Hiei. At least he's better than that baka Kuwabara Hiei thought before falling asleep.
That's two chapters in one night. Sorry for doing that to Yusuke and the others but don't worry they'll be all right. Next chapter, Riku and Hiei go to rescue the others from the Dark Moon pack, after Riku recovers of coarse. Review please.
