This chapter will focus on Muraku. I apologize in advance for what he's about to do.

Chapter 25

Muraku's Rampage

What to do first? I think I'll hurt each of Riku's friends in one way or another. I'll start with Yusuke by making Keiko suffer Muraku thought as he flew over the city in his wind-morphed form. He spotted the restaurant Keiko's family owned and lived in. Perfect.

He went back to his normal form. He gathered some energy in his hand and aimed it at the house. He smirked and fired. The building blew up and debris went flying all over the place. People in the streets were screaming and debris hit some of them. I wonder who was inside he thought as he landed on a nearby building. They should be arriving soon.

A few minutes later Yusuke and Keiko arrived to find her home surrounded by fire trucks, police cars, and ambulances. "Oh my god" Keiko gasped as she ran to the scene. Yusuke was right behind her.

"Sorry miss but no one is aloud any closer" an officer said. "That's my home that was blown up" Keiko replied with tears in her eyes. "Your Keiko? In that case you might want to head over there" he said pointing to the ambulances. Keiko ran to them.

She found her mom with a blanket wrapped around her. She had a few bruises on her face but looked all right. "Mom!" Keiko cried as she hugged her mother tightly. "W-what happened?" she asked. "I don't know. The house just blew up" she replied. "Where's dad?" Keiko asked. Her mother's face went solemn and she looked to the ambulance behind them. She saw her dad being wheeled into an ambulance. "He got on top of me when the house caved in. that's why I'm okay" she said. "Hurry, we need to get this man to the ER asap" one of the doctors said.


"Keiko, you and your mom go with them, I'll met you at the hospital" Yusuke said as he started running to get his car. Keiko nodded and got into the ambulance with her mother. They sped to the hospital.

A few hours later

Keiko and Yusuke sat at the side off the bed Keiko's dad lay in. He had suffered a broken back, five broken ribs, and a serious concussion. Keiko's mother was at the police station for the investigation into the explosion. 22 people had been injured but fortunately now one was killed. "The doctors say he might not wake up for a few cays" Keiko said as tears fell down her check. Yusuke wrapped an arm around her shoulder and kissed her forehead. "Everything will be fine. At least he wasn't killed" he said comfortably. They sat in silence.

"How did you like the fireworks?" a familiar voice said from the window. Their heads jerked up to the window. Sitting there was Muraku and he had a smirk on his face. "You did this?" Yusuke growled. "Yes, I was getting bored and July forth is to far away for me to wait for the fireworks" he replied mockingly. "Why you…" Yusuke charged him. Muraku merely smirked. In a flash, he punched Yusuke in the stomach. Yusuke's eyes widened in pain as he stood with Muraku's fist on his gut. "I defeated Riku without breaking a sweat. What chance do you have?" he asked cockily. He drew is fist back and let Yusuke fell to the floor. Keiko rushed to him. "You're a heartless monster" she growled while clutching Yusuke. "That's true. Dark sides don't have hearts" Muraku replied. He wind-morphed and flew out the window.

He landed on a building across the street. Now that they're taken care of, I can move to someone else. I should be nightfall shortly. I won't bother with that fool Kuwabara and I doubt I can make Hiei anymore miserable than he already is. That leaves Kurama, Boton, and Yukina. I think I'll kill two birds with one stone he thought. He wind-morphed and headed for Kurama's house.

With Boton

"Goodnight Boton" Kurama said. "See you tomorrow" she replied. They kissed and she headed for the sidewalk. She decided to head for the park.

When she arrived she stopped at a lake. The chilly night air made her shiver. I should have brought a jacket she thought as she gazed at the lake. She had on a red tank top and a matching skirt. Maybe I should head home. Yusuke told us that Muraku was causing trouble. How could he just blow up Keiko's house and have no remorse she thought.

"Why did Muraku even have to exist?" she said out loud. "Because Riku looked into the mirror" a voice said from behind her. Boton gasped and turned around. Leaning against the tree with his arms crossed and an emotionless face was Muraku. "M-M-Muraku" she whispered in fear. "Hello Boton" he said. She summoned her oar to make a quick getaway. Before she could takeoff, a fist made contact with her face and she fell to the ground.

Her eyes opened when she heard a snap. She looked up and saw her oar in Muraku's hands. It was in two pieces. "You actually think you can get away from me?" he asked with no emotion in his voice. He then hit her with an energy wave. She was knocked out from the blast. Time for some real fun he thought as he picked up Boton and ran into the night.

Boton groaned as he eyes opened. "Where am I?" she said as she sat up. She was in a room with a wooden floor and a stone ceiling and walls. She was lying on a pile of blankets. Some candles lit the room.

"You're at the temple ruins I'll kill Riku at" Muraku's voice said from the shadows. She gasped and looked behind her. Muraku was leaning against the wall with a look in his eyes that made her shiver in fear. He stood up and walked slowly toward her. He stopped when he was a yard from her. "What do you want with me?" she asked with fear in her voice. "I'm going to have you before the fox does" he said smirking. Boton started to back away. Muraku smirked and pointed a finger at her. A bolt of electricity shot out of it and hit her. She could barely move her body.

Muraku walked to her and lay down on top of her. "I might actually enjoy this" Muraku said as he loomed over her. He started to rip her cloths off as well as his own. When he was done, his hands started to roam her body. I'm sorry Kurama, I can't stop him Boton thought as tears started to fall from her eyes.

Next morning

Kurama walked into his room with a towel around his waist. He put on some cloths and started to brush his hair in front of a mirror. He heard a knock on his window. He walked over to open it. Probably Hiei he thought as he unlatched it. When he opened it no one was there. He stuck his head out of it and searched his backyard. He was about to close the window when he saw something blue lying motionless in his yard. Oh my god, Boton he thought. He rushed downstairs and into his backyard.

He reached Boton. She was naked and had a brown blanket around her. She was crying. Kurama cradled her in his arms. "Boton, what happened?" he asked. "Muraku, h-he…" she couldn't say anything else. Kurama knew what she was saying. "That monster" he growled. He looked down at Boton. She had bruises on various places of her body. "Don't worry Boton, I'm here now" he said comfortably. "Why did he have to be my first time?" she cried into his chest. "Let's get you to Yukina. She should be able to heal those bruises" he said as he lifted her in his arms and headed for his car.

Muraku watched the scene from a nearby tree. I have to say, I enjoyed myself. The wench is lucky dark sides can't get people pregnant. Yukina is all that's left he thought as he wind morphed.

With Yukina

Yukina was in the forest feeding some of her bird friends. Poor Keiko, everything she has is gone. At least no one was killed. I wish Riku were here she thought as she looked at the birds on the ground. "Oh Yukina" a voice said from behind her. She spun around and came face to face with Muraku. "You" she said fearfully. "I thought you'd be happier to see me. After all, I'm Riku as well" he said. "Your nothing like Riku. And when he gets back, you'll pay for everything you've done" she said angrily. Muraku slapped her face and she fell to the ground. "Riku is nothing compared to me. Do you actually think he can beat me? I wasn't even trying when I fought him last time. No amount of training will help him. I'll kill him and become a separate being. Enjoy his return later today. It'll be the last time you see him alive" he said before wind morphing. Yukina started to cry. Riku doesn't stand a chance she thought as tear gems started to liter the ground.

"Yukina" Kurama said as he ran to her. She looked up and saw a beaten up Boton in his arms. "What happened to her?" she asked as she rushed to them. "Muraku rapped her" he replied sadly. Yukina gasped. "Let's get her to Genkai's" she said as they ran to the temple.

Muraku was back at the temple ruins. He was thinking about all the things he was going to do after he defeated Riku. I think I'll have some fun with Yukina before I kill her. Enjoy you time with your friends Riku. Tonight is your last night on this earth.

So sorry I did that to Boton. You probably want to kill me. Next chapter, Riku returns and the moment you've all been waiting for. Review please. And go easy with any flames.