Chapter 85
Wrath of the Demon Prince
"Hiei get out of there" Yukina said as she hit the barrier. Hiei stood in place since he knew there was no way out except through Demonus.
The Demon Prince fisted his hands as sparks appeared on his body. Hiei could feel Demonus's power and his opponent's aura could be plainly seen even from a distance. "I hope your friends a ready for a funeral, cause you'll need one when I'm through with you. If I leave anything that is" Demonus growled.
Hiei readied his katana for a fight. Demonus turned his head and looked at Amai's limp body. This helped to fuel his rage and he powered up, a black glow surrounding his body. "Hiei!!!" Yukina yelled before Demonus charged.
Hiei flitted out of the way of the prince's first punch but Demonus leapt into the air and threw a punch at nothing. Hiei appeared at the end of his first having been caught in midair. Demonus grabbed both sides of Hiei's head and pulled it toward his knee. Hiei went crashing to the ground after his face was slammed against Demonus's knee.
He stumbled to his feet and Demonus landed. He growled and tightened his grip on his katana. Demonus only glared and remained in place. This time Hiei charged and raised his sword. He swung downward but Demonus stepped to the side and avoided it. Hiei twisted the sharp end of his sword upward and swung diagonally upward toward Demonus. Demonus tilted his body and the katana's blade missed him by centimeters.
Hiei continued to swing knowing he was fighting for his very life. Demonus continued to dodge Hiei's every swing his glare not faltering. Hiei went for a downward swing with spirit energy around his sword. Demonus caught the blade between his middle and index finger.
Demonus narrowed his eyes and slammed his fist into Hiei causing the fire demon to let go of his sword. Demonus then kneed him in the stomach and as Hiei doubled over he slammed his elbow into Hiei's neck. He stepped back and allowed Hiei to fall to the ground. "Your death will be slow and painful" Demonus said.
He pointed his palm toward Hiei and gathered energy in it. He sent a black blast at Hiei and the fire demon disappeared in the resulting explosion.
Demonus stood in place not moving and inch. Hiei's sword was in his right hand. He raised his left arm to his ear and a foot slammed into it. Demonus looked to the side and saw Hiei with a shocked look on his face. "You're quite the escape artist" he said. He then sent a surge of electricity through Hiei's body. As Hiei screamed in pain Demonus thrust his own katana at him and impaled his left leg. He punched Hiei's face sending him crashing into a nearby boulder.
Hiei sat up and winced at the pain his leg was experiencing. His wound would pretty much cripple his speed but he wasn't about to let it stop him. He reached to pull it out but was stopped when Demonus slammed his fist into his face. "Allow me" he said. He then grabbed the katana's handle and pulled it out. Hiei screamed in pain again and rolled to the side clutching the hole through his leg.
Demonus grabbed the katana's tip with his free hand and snapped the blade in two. He threw the pieces to the side and watch Hiei roll around in pain. "I'm just getting started "Demonus said.
He spread his wings and took to the air. He spread his palms at Hiei and sent bolts of lighting at the fire demon. Hiei was lifted off the ground and slammed into the barrier wall right in front of Yukina. She started to cry as her brother was slammed again and again against the barrier. "Please stop!!!" she cried. Demonus snorted and let Hiei fall to the ground.
He smirked and flew down to his crippled opponent. He grabbed Hiei's neck and lifted him so they came face to face. "You took the only thing I loved away from me Hiei. This pain you're experiencing is nothing compared to the pain I'm feeling" Demonus said. "To bad for you" Hiei said weakly.
Hiei's right hand lurched forward and grabbed Demonus's face. His eyes widened as black flames surrounded Hiei's body. "See you in hell" Hiei said. "DRAGON OF THE DARKNESS FLAME" the dragon roared out of his right hand and Demonus took the full brunt of the attack. Hiei let go and allowed the dragon to blast Demonus back until it slammed into the barrier. The resulting explosion caused the ground to shake.
With the others
"Look up ahead" Riku said with and unconscious Yusuke slung over his shoulder. "Hiei's used his dragon, we'd better hurry" Kurama said as Kuwabara and Kage nodded in agreement. Nami was in front, wanting to get to her mate as fast as she could. Hold on Hiei she thought.
Back at the battle
Hiei was sitting against the barrier wall wrapping his cloak around his wound. This should keep back the bleeding he thought. Yukina was right behind him and she wished she could touch him and use her healing powers. She looked to Amai's body then to the area where the dragon had landed. A cloud of dust mixed with black flames covered the area.
"Yukina!!!" Riku yelled as the others ran onto the scene. Nami gasped when she saw Hiei. "Oh my god" she said running toward him. She was stopped when she ran into the barrier. "Darn it" she said punching the barrier. Hiei was still wondering how it could still be up. "Where's Demonus?" Riku asked.
Hiei motioned toward the dust. "I used the dragon on him at point-blank range" he said. "So it's over" Kuwabara said. "Yes you baka" Hiei replied. Kuwabara growled at him. "Shut up shrimp" he said. "Hn" Hiei replied. Everyone burst out laughing. "You guys just can't stop can you" Riku said.
"How amusing" a voice said from the dust. Everyone went silent and looked at the cloud. A black flash was followed by a shockwave that blew the dust away. It revealed Demonus standing in place with his wings concealing him from view. He spread his wings out and everyone could see that his outfit had been badly damage but his body didn't even have a scratch.
"But how?" Nami said. "My wings are indestructible. I simply used them as a shield. I'll admit that was impressive Hiei. Had I not shielded myself when the dragon exploded I would be dead. To bad for you" Demonus said with a smirk. Hiei growled and got to his feet ignoring the pain in his leg.
"I have a little fact to share with you. The Dragon of the Darkness flames was created by devils. You require the Jagan eye to use it but you still can't control it, thus you can't bring out its full potential" Demonus said as he spread both hand to the side. "But I on the other hand have complete control over it. Let me show you how it's done" he said. His body erupted in black flames. "No way" Kuwabara said. "I doubt he's bluffing" Kurama said. Nami was speechless as she watched the Demon Prince power up.
Hiei couldn't move. He was actually afraid. The attack that could destroy its wielder's body was about to be sent right at him. He'd always feared getting killed by it but never imagined it would be because someone else used it on him.
"Die Hiei. SUPER DRAGON OF THE DARKNESS FLAME" his hands came together in front of him and a dragon much larger than Hiei's roared out of it.
"Scatter!!!" Riku yelled as he lifted Yukina and ran out of the way of the attack. The others did the same. Hiei concentrated all his energy in his uninjured leg and leapt to the side. The dragon roared passed him and the barrier opened up to allow it to fly through. The dragon plowed through the forest incinerating everything in its path. Even trees it didn't make direct contact with burst into flames from the intense heat.
The dragon could only be stopped when it hit a mountain and caused an explosion felt all over Japan. A huge mushroom-shaped cloud rose into the air and some people actually thought an atomic bomb had been detonated.
Demonus smirked as everyone recovered from the shock and looked at the damage. The mountain was gone and the attack had left a path of destruction behind. "This has to be some really bad dream" Kage said.
At the temple, the girls looked out the window at the cloud. "That was some attack" Botan said. The others could only nod. "I'm scared mama" Mimiru said as she clung to Kairi's kimono. I am to Mimiru Kairi thought.
Demonus let his hands fall to his sides and looked at Hiei. Hiei was staring at the detraction. He never thought the dragon could be that destructive. He realized to late that the barrier had opened up, when it closed back up. He groaned and stood up. Most of his energy had been put into that attack and it had been a complete waist.
Demonus looked like a cat that had cornered a mouse. He decided to play with Hiei a little while longer and make him suffer for killing Amai.
He charged and slammed his fist into Hiei's stomach. He continued his assault with a series of powerful punched and finished it with a roundhouse kick to the head. Hiei was slammed into the barrier but didn't fall to the ground since Demonus had slammed his elbow into his stomach and pinned him. Demonus grabbed him by the neck and threw him toward the center of the barrier-covered area. He leapt into the air and positioned his knee to hit Hiei.
Hiei rolled out of the way just before Demonus's knee slammed into the ground creating a crater. "FIST OF THE MORTAL FLAME" Hiei slamed his fist into Demonus's face and was about to continue when Demonus kicked his wound. As Hiei winced Demonus used an upper cut and sent Hiei flying back before slamming into the ground.
Demonus pointed his finger at Hiei and sent a surge of lighting to him. Hiei screamed as Demonus's attack surged through his body. Demonus smirked and intensified his attack. He used his energy to lift Hiei into the air. Hiei's body flew to him and he grabbed him by the neck. "This time I doubt your dragon can stop me" he said before punching Hiei's face.
"Hiei!!!" Nami yelled. She slammed her shoulder against the barrier again and again to get to him. She drew out her scimitars and started hacking at it. Riku was about ready to transform but he felt dizzy all of the sudden and fell to the ground. "Riku, what's wrong?" Yukina asked. "I think my fight with Demonus is starting to takes it toll" Riku replied. Bruises started to appear on his body. The same thing happened to the other fighters except Nami. She was still trying to get through as Demonus continued to pummel Hiei.
She felt her power swell up and she transformed to her demon form. It was the same form she was in when she was under Shinzu's control. She charged the barrier and went right through it. "PUT HIM DOWN!!!" she yelled as she charged Demonus and kicked him in the face. Demonus went flying to the side and dropped Hiei in the process.
Nami kneeled next to Hiei and cradled his head in her arms. "Hiei, speak to me" she said. "N-Na-mi g-get out of h-here" Hiei said weakly. "I'm not about to let that basterd take you from me. I've lost to much already" she said. "Well in that case you can take his place" Demonus said as he stood up. He grabbed the orb around his neck and pulled it off. It soon transformed into his sword.
"Bring it" Nami said as she took a defensive stance in front of Hiei. Demonus smirked and charged. Nami crossed her weapons and stopped his first swing. He continued his assault and Nami managed to dodge or block each one. She countered by swinging horizontally at him but he ducked and disappeared.
Nami spread her black angel wings and took to the air after him. He appeared behind her and swung but she disappeared before his sword hit. Demonus followed suit.
They continued to fight at high speed as Hiei lay near unconscious on the ground. Demonus had broken his spine and he was temporarily paralyzed from the waist down.
"GRAND INFERNO" Nami's attack engulfed Demonus but he powered up and blew the attack back at her. She flew to the side to avoid it but it singed her arm. Demonus appeared in front of her and kicked her stomach causing her to drop her weapons. He spun around and kicked the back of her head sending her crashing to the ground.
She got to her feet and charged but was stopped when Demonus kneed her face then punched her in the stomach. He continued by kicking her in various places. After a minute her grabbed her by her shirt collar and threw her to the side. She landed on the barrier and flew toward him. Demonus didn't expect this and she hit him with a series of punches.
"Get him Nami!!!" Kuwabara said. "She can't keep this up much longer" Riku said. "Demonus let her through the barrier. He knows she can't win" Kurama said.
Demonus caught Nami's punch and he sent a surge of electricity through her body. He punched her in the stomach then kicked her in the same place. As she doubled over he leapt into air and raised his hand. "DEVIL STORM" Nami was hit by bolt after bolt and reverted back to her normal form. Demonus had a tremendous amount of power behind each attack so he could cripple an opponent very quickly.
She managed to get to her feet but he appeared in front of her and started punching her with the hilt of his sword and his left fist. She grunted in pain with each hit and soon couldn't stand anymore. Demonus swung his sword at her and slashed her across the stomach. He then pulled his sword back and impaled her right shoulder. He grabbed her neck and lifted her off the ground. "Not even a challenge" he said. He threw her to the side as hard as he could.
Her back hit a boulder and everyone could hear a snap. Hiei watched in horror as her eyes widened and she fell face first to the ground. He got on his elbows and started crawling toward her limp form. He was almost completely drained of energy and was struggling just to move.
He soon found he could move no further. Nami's hand was inches from his. "Na-mi" he said as reached for her. He was about to reach her when Demonus stepped in his wrist. Hiei looked up at him.
"How ironic. I had to watch my mate die now you have to watch yours do the same" he said as he raised his sword. "Don't worry, you'll join her soon enough" Demonus said before swinging at her.
"No" a weak and quiet voice said stopping Demonus's swing. The blade was less that an inch from Nami's neck. Demonus turned to the source and gasped. "Amai?!" he said. She was lying on the ground looking at him, tears rolling down her cheeks. "Please…stop" she said. "Amai" Demonus said as he dropped his sword and ran to her side. The barrier around the area disappeared. "Amai, you're alive" Demonus said. "Don't…kill them" she said.
The others started running toward Hiei and Nami but Luna appeared in front of them. She had a few gashes on her body but looked ready to fight as she growled at them.
"Shh, don't talk Amai. I'll get you to safety" Demonus said as he gently lifted her in his arms. She was holding on by a thread but she was still alive. Demonus knew he had to act fast. "Luna, let's go!!!" he yelled. Luna roared and the two took to the air.
When they were out of sight the others ran to the two demons' aid. "Hiei, Nami wake up" Yukina said. "They're alive, let's get them back to the temple" Kurama said. The others nodded and gently lifted the two and set off for the temple.
In the Demon Realm
Satanos fell back in his seat and let out a sigh. 'That was to close' his sixth general said. 'Yes but at least he was stopped before he could do anymore damage' Satanos replied. 'You really should have told him. He's your son' the general replied. 'My son is irrelevant now. But we're lucky I had some life energy put in that bitch of his' Satanos said. 'So I guess it's time to prepare for the next phase of your plan' the general said. Satanos smirked. 'Lay low until I tell you to reveal yourself' he said. 'As you wish' the general replied before cutting the connection.
Two weeks later
Hiei sat at the side of Nami's bed watching her sleep. He'd waken up two days ago but Nami had yet to wake up. He hadn't left her side not even to eat. Nami, I'm sorry. Once again I was too weak to save you. But I swear to you, I will get revenge he thought. His gently grabbed her hand and squeezed it.
Riku and Kurama watched from the doorway. "You think Nami will be okay" Riku asked. "She'll live but she may be very weak for awhile" Kurama replied.
Botan walked up to them. "Has Demonus been found?" Kurama asked. Botan shook her head. "No one has seen him since the battle, not even the enemy. It's like he's disappeared into thin air" Botan said. "Looks like we won't have to worry about him for now" Riku said. Botan looked at the ground.
"What is it?" Kurama asked. "Koenma told me something while I was there. He has spies in the Demons King's ranks and they've found some information for us" she replied. "What kind of information?" Riku asked. "In four months, Satanos will launch a full scale invasion on the human world" she replied.
Whew, Hiei and Nami are still alive. But they took a hard pounding didn't they? I told you it would be bad for them. We won't be hearing from Demonus for the rest of the story. The gang has five months to prepare for the big invasion. And we'll see their preparation next Sunday.
Next chapter, Hiei sets out to take control of the Dragon of the Darkness Flame and increase his speed and power in the process. Review please.
