Chapter 9
Dance of Death
It was two thirty in the afternoon when Yusuke finally woke up Sapphire, shaking her gently by her shoulders. She moaned and sat up, rubbing sleep from her blind eyes. "Hmm, how long have I been asleep?" she asked groggily, realizing she was in a bed. "We had to go to school today, but we dropped you off at my place so you could sleep in while we were gone," Yusuke explained, sitting beside her. "Where is Kurama? Is he okay after last night?" she asked hurriedly, but stopped when she heard the bedroom door open and someone stepped inside. The person took her hand and she knew it was Kurama right away, embracing him warmly then touched his face to look at him. "Are you okay?" she whispered with pure concern and he helped her up, his arms still around her. "Just a little bit tired still and I still hurt all over but not so much," he told her, turning to Yusuke. "Could you tell the others that she's awake?" he asked and Yusuke was out the door. "I have something to ask you," he began again; she waited for him to continue. "There's a dance tomorrow at the school, a fancy dance and was wondering...," he was cut off when put a finger to his lips. "I'd love to go with you," she whispered happily, blushing at how they still held each other. "I'll pick you up some time around six because the dance isn't until seven and my parents are dying to meet you," he started, his arms leaving her waist. "I have to go, but I'll see you tomorrow night ok?" He kissed her cheek then left the room, leaving her stunned and happy at once.

(6:00 next night)
The doorbell to Yusuke's apartment rang and Yusuke's mom opened it. "Come in Kurama, she'll be another minute," she chirped and knocked on the door to tell Sapphire and Keiko to hurry up. Inside the bedroom, Keiko was finishing applying mascara on Sapphire's eyes then stepped back. Keiko was wearing a simple short purple dress with matching high heels and Sapphire was wearing a white dress shirt with see through long sleeves and a long black skirt. Her blonde hair was brushed and fine, the black mascara really bringing out her blind ice blue eyes. The day before and during the afternoon, they had shopped for what to wear and Keiko had gotten Sapphire her birthday present which was today. She had given Sapphire a ring with red and gold leaves. They walked out the door and the boys stared at their two dates. "What is Kurama wearing?" Sapphire asked Keiko softly as they walked closer. "Same thing as you, only he's wearing black pants," she replied and shut her mouth as she walked up to Yusuke and they headed out the door, leaving Kurama and Sapphire.

"Here this is for your birthday," he said quietly as he stepped behind her and fastened a gold necklace with a solid gold heart around her neck. She ran her fingers over the necklace as they stepped in front of the mirror by the door. "Even more beautiful, happy birthday Sapphire," he whispered, his cheek brushing her own then stepped back. "This came with the necklace when I got it." He opened up a small envelope and read:

"The heart on this necklace represents how much I care,
My heart belongs to you now."

She felt tears of happiness but she held them back as he took her hand and kissed it gently, pulling her close to him. "Thank you so much Kurama, this means a lot to me," she whispered, resting her cheek on his shoulder. After pulling back, he slid an arm around her waist and they strolled out the door to Kurama's home. They only visited for a few minutes, then he drove to the school to the dance...not knowing what was waiting.

As they walked down the halls, Sapphire could feel lots of guys staring at her and she inched closer to Kurama who pulled her closer. "Its okay, nobody except me and the others will come near you," he assured her and they kept walking. He opened the large double doors to the gym and walked through the crowds to find Yusuke and the others. "Glad you guys could make it in here alive," Kuwabara laughed, finishing his punch drink. "You look nice tonight Sapphire." She smiled and chatted with Keiko until she heard Josh Groban's "My Confession" come on. Kurama led her into the crowd, and then wrapped his arms around her waist; she put hers around his shoulders. She blushed as he pressed her closer, her face inches from his. He sung the lyrics in her ear, his voice as enchanting as the singer as if he was the one singing it. She melted in his embrace as he said the words with such tenderness and affection. Then he pulled back and looked deeply in her darkened eyes. "Sapphire...there's something I must tell you," he began, but stopped when he saw the principal behind her. "Young lady, you aren't a student to this school," he started, his eyes strange but evil in some way. "So what, it's not any of your concern," Kurama said for her, stopping and taking to his side protectively. "Watch you mouth Kurama! As for you young lady...you're leaving immediately!" he ordered, two men pulling her from Kurama. She fought them, but their grip was too strong and they carried her away. Everyone stared at the principal suspiciously, noticing his eyes were different. Kurama grabbed the man's tie and held his throat, giving him a death glare. But at that instant, the lights and music went out and everyone screamed. They all saw a spark by the wires and the whole gym was in flames. Yusuke and the others saw the vampires jump out from their hiding places, ripping out the throats of many students and teachers. The principal changed into a dark figure and ran out the door, laughing coldly as it left.

"KURAMA COME ON! WE HAVE TO FIND SAPPHIRE!" Kuwabara yelled over the flames and yelling, punching one the vampires who got too close. He nodded and got his Rose Whip, Yusuke shooting his spirit gun and knocked a vampire feasting on a teacher. They led the others out and ran from the gym. "Okay...how about Kuwabara, me and Keiko take the stairs and Kurama, Hiei and Kittara take this floor?" Yusuke suggested. They all nodded and separated, knocking the vampires that came at them.

Running up long stairs in silence Yusuke, Keiko and Kuwabara walked along the second floor, looking in every class and restroom. After searching the entire floor, they soon were surrounded by the vampires who were snarling and hungry. The leader stepped out and laughed, thrusting a sword into Kuwabara's shoulder then into Yusuke's leg. "Let those be a warning not to interfere with us again," the woman whispered coldly and they attacked them without thinking. But in time, Yusuke and Kuwabara had driven them off and ran down the stairs to find the others.

While on the ground floor, Kurama, Hiei and Kittara searched all the rooms and restrooms but didn't find Sapphire. They opened some of the lockers when they heard a muffled scream. "It's coming from that locker!" Kittara whispered running to it and trying all the combinations she knew. "Step back Kittara," Hiei said quietly, slicing the dial off the door. Kurama opened to find Sapphire tied and gagged her eyes full of fear and shock. They cut off the ropes and cloth on her mouth and shut the locker. Suddenly, they saw that the fire had spread and both directions were blocked by the raging fire. Sapphire tried to get up, but the deep cut in her leg prevented her and she winced in pain. Kurama picked her up and rested her head on his shoulder. "HOW ARE WE GOING TO GET OUT?" Kittara yelled over the crackling flames as chunks of the building collapsed. Kurama straightened out his whip and gave it to Kittara who used it as a javelin to jump across. Hiei went next, and then Kurama and they ran to the entrance of the building. Once there, they turned around to see Yusuke and the others limping over the entrance. They saw Keiko fall to her knees exhausted, and then saw the roof was going to cave in. "KEIKO COME ON! KEIKO!!!" Yusuke yelled but it was too late. The roof had fallen on her and she was lost under the ruins of the roof. Kuwabara grabbed Yusuke and they all ran out of the destroyed school.

"It was a trap," Hiei said as he stopped to catch his breath and coughed, turning to them. "The principal was possessed by the vampire leader so they kill us at the dance." They all thought for a moment, the agreed and rested against the trees by the school. "Is everyone going to be ok?" Kittara asked with concern and most nodded, except for Yusuke who was silent. "Let's all go to my place and get some rest," Kuwabara suggested and they all walked to his house.

(9:00 that evening)
Once the wounds had been taken care of and sleeping bags, they sat on the floor as they watched a comedy, but nobody was in the mood. Without thinking, Sapphire ran out the room and flew onto the roof but Kurama followed closely. He caught her hand, saw her pain and tears, and wrapped his arms around her. "She's dead...she'd dead because of me," she managed to say as tears choked her throat. "You could've died because of me." He said nothing, just stroked her hair and held her close when he spoke in a whisper. "Shh...I know it's hard, but it wasn't your fault," he whispered soothingly, his hands stroking her back gently. She cried harder, burying her head deeper into his muscular chest. After a while, he pulled back and stepped back in the moonlight. Then, he became to change...his hair turned silver and ears came out his head. "I was going to tell you...that I'm not human either. In my other life I was a fox demon who had no one; I blamed myself for my loneliness. I was even alone in this life...until you came," he explained, stepping closer then stopped. 'She's afraid of me?' he asked himself, confused by her reaction. "I'm so sorry I didn't tell you, I thought you'd turn away." She stared, surprised that he was just like her and ran to him and wrapped her arms around him. He did the same and just held each other for a while. Then he pulled back and looked down at her, smiling at how heavenly she looked in the moonlight. His heart rushed as she stroked his cheek with tender affection, and then rubbed his ears which made him purr quietly. "Feel better now?" he asked softly, putting an arm around her waist to support her as they climbed in through Kuwabara's window and back downstairs. "Thank you so much Kurama, you mean so much to me," she said quietly, sitting on her sleeping bag. "You mean so much to me as well," he repeated, and his hair returned to red again. They climbed in the sleeping bag together and held each other, lying on their sides. She snuggled deeper into his chest as his gentle hands rubbed her back, his lips barely brushing her cheek. One of her hands came up in front and caressed his cheek and she smiled as her hand studied his face. Her fingers stopped when she traced his lips and her hand went behind onto his back again. He leaned closer not saying a word and kissed her mouth, warmth surrounding his heart as his lips touched her delicate, soft ones. 'His kiss is so tender and loving,' she thought as he pulled back pressed her closer to him. "I love you," he whispered softly. Her face met his and she smiled at him, studying his face again with her hand. "I love you Kurama," she said back, sleep consuming her fast. He lay on his back, sliding his arms around her again; she still lay on her side. She wrapped her arms around his shoulders, gently laying her head on his chest again and closed her eyes...and so did he.

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