Under Light of Four Stars
*Lark and Elmer come in wearing colorful Hawaiian leis, (those flower necklace things)
Ixi: You took a vacation? And you didn't tell me?
Elmer: Our contract states that when we reach the 13th chapter, we get a vacation.
Ixi: Really? *Reads a contract ten feet high*
Lark: No but you'd be mad if said we just left you with psycho bunny.
Ixi: Maybe I should get professionals to do this *runs over to phone and dials lots of numbers*
*Knock on the door* "Acme delivery service" *Delivery guy with a huge box walks in*
Delivery Guy: Sign on the dotted line.
Lark: Wow that was fast, whatcha order Ixi?
Ixi: You'll see *opens box and Hiei and Kurama come out*
Hiei: Where the hell are we?
Kurama: How should I know?
Lark: You ordered Hiei and Kurama? Is that even possible?
Ixi: Uh, guess it is now.
Hiei: Hey you over there, what are we doing here?
Ixi: Your going to do my disclaimers
Hiei: Says who?
Ixi: I'll give you this nice shiny katana if you do.
Houdini: Hey, that's mine!
Kurama: Don't I get a say in this?
Ixi: Here you can "say" something and read disclaimers.
Kurama: *sweatdrop* Heh, will you let us go if I do?
Ixi: Sure.
Kurama: Uh, okay then, Ixi doesn't own Yu Yu Hakusho, or us. Other characters belong to her, Pikabloo12 or Black Pawn. Can we go now?
Ixi: I'll think about it
*Hiei and Houdini are looking over Houdini's weapon collection.*
Ixi: Okay, on with the story. Oh wait, this //(insert words) \\ is telepathic talk between the four Elementals and the group. Okay, now on with the story.
Chapter 14 Each separate journey
Hiei stepped back from the figure that had come out of the mirror's light. "Hiei, meet your opponent, Shadow you." "This is a joke." Hiei was staring at the other Hiei; this one was a dead-ringer except for everything had a dark green tint. Even his eyes had dark green specks in them. Hiei gripped his katana's hilt tighter. "Ooo, scared Hiei?" The shadow was taunting him. "Shadow, stop fooling around and get to the test." Kyla snapped. "Urusai baka onna!" Shadow yelled at Kyla. (Ixi: Shut up stupid woman) "You don't control me!" Kyla simply stood there. "You're scared to even show your face so you hide behind that cloak, you can't order me around!" Hiei seemed to be forgotten at this point. "Hey wannabe, your fight is with me not her, unless you're so weak that the only fight you could survive is one of words with a girl." Shadow turned around to face Hiei, "Fine, but it's your funeral."
~* With Kurama *~
The green and white unicorn continued to circle Kurama. Though he looked young and fit as a young horse, Kurama could see the wisdom deep within his eyes that can only come with much age. The unicorn finally stopped circling. Esme and Ambrose had returned. "Okay, whenever you're ready you three, Esme said they already have the amulets." "Right." "Okay." The other two shadowy figures stepped into the light. "Where is Hiei?" The dragon asked. The phoenix looked to Esme, who proceeded to take out some kind of necklace with a glowing pendant. "Kyla, how far are you?" The pendant began to change colors and a voice came from it. "Hiei is just beginning the fight against Shadow." "Okay." The dragon nodded and his whole body began to glow blue. The long serpentine dragon vanished into blue light. "We too should assist Yusuke and Kuwabara." The gryphon and the phoenix nodded in agreement and vanished into white and red light. "Kurama, are you ready?" The unicorn had begun to glow green like the others. "Ready for what?"
~* With Yusuke, Kuwabara and Keiko *~
"Damn, the doors locked!" Yusuke said pounding on the door. "Here lemme help." Kuwabara came over and helped Yusuke try and get the door open. "No leaving for you!" The knocker had come to life causing Kuwabara and Yusuke to step back in shock. "Oh and just why not?" Keiko said walking up to the door, hands on her hips. "Because I said so!" The knocker snipped back. "Why exactly do you get say in that?" Keiko and the doorknocker were in a heated argument. "I get a say in that because Mistress Aris gave me that power!" "Hey doorknocker freaky person thing, how hot does something have to be to melt your metal?" Yusuke had pushed Keiko aside. "Huh, what kind of question is that?" "This kind, Rei Gun!" The tip of Yusuke's index finger began to glow. (Rei Gun = Spirit Gun) When the glowing bullet had finally disappeared the only thing left was a mass of melted metal. "I guess it doesn't take to much heat to cook this goose."
"Yusuke, that's not very polite." The three turned around and were shocked to see Kurama, Esme and two really big glowing shapes. "Yusuke, Kuwabara." Esme said pointing to each in turn. "Hey wait!" "What the?" Yusuke and Kuwabara cried as the two glowing shapes flew towards them and surrounded them in the color of light that the shapes were glowing. "It's okay Yusuke, Kuwabara." Kurama took a step forward. "Care to explain fox?" Yusuke said looking at his glowing hands. "Eh, I think it's too long of a story to explain." //Yusuke? \\ //Huh? Who are you and why are you in my head? \\ //My name is Ambrose. \\ //Hey wait, you're the phoenix person thing. \\ //Uh, if that's what you want to call me, I guess I am. \\ //Heh, right. Okay so what do you want? \\ //You need my help to defeat Aris. \\ //Well that's blunt and to the point. \\ "Hey Yusuke, you're hearing a voice in your head too right?" Kuwabara nervously asked looking around the room. "Yep." "Okay, just making sure it wasn't only me." Kurama laughed slightly and finished walking towards the group.
~* With Shizuru (You were wondering what happened to her right?) *~
"Are you sure you can do this?" The child-like voice asked, hinted with worry. Shizuru sighed and looked into the mirror compact/walkie-talkie device in her hand. "Yes, I'm sure for the millionth time. You don't have to worry, I know what to do." There was a slight pause before the child- like voice spoke again. "If you encounter trouble or are unsure of what to do, you know how to reach me right?" "Yes, bye." "Goodbye and good luck." "Thanks." With that closing remark, Shizuru clicked the communicator closed and took off.
~* With Botan (you were wondering where she was too weren't you?)*~
//This is taking too long, what if it doesn't work? \\ Botan asked worriedly in her head. //Don't worry, it will just stick to the plan. \\ //Right-o I'll just stick to the plan. Still though, don't you think this is all a bit too risky pinning the success of this on one person? \\ //Risky yes, but it is the only way. \\ //All right, I'll trust your judgement on this situation, but if . . . \\ //That's not going to happen trust me. \\ //Fine you have my complete and utter confidence in your abilities. \\ //Hurry now, may the winds grace you with swift and safe travel. \\
~* With Hiei *~
Hiei crashed into the wall with a huge force. He looked over to Kyla, she hadn't said a word or moved at all since the little hissy fit with Shadow. "C'mon Hiei, I thought I would get a work out at least." Shadow exclaimed flicking Hiei's blood from the katana in his hand. Hiei slowly got up to his feet, slightly wincing with each step. 'Damn, he knows each move before I even think about making it!' "Of course you fool, I am you, I think like you, talk like you, act like you, except for one difference." "Oh, and that would be?" Hiei asked. "I don't have to worry about that weak sister of yours." This made Hiei's rage go from 10-500,000,000,000. (Heh big number, especially because the scale only went to 20) He flipped the katana and got in a fighting stance. He launched himself as a blue light began to glow around him.
~* With Mika (wondering 'bout her too?)*~
The neko silently walked down the stairs of the castle to the dungeon. Mika's ears twitched to the sound of soft purring. Her cat eyes adjusted to the darkened room and Mika say Yukina sleeping softly with a never before seen black cat. Upon seeing Mika the cat hissed and scurried off, quickly vanishing into the shadows. Now with the cat gone Yukina opened her eyes. "Huh?" Her soft red eyes nervously scanning the area. 'Hmm, what's with the cat?' Mika thought to herself as she ripped open the cell door. "C'mon, you're coming with me." She said as she grabbed a scared Yukina's arm and dragged her out of the cell. 'This better work brother, if not you'll never hear the end of it.'
~* With Yusuke and the others *~
"So we just wait then?" Yusuke asked after Kurama explained it the best he could. "I'm afraid that is all we are able to do for now." "That's stupid! Why do we have to bow to someone else's schedule? I mean it's bad enough with the toddler!" Yusuke exclaimed walking around the room to look for something to smash into a million and one pieces. By now the Elementals had fused with their spirit energy but were still able to project images. "Yusuke, calm down, anger will get you no where right now." Ambrose exclaimed watching the boy throw a fit from the other side of the room. Then Cato sighed and laid down. He began to polish his green horn on his white flank, not because he is concerned with looks but because that is what he would do when he was bored. Yusuke had run out of things to smash so he sat down. "Hey guys, what ever happened to Botan and my sis?" Kuwabara said looking around the room. "That's a good question Kuwabara."
~* With Hiei (ya, I'm going to do this a lot.) *~
The blue energy surrounding Hiei began to seep into his skin and fuse with his own energy. "What?" Hiei said stopping the attack to look at what was going on. //Hello Hiei. \\ Came Darren's familiar voice in his head. //Dragon? \\ //Yep, and I'm here to help you. \\ Hiei smirked as he felt the dragon's power strengthen his own. //Be my guest. \\ When the transfer started, Shadow simply watched curiously but now that he could feel Hiei's energy growing, he wanted it stopped. "DIE!" Shadow yelled rushing towards Hiei's back. "You first." Hiei whispered as the katana's blade clashed with the blue force field that had appeared to protect Hiei. With that Hiei spun around and using the force from that he swung his katana upwards. A dull thud was heard as Shadow's head separated from his body. (Ixi: Good job Houdini. Houdini: Heh, heh, heh.) Hiei turned to the sound of glass cracking. "Well done Hiei, you have passed the first test. On to the next if you are ready." "Lead the way Kyla." Kyla chuckled as she led the way through the self-opening door.
Ixi: YAY! Chapter 14 done with little problems. Uh, Gomen nasai about taking so long, I finally finished a side project and now I only have two stories to write. ^-^ YAY! (Too much sugar today) Please review.
Kurama: Can we go yet?
Ixi: Uh . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . no?
Kurama: *Sweatdrop/sigh*
*Lark and Elmer come in wearing colorful Hawaiian leis, (those flower necklace things)
Ixi: You took a vacation? And you didn't tell me?
Elmer: Our contract states that when we reach the 13th chapter, we get a vacation.
Ixi: Really? *Reads a contract ten feet high*
Lark: No but you'd be mad if said we just left you with psycho bunny.
Ixi: Maybe I should get professionals to do this *runs over to phone and dials lots of numbers*
*Knock on the door* "Acme delivery service" *Delivery guy with a huge box walks in*
Delivery Guy: Sign on the dotted line.
Lark: Wow that was fast, whatcha order Ixi?
Ixi: You'll see *opens box and Hiei and Kurama come out*
Hiei: Where the hell are we?
Kurama: How should I know?
Lark: You ordered Hiei and Kurama? Is that even possible?
Ixi: Uh, guess it is now.
Hiei: Hey you over there, what are we doing here?
Ixi: Your going to do my disclaimers
Hiei: Says who?
Ixi: I'll give you this nice shiny katana if you do.
Houdini: Hey, that's mine!
Kurama: Don't I get a say in this?
Ixi: Here you can "say" something and read disclaimers.
Kurama: *sweatdrop* Heh, will you let us go if I do?
Ixi: Sure.
Kurama: Uh, okay then, Ixi doesn't own Yu Yu Hakusho, or us. Other characters belong to her, Pikabloo12 or Black Pawn. Can we go now?
Ixi: I'll think about it
*Hiei and Houdini are looking over Houdini's weapon collection.*
Ixi: Okay, on with the story. Oh wait, this //(insert words) \\ is telepathic talk between the four Elementals and the group. Okay, now on with the story.
Chapter 14 Each separate journey
Hiei stepped back from the figure that had come out of the mirror's light. "Hiei, meet your opponent, Shadow you." "This is a joke." Hiei was staring at the other Hiei; this one was a dead-ringer except for everything had a dark green tint. Even his eyes had dark green specks in them. Hiei gripped his katana's hilt tighter. "Ooo, scared Hiei?" The shadow was taunting him. "Shadow, stop fooling around and get to the test." Kyla snapped. "Urusai baka onna!" Shadow yelled at Kyla. (Ixi: Shut up stupid woman) "You don't control me!" Kyla simply stood there. "You're scared to even show your face so you hide behind that cloak, you can't order me around!" Hiei seemed to be forgotten at this point. "Hey wannabe, your fight is with me not her, unless you're so weak that the only fight you could survive is one of words with a girl." Shadow turned around to face Hiei, "Fine, but it's your funeral."
~* With Kurama *~
The green and white unicorn continued to circle Kurama. Though he looked young and fit as a young horse, Kurama could see the wisdom deep within his eyes that can only come with much age. The unicorn finally stopped circling. Esme and Ambrose had returned. "Okay, whenever you're ready you three, Esme said they already have the amulets." "Right." "Okay." The other two shadowy figures stepped into the light. "Where is Hiei?" The dragon asked. The phoenix looked to Esme, who proceeded to take out some kind of necklace with a glowing pendant. "Kyla, how far are you?" The pendant began to change colors and a voice came from it. "Hiei is just beginning the fight against Shadow." "Okay." The dragon nodded and his whole body began to glow blue. The long serpentine dragon vanished into blue light. "We too should assist Yusuke and Kuwabara." The gryphon and the phoenix nodded in agreement and vanished into white and red light. "Kurama, are you ready?" The unicorn had begun to glow green like the others. "Ready for what?"
~* With Yusuke, Kuwabara and Keiko *~
"Damn, the doors locked!" Yusuke said pounding on the door. "Here lemme help." Kuwabara came over and helped Yusuke try and get the door open. "No leaving for you!" The knocker had come to life causing Kuwabara and Yusuke to step back in shock. "Oh and just why not?" Keiko said walking up to the door, hands on her hips. "Because I said so!" The knocker snipped back. "Why exactly do you get say in that?" Keiko and the doorknocker were in a heated argument. "I get a say in that because Mistress Aris gave me that power!" "Hey doorknocker freaky person thing, how hot does something have to be to melt your metal?" Yusuke had pushed Keiko aside. "Huh, what kind of question is that?" "This kind, Rei Gun!" The tip of Yusuke's index finger began to glow. (Rei Gun = Spirit Gun) When the glowing bullet had finally disappeared the only thing left was a mass of melted metal. "I guess it doesn't take to much heat to cook this goose."
"Yusuke, that's not very polite." The three turned around and were shocked to see Kurama, Esme and two really big glowing shapes. "Yusuke, Kuwabara." Esme said pointing to each in turn. "Hey wait!" "What the?" Yusuke and Kuwabara cried as the two glowing shapes flew towards them and surrounded them in the color of light that the shapes were glowing. "It's okay Yusuke, Kuwabara." Kurama took a step forward. "Care to explain fox?" Yusuke said looking at his glowing hands. "Eh, I think it's too long of a story to explain." //Yusuke? \\ //Huh? Who are you and why are you in my head? \\ //My name is Ambrose. \\ //Hey wait, you're the phoenix person thing. \\ //Uh, if that's what you want to call me, I guess I am. \\ //Heh, right. Okay so what do you want? \\ //You need my help to defeat Aris. \\ //Well that's blunt and to the point. \\ "Hey Yusuke, you're hearing a voice in your head too right?" Kuwabara nervously asked looking around the room. "Yep." "Okay, just making sure it wasn't only me." Kurama laughed slightly and finished walking towards the group.
~* With Shizuru (You were wondering what happened to her right?) *~
"Are you sure you can do this?" The child-like voice asked, hinted with worry. Shizuru sighed and looked into the mirror compact/walkie-talkie device in her hand. "Yes, I'm sure for the millionth time. You don't have to worry, I know what to do." There was a slight pause before the child- like voice spoke again. "If you encounter trouble or are unsure of what to do, you know how to reach me right?" "Yes, bye." "Goodbye and good luck." "Thanks." With that closing remark, Shizuru clicked the communicator closed and took off.
~* With Botan (you were wondering where she was too weren't you?)*~
//This is taking too long, what if it doesn't work? \\ Botan asked worriedly in her head. //Don't worry, it will just stick to the plan. \\ //Right-o I'll just stick to the plan. Still though, don't you think this is all a bit too risky pinning the success of this on one person? \\ //Risky yes, but it is the only way. \\ //All right, I'll trust your judgement on this situation, but if . . . \\ //That's not going to happen trust me. \\ //Fine you have my complete and utter confidence in your abilities. \\ //Hurry now, may the winds grace you with swift and safe travel. \\
~* With Hiei *~
Hiei crashed into the wall with a huge force. He looked over to Kyla, she hadn't said a word or moved at all since the little hissy fit with Shadow. "C'mon Hiei, I thought I would get a work out at least." Shadow exclaimed flicking Hiei's blood from the katana in his hand. Hiei slowly got up to his feet, slightly wincing with each step. 'Damn, he knows each move before I even think about making it!' "Of course you fool, I am you, I think like you, talk like you, act like you, except for one difference." "Oh, and that would be?" Hiei asked. "I don't have to worry about that weak sister of yours." This made Hiei's rage go from 10-500,000,000,000. (Heh big number, especially because the scale only went to 20) He flipped the katana and got in a fighting stance. He launched himself as a blue light began to glow around him.
~* With Mika (wondering 'bout her too?)*~
The neko silently walked down the stairs of the castle to the dungeon. Mika's ears twitched to the sound of soft purring. Her cat eyes adjusted to the darkened room and Mika say Yukina sleeping softly with a never before seen black cat. Upon seeing Mika the cat hissed and scurried off, quickly vanishing into the shadows. Now with the cat gone Yukina opened her eyes. "Huh?" Her soft red eyes nervously scanning the area. 'Hmm, what's with the cat?' Mika thought to herself as she ripped open the cell door. "C'mon, you're coming with me." She said as she grabbed a scared Yukina's arm and dragged her out of the cell. 'This better work brother, if not you'll never hear the end of it.'
~* With Yusuke and the others *~
"So we just wait then?" Yusuke asked after Kurama explained it the best he could. "I'm afraid that is all we are able to do for now." "That's stupid! Why do we have to bow to someone else's schedule? I mean it's bad enough with the toddler!" Yusuke exclaimed walking around the room to look for something to smash into a million and one pieces. By now the Elementals had fused with their spirit energy but were still able to project images. "Yusuke, calm down, anger will get you no where right now." Ambrose exclaimed watching the boy throw a fit from the other side of the room. Then Cato sighed and laid down. He began to polish his green horn on his white flank, not because he is concerned with looks but because that is what he would do when he was bored. Yusuke had run out of things to smash so he sat down. "Hey guys, what ever happened to Botan and my sis?" Kuwabara said looking around the room. "That's a good question Kuwabara."
~* With Hiei (ya, I'm going to do this a lot.) *~
The blue energy surrounding Hiei began to seep into his skin and fuse with his own energy. "What?" Hiei said stopping the attack to look at what was going on. //Hello Hiei. \\ Came Darren's familiar voice in his head. //Dragon? \\ //Yep, and I'm here to help you. \\ Hiei smirked as he felt the dragon's power strengthen his own. //Be my guest. \\ When the transfer started, Shadow simply watched curiously but now that he could feel Hiei's energy growing, he wanted it stopped. "DIE!" Shadow yelled rushing towards Hiei's back. "You first." Hiei whispered as the katana's blade clashed with the blue force field that had appeared to protect Hiei. With that Hiei spun around and using the force from that he swung his katana upwards. A dull thud was heard as Shadow's head separated from his body. (Ixi: Good job Houdini. Houdini: Heh, heh, heh.) Hiei turned to the sound of glass cracking. "Well done Hiei, you have passed the first test. On to the next if you are ready." "Lead the way Kyla." Kyla chuckled as she led the way through the self-opening door.
Ixi: YAY! Chapter 14 done with little problems. Uh, Gomen nasai about taking so long, I finally finished a side project and now I only have two stories to write. ^-^ YAY! (Too much sugar today) Please review.
Kurama: Can we go yet?
Ixi: Uh . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . no?
Kurama: *Sweatdrop/sigh*