Of Wind and Fire
Golden Foxfyre
Disclaimer: I don't own the show.
Chapter 9
"It's been decided. A series of one-on-one battles to determine the winner of this match!" Koda exclaimed.
Suddenly, a chime cut through the roar of the crowd. They silenced in shock, then a new voice sounded. "Since Team Urameshi must fight without rest, there will be a medical screening."
Suzaku rolled sapphire blue eyes. "I smell a rat." She'd spoken in the musical language of her homeland, causing her team mates to stare at her in shock.
Correction, several of them. Morwen sneezed. The she-wolf growled, bearing her teeth when the nurse approached. Her hackles rose and ears went flat. The wolf noticed her friend's hand go to the hilt of one of her daggers.
'She's sensing our power, Morwen. There's something about her that is full of trickery.'
The pink haired woman stopped at Genkai and Hiei. "You two, please come with me." She led them to a medical tent, where a force field was suddenly raised. The so-called nurse had revealed herself as a demon.
"Someone's out to get us." Yusuke groaned. "Kuwabara's in no condition to fight and we can't use Suzaku."
"Stay calm." Kurama commanded. "I will fight at least three of them, leaving the other two to you."
"Sounds like a plan to me. Just don't get yourself killed, Kurama." Suzaku commanded. 'We will need all the allies we can get for the coming war. These are not battles to be taken lightly.' Abruptly, her attention was diverted. A minuscule power suddenly extinguished, and where it once was, there now stood a greater power. A mischievously small smirk came to her face. She knew he didn't know how sensitive her sensing abilities had become. 'I know you're up there, Toguru. Still so violent, aren't you?'
'Picky, picky. We're sending a surprise your way.' Toguru declared before closing his mind to her.
Again, the tone sounded, silencing the crowd. "Attention please." The voice was laced with fear. "Since Team Urameshi is down two members, we will allow their substitute to fight. This decision is under rule 22BC." A squeal indicated that the person speaking had abruptly set down the microphone.
The apparition quickly made sure that Kuwabara was comfortable and far enough away from the ring to avoid getting hit by stray attacks. She returned to the others, an unusual glint in her eyes. "I know Toguru had something to do with this."
Yusuke groaned. "We won't send you in unless we absolutely have to. I don't want them seeing what you're capable of."
"We may not have a choice." Suzaku retorted. Apprehension raced through her. 'It is always a possibility. I don't want to fight, and I don't like killing.' The situation eerily reminded her of a similar one, in which many soldiers had been killed in her homeland. And all because someone wanted to know what her kind was capable of.
Kurama leapt into the ring, interrupting her thoughts. He was joined by a strange demon that was as pale as a ghost.
Koda took a step back. "Kurama of Team Urameshi vs. Gama of Team Masho... and Begin!" She leapt further back, not wanting to get injured in the beginning skirmish.
Gama pulled out a set of brushes. "Each member of my team is the master of an art. Mine happens to be make-up." He began applying garish designs to his body. "Before humans got ahold of it, this held great power. For those who follow the old ways, it still does." The demon finished his macabre design, then they felt his energy soar. "I'm not one so easy to catch."
"I wouldn't doubt that." Kurama stated as he dodged the rapid fire punches and kicks. 'His specialty is close range combat. I need to know more about his style before I can mount a successful offense.' He kicked his opponent, then a strange, double banded design appeared on his leg. 'What the...?!'
"That little design adds 2,000 pounds to your leg and goes down to your skin." Gama sneered. "It isn't so easy to move now, is it?" He raced off and was shocked that Kurama could still keep up with him. He leapt back and deftly applied three more, effectively restraining the fox.
"How does it feel to be helpless? You scum, siding with humans against your kind. You make me sick." Gama charged, not knowing the degree of control Kurama had over his spirit energy.
"ROSE WHIP!" Kurama cried, turning his head sharply. The whip snapped over his shoulder, slashing the demon twice in a diagonal fashion across his chest. He didn't notice the strange pattern that suddenly splattered over the front of his shirt. "It seems that you have died in vain."
A raspy chuckle came from the fallen one. "You never asked me about what makes my make-up so special. The secret ingredient is my blood." He drew a breath. "I have given you the Make-up of the Seal. I have sealed your spirit energy inside your body, so I do not die in vain." A strangled sound escaped him then his head met stone with a dull thud.
"Can we get a clean up crew in here?" Koda queried.
Golden Foxfyre
Disclaimer: I don't own the show.
Chapter 9
"It's been decided. A series of one-on-one battles to determine the winner of this match!" Koda exclaimed.
Suddenly, a chime cut through the roar of the crowd. They silenced in shock, then a new voice sounded. "Since Team Urameshi must fight without rest, there will be a medical screening."
Suzaku rolled sapphire blue eyes. "I smell a rat." She'd spoken in the musical language of her homeland, causing her team mates to stare at her in shock.
Correction, several of them. Morwen sneezed. The she-wolf growled, bearing her teeth when the nurse approached. Her hackles rose and ears went flat. The wolf noticed her friend's hand go to the hilt of one of her daggers.
'She's sensing our power, Morwen. There's something about her that is full of trickery.'
The pink haired woman stopped at Genkai and Hiei. "You two, please come with me." She led them to a medical tent, where a force field was suddenly raised. The so-called nurse had revealed herself as a demon.
"Someone's out to get us." Yusuke groaned. "Kuwabara's in no condition to fight and we can't use Suzaku."
"Stay calm." Kurama commanded. "I will fight at least three of them, leaving the other two to you."
"Sounds like a plan to me. Just don't get yourself killed, Kurama." Suzaku commanded. 'We will need all the allies we can get for the coming war. These are not battles to be taken lightly.' Abruptly, her attention was diverted. A minuscule power suddenly extinguished, and where it once was, there now stood a greater power. A mischievously small smirk came to her face. She knew he didn't know how sensitive her sensing abilities had become. 'I know you're up there, Toguru. Still so violent, aren't you?'
'Picky, picky. We're sending a surprise your way.' Toguru declared before closing his mind to her.
Again, the tone sounded, silencing the crowd. "Attention please." The voice was laced with fear. "Since Team Urameshi is down two members, we will allow their substitute to fight. This decision is under rule 22BC." A squeal indicated that the person speaking had abruptly set down the microphone.
The apparition quickly made sure that Kuwabara was comfortable and far enough away from the ring to avoid getting hit by stray attacks. She returned to the others, an unusual glint in her eyes. "I know Toguru had something to do with this."
Yusuke groaned. "We won't send you in unless we absolutely have to. I don't want them seeing what you're capable of."
"We may not have a choice." Suzaku retorted. Apprehension raced through her. 'It is always a possibility. I don't want to fight, and I don't like killing.' The situation eerily reminded her of a similar one, in which many soldiers had been killed in her homeland. And all because someone wanted to know what her kind was capable of.
Kurama leapt into the ring, interrupting her thoughts. He was joined by a strange demon that was as pale as a ghost.
Koda took a step back. "Kurama of Team Urameshi vs. Gama of Team Masho... and Begin!" She leapt further back, not wanting to get injured in the beginning skirmish.
Gama pulled out a set of brushes. "Each member of my team is the master of an art. Mine happens to be make-up." He began applying garish designs to his body. "Before humans got ahold of it, this held great power. For those who follow the old ways, it still does." The demon finished his macabre design, then they felt his energy soar. "I'm not one so easy to catch."
"I wouldn't doubt that." Kurama stated as he dodged the rapid fire punches and kicks. 'His specialty is close range combat. I need to know more about his style before I can mount a successful offense.' He kicked his opponent, then a strange, double banded design appeared on his leg. 'What the...?!'
"That little design adds 2,000 pounds to your leg and goes down to your skin." Gama sneered. "It isn't so easy to move now, is it?" He raced off and was shocked that Kurama could still keep up with him. He leapt back and deftly applied three more, effectively restraining the fox.
"How does it feel to be helpless? You scum, siding with humans against your kind. You make me sick." Gama charged, not knowing the degree of control Kurama had over his spirit energy.
"ROSE WHIP!" Kurama cried, turning his head sharply. The whip snapped over his shoulder, slashing the demon twice in a diagonal fashion across his chest. He didn't notice the strange pattern that suddenly splattered over the front of his shirt. "It seems that you have died in vain."
A raspy chuckle came from the fallen one. "You never asked me about what makes my make-up so special. The secret ingredient is my blood." He drew a breath. "I have given you the Make-up of the Seal. I have sealed your spirit energy inside your body, so I do not die in vain." A strangled sound escaped him then his head met stone with a dull thud.
"Can we get a clean up crew in here?" Koda queried.