Okay, I'm back. I apologize for that long delay. Anyway, now things will start getting real serious now. I hope you enjoy.
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Chapter Four: The Dragon is Awake
A few hours after the incident, a meeting place in the city
Yusuke was the first there, followed by Hiei, Kuwabara, and Kurama. They all came back with no sight of their target.
"He could be anywhere by now."
"He's right. Do you happen to know where he goes after school?"
"No. He just says that he goes to help his mother."
"We'll just have to search harder."
Kuwabara spoke up, "I did see something unusual outside of the city, but I didn't investigate, yet."
Hiei was the first to speak, "Why the hell didn't you tell us sooner? What was it? Or did you even pay attention to that?"
"Shut up, shorty! I noticed a hole in the ground, but like I said I didn't get a closer look."
"Perhaps, then, we should all go take a look."
"I agree with Kurama. Let's go! Lead the way Kuwabara."
They all ran behind Kuwabara to the hole. Hiei was, of course, complaining that he should have to follow instead of lead.
Outside of town
"Here's the hole."
They all look down into it. From where they were, there was no telling how deep it went. Kuwabara found a small rock and threw it in. It was sometime before it finally hit the bottom, but they knew it had a bottom to it now.
Kurama knew this area fairly well, "I don't remember this hole here last time. It is quite possible this is where he hides."
"Then I guess we got no choice. But how are we going to get down there?"
"Judging from how long it took Kuwabara's rock to reach the bottom, I'd say it'd just be easiest to jump in."
"Well, then, here we go!"
They all jumped in. It wasn't too long until they reached the bottom.
"Man. It's too dark in here."
"There's a foul scent in the air."
"I know. I can even smell it."
They stood there waiting for their eyes to adjust to the dark. In a matter of a few minutes they all were able to see. Kurama looked around. "I think I can guide us to him. Follow me as best you can." Kurama led them through the dark cavern.
After some time of walking around Kurama stopped them. "That scent. It's. . .blood." With that a light from above the cavern ceiling sparked, and they took a few minutes to adjust their eyes to the light. When they were able to see, they saw the most horrid of sights to behold. They had entered a large room with a lake of blood. They had also noticed that the walls were made up of human remains. In the lake of blood there were many bones. Off on the other side, there was another island. That island was made completely of bones. And on that island was Hideki.
"Welcome to my domain, Yusuke. I trust you like my décor?"
"You are one sick bastard!!!"
Kuwabara was having trouble. The whole scene was too much for him. He exited the room and the sounds of him vomiting could be heard. Even Hiei was disgusted at the sight. He had killed many in times past, but he never went so far as to even taste the blood of a victim.
"I have waited a long time, Yusuke. It isn't nice to keep me waiting."
"What do you mean?"
"I have watched you. I know what you are. You are unique."
"Whatever. You better stop the plague you started!"
"Why would I do that? You see the lake? This is just one portion of the blood I've gathered in times past. That plague serves one purpose: to bring me blood."
"What kind of sick demon are you?"
"Demon? Don't make me laugh. I'm no demon. I am a dragon. A dragon that has survived well past his expiration date. How you ask? By feeding off the blood I have gathered. But you. You have unique blood in you. And with that blood, I could live forever. What say you? Will you give willingly your blood?"
"No."
"I thought you would say something to that effect. It is a shame. That she will die because of you."
"What do you mean?!"
"I think you know. I have spread this plague before, but this time I made it so that it spreads quicker and made it harder to be cured. If she dies, it's because you won't give willingly."
Kurama whispered to Yusuke, "don't listen to him Yusuke. He won't lift the plague even if you do give willingly. The only way to lift it now is to kill him."
"Kill me, Kurama? You're all welcome to try, but I will have Yusuke's blood!!" Just then a path formed before them leading to the island. The path was of various body remains. "Cross this path, then you may have your shot at killing me."
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Okay, before you call me a sick bastard, let me just say that that part was not done willingly. If you would flame me now, I would not be surprised, but please don't flame until you have seen the end. Trust me, you may like how it ends. Review please.