Chapter Five: The Final Confrontation

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Yusuke, Kurama, and Hiei watched as the path finished forming. Kuwabara had left the scene, appalled by the sight of the room. The other three were disgusted as well, but they knew they couldn't run.
Hiei spoke, "Looks like we'll be fighting him together."
"Yes, and it appears we'll be fighting without Kuwabara."
Yusuke didn't say anything. Instead he stood glaring at the monster on the other side. Spirit energy was forming around him as he continued glaring. Finally he spoke, "you're dead."
Without another word, Yusuke dashed across the path to the other side. The other two soon followed. It took them about a minute to cross before they hit the other side; Hiei could have been there quicker, but the path was too narrow to pass Kurama and Yusuke.
Yusuke was finally within striking range and unleashed a deadly assault of spirit-infused fists. He was attacking faster than he usually did which almost caught Hideki off guard; however, he was able to block every attack Yusuke made. Kurama and Hiei set off to either side of Yusuke, each with their weapon drawn. Yusuke finished his assault and backed off to catch his breath. Kurama moved in with his rose whip. He made a few attacks, and then Hiei jumped in as well. Unfortunately, every attack missed as Hideki dodged every one of them.
When Hiei and Kurama backed off, Hideki took advantage and struck at the closest one, Kurama. Kurama managed to avoid a few strikes but was grabbed by the arm and thrown into Yusuke who was concentrating energy into his finger. Both fell to the ground. Hiei moved in behind Hideki and swung his sword. Hideki turned around and attacked the sword, breaking it into five pieces.
Hiei looked at what remained of his sword, "shit." He threw the hilt to the side and tore off his bandana. He started powering up his darkness flame. Meanwhile, Kurama was keeping Hideki's attention off the others by attacking him with various plant bombs. Yusuke had finished charging his spirit gun attack and took aim. Kurama saw and got out of the way.
"Spirit Gun!!" A large energy blast shot out of his index finger headed straight for its intended target, who didn't notice it in time to take evasive action. The blast hit unblocked and exploded. Hiei had finished his preparations and looked to see the damage dealt. After a few seconds the dust cleared, and Hideki was quite injured.
"Looks like I'll have to get serious." Hideki's body emitted a dark red aura before becoming engulfed in a dark sphere of energy. The sphere continued expanding until it had nearly engulfed the entire island. The sphere faded and what was revealed shocked all three. Hideki had transformed into a skeletal dragon. Inside the body could be seen the vital organs. Blood occasionally dripped from the dragon's teeth. Dark energy could be seen surrounding the grotesque beast.
Yusuke was taken aback as he felt the dragon's gaze fall on him. "Any ideas, guys?"
Hiei kept silent. Kurama had nothing to say as well. Yusuke didn't like the silence following his question, "didn't think so. . .I guess we'll just have to take him down the old-fashioned way."
Yusuke charged another spirit gun and fired. It wasn't as powerful as the first, but he was able to fire it with more speed. The blast hit its target, but unlike before it had no effect. Kurama gave his wisdom, "Yusuke, it would be wise to aim for the vital organs. I fear those bones may be stronger than they look."
Hiei stepped forward, "I take him." The other two looked at him and stepped back, for they knew well what he was planning. Hiei dashed a little ways toward the monstrous, undead beast and launched his most powerful attack. The Dragon of the Darkness Flame didn't have to travel far to hit its target. Hideki became engulf in the Dragon's flames. A terrifying roar came from the beast as it was suffering the attack. The attack soon faded, and Hiei became faint. They all looked to see the damage, but they soon realized they were up against more than they thought; Hideki was unharmed.
A rumbling sound could be heard from the beast as it prepared to attack. Kurama and Yusuke picked Hiei up and ran back to the other side to escape the blast they knew was to come. And it came. No sooner do they make it halfway across the path, does Hideki unleash a foul gas from his mouth. Kurama knew well enough about it, "Yusuke, we must keep away from the gas. I hear it can tear the flesh right off all it touches."
They safely make it to the other side. Yusuke looked back, "Great. How the hell can we kill him?"
"I'll do it!!!"

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