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Ryton would be a powerful opponent, Kurama knew. The kitsune had been able to feel Ryton's energy even before he had walked into the arena the day before. Now, though, as Ryton stepped into the ring, Kurama sensed a strong holding back.
The two opponents walked slowly toward each other. They met at the center of the ring. "So you're Kurama," Ryton said. "You don't look too tough. But I know you are. I know all about you, Kurama. Or, should I say Suuichi?"
The fox's eyes widened in surprise.
"Begin!"
The air around Ryton crackled. Golden bolts shot from his body. Kurama narrowed his eyes. Then he saw it. Ryton's special ability was electricity.
Hiei collapsed again after being pounded into the stone wall. He waited to be pulled up, to be beaten mercilessly back down to the floor. But no further attack came. Instead, he felt his body being dragged away from the wall. He was propped up in front of a television in a shadowy corner he hadn't noticed before. Above the television set hung a video camera. The TV was turned on.
Hiei's eyes snapped shut with the sudden brightness. Then he slowly opened them, getting used to the glare a little at a time. Even through his foggy vision, he recognized the image on the screen. It was the Dark Tournament arena, and in the ring were Kurama and Rekenkai's teammate Ryton. The match had just begun.
--Why are they showing me this?-- Hiei thought groggily. Then, it clicked. His eyes widened. He knew that his tormentors had seemed familiar...it was so obvious! --Why didn't I think of it before?--
Kurama easily dodged a stray bolt. Ryton was being so careless with his aim. --Has he not fully mastered electricity? Or is he just trying to throw me off guard?--Kurama studied his opponent carefully. Even though Ryton was releasing his energy, the fox demon still sensed a strong holding back. --What is his game?--
Kurama couldn't get close to Ryton, not while he shot the lightning from his body. Then, he stopped. "So, I couldn't hit you with my bolts, but I figured I wouldn't be able to. Not a clever fox like you. Would you like to see what else I have up my sleeve?" Kurama cocked an eyebrow. "I'll take that as a yes."His left arm became enveloped in gold light. Then, the light condensed into a long lightning bolt. "I call this my Lightning Spear," Ryton said smugly as he grasped it tightly. Without warning, he ran at Kurama with speed that only light (and Hiei, who was even faster)possessed.
Luckily, Kurama was used to watching and following his speedy fire demon friend with his eyes. So, he was able to move out of his opponent's way. Still, Ryton knew that Kurama would dodge and was not thrown off guard. He quickly ande asily maneuvered for another attack. Again and again Ryton lunged, but every time Kurama evaded him.
Finally, Kurama, after considering and reconsidering, decided to put an end to this waste of time. The fox moved exactly where Ryton had wanted him to: right behind him.
At that point, just as Kurama was about to finish him, Ryton said calmly, "I have your teammate, Kurama."
Kurama froze.
"WHAT ARE YOU DOING KURAMA?!?! COME ON, FINISH HIM OFF!!!! WHAT'S THE PROBLEM?!?!?!" yelled Yusuke. "Somethin's not right here," muttered Kuwabara. He glanced over to the opposite side of the ring and saw that only one of Ryton's teammates stood there. --Where are the other two fighters?-- he asked himself. "Urameshi, look over there," Kuwabara said. Yusuke looked. "Where'd the other two go?" he asked. "That's just what I was thinkin'," said Kuwabara.