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Hate to say, but the match is almost over. The story's almost done!
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The force ripped Kurama from Ryton's grasp and sent him crashing through the ring. Millions of electric particles darted through his body. It felt like he was being ripped apart. He screamed.

Ryton pulled him up again. "Each one is more intense," he cackled. "Electric Fist!"

Hiei bit his tongue until he drew blood. He realized that this was killing him and Kurama both.

"Electric Fist!" Lightning ripped through Kurama's body. He fell back again. His leg hit the ground at an odd angle. He winced as he heard the sickening crack of bone.

Hiei's leg was pounding. --He must have broken it,-- thought the fire demon as Ryton made another assault.

"Electric Fist!" Burn marks appeared on Kurama's already burned arms and face. He screamed.

Hiei knew that only he could stop this. He had to give Ryton what he wanted. He couldn't hold himself back any longer. The agony was unbearable. He not only felt the pain from Ryton's attacks. He felt the regret, sadness, and pain in Kurama's heart.

Hiei made up his mind. He did the only thing he could do.

Hiei screamed.

Ryton had just yanked Kurama out of the ring again, ready to begin a new assault. He tossed the fox demon aside when he heard Hiei scream. "Listen Kurama! Do you hear it?" Ryton sneered gleefully.

Kurama painfully lifted his bloody, charred face off the ground. "Hiei," he whispered, "I'm sorry." Now he knew he had to make his stand. He hoped Ryton had had enough fun for one day.

As Ryton cackled and Koto counted, Kurama slowly and painfully pushed his body upward. He stood up. His broken left leg buckled beneath him, he cried out, and he fell back to the ground. His hands hit the concrete. Electric bolts from the ring flew into his body. But he didn't care. He pushed himself up again and put all his weight on his right leg.

"Ryton," Kurama said slowly and forcefully, "Now it's over. You have your revenge. You put me to the test. You heard Hiei scream in agony." He winced as he heard the cry of his friend replay in his mind. "You have me obeying your every command. You tortured us to win this match. You succeeded in everything you set out to do. Now end this. Let him go."

Ryton was impressed by the fox's bold statements. But he wanted one more thing first."I'll consider it," he said. "But in the meantime, get down on your hands and knees and beg," he spat.

Kurama looked at him with pain in his eyes. But he slowly lowered himself onto his hands and knees. His emotions welled up inside him. "Please. You have what you want. You have me. Let him go," he choked. He bowed his head and two sparkling tears fell to the ground. "Let him go. Please. I beg you."

Ryton smirked in satisfaction. He looked at Koto. "Don't even bother to count. This match is over."
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Okay, the match is over. But the story isn't done yet!! It still has a few more chapters to go.

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