-Tricked-
Disclaimer - Don't own.
Chapter Summary - With the threat lingering in the three fighter's minds, they try to get back into the swing of things. A dark shadow of suspicion follows them around. What could be going on? Who is that woman, Gemmei? Why does she really want Hiei dead?
^_^ Here we go!
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Chapter 25 - Part 2 - Promise of Revenge
Part 2 of 3
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Botan woke up the next morning, panting. Beads of sweat rolled down her face and her back felt soaked. Kurama came back in, a worried look on his face.
"Hiei wants to talk to you." He sat down beside her and gave her a gentle kiss on the cheek. She gave him a small smile.
"Okay." She fell back, onto the pillows. "What a nightmare I had. Last night wasn't the greatest. Transforming takes a lot out of me, not to mention the effects."
"You cried out a lot and woke me up." He handed her a cool washcloth. "I tried to keep you quiet and tried to wake you up.. It didn't work." She wiped the sweat from her forehead and down the back of her neck, sitting back up.
"I want a cool shower. Is Hiei here already?" He shook his head.
"He told me he would back by about noon. I went to the temple and got us some clothes for the day." She sighed. Her nightmare was still bothering her.
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Botan sat with Shiori and Kurama. They had explained everything. Botan frowned and leaned on Kurama's shoulder.
"When is Hiei going to get here? I wonder what he wanted to talk about?"
"Probably about your stunning powers." He answered, his eyes narrowing at her. "He wouldn't say anything to me, though. I have no idea what he has planned."
"Well, I can't say that I know either. I may have the ability to break illusions, but I don't have the power to read minds." She buried her face in his shoulder. "I can't take much more of this.. I mean, how long can I stay in that form?" Kurama stared down at her with a frown.
"You couldn't even walk straight." She lifted her head and gave him a look then lowered it again.
"I saved your butt and this is how you treat me?" She asked sarcastically. He stiffened. "Hiei told me what you were seeing, Kurama."
"I can't believe I thought she was real.."
"From the first time you saw her or the first time she touched you?"
"When she touched me." Shiori watched them with a small smile. Even though her son was a demon, she still loved him. He was still her son. Botan looked at him with a smile. Then she reached up and touched his cheek. He stared at her.
"I may not have a touch that entrances you, but I don't need it. I have you wrapped around my finger." She grinned.
"Yes you do, Botan." He grinned back.
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Hiei arrived and took Botan into Kurama's room to talk to her alone. Kurama had to sit and wait.
"What is it, Hiei?" She asked, frowning at him. He stared at her.
"You know how to transform? I thought that the toddler only gave you the longevity."
"So did I.. but when I heard that.." She looked down at her feet. "I just snapped." He crossed his arms.
"We need to train. I'm not going to stand around and wait for Gemmei to come back to kill me." She looked up at him.
"It must be hard on you, Hiei." Botan's eyes misted over. "You didn't betray her. You warned her of it.."
"How do you know about that?" He asked, narrowing his eyes at her.
"I don't know, Hiei. I just do." She shivered and wrapped her arms around herself. "Anyway, when do you want to start?"
"As soon as possible."
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Shiori went with them, wanting to know what they did all the time. Kurama had no problem with it.
"You little punk! Say that to my face!"
"I just did, moron."
"Cut it out you two. Honestly!" Kurama opened the door and found everything normal. Kuwabara was angry and glaring at Hiei, who was scowling and standing in the corner. Shizuru and Keiko were talking with Yukina. Yuusuke was relaxing and Botan was standing in between Kuwabara and Hiei.
"You're late, kitsune." Kurama sweat-dropped and nodded.
"I know, Hiei." Botan crossed her arms.
"Late. You're never around. Hiei and I trained all day yesterday for this make-shift tournament and you're late." She rolled her eyes. Yuusuke stood up.
"Let's get going to the back, shall we?" Kuwabara basically skipped ahead of all of them. Hiei and the others sweat-dropped.
"Tell me I don't have to fight the pathetic fool." The small koorime stated, following after the girls. Botan stopped and waited for Kurama and Shiori.
"Well, Hiei, it all has to do with the drawing. It has our names on the papers and that is how we're going to pick." He scowled.
"Yay."
"Oh shut up." Botan rolled her eyes.
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Keiko was the referee who stood in the ring, while Shizuru and Yukina were side announcers.
"The first match looks like it's going to be boring.." Shizuru looked at the slip of paper in her hand. "You draw the next one."
"Okay." Yukina drew out a slip of paper and showed it to Shizuru.
"And the first match goes to Kuwabara and Botan." Keiko sweat-dropped.
"You're supposed to be more enthusiastic than that.." She sighed and held up her hand. "Kuwabara and Botan take the first match!" Botan looked at Hiei.
"At least I don't have to fight him." Hiei smirked at her. She gave him a look.
"Oh, shut up." She walked over to the ring and stood there, a frown on her face. Kuwabara was nervous. He didn't like fighting girls. It went against his code. Kurama looked at his mother and watched as her eyes widened slightly.
"You may begin!" Botan drew her katana and ran forward, using the speed she thought was right to beat him. Keiko moved back, not wanting to get hit. Kuwabara called on his spirit sword and blocked her attack. Botan then jumped up above him and came down again, positioned to kick and attack with her katana. She just barely missed him.
"This is what you've been doing, Suuichi?" Shiori asked quietly. Yuusuke grinned and made himself comfortable next to Kurama.
"Yeah." He answered. "He's everyone's favorite fox boy!" Kurama sighed. "And a damn good fighter. He's basically the brains of this team.. with some exception for Hiei. Anyway, he's great."
"Thanks a lot, Yuusuke."
"It's nothing, Kurama. You've done a lot for this team." Kurama looked back to the ring. Botan looked like she was having a blast. He was happy for her. She chose the thing she wanted.. but there was no doubt in her mind that she still thought about her days in Reikai. "No use in worrying about that stubborn one." Kurama looked over at Yuusuke. "She's fine."
"I know she is. There is one thing that is bothering me, though. She chose fighting."
"Yeah, so?"
"She can't work in Reikai."
"Until she dies?"
"It might bother her. She did that for so long that it was probably like second nature." Yuusuke understood.
"Hey, you know her better than any of us." He paused and a grin worked its way across his face. "When are we gonna see little ones popping up?" Kurama blushed slightly and sweat-dropped.
"Not soon, I'd imagine, Yuusuke." He said with a frown. The boy was too busy thinking about little fox children.
"Too bad, y'know? They might be cute."
"Speaking of relationships, shouldn't you be worrying about yours? Keiko hasn't had the enjoyment of a date in a while." Yuusuke's face deadpanned.
"You're kidding, right?"
"Maybe Botan and I could double with you sometime."
"That could be fun." The boy looked back in the ring. "Kuwabara improved a little from our training. Imagine how far I've come."
"You are quite strong, Yuusuke. But you could still stand for training. No one is perfect."
"AHH!" Kuwabara got punched in the face and staggered back. "Ow!" He ran at Botan and fought back. She blocked some of his attacks. He didn't get another chance to hit her. She performed a spin kick and then backed that up with a blow in the neck with the hilt of her katana. The silver metal gleamed and the words written by Hiei seemed to glow with a white fire.
"You must be proud, Hiei. She's come a long way under your training and guidance."
"I would be lying if I said I was not." Hiei sighed and watched his apprentice. Gemmei's next move was hidden from him. Botan's demon form helped him understand things. He didn't know how she knew things in that form, but she did. Maybe it was time to bring that to attention. "Kitsune, she is smart in her demon form."
"Demon form? Botan has a demon form?" Yuusuke asked, frowning. "I thought she said that she was only getting the long life thing.."
"She was going to." Kurama said. "She transformed last night. We have a new enemy. It is Hiei's but we got involved." Hiei smirked.
"Meaning it is not your problem, detective." He said smartly. Gemmei was on his mind right then.. and also someone else he had not thought about in a long while.
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Gemmei sat in her lair in Makai, growling in fury. Her dark, lulling onyx eyes flashed in anger. She glared at her dearest twin sister.
"How dare you!?" She screamed at Genine. "You completely defied my orders! I do not want Hiei dead you fool! Lure him and that angel demon here to release me! Now!"
"But.. sister.. you told me that Hiei must die."
"By my hand alone, Genine." Gemmei closed her eyes. "An angel demon sealed me here and only he can bring me back."
"How so, sister?"
"It was his foolish feelings for that witch, Kohana!" She hissed. "He was mine first!" She cried out when she remembered that fateful day she met the little koorime.
-FLASHBACK-
Gemmei had been gathering herbs for her medicinal salve when she came upon a young, short demon. She approached as quietly as she could but she was not quiet enough.
"Who are you?" His sparkling crimson eyes narrowed and focused on her. She dropped her basket, letting all of the herbs spill out. Her eyes widened. He was the picture of true perfection. His lean, muscled body and sharp abilities allowed her to see what he truly was.
"M-My name is Gemmei.. Who are you?"
"Hiei." He answered simply, glaring coldly at her. "What are you doing out here?" She blushed lightly and realized that she had been staring.
"I was gathering herbs." He frowned and turned around, facing the lake he had been staring at before.
"Be more cautious." He stated. Her favorite color had always been the dark color of blood.. and his eyes reminded her of it. She wasn't fully in love with him yet. That would take time and thought. She had often gone out for herbs but she had never seen him again.. until one bright morning.
"Sister! Sister!" Genine waved her arms frantically. "I found a wounded man! He is hurt very badly!" Gemmei gathered up her basket filled with salves and drinks and cool water for emergencies. "He is by the lake! Come on!"
"The lake.." Her eyes widened and her heart skipped a beat. Could it be that Hiei had come back? Was he the one that was wounded?
"Stay back!" Gemmei and Genine stopped, breathless by the beauty that lay before them. "Be gone. You are in danger here." A beautiful angel demon with light brown curls and those amethyst eyes..
"We have herbs.." Gemmei saw Hiei wrapped in her arms, unconscious. Genine threw herself on the ground and covered her head but Gemmei didn't do it in time. She was caught, transfixed, in an enchanted encasing.
-END FLASHBACK-
"I had fallen in love with him by the look in his eyes when he stared at me that very first time." She closed her onyx eyes as crystalline tears ran down her face. She touched the wall of her prison. "I wish to see him once more then kill him."
"Sister.. I shall lead him and the angel here. What do you wish of the other?"
"Other?"
"There was a kitsune, I think. His name was Kurama." Gemmei had no interest in him. She only wanted to slay the other two.
"Do with him what you will, Genine."
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Botan sat up, sweating. Her eyes were wide and fixed. The fog was there again. Kurama stirred by her side but didn't wake up. She got out of bed and walked quietly toward where Hiei was sleeping. The koorime was still in a peaceful slumber. Suddenly, he was awake, as well.
"Hiei, be quiet. We must go. I can sense her."
"She is close." He picked Botan up and quietly leaped out of his window. His speed and grace was back in full and his Jagan hurt no longer. He felt an ache in his chest and just followed his senses. The two could see nothing but white mist. It swirled and churned and billowed out before them, playing with them.
"Can you sense that? Someone else's presence.." Botan was suddenly flung from his arms and he was thrown back. The fog was blown away by a gentle breeze and it exposed their location. "Where.." Her gasp was audible.
"Gemmei!?" Hiei stared at the large round white barrier that encased the demon. "But-"
"Hiei, look out!" Botan cried out to him. She was in front of him in an instant and summoned her katana. The blade gleamed like white fire as she blocked the attack. Her silver-tipped wings spread from her back and her amethyst eyes reflected the light. Hiei stared in astonishment at his apprentice. "Please, Hiei, run. Get out of here. Don't worry about me. I can handle this."
"Botan-"
"Hiei!" She turned to look at him, a small smile on her face. "Do you think I could really let you die here? Go. Now."
"Why?"
"This was a trap. Gemmei wants to be set free.. She will kill you once you release her. Leave so that it doesn't happen!" Hiei was never so confused. Botan reminded him so much of Kohana. "Run!"
"I'm not leaving you here! The kitsune would kill me!"
"If I don't make it, tell Kurama that I love him and that he means the world to me." She pushed back with all of her strength. Genine's attack would not be thwarted so easily. "Hiei, you were.. a wonderful teacher and I wouldn't have changed a thing." A bright white light burst forth and Hiei shielded his eyes. When he was finally able to see, Botan stood facing both of the sisters.
"Who are you? You are not Kohana." Gemmei said angrily.
"No, she isn't, fool!" Hiei stood up. "She is my apprentice." Botan remained unmoving in front of him. "Kohana is dead. I killed her when she sealed you away."
"Why?"
"Because she almost killed me. She couldn't control her powers." Botan then let out a scream. Genine had attacked her. Hiei looked down by his feet to see a blood-soaked feather.
"Genine!" Botan hit the floor. They stared in astonishment as she rose to her feet, holding her arm, her eyes glowing white. She held out her good hand and a white beam flew at Genine. They stared as the demon flew back and hit a wall.
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This is the end of another chapter to Tricked.. WOO!
Here's a little look into the future -
"I will kill you for what you put me through!"
"I did nothing to you!"
"You made me fall in love with you." He didn't respond, too stunned to say anything. "I have lived without your face for too long, Hiei."
That's it for now! Thanks for readin'!
Disclaimer - Don't own.
Chapter Summary - With the threat lingering in the three fighter's minds, they try to get back into the swing of things. A dark shadow of suspicion follows them around. What could be going on? Who is that woman, Gemmei? Why does she really want Hiei dead?
^_^ Here we go!
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Chapter 25 - Part 2 - Promise of Revenge
Part 2 of 3
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Botan woke up the next morning, panting. Beads of sweat rolled down her face and her back felt soaked. Kurama came back in, a worried look on his face.
"Hiei wants to talk to you." He sat down beside her and gave her a gentle kiss on the cheek. She gave him a small smile.
"Okay." She fell back, onto the pillows. "What a nightmare I had. Last night wasn't the greatest. Transforming takes a lot out of me, not to mention the effects."
"You cried out a lot and woke me up." He handed her a cool washcloth. "I tried to keep you quiet and tried to wake you up.. It didn't work." She wiped the sweat from her forehead and down the back of her neck, sitting back up.
"I want a cool shower. Is Hiei here already?" He shook his head.
"He told me he would back by about noon. I went to the temple and got us some clothes for the day." She sighed. Her nightmare was still bothering her.
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Botan sat with Shiori and Kurama. They had explained everything. Botan frowned and leaned on Kurama's shoulder.
"When is Hiei going to get here? I wonder what he wanted to talk about?"
"Probably about your stunning powers." He answered, his eyes narrowing at her. "He wouldn't say anything to me, though. I have no idea what he has planned."
"Well, I can't say that I know either. I may have the ability to break illusions, but I don't have the power to read minds." She buried her face in his shoulder. "I can't take much more of this.. I mean, how long can I stay in that form?" Kurama stared down at her with a frown.
"You couldn't even walk straight." She lifted her head and gave him a look then lowered it again.
"I saved your butt and this is how you treat me?" She asked sarcastically. He stiffened. "Hiei told me what you were seeing, Kurama."
"I can't believe I thought she was real.."
"From the first time you saw her or the first time she touched you?"
"When she touched me." Shiori watched them with a small smile. Even though her son was a demon, she still loved him. He was still her son. Botan looked at him with a smile. Then she reached up and touched his cheek. He stared at her.
"I may not have a touch that entrances you, but I don't need it. I have you wrapped around my finger." She grinned.
"Yes you do, Botan." He grinned back.
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Hiei arrived and took Botan into Kurama's room to talk to her alone. Kurama had to sit and wait.
"What is it, Hiei?" She asked, frowning at him. He stared at her.
"You know how to transform? I thought that the toddler only gave you the longevity."
"So did I.. but when I heard that.." She looked down at her feet. "I just snapped." He crossed his arms.
"We need to train. I'm not going to stand around and wait for Gemmei to come back to kill me." She looked up at him.
"It must be hard on you, Hiei." Botan's eyes misted over. "You didn't betray her. You warned her of it.."
"How do you know about that?" He asked, narrowing his eyes at her.
"I don't know, Hiei. I just do." She shivered and wrapped her arms around herself. "Anyway, when do you want to start?"
"As soon as possible."
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Shiori went with them, wanting to know what they did all the time. Kurama had no problem with it.
"You little punk! Say that to my face!"
"I just did, moron."
"Cut it out you two. Honestly!" Kurama opened the door and found everything normal. Kuwabara was angry and glaring at Hiei, who was scowling and standing in the corner. Shizuru and Keiko were talking with Yukina. Yuusuke was relaxing and Botan was standing in between Kuwabara and Hiei.
"You're late, kitsune." Kurama sweat-dropped and nodded.
"I know, Hiei." Botan crossed her arms.
"Late. You're never around. Hiei and I trained all day yesterday for this make-shift tournament and you're late." She rolled her eyes. Yuusuke stood up.
"Let's get going to the back, shall we?" Kuwabara basically skipped ahead of all of them. Hiei and the others sweat-dropped.
"Tell me I don't have to fight the pathetic fool." The small koorime stated, following after the girls. Botan stopped and waited for Kurama and Shiori.
"Well, Hiei, it all has to do with the drawing. It has our names on the papers and that is how we're going to pick." He scowled.
"Yay."
"Oh shut up." Botan rolled her eyes.
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Keiko was the referee who stood in the ring, while Shizuru and Yukina were side announcers.
"The first match looks like it's going to be boring.." Shizuru looked at the slip of paper in her hand. "You draw the next one."
"Okay." Yukina drew out a slip of paper and showed it to Shizuru.
"And the first match goes to Kuwabara and Botan." Keiko sweat-dropped.
"You're supposed to be more enthusiastic than that.." She sighed and held up her hand. "Kuwabara and Botan take the first match!" Botan looked at Hiei.
"At least I don't have to fight him." Hiei smirked at her. She gave him a look.
"Oh, shut up." She walked over to the ring and stood there, a frown on her face. Kuwabara was nervous. He didn't like fighting girls. It went against his code. Kurama looked at his mother and watched as her eyes widened slightly.
"You may begin!" Botan drew her katana and ran forward, using the speed she thought was right to beat him. Keiko moved back, not wanting to get hit. Kuwabara called on his spirit sword and blocked her attack. Botan then jumped up above him and came down again, positioned to kick and attack with her katana. She just barely missed him.
"This is what you've been doing, Suuichi?" Shiori asked quietly. Yuusuke grinned and made himself comfortable next to Kurama.
"Yeah." He answered. "He's everyone's favorite fox boy!" Kurama sighed. "And a damn good fighter. He's basically the brains of this team.. with some exception for Hiei. Anyway, he's great."
"Thanks a lot, Yuusuke."
"It's nothing, Kurama. You've done a lot for this team." Kurama looked back to the ring. Botan looked like she was having a blast. He was happy for her. She chose the thing she wanted.. but there was no doubt in her mind that she still thought about her days in Reikai. "No use in worrying about that stubborn one." Kurama looked over at Yuusuke. "She's fine."
"I know she is. There is one thing that is bothering me, though. She chose fighting."
"Yeah, so?"
"She can't work in Reikai."
"Until she dies?"
"It might bother her. She did that for so long that it was probably like second nature." Yuusuke understood.
"Hey, you know her better than any of us." He paused and a grin worked its way across his face. "When are we gonna see little ones popping up?" Kurama blushed slightly and sweat-dropped.
"Not soon, I'd imagine, Yuusuke." He said with a frown. The boy was too busy thinking about little fox children.
"Too bad, y'know? They might be cute."
"Speaking of relationships, shouldn't you be worrying about yours? Keiko hasn't had the enjoyment of a date in a while." Yuusuke's face deadpanned.
"You're kidding, right?"
"Maybe Botan and I could double with you sometime."
"That could be fun." The boy looked back in the ring. "Kuwabara improved a little from our training. Imagine how far I've come."
"You are quite strong, Yuusuke. But you could still stand for training. No one is perfect."
"AHH!" Kuwabara got punched in the face and staggered back. "Ow!" He ran at Botan and fought back. She blocked some of his attacks. He didn't get another chance to hit her. She performed a spin kick and then backed that up with a blow in the neck with the hilt of her katana. The silver metal gleamed and the words written by Hiei seemed to glow with a white fire.
"You must be proud, Hiei. She's come a long way under your training and guidance."
"I would be lying if I said I was not." Hiei sighed and watched his apprentice. Gemmei's next move was hidden from him. Botan's demon form helped him understand things. He didn't know how she knew things in that form, but she did. Maybe it was time to bring that to attention. "Kitsune, she is smart in her demon form."
"Demon form? Botan has a demon form?" Yuusuke asked, frowning. "I thought she said that she was only getting the long life thing.."
"She was going to." Kurama said. "She transformed last night. We have a new enemy. It is Hiei's but we got involved." Hiei smirked.
"Meaning it is not your problem, detective." He said smartly. Gemmei was on his mind right then.. and also someone else he had not thought about in a long while.
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Gemmei sat in her lair in Makai, growling in fury. Her dark, lulling onyx eyes flashed in anger. She glared at her dearest twin sister.
"How dare you!?" She screamed at Genine. "You completely defied my orders! I do not want Hiei dead you fool! Lure him and that angel demon here to release me! Now!"
"But.. sister.. you told me that Hiei must die."
"By my hand alone, Genine." Gemmei closed her eyes. "An angel demon sealed me here and only he can bring me back."
"How so, sister?"
"It was his foolish feelings for that witch, Kohana!" She hissed. "He was mine first!" She cried out when she remembered that fateful day she met the little koorime.
-FLASHBACK-
Gemmei had been gathering herbs for her medicinal salve when she came upon a young, short demon. She approached as quietly as she could but she was not quiet enough.
"Who are you?" His sparkling crimson eyes narrowed and focused on her. She dropped her basket, letting all of the herbs spill out. Her eyes widened. He was the picture of true perfection. His lean, muscled body and sharp abilities allowed her to see what he truly was.
"M-My name is Gemmei.. Who are you?"
"Hiei." He answered simply, glaring coldly at her. "What are you doing out here?" She blushed lightly and realized that she had been staring.
"I was gathering herbs." He frowned and turned around, facing the lake he had been staring at before.
"Be more cautious." He stated. Her favorite color had always been the dark color of blood.. and his eyes reminded her of it. She wasn't fully in love with him yet. That would take time and thought. She had often gone out for herbs but she had never seen him again.. until one bright morning.
"Sister! Sister!" Genine waved her arms frantically. "I found a wounded man! He is hurt very badly!" Gemmei gathered up her basket filled with salves and drinks and cool water for emergencies. "He is by the lake! Come on!"
"The lake.." Her eyes widened and her heart skipped a beat. Could it be that Hiei had come back? Was he the one that was wounded?
"Stay back!" Gemmei and Genine stopped, breathless by the beauty that lay before them. "Be gone. You are in danger here." A beautiful angel demon with light brown curls and those amethyst eyes..
"We have herbs.." Gemmei saw Hiei wrapped in her arms, unconscious. Genine threw herself on the ground and covered her head but Gemmei didn't do it in time. She was caught, transfixed, in an enchanted encasing.
-END FLASHBACK-
"I had fallen in love with him by the look in his eyes when he stared at me that very first time." She closed her onyx eyes as crystalline tears ran down her face. She touched the wall of her prison. "I wish to see him once more then kill him."
"Sister.. I shall lead him and the angel here. What do you wish of the other?"
"Other?"
"There was a kitsune, I think. His name was Kurama." Gemmei had no interest in him. She only wanted to slay the other two.
"Do with him what you will, Genine."
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Botan sat up, sweating. Her eyes were wide and fixed. The fog was there again. Kurama stirred by her side but didn't wake up. She got out of bed and walked quietly toward where Hiei was sleeping. The koorime was still in a peaceful slumber. Suddenly, he was awake, as well.
"Hiei, be quiet. We must go. I can sense her."
"She is close." He picked Botan up and quietly leaped out of his window. His speed and grace was back in full and his Jagan hurt no longer. He felt an ache in his chest and just followed his senses. The two could see nothing but white mist. It swirled and churned and billowed out before them, playing with them.
"Can you sense that? Someone else's presence.." Botan was suddenly flung from his arms and he was thrown back. The fog was blown away by a gentle breeze and it exposed their location. "Where.." Her gasp was audible.
"Gemmei!?" Hiei stared at the large round white barrier that encased the demon. "But-"
"Hiei, look out!" Botan cried out to him. She was in front of him in an instant and summoned her katana. The blade gleamed like white fire as she blocked the attack. Her silver-tipped wings spread from her back and her amethyst eyes reflected the light. Hiei stared in astonishment at his apprentice. "Please, Hiei, run. Get out of here. Don't worry about me. I can handle this."
"Botan-"
"Hiei!" She turned to look at him, a small smile on her face. "Do you think I could really let you die here? Go. Now."
"Why?"
"This was a trap. Gemmei wants to be set free.. She will kill you once you release her. Leave so that it doesn't happen!" Hiei was never so confused. Botan reminded him so much of Kohana. "Run!"
"I'm not leaving you here! The kitsune would kill me!"
"If I don't make it, tell Kurama that I love him and that he means the world to me." She pushed back with all of her strength. Genine's attack would not be thwarted so easily. "Hiei, you were.. a wonderful teacher and I wouldn't have changed a thing." A bright white light burst forth and Hiei shielded his eyes. When he was finally able to see, Botan stood facing both of the sisters.
"Who are you? You are not Kohana." Gemmei said angrily.
"No, she isn't, fool!" Hiei stood up. "She is my apprentice." Botan remained unmoving in front of him. "Kohana is dead. I killed her when she sealed you away."
"Why?"
"Because she almost killed me. She couldn't control her powers." Botan then let out a scream. Genine had attacked her. Hiei looked down by his feet to see a blood-soaked feather.
"Genine!" Botan hit the floor. They stared in astonishment as she rose to her feet, holding her arm, her eyes glowing white. She held out her good hand and a white beam flew at Genine. They stared as the demon flew back and hit a wall.
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This is the end of another chapter to Tricked.. WOO!
Here's a little look into the future -
"I will kill you for what you put me through!"
"I did nothing to you!"
"You made me fall in love with you." He didn't respond, too stunned to say anything. "I have lived without your face for too long, Hiei."
That's it for now! Thanks for readin'!