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Threats and Dilemmas

           "Hanyou," Hiei stated coldly, quickly glancing over Inuyasha's profile. "Pitifully weak," Hiei added as an afterthought. Inuyasha's eyes blazed with unhidden fury as he extended his hand. Hiei watched with bemusement as sharp claws replaced Inuyasha's once harmless human nails.

            "Never call me that!" growled Inuyasha, sizing Hiei up. "Especially when you're not one to talk. You think you're tough?" snorted Inuyasha. "You aren't exactly pure either, half-pint." Hiei's eyes narrowed as Inuyasha's words hit a nerve. Inuyasha's eyes widened for a split second as Hiei constricted his neck with his iron grip.

            "Hiei, don't cause a scene." Kurama smoothly reminded Hiei. Hiei tightened his hold before dropping Inuyasha unceremoniously onto the ground. Hiei stepped back as Kurama stepped forward with Yusuke and Kuwabara not far behind. Kurama's gaze lingered on the scorch mark left on Inuyasha's neck before whispering, "We're not here to cause trouble. Just tell us what you and Kagome were discussing."

            "Feh! Like hell I will!" growled Inuyasha as he raised his youki. The spirit detectives watched as Inuyasha prepared to transform into his hanyou form. Kurama quickly glanced at the manager, who was looking at them with a wary eye. Kurama shoved Inuyasha through the glass door in one fluid motion, then Hiei grabbed Inuyasha and pushed him towards the nearest alley.

            "What are we going to do with this hanyou?" Yusuke asked nonchalantly while cracking his knuckles. "I think I need some exercise after those hamburgers." Yusuke grinned, his face shining with eagerness for a fight. Kurama stopped Yusuke's advance on Inuyasha by blocking his path with his right hand.

            "Just kill the nuisance," snorted Hiei, "along with the idiot." Hiei jerked his hand in Kuwabara's direction, earning an indignant 'hey' in reply. Kuwabara lunged for Hiei in an attempt to save his pride. Hiei sidestepped Kuwabara's lunge, causing Kuwabara to crash straight into the brick wall behind him.

            "If a fight is what you want, I'm not the one's that going to lose." Inuyasha smirked, pulling out a rusty sword from within his large trench coat. Yusuke cocked his head to one side as Hiei raised an eyebrow at the useless sword. Inuyasha took off his trench coat and tossed it to one side, revealing a red fire-rat coat within.

            "Hn, you think you can defeat me with that piece of junk?" snorted Hiei, narrowing his ruby red eyes at Inuyasha. Hiei drew his own sword and growled in annoyance when Kurama blocked his path as well. "Fox, move. I'm going to teach this insolent pup a lesson."

            "Hiei, there's something strange about that sword." Kurama voiced his thoughts, focusing his attention on the rusty blade. Hiei shrugged off Kurama's warnings and advanced on the smiling Inuyasha. Inuyasha brandished his rusty blade, which quickly changed into a powerful weapon.

            "This is the Tetsusaiga." Inuyasha introduced with an unreadable gleam in his eyes. "It was forged from my father's fang and it has the ability to slay one hundred demons with one swing. Today, you four will die!" Inuyasha finished as he brought up his blade, powerful youki swirling around it.

            "No!" Kuwabara cried, running straight towards Inuyasha, in hopes of saving them all. A black blur quickly flew after the moron, though he had no clue as to why he did.

            "Hiei!" Kurama called as a loud crash caused debris and dust to cling heavily to the air. Yusuke coughed as he swatted his hands in front of him in an attempt to clear the dust. After the dust and debris settled, Hiei reappeared in front of Yusuke and Kurama with a wide-eyed Kuwabara by the scruff of his neck.

            "Wow, I didn't think Hiei cared. He actually risked his life for Kuwabara." whistled Yusuke, but quickly clamped his mouth shut at the glare that was directed at him. The spirit detectives eyes traveled to Inuyasha, who was laying flat on his stomach with his face pressed tightly to the ground. They locked their gazes on Kagome, who had Inuyasha's head secured under her right foot.

            "Le mi 'p." Inuyasha cried in a muffled voice. Kagome removed her foot and glanced down at Inuyasha with eyes devoid of emotion and sight. "Why did you do that for?!" demanded Inuyasha, snarling at Kagome, who remained unaffected.

            "The attack you used could have destroyed the whole city." Kagome replied coldly. Inuyasha gave her an incredulous look before frowning in disdain. Inuyasha took a step away from Kagome, rubbing his head at the chilliness that had penetrated Kagome's boots. 

            "Feh!" snorted Inuyasha. "When did you begin to care about this city and the humans inside?" asked Inuyasha, turning his head towards the four spirit detectives. "Or did you stop me to save that half-pint? I know you aren't one for saving humans."

            "You're right, Inuyasha." Kagome confirmed, causing Inuyasha's eyes to widen in amazement.

            "I-I am?" stuttered Inuyasha, before taking on an arrogant look. "Feh! Of course I'm right!" Inuyasha proudly announced.

            "I don't care about this city," Kagome stated coldly, "or the petty humans within. You killing that demon, Hiei, would be doing me a favor. It will save me the trouble of doing it later."

            "Then why the hell did you stop me?!?" cried Inuyasha. "Stupid girl!" Kagome delivered Inuyasha an icy glare before pursing her lips, contemplating whether to answer Inuyasha or not. Inuyasha raised his blade again before it was kicked out of his hands again by Kagome. "What do you want?!?"

            "Leave this city alone." Kagome stated. "You can terrorize the other cities."

            "Hell no!" cried Yusuke, placing his hand in a gun position. "Kagome, whoever or whatever you are, I can't allow you to destroy other cities!"

            "Why not this city?" Inuyasha asked, ignoring Yusuke. "Give me one good reason, bitch, and I'll stop." Kagome glared at Inuyasha, causing the temperature to decrease to a lower degree.

            "Unless you wish to be an ice cubicle and my decoration, you'll do as I say." Kagome growled, her blue orbs flashing in anger. Kagome took in a deep breath and stated, "If you want to kill, go ahead."

            "Gladly." Inuyasha smirked, raising his blade for the third time that hour.

            "But if Kurama is harmed in any way, my threat remains." Kagome warned, eyes narrowing dangerously. Inuyasha raised an eyebrow in confusion as Hiei narrowed his eyes. Yusuke snickered slightly before realizing everyone except Kurama was still in danger. Kuwabara looked as stumped as Inuyasha, but for a different reason.

            "What is…a Kurama?" Inuyasha asked. "Some rare item you're after or something?"

            "Kurama is far from an item, but his worth is indescribable. His harm will result in you as my newest 'item' for display at the next meeting." Kagome warned icily.

            "Hey Kurama, what's your relationship to Kagome?" asked Yusuke, keeping his eyes trained on Inuyasha and Kagome. "She's awfully protective of you." Kurama blushed a light shade of pink as Kagome turned her head away.

            "HE'S KURAMA!?!?" Inuyasha asked incredulously. "What's so special about him?"

            "I could ask the same of you," Kagome murmured, "what's so special about you? You have a pea-sized brain and you're unable to solve anything besides with violence. You're hot-headedness will be the end of you, baka."

            "Why you…" Inuyasha growled, but stopped as he gazed at the darkening sky. "Shit!" Inuyasha cursed, his eyes widening considerably. Kagome could feel her body tingling in an all too familiar sensation as her eyes widened in surprise. 

            "No….not now." Kagome whispered.

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