Yoko stood up, getting off Selenay. Kuronue still scowled a bit and went back outside to wait for Yoko. Kuronue's black wings tensed up with anger and envy. Kurama pulled Selenay to him again, not exactly caring on how rough he seemed to her. He ran a hand through her hair once more before leaving her in the room by herself.

Outside Kuronue had crossed his arms, his hat lopsided on his head like usual. Yoko gave a smug grinned, satisfied with Kuronue's attitude. "So the bat has lost his prey."

Kuronue knew that Yoko used the word bat to consult him, "Hn. The fox is as sly as ever. Yoko, you know how too tick everyone off." Kuronue seemed completely ticked and he allowed his voice to show how angry he was. Kurama only gave a more confident grin, that made himself seem satisfied by this reaction. He truly was, or her thought he was. But Kurama's grin made Kuronue grimace even more, "What are doing with her anyway?"

Kurama's grin broadened at this query and he answered just as smugly, "Because I own her!" Yoko watched as Kuronue's jaw seemed to slack, but Kuronue caught himself and shook his head.

"I don't think you do. Since when do you OWN her?" Kuronue inspected. He never questioned his friend before, but there was always a first time for everything.

"Why does it matter to you? You've seen better looking girls than her around demon world, but when I find a girl, you want to take her away. So now I own her, so you can't take her away." Kurama replied almost angrily. He didn't realize what he was saying until after he said it. He felt ashamed he let his emotions get in the way of this arguement, but refused to show it or apologize. Instead of going on with this converstaion, he decided to change the subject. "Whats this treasure you spoke of?" Kurama wondered outloud intentionally.

Kuronue eyed his friend suspiciously and let out a sigh. Of course Kurama wanted to know the real reason why he's here. "There's a golden mirror in one of demon worlds castles. It is said to have the power to see anywhere at anytime. It is worth milllions in the black market."

Kurama grunted in satisfaction. Maybe this mirror was worth getting after all. Selenay had overheard the conversation and she came out. "I don't think thats a good idea. I have a bad feeling about you two leaving for that castle."

Kurama watched her slightly amused and noticed the Kuronue hadn't even taken a glance at her. "Hn. You want the treasure for yourself?"

Selenay shook her head, "No. I speak truth. I have a feeling one of you won't come back. That place is heavily guarded, and set with many traps."

Kurama grinned, his tail swished with anticipation, " I know and that is what makes it more exciting."

Selenay looked from Kuronue to Kurama and shook her head. They would not listen. She hoped it was just a bad feeling and they both returned. Both of them had the hungry look of greed in their eyes and right now would of been an unreasonable time to even try talking them out of it. Selenay took a step back and watched them leave for their little treasure hunt.

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Yoko remembered what Selenay said and paid it no heed. Kuronue seem to tense up though as they got closer to the castle. Was it possible that Kuronue took Selenay's words to heart? They walked carefully through the forest being careful to look out for the bamboo traps, poison darts and even the sentries. Kuronue had accidentally missed spotting a poison dart, and Kurama held out and arm to stop Kuronue from walking forward to make sure the dart didn't embed itself in his leg.

"Be more careful. I'm not dragging your careless ass back." Yoko hissed in a low whisper.

Kuronue sneered, not bothering to listen to Kurama's words. They paused after watching the guards form at the castle's gate. After a few minutes the guards began to change shifts. Kuronue and Yoko nodded to each other and decided now was a good time to attack the guards. Kuronue and Yoko rustled out the bushes, making sure the guards saw them. Kuronue always did refuse to attack the enemy from behind.

Kuronue pulled his daggers and slashed at the guards, with precise accuracy and speed, which almost matched Kurama's skill. Kurama planted his man eating plant, and the rest of the guards just didn't stand achance afterwards.

Kurama licked at the blood on his arm, "Amateurs." He mused and pressed on into the castle. Kuronue knew the lay out of this place. Kuronue had drawn maps, and the only way out of this place was the same way they came in. Kurama wrinkled his nose at the stenched in the castle. It smelt like it had been used a place to store dead bodies. Yet there wasn't a guard in sight around here.

"Stay on guard for traps," Yoko replied. He knew Kuronue had marks on traps on that map of his.

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