Who: Okay. It's coming along. I think, including this one, I've got two, maybe three, chapters left. Well more, if you count the special chapter I'll put up at the story's end. But, yeah. I've got to finish this story, and my other ones too. In due time I suppose. Well I hope these chapters turn out well because, well, I don't want to just make a blowful ending when I tried so hard and all. But it'll probably suck. Hopefully not though. Huh?
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The four spirit detectives stood looking about themselves. They appeared like a small island in a sea of snarling green demons. Demons that were quickly approaching them, like a swarm of hungry ants rushing to a meal. At the moment, survival seemed more than a little impossible for the four spirit detectives.
The demons pooled about the spirit detectives. Three demons raced forward crowding about Hiei. The fire demons was able to unsheathe his katana and dispatch of the three. As soon as those three were defeated five more came out of the woodwork. Hiei was only able to cut down one of those demons, before another latched onto his sword arm. While Hiei was reacting to the demon on his arm four others latched onto his other appendages. Hiei was then swarmed covered by a mass of demons.
"Hiei." Said a rather anguished sounding Kurama as he watched his friend disappear in the fray. In the moment that Kurama's mind was dwelling on the fate of Hiei; he too was overtaken by the marauding demons. Kuwabara and Yusuke too, were quickly lost in the swelling mass of demons about them. It seemed that the struggle should have ended once the spirit detectives vanished into the sea of green. But, as the tide of demons had not ebbed; it signified that the spirit detectives were still very much alive.
There was a loud cry that was heard bellowing from deep within the demon mass; it was easily identified as that of Yusuke's. The spirit detective did not sound at all happy with his current situation. A bright, white blue light bubbled up within the mass of demons. Then there was, for all intents and purposes, some type of eruption. Some of the demons were vaporized as the light swept through; other demons were blown back, and the mass blasted apart curtsey of the light. As the bodies of the demons rained form the sky; Yusuke stood in the center of the destruction breathing hard and looking thoroughly spent. Hiei and Kurama who stood not far from Yusuke looked at the scene with a comfortable hint of annoyance.
"Get 'um off! Get 'um off!" Came Kuwabara's alarmed voice, as he moved about feverously. That is, until he realized he was no longer earthed beneath the mass of demons. Kuwabara looked about the demons were lying on the ground, some in pieces; and rubbed the back of his head, nervous with embarrassment.
"Alright! Where is that bastard!" Exclaimed Yusuke sounding irate; he looked toward where Torrin had once stood. Of course Torrin was nowhere in sight.
"No doubt he's long gone by now." Said Kurama a twinge of remorseful annoyance in his voice.
"Damn it! Damn him!" Shouted Yusuke, he clenched his fists tightly. "We should've just killed that jerk when we had the chance. That worthless creep! I swear the next time I see him…" Yusuke's voice trailed off as sinister thoughts of murder flashed before the spirit detectives eyes.
"It wouldn't be like he didn't have it coming to him." Said Kuwabara he whipped at bit of dripping blood from the corner of his lip.
"Well," said Hiei drawing the attention of the others onto him. "Why don't we just find that second rate demon, and rectify that problem? Before it gets any worse."
"Right." Said Kuwabara in a rather contradictory tone. "And, how are we supposed to do that? I mean, we still don't know where that Gladamus guy is. And Koenma wasn't able to find him. I'd say that double-crossing creep's made a clean escape." Said Kuwabara. Hiei glared at Kuwabara, his ruby eyes narrowing in anger.
"I don't think we'll have to worry too much about that." Said Kurama vaguely, as he balled his fist around a small something in his hands.
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"This place is looking dreary as always. It felt nice to get away." Torrin gave a slight sigh, "A pity I had to come back without even being able to enjoy the company of a sweet ningen onna. Oh well."
"I suppose." Said Sora her arms were folded over her chest, and she did not sound quite as happy as she could have. "It's good that you're back. That contraption of yours is just about ready to work. And we just need the orb."
"Right, the orb." Said Torrin sounding disinterested. "You know Legs." Said Torrin addressing the girl that stood before him. Sora's eye twitched but she was able to stay her anger; sending a veiled glare Torrin's way. Torrin did not really mind the harsh attention, only continued on with his words. "You really didn't have to go through the trouble of coming after me, as you did. I would have come in time. I was quite capable of making the move on my own. Once I was given my signal that is." Torrin gave a smug smile, as he looked at the girl before him.
"Really?" Said Sora she shifted awkwardly not enjoying the attention that Torrin was giving her. Although, in all truth the garment she wore demanded such attention. "Because from where I was. It seemed as if you," Sora pointed an accusing finger in Torrin's face. Her dagger sharp nail waved in front of Torrin's eyes dangerously. "weren't planning on coming back at all."
Torrin gave a slight chuckle. "Do you honestly think I could double cross you?"
"Do you really need me to answer that?"
Torrin shook his head. "No trust at all Legs. I was merely waiting for the right moment to move. I thought for certain that you would've at least told that pretty little spy of yours." Torrin then gave a rather glum and remorseful sigh. "Did you really need to kill her. She was such a hard worker, and so very convincing. To the detectives that is."
"I didn't kill her." Said Sora a small smile danced across her face. "You did."
"I did?" Said Torrin he raised his eyebrow. "Well then why is it that it's your hands that smell of her blood. Oh…" Said Torrin after a second of realization. "You stole my face. I thought I was to be the thief of this outfit."
"Yes well that was necessary besides she was expendable. Like you if you get any bright ideas about turning on us." Sora gave Torrin a most sinister look. One that complemented her threat nicely. "Besides, it was the only way I could think of to get those spirit detectives to follow you. You know, thinking you'd killed one of their own." Sora gave a smile that showed her sadistic side.
"My, we certainly are black hearted. Then you've always had a taste for blood. I wonder if anyone is safe from you." Said Torrin sardonically. "In any case, I think they would have followed me regardless. Their hatred for me is quite extensive." Torrin seemed proud of this fact his face even displayed a quiet smile.
"That's no one's fault but your own." Snapped Sora, quite happy to see Torrin's smirk wilt slightly. "Your behavior is not exactly, tolerable."
"Really?" Said Torrin quizzically. "I always considered my personality as quite, immaculate."
Sora rolled her eyes at Torrin's crass statement. She'd happily forgotten just how angry the bat demon made her. It will be over soon. Thought Sora thankfully, everything was going according to plan. With the spirit detectives dead, there was just the matter of finding out where Torrin hide the pesky orb.
"You know Legs." Torrin's voice broke through Sora's thoughts and she rolled her eyes in irritation. "No need to become heated." Stated Torrin in a calming manner, that really only made Sora all the more angry. "I just wanted to complement that little red skirt of yours. Playing the part of a school girl, clever."
"Well we did have to find you. You practically abandoned us. Gladamus was very unhappy. He'll probably kill you." Sora chirped and a large smile graced her face.
"Not while he still needs me." Said Torrin referring to his ace in the hole the one reason he was not dead at the moment. Or long before, for that matter!
"Let us just make it easier on the both of us. You, tell me where you hid the Orb of Sumara and I'll kill you quickly and painlessly. Which is far more than you deserve, I'm sure. We don't even need to get Gladamus involved. Because well he'd love rending you in to pieces." Said Sora she tried her best to sound pleasant while she offered Torrin the ultimatum.
"Surly you can make me a better offer than that. Unless I am to die in the thralls of some form of," Torrin licked his lips, "pleasure."
"Impertinent boar!" Exclaimed Sora now livid. "I cannot wait until you're no longer necessary to Gladumus's plans. When the time comes, I will pull out you your intestines as you watch. You will know pain." Sora's smile grew hateful and dark and sent invisible chills down Torrin's spine though he did not let it show. "And you will die slowly and miserably. As I watch filled." Stated the girl. Sora got her hand close enough to Torrin's face to cut Torrin's cheek with her dagger sharp fingernail.
The cut did not seem to phase Torrin, though he did take a moment to clear the line of blood from his face. "Hm." Murmured Torrin sounding pensive. "You know, no matter haw many times I hear that." Torrin smirked defiantly in Sora's face, giving his head a little shake as he spoke. "It never gets old. Just more…" Torrin let his eyes drift toward the ceiling for a moment of reflection. "Comical." Then stated Torrin he looked back toward Sora the word having been found. "As I'm still here."
"I'd be more than happy to fix that." Said Sora her voice seething with anger; the girl was holding the front of Torrin's vest tightly in her fist to keep him from moving. Sora's other hand was extended in a treating manner before Torrin. Her fingernails were jettisoning out and looked even more deadly than daggers.
"If…" The girl released Torrin but it seemed a most reluctant movement. "I weren't waiting on that fo…" Sora's voice trailed off when she realized Gladamus had entered the room. Sora quickly bit her tongue and turned toward the door, where Gladamus stood a smile pasted on her face. "My lord." Said Sora bowing her head to the demon that had just entered. Gladamus acknowledged the girl then quickly turned his attention toward Torrin.
Torrin offered Gladamus a rather emotionless look that Gladamus returned in kind. Noticing his second in command's red face Gladamus could easily guess Torrin was already becoming a burden, even as he just entered the room.
"Good work my dear." Said Gladumus he eyed Torrin from his position beside Sora, who was just barely retaining her cool. "You finally got him back, and just in time too." Said Gladamus he sound calm despite the fact that, he did not seem the type of creature that possessed that quality. "And how good it is to see you again." Said Gladamus, perhaps the least unhappy with the upsetting alliance.
"I wish I could say the same Glady. But," Torrin shook his as if he was perhaps saddened or unsure of what he was about to say. "You aren't much to look at." Torrin stated rather smugly. Gladamus's brow quirked in aggitation. "Oh we're still using formalities. Said Torrin with mock surprise. "My apologies then, I thought I was going to be able to stop lying."
Reacting out of sheer anger, and very quickly for his size, Gladamus wrapped his colossal hand around Torrin's throat lifting the unsuspecting bat demon off the ground, and strangling him simultaneously. Torrin instinctively clawed at Gladamus's hand, trying to break free of his grasp, but to no avail. "You see." Gladamus turned his attention toward Sora who watched as he abused Torrin. "You mustn't let Ravencroth upset you so easily he merely jests. It's common in most friendly relations, and he is our friend," Gladumus's hand tightened around Torrin's neck,"after all." It was easy to hear the venom in Gladamus's voice as he spoke. Somewhat of a smile made its way across Gladamus's misshapen face as he held Torrin. "Sometimes friends like to have fun at the expense of each other."
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Who: Um sorry for out of characterness and the sheer suckiness of this chapter. You know if you thought it sucked. I tried I really did. Sorry. Oh if I had more confidence I wouldn't apologize. Of course if I didn't suck. I wouldn't need to. But I hope you enjoyed this chapter I'll try and make the next one suck less if I can. Oh why did I ever take up writing?