Chapter 8: A Shocking Revelation

They finally arrived at their destination when Kuwabara said, "I'm thirsty."

Yasu rolled her eyes, "Then let's go in so you can get a drink then." She opened the door.

Rai hadn't even reached the bed even she fell asleep. Yasu and the boys had walked in to find her sleeping peacefully on a couch.

"Wow, she has a new record. She actually made it to a couch this time." Yasu said with mild surprise, "Now excuse me while I put these away." Yasu walked out the room.

Yusuke, Kurama, and Hiei quickly found a spot to sit. Meanwhile, Kuwabara walked to the kitchen, quickly found the cups, filled one up, and walked back to the front room where Rai was sleeping.

"What are you doing, Kuwabara?" Yusuke asked.

"Getting payback for when she poured water on us." He said as he tilted the cup over Rai.

"Stop right where you are!" Yasu said standing in the doorway.

"Huh? I'm not hurting anything." Kuwabara said looking at Yasu.

"Kuwabara. You know what kind of demon Rai is, right?"

"Of course. She's a lightning demon. She told us that the first day we met."

"What conducts electricity?"

"Uhhhh…"

"Water." Kurama answered for him.

"Good Kurama. Now, Kuwabara, water may be Rai's strength, but it's also her weakness."

"What does that mean?"

"If she has no control over her powers, like when she's sleeping, and is exposed to water, she shorts out."

"And what happens then?"

"She shorts out, taking with her all the electricity in the area, a good city block, at least. Then she has no strength at all. She has to wait at least a week to regain her powers. Now be a good boy and drink the water while I go put some things away." She then turned and walked out the door.

Kuwabara stood, contemplating this information. He shrugged and, as he tilted the cup, said, "A little water never hurt anything." The water landed entirely on Rai's face.

Rai gave a loud scream as lightning danced around the room. The light bulbs in the entire house exploded and things quickly stopped working. Everything was dark. A quick look out the window told them that the entire block did, indeed, share their fate. Rai had collapsed from the event; her breathing was slow and labored.

"KUWABARA!" Yasu shouted.

"Do you think she's mad?" Kuwabara asked.

"Yes, I think she's very mad. Last time I heard her shout, it wasn't any where near the volume of just now. And as Rai might say, you might want to leave now." Kurama advised.

Kuwabara was quickly on his way out when Hiei tripped him. "Hey! What was that for?"

"You should take what you deserve."

"Start running." No one needed a light to see Yasu. She created a bright, but angry, glow around her. She also had her katana out and ready. Kuwabara didn't need to be told twice. He was out the house, running for dear life. Yasu slowly walked out after him.

"Wow, she is scary when she gets mad." Yusuke said in awe.

"I know. I'm glad she didn't get that angry with me." Kurama said in agreement, "What do you think Hiei?"

Hiei wasn't paying attention. He was over by Rai, looking at her. "She seems okay. That idiot better not try anything like that again." He stood up.

"So how long do you think it'll take Yasu beat up Kuwabara and come back?" Yusuke asked.

"I don't know, she will probably be back soon to check up on Rai." Kurama answered.

"I think she has a fever." Hiei interrupted.

"How do you know?" Yusuke asked.

"Her temperature is high. And her face is warm. I can feel it from here."

Just then Yasu with smug look, but when she walked in it changed to a worried look. "How is she?"

"Hiei said he thinks she has a fever." Kurama told her.

"Oh no, just a minute and I'll a damp towel."

"Won't that make it worse?"

"No. She has already lost most of her energy. And a damp towel doesn't enough water to make her to react." She explained. She quickly ran off to get the towel.

"Wow, all of this trouble just because Kuwabara was being stupid." Yusuke said still in awe.

Yasu walked in with the towel. She knelt down and turned Rai on her back. She brushed Rai's bangs out of the way and placed the towel on her forehead. Rai's eyes opened slightly, "I don't feel so good. What happened?"

"Kuwabara was stupid as usual. He dumped water on you while you were sleeping. You shorted out about two blocks in each way. But it's good to see you awake so soon." Yasu said smiling, "I chased Kuwabara for about four blocks. He won't be able sit down for about week."

"Ouch, that had to hurt." Yusuke put in.

Rai looked up at him, "Sorry you guys had to be around when something like this happened. Man, I feel weak. Some sleep would be good." Rai closed her eyes and quickly was asleep.

Yasu stood up, "You better go home now." She shooed.

"Can we come back tomorrow?" Kurama asked.

"Sure, whatever."

"Bye."