I'm really, really sorry, guys. I just haven't wanted to write in OaD for a while... sooo... :( okay, here's the next sucky chapter.
"Obligation and Duty"
Chapter 36
.oO{Jin! Jin! JIN!}
#Frei rolls his eyes# Author is happy that Jin is finally in it. A little TOO happy... #he looks at Author#
#Author: staring at tv and trying to talk Irish# That's right, lad. He's just so cute! #^-^#
*****
Jin touched down on the ring and looked at Yusuke, "Let me show you something I picked up without bosses flappin' their gums."
With that he started stretching his right arm, getting the muscles loose. He crouched down and started making a circular motion with his arm. The wind seemed to pick up speed around it and Jin smiled as the wind blew his hair and clothes around.
Yusuke and Koto protected their faces with their arms and Koto asked into the mic, "Is it? Yes! Jin has actually created a miniature twister around his entire right arm. The wind is tremendous!"
Yusuke had to agree. The wind was starting to push him backwards when Jin said, "This is one of my favorites. Tornado Fist's the name."
Jin stopped twirling his arm and lifted it. The wind seemed to stop a little and Jin asked, "So ya ready?"
Yusuke braced himself and Jin came at him, laughing as he went. Yusuke was surprised and tried to dodge it, and he did, but the current of wind swept him out of the ring and towards the wall.
"Looks like Yusuke's got a date with the cement," Koto commented. Yusuke stopped himself from hitting it by landing on his feet sideways and grabbing the top. "Nicely played. Yusuke's clung like a fly on a wall. But I don't suspect he'll stay there for long because it looks like Jin is coming for a second helping."
Yusuke looked up at this and made a startled face as he jumped from the wall. Jin's Tornado Fist broke the cement and killed a few demons as it blew Yusuke.
"I love it. There's the audience participation that makes the Dark Tournament so special. I bet any of you that survived will remember that attack for years to come," Koto bubbled.
"'Audience participation'? Ehhh, I hate that girl," Botan said, holding onto Kuwabara's arm.
"This is bad. It doesn't matter how much fun Urameshi's having. If he gets hit straight on with that wind thing, he doesn't have much of a chance," Kuwabara said.
Yusuke stood up and looked to where Jin was floating over the rubble. His ears were twitching dangerously and he laughed, "It's been a while since I could fight someone and actually have some cheer about it, y'know?"
"I think I do," Yusuke agreed. They both got into the ring and Koto said, "There, both fighters are back in the ring and ready for some fresh new injuries."
Jin seemed to think to himself for a second and lifted his arm again, twirling it for another Tornado Fist.
"Not this time, pal!" Yusuke said and came at him for a punch. Jin stopped, looking very surprised and started moving backwards, blocking each of Yusuke's attacks with his hands. He jumped backwards, but Yusuke went behind him and barraged him with more punches.
Jin put up his arms and his forearms took the blows. He started going backwards again and Koto said, "They're charging up. It's becoming too fast to see. But I guess you people in the audience are used to that by now."
"Kuwabara, you're Spiritually aware, right?" Botan asked.
"What? Oh yeah, I am."
"Good, then you can inform me."
Kuwabara looked nervous. "You mean right now?"
"Yes."
"Well, uh, they're uh, punching each other very rapidly."
"Oh, that's very perceptive," Botan gave him a sarcastic look. Kuwabara smiled, "Thank you."
Yusuke and Jin were still going at it, and neither seemed to be winning until Yusuke landed a punch in Jin's stomach. Jin's arms wrapped around his stomach as he cringed in pain, but before Yusuke could land another punch, Jin floated himself high above the ring.
Yusuke lost his balance and looked up, "There's my chance going airborne, dammit."
"Jin's been hit hard; taking refuge in the air until his squashed diaphragm can recover."
Botan got up and walked towards the ring, "Listen, Miss Koto, why don't you stop the sadist routine and do your job."
"Excuse me?"
Botan pointed up, "Jin's been out of the ring for half of the fight. Did it ever cross your mind to count to ten?"
Koto looked at ease, "Article 4: fighters are outside the ring when any part of their body comes in contact with any solid surface other than the ring itself. And air is not solid."
Botan was annoyed and Koto looked smug, "Stick to what you're good at, Honey, like, dying your hair unnatural colors, for instance."
"I swear I'm going to get her," Botan fumed.
"Hey, what is this? It's not going to be a fair fight if Jin can run wherever he wants," Kuwabara complained. Rei looked up towards where Jin was hovering and noticed he was talking to himself. Yusuke regained her attention when he shot off a Spirit Bullet, and Jin's look of total surprise made her want to laugh.
"Yes, in that stuttering, off-guard position, will Jin be able to move? Not too likely," Koto asked and then answered her own question.
"That's right, I'm cool," Yusuke looked happy with himself. Jin had regained his control, though. "Always underestimatin' the wind," he said and jerked his hands in front. The wind started making a small cyclone, picking him up in it and diverting the Spirit Gun's path out toward space.
Everyone was surprised-- besides Jin, that is. "Hey, I needed that," Yusuke said.
"Did we get that on video. PLEASE tell me we got that. Jin just used a wall of wind to turn Yusuke's Spirit Gun into a space cadet," Koto said. Jin started to come back down and said, as he laughed, "Any attack you have has to come through the air to get to me, and I control air, so you might as well hand them over to me and say 'Do whatever you like with them, Jin."
With that he started laughing again, and repeated, "Do whatever you want with them, Jin."
Yusuke was getting a little annoyed and the crowd kept yelling taunts: 'Yeah, finally someone can stop that Urameshi brat,' 'Go Jin!' 'Rip off his ugly human head.'
"Ugly?" Rei asked, confounded. Jin smiled and waved, as if he was some huge star.
"So, Yusuke's Spirit Gun is out of the question?" Botan asked.
"Yeah, I guess so. I guess he'll just have to stick with the old fist fight," Kuwabara answered.
"But every time he gets close enough for a final punch, Jin flies away. How in the heck is he supposed to hit him?" Botan fumed.
Kuwabara leaned back, "I don't know, Botan. Don't yell at me."
"Been a blast playin' defender, but I think I'll get on with my attack," Jin said and started to do another Tornado Fist. "Hope you think it quick, Urameshi."
"Jin's on the move. He's headed straight towards Yusuke. And yet the Spirit Detective is refusing to back down," Koto said into the mic. "He's not even guarding himself; has he gone berserk?"
Botan started freaking out and Kuwabara asked, "What is he doing?"
When Jin was almost at him, Yusuke smirked and lifted his hands for a Spirit Gun. Jin noticed and realized what he was going to do.
"Hold on, don't be crazy," Jin said.
"Let's see who can take a bigger ass-kicking," Yusuke said and lifted his hand. He shot off a Spirit Gun straight into Jin's Tornado Fist, making the Bullet blow up in both of their faces. Koto was blown out of the ring and Botan was blown ontop of Kuwabara-- much to their surprise.
Finally, Koto struggled back up onto the ring. "Oh my, people. Nothing is left of either fighter. Their bodies must have been obliterated in the explosion; not even a pile of ashes remains."
Yusuke had been blown near the medical tent where Hiei and the Masked Fighter were and he groaned, "A little help?"
"Wait, I stand corrected. Yusuke has somehow survived. Now only Jin needs to be found," Koto started looking around and then looked up, "Never mind again. Jin is alive and looking quite perturbed."
"I thought I was crazy, Urameshi, but you take the prize. T' hell with that; you don't make bombs go boom in your face!"
"Damn! Atleast one of us should've died," Yusuke stood up and yelled back.
"He's no amateur opponent," Hiei said. Yusuke looked over, "I'm not sayin' he is, but that was a clean shot."
"Yes, but Jin saw your strategy at the last moment and took evasive action. Rather than guard himself, he tilted the airstream making most of the blast go upwards and probably saving both your lives."
"So he's funny AND smart; that hardly seems fair," Yusuke said.
"As a Shinobi, he has much experience. A simple trick isn't going to beat him. I hope you have more extensive plans," Hiei pointed out.
Yusuke stopped looking towards the sky for a moment. "Aw, c'mon. It's Yusuke here; I don't have a clue!" he grinned.
"You might not be so proud after you're beaten."
Yusuke made a fist, "Shut up. Something always comes to me at the end."
Hiei looked smug, "Well, yes. Even a fool has to admit a certain truth in that. But even if you do die, I'll be taking your place in the next match, anyways."
"What?" Yusuke asked, a little confused.
"Please, even if you could escape me, it's illegal to enter another fight after you've been ruled unfit," the red-haired 'nurse' said.
"Illegal?" Hiei asked, sounding lethal. "Listen, Ruka, my power has nearly returned and I'm going to fight. And anyone who says otherwise... well, I think you know the rest."
Ruka looked very scared and the Masked Fighter said, "You truly have a way with women, Hiei." Hiei cast a glance at Rei, but she was too busy watching Koto and Jin. Koto had counted to four and Yusuke let out a breath. He bent down and jumped straight into the ring at seven.
"Don't get so excited, Hiei. I'm taking on their leader as soon as I beat down Jin," Yusuke smirked.
"Oh, just as soon as you beat Jin, you say? Better pitch yourself quick then, last I remember it was you runnin' around the floor trying to stay up," Jin said, quite sure of himself. Yusuke chuckled a little, "Yeah, but this time I thought I'd try."
"Funny man, Urameshi. Then I'll try as well!" Jin shot back. Koto said "Fight!" and off they went again. Jin started yet another Tornado Fist, but this time he did his other arm also, humming to himself the whole time. "Don't guess the finger gun can handle two of these dallies at once?"
"Yusuke's having enough trouble as it is with just one of those things and now he has two to fight against," Botan said.
"Yeah, let's hope he's feeling creative," Kuwabara agreed. Yusuke's eyebrow twitched for a few seconds before he braced himself by putting his right leg back. Lifting his hands, he held the left on the bottom and the right on top.
"Wait, now this is unexpected. Yusuke's taking a stance I've never seen him take before," Koto said.
Kuwabara and Botan were as surprised as everyone else seemed to be. "I've never seen Urameshi do that crazy stuff with his hands before," Kuwabara said.
"Me neither," Botan agreed. Kurama spoke up, "Have patience. Yusuke certainly has a history for surprises."
"Let's play it!" Jin shouted and nose-dived towards Yusuke. Yusuke's Spirit Energy was multiplying and he stood his ground as Jin came down in a swirling cyclone.
"Tornado Fist!" Jin called. Yusuke stopped him by grabbing his right fist. "What're you doin' now, Yusuke? Puttin' your hand where no one does," Jin was very surprised. The force of the wind was making Yusuke's feet grind into the ring's cement and it broke as he was forced back.
His shirt ripped a bit and his arm was shaking, but he held on. Smacking away Jin's right arm, he stopped the tornado, but he still had another to deal with.
"It's goodbye!" Jin yelled and almost hit him with the other arm, but Yusuke stopped it with his foot.
"Blockin' it again!?" Jin asked, dumbfounded. Yusuke pivoted and knocked the Tornado Fist out. He finished the twirl and yelled, "Spirit Wave!"
He hit a now un-guarded Jin straight in the stomach and into the sky. Koto giggled and danced a bit, "Sorry guys, but after a punch party like that, a girl can't help but dance."
"After that massive upper-cut by Yusuke, Jin has yet to return from the sky. Could this be the end of the match?" Koto asked. A bright light headed towards the audience kept getting closer and closer until it finally crashed into the concrete, rolling and killing quite a few demons.
"Jin seems to be out cold, unable to use his wind powers to even break his fall! Gee, I better start counting," Koto added.
At nine, Jin stood up finally and said, "Hold it right there, Urameshi. I'll... be coming... in just a second."
With that he fell forward just as Koto counted ten. "And with a knock-out by ring-out, Team Urameshi takes their fourth win!" Koto announced.
"Well, that was a damn good fight, Jin. It's good to know I'm not the only freak around here. Maybe we can hang out sometime if you ever wake up," Yusuke said.
"And he's even made a friend," Botan sighed. Just then a few demons called Yusuke a cheater and Botan flipped. Running towards the wall, she kicked it and yelled, "I swear, can't I even have one moment of positivity around here?!"
"Obligation and Duty"
Chapter 36
.oO{Jin! Jin! JIN!}
#Frei rolls his eyes# Author is happy that Jin is finally in it. A little TOO happy... #he looks at Author#
#Author: staring at tv and trying to talk Irish# That's right, lad. He's just so cute! #^-^#
*****
Jin touched down on the ring and looked at Yusuke, "Let me show you something I picked up without bosses flappin' their gums."
With that he started stretching his right arm, getting the muscles loose. He crouched down and started making a circular motion with his arm. The wind seemed to pick up speed around it and Jin smiled as the wind blew his hair and clothes around.
Yusuke and Koto protected their faces with their arms and Koto asked into the mic, "Is it? Yes! Jin has actually created a miniature twister around his entire right arm. The wind is tremendous!"
Yusuke had to agree. The wind was starting to push him backwards when Jin said, "This is one of my favorites. Tornado Fist's the name."
Jin stopped twirling his arm and lifted it. The wind seemed to stop a little and Jin asked, "So ya ready?"
Yusuke braced himself and Jin came at him, laughing as he went. Yusuke was surprised and tried to dodge it, and he did, but the current of wind swept him out of the ring and towards the wall.
"Looks like Yusuke's got a date with the cement," Koto commented. Yusuke stopped himself from hitting it by landing on his feet sideways and grabbing the top. "Nicely played. Yusuke's clung like a fly on a wall. But I don't suspect he'll stay there for long because it looks like Jin is coming for a second helping."
Yusuke looked up at this and made a startled face as he jumped from the wall. Jin's Tornado Fist broke the cement and killed a few demons as it blew Yusuke.
"I love it. There's the audience participation that makes the Dark Tournament so special. I bet any of you that survived will remember that attack for years to come," Koto bubbled.
"'Audience participation'? Ehhh, I hate that girl," Botan said, holding onto Kuwabara's arm.
"This is bad. It doesn't matter how much fun Urameshi's having. If he gets hit straight on with that wind thing, he doesn't have much of a chance," Kuwabara said.
Yusuke stood up and looked to where Jin was floating over the rubble. His ears were twitching dangerously and he laughed, "It's been a while since I could fight someone and actually have some cheer about it, y'know?"
"I think I do," Yusuke agreed. They both got into the ring and Koto said, "There, both fighters are back in the ring and ready for some fresh new injuries."
Jin seemed to think to himself for a second and lifted his arm again, twirling it for another Tornado Fist.
"Not this time, pal!" Yusuke said and came at him for a punch. Jin stopped, looking very surprised and started moving backwards, blocking each of Yusuke's attacks with his hands. He jumped backwards, but Yusuke went behind him and barraged him with more punches.
Jin put up his arms and his forearms took the blows. He started going backwards again and Koto said, "They're charging up. It's becoming too fast to see. But I guess you people in the audience are used to that by now."
"Kuwabara, you're Spiritually aware, right?" Botan asked.
"What? Oh yeah, I am."
"Good, then you can inform me."
Kuwabara looked nervous. "You mean right now?"
"Yes."
"Well, uh, they're uh, punching each other very rapidly."
"Oh, that's very perceptive," Botan gave him a sarcastic look. Kuwabara smiled, "Thank you."
Yusuke and Jin were still going at it, and neither seemed to be winning until Yusuke landed a punch in Jin's stomach. Jin's arms wrapped around his stomach as he cringed in pain, but before Yusuke could land another punch, Jin floated himself high above the ring.
Yusuke lost his balance and looked up, "There's my chance going airborne, dammit."
"Jin's been hit hard; taking refuge in the air until his squashed diaphragm can recover."
Botan got up and walked towards the ring, "Listen, Miss Koto, why don't you stop the sadist routine and do your job."
"Excuse me?"
Botan pointed up, "Jin's been out of the ring for half of the fight. Did it ever cross your mind to count to ten?"
Koto looked at ease, "Article 4: fighters are outside the ring when any part of their body comes in contact with any solid surface other than the ring itself. And air is not solid."
Botan was annoyed and Koto looked smug, "Stick to what you're good at, Honey, like, dying your hair unnatural colors, for instance."
"I swear I'm going to get her," Botan fumed.
"Hey, what is this? It's not going to be a fair fight if Jin can run wherever he wants," Kuwabara complained. Rei looked up towards where Jin was hovering and noticed he was talking to himself. Yusuke regained her attention when he shot off a Spirit Bullet, and Jin's look of total surprise made her want to laugh.
"Yes, in that stuttering, off-guard position, will Jin be able to move? Not too likely," Koto asked and then answered her own question.
"That's right, I'm cool," Yusuke looked happy with himself. Jin had regained his control, though. "Always underestimatin' the wind," he said and jerked his hands in front. The wind started making a small cyclone, picking him up in it and diverting the Spirit Gun's path out toward space.
Everyone was surprised-- besides Jin, that is. "Hey, I needed that," Yusuke said.
"Did we get that on video. PLEASE tell me we got that. Jin just used a wall of wind to turn Yusuke's Spirit Gun into a space cadet," Koto said. Jin started to come back down and said, as he laughed, "Any attack you have has to come through the air to get to me, and I control air, so you might as well hand them over to me and say 'Do whatever you like with them, Jin."
With that he started laughing again, and repeated, "Do whatever you want with them, Jin."
Yusuke was getting a little annoyed and the crowd kept yelling taunts: 'Yeah, finally someone can stop that Urameshi brat,' 'Go Jin!' 'Rip off his ugly human head.'
"Ugly?" Rei asked, confounded. Jin smiled and waved, as if he was some huge star.
"So, Yusuke's Spirit Gun is out of the question?" Botan asked.
"Yeah, I guess so. I guess he'll just have to stick with the old fist fight," Kuwabara answered.
"But every time he gets close enough for a final punch, Jin flies away. How in the heck is he supposed to hit him?" Botan fumed.
Kuwabara leaned back, "I don't know, Botan. Don't yell at me."
"Been a blast playin' defender, but I think I'll get on with my attack," Jin said and started to do another Tornado Fist. "Hope you think it quick, Urameshi."
"Jin's on the move. He's headed straight towards Yusuke. And yet the Spirit Detective is refusing to back down," Koto said into the mic. "He's not even guarding himself; has he gone berserk?"
Botan started freaking out and Kuwabara asked, "What is he doing?"
When Jin was almost at him, Yusuke smirked and lifted his hands for a Spirit Gun. Jin noticed and realized what he was going to do.
"Hold on, don't be crazy," Jin said.
"Let's see who can take a bigger ass-kicking," Yusuke said and lifted his hand. He shot off a Spirit Gun straight into Jin's Tornado Fist, making the Bullet blow up in both of their faces. Koto was blown out of the ring and Botan was blown ontop of Kuwabara-- much to their surprise.
Finally, Koto struggled back up onto the ring. "Oh my, people. Nothing is left of either fighter. Their bodies must have been obliterated in the explosion; not even a pile of ashes remains."
Yusuke had been blown near the medical tent where Hiei and the Masked Fighter were and he groaned, "A little help?"
"Wait, I stand corrected. Yusuke has somehow survived. Now only Jin needs to be found," Koto started looking around and then looked up, "Never mind again. Jin is alive and looking quite perturbed."
"I thought I was crazy, Urameshi, but you take the prize. T' hell with that; you don't make bombs go boom in your face!"
"Damn! Atleast one of us should've died," Yusuke stood up and yelled back.
"He's no amateur opponent," Hiei said. Yusuke looked over, "I'm not sayin' he is, but that was a clean shot."
"Yes, but Jin saw your strategy at the last moment and took evasive action. Rather than guard himself, he tilted the airstream making most of the blast go upwards and probably saving both your lives."
"So he's funny AND smart; that hardly seems fair," Yusuke said.
"As a Shinobi, he has much experience. A simple trick isn't going to beat him. I hope you have more extensive plans," Hiei pointed out.
Yusuke stopped looking towards the sky for a moment. "Aw, c'mon. It's Yusuke here; I don't have a clue!" he grinned.
"You might not be so proud after you're beaten."
Yusuke made a fist, "Shut up. Something always comes to me at the end."
Hiei looked smug, "Well, yes. Even a fool has to admit a certain truth in that. But even if you do die, I'll be taking your place in the next match, anyways."
"What?" Yusuke asked, a little confused.
"Please, even if you could escape me, it's illegal to enter another fight after you've been ruled unfit," the red-haired 'nurse' said.
"Illegal?" Hiei asked, sounding lethal. "Listen, Ruka, my power has nearly returned and I'm going to fight. And anyone who says otherwise... well, I think you know the rest."
Ruka looked very scared and the Masked Fighter said, "You truly have a way with women, Hiei." Hiei cast a glance at Rei, but she was too busy watching Koto and Jin. Koto had counted to four and Yusuke let out a breath. He bent down and jumped straight into the ring at seven.
"Don't get so excited, Hiei. I'm taking on their leader as soon as I beat down Jin," Yusuke smirked.
"Oh, just as soon as you beat Jin, you say? Better pitch yourself quick then, last I remember it was you runnin' around the floor trying to stay up," Jin said, quite sure of himself. Yusuke chuckled a little, "Yeah, but this time I thought I'd try."
"Funny man, Urameshi. Then I'll try as well!" Jin shot back. Koto said "Fight!" and off they went again. Jin started yet another Tornado Fist, but this time he did his other arm also, humming to himself the whole time. "Don't guess the finger gun can handle two of these dallies at once?"
"Yusuke's having enough trouble as it is with just one of those things and now he has two to fight against," Botan said.
"Yeah, let's hope he's feeling creative," Kuwabara agreed. Yusuke's eyebrow twitched for a few seconds before he braced himself by putting his right leg back. Lifting his hands, he held the left on the bottom and the right on top.
"Wait, now this is unexpected. Yusuke's taking a stance I've never seen him take before," Koto said.
Kuwabara and Botan were as surprised as everyone else seemed to be. "I've never seen Urameshi do that crazy stuff with his hands before," Kuwabara said.
"Me neither," Botan agreed. Kurama spoke up, "Have patience. Yusuke certainly has a history for surprises."
"Let's play it!" Jin shouted and nose-dived towards Yusuke. Yusuke's Spirit Energy was multiplying and he stood his ground as Jin came down in a swirling cyclone.
"Tornado Fist!" Jin called. Yusuke stopped him by grabbing his right fist. "What're you doin' now, Yusuke? Puttin' your hand where no one does," Jin was very surprised. The force of the wind was making Yusuke's feet grind into the ring's cement and it broke as he was forced back.
His shirt ripped a bit and his arm was shaking, but he held on. Smacking away Jin's right arm, he stopped the tornado, but he still had another to deal with.
"It's goodbye!" Jin yelled and almost hit him with the other arm, but Yusuke stopped it with his foot.
"Blockin' it again!?" Jin asked, dumbfounded. Yusuke pivoted and knocked the Tornado Fist out. He finished the twirl and yelled, "Spirit Wave!"
He hit a now un-guarded Jin straight in the stomach and into the sky. Koto giggled and danced a bit, "Sorry guys, but after a punch party like that, a girl can't help but dance."
"After that massive upper-cut by Yusuke, Jin has yet to return from the sky. Could this be the end of the match?" Koto asked. A bright light headed towards the audience kept getting closer and closer until it finally crashed into the concrete, rolling and killing quite a few demons.
"Jin seems to be out cold, unable to use his wind powers to even break his fall! Gee, I better start counting," Koto added.
At nine, Jin stood up finally and said, "Hold it right there, Urameshi. I'll... be coming... in just a second."
With that he fell forward just as Koto counted ten. "And with a knock-out by ring-out, Team Urameshi takes their fourth win!" Koto announced.
"Well, that was a damn good fight, Jin. It's good to know I'm not the only freak around here. Maybe we can hang out sometime if you ever wake up," Yusuke said.
"And he's even made a friend," Botan sighed. Just then a few demons called Yusuke a cheater and Botan flipped. Running towards the wall, she kicked it and yelled, "I swear, can't I even have one moment of positivity around here?!"
