Disclaimer: I do not own YYH, and I got this idea from Rurouni Kenshin.

Warriors; The Paths to Perfection

"Where the heck is that stupid Demon." I growled out angrily as I checked all the spots he was usually at through Koenma's TV.

The question had finally gotten to me, and now I had to find out. Maybe he would go all-bloodthirsty, or he'd become more emotionless on us, if that was even possible. Or the funniest one, he would act childish, since I heard somewhere Soujiro acted sorta like that. Well, they said he always smiled and stuff, but same thing.

And it all battles I'd seen him in, he were always holding back. Every single fight! Sure, he tried to put on the act that he wasn't holding back, but I saw through him.

Or, maybe he'd discover something that would be very funny! Just can't think of what right now.

But, anyway, back to finding Hiei.

"Finally!" I cried in glee when the screen showed Hiei sleeping on a tree.

Then, with widened eyes, I saw where the tree was.

"Not the Blood Forest!" I whined.

The Blood Forests were forests, which hid merciless and bloodthirsty beings, and they weren't Demons either. If anyone, even Demons, set foot in the forest, a day later, their carcass would be found hanging from a tree near where they had entered.

Blood was almost, always seen dripping from leaves, forming huge puddles. People say that the blood comes from within the trees, and that in the middle of the forest there is a huge pond, filled entirely with blood from unlucky victims.

I'd seen a carcass from there once, and that picture gives me nightmares still. Creepy…

But, I guess Hiei was too strong for the beings that resided there. I think he actually liked that place, and that the things in the forest were actually afraid of him. He must be strong, for them to be afraid. I've seen B and A class Demons go in there and the next day I'd hear that their bloodied up carcass was found.

But, although I was afraid, I set out for the Blood Forest, though more then once I thought of turning back. One time I did turn around, before that question popped up again and I turned back around toward the forest.

"All right. Here's the forest." I gulped as I hovered over the trees.

The trees were darker then regular ones, and a cold, piercing breeze blew almost constantly. Red tinted everything in the forest, and around it, tainting the bare hillside.

I shivered at the forest before, but didn't even once think of going back to the safety of Rekai. I took out my new and improved Demon Compass and in a matter of seconds, had found Hiei. With a gulp, I flew down into the forest, trying to control my fear.

Once under the canopy, the overwhelming scent of blood filled my nostrils, and a small throb started in the back of my head. But, I went past all this and started looking for the Fire Demon.

Who would have thought one day I'd actually want to see him?

Fate is cruel and has a sick and twisted sense of humor. …Really! He does! Take it from someone who has actually met the guy. His daughter, Faye, is a bit better, but she is also like him.

After a few minutes of searching, I heard the sound of metal against metal, and went to investigate.

The sound came from a clearing, so hesitantly I actually touched the tree's branches, and moved them aside to see, paying extra attention to touch ones that weren't covered in blood. And believe you me, there weren't many of those.

But, all the thoughts of touching blood were sent straight out of my head when I saw one of the fighters and their sword.

It was Hiei, and instead of a small Katana, like he usually had, he had a Zanbatou!

I, Boton Faye, if you forgot who was telling the story, interrupt this story for a special announcement.

For people who do not know what a Zanbatou is, it is a very large sword with the blade being almost twice as big as Hiei. The handle was arm-length, just to let you know. Think the Zanbatou Sanosuke Sagara from Rurouni Kenshin had at he beginning. The only difference was, Hiei's was sharpened to perfection.

Now, on to your story, which I hope you will review as Neh Himura spent a lot of time writing it, and it would be very mean if…uh…I'll stop the ranting now.

How can he ever carry that!

But, he wasn't struggling under the weight like I thought, he was holding it with the ease of if he was holding his Katana.

God! He must be strong.

Note to self: Never get on his bad side ever again.

Yeah, sure, he was holding the sword's handle with both hands, but still! That guy always does the impossible.

Then I noticed the person he was fighting.

He was of the same build as Hiei, a bit taller, though. I was too far away to see him clearly, but I knew that his long black hair was tied in a tight braid. His unruly bangs made up for that girlish fact. The man's eyes were dark that was for sure, and as black as the sky at midnight. And he dressed in the same dark fashion as Hiei.

But his weapon was what really intrigued. A regular dark silver chain, with thick bands linking it together. A scythe was chained at one end, but not a regular scythe. The metal was shaped like a slanted rectangle, and just like Hiei's Zanbatou, it was sharpened to perfection. A dark silver dragon was imprinted on the side of the scythe.

What a weird weapon…a chain and scythe. It reminds me of Kamatari from Rurouni Kenshin. I wonder if those two are Rurouni Kenshin addicts like me. Well, I can't see Hiei being one, wait, I can. Koenma was right, I do have a weird imagination.

Suddenly, the two became dark blurs to my eyes as they began their fight anew, all the while the smaller blur was being herding toward the trees.

I wonder if he knows he's being tricked. Most likely, but if he doesn't…I have to see this!

Noiselessly, I jumped from tree to tree, paying no mind to the blood covered branches I was touching. Finally, after nearly fainting from the smell of rotten blood, I made it to a spot where I could watch the fight clearly. I sat down between two branches and leaned back against the trunk, wishing for popcorn.

What?! It was a good show!

Flashes were seen as sword met scythe, and unconsciously I gripped my weapons, which were concealed, in my kimono sleeves. I also became aware of my ninja uniform, which I had worn under my kimono.

I had a life before I becoming a ferry-girl, you know. A very exciting life! But the thoughts on my life were soon forgotten when I heard a loud crashing sound.

Hiei and been slammed into a Blood Oak Tree, and was breathing quite heavily, might I add. The other man appeared in front of him, staring lazily at Hiei.

Now that I could see him more clearly, I could see he was older then Hiei, this person being around 25 or 30. I can't guess ages that good, okay? The elder's eyes were the same blood red color as Hiei's, mimicking the shorter ones perfectly.

They could be father and son, or a master and pupil. It was highly possible, the latter more then father and son.

"Give up, Hiei. You know you can not beat me." The elder said watching Hiei with half-lidded eyes.

Hiei had finally controlled his breathing, and was leaning against the tree, lazily as well.

"I never give up. You know that." Hiei replied.

The elder chuckled, "Yes, I know. Stubbornness has always been your best trait, though, at the moment, it is your worst. You've brought this on yourself."

The elder narrowed his eyes before tightening his grip on the chain.

Hiei also got ready, stepping away a bit from the tree, and holding his Zanbatou loosely on his right side.

The rustling of the grass was the only sign, as the elder flicked the scythe toward Hiei.

I thought he was a goner! No one with a blade that big could block the attack, but it looks like, I was wrong.

Muscles rippling under the weight, he swiftly swung the blade diagonally up to block the assault. With that out of the way, he brought the blade down to rest on the grass as he loosened his grip on the hilt. Then, in the same motion, he was speeding towards the elder, with speed, which seemed impossible for someone dragging a Zanbatou, but he did it.

He was close enough for one of his swings to collide, when a flash caught my eye.

The scythe was hanging in midair, swaying side to side, like a cobra waiting to attack.

With widened eyes staring at the scythe, I muttered one word, "H-Hiei."

Hiei's grip tightened to get ready for the swing, and just when he swung the blade, the scythe struck.

"No…Hiei." I muttered.

He's going to die…a-and I'm…I'm going to see it!

To be continued...

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