Authoress here.

Sorry for the wait, sports' fans, but the semester is a-changen' and it's generally a bad idea to write and procrastinate over the last few days of the semester when FINALS loom overhead menacingly. And then there was my general laziness.

On with the story!

Yujo Chronicles: The Final Chapter
Chapter Four: Surprise, surprise

"Katsu, this is a really bad idea." Yusuke wriggled in vain to free his wrist from her grip. Katsu grinned and just clung tighter, dragging him in the direction of the bus station. She and Yusuke were on their way to the S & R Sugatoes photography studio where Katsu worked three times a week. Yusuke had been asked to model, because the company was so impressed with Katsu's entrance portfolio, all photos which portrayed Yusuke. He had grudgingly agreed, and was now highly regretting it.

"C'mon, Yusuke, you said you'd do it." Katsu laughed at his expression.

"And that was with you making a puppy dog face at me. If I refused you would have gone from cute to deadly and bit my head off."

"Not your head!" Katsu protested. "Maybe just a limb. I need your head for the photo shoot!"

Yusuke groaned, and Katsu laughed again. They walked into the bus station, and Katsu slid her bus pass into the scanning machine just inside the door twice, paying for herself and Yusuke's fare. They stepped back out into the crisp autumn sunlight onto the empty sidewalk, and Katsu shivered a little beneath her light jacket and scarf.

"Cold?"

"Mm-hmm." Katsu nodded.

Yusuke snickered a little. "Maybe y'shoulda worn something warmer."

Katsu shoved him a little. "You're hopeless. And here was I thinking you would be gallant and offer me your coat or take me in your arms and warm me with your heat."

"That sounds dirty." Yusuke grinned.

"Yeah, it does. Never mind."

"No!" Yusuke's grin broadened. "It sounds like fun."

"You're dirty!"

"So?"

"So?! So you're dirty and a pervert!"

"Hasn't bothered you before!" Yusuke countered, poking at Katsu's ribs. She squirmed away from him, giggling.

"Aha, her weak spot!" Yusuke launched himself at her, tickling her sides. She screamed with laughter and batted at his hands, trying vainly to deter him. Yusuke kept after her.

Katsu finally managed to fling herself backwards and out of his reach. Her heel caught on a crack in the sidewalk pavement and she stumbled into someone behind her. Long willowy arms caught and righted her.

"You should be more careful, or else you'll get hurt." The voice that spoke was spookily flat and emotionless.

"T-Thank you." Katsu stared at the woman uneasily. She was unnaturally tall, and something about her didn't feel right.

"KATSU, GET OUT OF THE WAY!" Yusuke bellowed without warning, raising his fist in anticipation of firing a Shot Gun at the woman behind her. Before Katsu could move, however, the woman slammed her elbow into the base of Katsu's neck. The teen didn't even give a cry as she sunk to the ground, unconscious.

Yusuke started to see red around the corners of his vision. The woman positively reeked of Demon Energy, and her once emotionless face was twisted in a satanic smile. Yusuke summoned up his energy to attack.

"SHOT GU-Mmph!" Yusuke's attack broke off suddenly as the woman's arm hyper-extended, shooting out with surprising speed. Her palm seemed to stretch, and it covered his nose and mouth effectively. Her other hand curved around his head to keep him from backing away. He struggled, throwing punches blindly, the lack of air beginning to affect his vision. Her arm extended further, and she viciously jabbed her thumb into his eye. The pain exploded inside of his head, and, coupled with the lack of air, Yusuke lost consciousness.

Kuwabara household

"Baby brother?" Pretty Shizuru Kuwabara stuck her head inside her brother's room. "Someone's here to see you."

"Who is it?" Kuwabara asked grumpily. He was currently quite comfortable sprawled on his bed, reading an action manga for the sixth time.

"Just answer the damn door." Shizuru snapped.

Kuwabara rolled off his bed and lumbered to the front door, mumbling angrily under his breath. He yanked on the handle and peered blearily into the sunlight at the short figure standing at the door.

"Y-Yukina?!" Kuwabara gasped.

The beautiful Ice Apparition bowed her head, hiding a blush and a smile. "Yes."

"Well, why didn't Shizuru tell me it was you?" Kuwabara demanded joyfully, taking the Ice Apparition's hands in his. "Aw, Yukina, it's great to see ya!"

"Would you mind accompanying me on a walk?" Yukina asked, ducking her chin.

"And how!" Kuwabara shoved his feet into the shoes sitting by the door, not bothering with socks. Yukina gave him a sweet smile, and off they went, hand in hand.

Kuwabara couldn't wipe the silly grin from his face. Yukina led him away from the noisy, busy streets and towards a small city park. The cherry trees were speckled with the plump ruby fruit, and the aroma from the trees scented the air. Sunlight coruscated through the branches to dapple the rich green grass.

"Yukina, just a question, but why are you here in Human World?" Kuwabara asked, leading her to a small park bench. He sat down, and she rested her head on his shoulder, her small hand enveloped in his huge fist.

"Do I need a reason to visit you, Kuwabara?" The beautiful girl gave him another sweet smile.

Kuwabara shifted uncomfortably. "What did you call me?"

"What do you mean, Kuwabara?" The apparition blinked innocently.

"You always call me Kazuma," Kuwabara said slowly.

"Oh," Yukina said uncomfortably. "I guess I'm just so used to hearing all the others call you Kuwabara, it just slipped out."

"Really?" Kuwabara frowned. That was quite unlike the gentle girl. She had always called him Kazuma, and she never slipped before, even when she had been around everyone else for much longer than now.

Yukina was watching his face with concern. "Kazuma, let's keep walking."

"I like it here." Kuwabara said softly.

"I think we should keep walking." Yukina insisted.

Now Kuwabara knew something was wrong. She was never domineering, and normally she would have quietly agreed with him. In fact, she normally wouldn't come to Human World without an actual reason.

Yukina kept watching his face carefully. The moment doubt crossed his mien, she moved swiftly. Using the hand Kuwabara held, she slammed it into his upper chest, garnering a gasp from him as the air was pushed out of his body. She then wrenched his arm around, temporarily paralyzing it.

"Y-Yukina?!" Kuwabara gasped. The Ice Apparition grinned evilly, and then rammed two fingers against his windpipe. As he blacked out, he saw Yukina's face morph and contort horribly.

End Chapter

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