Author's Note: Hello everyone! Well, here's the fourth chapter. Thanks to all you people who took the time to review. It means a lot!
Ok, here's a little thing. When it says just Kurama, that's from Hiei's point of view. But when it says Kurama/Hitoro it means that it's from the possessed fox's point of view. Got it? Hope so. Well, here we go.
Run, Hiei! Run!
Hiei froze, confusion in his eyes. 'Kurama?' he said. 'What is going on?'
Please, Hiei! I don't-don't have-
Kurama straightened up. He snarled, baring his teeth. 'Stupid fool,' he hissed. 'You'll pay for even attempting to rebel against me.'
The fox turned and glared at Hiei. 'You,' he said. 'You will be the first one to die.'
Kurama darted forward with surprising speed. Before Hiei could react, the rose hilted dagger was plunged into his arm.
Hiei gritted his teeth in pain. Bewilderment and anger flared within him. Hardly registering what he was doing, the fire demon lashed out with his fist. He punched Kurama hard on the cheek.
The fox fell back, tumbling to the grass. He rose to his knees, touching the rapidly forming bruise on his face. To Hiei's surprise, he grinned.
'How does that feel, Kurama?' Kurama/Hitoro whispered so that Hiei couldn't hear him. 'How does it feel to have your best friend strike you?'
He didn't strike me, Hitoro. He struck an enemy that wounded him. He struck you.
'Insolent baka,' Kurama/Hitoro said. He stood up. 'Well, Hiei?' he called. 'Why just stand there?'
Hiei's hand strayed to his katana. He stopped himself, horrified. This was Kurama! He couldn't hurt him. But he hurt me, the fire demon thought. He snarled in anger.
Suddenly, Kurama was behind him. The dagger cut a gash down Hiei's back. Blood flowed freely.
Hiei whirled around, katana flashing out. A second later, Kurama stumbled back, an even deeper wound slashed across his chest.
Hiei, stop! Can't you see this isn't me? I would never do this!
But Hiei couldn't hear him. He stood, katana at the ready.
Kurama stood up, laughing. 'I'll kill you,' he crowed at Hiei. 'I'll kill you, and then I'll murder that baka Kuwabara. Yusuke will die soon after.' He paused, flashing a grin. 'Yukina will die last.'
Hiei shook with fury. 'You'll die first,' he growled. No thought entered his mind. This wasn't his friend; no, he would never call Kurama a friend again. This was an enemy, and one he would stop.
No, Hiei! No!
Hiei flew forward. Kurama jumped to the right, but he wasn't fast enough. The katana bit into the fox's side. He fell to the ground, eyes dimming.
'See, Kurama?' he said. 'I won.' His eyes closed, and he lay still.
Hiei kneeled next to Kurama's motionless form. Some of his anger flew away as he gazed at the fox's face. He looked like he was asleep.
'Why, Kurama?' he asked. 'Why?'
Kurama's eyes flew open. He sat up, grinning triumphantly.
Hiei looked down. The dagger, that horrible rose-hilted dagger, was buried in his stomach. His eyes widened in shock as he stared at the person who betrayed him.
'Because I wanted my revenge against this stupid fox,' Kurama said. 'You played your part perfectly. Now die.'
Oh, Inari! Hiei! Hitoro, I'll kill you! Please Hiei, don't die! Don't! I'm sorry. I'm so sorry!
Hiei fell back as Kurama withdrew the dagger. The fox stood up, smiling as he wiped the dagger on Hiei's cloak. The fire demon's eyes slowly closed.
Kurama/Hitoro laughed. 'Next on the list, Yusuke,' he said, turning away. 'But I think I'll wait a few days. I want that detective to mourn the loss of his friend. And then,' he paused. 'Then I'll kill him, too.'
The real Kurama was numb. He gazed down at Hiei's still form.
No.
To be continued…
Author's Note: Ok, I'm sure there's quite a few of you who hate me right now. How could I do this? Please, please, PLEASE read the next chapter. I'm sure you'll be quite happy with how everything turns out. So, don't despair! Until next time!