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Disclaimer: I don't own Yu Yu Hakusho or any of its characters…even Hiei.
Chapter 6: Planning A Way to Escape
Yugure and Yume laid next to each other sleeping peacefully when someone opened the jail cell. Yume looked up sleepily and was instantly on her feet growling as she saw the man who captured her. Yugure looked up and turned around and spotted the man too and growled warningly. He smiled softly at them then headed towards Yume reaching down to pick her up when Yugure lunged at him biting his hand forcefully. A yell rang out through the dungeons as the man cursed in pain. "Stupid wolf!" he shouted and kicked Yugure in the ribs. Yugure flew across the cell and slammed into the wall on the opposite side. Yume whimpered in terror and was about to go and help Yugure when the man picked her up, "No you don't," he said and carried her out of the cell closing the door behind him. Yume struggled futilely as she tried to escape his grasp, but he held on tightly. Yugure stood up shakily and he wildly looked around the jail cell trying to find Yume, but she was nowhere to be seen. "Yume!" he howled.
Yusuke and the rest of the gang were traveling through a big thick forest and it was pitch black. "How're we going to see? I don't even know if it's day or night," muttered Yusuke as he looked around. They've been wandering aimlessly through the forest trying to find their way out, but to no avail. Suddenly a flare of fire lit up the darkness and they turned around to find Hiei holding out his hand holding an orange flame that was usually used for the Fist of the Mortal Flame. "Why didn't you do that before!" shouted Kuwabara. Hiei glared at him and rolled his eyes, "Hn, you never asked." They kept on traveling and Kuwabara was muttering grumpily to himself about short stunted fire demons. Suddenly up ahead they spotted a gleam of daylight and Yusuke whooped for joy, "Yes, finally we can be rid of this forest. They ran the rest of the way and Hiei's little flame disappeared as they neared the end of the forest. Finally they came out of the forest and into a field of red flowers. "Oh joy," muttered Yusuke as he spotted a dark castle on top of a large hill, "First a pitch black forest and now a dark creepy castle can this get any worse?" Yukina looked up at the sky which was getting dark and humid because of fat black clouds that hung over them. "I think we should find a cave it looks like a storm is coming," she said softly. They all turned to her and then looked up into the sky. "That's alright we can survive the storm," said Yusuke and the rest of the group reluctantly followed Yusuke.
"You sure Urameshi it really does look like it's going to rain," said Kuwabara as he gazed up into the sky. Yusuke turned towards him and shook his head forcefully, "It's alright Kuwabara and why should we stop I mean you're not afraid of the rain are you," teased Yusuke. Kuwabara glared at him and Kurama sighed and shook his head. They went on and soon they were halfway up the hill when it started to pour. Not just pour it started to hail down on top of them. It was so bad that it stung when the raindrops hit them. Yusuke growled angrily, "Okay that's it we're going to find some shelter!" he shouted above the roar of the rain. Kuwabara turned towards the rest of the group and frowned. Kurama was encased in a force field of green and Hiei was shielding Yukina with part of the darkness flame. "Well sheesh isn't that lovely," muttered Yusuke, "No force field or flames to protect us, huh?" Kurama sighed, "I'm sorry Yusuke my force field can only get as big at this." Hiei chose not to reply. Suddenly the temperature dropped and the rain drops around them turned into harmless snow that melted when it touched their skin. Hiei's flames disappeared as he looked at Yukina with awe and respect in his crimson orbs. Kurama also dropped his force field. "I'm glad we brought Yukina along," said Yusuke happily his skin slightly red from the stinging rain. Yukina smiled kindly at them and soon the group got on their way with Yukina shielding them from the rain.
Yume pulled against the chains that locked her to the wall and whimpered in fright. There was a gun at the other end of the room and it looked like it was going to be used against her. Suddenly the man entered the room with Kura behind him. Yume growling angrily at her brother for betraying her like this. The man laughed, "Looks like she recognizes you heh, Kura?" Kura looked down at the ground sadly, "Yes, Kunai." Kunai turned to look at him and frowned, "Why the long face? Doesn't it feel good to betray someone close to you like this?" Kura didn't reply and kept staring at the ground not wanting to meet Yume's eyes. Kunai shrugged and grabbed the electric gun that was on a high wooden table. "Now, Kura told me that you couldn't control your powers," said Kunai as he lifted the gun off the table, "So we're going to have to force it out." The gun was able to shoot out electric energy and Yume looked warily at the gun. Kunai approached her and aimed the gun at her putting the slightest pressure on the trigger. Slowly he pulled the trigger and an electrical blue ball of energy hit her squarely in the chest. Yume screamed in pain as white hot fire shot through her. She jerked back and forth and finally fell to the ground as the electricity dissipated. Kura looked away biting his lip as to not cry as he saw his sister fall. Yume panted heavily and her eyes were wide with pain. Kunai smiled, "Heh I love this gun it's my favorite. It makes the prisoner feel as much pain as they can handle, but doesn't put too much as to knock them unconscious." Yume whimpered softly and closed her eyes which were filled with pain, hurt, and worst of all a sense of betrayal. Her brother was standing right there and he did nothing about it. Kunai laughed evilly, "Aw is little Yume hurting well I'll fix that right up." He pointed the gun at her again and pulled the trigger.
Yugure paced the floor nervously as he constantly glanced at the dungeon hallway. He didn't see Yume anywhere and he couldn't hear her either. A pain filled scream rang throughout the halls and Yugure jumped back in surprise. The scream was Yume's. A white hot rage filled Yugure as he heard her and his eyes turned blood red and suddenly he began to change. His form flickered from his wolf form to his human form. Suddenly he stood there panting as he looked down at himself and smirked. Not bad for my first time, he thought smugly. Another scream rang through the dungeons however and Yugure was back at his current problem. His blue eyes narrowed angrily at the bars of the cell. Suddenly his fingernails started to grow longer and soon he had sharp claws, "Hm, not bad," he muttered as the color of his fingernails turned a poisonous green. He felt power flow through his veins and he slashed through the bars and watched the edges of the bars melt and sizzle away. So, my claws are acidic, he thought as he stepped through the hole. He ran through the hallways looking for Yume and suddenly he stopped at a door and swallowed nervously as he felt Yume's spirit energy inside.
Yume laid on the ground panting for breath and suddenly a tremendous burst of spirit energy flowed through her veins and suddenly she found herself in her human form. Kura stared at Yume his mouth agape as he saw her. She had long flowing silver hair and bright amber eyes with two silver fox ears and a smooth silky silver tail. In his opinion he was sort of proud that his sister looked so beautiful. Kunai also smiled and then he felt it, the waves of power radiating off of Yume and suddenly she gave a loud scream as her power formed and materialized into a glowing black portal. "And his is where we take our leave," he said softly as Kura and him stepped through the portal. Slowly the portal faded away and Yume closed her eyes tiredly feeling her spirit energy fading away. She felt a calm peaceful sensation, so is this what it feels like when people are dieing, she thought. Suddenly a wolf demon bursted through the door his wolf ears twitching to and fro locating Yume's ragged breaths. His long black silky tail swished from side to side and suddenly it stopped when he saw Yume. "Oh shit, Yume, are you okay?" he said as he rushed to her side. He broke the chains around her ankles and pulled her close to him. Slowly he cradled her in his arms murmuring soft soothing words, "It's alright I'm here now." Yume looked up into his sky blue eyes and felt sad that she was leaving him all alone in this world, "…Yugure is this what it feels like when people are dieing?" she muttered. Yugure's eyes filled with tears, "Don't say that…please don't leave me." Yume smiled softly at him and her amber eyes started fading. "No, Yume please don't!" he shouted tears flowing down his face dripping onto Yume's cheek. Yume closed her eyes, "Yume! Please don't go…don't leave me all alone here without you. I…I love you," Yugure cried as he hugged her to him. Yume felt her soul leaving, but suddenly hearing those words from Yugure gave her a feeling of tenderness. Suddenly she didn't want to die didn't want to leave this world, not yet. She slowly focused her powers and tried to keep it in and to not fade away, but she couldn't do it alone. "Yugure…I need your help," she said softly so softly that Yugure had to strain his wolf ears.
"W-what do you need help on," he questioned shakily. She forced herself to open her eyes and stared up into endless pools of blue she strained her voice to form the words she was about to say, "I need you…to help me regain my…spirit energy." Yugure instantly nodded and gently laid her on the ground. He put his hands over her stomach and slowly transferred some of his spirit energy to her. Yume felt Yugure's spirit energy flowing through her veins and it felt soothing and comforting until finally Yume closed her eyes and slept peacefully. Yugure stopped transferring his spirit energy to her and waited with bated breaths. Finally he caught her calm peaceful breathing and he sighed with relief. "Thank the Lord," he muttered. A few minutes later he started to wonder where Kura and that evil man went. Suddenly the door opened and Yugure prepared himself to kill whoever dared to enter. He stopped suddenly when he saw a young female ice demon enter. She had long aqua marine hair and beautiful crimson red eyes. He felt her presence calming and took it that this was Yume's friend, Yukina. "Yukina?" he muttered as he watched her cross the room and knelt beside him. Yukina looked surprise, "Do I know?" she asked softly. Yugure shook his head and held onto Yume tighter, "Please don't take her away," he pleaded. Yukina smiled, "I won't. So I guess Yume told you who I am?" Yugure nodded, "Yes, she did and she said…" he stopped. Yukina tilted her head to the side and nodded, "Yes?"
"She said you would be my friend too," he finished sheepishly. Yukina smiled and nodded, "Of course I'll be your friend. So what is your name, friend?" she asked. Yugure smiled relieved that he had been accepted by this kind female ice demon, "My name is Yugure." Suddenly he saw other people entering and he felt nervous at all these people's stares. "This is my friend, Yugure," said Yukina softly. Yugure smiled and slightly released his hold on Yume, "Yugure why don't you go introduce yourself and I'll check on Yume," said Yukina gently urging him on. Yugure seemed to hesitate though and hovered between indecision. After Yukina's gentle promptings he finally relinquished Yume and stood up to go talk to Yume's other friends. Yukina gently stroked Yume's hair and she frowned when she sensed how low her spirit energy was. Finally Yukina restored some of Yume's spirit energy with her healing powers and healed some small wounds that had appeared after they tortured her. Yume unconsciously snuggled closer to Yukina finding a cool comfort in her. Yukina smiled gently and finally she felt Yugure kneel beside her. She looked at him and saw the worry and stress that he went through the past few days. "Here you can carry her if it makes you feel any better," she said as she handed Yume to Yugure. He picked her up and held her protectively against his chest. "Let's go. I'm surprise that there was no one here," said Yusuke. Kuwabara nodded and so did Kurama. "By the way you aren't the one who capture Yume, right?" asked Yusuke suspiciously. Yugure shook his head, "No, it was some guy named Kunai I think and Kura." Everyone stopped and a heavy silence fell on them, "Are you sure it was Kura?" questioned Hiei suddenly. Yugure nodded, "Yes, he was the one who captured me."
"That bastard," muttered Kuwabara suddenly, "He's going to pay for what he did to Yume!" Everyone in the room silently agreed with Kuwabara and so they slowly made their way out of the castle. "So where is Kura and Kunai?" asked Kurama as he looked around the castle curiously. Yugure was silent for a minute, "To tell you the truth I don't really know. It's like they up and vanished into thin air." Yukina was silent, "Well we can figure it out once we get back to Genkai's," she said finally.
They all made their way back to Genkai's and after the arduous trek everyone went back home. Yukina and Yugure were the only ones who stayed with Yume. "Well I'm going to bed Yugure," said Yukina softly standing up from one of the chairs she was sitting on, "Do you want me to show you to a room?" Yugure looked up and shook his head and Yukina silently walked out of the bedroom heading towards one of the closets to get Yugure a futon. When Yukina left he slowly turned back to Yume and brushed her bangs out of her eyes and smiled fondly at her. He laid his head on the bed sleepily and closed his eyes drifting off into a pleasant dreamless sleep. Yukina later on returned with a futon and blanket, but smiled when she saw Yugure asleep. She laid out the futon and extra blanket in case he woke up and wanted to lie down.
A/N: Wow this took me a long time to write. Thank you for all the reviews in The Three Magic Words I appreciate it. And now you shall find out what happens next in Chapter 6. And now I shall respond to your reviews.
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