I don't own Yu Yu Hakusho.
In the last chapter I asked if you, the readers, could figure out a question I had asked. 'It seemed as if the ice was crying on the inside instead of the out,' what does this mean?
Touya=ice and ice=Touya.... Get it now? Touya mourns from the inside instead of the out, he doesn't reveal his emotions.
Um.... Just for those of you who are questioning why this is rated R it's because of the blood that covers the end....which I haven't written --;; but I do know how's it's going to end. The conflicts in it also led to it, you'll find out what I mean later. Is the ending happy or sad? Will the world be destroyed or saved? I shall not reveal anything!
Lol. Anyways. Thanks, as always, RAW19 and miyako14 for reviewing. You guys are SO cool. In fact I'm so grateful to you two that this story is dedicated to you! :D Thanks for supporting me thus far!
Chapter 5
A grand city with spires and hundreds of buildings stood gracefully in a rocky land. The mountain of Diath could be seen from anywhere in the city since they bordered one another. In the middle of the city stood a grand garden (which could be called a large park) filled with a variety of flowers, trees and shrubs. In the center of the garden stood a stadium, which looked much like a coliseum.
This was the city of Ensuren, the destination of the group at this point in their journey. Yusuke and his group had not yet reached the city, but another had. In fact this particular group had just arrived and was still marveling over the city. "Wow," the youngest of the group said in awe. "This place is real nice for a Makai city."
The youngster looked to be an eight year old child with brown hair and green eyes. He wore a large hat with red and yellow stripes running vertically, blue jeans, white sneakers, a red sweat shirt and a small green bag hung by his hip.
The oldest of the group nodded, "Sure is. I wonder if their liquor is any good," his Australian accent clearly showing itself. The man looked to be in his upper forties with a blue mohawk that came into a ponytail, which split in two and ended in the middle of his back. His attire consisted of green pants, black boots and a black vest like shirt with white fur around the neck.
"Is that all you think about Chu?" The child asked.
"Ah come off it Rinku," Chu replied.
The blond of the group chuckled, "Rinku does have a point though." The blond has short, gravity defying, hair and green eyes. He wore a yellow shirt tucked into his yellow pants, a black belt and black slipper like shoes. He looked to be in his twenties.
"I'd have to agree with Suzuka and Rinku," the last member of the group said. This male looked to be a teenager with long blue hair, his bangs defying gravity, and pink eyes. His attire contained light blue pants, wooden sandals, and a Japanese swordsmen style white shirt.
Rinku laughed, "Even Shishiwakamaru agrees with me. You're out voted Chu." He yelped as Chu's hand came down on his head, pushing his hat down over his eyes. He pushed his hat back up and glared at Chu before turning around. What he saw made him ask a question, "Why are there guards at the entrance?"
The group turned around to look at what Rinku was referring to, "No idea," Suzuka said, "I'll take it as a sign that we shouldn't stay here."
As the group walked though the city their curiosity and awe of the grand place grew. Ensuren was by far the most beautiful, used, city in the Makai. They still thought the lost cities of the water demons were the most beautiful cities in both the Makai and Ningenkai (human world), but they have been uninhabited for thousands of years.
Even though it was a big city they found it odd that so many people were in it. "All these people can't possible live here can they?" Rinku asked.
"It's possible, but I doubt it," Suzuka replied.
"Something must be going on here," Shishiwakamaru said, "I wonder what."
Rinku latched his arms together behind his back, "The only way to find out is to ask."
As wads of people walked past them they held their question, they figured a guard of some sort would be able to tell them everything they wanted and more. They reached an entrance to the city, on the opposite side than where they had entered, after a long walk. As per expected more guards stood there
"Oi, guard. What's going on here?" Chu asked when they were within speaking distance.
One of the guards turned his attention to Chu, "A contest of strength is to being held in the next few days."
"A contest?" Suzuka questioned.
The guard nodded, "Some call it a tournament, much like the Dark Tournament, except with fewer rules."
"Wannabies of the Dark Tournament," Shishiwakamaru said with a chuckle.
With a huff the guard said, "Hardly. Ensuren has been holding these contests for centuries. Don't you know anything about this city? It's well known for its annual contests."
Suzuka scratched his head, "Can't say I have."
"I second that," Shishiwakamaru said.
The guard seemed surprised, "Where are you guys from?"
Chu used his thumb to point to the mountains behind him, "Far beyond them mountains."
"No wonder," the guard said, "Not many from over there come to this side. They fear the mountains fierce storms that seem to happen daily."
Rinku chuckled, "We didn't even go over them."
The guard was confused, "Than how did you get here?"
"We went under them," Shishiwakamaru said grimly, "Wouldn't do it again though. There are far too many blood thirst creatures down there."
"Going under them is said to be harder than going over," said another guard who's interest had been sparked from the conversation.
"At least we didn't freeze or get buried under snow," Rinku said with a smile.
The first guard shook his head, "You four should join the contest."
Chu laughed, "Sounds interesting, but we have to go somewhere to meet our mates."
The guards looked at one another, "That's just not possible."
"What do you mean?" Suzuka asked.
"Anyone who is in the city a month prior to the contest are not allowed to leave until it is over," the guard to them.
"It's one of the few rules," the other guard said.
Shishiwakamaru raised a brow, "But we're not interested in joining the tournament."
"Sorry. It's one of the rules of both the city and the contest this time of year, "the guard explained. "It was put into place after contestants were found fighting outside the city, or daring one another to go to the Forest of no Return. It's not much different than the Dark Tournament which is held on an island than can be easily observed."
Rinku shook his head, "Demons fight outside the ring anyway."
"Maybe, but here that is an automatic disqualification for all contestants involved," the guard informed them.
"Is there anyway you could let us pass?" Suzuka asked.
The guard shook his head, "Afraid not. You'll have to wait for the tournament to end."
"What if we told you that we were on a quest to save the world?" Shishiwakamaru asked.
"I'd say that it's the oldest excuse in the book," the guard replied.
The group looked at each other nervously. "How long will the Tournament take?" Rinku asked.
"Depends," the guard replied, "It ranges from one week to four weeks."
"Great," Shishiwakamaru said sarcastically
With a sigh the group turned around and head back into the city to look for a hotel. "Do you think Era and the others will know about this rat trap?" Rinku asked, "After all Kurama is with them."
Suzuka shrugged, "It's a possibility, but we cannot know for sure."
"Do you think their safe?" Rinku asked.
"I don't know," Suzuka replied.
After they walked for roughly twenty minutes they found a hotel that wasn't full. Unfortunately it was for contestants only. "It seems like most don't want to participate in the contest," Shishiwakamaru pointed out.
"Either that or they don't want to be known for being in it until it begins," Suzuka said.
Chu turned around, "Well then let's get looking for another place." After an additional ten minutes the group found a hotel with empty rooms for spectators.
"Why the heck do they make people stay in the city if there aren't enough hotels to hold them all?" Rinku complained.
"Sounds like they want more people to enter the tournament," Chu said.
Suzuka looked at him questioningly, "I do hope you're not planning on entering."
Chu laughed, "Course I am. But I won't. There's no need to get myself a bit ruffed up before we go to that forest."
"Speaking of which," Shishiwakamaru started, "Do you think Eralasea's forest and this 'Forest of no Return' are one in the same?"
Suzuka thought a moment, "I would think so. When Era gets here we'll know for sure."
The four of them rented two rooms, which lowered the cost greatly. They did find out though that they could have gotten both rooms free if one of them was entering the contest, but no one volunteered.
Chu, Rinku, Shishiwakamaru and Suzuka had no clue how lucky they were to have arrived at the time they had. They would soon find out however.
So Chu and the others are stuck, but why is it that they're lucky to have arrived when they did? What's going to happen when the other get there?
Remember: If I get at least three reviews on this chapter I'll put chapter 6 (which is very short, 2 pages typed) and chapter 7 up at the same time. But I need three reviews before this coming weekend!
Until next time.
