A/N: Hello everyone. What's new? Lots more reviews came in this last chapter, I'm very happy to see this. Shows that you guys are really enjoying this story. Here are my responses.
Green Breeze: Hello again. Don't worry about the Yaoi. Its not going to be developed in this story. Nah, don't worry that you didn't send a review earlier… it doesn't bother me much. Everyone is pretty much happy for the most part and Kuronue is finally back to his old demon self. While the rest of the team is gone, lots of stuff is going to happen back at the base but you'll have to read to find out what happens. Hope you like this chapter.
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Yami Yami Yugi: Hey! What up? (hands you a box of tissues) Don't cry.. I know it was a very sweet chapter. I like to put in a chapter or two that good stuff happens. Kuronue is indeed finally free from the bad demons control. I just had to add a bit of mistiff in this chapter on Kuronue's part. A little friend humor there… which was kinda sad. Of course, it wasn't such a sad moment I would have hit Kuronue too. But of course he didn't do that, might throw in a bit Kurama revenge later on. Now the gang has an extra team member. Things still aren't totally easy for them, since we still have a power problem with Karuru. Explaining Sakura might be a challenge for me but I'm up to it. Hope you enjoy this chapter.
Rurouni kitsune: Hello again. Yes Kuronue is finally free. Awe you were close to tears, I'm sorry! Now that that issue has been taken care of we can indeed get into the main problem. Thanks for the comments, really made me happy. Hope you like this chapter.
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The take over begins
Meanwhile while the three of them were leaving Kururi felt his connection with Kuronue be severed. ' Darn it… That clever fox has found a way to break my hold of Kuronue. No matter… He out did his usefulness anyway, time for me to strike against the three kings…. With their numbers weakened this will be like taking candy from a baby.'
The clever demon began to observe the area. He made note where all the guests were located. Lucky for him the three kings were in separate rooms and this would make it easier to fight and kill them. Kururi knew that he could not fight Yomi right away with his powers stronger then the other three kings. Then he could pick Mukuro… but he decided that she was no threat. Mukuro was an isolationist and liked how things were right now. Kururi smirked as he made his selection… Raizen.
Kururi entered the large fortress that Yomi had claimed for his base of operations. The halls were slightly lit with candles and from the looks of things there weren't many people to be seen. The powerful demon found this odd that with such high profile people there wasn't much security. However, he would not let this fact make him careless. He was going to treat this as if it was a heavily guarded fortress. He knew the risks involved if he had failed in his mission to break apart the newly formed alliance.
Slowly and carefully Kururi made his way toward the room of Raizen. He glanced down the other corridors checking for guards or other servants. Kururi found nothing but it was a large place and searching would take some time. He knew with Yusuke, Kurama and Kuronue gone he was in the clear and only had to contend with Hiei who was the only other threat at the base. Kuwabara was a weakling and Kururi knew that it wouldn't be much of a problem to fight him.
Kururi soon picked up the sound of approaching footsteps. In a hurry the demon spy hid in a corridor door frame. Sweet began to fall from his face as the noise got louder and got a lot closer. More footsteps could be heard and soon Kururi could see four shadows roaming the hall. The demon started to pick up Raizen's energy level and he felt as if it was getting closer and closer to him. A smirk grew on his face, ' This is perfect. Raizen is coming this way and with some stealth I will be able to follow him and then make my move. Good things always come to those who wait.'
Raizen came by with three other demons all from his kingdom. This was quite clear because of the fact that they were all-bald and wore the same blue outfits. They walked along with him and Raizen was complaining about what was going on. " Yomi was just daring me to eat that human meat. After all this time I will not fall to my promise. This alliance between the three of us will not last and already have a feeling that a murder plan is in the works. Our numbers have already weakened and if anyone would make a strike at us now… things will only go down hill more. Mukuro, Yomi and I are not the ones who will make a difference in this battle against Karuru. The ones that will make a difference are those who follow us."
Hokushin Raizen's second in command looked partly surprised by the words of his king. " King Raizen… you honor me with your words. With all due respect do you think that it is possible for all of the followers of both Lord Mukuro, Lord Yomi and yourself to make much of a difference against a powerful foe like this Karuru and his vastly growing number of followers?"
Raizen's eyes turned to Hokushin and then back ahead of him again.
" Honestly these men alone will not do much against this force but when you all join forces with each other and with the help of Hiei, Kurama, Lord Yomi, Lord Mukuro and my descendant Yusuke… you will win the war."
Hokushin narrowed his eyes when Raizen didn't include himself. " Lord Raizen, do you not expect yourself to have an impact on this war?"
" Hokushin… you know as well as I do that I am not the same powerful demon I use to be thousands of years ago. Since that time I have gotten weaker. My time is nearing and that is why I don't believe I have much influence on this battle… however, your victory will relay on Yusuke."
Kururi smirked as he watched the four of them walk off. ' You don't know how soon you're death will really be Lord Raizen… you die today.' When the coast was clear Kururi looked back and forth to make sure the halls were clear again and then he followed his pray again.
He continued on to the end of the hallway where he saw a doorway opened just a crack. He peaked in to see a large stone room with the four seated in a circle talking to each other. There were no windows or other doors, or even furniture other that the small table they were gathered around. There were just four stone walls and plenty of space to move around. This place was the perfect battleground. He could take out the old man easily. But those other three would just be in the way. He was going to have to do something about them.
His mind started to cook up a plan, but footsteps behind him broke his train of thought. Thinking quickly, he found a small nook in the wall, which he proceeded to hide in. Two demons walked passed him and knocked on the door.
'Damn,' he thought. 'I don't have time for him to be called away. I should just kill them now.'
He was about to come out and unleash an attack when the two demons retreated, taking the bodyguards with them. Kururi quirked an eyebrow. He didn't know what this was all about, but it sure made things a hell of a lot easier. Once they were gone he peaked through the door once again. Raizen was sitting cross-legged with his arms folded and eyes closed. He smirked. His royal highness-ness was off guard. This was just too easy.
He carefully entered the room quietly not to alert the demon king of his presence. The door slowly started to close and Kururi got closer to Raizen's unturned back. His hand reached to his side and slowly he started to pull out a dagger. He held in front of him and prepared to strike. As he approached he gave up his presence when Raizen could hear some running footsteps coming in his direction.
Raizen's eyes snapped open as he heard Koruri's approach. The attacking demon attempted to stab Raizen from behind… but his plan backfired. Raizen's eyes turned so he could see behind him and in one fast move he knocked the dagger from his hand and flipped over moving behind his old position and now stood tall in front his attacker.
Kururi, however, did not seem the least bit surprised. Rather, he smirked and spoke quite calmly. " So then, you are weak after all. No matter. I guess I'll just have to put a little bit of effort into this. It'll be more fun this way."
Raizen sneered. " We'll see who's having fun when I'm through with you!" He aimed a punch at him, which Kururi easily dodged. He threw a few more, which he also evaded easily with a smirk pastured on his face. He back flipped to dodge another, kicking Raizen in the process, causing him to fly a few feet backwards. Raizen growled in the process wiping away the small amount of blood that escaped his lips. He was strong. Much stronger than he expected. He evaded all of his attacks without even trying!
Kururi crossed his arms and shook his head in a disappointed manner. "This won't do at all. Honestly, you are one of the Kings of Demon World! Show me some skill that makes you worthy of that title."
Raizen glared at him. 'So you want a show of my power then? Fine, I'll give it to you.'
The demon king's eyes began to glow a blood red. A loud growl escaped from his throat. His green aura surrounded his body and it was only growing larger by the second. With in moments Raizen quickly attacked. He used his shoulder to knock Kururi to the wall. The wall began to crack under the weight of the attack. Raizen smirked as he threw Kururi to the ground hard. Then he jumped up into the air and came down ready to do a power kick.
Kururi cringed slightly and then looked up at the demon king coming down to attack him. A smile was on the younger demon's face as he quickly got out of the way before the attack landed. Raizen's kick made much damage to the floor below him. The king did not stop his attack there, he charged at Kururi again and the two of them were locked their hands together.
The two of them landed themselves into a stalemate for some time before Kururi gained the upper hand by kicking Raizen in the chest. In turn this forced Raizen to get thrown back several inches to the wall behind him. Kururi took this opportunity to grab the dagger that is on the floor. On the table next to Raizen he saw a vase with water and flowers in it. Kururi smiled as he picked it up with his energy and threw it at Raizen.
Raizen responded quickly to the on coming object but that is what Kururi wanted. The demon king broke the vase but by doing so he spread many shards in the room. Kururi lucky covered his eyes in time but Raizen being so close to the vase, got pieced of flash inserted to his eyes, blinding him.
Kururi smirked as he rushed toward the king. His dagger was ready to strike. Raizen waved his hands about and Kururi dodged down and then he shot back up and stabbed Raizen in the heart with his weapon. Raizen spat out blood and it landed on Kururi's face. " Farewell Lord Raizen." With that he pulled back with a smirk on his face. ' That takes care of him… Now things will only get more interesting around here….' Then Kururi heard footsteps. Kururi didn't think anything off it as he took the weapon with him and he disappeared without a trace.
Raizen's men rushed in only to see their king dead. " LORD RAIZEN!"
To be continued…
Hey everyone. How was that? Pretty good. Once again this chapter was co written by Yami Yami Yugi. Thanks again pal! You're the greatest friend a person can have. (hugs). Well, while the others were way, Raizen has been killed. I hope you all enjoyed it. Please read and review. Till next time.
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