This woman, whom Yasu had called 'Kammi', was a pretty lady. Her fiery red hair was tied in a half-ponytail, leaving the under layer of her hair free, and thick strands around her face were loose to curve about it. Her eyes were a shocking color of jade and narrow in form. The shape of her face was a mature one, suggesting she had been out of adolescence for some time.

"Uh." Kuwabara's voice rang out unexpectedly, startling a couple members of the group who had forgotten he was there, "Does Yasu know that lady?" He asked. His voice contained much curiosity.

"Um, probably, considering they know each other's names." Rai said with a shrug. "From where I have no clue."

"You mean you don't know?" Yusuke asked incredulously. He had believed these two girls knew everything about each other. To say that this new revelation was briefly startling was only slightly true. "But I thought you two knew all about each other."

"Well, I only know as much about her past as what she told you guys." She paused for a minute, "Though I do know a bit more about what happened between her brother's death and when she met me. She doesn't like people to really know about it. Why? I'm not too sure on it myself." Her blue eyes focused on the field in front of them. "I suppose it's only fair. There are things that I don't tell other people about me. Maybe I think no one would truly understand, but that's not really the point." She took a short breath, "In short-"

"Too late." Yusuke grumbled, receiving a hit on the head from Rai, who went back to her earlier position to appear innocent.

"In short," she resumed, "I have absolutely no clue how Yasu knows her opponent."

"Weird." Kuwabara stated, turning his attention to the fight that was now commencing.

"Ready Yasu?" Kammi asked sweetly.

"Ready enough for you." The sweet tone was not reciprocated in Yasu's voice.

"Hm." Kammi's eyes glinted with some unknown light before going back to their original state. "That's not how I remember your voice."

"People change over time." Yasu merely stated as she drew her katana. "So are you going to fight me or not?"

"Of course. I can't say that I haven't been waiting for this moment ever since I've met you. You always reminded me of your brother." Kammi suddenly gasped after she said that. "Pardon me, I forgot myself. I totally forgot." Wordlessly, she reached into her robes and brought out her sword.

Her sword was of an interesting design. It was a Western-style sword with a thick blade that was, perhaps, three and a half feet long. The hilt had a slight curve to it and was shaped like an elegant dragon with its wings folded against its body, there were sapphires placed where the eyes would be. "Let's begin."

Kammi charged at Yasu. There was no battle cry, just a fierce, determined look in her eyes. This had been day that both demons had been waiting for.

Yasu met Kammi's onslaught with her own charge.

The loud ringing of clashing swords filled the air as they attacked each other fiercely. Neither gave an inch as the fight went on. After several minutes, both girls jumped away, breathing heavily.

"Well, girl, you've improved since I first met you." Kammi said approvingly. Her eyes glittered with excitement. "I never would've thought that I'd really met you again to have this rematch."

"You could say that I have had a lot of practice." Yasu shrugged with nonchalance. "I didn't know I'd see you again either."

"Well, let's see how long we can go through this now." Kammi charged once again at her opponent.

"Wow, this Kammi really knew Yasu a lot." Yusuke's eyes widened.

"Yeah, she spoke Renji's name." Rai spoke up, "I don't know what Yasu was like before his death. This Kammi spoke like she knew him. Well, let's see how this turns out." All eyes turned back to the fight.

Yasu quickly backed up from the fight, katana in hand. There was a long cut on the side of her face.

"Backing away from the fight, Yasu?" Kammi asked. "In all the time I've known you, you've never been the one to back away willingly. I always had to stop you from continuing on when it wasn't possible for you." There were cuts on her as well.

"That's one way I'll never change. I've just preparing you for the last stroke."

There was one last lunge. There was a silent hush that fell over the wild crowd. Everyone watched with an anxious intensity.

At once, both girls fell to their knees; Kammi clutched her ribs while Yasu clutched one of her legs.

"Heh, well done. I knew that you would follow up in Renji's skill." Kammi whispered loud enough for Yasu to hear. "To tell you the truth, I would have been disappointed if you hadn't." These were the last words she said before she fell to the ground.

Koto began the count. Her voice rang through the crowd, but never reached Yasu's ears. The only thing she could think of were the words that Kammi had last spoken. Elation filled her heart. It was a good thing, she decided to herself.

"Ten! And this match goes to Team Toshimo!"

Yasu turned and walked towards Kammi's motionless body. She checked the pulse on the elder demon's neck. Still alive. Yasu smiled to herself. She gently put Kammi's arm around her shoulder. Limping towards the other side, she whispered, "Thank you, sister." She looked up at Inutake. Softly handing over Kammi's body, Yasu said harshly, "Take care of her, there is someone who will never forgive you if you don't." She turned away and limped towards Rai, Kurama, and the others.

The group ran up to join her; Kurama took the opportunity to lift Yasu off her feet.

"Don't argue, that leg needs to heal." He told her firmly.

"Wasn't planning on it."

"So Yasu, how does that lady know you?" Yusuke asked.

The girl was silent for a moment. Her eyes had closed, worrying Yusuke that he wouldn't get his answer. "She was Renji's fiancée." The answer came softly. "Along with Renji, she taught me much in swordsmanship." That was all she would say.

"Teams, send your next combatant for the next match!"

A loud cheer rang through the audience as Inutake was the one to step into the ring.

Hiei stopped Rai before she could step up. "I'll take this round. You must save your strength for your real opponent." He didn't need to tell Rai who. That imposter, Shogate.

Rai was quiet as Hiei walked to the ring. "Don't lose."

Elf: I apologize for a long wait and that's the chapter's kind of short. The file was being annoying on my computer so I had to get to a different computer. Well, it's something to do on New Year's when you're bored.

Kuronue: You do things when you're bored alot.

Elf: Yeah, that's because I don't like being bored. When I'm bored, scary things pop up.

Kuronue: You say that like I don't know. I get on the recieving end of those ideas.

Elf: ... Not always though. There are other victims.

Kuronue: ... At least she admits they're victims...