Prisoner of Destiny:
Summary: Sequel to Water and Fire. Now that the elementals rule the three worlds, everything is under their reign- ningens and youkai alike have all been enslaved, even the YYH gang….and Kiya can't do anything about it. Or can she? Alone she will try to uncover the elementals weakness and use it to return the worlds to their rightful state. But…… where's Hiei? HieixOC.
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Yes! You all enjoyed the last chapter (despite a few embarrassing grammar mistakes…heh…) I was so afraid you'd all hate it. Well, anyways, there are only 2 more chapters left in this story, not including this one. Wow, time flies when you're having fun, ne?
Thank you SO much for all the great reviews! I worship the ground you all walk upon!
Anyways, let's get straight to the action!
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Previously:
Kurama's attention was ripped from his friends when he heard a chuckling voice coming from the Elemental of Fire himself, looking like the son of Hades atop his exaggerated throne.
"Ah, finally; you are all here. Now we can get to what I have been dying to witness ever since I laid eyes on all of you…
"…your demises."
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Chapter 9: The Fight Part 2:
Yusuke, Kurama and Kuwabara walked over to Kiya and Hiei, all the while their eyes were trained on the three Elementals who were now standing in front of their thrones.
Kiya glanced at the new arrivals swiftly from the corner of her eyes, nodded her head once to say 'hey', then returned her attention to the people who ruined her life.
"You know, you shouldn't say things like that, fire boy," Yusuke mused, raising his fist. "That kind of cocky talk will just make your beating more embarrassing."
"You have a fiery spirit, Yusuke, I admire that," stated Aerosaku as he, Jasaro and Terra simultaneously raised their right hands, palms up and open. "Too bad it won't help you stay alive."
Without any warning, small orbs of different colored energy materialized above the Elemental's palms (Terra's: green, Jasaro's: red, Aerosaku's: clear) and immediately went soaring towards the group of five.
Hiei's hand shot out and wrapped itself around Kiya's waist before he flitted the both of them out of the way of the orbs.
Kurama had also been quick enough to dodge the energy orbs, but Yusuke and Kuwabara were not, and they were sent flying back about 10 feet, before crashing unceremoniously to the stone floor.
"Quick little buggers," Terra joked with her two companions before she turned to glare at Kiya and Hiei. "No more playing around. Let's fight like grown ups."
"Not all of us in the room are old, you hag!" Yusuke yelled as he quickly jumped to his feet and readied his hand for his famous shot Gun attack.
"Yusuke, not yet." Kiya's determined voice broke through Yusuke's concentration and he hesitantly lowered his hand. She turned to the Elementals. "So I suppose you're going to try to get rid of me, now, hm? Now that the worlds are yours, I'm a liability, alive…"
"You do catch on quickly, young one. Yes. You have become quite a nuisance and frankly we are tired of you. You will be quite more charming when you're dead, I'm sure." Terra seethed.
(Now switching into Kiya's POV)
A low growl began resonating in the large room, catching everyone's attention. It wasn't until the growl had immensely increased in intensity and loudness that I realized that the growl was coming from none other than Hiei.
I looked at my intended from the corner of my eye to see him in a feral crouch, his lips pulled back ferociously to reveal his pointed canines. He looked……scary. Very scary.
An idea struck me, and it struck me hard. If the elementals were going to attack us, which I knew they were, we'd have to fight back wisely; brute force would not get us very far in a fight with them. I knew Hiei was dying to get his claws into Jasaro, but that wouldn't work. Fire against fire doesn't get anyone anywhere. Jasaro had only one weakness…..
Hiei, I spoke quickly, albeit calmly into my mind, knowing that Hiei was listening. Listen to what I say and do it.
Oh man, he was going to kill me for bossing him around …..If any of us made it out of here alive, of course. The Elementals are going to go into their natural state. In their natural state, they are as open to other elements as the element they represent would be. So, you would be more powerful against Terra, because fire can burn the Earth. Kurama and Kuwabara will take Aerosaku, because trees and most plants can withstand the air's pull, and I will take Jasaro with the help of Yusuke; because water eliminates fire. The elements can only be destroyed by their opposite. Please tell the others. Quickly.
I immediately overheard Hiei's telepathic orders being sent to everyone in our group at once; thanks to my odd ability to be able to hear psychic conversations. Everyone nodded once, showing that they understood.
No one noticed that Haku, who had been quietly glaring at his older brother, had come to stand at my side. (Actually, he kept his distance from Kiya because of a certain fire apparition, so he was about 5 feet behind her.)
"Ah, I see the traitor has decided to step forward." Aerosaku seethed at his younger brother. "You are just as useless as our mother was. I should have disposed of you when I got rid of her.."
I heard Aerosaku's hurtful remark as he sent it telepathically to Haku; who was now clenching his fists to the point of whiteness. The 'her' Aerosaku was referring to was their mother: according to what Haku told me earlier; the one Aerosaku killed.
"Enough sittin' around! Come and fight us so we can kick your asses and go home!" Yusuke yelled.
"Yes…." I murmured. As soon as the one word left my mouth, I allowed myself to change into my natural form, no longer able to control the urge to change. Silver and blue lines snaked their way up and around my body and my hair grew longer, gaining a silver sheen to it. My aura burned.
My transformation began a chain reaction. Hiei began to unwrap his bandaged hand, and his aura flared a dangerous purple. I could faintly see the glow of the concealed Jagan from behind his dirty bandana. Even though he was not in the best physical state, he was ready to fight.
Kurama reached into his hair and withdrew his famed rose; and with a simple flick of his wrist, it had turned into the infamous rose whip, its thorns sharper than usual.
Yusuke got into a fighting stance, knowing not to waste his good Shot Gun shots until it was absolutely necessary.
Kuwabara had already summoned his orange sword and was staring intently at the people before him.
Taking a closer look at the Elementals, I noticed that they had also changed into their natural state, and their aura was seeping into the large room.
"Let's stop 'sitting around'." Jasaro hissed.
We all clashed.
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Genkai; who was outside her temple trying to peacefully meditate, was interrupted by a loud yell.
"GENKAI!"
Genkai groaned, her eyes still closed. "Damn it, can't you people leave me alone?"
She reluctantly opened her eyes when a panting Koenma ran up beside her. He bent over at the knees.
The old psychic raised her eyebrow at him. "Couldn't you just have teleported here?"
Koenma froze, looked up as if trying to remember something….and groaned.
Genkai sweat dropped.
"Never mind about that," The teenager-looking ruler panted. "I have bad news. I know what Kiya's going to do."
"Oh? And how do you know this?"
"Sasha. She came back once realizing she'd attract too much attention at the Lair. She told me what Kiya's going to do."
"And….?" The psychic like to consider herself patient, but in moments like these, she was as anxious as she was old.
"The sphere, the Elemental Sphere; in order to reverse the effects of the dominance rite and to get rid of the Elementals, she has to destroy it. But…"
"I understand." Genkai stated simply before standing and starting on her way back to her temple, her arms behind her back.
"Wait…you aren't worried?" Koenma stared after her, confused at the psychic's actions.
"Kiya's a big girl, Koenma. You need to learn to trust her more." Not once did Genkai stop walking, nor did she turn to talk to Koenma. She just kept walking to her temple.
Koenma was dumbstruck. In order to restore the worlds to their natural state; Kiya was going to have to……And all Genkai had to say about it was that 'Kiya was a big girl'?
What the hell?
(A/N Am I being obvious enough about what's going to happen to Kiya if she destroys the sphere? I know- shame on me.)
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Everyone listened to my instructions, thankfully. Especially Hiei; I was expecting him to throw my orders out the window and just do his own thing- more than likely going for Jasaro. But he didn't….thank you, Hiei.
Yusuke was at my side in a matter of seconds and we ran side-by-side to Jasaro.
Jasaro, obviously, was surprised for a moment by our attack and I took his moment of discomposure to send a raging energy orb hurtling at his chest. The mighty Jasaro was thrown back into his throne, reducing its back board to mere splinters.
Jasaro recovered quickly and stood. He glared dangerously at me, but I kept my face emotionless. Yusuke ran up to Jasaro while I stayed back, trying to regain some lost energy, and attempted to send a bone crushing blow to his face, but Jasaro ducked quickly and sent a leg flying towards both of Yusuke's and sending him crashing to the floor.
But, Yusuke was not one to go down so easily. He quickly sent a kick to Jasaro's midsection, causing the falsely superior being to keel over.
"Ha! Not so tough now, are ya, pretty boy?" Yusuke taunted.
The whole time that Yusuke and Jasaro had been sparring; I had been slowly regaining my energy from the energy orb I sent at Jasaro. I had also been holding my hand, palm facing the floor at my side, where right below my palm, a medium sized sphere of water was formulating. I had been manipulating the humidity in the air and the liquids coming off everyone in the room to come to my hand.
Suddenly, Jasaro upper-handed Yusuke in the jaw, and at the same time, Yusuke sent a flying kick towards Jasaro's shoulder.
This continued while I waited for a clear open shot of Jasaro to send my water ball; which I knew would greatly weaken him. And so the water ends the mighty fire…
------------------------------WITH HIEI AND TERRA-----------------------------------
One can imagine Terra's surprise when the one of the two smallest fighters of the group came hurtling towards her, katana in hand. Her; the eldest of the Elementals, was up against the weakened Jaganshi?
Ha! She felt like laughing.
So be it. An easy victory was soon to come.
….or so she thought until the small crimson-haired youkai suddenly disappeared from her line of view.
Terra stepped back a moment, her green hair flitting around her chiseled face. Damn, despite the fact the Jaganshi had been rotting in the dungeons for more than a week, he still had enough energy to trigger his amazing speed.
Terra's eyes unfocused as she called to the Earth to aid her in the finding of Hiei. "To your right!" It whispered.
Her eyes shot open and she looked to the right as Hiei materialized and sent his katana flying towards Terra's midsection. She jumped back quickly, the katana ripping through her white robe and creating a large gash.
"Hn. You're precious Earth will not be able to help keep you alive." Hiei mused before flitting out of view again.
Terra groaned in annoyance. This little youkai had about used up her patience.
Terra focused on the rock that made up the Lair's walls and with her power summoned a 3 foot wide piece of rock to her side, leaving a large chunk of the west wall missing.
When Hiei appeared behind Terra for only a second, the piece of rock went hurtling towards him; hitting him and sending him flying back about 10 feet until he crashed into the wall.
Terra smirked.
The smirk fell.
As the rock fell from its place at the wall, Terra could see that Hiei was not behind it, not being crushed to death like he should've been.
That's when she heard a sadistic grunt coming from behind her. Before she could turn around, she heard a loud, "Fist of the Mortal Flame!"
Her eyes widened.
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Kurama and Kuwabara both lunged at Aerosaku. (One more gracefully than the other)
Aerosaku held up his famed staff in front of him, and concentrated on the light ball of energy formulating from its tip.
Kurama and Kuwabara both separated, taking positions on both sides of the Air Elemental, Kuwabara readying his Spirit Sword and Kurama raising his Rose Whip.
Aerosaku sent the orb flying at both of them, having to make it split in two.
Kuwabara was hit, not having quick enough reflexes to get him out of harm's way, and the energy rippled through his immobilized body, an agonizing scream was muffled as it tried to escape his closed mouth.
Kurama, however, was quick enough to jump out of the way, and while he was in the air he sent his unraveled rose whip towards Aerosaku, successfully wrapping itself around his waist.
Kurama landed on the ground gracefully, his rose whip securely in his right hand.
"Release Kuwabara!" Kurama ordered, his emerald eyes burning.
Aerosaku just chuckled, ignoring the blood falling from the wound in his midsection; still being dug deeper by Kurama's tightening Whip. "And what good would it do? He's a mere human, there's no chance his existence would aid in your defeat of us. Give up, Kurama…"
Just then, Aerosaku's eyes blurred, and before Kurama could defend himself, a large gust of wind plowed right into him, sending him and his unhanded rose whip flying…
But, what Aerosaku didn't notice, much to his inconvenience, was that while he was speaking to Kurama, he had lost focus on Kuwabara, and the paralyzing air that had surrounded him was lifted, allowing Kuwabara to re-create his Spirit Sword, creep up behind the Air Elemental, and raise his sword so that it was at such an angle that…
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Now!
Yusuke had been kicked in the knee by Jasaro, and Yusuke had backed away from him, so I had a clear shot of Jasaro.
I sent the water sphere flying.
I couldn't even render my surprise when Jasaro was no longer standing where he would've been hit by the water. Before I could react, strong, unmerciful clothing covered arms were around my chest and neck, chocking me. (1)
I clawed at the hands, cursing Jasaro for moving so quickly and cursing myself for not being prepared for this.
"Kiya! Let her go you bastard!" Yusuke's voice yelled the last word while he came lunging towards Jasaro and I.
Jasaro removed the arm that was holding my chest and held it palm-outward towards Yusuke. From his palm spurted a large stream of fire that went hurtling towards the Detective, surrounding him in flames.
Before I could help Yusuke by surrounding him in water, Jasaro sent me to the ground harshly. As soon as I hit the ground, Jasaro was above me, punching me and kicking me- careful not to touch my flesh with his un-covered hands as to avoid any element clashing. (1…again)
Someone…get……Yusuke….. I begged in my mind.
A shrill shriek burst throughout the large room, coming from one of the upper windows.
I looked up past Jasaro's furious form to see the most beautiful thing I had ever seen before in my entire life.
It was Sasha, my familiar- the Elemental phoenix as she crashed through the glass of the window. Her battle cry rang out while she plunged towards the flaming Yusuke. She opened her beak, now only 5 feet from Yusuke and from her mouth, a large stream of blue mist emerged and surrounded his writhing form, diminishing the flames.
I also noticed that the mist that was now coating Yusuke's charred skin was healing his burn wounds, making them disappear. Ah yes, the healing powers of the phoenixes.
…Kami I love that bird.
My attention was brought back to Jasaro as his fist connected with my face.
My concern for Yusuke and the rest of my friends- especially Hiei, made me realize that I wasn't fighting this battle for myself, but for the well-being of everyone I loved. That realization brought a newfound strength and courage as I rose, despite Jasaro's continuous beatings.
Jasaro's attacks stopped as his surprised eyes fell upon my bruised body that shouldn't have been moving due to all of his punches.
My serene dark blue eyes looked to Jasaro, a hidden amusement caught in their depths.
"This is where you die, Jasaro." My words echoed through the room as my arms spread outward, my head fell back and my eyes closed.
Everyone in the room stopped fighting, their eyes watching me closely as I opened my mouth and from it, a large, bright sphere rose; rising about 2 feet above my head and then stopping.
The sphere swirled with four colors; blue, red, grey and green. I opened my eyes to gaze at the Sphere above me with widened eyes. That was it! The Elemental Sphere!
Oh shit, that meant I had to act fast.
Okay, Kiya, think. I need someone that represents each element to touch the sphere at the same time I do.
Water: me…duh
Fire:…Hiei!
Earth:……Youko! (2)
Air: damn it…….wait, if Aerosaku is the Elemental of Air, then Haku must have some Air qualities in him! Yes, Haku!
I was grateful for the fact that the Sphere seemed to be holding the attentions of everyone in the room, so that they wouldn't notice what I was planning.
I looked through the room, searching for Hiei. I found him next to Terra, his katana at his side, staring at the Sphere.
I ran to him.
Shaking his body, I eventually removed Hiei's focus from the Sphere. He looked to me with bloodshot crimson eyes. I didn't give him any time to comment on my current physical state (which I guessed was what he wanted to do judging by the way his possessive eyes profiled my wounds) and I said, "Hiei, I need you to get Kurama, tell him to transform into Youko, then I want you two to meet me and Haku at the Sphere. Hurry!"
I turned to run from Hiei to go get Haku, but my arm was caught by a warm and unrelenting hand.
No later than I had turned back to ask Hiei what he was doing, I was being embraced strongly, my chest pulled flush against Hiei's. Immediately, warm, hasty lips met my own, claiming them in a rough, passionate and possessive kiss. His lips pressed harder against mine as his grip on me increased…
…then he was gone, off to retrieve Kurama.
I unconsciously licked my lips, excited to find that Hiei's taste still lingered there. Then, without wasting anymore time, I was flying towards the unmoving Haku.
Little did I know that that kiss very well might have been mine and Hiei's last kiss.
I removed Haku from the Sphere's obvious hypnotizing powers and told him my plan. Knowing what would happen to me if we succeeded, Haku gave me a grim look; but reluctantly complied.
The light of the Sphere dimmed as it prepared itself to leave. According to Haku: I only had a short amount of time to reach the Sphere because it only stayed for a moment and if it wasn't used within that short amount of time, it would disappear. I didn't want that to happen.
I ran with Haku towards the Sphere, not halting as a loud voice broke through the silence.
"STOP THEM!" It was Jasaro; apparently the Sphere's hypnotizing effects had worn off and now the Elementals were grouping and were going to attempt to stop us.
I looked to the Sphere to see Hiei and Youko already there, both of them watching me intently; I ran the rest of the way with Haku then stopped right in front of it.
The Elementals were a mere 5 feet from us and I quickly comanded, "Touch it with your right hands! One, two Three!" All of our right hands shot out to touch the Sphere at the exact same time that the other three Elementals reached out to prevent us from touching it.
The moment I felt the Sphere's warm presence beneath my hand, a blinding light emitted from its center and its energy was sent out at an amazing speed throughout the room, past the walls and outside, to reverse the job it had originally done…
I heard nothing as the large amount of energy sent me flying backwards, through the air…
I was out before I felt myself hit the floor.
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(1): Remember that when in their natural states, the Elementals are weakened by their Elementals opposites, so if Jasaro's arms hadn't been protected by his clothing, he would've been badly injured because he was touching Kiya (water)
(2): Kiya realized that if Kurama were in his demon form: Youko, then he's be more in-tune with his Earth-y traits and that would be preferable to regular Suichi.
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Too cheesy? Too boring? Tell me what you thought, people! Oh, and there's only two more chapters in this story. One more story chapter (a short one) and the epilogue. I think I'll wait until the epilogue to tell you what I have planned for this story—even though I'm sure you can all guess…
Couldn't you just imagine this fight scene? Like, while I was writing it, I would see everything in my head. I, personally, am really pleased with this chapter because I never thought I was too good at fight scenes. Well, I guess my reviewers will be the judge of whether or not this chapter was good, yes?
JOKE:
Why did the monkey fall out of the tree?
Because it was dead.
Just kidding. Here's the real joke: (if you like president Bush, please don't read, there'll be another joke for you at the bottom)
The Four Ghosts of the White House
One night, George W. Bush is tossing restlessly in his White House bed. He awakens to see George Washington standing by him Bush asks him, "George, what's the best thing I can do to help the country?"
"Set an honest and honorable example, just as I did," Washington advises, and then fades away
The next night, Bush is astir again, and sees the ghost of Thomas Jefferson moving through the darkened bedroom. Bush calls out, "Tom, please! What is the best thing I can do to help the country?"
"Respect the Constitution, as I did," Jefferson advises, and dims from sight...
The third night sleep still does not come for Bush. He awakens to see the ghost of FDR hovering over his bed. Bush whispers, "Franklin, What is the best thing I can do to help the country?"
"Help the less fortunate, just as I did," FDR replies and fades into the mist...
Bush isn't sleeping well the fourth night when he sees another figure moving in the shadows. It is the ghost of Abraham Lincoln. Bush pleads, "Abe, what is the best thing I can do right now to help the country?"
Lincoln replies, "Go see a play."
And joke number three:
David's Brother David
A woman went down to the Welfare Office to get aid. The office worker asked her, "How many children do you have?"
"Ten," she replied.
"What are their names?" he asked.
"David, David, David, David, David, David, David, David, David and David," she answered.
"They're all named David?" he asked "What if you want them to come in from playing outside?"
"Oh, that's easy," she said. "I just call 'David,' and they all come running in."
"And, if you want them to come to the table for dinner?"
"I just say, 'David, come eat your dinner'," she answered.
"But what if you just want ONE of them to do something?" he asked.
"Oh, that's easy," she said. "I just use their last name!"
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-Kendra a.k.a. Blazin' Blondie
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