The Fire in Us all

By Zaren

Disclaimer: Okay, you know the drill…I don't own Yu Yu Hakusho or any of the characters. I don't make any money off this so don't sue me either! I don't own anything but the characters and the plot…so please DO NOT take them and use them as your own. .

Author's Note: This is my first fic (or at least first posted one) so give me a break, ok? Reviews and Rants at how much you hate my writing are welcome! I'm also looking for a beta-reader? Anyone want to apply? I'll try to update as much as possible! Enjoy!

Chapter One: the Crystal Guardian

We begin our story right after Team Urimeshi's second match in the Dark Tournament…

"Yusuke. Hiei and I are going to watch a match tomorrow morning. Would you and Kuwabara like to join us?" asked the always polite (and HOT!) Kurama.
Yusuke yawned, "If I get up early enough I'll make sure we're there. 'Night Kurama."
"Good night, Yusuke." replied Kurama.

In the morning, as planned, Kurama and Hiei walked over to the arena. Yusuke and Kuwabara were still asleep, so the two demons didn't bother with waking them.
"I heard that there was some controversy over whether these two teams should fight each other." Kurama mentioned.
"Why is that, Fox?" replied Hiei.
"Because, one team only has five fighters, the other has 10."
"Hn… if the fighters on the team with less people are good then there shouldn't be a problem."
"True."

They stood at an entrance gate at the top of the stadium. "Ladies and Demons!" the announcer started, "Today's two teams are…Team Crimson and Team Kereru!"

At this the audience roared. The two teams stepped out of their respective entrances and began to make their way towards the fighting platform. Team Crimson all wore long, different colored cloaks that hid them entirely. Most of the team was medium height (a few taller than Kurama, none shorter than Hiei). Team Kereru, on the other hand, were giants! They were all enormous, fat men, the shortest being taller than Team Crimson's tallest fighter.

"Okay teams," began the announcer, "How will you be fighting today?"
"We are willing to fight three-on-one, to make it easier for you," answered one of Team Crimson's taller fighters.
"HA HA HA HA HA! Make it easier on us? You people either have a death wish or are absolutely insane!" boomed Team Kereru's captain, Godu.
"Let's just fight!" snapped Team Crimson's fighter in blue.
"What, eager to die? Then so be it!" yelled Godu.
"Well you heard them, folks! Looks like it'll be three of Team Kereru's fighters against one of Team Crimson's!" shouted the announcer.

"They must be pretty good to do such a risky fight," Kurama noted.
"Hn…"

"Who will be going first for Team Crimson?" asked the puzzled announcer since their names did not show on the screen. The person in blue whipped off her cloak revealing a beautiful girl with short spiky ice blue hair and silver eyes. She was wearing a silver tube top with silver baggy pants. Her soft boots were ice blue too.
"Call me Zen of the Frozen Fields," she said silkily.

Everyone was silent.

"Zen of the Frozen Fields, how interesting, no?" Kurama asked.
Hiei nodded, "The Crystal Guardian…now that's a surprise. I've heard that this team is put together of some fairly infamous assassins. I never would have expected her though. "

"Umm…ok then folks! It'll be Zen vs. Herat, Ganja, and Sigoy. Ready…FIGHT!" yelled the announcer.
"Ready to die, fools?" Zen laughed evilly.
"You stupid wench!" roared Ganja. He swung his enormous axe at her. She nimbly jumped up on to the blade.
"Up here, dumb ass!" she challenged. He only got a chance to look at her before she yelled, "SHRIEKER!" In an instant she had pulled out her twin swords and cleanly cut his head off his shoulders. Then his headless body let out an inhuman scream and shattered. Zen looked at the two remaining fighters, licked her lips, and smiled a smile that was pure evil.

"HOLY SHIT!" exclaimed Yusuke as he entered.
"Ah, do we have to fight that team?" asked a very nervous Kuwabara.
"It is highly likely," Hiei said calmly.
"Best to save your fear for when we know who the other team members are, Kuwabara," said Kurama.
"Would you like to die slowly or quickly?" Zen smirked.
"You'll pay for that, assassin!" screamed Sigoy.
She yawned, "I highly doubt that."
"Wanna take on both of us, bitch?" Herat smirked.
At that her eyes flicked on him, "Do you have a death wish, moron?" she asked evenly.
"Yeah…maybe I do," Herat smirked again.
"Well then…LET ME FULFILL IT!" Zen yelled. The path that she took to Herat could not be followed because she moved so fast. All everyone saw was a blue streak and all they heard was "SHRIEKER!" And that was it, Herat's body let out an appalling screech and shattered, much like Ganja's had. Zen sighed, slid her swords back into their sheaths, and turned to Sigoy.

"Well, do you want to forfeit or die?" she asked smoothly. Sigoy just stood there a second and shivered.
"Oh well, I'll decide for you," Zen said and flicked her hand in his direction. Sigoy started to turn an ice blue color and the shivering became more and more violent, until he was simply a block of ice. One more flick of Zen's wrist shattered that block.

The announcer stood dumbfounded, "Ah…umm…the winner is Zen of the Frozen Fields, ladies and gentlemen!"
Zen simply walked off the arena and picked up her cloak.

"Wow…that was incredible," Yusuke whistled slowly.
Kurama nodded, "Yes…yes it was."
"Hey…uh...guys the next fight's startin," Kuwabara dipped his head in the direction of the arena.
Hiei smirked, "This is fairly entertaining."

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Author's Note: Next chapter…The Shadowmaster! Review and get 10 points and a hug! .