Yusuke went to visit Koeme. He found Koeme and told him abut Kurama and Hiei; he told him about their disappearance and about his opinion on what happened. He told the spirit lord that Karasu could be behind it all and has Kurama in his hands. He told the lord about the park and what Kuwabara had found. Koeme didn't seem to like this news at all but tried to take it like a good lord would.
"Yusuke, I think you're on to something. I am giving you and Kuwabara the mission to find and save both Kurama and Hiei." Koeme said thinking. "The thing is, Karasu is a difficult demon. Finding him will be difficult itself."
Yusuke sighed and looked down at the floor. "Koeme, is there anyway you can track down Karasu?" Yusuke asked looking back up at the spirit prince. Koeme looked as if he was stumped for a few moments.
"Karasu would be in the demon world, I'll get some trackers to find his trail for you," he paused to think, "in the meant time you and Kuwabara need to get ready to fight Karasu. If he trapped Kurama and Hiei with ease than you will have a challenging fight with him." Yusuke nodded with agreement.
"You will tell us if you found him, won't you?" Yusuke asked and received a nod Yes' before leaving the spirit world. He returned to his apartment where Kuwabara waited.
"So what is going on?" Kuwabara asked.
"Koeme is putting a search party in the demon world for us. He told us to be ready for battle." Yusuke told his friend. Kuwabara sighed and leaned against the wooden wall.
"So all we can do is wait?" This sucks." Kuwabara growled hitting the wall. "We will be too late if Karasu is behind it all. We can't delay anymore!" Kuwabara yelled.
Yusuke sighed and put his hand on Kuwabara's shoulder. "Calm down. We are doing all we can to save our friends. Right now we have to wait though." Kuwabara pulled away from Yusuke and sat down on a chair. He had his hand on his forehead, trying to sooth his headache.
Yusuke flopped down on his bed and stared at the ceiling. His thoughts wondered around behind his brown eyes. He thought about Kurama and Hiei, and what may have happened to them. Karasu entered his mind often with Kurama at his side. He shook the awful sight away when he heard Kuwabara leave the room.
With a moment of hesitation, Yusuke followed his friend to the balcony. They looked out at the sky, hoping that their friends would be okay.
Kurama woke strapped to a chair, naked. His hair was wet and tangled. He struggled against the ropes around his arms. He stopped struggling when he saw Hiei in another chair beside him. His hair was wet as well and he was strapped too.
"Hiei, wake up." Kurama whispered causing the fire demon's eyes to shoot open. He began to struggle causing blood to flow down the chair legs. His growls could be heard as he struggled to free himself from the damn chair.
"Hiei?" Hiei stopped struggling when he heard Kurama's gentle voice. He looked over at him then away. "Something, wrong?" He asked the fire demon. The demon didn't answer causing the kitsune to sigh.
A door from behind them opened, letting Karasu and Akio into the room. Kurama felt chills go up and down his spine as Karasu approached him. Karasu bent down in front of Kurama and began to dress him in a light green tunic. The top was somewhat tight showing how much skinnier Kurama really was. The pants were tight as well.
"There you go, nice and clean, my little kitsune. He said with a smile. Karasu then looked at Hiei who showed no emotion at the moment. He was now dressed as well; he had on a mostly black tunic lined in a dark blue. His headband was no longer white, it was navy blue. That is when Kurama noticed Hiei's eye. They were almost brown, dull, and frightened. Kurama knew how he felt and looked at the ground silently.
Karasu untied Kurama taking his hand. He slowly dragged Kurama out of the room and down the halls. Karasu said many things to the kitsune, but the kitsune wasn't listening. He was more concerned about Hiei than Karasu's non-stop talking.
Karasu put Kurama in his room and locked the door before he left. Kurama lay down on the fluffy bed and sighed. He felt bad for Hiei now more than he feared Karasu.
Kurama, why do you worry about Hiei? He has a woman, and you are a sexual toy to Karasu. Yoko said in Kurama's mind.
+Leave me alone, Yoko. Your not helping any.+ Kurama snapped back at Yoko. +Thanks to you I am weak and a slave to the man I hate. You call yourself a friend. Yea right.+ Kurama rolled over on the bed, closing his eyes seeing Yoko.
I am a demon, Kurama, I hate humans. You know this. I am a thief and full-blooded killer. I enjoy torcher and fear; therefore, I wouldn't help you when you are being raped. Really, who do you think your dealing with? Yoko growled at Kurama. Plus I never said I was you damn friend.
+I can't wait till you leave my body.+ Kurama growled trying to sleep. Yoko grunted and sat in Kurama's dark mind. Kurama sighed and slowly fell asleep.
Kurama woke with arms wrapped around him. He frowned and looked over his shoulder to see Karasu snuggled against him. Kurama sighed and stared at the wall before him. Karasu got closer to him, and Kurama fought back the memories of the rape the night before.
Kurama looked out the window to see the morning sun begin to rise. He smiled slightly and pulled away from Karasu. When he got out of the bed, Karasu woke with a yawn. Kurama groaned and walked over to the window, not caring that his master' had awaken.
Kurama stood at the window and felt a warm breeze fly through his hair. The air was filled with the scent of pines and berries. He watched the trees move gracefully in the light breeze. The warm air made Kurama forget his position, with Karasu. The air made him fell safe and protected, but the feeling quickly disappeared when Karasu's arms went around his waist. Everything Kurama saw seemed to die away as fear entered his body.
"It's a beautiful day, kitsune; we should go for a walk." Karasu said with a smile on his face. The wind blew their hair back. "What do you say, m'love?" Karasu asked.
"Would you really take me out in the woods?" Kurama asked as if he didn't believe they would go out in the woods. Karasu turned Kurama around in his arms and nodded before kissing his love. Kurama pulled back with a growl in his throat.
"I guess you don't want to take a hike in the woods." Karasu said backing away. "Oh well, I'll ask someone else if they want so fresh air." Karasu slowly made his way to the door but Kurama stopped him.
"No, please, I can't stand this room any longer. I have to get out in the fresh air, in an open area." Kurama said as calmly as he could. "I feel caged like an animal." Karasu turned to the kitsune and smiled.
"I thought you would say that," Karasu seemed to be laughing inside, "but I didn't get what I wanted." Kurama sighed and thought for a moment then walked over to Karasu. They stared at one another before Kurama put his hands behind Karasu's head bring him into a deep kiss. Karasu was really surprised at Kurama's actions but kissed back. Kurama released and looked down feeling stupid for his action.
Karasu gasped for air then spoke, "That was different, but awesome. I will return soon to get you to go on the hike." Karasu smiled, and Kurama forced himself to smile back. Karasu let the room and Kurama fell to his knees in tears. He hit the floor with his fist repeatedly, causing his fist to swell.
Why are you sad, Kurama? Yoko asked looking down upon his human body and spirit.
+I just kissed the man I hate and want to kill. I cannot believe what I did. I don't know what came over me.+ Kurama continued to pound at the stone floor causing his swelling to bleed.
I'm sorry. Yoko whispered slightly.
Kurama stopped hitting the floor and looked at Yoko+Why are you sorry? When did you care about my feelings.+
Yoko shrugged and sat beside Kurama. I find it funny that you kissed Karasu, but I am sorry that I cause you so much pain. Yoko sighed then continued to explain his actions. Being a demon means no true feelings. See we have no hearts. When a male demon see someone that attracts their attention they take them and hoarse, rape or sexually abuse them. Yoko looked at the ceiling before continuing.
There are two types of demons, good and evil. Good demons try to win the hearts of the ones they love. Evil are like Karasu and just force sex. Oh yea, then there is another group, like me. Every month, once or twice, we heat up and need to have sex or we will over heat, dieing. Most like me just grab someone and rape them and run off. Some of us get lucky and are captured just to have sex. Yoko put a hand on Kurama's back with a sigh. I feel trapped for I am a wild spirit. You feel what I feel, that is why you kissed Karasu a moment ago, and that is why I am sorry.
+Yoko, will you lend me your power to escape when we go on the hike+ Kurama asked.
I can't. Yoko pulled up his sleeve showing a Japanese curse written upon his arm. When you slept he put this upon us so we couldn't use or powers. Hiei has it too. Yoko sighed as Karasu entered the room.
Kurama stood up and didn't look at Karasu, which was a mistake. Karasu put a collar around Kurama's neck then pulled on the chains. "Come kitsune, we go on our walk now."
That is it for now...I hope you liked. I will take suggestions if you have any...and no Eryn...I am not killing Karasu. That is all for now. R&R's please. And if you like this story try reading A Kitsune's Life by me..of course. Thank you and have good day.