Demons. N. Angels

Koway: alright, things are about to get pretty hectic now since the time is getting real close to midnight. Dark is now Kokuyoku and Yusuke and the gang are preparing themselves and Hiei is trapped within his illusion of his sister's death! What will happen now? Thank you for all the reviews and enjoy chapter 18!

Disclaimer: I do not own dnangel or yuyu hakusho…

"…." Speaking

'…..' thinking

((….)) Krad's thoughts

(…) Satoshi's thoughts

/…. / Daisuke's thoughts

/ …. / Dark's thoughts

Warning: shonen-ai

Chapter 18: Showdown between Angel and Demon

"Hurry, Daisuke! We have only ten minutes until midnight!" Satoshi called as he ran outside. Yusuke and Kurama were already outside with Kuwabara. Botan decided to stay behind.

"I'm coming!" the redhead called back. Emiko gave him a hug and let him run off. Satoshi lead the way with one of Krad's feathers in his hands. It could sense the darkened energy of the demons.

((Master Satoshi, I fear for your safety, please switch with me.))

(No, you're still too weak! Just let me get them there, and then you can take over.)

((Master...Satoshi...))

(Yes Krad?)

((Nothing let us hurry.)) Satoshi nodded to his other half and felt a sigh from the angel.

"So, how much time do we have until midnight? Anyone know?" Yusuke asked. He ran beside the young detective as the others caught up.

"We have seven minutes left, Yusuke." Kurama answered. The feather pulsed stronger as they neared the park.

"Wait!" Satoshi skidded to a halt and turned to the red eyed boy. The others also stopped. "I-It's a t-trap! Satoshi!"

The blunette turned as Renoki jumped down from the tree and grabbed him. "I can't have you interfering now can I?"

"Satoshi! Let him go, Renoki!" Yusuke said. Once again, the demonic marks appeared over his body as he charged his spirit gun. Renoki smirked and disappeared. Seconds later, a high pitch cry echoed throughout the area; followed by a bright flash.

"Master Satoshi!"

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"Ahhhh!" Kuraku's eyes widened in excitement as Kokuyoku turned into his true form and slumped to the ground panting. "Unnn…"

"There…now it is almost complete." Kuraku walked over to the new creature and smiled as he looked him over. Thick leathery black wings with a tint of purple, jet black scales, long violet hair that went down to about the ankles, and a sharp mouth of fangs. "Feeling better? One more part to go through yet."

A light flashed and spikes ripped out of the thief's back, and arms. He winced at the pain and bit back tears. A long, slender tail also formed on his lower back, ripping through Renoki's cloak. Dark closed his eyes as his the pain overwhelmed his aching body. He fell into Kuraku's arms and caught his breath.

"Kokuyoku?"

"M-Master K-Kuraku…" The red haired demon smirked and held him close. Dark's eyes went dull and lifeless as the clock went to eleven fifty-seven. "P-Please…"

Kuraku gave him a kiss and lowered the thief to the ground. The seal began to glow and the demon gently brushed his hair from his pale cheek. "Wait here, angel." He got up and went into the cave where Hiei was.

The red-violet eyed demon bent down in front of the apparition and freed his arms and legs. "You are next…" He grabbed Hiei's collar and dragged him outside to another ritual circle.

Renoki appeared with a sick smirk as he watched his master drop the fire apparition on the ground. He turned into his demon form of an all green creature with eyes that appeared over his body. "Master Kuraku…I did as you asked."

"Good. I guess that is why you are covered in blood, right?" the green eyed man smirked at himself as he gave a nod. "Let us begin." Renoki and Kuraku walked over to their places and began to chant.

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"Damn it!" Yusuke cursed as he held the blue haired detective close. "Kurama we have to do something! I can't let him die!" Yusuke replayed the scene over…

"Satoshi! Let him go, Renoki!" Yusuke said. Once again, the demonic marks appeared over his body as he charged his spirit gun. Renoki smirked and disappeared. Seconds later, a high pitch cry echoed throughout the area; followed by a bright flash.

Yusuke and Daisuke were the first to get there just as the silver haired demon ripped his claws through the boy. The crimson liquid splattered against the ground and Daisuke was about to ran over when they heard a cry.

"Master Satoshi!" Renoki dropped the boy and disappeared...

'That was Krad's voice, but...where is he?' Yusuke looked around and saw that Daisuke was also gone.

"Yu-yusuke…"

"Satoshi, don't worry…Ku-Kurama's going to help! You'll be fine, just hang on…" Yusuke was trying to remain calm as the boy's pulse became shallow.

Satoshi closed his eyes as the brown eyed teen yelled for him to stay awake…his breathing became scarce and Kuwabara bit his bottom lip to stop his emotions.

"Please…Satoshi, don't leave us!" Kurama placed a hand over the boy as Yusuke talked.

"He needs energy…and it cannot be given from us. It's a special kind. Where is Daisuke?" The fox asked with worry.

"Kurama…h-he's…gone…" Yusuke whispered. Kurama checked for a pulse and found nothing.

"No, Satoshi…" The fox felt one last time before they heard a twig snap behind them. A soft voice caught their attention.

"Master…Satoshi…" The three turned to see Krad. His golden eyes wide with concern and fear as he went beside his tamer. Kurama looked at him as he took the boy from Yusuke and held him close.

"Krad…he's gone…" Kurama got up. "We still have to save the others…or they will die as well."

"Master Satoshi…Let me do to you, as you did to me…ataeru Satoshi-sama ikuraku no watashi inochi…" (A/n: give Master Satoshi a certain amount of my life.)

Everyone watched as a pale blue light encircled them. The blunette drew in a sharp gasp as his regained his life. He fell unconscious and Krad sighed. "Daisuke will give the final bit of energy, but this shall sustain for now."

"Krad, how did you—?"

"It's a highly complicated magical spell…" The angel stated. He spread his wings and handed the boy to Yusuke. "I need to find Daisuke now."

He went a few feet in the air and was about to fly off when he gasped with fear…

Dong.

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Dong

"Namaku niguy bakagr es anada ka shinjia kabae ga!" Kuraku yelled. Renoki repeated the phrase and Hiei's eyes snapped back into reality.

'It was all a dream?' his eyes widened as he came to realize what had happened. 'I-I was tricked! It felt so real...'

Dong

"Ahhhh!" 'What's happening? My body feels as if it's on fire!' The fire apparition thought as the spell took its course. Images flashed through his mind and he fought to escape.

Dong

"No…I feel fine…I just want on last chance to see my angel."

"Hang in there, Hiei. I won't let you die here."

"I know what it's like to loose a loved one…here."

'Why am I remembering all this? Ah! Where is Dark?' Hiei snapped out of his thoughts and looked around. A few feet away was a figure clutching itself. As its eyes met Hiei's the apparition gasped. 'H-his eyes...they no longer hold life.'

Dong

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Dong

Daisuke was running to anywhere. He really didn't know nor did he care. He fell to the ground and cried. "S-Satoshi…w-why…" He remained there until he felt a hand upon his shoulder. "Huh?"

Dong

"Daisuke…I know that you are sad but Satoshi will be fine. Go to Yusuke."

"B-but…where are you going?" The boy asked as he stood up.

Dong

"To find Dark." Daisuke watched and smiled as he watched the man take off into the sky.

Dong

"Daisuke! Man, am I glad to see you!" Yusuke said with relief as he went beside him. "Krad said that you needed to help Satoshi. Will you do it?"

Daisuke nodded and placed a chaste kiss upon the young detective's lips. (A/n: Satoshi, not Yusuke!) Yusuke blinked as Satoshi coughed and woke up to look around. "Daisuke…"

"Satoshi…" Daisuke smiled.

Dong

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"Let the darkness of the night devour the souls and grant our desires!"

"Kuraku!" The demon snapped out of his spell and his eyes widened as he was assaulted by a very, very, upset ice angel. Krad's eyes became narrow slits and he smirked as Kuraku was slammed into the ground.

Dong

"Renoki! Finish it!" The red haired demon yelled as he threw Krad back. "Finish the ritual!"

Dong

"Ginin yu genabe ashu! Seala vekatahu!" The green eyed demon said. A swirling wind formed around the area just as Yusuke, Kurama, Daisuke, Satoshi, and Kuwabara arrived. Hiei and Dark floated into the air before a blue light surrounded them.

"Daaarrk!" Krad flew to catch him. Kuraku smirked at his efforts as the spell took its toll.

Kurama caught Hiei and brought him to the ground. "F-fox?" Kurama bit back his tears as his friend closed his eyes and fell into an eternal sleep. "Hiei…I am so sorry…"

"Kurama! What—" Yusuke didn't need to finish the question as he stared into the fox's watery green eyes. "No…"

Krad wrapped his arms around the thief as he flapped to the ground. "Dark…" 'He...please wake up...give me your stupid grin! Your carefree smile...anything...just don't leave me alone...' No response and Krad brought him closer to him as he slumped to the ground.

"M-my…a-angel…" The angel smiled at the glazed eyes of his counterpart and brushed his cheek. "I-I f-feel c-cold…" Krad tilted his head up so that their eyes met.

"I love you, Dark…don't leave me…" Krad let his tears roll down as Dark gave a smile and a light kiss. The thief snuggled closer and Krad felt his life leave him. 'He's gone.'

"Hahahaha! Aww, what's the matter? Did Kokuyoku leave you?" Kuraku laughed as he went beside Renoki. Krad didn't respond but winced at how he used Dark's name. "Looks like the hunter will have to find another prey."

"I'll kill you!" Kuwabara ran at the laughing demon and caught him off-guard with a side slash. A large gash was made across the demon's side. "That's just for starters, demon-boy!"

"You will regret that, human." Kuraku snarled as he beat his wings. Kuwabara stood his ground and Kuraku bared his fangs as he went into a frontal charge, tackling and pinning the human to the ground. "You will die from your stupidity!"

"Spirit gun!" The agile demon skillfully evaded the attack and appeared behind the teen. "What! Shit."

Kuraku's eyes glistened with excitement as he stabbed his hand into the brown eyed detective. "Fare the well, detective." He forcefully removed his blood covered hand and was knocked back with another spirit gun.

"Yusuke!" Kurama brought out his whip and blinked his tears back as he lashed it at the now shocked demon. "You will not take another loved one from here!"

"Heheheh…" The red-violet eyes showed no fear as he caught the fox's whip and pulled him closer for and side kick. Kurama fell to the ground and got to his feet as he dodged an incoming blast. "Try again, little fox!"

"Yusuke! Yusuke are you alright? Can you move?" Daisuke was leaning over the panting detective as Satoshi tried to wake him. "C'mon…we are not letting them win!"

"Wing Master…" Daisuke turned to Renoki. The demon had a smirk on as he looked at him. Satoshi got between them and spread his arms. "Hm?"

"I will not allow you to harm him!" The blunette stated in an angry tone that startled the redhead.

"So you will die for him?" Renoki narrowed his eyes at them.

"I would be more than willing to die for the only person who has shown kindness to me!" Daisuke and Renoki both went wide eyed from Satoshi's response and before the silver haired demon could speak, a sword slashed across his back and he let out a cry.

"Renoki!" Kuraku flew and grabbed his fallen comrade before Kuwabara struck again. "Damn him…I'll kill him next." The demon landed a safe distance from the clearing and let Renoki down.

"Master Kuraku!" Renoki watched as Kuraku went back to fight and was unable to stop him. "W-Why did you do that?"

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"Krad, we could really use you're help now!" Kurama called to the comatose angel. Kurama helped fight Kuraku off of Kuwabara as he spoke. "Please!"

The angel gently placed his lover down and spread his wings. "Rest easy, Dark…I will be with you shortly." He placed his hand over the thief and he returned to his human form. Krad wrapped his cloak around him and turned to the others.

"Ah!" Kurama's roses were slashed as Kuraku made his way towards the now scared human. Yusuke was leaning against a tree healing himself. Daisuke made sure that if he fought he was in a fighting condition.

The redheaded demon slashed at the carrot-top. "Can't we talk about this!" Kuwabara's sword was flung from his hand and the demon prepared for the next attack when he felt someone grab his arms and fly upwards.

"You should watch all of your opponents, Kuraku…" The voice was calm yet filled with anger and the red-violet eyed demon looked to see that Krad had him. "What will you do now?"

"This!" Kuraku elbowed him in the chest and flew a few feet away. Krad gave a cough and brought out his sword again. "I will not let you live, dear Krad."

"We shall see now, won't we?" His eyes narrowed and he flew at him.

"Yes, we shall!" Kuraku countered the attack with his own sword that he had materialized from energy.

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"Master Kuraku…" Renoki ran back to the battlefield and searched around. He saw the two figures fighting in the air. Each time they collided, a surge of energy could be felt.

"I will defeat you, Renoki." The demon turned to see Kurama with his whip. "I will make you pay for killing Hiei!"

Renoki was able to dodge the strikes thrown at him until the fox pressed his hand against the ground and the surrounding forest attacked him. "Ah!" A branch struck his shoulder and he barely evaded the binding shrubs. "Taki-bi!" (fire)

"What!" Renoki summoned a fire around himself and destroyed most of the plants before Kurama sent another wave after him. The fear in Renoki's eyes was clear as the plants lunged at him. "Farewell."

"Not yet!" Kurama gasped as a large amount of power erupted from Renoki's body, destroying everything until the surrounding forest was reduced to ash. The silver haired demon was panting as he struggled to stand. "Care to try again?"

"He won't, but I will!" Renoki turned just in time to block Kuwabara's attack. "I won't let you get away with killing my buddy!"

Blood trickled from the demon's arm that he used as a shield and he bit his lip. 'I cannot let him win!'

"Renoki? Is anything the matter?" The silver haired demon turned and faced his master. Kuraku let a smirk cross his face as he sat beside his companion.

'Master Kuraku...' Renoki's eyes turned to slits and he growled as he forced the human back and onto the ground. Renoki watched as Kurama formed a sword and began to run at him. "I will not fail!"

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"Ah!" Krad winced as Kuraku's wing grazed his arm. He took out three feathers and powered them with magic. "Try these!"

"What? Ah!" The feathers pieced his chest and he was tackled to the ground by his opponent. "Not bad, for an angel!"

Krad said nothing and pinned the demon's arms on each side of his head. Kuraku was calm as he tried to get out. "Now what will you do?"

Kuraku growled at Krad's sarcasm and tried to flap his wings. "This, because you will fall like the other!" Krad gasped as the demon kicked out from under his hold and pinned him.

"What will you do now, angel?" The demon laughed as he forced Krad's arms above his head. "What?"

Kuraku looked at the ice angel. His eyes showed no emotion as he looked at him. While he was preoccupied with that, he failed to notice the attack that was from behind until it was too late.

"Ah!" He was tossed off Krad and into the clearing. "Damn you…I thought you were dead."

"Guess again, you creep!" Yusuke aimed his finger at him for another shot. "It takes more than that to keep me down!"

Krad got up and saw Kuraku gasp. "Y-you have t-the artifact?" Yusuke looked to see that the 'Crown of the Kings' was still on his head. Krad looked and gave a smirk.

"Well, whaddya know? I kept it all that time! Luck must be with me…" The detective smirked.

"No matter, I will defeat you anyway!" Kuraku was surrounded by a wind of energy and charged at the two.

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"Daisuke…I wish we could help…" Satoshi watched Daisuke as he kneeled beside his counterpart. The redhead placed his head on his chest as he cried.

"This isn't right! Dark…come back." Daisuke looked at his pale face and gave a light laugh. "When I first found out you were with me, I wanted you to disappear but now I want you back."

"And I'm glad that you do." Daisuke blinked and turned to Satoshi.

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"Ogiki!" Kurama's plants encircled the green eyed demon from all sides and he smirked as they went after him. "Now you are defeated. Kuwabara, get away from them and come over here." The human listened and went beside him.

"Is he gone?" Kuwabara asked the fox. Kurama sighed before he felt a flicker of energy. They both gasped as the ground where the plants were exploded into flames. "I think that's a no…"

Renoki was standing in the ruins with blood coming from new wounds that had come after another assault. 'I-I cannot keep this up much longer...' He fell on one knee panted as his vision began to blur.

"Let's strike now!" Kurama used the remainder of his energy to send a large plant at him. Kuwabara stood behind the fox and watched as he heard Renoki's voice cry out in fear and pain.

"Yeah! That got'em, Kurama!" Kuwabara yelled, giving him a pat on the back. Kurama shakily nodded and walked over to the fire apparition.

"Maybe we can—" Kuwabara stopped when a large slash went upon his back and he fell to the ground. Kurama turned to where blast came from and gasped at what he saw.

"H-how d-did y-you…?" Kurama watched as Kuraku appeared when the smoke cleared. His wings were tattered and he held Renoki close to him as he stepped forward.

"M-Master…Ku—"

"Do not speak." Renoki lowered his head as he felt a pain creep into him. 'I...have failed him.' Kuraku's eyes darted to the air as Krad and Yusuke came into view. "When I release you, go a safe distance away. Now!"

"Master Kuraku!" Renoki was dropped to the ground as the demon ran at them. Krad narrowed his eyes and ran at him.

"Krad wait!"


Leon: well now, this story seems to be getting closer to the end. What will happen next? Will Kuraku be defeated? What of Hiei and Dark? Kuwabara? Thank you all for the reviews and we are sorry that these chapters are so late. School is starting soon and Koway and I have summer reading projects to finish. Again, sorry for the late update and thank you for the reviews! Till next time! Bye!