Chapter 4

I am so sorry! I took forever to update...they disconnected my phone and internet. SO...I couldn't write! I apologize! Here is the next chapter! I tried my best to pay back for my lateness...

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"Who are you?"

"I'm that dud you can't believe you beat..." A voice hissed out.

Keiko froze in her steps not wanting to turn around. "Nothing to say now?" He asked placing a hand around her slender neck.

She winced at his touch shutting her eyes tightly. "I'm sorry..."

"I'm sorry?" He laughed. "That is not going to cut it. I'll only be satisfied with your death, human. You have disgraced me in front of many demons, and you shall pay..."

Keiko tried to call for help but noticed that she couldn't speak. The hold he had around her neck was too tight, giving her little oxygen. 'This really isn't the nap I wanted' Keiko thought as her eyelids started to close.

She kicked her legs hoping to make a blow, but to her dismay they never hit. She was losing strength and fast.

"Some...one...help..." She managed to gasp as Booju smiled.

"No one is around, they are all celebrating your victory." He whispered to her.

"Ladies! You sure pulled a surprise on us..." Kurama complimented catching up to the girls.

Botan turned around and smiled sheepishly. "You didn't think it was too rash?"

The fox shook his head.

"You all are idiots..." A voice threatened from the shadows. "Look who it is...lover boy!" Shizuru teased as Hiei glared at her.

"Shut up ningen!"

"Yes that hurt me..." She sarcastically stated.

"Why...you...wait" He shouted pausing at the end. He looked over the group of girls and sighed. "Where is Urameshi's girl?" He asked.

"You mean Keiko?" Yukina asked him. "Hn..."

"She went to go take a nap..." Botan smiled.

"You let her go to the room alone, after she humiliated a strong demon?" Kurama asked his eyes growing wide.

"Why was that...oh...now I know what you mean!" Botan gasped her eyes growing to match Kurama's.

"Shit. We won't get there in time. She left at least 10 minutes ago...oh man..." Shizuru cursed punching the wall. "This is all your fault!" She continued pointing at Botan.

"Don't start again!" Yukina silently spoke. "Hiei you are fast aren't you?" She asked.

Hiei only nodded knowing where this would go.

"Then go get her..." Yukina pleaded.

Hiei looked at Kurama who only nodded. "Go! You don't have time to argue..." Kurama pushed.

Hiei took off to Keiko.

"Will he make it?" Botan asked.

Noone answered, each silently praying that Hiei would get there in time to save their friend.

Hiei made his way to the room that the girls were occupying. His crimson orbs were glancing at every demon that was suspicious. He silently hoped that Kurama's hunch was wrong and that Keiko was safe.

Before reaching the room he spotted what he hoped not to see. Keiko was on the ground holding her neck in pain as a demon stood before her ready to inflict more pain. She gasped for breath, coughing every once in a while.

"What did you do to her?" Hiei hissed. Booju looked behind him and noticed Hiei.

"And who are you, and why do you care..." Booju smirked. "Would you like a share of this human?" He asked.

Hiei's eyes shut tightly as he slightly smiled at the demon. "You amuse me with your strange offer." He chuckled walking slowly to Booju.

Booju stood his ground in front of Keiko.

Keiko looked up at the voice and smiled. "Hiei..." She whispered. "Don't talk wench..." Booju shouted kicking her to the nearby wall.

Her body arched in pain as her cry filled the air.

A crash was heard as the photograph hanging on the wall fell besides Keiko. She flinched as the tiny glass pieces pierced her skin.

Hiei had, had enough of this nonsense. In a few seconds Booju was on the ground a sword plunged into his torso.

Keiko screamed as the body fell next to her. She jumped and stood against the wall frightened. Blood has splattered on her face causing her to gag at the stench.

"I knew this was...a bad...idea..." She whimpered sliding to the ground.

"Get up girl, and lets go. The others are waiting for you." Keiko looked up at Hiei as he strode towards her. She looked at him with blank eyes as he extended an arm out. "We need to get you cleaned up, your covered with his stench..."

She only nodded and took his hand. He raised her slowly and walked away. "Are you not going to follow me?" He asked as she never moved.

"I'm sorry. I'm just a little out of it..."

"Get use to it girl. Your in the demon world, you'll be seeing a lot more deaths..." He explained. Keiko stayed silent after his comment. She followed behind him loyally

After an awkward silence Keiko spoke. "Thank you, for saving me..."

"Hn..."

Keiko closed her eyes sadly at his comment. He turned to look at her and frowned at the expression she placed.

"No problem..." He whispered. She opened her eyes in shock and smiled, nodding her head.

They soon reached the group as the girls gathered around Keiko. "Keiko are you all right?"

"We shouldn't have let you go?" "This is all my fault!"

Keiko smiled at them and assured them that nothing was wrong with her.

Hiei appeared next to Kurama. "What happened?"

"That blasted demon hurt her..."

Kurama shook his head. "I believe you took care of him?"

"Of course...now let's go. I'm sure the two buffoons are waiting for us." Hiei spoke walking off. "But Hiei...are you sure..."

"Lets go fox."

The two soon took off leaving the girls alone.

Keiko looked over the girls and sighed when she noticed that Hiei was gone. "Is there something wrong?" Yukina asked looking to where Keiko was staring. "Oh nothing..." She whispered.

"I think that we should quit this blasted tournament!" Shizuru shouted throwing the fake tiara to the ground.

"For once I agree with you..." Botan sighed. The bubbly grim reaper looked at Keiko apologetically.

"I'm sorry Keiko. I really thought this plan was actually going to work. I guess it blew up in our faces like the other one..."

"Botan it's okay...don't worry. I mean if it wasn't meant to be..."

"Wait!" Yukina shouted gathering everyone's attention.

"Yes Yukina?" Keiko asked.

"Don't give up. If I may say something, Botan and Shizuru have both come up with a plan...if it's not any trouble may I suggest something?"

Botan and Shizuru looked at each other and shrugged. "Of course you can..." Keiko smiled.

"Why don't you just tell him that you like him. It's really simple, and I'm sure it's less dangerous. And Keiko, if it doesn't work out. You will always have your friends..."

Keiko smiled at Yukina's statement and hugged her friend. "Thank you. You're probably right..."

"I was thinking we could wrap you up as a present and..."

"Botan don't finish..." Shizuru stated covering her mouth.

"What the hell was she thinking..." Hiei mumbled sitting on the sofa. "Who?" Yusuke asked taking a bite out of the sandwich.

"His secret admirer..." Kuwabara teased.

Hiei closed his eyes counting down, hoping to stay calm. "About that, who is it?" Yusuke asked.

"None of your buisness..." Hiei stated. Yusuke only glared at him and returned to his food.

"Hiei?" Kurama asked.

"What?"

"There is someone here to see you. She's waiting for you..."

A/N: I know it was short and all but I had to end it there. I hope it was good. Please review and I'll try to update sooner! I promise...maybe I shouldn't promise...anyways bye! And enjoy summer vacation!