Disclaimer: Don't own YYH characters... people Iown in this chapter: Fu and of courseYokiko.
Author's note: Haven't updated in a long while huh?gomen nasai! had writer's block for such a long time.i have one confesson to make: i'm not so good with cliffys so forgiving me...as usual please read and review... it help ease writer's block really... i'm open to suggestions and i do accept anonymous reviews so feel free to speak out... oh and this is one short chapter and is filler ... oh well... read and review the little purple button at the bottom will lead you there... ;D
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Chapter 5: The Search Begins
A steady knocking came from the door, breaking Yokiko's languid slumber. She grunted as she realized where she was. She sat up and rubbed her eyes awake, then stretched her limbs a bit. Approached the door and wrenched it open and much to her amusement, the one sent to greet her was no other than the bruised fluffy kitty, Fu. Yokiko amusedly smiled.
"Good Morning, kitten, how are you today?" She jested.
Through gritted teeth taking every fiber of his being to stop from punching her, Fu replied, "Mornin', Mukuro requests your presence in the dining hall soon."
Yokiko smirked at his strain to hold his anger, "Tell her I'll be there." Then unceremoniously slammed the door at Fu's face for an after effect.
She proceeded with her morning routine which at the moment included re-bandaging the long sword wound at her back noting that the rest of her injuries were nearly healed to full. She packed her things and tossed her bloodied clothes aside and much to her dismay included her cloak. She walked out the room and retraced her steps to the dining area she accidentally found yesterday.
"Hungry?" Mukuro greeted her as she took a bite of roasted meat. "Good night rest, I'm guessing?"
Yokiko nodded and took a seat, she noticed Hiei didn't join them at the table but perched himself at one of the window sill. "I'll be leaving today." She announced.
"You're off to Enki then." Mukuro spoke
"Yes, if you need any message delivered I'd be glad to the favor in exchange of your hospitality."
Mukuro shook her head. "Send me word when you're finished with this quest in addition as to who is in charge of Gandara, if your journey leads you there." Yokiko nodded in understanding.
As soon as she was finished with her meal, Mukuro lead her though the front doors of her personal fortress, instructing Hiei to guide her out of the forest and onto the main road leading to Enki.
Hiei leapt up and landed among one of the trees long limbs. Yokiko followed suite and soon they were racing through the forest leaping from tree to tree. Yokiko keeping in time with the fire demon's pace.
Hiei abruptly stopped after an hour, "Few meters you'll reach the road head south east a few kilometers and a patrol will be there, they'll lead you to Enki."
"Thanks," Yokiko leapt to the next tree.
"Oi, Onna," Yokiko stopped at Hiei's call and turned. "Make sure you get back, we have a score to settle." Yokiko nodded then turned and sped off.
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Yokiko shielded her eyes from the non sun as she peered into the distance. Damn Hiei and his few kilometers. Then grudgingly continued her walk down the road and under the blasted sun.
After a few steps she stopped, quickly placed her hands to her katana, "Show yourself!" She voiced at the trees flanking the road around her. Her own spirit energy began to rise and anxiety began to build in her. A rustling came from one to her left she focused her senses there. He's strong, she concluded as the S Class demon showed himself.
"It is quite a surprise to find you here." Hokushin intoned.
Yokiko loosened her grip on her katana and straighten up, looking at the man before her as two more of his companions joined him. "I'm tired, Hokushin, you can interrogate me after you've brought me to Enki, fed me, and allowed me rest." She demanded. "After which I don't really think there would be a need for the aforementioned interrogation."
Hokushin shrugged, "Feisty as she was before you." Yokiko glared at Hokushin. He leveled his gaze at her, "You still keep past wounds open, I see."
"That is none of your business, Hokushin. Now take me to Enki." She said coldly.
Hokushin shook his head at her and broke into a run down the road. Yokiko followed.
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Raizen's palace loomed before them. Hokushin lead her into the welcoming chamber. She had kept silent during their trip, her aura death cold. Hokushin told one of the attendants to request audience with Enki. Once the attendant got back, he told them that Enki will be with them shortly.
"Ah, so it wasn't a joke." Enki's booming voice greeted her as he appeared from the adjoining chamber.
"Well, it could still be. I could be some shape shifting demon, Enki." Yokiko quipped.
Enki laughed at her little comeback, "You must be tired from travel. You are a guest in this house, rest and we shall talk tomorrow. I have business to attend to at the moment."
Yokiko bowed formally as she accepted his offer. "Very well, I appreciate this greatly, Enki."
"Anything for her apprentice."
Yokiko cringed inwardly at this remark. As Enki made his leave and an attendant lead her away.
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The crimson moon shone high in the starless sky. Yokiko tossed and turned in bed, sweat beaded her forehead. Her sheets tangled in her limbs.
She suddenly bolted upright, eyes wide in horror as one word escaped her lips in an agonized wail.
"Anjiru!"
