AisuDragoness: :sigh: it's good to be back…anyhoo, I'd like to thank those who are still reviewing me, ARIGATOU GOZAI MASU!
Birth Stained Scarlet: It's ok if you didn't give me any tips, I loved your review! (and don't worry, I'll try to have Hiei beat the crap out of everyone…maybe next chappie tho...i must tink of a battle scene...)
KyoHanna: Arigatou, I'm so glad you're not mad and thought the chappie was worth the wait, thanx! waaaaaahhh! you're so nice to me! I feel so loved...:tear:tear:
blue kitsune251: hehe, well I'm glad you liked it! thank you so much for your review! I was so afraid that since it was so short, people would flame me...but nobody did, so I'm VERY HAPPY! WHOO HOO! ...yea...
MikaSamu: Thanks for the compliment, you have no idea how many times i edited the description of the Akatsuki...it was driving me nuts, but you liked it, it was worth it! To be honest, the only reason why Akio is targeting Kuwabara is becuase he's the first to confront him and challenge him in a fight...plus Akio just likes killing people...and yea...that's the only reason...
shiorifoxiesmom: yes, a lot of people are waiting for me to get Hiei to kick some serious Akatsuki butt, I'll have to make it a good one, lots of bloodshed...hmmm...hehe...it might take me awhile tho, cause I've never written a hardcore battle scene before...uh oh...
T.K. Yurikoto: :sweatdrops: my, very violent, my poor Akio! hehe, just kidding, i guess he does deserve a butt kicking...
Inwe Nolatari, you had a very interesting review, I really like it! I'm so glad that you and your friend like my story, it really made my day! I don't have a screen name, but I'd love to email you! If you ever get an email w/ the subject "Aisu Dragoness" you'll know it's from me!
Also, to my newest reviewers (I think) T.K. Yurikoto, and silveryoukoshinomori, ARIGATOU! I LOVE MY REVIEWERS, THEY MAKE ME SOOOOOOOOOOOOOO HAPPY!
DiScLAiMeR: yea, I don't own anything except Masanori, Seishiro, and Akio….yea….
Chapter 12 (yay!)
"Whoa, whoa, whoa, Hiei! Hang on, you don't understand! I HAVE to say good-bye to Keiko, or else she'll kill—"
Hiei curtly cut him off with a swift cuff to the head ignoring him as Yusuke's protested noisily as he was dragged down the street to the gateway leading to the Makai (which he threatened Koenma to prepare for them) with an exasperated looking Kuwabara trailing them from behind. The trio walked in the late hours of the night, with the full moon high above them, silhouetting the Reikai Tantei as they made there way to the gate. The fire demon's face set, Hiei snapped back,
"There's no time. Your ningen woman will just have to make do without your petty farewells, Yusuke. Besides, knowing Koenma, he'll probably have some pity, and send Botan at some point to tell her anyway. Meanwhile, we can't waste anymore time here, Kurama is in Demon World so that's where we're going!" Yusuke opened his mouth to argue but immediately closed it again as Hiei fixed him a dangerous glare as he hissed,
"We're. Going. End of discussion. One more word from you, I'll fry you down to the bone, Got it?" The dark haired human quickly nodded, the jaganshi's tone brokered no room for argument, and it was dangerous to say otherwise.
Satisfied that he had made his point, Hiei turned quickly once more dragging the teen and leading the silent (and now terrified) Kuwabara to a dark abandoned alley, filth lay in every small corner, and the surrounding walls were moldy and cracked. Shadows danced on the ground but suddenly shied away as dark red glow arrived in their midst, emanating where it seemed there was a glowing tear in the dimension as if the air was made of paper, shimmering bright red. Hiei headed resolutely to the impromptu tear in the Ningenkai that would take them to their destination…to Kurama.
He paused for a moment, his ruby orbs flicking toward his companions. The orange haired ningen grinned and flashed him a thumbs up, while Yusuke smiled and nodded. Without hesitation, the three reached out their hands into the portal as the red glow blazed encompassing them all in its fiery light as they were sucked in to the Makai, determined to bring their friend home.
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"Excellent work, Akio." A deep chuckle sounded from Seishiro's lips, as he got up from his chair in front of the fireplace, walking forward, taking the struggling kitsune from the kneeling blue haired demon's hands.
Akio smiled, glowing at his master's praise, as he watched Seishiro stroke the youko's lush silver fur, causing the kit to whine and writhe in his hands, desperate to get away from his touch.
The master's midnight hair gleamed in the firelight, his long regal charcoal black robes rustled on the floor of the cave in the stone chamber, turning his back on his loyal servant kneeling in front of him to place the baby youko on the huge bed that lay in the middle of the chamber.
With a firm hand clutching the kitsune in place, the leader of the Akatsuki bent down and his sickly pale hands picked up a metal chain attached to the wall beside the headboard of the grand bed, with cuff on the end, specially sealed to fit any figure. It immediately shrank in his hands to fit the fox's lithe form as Seishiro locked it around the struggling kitsune's neck.
As the tall, dark haired demon pulled away, the young kit instantly snapped at the chain keeping him prisoner, growling as he grabbed it with his fangs and yanked at it with all its might, determined to rip the loathsome chain out of the wall, to no avail, his efforts merely mussing up the dark scarlet silk sheets on the bed. Soon, the only noises to be heard in the room were the snarls of the Akatsuki's newfound prisoner, and the faint 'chink' of the chains.
Satisfied with his work, Seishiro turned once more to Akio, still silently kneeling, waiting eagerly for his dismissal. The master smiled at his servant's impatience to start the hunt for his prey,
"You've served me well, my Akio, as promised; you may hunt the rest of the youko's companions and…do away with them as you please." The young blue haired demon shivered in his white robes with anticipation, his hand trailing back to the ivory hilt of his sword, fingering it as he asked,
"I may leave immediately then, Master?" Seishiro shook his head,
"There is no need, my dear Akio." With a reassuring smile, the Master turned towards a small table by the fire place, where a small glass ball lay on a purple cushion, displaying the Reikai Tantei tracking Akio's trail.
"They will be coming to us. Meanwhile we should prepare our hospitality, hm? Hayato, Haruki!"
Two shadows appeared behind Akio, both kneeling, and with identical tenor voices, responded,
"Hai, Seishiro-sama."
"Rouse the others, you two, we're going to have…visitors." The shadows still covering their faces, they both nodded obediently,
"As you wish." As they vanished to do their master's bidding, the dark haired leader turned back to his waiting servant, who by now, began to fidget with impatience. Seishiro smiled once more,
"Akio, greet our guests when they arrive, after all, with such company as the Reikai Tantei, its our obligation to make them feel…welcome."
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"We're getting close guys, I can feel some pretty strong youki near by."
Yusuke and Hiei nodded in agreement at Kuwabara's speculation, as they continued to head north through the thick forest of the Makai.
Yusuke and Kuwabara exchanged worried glances in concern to their demon friend, for the closer they got to Kurama, the quieter the fire demon became, his hand never left the hilt of his katana. Yusuke flicked his eyes at his best friend, and in the silence they mutually agreed, that although they were there to help Hiei, it was his fight. To think otherwise would be dangerous, and they knew it.
Hiei's blood red eyes narrowed, ablaze with anger, determination, and a silent rage brewing inside his heart. They were getting closer...to Kurama and...and the demon bastards who took him...The deep ruby orbs flickered with a perilous gleam that promised revenge and an unstoppable wrath that was to fall on the heads of the Akatsuki. They had taken him, his beloved youko. These treacherous demons dared to take his precious fox away from him. Nothing in all the seven hells could protect them now.
A crime has been committed. Now, a justice had to be declared. There was retribution to be taken. There was hell to pay, and Hiei will stop at nothing until he has the blood of every single demon wretch who laid a finger upon his lover on his cold steel blade. They're all going to pay; he was going to make sure of it.
Aisu Dragoness: :stretches and sighs: Dang, that was a long one, this took me FOREVER! Well, I hope you guys are happy w/ this chappy, and once again, I'm sooooooooooo sorry about my extended absence over the past few weeks, PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE, REVIEW! IT WOULD MAKE ME SOOOOO HAPPY!