Vanished Cluelessness Part I

"Please to meet ya! I'm Tomoko of Team Kikiro!" she said with a small jump sending the suspenders on her hips flying into the air. From Kuwabara's point of view she looked like a rebellious schoolgirl. And the strapped shoes and mesh stockings only added to the effect.

Then the girl bowed to the judge. Once she was given permission she awarded the carrot top with a small smile. A long bow appeared in her hand along with a thin arrow. But before she fired it, she created a small orb of darkness in front of her opponent's eyes. While he was still blinded she fired the glowing arrow.

He had no idea what was happening until suddenly the arrow pierced his shoulder. Crushing his teeth together he summoned his Rei Ken. The black spot cleared to reveal she had already fired a new arrow. Slashing it with his sword prevented it from reaching his other shoulder. However what surprised him more was the serious look.

"What the hell are you?"

She smiled again as she made her weapon disappear. "I'm the one that many vanish. I'm the surprise that awaits those that aren't cautious."

This time a sword appeared. Its black fire shot out every so often to burn the air around it. She laughed for a moment. His confusion amused her to no end. Perhaps it was time for her to explain who she was now…


A man with silver hair watched the fight with mild interest. Behind him was a woman lying on a large bed fast asleep. Today her hair was blonde with blue eyes. Her pale skin glowed but he paid little attention to this. He was used to these moments by now.

Then he figured out who the girl below was. She was an infamous mercenary from Makai. Her targets were usually very rich. This allowed her to steal from them after they had died. He began to wonder why she had come here. Glancing at her teammates he understood. The girl's older sister was here too.


Kuwabara smirked after hearing the information. "Listen I don't care about all that. All I'm here for is to save my friend's wife. Once that's done then I'm hoping I will never have to do another one of these tournaments again."

Tomoko blinked in shock. Most normal demons or humans would be quacking in their boots now. Just who was this guy? Why wasn't he terrified of her reputation?

"Now let's finish this!" he yelled as he dashed forward with his injured arm hanging at his side.

She took note of this instantly. 'So he can't use his left arm. That should make attacking this idiot much easier.'

Rushing forward to meet him she dodged his attack. Swinging the sword almost wildly, she tried to stab his left side. What she found there surprised her greatly. For there in his other hand was another Rei Ken. Jumping back she reanalyzed the situation.

If he could still move that side of his body then the poison she kept in her arrows wasn't working. This could only mean that his immune system was stronger than most demons. Locking this fact away she determined what to do next. With his defensive side still there killing would become difficult. However the injury still aided her. Frowning she waited for him to move instead.


"This is bad," Kurama said softly.

"Why's that?" Hiei questioned.

The kitsune sighed as he continued to watch the fight. "Kuwabara has a paralyzing poison running through his veins. Even if he were to remove that arrow he still couldn't move his arm. Tomoko has made his left side defenseless."

"So the fool is destined to die."

"Don't leave Kuwabara out to dry just yet," Yusuke smirked, "He won't loose this round."


'This isn't good,' the injured human thought, 'While my left arm can still summon a second Rei Ken it can't fight. Lucky for me, Tomoko hasn't figured that out or I'd be toast. But I can't hide it forever. I have to end this fast.'

"What are you waiting for? Attack me!" the girl cried.

Kuwabara nodded in response and ran forward again. There was only one choice that he had left. After all, half of his body was already beginning to freeze in place. And so he waited until she dodged to the right. Then he made his sword turn flexible.

The neko was horrified to see the weapon following her. Dodging it again she looked back to see it right behind her. Horror flashed across her garnet eyes as the orange blade pierced her stomach. Falling to the ground she struggled to rise. But then she heard the countdown.

"1!"

Behind her Shuichii's voice could be heard, "Get up!"

"2…3!"

Now her sister, Naomi, joined in, "Tomoko get up now!"

"4!"

Turning to face her sister she nodded. Then with great difficulty she rose to her feet and turned to face Kuwabara. Holding her stomach she moaned in pain. However her fight wasn't over just yet…


Next Time on Vanished Cluelessness Part II:

This is Kurama again. After rising back to her feet Tomoko begins to realize that her poison is taking a toll of her opponent. Using this to her advantage she starts fighting harder than ever. Can Yusuke's faith in his friend still hold true through this?