By now, the pathetic human would be fending off hundreds of images that didn't even exist in this world. This provided him with the distraction he needed to finish off the man. Closing his eyes, he summoned all of his energy into his hands. Then he brought them over his head. Above the heads of everyone, dark clouds began to circle. From this came a column of darkness which fell at such a speed that few could follow it until at last it came to rest around the human's body. He was finished now.
Then out of nowhere, hundreds of energy shuriken shot out of the column. Surprised by this, Nflight released more energy. Realizing what he had done he stopped only to see that it was too late. It was unbelievable. One waste of energy had cost him the match. Falling to the ground, he let the darkness cloud his vision. Little did he know that just across from him, Kuwabara lay in the same position.
Kaze blinked in surprise before starting the countdown. When she was finished, she brought her arm into the air. "And it's a double lose! Both sides will now gain a losing point! Next!"
Everyone looked to the board in anticipation. This next draw could possibly end this entire match. Even on the field, the fighters were watching anxiously. One stopped though as Hiei appeared at his side. Peering down at the demon curiously, Kurama questioned his disappearance.
The Jaganshi smirked. "I decided to what playing god felt like." Understanding now, the kitsune returned his gaze to the board with a spark of interest. When the blinking stopped, the arena fell silent.
Kurama/Hiei vs. Rena Mirkico/Rinene Yukico
For a minute, Kaze could only stand there with the microphone poised at her lips. Something like this shouldn't have happened. Another draw for Hoshi or Bara was supposed to be up there. This could only mean one thing…The selectors were dead. Gulping, she kept the smile plastered upon her face. There would be no way around this now. Silently, she indicated that it was alright for the fighters to come forward.
Instantly, the members of Team Urameshi recognized their opponents. The first was a female dog demon whom Kurama had saved after defeating her in the last tournament. Her companion was a forbidden child who had gone to Hiei for advice. And while they hadn't fought like planned, it was obvious that she still carried the words just by looking at her posture. The two comrades looked at each other before nodding in agreement. Things would most certainly be interesting.
Then Kaze brought her arm down to announce the start of the fight.
Hoshi collapsed against a tree in frustration. He'd been running for hours and found nothing. There wasn't even a hint as to the location of his twin. Slamming his fist into the ground, he retraced his steps in the forest. Perhaps if he could recall something mentally then it would aid him. Nothing. Growling, he looked around him. Even the plants around him had fallen silent.
Then he heard a soft voice. It was unlike anything he'd ever known. Looking around him, he finally located its origin and was surprised to find a tall woman with silver wings calling to him.
Kurama slid back on the field dodging the inu's sword a second time. It was obvious that Rena had no intention of working with her teammate. Her only interest was him. In a way, this amused him but it also brought out his curious side. While it was true that her wild nature during a fight varied greatly from Rinene's calm style none of her pattern's made any sense. Smiling, he dodged to the right this time allowing him to slip behind her.
"Tell me, why is it you focus solely upon me?"
Rena spun around quickly. Her silvery blue eyes were wide with shock. He couldn't have made the connection so quickly. That just wasn't possible. But the look in his emerald eyes said otherwise. Frowning, her silver ears twitched as she sheathed her blade. Bringing her arm into the air, she summoned her energy dogs to her. With a flick of her wrist, she sent them into battle.
While the kitsune was fighting, she answered the question. "I was born from a demon mother and a human father. Therefore, every demon in Makai has always despised me. No full-blooded youkai has ever shown me mercy.
"The day that we fought, I should have died. Instead you chose to heal me with your plants. For years now, I have wanted to know why. Why would you save a half demon like me?"
The man almost hesitated in his attempt to dodge another attack from the dogs. Why? Her question didn't make any sense to him. Calling upon one of his seeds, a blizzard of petals came and formed a wall around him. While his attackers were distracted he studied her. Much like the last time, there was a sad look in her eyes. It was like she missed someone. He smiled softly, he remembered now…he remembered why he had spared her.
On the other side of the ring, Hiei melted the shower of ice that had been thrown at him. Earlier he had read his opponent's mind and discovered that this fight was a 'thank you' for helping her to accept herself. This fact alone was what made him want to play with Rinene some more. Even if she did lose in the end.
Then he felt something kick him from behind. Glancing back he saw that his own shadow had joined the fight…against him. Narrowing his eyes in annoyance, he turned back to her and removed the cloth from his Jagan. With this done, he summoned his Jao Ensatsu Ken to his right hand. In the words of Yusuke 'playtime was over'. Now it was time to get serious.
Ignoring his shadow, he dashed forward just as a dark barrier encased her body. When it withdrew her body had become that of a shadow demon. Every part of her body was black except for her glowing red eyes. Slowly, she brought her hand before her. Once her fingers were pointed at Hiei, needles created from the shadows themselves shot through the air. They were too fast for even him to dodge.
Seeing no other option, he brought his sword up to as a shield…
Next Time on Round Four: Complete:
This is Bara informing you that the conclusion of this fight is coming up next. However, if either one of our fighters lose then this entire tournament has been for nothing. Plus there is another question. Why doesn't someone want us to win?
