Chapter 9: Too Late?

Rena flew as fast as she could to Camis tower for some sensu beans. She knew they were in short supply, but she also knew that Hiei wouldn't stand a chance against Tiguoro if she didn't heal him first. After Mr. Popo gave her a couple, she hurried back down, hoping she wouldn't be too late. As time flew by, Rena searched desperately for Hiei, but it was very hard to sense him considering he was very weak, and every time she sensed something, it was usually just some human.

Hiei was walking through some woods when he caught sense of a darker being behind him. He tried to hide his power level, but it was too late; Tiguoro had found him.

"Well well well, what do we have here? A pathetic, weak, demon. I told you Rena wouldn't want anything to do with you, ha ha and now your helpless, at my mercy; but don't worry, I wont go too hard on you."

He kicked Hiei hard in the stomach that flew him into a nearby tree, and made it fall. He just laughed as he came walking up to Hiei, while Hiei groaned in pain.

After about 30 minutes of searching, Rena was about to give up when she sensed a huge power level. She froze when she made out who it was, and she could sense a very weak power level too. She was too late… Tiguoro had Hiei by the throat, and was throwing remarks and punches at him.

"You stupid fool! If you had listened to me in the first place I wouldn't have to be here right now killing you. You were supposed to be the leader of the demons; when you were ready I would pass the throne to you. I thought I could train you in the way of a demon, not a weakling!"

"How…were you…supposed to do that…by killing my parents?"

"The few must be sacrificed for the one to be great."

"But I never…even knew…them."

"That's my point; you were supposed to use that pain to make you stronger so you could defeat Goku."

"Goku…why do you hate him so much?"

"Because, he was the only person I've met that could defeat me, and I cant have that if I'm to rule this world one day."

"You're pathetic; you're too scared to loose against him, so you sent me."

"Shut up you fool! That's not true, I just don't want to get my hands dirty, but your going to pay for that comment. We're done talking, so say goodnight!"

Tiguoro had his fist in the air to finish Hiei off, when he was suddenly knocked down from something kicking him hard in the back. He fell to the ground along with Hiei, stunned from what had just happened. Rena ran over to Hiei to help him up.

"Rena? What are you?…I thought I said…"

"Shh… take this sensu bean to heal you. A demon has never taken one before, but it's your only hope if you plan on living after today."

Hiei took it and ate it. In seconds he was back to full strength and his wounds were healed. He stood there amazed at his power he finally got back, while Rena just smiled at him.

"I can't believe this! Look at me, I haven't had my full strength in two years, and youre telling me this little bean did it in two seconds?"

"Their sensu beans. Cami grows them on his tower, but there are not many left. The Sayian grew them on their planet too, before it was destroyed. That's why they are in short supply."

"…Grew them on their planet?…"

"Okay… so maybe were not that different at all. Im sorry I acted that way before."

"Hey.. You got your reasons, its alright. And look…thanks…for coming back, for this, I couldn't have done it without you."

"Don't worry about it, I'm sure you would have done the same for me."

Tiguoro began to wake up from his shock, so Hiei grabbed Rena and tried to get her to leave.

"Rena! You've got to get out of here! I don't want you to get involved so get out of here while you can."

"What! No way! I made that mistake with my dad and Bre, but I'm not going to make it with you. We're a team remember? I wont leave you here…I wont let you go again…"

Hiei could only smile, but now Tiguoro was fully conscious and not happy.

"Oh how touching, the Sayian and the demon. Your more stupid than I thought, but oh well, I shall enjoy killing you both!"

Hiei and Rena got in their fighting position, while Tiguoro got in his. Tiguoro began to wave his arms in front of him until they were going so fast, you couldn't even see them. Before Hiei and Rena could think, he shot a blast of air at them causing them to fall back with it. Even with Hieis speed, he couldn't doge it.

I will never get anything done in this form, he thought. He turned to Rena.

"You may not want to see this, but it's my only choice in beating him; he's just too fast."

Rena just stared at him in confusion while Hieis body began to glow with a green tint. A bright light shot out so Rena couldn't see, and when it went away there was Hiei, in his demon form. He didn't dare look at Rena for he knew what she thought, but she couldn't stop looking at him. Tiguoro only laughed because Hiei was still no match for him.

"Alright." Rena said. "Plan B."

Rena stood in a position somewhat like Hieis and began to yell. In a few seconds a golden light began to glow also and then her hair went yellow as her body was filled with enormous energy. That's when Tiguoros smirk disappeared. Alone, they would not be much of a challenge, but together, he knew this could get interesting. Hiei looked at Rena and she smiled for they both realized that they really weren't that different. Tiguoro didn't want to seem like he cared so he began to charge at them with full speed. Hiei and Rena just got together ready to release an attack. When Tiguoro got close enough, they were both thinking the same thing, for they both shot out a ball of energy and it was enough to knock him back a few feet. After he got up they went to regular fighting: Tiguoro Vs. Hiei and Rena. They tried with all their might, throwing punches, kicks, and general blocking. Tiguoro was mostly dodging them since he was out numbered. After a while that stopped when they all three shot a blast at each other making them clash and sending all of them to ground. Hiei stood up first panting, while Tiguoro stood up, out of breath also. They both had cuts on there faces, but Rena was nowhere to be seen. They both thought the same thing at the same time as they began to look for her on the ground, but what they didn't realize is that Rena could fly. She clasped her hands together and flung them hard on Tiguoros head. He hit the ground hard groaning in pain. She landed next to Hiei who seemed very impressed, but Tiguoro was not happy at all. He got up as fast as he could and stretched his arm out at the two. Hiei was fast enough to doge it, but Rena was hit, sending her into the side of a mountain nearby. Hiei screamed her name as all he saw was the huge hole Tiguoro created. She's down for the count, Tiguoro thought. Hiei just ran at Tiguoro full speed, but he dodged his attack and turned around and grabbed Hiei by his back, putting his arms under his and around his shoulders.

"You were always so arrogant, forgetting to keep your guard up when you were attacking, Ha Ha!"

Hiei just grunted, but suddenly one arm on each side of Tiguoro molted out of his body and stretched out around Hiei, punching him in the stomach. He just yelled in pain while Tiguoro laughed.

"This time I've got you for sure!"

He grabbed Hieis sword on the ground with one of his arms and held it in front of his heart..

"Any last words before I finish you off for good?"

"Rena…" was all he could say.

"Ha Ha Ha I doubt she will help you this time!"

Just before he could strike, he heard a voice come from behind.

"LET HIM GO!"

"Wha-a…"

Tiguoro could see the flames in Rena's eyes, and without warning she disappeared and reappeared beside him, and kicked him; causing him to let go of Hiei. Hiei just fell to the ground trying to regain his breath, but Tiguoro stood there amazed.

"You wont ruin my life again! I'm going to stop you for good this time!"

She began punching Tiguoro in the stomach as hard as she could. Yelling at him to the top of her lungs, and punching every breath.

"Your--the stupid--fool…"

Hiei noticed the necklace she was wearing start to glow, but she didn't, she just kept on hitting him.

"…And you--are going--to DIE!"

By now it was glowing so bright that as Rena hit him the last time, the charm on the end of her necklace broke and the brightest light covered her body as strange energy began to emit from it. It engulfed Rena, giving her enormous strength. It was then that she realized what her father had meant all along, and she finally unleashed the energy hidden inside of her. She called out to him one last time.

"And now… let me return your favor!"

She now put her hand around his throat and squeezed as tight as she could. Every second she held on, she could see Tiguoros life slipping away. He was to the point now where he couldn't even try to get free. Rena held on longer until Hiei called out to her.

"Rena! Let me do this. I want to finish him off once and for all."

"Do as you will" Rena said as she let go of his throat and kicked him one more time as she walked off.

"While you have been finishing him off I've been gathering energy for my final attack. So here it is!

Dragon of the darkness flame!"

A huge blackness came from Hieis arm and it turned into a black dragon, with black flame coming from its mouth. Hiei pushed his arm out at Tiguoro who just stared at it in shock. The dragon then shot at Tiguoro, and engulfed him into the mountainside. The whole mountain fell, and smoke went everywhere. It was finally over. Hiei fell to one knee, groaning in pain from his now burnt arm. He had never done that attack before, so he didn't know the after effects of it, but it was evident that he probably wouldn't be able to use his arm again. Rena rushed to him to help.