Chapter 3: Slowing Poison
Hiei was pacing outside of Aka's door. Yukina refused downright to even let him in. Sadly he was waiting not just for Aka's report, but for Kurama to confirm what the poison was.
He wasn't told much anyway. All he was told was that slowing down the poison was harder then Yukina took it for and that's why she needed Kurama to explain to her what the poison was.
What he didn't know was that there was a slight problem. Slowing down the poison wasn't all that Yukina wanted. She needed to know the poison's name to confirm her fears. If Aka really was poisoned by that,then she was in more trouble then she needed.
Hiei growled and muttered under his breath. He was downright worried about Aka and it wasn't helping him any that he was left in the dark about what was going on. Kurama arrived and he looked puzzled, "What's going on?" Kurama asked.
Hiei bit his lip, "Aka got poisoned by a rouge demon that we found hiding in the forest, near Mukuro's fortress."
"A rouge demon?" Kurama questioned.
Hiei nodded and Kurama groaned as he opened the door to the room. Hiei tried to sneak in, but Kurama was a lot quicker and shut the door in his face. Feeling a little bit of remorse, he walked over to the main room and sat down waiting for the judgement. Not that it was really judgement; he knew that Aka wouldn't give up that easily.
Kurama reached the bedside and immediately said, "Dokudokushii Yuki (1), made from Arashi Tsuki (2)." He looked over at Yukina, "There's an antidote but, I have to look it up. How long can the poison be held?"
"For as long as a week," Yukina told him, "Tsuki Arashi, why does that name sound so familiar?"
"He was once protector of the forest, and I'm sure there is a reason to why he's attacking," Kurama asnswered, "After all, I used to team up with him to help me get to know his forest. I'm the trusted one. He was a gentle soul with naiveness beyond yours."
Yukina glared and said, "I'm not as stupid as one might think."
"Calm yourself," he soothed, "I was kidding."
Yukina nodded and then said, "I hope we know quickly why he is attacking and see if we can convert to peace."
"Ah, yet he knows the best poisons," Kurama said, "Mugen Ankoku (3) is one of his poisons that are lethal. If bitten then yes, it is certain that the poison is that."
"Aka was both bitten and scratched!" Yukina looked horrified. These poisons were not to be taken lightly, for both were as deadly as drinking gold.
"I am grateful that the posions are related therefore they have the same cure," Kurama relaxed slightly, "I can look for it and see which will be the most effective. Knowing the poisons can you slow it down?"
"Yes, still a week though," Yukina cautioned, "You have no time to waste."
"I know," he looked at Akamery, she was sweating, panting, and groaning. 'The pain she's going though must be unbearable,' he thought sadly. He just prayed that she was going to hold on for Hiei. 'Please, hold on Aka. If not for us, then hold on for Hiei,' he thought desperatly hoping the she-demon would hear his thoughts, 'Please.'
1: Venomous Snow
2: Tempest Moon
3: Dreams of Darkness