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Chapter 11

Acceptance

Emerald stone spread along the coble floor covering the area around a small brunette. A saddened look overcame Kurama's face as he watched the scene before him. Her chest remained still, death evident in the air. At the other end of the room, fire like hair began to soak in the massive amounts of blood surrounding its figure.

A low howl against the cold night awoke Whitney from her fitful slumber. She could feel the heat from the crackling fire lick at her legs, keeping them warm for the time being. Her eyes scanned over the three strangers sitting along a rotted log. She watched as two demons gorged themselves on raw bloody meat. The third demon met her eyes as a knowing smile graced his lips. His skin was pale, almost mistaking her eyes for a glowing white. Slowly she tried to stretch her arms, but they stopped against the tight rope holding her back. Whitney watched the demons red eyes travel to her torso, and she followed them to discover tick ropes wrapped around her.

Fear began to settle in, as her heart began to quicken its pace and adrenaline started to flow. In a panic she tried to move her arms again, the bindings still keeping her in place. By now the other two hog like demons stopped continuing from their meal and watched as Whitney began to struggle with the ropes. "It won't do you any good." Spoke the pale demon. "Struggling will only make you weaker." Silent tears began to travel down her face, and she took in shaky breaths to calm her nerves. She had to be smart, panicking would only get her killed.

"What are you going to do to me?" Whitney solemnly questioned.

Her voice sounded muffled to her own ears. 'Why again? I promised myself this wouldn't happen.' One of the other demons snorted at the question before sinking his teeth back into the carcass. "There were rumors Koenma had you in hiding. How fortunate we were to come across you." His eyes gleamed against the fire, and Whitney compared his ruby eyes to Hiei's. The demon stood from his spot and his two followers watched him for the moment. His minions were extremely large compared to Whitney's small frame. Hair covered every visible crevice, and their teeth glimmered with blood. Whitney's' eyes traveled back to the man coming towards her, regret swelling in her chest.

Casually, he kneeled on one knee before her, studying her like a predator would do to its prey. "They say you have the gift to see." He began. "Would you do me the honor of seeing my future?" Whitney tried to swallow a sob as her throat constricted even tighter. "I can't, I can't force it." She whispered. The last time she had tried with Hiei nothing happened. She watched as he bit the inside of his cheek, questions visible to her. "Please let me go." Whitney pleaded softly. "I just want to go home." The fire crackled in the distance and the other two demons began to unpack their sleeping arrangements. "S'yak." The one called stopping in the middle of unpacking. "I feel something nearby."

Red eyes flickered away from Whitney for the moment before settling on her again. Thin cracked lips spread into the sly smile and Whitney could feel her despair rising. "Are we expecting company?" Her eyes widened 'Hiei!' The three demons moved quickly, gathering their weapons for the incoming intruder. Whitney squeezed her eyes shut afraid of what would transpire once Hiei made it to them. 'Please don't hurt him.' She pleaded silently. 'Please.'

In the depths of the dark forest Hiei continued his search for the oracle. His Jagan eye strained to find her spirit energy throughout the surrounding area, but fell short. The pain in his arm grew with every minute, and at one point he wondered if she had made it to another village faster than he thought. 'Stupid woman.' His eyes landed on a large dark oak a few feet away. Its branches rotted and twisted into sharp thorns. He should have treated her differently, should have stopped himself from pursuing her further, but a large part of him grew attached to the woman. Unlike the demoness's Hiei met throughout his life, Whitney was different. Not by race but the uniqueness that made her, her.

Through his bandage the dragon tattoo rose, its spiked scales making the cotton material lift from his skin. A hiss of discomfort escaped through his teeth at the pull. Hiei may have been able to control its power from the many years of training and patience, but this was a new experience he didn't want to take lightly. For a moment Hiei closed his eyes and slowly took in the Makai air. The smell of earth and plantation of which he called home filled his senses. But then another smell hit him. Warm Lilly's snuck its way and coiled around his throat making his eyes snap open at the familiarity. With haste the fire apparition sprang up through the trees towards the woman's scent.

"Make sure to kill quickly." S'Yak said gravely. "Toying around is only time wasted." Two pairs of beady black eyes scanned the area for any visible disturbances. The wind moved tree leaves sounding out a muffled rustle into the forest. The heat from the fire began to die down from its roaring blaze, and the nightly chill began to creep through Whitney's skin. From behind the flames she could make out the outline of her duffle bag and the despair started to diminish just a little. Her gun was in there, she just had to figure out a way to get it.

"Bag." She uttered hoarsely. "I need it." One of the two hog demons turned. Her begging getting the attention of someone she considered less knowledgeable than their leader. S'Yaks gaze followed his fellow demon. "Do not retrieve it for her." He began. "She does not need it." Whitney responded with a glare and tightened her fingers against the thick rope. She had to be careful with her words. Anything that would cause her harm would only slim her chances of escaping. "If I don't get it, I will die." The pale demon pushed his follower out of the way as he ventured towards her. "What is it that you require oracle?" He questioned. "I do not see you dying of any ailment." "Medicine." She said lowly. "Medicine." Maybe if she kept repeating it, he would understand.

Whitney watched as his lip curled upwards in distain before getting her bag. She could feel the tears of happiness rise up to come forth, and she tried to hold them back. Their leader was smart and if she acted anything other than sick, he was sure to catch on. When he began to walk back towards Whitney, did she feel her body tense out of fear. How would she go about pulling her gun out now? And did they already discover her weapon when she was asleep? S'Yak threw the bag next to her and pulled out a small dagger. "To free your arm." He stated before she could ask. "Do not try anything or I will make the rest of your capture difficult." Whitney nodded slowly in understanding. She had to make him believe.

S'Yak leaned forward almost covering her from the frigid breeze. His long silk hair brushing against her face and neck as he reached for the tight rope against her arm. Whitney listened quietly as he took in long breathes against her skin. He paused for a moment before placing the knife's edge against the rope. "Did you know you smell of wild Lillie's?" He mumbled lightly. "I miss that scent dearly." She felt him put more pressure onto her restraint before slicing through the thick fibers. A sigh of relief left her lips as the small vibrations of release traveled down her arm. "Thank you." She uttered softly. Her eyes met his and a tug at the bottom of her heart began to rise with every second.

Instead of reaching for her weapon, Whitney raised her hand towards S'Yak's face and rested it against his cheek. The pale demons eyes closed slowly and Whitney followed. A heated wave began to travel up her wrist and through her arm. Unlike the initial shock she experienced with Hiei this was slow and sensual. A calmness before the storm. In the darkness Whitney could make out a young woman with eyes as clear as the sea.

A laugh full of happiness and love reaching across a field of flowers. S'Yak reaching for her hand only to be thrown away against cold stone. Amber eyes glowed from the darkness threatening to swallow S'Yak alive. "I'll do anything!" He screamed in protest. The silence that followed was deafening, until the sound of a swords cut echoed. Blood splattered against the pale demons face. Shock and torment easy to read.

Whitney withdrew her hand quickly and her tears began their slow travels down her cheeks. "I'm so sorry." She apologized with a heavy heart. The leader leaned back against his heals, and watched her hesitantly. "You saw it didn't you?" He questioned her. "I saw your past." Whitney answered. "Not your future." He eyed her slowly. A sadness clouding his eyes as he let out a small breath. "I wish for the same demise of Kishou." Whitney's fingers flexed in response. He was planning to kill her the way Kishou did his partner.

"Please don't do this." She pleaded. "It won't change anything." S'Yak moved away from her and grabbed his weapon from the ground. "Begging will not help you." He began. "I plan to follow through with my revenge. Your death will save many." One of his followers came forward and S'Yak motioned his head towards Whitney's direction. 'Please find me.' The brunette thought sadly. 'I don't want to die.' The animal stepped closer with his weapon drawn. Whitney eyed his red stained tusks and squirmed when his tongue swept over his top lip in a suggestive manor.

She reached for her bag slowly, careful not to make any sudden movements in case this demon decided to swing. "Medicine." She repeated. "Medicine." Whitney wanted him to know she wasn't looking for her gun. She didn't know the intelligence of this particular demon and she didn't want to find out if he was anything but. Her freed arm disappeared inside the black duffle bag quickly searching through her belongings. Her heart began to speed up at the amount of time it was taking to find what she needed. Did they find it already?

After a few more moments her fingers grazed against the hard cold metal and she closed her eyes in silent relief. Whitney fingered the gun for a second, feeling for the handle. She opened her eyes again and everything from that point seemed to slow down. The other hog demon was further away and S'Yak continued in the other direction. She had to be quick or all else would end in her demise. "Can you help me?" She asked sweetly. Her voice rang in her ears to the beating of her heart. "I need my other arm." Without question the demon flicked his claw against the remainder of her binds and she felt the ropes break away. Blackness began to surround the outlines of her vision and Whitney knew she was creating too much adrenaline. She watched as the hog demon leaned forward, his weapon hanging from his hand. 'Just a little closer.'

When she felt the heat of his foul breath against her face did she react. Her grip tightened hard against the metal, pulled her arm free and rested the barrel against the demons head. "Thank you." She whispered before pulling the trigger. A loud bang rang through the forest as blood splattered against her face. The other two demons turned quickly and watched as their fellow demon fell to the ground. Instantly she stood and ran through the dark twisted forest with the remaining demons at her feet. Whitney believed she would die tonight.

Authors Note: Thank you, thank you to all my readers! You guys are amazing, and I apologize for the super late delay. I am trying to update as quickly as I can. As always please let R&R! Much love Chrissystixx xoxox