Lei: Well now!!! I'm back with the second chapter folks!!! And -mock gasp- I may have some answers!!!!
Vulpus: ... You? Have answers??? BWahahahahaha!!!!!
Lei: -glares and hits muse- Well anyway...Disclaimer...hmmmm
Vulpus: -rubbing head- you know you have to do one...
Lei: Ya know what? Go look up disclaimer in the dictionary, and that'll tell ya that I don't own anything.
Vulpus: --; Idiot. Now they don't have to. You just said it.
Lei: Did I? Oh well!! On with the fiction!!!!
"So who is it that's disappeared of the face of the earth?"
The entire group turned to look at the voice that had spoken out of the darkness. A little laugh followed as the stranger realized he was not recognized, and he slowly stepped out into the light where he was visible to the occupants of the room.
"Sniper!!!!" Yusuke recognized the face as soon as the figure had stepped out into the light, and the others not that slow to follow along with Yusuke's observation. Genkai, Koenma, Kuwabara, Yukina, Botan, Keiko and Hiei all turned to look, although, the no longer so small fire Koorime was the only that held no trace of shock on his face.
"So you actually followed me here?" Hiei cooly asked the young man.
"Couldn't resist. Especially after hearing what you wear looking for." a smirk graced Snipers lips as he said this, but he quickly frowned. "I Don't know if I can be of any help to you guys, but I'm willing if you'll let me."
The members of the group looked at each other considering Sniper's offer. Slowly, Yusuke turned to look once more at his one time enemy, after much deliberation, and nodded his head firmly in acceptance. Sniper smiled before coming fully into the light to sit with the group.
It was several hours before anyone got any sleep.
In the makai
Deep in the middle of forest within the densest region of makai, a small castle stood. Run down with many turrets missing, only one word would ever fully describe the structure by its self. Disturbing.
Vines had grown up and around the crumbling walls, and small patches of fire flowers littered the ground, making it dangerous to walk towards the ominous castle entrance.
Despite the appearance, the castle remained standing, and in fairly good condition on the interior. The dungeon was in perfect condition, and was still in use. Evidence of this was the pain filled scream that echoed from the bottom of the building, raising the hair on the back of the necks of any who dared to enter. Including those who partook in the prisoners suffering. The scream made all pity, no matter haw evil the demon, the poor soul that had been captured.
The walls were slimy, and as the next torturer made his way down the moss covered steps, he couldn't help but shiver as yet another cry whipped from his destination, chilling him to the bone, and almost making him retreat the way he had come.
Making his way over to a cell, he peered in as, once more, a scream ripped itself from the victims throat. He couldn't help but feel even a little pity for the captive, no matter how much he felt hatred for the captive.
He rapped on the bars, and the other looked up. The previous torturer made his way out of the cell, to allow the next to enter. And as he stepped into the cage...
Emerald green eyes looked up through blood red hair to glare at him in hatred and pain.
Ningenkai, Next morning
Hiei sat in a tree as he overlooked the lake near Genkai's temple, and sat thinking of a certain kitsune. He deeply missed the kitsune, for Kurama was one of the few he considered a friend. One of the few he was willing to risk his life for. And the one time Kurama needed him, he wasn't there. Where was his red head friend, and what had happened to him? Why hadn't he at least tried to get a telepathic cry for help through!?
Hiei groaned in frustration. The kitsune was missing and that was that. If he turned up, he turned up. And it did not help that Koenma did not know the exact location of the area Kurama had had to travel to in order to retrieve the item.
As the fire koorime sat thinking, a small ki caught his attention. A small FAMILIAR ki that is. And once more he groaned.
Castle in Makai
Red hair cascaded down the bleeding mans bare back as he breathed deeply. He had been doubly punished just minutes ago for trying to escape. Fortunately all was not lost from the attempt. He had gained what he needed to make escape possible. The small amount of moss he had snatched lay dormant in the protection of his hair, and he could only smirk as the next torturer came within sight. A smirk that terrified the demon that had come to attempt to break him and reveal all. Never before had a prisoner smirked at he prospect of more torture. And he was about to find out why the bleeding and panting man before him that was encased in chains was smirking so evilly.
Ningenkai
Hiei groaned as he recognized his sister's ki. He just didn't want to deal with his sweet and sypathetic twin.
"Hiei-san?" damn, he'd have to answer.
"Yes Yukina?" Hiei dropped down in front of his twin, and debated whether or not he should ever tell her about being her brother.
"Don't give up on Kurama-san!" now that caught Hiei off gaurd.
"Huh?" Yukina looked at Hiei with large eyes and clasped her hands in front of her.
"I know he'll come back to you! You just have to wait!!" Hiei rose an eyebrow.
"You make it sound like we were lovers..." now this got Hiei thinking about Kurama in a different way. A direction he wasn't sure he was ready to traverse, just because he wasn't sure if there were things he would have to admit to himself.
Yukina blushed.
"Well, that's not exactly what I meant but...it sometimes appears that way to others, if they actually pay attention..." she blushed harder " But thats not what I'm trying to get at! Kurama-san will come back!! We just have to believe in him!!"
Hiei smile at his twin, and could help but think
'I hope you're right Yukina... I hope you're right...'
Makai
The bloody shadow stumbled away from the castle that had been his home for the past three years, and as quickly as he could, attempted to make his way away from the building. He had seen enough pain and humiliation those past times to last himself more than all the years he had lived in total. Only one person crossed his mind in his frezied escape.
Hiei... he had to get back to Hiei...
though he could no longer recall as to why in his paniced state. Only that he had to see him again, and that was all he could recognize as coherant thought as he made his escape into the night, and towards a safe haven where he could gather his wits.
Lei: Sooooo... that's the second chapter!!!
Vulpus: Wow. I'm amazed...
Lei: I know!!! It's a miracle!! It didn't take me a month to update!!!!!
Vulpus: Now will you untie me? You ARE kinda done with the whole torture part, right???
Lei: I suppose... -unties Vulpus-
Vulpus: Thank you.
Lei: Reviews would be much appreciated!!! And thanks to the two reviewers from the first chapter!!!!!
Vulpus: Any flames will be taken to be used as heating devices for the house.
Kurama:... when do I ACTUALLY get mentioned?
Hiei: Beats me baka no kitsune
Lei/Vulpus: ... When did you guys get here!? Again?!
