Darkmoonroses: Hello all once again. Here is chapter 12 of my story. It took me awhile to write this chapter, but all in all I think it turn out awesomely.

Kurama: Why is it me always in distress?

Darkmoosroses:... um...I don't know. *looks towards Hiei*

Hiei: Baka quit staring at me. I don't know what you're talking about. *whispers* because you're adorable.

Darkmoonroses: Hiei save lovey dovey stuff for later. Yusuke do the honors.

Yusuke: Darkmoonroses does not own Yu Yu Hakusho or any of the characters.

Chapter 12

"Aren't we already in hell, Hiei," repeated Masao. Hiei just stared down the demon and in his mind partially agreed. Masao gradually put all his loved ones in danger. Hiei did not want to recognize that he cares for the baka too. He knows Yusuke can take care of himself, but no one dares lay a finger on Kurama.

"Hmph," replied Hiei. He flicked out his katana, but then quickly hid it again. Masao puzzled as to what Hiei was about to do. Suddenly Hiei flickered and disappeared. Masao stood his fighting ground looking for the fire demon. He could be anywhere, he quietly thought to himself. He focused his eyes from right to left, and finally he could feel body heat floating up against him. Suddenly he could feel a fist crashing into his skin.

Masao stumbled onto the ground and rolled over a few times. He finally came to a halt when his body crushed into the wall. Debris fell over him as Hiei landed to watch him. He grinned. "Weaker than I thought," replied Hiei hoping for more fight since now Kurama was out of the way. "You have no more control over me, now that they are out of my way."

"That's what you think. You know once they step out of this castle, a swarm of demons are going to attack them."

Hiei's eyes filled with rage and horror. He feared about what could happen, and didn't want to think about it either. This fight needed to end, but then thought the other fool was with them. If it was just the baka alone, Kurama might have some trouble staying alive. Yusuke was powerful enough now that no one could really stop him, maybe except for him. The demons that Masao was throwing at him were just toys. Dead toys. Those demons are just a waste of time and energy for him.

"Enough! Enough of your foolish bitch talk." Hiei suddenly disappeared and slammed his leg into Masao. His body crunched up and flung forward. Hiei took an opportunity and connected Masao to the ground again. Blood came out in gushes from Masao's mouth as he coughed up. Hiei didn't care as he grabbed him by his hair and flung him into the air. His body collided with the ceiling. Hiei landed and watched Masao dropped a few feet in the air as he slammed his own body into the stones. Masao got up and growled at Hiei. Hiei's face just told Masao to bring it, but he was no match for him and his dragon.

Meanwhile, Yusuke and Kuwabara were still fighting to get out of the castle. Yusuke liked Kuwabara at the moment since with his sixth sense they could easily get out. Yusuke kept checking back to see if Kurama was still okay, but he still looked a mess. Of course he would still be a mess considering he hadn't been home in forever. Kuwabara sensed and nodded to Yusuke they needed to make another turn here. He followed.

Just as they turned Yusuke stopped, and Kuwabara almost collided with him. "Next time you decide to stop let me know you ass," hissed Kuwabara angrily. Yusuke didn't say anything as Kuwabara looked up and noticed all of the demons lurking in the doorway.

"Shit, we don't have time for this," grumbled Yusuke as his mind reminded him of Kurama fighting for his life. He looked back, "Kuwabara take cover I'll take care of them."

"No, I want to help too."

"No, baka. If either of us doesn't live, who's gonna save Kurama? Besides with also you giving away your own energy, can you even possibly fight?"

This remark completely shut up Kuwabara. He understood. Yusuke was protecting both him and Kurama. On the other hand, Kuwabara could slowly feel his own energy turning to his body, since he wasn't using his spirit energy.

"Hi…ei" Kurama moved his lips to a whisper just barely heard. He then turned his weakened body towards Kuwabara and his hand clutched onto his uniform. His grasp was so tight Kuwabara couldn't get him to let of his uniform. Yusuke turned and looked back at the two. "Was that you Kuwabara?"

"Nuh-nuh, why would I say the shrimp's name? When it is him that likes him," he nodded towards Kurama again motionless body. Yusuke shouted, "Move now, baka!" Kuwabara just narrowly missed a giant energy blast which crumbled the nearby wall. Yusuke ran over to help up his friends.

Kuwabara then recognize the stance he stood in, but not completely. He rarely ever used his shottogan. He took his right arm and flung it back. Click it a few times and Yusuke shouted, "Shottogan!" Light blue spirit energy suddenly surrounded them, and then burst out in different sets. The bursts of lights shot in different directions and charged at the other demons. The demons screamed and they all disintegrated right before their eyes. Yusuke let a deep breath go and they began to run again down the hall and back out of the castle.

More demons tried to come after them as they were heading out. Kuwabara finally joined in the fight, while still holding Kurama. His new sword of crackling light sliced through the demons easily. Halves of demons bodies fell toward the ground and vanished, but not before leaving some sort of icky gooey substance. Yusuke and Kuwabara continued to run and finally found a deserted corridor. Yusuke took the first wall he saw and slid down to the ground. Kuwabara gently put down Kurama and took a seat next to them, both of them hoping that no more demons would find them at the moment.

"Kuwabara, are we even near the exit?"

"Yes, I can feel it. I believe it is like another half a mile away or possibly even less."

"You are seriously going to kill me. I'm strong, but with all these demons in the way I don't know. Then also with all the fucken demons outside this damn thing waiting for us."

"I know. At least my ki is coming back. I'm feeling stronger than ever."

"Good because I'm going to need you. We could surely use Kurama right about now. But damn he's out cold," Yusuke now looking at his expressionless face. He stared into Kurama's unopened eyes and brushed his hair away from his face. Kuwabara looked at them and made a coughing noise. "Urameshi, what are you doing?"

Yusuke suddenly startled at the question and backed himself to the wall. He stared off into space, with Kuwabara giving him a weird expression. "Were you about to hit on him," Kuwabara whispered and pointed to Kurama's body. Yusuke stayed quiet as he didn't want to respond to the question. He didn't even know what he was doing himself. Where the hell is Hiei, he thought to himself. His fight should have been done by now.

"But Urameshi look at least we know Kurama is finally breathing on his own again. We definitely know now he's not gonna die on us."

Yusuke gave a smile, and hoped that would help Hiei win his battle with Masao.

Back into the fight, Hiei was recently slammed into the ground by Masao's own spirit kick. He grabbed Hiei by his shirt and flung fast punches into his face. Hiei's face showed no signs of pain as Masao continued to bring his fighting fiery. His last punch fired up his ki and completely grounded Hiei.

A cloud of smoke filled the room as Masao looked around for Hiei's body as he knew he couldn't die from that attack. It cleared and he could see Hiei standing and laughing. Masao showed no emotion of surprise.

"I'm glad that you knew that punch wouldn't destroy me."

"Well it's not too surprising considering you have become stronger since the last Dark Tournament and Makai. Too bad you didn't win the Makai, things would be so much different."

"What do you mean," asked Hiei but assuming the answer.

"For one thing you wouldn't be here, trying to save everyone you care for the most."

Masao quickly flashed away and took a hold of Hiei's body. Suddenly black golden binds formed and they attacked Hiei from every inch. Hiei showed no pain as the attack continued. Though, the expression on his face told Masao that the agony of his ki was tearing his insides out. The ki of Masao suddenly started poking at Hiei's dragon forcing it to come out.

Hiei suddenly rose his ki and Masao quickly jumped away. Darkness filled the room and a glowing fire ki showed. "Your dragon is no match for me."

"Heh, is that what you think. No one has ever defeated me or my dragon. Bui was strong, but not strong enough. Mukuro is the only one who has ever survived. This fight will take no more time."

"What!"

"Here it is you wanted it now here it comes." He raised his right arm, and the black dragon tattoo suddenly appeared. The dragon roared as it came out of Hiei's arm. Black swirling energy crackled and gave away around Masao. Hiei finally then shouted, "DRAGON OF THE DARKNESS FLAME!!!"

The dragon released and charged for Masao. He had no chance of escaping as it made a direct hit into his body. The dragon's ki merged into Masao's body and crushed everything inside. Finally after a few minutes it disappeared. Masao's body hit the ground once more. His body twitched as he tried to get himself up off the floor in order to try to fight again. He fell flat to the floor.

"All I wanted to do was make you suffer. Suffer the pain and die. Make all of you die. You three demons do not deserve to live. Plus that human that tags along with you."

"Pathetic," replied Hiei as he watched Masao slowly slip away. "You know nothing of my past. Nothing of Yusuke or his friend Kuwabara's past. You surely know nothing of what happened in Kurama's past."

"Eh, but you know-I had done my research," then Masao died and said nothing more. Hiei picked up his katana and walked onward. He didn't even feel anything as Masao disintegrated.

Hiei touched upon Yusuke's ki and started to follow it. His walk suddenly became heavier and heavier as he went deeper into the castle of the way out. He clutched his stomach as he collapsed onto the ground.

"Yus…ke. Yusuke"

"Kuwabara, did you say something?"

"Yus…ke."

"Kuwabara."

"Save, Hiei."

I hope you all enjoyed the chapter. Yeah I know it is another cliffhanger and you might kill me for what happens next or not. We will all see what will happen. It will be awhile before the next chapter. Please be paitent with me :). I know you have so far. Anyways please rate and review. I'm always open to hear what you think. ^_^