Hey there everyone. I was just checking on how many hits my stories got on my birthday and when I noticed the number of reviews, I felt so happy. Thank you Katara Melody Cullen for the best birthday gift I got all day. So I pushed my due date up for the next chapter and now here it is. I hope you enjoy it. This chapter takes place when the Spirit Detectives and Sora are waiting for Yusuke to appear at the ship. I only own Sora, her family and all the other random characters that you've noticed in my story.


Chapter 10- Loophole Found and Dark Tournament Begins

"WHERE IS URAMESHI?" Kuwabara asked as the captain started to gather the demons on to the boat. Kurama sighed as Sora gently hit Kuwabara's head. "What's that for?" he asked.

"You're too loud baka," Hiei said as Sora's cell phone started to ring. Everyone looked at her as she stared at the unknown number.

"I better answer this," she said as she walked away from them to answer the call. "Hello, Sora here," she said. She was quite for a minute until her face light up in excitement and happiness. "Kazuko!" she replied happily. That name got Hiei's, Yoko's, and Kurama's attention. "I missed you so much! I can't believe you would abandon your own cousin when she needs you the most," Sora replied in a teasing tone. Sora was silent for a few minutes and her face looked like she had seen a ghost. "You better not be pulling my leg. If you are lying about anything you're telling me, I will send you to the bottom of the ten hells and drag you back so I can do it all over again," Sora said like she was told she was going to die.

After another minute, Sora's smile returned as she yelled happily, "I LOVE YOU! I LOVE YOU! THANK YOU SO MUCH! I WILL TELL THEM NOW AND I HOPE THAT YOU KEPP A RADIO NEAR YOU AT ALL TIMES TO HEAR HOW I KICK THAT JACKASSES ASS TO HELL!" Then she hung up and caught Kurama into a tight hug.

Kurama staggered but kept his balance as he asked, "What happened Sor-" Sora covered his mouth and said, "Remember, I am Utako while we are here and I just got the best news in my life!" "And that would be?" Hiei asked. Sora smiled as she said, "My wonderful cousin has just informed me of a loophole in the marriage contract and I can be free from it by the end of the tournament." Everyone was quiet as the information sunk in. "You mean that you can truly be with Kurama by the end of this whole tournament?" Kuwabara asked stupidly. Sora nodded her head as she hugged Kurama tighter.

'We can finally have our mate Red!' Yoko said excitedly as Kurama hugged Sora back in joy. "What does the loophole say?" he asked as Sora finally let him go. Sora smirked and said, "I'll let that be a surprise since I am the only one who can use it." Kurama was about to question her more until the ships horn blew.

"Everyone aboard the ship!" yelled the captain. "Wait! We are waiting for one more member of our team!" Kuwabara said to try and delay the ship. "Well then we'll take that as a withdraw," was all he said as he yelled for everyone to get aboard. At that moment, Yusuke decided to arrive with Genkai in disguise following him. All the demons started to whisper about how if they beat Yusuke they will become famous as Yusuke said, "Sorry for being late. I had to make sure our extra teammate was prepared." Sora laughed as Hiei pulled out his sword and started to attack Yusuke. As Yusuke dodged all the attacks Kuwabara was yelling, "WHY IS SHORTY ATTACKING YUSUKE! I THOUGHT WE WERE ALLIES!"

Kurama and Sora chuckled as Kuwabara tried to watch all of their movements. "I can barely keep up with their movements," he stated. "The fact that you can follow their movements shows you have progressed as well," Kurama said as Sora stopped both of them from attacking each other. "Come on boys. We need to head to the ship and win this tournament," was all she needed to say to stop them. "Whatever you say Mom!" Yusuke said as they headed to the ship.

After the ship set sail, Yusuke fell asleep after he was informed not to use Sora's real name. Now the captain announced that the elimination rounds were about to begin. "I'll go. You can be the extra teammate old friend," Sora said as she to Genkai and was quite enough for Genkai to only hear her. Sora then started to walk towards the arena until Kurama stopped her. "Where do you think you're going?" Yoko asked. Sora rolled her eyes and said, "I am fighting this round to help my cover up. Now if I am hurt, you and Hiei can kill all the demons here on the ship." Hiei smirked as he said, "That was my idea imouto." Sora let a small giggle escape as she agreed to Hiei's statement. "Now, I need a good warm up," she said to herself as she stepped onto the platform.

"START!" yelled the captain and the demons started to surround Sora. "I say the winner gets to keep the human as a pet after we knock her out," one demon said and all the others agreed with him. Sora laughed and said, "I am no human and you've just signed your death certificates." Then Sora got into a dancing position. She started to hum a tune before she started to sing We're the Kids in America that is sung by Cascada.

Looking out a dirty old window,

Down below the cars in the city go rushing by,

Sora started to close her eyes and started to dance.

I sit here alone and I wonder why,

Friday night and everyone's moving.

I can feel the heat but its soothing heading down,

I search for the beat in this dirty town,

She was doing a spin and started to kick all the demons around her.

Downtown the young ones are going,

Downtown the young ones are growing,

[Chorus:]

We're the kids in America,

We're the kids in America,

Everybody live for the music around,

Most of the demons now were trying to kill her but none of them could get close to her.

Bright Lights,

The music gets faster,

Look boy don't check on your watch, Not another glance,

I'm not leaving now honey not a chance,

Hot shot give me no problems,

Much later baby you'll be, saying "never mind,"

You know life is cruel,

Life is never kind,

Kind hearts don't make a new story,

Kind hearts don't grab any glory,

She now has knocked out or killed most of the demons in the arena. Sora continued to dance her unusual fighting style.

[Chorus:]

We're the kids in America,

We're the kids in America,

Everybody live for the music around,

Come closer honey thats better,

Gotta get a brand new experience feeling right,

Oh, don't try to stop baby hold me tight,

Outside a new day is dawning,

Outside suburbia calling, everywhere,

I don't want to go baby,

New York to East California,

There's a new wave coming, I warn ya,

[Chorus:]

We're the kids in America,

We're the kids in America,

Everybody live for the music around,

We're the kids in America,

we're the kids in America,

Everybody live for the music around,

Sora stopped dancing and opened her eyes. All the demons had their jaws dropped while Kurama was having trouble keeping Yoko in check. 'COME ON RED! TAKE HER NOW BEFORE SOME LOW LIFE TRYS!' Yoko said completely aroused by the performance. 'No! She won't let any of them touch her,' Kurama said trying to control his own emotions as well. 'Pay attention fox! We're being surrounded,' Hiei said getting Kurama's attention. True to what he said, all the demons surrounded the Spirit Detectives. "They stole my idea," Hiei grumbled to himself, "For that, they will be punished."

Then the battle began again. Sora jumped down from the platform and started another dance to kill the remaining demons. While everyone fought, a few weak demons were able to get close to Yusuke. Before they could attack, Yusuke yelled out, "OLD BITCH! SHOW YOUR SELF! I'M NOT DONE FOR YET! COME ON ATTACK!" As he yelled this, he punched all the demons near him off the boat. Sora laughed as she said, "Genkai did a great job with Yusuke. She was able to get him to train in his sleep." Sora had an evil smirk on her face as she thought of all the ways Genkai could have trained him.

Kuwabara shivered as he saw her smirk. "You're one scary chick, for someone who is supposed to be a pure hearted being," he commented. Sora shrugged and said, "You can't judge something by what is assumed." Kuwabara decided not to comment and started to finish off the last of the demons. When all the demons were taken care of, the captain said to himself, "These boys aren't any normal rift-raft." The rest of the voyage was quite peaceful. Yoko tried to get out again, to have some fun with Sora but Kurama was able to keep him locked up. Not happy with being locked up, he started to show Kurama some very suggestive positions with Sora and he would have continued until Hiei said, "Keep your fantasies to yourself fox. I don't want to see how to plan to mate my imouto." "We're here," Sora said as she spotted the island. Everyone except Yusuke walked to the edge of the ship to have a look.

Soon they were on the beach and were brought to a hotel. When they entered, it was full of wealthy humans. They murmured things to themselves about the Spirit Detectives. Sora walked up to one of the employees and asked, "Can you show us to our room? We're team Urameshi." He bowed and said, "Right this way." Everyone followed him to their room. "I'll be back in a few minutes," he said as he left the room. Kuwabara dropped Yusuke on the couch as Kurama and Sora took the opposite one and Hiei took the window. A few minutes later, their escort came back with some coffee.

Hiei, Sora, Kurama, and Genkai grabbed their coffee and was about to drink it until Kuwabara said, "Wait it might be poisoned." Sora rolled her eyes and Kurama said, "Don't be paranoid. The aim of this tournament is noble." "I don't care. I am sticking to my own drinks," Kuwabara replied as he grabbed his soda. Kurama took a sip of his coffee and noticed something. "Strange, there is a cup missing. There should be six," he said. "That one was mine," Kuwabara answered. "Yes, but Yusuke is asleep so there should be two cups on the table," Kurama said. Sora giggled and said, "Ask the cutie behind me. He snuck in after we got our drinks." Then everyone heard a loud slurp. They turned and saw a small boy drinking the coffee.

"Hey there. I'm Rinku and as the lady said, I came in after you arrived like good boys but I did forget to knock," said Rinku. Sora stood up and turned towards Rinku to ask, "Now why are you here sweetie? If you were just some random youkai I could have seriously injured you." "Why didn't you?" Rinku asked. Sora smiled and said, "You must answer my question first." Before he could speak again, the demon Zeru walked in and said, "You have a bad habit of speaking too much, Rinku." Rinku happily hopped over to him and said, "Sorry Zeru, I was just saying howdy do to our enemies before the tournament."

Zeru just looked at each of the detectives and his gaze linger the longest on Sora. "So another look alike whore is trying to gain the attention of all of the Makai. Do yourself a favor and kill yourself. I have had enough of the whores that try to pass off as Spirit World's hime," he said. Everyone in the room froze. Sora glared at him as she said, "My name is Utako and Sora-hime is my idol. I refuse to be one of those bitches that use their looks to lie about who they are and blacken her name." Zeru stood his ground as he smirked. "Profit well from your last night. Tomorrow you will look like that cup," was all he said as he left with Rinku. Everyone looked at the cup and saw it was cut in half.

Sora started to clean up the mess as Kurama walked behind her and wrapped his arms around her waist. "Sora, you're not a whore. You can't let what he said get to you," he said next to her ear. Sora stopped what she was doing and said, "It can't be helped. There are demon nesses that use their looks to try and become me so they can get power." Kuwabara then said, "But he had no right to call you that. It's like what you said to me before. You can't judge something by what is assumed by everyone." Sora soon was laughing as she said, "Yes, I did say that." She got out of Kurama's grip and turned to Genkai. "I believe it is time we went to bed. You and I can share a room while Kurama and Kuwabara get the other room. Yusuke will keep the couch as Hiei finds a tree like normal," she said. Kurama was about to protest that he didn't trust the masked fighter until Genkai spoke. "Don't argue Kurama. You know very well who I am; I have to keep my identity secret just like Sora." Everyone was taken back to hear Genkai's voice. Sora giggled and said, "Now that is settled, I am going to bed. Night." Then she and Genkai disappeared into the closest bed room. Soon everyone else did as well.


~~(next morning)~~

Sora and Genkai were in the kitchen while everyone else was asleep. Sora just finished making tea when she said, "Genkai, can you do me a favor?" Genkai gave her a questionable look and asked, "What do you need me to do?" Sora had a small guilty smile on her face as she said, "I need you keep an eye on Boton, Keiko, Shizuru, Kurama's mother, and Atsuko. I don't want them to accidently revile my identity until I need to." Genkai's eyes widen in shock as she asked, "How did they get here in the first place? Kurama won't be able to focus on his fights if his mother is here surrounded by demons." Sora took a deep breath and said, "Shior knew about demons when she cornered me to explain on how she was given the sight and why she saw Yoko behind her son. She asked me what mission he had to do when he told her he was going on a school trip. I told her and she decided to come and support her son. As for Keiko and Shizuru, they tortured Boton into bringing them. Atsuko you already know how she got here." Sora had to take a small breath before she said, "I just need you to protect them and you can wear your mask to hide from Toguro." Genkai was silent for a minute until she said, "I'll watch out for them, but you better not tell your team about this until after the first round." Sora smiled as she said, "Of course, now I need to get ready. Tell the boys to start heading to the arena if I am not ready when they are." Genkai smiled a knowing smile as Sora headed to their room and started to get ready.

A few minutes later Kurama, Hiei and Kuwabara were in the kitchen getting food before the match. "Hey, someone should wake up Sora," Kuwabara said as he noticed Genkai was up. Genkai just smiled and said, "No need. She was up twenty minutes before Hiei. She simply is getting dressed in her disguise for today." Everyone just gave her a weird look. "She also said, if she isn't by the time you guys are, to start heading to the arena without her," Genkai said with a mysterious smile. The boys didn't question her any further and continued to get ready. In ten minutes, the boys were at the door ready to go with Yusuke passed out on Kuwabara's back. When Sora didn't come out, they started to head to the arena in hopes that she would be running to catch up with them.

When they entered the arena, all the demons there started to boo and hiss at them and yelled that Kurama and Hiei were traitors. All of them headed to the arena to where the other team was waiting.

"HELLO EVERYBODY! I AM KOTO YOUR ANOUNCER FOR THE DARK TOURNAMENT!" Koto yelled into the microphone. She looked at the Urameshi team and made a disapproving face. "Team Urameshi, you're short one member. Unless they come you will have to be disqualified," she said with no pity. "Wait! She is on her way! You know how long it takes girls to get ready," Kuwabara tried to explain.

"What was that Kuwabara?" asked a soft gentle voice. Everyone turned to who said that and they were surprised at what they saw. "Oh, My, God. It can't be!" Koto yelled into the microphone, "That's Utako! Lead female singer in the well-known demon band Psychotic Psyche!" Everyone was quite as they looked at Sora. She wore a tight black under-shirt with another tight shirt over it that said I-don't- bite-much. Her hair was up in a dark blue hat and she wore skinny blue jeans. She had twenty black bracelets on each of her wrists and she had put on eyeliner.

She walked towards the arena with her hands in her pockets in the cool rock star way. She stepped on the platform and saw that everyone had their jaws dropped except Hiei. He was trying to hide his surprise with a glare.

"OMG!" Koto yelled, "Utako, please sign my shirt! I am your biggest fan!" Sora glanced at her and smiled. "Maybe after the match. I need to explain to my teammates why I was late," she said sweetly. Now all the demons yelled, "Why are you helping the traitors!" Sora ignored them and turned to her teammates. Kuwabara dropped Yusuke and was staring at her like she was a princesses, Hiei was glaring at her, and Kurama looked like he was having trouble controlling himself along with Yoko. 'Red! Tonight we interrogate her for answers. Also we might get to have some fun as well,' Yoko suggested. Before Kurama could reply Sora gave them an apologetic smile and said, "Sorry for leaving you guys out of the loop, but I couldn't just say I was a famous singer for part of my life."

"Um, Utako-chan," Koto shyly said, "We need to start to first match." Sora smiled at her and said, "Of course." Koto jumped with joy to hear that and said, "Team Jolly Devil, send out your fighter." Zeru glared at her and said, "I won't fight a whore, Rinku you take her on." Rinku just looked up at him and asked, "Why do you hate her?" Zeru glared at him and said, "You'll find out when you're old enough to mate." Rinku just shrugged his shoulders and jumped into the ring.

"Alrighty then, Rinku vs. Utako! Begin!" Koto said and jumped out of the way. Sora just stood there and said, "Make your move. I need time to think of the song to sing for this fight." Rinku smiled childishly and said, "You have a strange way of fighting but it won't help you. I will beat you before you can get the first note out." Then Rinku started to jump and bounce around Sora. She just watched him and then she smiled. "I got the perfect one. Now, to set the stage for it," she said before she punched Rinku. He went flying back towards the edge of the platform.

"Wow! Utako has knocked Rinku to the edge of the platform with one hit!" Koto yelled excitedly. Sora was smirking as she said, "I hope you can last until the end of the performance. I would hate to make this a solo." Rinku just jumped back on his feet and before he could make a comeback, Sora started to swing her hips to a beat and hum a few notes. Then she disappeared but you could hear her sing.

Angel Of Darkness

Angel Of Darkness

The World Is In Your Hand

But I Will Fight Until The End

Sora reappeared in front of Rinku and did a low spin kick. Rinku was able to jump out of the way but barely.

Angel Of Darkness

Angel Of Darkness

Don't Follow Your Command

But I Will Fight

And I Will Stand

The boys were watching her twirl and spin all around and they watched Rinku try his best to dodge them.

When Darkness Falls

Pain Is All

The Angel Of Darkness

Will Leave Behind

But I Will

Fight

Rinku soon noticed there was a pattern going on with her dance. 'Looks like I found a way to beat her,' he thought to himself and got ready to attack with his yoyos.

The Love Is Lost

Beauty And Light

Have Vanished From Garden Of Delight

The Dreams Are Gone

Midnight Has Come

The Darkness Is Our New Kingdom

Yeah, Yeah

Rinku saw her start to spin again and took his chance. He made his yoyos wrap around her. As soon as he started his attack, he received a vision of him doing the same thing he did earlier. She looked tied up but she disappeared and reappeared behind him with a huge kick. Rinku snapped out of the vision and saw that she did disappear. He let go of his yoyos and turned to block the upcoming kick that surprisingly came. Rinku's eyes widen in surprise but got over it and tried to attack again. 'What was that! That felt like a very old memory,' he thought to himself as Sora freed herself.

Angel Of Darkness

Angel Of Darkness

The World Is In Your Hand

But I Will Fight Until The End

Angel Of Darkness

Angel Of Darkness

Don't Follow Your Command

But I Will Fight

And I Will Stand

Hunt Goes On

Deep In The Night

Time To Pray

Down On Your Knees

You Can't Hide

From Thee Eternal Light

Until My Last Breath

I Will Fight

I Will Fight

I Will Fight

I Will Fight

I Will Fight

The girls watched the fight continue and were having trouble keeping up with Sora. "She has a very pretty voice," Shior commented as she shifted uncomfortable with being near all the demons. Shizuru blew out a puff of smoke and said, "No surprise there, but I am worried about that kid she is fighting. She is holding back like she didn't want to harm him in any way possible." Genkai just snorted before she said, "She has a major soft spot for children. It will be the end of her one of these days."

I Realize The Stars They Die

Darkness Has Fallen In Paradise

But Well Be Strong And We Will Fight

Against The Creatures Of The Night

Angel Of Darkness

Angel Of Darkness

The World Is In Your Hand

But I Will Fight Until The End

Rinku was running out of steam. 'I need to finish this. I won't survive much longer,' he thought. Then he grabbed the last of his yoyos and started to add all of his energy into it. With one swing, he made all of the yoyos tie her up until she couldn't move. Then he had her raised into the air. The crowd went silent as Sora continued to sing with a small smirk on her face. Before Rinku could slam her down to the ground, she sent her spirit energy through the yoyos and shocked Rinku out of control. She started to fall and gracefully landed on her feet. She didn't stay still for long since she ran right up to Rinku and kicked him out of the ring.

Angel Of Darkness

Angel Of Darkness

Koto started the count down as Sora once again untied herself from all the yoyos. She still was singing the last few lyrics as she freed herself.

Don't Follow Your Command

But I Will Fight And I Will Stand

"TEN! UTAKO WINS THE FIRST MATCH FOR TEAM URAMESHI!" Koto said as Sora took a bow. Then she walked over to Rinku and bent down to heal him. "Why are you healing me and how did you get into my mind and why did you show me what you were going to do next?" he asked twenty miles per minute. Sora just smiled and said, "You will find out in a few days and I didn't enter your mind at all. I don't have that ability." She then got up and walked over to her team, leaving a confused Rinku behind.

Sora stood next to Kurama as Koto started to act like a fan girl and was retelling the fight from beginning to end. "What did you tell him?" Kurama asked suspiciously. Sora smirked and said, "That is for me to know and for everyone to find out later." Kurama smirked as well and said, "What will it take for me to get a straight answer from you?" She laughed and said, "Then you wouldn't have a puzzle to figure out. I can't wait to see what you come up with."

Then Roto stepped into the ring. He was sending a smirk towards Kurama. Everyone could tell he was singling for Kurama to fight him. "Kurama, be careful and don't drag out this fight. I believe his has something up his sleeve," Sora said as she grabbed his sleeve. Kurama just gave her a reassuring smile before he stepped on to the ring. "NEXT MATCH! KURAMA VS ROTO!" Koto yelled out. 'Please don't do something that will make your mother worry,' Sora silently pleaded as she stepped next to Hiei.


I hope you enjoyed the chapter. It may be a few weeks before the next chapter is up but i will try to finish it in about a month. Thanks for reading.

P.S. I don't own any of the songs.