Author's note:

Hey, guys. I'm the author of this story (obviously). I've been feeling pretty uneasy about where Amber Moon is going. I've been writing, but I havn't been getting any reviews for the past couple chapters. Do you guys not like this part of the story? I was going to get into something about Koray's past, but its taking a while to get there... If you don't want to see it, just let me know and i'll skip it... I don't mind, honest! I just want you guys to enjoy my story.

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This was it. Finally, he had a chance at freedom.

As Hiei readied himself for the fight, he kept his eyes on Kyo who was also preparing himself for battle. The fire lord had a wide smile on his face, and his eyes were filled with anticipation. Hiei wasn't sure what Kyo was so anxious about, but simply assumed he was looking forward to further humiliating him.

"Ready, boy?"

"Lets go!" Hiei replied as he charged forward, fists raised. He nearly stumbled at first, as his legs were hurting intensely, but he ignored the pain and attacked Kyo. Hiei ferociously threw many punches and kicks at the lord, but he dodged every assault. And rather than fighting back, Kyo was studying Hiei's fighting style.

"You seem to be having some trouble...." Kyo said with an amused tone. "Perhaps your injuries are weighing you down.... Or perhaps it's just that hand-to-hand isn't your forte. Would you like a weapon? I don't mind lending you one."

"Just shut up! For your information, I don't need any help!" Hiei yelled as he raised his hands above his head. Into his hands appeared a flame, colored with a mix of blue-green and black that took the form of a sword.

Kyo's eyes widened, and his smile disappeared as Hiei moved to bring the sword down onto him. Kyo jumped back, but the tip of Hiei's flame sword brushed the fire lord's cheek, leaving a cut. Kyo touched the wound with a look of wonder on his face. "A flame.... That can harm fire demons.... Who taught you this?"

"No one. I learned by myself." Hiei replied.

"Incredible.... That sort of power is practically unattainable...." Kyo muttered more to himself than to Hiei. He realized that this boy was stronger than he thought.

Hiei smirked. "What's this? Are you giving up?"

"Not likely." Kyo said, smirking as well.

Hiei launched himself into attack once again, slashing and thrusting his sword at the fire lord. Kyo, however, continued to dodge. Not a single strike hit him, though Hiei's attacks were leaving marks on his clothing, which showed that he was getting better. After a while of dodging, Kyo managed to get under one of Hiei's attacks and kicked up, sending the young fire demon flying.

"It's a pity things worked out the way they did. For a child, you're quite a good fighter." Kyo said.

"You bastard...." Hiei muttered as he clumsily got to his feet. "Now you die!"

Hiei held out his right arm, and it slowly became surrounded by a black flame. It spread to surround the fire demon's entire body. Although he was producing enough aura, Hiei's body was screaming out in pain. He knew he really didn't have the strength to summon the Dragon of the Darkness Flame, and that it would probably kill him. But he figured dying of his own accord was better than losing this fight.

Kyo stared in amazement. He found it hard to believe that a small boy could produce such a large amount of aura. But he knew it could easily kill him, as he'd seen this kind of power once before. So Kyo proceeded to focus his aura and create a shield around himself.

Hiei saw what he was doing and smirked. "Don't get your hopes up. A pathetic shield like that won't last against the Dragon of the Darkness Flame."

"We'll see...." Kyo said, though h didn't know what he was going to do.

"Yes, we will...." Hiei said as he held his hands out in front of him. "Dragon.... Of the Darkness Flame!"

The aura that had been surrounding Hiei quickly took the form of a dragon and launched forward towards Kyo. As the black flames collided with the shield, Kyo felt an intense and almost unbearable pressure, but he still managed to keep his shield going. Though he knew it wouldn't last long.

Hiei, on the other hand, felt strange. Summoning the dragon seemed.... Easy. Usually he has to use all his strength just to bring it out. But this time it was if the dragon wanted to come out. Then, suddenly, he could feel it eating away at his energy. The dragon was trying to bring out every last bit of Hiei's aura. He had to use all his strength to prevent it from consuming him. And then he heard a voice:

"What's the matter? Feeling overwhelmed?"

"What.... The hell's going on?!" Hiei replied while trying to stay focused. He couldn't tell where the voice was coming from, though it seemed familiar.

"You shouldn't try to resist. Just let it take you over."

"Leave me alone!"

"Ahaha! You're funny."

"Stop it! Just make all of this stop!" Hiei yelled in desperation. He could tell he was about to lose himself.

"Why should I?"

Hiei slammed his eyes shut. "STOP!"

Just then, Hiei felt something grab his right arm. And suddenly, the dragon's power was no longer consuming his aura. Hiei could feel the dragon being redirected to something, or someone, else. He opened his eyes to see what was going on. Standing in front of him, holding onto his arm, and absorbing the Dragon of the Darkness Flame, was a tall man with black hair and all-black clothing.

Koray. His father.