Yami laughed awkwardly, scratching the back of her head as she watched Jin fall in to the pile of rubble,
"So much for all powerful and feared ninjas," she muttered, high-fiving Yusuke when he hopped down to meet her.
"Who's next?" he roared, "I'll take whoever's thrown at me!" The next man stepped up, a malicious smirk on his pale face. Yami flinched back slightly when his beady eyes found hers, a glare of disgust growing on her own face. Just as Yusuke stepped in to the ring, the dings of the committee sounded, freezing everyone in their tracks. "What now?" Yusuke mumbled, shoving his hands in his pockets. Yami's ears twitched as they began to speak,
"Seeing as the 10 count for the previous match was delayed, Yusuke Urameshi is disqualified from the fight." It was silent for a few heartbeats before cheers and screams sounded through the stadium.
Five shouts of "WHAT?" tore from the mouths of Koto, Botan, Yami, Kuwabara, and Yusuke, the latter three looking ready to murder someone.
"I don't understand!" Koto frowned, "I'm told to delay the count!" Yami let out a low hiss, her fangs unconsciously sharpening over her lips, earning the gaze of Kurama, who narrowed his eyes.
"Who decided that this was a good idea?" she asked aloud, her eyes shadowed, "I do believe we should murder this 'committee'." Her eyes were drawn to where the next opponent, Risho, stood. Touya had a grip on his arm and seemed to be speaking rapidly. Rolling his eyes, Risho coated his arm with a thick layer of rock, slamming his elbow in to Touya's chest, sending the ice master into the wall behind them. Kuwabara, who noticed this as well, growled,
"I'll fight." He stumbled up, clutching his stomach, "You hear that?" he shouted, doubling over before shakily looking up, "I'll fight for our team!" risho laughed,
"You honestly expect you, a petty human, can defeat me?" then, eyeing him up and down, he shrugged, "Fine. It's an easy win, so do as you'd like." Yami kept her mouth shut as Yusuke screamed at Kuwabara not to be a moron, and when the large teen caught her eye she nodded,
'Do good,' she mouthed, wanting him to know that someone was on his side. This seemed to perk him up slightly, and he nodded back, struggling onto the ring.
"The next round, Risho from Team Masho verses Kuwabara from Team Urameshi!" Koto announced, still bitter about the Committee calling her out on the spot. Just as the last word left her mouth, the two began to fight, and Kuwabara tried to summon his sword, but was shocked when he couldn't. seeing that it was pointless, he ran from Risho's attacks, dodging as much as he could with his injuries. Risho, smirking widely, armored himself with the earth, repeatedly slamming his foot and arm onto Kuwabara. Blood dripped down the teen's mouth as Risho lifted him up, slamming him down once more. He made eye contact with the ice maiden, giving her a small smile and mouthing 'I'm sorry.' Yami froze,
"No," she whispered, feeling a new presence behind her. Yusuke saw this, and began to freak,
"Kuwabara let me in there!" he screamed, "I can help you!" Yami grabbed his arm, the air around her dropping in temperature.
"Silence," she snapped, startling him. "Watch," she pointed to where Kuwabara was in the air, now smiling brightly and waving to someone.
"Hey Yukina!" he shouted, "I've missed you!" Yami's blood froze ion her veins,
"Yukina?" she whispered, slowly turning to where the new presence lay. Her eyes glossed over when she saw the red-eyed koorime, "Yukina," she gasped. Yusuke looked down at her in confusion,
"Yeah, that's Hiei's sister, she doesn't know though, and Kuwabara's in love with her," he explained, "Do you know her or something?" Yami clutched the tear gem in her pocket, turning back around to watch the fight,
"No. I was just in shock from seeing someone from the village." Shrugging, Yusuke turned as well, cheering on his friend as Yami's mind raced,
'My sister, my darling little sister… Turn your head; don't watch this mindless destruction… Please, dear sister, turn from the monsters as they play.' The tear gem in her hand grew colder as she rubbed it between her fingers. She watched Kuwabara defeat Risho with newfound strength in awe,
"Humans are so… emotional," she said quietly, walking to stand by Kurama and help him up, "It's amazing that it gives them strength like that." Kurama smiled down at her slightly,
"Yes," he agreed, pausing before he began his next sentence, "Yamishiro," he ignored her glare, "I was wondering… you're an ice koorime, correct?" Blinking, Yami nodded,
"Yes… I thought we covered this Kurama."
"It's just," he stopped her from continuing to follow the others to the hotel, "most koorimes do not have fangs," he used two fingers to open her mouth, tapping the canines. "What are you?" Yami grabbed his hand and shoved it away from her,
"Someone to be trusted, and not to be interrogated," she hissed, continuing on, "No need to worry though, dear fox, I am no threat, simply a lost soul looking out for those I care for," she turned her head slightly to look at him, "I assume you know the feeling, so I would appreciate it if you didn't continue on with your silly questions." Kurama let out a breathy laugh,
"Of course."