" Something isn't right" Kuronue muttered while scanning the area. Everything seemed pretty much the same to Cheza. She had been to demon world a few times and
each time everything looked just about the same. The landscape was always baron and the air always smelled like rotting flesh. Allura scanned the area as well, "you
know..I think you're right..something is…off".
"This place looks kind of familiar Kuronue.." Cheza said while looking around. Kuronue crossed his arms, he remained silent. Cheza thought back to her first encounter
with the demon realm, her eyes widened. "I know where we're at! We're near Kurama's hideout!" she exclaimed. Kuronue frowned, "you're right" he was annoyed
Cheza had realized this before him. Kuronue grabbed a hold of Cheza's wrist, "come on." The two began to walk off, leaving Allura by herself, "Wait up you two!"
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The trio now stood in front of the familiar cave of Youko, Kurama. Darkness had arrived much faster than anticipated, a full moon was now their only source of light.
Cheza remembered there being vines all over the cave hiding it from view, but now there were no vines or anything. The old torches she remembered from before were
now lighting up the inside of the cave, she could hear something..or someone moving inside. Obviously, someone was living here. "You two stay here, Allura if you
sense any demons approaching I trust you will protect Cheza." He gave her an intimidating look as if to say you better protect her or I'll kill you! Allura nodded, "sure,
no problem."
The two watched as Kuronue walked into the cave, soon he was out of view. An uncomfortable silence filled the air. "I know we got off to a bad start Cheza, I'm really
sorry I attacked you" Allura said trying to diffuse the tension in the air. "Don't worry about it, by the way I wanted to ask you something. Why did you keep referring to
yourself as Kurama's mate?" Allura looked down at her feet and kicked at the dirt, "well you see. I had a big crush on him back in the day. I had seen him on numerous
occasions at the local pub playing poker, he never paid me any attention. He always went for the slutty girls who threw themselves at him. Anyways, I decided to
challenge him to a game of poker one day. He asked what would he get if he won. I told him if I won he had to become my mate…and if he won I would give him a rare
treasure. I didn't really have any rare treasure, but he didn't know that. Anyways I won, but he didn't keep his end of the bargain, the jerk!" she exclaimed. Before
Allura could say anything else the sound of voices began to echo around them. Allura ears began to twitch, "they're coming from every direction! Come on we need to
hide!" The fox grabbed Cheza's arm and the two took off, hiding behind a large tree nearby. Soon a whole group of demons appeared. They were all oblivious of the
two girls who were watching them.
Cheza watched as a dog demon began to sway and fall flat on his face. A few other demons beside him began to laugh, "the poor bastard drunk more than he could
handle! Hes gonna have one hell of a hangover tomorrow!" Others began to laugh as well. The laughter stopped abruptly as an icy voice emitted from the cave.
Cheza's eyes widened as a familiar silver fox appeared alongside Kuronue.
" I was informed someone betrayed me today" His golden orbs scanned the band of demons, stopping on a rat demon. Even though Cheza was a good distance from
the rat demon, she could still see him shaking and sweating profusely. Youko walked over to the demon, "I believe this belongs to you".
Youko handed the shaky demon a handful of gold coins. "Erik here hired an assassin to kill me. "
"Im sor…sorr…sorry Youko. Pl..pl..please don't kill me!" the demon squeaked. Youko turned around his back now to the demon, " There's an old saying forgive and
forget" Youko commented. The rat demon gave a sigh of relief, but before he could express his gratitude Youko had cut off his head. The rest of the demons moved
back, remaining completely silent. " I don't believe in the saying. All of you return to your posts" Youko demanded while turning his attention to Kuronue.
Cheza grimaced at the bloody scene before her. This wasn't Kurama! he wouldn't do something like this…not unless it was necessary! She watched as the demons
scattered taking off in all directions. Kuronue looked in Cheza's direction briefly before turning his attention back to his old comrade. This didn't go unnoticed though,
Youko's golden orbs flickered in her direction. Cheza could feel her heart begin to race and her limbs began to tremble. She had quickly hidden herself from view, but
she wasn't sure she had been quick enough. Cheza's eyes widened when she realized Allura was still in the same spot, she hadn't even moved! The idiot! Youko had
seen her for sure!
"Kuronue, what is that annoying pest doing here!" Cheza froze, she waited for Kuronue to say something. "She followed me here" Kuronue responded nonchalantly.
"why do you smell like human Kuro?" he asked. Cheza could tell Youko was beginning to get suspicious. "I think he's on to us Cheza!" Allura whispered. "Shut up!"
Cheza demanded. Youko's gaze fell upon the tree Allura and Cheza were behind, "I suggest you two reveal yourselves before I get angry" Allura appeared from behind
the tree again, "Hey Youko! I..umm..its just me over here, all by myself…just umm…seeing what you were up to!" Cheza clinched her fist, Kuronue was right..she wasn't
very bright!
Youko glared at Kuronue, " What are you trying to hide from me Kuro?"
"Nothing man. I told you she followed me here. " Kuronue replied. "What about the human?" Youko asked not taking his eyes off his partner in crime. He was waiting
for a reaction from the bat and he got one. "What? Allura just likes to talk to herself. There's no one with her" In a flash Youko was gone from sight. Cheza didn't dare
peak from behind the tree, she waited for Youko's reply. She closed her eyes, her back leaning against the tree. She was trying not to make a sound, but she couldn't
help but let out a startled scream when a hand went around her neck.
Youko was now face to face with Cheza. His golden iris's appeared much colder and ruthless than she remembered. His gaze fell upon the ring on her finger, a familiar
demonic energy was emitting from it.
He let go of her neck, "where did you get this human!" Cheza was too scared to speak, she began to back up. "Why do I sense my spirit energy in this ring?" "Duh!
Because she's your mate!" Allura exclaimed. "Shut up you idiot!" Cheza shouted in anger. Youko smirked, "a human is my mate?"
Allura nodded, but didn't speak. Youko pinned Cheza to the tree, she could feel his breath on her neck. Tingles ran up and down her spine, her heart continued to race.
He stared into her eyes and took in her scent. He could smell his scent all over her, but there was something different about it.
The sound of footsteps approaching caused Youko to tear his gaze from Cheza. Kuronue now stood in front of the two, Cheza's baby owl now occupying his shoulder.
Youko recognized the owl right away, his face twisted into a look of confusion. "The great horned owl has perished. This little guy is his son..he sent us here" Youko
raised an eyebrow, "go on".
"Jeese Youko, I thought you were supposed to be all smart and stuff! Haven't you figured it out yet! We're from the future! And in the future you and Cheza are
mates!" Allura exclaimed. "oh and for some reason your also human…but not human? Umm…I haven't really figure that part out yet" Allura commented. "I should have
let Kurama kill you" Kuronue muttered under his breath.
Youko still had a look of confusion on his face, he remained silent. Kuronue could tell he was processing all this weird information and trying to figure out what to do. He
was scared Youko would try to kill Cheza, he had always enjoyed killing humans.
Kuronue was a bit caught off guard at what Youko did next….
The fox began to laugh, he looked as if he was going insane! "Whats so funny?" Kuronue demanded.
Youko stopped laughing, his gaze falling upon Cheza again. A lecherous smirk fell upon his face….
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"I am sorry Kurama, I can't seem to locate them anywhere! It's as if they disappeared into thin air or something!" Koenma exclaimed. The doors to Koenma's office
opened, Hiei appeared. "Hiei!" Yusuke exclaimed. "I know where your precious Cheza is fox". The red head's eyes widened, "where!" Hiei leaned against the wall his
eyes closed, "shes with you as we speak" Kurama and Yusuke exchanged glances, "what?" Hiei's eyes opened and he walked towards Kurama, "The three have been
sent back in time." Kurama's eyes widened again, "You mean…Youko…Cheza…" A million thoughts raced through the fox's head. What if Youko killed Cheza! Or worse
yet raped her and then killed her..or what if…
"You needn't worry fox. Kuronue has a plan"