Rin backed away, touching the sword, voice shaking with anger. "Give her back. NOW."

"Or what?" The Ghost grinned. "Will you really fight…us?" He raised his arms in glee. "The fool made me promise not to hurt you, in exchange for her body and escape to my home planet."

Rin dropped his hand from the sword. "Why would she do that?!"

The Ghost got in close. Rin could smell the stink of rotted flesh from his mouth. Kuri…

"For the reason that anyone does anything foolish. Because of love." The Ghost said mockingly.

Rin shuddered. "Please. Don't hurt her. I'll…I'll do what you want. But please…" He held his hands up in surrender. "I love her too."

The Ghost smiled. "I will never leave this body. I will torment you as long as I can, Prince of Hell. I will destroy everything you protect!" He lunged, his claw outstretched.

And then…