InuYasha Fan Fiction / Yu Yu Hakusho Fan Fiction ❯ Adding Spice ❯ Chapter Three ( Chapter 3 )

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Chapter Three: The Hunting Being Hunted.

 

 

Hiei slumped against the tree he was currently sitting in. Usually Hiei didn't `slump' but this was a special occasion. The fire-ice demon was bored. Really bored. Life with Mukuro proved to be both uneventful and extremely easy.

 

If he wanted anything, it was there before he said anything about it. He snapped his fingers and an army was at ready. He didn't have to say anything, and all his needs were taken care of. Although Hiei didn't talk much as it was, he didn't like not needing to talk.

 

At first it was great. He was in control of anything he wanted. Well, everything that wasn't under Mukuro. He lived in a great palace in the northeastern part of Makai. Lower youkai served him any way they could. He had everything he wanted before. He didn't want it now.

 

Sure, he had worked hard to get to where he was now. He had slaughtered many ruthlessly. He had undergone the extremely painful surgery for the Jagan. He did monstrous things. All of this was done for power. Power he now had.

 

He realized that it wasn't enough. He wanted nothing more than to just go out and kill something. It didn't matter what it was, but he was desperate for bloodshed. He wanted the thrill of the hunt, and the satisfaction of the kill. Hiei had others to do this for him now. `What a fine way to die.' He thought sarcastically, `I always dreamed of being killed by a youkai stronger than me. I never thought I'd die of boredom.'

 

Right now, he had just barely escaped the servants. Escaping Reikai took little effort. But when it came to loyal servants, it was a bit more of a task. Who would have guessed?

 

Hiei huffed in irritation. Why wasn't he content with what he had now? He knew why he wasn't happy, that was simple. He was never happy, so why would he change now? But what he wanted to know was why he wasn't content.

 

It was all supposed to be easy now. It was all easy now. That was the problem. It was all too easy. If something was easy, there was nothing to be gained from it. Hiei had learned that lesson at an early age.

 

Mukuro was most gracious the entire time. Speaking of which, she was now approaching the tree he was currently residing in. She looked up at him.

 

“What is it?” She asked, “Have you not everything you need?”

 

He could hear the concern in her voice, but he brushed it off. He was irritated, he didn't want to deal with anybody at the moment.

 

“That's the problem.” He spat, “I have everything I need.”

 

She nodded, “Everything you need, but nothing that you want?”

 

“Hn.”

 

“I see.” She sighed. “If it makes you feel better, you received a summons today.”

 

Hiei sat up straight, “A summons?”

 

“It seems that Kurama is in need of you. A messenger arrived earlier this afternoon, but you were nowhere to be found.” Mukuro gave him a pointed glare.

 

Hiei smirked. He nodded, telling her to continue.

 

“Reikai is having a bit of trouble these days. A group of exterminators that they can't track down is causing quite an uproar. These exterminators keep doing Reikai's job for them. They're having a difficulty tracking them down.” She explained.

 

“Hn.” He crossed his arms and settled into the tree, “I'll be gone tonight.” He didn't have to tell her any of his plans, but he may as well let her know he wasn't going to be there. Mukuro was smart, she could figure out enough on her own.

 

She nodded, “You are welcome here when you return.” She turned away from him and left.

 

He narrowed his eyes. When he returned? She should change that to `if'. Here was great, but if he preferred the detective work, he would return to it. Having servants didn't suit him.

 

Hiei stood up. If these people were doing Reikai's job, why would they want to stop them? Koenma was loosing his mind. He braced himself, and in a flash he was gone.

 

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An enormous tree stood on shrine grounds. A tree by the name of Goshinboku, the holy God Tree. People surrounded this tree. By the looks of it, a meeting was taking place.

 

Two women who looked alike were leaning against it, the older one crossing her arms. One was wearing priestess clothing that dated back to Feudal Japan. The other, younger woman was wearing a college uniform much like that of which she wore in high school. A man dressed in a purple trench-coat was lounging lazily against the girl's legs, eyes closed.

 

A man with long white hair and dog ears was perched in a branch not far from the ground, dressed in all red. A woman with brown hair in a high ponytail was sitting on the ground, with her arm over her brother's shoulders. Both siblings wore Taijiya outfits.

 

The wolves were there also, standing across from each other. Their fur decorating their bodies, showing which wolf belonged to what pack. The red-haired pigtailed white wolf had her arms crossed, glaring at the brown wolf across the way.

 

Then in front of all, a Taiyoukai stood in all his glory. His long white hair flowing gently with the slight breeze, his long tail draped over his shoulders doing the same. He was in full control of the group in front of him. He was respected by all, even if none of them admitted it.

 

This group of people had more or less grown up together. The miko sisters, Kagome and Kikyou. The perverted Miroku, a man with holy powers. Inuyasha, the Inu-Hanyou. The Exterminator siblings, Sango and Kohaku. The wolves Ayame and Kouga, both from different packs. And the leader, Sesshoumaru, the heir to the Great Inu-no-Taisho, and half-brother to Inuyasha.

 

Living on a shrine all their lives proved to be beneficial to Kikyou and Kagome. They were taught archery from their grandfather, and how to channel their holy energy from their mother. Kikyou was a master at both, she was a natural. Kagome still had a bit of trouble with the bow, and could only channel her energy into an arrow.

 

Miroku's father was a close family friend of the Higurashi's, so Grandfather Higurashi had taken him under his wing. Though Miroku had a lot more skill with the ofuda's than his teacher.

 

Sango and Kohaku had taken classes in combat at their fathers request. The world was a dangerous place, he wanted his children to be able to protect themselves. He had sent them away almost every summer to train in the woods with an old Youkai Exterminator. Sango had favored the bone boomerang. It was heavier than a huge boulder, but eventually she built up enough strength to wield it. Kohaku was more of a fan of the scythe, mainly because it was his first weapon, and also because he had extreme skill with it.

 

Ayame was from a white-wolf pack up in the northern mountains. Her grandfather wanted her to get a good education so she could eventually lead the pack herself. He also wanted her to find a strong male to lead it with her.

 

Kouga was from the western mountains. He was due to be pack leader when he returned. He was having enough fun in the city, and wasn't planning on returning until he had to. His father was still alive to watch over it until he needed to.

 

Both wolves were able to pass off their fur and tails as a fashion statement. After all, there were weirder things in the world. Humans tended to make up excuses to rationalize what they don't understand, so they didn't have any problem blending in with society.

 

The Inu brothers had grown up in a military family, they were trained in everything combat. Both were also extremely intelligent, having been taught everything under the sun as soon as they were of age.

 

Youkai were more common than humans liked to believe. They could be sitting next to you on a bus, and you wouldn't even know it unless they told you. Even then you may not even believe them. As it was at the moment, four youkai, five humans, in front of the Goshinboku.

 

The Taiyoukai had just finished giving orders. They were to go hunting again tonight. Their adversary was wicked, and needed to be stopped as soon as possible.

 

The male wolf strode over to the younger miko, completely disregarding the glaring monk at her feet. “Ah, Kagome!” Kouga said, enveloping her hands with his, “Looks like we're grouped together!”

 

“Yeah, looks like it.” She sweat-dropped.

 

Miroku was all but growling. He grabbed his staff, fully preparing to hit Kouga with it.

 

“Oi! Leave her alone you mangy wolf!” Inuyasha piped in. The two didn't like each other much, but in battle they could count on each other.

 

Sango rolled her eyes. Kouga had been after Kagome since as long as she had known the two. Seeing how Kagome was like a little sister to Inuyasha, he was always out to protect her. Inu-youkai were possessive. Since Inuyasha and Kikyou married, Kagome became family to him. The only male figure he even tolerated near her was Miroku. She didn't understand that, sometimes Miroku was definitely worse than Kouga.

 

Sango cleared her head and tried to focus on tonight's mission. Tonight was going to be important, they were going to track down Naraku and end his life. His life needed to be ended. He was quickly gaining power, and nobody knew from what. Naraku was powerful enough to create others from his body now. That was a trick in itself trying to find them all. They had tracked them down so that only three remained. Only three that they knew of anyways, there could be thousands more without their knowledge.

 

They were going to be split up to try to track him down faster, they could cover more ground in groups. Kagome, Miroku, Kohaku and Kouga were the first group, Inuyasha, Kikyou, Sango, and Ayame were the second. Sesshoumaru would go out on his own, he was powerful enough as it was.

 

“You will report to me if you find him. His head will be mine.” Sesshoumaru explained calmly. “I tire of his games, they will end.”

 

Everyone nodded. Naraku had taken something very precious from Sesshoumaru. Sesshoumaru didn't care for much, but when he did care for something, it was an extreme feeling. Naraku had ripped that from him, and he would suffer for it. Naraku would beg for death by the time Sesshoumaru had him, and not receive it until he felt the full pain he inflicted upon others.

 

Sango fiddled with her ponytail. Why did something seem different about this night? She was suddenly very nervous about the events unfolding. Naraku was dangerous, and he had strong allies now. Allies that were made from his own flesh, but powerful all the same.

 

“Suit up.” Sesshoumaru told them, “We will meet at dawn. I trust you know your posts.”

 

Kagome tightened her quiver on her back, with her bow in hand, she stood next to Miroku. He nodded at her reassuringly, briefly giving her a small grope, but taking his hand away before he was slapped. Kouga was already ready, he didn't need anything more than his claws. Kohaku smiled weakly at his sister. The kid was scared, but he would bury his fear for her. He tucked his scythe in his belt next to his sword. Kohaku nodded at his group, telling them he was ready.

 

Kagome embraced Sango tightly, then Kikyou. “Be safe.” She whispered in their ears.

 

Kikyou smiled, “You as well.” Sango just nodded.

 

Miroku smiled widely at them. “Farewell!”

 

Kouga grunted his goodbyes, and they were off to the north

 

Sango tightened her straps to the boomerang on her shoulder. Kikyou stood straight with a calm look on her face. Inuyasha was next to her, making sure Tetsusaiga was held securely at his waist. Ayame pulled a leaf out of her hair, readying it if need be. They gave Sesshoumaru a nod, and walked south.

 

Once Sesshoumaru was sure they were gone, he went off to the west in a flash of white light. “Tonight I shall take my revenge on you Naraku. You will regret taking Rin from me.”

 

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An irate young man dressed in jeans and a blue jacket stormed into Spirit World. His gelled hair was slightly coming undone with his fast movements. “This is not a good time, you stupid Toddler!” Yuusuke yelled, “Keiko and I were just…”

 

“Discussing wedding plans.” Koenma finished, “You forget who you're talking to. And I thought I told you to stop calling me Toddler! I've grown out of that phase now.”

 

Yusuke rolled his eyes, “Whatever. What the hell is the problem now?”

 

A man with vibrant red hair and green eyes chuckled slightly from the display before him. A man with the word Jr. on his forehead glaring at a boy just barely out of his teens, both were nose to nose yelling at each other.

 

“It seems there is someone out to steal our job from us.” Kurama explained.

 

“Goody, let them have it.” Yuusuke said sarcastically. “I don't see why we have to go stop them.”

 

A black blur entered the room, “Neither do I. I just hope its more challenging then our previous missions.”

 

Kurama's eyes widened, “Hiei. I was not expecting you to come.”

 

“Hn.”

 

“Great, a party.” Yuusuke rolled his eyes. “Now all we need is Kuwabara. It's High-school all over again.”

 

“Actually Yuusuke, Kuwabara will not be joining this mission.” Koenma informed him, “His studies are important right now, and we don't know how strong this threat is.”

 

“Or, if there's a threat at all.” Kurama added.

 

For all in the room, including Koenma, this was a pointless mission. But those people needed to be found. They couldn't just go and mess with the plans of Reikai. Things were just not done that way. Regardless of them being the cause for the balance of youkai and humans, they needed to be found. The mystery group had a reason for doing what they did, now it was up to the detectives to find out what it was.

 

Perhaps this group could even be a valuable ally. If not, their threat would have to be diminished as soon as possible.

 

“I want you all to scout the city tonight. These people have been showing up in random places, so I can't give you a solid location.” Koenma told them, “Their numbers are also unknown…”

 

“We don't even know how many there are?” Yuusuke asked, “Wonderful, we're going out there blind.”

 

“Wouldn't be the first time.” Hiei added.

 

Nor would it be the last. Koenma had a knack for sending them out with any information. But they've all survived up until this point… except Yuusuke, but he was always brought back.

 

“So we're randomly searching the city?” Kurama raised a brow, “We don't have any information on them. Suppose we do find them, how will we know who they are?”

 

“I'm not the detective here!” Koenma exclaimed, “You figure it all out.”

 

“Just what is wrong with you?” Yuusuke asked, narrowing his eyes and forming his mouth into a thin line, he turned to Kurama, “He sick?”

 

Kurama shook his head. Koenma was acting differently, but he did not smell of illness. Could a God even get sick? Maybe he was just stressed, he had only just recently begun to take over Reikai on his own.

 

“They must have high energy levels, so let's just watch for that.” Kurama told them. If these people could escape Spirit World's surveillance, they must be extremely skilled. What was Koenma thinking sending them out on their own?

 

Hiei turned to leave, “Let's get this over with.”

 

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Well I hoped you liked the chapter, if you did, review! I did my best to explain how the world is, to give you a bit of background info before I go all out in the next few chapters. I can't reveal it all at the moment, otherwise the plot would be *poof*. Gone like ashes in the wind. If you're confused on anything, just as a question and I'll do my best answer it, (assuming it doesn't involve something that I don't want revealed until later.)