InuYasha Fan Fiction / Yu Yu Hakusho Fan Fiction ❯ Reunion ❯ Kyoko and Kano ( Chapter 7 )

I think my brain got fried… (-.-)

 

Don't own Yu Yu Hakusho or Inu-Yasha. Any names you don't recognize from the series are most likely mine. And you can't have them. >P

 

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Over two hours had past and the team still found themselves on Hotakadake, Kagome was somewhere nearby both Kuwabara and Hiei could sense it, but wards kept out Hiei's Jagan and reduced Kuwabara's ability to sense her. They just needed to find an entrance. “Hey Kurama?”

 

Kurama looked up at Yuusuke, “Hm?” At the moment they were standing around watching Hiei trying to focus his Jagan on Kagome's location, to no avail.

 

“Well I don't know but couldn't you. I don't know…Use your plants to find them.” Yuusuke asked uncertainly since he really didn't understand how to use plants himself. He wasn't quite sure if he was stepping out of bounds or not. Kurama smiled wanly at him, “You're right, that is a good suggestion, but unfortunately, the root-system of the plants here, don't go deep enough to tell me much of anything.” He picked up a stone. “Too much rock…”

 

“Ah ha!” The shout came from Hiei. “I found her. This way,” he ran off the others following hot on his heels. Not even Kuwabara argued about the grueling pace.

 

Hiei thanked whatever deity was out there that he'd given Kagome that comb the night before. He also thanked whoever was listening that she'd chosen to wear it.

 

If asked he'd deny it, but he'd made the comb himself. The ornament that looked like black pearls which the center butterfly was resting on was actually one of his hiruseki stones that he'd created himself long ago. That stone was the key that he now had which allowed the Jagan to trace Kagome's location.

 

Not long after he'd made his shout, they stumbled onto a crevice only wide enough to let one person pass at a time. Upon closer inspection, they found that it led to a door of some sort.

 

Yuusuke keeping his voice low, whispered, “Don't you think this was a bit too easy?” The others nodded but proceeded to enter into the unknown.

 

 

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Manzo exited the chambers that held his captive priestess. Her muffled screams could just barely be heard as they cries rose in volume. A demoness approached him, “Master Manzo, the people that had been wandering the mountain, have just entered the front door.” It was the demoness that had brought Kagome to her master almost three hours ago. Manzo nodded as he rubbed his hands together, his jade eyes wide with glee.

 

“Good the more the merrier. I always say,” laughing he put his hand under the chin of his most loyal follower. “Isn't that right my dear Kyoko?” She nodded obediently. “Good. Now summon Kano and his men. They have some insects to squash for me.”

 

“Yes Master.” She left quickly to do as bid.

 

Manzo smiled at the door he'd exited. “Don't worry precious; I'll keep you with me, for a nice long time.” The screams escalated even more. The gag she wore doing nothing more than keeping her from biting and doing damage to herself. “Ah music to my ears…” And with that, he walked off.

 

 

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Amaya and Jomei were following the trail left by Yuusuke's team. After finding out that Kagome had been kidnapped Jomei had followed the trail from the kidnap sight. It had been a long run, but he'd done worse during his training. Once he'd seen that, he'd been heading to Hotakadake he'd informed his sister Amaya and together they'd continued to follow the trail left behind. They'd just caught sight of the young men as they disappeared into the crevice and followed shortly there after.

 

 

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The Urameshi team walked into a large ornate stone room. Kuwabara stood gapping, “Holy…this place is huge!”

 

Hiei glared, “Remember what we are here for, Fool.”

 

“Ugh! Like I could forget, Shorty!” Suddenly they heard noise from behind them as two demons entered the room. They got in battle stances waiting for the others to attack.

 

Amaya and Jomei stood in the doorway looking at the team making no move to attack. Jomei was the first to walk forward, “Apologies for startling you, we are searching for Miko-sama and came across your trail in our search.”

 

“Who are you?” Demanded Hiei ready to draw his sword and kill the demons quickly before they could cause damage.

 

That is when Amaya stepped forward. “I am Amaya, Lady of the Eastern Lands. This here is my brother we've been looking for the Miko no Shikon for years now as it was our grandfather's and mother's wish, to see her once again.” They made no move to attack or even defend themselves; either would have been reason enough to provoke a fight.

 

Kurama was thinking furiously trying to remember why the Lord and Lady of the Eastern Lands sounded so familiar. Ah ha! `There hasn't been an actual Lord and Lady of North, South, East and West since the barriers between worlds went up. It became simply a title of royalty…A title once held by…' “Koga.”

 

Amaya glanced at Kurama sharply, never fully taking her eyes off the shorter demon which seemed to be the biggest threat. “So you know my grandfather?”

 

“Hai, I know Koga, I didn't realize he'd had grandchildren. I haven't seen him since the birth of Kado.”

 

Amaya's grey eyes clouded briefly, “Uncle Kado was killed.”

 

Kurama lowered his weapons believing he could trust the new comers. “I'm sorry to here that.”

 

She shook her head dispelling the sad thoughts that had briefly invaded her mind, “Do not worry about it. But we are wasting time, we must rescue the Miko, then we'll have time to chat.”

 

From the other side of the chamber a beautiful demoness walked in a black kimono slit at the sides for easy movement. “Don't worry about her. Master is taking excellent care of her.” She laughed lightly, her voice almost musical. I was an entrancing sound.

 

Amaya growled loudly. Hiei appeared in front of the woman and had his sword to her throat in an instant. “Where…is…she.” He ground out slowly. She smiled softly at him, I will take you to her if you follow me. Otherwise, you can flounder around the caverns here by yourself.

 

Hiei released her, “Move. Take us to her and I might let you live.” The others took his lead and followed the demon woman.

 

 

 

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They followed her in tense silence prepared for some sort of ambush. They walked and walked, Hiei though was getting more and more restless. He felt something pulling at him, urging him to hurry up and telling him that if he didn't, a piece of him would be lost. Forever…

 

“Here we are!” The demoness called out merrily.

 

They found themselves in another large room lit by torches; it was expertly designed with columns and arches. Tapestries and jeweled weapons decorating the walls on the far end of the room was an obsidian throne. “Well la dee da…Someone here certainly has a high opinion of himself.”

 

“Tut tut tut… Detective, is that how you treat all your hosts?” Manzo came out from behind one of the tapestries near the throne. “Good work Kyoko.” He nodded at her and she departed knowing what she was silently being asked to do. She walked down the corridors to retrieve Kano and the others.

 

The detectives and the two new demons weren't quite sure what was going on. They didn't want to let the woman leave but they weren't in familiar territory, there could be traps at every corner and they couldn't risk it. Not with Kagome's life on the line.

 

“Where is Kagome you bastard?!” shouted Kuwabara.

 

Manzo ignored the human; he was, after all, an insignificant nuisance. “So my dear Amaya, I hear Kado isn't doing so well.” Her eyes bled red and she started forward growling. Jomei was quick to react and restrained his sister from doing anything foolish.

 

“Murderer!” She growled and struggled to escape her brother's grasp and attack Manzo. At this Manzo laughed.

 

“ONNA! Cease this at once you are not helping anyone.” Hiei snapped at Amaya. She stopped struggling and her eyes faded to their normal grey appearance but never did she stop growling.

 

“Oh you guys crack me up you really do. You know I've been watching you for some time now. I wonder how you found this place so quickly. Hm?” He reached into his pouch and retrieved the comb with purple butterflies on it that he'd taken from Kagome's hair. He brought it to his lips. “A beautiful love token wouldn't you say, Hiei?” He grinned, “You were so cute.” He squealed.

 

That was when Hiei's resolve broke, but nobody was near fast enough to stop him. He stabbed his sword through Manzo, but found he'd only stabbed the after image. Manzo whispered in Hiei's ear right next to him, “Too slow.” The following punch shot Hiei into the wall so fast and hard that he was knocked unconscious.

 

Manzo just stood there looking at the damage to his wall. “Pitiful, really pitiful, alright Kano they are all yours.”

 

“It would be my pleasure, Master Manzo,” and with that, Manzo disappeared. Not even giving Yuusuke enough time to shoot his Reigun that he'd been aiming at Manzo right after Hiei was sent crashing into the wall.

 

The young looking demon named Kano stepped forward. “Hmmm…I'm hungry. But Master won't let me eat anyone until you guys are dead. I hope you don't mind.” He looked around him and gave a nod all the tapestries opened at once and in flooded a hoard of demons. “They are all yours!”

 

Amaya shouted, “We don't have time for this! Jomei you stay here and deal with these idiots I'm going after Kagome.”

 

“Kurama! Get Hiei, and go with her. Kuwabara and I will stay behind to help Jomei.” Yuusuke shouted. Kurama ran and grabbed Hiei, fighting along side Amaya to get out of the chamber; it didn't take very long for Hiei to regain consciousness.

 

Hiei grimaced, he had a wicked headache. “How long was I out?” Kurama set his friend down outside the chamber in the empty corridor.

 

“Not long…” No one said anything about the stupidity of what Hiei did or of the comb that Hiei was tracing in order to find Kagome.

 

“I can't find her with my Jagan there is still something blocking me.”

 

“Don't fret, I smell her.” Amaya took a deep breath, “This way…” She took off running.

 

“Does this at all remind you of maze castle?” Kurama asked. Hiei growled. “I think perhaps this Manzo took notes or something…”

 

“Well if he did, he will end up just as dead as Seiryuu. That's a promise.” They found themselves in another chamber screams could be heard emanating from a closed door.

 

“Kagome!” Kurama cried, moving forward, stopped by Amaya's arm. He looked up at her.

 

“Naughty, naughty. Leaving your friends to deal with the bulk of our army, who ever taught you manners?” Kyoko smiled seductively at them, her voice entrancing acting like a siren's call.

 

Now why don't you just sit down until you learn your lesson. Kurama's knees gave out from under him, but Hiei still struggled to remain standing.” Kyoko grinned as she looked at Amaya. “We have a strong one here don't we? It's a pity my advances don't work on women or at least not those who are only attracted to men.”

 

Amaya wrinkled her nose and snarled, “I hate succubus*.”

 

Hiei's mind was raging, his Jagan working hard to fight the woman's spell. But it didn't do much good. Every word the woman spoke was like another thread wrapped around him, binding him to her will. The best thing, the only thing actually that he was able to do was remain standing.

 

Amaya attacked, the two women dodged, parried, punched, kicked everything. It looked like an intricate dance neither winning nor retreating. Time seemed to speed by and stand still. Forgetting anything and everything but the dance. Amaya was getting desperate the fight needed to end soon, she couldn't hold out much longer.

 

`There!' Amaya saw her opening. She pretended to drop her guard on one side, causing the other woman to shout in victory, as Kyoko sliced a gaping wound into Amaya's side. Amaya grinned and at this the other woman frowned in confusion. She'd hit true, so why was this other woman grinning?

 

Amaya grabbed Kyoko's arm did a semi flip and neatly kicked Kyoko in the head sending her crashing into the wall. Ever careful, Amaya limped over to Kyoko's body clutching the wound at her side. She studied the woman for a bit and nodded. “Good she's dead.”

 

She limped back over to the two men and sighed, she wouldn't be able to go on much longer. Not with this wound anyway. It was up to these men. Though by the looks of it Kurama would be useless as well, he was still deeply under Kyoko's spell and would have to fight his way out of it himself.

 

Hiei on the other hand had suddenly jerked his head up. “Good to see you out of the daze.”

 

“You're wounded.” He stated lamely. She nodded.

 

“Go save Kagome, I'll take care of Kurama.” Still not one to trust easily, he hesitated but then another piercing scream rent the air and he was gone.

 

She looked over at the still entranced Kurama, “I'm glad succubi are rare.” She poked Kurama and sighed as he still continued to stare off into space, “Probably because they pissed off too many women by doing this to their men.” She muttered to herself and gave another weary sigh. `I wonder what would happen if I hit him?'

 

[[Succubus a type of demon that entrances men and lives off their sexual energy, typically killing them in the process.]]

 

 

 

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You know I didn't think anyone actually read these things. (End-notes I mean.)

 

The only reason I've been doing a chapter a day is faithful reviewers. Thanks.

 

Thief Lava: Hugs. My brain is slowing down so bear with me. I might take a day off from writing for a bit, I'll try not to leave it on a cliffhanger. But, is that even possible when you are partway through a story? So that means after next chapter I'm taking a break for awhile somewhere between 1-7 days. Hehe

 

Purefire16: Well she's not going to be a demon, so we'll see. *shrug* I do have some other plans for her. *Hides box that says Top Secret* the clues are hidden within the story.

 

Chu-Shinna: LOL, I'm working on it. You know, you are the first to dock me on my style and grammar. Once I finish the story, I'll go back and polish it up for ya.