Yu Yu Hakusho Fan Fiction / InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ A Souls Seduction ❯ Once Upon A Time pt2 ( Chapter 5 )

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Chapter 5 Once Upon A Time pt2

“Rock, paper, scissors…rock, paper, scissors….rock, paper, scissors….”

“….”

“Arr rrrrrrrrrrrgghhh ….. a tie again, this is becoming a pain in the arse, I wish I hadn’t suggested it now.”

“Well it would help if everyone would stop doing just rock.” Kurama suggested.

Whilst Kuwabara slept on unconsciously to the rest of the world, the rest of the group decided with large protesting sighs to go along with Koenma’s plan, but first they had to decide who was going first, so for the last hour they had been using Yusuke’s suggestion to play the game of rock, paper and scissors, whoever lost Kuwabara would kiss first.

“I think we should try something else to decide who is going first.”

Botan murmured as she sat nearby next to Kuwabara’s body were she been alternating between wanting to laugh at the antics of the group and trying to awaken Kuwabara up. Kurama was also amusedly watching as he floated in a graceful sitting position in mid air.

Hiei, Yusuke and Youko were standing in a triangle mid air too as they played the game, Hiei’s face had been slowly turning angrier and angrier, Yusuke was just been his normally stubborn self as for Youko he looked extremely amused.

“Hnn this is a stupid idea.”

“Well what else can we do, hell we can’t even arm wrestle cos as soon as we touch we go through each other.”

“I didn’t think you were a coward detective.”

“Oh yeah well you are a chicken too.”

“Children, children please calm down.” Youko chuckled out.

Kurama had been watching Youko with a fascinated eyes for a while, though keeping it hidden of course. It felt strange looking at Youko with his own two eyes, the others had seen him before but that had been at the last dark tournament. The only time Youko came out was when he drank a special potion which unfortunately Koenma refused to gave him, he had tried of course secretly to copy it him self but so far to no success. Surprisingly Kurama felt as if a part of him was missing, so used to Youko being there inside of him, of course none of this showed on the young mans calm face.

“I think we should come up with something else. I also think when Kuwabara wakes up we should move your bodies somewhere safer, maybe back to Spirit World.”

“Botan is right, I do not think this area is safe and we are vulnerable at the moment.”

“Hnn.”

“Yeah you’re right about that this place gives me the heebie jeebies, still we haven’t agreed to who is going first.”

Yusuke reminded them all as he flung himself back into a half slouched back pose, arms behind head waiting.

“Yusuke technical is our leader so I believe he should go first and of course he has deeper connection to Kuwabara than the rest of us.” Youko eloquently reasoned while he stretched elegantly, his 5 tails swaying here and there.

“Hey tttthat’s not… fair, shouldn’t I as leader chooses instead.”

“He is right Yusuke you are closer to Kuwabara, I do believe you should go first.”

“Hey Botan don’t you agree with him too, what is this pick on Yusuke day.”

Yusuke mind was racing trying to think a of away to get out of going first, ‘Man there is no way. Look if I’m leader who can I pick first.’, one by one he looked at the rest of his group, his eyes first landing on Hiei, who was staring back at him with a glare of fire in his eyes which made him gulp ‘No fucking way can I choose Hiei he will kill me for sure.’, so he stared at Kurama who face was as calm as always. ‘Maybe Kurama will do it, I mean he half looks like a girl anyways with his long hair and probably Kuwabara will be easier to persuade if it is him, but shit what about Youko will he go back in the same body!’.

“Hey Botan I’ve got a question for you.”

“Yes Yusuke.”

“I have just been thinking about our situation and was just wondering when Kurama goes back into his body will Youko too.”

“Oh my I’m not sure Prince Koenma wasn‘t sure himself, I think we should leave them to last or till we are least back in Spirit World before testing the cure on those two.”

‘Shit I knew it’, screeched in Yusuke mind, the rest of the group then witnessed with amusement as Yusuke starting groaning and hitting his head forcefully with the palm of his hand.

“Oww dammit.”

“It seems you can still touch yourself then.”

“How the fuck will that help us.”

“Have you made a decision detective or do we have to listen to your whining all day.”

“Fuck off Hiei.”

“Hnn”

“Alright alright I’ll go first but on one condition though. No fucking teasing about it afterwards.”

“Of course Yusuke.”

“Hnn

“You have my solemnly word.” Youko agreed with his hand over his heart and a innocent expression.

“Well then first things first let wake up the Baka.”

Some where else

A cloaked figure walking amongst the shadows almost as if he was apart of it silently without making a noise went down a long hallway of some sort, spaced sparingly along the walls were glass oil lamps ensconced in the wall which let of a green tinge of light. The shadowed figure showed no reaction when loud screams and painfully groans and hisses echoed now and then down the corridor, nor did he react to the heavy lingering smell of blood old and new some even staining the stone flags which he passed by.

Finally the hallway ended and came into a large vaulted area huge pillars covered with various carvings if you looked closer you’d of seen how the carvings showed various types of life from demons to humans even animal all in a numerous suggestive positions some even a perverted detective would have blushed at. Also hanging above from the ceiling were those same glass oil lanterns with the green flame hung from long chains swaying gently.

Around the large vaulted room were cushioned seating’s set low into the floors, several demons mostly male lounged around drinking and gambling with young women attending to their needs. The cloaked figure walked past ignoring them all, the same couldn’t be said though for them, as bodies tensed and eyes focused on the shadow in their midst.

At the end of the room was a large raised stone plinth were a black stone throne was set, sitting in it was another cloaked figure but dressed in the colour of dark red, the face was covered with white bandages with just small openings for the mouth, eyes and nose. On either side of this figure, large black wolfs lay waiting watching all that came near their master with silver eyes.

At the foot of their master and on the step of the raised plinth were 6 concubines, 2 of which were human the rest demon, no matter what they were all had the same expression on their faces as they all stared at the their master with lust and adoration. The shadow came to a stop by the plinth and deeply bowed before lowing himself down gracefully on one knee and then stared straight into his master eyes. No words were said but obviously they communicated as his master nodded after a few minutes, the cloaked man arose and bowed once more and just as silently withdraws from the room.

Some of the other demons in the room stared at their master, no expression could be seen because of the bandages but whatever they sensed made them shudder whether in fear or delight was not to be known. The shadow retracing his steps down the hallway suddenly heard a laugh coming from the room, a small smile appeared along with a look of madness and lust in his face but it dispersed just as quickly as it had come.

Back inside the shrine

“Whattttttttttttttttttt!!!!!!!!!!!!!!”

A loud shout echoed out of the ruined shrine and into the sky making birds resting nearby fly of in fright and small animals hide.
Kuwabara was now sitting up with a pale expression on his face along with slight green tinge. Botan had to explain to Kuwabara about the curse once more as he had forgotten and of course that first person he was to kiss would be Yusuke.

“Hey it not like you has to give me tongue.” Yusuke though himself reluctant to go first felt rather affronted by Kuwabara attitude.

“Before we go through all this again, why don’t we move the bodies first?” Botan sighed sensing another argument rising.

Kuwabara nodded and stood up and quickly stretched as Botan jumped onto her oar. Kuwabara went over to Hiei’s body first and with Botan’s help placed him sitting on the oar in front of her with one arm around Hiei’s body and the other on the oar as she waited for Kuwabara who went for the other two, whilst trying to ignore the spirit Hiei who was at this moment looking at her with a very evil gleam in his eyes making her shiver in fright.
Kuwabara bent down to pick up Yusuke first just as he did so.

“Kuwabara get down.”

Kuwabara felt something whip over him just as he dived forward covering Yusuke’s body with his own.

“Woh I didn’t even sense anything”

Kuwabara rolled over to the left and immediately stood up with spirit sword in one hand and turned to the opening of the shrine. 4 people dressed like ninjas had come inside through the front of the shrine entrance and now stood waiting, one of the ninjas gloved hand was glowing purple. Kuwabara had a feeling that had something to do with whatever had flown over his head.
The rest of the spirit detectives were floating behind Kuwabara with Botan watching as she held Hiei’s unconscious body.

‘Shit shit shit…’ Yusuke thought, ‘How the fuck were they going to get out of this one.’

“Botan the portal quick and Kuwabara get the bodies quickly and run.”

Kuwabara dispersed his sword and did as Yusuke said; his adrenalin running high made him faster than normal along with fear for his friends. The ninjas did nothing and just watched calmly, Youko noticed with a clinical eye as he too turned to go through the portal with the others.
Kuwabara was the last to jump through as he half carried and dragged Yusuke’s and Kurama’s bodies by the scruff of their clothing to the portal, as he went to jump, a slash of pain went through his left arm making him let go of Kurama’s body. He throwed Yusuke roughly through the portal and went to grab Kurama once more as he did so the ninja sent of another purple flash straight at him which punched him in the chest and threw him straight back into the portal.

Koenma was sitting behind his desk doing his usual mountain of paperwork and wondering how his team were doing when suddenly a portal opened straight into his office and in came flying through was Botan with Hiei on her oar behind also was the flying spirits of his team.

“What the ….”

Koenma stood up panicking wildly, just then Yusuke’s body came lurching through and landed awkwardly on the floor.

“Hey watch it Kuwabara be carefully.” Yusuke shouted out, just then a flash of purple light was seen and Kuwabara’s body went flying through the portal too and landed on Koenma’s desk, then the portal closed.

“Kuwabara!!!”

Botan screamed, she quickly landed her oar down setting Hiei down on the floor then rushed over to Kuwabara. Koenma who turned quickly into his teenage form called for George and then helped Botan with Kuwabara who was badly wounded. As for the rest of the group they all came to the quick realisation that Kurama’s body had been left behind.

An hour later the spirit detectives minus Kuwabara whose injuries were being healed in the infirmary along with Hiei’s and Yusuke’s bodies being kept under watch there too, had congregated back in Koenma’s office.
Koenma sat behind his desk in his toddler form once more and looked at his now demoralised team, Hiei standing in one corner face blank but eyes blazing with anger as he stared back making Koenma gulp nervously. As for Yusuke and Youko both were watching Kurama closely with a concerned eye as he sat down looking lost and pale.

“Well now there is no using moping, the situation still hasn’t changed we still have to get you two back into your bodies at least and then we can concentrate on finding Kurama’s.” Koenma’s voice getting more confident and arrogant as he went along.

“And how the fuck will we find Kurama’s body it could be anywhere by now.”

“Look Yusuke calm down, maybe Hiei’s Jagan will be able to help, I don’t know but I don’t expect you of all people to give up so easy.”

Yusuke straightened up from his slouched position as his eyes flashed.

“Too fucking right I ain’t.”

Youko suddenly stood up and stretched lasciviously like a cat and smirked.

“As if I Youko Kurama would let some lower class demons steal anything from me and get away with it.”

“Hnnn”

“Well then that’s better. Now I’ve sent someone back to the shrine to check the area for me and see if there are any clues.”

“Who?”

“Erm just some one who works now and then for me? Ahh Botan what’s the news on Kuwabara.” Koenma said in obvious relief at the sight of Botan as she came back into the office. Hiei’s eyes narrowed wondering who else Koenma had working for him.

“He is fine now sir and awake too though he is feeling quite upset.”

“Stupid baka.”

“Now now Hiei lets go.”

With Koenma leading they all went back to the infirmary, Kurama was lost in thought and seemed hardly aware of where he was going. Youko was getting quite worried about his despondency and hoped the young man would snap out of it quick and glanced at Hiei who too was aware of what was happening to him. Hiei sighed and then walked next to Kurama as they followed along the hallway and then with his usual harsh tone.

“Wallowing in self pity will not change your situation fox.”

“Hmm.”

“Kurama.” The tone made Kurama blink and then become more aware of Hiei.

“We will get your body back, but this whimpering of yours will not help us. You will make me regret something and I never regret.”

“Regret?”

“Yes regret that I made you my friend.”

Hiei looked at Kurama who then straightened himself as he walked and then nodded back which Hiei reflected.
As they reached the infirmary’s entrance Hiei who then went to walk past Youko heard a “Thank you.”

The spirit detectives finally reached Kuwabara’s room who now was sitting up in bed and been waited on by two pretty nurses to his great delight.

“I the great and powerful…”

‘Stupid baka.’ thought Hiei in disgust.

Kuwabara stopped his usual spiel and flinched when he saw Kurama and Youko. Koenma dismissed the nurses quickly; as they left the room Kuwabara swallowed and then turned to Kurama.

“How are …” Koenma was then interrupted.

“I know you can’t forgive me but you have my solemnly word Kurama that I will get your body back and restore your spirit.”

It seemed strange to see Kuwabara sound so serious and act mature, Kurama just nodded back whilst Yusuke and Koenma jaws hit the floor.

“Okay then where Yusuke’s body is, let’s gets the party started.” Kuwabara quickly jumped out of bed and then groaned as he put a hand over his chest at the sudden strike of pain.

“Now Kuwabara be careful, your body is still tender in places.”

Botan went over and gentle touched him in concern making Koenma and the others look in surprise at the interaction, especially when Kuwabara blushed.

Hiei and Yusuke’s bodies were in another slightly larger room lying in two single beds, two ogres were guarding the doorway and inside George were sitting nearby the beds keeping an eye on them too, he promptly got up and walked out when they came in and shut the door behind him to give them privacy.

“So all I have to do is kiss Yusuke’s soul and then Yusuke’s body.” Kuwabara’s face getting paler and paler as he got ready for the ritual.

“You must also build up your spirit power up to its strongest as well Kuwabara or it won’t work.” Koenma added.

Kuwabara nodded weakly back, as for Yusuke he was getting paler too at the thought that he was going to be kissed by Kuwabara, ‘Oh man I’ve had no action for weeks and now I’m going to be kissed by the idiot.’

“Remember guys you promised no word gets out about this or I will kill you.”

Kuwabara walked over to the spirit Yusuke and then as he did so he concentrated on building his spirit power, he felt it rising up in his body until it was at an almost painful level.

Yusuke concentrating too didn’t notice a certain mischievous smile appear on Botan’s face as she reached inside her pink kimono and brought out a small camera, though Hiei did whose smile was very evil in response.

Both Yusuke and Kuwabara gulped as the tension in the room started rising to, with a deep breathe Kuwabara leaned forward to kiss Yusuke who now clenching his fists and closing his eyes waited. The pairs attention which were definitely else where so they didn’t notice as a few clicks and flashes going off occasionally.

Just as Kuwabara lips were maybe a cm from Yusuke’s again a small electric charge came out again except a lot stronger then the first time and hit Kuwabara and pushed him back making his lips go cold.

“Owie myy lipps ave gon numbb.”

“Oh dear this doesn’t look good.” murmured Koenma

“Damn I was so close to getting that picture.” Everyone looked in shock to here Botan curse, as for Yusuke.

“Hey Botan you promised.”

“No I didn’t the rest did, I said nothing remember.”

Botan giggled at Yusuke’s face getting redder and redder.

“Arggghhhhhhhhhh.”

“Shhhh Yusuke you have a bigger problem now, we have to find some one else to break the curse.”

“How comes Kuwabara couldn’t do it you think.”

“Mmmm.” Koenma mind was racing trying to think why it hadn’t work

“Wouldn’t a priest or priestess be more able to break this curse?” Youko interrupted his thoughts, Koenma face flushed at this remembering the conversation that Kurama had brought up before they’d left for the mission.

“Err well I’m not …”

“He is right sir, maybe I should go and get……...”

“Botan I order you to say no more.”

Angrily Koenma turned on Botan who was looking pleadingly at him.

“But sir she could do it, you know she has the power.”

“It is forbidden, you know that.”

“So you do know that girl don’t you, for fucks sake Koenma if she can help us, why are you refusing us, Kurama’s body could be anywhere and time is running out. The longer we wait the harder it will be to find him.”

Yusuke shouted loudly and walked over in front of Botan who Koenma was looking at in annoyance.

“I’m sorry but it is not in my hands, I can’t give you permission…”

Suddenly the door opened with George running back in with panic on his face.

“You’re Highness, sir, sir.”

“What George…”

Behind George a teenaged girl walked in, she was dressed in a black skin tight clothing with, her hair was in two tights buns tied with orange cloth matching the belt around her waist which held a small sword but what surprised them the most was the large boomerang she carried on her back.

“A taijya.” Youko murmured

“What…”

“A demon exterminator, their clan died out though about 500 years ago.” Youko explained.

Koenma eyes bulged at the visitor who was walking over to him with a scroll in her hand.

“Lady Rin this is a honour.” Koenma bowed to the young lady as he blushed at the young girl who smiled in response as she gave him the scroll.
Koenma unrolled the scroll and quickly read through it, his eyes widening as he went along.

“Botan…”

“Yes Sir…”

“You will go to the Sunset Shrine and pick up Lady Higurashi and bring her here.”

Botan stared at Koenma and then at the girl who was still smiling as she curiously looked at the others, nodding jerkily Botan created a portal and left.

“Hey Koenma who is this Higurashi person and how are we going to break this curse.”

“Yusuke the girl who you saw was Lady Higurashi and she is a powerful priestess. She can break the curse”

And with that Koenma left the room as the rest stared. As for Rin once she finished her observation of the others she nodded briefly and then a small black hole appeared under her feet slowly she sunk down through it and then disappeared along with the portal.

“What is going on?”

Botan took a deep breathe before she pressed the door bell on the front door. She was feeling extremely nervous and worried, she was about to meet a living legend. She had heard stories about Lady Higurashi for centuries and now she was going to meet her. She quickly smoothed her hair down and straightened her kimono and then waited, she heard a male yell, and “I’ll get it.”

A boy about 13 years old opened the door with cheeky smile and mischievous brown eyes looking into her face, she smiled at him and watched in amusement when he went bright red, ‘how cute‘.

“Hello I have come to see Lady Kagome, the Shikon Miko.”

As she talked Botan could sense a great sadness which was emanating from inside the house along with sounds of low sobbing.
The young boy escorted her in. “Erm come in I don’t if my sister is in, though I’ll ask my mam.”

“Mam.”

“I’m in kitchen Souta.”

Botan followed Souta in as she got closer she became aware of the aura of sadness getting stronger. Souta came to a brief stop as so did Botan.

“Sister!”

On the floor along with his mother a young women was been held tight as she cried, her mother was rocking her to calm her down.

“Oh my!”

Botan looked on in shock not sure what to do. Suddenly the young women stiffened and then even though still crying looked straight at Botan.

“Who are you?” She whispered.


TBC
On the next chapter Kagome finally gets to meet the spirit detectives.