Yu Yu Hakusho Fan Fiction / InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ The Kawaridane ❯ Consequences of Action ( Chapter 20 )

AN: Yay! New Chapter! Loves! R&R…… I do not own.

 

Kurushimi open the door to his bedchamber slowly. His piercing blue eyes took in the state of the hanyou he'd left in his bed. She was still asleep. He rubbed absentmindedly at his arm where a new limb, “willingly” sacrificed by one of their men, attached to the rest f his arm. It was bothering him tonight. Along with his conscience.

Kurushimi didn't think he had a conscience. He'd felt dead inside since he was a small boy but for some reason… this woman… changed him.

He had just spent the last few hours trying to get the disturbing images out of his head. He'd never had memories of his childhood before now, and the scenes that kept playing out in his mind were…disturbing.

He wandered across the room to his desk chair and sat on it backwards, resting his arms on the back. He glanced tiredly to his right out the window to see dawn would be breaking soon. He shook his head and sighed. He would have to wait for her to wake up. There was a shit storm coming and he didn't know what side he was on anymore.

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Hiei was panting hard, as he turned and spat blood onto the ground. Ayako was still two days away, and everyone in the party was exhausted past the point of movement.

Yukina was out cold in Kuwabara's arms and Kagome was diligently making the rounds healing all of their minor cuts, abrasions and concussions. Hiei refused to stop. His body screamed at him to relent but he wouldn't allow it. He felt sick to his stomach knowing what Ayako must be going through.

He had no doubt they would rape her.

He hoped she was strong enough to get through it. He would be there soon, and every single worthless demon in his way would wish he'd never been born.

Hiei's anger began to revive him. He felt strength come back to him and he smiled wickedly. Kurama spotted the look and quickly interrupted his thoughts.

“We need to rest Hiei, if only for a moment.”

Hiei turned his head slowly toward them, never losing that look of assured destruction.

“Hn.”

Hiei began to pace while the others watched, feeling the tension in the air build to a breaking point. Kurama looked at his friend and shook his head. Hiei turned and was about to leap off into the trees when a small hand touched his arm.

“Hiei, I need to speak with you.”

Hiei looked at the hand resting on his arm and slowly turned his head up to the face it belonged to. He deflated slightly. Kagome.

“Hn.” Hiei stalked off into the trees and Kagome hurried after him.

“Listen, Hiei. I know you feel fine and you feel strong but I can see your spirit energy slowly diminishing.” She sighed, “I think you need to rest.”

Hiei whipped around suddenly, a look of astonishment and anger on his face.

“Rest?” He cursed, “How can I rest when she is in their hands? I'm not stupid in knowing that she will be subject to their grimy paws caressing her young body. They will take her. They will take her over and over again and the faster I get there the less psychological and physical trauma MY beloved has to suffer.” Hiei growled the word `my' with such hatred and malice.

Kagome flinched slightly at his words but nodded her understanding.

“Yes I know Hiei. We all know. Hiei, you cannot hope to save her if the dragon takes over you.” Kagome said evenly.

Hiei's eyes widened. “How can you…”

“I can see it. You are fighting harder and faster and longer than all of us. No matter how invincible you think you are the dragon will take over if you do not rest and recover your spirit energy.” She said quietly. “Hiei, I've seen what the dragon can do. If you are unable to control it when we finally reach her, you may end up killing her as well.”

Hiei turned away in anger, but Kagome noted he deflated even more.

She gave him time. She could only imagine what it would be like to have the one person you cared about more than life taken from you to be tortured and raped. She loved her sister very much and the anger within her felt unbearable. It would be nothing compared to his anger.

“Will you knock me unconscious?” He asked quietly.

She nodded and realized he wasn't facing her. She made a small sound of ascent.

“He hung his head lower. You better do it now, while the wisdom of your words still holds me to this spot.”

She walked over and cautiously put a hand on the back of his neck. She searched out the strand of spirit power keeping him awake and severed it. He should be out for hours. He collapsed backwards into her arms and she crumpled under his weight, breaking his fall with her body. She cradled his head in her lap and felt tears run down her face.

It was too much; thinking of her sister in that horrible place. Her heart broke as she sat with Hiei in her lap and she cried for the pain both had suffered. Finally she cleared her throat and called for Inuyasha. She'd told him what she planned to do and he was beside her in a heartbeat, gathering the small fire apparition in his arms. They looked at each other wordlessly and walked back to the rest.

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Ayako felt like she'd been hit by a truck. Her body ached in the strangest places and she tried hard not to move. She tried hard not to wake.

Sunlight streaming through the window fell on her face and forced her eyes open. She slowly took in her surroundings. Her eyes settled on the figure sleeping on the chair.

She gasped and woke with a start as foggy images came to her brain. She looked down at her own body and found she was wrapped in a light green yukata. `That's not right.'

She took in the room around her again, and her eyes rested on her restraints. She followed the chains to the wall behind her and found she was still restrained.

Why couldn't she remember what happened. She tried to get to her feet on the large bed but a sharp pain from between her legs made her fall back down.

She shuffled back until her back was against the wall and she curled her knees up to her head. She slowly rocked back and forth as memory from the night before came back.

She wasn't surprised by what had happened. She was horrified by her reaction. She couldn't believe the betrayal she committed. Willingly. She felt like she was going to be sick. She searched frantically on either side of the bed for a waste bin but found none. She was concentrating hard on not breathing when a container was shoved into her hands.

She threw up the meagre contents of her stomach, and continued to dry heave for another couple minutes. She took the towel that was offered and wiped her mouth before she turned her eyes up to her captor.

The look on his face took her off guard.

He looked haggard and conflicted. There were large dark circles under his eyes, and Ayako presumed he hadn't slept. She didn't know what to say to him, all the angry words died in her throat.

They sat and stared at one another for what seemed like an eternity.

He turned away and his long silver hair hid his face from view. She heard him clear his throat and mentally prepared for his words.

“I hated you. You were the symbol of everything that was taken from me as a child. My family was murdered by your tyrannous parents, and my childhood taken from me.” He whispered softly.

“At least that's what I thought.”

Ayako's eyes widened. `What the fuck?'

“I should not feel guilt for what I did to you. I had been waiting for that moment of ultimate conquest for most of my life. The thought of defeating you so thoroughly used to bring a smile to my face.” He turned towards her slightly. “Now it makes me sick to my stomach.”

“What have you done to me little Kawaridane?” He whispered, mostly to himself.

She sat in stunned silence. What was he saying? He raped her, and now he looked like his world had collapsed.

She didn't lose her anger. She felt violated and used. Worst of all she felt like she betrayed everything she felt for Hiei as her demon side took over and gave in to the dominant male sitting in front of her.

“Say something… please.” He pleaded.

“I….” Ayako began. “I don't know what you are thinking. I ask myself, is this another game? Is he still just messing with my head, as you did for months at the compound?”

Ayako felt like screaming in frustration. The demon sitting on the bed turned to face her and she braced herself.

“I can never atone for what I did to you.” Kurushimi whispered. Ayako watched his handsome face contort into one of guilt and confusion. “Something happened inside of me after…after…” he trailed off.

She waited for him to continue. There was something he wanted and she was not convinced by this display. It would take much more.

“I couldn't sleep. Memories have assaulted my mind constantly since last night. I feel like my entire world is crumbling around my ears. And you are the cause.” He finished softly.

There was a knock at the door that interrupted her thoughts.

“What is it?” He snarled.

“Kurushimi-sama, Nikushimi-sama requests your presence in the throne room immediately. He also said to bring the hanyou.” A subordinate voice came from the hall.

He sighed. “I'm on my way!”

He stood up and walked across the room. Grabbing a small kimono from the wardrobe he tossed it to her and released her from her chains.

She dressed quickly like a zombie and allowed him to lead her from the room.

She was so deep in thought about this turn of events she failed to notice the conversation being held about her with Nikushimi.

“I see the bitch looks pleasantly cowed, Kurushimi.” He smirked cruelly.

“Hai, Nikushimi-sama, she was not as good as could be expected but she made an entertaining little whore.” Kurushimi tried to mimic the smirk and succeeded. He'd done it for real for years…

Nikushimi took in the state of the female hanyou behind his closest subordinate. She indeed looked…different. Spaced out and broken.

“Very good, boy. I'll be heading out to the Eastern outpost for a few hours. Seems the people of this troublesome land are rebelling. I shouldn't be long. Keep an eye on things around here.” Nikushimi reached past Kurushimi and grabbed a hold of Ayako's neck chain and gave a sharp pull. He jammed a syringe with the serum in it, in her neck and she began to feel the effects. They were coming slower than usual.

Awareness flashed back into her eyes and she seethed with hatred at the man. He raised his hand and her body became obedient. Her demon and holy energy had not been sealed for some time and her body was resisting but she was so caught off guard she hadn't the time to react. She cursed inwardly. `Dammit! That was my chance!'

Her body followed the hateful demon meekly as he led her into the center of the room and casually tossed her body towards the other demons gathered. She rolled on the floor like a lifeless doll, as the ten or so lieutenants began watering at the mouth.

“Entertain yourselves. When I return we will quash this rebellion once and for all.” With that he released his h old on her and left the room.

She looked around at the faces of the lieutenants and felt panic creep into her mind. She could no longer feel her demon energy again and she hadn't much holy energy left. She remained still, intending to take one out before she was taken away to her gruesome fate.

She was kicked sharply in the ribs by one of the demons and she coughed and spat blood on the floor as she felt hands lift her from behind and hold her upright. Weakly she lifted her right arm and placed it on the demon standing in front of her. With all her will power she grit her teeth and sent the last of her holy power into his brain, killing him instantly. She felt a sharp pain in her abdomen as her newly healed ribs were crushed once again and the right side of her vision exploded as she was struck hard and she felt her body go cold as she hit the floor. As she sank into unconsciousness, she felt a powerful spirit energy surge and the air around her turn frigid.

`I hope I don't wake up for a long time…'

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Hiei woke just before dawn on the third day.

He looked around and saw they were indoors for the first time since they'd arrived. He looked around the tent and found his companions sleeping peacefully around him.

He turned to face the door and found Yusuke standing watch.

“Spirit Detective… where…how long?” Hiei spoke quietly.

Yusuke jerked his head in his direction and managed a small smile. “Good morning Hiei.”

“Answer me.” Hiei growled low.

“It's been a day and a half. We are less than a day from the main keep, and we are currently in one of the rebellion army's camps.” Yusuke said solemnly.

Hiei nodded slightly and stretched. The girl had been right. He had needed to rest. Dammit.

Kuwabara began to stir and he sat up, yawning loudly and rubbing his eyes.

“Oh, Hiei. You're up.” He said too cheerily.

“Hn.” Hiei scowled.

“Geez, always wearing the grumpy pants shrimp. You should consider a change.”He grumbled.

“And you should consider not forcing me to kill you.” Hiei shot back.

Yusuke snorted. Hiei glared.

“What? That was funny!” Yusuke grinned.

“Hn…”

“Hiei, you're harmonic voice lifts my spirits this early in the morning. Would you sing for me?” A voice came from Hiei's left.

“Stuff it fox, or your mate will not have another child.” Hiei growled.

“Well I see everyone's sense of humour and camaraderie is back.” Genkai grumbled from Hiei's right, “If you children are finished bickering I believe now is a good time to discuss our final assault, and rescue my daughter.”

Yawns and stretches were seen across the room but everyone dragged themselves into the land of the living and strapped on their respective weapons and supplies.

Genkai unfurled the same map from before and spread it on the low table in the center of the tent.

“Now the leader of the rebellion, Shuhan, has informed me that our coming has provided the required catalyst to spark the demons of this land to take up arms.” Genkai looked around at all their faces and settled back on the map. “Most of the outposts are already under siege, but he fears without Nikushimi dead, they cannot have ultimate victory.”

“I have informed him of our predicament and he has provided me with a description of the main keep and its defences. Apparently one of his lieutenants used to be in the honour guard stationed at the keep.” Hiei scowled.

“What, Hiei?” Genkai snapped.

“Nothing, baba… get on with it.” He growled back.

“Look Hiei… we'll get her back.” Genkai said sincerely.

Shocked faces were seen all around.

Hiei sighed, and motioned for her to continue.

“Anyway, I believe we should do this silently. Unfortunately for us we have no idea if Nikushimi will be there when we infiltrate, but for now our sole purpose is Ayako's rescue. Once we get her out we can worry about an assault at full strength. If an opportunity presents itself to take out either Nikushimi or Kurushimi, you may take it, but remember we want Ayako first and foremost.”

Genkai was met with nods.

“We are currently half a day from our destination. If we pace ourselves we can make it their by nightfall and conserve most our energy. Pack up children… let's head out.” Genkai finished with a small smile.

Hiei turned away from the rest to gather his things. She would be back in his arms by tonight, and he'd never let her go again.

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Kurushimi watched as the demons bent to grab Ayako by the under arms and haul her to her feet. He was secretly fighting an inner battle as he watched Nikushimi walk away and kept track of his presence.

He couldn't understand his new found feelings regarding this matter, but he discovered he couldn't let those demon scum bags touch her either.

He waited until he could no longer sense Nikushimi and finally he let his spirit power flex and flow freely. He watched with a small smile as she managed to kill one of her attackers. She was struck hard and her head hit the floor hard. Kurushimi felt the rage build from within.

Without much thought he stalked towards her and watched the shocked faces of his demon subordinates as he roughly pushed them aside and growled if they tried to get near her.

He gently gathered the small creature in his arms and turned to leave them unharmed.

“What are you doing Kurushimi-sama?! Nikushimi-sama promised we could have a taste of her!” One particularly brave demon shouted at his back.

Kurushimi turned his head slightly to fix ice blue eyes on the imbecile who'd chosen to speak up. Without movement of any kind his eye's flashed and the already icy cold air turned hard and the one who'd spoken found himself encased in ice.

As Kurushimi turned to leave the room the unfortunate demon shattered into thousands of pieces and melted on the floor. The other lieutenants were much smarter, and chose to vacate the area as quickly as possible.

Kurushimi stalked down the halls to his chambers and looked down at the small woman in his arms.

`What have I done now?' He sighed. There's no turning back now.