Yu Yu Hakusho Fan Fiction / InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ The Rose that Binds ❯ Chapter 7 ( Chapter 7 )

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Chapter 7

 

A loud crashing woke them. Saiyu was in a crouched position, her Shinaptra held in one hand and a deadly seed in the other, already infused with her power. Keisu stood a little off to the side, his twin blades drawn.

 

"Good work, Baka. Now they'll never know we're here," Hiei said, a look of disgust on his face.

 

"What was that, Shorty?" Kuwabara yelled.

 

"C'mon, guys. I wanna get these two caught, back to Koenma's and go to bed," Yusuke whined.

 

"Did you come to get your butts kicked again?" Keisu asked, smirking at the group.

 

"Ha, we didn't get our butts kicked the first time. Your girlfriend there just surprised us, is all. But that won't happen again." Yusuke cracked his knuckles, a slight grin on his face and anticipation in his eyes.

 

"Don't be too hasty, Yusuke," warned Kurama.

 

"Right."

 

The Reikai Tantei advanced on the two demons cautiously, the last encounter fresh in their minds. Keisu raised his swords and Saiyu stood from her crouched position. They took up the same stance as before, Keisu in front of Saiyu with his swords brandished, and Saiyu behind and to the right, her Shinaptra held at her side.

 

The SD's stopped a few feet from the kitsunes. Kuwabara created his Spirit Sword, Kurama drew his rose, Yusuke gathered his energy for his Shot Gun, and Hiei stood with his hand on the hilt of his katana.

 

"Let's make this quick. There're places I gotta be," Yusuke said. He charged Keisu, who once again smirked and jumped out of the way. He was now behind and a little to the left of his sister, who had her Shinaptra up in a defensive position. Keisu's swords were now at his sides.

 

I see. One always defends while the other attacks. We'll have to be more careful. That makes for a strong offense as well as defense. Kurama's thoughts were cut short as the girl spoke.

 

"We do not wish to fight you, only to find our way home," she tried to reason with them.

 

"And we don't want to fight you. All we want is to take you to Lord Koenma. Maybe he can figure out how this happened," Kurama said.

 

Saiyu seemed to be thinking it over while Keisu was standing there picking at his claws. She decided to put a block around her mind and converse with her brother.

 

Keisu.

 

Huh? Saiyu?

 

She glanced at Hiei. Block your mind from all but me and what is going on around you.

 

Why?

 

Because I need to speak to you. In private.

 

There was a pause. Okay, done.

 

What do you think? Should we take them up on their offer?

 

I don't know. It sounds kinda fishy to me. But you're a better judge than I am. What do you think?

 

The entire time the two Youkos were discussing the offer, the Reikai Tantei were also speaking with each other.

 

"Do you think they'll take the bait?" Yusuke wanted to know.

 

"I didn't say it to bait them into a trap. I merely told them the truth," Kurama stated.

 

"Well, we'll have to take them to Koenma one way or another. If it's by force, that's all the better. I need to let off some steam," Kuwabara said, striking a "macho" pose.

 

"We might actually succeed this time, if you don't tell them you're attacking. Ningen no baka," Hiei said with a small smirk.

 

"You wanna say that to my face, Shrimp!"

 

"I thought I just did."

 

"That's enough you two. It seems they've made a decision." Kurama looked over to the two kitsunes.

 

The vixen stepped forward slightly. "We have decided to go with you. On one condition."

 

The group waited expectantly.

 

"You can't separate us, we stay together the whole time," Keisu said, crossing his arms, as if daring them to deny his request.

 

"Sounds fair enough." Yusuke opened his communicator. "Yo, Botan, we need a portal."

 

"Did you catch them already?" she asked.

 

"Actually, they're coming willingly," he told the ferry girl.

 

"Oh. Well, just push the button on the controller I gave you!" Botan said cheerily.

 

Yusuke smiled sheepishly and pushed the green button. A second later, a blue, shimmering portal appeared before them.

 

"After you," Keisu said while bowing, one arm behind his back and the other extended toward the portal.

 

"Hard to believe, but that kid's an even bigger smartass than I am," Yusuke mumbled under his breath.

 

"It does make it hard to live with him day after day," Saiyu said after Kuwabara had gone through. Keisu was next, followed by Yusuke, then Hiei with his ever present mask of indifference. Then it was just Kurama and Saiyu.

 

"Go ahead, I'll follow behind you," Kurama offered, motioning to the glowing portal.

Saiyu cocked her head and looked at him through sad eyes. "Always the gentleman, weren't you, Grandfather." She then walked through, leaving a stunned Kurama to follow.

 

So, she knows. I'm glad. It'll make it easier to explain to her all that happened. He thought once he recovered.

 

A sad, worried voice answered him. Easier for you maybe.

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"Are we almost there? I'm goin' blind here," whined Keisu. The odd group was walking down one of the numerous white hallways in the Reikai, headed toward Koenma's office.

 

Hiei growled, getting fed up with the kitsune no baka ahead of him. Did Koenma really need this brat? One swing would be all it took.

 

Do not even try it. My Poisoned Ivy was not the worst of my plant ensemble. I have abilities that are much, much worse. If you have a death wish, then by all means, proceed.

 

Hiei turned and narrowed his eyes at the girl and let out a low growl. She merely glared in return, completely unfazed. Looking at Kurama, he saw the fox narrow his eyes slightly as they quickly flashed from green to gold then back. Hiei "Hn"ed and turned back around, his anger heightened.

 

Damn meddling family. She's just like her grandfather.

 

C'mon, you like her.

 

Who the hell are you?

 

Why, I'm your conscience. You really don't visit often enough, Hiei.

 

Get out.

 

I'm afraid I can't do that, Hiei. I'm a part of you whether you like it or not. Now, about that beautiful vixen.

 

What about her?

 

When are you going to begin courting her?

 

What?!

 

The fire apparition paused momentarily in his walk down the hallway, causing the two foxes to glance at each other, then Hiei. He tried to act like nothing out of the ordinary happened.

 

What are you talking about? I'm not attracted to her.

 

Now you're just in denial.

 

I am not in denial!

 

Uh, huh. Anyway, I suggest you do it soon. Your mating season is beginning soon, as well as hers. It will be the perfect time.

 

Leave me alone.

 

You know it's going to happen sooner or later.

 

I don't like her and I'm not going to make her my mate. Now leave me be.

 

You keep telling yourself that, Fire Boy.

 

Go away!

 

All right, but I'll be back.

 

Hiei let out a soft sigh. I don't like her. . . do I?

 

Something wrong, Hiei?

 

He turned slightly, looking at Kurama from the corner of his eye. Nothing, Fox. He turned back around, in deep thought once again.

 

Kurama smirked, knowing full well where the Koorime's attention was, and looked to the side. His granddaughter, his Youko Saiyu. She was looking straight ahead, no expression apparent on her flawless face.

 

I still can't believe she's alive. Youko sighed happily, yet sadly.

 

How long has it been again? Kurama asked his alter ego.

 

Seventy Makaian years. She's grown so much since then. Into a beautiful vixen.

 

You must be proud.

 

Oh, I am. But I can't help but feel guilty.

 

Why is that? They turned the final corner, only to be stopped by George.

 

"Uh, you might have to wait a few minutes. . ." he said timidly.

 

"What? Why?" Yusuke demanded.

 

"Lord Koenma, uh. . .needs a little more time to uh. . .organize. . .himself."

 

"Organize himself?"

 

"Yes." The ogre looked nervously at the group before him, then behind him to the door.

 

"Forget this," Yusuke said, striding forward and pushing the huge doors open. "Yo, Toddler. We brought 'em." He stopped dead in his tracks, his eyes widening a bit.

 

Koenma was pacing his office, his overly large hat off and his hands practically ripping his hair out. He was mumbling almost incoherently. "I'm. . .die. Don't know. . .didn't look before. . .send. . .too dangerous. . .I'm gonna die. . .die. . .die. . .so dead. . ."

 

The SD's and demons stared at the panicked prince. What was he talking about?

 

"I'm sorry, sir. I tried to stop them, but they wouldn't listen." George came through the door, pushing his way to the front and wringing his hands. Koenma looked up, finally noticing the small crowd. His eyes widened in fright when he spotted the two Youkos.

 

"Hi," Keisu waved, a smile on his face and mischief in his eyes. The young prince's eyes rolled back in his head and he dropped to the ground.

 

George rushed to his side. "Lord Koenma!"

 

Everyone turned to face Saiyu and Keisu. Saiyu's eyebrows were raised in amusement, as were the corners of her mouth. Keisu stood there, his hand still in the air and his eyebrows also raised.

 

"What? What I say?"

 

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There you go. Once again, I'm sorry it didn't work last time. And this time I actually had time to proof read. So, hopefully, it's all good. And again, sorry.