Yu Yu Hakusho Fan Fiction ❯ Caged ❯ Jofrl ( Chapter 2 )

Caged

"Welcome to The Demon Network headquarters. I am Sali. I will be in charge of this particular groups every need and accommodation. Please don't hesitate to ask about anything. And I mean anything," Sali, a tall dark humanoid demon lectured. He winked at Hiei, who blinked right back. Kurama noticed the insinuation and blushed.

They were traveling in a large group of nine or so. Normally people who came to the Network traveled in pairs. Yusuke was walking to Kurama's left and Kuwabara was walking to Hiei's right. Hiei stood abnormally close to Kurama, signifying to the other demons that Kurama was his chosen mate. Kurama couldn't help but feel special, but it couldn't over power the nervous feeling that had been steadily building. A pair of demons walked behind them, and a threesome behind them. Sali ushered them inside a large viewing room. It was made to accommodate fifty people comfortably.

"From here you will see the offers we are making," Sali said. Yusuke and Kuwabara stood by the door. The pair walked to the front row as the threesome parked at the back. Hiei took Kurama's hand and led him down to the middle. Kurama blushed the entire way.

Hiei could tell something was up with Kurama. He was distant, hadn't cracked a smile all day. He looked at the kitsune seated beside him. Kurama was fidgeting with his hands. Hiei sighed and took one in his own. Kurama looked at him, startled. Hiei gave him a small half-smile.

"This is our first offer," Sali began. The group zoned out. They had no need for any other information than the information on Simone. Kurama began to fidget again. Hiei squeezed the hand he was holding captive. Kurama tried to smile at him, but failed miserably.

"And this is our prized possession. Simone. She is an ancient cat-demon of considerable power…" Sali droned. Hiei stared at the live image of the cat demon. She was fiddling with the steel collar about her neck. A new demon entered the room. Kurama jumped in his seat. Hiei looked at his partner. Kurama's hand tightened painfully on Hiei's own. Hiei ignored the pain and focused on the new demon on the screen.

"This is our trainer, Jofrl," Sali droned. The demon `Jofrl' was a tall, mature demon. He was in the form of a human, but had large ears. His hair was a curly, shoulder length, brown. His eyes were amber. He was well built, but not thin. He wore a black ensemble of a pair of pants, and a turtleneck sweater. He made his way to Simone. Simone looked up at him. She snarled, but suddenly jolted.

"Right now Jofrl is subduing her behavior. Over a period of time her spirit and will and behavior patterns will be broken. Then he will just have to mold her mind into what she is to be sold as," Sali continued. Kurama started to shake visibly.

"Are you alright?" Hiei asked. Kurama seemed not to hear him. The lights came back on. The screen went black. Hiei heaved a sigh of relief. Kurama's shaking calmed.

"If you will follow me, I will lead you to your rooms…"

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"Damn you Jofrl!" Simone's deep voice shouted. Jofrl ignored her. "You will not break me!"

"I will break you as I did every other demon that has come to this place since my personal whore," Jofrl's gong toned voice told the cat demoness. Simone growled as he approached. Jofrl ignored the threat. Simone changed into her panther form. Jofrl pulled out a dart gun. Simone ran. Jofrl shot.

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Kurama was wandering around the gardens of the Network at sunset. He seemed to know where he was going. He looked about at the plants and communicated with them. Footsteps echoed in the passageway running alongside the outer walls of the gardens. They paused in their movement as Kurama put his fingers to a particularly beautiful flower.

Kurama bent down and sniffed the fragrant scent that was this unique flower. This flower that could only be found here, in this garden. He felt the approach of a ki, but decidedly ignored it. He was to busy talking to this beautiful plant.

"They're lovely, are they not?" Kurama's body shook. He whirled around to see Jofrl standing behind him.

"Yes," Kurama replied quickly. Jofrl cocked his head to the side. He crouched down beside Kurama.

"I only know one person who could talk to plants. I know only one person that can get close to these particular plants without getting stung by their poisons. But he does not look like you," Jofrl spoke, somewhat in a trance.

"I have no idea what you're talking about," Kurama replied. Jofrl snapped out of his reverie. He smiled at the kitsune.

"You're the small fire demon's toy, are you not?" Jofrl asked bluntly. Kurama blushed.

"I wouldn't say that…" Kurama replied.

"But he acts like you are."

"I…"

"You must be his. There is no other reason for you to be with him that close, unless you are a whore, hired for the week."

"I am no whore!"

"Then you must be his."

"But I'm not."

"Then you are a whore."

"I am not some slut! I am not a whore!"

"You must be…"

"I will never do that again!"

"…."

Kurama swallowed hard and got up. He moved away from the kneeling demon. Jofrl stayed on the ground. Kurama turned and ran.

Author's notes: Uh, don't ask how I came up with this story. I'm not quite sure myself. It's gonna be just some short blip, and the chapters are short. So, enjoy it if you can. Reviews are appreciated. Flames are bad. I've never said it before, but nows as good a time as any.