Yu Yu Hakusho Fan Fiction ❯ Past Encounters ❯ The Meeting of the Circle of the Black rose, part one ( Chapter 9 )

Past Encounters

Written By: Sakura Harusame

Beta-ed by: Dani Yuy

Disclaimer: See chapter 1-6…

A/N: A rare chapter with nothing but Yoko! No Shuichi being in control, just Yoko. But Shuichi will be talking to Yoko at random points.

The way things are written: "…"- talking, italics- thinking, /…/- telepathy, bold italics- Yoko/ Shuichi (whoever is trapped inside)

Chapter 9: The Meeting of the Circle of the Black Rose, part one

"Where the Hell are we?" Yusuke yelled, pulling some twigs out of his hair. He had transformed into his youkai form for the meeting and now he was regretting it.

"We're in Mukuro's territory you baka…" Hiei lunged at a C-class youkai and sliced it in half.

"Yusuke, why are you wearing that?" Yoko asked with a little amusement in his voice.

"That kid that gave me my letter was at my place when I got back… He pretty much shoved me into this outfit." Yusuke grumbled. He felt, and looked in his opinion, so stupid. "Stupid clothes, stupid meeting, stupid everything!"

Hiei moved a branch to reveal a paved path leading to a large gate. "Through there is Mukuro's palace."

"Then let's go." Yoko brushed passed Hiei and walked to the gate; Yusuke and Hiei close behind.

"Who goes!" One of the guards, a lower B-class youkai by his ki, asked.

"Hiei, heir to Mukuro." Hiei said with a snarl, stepping from the shadows.

"Yoko Kurama, heir to Yomi."

"And Urameshi Yusuke, new ruler of Raizen's territory."

The guard bowed to Hiei. "Gomen nasai Hiei-sama. Mukuro-sama requests your presence in the Main Hall."

"Hn. Move." Hiei commanded with a growl.

The two guards scrambled to get out of the way as to let Hiei, Yoko, and Yusuke pass. The three made there was up to the palace doors at a relatively slow pace. Hiei was the first to reach the doors and pushed them open. Immediately, he was greeted with the sight of a scantly clad young youkai. Yoko and Yusuke were close behind spotting the girl as well. Hiei's heart seemed to skip a beat. He knew this girl; the outfit was so familiar to him. He just couldn't place where he had seen her from…

Sakura stood there and smiled at the three `guests.' She knew they recognized her, but didn't at the same time. That was what she was hoping for.

"Welcome, password." She said, the rehearsed tone she had had earlier with other guests gone now replaced with a more pleasant one.

"There is no phoenix from these ashes, there is no peace for me." All there of the boys responded in a dazed voice.

Sakura bowed, just enough to allow them to see down her top, then moved to allow them passage. Yoko was lost in a world of his own and didn't enter the building until Hiei and Yusuke pushed him through the doors. Sakura giggled.

Yusuke paused briefly. I know that giggle… He thought before walking into the banquet hall. They were being lead there by Sakura, still unaware it was her.

Yoko, we're here on business. This is work for us not time for you to jump any youkai with its defenses down at your first chance. Kurama reprimanded.

Mind your own business, Little One. Yoko growled in return. I'll jump her, or anyone else, if I please.

Yoko…

Fine, business first - pleasure later. Kurama snorted at Yoko's comment but left him alone. For now anyway.

"Hiei-sama, you are to come with me. Mukuro-sama wishes to see you. Yoko-san and Yusuke-san, Aya will show you where you are to go." Sakura motioned to said girl as she came into view.

"Come with me, Yoko-san and Yusuke-san." Yoko and Yusuke exchanged a look before following Aya. Once those three were out of sight, Sakura began to walk off but not without motioning to Hiei to follow her first. They walk in what seemed to be the opposite direction of where the others had gone.

Where is this onna taking me? This is not they way to Mukuro's throne room. Hiei, lost in his own thoughts, nearly ran into Sakura when she stopped at Mukuro's private quarters.

Sakura tapped on the door. "Mukuro-sama, Hiei-san is here to see you as you've ordered."

The door opened to reveal Mukuro. "Very good, you are dismissed. Come in Hiei."

Sakura bowed and walked off. She turned back to Mukuro and the look in her eyes promised death if she told Hiei anything. Mukuro nodded and walked into her chambers.

"What do you want, Mukuro?"

"Konichiwa to you as well, my heir."

"Knock it off. What do you want?" Hiei's eyes where stern but the look in them told Mukuro that he would rather be anywhere but here right now.

"I wanted to make sure you knew the rules of conduct for one of these meetings before you went in there. You are to sit at the High Table, along with myself, Yoko, Yomi, and Yusuke. You will be formally inducted to the Circle. If someone contests your induction, or someone wishes to contest your heirship, you will have to fight until surrender. Do not kill anyone tonight, Hiei. It will be seen as treason and will be disobeying my orders."

"Anything else I must remember?"

"Hai, and while I don't worry about you when it comes to this, I worry about Yoko and Yusuke. There will be an entertainer of sorts here tonight. She is a… performer. She sings she dances, and she is beautiful. She is not to be touched. By anyone, understood?"

"Hai. Now if you will excuse me…" Hiei turned back to the door.

"Wait." Hiei stopped. "Hiei, do me a favor: have fun tonight. Let lose but still have enough sense not to do two things."

"Hn, and what are those?"

"Forget the code of conduct I just told you of and take a drink from Yoko." Mukuro stated with a smile.

Hiei snorted before pulling open the door and walking out.

"You're never going to know what hit you tonight, my little heir." Mukuro whispered her voice mischievous and full of laughter.

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"Here is the Banquet Hall. Mukuro-sama and Yomi-san have requested that you sit at the High Table with them and Hiei-sama." Aya said as she opened the doors.

The hall was decorated in a beautiful array of color, red to blue and every color in-between. The tables were set up in small circles of four, each group being a different color. The High Table was set apart from the rest and was adorned in silver and gold. It was quite the sigh to behold.

"Woah… Hey onna, what's that there for?" Yusuke asked as he pointed to a pole infront of the High Table.

Aya giggled, knowing Yusuke was talking to her. "The entertainer, silly! What else?"

"Entertainer you say… And this entertainer - it's a she, correct?" Yoko asked, many thoughts, all of which were of a hentai nature, running through his mind.

Yoko, keep your libido in check for once, will you? Kurama reprimanded. I wish to walk away from tonight will my virgin eyes still intact…

Then close them, Little One. Yoko responded with a grin. Besides, I'm present in your mind at all times. You know as well as I do you that you no longer have virgin eyes. Or is it that you have already forgotten about the girls' locker room incident?

…Shut up Yoko. Came Kurama's well-bred and well-educated response.

"What are you smilin' about, Yoko?" Yusuke asked. "Oh! I get it! You're happy they're providing `entertainment'!"

"I'll leave the two of you to explore the Banquet Hall. Summon me if you require my assistance." With that said, Aya walked out of the room while laughing.

The two youkai did just that. They inspected every inch of the room, taking in the beautiful decorations and delicious smells of the upcoming feast. Yusuke's stomach growled, reminding him he'd only had breakfast that day and it was now around six o' clock in the evening in the Ningenkai.

Outside of the banquet hall, however, Sakura and Aya stood in deep conversation. Aya had a look on her serious face. Sakura's was equally as grave, as the two of them were discussing the night's upcoming events.

"Do you think things will go as planned, Sakura-san?" Aya asked. She seemed genuinely worried, something rare in the Makai.

"One can only hope Aya-chan, one can only hope. I'll go in and check on the boys now. I fear what could happen if I leave them unsupervised for too long…" Sakura's voice trailed off as she pushed open the door to the banquet hall. "Konichiwa."

Yusuke and Yoko whipped around and looked to the doorway. The youkai from before was standing there. She had a beautiful smile gracing her face.

"Konichiwa… um… I'm afraid I never caught your name." Yoko stated as he walked towards her.

"Aurora is my name." Sakura said quickly. Damn, now I'll look suspicious! At least I'm not lying. My name is Aurora; well at least my stage name is…

"Well then, konichiwa Aurora-chan." Yoko took her hand and kissed the back of it. She blushed slightly, but only for the effect. Or, at least, that's what she was telling herself.

"Now, now. Rule number one, Yoko-san, no touching. I'm a performer not a prostitute." Sakura said with a giggle.

"Ah, so you're the performer!" Yusuke exclaimed while checking `Aurora' out. "Well, I approve."

I wonder what Keiko would say if she heard you right now, Yusuke! Sakura thought as she spoke to said boy. Maybe I'll have to tell her about this later… "Hai, I'm the performer for tonight. I am also to see to you, Hiei-sama, and Yoko-san personally, Yusuke-san."

"What do you mean by `see to personally' onna?" A familiar voice demanded from the doorway.

"I am your personal servant for say here, Hiei-sama, as well as Yoko-san and Yusuke-san's." She shot Hiei a dark look before continuing. "And my name is Aurora, not `onna.' You'll do well to remember that."

"Well, I do believe she's a little pissed at you Hiei. What do you think?" Yusuke, being the smartass that he is, asked.

"Silence, tentai." Hiei snapped as an answer.

"Holy fuck!" Yusuke jumped as his pocket vibrated. He reached into his pocket and pulled out his communication mirror. "What now?"

"Hello there, Yusuke! How's the youkai hunt going?" Boton's usual cheery voice flowed out of the communicator.

"Not good… And will you quiet the Hell down! I don't need someone else to hear this!" Yusuke hissed in a whisper.

"Oops… gomen Yusuke!" Boton said in a much quieter voice then before.

"Ya, ya… You callin' just to check in or is there somethin' you need to tell me?"

A look of realization came over Boton's face as she smiled. "Oh hai! Koenma asked me to inform you that his father, Enma-sama, will be gone for the next week. You have until then to catch Sakura."

"Damn! Tell Koenma I'll catch her when I catch her!" He shut the communicator and shoved it in his pocket. He began to mutter. "Stupid orders, stupid toddler…"

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Yayness, I'm done with this chapter! I know some people have been looking forward to this… Maybe more then I know of. Hey! If you're gonna read it, you might as well review. I promise, you're computer will not bite you for it! ^.^ (I'm strange, yes I know.)