Yu Yu Hakusho Fan Fiction ❯ Shura's Quest - The forbidden Forest ❯ Scene 5 ( Chapter 5 )

[ Y - Young Adult: Not suitable for readers under 16 ]

These next couple scenes, there will be some fairly intense dialogue. Be warned, especially in the next scene.

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Scene 5 ------------------------------------------- Three Hours Later

* Once again the tension among the group of travelling demons has grown to an almost unbearable state and Yusuke stops walking to press a couple fingers to his forehead.


Yusuke- (Mumbling) Here we go again..


* Kurama glances at him then looks toward Touya who'd been staying close to his other side. The kitsune then turns to look toward Suzuki and Shishi who are next in line behind them.


Kurama- If any of you feel that you can't control this you should leave now before we go much deeper into this forest.

Shishi- I'm not leaving you, Kurama!

Touya- Nor am I.

Suzuki- It's not you they're gettin' hungry for,.. Fox.. err.. I mean..

* Kurama rolls his eyes when the blonde actually blushes a deep red and raises a hand to rub the back of his neck nervously.


Kurama- If you attack Yusuke.. You will be fighting me, as well..

Jin- You'll be contendin' with me, too!


* Jin swoops up to stand on Yusuke's other side and hover in a defensive stance. When he glances over his shoulder to wink quickly at Yusuke the Toushin takes a slow step back with his head tilted.


Yusuke- What the f---..?


* Shishi looks from Jin to Touya who has his cold gaze fastened on the samurai.


Touya- I've made my position clear enough, Shishi.


* Befuddled momentarily by the actions of those he considers his friends, Shishiwakamaru steps back from them. Yusuke wrenches his own baffled attention away from Jin to look at Shishi.


Yusuke- Shishi, you should go back and help Clint..


* Shishi levels a solid glare at Yusuke.


Shishi- Shut up, halfbreed!

Kurama- Shishi, this isn't a betrayal.. Yusuke speaks out of concern for..

Shishi- I don't need his concern or his orders!! I've always been on the outside with all of you!!

Touya- Don't allow your insecurities to get the better of you..


* Shishi moves back some more and grasps the hilt of his sword. Suzuki now turns his attention from Kurama to the samurai.


Suzuki- Oh, not that s--- again..

Jin- We be a group, here, Shishi.. How can ye be a-feelin' these things?

Shishi- A group? You say we're a group when you're all standing there protecting.. him?! I knew it!! I knew you were all just waiting for the right time to get rid of the pretty boy!

Suzuki- Kurama's not the one going crazy here, Imp!


* Everyone looks at Suzuki who suddenly realizes what he'd just blurted out. The blonde clears his throat and tries to grin at Kurama.


Suzuki- It's nothing.. but the heat.. of the moment.. No! I'm not in heat! I-I meant..


* Yusuke's voice brings their attentions back away from Suzuki.


Yusuke- (Quietly) He's losing his grip, Kurama.. You better do something..


* Kurama looks back toward the wild-eyed samurai.


Kurama- Shishi, listen to me.. You need to center yourself.. Fight this..

Shishi- Shut up!! I don't need you.. telling me.. K-Kurama,..


* Shishi raises his hands to grasp handfuls of his blue hair.


Shishi- Kurama, they're.. they're back to.. get me..

Kurama- Shishi, focus on me..


* Kurama takes a step toward Shishi as calmly as he can holding out a hand.


Kurama- Take my hand, Shishi.. I know you trust me..


* Shishi shakes his head and leaps back, the fear gripping him too tightly.


Shishi- I'm being betrayed again!!


* Suddenly it dawns on Kurama what's truly working on his friend's mind. But before Kurama can react any further Shishi screams, changes into his imp form, and flies up into the air.


Shishi- Not again!! You're not catching me again!!

Kurama- Shishi,..

Shishi- I'm free, see!! You don't own me no more!!


* When Kurama attempts to leap for Shishi the imp evades him and streaks away into the trees. Suzuki hurries over and grasps Kurama before he can give chase.


Suzuki- No, Boss..


* Kurama looks at Suzuki. The blonde nods.


Suzuki- We get it now.. Let me go get him.. I was the one that helped him before, remember?


* Kurama studies Suzuki a long moment.


Suzuki- I've got myself centered now.. You know that none of you could be able to find him in that form, anyway.


* Yusuke comes over after making a slight berth around Jin.


Yusuke- Get that imp back here.. we're making camp right here until we're sure that everyone is on the same page.. I'm not going to be putting up with this s--- the whole way to that d--- cave!


* Kurama nods. Suzuki smirks at the Toushin who moves away continuing to grumble.


Kurama- Be careful, Suzuki.


* The blonde nods then turns and holds up a hand to start scanning the area.


Suzuki- Just don't start the party until we come back.


* Suzuki finds what he's looking for and starts off. Kurama turns to glance at his friends as Lazurama goes off to help Yusuke gather some wood for a fire.


Kurama- I hope none of you think I ever meant to imply that I.. own.. any of you..

Touya- I can't speak for Windy, here, but I certainly never got that impression.


* Jin looks at Touya and crosses his arms.


Jin- Ye dona have ta be speakin' for me.. I speaks fer meself, ye know..


* Jin relaxes his arms and looks back at Kurama.


Jin- 'Tis respect what keeps me by yer side, Kurama.


* Touya looks back up at the kitsune, also.


Touya- If I didn't want to stay with you you couldn't make me do it, anyway.


* Yusuke comes back over with an armload of deadwood.


Yusuke- Alright, look, guys. As touching as all this crap is, we need help setting up camp over here.


* Yusuke then moves toward the center of the area Lazurama is clearing of whatever plants will obey his energy. Touya smirks at the Toushin's attempt to lighten the mood.


Touya- Doesn't he realize that I could freeze him solid in seconds?


* Kurama glances at Touya who waves a hand dismissively as he moves past him.


Touya- I won't, but I'm just saying..


* Jin chuckles and swooshes away to start gathering some wood, also. Kurama sighs and decides to go help Lazurama. Their combined efforts quickly convince the stubborn fauna to create a more defined circular clearing.