Yu Yu Hakusho Fan Fiction ❯ Shura's Quest - The forbidden Forest ❯ Scene 11 ( Chapter 12 )

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

Scene 11 ------------------------------------------- One Hour Later

* When all the plans are set in order and everyone understands what Kurama wants them to do, the kitsune had seperated himself for a few moments to center himself, grieve a bit, and prepare himself for the task ahead. Finally Kurama returns to where the remaining four are seated in a circle, facing all four directions. They all get to their feet when Kurama nods.


Kurama- Let's do this. It'll be dark soon.. Light the fire.


* The already-gathered pile of wood is quickly lit with a small burst of Yusuke's energy. Kurama removes a few seeds from his hair and smirks at the group.


Kurama- What Fox Bane does for them.. Wolf's Bane will do for me.


* Kurama kneels and lays the seeds on the ground then concentrates just enough energy to grow the bushes quickly. When they are ready the group plucks a good bit of the leaves quickly and tosses them into the fire. Kurama returns the remaining bushes back to seeds to hide them once again. He then spreads his hand toward the flame and chants a few lines in an ancient dialect that none of the others recognize.


Yusuke- Then this will bring them to us this time?

Kurama- Yes.. To me.


* Yusuke looks up at Kurama.


Yusuke- We discussed this..

Kurama- I never said a word.. This is my fight, Yusuke.

Yusuke- You are so d--- stubborn!

Kurama- I will be the only one standing here when they come. End of discussion. You, Touya, Suzuki, and Shishi will be hidden in four locations outside of this clearing..

Yusuke- Well there goes an hour of planning all shot to h---.

Kurama- You'll make sure none of the cowards are able to leave when they try to escape me.. Now, pick your directions..


* A lone howl sounds off in the distance from the same direction as before. Kurama smiles coldly.


Kurama- Now go.. Let them come past you.. Let them come to get their last meal.

Touya- Ya know, I hope a few do try to escape.. I need to blow off some frost after having my hopes up for an hour.


* Kurama smirks at Touya. As his three companions take off Kurama turns to look down at Yusuke.


Kurama- Lazurama was a father of two young kits, Yusuke.. They needed him..

Yusuke- Just remember, they need you now.

* Kurama nods.


Kurama- I trust all of you.. If you see that I'm being overwhelmed..

Yusuke- My shotgun is loaded.. And I know those three won't take their eyes off of you.


* A couple more howls sound off a little closer. Kurama motions Yusuke away and the former detective exhibits his speed to blur away. Kurama turns to face the fire as if warming himself as he waits.


Kurama- (Quietly) Come on, come to me.. Smell the blood of another wounded kitsune..


* It isn't long until Shishi, in his imp form and masking his presence, watches the entranced pack move under his tree toward the clearing. When the obvious leader sees Kurama alone near the fire he motions the pack to spread out and surround the clearing. Kurama calmly removes his red rose and lifts it to his nose, careful not to show them that he's aware of them coming. When the pack is completely around the clearing the leader motions to his mate next to him. The demon nods and moves into the clearing. This is the signal that brings the rest of the pack in. Believing that Kurama is already wounded, and emboldened by their recent victory, the pack rushes forward almost as a single unit. The bedlam that Kurama unleashes with his rose whip only lasts a few moments. His lashes are brutally precise until he turns toward where he senses the leader to be hiding. The last wolf straightens up and moves out into the clearing. His eyes widen as he now recognizes who has devastated his pack.


Wolf Demon- Y-Youko.. Kurama..? B-But it.. can't be..


* Kurama calmly moves toward the lone wolf, his golden gaze intense. The rose whip coils up around his arm, but he pays no attention to the thousands of tiny pricks as the thorns grasp him.


Kurama- Oh yes.. It is me.. And that young silver kitsune your pack killed a little bit ago..


* Kurama stops when he is mere inches away from the shorter, stockier demon.


Kurama- He was my.. brother!


* Kurama thrusts his vine-covered arm forward to spear it completely through the enemy's chest. Just as calmly he pulls his hand back out, pulling the demon's beating heart along with it. The doomed demon can only watch as Kurama crushes the vital organ with a snarl. A few sweeps of Kurama's free hand utilizes another vine to quickly dissect and decapitate the wolf demon before he even hits the ground. Finally silence falls over the clearing as Kurama bows his head and closes his eyes. By the time the others reach him, the kitsune has retracted his vines and once more controlled his anger. Yusuke glances around at the carnage, then looks up at Kurama.


Yusuke- Remind me never to make you angry, buddy. Okay?



* Kurama half glances at Yusuke, then motions to the others.


Kurama- Let's make a nice bonfire with this fodder and camp here for tonight.

Touya- Sounds like a plan.


* As the other three move away to begin the clean-up, Yusuke watches Kurama move away to sit on a fallen log, facing the sunset. He goes over to stand close to Kurama.


Yusuke- This is Demon World, Kurama.. You acted within your rights.


* For a couple moments the kitsune doesn't respond.


Kurama- Yes.. I know our laws better than you do, Yusuke.. It's just been a long time since I've.. (Quietly) enjoyed it that much.


* Yusuke sighs and sits down beside him.


Yusuke- So you let the desire rule you for a couple minutes..

Kurama- I did.. I also allowed the Forest to intensify it.

Yusuke- Does that mean you plan on taking me out next?


* Now Kurama visibly relaxes and looks at Yusuke.


Kurama- No. I'm completely back in control, now.

Yusuke- Glad to hear.. But ya know what I know now?

Kurama- What?


* Yusuke smirks in his usual cocky manner.


Yusuke- It sucks to be Shura once you face him.


* Kurama bows his head with a deep, amused chuckle. Then he grows somber once more. Yusuke senses the reason thanks to his special empathic skills.


Yusuke- (Quietly) I'm sorry, Kurama.. He really wasn't such a bad guy.. I wish I had known him better.


* Kurama nods.


Kurama- I can only hope that he is at peace now.


* Yusuke raises his eyes to look off toward the sunset and the mountain that is their destination.