Yu Yu Hakusho Fan Fiction ❯ Shura's Quest ❯ Scene 10 ( Chapter 10 )

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

* Shura comes down the spiral staircase that leads into the dungeon with Mukakai following. At the end of the dim hall toward the door to the main dungeon cells, a wizard stands speaking to a tall, silver being clad in a sheer white outfit. Shura stops and greets them.


Shura- Kandero... Youko, welcome.

Lazurama- Kandero told me that you wished to see me, Lord Shura.


* Shura nods.


Shura- I heard that you've taken out the last Sentry Post.

Lazurama- It was no problem.

Shura- I've captured a couple of important prisoners, myself. I know at least one of them will be very surprised to see you.. or at least who he'll think you are...


* The silver kitsune half glances toward the wizard, Kandero, when the boy rulers laughs briefly. Then Shura switches to serious mode again and glares up at the kitsune.


Shura- You know who you're portraying. Right?

Lazurama- Yes.


* Shura nods. He then leads the small group on further into the dungeon. They go back into the innermost cell where two figures are chained securely on each side of the cell. One severely beaten and barely conscious. The smaller beaten up, but not as badly, and heavily warded. The shorter, dark, warded demon looks up as they all enter the cell.


Shura- I caught him...


* Shura motions toward the unconscious prisoner.


Shura- When we took out Genkai's Portal. His name is OverGeneral Kirin.. He's the one that was in charge of all the Sentry Posts. I think you know that one.


* The Kurama-lookalike turns his golden gaze toward the warded prisoner. He does, indeed, recognize him.


Lazurama- Lord Hiei.

Shura- He was attempting to call for you with that jagan of his.. before we shut it down...


* Lazurama goes over calmly and bends to get right in Hiei's face to give him a clear view, and scent, of him as he speaks.


Lazurama- Trying to call out to me were you? Hmm?

Shura- Both of these were once under that old witch Mukuro... That one more literally than this General.


* When the kitsune is sure that Hiei has had a good enough look at him he straightens up to look back down at the boy. Hiei curls his lips in a silent snarl at Shura's description of Mukuro and their relationship.


Lazurama- I'm surprised that you caught this one all by yourself, Lord Shura... It must not have been easy.

Hiei- (Quietly) You traitor...

Shura- On the contrary.. It only took a simple phone call.


* Shura raises a finger to his wizrd. Kandero raises his hand to touch a finger to his throat, altering his voice to sound like Mukuro's.


Kandero- Hiei, I need you in my chambers...! Please hurry!


* Hiei's swollen eyes widen briefly. Shura chuckles.


Shura- Imagine this cursed Koorime's shock when he arrived in her chambers too late.. Only to find that his services would no longer be required by the.. late.. Lord Mukuro... (More laughter) The look on his face was absolutely divine as my men darted him with the Parasola-dipped quills you provided us... Oh, by the way, you mongrel, it was Youko, here, who took her out...


* Lazurama calmly pulls a blue rose out from his shimmering silver locks. Hiei remains silent as he notes the different color.


Lazurama- Do you wish me to take this one out now? Although it would hardly be sporting for me take my revenge on him while he's chained and warded as he is.

Shura- No. I'm not taking him out, yet, Youko. I'm going to use him to lure the others here that threaten my plan.


* Shura waves a hand toward the unconscious prisoner, though.


Shura- That one, however, is expendable.

Lazurama- Understood... Rose Lash!


* With a crackle the rose forms into a shorter length of whip. The kitsune still displays his skills by keeping Hiei's eyes while mincing the unconscious Kirin thoroughly. Hiei hisses angrily.


Hiei- Kirin... What's wrong with you, Kurama!!


* Hiei attempts to use his jagan quickly to contact this kitsune, but the ward Kandero placed over his forehead causes searing pain to shoot through his head. The wizard chuckles when Hiei's head sags with a moan.


Kandero- Continue trying, you pathetic little b------... Each time just brings you closer to burning it out of your skull.

Shura- Mukakai, get that mess cleaned up.


* Shura waves a hand dismissively towards Kirin's minced remains as he looks back up at Lazurama.


Shura- Come, Youko.. I have new plans to discuss with you.


* Shura, Kandero, and Lazurama turn to leave until Hiei speaks up once more.


Hiei- Just.. tell me.. Why,.. Kurama? What.. revenge do you...?


* Lazurama hesitates, then pauses to look toward Hiei again.


Lazurama- For the death of my family.


* Lazurama casts his golden eyes quickly toward the ones behind him as he answers. The koorime gives no reaction to catching the subtle hint so Lazurama sweeps back around to follow Shura and Kandero out of the cell. Hiei struggles briefly to free his arms once more as mukakai moves to begin cleaning the 'mess' up. Since Hiei's arms are still numb from being elevated so long, not to mention warded, he soon relaxes and gives up again. The general glances toward him when Hiei finally bows his head again to rest.