Yu Yu Hakusho Fan Fiction ❯ Shura's Quest ❯ Scene 21 ( Chapter 21 )

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

* Two hooded demons are anxiously waiting in the dimly-lit cave, one pacing, the other watching the pacer.


Hooded Man #1- He knows we're here.. What's taking him so long?

Hooded Man #2- You know the Master.. He will come up when he is ready.

Hooded Man #1- He's late.

Hooded Man #2- Will you relax? Nobody knows we're here.


* After a few more moments the calmer man turns toward a side cave.


Hooded Man #2- Here he comes now.


* A tall, authoritative figure, shrouded in a dark mist to protect his identity, steps into the open chamber of the large cave.


Shrouded Man- What news do you bring me?


* Both of the hooded men quickly bow and salute the newcomer reverently.


Hooded Man #2- Lord Shura grows more and more confident, Master.

Shrouded Man- Why has it been so long since I've had any report from either of you?

Hooded Man #1- Things have been rather busy as we grow closer to the date.. The boy has been growing in confidence, yes.. But I have also noticed him displaying a bit more stress as well.

Shrouded Man- As I figured. Is he beginning to suspect anything concerning the two of you?

Hooded Man #2- The stress the general is referring to is not from suspecion. I feel that the boy is becoming increasingly excited about something.. As if he's ready to pull off something bigger than just taking prisoners... Something that he and Kandero are up to.

Shrouded Man- Does Shura still trust you, general?

Hooded Man #1- Explicitly.

* The tall, shrouded demon looks toward the second hooded man again.


Shrouded Man- Prisoners, you say?

Hooded Man #2- Hai, Master Agaliarept (1)

Hooded Man #1- He also discovered the Youko's half brother and is manipulating him.


* Master Agaliarept looks toward the first hooded man.


Agaliarept- What? You mean Youko Kurama?

Hooded Man #1- Hai, Master.


* The mysterious, shrouded demon turns and paces away clenching a fist.


Agaliarept- Which half brother?

Hooded Man #1- His name is Lazurama.. He is also a silver...


* Agaliarept curses angrily, cutting off the first hooded man, then he composes himself and turns back to them.


Agaliarept- Tell me more about this.

Hooded Man #1- He had one of my battalions storm the valley where the kitsune's clan had been living peacefully. The boy has his diminuitive little spies everywhere and learned about another demon who had been searching diligently for the kitsunes. He readily got this demon to aide the battalion in storming the valley. We did catch them by surprise.. It was easy to capture Lazurama's mate and young kits... It wasn't easy for me to.. follow the brat's orders..


* The hooded spy bows his head. agaliarept moves closer to grasp his shoulder supportively.


Hooded Man #1- I had no choice but follow them to keep his trust.. Only two of his kits are left now...

Hooded Man #2- Kandero and that demon have them hidden somewhere. I haven't been able to ascertain where, yet, Master.

Agaliarept- Understood.. You must stay your course for now... I know it was difficult for you, general. But this crime will not be held to your account.


* The hooded general gives a slight shrug. Agaliarept looks back toward the first man again.


Agaliarept- Now,.. about these prisoners?

Hooded Man #2- He has two now, Master.. He wishes to use them to lure the others that he feels most threatens his plans to him.

Agaliarept- Who are these prisoners?

Hooded Man #1- The koorime that was Lord Mukuro's Second, Lord Hiei.. And Prince Koenma.


* After a moment of stunned silence, Agaliarept continues.


Agaliarept- How in the three worlds did he capture those two?!

Hooded Man #1- The boy is very manipulative...

Hooded Man #2- He gets that from his Father.


* The hooded general and the shrouded Agaliarept both look toward the second hooded man a moment. Then the general clears his throat and continues.


Hooded Man #1- He used another demon skilled with a plant whip similar to Kurama's to.. kill Lord Mukuro...


* Agaliarept growls.


Agaliarept- So that is why I felt her power level disappear a couple weeks ago..

Hooded Man #1- Hai, Master... Lord Hiei was shocked when he arrived to find her.. like that...


* Again, the hooded general bows his head.


Hooded Man #2- Shura must be stopped! He has no regard for any life.. Present or.. unborn.

Agaliarept- Unborn?

Hooded Man #1- Lord Mukuro was pregnant.. Using those flying pests of his, Shura learned this and knew that this would be the best chance he had of.. eliminating her..

Hooded Man #2- She was carrying Lord Hiei's child.


* This news truly sickens the shrouded man. For several moments he paces away from them as he struggles to contain his fury. He finally stops with his back toward them.


Agaliarept- None of this is your fault, general.. It lays at my feet.. In time I will fix it... But for now, we must stay our course... However, Lord Hiei must be released somehow. He will be instrumental to our cause.. Besides this, he has suffered enough... Can you free him, Mage?

Hooded Man #2- I will think of something, M'Lord.

Agaliarept- See to it, then.. I can feel that the other two have returned to Demon World as well... You know who these are, general.

Hooded Man #1- Hai.

Agaliarept- They are no doubt here because of the boy having Lord Koenma.. If you locate them, they must be brought to see me before confronting the little monster.

Hooded Man #1- I will do what I can, Master.


* The shrouded man nods.


Agaliarept- Those are my orders.


* Both hooded men bow again.


Both- So be it, Master.


* Agaliarept disappears back into the side tunnel and the two hooded men hurry back out of the cave.


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(1) Name means Grand General of Hell. You can find info on him here: http://en. wikipedia. org /wiki/ Agaliarept (Take out the spaces).