Yu Yu Hakusho Fan Fiction ❯ Shura's Quest ❯ Scene 26 ( Chapter 26 )

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

* Kandero enters Lord Shura's throne room when he's given permission to do so. The young ruler is obviously excited about something.


Shura- Kandero! I have splendid news!!


* Shura turns to face the mage lowering his hand from his temple.


Kandero- I have news, as well, M'Lord...

Shura- I'm the King! I speak first!!


* Kandero looks away nodding to hide his annoyance at the boy's attitude.


Kandero- But of course, M'Lord.. Please tell me your great news.

Shura- I just heard from that parasite Tickoso.. I doubt that King Enki or that mouthy wife of his will be making it to the Royal Tournament..

Kandero- Oh, what a shame, Sir.

Shura- Lazurama is nearing the castle even now.. He'll have no problems taking care of those two.


* Shura claps his hands with a giddy giggle. He then hurries over to scramble up into his Father's large throne.



Kandero- Oh that is good news, then..

Shura- Yes. Tickoso said that our kitsune puppet is going to arrive there very soon.. Everything is going just as I planned it. I truly am a genius, aren't I, Kandero?

Kandero- Indeed.


* Shura looks toward the mage a bit irritated at the complacent tone in his voice.


Shura- Why are you here? I know that look in your eyes.. You're scheming something..


* Kandero nods and excitedly reveals Banashima's orb from one of his deep pockets.


Kandero- I believe I.. er.. We have succeeded in driving the koorime mutt over the edge, finally.. Come see, M'Lord!


* The boy hops back out of the throne and hurries over as Kandero sets the suggestion orb on a low table. As Shura looks into it to watch the view of Hiei seething, that Banashima had created, the same mist begins to rise. It surrounds them both so subtly that neither take notice. Soon enough Shura glances up at Kandero grinning evilly.


Shura- My plan has worked!! He does believe that the kitsune Kurama killed that worthless hag and their b------ child!

Kandero- Yes, Lord Shura.. If we set him free now he will go hunt the youko down.. We must set Lord Hiei free so he can go kill Kurama.

Shura- Oh, yes! What a delicious idea! Those two will destroy each other.. Of course it has been my plan all along.. I was just waiting for the right time to release the koorime.. Especially now that we have much better bait to draw Urameshi here.


* Kandero scowls down at the boy until Shura looks up at him.


Kandero- What an absolute genius you are, Lord Shura.. My apprentice, Banashima, will even send a recording orb to follow Lord Hiei to record their battle.. Then when they kill each other your only threat will be the Mazoku...

Shura- Threat?!


* Shura glares up at his mage.


Shura- Lord Urameshi is no threat to me!! My weak Father even beat him.. And I am more powerful than that fool goat ever was!


* Before Kandero can begin to grovel Shura takes off toward the door.


Shura- Stop blubbering and come on! Let's go release the little mutt quickly!!


* Kandero shakes his head as he follows Shura out of the throneroom. In the hallway Kandero stops Shura.


Kandero- Lord Shura, why are we running? I can teleport us to the prison quicker.

Shura- Then what are you waiting on?!


* Kandero raises his hands and the two of them disappear from the Palace and reappear at the gate of the prison. General Mukakai soon comes out to greet them.


Mukakai- M'Lord Shura...

Shura- Escort us to the koorime's cell, General.. It's time to reveal the next stage in my wonderful plan.


* General Mukakai half bows respectfully then leads them into the prison and down into the innermost section of the holding area. He leaves the great iron door standing open and leads Shura and Kandero over to Hiei and Koenma's cell.


Mukakai- Here we are, M'Lord.

Shura- Drag the runt out here..

Kandero- Don't remove the wards, though!! We'll leave them on him. They'll dissolve when he's far enough away from us.

Shura- Yes. I was thinking that.


* Kandero looks away again. General Mukakai rolls his eyes when his back is suffieciently turned away from the boy. Mukakai unlocks the cell door and goes over to unchain Hiei. He conveniently allows Hiei to break loose from him and the koorime blurs out to face Shura eye to eye.


Hiei- Who are you calling a runt..

Shura- I am! Today is your lucky day, little demon...


* Hiei hisses and grabs Shura's robe.


Hiei- You have no room to talk,.. little boy!

Shura- Unhand me!! I'm giving you a chance to leave and seek your revenge on the kitsune, koorime..


* Hiei remembers his promise to the stranger and shoves Shura back against Kandero's legs, knocking them both backward. The mage quickly growls and pushes the boy off of him as he sits up. He scowls at Hiei.


Kandero- Yes.. We've grown tired of your presence here!! Be gone, you troublesome mutt!


* Though Hiei is physically strong, the wards placed on him do manage to keep him slowed down enough that Mukakai easily sees him heading toward him. The general raises his hands as if to defend himself, conviently leaving his sword free to be claimed by the dark koorime. Hiei then blurs to the open door and pauses to look back at Mukakai, 'D--- these blasted wards.. He seen me coming.. But he still allowed me to take his sword..'


Kandero- Go on, now! You don't want to trifle with me with those wards on you!! They'll only dissolve if you go far away from here.. So shoo!


* Kandero waves a hand at Hiei, shooing him away. Hiei points the sword at them.


Hiei- I do have a fox to hunt.. Then I'll return to deal with all of you!


* With that Hiei disappears out the door. Shura gets to his feet and laughs.


Shura- And that is good riddance to those two.. Then there will be only one to go..


* Shura moves to the bars of the cell to look in at Koenma.


Shura- As for you,.. Prince Koenma... You are the only bait I'll need now to draw Urameshi here.. Right into my trap!!


* The junior godling teen just stares silently back at Shura. Shura scowls when Koenma shows no fear, but then he shrugs and turns to leave laughing and skipping joyfully. Kandero watches the display a moment then sighs quietly and follows. When Mukakai senses that they are very much gone he relaxes. Koenma watches Banashima reappear beside the general.


Mukakai- Are you sure the little guy will listen?

Banashima- He will not betray the honor of fire that he's bound himself to.


* Mukakai then looks at Banashima.


Mukakai- Now what?

Banashima- I'll follow Hiei as I told Kandero I would. You can handle things here until I return.


* The general shrugs.


Mukakai- I'll just take orders from those two like I always do.. Hiei has my sword, so be careful, Banashima.

Banashima- I can handle the whelp, don't worry. Be safe, General.

Koenma- So I'm to be kept in the dark about what's going on?


* Banashima moves to an unlit torch and lights it with a small burst of fire energy.


Banashima- There.. that will help ease your fear of the dark, Your Highness.


* Banashima disappears with his shimmering poof, his chuckle echoing through the room. Mukakai coughs and waves the fine irritating dust away. He glances in at Koenma.


Mukakai- (Quietly) Sorry about him, Sir.. But fire demons do have a weird sense of humor.

Koenma- Fire demon?


* Before he can give away anymore information Mukakai bows to Koenma and leaves.