Yu Yu Hakusho Fan Fiction ❯ Shura's Quest ❯ Scene 29 ( Chapter 29 )

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

* As Yusuke and Clint wait, laying on Puu's back, for the others to arrive they chat.


Clint- So, hey. You never did tell me what that letter said.

Yusuke- Letter? Oh, the one with the package?

Clint- Yeah.

Yusuke- It was scrawled like some kid wrote it. That's why I didn't pay it much mind until I opened the box.. It said, 'Two down, these ones are next'.

Clint- But how would Shura know where you were?

Yusuke- I was too busy wondering who the 'two' were.. I guess we'll get up to speed soon enough.


* Yusuke looks toward the approaching tornado. Clint watches a slight smirk touch his lips.


Clint- So you believe that kitsune?

Yusuke- I've never known Kurama to lie.. not to me, anyway.. I had a feeling back in the castle that something just wasn't right.

Clint- But how long has it been since you seen the guy?

Yusuke- A couple years.. almost three..


* Yusuke looks toward Clint.


Yusuke- Use your brain, Cat. They've been traveling with.. that human.. There's no way he would be involved in killing for no reason.


* Yusuke looks back toward the tornado that's growing closer.


Yusuke- Kuwabara's a scumbag.. sometimes.. But he's not a cold-blooded killer.

Clint- I hope you're right, Yu.. Better hold on, that tornado's coming in for a landing.


* Yusuke and Clint don't have to worry too much, though, since Puu raises his body and spreads his wings to shield them as the tornado lands. They just hold onto Puu's tough feathers. When the wind settles the two release their hold and slide down to the ground. They walk over to join the group of demons. Yusuke faces Kurama as Clint watches Kuwabara move away, holding his midsection, to fall on his knees and get his bearings.


Yusuke- My gut believes you, Kurama.


* Kurama sighs. He half glances toward Clint, then answers Yusuke.


Kurama- Lazzie.. is being manipulated..

Yusuke- Yeah, well, Clint here killed the parasite demon that.. What's his name again?

Kurama- Lazurama.. Parasite demon?


* Kurama and Clint meet eyes. The kitsune watches Clint's lips curl in a quiet snarl. It causes him to give a low growl involuntarily.


Yusuke- Easy, you two. Kurama, this is Clint. His demon name is Felotama. He's my new halfbreed buddy.. Clint, this is...

Clint- Youko Kurama.. I've heard all the stories.


* It quietly puzzles Clint when Kurama gives a very humanistic sigh. Kurama then transforms into his human guise.


Kurama- You do seem to attract our kind to yourself, Yusuke.


* Clint huffs and moves back to lean against Puu. The big blue bird trills some, but allows the contact. Yusuke shrugs and looks back at his friend.


Yusuke- It's good to see you again, Red. Really..


* Yusuke glances toward the four demons that had accompanied him.


Yusuke- Nice gang you got gathered there, yourself..


* Kurama glances toward Kuwabara as he comes over a bit timidly. Yusuke avoids looking at Kuwabara.


Yusuke- With one exception.


* Kuwabara crosses his arms and scowls.


Kuwabara- Are you referring to me, Urameshi?!


* Now Yusuke glares at Kuwabara. In his current demon form the Toushin Mazoku is able to meet Kuwabara's beady dark red eyes.


Yusuke- Who else?

Kurama- I didn't come with Kurama to be harrassed by you!! We need to put our stuff aside and help him..

Yusuke- You have no right to preach to me like you have any honor left!!

Kurama- Hey!!


* Both Yusuke and Kuwabara look at Kurama, startled by his raised voice.


Kurama- I don't know what happened between you two after I left.. But can we put it away for now?!


* Jin floats over, also concerned about the anger he feels emanating from his usually calm friend.


Jin- Hey, why all the fussin' an' a-scratchin', Jollies?- Kurama, this be our ol' pal Yusuke.. He's goin' ta help us, right?


* Kurama gathers himself and can't help but grin when Jin places a hand on Yusuke's shoulder. When Yusuke looks at Jin, the Wind Master's ears wiggle. Shishi and Suzuka exchange knowing smirks as Touya just crosses his arms and shakes his head disdainfully between them.


Kurama- Jin's happy to see you, Yusuke.

Yusuke- Uh.. yeah.. I gathered that.

Jin- Indeedy I am, Urameshi.. See me ears a-wigglin'?


* Yusuke tilts his head to look at each of Jin's wiggling ears, then looks back at Kurama.


Yusuke- So.. Wiggling ears, wierd talking, death threats, and a moron.. Gee, I really missed this.


* Yusuke turns to start back toward Puu.


Kurama- Yusuke.

Yusuke- No.

Kurama- So you're going to turn your back on me, too?


* Yusuke stops. After a moment, he turns back around to glare at Kurama.


Yusuke- Me turn my back on you?!


* Yusuke scowls and walks back over to look Kurama square in the eyes.


Yusuke- Do I need to remind you who left first?! Who left me alone to find out what that b-------..!

* He jerks his thumb toward Kuwabara.


Yusuke- Was doing with Keiko while I was here the last time?!

Kurama- I heard that Keiko left you..

Yusuke- Yeah.. Because of Mr. Honor-And-Loyalty over there!!

Kuwabara- Shut up, Urameshi!! That's neither Kurama's fault, nor his business! Keiko and I both missed you while you were...


* Yusuke points his finger at Kuwabara.


Yusuke- Say that s---ty line one more time and I'll blow your head off!


* Kurama is still reeling from piecing together what he's just learned as Kuwabara boldly grabs Yusuke's wrist. Jin moves back away from the volitile situation.


Kuwabara- I'm not scared of you, Urameshi!! I'm not some weakling!


* Yusuke and Kuwabara glare daggers at each other and Kurama begins to gather himself and resume the peacekeeping role he'd always held in the group before. Jin looks at the others.


Jin- Me thinks they jus' need ta settle a few wee issues.


* Shishi smirks when Touya raises a hand toward the three fussing old friends.


Touya- I could settle their issues..


* Shishi touches Touya's arm.


Shishi- (Quietly) Relax, Touy.. It's not really hostility..


* Touya and the others look at the empathically-gifted demon as Shishiwakamaru looks back toward the squabbling trio.


Shishi- (Quietly) Pain and sorrow.. Lonliness.. But not murderous intent..


* Touya drops his hand. Yusuke finally jerks his wrist loose from Kuwabara's grasp. For several moments the three fall silent. Then Kuwabara breaks the silence.


Kuwabara- You're the one that left first, Yusuke.. You left me and Keiko behind when you hopped through that hole..


* Yusuke backs up, then turns to continue away. This time Kurama stops him.


Yusuke- Let me go so I can do what I do best..

Kurama- No, Yusuke, please.. Do you remember how you saved my life on the roof that night?

Yusuke- We were a team.. We all saved each other's a--es lots of times.. But that's in the past now, too..

Kuwabara- We can still be a team..

Kurama- I need your help again, Yusuke.


* For several moments Yusuke neither moves, nor speaks. Then he slowly shakes his head.


Yusuke- We're not a team.. as long as.. someone's missing.

Kurama- We were on our way to rescue him.. as well as my brother.

Kuwabara- Yeah, we think some little freaky-looking punk has captured Hiei somehow.


* Yusuke turns to look at them again.


Yusuke- Shura.

Kurama- Yes. He's the one that's manipulating Lazurama.. Will you please help us?

Yusuke- Just let me go cool off, will ya?!


* Kurama sighs, then nods. He looks toward the other demons as Yusuke continues back over toward Puu and Clint.


Kurama- We'll set up camp here for the night, guys!


* The four nod and move away to begin creating a firepit and gathering kindling. Kurama looks back at Kuwabara.


Kurama- Is your jaw sore, Kazuma?

Kuwabara- No. He just caught me off guard.

Kurama- Right.. It's okay, though. We quit counting your losses. Remember?


* Kuwabara looks at Kurama a bit annoyed, then stuffs his hands in his jacket pockets and follows him over to begin helping the others. When Yusuke reaches Clint the halfbreed reaches out to lift Yusuke's hand to check it.


Clint- It looks a little swelled.

Yusuke- I'll be fine.. D--- idiot must have had an iron plate put in his jaw because of all my previous poundings.

Clint- Nice pair of friends.


* Yusuke meets Clints eyes a moment.


Yusuke- (Quietly) Best a guy could ask for.. I'm the one that messed things up.. I don't want to talk about it right now.


* Knowing what Yusuke needs, Puu reaches down to pick Yusuke up by his tunic, then lays him on his back. Yusuke pats the bird's beak as Puu trills soothingly.


Yusuke- Thanks, Puu.. I just need to clear my head and think.

Clint- I'll keep an eye on things from down here!

Yusuke- Sure, Cat! Maybe they'll need you to catch 'em some food!

Clint- Hey! I'm a cat, not a hunting dog!! We eat everything we catch ourselves!!


* Yusuke chuckles quietly. When Clint turns around and sees that all the others are staring at him he turns and strolls around to Puu's other side to keep his watch.