Yu Yu Hakusho Fan Fiction ❯ Shura's Quest ❯ Scene 43 ( Chapter 43 )

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

Where did everyone go? Beijing? lol. Okay, well, now that the Olympic stuff is all over with, back to the story, shall we?

Umm, severe warning for this scene. If you're squeamish, read with extreme caution.

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Scene 43 ------------------------------------------- Gandera

* When Banashima arrives back in the main city, after using a quick transportation spell, he follows the sound of excitement curiously to the large arena near the center of the city. He finds General Mukakai pacing anxiously in a hallway near the main entrance.


Banashima- Mukakai?


* The nervous general turns, glances around, then hurries over to grasp the Fire Mage's robe in his fists.


Mukakai- It's about time you show up!


* Banashima looks toward the arena when a great roar of satisfaction goes up.


Banashima- Control yourself, Mukakai.. What's..?

Mukakai- Don't you hear them?!


* Banashima nods, hearing the leering catcalls and requests for more carnage roaring in the arena.


Banashima- Please, Mukakai.. Tell me that's not..

Mukakai- It's Lord Koenma.. That d--- little b------ decided to 'Have some fun', as he called it!! I had to take him in there..!!

Banashima- Get yourself under control, General.. We can't blow our cover just yet..


* Mukakai raises his hands to cover his ears.


Mukakai- He's.. torturing him, Bana.. We promised to protect him.. I had to leave, I couldn't watch no more..

Banashima- Lord Koenma is a lot tougher than he seems, Mukakai.. Besides that, he's immortal.. He won't be killed..

Mukakai- With so much going his way the little monster is becoming more confident..


* Banashima meets Mukakai's eyes. The general calms down some when he sees the anger simmering in them.


Banashima- And we both know what happens when an opponent becomes so confident, General.

Mukakai- He even had the nerve to taunt King Enma.. Kandero told him that the Prince was communicating with his Father..


* Banashima habitually glances upward.


Banashima- Listen to me.. Urameshi's group is all together now.. They're just regaining their strength and unity.. It won't be long.

Mukakai- It may already be too late, Bana.. That brat has something he's been working on in the labratory.. I tried to get in this morning, but I was denied access. The guards told me their orders are to only allow Shura and the scientists in.. That brat is planning to unleash some mutated thing or he's working on some.. death potion or..

Banashima- General, get ahold of yourself! We cannot panic now! I'll look into things.


* Banashima stares at the general until the man finally calms down and nods. The 'apprentice' then moves past Mukakai and makes his way calmly on into the arena seating area. He waves at a couple demons that greet him as he goes down the stairs toward the railing. Banashima glances around at other demons, some whose eyes show sadness, helplessness, and worry. When he reaches the rail that surrounds the sunken arena and looks down he sees a very severely beaten Koenma. The Prince is just barely staying on his feet between the two poles he's chained to. Banashima has to work a bit harder to control his boiling anger. In their personal observation box Shura notices Banashima's arrival and points it out to Kandero.


Shura- Well, well. Your apprentice has finally arrived.. Hmm, he doesn't seem too pleased.

Kandero- He's probably not seen too many events like this.


* Shura shrugs and leans forward on an elbow.


Shura- This is starting to bore me, Kandero.. I wanted to hear the high and mighty brat scream..


* Kandero looks away to hide his rolling eyes from the high and mighty arrogant brat seated beside him.


Shura- Must think of something that will make him scream.. What can I do that will ensure he never forgets who brought him such pain.. Make him fear me..


* As Shura ponders his next move, Banashima has seen all he can bear to see without erupting the entire arena in black flames. He turns and leaves as quickly as he can. He feels that he'll regret the decision he has made about staying out of this, but resolves that he hasn't got much choice. He pauses beside Mukakai.


Banashima- Brace yourself, Mukakai.. We must stay our course.. We'll see to his injuries as much as we can when this is over.


* The Fire Demon looks away.


Banashima- It sickens me as much as it does you.. But we are too close to the plan making it to the next level.. The Prince will heal.


* The general hesitantly nods. He notices Banashima's balled fists as the demon continues on out. Back in the Master Booth Shura sits up suddenly and claps his hands with a giggle of glee. He looks at Kandero excitedly.


Shura- I know! I know what will leave the most lasting impression on that godling!! I'm going to order the tormentors to take his sight!!


* Kandero looks at Shura incredulously.


Shura- Yes! That will give him a constant reminder of my power, Kandero! Besides that, with him blind he won't be able to do his job..


* When Shura looks back down into the arena he doesn't notice the Mage swallow hard.


Shura- And if he can't do his job.. We will live forever..

Kandero- Wha-what?

Shura- He handles all the deaths.. If he can't do his job then his Father will have to stop everyone from dying..


* Shura stands quickly and leans against the rail. Kandero sits stunned as Shura gives the order. 'Does this kid forget how much more powerful an injury like this made his own Father?'


Shura- Battle demons!! Time to stop playing around and finish this! Take his sight! Blind the godling and make him scream or you'll all suffer the same fate!!


* Koenma struggles to raise his head. Many of the demons observing in the seats around the arena takes up the chant, 'Blind the Prince!'. The tormentors all pause to glance at each other as if considering the 'best' way to get their new task accomplished.


Koenma- (Groaned) No.. Do not.. do this..


* Finally, one of the tormentors laughs wickedly and moves to thrust his spear into the fire where the hot pokers have been heated. The others nod and goad him on. When the spearhead is heated enough he approaches Koenma.


Koenma- (Weakly) Stop.. I.. command you!


* The heartless demons, all well-trained for this line of service to their young ruler, laugh. One of the larger ones even moves behind Koenma to brace his head as his colleague moves closer. As the horrendous deed is done Koenma's resolve finally crumbles as he screams in pure agony. Kandero looks away from the act to watch Shura close his eyes, revelling in the sound of the screams that turn to shrieks then finally die when Koenma mercifully passes out. Shura scowls at the silence and looks down.


Shura- D---.. His screams were so beautiful to my ears.. Don't you agree, Kandero?


* Kandero chooses not to reply, but it doesn't seem to matter to Shura. The boy waves his hand disdainfully when the tormentors look up at him.


Shura- Well done.. Return him to his cell now.


* With that Shura stands and leaves, humming as he goes. Kandero leans forward to watch the unconscious Prince released and drug out of the arena, 'King Enma will surely kill you or d--- you to oblivion for this, Shura'. The Mage then stands and hurries out himself.