Yu Yu Hakusho Fan Fiction ❯ Shura's Quest ❯ Scene 49 ( Chapter 49 )

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Scene 49 ------------------------------------------- Gandera/Two Days Later

* Banashima is once more in the dungeon giving Koenma a cup of water when Kandero enters. Banashima recognizes his presence, but doesn't acknowledge it.


Banashima- Are you feeling better this morning, Lord Koenma?

Koenma- Some.. You're the one.. that has been healing me..

Banashima- Yes. I was ordered to keep you alive.


* In spite of his situation, the blinded prince scowls.


Koenma- I'm immortal.. I can't die, you idiot.


* Banashima rolls his eyes, but Kandero chuckles. Koenma quiets a long moment as he scans the new arrival before turning his senses back toward the one caring for him.


Koenma- Might I.. ask your name?

Banashima- (Quietly) It's not important, M'Lord.


* Banashima knows that he can't risk a mental message to Koenma with Kandero so near. Kandero comes over to lean against the bars of the cell.


Kandero- Go ahead. Tell the blind boy your name.


* When Kandero speaks Koenma recognizes the voice and curls his lip in a silent snarl, bowing his head to hide it also.


Banashima- My name is Banashima.. I'm Master Kandero's apprentice.. I'm very talented at healing.

Kandero- Do you have any idea why our young Lord blinded you, son of Enma?


* Koenma doesn't answer, but Banashima feels him begin to tremble.


Kandero- It was for many reasons, actually.. First of all, it pleased him tremendously to hear your screams of agony.. Secondly, I believe, it was because he heard you asking your Father to see what was going on..

Koenma- Yes! I wanted him to see the ones truly responsible for these crimes..

Kandero- Thirdly, he feels that if you're blind you can no longer do your job, therefore there will be no more death.

Koenma- Your.. Lord.. really is a foolish boy..

Kandero- Most importantly, he wants your Mazoku friend to come here in full force.. He's planning a very big surprise for him.


* Koenma turns his face away from the older mage. The fire demon successfully manages to hide his growing anger.


Kandero- Personally, I could have talked the boy out of it, but I had my reason to allow it, also.. I wished to test this one that's been caring for you.. I was beginning to have.. doubts.. concerning his loyalty to our cause.. I was beginning to think that perhaps he was hiding his true.. potential.. from me.


* Banashima calmly shakes his head.


Banashima- A foolish test..

Kandero- Perhaps, but now I know what I need to about you.. If you would have protested it would have confirmed my suspecions of you being sent here by Enma.. or perhaps even the late King Enki..


* Banashima's eyes widen, but he quickly covers his surprise at Kandero knowing this information.

Banashima- What did I ever do to make you suspect such a thing, Master?


* Even though his sight might be gone, Koenma's other senses are very much aware. He raises his face toward Banashima curiously. He can feel that there is something deeper about this demon, but he can't quite put his finger on it. And the name.. Where has he heard that name before? Kandero watches Banashima place a hand on Koenma's forehead.


Banashima- You should rest now, M'Lord.


* The Elder mage watches Banashima put Koenma to sleep easily.


Kandero- Well, you do disappear quite often.. Two or three days at a time.. If you have nothing to hide, tell me where you go, Banashima.


* The fire demon makes sure Koenma is situated comfortably as possible while being chained to a cold, steel wall. He then leaves the cell and faces Kandero.


Banashima- Well, if you must know, Master.. Besides being your apprentice I also have.. children to look after.

Kandero- Children?

Banashima- Yes.. I have them securely hidden away where I'm sure they'll be safe from the war that our young ruler is about to set off.

Kandero- Wise move.

Banashima- I felt it necessary after the way you used the Kitsune's kits against him.


* Banashima turns to leave.


Kandero- Those kits were rescued.


* Banashima pauses, then turns back.


Banashima- I can't say I'm sorry to hear that.. Our fight is with this.. Mazoku boy.. not innocent children.

Kandero- I agree.. But they did serve their purpose so I allowed the beautiful princess to take Mahisasura out of our hair.


* Kandero moves up beside Banashima, but avoids his glaring eyes.


Kandero- I did receive one last message from Tickoso before the parasite was killed.. The fox puppet, Lazurama, was severely wounded by Nekotama's halfbreed son.. Those wounds, plus the loss he's suffered..


* Kandero shakes his head sadly, feigning sympathy.


Kandero- Such a pity that he's probably dead and unable to care for them now, anyhow..


* Now Kandero looks at Banashima.


Kandero- Don't you agree?

Banashima- Hai, Master.


* Kandero nods.


Kandero- Then I agree that you are very wise to protect what's yours, Bana.. As for this.. war you speak of.. Once Shura destroys Urameshi there will be nobody else in Demon World that will oppose him.. or us.

Banashima- Yes, I see.. Lord Shura will fulfill his destiny.


* Kandero inclines his head.


Kandero- After all, this is what our late Lord Yomi created the boy for.

Banashima- Everything will be as it should be, Master.


* Kandero nods with a smirk and leaves. Banashima looks back into the cell toward Koenma a moment, then leaves hoping he hasn't made a mistake in mentioning his children.


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I have decided to continue this "Saga" in a series of sequels to keep the story from becoming too large. I do hope my faithful readers will continue to support this series. I'm going to call the next sequel in line, Shura's Quest, The Forbidden Forest. This sequel will contain some tragedy in the form of character death, so be warned. Hopefully it will get a few reviews, too. See ya in the woods.