Yu Yu Hakusho Fan Fiction ❯ The Tournament ❯ A Reprieve ( Chapter 13 )

A Reprieve

The table was so wrapped up in their conversations that they missed it when a female wind demon flew in. The instant she saw them sitting there she flew over to them. Her silver and blue outfit looked much like Jin's and she had his eyes too. Her red hair floated softly in the breeze, strands falling from the braid that held it together.

"Yusuke Urameshi?" she asked.

Yusuke looked up in confusion, "That would be me. Who are you?"

"My name is Kathjina, Yusuke Urameshi," she answered, "And you're goin' ta pay for what you did to me brother."

"And your brother is who?"

"Me brother's name is Jin," she growled.

Kuwabara blinked, "Jin as in the Dark Tournament Jin, the Wind Master?"

"The very same. You defeat him Yusuke Urameshi and you are going to pay for that," Kathjina spat.

"Whatever. If you really want to fight then make sure that your team gets to battle mine," Yusuke answered with a shrug before returning to his food.

Kathjina narrowed her eyes, "I'll make sure o' it."

"Kathjina I told you play nice with the children in the area," a voice called.

"But it is Yusuke Urameshi!" she whined.

A handsome man stepped forward. His brown eyes, black hair, and creamy bronze skin had the power to melt the hearts of all the women around him. Even Sasha's ears perked as he leaned against the table close to her. His clothes were completely black with silver greecian stripes upon it. His body was of medium build causing him to look like a god on earth.

He smiled at the members of Team Urameshi, "It's good to meet you. I'm Tony Mera of Team Sekai-Ume."

"The pleasure is ours," Sasha purred.

"Mmmm yes I can see that," Tony said, "I must say you are one of the most beautiful felines I have ever seen."

"And how many have you seen?"

"You are the first my lady," he whispered.

Kurama frowned, "If you'll excuse me, I think I'll take my leave."

"Okay catch ya later Kurama!" Yusuke called.

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After Kurama had left, the others had eventually split up. Kuwabara now wandered the streets looking at all of the shops. How was it that Baku-Madoushi could be so kind to these people when it had be she who had kidnapped the loved ones of the Spirit Detectives? Sighing, he abandoned the thought and continued on.

Various demon children played together as adults chatted together and made bets on the next fight. It was amazing, the demons who lived on this island were so similar to humans that it was scary. Did Baku-Madoushi really provide for everyone on this island?

It was then that Kuwabara heard the sound of someone singing in the distance. He followed it until he found himself on a cliff over looking the ocean. Sitting on the edge was a young man softly humming to himself. He hadn't even noticed that Kuwabara was behind him.

The song swelled just as the breeze kicked up causing the man's long red hair to fly around him. His white t-shirt clung to him revealing his thin frame. As the breeze changed directions so did the song. At last it ended.

"Wow," was all Kuwabara could get out.

The man turned to face his visitor, his hazel eyes glowed, "Oh hello."

"You have a great singing voice."

The man smiled as he moved slightly so that Kuwabara could sit next to him. After a few minutes he spoke, "I am Thomas Maximillian. What is your name?"

"Kazuma Kuwabara."

"Well I am glad to meet you Kazuma Kuwabara," Thomas smiled.

Together they sat in silence until Thomas began to sing once more. This time the song was different and he began to glow a soft red. Kuwabara felt himself filled with warmth and his thoughts of the hopelessness of the tournament vanished. He felt the air and was surprised to find that it was truly a magical experience to just feel the wind upon his skin. When the song ended Kuwabara sighed.

"Amazing. I don't feel so lost anymore."

Thomas laughed, "That is what the song is for my friend. It makes it so you don't feel all alone in the world."

"Thanks. I needed that song."

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Yusuke wandered back to the estate. After some intense training he went up to him bedroom and collapsed upon his bed. Everything on this island was so perfect. People here were happy. They never had to do any work, the Reikai couldn't find them, and they had a tournament held here. What more could they ask for? Who wouldn't want their life on a silver plater?

His thoughts then turned to Keiko. Where was she? Was she hurt? There were so many questions he had and yet none of them were being answered. Sighing in frustration, he turned onto his back and fell asleep.

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`Why am I jealous? Could it really be her? Have I found her after all of these years?' Kurama's questions filled his mind distracting him from the world around him. Eventually he ran into someone sending them both to the ground.

"Well I must say it has been a few years since I've been knocked to the ground like that," the man said.

"I'm sorry, I wasn't paying attention to where I was going," Kurama apologized.

The man laughed, "Oh it's no problem what-so-ever! The name's Mario."

"Kurama."

"Glad to meet you," Mario said, "So what were you thinking about that had you so distracted?"

"One of my team mates, Sasha," Kurama sighed, "I'm sure that I've met her before, that we were lovers but I can't remember."

"Ah well let me keep you a bit of advice since I've seen her myself," Mario suddenly fell serious, "When you find a woman like her, keep her close or you'll lose her forever." And then Mario left Kurama alone in his thoughts.

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Hiei sat up in a tree behind the arena. He wanted to see the damage that had been done, to see how strong this Team Densetsuno was. Jumping up, he quickly made his way to the top of the arena. Slowly he looked over the edge.

Five dead bodies lay upont the ring, the bodies mutalated. The area surrounding was filled with crators and cracks. The stands weren't much better. Everywhere were the bodies of spectators who hadn't been able to get away. Would they really have to face a team this ruthless and full of destruction? Even he himself wasn't this bad.

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Sasha found a secluded part of the surrounding forest and removed her mask as she sat. Her beauty became more evident with her face revealed. Quietly she basked in the sun that shown through the trees and she relaxed. It had been so many years since she'd been allowed the chance to relax.

Behind her approached another cat demoness that looked just like Sasha only her hair was white and her clothes black. She watched her sister carefully with her sapphire eyes. She continued walking forward until she stood at her sister's side.

"It is good to see you again, Sasha," the feline whispered.

"Same here, Noe," Sasha replied.

Noe sighed, "It's been so many years I missed you. Why did you go after him? You could've come back to me."

"I'm sorry sister but I have to find him. I left so that way I could protect him. Now I have to find him once more so I can protect him."

"So you still love him?"

"Yes I do."

Noe smiled sadly, "Then I won't stop you. So are you here as a fighter?"

"Yes Team Urameshi."

"I'm the leader of Team Akumu."

Sasha glanced at her sister, "Then if our teams fight make sure that it's us fighting each other. Then we'll finally be able to see who is the strongest of us."

"Yes that would be nice. I'll make sure of it."

"What do you want from this tournament?"

"A chance to enjoy myself while fighting."

"You always did like battle."

"I love the rush of power that a get from it."

Sasha smiled suddenly, "Do you think we could play like when we were children?"

"I'd love to." The two cat demons were replaced by a demonic panther and white tiger. Together the twins ran together through the forest.

Next Time:

It's Kurama and the arena is ready. Once more the fighting begins and Sasha is the first one up. However she is up against one of the few male ice demons and he has a strong knowledge of ice. But then he knocks off her mask. Is it really my former lover from when I was Youko? Find out on The Mask Cracks.