Yu Yu Hakusho Fan Fiction ❯ The Tournament ❯ We Are All Here For You ( Chapter 32 )

We Are All Here For You

Yusuke wandered up and down the streets deep in thought. He couldn't stop thinking about the task ahead. He couldn't stop thinking about the ones who were being held prisoners at this moment in time. Leaning up against a tree he turned to watch the people of the island. If they were to defeat Baku-Madoushi, what would become of these innocent lives? This situation was becoming more and more complicated.

"So are ya jus' goin' ta sit there thinkin' all day or are ya goin' ta say hello?" a voice behind him said. Quickly he turned and found Tony and Kathjina standing there.

Yusuke smiled, "Hey you guys."

"So would you care to tell us why you look so down?" Tony asked.

"When I joined this tournament it was because Baku-Madoushi had kidnapped someone I love," Yusuke began, "Her name is Keiko and the only way I can save her is to win this stupid tournament. But then if we do win and defeat Baku-Madoushi, what will happen to these people? I just don't know what to do anymore."

Kathjina moved until she stood directly in front of Yusuke, "Alright I wan' ya ta listen ta me. Some decisions we make are not always easy. However we still have ta make the choice. It is never up ta anyone else. Whatever ya decide ya will always have your friends at your side, tha' includes us as well."

"That is right, Yusuke, we are here for you. You will never have to do anything by yourself. Just remember that," Tony concluded.

"Thanks you guys. I needed to hear that."

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Kuwabara sat on the cliff where he had first met Thomas. He couldn't help wondering if his sister was alright or if she was even still alive. The ocean lapped below him and the taste of the salt filled the air. But Kuwabara could find no peace here no matter how hard he tried.

"So do you wish to discuss what troubles you my friend?" the voice Thomas asked. Kuwabara turned to face him.

"I don't want to talk about it. It's too complicated."

"Does it have to do with your sister? Shizuru is her name I believe?"

Kuwabara blinked in surprise, "How did you know?"

Thomas rolled his eyes, "That is what Mar-lo always talked about. Shizuru this and Shizuru that. It really was quite annoying but the one thing that interested me the most was when he said that she had been kidnapped. Is that what is bothering you?"

"Yes."

"Like I said before I am not much of a talker. Would you care for a song?"

"Sure why not?" Kuwabara spent the rest of his day listening to the beautiful sounds that Thomas gave to him. It was always good to know that someone cared.

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Kurama and Sasha sat together in the middle of the estate. Sasha had begun to shiver several minutes ago and she hadn't stopped since. Kurama meerly sat and held her.

"I'm scared, Kurama," Sasha whispered, "I am scared to face Baku-Madoushi. She is far stronger than any other demon I have seen before and she will have already seen us fight. She will already know of our fighting strategies."

Kurama sighed, "Baku-Madoushi will know of our strategies individually. However she cannot know how all of us fight together for that has never happened before. There is still a chance."

"I believe you Kurama. I do not know why but I do."

"I am glad to hear that," Kurama replied as he thought, `I am glad to hear it Sasha but why can't I bring myself to believe it as well?'

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Hiei stood in the middle of the forest. All around him trees bore dents and broken limbs. He breathed heavily as he studied the damage around him. Hiei fell to his knees and punched the ground. How could something be so hopeless? Behind him he heard someone approach.

Turning quickly he found Koenma and Botan standing there looking upon him with sympathy. Growling in frustration, Hiei turned away from them. He did not need them right now. He did not need the annoying toddler nor the happy-go-lucky grim reaper. Right now Hiei just wished to be alone.

"Hiei we need to speak to you," Koenma urged.

"What do you want?"

Botan sighed, "Hiei please calm down we are only here to help."

"Help later I have to go to the arena."

"We can't do that Hiei," Koenma argued.

Hiei turned on them, "Listen if you really want to help then come and watch the fights. At least that way someone we know will be in the crowd."

Botan and Koenma stood there shocked as Hiei vanished before their eyes so he could be at the arena in time. They turned to each other. Hiei had just indirectly asked the two of them to be there for Team Urameshi. Silently they agreed and headed off to the arena to watch their friends.

Next Time:

It's Botan and the Finals have now begun. Team Urameshi must face Baku-Madoushi's guard. However this will be no picnic for Hiroshi is extremely strong and intelligent. He can calculate the moves of his opponent before they ever think to make them making all of their attacks useless. How can they defeat someone like this? Find out on Baku-Madoushi's Guard.