Yu Yu Hakusho Fan Fiction ❯ Thieves ❯ Four Thieves ( Chapter 2 )

Hey, guys, it's me. I'm back with the second chapter. Thank you, thank you, thank you for reviewing and giving me info. And thank you asian princess 61, for correcting me, Kuronue's eyes are violet, not blue. Again, thanks everyone for reviewing.

I'm posting the second chapter now, but I will soon be stranded in the country with no computer access for a week. I'm also leaving you guys with a cliffhanger… sorry but that's how it was written. I'll post when I get back from vacation. Anyway, on with the story.

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Chapter 2

Four thieves

Saira had watched the youko (how do you spell that?)  step from the trees. He was tall and strong. His long silver hair fell down his back and into his hard gold eyes. Saira could tell she was in trouble.

"Who are you and what do you want?" Saira demanded.

The silver fox smiled, which just unnerved Saira even more. In the back of her mind, she knew that Minai was in trouble as well.

Saira started to ask something else, but she heard something snap. A twig behind her broke. For the first time it occurred to her that she and Minai could be in real trouble. They were separated in a forest neither of them knew, and Saira was being confronted by a strange, and obviously strong, demon. Saira looked back to where the twig had snapped. There was no one there. She turned back to the kitsune in front of her. He didn't seem to have noticed the noise.

Before either of the kitsunes could do anything, Saira felt a hand on her shoulder. She screamed before she could stop herself. The male kitsune's ears flattened back, and he glared fiercely at her. Saira ignored him.

The girl turned sideways, dropping her shoulder. She reached back to grab the demon behind her. Only her hand found nothing. She turned around and saw only trees. There was no hand on her arm, nor anyone in her view. Saira looked at the youko in front of her. He was watching her with a slightly amused expression. Saira growled a little.

A few moments later, Minai appeared, followed by a demon in black. "Saira, are you alright?" She asked.

Saira nodded and Minai glanced at the youko by the trees. She frowned a little before turning to Kuronue for an explanation. The winged demon sighed.

"Kurama, tell them," Kuronue sighed.

"Kurama?!" Saira gasped. Minai just blinked. She'd been expecting something like this.

Kurama himself bit back a sigh. This was going to be harder than expected. "There is a job a that Kuronue an I know of, but it requires more than two people."

The two female thieves had become interested. "Why do you need more than two people?" Minai asked.

Kurama drew a piece of paper from the pack at his side and motioned for them to come closer. The girls saw a map of a fortress.

"What we are after is a special jewel. It is held here," Kurama tapped the map as he spoke, pointing to a large chamber.

"But there is a barrier around that room." Kuronue continued. "And to disable the barrier, we need to take out four switches. But we must flip them all at the same time."

"So you need four different competent thieves to flip the switches." Minai concluded.

The two demons nodded. Saira frowned a little.

"Exactly how are we supposed to pull this off?" she asked.

"That is another small problem," said Kurama.

"How so?" Minai's tone was suspicious.

"Well, getting through the fortress should not be that hard. But how will we know when the others are ready? We need to all flip the switches at the same time." Kuronue frowned.

For a long time no one spoke. All four of the thieves tried to come up with a way to communicate inside the fortress.

"Technology…!"

The other three turned to stare at Minai. "What?" Kuronue managed.

"Ningen technology!" Minai gasped, a little excited. "We could use it to speak to each other!"

"What do you know about ningen technology?" Kurama asked.

Minai grinned at the bewildered demons. "An old accomplice of mine sells human technology."
         &nbs p;   "Illegally, of course," Saira smiled, "because your not allowed to sell ningen technology."

"Of course," Minai agreed.

Kurama and Kuronue glanced at each other, both rather confused. Then, Kuronue began to grin.

"This might actually work!" he grinned.

Minai laughed.

"So what now?" Kurama asked.

"We can stay here tonight, I'll go see my accomplice tomorrow." Minai said.

The others agreed. Kurama and Kuronue watched the fire, talking quietly as Minai and Saira spoke together.

"I could have sworn someone grabbed my shoulder," Saira said.

Minai was quiet, thoughtful. "I don't know. I suppose it could be possible…"

"There is something wrong with this place… Haven't you felt it?"

"Now that you mention it… I have," Minai looked up at the trees.

"So…why haven't the guys noticed it?" Saira asked, glancing at Kurama and Kuronue.

Minai shrugged. Both girls were silent for a long time. Why would they be the only ones to notice the strange presence of the forest?

"Well one thing is sure," Saira said, standing up at watching the guys. "Thing shall certainly be more interesting. I'm going to make something to eat."

Minai nodded slightly but didn't answer. She was to busy thinking about the forest. Something was wrong.

Without warning, a hand clamped over Minai's mouth. The girl screamed, but the sound was too muffled for anyone to hear. Minai was pulled into the trees by the shadowy hand.

Minai's companions heard the rustle of leaves and looked up. There was no sign of the young demoness.

Yep, another chapter. Sorry to leave you with a cliffhanger, but that's kinda how it worked out. Please review and tell me what you think, or if you have any more information of Kuronue, please tell me… I've seen the yyh movie, but any info is appreciated. Thanks.