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Combative Destinies	By : NatalaRose Category: Yuyu Hakusho > Crossovers Views: 1918 -:- Recommendations : 0 -:- Currently Reading : 0
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- Chapter 2 -

"What do you think of my sister?"
Kurama blinked at the forwardness of the girl's question. Yusuke was no help at all; he was far too busy laughing his head off. Kurama spared him a small glare, but it only went unnoticed.
Turning back to face her, Kurama tried his best to come up with a suitable response.
"What?"
~Oh, good going, Shuichi. It's a simple question. Why do you always have to make things difficult?~
'This is NOT simple. It's awkward.'
~Says you. I could answer her in five seconds flat. Sooner if her sister was actually HERE. Then it'd be only a matter of SHOWING...~
'Shut up, Youko.'
"It's a simple question," Kagome said, unknowingly echoing the kitsune spirit and making Kurama jump slightly. "What do you think of my sister? You know, Keiko, brown hair, brown eyes, nice build, best fighter to use sai around? Well, I guess you wn'tn't know that part yet. What do you think of her?"
Her bluntness sent Yusuke off into louder peals of laughter and Kurama into sputtering. Kagome would have sighed in aggravation, but she couldn't help but grin as Yusuke's laughter hit her ears. He had a nice laugh.

Kagome had only a few seconds to savor the delightful sound as Kurama's next words silenced them completely and thoroughly.
"Seeing as that's quite a personal question, I believe it's only fair that I ask you what you think of Yusuke."
"AHAHAH- Ehh.... Wha-?"
Kagome's face went slack as the implications of what Kurama had just said hit her. He'd... he'd asked her what she thought of Yusuke... in front of Yusuke. That wasn't fair! She hadn't asked him what he thought of her sister in front of Keiko!
"Wait...what!? No! I-I asked you first, so... so, there. Ha!"
Kurama smirked, "Oh, come now. Surely it wouldn't hurt for you to answer first? After all, it's only a simple question."
Kagome mustered up the best glare she could under her growing blush. He was not supposed to turn this around on her. "It's a simple question that I asked first! It's against the rules for the person who was asked second to answer first."
Now she wished she had a few more of Inuyasha's defense skills. Like the jumping out a window to go sulk in a tree one. That would be really useful.
"Oh? May I see where this is written down?" Green eyes twinkled with smug amusement as the girl looked frantic. Yusuke wasn't laughing anymore, and was looking between the two in confusion. What the heck had made Kurama ask that question? And, more importantly, why wasn't she answering?
A slow smirk grew on Yusuke's face. "Ya know, I think there's another rule that if two people want to know the second person's answer then she has to answer first."
"Who came up with such a stupid rule?" she said frantically, desperately still imitating Inuyasha. They shrugged, both smirking. "Well, I don't follow the rules!" she said. "So um... feh?" The girl continued weakly at their growing smirks.
"Feh? What kind of answer is 'feh'?" Yusuke teased none to gently. Kagome glared at him and muttered, "Well, it works for Inuyasha.
"If you don't follow the rules, then why should we?" Kurama asked pointedly. Kagome's mouth opened for a hasty retort then closed with a snap of her jaw.

"U Bec Because?" The weak answer was followed by her retreating a couple of steps to look them both up and down warily. This had definitely not been in the plan. When all else fails, lie and charm your way out of everything. Wait, wrong person. Punch them? No, that was Inuyasha... and sometimes Sango. No, her family stuttered and looked around nervously. Except for Kikyou.
"Right. How about answering a different question first then?" Yusuke asked, taking a step forward for every step she took back.
"What question?" She asked suspiciously, stopping and looking around.
"What's your name?" Kurama looked at Yusuke incredulously. He'd traded in the more entertaining question for her name?
"Me? My name's Kagome Higurashi. By your lack of answer to the earlier question may I assume some interest in my sister?" Kagome quickly turned the tables on them with malicious delight. Kurama squelched it.
"Only if we can assume you have interest in Yusuke for not answering my inquiry." Kurama answered calmly, his smile sickeningly sweet as her face fell.
Kagome opened her mouth, attempting to come up with a decent argument, but was interrupted by a gruff voice calling her name from behind.
"Oi, Kagome!"
Kagome turned as the familiar voice of Inuyasha grated in her ears.
'Great, he's probably come to yell at me for not practicing.' She groaned inwardly.
"What the hell do you think you're doing?!" The silver haired hanyou yelled, grabbing her wrist, intent on dragging Kagome away. "We have to practice. So move it!"
Kagome's temper flared evilly and she dug her heels into the ground. "Get off me, Inuyasha! I'll be there in a minute!"
Inuyasha stopped, seeming to notice the two boys looking oddly at him for the first time. Glancing back at Kagome, Inuyasha rolled his eyes.
"Feh, you will come NOW. We don't have time for this shit, so stop acting like a bitch in heat and MOVE!"
Kurama and Yusuke watched in growing apprehension as Kagome's eye twitched erratically.
"Inuyasha?" She said sweetly, causing the half youkai to stop and look at her curiously.
"SIT!"
The two spirit detective witnessed the amazing feat of the hanyou pounded into the carpet with the utterance of that single word. Kagome was standing stiff, her fists clenched by her side and her eyes blazing with anger as she glared at the fallen hanyou. "How dare you, Inuyasha!"
"Feh! What'd you subdue me for wench?" The two males behind them were staring at him as if he were possessed. Kagome's aura flared briefly before she got it under control and smiled serenely.

"Sit, boy. Sit. Sit. And, no, yes, wait...yup, SIT!" Kagome glared at him and then began to stomp off, passing the two boys on her way as she made for the stairs.
The two Urameshi team members were left still staring down at the hanyou, who was still flattened under the subduing spell, muttering obscenities into the carpet. After a few moments, the spell wore off, allowing Inuyasha to get back to his feet and turn to glare at the two amused teens.
"What are you staring at?" He growled viciously, his amber eyes narrowing dangerously. "And why the hell were you talkin' to Kagome? Stay away from her, she doesn't need the distraction at a time like this."
Without even waiting for a response, the enraged hanyou stormed off, leaving Yusuke and Kurama in their amused states.
~*~
Two teams stood at opposite ends of the arena. The kitsune, Koto, stood in the middle of the arena, an anticipatory smile on her face. "Well everyone, it looks like the next set of matches is about to begin! On my left we have team Yukirashi with four humans and one hanyou on their team. There have been some doubts about how well they'll do, but they seem confident enough!"
She changed her microphone to her other hand and waved to her right. "On my right we have team Naraku. Four demons and one humans on this team, though their have been rumors that Naraku himself is really a hanyou too, but anybody who says so has quickly been killed in a torturous and wonderfully gruesome manner! Let's hear it for our two teams!"
The demons immediately started cheering such phrases as "Down with the humans!" and "Humans don't belong here! Get out!" which had the three girls exchanging glances before taking Miroku's example and staring straight ahead, ignoring the taunts and jeers.
"Well, I can see everyone's enthusiastic, so why don't we begin? Team leaders, please choose your first fighter!" Surprisingly, all of team Yukirashi got in a huddle while Naraku immediately sent Kanna in.
"Look! Just let me go first, ok? I can fight this girl. There's something strange about her and her mirror, and I think I should handle this." Unwilling to dismiss Kagome's instincts, the other four grudgingly agreed.
"First up is Kanna of the Mirror and Kagome Higurashi! Are both fighters ready?" Koto watched as Kagome threaded and arrow to her bow and Kanna held her mirror. "I'll take that as a yes! Let the match begin!"
As the two chosen fighters began their match four sets of eyes, two in particular, were watching with apt interest.
Yusuke's gaze took in the match as Kagome immediately began her assault by shooting a seemingly endless supply of arrows from her quiver as she evaded Kanna's mirror. The shiny, reflective surface attempted to suck Kagome's soul from her body, only succeeding in getting a few random demons from the audience instead.
When the arrows proved ineffective, Kagome abandoned them, instead resorting to shooting bolts of pinkish energy at the albino demon.
At seeing this, Yusuke leaned toward the kitsune. "Looks like you were right about that energy, Kurama."
The red head nodded, his eyes shifting over to where Keiko stood with her team mates, her eyes trained on her sister's every move as she cheered her on.

Kagome tucked and rolled away as the white girl turned again, the teenage miko coming up behind Kanna. She managed to get in one good shot before somersaulting away from the soul-stealing demon. She smirked as the usually silent demon gave an almost silent cry of pain. Silver liquid seeped out of the wound made by the glowing miko energy, and Kagome was astonished to find that Kanna had silver ghostly blood.
"Hell yeah! The demons will be changing their tune about that team being weak in a minute." Yusuke was watching the fight with rapt attention as the girl jumped and sprinted out of the path of the mirror, rolling under it sometimes but keeping her movements fluid and almost non-stop.
"I doubt itey wey will never stop hating humans, and nothing will convince them that any human is worth a thing. A few demons might see otherwise, but as a whole, demons and humans will always be at odds." Kurama almost sighed as Yusuke scoffed, but he was still watching the older sister. She wasn't cheering so much as yelling at her now.
"Come on, Kagome, hurry up! Others want to fight too!" Kagome rolled her eyes as she dodged the mirror once again, and watched it take another demon soul.
"I'm trying! Give me a minute, will ya?" Kagome's eyes narrowed and in a daring moved she dodged the mirror and got in close to the albino demon, one hand reaching for the mirror just as Kanna turned to take her soul.

"What the hell is she doing?" Kurama mentally echoed Yusuke's sentiments. In an instant she would lose the battle because her soul would be lost.
Kagome had no intention of losing, and as the mirror began to take her soul, her hand reachhe mhe mirror and power flowed through her and into it. There was a second of silence as the mirror seemed to fight itself, trying to take in her soul while Kagome's power tried to destroy it. The glass began to crack, and sud suddenly it was over.
The mirror, glass and frame, exploded outwards, demon souls returning to their owners. Kagome and Kanna were thrown back a few feet. Kagome scrambled to her feet, shaking her head to clear it as her soul seemed to resettle withing her. She looked over her shoulder as she heard an odd buzzing noise in her ear.
"Kagome Higurashi! What kind of stupid idea was that? You almost lost your soul! Then where would we be?" Keiko was fuming, and a red head above them in the stands had to fight the thought that she looked pretty even while she was angry.
"Hey, it worked, didn't it? That's all that matters." Kagome ignored her sister to look at the announcer, who appeared to be counting. Kagome tilted her head and looked at Kanna. She had some of the mirror shards stuck in her, and apparently the miko magic had traveled through her as well as the mirror. If she got up at all, it wouldn't be very soon.
"9... and 10! Kagome is the winner with a stupendous show of power. Though it may be an odd color, We did get to see some blood in this battle. let's hope for more in the next one!" Koto almost jumped up in down in excitement as Kanna was taken off the platform and Kagome jumped down to walk back to her team mates.
Meanwhile, each of the Urameshi team members were giving their own evaluation of Kagome's abilities during the match.
"Wow, I never knew a girl could fight so good, aside from my sister that is." Kuwabara commented, "She is pretty, though not as beautiful as my beloved, Yukina." This comment earned him a secret glare from the fire demon beside him.
"Hn, the ningen fights as recklessly as you do, Detective." Hiei sneered, directing his gaze back at the, so far, winning team.
Hiei's comment caused a proud smile to come to Yusuke's lips, openly admiring Kagome as she accepted both congratulations and scoldings from her team. "Why, thank you, Hiei." Yusuke replied.
Kurama felt the urge to roll his eyes, though admitted it would be a bit hypocritical of him. Somehow, he had the feeling that when it came time to watch Keiko fight, he would be reacting the same way. Besides, if she had powers as remotely powerful as her sister's, then it would indeed be an interesting match.
"Well, folks, it's time for our next match! Teams, send in your next fighters now!" Koto's over enthusiasm was evident in her ancemecement.
The Urameshi team watched as the largest of the demons from Team Naraku made its way onto the platform as the other dark haired female from the opposing team stepped forward as well.

"Looks like it's another human versus demon match with Sango Taijya from Team Yukirashi." Koto exclaimed. "And from Team Naraku... Goshinki! Looks like there's bound to be some blood spilled this match. Let's just hope it comes out the right color this time, ne?"
From the stands, Kurama eyed the weapon that the female fighter wielded and gasped as its origin finally clicked in his memory.
"What is it, Kurama?" Yusuke asked, having heard the surprised sound the kitsune had made.
"That weapon that the girl has," Kurama murmured, causing Yusuke to look at him funny.
"Yeah? What about it?"
"It's called Hiraikotsu. It was a popular weapond byd by demon exterminators during the Fuedal Era, though, I've never seen one used in today's society. It can be very deadly when used in the proper manner." Kurama replied knowledgeably. 'This should be an interesting match.' He thought.
Down at the platform, the battle had begun quickly. Howeveangoango immediately realized there was a problem. The demon was already dodging before she had even thrown her boomerang! And he seemed to know exactly how she was going to move, his claws there before she was. Only instant reflexes that required no thought saved her.
'How is he doing this?' She cried internally.
-I can read your mind. I can read everyone's mind. I know your fear, your anger, and everything you think and feel. I know what you will do long before you do it!- A triumphant and arrogant voice echoed in her mind.
Sango refused to believe it. It just wasn't possible. Yehen hen she was thrown across the platform yet again, she began to believe.
"And Sango has been thrown by Goshinki yet again! This seems to be a one-sided battle, people! Let's get some more action!" Koto cheered on blood and gore as she jumped up and down instead of cheering on one of the combatants. After alhe che couldn't take sides.
In the stands, a few of the more compassionate Urameshi team members winced at every blow or kick Sango receive.

"That damned demon ain't playin' fair. He's not even givin' her a chance, the bastard!" Kuwabara growled, his fist clenched at the unfairness of the match thus far.
All but Hiei nodded in agreement. The fire demon was too intent on watching the seemingly one sided battle to hear the baka's blathering. His eyes narrowed as he sensed something. There was an abnormal amount of psychic activity going on in the ring, specifically nd Gnd Goshinki. Bringing a hand up, Hiei slowly removed the white bandana from his forehead, revealing his Jagan eye and allowing it to probe the mind of the demon below.
He was slightly surprised, but masked the expression quickly, when he heard a calm, amusement filled voice breech his mind.
-Ah, so the little jaganshi is curious, is he?- The voice was dark and held a bit of resentment at Hiei's invasion of the mind.
Hiei's two normal eyes narrowed at the invading voice. His jagan eye glowed brighter. -Just seeing if it was true that you were so weak that you hto cto cheat to win.- The cold sneer was clear in Hiei's tone as the fire apparition's thought pierced the other demon's mind.
A mental indignant snort was heard before Goshinki "spoke" again. -You dare call me weak? This human is the weak one. Foolish as well, to think she could go up against me and actually win.-
And with that, the demon turned his attention back to its match, catching Sango's next attack and hurling her bodily across the platform. Hiei's three eyes glared at Goshinki from high above the arena.
-If she is so weak then why do you need to read her mind? Are you afraid everyone will see she is stronger than you? Why don't we see who the weak one is.-
Hiei wasted no more time in "talking" to the demon, instead setting up a complex mental barrier around Goshinki. If the demon was clever, he'd break free in a few minutes. If not, then for the rest of the fight Goshinki would only have his physical strength.
Immediately the bulky demon noticed something was amiss as he failed to receive the projection of his opponent's next move, leaving him open for the sudden blow he receive in the head as Sango leapt into the air, somersaulting before coming back down forcefully with her weapon. Goshinki let loose an enraged howl as he stumbled backward a step before regaining his balance. Trying to project a taunting threat to the female, he was startled to find he was unable to. Forgetting the fight for a split second, Goshinki turned to glare daggers of fury in the direction of the stadium in which the Urameshi team sat.
Hiei's arms were crossed and a small, smug smile was situated on his lips as the female ningen used this new distraction to her advantage. Goshinki was quickly finding that Hiraikotsu hurt when it hit. Goshinki wasn't used to anything hurting. He wasn't used to getting hit.
With an outraged roar the telepathic demon rushed at Sango blindly, claws sweeping towards her. She dodged out of the way, her boomerang immediately following the path of Goshinki's rampage and tearing into his stomach. Sango caught her weapon easily and let hope fill her, renewing the strength in her veins while Goshinki attempted ttacttack her and undo the complex block on his mind all at once.
"Alright, people! It looks like the Yukirashi team may very well be on their way to another win! Their fighter has just taken the upper hand in the match and, boy, does Goshinki not look happy about it!" Koto's excited chatter went on as Sango landed blow after blow on Goshinki, weakening the demon immeasurably.
p>Hip>Hiei felt the sudden snap as Goshinki broke through the complex block and did nothing, watching as Goshinki had still been too late to stop the last attack from hitting. The purple demon actually fell, strangely colored blood seeping out of the multiple wounds on his body.

When he got up, one claw shot forward to catch the incoming boomerang and his eyes glowed as he snapped it in two, throwing it back to her team mates. Koto's eyes widened as the fighter simply drew her sword and stood her ground. "With a sudden burst of determination, Goshinki has broken Sango's prime weapon! It appears that the tables have turned once again, and by the rage shining in Goshinki's blood red eyes, I think we'll be seeing a lot of violence before this match is done!"
Indeed, Koto was right, as Goshinki took out his rage on the almost defenseless ningen girl. With his telepathy powers once again intact, each defense was reacted to before it was even raised. Her katana swept down in places the demon no longer was and powerful claws ripped through her demon slaying uniform.
A final few blows were struck before Sango managed to strike him with her katana. She was too close for him to avoid it even when he knew it was coming, and this did the impossible. It enraged him further. With a bellow that made much of the audience wince and complain about going deaf, he backhanded the ningen to the other end of the platform. Sango's sword had been thrown from her and Hiraikotsu had been ripped in two. Sango presently had no weapon, and Goshinki made to go towards her when Koto started the ten count.
Goshinki, for whatever reason, seemed amused by this. He knew she wasn't getting up. Still, she had hurt him. Only the notion that it had really been the fire apparition that had done it and not the girl's own skills against his mind kept him from vowing after the tournament revenge. No, it was another who would get that honor when his team had won.
Sango slowly managed to rise to her feet and unsteadily made her way over to her team. Her hung head down, shoulder's slumped in defeat no matter how much her team mates's tried to reassure her. Up in the stands, the Urameshi team were having their own reactions to the match. Not just the outcome, but of the obvious skill the young woman displayed during her brief edge in the fight.
"Yeah! She kicked his ass good, huh, Urameshi," Kuwabareereeered, despite the fact that Sango had clearly lost. He was still impressed by her fighting despite the fact that she was girl.
Yusuke only nodded in agreement, his arms crossed over his chest as he eyed the group who was deciding on their next fighter at the moment.
Hiei remained quiet as well, silently staring in Sango's direction. That is until Kurama directed a question toward him in an amused tone. "So, do you consider ningens to still be weak, Hiei?"
"Hn," Red eyes turned to the kitsune. "Well, that demon certainly was. Pathetic."
Kurama chuckled, as he agreed. Turning his attention back to the mostly human team, his gaze immediately zeroed in on the blue and black clad brunette. Curiosity delved deep within him as he wondered when he would be able to witness her skills in fighting.

~*~

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