A Dream Come True

UPDATED DATE: SEPTEMBER 16, 2009

Disclaimer: See Chapter One.
Warnings: See Chapter One.


Chapter 18 The Vanguard Battle Begins!!

“Morning everyone! You ready for some unholy mayhem?! Let’s welcome our first teams of contenders!” says the cat announcer, Koto.

“I declare the Dark Tournament officially underway!!”

The crowd cheered

“We want hitting, kicking, pokes in the eye!”

“We didn’t do any of that for weeks so we could be here!”

“The rules ban those who do bad deeds! So let’s see some!!” shouts the crowd.

“Wow, check out that crowd!” says Rinku, who’s leading the rest of the team into the stadium.

“It’s the Jolly Devil Six—Scrappy Stars of the Slums!!” says Koto.

You all walk into the stadium, Kuwabara, still lugging around a still sleeping Yusuke.

“The ‘guests’ have arrived!” shouted Koto.

“Look! Urameshi’s already fainted!”

“Hiei! Kurama! Human lovin bastards!”

“No way you’re comin out alive!”

“Traitors! Hope they chew you up and spit you out!”

“Wow, who’s that hot girlly?!”

“Hey, shouldn’t you be home making babies, little whore!”

“Call me!” shouts the demons, obviously showing how much they hate you guys.

“Friendly bunch…guess they have to vent on somebody.” says Kuwabara.

“Calling us traitors! If they weren’t such lowlifes I’d take offence!” says Kurama.

Your eyes started to turn a bit red from that ‘whore’ comment.

“You wanna see a whore! I’ll show you a whore! A whole threw your gut! And to that bastard who said call me! Sure I’ll call you, I’ll call you a whole bunch of names a lady shouldn’t say!!” you shout.

This had gotten the crowd a little more restless, and shouted at you, though you ignored them.

“Relax (YAFN)-chan, they’re just assholes, anyway.” says Kuwabara, glaring at them.

He was angry that they had no decency or honor by insulting a girl. He really wanted to cut some throats with his spirit sword, though he figured that you were worth far more then their lives.
((A/N If that doesn’t sound familiar ^_^ Hiei: yeah, give the oaf my material, why don’t you))

You all now stood at the edge of the arena.

“Teams to the center please!” says Koto.


Meanwhile, outside the stadium…

Koenma Jr, human world teenager version, starts towards the stadium.

“Hey mister! Tickets here! Prime seating! Front row gallery! View of the entire arena! Only two million yen!” shouts a demon, in Koenma’s direction.

“I’ll use my VIP pass, thanks.” says the very hot and sexy teenage Koenma.
((A/N: WHAT?! –blinks inocently-I happen to think he’s a hottie in his teenage form!! And I know most of you think so too, so don’t deny it! ^_~.))

“Yikes! You’re Lord Koenma! Heh…here to watch, esteemed sir?” say the demon.

“An acquaintance is competing as a guest. I’ve thought of shutting down this bloody spectacle…but there’s no denying this tournament vents demon stress, reducing predations in the human world. Cost-to-volume you know.” says Koenma.

“You are wise, noble one. This place is a dark sanctuary where battle is the only language understood. The law is decided by the victor and even you hold no rank over any other spectators. You could not object if you saw your own parents murdered.” says the demon.

“Got it, thanks.” says Koenma, not really caring and starts back towards entering the stadium, when Botan, Keiko, Shizuru, and Atsuko come up to him.

“Master Koenma! Yusuke’s team is in the arena!” says Botan, who is dressed in a very pretty komodo.

Atsuko is looking around and wearing a black turtleneck, a white jacket over the turtleneck, and white pants. Shizuru is wearing black dress pants, a white blouse and black tie, and a black vest. She is also smoking a cigarette. Kekio is wearing her uniform, but with a brown sports vest over her shirt.

The demon looked at the four beautiful women in awe.

“Wow! Some harem! You’re quite the ladies man, sir!” says the demon.

“Friends and family of the ‘guests’ Once my loose lipped subordinate was through, I had to bring them along.” says Koenma, annoyed and obviously still a little aggravated that Botan spilled the beans.

“I was just trying to be nice!” says Botan.

“Hmmm…well…three human women bold enough to come here.” says the demon in awe.


Back in the stadium…

“Pulp the scum!”

“Rip ‘em apart!”

“Pound ‘em to jelly!”

Both teams stare each other down.

“Still asleep.” says Rinku, looking at the sleeping teen, leaning on Kuwabara.

“The team captains will decide the mode of battle and what constitutes a win. If they are unable to agree, house rules stipulate each member fight one-on-one. The team with the most victories takes the match.” says Koto.

Zeru takes a step forward.

“The captain…? Yusuke’s still out.” says Kuwabara, looking over at the sleeping teen he’s carrying.

“Then it’s your office Kuwabara.” says Kurama.

“Say what? Y’mean me? Shucks, I’m flattered! It means being Urameshi’s second, but what the heck?! I’ll show them leadership!” says Kuwabara.

“Shee…” Hiei rolls his eyes and gives Kuwabara a glare.

“Why can’t I be the captain?” you ask.

Kuwabara falters a bit and looks at you.

“I’m just playing with you! Go get ‘em tiger!” you say, taking Yusuke off of Kuwabara.

“Heaver then I thought…remind me to tell Yusuke he needs to go on a diet.” you say, grinning at Kuwabara.

Kuwabara grins back.

“He really does.”

“Are you two love birds done flirting?” ask an annoyed Zeru.

Kuwabara glares at him.

“I’m comin, keep ya shirt on!” Kuwabara marches over and stares almost eye-to-eye with Zeru, though Kuwabara is a bit taller then the demon.

“Not that it matters, but I’m for one-on-one. It prolongs the fight.” says Zeru.

“Sounds good to me! It’s a real man’s way to fight.” says Kuwabara.

“And it’s been decided—five one-on-one battles!!” says Koto.

Kuwabara takes Yusuke back, with a huge grin on his face. Oh yeah, he thought he handled that really manly. Zeru turns and looks at Yusuke and starts to blast his aura.

“Cripes! His aura’s hot as an oven! It’s obvious he’s trying to provoke Yusuke!” says Kuwabara.

“And it’s not working.” You say, hiding behind Kuwabara, since you felt like you were going to be tossed backwards, since it was that strong.

You were short and not that heavy, so you could have easily been blown away, if you weren’t standing behind Kuwabara.


(^%He’s out to kill. %^) thinks the mask fighter.

(*^Icy eyes and a fiery aura…yet Zeru hang out in the human world? What’s demon kind come to?*^) thinks Kurama.

“Rise and shine, Urameshi!!” shouts Kuwabara, while shaking him a little.

“Hopeless.” You say, sweat dropping.

($#He still hasn’t stirred. Is he ill…or just an imbecile? #$) thinks Zeru.

“First contenders on the field.” says Koto.

“Check ya later, guys!” says Rinku, as he walks into the arena.

“I’ll take this one!” says Kuwabara leaning Yusuke up against the edge of the arena.

“Kuwabara’s up! Blech!”

“Kill him!”

(+#Sigh….I always get the doofuses. All that teasing yesterday didn’t scare him. Brain-dead for sure...#+) thinks Rinku.

“All rules are—anything goes! A count of 10 will determine out-to-bounds and knock downs. Begin!”

“Well, here goes.” says Rinku.

“Okay, shrimp, bring it!” says Kuwabara.

“You got it!” says Rinku and he starts to move all around. He’s in one spot and at the same time another.

He’s moving so fast that it’s hard to pin point him. However, you and Kuwabara can keep up with him.

“Rinku displays amazing agility! I, Koto, your commentator, can hardly follow him!”

(+#That’ll do! He can’t see me…#+) thinks Rinku.

Then Kuwabara comes at him and kicks him in the head, sending him backwards.

“Yes! Nice one Kuwa-Chan!” you yelled, which caused some of the audience to either laugh or whistle.

Kuwabara sighs, but decides to focus on the fight at hand, as does Rinku. Rinku and his teammates look shocked that Kuwabara was able to hit Rinku let alone be able to pin point his location.

“Dida see that?” says a demon

“Unreal!” says another one.

“The gloves are off kid!!” shouts Kuwabara as he goes towards Rinku.

“Urf! Gah!” Kuwabara kicks Rinku.

“Why you-“

Rinku comes at Kuwabara, only to be met with a fierce upper cut, which sends him flying. In between each of these attacks, Kuwabara would make a little pose. That made you sweat drop a bit.

“Bah! Never seen anything so pathetic!!” shouts a demon.

“Who sent that wimpy runt anyway?”

“Kuwabara can be surprising. I’ve sparred with him and I can tell you he loves to fight.” says Kurama.

“Great, but what’s with the samurai posturing? He should’ve finished this with his aura sword by now.” says Hiei, a little annoyed that Kuwabara is taking his sweet old time.

Kuwabara hits Rinku in the gut.

“He’s got him! This is it!” says Kurama, excited.

“I’m not sure…” you say, which earns you a look from the rest of the group.

As Rinku is flying backwards from Kuwabara’s punch, Kuwabara lunges at him.

“I ain’t into torture, so I’ll make this quick. You’re going down for the count, kid!” says Kuwabara as he swings, but Rinku disappears.

This surprised Kuwabara.

“Heh…hope you enjoyed the moment...” says Rinku appearing behind Kuwabara, and as Kuwabara turns his head, Rinku kicks him in the head, creating a KWACK sound to come from Kuwabara.

Kuwabara’s head flies to the side roughly and he falls limply to the ground. You cover your eyes, because it wasn’t a pretty site. Kurama gasps.

“…cause the moment’s over.” Rinku says, laughing a bit before continuing, “I coulda popped him right off, but where’s the fun in that?” says Rinku, walking back towards his teammates.

You uncovered your eyes. Koto began the count down.

“Don’t bother counting. He’s dead. I snapped his neck.” says Rinku.

You smiled, knowing the demon child was wrong. Though you had always wondered HOW Kuwabara had survived a blow like that.

‘Probably from all the beatings Yusuke put him threw, and to top it off, the training Kurama gave us.’ You think.


As Rinku relished in the cheers, Kuwabara shakily got up.

“So you say…you broke my neck. Then I’ll have to return the favor….in spades.” Says Kuwabara, cracking his knuckles. ((A/n Now doesn’t Kuwa have the coolest sayings? ^_^))

“He beat the count! The battle will resume!” says Koto. Rinku smiles at Kuwabara.

“Tough sonuvagun-still standing after that attack.”

“Finish it runt! Kill him!” shouts the demons.

“Rinku uses psychological tactics to catch the other off guard, and Kuwabara takes it in stride! It’s only the first match of the Tournament, but the tension is already palpable!” says Koto.

“Gotta say he out witted me…but that kick to my head didn’t do me in…so he ain’t much to worry about, just like (YAFN)-chan said earlier.” Says Kuwabara, smiling, while a little bit of blood ran down his forehead.

Rinku smiles and reaches into the little sack he wears around his shoulder. He pulls out eight yo-yos.

“Now I get why you were invited as ‘guests’. You withstood my direct attack, so I’ll bring out my….demonic tricks. Devil yo-yos!” he shouts.

“Serious playtime, eh?” says Kuwabara.

He brings out his double swords.

“Batter up, pal!”
((A/N: Have you ever noticed Kuwabara always makes references to baseball?))

Rinku leaps into the air and shoots five yo-yos at Kuwabara.

“Hmph! Simple I’ll just split ‘em…” Kuwabara started, and then noticed that the yo-yos seemed to move on their own.

‘Those yoyos zigzag like snakes!!’ thinks Kuwabara, as he gets slammed with the yoyos, into his chest.

“What a stylish move! Rinku’s yoyos faked out Kuwabara’s butt good!” shouts Koto.

Rinku brings his yo-yos back.

“Hey moron…didya think I was just gonna play around?”

He gave Kuwabara a grin as he started to play with the yoyo, having them spin close to the arena floor, grinding against the floor.

”My aura goes right from my fingers to the yoyos…each of which I control individually. Like so.” Rinku has his yo-yos move around, and they look like snakes.

“Oh boy…” says Kuwabara, with a worried look on his scratched and a little bit blood face.

“Your dull ol’ aura swords won’t even cut the strings!” says Rinku.

“Mayhem in a few minutes.” You mumble, which earns you a sideway glance from Kurama and Hiei.

Rinku then sends his yo-yos at Kuwabara.

“Yoicks!! They’re slicin’ up the ground as they go!” shouts Kuwabara, and at the last second dodges the attack.

“Blast!!” he shouts, as he sees the yo-yos turn fast around and slam into his back, knocking him into the area floor hard.

“Rinku’s powers work best through weapons. He may be small, but his yo-yo’s kick butt.” says Zeru.

“They go wherever he wills!” says Kurama.

The yo-yos then wrap around Kuwabara’s arms and legs.

“What?!” says Kuwabara, fear a little bit shown in his voice.

Rinku lifts Kuwabara off the ground, flying him like a kite.

“Those yo-yos have lifted Kuwabara’s body into the air!” shouts Koto.

“Round the world!” shouts Rinku as he spins Kuwabara around,

“Whoa!” shouts Kuwabara.

Watching Kuwabara go round and round and round was making you feel dizzy and a bit queasy.

“I think I’m gonna be sick.” You say, covering your mouth and close your eyes, not wanting to see the spinning Kuwabara.

Kuwabara is then slammed into the floor.

“Blood! We want blood!”

“Whip ‘em around again!” shouts the demons.

You slowly open your eyes and look at Kuwabara’s messed up face.

“Can’t say much for your coaching, Kurama. Your student’s been laid out flat. I can’t wait to see how (YAFN)-chan fairs.” says Hiei.

“I admit…we haven’t seen much yet.” says a very worried Kurama.

‘Serves him right…’ growls Yoko, though a hint of worry in his voice.

‘Yoko’ scolds Kurama.

“He’ll be fine. He’s taken worse beatings from me and Kurama.” You say, not even saying that he’ll win or not.

“Arg…dratted…punk…I’ll kill you…!” growls Kuwabara, as he glares at Rinku.

His nose is now bleeding and blood is coming out of both sides of his mouth.

“You’re a tough one to finish off. And this is just the first day. Better wrap this up.” says Rinku.

He then starts to fly Kuwabara like a kite, having him go higher and higher.

In the stands, Botan, Shizuru, Keiko, Atsuko, and Koenma walk in.

“Hey the tournament’s started already.” says Botan.

“They’re cheering like mad! Who’s winning?” asks Atsuko, looking towards the arena.

“Oh no! Look!! Kuwabara!!” shots Botan, pointing at the still rising Kuwabara.

“That kid’s got him soaring like a kite!” says Atsuko.

“Lemme down!” shouts Kuwabara, not only scarred, but pissed off.

“Sure will…after a few more feet. How’s the view?” mocks Rinku.

“Hey! If he falls now, he’s dead!” realizes Atsuko.
((A/N That’s Yusuke’s mom: clueless!))

“That’s the point, ma’am.” says a sweat dropping Koenma.

Keiko looks down where the rest of you are and notices that Yusuke is sleeping.

“Yusuke! Yusuke, your friend’s in danger!!” shouts a pissed Keiko.

“Hey keep it down!” says a worried Koenma.

He didn’t want them to draw attention to themselves.

“And you’re taking a nap?! You heartless creep!!” shouts Keiko.

All of a sudden two huge demons come in front of them.

“Is this Urameshi’s cheering section?” asks one demon.

“Humans! Scram you! Only demons are allowed here!” says the other.

“Sez you! My Yusuke’s competing so I’m staying!” shouts Atsuko, getting in the demon’s face. ((A/N And I see where Yusuke gets his attitude from ^_^ ;))

“Hot an’ bothered human! Yummm…” says the demon, his tongue sticking out.

Shizuru then extinguishes her cigarette on the demon’s tongue. The demon runs off in pain.

“Well, that’s one method of ‘exorcism’.” says a sweat dropping Botan.

“C’mon Yusuke! Wake up!” shouts Keiko.

“Stay up Kuwabara! Float like a butterfly!” shouts Atsuko, her foot on Koenma’s chair.

“I’m not with them…” says a sweat dropping Koenma.

Back to the arena.

“Kuwabara’s flying high but it’s a long way down!” says Koto.

“Hang on Kuwa-Chan!” you shout.

You knew he would make it, but it didn’t mean you still didn’t worry about him.

“Can’t do anything else (YAFN)-chan!!” shouts Kuwabara.

“Drop him! Kill him!”

“You die now human!”

“That should do it.” Says Rinku.

“Lemme down!” shouts Kuwabara.

“You’ll go splat-like an egg!” shouts Rinku and recalls his yoyos back to him, causing Kuwabara to come flying back down towards the ground.

“He’s falling! This is the end!” shouts Koto.

You held your breath as you watched him fall.

“Not yet, it ain’t!” shouts Kuwabara.

“Sword grow!” he shouted.

Kuwabara shot his spirit sword towards the ground, hitting the arena floor and causing Kuwabara to bend backwards to where his feet almost touched the floor. He then leans forward, using the force of this sword to catapult him towards Rinku.

“He plunged his sword into the ground to break his fall and –fling him forward!!” shouts Koto.

“Sweet move, guy. You’re darn clever in a pinch. But now your trajectory is sending you straight at me!” Rinku says, sending his yoyos at Kuwabara.

“And that just begs for a salvo of yo-yos right in your face!”

“You forgot! I’ve got a second sword!” shout Kuwabara, while heading straight towards Rinku’s on slaughter of yo-yos.
((A/n: His other sword is still stuck in the arena floor ^_^))

“So what? A straight sword’s easy to dodge!” Rinku says.

He then notices that Kuwabara’s second sword is zig zagging through his yo-yos and is heading straight for him!

“It’s threading through the yo-yo’s strings?!” shouts Rinku.

“Homing on you through ‘em, you mean! Just as you control your yo-yos is how Kurama and (YAFN)-chan coached me to control my sword-at will!” shouts Kuwabara.

“Rinku!! Quick, jump back!” shouts Zeru.

“Won’t be enough!” Rinku shouts, trying to do just that.

“Ponder this in Hell, runt!” shouts Kuwabara as he gets hit by the yoyos in his face and Rinku receives a spirit sword through his gut.

“Uh….oh…..” Rinku gasps out.

“G-gotcha!” says Kuwabara.

“Nice.” Says Shizuru from the stands.

“They knocked each other out cold out of the ring!” shouts Koto.

(End of Chapter 18)

Please Read and Review.