Acts of Sacrifice

Title: Acts of Sacrifice
Author: Ryukotsusei
Rating: NC-17
Spoilers: Some for the Dark Tournament.
Disclaimer: I do not own any part of Yu Yu Hakusho


Pairings: Karasu/Yusuke, Hiei/Yusuke/Kurama

Author's Notes: This story isn't going to be extremely long or in depth. I'm hoping for something to jump start my muses really for my other fics. This story will contain mass amounts of YAOI as well as some lemons and non-consensual smut, starting with this chapter. If any of this offends you, turn back now. Flames will not be tolerated.

Chapter One


Sinking further back into the couch, Yusuke couldn't erase the scowl that had settled on his face and truthfully he didn't want to. Of all the times for Kurama to be so damned stubborn, he just had to brush off his warning to be careful. Sure, the kitsune could take care of himself most of the time. But still, that didn't mean that he was capable of handling everything. He'd felt the power that Karasu and Bui had been giving off, surely he had every reason to be worried for his friend's safety. But no, Kurama had told him it was nothing to be concerned about.


"This is such bullshit!" Yusuke clenched his fists, wishing he could have just knocked some sense into Kurama. He hadn't been there, he hadn't heard of the plan being discussed in detail. But the way Kurama had just sat there and listened to what he had heard, the last thing he had expected was the Kitsune to brush it off so easily. Now he was alone again, save for the Masked Fighter who had secluded herself in one of the bedrooms. Yusuke wasn't even sure where the hell Hiei had disappeared to, if he did find him then perhaps he could be the one to knock some sense into the Kitsune.


"So what the hell are you grousing about now?" Leaning against the door frame, the masked fighter stared impassively at the young man sitting on the couch. He'd been on edge ever since they had arrived, not that she could blame him for that. But the look she saw on his face surpassed the unease he had been feeling earlier. One way or another she'd get to the bottom of his problems. He might not know exactly who she was just yet, but that didn't mean that her role as his teacher was finished.


Yusuke stared at the woman for a long moment, wishing that for once she'd take the damned mask off. He was almost certain it was Genkai but her voice was off. Not hard to do by any stretch of the imagination but it did cast some doubt. The similarities were just too much to be coincidental and that alone lead him to trust her. Besides, she was risking her life as well in order to aid them, she deserved to know what was about to go down unless he somehow managed to stop it. "It's the Toguro team, I overheard two of them talking today and somethings going down. Something bad."


A snort escaped her at this, truthfully she wasn't surprised. The odds had been stacked against them from the start, why wouldn't something else be in the works now? "Anything coming from that team is going to be bad Yusuke. You shouldn't let it get to you, just be alert at all times." Yusuke was in no position to go charging into battle now anyway, he needed to conserve his energy for the fights. The fact that he couldn't fire his spirit gun was a glaring disadvantage and he needed to watch his ass or he wouldn't make it to the next round. She started to turn from him but the glare he leveled at her stilled her feet. Perhaps this was something worse than just a bending of the rules from the committee. "If you don't want me to hand you your eyes, I suggest you stop glaring at me like that. Since this is so important to you, how about you tell me what you overheard."


"You couldn't beat me on your best day lady. But to get to the point I heard Karasu and Bui talking. Seems tall, dark and gruesome has taken a strong liking to Kurama and wants some time alone with him before the next fight if you know what I mean. They plan to grab him sometime tonight when he is alone." Already he was fighting off the familiar adrenaline rush he got just before engaging an opponent, he wanted nothing more than to pound Karasu's face in for even thinking of touching Kurama. He had admitted to himself that he had feelings for the kitsune but he had crushed them ruthlessly along with those he had developed for Hiei. But it didn't stop the protectiveness that threatened to overwhelm him each time he saw either of them in danger.


The masked fighter remained silent for a moment, thinking over what her pupil had just said. Her heart went out to the guy, knowing that he wanted to protect his friend from the very real threat that hung in the air. But he still couldn't risk himself, not at this stage. Toguro wouldn't be an easy opponent, Kurama needed to be the one to look out for himself just as he had done previously in his extensive lifetime. "Calm down you idiot, there is absolutely nothing you can do in the state you are in. I'm hoping you've told Kurama about this, he's more than capable of looking out for himself.” She waited for his nod before continuing. “It'll take more than a half baked plan out of either of those two idiot's heads in order to catch that one. You're worrying over nothing so don't do something stupid."


Staring at the woman incredulously, Yusuke couldn't believe what he had just heard. He tells of the enemy team planning to kidnap and rape one of his friend's and he's told to ignore the problem? Jumping to his feet Yusuke stalked over to the woman. "You've got to be kidding me! Did you even listen to a word I said? Kurama's in trouble and you're telling me to ignore it? To hell with that!" Turning his back on the problem was completely out of the question. He'd be damned if he stood by and let his friend be taken. Spirit gun or no spirit gun, Yusuke had no intentions of letting Karasu get what he wanted.


"Yusuke wait dammit!" The masked fighter stared at the door as it slammed shut, her student having left the room. Hopefully it wasn't to confront Karasu, the boy wouldn't stand a chance at the moment. The idea entered her mind to go after him yet she didn't move. Even if Yusuke found them, Toguro wouldn't allow them to kill him of that much she was certain. He'd waited too long to find someone who might pose a challenge to his abilities. The most Yusuke was likely to get was an ass beating and sent back. She could live with that, it might actually teach the dimwit not to be so damned impetuous but somehow she doubted the lesson would be learned. Shaking her head she turned and walked back into her room. All she could do now was wait for his return and be ready to heal the damage.


Yusuke ignored the yell he hear clearly through the door, continuing down the corridor. The other occupants of the hallway parted before him easily, clearly able to sense the hostility rolling off of him. If no one else intended on taking this seriously then he would be forced to take matters into his own hands. Granted, there wasn't much he'd be able to do to the other demon at the moment but Karasu didn't necessarily know this. There was a chance that he could bluff the quest class demon into backing down and if nothing else, he always had his fists to back him up. Either way, he'd get his point across.


As he entered the lobby his eyes took in the time, it was already one o'clock. Plenty of time to find Karasu and make him see the light one way or another. The scheduled meeting time wasn't until seven, unless they had changed things of course. With this in mind he walked with determination up to the front desk and slammed his hands down on the counter, scaring the receptionist in the process. "Good, I've got your attention. I need Karasu's room number now, he's part of the Toguro team."


Taking in his angry appearance, the receptionist stared at him with no small amount of apprehension. It wasn't often that the hotel employees were addressed in such a manner, but given how she knew exactly who this was, she wasn't surprised by his blatant disrespect. "I'm sorry sir, but we cannot give that information out." Ignoring the darkening look of anger on his face, she began to turn away clearly dismissing him.


Yusuke grabbed her wrist, preventing her from leaving the counter. By the way she winced he knew his grip was uncomfortable but at the moment he didn't particularly care. "That's not good enough. Now let's try this again. You're going to get your ass on that computer and look up his room number and then you are going to give it to me. If you don't, I'm coming behind the counter and trust me, in the mood I am in, you won't like what happens." Squeezing her wrist once to be sure she got the point he let her go, smirking when she turned her attention to the computer. Granted, he wouldn't have hurt her but his little display of temper had gotten him exactly what he wanted.


Hastily she typed in the information that he had demanded and wrote down the room number on a slip of paper, handing it to him quickly. Huffing when he didn't even have the common courtesy to say thank you, nor apologize for his brutal treatment she turned to the phone. She might not have had a choice in giving the information to Mr. Urameshi but she could inform Karasu as to his approach as well as his current mood. Watching the young man disappear into the elevator, she waited for someone to answer. Yes, she would be sure that Karasu was well aware of his impending visitor.


As the elevator continued to climb it occurred to him that it was likely that Karasu knew he was coming. Yusuke smirked, that was fine by him, it saved him the hassle of catching the demon unprepared. It was better this way if the crow knew he was in for an ass kicking. Cracking his knuckles much to the displeasure of the other people standing nearby, he waited for the tenth floor. Once the doors finally slid open he stepped out and began hunting room numbers. It didn't take him terribly long to arrive at room 210, now it was time to see if anyone was home. Ignoring protocol that dictated he knock first, he prepared to kick the door down but was stopped when it opened on its own. "Well well, I guess i don't have to announce myself after all."


Narrowing his eyes at the man, Karasu ran his gaze over the Detective and smiled secretively as he stepped aside allowing Yusuke entrance into his room. The door slid shut easily, the lock automatically falling into place. "I must say this is a surprise Detective. I wonder, what possibly could have led you to seek my company." His mind went back to how Toguro had asked him what he thought of the man now standing in front of him. While he hadn't answered then, he could not deny the thrill that coursed through him at the possibility of forcing the Detective into submission. Killing him was of course off limits, but he would have the man regretting seeking him out before the day was through and then he could move onto the pretty little red head who had managed to capture his attention.


"I'm sure you do you demented asshole. Well it's simple really, I want you to leave Kurama alone. I heard of your plans and I'm telling you now, if you touch him before the fight I will kill you." Arrogance poured off of him as he delivered his ultimatum. It was irritating that he could not see Karasu's full reaction to his demand because of that damned mask he always wore but he knew by the dangerous look in the demon's eyes that he had managed to irritate him.


"Such strong words but I have to wonder if you can back them up Detective." Looking the human over he hadn't missed how the man had somehow managed to lock his spirit energy away. He was virtually defenseless, save whatever meager fighting abilities he had gained. Surely not a challenge for a demon of his ranking. It would be relatively easy to break this human but there was still an appeal to him. One that Kurama possessed as well, a strong fighter's spirit. One willing to do anything, including sacrificing themselves in insure their cause was not in vain. Truly noble, something he wished to possess yet it would be forever denied to him.


"You want to try me?" Yusuke raised his hand and tried to call forth his energy yet again but as before it was blocked. Still, it had served him in the past and surely Karasu had seen what he was capable of. Perhaps it would be enough. If he managed to keep Kurama out of this demon's hands he considered the risk well worth it.


Laughing at the Detective's antics Karasu took a step closer, his eyes never leaving Yusuke's face. "Pull the trigger Detective." His suspicions confirmed he continued to stalk the man, ignoring the wary way Yusuke followed his every movement. "You can't can you? I know your secret Detective. You were foolish to come here but I won't kill you. Toguro would never forgive me for such an indiscretion and while you may be willing to die to save your friend, I am not willing to hand my life over for the cheap thrill of ending yours." Holding his hand out Karasu laughed then at the surprised look on Yusuke's face as he shifted into a defensive stance. "But that doesn't mean I can't have a little fun either."


Yusuke lunged towards Karasu, his fist cocked back and ready to strike. However he dropped to one knee as his leg gave out underneath him, a searing pain racing through his body. Blood poured from the wound as he tried to stand once more. He wasn't going to go down without a fight, intending on giving as good as he got. Throwing himself to the side, he just barely managed to avoid another explosion. "Dammit you chicken shit! How about you fight like the man you're supposed to be! Or did Toguro make you his bitch and take your balls when you joined his team!" Another explosion hit him then, this time in the back, propelling him forward. Landing on the ground heavily, he pushed himself up to his knees and tried to ignore the pain.

"Oh I assure you, my balls are very much intact. Toguro has no interest in me I can safely say. In fact, he asked me what I thought of you earlier though I must admit your friend caught my attention first. You have some of the same qualities I find... appealing." The scent of Yusuke's blood which hung in the room was invigorating him and while he hadn't anticipated having such an entertaining companion on this day he wasn't one to turn down the opportunity.


"You can go fuck off, I don't care what you find appealing!" By now Yusuke had managed to pull himself to his feet, a trip to the medics was going to be in order by the time he was finished here but he couldn't worry about that now. He'd been through far worse when training with Genkai anyway. Launching himself at Karasu, he managed to anticipate the way the demon moved and slammed his fist into his midsection. His victory was short lived when slender fingers wrapped around his throat, claws piercing the skin. He began to pull back but Karasu's grip tightened preventing further movement unless he wanted to risk serious injury.

Karasu waited for him to stop struggling before relaxing his grip ever so slightly. Contemplating the human who managed to land a hit on him he felt the need to make Yusuke pay. Forcing the Detective to look up at him he stared down into those warm brown eyes. "In this instance you might Yusuke. Tell me, would you do anything to save your friend? Think carefully before you answer for you will decide the outcome of tonight's events."


Staring hard at the demon looming above him, he tried to swallow even with the tight grip on his throat. He contemplated saying screw it, and trying to attack Karasu despite his position but he knew that without his spirit energy he was a sitting duck just waiting to be roasted. There wasn't any serious thought to be given to the question though. More than once he had been willing to die for Kurama and had proven that time and time again. Hiei was no exception to that either, though the apparition would most likely snort and call him a fool for even thinking such thoughts much less carrying the feelings he secreted away. Kuwabara fell into the category of must be protected as well, though those feelings were strictly on a friendship level. He'd sacrifice himself for any of them. "What do you want from me?"


Karasu smiled though he knew Yusuke couldn't see it. Indeed if he could he might have regretted asking the question. While it would be bothersome to not get his hands on Kurama until their fight, he could live with that. A partner willingly accepting his torturous touch was in some ways better than one who fought and for Yusuke to offer himself was just too appealing to let go. "It's simple really. I'll make a deal with you. My plans for Kurama were to last one night, only because we need your team to continue to advance in the tournament. All I ask is for you to take his place, willingly. You will submit yourself to my every desire and I'll leave your pretty little fox friend alone until the fight. Or, I can send you back to your friends later tonight, after I already have Kurama in my possession of course. The choice is yours. What do you say Detective?"


Time stood still for a moment as Yusuke tried to understand just why Karasu would possibly desire him. Could he go through with it? The thought of the quest class demon touching him was revolting, not because he was a male but because his entire demeanor was sickening. An even better question was would Karasu keep his word? If he were to accept this deal it would be under those conditions only. "I agree but I want your word. You will stay away from Kurama. I can't stop you from fighting with him but you won't touch him until you're both in the ring. You agree to that and I'll stay. You break your word and I promise you there won't be a place in the three worlds that will stop me from finding your ass and sending you straight to hell."


Slowly he released the grip that he held upon Yusuke's throat, allowing the man to breath normally. "Agreed Yusuke and don't worry, I won't kill you. I think your little apparition would take exception to finding your bloodied corpse. I wonder, how he will accept finding out you let me take you in his team mates place though." As his hands reached up into his hair to release his mask, Karasu couldn't help the laugh that spilled from his lips when he saw Yusuke's look of shock and disbelief. "Oh this is just too delightful. You mean to tell me you didn't know? Next time pay attention to the way Hiei hovers around you. You might learn something, assuming he wants you when this is over that is."

Glaring up into the demon's face, he resisted striking out at him. Was the guy a fucking empath as well as being able to manifest explosives out of nothing? It was the only way he could think of that Karasu would be able to taunt him about Hiei. Certainly the apparition did not hover, nor pay any sort of attention to what he did except for when he got himself into trouble. No, this bastard was merely searching for things to harass him with. "Leave Hiei out of this, he's got no part in anything I do."

Shrugging his shoulders, Karasu waited for the Detective to get to his feet once more. "You can deny it all you want but I assure you, he's been watching you. Fortunately that is not my concern for by the time he finds out about this, the clear victor of the tournament will have been decided. Now unless you enjoy having your skin burned away I suggest you don't move." As he gathered his energy he watched Yusuke trying to hold himself perfectly still. Of course it was an impossibility with the injuries he had sustained but that just increased his own enjoyment of the situation.

Yusuke couldn't contain the grunt of pain as the explosive energy once more made contact with his skin. Willing the pain away he tried to hold completely still as Karasu systematically used his energy to destroy his clothing, insuring that he wouldn't be venturing out of the suite any time in the near future. Blood seeped into the carpet from his various wounds as Karasu completed his task. Idly he wondered if housekeeping would ever be able to get the stains out of the plush material when he swayed again, this time taking a hit to the stomach.


Walking until he was standing behind his playmate he leaned in close, his breathe ghosting along the Detective's ear making him tremble. "I should have known you wouldn't take orders well. No matter, if you enjoy pain I will be happy to supply all you should desire." His fingers ran lightly across the tense abdomen of his soon to be lover. No doubt the human wasn't aroused yet but it wouldn't take much he knew. The human body was so beautifully responsive, even when the mind threw denials in place. Sooner or later Yusuke would ache for his touch while loathing himself for his desires.



The need to flinch away was strong yet Yusuke managed to fight it along with the feeling of nausea that was pooling deep within his stomach. Luckily he hadn't eaten anything recently or housekeeping would have yet another issue to worry about once they were called. When Karasu's hands ghosted over his nipples he did pull back, hoping to evade that hated touch. There were only two people he had ever wanted to touch him like that and this bastard certainly wasn't one of them.


Narrowing his eyes in displeasure Karasu fisted his hand in Yusuke's hair and propelled him into one of the bedrooms, never loosening his grip. Once inside he kicked the door closed on the chance that Bui or any of the others should return. "Lay down on the bed now Detective." Watching Yusuke slowly do as he was told a wave of desire washed over him as he thought of all the wicked things he could do to him.


His eyes slid closed, unable to watch as Karasu knelt on the bed and began crawling towards him. Yusuke had to keep telling himself that this was to keep Kurama out of this bastard's hands. It was the only thing keeping him from lashing out in an attempt to get away. He had agreed to the man's terms, he had to see them through or no doubt Kurama would get exactly what he was about to and possibly worse. The featherlight touch on his shaft was not unexpected and he tried to think of the most horrifying thoughts he could as Karasu continued to fondle him. Loathing spread through him like wildfire as he felt his cock begin to harden under the attention. He didn't want this but yet his body continued to betray him. Deciding he had enough, he tried to provoke the crow into speeding things along so he could get a reprieve from the crow's touch. "Dammit if you are going to fuck me then get to it. Your touch disgusts me and if you aren't careful I'm going to puke on you!"

"My touch disgusts you?" Amusement colored Karasu's voice as he stroked the hardening member in his hand purposefully. He wasn't about to have his fun ruined just because the Detective thought to provoke him into hurrying. He was in his element now, bringing hated pleasure to his victims before terminating their lives. Before the night was over he fully intended on having Yusuke begging for more of his touch. Whether the Detective lived to see the end of the tournament or not, Karasu knew he would think back to this night for the rest of his life and hang his head in shame for how he had enjoyed it. "On the contrary Yusuke. This tells me that you want more."


A heated tongue lapped at the head of his cock and Yusuke bit his lip harshly, willing his body to ignore the sensations it was experiencing. Karasu he knew, was only trying to get a reaction out of him and he was determined not to give it. Blood trickled down his chin as he fought to keep his hips from arching up into the tongue that was gliding over his skin. Opening his eyes to glare at Karasu, he couldn't help but gasp as the demon ran his teeth lightly over the head of his cock. "Don't... don't do that."


"As you wish Detective." Ever so slowly he swirled his tongue around the tip, lapping up the fluid that had begun to seep out. Without warning he engulfed Yusuke's length and swallowed before raising up once more, only to repeat the action again. He knew the human was losing the fight as he felt the muscles in Yusuke's legs tighten. Releasing Yusuke's cock for the moment, Karasu slipped his hands up the man's chest. Blood coated his fingers as he encountered one of Yusuke's many wounds. "This might hurt a bit, feel free to scream my name."


Chocolate colored eyes widened in disbelief and pain as Karasu shoved one of those hands between his legs. He couldn't stop his body from tensing as one of the slick digits penetrated his body. He tried to scoot backwards to get away from the discomfort but Karasu pinned him in place and continued the invasion, his fingers questing for something unknown. The stinging sensation was welcomed after a moment however, the pain helping him to regain control over his body even for the smallest of moments.


Seeing his playmate's erection was dwindling, Karasu began to lap at the head of the cock so deliciously presented before him while he continued thrusting his blood coated fingers deep within the Detective's body. A gasp of pleasure told him he found what he had been searching for and ruthlessly he massaged Yusuke's sweet spot, keeping the teen on the brink of release. Sensing Yusuke was about to fall over the edge into ecstasy Karasu stopped and withdrew only to add a second finger.


Sweat began to cover his body, the stinging sensation as it trailed into his wounds ignored in favor of the pleasurable feelings that Karasu was giving him. He wanted to scream at the demon to get the fuck away from him, yet even now as the crow pumped his fingers into him in preparation of something large he couldn't stop himself from trying to encourage them to go deeper. He hated Karasu for the feelings he was invoking but most of all he hated himself for longing for more. His body was aching all over now, tense in anticipation of his release even as he raised his hips, trying to force his cock deeper into Karasu's mouth yet even that desired euphoria was denied to him.


Tired of ignoring his own body, Karasu pulled away from Yusuke and slowly began to strip his own clothing off. He could hear movement in the main room, the others had returned it seemed but by the way his energy was flaring it was assured that they were staying well away from his room at the moment. Let them wonder, when Yusuke was screaming his name later then they would realize just who he was entertaining. "On your knees Detective."


Torn between complying and telling Karasu to go to hell, eventually he gave in to the ache in his loins that demanded to be sated. As he positioned himself as commanded, his head hung low in shame. He could feel the bed move as Karasu positioned himself behind him, no doubt wanting to take his prize. A clawed hand wrapped around his cock then, stroking it firmly even as the crow rubbed his own erection against his ass. Yusuke couldn't help but wonder what he was waiting for. It was maddening, feeling Karasu begin to shove his cock in only to withdraw moments later.


As Yusuke began squirming under his ministrations, Karasu watched for the signs of impatience. The slight pressing back that the Detective was trying so hard to control, the way his cock throbbed, his harsh panting as he tried to get his body under control. "Do you want more Yusuke? Say the word and I'll make sure you enjoy it when I fuck you."


"Go to hell!" Yusuke all but snarled at him, his body might be enjoying this but that didn't mean he was going to beg the bastard to finish what he started. Even now he had the feeling his soul would forever be tainted by Karasu's filthy touch. His eyes slid shut, clenching tightly as Karasu pushed forward with one long thrust. Apparently the demon had decided to take what he wanted finally. It was painful, two fingers had not been near enough to prepare him for what was coming yet the fire within his body still burned hot and soon he found himself driving back against Karasu's motions.


Resting his hands on the Detective's hips, Karasu all but stopped his motions and watched raptly as Yusuke impaled himself on his cock. Never before had he imagined the man riding him with such abandon, the guy probably didn't even realize what he was doing any longer. Changing the angle of his slight thrusting, he drove hard into Yusuke's body brushing against his sweet spot once more. A harsh wail of ecstasy was his response and distantly Karasu realized that all conversation outside of the room has ceased. Frantically he picked up the pace, driving deep within the tight body clenched around his cock.


Yusuke felt as if he were dying, a sob escaped his lips as his vision went white. His release was unstoppable now, his body tensing as the waves of pleasure washed over him. Thick streams of cum splashed across his chest and onto the sheets beneath him even as he felt the cock lodged within him throbbing. A warmth spread through him as Karasu emptied his seed into his waiting body. Panting harshly his arms trembled beneath him but he fought to remain upright, he wouldn't show any weakness now by collapsing into a puddle of his own semen.


Pushing the Detective off of his body harshly, he couldn't help but chuckle as Yusuke's arms gave out from beneath him. He was far from finished with him, truly if the Detective had any hopes of keeping and pleasing the little demon who had his eye on him he would have to build up some endurance. Fortunately for him, Karasu intended on giving him his first lesson. "Do not presume to think that we are finished here Detective, you promised me the entire night."


Yusuke closed his eyes and curled up, wishing that this night was over. He wasn't even certain anymore how he would face the others but there would be no choice for him. Come morning he'd be lucky if everyone didn't know who he had spent the night with. All he could do was pray to god that they understood his reasoning behind it.