A Dragon's Vengeance

Title: Two Rulers

Author: Kimisan/Aoshis_toy

Theme: #6. Claws

Warnings: Graphic Violence

Ryuukossei felt the smallest amount of irritation as the news was brought back to him. He didn’t need his spy to tell him that the demi-god had shown up in the Makai. The man’s presence was easily felt even at this great a distance. It didn’t matter, the man would fail in this attempt. Did the man think to challenge him? The girl beside him tensed at the news but didn’t comment. Did she hope to be free? There was no emotion coming from her so he couldn’t tell what she was thinking at the moment. Her and the rest of the world would soon learn that he would not be crossed. Those that tried would find a fate worse than death waiting on them. He’d go see exactly what Enma wanted. “Come Kagome, I believe we have company.”


The miko stood up and trailed behind the man as they walked down the hall. Whispers of Enma’s arrival proceeded them into the open city. Several men came up beside them as he ordered her to climb upon his back. Despite sore muscles she managed to climb on and hold onto the broad shoulders. The back of her eyelids burned from lack of sleep and crying. The weariness was overcome with anxiety as they hit the Makai at a fast speed. There were five others in total surrounding them. Two of the men she recognized from the tournament, plus the little guy had come along. The scenery rushed by as they entered what looked to be a desert.


Hiei recognized the outskirts of Yusuke’s old territory. Fitting that Enma would show up here of all places. He could feel the presence of thousands rushing to the place. Word was spreading fast amongst the ranks of youkai kind. All would come see what would happen today. Having King Enma come down was a spectacle none would want to miss. While he was secretly working for the Reikai there was no way he’d interfere in whatever happened today. If Enma couldn’t stop the man then he knew he couldn’t. Best to be patient and wait to see how things played out. Surely if he was coming down then he had a plan of some sort. Yomi and Shura were next to him, he wasn’t sure what side they were on just yet.


The flat land was nothing but dirt and dust for miles in either direction when they came to a halting stop. He thought the place to be fitting for the confrontation. It was a vacant plain known as Death’s Door. Even the slight wind that swirled around them stunk of death and decay. Would the others get here in time for the show? He somehow doubted the great king of the Reikai came down here for a nice chat. His eyes went to the girl climbing off the dragon’s back. She looked peaked and worn out. In his opinion she didn’t need to be here for this but the man seemed to want to keep her at his side.


Kagome looked over at the wasteland. Where the hell were they? The grit stirring in the air was making her eyes sting worse. In the distance she could see the vague outline of the large man coming towards them at a fast pace. Was Enma coming to make demands? She somehow doubted that Ryu would listen to them. She had a good mind to tell the man off for fucking up with his so called ward. It was his fault she was in this position. She’d much rather go chasing after the damned thing than being tied to the madman using it. At this view point the dragon seemed tiny compared to Enma. Which would win if it came down to a fight?


Enma came to a stop within distance of the group. Though they all were small compared to his stature he knew not to underestimate the dragon. This was close enough for now, the girl was close enough. As much as he’d regret this, this was the only way. Hopefully, he’d have enough time before the dragon could react to his plan. “Ryuukossei, I’ve come to demand that you step down and hand over the jewel. I will not tolerate actions such as your own. I will take whatever measures I must to see that you fall today.”


“Fool! Do you actually think I will cower before you? Unlike others I do not fear the mighty King Enma. You have not stepped outside of your throne room in centuries. Who do you think you are to demand anything of me? I suggest you go back to the safety of your own world before you piss me off. There is nothing you can do to stop me.” Ryu snapped at him, his own voice clearly heard over the strong winds. He took a step forward to show the man he would not back down. If the man wanted to die then he’d be happy to bury him.


Enma frowned at the threatening move. He should have known the man would not listen to reason and would continue to defy him. This was something he didn’t wish to do but he would for the safety of all three worlds. He’d have to apologize to the girl later. This was the only way to stop the man. “Very well, please forgive me. You have caused this and now I must stop you the only way I can.”


Kagome gasped as the man brought his hand up but nothing came out. The others just snorted as the man continued to mutter to himself. Blue eyes went blank before she fell to her knees. The ground met her hard causing everyone to turn to her. She was aware of the feeling having experienced it twice before. Fear made her fight against the pulling amongst her soul. No, she didn’t want to die. Why her? Concentrating she tried to call the part of her soul that had already escaped.


“Do not fight it girl, let me release you.” Enma put more energy behind the summons. A frown crossed his face as the soul swirled around the girl. Dammit, he should have known it wouldn’t be that easy. Most human’s souls were very small in comparison. Before he could manage to get more than half into the orb she was fighting to call it back.


Hiei heard the growl before the dragon moved. The bright pink aura was flaring around the girl as her soul was being stretched between the distance. He wasn’t the only one shocked at the size or the fight she was putting up. A normal human would have instantly lost their soul to the object of darkness. The dragon reacted as the girl fought, he disappeared in a white mist. Hiei stepped back as the large beast appeared in the air above them. A last blast was emitted from it’s open jaw before Enma realized the change had occurred. Enma stopped the concentration to protect himself from the blast.


Kagome felt the rush as the majority of her soul came back. Hands were picking her up off the ground as she tried to focus. Air moved around her as the small man moved further away from the pair about to fight. Turning her head away from the man holding her bridal style, she looked to see what was happening. Seeing the man in true form brought back memories. He was huge to begin with. The jewel pulsed in the chest as Enma glanced a look towards her. Despair and pity were seen before all hell broke loose. “He’s growing.”


Hiei didn’t answer the girl as her words came true. The white dragon began to grow as the pulse of power was felt in the air. They were all forced to move back as the battle field was taken up by the beast. When he was done the head was almost the size of Enma’s total girth. The Reikai King didn’t seem intimidated as the dragon flexed claws the size of the man’s thighs but deathly sharp. He was sure those not even close could see the outline of the two about to battle. He had to wonder if the ruler of the Reikai was about to be brought down.


Enma chanced a glance towards the girl. If only he could take a minute to complete his goal. The orb’s true power had been unsealed. If he could get her soul inside then the body in which it had been housed would be destroyed. Killing her body and removing her soul would guarantee the man’s downfall. Not only would he lose power of the jewel but his body would die as well. The only way to victory was to separate both links. The fire apparition had the miko now in his arms. His time was running out as the dragon attacked full force.


Hiei saw the girl trying to blink as the two moved fast upon each other. The aura around the dragon had to be painful because Enma yelled out as the large body wrapped around him. Claws dug in the wide back but the man didn’t fight the hold. Power surged in the man’s hand as he slammed the meaty fists into the chest cavity. The dragon didn’t seem phased as he clawed at the man’s back. Blue blood flowed down in streams to coat the sandy ground in large puddles. The energy was immense as it swirled around the two. Despite the seriousness of the war, he couldn’t help but be enthralled at the display of power.


The dragon was tossed to the side with a forceful blow. Kagome felt fear as the large demi-god turned to her with a menacing look. The tiny green ball was still between his fingers as he pointed it back in her direction. Just as she felt the unwanted tug, the large hand was caught between massive jaws. The large growl echoed like the deepest of thunder as the dragon’s head twisted and jerked. Kagome was glad they were far enough away she couldn’t hear the sound of tearing meat as the hand was bitten in half. The claws swatted in the air as the man’s bellow made her blood freeze.


Hiei stared in disbelief as the orb was shattered like glass under the forceful strike. The claw broke it in midair ending any means of attacking the girl. Enma focused all his attention as the large claws swiped at him rapidly. Several cuts appeared on the large torso. The dragon hissed as the hands closed around it’s neck. The energy was causing smoke to rise as the scales underneath began to sizzle and burn. Disbelief filled him as the hands continued to hold still and produce the mass amount of energy. As quickly as the neck was being burnt it was healing. The demi-god was doing nothing more than draining himself at the vain attempt to blast through the dragon’s head.


There was a large crowd around for miles as everyone watched as the two appointed rulers battle. A shocked silence filled the area as a large spike formed on the end of the dragon’s tail. Before Enma could react it swiped around to slam into the man’s back and out the front. Hiei was shocked that he was still able to move after that attack. It seemed to make him more determined to keep going. A fist made Ryu’s head snap back enough so Enma could free himself. It left a gaping hole to see through. Hiei could see it slowly closing as he focused on healing himself before the dragon regained his senses. Shame the man was too slow. The dragon righted himself in time to knock Enma back, sending him onto the ground. The impact made the dirt beneath Hiei’s feet shake as he came to a halting stop groaning.


It ended as the dragon pounced on the man’s chest as he tried to get up. Claws were shoved into the man’s chest and the snout wrapped around his head. Fingers probed at razor sharp teeth as the jaw clenched around the skull. Screams were heard as a black mist erupted from the dragon’s throat straight onto the man’s face. The girl turned her head into his chest as Hiei watched it happen. The man’s body thrashed, the hands sending blasts constantly hitting the dragon’s chest trying to free himself. It had to be painful for the dragon but the snout began to jerk and tighten. His hand reached up to expose the jagan so he could see exactly what was happening. Soon he wished he hadn’t. He got an exceptional view of the teeth sinking deeper into the bone and flesh. With a surge of power from Ryu, the teeth bore down crushing the bone. The blasts stopped as the giant snout snapped to the right. With a forceful tug the head came off at the neck, allowing the body to fall back upon the blood soak dirt. Hiei scowled seeing that the mask upon the forehead wearing a sadistic smile as the teeth began to chew.


Kagome felt the arms tighten around her as the startled gasps filled the air. Somehow she knew it was over and knew that it hadn’t been her captor that died. Dread was felt around her as the onlookers began to finally speak in horror. Disbelief was easily read upon their faces. Had they been hoping Enma would be able to take the man down? Minutes went past as the man held her but the embrace loosened as she felt Ryu approaching. She chanced a look and saw that he was still in his true form but normal size. Blood coated his mouth as he walked over towards them. Seeing the sight made her stomach roll in revulsion.


Ryu saw the features pale as he approached. The mist swirled as he changed back to his humanoid form. He could feel the blood coating his face still. The sight was disturbing her greatly. Using a sleeve he wiped the bitter fluid clean. She wasn’t retching yet but looked upset. The fire apparition walked up to him and nodded. He was pleased when the man handed her over to him. All eyes were upon them as he cradled the girl against his chest. “Let it be known that any that try to harm what is mine will meet the same fate.”

Yomi frowned as the dragon left with the girl in tow. Did he really think it was necessary to deliver that threat? By the end of the day every youkai would know of Enma’s attempt on the girl’s life and just what his fate had been. The dragon was strong enough to take the ruler of the Reikai down, he doubted many would oppose him now. The girl wasn’t tempting enough to court death. Even he was in awe of the power the man possessed. Enma had said to hand over the jewel. If Enma hadn’t been able to take it from him he doubted any of them could accomplish it either. They were stuck unless Koenma suddenly came up with any bright ideas.


Next Chapter: Koenma's reaction..... Please read and review.

A/N: Through all the series it never really went into just how powerful Enma was. So one can only guess. But at the beginning of the Black Chapter Series Koenma was explaining the layout of the Makai. There was like 7 or 8 layers, the stronger the youkai the deeper you got. He showed how much of it they had control over. Sadly, it was only like half of the first layer. I figure if Enma was the most powerful being around then he would of had it all or most under his control. As far as him being able to die, it's hinted that Koenma could several times. One being during the Dark Tournament, or several. He said he was going to have someone can't remember who at the moment for sending a blast and trying to kill him. Might have been either Bui or Karasu. Also if he couldn't die I don't see why he was running like a sissy when the building was about to blow. So I assume they can die. Thanks for reading!