Flaming Hearts ~From The Ashes I Rise ~Book3 {OLDER VERSION}

CH44 - Waking From The Ashes - Part 1

The lightning strikes and so did Sensui when his enemies once more attempted to cut him out of his yellow armour that his Sacred Energy had created in defence. Shinobu just stood tall, not even breaking the slightest sweat while the Legendary Spirit Fox, the Fire Demon, and the Wielder of the Dimensional Sword were all trying to find their balance on their own feet. Their muscles were screaming, skin covered with their cold sweat and blood, but their stubbornness and determination did not die down one bit.

They refused to give in still, which amused Sensui greatly. Despite the effort those three had put in this battle they couldn't even scratch the surface of their opponent's armour.

"So. . ." Kuwabara began breathlessly. "Anyone gotten an idea?" He asked his friends who were panting heavily and try to hold themselves together.

"I'm sorry you feel so much dedication to your misguided cause." The man began talking so calmly and relaxed like he didn't even lifted a finger in this 'revenge' fight. "It pains me for your hearts are noble. I used to be a pawn like all of you. It's not too late to save yourself."

"You know, I gave up worrying about dying a long time ago, Sensui." Kazuma growled out as his eyes were shooting daggers at his enemy's tall and slender figure. "And I care even less about the pain it's gonna involve getting there. As long as I take your heart along with me when I go. So, you better be ready to meet your doom!" Each sentence got a higher volume from the teen who wasted no time to summon his new sword and prepare for another round.

His friends were also following his lead and example. As Kazuma charged forward the two demons sped off before leaping up into the air and summon their own weapons. Yoko pulled out his long and deadly Rose Whip from his silver locks while Hiei stole energy from the air, feeding the black flames that came out of his arm and soon created a weapon for his master, so he can go prepared into his battle.

Just as the trio was able to reach him Sensui smirked cockily, already seeing his next move become a reality. He jumped out of the way, making Kuwabara's sword touch the ground instead. Before the teen could process what just happened Shinobu made his presence known and greeted the sword wielder with a harsh kick and powerful blow that his fist had created on Kazuma's chest. The teen forced himself to cough up blood before his body flew into the air and later on bounce into the dirt like a rag doll.

But right after Kazuma's attack Kurama came. Sadly, his plan for attack did not work. Sensui was able to grab the whip with thorns with ease and pull the Fox-Demon close so he can leave another painful mark onto him. Yoko was also forced to breath out the red liquid from his own system while his hand loose up on his grasp on the weapon. Just as he landed onto his side, the Fire Demon came into the picture, but once more Shinobu was able to take him off guard by using his ally's weapon that wrapped around the sword that was literally made out of black fire.

"Damn it!" Hiei cursed before receiving the same treatment his friends got from their opponent.

None of them knew how long their bodies are able to hold this brutal beating or how much bruises they can still collect without breaking their limbs, but all in all, they refused to throw the towel in. They won't stop until they made sure Shinobu will no longer in the land of living.

Back into the Human realm Koenma and the rest of the team are still at the cave's location. But three people were on top of an apartment building, waiting for their friends and family to come back.