The Tournament

Welcome to the Tournament!

The grouped rejoiced in their little group reunion. Until the captain of the boat. Called all the participants, of the tournament to board the boat. Before Yusuke and his group could board. Hiei pulled Yusuke to the side.

“Hey Hiei what gives?” Yusuke asked as he was pulled to the side. “ Are those two with us or not?” Hiei blankly said as he pointed to the two stranger’s walking in the back. Yusuke looked over to where he was pointing.

Yusuke took a minute to examine the two strangers. He really couldn’t sense any evil within them. They just seemed like every day run of the mill people, as far as he could tell. He couldn’t even tell if they where boy’s or girl’s. One of the strangers face was covered with some kind of mask and smaller then Hiei in height, and wore a small kimono of some sort.

Now the other one a really strange one. He was at least a few inches smaller then Hiei. But its face and body where covered from head to toe in a long black cape. It carried a katana on its back and never spoke a word. Whoever these people where they didn’t seem to want any trouble.

Hiei watched as Yusuke thought to himself. After a moment Yusuke snapped out of his thoughts. “Yeah Hiei their cool. They don’t seem to want any trouble.” Was all Yusuke replied.

“Hun” was all Hiei said. He couldn’t explain but he got an uneven feeling. When the stranger with the cape pasted him. Almost like the stench of dead was all over. But he just shrugged it off and went and stood by Kurama.

After all the participants finally got on board. The boat left for the tournament. Yusuke and  his group found a spot far away from any of the other teams. The  group said nothing for several minutes. Yusuke had taken it upon himself to fall asleep not even 10 minutes in the boat ride.

But then out of nowhere the captain appeared before all the teams and made and announcement. “Seeing as we are still a goof distance from the tournament.  There will be entertainment pervade by you of course.” All the teams looked at him as if he had lost his mind. But before any questions could leave their mouths.

“Now listen here and shut your mouths. The preliminary round will begin in one minute. Team’s, choose your best fighters and send them up.”  And with that being said teams had already started sending their fighter’s. Kuwabara tried to wake Yusuke up but he was in a deep sleep.

“Come on Urameshi, wake up.” Kuwabara yelled in his ear. And still he slept peacefully. “Kuwabara give it up. He needs his rest.”

Kurama said as he tried to calm the teen down.  “What are we gonna do? We need someone to fight for us. Not that I wouldn’t do it myself, I just don’t feel like it.” Kuwabara said in a somewhat state  of panic.

Before Kurama could say anything. He felt a small tap on his shoulder. He turned around and there standing was the stranger with the long cape. “Yes, what can I do for you?” Was all he asked.

The stranger pointed to the spot where  the teams would be fighting. And Kurama somehow pieced together what he was trying to say. “Do you want to represent our team and fight the preliminary round?” Was all Kurama managed to ask. Hiei quickly turned his attention to where the stranger and Kurama where talking.

The stranger nodded his head. Kurama was bewildered for a moment. Before finally speaking again . “If that what you wish, then go right ahead.” Before the stranger left he took Kurama’s hand and put something in it.

Then quickly turned and walked to where the other teams were waiting. Kurama was a little puzzled at first. He watch as the stranger disappeared within the hug crowed of demons. Hiei came up behind him and stood looking at where Kurama was staring.

 “What do you have in your hand Kurama?” Was all the short and annoyed Hiei asked. “ I’m not sure Hiei? But whatever it is he trusted me to guard it.” Kurama replied as he continued to stare.

“Well why don’t you open your hand and find out for yourself?” Hiei replied still annoyed. That being said Kurama slowly opened his hand. He was puzzled at what he saw. Hiei saw the puzzled look on his face.

“Well what is it Kurama?” Hiei asked the annoyance still in his voice. “I’m not really sure Hiei? It’s a strange thing in deed.” Was all Kurama said as he examined the strange object.

Just then Kuwabara came up and asked what they were doing? “Hey guys what are you doing?” Hiei turned to him and said. “Kurama received a strange object and where trying to figure out what it is. Now if you don’t mind we don’t need idiots here so leave. ”

Kuwabara was taken aback by his comment. “Why you little….” But was interrupted mid-sentence by Kurama. “Could you two please not fight while I’m trying to think.”  The two instantly stopped and just glared at one another.

“So any luck finding out what that thing is?” Hiei asked still glaring at Kuwabara. “No, and it seems to have some kind of metal around it.” Was all Kurama said. “Why don’t I take a look at it. Maybe I know what it is?”    

Both Kurama and Hiei were shocked at what Kuwabara said. “Yeah right and watch he ends up braking it.” Hiei said as he turned his gaze to the fight. “Now Hiei, give Kuwabara a chance maybe he does know what this thing is.” Kurama said as he handed Kuwabara the object.

“Hun” was all Hiei said before leave to look for a better view of the fight. Kurama sighed as he placed his hand to his temple. And glanced over at were Yusuke was sleeping. “I just don’t know how he can sleep so soundly while where on a ship filled with demons?” Kurama asked himself.

Just then Kuwabara screamed with excitement. “I know what this thing is.” “You know what it is?” Kurama asked with disbelief. “Yeah I’ve always wanted one of these.”

Kuwabara said with a huge grin on his face. “Well what is it if I may ask?” Kuwabara took a deep breath as to try and calm down his excitement. “It’s an IPod.” Kurama looked at him with a confused look.

“An IPod.” Was all Kurama said. “Yeah it’s a small device that you hook up to a computer. And download music, movies ,photos and other stuff.” Kuwabara said with a smile planted on his face.

(The Preliminary Fight)

Hiei had finally managed to find a good spot to watch the fight. “Hun, this should be very entertaining indeed.”  Was all he said as the fights were about to begin. Just then the captain made an announcement. “There are already 15 teams at the tournament. The 16 will be decided right here.”

   The teams began to talk to one another.

“Welcome to the Tournament”