Thread: Guns and Roses (EDDE)

FOX With a sigh, he scratched the back of his head, looking up and away with an innocent expression. He contemplated his answer, there were so many lies and truths that could fit. I suppose it is only fair, he admitted, hand dropping back to his side. His eyes turned solemn as they turned ahead. There was a time when I could have joined this tournament with great confidence, he started But that time is not now. My energy is comparatively weak and childish, and I cannot survive on wits alone. Not here. The fox glanced at Yusuke. I fear I will fail you. RAE Eh? His head tilted a bit as he blinked through the end of his confession. Why the heck would Kurama be afraid of failing him? Of course, he could honestly understand what he was saying, and couldn't help but wonder if maybe that was his own biggest worry due to the loss of his energy. Listen Kurama... He was looking ahead himself, gathering his thoughts on the matter for a moment in attempt of finding words. It clicked pretty quickly though, and he really didn't have to think at all once he'd started talking, although it probably would have been better to think about what he was saying instead of just blurting out whatever came to mind. It isn't all that easy to think of things this way, but we're in this together. I don't wanna be the one to fail either, and if we don't work together on this, yea, I can see how that could get pretty bad, especially if we were to start putting blame on who did what to screw things up. There shouldn't be any 'you' or 'me' in the situation, though. The way I see it, we're a team, and as a team any single one of us failing can't determine the outcome of the situation, since we've got each other to fall back on. I mean, the whole point of things is having each other's backs, right? So, if we were to fail, it'd have to be together. He stopped fully, turning on the redhead with that grin of his. Although now that I've said it out loud, it sounds pretty stupid. So, if that doesn't help, just think of it like this If we do fail, it really won't matter who fucked up, because we probably won't live long enough for it to matter afterward anyway! FOX We'll have it etched into our tombstones. His tone was sly, playful. Yusuke's grin was contagious in a way, pulling amusement and relaxed contentment from the fox. Thank you, Yusuke, he added before turning to lead the way into the stadium. --- Only an amateur relies on arms and legs for victory. Those words had been followed quickly by the death of one, and the entrapment of his own energy. Followed worse by Touya and his shards of winter. Each crystal sliced through cloth and flesh as easily as his rose petals could. I admit. You've caught me with my hands red. But this desire for light, the hunger in Touya's eyes forced the fox up onto his feet. Let me do what I must, Yusuke. Left with no choice, Kurama buried the seed of the death plant into the open wound on his arm. It grew in his body, feeding on blood and energy until it burst forth and he could use it against his foe. He stood, hardly awake enough to converse. I just wanted to know if... You could make your life better. Nobler, than mine has been. I'm sorry, I couldn't take out the first three of them as I'd planned. He needed support getting back to the hotel, very nearly needing to be carried but the fox was stubborn. He was alone in the room it seemed, resting his back against the head board of a bed, and hovering his hand over the wound in his arm. Ah! Kurama let out the quiet exclamation and it was followed by air being sucked through his teeth. The roots of the death plant squirmed under his skin and pulled more bit back cries of pain. Little by little the plant was working free, dripping blood onto the bed that hadn't been used once anyway. Hiei didn't usually sleep in beds as far as he could tell. RAE It was getting late, and Yusuke was standing outside of the closed door to the hotel room. He could only hope no one was in the actual room. Setting down the tray he'd been holding, he tensed as claws twitched atop his head. Go AWAY you stupid little fuzzball! Growling, he swiped at the stupid little beast that just wouldn't take a freakin' hint, only getting angrier as it hopped out of the way of his grasp only to land back on his head. AGH! Simmering down, he sighed, opening the door and taking the tray in. He had to be glad no one was in the room right now, as he really didn't want to be seen with the girly looking runt perched atop his head like a crappy fashion statement. He set the tray down again on the table next to Kurama and Hiei's room, knocking on the door as he tilted his head up to look at the thing even though he couldn't see him. Look, couldn't you just disappear for a while or something...? He waited it did nothing. Growling lightly, he opened the door slowly, grabbing the tray and pushing his way through the frame. His tone was a bit heavy, almost dull as the words were nearly sighed out, easily not wanting anyone to see the stupid thing after what he'd gone through with Koenma and Botan. Hey Kurama, I brought some food cause it's getting late and I'm sure you could use it. He hadn't had a chance to check on Kurama again since he'd brought him back to the hotel room earlier, what with all the bullshit that had gone on afterward, and all. Wanting to know if he'd healed up any, he'd gotten hungry on his way up, and had decided it would be a good idea to grab something for Kurama as well, in case he hadn't eaten. He pulled the door shut loosely with his foot as he made his way into the room, looking over the fox's condition as he did so. FOX Kurama sat at the side of the bed, facing the door way. He'd lost the ruined top earlier in the day for better access to his wounds. His left arm was bloody, but clear of any foliage, and a bandage had been wrapped around the slice in his forearm. The other injuries were superficial and could be tended to after he finished removing the death plant from his body. The fox paused, his face relaxing and the glow of his energy holding steady. He could hear Yusuke yelling, but at what he wasn't sure. He heard no one else, and did Yusuke say 'fuzz ball?' With a shake of his head Kurama returned to the duty at hand. Once more his expression tensed in concentration. The door opened to Kurama's 'Ngh!' and sharp breath as the fox tugged with his energy to pull the plant free. It slid out slowly, the flesh around the opening squirming with roots that shot out and frantically searched for the body it escaped. A high pitched 'Scree!' came from the weapon, tiny mouths with razor sharp teeth at the end of each root. It splattered blood in all directions before Kurama's energy willed it back into a seed. That was kind of you Yusuke, thank you, the fox started, setting the seed along three others on the bedside table. That explained the many tiny blood spatters over the bed. Kurama sighed, grateful to have the final seed removed. When he looked up to properly greet his friend the fox was met with a rather... peculiar site to say the least. Hadn't Botan mentioned an egg to Yusuke before? And the blue beast did have his hair. He quickly lifted a hand to his mouth. You know Yusuke it really... Suits... You, he tried to speak smoothly but it fell into an easy laughter. His shoulders jumped and his eyes sparkled despite the ordeal he'd only just finished. Does it have a name? RAE Yusuke made a face as he watched Kurama remove the last of the plant, jumping a bit at the creepy noise it made. And the way that moved... Geez, Kurama! It was all he said toward it, though he was staring at the table. Honestly, he was still having trouble processing what Kurama had done to himself during the last fight he'd been forced to participate while still conscious for. He blinked a bit as his attention turned to Kurama again. Bubbling up and tensing, he growled all over again. Yea, ha-freakin-ha. I SWEAR, if I have to hear that one more time! The next person who says it, I'm gonna squeeze em so hard their head pops off! He strangled at the air, gripping his hands into fists as he said as much. When the small creature cooed at him, his anger turned on it. No, it doesn't... C'mere you freakin runt! He swiped at it sharply, but blinked a bit as it flew away from him this time, moving over to hide behind Kurama by perching on his shoulder, and cooed sharply at Yusuke. He couldn't help but calm down as he saw how lively Kurama was acting though, smiling as he brought over the tray and plopped onto the bed, tray in lap. Well you're looking way better than you were when I brought you up here, at least. Despite saying so, he was looking over Kurama curiously, checking on his condition. So, are you hungry at all? I figured since I was hungry I'd grab you something too, in case you still couldn't move much. He grinned, pointing at the fuzzy creature that had perched on Kurama's shoulder. Heh heh. Ya know, I think he likes you. You can keep him, you know. He looks like he belongs with you more than he does with me. FOX They're quite sweet, once you get to know them, he joked while motioning towards the bloody seeds. His laughter slowed until his amusement was made known only by the smile on his face. Hm? Without thinking the fox lifted a hand and gently pet the top of the creature's head. You shouldn't be so hard on yourself Yusuke, he offered. It was a curious little thing, it wasn't the first thought that came to mind when picturing Yusuke's spirit beast and yet... It made sense. With the Death Plant removed from my body I can regain my energy. I will be fine. And he would be, the remaining injuries would be irrelevant soon enough. The mention of food reminded him just how hungry he was and the fox nodded his head. I am. It is much appreciated. And why is that? the fox questioned, tugging lightly on one of the big floppy ears. RAE His attention shifted to the food, picking up a dinner roll off of one of the plates. I guess 'cause you match so well. He commented off hand before biting in half. He watched as Kurama messed with Puu, noticing the thing didn't seem to mind it too much. All he'd seen so far from the damned thing was stark nothingness, or panicked chaos, but it seemed to be enjoying the attention from the redhead. FOX Once more he was reminded of his hunger, and Kurama too began to eat in his ever-polite manner. How so? The fox seemed determined, green eyes not wavering from brown, even as his fingers pet along the blue beast. Dexterous fingers seemed to know just where to scratch, rubbing an ear between his thumb and pointer finger. RAE 50 He glared at the little beast as it emitted an odd purring noise and leaned into each and every one of Kurama's pets, annoyed to Hell and back over it's cute behavior. As he swallowed his bite, he gave a bit of a shrug. Well because cute things tend to go together, right? And I am not cute. He smiled at Kurama, finally turning his attention away from the stupid thing. But you're totally cute enough to pull it off, Kurama. He shoved the rest of the roll into his mouth after saying as much.