YuYu Hakusho Beyond! ~*~Saga II~*~ FALLING ROSE Skip ahead? Episode 16 Episode 17 Episode 18 Episode 19 Episode 20 Episode 21 Episode 22 Episode 23 Episode 24 Episode 25 Episode 26 Episode 27 Episode 28 Extras [Morning time at Kurama’s apartment. In the bedroom Midori is lying in bed and Kurama leans over her kiss her forehead.] Kurama: Now I’ve got plenty of fluids and some food right here if you need anything. Please promise you won’t sneak out of bed again today. It’s not healthy for you or the baby. Midori: Okay, dear, I won’t. Kurama: When the doctor prescribes bed rest you need to stay in bed and rest. Midori: I’ll be fine. Have a good day at work. Kurama: I will, hon. [Kurama makes his way to the front door grabbing his briefcase and overcoat. There is a knock at the door. Kurama opens the door to answer. A gun is fired.] Episode 15 : BECKONING OF THE FORTRESS [Back in the bedroom, Midori hears a gunshot. She sits up, which causes her immense pain. She rolls onto the floor crawls out to the hallway, and braces herself against the wall as she heads to the living room step by step. Turning the corner to see the front door, she sees Kurama lying by the open door with a gunshot wound in his chest. She picks up the nearby phone and presses a speed dial button. She waits a short while for it to pick up.] Midori: Hello? Mr. Hatanaka? Yes…this is Midori. I’m afraid Suichi will be unable to come to work today…No, you don’t need to worry mother about it. [dial tone is heard] Hello? Shoot! [hangs up phone, picks it up and dials again] Yukina? ...This is Midori, can you come over quickly? Something just happened to Kurama, it’s an emergency! [drops phone and falls on the floor] Ow! Kurama: [eyes closed and teeth clenched] What are you doing? You need to stay in bed! [Midori starts to crawl over to Kurama.] Midori: How do you expect me to stay in bed after hearing a gun? Kurama: But your health… [Midori reaches Kurama and props up over him and positions her hands over the hole in his chest.] Midori: Don’t forget your own! Kurama: You didn’t need to call father. Midori: He’s your boss. Kurama: But now he is coming over, isn’t he? Midori: I would presume so. Kurama: He will be unable to understand that I can recover quickly and inform mother. Midori: We can explain to him. Kurama: I may have to erase his memory. Midori: That would be terrible, please don’t. Perhaps it is time to tell him the truth. Kurama: Then he’ll tell mother, and how do you think she’ll react? [A bullet emerges from Kurama’s wound.] Midori: Got it! Kurama: [covered in sweat] Thank you. Now go back to bed. I can handle it from here. Midori: Hold on…there is something wrapped around the bullet…[unwraps the paper] It’s a note and… [rubs finger on it and inspects finger] Oh no! [drops paper and ferociously casts healing spells on Kurama] This is amalgam polycarbonate; if any of it is absorbed in your bloodstream, it will kill you! Kurama: That would explain the onset of dizziness, but if you continue exerting yourself, you will die also! Midori: No…I must. You can’t die… * * * [Feet are running up apartment building stairs. The feet turn a corner on a landing and run down the hall. The feet stop in front of an open doorway. The camera shot backs up to show Mr. Hatanaka as the owner of the feet as he turns to see Midori healing Kurama on the ground inside the apartment.] Hatanaka: I got here as quick as I could, [sees the scene] OH NO! What happened? Have you called for help yet? Midori: [wearily] Yes, it’s on its way. [Yukina appears in the doorway. Midori sees her and passes out on top of Kurama.] Kurama: Midori? NO! * * * [Yusuke, Kuwabara, and Hiei stand around in Kurama’s living room, Midori lies on a couch with Mr. Hatanaka sitting nearby. Yukina is working on healing Kurama on the floor. Yusuke is looking at a note.] Yusuke: [reading] To Yusuke, Kuwabara, and Hiei—You are invited to front row seats for the end of the world. If you do not wish to meet the same fate as Kurama, you will come to the inscribed location of the Foliage Fortress and see if you can change your fate. Be prompt for time is short. Destruction begins ‘fore the new moon. Kuwabara: Is this some sort of sick joke? Yusuke: Well if it is, I’m not laughing. The world is at stake and they’re asking for us of all people to show up and kick their butts. Hiei: Yes. But why invite us? And why target Kurama? [Midori groans and tries to sit up.] Yusuke: Hey take it easy. [Midori relaxes with a sigh.] Midori: Sorry. I feel rude trying to talk to you lying down. [breaths] It seems the opponent sees your group as an obstacle for their objective. Apparently this foe has a plan to defeat everyone but Kurama. That’s why they stooped so low as a bullet. The poison powder his body absorbed would have killed him if I stayed in bed like I was supposed to. [Kurama forces himself to sit up with a grunt.] Kurama: Unless they knew you would go beyond your capacity in order to save me, meaning you are in more danger at the moment than I am. Yusuke: So Kurama, you got an old jealous girlfriend pulling the strings on this or something? Kurama: [shakes head] None this powerful. Midori: If that were the plan, it was easily thwarted by a working phone between the bedroom and the front door. Amalgam polycarbonate does not come by easily, much less to amateurs. Doesn’t the note emit a demon aura? Demons understand little about the power of the human heart and would consider me, being bedridden, not an obstacle. Besides Yusuke, Kuwabara, and Hiei all discovered notes around the same time telling them to come here, which, judging by the wording, was probably after the anticipated time of your death. They will now consider you dead. So going with the others would be a great secret for our side. [A moment’s pause. Kurama tries to say something, but does not have a comeback.] Yusuke: I’d never thought I’d see the fox outfoxed! Kurama: [nervous light laugh] That is why I married her. Kuwabara: Well what are we waiting for? Let’s go kick some tail! Kurama: Thank you Yukina. I think I’ll be all right now. Yukina: You’re welcome. I’m glad I was able to help. [Kurama stands up. He walks over to Mr. Hatanaka and Midori while Yusuke, Kuwabara, and Hiei head for the door. Sweating, Mr. Hatanaka is massaging his temples with a look of awe on his face.] Hatanaka: So the whole world is in danger? And you are able to help stop it? This is overwhelming; I can’t believe it! Kurama: I am sorry that you had to find out the way you did. I never told Mother in order to protect her. Hatanaka: I suppose [pause] that is understandable. Midori: Please, you won’t tell her, will you? Hatanaka: I don’t think she would believe me if I did. But what should I tell her? Kurama: Tell her I had to go out on a mission; perhaps an emergency business trip that only I could handle. Hatanaka: A decision like that might not bode well, considering Midori’s condition. Yusuke: [turning] Hey, don’t sweat it pops! I’m sure Kayko would be more than happy to keep an eye on Midori while we’re gone. Kurama: Thank you, Yusuke. [kneels in front of Midori] Forgive me for leaving. Assuredly I would rather not. Midori: [grunts] You know our child’s due date. Just don’t miss it. Kurama: Right, no coming back late this time. * * * [Koenma sits at his desk in Spirit World looking at a piece of paper.] Koenma: Hmm…This report is quite interesting. George: What does it say, sir? [Koenma jumps up and hits George on the head.] Koenma: That you’re big and stupid! [George rubs the fresh bump on his head.] George: Ow! That wasn’t very nice, Koenma sir. Koenma: Well it isn’t very nice of you to disrupt my thought process with your blubbering. If you must know, there is a strange spot of energy concentration in the Human World. It is well masked though, so humans and demons can’t sense it, except for brief moments when its cover wanes. [yelling over the intercom] Botan! Get in here! George: So is there something special about this masked energy that we should be alarmed about? Koenma: I would like to say no. But the fact that it is being hidden probably means something is up. Besides, from the readings of when its cover was down, the energy was growing exponentially without even increasing size. Considering the concentration, if this keeps up, whatever is holding the energy will break and the outburst of energy could do some great damage. [The office doors slide open and Botan enters.] Botan: You called, Koenma sir? Koenma: Yes! I have a case I need you to take to the Spirit Detectives to look into! Botan: [saluting] Yes sir! * * * COMMERCIAL BREAK * * * [Yusuke, Kuwabara, Hiei, and Kurama are walking through a thick forest.] Yusuke: Wow, the four of us on a mission to save the world. Reminds you of old times doesn’t it? Hiei: Regrettably. Kuwabara: So Kurama, did you get a good look at who shot you? Kurama: Unfortunately no. The executor was concealed in a cloak. Yusuke: Well if they intended to kill you, why would they need to hide their identity? Kurama: To avoid being identified by surrounding witnesses is one reason that comes to mind. Kuwabara: Whoever it was, I guess we’ll know soon enough and make them regret it! Hiei: Let’s hope your strength is as strong as your voice. Kuwabara: You’ll see half-pint! Later you’ll be glad I’m along because we’re going to need all the help we can get! And in case you didn’t see me in action back with the Zerka thing I’ll have you know I’ve gotten a lot stronger too! And I was holding back on those poor demons! Speaking of that, Hiei, where’s your little Puu Junior? Hiei: If you insist on comparing Ryone to Yusuke’s spirit beast, you should be asking him where HIS animal is. Kuwabara: You left him at Genkai’s compound? Or [laughing tease] did you leave him with your girlfriend? Hiei: You better shut your mouth before you shove your foot in it. [The group enters a small clearing. In front is a vine-covered archway with a towering plateau covered in vegetation rising behind it. Kurama places his hand near the roots of the vines. He closes his eyes for a moment then looks to the others.] Kurama: The Foliage Fortress may end up being a Maze Castle reprise. There is a primary plant along the whole way up the plateau forming a network, but there are also many demon varieties of plant mixed in. So it is hard to judge the correct path through. I judge, though, that where we need to be is in the center, about two-thirds of the way up. Yusuke: AH! Stupid maze! We don’t have time for this! Hiei: I am sure we could each hold our own if we were to split up. Kuwabara: Hang on. That’s probably just what the bad guy wants us to do. Kurama: He’s right. However with the time issue at hand, we have but little choice. Yusuke: Well, can’t you manipulate these plants into a straight path for us or something? Kurama: It is best I keep my presence masked from this point on. Hiei: Stripping us of that advantage is probably why you were targeted. Indeed, it has already benefited them more than enough. Kuwabara: [eyes narrow] And since they invited us, they are sure to know we are coming. Kurama: It is obvious they want us here rather than going naively about our lives, so the labyrinth should not have been constructed as too difficult. Yusuke: [shouts] We’re wasting precious time! We should at least start moving before the whole world is destroyed! [calm but stern] I say we split up and the first one to reach the fortress should make a big explosion so we can regroup. It’s not like we have the element of surprise on our side anyway. [Yusuke and Kuwabara start marching into the archway. Hiei looks at Kurama.] Hiei: Kurama. They must have been tracking all of us to orchestrate the timing of us finding our notes at a specific time. If they are still keeping tabs, they may already know you survived. Kurama: Then we’ll take the chance that they don’t know. Otherwise if Midori was correct that a silver bullet was the only way they could dispose of me, we should expect a frontal assault soon. [Overhanging tree branches rustle. The guys stop and look up. One set of rustling circles around them clockwise while the other goes counterclockwise. The branches are being jumped off of as quickly as being landed upon. The guys follow along the different movements as the two paths continue circling around.] Yusuke: You just had to say something, didn’t you Kurama? [To the side, a girl, age 14, somersaults out of the trees while from the other side a boy, age 15, emerges likewise. They cross and land in front of the guys. They pull their hands back gathering spirit energy into balls and are ready to fire.] Kids: TWIN DRAGON BLAST! Yusuke: Hey wait a minute! Ain’t you guys Kuroko’s kids? [Shocked, the kids unpower their energy blast.] Girl: You know our mom? Kuwabara: So you know these kiddie clowns Urameshi? Mind introducing them to the rest of us? Boy: No need for that! Girl: We can make our own introductions! [The camera spins around the children as they introduce themselves.] Boy: I am Kaisei Sanada! Girl: And I am Fubuki Sanada! Kaisei and Fubuki: And we’re… [pose, camera still shot] the Super Spirit Detectives! Yusuke: You both are the new Spirit Detectives? Wow, you two sure have grown. Last I saw you, you were still in diapers! Kaisei: No I wasn’t! Fubuki: Only at night! Yusuke: Okay, okay. It was a joke, geeze. So what brings you guys all the way out here? Kaisei: Koenma sent us. Fubuki: Duh! We’ve been Spirit Detectives for a while now. Kaisei: Got to save the world and all that. Kuwabara: I suppose times have been more peaceful lately. Kaisei: Hey! What’s that suppose to mean? Yusuke: That’s true. But that means old pacifier-breath is watching us right now. Oh well, I’m sure we could use the help. Hiei: And I thought I was done babysitting. * * * [Koenma is watching the scene from his office in Spirit World.] Koenma: Ooh, I don’t know if I should be repulsed that I have to put up with Yusuke’s abusive jokes again or relieved that the old team is looking into matters too. George: Overall, shouldn’t it be a good thing? They’ll be able to help handle that mysterious energy. And besides, Yusuke used to be a spirit detective so he could train the kids as they go through this mission. Koenma: Yes, having Yusuke help without him realizing it would be a bonus; but that is only if Kaisei and Fubuki listen to him. Those two have cocky, prideful attitudes that can rival even his. George: So remind me again why you chose both of them to be spirit detectives when you can’t stand their arrogance? Koenma: [thoughtful] I could not overlook the amazing skills that they inherited from their mother and they work extremely well as a team. George: Hm… Koenma: Grrr… [baby bawling] And they both were so determined to take Yusuke’s place after we fired him, [crying] I couldn’t refuse. George: Oh, is that how it is? Koenma: [firm] Yes. That’s how it is. [sips hot cocoa] * * * [Back by the entrance to the foliage fortress.] Yusuke: Okay, so everyone do your best and when you make it through, blow something up so we can regroup. Kaisei: You guys were seriously thinking about splitting up? Fubuki: WE don’t have a problem getting through! We can maneuver through places like this easily! Kaisei: Just follow us! Yusuke: [sarcastic grumble] Great. Then lead the way. Narrator: So spirit detectives old and new enter the mysterious Foliage Fortress. What lies in store to greet their anticipated arrival? “Hey it’s Kuwabara! So we had a bit of excitement but now we’re ready to show these jokers we mean business! We’ll make them regret inviting us to their party of doom…that is if they don’t make us regret it first. Whoa! Hey how did that happen? Maybe Midori was right that they had a plan to get rid of each of us. Or is this just a hoax to blind us to some awful truth? And who’s in charge of the shots being shown here? They’re making me look stupid! Find out about our invitations and why they chose us. Not to mention a couple of unexpected struggles next time on YYH Beyond!” Skip around? Episode 15 Episode 17 Episode 18 Episode 19 Episode 20 Episode 21 Episode 22 Episode 23 Episode 24 Episode 25 Episode 26 Episode 27 Episode 28 Extras Previously Kurama was greeted with a bullet to the chest in which Midori sacrificed her health to heal. Summoned by mysterious notes, the gang soon gathered at Kurama’s home to find a new threat to the world. They set out for the Foliage Fortress in attempts to divert this threat and were ambushed by none other than the kids of the first spirit detective. Joining forces, they enter the fortress together but what awaits them and why were they forewarned of this impending danger? Episode 16 : BETRAYAL [Kaisei and Fubuki lead Yusuke, Kuwabara, and Hiei through hallways composed of plants. Occasionally hands extend to push aside protruding limbs.] Kaisei: Let’s see, we should make a right here. [The group rounds the corner.] Yusuke: [muttering] Hey Hiei, do you think Kurama is keeping close by, or scouting up ahead to make sure these brats don’t steer us the wrong way? Hiei: It is hard to tell while his presence is masked. Judging the correct way is also hard since this labyrinth is alive. [A vine makes a rattling noise as it rises up and over Kuwabara’s shoulder. Kuwabara looks over at it and his face turns blue.] Kuwabara: [gulp] Oh, geeze! This place is creepy! [Kuwabara rips the vine off and stomps on it. The vine slithers back to its root and reattaches itself. A bunch of vines also start rattling and coming away from the wall towards the gang.] Fubuki: You better hurry up guys or we’ll leave you behind! Hiei: [to Kuwabara] Keep going, don’t let them distract you. [Yusuke and Hiei pass Kuwabara. Eyeing the rattling vines, Kuwabara bypasses the bunch. The vines slither along the walls and ground, following the group.] Kuwabara: Yeah, easy for you to say. I bet if we had a torch, these demon plants would open a path right to the center for us. [falling] Ack! [Yusuke and Hiei turn to face Kuwabara.] Yusuke: Wow, Kuwabara. Getting so old you forget how to walk? Kuwabara: No, I was tripped! Yusuke: [sarcastic] Yeah, sure. Hiei: If you’re going to make up an excuse, make it a good one. [Hiei and Yusuke keep walking. Kuwabara looks back to find a vine wrapped around his ankle. Another vine slithers by to wind up Yusuke’s leg, causing him to fall as well.] Yusuke: [falling] Hey-AH! [Yusuke rises to his knees. The rattling noise increases as more vines emerge to wind themselves around Kuwabara and tie him to the floor. More drag Yusuke towards a wall. Some vines from the opposing wall fight their way around Hiei. All three grunt as they struggle to get out of the tangled plants.] Kaisei: [calling] Hurry up! We’re not waiting for you any longer! Fubuki: [calling back] Seriously, you old geezers are so slow! Yusuke: Stupid kiddie brats! We’re not old! Just [struggling] tied up at the moment. * * * [The gang’s struggling can be seen on a screen in Koenma’s office.] Koenma: [thoughtfully] Old geezer? [pleasantly] Ha, take that Yusuke! Serves you right for all the times you called me a toddler! George: Uh, sir? Shouldn’t you be more worried about the vines? Koenma: The vines aren’t the ones being called names. George: But they’re trapping the guys. Koenma: Take a chill pill, Ogre. You should know by now that something simple like that won’t keep our boys down. [George looks down to see Koenma’s feet knocking nervously under his desk.] George: [sarcastically] You’re confidence is reassuring, sir. * * * [The vines continually wrap around Yusuke, Kuwabara, and Hiei as they struggle to break free.] Yusuke: What is with these vines? Every one I tear out, ten more take its place! Kuwabara: Perhaps it is because we’re struggling? If we relax, maybe they’ll stop. Hiei: Just give up and let them choke us to death? I’ll pass. Kuwabara: I’m serious guys! It’s like a Chinese finger trap puzzle. The more you struggle to get out the more of a strain you put on yourself. Naturally one defends when attacked. So intruders will be caught, while the person knowing the secret can easily get out. Hiei: And what makes you so sure these weeds are one of those puzzles? Kuwabara: I got a feeling, okay? Trust me. Yusuke: Sure, Kuwabara, you first. If the plants don’t eat you alive, we’ll know it works. Kuwabara: Why do I hafta be the guinea pig? Yusuke: ‘Cause it’s your idea! Kuwabara: We should do it together as a team. Your movements are tensing up the vines over here! Yusuke: Well I’m sorry. I can’t seem to relax when my personal space is being invaded by hissing vines that are trying to choke me! Kuwabara: Just take a deep breath. If that doesn’t work, I’ll sing a lullaby. Hiei: For sanity’s sake, don’t. [Kuwabara stops struggling, takes a deep breath, and closes his eyes. Yusuke and Hiei clench their mouths as they refrain from fighting against the vines. More vines wrap around them, pulling each closer to the wall or floor that the vines are pulling from. Kuwabara exhales calmly as the vines pull him through the floor.] Yusuke: KUWABARA! [Kuwabara disappears as the vines on the ground stop moving.] Hiei: The fool is gone. [Yusuke and Hiei resume their attempts to push the vines back. Yusuke begins to power up, using his energy to push them back, but the vines pull him through the wall and Hiei through the opposing wall. The hallway is still.] * * * [Koenma and George blankly stare at the scene shown on the screen.] George: I thought you said our boys could handle it. Koenma: [sweating] Well, they could have. They must not have used their resources properly. George: Why didn’t the detectives go back and save them? Koenma: Their prudent desire to not be slowed down blinded them to the danger the others were in. George: Should we check on them? Maybe they don’t realize the others are no longer following? Koenma: If silence doesn’t tip them off first. Oh, well, I guess they’re on their own now. [Koenma searches for his remote and pulls it out. He pushes a button. The screen goes blank.] George: But if someone experienced like Yusuke didn’t make it through, how can you expect them to? Koenma: We’ll just have to trust them. [looks at screen, pushes button again] Come in! [pushes the button again hard] I said come in! [continuously pushing the button] Come in! Come in! Come in! Come in! Come in! George: Uh, Koenma sir, what are you doing? Koenma: [irate] I can’t get a lock on the detectives! George: Do you think that could be because of whatever is covering up that mysterious power is now covering them up too? Koenma: That’s nonsense! Power and screening are two different things. A spiritual storm must be interfering with the reception! I knew we should have switched to digital. George: Maybe we should check other stations to see if they’re coming in? Koenma: [brooding] Hm… * * * [Kaisei and Fubuki continue up the path in the plant-filled labyrinth.] Kaisei: We’re almost there! Fubuki: We’re making pretty good time without those dummies slowing us down. Kaisei: We’ll have this case closed before those dummies even catch up! [The detectives laugh. A shadowy cloaked figure appears in front of them. They look at it seriously.] Cloaked Figure: I see you made it past the rattlesnake vines. How unfortunate for you. * * * COMMERCIAL BREAK * * * [Kuwabara falls into a room filled with vegetation.] Kuwabara: Ow. Eh. Well, I’m still alive. [looks around, calling out] Hey guys, are you around? [no answer; starts walking] Told them that the bad guy probably wanted to split us up…[passes some demon berries growing on a wall and his tummy grumbles] Oh, man! I haven’t eaten since breakfast! I bet Kurama would know if this stuff is edible for humans. [keeps walking] After all, there are some pretty dangerous plants out there. I bet all these demon ones are ten times worse! [bends over a bush in the middle of the path] Leaves of three, let it be! I should stay away from that stuff. [sees berries that resemble small grapes nearby and tummy lets out a loud grumble, shouts] I am so hungry! [Some bushes rustle to the side. Kuwabara turns his head and catches some movement.] Kuwabara: Huh? Hey, is that you Kurama? I mean, I’m glad to have someone else around, but you know I can see you, right? [Kurama comes out of the bushes and walks up to Kuwabara.] Kurama: Oh, sorry. I suppose I was distracted. Kuwabara: Really? By what? Kurama: Nothing of real consequence. I couldn’t help but overhear you talking to yourself; if you’re hungry, I know of some human safe food nearby. Come this way. [Kurama leads Kuwabara around plants.] Kuwabara: Oh good, you’re a lifesaver! After I settle my stomach, we can focus on regrouping. Kurama: An excellent idea. Kuwabara: And then we’ll find our way to the center of this. Kurama: That should be the easy task. Kuwabara: Really? You mean you figured out how to navigate through here? Kurama: Naturally. The trick is simple once you realize it. Kuwabara: Awesome! We’ll be home in time for dinner! [Kurama stops. Kuwabara also stops. Kurama waves a hand towards some vegetation at their feet.] Kurama: Here we are. Kuwabara: Sweet! [looks down] Uh, what is it? Kurama: Kohlrabi. It is a human hybrid vegetable, kind of like a cabbage. The stem is edible, and it’s high in vitamin C. Kuwabara: Nutritious, huh? I hope it tastes just as good. Good thing I ran into you. [Kuwabara bends down to pick the kohlrabi. Kurama’s eyes twinkle and giant leaves grow and wrap up Kuwabara.] Kuwabara: HEY, WHAT GIVES? Kurama! Get me out of this! [Kurama chuckles and brings a closed hand out of his pocket.] Kurama: I’m sorry, it may be easier if you were unconscious from this point out; but don’t worry. I’ll get you to the center where you want to be. And the others should join you shortly. [Kurama opens his hand and blows pollen towards Kuwabara. Kuwabara starts to look sleepy.] Kuwabara: What…are you…do-… [Kuwabara blinks his eyes then slowly closes them as the scene blurs and fades out.] * * * [The shadowy cloaked figure that confronted Kaisei and Fubuki travels down an earthy corridor. Kaisei and Fubuki are tied up, swinging on either side from the cords supported around the cloaked figure’s shoulders. The figure enters a dark stony room, and another cloaked figure turns to acknowledge the arrival.] Cloaked Figure: Master, I caught these two children prowling around the fortress. Cloaked Master: [deep feminine voice] Such a shame. Cloaked Figure: What shall I do with them? Kaisei: Excuse me! Don’t talk about us like we’re not here! You should let us go and then we’ll show you who’s boss around here! Fubuki: Yeah! You wouldn’t have caught us if we knew about that sleazy trick of yours! Cloaked Master: Tsk, tsk, tsk. Ignorant children. Kaisei: This is your only warning. Stop your mischief and let us go, or face the consequences! Cloaked Master: Pity. [addressing the detectives] You two weren’t supposed to be here. Kaisei: Wha- Cloaked Master: This party was by invitation only. [addressing the cloaked figure] Oh well, M7, I guess we’ll have to make arrangements. Set them in the corner. M7: Yes, master. [The Cloaked Master raises her right hand towards the corner; One finger bears an emerald ring that has a glowing, rose-shaped ruby attached. M7 walks over, the cords around his shoulders drop Kaisei and Fubuki, and then he steps back. The Cloaked Master flicks her hand up, and bamboo chutes shoot from the ground to cage the detectives.] Cloaked Master: I’ll use resources here to deal with these two. Now go to the canyon; we’ve already lost enough time as it is. M7: Yes master. Cloaked Master: I hope we don’t have any more surprise visitors. * * * [Koenma sits back in his office chair with his hands folded across his stomach.] Koenma: [sighing] Ayame, has the analysis come back yet about that energy? [Ayame appears through the wall, carrying a clipboard of data sheets.] Ayame: None yet, sir. All the possibilities of it being a threat come out as negative when run in the scenarios. Koenma: So this must be a new form of energy that is being stored and hidden. Ayame: There are still some more tests to run. Koenma: Well, keep it going and try to figure out what it is. We can’t counter it if we don’t know at least that much! Ayame: Yes, sir. [Ayame bows and exits through the wall.] Koenma: [calling out] And get someone to check on the viewer’s reception. What am I suppose to do about this if I can’t see what’s going on? George: Perhaps all the paperwork that has been piling up? Koenma: How can you think of that mundane stuff at a time like this?! If we don’t get this crisis solved, we’ll have paperwork to keep us busy for the next forty thousand years! George: Whoa! Really that much? Koenma: That’s what I said. George: This is really serious. Koenma: Of course it is! Now go check on the antenna! * * * [The Cloaked Master has her hands raised to the corner where the detectives were placed, which now has plants weaved into a tight surface around the area. Kurama enters, dragging a rolled up Kuwabara.] Kurama: I have one of them. [The Cloaked Master waves her right hand as the ruby rose of her ring glows.] Cloaked Master: About time plans started falling into place. Hook him up to the Energy Extractor and set it to maximum. His energy should make a useful contribution to our Death Beam. [Kurama crosses with Kuwabara, but stops while passing the Cloaked Master.] Kurama: [whispers] Seeing me didn’t surprise him, master. Cloaked Figure: Is that so? That can only mean one thing. He will certainly cause a problem for us. No matter, we must work harder. For now only time will be on our side. Kurama: Yes, master. [Kurama continues walking. The Cloaked Master turns, and Kurama stops.] Cloaked Master: Actually, have the Energy Extractor a few notches below maximum so we can keep this one alive for a bit. Kurama: As you say. [Kurama resumes walking. Freeze frame.] Narrator: Entered as a group, but now split apart. Divide and conquer works against our heroes as an ally has defected to the terrorist power. But by what motive does the foe operate, and who will prevail in the end? “Hey it’s Yusuke here. So doofus-brain fell for the oldest trick in the book; what are they teaching him at that university he’s going to? Well, while Kuwabara’s wasted, I’m in a wasteland of my own but at least I don’t have to hike it! And Kurama? What’s his deal? If you ever wondered what it would be like if the two of us fought: yeah, sit tight because next time you’ll get to find out. I mean, I’m curious too, but couldn’t he have picked a better time to try his skills against mine? Take away the time constraint, and we’d have a pretty sweet fight on our hands. So take advantage of this and tune in to see what happens next time on YuYu Hakusho Beyond!” Skip around? Episode 15 Episode 16 Episode 18 Episode 19 Episode 20 Episode 21 Episode 22 Episode 23 Episode 24 Episode 25 Episode 26 Episode 27 Episode 28 Extras After receiving a deathly message of impending destruction, Yusuke and friends joined with the new spirit detectives in entering the Foliage Fortress. As they progressed through this living labyrinth, rattlesnake vines decided to break the group apart. Left by themselves, the spirit detectives had the first run in and were captured. Kuwabara also had an encounter of his own, which was with Kurama. With friendly enticement, Kurama managed to capture a hungry Kuwabara. Yusuke and Hiei are still split apart as they work their way through. Will Kurama confront them in similar manners? How will they handle his betrayal? Episode 17: GUNS AND WHIPS [Yusuke walks through a plant-infested hallway. He notices some light and turns towards it. He brushes hanging vines to the side to reveal a canyon. He walks out and looks to each side, seeing the canyon extend as far as he can see. Looking up, he sees plants woven over the top, enclosing the canyon but still letting plenty of light through.] Yusuke: [whistles] This fortress is big enough to fit a whole city in here, or more! Heh. Still, too bad for them and good for me that I stumbled onto this section. No more stupid nature hikes! [Yusuke inhales and lifts his legs to float. He takes his time ascending as he eyes the rocky and mossy walls. He starts flying to the side, still eyeing the walls.] Yusuke Voiceover: Come on. If there was a way out here, there’s got to be more that lead in… [Yusuke flies around a bend. He is seen flying through a section with darker lighting. He passes through another section with lighter lighting.] Yusuke Voiceover: Geeze, how big is this place? Scratch the city, this fortress could fit a million of them! It feels like I’ve been flying for days now. I hope I’m not just going in circles; all this backwoods stuff looks the same to me. If I never see another tree again, it will be too soon. [Yusuke spots water running out of the side of a gorge.] Yusuke: Well, that’s new. Yusuke Voiceover: And if water is coming out, it’s coming from somewhere, which might mean a way back in. [Yusuke flies down to where the water is coming out. He cups his hand to catch some water and drinks it while investigating the crevice.] Yusuke Voiceover: I’m no expert, but it looks like spheres were cut out from all along here, which can’t be normal. [Yusuke feels the holes near where the water is emerging from. Behind him, vines shoot out from the underbrush and wrap around Yusuke.] Yusuke: Hey! What’s the big idea? Let go! [Yusuke starts to fly back up. Kurama jumps out from where the vines are coming from.] Yusuke: Ku-Kurama? What do you think you’re doing? Kurama: Heh. [Kurama pulls the vines down to send Yusuke crashing into the ground. Kurama lands in front and reaches into his pocket.] Kurama: Don’t worry. It will all be over soon. [Kurama pulls out a handful of powder. He starts to blow, but Yusuke powers up and breaks his bind, flying back up.] Yusuke: I don’t think so! Kurama: ROSE WHIP! [Kurama pulls out his whip while jumping and lashes it towards Yusuke. Yusuke shoots upwards to dodge and curves overhead. Upside-down, Yusuke points his finger.] Yusuke: SPIRIT GUN! [Kurama turns with his whip. As the spirit gun blast nears, the whip hits it. Kurama releases energy, causing his whip to glow red as it holds the blast back. Electricity cackles around the clashing powers. Kurama pulls the whip, causing its thorns to slice through the blast. Splitting it in two, each half of the shot is sent to a different side. The explosions damage the scenery but neither of the fighters. Kurama stands firm as the blasts blow his hair. Yusuke flips to land right side up. Kurama snaps his whip again. The whip hits a branch in Yusuke’s hand.] Yusuke: Whoa, hey! I know I’ve been dying to test my skills against yours, but now really isn’t the time. [Yusuke tosses the branch.] Kurama: [smirk] Who said anything about a test? [Kurama extends an arm with plants shooting out towards Yusuke.] * * * [George runs into Koenma’s office. Koenma sits glumly at his desk with a pencil in hand and puzzle book in front.] George: The reception should be working fine, Koenma sir! [Koenma sets down the pencil and reaches for the remote.] Koenma: Well it’s about time, ogre! You know I can’t rest easy if I don’t know what’s going on. [Koenma surfs the channels, displaying different parts of the fortress.] George: It looks as though the spiritual storm is over, sir. Koenma: I told you! And you, ya blue ninny, thought the enemy was masking the place from our reception. [The scene of Kurama attacking Yusuke in the canyon comes up. Koenma’s and George’s eyes pop and jaws drop.] Koenma & George: WAK??? Koenma: Holy Toledo! Why are those two fighting when they have a world to save? George: Perhaps it’s to see who gets the last cookie? Koenma: What cookie? Shut up, you fruitcake! * * * [Yusuke crouches down behind a bush and some trees.] Yusuke Voiceover: Aw crud, with all these plants Kurama’s got the advantage. It’s like he has me surrounded. This plant-infested place…I can’t believe I didn’t see this before. [Kurama walks by, scanning the area. After he passes, Yusuke rises and sticks a glowing finger to the back of Kurama’s head.] Yusuke: Why are you dong this? [pause] Tell me! [A tree branch swings down to loop Yusuke around the neck.] Kurama: [smiles] Hm. Why should I tell you? [Kurama turns. Yusuke flies out of the noose. Charging his finger, he aims it at Kurama.] Yusuke: So I can knock some sense into you instead of blasting it out! [Yusuke blows off another spirit gun. Kurama springs to the side.] Kurama: Very witty. But if you could not tell yet, you have been brought here for your own destruction. [The surrounding trees twist together, enclosing Kurama and Yusuke in a dome.] Yusuke: So that bullet affair, that was just a part of your plan, huh? And knowing where and when to locate us with notes? Tell me, was Midori a part of your scheme too? [Yusuke flies towards Kurama with his fist ready for a punch. Kurama sweeps his hand branches block Yusuke. One of his hands gets caught in the branches.] Kurama: I believe I have already told you more than you should know. Yusuke: Doesn’t mean I get it. Kurama: Your small mind would not be able to handle the truth. [Yusuke manages to free his hand from the branches’ bonds.] Yusuke: Well see if you can handle my SHOTGUN! [Many shots rapid-fire from Yusuke’s fist. Smoke clouds arise around Kurama as the attack continues.] * * * [Koenma and George continue to watch the fight.] George: So, who do you think will win? Koenma: Well, it sounds like Kurama is the enemy this time. But the question is why. George: Well he used to be a bad demon. Could he have returned to that? Koenma: Even as a demon, he was loyal to his comrades. George: But didn’t he try to off Yomi once? Koenma: For being brash. Now I know Yusuke isn’t the smartest cracker in the barrel, but it’s not like he’s made mistakes that would make killing him profitable. George: Well Yusuke did kill Kurama’s siblings. Perhaps he’s after revenge? Koenma: Kurama fought along with Yusuke in that battle. George: But what if… Koenma: Ogre. Keep quiet until you have something intelligent to say, which is never. I’m trying to figure this out! [Koenma squints at the screen in hopes of finding a clue.] * * * [Yusuke finishes his lengthy assault, wiping out most of the life in the area. A battered wooden wall is raised in front of Kurama, who now has scrapes from blasts that penetrated. Yusuke flies over and lands on what is left from Kurama’s shield.] Yusuke: Seriously, Kurama. What’s up? Kurama: I [breathes] will not stop [lifts hand] until you’re overcome! [Kurama strikes the shield. The shield grows up and around Yusuke.] * * * COMMERCIAL BREAK * * * [Kurama passes his energy into the tree that is encompassing Yusuke. Only Yusuke’s face can be seen as the limbs wrap and tighten around him.] Kurama: Don’t bother struggling any more. Yusuke: I’ll warn you once. Release me, or stand back. [Kurama looks up in doubt.] Kurama: I’m making this too dense to penetrate. Yusuke: Not for the Spirit Wave. You gave your all. Here’s mine! [Yusuke powers up. His eyes start glowing. The tree rustles, and Kurama bites his lip. Kurama places his other hand and lets out more energy. Yusuke completes his tactic as a light blue aura illuminates the area and expands. The tree dissolves, leaving Yusuke floating as a shiny white wave discharges. Kurama is blown back by this surge of power. The wave lasts for a while then dies out. Yusuke floats back down to the ground, landing in front of Kurama’s body.] Yusuke: [sighs] Sorry, old friend. [Yusuke turns and walks towards the fortress side of the canyon.] Yusuke Voiceover: Man that was tough; I don’t think I could take another beating like that any time soon. I don’t even have enough energy left to fly any more. [Yusuke bends down by the waterfall to get a drink. He senses something behind him.] Yusuke: Oh great, me and my big mouth. [Yusuke rises then turns. He is now face to face with Kurama. Kurama stands tall with none of the wounds he was left with.] Yusuke: I knocked you unconscious back there. What gives? Kurama: Heh, heh. Gave everything, and now you’re too weak to fight back? I thought you would have learned better by now. [The air fills with pollen. Yusuke holds his breath with a glare. He paces to the side, but a branch juts out from the canyon wall, hitting Yusuke on the back of the neck. Yusuke’s mouth opens as he falls to the ground.] * * * [In Koenma’s office, the scene fizzles out to white noise.] Koenma: [bawling] What is with this unusually high amount of spiritual storms? George: Oh, don’t make me go fix it again, Koenma sir. George is scared of heights! Koenma: George is scared of spankings too, isn’t he? [George gulps. Ayame enters through the wall.] Ayame: Koenma, sir. Koenma: [takes a deep breath] Yes. What is it? Ayame: All completed test results show only positive outcomes. There are a few more tests that can be run, but we have run out of energy samples. Koenma: Very well. According to the pattern, the barrier should wane soon. Ayame: We shall stand ready to gather another sample then. [Ayame bows then exits through the wall. Koenma strokes his chin in thought. A light bulb turns on over his head as he slaps a fist onto his palm.] Koenma: HA! I got it! George: Got what, Koenma sir? The last word on your crossword puzzle? Koenma: Now don’t you start acting funny too! I figured out what’s going on, you dolt! George: But the testing isn’t finished yet! How do you know? Koenma: Because I’m the Mighty Koenma. The reason all the tests show good outcomes is because the energy must be good. George: Meaning there is no threat? So you sent the detectives there for nothing? Koenma: Keep your cool. They’re not in any danger. And Kurama isn’t the bad guy. He’s only training them! George: Do you really think that is the case, Koenma sir? Koenma: Well Yusuke just blasted the crud out of Kurama, and only a moment later he’s standing in front of him in mint condition. He must have used that energy we’ve been picking up to heal himself. Apparently it works faster than Genkai’s Spirit Wave Technique! George: So Kurama will teach the others about this new energy? Koenma: Most likely. But I’m still worried. If Kurama went out of his way to put this together, then that must mean he knows of something bad approaching. George: That didn’t do us any good. Now we’re back at square one! Koenma: Ogre. I don’t know why I have to reason with you. * * * [Kurama enters the room with the Cloaked Master. He holds Yusuke on his shoulder with his feet trailing behind. The Cloaked Master puts a hand in front of Yusuke’s sleeping face.] Cloaked Master: You fool. You exhausted nearly all his energy in capturing him. Kurama: Blame M7. He fought this guy to the death. Cloaked Master: Another unanticipated loss. [waves hand with ring glowing] Hook this one up. We’ll get what energy we can from him. [Kurama drags Yusuke across the room. They pass a sleeping Kuwabara who is locked hand and foot to a giant metal circle. Plant-like cords are wound around the device. A sunflower-like plant is growing in front of him with the bloom close to his face. Kurama stops in front of a similar contraption next to Kuwabara and places a hand on it. Cords come down and attach to Yusuke and pull him up. Yusuke starts to stir. Kurama locks the clamps around Yusuke’s wrists and ankles. When the locks are in place, a plant sprouts up and blooms in front of Yusuke’s face. After a few blinks, Yusuke falls back asleep.] Kurama: I overheard this one ask if Midori was part of the scheme. Cloaked Master: Interesting. But capturing this one took longer than anticipated. Time is running short; we cannot take chances catching the last one. The rattlesnake vines should have sent him to the barracks. Take M3 and M5 there with you. We must capture our final guest with full force immediately! Kurama: Do it yourself. I’m supposed to help out with the orb now. Cloaked Master: [unemotional] Excuse me? [The Cloaked Master raises her hand towards Kurama. The ring on it starts to glow.] Cloaked Master: [flatly] You will take reinforcements to the barracks and capture the last one now. [The Cloaked Master waves from Kurama towards the door, her ring pulsing. Kurama gives a nod.] Kurama: Yes, master. [Kurama begins to exit the room.] Cloaked Master: The new moon is almost upon us. * * * [Outside view of the Foliage Fortress. Soft rumble starts and the entire fortress starts shaking. The fortress lifts off the ground. After reaching space, the fortress is seen orbiting the earth.] Cloaked Master Voiceover: [prophetic echoing] A full moon shall shine doom when the earth’s is new and gone. Narrator: Like a rocket, the Foliage Fortress heads towards its cosmic destination destroy the world. With only Hiei left free, can the impending catastrophe be diverted? Or will things turn out to be not as they seem? “That’s me, Hiei, and like I said before, I’ve been roped into another mission just to baby-sit. When will they learn to pull their own weight? I should just let them all rot and die, but I have my own confrontation to handle. Rest assured I will not go without a fight, but then who do I end up fighting? There will be more surprises next time as I defend against the unexpected and learn a few surprises for myself. So if you miss the next episode of YuYu Hakusho Beyond! I may have to hurt you for your lack of respect.” Skip around? 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