Yusuke went up for the next round. And quickly took out a demon that specialized in using sweat of all things. (Harry and Kurama gagged from the smell.)
Finally, Jin jumped up on the stage with a grin. His good mood was infectious, especially when Touya got beaten earlier. (The way he was defeated still cracked him up.)
Harry crashed next to his boyfriend, who was helping him regain some movement in his legs. All that running was murdering him. Hiei and Genkai were at least keeping him entertained while Yusuke fought the wind demon. When the boy finally knocked the demon out long enough for a ten count, Harry challenged Kurama to a Jenkan match to determine who would go next.
Kurama cheated and went up, ignoring the scowl Harry had on his face.
It didn't take long before Kurama found himself in trouble. The shinobi before him was an Earth user. Finally, when he grew fed up with the man he threw two handfuls of seeds at him, and made them grow all at once.
The resulting explosion of flora was both beautiful and horrifying. For the demons, it was a masterpiece of bloodshed and utter ruthless carnage.
For the few humans, it was a gory testament to why you should never annoy a demon with a complete mastery over plants.
Of course that wasn't the last surprise for the group. As soon as they entered the room, Botan dragged Yusuke off for something.
When he returned, everyone took one look at the thing on his head and nearly died laughing their ass off.
Yusuke had what appeared to be a blue plush toy that could only say "Puu!"
Naturally, it was deemed hilarious by everyone, and lead to Yusuke dealing with good natured ribbing from the others.
Harry grinned evilly as he took Kurama into their private room. It had been hit with so many silence and privacy wards that it was like they had a house to themselves.
Kurama immediately knew something was up. He just didn't realize what until it was already too late.
Because what Harry had in his hands...was the most potent fox nip in full bloom. The scent alone was driving him wild with lust. Harry's emerald eyes glinted in amusement.
"I had Hiei locate this for me. Did you really think I would accept being the Uke that easily, fox boy?" he purred.
Youko was bleeding through now, his eyes had shifted from jade to liquid gold. Even his hair was starting to change.
"Why...aren't...you...affected?" he managed to get out.
"Bubblehead charm," Harry informed him with glee.
The fox nip he had Hiei find for him was most potent when inhaled. Which meant he could torment Kurama for hours and not be affected by the pollen.
Kurama would remember little of the night after Harry pushed him onto the bed. Though he would have a definite limp until lunch the next day.
Yusuke took one look at that and had the most lecherous smirk they had ever seen on his face the entire day.
Hiei took one look at Kurama's limp and smirked. He would have cackled, if Kurama's look hadn't promised that he would have his revenge.
"Where in the nine hells did you find that damn fox nip?"
Hiei waved to the general direction with his head.
"There's a small portal ten miles that way. Apparently that's how they got most of these demons here in time for the fights. From what I can tell it's a permanent portal that only opens when the tournament is around."
Kurama blinked.
"A permanent portal? Where does it lead out?"
"Somewhere near Raizen's territory from what I can tell. Why?"
"...I'll be right back."
Kurama vanished, and didn't return until late the next day. Harry was absolutely worried...and not for the reasons everyone thought.
He knew he was going to get it for the prank he played on the fox. He just had no idea what Kurama had in mind to get back at him. Considering he was gone for nearly a full day, it wouldn't be good.
Kurama had the most evil smirk on his face, and quickly dragged Harry off into another room.
Everyone's heads turned when they heard the thump. Only Yusuke was brave enough to find out what it was.
Harry had fainted from outright shock. Kurama was holding his sides, laughing his ass off.
Yusuke saw what Kurama had in his hand, and started cracking up.
"You didn't..."
Kurama's eyes glinted. In his hand was a rather attractive ring. One that was enchanted to change size in order to fit any finger.
"And what is it you think I did?" he asked, managing to calm down.
Yusuke couldn't help it, he snickered.
"You proposed to him, didn't you?"
"Something like that. Unlike humans, demons don't have marriages in the traditional sense..."
"Kurama, I am going to murder you in your sleep for that," growled Harry.
"No, you're going to do your best to keep up with me."
Harry took one look at Kurama, and prepared to run.
Yusuke, however, was blocking the door rather effectively.
"Not this time little bro. You need someone stable in your life, and I can't think of anyone better than Kurama."
"Why thank you Yusuke."
"Besides, at least this way I can get unlimited blackmail material on you!" grinned Yusuke.
Harry face palmed.
"You're only doing it for the blackmail material aren't you."
"Of course! How often does one get a new step brother and blackmail material in the same month?" he smirked.
"You are an evil older brother."
"Who told you otherwise?"
Harry did the only thing he could think of. He hexed Yusuke's slicked back hair pink, and put it in braids before the teen could move.
"That won't wear off until the next round," Harry smirked.
Yusuke heard the laughter, and ran into the bathroom.
"You little...!"
"Remember who you're talking to here Yusuke. There's nothing little about me. Kuwabara, on the other hand," smirked Harry.
"OI!"
Hiei smirked at the teen, who had a tendency to get on his nerves.
"As I recall, a new pencil was bigger than you."
Most of the girls blushed bright red, and looked at him expectantly.
"Whereas Harry had all of us beat...except perhaps Kurama," grinned Yusuke.
"Damn... Why do all the good ones get taken?" asked Keiko.
"Because men are more forward my dear," said Yuri with amusement.
Yusuke was being dragged by Genkai to a cave. Harry was right behind them, as Genkai wanted him to ward the area against demons just in case.
"So what are you doing again?"
"I'm giving the idiot my Spirit Orb. He's going to need it against Toguro."
"Too bad it can't increase his intelligence too," Harry shot at him. Yusuke promptly put the boy in a headlock.
"So where is Yusuke?" asked Kurama.
"Getting a power boost he'll need later. She had me create wards to keep demons away once it was over," said Harry.
"So who fights first?" asked Hiei. He was bored out of his mind.
After one paltry fight which did little more than to get Hiei's blood going, and Kurama was brought up to fight someone who claimed to be the unfortunate fisherman who didn't follow the orders he was given.
Harry wasn't the only one drooling with lust from the pheromones in the air as the mist reverted Kurama to his full demon form. However he was the only one Kurama looked at with a smirk.
"Damn...we are getting more of whatever that idiot demon used," said Harry grinning.
Kurama smirked at him.
Harry sensed Genkai's return, and passed her an arthritis potion after she glared at him. She did drink it though.
Harry finally got his chance with the idiot who sent Kuwabara packing.
"A blanket that transports people, how fun," he said sarcastically.
All he needed was to apparate back and he would be good.
Harry grinned evilly as a plan came to mind. A way to get Kurama in the mood and have a bit of fun. He turned into a partial dragon, wings and all, and smirked toothily at the now paling demon.
"So...do you want to die fast or slow?"
His arm was scaled and his nails were talons. His eyes were slit, like a cat's, and his canine teeth were now fangs. He had scaled wings on his back, though he would prefer feathers. If he had looked behind, he would have seen the shocked looks of the magical contingent, who assumed that this was his animagus form.
He didn't even care about the glare Umbitch was sending his way, as if he wasn't even human.
(Not that he was anymore, like he even cared. The only one remotely human in their group were Sirius and Kuwabara.)
His grin nearly made the demon shit his pants.
The fireballs he lobbed in the demon's direction however, did make the demon freak out.
"So are you a partial animagus Harry?" asked Bill.
"Not at all! My dragon form isn't even the full amount of what I can do!" cackled Harry.
"That's true enough. Chibi here is being considered for full-dragon status once this tournament is over. His power levels are about high enough,"said Ceres bored.
Hagrid lit up when he heard the word dragons.
"You know that gives me an idea. How do dragons raise their young usually?"
"Communal nesting grounds, until they're old enough to fly. Mostly the really old dragons though."
"What if they had help?"
"The help would have to be really strong in order to handle baby dragons," said Ceres.
"Like about as strong as a half giant who has raised a Cerberus and an acromantula?"
"That would do it," said Ceres.
"Here that Hagrid? If things work out, you can raise baby dragons and be around them all year long!"
"Even Norbert?" said Hagrid hopefully.
"Even Norbert," said Harry.
Hagrid looked ready to bawl with joy. He missed Norbert, and even the few months he saw the dragon in the reserve wasn't enough for him.
Ceres returned that night with good news.
"The elders have agreed to allow Hagrid to help raise the infants. His love of animals is what convinced them, as was the care he showed the feral one Norbert."
"Hagrid will be happy to hear that. What of Fluffy and Fang?"
"Dragonettes grow quickly, and dragons can manipulate time to an extent. He can keep his job and still be around dragons."
Harry smiled. It seemed Hagrid's wish would finally come true.
Genkai was killed by Toguro mere days before the final match. The 'Guest' team dropped out after the older Toguro killed Umbitch in the match against them. Even that foul creep didn't dare try to attack while they were under Harry's protection.
With that, the only ones left to oppose the champions were Yusuke and his team.
"So Hiei, figured out the true purpose of the Black Dragon yet?" smirked Harry.
"Yes," said Hiei tersely. It had been Harry who gave him the vital clue to the truth.
Apparently the Black Dragon and it's alternate form, the Black Dragon Wave were both requirements if you wanted to go past a certain rank among dragons. This was probably because certain responsibilities required the power boost of the Black Dragons of Hell.
Hiei was still annoyed that Harry had mastered it before he did, and he knew the true purpose of the art.
"Which one are you fighting again?" asked Hiei.
"Older Toguro. I'm the only one who can properly insure that bastard stays dead," said Harry with a smirk.
"That ought to be entertaining," said Hiei with a snort.
And entertaining it was. With the death of Umbridge and the fact Harry bought Hagrid's silence with the promise he would be allowed to help raise baby dragons, he had little to fear. He played with the older Toguro until he grew bored and turned the bastard into ashes. Not even a demon can handle pure dragon fire, even from one as young as Harry was.
So Harry got off the ring and went to healing his friends, starting with Hiei. Demons and humans who used the Black Hell Dragons tended to get a great deal of damage done to their bodies. And Yukina wasn't experienced enough to reverse the damage. Kurama was just tired at the moment.
Harry took a nap beside his boyfriend, only waking a few hours later when he heard the loud thud of the spare arena being put into place. He watched, rather bored, as Yusuke drew on all his reserves to take out the younger Toguro brother.
Seeing the phoenix form of Yusuke's spirit gave Harry the idea to check him for magic later on. If it was possible, then Yusuke might be able to turn into his spirit form.
Harry was laughing his ass off when Genkai scared Yusuke. Next to him was a snickering Kurama, who was getting some odd looks from the wizards. Once they were on the mainland they were heading home.
"Harry is in Japan?" said Dumbledore.
"Not only that, but he seems to have been given a position among the Dragon clans there. He's under probation, so he isn't allowed out of the Asian countries," said Bill.
"How did he met the Dragon clans?!" said Dumbledore.
"His animagus form is a silver dragon. They probably picked up on his power and met with him at some point. Sirius is in Japan too, with his new wife," said Bill. He deliberately omitted the part about meeting James and Lily, under new names.
Snape was still trying to get his visa to Japan so he could be near Lily and away from Dumbledore. Unfortunately as a registered Death Eater it would take quite some time for it to go through.
Koenma was helping out on that end in exchange for details on Voldemort's plans. The minute he heard about the Horcruxes Voldemort had created (Snape had knowledge of at least three, but had no idea where they were) he had been furious. It had, however, given him a valid excuse to interfere in their little war since Voldemort was attempting to cheat death.
Even Enma couldn't fault his son for wanting to insure those foul things were destroyed, and all knowledge of how to create one were gone.
Dumbledore fumed as he tried to figure out a way to convince the Dragon clans to let Harry return to England long enough to die in the name of the Greater Good.