A/N: Alright. Let us begin. By the way, I don't own YYH. And I don't want to.

Warnings and pairings both in previous chapters.

~oOo~

Yusuke and Kuwabara stay at Genkai's temple for a few days, on the lookout for Jaganshi and Youko. They can strike at any time, after all.

Yusuke stretches, heading outside in preparation to leave after bidding Yukina and Genkai farewell. Kuwabara seems to become smitten with the former, and it is a source of endless entertainment for Yusuke.

Heading out into the surrounding forest, Yusuke and Kuwabara look around warily, but their postures seem relaxed and almost lazy. But if Jaganshi and Youko are as clever as they seem, they certainly would not be fooled.

He knows his demonic energy sensing abilities are practically nonexistent but Kuwabara's are excellent and Yusuke supposes that's part of the reason why they're paired together. Obviously his partner is stretching his senses, noticing every little bit of demonic energy.

"Anything?" Yusuke asks, sliding a fingernail under the other in a bored fashion, waiting for Kuwabara's reply.

"Nope. The forest's kinda quiet right now. Almost too quiet but this is the Makai, and we should be expecting that." Kuwabara shrugs and shoves his hands into his pockets, and Yusuke sees his hand brush slightly against the hilt of his sword.

"'Kay." Yusuke continues to walk, examining the trees above him. "No birds, huh? This place is kinda dreary. I think the Ningenkai is prettier than this."

"Didn't know you were a girl at heart, Urameshi," Kuwabara replies, a slight smirk making its way onto his face.

"Didn't know you were a masochist, wanting me to beat the living shit out of you," Yusuke retorts, glaring at him from the corners of his eyes but still watching Kuwabara's posture carefully.

Ever so slightly, Kuwabara's right hand pulls out of the pocket and brushes against the sword purposefully as he runs the hand through his hair. Yusuke is immediately even more on guard. Good thing he's a pretty good faker.

Something black swoops down and immediately Yusuke turns around, jumping back just in time for something to slice through his clothing and nick his skin. There isn't any burn so it's safe to assume there isn't any poison on the weapon. This guy is fast and trying to kill them…he's probably Jaganshi.

Immediately Kuwabara summons his Spirit sword just in time to block a blade but Yusuke can't see their opponent clearly enough to try and shoot him or her. All he sees is a blur of black but he manages to follow the movement slightly and dodges as the other goes past him, the weapon a whisper upon his neck.

"Goddammit, where the hell is he?" Yusuke shouts in annoyance as he gains a new cut on his left cheek. Blood runs down his face but it isn't serious.

The stranger engages Kuwabara in combat again, flashing all around like a shadow. Suddenly, Kuwabara's Spirit sword extends and wraps itself around one of the opponent's limbs, effectively stopping his or her movement.

Yusuke takes a brief moment to study the other. The demon's eyes are reddish-black, but the color looks fake, so Yusuke assumes they're contacts. He—definitely a he despite the petite size—has thick black hair with a bluish tint to it, and a strange pattern of white on the front of the hair. A headband is wrapped around his forehead and a pure white scarf covers the lower half of his face. Everything else he wears is as black as a starless night on a new moon.

"Now, Urameshi!" Kuwabara shouts, and Yusuke points his finger at the demon, firing his Spirit Gun at the demon but he sees him work his way out of the sword and avoid a fatal injury. It hits his leg and Yusuke decides that at least he won't be able to move as fast.

The demon winces—barely, but it's there—but says nothing before lunging towards Yusuke this time, slashing down with his sword. Yusuke jumps to the side, receiving a long but shallow cut on his arm and he notices the demon's right hand is covered in bandages and a seal.

And then suddenly, the demon and Kuwabara go rigid at once, both seemingly sensing something. Yusuke tenses, wondering what's going on but he takes his opportunity to shoot the demon and complete part of their mission.

At the last second, the demon notices and his eyes widen almost imperceptibly but it's too late and he's sent flying into a nearby tree, easily breaking through it.

And then somebody is shouting, her voice very familiar. She's running through the trees, her hair flying behind her. "No! Stop!"

It's Yukina, and she's standing there in front of the demon they're supposed to bring in.

~oOo~

Kazuma wonders why Urameshi finds his affection for Yukina so amusing—she's pretty, and very kind and polite. What's not to like?

Of course he's very disappointed to be leaving Yukina and Genkai but they have a job to do, and they're going to have to carry it out, so they head outside for the forest.

"Anything?" Urameshi asks, sliding a fingernail under the other in a bored fashion, waiting for his reply.

"Nope. The forest's kinda quiet right now. Almost too quiet but this is the Makai, and we should be expecting that," Kazuma replies, shrugging, and shoves his hands into his pockets, and feels his hand brushing against the hilt of his sword. It's reassuring.

"'Kay." They continue to walk, Yusuke examining the trees above them. "No birds, huh? This place is kinda dreary. I think the Ningenkai is prettier than this."

"Didn't know you were a girl at heart, Urameshi," Kazuma replies, a slight smirk making its way onto his face.

"Didn't know you were a masochist, wanting me to beat the living shit out of you," Urameshi retorts, glaring at him from the corners of his eyes but still obviously watching Kazuma's posture carefully.

Ever so slightly, Kazuma's right hand pulls out of the pocket and brushes against the sword purposefully as he runs the hand through his hair as their agreed signal. His partner is immediately even more on guard. Good thing they're both good fakers.

Something black swoops down and immediately Urameshi whirls around, jumping back just in time for something to slice through his clothing and nick his skin. Kazuma worries for a moment but the demon attacks him next and he's too occupied to worry.

Immediately Kazuma summons his Spirit sword just in time to block a blade but the damn guy is too fast; he's most likely Jaganshi.

"Goddammit, where the hell is he?" Urameshi growls in annoyance as he receives a new cut on his left cheek. Blood runs down his face but Kazuma can tell it isn't serious.

The stranger engages Kazuma in combat again, flashing all around like a shadow. Suddenly, Kazuma makes his Spirit sword extend and wrap itself around one of the opponent's limbs, effectively stopping his or her movement.

Kazuma studies the now captive demon. The demon's eyes are reddish-black, but the color looks slightly off, so Kazuma thinks they're fake. He—definitely a he despite the petite size—has thick black hair with a slight bluish tint to it, and a strange pattern of white on the front of the hair. He wears a white headband to cover his forehead and a pure white scarf to cover the bottom half of the face. Everything else he wears is pitch black.

"Now, Urameshi!" Kazuma shouts, seeing the opportunity, and his partner points his finger at the demon, firing his Spirit Gun at the demon but Kazuma feels him slip his way out of the sword's trap and avoid a fatal injury. It collides with his leg and Kazuma decides to think positively; at least he won't be able to move as fast.

The demon winces—barely, but it's there—but says nothing before lunging towards Urameshi instead, slashing at him with his sword. Urameshi jumps to the side, receiving a long but shallow cut on his arm.

And then suddenly, Kazuma goes rigid because no, she can't be here! Jaganshi will use her as a hostage! But then he notices the demon go stiff as well. Urameshi fires at Jaganshi, making good use of the distraction.

At the last second, the demon notices and his eyes widen almost imperceptibly but it's too late and he's sent flying into a nearby tree, easily breaking through it.

And then somebody is shouting, her voice very familiar. She's running through the trees, her hair flying behind her. "No! Stop!"

It's Yukina, and she's standing there in front of the demon they're supposed to bring in.

~oOo~

Hiei sits in a tree, hidden from sight as he watches his new targets leave Genkai's temple with his Jagan. He refuses to attack while his sister is in the area, so once they've left a little bit away, he'll attack.

He's learned a little; like the shorter one is "Yusuke Urameshi" and the taller is "Kazuma Kuwabara", and the latter seems to like his sister a little too much. Thankfully she is oblivious.

His targets head out into the forest and Hiei prepares himself, still watching.

"Anything?" the shorter asks, sliding a fingernail under the other in a bored fashion, waiting for the other's answer.

"Nope. The forest's kinda quiet right now. Almost too quiet but this is the Makai, and we should be expecting that." Carrot—he's just naming them random things right now—shrugs and thrusts his hands into his pockets. Hiei's careful eyes note that his hand brushes against the sword he has.

"'Kay." They continue to walk, Wearing-too-much-green examining the trees above him. "No birds, huh? This place is kinda dreary. I think the Ningenkai is prettier than this." Hiei scowls slightly at that comment.

"Didn't know you were a girl at heart, Urameshi," Carrot replies, and Hiei thinks he'll like this guy more than the other.

"Didn't know you were a masochist, wanting me to beat the living shit out of you," Wearing-too-much-green retorts, glaring at Carrot.

Carrot runs his hand through his hair, ruffling it in annoyance just as Hiei pounces, drawing his sword and attacking Wearing-too-much-green. Unfortunately, the human leaps back, but he manages to nick him, slashing through the fabric.

Immediately Carrot summons a Spirit sword just in time to block Hiei's blade, causing him to scowl in annoyance but he jumps back to prevent them from seeing him clearly.

"Goddammit, where the hell is he?" Wearing-too-much-green shouts in irritation as Hiei scores a new cut on his left cheek. Blood runs down his face but unfortunately, it isn't very serious.

Hiei engages Carrot in combat again, weaving all around deftly like a shadow. Suddenly, Carrot's Spirit sword extends and wraps itself around Hiei's left arm, effectively stopping his movement. Internally he swears and tries to free himself, tugging carefully as he feels them study him.

"Now, Urameshi!" Carrot shouts, and Wearing-too-much-green points his finger at Hiei, firing something at him but Hiei manages to free himself at the last moment and prevent his death. It hits his leg and Hiei curses inwardly, feeling pain crawl up his leg in waves.

Hiei winces slightly as he puts weight on it but he leaps towards Wearing-too-much-green and manages to get a long but shallow slash on his arm.

And then he senses her. No. Not Yukina—no, no, this cannot be happening! He notices Carrot stiffening as well.

And then, he's aware that something is burning towards him and he can't dodge it and he feels himself crashing through a tree, and there's pain.

And then somebody is shouting, her voice very familiar.

It's Yukina, and she's standing there in front of his targets, and begging for his life.

~oOo~

A/N: Sorry, no Kurama here. But in return I gave you an action scene from three different points of view! :D Oh Yukina, you are messing up their lives. A lot.

So, I hope you like this chapter! ^^ I promise, in one of the future chapters, I'll either dedicate an entire chapter to Kurama and/or give him an extremely long point of view.

Ciao-ciao!