Okie Dokie, i started this new YYh story because i'm experiencing some writers block on my other stories. :D That and this has been on my mind pestering me to write it. So I am. This is and eventual KuramaXOC pairing. But really, not in the first few chapters. Mostly it's a drama. And this story takes place after the gang rescues Yukina. And then, continues again 3-4 years later. As always, I shall ask you to review what you think in the first few chapters :D i really appreciate it. Please enjoy :D :D
"Wow you really called everyone didn't you?" Yusuke looks around the room; Hiei is sitting on the window sill, looking out. Kurama is sitting on the couch, silent, and patiently waiting. And Kuwabara walks in behind Yusuke. Koenma looks back at them both and nods, motioning for them to take a seat.
Damn, Yusuke's thoughts are bitter, It's probably another crap case.
"Alright Koenma, time to spill the marbles," Yusuke frowns, "I may be the Spirit Detective but if you make me skip anymore school, Keiko's gonna get mad at me."
"Coming from you Yusuke?" Koenma raises an eyebrow, "I don't think you need a reason to skip school."
"Could you just get on with it?" Hiei speaks up, his voice sounds extremely irritated, "I'm not in the mood to deal with these idiots."
Kurama shakes his head, "I'm afraid you've caught us all on our worst days Koenma. I too, have missed too much school as it is. My human mother is getting too curious."
Kuwabara leans into Yusuke's ear and whispers, "Hey Urameshi is it just me or has Hiei's attitude problem gotten even worse since we got back from saving Yukina?"
Yusuke winces and glances over at Hiei, who glares back at him.
Tell him and I'll kill you; it's easy enough for Yusuke to imagine Hiei saying that.
"I dunno," Yusuke smirks, "Maybe he's just PMS-ing right now. You care to ask him about it?"
"You realize that I can hear you Detective?" Hiei growls, "You two really are acase of slack-jawed idiots."
Kuwabara growls back at Hiei, "WHY I OUTTA-"
"Perhaps we should get on with the meeting?" Kurama interrupts Kuwabara's rant.
"I think you're right," Koenma sighs, and glances over to Kuwabara, who is still in mid-rant, "Yusuke? Help me out here."
Yusuke smirks and delivers a punch to the back of Kuwabara's head, "I love my job."
"It's quiet time Kuwabara," Koenma sighs, when Kuwabara gets up from the floor. Pouting. Kurama chuckles, and Hiei smirks his usual cocky grin. That always seemed to cheer them up too.
"I do have a new mission for the four of you; fortunately, your mission doesn't start until the school year ends in a few weeks."
"You. Have. Got. To be kidding," Yusuke growls, "That's my SUMMER Pacifier-Breath!!!"
"Relax Yusuke," Koenma lets out a sigh, "when you finish the case, you'll be released and you can enjoy your summer."
"What's the mission exactly?" Kurama asks.
"Lately, there have been a string of murders in a neighboring town. The town is made up of high society families."
"Let the human police deal with it," Hiei growls.
"These people were killed by demons," Koenma frowns, "those demons are hunting for someone. Fortunately, we know who it is. Also, we know who's in charge. Your mission is to kill the demon that's hunting them and protect them as well."
"Alright," Yusuke frowns, "Doesn't sound too difficult."
"Who is it we are protecting?" Kurama asks.
"A girl, named Alice Yachimiko."
"Alice? That sounds American." Kuwabara mutters.
"Yes, she's half American, half Japanese," Koenma nods, "she's the daughter of two high standing aristocrats. Unfortunately, her parents died a year ago in the midst of the murder chain."
"So why are they after this girl?" Kurama sits up straighter.
"She was born with incredible power," Koenma frowns, "she has visions of the future. She can see apparitions. She even has the use of Spirit Energy, much like Kuwabara and Yusuke do. There may even be more powers that we don't know about. That's as much as we could figure out about this girl. The demons are after her to use her for her abilities and give her to their master."
"So all we have to do is take care of this demon and then leave to frolic in summer?" Yusuke grins, "No problem!"
"Let's not get ahead of ourselves," Kurama frowns, he looks to Koenma, "Who's the demon?"
"I'm glad you asked that," Koenma frowns, throwing a weary glance at Yusuke and Kuwabara, "The demon in charge has been controlling her minions to kill anyone that bears this girl's scent. So naturally, her parents died somewhere in the middle. All of her minions are fairly low class; they shouldn't be a problem for any of you."
"Sounds boring," Hiei frowns, not turning to look at the prince, "Who's in charge?"
"Does the name Kirikami sound familiar to either of you?" Koenma's hazel eyes flicker curiously to the fox demon and the fire apparition.
Kurama's green eyes widen substantially and Hiei turns to look Koenma in the eye,
"Kirikami?" Kurama tensed, "I thought she died."
"That's what she led us to believe too," Koenma answers with a grave voice, "But she pretended to be dead in order to gain back her strength and become even stronger. She even did her research over the time she spent in hiding."
"Okay, hold up," Yusuke frowns, "Who the hell is Kirikami?"
Koenma nods to Kurama to explain, Kurama shares a wary look with Hiei, "Kirikami is an ancient demon, known throughout the history of Demon World as the 'Angel of Souls'-"
"How can someone be so bad if they're considered an angel?" Kuwabara asks, Kurama smirks, "It's just a name Kuwabara."
"Go on," Yusuke looks at Kurama intensely, "Why do they call her that?"
"She has the ability to capture souls. Perhaps an even more suitable term would be; she absorbs them. Usually she can acquire a soul by tricking the person or demon into giving it to her. That's why they call her the angel Kuwabara; she appears when a demon is desperate for power. When she offers it, they take it."
"So what happens when she takes their souls?" Yusuke asks.
Kurama's green eyes become dim, "Their bodies become her minions. They're weak of course, but there are many of them, and as they feed off of humans they become more powerful."
Hiei cuts in, "She can also filter her powers through them….Isn't that right Kurama?"
Kurama nods grimly, "Yes that's true. So in reality, her minions could end up being fairly close to her level."
"What happens to the souls?" Kuwabara asks.
"She destroys the memories, feelings, and all thoughts that the victim had. Then, if the victim had powers, she gains them. Becoming even stronger."
"So that's why she's after this little girl?" Yusuke frowns, "To gain her powers?"
Koenma nods, "And I'm afraid she's hidden herself well. Finding her will be part of your mission."
"Alright," Yusuke lets out a frustrated sigh, "So this summer I get to baby sit a rich brat and kill an ancient demon. Damn this summer's gonna suck."
"Look on the bright side Urameshi," Kuwabara grins, "if they're as rich as I think they could be. They'll have one heck of a gaming system!"
"Amen," Yusuke snickers, "who knows Kuwabara? Maybe she'll be cute."
"She's all yours Urameshi. My heart belongs to Yukina now."
As they're joking, a sudden and horrifying realization comes over Hiei. He's going to be spending a few odd weeks….Perhaps even a month or two baby-sitting a rich brat and listening to Kuwabara and Yusuke talk….all. The. Time.
"Koenma?" Hiei turns to the prince, his crimson eyes smoldering angrily.
"Yes?"
"I hate you."
"…..I figured as much."