The Power Within

Summary: Victoria once had a family but that was all taken away in one devastating night. Now she has to find a way to live in the Ningenkai without drawing too much attention from the spiritual world. Not only that but she is being hunted down and she holds a powerful ancient relic however, she is unaware that it is even with her! The spirit detectives are brought back together and sent to protect the girl but how will she respond to it? Sorry, I suck at summaries. HieixOc, KuramaxBotan, YusukexKeiko. YukinaxKuwabara

Disclaimer: I do not own any of the characters except my Oc(s) and the plot.

I remember when it all happened, as if it was only yesterday. I still have recurring nightmares about that devastating night. The night I lost everything I knew and cared about. I was a selfish and naïve demon who still had feelings and a family. I was only a five year old living with my mother, father, and older brother. We were a happy family living in seclusion deep in the Forest of No Return. I thought we were safe from all evil and I regret ever thinking such a stupid thing. My family had tucked me into bed one night promising me a day of fun when I awaken, but that day never came. We were attacked that night by a group of bandits. They came storming in demanding everything we owned or to face our annihilation. My mother and father rushed into my room carrying my sleepy older brother in their arms. He had jerked awake when he heard an explosion come from somewhere within our home and jumped out of our father's arms. He turned towards me and gathered me into his arms bridal style. I was embarrassed at first but when I realized our situation I felt foolish and closed my eyes in hopes that everything was a nightmare. Before I knew what was happening a blast of wind hit me in the face and that is when I had realized that my brother was running away as fast as he could. I remember crying as we left our parents behind but I knew they were trying to keep us safe. Suddenly, I heard my brother cry out in pain and surprise and when I looked to see what the matter was I saw red. I gasped in realization that the red that was spreading at my brother's back was blood. He had been hit! But how? I don't remember seeing anyone or anything around us that could have injured him. That is when a laugh seemed to surround us from all directions and it seemed like the forest was closing in on us. A demon appeared from the shadows to stand in our way of escape. Some words were exchanged but my brother had blocked my ears and I could no longer hear the world around me. I looked into his eyes that were filled with pain and grief. That is when everything made sense. He was going to fight this stranger in order for me to get away and find somewhere where I can be safe. I shook my head in refusal and let the tears that gathered at my eyes fall silently and quickly. He shoved me towards the clearing as he ran towards the demon with intent to kill. I didn't want to look as my brother started to fight so I ran away and didn't look back. Yes, I know I was a coward for not helping my brother. However, I knew at the age I was at and how I did not have a lot of training that I would have only been a liability for my brother. I know that he died because I could feel his pain and sorrow as if I were in his body. When I could no longer sense his life energy I fell to the floor and sobbed for a very long time. I knew I was vulnerable but I didn't care. All I could think about was how I am all alone…

PRESENT

I awoke with a gasp and I could feel sweat all over my body. I haven't had that nightmare for a long time. If I am having it again, could that mean something big is about to happen? "No, nothing has happened for over 50 years. I am just overreacting," I whisper to myself. I look around at my plain room hoping it will bring a sense of calm like it has done before. When I start to feel a little better, I get out of bed and pick out some clothes to take a bath. I strip out of my dirty clothes as I turn the knob to adjust the temperature of the water. The warm water feels like bliss on my cold sweaty body as I sigh in pleasure. I am so deep in thought that the sudden ringing of my phone startles me. I quickly jump out of the bath and head towards the phone.

"Hi, I don't care who this is but don't you think it is too damn early to call?"

"Nice to hear from you too, Tori. It's me Nicole. How have you been?"

"God Nicole, I haven't heard from you in two years and now you call as if nothing has happened?! What gives girl?!"

"Hehe, I'm sorry. But you know how busy I am nowadays. What with my job and husband and all…"

"Yeah, I know. So why are you calling me again?"

"Gosh Tori, you haven't changed a bit. Look I'm going to be in Japan for a bit and I was wondering if I can crash at your place, for old time's sake."

I sigh into the phone and reply exasperated, "Sure I don't care but you better be coming alone. I don't want some strange guy coming into my home and to see you making out with him."

"Tori! You know I would never do that! And for your information I am coming alone. That is why I called you to ask."

"I know, I was only kidding. Yea come by when you get here. I'm going out so if you come by and I'm not here the key is in the usual spot. Anyways I got to go, bye."

I don't even wait for her response as I slam the phone down. It is so hard to talk normal when I am so hungry. I have to go look for a sucker who is willing to donate some of their blood. That is the problem with being a blood fox. We are such a rare species that not many people have the right supply of blood to sate our hunger. Well, the thing is that I am the last known blood fox in the world. When my family was murdered I became the last one of my kind and as a result I must keep my head down in fear of being caught. The only thing that can sate my hunger is the blood of a human or a demon. I realize I have not put on any clothes and chuckle in spite of myself. I go to my closet and pick out a red sleeveless shirt that stops above my midriff and a white skirt that goes to my mid-thigh. I pick out some black flats and put my burgundy hair up into a bun. As for makeup I just dab on some lip gloss and some eye liner and I am all ready for the day. I look into the mirror to feel satisfied with my outfit. I open the door and walk out into a new day that might just become the worst day of my life.

Meanwhile in Spirit World

While life in the Ningenkai passed by as normally as it can be a baby prince was waiting impatiently for his ex-spirit detective to come into his office. This prince takes on the appearance of a baby but in reality he is 700 years old. This is none other than Prince Koenma of spirit world. "Yo, pacifier breath! This better be important for me to ditch Keiko in the middle of a date," a young demon boy with black slicked back hair exclaims while entering the room with his hands behind his head.

"I can assure you Yusuke. This is an important mission for the both of us. Where are the others? Botan called them over 10 minutes ago!"

"Don't get your diaper in a bunch. Kuwabara is going to come when he is done with an exam for college. Kurama is still at work and we all never know where that Hiei is."

"I can't wait any longer but I can't send you out by yourself," Koenma said while pulling fistful small pieces of hair in frustration. He sighs and was about to speak when he felt a rush of wind. Looking up he sees Hiei leaning against the far wall with his arms crossed and glaring at the prince. "Ah, there you are Hiei. Now that you are here, I can send you both on the mission." Koenma says with a shaky voice. "Now as you both know, the three worlds have been in peace for about three years now. However, there is a demon lurking around in the shadows of Ningenkai that can disturb this new found balance. He goes by the name of Ronald and he is a powerful demon. It is said that he is hunting a female demon by the name of Victoria but we don't know why." Before he can go any farther he is interrupted by Yusuke. "So we just need to find this chick and protect her right. What kind of demon is she?" Koenma face palmed, "Well if you wouldn't interrupt me I would have said that the odd thing is that I looked through my files and can't find any information on a demon named Victoria. At this Hiei looked up with mild interest but it was quickly covered with anger. "Then how exactly are we supposed to find her you stupid toddler. You better have thought of something or I will make you pay for making me waste my time coming here," Hiei snarled which make Koenma shudder in fear. Just then, Kurama and Kuwabara walked in chatting about some unknown thing. Kurama noticed Hiei's dark aura and raised a questioning eyebrow towards the prince, "What's going on? Why is Hiei so mad?" Before Koenma can say anything Yusuke cut in with a snort, "The baby wants us to find this demon chick named Victoria but he doesn't have any files on her." Kurama nodded and sighed, "If that's all then I can tell you a little about her." Everyone, but Hiei of course, gasped and said "WHAT?!" at the same time. "Well, there were some rumors of a demon family who lived deep in the Forest of No Return. They were a special type of demon that comes around every millionth year or so. They were blood foxes, meaning they sucked the blood of any human or demon but were otherwise friendly and self-reserved. One day, however a group of demons led by someone that goes by the name of Ronald snuck into their home in the middle of the night and massacred the whole family. Or tried to at least, somehow a member of the family survived and got away." All was silent and tense in the room as they listened to this awful tale of woe. Yusuke was the one to ask the question on everyone's mind, "Why did they want the family killed?" Kurama shook his head, "Nobody knows the exact reason but there are some guesses. Apparently they guarded an ancient relic of some sort; one that contains an unknown amount of power but is said to have the ability to destroy any or all of the three worlds. The confusing thing is that if this is indeed true then they would need at least one member of that family for they are the only ones who know how to activate and use it. Of course….Victoria must have been a member of that family and they purposely kept her alive so when the time comes they can get her and manipulate her into using the artifact." Everyone gasped when the realization hit them! That makes sense; the youngest member would be the easiest one to control! "Yusuke, Kurama, Hiei, and Kuwabara I know you no longer are my spirit detectives. But I ask you: please find this girl and protect her until we can find Roland and ensure his capture as well as her safety." The four look towards each other, nod, and give Koenma a thumbs up. "No need to ask us twice; even if we are not official spirit detectives we still believe it is our duty to make sure all three worlds are safe. We will find this girl and protect her as well as find this bastard and kick his ass," Yusuke replies and runs out of the office with the other three determined to get this mission started and over with. Koenma just sits in his large chair and looks around his room that is now quiet. He sighs and whispers, "Thank you Yusuke! The three worlds can always look towards you and the others when it is in danger. Good luck with the mission." And with that he goes back to furiously stamping the papers that are piled dangerously high on his desk.

Author's Note: So that's it for now. What do you think? I wanted to try and write up an idea that I've had but I don't know how it came out. Sorry for any mistakes I might have made and I hope you enjoyed reading it as much as I enjoyed writing it. Thanks again! Hope to see some reviews on how I did… Bye for now~

~animechick98