Author's Note: This my first fanfic on fanfiction.net so go a little easy with the flames. Had to repost cause my computer has been a pain in the… well, you know. As said before parings are Yukina/OC, Yusuke/Keiko, and Boton/Kurama. Personally I don't think Kuwabara is good enough for Yukina, and Hiei would agree with me on that. Kuwabara does make me laugh a lot and I'm considering adding a character to be with him. It all depends on your opinion.

Disclaimer: I don't own Yu Yu Hakusho but I do own all made up characters.

Chapter 1

Washed Away

It was a sunny day in South Dakota. Our favorite spirit detective and his team had been given a much-needed vacation from Koenma. They decided to go to America for their time off and were now only a few miles from the famous Mt Rushmore. The group consisted of Yusuke, Kuwabara, Kurama, Hiei, Boton, Keiko, and Yukina. They had currently gone across most of the west on their cross-country trip to New York.

Yukina looked around the camp everyone had set up for the night in the mountains that covered the area. Yusuke was using rocks as target practice for his Spirit Gun. Kuwabara was throwing the rocks in the air for the targets. Kurama was admiring the local flowers of the area. Hiei was lying on a tree branch with his eyes closed but was clearly not sleeping. Boton was helping Keiko get lunch ready.

Yukina sigh to herself This place is so peaceful and beautiful she thought. I think I'll go take a walk and with that she got up and headed for a trail.

She had actually grown some since joining the others. She had a growth spurt about two months ago.  She was now around 5 feet 6 ½ inches in height. Her body had filled out more. Her height was about the only thing that had changed. She was still the same sweet, caring girl she always was. She now whore a white shirt that was tucked into a pair of jean shorts that went three inches above her knee and hiking boots.      

Kuwabara saw his crush start to walk away. "Hold it Urameshi." he said. "What is it Kuwabara?" Yusuke replied. "Yukina's leaving" "Well maybe she's tired of seeing you" Yusuke joked. "THAT'S NOT FUNNY" he yelled back. "Why don't you just ask her where she's going" "Fine then I will." And with that Kuwabara jogged to her.

"Hey Yukina!" she turned to look at him. "Yes Kazuma?" she asked. "Where are you going" "Just for a walk" "Ok…so you want me to come along and protect you?" "Thanks for the offer, but I doubt there's anything dangerous out here" "Oh alright, be careful" "I will" she replied and continued on her way.

Hiei had been listening the entire time. He had also grown a little. Now he was 5 foot 5 inches in height. Why would she want to take a walk?  he asked himself as she disappeared behind the trees. He looked down at Kurama and jumped down next to him "What are you looking at fox?" he asked, "Just looking at these flowers, you think Boton will like them?" Kurama asked with a hinted of nervousness in his voice. "Hn, how should I know what she likes, do I look like I can tell what that overexcited bitch likes." "Don't call her that Hiei" Kurama growled "Sorry" Hiei said under his breath. For a while now Kurama had developed a crush on Boton. Hiei just thought as it as weak emotions and was annoyed by Kurama always asking him for advice. He looked to the left and saw Yusuke and Keiko flirting under another tree leaving Boton to do the cooking. Kurama went to help her. Stupid humans he thought Yukina should be okay out here so theirs no point in following her. He jumped back onto the branch and looked at the direction Yukina had gone.

Back with Yukina

Oh my god she thought in amazement. Yukina had been walking for a few minutes now and had come across a sparking river. She sat on a log to enjoy the scenery. Her friends came to her mind. Yusuke and Kurama were just friends to her who she cared about. Boton and Keiko had become her best friends and they often went shopping together and other things. She loved Hiei like a brother and always hoped he would one day find her real brother. Kuwabara was one of her best friends friend she had and he made her laugh a lot but the thought of being his girlfriend had never really crossed her mind. He was a friend and nothing more.

She was brought out of her thoughts when she saw a wounded bird on a ledge over the river. She rushed over to it and picked it up "Poor thing." She could see it had a broken wing. "Don't be afraid I can help you" she put her hand on the small creature and it started to glow. The bird slowly stood up in her hand and flew onto her shoulder and chirped a thank you. She giggled and said "Your welcome, now fly away and be more careful." The bird obeyed and flew into the forest.

This whole time Yukina hadn't noticed the sound of the ledge cracking under her. She got up to head back to the camp when it gave way under her. With a scream she fell into the rushing water.

At the camp

Hiei was still in the tree when a scream ripped through the air. He jumped down and ran to where the scream came from.

"That sounded like Yukina" Yusuke said. "Don't worry my love I'm coming" Kuwabara said and ran into the forest. "Kuwabara that's the wrong way" Kurama said as he ran with the others towards the river. "HEY WAITUP" he yelled.

Hiei was ahead of the others when he saw the river. When he reached he saw Yukina in the middle of the river holding on to a rock for dear life. "HOLD ON YUKINA" he yelled to girl. "HIEI HURRY I'M SLIPPING". "Damit" he said. There was no way he'd be able to jump on the rocks to her they were to slippery. Then an idea came to him. He chopped down a tree with his katana. It fell to over to the other side creating a bridge. He ran to the middle and laid down on his belly while reaching for her outstretched hand. He was on the verge of reaching her when a log caught in the river's strong current hit Yukina's hand that was holding on to the rock. Hiei watched helplessly as she went under still being pulled away. " Yukina" he said as tear gems started to pour out of his eyes "NOOOOOOOO!!!"

That's all for now. You probably hate me for what I did to Yukina but its necessary for the story. Next chapter the group's reaction and Yukina gets in more trouble. Read and Review. Flames are tolerated.