Chapter One:
"DO IT I COMMAND YOU!" he screamed as his eyes glittered with malice and hatred. Your whole body trembled as you stood there, arm outstretched towards the group of demons before you.
"NO!" you screamed and for the first time in over a hundred years a glimmer of life was visible in your eyes.
He narrowed his eyes at you and reached into his pocket. "You dare defy your master? Do you forget I own you? I own YOU!" he screamed pulling a black crystal from his pocket. It started to glow as he laughed viciously.
Your body trembled more violently as you gritted your teeth. Your energy sky rocketed and the crystal he held shattered into a million pieces. "No one owns me!" you stated coldly turning to face him. His eyes widened in fear for a brief moment before once again narrowing. You raised your hand towards him an evil smirk plastered to your face. His screams pierced the air as he clawed at his head in agony. Your smirk widened watching his pain. "I grow tired of your antics, time to die" you tell his writhing form. A black fog engulfed your arm, you tossed it at him watching as it swallowed him. As the fog cleared nothing remained but his bones.
"W-what are y-you?" You spun looking at the cowering demons before you.
"I am the last of the Dāku Enjeru" you say as if it was obvious. Their eyes swam with fear as they ran screaming.
You woke panting and clutching at your chest. It had been many years since you had dreamt of that day. Sighing it was the same everywhere you went. Everyone cowered in fear and ran from you. Your existence is what their children's nightmares were made of. That's why you left the demon world, in hopes that you would fade away and become nothing more then a legend. It worked out better then you could have hoped for. Life became peaceful for you. No one knew what you were, what you had been, or what you were truly capable of. You had completely concealed your energy, to anyone you were just another human. You glanced at the clock and sighed again. There was no point in trying to go back to sleep. Throwing back the covers you climbed out of bed to take a long hot shower. Clearly today was going to be a day in which your mind was going to wander. Once out of the shower you swiped your hand across the steamy mirror and stared at the person looking back at you. She had black hair that fell mid way down her back, porcelain white skin, a round innocent looking face, and bright violet eyes that looked well beyond their age. They were calculating and almost cold looking, but flickers of warmth could be seen deep within them. Sighing again you walked out of the bathroom and got ready for another day.
Blending in with the humans had been far easier than you expected it. Your abilities had made it that much easier, but they all seemed too concerned with themselves to notice the world around them. You smirked to yourself while walking down the street. Your small stature made you seem even less intimidating so they had no reason to question you. Even as a child they underestimated you, being a mere 5'1 had its advantages, and they were always so shocked when you attacked with accurate deadly force. Trust was what had been your downfall. That and being a foolish young girl. You didn't have to worry about that anymore, you trusted next to no one, and your only weakness had been destroyed by you all those years ago. You glanced up and saw the three of them waiting there just like every day. That same old smirk made its way back to your face. You had tried so hard to stay under the radar and go unnoticed. But it only figures that the spirit detective Yusuke Urameshi was not going to give up until you agreed to be his friend.
Flashback~
You were bored once again. Honestly who knew human school was so boring, but you had to blend in. This was the only way to do it. So seeking solitude you went up on the roof like you often did. You stood leaning against the ledge letting the wind blow your hair around. The door open with a bang and you spun around to see an agitated Yusuke standing there. You sighed he always seemed to show up when you least wanted company.
"I'm beginning to think you spend more time up here then I do" he says with a chuckle leaning against the wall next to you. Planning on ignoring him like you always do, you just kept looking at the horizon. "You know I'm not gonna stop so you might as well just be friendly" he says flashing a grin.
Sighing you extend your hand. "Megumi Matisuki. Just call me Meg."
To this day you still don't know why you gave in and finally talked to him. Maybe you were tired of being alone. Maybe you were just being stupid again. You couldn't help but admit that it was nice to have a friend and he introduced you to the other detectives. Somehow you found yourself enjoying their company. And for the past two years you began talking more. Not a great deal but still more than you had in a long time. Sighing you looked up again, yes it was nice to have friends.
"Jeez Meg you sure you didn't leave your brain at home, you're all spacey today" Yusuke says looking at you.
"Yusuke ask me that one more time and I'll shove my foot up your ass" you answer annoyed. He wasn't wrong, all day your mind had been drifting in and out of the past.
He chuckled looking down at you with slight concern. "Hey no need for violence little one. I'm just saying you can tell me what's bothering you." You looked up at him with a small smile. That was just like him. Some time during that first year he convinced himself that he was responsible for you. Becoming more like a big brother than a friend.
Sighing you looked away and stared off into the distance. "I wish I could Yusuke." You knew you couldn't tell him . It was completely out of the question. It would ruin everything and you have become quite attached to this life.
He looked at her with even more concern. Then he felt it. Barely there but still she let control slip just enough for that one flare to escape. It was that moment he realized why she couldn't tell him . She knew exactly who he was and that his job required him to take her to spirit world. Suddenly he felt even more protective over her. He wasn't going to let anyone hurt her.
Your entire body stiffened as Yusuke wrapped you up in a hug. "I will never let anyone or anything hurt you ever again." And just like that you knew he knew and that you could trust him with your life. Nothing more needed to be said.
"Well I think we should get back to class before Keiko kicks both our asses" he says laughing.
You look up at him with a big genuine smile. "Thank you Yusuke."
He rubs the back of his head in embarrassment. "Ehh. You know you should smile like that more often little one. It makes you look like a girl" He ducks avoiding the punch you aimed for his head laughing.
"One of these days Yusuke I'm gonna kick your ass." you say smirking.
"I'm really looking forward to it now." He says with a smile heading back into the school.
That's how your days usually went. Yusuke was slowly breaking open your defenses, but now that he knew it was like a huge weight was lifted off your chest. You ran to catch up to him laughing while trying to trip each other down the stairs.
"Sir, we picked up an energy signal. It was very weak and disappeared as quickly as it came but it was there." The ugly demon bowed deeply as he relayed the information.
"She's been hiding for decades, but she finally made a mistake. Oh my little pet I knew I would find you." A deep silky breath spoke as he stared out the window.
"B-but S-sir how are we going to control her without a crystal? " The demon timidly asked.
"All in due time. This is a marathon and I'm planning on winning. Send a group of fairly strong demons, we need her weakened enough to be brought to spirit world" He spoke with such confidence as if he already won his war. Waving his hand he dismissed the demon.
After school you met Keiko by her locker. She chatted on about how much you were going to like Genkai's. The group was planning on going this weekend and Keiko invited you. The two of you walked over to the picnic table where the rest of the group was waiting.
"Hello Meg I hear you will be joining us this weekend. I'm sure you will enjoy it greatly." Kurama says politely.
"Yea I hope so" you say with a small smirk. Yusuke is really the only one who can get you to smile or laugh. You asked Keiko one time if she was bothered by it. She responded with a huge smile and said that's just how her Yusuke was. You smiled in return and she started going on about how you should smile more especially around Kurama. That made you laugh.
A small grunt could be heard from Hiei and you instantly rounded on him. "You got a problem? " you ask growing agitated.
"Hn" was his response and the whole group groaned.
"Really, thats how you feel. Well you should have expressed this much sooner being a man of so many words. Kami I want to strangle you!" You start to get loud at the end of your statement.
"I'd like to see you try" he says with that ever present smirk that makes you crazy.
"Ughhhh! Listen here you little prick I will beat the living crap out of you if you..." your words die on your lips as your eyes widen. He looks at you curiously then his eyes narrow and he stands up.
Yusuke looks at you and you nod grabbing Keiko's hand. "Come on we have to go!" you yell dragging her from the group. You made it halfway across the school yard when you heard the boys angry and confused shouts.
Looking over your shoulder you curse. There was a horde of demons chasing after you and Keiko. Only enough stayed behind to keep the boys busy. You push Keiko away and a shield instantly surrounds her. She pounds against it with her fists screaming at you. Ignoring her you turn to your new task. The demons split again half going to the shield trying to break through with sheer force. The other half are slowly closing in on you. Increasing the amount of energy in the shield you slid through the legs of the demon closest to you. Touching his leg as you slid by he starts screaming and clawing at his head. The others look confused but charge you at the same time. Flipping and dodging you mange to land some punches, but notice your getting slower the longer this battle drags on. You haven't used your energy in a long time and trying to fight and matain Keiko's shield is straining you. A scream tears from your mouth as the shield flickers momentarily. You pour more energy into it and the demons strike with renewed confidence thinking they made progress.
-Yusuke you need to stop playing and help me cause I'm not gonna last much longer I haven't used my powers in forever- you plead in his mind looking down at the blood flowing freely from your side.
-Hang on I'm coming- was the response you got. A flash of black caught your attention and you turned your head to see Hiei take down two of the remaining four demons attacking you. But that proved to be a mistake as another scream left your mouth. Pissed off and now sporting a gash on your leg, you launch yourself at the demon in front of you. Flipping over him you grab either side of his head and destroy him with a mental blast of energy. He collapses to the ground and you stand on shakey legs. Looking around you watch as the guys kill the remaining demons. The shield around Keiko is flickering weakly, she bangs her fists against it as the last demon falls and it shatters.
"MEG!" she screams. You hear it but its faint and the world around you is spinning and darkening. You take two steps forward before you're on a collision course with the cold hard ground. It never happens, you are turned over and two crimson eyes are the last thing you see.