So I decided to try something different, I thought they made a cute couple and there aren't enough good stories out there about them. They get it on in this tale, so if that wierds you out then don't read.

Setting: About two years after Yusuke returns from the makai. Everyone seems to have found their soul mate, except a certain grim reaper and deity. The team schemes to get them together…

"He looks so handsome now," Ayame giggled. She, Botan, and three other reapers were sitting around a table drinking tea, discussing Koenma.

"Yeah, now that he's shed his pacifier," another chimed in. "And keeps his grown up form."

"I wonder why that is?" Ayame asked.

"Well, he doesn't need the pacifier to do the Ma-fu-ken now," said Botan. "He used to have to store all of his energy in it, but king Enma said now he's powerful enough to go without it. Since he had full access to all of his energy, he can stay in that form. He has truly come into his own. Even the 'Jr' on his forehead is gone," Botan said dreamily.

"What's this Botan? You seem to know a lot about the topic. Could it be that you have a crush on him?" Ayame teased.

"Of course not! That's ridiculous!" Botan said a little too quickly and a little to forcefully.

"Whatever you say Botan," Ayame teased, raising her dark eyebrow at her friend.

"Anyway," Botan was anxious to change the subject. "That's doesn't explain why we're here."

"Oh, I almost forgot." Ayame led Botan to a larger room and threw open the door.

"Surprise!"

"Huh?"

There in the room was the entire spirit detective team, Keiko, Shizuru, and Yukina along with Koenma and Jorje, the blue ogre.

"What's this about?"

"You mean she doesn't know?" Yusuke glared at Koenma.

"No she doesn't, hence the surprise."

"Know what?"

"Your promotion, Botan. I'm promoting you to Superintendent of the Shinigami."

"Huh?"

"In other words, head reaper, Botan."

"Really?" Her pink eyes grew wide. "What do they do?"

"We'll discuss that tomorrow. Now, we celebrate," Koenma decided.

At the party everyone mingled. Koenma couldn't seem to take his eyes off of Botan. She looks so happy, radiant, and beautiful, he thought. As beautiful as the day we met, all those long years ago…he allowed himself to get lost in his memories.

Botan felt his eyes on her and blushed. He's so handsome now, she thought. But why is she looking at me like that? It makes me tingle…thinking about him makes me tingle in places…But it could never be. Koenma is royalty and I'm just a simple grim reaper….His father probably has a bride picked out for him, but he is a ruler in his own right….

"Botan!" Keiko yelled, snapping her fingers in her face. "Are you listening to me?"

"Sorry, Keiko, something on my mind…"

"Koenma, no doubt."

"Shizuru!" Keiko gasped. "You have no shame!"

"Just the truth, princess."

"Stop calling me that!"

"Whatever you say, your highness."

"SHIZURU!"

Ever since she and Yusuke had gotten married she had to deal with all the royalty jokes. Shizuru was the worst.

"Teasing her again?" Kurama asked, coming up behind her and putting his hand around her waist.

"It's so fun."

"But it's not polite."

"Yeah, fox girl!"

"WHAT WAS THAT?"

"Don't dish it if you can't take it!"

Shizuru and Kurama were a hot item; Keiko and Yusuke were finally married, and Hiei and Kuwabara were finally mated. Their constant bickering back and forth fooled no one. It was Kuwabara and Hiei who discovered Kurama and Shizuru, or Hiei rather. (another story)

Kurama walked off to join the men. Keiko turned to Botan. "So Botan, how are you going to hook him?"

"Hook him? I don't know what you're…"

"Oh, don't play innocent with us. It's written all over your face."

"We'll talk about this later at Kurama's place. Unlike Yusuke, Kurama doesn't have a big mouth," Shizuru decided.

"Agreed," Keiko laughed.

Meanwhile, on the other side of the room…

Yusuke observed Koenma gazing at Botan. "So now that you've been through puberty when are you going to…"

"I don't know. I have no idea how," he replied.

"Well if you need a demonstration I know of a few videos…"

"Not that, you moron! I know nothing about courting a woman."

"Why don't you try asking her to dinner? Then you can tell her how you feel," Kurama suggested.

"Hn. I say you get her alone, bed her, mark her and it's done."

"Not everyone is subject to rough wooing, Hiei," his lover said.

"You were."

"Shut up!" Kuwabara exclaimed, blushing.

Koenma chuckled. Actually, he liked Hiei's plan better. But he knew he'd catch an oar upside the head if he tried anything like that with Botan. He'd have to take slow, if that was what she preferred. He had waited all the years, he was sure he could hold out a little longer.

At Casa de Kurama

"So what do you suggest?" asked Botan.

"Invite him to dinner; wear something revealing with perfume that has pheromones in it. Then sit on the table in front of him and…"

"Shizuru! Botan is a good girl! She would never do anything like that!"

"Good girl, huh? Remember that suggestion about you and Yusuke at the Dark Tournament?"

"Oh, yeah! I forgot about that. But I was just kidding," Botan insisted.

"Behind every joke the truth lies," said Shizuru.

"I suppose you're right."

Both Keiko and Shizuru stared at her in shock.

"Well! Might as well get to the point! Now what kind of perfume can I use with these pheromones in them?"

"I believe I can help you."

Everyone jumped and turned around to see Kurama leaning up against the wall.

"How did you get here? We didn't even hear you!" Botan exclaimed.

"Well, I am a thief. Traveling around without being noticed is my specialty."

"Never mind that foxy. How can you help?" Shizuru asked her partner.

"Well, pheromones are released by the body naturally. But there are certain…stimulants that can speed up the process. However, judging by your scent that hardly seems necessary."

"Huh?"

"Well, you are releasing them already. If I weren't bonded to Shizuru they might affect me."

"I don't know whether that's a compliment or not," Shizuru said, raising her eyebrow.

"Have no fear, I only have eyes and a nose for you," Kurama reassured her.

"That's better."

"Anyway, just dab a little of this at your pulse points and that should do the trick," he handed her a vial with a purple-tinted liquid in it.

"Thanks, you guys!"

Later…pillow talk with Shizuru and Kurama

"So, he's going to invite her to dinner?" Shizuru asked.

"Yes, and judging by his body signs they'll have a hard time containing themselves."

"I sure would like to see that."

"I'm sure we'll hear all about it."

"You sneak."

"As are you," the kitsune said, running his long slender hand up her thigh.

The next morning

Koenma sat behind his desk, tapping his foot nervously, his heart racing. It took every fiber of his being not to grab Botan and follow Hiei's advice.

"So what will my new responsibilities be?"

"Well, you won't be doing much ferrying anymore," he started. "You will be assigning others to ferry instead. And they will report back to you. You will compile a weekly report and submit it to me."

"But didn't you use to do that job?"

"Yes, but now that I am in charge I can't do everything. This is a major responsibility. I am giving you free reign and a lot of power. I expect nothing but the best. Understand?" he finished in a firm tone.

"Yes, sir!" It always made her tingle when he took that authoritative tone.

He was watching her. He noticed how she stiffened to the stern tone of his voice. He also noticed the goose bumps on the back of her neck.

So she likes a firm hand, he thought. I can do that.

"You are free to choose any assistant you want. May I suggest Ayame?" he said.

"Ayame? Why her?"

"She's a very good reaper, Botan. And very serious, she will balance you out well."

"Oh, really?" Botan eyes narrowed with a sparkle of something in them. Was that…jealousy?

"It's just my professional opinion Botan, nothing more. You are free to choose who you wish."

"Oh, well. I was going to choose her anyway. But I will meet with you alone," she insisted.

Is she jealous? he asked himself. Oh, this is getting better and better.

"Understood. Now listen Botan, I am making you completely responsible for the reapers. If something goes wrong it will be your fault and I will be very…displeased."

A shiver ran through her, sending a throbbing and a rush of moisture between her thighs. She squirmed in her chair. "Yes…sir Koenma," she said huskily.

Now it was his turn to stiffen and shiver. He could feel his nature rising to the occasion.

"Is there something else?" She asked sweetly, bringing him back into focus.

"Yes. It would please me if you would join me for dinner this evening, if you are free."

"I am. When and where?"

"My quarters, seven thirty."

I get to try that perfume out, Botan thought.

I hope I can control myself, he thought.

Oh boy! It's on now! What will happen at dinner? Find out as The Courtship continues!