Welcome to another attempt at fanfiction by the wonderous Shadow. (coughcoughhackhack)

Yea I know. Hopefully this story will go over better than my last few attempts. It not as serious really so I think I can have more fun with it. Obviously I do not own Yu Yu Hakusho, but I do own Luther and her necklace. I'm proud of them, that's the only reason why I claim them.

Namesake
Chapter One
When East meets West

Wide blue eyes watched on coldly as a woman was dragged kicking and screaming into the back of a white van. Two others towered over her, watching on sadly as their daughter was placed into the back of the van. An elderly woman bent down and hugged the relaxed form of the tender seven year old as she watched her mother being carried off. Silence lingered between the three standing amongst the presence of Gaia in all her natural beauty. Finally the pale chapped lips of the seven year old girl parted out came the words that would forever haunt her grandparents "Goodbye Mother."

A firm hand rubbed a tense shoulder, rubbing the pain from the torn ligament. Luther worked at the knot nagging her left shoulder blade as she sat amongst the remains of a few B class demons trying to escape into Ningenkai. Dropping her quiver of arrows beside her she pulled out her little communicator thing. "Yo Koenma, I'm done. Can I get the hell outta here now? I know my grandmother is probably starting to wonder where the hell I am."

"You're done already? Yes yes, you can go home now."

"Thank you!" She breathed out, shutting the communicator and stuffing it back into her cargo's pocket. Picking up her quiver and backpack she began her trek out of the forest that covered the mountains with a nagging feeling that she was forgetting something.

"Nanny! Papa! I'm back!" She called as she shut the door to a log cabin.

"Luther Daye Bronwen where have you been!" Her grandmother called from the kitchen,

"You've been gone for over an hour without–DEAR GOD LUTHER WHAT HAPPENED TO YOU!"

She winced. That's what she forgot. Looking down her eyes met the torn and slightly bloody legs of her jeans and ripped t-shirt. Dammit it was her favorite one too! She'd have to get the toddler to compensate her later "Umm, well I got caught in a small landslide. Don't worry, I got out just in time."

"Well it sure looks like you didn't! You could have been killed Luther!"

"But Nanny I'm fine!"

"Thank Heaven! Now go get yourself cleaned up!"

She hung her head and started for the bathroom "Yes ma'am."

Power cables. No were in the entirety of Ningenkai could one travel and not find power cables. Along the side of every street from busy metropolises to rural farm lands the veins of the technological world flowed. Man were these things annoying. Luther rested her head back against the arm rest of the door, staring up at the cars ceiling. Today they were heading back from their "vacation" in the Ouachita Mountains and the 17 year old Luther Bronwen was bored out of her mind.

A mix of her favorite songs played in her ear as her body attempted to rest itself comfortably in the small backseat of the car. If this had been only half a decade prior she would have been asleep, spread comfortably out. Sadly in the past few years her body was struck by a growth spurt that shot her once small, fragile body towering to a height of 5' 7", a length once thought unthinkable by the females of her family.

Then again over the course of the past ten years she became the symbol for the unthinkable in her family. At the tender age of seven her mother was placed into a mental institution and since then she never spoke of her. At eleven she was kidnaped by someone and returned almost an entire year later. Recently she had acquired an injury that nearly took her life. She was just a magnet for bad luck. Well, that's what everyone said anyway.

Luther knew better because she was the only one who truly knew who Luther Bronwen was. She was the only one that knew that these occurrences of bad luck were simply misread signs of adventure. An ongoing adventure she couldn't speak of to anyone, but she really didn't want to anyway.

Ok, so maybe she wasn't the only one. There were a few others. According to Koenma he had a full team of Spirit Detectives for the East that lived in Japan. One place she really wanted to visit. As far as she knew she was the only detective for the west. That was because there weren't as many portals able to be opened from Makai into Ningenkai in that area so he only needed her. He promised one day he would let her meet the others but she doubted that day would come very soon.

"So let me get this straight. There is another Spirit Detective?"

"Yes."

"Just one."

"Yes. Her name is Luther."

"HER! It's a girl!"

"Yes Yusuke she is indeed a girl. A very powerful girl with a fiery temper much like yours."

"I DON'T HAVE A TEMPER!"

Koenma shot Yusuke a look "I rest my case. But yes, my spirit detective for the western lands is coming for a visit. She'll be arriving in two days and I was going to house her with you Yusuke but seeing as its too dangerous to have two menstrual beings under the same roof I'm going to have to find another place to house her."

"Damn straight." Yusuke said, crossing his arms while glaring at the opposite wall. A few moments past before he caught Koenma's remark "HEY!"

Kurama rolled his eyes and stepped forward. "I can house her for a time. I'm sure Mother won't mind. In fact I'm sure she'll be glad to have another female under our roof."

"Thank you Kurama. That means she'll also be attending school with you. Now unlike Yusuke she is rather good with her school work so she shouldn't be much trouble. And I think it would be best if we call you Shuichi."

Kurama nodded. It would be easier for her that way he guessed.

"Alright. It's settled then. She'll be arriving in two days and I want all four of you to meet here the morning of. Botan will be accompanying her, she and Luther go way back." He said, a slightly evil glint in his eyes. In two days time he would have yet another Spirit Detective before him yelling their lungs off. And they called him a toddler.

A gentle hand shook the sleeping teenager from her slumber. A single sleepy eye opened and met a flight attendant that was attempting to say something. With an inward grown she pulled out her ear plugs "Beg your pardon?"

"We will be landing soon miss." The flight attendant smiled. Luther had a feeling by the look in her eye that the woman had been trying to wake her for some time.

"How much longer?"

"About five more minutes."

"Ok thank you." Luther yawned and watched the woman leave. Man she hated being woken up, always insured she would be in a bad mood. No being pissy Lu, you've got to be on slightly good behavior. She scolded herself mentally. Man did she hate having a good side.

Ten minutes later the plane landed. Damn that attendant lied to her, probably to wake her up. Though it could have possibly been a problem landing. She didn't know, she hadn't been paying attention.

After the plane landed it was another 15 minutes getting out. So many damn regulations, she really didn't have the patience. As she exited the small hall into the waiting area she began to look around for someone who might be looking for her. Luckily for her before she could completely scan the area a massive blob with high pitched noises emitting from the amazingly bright depths of its substance attached to her.

A forced laugh escaped from her throat without even thinking, "Hello to you too Botan."

"Its so good to see you again Luther!"

"Oh yes, since it's been an amazing five days since you've seen me last. Now are you going to let me go or do I need to register you as my siamese twin?"

Botan reluctantly let her go but kept her smile "So how was your trip?"

"Good. I slept through most of it." Luther replied with a sheepish grin as she began to retrieve her luggage from the carrousel.

Botan rolled her eyes "It figures you would."

"What can I say, I hate getting up in the morning." She stood and watched for her bag "So where are the others?"

"Koenma asked that I bring you to Reikai and meet them there." She sighed a bit "The boys couldn't get together in time to meet you here."

Luther laughed as she pulled her bag off from the line"Go figure. Just like the boys back home. Some things never change."

"No I guess not. They're rather...looking forward to seeing you."

"Why? Because I'm a girl or because I'm another fighter?"

"Depends on who you ask. Hmm, so we just need to find a place disappear to..."

Luther's eyes lit up "You mean we get to take the fun way!"

"No, we are teleporting."

"Aww!" She pouted.

Botan sighed and grabbed her hand. "Come on." Diving out of sight of anyone the two disappeared before the girl could say anything more.

"So when are they going to be here?" Yusuke asked impatiently. "We've been here over an hour."

"No Yusuke, we've only been here half an hour. You and Kuwabara have been arguing for so long it just seems longer." Kurama said gently from his spot.

"They'll be here soon, I'm sure Luther was just–" Koenma began before the doors were slammed open.

"Luther was just what?" An unfamiliar voice asked curiously from the doorway. Every head in the room (including Hiei's who was miraculously there) snapped toward the voice and every eye fell on the body of a 17 year old girl. She stood with one hand in the pocket of a pair of green cargos, the other holding the strap of a backpack which dangled behind her shoulder. A black shirt clung to her torso that brought out the mischievous sparkle in her sapphire eyes. "My my Koenma I can't turn my back on you for one day of travel and you begin talking to me. Oh how you pain me so."

"Luther!" The toddle laughed nervously "What a pleasant surprise."

"Oh cut the crap Koenma. I know what you were about to say and I don't blame you." She sighed as she walked calmly into the room, dropping her bag on the floor. She sauntered over to the toddler's desk, paying no mind to the sets of eyes following her as she jumped up on the desk and turned to face her boss. "So are you going to give me a hug or what boss man?" She grinned before enveloping the young prince into her arms.

Behind them the Rekai Tantei watched this occurrence with mixed emotion. Hiei looked utterly bored with the entire thing. Yusuke and Kuwabara where between shock and utter hysterics whereas Kurama was just laughing.

"Wow, I didn't realize you had a fan club Koenma." Yusuke laughed.

Luther turned toward him slightly, revealing the smothering toddler in her grasp "I'm not his fan club Urameshi, I'm his daughter."

Said jaw dropped "His daughter!"

Luther laughed "Not his actual daughter dimwit! I just call myself that for the hell of it."

"Umm, Luther. I believe Koenma might need to breath." Botan said.

"Hmm?" Blue eyes turned and blinked down at the now teenager trying to pry his head from her grip. Quickly she let go, sending him flying into the wall. "Whoops. Sorry." She grinned sheepishly.

"Quite...alright..." Koenma said, standing and dusting himself off. "Well I guess it is time for introductions. Luther these are my four Rekai Tantei boys. Yusuke Urameshi. Kazuma Kuwabara.Shuichi Minamino, and Hiei. Yusuke, Kuwabara, Shuuichi, Hiei this is Luther. She has been working for me for five years now and is one of my best solo workers." At this Luther shot him a look and muttered something not even Hiei could pick up on. Something about girls and suntan lotion. "Along with helping you out with this new mission she is also going to be training you at Genkai's."

"More training! You've got to be kidding me!" Yusuke blurted out.

"Yea, that's what I said. I can't train people. I'm a retarded teacher!" Luther pouted.

"Will you two stop complaining!" Koenma shouted. The two instantly shut up.

Clearing his throat the toddler continued "Luther you will be staying with Shuichi and his mother during your stay and attending his high school."

"Yes, I know you told me. Shuichi I promise I won't destroy your house."

Kurama laughed, motioning over to Yusuke and Kuwabara "Don't worry, if these two haven't already then I doubt you will."

"Ahh, well as long as I'm not asked to cook..." Luther smiled. "I've been known to cause accidents due to lack of attention."

"Yes, you will need to watch her on that Shuichi." Koenma agreed.

Twitch. "I SAID I'LL BE GOOD!"

"Hey, I was just agreeing with you!"

"LIES!" Luther shouted, pointing an accusing finger at the toddler who just stared at her.

"...I do hope you don't make such a fuss for Shuichi and his mother."

"I'M NOT MAKING A FUSS!"

"I'd suggest lowering your voice..."

"MY VOICE IS LOWERED!"

"You're yelling." Koenma replied calmly.

"I'M NOT—" Luther blinked and dropped into a sulk on the top of the desk.

"I rest my case. Now its getting rather late. You and Shuichi should head back."

"Right-o." She sighed, jumping from the desk and picking up her bag. "I can tell when I'm not wanted." She sniffed as she walked from the office.

"Kurama I wish you all the luck in the world." Koenma said.

Kurama stood and looked back at the wide eyed group "Thank you, but I don't think I'll need it."

"Oh, Luther." Koenma said suddenly, stopping her in her tracks.

"Yea?" she asked, turning back into the office. Instantly she saw an object flying toward her and she caught it with ease. A friendly dark blue orb shined up at her from inside a cage of iron attached to a simple silver chain. She sighed in relief, she'd nearly forgotten.

"Thanks."she said, putting the necklace back in its proper place around her neck.

"Not a problem. Just don't loose it."

"I won't!" she waved as she walked out the door.

Koenma just shook his head. "This is going to be an interesting year."

"Shuichi, thanks again for allowing me to stay with you and your mother during my stay. It is very appreciated." Luther said as they walked a few blocks to his house.

"Of course. We couldn't have you staying with Yusuke due to his rather competitive nature. And Kuwabara's sister wouldn't have minded but there is a money issue."

"I understand. I offered to find myself somewhere to stay but Koenma said finding a place of my own near school would be difficult. Not to mention I have a tendency to be quite lazy when it comes to cleaning and I'm very accident prone."

Kurama laughed lightly "Well I'll make sure you never have to clean for the sake of the house."

"Ahh, well I would never do it on purpose."

"Accidents are always more deadly than purpose." he countered.

She shot him a look. He replied to it with a serene smile.

"I can tell that you and me -"

"You and I."

She glared at him "Have a very interesting time ahead of us."

I must say this is the longest time its taken me to complete a chapter of a story. It was written over a year ago but when my old computer crashed I lost it. A few days ago I was able to finally get all of my old writings and things off of the old computer and this was with it. After reading it I decided to see what all I could do with it.

Lets see how long it takes me to mess this one up.

Constructive criticism is always welcome. Otherwise I'm going to freak out and delete it all together.

Lav!