A/N: Hello all, this is the first fanfic I have written in at least 10 years. So sorry if it's a little…um jumbled? :) Anyways, I am looking for someone to give a hand with this story beta wise. So if you have the time and like this chapter enough, PM me. So on with the goodness.

So you guys will probably say this is just another Mary-Sue fic, but I sorta kinda happen to like them. Chee!

Disclaimer: I do not own Yu Yu Hakusho. Please don't sue, I only have stuffed animals to give. :P

Rated M for future chapters: you have been warned!

Aftermath

Archives are lonely places. You're surrounded by ancient texts, maps, and other seemingly substantial items. There are rows and rows of these things lit by dim lanterns. I have always felt alone here, but I have never minded. Looking around, one could laugh because I am not alone here. I am most definitely not. Oh the ogres! They are everywhere, scattered around like cockroaches squirming to find whatever their master commanded from them. It's almost like a Dr. Seuss book: red ones, blue ones, green ones, big ones, little ones…I'm just going to stop right there. I glance and take in my surroundings. I've tried to stay out of these silly creatures way: sitting alone in a table in the corner, a few texts and a map strewn about. My notebook is open and my illegible scribble takes up half a page. I sigh, by the looks of all the research activity; my brother must have his "hench men" going on another outing. Always have to be ahead of the game….which my darling sibling, Lord Koenma, never seems to be able to do. I giggle at his title, he is no Lord, he's much too goofy for that.

I glance back down at my map, it's a map of the Makai, I have placed a small "x" amidst a localized forest in the northwestern region. This is where I will be going in a week's time. That is, if what I am searching for is still there…

Catching myself in my reverie, I roll the map back up, close the texts as well as my notebook. Getting back to my feet, I place the archive items back in their proper places and exit the large, dim room. I make my way down the large hall to my brother's office, letting myself in.

"Brother." I greet him, "I see you're colorful minions are hard at work, what have you going on this week?"

Koenma, now permanently in his teenage form groans with his head in his hands. "Oh Ag, I need a break. Are you sure you don't want my job for like a week? I think I'd be good after sleeping for a week."

I gave a small laugh, "Koenma, you have known for ages I have no interest in your position. I don't intend to rule. I'm happy with my peace and quiet…lack of a social life." I frown slightly.

"There's a damn hole in the barrier again. As usual it's right outside Yusuke's town. It's always: location, location, location… Anyways, I've got two human girls in the evil clutches of some big bad demons. They've managed to get back to the Makai and I can't get the damned Spirit Detective to WAKE HIS ASS UP!...Mr. I've gotta sleep in and get my beauty rest." Koenma groaned again sliding his face further into the covers of his hands.

"At least you've taken to sarcasm to lighten your day. " I grinned. "I just want to remind you I will be taking leave in about a week's time. I'm not sure how long I will be gone; my best guess is around a month."

"And leave me here alllllll alone." My brother sighed.

I smiled and patted his head. "Just think of when you get to be the big, big boss. Oh, when you rally up the boys, could you have Kurama come see me. Tell him it will take only a moment."

"Sure, sure." With my brothers depressed response I left his office to return to my "wing" of the palace.

It wasn't huge; it was like a mid-size apartment attached to the larger building. With a living space, a kitchen, two bedrooms and two bathrooms, it was more than enough for just me. I unlocked and opened the door, leaving it slightly ajar so Kurama knew it was fine to enter when he arrived. I walked to the kitchen, sweeping my waist length, deep violet hair into a high pony tail using the elastic I always kept on my wrist. I pressed the on switch to my Keurig coffee maker, the greatest human invention since sliced bread, and grabbed a cup and a K-cup. I finished preparing my coffee and went to the couch flipping open the notebook I had with me earlier. I reviewed the information I had learned to prepare my report.

*With the Gang*

"Yusuke, please hurry, we're already 20 minutes late!" Kurama hurriedly shouted through the lead detective's door.

"Yeah, yeah, I'm coming. Baby-breath can wait a few more minutes. You never know, he could be in the middle of a diaper change right now." Yusuke grumbled opening the door slipping his jacket onto his arms.

The red head and the black haired boy walked down the apartment steps meeting their two friends at the base.

"I wonder what kind of ass kicking we're gunna dish out next!" Kuwabara yelled punching the air.

"You…are most likely to be the one with the kicked ass." Hiei muttered taking lead into the alley next to the apartment complex.

A portal appeared and only Boton's head popped out. "Oh great! You guys are already here, well let's go shall we!" She retracted her cranium and the Spirit Detectives' walked through appearing in the Rekai Lord's office.

"Yusuke, Kurama, Kuwabara, Hiei. You all are late." The mighty Koenma glared.

"Can it and get on with whatever you've gotta spit out. I want to go back to bed. It's Saturday, Keiko isn't working and I had all kinds of plans." Yusuke grinned at the thought.

"Yusuke, that's gross, and not really nice." Kuwabara replied.

"ANYWAY. You all know about the breach in the barrier, the three demons coming through. I'm not sure why you haven't been able to track them down, but now they have managed to kidnap two human girls. They have taken them back to the Makai. This is primarily a rescue mission, but if you get the chance to kill these guys…do it."

"Hn. Open the portal." Hiei commented turning on his heel to where he knew Koenma would create the transport. He definitely needed some stress relief and killing a few demons would do just the trick. He hoped that they would at least provide a little bit of a challenge.

"Hiei, you will have to wait. I need all four of you to stay together and Kurama is needed for a short time. The rest of you can go find something to eat or rest in the lobby. Come back in when Kurama returns. You're dismissed." Koenma instructed he sent Kurama a look to stay put as the others moaned and groaned as they left his office.

"Yes Koenma?" Kurama asked.

"My sister requests you see her before you leave. She's waiting for you in her apartment." Koenma looked at the fox with a hint of suspicion.

A look of determination crossed the Kurama's face as he nodded and left. He walked knowingly through the corridors to the end of the hall. He saw the door was ajar, so he gave a quick knock and entered.

*With Agatha*

I heard a quick rap at the door; I looked up in time to see the red-headed fox shut it silently. "Kurama, I apologize for keeping you from you mission. I just wanted to discuss our final plans in case you do not return before I leave."

"It's no problem Agatha, the others will just have to wait. I am glad that you requested to see me." He sat on a chair across from me.

I again glanced down at my notes and looked back at the man in front of me. "I believe I have found the location. I hope to find it within a fifty mile radius."

"Where has your research led you?" Kurama looked at me with hard green eyes.

"The Forest of Skög." I replied.

"Yes. I am not surprised. What will you do when you find it?" His gaze grew even more intent, green orbs bearing down into my dark blue ones as he leaned forward.

"In honesty, I am not completely sure. It depends on what may cross my path. I was planning on bringing it back here." A small frown pulled the edges of my mouth down as I pondered my future actions.

"I believe that would be safe. What if…the critical piece is not with the rest?" Kurama sat back, eyes still hard.

"I will search the area, if I cannot find it Kurama, I'm afraid the cause is lost. The seal cannot be adjusted without it." I sigh, praying it will be there.

"Yes. I understand. I believe it will be there, unless thieves have found it. I would hope not, seeing as its location. I have gone back through Youko's things, just to make sure I did not somehow end up with it." The hard gaze left Kurama's eyes and he returned to his usual contemplative look.

I smiled looking down at the floor. "I cannot believe I've agreed to do this for you. My brother would disown me if he found out. I'm just glad father is on an extended vacation."

"Thank you Agatha for doing me this favor. It's taken me years to get myself back and now I must try one last time to right a wrong." Kurama smiled and stood. "You are a good friend."

"Thanks Kurama. Be safe on your mission." I stood to show him to the door.

We nodded to each other before he turned and went to face his next foe with the rest of the Detectives. I returned to my sitting room, grabbing the notebook with a smirk before shutting it. I tossed it onto the counter, oh if my brother knew what I was about to do…

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