Disclaimer: Yusuke: Asuka does not own me, so go screw a donkey!!

Yusuke and the gang have a new mission, but what about this 'cherry tree spirit' and the strange old woman?
Read on to find out!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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"Yusuke, we've got a problem"

Yusuke was in his diningroom eating breakfast when Botan had called him on his comunicator-thingy (I don't know what it's called!!)

"Yeah, what is it?"
"Gouki's back. And he's even stronger!"

It was shortly after the whole 'saint beast' crap and Yusuke was looking forward to relaxing

"What?! But I KILLED him!" Yusuke yelled
"I know, I know, but he's also got some 'cargo' with him. He stole it and it's VERY valuable."
"But hasn't that guy learned that crime doesn't pay?"
"Appearently not." Botan answered.

'Great.' Yusuke thought 'more work.'

"Our radar shows he's in the ancient cherry tree orchard."
"Huh? Where's that?" Yusuke asked.
"It's in the spirit world. I'll be over to get you in a second."
"Alright."

Yusuke hung up the communicator.
'Another fight already? And whats so valuable about this 'cargo'?' Yusuke thought.
He got up from the table he was sitting at and walked outside. Sure enough, There was Botan, riding on her broom.

"Hello, Yusuke. Ready for another bloody battle?"

Yusuke didn't laugh.

"Oh, well. I tried. Heres the portal." Botan said.

Botan pointed to a spot of air and it turned into a big black round swirly thingy.

"Right through there." she said

Yusuke walked throught the portal with Botan in tow.
They reappeared in Koenma's office.
The portal closed behind them.

"Ah, Yusuke. Thank goodness your here!" Koenma said happily.
"Yeah yeah. What's going down this time?"
"Well, you see," Koenma began "Gouki's got a cherry tree spirit and he's keeping it prisoner."
"It's dreadfully important that you get that spirit back, Yusuke!" Botan encouraged.
"Alright, whats so great about a 'cherry tree spirit' anyway?" Yusuke asked, totally uninterested.
"A cherry tree spirit can posses the power to destroy worlds! And with Gouki as it's master, we're all doomed!" Koenma said
"Well, how do I get to this orchard?" Yusuke asked again, a bit interested this time.
"You can take the spirit train." Koenma answered.
"Oh, and yusuke, I called in a few reinforcements. I hope you don't mind." Botan said meekly

Yusuke turned around. There standing in the door way were Kuwabara, Hiei and Korama.

'Yes, please let us join you." Korama said good-heartedly.
"Let's just get to the train already!" Yusuke spat.
"Okay, your gonna need tickets." Koenma said.
"Alright." Yusuke said. He held out his hand for the tickets.
"What, you think I have tickets?!" Koenma exclaimed.
"Whaddaya mean. you don't have tickets?" Kuwabara asked, confused.
"Oh, no. train rickets are extremely hard to get. You'll have to do the train master a favor." Koenma answered.
"Great." Yusuke sighed.
"I'll take you guys to the train station." botan volunteered.
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They soon arrived at the train station. a train was pulling up now and the gang stood up from where they were sitting on a bench.
The train stopped and they proceeded to get on.

"This is as far as I can take you," botan began "your stop is the cherry tree orchard. Good luck!"

They waved bye and Botan flew off.
They began walking up the stairs when they were stopped by a big boar-man.

"Youse got tickets?" The boar- man asked, spit flying averywhere.
"Well, no, but we can do the train master a favor if that will do." Korama said.
"I'M the train master." The boar man spat again "And what kind of favor can ya do fer me?"
"We are on our way to rescue a cherry tree spirit. I know for a fact they can grant wishes." Hiei finally said.
"Really now? A wish? I guess that'll do."

The train master hesitently stepped aside and let them pass. They found seats near the back of the train and they sat down.
The train began to move.

"So how do ya know that cherry tree spirits can grant wishes, Hiei?" Kuwabara asked.
"I don't." Hiei said simply.
"HAHAAHAAAHA! You fooled him good, Hiei!" Yusuke managed to say between breathes.
"Yes, that was quite smooth. Well done." Korama complimented.
"It's going to be a while before our stop. I'm getting some rest." Hiei said.

He stood up and layed down on the row of seat opposite Yusuke, Kuwabara and Korama.
He was soon asleep.

"Yeah, I better get some sleep too." Kuwabara said. He laid down in his seat. Yusuke had to scoot over to avoid his feet.
"Me too." Yusuke said.
"I'll stay awake." Korama volunteered.
"You sure man?" Yusuke asked.
"Don't worry about it."

Yusuke laid his back and was soon asleep (Sitting up no less!)
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The gang had been asleep for a while save Korama who sat quietly in thought.
Suddenly, an old woman plopped down next to him. she was wrinkly and tiny with a black cloak on and a walking stick.

"Yer lookin fer that Gouki-fella, ain't cha?" The old woman asked
"Yes, But how did you kn-" Korama began
"Ya won't be able ta beat 'im without this."

The old woman handed him a small bottle. There was green liquid in it and it was stopped with a cork.

"What is this?" Korama asked her.
"you'll need that ta eat through tha chains
"What chains?" Korama asked

He looked up from the bottle and towards her direction but she was gone.
'strange' he thought. He looked down at the bottle again and then placed it in his front pocket. 'I should keep this safe' he thought again.
Kuwabara turned in his sleep.


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What's up with the 'cherry tree spirit'?
Who was the old woman??
And what exactly is in the bottle???
Find out in the next chapter!!
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