AN: So, here's the fourth book of the series. I'm afraid I'm just typing it up onto the computer and submitting it. I really, sad to say, just want this series over with. Hope you guys like it. Expect as much posted today as possible.

Chapter One

Sinamon sat on the window sill, her eyes gazing out over the lush gardens surrounding her home. Shiori had let Kurama have his way with the yard and it had begun to look like a jungle in the Makai. Tonight, though, it was eerily calming to her. Soon she would be leaving on a mission, one that was personal. Hiei would be coming and, together, they would be able to confront their pasts.

"Can't sleep either?" Shiori asked, two mugs of hot chocolate in her hands.

Sinamon never understood why Shiori thought hot chocolate was the answer to everything. Even when it was the beginning of summer.

"I guess it's the thought of what I'll be doing soon," she replied quietly, lightly brushing her fingertips over the glass.

Handing her the mug, Shiori sighed, "You know, sweetheart, you don't have to do. No one's making you face your past. You'll be the same whether you do this or not."

Nodding, she smiled slightly, "Yeah, but my future could depend on this. I won't let the Youkai that haunt me destroy the chance at a great future with Hiei."

Shiori chuckled and that made Sinamon smile, "Are you going to be all right here by yourself?"

Nodding, she patted her daughter's knee, "Of course. Michael promises to bring Keinomi by as much as possible."

Shrugging, Sinamon stood up, stretching before she spoke, "All right. I guess this means I should be getting ready. I have to leave at dawn for the Reikai."

Understanding that she was being excuse, Shiori left Sinamon to herself. Sighing once she was alone, Sinamon too a deep gulp from her mug. She only had an hour to herself before she would have to be in the Reikai, more importantly, until she would have to her confront her worst enemy. Her nightmares. She was still told of what was happening on Jantu and Yananu was still, at this time, ruling the world with fear and slavery.

Tying her sword to her hip, she took one last look at her room. She wouldn't be back until the end of the summer at least. She couldn't believe it had been a little over a year since they had been able to defeat Koro. The Celestial Kingdom was still trying to replace him. However, since he was truly powerful, it was proving to be a hardship. The problem they ran into was that no one seemed able to prove themselves in the eyes of the gods and goddess'.

The Spirit Detectives, though, didn't seem to care as their lives were moving too quickly, almost too quickly for it to stop. Keiko and Yusuke were talking of marriage while two months prior Kuwabara and Yukina had been married. It seemed everyone was finding the love of their lives. The problem really was though that she could be alone with Hiei for months, weeks at least.

The wind lightly caressed Sinamon's long black hair, seeming to form a curtain of darkness behind her. Her skin was silky pale, gaining a slight color as summer began. The thing that seemed to capture her friends and those around her were her eyes. The sparkling blue-silver depths were so intense sometimes it seemed almost as if she could see into the depths of someone's soul.

"Are you going to be able to do this?" Her new friend asked, suddenly appearing.

"I hope so. I'll try anyway," she said lightly, turning to look at Basito Necol.

He was a Human Servant to a Vampire, but having been set free, he still possessed some of the powers he had received. Mostly the power of seduction and magic. His blonde hair brushed lightly against his shoulders though he normally had it pulled back in a low ponytail. His light blue eyes sparkled with his power, sometimes shocking their friends. His skin was a light tan, mostly hidden, but revealing the lean muscles.

He stood 6'1", towering over Sinamon without the slightest inclination as to the attention it drew him. His favorite color was black, which explained why he only wore the color though he sometimes spiced it up with white. Today he wore a white jacket, rolled up to his elbows. His jeans rested lightly on his hips, falling just over his tennis shoes, all colored black.

"You will keep them safe, right?" she whispered as she took the reins to Horus.

Horus was her pet Dragon Basito had give her four months before as a birthday present. He had easily become useful as Puu had when he had transformed into his full Phoenix form.

"Of course. You would kill me otherwise," he patted her lightly on the shoulder.

Smiling slightly, she clambered onto Horus' back, the black scales emitting heat as he spread his wings. Taking the plunge, he was easily lifted into the air, flapping his wings to soar off. Sinamon raised her arm to say good-bye to her friend.

//

Hiei stood pacing, Kurama beside him as he watched the uncertainty flicker over his friend's face. Kurama had been married for a year, his daughter growing taller and ever closer to her father. His magenta hair was long, brushing his shoulders lightly before falling down to his midback. His emerald green orbs were intent on his friend, the boy he had come to care for his little sister. His light tan skin was casually covered in a forest green tee-shirt and blue jeans.

Hiei nervously fidgeted, his hands hidden in the deep pockets of his black pants, two white belts holding them in place. His arms were exposed while his torso was clad in a light blue muscle shirt. His eyes were a piercing ruby red while a light purple Jagan, third eye, was hidden beneath a warded bandanna. His skin was pale like freshly fallen snow, his muscles rippling from nerves. He had black hair that defied gravity, the tips a midnight blue. The middle, around his bangs, was a starburst of white.

"Is she really coming?" he inquired in a tone as if he didn't care.

Kurama smiled, "Yes, she is. We both know it. Now relax."

He sighed, walking to the door to lean on the jamb. He tried to appear relaxed, at ease eve, but his back stood rigid. Even though he knew Sinamon would come, it was the fact that they were going to fight their past that had him nervous. He'd only returned to the Koorime Isle once before and he had done nothing to correct the situation.

"Sorry I'm late. Horus got hungry," Sinamon said, stopping short of the door. "Are you okay?"

Nodding, he turned towards Kurama, "We'll be leaving. Say good-bye to her for now."

Kurama shook his head, standing next to his little sister, "I guess he doesn't want to see his god-daughter."

Both saw Hiei stiffen, his gaze turning towards them in a glare, "Hn."

Smiling, she hugged Kurama tightly, knowing she'd miss him. She had offered for Kurama to come, avenge his past, but he'd only smiled. That smile, though, had told her that he had everything he had ever desired and didn't need to exact revenge. She wished she could say the same about herself.

"Daddy?" a young girl's voice yelled, the sound of her feet hitting the stone in the corridor echoed to them.

"In here, love!"

Sinamon stepped back, purposely bumping into Hiei. Keinomi, though truly a year old in Ningen years, looked nearly three or four. She was a Kitsune like both of her parents. Her hair, like her father's, was magenta though pulled back in a messy ponytail. She stared adoringly at Kurama was golden eyes darkened with light emerald green wisps. Her skin was lightly tanned and silky like only the skin of an innocent can be. Like her father, she wore blue jeans but with a white tee-shirt.

She jumped into Kurama's arms, letting him swing her around, "How's my beauty?"

Giggling, she looked over at the other two, her god-parents, "Auntie! Uncle!"

Not surprisingly, the child latched herself onto their legs. She reached Sinamon's thigh, smiling with the innocence of young age.

"Mama said you would be gone before I got here," she informed them. "When will you be back?"

Kneeling beside her, Hiei ruffled her hair, "A few weeks."

Nodding, she quickly kissed his cheek before going back to her father.

//

Alisee sat in KoEnma's office, her hand absentmindedly stroking Draco who laid by her side. Rain and Leena would soon be joining her along with the king of the Reikai. They would be needed with missions now that Sinamon and Hiei would be gone on a personal adventure. Whatever that was.

Alisee had been a part of KoEnma's group for only a year, but, in that time, she had easily become an important asset. Her blonde hair was cut pixie-length with light brown highlights. Her hazel eyes seemed unbelievably green as she gazed down at her friend. Her pale skin was leanly muscled though she hid it well.

At the moment she wore a long white cloak that billowed slightly over the back of the chair. Her torso was clothed in a tight white leotard, the sleeves clinging to the bottom part of her hands. At age 17, she could kill without a thought and never regret it.

The door behind her opened, her two partner, Rain Kage and Leena No-Last-Name entered. Leena was the oldest of the group at 21. She had ice blue eyes that were encircled in ruby, something that made Alisee wonder just what she was. Her hair lightly brushed her shoulders in obsidian locks, unnatural red highlights added. She was leanly muscled with a light tan covering them. Even though she appeared to be a Ningen, she was simply another Youkai.

She wore a pair of tight jeans that feel over her stiletto boots, something Alisee thought was idiotic since she was supposed to be a fighter. Her hot pink tube top was covered by a blue jean jacket. She could hardly be called a weak person. She was a high A and solidified air as her power. She had three tattoos though only one was hidden from sight. The large lavender Dragon covered most of her black while on each shoulder was a blue rose. One was surrounded with black flames, the other with silver flames.

Rain was the youngest of the three at 15. She was a Hanyou, a half-breed. She had long, straight black hair that brushed her mid back from it high ponytail. Her skin was a creamy tan and leanly muscled though she tried to hide it under her clothes. Eye were a sky blue and seemed to smolder when she was angry.

Her clothing was punk in style. She wore a black halter top that clung tightly to her body. Her skirt was also black, reaching to her mid thigh before flaring out. Spider-web stockings covered her legs before hiding under her black boots. A Dragon tattoo of midnight-blue reared it head over her back as if ready to attack. She wore silver earrings that hung slightly from her ears. The last bit of jewelry she wore were chain bracelets and a beautiful necklace with a large ruby stone hanging from the center.

They both took seats in front of the desk as they joined the waiting.

"Have you two any idea why we're here?" Leena asked quietly, her eyes scanning the lush office.

Rain shrugged, leaning back with her ankles crossed before her. They all wanted to know the point of why they were called to urgently. It wasn't as if the Reikai was in serious danger. At least not like it had been before.

King KoEnma suddenly entered, his face serious as he took his seat behind the desk. He had chestnut brown hair that fell lightly into his eyes. The orbs of which were golden brown as the depths seemed to glow in concentration. His lightly tanned, leanly muscled skin was covered by his royal garments.

He wore a red cloak that swept down to his ankles. His cream colored slacks were tailored to his frame and held snuggly at his hips by a black leather belt. His black silk shirt was tucked in.

He nodded to each in turn, his hands folded neatly on the desk before him, "I'm sure you're wondering why I called you in today. Take a look at these graphs." He passed out papers to each of them as he stood to pace.

"These graphs show the power used to keep the barriers between the worlds. As you can see over the last few days that power has increased only slightly, but it brings cause to investigate."

Nodding, Alisee set the paper down, "And you need up because?"

Narrowing her eyes, Leean looked him up and down, "Good point. You have the Spirit Detectives. Why bring us into this?"

Turning his gaze out the windows, KoEnma sighed, "Hiei and Sinamon are taking some personal time. I need people who are experienced, but know how to be sly at the same time. That brought me to you three."

Rain sighed, crushing the paper in her fist, "Fine. What exactly is it you want us to investigate?"

He smiled, turning back though his eyes still smoldered, "Find out who is taking the power."

They shrugged, noting everything he said to memory as he explained.

TBC

AN: Reviews would be nice. It's rather boring, I think, but it does have some cool fights coming on the way. Promise. Hiei and Sinamon have to fight someone in order to defeat the past, right? Anywho, cookies if you do!