Disclaimer: I do not own Yu Yu Hakusho, including its characters and the like. What I do own are some original characters

Prologue

It was a quiet, summer day, filled with a gentle breeze that made the lazy trees dance. There was a certain ambience in the temple where the master of the spirit wave technique resided, and it was one of stillness and peace. The birds chirped and the crickets made their symphony, adding flavor to an already lazy morning.

The one that sat quietly on the tatami mat as she took a sip of hot tea was none other but the respected teacher, Genkai. Right behind her was none other but the gigantic blue phoenix, Puu, as it continued its deep slumber. She opened her eyes and glanced at the direction of the temple stairs.

"…How unexpected"

She sat up and made her way slowly towards the entrance, feeling the all too familiar aura just right behind the sliding doors. She slowly opened them and gazed at the unexpected visitor. The surprise that she felt was thankfully not reflected in her face as she regarded the caller.

It was an old man, with tanned skin, white and gray hairs and stood a good 6 feet. He wore a brown jacket, had the kindest gray eyes and smile. He had a dignified air around him yet he was humble at the same time.

"Good to see you old friend" He said in a low voice as he smiled.

"Makoto Sora…" Genkai's eyes fixed on him and her eyes instantly lit up. "It's been fifty years! How have you been?"

"Oh…good…" Sora answered as he grinned like a boy.

"How long are you going to stand there? Come in!"

"Still as spunky as ever…" Sora replied knowingly as her entered the house and took off his shoes.

They made their was to the receiving room and proceeded with the tea ceremony. They were quiet for a while until Genkai mixed the tea.

"…I doubt that you're visiting me as an old friend considering that you never bothered to do so during after all this time…" she handed him the cup.

"Thank you…I'm afraid you're right" he replied as he turned the cup a couple of times and took a drink. "I've come to ask for a favor."

Genkai snorted. "So you expect me to do you favors just because you said so?"

He smiled. "Yes"

"Still arrogant" Genkai shook her head. "You never even bothered to send one postcard!"

"You do know that the postman would never go here, right?"

"You got me there."

They laughed. Genkai, finally relaxing, " After fifty years of hiatus, you're still the same."

"And you…only stricter."

Genkai closed her eyes. How she missed times like these…

"I heard you took a new student under your wing a little over two years ago…"

"Yes…You are talking about Yusuke, aren't you?"

"Even if I 'disappeared', it doesn't mean that I don't know anything." He smiled knowingly.

"I forgot, you have the best intelligence…what about Yusuke then?"

"I heard he won the Dark Tournament…he defeated Toguro."

They fell silent at the mention of the name.

"Yes he did." Genkai replied.

"And he was able to unite all of Makai…that was something."

"He is a stupid, risky, battle-hungry brat that lets his fist do the talking. I am surprised that he even got that far"

"He was your student after all."

"Hmph! I am ashamed to call him one." She looked at him sharply. "…So what is this favor about, Sora?"

He lowered his cup. He looked at Genkai, with tired eyes. For the first time, he looked like a man that had the weight of the world on his shoulders.

"When Yusuke resurrected you, your lifespan was extended, spiritual energy replenished and developed a new variation of the spirit wave technique. I heard you need another heir…"

"Yes., you heard it right."

Sora looked down and smiled sadly. "I have something to confess…I got married"

Genkai stopped and looked at him. "You fool…" she whispered.

He shrugged his shoulders helplessly. "I had children…had a family"

"What do you want me to with them then?"

"…Save them."

She shook her head. "It's your problem Sora. You were the one who cannot control yourself. Your fifty years of hiatus was wasted."

"I guess…I never really forgot you"

Genkai slammed her fist on the table. "Sora!"

"It's true…I still love you. Even if I distanced myself from you for fifty years, nothing has changed that…even if you would never return what I give."

"…I am sorry Sora, but-"

"Genkai…I'm dying."

She froze and looked at him. The old woman kept her lips together as she tried to act composed.

Seeing as he had her full attention now, Sora continued "You're the only one I trust, Genkai…"

"You didn't teach them THAT art…did you?"

He shook his head. "No…I wanted it to end with me…but I failed. And my grandchildren rediscovered it"

"No! That's not possible!" Genkai shook her head.

"Let's just say I have very talented grandchildren." He looked at her. "Protect them for me. Save them from the abyss. You should know what I am talking about…"

"Save them…but that means…"

He quietly took her hands into his and regarded her silently. "…I love them more than my life…and I place them in your hands…"

Genkai looked at her former comrade. She felt tears slowly emerged yet she stopped them. He was going to die…and he had to die peacefully.

She nodded. "You have my word"

TBC

Author's notes: this story was set right after the series ended. The relationship between Sora and Genkai was one way, okay? Only Sora felt that way…and NO he will not be the main original character. I wonder what the grandchildren will be like…hmm…and the gang will make their appearance in the next chapter! Reviews are so welcome! Please review!