Hello reader. I just wanted to let you know a little more about this story before you get to reading it. I began this story as a gift for a friend. I wrote her a story and she wrote one for me. Well, that was at the start of high school when my writing skills were not, let's say, up to par. I've since graduated and am heading for college. Also, I've finished writing the story and am in the stage of typing and posting it. This is just a pre-disclaimer/warning/notice to inform you that the first few chapters may come off sounding juvenile. I don't really plan on re-doing them at the moment though I may change my mind in the future. I promise the content gets better as the story goes on so don't be discouraged by the first few chapters. I believe it is a decent story worth reading if you have the time. And who knows, if I get enough reviews I may go ahead with my plan to post the sequel as well. Thanks. -Your humble authoress
A/N: Hi! This is my very first fanfic ever. I've already written most of the story and I'm working on getting it typed up. I hope you enjoy it. Please review! I'd really like to know if my first story is a hit or if it is a total bore. I warn you, the first chapters might be a little stupid ('cause they're the first chapters of my first fic) but just bare with me. I promise it will get better. If you don't think it gets better, then, I'm sorry. OK, enough of my babbling. On with the story. Oh yeah, things said in italics (in the story P) are thoughts. K, I'm really done now, promise!
Disclaimer I don't see the point in doing this because if I did own YuYu Hakusho I wouldn't be writing out the storylines here. But, to make all you people and lawyers happy, I'll do it anyway. OK. clears throat YuYu Hakusho does not belong to me! That good enough for you? Good. I do, however, own the idea for this story. I won't bother telling you how I came up with the idea 'cause that'd be a big waste o' time. Unless you really want to know, then just let me know in your review. So now, on with the story!
Chapter 1: The Mission
"Guys, I have a new mission that needs to be taken care of. I think I'll only need two of you to go. Any volunteers?" No one moved. They were all still exhausted from their battles in the Dark Tournament. "Don't everybody jump up at once," said Koenma sarcastically.
"I'll go," Yusuke said. "After all, I am the leader."
"I will go as well," stated Kurama. "Yusuke and I can handle it on our own."
"Thanks Kurama. So, what's this new mission you have for us Koenma?" Yusuke asked. "It'd better not be anything too hard; I'm still tired from fighting Toguro."
"It shouldn't be hard. It's just a search and rescue mission. We don't know much about this girl except that she's amazingly powerful and may not know it herself."
"What, is she blonde?" Yusuke chuckled.
"No, and that was rude," scolded Koenma.
"Sorry."
"If I may ask, sir," Kurama queried. "Why doesn't she know that she's powerful? You'd think someone with immense power would know it."
"Yes, you would, and she may very well know about it. However, this girl is a strange case. We've tried to get her before but failed. You must not fail! I'll open a portal near the coordinates where she was last seen and you two can work from there."
"Have fun you two. I'll be sleeping 'til you get back," said Kuwabara, yawning.
Hiei was standing there quietly, resisting a strong urge to insult Kuwabara again. "Yeah, go save the stupid damsel in distress. Just don't underestimate her. If she's as strong as Koenma says she is, she probably won't come without a fight."
"Whatever," said Kuwabara. "What's some little girl going to do to them anyway? Slap them around a bit?"
"Why is it that every word that comes out of your mouth is completely stupid?" Hiei ranted.
While Hiei and Kuwabara argued, Koenma was giving some final instructions to the two mission-bound boys. He also gave them a warning. "Listen to what Hiei said. Don't underestimate this girl. We don't know what she's truly capable of. When you manage to locate her, just tell her that you're going to help her. She should come willingly and you can probably avoid a fight."
"Right," said Yusuke. "Let's get going then." He and Kurama leave through the portal that has appeared, Kuwabara and Hiei are still arguing, and Koenma is starting a pile of paperwork.
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heavy breathing Someone was running, running through the dense forest. Another was chasing. Stop chasing me. Just stop! Leave me alone. I just want to be left alone. She stops running and faces her pursuers. She takes a defensive stance as her chasers get closer to attack. She dodges their attack and they stumble, nearly falling over the edge of the steep cliff into the rocky waters below. The attackers lose their balance however and fall. She hears the thud of their bodies on the rocks below and she runs away again, back into the forest where she seeks refuge. Why do people keep chasing me? What do they want with me? I wish they would just leave me alone.
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Our heroes arrive at the edge of a dense forest that seems to go for miles in all directions. "So she's somewhere in there?" Yusuke asked. "How the hell are we supposed to find her in this huge stupid forest?"
"We're just going to have to locate her energy and follow it. Well, let's go."
They walked aimlessly about for what seemed like hours. "Hey Kurama. How long have we been walking?"
"Judging by the sun, only an hour and a half," he replied.
"That's it? I swear we've been walking for three. Wait a sec. How can you even see the sun through the thick branches?" It was true that the canopy was so dense that little light shone through. "Anyway, are we any closer to finding anything?"
"No, sorry. But if you were a little more focused and if you tried a little harder, we might find her before the end of the week."
"Hey! Was that sarcasm coming from you Kurama? I'll have you know I am trying very hard. I'm just so bored!" Kurama rolled his eyes and laughed at Yusuke's childlike manner.
"Well try a little harder ok? We need to find this girl. She could be in danger and it's most likely why Koenma sent us to rescue her."
"You're probably right," Yusuke said, all of a sudden more serious. If Koenma's worried about her we should really get moving to help her. "Let's move!"
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A young girl was sitting in a tree thinking to herself. Why do people chase me? What did I ever do to them? She looked out over the ocean from where she sat. It's so peaceful. Like me. If only... She sensed two powerful energies coming towards her. Oh no, not again! Why can't they just leave me alone?!
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"I think I've found her!" Yusuke shouted.
"Yes, I sense her too," Kurama replied. "Let's go! We have to get to her before anyone, or anything, else does!"
"Right. C'mon!"
They began running in the direction they sensed the energy coming from. Yet just as quickly as it appeared it started to fade. No! thought Yusuke. Koenma will kill us if we don't bring her back safely!
"She may be trying to mask her energy to keep us from finding her," Kurama said as he noticed the worried look on Yusuke's face. We can only hope.
They ran until they reached the edge of the forest. Or at least where the forest ended and the cliff started.
"Whoa!" shouted Yusuke, nearly falling over the edge. "That was too close for comfort."
"I agree," said Kurama. He then began sniffing the air.
"What are you doing?" Yusuke asked.
"She's still here."
"Huh?"
"I can smell her. She's nearby,... there! Up in that tree!" They both look up and see a figure in the tree.
"It's gotta be her," Yusuke said. But as he said this, the figure in the tree jumped down and began to run away. So Kurama and Yusuke chased her. As they were running, the girl they were pursuing tripped on an unearthed root and fell flat on her face.
"Don't be afraid," Kurama said to her. "We're not here to hurt you. We only want to help." They watched her stand up. As they were able to see her more clearly, they couldn't believe their eyes.
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A/N: OK, how was that? Good? Bad? Should I continue this? All reviews are welcome, including flames. Just keep in mind that this is my first fic so don't be too harsh. Ummm, I guess that's it for now. I'll try to update as soon as I can. Byeness! xP