Hey, listen! (All you Zelda fans just cringed and you know it!) This is a Yu Yu Hakusho/Legend of Zelda crossover that I've been very tempted to write for a long time now. I just haven't had the time really… I don't think there will necessarily be any important pairings seeing as romance is not the focus of this story. Even if you don't know Zelda, you'll probably be able to read this and have a good time I hope. If you do know Zelda, I think you'll enjoy it!
WARNINGS: This will only appear in the first chapter. All other warnings will refer you back to this one. This story is rated T because the characters of Yu Yu Hakusho's Spirit Detectives consist of two street punks, a 1000 plus-year-old spirit fox, and a harshly-raised ex-convict. Therefore, to keep them in character, especially with the manga translations I've read, "dammit" and "fuck" will appear more often than kids below a certain age should view. Also, because of the nature of their jobs, these characters will inevitably engage in rather violent and bloody combat. There, you have been WARNED, so it is the responsibility of the reader or the reader's guardian to determine whether or not this is appropriate to view.
DISCLAIMER: This will only appear in the first chapter. All other chapters will refer to the disclaimer mentioned here. Ahem… I do not own Yu Yu Hakusho or Legend of Zelda, nor do I make any profit from using them and their concepts in this story. Sadly…
CHAPTER 1: On the Edge of Adventure
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That day began like any other day for our spirit detectives. Kurama was at school like the good student that he was. Kuwabara was at school working on a test that he had studied very hard for the night before. Yusuke was running his ramen stand and hoping that someone would approach him with a "special order" just so that he would get some excitement. Hiei was… somewhere in one of the two worlds.
The day ended better than it began. Kurama actually learned something new for once. Kuwabara answered every question and felt that his studying had paid off. Yusuke got a tip-off from a demon who had stopped by his stand about a troublemaker in Ningenkai which fed Yusuke's need for adventure when he ran off to dispose of it. Hiei was still absent, but probably happy that no one was bothering him. This is why it was a surprise to all four of them when each were visited by a very frazzled blue-haired ferry-girl and told to meet at Gankai's temple ASAP.
Genkai, of course, was not so pleased to have such sudden company. She had been interrupted in the final battle of one of her many video games for a meeting she felt she had no need to attend. So, there they were waiting for whatever news Botan would tell them, Kurama seated with perfect posture, Kuwabara doting over Yukina, Yusuke munching rudely on the refreshments Yukina had brought out, and Hiei lazing on the windowsill. They all carefully ignored the dangerous vibes coming from a certain grumpy old lady who was glancing towards the other room where her game was on pause.
Through the doorway rushed Botan as she hurriedly shut the door and locked it before turning to address the group.
"I'm so sorry to call an unexpected meeting like this"—Genkai snorted—"especially since none of you are technically detectives anymore, but it couldn't be avoided!"
"So what stupid mistake did Spirit World make this time?" Yusuke grinned despite his tone of voice.
"Oh, it's awful!" Botan threw her hands in the air. "There has been a very serious disturbance in the Makai! A great evil that was locked away has emerged again and is seeking revenge!"
Kuwabara looked thoughtfully at the floor. "I thought Spirit World wasn't supposed to interfere with demon affairs anymore."
"Yes, but if this being obtains enough power in the Demon World, he will eventually target the Spirit World and become unstoppable!" Botan explained.
"Okay, I know I've heard that one before," Yusuke chuckled lightheartedly, excitement bubbling under his words at the thought of a challenge.
"I thought you had finally found new Spirit Detectives," Kurama asked. He was in the middle of finals week, and he did not want to ask permission to take them early and come up with an explanation of why that his teachers would buy.
Botan shook her head, "They are nowhere near strong enough to defeat this level of evil even with their power combined. They would be slaughtered."
"And how strong are they exactly?" Hiei asked, finally opening his eyes. Like Yusuke, he had been itching for a good fight.
"They are about as strong as Yusuke was after he fought at the Dark Tournament," the ferry-girl replied with a sigh. They were very strong for humans, but their power was simply not enough.
Yusuke sat up straight with a wide grin. "So who are we fighting and when?"
"Don't take this so lightly Yusuke," Botan warned. "This same power nearly destroyed all of demon world the last time that it awakened."
The groups' eyes widened.
"Do you know that ocean that surrounds Makai?" she asked. They nodded. It was the only ocean in Makai, after all. Makai was a lot like Pangaea, a block of land with a large ocean which was separated by water demons into different territories. "There wasn't an ocean originally when Makai was created. Large lakes, yes, but the ocean was created by this evil power when it was released once years and years ago."
Everyone gaped. Kurama gasped; Kuwabara's eyes bugged out; Yusuke dropped his chopsticks; and Hiei actually sat up on the sill, resting his feet on the floor. Genkai even momentarily forgot about her paused game.
Now that she had their full attention, Botan continued, "I know that you no longer work for Spirit World, but you are the only ones that are powerful enough to stand up to this power. If it spreads it will gain control of all three worlds and all will fall into chaos."
"What do we need to do?" Yusuke said, his eyes glinting now with seriousness and determination.
Botan blinked in surprise. Although she was relieved that they would accept this challenge so willingly, she could not help but worry. It appeared that Yusuke didn't really comprehend the magnitude of this power.
"Yeah, we won't let you down!" Kuwabara cheered.
"Fool, Makai is no place for a human," Hiei muttered.
Kuwabara puffed up in anger. "Hey, I was at the last demon tournament, wasn't I? I held my own! I should be able to come!"
Hiei was about to retort when Kurama spoke up. "He has a point, Hiei. Kuwabara made it past the elimination round and had a very impressive fight in the next round even if he lost."
Hiei rolled his eyes but said no more, and Kuwabara grinned triumphantly.
"I will give you this map"—Botan pulled out a rolled up map out of seemingly nowhere—"that will guide you to your destination. I have to drop you off at the borders of this domain because Spirit World is absolutely forbidden to enter into this territory."
"And why's that may I ask," Yusuke raised an eyebrow.
Botan sighed and began, "It's a long story about goddesses and a—"
"Never mind, I'm already bored," Yusuke interrupted with a wave of his hand. "So when do we leave?"
"As soon as possible," Botan told him, a little annoyed that he wouldn't let her tell the story.
"I'm ready, what about you guys?" Yusuke asked.
Hiei and Kuwabara nodded, but Kurama spoke up. "I would like at least two days to take the rest of my finals if that would be possible."
Yusuke laughed. "Ha! The world is at stake, and you're still worrying about grades!"
"Not all of us are so talented at making ramen, Yusuke," Kurama smiled. "Besides, professional schools are very competitive."
Yusuke waved off the fox's explanation. If Kurama thought his tests were that important, he would never be convinced otherwise. "Yeah whatever. Pick us up in three days then."
Botan nodded and flew off to Spirit World to inform Koenma of the meeting's outcome.
Yusuke paused and his eyes widened at a sudden realization. "Hey, she never told us where the hell we're going!"
"She gave us a map, you idiot!" Hiei snapped, snatching the rolled parchment that lay forgotten at Yusuke's side and unrolling it.
"Oh yeah," Yusuke said sheepishly.
Kuwabara leaned in to read over Hiei's shoulder at the risk of getting burned. "So what's it say?"
"Hyrule?" Kurama questioned.
"I've never heard of Hyrule," Yusuke said thoughtfully.
"The people of Hyrule mostly keep to themselves," Kurama explained. "That's why I'm so surprised that the peace is being broken there of all places."
"If they're in a period of unrest, the prices of goods are going to rise. Damn elves." Hiei muttered more to himself than the others.
"There are elves in Makai?" Kuwabara asked.
"They're not really elves, Kuwabara," Kurama explained. "True, they have long, pointed ears and are traditionally magic-users, but it's not like in Lord of the Rings where they live indefinitely."
"That's still cool though! We're getting to deal with stuff that I read about in story books," the carrot-top said wistfully.
Hiei snorted. "Ridiculous."
"What's got your panties all in a wad, shrimpy?" Kuwabara teased, poking Hiei's shoulder. One must wonder where he gets such faith that the short demon would not actually cut off his hand.
Hiei glared in response, so Kurama took it upon himself to answer. "Hyrule is where Hiei gets the materials for his clothes."
Hiei's glare was immediately redirected to the fox now.
Yusuke couldn't help but laugh. "Why specifically from there? I didn't know you were into fashion."
It was Yusuke's turn to be stared at with fiery fury. Kurama answered again with the hint of a wicked smile, "It's what his pants and cloak are made of so they won't burn off when he uses fire."
Both Yusuke and Kuwabara were now dying with fits of laughter while Hiei sat between them silently fuming and suddenly trying to be interested in the map.
"And what… exactly… are they made of?" Yusuke finally gasped in between giggles.
"Bombchu wool," Kurama answered matter-of-factly. One had to wonder whether or not Kurama had gotten this information from a willing Hiei or not.
"What's a bombchu?" Kuwabara asked.
"It's a lot like a large rat that's tail acts as a fuse. They self-combust when they feel threatened but reform immediately afterwards. Their fur is used to make material that is impervious to fire," Kurama told him. "I'll show you one when we get there if we have time."
Hiei cleared his throat, bringing the attention back to the map.
"Hey, I thought she said that she marked our destination!" Yusuke complained. In fact, the destination was not marked at all.
"We'll just have to ask her when she comes to pick us up in three days," Kurama suggested.
"If not we can always ask the locals if they've seen any super-powerful beings of evil running around lately," Yusuke said.
They jumped at the sound of Genkai's voice. "I'm going to finish this game, and all of you had better be gone by the time I'm done!"
Yusuke sighed, taking the map back from Hiei. "Well, that's our cue. See you guys later."
"Aw! Now I've gotta take my tests ahead of time!" Kuwabara complained. "Kurama, you'll help me study right?"
Kurama nodded and left down the steps. "I have already studied for mine, so I will do what I can."
Hiei left without a word in a swish of black.
And so began their adventure…
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Word Count: 1,714
So, did you all enjoy it? Yes? No? Is it too weird? I'm trying to make this story work without being too cheesy. This story is just for fun. I want to add some more (at least a sequel) to One in a Hundred, but while I'm planning/writing that I'll work on this. The chapters may not be as long as those of my other stories, but like I said, this story is just for fun. I also try to add some humor to my stories without making anyone too OOC, so tell me if you think something is too awkward. If I don't try to lighten the mood, my stories end up being really doom and gloom. I plan to see this story through to the end even if its updates might not be very regular.
Thanks for reading! Next Chapter: The Kind-of-not-really-rehired Spirit Detectives Begin their Journey in "Tools of the Trade".
Think these titles sound familiar? If you can find out where I'm getting them from, you get special recognition! I also plan to write a humor called "Hiei of Time", so watch for that one.