Title: Kiss and Touch of a Demon

Anime: Yu Yu Hakusho

Rated T (Implied M later)

Main Pairing(s): Youko Kurama / Botan, Kuronoue / Botan (one sided), OC / Botan

A/N: Hey guys! I know what era we're in now and I'm uncertain if there are still people out there who dwells in YYH and this specific pairing *points at Kurama & Botan* but after reading many fics about these two, an idea formed and I just can't leave it floating in space, it needs to be let out so voila! The birth of this fic! xD I've been a YYH fan since I was 14 years old and been gunning for Kurama x Botan , Kuronoue x Botan and Hiei x Botan pairings but I like the kitsune for her the most.

So get the idea, I'm like so in love with Botan's character (exaggerating xD) & to set your expectation, the story is centered to Botan. I'll do my best to keep everyone in character.

AU.

Disclaimer: I own YYH not. If I did, Botan will permanently become the silver kitsune's mate xD

Legend

That is what they were known as, a group of beings that lived centuries ago whose existence now remained vague to both the realm of Demons and Spirits. It wouldn't have ended that way if they did not just dramatically fade away, however, Fate had planned something for them the time that they were still gloriously living in Makai with many looking up at them with fascination.

Why wouldn't they?

Such ethereal beings they were after all.

Other beings found them of rarity and definitely one of a kind.

But that was long time ago, so long that it Fate made it necessary that they would not exist in the minds of many in both Reikai and Makai. Not even Ningenkai.

But legends didn't necessarily mean non existent, sometimes (or in their case) it's just the others' way to keep them as a secret because it might stir unwanted events if they know that they're for real.

Not this time though.

"Do they fear them?" A young boy clad in ash gray clothing asked while he stood ontop of a very high cliff that has a great view of the woods of Makai that late night.

The taller figure beside him who has his hands tucked in his pants pocket smirked without looking at the boy, "They're terrified, and once again they'll be."

"But they're not evil!" The black haired boy pouted childishly, his cinnamon brown eyes drawn up to the man."You've seen them right? You said it yourself, they even match Raizen-sama's well being but they're not bad demons!"

"...I supposed." The taller one paused for a moment, "But then again not all that looks different is accepted wholly, not even here in our Realm."

And as they stood there, they knew no time is being waste because they're anticipating their return; no one but them knew of what is going to happen next once their masters rise from their Sleep.

His eyes narrowed as he remembered something-no, not only him and his brother, but she will too.

XXX

"I can't believe I'm hearing this, you said you are going to make him a Spirit Detective?! A part of our team?!" A tall black haired young man said, annoyed as he pointed an accusing finger at the being he's not expecting to be there at all.

Koenma sighed out loud, "That's what I just said, did I?" He was currently in his adult form while seated behind his desk while was full of papers.

"But why!? If I remember, he tried to kill Kurama and helped Yakumo in restoring Netherworld." Yusuke slammed both fists on the table, making some papers fall messily on the floor.

The being whom Yusuke found unbelievable to become a part of their group snorted and rolled his eyes while leaning against the wall across them; Just like the silver haired kitsune, Kuronoue looked like his usual self centuries ago, a stay on the dungeons didn't really make him ugly. He may not be as popular as Youko but his looks definitely matched his friend.

And speaking of which, the fox demon who was in his human form stood meters away from him, a small smile on his face.

"Kuronoue..." Kurama regarded the bat demon with his gem green eyes."It's been awhile." Despite centuries of not having any contact with each other, he felt no grudge towards him. He's his friend after all, a partner in crime and brother for a long time.

"Yeah, it's been awhile." Kuronoue pushed off the wall and walked towards the group huddled before the Reikai prince. "Just wanna clarify something, I didn't help whoever the hell you spoke of in restoring Netherworld. I wasn't even in Ningenkai when it happened." He crossed his arms over his chest.

Kurama turned to the blackette, "He's right, remember it was an illusion made up by Yakumo's lackey."

The chimera smirked at the foul expression on the spirit detective's face. "I really look suspicious to y'all, do I?"

"Surprising, really." Kuwabara commented as he looked him up from head to toe. "And you look rather weird." And while he assessed the new member of their team, the moody and reclusive Hiei remained stoic from the corner, unaffected by what's happening.

"You and the rest will start working with Kuronoue, Yusuke." The Reikai prince said, "Don't jump to weird conclusions about him, if he will do something inappropriate he'll be punish for it." He shifted his gaze to the bat demon, "You got it, Kuronoue?"

"I certainly copy that." He grinned.

Yusuke huffed and turned to look at the long black haired demon, "Hmph, fine then." His annoyance slowly fading away, he extended a hand to Kuronoue. "Welcome to the team."

The bat demon shook his hand, "Thanks, Yusuke, right? I've been told of your information earlier along with the others." He pointed at the orange haired tall man and Hiei.

XXX

Botan sat on her oar floating mid air while watching the people in the park below her doing their own thing. She just finished a job a couple of hours ago and after ferrying the soul to Reikai, she decided to go back to Ningenkai to take a little break.

The blue haired reaper sighed happily upon seeing a couple holding hands and eating cotton candy together. 'They looked so happy...' Though she was happy on seeing such seems she also couldn't help build feel something negative from within; a longing or curiousity of what it was like to feel love. As in romantic love.

Throughout her life, she'd been mostly focused in her work as a ferry girl and assistant of Yusuke and the others. Her memories were mostly about the dark days when they were in tournaments, ferrying souls not to mention the horrible thing that Yakumo did to her.

She didn't really have that much of a happy, loving memories to remember.

And she has no attachment to any man in particular, her string was connected to Reikai and the Spirit Detectives.

*sighs* Work work work

Her pretty face turned solemn because of the thoughts she's currently having, she really couldn't help it sometimes especially when most of her female friends are already dating someone while she remained in limbo.

'Ugh, what's wrong with me?' Unconsciously, she rubbed the side of her smooth neck when her compact communicator beeped.

She took it out, flipped it open and put on a cheery smile . "Koenma-sama!"

"Are you done with your work there?" Koenma asked on the other line, "I need you here right now, I just introduce the new member of the team, he'll also be working with you, Botan so it's necessary that you meet him."

The bluette tilted her head to the side, "Eh?! A new spirit detective?" Her boss didn't mention anything in advance to her before she took off.

Koenma nodded, "Yes that's correct, please be here soon okay?"

Botan nodded and quickly saluted."On my way, Koenma-sama!"

Placing her love dilemma at the back of her mind, the blue haired reaper made her trick back to Reikai.

- TBC -

A/N: I forgot to mention, this is set up after the Poltergeist Report movie arc and instead of around 1990 or something, it'll be current year xD I also made it that Kuronoue didn't die, he just got captured by Reikai and kept him in the dungeon for a long time.

Let me know what you think, please? Constructive Criticism is highly appreciated.