[A/N: Enjoy the story! Just something I did for fun.
A good song for this chapter is Real Emotion by Jade from Sweetbox. (This is the FFX-2 version!)
Chapter One: What Can I Do For You?
I stared in the mirror and ran a hand through my hair as I debated on whether or not I wanted to take up a friend's offer about that haircut. Shrugging, I turned and left the restroom.
"Yusuke?" I called out. The new apartment was still a bit like a maze to me, and I wasn't entirely used to it just yet. After all, we'd only gotten the keys that morning, and thanks to Kuwabara, Hiei, and Kurama, we were able to move all of our belongings into the new apartment.
"Yes, Tori?" Yusuke called from the kitchen downstairs. The apartment was so cool. It actually consisted of two stories with my room, Yusuke's room, a guest room, and a restroom upstairs and a kitchen, living room, and restroom downstairs.
"Tell me again why we're in Virginia?" I asked as I walked down the stairs.
"Tori, did you forget again that Rossi and Hotch work at the BAU?" Yusuke asked, amused as I walked into the kitchen, joining him. His jet black hair wasn't slicked back like normal as he dressed in his casual gray T-shirt and black pants.
I sighed. "No…" I hopped onto the little island that sat in the middle of the kitchen.
"Besides. We can't all be staying in the same area." I knew that Yusuke was referring to Kuwabara, Hiei, and Kurama. They were practically my best friends. We had all been in Kyoto for four years, defending the world from evil, before Koenma decided (after Atsuko had passed suddenly) that we all needed to relocate. Now, Kuwabara was left in Kyoto, Hiei was moved to San Francisco, California, and Kurama was relocated to Houston, Texas. I knew it was better this way, and protecting the safety of the world would be easier, but I couldn't help missing my friends.
"I know." I frowned.
"Then what's wrong?"
"I just … miss everyone, I guess."
Yusuke gave a sad smile before he walked over to me and patted a hand on my head before he gently pulled me forward and kissed my forehead. He was very older brother-ish, and has gotten more so after Atsuko died. It was soothing for me to see Yusuke trying to be the good brother, especially since we weren't fully related. We had the same father, though I had no idea who he was, but I had never met my own mother. Atsuko would tell me as I grew up how wonderful my mother was, and how proud she would have been to see you now, but she never told me who my mother was.
"It'll be okay." Yusuke patted my cheek.
I smiled and nodded. Yusuke was right. It will be okay. Itwill. "We should get dinner started. Everyone will be over soon." I said.
For an hour and a half, Yusuke and I probably did more messing around than actual cooking, but it was fun. Sure, Yusuke was four years older than me (as he is twenty-four), but who's to say two grown adults couldn't have fun once in a while?
We were almost done with dinner before a knock came at the door.
"I'll get it." Yusuke grinned as he saw I was covered in flour. I rolled my eyes as my brother went to open the door. "Hello, Hotch." Yusuke gave a quick bow.
"Hi, Yusuke." Aaron Hotchner said as he stepped inside and took off his shoes. He was very tall and had black hair and dark brown eyes. He was dressed in a black suit, as I had seen him wear every other time I'd seen him. "Tori."
"Hi, Hotch!" I grinned. "How are you?"
"Okay." He looked tired, and I hoped dinner would help him feel better. Hotch was always really stressed, and I felt bad because I wasn't sure how to help him.
"Hey, keep the door open!" I heard David Rossi calling from outside.
"Hey, Rossi." Yusuke grinned as he stepped aside. "And Gibbs."
My heart fluttered upon hearing that Gibbs had arrived. It had been a while since I had seen him, so I really kind of missed him. Of course, I missed Hotch and David, too, but I popped in occasionally to see them, but it just always seemed like Gibbs was always busy.
Two men entered the apartment. The first was David, who was tall had dark hair (that seemed to be graying a bit, but I don't think I'd ever say anything out loud), light, brown eyes, and a beard. He was dressed formally and in a suit, much like Hotch, so I started to suspect that the two just left the BAU. The second was Leroy Jethro Gibbs, and he was also tall, though he had fading hair, light, blue eyes, and was dressed in khaki slacks, red, button up shirt, and gray jacket.
"Hi, Tori." David smiled and waved to me.
"Long time, no see, Tori." Jethro smiled at me.
"Hi, guys!" I smiled back as I set plates of food in front of the seats for each person to take. "How have you guys been?"
Both men mumbled "okays" as everyone took a seat at the table. I wasn't sure whether this would be a business meeting or not. This gather wasYusuke's idea, after all. As it turned out, the gathering was mainly because Yusuke wanted for Hotch, David, and Jethro to know that we had moved to Quantico. Dinner was an opportunity for everyone to catch up with old friends, since they tended to meet under horrifying circumstances, so dinner was a nice change for once.
"Will you be coming by the BAU headquarters tomorrow?" Hotch asked after dinner, with his perfect poker face as Yusuke had gone to take a phone call. It felt to me that Hotch may have lost his ability to smile after Haley's passing, but I hoped that it would change, and that he would cheer up some.
"Um," I was caught a bit off-guard by this question. "If I have the time, I absolutely will."
"It would be nice to see you around sometime. I'll be sure to let JJ know you may be visiting."
I nodded. Hotch and David had told me very much about their team, as Jethro had told me much about his own team, but I've never had the opportunity to meet either group.
After dinner, I was very sad to see my old friends leave.
"Great to see you, Tori. And you, too, Yusuke." Hotch patted my shoulder.
"And you, Hotch." Yusuke shook his hand.
After checking to see that the coast was clear, Hotch jumped into the air and disappeared.
"Take care of yourself, Tori, and be nice to your brother." David ruffled my hair a bit and shook Yusuke's hand before he left in the same manner. It was amusing, the way David treated me like a daughter. Though it was nice having Yusuke there with me, this kind of made up for the absence of a father figure.
"It was nice to see you two again. Thank you both for dinner." Jethro said.
"No problem." I smiled up at Jethro.
He leaned forward and placed a gentle kiss on my forehead, and to be honest, I really missed those. "I'll see you later, okay? You're welcome to stop by NCIS headquarters in DC, if you want." Jethro said. "Be good, Yusuke." He shook Yusuke's hand and clapped him once on the shoulder.
I smiled and hugged Jethro, which caught him off guard. He froze for a moment before he snapped out of his trance and hugged me back. It was nice being able to see Jethro again, knowing he wasn't too busy to see me and Yusuke once in a while.
"I've got to get going." Jethro said.
"Okay." I answered as I let go. "I'll see you later."
"Bye, Tori." Jethro stepped outside, ready to jump into the air.
"Semper fi." I said, suddenly remembering the US Marines motto.
Jethro stopped before he turned and smiled at me. I smiled back and watched as he nodded in my direction and jump into the air, disappearing as Hotch and David had. Sighing, I shut and locked the door before heading up to my room to change into my black tank and navy blue sweat pants and lay down to rest for the night. (Or at least, I hoped for the night.)