All eyes turned to the plant as the green haired demon spoke once more," She was just a little girl when he turned her into this plant" Kuwabara clinched his
fists, "Who would turn an innocent little girl into a plant!" The green haired demon shrugged, "He showed up at my flower stand and told me to give it to a
women he described, her name was Shiori I believe. He said he would let me live here in human world in peace, no one would bother me. He kept his word, as
did I. He told me this plant was really a little girl and that if any harm came to the plant while in my care he would send me to spirit world prison for the rest of
my life. I can't answer why he turned her into a plant, he never told me" Hiei and Kurama exchanged glances, "Spirit world prison? What is the name of this
man you are speaking about?" The green haired florist's purple irises scanned the three men in front of him, "Seeing as how you work with that spirit detective
you should know all about the man I am speaking of." Hiei's eyes narrowed, "Answer the question." Putting his hands up defensively he replied, "Koenma, ruler
of spirit world."
Kuwabara gasped, " No way! Koenma wouldn't do something like that!" Once again the green haired man shrugged, " I have no reason to lie, if you don't
believe me ask him yourself."
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"Lord Koenma Sir, you have some visitors" The mini-ruler looked up from his desk, to see George standing timidly by the large wooden doors that lead to his
office, "Its Kurama..and Hiei..and Kuwabara's here too" Koenma's features twisted into a brief look of confusion, "Hmm.. that's a bit unexpected, bring them in."
George opened the doors and the three team members piled in. Koenma studied the three before he noticed what was in Kurama's hands. His eyes widened,
before he could say anything Kuwabara spoke.
" Is this plant really a little girl? Or would she even be a little girl anymore? Why would you turn an innocent little girl into a plant!?" Koenma began to stutter,
clearly not expecting this to be the reason for their unexpected visit. " Kuwabara, please understand I did what I thought was best for her." "Turning a little girl
into a plant doesn't sound like what would be best for her!" Koenma sighed, " Let me explain…" Jumping up onto his desk the mini-ruler began to pace back
and forth. "Since her existence demons have been after her and her kind. They killed her parents, her siblings, her entire tribe..if I hadn't turned her into that
plant she would no longer be alive either."
Koenma stared at the plant being held protectively in Kurama's hands. " I knew if I could somehow get the plant into Kurama's care she would be safe.
Although, at the time I had my doubts about Kurama…Youko had a lot more influence over him than now. I did know that he cherished his plants and that he
would do all that he could to keep his plants from harm."
"What is she? Why were demons after her?" Hiei asked with a glint of curiosity in his eyes. "She is not human. She is… I believe she is around 2000 years old,
though in human years she is only 17." Koenma stopped pacing and plopped back down in his chair, "and to answer your second question, demons have been
after her since she was born because she is a nekomata, she is the very last of her kind."
Kurama and Hiei both gasped while Kuwabara just stood there confused. " Whats a ..nekomata?"
" A nekomata is a lot like a cat demon, though a nekomata is much more powerful. I have heard they have the ability to enter others dreams." Koenma nodded,
"Yes that is true Kurama. They also have the ability to disguise themselves as a cat, as do all cat demon species. " "So, demons have been after he because
she can enter dreams? Aren't there other types of demons who can do that?" Koenma nodded, " Yes, but she is a very rare type of nekomata, she is the only
pure white nekomata ever known to exist. Unlike the others who have various markings and come in a variety of colors, none have ever been known to be
pure white in color. As for her ability to enter dreams, she can do more than just view others dreams, she can makes their dreams a reality. No other
nekomata, no other demon for that matter, has such an ability." A grin etched itself onto Hiei's face, " So if I were to dream that I was ruler of demon world she
could make such a dream a reality" " Keep on dreamin shorty, why would she ever make that dream a reality!" Hiei glared at his orange haired teammate, "I
wonder if I dreamed of killing you she would agree to…" "There is no point in exchanging insults." Kurama interrupted. "Koenma, she has asked us for her help.
I believe she wants to be freed from her life as a plant."
Upon hearing Kurama's words Koenma began to fidget nervously. " I do not think it is a good idea Kurama, she is much safer as a plant. If I were to release
her sooner or later demons would find out and they would begin searching for her once more."
Everyone eyed the plant now sitting on Koenma's desk, "After all these years, why does she suddenly want to be freed?" "I don't know" Koenma replied. "I'm
sure she has a good reason. Maybe shes just tired of being a plant.. I know I wouldn't want to be stuck as a plant all day."
"Perhaps you could turn her back and she could answer the question herself." Kurama commented. "Err..I..I can't." "Why not?" Kuwabara asked. "Because she
will be mad…very mad..she might…she might attack me!" "Hn! how pathetic! Afraid of a flee ridden house cat! " Koenma frowned, " I'm not afraid! I just…fine!
I'll change her back, but you have to agree to keep her in your sights at all times."
" and what if she decides to take off back to demon world?" "Before I turned her into a plant I placed a collar around her neck, it keeps her under my control.
She cannot go anywhere without my permission, she is micro chipped as well." "Do you give her flea baths as well?" Hiei wise cracked.
"Come on already! Turn her back into a cat! Or a neko…what did you say she was again?"
"A nekomata" Kurama replied. "Okay okay, everyone stand back." Koenma began to chant something in a strange language then he simply snapped his fingers
and a thick fog like smoke erupted from the plant covering the entire room. Once the smoke cleared everyone stared at Koenma's desk where the plant had
been, now in its place was a white fluffy cat with eyes as red as Hiei's.
"Is that..is that her? Shes…shes almost as cute at my EIKICHI !" Kuwabara exclaimed while running over and picking the cat up. The cat growled angrily,
escaping Kuwabara's grasp the cat attached itself to his face and began its assault. Hiei grinned as Kuwabara began to scream like a girl, "I think I am going to
like this women."
"Jade! Enough!" The cat removed itself from Kuwabara. George opened the door to Koenma's office to hand him some paperwork, the cat took this chance to
make a break for it. It ran out the doors leading to Koenma's office and out down the hall. "GEORGE!" Although it really wasn't his fault the cat escaped,
Koenma took his anger out on the poor ogre anyways.
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Kurama had decided to look in the library for the girl while the others searched elsewhere.
Isles upon isles he searched until he finally came upon her. She was no longer in cat form, she had now transformed into her demonic body. He studied the girl
who sat huddled in a corner, her face not visible.
Her ears began to twitch as Kurama made his way over to her. As she looked up at him with startled eyes, he was taken aback at how striking her features
were. Her snow white hair reached to her lower back, matching the color of her skin. Her large eyes were catlike and glowed a beautiful golden color.
"Hello Jade, it's a pleasure to finally meet you in person so to speak."