Chapter 2: Just Think

As Yusuke walked down the streets of Japan, kicking a can thoughts entered his mind. How was he supposed to talk to the guys about this mission and actually convincing Hiei of all to come along without him saying the usual remarks on humans and their weakness.

It had been many years now since they all had a real mission together. He wondered if going to them now, would they hesitate to come join or would they back out saying they had their lives to live and the missions weren't as important. They all had duties and reasons why they were together those many years ago. When it came to the missions when they were teenagers, just children even they were trying to find themselves.

Hiei was in search of his sister struggling weather or not to tell her that he was her older brother and then getting stronger with the dragon wave attack. He'd beaten himself up for being so 'weak' and then punishing his arm for it not 'obeying' him as he wanted. Kurama, he was in a total chapter amongst the boys. He had hidden a secret from the women he said he loved, who gave him a second chance at life. He had deemed himself unworthy at one point in the dark tournament, Yusuke didn't understand that at all but now growing up and having struggles of his own he probably now understood. Kurama had meant that statement as his youkai self. Kuwabara struggled with his 'physic' powers somewhat until he meet Yusuke and helped him defeat monsters, and then there was that whole never thinking before he spoke ordeal. Kuwabara would have fights with Hiei saying he really didn't like him but deep down he did and that went with Hiei too. He found a way to look at things Yusuke thought but Kuwabara was pretty normal living wise from the other three men except his sister beating the living daylights out of him when he'd loose a match. In some ways' Kuwabara was trying to prove himself to his older sister.

Now trying to figure out how to get them, Kurama who was with his stepfather and running the business and going to college seemed to be a double load on the fox spirit. Kuwabara was more likely to come along freely since they shared a dorm in their college years, and he was always asking why the Lord of the Spirit World hadn't called upon them.

Yusuke had just left Genkai's temple as these thoughts occurred. She had told him once everyone agreed to come to meet her at her temple to go over the teleportation technique. He cringed at the memory of Genkai yelling at him.

"Don't screw this up dimwit. I don't have patients when it deals with other worlds," she scolded.

"Alright grandma chill I'm not stupid I hear ya," Yusuke said waving her warning aside.

"I swear Yusuke if you fail I will kill you slowly,"

Yusuke was taken aback by the sudden threat that sent shivers down his spine. She never ever since he known her had talked to him in such a manner like right now.

"Genkai what's up with you?" Yusuke asked concerned.

He just watched her take a deep breath and turn around with out saying much and walked into the temple. Yusuke shook his head and looked down at his feet there just where Genkai stood were little droplets of water. Had she been crying? Yusuke quickly left wanting to get this mission over and then going to his master to see what was up with the mood swings. The old women had already found a place in his heart and now his mind. He wouldn't rest until he found out what was torturing the older women. He had seen something behind her pale brown eyes and he would most defiantly find out.

"Hey Yusuke wait up," he heard Keiko calling jarring him out of thought.

He stopped in his tracks and waited for her to caught up. He looked up at her and tried to smile but the smile was just forced. Keiko looked Yusuke over and frowned herself.

"What's wrong Yusuke?" she slowly asked.

Yusuke took a deep breath he didn't want to bring up the Genkai issue until he was most certain it was something because of the mission that dealt with Genkai and her personal life. "I have a mission. So I can't spend the summer with you," He blandly put.

"Oh, so I guess its important then?" Keiko said knowing very well every mission was important. But now that she was with Yusuke her views sort of changed.

Yusuke nodded and spotted a café. He took her hand and made his way to the tables outside the restaurant.

"Its not like I want to take this mission its just that a girl has something the market wants," he whispered as they sat down.

Keiko's head snapped up from looking at the menu. She had thought his excuse would be something about going to the demon world for another tournament that she didn't want to hear about. She couldn't bare to see him all beat up but that was when she saw the real Yusuke, when he fought. He was so much older then she realized when she first saw him have a real challenge. She saw how much he glowed with pride and enjoyment. But the aftermath of him in pain but with joy in his eyes tore at her heart and if he did have to return to save all these people she would understand.

"This girl, is she a demon?" She asked knowing that the market had once dealt with Yukina in a way.

"No Koenma said she is a human girl her powers are similar to Kuwabara's."

Keiko nodded and placed her hand on the table. She looked at him and smiled.

"Have you talked to the guys yet?" Keiko asked.

Yusuke shook his head. He didn't know where to start. He wanted to get Hiei's answer out of the way but having Kuwabara and Kurama's help into getting Hiei's answer was probably the best way to go. He knew back several years the three of them had to gang on Hiei to get him to cooperated.

"I could help you," Keiko offered.

"How so?"

"Well my mom works for Kurama's dad maybe I could go over there and see if I can get Kurama."

Yusuke smiled and stood up. "Wonderful Keiko then I can go get Kuwabara and Kurama then triple team Hiei." Yusuke smiled and held out his hand. "I can walk you so far but the rest is all up to you. Don't screw up I know how you get distracted by pretty colors," he laughed.

Thanks to Suki-Saki-14 for reviewing and keep coming I will post as much as I can. College for me is coming up and I need to by books and work more hours oh Yeah but the Chapters will be up some short some long doesn't really matter just as I get them up and they make sense. Also like I stated in my other fics all bashing and otherwise is welcomed your just helping me.