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Author's Note: Hey all! Sorry it has been so long since I have updated, I have been super busy recently and just now found time to finish this chapter. Also, I want to thank all the reviews I received and I am sorry for the length Koenma explanation in chapter 1. It was a little tiring to try and read only once. Anyways, please keep coming with the reviews and I hope to get Chapter 3 up soon.
Chapter 2:
Shock. That was the only explanation for the complete silence within the large chamber. Koenma pondered what could possibly be running through the team's heads, but he did take a minute to note that this was one of those moments where you could definitely hear a pin drop. Yusuke started busting out laughing. Well, more like was one of those moments.
"Something funny?" Koenma inquired with a little agitation. He really did like the former spirit detective, but he also could understand where people were coming from when they expressed their annoyance about him. Yusuke continued laughing for another two or three minute until tears were pouring down his face.
"O-okay…" Yusuke giggled breathlessly, "wow, Koenma you should win an award for you outstanding performance." He took another breath finally calming the giggle fits and tears that threatened to roll down his face, "Now, seriously, why did you call us here?"
"None of this was a joke, Yusuke." Yusuke's face quickly changed from amusement to complete shock. "Spirit World needs your help." As soon as these words left the prince's mouth he immediately regretted it. Yusuke growled angrily,
"So tell me, what in the hell do I owe fucking Spirit World?" Koenma went to interject, but Yusuke cut him off, "OR do you expect me to just roll over and obey a place that wants my head?! Well pacifier mouth?! TELL ME!" Koenma was speechless. What was he supposed to tell the former detective? Yusuke made a good point as well. What did he owe Spirit World? He sighed and closed his eyes in defeat. Nothing, he owed Spirit World nothing. If anything he and ALL of Spirit World owed Yusuke everything. He opened his eyes and looked at Yusuke. The prince's eyes torn with emotions, emotions he didn't know how to express. The place he had called home hired a 14-year-old kid. They taught him how to fight, sent him on missions in which they expected him to die, and even had prepared a back-up plan when his eminent end finally did materialize. However, when Yusuke proved himself time and time again they discovered his demon blood. So instead of praising him and reasonably explaining that they no longer needed his services, they decided to try and have him executed. Finally, Koenma fired the young man at the Makai tournament. Yusuke started to grow angry from the prince's speechlessness and empathetic looks. "That's it!" he yelled marching over to the prince and grabbing him by his robes and lifting him in the air.
"I'm sorry…" the prince whispered. Yusuke's eyes widened in shock,
"W-what?" Koenma closed his eyes and turned his head away unable to look at the raven haired boy.
"I'm so sorry for everything, Yusuke. I never meant for any of this to happen. I never wanted you and Sensui to share the same fate." Yusuke furrowed his brows,
"What the hell are you talking about? I'm nothing like Sensui."
"Yeah Koenma, Urameshi is far from-"
"Shut it Kwabara!" Yusuke interjected,
"Maybe not." The prince continued redirecting Yusuke's attention back to him. "Yet, it seems that I am unable to keep any of my former detectives." Yusuke slowly lowered the prince to ground who still refused to look at him and instead clenched his fists in frustration. "I only know how to burn those bridges. I am an awful boss, I don't deserve any of this…" A fist connecting to his jaw cut the prince's sentence short. The room gasped in shock as Koenma was sent hurling across the room and was stopped only by his desk. Koenma moaned in pain and tuned his attention to Yusuke who was glaring daggers in to him.
"Seiously?! Yeah your right Koenma, you don't deserve any of this. You lost your balls somewhere between the Makai tournament and now." Yusuke growled, "The Koenma I knew used to have a set of those, even if they were toddler sized! Now you suddenly feel 'guilty' because of the bullshit you weren't responsible for?! Unless you are your selfish father, you didn't do anything you moron!" He stalked over to the prince who cringed in fear. He roughly grabbed the prince and flung him into his chair. "Stop feeling sorry for yourself and stop feeling sorry for me! The last thing I need to be is a charity case and especially to the like of you."
"Yusuke…" Koenma attempted,
"Shut up! Now tell your stupid ass father that he can shove this mission right up his asshole along with his head and the rest of this stupid ass place!"
"Nicely put Yusuke Urameshi." A voice boomed through the chamber, "However, how about you say those exact words to me instead." Yusuke looked up to see King Yama standing in the chamber.
"Fine." Yusuke spat, "SHOVE THIS MISSION UP YOUR ASS, ALONG WITH YOUR HEAD AND SPIRIT WORLD!" King Yama chuckled at Yusuke's bold behavior, Koenma could only shiver. "What's so funny asshole? You do have a pretty large ass so why don't you start shoving."
"I would love to," the King said sarcastically, "but would rather propose an offer instead."
"Why should I even bother listening? I should've left already so I didn't have to deal with this shit."
"But you didn't." Yusuke growled. The King chuckled and continued, "Curiosity Yusuke. Curiosity is one of the feelings that humans, demons, and animals alike share. It is what has led to great inventions and also to the demise of many."
"Great, I needed a vocabulary lesson." Yusuke said sarcastically, "Now what the hell does it have to do with me."
"It's why you stayed Yusuke." The king walked towards the angered boy and kneeled down in front of him. Yusuke stepped back defensively. "You wanted to know first off what Koenma could have wanted. Upon arrival, you wondered why it was we didn't attempt to kill you." The king closed his eyes smiling and then opened them again, "Now you are curious to have to say. And that, Mr. Urameshi, is why you have not left yet and nor will you until you hear my proposal." Yusuke growled.
"For the record, dumbass, I don't take orders well." The king nodded,
"I know, and you are than welcome to leave." Yusuke wanted desperately to turn and walk out his middle finger held high and proud. However, King Yama was right and he was curious.
"Fine." He mumbled.
"Very good. As you have all heard there is a very powerful and potentially dangerous demon living amongst the humans in America."
"Yeah," Kuwabara laughed, "especially if it's related to shorty!" He turned awaiting a response only to be shocked. Hiei was completely oblivious to the comment. His eyes were focused only on the wall behind Koenma. It was as if he had not fully processed what they had been told. Kuwabara looked away and chose to shut up rather than egg on the bewildered demon. King Yama cleared his throat to redirect Kuwabara's attention who gulped fearfully and nodded to acknowledge he was paying attention. Yusuke shook his head and mumbled an insult about Kuwabara under his breath.
"Here is what you don't know. Her name is Riley Smith. She lives in Nashville Tennessee with her father who, as she knows, is a retired biology teacher. She believes herself to be his daughter and to also be completely human. The doctor has made sure she has been unable to touch into her demon powers by using a serum, similar to a ward, that locks away her spirit energy. She is 18-years-old…"
"18?!" Yusuke exclaimed. "Koenma, I thought you said that the doctor created her about a year ago! So shouldn't we be looking for a baby?!" King Yama shook his head,
"This isn't going to make much sense Yusuke. The body he used to store the genetic make-up was that of a 18-year-old girl. Yes, his daughter was much younger when she passed away and there is an age-gap. However, to put that much power into an infant would surely kill the child. The doctor knew this so he needed to create an adult to harness the power." King Yama sighed seeing he had lost Yusuke entirely. "Think of it this way Yusuke. When you are playing a video game you can make character lookd certain ways and have certain traits. In essence, that is what the doctor did."
"Got you…." Yusuke mumbled, "What else do we need to know."
"The only other information I can give you is her address and where she goes to school. We are unaware of the young woman's appearance or even how much power she is capable of producing, We know she had the power of you two, Hiei and Kurama, but we don't know is she is even capable of controlling said power since she is unaware of its existence." King Yama looked around at the group. "Also, as for the language barrier, we will be sending you through a rigorous 6-month English class." King Yama turned his attention to Yusuke, "Now as for the matter of my deal with you Yusuke. If you agree to this mission we will drop all charges against you and your friends and you will be safe from any hunters. We will also provide protection for the lot of you just in case any vengeful demons come after any of you or your family." Yusuke eyes widened, "So , what say you?"