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Disclaimer: I do not own Yu Yu Hakusho, but I do own Kumi/Shadow's Blood and the story itself.
Her Bleeding Eyes
By:
FadedxEyes
The Spirit Detectives stood around Koenma's desk. Yusuke was complaining about never getting a vacation, while the poor ruler was trying to explain why they were even there. Kurama, Kuwabara, and Hiei just stood back, watching the events unfold.
"Urameshi, shut up!" Kuwabara yelled after ten minutes of just standing there. Yusuke looked around sheepishly, as if he forgot his companions were behind him. "Thank you Kuwabara. Anyway, Yusuke would you like to know why you are here?" Koenma asked with, trying to keep his temper under control. "Umm, sure, that'd be nice," the spirit detective said, realizing he was here for an actual reason. However, before Koenma could talk, Yusuke mumbled something about how toddlers shouldn't be rulers.
"I have a new mission for you all," after pausing for dramatic effect, he continued, ignoring Yusuke's comment. "The arrest of Shadow's Blood," even the Lord of the Spirit World cringed slightly at the mention of her name. However, judging by the two human's expressions, they would need more of an explanation.
"Didn't Shadow's Blood disappear about twenty years ago?" Kurama asked. "Yes, but about five years ago, more murders and thefts started happening, following the same m.o. as before." "Wait! So who exactly is this 'Shadow's Blood' guy?" Yusuke chimed in.
"Shadow's Blood is a centuries-old cat demon and a woman, not a man. She's a highly trained assassin and an expert thief and is at the top of the 'Most Wanted' list. Not much else is known about her; she's too fast to be picked up on the cameras, too trained to trip off a motion detector or any booby traps or anything! She can also shield her own aura, so she'll only be found if she wants to be found," Koenma explained, in one breath,
"Well geez, that'll make finding her easy!" Yusuke fumed. "Or do you think we're so awesome we can find her on our own?" Kuwabara asked, causing everyone else in the room to sigh at his stupidity. "Actually, I called you here today so I could tell you now, and not waste any time later. You see, mainly she just goes on random sprees. But, there is a pattern she follows; every third full moon, at moonrise, she breaks into this palace for a theft. That time is coming up in two weeks," Koenma clarified, breathing throughout his speech this time.
"So, you made me ditch Keiko, again, for something that's not gonna happen for two weeks?" Yusuke growled again. "Yusuke, you don't understand! You have to know this now, so you can prepare," the small ruler whined. It was past his nap time and he quite cranky.
"Whatever, I'm leaving. Call me when she actually gets here," Yusuke said as he walked out the door, disregarding what his boss had just said. Apparently, Yusuke's words counted for the others, for they followed him out the door. What they left behind was a Koenma on the verge on a temper tantrum.
With Yusuke and co.
"Hey, Kurama, do you know anything else about this 'Shadow's Blood' chick?" Yusuke asked, realizing he should've probably stayed to find out more about her. The four teens had strayed into a park while deciding what to do.
"Not much, I've only run into her once. She's violent, aggressive, cut-throat, and has a colorful vocabulary. Most of the Makia's residents want her dead, but she does have some supporters," the red-head gave his information. "I bet she'd be fun," Yusuke replied with a grin. The others sighed, watching the fourteen year-old slip into LaLa Land.
Keiko Yukimura stood not to far away and heard the boy's insensitive comment. She fumed and stomped over to the small group, wondering what and who they were talking about. "Yusuke! Yusuke!" Keiko called, Kuwabara waited to see what would happen. Hiei and Kurama, however, had left earlier, after Yusuke's comment.
"Uh, hey Keiko," he slurred slightly. "What are you talking about?" she said, playing dumb. "Um, coffee?" he replied, questionably delayed. "Hmm. What's 'fun' about coffee?" she asked with raised eyebrows. Yusuke decided to take this as a hint to run back to his house. Kuwabara tried to comfort her, but Keiko was already right behind him. The orange haired teen walked back to his own house, muttering 'whipped' in Yusuke's direction.
With Koenma
Koenma sat at his desk, stacks and stacks of papers littered over the oak desk. His hand was cramping after signing and stamping about three piles and more were steadily being brought in. Though, the ruler wasn't paying attention and let multiple demons into the Human World, granted many people their lives back, and many other things.
Just as he finished signing a fourth stack, Botan rushed in. Her sudden appearance deflated his need for a hissy fit. "What is it?" he asked, half-heartedly, before she could even get out the words 'Koenma, sir.' She blinked slightly and regained herself. "I just got the news. One of the spies has a lead on where Shadow's Blood might be!"
The toddler's mood instantly rising, he jumped on top of his desk, kicking off some piles as he did. "Get as many men as you can out there to follow the lead. Send for the Team right away!" Koenma cheered. Botan smiled at his new joy before leaving to do what she was told. The blue haired woman bubbly gave out Koenma's orders to the troops, but faltered when talking to Yusuke.
"What do you mean, 'Koenma needs to see me'?" the teen screeched through the communicator. "I was just there, now what does he want!" "Yusuke please, just come now. I'm setting up a portal so gather up everyone else." After much more arguing, he huffily gave in, "Fine! Where's the portal going to be?" Botan disconnected the line after giving the location and time.
A half hour later, the Team stood in Koenma's office for the second time that day. "Yusuke, don't start complaining," the toddler advised upon seeing the boy's mouth open. All four members of the Team were there, which surprised him. "Shadow's Blood was spotted about forty minutes ago, and the lead is being followed. So, I need you all here incase she is found and we need help capturing her." Yusuke and Kuwabara seemed to want to point out the word 'incase' but decided against it.
Before the boys could 'make themselves to home,' the door opened abruptly. Five strong looking men walked in. Four of them carried the form of a small, unconscious woman. Each of them roughly carried one of her limbs. The fifth man stood in front of Koenma's desk, the two of them talking in whispers.
Yusuke and Kuwabara strained to see the woman, but their view was abstracted by the heavy-built men holding her. Koenma's voice rose above a whisper, "Put her under maximum security, and make sure to use the energy restricting shackles. We'll keep her there until she regains consciousness and decide what to do with her then." The men left to do what they were told to.
"Aren'tcha gonna give her medical attention!?" Kuwabara shouted, taking everyone by surprise. The toddler gave him a pointed look with raised eyebrows. "Kuwabara, she's facing the death penalty, there's no point in it." "You mean she doesn't deserve it! Maybe she is an evil monster-demon, but she's a woman and she's suffering!" Kuwabara continued. "How can she be suffering if she's not even awake, stupid?" Yusuke questioned.
"Her energy is way low, an-," "Kuwabara enough!" Koenma silenced the worried teen. "Now, all of you, out! I'll send for you when she wakes up." With that they were ushered out the door like cattle. Kuwabara mumbling about injustice, Yusuke complaining about always getting called over no-big-deals, and Kurama and Hiei stayed silent.
This chapter is basically setting more background, it'll have more about Kumi/Shadow's Blood soon (probably next chapter). Anywayz, I'll update, so please review and I'll be happy! Constructive criticism is always appreciated.