Ag- Yay! I finally updated. Hello and welcome to the next chapter of YYH: What If. I wrote this chap since somebody lacks imagination.

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YYH: What If

Chapter 2- Punishment and Persuasion

Kurama was granted some a few days with her mother before she had to report to Spirit World for her punishment. Hiei, on the other hand, was locked up in the Reikai prison waiting for the day of his audience with the ruler of Spirit world.

Shiori smiled as she watched Kurama cook from her spot in the living room. Her daughter had insisted that she take it easy for a few days after she was released from the hospital. The doctors had said that she was healthy again, as if the disease never even existed. That didn't stop her little Shuuichi from worrying. She was such a wonderful child.

Kurama walked into the room holding a tray of food. Shiori was about to say that she would eat in the kitchen but stopped when she looked into the emerald eyes of her child. They sparkled with happiness. Shiori thanked Shuuichi and took the tray. If it made her daughter happy, she would let Shuuichi pamper her.

Kurama smiled again as she entered her room. Her mother was healthy again. She would be okay. Kurama frowned. She just hoped her mother wouldn't miss her too much when Reikai gave her sentence, which would be tomorrow night.

As Kurama drifted off to sleep, she wondered how Hiei was doing and what punishment would befall him.

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Kurama awoke early Saturday morning. She got ready for her meeting with the ruler of Reikai. She dressed in her school uniform and wrote a note to her mother telling her she went out for a walk. Shiori didn't need to know that her daughter was going to be punished by the ruler or the dead.

Kurama stepped outside and awaited her ride to Reikai. At 8:00, Boton arrived.

"Hello there, Kurama. Are you ready to go?" asked Boton

Kurama sighed. "As ready as I'll ever be I guess."

"Then hop on and hold on tight."

Kurama hopped onto the ferry girl's oar. Once she was seated, they took off to the Reikai. Kurama looked back and watched as her home grow smaller. She was going to miss her mother.

When Kurama and Boton arrived at Koenma's office, Hiei was just leaving, being escorted by a guard. Kurama took note of the wards that bound the fire demon. It was obvious he was sentenced to the Reikai prison.

Their gazes met for a moment as they passed. Kurama read Hiei's gaze easy. The Reikai prison couldn't hold Hiei.

Boton and Kurama entered Koenma's office.

"Ah, Kurama. Have a seat. How's your mother doing?" asked the small ruler. He dismissed Boton with a wave of his hand.

Kurama took a seat in front of the desk. "She's doing fine. She's resting at home. The doctors still want her to take it easy though," answered Kurama.

"That's good. Now I'm sure you'd like to know your punishment. You were once Youko Kurama which itself would give you a thousand years in prison. Even discounting those crimes from your past, stealing the items of Darkness is still a pretty big offense."

"I understand," Kurama said.

"However, you did use the Mirror of Forlorn Hope to save a human life. You also aided in the capture of Hiei and the retrieval of the Sword of Darkness. After taking much into consideration I have decided your punishment.

"You will be on community service, if you will. You can clean your criminal record by helping out Yusuke with missions. I'm afraid his luck might run out soon and when that happens we'll need someone smart and powerful to help. You can still live in the Ningenkai or course. Do you accept?"

"Yes, I accept. Thank you Koenma." She bowed before turning to leave. "By the way Koenma, may I ask what Hiei's punishment was?"

"Hiei? He's a dangerous demon. He's been sentenced for 300 years in Reikai prison before we send him back to Makai.

"Oh, well good day, Koenma."

2

Six months past. Kurama lived her life like she had been for the past 15 years. The only exception was the occasional mission to go after some weak demons here and there. Yusuke was off training so he couldn't take on any missions.

It was around this time that Koenma had called Kurama to his office for the first time since her sentence.

"You wanted to see me, Koenma?"

"Kurama! Thank goodness you're here. We have a big problem. You've heard of the Four Saint Beasts, right?"

"Yes, I know of them," answered Kurama.

"Well, they have sent Makai Insects to infect Ningenkai. They want us to remove the barrier separating Makai from Ningenkai. We can't do that. I've sent Yusuke on ahead. Boton is trying to stop the insects. You must help him."

"Certainly, Koenma. But, Yusuke and I won't be enough to take on all four saint beasts."

"What are you suggesting?"

"Offer Hiei to help and in return his prison sentence is canceled."

"WHAT!? What makes you think he'd agree?"

"Hiei would want a rematch with Yusuke. Not to mention all the treasures stashed in the castle."

"I see." Koenma pushed an intercom button. "Jorge, bring Hiei in here."

A few minutes passed and the blue ogre arrived with the short demon.

"What do you want?" Hiei asked Koenma, his eyes, however, were trained on Kurama.

"The Four Saint Beasts are launching an attack. We need your power to help defeat them."

"Hn. What's in it for me?" Hiei demanded.

Kurama answered for the baby ruler. "Koenma has agreed to release you from the prison but you are still under the Reikai's watch. Besides, I'm sure the Saint Beasts have some powerful items."

"Hn." grunted Hiei.

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Ag- Lookie! I finally updated! Hope this chap wasn't too boring. Next chap. Hiei and Kurama arrive to help Yusuke and Kuwabara.

Kurama- I can believe you actually updated. Haven't I suffered enough under Sapphiredemonchi?

Ag- Nope. Read Chi's fic, people. And, my penname has changed but throughout this story I will use Ag.

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