For those who don't know (it took me a few seconds to figure out) POV stands for "point of view". Enjoy the story!!

Setting: 125 years before the emerging of Team Urameshi.

Koenma (POV)

A young, green-skinned, eye-covered man is being escorted into my office by my trusty Ogre. He is shirtless, showing many old scars on his chest, back, and face, while his black pants are travel worn from the constant friction caused by his extreme speeds.

"What exactly have you brought me here for?" the young man asks. I look at him through my squinted eyes before replying, deciphering whether or not he's the one for the job. I decide he's perfect.

"Hiei, I have brought you here to ask for your help. Now-"

"I don't do charity work." The young man named Hiei glares at me as I quickly response-

"Of course, you will be paid in full, but you must promise to help. And, until you have finished your job, you will not be paid. You see, it's a trust issue." Too many times have I paid someone in advance and then been double-crossed. Hiei nodded his head. Good. He understood.

"So. What's the job?" That's the part I don't like. Giving out the job description is never to the employee's liking. And Hiei just happens to be one of the hardest people to please. Great.

"Our spirit detective has gone missing. For some time too, and-" I'm interrupted again…

Hiei (POV)

"You're sending me on a rescue mission?"

"Well, yes. It is, but for a VERY important person. Our Spirit Detective to be exact. Personally, I highly value my life and would like to get her rescued ASAP."

"HER?? Our spirit detective is a GIRL??" I can't believe my ears. All the talk about the tough new S.D. and "his" no mercy tactics, and "he" turns out to be a "she". Great. Oh well, might as well get this over with…

"Yes our Spir-"

"Where do I need to look?" Koenma gets an agitated look on his face, and I glare back at him. So what if I interrupted? I just want to get this rescue thing over with. As Koenma was catching himself making the face, he recollects himself and starts talking in that annoying little kid voice that I hate.

"I don't know her exact location, but I know that she is located somewhere within the Forest of Lost Demon Souls. While you are there, you will meet someone else there who is looking for her also. Travel with him. He will know how to find her faster than you."

Was that an insult? I can feel my temper rising as I think about it and almost decline his offer, but then I remember how much I need the money. Times have been rough lately.

"Fine. I'll go, but I'm short on a weapon. If I fight anything I'll be at a bit of a disadvantage."

"I don't think you will find you are at a disadvantage. There are no fortresses in the Forest. Besides, your guide is well armed and has very high capabilities." So, Koenma's telling me that I have to rely on someone else for my life?? Oh, HELL no! I do NOT like that at ALL! And I'll make sure I let him know with no mercy.

Koenma (POV)

Boy, did I get an ear full. In order to get him out of my office and on to the mission, I had no choice but to give him a weapon.

The sword was old and a bit decrepit, but it would serve its purposes. As soon as Hiei took hold of the sword, he vanished.

Afterwards, Ogre looked at me and said, "That Hiei is one interesting character." I only nodded in agreement. Indeed he was; indeed he was.

Hiei (POV)

The sword I received was in bad shape, but it's worth more than the baby king thought it is. There was no way that kid would lend me something he thought was worth something, even if it wasn't worth much.

With the sword in hand, I made my way to the Forest that would, on any other occasion, be off limits. So, why would the Koenma brat let his precious spirit detective enter this forest? It seemed too suspicious. My thoughts were interrupted by the sight of a young, white-haired fox man standing at the edge of the trees, gazing into its gaping blackness.

As I near him, he looks my way and a small smile creeps into his lips. His eyes, however, remain grave and saddened. I wonder what could make him feel so.

"You must be Hiei. I heard you would be coming to aid me in my search. My name is Kurama. Shall we begin?"