Chapter Three: Answers, anyone?

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"This was going to be the best night she'd had. For a very long time."

The luxurious water gently lapped at her chest. She tilted her head back as a sigh of ecstasy escaped her dark pink lips. Her long ebony hair floated serenely on the still water. Drops of brownish blood dissipated, and slowly her milky white skin began to shine luminescently through. Ai sighed and simply relaxed for a few minutes. Soon however her once crystal clear water had been defiled by the dried blood and tinted to a deep brownish color. Gross. Ai drained the huge tub and refilled it. Smiling slightly she picked up shampoo from the side of the tub and smelled it. It smelled dark, spicy and exotic. Nice. She shampooed her hair slowly making sure to get all of her long hair. It reached the middle of her back. She then picked up a bar of crimson soap and began to wash herself. The dried blood flaked off, and once again her bath was a crap color. She frowned, and then spotting an odd, out of place, rubber ducky. Probably Yusukes's slipped away. She was suddenly transported to another time.

A fat chubby black haired baby splashed happily in his bubbly bath. His chubby fingers wrapped themselves around a bright yellow, orange beaked duck. He squealed with delight. His violet eyes met his mothers and a brilliant smile formed on his face. Ai smiled back and softly stroked his downy hair. "My boy, she'd whispered, I love you so very much…" Rei smiled and happily splashed her. Ai laughed and picked him up from his bath hugging him tightly. He'd squealed to be returned to his bubble bath and Ai had complied… He'd reached for her golden band. "No no baby." He'd then splashed her again and they'd both laughed.

Then Katsu had walked in holding a picture of her and her best friend Jan. He'd gotten the wrong impression. They'd been best friend since they were children. Nothing more. She'd tried to explain that, but by then…it'd been too late. Katsu had exploded telling her that she was a whore, unfaithful, a horrible mother, and that this bastard child didn't deserve to live. What he'd done next…was too horrible to even imagine. Ai had held him in her arms as his violet eyes had slowly grown dark and his breath ragged gulps. Katsu had stared at her shaking with rage. Ai remembered looking up at him, tears falling down her face. She'd then lifted up his left forearm showing him the spade-like mole on his forearm. Identical to his fathers. "Fool…" She'd whispered, her tears falling. Katsu had a stricken expression on his face. "I didn't know…"

"I hate you." She said vehemently. "I hate you."

Just then a knock sounded at the door interrupting her thoughts. Ai's ignored it. She heard the footsteps retreat. She glared at the golden bracelet still on her wrist. She wanted it off. Now. But maybe even more than that she wanted to figure out where she was, why she was here, and who the hell these people were. Oh, and where the hell was that cotton candy haired girl. What was her name…? Botan…

Meanwhile.

"How are we supposed to keep her from finding about Koenma?" Yusuke said frustrated. "Anything we might say to her will pretty much give it away." "And what if she asks about Botan again?"

"I believe it would be to our best interest if we told her the truth. However orders are orders and we are obligated to comply with them." Kurama replied.

"Keep his name out of your mouth and all will be fine," Hiei supplied, from his window perch.

"What if she ask about Botan?"

"Tell her she died."

"Hiei you are so heartless." Kurama said with a slight smile.

"Hn."

"I think I'll try and check on Miss Ai again," Kurama said starting towards the staircase.

"Okay just keep your mouth shut." Yusuke said.

"Oh I think you're the one we have to worry about." Kurama retorted.

"Hey what the hell is that supposed to mean?!" Yusuke angrily replied.

Kurama just laughed.

A knock sounded on the door again. Persistent. Ai's eyes slowly creeped open. It appeared she'd dozed off somewhere. She'd sunk dangerously low in the murky water. That would have been ironic. Girl having been through numerous near death experiences died in a Jacuzzi bath tub ladies & gentlemen.

"Miss Ai? Uhm, I was wondering if you are in need of anything?" Kurama's voice came smoothly through the door.

"I would like some clothes if that's okay."

"Of course it is." Kurama replied. The girls about the same size as Hiei. A lot skinnier but his clothes should do the trick.

"Thank you." Ai yelled through the door.

"No problem."

Ai then thought of the cotton candy haired girl.

"Kurama…?"

"Yes Miss Ai?"

"Call me Ai, please."

"Of course."

"Where is Botan?"

There was silence. Kurama was mulling the answer over. He hated to lie to the girl.

"She's at home." He finally answered. That being the closest thing to truth he could come up with.

Ai wondered what had taken him so long. Before she could ask anymore questions though he cheerfully exclaimed, "Off to get your clothes!" She heard his footsteps retreat, and a far off door open and close. Ai stared down at her water which was now cool and decided to get out. She'd been in here far too long. She grabbed a crimson towel from the towel rack and dried herself off. She then sat in the mirror and stared at her reflection. Katsu had once made her think she was gorgeous. No longer though… Disdain was reflected in her wide violet eyes. She sighed.

Kurama reappeared at the door bearing good tidings. Botan had shown up unexpectedly to answer questions and provide clothes for Ai. She was rather impatient to see how she was doing after Yukina's healing. Kurama held the black slacks in his hand, along with a long sleeved black shirt, that had a violet dragon crawling up the side. There were also some black shoes. Kurama held a black bra and some black panties. His face was flushed. The clothes reminded him of Hiei. Eh.

"Miss Ai, Botan is here to see you."

Ai jumped off the sink and practically ripped open the door. "Thank you!"

Kurama stared at her towel clad body uncomfortably. He nearly shoved the garmets at her, causing the underwear to fall to the floor. The both stared down at it. "Uh…Thanks." Ai said slightly embarrassed. Kurama was more than slightly embarrassed, he was mortified. His other side however could barely contain its laughter. He'd certainly changed. That was for damn sure.

"She'll see you after you change." Kurama said, and ran off.

Ai's eyes followed him and she smiled. It was time for some answers. She quickly got herself dressed, and braided her long hair, typing it with a violet ribbon that had been in her pants' pocket. She started down the stairs and stopped as she heard voices coming from the other room. It was a woman's.

"Koenma said I could tell her anything she wished to know. Expect mention his name of course."

"Its too late for that. The girl is standing just outside of the door." Hiei supplied darkly.

Ai stepped in, her face dark. "What does that ass have to do with this?"

Sorry this chapter was so dreadfully boring but we're leading up.

And the reason she doent recognize Koenma, having seen him earlier. Is because the only form she's seen him in is his teenager one. :

If anyone could supply me with any facts on Yu Yu Hakusho I'd more than grateful. Oh and does anyone have an suggestions for future powers?