"Now Her Soul Is Dead, Now Her Bodies Raw, You Can Numb Her Pain
Watch The Blood Run Down Her Face.
But Dont Take Notice.
Watch The Blood Run Down Her Arms.
Please Don't Take Notice.
I Know You Have Her Soul.
(and) I See It In Your Eyes.
She Knows You Have Her Soul."
-Paperdoll by Kittie

The moment Kurama entered the house, he apologized for sleeping conditions. I was to be sleeping on the couch, which I had no problem with. It was far better than sleeping on the floors, which were tile. I put my bag nearly behind the couch to make sure it was hidden and not taking up any room. I sat on the couch and looked around the room. It was a small place, but typical Kurama design.

Kurama glared at the phone as it rang. I tried to not laugh, making it turn into a quiet giggle. I growled at myself for sounding like an annoying girl, then looked down when Kurama glared at me. What bit him in the ass?

"Yes…why?…..I will not allow it….no. Yusuke…."

Even only hearing one side, I knew Yusuke was pestering Kurama, more than he already was. Once Kurama hung up, he sighed. "Yusuke insists on a sleep over." He muttered.

I smiled. "That'd be fun." I said. It would certainly get rid of the awkward feeling that lingered in the air.

Kurama smiled back. "Well, I wouldn't mind it, if someone else was hosting it." He pointed out. I looked around the room and nodded. Everything was clean, like it was all props for a housing magazine.

Kurama got up and vanished down the small hallway, coming back with blankets and pillows.

"Aww, Kurama, you didn't have to do that." I whined, feeling bad.

He looked at me. "Didn't take you for a whiner. Anyways, I'm sure you use pillows and blankets to sleep, so I brought them." He explained.

I shrugged. I took the few pillows he brought out and made a mini fort and put the blanket on the couch, setting it up for when I would go to bed.

"I'm going to be going to bed now, sleep well Kyoko." Kurama said, vanishing down the hallway once more.

I nodded, laying down and falling asleep soon after.

"You wake her, I'm not responsible for what she does to you." Kurama said from the kitchen. The house was filled with the scent of breakfast foods being cooked, and it was amazing.

"She won't harm me." Yusuke said, sitting himself on the floor in front of the couch. He started to poke my side.

Before anyone could tell him it was wise to stop, I grabbed Yusuke's hand, twisting it. "Listen Yusuke Urameshi, you got my attention. I'm up. Now leave me be." I said, glaring at him coldly. It most likely would have been more threatening if I wasn't just waking up, but Yusuke got the point and moved a way.

I looked at Kurama, "I thought you preferred others hosting events?" I asked.

Kurama looked over at me, carrying huge plates of food for everyone. "I do, it can't be helped if they just all show up here." He pointed out.

I shook my head sitting up. "Um yeah, it's called telling them to get the fuck out." I pointed out with a smile. Although, we all knew Kurama was too nice for that.

Grabbing my clothes and such out of my bag, I headed to the bathroom to get ready for the day. Coming back out I took a seat next to Yusuke and Kuwabara. Hiei stood by the window avoid much contact with us. Kurama took seat and waiting until everyone was all set before he ate himself.

After I finished eating, I rinsed off my plate and put it in the sink. "Kurama, I'll do dishes." I told him. He looked at me and decided not to protest. I walked over to Hiei and sat on the floor.

"Sorry if I was bothersome yesterday for you." I said looking up at him.

He glanced down, then back to the window. Back to silence.

"Also, thanks." I said standing up. I knew he had nothing to say, so I didn't bother to wait. I sat on the couch and dug out my book to read, waiting for everyone to finish eating. Seeing Yusuke and Kuwabara being the only ones left, of course, I walked over snagging Yusuke's plate and fork to steal a few bites.

"Everything is so much better stolen." I said appreciating the few bites I was able to snag before Yusuke nearly beat me for his plate back. Finally bored trying to fight off Yusuke to keep his plate, I gave it back and went back to my book.

Once Yusuke and Kuwabara finished eating, I did the dishes and put them away. Everyone was in their own conversation with one another. It still struck me odd that I've only known these people for a few weeks and they were already pretty much my family. The phone rang and I answered it. "Hello, Minamino residence." I answered.

"Oh Goody, it's you!" Botan exclaimed.

"No, it's the muffin man's wife." I said.

She sighed. "Listen, Koko, now isn't the time for sarcasm." She demanded. Before I could open my mouth to apologize, she continued, "The demon that attacked you. He's a bird demon, believed to be a part of the same clan your blood traces to. That specific clan was wiped out, and only pure bird demons or those loyal to the leader lived."

I gripped the phone tied. I took a deep breath, trying to not let anything she said phase me. "Alright, What, mister Koenma wants the group there to hunt for the guy or whatever?" I guessed. It had always seemed to be the case.

At this point everyone looked at me, full alert.

"Well that seems to be the case, but Koenma wants to meet you." Botan said.

So after all these years, I finally got the meet the baby? Took her long enough. "Alrighty." I mumbled. By the sounds of it, I was to be the damsel of the situation.

What makes you say that? Hiei's voice filled my head, he sounded very amsued. I looked at him.

"Koko, it's for your safety!" Botan shouted, knew I was much less than pleased.

I rolled my eyes. "I'm not a human and I'm not a kid. I'm 200 freakin' years old. I highly doubt that's considering a kid." I said.

She laughed. "Yes, but 200 is actually young for a demon." she pointed out.

I glared at the phone. "When you want us?" I asked coldly.

"Now would be good." She laughed and hung up. I slammed the phone down and Hiei smirked. I let him admire the pretty middle finger.

"What's up?" Yusuke asked.

I screamed in fustration, unable to actually speak. Kuwabara gawked at me. "What the hell was that about?" He asked.

To save me from speaking, Hiei spoke. "Koenma wants to meet Kyoko. And there's actually information on the demon." he explained.

I imagined him smiling cheerfully for feeling ahead of everyone else on information. I bit my tongue to hold back a laugh. Hiei glared at me. I smiled, giving him the 'what's up' nod.

He shook his head and looked down to the ground.

I made sure to keep a pouty face during the whole visit with Koenma. Koenma glared at me, clearly not amused with my childish act. Although, he was a child himself, so him not being amused was pointless.

"Listen here baby-kins, tell me the freakin' demon's name, along with his location." I demanded. He blinked at me.

"Yusuke, is she like your long lost sister or something?" Koenma asked.

Yusuke smirked. "Naw, I wish." He said putting his arm around me.

Koenma nodded. "Very well then, Kyoko, I assume you know you are a target?"

I nodded, obviously I knew I was a target. "Oh geez! Really?" I made sure I sounded as shocked as possible.

Koenma glared at me. Everyone just watched silently, knowing they'd get snapped at if they chirped in. I smiled a sweet FU smile.

"Do you want the information or not!" He shouted. I rolled my eyes.

"Well I'm a target, and you want me under watch by these goobers. So kind of no. I'd prefer a one man operation on killing the son of a bitch, not a team work mission." I said coldly.

Yusuke looked at me. "Um, Kyo. Are you retarded! You blacked out at the sight of him. Clearly a 'one man operation' is just screaming suicide!" Yusuke exclaimed. Yusuke was definitely pissed and worried.

"Alright. It's settled. Kyoko, you can work with them on this, considering it's more of a personal matter for you." Koenma announced.

I glared at Yusuke and Koenma. "Whatever. Just give me the friggin' info!" I said.

Koenma smiled and tossed me a folder with at least 70 pieces of paper. "You wanted info, there you go." He said.

I gawked up at him. I was about to question the folder, but Kuwabara beat me. "Wait, this is the dude's file!" He exclaimed, overwhelmed at the sight of it.

Koenma nodded. "Don't worry Kuwabara, you don't have to read any of it. I know you didn't get to graduate above picture books yet." I said with a smirk.

"What are you implying!" He shouted.

"Sorry, was that not clear enough? I was calling you stupid, dumb ass." I grumbled, skimming over the first page of the file.

I couldn't help but laugh. I've heard of strange and unusual names, but this one was the winner by far.

"what's so funny?" Koenma asked, now curious.

"Yotakatori? Really? Sounds like a kid's tv show." I said.

Yusuke laughed. "Now, here's YO! Taka, tori!" He said pretending to be a tv announcer. We high fived at our creativity. Koenma was far from amused at our imitations. I probably wouldn't have felt so accomplished, if I didn't notice that Hiei smiled.


Okay, soo there's chpt 4. reviews please? (: