I want to thank all if my readers for showing your love with your reviews. It means the world to me you all are reading. I hope you enjoy the new chapter Chapter 3 "You have a point there." I muttered to myself. I kept finding myself surprised by this man. "Are you hungry? Do you want some breakfast?" "Sure." "How does blueberry pancakes with peanut butter and bananas sound?" He asked as he stood from the bed. I was in awe of this man. How did he know I love blueberry pancakes? He must be someone close to me. A knock on the door disrupted my train of thought and the little girl with the fangs came in with a golden tray with porcelain plates lined with gold. She walked to a small dining table for two on the right side of the room parallel to Sir's big chair and began to make the table. Sir gently picked me up from the bed and placed me on my feet before escorting me to my seat. He was such a gentleman but even through all of his convincing explanation, I didn't trust him. For all I know he's taking advantage of my memory loss. On the other hand, how did he know my favorite food if his words were not the truth. On the main dish, laid neatly, was my pancakes with peanut butter and bananas on top. On a separate but smaller plate, sausage and a hard boiled egg without the shell, sliced and seasoned was emitting the most delicious smell. There was a cup of hot green tea and a large glass of fresh orange juice. It look spectacular for something so simple as pancakes. "Do you like it?" Sir asked me sitting down across from me after pushing my chair in. "It looks so delicious. How did you get this food from Human World?" I asked while picking up my fork and butter knife to cute I to the pancake. "Oh these delicacies are from here in Demon World." He commented inattentively. I stopped my fork near my mouth. He looked up at me amused. "Don't worry they're safe for you to eat." "How do you know?" I asked skeptically putting my fork back down on my plate. "If I can eat it so can you. Food affects us the same." "Are you sure?" I questioned folding my arms. Sir sighed frustrated. "Grace, you need to be more trusting! I haven't pulled anything against you. If I wanted to harm you, I would've done it by now! Why would I keep you alive till now while you constantly question my intentions?!" He reproached. Properly put in my place, I began to eat. I couldn't eat it as enthusiastically as I had hoped because even though he seems to genuinely care for me, something kept bugging me. Something didn't sit right with me. Every time I met his eyes, my body reacted with fear and rejection. Goosebumps would crawl on my skin and I'd get a cold shiver. His blue eyes never seemed to emit any life even when he was upset. It was completely opposite of how Hiei, Yusuke, and Kurama's eyes were every time they looked my way. They're eyes would ooze with kindness, gentleness, and sincerity. For now, I'll bite to whatever he is dishing out for now without lowering my guard. My mom always taught me never to trust people's intentions especially from those that calm to care about you the most and Sir seemed to 'care' a lot. He cares so much, he kidnapped me. "You seem quiet over there." Sir commented. I looked up into his eyes and saw deep malice but it disappeared as soon as I noticed and he smiled. "Does the food taste bad?" "No. It's really good." I muttered while drinking my tea. I just had noticed I have been just drinking my tea while leaving my food slightly eaten. I began to dig in with more gusto so he wouldn't become more suspicious than he seemed now. It seems he doesn't trust me either. *** The three demons searched all day for Grace. Hiei was erratic with worry and short tempered. When he questioned anyone, he quickly would pull out his sword on them when a demon would be vague or sarcastic. Though, none of the leads that demons would give to the three were true. Demons would make anything up to avoid meeting death at the hands of Hiei. "It wouldn't be so damned hard if she had any kind of spiritual presence but even her soul doesn't emit any kind of signal." Yusuke annoyingly complained as he lightly tapped a tree over and over with the toe of his shoe and his hands in his pockets. Kurama on the other hand was deadly quiet throughout this whole search and rescue. He even lost some of the color from his face. He continued to man the fire and cook up a meal for the three of them quietly calculating what they could possibly do. Hiei was on top of a very tall tree searching with his Jagan but with no luck. The guilt on his shoulders were almost unbearable. He couldn't be at peace till she was safe. At that moment, he had wished that Grace had never returned to be put into such a situation. Hiei couldn't handle his thoughts and began running trying to escape all the stress. It wasn't until he looked up that he realized where he was. He stood in front of Makuro's mansion. She stood in front of it as she was expecting him. Besides Grace, she was the only one that had ever known his true life and heart. When Grace had left, he suspected he might fall in love with Makuro but she wasn't ever the romantic type and he couldn't get Grace out of his mind or soul. He walked towards the door wishing it was Grace instead who was greeting him. "Hiei what has brought you to Demon World again? I thought you left to Human World to keep watch of your sister." "Grace..." He weakly spoke. He looked defeated and helpless. Makuro knows of this girl named Grace. Makuro also has only seen Hiei in this state when she left this reality. "She's back?" She asked already knowing the answer. Hiei could only look like this because of her. Hiei nodded. "She is in danger. She was kidnapped." "A human being kidnapped? That is odd. Since the demon tournament the law has been extremely strict about humans. Must be the black market's doing." "What black market? Demon world doesn't need serving like that. Any of our markets are 'black'." Hiei jested. Makuro smiled slightly. "It's the only market that kidnap humans for food." She commented blandly. "Food?!" "Yes. I've been trying to track these bandits and have actually acquired one of the bosses not to long ago." Hiei was lead into the mansion down to the basement to find the bandit free walking. He realized that the bandit wasn't Makuro's prisoner but instead her sale's man. He didn't care that she ate humans nor was he here to save their lives. His only concern was for Grace. "Makuro!" The leopard demon standing straight and in an expensive business suit greeted her with a smile full of fangs. "You've brought a friend! Is he a potential customer?" "He is my new body guard." She lied. "Before we start our deal, a human girl was kidnapped from human world. She was specifically asked for and for large sum. I'll pay double for information on her." "Well, with a price like that how can I refuse? There was a purchase just like that you described given to me by a demon that calls himself Sir. I didn't sense any demon energy from him but I could tell he was strong by his confidence and his guard. All of them were S class demons. They emitted a strange kind of demon energy. It was like nothing I never seen before. I was payed half when we made the deal and the other half when my men carried out their delivery. They should have come back by now. Which is why I've accepted your offer. Seems my men have been killed." "Where did you meet?" Makuro asked. "At an old, rundown mansion." The leopard demon started to draw a map and gave it to Makuro. After paying the businessman, Makuro handed the map to Hiei. "Find her." She commanded to give a convincing act that Hiei was truly her body guard. Hiei bowed while continuing to act as her boy guard before disappearing into the night to find the other two. As soon as Hiei did, the other two stood with worried faces. Hiei explained the information about the black market and Grace's possible location. They all agreed to head to the location at that moment, hoping their Grace wasn't already demon food. By morning they found the mansion. It was certainly rundown but it was also abandoned. The three searched inside for any trace of demon energy but didn't. "What the hell is going on?!" Yusuke yelled. *** "What the hell is going on?!" I heard someone faintly yell. "Did you hear something?" I asked Sir. He was eating calmly. "Hear what? He replied after taking a large swish of coffee. "It almost sounded like..." I stood up abruptly and quickly walked to the windows. Sir quickly grabbed my wrist with a tight grip and prevented me to. When I faced him his skin was turning black and his blue eyes began to slit. "You've been nothing but a nascence since you've arrived, asking too many questions. You could've just been a good girl and done what I've asked." His voice sharply mentioned as his accent became more serpent like. He rose his other hand and I began to float. Panic filled my heart as my feet began to leave the floor. "No point in trying to be nice." He flicked his wrist causing me to hit the wall hard and a loud shriek escaped my mouth as I flew. My arms were forced wide and legs pull together as if I was about to get crucified. "I wonder if you'll be more willing to be a good girl if I kill your beloved friends." "No!" *** A little while after Yusuke yelled out, the three demons began to walk away. Suddenly, a loud shriek filled the empty house and then a loud crash. The house began to look blurry as if it were a vision. "There is no mistaking it. Grace's kidnapper hid the house with a physical mirage but that should be impossible. Only people gifted with the powers of bending time and space should be able to do that. " Kurama explained. "No!" Grace yelled. It was as clear as a bell. The three males began to run back to the house. ***