Chapter 10

By the time Yusuke arrived at the temple, you had woken up and were now wondering why you were there. The teen explained to you what happened, of which you were completely unaware.

"I did what?" You asked.

"You went like…batshit crazy! That's what" Yusuke exclaimed.

Genkai, who was standing near, calmly listened to Yusuke's description of your ailment.

"Yusuke, tell me, what sensation did you get from her when she was finished?" The old woman asked.

Yusuke thought for a moment then replied, "I don't know. Relief I guess. Almost like opening a can of soda."

Genkai nodded in her quiet, sage like way. "I figured. (y/n) you will remain here until I say otherwise. I want to keep a close eye on you."

You agreed and sighed. "I just want it to stop. It's been going on for a few months now."

Genkai tightened her lips at that. "Months? And you've kept it hidden?"

"Yes. Not easily mind you. Why?"

"I was hoping this could wait but I think we all need to have a little chat with Koenma."

Several hours later, the prince of Spirit World arrived. Koenma was informed by Genkai in private. When they emerged from her anti-chamber, Koenma insisted that you and Yusuke sit with him.

"This…may come as a shock but (y/n) this is the reason you're here. I was hoping it would not happen for many years, or at least gradually. It seems that after this mission I sent you on with Yusuke and the boys, something triggered in you. I know that that was not the first time you used your powers," he gave you a long look.

"But I suppose I can't hide it from you. I brought you to Genkai because you have a power that I have never encountered before. I knew that without the proper training it would grow to destroy you and, possibly, your country. I wanted to make sure you used your abilities for good."

You sat back on the floor. What the hell? Where did this come from? All of a sudden you had this ultra strong power inside you? Why were you just finding out about it now? Why not sooner? It made no sense.

"What the hell does this mean for me Koenma?" You barked.

"What you are going through, your black outs and pain, is your power wanting to be released. In other words, your spirit energy is evolving more rapidly than I expected. That's why you suffer. It has to go somewhere and you are not skilled enough to control it. So it surges out of you like lava from a volcano."

This was all too much for you. But it did make sense. You had wondered why Koenma offered for you to travel half way across the globe to be taught by some old bitty. You had wondered why Genkai had taken a shine to you. Sure you trained more than the others but that was because of your inexperience right? You thought black on the night of Keiko. You walked the streets, and your energy spiraled out of you. You saw how mailboxes and fences bent and contorted. Had your energy been trying to free itself all of this time?

Is that why your job with Koenma was put on hold? So that you did not pose a threat?

"How could you keep this from me?" You hissed.

The prince lowered his gaze. "It was hard. But I did not want to worry you."

Yusuke, who had been taking it all in piped up. "So, just how strong are we talkin here?"

You shot him a look. "Really? I've been told some serious news and all you ask about is how strong I am?"

"I can't help it. A fighter fights." Yusuke said trying to lighten the mood.

Koenma continued. "Well, you see that's difficult to say—,"

"If I had to guess dimwit she's probably equal to you now. With the proper training and management, she could surpass you." Genkai shot at the teen.

"I've heard enough." You stood and left the chamber in a huff.

Once out of sight, Yusuke heatedly turned to Koenma.

"For fuck's sake Koenma! She's been through enough. You go and spring this on her."

"It's more complicated than that Yusuke. One day you won't be Spirit Detective and I had to find someone to take your place."

This hit Yusuke like a slap in the face. "Replace me?"

"Yes. It is natural for the balances of power to rise as generations continue. The Spirit Detective is no exception. Kuroko, the first detective was strong, but only B class. Sensui was subsequently stronger than her, being a human's equivalent of S class. And now you, the current Spirit Detective are stronger than Sensui being (demon) S class. (y/n) has the potential to go even higher than that."

Yusuke paused and let it all sink in. "So…Are we talken blowing up the planet type power?"

Koenma caught Yusuke's jest but remained stoic. "If she is not helped then it is probable."

Yusuke stood angrily then. His fists balled at his sides. "The fucking hell!? Is there anything you can do? You brought her here knowing how dangerous she was? Do the guys know about this?"

"No one else knows. Though I think Hiei might suspect something. The most I could do woud be repress her powers deep within her. Lock them away. Until she was ready to handle them. But it's very strenuous work and she might not be the same."

"You're an ass Koenma! You should have told her this from the start! I wouldn't be surprised if she wanted to at least blow you up!"

Yusuke stormed out leaving the prince and Genkai.

He found you standing near a giant oak in the moonlight. Yusuke slowed his pace and watched you as you stared up at the silver orb. You never knew of your true power, and finding out was not what you had wanted to hear. Yusuke hesitated. He did not know what to do. If you did pose a hazard for the world, as the current Spirit Detective, it was his duty to stop you. He was unsure if he could. You were destined to be his replacement.

Suddenly, Yusuke felt very protective of you. What if demons from Makai discovered you? What if someone bent on taking over the Living World got a hold of you and manipulated your powers? What if Koenma was right and by shutting your power away changed you. You might be a force to be reckoned with, but until that day came, you needed protecting and Yusuke was not one to wimp out. Yusuke walked over to you and stood next to you.

"What are you looking at?" He asked softly.

"The moon." You answered distantly.

"Hey, I'm sorry about what pacifier breath said in there."

"It's ok. I'm getting used to these moonlight confessions of late." You smiled at him.

"Moonlight confessions?"

"Yeah. First was when you told me you cared for me. The second was when you told me you loved me, and now this."

You let out a humored sigh. "This is so random to me. Maybe my fight with you started this. And then with the demon, it found a way out."

Yusuke listened quietly. Finding this out was like another blow to him. "I'm sorry our relationship has been a tough one. It's like fate is getting back at me for the shitty things I've done in my life."

You winked. "But if it were normal it wouldn't be as much fun."

"True."

He held you. His strength was such a comfort.

"I'll protect you. I won't let anything happen."

You laughed. "Is this another moonlight confession?"

"Yeah," Yusuke too looked up at the glowing moon now high in the sky and hugged you tighter. "I guess it is."