The events from earlier this morning are not how relocations happen. Koenma is the first one to check the background on the demons allowed to cross into our world. They are brought in by a selected group of other demons and the SDF provide us with a meeting point where they open the portal. Me and Hiei do our part and after that, if we also give the thumbs up, those demons are allowed to stay in an establishment inside the mountains while we work through the remaining paper works and they receive regular visits from our team to ensure everything is going according to plan.

In general, the subject in question comes from Demon World accompanied by Rinku, Chu and sometimes Shishiwakamaru. This morning however things played differently.

Yusuke gave his OK to the SDF soldiers while taking out a cigarette, his usual routine when Keiko wasn't around to tell him off. Kurama sat to my left and Hiei to my right as the portal opened in front of our eyes. Chu was the first one to step through, a huge grin on his face as he waved at us. After him Rinku quickly followed, hands at the back of his head, walking casually like relocations were a picnic in the park.

My eyes went wide as another demon walked in the clearing though the portal. He looked similar to the boy with the pheromones powers, only that his built was sturdier. He radiated confidence from head to toes, his cooper colored eyes watching us with an air of superiority. Behind him followed two more demons I had only heard stories about, Touya and Jin.

As the guys finished their greetings, Jin turned to me with a wide smile and the next thing I knew I was picked us, hovering above the tree line, clinging to the over sized demon's muscular figure as he laughed.

"No, no, put me down."

Holding me by the armpits like I was some sort of toddler his face came in view, curious cobalt beauties watching me as his ears wiggled on his head.

"Ya must be Hana, let me get a whiff of you." I squealed as he sniffed me and laughed rubbing his cheek against mine "You a cutie yeah ya are, stories my ears got wind of ya so I had to see you with me own two eyes yuppee."

One: I hate heights so this wasn't my cut of tea, not like I fancied tea either.

Two: why does he sound Irish?

"Guys, I think I broke her." Finally managing to wrap my hands against the demon leprechaun, I didn't dare look down "She be shaking like a leaf she is." Patting my back I coughed feeling my eyes ready to bulge out of my skull due to his force.

"Hey!"

Screaming too close to his ear, Jin discarded me in thin air with a screech and I fell voice breaking out louder as I plunged toward the ground. Before I was one with the dirt, a pair of strong hangs caught me.

"Hello Sheila."

Screw recognizing the voice, getting a breath in of the smell was enough to have me scrambling out of Chu's arms faster than he could say booze.

"I'm still mad for whatever you gave me last time, I was sick for three days." Laughing he rubbed the back of his head while I smirked, hands flying to my hips "But I got something for you." winking at each other laughter fell from the lips of several members as we all knew we'd be drinking by the time the sun sets. Calming my nerves from the fright earlier, my legs stopped shaking as I relaxed at the sound of their good mood.

Jin came, hovering near us, taking his pinkie out of his ear that twitched probably trying to see if he could hear properly. His eyes took me in view, palms pressing together an apology leaving his mouth. Walking up to him, studying his expression with a curious stare as my hands squished his cheeks I knew powers were not needed to know his soul was strong and buzzing with energy. As I let him go, a toothy grin was directed at me as I rose my thumb giving him an OK.

"Told ya lot she will like old Jin, dinna I tell ya?"

Hiei cleared his throat, snapping me back to reality as there was still work to be done. Walking in front of the demon we were supposed to relocate, his upper lip twitched as he realized I was human, but it wasn't the first time I have seen such a reaction.

"Alright, let's do this."

Since there were so many around I had to concentrate more in order to capture only me and him inside my territory. Steady energy erupted as his eyes widened when it reached him. He flinched as I stared at his chest and let out an inconsistent breath.

Flames raged at me, his soul agitated and angry. It was bright and menacing, however it wasn't my primary concern. Fine lines, like sand scrapes on glass, were present on his entire soul almost making it opaque. If hurt more, those lines would turn to cracks, from hurt to torment, from pain to misery.

"Don't."

I heard like a chant Hiei's voice as the demon before me glared once out eyes met, anger making him shake on the spot.

"What are you doing human?"

In a split second his hand was coiled around my neck, hot skin colliding with my own and I froze for a moment, mind going numb. Calling back my territory I clearly heard Hiei talking out his sword as several feet created rustle, Kurama moving in my peripheral view, eyes focused on the demon holding me. Such a dangerous look.

Raising my hands slowly I made the OK sign within view of everyone. His grip was strong, but not life threatening as he was probably aware our words sealed his fate.

"Look at me dear" a thin white brow rose hearing that pet name "we don't need to get all grabby on the first date." Slowly I began to move one of my hands in order to get his off me, but he grabbed it first. One look from me made Kurama stop in his tracks as he motioned for the rest to stand down as well "I wasn't doing anything to you" I glanced back at the menace holding me "so don't flatter yourself. You see" I licked my lips slowly "I have the power of X-ray vision, just in case you want to or could hide any weapons that could not be felt on the first search."

The demon's eyes grew large as I practically saw the idea sinking in and in a way it made me gather my thoughts closer to home "Also, behind me there's a punk pointing a finger at us. His attack with tear right through both." His rusty glare traveled to Yusuke as I felt his grip losing its initial force "While I will be brought back, you will go to destination fucked." Hitting him between the legs, earning a collective groan from the male audience, I slipped from his grasp, Hiei pulling me further as he took the stage, sword at his neck, Touya and Kurama grabbing his arms.

Turning to the SDF I shook my head, I didn't like what I saw, direct attack on my person or not.

"Sorry Hana, this one came directly from Enki. We need to keep him safe until the water clears, Koenma gave his approval."

Me and the demon glared at one another, the moment coming to an end when he finally decided it's better to calm down and let Touya and Rinku escort him to the safe house. Letting out a sigh of relief I fanned my face with my hand, feeling all of the sudden hot.

Yusuke threw his hand over my shoulder and smiled wide showing all his perfect teeth as he leaned his weight on me.

"Nice job, I'll give you an extra beer today."

Poking his ribs or else I felt like I would collapse to my knees "You mean drink one extra in my honour?" I giggled when my jab made him jump sideways "Besides I need to get Chu drunk first." We both turned to look at him snickering when I told my partner in crime I had absinthe for him to test.

At the back of the group, Kurama caught my eye as he stared at me, not looking very happy by the looks of it. Sticking out my tongue, he made no gesture all the while Yusuke chatted my ear off about the time he fought Chu at the Dark Tournament, a freshly light cigarette in hand.

It was noon by the time we made it back to the temple and hunger spoke for all of us. We didn't care much for anything else as we all grabbed something and head to the beach for a huge barbeque. Since it was spring the water was ice cold, but that still didn't stop some of the guys from at least testing the water a bit, splashing it around, while others sat and tended to the barbeque.

Yusuke would get told off once again for stealing food off the grill and we'd all laugh at the influence and power Keiko had over him. Jin flew high up in the sky taking in the surroundings with one big happy smile while in the sand Chu was being buried by Hiei and Kuwabara. That's what you get for falling asleep while drunk. Mermaid sand body it is then.

I was a bit disappointed Rinku and Touya stayed behind to watch over our relocated demons, but it had to be done, especially after the commotion they caused. Speaking of, Kurama was talking with people here and there, making small talk, but he wasn't himself as I would steal harsh glances from him and I knew, just knew he had a bone to pick with me despite the outcome of the mission.

With a tap on my shoulder, I turned to look at Kaito who finally returned with Kido from the demon safe house in the mountains. Personally I found it funny how Kuwabara ditched them and head on ahead in order to spend more time with us.

"I see you finally found your decency." Gesturing with a finger to his attire, I rolled my eyes away from him until he spoke.

"There's nothing to be ashamed of Hana, it's just the human body…" raising my hand he stopped talking wrinkling his nose a bit at my probably too brutish gesture, but tried to cover it up quick while rearranging his glasses.

"Yeah, yeah, nakedness I am fine with as long as there's something to see Kaito."

Opening his mouth he closed it, a small clapping sound resonating as if he was a fish on dry land. Jin flew between us, looking at Kaito and then smirking at me.

"Ya need better words on you kiddo if ya want to land this fire cracker."

"What he said." I laughed away and went to get myself a beer and that's all the opportunity Kurama needed. He didn't say a word as his eyes fell on my neck, as his fingers gently lifted my chin and directed my face to the side.

"I'm fine."

"You're reckless. I know demons who would kill you for less." His voice rang crystal clear, strong and delivering a brutal message yet his eyes betrayed a hint of worry. Taking his hand away from my face, I held it in mine, thumb stroking the back of his hand.

"If you're going to be a bore, don't , please. I need to have fun and forget."

He nodded after several moments, closing his eyes.

"At least be more careful. For me?"

It caught me off guard, but I got it, he was worried and frankly that was not something I intended to explore.

"Alright Kurama, for you."

With that statement our hands separated as we headed to the group.

Nights like this fueled me for the upcoming week. Where we would dance around the bonfire laughing at how silly we looked. When we would sing and yell out, having the world at our feet as sand clasped to our skin and clothes. Nights when then events are not heavy and we are free. Alive, young and a group of misfits. The best there ever is.

Nights when we would sing "Fuck you I'm drunk, fuck you I'm drunk and I'm gonna be drunk until the next time I'm drunk." Nights when you'd fall over being intoxicated and a warm hand would always pull you up. Late nights when you'd teach a demon how to shake it and loose it while spinning like idiots until we'd drop. Nights when I could steal a smile from Hiei after a failed glare. When I would win and be with friends. Actually…

"I don't have friends, I have family."

And all would cheer.

Perfect nights.