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So far, Hiei/ Kurama are winning, then Hiei/ Yusuke, Kurama/ Yusuke, Kurama/ Botan, Yukina/ Kuwabara, and last but not least Koenma/ Botan. ARGH! I can't decide whether to do a Hiei/ Kurama (vice versa), Hiei/ Yusuke (vice versa), or Yusuke/ Kurama (vice versa) it's TOO HARD! So please help me out. But you can guess, by these votes, there will be some yaoi. In this case, Shounen- Ai. Don't like it, don't read it.
This fic, though I try hard not to, might be centered- around Yusuke and Hiei. And no, I'm not obsessed with Hiei. These two just happen to be my favorite characters, in order. Sorry. We have a weird cat girl who wants Yusuke to join them, and a demon ready for battle. You can expect some blood, betrayal, and all that good stuff. While for our favorite 3-eyed spike haired demon, has a run in with his past. A certain "friend" wants revenge.
Last reminder: I'm going by the dubbed Anime on Cartoon Network, I just recently been collecting Shonen Jump, so if I'm not up to date please tell me. From what I understand from the show, only Keiko has ever been inside Yusuke's new house. I'm going to leave it at that. I'm adding an angst touch here. Yep, no one but Keiko knows about Yusuke's mom. What I am doing is exactly how Catalina stated; the "gang" is only together for missions. It's all-good. Who's smarter Kuwabara or Joey Wheeler from Yu-Gi-Oh? State your reasons.

Vengeance
"Are you sure you told him here, Kuwabara?" Asked Kurama, who recently arrived back Japan, a couple of hours ago. Around him, was Kuwabara glaring at his watch, perhaps hoping it would melt. And of course, Hiei who was in a tree, just stared upwards. He was hugging one knee, while letting the other one hanging off a branch. He seemed to be deep in thought.

"Kuwabara have you seen Yusuke?" Keiko questioned.

"No. Why?"

"That jerk, stood me up on a date. He promised he would be there."

Kuwabara gasped, ran to the nearest phone booth, and took out a phone book.

"Baka, what are you doing?" Hiei jumped from his tree, and walked over to us.

"Calling Urameshi." Kuwabara dialed the phone number and a very sober (Surprise) Atsuko answered the phone. Kuwabara was speaking so loud, that the threesome were "eavesdropping".

"Is Urameshi there?"

"Yes, however he's sick."

Kuwabara laughed. "Probably using that as an excuse for skipping out on Keiko."

"Normally yes, but he has a fever of 104. If you want proof, come here and see. Though Yusuke is being a bit more than grumpy." Some curses were added in the background. "Make that very grumpy."

Kuwabara headed toward his "gang". "We're going to Urameshi's. I the great Kuwabara will lead us there."

"Do you even know the way?" Hiei asked.
"Of course." Keiko and Kurama sweat dropped, as Hiei growled out a "dim wit" response.

"I know the way." Said Botan who suddenly appeared, scaring Kuwabara. He shrugged it off, saying he was acting.

"So spill why are you four looking for Yusuke?"

"Well we were suppose to meet him, but more importantly why he skipped out on Keiko. The sick excuse is the oldest trick in the book."

"Oh, he's sick?"

"That's what his mom said."

"I hope he didn't get sick from that mission." She turned to Keiko" I'm sorry it's my fault, Yusuke didn't show. He had a mission."

"A mission?" Kuwabara asked.

"A demon by the name of Niyx called him, saying he would destroy anyone Yusuke cared about if he didn't have a meeting with Yusuke. And since none of you were available at the time, Yusuke went alone. This demon, he wanted to test Yusuke's what should I say, abilities."

"Well what are we waiting for, let's go see Urameshi." Kuwabara stated.

"Wait Botan, you said this demon called him?" Kurama questioned. She nodded.

"Why do you ask?"

"It's strange" Kurama confessed." Usually demons take hostages, or go on rampages, but never call. This one is different."

"What do you mean?" said Kuwabara.

"Baka. Kurama's saying this demon smarter then your average."

"Precisely. This one is civilized, much more intelligent then the ones we have face." There was a long silent pause.

"Well let's go visit Urameshi's." Face-fault anime style.

"Idiot. Didn't you hear a word, he said?"

"Of course I did. I think. He said this demon's smarter. But he can't beat the great Kuwabara." Botan and Keiko sweat dropped.

With Keiko and Botna leading the way, they were only one block from Yusuke's house. When from the shadows came cultivated humans attacking Kuwabara as he tried to free Keiko form the mass attacking her. Meanwhile Kurama was having the same dilemma saving Botan, while Botan was wildly knocking off heads with her oar. Hiei was busy with a few minions who were far stronger than the cultivated humans. But with is sword, he made quick work.

"Still the best demon who ever handled a sword." A taunting voice echoed. ~ No. It can't be. It can't be him. There's no way. ~ Akira stepped from the shadows. His way greased hair pulled tight in a ponytail, while his Amber eyes glared intensely at Hiei. "It's been a while." He taunted.

"Akira didn't except to see you alive."

"Why is that?"

"I usually expect my victims to stay dead." Akira drew a sword and charged Hiei; the two were caught in a sword fight. It seemed a tie, but Hiei clearly had the upper hand. He knocked away Akira's sword. As Hiei prepared to launch the final blow, Akira caught him off guard with a sword made of ice. The ice shattered, but not before Hiei's sword fell out of his grasp.

Hiei glared and fired fire from his fingertips. Akira smirked and waved his index finger. Making a sound with his tongue. As the fire approached Akira, Akira raised his hand as a tidal wave extinguished the flames. "You see Hiei, I have improved."

"What are you?"

"I have become a water mage"

Hiei tried another assault of heat. But move after move, Akira matched him in every way. Hiei knocked Akira into the ground with a wave of speed. Not doing too much damage. Some bleeding, but Akira taunting stopped.

Meanwhile Kurama saved Botan, and Rika stepped up to fight him. Her blond hair seemed to shine, as her Azure eyes glowed with excitement. Kurama unleashed his Rose Whip, which she gracefully dodged. She summoned a sickle and swung it at Kurama, who dodged it easily. While dodging Kurama who took the offensive, she looked back at the human who just finished destroying the cultivated humans. She snapped her fingers, one of her loyal minions appeared. Kurama saw his chance while she distracted, and attacked.

The Rose Whip attached itself to her wrist, blood flowing. Kurama pulled harder, the blood flow increased. Rika broke the whip in half with her sickle. " Shouldn't get distracted from the task at hand." Kurama merely stated. She smirked, as she took the offensive. Unfortunately for her, there were bushes around their fighting area. Weeds grew tall, and bounded her. Kurama knocked the sickle out of her hand. "Don't under-estimate me fox!"

Rika lifted her hand; the sickle rose and attacked the weeds. Kurama's Spirit Energy grew as he put more effort into those plants. More weeds grew, along with roses. The thorns tighten around her, as Kurama slashed her sickle into pieces with his Rose Whip. He left her there, as he felt one of their owns energy fading.

Hiei smirked at the look on Akira's face; he brutally assaulted Akira with his speed. Akira laid there unmoving, Hiei rose and prepared his Dragon of the Dark Flame.

"You know, what's wrong with the Darkness Technique?" Akira asked. Hiei focused on the power he was gathering in his Jagan. Akira pulled out an orb, and began to chant. It sounded as though he was speaking 3 languages at the same time, 3 demon languages. Dark energy poured from the depths of Spirit World, as in entered Hiei's right hand. He smirked as he shouted "Dragon of the Dark Flame!"

Akira just stood there; the orb glowed in front of him, a red color. It levitated and sucked the Dragon of the Dark Flame inside. Like a black hole. Then it returned to a pale white color. " I hope that's not your best move, if it is you're out of luck."
"What happened?"

Akira grinned darkly." Simple. My orb of reflection sucked up your dragon." He patted it. "Now watch this." The orb once again glowed red, as it levitated in the air several inches. The Dragon of Dark Flame reappeared and hissed at Hiei. Then Akira raised his left hand, icicles in his hand. The dragon changed from its original black color to blue. But its strength was cut in half.

"Why do that? It was strong enough already."

Blue Spirit Energy surrounded him, as it healed all his wounds. "My new improved dragon heals me automatically and I have complete control over it. Do you like?" He pointed towards Hiei. "ATTACK!"

Hiei stared at that once his dragon as it charged him. True it was weaker than usual, but most of his spirit energy was down the drain. If it hit him head on, he was as good as dead. He sprinted, hoping to escape it. Akira merrily pointed right and the dragon followed. He wasn't kidding it was under his complete control.

There was only one choice, hit it head on. Hiei sprinted again, trying to buy some time. He landed behind Akira and created a shield of fire protecting himself. Pouring dark and fire-like energy around him. It was his only defense. Akira was manically laughing, at Hiei's struggle.

The dragon, turned around. It's sights set on Hiei. It attacked at full speed; its ice-cold eyes seemed to laugh at him. ~ So this is how it all ends. ~ It was within inches of attacking the shield. ~ I hope this works~ Akira screamed, "Kill it, I want to see Hiei's corpse! "

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Next chapter: Hiei faces some trouble, along with Kuwabara. And Hiei's Jagan his heavily damaged? And Koenma finds their enemies profiles. What becomes of our heroes?
That's it. Sorry about the cliffhanger. Anyway please review, vote couples, and vote who's smarter Joey vs. Kuwabara. State your reasons. Luv ya. Bye!