Nakoruru (looking at reviews): Wow, I have 13 reviews for the first chapter
alone! That is wicked cool! I feel like so happy now!
Blazer (smirking): Now you're amazed. I thought you were bitching about the story before hand.
Nakoruru (glaring): You don't know how to keep your mouth shut I see. Let's just get to the thanks before I kill you.
Kayla, thanks for the comment! It took a lot to come up with these characters. You'll find another one soon enough! L. L aka Lady Love, um sorry but they aren't all right, but they will be making appearances again. But yes, the Hakusho gang shall be in this chappie. Please don't be so mad with us. We sorry really!
Senshi's Tenshi, wow, I didn't think that my male villain would have a fan so soon! I thought I would be the only one to like him! ^ ^ But you shall discover my ultimate plan in soon enough, hope you like it. Eo, ha, hope you like this chappie too. It will definitely not have so much mystery. Darkside Of The Moon, thank you thank you so very much for liking the chappie. This one is going to be just as beautiful. *sniff sniff sob*
Zero, you know I don't do these things on purpose I just thought it was perfect to end it there. Storm Demon, that was evil but fun with the cliffie. Glad you found it interesting though! Starkitty, sorry for being evil. You're going to find out now, enjoy and be happy so you don't have to kill me! ChibiChaos, thanks for the encouragement! And the flattery, that will give me a big head for the rest of the day! LOL
Mitsukai, more flattery! Thanks I will continue it as soon as I can! Thank you for your encouragement too! I don't think I can stop this one now! The Masked Mistress, sorry for torturing! Ran out of steam. Um. . .I don't think Keiko and Lita would get along very much, but Keiko might, she is dense anyway. Moon-n-Universe-Goddess, thank you for liking it! Hope you follow along too! Lovestar, thank you for liking both One Strange Day and Thoughts of Yesterday! It makes me happy to know that everyone is so enthusiastic about it! With wonderful people like you all, I don't think I could stop writing this one for a while! Now on to the story everyone!
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Hiei jumped up on the building in the Ningen Kai with his sword in his hand. Kurama and Kuwabara were below him running down the street after the demon that had managed to break through the barrier of the Makai and come to the mortal world. Koenma had dispatched Hiei, Kurama, and Kuwabara since Yusuke was no where to be found. That wasn't unusual for the Spirit Detective these days, so Koenma let it slide.
"Hiei, he's headed up your way!" shouted Kurama from below. Hiei's eyes narrowed, seeing the demon with crab claws take to the building tops. Hiei quickened his pace, catching up to the demon quickly. The crab demon glanced back to find Hiei jumping into the air with his sword raised. The demon froze up, being that it was not as strong as many that had crossed over.
*Hiei, help me!*
"What." When Hiei's attack delayed, the crab demon by the name of Tansan smacked Hiei with one of its crab like hands. Hiei was momentarily knocked to the side, letting Tansan run farther into the city. Hiei cursed to himself, not understanding what had stopped him from attacking. He didn't think he was crazy, but why was he starting to hear Serena's voice now?
"Hiei, are you okay?" The koorime found Kurama standing next to him with a note of concern in his voice. "You aren't hurt are you?"
"I'm fine, we better catch Tansan before he can get any further into the city," Hiei replied getting up from where he was kneeling. With a shake of his head, he set off again. Kurama didn't voice it, but he knew there was something bothering Hiei. It was subtle, but from time to time, he could tell that Hiei's mind was distracted. Kurama wondered if it had to do with Serena. Those two had connected on a much deeper level than anyone of them had. "Kurama, are you coming?"
"Yes." Kurama broke from his thoughts in order to catch up with Kuwabara who was chasing Tansan around a corner. The three boys finally caught up with Tansan, only to find that he had been taken care of. Hiei jumped down from the building to stare at Yusuke who was standing over the downed crab demon.
"How far were you chasing this guy? He seemed pretty weak, though fast," Yusuke smirked with one of his grins.
"Only you can appear out of thin air and assess a problem like that," Hiei said with a small joking tone in his voice. "We were chasing him since he escaped through the barrier. That was about ten minutes ago."
"Me and Emi were about to head home when he nearly plowed her down," Yusuke indicated to the three-year-old girl with short brown hair in curls kicking the unconscious demon in the head. "Hey kid, he wakes up and you're on your own." The little girl looked up at him with giant brown eyes and ran over to Yusuke. (I want everyone to note that I'm just going off of my own bases of what happens, and I don't know for sure if he has a girl first, so don't pester me about it.)
"I'm not scared at all, otou-chan!" chimed the little girl. Yusuke smiled down at his daughter. Him and Keiko had gotten married a year after he came back from his great adventure in that other dimension. (On note, he was about 15 in One Strange Day.) It had taken a bit for Keiko to forgive him for his escapades in Lita's dimension, but when she had sat down with him and talked it over yet again, she had forgiven him, making him promise to never do that again. Despite how he had felt for Lita, he didn't want to lose Keiko either. So he had agreed to never again do anything like that. He had even managed to keep what had happened away from Kuwabara, who would have never allowed him to live it down.
"So, Keiko is actually letting her turn out like you?" Hiei inquired with a rose brow that Yusuke swore had humor in it. The little girl looked up at Hiei with a giant grin.
"I'm going to be just like otou-chan when I grow up," Emi said proudly.
"Then we would all have something to fear," Hiei remarked to the girl with a light smile. Despite the fact that he didn't care too much about humans still, Emi was one of the exceptions to the masses. She was exactly like Yusuke in more than one way, and she was so bright that one couldn't help but be fond of her, even someone like Hiei was immune to her charms.
"I think I agree with you, Hiei," laughed Kurama.
"What you two trying to say something?" Yusuke turned an eye on them. Both demons shut up, only smiling at the joke. "Don't you think you should get that guy back to Rei Kai before he wakes up?"
"Yes. We should." Kurama picked up the unconscious demon, dumping him in Kuwabara's arms. "We shall be back soon enough."
"Bye Uncle Kurama and Hiei!" said Emi waving rapidly.
"Hey, what about me?" Kuwabara said.
Emi looked at Hiei who smirked at her. The little girl broke out in a grin that was the equivalent of one of Yusuke's smirks. "Bye baka!" She had picked up that word, obviously from Hiei, who thought it was amusing to watch the orange haired oaf get all flustered over the kid's reply to him. Even now, Hiei could feel Kuwabara's eyes on him. Hiei paid no attention to the male. The moment of fun was over; Hiei's mind went back over what had happened to him on the roof of the buildings. Had it been Serena's voice he had actually heard back there? Or had he imagined everything?
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Hiei walked into his apartment and cut on the lights. The place was sparsely furnished, but he hardly ever had anyone over. He usually used the space to clear his mind and meditation. Which was exactly what he needed to do now. It had been four years since Hiei had left Serena to go back to his own dimension. Since that time, a lot had happened. Not just Yusuke marrying Keiko and them having Emi, but Hiei moving into the Ningen Kai, and recently Kuwabara's engagement to Yukina.
Hiei still had yet to tell her that he was her elder brother. Since her and Kuwabara's engagement, the idea of telling Yukina became much more than just a notion. Something in him wanted to tell her everything. More so when he thought about what Serena had said to him about it. Maybe she did deserve to know. And he would love to see the look on that baka's face when he told her. Maybe that was one of the reasons that he hadn't told her. He knew how Kuwabara felt for Yukina, and Hiei did not agree with the matching. That baka was the last person he wanted marrying his sister. But despite this, Hiei knew from many battles that they fought side by side, that Kuwabara would never mistreat his sister.
"What am I thinking? He's an idiot. I feel sorry for the children. I hope they all turn out looking like Yukina, it would be too much to bare having something looking like him running around." Hiei stopped what he was doing for a moment to laugh at the thought. Shaking his head of the thought, he went to put up his sword.
*Hiei, please help me!* Hiei felt an overpowering wave of sickness overcome him. When he came to, he found himself sprawled on the floor of his apartment. Sitting up, Hiei held his head, feeling as if he was drained of all his energy. He was only aware of the other presence after he looked up. A woman with long silver-blond hair done in Serena's style looked at him pleadingly. Her light blue eyes were full of tears. This woman wore a crown in her hair and dressed in a long white dress that had no sleeves or collar. Sprouting from her back was a pair of angelic wings.
"Who are you?" demanded Hiei. The woman didn't say anything say anything. She turned away from Hiei. "Wait, don't go!" But the woman disappeared before him. The only thing that remained for a few seconds were glowing feathers from the wings on her back. Hiei reached out for one, only to have it disperse into sparkles of light. What was really going on? Hiei stood up, thinking about the woman that had appeared to him, and the overwhelming feeling of pain that coursed through him before he blanked out. The male's eyes widened, realizing where that feeling was coming from. Attaching his sword back to his belt, Hiei headed out the door for the Rei Kai once again.
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Koenma looked over his reports with a frown deep in his brows. All these reports had just been brought to him, adding to the reports he already had. With a sigh, he turned to an item that had been brought from his father's vault: a gold ring the size of a silver dollar, and an inch thick. Inscribed on the ring was some sort of ancient writing that dated back before Koenma was even born. The ring was suppose to have the power to transform to any dimension they wanted as long as the individual knew where they wanted to go. Koenma didn't know if the ring actually worked, but soon he may get the chance to find out.
"Um, Koenma sir," called Ogre.
"What do you want, can't you see that I'm busy!" A vein popped up on the side of Koenma's head at Ogre's continuing annoyance. Koenma looked up to find Ogre sweating bullets. "What do you want, hurry it up. I have to call Yusuke and the others together for a new mission."
"Um. . .sir. . .that might not be all necessary," Ogre said, moving out the way of the door. Koenma paled, seeing Hiei standing there with serious crimson eyes. "Hiei's already here."
"Hiei. . .what are you doing here!" exclaimed Koenma.
"Tell me what's happening in the other dimension." Hiei didn't need to indicate to Koenma what dimension he was talking about, he was sure that the ruler of Spirit World knew what he meant.
"Ogre, get Yusuke, Kurama, and Kuwabara assembled. And get Botan up here pronto."
"Right sir." Ogre ran out the room, leaving Koenma and Hiei to themselves. Koenma gave Hiei a stern look, but Hiei was impatient. He had a feeling that Serena didn't have the time needed for everyone to assemble. She needed his help right away.
"Tell me what's going on. There's not enough time for everyone to assemble," Hiei remarked impatiently. "Tell me what you know, Koenma." Koenma gave Hiei a worried look, which was slightly overshadowed with amazement. Was Hiei linked to the other dimension? Or was it just that girl that Kuwabara had said that Hiei cared for?
"That dimension is slowly being overtook by a balance of evil that is slowly outstretching towards our own. I fear that at this rate, if nothing is done, it will engulf that world and come for our own. It will be your jobs to go there and see what you can do to help them." Hiei was about to say something else when Koenma held his hand up. "I already know how you will get there." Koenma picked up the ring of that was still seated on his desk. "This is called the Ring of Rune. It has the power to send you to that other dimension with no problem whatsoever. Or so I've been told."
Before Koenma could blink, Hiei had the ring in his hand. He looked down at the item that rested in his palm. The gold ring had old inscriptions on it. This thing had been around a lot longer than anyone else it seemed. He wondered if Kurama could cipher what was written on it. Could it truly take him back to where Serena was?
*Hiei! Please help me!* The voice came again, along with another wave of nausea. When he came to, he found Yusuke and Kurama hovering over him. Everyone, including Kuwabara, had worried expressions on their faces. "They're in trouble," Hiei muttered as he sat up.
"You can tell," Yusuke said worriedly. Hiei nodded, standing up. In his hand, he found he still hand the Ring of Rune.
"It seems like we have a mess on our hands boys. That dimension is in trouble. We have to find out what is happening and stop a complete invasion of both our dimensions. For a while we've kept a record of all passing evils that have come up everywhere, not just here. Many times a powerful evil arose, but then died. This time, the evil hasn't died down, it's continuing to expand. It will expand until it takes over that world. Your jobs will be to go there and assess the problem," Koenma said. "In Hiei's hand is a item from my father's vault that will allow you to travel to there. But I must ask, will you all go?"
"Someone has to stay behind and protect this dimension. What you're really asking is if I will stay behind and protect the Ningen Kai," Yusuke said with a smirk. He knew as well as anyone else that was what Koenma wanted. Yusuke closed his eyes; a short though pained smile crossing his lips. He wanted to see Lita again, but he couldn't. He was married to Keiko now and had a daughter. He couldn't act like a foolish teen anymore. "I'll stay behind and watch over things. I trust these three can handle things fine without me."
"Yusuke. . ." Kurama began, but then stopped. He knew Yusuke had to do this, but it saddened him that he would not get to see Lita again. But maybe after all this was over, they could meet again as friends as he promised her four years ago. "Be careful."
Yusuke looked at him, and smiled. "Aren't I always? You three take care and make sure that Hiei doesn't do more harm than good by destroying everything in his way." Kurama smiled, getting his joke towards how protective the koorime was towards Serena. The two found Hiei glaring at them, and the two shut their mouths.
"Are we ready to go?" Hiei glared.
"Yes, let's go," Kurama said.
"You three concentrate your energy on the ring and the dimension you want to go to," instructed Koenma.
"Hey, wait a second! Don't leave without me!" Botan came running in dressed in a pair of jeans and a sweater. "I'm suppose to be going with you!"
"You aren't serious," Hiei said with annoyance. Botan gave him a look.
"Of course! Someone has to make sure that you don't get in trouble," Botan said. "And without Yusuke going, I have to make sure that things go smoothly. I'm to assist you anyway I can!" Hiei rolled his eyes to the sky. Why did this blabbermouth have to go of all people?
"If you complain once. . ." Hiei started.
"I know, I know," Botan said. "Can we get going, we don't have much time?" Without a word, Hiei and the others began to concentrate their energy on the ring. Hiei felt the ring in his hand beginning to pulse. Golden light flooded from his hand, surrounding him, Botan, Kurama, and Kuwabara in its light. Yusuke shielded his eyes, as the light became intense. As suddenly as the light appeared, it disappeared. Removing his hand, Yusuke found the four individuals gone.
"It actually worked," Koenma said. "I hope they make it there. Assembling another team like that won't be easy if they get lost."
*Guys, be careful. Protect them.* Yusuke thought.
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"What the-what happened to this place?" Kuwabara stepped over a ruined building and looked around. Most of what use to be a city was now just building ruins. "What happened to all of the people that use to inhabit this place? Is this really the same dimension we left?"
"Some sort of war seems to be taking place here. Koenma was right to dispatch us to handle this. But what are we up against," Kurama said. This place smelled like blood and death. Many people had died during a battle that had taken place here. Were the girls all right? He couldn't pick up their scents here, but faintly, somewhere else he could smell them, or where they had been.
"Look over in that direction!" Botan pointed to the northeastern part of the city. In the distance there was a large crystal like structure that stood erect. "What do you think that is?"
"I don't know, but let's find out. That may be where everyone else is," Kurama said. The other three individuals with him began to head in that direction. No more than five minutes into their walk, the earth in front of them exploded. The four had to step back to avoid the debris.
"Halt! Who are you!" said a voice from atop a lone building that still stood. Hiei and Kurama could see a girl with short hair looking down at them. In her hand was some type of staff type weapon that had a long curved blade to it. What surprised Kurama and Hiei was the fact that she wore an outfit like the ones Serena and the others wore when they transformed into warriors. "Who are you! What do you want? Answer me!"
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Nakoruru (grinning): I know, I know. Another evil cliffie. But if I didn't create them, you wouldn't be anticipating the next chapter and to know what happens!
Blazer: I see Rinka is back working her magic for this story also. The nice little Hakusho bits were fun. What do you think?
Nakoruru: I have nothing to do with them people! My co-writer thought it would be justice if Yusuke married Keiko and they had a daughter! I would have rather like to see him with Lita!
Keiko (coming in and looking at me angrily): What was that Nakoru-san?
Nakoruru (^_^;;): Nothing. . .Keiko-chan. (whispers) Hey Masked Mistress, you may get your wish after all for the two to meet up if this goes as planed.
Keiko: Did you say something Nakoruru? (gives writer a glare)
Nakoruru (mutters): Annoying hellcat. (Keiko asks what was that) Nothing, I was just telling the readers not to forget to review. (thinks) Jeez, I don't know why I'm catering to her.
Blazer (reading thought): Because you don't want her to get Rinka on your case yet again.
Nakoruru (_): Leave me alone. Rinka isn't here so let's just enjoy the time. Okay everyone, you know the routine. Review and tell me what you think! And see if you can figure out which scout the Hakusho gang met in this chapter! It's relatively easy. Oh, and if you know her eye color, please let me know. I have to go pull out the tapes to be certain. Bye now!
Blazer (smirking): Now you're amazed. I thought you were bitching about the story before hand.
Nakoruru (glaring): You don't know how to keep your mouth shut I see. Let's just get to the thanks before I kill you.
Kayla, thanks for the comment! It took a lot to come up with these characters. You'll find another one soon enough! L. L aka Lady Love, um sorry but they aren't all right, but they will be making appearances again. But yes, the Hakusho gang shall be in this chappie. Please don't be so mad with us. We sorry really!
Senshi's Tenshi, wow, I didn't think that my male villain would have a fan so soon! I thought I would be the only one to like him! ^ ^ But you shall discover my ultimate plan in soon enough, hope you like it. Eo, ha, hope you like this chappie too. It will definitely not have so much mystery. Darkside Of The Moon, thank you thank you so very much for liking the chappie. This one is going to be just as beautiful. *sniff sniff sob*
Zero, you know I don't do these things on purpose I just thought it was perfect to end it there. Storm Demon, that was evil but fun with the cliffie. Glad you found it interesting though! Starkitty, sorry for being evil. You're going to find out now, enjoy and be happy so you don't have to kill me! ChibiChaos, thanks for the encouragement! And the flattery, that will give me a big head for the rest of the day! LOL
Mitsukai, more flattery! Thanks I will continue it as soon as I can! Thank you for your encouragement too! I don't think I can stop this one now! The Masked Mistress, sorry for torturing! Ran out of steam. Um. . .I don't think Keiko and Lita would get along very much, but Keiko might, she is dense anyway. Moon-n-Universe-Goddess, thank you for liking it! Hope you follow along too! Lovestar, thank you for liking both One Strange Day and Thoughts of Yesterday! It makes me happy to know that everyone is so enthusiastic about it! With wonderful people like you all, I don't think I could stop writing this one for a while! Now on to the story everyone!
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Hiei jumped up on the building in the Ningen Kai with his sword in his hand. Kurama and Kuwabara were below him running down the street after the demon that had managed to break through the barrier of the Makai and come to the mortal world. Koenma had dispatched Hiei, Kurama, and Kuwabara since Yusuke was no where to be found. That wasn't unusual for the Spirit Detective these days, so Koenma let it slide.
"Hiei, he's headed up your way!" shouted Kurama from below. Hiei's eyes narrowed, seeing the demon with crab claws take to the building tops. Hiei quickened his pace, catching up to the demon quickly. The crab demon glanced back to find Hiei jumping into the air with his sword raised. The demon froze up, being that it was not as strong as many that had crossed over.
*Hiei, help me!*
"What." When Hiei's attack delayed, the crab demon by the name of Tansan smacked Hiei with one of its crab like hands. Hiei was momentarily knocked to the side, letting Tansan run farther into the city. Hiei cursed to himself, not understanding what had stopped him from attacking. He didn't think he was crazy, but why was he starting to hear Serena's voice now?
"Hiei, are you okay?" The koorime found Kurama standing next to him with a note of concern in his voice. "You aren't hurt are you?"
"I'm fine, we better catch Tansan before he can get any further into the city," Hiei replied getting up from where he was kneeling. With a shake of his head, he set off again. Kurama didn't voice it, but he knew there was something bothering Hiei. It was subtle, but from time to time, he could tell that Hiei's mind was distracted. Kurama wondered if it had to do with Serena. Those two had connected on a much deeper level than anyone of them had. "Kurama, are you coming?"
"Yes." Kurama broke from his thoughts in order to catch up with Kuwabara who was chasing Tansan around a corner. The three boys finally caught up with Tansan, only to find that he had been taken care of. Hiei jumped down from the building to stare at Yusuke who was standing over the downed crab demon.
"How far were you chasing this guy? He seemed pretty weak, though fast," Yusuke smirked with one of his grins.
"Only you can appear out of thin air and assess a problem like that," Hiei said with a small joking tone in his voice. "We were chasing him since he escaped through the barrier. That was about ten minutes ago."
"Me and Emi were about to head home when he nearly plowed her down," Yusuke indicated to the three-year-old girl with short brown hair in curls kicking the unconscious demon in the head. "Hey kid, he wakes up and you're on your own." The little girl looked up at him with giant brown eyes and ran over to Yusuke. (I want everyone to note that I'm just going off of my own bases of what happens, and I don't know for sure if he has a girl first, so don't pester me about it.)
"I'm not scared at all, otou-chan!" chimed the little girl. Yusuke smiled down at his daughter. Him and Keiko had gotten married a year after he came back from his great adventure in that other dimension. (On note, he was about 15 in One Strange Day.) It had taken a bit for Keiko to forgive him for his escapades in Lita's dimension, but when she had sat down with him and talked it over yet again, she had forgiven him, making him promise to never do that again. Despite how he had felt for Lita, he didn't want to lose Keiko either. So he had agreed to never again do anything like that. He had even managed to keep what had happened away from Kuwabara, who would have never allowed him to live it down.
"So, Keiko is actually letting her turn out like you?" Hiei inquired with a rose brow that Yusuke swore had humor in it. The little girl looked up at Hiei with a giant grin.
"I'm going to be just like otou-chan when I grow up," Emi said proudly.
"Then we would all have something to fear," Hiei remarked to the girl with a light smile. Despite the fact that he didn't care too much about humans still, Emi was one of the exceptions to the masses. She was exactly like Yusuke in more than one way, and she was so bright that one couldn't help but be fond of her, even someone like Hiei was immune to her charms.
"I think I agree with you, Hiei," laughed Kurama.
"What you two trying to say something?" Yusuke turned an eye on them. Both demons shut up, only smiling at the joke. "Don't you think you should get that guy back to Rei Kai before he wakes up?"
"Yes. We should." Kurama picked up the unconscious demon, dumping him in Kuwabara's arms. "We shall be back soon enough."
"Bye Uncle Kurama and Hiei!" said Emi waving rapidly.
"Hey, what about me?" Kuwabara said.
Emi looked at Hiei who smirked at her. The little girl broke out in a grin that was the equivalent of one of Yusuke's smirks. "Bye baka!" She had picked up that word, obviously from Hiei, who thought it was amusing to watch the orange haired oaf get all flustered over the kid's reply to him. Even now, Hiei could feel Kuwabara's eyes on him. Hiei paid no attention to the male. The moment of fun was over; Hiei's mind went back over what had happened to him on the roof of the buildings. Had it been Serena's voice he had actually heard back there? Or had he imagined everything?
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Hiei walked into his apartment and cut on the lights. The place was sparsely furnished, but he hardly ever had anyone over. He usually used the space to clear his mind and meditation. Which was exactly what he needed to do now. It had been four years since Hiei had left Serena to go back to his own dimension. Since that time, a lot had happened. Not just Yusuke marrying Keiko and them having Emi, but Hiei moving into the Ningen Kai, and recently Kuwabara's engagement to Yukina.
Hiei still had yet to tell her that he was her elder brother. Since her and Kuwabara's engagement, the idea of telling Yukina became much more than just a notion. Something in him wanted to tell her everything. More so when he thought about what Serena had said to him about it. Maybe she did deserve to know. And he would love to see the look on that baka's face when he told her. Maybe that was one of the reasons that he hadn't told her. He knew how Kuwabara felt for Yukina, and Hiei did not agree with the matching. That baka was the last person he wanted marrying his sister. But despite this, Hiei knew from many battles that they fought side by side, that Kuwabara would never mistreat his sister.
"What am I thinking? He's an idiot. I feel sorry for the children. I hope they all turn out looking like Yukina, it would be too much to bare having something looking like him running around." Hiei stopped what he was doing for a moment to laugh at the thought. Shaking his head of the thought, he went to put up his sword.
*Hiei, please help me!* Hiei felt an overpowering wave of sickness overcome him. When he came to, he found himself sprawled on the floor of his apartment. Sitting up, Hiei held his head, feeling as if he was drained of all his energy. He was only aware of the other presence after he looked up. A woman with long silver-blond hair done in Serena's style looked at him pleadingly. Her light blue eyes were full of tears. This woman wore a crown in her hair and dressed in a long white dress that had no sleeves or collar. Sprouting from her back was a pair of angelic wings.
"Who are you?" demanded Hiei. The woman didn't say anything say anything. She turned away from Hiei. "Wait, don't go!" But the woman disappeared before him. The only thing that remained for a few seconds were glowing feathers from the wings on her back. Hiei reached out for one, only to have it disperse into sparkles of light. What was really going on? Hiei stood up, thinking about the woman that had appeared to him, and the overwhelming feeling of pain that coursed through him before he blanked out. The male's eyes widened, realizing where that feeling was coming from. Attaching his sword back to his belt, Hiei headed out the door for the Rei Kai once again.
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Koenma looked over his reports with a frown deep in his brows. All these reports had just been brought to him, adding to the reports he already had. With a sigh, he turned to an item that had been brought from his father's vault: a gold ring the size of a silver dollar, and an inch thick. Inscribed on the ring was some sort of ancient writing that dated back before Koenma was even born. The ring was suppose to have the power to transform to any dimension they wanted as long as the individual knew where they wanted to go. Koenma didn't know if the ring actually worked, but soon he may get the chance to find out.
"Um, Koenma sir," called Ogre.
"What do you want, can't you see that I'm busy!" A vein popped up on the side of Koenma's head at Ogre's continuing annoyance. Koenma looked up to find Ogre sweating bullets. "What do you want, hurry it up. I have to call Yusuke and the others together for a new mission."
"Um. . .sir. . .that might not be all necessary," Ogre said, moving out the way of the door. Koenma paled, seeing Hiei standing there with serious crimson eyes. "Hiei's already here."
"Hiei. . .what are you doing here!" exclaimed Koenma.
"Tell me what's happening in the other dimension." Hiei didn't need to indicate to Koenma what dimension he was talking about, he was sure that the ruler of Spirit World knew what he meant.
"Ogre, get Yusuke, Kurama, and Kuwabara assembled. And get Botan up here pronto."
"Right sir." Ogre ran out the room, leaving Koenma and Hiei to themselves. Koenma gave Hiei a stern look, but Hiei was impatient. He had a feeling that Serena didn't have the time needed for everyone to assemble. She needed his help right away.
"Tell me what's going on. There's not enough time for everyone to assemble," Hiei remarked impatiently. "Tell me what you know, Koenma." Koenma gave Hiei a worried look, which was slightly overshadowed with amazement. Was Hiei linked to the other dimension? Or was it just that girl that Kuwabara had said that Hiei cared for?
"That dimension is slowly being overtook by a balance of evil that is slowly outstretching towards our own. I fear that at this rate, if nothing is done, it will engulf that world and come for our own. It will be your jobs to go there and see what you can do to help them." Hiei was about to say something else when Koenma held his hand up. "I already know how you will get there." Koenma picked up the ring of that was still seated on his desk. "This is called the Ring of Rune. It has the power to send you to that other dimension with no problem whatsoever. Or so I've been told."
Before Koenma could blink, Hiei had the ring in his hand. He looked down at the item that rested in his palm. The gold ring had old inscriptions on it. This thing had been around a lot longer than anyone else it seemed. He wondered if Kurama could cipher what was written on it. Could it truly take him back to where Serena was?
*Hiei! Please help me!* The voice came again, along with another wave of nausea. When he came to, he found Yusuke and Kurama hovering over him. Everyone, including Kuwabara, had worried expressions on their faces. "They're in trouble," Hiei muttered as he sat up.
"You can tell," Yusuke said worriedly. Hiei nodded, standing up. In his hand, he found he still hand the Ring of Rune.
"It seems like we have a mess on our hands boys. That dimension is in trouble. We have to find out what is happening and stop a complete invasion of both our dimensions. For a while we've kept a record of all passing evils that have come up everywhere, not just here. Many times a powerful evil arose, but then died. This time, the evil hasn't died down, it's continuing to expand. It will expand until it takes over that world. Your jobs will be to go there and assess the problem," Koenma said. "In Hiei's hand is a item from my father's vault that will allow you to travel to there. But I must ask, will you all go?"
"Someone has to stay behind and protect this dimension. What you're really asking is if I will stay behind and protect the Ningen Kai," Yusuke said with a smirk. He knew as well as anyone else that was what Koenma wanted. Yusuke closed his eyes; a short though pained smile crossing his lips. He wanted to see Lita again, but he couldn't. He was married to Keiko now and had a daughter. He couldn't act like a foolish teen anymore. "I'll stay behind and watch over things. I trust these three can handle things fine without me."
"Yusuke. . ." Kurama began, but then stopped. He knew Yusuke had to do this, but it saddened him that he would not get to see Lita again. But maybe after all this was over, they could meet again as friends as he promised her four years ago. "Be careful."
Yusuke looked at him, and smiled. "Aren't I always? You three take care and make sure that Hiei doesn't do more harm than good by destroying everything in his way." Kurama smiled, getting his joke towards how protective the koorime was towards Serena. The two found Hiei glaring at them, and the two shut their mouths.
"Are we ready to go?" Hiei glared.
"Yes, let's go," Kurama said.
"You three concentrate your energy on the ring and the dimension you want to go to," instructed Koenma.
"Hey, wait a second! Don't leave without me!" Botan came running in dressed in a pair of jeans and a sweater. "I'm suppose to be going with you!"
"You aren't serious," Hiei said with annoyance. Botan gave him a look.
"Of course! Someone has to make sure that you don't get in trouble," Botan said. "And without Yusuke going, I have to make sure that things go smoothly. I'm to assist you anyway I can!" Hiei rolled his eyes to the sky. Why did this blabbermouth have to go of all people?
"If you complain once. . ." Hiei started.
"I know, I know," Botan said. "Can we get going, we don't have much time?" Without a word, Hiei and the others began to concentrate their energy on the ring. Hiei felt the ring in his hand beginning to pulse. Golden light flooded from his hand, surrounding him, Botan, Kurama, and Kuwabara in its light. Yusuke shielded his eyes, as the light became intense. As suddenly as the light appeared, it disappeared. Removing his hand, Yusuke found the four individuals gone.
"It actually worked," Koenma said. "I hope they make it there. Assembling another team like that won't be easy if they get lost."
*Guys, be careful. Protect them.* Yusuke thought.
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"What the-what happened to this place?" Kuwabara stepped over a ruined building and looked around. Most of what use to be a city was now just building ruins. "What happened to all of the people that use to inhabit this place? Is this really the same dimension we left?"
"Some sort of war seems to be taking place here. Koenma was right to dispatch us to handle this. But what are we up against," Kurama said. This place smelled like blood and death. Many people had died during a battle that had taken place here. Were the girls all right? He couldn't pick up their scents here, but faintly, somewhere else he could smell them, or where they had been.
"Look over in that direction!" Botan pointed to the northeastern part of the city. In the distance there was a large crystal like structure that stood erect. "What do you think that is?"
"I don't know, but let's find out. That may be where everyone else is," Kurama said. The other three individuals with him began to head in that direction. No more than five minutes into their walk, the earth in front of them exploded. The four had to step back to avoid the debris.
"Halt! Who are you!" said a voice from atop a lone building that still stood. Hiei and Kurama could see a girl with short hair looking down at them. In her hand was some type of staff type weapon that had a long curved blade to it. What surprised Kurama and Hiei was the fact that she wore an outfit like the ones Serena and the others wore when they transformed into warriors. "Who are you! What do you want? Answer me!"
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Nakoruru (grinning): I know, I know. Another evil cliffie. But if I didn't create them, you wouldn't be anticipating the next chapter and to know what happens!
Blazer: I see Rinka is back working her magic for this story also. The nice little Hakusho bits were fun. What do you think?
Nakoruru: I have nothing to do with them people! My co-writer thought it would be justice if Yusuke married Keiko and they had a daughter! I would have rather like to see him with Lita!
Keiko (coming in and looking at me angrily): What was that Nakoru-san?
Nakoruru (^_^;;): Nothing. . .Keiko-chan. (whispers) Hey Masked Mistress, you may get your wish after all for the two to meet up if this goes as planed.
Keiko: Did you say something Nakoruru? (gives writer a glare)
Nakoruru (mutters): Annoying hellcat. (Keiko asks what was that) Nothing, I was just telling the readers not to forget to review. (thinks) Jeez, I don't know why I'm catering to her.
Blazer (reading thought): Because you don't want her to get Rinka on your case yet again.
Nakoruru (_): Leave me alone. Rinka isn't here so let's just enjoy the time. Okay everyone, you know the routine. Review and tell me what you think! And see if you can figure out which scout the Hakusho gang met in this chapter! It's relatively easy. Oh, and if you know her eye color, please let me know. I have to go pull out the tapes to be certain. Bye now!