Chapter Two- To the island. *******

The day was still young and the team (everyone but Yusuke, who had said he had something to do but would be there soon) headed towards the dock at the shore. There was a massive boat waiting for them there. Everyone (minus Hiei) Stared at the ship in awe. They had never seen anything so.. elegant. The boat was a shinny pearl white, with the words Moon Seira on the side in royal purple cursive letters. Needless to say it was beautiful with about four floors, not to mention the one where the workers were and another for cargo. "its...beautiful." Keiko managed to choke out through a gasp as the small walkway leading from the boat to the dock began to extend. Piles and piles of people gathered around it, pushing one another to get inside. Slowly the group was being pushed as well, separating from each other. "Yukina?!" Kuwabara's voice echoed through the noise of the crowd. A small slender hand could be seen, waving for someone to help her. Yukina was getting smashed. Much to Kuwabara's dismay, it was Hiei who grabbed her first. He jumped over the humans and grabbed her hand as it began to slip farther down.
She gave a small yelp as she was being pulled up and clutched tightly to Hiei's shirt as they flied over the crowd, landing on the top deck of the ship, unnoticed to those who didnt know them. "Darn." Kuwabara said as he saw her and Hiei. "Shorty keeps getting in the way..." He said before he was almost pushed down by the stampede of people rushing onto the boat. "Hey baka, watch it. Your going to get ran over if you just stand there like that." Came an all to familiar voice from behind him. Kuwabara turned to see Yusuke standing there with a crooked smile. "Hey Urameshi!" Kuwabara called as he was being pushed onto the walkway by the people. "Help!" Was all Yusuke heard as he disappeared into the crowed. Shizuru and Keiko was having a better time getting through, being lead by two young boys who had offered help. Yusuke easily slipped through the crowd and onto the ship, standing before his team with his bag slung over his shoulder and a smile on his face.
"Urameshi!" Came a exhausted voice behind him. Everyone blinked and turned around to see Kuwabara standing there, gasping for breath with some of his clothes torn. "What happened to you?" Yusuke asked looking at him wide eyed and surprised. He sighed and straightened himself up, looking around to see where Yukina was. He spotted her next to Hiei, looking at him. A smile spread across his face and he walked towards her. "Yukina, my love! Could you help me out with these wounds?" Hiei immediately stepped forward, looking up at the moron. Yusuke could sense, as anyone could, a fight about to start and that was the LAST thing they needed at this point. He immediately stepped between the two and pushed them back. "now, now boys. Do we need a time out here? Dont forget why we are on this ship in the first place." He said in an amused yet firm voice that surprised them all. Yusuke was always the one goofing off and playing around, but there was something different about him now. He seemed to be taking in his role as leader of the team.
Keiko looked at him and her heart throbbed. She could sense what was wrong, though she didnt know exactly how. This was the first mission sense the tournament and she was sure that he was thinking about her. His teacher who Keiko has spoken to only briefly but could see the wisdom in her. He must have looked up to her, Keiko thought as she saw the sadness in his eyes disappear. Whether it was because of the two next to him, or because he didnt want them to see he was still hurting, she didnt know. But she sighed and walked to Yusuke, a sympathetic look on her face. He glanced at her for a moment then back at the two. " Come on now. We need to look around to see if the ones that broke into Koenma's are on this boat." He said. Keiko sighed. No, Yusuke wasnt going to admit it and no one was going to get him to either. Silence. And an awkward silence at that. Hiei and Kuwabara just stared at each other in anger. Tension hung in the air around them as the noise blared from the ships caption, saying they would be leaving shortly. Yukina was looking a bit uncomfortable at the silence and went to stand near Shizuru who seemed not to be bothered by it all. It was Shizuru who spoke first, in a tired tone, finally fed up with all the tension and silence. " Come on. You kids get to looking." She said as she turned and leaned over the side, puffing on her cigg some more. Keiko sighed and grabbed Yukina's arm. "Come on." She muttered. Yukina blinked and nodded, following. "Hey, where are you going?" Yusuke asked. "To find a cabin." She said sternly and walked away. Yusuke blinked. "What was all that about?" he asked and got a shrug from Kuwabara. "Dont know, what did you do Urameshi?" He asked. "I didnt do anything!" He shouted defensively as he turned, and noticed no one was there. Kuwabara was walking off with a goofy grin on his face. "Hey were do you think your going?" Yusuke called. "Oh, im just seeing if Yukina needs any help unpacking!" He called back. That got Hiei's attention who made a move to run to him, his hand on his katana. Yusuke swallowed hard. This was the LAST thing they needed. A fight between Hiei and Kuwabara because Yukina was his sister, though she didnt know it, and Kuwabara was a pervert. Before Hiei could wrench him, Yusuke was already by Kuwabara. "Oh no you dont you pervert. They are fine. Now lets get our cabin and drop our things off. We need to look around."

Kuwabara cursed himself at not being fast enough, but sighed. "Alright, lets go." They headed into the ship, everyone but Shizuru, who was still smoking over the side of the boat. None of them seemed to notice the shadow in the corner, looking at them through a hooded cloak. A wicked smile on her face as she disappeared into the shadows. Amaya? Came a voice in her head as she made her way through the crowed. What?! She answered angrily, mad at having to make her way through humans when she could kill them all without breaking a sweat. A growl came with the next message. Get back here. We need to go unseen, and with the four that I sensed we wont be able to roam freely or we will be sensed. They might have sensed you already now get your ass back here! Amaya rolled her eyes and shook her head. Just like her. Always bossy and telling me what to do. She never does an ounce of fighting or work and she knows it! Amaya cursed her in her mind and made her way to the cargo part of the ship. "I dont see why we have to hide!" She said in an outburst the moment she saw her, sitting on the top of a pile of crates, her sword in front of her with a rock in her hand, sharpening it. Her hood still on her head, she didnt bother to look at Amaya as she answered. "because.we can not afford to be found out. We just need to make it back to the island and through the barrier before we are caught." She stated simply and calmly.
Amaya hated that tone more then anything. She never got mad or angry anymore. She was always calm and confident. She didnt fight, she lets me do that. And what a sorry excuse she gives. "Oh you need to work on your fighting, thats why I let you fight." Plleease! Amaya knew the reason, she was scared. Amaya shrugged it off. She didnt care much. She was stronger then her, or so she thought. She sank into a pile of blankets and yawned. "So.." She said. "Who are those people you had me watch?" She asked. This seemed to get her attention and she stopped sharpening her blade, in a swift movement placing it back on her back. Her eyes flashed as she looked at Amaya. "Come now. Dont tell me you haven't heard of them?" She said in an amused voice. Amaya shook her head. "They are the winners of the dark tournament." She stated but didnt get the reaction she thought she would. Just a more confused look appeared on her face. She sighed. "The spirit detective, Yusuke Urameshi and his team. Hiei, Kurama, and the bafoon Kuwabara." She said, counting them on one hand. She had seen the tournament, and the only one she was worried about was Yusuke. Genkai's student indeed. And now he had her power as well. He would be a challenge. She knew. And she welcomed it. It had been centuries sense she had a good fight, even Toguro was no match for her, though it mattered not now, he was dead. and at the hand of a human. But she knew better then to take humans to lightly. With how long she had lived she had seen a lot, some first hand. Some were tough, and Yusuke was proof of that.
"They sent him after us!" Amaya's voice sounded in pure shock. "well, what did you expect. You did kill three of their guards!" She shot at her in anger. She had told her not to kill anyone if it could be avoid. And she knew that it could have been. No one should have died. Words echoed in her mind at this thought, from long ago. From a person she had deeply cared about. No one has the right to take another's life, no matter what the circumstance. She couldnt help but smile. It was strange actually. The person who had told her this she had seen kill many times back then. Though every time she was protecting someone. She took this to heart after that person was gone. And it had been a long time sense she had killed, that was why she had avoided fighting for so long. In fear that she would break that vow and put that persons name in shame. Amaya mumbled something that she barely caught, but she knew what she said. "Yes it could have been avoided!" She yelled at her, knowing at this point they couldnt be heard because the ship was leaving shore and the noise was loud.
Amaya looked at her with piercing eyes, clearing challenging her. But after a moment she thought better of it and stood up, brushing the dirt from her cloak she started to walk off. "Where are you going?" She called to Amaya. "I cant stand being down here when all the excitement is up there." She said pointing upward. "And dont worry, I know what they are looking for." She said stripping her cloak from her and throwing it on the ground. Amaya was beautiful indeed. Long brownish hair with golden highlights fell to her shoulders in ruffles. She wore short shorts and a half shirt, tied into a knot at the front. She wore a single silver chain with a crystal at the end, that fell to her chest, the top of her breast slightly showing with the tare in her shirt. She wore tennis shoe heels that wore black and her legs were wrapped in black fishnet stalking that led all the way up to her shorts. She looked her over for a brief moment. "And where did you get that outfit?" She asked, her voice icy. Amaya just winked and smiled. She cleared her throat. "Nice disguise. But theres just one thing." She pointed at the brown neko ears that lay on Amaya's head. "Ah.." She said and pulled a hat out, placing it on her head and covering her ears. Her eyes glowed blue for a moment as she stared at her. Rolling her eyes she looked away and dismissed Amaya to do what she wanted.
Wasting little time she ran upstairs, fashioning her sword around her waist. She would now have a chance to do her own investigation on the team Urameshi, come to her own conclusion. Maybe even find a way to beat the great Urameshi and the pain in the ass. Though she knew that her 'watcher' as she liked to call her, wouldnt like it, she didnt care. She didnt like her one bit and the fact that HE favored her did not settle well with her. She should never have come along. Then it would have only been him and her to carry out their plans of controlling the universe. And her dream of being at his side would have happened, has she not come along and won his favor, meaning to or not. Oh well, it seemed that she had no interest in him, so Amaya didnt kill her just yet. If they were going to get the key then they needed her, for she was the only one who knew how to work it, and she herself had some connection to it, thought Amaya had not been told. She knew. Why else would he have sent her to search her out in her mountain home and bring her to the island. Yes, the time was drawing near. Soon they would have the Key and then she would use her purpose and then be destroyed. Amaya was content with that.
The ship was indeed beautiful. With golden trimmed staircases and pearl white tiled floors. It smelled as sweet as strawberries and shinned like the sun. A huge chandelier hung above at the bottom of the staircase that lead to the cabin rooms. It was not crystal like some would have thought but actually made up of many small candles. Amaya muffled a growl as she looked around. To many people, humans. They all had the scent of hate in their soul. Their tainted soul. No human was pure, no pure heart or good intentions. She hated them. The knowledge that they even existed bothered her and made her hate them more. That humans had this beautiful world just handed to them, and then they destroyed it. Polluted the air and water, killed off creatures, some that held magic within them. Ancient creatures with wisdom that were now lost. All at the hands of the favored humans. She thought, as any demon did, that humans should be destroyed. They didnt deserve everything they were given. They are low level life forms that should be nothing more then slaves or even food to be hunted like animals. Savage creatures that did nothing but kill and steal. It was in their nature to destroy, but still they were held as saints and hope. Amaya didnt understand it at all. How could these lower creatures get more then demons, the superior race. She would never understand this. But it made no matter. By this time next week humanity would no longer exist. All they needed was that key.
Yusuke and Kuwabara ended up sharing a room, which didnt settle well with Kuwabara who wanted to share with Yukina, who ended up sharing a room with Keiko and Shizuru. Kurama and Hiei shared a room at the end of the hall. Yusuke's and Kuwabara's room was much like the others. Two medium sized beds with red covers over them and a mint on each pillow. A t.v. at one side of the room with a desk across from it at the other side. There was a small hall way leading to a pearly white bathroom with a huge tube. There was a red couch crammed in the corner with a coffee table in front of it. Yusuke whistled as he walked into the room. "So this is how rich people live." He muttered under his breath, instantly angry. Kuwabara stared in awe at the spacious room he walked into and had to blink to see if he was really seeing this. Yusuke immediately claimed the bed closest to the door and plopped down on it exhausted. Kuwabara dumped his things on his bed and searched through it. To much noise for Yusuke to rest. "What are you doing moron?" He asked sitting up. "Ah! Found it!" Kuwabara said in a low yell as he held something tight within his grasp. "Found what?" Yusuke asked, his eyes narrowing. Kuwabara's face flushed and he immediately hide whatever it was behind his back. "N-nothing." He said and rushed to the bathroom. Yusuke blinked then rolled his eyes. "Alright, im going to the deck." He called and before Kuwabara could answer Yusuke was gone.
Yusuke decided to look around, to see if he could spot anything out of the ordinary. All he saw was rich people and the scent of their over priced perfume and cologne was sickening him. He headed out to the deck to get some fresh air. He felt eyes upon him, and he had for some time. Who was watching him and why? Could it be the attackers? These thoughts ran through his mind as he leaned over the side. Not to far down from him he spotted Shizuru, who was smoking and had her eyes closed. Did she sense anything?

"Yusuke!"

Came a voice from behind him. He turned to see Yukina and Keiko running towards him. He sighed. He didnt want Keiko here. He was sure it was going to get dangerous, especially with what the enemy was demanding, which he himself wasnt to sure about. Something that could destroy the universe didnt sound like a cuddly kitten to him. But he forced on a smile and placed his hand behind his head.

"Hey Keiko, Yukina."

He said with a smile. He blinked and looked around.

"Where is Hiei and Kurama?"

He asked. Keiko and Yukina shook their heads and looked around.

"I dont know."

They said together. Yusuke sighed and leaned against the rail. Shizuru had already joined them and scared the hell out of Yusuke when he turned and ended up face to face with her.

"D-dont do t-that!"

He said, clutching his chest. Soon they were joined by the others, all but Kuwabara who seemed to be glued by the pool area. As Yukina, Keiko and Shizuru talked, after having grabbed Kuwabara, Yusuke pulled them to the side.

"Someone is on this boat with us."

He said in a whisper.

"Well duh Urameshi. Look around. Theres a lot of people here."

Kuwabara said. Yusuke shook his head, Hiei muttered he was an idiot, and Kurama just looked at the three.

"What I mean, you idiot, is I think that the attackers might be on this boat with us."

"ohh."

Yusuke sighed. Maybe he had hit Kuwabara to much and it had affected him. He shook his head.

"We need to look around."

He said and the others agreed. From the shadows, blue eyes glowed and pierced the darkness, settling on Yusuke. Soon, She thought, Soon I will taste your blood on my claws... ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Ok, I dont really like this chapter, I kinda had to rush at the end of it. But the next one will be better, I promise. ^_^;;

Only one review, and she was kind enough to do that, and sent it to my mailbox.

Serenity- Thankies for your review, im glad you like my story, and I apologize for taking so long to update when ive had this chapter ready for about a week. Hope you approve and ill update asap. ^_^

hmm..funny, this stories getting almost no reviews (Minus one) And my Inuyasha stories are getting some...*shrugs* Ah well, ill update asap.
~Shadow Amaya~