Yeah! I'm back! Here is the next chapter you all have been waiting for. I'm sorry to have kept you waiting.

This chapter is probably going to be sweet and mushy in some parts.

I do not own YYH or any of the characters, or any of the places mentioned unless otherwise noted.

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Hiei, Kurama, Yuseke, Keiko, Botan, Kuwabara, Genkai, Yukina, Shizuru, Hinageshi, and Ayame were all gathered in the main hall waiting for Koenma to open the doors and tell them whatever it was that they were all called for. "Hey Botan?" "What Shizuru?" "What are we here for? You always know everything." "I dunno. But it must be really important if he called everyone here." "Hn. Baka ferry onna. Of course it's important, why else would he call us?" Just as Botan was about to remark Koenma opened the doors and ushered everyone in.

"I bet you all have been wondering what you were called for, haven't you? ^everyone nodded yes^ Well it is important that you all attend the… Winter Wonderland Ball!!! ^everyone sweat dropped and fell over^ You all must attend, or there will be severe consequences." "Hn. Why would I attend that?" "Because if you don't then you will be exiled to Ningenkai to live life as a ningen without any powers. Does that answer your question Hiei?" "Do we have to go with someone?" "Yes. You all have to come. Take whoever you want. But all twelve of you must be there. Dimissed."

Everyone left but Hinageshi and Ayame, who stayed in the room with Koenma. "So who are you going to with everyone?" "I'm dragging Yuseke along. Afterall he has to be there anyway. But who are you going to go with?" "I dunno." "Come on Botan, who are you going to go with?" "I dunno. Let's not worry about that right now. Let's just hurry up and go shopping!!!"

Botan, Keiko, Genkai, Yukina, and Shizuru all left to go shopping. "Hiei, who are you going with?" "Why do you care?" "No reason. I'm thinking of asking Shizuru. Do you think she'll say yes?" "Of course she'll say yes. My sis likes you!!!" "Ok. We better hurry up and get some clothes. Um…does anyone know when it is?" "Nope. But if I don't find something nice then Keiko'll probably beat my head in. Let's go." And with that the four boys left.

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Two weeks later it was the night of the Winter Wonderland Ball.

Koenma, wearing a blue tuxedo, was escorting Ayame, who was wearing a red floor-length backless dress. Her hair was up in a neatly done bun. Also in the room was Hinageshi, wearing a peach colored floor-length dress that was also backless and her hair in a neat bun, and her date, the oni George who was wearing a black tuxedo.

Next walked in Kurama, who was wearing a white dress shirt, dark blue dress pants, and a dark blue dress jacket, and his date Shizuru, who was wearing a light yellow dress that was floor length. Her hair was up in a messy bun, and she had on a pearl necklace.

Right after they walked in Yusuke and Keiko came. Yuseke was wearing dark green dress pants with a white dress shirt and a dark green dress jacket. Keiko was wearing a floor length sapphire blue outfit. It was low cut and was a halter top with a skirt connected with a golden belt around the waistline. Her hair was done in curls. She was wearing a diamond choker and golden hoop earrings.

After almost half an hour Genkai came wearing a white dress. She came with Enma, who was wearing a black tuxedo.

After almost another half hour Yukina and Kuwabara came. Yukina was wearing a light blue, almost white, dress. She had diamond earrings. Kuwabara was wearing a black tuxedo.

Atsuko came wearing a white ballroom dress (think Cinderella) with sapphire earrings and a choker with an emerald set in the center. Her date came wearing a white tuxedo.

Everyone was talking, wondering why both Botan and Hiei were late, when the doors opened. Everyone looked over and gasped at what they saw.

There stood Botan arm in arm with Hiei. Botan was wearing a black floor length dress. It was strapless and had a v-cut that ended quite low. The dress had a slit on the right side going to mid-thigh. She had her hair cascading down. She was also wearing a white gold necklace and several golden bracelets. Hiei was wearing a simple black tuxedo, and, to the pleasant surprise of all the others, did not seem too upset about being there.

After they said their hellos the first slow song of the night started.

Kurama and Shizuru, Enma and Genkai, Yusuke and Keiko, Ayame and Koenma, Hinageshi and her date, Atusko and her date, Yukina and Kuwabara, and Hiei and Botan were all dancing.

"The dress looks good on you onna." "Botan. How hard is it to say Botan, Jaganshi?" "Hn." Hiei flashed her a very sexy smirk as he thought about what she just said 'Is it just me or did she just say Botan Jaganshi? Doesn't sound bad. Wait, what am I saying. I better talk to the fox about this, he'll know what to do.'

As the song ended the couples broke apart. The girls went to one side of the room to talk while the boys went to the other.

After several more hours of dancing the ball was over. But before anyone could leave, Koenma had one last announcement to make, "Don't forget that Christmas Eve there will be presents and a little party, but nothing fancy at all. I expect you all to be there, but it's not mandatory."

Kurama, Shizuru, Kuwabara, Yuseke, and Keiko all left together. Then Atsuko and her date left, followed by Hinageshi and her date. Ayame and Koenma, and Hiei and Botan were the last to leave.

"Thank you Hiei." "What for?" "I had a wonderful time tonight. And you didn't have to escort me or dance with me or walk me home, but you did. Thank you." Botan kissed his cheek and walked in her door.

'She kissed me. What does that mean? Stupid ningen emotions, how am I supposed to understand all of this? Better hurry up and talk to fox before anything else happens.'

Until next time!

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