KK: I just love this story. But I know I have to finish it soon. Anyway, thnx to ya'll who reviewed. I love reviews. Well, read and review plz.

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Chapter 15: Recovery Brings Bad News

Kurama sat by Kaita's bedside, doing homework. It had been three days since Yuusuke had used the Spirit Wave to heal her, but Kaita still hadn't woken up. Genkai had said it would take this long, but still...Kurama was worried. Some of the bruises on Kaita's arms and neck weren't going away. As Kurama looked at her, Kaita began to toss in her sleep. She did this often, as though she believed she was still in the castle. Kurama put his hand on Kaita's arm. She settled down and a small smile crossed her beautiful lips. Kurama smiled back, even though Kaita couldn't see him.

Katie walked in. "Is she awake yet?" she asked in whisper.

Kurama shook his head. Katie sat down on the other side of Kaita's bed. "I never really did get a chance to thank you for saving me. So, thank you."

Kurama smiled at her. "Of course. I'm glad I could help."

"Katie," called Yukina, "Genkai need your help with something."

Katie nodded to Kurama and left. Kurama turned back to the math problem he was working on. He was so caught up that he didn't notice Kaita's eyes flutter open.

"K-Kurama?" she murmured sleepily.

Kurama looked aver at Kaita. He couldn't believe his eyes. "Kaita!" he breathed, "You're awake!"

Kaita chuckled, "Well of course I am. What? Did you think I was going to die?" She smiled at the vacant expression on his face, "Kurama, honestly. I'm shocked you would have such little faith in me."

Kurama's eyes filled with tears of joy. He reached over and hugged her. Kaita winced slightly as he touched her bruises. He pulled away quickly, apology in his gaze. Kaita grabbed his arms to keep him from pulling away altogether. Then she smiled, leaned up, and kissed him passionately. The two half-demons only broke apart when they heard the sound of bare feet pounding on wood. Kuga ran into the room, stopping only for a second so that he didn't crash into Kaita's bed.

"Kaita!" he cried and leapt into his "big sister's" arms. "Kaita, I missed you so much!" he began to cry.

Kaita sat up so that the pup was sitting in her lap. He sobbed into her chest. Kaita smiled down at him and stroked his head. Kurama sat down next to the two of them. He and Kaita kissed again.

The others outside head Kuga's joyous cries and knew what they meant. Yuusuke and Kuwabara dropped what they were doing and hurried to Kaita's room. Katie pulled Hiei out of his tree and led him inside. Yukina and Genkai walked in. Genkai smiled when she saw how happy everyone was.

Kuwabara and Yuusuke were joking with Kaita about being a martyr. Kurama was beaming with happiness while Kuga couldn't stop crying with joy. Hiei was smiling to himself over in the corner. But, when Katie stepped forward, all rejoicing stopped. Katie and Kaita hadn't actually met since that first day when Katie had overheard the conversation. No one knew how the two girls were going to react. For a moment no one said anything. Then, Kaita smiled with relief.

"Katie," she said, "I'm glad you're alive and safe."

Katie was speechless, "Th-thank you," she stammered, "Thank you for risking your life to save me."

"I would have done it for anyone," Kaita shrugged, "Are you doing alright here?"

Katie nodded.

"Hey!" Yuusuke said suddenly, causing everyone to jump, "We should have a party!"

Kaita cocked her head, "A party? Why?"

"Because, you've recovered!"

"I'm afraid you can't do that," said Botan as she flew into the room. Her expression was grave. Under her arm she held a laptop.

"Kami, not another mission," Yuusuke groaned, "We just finished our last one."

"Not quite," Botan shook her head and set the laptop on the table next to Kaita's bed. Everyone crowded around it to see what was so important.

The laptop flipped open. The screen was static for a few seconds and then displayed an image of Kuenma standing on his desk.

Kuenma cleared his throat. "Hello, spirit detectives. This is Kuenma speaking. I'm afraid I have some terrible news. A demon named Lord Aiten has created an army of 1100 demons. He plans to use this army to destroy the Reikai Tentai. I'm sending this message to all twenty-two of you around Japan. Meet at the Reikai Palace a.s.a.p." The screen went static. Botan closed the laptop.

There was silence for a second. Then, Kurama sighed. "It looks like Bito and his father are striking back at us with full force."

"This is awful," Katie said and rested her head on Hiei's shoulder.

Yuusuke turned to Kaita. "Well? Do you think you could recover faster than you have been? Or are you going to sit this one out?"

Kaita grinned mischievously, "Are you kidding? I wouldn't miss this for anything. This is my chance for revenge."

"You shouldn't fight so soon after you were badly injured," said Hiei.

Kaita turned, "Thanks, Hiei, but I don't need your concern. I know what I can do."

"Actually, Hiei's right," Genkai walked up, "Your injuries are worse than you realize. I think you may be overestimating yourself."

Kuga hoped off Kaita's bed and Kaita stood up. Her legs wobbled slightly, but she remained standing. "I think you may be underestimating me." She smirked.

Genkai raised her eyebrows, but shrugged, "If you feel well enough to go, I'm not going to stop you."

"Kaita, if you're going, then I wanna go too!"

Yuusuke chuckled, "Don't joke around. You can't go with us."

Kuga glared at him, "I'm serious! I want to help you fight!"

Kaita knelt down next to him, a sad smile on her face. "I'm sorry, Kuga, but Yuusuke's right. You're not a Spirit Detective. Besides, I don't know what I would do if you got hurt. When you're older, you can help us."

"It's not fair," Kuga whined, folding his arms over his chest, "I want to help."

Kaita looked up at the others, pleading in her eyes.

"Hey, Kuga," Yuusuke said, "How would you like to stay here and have Genkai train you?"

Kuga's face split into a huge, childish grin, "You really mean it?"

Yuusuke looked at Genkai, "You up to it, Grandma?"

"Having another dimwit, haughty, young apprentice?" Genkai shrugged, "Why wouldn't I turn it down?"

Kaita stood up, beaming at the old teacher.

Botan, who had been standing off to the side all this time, hopped onto her oar. "Yuusuke, should I tell Kuenma, you'll all come?"

"Yah, thank Botan. Bye!"

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KK: Tada. I warn you, if u don't like big speeches, you wont like the next chapter. Uuuuu, foreshadowing. Haha. Anyways, review. Bubye!