KK: I feel like I owe it to ya'll to update faster. So I'm gonna try. Enjoy.

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Chapter 22: Reunions

Keiko paced in Genkai's library. She, Yukina, and Katie were there. Yukina was caring for a bird with a hurt wing and Katie was reading.

"Rrr!" How could he not have told me he was leaving again?" Keiko demanded of no one.

Katie looked up from her book, "Keiko, please sit down. You're making me dizzy."

Keiko sighed and plopped down onto the couch next to Katie.

"I'm worried about him," she said.

"I know," Katie replied, "I'm worried about Hiei. But pacing isn't gonna make them come back any faster."

Keiko looked at her, "Do you think they'll win?"

Katie shrugged, "We'll find out soon enough."

Genkai popped her head into the room. "Girls, someone wants to see you."

The three girls looked at each other, puzzled, but followed Genkai outside.

They hurried across the temple to the room where the spirit detectives often met.

"Botan!" Katie smiled.

"Hello girls," said Botan. The sad look on her face worried Katie, Keiko, and Yukina.

"Girls," Botan stood up, "This may be very hard for you, but I have news of the battle."

"Who died," Keiko asked, "Was it Yuusuke?"

"No," Botan's face broke into a huge smiled, "None of the people you cared about died, or Kurama and Kaita. We won!" Both she and Genkai laughed at the three girls shocked expressions.

"Are you serious?" Katie asked in disbelief.

"She's serious!" said three familiar voices in unison.

"Yuusuke!"

"Hiei!"

"Kuwa-chan!"

Three of the four male spirit detectives were tackled by the girls.

Kurama, Kaita, Botan, and Genkai laughed at them. Then, Kaita and Kurama looked at one another and kissed.

"Kaita! Kurama!" Kuga suddenly came running into the room. He jumped and enveloped Kurama and Kaita in one hug.

"Kuga, you're supposed to be meditating," said Genkai reproachfully.

Kuga looked at the floor, "I'm sorry, master Genkai, but-"

"Oh, have pity on his Genkai," Kaita said, "I'm sure he's worked very hard and deserves a break."

Genkai smiled, "Maybe, just as long as he promises to be less of a dimwit than my last apprentice."

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Katie and Hiei were sitting on Katie's bed that night. Hiei had explained the battle to Katie, but have left out some of the more graphic details.

"So, are you sure it's safe for me to go home?" Katie asked.

"Yes," said Hiei, "I watched Koi, Bito, and Aiten die with my own eyes."

Katie sighed and fell back onto her bed. "I can't wait to get home."

"I can wait," muttered Hiei and got off her bed.

"Hiei," said Katie. She got off her bed and wrapped her arms around Hiei's shoulders, "Are you mad at me because I want to go home? I haven't been home in three weeks."

Hiei broke away from her.

Katie looked at him desperately, "Hiei..."

"I understand, Katie," Hiei said, "I'm just worried, that's all. When you're back home I won't be able to see you whenever I want."

"Don't be silly," Katie smiled sadly, "We can still see each other. And even if we can't, we'll figure out a way."

"You're right, Katie," said Kaita. She was standing in the doorway, listening to the conversation. "Kurama and I survive without seeing each other for weeks. But we always manage to meet. Even if you guys go for months without seeing one another, your love will remain strong. "She smiled, "Now, come on. Kuenma's got something to say to us."

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Late next morning, Katie set out for her home. Her light brown hair was brushed and Genkai had neatly braided it and tied it with a pink ribbon. Kaita had sewn her uniform where Katie had ripped it. Hiei, Yuusuke, and Kuwabara dug through the rubble of the dungeon and found Katie's backpack, not squashed or harmed in anyway. So now Katie was walking and looked just as she had the day she disappeared, accept for the braid.

As Katie neared her neighborhood, she noticed that there were police cars all around.

"Hmm, looks like mom really was worried about me," she muttered.

She hurried more and then ran. "Mom! Mom, I'm home!"

"Katie!" Katie's mother tore out of the house and enveloped Katie in a massive hug. " Oh Katie, I was so worried about you! Where were you? Were you kidnapped? Did they hurt you?"

"Mom, I'm fine," Katie wheezed, "Let me go. I won't be fine if you don't let go of me."

Katie's mom quickly released her. "Well, I'm glad you're safe. But you have to tell me where you were for three weeks."

"Well, I was walking home from school when I decided to take a short cut..."

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KK: Ok, Katie does tell her mom exactly the truth of what happens to her. Of course, her mom doesn't believe her. That is, until Hiei arrives at their door and asks if Katie can go on a date with him Friday. Lolz. I pity Katie's mom in a way. Her daughter's gone for three weeks and then a demon asks her daughter out. Well, enjoy. Review plz.