The Rekai tantei felt quite unhappy about their new mission. Hiei was mad anytime he was called but this time his anger was curbed by curiosity about Botan's past. Kurama who was a thief himself was not only disgusted by their charges cannibalism, but had had a terrible time figuring out a believable lie to tell his mother. Yusuke Sported several new Keiko Slapmarks and Kuwabara was just upset because he'd been visiting Yukina, so had Hiei but of course the others didn't know.

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"Yukina You are so pretty that I can't describe it" The idiot bellowed (authors note. Not a Kuwabara bashing, just this is Hiei's pov)

"Oh Kazuma"

The romantic exchange went on until Hiei thought he would be sick. He turned to leave but saw Botan standing there watching them with a wistful look in her eyes.

"What are you doing here?" He asked the bluette.

"New Mission" Hiei was shocked This girl was usually a chatterbox. Something was obviously bothering her, Which was a scary enough considering Botan's usual bubblebrained attitude, But what really scared Hiei was that he cared and wanted her happy. Am I falling for the ferry onna? he asked himself. End flashback _ -------------------------------------------- ----------------------- ______-__________ --------------------- ---------------- -----

Botan meanwhile was acting as bubbly as usual, but her thoughts were only scary ones. I suppose Koenma assigned me to ferry the poor girls he killed. Does that include me? I don't think I can ferry myself or Lily. HIEI STOP READING MY MIND!! She shouted angrily. All right He replied, wondering what Botan was worried about, all he had gotten was "myself or Lily". Then added, "your thoughts are boring anyway".

"Hiei," she screamed "You really should come up with a better variety of insults."

"Oh Yeah"

The Koorime and Ferry girl went on bickering for half an hour until Yusuke Noticed and said, "Stop Flirting, you two."

"We are not flirting" They said together not really meaning it, Which of coarse Kurama had to comment on, But Botan was trying so hard to remain cheerful even though she was terrified, that she didn't even hear him.

It would have been awkward for Hiei, but lucky for him a weak group of demons decided to ambush the Rekai tantei. --------------------- ------------------------------------ ----------------- ------------ ------------------------- -------------------- --------
Well you got what I consider a romantic chapter. Now the set up is done and I can start adding in the actual mission.