Chapter Three: One in a Million
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Rekai finally agreed into making Botan one of the members of the Spirit Detectives. At first, they were reluctant into agreeing. They thought that if Botan's powers suddenly go mishap, it would definitely be an uproar not only to the Human World but also in the three realms.
Fortunately, Koenma was there to back things up from his father. Because truthfully, even Kurama and Yusuke sensed it, Koenma has deep feelings for Botan. Even if Koenma knew that he would have no chance for her, he tried his best to at least make up from the past.
Kurama and Yusuke were a LITTLE thankful for Koenma's doings but not gladly thanking him in the process. In their minds, they still believe and know that this whole mess started with Koenma and his father. It was only right that he clears these up.
In the end, Rekai finally agreed. They learned that it would be an advantage in their side to have another "someone" to help them.
So... 000000000000 Botan looked around to what was now her room.
She slowly looked around and smiled.
Botan always wished to have a life where all the love ones she'll have are near her...where they're reachable and where they'll be protected by her.
"Are you alright, dear?" Mrs. Urameshi asked as she looked at Botan.
Botan looked at her 'mother'. Rekai had somehow found a way to 'squish' Botan into the Huma World. They gave her an identity and a history that just appeared out of nowhere.
Botan was still adjusting to the environment especially with Mrs. Urameshi. She still can't have the hang of calling her, mother...
"Yes, M-m... Mommy..." Botan finally said.
Mrs. Urameshi smiled and nodded.
"I know you've been long gone with your father, Botan. But I want you to know that I love you still the same. I know that your father's death is what lead you here but I want you to understand that I still love you..." Mrs. Urameshi said.
Although that was something that was just made up, Botan smiled.
She admired Mrs. Urameshi, her 'mother', in worrying of her.
"No, Mommy... I want you to know that I love you... so please don't feel bad..." Botan said.
Mrs. Urameshi was in verge of tears.
"You're so sweet!!!! Your brother NEVER tells things to me like that..." she said as she gave Botan a good-tight hug.
Botan smiled and hugged her back.
She loved the feeling.
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Yusuke peeked in through the door that was leading to Botan's room.
He could see her together with his mother, hugging each other.
"I'm glad she finally has everything under control..." Yusuke said as he slowly walked away and went into his own room.
He plopped himself to his bed and stared at the ceiling.
"I wonder...what will happen to school tomorrow...? What will everyone think of Botan... my sister?" Yusuke asked in wonder as a smile crept along.
"Whatever it is, I bet it's going to be bundles of fun..." he said quietly as he slowly drifted to slumber.
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Kurama closed his eyes and tried to concentrate as hard as he could.
He and Hiei were out training in Genkai's temple somewhere in the middle of the night. All of a sudden, Hiei disappeared in front of their battle. He, on the other hand, is trying to locate where he was.
"Got'cha!" Kurama whispered as he released his rose whip and aimed at a high branch to his left.
Hiei jumped out of reaction and so, the fight begun.
The fight ended with both of the fighters, exhausted.
"You've been slacking off, fox..." Hiei remarked as he slowly stood up with the help of his katana.
"Why do you say that?" Kurama asked as he too, was getting up.
"Your mind is drifting off... somewhere in the middle of a deity and a demon..." Hiei said with a smirk.
Kurama only stared back and said nothing.
"I can read your mind, kitsune. Tell me...why is she bothering your concentration?" Hiei asked.
"...I don't know..." Kurama answered heavily after a few minutes of silence.
"You don't know...?" Hiei asked as he approached his friend.
"It seems that Youko knows Sora from the past..." Kurama answered.
"So?" Hiei asked in return.
"and had feelings for her..." Kurama added.
"So?" Hiei asked again.
"And I think I'm having it as well..." Kurama replied.
Kurama expected Hiei to say "so?" once more, but in return, Hiei said something that really surprised Kurama.
"You finally admitted it..."
"Huh? What do you mean?" Kurama asked.
"I've been sensing that you have feelings for the deity even before this whole thing came to place. How you look at her, how you take care of her, how you treat her, and even the way you rescue her. It all reflects on your actions, Kurama. And honestly, I think everyone knows about it..." Hiei answered.
"Am...am I that obvious?" Kurama asked shyly as thoughts and memories of him and Botan came rushing in.
"You're one hell of a thief, Kurama...but you're not the best when it come to courting..." Hiei said with a grin.
"As if you are." Kurama said in return, meaning to argue with his friend.
"You wish." Hiei said back in return.
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Botan and Yusuke turned around the corner and saw Keiko.
"Good morning, Keiko!" Botan greeted happily and excitedly.
"Good morning, Botan! Wow! You look so cute in our school uniform!!! It really fits you!" Keiko complimented.
"You think so?" Botan asked with a blush.
Botan was wearing her light aqua-blue hair down. She had a white sweat band on her head that kept her hair neat and a pair of small-studded white earrings. Both of these were given to her by Yusuke that morning.
"Of course you are! Those are really beautiful earring, Botan. Where'd you get them?" Keiko asked as she noticed it.
"...big brother gave it to me..." Botan replied with a small voice as she looked at Yusuke who was up front.
Yusuke knew how to keep a distance when girls are talking. He knew well not to idle with their talk.
"Yusuke gave them to you? Wow..." Keiko said, a hint of jealousy.
Botan sensed it right away so she quickly added, "I saw a pair of red ones back at his room... he just let e wrapped it up and said he was giving it to someone REALLY special..."
Keiko literally lit up and smiled. "he's really very thoughtful, ne?"
"He's my brother... he always is..." Botan replied.
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Kuwabara waited patiently up on the front gate of their school.
"Hey Kazuma!!! We heard that today, Yusuke's sister will be arriving!" one of the boys asked.
"Yeah. She is!" Kuwabara replied.
"I bet she's a jocky as Yusuke..." one said.
"And wild as he is..." another added.
"A troublemaker I bet." One girl said.
'These people really judge too fast... and here I thought I jump into conclusions...' Kuwabara thought as a sweatdrop appeared and an image of Botan ran through his head.
'why don't' the teachers say anything?' he added.
"I bet another one of those dop-out-not-studying-troublemaker-kind-of- people." One teacher said as he passed by Kuwabara.
This time, not only did Kuwabara sweatdropped but also, fell off.
"What are you doing on the floor, Kuwabara?"
Kuawabara looked up to see Yusuke. Behind him were Keiko and Botan.
"Uh... nothing.." Kuwabara replied.
Kuwabara knew well enough that if he told Yusuke what the other students were talking about his sister, he'll definitely go into a mad fit.
It was ironic at first since he never knew Yusuke could care so much for anyone. He means, he doesn't even treat Keiko that way.
Only to Botan.
"Well, don't just sit there, dumbass. Let's get going before we get late." Yusuke said as he entered the gate.
Keiko followed.
Botan stopped in front him.
"Need help, Kazuma?" Botan asked as she reached out a hand.
"Thanks." Kuwabara said with a hint of blush in his cheeks.
Kuawabara stood up and dusted the dirt off his pants.
"Let's go..." he murmured.
Botan smiled cheerily and entered the school.
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Keiko sat on her desk and turned to look around.
Yusuke was certainly not happy when he learned from Kuwabara what the other people said about Botan. Thankfully, Botan was there to keep him down.
'I wonder what section will Botan get into? I hope she'll be together in my class... that way, I can look out for her when she needs some help.' Keiko thought as the teacher entered the room.
"Now class, I want all of you to settle down. We have a new student today..." he said.
'Alright! Botan's my classmate!!!' Keiko thought happily as she stared at the door, anticipating for Botan to come in.
a group of groans were heard.
They obviously knew that the new student would definitely be Yusuke's sister.
Keiko knew that Yusuke doesn't have the greatest reputation around school. He had a lot of enemies, both boys and girls. All the teachers don't like him and he's way too rebellious to listen to anyone. The only friends Yusuke has was her...and Kuwabara.
"This is it, we're doomed..." one student said.
"Another Urameshi to brighten up our days..." a guy said.
"Stop being sarcastic, Mido! You know well enough that I hate Yusuke!!! He's such a wreck!" Hime said.
At this point, even Keiko is loosing her patience.
'How can these people judge so fast!?' she thought.
'Just wait and see...' she added with a playful grin on her face.
The door slid open and in came Botan, floating.
Jaws dropped...
Mouths open...
Chalk fell to the floor....
"That's...Urameshi's sister?"
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Yusuke was laughing his heart out when he heard Keiko's story.
"Those guys were oogling on Botan!!!!" Kieko said happily, tears forming around her eyeys from laughter.
Botan couldn't help but blush more.
"I really didn't do anything to them, big brother... honest." Botan replied timidly.
Yusuke laughed even more.
"You did nothing and you made the whole class do that? Wow!!! Sis, now I know... you're the newest heart throb around here!!!" Yusuke said joyously as a big grin formed.
"You must be proud of her, ei Yusuke?" Kuwabara asked.
"Who wouldn't?" Yusuke asked.
Suddenly, a teacher came and stood in front of them.
"I don't seem to understand why you're laughing loudly, Mr. Urameshi... you're disturbing the other people who are eating here. This is not your place, you should know that by now..." Mr. Hanasaki said.
Botan looked around.
And truthfully, they were the only ones there.
Her, Yusuke, Keiko and Kuwabara....
Only them.
So what is this teacher talking about?
"There are no other people in here, sir." Botan replied.
Mr. Hanasaki shot a glance at Botan.
"Oh?and what do you call me?" he asked.
Botan looked consfused and looked at Keiko.
Keiko shook her head vigorously meaning
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Rekai finally agreed into making Botan one of the members of the Spirit Detectives. At first, they were reluctant into agreeing. They thought that if Botan's powers suddenly go mishap, it would definitely be an uproar not only to the Human World but also in the three realms.
Fortunately, Koenma was there to back things up from his father. Because truthfully, even Kurama and Yusuke sensed it, Koenma has deep feelings for Botan. Even if Koenma knew that he would have no chance for her, he tried his best to at least make up from the past.
Kurama and Yusuke were a LITTLE thankful for Koenma's doings but not gladly thanking him in the process. In their minds, they still believe and know that this whole mess started with Koenma and his father. It was only right that he clears these up.
In the end, Rekai finally agreed. They learned that it would be an advantage in their side to have another "someone" to help them.
So... 000000000000 Botan looked around to what was now her room.
She slowly looked around and smiled.
Botan always wished to have a life where all the love ones she'll have are near her...where they're reachable and where they'll be protected by her.
"Are you alright, dear?" Mrs. Urameshi asked as she looked at Botan.
Botan looked at her 'mother'. Rekai had somehow found a way to 'squish' Botan into the Huma World. They gave her an identity and a history that just appeared out of nowhere.
Botan was still adjusting to the environment especially with Mrs. Urameshi. She still can't have the hang of calling her, mother...
"Yes, M-m... Mommy..." Botan finally said.
Mrs. Urameshi smiled and nodded.
"I know you've been long gone with your father, Botan. But I want you to know that I love you still the same. I know that your father's death is what lead you here but I want you to understand that I still love you..." Mrs. Urameshi said.
Although that was something that was just made up, Botan smiled.
She admired Mrs. Urameshi, her 'mother', in worrying of her.
"No, Mommy... I want you to know that I love you... so please don't feel bad..." Botan said.
Mrs. Urameshi was in verge of tears.
"You're so sweet!!!! Your brother NEVER tells things to me like that..." she said as she gave Botan a good-tight hug.
Botan smiled and hugged her back.
She loved the feeling.
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Yusuke peeked in through the door that was leading to Botan's room.
He could see her together with his mother, hugging each other.
"I'm glad she finally has everything under control..." Yusuke said as he slowly walked away and went into his own room.
He plopped himself to his bed and stared at the ceiling.
"I wonder...what will happen to school tomorrow...? What will everyone think of Botan... my sister?" Yusuke asked in wonder as a smile crept along.
"Whatever it is, I bet it's going to be bundles of fun..." he said quietly as he slowly drifted to slumber.
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Kurama closed his eyes and tried to concentrate as hard as he could.
He and Hiei were out training in Genkai's temple somewhere in the middle of the night. All of a sudden, Hiei disappeared in front of their battle. He, on the other hand, is trying to locate where he was.
"Got'cha!" Kurama whispered as he released his rose whip and aimed at a high branch to his left.
Hiei jumped out of reaction and so, the fight begun.
The fight ended with both of the fighters, exhausted.
"You've been slacking off, fox..." Hiei remarked as he slowly stood up with the help of his katana.
"Why do you say that?" Kurama asked as he too, was getting up.
"Your mind is drifting off... somewhere in the middle of a deity and a demon..." Hiei said with a smirk.
Kurama only stared back and said nothing.
"I can read your mind, kitsune. Tell me...why is she bothering your concentration?" Hiei asked.
"...I don't know..." Kurama answered heavily after a few minutes of silence.
"You don't know...?" Hiei asked as he approached his friend.
"It seems that Youko knows Sora from the past..." Kurama answered.
"So?" Hiei asked in return.
"and had feelings for her..." Kurama added.
"So?" Hiei asked again.
"And I think I'm having it as well..." Kurama replied.
Kurama expected Hiei to say "so?" once more, but in return, Hiei said something that really surprised Kurama.
"You finally admitted it..."
"Huh? What do you mean?" Kurama asked.
"I've been sensing that you have feelings for the deity even before this whole thing came to place. How you look at her, how you take care of her, how you treat her, and even the way you rescue her. It all reflects on your actions, Kurama. And honestly, I think everyone knows about it..." Hiei answered.
"Am...am I that obvious?" Kurama asked shyly as thoughts and memories of him and Botan came rushing in.
"You're one hell of a thief, Kurama...but you're not the best when it come to courting..." Hiei said with a grin.
"As if you are." Kurama said in return, meaning to argue with his friend.
"You wish." Hiei said back in return.
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Botan and Yusuke turned around the corner and saw Keiko.
"Good morning, Keiko!" Botan greeted happily and excitedly.
"Good morning, Botan! Wow! You look so cute in our school uniform!!! It really fits you!" Keiko complimented.
"You think so?" Botan asked with a blush.
Botan was wearing her light aqua-blue hair down. She had a white sweat band on her head that kept her hair neat and a pair of small-studded white earrings. Both of these were given to her by Yusuke that morning.
"Of course you are! Those are really beautiful earring, Botan. Where'd you get them?" Keiko asked as she noticed it.
"...big brother gave it to me..." Botan replied with a small voice as she looked at Yusuke who was up front.
Yusuke knew how to keep a distance when girls are talking. He knew well not to idle with their talk.
"Yusuke gave them to you? Wow..." Keiko said, a hint of jealousy.
Botan sensed it right away so she quickly added, "I saw a pair of red ones back at his room... he just let e wrapped it up and said he was giving it to someone REALLY special..."
Keiko literally lit up and smiled. "he's really very thoughtful, ne?"
"He's my brother... he always is..." Botan replied.
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Kuwabara waited patiently up on the front gate of their school.
"Hey Kazuma!!! We heard that today, Yusuke's sister will be arriving!" one of the boys asked.
"Yeah. She is!" Kuwabara replied.
"I bet she's a jocky as Yusuke..." one said.
"And wild as he is..." another added.
"A troublemaker I bet." One girl said.
'These people really judge too fast... and here I thought I jump into conclusions...' Kuwabara thought as a sweatdrop appeared and an image of Botan ran through his head.
'why don't' the teachers say anything?' he added.
"I bet another one of those dop-out-not-studying-troublemaker-kind-of- people." One teacher said as he passed by Kuwabara.
This time, not only did Kuwabara sweatdropped but also, fell off.
"What are you doing on the floor, Kuwabara?"
Kuawabara looked up to see Yusuke. Behind him were Keiko and Botan.
"Uh... nothing.." Kuwabara replied.
Kuwabara knew well enough that if he told Yusuke what the other students were talking about his sister, he'll definitely go into a mad fit.
It was ironic at first since he never knew Yusuke could care so much for anyone. He means, he doesn't even treat Keiko that way.
Only to Botan.
"Well, don't just sit there, dumbass. Let's get going before we get late." Yusuke said as he entered the gate.
Keiko followed.
Botan stopped in front him.
"Need help, Kazuma?" Botan asked as she reached out a hand.
"Thanks." Kuwabara said with a hint of blush in his cheeks.
Kuawabara stood up and dusted the dirt off his pants.
"Let's go..." he murmured.
Botan smiled cheerily and entered the school.
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Keiko sat on her desk and turned to look around.
Yusuke was certainly not happy when he learned from Kuwabara what the other people said about Botan. Thankfully, Botan was there to keep him down.
'I wonder what section will Botan get into? I hope she'll be together in my class... that way, I can look out for her when she needs some help.' Keiko thought as the teacher entered the room.
"Now class, I want all of you to settle down. We have a new student today..." he said.
'Alright! Botan's my classmate!!!' Keiko thought happily as she stared at the door, anticipating for Botan to come in.
a group of groans were heard.
They obviously knew that the new student would definitely be Yusuke's sister.
Keiko knew that Yusuke doesn't have the greatest reputation around school. He had a lot of enemies, both boys and girls. All the teachers don't like him and he's way too rebellious to listen to anyone. The only friends Yusuke has was her...and Kuwabara.
"This is it, we're doomed..." one student said.
"Another Urameshi to brighten up our days..." a guy said.
"Stop being sarcastic, Mido! You know well enough that I hate Yusuke!!! He's such a wreck!" Hime said.
At this point, even Keiko is loosing her patience.
'How can these people judge so fast!?' she thought.
'Just wait and see...' she added with a playful grin on her face.
The door slid open and in came Botan, floating.
Jaws dropped...
Mouths open...
Chalk fell to the floor....
"That's...Urameshi's sister?"
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Yusuke was laughing his heart out when he heard Keiko's story.
"Those guys were oogling on Botan!!!!" Kieko said happily, tears forming around her eyeys from laughter.
Botan couldn't help but blush more.
"I really didn't do anything to them, big brother... honest." Botan replied timidly.
Yusuke laughed even more.
"You did nothing and you made the whole class do that? Wow!!! Sis, now I know... you're the newest heart throb around here!!!" Yusuke said joyously as a big grin formed.
"You must be proud of her, ei Yusuke?" Kuwabara asked.
"Who wouldn't?" Yusuke asked.
Suddenly, a teacher came and stood in front of them.
"I don't seem to understand why you're laughing loudly, Mr. Urameshi... you're disturbing the other people who are eating here. This is not your place, you should know that by now..." Mr. Hanasaki said.
Botan looked around.
And truthfully, they were the only ones there.
Her, Yusuke, Keiko and Kuwabara....
Only them.
So what is this teacher talking about?
"There are no other people in here, sir." Botan replied.
Mr. Hanasaki shot a glance at Botan.
"Oh?and what do you call me?" he asked.
Botan looked consfused and looked at Keiko.
Keiko shook her head vigorously meaning