"Where is that stupid ogre when I need him...GEORGE!"
"I'm right beside you, sir."
Koenma turned around so fast, his hat nearly fell off. He was the perfect model for fear: His eyes were wide with fright, his mouth was open, but his teeth were clenched down on his pacifier, and he clutched at his heart through his robes. George smiled, trying his best not to laugh at the Prince of Death.
When Koenma saw there was no terror to be had, he pushed his hat back up on his head and glared at George.
"Damnet, Ogre! You frightened me!" he shouted.
"You don't need a change do you, Koenma, sir?" George joked. Koenma frowned up at him.
"Strike one, Ogre. I'll have to you sent to Damnation of Eternity so fast, it'll leave your horns spinning," he growled. George swallowed hard then bowed respectfully.
"H-hai, Koenma, sir! What did you want me to do for you?" he cowered. Koenma smiled, obviously satisfied with his intimidation.
"That's better. Now go fetch the file on misled spirits for me," said Koenma as he began to shuffle through the papers on his desk once more.
"That replacement for Botan mess up again?" asked George. Koenma nodded while mumbling to himself.
"Maybe you should relieve her of her duties and put Botan back on...?" suggested George with a shrug.
Koenma slammed his hands on his desk and slowly turned his scowl-covered face towards George. George took a step back.
"...Sir...?
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The door to Koenma's office swung open and Kuwabara had just enough time to sidestep a speeding ogre followed by a stapler and some loose papers. A loud string of curse words were heard from the office before the doors swung close again.
Kuwabara looked down at Botan and grinned.
"I see he's in a good mood today," he joked. Botan shook her head.
"Aaaah... I don't know about this," she said turning to leave. Kuwabara grabbed her arm and turned her back around.
"C'mon, Botan! You can't wimp out Don't you miss us? Don't you miss Yusuke?" he said with pleading eyes. Botan sighed.
"Of course I do. But I'm telling you, he's not going to listen. I've been asking and asking for release for so long that I've finally just stopped. I haven't asked for the last four months----"
"Oh, shut up, Botan!" he said grabbing her hand with one of his and opening the door with the other.
"I thought I put you out, Ogre!" said Koenma, grabbing a glass paper weight and lifting it to throw. Upon seeing it was not George, he smiled and placed it back on his desk.
"Kuwabara Kazuma! I don't recall sending for you..." he said. Kuwabara stopped in front of his desk and let go of Botan's hand.
"You didn't. I came here to talk to you," he said folding his arms. Koenma sighed and closed his eyes, already knowing what was about to be said.
"You have to let Botan come back, man. That new ferry girl is driving everybody nuts! Hiei's tried to hack her up once or twice and Yusuke almost 'accidentally' shot her with his spirit gun during our last mission. So, for fear of her life, I think you should let Botan come back," he said dramatically.
Koenma looked back and forth from Botan and Kuwabara for a moment before turning his back to them and staring out the window. He relaxed a heavy sigh.
"Alright," he said. Botan was taken aback. She shook her head to make sure she had heard correctly.
"Excuse me, sir?" she said.
"Alright, she can go," he said while still not facing them. Botan's face slowly broke into a smile. Kuwabara let out a "whoop" then bear hugged Botan. She began to choke and he let her go, apologizing profusely. Koenma turned his head to look at Botan.
"For fear of her life," he added with a wink. Botan smiled. "But you cannot leave until the replacement's term is up."
"When is it up?" asked Kuwabara.
"In one month. You may return then, Botan," he said. Botan nodded and he turned back to the window.
"You are dismissed."
Kuwabara scooped Botan up in his arms and dashed out the door just when George was coming back in. He smiled then waved.
"Hi, Botan. Bye, Botan," he said. Botan looked over her captor's shoulder. she giggled then waved.
Something whizzed past George's face and hit the wall, shattering into pieces. He turned to see Koenma standing atop of his desk tossing a hole puncher up and down. On his face was plastered the most evil grin the toddler could muster. George's face turned several shades of light blue and he gulped.
"I thought I kicked you out of my office, Ogre..."
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A/N: Ahoy, maties! It's me again!
I've been getting some reviews and some e-mails that say that Botan's being a little... well, evil in this fic. I just wanna' let you guys know that I made her like that on purpose. I know that on the show she's nowhere near this mean to Keiko, but I've decided to look at their relationship from another perspective. I feel kinda' guilty, though... I'm fixin' to make Keiko get chewed out a little in later chapters. -ducks tomatoes-
Anyway, I don't necessarily hate Keiko... I just don't like her...very much... okay, at all. She just looks too plain to me and has too big a mouth for my taste.
But Hey! To each it's own! Just don't write me trying to flame for risk of being royally cursed out.
I luv you guyz! Kisses to those who reviewed! You guys are the only reason I'm continuing this thing! I might one of my Ku/Bo fics... e-mail me and tell me if I should!
Til' next chapter, ADIOS!