Well, it's been a while since I put up the first chapter! Hopefully, you'll
all still interested in this story! Anyways, below the review answers and
the disclaimer you will find chapter 2! Stop and check out the review
answers if ya want! Thanks! Hope you all enjoy this chapter!
DISCLAIMER: I don't own Yu Yu Hakusho, at least I don't think I do, do I? I don't remember! I'm pretty sure it's a no, though!
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PassionateAngel~ Hopefully this will be a good Kurama/Botan fic! I still haven't found out if it is yet! And Kurama was so concerned because, well I think you can guess why! I really appreciate your review! It makes me feel loved!
Crazy nixie~ You want more?! You got more! Hopefully you'll still want more after this chapter! Thanks for the review and most importantly, enjoy this chapter!
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Botan and Kurama Lover~ I totally agree with you, Botan and Kurama do rock! Thanks for the review! And for the really nice compliments towards my story! It makes me want to continue updating!
Kari Ishikawa~ You really liked the introduction!? Sweet! I kinda thought it was lame but, whatever! I'm really glad you like this fic and I hope you continue to like it! Your story is awesome! Please update soon! I saw that you speak Spanish! I'm in the 2nd year of my Spanish class! ^_^'
Meiko M~ You are awesome! You have reviewed all of my fics! Thank you so much for supporting me! I'm glad you don't hate the fic! And thank you so, so much for all of the wonder compliments! I think I was blushing when I first read them! Hopefully this chapter is as well liked as my last one!
Smooches to all of my reviewers! You guys are the best! Thank you so much! Gracias! Lol!
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With the sun setting on the city and the stars beginning to show their faces, it seemed like it would be a romantic night. At least, that's what Keiko had thought. She had it all planned out. Spending the day alone with him, doing whatever they wanted to do. Then, a romantic dinner with him in a nice restaurant under the deep blue sky. Slow music, candlelight, the works. Then, they stopped at the place that would ruin her day.
Yusuke just had to stop at the game shop to see if a new fighting game had come in, and guess who they ran into.
Kuwabara. He had the same idea and had dragged Yukina along with him. Of course, ideas of a double date had been brought up immediately. She would have said no, but Yukina looked so excited to be spending the evening with them. She couldn't say no.
The boys must have been reading each other's minds because when Yukina and Keiko asked what they should eat they both blurted out pizza. They all agreed and headed off towards the pizza place.
"I want a pepperoni, olive, ham, sausage, and triple cheese pizza!" Kuwabara announced.
"No way, I hate olives! I want the triple meat pizza. Now, that is a man's pizza!" Yusuke argued.
The two boys were walking behind Keiko and Yukina.
"Yusuke! You know I love olives! Me and Yukina'll just share a pepperoni and olive pizza. You two can get whatever you want, seeing since you not even asking what we want!" Keiko huffed, and looked in front of her again.
"How much longer till we get there? I must admit, I'm very hungry." Yukina said shyly.
"Just a few more minutes. I actually think its right around this corner coming up," then Keiko got an idea. "Hey, how about we leave the boys here and take off to the pizza place? Just to play around with them?"
"Ok. Sure!"
"On three." Keiko said, grabbing Yukina's hand.
"One, two, THREE!"
The boys turned to them when she shouted, and they watched them run ahead, and around the corner.
"What the!?" Yusuke yelled going after them, a smile on his face. As he caught up he could hear them laughing. Kuwabara was behind him, running also and grinning like an idiot.
Keiko was laughing, her hair flying out behind her. She looked over at Yukina and saw her laughing also. She started slowing down when she saw the red sign above the pizza place. She stopped and looked into the window, hearing the boys catching up to them.
Then she stopped and gaped at the sight before her.
Sitting in the booth by the window was Kurama and Botan, laughing and eating pizza. She watched as Kurama said something to Botan, and she, in turn, hit him playfully on the arm. Keiko had never seen Kurama smile like that. Nor had she ever seen that look of pure happiness on her best friends' face.
She found herself thinking about how cute they looked together.
"What the hell are you trying to do?!" Yusuke gasped out.
Then he too saw the scene through the window. A knowing smirk came on his face.
"Aw, look at the lovebirds!" Kuwabara said. He went up and banged on the window.
Both Kurama and Botan turned to the window startled. Then a brilliant smile lit up Botan's face as she motioned for them to come in.
They went inside and were greeted with the smell of pizza. Kuwabara was all but drooling. Him and Yusuke went to order the pizzas while the girls went and sat with Kurama and Botan.
"Hey!" Botan called. She stood up out of her seat and gave Keiko a hug, then Yukina.
"Haven't seen you in a while, Botan." Keiko said sitting down next to her. Yukina sat down on the other side of Keiko.
"Yeah, well, you know how Koenma can get. So, how have you two been?" she asked.
"Pretty good. It's been kinda boring with out you being here though."
"Nothing has really changed at all." Yukina added.
"How have you been doing Kurama?" Keiko asked.
"Everything's great. At school, at home. Its all been great."
"Pizza should be here in a 'few' minutes. Yeah, that'll happen. Normally it takes about ten minutes." Yusuke came up and sat next to Kurama. "Good to see ya, Botan."
"Good to be seen, ya know, by my friends." She smiled.
"Where did Kuwabara go?" Yukina asked, looking around the restaurant.
"He's getting the drinks. I won rock, paper, scissors!" Yusuke said triumphantly.
"Nothing has changed." Botan muttered.
"Here are the drinks, for the ladies." Kuwabara announced, coming to the table with a tray full of drinks.
"Did you get me that right drink? Yusuke, did you tell him what I normally get?"
"Don't worry Keiko. Root beet, just like Yusuke told me. And for my sweetheart, cherry coke. For Yusuke, sprite and finally for me, a nice, cold glass of Pepsi vanilla!"
"I'm surprised you remembered it all."
"Stuff it Urameshi!"
"Please don't start you guys! Let's just eat in peace!"
"When did you get here Botan?" Kuwabara asked, slurping his straw.
"This morning. I was going to surprise you, but then I saw Kurama in the park."
"Really?" a sly grin came on Yusuke's face now.
Botan narrowed her eyes at him. "Yes, why?"
"Nothing. What did you do in the park?"
"A huge dog tackled her." Kurama said.
"For real?"
"Were you okay?"
"Did it try to bite you?"
"So, all you can attract now is dogs?"
"YUSUKE!!"
Everybody at the table was laughing, except Yusuke, who now wore a pink slap mark on his face.
"You have no manners."
"The dog was nice. Really big, but friendly. It was just licking my face."
"It must be love." Yusuke muttered.
Botan glared at him.
"How long do you plan to stay, Botan?"
"Well, Yukina, I actually needed to talk to you. I don't really have any place to stay here so, I was wondering, do you think Genkai would let me stay there with you guys?"
"I don't see why not. She has two other empty rooms."
"Even if she didn't, I'm sure one of us would have space for you." Yusuke pointed out.
"Okay, then if it's no big deal I'll just stay at Genkai's."
"Sounds good. And so would pizza, if it would ever get here!"
"Yusuke don't shout! People are looking!" Keiko said, blushing at all of the questioning stares from the other people in the restaurant.
"Well, it got their attention." Kurama said, nodding towards the waitress carrying two pizzas, and another behind her carrying another.
"'Bout time!" Yusuke said, eyeing the pizzas.
"Thank you." Yukina said.
"Hope you don't mind us eating in front of you, since you already ate."
"No, not at all Keiko!"
"You guys need any napkins? I always grab too many!" Botan handed napkins to each of them.
"This is great! I love pizza!" Kuwabara said through a mouthful of food.
"Where's Hiei, Kurama?" Botan asked, turning towards him.
He shrugged.
"Probably off in Makai. He likes it better there."
"What does he do there?"
"Trains himself by killing as many demons as he can."
"Oh."
A waitress came up to their table and took the plates in front of Botan and Kurama and left them their bill.
"I'll get it." Kurama said instantly.
"That's not fair. I ate half I should pay for half." Botan protested.
"Now, what kind of gentlemen would I be if I made the lady pay?"
"You'd be Yusuke." Keiko answered dryly.
"Hey! I pay! Only sometimes I forget my wallet or don't have any money!"
"It happens quite a bit."
"I always pay when we go out. I would never make my sweetheart pay!"
Yukina blushed.
"It's true, he always pay. He's so nice."
Kuwabara grinned at her compliment.
"So, you see? I have to pay. It's a rule."
"Yes, it's a rule. For dating. We weren't on a date." Botan argued.
"Well, now we are." Kurama said simply before walking toward the counter to pay.
"Ohhhh! Kurama and Botan on a date!" Yusuke teased.
"We are not on a date! It was just two friends out for pizza and pop!"
"Then why are you blushing?"
It was true. A blush had crept up onto her face when Kurama had said it was a date. She opened her mouth to speak, then shut it.
"Aha! You know I'm right!"
"It sure looked like a date to me, the way you two were in here laughing and stuff." Kuwabara added.
"Are you gonna ask for a kiss goodnight?"
"Oh! Yusuke leave her alone! You're such a jerk!"
"It's okay Keiko. He can make fun of me all he wants. Because what's really funny is that you have him whipped." Botan said smugly.
Laughter erupted from the table. Even Yukina was giggling.
Yusuke sat there, red in the face.
"I am NOT whipped!"
"Then why do you always freak out when you think you're gonna be late when picking her up?"
"Shut up Kuwabara!"
"I was just saying."
"And when he is late, he gets this pleading, guilty look in his eyes and he apologizes all night long!" Keiko added, ruffling Yusuke's hair.
"So." Was all he said.
Kurama stood at the counter waiting for the waitress to get him his change. He looked back at the table at his friends. They were all laughing hysterically at something, except Yusuke. Then he looked a Botan. She looked so happy, a smile gracing her face. Her cheeks were flushed from laughter. He found himself wondering why he never saw how beautiful she was before.
"Here's your change!" the waitress said setting the money in his hand. "And heres he receipt. Hope you have a nice night."
"Thank you."
He walked back to the table and took his spot again next to Botan.
"What did I miss?"
"Not too much. Only that Keiko has Yusuke whipped!" Botan said loudly.
"So that's what you guys were laughing at."
"Well, I'm done. Me and Yusuke will split the bill." Kuwabara said when the waitress came and gave them their bill.
"Sounds good. You girls want to come to the bathroom with me before we leave?" Keiko asked, taking her coat from the back of her chair.
"Sure. Be right back!" Botan said.
"Will you hold this for me Kuwabara?" Yukina asked, handing out her purse.
"Sure, honey!"
The three girls headed to the bathrooms, leaving the guys behind.
"Why do they do that?" Yusuke asked.
"Do what?"
"Go to the bathroom in flocks? It's annoying."
"They go so they can talk about us!" Kuwabara said.
"I thinks it because they like being in groups. Us guys aren't suppose to know, I guess." Kurama reasoned.
"Whatever, its retarded."
In the bathroom, the girls were talking about them.
"So, how was your night with Kurama, Botan?" Keiko asked washing her hands.
"It wasn't a date!"
"I never said it was! I was just asking how it was."
Botan sighed. "It was awesome. He's so sweet and funny."
"He is a gentlemen. I think its charming." Yukina smiled. "Kind of like Kuwabara."
"True, Kuwabara can be charming, when he wants to be. But Yusuke, on the other hand."
"Me and Kurama actually talked about that earlier. How Yusuke normally doesn't act charming, but he always gets you thoughtful and sweet gifts."
Keiko smiled and nodded. "Yeah, he does get me great gifts. Kind of like they're from his heart. Like this bracelet." She lifted up her sleeve and showed them a gold bracelet with little rubies on it.
"Oh, that's beautiful! When did he get you this?"
"Two weeks ago was our one year anniversary. He got me this. It was so romantic! He took me to dinner and gave me flowers and everything. And I didn't even have to remind him! I guess he is sort of charming."
"Well, we better get back out there. They're waiting for us." Yukina said walking to the door.
"Hey, Botan, do you like Kurama?" Keiko asked. Yukina stopped and turned around, interested.
"I think I do. I mean, who wouldn't?" she answered blushing again.
"Aw, Botan! Do you think he likes you?"
"I don't know. He's always been really nice to me and stuff."
"I think he does. I see him looking at you a lot."
"Really, Yukina?"
The mint haired girl nodded.
"Well, we'll see how things turn out! Let's go!" ~**~**~**~**~**~**~**~**~**~**~**~**~**~**~**~**~**~**~**~**~**~**~**~
The mysterious man walked up to the doors of the castle. The guard at the door looked at him nodded and moved aside to let him in.
He pushed the doors open and went inside.
He entered a room with a high ceiling. A large, glimmering chandelier hung in the center of the room. It was decorated in deep maroon and gold. Doors lined both walls on the side and a throne sat way in the back of the room. In that throne sat a woman.
Her dark plum colored hair went down to the middle of her back. Her eyes were the same deep blue color of the dress she wore. A necklace with a large, clear diamond hung around her neck. Her fingers sparkled with rings. She stood when she noticed her guest, revieling her tall height. Her voice was clear and rich as she greeted him.
"Ah, Rosko! How was you night out?"
Rosko walked up to her, bowed and then took her hand and kissed it.
"It has become better, milady, upon seeing your ever beautiful face."
Her red lips turned into a smile.
"Oh, Rosko, please tell me you will never change."
"I will try not to, Nyoko, if it will make you happy."
"So, was it interesting? To be with the locals, I mean." She asked, heading over to pour herself a drink. "You want something to drink also?"
"That sounds great. That liquid they call 'alcohol' at that bar tasted like sewer water."
"So you had a bad time, then?"
"I've had better. Thank you." he said when she handed him his drink. "But there was interesing conversation there."
"Hmm, about what?"
"Something you'd like. Or more, someone."
"Oh, do tell."
"This old guy said he saw someone who has been thought dead for some time now."
"Who did he see?"
"Well, he 'said' he say Youko Kurama."
Instantly her eyes sparkled with interest. A slow smile played on her lips.
"Really now?"
"Yeah, although it's hard to believe. He said he saw him in that big tournamant. The Ankoko Bakujutsu."
"No, he wasn't in that. He wasn't on any of the teams."
"He was, but he was in disguise."
"I don't get it."
"You know about Koenma's team. The human team? He was the red haired one."
"No."
"According to the demon, that was Youko Kurama in disguise."
"It could be. We should look into this. If he is alive, then I'm sure there are some people who would like to know."
Suddenly, the sound of a door opening filled the hall. Rosko and Nyoko looked over and saw a young woman standing in one of the doorways.
"Well, the lovely Suki graces us with her prescence."
Nyoko glared over at Suki.
"What do you want?"
Suki stood, her pale purple hair resting on her shoulders. Her clear, light blue eyes looked over at her older sister.
"I heard someone arrive. I was just wondering who it was."
She stepped out of the doorway, closing the door softly behind her. Her light blue dress trailed after her as she walked further into the room. A black choker with a light blue stone on it was on her neck. She wore only one ring on her right hand. It matched the choker.
"It was me you heard arriving. My, you look stunning tonight." Rosko greeted her in the same way he did Nyoko, a kiss on the hand.
"Now tell me Suki, when are you going to run away with me and live as my beautiful wife?"
Amusment showed in her eyes.
"You just say the word and we'll leave."
"Enough." Nyoko snapped.
"What has put you in a foul mood sister?" Suki asked sweetly.
"None of your business. Now leave, me and Rosko have more we need to discuss."
"Fine."
"I do hope to see you later, Suki." Rosko called as she walked away.
"If I get the chance, I'll come for a chat."
She left through the same door she came in.
"Why do you always flirt with her?" Nyoko asked, now annoyed.
"The same reason I flirt with you. You're both so beautiful."
"No, you suck up to me. You flirt with her. How come we have made no plans to run away together?"
"Because that would leave the castle to your sister. And I know you don't want that."
"You speak the truth. Now, back to our discussion."
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Well, there ya have it. All the characters are introduced. How did you like it? Are they interesing? Tell me what you think in review if ya don't mind!
Thanks for reading!
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DISCLAIMER: I don't own Yu Yu Hakusho, at least I don't think I do, do I? I don't remember! I'm pretty sure it's a no, though!
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PassionateAngel~ Hopefully this will be a good Kurama/Botan fic! I still haven't found out if it is yet! And Kurama was so concerned because, well I think you can guess why! I really appreciate your review! It makes me feel loved!
Crazy nixie~ You want more?! You got more! Hopefully you'll still want more after this chapter! Thanks for the review and most importantly, enjoy this chapter!
DeityofRoses~ OMG! I'm reading your story Damnable Angel and I love it! You're a great author! I am honored that you reviewed my story! Anyways, thank you for the review and heres chapter 2! (that rhymed! I'm a loser..)
Botan and Kurama Lover~ I totally agree with you, Botan and Kurama do rock! Thanks for the review! And for the really nice compliments towards my story! It makes me want to continue updating!
Kari Ishikawa~ You really liked the introduction!? Sweet! I kinda thought it was lame but, whatever! I'm really glad you like this fic and I hope you continue to like it! Your story is awesome! Please update soon! I saw that you speak Spanish! I'm in the 2nd year of my Spanish class! ^_^'
Meiko M~ You are awesome! You have reviewed all of my fics! Thank you so much for supporting me! I'm glad you don't hate the fic! And thank you so, so much for all of the wonder compliments! I think I was blushing when I first read them! Hopefully this chapter is as well liked as my last one!
Smooches to all of my reviewers! You guys are the best! Thank you so much! Gracias! Lol!
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With the sun setting on the city and the stars beginning to show their faces, it seemed like it would be a romantic night. At least, that's what Keiko had thought. She had it all planned out. Spending the day alone with him, doing whatever they wanted to do. Then, a romantic dinner with him in a nice restaurant under the deep blue sky. Slow music, candlelight, the works. Then, they stopped at the place that would ruin her day.
Yusuke just had to stop at the game shop to see if a new fighting game had come in, and guess who they ran into.
Kuwabara. He had the same idea and had dragged Yukina along with him. Of course, ideas of a double date had been brought up immediately. She would have said no, but Yukina looked so excited to be spending the evening with them. She couldn't say no.
The boys must have been reading each other's minds because when Yukina and Keiko asked what they should eat they both blurted out pizza. They all agreed and headed off towards the pizza place.
"I want a pepperoni, olive, ham, sausage, and triple cheese pizza!" Kuwabara announced.
"No way, I hate olives! I want the triple meat pizza. Now, that is a man's pizza!" Yusuke argued.
The two boys were walking behind Keiko and Yukina.
"Yusuke! You know I love olives! Me and Yukina'll just share a pepperoni and olive pizza. You two can get whatever you want, seeing since you not even asking what we want!" Keiko huffed, and looked in front of her again.
"How much longer till we get there? I must admit, I'm very hungry." Yukina said shyly.
"Just a few more minutes. I actually think its right around this corner coming up," then Keiko got an idea. "Hey, how about we leave the boys here and take off to the pizza place? Just to play around with them?"
"Ok. Sure!"
"On three." Keiko said, grabbing Yukina's hand.
"One, two, THREE!"
The boys turned to them when she shouted, and they watched them run ahead, and around the corner.
"What the!?" Yusuke yelled going after them, a smile on his face. As he caught up he could hear them laughing. Kuwabara was behind him, running also and grinning like an idiot.
Keiko was laughing, her hair flying out behind her. She looked over at Yukina and saw her laughing also. She started slowing down when she saw the red sign above the pizza place. She stopped and looked into the window, hearing the boys catching up to them.
Then she stopped and gaped at the sight before her.
Sitting in the booth by the window was Kurama and Botan, laughing and eating pizza. She watched as Kurama said something to Botan, and she, in turn, hit him playfully on the arm. Keiko had never seen Kurama smile like that. Nor had she ever seen that look of pure happiness on her best friends' face.
She found herself thinking about how cute they looked together.
"What the hell are you trying to do?!" Yusuke gasped out.
Then he too saw the scene through the window. A knowing smirk came on his face.
"Aw, look at the lovebirds!" Kuwabara said. He went up and banged on the window.
Both Kurama and Botan turned to the window startled. Then a brilliant smile lit up Botan's face as she motioned for them to come in.
They went inside and were greeted with the smell of pizza. Kuwabara was all but drooling. Him and Yusuke went to order the pizzas while the girls went and sat with Kurama and Botan.
"Hey!" Botan called. She stood up out of her seat and gave Keiko a hug, then Yukina.
"Haven't seen you in a while, Botan." Keiko said sitting down next to her. Yukina sat down on the other side of Keiko.
"Yeah, well, you know how Koenma can get. So, how have you two been?" she asked.
"Pretty good. It's been kinda boring with out you being here though."
"Nothing has really changed at all." Yukina added.
"How have you been doing Kurama?" Keiko asked.
"Everything's great. At school, at home. Its all been great."
"Pizza should be here in a 'few' minutes. Yeah, that'll happen. Normally it takes about ten minutes." Yusuke came up and sat next to Kurama. "Good to see ya, Botan."
"Good to be seen, ya know, by my friends." She smiled.
"Where did Kuwabara go?" Yukina asked, looking around the restaurant.
"He's getting the drinks. I won rock, paper, scissors!" Yusuke said triumphantly.
"Nothing has changed." Botan muttered.
"Here are the drinks, for the ladies." Kuwabara announced, coming to the table with a tray full of drinks.
"Did you get me that right drink? Yusuke, did you tell him what I normally get?"
"Don't worry Keiko. Root beet, just like Yusuke told me. And for my sweetheart, cherry coke. For Yusuke, sprite and finally for me, a nice, cold glass of Pepsi vanilla!"
"I'm surprised you remembered it all."
"Stuff it Urameshi!"
"Please don't start you guys! Let's just eat in peace!"
"When did you get here Botan?" Kuwabara asked, slurping his straw.
"This morning. I was going to surprise you, but then I saw Kurama in the park."
"Really?" a sly grin came on Yusuke's face now.
Botan narrowed her eyes at him. "Yes, why?"
"Nothing. What did you do in the park?"
"A huge dog tackled her." Kurama said.
"For real?"
"Were you okay?"
"Did it try to bite you?"
"So, all you can attract now is dogs?"
"YUSUKE!!"
Everybody at the table was laughing, except Yusuke, who now wore a pink slap mark on his face.
"You have no manners."
"The dog was nice. Really big, but friendly. It was just licking my face."
"It must be love." Yusuke muttered.
Botan glared at him.
"How long do you plan to stay, Botan?"
"Well, Yukina, I actually needed to talk to you. I don't really have any place to stay here so, I was wondering, do you think Genkai would let me stay there with you guys?"
"I don't see why not. She has two other empty rooms."
"Even if she didn't, I'm sure one of us would have space for you." Yusuke pointed out.
"Okay, then if it's no big deal I'll just stay at Genkai's."
"Sounds good. And so would pizza, if it would ever get here!"
"Yusuke don't shout! People are looking!" Keiko said, blushing at all of the questioning stares from the other people in the restaurant.
"Well, it got their attention." Kurama said, nodding towards the waitress carrying two pizzas, and another behind her carrying another.
"'Bout time!" Yusuke said, eyeing the pizzas.
"Thank you." Yukina said.
"Hope you don't mind us eating in front of you, since you already ate."
"No, not at all Keiko!"
"You guys need any napkins? I always grab too many!" Botan handed napkins to each of them.
"This is great! I love pizza!" Kuwabara said through a mouthful of food.
"Where's Hiei, Kurama?" Botan asked, turning towards him.
He shrugged.
"Probably off in Makai. He likes it better there."
"What does he do there?"
"Trains himself by killing as many demons as he can."
"Oh."
A waitress came up to their table and took the plates in front of Botan and Kurama and left them their bill.
"I'll get it." Kurama said instantly.
"That's not fair. I ate half I should pay for half." Botan protested.
"Now, what kind of gentlemen would I be if I made the lady pay?"
"You'd be Yusuke." Keiko answered dryly.
"Hey! I pay! Only sometimes I forget my wallet or don't have any money!"
"It happens quite a bit."
"I always pay when we go out. I would never make my sweetheart pay!"
Yukina blushed.
"It's true, he always pay. He's so nice."
Kuwabara grinned at her compliment.
"So, you see? I have to pay. It's a rule."
"Yes, it's a rule. For dating. We weren't on a date." Botan argued.
"Well, now we are." Kurama said simply before walking toward the counter to pay.
"Ohhhh! Kurama and Botan on a date!" Yusuke teased.
"We are not on a date! It was just two friends out for pizza and pop!"
"Then why are you blushing?"
It was true. A blush had crept up onto her face when Kurama had said it was a date. She opened her mouth to speak, then shut it.
"Aha! You know I'm right!"
"It sure looked like a date to me, the way you two were in here laughing and stuff." Kuwabara added.
"Are you gonna ask for a kiss goodnight?"
"Oh! Yusuke leave her alone! You're such a jerk!"
"It's okay Keiko. He can make fun of me all he wants. Because what's really funny is that you have him whipped." Botan said smugly.
Laughter erupted from the table. Even Yukina was giggling.
Yusuke sat there, red in the face.
"I am NOT whipped!"
"Then why do you always freak out when you think you're gonna be late when picking her up?"
"Shut up Kuwabara!"
"I was just saying."
"And when he is late, he gets this pleading, guilty look in his eyes and he apologizes all night long!" Keiko added, ruffling Yusuke's hair.
"So." Was all he said.
Kurama stood at the counter waiting for the waitress to get him his change. He looked back at the table at his friends. They were all laughing hysterically at something, except Yusuke. Then he looked a Botan. She looked so happy, a smile gracing her face. Her cheeks were flushed from laughter. He found himself wondering why he never saw how beautiful she was before.
"Here's your change!" the waitress said setting the money in his hand. "And heres he receipt. Hope you have a nice night."
"Thank you."
He walked back to the table and took his spot again next to Botan.
"What did I miss?"
"Not too much. Only that Keiko has Yusuke whipped!" Botan said loudly.
"So that's what you guys were laughing at."
"Well, I'm done. Me and Yusuke will split the bill." Kuwabara said when the waitress came and gave them their bill.
"Sounds good. You girls want to come to the bathroom with me before we leave?" Keiko asked, taking her coat from the back of her chair.
"Sure. Be right back!" Botan said.
"Will you hold this for me Kuwabara?" Yukina asked, handing out her purse.
"Sure, honey!"
The three girls headed to the bathrooms, leaving the guys behind.
"Why do they do that?" Yusuke asked.
"Do what?"
"Go to the bathroom in flocks? It's annoying."
"They go so they can talk about us!" Kuwabara said.
"I thinks it because they like being in groups. Us guys aren't suppose to know, I guess." Kurama reasoned.
"Whatever, its retarded."
In the bathroom, the girls were talking about them.
"So, how was your night with Kurama, Botan?" Keiko asked washing her hands.
"It wasn't a date!"
"I never said it was! I was just asking how it was."
Botan sighed. "It was awesome. He's so sweet and funny."
"He is a gentlemen. I think its charming." Yukina smiled. "Kind of like Kuwabara."
"True, Kuwabara can be charming, when he wants to be. But Yusuke, on the other hand."
"Me and Kurama actually talked about that earlier. How Yusuke normally doesn't act charming, but he always gets you thoughtful and sweet gifts."
Keiko smiled and nodded. "Yeah, he does get me great gifts. Kind of like they're from his heart. Like this bracelet." She lifted up her sleeve and showed them a gold bracelet with little rubies on it.
"Oh, that's beautiful! When did he get you this?"
"Two weeks ago was our one year anniversary. He got me this. It was so romantic! He took me to dinner and gave me flowers and everything. And I didn't even have to remind him! I guess he is sort of charming."
"Well, we better get back out there. They're waiting for us." Yukina said walking to the door.
"Hey, Botan, do you like Kurama?" Keiko asked. Yukina stopped and turned around, interested.
"I think I do. I mean, who wouldn't?" she answered blushing again.
"Aw, Botan! Do you think he likes you?"
"I don't know. He's always been really nice to me and stuff."
"I think he does. I see him looking at you a lot."
"Really, Yukina?"
The mint haired girl nodded.
"Well, we'll see how things turn out! Let's go!" ~**~**~**~**~**~**~**~**~**~**~**~**~**~**~**~**~**~**~**~**~**~**~**~
The mysterious man walked up to the doors of the castle. The guard at the door looked at him nodded and moved aside to let him in.
He pushed the doors open and went inside.
He entered a room with a high ceiling. A large, glimmering chandelier hung in the center of the room. It was decorated in deep maroon and gold. Doors lined both walls on the side and a throne sat way in the back of the room. In that throne sat a woman.
Her dark plum colored hair went down to the middle of her back. Her eyes were the same deep blue color of the dress she wore. A necklace with a large, clear diamond hung around her neck. Her fingers sparkled with rings. She stood when she noticed her guest, revieling her tall height. Her voice was clear and rich as she greeted him.
"Ah, Rosko! How was you night out?"
Rosko walked up to her, bowed and then took her hand and kissed it.
"It has become better, milady, upon seeing your ever beautiful face."
Her red lips turned into a smile.
"Oh, Rosko, please tell me you will never change."
"I will try not to, Nyoko, if it will make you happy."
"So, was it interesting? To be with the locals, I mean." She asked, heading over to pour herself a drink. "You want something to drink also?"
"That sounds great. That liquid they call 'alcohol' at that bar tasted like sewer water."
"So you had a bad time, then?"
"I've had better. Thank you." he said when she handed him his drink. "But there was interesing conversation there."
"Hmm, about what?"
"Something you'd like. Or more, someone."
"Oh, do tell."
"This old guy said he saw someone who has been thought dead for some time now."
"Who did he see?"
"Well, he 'said' he say Youko Kurama."
Instantly her eyes sparkled with interest. A slow smile played on her lips.
"Really now?"
"Yeah, although it's hard to believe. He said he saw him in that big tournamant. The Ankoko Bakujutsu."
"No, he wasn't in that. He wasn't on any of the teams."
"He was, but he was in disguise."
"I don't get it."
"You know about Koenma's team. The human team? He was the red haired one."
"No."
"According to the demon, that was Youko Kurama in disguise."
"It could be. We should look into this. If he is alive, then I'm sure there are some people who would like to know."
Suddenly, the sound of a door opening filled the hall. Rosko and Nyoko looked over and saw a young woman standing in one of the doorways.
"Well, the lovely Suki graces us with her prescence."
Nyoko glared over at Suki.
"What do you want?"
Suki stood, her pale purple hair resting on her shoulders. Her clear, light blue eyes looked over at her older sister.
"I heard someone arrive. I was just wondering who it was."
She stepped out of the doorway, closing the door softly behind her. Her light blue dress trailed after her as she walked further into the room. A black choker with a light blue stone on it was on her neck. She wore only one ring on her right hand. It matched the choker.
"It was me you heard arriving. My, you look stunning tonight." Rosko greeted her in the same way he did Nyoko, a kiss on the hand.
"Now tell me Suki, when are you going to run away with me and live as my beautiful wife?"
Amusment showed in her eyes.
"You just say the word and we'll leave."
"Enough." Nyoko snapped.
"What has put you in a foul mood sister?" Suki asked sweetly.
"None of your business. Now leave, me and Rosko have more we need to discuss."
"Fine."
"I do hope to see you later, Suki." Rosko called as she walked away.
"If I get the chance, I'll come for a chat."
She left through the same door she came in.
"Why do you always flirt with her?" Nyoko asked, now annoyed.
"The same reason I flirt with you. You're both so beautiful."
"No, you suck up to me. You flirt with her. How come we have made no plans to run away together?"
"Because that would leave the castle to your sister. And I know you don't want that."
"You speak the truth. Now, back to our discussion."
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Well, there ya have it. All the characters are introduced. How did you like it? Are they interesing? Tell me what you think in review if ya don't mind!
Thanks for reading!
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