hullo. 2nd chappie here. thank you for reviewing! please keep it up. anyways, read on.

"So what was that about in homeroom?" Yusuke asked, Kuwabara walking next to him. The usual crowd of students walked by, making their way home.

"I dunno. Theres just a strange feeling I get from her. Her aura's like, different from everyone else. Its not that noticable, though." Kuwabara squirmed.

"Ooh. Could it be love at first sight?" Yusuke teased.

"No! But don't get me wrong. She is kinda cute..."

"Whatever. Please stay on subject."

"It's a very creepy feeling though."

Of course. Kuwabara could sense spirit energy better than him, "D'you think she's human?"

"Probably. She looks human enough."

"It could be a disguise."

Before they could continue their conversation, someone jumped down from a tree branch above them.

"Hiei! Don't sneak up on us like that!" Yusuke exclaimed.

"Hmph. Jumpy today, aren't you?" Hiei said, familiar sneer on his face.

"So what do we owe the pleasure to for this lovely visit?" Yusuke said sarcastically.

"Another mission, unfortunately." Hiei replied, rolling his eyes in annoyance.

Yusuke edged away from Kuwabara. Kuwabara reacted like lightning.

"Don't think about not letting me on the mission again, Urameshi!" He snapped, balling his fists threatiningly.

"Oh no. You have a very important job." Hiei said, a secretive smile curling his lips.

"Really! See, I knew that-" Kuwabara suddenly stopped, suspicion dawning on him, "Wait, whats this 'important job' I have?"

Hiei merely shook his head and grinned again. They suddenly saw Kurama running towards them, bright hair flying behind him.

"Sorry I'm late." Kurama said as he finally reached the group.

"I was just filling Yusuke and Kuwabara in on their jobs." Hiei said, exchanging a mysterious smirk with Kurama.

"Ok. So tell me whats going on? Another big, ugly demon?" Yusuke sighed.

"Well, its a demon, but not a big ugly one. I think you may have met her already." Kurama said tentatively. Him and Hiei explained the situation they faced.

"I knew that knew girl was weird!" Yusuke exclaimed.

"Whoa! I'm not fighting a girl! You should all know my code." Kuwabara protested fiercely.

"Nobody asked you to help in the first place." Yusuke groaned.

"Don't worry. Your role has no need for violence." Kurama reassured.

"Alright. Tell me what I have to do, and I'll consider it." Kuwabara said reluctantly.

"We don't know too much about Akira or her group. You will spy on her to find out more on her. We already have found out where she is staying. You just have to fill in the missing pieces." Hiei said, with a rather sadistic grin.

"Spy on a girl? I'm no pervert." Kuwabara said, obviously appalled by the idea.

"I beg to differ-" Yusuke began.

"Shut up Urameshi! I think you're better fit for a lowly job like this." Kuwabara interjected.

"Fine. I suppose Yusuke and us will take all the glory, and you won't be able to help." Kurama said.

This was quite the dillemma. You could almost see the steam come out his ears and the gears in his head turning as he contemplated. Finally, Kuwabara relented, "Fine. Don't have another choice..." he then added passionately, "Forgive me, Yukina!" (cue for group sigh)

"Well then. Its settled. You can start now." Hiei said shortly and turned around.

"Hey! I have to start now?" Kuwabara said in surprise.

"It would be most convenient." Kurama shrugged.

Kuwabara had the strangest expression on his face as they made their way to Akira's home. A cross between disgust and annoyance.

"Wow. Nice pad." Yusuke said in awe as they stared at an elaborate mansion.

"You idiot. Thats not the house. Next to it is the home." Hiei said, as if he was dealing the stupid. He pointed to a one-story house, which looked a bit shabby, "That is her dwelling."

"Well then Kuwabara. Go ahead and do your stuff." Yusuke said, grin on his face.

The spy took a deep gulp and bravely strided towards the house. Only to turn and run back to them.

"Don't worry Kuwabara. Its for the sake of helping the world. Nothing to be ashamed of." Kurama said reassuringly and gently pushed him back towards Akira's home.

Kuwabara once more put a brave front and ran to her house.

"Nice lie." Yusuke commented as soon as Kuwabara was out of earshot.

"Thank you." Kurama responded.

Don't worry. Its just a girl. Kuwabara desperately tried to make himself feel better. So far, it was not going well.

He dived into the backyard, as nimbly as he could. That, was of course, quite loud. Second floor, first window on the north wall. That was where her room was, as Hiei had instructed him. Kuwabara then spotted a tree. Convenient. Or at least he thought it was. When he had climbed the tree, he realized it was two windows away from Akira's room. He realized with irritation that he would have to jump.

Launching himself off the branch, he barely managed to grip the windowsill. Pulling himself up with difficulty, he could see fairly well through blinds on the window. Lucky for him. He could make out Akira's figure moving about the room. Kuwabara desperately tried to see what she was doing.

Suddenly, all movement stopped. Kuwabara felt an eerie sensation wash over him. He was barely able to shout when a hand broke through the glass of window and grabbed him by the throat.

It was Akira! He realized with shock. She had lifted the blinds so they could see each other. And her hand had burst through the window, shattering the glass, and her hand didn't have a single scratch. Extreme speed was needed for a feat like that.

"I was expecting one of you to come along." She said, intense green eyes fixed dangerously on him.

Kuwabara was in a bad position. He was dangling above the ground, suspended by a hand holding him by the throat. He could feel his lungs begin to contract for air that wasn't there.

Akira suddenly laughed. A demon, maniacal laugh. A laugh that sent coldness down his spine. "So. You're the spy thats been sent by the Spirit World. Pathetic." Her icy expression had returned, sending goosebumps all over Kuwabara's arms.

And her eyes seemed to glow. It had an unearthly, strange light to them.

"Let this be a message to your little group. Anyone who stands in my way will regret ever existing." She snarled. Her fist pulled back and suddenly collided with his face.

It was powerful and just as painful. He doubted even Yusuke's punches could hurt that much. In his daze of pain, he realized Akira had let go of him, and he was falling. He hit the ground with a loud thud. Groaning, he slowly stood up, using the wall of the house as support.

They had underestimated their enemy greatly.

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