Disclaimer: I do not own Yu Yu Hakusho. Only this plot. That is all.
RL4E: Ok, after writing a YYH romance/drama that got TAKEN OFF, DAMMIT!!!!, and a really random humor one, I've decided to go to a mystery/romance.; I like trying new story types. Anywho, I'm warning you that this story does have shounen ai in earlier chapters, and yaoi later. It involves HieixKurama, so please don't flame me for that reason. You can flame the story all you want, just not the fact it's a yaoi couple that you might hate. If you don't like the idea of it, then please don't read. It's that simple. Anyways, read, review, and enjoy! Or maybe in order that would be read, enjoy, and review? O.o; You get the idea.
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Yusuke, Hiei, Kuwabara, and Kurama sit panting after having fought hundreds of lower-level demons as part of their assignment. Yusuke was getting a little pissed, because Koenma had booked them all without a day of rest to fight demons day after day. This had been going on for a straight month. Kurama and Yusuke decided it was time to confront Koenma and ask why he was doing this to them.
Kurama was the first to enter the room in which Koenma sat, stamping papers that would decide the fate of many newly deceased demons and humans. "Koenma, I'm afraid we need to talk," Kurama stated. Koenma merely looked up at him, that pacifier still in his toddler mouth.
"Let me guess, you're tired of fighting the cases that I've assigned you?" he asked.
Kurama nodded. "Indeed, but-"
"I'm freaking tired of having to fight these damn demons everyday, pal!" Yusuke interrupted. "It'd be one thing if they were actually a challenge, but hell, even the freaking police could take care of them on their own! Why should we have to do it!?"
"Yusuke, it-" Kurama started before he was cut off again, this time by Koenma.
"I understand you're upset, but I do have a reason for overworking all of you." Kurama and Yusuke blinked in unison.
"May I ask what exactly?" Kurama asked.
Koenma's face suddenly went from ultra serious to ultra…not serious. His eyes formed the shapes of 2 sparkling hearts, and he had a huge smile on his face. "The reason is this!" He held up 6 tickets of some sort.
Yusuke leaned over the desk to get a better look. "Are those boat tickets?" Koenma shook his head.
"It's better than just boat tickets. They're cruise tickets! Included with the finest food, rooms, and everything else! It even has a massage!! All for free, you just need these tickets," he explained with delight.
Yusuke and Kurama stared at him in awe. "Two questions. One: Where the hell did you get those tickets? Two: Who all is going? Three: When are we leaving!?" Yusuke asked.
Kurama looked at him and blinked. "Um..Yusuke? That's three questions…"
"I know that, you idiot!!" Yusuke yelled in his face. Kurama calmly wiped the spit from his face and nodded.
"To answer your questions, I got the tickets from Ogre, believe it or not. His uncle runs the ship. I've arranged for you, Hiei, Kurama, Kuwabara, Botan, and me to go. And we will be leaving in two days," Koenma told them.
Kurama sighed. It was almost inaudible, but Yusuke and Koenma managed to hear it. "What's the problem, Kurama?" Koenma asked. Kurama looked up at them and realized he was on the spotlight. He smiled and waved it off.
"Oh, it's nothing. Don't mind me." He noticed the piercing glares he was receiving, so he had no choice but to tell. "It's just that my mother is getting suspicious enough with how busy I am lately. Sure, it's summer break and all, but it's a little extreme. I'm afraid I cannot leave her more than I should, so I won't be going on the cruise. I'm sorry.."
Koenma sighed. "If that is what you wish, Kurama. I will arrange it so that someone else may go in your place." Kurama nodded solemnly.
Yusuke suddenly grabbed Kurama's shirt collar and pulled him 2 inches from the ground. "Tell your mom she can wait a few days, ok!? You're coming whether you like it or not, fox-boy!"
Kurama sweatdropped. "Yusuke…Do you mind…??" Yusuke blinked and let him go. "I really would love to come, believe me, but I have priorities.."
Yusuke looked like he was about to go insane. "Don't you get it!? This is a once in a lifetime thing, Kurama!! YOU'RE COMING, DAMMIT!!!!!!!" Kurama could feel his hair slightly being blown back by the force of his scream. "Besides, you've got a whole day with her tomorrow before we go, anyways."
"Very well.." Kurama sighed.
Koenma coughed slightly. "I will notify the others. You two just get ready for the trip, ok?" They both nodded and left.
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It was now night time. Kurama opened the door to his house and slid his shoes off. "I'm home, mother!" he called. He walked around the house in search of her. "Mother?" That's strange.. She's not home.. He went into the kitchen and found a note on the counter, reading: Shuuichi - I'm out with Hatakana for awhile, ok? Love, Shiori.
He sighed to himself and went into his room, going to the bed and laying down on his stomach. What will mother think about the trip? I feel so bad about leaving her alone so much, but I don't have a choice.. Plus, I guess she's got Hatakana to cheer her up now.. He started to doze off when he felt a cold hand brush the bangs from his closed eyes. He slightly opened them and looked up, seeing Hiei. "Hey.." he said softly.
"I need some fighting practice. Clearly that last battle showed the need for some improvement," Hiei explained. Kurama closed his eyes again.
"No thanks, I'm not exactly in the mood right now.."
Hiei raised an eyebrow. "What's the matter? Girl problems? Or should I say, boy problems? You've taken a bit of a liking to Yusuke, haven't you? Too bad he's already with Keiko. I bet that's it."
If Kurama had the ambition to glare right now, he would've given Hiei the coldest glare he'd ever done before. "Just forget it, Hiei. It's not like you would understand, or even care for that matter, anyways.." Kurama said sadly.
Hiei's eyes narrowed slightly at the comment. "Hn. You're probably right, fox. Why would I care?"
"I-" Kurama looked up only to find Hiei had vanished. He buried his face into his pillow and could feel the tears burning at the edges of his eyes. He finally managed to fall asleep.
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Yusuke practically kicked the door open to his apartment, not bothering to take his shoes off. "Hey, ma! What's for dinner!?"
Atsuko peeked her head around the kitchen door. "Food."
Yusuke rolled his eyes. "Sounds good. Hey, I'm going on a trip for a few days with my pals, ok?"
"Whatever, just don't die, ok?" she replied.
"Yeah yeah, whatever.."
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"What!?" Botan nearly screamed at Koenma. "You're actually wanting me to go somewhere?! This is a miracle! And a cruise, no doubt! I just can't believe it!"
Koenma nodded. Well, at least someone's excited. Perhaps too excited, though..
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Shizuru looked at her younger brother, who was already packing. "And where are you going, baby bro?"
"On a ca-ruise!!! It's gonna be so sweet!" he exclaimed happily.
"Oh, well, is Yukina going or something?"
Kuwabara shook his head sadly. "No, but it'll be fun anyways!"
"Heh, I'm sure it will," she replied. "Better get some sleep."
"It's not until the day after tomorrow, though."
Shizuru's eyes flared. "I SAID 'Better get some sleep.'!!!!!!!!!!!!!!"
"Gah!!!!! Yes, ma'am!" Kuwabara ran to his room, but couldn't sleep due to his sister's haunting image.
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Then came the day of the trip…
To be continued…