Parallel

Lady Lanet: This is chapter two. NO ONE HURT US!!!

Elearwen: Hiya. We don't own anything!!!

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The day was done. The sun was setting with crimson streaks in the sky.

So, Koenma has a new mission for us? Asked Kurama, walking away from his school with Yusuke.

The raven haired boy nodded.

Botan says it's pretty big, so she wants all of us to come. I told her we'd meet up in an hour in the park.

I see. Any idea what it is?

Yusuke shook his head.

I don't know... Something about four demons giving out energy.

Kurama nodded, holding his book bag slightly tighter. He looked ahead. And there, standing and smiling widely, was the missing piece to the puzzle.

Urameshi!!! Hey!!! Yelled Kuwabara loudly, waving his own book bag wildly.

Calm down, ya big oaf! There's nothing to be excited about. Answered Yusuke, growing more annoyed.

So, can we go to Spirit World, now? Asked the Spirit Sword wielder.

Nope. We gotta find Three eyes, first.

Hiei is in the park. Most likely just waking up... I talked to him this morning. Said Kurama, stopping along side Yusuke.

Then let's go find him. I want to get this over with before Sunday.

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They found Hiei, all right. But the small demon was rather reluctant to come along.

And what do I owe you? Asked the small demon, one crimson eyes open, gazing down at the group.

A whole hell of a lot since I saved your ass in the Dark Tournament!!! Answered Yusuke, cupping his hands to his mouth.

Still not interested. I'm going back to sleep now.

Oh, no you're not! Said Botans voice. They turned, she was striding down the hill, her oar over her shoulder.

A sigh.

And why should I go all the way to Spirit World now?



Because what?

BECAUSE THIS!!!

A crack. The branch Hiei was laying on tumbled to the ground. It appeared Botan had done something with her oar to split the limb.

Kurama helped Hiei up, who glared red flames at Botan. She meeped, and bowed.

All right, I'll come.

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So this energy... What's causing it? Asked Kuwabara. Koenma frowned, his eyes opening slightly.

We don't know that. So I want you guys to figure out why this is happening. Whose causing this, what's their motives, and are they on our side? Answered the tiny ruler.

Yusuke shifted from foot to foot, looking around. Something about the way Koenma was talking was different. It was clear, by the tall stack of papers that the ruler was under high stress, but he spoke calmly. Calmly and cooly, but strained.

You sound really nervous. Why? Asked Yusuke, choosing each word with care.

Because this energy... We haven't seen it for... Koenmas brow furrowed, 10... no.... 100,000 years.

100,000 years? Kurama asked, his green eyes widening slightly.

Yes. It's been that long. When it disappeared, I thought it was gone for good. Koenma explained, folding his hands on his desk.

How powerful is the energy? Hiei asked, a thoughtful look on his face.

Off the scale. But there seems to be four.... Oh, why am I explaining this?! GET GOING!!!

Koenma snapped. The stack of papers that had been balancing precariously on the desk fell over. The padded chair skidded back just in time to avoid several sheets of white paper.

Oh great. Yusuke, just find the people that are doing this and kick their asses, okay? Koenma said in an almost defeated tone.

Right, pacifier breath.

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Botan said that we should find the energies about four miles south of here. Said Kurama as the group walked through a large, heavily wooded area.

Right... Hey, three eyes, can you see anything? Yusuke asked and looked up into the branches of the trees.

Nothing. Just trees. Answered a deep disembodied voice.



Man, I don't understand it. Why do we have to go on every single mission? Asked Kuwabara loudly, crossing his arms and looking behind them, Don't they have any backup teams?

Kurama half turned but kept walking.

They do... I think.... But Koenma seems to think that we're the best team for the job. Said the red haired boy.

That's encouraging. Muttered Yusuke and he kicked aside a large log.

The bushes stirred, but no one seemed to notice it. Everyone on the ground seemed to be more concerned with low hanging branches trailing along the forest floor.

Above them, Hiei leapt to another branch. Being closer to the sky always made him feel... calmer. More free.

He scowled slightly. There it was, the energy that Koenma had been talking about. It was big, but masked. A shadow of something even larger. It was less than four miles. They were almost on top of it.

Looking down, Hiei saw that only Kurama noticed the sudden change. Yusuke and the oaf just kept walking and complaining.

Back on the ground...

I think that would be it. Kurama muttered to himself.

You say something, fox boy? Asked Yusuke and waved his hand to push a branch aside.

You mean you haven't felt it yet? Asked Kurama, stopping.

Oh.... that. Yusuke rubbed his hand on the back of his head, I... I've been feeling that since we got here... Yeah...

Quit lying, Urameshi. We all know you can't feel it.

And you can?

WHY YOU!!!!

Can we just save this for the opposition?'

Hiei landed with a soft thud next to Kurama. The red haired boy looked to his friend.

Can you see him?

No. But I can feel it.

On the left. About twenty feet ahead of us.

Yusuke paused from his yelling match to look at Hiei.

Say what?

There's one of them about twenty feet ahead. Said the demon.



Yusuke ran ahead. In front of him, there was a large clearing with a stream of sunlight pouring down into the field.

A figure was standing in it, looking up. A man with long hair.

Hey, are you one of the guys that's causing this? The boy yelled.

The figure turned to him.

It was Kurama.

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Lady Lanet: Who is this? Has Kurama switched sides? Find out next time!!

Elearwen: And review!!!

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