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Lanet: C'mon, peeps, I'm getting desperate for reviews!! Okay, since I'm the veteran writer with 16 stories under my belt, I will be writing the next few chapters. Elearwen is now watching Yu Yu Hakusho. Oh, and someone sent her an e-mail asking What about the Sensui saga?. Let's just pretend that it didn't happen.

Elearwen: ::In next room:: Yu Yu Hakusho.... We don't own it, sadly.

Lanet: The only thing we own is the OCs, which, I am VERY protective of. And another person asked me about Corrama mentioning Lanet. No, it is NOT a self insert, but at the time I was writing my book, I loved her character, so I made my name hers.

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Hiei did hear Kuramas mental calls. But he didn't answer them, he almost didn't hear them. He was much more focused on the man in front of him.

The man was kneeling, his back turned to Hiei. The smell of blood wafted over the area.

The strange man stood, a small deer flung over his shoulders. He looked at Hiei.

The man was about Hieis height, with a proud, kingly face. He carried a noble air around him, and it danced in his crimson eyes. His hair was black and hung at the nape of his neck. The man, or boy, looked startled.

Who are you? the stranger asked in a thick accent.

First tell me your name, and what are you doing here? Asked Hiei swiftly.

I am breaking no laws by standing here. Unless this animal was some pet of yours, I am doing no harm. Said the other.



There was nothing threatening about this man. Nothing dangerous in his face. Just a calmness.

My name is Dreeno, son of Lord Drano, and I mean no harm. Let me get back to my camp.

Hiei thought about this. Was this Dreeno character trying to stall him? Was he trying to build a false wall and air of innocence.

I do not believe you. Hiei answered flatly.

Dreeno smirked with slight annoyance.

And there it was. The energy.

Hiei mentally hit himself for being so STUPID. Dreeno was one of the energies that the Spirit Detectives were supposed to track down! Why hadn't he felt the hidden energy?

Dreeno obviously sensed Hieis moment of distraction, because the deer hit the ground at the same time a sword was drawn. Hiei dodged the first cut, and drew his own weapon.

Unlike his friends fight with Corrama, Hiei was on the same level as Dreeno. It was obvious that his enemy had trained for years to get this fast and that quickly.

Hiei tried to make a cut for Dreenos stomach, to wound him and question him. But Dreeno dodged the blade and disappeared.

Don't stand still, that's what he wants, Thought Hiei. The small demon quickly leapt to a branch.

The blade came from above him. It cut down sharply and it almost hit Hiei, but he jumped from the branch back to the ground.

Now he could see his opponent, and the fact that he would need full mobility.

Hiei discarded his cloak, and stared hard at the strange demon in front of him.

You're talented. It's been years since I've met someone who could stay alive this long. Said Dreeno. giving a slight nod of appreciation.

Your feeble attempts at lowering my guard are useless. Surrender, now.

The smile faded from Dreenos face, and it became hard and cold.

So, you are willing to die.

As much as you are.

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Kurama held Corramas stare for a long time. Deep evergreen eyes looking into sorrow filled emerald ones.

But, suprisingly, Corrama offered a soft smile. It was warm and genuine.

I cannot kill those that only wish to do their jobs. Just like those before you. His once cold and clear voice was soft and smooth, with no trace of hostility.

So, can you let me go, now? Asked Yusuke irritably, still tugging at his bonds.

As if on command, the threads disappeared around both Yusuke and Kuwabara.

Corrama picked up his gleaming sword and sheathed it. He looked first to Kuwabara, then to Yusuke, then to Kurama.

So, you just tried to kill us. Why the heck should we trust you? Asked Yusuke as he stood.

There is no reason to trust me. Go ahead and try to kill me. Said Corrama cooly.

Yusuke didn't move.

Kuwabara did, however. He almost stepped foreword, as if making a move to challenge Corrama. But he did not.

I'm sorry about the dead people. It's just that... well... Demons are not the first people I want to make mad.

Said Yusuke, turned to Kurama, Speaking of demons, where's Hiei?

Kurama shrugged to this.

I don't know.

I think I do. Most likely he's having a run in with a friend of mine.

What do you mean? Kurama asked immediately.

Corrama did not answer, he only waved for the others to follow him.

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At the moment that Dreeno lunged for Hiei, a hand crept out of the shadows and seized the demon by the scruff of the neck.

Dreeno looked alarmed and dropped his sword. It fell with a deafening clatter to the ground.

DREENO!!!! ARE OUI VERTH RO JALT TENAY?!?!?!

Dreeno looked at his restrainer. It was Corrama, looking very miffed.

Eee, kalibu? Returned the demon meekly.

Corrama set Dreeno down harshly. Dreeno picked up his weapon and sheathed it, watching Corrama carefully.

At that moment, Kurama, Yusuke, and Kuwabara came through the bushes.

So, three eyes, trying to get killed? Asked Yusuke. Hiei glared daggers.

What were you doing? You didn't have to attack him like that! Corrama yelled at Dreeno, who was currently cowering.

The four Spirit Detectives couldn't help but stare. Hadn't both Dreeno and Corrama try to kill them? Now Corrama was yelling at the top of his lungs at a rather afraid Dreeno.

Dreeno mumbled something incoherent, then glanced to the dead deer he had been carrying before Hiei had found him.

So, now that we've found two of our targets, what are we gonna do? Asked Kuwabara.

Kurama closed his eyes in thought.

These two really did not mean any harm. There was something... Different about them. No malicious intentions were coming from them, only a desire to find something...

Corrama, we should be getting back to camp. Said Dreeno as he lifted the deer to his shoulders.

Said Corrama, but then he looked to the others.

Would you come back to our camp with us? We don't know anything about this world, and we would like some direction.

To Yusuke, it sounded suspicious. But then again, after a few days walk and a fight, that deer sounded really good right about now. Even if he did have to give directions to these guys...

He looked to Kuwabara, Hiei, then Kurama. No one had any objections, or at least they didn't show it.

All right, but if you guys try anything... Well, let's just say that I didn't warn you.

Corrama let a soft smile escape, and his eyes softened.

We wouldn't think of it...

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Lanet: Okay, how do you like?!?!?!?!?!

Elearwen: ::Glued to TV screen.:: Go Sniper, go Sniper, go Sniper!!!

Lanet: ::Sighs.:: Whatever.

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