Disclaimer: I do not own the Yu-Yu Hakusho characters. (Yes Kurama belongs to me. Ha, I wish (. )

(A/N: This is my first Yu-Yu Hakusho story. So please review and let me know what you think.)

Chapter 1: Problems Arise
By Tainted InuShemeeko

Koenma sat at his desk gobbling down a bowl of rice. Once that was finished his eyes moved to a sweet rice ball. Koenma jumped as the doors flew open and almost fell from his chair, when Ogre burst into his office.

"Koenma sir we have a slight problem."

Koenma narrowed his eyes at Ogre.

"Well, what is it Ogre? Can't you see I'm eating!"

"Yes, yes sir."

Koenma's face started to turn red.

"Well, what is it!"

Ogre's eyes darted back and forth.

"It's Hisoka sir."

"What about him?"

"He has escaped, Koenma sir."

"WHAT! How could this have happened?"

Ogre started to make his way back to the door that's when Koenma saw him.

"Just where do you think that you are going?"

"Well I was....just going to get Botan and tell her to fetch Yusuke."

Koenma's pacifier almost fell from his mouth as he yelled at him.

"Are you crazy? He and Kuwabara are still healing from the last case I sent them on. Not to mention Kurama and Hiei aren't at their peak either."

"But, Koenma sir? There is not one else to go after him."

Ogre looked at Koenma for a second.

"Koenma sir, what is it?"

"Well there might be someone. I'm not sure if she would do it or not. Seeing how he tried to kill her the last time they met."

Ogre scratched his head. "Who is it sir?"

"Akiko."

Ogre's mouth fell open as he looked at Koenma.

"Sir, we haven't seen her in three years. She is the reason why you chose Yuskae Urameshi as the new spirit detective."

"I know that you idiot."

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The body of a young woman struggled with the sheets on her bed, as she was pulled deeper into her dream. Her raspberry hair was spread upon her pillow as she fought with the dream she didn't want to have. The harder she fought the deeper she was pulled into the dream.

A tall built shadow stood in the corner of her room and watched her sleep. The figure in the shadows watched as another figure made its way through the window.

"Hello, Botan."

The being in the window gasped as it then quickly turned around, to find the source of the voice. She squinted her eyes to try to see into the shadows, when the voice in the shadows spoke again.

"Do you mind if I ask you why you are here?"

Botan listened to each word that was spoken trying to place it.

"Kurama, is that you?"

The figure stepped out of the shadows to reveal a tall young man, with long fire red hair and bright emerald green eyes. Botan looked him up and down and smiled.

"It was you, but what are you doing here at Akiko's?"

Kurama looked over at the young woman lying on the bed. He then turned back to Botan.

"I have been keeping watch over her for awhile now. Just to make sure she was safe."

Botan glanced at Kurama then uttered,

"Oh I see."

Botan's eyes suddenly widened in surprise.

"Then you know about Hisoka."

Kurama nodded.

"Yes, I do, and of late her dreams have been troubling her."

Botan watched as Kurama turned back to watch Akiko sleeping. Botan then caught Kurama's eyes. She could read so much emotion inside of them.

She sighed, "You really care for her don't you?"

"Yes, she is a dear friend to me."

Kurama turned to leave, his hands stuffed into his pockets. Botan reached a hand out toward him as he walked away.

"Kurama you're leaving?"

His answer was soft yet filled with so much sorrow.

"You have things to discuss with her. She will be waking up soon.'

Kurama turned slightly so he could see Botan's face.

"The dreams that she has been having lately wake her up screaming. So try not to let them scare you."

"You've been here when it happens?"

Kurama's answer was simple. "Yes I have."

Kurama gave Botan a small smile.

"Perhaps, I will go see Koenma and see what I can find out."

He then faded out of sight.

(Who is Akiko and why would Koenma need her to help the new Spirit detective? And just who is this Hisoka?)

(A/N that's it for now I a least want 5 reviews ok so please R&R.)