Kohari: Again. No comment.
-Epilogue-
Hiei grunted in frustration as he landed in a tall maple tree just outside Kuwabara's house. Why was he always the one who had to play the delivery boy? He sighed. It's not like his record was going to clear any faster if he didn't obey Koenma, and he didn't exactly enjoy entertaining thoughts of a future in Limbo/Hell (Whatever, ppl! You get it!)
He switched his position to the windowsill, which they had stupidly left open. The whole gang was hanging out at Kuwabara's. Hiei frowned. With all the missions they'd received lately, you'd think they'd at least try to prevent any ambushes in any way possible. He shook it off, remembering their experience with the orbs. They had actually handled it pretty well, by his standards. Maybe he could skip the lecture. Just this once.
Silently, he wondered what had happened to the Blitz. Disappointing. He had never been able to witness Kohari's true potential.
But everything was okay now. Koenma had told them that nobody with the exception of themselves remembered anything of the event and everything was back to the way it was. Shame, really. He almost missed his seat of power, and that group had been quite interesting.
The apparition was pulled out of his thoughts by his friends' greetings. Predictably, Yusuke called out, "Ya comin' in or what?!" Hiei smiled. The girl had been right. It was better this way. As much as he hated to admit it, he preferred being accepted to being feared and hated.
He crawled into Kuwabara's room, handing Urameshi the package. Another tape. Well, actually, it was a tool so that Koenma could transmit them the mission straight from his office. This time, Hiei actually hung around to watch it. Maybe, just maybe, he'd decide to help them out.
Koenma's toddler form appeared on the screen suddenly, temporarily scaring some of them. Hiei smirked. Oh, yeah. It was definitely just like old times, despite his betrayal.
"Good morning, Yusuke," the miniature ruler greeted. "Team." They nodded in response. "Seeing as how these multiple missions have taken their toll on you (At this point, Yusuke snorted), I've taken the liberty of adding a new team." Here, he paused, obviously expecting comments, questions, and complaints. The look on his face stated clearly that he knew something they didn't.
His expectations were met. Kuwabara and Yusuke went on about how they could handle it, and why would they need another member. When they had calmed down, Koenma continued.
"It's not really an addition to the team. More like a separate cell. They'll be given the smaller, more insignificant tasks while you're free to focus completely on the greater problems."
"Sounds fair. And promising," Kurama gave his opinion from where he was leaning against the wall.
"I still don't like it," Kuwabara put in his two cents.
"That doesn't matter at this point," Koenma broke in, once again silencing them. "I've arranged a meeting with them. Please report immediately to the park downtown. All of you. Yes, even you, Hiei. I believe you are all in for a pleasant surprise." The screen went blank before they had time to protest, and they were frozen in momentary stunned quiet. Which, Yusuke, unsurprisingly, broke.
"Well," he got up off his rear, and said enthusiastically, "We ain't getting any younger!" he walked out the door, past a confused Shizuru. The others followed suit after a second's contemplation.
Eventually, they made it to the park. Keiko had held them up, demanding to know where they were going. Yusuke left her hanging and he decided to sprint. But that wasn't important. They were at the gates now, and were met by the teenage form of Koenma, who led them to the rendezvous.
From a distance, they caught a glimpse of where they were meeting. Three guys and a girl were waiting at the brook, backs to them. One of the boys had emerald hair and was clad in blue jeans and a rusty red t-shirt. The other two, and the female, looked oddly familiar. As they drew closer, they saw the girl (blond) dip her hand into the clear, cool water and splash it playfully at the brown-haired boy in a forest green tee, giggling. He pretended to get really angry and chased her jokingly, the entire quartet laughing. The girl fled behind Koenma, begging, "Save me!"
The addressed coughed an "Ahem" and she immediately released his shoulders, apologizing. She gasped, facing Team Urameshi.
"Ohmigosh!" she cried out. She recognized them, for in some places, they were famous. "The Reikai Tentai (right?)!" she immediately identified them. The finally got a good look at her face. Could it be...?
"Calm down, Ko. You're behaving childishly," Dmitri chastised her lightly and kindly, approaching them.
"I told you not to give her any chocolate," Mal told them in a superior manner. Todd followed, soaking wet.
"These are your new...comrades, detectives. This...is the Blitz. Blitz, you already know Team Urameshi." Koenma introduced the groups. The groups responded in their own ways, Yusuke and his friends feeling a little awkward going through deja-vous.
"Hiya!" Kohari smiled, offering her tiny hand for them to shake. Dmitri did the same, with a "'Sup?" We can imagine how Todd and Mal greeted them. Yusuke, Hiei, Kurama, and Kuwabara just did what they do best when meeting people.
"Oh, I forgot!" Kohari suddenly gasped. "The doctor told me to tell you that Yukina was doing fine and that she'd be up and about in a few days."
"Thank you, Kohari," Koenma showed his gratitude. For a moment, Kohari looked stunned, as though not expecting such words from the prince, and then did the cute little head tilt to the side, closing her eyes.
"You're welcome!"
Hiei's mind wandered back to the return. Yukina had been placed in the hospital soon afterwards. For some reason, even though during the time in this reality, her body was weak from the city street scene and for a while, she could barely walk. Occasionally, she had spells where she could hardly breath. They hadn't received much news on the subject, but Kohari's interruption was appreciated.
The parties began to divide into respective groups, commencing conversations. Mal and Hiei stayed at a distance from all of them, being the loners they were. Todd and Kuwabara discovered that they were more alike than they originally thought. Yusuke? He started a convo with Dmitri. Kurama, knowing loads about Kohari and Dmitri's village culture, began to ask a few questions in regards to it. After all, wasn't their home secluded?
"Your village is one that supports the policy of isolationism, correct?" he questioned.
Kohari looked surprised that he knew that. "Yeah."
"Then why are you here? Not to be rude, of course, but it seems a little unlikely that you'd be found outside their gates."
"Not at all. Most people don't know about us at all," Kohari seemed glad that someone, at least, knew something about them. "But the elders decided that it was okay for us to go and help Team Urameshi. For the little things, anyway. After all, who knows? We could end up helping you save the world!" She laughed at this, obviously not believing it.
Hiei, in a nearby tree, smirked in a subtle manner. Kurama did as well. She had no idea. It was amusing.
Koenma's communicator rang, causing everyone to turn and stare in curiosity while he answered it. They heard only bits and pieces of the conversation, but it didn't appear good. He turned back to their quizzical faces. "Sorry to break up the party, but it appears we have a situation on our hands."
Kohari glanced quickly at DM. Was this their chance to show the Reikai Tentai what they could really do? Even Hiei would admit that that would be something worth seeing.
Koenma went on. "I guess this is another opportunity for you all to bond. I'm sending you on it together. Head to the city square immediately. I'll forward all details to you when you get there."
"Alright!" a few of them shouted, ready to show off their moves. The rest sighed at the stupidity of their companions.
They ran off, ready for whatever may come their way. After all, they've been through worse, right?
End of Chapter and Story
Kohari: Well, let's all jump for joy, for this is the end. I'm thinking about a sequel, so keep your eyes peeled.
Hiei: -sigh-
Kohari: That's right, Hiei. You still can't kill me. –to readers- Anyway, see ya soon! This is Kohari, signing off!
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