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________________________________________________________________________ Previously on COP (a/n: no not the t.v. show)..
The Hironika Park is known for its beauty. It's a small paradise where lovers can be together in isolation. That is if you chose the right spot. Maybe these two should have been more careful. A bush slightly shook and the two lovers broke from their embrace and gazed at the last person either of them wished to see. ________________________________________________________________________ Flashback..
Warm, brown eyes filled with tears at the sight of the two lovers. Before either could speak, the girl ran off into the darkness of the park. "Keiko, wait!" shouted Yusuke. But it was too late. The girl was gone. The boy started after her but was stopped by Botan.
"Let her go Yusuke. She needs to deal with this on her on."
"But she's my friend. I can't let her be alone like that" replied the worried teen.
"You're absolutely right Yusuke, she's your friend. Your best friend in fact. Other than Kuwabara of course. Your friendship is so closely nit together that no one ever thought anyone could come between you two. Even me.especially me." The boy made another attempt to go after his friend. Only to have Botan stop him once more.
"Get to the point Botan. She's gettin' away."
"The point is love. She loves you more than two best friends should. Seeing us together will be hard for her. If you go out there and try to explain she won't listen to you. You two will only get into another argument, say things that shouldn't be said, and your last chance at saving the friendship you have will be thrown out the window." For once in his life, the delinquent teenager listened and thought about what he had been told.
"Shit. Why do you have to be right."
"Because I'm an all knowing deity while you're just a street punk."
"Better be glad I'm in love with you Botan" The couple gazed down the path were the girl had ran off into. With a shake of his head, the boy placed his arm over his loves shoulder and turned around. Hundreds of questions burned their minds as they headed out of the park. Would their friendship last? Would they be forgiven? What will the others say about this? Would they be accepted? All these things only time could tell. One thing was for certain though, their love would last a lifetime.
When the two teenagers were out of sight, Keiko left her hiding place behind a Sakura tree. She had listened to the others conversation. *Why did he choose her? Am I not good enough?* A single tear ran down her cheek, falling to the forest floor. Her body soon followed as her knees gave out from under her.
________________________________________________________________________ Genkai's Temple..
* Damn Cherry Blossom trees. Why does obaa-san have to have a house surrounded by them? They always remind me of that night. It was 6 months ago when that little scene played its course. And now Botan and Yusuke are the perfect couple. Well... as perfect as the Grim Reaper and a half demon/Spirit Detective can get. Yeah, they have their ups and downs as with all relationships. And I'm honestly happy for them. I guess Yusuke and I weren't really meant to be together.* Keiko looks down at her watch. *Darn. I'm supposed to meet Yukina and Shizuru in 15 minutes. Better run*
Keiko quickened her pace up the stairs until she reached the top. "Genkai really needs to get an elevator" Keiko puffed out. The "stairs of no end", she had dubbed them a while ago, were now officially on her blacklist. Right up there with the Toguro brothers, shit brained teachers, and ramen haters.
"And waste money. Why do that when they provide good exercise. Exercise that you surely need since it took you so long to climb it" a raspy voice said. A sound that opera singers would kill for escaped from the frightened girl's lips.
"Damnit kid. One more scream like that and I'll need hearing aids." Genkai said as she rubbed her ears. "We've been waiting for you. You'd best hurry up dear."
"Sorry Obaa-san" Kieko apologized while bowing deeply "Are you all right? Do you need anything?" The rei-haido master just shooed the girl away and rubbed her ears again. "No child. Now come along. Yukina has an announcement to make."
Keiko followed the old woman to Yukina's room. Wondering all the while what her sisters were planning. That's what they all were now, sisters. When Keiko had first learned about Yusuke and Botan, Yukina and Shizuru were right by her side. Each girl helped her through her dilemma in her own way. Yukina would listen and comfort her while Shizuru would come up with ways to cheer her up. These all consisted of weird dates, wild parties, and too many times getting drunk together to count. Needless to say that Shizuru had enough blackmail material on both Yukina and Keiko if she was ever in need of any.
Then again, they could always beg Genkai for some dirt on Shizuru. Sessions were held at Genkai's temple and sometimes the old woman would join in on them. Telling the girls about some of her crazy adventures "back in her day". Genkai became the mother figure to the girls and they the children she never had. This worked well for all of them. The young women gained a confidant who would hand out aged old wisdom and advice. While Genkai gained three lively young women to brighten up her temple.
And when Keiko finally got over her first love, they all exercised together. Yukina would bake different treats for Keiko to stuff her face with while she bawled her eyes out. No one could resist Yukina's cooking. So the others stuffed their faces while Keiko wallowed in self-pity. Of course exercise was needed after all those goodies. So Genkai showed her children training areas they could use to take off the weight. Which came off quickly. With the training facilities being the same as the ones Yusuke used, why wouldn't it? She even trusted them enough to show them how to get to her stash of liquor. Of course the boys could never know about it.
Finally they reached Yukina's room. Genkai slid open the shoji (A/N is that right?) door to reveal two beautiful young women. Shizuru, as to be expected, was already chugging down a bottle of sake. While Yukina was laying down a variety of snacks on the floor. It had taken a lot of arguing and blackmail threats but the girls finally got Yukina to lay her old kimonos to rest. Though it was still a little disconcerting to see her in regular clothes, she looked good in them.
Yukina sent the new arrivals a kind smile and motioned for them to take a seat. When everyone was comfortable she began to speak. "I'm glad everyone could make it. I have come to a decision that will most likely change our lives."
Yukina paused and took a deep breath. Hanging out with her obaa-san and sisters had made her a little bolder. But she was still a little shy when voicing her own ideas. The others knew this. So they patiently waited for her to continue. "I have decided to initiate Operation Black Neko-ken."
Kieko gasped. Shizuru spit out the sake she was drinking. While Genkai just smirked and said, "Can't wait to get started."
"Are you sure Yukina. I mean. this is-"
"Ah lighten up Keiko. This is the first time Yukina's suggested the wacked out idea." Shizuru said as she slipped an arm over Yukina's shoulder "I'm so proud of you. So get a life Keiko and just go with the flow."
"Well one of us has to be caucus. It's certainly not going to be you or Obaa-san. Just look at how many times you two got us into trouble." Keiko started to count things off by her fingers. "All the medical bills, the jail bails, that bar incident when obaa-san had gotten her younger age form back. Those poor boys will be traumatized for life after what you two did to them. And oh don't let me get started on-"
"Keiko, I believe that bar incident was your idea." Shizuru interrupted.
"Ah eheheheh" Keiko had the decency to look guilty as she rubbed the back of her head. But her serious mask was soon placed on again. "Look that's not the point."
"Then what is?"
"I like having my head on my shoulders."
"Must you two do this every time we come up with a plan?" Genkai cut in between the bickering of the two girls. "Keiko give it up. You know we're going to do this in the end so stop arguing and let's get started."
"So you'll all help me?" Yukina asked slowly. Secretly crossing her fingers behind her back for luck.
"Oh course we will. That's what families for." Shizuru assured her. Suddenly the brown haired beauty stiffened. Her eyes widen and she turned to Genkai. "Obaa-san, someone's here."
"Ahhhh. You've gotten better with you spirit awareness. I'm glad that my training has been working." Even though her powers weren't what they used to be, Genkai was still a good teacher. She couldn't stand having the girls un-able to defend themselves. So she asked them if they would like some lessons and they agreed. In other words she threaten a great amount of pain if they didn't comply with her wishes. Over time they all learned were their skills lied. Yukina was perfect for defense and Keiko was offensive. While Shizuru's style was a mixture of both. (A/N Can you say Genkai's Angels?)
Light footsteps echoed through the hallway announcing the intruder's position with each step. When at last he stopped in front of the door. "Well, don't just stand there slacker. Come in." Genkai ordered. The silhouetted figure carefully opened the sliding door. Surprise filled Shizuru's and Keiko's eyes as the mysterious intruder revealed himself.
With just one glance they could tell that this boy was more than what he seemed. Something more than human. Loose fitting clothing, for freedom of movement, adorned his body. Guards protected his wrist and feet while lightweight armor protected his shoulders. It was the outfit of a ninja. He was graced with light blue hair that stopped at the base of his neck. Four green bangs stuck out to the left side of his face. Almost as if there were frozen there. (A/N or maybe he borrowed some of Hiei's hair gel! ^_____^) But all these things weren't what alerted the girls of his heritage. It was his eyes. Eyes the color of an electric ice blue. Void of pupils and emotions. His piercing gaze seemed to see straight to ones soul.
"Glad you could make it Touya." Yukina said. The other two girls threw her questioning looks. Silently asking what he was doing here. The green haired girl just smiled and said "He's here because I asked him for his help." Turning to face the new accomplice "Thank you Touya for coming on such short notice."
"I wouldn't miss this for the world" was all he said before closing the door behind him. Operation Black Neko-ken was officially underway.
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Reikai..
"Koenma-sama!!!!!!!" The Reikai Prince's door was slammed open by the blue ogre. "Koenma-sama, Koenma-sama, we've got problems. There's-"
"I know George, I know." Koenma sighed as he sat back in his chair and lifted his head to stare at the ceiling. As usual he was in his baby form with his ever-faithful pacifier. Only this time, he was already shrouded by the sense of worry. "I thought that it was over and done with. But even I can be wrong sometimes. They're back and we have no way to stop them."
"What are you talking about! A single A-class youkai was spotted entering the Ningenkai from the Makai. It's headed towards Genkai's Temple. There's no they."
"Is that so. Never mind George. Don't worry, if anyone can handle a youkai of that level it's Genkai." Koenma calmly stated. "But for how long is another matter. Send Botan out to tell Yusuke and the others to get out there at once"
"H-Hai Koenma-sama" The orge was confused. In all his years of service in Reikai the prince had never acted liked he just did. Usually when there was a threat towards Ningenkai he would stand in his chair yelling out orders; snapping at anyone who wasn't moving fast enough. George glanced back at his prince and saw that the worry was still etched in his face. But that was to be expected. Friends of his were in danger. As the ogre closed the door he couldn't help but feel that he was wrong. No matter, where was Botan?
Alone once again to his thoughts, the demi-god pondered on this new threat. *If only this youkai was the least of our problems, if only* Koenma placed his elbows on his desk and began to message his temples. A migraine had just decided to pay him a visit. *We're so screwed*
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Genkai's Temple..again
The four spirit detectives and their assistant raced up the temple stairs. Well, better yet three ran, one jogged, and the last one flew on an oar. *Genkai needs to do something about these stairs!* Was the only similar thought that coursed through each members head.
The boys. correction young men had been reminiscing about their past adventures when Botan suddenly flew in through Kurama's bedroom window. Or at least she tried to. On the way through, her oar hit the window still. Causing her fall off of her oar and land unceremoniously on her butt.
Botan took no notice of this as she instantly went rattling on and on about saving something. What it was, no one could tell. Botan spoke a whole different language when in rambling mode. Even Kurama had trouble deciphering her words. Though he did translate the saving something part. With a few more years of practice, he hoped to be able to understand this new dialect. Yusuke shook her to get her to calm down. Once she did, she gave them the message from George. They immediately took off.
So here they were, out to save the day. Just like old times. It was only one A class but still, old habits died hard. Then again family and friends resided in the temple hence the need for speed.
The team immediately searched for spirit energy. Trying to locate where everyone was in the house. Being the most aware in the group, Kuwabara clarified what the others already knew. "I sense five different energies in the temple. Three are human. That must be Genkai, Shizuru, and Keiko. The other two are youki. The one farthest away from the others is Yukina's. I'd know her energy anywhere. The last one is sorta familiar but I can't place it. That's our demon." Kuwabara then whips out his headband of love and ties it around his forehead. "Don't worry Yukina. I'm coming for you my love" he screamed as he raced towards were the women were located.
They burst open the door to the living room to find....
Genkai, Shizuru, Keiko, and Touya sitting down, drinking tea. They weren't fooled in the least though. Keiko and Touya were drinking tea. While Genkai and Shizuru, more likely than not, were sipping on their favorite brand of liquor.
"It's good to see you again old friend. Prey tell why are you here?" Kurama asked being the first to recover after seeing the Shinobi.
"Yes. Please explain. You could have easily applied for admittance into the Ningenkai. Koenma-sama would have readily given you a passport."
"I'm truly sorry for the inconvenience Botan. But it was necessary. I've been sent here on a mission from the ice kingdom. Yukina must return to the ice world. immediately."
"WHAT!!! You can't do that. I'll die before I let my sweet love leave." Kazuma screeched.
"For once I agree with the fool. She's perfectly happy here." Surprised everyone turned around to see if Hiei, Mr. I don't care about anyone but myself, just said that. He did. Blood red eyes stared straight into ice blue ones. Each tensed, looking for all the world like they were about to pounce on one another.
"Children please." Genkai slammed her drink down on the table. "Why don't we wait until Yukina returns so that we may all hear the explanations."
Everyone nodded in agreement. A few minutes later, Yukina stepped into the living room. Once again decked out in one of her kimonos.
"Hey!!! Where did you get that? I could have sworn me and Keiko burned all those things?" Shizuru said as she glared hatefully at the retched clothing.
"Oh this" Yukina pointed to the kimono "I always keep a spare you know."
"We can talk about clothes later. What's going on?" Yusuke stated.
"Well, to put it simply, it is time for the Peace ceremony."
"Touya, what are you talking about." Everyone shifted their gaze to Botan. "I've worked in spirit world for years and I've never heard of-" Keiko mouthed out the words Black Neko-ken to the ferry girl when the others weren't looking. "Oh oh ooohhhhhhhhhhh, that ceremony. Oh dear. I didn't think that was due for another hundred years or so."
Yusuke snapped his fingers to an annoying beat. "Hey. Still clueless here. Mind if someone explain this Peace Ceremony stuff?"
"Well since I am the witness, I guess I'll explain." Touya sighed. "As you all know, there is little love between fire and ice apparitions. Should two cross paths in Makai, it is no surprise if they fight to the death with one another. The only reason being that they were walking on the same road. The winner, leaving the losers belongings where they fell. Considering the items flawed from having been owned by said Ice/Fire demon. This is bliss compared to how it used to be. Petty scrabbles would turn into the most deadliest of battles. The Makai Lords would often have to step in to stop them. This all ended with the Battle of the Roses. Thousands died on both sides. To the point where both our species" Touya pointed to himself, Yukina, and Hiei. Who both nodded in return. "nearly were extinct. Leaders of Fire and Ice clans reluctantly agreed that something had to be done. So they came up with a treaty. No one really knows what's on it. Just that an agreement was made. Every few hundred years the treaty is renewed to make sure that both sides are keeping their end of the bargain. Thus the Peace ceremony was created."
"That still doesn't answer the question. What does all of this have to do with Yukina." Kurama inquired.
"I was getting to that. You see, the treaty is renewed by blood. A Fire and Ice apparition join together and extend the treaty for another period of time. A witness, me, is chosen to make sure that this occurs."
"What do you mean by joining together and renewal by blood?" Kuwabara asked.
"He means sex baby brother. Hot, wild, passionate sex. Come on say it. Seeeeeexxxxxxxx. From what I hear, neither of those types go easy in the sack. They like it ruff. You know chains, whips, bondage, etc. All the good stuff."
"Shizuru!!! Don't worry my love. I'll make sure that mean fire demon doesn't lay a finger on you." Stands up and draws out his rei-ken. "Cause I'm the Great Kuwabara and I have a sword." Everyone sweatdrops at this.
"Thank you Kazuma but my clan has always been chosen to bare this burden. My grandmother did it, my mother did it and now it is my turn. Though it does surprise me that the elders still entrust this duty to my family. My mother, you see, broke the rules. She and her chosen mate were in love and decided to procreate. Having twins, my brother and myself. They kept me but. they the-y threw him off the side of a mountain." Tiny stones fell to the floor as the young ice maiden sobbed. Shizuru and Keiko immediately jumped up and collected the stones. Only Hiei, moving quicker than the eye could see, kept one. Shoving it deep into his pants pocket.
"Are you okay Yukina?" Keiko asked as she and Shizuru returned the precious stones to their sister.
"I'm quite alright. It's just that" the girl choked back more tears. Answering only when she deemed herself unable to cry. "Nothing. It is an honor to do this for my people. At least I get to choose with whom I am to be with. I already have a good idea who it will be but I have yet to ask him."
"So who is this fire demon of which you speak." Hiei asked eagerly. Already devising a thousand ways to destroy the male if he even thought of saying yes to the silly proposition. And he could tell. He was a telepath after all.
"Oh he's closer than you think."
"Is that right little sis? Mind letting us in on the secret?" Shizuru inquired. Yukina just nodded her head and said. "Sure, in fact, I was going to ask him right now anyway." Yukina turned to face the only fire apparition in the room. Barraging him with six little words that struck fear into his heart.
"Hiei. will you mate with me?
________________________________________________________________________ So, did ya like the new addition to the series???? You had BETTER! 12 freakin' pages. Times New Roman. Size 12. Single spaced. This is probably the longest chapter I will ever write.
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Rogue Solus: Tiger.. is that you?
Tiger: Who else jack@ss. Do the proper disclaimer. NOW!!
Rogue Solus: I swear, I'm going to the Muse foundation and turning you in! I wanna refund. What kind of Muse are you. You're supposed to be supporting and all that other good stuff. And what kind of name is Tiger anyway??? You're a freakn' WOLF for cryn' out loud!
Tiger: How the hell should I know. You thought me up AND gave me my name so it's all your fault.
Rogue Solus: Ahe ehehehe Oh yeah. ^______^ Anyways I don't own yu yu hakusho.
________________________________________________________________________ Previously on COP (a/n: no not the t.v. show)..
The Hironika Park is known for its beauty. It's a small paradise where lovers can be together in isolation. That is if you chose the right spot. Maybe these two should have been more careful. A bush slightly shook and the two lovers broke from their embrace and gazed at the last person either of them wished to see. ________________________________________________________________________ Flashback..
Warm, brown eyes filled with tears at the sight of the two lovers. Before either could speak, the girl ran off into the darkness of the park. "Keiko, wait!" shouted Yusuke. But it was too late. The girl was gone. The boy started after her but was stopped by Botan.
"Let her go Yusuke. She needs to deal with this on her on."
"But she's my friend. I can't let her be alone like that" replied the worried teen.
"You're absolutely right Yusuke, she's your friend. Your best friend in fact. Other than Kuwabara of course. Your friendship is so closely nit together that no one ever thought anyone could come between you two. Even me.especially me." The boy made another attempt to go after his friend. Only to have Botan stop him once more.
"Get to the point Botan. She's gettin' away."
"The point is love. She loves you more than two best friends should. Seeing us together will be hard for her. If you go out there and try to explain she won't listen to you. You two will only get into another argument, say things that shouldn't be said, and your last chance at saving the friendship you have will be thrown out the window." For once in his life, the delinquent teenager listened and thought about what he had been told.
"Shit. Why do you have to be right."
"Because I'm an all knowing deity while you're just a street punk."
"Better be glad I'm in love with you Botan" The couple gazed down the path were the girl had ran off into. With a shake of his head, the boy placed his arm over his loves shoulder and turned around. Hundreds of questions burned their minds as they headed out of the park. Would their friendship last? Would they be forgiven? What will the others say about this? Would they be accepted? All these things only time could tell. One thing was for certain though, their love would last a lifetime.
When the two teenagers were out of sight, Keiko left her hiding place behind a Sakura tree. She had listened to the others conversation. *Why did he choose her? Am I not good enough?* A single tear ran down her cheek, falling to the forest floor. Her body soon followed as her knees gave out from under her.
________________________________________________________________________ Genkai's Temple..
* Damn Cherry Blossom trees. Why does obaa-san have to have a house surrounded by them? They always remind me of that night. It was 6 months ago when that little scene played its course. And now Botan and Yusuke are the perfect couple. Well... as perfect as the Grim Reaper and a half demon/Spirit Detective can get. Yeah, they have their ups and downs as with all relationships. And I'm honestly happy for them. I guess Yusuke and I weren't really meant to be together.* Keiko looks down at her watch. *Darn. I'm supposed to meet Yukina and Shizuru in 15 minutes. Better run*
Keiko quickened her pace up the stairs until she reached the top. "Genkai really needs to get an elevator" Keiko puffed out. The "stairs of no end", she had dubbed them a while ago, were now officially on her blacklist. Right up there with the Toguro brothers, shit brained teachers, and ramen haters.
"And waste money. Why do that when they provide good exercise. Exercise that you surely need since it took you so long to climb it" a raspy voice said. A sound that opera singers would kill for escaped from the frightened girl's lips.
"Damnit kid. One more scream like that and I'll need hearing aids." Genkai said as she rubbed her ears. "We've been waiting for you. You'd best hurry up dear."
"Sorry Obaa-san" Kieko apologized while bowing deeply "Are you all right? Do you need anything?" The rei-haido master just shooed the girl away and rubbed her ears again. "No child. Now come along. Yukina has an announcement to make."
Keiko followed the old woman to Yukina's room. Wondering all the while what her sisters were planning. That's what they all were now, sisters. When Keiko had first learned about Yusuke and Botan, Yukina and Shizuru were right by her side. Each girl helped her through her dilemma in her own way. Yukina would listen and comfort her while Shizuru would come up with ways to cheer her up. These all consisted of weird dates, wild parties, and too many times getting drunk together to count. Needless to say that Shizuru had enough blackmail material on both Yukina and Keiko if she was ever in need of any.
Then again, they could always beg Genkai for some dirt on Shizuru. Sessions were held at Genkai's temple and sometimes the old woman would join in on them. Telling the girls about some of her crazy adventures "back in her day". Genkai became the mother figure to the girls and they the children she never had. This worked well for all of them. The young women gained a confidant who would hand out aged old wisdom and advice. While Genkai gained three lively young women to brighten up her temple.
And when Keiko finally got over her first love, they all exercised together. Yukina would bake different treats for Keiko to stuff her face with while she bawled her eyes out. No one could resist Yukina's cooking. So the others stuffed their faces while Keiko wallowed in self-pity. Of course exercise was needed after all those goodies. So Genkai showed her children training areas they could use to take off the weight. Which came off quickly. With the training facilities being the same as the ones Yusuke used, why wouldn't it? She even trusted them enough to show them how to get to her stash of liquor. Of course the boys could never know about it.
Finally they reached Yukina's room. Genkai slid open the shoji (A/N is that right?) door to reveal two beautiful young women. Shizuru, as to be expected, was already chugging down a bottle of sake. While Yukina was laying down a variety of snacks on the floor. It had taken a lot of arguing and blackmail threats but the girls finally got Yukina to lay her old kimonos to rest. Though it was still a little disconcerting to see her in regular clothes, she looked good in them.
Yukina sent the new arrivals a kind smile and motioned for them to take a seat. When everyone was comfortable she began to speak. "I'm glad everyone could make it. I have come to a decision that will most likely change our lives."
Yukina paused and took a deep breath. Hanging out with her obaa-san and sisters had made her a little bolder. But she was still a little shy when voicing her own ideas. The others knew this. So they patiently waited for her to continue. "I have decided to initiate Operation Black Neko-ken."
Kieko gasped. Shizuru spit out the sake she was drinking. While Genkai just smirked and said, "Can't wait to get started."
"Are you sure Yukina. I mean. this is-"
"Ah lighten up Keiko. This is the first time Yukina's suggested the wacked out idea." Shizuru said as she slipped an arm over Yukina's shoulder "I'm so proud of you. So get a life Keiko and just go with the flow."
"Well one of us has to be caucus. It's certainly not going to be you or Obaa-san. Just look at how many times you two got us into trouble." Keiko started to count things off by her fingers. "All the medical bills, the jail bails, that bar incident when obaa-san had gotten her younger age form back. Those poor boys will be traumatized for life after what you two did to them. And oh don't let me get started on-"
"Keiko, I believe that bar incident was your idea." Shizuru interrupted.
"Ah eheheheh" Keiko had the decency to look guilty as she rubbed the back of her head. But her serious mask was soon placed on again. "Look that's not the point."
"Then what is?"
"I like having my head on my shoulders."
"Must you two do this every time we come up with a plan?" Genkai cut in between the bickering of the two girls. "Keiko give it up. You know we're going to do this in the end so stop arguing and let's get started."
"So you'll all help me?" Yukina asked slowly. Secretly crossing her fingers behind her back for luck.
"Oh course we will. That's what families for." Shizuru assured her. Suddenly the brown haired beauty stiffened. Her eyes widen and she turned to Genkai. "Obaa-san, someone's here."
"Ahhhh. You've gotten better with you spirit awareness. I'm glad that my training has been working." Even though her powers weren't what they used to be, Genkai was still a good teacher. She couldn't stand having the girls un-able to defend themselves. So she asked them if they would like some lessons and they agreed. In other words she threaten a great amount of pain if they didn't comply with her wishes. Over time they all learned were their skills lied. Yukina was perfect for defense and Keiko was offensive. While Shizuru's style was a mixture of both. (A/N Can you say Genkai's Angels?)
Light footsteps echoed through the hallway announcing the intruder's position with each step. When at last he stopped in front of the door. "Well, don't just stand there slacker. Come in." Genkai ordered. The silhouetted figure carefully opened the sliding door. Surprise filled Shizuru's and Keiko's eyes as the mysterious intruder revealed himself.
With just one glance they could tell that this boy was more than what he seemed. Something more than human. Loose fitting clothing, for freedom of movement, adorned his body. Guards protected his wrist and feet while lightweight armor protected his shoulders. It was the outfit of a ninja. He was graced with light blue hair that stopped at the base of his neck. Four green bangs stuck out to the left side of his face. Almost as if there were frozen there. (A/N or maybe he borrowed some of Hiei's hair gel! ^_____^) But all these things weren't what alerted the girls of his heritage. It was his eyes. Eyes the color of an electric ice blue. Void of pupils and emotions. His piercing gaze seemed to see straight to ones soul.
"Glad you could make it Touya." Yukina said. The other two girls threw her questioning looks. Silently asking what he was doing here. The green haired girl just smiled and said "He's here because I asked him for his help." Turning to face the new accomplice "Thank you Touya for coming on such short notice."
"I wouldn't miss this for the world" was all he said before closing the door behind him. Operation Black Neko-ken was officially underway.
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Reikai..
"Koenma-sama!!!!!!!" The Reikai Prince's door was slammed open by the blue ogre. "Koenma-sama, Koenma-sama, we've got problems. There's-"
"I know George, I know." Koenma sighed as he sat back in his chair and lifted his head to stare at the ceiling. As usual he was in his baby form with his ever-faithful pacifier. Only this time, he was already shrouded by the sense of worry. "I thought that it was over and done with. But even I can be wrong sometimes. They're back and we have no way to stop them."
"What are you talking about! A single A-class youkai was spotted entering the Ningenkai from the Makai. It's headed towards Genkai's Temple. There's no they."
"Is that so. Never mind George. Don't worry, if anyone can handle a youkai of that level it's Genkai." Koenma calmly stated. "But for how long is another matter. Send Botan out to tell Yusuke and the others to get out there at once"
"H-Hai Koenma-sama" The orge was confused. In all his years of service in Reikai the prince had never acted liked he just did. Usually when there was a threat towards Ningenkai he would stand in his chair yelling out orders; snapping at anyone who wasn't moving fast enough. George glanced back at his prince and saw that the worry was still etched in his face. But that was to be expected. Friends of his were in danger. As the ogre closed the door he couldn't help but feel that he was wrong. No matter, where was Botan?
Alone once again to his thoughts, the demi-god pondered on this new threat. *If only this youkai was the least of our problems, if only* Koenma placed his elbows on his desk and began to message his temples. A migraine had just decided to pay him a visit. *We're so screwed*
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Genkai's Temple..again
The four spirit detectives and their assistant raced up the temple stairs. Well, better yet three ran, one jogged, and the last one flew on an oar. *Genkai needs to do something about these stairs!* Was the only similar thought that coursed through each members head.
The boys. correction young men had been reminiscing about their past adventures when Botan suddenly flew in through Kurama's bedroom window. Or at least she tried to. On the way through, her oar hit the window still. Causing her fall off of her oar and land unceremoniously on her butt.
Botan took no notice of this as she instantly went rattling on and on about saving something. What it was, no one could tell. Botan spoke a whole different language when in rambling mode. Even Kurama had trouble deciphering her words. Though he did translate the saving something part. With a few more years of practice, he hoped to be able to understand this new dialect. Yusuke shook her to get her to calm down. Once she did, she gave them the message from George. They immediately took off.
So here they were, out to save the day. Just like old times. It was only one A class but still, old habits died hard. Then again family and friends resided in the temple hence the need for speed.
The team immediately searched for spirit energy. Trying to locate where everyone was in the house. Being the most aware in the group, Kuwabara clarified what the others already knew. "I sense five different energies in the temple. Three are human. That must be Genkai, Shizuru, and Keiko. The other two are youki. The one farthest away from the others is Yukina's. I'd know her energy anywhere. The last one is sorta familiar but I can't place it. That's our demon." Kuwabara then whips out his headband of love and ties it around his forehead. "Don't worry Yukina. I'm coming for you my love" he screamed as he raced towards were the women were located.
They burst open the door to the living room to find....
Genkai, Shizuru, Keiko, and Touya sitting down, drinking tea. They weren't fooled in the least though. Keiko and Touya were drinking tea. While Genkai and Shizuru, more likely than not, were sipping on their favorite brand of liquor.
"It's good to see you again old friend. Prey tell why are you here?" Kurama asked being the first to recover after seeing the Shinobi.
"Yes. Please explain. You could have easily applied for admittance into the Ningenkai. Koenma-sama would have readily given you a passport."
"I'm truly sorry for the inconvenience Botan. But it was necessary. I've been sent here on a mission from the ice kingdom. Yukina must return to the ice world. immediately."
"WHAT!!! You can't do that. I'll die before I let my sweet love leave." Kazuma screeched.
"For once I agree with the fool. She's perfectly happy here." Surprised everyone turned around to see if Hiei, Mr. I don't care about anyone but myself, just said that. He did. Blood red eyes stared straight into ice blue ones. Each tensed, looking for all the world like they were about to pounce on one another.
"Children please." Genkai slammed her drink down on the table. "Why don't we wait until Yukina returns so that we may all hear the explanations."
Everyone nodded in agreement. A few minutes later, Yukina stepped into the living room. Once again decked out in one of her kimonos.
"Hey!!! Where did you get that? I could have sworn me and Keiko burned all those things?" Shizuru said as she glared hatefully at the retched clothing.
"Oh this" Yukina pointed to the kimono "I always keep a spare you know."
"We can talk about clothes later. What's going on?" Yusuke stated.
"Well, to put it simply, it is time for the Peace ceremony."
"Touya, what are you talking about." Everyone shifted their gaze to Botan. "I've worked in spirit world for years and I've never heard of-" Keiko mouthed out the words Black Neko-ken to the ferry girl when the others weren't looking. "Oh oh ooohhhhhhhhhhh, that ceremony. Oh dear. I didn't think that was due for another hundred years or so."
Yusuke snapped his fingers to an annoying beat. "Hey. Still clueless here. Mind if someone explain this Peace Ceremony stuff?"
"Well since I am the witness, I guess I'll explain." Touya sighed. "As you all know, there is little love between fire and ice apparitions. Should two cross paths in Makai, it is no surprise if they fight to the death with one another. The only reason being that they were walking on the same road. The winner, leaving the losers belongings where they fell. Considering the items flawed from having been owned by said Ice/Fire demon. This is bliss compared to how it used to be. Petty scrabbles would turn into the most deadliest of battles. The Makai Lords would often have to step in to stop them. This all ended with the Battle of the Roses. Thousands died on both sides. To the point where both our species" Touya pointed to himself, Yukina, and Hiei. Who both nodded in return. "nearly were extinct. Leaders of Fire and Ice clans reluctantly agreed that something had to be done. So they came up with a treaty. No one really knows what's on it. Just that an agreement was made. Every few hundred years the treaty is renewed to make sure that both sides are keeping their end of the bargain. Thus the Peace ceremony was created."
"That still doesn't answer the question. What does all of this have to do with Yukina." Kurama inquired.
"I was getting to that. You see, the treaty is renewed by blood. A Fire and Ice apparition join together and extend the treaty for another period of time. A witness, me, is chosen to make sure that this occurs."
"What do you mean by joining together and renewal by blood?" Kuwabara asked.
"He means sex baby brother. Hot, wild, passionate sex. Come on say it. Seeeeeexxxxxxxx. From what I hear, neither of those types go easy in the sack. They like it ruff. You know chains, whips, bondage, etc. All the good stuff."
"Shizuru!!! Don't worry my love. I'll make sure that mean fire demon doesn't lay a finger on you." Stands up and draws out his rei-ken. "Cause I'm the Great Kuwabara and I have a sword." Everyone sweatdrops at this.
"Thank you Kazuma but my clan has always been chosen to bare this burden. My grandmother did it, my mother did it and now it is my turn. Though it does surprise me that the elders still entrust this duty to my family. My mother, you see, broke the rules. She and her chosen mate were in love and decided to procreate. Having twins, my brother and myself. They kept me but. they the-y threw him off the side of a mountain." Tiny stones fell to the floor as the young ice maiden sobbed. Shizuru and Keiko immediately jumped up and collected the stones. Only Hiei, moving quicker than the eye could see, kept one. Shoving it deep into his pants pocket.
"Are you okay Yukina?" Keiko asked as she and Shizuru returned the precious stones to their sister.
"I'm quite alright. It's just that" the girl choked back more tears. Answering only when she deemed herself unable to cry. "Nothing. It is an honor to do this for my people. At least I get to choose with whom I am to be with. I already have a good idea who it will be but I have yet to ask him."
"So who is this fire demon of which you speak." Hiei asked eagerly. Already devising a thousand ways to destroy the male if he even thought of saying yes to the silly proposition. And he could tell. He was a telepath after all.
"Oh he's closer than you think."
"Is that right little sis? Mind letting us in on the secret?" Shizuru inquired. Yukina just nodded her head and said. "Sure, in fact, I was going to ask him right now anyway." Yukina turned to face the only fire apparition in the room. Barraging him with six little words that struck fear into his heart.
"Hiei. will you mate with me?
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