Fourth chapter!

A Note: Just assume that everyone is speaking their proper languages, because Evvy and Finn pretty much know all the major languages and a few minor ones. Same goes for Koenma and his Elite.

Disclaimer: I don't own YYH, or, for that matter, Pizza Hut. Sigh If only...

"What, now?"

Koenma gave Evvy an annoyed look. "Yes, what better time than the present?"

Evvy bit her lip and looked over a Finn. He seemed a bit pale... he never performed well under pressure. Then again, neither did she.

The last world the thieves had visited was a vaguely Aztec-looking one, with many bright colored tapestries depicting battles fought and won, but never one lost. Of course, who ever wanted to admit defeat, much less display it?

The object reported stolen was a suit of ancient armor, said to be able to give the wearer the 'ability to become one with stone and move with it as was water'. It had been the oldest relic these people had, and was a much cherished link to their past.

Finn and Evvy were outside under the a Palm tree, the outlines of its broad leaves etched in silver against the night sky. In the distance the roar of surf could be heard lapping at the hardened rocks and soft sand. The outer beauty and peace of the scene did little to calm their nerves. Finn fidgeted constantly, alternating looking at the white sand they were sitting on, and up at the temple on the hill where the rest of the team along with Koenma's foot soldiers were waiting.

"Well, let's get this over with." Evvy said, by way of telling Finn he couldn't stall anymore.

Sighing and looking as if he'd rather swallow a raw lemon than be put on the spot like this, Finn closed his eyes and squared his shoulders, a frown of determination and concentration on his face. Evvy sat next to him and 'watched' him delve into his own source of power and cast it into the Ether, directing it to run up and through the cloth and strings, powered by his will and determination alone. 'Seeing' it through her own connection with the Ether, Evvy realized that it wouldn't be enough to pick up the subtle vibrations that a World Gate would leave behind.

After a minute Finn's eyes opened and he sighed explosively. "I can't do it sis, I guess they'll just have to find some other way."

Evvy rested a hand on his shoulder. "You know there is no other option Finn. You can do this. Just relax and think about what you need to do, and forget about them up there. I'll help you out."

Finn looked over at her, gratitude in his eyes. "I knew I could count on you, sis."

He closed his eyes again and resumed his posture, but this time Evvy came with him. She used her own power and will and joined it with Finn's, in a way they had discovered only brother and sister could do. Their combined power was more than enough to locate where the portal had been, and where it had gone.

"You got it?" Finn asked in a whisper.

"Yeah..." Evvy stood and dusted the sand off of her jeans. After turning and giving Finn a hand up, they ran back to the temple to relay the news.

Koenma nodded. "Good work Finn. Now, if you'll open a portal to the world in question, my men, Evvy and yourself will go through." He looked at them all gravely. "I'm not sure just who's been causing all these problems, of if they're working alone or with a group, but either way, be careful. And if at all possible, see if you can find out who the mole is. Good luck." With that, he headed back through the World Gate.

Finn paled. "He's not coming?"

Evvy shrugged. "What good would a politician do in a situation like this?"

Finn looked a bit put out. "Well, I thought that if he ruled Spirit World, then he'd have some kind of power..."

The ogre nearest them gave a bark of a laugh and said, "We're his power! Now open the portal, let's get this show on the road."

Finn sighed and straightened. His eyes lost focus as his hands found their way into the Ether. A few seconds later, with a mighty heave, he brought the portal to their physical world.

"You two, stick close to me. We'll be going in last." Said the same ogre.

Evvy and Finn nodded and watched as the thirty-or-so ogres went through the portal, Finn getting paler with each one that crossed through. It put a lot of stress on the person, trying to keep the portal intact as entities other than themselves went through. Luckily, the world they were going to was relatively close by, so Finn was able to stand it, even though he'd probably sleep for a day later.

At last, it was their turn. Evvy, Finn, and their ogre escort stepped through the portal onto grey sand that was strewn about a lush jungle. They followed the ogre platoon through the forest, coming to a stop in a meadow. From here, it was the ogre's scout's jobs to locate the thieves.

Evvy looked over at her brother. "Well, are they here?"

Finn looked like little more than a ghost with his white skin in the pale moonlight. He barely managed to nod.

Evvy frowned. "Finn, what's wrong?"

Finn turned slowly toward her. "Something big is here Evvy, and it scares the crap out of me. Can't you feel it?"

Evvy looked out into the forest and concentrated on the Ether. Gasping suddenly, she stumbled back, trembling.

Finn nodded. "Told you. I don't think these 'elite' are going to stand up to that much power."

Evvy said, "Maybe it's just a local. It doesn't have to be one of the thieves..."

Finn shook his head. "If you look closely, you can see more than just that one power. There are other, lesser ones with it. Any one of them is at least twice as powerful as an elite."

Evvy looked at him. "We're in trouble, huh?"

Finn nodded grimly.