Kurama had to "call" Boton back so he excused himself and Hiei from Jake and Cassie not long after their friends Rachael and Marcos arrived. He turned on the communicator, he and Hiei looked into it after sending the contact signal. Koenma finally answered. "Awww . . . Kurama I see you found Hiei. Hiei you gave us quit a scare, we were afraid you went back to the Makai and we would never be able to find you." Koenma sighed and went on to serious business. "Kurama I know you are on vacation but we need you to do us a favor. There are bursts of energy coming from the area that will be residing in for the summer. Our Spirit Detective was not able to find a thing. We need someone he is better at this sort of thing, we need someone people can confide in, that would be you personally. And someone who can slip through the shadows. That would also be you but Hiei is more efficient. Why don't you find a place for Hiei to stay and work on the case together."

Hiei looked at Kurama, Kurama looked at Hiei then sighed. "We'll do it Koenma-sama. We just need you to tell us his name and we will find him."

"Actually she has already said she will find you. She also she said she would meet you at The Gardens by the mountains goats. Would you be able to get there by eight O'clock?"

Kurama looked at his watch. It was only three in the afternoon and Cassie was going to take him to The Gardens later. "Sure we can."

Her name is Melissa Chapman. Her father is the principal of the local Jr. High." Koenma seemed to beam at such a fact, although his voice stayed serious. "This is imperative, don't let anyone or anything get in your way, understood?" Kurama and Hiei nodded. "Good. Contact me when your mission is completed."

With that he turned off the communicator and sighed. "Well Hiei looks like we have a long summer ahead of us. And I wont be able to relax and enjoy a vacation away from any of the happenings in Japan. My mom wont be happy if she finds out that the trouble she was trying to get me away from in Japan has followed me to America."

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"Her name is Melissa Chapman. Her father is the principal of the local Jr. High." Someone spoke in a business like tone from what looked like a communicator that a red head was holding. Him and the boy dressed in all black were looking intently at the screen on it. Tobias we guessing they could see someone. "This is imperative, don't let anyone or anything get in your way, understood?" both boys nodded at this. "Good. Contact me when your mission is completed."

The red head turned off the communication device he was holding and let out an audible sighed. "Well Hiei looks like we have a long summer ahead of us. And I wont be able to relax and enjoy a vacation away from any of the happenings in Japan. My mom wont be happy if she finds out that the trouble she was trying to get me away from in Japan has followed me to America."

Tobias speed off quickly to find his friends. He spotted them trying to quit Ax down, he was obviously playing with his syllables again. "Hey guys." He greeted his friends.

"Hi Tobias." Jake responded. Cassie was busy looking around for someone.

"Are we missing anyone Cassie?" He asked mockingly.

"No, I'm just looking for Suuichi, I feel bad about letting him walk away like that." Cassie sighed. "Then again he was with a friend. I hope neither of them get lost."

"Hey you guys, I just saw, and heard the strangest thing." Tobias proceeded to tell about the red head and boy in black clothing.

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Kurama and Hiei wandered the mall until Hiei said that they should go back. When they arrived they only heard part of the conversation. "So it's agreed we will meet in the forest at the base of the mountain Saturday morning at seven thirty. Meeting adjourned."

"Oh, Suuichi, Hiei I was afraid you would get lost." Cassie exclaimed when she saw them. One of the boy's looked at hem suspiciously.

"Of course we didn't Cassie, but we are ready to go. Would you be willing to show us the forest so we can look around. I really miss being around trees."

"Hn. Stupid Fox your aren't all that matters." Hiei spoke still scowling.

"You know Hiei I would think that you were use to it by now." Suuichi spoke smiling.

"Sure let's go. Tobias did you and Ax want to come with us?"

Tobias and Ax looked at each other. "No, I think we will be able to find our own way home." Tobias said smiling.

"Okay, I'll see you around." Cassie said as they departed.

"Yea, see you around." Tobias smiled knowingly.

A few minutes later Hiei and Kurama could two different surges of power, one they felt again not long after. "I wonder what that was." Kurama mumbled, Hiei only shrugged. Neither of them saw the birds taking of.

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"Cassie this tree is dieing!" Kurama exclaimed.

"What are you talking about?" Cassie inspected the tree. "It is perfectly healthy."

"No, it is rotting from the inside out. You can't spot it with the eyes." Kurama looked up at a bird in the branches. A Red Tailed Hawk. He didn't like this hawk, he just didn't trust it. "Hey what time is it?"

"Almost eight. Why?" Cassie replied nonchalantly.

"Almost eight!" Kurama and Hiei exclaimed together.

Kurama regained his composure first. "Do you think we could go to The Gardens. I remember your mother saying we should go."

"Yea, it closes in an hour. So let's hurry." Cassie said and began to lead them away.

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Tobias followed he had specific orders to keep and eye on them. He couldn't forget what was said.

~~~~Flash Back~~~~

"I knew I didn't trust him. But I don't understand." Cassie said. "What could they possibly want with Melissa?"

"I don't know but I want them stopped." Rachael said through gritted teeth.

"Relax Rach. Tobias would you be willing to keep an eye on them?" Tobias nodded. Jake smiled. "Good on to what we met to talk about."

~~~~Back to the Present time~~~~

Suuichi and Hiei had stopped in front of the goats. Tobias only listened in.

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"I guess we aren't the only one's late." Hiei sneered.

"Actually you are." A calm voice behind them said.

"Hello you must be Melissa." Kurama said politely when he turned to face the girl. "I'm Kurama and this is Hiei. Koenma sent us."

"Yes, I'm Melissa. I was recruited by Koenma's sister. Tajima." She smiled as she shook Kurama's hand. "You don't look like the famous thief Youko Kurama. You on the other hand." She turned to Hiei. "Sure act like what I heard the Forbidden Child acts like."

Hiei sneered. "If you've heard of me then you must have heard that I could destroy you in one swipe of my blade."

Melissa grind. "Yes, I know that but I also know you can't. You would go back to prison if you did. I'm pretty sure Urimeshi wouldn't like to lose his best swordsman."

"Well we were told you would brief us. What is going on?"

Melissa got serious again. "Right, well there is a powerful energy coming from close to the middle of the city, one from the mountains, and then there are different surges of power that com now and again, but aren't traceable."

"What does that have to do with us?" Hiei asked getting impatient.

"Just two things, these powers defiantly are not human, and these powers are defiantly not coming from any demon."

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Tobias was shocked. He couldn't believe it, they weren't going after Melissa, they were meeting up with Melissa, they, they were getting order's from that shy, self contained girl.

"And what are we suppose to do about it?" Tobias heard Hiei demand.

"Simply one thing, there isn't a known spiritually aware person around hear, and since demon's can tend to be the next best thing - not to mention your Jagan Eye, Hiei - you two would be our best bet." Melissa responded like it was obvious.

"So my speed has nothing to do with it?" Hiei teased.

"No, Child of Ice and Fire. It has nothing to do with it. But it will come in handy."

"Hiei, remember at the mall what the power surges that came and went?" Hiei nodded. "I think that what we felt earlier is what she is talking about."

"You might just be right. Just be on your toes. Hiei keep your Jagan open as much as possible." Kurama and Hiei nodded. "We will meet again soon. I have received the number for your communicator. Kurama I will contact you when we can meet next understood?" They nodded again. "Good then Good bye for now." Hiei and Kurama mumbled their good-byes and departed.

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SSW: Wow that is short! Well I hope you enjoyed it. I think I will just continue. I know I get into the plot quickly but it helps move the story along, and I hate taking forever to explain everything, I can explain it as I go. Not to mention it keeps readers. TTFN! Tah Tah For Now!