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A/N: There's a bit of Yaoi in this chapter so readers beware… nothing too big though. And in this fic Shiori isn't getting married just because I said so. ENJOY!

Translations:

Shinpi-teki na Oni: Mysterious Devil

(All the other stuff is from the previous chapter… but there's not that much)

Key:

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VVVVVVVVVV(Telepathy beginning and ending)

Italics (persons thoughts)

Regular (person narrating)

Later (self explanatory I would think)

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Chapter two: Mysterious Devil

(Kurama's POV… still)

"What the hell's such a big deal?"

"We have quite an interesting mission ahead with a demon that was thought to be dead for some centuries."

"Like our good ol' buddy Kurama here."

Yusuke was smiling humorously.

"Sort of, except this demon is much more like a devil and several times deadlier than a Youko, no offence Kurama."

"None taken, but, Koenma, there is only one demon I can think of that would cause such great concern and more deadly than I." And its not one I particularly fancy meeting face to face. "Are you sure you are correct?"

"Unfortunately, yes."

"Deadlier than a Youko, huh? So what it this demon thing?"

"Shinpi-teki na Oni."

"Whoa whoa whoa, Shin-what?"

"Stupid Monkey, Shinpi-teki na Oni: Mysterious Devil."

"Uh… huh? What are you talkin' 'bout shorty?"

Hiei sighed and rolled his eyes then muttered something to the effect of "Baka Ningen, I should have at least killed you when I had the chance."

"What was that shorty? You wanna start something, dragon boy?!"

I saw a slight glint in Hiei's eyes and he smiled, so I thought it was best I explain to Kuwabara and Yusuke before someone got hurt.

"Let me handle this, Hiei. Shinpi-teki na Oni was long ago thought to be the most deadly of creatures; it was unknown if they were demons or devils, though it was proven later that they were a mix of the two. Unlike Devils, however, these demons were more predominantly drawn to the Makai and other worlds."

I had been stopped short.

"Other worlds? Like Ningenkai and Reikai? Sounds bad for humans and spirit things if those demon-devil things were there."

"No, actually different worlds completely. Ever wonder why there are seven Hells? Well, for each of the seven there is a world."

"So, there are seven Hells, what about heaven?"

"No, there are just one of those. Any ways as I was saying, legend has it that the Demon's were said to scare Satan himself. He was afraid of their power and that they would take over. It has been said that the Almighty God and Satan had a meeting about it all and they decided those of the race that killed humans were banished to Hell to be destroyed forever." It's apparent I should elaborate a bit more.

When I had looked up there was a dumbfounded look on Yusuke and Kuwabara's faces.

"They believe, like true Devils, once they died they were to disappear into nothing. Though, unfortunately, when killed the Demon's, much like Ningen's, had to be sentenced to Heaven or Hell. Which was were there became a problem. When sent to Hell, the Demons didn't just vanish like they thought they would. So, they thought if they killed them once more they might just evanesce like the original plan; they tried it and found out that it worked.

"Those that were sentenced to Heaven were granted permission to live there and those that were sentenced to Hell were destroyed."

"So, in a way they were a mix… like you had to kill the Demon in them first and then the Devil to destroy them, but they had to judge the Demon part first before destroying the Devil."

"Precisely." At least Yusuke gets it but Kuwabara is still questionable.

"But how come some 'Demons' didn't kill humans? Aren't they suppose to be dangerous and stuff."

"Some Demons have no reason to kill humans; in most cases this race of Demons are extremely aggressive but there is an occasional one that is not unless provoked." He might get it, he understands enough to know how to ask a good question… good enough.

"So, Kurama, since you're the expert on these Demon- Devil- Whatcha- Mahoodles, any thing else we should know about them?"

"Hmm… well I'm no expert I only know a few facts about them, mostly legends and such. But I do know that every 3rd of the month they loose their powers; The Queen of the Shinpi-teki na Oni's, Iya, was born of a demon who could not handle the intense labor, so she absorbed every Oni in the race's power to be given birth to. Ever since then they have lost their powers on that day of the month and Iya has been their Queen due to her tremendous power; soon the Queen died though or at least, that's what legend tells us."

"Most have mystical powers, though not all, and can summon things; it all depends on the demon and amount of power; they have various powers through the clan.

"Since the times of their Queen, their numbers have dwindled to nothing, until now apparently; every one thought they were extinct."

"You think they were hiding in a different world?"

Kuwabara seems to be using his brain, impressive. "Every one had always thought that."

I had, again, been stopped.

"That's why my father even sent out his best army to other worlds to search for them. The Devil himself, other Gods and the Almighty God did the same thing. So, the new theory is that the Demon's have learned to pass as humans and some may not have been found. If their not extinct, which it is obvious they are not any more, then their race is small now, which is where your mission comes in—"

"Lemmi guess, there's a Mysterious Demon/Devil thing or whatever here in the Ningenkai and we gotta go kill it?"

"Well if it comes to that." Koenma was sucking on his pacifier immensely, "We noticed the demon came into our world about a week ago and haven't received any signs it's still active, but we know that its here. I just want you to find it, find out why it's here, what its doing, and keep an eye on it. If its dangerous to the Ningen race, it could be a problem and we would have to try and kill it."

"Hold on, hold on, by we you mean us and what do you expect us to do? Just walk up to it when we find it and have a conversation with it? What's this thing look like any ways mumbles Stupid damn toddler putting our lives in danger again."

"If its hostile take action, other than that yes, Yusuke, have a conversation with it. As for its looks all I know is they have wings and pointy teeth—"

"They are scaly with big wings that have scaly feathers and very pointy teeth; they have no pupils their eyes are just black. They have large claws on their feet and three sharp talons sticking out from the top of their hands; their nails are deathly sharp and can slice through any substance. As for their color they can be any, but if it's a blue than we had better be careful, those are the most deadly. They also have a natural Jagan, which unlike their eyes can vary in color."

I saw Hiei throw me a look at those words.

"Oi, Kurama, something's screamin' at me that you've seen these things before."

"Well, yes I have seen a few. Many years ago in the Makai, I saw three destroy a whole castle and all the demons in it in less than two minutes and I was very interested. I studied as much of them as I could after that," Though no one I asked could personally tell me anything interesting about them because everyone that encountered them died shortly after that, "Never have I actually met one." And after seeing and hearing of what they can do I'm not sure I ever want to.

"So we gotta look for something multi-colored with wings, sharp teeth and claws, some messed up hands, a Jagan, and black eyes, that'll be real hard here."

"You fool, have you not been paying attention? These creatures look like humans and God and Satan's armies couldn't find and kill most of them, how do you expect this will be easy?"

"Oh, yea I forgot 'bout that part." sweat drop

"I suggest the four of you get some rest tonight, you have the whole weekend to look for this thing."

"And you will be doing?"

"Don't worry I'll be looking, too, just from the comfort of my office and with lots of food."

Koenma gave a cheesy grin, while Kuwabara and I had to hold Yusuke back from pounding his little face in.

Later

The four of us were walking down the streets of the Ningenkai.

"Where the hell does that little baby get off? I mean we gotta search for some—"

"Moron, shut-up, you want to tell the whole world? You know those Ningens would freak if they heard you talking about that."

I suppose it doesn't help that I'm one of the Ningens. "Yes, Yusuke, you should go home and do whatever you do to release anger."

"Gee, I'm running out of expensive stuff to break, maybe I'll come over to your house Kurama."

"I don't think my mother would enjoy you breaking our things."

"Well, this is our street, come on Urameshi, I gotta go home and give Eikichi

a bath."

"Yea, yea you and that damn cat. See yea Hiei, ja ne Kurama. We'll meet you two at the park tomorrow 'round noon-ish."

"Ja ne Kurama, Shrimp."

"Ja ne."

"Hn."

Hiei and I walked down the opposite street as Yusuke and Kuwabara. I greeted my mother and Hiei waited at the window for me to open it, once we got to my house.

I opened my window and Hiei watched as I silently finished what little homework I had over the weekend. Soon, Hiei walked over to the closet, pulled out his blanket, and set it down where he normally slept, then he walked over to my bed and sat down on the edge.

"Something wrong, Hiei?"

"Hn? No."

"Why are you sitting on my bed?"

"Am I not aloud?"

"No I just… was wondering."

"Hn."

"So…" I sat on the bed next to him, "any thing wrong?"

"Hn… how are we… going to find this Demon?"

Sigh "I don't know, we'll figure it out when the time comes." That's not exactly what I wanted to hear.

After many moments of silence.

"I'm getting my pajama's on."

"Hn."

Hiei looks tired he needs some rest.

I walked to the dresser in my closet and pulled out my white pair of pajamas then went into the bathroom and changed. When I came back out Hiei was laying on my bed sleeping.

"Aw." I should put him in bed.

I picked up Hiei, who curled up in my arms like a small child, I placed him in the bed, and before crawling in myself I realized:

I'd better not; Hiei might kill me… slowly and painfully.

So, I crawled out of bed, brought a pillow with me, got down on the floor, and grabbed the blanket Hiei pulled out and went to sleep next to the bed.

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(Hiei's POV)

Early in the morning I woke up and saw that I was in Kurama's bed.

Hn, baka kitsune, making me sleep in his bed.

I got up and saw Kurama on the ground.

Sigh At least he's still not his Youko self. His old self would have…

I got a bad picture in my head but I quickly shook it out. I looked down at Kurama.

"Baka Kitsune."

I got down next to Kurama and started to shake him.

"Youko, wake-up."

Kurama stirred.

"Kurama… baka! Wake-up!"

Kurama rolled over and started pushing my hand out of the way.

I was getting annoyed at the Kitsune and got on his bed and threw a pillow at him.

Kurama pushed it off.

So, I threw all the pillows on him.

Kurama started saying something like "Five more minutes, mother."

I threw him a dirty look, how dare he call me his mother, so I pulled the comforter and sheets off his bed and threw them on that baka. Then I proceeded to throw myself on top of the pile. I felt myself lift up and I heard a, "Hiei get off of me." So I got off.

"What was that for?"

"You wouldn't wake up."

"Oh, I must not have set my alarm."

"Hn?"

Kurama pointed to a small black plastic box with red numbers and a bunch of buttons.

"This wakes you up?"

"Mm-hmm."

Sigh "Baka Kitsune."

"I know."

"So, do you know how we are going to find this demon now?"

Kurama was making his bed and ignored my question.

"What time is it?"

"Hn, how should I know?"

Sigh Kurama turned around and saw the clock.

"… Hiei."

"Hn?"

"It's two in the morning…"

"So, this is what time I leave every day."

"Why did you wake me up?"

"I didn't think you should sleep on the floor, but I couldn't pick you up."

"So you took everything off my bed to wake me up when you wanted me to sleep in my bed… at two AM in the morning."

"Hn." Nods

"When I have to put everything back on the bed you took off… at two AM in the morning."

"Hn… want some help?"

"No, I'm fine."

"Are you mad at me fox?"

"No, Hiei."

"Hn…" Liar, "baka kitsune"

"Nani?"

"You know better than to lie to me."

"Oh, who says I was lying? I'm not mad at you."

"Hn."

"Go ahead read my mind I have nothing to hide."

"I don't need to read you mind I can see it in your eyes." I don't like looking into my Kitsune's mind… its too easy to get lost.

"Okay Hiei, whatever you say."

I saw Kurama tucking the sheets into the side of the bed so I did the same thing. I figured I should since I did take them off.

"You don't have to help you know."

"I know, but I am the one who took them off."

"Right."

We made the bed in total serenity until it was complete.

"Okay, you can go to bed now."

Sigh "Actually I am no longer tired."

"Try to sleep, I'm sure you'll be able to quickly when I'm not around so I'll leave."

I was at the window and ready to jump out.

"That's true, I could, but I don't like to."

"Hn?" I stopped. What's he talking about?

"If you want to go, I'm not stopping you."

"Hn… if I stay I might get caught."

"Of course, so you should… go."

"No, I'll stay until you fall asleep."

Kurama nodded then got into bed and half expected me to sit against the wall, but I followed him and go in the bed next to him.

"Hiei… what are you doing?"

"Waiting for you to go to bed."

"… In my bed?"

"Hn, problem? I like the bed more than the wall, but if you don't want me here I'll go back to the wall."

Smiles "No, you can stay and if you want, sleep here more often."

"You'd like that wouldn't you, fox?"

Kurama just smiled and a slight blush met my red head's cheeks. I leaned over and wrapped my arms around Kurama's torso and put my head on Kurama's shoulder. He smelled nice.

"Oyasuminasai, Hiei."

"Hn… oyasuminasai baka kitsune."

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(Kurama's POV)

I woke up at about nine that morning and there was no surprise when I saw Hiei had left. I fell asleep quickly last night. My pillow still smelled like him... it was nice.

I have to go meet Yusuke and Kuwabara at 12 today, so I better get ready. Hopefully Hiei will remember.

I got dressed and went down stairs to see my mother who was watching TV on the couch.

"Morning Shuichi."

"Good morning."

"Want me to fix you something to eat?"

"No, I'm fine."

I went and sat on the couch next to my mother.

"Later I'm going to meet some friends in the park, okay?"

Sigh "You know, son, you're a senior in High School this year, you don't have to check and see if you can go places. You're a big boy now and I trust you can make the right decisions."

"Oh, well, I was just making sure you didn't have anything planned and that you knew where I was in case you needed me."

"That's good, at least your one of those kids that let your old mother know where you are. You're a good son, Shuichi."

"Arigato, oka-san, but you are not old."

Chuckles "40 is plenty old for me."

We both shared a moment to laugh and watched TV. When I saw it was 11:15, I bid her a farewell and said I would be home in time for dinner.

I made my way to the park to see Yusuke sitting on a bench under the tree where Hiei perched himself. Kuwabara was sitting at the truck of the tree; then he saw me walk up.

"Oi, Kurama!"

"Did I keep you all?"

"No, we were just relaxing a bit, ready to find this demon?"

"Yes, lets do it, and quickly. Who knows what that thing is doing."

End Chapter Two