Rae-chan/Ello! I am back and betta than eva+Chuckles+ K-chan is away for a camping trip for a few days, so uh…yeah. But I know you don't miss her like you missed me, right? Right!

Disclaimer/We do not own YYH. But Rae-chan does own K-chan.
The sun began to lift into the sky, brilliant oranges, pinks, and purples splashed across the great painting of sky.

Several of the group stifled yawns, it had been a long night. Unlike the others, Reiko had hardly spoken to Kusahiko. It wasn't that she was still suspicious, she was just…unsure of what to say.

"God, it's been an eternity," Yusuke complained. "Can we stop and rest for a few minutes?"

"It would be unwise to stop. The enemy has less chance of finding us if we keep moving," Kusahiko said, his voice soft. While most of the others had tried to make conversation with him, he had said very little. Now that his betrayal was known, guilt washed over him in spurts.

Yusuke groaned and Reiko chuckled. "C'mon, Yusuke, it's not much further," she lied.

As Kurama walked beside Kasumi, various thought raced through his mind. He didn't really seem attentive, like he normally was.

Kasumi put her hand on Kurama's shoulder, stopping him, as he was about to run into a tree.

Kurama looked up abruptly to see a tree inches from his face. He looked around, finding Kasumi. "Er…thanks," he muttered.

Kasumi smiled brightly. "Don't mention it. You should be more careful…Are you okay?"

Kurama nodded. "Yeah, I'm fine. Just thinking," he replied.

Meanwhile, Reiko was near the front of the group. She looked back to see Kusahiko looking down, almost wandering mindlessly. She slowed her pace to match his. "What is it?" she asked.

Kusahiko looked up, surprised. "Huh? Oh, nothing's wrong. Really…"

Reiko tilted her head to the side. "You sure? You can tell me ya' know…"

"It's…nothing. Nothing you need to worry about. Right now, all you should be concerned with is staying safe," Kusahiko tried hard, but he couldn't keep the guilt out of his voice, and she gave a small sigh.

"I can't help worrying about it. The same way you can't help feeling guilty, even though you shouldn't."

"What do you mean 'shouldn't'? This time, my stupid actions actually hurt people. It would be different if it had only been me. I hurt my friends and family for my own goals and needs. That's not something I should ignore," Kusahiko replied. He sounded utterly miserable.

Reiko looked up at him. "Everybody makes mistakes, Kusahiko. You can't make yourself suffer forever."

"I…You're right, but I can't help it," he smiled weakly at her. "Thank you…for finding it in your heart to forgive me."

Reiko smiled brightly at him. "Well, I do what I can," she said with a grin.

Kusahiko assumed that she was done talking and went back into his stupor.

Kuwabara, who was bored, began poking Yusuke incessantly.

Yusuke whirred around and grabbed Kuwabara's wrist, twisting it into a most uncomfortable position.

Reiko rolled her eyes. "Must you act like children all the time?"

Kurama nodded in agreement, a grin playing on his face.

The group reached Genkai's house without any notable experiences. Hiei was already there.

"Hn. What happened to all of you? It's like you just got back from a funeral. Did the baka die?" he asked hopefully.

Kurama shook his head. "No, but there is something else…" And as Genkai made her way into the room, they all took a seat and Kurama explained all that had happened…

Genkai turned to Kusahiko. "So, what do they want, then?"

"They want Reiko and Kasumi to use their powers to destroy the world and then rebuild it, to suit their own desires," Kusahiko replied.

Reiko blinked, then burst out laughing, tiger ears twitching. "Are…you…serious!" she cried, tears of laugher falling from her eyes.

Kusahiko's face was serious and held no trace of humor. "Way back when demons were more common than humans, there was a prophecy stating that one day two half-demons would be born. One, with the power to destroy the world. The other, with the power to raise the earth from the ashes. According to the enemy sources, you and Kasumi are the half demons the prophecy spoke of."

Reiko's face straightened. She wondered how all of this could be true, but she never knew…

"So, what's our next move, then?" Yusuke asked.

Kusahiko didn't reply.

"We have one of the enemy working with us, so why don't we use him to our advantage?" Hiei asked.

Kasumi looked up suddenly. "Wait…One of us can destroy the world and one can rebuild it. So, which is which?"

"If their information is correct, Reiko is the destroyer, and Kasumi is the rebuild," Kusahiko replied.

Reiko looked down. Great. She thought. Destroyer of the world. "Oh, that's comforting," she responded sarcastically.

"…Never said it would be," Kusahiko said, another look of guilt crossing his features.

Kusahiko, don't even thin it. That is most certainly not your fault, Reiko thought.

Heh heh. I know…I know…Kusahiko replied, his features not changing, despite Reiko's words.

You don't seem to know

How are you feeling, now that you know? You don't need to worry about it. I'll protect you.

Reiko smiled faintly. Alright I guess. It's not exactly the power I would have wished for. Makes me jealous of Kasumi.

Ha ha. Funny. Rebuilding isn't as easy as destroying. That's a lot of responsibility. You both have it hard. Kusahiko stood up and took the disc he saved out of his pocket. "This has all the information on our enemy's plans that they have as of now. I stole it from Muratsu." Stealing isn't always bad, right? RIGHT!

Kurama rolled his eyes. "In some ways, you haven't changed…"

Yusuke grinned. "So, how do you get the info?"

I guess not in this case.

"It's a D.V.D, so you put it in the D.V.D. player and watch it," Kusahiko said.

"Oh, er, right."

Genkai snorted. "Too bad I don't have one."

"That would be a problem," Kasumi said. "I have one at home."

"Not useful now," Hiei spat.

Kurama turned to Kusahiko. "Do you know what's on it?" he asked hopefully.

"I stole it just before Muratsu left. I have yet to see it. No doubt he meant to give it to me once I completed my new assignment." Hatred for the said demon flowed across Kusahiko's features.

"Then we have to get a D.V.D. player, which means going to the nearest market. I can go; makes no difference to me," Reiko suggested.

"It's not safe for you to go alone," Kusahiko said earnestly.

Reiko shrugged. "Yes, but we can't all go. If those demons are after the whole group, we'll be easy to spot."

"Okay then, let's leave Kuwabara and Hiei behind. Then, the whole group won't be there," Kusahiko answered.

Before either of the two could object, Genkai spoke up. "How about this: We split into groups, in order to accomplish the tasks of obtaining a D.V.D. player, seeing what the demon world knows of the prophecy and this Muratsu, and having a conference with Koenma."

The group looked at one another and nodded.

"Awright, Grandma, who goes where?" Hiei asked.

A spasm of irritation crossed Genkai's features. "Let me see…Kusahiko and Reiko, travel to the Demon World. Kurama, Kasumi, obtain the D.V.D. player. Hiei, I have an entirely different task for you. You might even enjoy it…We need a spy. Someone who can find out what's going on, straight form the horses mouth. Are you up for the challenge?"

Hiei glared at her. "Hn. Or course I'm 'up for the challenge'. What will Yusuke and the fool be doing? Hopefully something suited to their mental capacities?"

"Hey, are you calling us dumb? Why you little--" Kuwabara's insult was cut short.

"We don't have time for bickering, baka," Kusahiko put in. "Yusuke and Kuwabara should stay here with Genkai. They can train or…something…"

Genkai shook her head. "No. We'll be going to have a little chat with Koenma."

"You mean pacifier breath?" Kuwabara asked.

"Baka."

Kusahiko/R and R!