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Chapter 6

Hiei growled in annoyance as he trudged through the lands of Mikai. When Mukuro had called for him he left without question, only to find out that the reason she had called for him was because she had heard rumors about him favoring the detective in a more than friendly way. After saying that the rumors correct he had to explain how it happened, since Mukuro was intrigued with the topic.

If he had known he was going to have to answer such a silly question then he would have stayed near the spirit detective. He didn't know why, but a sense of foreboding had come over him a few days ago, and something told him it had to do with Yusuke. Wrapping his hand instinctively around the handle of his sword he prepared himself for the inevitable battle ahead.

It's the imaginary line

Kurama and Yusuke skidded to a sudden stop as they reached the docks where it was said the demon was, but nothing was there from what they could see, other than a few crates that is. Glancing at each other a silent message was passed between them and both set out in different directions checking every nook and cranny, unaware of the crimson eyes watching them from behind.

"See anything?" Yusuke asked in a hushed whisper, in case the demon was still near. Kurama shook his head and both continued their search until Yusuke grew impatient and began to shout. "Damn it! I think Botan lied to us! I haven't seen or sensed a demon around here since we got here!"

Shaking his head at Yusuke's childishness Kurama chuckled softly under his breath. "Now Yusuke," the fox demon said in a teasing voice. "Don't blame Botan. The demon was probably here and then left before we got here. We have no one to blame, but ourselves for not making it here in time."

"Yeah, yeah," Yusuke responded, not really caring any more, and just wanting to leave. It was late out and they were by the docks, and he was freezing. Wrapping his arms around himself for warmth his teeth began to chatter, which caught Kurama's attention.

"Cold," it was more of a statement than a question, but Yusuke nodded his head anyway. Walking over to Yusuke, Kurama took off the jacket he had been wearing and put it on Yusuke, causing a blush to rise on Yusuke's cheeks, but Kurama didn't notice. Taking hold of Yusuke's wrist he led the detective to a large crate and made him sit on it. When Yusuke was situated Kurama sat down next to him with a small smile on his lips. "Let's wait a little bit more before we go home."

Nodding his head Yusuke studied Kurama before blurting out a question he had been meaning to ask about an hour ago when they were hanging out. "Kurama you wouldn't happen to be flirting with me would you?"

Taken by surprise and confounded as to how Yusuke had found out Kurama smiled nervously at Yusuke. "Yes."

"Oh." Silence fell between them as Yusuke thought this over. "Any reason as to why?"

"Yes."

Again silence, which was starting to piss Yusuke off. "Mind telling me that reason?" he said while trying to keep the annoyance out of his voice.

"No."

Yusuke was ready to punch someone when Kurama didn't continue, and another round of silence fell between them. Gritting his teeth together he asked, "Are you going to tell me the reason, or not, and don't you dare respond to that with a simple yes or no!"

Wearing his annoying I-know-something-you-don't-know smile, Kurama let a small chuckle slip between his lips as he stared at Yusuke, who was glaring at him with such fierceness, it could match Hiei's. "Well the reason is because Kuwabara was scared that when Hiei flirted with you it had somehow messed you up mentally, and in order to help you he thought it would be a good idea if I flirted with you."

A strange look was plastered on Yusuke's face as he stared in disbelief at the fox demon. What type of logic was that? If flirting with him messed him up, then how could flirting with him make him better? An even better question was would he beat Kuwabara to death in the morning or do it before he went home?

Seeing Yusuke's eyes gloss over Kurama could only guess what violent thoughts were running through the detectives mind. Sighing he looked around, but all he could see was the dock and the ocean. Guess we were too late, thought Kurmama. About to lift his hand and shake Yusuke out of his daydream he found he couldn't move his hand or any other part of his body for that matter. "Yusuke!" Kurama shouted, trying to get the other boy's attention.

Hearing someone call his name Yusuke was thrown out of his daydream, and was about to turn to face the person only to find that he couldn't move an inch. "What the fuck! Kurama what's happening?"

A low chuckle came from behind Yusuke and Kurama, which annoyed Yusuke to no end since he couldn't turn his head to see who had done this to him. The sound of footsteps echoed behind him, and asis if hit by lightening Yusuke knew why they couldn't move. This guy, for the voice was clearly male, was the demon who stole Kido's powers! Still shocked by his discovery Yusuke had to bite back a gasp when an icy hand touched his back. What little warmth Kurama's jacket had given him was now gone, and if he wasn't frozen to the spot he would be shivering from the touch.

Two strong arms wrapped around Yusuke's shoulders. Hot breath tickled Yusuke's ear as he heard the demon whisper, "My aren't you a prize. Half human, half demon, and yet not disfigured in any way, shape, or form. Yes you truly are a prize." And before Yusuke could comment he felt something tug on his body, and the last thing he heard was Kurama shouting in terror.

Akira: And that's the end of that chapter. For those of you who want to know what happened, Yusuke was teleported away by the demon.