I'm Back! And another chapter accompanies me. Lol. Karate is a real work out and makes your not want to stand up for a while. n e who... on with the chapter.

Chapter 22:

"Yes, I'll help you," Hiei answered. Katana reached up and pationatly kissed him. "When do we leave?" he asked breaking the kiss. "Now if you want to, but I have to get a few things from my apartment," she replied, realising him as she spoke. "That's fine, let's get Botan to sneak you out of here. Then we can leave," he stated. "Works for me," Katana stated. Hiei walked out and Botan came in. "So, you two back together?" she asked. "Yeah and I need you to sneek me out of here so I can go do some stuff. If you have any questions ask Koenma," Katana said in a hurried voice. "Ok, common," Botan replied. She led Katana into the kitchen and told her to wait there.

Botan returned in a few minuets. Katana walked quickly yet quietly across the room as the others stared out the window. She ran down the hall to her apartment. Hiei was already sitting on her couch. She went into her bedroom and changed her clothes. She then grabbed her sword and walked back into the living room. Hiei now had a bruise on his chin from where it had hit the floor.

"What?" Katana asked in a stern tone. "N-nothing," Hiei stammered regaining his composure. He couldn't help but stare at the woman in front of him. She was wearing a white top that had no straps and ended right under her chest, which was also lined with silver. She was also wearing a white skirt that went in a v-shape dwon to her ankles (A/N: that means it had slits up both sides that came to a point at her ankles.) Which only left a small band around her hips. This was also lined with silver. Her shoes were only soles with strings that twisted all the way to her knees. They were also white. Drapped about her shoulders was a white cloak, this was not lined with silver. Her hair was neatly parted with a silver band placed on top like a crown (this went over her white bandana.

"Hiei, please let me know when you're finished gawking," she said startling Hiei. "Well we better get going. It's a three day walk from Koenma's," Katana finished.

Not to much later

"George! Get the door!" Koenma yelled from his desk. A few minuets later George was accompanied by Katana and Hiei. "Hello Katana, Hiei. Why are you dressed like that Katana?" he greeted. She looked at him as if he were playing stupid. "Your not planning on doing what I think..." he didn't finish his statement. "Yes. We're going to confront my father on this issue," Katana replied. "Katana," he sighed, "How do you plan on succeeding. You know he'll probably say no," Koenma informed her. "I know, but I have to try. I don't want to spend my life playing by his rules. I want to be happy, and I know it sound selfish, but.." she trailed off. "Katana I know what you're saying and it doesn't sound selfish. You just want to be free and I don't blame you. Your father has had a tag on you since day one and still hasn't taken it off. I'm surprised he hasn't found out were you're staying yet," Koenma said.

"I am to. But it wount take him too much longer and I think that's why it's best to go and talk to him now," Katana finished. "Of course. I wish you luck. And knowing your father you're going to need it," Koenma said. Katana nodded and her and Hiei left.

Somewhere else

"Botan, where'd Hiei go and why hasn't Katana gotten here yet?"Yusuke asked. "I don't know, but if we don't see her tomorrow we'll go ask Koenma," Botan said.

Tomorrow afternoon

"Hiei I need a break," Katana said suddenly. "I guess we can stop for an hour," He replied. They had been walking nonstop since they had left Koenma's the day before. Katana layed against a tree, and fell asleep instantly. Hiei watched her as she slept. He was dazzled by her new found beauty. He silently wondered what kind of father would treat their child the way Koenma had explained. He puzzled over that and a few other problems as she slept. When an hour had past Hiei walked over to and shook her awake. "Do you want to stay here for the nigh?" he asked her. "No, but we should eat before we go on," she replied stretching.

She stood up and told Hiei that they would have to hunt because she hadn't brought any rashens. They decided that Katana would hunt and Hiei would start the fire. They decided this because Katana knew this part of the world far better than Hiei. It didn't take long for Hiei to have the fire ready and Katana back with food and water. They quickly ate and returned to their former path.

Back with the others

Botan, Kurama, Yusuke, Yukina, Keiko, Shiziru, and Kuwabara walked into Koenma's office. "Hello every ine," Koenma greeted. "Alright Koenma where are Hiei and Katana?" asked Botan. Koenma jumped back in surprise. He haddn't expected everyone to be so mad about them going away for a little while.

"They're going to Katana's castle," Koenma told them. "What do you mean, 'Katana's castle' ?" Yusuke asked. "Don't you know?" Koenma asked surprised. "Know what?" asked Kurama. "That Katana is the princess of elves?" Koenma said still being surprised. "WHAT!" they all yelled in unison. "I thought she would have told you by now. She probably thought you would treat her differently," he added. "Hold on, if she's a princess how can she fight so well?" Kuwabara asked stupidly and confused.

"Because her brother happens to be an assasin," Koenma explained. "Weird," Yusuke stated. "She never acted like she would be royal," Yukina added. "Because she never wanted to be. She never really liked the treatment. She has always been a loner, but her father wouldn't leave her alone. He insisterd that she be followed everywhere. I have never seen such an unhappy child. And I don't mean she cryed when she didn't get her way. There was always this sad expressiion on her face, and she hardley ever smiled. But she seems to be a lot happier since she came to work for me," Koenma explained.

"She probably as bad of a childhood as Hiei," Botan suggested. "No, she had it bad but not near as bad as Hiei. But she does understand to a point what he feels. That is my theory as to why they make such a good couple."Then Hiei must of had it bad," Yukina whispered felling sad for her brother. "Unbelievably, but he doesn't want that told to anyone. I don't even think Katana knows about all of it," Koenma repllied. "I knew life could be horrible, but I never expected that it could happen to my friends," Keiko said. "And to realy good people too," added Botan. "Yeah, well, I'm tiered so would you mind letting me take a nap?" Koenma asked. Everyone sweatdropped. "You're such a baby Koenma," Yusuke stated. Everyoine then proceeded out of Koenma's palace.

With Katana and Hiei!

"I thought you said we'd be there in three days," stated Hiei. "I did say that," confirmed Katana. "Then why aren't we there?" he asked her. It was now dusk on the third day of there journey. "We should be ther in about half an hour" Kattana informed Hiei.

Half an Hour later

"Here we are!" Katana said with a slight ring in her voice. They were now standing infront of a large white building.(A/N: It looks exactly like Elrond's castle from Lord of the Rings.) "You live here?" Hiei asked with slight amazement in his voice. Katana nodded, and stepped up to the large door. A very surprised dragon opened the

door.

Well that's another chappie. Hope you liked it. I thought I'd put a rather unusual twist to the story, and there it was. Hope I'm not the only one that thinks so. Well I'll see yall later!

Ja

ElfRanger