I know, it's another pathetically short chapter. But hey, I had prompts to update soon and so here you are. I'd like to throw a quick thanks out to those who reviewed. I don't know if the rule against responding to their questions is in effect or not. So until I know for certain, I'm just going to do this. Thanks to Yuki Amida, insaneningen14, Honeychica04, and Baka Hanyou Rahven for taking the time to review and give your support. Not much plot unfolds, but I laid most of it in the open already so...don't expect too much!

The next few weeks pass uneventfully.Rikais visited at random times by the boys during the day. Hiei has never allowed Kurama to come alone, though secretly Rika was very grateful. The chances of him turning fox on her is slim (so she's been told) but if it happened once it'scertain to happen again. Rika herself is an absolute mess, for fear of waking up in an alternate deminsion she's gone without sleep for quite some time. There are a few nights where she does fall asleepand usually she doesn't wake up until two days later. Worried by this, the River guides speak to Koenma about a way to help Rika.

"I have been doing a little research on the side," Koenma responds as he stamps papers, "It seems that the bracelet is activated by a true need of the wearer. So if she goes to sleep wanting only to sleep she should be fine. Have the boys been staying the night like they're supposed to?"

The girls glance at one another before looking back at the small ruler, "Ah, no sir. She's been alone at night."

Koenma drops the stamp, "What!" he yells, jumping on top of his desk, "They leave her alone? Didn't I ask them to stay with her at night! And why is she left alone? She could run off!"

"Pardon me sir," the green haired girl interrupted, bowing,"but I really don't think that she will leave. She has no idea how to control the bracelet. And she's always asking us when she's going to get someone to help her."

"Help her?" Koenma seems thoughtful.

"Yes sir," the pink haired girl answers, "She wants someone to teach her how to keep it from activating. She said that if you can find someone to take it off, she'd be more than happy."

"Hmmm," the toddler climbs back into his chair, "Well, I'm not so sure that there is anyone that can teach her. I don't think that there is another bracelet like that in any of the three worlds."

The girls nod, "We'll go visit her then and tell her the news." They then turn and walk out the door together. After they leave Botan comes in and greets the Spirit World ruler, "Hello Lord Koenma. You have the twins working on the Rika case?"

Koenma nods absently, still lost in thought, "Yes, they seem to like her. Botan, I was wondering if you could do a little chore for me."

Botan beams, "Of course sir. What do you need?"

Pudgy fingers absently stroke an equally chubby chin, "I need you to find Ishida."

Botan's smile drops, "Ishida? But sir, isn't he somewhere in Makai?"

Koenma nods, "Yes. I don't know where he is though, so you'll have to do a bit of searching."

Botan blinks several times before replying, "Um, right. I suppose I'd better get started then."

Koenma nods as he watches Botan walk out the door, shaking his head he starts stamping again.

In the park near Yusuke's house...

Yusuke stares at Botan, "So you're saying we have to go find some guy named Ishida that's somewhere inMakai?"

Botan nods somberly,"Yes. When you find him, you need to bring him to me. I'll take him to Spirit World. He isn't dangerous or anything, Koenma just needs to speak to him."

Hiei growls, "There's no need for me then. I have better things to do."

Kurama smiles slightly, "Like sitting in your tree watching the humans walk by?"

Hiei's red eyes narrow dangerously, "Hn."

"Come on Hiei," Yusuke teases, "This is your chance to get into Demon World. You haven't been there in a while, so I'm sure that you'll want to at least visit. Who knows, maybe you'll even get to kill something."

Hiei scowls and looks away from them, refusing to answer.

"Alright then boys," Botan cheers as she jumps back on her oar, "Best of luck to you!"

Kuwabara watches as she soars off into the sky, "Do you ever get the feeling that we're doing someone else's dirty work?"

Yusuke laughs, "Of course we are. What else are we hear for?"

Kuwabara sighs but Kurama starts walking before he can say anything, "The portal should be this way."

Grudgingly everyone else follows, Hiei bringing up the rear. Yusuke chuckles as they get to the portal, "Hey, it's better than hangin' around and listenin' to Keiko gripe at me. But let's get this over with, I want a chance to eatdinner tonight before going to check on Rika."