Okay, as the Yusuke-clone said last chapter, this is my second one for today. I might put up a third. Now, the disclaimer.
Yusuke-clone: I promise I'll be good this time. -has fingers crossed behind his back-
YYF14: Fine.
Yusuke-clone: She doesn't own anything, but she wishes she owned me!
YYF14: --o Oy… This time I will do more than growl at you.
Yusuke-clone: Heh heh… just read, peoples.
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Chapter 6: New Mission
"Urameshi! C'mon, wake up, man!"
Yusuke stirred, then became aware of something soft and warm against his back and on his stomach. 'Wait… wasn't I wearing a jacket?'
Yusuke shot up, bringing his arms over his chest, and startling Eikichi off of him. He was in Kuwabara's room, on his bed.
"It's okay, Urameshi. We saw." Kuwabara's face seemed sad. "That's why you collapsed. Why didn't you tell me?"
"Because it was none of your business," Yusuke snapped. "Now give me back my jacket."
Kuwabara handed it to him, and Yusuke slipped it on and buttoned it, with some difficulty from his injured arm.
"Urameshi.. I was wonderin'… how could you play catch with a broken arm?"
"I dunno, it was easy enough after a bit. Then I just had to get tired."
"Well, do you want something to eat?"
Yusuke remembered his mother's words, and the punishment he had gotten for taking Kuwabara's candy bar.
"Um… no thanks, Kuwa."
Kuwabara frowned. "Why not?"
"I- I just don't, okay?"
They sat in silence for a few minutes, each not knowing what to say.
"Hey little bro! Bring Yusuke down! It's dinner!"
"Well, you gotta come, Urameshi, whether you're going to eat or not."
Yusuke growled. "Fine."
At dinner, no one said anything, because they were unsure of what to say.
Then Shizuru sighed. "Kazuma, what's wrong with your friend? He's not eating."
Kuwabara shrugged. "Dunno, that's his problem."
Yusuke growled. "Y'know, I hate it when people talk about me like I'm not there!"
Kuwabara and Shizuru ignored him.
"He needs to eat something," Shizuru said. "How 'bout some soup?"
"I can't!" Yusuke cried. "I'm not supposed to- Mom said I can't eat food that's not mine!"
Kuwabara shook his head. "That means you can't eat it unless you buy it? But you never have any money!"
Yusuke glared at him.
"But why do you follow that rule?" Kuwabara asked. "Knowing you, you wouldn't care at all."
"Because she hurt me for when I… the reason she broke my arm was because you gave me you candy bar!" Yusuke yelled. "I… I just can't, Kuwa. I need to go home…"
"Urameshi! Wait!"
Yusuke ignored him and walked out the door in the direction of his house.
"Urameshi…"
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For the next week, no one saw Yusuke at all. He wouldn't leave his house. Kuwabara was worried, and he hated worrying.
The next day, the boys were called in for a mission.
"Okay, guys, you need to find this demon. You remember the Orb of Baast? This creature is capable of the Orbs' effect," Koenma explained. "You must find him quickly."
Kuwabara and Kurama nodded and Hiei hned. Kuwabara turned to Yusuke.
"Do you get it, Urameshi?"
Yusuke stayed silent for a moment. "Yeah, Kuwa, I think I get it. Now let's go."
Hiei and Kurama followed him as he exited, but Kuwabara stayed behind. Koenma was confused.
"Kuwabara? Why are you still here?" he asked.
"I'm a little nervous 'bout Urameshi," Kuwabara said.
Koenma frowned. "Why?"
"He… well… his ma grounded him for a month. He's not grounded anymore, but he told me he didn't eat that whole time, and he still hasn't yet."
"Do you know why?"
Kuwabara shook his head. "No, and I think his mom's got a problem or something. She broke his arm just because I gave him a candy bar."
Koenma thought for a moment. "I'm not exactly sure what to do, Kuwabara. Tell me if anything else happens. Just tell Botan, she'll relay the message."
Kuwabara nodded. "Okay."
He left, and Botan entered the room.
"I heard, sir," she said. "You do know what his mother's been doing to him, don't you?"
Koenma nodded. "Yes, Botan, but there's nothing we can do this moment. We can look into the matter more deeply when this case is solved, but if Kuwabara tells you anything, please tell me."
Botan nodded. "Yes sir."
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As Yusuke was walking through the park on the way home, unknowingly being followed by Kuwabara, he heard a noise in the bushes and looked over his shoulder.
A creature with green skin, long claws, bat wings, and evil purple eyes jumped out of the bushes.
"Weak… Easssy to suck the soul…" the monster hissed.
Yusuke took a nervous step backwards, and Kuwabara was confused. This demon's energy was really low. Yusuke could kill it before you could say chicken. But then again… considering the condition Yusuke was in…
"Urameshi! Be careful!"
Yusuke was startled and looked back at Kuwabara, forgetting about the demon.
"Kuwabara! What are you doing here?"
"Making sure you don't get killed!" Kuwabara yelled. "Spirit Sword!"
But the demon wouldn't wait. It raised its hand and slashed at Yusuke, making a scratch across his cheek, and raking three long cuts across his chest, making him cry out in pain.
"Urameshi! Get outta there!" Kuwabara yelled.
He charged toward the creature and swiped at it with his Spirit Sword, stripping bits off of it's wings.
The demon shrieked and slashed around with it's claws, scratching Kuwabara and Yusuke, who was lying on the ground, curled in a ball.
With a final swipe, Kuwabara cut off the demon's head and it disappeared. Kuwabara grinned in satisfaction, then kneeled next to Yusuke.
"Urameshi? Are you okay?"
"I'm bleeding, Kuwabara, how do you think I feel?"
Yusuke stood up, a hand over his chest.
"Wish I coulda killed it," he said, and started walking again in the direction of his house.
Kuwabara stared after him for a moment, then took out a communication mirror. Botan's face appeared after a few moments.
"Yes, Kuwabara?"
"The demon problem's taken care of," Kuwabara said.
"Any casualties?"
Kuwabara rolled his eyes. "As if the scratches on my face don't answer that. Yeah, me and Urameshi got scratched up a little, but I think we'll be okay."
Botan nodded. "I'll inform Koenma. You completed that task quickly."
"Yeah, but those cuts are gonna be a problem for Urameshi, you know."
"Let's just hope for the best."
Kuwabara nodded. "'Kay, Botan. See ya."
Kuwabara closed the communication mirror and stared after Yusuke.
"Urameshi…"
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Yusuke-clone: -hanging in YYF14's closet.
YYF14: Don't bug me again.
Yusuke-clone: Fine, I won't.
YYF14: Good. Now review if you wish, peoples!