Okies, there's just this and another chapter before the story's over. - -o Oh well. Another one will be on the way, and I already promised to Yusuke'ssister that I would put her character in. So now, disclaimer, done by me this time.

Yusuke-clone: -pouting-

YYF14: -not paying attention- I don't own any part of YYH, except for my uncut DVDs, which I bought. Now, on with the story!

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Chapter 8: To Reikai

As the Tantei arrived in Spirit World, Botan came out to greet them. Her face saddened at the sight of Yusuke.

"Come this way," she said softly.

"I can hold him," Kurama said, and Kuwabara nodded, letting go of Yusuke.

They followed Botan down the corridor, Kuwabara in front, Kurama next, carrying Yusuke, and Hiei in the back.

"Koenma sir, we've brought Yusuke," Botan called, opening the office door. The boys followed her inside.

Koenma looked up from his desk and saw Yusuke.

"Oh Yusuke… what happened?"

"He's asleep, infant. He can't answer you," Hiei muttered.

"I was asking Kurama," Koenma replied. "Kurama? Do you know what happened?"

Kurama shook his head. "When we got there, he was lying on the ground, bleeding and passed out."

Koenma turned to teen form and walked over to Yusuke.

"He's been crying," he said softly.

He looked up at Botan.

"Botan? Put him in the room next to mine. Clean him up, okay?"

Botan nodded. "Yes sir."

She led Kurama down another hallway, and Koenma turned to Hiei and Kuwabara.

"Thank you for bringing him here," he said, turning back to toddler form. "You can stay with him if you want."

"Hn." Hiei strode over to the door and exited the office. Kuwabara quickly followed.

Koenma sighed. "Yusuke… what happened?"

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Yusuke slowly became aware of something soft touching his skin.

This is kinda familiar…

Yusuke opened his eyes, but instead of seeing his own or Kuwabara's bedroom, he was in a room he didn't recognize.

"Where… am I?" he was surprised at how tired his voice sounded.

"You're in Reikai," a voice said.

Yusuke jumped, then cringed. It hurt…

"Don't move, Yusuke. I don't want you to get hurt."

"But who are you?"

The voice chuckled. "Did you get hit on the head, Yusuke? You should remember me."

Despite what the voice had said earlier, Yusuke slowly turned over.

"Koenma? What're you doing here?"

Koenma smiled. "I wanted to make sure you were alright."

Yusuke blinked. "But why would you care?"

Koenma frowned. "Why shouldn't I?"

Yusuke shook his head. "Forget it."

"Yusuke, I don't know what you mean," Koenma said, confused.

"Just forget it, okay?" Yusuke said angrily, sitting up quickly. He cringed and clutched his chest.

"Yusuke! Are you alright?"

"…Yeah, I think so… my ribs hurt, is all."

"Should we take a look at them?"

Yusuke lay back down slowly on his left, facing Koenma.

"No, I'm okay."

"Are you sure?"

"Yes."

Koenma stood, turning into toddler form.

"Alright then. You can rest if you want. I'll be in the next room. You can call me."

And with that, Koenma left. Yusuke frowned and turned over onto his back.

"Why does he care so much?"

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YYF14: Aww.. only one chapter left... oh well, I've had fun with this story.

Yusuke-clone: So you like torturing me?

YYF14: It just means I like you. Now good people! (readers) Review if you wish!