Chapter 20
The meeting went on as Koenma explained the in detail each step to take after they enter the demon world. He told Kurama and Kuwabara where to go and what to say to the staff in order for them to get the job. Hiei and Yusuke on the other hand, had a bit more to do before they start their own mission, like dressing up and all.
"Now, now you guys. You don't have to be glaring at me like that. Anyways, I'll just leave you two to Botan. Bye." Koenma turned and ran off as fast as he could. 'Man, those two are really scary.'
Yusuke could barely refrain himself from bursting out laughing as he saw Koenma run away like a chicken. "Haha, we weren't that scary looking were we?" He asked.
"Hn." Hiei scoffed, but a small smile tugged its way on his lips.
Botan looked lost, holding up two costumes, one pink and one green. "Are you guys supposed to wear these?"
"Didn't Koenma tell you anything Botan??" Yusuke yelled in frustration. Kurama and Kuwabara had already gone on their mission, and he definitely didn't want to be behind on his own mission.
"Well, yeah, but..." Botan couldn't help but laughed, "I just can't imagine you two in these silly clothing! I mean their really pretty and all, but you two, hahaha."
"It's really not that funny." Yusuke glared.
"At least I have the male costume." Hiei smirked as he snatched the green suit from Botan's hand.
"Hey that's not fair! Just because you called it," Yusuke complained as he eyed the pink dress.
"Actually, it wouldn't matter Yusuke. Koenma was going to give the male costume to Hiei anyways. See? It's too small for you." Botan smiled and gave Yusuke his own. "Now go put that on!"
"Yeah, yeah." Yusuke wasn't too pleased and walked into a small room to change. Two minutes later, the black haired boy came out looking baffled. Botan couldn't help but laughed as she saw Yusuke tangled in the pink dress. An angry glared emitted from the boy in pink. "How the hell am I supposed to wear this? It's worst than the time I got tangled in Kurama's plants!!"
Kurama put on his calm face as a lesser demon approached him. He and Kuwabara had arrived at the castle ten minutes ago, searching for the kitchen. Now they had found it, but the difficulty had just begun.
A broad muscled demon scowled at the two. "You two are the kitchen helps?"
"Yes. Mr. Takayama sent us." Kurama spoke calmly, repeating the words that Koenma had told him to.
"Well, at least one of you is decent looking," the demon looked Kurama up and down. "Now follow me. I'll show you your rooms and where you'll be working."
The two silently trailed after the demon, both trying to memorize the many twists and turns leading towards the kitchen and living area. Kurama quickly flicked his plant seeds to every corner as they walked, both keeping an eye on the area as well as for protection when they needed it.
The demon took no notice of Kurama's actions. "Here's the kitchen. It's a pretty busy place all the time, so you two better be good workers. I'll show you your room next. Just relax until tomorrow morning, and report to work once the bell rings ok?" The demon left Kurama and Kuwabara at their shared room.
"Uh. Where's the kitchen again?" Kuwabara scratched his head and gave Kurama a shrug.
Kurama ignored the question and took a look outside the hallway before closing the door. "I left plant seeds at each turn. That makes sure I can monitor every corner as well as call for help anywhere along those places. You okay, Kuwabara?"
Kuwabara held the giant cookbook, eyeing it from every side. "Yeah, I'm just trying to read this."
"Well, you better learn the basic cuisines here. We'll be working tomorrow. So how far have you gotten?" Kurama settled down on one of the beds.
"I'm almost done, but... I have no idea what they are talking about. I mean what's a skillet, and how do you simmer something?" Kuwabara gave the redhead a blank look.
Kurama looked at his partner in disbelief. 'This is going to be a long mission.'
Hiei couldn't believe his eyes. The suit fitted him perfectly, down to the very inch. Plus, he couldn't complain about the color, since he wasn't the one wearing pink. Turning around, Hiei thought he'd like this outfit. At first, Koenma made him believe it was a dress of some sort, but apparently, there were male dancers too. And the color made it easy to hide among the trees. 'Too bad for Yusuke.' Hiei thought to himself.
"Yusuke! You have to come out sometime! I still have to fix your hair and makeup." Botan had her hands on her waist, a scowl was threatening to form.
"No! This looks ridiculous on me. I refuse to dress up as a girl; I mean Hiei gets to be a guy! And I'm the taller one!" Yusuke hated this. 'If I survive this mission, that no good toddler will be toasted for making me do this.'
Hiei glanced at the blue-haired girl, trying to pull the door open as Yusuke tried to keep it shut. "Yusuke. Come out already. You're acting like a baby."
"Am not!" was the response from behind the door.
"Are too!" Botan shouted. "Now open the door."
Hiei narrowed his eyes. 'This is taking too long.' Walking at a slow pace, he stopped in front of Yusuke's door and pushed Botan away. With one motion, he tore the door from its hinges, leaving a very startled spirit detective stumbling towards the floor. "There. Problem solved."
Yusuke blushed as two pair of eyes landed on him. "What- Why did you do that?"
"You were wasting precious time." Hiei pointed to a chair. "Now sit and let Botan finish her job on you."
Yusuke winced as he saw those cold eyes directed at him. He sat quietly. During the entire time, he was too busy being embarrassed about wearing a pink dress to remember that no matter what, it was Hiei who slept with Kurama. Now a dull ache crawled back into his heart, pulsing with every beat. He didn't even protest when Botan started doing his makeup.
"I'm going for a walk. I'll be back when he's done." With that, Hiei walked out the door. He had noticed that Yusuke had slipped into his silent mood again. It wasn't good to be there, especially when he's the one who partially caused the problem.
An hour later, Hiei still wasn't back yet. "I wonder where he is. We are almost done." Botan brushed Yusuke's hair.
"Who cares." Yusuke took a quick look at the door. He'd hate to admit it, but he did kind of miss the small demon.
"Well Yusuke, I'm done. There, a masterpiece indeed." Botan chirped happily as she turned Yusuke around to face the mirror. It was also the same time the door opened and Hiei stepped in.
Hiei blinked. He rubbed his eyes and blinked again. 'Surely this cannot be the same Yusuke Uremeshi.' In front of him sat a girl in pink, no it wasn't a girl, it was the loud, reckless spirit detective identified as Yusuke. Long black hair flowed down to his waist. Yusuke's once tanned skin was now a medium ivory color, with a hint of pink on the cheeks, creating the appearance that he was blushing. Yusuke's brown eyes were a bright green color, accented by a darker shade of green eye shadow. And histhose lips were glossed a pale pink, causing an ethereal look to his face.
All in all, Yusuke looked like a princess, or an angel descended from the heavens. He was the prettiest 'girl' Hiei had ever seen. Well, he would have if Yusuke didn't immediately screamed in terror. "What have you done to me!"
Botan was surprised at the reaction. "You don't like it? But I-I've done my best."
"Ahh!! I look like a girl!" Yusuke panicked.
"Of course, baka. What did you think you'd look like?" Hiei looked to Botan. "You've done better than I thought you would."
Botan blushed. "It was nothing really. I just made him wear green contacts and used a special plant to make his hair longer, really..."
Hiei circled aound Yusuke. "Hmm... not bad. I'd be careful if I were you, Uremeshi. There's plenty of perverts in the castle who wouldn't think twice to rape such a pretty specimen." He warned.
"Damn, you're straight forward, aren't you." Yusuke tugged at his sleeves. He was not comfortable with ruffles and/or lace.