Chapter 1

It was a beautiful day in the city of Tokyo.

Slap!

Birds chirping, cats meowing, the cool breeze on a beautiful summer day.

Slap! Punch! Kick! Whine! Profanity! Slap!

Aaah… yes. A wonderful day to be alive, as they say. But not so much for a
certain delinquent, Yusuke Urameshi, who was currently being beaten
emotionally, physically, and, if you allow it, spiritually. Some would say
he was being violated. But anyone who had ever even heard of Yusuke Urameshi
would say 'he was getting what he deserved.'

But for the past two years he has done more good than most people have done
in the entirety of their life span. Fighting demons, saving the world, and
trying his 'hardest' to keep a date with his girlfriend. Most would think
his girlfriend would be some sort of whore or badass who drinks all day and
kills by night. But in all actuality Yusuke's girlfriend is a kind, caring,
intelligent, pretty young woman who has never killed or slept with anyone in
her young life. Though the only bad aspect to young Keiko, the name of the
young woman, is her temper.

Yusuke has slain demons 100 stories tall, faced death countless times, but
not once has he been able to win a fight against an angry Keiko, an ordinary
high school girl, a woman with a temper that befits an S-class demon who is
very pissed off. Now let us turn back to our original subject. I am sure
that you are wondering just 'who' is beating our little friend Yusuke? The
answer to this, frankly simple question, is his temperamental girlfriend,
Keiko. I am sure you are thinking how could a sweet girl like her do this to
the one she cares about? Simple. Yusuke had once again done something to
make her very, very angry or maybe just very, very upset.

Now let us take a look at what has befallen our little teenage delinquent.
There in front of an apartment building stood the quarrelling lovers.

Kick! Kick! Punch! Howl of pain!

"Damn it, Keiko! Just let me explain!" Pleaded a bruised Yusuke, currently
kneeling on the ground holding his stomach. He had a very swollen left cheek
that could have been confused with a very large pompous pimple that could
cover half of a face. His stomach had been kicked punched and whatever else
that could be possible.

"Explain what, Yusuke! That you're just going to up and leave without
telling me! And for a WHOLE year!" Screamed Keiko, readying her hand for
another slap. But before she could draw another hit on Yusuke, he suddenly
disappeared. She stopped in mid-slap, looking wildly about her for the
missing boy. A tap on the shoulder, she spun around and slapped Yusuke
across the face. He didn't even move, his expression was emotionless, but
then he smiled. Keiko was taken aback, suddenly she felt guilty of what she
had said and done to Yusuke.

"Keiko, please let me explain." He said in a gentle tone that did not suit
him. Keiko blushed slightly at the tone, she wasn't used to Yusuke asking
for something nicely.

Flashback
"Koenma…" whined Yusuke. "What the Hell are we doing here? I have to meet
Keiko in 20 minutes!"

The Rekai Tentei had assembled in the office of their boss, Koenma. The
ruler of the Rekai also known as the Spirit World. Koenma is the prince of
the Rekai, the son of King of the Rekai. Though he has the form of a toddler
he is thousands of years old, but he can also change his body into a teenage
version of himself, but only for a bit. Currently Koenma sat behind his
large wooden desk, in his teenage form, sucking on his blue binki, as if it
were candy. Before him stood three of the four tentei, the fourth was
leaning against the window staring boredly out at the scenery.

The members of the tentei are Yusuke Urameshi, who is their leader. His
fighting skills are unmatched and he was pretty much forced into the
position of Spirit Detective. Kazuma Kuwabara, best friend and rival to the
detective. He is a noble and honorable man who has wonderful fighting skills
as well. Though he is not the smartest of the bunch and is quick to start a
fight. He has an honor code that belongs to a knight in shining armor.

The most quick witted of the team is Shuichi Minamino also known as Kurama,
everyone involved in the Rekai calls him this, and he is also known as Youko
Kurama. Why so many names you ask? Well if you are reading this story you
should already know, but I will say he mostly goes by Kurama. Kurama is a
very feminine young man who is often mistaken as a gorgeous woman. He has
the sex appeal that could make any man, woman or any demon fall for him.
Kurama is a legendary thief, a plant wielding fox spirit, and a very
powerful demon, he ranks in the S-class, the most powerful of demons. He is
one of the two demons working for the Prince.

The second of the two demons is Hiei. The most violent, one would suggest,
of the group. But he does have an honor code, like the one Kuwabara has, but
much more strict. He is half fire, half ice demon, and anti-social and
annoyed almost all the time. Hiei's class would be a bit above an S-class
demon. His reason for being annoyed is mostly for having to be around ningen
all day and the fact that Kuwabara is in the same room. To put it simple,
they hate each other. And for being anti-social, it is probably because he
is the Forbidden Child. A story that explains itself. Though all the tentei
consider him a friend, he does not see them as such, but for the exception
of Kurama. For they are bestfriends, and possibly even more. But that is
just a rumor and if not, they hide it very well.

Kurama beckoned Hiei to come closer, but the little fire demon just ignored
him, the red head let out a sigh. He returned his attention to Koenma.
Yusuke stood with his arms folded over his chest looking angrily at his
boss. Kuwabara stood like a soldier awaiting for a command.

The young ruler cleared his throat. "Now, I have called you all here for a
reason." He said ignoring Yusuke's and Hiei's glare that clearly said
'get-on-with-it-or-I-will-kill-you.'

"I have a long term mission that you must go on."

"Exactly how long, Koenma-san?" Interjected Kurama. He could not be gone for
too long, he had his mother after all, who did not know he was going on
these dangerous missions and he had his school. He is the top student at
everything and he couldn't be gone for too long or it may cause him to look
suspicious.

Kuwabara and Yusuke on the other hand couldn't care less about how much
school they missed. They were at the bottom of their classes. Kuwabara's
sister, who he lived with, didn't mind him being gone for a long time.
Yusuke's mother probably wouldn't care, for she was a drunk. Keiko was
another problem though. She would probably kill him. And Hiei, he doesn't go
to 'filthy-ningen-schools.'

"You will be gone for about a year." Koenma spoke as clearly as ever, a
little afraid of what the reactions of his detectives would be. But as he
predicted, the room went into an uproar. Three of the four went to shouting
at Koenma, obscenities, threats, excuses, etc. The one who had kept silent
was Hiei, he looked curiously at the tiny ruler thinking, 'what could take a
year to do?'

"WILL ALL OF YOU JUST SHUT UP!" Screamed Koenma, positively fuming. Everyone
was silenced by his outburst, everyone was angry, and everyone hated Koenma
just a bit more.

"Now. Will you let me explain?" Everyone nodded, for the exception of Hiei,
who was staring at Kurama through the corner of his eye. The kitsune felt
this of coarse and decided to ask Hiei about it later.

"Good." He said, speaking in a more calm and constructed tone. "The reason
you will all be gone for a year is because you will be going undercover." He
was once again interrupted, but this time by Kuwabara.

"Undercover?" He asked confused.

"Yes, undercover" Koenma said impatiently. " But only two of you will be
going undercover. The other two will be on the front line. The ones everyone
will notice, so the other two will not be noticed and there for stay
undercover."

"So whose gonna go undercover?" Yusuke asked curiously.

"I decided that Hiei," He looks at Koenma for the first time, "and Kurama
will be going on the frontline. And you and Kuwabara will be going
undercover."

Kurama, in his usual soft, quiet voice asked, "But why are we going
undercover? What exactly is the mission?"

All eyes shifted to Kurama and then to Koenma.

"An old acquaintance of mine, Albus Dumbledore has asked of me a favor. He
is the headmaster of Hogwarts, a school of witchcraft and wizardry."

"What do you mean? Witches and wizards?" Asked Kurama, the other three were
too surprised to form any words.

The young prince rubbed his temple, obviously more than irritated. He had
yet to even tell them of their mission and they had been there more than 30
minutes.

"Has everyone heard of them, yes?" Everyone nodded their head. "Well they
exist and are a secret from normal ningen society, like demons. They use
magic and wands and fly on broomsticks. Now you know let's get down to
business."

"Dumledore, has asked me to protect the school from evil wizards, that may
harm the students or the teachers."

"There is a suspicion that an evil wizard is hiding within the school,
that's where you two come in." He looked at Yusuke and Kuwabara. "I want you
to keep your eyes and ears open. But don't let anyone suspect you. You are
also there for protecting the students. You are to be students at the
school. Seventh years."

Yusuke and Kuwabara let out a long, loud whine.

"You will be exchange student from…" He flipped through some papers on his
desk. "Anywhere you choose, just not Japan."

"How come we can't be from Japan?" Asked Kuwabara, Yusuke nodded in
agreement.

Koenma sighed, "Because if someone wanted to try to hurt you, they might try
to kill your family and if they don't know where you came from, they won't
find your family. You don't have to change your names but you do have to
change your country. And it has to be the same country." He looked at them
pointedly; Kuwabara gulped nervously. Yusuke on the other hand looked rather
excited.

"So, this guy's a real badass, huh?" He said, his adrenaline pumping
already.

"Save it for when the bad guy comes." Said Koenma.

"Now Yusuke, Kuwabara, on August 28 you will be taken to a wizarding town to
get your supplies for school and learn a bit more about the culture and your
mission. At the school you will have to go to your classes, but you will be
excused from homework."

They cheered, happy that they wouldn't have to do work.

"But you will have to pay attention and learn how to use a wand."

"Damn brat…" muttered Yusuke.

"Now listen, this is very very important. You are not to have any contact
with Kurama or Hiei during this. You are to pretend that you do not even
know them. If anyone sees you together it will be very suspicious.
Understood." They all nodded, a smirk appeared on Hiei's face. He won't have
to deal with the detective or the oaf for a year.

"Kuwabara and Yusuke, you are dismissed. I do not want you to know what
Kurama and Hiei are up to."

"Why?" They both asked.

"Because if you are asked it will be easier for you to say you don't know.
You won't have to lie."

He finished with a tone that said he wanted them to leave.

They left reluctantly, talking loudly about their new mission. Koenma turned
to look at the two demons. Hiei had moved to stand next to Kurama. The
kitsune smiled warmly down at the fire demon. Hiei didn't notice this.

He cleared his throat once again. "Now for you two…."

End Flashback
Yusuke finished his story. Hoping Keiko may see that he would rather stay
here than go off to some weirdo school.

Keiko looked up at him, with an expression of disbelief. Yusuke stared right
back at her, not willing to break the gaze. Keiko could see he was looking
for some kind of approval.

"Will you write?' She asked in a fake annoyed tone. Yusuke immediately
grinned, showing off all his white teeth.

"Of coarse!" He shouted, slapping her back like one would do to a buddy of
theirs.

They continued walking down the street in a comfortable silence, Yusuke's
swelling had gone down and Keiko had apologized many times as they walked.

"Yusuke?" Keiko asked, turning her head to look at him.

"What?"

"When you said you and Kuwabara had to pick a country, where'd you pick?"

"Aaah…." He kept his eyes on the street. "We thought we'd just say Asia."

"Why Asia?"

"Well, we guessed we'd have an accent, so we picked someplace close."

"Hmmm… That makes sense. A first for you." She added with a smile.

They continued for a few minutes in silence.

"Hey!"