DISCLAMER: I do not own "Yu Yu Hakusho," the movie called "The Parent Trap" or anything else I may mention in this fic. I do however, own a couple original characters. These original characters are NOT reincarnated versions of me, and they are also NOT Mary-Sue fangirls who chase Kurama and Hiei around. Have I made myself clear? Good.

A/N: Hello! This is going to be the first chapter of "Are We Related?" that takes place after the prologues. There won't be too much in this chapter, but some small hints of where this story is going in the future. I hope you all like it! Oh, sorry if some actual YYH characters sound a little OOC--I don't intend to make the characters sound that way, but sometimes things just don't turn out the way I planned. Forgive me? I hope so:)

This chapter and other chapters will switch between Sakyo and his daughter, and Shizuru and her daughter. I'm sure you can figure out the flow of the story as you keep reading. I hope I didn't confuse anyone. If I did, just say so!

"Are We Related?"

Chapter 1: An Average Day in the Household

"OMG! I don't have much time to play around--I have sooooo much homework to do!" Ayame had said to no one in particular when she walked into her over-sized house. She had come home from school feeling like she had been over loaded with homework. There was only one month left before summer vacation, so many teachers in her school were assigning end-of-the-year projects. Since she was in advanced classes, she was used to getting more homework, but it never compared to the end of the year. The end of the year was hectic for everyone at school.

Ayame ran up the stairs to her bedroom, threw her school things on her bed, and went to find her father. She found him in his office, which was the first place she checked. As soon as she walked in, she plopped herself on one of the chairs. After Sakyo saw his daughter sit down, he put everything he was doing aside and gave her his full attention.

"What's your problem?"

"There's one more month left of school, so that means more homework and end-of-the-year projects. I feel so wiped out already--I just want this year to be over so I can have a break for a couple months!" Ayame was clearly ready for summer, and it showed in the tone she used when she spoke.

"Well, what homework or projects do you have assigned so far?"

"So far, I have the daily homework I usually get anyway. And, the first, and hopefully the only project everyone in class has been assigned was an essay. I have to write about a possible career I may want later in life. It's due in three weeks."

"Do you know what career that may be?"

"No, but I'm not going to say that I'm the heiress of a former Black Black Club member's $100 trillion fortune." Ayame let out a small chuckle at the end of her sentence. Sakyo knew that she said that only to be silly.

Suddenly, and idea popped in Ayame's head. "I think I just thought of what I want to write about. Well, I'm gonna go start my homework." She started to get out of her seat, when Sakyo interrupted. "What do you want to do in the future?"

She sat back down and said, "I think I want to be a teacher. I actually thought about this a couple years ago. I'm fond of children, and being a teacher would be a great experience." Sakyo looked at Ayame with the 'you can't be serious' look. "You don't like my idea, dad?"

"Well, I'll admit I was a little surprised at what you just said. But, if you think you want to be a teacher when you're done with college, I won't stop you."

"Thanks. Well, I really need to get started with my homework. I'll just be in my room." She got back out of her chair and gave her father a small kiss on the cheek and walked out the door and headed towards her bedroom.

After Ayame had left the room, Sakyo started thinking about the conversation he just had with his daughter. He was glad she chose a career path. Even if she happened to change her mind later on, she at least had an idea of what she wanted to do. He didn't want her to end up like him. Ayame knows all about her father's past...he talked about it with her a long time ago. He explained how many of the things he did involved danger, and that he almost died on several occasions. Ayame was devastated when she learned that her father used to kill animals when he was younger. She couldn't believe it when he told her, and he could clearly see that she was upset about it. He never really wanted to tell her these things, but he felt that she had to know about his past sometime. Both he and Ayame agreed that they would keep his past a secret from anyone who doesn't already know about it.

He loved his daughter very much. He never thought he would ever have a family of his own, even if it was just him and Ayame. He even said before that he didn't want to get married and have a family, but after Ayame came around, his mind instantly changed. His personality hadn't changed all that much since he was with the Black Black Club and Toguro. He promised himself long ago that he would protect his daughter from any danger, and that she would be his first priority.

After Ayame arrived at her bedroom, she let out a big sigh and took out all her school stuff from her bag. 'I don't feel like doing this. But, the sooner I start, the sooner I finish.' But before starting any of her work, Ayame pulled out a small flyer she picked up at school. It was about an exchange student program where she would get to travel to a different country and stay with a host family for a couple weeks during the summer. She really wanted to do this, but she had to ask Sakyo first. Lying on her bed and looking up at the ceiling, she uttered, "I hope he says 'yes.' Who am kidding? He's so protective of me that he'll probably say 'no' without giving it a second thought."

500 MILES AWAY

"Shina, I just got a call from the school saying you didn't show up for 6th period. This has to stop. If you skip school, you're not going to pass your classes. It's amazing how you never failed a class." This is what Shizuru had to go through once and awhile with her daughter. Actually, Shina had only cut class a few times, but never during basketball season. If she skipped during that time, she would get kicked off the team. She did manage to keep her grades up, though.

"I'm sorry mom. I don't know why I cut class, but I know I shouldn't have. I won't do it again." She truly was sorry. She really didn't have a good explanation as to why she did what she did, but she knew her mom wasn't happy.

"I hope you're telling me the truth."

"I am." Shina put down her school things and went directly to fridge and pulled out a soda.

"You only have one month left of school--I want you to do the best you can in your classes. That's all I'm asking. I know this is only the fourth time you've skipped all year, it still doesn't make me happy. I just don't want you to make it a habit. Now, if I get another call from the school, I'll take your cell phone away until further notice."

"Okay, I promise I won't skip class again. I really am sorry."

"Good." Shizuru loved her daughter very much, and she wanted her to be successful in life. "I'll be back in awhile. I need to go to the store and get some groceries for dinner. Do you need anything?"

"No, I think I'm fine." They said 'bye' to each other and Shizuru walked out the door to her car. After she was gone, Shina picked up her school bag and pulled out her homework and sat at the table in the kitchen. Before starting her math homework, she started looking at a flyer she got at school. The flyer was explaining things about an exchange student program in the summer. She thought it would be something fun to do, but she had to get her mother's permission first. 'She's already unhappy with me for cutting classes, I doubt she'll let me go.' Shina just set the flyer aside and started her homework.

A/N: Well? How'd it go? Do you see a plot coming up? Again, if you're confused about something, just tell me in your reviews. Also, if you have any questions, feel free to ask, and I'll be sure to answer them in the next chapter. I know this chapter wasn't much, but I thought I should show what these girls are like on an average day. It took me awhile to write the first part because I thought it was weird writing about Sakyo having a daughter. I know Sakyo was very OOC in this chapter, and I'm sorry about that. Another thing I apologize for is Shizuru's part of the story was short. In this part of the story, Shizuru wasn't happy with Shina, and I didn't know what else to do at the moment. Don't forget to R&R!