I walked down the hall. Three days. Three days to go to the Kyokai and hope they accepted me as the new Shujin. Shit, fuck and damn. I was brought out of my thoughts when I walked right into Jin. Crap.

Rubbing my head, I glanced up at the Wind Master as he stood. He pulled me to my feet. I winced slightly as I felt a light throb on the side of my head. No concussion, well, that was some good news. "Sorry about that." I tentatively rubbed the sore spot on my scalp.

"Don' worry 'bout it!" Jin cheerfully grinned, then sobered up a little when he saw how... well... I guess, agitated I was. "Wha's up? Ye look like ya swallowed a-" I looked at him blankly as he named... Whatever that was. I had no idea of how he managed to pronounce that, so I won't even bother trying to spell it. Seeing my confused look, he clarified. "A plant." He grimaced. "It's extremely sour."

I nodded. "Which explains why you dislike it."

He smirked and lifted his hands so they were behind his head. "Well, wha' can I tell ya, I'm ah sweet guy a' heart!" He grinned. I blinked once, then it dawned on me.

"That was a really poor joke, Jin."

He shrugged. "I know. But it was worth ah try, seein' 'ow serious ya are." He looked me straight in the eye. "But seriously, wha's up?"

I sighed. "Put it this way, I'm heir to a third of Demon World." His face paled slightly as he sighed.

"Ah thought so. From th' way ya were beatin' the bastard traitor o' yours, when ya were all white-haired an' 'ad freaky golden eyes, I though' you migh' be a Battle Demon." He then grinned. "C'mon, Chu's dyin' for his fight."

I nodded, but I knew I looked less than enthusiastic.

He glanced at me, suddenly somber. "An' if ya need me for anythin', an' I mean anythin', I'm 'ere for ya." The silent, "an' not jus' 'cause yer mah sister" was clear from the timbre of his voice.

I smiled slightly, though somewhat sadly. "Thank you... Jin."

He grinned. "Don' mention it."

At the Arena

I glanced around and saw Tjiyan. "You're still here...?" I asked him, somewhat surprised.

He pouted. "Come now, Yusuke! From the way you greeted me one would think you didn't want me here!"

I raised an eyebrow. "Then their impression was correct." I teased back.

He glared at me and stalked off, muttering about 'ungrateful bitches' and 'stupid humans' under his breath. Though he gave me a wink showing he knew I was kidding.

He glanced up at the sky. "I should probably get going." He glanced at me and smiled. "Thanks for the help earlier though." He gave me a wave as he turned and ran off towards the palace gate.

Chu stepped forward. "Ready for your match, then?" I asked, shedding my over shirt.

He just grinned. Touya, Rinku, and Jin wisely left the arena perimeter.

Touya called out before we could begin, "No using any Spirit or Demon Energy! We don't want anyone killed!"

I just smirked.

Chu had no idea of what kind of situation he had just put himself into.

Before he could even move, I kicked him in the stomach. Using an axe kick, I knocked him to the ground. Quickly getting my arms around his neck in a sleeper hold, I grinned. "Surrender?"

He reluctantly nodded and I let him up.

I sheepishly rubbed the back of my head as I helped him up. "I'm sorry...?" I watched him cautiously; unsure of how he would react.

He just burst out laughing. "You're going to help shape me up! You beat the shit outta me!"

I relaxed and grinned. "Sure." I glanced at the sun. I maybe had an hour before sunset. I needed to get to the Kyokai... And get the business there settled.

Jin faced me; his head slightly angled to one side as his eyes caught mine. I felt myself freeze up. His eyes... They were so blue... Just like a clear sunny day... Full of laughter and mischief... Yet... They seemed so sad... So... Alone.

I yawned, forcing myself out of my reverie. "I'm goin' to hit the hay. See ya in the morning." The others nodded and I walked off to my rooms, after getting directions from a servant. I was asleep as soon as my head hit the pillow.

The next morning I woke up just as the sun was rising. Quickly cleaning up, I went to the kitchen for some breakfast. Grabbing a roll on my way out, I went out to explore the town, and this time, I didn't get in any brawls.

When I got back, I quickly informed Raizen I was off to the Human World to clear a few things up and as I headed towards the portal, I ran into the others, literally.

"Where are you going in such a hurry?" Touya asked, as Jin helped me up as I apologized profusely.

"There are some things I need to do at home." I answered, glancing at them. "Want to come with?"

Jin grinned. "Why not?"

That Afternoon

I grinned as I entered the intense atmosphere of the dance club, Bloodied Blade. The one place in Japan where you can guarantee there are hitokiri, if you know how to look, seeing as it is our base of sorts. The real Kyokai is beneath it, but the club is the main entrance.

Not the least bit disoriented as the strobe lights and bass-heavy music pounded from the dark corners of the shadowed ceiling, I sat down at the bar, Chu, Rinku, Touya and Jin following. I leaned against the bar, watching the writhing mass that was the dancers as I ordered a shot. I then glanced at my companions. I had secured human world clothes for them without difficulty.

Rinku, being a kid, stayed in the same clothing. Chu just replaced his vest with a black muscle shirt. Touya looked hot, in a cool, sophisticated way, wearing a light blue tank top, darker blue jeans, and white tennis shoes. Jin had hid his horn under a baseball hat, and was wearing a loose button-up shirt over a white under shirt and baggy jeans (with holes in the knees) that hung over his brown boots. He looked cute; no he looked h- Aw hell. I did NOT just check out my brother. Shit.

"Yurei'ha?"

I glanced up. Time for business. I raised an eyebrow when I saw the person addressing me. "Hayabusa?"

He gave a curt nod and sat. "How've you been?"

I rolled my eyes. "You should know. You were following me at the Dark Tournament."

"Guilty as charged." He grinned and ordered a drink. "So... What are you going to do with the Kyokai?"

"Don't know. That's why I'm here." I downed my vodka straight and Hayabusa quickly finished his beer. I glanced at Jin and Touya, Chu was already starting to get smashed and Rinku was sweat dropping. "I'll... See you guys in a bit." I grinned and followed Hayabusa.

I paused before I completely left the bar area. I glanced at the bartender, Zane. "Make sure they don't get into trouble." Zane nodded, though looking rather doubtful.

That Night

Stumbling back to the club, I let out a sigh of relief. I had managed to keep all the hitokiri from breaking away, and balanced the power so everyone was happy, NOT a small feat. Grinning, I decided to celebrate a little and headed back to the bar.

When I came back, Jin looked up at grinned as I took a seat. Ordering a pina colada, I leaned back and waited for my drink. Touya glanced at Chu and shook his head. Said drunkie was well on his way for one helluva of a hang over in the morning. Rinku plopped down on my other side. I fondly ruffled his hair; his hat had been left at Genkai's.

"So, what did I miss?" I asked, looking at Touya expectantly.

The Ice Master's eyes darkened. "A girl tried to hit on Rinku." I raised an eyebrow. That would probably of been Xana, she had always liked kids, seeing as how she is practically one herself. "Jin nearly got in a fight. Some guy tried to pick me up, mistaking me for a girl, apparently." I smirked. It's amazing what drunks will do. "And Chu has been in at least five drinking competitions. He won them all."

I smirked. "Sounds interesting enough." I stretched slightly, letting the tension that I had when I was "discussing the future of the Kyokai" roll off.

"Hey, cutie, want me to buy ya a drink?" I glanced up as a guy walked over, swaying slightly.

I shook my head and took a sip of my pina colada. "No thanks."

"C'mon! One drink!"

Jin's POV

I gritted mah teeth wi' annoyance. Who did tha' bastard think he wa'! Pickin' up on Yusuke like tha'! Before 'e could do, or say, anythin' else, I looked a' Yusuke.

An' before I could change mah mind, I grabbed 'er hand an' gently pulled 'er ou' onta th' dance floor.

Sh' raised an eyebrow, but didn't object, which I took as ah good sign. I took ah deep breath an' somewhat hesitantly rested mah hands on 'er hips. I knew, I know, we are siblings... But... I wanted this one dance. Pullin' 'er closer, I moved in time wi' th' music.

Glossary

Kyokai: Guild

Shujin: Leader of the Kyokai

Hitokiri: assassin

Yurei'ha: Ghost Blade

Hayabusa: Falcon

Book two is done! Woo hoo! lol. Sorry it took so long. I'm a fifth of the way done through three, and I will hopefully update by the end of next week!