Another chapter. I won't have another one posted till, probably, Friday because I have a lot of homework and projects that are due this week.

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A large castle sat atop a hill in the Highlands of Aberdeen, Scotland. The Reikai Tantei made their way to the castle, all 4 boys wearing rather dashing suits and masks to hide their faces. Their hair was different colors and styles, as were their eyes. Yusuke now had chestnut hair, no longer slicked back but actually down, and hazel contacts. Kuwabara's hair was black and spiked and his eyes were bright green. Kurama's normally long red hair was now lower shoulder-blade length and black, much to his distaste and his emerald eyes were now gold (no he is not Youko right now). Hiei was the hardest to try and change. Inazuma had to strap him to a chair and take away his katana. After much cursing, he wound up with deep blue hair, more blue then it is black, and deep blue eyes. A butler led them to the vast ball room within the castle. Many humans and demons filled the room, each wearing different outfits and costumes. They sat at one of the many tables and looked up at the stage. Hikono, the host of the party and Takanashi right-hand man, stood their. Inazuma had shown them a picture of him so they what he looked like. A woman stood next to him. She had pale blonde hair and deep crimsom eyes. Her tight-fitting, halter-style, crimson dress fell to the floor and trailed slightly behind her. A mask covered the right side of her face and a crimson rhinestone butterfly decorated her left cheek. Vast butterfly wings clung to her back. She was leaning on Hikono's arm. They exchanged a few words and he left the stage, leaving her alone there. A strum of a harp was heard and the band began playing a low melody. The mysterious woman swaded slightly and started to sing. (This is the song "Taiyou ga Mata Kagayaku Toki" from Yu Yu Hakusho...kinda fits. Check out for the translation)

tegami ga todoitara

fuu wo kirazu ni

sotto shimatte oite

toki ga tateba

boku no ima no kimochi

kitto wakaru hazu sa

saisho de saigo no onegai

yasashiku nareru hodo

tsuyoku mo nakute

hitamuki ni oroka ni

dakishimeatta ne

tasogare semaru koro

koko wo saru senaka ni

tooku no mado kara yuuki no

ya wo iru yo

sotto wa ame ga

mada yamazu ni

nurete'ru hitobito to machi ga

sore demo taiyou shinjite'ru

furui MERODI-

nijimu SHIRUETTO

yawa na ikizama ja totemo

e ni wa naranai ne

MA-KYURO nutta ato no

shimiru kanji

sonna natsukashisa ni

afureta hibi

demo furimukanaide

kimi ga kimeta michi wa

kimi shika shiranai yoake ni tsudzuite'ru

wasurenaide

wasurete kure

ima mo kimi e no omoi wa

arashi ga sakamaku yoru no umi

musebi naite

mure hanareta

samayou futari no shirube wa

"kibou" no futa-moji sa

aisuru hito ni wa itsumo terete ienai kedo

hontou wa daremo ga tsutaetai kokoro no koe yo

ima koso todoke

sotto wa ame ga

mada yamazu ni

nurete'ru hitobito to machi ga

sore demo taiyou shinjite'ru

furui MERODI-

nijimu SHIRUETTO

yawa na ikizama ja totemo

e ni wa naranai ne

wasurenaide

wasurete kure

ima mo kimi e no omoi wa

arashi ga sakamaku yoru no umi

musebi naite

mure hanareta

samayou futari no shirube wa

"kibou" no futa-moji sa

As the woman finished the last note everyone stood up and clapped, especially the men. Bowing, she walked off stage and made her way to the wine table, taking a glass to wet her dry throat. Another woman, this one with light blue hair and purple eyes, walked up to her and the two shared a hug. The first woman looked up and met the eyes of Hiei. She signaled for the other woman to follow her and they made their way over to the them.

"Konichiwa, Reikai Tantei." she said, bowing respectfully.

"How do you know who we are?" questioned Yusuke.

"I am your contact here."

They recalled something that Inazuma told them before they left...

-Flashback-

"I will not be able to make it to the party. A contact will meet you ther. She goes by the name of Chimamire no Chocho (Bloodthirsty Butterfly). It is a strange name, yes, but you will understand when you meet her. She is also a spy for Reikai, but was once an assasin. It is highly recommened that you stay on her good side." Inazuma chuckled. "She has temper problems, but she is trustworthy. Just call her Chi. There will be another woman with her. Her name is Kori (Ice) and yes she is an ice demon, but also psychic. She is actually Touya's ex-girlfriend...but just don't let him know. Do you have that all?"

-Return to present time-

"Would you two happen to be Chi and Kori?" Kurama asked, bowing to the two woman.

"Yes, I am Chi." said the blonde-haired, crimson-eyed woman.

"And i'm Kori." said the other.

"It is a pleasure to meet you four. Inazuma had informed me that you were coming. I will show you..." she stepped closer to them so no one could here her. "Where the girls are. They are being held within the castle in a back room. I cannot tell you too much just incase we are heard."

She stepped away from them and looked over her shoulder to see Hikono enter a door off to the left of the back corner of the ball room. Facing Hiei, she placed a hand on his arm.

"May I speak with you, Hiei-sama?"

"Hn." he responded, but followed her out onto the dance floor.

He placed his arms on her hips and she laced her arms around his neck.

'The girls are in the back room which is through the door in the back corner and down the hall. It is the last door on the right.' she said to him telepathicly. 'Several guards are keeping watch on the door for Hikono fears an attack. It would be wise to leave in 5 minutes. Mind you, there is a spell back there. Time passes by very slowly. 10 minutes in the back of the castle is equal to almost 2 hours here. If you go soon, by the time you get back, the ball room will be empty and that is good for the only way out of the castle from the back room is through this room.'

'That is good to know. 5 minutes?'

'Yes...at least let us finish our dance so as not to arouse suspicion.'

'Hn.'

She rested her head on his shoulder and they moved to the soothing, soft music. The last note was played and they separted. Chi smiled at him and bowed, as did Hiei. He offered her his arm and they made their way back to the others who were sitting at a table. They stood up to greet them.

"It is best you if go now." she told them. "Hiei knows where to go, so follow him. Best of luck."

She bowed to them and gave Hiei a small kiss on the cheek, leaving a little of her lipstick.

"Thank you for the dance. I had a lot of fun...the most in a long while. Oyasuminasai."

Waving, her and Kori disappeared into the crowd. Kurama raised his eyebrows at Hiei. Shaking his head, Hiei led them to the door Chi told him about and they made their way in stealthly. Some guards were around but they killed them all quickly so as not to have spectators or witnesses. They finally reached the room that they knew the girls were in. Luckily, they had not run into Hikono. They had a few cuts, especially Kuwabara (A/N: I am not a Kuwabara hater. I actually think he is awesome so you will see him improve greatly throughout the story. I just believe he lacks the skills the others have therefore he is bound to get hurt more.) Kicking open the door, they found Botan, Keiko, Atsuko, Shizuru, and Shiori chained together and to the wall. The men hurried over to unhook them.

"Where is Yukina?" Kuwabara asked, looking around.

"Hikono came and took her not even 15 minutes ago." Botan exclaimed, rubbing her core wrists.

"We have to get her." yelled Keiko, clinging to Yusuke.

Kurama picked up his unconscious mother and hurried out of the room quickly, his speed not matching Hiei as the kajihenge rushed passed him and into the ball room. It was empty now save for Hikono clutching Yukina by the arm who sat on her knees on the floor.

"Ahh...the Reikai Tantei. How wonderful it is meet you. I believe this beautiful Koormie is with you."

"Let her go Hikono." Yusuke yelled, stepping forward, next to a very pissed off Hiei.

"Not so fast." He looked behind them and signalled for someone to step forward. The person did and they saw that it was Chi. A smirk was on her face.

"Take care of them." Hikono told her.

The others were shocked. Footfalls were heard to their left and they saw Kori running towards them. She stopped beside them. Chi stepped towards them and placed her arm in the air. With a flick of her wrist, a naginata (a 4' long pole with a 1' blade at one or both tips...both in this case.) appeared in her hand. She twirled it in front of her and smirked larger, almost crazily. Spinning it over her head, she took a step back. A grunt echoed in the room. Hikono had the naginata blade embedded in his head. His eyes rolled into the back of his head and he went limp, letting go of Yukina. Chi kicked his dead body off of her weapon and made it disappear. Offering her hand to Yukina, she helped the Koormie up. Yukina was slightly dizzy and tottered a little, leaning on Chi.

"Come on Yukina. Do not look at the body. We do not want you getting sick."

Keeping a firm arm around the Koormie's waist, she made her way over to the others. She passed Yukina over to Hiei and walked over to the side with Kori.

"You are welcome, everyone. Perhaps we will see each other soon." she said as Kori took her hand. "Farewell."

They disappeared from view. A portal appeared beside them and they made their way through. They were met by Inazuma.

"It is good to see all of you back in one piece. Chi watched over you all. That is good. Let us take them to a room to rest. All of look tired as well. Come along."


I hope you all liked the chapter!

-UtsukushiiCho