Sry this one took so long but I have been working on my new fanfic. Plez check it out. Go to my profile and find the story Every Rose Has Its Thorn. It doesn't have Kuronue in it, but u still might like it.
Chapter 9: Showtime
They followed Kurenai into another room. Inside was a much cleaner bar, a stage, a huge dance floor, and tables and chairs. The people in here were different, too. Punks, goths, and other similar groups hung out. Kurenai once again headed to the bar. This time she went behind it using the opening. "Want anything?" she asked when they sat down. One by one they answered. "Soda." "Soda." "Soda." "Beer." Four sets of eyes darted to Yusuke. The komori smirked. "Four sodas it is." "Hey, no adult is stopping me from drinking."
"But she is. Make it five." Kurenai gave the guy with the pacifier a weird look. She shrugged it off and went to work. "Koenma, what are you doing here?" asked Botan surprised. "I'm here for a break, and bad news." he sighed. "What is it?" "The strange power has not disappeared." They all looked at the one who just put the drinks down. "Don't look at me. I don't use any of my demon energy when in my human form." Kurama looked confused. "Then what can it be?"
A waitress came up to the counter directing Kurenai. "Could you get the man in the corner before you go on, Rei? My boyfriend just got here." "No prob." The woman walked away with a smile on. "So, who exactly are you guys?" The komori was very curious about their knowledge of demons and how they obtained it. "I know about Kurama, and Hiei is a fire apparition. But the rest of you aren't normal humans."
Koenma almost choked on his drink. After coughing a few times he asked, "You don't know?" She shook her head. "We never got around to telling her." Kurama said. The teenage Koenma sighed. "I am Lord Koenma. My father is King Enma, Ruler of the Spirit World. Yusuke is the spirit detective of earth. Kuwabara, Kurama, and Hiei join him in fighting demons." Kurenai had picked up the paper the waitress left behind and was preparing the order. "And Botan would be?" "The guide to the spirit world." the girl finished.
"I've heard of the spirit detective team. And of course stories float around about King Enma and his son. I never would've guessed that guys like you beat Team Toguro in the Dark Tournament." The bat youkai refilled Kuwabara's cup then put the bloody Mary she made on a tray. "There's an empty table closer to the stage if ya'll want a better view. The show will be starting in fifteen." she told them before walking off to a table not far from the one she pointed out. "Let's move closer." Yusuke said while getting up. They moved from the bar, taking their drinks with them.
Kurenai stopped when she reached the table. "Here's your bloody..." She froze when the man looked up at her. Her face showed nervousness and fear, but only for a moment before she became emotionless. "Why the hell are you here?" The man's lips creeped into an evil grin that sent shivers down her spine. His hair was an unusual dark blue that strayed to his broad shoulders. Like most of the people there he was dressed from head to toe in black. His trenchcoat hid the hilt of a sword and a silver chain hung from his neck.
"You know very well why I'm here. Rumaru is tired of you running away from him and killing all of his servants." His deep voice could make any girl melt, including her. Some of the sluts at the next table were giggling and trying to flirt with him. He smiled which only made it worse. Kurenai felt like she was going to throw up. "Why is he after me, Shinya?" She glared daggers at the man. "I can't say." Shinya replied. "All he told me was to bring you to him. But," He stood up. The girl now had to look up at him. "That can wait."
Shinya took her hand in his. Kurenai tried to pry his hand off, but it was no use. "Let go of me." she hissed. "Or what?" "Rei! Come on. We've gotta get ready." Iwasaki yelled from across the dance floor. Shinya's sea blue eyes looked into hers. "We'll finish this later." he smirked. Kurenai pulled her hand away and quickly walked away when he sat down. She came up to Iwasaki and helped him carry the guitars to the stage. "Everything alright?" he asked. She glanced back at Shinya, then to her friend. "Yeah."
Ten minutes later the floor was full of people dancing to the music. Yusuke and the rest were having a good time it seemed. They watched the band play with a sign behind them. It had a red heart with black liquid spilling over it from where a dagger stuck out. The words across the topread BLACK HEARTS. Kurama noticed that Kurenai was distracted by something. He followed her gaze to a man in the back of the room. After five songs, the band took a break. Botan went with Kurenai to the restroom and the guys chatted with the musicians.
The fox went over to Sanzo. "Do you know who that man is?" He pointed the stranger out to him. "No, but Iwasaki said that Rei was talking to him earlier. Ask her when she and Botan get back." Sanzo pushed through the crowd to his destination leaving Kurama wondering. "Stop it." he said in his head. "Your growling is giving me a headache." "Then you go find out who that guy is." Yoko shot back.
Lucky for him, the girls came in sight and headed over to him. "What's wrong?" she asked. Kurama debated on whether or not to ask. But in the end Yoko won. "Who is that guy you were talking with earlier?" Kurenai was taken back. 'Damn it.' "Just some guy that's been here a few times." The fox could tell she wasn't telling him the truth. "Okay." he said. The band soon started playing again.
It was late when the show was over. Everyone had left for the night. "What! It's one in the morning! I'm so dead!" Kuwabara complained. "We need to go." Koenma stated. Botan opened up the portal and Koenma went through followed by herself. The spirit detective stretched and yawned. "That was fun. Now it's time for some sleep." The others agreed. "You guys go ahead. I need to finish up a few things." Kurenai pulled her hair up in a ponytail. "Are you sure?" Kurama asked worried. "Yeah, I'll see you tomorrow." She saw them out and returned to the stage. "Oh Kurenai, my sweet."
Sry this one was so short. I think the next one might be longer. Review!
