YYF14: Sorry it took so long to get out, but I've had MAJOR writer's block. And I've been busy 'cause it's the holidays.Oh, and somethingI noticed, re-reading the story,I had two Fridays. So, the school year started on a Tuesday, and now it is Saturday morning, or itwill be when itsays it ismorning. I know it doesn't sound like a big deal, but it will have an impactin alater chapter.

So, without further random talking, here is chapter fifteen!

Yusuke-clone: Happy reading!

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Harry went back to bed, and Koenma told Yusuke the details of the dream. Yusuke got upset. Koenma had been hurt and frightened, and those were two things sure to tick Yusuke off.

Koenma had assured him that he was fine, but Yusuke still was upset that somebody could hurt Koenma, and he couldn't do anything about it.

He went back to bed, and tried to forget about what had happened. After all, it was the weekend now, and they had two days off from classes to do whatever they wanted.

Yusuke wanted to train, but he knew he had other things to do. Professor Black had said that they had to discuss their summer with Dumbledore, and he was sure the Weasly twins would want them to practice flying again. Yusuke sighed. Even on the weekend, they would be hard at work. He sighed again and closed his eyes, soon falling asleep.

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Yusuke woke that morning because of the sun. He had been facing the window, as he had wanted to wake early. He wanted to train in the forest, whether it was forbidden or not. He would not practice his Spirit Gun in plain sight, especially not with that Malfoy kid running around.

He quickly and quietly exited the castle, made his way across the grounds, and entered the forest, going just enough in that no one would be able to see him from the castle.

Yusuke then concentrated on his Spirit Gun, a bright blue light appearing around his index finger. The blast shot from his finger skyward, lighting up the sky for a brief second.

Yusuke smiled in satisfaction. If he still had enough power to do that, they were fine.

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Koenma woke, sensing Yusuke's ki. He smiled, just catching the sky turning bright blue, before turning back to a dull purple hue. He decided to go say hi to Yusuke. After all, he was awake.

He disappeared, then reappeared behind Yusuke.

"Hi Yusuke."

Yusuke jumped.

"Koenma! Don't do that!"

Koenma chuckled. "You should have been paying attention. Me popping up behind you shouldn't surprise you anymore."

Yusuke rolled his eyes. "Whatever."

"But seriously, Yusuke. Isn't the forest forbidden? Didn't Harry say that?"

"Why would it be forbidden? Do you see any monsters crawling around?"

Faint footsteps were heard.

"No, Yusuke, but I can hear something."

Yusuke looked around, trying to find the source of the footsteps, which seemed to be getting closer.

"Where is it? What is it?" Yusuke muttered. He raised his hands into Spirit Gun position, starting to concentrate his aura around it, a blue light appearing

"Put that down, human."

Yusuke whirled around, and saw a centaur standing on the edge of the clearing. The light disappeared, and he lowered his hands, but kept them in Spirit Gun position.

"Relax, human. I will not hurt you. My name is Firenze. I am one of the many centaurs in this forest." (A:N: you guys remember Firenze, right? The nice centaur from HP book 1!)

Yusuke eyed him warily. "A lotta people have said that they won't hurt me, and it ends up to be a lie. So give me some proof."

"Do you see any weapons on me? No. Do you see any other creatures with me? No. I'm not sure what else you could ask me to do to prove I have no intention of harming you."

"Yusuke, I think it's okay," Koenma said softly. "I trust him."

Firenze looked towards Koenma.

"Ah. I did not realize there were two humans here. Wait one moment… you do not seem to be human, either of you."

Yusuke sighed. "Long story. But, to make it short, I'm half-demon, and he's just not human, period."

"Could you please elaborate?"

"I knew you were going to say that… okay, I have an ancestor who was a demon. You know what a demon is?"

Firenze nodded. "I have an idea."

"Yeah, well, I guess I inherited my demon blood, so I'm half human, half demon. I don't act much different than I used to, so I don't think it's a big deal. As for my friend here, he comes from the Spirit World. Do you know what that is?"

Firenze seemed to freeze for a moment.

"From the Spirit World?" he repeated.

Yusuke nodded.

"Interesting… centaurs talk of the Spirit World much here. It is an honor to actually meet a being from there."

Koenma held out a hand.

"It's an honor to meet a centaur," he replied.

Firenze walked closer, and shook Koenma's hand.

"I am glad you feel that way. May I ask your name?"

"Koenma."

Firenze slowly backed away. Koenma frowned.

"What's wrong?"

"The kappas in the lake talk of you. They say you are one of the gods of death in the Spirit World."

"How would they know that?" Yusuke asked.

"They are a Japanese creature. Of course they would know of Japanese myths." (A:N: Sorry for inturrupting again. I looked up the kappasin the HP book, Fantastic Creatures and Where to Find Them. Good book, that. Anyway, back to the story.)

Koenma nodded. "It makes sense, but what does that matter to anything?"

"If what the kappas say is true, then why do you come to Hogwarts? Why do you act so nonchalant about being so important?"

"First question, I was invited. I'm not sure why, but I got the letter, so did Yusuke, and so we came. Second question, I don't see it as a big deal. I mean, there's no sense letting a good chance like learning magic go by just because I am who I am. And besides," and here his face fell. "I'm sure it doesn't matter to my father, either."

Firenze inclined his head. "I see. Now, I am sure there is more to the story, but students shouldn't be out of bed this early, much less in the forest. There are dangerous creatures in here. Werewolves, acromantulas, and other hideous beasts. I will see you again, I am sure. Now go."

Yusuke nodded. "Okay. But we can take care of ourselves to an extent. We usually come here after classes to practice using our powers. If we don't practice, then we're not as strong as we could be."

"All right, but do be careful. I won't be able to see you every time you come here."

Yusuke shrugged, him and Koenma starting to leave.

"Nice meeting you, Firenze!"

"Nice meeting you, too," Firenze replied, then turned and galloped off into the forest.

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YYF14: Okay, hope you guys liked this chapter. Next chapter I will have moreSpirit World activity, and maybe a reason for why what happened in earlier stories happened. You know, Atsuko and Enma, their reasons. Whatever. Now--

Yusuke-clone:And Nekosune, she really likes your reviews, 'cause yougive her ideas, even though they are a bit mean to me and K-chan. So, if you can come up with an idea, please do!

YYF14: - -o Yusuke, please shut up. But what he said is true. I do like all the reviews I get, don't get me wrong, but it's a bonus if the reviewer suggests something. I ususally use the idea, too. But one thing: the reason for Enma and Atsuko to do what they did is set in stone in my mind, so if you're going to suggest something, don't do that.

Koenma-clone: She's not telling you to do it though.

YYF14: Quite right. Now, I'll shut up, and you can review if you want to, or not. You don't have to.