Well I finally posted the next chapter. Sorry I took so long but I've been going crazy with school and I just took the SAT yesterday so I haven't had much time. I tried the best I could with this chapter but it was hard since I needed to explain what their whole mission was. I'm hoping to build upon Hiei and Kurama's relationship in the next chapter so look out for that. Oh and as usual please review so I know that people are still interested in my story.


Secrets?

Hiei and Kurama walked the few blocks to Yusuke's house in awkward silence. Kurama's mind was filled with thoughts of why Hiei had been acting so strange. He desperately wanted to ask him questions, but decided it would have to wait until after they had gotten their assignment. They walked up to Yusuke's front door and instantly heard Kuwabara's distinct voice. It was obvious that some sort of argument was going on. Kurama sighed and rang the doorbell. The arguing voices stopped and footsteps could be heard making their way to the door. The door creaked open and there stood Yusuke looking out of breath.

"Hey guys. Come on in. Kuwabara and I are just waiting for Koenma to get here."

As Yusuke led his teammates into his house they noticed the floor was littered with empty beer bottles and other trash. Hiei wondered how he could live like this. If it was him he would have left long ago. Kuwabara greeted them as they walked into the living room.

"Yo guys. What's up?" Kurama decided to ask the obvious question.

"I heard some arguing. Is everything alright"

Yusuke and Kuwabara briefly looked at each other, and Kurama noticed Yusuke discretely shook his head at Kuwabara as if to say"Don't answer that"As curious as he was, Kurama, not being one to pry changed the subject.

"So, has anyone heard anything from Koenma"

"Nope. Not a damn thing." Yusuke said looking angry.

Kurama sighed looking at his watch.

"Shouldn't he be here by now"

"He's probably making us wait on purpose. You know, like trying to build up our anticipation so we'll go along with this no matter how crazy it is. Jeez, he's almost as dumb as you Kuwabara"

"Hey man shut up!" His voice was growing loud, a sign he was pissed off.

"I'd like to see you make me." Yusuke shot back.

With that last sentence Kuwabara lunged at Yusuke. Both boys hit the floor with a thud. They scrambled around on the floor each trying to get a good punch on the other. Hiei and Kurama just stood there and watched the show.

"This is ridiculous. I'm surrounded by idiots"

Kurama nodded his sight never wavering from his two friends. The scuffle was broken up only after the doorbell rang. Yusuke jumped up. He had a small cut above his left eye that was dripping blood down into it. With one swift motion he wiped the blood away.

"Finally"

He bounded over to the front door. Hiei heard the muffled sound of Yusuke and Koenma's voices. The sound of bottles being kicked out of the way was a clear indication that they were headed towards them.

"I don't know Yusuke, I haven't really noticed it--" Koenma was cut off when he realized that the gang was standing in front of him. "Uh yeah…well everyone is here so I guess I should start." Koenma said uncomfortably while he stared at the floor.

"Yeah hurry up! We've been waiting forever." Kuwabara yelled growing impatient.

"Ok then…where should I begin? Hm I assume you've all heard about the recent chain of kidnappings around here lately"

"Yes of course. The news has been following it all week." Kurama stated calmly.

"Hmph. I'm not surprised. Human world has a way of interfering in these matters. They're going to give me an ulcer one day because now I have to work twice as hard to cover this up"

The four boys stared in awe at Koenma as he ranted on some more about human world and continued to get more and more off topic.

" Yo Koenma can we just get on with the mission?" Yusuke said growing exasperated.

"Oh sorry. Anyway a man named Masato is behind all of this. Apparently, he is able to use telepathy to tap into people's minds and get them to do whatever he wants."

"So all we have to do is find this guy and"

"I'm afraid it won't be so easy Yusuke. The place in demon world where he's living is heavily guarded with various psychological traps, so getting to him will be difficult."

"Yeah well we can handle it." Yusuke said becoming overly confident. "I hope so." Koenma mumbled to himself barely audible.

"So when do we leave?" Kuwabara asked. "As soon as possible. Tomorrow morning should be good"

"Ok then. Is there anything else we should now?" Kurama asked still letting everything sink in. "No. I think that covers it. I should get back to Spirit world now to make sure everything is set for tomorrow."

While Yusuke saw him out Kurama suggested that they all go home to prepare for the task ahead. They said goodbye to Yusuke and left.

"Hiei, um…are you going to come home with me or"

"No." Hiei snapped cutting him off.

Kurama was taken aback by this. He didn't expect Hiei to get so defensive. What was up with him lately? He was concerned about him so he decided to ask him if everything was alright. He looked to his left and realized that Hiei was gone.

"Where did he go?" Kurama asked no one in particular. It wasn't unusual for Hiei to go off on his own so Kurama continued home and figured that his question would have to wait until tomorrow.