Hello readers, how have you been? Well, here is chapter two of 'To Hell And Back Again!' /clap/ Props to Nissi--since I forgot in the last chapter--for giving me the suggestion of making it so that if our enemy touches us we will die. I at first had it to be looks at us. So yay for Nissi/confetti falls/ Aw, I love my puppy.

Disclaimer: (c) Yoshihiro Togashi /gaah, i can't make the copyright sign/


Chapter Two

Kurama speeds down the speedway, running late to pick up his mother. But he isn't driving--Shizuru is. Yes, Kurama is forced to pick up his mother in Shizuru's car--though it is quite a cool car--while the Destinies and Co. make some changes on his own car. He shudders to think of the surprise they are planning for him, but he knows Hiei won't let them do anything too horrible. ...Or would he? Either way, all that matters now was he and his mother having a good week together, since he probably won't see her for the rest of the year. And it's only February!

Monday... The girls should be in school, as should Yusuke and Kuwabara. Tomorrow he'll have Keiko escort all of them to school whether they like it or not. If they continue like this they'll never pass 9th grade. Not that they really need to--they're all smart enough as is. But a little more knowledge never hurt anyone. He clears his mind of all things as Shizuru pulls right in front of the pick-up area, spotting his mother. Kurama laughs inwardly to himself as she sees the car that has come to retrieve her.

"Hello, Mother," Kurama throws open the door, stepping out.

"Shuichi! How have you been?"

"Just...fine...mother," Kurama gasps as he tries to lift her suitcase. Even with all his youkai strength, it's a bit heavy. What does she have in there, bowling balls? Nevertheless, he somehow manages to haul it up to the trunk of Shizuru's car, swearing that the front of the car went up a few inches as he set it down. He climbed back into the car with his mother, asking Shizuru to take the two home.

"Sure thing, kid," Shizuru revves up the car. "Here, you two can talk in privacy--I'll roll up the window."

Kurama watches amazed as a dark window rolls up, seperating he and his mother from Shizuru. He hears her voice call out, "My baby bro did it for me."

"Well mother," he smiles. "We have a lot of catching up to do."

With the Destinies

"I can't believe Kurama just left his window open!" Kuwabara exclaims as Hiei opens the front door for them to enter. "He's just asking to be robbed!"

"Sh! Kuwabara!" Olivia tugs his shirt. "You're going to get us caught!"

The Destinies push her inside, slamming the door quickly. Luckily, the neighbors aren't paying much attention today. They're too busy trying to keep warm in this desolate coldness. And it is very cold... Thus the Destinies, Yusuke, and Kuwabara entered the house after Hiei, ready to begin their devious plot. Actually...it's not that devious, and it's not a plot. It's an idea. One, most surprisingly, thought of by Yusuke. Well...it isn't this the most amazing thing, Yusuke thinking of it. It is just...considering his home life, he'd probably never have done it for his mother.

But just what is it that is causing the group to smile and laugh, still quietly trying not to get caught? Well, they are going to decorate Kurama's house. Fortunately--as stated before--the neighbors are unaware of their activities. Unfortunately, Kurama's house is a mess. Good God, the Destinies have never noticed just how much time he's been spending over at their house, taking care of their things, and leaving his own home to just gather dust. Nissi's eyes gleam with all the possiblitiles of what she can do with this house.

Yusuke, with a big grin on his face, sends out teams. "Olivia and Meagan, I want this place sparkling. I know you two can do it. This entire house must be shining by the time Kurama arrives home with his mother which is in exactly...four hours."

The two salute Yusuke and march off with buckets full of warm, soapy water in hand.

"Nissi, you and Vanessa cook the meal since I know you won't burn the house down."

The two giggle and move off. Thanks to a little probing from Olivia, the two know that Kurama had planned to make this meal himself but had--regretfully--run out of time. What a surprise it would be for him to enter his house and smell the smells wafting out to him! Of course, he might have to change some of his plans around but he's a smart fox. He can do it.

"And what will we do, Yusuke?" Kuwabara asks, curious.

"We, my friend, are going to decorate. Yes, you too Hiei."

And so they began, with only four hours, to start the "best week ever" of on the right foot...

oOo

"We're home mother. I'm sorry I couldn't...do...anything..."

Kurama trails off as he enters his house. He has been dreading having to tell his mother why the house is in complete shambles but does not have to do so now, thanks to this shocking revelation. The house is shining brightly--much different from the drab place it had been when he left. He gasps when he sees the item propped against his mothers place on the table. It's a picture of his mother, hand drawn and colored, in beautiful detail. His mother catches sight of it and absolutely gasps with surprise.

"Oh Kurama this is wonderful! When did you find the time to clean the house and paint this. And is this your signature? D.S. Hm...what does it stand for?"

Kurama, lost in the happiness that his friends would do this for him, pulls himself out of his stupor. "Err...Devoted Son. Welcome home mother."

"Thank you dear. And unless my senses are decieving me, I smell my favorite meal in the kitchen."

Kurama smells it too; the delicious smell that is chicken and a thick broth, fresh bread, and chocolate mousse for desert. He most definately owes the girls and the others for this. And some day he will repay them for their kindness. But that day is not today, as it shall be devoted to his mother. He gestures for her to take a seat, preparing to begin the best week ever.


Whew, I'm cutting it short but I'm updating two chapters because I made you guys wait. The next chapter is after the week is done. Use your imaginations: think of all the things your parents and you do together that you enjoy and then combine it with other readers thoughts and you have the perfect week! See you next chapter!

(1) Poof- A male homosexual; often a offensive term.