I have this chapter out a little earlier than I said. Thankfully, my fourth period teacher let me go to the media center to type this up...so YAY! Well, here you go and this chapter is kind of a filler. The exciting stuff starts in the next chapter.

This chapter is dedicated to Nekodemongrl who has reviewed numerous times for my other, and this, stories.

Four months had passed since Riley stayed with the Oppressors. By order of Koenma, the Reikai Tantei were not allowed to pursue them. It could compromise his daughter's situation. There had been no word on her, nor any on the Oppressors. Reikai did as Riley said and performed a removal of the soul within Hiei. It was painful, but went alright. Soon after, it was released into Makai where it would find its new home. That would take a while which bought them time to train the Quinque. Yukina was hesitant about letting Kohaku build up his power which would, eventually, lead to the downfall of the Oppressors, as well as the Quinque. Everyone knew that the future held death.

Kuronue had been restored to a corporal body and stayed with Kurama, Hiei, Yukina, and Kohaku in Riley's home. Botan had been very busy ferrying souls out of Makai and Ningenkai. Her wedding with Kurama had to be put on hold. Koenma was up to his neck in paperwork, but managed to slide through it with the help of Liz and Richard. Damian and Dante were training with Yusuke, while Chai, in her off time, partnered with Sabuso to cover Takini's training. Him, Damian, and Dante were each half earth demon, but, luckily, were not eligible for an Oppressor soul or Quinque.

Not a day passed did one of them not think of how Riley was doing. She was all alone in the lair of the enemy. No one knows what they are entirely capable of, save for Hiei who had witnessed it first hand, though did not give details to his friends. All prayed that she was alright.

While training in a field just outside of Reikai castle, Jorge came running to the Tantei. A paper was held tight in his grasp as he hurried them to the office. He was slightly paler than normal. This alerted them and they hoped it was not serious, though they knew it their gut that is was. Koenma was, unusually, in his baby form. He only reverted to that now if he was stressed beyond help.

"We found her….at last." He told them, a look of relief coming to his face, as well as the others.

"Where is she, then?" Yusuke asked as he pulled himself out of his shocked state.

"At a base several miles away from the old one. It is farther north and we fear that she is hurt. It was luck that the trackers managed to track her down considering her Reiki is so low."

"Make us a portal then." Kazuma demanded.

"Now be patient. You can't go barging in there! We could compromise her safety. Do you honestly want her to die….for real?" yelled Koenma, jumping on to his desk and flailing about his arms.

Kurama placed a hand on the shoulders of Yusuke and Kazuma and had them sit down. Hiei remained leaning against the wall, while Damian, Dante, Takini, and Richard planted their selves on the floor. The kitsune also sat in a chair, placing his hands in his lap and looking up at Koenma. The king made to start but was interrupted when the door opened, revealing Liz, Touya, Jin, and Chai, who was holding hands with said Wind Master. Sabuso, Jambuea, and Mitarai came walking in, apparently having a conversation on fighting styles.

"Now that almost everyone is here, I can begin. Riley is indeed being held against her will in one of the Oppressor bases. We will plan out a way to retrieve her from their hold, but we don't know how long it will take. Now before you start yelling," he threw up his hands as Yusuke got up with a fist raised. "I have an idea."

"Which would be what, exactly?" Hiei asked, meeting the king's eyes.

"Ambush."

"You say that like its nothing." exclaimed Damian.

"Well, the Oppressors are out looking for their Fire. That means that lesser demons are watching over her, maybe and A class or two. This shouldn't be a problem for all of you."

Gazing at each other, they though it all over and nodded at him. With a smile, Koenma shoed them out of his office, save for Hiei.

"I want you to personally obtain my daughter, Hiei. I'll admit, you have let me down, but consider this a….free pass."

"For…?" the Kajihenge inquired.

"Jail. I could send you there for not keeping a close eye on Riley or for letting her do what she did, but I know she would be furious with me."

"I know what she is furious at you for."

"Hm?"

"Sending her only grandfather to jail for what he did. She mentioned it once."

"I'll see what I can do. Now, go get ready."

Hiei nodded to the king and flitted from view. With a sigh, Koenma sat down in his chair and quickly reverted back to his teen-like form. Shuffling through the papers on his desk, he located his father's file and began to skim through it, trying to find a way to drop the charges.

Tear me apart

From the outside in

Scar my skin

Break my heart

Shatter my mind

You're pathetic

Tell me I'm useless

Tell me I'm nothing

Tell me long enough

I might start believin'

Believe the lies you tell me

Take the abuse you show me

Mark me here

Scar me there

Knife to the skin

Blood across the surface

Broken glass and black cats

Make me superstitious

Rain fall down

Wash away the blood

Take away the pain

Heal the broken skin

No matter how well it is fixed

The pain onto me again

Another day

Riley's eyes fluttered open. Her pounding heart sounded in her ears as she sat up on the bed. It was soft. Her eyes widened as she looked down at herself. Dried, caking blood clung to her body and a scream caught in her throat. Putting a hand to her face, she took note that she could see and was not wearing the glasses. Someone had cured her. Tightening the blanket around her fragile, bare body, she looked around the room she was in. It was made for a king.

Velvet curtains were thrown open to see a marble balcony overlooking a vast snowscape, yet none of the cool weather billowed into the room. Paintings of all types lined the wall to the right of the three identical windows and a desk, bookcase and door to the left. Riley took note of the bed she was in. Silk sheets with a thick, cotton-filled wool comforter covered the bed. It was king sized, large enough for two comfortably.

With a shudder, she jumped out of it despite the lack of clothing. Gazing around the room, she saw the door and walked over to it. Opening it, she saw a bathroom and wardrobe. Just as she made to enter, the main door was thrown open a shape filled the frame. Horror flashed in Riley's eyes. The shape leapt at her and, before she knew it, she was thrown onto the bed. Hands roamed across her naked body, causing her to get sick to her stomach.

'Not again, not again…' she whispered in her head.

She felt a prick on her arm and looked down to see a needle puncturing it. Dizziness took her and she gazed up into his silver eyes. They matched his wicked grin.

Kurama lashed out with his Rose Whip, effectively killing the demon that got in his way. He chanced a quick glance at his friends. The Quinque, all four, were taking out the only A-class demon that they had encountered. Hiei was slicing through his last opponent, while Yusuke and Kazuma tag-teamed on their last two. All in all, almost 50 dead bodies decorated the field just outside of the new Oppressor base. Reaching out with his Jagan eye, Hiei felt around for them. None were inside the castle and he could feel a faint, fading Reiki and the North Wing.

With a look at Kurama, the Kajihenge ran full speed to the energy he felt. The door was locked tight when he got there, but that couldn't stop him. Kicking it hard, it flew right off of the hinges. A lump was on the bed, the body of a naked woman with her back to him. He felt his stomach sink slightly as he saw all the marks on her form. It was like Riley's torture all over again, but he hoped it wasn't her. With ease, he was at her side, a hand on her cold shoulder. He supported her head as he rolled her onto her side. He couldn't stop the gasp from coming out of his mouth. Riley's face had blood dried up on it.

Laying her on her back, he checked her whole body, not caring that she wore no clothes. More cuts ran across her skin, bruises as well. Caking blood stuck to her and, when he looked at her legs, other…things….were caking, too. His eyes widened. Riley had been raped, again. Shaking her shoulders lightly, he tried to wake her up. Nothing happened, not the flicker of an eyelash or change in breathing. Calling to Kurama telepathically, he wrapped his cloak around her and picked her up, nestling her head against his shoulder. The kitsune came through the door not even 10 seconds later and the moment he saw Riley, he hurried Hiei outside where a portal waited for them.

Yusuke sat on the couch in Riley's living room. It was his turn to keep watch on her and her home. Kurama was at work, same with Kazuma and Keiko. The boys were with their mother's and Hiei was….somewhere. Riley was currently sleeping in her room. Koenma had his most powerful Magick Casters place wards on the house so as to protect his daughter. She has been unconscious for almost a week now. Yusuke flipped through the channels on the TV once again.

"Leave it on cartoons. Those are funny."

Yusuke spun around in his seat and saw Riley standing there with her American Care Bear blanket around her. A yawn escaped her mouth and she rubbed her eye. Yusuke looked at her admirably. Patting the seat next to him, he gestured for her to sit with him. She complied and made her self comfortable wrapped tight in her blanket. Leaning a head on Yusuke's shoulder, the two of them watched TV.

The front door opened shortly after 12:30 and Kurama walked in with take-out. Setting his keys on the table by the door, he looked into the living room to see Yusuke on the couch. He looked to be asleep because his head was tilted to the side. Smiling, Kurama went to the kitchen and set the box on the counter, taking paper plates out of the cabinet above. The back door opened and Hiei strolled into the kitchen.

"Hungry?" Kurama asked him.

"Hn."

The kitsune made his friend a plate and put it on the counter with a fork. Walking back to the kitchen, he noticed that Yusuke was waking up. The detective felt his watching and turned to face him. Placing a finger to his lips, he waved Kurama over. Confused, he went to the couch and drew in a gasp when he saw Riley curled up with her head resting on Yusuke's leg. She stirred and opened her eyes, gazing up at the two men.

"Hey." She whispered to them.

"Hey." Yusuke and Kurama replied in unison.

"Are you hungry?" Kurama got a nod from her. "Thirsty?" Another nod from her.

They walked to the kitchen where Hiei sat eating his food. The Kajihenge almost dropped his fork, but caught himself. Riley smiled at him and sat in the stool next to him. She planted a small kiss on his cheek and it caused him to blush. Kurama prepared her a plate of Japanese food and set it in front of her. With a smile, she started eating, casting a glance at the three men watching her. Pausing momentarily, she met her 'cousins' gaze.

"Who…saved me?" she stuttered.

"Hiei did."

"Oh…thank you."

"You can see onna."

"Yes, I was fixed." She assured him, smiling. "Thank you…for rescuing me."

She finished up her food before standing up and wrapping her blanket tighter around her. Walking behind Hiei, she nuzzled her forehead in-between his shoulder blades. No one noticed the slightly pink tint that came to both their faces. She kissed him lightly on the back of his neck before leaving the kitchen to shower and change. Hiei buried his head into his sleeve while Kurama and Yusuke looked at him with a knowing gaze.

"Best tell Koenma she's alright. Later guys." Yusuke said as he pulled his compact out of his pocket and walked to the living room.

Well...? Let me know what you all think. I have exams this week and will not be able to update till Friday. Watch for chapter 14!

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