Razor-bladed Rose Petals
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Summary:
When Kurama is called on a mission with Touya and Saruin, a kitsune of the Shadowlands and a Makai Tantei, he relives his Yoko Kurama past in ways he always thought would be more painful.
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Prologue
He thought it was pointless. His trying to control Youko, make it so that he could converse with his "inner demon", and also go back and forth with his will.
Because you wanted to get rid of me completely, right? Make yourself human?
Be quiet, Youko. I'm being given a mission; I don't need you starting to bicker with me. I can still have you removed permanently, you know.
That made the Kitsune quiet down a bit. Kurama smiled as he made his way through the Reikai offices. As he came upon Koenma's large double doors, he saw Botan waiting for him.
The petite pink-haired ferry master waved cheerily at the redhead.
"Hello there, Botan."
"Hello Kurama! How are you today?"
"Very well, Botan. Koenma is here, isn't he?"
"Yes, yes! He just wants you to wait a moment, while he deals with some other guests. How is your mother?"
"She's well. Currently on vacation with my stepfather in Italy."
Several minutes passed like this. Botan and Kurama chatted, but Botan always seemed to be hiding something, acting antsy.
He only figured it out as the doors to Koenma's office opened, and a young woman poked her head out. She appeared human, but Kurama could see her aura. It distinctly had two fox ears.
"Umm… Botan? Koenma wants to know if Youko has come yet."
Kurama stared, his mouth slightly agape.
It's her.
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A/N: In case you couldn't tell, the bolded AND italicized script means both Youko and Shuuichi are thinking this at the same time. Mmkay? If you like, review, if you don't... Review. D