A/N: Yes, yes, I know it's been AGES, and I apologize. I've been busy… but that's such a cliché excuse, even though it's true… / Again, my apologies. As possible compensation, I have posted not one, but TWO ridiculously short chapters… so do please try to enjoy. Reviews NECESSARY (just kidding, but they would be nice :) )!


3. Ransom

"Koenma-sama!" Yukina's voice rang out through the hallways of Spirit World. She politely shoved a few ogres out of her way and burst through the doors that led to Koenma's office. "Koenma!"

It was only about 18 hours ago that Koenma had received her note about a demon escaping from a human prison. He had had a few of his other assistants do research on the demon, but they were having a very hard time of it. The demon was obviously not your average petty criminal.

"Koenma-sama!" Yukina said breathlessly. "I've got news on the demon that escaped."

"Good," said Koenma, taking the letter that Yukina handed him. He tore it open and read over the dark ink print. He gasped, then re-read it again.

"What does it say? I didn't read it," asked Yukina.

"'To Koenma, My name is Kakugai, and I have a request to ask of you. I would like a member of your Spirit Detective Team, Kurama, to come to my fortress in northern Alaska by midnight tonight. If he does not arrive, I will make sure that you and Kurama are severely punished. Kakugai'," Koenma read aloud.

"My… this is awful sudden," Yukina noted.

"Yes, it is…"

"I wonder why they want Kurama…?"

"Not for a tea party, I'm sure," Koenma replied dryly. "It's obviously some kind of trap."

"We should notify Kurama."

"At once," agreed Koenma. "But this letter seems a little suspicious. We should gather the rest of the team."

"Of course."

"Let's go, Yukina."


NEXT TIME – ARRIVAL!


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