Chapter 2

Kaytari was speechless. She just found out that her mother was the goddess of fire, from a bird. She got up and sat on her bed. "Who the hell are you, and why should I believe you? You're just a bird that flew in my window, you probably don't even know my mother." Kaytari stood up and pointed her finger at the bird. "I'll give you two minutes to explain who you are and how you know my mother, before I roast you."

The bird flew up to Kaytari's eye level. "My name is Daichi, I've known your mother for over three hundred years. She entrusted all her secrets to me. The night she left she told me to watch over you from afar and keep you safe. She told me not to reveal anything to you before you proved yourself worthy enough to carry on her legacy. I know she gave you her ruby pendant, I also know that you don't know how to use it."

Kaytari lowered her finger and sat down on the bed. "Before she left she told me that I would have to carry on her legacy. Does that mean that she wants me to be the goddess of fire?"

Daichi flew over to the bedside table and looked up at Kaytari. "Yes. But before we get into that, there are some things I must tell you. Do you mind if I change forms?"

"Not at all."

Daichi flew to the middle of the room and in the blink of an eye he changed into a handsome young man. "This form is a little more easier to maintain than the other." He said with a wink.

Kaytari couldn't help but blush at the young man in front of her. It took her a while to take in his spiky red hair and pupil less black eyes. "You couldn't pick something less distracting?" She said while trying to contain her blush.

"Sorry about that, but this is my human form. As I was saying, there is a lot that I need to tell you." Daichi sat down beside Kaytari and turned toward her. "The pendant your mother gave you holds power that many demons would kill to get their hands on. You possess the power of the phoenix. When you are strong enough to wield this power, you will be almost invincible with enough power to destroy all three worlds."

"What would happen if someone else were to get their hands on it?" Kaytari said as she rubbed her fingers across the ruby.

"If the phoenix hasn't accepted you as it's master then, it might accept him or her as it's master. Then they can use the power to do whatever they want, and no one can stop them."

"How will I know when I'm strong enough to wield the phoenix's power.?"

Daichi gave Kaytari a small smile "Your mother told me that you'll feel it pulsing like a heartbeat. Then it'll all come to you and you'll know what to do."

Kaytari nodded. "So, is there anything else I need to know?"

"Yes, there's one more thing. Tomorrow, when you go to the park to train you'll be approached by four guys." Daichi said as he thought back to the conversation he overheard. "I'm not sure what their intentions are so be on your guard."

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The next day, at Kurama's apartment.

"Kurama, we went over this at least five times. Can we just go now?" Yusuke groaned.

"We could have left if the fool would stop with his questions." Hiei said glaring at Kuwabara.

Kuwabara crossed his arms over his chest. "I told you guys I have a code, and I will not hit a girl."

Kurama pinched the bridge of his nose in irritation. "You don't need to hit her. If she doesn't comply, then you may be needed to subdue her. If it comes down to it, you may even have to defend yourself from her. Do you think you can do that?"

Kuwabara was ready to protest when he noticed Kurama's eyes flickering between green and gold. "Eh...sure, of course." He said moving towards the door.

"Fox, I suggest you keep your patience if you want this mission to go smoothly." Hiei said smirking

Kurama closed his eyes and took a minute to calm down. "Agreed."

"Finally!" Yusuke yelled. "Now let's get this over with."

They left Kurama's house and made their way to the park. When they got there it was a little after one, since Yusuke and Kuwabara insist that the get something to eat. They were going to ask Hiei to use his Jagan to locate her but it wasn't necessary, because the minute they entered the park they felt a pulse of demon energy coming from the park. Naturally they headed straight towards it, but what greeted them was not what they expected.

"Who is this guy, Koenma didn't tell us about him?" Kuwabara said glancing over at Yusuke

"Doesn't matter we can just take him in too." Yusuke said cracking his knuckles. "This should be a good challenge."

Kurama took note of the young man's spiky red hair, and sunglasses. But, he could feel that something was off."I don't think it would be wise to fight him, he's a lot stronger than he's letting on."

Before Yusuke could respond, they heard someone yelling.

"Daichi! Daichi, I know you're out here."

"Yea, I'm here. What is it?" He said smirking to the girl coming out from behind a tree.

"I wasn't done yelling...at you."

She didn't get a chance to finish because she noticed the four guys standing not too far from where Daichi was.

"Daichi, I think we should just call it a day and head home. Come on." Kaytari grabbed Daichi's arm and started pulling him toward the way she came. Only to find a short guy in black blocking her path.

"Sorry to spoil your day, but we need you two to come with us." Yusuke said walking over.

Kaytari and Daichi watched as they were surrounded by the Spirit Detectives.

"Who the hell do you guys think you are? Do you really think we'll just follow you around? Daichi and I could beat your asses with no problem." Kaytari said standing back to back with Daichi.

Yusuke felt the air shift slightly and knew if they fighting them now, would be a problem. "Look we're willing to do this this easy way. You guys can come with us and no one will get hurt, but I can't promise that if we do this the hard way."

Kaytari and Daichi were still standing back to back when she grabbed his hands. "Neither can we."

"Now!"Daichi yelled

Kaytari and Daichi shot out a powerful wave of energy that knocked back the Spirit Detectives. Before anyone had a chance to recover Daichi grabbed Kaytari and ran.

"I can run on my own, I don't need you to carry me."

"I know but you aren't used to using so much of your power at one time, I thought you might feel weak"

"Well I'm fine right now, plus the rest of our plan won't work if you're holding me."

"Fine, I'll put you down when we get close to the cemetery."

Within minutes they neared the gates of the cemetery. Daichi put Kaytari down, and immediately she put a barrier around herself. She took off toward the house and yelled over her shoulder "See you at home!"

Daichi felt the Spirit Detectives coming, so he took off running into the cemetery. About halfway into the cemetery he realized he could only sense three of them. "Damn! He must be going after Kay."

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"I guess they wanted to do it the hard way." Kuwabara said rubbing the back of his head.

Yusuke looked around. "Damn! They got away!"

Hiei ripped off his bandanna, "Not yet they haven't, they're headed for the cemetery."

They took off toward the cemetery with Hiei leading the way. Then he stopped. They skidded to a stop behind him.

"Hiei? What happened?" Kurama asked

"I think the girl is using a barrier, the other one is still headed towards the cemetery. You guys follow him, and I'll find the girl." with that Hiei sprinted off.

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They had a foolproof plan. No one would have been able to derail it. Kaytari was supposed to use a barrier to make it to the house undetected. The second before she put up the barrier around the house, she was to send out a pulse of her energy to let Daichi know she made it home. Then, Daichi was to transform back to his bird form and fly back to the house. Kaytari thought maybe they should have came up with a plan B.

"Damn he was right, I'm starting to feel weak. I don't think I can keep my barrier up while running at this pace" She thought. I'm not that far from the house, if I let my barrier down I could make it to the house before anyone senses me. Kaytari kept running as she let down her barrier. Just as she neared the house she saw something coming toward her out of the corner of her eye "Shit!" she yelled. Just as she flipped out of the way, she saw who it was. It was the short guy in black.

"It's over." He said from behind her.

Just as she was about to make a move she felt something cold on her neck. She glanced down and her eyes widened. "You can't kill me." She said quietly. Then ever so slowly, he removed his weapon. This is just too easy. She thought. Kaytari turned around to face him. He was maybe a couple of inches shorter than her, and had the most captivating red eyes. Except for the one in the middle of his head.

He narrowed his eyes at her. "You're coming with us."

"Really now, and who's gonna make me?" Kaytari smirked. Then, it was almost as if he disappeared. Before she could look for him, she felt a sharp pain in her head. She fell to her knees, and put her hands in front of her to steady herself. His feet came into view. Is there two of them? How the hell am I gonna get outta this? She thought.

"Give it up, you won't be conscious for long" He said looking down at her

She was just about to succumb to the darkness when she heard it

"Hold on Kay, I'm almost there."

"Hiei! We sensed his energy going this way but then it just disappeared. Did you see him?" Yusuke asked.

"No."

"Well, we better get outta here, before he comes back." Kuwabara said

"Daichi..."

"I'm up here Kay."

Kaytari looked up and saw the red bird as it flew right past the guys and landed about ten feet away. She smiled. "You came...back...for me"

"Of course."

"Hiei, I think you may have hit her too hard." Kurama said frowning

"Hn."

Just as Kurama was about to call for a portal, they felt a strong breeze. Daichi had transformed and was very angry.

A/N: Please review. I want to know what you think so far, thanks in advance.