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Chapter 3: Easy…Way too Easy

Purple.

Amethyst.

Pink.

That's all he could entertain himself with. The grim reaper, Botan, had so many emotions so many thoughts going through her mind that they reflected in her eyes in different shades of color. Never before had Kuronue seen such a display. She seemed to be all over the place that it actually amused him. It was much better than the alternatives of a cold stare from the short demon and the distrustful stare of the spirit detective. And they were honestly getting very boring. In Kuronue's little world, boredom meant the start of trouble.

"So what's your story?" Kuronue asked liking the light purple hue the grim reapers eyes turned to in show of her surprise at being addressed. 'She should be easy.' He thought as she tried to compose herself enough to answer.

Botan, who had been zooming in and out of her own thoughts, didn't know what he meant much less what to answer. She looked into his indigo blue eyes trying to see if she could catch a glimpse of the answer he wanted but to no avail. Was he just playing or did he want an actual answer. Botan sighed seeing no other option. "What do you mean?"

Kuronue smirked. He had definitely gotten to her. And with a simple question nonetheless, which showed he was right in picking her as his first target. However, he had to be careful seeing as how Yusuke stood more alert as he had addressed the young ferry girl. It was obvious they had some sort of connection. His task was now to figure out what type of connection she held with the others since she was obviously the weakest link of the group. "All the grim reapers have a story. A reason why they are what they are. So what's yours?"

From where Kuronue sat he noticed how much the question affected her, more than what he had intended. He knew their stories were usually relatively dark or harsh but no worse than what he had experienced in his life. So this was quite a spectacle. She stood against the wall completely still with a far way look in her eyes. No more emotions possessed her now clearly amethyst eyes. He also noticed that the question, but mostly the lack of respond, had intrigued Yusuke. In fact, the spirit detective was now more focused on Botan than him, the potentially dangerous criminal. Even Hiei seemed to have an eye on the ferry girl as she continued to stand motionless. It was obvious that they knew nothing of her origins. The reason why ferry girls are what they are is a huge part of their being. It's what makes them how they are. 'Now this is interesting' he thought still awaiting a response.

"Botan? Are you alright?" Yusuke asked not liking the way the usually bubbly girl seemed drained of all emotion.

She turned to him and gave him a small smile. "I am fine. I…"

Botan wasn't able to finish her sentence as the door to the smaller room opened and all the attention was focused on the two emerging from the room. Trying to find a hint as to what they decided Kuronue could only stare at their faces which revealed absolutely nothing to him.

Kurama on the other hand sensed the dry atmosphere. Something had happened in the short time he had been with Koenma. His emerald eyes shifted to Botan who only looked away as he figured she would. Yusuke had his attention on Koenma waiting for an answer to their problem as he had called it on the way there. Hiei however, could only stare at him as he telepathically communicated their decision. And it wasn't a very nice stare.

"So…" Kuronue started. Damn, he was using that word a lot. But there really was nothing else he could say.

Koenma took a step forward and took a deep breath. "Kuronue, after careful consideration and lack of space in Rekai prison, I have decided to integrate you into the spirit detectives due to the recent loss of one. However, accepting such offer will cause you to surrender your old ways and follow my orders. If you wish to decline, other immediate actions will be taken. Do you accept our initial offer?" Koenma said hoping things wouldn't get too troublesome with this particular demon. He had only decided to let him join the detectives since he needed him close and watched until the reason and method of his return was figured out.

Kuronue couldn't be happier. He even had to suppress a smile that was threatening to come out. He would have his victims close enough to find out everything. Who was he to deny such luck from the heavens. "Sure, why not?" he said nonchalantly.

"Perfect." Koenma replied. "Just keep in mind that any wrong or suspicious doing will land you back in one of our holding cells. You shall be closely monitored at all times. And since I don't have any missions for you guys now, you will be placed in Genkai's temple under Botan's vigilance and rule. Now if you excuse me, I have much to do. The ogre outside will remove your bindings. Good luck."

That was their cue to leave. And knowing that any complaints would be dismissed they all left quietly. Just as Koenma said, an ogre waiting outside took away the bindings from Kuronue's wrists and ankles.

He flexed his wrists. Those were some heavy restraints. He then looked around as they all just stared at him. It was dead silent in the hall. No one knew where to start, or what to say for that matter.

Kurama stepped forward. "I think you're missing something."

Kuronue frowned not sure what he was talking about.

Kurama then threw something over at him which he easily caught. Kuronue then smiled, he thought it had been lost forever. He opened his palm and there it was. His most precious treasure he had ever had. The only thing left from his mother. His pendant.

"Hm. I thought I would never see it again." Kuronue said softly. Just for getting it back, Kuronue promised himself he would leave Kurama for last.

"So how's Hell?" Yusuke suddenly asked always curious about what it would be like to be in Hell. He was sure that when he died he was going to Hell before becoming a spirit detective. Curiosity was usually his weakness.

"Hellish." Kuronue replied making them laugh with the obvious exception of Hiei.

"I like him." Yusuke said after he finished laughing patting Kurama on the back.

"Well it's late," Botan started now that she had regained her usually bubbly composure "And since you like him so much, I hope you will let him rest now. He's been through hell and back, literally, and needs some rest according to Lord Koenma" Botan continued as she started to usher them towards a portal to Genkai's temple.

Hiei however didn't follow. "We need to talk." He said telepathically to the fox.

"I know." Kurama replied as he tiredly followed the other. "Tomorrow."

"Hn" Hiei replied as he disappeared.

Botan led them to the portal and into Genkai's living room where a young and worried female demon with ice blue hair waited for them. Every time the spirit detectives were summoned, it meant trouble.

"Botan, is everything alright?" Yukina asked as soon as the ferry girl stepped foot in the room.

"Yes, everything is fine Yukina." She replied. "We will just be having a house guest for a while."

"Yukina, I would like you to meet one of Youko's old friends. Kuronue." Kurama said introducing them.

Kuronue stepped forward. "It's my honor to meet such a beautiful ice maiden."

Yukina smiled lightly blushing. "It's nice to meet you too."

Kurama noticed the angry shift of energy that was coming from outside and he wasn't surprised when he received a message warning him to keep his "friend" away from Yukina.

"Why don't you show him his room, Botan?" Kurama said to please the short fire demon standing guard on the temple grounds.

Kurama wasn't the only one to notice the shift of energy that came from outside. Kuronue too had noticed it and knew exactly who it belonged to. It wasn't hard to decipher that Hiei had some sort of connection to the young demon girl. Just as it wasn't hard to realize there was an unspoken friendship between Hiei and Kurama. 'They're making this way too easy.' Kuronue thought as he followed Botan to his chambers.

After a few seconds of walking Botan stopped at a door and opened it to reveal a decently sized room. In the middle stood a queen sized bed and a closet to the left. There was also a bookshelf packed with books, and finally a lamp on the table next to the bed.

"I hope it's okay." Botan letting them in. "I haven't had time to clean in a while. I could find you another room if you want."

"No No. It's perfect." Kuronue replied. After all those years sleeping on the hot and hard floor of Hell this was like his own little private piece of heaven.

"Well, I guess we'll let you rest now." Botan said. "Oh and if you get hungry the kitchen is just down the hall and to the right."

"Thanks." Kuronue replied genuinely making sure the grim reaper knew he was really thankful for letting him stay there. Even if it was only because of Koenma's orders. And he really was thankful, just probably not for the same reasons she thought.

Botan smiled. "Your very welcomed." She said understanding his look and turning to leave. "Goodnight."

"We shall talk tomorrow." Kurama said to him before following Botan out the door.

Kuronue only nodded.

Botan smiled at him before leaving and closing the door.

Kuronue was about to take a much needed nap before he realized that Kurama and Botan were still outside his door. He could barely make out the whispers so he quietly got up and moved closer to the door.

"I believe we have a conversation pending." Kurama said to Botan who didn't seem to want to look at him.

"I don't think we have anything to talk about." Botan replied as tears threatened to come out.

Kurama gently lifted Botan's chin so she could look at him straight in the eyes. He loved her amethyst colored eyes, always filled with life and yet as he looked into them, they seemed to be in pain. And he knew why. He was the reason for her pain and he hated himself for that.

"Botan, I am truly so…" Kurama started but Botan lightly placed one finger over his lips trying to silence him.

"Please don't. The last thing I wish to hear from you is that you're sorry. You made your choice and I don't want you to be sorry. I understand." Botan replied softly in a voice that wasn't her own. It was an empty voice in comparison to her usual lively tone. Botan looked lovingly at Kurama for what she promised herself would be the last time and left him there without another word.

"If you only knew…." Kurama whispered into the air.

Kuronue only smirked on his way back to bed. 'Like I said…way too easy….'

Or so he thinks….

The end of chapter 3! If Kuronue only knew the life he had come back to…full of secrets and lies.

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