Yay, we got reviews, so here's an update! This is my first attempt at the Kurama/Botan pairing.

Don't own.

Fighting Blind

Chapter 3: Chronicles of Reaper and Fox

Botan sighed. "I'm sorry, Kurama," she whispered. He shook his head.

"Don't be sorry," he said, "I wish I knew what was wrong with me."

"Kurama, it's a disease. It's nothing wrong with you." Botan looked down, her eyes sad. "I wish there was more I could do to help you."

They both were silent for a while, until Botan spoke up again.

"You know, I see people die, and I see their friends and relatives grieving for them. It makes me so sad. You are lucky to have a family, Kurama. I don't even know where I came from." the Grim Reaper said.

Kurama 'looked' at her, (well, turned his head in the direction of her voice. Same difference.) "What do you mean, Botan?"

"Well, I dunno," Botan looked down once more. "I mean, I was just . . . here, working for Lord Enma. I don't remember anything about my past. All I know is that my job is to usher the dead to the afterlife."

"It's alright, Botan," Kurama said, "We can figure it out. nd besides, there are many of us who have problems with our past. Take me, for example, I was a thief, most wanted in Makai, and here I am today, a Spirit Detective working for the people who set out to capture me."

Botan nodded. Kurama continued.

"Then there's Kaonashi. His brother killed his father, and he never even knew his mother. And Yusuke, remember Atsuko? And we've never even heard of Kuwabara and Shizuru's parents, and Hiei never talks about his family. They banished him, remember?

"Plus there's Sora. Her entire clan was killed by Jyaki, who was Kitsune's ex-boyfriend. He ruined both of their lives. And Kitsune isn't entirely sure of her past either. After all, living for more than 1000 years gets confusing, and she's lived for over 5000. And we've all heard Sahara's tales of how life treated her in her Father's care."

"What are you saying?" Botan asked.

"Think about it. Even though most of our lives have been messed up, we survive by being around each other. We're all like a family, Botan."

Both were silent once more. Kurama sighed.

"I'd give anything to see your face again, Botan," Kurama said, taking her hand, "See your bright smile, your blue hair and amethyst eyes. But I can't see anything. Any of it. I'm sorry, Botan."

"No, Kurama," she replied, "Don't be sorry."

Kurama suddenly hugged her close. Surprised by this, she gave a small squeak, but then relaxed in his arms. Sighing, she smiled. Kurama pulled back and kissed her forehead. "I love you, Botan."

"I love you, too, Kurama." she whispered back. Tears glistened in her eyes and she wiped them away. They both stood, and Kurama laced her fingers with his. They walked out of the room, with Botan guiding him, and into the office. Koenma sat at his desk, stamping papers. No one else seemed to be around, aside from the onis running around everywhere.

Suddenly, a loud explosion, followed by a rumbling, caught everyone's attention. Everyone panicked as smoething tore the roof off of the building, and a large onilike creature stood, towering over them. It was some sort of demon related to giants.

Kaonashi, Kitsune, Sora, Sahara, and the rest of the Tantei gathered around Koenma, weapons drawn.

The creature smirked, reaching down and grabbing Botan. It began to lift her away, but she screamed and held onto Kurama's hand.

"Kurama!"

"Botan! No!" he cried. Her hand slipped from his grip, and she was lost to him. She screamed, hair coming undone from its ponytail and flying around her face. There was a deep chuckle, and someone appeared on the oni's shoulder.

"Well, well, well, we meet again, Kurama," Keisuke said.

"Release her!" Kurama growled.

"You have three days, Kurama, remember," Keisuke said, "Now is not the time to make threats at me. You'll face me soon enough." They left in a blur. Kurama fell to his knees, crying out, "BOTAN!"

The others rushed to him to see if he was alright, but no. Nothing was alright. Everything was wrong. She was all he had left. Why did Keisuke want her? Was he spying on them? Did he know about them now? So many questions remained unanswered.

Kurama's gaze darkened, and he stood up. Yusuke looked surprised.

"Kurama?"

"Train me."

"What?"

Kurama looked up into Yusuke's face.

"Train me to fight blind."

Hiei stepped forward. "But, Kurama, it would take more than just three days to train you."

"I don't care!" Kurama exclaimed, "Just train me, and don't go easy on me because I'm your friend and I'm blind."

"But, Kurama, you could get hurt," Sora protested.

"I don't care, I have to save Botan and my parents."

Everyone was still unsure, but agreed to it. Kurama thanked them, and they set off to train.

Sorry this was short, but I thought about doing the days and nights as separate chapters. These chapters are all short (well, short compared to Kyofu Tournament and Chain Letter). That's because I thought this wasn't a big fic as those other ones. This is a sort of side fic. Just like the Grudge and a few others I tried.

5 more reviews gets an update! Review, please, and here's the spoiler.

Botan has now been kidnapped, and it's up to Kurama to save her. Day one goes by with Kurama being trained by Yusuke. Meanwhile, Kaonashi and the girls do research on Keisuke and try to find any weaknesses. But will this training work?