"What is it Koenma? Why have you called us here?" asked Yusuke with Kurama, Hiei, and Kuwabara at his side.
"I believe we all would like to know," stated Kurama. Koenma cleared his throat and turned to them.
"It seems that this girl, Akimi Tomiko, is somehow related to the hman and demon war that started long ago.
Upon hearing Akimi's name, Kurama's eyes flashed gold. "What does Akimi have to do with this?" he asked coldly, glaring down at the toddler. Koenma looked nervously at Kurama. Kurama only looked like that when he was truly mad at someone.
"Yusuke wanted information on her, so I obliged and did some research. He has been watching her ever since," replied Koenma, shivering. Kurama's eyes narrowed, then turned to Yusuke.
"You may not trust her, but that does not give you permission to spy on her! I gave you my word that I would be on my guard!" raged Kurama. Yusuke cringed.
"I'm sorry okay? I was just worried about you and took some precautions just in case!" explained Yusuke. Kurama's eyes suddenly lost its coldness, and he turned away.
"Just don't do it again," he said. Koenma looked at them cautiously, then continued.
"Anyways, as I was saying, the Human and Demon World were once in a battle for control over land and treasures. I have found that Akimi is somehow related to these events with a stone in the shape of a teardrop. This stone, the Light of Elements, is located in an unfinished prophecy found in Demon World. The original owner was a half demon called Monica Akimi. I believe Kurama knows what I'm talking about," spoke Koenma as he glanced at Kurama.
Kurama's eyes suddenly looked surprised and sad. "Monica," he whispered softly. Everyone else glanced at him in confusion. Hiei was the only one who didn't seem to really care.
"Kurama, since you are close to Akimi, I want you to investigate this matter. As Yusuke said, she could be dangerous, so Hiei will keep watch," continued Koenma. Kurama nodded.
When back in Human World, Kurama soon found himself walking towards Akimi's mansion. 'Monica, how is it that your stone is in the Human World? Where are you now?' he thought silently. As he approached the mansion, he noticed that Akimi sat outside on the porch, singing. She suddenly spotted him and stood up, running over to him.
"Shuichi! Hi! How are you?" she cried out hugging him. She suddenly noticed the sad look on his face. "Is something wrong?" she questioned. Without warning, he suddenly reached for her throat and pulled out the glowing stone. "Shuichi, what are you doing?" she cried out, frightened.
"How did you get this stone?" he asked quietly, his voice full of rage and emotion. Akimi stayed silent then looked at the ground, her eyes filled with tears.
"I should have told you before, but you probably would just think I'm crazy. The stone is mine," she said softly, crying. Kurama's eyes widened. "You know the rose in my room, the one that never dies? Well, it was a connection between me and Yoko Kurama." Kurama then gasped. Akimi then continued, "I loved him long ago when I was Monica Akimi. I was to have a child with him, but he died. I thin committed suicide trying to follow him and was reincarnated. Amaya was my friend Sayuri Amaya."
All of a sudden, Kurama pulled her into his arms. Monica cried softly into his shirt. He gripped her even more tightly then kissed her passionately. Monica suddenly froze, her eyes wide. Kurama then broke the kiss and looked at her.
"Monica, you don't have to cry anymore. I'm here right now," he whispered in her ear. She gasped then gazed into his smiling face. "I am Yoko Kurama."
Monica cried out happily and hugged him tightly. He returned it, laughing like there was no tomorrow. "All these years of searching for you, I've never once given up hope. I've missed you so much!"
"I have too Monica, I have too," he said quietly.
That evening, Monica and Kurama sat in Kurama's room talking happily with each other. Kurama had explained everything to her and now sat laughing with her.
"I still can't believe Yusuke was a spirit detective!" she laughed. Kurama chuckled.
"Hard to believe, but he was," he spoke. At that moment, Shiori opened the door.
"Shuichi, there is someone downstairs waiting to see you," she said softly. Kurama glanced at Monica. She nodded then quickly followed him downstairs.
In the living room sat a girl with short brown hair and brown eyes. At the sight of her, Kurama stopped in his tracks. "Maya?" The girl looked at him then jumped up happily and ran over to hug him. This surprised Monica greatly.
"Shuichi, its great to see you again!" she cried. Kurama froze and looked over at Monica. She gave him a slight smile then looked down. He noticed her hurt look, but had no choice but to return Maya's embrace.
"So how was Kyoto?" he asked, breaking the embrace.
"Oh, it was wonderful, but it wasn't the same without you Shuichi! You will always be my first love!" she cried, kissing him on the cheek. This made Monica wince. Shiori looked at her son sympathetically. Maya suddenly noticed Monica standing behind Kurama. "Who is she Shuichi?"
"She is my friend from school. Her name is Akimi," spoke Kurama nervously.
"Hi, pleased to meet you. Mrs. Shiori, I must go now. It's getting late," spoke Monca softly. She then began to leave.
"Wait, won't you stay and have dinner with us?" called out Kurama. Monica smiled at him weakly.
"I would love to, but I told my parents I would be home before nine. I'll see you at school Shuichi," she said then went out the door. Kurama watched sadly as she left.
The next day, Kurama went to meet up with Yusuke and the others at the park. When he arrived, they came scrambling up to him asking him questions.
"So, what happened? Give us full report!" cried out Yusuke grinning at his friend.
"Yeah! Did you guys do you know what?" yelled Kuwabara, this mad Yusuke hit him over the head.
"Hiei told us," explained Yusuke. He suddenly noticed Kurama's down expression. "What's wrong?"
"Maya came back," whispered Kurama. Hiei frowned, but said nothing and went up a tree, falling asleep there.
"Wait, who?" asked Kuwabara.
"A girl I once loved," spoke Kurama and looked down at the ground.
"Oh, I get it, and Monica saw right? What a bummer. Oh well, a loss is a loss," said Yusuke.
"Moncia was not only my lover back then. She was my mate," stated Kurama.
"What?" cried out Yusuke and Kuwabara.