Hey! So I'm not at my own computer, but I decided not to deprive the world of my stories just because I'm away. Good thing I'm a smart cookie and uploaded this chapter ahead of time. :-P So, I do hope you all shall enjoy!
Disclaimer: I do not own anything Yu Yu Hakusho affiliated or the show itself. Please dont' sue me! 0:-)
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"So, what am I like in the future?" Yuske asked. Ara could tell he was trying not to be interested, but he was doing a poor job.
"You'll see when we find him. Where are we goin anyway?" she avoided on purpose.
"Somewhere. I hang out alot at this one place, he might be there too,"
"Cool," The two kept going for a while until they got to a familiar alley. Not a lot changed, has it, Ara said to herself. The went down the alley and around the back to what seemed to be a small arena.
"Step right up and place your bets. So far we have a win-win record with our newest competor, Mr. X!" a man called. Ara went closer and saw it was indeed her father, so she went back and entered herself. "You sure you shouldn't be in school little missy?" he asked skeptically.
"I'm sure. Just let me try," Ara gave the man ten dollars, put on a mask and stepped into the arena.
"Place your bets now Ladies and Gentlemen!" the man continued. The young Yuske went towards Ara, though, begining to object.
"Are you nuts?! You can't take him!"
"Try me," Ara smiled behind the mask and the bell rang for the match to begin. Ara's dad just stood there at first, waiting for Ara to make her move. Knowing the people wanted a show, Ara did. Ara charged with a spirit punch which knocked her father on his butt. He got up, somewhat enraged now and charged her back, knocking the wind out of her. She fell to her knees, but as he loomed over her, she shot straight up, nearly breaking his jaw. "I don't wanna hurt you badly, Mr. X, but I have to go home soon. You see, my dad's been missing, and I'm getting worried something happened to him," Ara said in a light mocking voice.
"I told you to stay home," her father said as he charged her again. He used a spirit kick this time, but she ducked and knocked him between the legs, rendering him unconcious.
"The champion is down, long live the new champion!" the announcer stated. Everyone cheered, but Ara didn't care. She took her father by the arms and dragged him away. Yuske soon caught up to her, just as she was about to take off for spirit world.
"You mean he's that easy to beat?"
"No, just that easy to knock out. I gotta take him outta here before he wakes--" the old Yuske began to stir, "up." Ara's father opened his eyes to find himself lying on a roof top surrounded by his daughter, a chained fence, and a younger version of himself.
"Good Afternoon Mr. X," Ara greeted with a warm smile. That smile, it's just like her mothers, he thought to himself.
"What are you doing out here? I told you to stay home," he said sternly.
"And I did, for a while... You've been gone for over a week, you can't expect me to stay inside for a whole week!" Ara started to whine.
"I don't care. I told you not to leave the house. Where is Kuwabara. I told him to watch you!"
"He had to go feed Hankachi! The poor cat needed food, and a litter box change. Think Dad, cats need food more than once a week!"
"I don't care about that damn cat. Now go home! I'm still hot on the case!"
"No you're not. You finished two days ago. You need to come home and rest!"
"So you think you're gonna take over eh? Well not yet kiddo. They can't replace me just yet; I've worked too hard for them to do this to me!!" Ara's father used his spirit energy, and shoved Ara into the fence, which gave way and made Ara fall off the roof.
"No, Ara!" Yuske yelled as she landed the ground. "Why'd you do that?! You're her father, you shouldn't have done that. Why'd you do that?!" Yuske raged.
"Look, kid, she's fine, and you need to lay off," the old Yuske stated. Ara was indeed alright, she floated up and repaired the fence before she turned to her father.
"Fine, stay in this time. Just tell me how long you're gonna be here, and I'll leave," Ara stated.
"Forever," he said cynically. Ara didn't say a word, instead she left the roof through the proper door and walked down the street. Yuske stood there dumbstruck, but soon ran after her.
"So that's it?! You're just gonna let him stay here and wreck havoc in this time?"
"Course not, I'm not gonna try and deal with him right now though. I said I'd leave, I didn't say where I'd leave, nor did I say when. You see, with my father, it all depends on the wording," Ara said slyly.
"Ri-ight. So, you wanna come over to my place while we wait for the others?"
"Sure, why not. So, where do you live?"
"Over here," Yuske led Ara to his house, and Ara noticed it was the same as her house.
"Man, I knew dad lived here a long time, I didn't realize it was this long.." Ara said to herself.
