Stephan: Okay, so here's the deal, I've kind decided to bring this fic back to life. I've merged some chapters together to make them longer chapters and just fewer amounts of chapters; I think it looks better this way. Keep in mind there are some small changes to what I already wrote but nothing highly important so you don't have to go back and reread it all. So, half of this is the last chapter I had written and the other half is what I'm adding on to make a real chapter. I hope you enjoy it and remember to review!

Part 6: What's Wrong

Hiei made no movement as Kurama, Botan and Yusuke entered into the room. He leaned against the wall with his eyes closed and arms crossed. Kurama wondered if Hiei should talk to him but it was only a passing thought as the door closed. There were three demons sitting in front of a white curtain; the demons ordered to sit in the room with Reiko at all times. Botan pulled back a white screen to reveal a motionless Reiko under blankets and a woman sitting in a chair next to her.

"Hello." Botan said as she walked in, causing the woman to look up at her. Kurama and Yusuke followed in behind her. "I'm-"

"Botan…I know." Her violet eyes then moved over to Yusuke and Kurama, "Suiichi Minamino, other wise known as Youko Kurama and Yusuke Urameshi, the famous spirit detective." she motioned for them to come closer. "My name is Tessa." She was a beautiful woman, looking about in her mid twenties but they knew better. In the spirit world no one was what they seemed. She wore a black and white kimono with an intricate design down the left side and her dark navy blue hair was pinned up nicely into a bun. The three of them moved closer and stood on the opposite side of the bed. "Lord Koenma informed me that you may observe but I require complete silence, do I make myself clear?" The reply was a combination of nods and yes's. "Good. Then we'll begin." She closed her eyes, folding her hands neatly in her lap. She took a deep breathe and as she blew out her body shimmered…

It was pitch black in Reiko's mind, or was it her heart? Tessa didn't know. From the instant she had entered the room she could sense the negative energy emitting from Reiko. The bitter cold temperature and the dark atmosphere only proved her right. "Reiko?" she called out, walking forward into nothingness. With every step a loud creek sounded. She heard silent whisperings not far away and made her way toward it. "Reiko, I'm Tessa. Are you alright?" she paused, just a few feet away, "Your friends are worried about you. I'm here to help you." She furrowed her eyebrows at a quiet response, "What was that? I'm not quite sure I heard you." Tessa's eyes widened in horror and she gasped as if she were being choked. "N-no." she let out a horrified scream, gripping onto her head, eyes wide open. The dark figure of Reiko sitting in front of her turned around with blood red eyes burning into her mind.

Tessa fell out of her chair and landed on the ground with a thud. Yusuke and Kurama immediately ran to her aid and helped her up. "Are you alright?" Kurama asked as he and Yusuke helped her back onto the chair.

"What the hell just happened?" Yusuke questioned as she tried to get a hold of herself.

"I…" she sighed, putting a hand on her forehead, "I need to see Lord Koenma." She went to stand up but Yusuke pushed her back down, surprising her as well as Kurama and Botan.

"Yusuke…" his name escaped Botan's lips, out of shock and scorn.

"No way. You're going to tell us what's happening to Reiko right now." He demanded. He stared hard at Tessa, frowning. Tessa let out a shallow gulp and remained in the seat.

"Fine." She said with a snarky tone and folded her hands on her lap. "I'm not sure how much Lord Koenma has told you but the girl is fighting against herself. She's had her powers for three years now but they have been very slow in progression. They are only now starting to be recognized potentially, by Koenma and demons."

"Why now?" Yusuke asked, arms crossed.

"How should I know? All I know is that girl is struggling with the dark side of her soul." She pointed at Reiko frustratingly.

"Okay," Yusuke grit, "What caused it?" Tessa let out a groan, crossing her own arms to match Yusuke. She was already fed up with him.

"Different things." She huffed, "For starters she's been in a long term depression for reasons I'm not going to inform you of because as an analyst I am not allowed-"

"It doesn't matter," Yusuke barked. Kurama reached out to him but he hit his arm away. "Just finish telling us." Tessa glared at him but continued anyways.

"Her depression has been eating away at her for years. She struggles with trust and friendship and that makes her vulnerable enough as it is. Now take into consideration the shock she went through being introduced to this world. She's no where near mental stability and to have the concept of an afterlife and a God thrown at her only makes it worse."

"How do you know all this?" Botan asked. Tessa looked over at her as if she were stupid.

"I was in her mind." She stated, "I saw everything. I know everything." She relaxed back in the chair a bit, presenting herself in a way opposite from her previous mannered appearance. She looked forward again and stared at nothing in general. "The shadow demon that attacked her left something behind," she paused, "Torment…in her heart and mind." She looked down at her lap, shaking her head. "Some shadow demons can twist the minds of humans easily. They taint the soul and mind until their prey bends to their will. Reiko is fighting that. There's an evil in her trying to take control and until that demon is eliminated…There will be the chance of her turning against us. If she loses the battle within her she's a threat to everyone…and herself." She looked into Yusuke's eyes as her own eyes lined with tears. He could see the sadness Reiko's torment had caused her in her face.

"How do we help her?" Kurama asked softly.

"She's needs friends." She said to Kurama, her tears resting on the lining of her eyes, "Right now all you can do is try to make her feel loved, to let her know she belongs somewhere. But until that demon can be found she's going to have a hard time dealing with anything." She rubbed her temples letting out a sort of groan. 'Can't believe I let this one get a hold of me like this,' she chuckled in her head, 'Might have to check up on her occasionally.' She sighed and stood up, this time without being forced back down. "Now if you don't mind, I need to inform Lord Koenma." She stated, regaining the same attitude she had at the beginning. Receiving no real confirmation she turned and made her way to the door.

"Hey," Yusuke cleared his throat as she pulled back the curtain, "Thanks."

"Hm." She smiled to herself before letting the curtain fall back behind her.

The door opened and Tessa walked out and past Hiei as if he weren't even there. He only looked forward, still in the same position he had been in fifteen minutes ago. He had heard the entire thing and it didn't faze him one bit. It was something he had already presumed; from the moment he first saved her he knew she was trouble. He didn't like her and he was damn sure it was going to stay that way.

Kurama leaned over Reiko and brushed a stray hair out of her face, sighing. "What are we going to do?" Botan asked quietly. "You two can't always be there for her and there's no way Hiei's going to befriend her."

"What about you?" Yusuke brought up, leaning against the wall. Botan looked at him sadly.

"I have my work with Koenma-"

"Then ask off." Yusuke huffed, "Koenma understands. Or at least he should."

"It's not just that, Yusuke. She…she doesn't like me…" Botan lowered her head a bit as Yusuke looked at her.

"Oh come on Botan. Don't say stuff like that."

"It's okay Yusuke." She turned and smiled a fake smile. "I'll do my best anyways."

"Give her time, Botan." Kurama chimed in, putting his hand on her shoulder. "I think you two will be good friends." He smiled. Botan looked up and smiled back.

"Thanks Kurama."

"Hey, what about me?" Yusuke pointed at himself with a boyish pout.

"What about you?" she joked. Yusuke stuck out his tongue as Kurama chuckled and Botan laughed. They didn't know what was ahead of them but the one thing they were sure of they were going to get to know Reiko and help her through this.

Reiko groaned, shifting around under the bed sheets. "Hey guys, I think she's coming through." Echoed a familiar voice in Reiko's ears. She opened her eyes and squinted at the bright light from the ceiling. She covered her face with her arm, opening her eyes to take in her surroundings. Yusuke, Botan, and Kurama were all sitting around her, Yusuke peering over her.

"Good morning sunshine!" Yusuke grinned. Reiko looked at him oddly, linking his voice to having been first one.

"What are you doing?" she asked groggily.

"Waiting for you to wake up." Yusuke answered, sitting back in his seat.

"Oh…right." Reiko mumbled, struggling to sit up. Yusuke took her by the arm and helped her sit forward.

"How are you feeling?" Kurama asked, on her left side.

"Okay, I guess." She shook her head as if trying to shake off the sleep. "What…happened to me?"

"You um…Had a bad reaction so they had to put you to sleep." Botan answered, sitting next to Yusuke.

"Put me to sleep…?" she couldn't help but chuckle, "You make it sound like I'm dog or something."

"Oh, no I didn't mean-" Botan raised her hands in apology.

"I wasn't being serious." Reiko said with raised eyebrows. She swayed a bit but Kurama helped her to stay sitting. "I feel funny."

"It's just the drug wearing off. You'll feel fine in a few minutes." Kurama reassured her. Reiko nodded.

"So what exactly did I do?" she asked.

"You don't remember?" Yusuke looked surprised as well as Botan. She shook her head. "We weren't there but they said you were flailing around and yelling."

"I…was?" she said, baffled. She didn't remember anything like that happening.

"You really don't remember?" Botan asked, furrowing her eyebrows.

"No. I don't…" she paused, "Should I?"

"Don't worry about it, Reiko." Kurama put a hand on her shoulder with a smile. "If you're supposed to remember it will come back to you." He told her although he secretly hoped it wouldn't happen.

"So," Yusuke spoke up, "Koenma said we could leave once you were up and ready to go. So how about it?"

Reiko shrugged, "Sure. I'm ready." She swung her feet over the edge and attempted to stand up. At the first sign of her legs giving out, Yusuke stood and caught her.

"Woah, you alright?"

"Yeah, I'm fine. Just a little dizzy." She smiled weakly. Although she didn't feel too good, she was kind of happy. She didn't expect to wake up with all three of them around her, waiting for her. Yusuke then turned to Kurama.

"Why don't you and Botan go and have Koenma prepare a portal for us?" Yusuke suggested.

"Alright. Botan and I will meet you two there." Kurama agreed, walking out with Botan. Yusuke, with Reiko's arm over his shoulders, walked her out after them.

Botan walked next to Kurama, deciding to not ride her oar this time. "I was kind of surprised." Kurama spoke, continuing to look ahead of them. Botan looked over at him.

"What do you mean, Kurama?"

"I was sort of expecting her to be…unattached. But instead she was friendly." He looked down at Botan, "Don't you find that kind of odd?"

"Yeah…Maybe she is okay now?" Botan suggested.

"No, I don't think she is. We'll really have to be careful. I'm afraid she might revert back at anytime." Botan nodded in agreement.

"I'm sure Koenma can track down that demon and then she'll be fine." Botan said with confidence.

"Yes, let's hope so." Kurama said, smiling at her.

.::Chapter End::.