3. Searching
Searching and jumping from tree top to tree top was getting Hiei no where. Between his sharp, normal eyes and his Jagan, how hard could it be to find a demon fox running around the Ningenkai? Apparently very hard. Hiei couldn't help but smirk at this, he was worried beyond belief but at the same time, Kurama was the King of thieves, master at not getting caught. This would be a challenge indeed. He sighed, and took a seat on the branch he was previously standing on. He didn't know where to start. It took him years to find Yukina, who was searching for him as well. Now finding Kurama, who doesn't want to be found, but Hiei was up for the challenge.
He didn't want to admit it, but maybe he needed help. But who could he ask? If he ever needed help, the obvious answer would be Kurama, but that was obviously not an option this time. So it was decided, there was no one to help him. Sitting here won't get me anywhere, he thought. Time to continue searching. He stood and continued to search the woods. Just as he searched for Yukina, he would not rest until Kurama was found. And he never asked for help to find her so he wont now. Though, he did have help now that he thought about it, from the detective and the oaf, but no way was he going to ask them. All he could do was not stop, no doubt Kurama, wherever he was, was in need of help and on the move, so he would continue to be on the move aswell.
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"Master Genkai, Kurama and Hiei are both gone. I'm so worried" Yukina told the woman.
"I'm well aware Yukina. This is strange, for someone like Kurama to act this way. Strange enough for someone like Hiei to act the way he is too." She said thoughtfully.
"Where are they, I can't sense either of them anywhere near" Yukina asked. Although she was no trained warrior, she was still a demon and she knew her brother and friend's energy prints.
"Don't worry, they're big boys, they can take care of themselves" Genkai reassured her, though to be honest she was not so sure herself. In normal circumstances, it would be silly to worry, but she felt Kurama break. She couldn't explain how, but she felt it. Something inside his bright mind had snapped. Only natural, she supposed, though he acted calm and cool at all times, he must feel emotions just like everyone else. He just keeps them inside. Genkai sighed, she knew what a heavy burden that could be for a person or demon. "If you're really that worried, Yusuke and Kuwabara were supposed to be here too. No doubt the dimwits are just late, they'll be here. Consult them." She finally said before going back inside. Yukina decided to wait for the boys to show up outside, and was prepared to wait patiently, but she barely sat down when…
"You idiot! I told you we didn't have time for your stupid cat! Grandma's gunna kill us for being late, and I bet we missed half the fun" Yusuke's voice came from the bottom of the long stairway.
"I couldn't help it! She was out of food I had to go get more and feed her properly!" Kuwabara defended himself. Yukina giggled a bit, such a kind heart. Once they had reached the top, Yukina went over to them.
"Kazuma, Yusuke, something's wrong with Kurama" She said before even saying hello, very un-Yukina like to not even greet a person.
"Well where is he? What's wrong with him?" Yusuke said, hands on his hips.
"I don't know" she cried. "But I could feel it, and I know Master Genkai could too you could ask her, something in him broke. He ran off as a fox into the woods and Hiei's going after him now, but I can't feel either of their energies. Kazuma, can you? Your spirit awareness is far superior to anyone else's here" She asked.
"Worry not, my love, I'll find them" Kuwabara said as he closed his eyes to concentrate. His face fell quickly, and he said, "I can't feel them either." Yukina looked scared. "But don't worry! They'll be ok! They survived in demon world on their own since they were kids, human world is nothing to them remember?" He said quickly, trying to comfort the tiny girl.
"Yea Yukina, you don't have to be so worried about them, these are 2 of the top fighters in all the three worlds you're worrying yourself over," Yusuke said, also trying to make her feel a bit better.
"You guys weren't there, you didn't feel it" she said quietly. "He broke. I felt it, Brother mentioned that he felt it, and I know Master Genkai felt it. He's broken. I don't know how to explain it, it was so strong it hurt me too. Strong enough to make Brother chase after him, so he can't take care of himself right now. What do we do" She continued to cry. Yusuke put his arm around her (in a comforting friend kinda way!) and they walked inside to talk to Genkai.
"Hey Grandma, I heard somethins really wrong with Kurama and Hiei's gone too." Yusuke said once they entered the temple.
"Well I don't know what to do. That's why I told Yukina to ask you boys" Genkai replied, sipping her tea as always.
"How are we supposed to know what to do?" Kuwabara said.
"Well Yusuke's the ex-detective here, surely you must have some idea of what to do." Genkai said.
"You're right! I know exactly what to do!" He exclaimed. Kuwabara looked confused, Yukina looked so happy, just for a moment. "We'll go to spirit world and ask someone there!" And there went Yukina's hope.
"Is that really all you can think of to do Urameshi?" Kuwabara said.
"Listen, I still don't get why we gotta do anything in the first place" he started, making Yukina look even more upset, "But Kurama's my friend, and if Yukina, Grandma, and Hiei with his Jagan say that somethings broken in his head, then we'll help find him and fix it. But we have no idea where to start, so pacifier breath can probably give us at least a starting point and I'm sure Botan will want to help." He explained himself.
"Alright, to spirit world!" Kuwabara shouted. With that, Yusuke and Kuwabara left for spirit world, and again, Yukina was left behind just to sit and worry.
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sorry my chapters are so short and kindaaa suckish I'm working on two stories and I'm torn between the two and I'm supposed to be studying for finals and doing essays and shit...like thats gunna happnen... dont worry it'll get better soon once the ball gets rolling