A/N- Took me a few days to get this all written! I actually had a little fun writing this part. Let me know what you think! Hope you enjoy :)

Disclaimer- I do not own Yu Yu Hakusho. Only my OC in this story.

Chapter 5-

"Panic Switch"

I watched them from inside the cave she had carried him into. She had walked straight through me, it was as if I wasn't truly there only a spectator. Where was I? I wondered, I didnt know these people. Who were they? The girl leaned over the body and sat down beside it, I could not see whose body it was though, the face was covered in dried blood. The girl had long pretty copper hair that fell to the middle of her back, and striking blue eyes with gold encircling her iris. She had pale milky white skin and wore a black kimono top with black pants, a blue sash tied around her waist. She had the most disheartened look upon her face as she tried to clean the face up, I walked closer to investigate further and find answers. Why was I seeing this? This was a mans body no doubt, and he had a puncture wound in his stomach, blood oozed out as she tried to stop the bleeding. I watched as she took her sash off from her waist and tied it around the mans wound, tightening it as much as she could to control the bleeding.

She got onto her knees and hovered her hands over him, the girl closed her eyes and fell completely silent. Sparks of white light soon fell from her palms in a slow, steady motion. They covered his stomach and from what I could see the light was healing the wound but very slowly. I saw her body start to tremble some but she never opened her eyes or lost her balance. This was incredible to witness, I had never saw anything so magical. The man who had once lay lifeless was now starting to stir beneath her. His wound was completely covered! All that remained was the caked on blood on his skin and clothing, what was left of his clothing that is. The white light soon vanished from her palms and she fell to her side, she lay there motionless, I wondered if she had just sacrificed herself to save this mans life? I walked closer to them, I bent forward and noticed her still small breaths.

It was really dark in the cave, I decided to step towards the entrance to look out. I had never seen such a strange atmosphere, the air was hard to breathe and the sky was a greenish color completely unnatural, there was no grass, as I looked around I noticed a body laying lifeless on the dirt. I wasnt sure but if I had to guess, I'd say this was most definitely the other guy or really thing opponent. It had bluish gray skin, and its head was missing. Eww just what I wanted to see right now, I turned around to see the man was sitting up looking over at the girl who lay a few feet from him I wanted to get closer and see him, his face. But as I approached I found myself thrown into a purple haze.

I opened my eyes to see the sun rising. Oh, I was up way to damn early, I was completely wired though. I thought back to that dream I had, that was so strange. I thought you could only dream what your mind already knew? I had never seen anyone like that or witnessed something so mind boggling! One thing was for sure though! I could not blame the medication this time! An entire week has went by since I last heard anything from Ren, he was not at community. He had just disappeared? Which made me kind of sad, it was nice having someone here for me, if only for a short period of time. Like one fucking day. Grrr, I growled to myself, I still refused to believe he was imaginary. That I made everything up! I kept the notebook he gave to me inside the pillow case underneath the pillow itself. So far it had not been noticed. Oh and the camera? They didnt replace it, I am sure they were aware I would more than likely break any they happened to bring in. I enjoyed giving the staff hell now. Since I discovered Ren was really gone and not coming back, well I gave them all kinds of hell. I back talked whenever possible, small I know but here it goes a long way! It's just I cant help but think they had something to do with his disappearance... I couldnt shake the feeling that I was being toyed with. I also found that the longer I stayed here the harder it was to keep true to myself. I was slowly starting to lose sight of myself.

I read my story in the notebook every chance I got, I couldnt believe I had written so much! I was still reading about the childhood of my main OC. Such tragedy, I suppose I was drawn to it. My OC's name was Mizuki she was an orphaned child growing up in Japan, when she turned eleven a young woman finds her slowly starving on the street and takes her in ... Drum roll please! That woman's name was Shiori Minamino, Youko Kurama's momma. This was my first and longest fanfic. I was a week into the story and I was just now getting to that part! Strangely enough I could not remember the simple details. It was as if I were reading it for the first time also... but it was written by me? I didn't remember putting so much detail into her everyday life. I suppose with time does come age! It was truly showing on me! Stress is the number one killer and I had an abundance of it. Speaking of which.. I reached under my pillow and pulled it out, I flipped the notebook to my marked page. I found my place and began reading.

Shiori carried the little coppered haired girl up the steps of her home, noticing how light she felt. She couldnt have been but ten years of age, and she was so malnourished. I wonder where her parents could be... Shiori asked herself as she opened the front door of her home. Shuichi should be home by now. Her only son, Shuichi Minamino, he was turning fifteen this week. She couldnt have been more proud of her son, he was an honor student, straight A's in all his classes but most importantly her son had a heart of pure gold. She took the young girl and laid her onto the couch, she placed a small throw blanket over her small body. She looked so fragile, Shiori wondered how long she had been out on her own. Hearing footsteps she glanced up to see the delicate features of Shuichi peering over to her. He walked swiftly to console her and wiped tears off Shiori's cheeks, she hadnt realized she had been crying.

Shiori looked up at her son, her heart beaming with pride, she carefully took his hand when she heard him inquire of the girl. Shiori looked back down at the girl, she looked so peaceful. "I was going to the store Shuichi. I saw her curled up in an alleyway on my way inside, I had asked the store manager about her, but it seems she has been living out there for as long as he could remember, he would often bring her the food they ended up not selling. I could not leave her behind. I am unsure how long she will be with us, maybe indefinitely." She looked back to her son to see the brightest smile upon his face reaching all the way to his eyes. "Very well mother. I would not mind having a younger sister." He spoke sincerely.

Kurama observed her as she lay quietly. His mother was an amazing human, that is why he had decided to stay with her, her empathy for others took on a whole new level. He remembered back when he had been standing on a stool as a small child, he had lost his balance but he never hit the floor. His mother had saved him and in the process cut her arms on broken pieces of plates, her scars from that moment were evident and reminded him everyday, of the woman he looked up to in every way. She started to stir, opening one eye at a time she seemed confused at her surroundings. She stared at him, he could see the fear clouding inside her. The copper haired girl had piercing blue eyes and a gold ring around her pupil which stood out against the blue,

it was almost like she could see inside his soul. The way she stared at him, like she knew who he really was. He gave her a soft smile and introduced himself, he then asked her what her name was. She stammered out "Mizuki", "Mizuki, what a nice name." he replied with a small smile, his mother walked in delighted to see she was finally awake. "Oh good!" she said excitedly, "Did you say your name was Mizuki?" the girl nodded "Well looks like the name fits the girl." Mizuki looked confused until mother said "It means beautiful." The girls eyes kind of lit up as she spoke the word. "Now tell me, Mizuki, where are your parents?" The girls eyes lowered and a pained expression across her face, "I don't know." Kurama could see tears forming, he was getting a strange sense from her, she wasnt a normal human girl, he felt an increase in her energy, but she wasnt a demon either. He would have known the minute his mother entered the house. "Could you tell me how old you are dear? His mother asked. Mizuki looked up at her then replied "I am fourteen years of age." His mother looked shocked, he was a little too. She was so small, she looked to be only ten or eleven years old. "Very well then, Mizuki. I would like you to stay here for awhile." his mother said.

My door opened and in walked a new nurse, she was alot older than many of the others that worked here. She took my blood pressure, checked my sugar levels, asked me to step on a scale. She wrote each one down in her notepad. Then told me I was healthy enough, she then inquired as to why I was not sleeping, I just answered with insomnia, which by the way is the wrong answer. She took it upon herself to inject me with a sharp needle. I struggled slightly but it was no use, I mean what could I really do? I felt my eyes involuntarily close and soon I was consumed with darkness. Deep laughter surrounded me. I willed my eyes open, but it was no use. It felt like someone had super glued them shut, my body was bound and the air around me was cold. I was terrified, what had that nurse given me?

In fact, why had she stuck me anyway? Chills ran down my spine. I felt my skin being slit open, pain shot throughout my body but alas I could do nothing, my body was bound. I tried to scream but all that came out was a muffled whimper, I felt a sharp object trace down my cheek, my body uncontrollably started to tremble. What was going on? "I love watching you squirm. It absolutely delights my soul." spoke a soft harsh voice. I knew that voice though... it sounded like the blonde woman from the night shift? Sharp needle like things pierced into the tips of my fingers, my heart skipped a few beats and I tried to break myself loose. She laughed again and then said "Too bad he wont just let me finish you.. but to my hearts delight I can torture you and make you bleed." Waves of confusion clouded over me, what had I ever done to this woman? Was she just a complete nut case? I was tortured for what seemed like hours on end, no breaks in between. She continuously jabbed me or sliced me until I heard footsteps approaching and felt a presence standing over me, I felt a quick blow to my head.

I groggily opened my eyes to reveal the sunlight dancing across the room. Realizing where I was I jumped from the bed. Frantically looking over my body, my finger tips..they were fine, my arm was also. I glanced at the clock, it was 7:05 am. What the hell was going on? A light tap on the door, Ms. Suzy walked in, I declined breakfast this morning. I just was not feeling it, I did not make the bed nor did I get dressed, I just sat there completely lost in my own little world. I had been tortured I could still feel the blades on my skin, there bare no evidence but that was not really required right? I felt my head for a knot from where I took a hard blow from somebody. Who was the "he" she had referred to? "Too bad he wont just let me finish you... her words rang inside my head. Wait! When the nurse had walked in I had been reading! Rens words came back to me, I checked all over the bed. It was gone. Someone had taken my notebook. But who? And why? It was only a story that I had created, where was the harm? Something told me not to panic, to check the bath area. The bath area? I stood and quickly strode to the bathroom, sure enough, there it sat. Letting out a breath I hadnt been aware that I was holding, I picked it up flipping through it I noticed my page holder was further back than where I had read. I settled on the page, and sat on the floor of the bathroom closing the door. How did it get to this page, or better yet in here? I had left it on the bed. I felt urged to read or perhaps that was my own curiosity, I let my eyes settle on the first lines of the sentence.

I felt weird having to keep this big of a secret from my mom and Shuichi, or should I call him Kurama now? I could not believe it, the man I call a brother how could he have kept this big of a secret from me? He had been so interested learning about my special gifts. Even going so far as to help me gain more control, training me, teaching me how to defend myself. He was a demon...? That didnt change how I felt about him in the slightest. He was still a brother to me but why lie? How did I not know? But Shuichi had saved mom... he had cured her of that illness. He was not evil so why did this pacifier sucking toddler want me to bring him and the other called... Hiei? I think that was his name? I was recruited to bring them into custody. I have been working as a part time detective for almost three years now. So why now did he bring this to my attention? I stared at Koenma, the prince and the one who was in charge of all spirit world. He cleared his throat awaiting my response. I shook my head, "I cant bring my own brother in. He is not a bad demon anyhow... plus I dont want him to know that I work for you." I said casually, "Mizuki! If I let you in on a little secret.. will you just consider?" he asked his pacifier popping in and out of his mouth.

Secret? What could he possibly be talking about, curiosity getting the better of me I agreed. Koenma had a perplexed expression on his face, he twiddled his two thumbs together then said "If Kurama knows you work for me, there is a great chance he will consider joining and we could really use that. Especially with whatever Rando is planning... he trailed putting on the most innocent look he could possibly muster, oh how could I refuse those eyes? "Look, I dont need Kuramas help. I can handle Rando." I said stubbornly, just because I hadnt fully mastered my skills yet I was being underestimated. I could handle that slime... judging by Koenma's expression he did not entirely believe my enthusiastic response. "Go, detain Kurama, bring him here. Then he can discuss his punishment with me while you fetch Hiei." he simply stated. "Hiei wont be easy though, you may need to take along Botan." I glared at him, I would show him. Show him just how powerful an empath could truly become

. I had heard many different skills from Master Kuroko Sanada, the first spirit detective. And she seemed confidant I would be able to build up to the more powerful skills of the empath. I just needed more time, between school and home life I rarely had the opportunity to go train with her. That would change. I was tired of that look. "Botan!" Koenma yelled I saw the little blue haired girl poke her head out from behind the door her magenta eyes beaming. "Yes Lord Koenma!" she had her hand up to her forehead as if saluting to him. "Escort Mizuki back down to earth will you? I have to catch up on some paperwork... Koenma had a sweatdrop forming as Jorge entered carrying a huge stack. "You all ready to go?" she chirped "I guess." I said as she whipped out her oar from nowhere, "Okay then! Hop on" she was such a delight to be around, she was so bubbly and she had become a friend of mine in no time. I sat behind her, clutching the oar tightly, it was so fast and I was afraid of heights, I always feared that I would fall off. Botan knew that and I am almost sure she does it just to be a dick, I clenched my eyes closed as she kicked it into full gear, Botan always hummed while she flew, I didnt know what she was silently singing but it was a catchy tune. If I ever remembered I would have to ask her.

We finally landed and I was a little more than relieved, jumping down from the oar I wondered what my brother was up to? What was I supposed to say... did I read him his rights or just tackle and restrain? I let my thoughts linger on the ideas silently giggling to myself, which of course caught the ferry girls attention. Her magenta eyes beamed curiously in my direction, "Why are you laughing? Did I overdo it and now you have a slight concussion?" She asked jokingly, I turned to face her she had a huge smile spread across her face. "No not this time, I was just wondering how I am supposed to bring Shuichi in. Should I do it forcefully and try to restrain him down or... I trailed Botan just stared at me a slight confusion spread across her face. "Umm Mizuki?" You do realize you can probably just talk with him and he will willingly go right?" I sighed, where was the fun in THAT? I had somewhat of a pouty face on when she grabbed me and we hid behind a tree, I observed our surroundings, we were in the park about a mile from the school. But I had already spotted Shuichi! He was conversing with someone who was about half his size. Black spiked hair with blue and white streaks throughout, a long black trench jacket, and a white headband across his forehead. He looked familiar... Oh! That must have been the other one! Great two for one deal.

Lets see, I would spring out and surprise Shuichi hold him down and pretend I had scissors! He would not fight back! Hahahaha it's brilliant, but then theres the other guy... Botan would use her pepper spray! Right in the eyes! He will be so shocked, then we hurry and throw them through the portal. I looked over to Botan, a mischievous grin spreading over my face. She looked at me innocently not knowing what had just crossed my mind. I told her my plan, and just before I could thank her for complimenting my genius, she said "You really can be an idiot!" Personally offended I squinted my eyes and said "Excuse me?!" Then she added "You just let them know we were here! Big mouth!" She pointed at my chest, I looked and sure enough they were both gone... but where could they have gone so quickly?

Defeated I hung my head, I guess we'll just do it your way then. He was probably at home by now. "I can handle it from here" I said and started to walk towards the house. Noticing how dark it was quickly becoming I turned to see that Botan had already left, I sighed and felt a wet substance hit my face. Oh great now it was raining? Just my luck, it was freezing, raining and I was alone. Maybe I wouldnt get raped or murdered on my way to the house. Switching my thoughts from those unpleasant ideas, I instead fantasized about mother having made her infamous chocolate cookies. There was a fat kid inside me, I couldnt help but always want anything with loads of sugar inside. Who was I kidding? Mother wasnt even home from her honeymoon yet! Gahhh I thought, I was completely devastated, I now wanted cookies... I could almost taste them on the tip of my tongue... I stopped abruptly feeling the edge of a large sword across my throat. I stood frozen, panic taking over my body. "Who are you and what business have you hiding and spying on me? The voice spat out, Uhhh oh great was this the ruthless Hiei demon guy holding his sword against my throat? From what I had heard he would just soon slit my throat than look at me. I couldnt form any words, what exactly could I say?

That I was supposed to bring him in on Koenmas orders? Oh yeah I'm sure that would mull over well. I tried to focus on what he was feeling, maybe now would be a great time to try my new skill (that I wasnt sure how to use properly yet) my mind barked back. The sword inched closer to my throat and I did the only thing that I thought would possibly work. "I dont know! I swear I dont even know who you are!" I cried out trying to sound as innocent as possible. Hey this guy was scary. Dont judge me, we all think we're big bad detectives working for the toddler prince until you have Hiei's sword up against your throat ready to slash at any given moment. "I, I just think you're cute!" Did that really just come out of my mouth? Oh lord. I am about to die. No cookies for me. Maybe in the next lifetime. But my words must have taken him by surprise because he removed his sword and kind of had a slight blush on his cheek.

He still looked sinister though, dont get me wrong. But from what I could tell I had embarrassed him. I only knew he was blushing because I could feel the embarrassment brewing inside him. He backed away from me with an almost disgusted look upon his face, then he jumped. And that was the last I saw of him. So that is his weakness? Really? Wow I really am a genius! I joked with myself as I ran the rest of the way home, praying I didnt run into anyone else. I reached the door and pushed the door handle open, stepping inside. I was drenched, thankfully it was warm in the house. I didnt see Shuichi anywhere, which was fine by me. I didnt feel like talking, I was still really shook up. That sealed the deal for me though, I didnt care what mother or Shuichi said, I was going to spend more time training. Being so defenseless like that... I hated that feeling. Yeah I could sense emotions and yeah I could heal any wound, emotionally and even physically but it was at a cost. I had to become stronger if I wanted to be recognized and not underestimated. If I wanted to live...