A/N- I had lost a bit of motivation while writing this, but I have re found it not wanting to just discontinue this. So, here's chapter 6! Wanting to give a shout out to my current reviewers so far I really appreciate you taking the time to read and telling me what you think about it! It makes me realize that I'm not wasting my time and some people enjoy my twist on this! :D Thank you Aly Goode, Kshepps27, and RainbowKitsune! And to all the people who have favorited/followed my story! If you have any questions don't be shy just ask! Enjoy! :D

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Chapter 6

"The Reason"

I walked up to my room and slowly opened up the door, peering inside I flicked on the light as quickly as I could. I felt like someone was watching me... it was so eerie. My every move being analyzed I had checked every room searching for my brother but it seemed he hadn't made it home yet. I walked to the window in my bedroom and shut the curtains, I didn't remember even opening those, the sunlight in the morning made my brain hurt so I usually just kept them closed in general. My room seemed clear, I reached into my dresser drawer and pulled out a blue tank, my under garments, and a pair of black yoga shorts. I Slipped out of my drenched clothing and into the clean, dry ones throwing the wet ones into the laundry basket I kept in my room. I was starving, it was 5 pm and I had not eaten anything all flippin day. I had been to busy dealing with Koenma and that had taken the majority of my time, I walked back out and headed into the kitchen, I pulled out a saute pan and a regular deep one, placing them both on the stove burners.

I checked the freezer and decided to make it simple and cook ramen with added shrimp. Even though Shuichi was nowhere to be found, I would still make enough for him. I added the contents to the appropriate pans and waited, stirring occasionally. I heard someone enter behind me and I turned to greet them, but the face I met had an unreadable expression. Shuichi was upset, but about what I had no idea. I pretended not to notice and gave him a warm inviting smile, "Hey you, I hope you're hungry because I made enough for both of us." His expression seemed surprised like he was anticipating something else. He smiled, lighting up his entire face. "That would be nice, thank you Mizuki." "No problem." I chirped, noticing that the shrimp was fully cooked I seasoned them and then pulled out two bowls, adding the noodles then the shrimp. I slid the bowl over to Shuichi, it was to hot to handle at the moment and I was not exactly sure where mother hid her baking gloves. "Mizuki" I looked up from the steaming bowl, "What's up?" I asked "Tell me, how long have you known?" Puzzled I was not quite sure what he was referring to, the fact he was a demon or maybe I was missing something else, I decided to play it cool "Known... how to cook? Well mom has been teaching me. Why think I could be a chef?" I winked in his direction with a small laugh. He had a small smile and then said "Don't play games, I saw you today." "Shuichi I am not sure what you are referring too."

I just couldnt bear to say it, I knew that he knew that I knew, wow awesome wording there! That Shuichi was in fact a demon...that I knew because I had secretly been recruited by the spirit world prince. We sat in silence until he finally said "I would never harm you or mother Mizuki." His green eyes had lowered and he felt so sad, I walked over to where he stood hovering over his bowl. I placed my hand on his shoulder, "Shuichi I know that, and just because you happen to be a demon doesnt change who you are to me, now. You didnt have to accept me, you didnt have to even treat me like I mattered but you did. You are a brother to me, you taught me so many things about life and well nothings changed." Feeling his emotion perk up, I then decided to drop the bomb on him while the window of opportunity still remained. "So uhh Shuichi, or do you prefer Kurama... I am supposed to bring you in to Koenma... you are supposed to answer for your past crimes... and being that you kept this from me... you should come along and help a girl out?" I smiled the brightest I could possibly muster awaiting his response. He chuckled "Well I suppose you call me Kurama but around mom please keep it Shuichi. I will go with you. But first, can you explain how you got mixed up in all this?" He raised an eyebrow at me. "Heheheh oh sure, I guess." I then explained how Master Kuroko Sanada the first spirit detective wanted to retire soon and she had been interested in me becoming her second, it hadnt taken much to convince Koenma that she was right.

As far as me well I couldnt pass up the opportunity, it seemed like a good idea. But I hadnt learned of him being a demon until this morning. Guess they keep`you on a need to know basis. "I still need to train more though, I suck and I am very weak. Oh by the way! You should keep better friends! That Hiei guy almost killed me. If I hadnt played school girl crush he just may have." I said crossing my arms and pouting up my face, searching for any kind of sympathy. Shuichi only laughed then said "Hiei would not have killed you. Then he would have to answer to me, and believe me he would not like the outcome." "If he knew who I was then why the sword to my throat?" I questioned "That is just him." "Hn, well I am supposed to bring him with me too." "You leave him to me." Silence overtook us, I was fuming over what I had just discovered. What a jerk! He didnt have to do that! I hope I scarred him, and never associates with me, ever! I thought to myself, calming myself I mused that maybe that was all he knew. Koenmas words coming back to me, Hiei was the forbidden child, cast over a cliff as an infant, raised by a band of thieves. That must have been rough, perhaps he just needed time. Oh sometimes I absolutely hated being an empath, I couldnt stay angry at anyone without seeing another side to anything. Life just sucks...

My brother was now assigned to help me, which was a bit of a relief considering what we were going up against. Besides that, I enjoyed his company. We were set to track down Hiei next, Shuichi seemed confidant he knew where he was. I walked a little ways behind him not sure where we were headed. It all looked like forest to me, it was a good thing I had decided to wear the appropriate show attire, my feet were already hurting. Kurama turned his head to look at Mizuki. "We are almost there. Just maybe a few minutes more." He could clearly see the portal that lay ahead of them, he wondered if Mizuki could. She hadnt spoken since Koenma had given the instructions to bring Hiei. He was glad he could accompany her into the demon world. The monsters there were ruthless and no doubt would have wanted a challenge with Koenmas "Pet" as they would phrase it. He was also relieved to learn that she accepted him, even the parts he tried to keep secret from everyone.

She had a way about her that could put anyone at ease, her gift made her be able to peer into someones soul, or at least that's how he saw it. She always found a way to bring comfort and her unrestricted love had no bounds. She was one of the most caring humans he had ever known, aside from mother. They had never learned of her parents or why they had deserted her. Kurama stopped right in front of the portal waiting for Mizuki to catch up, she kind of fumbled along, adding to her clumsiness, dodging every overgrown plant that held thorns. She finally caught up to him with a questioning look in her eyes. "We are fixing to enter the Makai. Please stay close by me." Kurama stated with an added smile. Mizuki nodded her head understanding but she bore the look of annoyance at her brother, they walked forward entering the portal. The bright blue sky soon turned to red and the white clouds were purple, the air was musky and difficult to inhale. There was hardly any form of life, the trees were gone and it was an open dirt pit. "I can sense Hiei, he is nearby. But it seems he has company. Come lets hurry" Kurama led the way almost leaving Mizuki behind. "Hey Shuichi! Wait upppp" Kurama turned and quickly grabbed his sister by the wrist and pulled her alongside him.

Something was not right, Hiei's energy was decreasing by the minute, Kurama sprinted in the direction of his old accomplice in crime. Dropping Mizuki to the ground he observed Hiei's battle. He was losing badly. Hiei kept getting struck from behind and it seemed he was fighting a sorceress, he didnt have a chance. But before Kurama could intervene he was pierced in his stomach dropping to the ground. It was like time stood still. Hiei fell face first into the dirt and Kurama could only stand and watch. "Hiei!" he screamed out, the sorceress turned toward him with a small smile "Are you next?" she asked genuinely, Kurama bit down on his lip trying to compose himself "Mizuki. Go, please."

I looked up at my brother as I was overcome with grief. It washed over me, I couldnt have heard him right? He wanted me to run..to leave him? He couldnt take this woman on by himself! I looked her over, a small satisfied smile upon her lips, her blonde hair danced around her features. She had dark, hate filled eyes. I looked at the small figure laying on the ground, so much pain, disappointment, and regret poured from inside. Hiei was still alive. I looked over at my brother as he stared down the woman, "Dont be so arrogant. I will soon wipe that smile from your face." Shuichi spat out, I had never seen this side of him before, he looked scary. The woman charged him and taking the window of opportunity I ran down to the dying body of Hiei. Shuichi's closest friend, I picked his body up and dragged him into this nearby cave, away from the action. I looked down at his pitiful face, quickly deciding what had to be done I untied my sash and made a tight tourniquet around him, trying to stop the massive amount of blood pouring from him. Oh the irony of this situation, wasnt this the same man who had held his blade to my throat? Now I was going to save his life, well I was going to try my damnedest. I had never performed this before, I closed my eyes and lifted my hands to rest over his wound. I could feel my own lifes energy being extracted from me, pouring from my hands onto this demon. I started to shake from the loss but I held fast, I had to save him.. he needed me, I was the only one who could save his life...

I heard a tapping on the door, distracting me from my reading. Paper thin walls I could hear the door open, close and footsteps. Standing I placed the notebook back onto the counter and opened the door. It was already supper time? The blonde staff member eyed me carefully, I wished I had just stayed in the bathroom. I could still hear her laughter as she had tortured me earlier today. Shivers ran down my spine but I refused to succumb to my fear of her. I quietly whispered that I was not hungry and for her to leave. She gave me a half smile and said "Very well." she walked passed me holding eye contact every step until she had closed the door behind her. She knew I was intimidated by her and she enjoyed that. I clutched my stomach, it was aching and cramping. I had locked myself in that bathroom all day, my back felt like it wanted to give out. I was afraid though. Afraid of being strapped down and tormented. I was absolutely powerless, I walked over to the window and stared out into the fading sun.

Pink and orange danced in the sky, I had not breathed fresh air in so long. I found myself longing to be reunited with the outside world. What if she sought to trap me again? What if tonight she was going to stab me and slice me? I had to get out of this place, but how? And more importantly, where would I go? I had no one, the only person who had been in my life was Henry and well no way I would come crawling to him for support. I shuddered at the thought. Maybe there was a way? I mean a way of escape? I looked up at the ceiling remembering how Ren had come that fateful night, anywhere was better than here right? Being caged like I was an animal never leaving or breathing the outside air again. I went to the bath area and debated what I could use to cut into the ceiling. I finally made a choice, I grabbed the pencil from my notebook spirals and stabbed the mirror as hard as I could dragging it down until a few pieces fell down onto the counter.

Picking up a sizable shard of the glass I did my best to remove all traces of the glass into the sink. I went back in the other room and put on some tennis shoes, black sweats and that was about all I needed from in there. No one should be coming to check on me, but I still shut the bathroom door behind me. I picked up the glass and climbed onto the counter from here I could reach the ceiling with no problems. Good thing for me the sheet rock they had used was paper thin, if not then this would have taken several days. Depending on how hard I worked my escape would be at the latest, tomorrow night. I scraped until my palms were bloodied, blood dripped from my hands down onto my face, running from my forehead to my neck. I could not even feel the pain anymore, I was to wrapped up in determination on finishing my hole in the ceiling to care about anything else. "It's lights out in here." I heard from the other room, I paused I hadnt even heard anyone open the door. "Ah, Um, Okay, I will be done shortly." I stammered out "Of course you will." The voice replied, I swallowed hard.

I finished cleaning myself up, and applied as much pressure as I could to the palms of my hands to stop the bleeding. I was halfway there I thought as I stared up at the ceiling. I checked the time, it was about midnight. That woman barging in had made me lose focus, if I were caught this would all be for nothing and I would be supervised at all times to ensure I do not attempt this again, I would probably also be heavily medicated so that I could no longer think for myself. I leaned up against the wall releasing all my weight and sunk down, I stared at my hands, dried caked blood around the open wound. I thought about my escape plan, I should probably take the left from up there, it seemed more logical and less people. Where would I go? I would have the police force looking for me so I would need to be quick about it. Ahh, I hated making decisions. Couldn't someone else do that part for me? Me equals the most indecisive person on the face of the earth.

Where could one flee in the middle of a populated city? Not like I had much time to think this all over, my door creaked open. Fear shot through me instantaneously my entire body trembled, but nothing compared to what happened next. I heard shrieks and cries from outside my walls, coming from the next room over, banging. It sounded like someone was being thrown against the wall! Jumping to my feet I held the door closed with all my might, which by the way wasn't a whole lot. Geez why hadn't I used this time locked away to build my muscle strength? It's not like I had anything better to do! The screams of terror shot through my ears and my door burst open flinging me to the counter, staff crowded around me and held me to the floor injecting me with a needle into my arm, and telling me to calm down.

I was tied down to my bed and helplessly cried out for someone to let me free. They had found my notebook and I watched them take it from my room, they were going to torture me again! Everyone in this asylum was in on it. They experimented and tormented the patients here. This was my proof! If I only lived long enough to tell someone outside of this place... tears fell from my eyes as I struggled to free myself, and that's when I saw them again. I silenced my body and stared over at the glowing red eyes. I felt hardly no fear this time though, I was somewhat used to this madness and I told myself it was a figment of my imagination. I had bigger issues to worry about. It did stare at me though, in the shadows. "What do you want from me?! Why are you always here? Just leave me alone!" I heard myself yelling, I am always here, but only inside your mind. You need to wake up. The words were spoken so coolly in my own mind, and the voice had not belonged to me. "How did you do that?" I asked but I had no reply this time. I was filled with concern and a sadness that overtook my own feelings of fear. I was feeling this dark shadows emotion... but I did not understand how?