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Chapter 2: On patrolling

A few months have passed...

Enki, the ruler of Makai made a patrol policy in their world. After a few weeks, he made sure that Meikai would do the same. He also suggested Enma Daiou, king of Reikai, to adapt this policy to be able to break the barrier between good youkais and humans, and to protect humans from the fleeing out of the bad youkais. Reikai accepted sincerely. Enma entrusted the responsibility to his son Koenma. And as a prince, he must do something for the two worlds to keep moving and retain the beauty they possess.

"Yusuke!" A rowdy voice called. Yusuke turned and was amazed.

"Kuwabara?! Hey!"

He hadn't seen his friend for a month or two. NO communication between them. They stopped for a while and talked a lot.

"Why aren't you calling? Did Keiko ban you from using phone?! You don't even visit!" Kuwabara screeched.

"Grr... Will you cut that out?! No, I'm just busy." Yusuke said seriously, brushing his hair with his fingers.

"Whoa... with that gesture, ne, you sure are serious!!" Kuwabara hollered.

"Heh... You're not calling and visiting, too! I bet you're busy with your Yukina." Yusuke said and smirked slyly. "Any improvements?"

"Uh, well... I'm just visiting her, what's wrong with that?!" Kuwabara protested.

"Oh so you admit it! GOTCHA!".

"I'm gonna kill you jerk!"

"If you can! Haha!"

Kuwabara stopped as if he remembered something.

"By the way, since your wedding we hadn't seen each other! How's the... you know! Your... hehehehe!!" Kuwabara grinned devilishly.

Yusuke's whole face reddened. "That's below the belt!!"

Kuwabara sneered. " Sorry!" Yusuke still blushed.

"Well... I really wonder why Koenma-sama called for us. Sheez.. I thought we're not Reikai tanteis anymore?!" Kuwabara complained.

"I do believe this is a serious one. you know Koenma wouldn't call us if this is unimportant!" Yusuke opposed.

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They were on their way to Reikai palace when somebody called them.

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"Guys." They looked behind. Who would have such a handsome, husky voice??

"Ku – Kurama?! You're here too!" The two chorused.

"Yes. I'm a Reikai tantei, too, ne?" Kurama chuckled.

"Oh yeah definitely!! Hey... I haven't seen you for a month now! How are ya?" Yusuke asked.

"I'm just fine. How about you? How's married life?" Kurama asked.

"Nyahaha! You bet Kurama, that's hard for Yusuke!" Kuwabara laughed hard.

"Kuwa… I wouldn't want to talk with you again!" Yusuke yelled, then he turned to Kurama. "Actually, it's kinda hard. But it's just... okay! Hehe!" Yusuke scratched his head.

"Really!" Kuwabara butted in.

"Hey I'm not talking to you!" Yusuke angrily said.

They continued walking as they arrive to Reikai palace. The life-sized door opened.

"I missed Reikai!" Yusuke giggled.

"Yeah! Absolutely! Do you agree Kurama?!" Kuwabara slotted.

"Of course." Kurama smiled.

"How about me?! You didn't miss me?!" A girl popped out of the dark.

"Huh? Waaah! Botan-chan!!" Yusuke cried.

"Botan?! You're still alive!" Kuwabara slighted.

"Heh! And you're still breathing after all!! Good thing you came!" Botan said.

"How's life Botan-chan?" Kurama asked over.

"Hey Kurama! I didn't notice you! Sorry 'bout that. I've been messed up by these jerks! Anyway... I'm fine! How about you? Guess you're becoming more handsome as days go by, huh!" Botan commented. She stared at Kurama from head to foot. He's really cute!

"Thanks Botan-chan. You, too. You're becoming more beautiful." Kurama remarked.

"Really?! Why thanks a lot Kurama-kun! I'm gonna treat you!" Botan flattery said.

"No thanks Botan, it's okay." Kurama smiled at her.

"Botan! I knew it! You really have a crush on Kurama! Same case with you Kurama! And hey! I'm not a jerk, that's Kuwa-kun!" Yusuke beamed.

"Oh really?! You are funny!" Kuwabara said ironically.

"Okay, enough of these things, guys! Koenma-sama is already waiting for you!! But... wait, where's Hiei-kun?" Botan looked everywhere. "He's not here?"

"Huh? That little anti-social shrimp?!" Kuwabara asked dryly.

"He can't come. He's busy doing his tour of duty in Makai." Kurama said.

"OHH!!" Botan hit her head. "Sorry about my forgetfulness! He's really not available because he's also doing the patrol!!" Botan hit her head again.

"What do you mean, 'also'?" Yusuke asked uneasily.

"OHH!! My tongue slipped again!! Well... What's the big deal anyway?! It's just fine, ne?!"

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"WHAAAT?! You mean we're going to do patrol?! Omigawd!" Kuwabara said in an astounded tone.

Yusuke pondered deeply. "So you're implying that we're Reikai tanteis again??" He asked in a very concerned tone.

Koenma shook his head.

"No it's not that! What I'm trying to say here is, the Reikai council wouldn't produce Reikai tanteis anymore, but we are obliged to give job to the former tanteis and others who have the ability to do so to protect Ningenkai in case some bad youkais will escape from the hole. You do know we really can't avoid it, don't you?" Koenma explained.

"I got your point, Koenma." Kurama said.

"I still can't get it! I mean... What's the difference? Tantei, patroller. It's just the same, ne?!" Kuwabara scratched his head.

"I agree! As a tantei, we look after youkais and kick youkai butts, join a tournament, win and go home. Then we get to know a lot of people. A patroller looks after people, save them if a youkai gets them in a mess. Yeah, what's the difference?!" asked the puzzled Yusuke. "Ne Kurama whatcha think?

"Well, a tantei obtains a mission every now and then, and it's a totally big responsibility. Got no choice but to follow, there's more to plan and talk about. A patroller observes, saves people if they are in a real disaster. It's not dependability on the part of pending victims. If you see a person caught in a dilemma, you have the option to help him or not. Keenness to help is the aim, not for anything else. And as Koenma said, Reikai wouldn't and would really not produce Reikai tanteis anymore because I believe they can't find someone who got the same abilities as you have or as we have, Yusuke." Kurama explicated.

"Exactly! Good points, Kurama!" Koenma praised Kurama.

"I still really can't get it! Damn. Uh, well I don't care anymore! Kuwabara complained.

"I guess I can relate a bit to what Kurama had just said...!" Yusuke said.

"Why do you keep on arguing about the distinction of this patroller from tantei anyway?! It's not the reason why you're here right? It's just a waste of time if you keep on disagreeing! My gosh!" Botan grumbled.

"She's right. We really don't need to talk about these." Kurama agreed.

"SEE? I'm a genius!" Botan laughed hard.

Everybody sweat dropped.

"So, do you accept our proposal?" Koenma asked.

"Eh... I'm going to think about it...!" Yusuke hesitantly replied.

"Oh C'mon Yusuke! You don't have to think about it deeply ne?!" Botan jokingly said.

Yusuke looked at Kuwabara, and so did he. They both gawked at Kurama. Kurama simply smiled.

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"Sheez, I really can't believe this! We're now roaming around Ningenkai!" Kuwabara cried.

Yusuke and Kuwabara together with Botan were walking down the streets.

"I'm here to get your daily sked!! So we can break in the patrol sked without spoiling your daily work! Got it?! Don't worry Kuwabara-kun! You're lucky enough you're just here in Ningenkai! Haha!" Botan said with pleasure.

Kuwabara handed to Botan their sked. "What do you mean?" Kuwabara asked.

"I mean... Look at Jin and Touya. As well as Wakamaru, Suzuki, Chuu and Rinku. They have accepted Koenma-sama's offer. But they are in a different place! They're not here in Ningenkai!" Botan comforted the two.

"I wonder why Japan is the target of these youkais! Grr... Why not another country, ne?!" Yusuke marveled.

"Because our country is the youkai threshold."

Yusuke turned. "Huh?! Sheez! It's just you Kurama!"

"Hi Kurama!" Botan shrugged.

"Why do you always pop out of nowhere?!" Kuwabara asked irritably.

"Uh, sorry about that. Hi to you too." Kurama smiled at Botan.

"Why are you here anyway? I thought we have different patrol sked?" Yusuke asked.

"Yes. Our professor dismissed us early. How's patrolling?" Kurama asked.

"Boring! No youkai kicking-butt action!" Kuwabara said intensely. Kurama chortled.

"By the way... I heard you're studying in Todai! You're great!! How was it?!" Yusuke commended him.

"Ah, thanks! I'm a bit busier now compared to high school. There are so many activities to do."

"But you're still handsome! You don't look drained!" Botan highly praised him.

"Thanks." Kurama said cheerily.

"Uh, well, not as handsome as I am!" Yusuke snorted.

"In your face Yusukeee!" Botan hurled a fist in front of Yusuke's face.

"C'mon!, you had a crush on me before!! Hahaha!" Yusuke teasingly said.

BOOGSSHHH!!KAPOWW!

"What the...! EH?? KEIKO-CHAN?!"

"What are you chattering about, huh?!" Keiko dragged Yusuke. I've been looking for you for 2 hours already!! We'll go to the grocery store. Come with me, now! I need help!" Keiko was annoyed.

"Huh?! But wait!! Keiko!!" Yusuke pleaded.

"No buts, Yusuke Urameshi!!"

"Keiko! I'm working! Can't you see?!"

"What work? Talking?! Oh c'mon Yusuke! Don't kid on me please?!"

"But Keiko, we're patrolling, right Kuwabara?!" Yusuke eyed Kuwabara.

"Ah... oh! Yes Keiko he's right!!" Kuwabara nodded repeatedly.

"See?! That's our job ya know!" Yusuke uttered.

Keiko turned to Kurama and Botan. This means she doesn't trust even Kuwabara. "Is that true??" Keiko asked, still dragging Yusuke.

"Yes! Actually... eh... he's working for Ko—..." Kurama covered up her mouth.

"Ah Keiko-chan, he's a patroller. He looks after people and places." Kurama muttered.

Botan whispered to Kurama. "Whatcha do that for?"

"Keiko wouldn't be happy if she knew Yusuke is working for Koenma AGAIN." Kurama murmured back.

Keiko seemed to be satisfied. She let go of Yusuke. "Ah... okay. Sorry for my infantile behavior. Really sorry Yusuke-kun! Sorry to you too, Kuwabara- kun, Kurama-kun and Botan-chan." Keiko bowed her head.

Yusuke composed himself. "It's all right, Keiko! No need to do that!"

Kurama patted Keiko's shoulder. "If you want, I'll just accompany you to the grocery store. That is, if you don't mind." Kurama asked civilly.

Keiko's face lightened a bit, then turned to Yusuke. "Is it all right to you?"

"Why not?! Besides Kurama is not that harmful ne? Promise I won't get jealous! Haha!" Yusuke strutted.

"Hey, wait!" Botan interrupted. "How about me?! I don't want to be left here!"

"Very well then Botan C'mon let's go!" Keiko pulled Botan along.

"Bye Kuwa-kun! Thanks, Yusuke-kun... dear! Take care! Ja ne!" Keiko said happily.

"Hey Kurama take care of those two, ne?!" Yusuke waved to Kurama.

"Don't worry." Kurama answered back.

Botan and Kurama looked back at Yusuke, then mouthed something to Yusuke, He lip-read: You owe us one. Botan and Kurama winked at him.

"You're lucky to have Keiko-chan, Yusuke! She's such an understanding girl!!" Kuwabara cried out. Yusuke's not listening. "Hey, Yusuke are you all right?!"

Yusuke was teary-eyed. "Huhuhu... I owe something to Kurama and Botan!"

"I guess you're gonna treat them for a dinner! Hahaha!" Kuwabara growled. "Hey... speaking of treat and whatever... How about a payment from Koenma?!"

"Oh! Good you reminded me about it! We're working and yet we don't have anything to get back?! That's really unfair for our part, ne?!

"You bet!! C'mon! Let's go to Reikai!!"

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Hiei's hectic sked makes it hard for him to catch up with the training of the patrollers. But he thought he didn't need it anymore for he had enough knowledge of it. As he was patrolling all by himself down Makai, he saw someone who was blocking the way.

"Hey..." He said scornfully. He was taken aback to see that was a girl.

"Where am I...?" The girl asked. She was badly hurt. Blood was oozing from her legs.

Hiei carried her. The girl dimly asked. "Where are we... going?"

"To a place where someone can heal your wounds." He coldly replied.

The girl stared at his eyes. "Thank you very much..." The girl fainted.

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