As the summary implied this is a Kurama-based fic, but that doesn't mean the others won't have their parts in it. I try very hard to stick to the original Yu Yu Hakusho storyline by Yoshihiro Togashi-sama, and I've spent plenty of hours checking to make sure that every single detail intertwined correctly to help the story go smoothly.
Well, now that I'm done babbling, a few important facts. I don't do shonen ai, at all, so if you're looking for it you may not want to spend your time on my story, as you will find none.
Also, on FF.N I've categorized this as an Angst/Mystery, and again I believe it holds true.
I really enjoy writing, and I hope that you can enjoy what I have written.
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Didn't you notice?
The Reikai Tentai are on a mission to capture a strange demon that has found its way into the Ningenkai. Koenma's guidance: "Actually we don't know anything about this demon, just that he's killed five humans since he arrived. Good luck!"
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"Stupid pacifier breath probably sends me out 'cause he enjoys watching me struggle. This is so STUPID!" Yusuke screamed.
Kurama gave him a disapproving look. "Yusuke, we're trying to catch this demon by surprise."
"Well its not like you can blame me or anything, I mean, its Friday and I went to stupid school just to make Kayko happy and then stupid Takenaka gives me a stupid lecture! Now Koenma sends us out on a stupid mission telling us not to stop until we catch a stupid demon!" Yusuke raved.
"I'll ignore that last comment, Detective." Hiei grumbled.
"Oh, sorry guys, guess I got a little carried away."
"Never mind that Yusuke. I believe we have found the demon, you may get your weekend after all."
"No way, seriously? Uh-where?"
Kurama pointed to a small forest clearing that was radiating a dark green light.
"Oh yeah, now its time for the fun part!" Kuwabara said enthusiastically.
The demon was small, probably only three feet tall, its skin the same shade of green as the forest. It sat huddled amongst a pile of bones, all of them clearly human.
"Alright," Yusuke whispered, "Let's get this over with." He pointed his right index finger at the small demon. "SPIRIT GUN!"
To everyone's surprise the small demon did a backflip, avoiding the attack entirely. "Not very good assassins if you can't keep quiet, hm?" It spoke in a high, raspy voice. The demon turned to face them.
Yusuke walked into the clearing, followed by the others. "I was hoping to knock you out cold, bring you back to Spirit world and then head to the arcade, but, hey, who says you have to go by what I say?"
"Cocky little human, you wish to be the first to die?" The demon ran on all fours towards Yusuke, who easily dodged to the right. "Shall this one be first then?" The demon directed itself towards Kuwabara.
"Gah! Thanks a lot Urameshi!" Kuwabara summoned his Spirit Sword and knocked the demon into a tree.
"Wretched human, hiding your abilities!" The demon decided to charge Kurama, who summoned his rose whip and knocked it to the ground, a fresh wound appearing on its shoulder.
"A plant wielder are you?" The demon charged again at Kurama. "Haha! Catch me if you can!"
Kurama swung his rose whip and tangled it loosely around the small demon.
"Yeah! Nice catch Kurama!" called Yusuke.
"Indeed." Mumbled the little demon. It grabbed ahold of the rose whip, "I shall enjoy this!" The demon sent a blast of green sparks at Kurama through the rose whip. Before he could even blink Kurama was enveloped by the sparks, he let out a harsh cry of pain.
"Kurama, let go!" Hiei called.
But Kurama was either unwilling or unable to, for he stood immobilized as the sparks continued to hit him through his whip.
"Kurama!" Yusuke called, charging the small demon.
In a flash Hiei was between the two demons. He cut through the rose whip, halting the attack. Kurama fell forward onto the ground. The small demon was laughing hysterically. Yusuke now stood before him, his Rei Gun charged. "You creep!" The demon continued to laugh, and with a flash of green light it disappeared. "What the-?" Yusuke looked around for a sign of the demon, but it had gone. He cursed and walked over to Hiei and Kuwabara, who were knelt beside an unconscious Kurama.
"How is he?"
"He looks fine." Stated Kuwabara.
No sooner had he spoke than Kurama had opened his eyes.
"Hey Kurama, you okay?" Yusuke asked.
"Yes." Kurama replied, pushing himself into a sitting position. "I'm fine. What happened to the demon?"
"Stupid thing got away. You sure you're alright? It sounded like you were in a lot of pain."
Kurama discarded the remnants of his whip, flexing his right hand to return feeling into it. "Yes, I'm fine now. I suppose it just caught me off guard. Thank you Hiei."
"Hn."
"Whew! Well, let's all go home then, we can go after the little guy again tomorrow."
So the spirit detectives parted ways, agreeing to meet again the next morning.
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Yusuke yawned widely, stumbling over his own feet. "Man am I beat!"
"What's the matter Yusuke? Didn't sleep well last night?" Kurama asked.
"Me? Nah, I slept like a log. After I went to bed at three that is."
"Three? Geez Urameshi, what were you doing all night?" Gaped Kuwabara.
"Beating the last level of my new video game."
Kurama sighed, "I was expecting that sort of answer from you Yusuke."
"Yeah, well I did beat it. Hey Kurama, you feeling alright?"
"Yes, I'm feeling fine Yusuke, why do you ask?" Kurama was surprised at his sudden show of concern.
"Ah-I don't know. Just forget it."
Hiei disappeared momentarily, reappearing by a tree twenty yards away. He pulled out his sword as he jumped up into the tree. A squeal was heard before their mission objective fell to the ground.
"Ah! Wretched fools are back again, eh?"
"Nice going Hiei." Yusuke gave him a thumbs up.
"Let's just get this over with Detective."
Yusuke posed for his Spirit Gun. "Alright little beastie, in the name of Spirit World you are under arrest!"
A moment of awkward silence passed before Kuwabara doubled over with laughter.
Kurama sighed, "I think you've been playing too many video games Yusuke."
The demon smirked. "I see, I see. The human wants me to come quietly. I will comply, but only if you can catch me again!"
"No problem." Yusuke ran for the demon.
The small demon avoided Yusuke, and Kuwabara, who had also attempted to catch it, and began running circles around Kurama. "Catch me if you can, catch me if you can!"
"Uh, Hiei?" Yusuke questioned, eyes following the demon. "I think you might have knocked that guy out of that tree just a little too hard."
"Or perhaps it was just insane to begin with."
Kurama stood quietly, analyzing the small demons' movements. After a few more circles the demon broke its path and shot towards Yusuke. Yusuke fired his spirit gun at him. Just before the attack hit, the demon disappeared. Meanwhile Yusuke's spirit gun was headed straight for Kurama. He easily avoided, but while he was jumping the demon reappeared and latched itself onto Kurama's right arm. The creature smiled wickedly and attacked Kurama with the same green sparks as before. His entire body was engulfed in a faint green glow. After a brief resistance a scream escaped his lips.
"Kurama!" Yusuke cried. He powered up his Spirit Gun again, aiming at the small demon, but suddenly froze. The two were hanging in the air, and because the demon was holding on to Kurama...he couldn't be sure he wouldn't hit him.
Hiei's sword flew through the air and pinned the demon to a tree, his sword firmly in its' leg.
Yusuke ran forward and caught Kurama, who was again unconscious. "Hiei, tie that thing up so we can get it back to Spirit World. I'll call Botan."
"What about me Urameshi? Can I help?" Kuwabara asked, his voice concerned.
"You just watch over Kurama."
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Botan arrived within minutes. "Yusuke, you didn't explain anything to me, what's the big rush about?"
"Kurama was hurt by that things' attack, and he won't wake up. We need to get him to Genkai's."
Botan was about to voice her concern when Yusuke shot her a 'questions later' look. "Alright Yusuke. I'll need you to come with me, I can't carry Kurama and the demon at the same time."
"Right."
"The rest of you can go home now."
Hiei immediately disappeared.
"Geez, sometimes I wonder if that guy cares about anyone but himself. Urameshi, call me and tell me how Kurama's doing, you got that?"
"Sure thing Kuwabara. Alright Botan, let's go."
"Right, hold on tight."
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{End Chapter 1}
{End Chapter 1}
