InuYasha Fan Fiction / Yu Yu Hakusho Fan Fiction ❯ Adding Spice ❯ Chapter Two ( Chapter 2 )

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Chapter Two:

 

They were sitting down at a diner across from the basketball court, and Sango was yet again, stuck paying for lunch. Fortunately for her, and unfortunately for them, her `dearest friends' were called off. They all had busy schedules to keep, and their employer was not in the least bit understanding. The only thing good about their job, was the fact that they all worked together. They were a team, all with different jobs. Normally they would all be called off together. Today there was need for only holy powers, so only Miroku, Kagome, and Kikyou were gathered.

 

Sango didn't have any place to be, so she volunteered to bring the kids back to their homes. She was a bit surprised when Kurama tagged along as well. The children were ahead of them, babbling on about basketball. Shippou was complaining because of his height. Souta ruffled Shippou's hair. Kohaku stood next to them, boasting about how they could never beat him.

 

Sango was distracted with the boys when Kurama's voice broke through her thoughts. “Tell me about yourself.”

 

“What do you want to know?” Sango asked him.

 

“For starters,” he said, “Why don't you tell me what you do for a living?”

 

Sango laughed nervously, “It's really not important, we just do random jobs. We're like mercenaries, doing jobs that nobody else will do. It's not always fun, but we get the reward of helping people that need us.”

 

Kurama sensed that she was leaving something out, but didn't want to question her. What she did for a living was her business, she was probably embarrassed by her job. He understood, his job called for things he didn't want to do also.

 

“What about you?” Sango asked.

 

“Law enforcement. I work with a detective agency.” He told her. She didn't tell him the whole truth, and neither did he tell her it. Sure he worked with a detective agency, but he didn't solve normal cases. She didn't need to know that at the moment.

 

“A detective? That's interesting. I bet you have to keep everything a secret.” She joked. `It's the same with me.'

 

Kurama could sense that things were going to get uncomfortable, so he changed the subject. “How long have you known your friends?”

 

“For years,” Sango laughed, “I've known Kagome since 8th grade. She was a year younger than I was, but we just clicked. Kagome's a really great person, happy and carefree. She's the glue that keeps our group together.”

 

Kurama waited for her to continue, and she didn't disappoint him. He could see that this was a good topic. She was really comfortable speaking of her friends.

 

“Miroku was actually a year ahead of me, and two years ahead of Kagome. We were all taking a class together when we met. Miroku is a first class pervert. He introduced himself by asking for us to bare his child, then continued to grope us.” She shook her head, “It ended up with Miroku having a very painful collision with my hand.”

 

“And Kikyou?” Kurama asked.

 

“Kikyou is Kagome's older sister. Let's see… Kagome is twenty now, so Kikyou is twenty-six. It's shocking how they look so much alike. Kikyou was always alone, so we took her into our group. She is the kindest of us, so understanding. It takes a lot to earn her trust, but once you have it, it's hard to break.”

 

Kurama nodded. “I know someone like that. My friend Hiei. It takes so long just to earn a little of his trust. He's sometimes cold, but he's very loyal to his friends. Though, he'd never call any of us his friends.”

 

“Sounds like quite the character.”

 

“Indeed he is.”

 

They didn't talk much the whole way to the Higurashi's shrine. There wasn't much to say, they just walked and enjoyed each other's company. Occasionally they commented on the boys, and about certain parts of their lives that were able to be said. When they got to the Shrine, Kurama went his separate way.

 

“Perhaps we will meet again.” He told her softly.

 

She smiled, “Maybe so.”

 

He held out his hand, which she took. Kurama kissed the back of her hand.

 

“Until we meet again.” He said.

 

She nodded, and watched as he turned around and walked away.

 

“You think he's cute don't you?” Kohaku teased. Sango turned a violent shade of red. “You think he's cute!”

 

Sango waved her hands in front of her face, “Hush, I don't even know him.”

 

Shippou jumped up, “Yeah, but you know he's cute. Admit it!”

 

She coughed, “Great game today guys! Kohaku, maybe you should go easier on them…”

 

She watched as all three boys rolled their eyes at the same time. Sango gave them a look of disbelief. The boys were together too much for their own good. Next thing that would happen, they'd start finishing each others sentences.

 

Luckily, Mrs. Higurashi came to the door and saved her some embarrassment. She gave them all a smile, “Why don't you dears come inside?”

 

“Me and Kohaku have to get going. Kikyou asked if you could watch over Shippou until Inuyasha came over.” Sango told her.

 

“Of course,” Mrs. Higurashi smiled, “It's always wonderful spending time with my grandson.”

 

Sango thanked her. Shippou was a handful to take care of sometimes.

 

…………………..

 

Kurama walked through the door to his office, if you could call it an office. It was more of a closet with a desk and a phone. Koenma had given it to him as a `gift', bribing him to stay with them. After Kurama had graduated highschool, he had every intention of quitting his job as a detective, his dues being paid off. Koenma still needed him, or at least said he did. They hadn't gone on a case in months.

 

All had been silent around the agency. He hadn't seen Hiei in weeks, Yuusuke was always found around Keiko, and Kuwabara was off in college. Everybody was so busy lately. Everybody but him, he was free to do what he pleased. He didn't have much to do, so he often found himself in boredom-lane. Kurama wished a case would come up just so he'd be able to keep busy.

 

Yuusuke had finally pestered Koenma enough it seemed. They were all getting a paycheck now, regardless of whether or not work was done. It was a paycheck of considerable size as well. They went on dangerous jobs, they would be properly paid for them. They were risking their lives for people that didn't even know they existed. It wasn't fun being a hero for people that didn't deserve one.

 

His thoughts brought him back to Sango. She was a beautiful person, and he could tell she was just as beautiful on the inside. She was hiding something though, and he was going to find out just what it was.

 

He couldn't be angry with her for being secretive. He was also keeping secrets. He couldn't just tell her his occupation the first time he met her. What would he say? “Hey, I work for a detective agency in Spirit world, solving cases that involve demons. My employer is King Yama's son. So want to go to dinner tonight?” He laughed.

 

“What's so funny Kurama?” Koenma asked, startling him. He hadn't even realized that the Demi-God was in there. Since when was Koenma able to hide himself so well? Then again, Koenma had been different lately.

 

Ever since he found out that the reason for many of Ningenkai's problems, he had been acting strangely. King Yama had caused many troubles in Ningenkai, many things that the detectives had to fix. Those things included letting the barrier slip, and letting demons into Ningenkai. Koenma wasn't very happy with that either.

 

Now Koenma was able to stay in his adult form, no longer needing his toddler form. His adult form made him look more threatening sometimes. Like when he was angry. Like right now, Kurama could see he was very angry.

 

“What is it?” Kurama asked, curious.

 

“What is it?! There was a demon loose, and I couldn't find Yuusuke to get to it!” Koenma said.

 

“Was?”

 

“Yes! There was a demon loose. For some reason, it's been exterminated. We don't know who did it either, it was there one minute, and then in ashes the next!” Koenma said, his voice raising, “It isn't the first time this has happened either! For months occurrences like this have been happening, and we haven't been able to see who's behind it.”

 

Kurama noticed that the demi-god was quickly going into hysterics over this. But with most of what Koenma said, there was something hidden in there. He wasn't disappointed this time either.

 

“You mean, that for months this has been happening, and just now you're letting me know?” Kurama asked, raising an eyebrow.

 

Koenma laughed nervously, and scratched the back of his head, “I didn't think it was important until now.”

 

Kurama shook his head, “Where is the team?”

 

“Yuusuke is at home, most likely asleep. Kuwabara is in class. Hiei… is most likely still in Makai with Mukuro.” He told him.

 

“When do we begin?”

 

Koenma smiled widely, “I knew you'd understand, Kurama. Now first….”

 

……………….

 

Kagome came into her and Sango's shared apartment, and plopped down on the couch. She leaned her head back, covering her eyes with her arm. She groaned loudly. Sango sat down next to her.

 

“Long mission?” Sango asked her.

 

“Not really. It only took two ofudas and three arrows, and it was dust.” She said.

 

“Then the problem was?”

 

“Those giant trolls were there again!” She whined, “Its so hard trying to purify something when you're hiding from those stupid trolls.”

 

“Ogres,” Sango corrected her, “Trolls are much uglier.”

 

“Well these `ogres' are pretty ugly. Why do they keep following us, Sango?” she asked.

 

“I'm not sure, maybe they want to catch us in the act or something. Or maybe somebody has a secret admirer.” She teased.

 

Kagome removed her arm, and full faced grinned at Sango. “If anybody has a secret admirer, it's most likely you. Who was that guy?”

 

She shrugged, “I have no idea. That was strange, don't you think?”

 

“Maybe,” Kagome said, “But he was gorgeous! Those green eyes were amazing, and his red hair. I want hair like that!”

 

Sango watched as Kagome's eyes got wide and dreamy. She decided that she should stop this before her friend started drooling. “Did the boss say anything about the ogres?”

 

“Sesshoumaru? Not really, but he's curious about them. He said he wasn't threatened, so I suppose it isn't that big of a deal.” She rolled her eyes, “He's not threatened because he doesn't have to deal with them. For being as almighty as he is, he sure doesn't do a lot.”

 

“No,” Sango said, “He does stuff when it's dangerous. You know he's taken jobs with us a number of times.”

 

“Important ones, yes. When it comes to something gross and `unimportant', he calls us in.” Kagome wiped her brow, “And this one was really gross. It was huge, brown, green horns all over the place, and had horribly bad breath. Oh, Sango, it was disgusting.”

 

“It's a paycheck, so don't complain.” Sango told her.

 

Kagome picked up the nearest book and threw it at her. When it didn't hit, Sango stuck her tongue out at her. Kagome muttered something about it not being a boomerang.

 

“Why were the Holys called only?” Sango asked.

 

Kagome shrugged her shoulders, “I'm not sure. I think it may have been more aura than strength. The Combats weren't needed.”

 

Sango nodded, it was understandable. Under Sesshoumaru's organization there were three classes. The Combats were the muscle of the group. The Holys dealt with purification and anything else spiritual. Then there was the Youkai, who dealt with whatever was handed to them. There were only nine of them, so it was pointless to put it into classes. It did make it slightly easier when assigning jobs came in though. Some people were even in two classes.

 

The Combats included Sango, Kohaku, and Inuyasha. The Holys were Kikyou, Kagome, and Miroku. The Youkai were Sesshoumaru, Kouga, and Ayame. Most of the Youkai also fit into the Combats category.

 

“Where is Kohaku?” Kagome asked.

 

“He's at home with Father. I need a break from him. We've had him over for about a week now.” It was true, too. Kohaku was having trouble sleeping, often having nightmares. Sango's presence dulled them a bit, so he was spending the nights with her.

 

His nightmares were getting so bad, that he and Sango had to share a bed. He would always wake up screaming, and then bursting into tears. It was killing her to see her brother in so much pain.

 

“It isn't getting better, is it?” Kagome asked softly.

 

She shook her head, “No, it's only getting worse. What are causing these dreams?”

 

“I don't know. If you'd like, I could purify them out.”

 

Sango shook her head again, “I want him to get rid of them the natural way.”

 

“That would probably be best, he's subjected to enough supernatural things as it is.”

 

“Is that what is causing this? Maybe I should pull him out of our group. He's wonderful with his chain-scythe, but it's so dangerous. You think it'll leave an imprint on his psyche? He's only twelve…” she said.

 

Kagome wrapped an arm around her, “Maybe you should talk to him about it first.” She sighed. Kagome wished she could help out her friends, but there wasn't anything she could do.

 

Before either could say anything else, the phone rang. Kagome went to get it.

 

“If it's Miroku, no he can't come over.” Sango teased.

 

Kagome put a finger to her lips and picked up the phone, “Higurashi and Taijiya.”

 

“Taijiya and Higurashi!” Sango commented, still teasing her.

 

Kagome groaned, “Hi Sesshoumaru….Yeah, like I said it went fine… yes, the trolls were there again… What? Why would they be…?”

 

Sango raised an eyebrow, and Kagome signaled for her to be quiet.

 

“I see, I'll tell her. You don't need us for anything tonight do you? Alright, Goodnight Sesshoumaru.”

 

“What did he say?”

 

“He investigated, imagine that, Sesshoumaru actually doing something,” Kagome laughed, “He investigated those stupid ogres. It turns out they're lackeys from Reikai.”

 

“Why would Reikai be interested in us?”

 

“He doesn't know. He does know, is that the ruler of Reikai isn't too happy about us exterminating these demons. Reikai is under new management now it seems, and they're trying to keep track of everything. So evading their spies isn't something that goes well with them.” Kagome told her.

 

“Understandable. They must think we're doing it on purpose too. I've never angered a God before, this should be fun.” Sango grinned.

 

…………..

 

Alright, a slightly longer chapter for you guys. I stop at the worst places. But if I don't stop somewhere, I'd probably never find a good enough spot to stop. I know you'd probably prefer me going on with it, but if I never stopped, you'd never get a chapter.

 

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