Yu Yu Hakusho Fan Fiction / InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ The Rose that Binds ❯ Chapter 8 ( Chapter 8 )

Okay, here's the next installment. I'm sorry it took so long, but I couldn't get to a computer until now. Read and enjoy people, okay? Oh, and before any of you ask, at the bottom, my brother and sister wanted to put in their 2 cents.

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Chapter 8

 

Koenma opened his eyes to the ceiling of his office. "Tell me it was all a dream. Please tell me they didn't bring the two Youkos here," he begged George, who had just brought him a glass of water.

 

"Uh. . .Well. . ."

 

The toddler prince closed his eyes, took a deep breath, and opened them. His chair squeaked and he looked over, only to see Youko Keisu sitting in his oversized chair, his legs propped up on one of the many stacks of papers. Saiyu was sitting on the desk, her legs crossed, and reading their files.

 

She looked at him, her face emotionless. "This information is very interesting. But I am afraid it is a little out of date. I now have an assortment of two hundred thirty-seven deadly plants and have killed nine hundred thirteen demons. Seventeen of which were Kishan's."

 

Keisu yawned while the others--excluding Koenma, who was shaking so badly he wasn't paying that much attention--looked at her in slight amazement.

 

Yes, she has become very powerful. The silver fox went into deep thought then, reminiscing old times.

 

Botan popped into the room, her usual cheery self. "Lord Koenma, the guys. . .got. . .them. . .Uh, Sir? Are you all right?" She cautiously approached her employer.

 

Koenma looked up at all of the faces, blinked a few times, and finally stood. He straightened his outfit, cleared his throat, and walked toward his desk (though staying as far away from the two demons as possible). He cleared his throat again. "So they have. Good work, Detectives. Now, onto other matters, such as what you two," he pointed at Saiyu and Keisu, "are doing here. If I read correctly in your files, you should be in Makai--where you belong, I might add--as should you,” here he looked at Keisu pointedly, “collecting the Jewel shards." He stood with his hands on his hips, a slight look of disapproval on his face.

 

"Wait, so the kid isn't from Makai?" Yusuke asked, wanting to get all the facts.

 

"No, he isn't. He was born and raised here in Ningenkai by two kitsunes, Kuraiya and Shippou, and a miko and current guardian of the Shikon no Tama--at least what she has so far--Kagome Higurashi."

 

"Oh. So why wasn't he getting the last of the shards?"

 

"That's what we were doing before we got sucked here, Nim-rod," Keisu said. "What I wanna know, is how and why are we here?"

 

"That I might be able to answer, if you two wouldn't mind getting away from my desk. . ." The prince motioned them to the couch. Keisu sighed and rolled his eyes, muttering "Paranoid" on his way. Saiyu just moved, not making any sound at all. "Apparently, the shards must be collected in a certain pattern now in order for the Jewel to be restored correctly. The shard that you need to be looking for now is most likely located somewhere in the Ningenkai."

 

"So we were transported 'cause we need to find a shard in human world?" Keisu asked, beginning to understand.

 

Everyone heard a soft growl from a dark corner of the room and all looked over. Hiei's eyes were slightly glazed over, mostly likely he was thinking on something important, at least to him. Saiyu contemplated him a moment, then dismissed it. His business was his own. If he had something to say, he would. They all turned back around and continued listening.

 

"Yes. Without the proper sequence, the Shikon no Tama cannot be completed. Or it can, but the wishes requested would not come out the way they are meant to."

 

Yusuke got a little confused at that. "For example. . ."

 

"Well, for example, say a woman asked for more money to help her family. Most likely what would happen is if she were not married, she would fall in love with the richest man she met. But he would be abusive. Rich, yes. But she would be putting her and her family in more danger and trouble than when she was poor, thus her wish was granted, but not in the way she wanted. Instead, it put her in jeopardy and could very well cost her her life."

 

"Um. . .ok. . .I kind of get it. . ." Yusuke scratched his head.

 

"The wishes that could have been made on the Shikon before it was shattered could be 'good' or 'evil', depending on who made the wish, correct?" Saiyu asked. The detective nodded. "If the Jewel is not completed in this 'order', then all of the wishes wished would be considered evil."

 

"Oh, I get it. Wrong pattern, evil aura," Botan piped up, pointing a finger in the air.

 

"Right. And the majority portion of the completed Jewel is trying to prevent that from happening. Thus, it is helping you along in your quest, showing you the correct path. It just so happens that the path has lead you into the human world." Koenma replaced his forgotten hat on his head and put his hands on top of his desk. You could barely see him over the tall pillars of paperwork in front of him. "So what you need to do now is find this shard. Then, I'm hoping, you will be returned to the Makai."

 

"What do you mean you're hoping?" Keisu was a little insulted, yet he found the Spirit World's Prince's fear amusing.

 

Koenma sweat dropped and let out a nervous chuckle. "Oh, nothing. I just want you to finish the Jewel as quickly as you can, that's all."

 

The group eyed him. Yusuke couldn't help but grin. "You're scared of 'em, aren't ya, Shorty?"

 

Koenma became indignant. "I am not! I only want this mess cleaned up. And don't call me that!"

 

"Uh huh, sure ya do. And I'm Barney." Keisu, Botan, and Kuwabara cracked up at this. Kurama chuckled and Hiei smirked. Koenma was beet red in anger and embarrassment.

 

"Who is this Barney?" Saiyu asked, puzzled. This just made the four laugh harder. Saiyu growled in frustration and annoyance, then remained silent the rest of the interrogation.

 

Finally, Koenma got all of the information he wanted and/or needed, such as "Who is Kishan?" "What exactly does he want?" "What are his powers and abilities?" and the like.

 

"Alright. Now that I have all that I need right now, I'll let you go. But I want all of you," here he pointed to the Reikai Tantei, "to help them. We need to get this over and done with as soon as possible. Also, you all need to look out for Kishan. It's possible he came through to this world, what with his spiritual powers. Now get going, and be careful."

 

He must have started the Hunter groups. The ones who would hunt and capture the spirits of certain demons, Kurama surmised.

 

Yes, and me being a Spirit Fox probably sweetened the kill, Youko said, disgust clearly evident.

 

You'll have your revenge soon. As will your granddaughter.

 

Yes. And I can't wait.

 

Botan, unaware of the steely expression that came over the silver fox's handsome face, created a portal. "This will take you back to that warehouse you found Keisu and Saiyu in. Lord Koenma figured that'd be the easiest place to start."

 

"And just how are we supposed to find the shard? It was much easier in Makai because there weren't as many mystical items out in the open. Here, there are thousands. We'll have a hard time finding one tiny shard in all of those magical auras," the younger fox pointed out.

 

A woman walked out of a second portal Botan had made while Keisu was making his point. "That's what I'm here for!"

 

Keisu turned around quickly and stared, eyes wide. "Gr-Grandma?"

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I know, it was kinda boring. This chapter is mostly a filler, just so I can get into the action and humor. Hopefully, there will be plenty of it next chapter, if I can get Silverwind and NarutoWannaWannaBe off their --BEEEEEP-- (they're the funny ones of the three of us. And we're all totally insane. Sad isn't it.)

 

NWWB: Hey!

 

SW: It's true, and sometimes the truth hurts.

 

ARI: Anyway, I hope you all are enjoying this so far. Once again, sorry for the boring chapter. Hopefully the next one will be more exciting. I just wanted to clear a few things up. . .just a few, mind you. Thnx for reading, and Review please! Push the button. . .Ya know ya want to. . .