Morior Iterum

AN:

SS-Zerglings - sounds like a good story. Who is going to be the main character in this?

NL13 - Thanks, I think I'm going to make Yusuke the main character in this. Either that or Yusuke-centric.

the DragonBard - Interesting. I wonder what Voldie will say when he finds out he not only has a son, but one who is 'way' more powerful than he is (S-class demon means Yuusuke's Spirit Gun is about as powerful as a tac-nuke!) Keep the Yaoi/Shonen-ai out of the story and it will be fine... especially since Hiei's dating Mukuro by this time in the series.

NL13 - There probably won't be any romance at all, and I can't wait till I write that part of the story. *Spazzing Out* Sqeee!!! *Ahem* Sorry, I do that sometimes when I'm thinking of doing something fun. I don't have any problems with Shonen-ai or Yaoi, but the problem is I don't know how to write Yaoi to well yet. I don't know enough about it. Till them I won't write those types of stories at all, so you won't have to read it in this story. However, I may put it in other stories as soon as I'm educated enough, just as a warning to you.

misswarchan - Like the Bunny? No. I LOVE da Bunny!! ^_^ This looks like it's going to come out good! I can't wait to see more! Is Kurama and Hiei going to be there too when Yusuke gets there? Is this Slash? (hopes! but it's ok if not...) PLEASE UPDATE SOON! Mesa' Loves it! ~Miss War-chan

NL13 - Thanks! I like the bunny too! Sorry, though, no slash. I don't know how to write boy-love yet, so no slash at all in any stories till I know the aspects of it. Hiei, Kurama, and Kuwabara are in the story. I might not be able to update everyday, though. I like to read them over and research into things. I mostly do it online, but some of the research I do is real-life. For example, I'm going to have to ask one of my friends if I might be able to watch next time he does sex with a guy (those questions are very normal for me to ask, though. I still haven't figured out why everyone if so surprised when I ask), but he will probably say no, so I'll have to read a book or something...If you have any suggestions for that, though, you can message me! I have a feeling I'm typing too much, so I'll end here. Thanks for the review!

Thank you for the reviews! If you want to reply to these, you can email me. Thanks again!

"Japanese"

"English"

Thoughts

"Makai-talk, or whatever it's called. Screw it, I'm calling it Makai-talk."

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Chapter 2:

Atsuko winced as a crashing sounded though the house. If there was one thing she would always hate, it would be floo travel, no questions asked.

How can Albus manage to land on his feet every time? she thought to herself as she cursed in Japanese.

The bag she had brought with her got stuck in the chimney upon her arrival, and so when she tried to pull it out. It was just her luck that right when both feet were planted at each side of the fireplace, grip pulling with all her might and duffel almost free, that her fingers should slip.

That was how she found herself landed in an overturned couch, yelling out words that would make a sailor blush.

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That was how the group found her, although they had no idea what she was saying.

Severus took the translator pendant from Albus's hand and slipped it on his head. All he did in response to her words, however, was raise an eyebrow before it dropped back down.

"My, Little Sister. I see you have grown up in more ways then one..."

Harry turned a questioning look to Dumbledore.

"Sir?"

"Translator Pendant, Harry. Though," he reached and slipped the necklace gently from Severus's neck. "I believe it will be more productive to make the adjustments to it so that this will translate Atsuko..."

Severus grumbled a bit but didn't say anything. Harry thought he just wanted to talk to Atsuko alone.

Dumbledore took his wand out and pointed it at the pendant. He whispered "English", before tossing it to Atsuko, who put it on.

The second it started working, she jumped up and put her hands on her hips, leaning towards Severus.

"What do you mean, 'Grown up'! I'll have you know, I'm not old yet! I still party like crazy, don't ya know!!!"

Remus laughed, thinking back to the time when Atsuko was invited to the annual 7^th year 'Secret Party'. She was only in her 2^nd year, which was amazing and made her a legend until she disappeared. Then the story had almost disappeared with her, but as far as he knew, it was still told at every Secret Party, so the legend wasn't completely lost.

Atsuko had just said, 'You gotta show 'em how it's done, 'else they'll never get it right' afterwards, when they met in the Great Hall.

After she had said that, Sirius had popped a party balloon in front of her face, which cause her face to turn blue and her forehead to flash in neon pink letters 'I love parties'. She had just laughed and said he could have done better. She had a crush on him for that year.

"Yes, well I'm sure you party like a mad-girl, Suko. It's good see you again, and if you ever pull that again..."

"Will I lose my toes, Remus?"

"That and more."

He walked over to her and hugged her smaller frame with all his might.

"Ahh... Remy? I need air to live..." He blushed.

"Sorry, Suko."

She nodded and turned to Severus. A squeal filled the air, and she jump-hugged him.

"Atsuko, I thought you just pointed out that a normal human needs air to live..."

She sighed and let go. "You always did ruin my fun, Sev..."

"Ms. Urameshi?" Dumbledore asked, amusement on his features. "I believe you need to be introduced. This is Nymphadora Tonks," she scowled at Dumbledore for the use of her first name. "Alastor Moody, Molly and Arthur Weasley, along with their children Ginny, Fred, George and Ronald, Hermione Granger, Harry Potter, Draco Malfoy, and Kingsley." He had motioned to each person as he said their name, and she, for some reason focused on Draco and Harry.

"You both look a lot like your fathers; when they were younger, of course. Except Draco has his mother's lips and Harry has his-"

Harry cut her off. "Mother's eyes."

"Exactly. I'm guessing you have your own personalities, though. These are you friends?"

Atsuko looked to the Weasleys and Hermione.

"Nice to meet you, I remember your cousins," she said, grinning at the Weasleys. "They gave the Marauders a hell of a time...

"Actually, Remus, you would probably love to meet Yusuke. He reminds me of Sirius and James to the full extent and then some." Her eyes widened in some sort of surprise before her head dropped down in a form of embarrassment. "Damn, I should have asked him if he wanted to come along! Stupid, stupid, stupid! Albus still has to meet him." She paused and looked up, not noticing the shock on everyone's faces in her own self-berating.

Mostly everyone was shocked for the same reason. From what Atsuko had said, the son of Lord Voldemort, who they previously thought was missing, was back. Never mind that his mother talked about him like he was a good kid, if not a bit delinquent. Never mind that none of them had met the boy before. Never mind that they had read the interrogation and that the son had never met the father. The only thing that went through their minds was 'Oh, shit. We're doomed'.

At least, that's what most people were thinking. Two of the people in the room were on a different train of thought. The first was Atsuko, who was still mentally berating herself, as she remembered that she also forgot to tell her son she was leaving, and he would have be worried if he visited her and she wasn't home... ever.

The second person was Albus Dumbledore, who wondered why Atsuko hadn't messaged him about her son's return. A few months after the interrogation, during the summer after the Chamber of Secrets, he had finally had enough time to order an international owl, and sent Atsuko a letter asking her to do so if the event ever occurred.

The owl never came back, so Dumbledore thought Atsuko was keeping the owl with her so she could answer back. He didn't think Atsuko knew, though, that international owls cost a lot of money so he didn't hold her responsible when he was forced to pay a sum of over 100 galleons.

He didn't get any letters, no answers to the other letters he sent, and had to repeatedly pay for the international owls that never came back. On the 13^th owl, he decided to stop sending letters and just wait for a reply.

And none ever came.

Yet now Atsuko was saying that her son had come home and he was never informed. A normal person would be pissed. Albus Dumbledore wanted to know the truth.

"Atsuko, why didn't you message me on your son's return?"

"What do you mean?" she asked, looking up at him with surprised eyes. "I sent an international owl to you the second I could after he did. Damn thing never came back though, and you never answered. Actually, I haven't received any messages from anyone in a long time, at least by owl. Not even a newspaper."

"That's strange," he replied, thoughtful expression on his face. "I sent 13 owls, yet none ever came back..." He looked up, expression a little shadowed now. "It may be possible that our owls were intercepted, which means both you and your son may be in danger now. Does your son live with you?"

Atsuko looked down at his words. "No. I don't even really know where he lives. He always avoids the question... Of course, he is 22 now, so I guess it's normal to want privacy." Her face took an annoyed look. "I bet you anything he uses what ever roof he's living under as a place to smoke..."

Hermione looked up, her face looking determined. "He smokes?! That's so bad for his health! Doesn't he know that?!"

Atsuko looked at her, amused. "Well, of course he does. Doesn't mean it'll stop him. Hell, even I can't stop him if he likes doing something. I think that's one of the things he get's from growing up so soon."

Hermione looked about ready to reply, but Albus's voice interrupted her.

"I believe we must find your son now, Atsuko. Both you and he must be protected."

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"Ugh..."

Kurama looked to his right to see the War Lord lighting up a cigarette...

...on the roof of Genkai's Temple.

Really, never take a bet on the child against the mother.

The red-head smirked and decided to use the name that seemed to irk his friend now.

"What's wrong, my Lord?"

"So... boring... Don't call me that, ya loony fox..."

Kurama smirked again. "Of course... my lord..."

The sound of a groan filled the air.

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It was decided that a small group would go to escort Yusuke, or at least that's what Dumbledore decided. Severus Snape and Draco Malfoy would be coming along (in their disguise of course), as well as Remus Lupin. Harry, Ron, and Hermione had convinced Dumbledore to allow them to come, which wasn't that hard. Harry thought that the old wizard wanted them to come along. The only other people coming along would be Moody, Atsuko, and Dumbledore himself. Everyone else either had work or their parents wouldn't let them still (*cough* Ginny *cough*).

And so that's how the group of nine found themselves in front of a plain looking door on a plain looking street with Atsuko knocking softly against the plain looking wood. Plain, plain, and more plainness. Atsuko said that it was actually a step up from what the street used to be like.

They all wore translation necklaces, translating Japanese to English, as they were now actually in Japan. No one really complained, except Ron who felt that it was to girly, but he stopped voicing that opinion after both Hermione and Atsuko hit him over the head.

A second later, the door was answered. Or, at least it was partially answered.

The woman looked through the small opening made by a chain-locked door. The brown eyes widened a bit, and the door closed quickly. At first the magically raised parts of the group thought that the woman had been afraid of Atsuko, but the sound of smooth metal scraping together confused them. They soon understood, though, when the door opened again to reveal the woman, looking to be in her early twenties, with brown hair and eyes. She reminded both Harry and Ron of Hermione for some reason, and she smiled widely at Atsuko before throwing herself to hug her.

"Atsuko, what are you doing here? Did my mom tell you I was staying at Kuwabara's?"

"Yes. It's good to see you Keiko! You've graduated from collage now, right?"

"Yup, but I haven't found a real job yet so I'm staying here with Kuwabara and Shizuru for now... Can you believe they actually bought a new house?!"

"I know, I was-"

An interrupting cough sounded and the two women turned to face Severus Snape. Wearing the disguise, he had light brownish eyes that looked like a dull gold in brighter light and brownish-red hair, cut to about an inch on the top and gradually got shorter as it reached the neck. The sickly yellow skin was now disguised as a healthy tan, and his nose was shaped a little more like Ron's while his features were charmed to look softer. He had been mad when Albus had given him that look. His exact words were, 'It's too...Gryffindor...'

"I believe we need to see about your son, Atsuko, before we start 'chatting' with anyone..." he said, and mentally looked away from the attention he had from the girls.

The tension on him was relieved when Atsuko blushed and Keiko looked annoyed at the ground.

"Oh, right! How could I forget?! Anyway, Keiko-"

"Is he in trouble again? I swear, ever since they heard when he got back the police have been interrogating me about him; where does he live? Do you know him well? What is your relationship with him? God, I can't stand them! And he's not doing anything to help it at all!" If possible, she looked even more annoyed. Her hands clenched and her teeth were grinding. She looked up. "He's playing pranks on them now! I think he's having help, though. He was never one for pranks. Maybe Kurama is helping, since he's staying there-"

"No, not at all. There are some old..." Atsuko looked back at the group. "...friends....that I wanted him to meet. Do you know where he stays?"

Keiko looked at the group and then back at Atsuko. "No, not really. I keep getting lost on the way there. Kuwabara knows where it is, though. He went there the day before yesterday. He can probably take you. I'll ask him." She turned into the house and started calling 'Kuwabara' as loud as she could.

Damn, this woman has a yell on her... Ron thought as he rubbed his ears. Others around had similar thoughts.

"Keiko, what is it?! Is it another de-" Whatever the boy with the orange hair was going to say, he stopped immediately when he spotted the others at the door. Keiko sighed with relief when he stopped, but no one even noticed, instead paying complete and even awed attention to the boy they now recognized as Kuwabara.

The boy himself was wearing blue jeans and a red T-shirt that, somehow defying the laws of nature, didn't clash with his hair. His height was almost equal with Snape, the tallest person in their group. Kuwabara was about four inches taller then him...

Muscles, slightly tan skin, and beady brown eyes...but that was not what everyone noticed. His face, arms, and almost every visible part of skin had an injury on it. It was either bruises, cuts, bumps, or scrapes but they were everywhere. The guy looked like he good it a fight with at least two elephants...and a rhino.

"What the bloody hell happened to you?!" Ron yelled out, sounding more like he was squeaking. Everyone, even Dumbledore, paid attention to the boy, wanting an explanation like everyone else.

"What?" Kuwabara looked at himself before pointing at one of various bruises on his face. "This? It was just me and Urameshi sparing a few days ago. Man, that guy really hits hard now! I couldn't even get a scratch on him."

Atsuko sighed, and then spoke in a mocking yet playful tone. "That son of mine always gets into trouble. Oh me, oh my! What to do?!" Then she started laughing, and both Kuwabara and Keiko joined her. Everyone else felt thoroughly ignored.

Finally, they stopped and Keiko asked Kuwabara if he could take the group to Yusuke...

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"Yusuke? Yusuke?! You there?! Yusuke Urameshi, get your lazy bum up now! Those people are coming soon!"

From the roof on top of Genkai's temple, Yusuke watched as his red-haired friend disappeared into the trees of the forest surrounding them.

Thanks a lot, Kurama. Now I have to face Botan's wrath without backup...

He exhaled smoke and crushed the bud end of an unfinished cigarette into his palm to put it out, not even wincing. He watched as the burn started to heal slowly, not even hearing Botan's yells anymore.

"Yusuke, pay attention! Koenma has told me his friends seem to have found out."

That got his attention...

"What? How'd they find out?" He stopped for a moment, and then looked up. "Never mind, I don't really need to know something like that. The point is they found him..."

I wish I had finished that cigarette... He thought, annoyed. "Well, what do we do? Should I tell Mr. Stand-Up Commando?"

Botan looked at him oddly, brushing some of her, now, shoulder-length blue hair out of her face before replying. "Yeah, that's what Koenma said. I think he knows something, though. He looked all...unsettled."

"Alright. You want to stick around? Kurama said he's making breakfast, at least when he gets back."

Botan smiled and her pink eyes looked up.

"Do you have to ask? I haven't had a good meal in a while now. Just coffee and sugar..."

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Harry Potter had never been on a muggle public bus before. He had been on a muggle train, and he took a cab from the Dursleys to Grimmauld Place, but he had never taken a bus.

Hermione Granger had only taken a school bus, train, airplane, and boat before, but never a public bus. Her parents said that they could always drive her.

Ronald Weasley had driven a flying car. He had never ridden in a muggle bus, and didn't know much about muggle transportation. The idea of airplanes and boats made him nervous, though.

Remus Lupin, being a werewolf, had seen muggle buses passing the places that he worked but nothing more. He did, however, own a bus seat, which he use to use as a couch in his old flat.

Severus Snape and Draco Malfoy never even knew that muggles had buses. They had barely ever stepped into the muggle world, if only for a few minutes, and hadn't even heard of airplanes.

Alastor Moody. His only contact with muggle buses was the day that he got run over by one. He told everyone a deatheater had been controlling the driver.

He really forgot to look both ways...

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That was why everyone mentioned except Snape and Moody would stop before getting on, only to be pushed by the person behind them. Both Atsuko and Albus found it amusing. Kuwabara looked at them strangely.

The ride there everyone would glance at one of them before turning to do whatever they were doing. It wasn't one of those children's glances were their eyes went wide with wonder. Their upper lids were lowered, and they stole a quick look with neutral eyes before dropping down again. Snape was disturbed. Very disturbed. As if he expected muggles to start pointing and laughing and screaming... something childish.

When they got off, they sat by the bus stop for a moment. Atsuko had tripped on a stair, landing on Snape in front of her. No one was hurt, but it just felt right to sit down.

"Well, well! What do we have here?" Snape jumped at the unfamiliar voice, about to take out his wand. His movements stopped, however, when he noticed who had spoken.

A young woman with vibrant dark green eyes that were just as intense as Potter's met his eyes. Her deep red hair fell to about mid-back, and her body seemed graceful, agile, and lean. She wore an open white coat that reached her hips over a black cotton shirt and jeans, legs slightly yet noticeably longer then her torso.

"Kurama, man! What are you doing here?"

"Botan's talking to Yusuke and-" but she stopped. Then a curse passed her lips. "Damn, I have to make breakfast!" Her eyes widened. "Oh, Inari! What if he tries to cook himself?! He'll blow up the temple!"

Everyone paid a little more attention when Yusuke was mentioned. However, before the girl could leave, Kuwabara spoke out.

"Don't worry about it Kurama. Why don't you walk with us? We're headed that way, too. I want to spar with Urameshi again, anyway."

Kurama looked up at Kuwabara.

"Are you even healed from your last fight?"

"I used to be worse."

"What the bloody hell?! You used to be worse?!! Are you serious?!!!"

Both the boys turned to Ron curiously, before smirking.

"We better get going..."

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"They're going to be here soon. Kuwabara's bringing them."

"Really? Oh, this will be fun! I feel like scaring something!"

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One thousand, five hundred, twenty three.

One thousand, five hundred, twenty four.

It seemed almost endless to him.

One thousand, five hundred, twenty five.

One thousand, five hundred, twenty six.

He was out of breath, throat so dry...

One thousand, five hundred, twenty seven.

One thousand, five hundred, twenty eight.

He knew it. He was going to die. Really, really die this time.

One thousand, five hundred, twenty nine.

One thousand, five hundred, thirty.

Finally...

Draco finally reached the last step of the temple stairs. Everyone else was in the same condition, except for Kurama and Kuwabara.

How the hell'd they do that?!

It was then that Kuwabara yelled out, "Urameshi, where are you ya lazy bum?! Come out and spar me alr-"

He never got to finish. No one saw it happen. They felt the wind; they could see the damages to their surroundings... But they couldn't see it.

"Well, I'm making breakfast. Would you like anything?"

Draco looked to the red-headed 'woman'. "What to you mean, 'breakfast'? And what was that?!"

"It is 7AM, and both Yusuke and I haven't had anything yet. Plus, I'm betting Kuwabara will want something..."

"It's been 12 hours?! When did this happen?!"

Atsuko sighed.

"My dear Draco, it's the time zones. While it was around 7PM when we left, I'd say it was around 4AM here. Now don't keep Kurama waiting. Be respectful."

Draco, surprisingly, politely apologized before they headed inside.

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To be greeted by a narrow, red, glare.

"Kurama, what are these humans doing here..."

Draco looked to the man standing by the doorway. For some reason, he scared the shit out of him. Cold red eyes, like that of a killer, and hair that stuck up somehow, even with parts being four inches long. A black coat reached the tops on his ankles, only revealing black boots and pants. A white scarf wrapped around his neck.

"They are guests, Hiei, here to see Yusuke I believe. Not to be rude, but what are you doing here? Actually in the temple? You never seem to like being inside..."

"Koe-"

"What are you saying?" Hermione asked, looking in between the two suspiciously. Hiei answered.

"Hn. Shut up, human," Hiei said before turning back to Kurama. Hermione looked shocked. "Koenma said he needed me on an indefinite mission, so Mukuro is letting him." He sighed annoyed. "I really wish I could just sta-"

He stopped and turned to Snape, glaring. "Human, you have no business in my mind!" Before Snape could pull out, Hiei sent a mental attack that pushed the man back. Atsuko and Draco left to help him up, though the former did so more casually.

"Well..." Kurama began, nervously, "I'll make some breakfast..."

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AN: I love my bunny! I'm using him from now on, really.

Review if you feel like it!

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Bunny!

I wanted to go farther in this, but I figured people reading right now have waited long enough so I might as well put up a chapter. Its 11 pages in Microsoft Word, but what I wanted it to be would take twenty...

Oh well!

Enjoy your day off, that I hope you have too! (Sep. 12, 2006)