A/N: Welcome back, all! I hope you guys enjoy this! Here's the scoop: I purchased the entire YuYu Hakusho series within the last year and remembered why I loved the show! So, I had a few ideas and this was the result! I hope guys enjoy it!

DISCLAIMER: I do not own the rights to YuYu Hakusho. Just the DVDs.

Chapter 1: Abduction

Botan had just finished up her latest assignment of escorting a soul to spirit world. She was heading back to go visit Yusuke and Keiko at their house. She landed on Earth and decided to walk to their home, enjoying the coolness of the evening. She was, suddenly, grabbed from behind by a demon in black armor. She tried to scream but the demon covered her mouth.

"Now, now, little reaper," the demon said. "No need to struggle. Everything will be fine."

Botan looked over her shoulder at the taller demon with great fear in her eyes.

"Be calm. Be at peace. We have no reason to kill you or harm you nor do we wish to. We simply need you for a much bigger catch."

On the other side of town, Kuwabara and Yukina were walking hand in hand down the street, headed for home, when Kuwabara sensed strong demon energy directly in front of them. "Yukina," Kuwabara warned, "Stay behind me."

"What is it, Kazuma?"

"Just stay back." He cautiously moved Yukina behind him and energized his spirit sword. This caused her to worry immediately.

Emerging from the darkness, down the street, the demon in black armor walked forward. "Kazuma Kuwabara. Yukina." He removed his sword from his scabbard. "You are both coming with us."

"Us?" Yukina asked.

Another black armored demon appeared behind the couple, his sword already drawn.

Kuwabara growled. 'Couldn't even sense that one because this one had my attention!'

"Make this easy on yourself, Kuwabara," the first demon said. "We don't wish to hurt either of you. We need you alive. No need for this, really. Please, surrender."

Kuwabara didn't want to… but let his spirit sword fade. He had to protect Yukina above all else. If they kept their word, which for some reason he was sure they were, he would have to wait for another time to strike. "Alright…"

"Excellent choice."

Kurama stood outside of his apartment, awaiting his assailants, already knowing full well that he was being targeted. He sensed their power the second they showed up in the city. Sure enough, the two armored demons who abducted Botan, Kuwabara, and Yukina appeared before Kurama.

"Kurama," the first demon said. "It is true what they say: you do look different as a human."

Kurama looked at their armors, recognized the design, and immediately deduced who they were. His eyes went wide. "Hellknights. I thought you were all destroyed."

The first nodded, "Most of us. But that doesn't matter. We need you to come with us."

"And if I say no?"

The knight held up an orb, showing an image of his three captured friends. "I think you know the answer to that."

Kurama stared blankly at the image of his captured comrades. He knew Knights had him and they knew it, too. He let out a resigned exhale. "You promise no harm will come to them?"

"You have my word."

"It would seem I have no choice."

"It would seem."

At the Urameshi home, Yusuke was washing dishes when he sensed the demons approaching from outside. He didn't who they were but he knew they were strong. Very strong. He walked into the living room and looked over at Keiko sitting on their couch, watching television. "Keiko…"

She looked up at him. She saw the serious look on his face and became concerned.

He looked back toward the window, looking outside. "Go out the back and head straight for Genkai's. Do not stop for anything until you get there."

"Yusuke, what are you…"

"Stay there until hear from me or one of the others like Kurama or someone."

She stood up, slowly. "Yusuke, you're scaring me."

"Something's here. And, my guess is it's here for me."

"If it's here for you, then, don't…"

He walked up to her and took hold of her shoulders. "You remember I told you something like this could happen?"

She nodded.

"Just trust me. You have to. Okay?"

She nodded again.

He gave her a kiss on the cheek. "Go." He went out the front door while she headed out the back.

Outside, Yusuke saw the two Hellknights standing with their arms folded.

"Okay, so, what are you guys? The Renaissance Festival isn't for two more weeks."

The first Hellknight laughed. "You are as amusing as they said, Yusuke Urameshi."

"Yeah? And who is 'they'?"

"The many demons we questioned in Demon World about you. They said you have a smart mouth but you can back it up."

"Damn right." He let his Spirit energy surge a little. "Wanna taste?"

"I would, actually, rather enjoy that. But, time is short and we are here on business."

The second Hellknight held up the orb, showing the captured Kurama, Kuwabara, Botan, and Yukina. Yusuke seized up, immediately.

"I think you can imagine what we want from here…" the first Hellknight said.

"To kill me, right?" Yusuke asked, defiantly.

The Knight laughed. "Oh, no, no. Not at all. We don't want you."

"Really? I suddenly feel very unimportant."

"Quite the reverse, Yusuke. You are an integral part of the plan we have to trap a much bigger prize."

Yusuke didn't like the sound of that but they had the others. He didn't want to anger them. "Alright, fine. You guys got a deal. I'll come with you."

The two Hellknights warped Yusuke back to Demon World and escorted him through a dilapidated, old castle located; it reminded the former spirit detective of Maze Castle, where he and the others battled the Saint Beasts. They came to a room where the roof had been blown off, allowing snow to fall in. There was a rung of steps leading up to a throne but, at the base of the steps, there was a fire going in a cauldron and another Hellknight, not wearing his helmet, staring at the flame.

"My Lord, Goto," the first Hellknight bowed.

Goto turned around to reveal a demon with blue skin and white hair. "Masato," he addressed the first Hellknight. He looked at the second, "Horiguchi." He looked at Urameshi. "Well done."

They both removed their helmets to reveal two lighter blue skinned, black haired demons.

Yusuke looked at Horiguchi's throat and notice a deep scar. "What the hell happened to him?"

"Enemies, Urameshi," Goto said, as Horiguchi gave the orb to his master with a respectful bow. "We have our fair share." He pointed at the silent Hellknight. "One of them took away Horiguchi's ability to speak. Not that he was ever much for words before."

"Still… that has to suck."

"As you say."

Yusuke looked at Goto, not at all intimidated. "So, Goto, huh?"

"Yes."

"What? You some sort of big deal or something."

Goto smiled. "I used to be."

"Cryptic. So, why am I here? It's been over five years since any demons came to Earth for any sort of real trouble. Actually, seven. I keep forgetting the two years earlier after the first Demon King tournament."

"Yes. That was quite the institution you came up with. For that alone, you earned our respect."

"Thanks. Now, again, why am I here?"

"I need your help."

"And you expect me to help you by kidnapping my friends?"

"No. I kidnapped you, as well. And you are already helping. Whether you want to or not."

The Mazoku scoffed. "Whatever." He turned very serious. "Just leave Keiko alone."

"Don't worry, Son of Raizen. I have no need to go after your wife or your teacher who now guards her. For two reasons: one, this doesn't concern them and I have more respect for you than that." He showed him the orb of everyone captured. "And, two: now, that I have you, I have everyone I need. I am ready to summon my true target to me."

Yusuke looked at the orb again and he put all the pieces together. "So, with everyone you captured, that's including me, and we're all you need…" He looked Goto in the eyes, "that only leaves one person who guys like you would be after…"

On the borders of Demon World, Hiei and his patrol were walking along, looking for any humans that stumbled into their world. The rest of the patrol went on while Hiei found an unconscious man lying on the ground. Hiei constantly wondered how these idiot humans found their way here.

He shook the man's shoulders, "Wrong place, human."

The man laughed. "Oh, I wouldn't say that," he said in a demonic voice.

Hiei was surprised. He cautiously backed up.

The man got to his feet. His eyes were glowing blue. Possession. "To see you, even through another's eyes, I can tell how much stronger you are. It's been a long time, Hiei."

Hiei reached for his sword.

"No need for that. I'm going to attack you using a human? That's beneath us both. I fully intend on killing you myself."

"Who the hell are you?"

The man laughed. "I'll give you a clue: you butchered my son on a snowcapped mountain."

Hiei's eyes widened. His blood ran cold. He couldn't believe it. He knew who was possessing this human… and he couldn't believe he was still alive. "…Goto…"

"Yes."

Hiei shook off his shock. "What do you want?"

"My retribution. My vengeance. Against you."

"As I recall, I broke your sword, along with your will, when I killed your son."

"I reforged my will when I forged a new sword."

Hiei growled. "If it's a fight you want, come on, then."

"No. You murdered my son. I will kill you where I see fit, on my terms."

"Do you expect me to just come wherever you are like some fool?"

"Only if you are the fool I think you are."

Hiei tensed up at little at that cryptic message.

"I stopped by Earth before I sent this already dead human to your doorstep. It's interesting to know the people who are willing to call you friend and what freedoms they are willing to sacrifice to protect one another, even allowing themselves to be willingly captured by me."

The swordsman gritted his teeth, letting out a growl at the same time.

"Yes, Hiei. I have your allies. The reaper, the fox, the ice maiden, the human, and the Mazoku."

Hiei would've feigned the unimportance of those allies of his but he couldn't with all of them, especially with Yukina in that group. Unfortunately, that was a useful bargaining chip. A damn good one. He sighed. Goto had him right where he wanted him. "What do you want?"

"Come to Darkgate Castle. We have business to settle."

"You expect me to walk into this trap alone?"

Goto laughed. "Bring whoever you wish. Provided you have anyone left. Keep in mind: mindless destruction of the castle may end your friends so bringing an army… may not be wise." He smiled. "I will… be waiting." Goto released his possession on the man, letting the corpse fall to the ground.

Hiei looked at the dead man and growled. "Goto… I can't believe it…"

Just the Hellknight commander being alive told Hiei this wasn't going to be easy. He knew he had to face him. He knew he had to go after him. But, with Yusuke and the others captured, he knew that Goto wouldn't be alone and that this was a trap. But Goto had a point: bringing a lot of bloodthirsty demons would just create more problems than they would solve. Regardless, Hiei knew had to go. But, no matter what, with this opponent, the Jagan bearer knew one last thing that he didn't want to admit to: he was going to need some help.

A/N: What do you think of the start, huh? So, in case you couldn't tell, Hiei is one of my favorite characters. I just think he is really cool. So, be sure to be here for the next chapter! Sorry if starts kind of slow but, trust me, the action is coming!