Disclaimer: I don't own Yu Yu Hakusho. Common sense. If I really owned
anything here, would I be a fanfic writer? Just to use your head somewhat.
;)
Warning: Language! Yaoi! You get it.
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"Fuck! You're.WHAT?!" Yusuke shouted.
"I'm leaving," Hiei said bluntly, hands in his pockets.
"Why, exactly? Don't you realize that with you gone, we'll have to get another member to fight with us in the tournament?" Kuwabara asked. The others shot him a few looks. "What?? What'd I say??"
"Kuwabara, Hiei leaving, and all you can think about is tournaments?! He's our friend!" Kayko snapped. "I can't believe you!!"
She stormed passed him and out of the room. Yusuke glanced at the others, before running after her.
"Hiei, are you going to be back anytime soon?" Botan asked, doing her best to keep a level head. Hiei shook his head.
"To tell the truth, I really don't know. I'm not even sure on what I have to do. I just got a call the other day, and I'm leaving tonight," he told them. Yukina, who had known for some time that they were brother and sister, stared at the floor, before leaving the room as well.
"Yukina! Yukina, come back!" Kuwabara shouted, running after her. Shizuru rolled her eyes.
"Better go after him before he burns something down." she muttered. "Keep in touch, Hiei."
She ran after Kuwabara, leaving just Hiei, Koenma, and Kurama in the room. Koenma pulled down his hat, changing into older Koenma.
"I really hate to see you go," he told Hiei, walking over and putting a hand on his shoulder. "You're good as a fighter and a friend. Promise to come to the Spirit World whenever possible and visit me!"
Hiei smiled, nodding.
"I promise." Koenma glanced to the side, also smiling, before laughing some, waving, and disappearing. Hiei turned and faced Kurama, who had said nothing this whole time.
"So you're really leaving." Kurama muttered.
"Yes, and I'm sorry my friend. I wish this didn't have to happen."
"Neither do I."
"I won't be gone forever, I'm sure."
"How sure?"
Hiei fell silent. Crossing his arms, he looked at the other boy.
"You know, you're making this a lot harder than I wanted it to be."
"Well, I'm sorry if I'm an inconvenience to you, Hiei. I'll just make this easier then." Kurama turned and began to walk off. Hiei went over and grabbed his arm, making him stop.
"Kurama, please don't leave me. I didn't mean it that way. It's just. I'm going half way across the world, for god-knows how long, and I didn't prepare to be saying goodbye for this long. I was really hoping to make it a quick goodbye, see you sometime, and leave, but that's not how it goes I guess." Kurama turned and faced him, putting a hand reassuringly on his shoulder.
"I know, and I'm sorry. It's just." Kurama stopped, averting his eyes.
"Yeah, and I'm going to miss you too," Hiei said, as if reading his thoughts. "Kurama, I really don't want to leave."
"Yeah, you're going to miss all of us. It's understandable."
"Not exactly what I was going to say. Sure, I am going to miss all of you, but I'm going to miss you the most. I really think this shouldn't be admitted, then me leave, but I couldn't say it earlier and I think you need to know."
"What is it?"
"It's just that. Kurama, I love you," Hiei muttered, blushing slightly. He glanced into Kurama's piercing green eyes, seeing a reaction he didn't expect to see. He blinked in surprise.
"I'm glad you told me that, Hiei. It makes it easier for me too, because I feel the same way."
Hiei smiled, making Kurama smile. Then, Hiei raised himself up and his lips met Kurama's. They stayed like that for a few moments, then Kurama stepped back and slid a finger down one of Hiei's cheeks.
"You better go. I love you so much. Keep in touch, alright?" Kurama ensured. Hiei smiled, kissed his finger, and walked off into the night. Kurama stood there for a moment more, and a tear slid down his cheek.
*-*-*-*
Kurama, with his hands in his pockets, was walking through the night. He passed the room everyone else was in, but decided not to enter it. Kayko was arguing with Kuwabara, and it seemed that you could hear her all the way in the netherworld. Instead, he walked into a forest, leaped up on a tree, and sat down on a branch, staring up at the moon.
"Why'd he have to leave me.?" he asked no one in particular. He sighed, feeling tears well up in his eyes again. It wasn't fair. Hiei wasn't supposed to just, leave like that! He slammed a fist against the tree, a few leaves floated to the ground.
"Because he had business to take care of," a voice said from behind him. "It was his obligation to leave, yet it was completely against his will. He wanted to stay here with you."
"Who's there?!" Kurama shouted, jerking his head around, looking. He saw a blue ogre leaning against the tree, looking up at him.
"I'm one of Lord Koenma's head employees. My name is George."
"George? Kind of an odd name for an ogre," Kurama smirked.
"Shut up! Man, I get that waaaaay too much!"
"Why are you here?"
"Koenma sent me. Just to keep an eye on things."
"And you know all these things about Hiei, how?"
"Duh! Up in the Spirit World, we see all."
"The way you say it makes it sound.I dunno.just weird and spooky," Kurama laughed. "You try way too hard to sound mysterious."
"You can tell?" George sulked.
"Yes, it's a little too easy. Try harder next time, my friend." Kurama jumped down out of the tree and headed back to the building, George close behind him.
*-*-*-*
Hiei was sitting silently on a plane, going towards his destination. It had been around two hours since he last saw Kurama, and he wasn't sure if he could handle being away so long. Opening the small bag he had brought with him on the plane, he blinked.
"He.didn't." he muttered, reaching down in his bag. Out he pulled was an extremely familiar rose, one that was often used as a weapon. Attached to that rose was a picture of Kurama and a note.
'Never forget me, you better promise. Keep this rose whip with you always. Your love-Kurama.'
He smiled, carefully placing it into the smaller compartment of his bag, pulled his pillow from under his seat, and fell into a fitful sleep.
*-*-*-*
"You okay?" Kurama asked, sitting down next to Yukina.
"I guess," she sighed. "I just can't believe he's gone. I find out he's my brother, and he bails out on me."
"I know. We're all going to miss him, but he'll come back someday." Yukina glanced up at Kurama, looking silently into his eyes.
"But the inside of you doesn't think that."
"Huh?"
"Your eyes tell me you miss Hiei more than you can express. That you're not sure if he'll ever come back. You say those things outloud, but you have yet to believe them."
"Wow. You're good!" Yusuke interrupted. They both looked at him. He grinned.
"But how did you-?" Kurama started.
"Dunno. Instinct, I guess." Then he got slightly confused. "Is that the right word??"
"I think so," Kurama laughed. "You're such a puzzle, Yusuke Urameshi."
"He he," Yukina giggled.
"Yes, it is true, I miss Hiei. But it is natural, if you think about it. He's a good friend of mine, and of course he'll be missed!" Kurama lied. Yukina looked at him, as if knowing he lies.
"Whatever you say, fox boy," she winked, standing up and walking around.
"Fox boy?" He turned his attention to the others.
"Look, you KNOW I didn't mean it like that!" Kuwabara was shouting.
"Oh really?!" Kayko shot back. "I don't believe that, Kazuma Kuwabara!"
"Oooooh, full name." Yusuke cringed.
"What?!" Kuwabara screamed.
"You heard me! We ALL know you and Hiei never were that good of friends! I bet you were just so glad to get rid of him!!" Kurama stood up, realizing something had to be done before things really got out of hand.
"Alright you two, that's enough!" he yelled, walking between them and shoving them away from each other. His eyes looked extremely angry. "Is this the way we're going to remember Hiei?! He wouldn't have it! I'm sick and tired of you guys yelling at each other, I can't stand it any more! Just.STOP!"
Kuwabara and Kayko just stood there, blinking in the fox's direction. Kurama, deciding that was enough, stormed out of the building once more and ran off into the night.
"What.what's with him.?" Kuwabara asked, breaking the silence.
"I dunno," Kayko whispered. Yusuke said nothing, but just watched as one of his best friends ran off.
"I don't get it. I've never seen Kurama like that," Shizuru muttered. Botan sighed with dreamy eyes. Yukina raised an eyebrow.
"What's with you?" she asked.
"I know why..." she grinned. Then, she grew cat ears and put her hand up to her mouth. "Meow!"
"I'm gonna go see," Yusuke muttered, standing straight and beginning to walk off. He noticed Kuwabara following him. "No, you're staying. You've made his situation bad enough as it is."
"Whatever, Urameshi!" he spat, turning and walking back. He turned on the television and began watching Cartoon Network. "Ham ham's, let's go!"
"God, he's such a little kid..." Shizuru rolled her eyes. "See what I have to put up with?! He watches Hamtaro, for god's sake."
*-*-*-*
Yusuke was walking through the forest in the direction that Kurama had darted off to. The moon was up high, the stars were out, the forest was very dark.
"Dammit, shoulda brought a flashlight." He began humming The Red by Chevelle to keep himself company...kinda. A rustle in the bushes made him freeze.
"Yusuke, what do you want?" came Kurama's voice in the background.
"To check on you That stunt back there wasn't pulled by the Kurama I know."
"Well, I was sick of it. Not everybody can keep silent all the time, you know that!"
"Kurama, is this about Hiei leaving?"
Silence.
"Well?" Yusuke asked. "Is it?"
"That's none of your concern, Urameshi." Footsteps. He was moving somewhat. His behavior puzzled Yusuke. Never once had he called him 'Urameshi' before...
"Kurama, what the hell's going on with you?! You're not acting like you! Talk to me!"
"No."
"Godammit Kurama!"
"Yusuke, if all you're going to do is stand out here and cuss, then go do it somewhere else. I don't want to hear it."
"Fine!" Yusuke couldn't stand it anymore. He turned and stormed off, going back to the others.
"How's it go?" Kayko asked as he walked by.
"Terrible! He's too damn stubborn!" he snapped, going into an empty room and slamming the door behind him.
"Hmmm..." Botan pondered, deeply thinking. Her thoughts were disturbed when all of a sudden, teenager Koenma was right in front of her.
"Hey Botan," he greeted.
"AHH!" she screamed, jumping back in alarm. Koenma looked confused. "Don't EVER do that again!!!!"
"Sorry..." he sweatdropped.
"Oh look!" Kuwabara inserted. "Baby boy's here!"
"Don't. Call. Me. That." Koenma growled, slanting his eyes.
"Now now boys, no fighting," Botan commanded, shoving Kuwabara back on the couch and making Koenma turning the other direction. "Not in my house."
"But, Botan," Kayko spoke up. "This isn't your-"
"Yeah, yeah, I know, but it sounds better!"
"Alright! Down to business!" Koenma shouted, changing the subject.
"So why'd you come back?" Yusuke asked.
"That's the business," Koenma told him. "I want everyone in here now. Kuwabara! That means you too!!"
Kuwabara jumped in his seat, before turning off the television and sulking over.
"But it was just getting to the good part! Hamtaro was trying to save The Boss, and now I'll never know what happens!" Kuwabara whined. Suzuki kicked him. "OW!"
"Anyway, now that you all are here..." Koenma began.
"Wait!" Kayko interrupted. "Kurama isn't here!"
"Don't worry, I'll talk to him later," Koenma started. "Alright, I know that today we lost a valuable member of our team, and that takes time to get used to, but some of you aren't taking it the right way. This fighting, this squabbling, this running out on each other, I won't stand for it. Kuwabara, Kayko, the two of you especially. You all may not see it, but this team is beginning to crumble. That's not what I want happening, so all of you need to chill out! Do you understand?"
Everyone nodded.
"Furthermore, Kurama has been greatly affected by Hiei's departure. More affected than any of you can begin to understand. You all should talk to him, try and help him. Yusuke, I know you tried to earlier, but the reason you got nothing was because you approach was entirely wrong. The way you went about it is NOT the way you'll get anything. Kurama is bottling things up inside him that he shouldn't, and you can probably tell. He has been acting different since Hiei left, I'm sure everyone has noticed," he continued.
"Yeah, he has acted different..." Yukina muttered.
"Exactly. Now, everyone remember this and try to shape up. I'm going to go talk to Kurama." Koenma turned and walked out.
"Well, now that's over!" Kuwabara shouted, running back over and turning his show back on. "I hope I didn't miss too much..."
"Wow, that was a mouthfull," Yusuke pointed out.
"Yes, and a very important mouthfull," Botan told him. "We should listen to what Lord Koenma said, he is right. For all we know, something could happen to jepordize every single one of us if we don't take a different turn."
*-*-*-*
Kurama was once again sitting in a tree, staring at nothing in particular. His cheeks were stained, for he had been crying. Everything had been happening so fast. Hiei leaving...all this fighting...he just couldn't stand it.
"Why'd you have to go, Hiei? I finally know where our relationship stands, and you have to leave." He felt more tears on the way. "God, I just wish you could come back..."
"He had a duty to fulfill, he had no choice. I am sorry this was put before you Kurama."
"Hi Koenma...." Older Koenma stepped out of the shadows and nodded.
"I see you're not doing too well. Had to bail out earlier?"
"Yeah. I couldn't stand the arguing... I don't know, I just didn't want him gone."
"Understandable. You love him."
"I know....."
"He loves you, you know that, right?"
"Yeah... The thing is, every fiber in my body is urging me to run after him."
"Kurama, it may seem like the thing to do, but you can't. Hiei must do this, and you should know almost better than anyone that when a person has an important path set before them, they must take that path. You, too, have had to make such a choice."
Kurama jumped down off the tree and walked over to the pacifiered teenager. Without saying anything, Koenma pulled the redhead into a reassuring embrace.
"I know how you feel," he whispered into Kurama's ear. "I know how much this hurts. Juust try to bear with it, deal with it as best you can. If not just for yourself, do it for Hiei. You should know better than anyone that he would hate for you to be this way."
"I guess you're right," the fox muttered before pulling away. "Just let me have a little more time by myself. I think sleeping out here will be better for me. It'll be easier than the room I had to share with Hiei."
Koenma nodded, bidding him farewell and disppearing. Kurama, now in the silence, all alone, curled up under the tree Hiei would always be at and fell asleep in no time, with only the plants and the ocean as company.
*-*-*-*
Hiei woke up toward the end of the trip, only to find out he had been crying in his sleep. Hurridly, he wiped his eyes on the black cloak he always wore, but to his disappointment a human female had seen.
"Are you alright sir? Is the trip hard on you in some way?" Hiei realizing he should answer her, glanced out the window at the pavement that was getting closer and closer.
"Yes, it's very hard. I'm having to go away from the only one I love."
Without another word, he began collecting his things.
"This is your captain speaking," came the airplane intercom. "This trip has came to an end. I welcome each and every one of you to New York City, one of the most famous places in the United States of America. Enjoy you're stay and I hope you find the happiness you look for."
Hiei snorted.
"Find happiness? Oh no, that won't happen with me. I've left it..."
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AN: Well, how is it? My first Yu Yu Hakusho story, and a yaoi at that, so I hope I did okay. Tried to get the characters as best I could. If anyone has any suggestions, review and voice them or email me at squeakychair101r@fanforce.net. Ja ne for now!
Warning: Language! Yaoi! You get it.
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"Fuck! You're.WHAT?!" Yusuke shouted.
"I'm leaving," Hiei said bluntly, hands in his pockets.
"Why, exactly? Don't you realize that with you gone, we'll have to get another member to fight with us in the tournament?" Kuwabara asked. The others shot him a few looks. "What?? What'd I say??"
"Kuwabara, Hiei leaving, and all you can think about is tournaments?! He's our friend!" Kayko snapped. "I can't believe you!!"
She stormed passed him and out of the room. Yusuke glanced at the others, before running after her.
"Hiei, are you going to be back anytime soon?" Botan asked, doing her best to keep a level head. Hiei shook his head.
"To tell the truth, I really don't know. I'm not even sure on what I have to do. I just got a call the other day, and I'm leaving tonight," he told them. Yukina, who had known for some time that they were brother and sister, stared at the floor, before leaving the room as well.
"Yukina! Yukina, come back!" Kuwabara shouted, running after her. Shizuru rolled her eyes.
"Better go after him before he burns something down." she muttered. "Keep in touch, Hiei."
She ran after Kuwabara, leaving just Hiei, Koenma, and Kurama in the room. Koenma pulled down his hat, changing into older Koenma.
"I really hate to see you go," he told Hiei, walking over and putting a hand on his shoulder. "You're good as a fighter and a friend. Promise to come to the Spirit World whenever possible and visit me!"
Hiei smiled, nodding.
"I promise." Koenma glanced to the side, also smiling, before laughing some, waving, and disappearing. Hiei turned and faced Kurama, who had said nothing this whole time.
"So you're really leaving." Kurama muttered.
"Yes, and I'm sorry my friend. I wish this didn't have to happen."
"Neither do I."
"I won't be gone forever, I'm sure."
"How sure?"
Hiei fell silent. Crossing his arms, he looked at the other boy.
"You know, you're making this a lot harder than I wanted it to be."
"Well, I'm sorry if I'm an inconvenience to you, Hiei. I'll just make this easier then." Kurama turned and began to walk off. Hiei went over and grabbed his arm, making him stop.
"Kurama, please don't leave me. I didn't mean it that way. It's just. I'm going half way across the world, for god-knows how long, and I didn't prepare to be saying goodbye for this long. I was really hoping to make it a quick goodbye, see you sometime, and leave, but that's not how it goes I guess." Kurama turned and faced him, putting a hand reassuringly on his shoulder.
"I know, and I'm sorry. It's just." Kurama stopped, averting his eyes.
"Yeah, and I'm going to miss you too," Hiei said, as if reading his thoughts. "Kurama, I really don't want to leave."
"Yeah, you're going to miss all of us. It's understandable."
"Not exactly what I was going to say. Sure, I am going to miss all of you, but I'm going to miss you the most. I really think this shouldn't be admitted, then me leave, but I couldn't say it earlier and I think you need to know."
"What is it?"
"It's just that. Kurama, I love you," Hiei muttered, blushing slightly. He glanced into Kurama's piercing green eyes, seeing a reaction he didn't expect to see. He blinked in surprise.
"I'm glad you told me that, Hiei. It makes it easier for me too, because I feel the same way."
Hiei smiled, making Kurama smile. Then, Hiei raised himself up and his lips met Kurama's. They stayed like that for a few moments, then Kurama stepped back and slid a finger down one of Hiei's cheeks.
"You better go. I love you so much. Keep in touch, alright?" Kurama ensured. Hiei smiled, kissed his finger, and walked off into the night. Kurama stood there for a moment more, and a tear slid down his cheek.
*-*-*-*
Kurama, with his hands in his pockets, was walking through the night. He passed the room everyone else was in, but decided not to enter it. Kayko was arguing with Kuwabara, and it seemed that you could hear her all the way in the netherworld. Instead, he walked into a forest, leaped up on a tree, and sat down on a branch, staring up at the moon.
"Why'd he have to leave me.?" he asked no one in particular. He sighed, feeling tears well up in his eyes again. It wasn't fair. Hiei wasn't supposed to just, leave like that! He slammed a fist against the tree, a few leaves floated to the ground.
"Because he had business to take care of," a voice said from behind him. "It was his obligation to leave, yet it was completely against his will. He wanted to stay here with you."
"Who's there?!" Kurama shouted, jerking his head around, looking. He saw a blue ogre leaning against the tree, looking up at him.
"I'm one of Lord Koenma's head employees. My name is George."
"George? Kind of an odd name for an ogre," Kurama smirked.
"Shut up! Man, I get that waaaaay too much!"
"Why are you here?"
"Koenma sent me. Just to keep an eye on things."
"And you know all these things about Hiei, how?"
"Duh! Up in the Spirit World, we see all."
"The way you say it makes it sound.I dunno.just weird and spooky," Kurama laughed. "You try way too hard to sound mysterious."
"You can tell?" George sulked.
"Yes, it's a little too easy. Try harder next time, my friend." Kurama jumped down out of the tree and headed back to the building, George close behind him.
*-*-*-*
Hiei was sitting silently on a plane, going towards his destination. It had been around two hours since he last saw Kurama, and he wasn't sure if he could handle being away so long. Opening the small bag he had brought with him on the plane, he blinked.
"He.didn't." he muttered, reaching down in his bag. Out he pulled was an extremely familiar rose, one that was often used as a weapon. Attached to that rose was a picture of Kurama and a note.
'Never forget me, you better promise. Keep this rose whip with you always. Your love-Kurama.'
He smiled, carefully placing it into the smaller compartment of his bag, pulled his pillow from under his seat, and fell into a fitful sleep.
*-*-*-*
"You okay?" Kurama asked, sitting down next to Yukina.
"I guess," she sighed. "I just can't believe he's gone. I find out he's my brother, and he bails out on me."
"I know. We're all going to miss him, but he'll come back someday." Yukina glanced up at Kurama, looking silently into his eyes.
"But the inside of you doesn't think that."
"Huh?"
"Your eyes tell me you miss Hiei more than you can express. That you're not sure if he'll ever come back. You say those things outloud, but you have yet to believe them."
"Wow. You're good!" Yusuke interrupted. They both looked at him. He grinned.
"But how did you-?" Kurama started.
"Dunno. Instinct, I guess." Then he got slightly confused. "Is that the right word??"
"I think so," Kurama laughed. "You're such a puzzle, Yusuke Urameshi."
"He he," Yukina giggled.
"Yes, it is true, I miss Hiei. But it is natural, if you think about it. He's a good friend of mine, and of course he'll be missed!" Kurama lied. Yukina looked at him, as if knowing he lies.
"Whatever you say, fox boy," she winked, standing up and walking around.
"Fox boy?" He turned his attention to the others.
"Look, you KNOW I didn't mean it like that!" Kuwabara was shouting.
"Oh really?!" Kayko shot back. "I don't believe that, Kazuma Kuwabara!"
"Oooooh, full name." Yusuke cringed.
"What?!" Kuwabara screamed.
"You heard me! We ALL know you and Hiei never were that good of friends! I bet you were just so glad to get rid of him!!" Kurama stood up, realizing something had to be done before things really got out of hand.
"Alright you two, that's enough!" he yelled, walking between them and shoving them away from each other. His eyes looked extremely angry. "Is this the way we're going to remember Hiei?! He wouldn't have it! I'm sick and tired of you guys yelling at each other, I can't stand it any more! Just.STOP!"
Kuwabara and Kayko just stood there, blinking in the fox's direction. Kurama, deciding that was enough, stormed out of the building once more and ran off into the night.
"What.what's with him.?" Kuwabara asked, breaking the silence.
"I dunno," Kayko whispered. Yusuke said nothing, but just watched as one of his best friends ran off.
"I don't get it. I've never seen Kurama like that," Shizuru muttered. Botan sighed with dreamy eyes. Yukina raised an eyebrow.
"What's with you?" she asked.
"I know why..." she grinned. Then, she grew cat ears and put her hand up to her mouth. "Meow!"
"I'm gonna go see," Yusuke muttered, standing straight and beginning to walk off. He noticed Kuwabara following him. "No, you're staying. You've made his situation bad enough as it is."
"Whatever, Urameshi!" he spat, turning and walking back. He turned on the television and began watching Cartoon Network. "Ham ham's, let's go!"
"God, he's such a little kid..." Shizuru rolled her eyes. "See what I have to put up with?! He watches Hamtaro, for god's sake."
*-*-*-*
Yusuke was walking through the forest in the direction that Kurama had darted off to. The moon was up high, the stars were out, the forest was very dark.
"Dammit, shoulda brought a flashlight." He began humming The Red by Chevelle to keep himself company...kinda. A rustle in the bushes made him freeze.
"Yusuke, what do you want?" came Kurama's voice in the background.
"To check on you That stunt back there wasn't pulled by the Kurama I know."
"Well, I was sick of it. Not everybody can keep silent all the time, you know that!"
"Kurama, is this about Hiei leaving?"
Silence.
"Well?" Yusuke asked. "Is it?"
"That's none of your concern, Urameshi." Footsteps. He was moving somewhat. His behavior puzzled Yusuke. Never once had he called him 'Urameshi' before...
"Kurama, what the hell's going on with you?! You're not acting like you! Talk to me!"
"No."
"Godammit Kurama!"
"Yusuke, if all you're going to do is stand out here and cuss, then go do it somewhere else. I don't want to hear it."
"Fine!" Yusuke couldn't stand it anymore. He turned and stormed off, going back to the others.
"How's it go?" Kayko asked as he walked by.
"Terrible! He's too damn stubborn!" he snapped, going into an empty room and slamming the door behind him.
"Hmmm..." Botan pondered, deeply thinking. Her thoughts were disturbed when all of a sudden, teenager Koenma was right in front of her.
"Hey Botan," he greeted.
"AHH!" she screamed, jumping back in alarm. Koenma looked confused. "Don't EVER do that again!!!!"
"Sorry..." he sweatdropped.
"Oh look!" Kuwabara inserted. "Baby boy's here!"
"Don't. Call. Me. That." Koenma growled, slanting his eyes.
"Now now boys, no fighting," Botan commanded, shoving Kuwabara back on the couch and making Koenma turning the other direction. "Not in my house."
"But, Botan," Kayko spoke up. "This isn't your-"
"Yeah, yeah, I know, but it sounds better!"
"Alright! Down to business!" Koenma shouted, changing the subject.
"So why'd you come back?" Yusuke asked.
"That's the business," Koenma told him. "I want everyone in here now. Kuwabara! That means you too!!"
Kuwabara jumped in his seat, before turning off the television and sulking over.
"But it was just getting to the good part! Hamtaro was trying to save The Boss, and now I'll never know what happens!" Kuwabara whined. Suzuki kicked him. "OW!"
"Anyway, now that you all are here..." Koenma began.
"Wait!" Kayko interrupted. "Kurama isn't here!"
"Don't worry, I'll talk to him later," Koenma started. "Alright, I know that today we lost a valuable member of our team, and that takes time to get used to, but some of you aren't taking it the right way. This fighting, this squabbling, this running out on each other, I won't stand for it. Kuwabara, Kayko, the two of you especially. You all may not see it, but this team is beginning to crumble. That's not what I want happening, so all of you need to chill out! Do you understand?"
Everyone nodded.
"Furthermore, Kurama has been greatly affected by Hiei's departure. More affected than any of you can begin to understand. You all should talk to him, try and help him. Yusuke, I know you tried to earlier, but the reason you got nothing was because you approach was entirely wrong. The way you went about it is NOT the way you'll get anything. Kurama is bottling things up inside him that he shouldn't, and you can probably tell. He has been acting different since Hiei left, I'm sure everyone has noticed," he continued.
"Yeah, he has acted different..." Yukina muttered.
"Exactly. Now, everyone remember this and try to shape up. I'm going to go talk to Kurama." Koenma turned and walked out.
"Well, now that's over!" Kuwabara shouted, running back over and turning his show back on. "I hope I didn't miss too much..."
"Wow, that was a mouthfull," Yusuke pointed out.
"Yes, and a very important mouthfull," Botan told him. "We should listen to what Lord Koenma said, he is right. For all we know, something could happen to jepordize every single one of us if we don't take a different turn."
*-*-*-*
Kurama was once again sitting in a tree, staring at nothing in particular. His cheeks were stained, for he had been crying. Everything had been happening so fast. Hiei leaving...all this fighting...he just couldn't stand it.
"Why'd you have to go, Hiei? I finally know where our relationship stands, and you have to leave." He felt more tears on the way. "God, I just wish you could come back..."
"He had a duty to fulfill, he had no choice. I am sorry this was put before you Kurama."
"Hi Koenma...." Older Koenma stepped out of the shadows and nodded.
"I see you're not doing too well. Had to bail out earlier?"
"Yeah. I couldn't stand the arguing... I don't know, I just didn't want him gone."
"Understandable. You love him."
"I know....."
"He loves you, you know that, right?"
"Yeah... The thing is, every fiber in my body is urging me to run after him."
"Kurama, it may seem like the thing to do, but you can't. Hiei must do this, and you should know almost better than anyone that when a person has an important path set before them, they must take that path. You, too, have had to make such a choice."
Kurama jumped down off the tree and walked over to the pacifiered teenager. Without saying anything, Koenma pulled the redhead into a reassuring embrace.
"I know how you feel," he whispered into Kurama's ear. "I know how much this hurts. Juust try to bear with it, deal with it as best you can. If not just for yourself, do it for Hiei. You should know better than anyone that he would hate for you to be this way."
"I guess you're right," the fox muttered before pulling away. "Just let me have a little more time by myself. I think sleeping out here will be better for me. It'll be easier than the room I had to share with Hiei."
Koenma nodded, bidding him farewell and disppearing. Kurama, now in the silence, all alone, curled up under the tree Hiei would always be at and fell asleep in no time, with only the plants and the ocean as company.
*-*-*-*
Hiei woke up toward the end of the trip, only to find out he had been crying in his sleep. Hurridly, he wiped his eyes on the black cloak he always wore, but to his disappointment a human female had seen.
"Are you alright sir? Is the trip hard on you in some way?" Hiei realizing he should answer her, glanced out the window at the pavement that was getting closer and closer.
"Yes, it's very hard. I'm having to go away from the only one I love."
Without another word, he began collecting his things.
"This is your captain speaking," came the airplane intercom. "This trip has came to an end. I welcome each and every one of you to New York City, one of the most famous places in the United States of America. Enjoy you're stay and I hope you find the happiness you look for."
Hiei snorted.
"Find happiness? Oh no, that won't happen with me. I've left it..."
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AN: Well, how is it? My first Yu Yu Hakusho story, and a yaoi at that, so I hope I did okay. Tried to get the characters as best I could. If anyone has any suggestions, review and voice them or email me at squeakychair101r@fanforce.net. Ja ne for now!
