Ok, Ok. Yes, I am having problems with the Naruto/YYH story and don't know how to have Kurama figh Kiba without using his demon energy. I DO plan on getting back to it, but in the mean time, I took a break and decided to create a spin-off story to Hiei's Confession: The Truth is Revealed. This isn't a one-shot like before as you will find out what happens to Kurama after the Hiei/Yukina incident. And yes, it's LONGER! (KoorimeYukinaErro!) Anyways, let me shut up so you can read the story. Enjoy.

Disclaimer: I do not own YuYu Hakusho, the characters or trademarks. Again, I wish I did, then the series would still be going.

ALL IS NOT LOST

Two years have passed since Hiei's confession. The YYH gang have grown even farther apart, but have all come together for this dark night. They all stood on a hill, looking down at Genkai's tombstone. Genkai had finally died of old age. Botan and the other girls shed tears for the wise elder while the guys hung their heads to hide their emotions. Hiei stood there, looking at the unearthed soil where she was buried. Days later Hiei and Yukina moved out of Genkai's temple. Puu remained there, alone, until Kurama decided to stay and look over the place. Several times, Botan visited the kitsune at Genkai's to check up on him. Koenma also came around, informing Kurama about what was going on in Demon World. Now, Kurama stood at the top of stone steps when Shizuru and Kuwabara could be seen walking toward him.

"Hello, Shizuru. Kuwabara," Kurama said with a smile. A smile so fake that his mouth was almost struggling to remain that way. The Kuwabaras made it to Kurama as they both waved to him. Shizuru wore beige jacket and pants with a black t-shirt underneath. Kuwabara came up with his college sports jacket, white t-shirt, blue denim jeans and black suede shoes.

"Hiya, Kurama. How's it going?" Kuwabara asked in his usual annoying, deep voice. He slapped the redhead on his back, almost sending Kurama down the steps with his strength.

"Stop being so rough, Kazuma," Shizuru said to her brother. "How about you go and get us some drinks?"

"But it's only 11:30 am! You wanna drink now?"

"Yes, now go!"

"All right, all right. Sheesh, don't have a cow or something." Kuwabara mumbled and walked away from them towards the temple.

"You two haven't change." Kurama said.

"I guess not." Shizuru pulled out a box of cigarettes from her jacket and took one out. She then pulled out a lighter and lit the cigarette. She inhaled deeply and let it out, smoke released from her mouth.

"Botan told me what happened long ago between you, Hiei and Yukina. You sure you've put it past you?"

"I'll be fine, Shizuru. I really did love Yukina, but I felt like I was being too selfish since I knew how Hiei felt. I couldn't stand myself to allow a friend to suffer like that."

"That may be, Shuichi, but what about you? Don't you deserve to be happy as well? You're the kindest demon I have ever met. Hell, you're sweeter than most humans!"

"Perhaps, but my friends are more important to me."

"All right, I got the drinks," Kuwabara said as he returned from inside the temple with two beers and a green tea for Kurama. Shizuru put her cigarette out and took her beer. "If I can interrupt you guys, you should consider your feelings sometimes, man."

"Kuwabara, you heard us?" Kurama asked, taking a sip of his tea.

"Yeah. Listen, I knew Yukina didn't like me that way so I couldn't be with her."

"But you crushed her. She thought you wanted nothing to do with her again."

"I know, but we were able to straighten it out. But my point is that sometimes your happiness should be top priority."

"Wow, Kazuma," said Shizuru, "I didn't know you had it in you."

"Hey, I can be serious at times too, ya know."

"Right."

"Be that as it may," Kurama said abruptly, "Yukina is with Hiei now and they are bother very happy."

Shizuru finished her beer and let out a sigh. She said nothing and just looked out over Genkai's land while standing at the top of the steps. Kuwabara now moved next to Kurama.

"Kurama, even if it kills me, we're gonna find you a girl. I mean, Yusuke has Keiko, I have Melody, and even Hiei has Yukina. You need to get yourself a date, man."

"Thank you, Kuwabara. I appreciate it, but right now, I am fine."

"Aw geez, Kurama. Well, if you say so. Hey, Shizuru. Earth to Shizuru!"

The female Kuwabara finally snapped out of her daze and looked over at her brother.

"Huh? You say something?"

"Man, Shizuru. We're supposed to be at our cousin's in about two hours, so come on! Later, Kurama."

Shizuru just nodded as Kuwabara waved to Kurama and began to make his way down the steps. She was about to leave as well, but she turned back and walked up to the redheaded kitsune.

"Shuichi, don't dwell on what could have been. I know moving on is hard, but like I said, you deserve to be happy, ok?"

"Shizuru, please don' worry about me. I will be fine."

Shizuru looked at him and turned around slowly. Kuwabara could be heard yelling loudly, telling her to hurry up. She changed her mood quickly as she yelled back.

"Shut The Hell Up! I'm Coming!"

Kurama chuckled lightly and Shizuru gave him a half smile. Kurama looked towards Shizuru.

"Thank you. You two really cheered me up. Whenever you can, please come up for another visit."

"I'll hold you to that, Demon Boy."

She finally waved a bit and headed down the steps. Kurama waved goodbye to them both and started making his way back to the temple. He stopped and just gazed up at the evening sky.

Kuwabara reached their 2007 Midnight Blue Chevy Malibu and he got into the driver seat. Close behind him Shizuru opened up her door and sat on the passenger side with a look of disappointment on her face. Her brother glanced over in her direction and began to worry.

"Hey, cheer up, sis. He'll be fine. He's tough physically but he's also tough mentally. He'll move on when he's good and ready."

"Oh? And this is coming from the guy who wanted to set him up on some dates? I know he'll be fine, Kazuma. Just wish he wasn't so blind…"

Blinking a few times, he started the car. The radio came on and he quickly turned to a jazz station.

"What are you talking about? You got feelings for him?"

"Get real!"

"Ok, ok. Man, who shoved a stick up your ass?" Kuwabara mumbled as he drove off down the road while Shizuru thought about how right her brother was.

So a bit obvious in the first chapter that Shizuru has something for Kurama, but will she ever admit it and does Kurama suspect it? I got this idea from watching the final episode of YYH. Everyone had someone except Kurama and Shizuru. Yusuke had Keiko, KuwabaraxYukina, HieixMukuro, BotanxKoenma (Ok, maybe not really), so why not Kurama and Shizuru? So yeah, hope you enjoyed chapter one!