Heyla people, long time no see. My computer's STILL broken and my grandma's won't let me upload. This is typed at a friend's house. We're watching The Three Musketeers... Good movie, but not the point.

Standard disclaimers, not mine, KuramaxHiei, blah blah blah. No neko reviews for those of you who know what I'm saying. This is short as anything, but I love the ending. If parts sound a little forced I'm sorry. I have a better one-shot that's around five to six pages that will eventually be posted. I'll talk to you again at the end...

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He's Dangerous. Beautiful, but deadly. He moves like a cat, silently stalking anything he feels deserves to die. Creepy, morbid, and incredibly tempting. You wouldn't think these things go together, but gods do they ever... You have no idea.

He's a killer, plain and simple, but who am I to complain? I am too, after all. I believe we all are on the inside, it's only natural. Especially for us demons. He's the devil incarnate with his sword, dancing even as he fights. You normally wouldn't notice that about Hiei, but I've been watching him for a long, long time. Every move he makes is fluid, graceful, perfect. The mark of a creature both predator and prey, he can blend in anywhere he wants, if only if he feels like it. He truly is the flying shadow.

What I don't understand is how anyone that graceful, that beautiful, can think so poorly of themselves. And he is beautiful. I'm fairly certain he has a perfect body. Absolutely stunning, and he flaunts it. He's too cocky by half, but somehow it's false, like he's trying to convince himself its true. His eyes are like deep pools of fresh blood, sucking you in and forcing you to see how much of the vile substance he's seen in his life. No matter how well he shields his expression, his eyes can tell you everything, if only you know where to, look. What else... Oh yes, of course, his hair. I still don't know how it stands up like that. It's supposedly impossible by human laws of physics, but that's where the problem lies. He's not human; therefore his hair is as is, not following mere human laws. The starburst in the center is a striking contrast to the blue black of the rest. Truly a gorgeous being. How can anyone not like the way he looks?

His personality's another story. That's what makes him deadly. He recoils from contact with other beings almost obsessively. The other Tentai think it's because he doesn't like company, or he finds them annoying. Ch. Not likely. He's afraid. Absolutely terrified that is he lets someone close, the least bit close, that they'll hurt him. Hurt him badly emotionally, physically, and mentally just like everyone else before. If I could find those creatures that were cruel enough to damage such an amazing being, they would be worse then dead. Much worse.

Hiei is also very sure of himself. How it's possible for someone so insecure to be so secure in other aspects at the same time eludes me. He knows exactly what he wants and what he's capable of. If you're in his way... you won't be for much longer, one way or another. He's a paradox if I've ever seen one, absolutely fascinating. Even in this seeming self-confidence he thinks he's less then dirt. The Forbidden Child, unworthy of companionship with anyone, resenting the three worlds and all those within them. It's pretty funny to watch. And his naiveté of ningens and their way is adorable! When he's confused he looks so innocent and asks the most amusing questions! Then I have trouble explaining and he always ends up so frustrated, though he barely shows it. It really makes me want to hug him and apologize, tell him it's alright. I did once too. The look on his face was priceless when he'd realized he'd hugged me back.

He's very protective. It seems random, but it's true. He would do anything for his sister. He's be backstabbed so many times and yet by some miracle is the most loyal person I know. He even sticks to his morals. Granted, to humans they aren't much, but to a demon they're harsh. He won't kill someone defenseless; he won't overpower someone weak unless necessary and he won't kill anyone who wants to die. There aren't many demons like that. I know I wasn't.

I think I love him. No, I know I do. It's a dangerous thing, caring so much for and wanting to protect someone as independent as he is, wanting to help someone that strong. It's not an intelligent thing to do. Loving him could really kill you, but I can't stop. That's part of the reason why. The danger in trying to be close to someone that deadly is why it's so appealing, so tempting. The thought of him putting up with me, maybe even loving me back, positively addicting.

"Fox?" The subject of my musings flits through my window, leaving his cloak and boots on the sill. The reality is even more stunning them the picture in my minds eye.

"Yes, Hiei?" I set down the book I had been turning pages in for the last half hour and face him. He's standing in front of my window with the full moon behind him setting his silhouette against the sky; with the gentle lamplight bathing his features, softening them and accenting his heart shaped face. Stunning.

He hesitates, looking towards the window, briefly making up his mind. This is all new to him and he still doesn't quite understand; just a new concept he's not entirely sure he likes. He takes a slow step forward before walking calmly over to me and sitting in my lap and leaning against my chest, his head burrowed in the crook of my neck. I smile and wrap my arms around his waist, leaning my head against his. He beautiful, he's lethal, and he's mine.

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Do you like it? puppy dog eyes I haven't been up in ages, review please! I hope I'm not losing my touch...

Hiei – You had a touch?

Bastard!! throws a shoe at Hiei

Hiei – X-X

Uhhh... That's it? Should it continue? It sounds like a one-shot to me. Read and Review, please!!

Averon