Disclaimer: I don't own Yu-Yu-Hakusho, only my own characters.

Summary: Kurama gets caught up with Vie while Hiei throws a tiny temper tantrum. A move has been made by the enemy, and what's this, a juicy secret is reveled?

Warnings: None

Miscellaneous: Mmm... intense conversations, and yummy secrets. Still a bit slow though *sighs*


The grounds shook as another explosive shock pounded against the wall, making the rocks quiver. My followers and I was on another heist, trying to steal what was suppose to be on of the most powerful things in Makai. The heist was our biggest disappointment. Whatever it was, it wasn't here. Out of anger my followers took what they wanted and started to destroy the place. I decided before the place completely feel apart that I would do one last quick scan. After making quit a few rights and lefts I found one door that wouldn't open so easily. I used my plants to finally break open the door. On the other end was a bedroom that held a luxurious king size bed that chained a boy, possibly ten years of age, that had purple hair and stunning purple eyes. His face was emotionless as he stared at me. After a few moments he went back to what he was doing before I interrupted. I quickly scanned the area, it wasn't booby-trapped, and the boy... posed no threat. Not that he could, he had no spirit energy. Absolutely none. The human was probably a toy for the demon. A few of my men ran passed me as the palace shook again.

"Hey Youko, going to steal a worthless human?" They laughed continuing to run.

I looked back at the boy who paid us no mind, still doing whatever it was he was that he was doing. I took a step towards him, my curiosity getting the better of me. With my fist step I was shoved into the room, now pressed against the floor.

"He's mine! You stay away from him!" The leader demon ran over me to the boy, who still didn't move.

I grabbed the demon's ankle, forcing him to fall. Quickly getting up I ran to the boy who was now giving us his full attention, still emotionless. The demon stood back up as the human looked back at him; then looked up, then back at the demon. I looked at the demon who was looking up at the ceiling only to have it crash down on him. I was reminded, yet again, that the place was falling apart. I quickly unshackled the boy, grabbing him, and jumped out of the window. When we were at a safe enough distance I put the boy down to finish watching the crumbling of the palace.

"Hey Youko, please tell me we aren't baby sitting." One of my followers pouted.

I looked back at the boy who was staring at a demonic neon purple butterfly. After a while he slowly looked back up at me.


He had grown taller since then, but his attitude has yet to change. His eyes, those all-knowing eyes, still made my spine shiver. His face... became emotionless.

"Ku..."

"Shuiichi." I quickly interrupted. "Call me by that name when we are in private. Please, come meet my friends." I gestured back towards the coffee shop.

He leaned slightly to the side to look past me, then up at me. Straightened himself out then barely shrugged his shoulders. He walked past me, with me quickly following behind him.

"You guys, this is Vie. Vie, that's Yusuke, Kuwabara, Hiei, and Kowenma." I introduced with a smile.

"V?" Yusuke twisted his head to the side.

"No, Vie." I corrected his pronunciation. "It's French for life."

"Why have a name that means 'for life'?" Kuwabara tilted his head.

"No. It means the word 'life'."

"Oh!" Yusuke and Kuwabara said in unison now understanding.

"Still sounds stupid." Hiei snorted.

"It is... an honor to meet you, Kowenma-sama." Vie spoke clearly and smoothly.

Kowenma gave him a weary smile. "Why thank you."

"To be in the presences of the one who makes the final decision of one's fate, is truly above a blessing." Vie's voice tone didn't change, but the light that hovered over his face brightened even more.

"Eh? Say what?" Kowenma shifted uneasily in his chair, believing the cat was out of the bag.

"Oh, Vie is from the Demon World. He knows the things we know." I reassured.

"He isn't any demon." Hiei stated harshly.

"Well, I can't argue nor defend that. I don't know how he ended up in Makai, but it is where he is from, and obviously... can survive in." I flashed him a look as I remembered the last time I saw him was under a pile of rocks. But he paid me no mind. "Vie, how about you come to my place to catch up?" I could see the protest in his eyes as he looked at me. I could also feel Hiei's glare. I ignored Hiei and simply gave Vie my pleading eyes.

"Sure." He answered after a while.

"Great. Kowenma, any other news, you'll send with Yusuke?" I quickly asked.

"Yes."

"Great, come on." I tugged on Vie, dragging him to my human home.


"Kurama, you promised me tonight we would..."

"I know Hiei, but I haven't seen him for twenty-seven years." I was only twenty-two in my human body, but before I came to the Human World, it had been another five years since Vie's so called death. "I promise, the next time we get a chance, I'll make up for this time." Hiei and I had been dating for quit some time, and Hiei wanted me under him tonight.

"Hn." Hiei flitted off before I could reassure him.

I walked into the living room with two cups of tea, sitting down next to Vie.

"So..." I started.

"They said you were dead." Vie's calm voice interrupted me.

"And you are suppose to be dead." I quickly retorted.

"You left me for death." I could hear the question in his voice even though he stated it.

I sighed. "There was no way you would have survived. I mean... you are a human that had my den collapse on you. Please tell me, how did you make it?"

"I hid in a spot where the rubble collapsed upon itself, making a small hole. When everything stopped, I was, surprisingly, able to dig out. After that I simply lived the life I was taught last; thievery. Though, unlike you, I didn't steal everything. I only stole when I needed to pay for a roof and food." Vie took a sip from tea, giving me a quick side glance. "I stumbled upon a portal to the Human World, and decided to live here instead, six years ago." He finished, taking another sip from his tea.

Relaxing, I told him the rest of my life. How I ended up in a human body, becoming a Spirit Detective, the Dark Tournament, and Demon Tournament. The rest of the night dealt with what we did after we were forced to split up. The last conversation ended up with with me asking him to stay the night. Again, I pushed him into agreeing.

Now, with Vie sleeping in the guest room, I went to my room to find Hiei wide awake looking out the window.

"Hiei..." I started.

"Something about him isn't right, Kurama." Hiei interrupted strictly.

"Is it because you're jealous?" I couldn't help but chuckle as I got ready for bed.

"No! Look, nothing about him seems right."

"Hiei, at first appearance, nothing about you seems right." I smirked climbing into bed.

Hiei only glared at me as he climbed in next to me. With that, we went to sleep.


I woke up hanging from a chain by my wrists, about an inch from the ground.

"Kurama." A deep husky voice cooed my name.

My eyes darted open scanning the area. Everything was pitch black.

"Oh Kurama."

"Who are you?" I called out.

"How about we play a game, Kurama." The voice chuckled.

"What do you want from me?"

"Your life."


I shot up in my bed panting... sweating. At my side, Hiei continued to sleep soundlessly. I looked outside to see the moon high. Looking at the clock it read 3:17 a.m. Sighing I decided I need a glass of water. After going downstairs to get some, I decided to do a quick check on my guest. Creeping down the hall quietly, I opened his door to see the bed empty. Opening the door fully, the room was empty. I didn't know when or how he got out, but I didn't feel like figuring it out. So I went back to my room and feel back asleep by Hiei's side.


"Sir, the final stare is ready to begin. All we need is your word." A man came out of the darkness standing in front of a chat that stood for authority, leadership, and power.

"Good, but put it on hold." A younger male's voice spoke, coming from the chair.

"Sir?"

"Some new toys opened themselves up to me earlier today. I'd like to play with them before I bring ultimate devastation upon the living."

"Your ways are quit interesting... Master."

"I know..." A smirk played on the hidden face as the man left the room with a bow. "This game is going to be interesting." The smirk quickly turned into a smile, the man not talking to anyone in particular.


Another beautiful morning, and yet I was disappointed. It was clear that Vie didn't want to stay the night, but I had hopped he'd stay till morning. But yet, here I was, outside, at 9:30 in the morning getting Hiei breakfast. Instead of wanting a healthy, average breakfast, he demanded ice cream, or as he likes to call it, sweet snow. To my surprise, as we arrived to the ice cream parlor, there sat Vie reading a book under one of the outside tables that had an umbrella.

"Vie?" I called out as Hiei and I approached.

He looked up from his book, not surprisingly, not showing any emotion. As if looking up was 'hello' he went back to reading, giving us no more attention. Hiei yanked on my sleeve for my attention. Instead I gave him my credit car and told him to go ahead and that I'd be ready when he comes out. I proceeded to Vie, blocking the light he was receiving from the sun to read with. Once again, he looked up at me.

"Vie, it wasn't really polite of you to run out some time in the night." I stated with actual sadness in my eyes.

"Neither is making someone that wants to be satisfied by wait." He answered solely as he went back to his book.

I could feel my face get hot. I couldn't tell if it was out of embarrassment or anger.

"Or..." he paused setting his book down, looking at me. "Do you still take it when you want, no matter what they have to say for it?" His face had gone serious.

In that instant I felt my heart skip a beat. I had almost forgotten about that day. Hiei snapped me back before I could have the memory play in my head. I decided it was best that we took our leave before the words, themselves, slipped out into the open. It was clear now that Vie wasn't happy with me, being with me, or who I was. Over all, with all those years, I knew he didn't exactly...like me. But to think...he can't even tolerate being near me made my heart feel like it was being torn in two. Sometimes I had to curs the emotions of humans.

"What was going on back there?" Hiei abruptly interrupted my thoughts. "When I came out, there was nothing but tension in the air." Hiei took a lick of his ice cream.

"Oh nothing. Just clearing some air from our past." I successfully lied.

"Hn."

How? I questioned myself. How could I forget that I marked Vie?