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Across the Stars

"Check… and Mate," Yoko said grinning at Hiei. They were playing a variation of chess on three levels of a board. The pieces were glass, as was the odd-looking board they played on. Yoko had stolen it a few years ago at Kurama's suggestion that they should keep in practice.

Hiei swore. "That's the seventh time you've beaten me at this infernal game! No more!"

"Oh, come on, Hiei! You're better than you think, you know. I was actually sweating there for a minute."

"Hn."

"One more game?" Yoko wheedled.

"No." Hiei said resolutely. Yoko transformed into his fox form and did his 'puppy eyes.'

"The demonic eyes ruin it, Yoko," Hiei said, carefully not looking. The fox whined and transformed into his taller self. "Spoilsport."

Glad you think so. What do you think about going on a trip?

What?! Yoko yelped.

I proposed a trip. It's not like we're doing anything anyway.

A trip where, exactly?!

I was thinking we'd vacation on some tropical planet for a while. Beautiful scenery, new places to explore, battle techniques to learn, maybe visit the Klingons or the Romulans, they're capable fighters.

You want to look for those souls, don't you, Hiei said flatly.

I never said that, Kurama said.

You know you meant it. How long would your trip take? Hiei asked.

Kurama mentally shrugged. At least a few months, maybe a year.

That long? Yoko said quietly.

Well, it is space. It's not like a trip to Tokyo.

I know that, Kit! But a year, when we just-

Just got everything set up perfectly? Kurama bristled. You can always take your seeds with you, you know. And a little discomfort will be good for you, it'll keep you humble.

Yoko grumbled.

Hiei watched the exchange silently. He really didn't want to go into space, but the rest of his friends from 'those days' were dead or gone, and he didn't want to lose Kurama or Yoko to something like wandering just yet.

There isn't any going to be any dissuading you, is there Kurama? He spoke quietly.

The human shook his head. I want to do something. Don't get me wrong, earth and Makai are interesting, but I'd like to get off-planet for awhile.

Hiei sighed.Then count me in. As Kurama thanked him, and Yoko sputtered in disbelief, Hiei found himself thinking, this is going to be a long trip…