Chapter 3- This is me.

Solaria's point of view because I hate writing in third person

I woke up slowly; cramps in my muscles told me I had done something last night. But what exactly was escaping me. I found the lingering scent of dried blood and looked around, I found flakes on the bed and my cloths stiff, my hair was stiff and cracked and skin felt covered in dried honey. I sat straight up, trying to remember but only getting haze. Shaking my head I moved to get out of my bed.

"So the sister of Yoko Kurama," Hiei's voice came from the window area, I shifted to look at him and he continued, "Or so rumor claims."

Violent red eyes looked into my own golden orbs, there was a spark but gone just as it came. I felt my insides squirm with an unknown emotion and I didn't like it. I raised an eyebrow at him determined to ignore my inner turmoil and instead asked him how he came to be here.

"I was here on patrol by accident, felt your youki and decided to investigate. You're very agile and quick." Hiei told me, red eyes trained no mine, "Your eyes were glazed, and you killed all ten of them. Then you fainted, I followed you scent and brought you here."

I nodded, "Thank you."

Hiei looked out the window and I studied the patterns of dried blood, God I must look a mess.

"If you give me time to wash and change, I'll make breakfast." I told him, he nodded and left, I sighed and got out of the bed fully, grabbed some cloths and ran to the spring that flows from the lake. Quickly washing the blood and allowing the small water fall to flow down my skin. Once clean and dried I changed into a red tank top and light tan knee length loose pants. I went to the kitchen, Hiei already there and started breakfast. I made up the fastest recipes I knew; eggs, toast, bacon, fried tomatoes, French toast, three types of jams and sausage; must not forget the sausage. After the food was set down, Hiei looked at me with a picularer expression.

I stopped the blush before it formed, "Magic takes a lot out of me and due to training I burn to many calories, due to that my body would start eating itself." I said and started eating.

Hiei took it and ate as well. He seemed surprised by the taste and ate a bit more than I thought he would, but I was pleased with the outcome. I cleaned up after and watched the fire demon in my home.

"Yoko Kurama was indeed my brother." I told him, he looked at me and just nodded.

"That the reason why you're so distrustful of the Fox?" Hiei asked.

I sighed, my attention drawn to the window in the other room, "In a way yes, in the beginning major yes. The last memory I have of my beloved brother was burring him."

With a nod we descended into silence. I watched the window, yet kept my scenes on him. After some minuets he got up and headed for the door. "Thanks for the food." Was thrown over his shoulder and he was gone. I fell to the floor clasping my stomach. What in the name of the Mother is wrong with me?

When I came back to the temple, Yukina's stomach had definitely swollen and was ready to burst like a fruit that sat to long on the vine. Kazuma was acting like an overprotective father/husband and made me increasiling ticked off; I still got heat spikes, only they come when Hiei was close, which was absolutely perfect (please note the liberal use of sarcasm). After pounding both Yusuke and Kazuma into the ground and seeing my brother in action against Hiei, I was ready to scream. Yukina helped, she kept it cold around me and I fed her my own youki. The kit would be born soon and I still have 11 days of heat.

The first sign that the kit was coming was when Yukina gave a very loud scream, even as my ear drums rang from the high pitch. The Bota, Yusuke and Kazuma followed me in; Genkai was already with her, I started feeding her my youki as soon as I was in the same room. We moved Yukina to the bedroom set up for this purpose. I told them to get me hot water, towels, rags, Kurama, my bag and Hiei. Kazuma ran and got the non animated items, Yusuke went to call Kurama, and Hiei was apparently staying with him. I grabbed a few potions from my bag, and had Yukina drank them. Hiei showed up just as her last spasm over took her.

"Help feed her youki, the kit is really restless." I told him whipping sweat from her brow. Yukina's face was flushed and her breathing ragged, I saw pain in her eye and felt an emotion close to hatred. I had to step back when I realized that. I studied my friend's eyes, there was pain there and again I felt an emotion kin to hate, yet I also saw acceptance and love for the unborn child. I continued to stare at my friend, my first accomplice. With a few breaths to stable myself, I got back to my friends side; Hiei had given me a strange look, yet there was a bit of understanding. Kurama came in and an hour and 20 minutes later, Salina came into this world just as pale as her mother with the same teal hair and pinkish eyes. Yukina cooed at the kit before passing her to Hiei who looked scared holding the squirming kit. I laughed at the look, tried myself from the constant battle; I honestly hate the Ice demons.

"Solaria." Yukina's voice woke me from my musing, "You need sleep."

I smirked, "So do you, besides; I have to make sure she's hidden." I told her, "Now go to sleep."

Yukina gave me a half hearted glare before falling into the land of dreams, a soft calming smile on her lips. I looked at Hiei who was still slightly panicked and took the kit from him.

"So what do you think of your niece?" I asked, walking out of the room to clean the kit. A cold bath later, Hiei and Kurama watching me, Yusuke was keeping watch outside and Kazuma was watching Yukina. I was still waiting on an answer from the fire demon, Kurama helped me with the crib and Hiei once more held his niece; this time less panicked and more gently. I nodded in approval and set spells over the crib and room, hiding the child even from the evil eye. Once I was satisfied I had Yukina moved to the room and then sent the boys out. Salina slept with her mom and I sat on the window seal, looking out over the garden. Smiling at the happy thoughts that played in my head, I followed my friend into dreamland.

Morning came much too early for my opinion, the sun lighting the room and showing the pretty picture of Yukina cuddling with Salina, waving my hand in a simple pattern, I kept them in a deep sleep. Tip toeing out of the room, I was met with Hiei and Kazuma sitting in the hall sleeping; Hiei's sword pointed at Kazuma. I giggled and woke Hiei; smiling apologetically I made my way to the kitchen and started cooking.

"How are they?" Hiei asked.

"Salina is healthy and Yukina will be back to full health by this afternoon with slight weakness." I replied, "How was last night?"

Hiei scoffed, "Boring, the ice bastards didn't try anything."

I nodded continuing to make breakfast, similar to the one I made back at my house. Once done I went to wake the boys and check on Yukina and the kit, taking off the charm that kept them asleep. Salina started crying and Yukina woke in a fuss. I watched from the doorway as she tried to calm the kit down and went to make her a bottle.

After letting the boys know everything was alright and brought the bottle to Yukina who started to feed the kit immediately. I kissed Yukina's teal head and promised to save her some food. She gave me a nod and I headed back to the kitchen. There were two plates set out of Yusuke and Kazuma reach; Kurama and Hiei were watching them, Genkai eating happily. I smiled and quickly ate then got onto chores.

After the halls were swept and mopped, the main rooms dusted and the garden tended to, I sat back and watched Yukina play with Salina. I could tell the child was going to be strong and well protected, if Kazuma and Hiei have anything to say about it. While Yukina played with her kit, I made ice animals and occasionally made it snow, Salina liked the animals better than the snow. Yukina finally read those parenting books Kurama had gotten her and so did Kazuma, surprisingly.

Today though, I left the temple to go to Makai and play in the underground tournament. My last day of heat was today. Which was perfect, as I had more than enough stress to release, Crystel my 9th accomplice was with me at the moment, the tournament was held for a month straight; the first three rounds are melees, followed by double match ups and lastly by single rounds. Those are the most dangerous as the fighters are allowed anything to use in their duel, most when facing me used long range weapons or poisons. Crystel had decided I would be his partner, and we left the temple, after Crystel gushed over Salina and Yukina, demanding to be made part of her life. Yukina had smiled and promised he would, Kazuma wasn't happy about that, bloody snake found a new human to torment. Hiei had grown a teasing partnership with Crystel and I'm slightly scared to introduce them to my other accomplices. Yusuke and Kyito might actually get along and that would spell the end of world as we know it (okay that's a bit over dramatic).

The tournament started with its usually fan fair and the melee started with Crystel running head long into it and bashing in a lot of skulls, I had followed at a sedated pace, enjoying the rush the fight brought until the ring leader called quits. Crystel had minor cuts and a gash on his hip; I had a cut on my arm and grinning like a fool. I was hyped and back to my usual self. It felt good to be back.