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Warning: This fanfic will contains two male characters having homosexual relations. Meaning malexmale. If this in anyway offends you I suggest you stop reading.


Kurama was led down a dimly lit hallway but the girl directing him seemed to know exactly where she was going so he did not mind so much. She was, however, a very talkative young girl who never seemed to stop for breath. Kurama was not used to straight on interaction with other people; it had been so long. However the girl, Mayumi, seemed cheerful enough albeit a little ditzy, but Kurama didn't mind. He was so caught up in his internal perception of Mayumi that he almost missed the question direction at him.

"Ara? Did you hear me Kurama-san?" Mayumi asked, her nose almost touching his as she scrutinized him till he gave her an answer.

"E-eh? Um no, gomen."

"Meh! How rude Kurama-san! Anyway you don't seem to be familiar with working for a yakuza group, are from some secret agency, undercover so you can get the latest scoop on our 'Mr. Sexy' boss-sama? Sugoi! That is so cool Kurama-san. In case you needed it for your story he and I are having a secret affair." Mayumi paused to giggle for a second, "Ah~ never mind that is private!"

After that she turned around and started her merry jaunt down to the kitchens again. Kurama, a little taken aback by the sudden, not to mention, random outburst blinked a few times before moving to follow her.

"You know Kurama-san, There are these really good pies that only guests can eat but don't worry you can steal some if nobody's looking, he he, they never suspect a thing. Isn't that silly of them? Well, I suppose they have 'more important' things to worry about don't you?" Mayumi turned her head back slightly to look at Kurama for his answer.

"U-uh, I…suppose."

"See see, I knew you would agree he he, but just remember if you steal any pies make sure to grab me one as well since I gave you the tip hahaha."

Of course Kurama would never be caught dead stealing from anyone, much less a yakuza household, due to past attempts gone horribly wrong, but he wasn't about to start an argument with the girl since it seemed and little push would set her off.

Mayumi then turned in a warmly lit room that obviously resembled a well furnished kitchen. It was very clean and even had pots that hung from the ceiling. It wasn't too hot or cold either which was very pleasing.

"Tada! Here we are! Hmm let's see what we have for leftovers for you~"

The energetic girl then began rifling through the refrigerator making all kinds of noise in doing so. Kurama flinched every time he heard clanks and clangs and what sounded like glass breaking, however he stood there patiently waiting for his meal gratefully.

Suddenly the shoji door to the behind them flew open and a middle aged woman was standing in the doorway leaking a deadly aura with her face hidden from view as her head was hanging down next to her breast.

"Ma-yu-mi-chan…" The woman uttered in the most eerie voice Kurama had heard in all his life.

The woman's head then snapped up, her face the absolute picture of rage.

"What do you mean by raiding my kitchens in the middle of the freaking night? When will your gluttonous habits cease? You're going to get super fat when you hit 25 and then I will be the one laughing!"

"Ara? Oh Fumi-san! Ohayo~" Mayumi greeted, along with a little wave.

"Ohayo? It's the middle of the night and don't you smile at me; you woke me up!"

"Yes, you have woken up so 'Ohayo' hehe."

The woman or 'Fumi-san' stood there looking at Mayumi with rage and irritation, however she let out a very long breath and all her tension seemed to evaporate.

"What am I going to do with you? Honestly though child what are you doing here at this hour?"

"But Fumi-saaan, I had to get Kurama-san food. He was finally found yesterday washed ashore after being out at sea totally worn out and just skin and bones. I mean look!"

Mayumi then proceeded to poke and prod at Kurama's side to emphasize the slight protrusion of his ribcage. Fumi-san scrutinized Kurama for a split second and without a second thought went to turn on the stove.

"Kurama-san eh? Have you eaten anything remotely close to being solid in the last week or so? Honestly! I could fold you in half if I wanted to!" Fumi-san said while she put two fish into a pan to be roasted. "Mayumi get the boy some rice will you? If he hasn't eaten in days, which seems to be the case, he won't do so well with such extravagant food we have to give a nice simple meal."

"Yes Fumi-san!"

Not wanting to be an imposition Kurama quickly spoke up.

"Ah no Fumi-san, anything is fine really. I don't want to be a bother."

Fumi-san paused in her work and turned to look at Kurama with stout resolution.

"Ah, 'you do not want to be a bother' eh? Well how bothersome do you think it will be if your stomach refuses the first meal it has had in days and you end up becoming sick? I suppose that would just be a walk in that park for us eh? Don't be foolish boy and take some kindness offered to you." Fumi-san then turned back around without another word.

"Don't worry Kurama-san you will be able to eat really tasty food soon. Ah, once your stomach can handle it of course hehe. Oh and don't mind Fumi-san she is just a mother hen." Mayumi said as she resumed cooking the rice and began humming.

Tasty food or a home cooked meal. Kurama couldn't remember the last time he had had either. Kindness was not something that came easy on the streets. Especially to those who were desperate. Five years he had come on gone and not one person seemed to notice or did not want to notice a young boy with nothing more that the clothes on his back. After a while he had learned to accept that people just did not want to acknowledge the idea of poverty within their town. He had never blamed them though; not even once.

Kurama was brought out of his reverie by a slap to the head. Slightly dazed he looked back up to meet an annoyed Fumi-san.

"Ku-ra-ma! Listen to me when I speak you! You will not waste this precious food that I have made for you, now eat!"

Kurama looked towards the table and noticed the best roast fish he had ever seen along with a healthy portion of steamed rice and cup of steaming tea. It was simple, but it was made with the hearts of these two women. There were no words to describe the amount of gratitude he was feeling at that moment so he settled for a mumbled 'thank you' and sat down.

"Ha ha ha. There we go just eat up and don't say another word. Oh forgive I did not properly introduce myself. My name is Fumie Ito and I am the cook as well as the person who runs this place and don't let Koichi tell you any differently! You may call me Fumi-san. Ask me for anything but I expect to you work hard eh?"

"Uh yes Fumi-san I promise."

"Ha ha that's all I need to know. Now we need to find you some night clothes and hopefully some better kept clothes to replace the ones you are wearing but we can do that tomorrow. I have to tell you though they will only be work clothes, but they are clean, which is more than I can say for the ones you are wearing."

"But I-"

"What did I tell you earlier? Now stop arguing and finish your dinner." Fumi-san then picked up a newspaper and started reading it. Kurama continued his dinner while Mayumi hummed in the background while playing with a piece of her kimono.

After he was finished Fumi-san led him to a store room where there were cabinets that held spare sets of clothes for the workers. After several attempts of making Kurama stretch out his arms so she could determine the fit she finally settled on dark blue yukata for his night clothes. It was clean, soft and smelt of jasmine. Kurama liked it very much.

"It is a little bit big but once you fatten up a bit I imagine it will be quite snug. When it gets dirty you need to take it down to Nanako for cleaning. If it somehow becomes damaged tell me and I will replace it understood?" Fumi-san looked to Kurama questioningly.

"Yes Fumi-san, thank you. I will do my best to keep them it in shape."

"That'll do. Now everyone else is asleep in the sleeping quarts and it would be rude to wake them, so you will sleep in my quarters tonight. Mine are separate and near the kitchen due to me having to get up earlier than everyone else to prepare meals."

"Ah that's fine Fumi-san thank you." Kurama replied with a smile.

"Enough of that, now come on I am tired." Fumi-san then began to walk to the door when suddenly it was thrust open and Koichi appeared in the doorway.


Koichi and Tousen after we left off.

"Well Koichi who is this great person you had in mind that has the ability to reign in my son?" Tousen asked, his voice laced with sarcasm and disbelief.

"Well, I suppose, it is more of a gamble really." Koichi said almost like he was speaking to himself.

"A gamble? Come now Koichi I thought you had found someone with this great ability."

"Now now, you said yourself that Hiei does not respond to people confronting him head on. He will not listen to someone who confronts him violently. Maybe if we introduce someone who is passive to him he may come around." Koichi said thoughtfully.

"Passive? Oh that's good Hiei will walk all over him!"

"That is why I say it is a gamble! Let us see how this experiment plays out before we determine how Hiei will act."

Tousen sighed but he realized he was running out of options in dealing with Hiei. How bad could this proposed experiment be? The little patience he had to begin with was wearing thin.

"Alright, alright Koichi you may carry on with your experiment but suppose it doesn't work out? You know I am a man who does not just blindly jump in without considering all possible outcomes." Tousen leaned back and waited for Koichi's answer.

"Well I suppose if this does not work then you may do whatever you want with Hiei, send him away or kick him out I don't care seeing as how I know I will not lose." Koichi answered in a challenging tone and regarded Tousen with a smirk.

"Hmm since you are so confident why don't we make a bet Koichi? I could use some entertainment. If you win, and Hiei and your proposed magic worker get along and help fix his attitude, what is it that you would like as a prize?"

"Hmm, that is very bold of someone who is going to lose. But I suppose if I had to choose I would require a week's vacation to a hot spring resort and for you to organize your filing cabinets."

At this Tousen cringed. He had not organized his filing cabinets in months as Koichi said it was beneath him to do it.

"Well since you are asking for the impossible, if I win along with free will over Hiei I require you to take over bathroom duty for the servants for a week, still confident in your assessment of this supposed person?" Tousen lifted an eyebrow teasingly.

"Hmph, just you watch. I hope you have a system already thought up to save you some time for you inevitable duty."

"Ha ha ha we shall see Koichi, now tell me already who is this person!"

Koichi turned fully to look at Tousen's face head on.

"That boy I brought to you just a moment ago. His name is Kurama and I believe that his nature might mellow out the young boss."

"You are staking everything on a boy you just picked up on the street a moment ago? You don't even know what he is like!" Tousen couldn't believe that Koichi could be this deluded, I mean no one could know a person's qualities in just a few hours.

"Don't be ridiculous! I am an excellent judge of character. And I have the upper hand in that he is indebted to us. I can teach him how to do the job and by my observations he is a sweet boy with a great deal of bad luck. Now stop questioning my methods and let me go inform him of the new burden on his shoulders."

"Fine, fine go and inform the miracle worker. But don't say I didn't warn you if it all blows up in your face." Tousen said with a chuckle.

"Oh I'll remember when I am chest deep in relaxing hot spring water. Now if you'll excuse me."

And with that Koichi left his boss to go find his young charge.


Back to the present

"Koichi! It is the middle of the night, so don't go banging doors open like no one is trying to sleep!" Fumi-san chastised.

"Enough with your frivolities woman, Mayumi informed me as I passed the kitchen that you had taken Kurama here to be fitted for clothing. I must speak with him."

Koichi then spotted Kurama a few feet behind Fumi-san and turned to speak to him.

"I am here to inform you that you will not be partaking in the daily duties that the other servants do."

Kurama seemed startled at this. He did not want to be fired from a job he had not even started yet. Besides how was he supposed to pay of his debt?

"Um Koichi-san what do you mean? I thought that was why you brought me here."

Koichi let loose a little chuckle at this and answered back.

"Ah, forgive me what I mean is that I am assigning you a different job for you to complete."

"What kind of job? I am afraid I have very much experience. The only other job I have had before was a delivery boy for an auntie that sold flowers in the spring."

"Do not worry about that. Starting tomorrow I am to begin instructing you in this particular job."

Fumi-san who had been regarding the conversation in silence spoke up.

"Oh and just what job do you have in mind Koichi? Nothing too difficult I hope seeing as how he is only a boy." Fumi-san regarded Koichi with skepticism.

"Well Ito-san we will just have to wait and see on this one." Koichi met Fumi-san's glare with one of his own.

"Uh-huh, well do tell us."

"As of today Kurama is the new attendant to Hiei-sama." Koichi said with great confidence as if there was nothing to worry about.

Fumi- san dropped the clothes she was holding. And Kurama looked to Koichi in confusion.

"Ano, who is Hiei-sama?"

Koichi and Fumi-san both looked back to Kurama as if he had grown a second head.


A/N: Hey everybody! Here is chapter 3 finally. I want to say that I am sorry I couldn't make it on Tuesday but the good news is that all my finals are done and I start my 5 week break today. So that means I will have a lot of free time to continue writing for this story yay~ Please review it is very nice to read them and it is a good way for me to indicate how well the story is going. Thanks!

Neruu.