LOSING SIGHT

It was another "normal" day for Hiei and Kurama. They woke to the sound of the alarm clock and began getting ready for whatever the day was going to bring them. It was about 8:52 am and they were about to be headed out the door when a knock came to the door… Who is it? Kurama asked walking over to the door to see through the peek hole. Hey you two we've been invited to a party, get up and get ready it starts at noon. Yuske shouted from behind the door. Alright now go away. Hiei shouted at Yuske while sitting on his bed. Alright then it'll be held at the ball room here in the hotel. Yuske shouted as he walked off to get ready himself. Oh great! I don't have anything to ware. Guess I'll half to throw together an outfit last minute. Kurama said going through his bag of clothes. Relax what does it matter what we look like? Hiei said going through his own bag of clothes as well. It's first impression Hiei, like when you approached me all those years ago. You said that I could help my mother and that you wanted to see her get well again. My first impression of you was that you were my friend. Kurama said remembering the day they first met. Ya that was before I started getting lectured by everyone around me. A happier time indeed. Hiei joked giving a half smile. Well I need a to take a shower and figure out what to do with my hair I'll take longer than you, so you can go back to sleep for awhile. I'm going to take a shower. Kurama said walking off into the bathroom built into their hotel room. What ever. Hiei said laying back down on his bed for a nap knowing how long Kurama takes. At about 10:28 am Kurama finally decided to wake Hiei up after getting fully dressed and still messing with his hair. Hnn. Hiei said rolling over and going back to sleep. Hiei! Wake up! Kurama shouted as he continued messing with his hair. Why? If we're on a recon mission and need to keep a low profile, then why go to a party? Hiei asked sitting up half asleep. What better way to keep a low profile then to accept the invitation. If we go then we won't arouse suspicion. Kurama said going over to the mirror to check how he looked. Kurama sometimes I wonder why I even bother to argue with you. Hiei said getting up and going to the bathroom to take a shower and get ready himself. At about 11:23 am Hiei had gotten ready and they began to walk upstairs to the hotel's ballroom.

At about 11:56 am they walked into the completely decorated ballroom…..

Something seems off here. There's too many people here in fancy clothing. Hiei said looking around. Hiei your just paranoid and trying to leave early, c'mon we just got here. Kurama said dragging Hiei by his arm over to where the others were. Hey bout damn time you guys got here. Yuske joked watching them walk over. Dang….. judging by they way Kurama dragged Hiei over here I'd say that Kurama would be the "girl" in the relationship, they always drag the guys where they "don't" wanna go. Kuwabara joked noticing that Kurama had a hold of Hiei's wrist. Shut up! Hiei said as he and Kurama blushed lightly. What ever we can poke fun at you guys later, right now we need to go find our host. Yuske said leading the others to behind the stage curtain. Ah! Yuske so your back. The old man said walking up to the gang. Ya this is my team. This is Kurama and Hiei, and of course you already know me and Kuwabara. Yuske said introducing the team to the old man. Yes well to those of you who don't know my name is Jaken, and I'm mayor of this town. Koenma's a friend of mine so I know what it is you are doing. The Mayor explained. Alright so do you maybe know where a good place to start looking would be? Kurama asked the mayor. Well right here. The hole town's here. Feel free to mingle and enjoy the party while you work. I need to prepare for my public speech. The mayor said walking off to prepare. Alright well Hiei should we go enjoy ourse…..Hiei? Kurama said looking around when he noticed that Hiei had disappeared. I think he left when the mayor was still talking. Kuwabara said trying to remember. Honestly, that man… you can't take him anywhere without him sneaking off the moment you turn your back on him! Kurama said with a stamp of his foot. … Dang Kurama you sound like his old lady….. Maybe you should sit down! Yuske said slightly in shock of what Kurama just said. Not while Hiei is running around unsupervised, who knows what kind of trouble he would get into. Kurama said walking off to find Hiei. … Damn, Hiei's in trouble. Kuwabara said staring at the figure of Kurama getting smaller and smaller.

A short time later…

Hiei? Hey Hiei where are you? Kurama continued to ask making his way through the room of people. Over here. Outside. Hiei shouted from the small balcony. Hiei what are you doing out here? I was beginning to worry. Kurama said walking outside onto the small balcony Hiei was standing on. Sorry I didn't mean to worry you, I don't like to be a part of things. And with all that smoke being blown by all of those rich people I couldn't stand the smell, so I came out here to get some fresh air. Hiei explained walking over to his friend. Why don't we at least try to go have some fun? Kurama asked looking over at Hiei. I guess so. Hiei said as they walked back into the ballroom. Everyone was having a good time and the mayor had finished his speech with a friendly smile. Though something was definitely wrong, though they could feel something was going to happen it all came too late…. After the mayor finished his speech a mighty black descended from atop the room and pierced Kurama's heart. Causing him to hit the floor while the townsfolk and everyone ells became silent. The only sound was Hiei's cries of passion for his fallen friend. Kurama! Kurama speak to me, speak to me! Hiei cried out with tears overflowing from his eyes. H… Hiei? I'm not going to make it, please… grant me a final farewell kiss! Kurama said coughing up blood and barely able to lift his arm up to Hiei's face to feel the soft skin that he had always known. Kurama you can't leave me like this! Hiei said as his tears began to run like rives down the side of his face as he gently leaned in upon his now dieing friend and lover, and gently he pressed his lips upon Kurama's. Seeing all this the mayor began to laugh wildly grinning from ear to ear. What's so funny old man? Yuske snapped ready to fight the whole town. He's finally going to die! The accursed demon fox Yoko Kurama, who destroyed out town many years ago, our loved ones can now rest peacefully knowing that the cured fox is dead! The may laughed harder and harder, looking down at Hiei and Kurama. You… I'm gonna KILL YOU! Hiei said getting ready to fight, but something stopped him, the feel of Kurama trying to stop them from fighting and harboring no ill will towards the townspeople. H…..Hi….Hiei! Please don't fight them because they believe that what they're doing is right. Kurama begged with his emerald green eyes overflowing with tears, and to Hiei those eyes never looked more beautiful then they did at that moment. Again Hiei's tears began to flow like rivers down his face as he dropped to his knees and once more cried tears of sorrow for Kurama, overflowing with sadness Hiei began to grow farther and farther away from everyone…..

Friend, family, and a devoted teammate these are just some of the things that make up a truly soft and forgiving hero, for even upon his death he asked forgiveness of the people who killed him and harbored no ill will upon anyone. Somewhere within the deep jungle lying underneath a giant tree there is a small gravestone that sums up the person buried underneath it… Yoko Kurama

The End?