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Finding You Again: Chapter 3.

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deliciae: 13 reviews… Wow. Thanks everyone.

Muse: ::growls:: I do NOT have serious mental issues…

deliciae: Sure you don't, Muse. But did you get done torturing my MiniMuse? ::notices empty roll of duct tape on the floor::

Muse: I swear I didn't do it… it was all MiniMiniMuse! It made me do it!

MiniMiniMuse: ::Enters room; glares at Muse… drags in a duct-taped MiniMuse::

deliciae: Hmm, well, that answers that. On with the fic.

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Disclaimer: ::Muse gets a letter in the mail from the Lawyers::  'We, the Lawyers of Yu Yu Hakusho and their rightful owners, know that you, Muse, have done it again. Please reply for a court date, to be sentenced for claiming that you own Yu Yu Hakusho. Thank you.' Yeah, I did it again, but truly—I don't own it!!

Warnings: YAOI. That means boy x boy. Don't like, don't read—don't flame!! OOC-ness; AU. OCs—Haru, and someone new…

Pairings: Hiei x Kurama. Yusuke x Koenma.

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Hiei thrust his katana forward, and parried against an invisible enemy, during his daily training on Genkai's lands. With one hand, he wiped the sweat away, and began his practice once again. Even though it had been three years since the last rouge youkai had slipped into the Human Realm, Hiei continued rigorous practice and training, not wanting his skills to grow lax.

            However, as he swung the katana in an arc, his hand faltered. The blade clinked as it hit the grass, and Hiei slumped down onto his knees. He was unable to train this day, as his mindset was far from the necessary concentration. A distant, unknown feeling had settled in the petite fire-demon's body, and pulled firmly on his emotions—rather, at his heart.

            A low growl slipped from his lips, and he grabbed his katana. With that in hand, he started to flit through the trees, as he headed away from the grounds. Never before had he felt like this; it was like a sensation of something lost was gained or returned. His body paused and Hiei grabbed onto the tree he currently stood on. Could it truly be? Was Kurama returning?

Indescribable feelings assaulted his heart, and he knew it was true this time. His fox was returning. Realization dawned as the unknown feeling made itself known: it was a faint connection to Kurama's ki, and it was growing rapidly stronger by the hour. However, self-doubt gnawed at his confidence; was Kurama returning to him, or because of his mother, Shiori?

"Hiei, it's not good if you doubt yourself," a tenor voice stated, and Hiei blinked in shock. Below him on the ground stood Yusuke. Yet, next to Yusuke stood the adult-form of Koenma, and an infant lay nestled in the godling's arms. So that was why no one had heard from or seen Koenma lately, Hiei mused, then his lips curled into a frown. "What do you want, Urameshi?"

"Get down here, and maybe I'll tell you." The words were not a request, but a demand, and reluctantly the fire-demon complied. However, that did nothing to stop the remark he made, once on the ground, "I seen you've been busy, Urameshi." Koenma's amber orbs narrowed, and the Reikai Tantei leader frowned lightly, "We'll discuss that later. Let's go to the apartment."

The three headed towards Kurama's former apartment, and once inside, settled into opposing chairs. "What is so important?" The petite fire-demon growled lightly, and Koenma sighed. Yusuke leaned forward, and gently spoke, as to not wake his infant child, "I've been thinking… about Kurama."

For a moment, the room completely silenced, and Hiei's crimson orbs narrowed. "What about him?" The words were slightly hissed, as the fire-demon figured Yusuke knew something that pertained to the Fox's disappearance and had never told. However, it was Koenma that continued the sentence. What he said seemed to grab the fire-demon's attention…

~Flashback:~

Koenma sat at his desk, continuously stamping, when suddenly the demon god Inari strode in. The nine-tails glistened in the light, as did the golden-toned coat, and a mischievous smile was on his face. This usually meant something bad, and Koenma dreaded finding out why exactly the god was smiling.

Inari laughed, his liquid-silver eyes glimmered with happiness. "He finally did it!" Inari squealed like a child, and Koenma bit down on his pacifier. A fine brow arched, and the Fox God continued, "I knew he would; he's truly in love of course, and why else wouldn't he?" Koenma's amber orbs slid close, and he sighed. For who did what, Koenma wouldn't find out, as that's what Inari intended—leaving the person grasping at cryptic straws. With a bow, and a laugh, the Fox God left, with no other words spoken.

~End Flashback~

Hiei sat, confused by the tale Koenma had told. What did this have to do with his fox? It seemed not even Koenma had unraveled Inari's message, and Hiei doubted he himself would be able to figure it out either. Yet, it appeared the cryptic statement didn't need to be figured, as the tie to Kurama's ki became stronger. Kurama would be here soon, and that's what truly mattered, Hiei figured.

"So how did you get knocked up, Koenma?" The question caused the demi-god to blush profusely, and Yusuke replied, "Lord Enma wanted Koenma to have an heir, so we found a spell." "What is the child heir to? Reikai, or your third of the Makai, Urameshi?"

Hiei's question had a good point, and Yusuke replied simply, "He has both." "His name?" Abashed, the pair frowned, "We haven't exactly named him yet…" Koenma mumbled, then Yusuke stated, "We can't find an appropriate name for the next ruler of the Reikai." "Ah." Hiei stated, then looked away. Yet, the infant's cooing claimed his attention, and he smiled inwardly. The male heir had dark tuffs of hair, obviously from Yusuke, and the tawny amber eyes of Koenma.

"Yusuke, I believe we need to get back to the Reikai," Koenma admonished his mate, and Yusuke nodded sheepishly. "Alright, fine, let's go." Both leaders bid the quiet fire-demon farewell, and left.

            "…He finally did it…" The sentence was uttered lightly. Inari had stated it, and Hiei was perplexed. The main question is who and what was the Fox God referring to. With a sigh, the crimson eyes slid close, and he leaned back, enveloped in the chair's comfort. Reaching out with his own ki, he felt the connection to his mate. The pull of ki had grown reasonably stronger, and a light smile tilted his normally passive lips. His fox would soon be home, and that's all that mattered to Hiei.

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TBC.

deliciae: Oh my… I didn't know that would happen to Koenma and Yusuke. Did you, Muse?

Muse: Yeah. But this seemed short.

deliciae: I know, I just couldn't think of what Hiei would be doing just before the arrival of Kurama…

Muse: ::glares at deliciae::

deliciae: Don't blame me! You're my Muse! I know you told me to keep writing… but…

Muse: But what?

deliciae: I just couldn't think! Anyways, for the readers, there you have chapter three. We know it's short and all, but next chapter will hopefully be longer. It'll be on Kurama, a sort of reflection of everything on the trip home, and then for chapter 5, the one everyone's waiting for—Kurama and Hiei will reunite. Until then, Muse and I have a couple questions for everyone:

1) How do you want Kurama and Hiei to meet again? Should it just be random, should Kurama return to the apartment, or should Hiei feel Kurama's ki and seek him out?

2) What should Yusuke and Koenma's son be named? (We have no clue).

So, please, please, please review and leave your responses. It'll be most appreciated, and credit will be given. Everything is welcomed for reviews, including flames—which Muse will be glad to handle. Thanks for reading.