SORRY! I know it's been a while but I am now a full time Journalism major! Now that things are settled, I can start updating again. I have missed you all!

Well, you know what I own and what I don't so I hope you enjoy!

The gang walked to the frozen lake hastily. They were ready for fun and needed a chance to relax. When they arrived, Cole saw a large house about fifty feet from the lakes edge. It was two stories with a wrap around porch; almost making it look like an American plantation house. It was white with black shutters. Cole smiled, "Nice."

Yusuke wrapped an arm around his sister, "Thought you would like it."

"Let's go check it out!" Kuwabara exclaimed, he was like a child at Christmas.

Yusuke pulled out the keys and unlocked the door. He then turned and handed them to Cole, "After you."

When she walked in the door, she was met with a narrow hallway. The walls were a soft white and the floor was a deep cherry hardwood. She continued down the hallway to see an archway on the left. It opened into a very nice kitchen with pale green walls. Connected to the kitchen was a fairly large dining room. A few more feet down the hallway on the right was the living room. It was huge. A fireplace was in the middle with a glass encasement around the open flame. The walls were a deep red. Almost the color of wine. The furniture was black. The T.V. was very large and mounted on the wall with various games in the entertainment center. On the farthest wall of the living room was an archway. Cole walked in and almost fell over. A black baby grand piano sat in the middle of the room surrounded by various other instruments and a couple of couches.

Cora walked up next to her sister, "Consider it an early Christmas present."

Cole turned and hugged her sister tightly, "Oh God, I love you."

"You still have another floor to go," Cora laughed.

They went up the stairs and down a hallway. "Now," Cora began, "we gave you spare rooms because you may be housing some until Koenma decides what to do with them. There are four guest rooms for that purpose." She continued down the hall until she took a left down a narrow hall. An arch took them on a sharp right where there was what you could call a hidden door. "This, is your room."

Cole opened the door and smiled. The walls were a soft grey and the floor was stained bamboo. A large four post bed was covered in pale blue sheets. The connecting bathroom was large with a walk-in shower. The closet was walk-in as well. They met everyone else downstairs to see them in the living room.

"SO do you guys just wanna hang here for a little while? The snow is starting to get heavy." Cole noticed that snow had begun to fall.

"I would but I need to be with Keiko," Yusuke stood.

"Be careful." Cole hugged him, "And thank you."

"You're welcome."

She turned to everyone else to see them talking and watching T.V. This was how life was supposed to be: spent with family and friends. She sighed contently and went into the piano room. She sat down and noticed Hiei in the window seat looking out at the now rapidly falling snow. She ran her hands over the keys and smiled. This was a nice piano. She placed her hands and closed her eyes. She then began playing Bethoven's Moonlight Sonata at a slow, haunting tempo. Her hands moved flawlessly over the keys. Hiei's head snapped to her when she closed her eyes. The music gave him chills. He had never heard something so hauntingly beautiful. Everyone else stood in the doorway, watching intently.

The snow fell in what seemed like slow motion as her hands continued to move over the keys. When she opened her eyes, they held a relaxed, blank look. Her breathing was calm and collected. The last note rang through the quiet house. Nothing moved; almost as if time had completely stopped. Cora walked up and sat beside her sister.

"You know, you never taught me how to play that."

Cole looked to her sister, "Well, next time I play, watch and learn."

Cora rolled her eyes and ran a hand through Cole's hair. "I figure we should dye it black."

Cole nodded, "Yeah I figure if I cover it up I might as well do it right."

She looked over at Hiei to see a very confused look on his face. Cora noticed and stood, "I think I'll go pop everyone in a movie."

Cole walked to the archway to find a sliding door in between the frame. She pulled it shut and turned to face Hiei. He was now standing next to the piano, looking at the keys.

"Please, don't be upset with me." Cole began. Hiei raised his hand. He ran his fingers over the smooth surface of the keys and looked at her.

"I know some of what the toddler offered you."

Cole walked to the window ceil and sat on the seat, "What do you know?"

"I know what you will be doing in regards to working for him."

"Oh."

He walked up and kneeled before her, "There's more."

She swallowed, "Yes. I have to change my hair so no one will track me back to my sister and Yusuke."

He raised an eyebrow, "What else?"

She felt a lump in her throat, "Well, the seal that is on my arm is what is called a pre-seal. It is effective for one year and will prepare my body for the real deal," she looked away, "However, it has changed me." She closed her eyes and a single tear fell down her face, "I am no longer immortal. If I get injured I will heal but no like an angel should."

Hiei stood and looked out of the window. He didn't know who to be mad at. He could tell this had hit home with Cole. She knew that if she was hit in the right place, she would die. Her voice broke his train of thought.

"Hiei, I can honestly say I'm scared."

She had brought her knees to her chest and was looking out of the window. He sighed, why did she have this effect on him? He sat on the window seat and pulled her to him, "You will be just fine."

Cole closed her eyes and breathed in Hiei's scent. "I hope so."

Hiei looked out the window to see the snow was no longer falling, Me too.

They sat that way for a while, just the two of them. No words were said. None were needed. Cole could barely keep her eyes open as she sat up. She didn't realize how tired she was. Hiei smirked when she yawned, his smirk growing when she glared at him.

"Some of us didn't get to sleep all day."

"And some of us did."

She rolled her eyes and stood. She walked up to the door and turned to face him, "You coming?"

He stood and walked up to her, "Yes."

She smiled softly and slid the door open to see everyone asleep. Kurama and Cora were snuggled on the love seat (figures). Kuwabara and Yukina were on the couch. Botan was on a pallet in the floor. Cole took Hiei's hand and led him up the stairs and down the hallway to her room. She opened the door and walked in. Hiei closed the door and took off his jacket and shirt. Cole changed into a sports bra and shorts. She climed into bed and was soon followed by Hiei. He wrapped a strong arm around her and watched as she fell asleep.

"Cole, I do know I will not let anything happen to you. I love you too much," he whispered. Little did he know, she was listening the whole time.

"You better not." She chuckled as she felt his body tense. She turned to face him, "but you shouldn't worry, I love you too much to die."

Hiei smiled and buried his head in her neck. This would be his life now. And to be honest, he had no problem with it.

BAHAHAHAHAHA! I love moments like those. So I hope you enjoyed! Later Days~