This is the ninth chapter, I repeat, the ninth chapter! Thank you for the people who reviewed and gave me ideas! The story wouldn't have gotten this far without you guys!
Kurama sped past the bustling crowds, sometimes bumping into people. Hiei slept in his arms. His breathing was faster now and he seemed to be having a nightmare. Kurama quickly pulled his phone out of his pocket, still holding the cat in one arm. Then, still running past the overcrowded city, dialed Yusuke's number and waited.
"Hello?" A voice boomed from the receiver lazily.
"Yusuke? Quick, meet me at the mall now!"
"Kurama, it's a Saturday and-"
"I found Hiei…"
"Holy shit! I'll be there! I think I'll bring Kuwa too!" The spirit detective hung up.
He was planning to go to Koenma straight away, but he needed backup. The road to Spirit world was dangerous without a guide and if he was to go alone, he would have to ward of spirits while holding an injured cat. He stopped in his tracks and scanned the mall for any signs of his friends. He focused his eyes to the little animal he was carrying. Its eyes were wide open, staring at Kurama.
"Hiei?" He held the cat up to his face, "Can you hear me?"
Hiei couldn't believe what he saw. Kurama was there, right in front of him. He thought he had given up on him, forgotten about him but he came. He couldn't hear very well but he nodded at Kurama's question. He wasn't sure if this was Kurama.
Kurama? Is that you? "Meow?" He knew the fox wouldn't understand but he just had to say it.
Kurama looked at the tired eyes staring up at him. He forced a smile on his lips and pet Hiei gently.
"It's okay Hiei," He whispered, "I've found you. Do you know how much trouble you put yourself in?" Kurama laughed softly.
The cat frowned and growled, but, strangely, that growl slowly became a cute purr as the red head pet his furry head.
Then Kurama spotted his two comrades and rushed over to them.
"Yusuke, Kuwabara!" When they heard him, they walked up to him.
"Hiei looks weak," Yusuke bent down to face the neko, "Are you okay, little kitty?"
"Hiss!" Don't call me that!
"I got to tell ya, he looks adorable!" Kuwabara laughed, "Can you stay like this forever?"
Hiei gulped, he couldn't bear the thought of staying in this pathetic form forever. Kurama interrupted the reunion, reminding them that they had to get to Koenma before tomorrow night. The two nodded and they all set on the journey to Koenma's palace. With three armed people, getting there would be smooth. This relieved Kurama, Hiei would be all right, he would make it. He stared at the sleeping creature in his arms and smiled. He would miss the cat he took care of and how cute Hiei was when he was given catnip…
"Were here!" Yusuke exclaimed as the walked up to the gates of judgment.
Inside, at Koenma's office, the little cat was placed on the table and observed by Koenma and Botan. He was sleeping but his breathing was very hard. He looked uncomfortable and cold even though the temperature was at normal.
"I'm afraid he won't make it…"
"What?" Kurama shouted.
There was a eerie silence which was brocken by the baby's laugh.
"I'm kidding!" Koenma laughed, "I just wanted to see who would make the most fuss…"
"You owe me Koenma," Botan giggled, "I bet Kurama!"
"Yes, you're right…" Koenma quickly shut at the fox's glare.
"Fix him…" He said coldly.
"Okay, Okay…"
Koenma sent Botan out to go get the medicine that was already prepared. He then ranted on about how difficult it was to find the medicine in demon world and how he had to pay the demon kings loads of money to find them for him. By the time Botan had come, Yusuke had fallen asleep.
"Here it is!" The blue haired girl handed Koenma a small tube filled with green liquid.
"This should do the trick." He dripped the liquid into Hiei's mouth, "Now by tomorrow, the full moon, Hiei shall be Hiei again."
"That's it?" Yusuke screamed, "That's it?"
"I guess so Urameshi, no action, no blood, no violence…" Kuwabara grinned.
"How boring!"
Kurama sighed, smiling and the sleeping neko. His breathing had slowed, his body had gotten some aura and he slept peacefully. He picked the creature in his arms.
Hiei's going to be alright, he's going to make it…End of chapter but not end of story, it may seem boring but wait and see what happens next, review!
