Author's Note: TEN! Jesus Fuck. I didn't think I could do it. I remember sitting here at my desk, writing this chapter a few days ago. But enough on the past. I got Twelve done, so no worries there. But, honestly, I cannot continue unless I have people sending me characters. I want to include my wonderful readers, not pull shitty characters out of my ass. In order for this to go how I would like it to go, I need you guys' help. So e-mail your information to me at NicoleVicious on aim. My full e-mail is on my profile thing. Understand? Good. Thank you dragonwingedangel, Hakue, and kitsunkuruoshii. And yes, I like to stop at the 'good' spots. It keep you all coming back for more, does it not? Lol. I don't own Yu Yu Hakusho, the characters, merchandise, plot line, episodes, or any copyrighted/trademarked items. If I did, then there would be a lot more of them. I do own Yoko Shikari and Katsu, though one of these dear creations isn't going to show up anytime soon. Sorry for the disappointment. Reviewing will get people cookies and me the addictive fix I crave.

Shikari slid to the floor outside of the room Hiei was in. If he ever got dominance back, he had the right to kill her. But, she had the right to kill him now, so what did it matter? She ran her hands through her hair, scratching an itch behind her kitsune ears. Her head gently met the wall as she closed her eyes, a million thoughts running through her head. Shikari let out a sigh and stretched her legs out, getting more comfortable. Before, when she had left the room the first time, Yusuke and Yoko had been in the hallway. They told her that Hiei and herself had slept for nearly a week, and healed to near perfection. The only problem was their lack of kai from using their Dragons. Just as she had relaxed in a vulnerable spot, a strong and demonic kai was headed her way. She didn't get up, fighting wasn't allowed in the hotel and the punishment was the new demon king's choice. She had yet to find out who it was, but she had a feeling that they wouldn't go easy. Mukuro was in front of her before she could move again. A growl ripped from her throat as she tried to get up quickly.

"Don't." Mukuro told her. "I mean no harm, I would simply like to apologize."

"Apologize?" Shikari echoed, confused.

"Yes, for my...fling...with Hiei. I knew he was mated."

"Yet, you still had him?"

"I never had him, per say. And he always said his mate was dead. Those who knew thought nothing of it."

"What?"

"I never bedded your mate. We both had an interest in each other, and I can be quite selfish sometimes. Hence my words in the arena." Mukuro answered, knowing what Shikari was asking.

"Apology accepted, I guess. Though, it does not change what has been done."

"Yes, I know. For that, I would like to offer you a home in the Makai at Alaric with me."

"Just you?"

"Well, Hiei currently resides in his wing of the fortress, though if you came back that would change." Shikari pursed her lips.

"I'm sure it would." She sarcastically spat out. Mukuro laughed at her and took a seat next to where she was residing.

"When I said I mean no harm, I meant it. I give you my word that, if you choose to come to Alaric that Hiei and you would have your own wing, with anything you'd like at your disposal. I also give you my word that I, nor any of my men, will harm you or anyone close to you." Shikari's ears perked up.

"Anything?" She asked, a slight squeak in her voice.

"Anything." Mukuro confirmed. Shikari nodded. "You know, Shikari, I do believe we could become very good friends." Shikari smiled at Mukuro.

"I do think so, Mukuro. It certainly would be possible."

"For now, you should get back to your mate. Both your kai is low, and you shouldn't be about just yet."

"What are you now, a healer?" Shikari teased.

"No, just looking out for a lord and lady of my lands." Shikari's face dropped and became serious.

"I never agreed to move to Alaric."

"You don't have to, either. Hiei already has. And he's my heir. That makes him a lord in my lands and since you are his mate, you are a lady of Alaric." Shikari groaned and hit her head on the wall.

"I always hated titles. Do you know how long it took them to stop using titles for me in Gandara? That was only because of my brother, too. In Tourin it was even harder because I was second-in-command. I nearly killed anyone who uttered the word 'lady' around me." Mukuro laughed at me as I told her of my troubles of long ago.

"Yes, well, people in Alaric know to follow a command the first time it is given, no matter what it is. There are few traditionalists who will fight it, but in time they will listen."

"If I decide to reside in Alaric instead of taking my place in Tourin again."

"Yes. But I doubt Hokushin will give up his position easily."

"That little ass was given my position after I left?!"

"Apparently so."

"Raizen must have been desperate. But, he is loyal. I think I will leave him the job. I never really liked it anyways."

"Then, you're coming to Alaric?" Mukuro's eyebrows rose with her question.

"I suppose I can. I have no where else to go and I'm not exactly going to leave my mate again. I doubt he'd want to be a thief again."

"I'll tell you what. You think over it. And while you do that, think over taking a position as either army commander or my third-in-command, since I can't exactly let you take Hiei's place." Shikari nodded.

"I'll think about it."