Anotehr chapter! I tried to get this chapter up as fast as I could. I finished my competition, but I still have a lot of studying to do. I get to go to Florida HOSA State Competition! It is so cool cause I get to up with my friends. Well, enough of my babbling, enjoy the chapter. They first portion is by Neko.

Tani sat on the bed in her and Ohjiro's room. Ohjiro was currently talking with Wu-Shun. She was staring ahead emotionlessly. Her belly was becoming very round; she was almost six months pregnant, and extremely sad. A tear fell down her face as she rested a hand on her stomach.

"Youko... Everyone..."

The door started to open and Tani put a smile on her face, clearing all sadness and remorse from her outer appearance and from her aura. No one knew that she remembered what really happened. And as time had passed, she not only learned of some of Wu-Shun's plans, she also grew to know Ohjiro as a brother, not a lover. Ohjiro walked into the room and embraced his sister, his "lover".

"Dear Tani, how are you and my baby boy doing?"

Tani smiled, "We're doing good!" 'No we're not... we won't be fine until we're with Youko and the others...'"But I need some fresh air. Could we go to the forest?" Her voice was energetic and hopeful.

Ohjiro smiled and nodded. "Of course my love."

'Enough of this. I'll get the secret Ohjiro is keeping from me and leave. I need to tell Koenma what I know.'

Ohjiro took Tani to a forest, one that she knew little of.

"Ohjiro..."

He turned to Tani curiously. "Hai?"

Her eyes were sad, glittering with tears. "You're keeping something from me... please tell me."

Ohjiro looked away. Should he tell her and risk losing her? Or should he make something up, or pretend not to know what she's talking about? 'No, I already looked away, she knows that I'm hiding something now... I have to tell her...'

"Ohjiro... you promised we'd keep no secrets from each other and you're keeping a secret from me!" 'But I shouldn't be talking.'

Ohjiro looked at Tani in regret. "Tani... Long ago, you had a lover, Isamu..." Tani stepped away, not liking where this was going. "He died because... because I killed him."

"No!" Tani shook her hair, now below her waist, tears falling down her face. "Why?! You knew I loved him didn't you?!"

Ohjiro took her by the arms. "Tani! I don't regret killing him! I loved you, and I still do! I was protecting you!"

"From what?! He protected me from everything!!" Tears were falling from her eyes rapidly.

"Only I can protect you!!"

Tani forced herself away. "No... Youko can protect me from everything..."

Ohjiro glared, "How long have you remembered?"

"For a few days now."

"That won't change anything. Wu-Shun and I will kill them all... only I will be able to protect you then..." he grinned evilly.

Tani shook her head. "No... No!!" Her eyes were clenched shut and her power flashed around them.

Tani knew in the moment as she opened her eyes and felt her youki lowering again to non-trackable, that Koenma and the others would be able to find her. Tani looked at Ohjiro's limp body on the ground. Tears welled up in her eyes.

"Nii-san..."

She had just murdered the last of her blood family, the last blood relative that she actually cared for. Tani fell to her knees and yowled, a noise that sounded of a saddened scream and the sad cry of a cat. Her yowl scared the creatures in the forest. Birds flew from their posts in their trees and small rodents scurried to find cover, not knowing exactly what would happen, what the sad demon would do. The forest quieted as the neko wept for her brother, for her friends, for herself, for the soul she had, becoming lost in darkness. A small black creature, a cat, but much larger that the average cat emerged from the shadows of some trees. This was a demon cat with emerald eyes. It went to the crying girl and pawed lightly at her thigh.Tani calmed down slightly and looed at the demonic cat. She couldn't feel it's youki until the cat touched the edges of her mind with its own.

"Little one... you must go from here... Your power has started to attract many creatures." the deep voice was soft and melodic.

"I don't know my way home. I don't even know if they'll accept me again..."

The cat started to grow in size. "Nonsense... Get on... I'll take you home."

Tani didn't have the strength to argue, she barely had the strength to get up and lay upon the large cats back.

After glancing at Ohjiro's body Tani's eyes filled with tears. She shut her eyes tight, the tears falling into the cat's fur. Ohjiro's body glowed and dissapeared, merging with the cat. Tani didn't catch this little action before the cat walked off at a fast pace.

Days passed, Tani never left the cats back, never slept and never ate. On the fourth day of traveling the cat stopped and roared. Tani was plucked from the cats back.

"Tani..." the voice, soft, unsure and hopeful, all so familiar to the weak neko.

Tani looked up at her lovers face. "Youko..."

The kitsune held Tani close as tears fell from her eyes and she wept.

"Tani... what's wrong?"

Tani clung to Youko's soft shirt. They were still in the forest, but one she knew. The cat brought her home as promised.

"I killed him... I killed Ohjiro... I got to know him as a brother... he was so sweet, like a brother should be and I killed him!!"

Youko looked down at his lovers head. "Tani..."

She looked up at him with her tear filled eyes.

"Youko... he said he'd kill you... He had killed Isamu, and he threatened to kill you. I lost it, I didn't want to kill him, I just wanted to keep him from killing you."

Youko smiled slightly. "This is the first time I've seen you cry..."

Tani blinked and didn't have time to reply when Youko's lips met her own. She held the front of his shirt as they kissed. Youko pulled away.

"That baby of ours is changing you..."

Tani rested her head on his chest. "A lot of things changed me... But he's certainly changing my powers... That pill didn't allow you all to find me, but it has long worn off... our baby boy is changing my powers."

Kiai blinked open her eyes and looked around her. The sun was rising to the east, casting some light in the relatively dark room. Stretching her arms above her head, she felt the space next to her. It was empty, but still somewhat warm. Smiling to herself, she grabbed a yukata out of the dresser and made her way to the kitchen. It was small, but simple, with a gorgeous view of the forest below. Kiai could see Hiei training in the clearing just before the tree line. The balcony down to the ground was right next to the kitchen so she headed down to see him.

At first, he didn't notice her, for he was so focused on what had happened last night. Kiai had gone into heat and they slept together. He tried his hardest to convince himself it was wrong to sleep with a friend, but neither his mind, nor heart, would listen. It felt right to him, she was right for him. He knew he loved her, he just couldn't tell her from fear of being hurt. The wind blew up around Hiei as he swung his katana around. The sun reflected off the blade, gleaming with a menacing light. A sound caught his attention and he turned to see Kiai watching him practice with a small smile on her beautiful face. She lightly padded over to him, taking in his sweating physique.

"Good morning."

"Hn, you too." He replied.

"Are you hungry? I can cook us up some breakfast."

"Yeah, I am."

"Good."

Smiling, she leaned in and lightly pecked him on the lips. Stepping back, she made her way back towards the tree house, but was stopped by Hiei. He held onto her arm with one hand as he lightly ran his other one up her side. Kiai shivered from the feeling and turned around so she could look into his eyes. They watched each other, Hiei's hand still rubbing up and down her side while hers massaged his arms. Leaning forward, Hiei placed a small kiss on the tip of Kiai's nose before kissing her lips. She smiled against his lips before she kissed him back. After a few minutes of passionate making out, Kiai pulled away flushed.

"I'm….going to go make…breakfast now."

"Alright."

Kiai walked back to the tree house, dead set on making Hiei the best breakfast he had ever had.

One week after Tani's rescue and 10 days after Kiai's capture

A week had passed since the cat had brought Tani home. Youko became very protective; always making sure his mate was well-rested and happy. Kira was by Tani's side as often as she could be. With Kiai still recovering, the house had been lonely, to an extent. Touya and Jin were keeping her company when she wasn't in school or doing work. Tani was growing rather round and her little boy was always active, keeping her up late at night, but letting her rest during the day. Perhaps it is a good thing most cats are nocturnal. Hiei had contacted them a couple of times, letting them know that Kiai had woken up and will be returning within the week. They were happy, but slightly
nervous.

Just two days after Hiei's call, him and Kiai showed up on the house's doorstep. They could hear people in the living room watching a movie. Taking a deep breath, Kiai placed her hand on the knob. Hiei lightly rubbed her lower back and pushed her forward slightly. Turning the knob, she stepped into the house and entered the living room. The movie was paused and everyone, including Kira, Tani, Youko, Touya, and Jin, looked back at them. In order to keep their relationship a secret, Hiei stepped back a foot.

"Hey….everyone." she stuttered, smiling slightly at them.

Kira stood up and walked over to her older sister. Standing before her, tears gathered in her eyes and she threw herself at Kiai, wrapping her arms tightly around her waist. Kiai smiled at everyone before hugging Kira back. Touya got up from his spot on the couch and held his younger sisters. Everyone stood back and watched the siblings hold each other, letting them have their time together. Kiai pulled back and looked over at Tani, shocked.

"How did you get out?" she asked as she walked towards her.

"Ohjiro is….dead. I killed him, on accident."

"Tani, I'm sorry."

She hugged her friend from the side, looking down at her growing stomach. A kick could be seen from under her shirt and Tani grunted.

"He's a big kicker. I'm already 6 ½ months along."

"So we can count on him to be just like his father? Eh?"

"Yeah," she giggled. "We could."

Youko walked up to the two and placed an arm around his mate's shoulders. Shaking his head from side to side, he rubbed Tani's stomach lightly. Kiai smiled at the affection and stepped away from them. Jin grabbed Kiai from behind and twirled her around, lifting the two of them off the ground slightly. Kiai giggled and held her head as she tried to keep her balance. Hiei watched from the doorway, a smirk tugging the corners of his mouth. She looked over at him, a light in her eyes that he had missed.

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-Jinx-