I'm home!!! I'm so sorry for the two weeks and some away! I'm done with my first semester! Those papers were hell...and apparently, one of them cannot be opened...I e-mailed it to my teacher, and she can't open it! Darn you, docx formatting!

*ahem* I'm done with Chapter 10!! I've been so busy at home with almost Christmas it's crazy! I HAVEN'T EVEN GONE SHOPPING YET!! I don't know if I'm going to get another update in, but I want to post a little Christmas story, either Kaori's first Christmas in human world or one about Hiei...I like both ideas...

Anywho! I don't own Yu Yu Hakusho, but I do own my plot and random OC's. Hope you enjoy! Please read and review if you stuck with me!!

Chapter 10

"Yusuke, you really outdid yourself this time."

"Shut up, Kurama! How was I supposed to know there was a human in there when there was all that demon energy flying around?!"

"Geez, Urameshi. You could've tried to sense her."

"What!? It's not like I'm the one that ran in, sword blazing!"

"No, you just shot the door in after we calmed her down."

"You know what Kurama!?"

"She's waking up."

Ayame opened her eyes to see Kaori's nervous face over hers and Shuichi standing near her. She sat up slowly and looked around. She was in Kaori's room, as were the people who came into the theater. The one in black sat in the window, the other two were by the door, ready to bolt.

"Hi," Kaori said, sitting back and giving Aya room.

"Hey," she said. "So…what's going on?"

"A whole lot," Kuwabara breathed. Yusuke smacked him on the back of the head and rolled his eyes.

"Those two are Kuwabara and Yusuke," Kaori said, pointing at each one. "The quiet one is Hiei. He just needs a hug."

"And you're Kurama?" Ayame asked, looking at Shuichi. He nodded. "So why do you have another name and crazy powers? And did you have cat ears?" This last question was directed at Kaori.

"Fox ears," Kaori corrected. "You see, I'm not really human…Which is how I met Shuichi here, and these guys."

"So what are you?" Ayame asked.

Kurama took Kaori's hand. "We're fox demons, kitsunes," he said. "The one who attacked us, Kurogane, was a demon as well. I met Kaori about a month ago, when we saved her from Kurogane's boss, Konajiru."

"Wait," Ayame said, putting her hands up. "You aren't human either?" Shuichi shook his head.

"I have a human body, yes, but a demon spirit residing inside of me," he tried.

"You might as well just show her," Hiei spoke up. "She doesn't believe you."

"But he can't change into Yoko here," Kuwabara said. "Someone would see, plus that'd be a lot to explain to Koenma when there's a guy looking for demon energy."

"Demon energy?"

"The guy who came after us was a demon, just like me and…Kurama. If we turn into our demon forms, he'd be able to sense us," Kaori explained. "The thing is, I'm a fire kitsune, so I'm really rare and pretty strong, which is why they wanted me in the first place."

"We saved her from the bad guy before, and now he sent some henchman out to get her again," Yusuke piped up. "We're detectives, save Kaori. We keep evil demons from coming into the human world, except for Kaori, Kurama, and Hiei, who are good guys."

"Ok…" Aya said. "So why couldn't he tell who was who at the theater?"

"Cause of our shopping," Kaori said with a smirk. "My energy was concealed so I can keep my human form, so he couldn't sense who was human and who was demon."

"Don't worry," Kurama added. "He won't come after you by mistake. He'll know the scent difference and won't mess up."

"So what are the chances that this is one major practical joke and you all are just pulling my leg?" Ayame asked hopefully. Kaori and Kurama dropped their eyes, while Yusuke and Kuwabara rubbed the backs of their necks. Hiei just kept staring out of the window. "So I guess that's a no…"

"Sorry, Aya," Kaori said. "I really like you. You're one of the coolest humans I've met, and I'm sorry that I'm endangering you." Aya waved her off, swinging her legs to the side of the bed and standing.

"Ah, no biggie," she said. "It wasn't your fault that stalker is persistent. So what can I do?"

"Tell your mom we're going on a trip," Kaori said. "Pack up your clothes, we're going to Genkai's. She's a psychic and you'll be safe there."

"Alrighty!" Ayame said, fist up in the air. "Sleep over!" She paused, then looked at Kaori. "Is that why you live with Kurama? Cause your real family is made up of demons in the demony world?"

Kaori looked down a second before looking back up. "My family…is dead."

Ayame clasped her hands over her mouth and then gave Kaori a hug. "I'm so sorry! I didn't know! I'm really really really sorry!"

"Ah, it's ok. You didn't know."

"Can we go to Genkai's already?" Hiei spoke up. "I'm going to gag."

"Hiei," Kurama said with mock surprise. "I thought that only happened when you were around Kaori and I for too long."

"Aren't you cute, fox," Hiei snapped before flitting out the window. Ayame jumped, grip tightening on Kaori.

"Did he just jump out a window!?" she yelled. Kaori winced, ears ringing.

"He does that," Kuwabara said with a wave. "Come on, let's get your stuff and over to Genkai's. I miss my Yukina."

"Yukina?" Ayame asked with an eyebrow raised. Kaori began to giggle.

"His little girlfriend," she explained. "She's adorable. You'll love her. And those two are so cute!"

"Aww!" Ayame said, clasping her hands together.

"Now I think I'm going to gag," Yusuke mumbled, heading out the door.

Kurogane walked into a frozen palace, similar to Konajiru's old lair, but more of a house instead of a castle. He entered the large front double doors and up the grand staircase. He crossed the balcony and entered a large room.

A form lay unmoving in a large bed, seemingly asleep. Scars and bruises covered the arms that were visible, and bandages were around part of the face that had not healed. Kurogane knelt by the bed, not saying a word.

"Rise," a soft but firm voice commanded. Kurogane did so, looking at the chest that rose ever so slightly.

"Report," the voice commanded.

"Kaori is still with the Spirit Detectives, as well as another human girl, Lord Konajiru," Kurogane said calmly.

"Why is she not here?" Konajiru snapped. "I sent you to retrieve her!"

"My Lord, I could not discern the difference in the girls because they looked too similar. I shall not fail again."

"You better not, for if you do, it will be your head!" Konajiru began to cough, wheezing breaths reaching Kurogane's ears. "I would kill you now if I did not need you to fetch her here."

"Forgive me, my Lord," Kurogane said, retrieving a glass of water. "Why is she so precious to you?"

"She is the last of her kind," Konajiru said before sipping the water. "With her, I can rule the demon world."

"If she controlled her powers, could she not rule on her own, my Lord? Her flaming form is quite formidable. If she could master it-"

"She does not see her potential," Konajiru interrupted after he took another sip. "That is why you must bring her here and get her under my control. I can show her how, as long as we get her away from that other kitsune, Yoko Kurama." Konajiru spit out his name as if it were dirt in his mouth.

Kurogane could not help but smirk. "Would you like me to eliminate him for you?"

"Yes. At once. And bring me Kaori!"

The smirk grew. "Yes, my Lord."