So I had my wisdom teeth removed last year and apparently they missed some of my bottom right one and it's starting to come through. can you say: WAY TO GO JERKS!...i can! :)

Now that my ranting is done, here you go and I hope you enjoy.


Hiei woke to the sound of thunder booming. The time read seven thirty but the sky was so dark it looked barely day break. He looked to see Cole faced away from him. He saw two black angel wing tattoos on either side of her spine. They looked about six or seven inches long. He had never seen them before. But then again, he had never looked. She groaned and rolled over. Her shoulder was starting to hurt. She opened her eyes and winced. Hiei sat up and looked at her bandage. It needed changed. She gave him a pleading look. He quickly flitted away and reappeared with new bandages and disinfectant to clean the wound with.

"I need you to sit up." He sat on her side of the bed as she sat up. Gravity did not agree with her. She groaned and rested her head in her good arm's hand. It was evident she did not get much sleep. Hiei worked quickly.

When he was done she took a deep breath. "I think I'm gonna be sick," she was pale. Hiei felt of her fore head and realized she had a fever. He laid her down on the cool sheets and flitted away. He returned with a cold rag and laid it on her head. She let out a sigh of relief.

"Kurama will be here soon. We'll have him take a look."

Cole nodded. She looked out the window and weakly smiled. It was storming. Looking back at Hiei she sat up. She looked like she was concentrating. "Cora is here. Will you go get her?"

Hiei walked out of the room and to the front door to see Cora closing it. She was still in her angel form and in her armor. She turned to see Hiei and sighed. "How is she?"

"She has a high fever." He curtly said.

She walked past him and up to where her sister was. She opened the door and gave a soft smile. Cole smiled, "You look like you got rained on or something."

Cora shook her head. "Where's the arrow?"

"In my room, on the bed." Cora went into her sister's room and picked up the arrow. She studied the tip carefully to see where it was caved in. Her eyes widened. It had held poison. She walked quickly back to Hiei's room and held the arrow to Hiei. "This had poison in it."

Cole propped herself up and tried to avert her sister's gaze. She had forgotten to mention it had poison in it when Hiei was doctoring her up. Whoops. "Cole." Cora warned.

"Yes?" Cole smiled.

"You idiot you knew it had poison in it." Cora glared. Hiei's head spun to look at Cole.

"Well, I wasn't sure." Cole defended. "I thought it had something but then again I wasn't sure."

"You should have said something." Hiei scolded.

"Hiei, I'm going to need your help. I need to figure out what type of poison is in her system." Cora turned to the fire demon. Cole shifted, she knew what was coming. "I'm going to have to take a sample of blood."

"The hell you do!" Cole yelled. If there was one thing she hated, it was needles.

"Cole, you're in enough trouble as it is, shut up." Cora exited the room and came back a few moments later with a kit. She had studied medicine for years. It was one of the many perks of aging slowly. "Hiei you get to hold her still."

Cole smirked, "Hehe. Good luck."

Hiei almost smiled. He found it amusing she was scared of needles. He sat on her side of the bed and scooted her down. "Onna be still."

Cole rolled her eyes and closed them. Cora set on her other side and moved her thigh where it was pinning one of Cole's arms down. She then looked at Hiei, "Be ready."

Hiei placed at hand on her waist and one on her free arm. He would only apply pressure if needed. Cora stuck the needle in and began to draw blood. Hiei felt Cole's body tense slightly. In return, he tensed his hands slightly until he felt her relax. Cora looked up surprised. Then she realized just how close Cole and Hiei had become. He may have emotionless mask but his eyes showed a softness when he looked at her sister. She took out the needle and put a band aid on the needle hole. She then pulled out her kit and went to work.

A few moments later she saw that Hiei had not moved. Cole had laid her hand on Hiei's and was staring up at him. Cora smiled and turned back to her work. "I'm taking this ro my room. The fumes might bother her," she lied but hey, she wanted to give her sister some privacy.

When the door closed Hiei's lips met Cole's softly. Her fever was down; however, it was still there. He pulled away and sighed. "Why didn't you say something?"

She attempted to sit up but his hand stopped her. "I wasn't sure."

"Well you see what that got you." He scolded.

Cole rolled her eyes, "Come lay down with me please."

Hiei rose and turned off the light. He laid on top of the covers and on his back. Cole turned toward him and rested her head on his chest. Her arm rested beneath her face and the other was at her side. Hiei wrapped a protective arm around her waist and closed his eyes.

Cora was working diligently when she felt a soft kiss on her cheek. Smiling, she turned to see Kurama. "Hey stranger."

"Hey." He smiled back. "So I hear Cole has got herself in a situation."

"How did you know?"

"Hiei told me."

Cora wanted to smack herself. "Oh." She turned back to her work to feel Kurama's breath on her neck. "Now now, there will be plenty of time for that later. First I have to figure out what's wrong with Cole." She gave him a teasing wink and stirred a test tube.

"I'll help." He grabbed another and stirred it. "I'm sure between the two of us we can find the cause."

She laughed, "You mean, 'We can quickly get this done and fixed'."

Kurama merely smiled and continued his work. After an hour Kurama decided to find Hiei. He opened the door and almost fell over. Cole was in Hiei's arms and they were both asleep. 'It seems as though he is taking my advice, for once.' He closed the door and returned to Cora's room. She was smiling triumphantly.

"I'm guessing you have come to a conclusion?"

"Yes I do." She held up a book that showed a picture of a green plant. "This is it. I can't pronounce it, but I do know that she will be fine. All she needs is rest."

"That's exactly what she is getting."

Cora smiled, "They are so cute."

Kurama walked up to her and pulled her close. Her smile widened and she wrapped her arm around his neck. His lips met hers softly. He was going to take his time. He pulled away and tugged and the armor. "This is in my way."

Cora chuckled and looked up at him. He kissed her again and began to untie the straps of her armor. He too off the last piece and brought her closer. "That's better."

Cora rolled her eyes and smiled. Kurama kissed her once again, only this time he was wanting more. He was tired of waiting. She could feel his urgency and her heart fluttered. He move her to her bed and slowly laid her down. She ran her hands over his shirt and smirked, "This is in my way."

Kurama chuckled and kissed her neck. She swiftly undid the buttons and slid it off of him. She then ran her hands down his very well built torso and smiled to herself, she was glad her sister was asleep, she didn't need her to be poking her head in here. They were going to need privacy. Kurama pulled away and sat back.

"Are you sure this is what you want?" He seemed unsure.

"I'm here aren't I?" He looked confused. "I'm here because the council wanted a delegate in each of the worlds. I called dibs on this one."

"So you'll be staying?" He cocked his head to the side. She nodded. He brought his face close to hers, "Good." He then started kissing her hungrily.


Cole woke with a start. Hiei was sitting up looking out of the window. His arm had tightened around her. She slightly raised her body, "What's wrong?"

He looked at her and relaxed. "It's nothing. Go back to sleep."

"No." She stubbornly said.

"Onna," he warned, "do not test me."

She smirked, "Too late. You get an 'A' for effort though."

Hiei sighed and then smirked. God give him patience. "Lay down."

"No."

"Yes."

"No."

"Yes." She was so stubborn.

"N-" She was cut off by Hiei's mouth crashing into hers. He pulled away smirking. She hadn't realized the force of his kiss had made her lay back on the pillow. She narrowed her eyes, "You and your damn distractions."

"If you won't sleep at least lay down." She stuck her tongue out at him. He took that as a sign of fine then. "I'm going to get food." He got off of the bed and walked to the door. "Do you need anything?"

"Not right now but thank you for asking." She turned back to the window. The rain had lightened up. She looked at the clock and saw it was almost three in the afternoon. They had slept for a while. She was feeling better but still not one hundred percent. A soft knock came from the door and she smiled. It was Cora. "Come in."

Her sister walked in with a big smile on her face. She had just showered and was now wearing sweat pants and a yellow t-shirt. Something was different about her. Cole patted the bed and sat up slightly. Cora crawled in and held her sister in her arms. Cole rested back on her neck. "So how was he?" Cole could now tell what was up with Cora.

"What do you mean?"

Cole snorted, "I'm not that stupid, geeze. You might as well tell me or I'll ask him."

Cora sighed, "It was wonderful."

"Did he mark you?" She leaned back to look at her sister. She blushed and nodded. "So I'm guessing the council decided to send you back here."

"Yeah." She kissed Cole's forehead. "Someone had to come keep an eye on you."

"Sure." She then decided to tease her sister. "So, when will I be an aunt?"

Cora smacked her in the head. "I'm not the one who smells of a fire demon."

Cole narrowed her eyes and stuck out her tongue. Cora smiled and shook her head. Cole then sighed, "I'm growing restless."

"You need one more day in bed and you should be fine." Cole groaned in frustration. Cora chuckled. "Come on, let's get you a shower. It should knock out the rest of your fever."

"Sweet," Cole jumped from the bed only to fall over. Cora laughed. "Shut it. I Haven't walked all day."

After her shower she dressed in a pair of black sophie shorts and a blue tank top. She brushed her hair and walked into her room where Cora sat. "Cut it."

Cora nodded and motioned for Cole to sit in the desk chair. "How much?"

Cole thought, "Just like three or four inches." Cora nodded and grabbed a pair of scissors. She cut four inches and trimmed the other layer. "Thanks sis."

"You're welcome. Now go get back in your man's bed."

Cole sighed and stood, "I don't know whether to hit you or smile."

Cora laughed, "You won't hit me because it's the truth." She then realized something, "Are you hungry?"

Cole shook her head, "Strangely no."

"Thirsty? You may not be hungry because of the fever."

"Yes actually."

"Well get to bed and I'll bring you something."

Cole saluted and returned to see Hiei looking out of the window. "Hiei?"

"Hm?"

"What's wrong?" She walked up and stood beside him, but not in front of the window, she had learned her lesson.

"Nothing."

"You're lying."

He sighed. "Just thinking."

"Anything in particular?"

"No."

She turned and walked over to the bed. "Well if you wanna talk then you can tell me. I'm not going to pry." She climbed in and rested against the head board. He turned to look at her. She gave him a soft smile and started to braid her hair.

A knock came from the door and Cora walked in with a glass of water. Kurama stood in the doorway and smiled. She handed it to her sister and her drink it.

"How are you feeling?" Kurama asked.

Cole smiled wickedly, "Not as good as you obviously."

Hiei smirked as Cora slapped her sister in the head. "Here now no need for violence, I was merely stating the obvious."

Cora stood. "I'll be back later. I have to go or I'm going to kill you."

Kurama turned to leave when Cole stopped him. "Hiei can Kurama and I have a moment alone?"

Hiei walked out of the room and closed the door. Cole smiled and patted the bed. Kurama wasn't sure if he should be scared or happy. "Now, I want you to promise me you will protect her at all costs. I also want you to promise me a nephew. I like Nerf ball and Cora won't play with me."

Kurama chuckled, "I promise."

Cole smiled, "Good cause I'd hate to have to kill you. I kinda want to keep you around."

Kurama stood and headed to the door. "I'll come and check on you later, get some sleep."

Kurama walked out of the door and Hiei came back in. "What was that about?"

Cole raised an eyebrow, "Oh I just took my top off and did a strip tease, nothing big." He gave her a warning look and she rolled her eyes, "I just told him he better take care of my sister or I will kill him."

"The fox will keep his word."

"Good 'cause he promised me a nephew." Cole laid down and face Hiei who was now beside the bed. He raised his eyebrows. "What? I like little boys. They get all muddy and stuff. Plus I want someone to play Nerf ball with."

Hiei shook his head and chuckled. She was a handful. The clock read five thirty and it had began to rain hard. Thunder was sounding in the distance. Hiei took Cole in his arms and laid his head back. He and the fox had talked earlier and the conversation was running through his mind like a speeding car.

"The fox says it's time for me to settle down." Cole moved to where her chin was on his chest, facing him. "I'm not sure what to do. I know my fighting days are closing in. I don't enjoy killing as much as I once did. But I'm not to the point where I'm sure."

He looked to see her smiling. "Well, for what it's worth, I think you should do what you want. You can't just change who you are. Only you know what you really want."

"I only partly know what I want. That makes the rest frustrating."

She laid her cheek on his chest and closed her eyes, still facing him, "Well, what do you want?"

Hiei looked at her for a moment and thought. "I'm not going to tell you yet."

She shifted her head to where it was nuzzled in his shoulder. "I'm not going to force you to tell me."

He leaned his head on hers, "Thank you."

She was already asleep. Her breathing was even and deep. He played with a strand of her hair and thought long and hard about his past, present, and what he wanted in his future.

'You,' he thought, 'just you.'


You know I figure Hiei has a softer side and I didn't want to lose his character in the process. I hope I did it right. Hope you enjoyed! Later Days~