Catse: Hiyya! Chapter eleven is here! I bet a few of you have been anxious to find out what happens next right? Well, here it is, and I'm working on chapter twelve so that it can be up as soon as possible. Oh well...enough of me. Here's the next chappie!

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Disclaimer: I don't own YYH...but in my dreams I do!

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Koenma agreed to allow Suki to stay with Suta, and every afternoon the young girl joined the katana practice outside and then chased the fireflies in the dark after sun down, as Hiei and Suta talked about the latest happenings.

It was now only four days until the full moon, and Koenma had yet to update them on why Suta was being hunted.

Plus, the demons after her life had somehow disappeared.

Hiei didn't know whether it was the fact that she was so well watched by everything around, including him, or if they were planning something devious for her.

He merely hoped that they weren't planning, although he knew as plain as the Jagan on his face that they were.

These demons weren't fools, and they knew exactly what they were doing.

Yukina, his sister, was also on his mind constantly.

He kept thinking about what new things there would be for him to experience, now that he had an actual family.

Would she, like Suta, drag him across town everywhere, like to the mall and to cafés.

If so, he would be indifferent of it.

He wasn't at all with the idea of being just like a human, but he found himself liking the things that humans created.

The funny part, is that he also found himself hopping in to take a peek whenever he came to find Suta watching one of her 'animes'.

He had seen a few so far, including the one called Inuyasha, in which he insisted that the sword was far too bulky for someone of his stature, and then there was one called Dragon Ball Z, in which seemed to be like something Yusuke and Kuwabara would enjoy watching.

Not to say that he hadn't learned a few martial art techniques from watching the overly buff men jump around kicking each other around through cliffs and mountains.

He had to admit...it was interesting to watch.

He wouldn't mind being able to fly either.

It would make it hell for any enemy trying to catch him from the air.

Then there were the other things Hiei couldn't help but think about.

Say the two kisses he and Suta had shared.

Those constantly lingered in his thoughts, as he remember the way they felt...so gentle...so soft...so warm...

Hiei sighed...

Oh how he would love to kiss her again...

Just once if that was all...just one last time...

No...then he would want to do it again.

And again....

And again....

Stupid human emotions have taken hold of me! Now I AM getting soft!

"What's up?" Suta asked, polishing one of the wooden katanas she kept with her.

They were fine and glazed, so that they shined similar, yet not as much, to a sword.

"Hn."

She giggled, setting the katana down for a moment.

"I was asking what you were thinking about."

"Hn." He replied again, turning away from her gaze.

Suki, who had before been chasing fireflies, was now in Koenma's palace kitchen, talking to whom looked like Yusuke, although they couldn't see him very well from the small windows.

He figured it was okay to let on a little...

"I was thinking about the full moon. We're very close."

"Yeah I know. I wish my parents would have told me something about what was going to happen to me, so that I wouldn't be so anxious."

"So you have no idea what's going to happen?"

"Not a clue. I never even knew anything about there being a barrier between demon world and human world until I met you all. I'm just as lost as everyone else."

"Hmm."

"Sensei! Sensei!" Came the young girl Suki as she came running out of the kitchen.

She looked rather excited about something, and it was all Hiei had to keep himself from slicing her through.

She had actually surprised him there!

That never really happened!

Perhaps he was so intent on his thoughts that he wasn't aware of his surroundings as of the moment.

"What is it Suki?" Suta asked, watching her pupil skid to a halt before them.

"You're friend Yusuke offered to show me how to fight like in the streets! He said if I wanted to kick butt, I had to learn to kick it good!"

"That's wonderful Suki! When will he start teaching you?"

"He asked if he could do so tonight! Can I? Pleeeeaaaaaassssssseeeeee?!"

"Calm down Suki. Sure you can. Tell Yusuke that you only have an hour though. A young girl needs her sleep."

"Okay! Thank you Sensei! I'm gonna learn how to fight street style!"

Suki turned around, her face beaming, and ran back to the kitchens, where Yusuke led her away to a more private training yard.

After all, when it came to actually teaching something, even from Yusuke himself, Yusuke didn't like an audience.

It was only when he was showing off that he didn't mind.

This was Hiei's chance!

They were alone now!

Maybe he could find a way to get his thoughts off of the kiss, although he knew it was a very slim chance.

She had him wrapped around her little finger...wrapped too tight to escape.

"Suta?"

"Yes Hiei." She replied, taking up her sword again.

"Have you..." Damn this was hard!

Stupid soft emotions...won't leave me alone!

"Yes?"

"Have you...been thinking of...uh...you know...when we...um..." Hiei scratched the back of his head, causing Suta to giggle.

"Hiei, you can stop stuttering. It looks very odd for you to do such a thing. I don't believe I've ever seen you so uncertain before. You're wondering if I've been thinking about our kiss."

Hiei sighed his relief.

He hated being in such a timid state as to stutter, but when it came to Suta, it really didn't matter.

She was the only one he knew of so far that had that effect on him.

He nodded his answer, and she smiled.

"Of course I have silly. I made the first move remember?"

Of course he did! He hadn't forgotten.

He couldn't forget was his problem.

"Hn." He replied, receiving a giggle. "And—"

"I gather you're wondering if we can do it again. Hell Hiei, I never knew you were one to ask before taking action."

That was all it took.

Before she could move, Hiei had pressed his lips completely over hers, demanding possession of her body under his.

She had no objections, and kissed him back, just as passionately as he did.

Soon, they were more gentle with each other, and if possible, closer than they had ever been before.

The kiss went from one long one, to several small short ones on the lips, forehead, and cheeks, and then back to the mouth again.

Finally, out of breath, the sat hugging each other under the very tree Hiei usually slept in when he watched her window.

She became comfortable with her head on his chest, and soon, both of them were drifting off to sleep, softly beneath the stars.

They would have been sleeping peacefully, except for the loud demands of one toddler-sized ruler with a huge case on his hands.

"Wake up you lovebirds! We have a real problem on our hands!"

Hiei was up the tree and out of sight before Koenma could finish the statement.

"Hiei?" Suta asked, rubbing her eyes sleepily.

It took him a moment to calm down his instinct to strike the small ruler, and finally jump down to assess the problem.

"We have bad news. Meet me in my office in five minutes!" and he skidded away, searching for anyone else of the reikai tentai he hadn't already surprised out of their witts.

"What's wrong?"

"I don't know, but he's going on my 'to kill' list when I'm off of my probation."

Hiei received a giggle from this, and ended up walking away with a smirk on his face.

That list grew everyday, not like he kept it in handwriting however; but his mind was the best filing system anyone in the world could find anywhere.

Hiei stepped into the office in a disgruntled mood, only to find Yusuke, Suki, Kuwabara, Kurama, Botan, and Koenma who paced the floor before the desk in worry.

"Are you okay?" Kuwabara asked, scratching his orange hair.

Hiei glared at the tall boy, wondering what other idiotic questions filled his head when he heard Suta walk in from behind.

"No I'm not okay! I wouldn't be pacing if I were!" Koenma shouted back, nearly loosing his pacifier in his rage.

"Oh really! I thought you were inventing a new dance step." Yusuke added, smacking Kuwabara on the shoulder with a smirk. "So what's up totts. What we got now?"

Koenma stopped a moment so that he could glare at Yusuke, in which didn't effect the spirit detective in the slightest, and then took a stance on the table so they could all see him better.

"We have big problems. BIG PROBLEMS!" He accented with his hands. "The barrier to demon world is thinning!"

They gasped.

"Thinning?" Botan asked in shock. "How...?! Why...?!"

"Yeah! What's going on?" Kuwabara added, his eyes dilated as far as they could go.

Hiei didn't know they could get any smaller than they already were.

Guess now he knew.

"Apparently a demon calling himself Shadow, has found a way to slowly destroy the barrier between makai and ningenkai. He's been creating holes in some spots, and a few demons have escaped."

"So we have another guy like Sensui trying to destroy the barrier?" Yusuke asked, rubbing his head. "What the hell is with all of these guys trying to wreck the barrier? Don't they ever give up?!"

"Apparently not Yusuke. But he isn't destroying it like Sensui."

"What do you mean?" Botan asked, holding one of her hands in a fist at her chest. It made her look weak and emotional.

"Sensui worked at it by creating one large hole in the barrier. Even so, with one hole, he wouldn't have been able to destroy the entire barrier. This one weakens the entire thing at one time, evenly. The weakest spots open up for small lesser class demons to escape, and the stronger points slowly melt until it's like a thin sheet of glass between the worlds."

"How long do we have?" Yusuke replied, looking agitated.

"At the most, four days."

"Hey, that's the same amount of days that we have left to protect Suta!" Kuwabara acknowledged, looking confused.

"Yes. I have a feeling that they are tied to together." Hiei glared at the child, and turned back for just a moment to see how Suta was reacting to the news.

Her head was hung, and her hands were clasped at her chest, similarly to Botan. Her eyes stared at the floor in confusion, but with a level of understanding Hiei didn't think he would be able to grasp.

She knew what was happening to a certain degree, and she didn't seem to like it one bit.

Suta's breath was also fast for some reason, and Hiei found himself becoming worried for her welfare.

What's wrong?

She was looking rather sick.

Hiei turned back to the crowd and worried.

What would happen if Suta died?

Would he be able to live on with out her, or...

Best not go through such ideas.

It might actually happen...

"Suta? What's wrong?" He heard Kurama ask from next to the door.

The fox had a sixth sense, being from an animal heritage as he was, and so it wasn't surprising that he would sense the same sort of feelings from Suta that Hiei was getting himself.

"I'm fine...It's okay...Don't worry..." She replied, her breathing difficult.

Everyone stared at her when she replied.

They hadn't even realized she was standing there until Kurama had spoken.

"You don't look it. Come on, you should get to bed, it's rather late—" He didn't get the chance to finish.

Suta collapsed there, and Hiei flew with reflex to catch her.

He turned her around in his arms as Kurama did a worried check of her body.

Out of curiosity, everyone else crowded around as well.

"Is she okay? What happened?" Kuwabara asked, scratching his head.

"She has a high fever," Kurama replied, touching her forehead. "and she's shivering."

Kurama pulled off his fuchsia colored jacket and wrapped her in it, trying to keep her warm. "We need to get her to her room. I have a feeling that it's the poison."

Hiei nodded, and picked her up, carrying her with a band of followers at his heels, as he took her to her room.

Her face was pale, and Hiei despised himself for not noticing how sick she was from the beginning.

But she didn't have a fever when I kissed her...what is going on?

Kurama and Botan helped tuck her into her bed, and Kurama explained to those that didn't know (mainly Kuwabara, Botan, Yusuke, and Suki) of how she had been poisoned by the demon and was dying off slowly.

He was surprised by how long she had lasted so far, and insisted that it was only a matter of time before the poison took complete control.

It was then, during the explanation, Hiei remembered the sample of the red powder he had found in the alley way, where she had been poisoned in the first place.

He slipped the bottle of it from his jean pocket, and placed it in Kurama's hand.

"I found this in the alley from where I found her the first time. I believe this is the poison."

Kurama looked it over for a moment, before nodding.

"It is, but I've never seen anything like it. It's not a powder as would usually be, but a large group of crystals. It's like a larger version of salt. I'll have to take a day at least to figure out the components. I'll be able to inform you tomorrow after school." Kurama tucked the bottle in his pocket and walked out of the room, leaving them to their thoughts.

His excuse was that he had homework, but they all guessed he wanted to try and figure out what the stuff was tonight through tests.

After all, the sooner the better.

Yusuke, Kuwabara, and Suki left to their training grounds to finish their teaching (apparently Kuwabara found out about it and wanted to try his hand), and Koenma and Botan left back to Koenma's office, to finish discussing plans for how to deal with the barrier of the worlds.

Only Hiei and Suta were left, and he kneeled down to look at her closer.

She was weak, it was easy to see, and her face was so pale it seemed like snow.

Her head was far too warm, and her skin far too cold.

"Suta...? What are they doing to you?" Hiei whispered, not expecting an answer.

As he thought, he didn't receive one.

He couldn't put it off... He had done so for a while, not knowing why...and it was costing her.

It was time to do a little more searching...

He was going to have to find Shadow before it was too late.

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Catse: There you go. Chapter twelve is soon to come, I promise! So what do you think is going on? Review me and tell me what you think of the coincidence between the barrier and Suta. I'd like to know what you think is happening. Well, got to go. Ja Ne!