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Hiei watched his sister with a feeling of unease. There was only one demon that he knew that used that particular seed to kill, Humari. Although he knew the ice master had a grudge against him, he still could not figure out how he knew about Maria. And if he knew about one sister, was it possible that he knew about the other as well. It looked like he would have to keep his guard up until this whole think was resolved.

"You're thinking mighty hard about something Hiei."

"Hn. Don't sneak up on me fox."

Kurama chuckled as he joined the fire apparition in the tree. Kurama could tell that Hiei knew something about Maria's Aunt's death that he was not revealing. So he prodded the demon until he spilled his guts. Not to long ago Hiei had angered this Humari character and he vowed revenge.

"I still don't know how he found out about her and I fear for Yukina's safety." Hiei said.

"That is troubling. I would also like to know why he killed her Aunt instead of attacking her or you for that matter."

"That's not his style fox. He likes to push his enemy into a remorseful rage before taking him or her out. I have a feeling that this is not over yet. Maria and Yukina are in more danger now than ever before. He will strike again, but when I do not know. Protect her Kurama. Don't let anything happen to her."

"I won't, you can trust me on that one. I'll watch over Maria, you take care of Yukina. Perhaps we should let the others…" he didn't get to finish that sentence as Hiei glared at him.

"Calm down," Kurama said soothingly, "I understand you reasons. But sooner or latter they all will have to know what is going on. Now go watch Yukina, I take care of Maria."

Hiei sped off to watch his sister and grumbled to him self. He knew what the fox meant. Sooner or later Kuwabara and Yukina would have to be told of the connection, and that time was coming soon. He shuddered when he thought of Kuwabara's reaction. Stupid oaf. He thought.

Kurama was smiling slightly as Maria fended him off with a pillow. It was Saturday morning and she whined about how she needed her beauty sleep. He assured her that she was lovely with out it and tried to pull her out of bed. He ended up on the floor with her head on his shoulder. She snuggled him with a death grip even he was having a hard time breaking.

"Five more minutes." She whined.

"Come on, Maria, get up."

"No."

"Yes.'

"No."

He sighed and in one swift move stood up and stood her up on her feet. She mumbled something about how unfair he was and he laughed.

"I am not awake yet."

"How can I help you with that?"

A mischievous grin passed over his face as he bent down and kissed her hard on the mouth. She jerked in surprise but kissed him back with equal force. If Genki hadn't come knocking on the door, it might have gotten out of hand.

"Why the hell are we up at eight on a Saturday morning?' Yusuke moaned as the gang walked to the dojo.

"I totally agree." Maria said, shooting a glair at Kurama.

Kurama smiled innocently and she stuck her tongue out at him. His grin grew suggestive and rolled her eyes at him. He chuckled quietly. He hadn't expected their relation ship to progress this fast, he had only known her for about a month now. A cold prickle traveled his spine and he look forward to see Hiei glaring daggers in his direction. I guess he saw this morning's episode. Kurama thought feverously. Genki sat down in the center of the dojo and the others followed suit. Hiei however, stood a small distance away.

"Listen up, Hiei has something very important to announce." Genki said.

All eyes where on the fire apparition. He looked at each of them in turn and his gaze lingered over his sisters before he cleared his throat. Every one was a little on edge as none of them had ever seen him act this way before, nervous and a little shifty.

"I didn't know how to do this, so Genki arranged this little meeting. I guess the best place to start it the beginning. "He took a deep breath and the others exchanged worried glances. Even Kuwabara leaned in to listen. "I one had a run in with a demon named Humari. Long story short, he vowed to get his revenge on me for the humiliating defeat I handed him. His style is to go after the things that are closets to his enemy's heart. I have two things I hold dear." He paused to gage their reactions. No one spoke, but Maria smiled to encourage him. "I have two sisters…"

"What?!" Kuwabara shouted in disbelieve, "Who are they?"

"I was getting to that you moron, now shut up. Maria," he pointed to her, "And…Yukina."

Yukina blinked in surprise, and then her eyes filled with tears. Before any one knew what was happening, she launched her self at him and hit him over and over again with her tiny fists. He stood there with a blank expression on his face until she stopped. She cried into his chest and he held her with one hand awkwardly. Kuwabara's mouth was hanging open and the rest looked just as stunned as he did, except for Kurama of course. Maria stood up and walked over to her siblings. She hugged them both. Yukina smiled a smile of pain and happiness as she hugged her back.

"I have a sister. And my brother has been around me all this time. Why didn't you tell me?" she demanded of Hiei. He looked at the floor in shame.

"He was afraid you would hate him for his past." Maria said quietly.

"And you!" Yukina rounded on Maria, "Why didn't you tell me?"

"It was not long ago I found out about this my self. I wanted Hiei to tell you like he should have already. I wanted him to see that you don't hate him for his past and see him as the man he is today."

Yukina walked over and hugged Hiei and his face was startled at first, but then relived. Kuwabara looked like he wanted to say something but Yusuke elbowed him in the side to shut him up. After they had a pissing match which was broken up my Genki's fists, Hiei asked them to sit down again as he was not done with his story.

"This next part will be very hard for me to say. Maria, your aunt's death was because of me. Humari killed her to get to you to get to me. He is the only demon I know who uses that kind of drug on his targets. I am certain that he will show himself again in the near future. Until then, Kurama will be watching over you and I Yukina."

The rest of the day passed by quickly, Maria was in a dazed and fazed out state that no one attempted to break her from. Her Aunt had died because of her. If she hadn't come here, her Aunt would still be alive. Her guilt wrapped her in a cocoon that she couldn't get out of. Hiei tried many times to shake her out of it, telling her not to be stupid, that she should be blaming him and not her, but she couldn't really register what he was saying. She didn't really feel Kurama's hand in hers as he led her up the stairs to his room. When she came to her sense, she found that she was leaning on his chest while he leaned on the head board of his bed.

"Are you okay?' he whispered when he noticed she was looking at him.

"I guess."

"Stop it right now.'

"What?"

"Stop blaming your self. It's not yours or Hiei's fault. So just stop it." He demanded.

"Easier said then done." She muttered.

He sighed and wrapped his arms more securely around her. She leaned all the way back into him and he laid his cheek on the side of her head. They sat there for a while not saying anything. But her sudden torrent of tears startled them both out of their silence. He held her as she blubbered and she was mentally kicking her self for going so emo all of a sudden. He ignored her protests when he turned her to that she was facing him better and pulled her closer. A little spark of electricity ran through them. When she looked up at him questionably she gasped at the hungry look in his eyes. He kissed her with so much passion that it mad her head swim. Now she truly felt inept as is tongue picked up an exotic rhythm that she couldn't follow. He eased up a bit and slowed it down so that she could keep up. She was enjoying his touch, until it became a little too personal. His hand had slid up her shirt and he was cupping her breast. She jerked away from him.

"I am sorry." He blinked, trying to control his lust.

"You stole second base! You do have a regular guys mind. In the gutter." She swatted him playfully on the chest.

"I am sorry, I didn't mean to make you uncomfortable." He said, not looking at her.

"It's okay Kurama, really. You surprised me, that's all. I'm…I'm just not ready for that kind of…intimacy yet." She said blushing at her choice of words.

"Yet?" he prodded with a smirk.

She hit him lightly on his cheek before she pulled her herself off his lap.

"Don't push it fox boy." She growled in a strong imitation of Hiei.

They both where still laughing when they got to her room. He checked around to make sure nothing was amiss while she got changed in the bathroom. He kissed her before he left to set up the barriers around her room, to keep her safe through out the night.