A/n: This is the last chapter. Thanks for reading all this time, and for all the awesome reviews. I hope you enjoy this last chapter of Say It If It's Worth Saving Me.

Disclaimer: This is the last time I'll type it. I don't own Yu Yu Hakusho or Nickelback. I only own my poems, the plot, and my OCs.

Recap: Tsukino 'knows' that Kurama is putting on an act around her. Kurama, on the other hand, is still struggling to come to terms with his emotions. Time is quickly running out for the possible couple. Will they finally realize how much they care for each other before a new problem attacks?

Say It If It's Worth Saving Me
Chapter Twenty-One
Pain and Hope

Not Worth Saving

The party was a blast except that Kurama was always close by. As I talked to Chu, I overheard Keiko and Botan talking.

"He's worse than Yusuke," Keiko noted.

Botan grinned. "Well it's about time someone stole his heart, I'm just glad it was Tsukino-chan."

I sighed. He may have fooled the others, but I wasn't blind. My mother was right. Everyone in the room was only pretending to care for me. It wasn't their fault that they weren't able to see that so I played along. I pretended to be enjoying myself, and had a polite conversation with Kurama. He seemed to be trying to tell me something, but I didn't want to hear false declarations of love. But then again, he didn't seem completely sure about what he wanted to say either.

In any case, when Botan suggested going to the movies, I agreed on the spot. We went and saw a movie and then started to walk back home.

That was when the trouble started again. As we passed an alley, a group of men jumped out at us. I recognized them as Oshiro's men, and all were healing from injures caused by the detectives.

Botan and I quickly made a run for it but ended up getting separated. Two men followed me to the roof and tried to kill me. I was forced to use my demon energy to turn my wings silver in an attack Yusuke called, "Wings of Steel." Since they had pinned me, I kicked them and then pushed them away from me with my wings.

To my horror, I pushed one too close to the edge. He fell with a scream that was cut short by the sound of breaking bones. For a second, I thought he was dead, until I heard breathing coming from him. I sighed in relief which quickly turned to horror again as the other thug charged at me with a knife. My instincts caused me to dodge, and him to fall off the roof.

I don't know how long I stood there looking down as humans crowded around and called emergency vehicles. Both men were rushed to the hospital, and I hoped that they would live. At the time I had no idea about the law of Spirit World. I was only thinking of the lives of the men I may have indirectly killed.

Everyone had a right to life. They might have even been able to turn their lives around if they lived. Did they have families? Would their families survive without them? Did they have children?

All kinds of fears and questions ran through my head. They all came to a stop when I felt arms wrap around me, and someone whisper in my ear. At that moment, I realized that I was crying, and the tears flowed even more. I turned and cried into the person's chest. Muttering my questions repeatedly.

The person just held me and slowly walked me back to the apartment. Once or twice he answered my questions. "No they didn't have families," he assured me. "Some people never change. They were two of them."

His words were calming even if they came from the man that only wanted me for pleasure.

We arrived at the apartment, and Kurama handed me over to Botan. She told me about the laws that made it illegal for demons to kill humans in any situation, and I realized how much danger I was in. At the same time, how much danger and suffering everyone around me would be if I resisted my punishment.

I realized what was for the best and readied myself for the possibly of the men dieing. If they did, I was going to go through with the regular punishment. It wasn't as if anyone would miss me. After all, I was not worth saving.

White Page, White Page
Decision Been Made

Day Hundred-Nine

I enter the kitchen and find Koenma sitting at the table.

Koenma sighs and confirms my fears. "They're dead. I'm sorry, Kurama, but you know the rules."

I glare at him. "You bent them for Hiei and me, couldn't you do the same?"

He shakes his head. "I'm afraid not. You have to remember, at that time, neither Hiei nor you had killed a human. Indirectly, she has killed two. It's out of my hands."

"But-"

"I'm sorry Kurama. I agree, isn't not fair that demons should suffer for what humans have done but that is how things are. But I swear I'll find a way to get her out of there. Until I can, I'll try to keep her as isolated as I can. I'll call you and the others tomorrow. I suggest you ready yourself for tomorrow."

I nod and watch as Koenma leaves through a portal. My heart feels heavy as lead as I ready for bed. Tomorrow will take all the energy I have so I'd better get a good sleep.

***

Day Hundred-Ten

"I have called you all here for a very important reason. Please sit down."

Yusuke, Hiei, and Kuwabara all look at Koenma, confused. Both by the fact that he had summoned us instead of contacting us on our mirrors, and by the fact that Tsukino is with us. We all sit down on the couch.

"What's this all about, Koenma?" Kazuma asks.

Koenma sighs and looks at us sadly. "As you know, it is against both Demon World and Spirit World law for a demon to kill a human."

We all nod, and Koenma looks even sadder. "Unfortunately, the men that Tsukino-san pushed away from her died after they fell of the roof."

"So they died. No loss right?" Yusuke asks.

"Yeah, it's not like they can do any harm now," Kazuma adds.

Koenma shakes his head, unable to continue.

"What Koenma is saying is that Tsukino-san is being held responsible because she was the one who pushed them," Hiei informs them.

Both are outraged.

"What?!" Yusuke yells.

"How can you expect us to do that?!" Kazuma demands to know.

Koenma shakes his head again. "Actually, I only expect Yusuke, Kurama, and Hiei to arrest Tsukino-san. Kazuma, you are an honorary member of the team. I have no power over your actions. Yusuke, on the other hand, is a reinstated spirit detective, and therefore, has to obey."

"And what about us, Koenma?" Hiei asks.

Koenma looks at Hiei and me. "You are both still under probation. Both your fates are tied. If one of you disobeys, the other will be punished as well."

"I was under the impression that I was free of all charges for coming to Yusuke's aid," Hiei hisses.

Koenma shakes his head. "You are, but Kurama is still under probation and as I said before, your fates are tied because you were allies in your crime."

For a second, I nurse the idea of Kazuma fighting against us, but then reality sets in. Against three A level demons, he doesn't stand a chance. I can't do anything or Hiei will punished as well. Tsukino can run, but then we will be forced to track her down. We are all out of options. That doesn't stop Yusuke and Kazuma though.

"Look Koenma! You aren't taking her with out a fight!" Yusuke shouts as he readies his Spirit Gun.

"Bring it on!" Kazuma adds as he summons his Spirit Sword.

Both are ready to attack but are stopped by two simple words.

"Arrest me."

Everyone looks Tsukino in confusion.

"What?!" Yusuke yells.

"You want to go to prison!?" Kazuma asks.

"A demon like you could never survive," Hiei adds.

She slowly nods, her head bowed. "Maybe not but I have to repent for what I did. And I owe it to you all to go. This way you don't get into trouble and don't have to suffer any guilt. I'm asking for this. So please…" Her voice trails off.

I already know the answer but I ask once more. "Koenma, can't you just sentence her to remain in Hu-?"

Her voice cuts me off. "Kurama-san, please."

I turn to look at her and am startled to see her eyes filled with pain.

"Kurama-san. Just let me go. I've made my decision. Botan-chan already talked to me about this. And I've already decided."

My mouth goes dry. Out of the corner of my eye, I see Koenma nod.

"I will respect your decision," he tells Tsukino. "Do you wish to say goodbye to those in Human World first?"

She nods and Koenma opens a portal. Tsukino steps through and is greeted by a tearful Botan and a baby holding Keiko. They embrace each other.

"Surely there is another way," Botan says quietly.

Tsukino shakes her head. "No." She gives them another hug. "You were all very kind to me. I don't want to see you all suffer because you tried to protect me from something I did."

Keiko and Botan nod and watch as Tsukino makes her way back through the portal. Just as she crosses over little Rei shouts, "Tsukie!" Then the portal closes.

The room is silent for a moment. Then Koenma turns to George. "Put on the handcuffs."

I force myself to stand. "I'll do it."

George looks at Koenma who nods. I take the handcuffs and put them on her wrists. Careful to be sure that they are secure, but also sure that they won't harm her. Once they are on, I step back and watch as George starts to lead her from the room. She doesn't look back as she starts to walk away. We all keep watching as she and George disappear down the hallways. Then the doors close, blocking my view of her.

All is silent, and then Yusuke explodes.

"How could you just let her go like that?!" Yusuke yells at Koenma.

"Do you really think I wanted to?! An innocent soul like that!? Who knows what condition her soul will be in when she finally gets out of there," Koenma replies angrily before he calms down. "It was her choice Yusuke. And nothing could change her mind. I had Botan warn her and explain the situation, so she could make some sort of escape."

He pauses to get complete control over himself. He is affected by this just as much as we are. "We have to respect her choice, Yusuke. Besides, if you think this is hard for you, imagine what it must be like for…" He trails off but I understand his meaning even if Yusuke doesn't.

Yusuke is about to yell at Koenma again when I speak. "That is enough, Yusuke. Koenma is right. We have to respect her decision, even if we don't understand her reasons."

I can hear Yusuke mutter, "Kurama," as I start to walk down the hallway. Back in the office I can sense Kazuma start to follow me, and hear Hiei tell him to leave me alone. I can hear Koenma sigh sadly, but most of all, I can hear her walking down the hallways on the other side of the building. And I know that she can hear me as well. Because of that, I force myself to whisper, "Just wait."

Black Page, Black Page
No Longer Turning the Page

Kurama finished reading his journal a while ago but he remained sitting under the tree. Silently thinking of a way to save her.

He read the last few words aloud as if they would cause an idea to strike him. "Just wait. Just wait because our paths will cross again. Soon." Kurama shook his head at the absurdity of the idea. At the time he was writing, he admittedly felt hurt and a bit lovesick. Now he just felt numb and was able to see the reality of it. She was in the prison, and he would probably never see her again.

Kurama was pulled out of his thoughts as one of his comrades walked towards him on the path.

"Hey Kurama. What are you doing out here?" Kuwabara asked as he walked over to the fox demon.

"Just… thinking," Kurama replied.

Kuwabara nodded. "Want to talk about it?"

Kurama looked down at his shoes. "I'm just wondering… maybe I should have said something… something about how I may have been feeling."

"Still aren't sure if you love her or not?"

Kurama flinched at Kuwabara's bluntness, how much he had changed over the pass months. Before he would have just brushed the idea off as absurd, but now…

"I suppose," Kurama finally replied. Then he sighed. "Kazuma, do you think she felt she wasn't worth saving?"

Kuwabara shrugged. "Hard to say. You can ask her when you see her again though."

Kurama gave him a confused and slightly sad look. "How can you be so sure we'll meet again?"

Kuwabara pointed to Kurama's hand. "Because of that red string around your pinkie finger. It's a sure sign you'll meet up again."

Kurama didn't say anything, and Kuwabara left to help Yukina with something. After a few moments, Kurama decided to trust in Kuwabara's advice. "After all, this 'string' brought him and Yukina together under the threat of Hiei."

A/N: *Looks at story completely satisfied.* Well… It's over.

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