sorry it took so long for the chapter 5. for some reason, fanfic didn't upload my chapter. grr... so annoying. k, heres chapter 6.

Yusuke watched Kurama in concern. Kurama hadn't been himself for the past two days. And finals were tomorrow, they couldn't have one of their team members wimping out on them. Then he heard a knock on the door.

"I'll get it." Kuwabara said as he swung the door open.

There stood Rei, with a knapsack swung over her shoulder, and a suitcase in her hand, "Sorry to interrupt anything, but I need to talk to Kurama for a minute."

The redhead looked quite surprised but followed Rei out into the hall anyways, "What is it?" he asked when they were out.

"As you can see, I'm leaving. So I decided you deserve a farewell." Rei murmured and looked away.

"You're not going to stick around for the tournament?" Kurama questioned. He somewhat expected it though.

"Nah, the tournament doesn't concern me much. I need some time to think to myself. Y'know the whole spiritual discovery deal." Rei shrugged.

Kurama slowly nodded, "I understand."

"And I also wanted to say thank you." Rei said, now looking directly at him.

"Why?" Kurama interrogated.

"You were the only one who seemed to care about me. To show concern. Its been a long time since someone's done that." Rei replied, now genuinely smiling.

"Will I see you again?" Kurama asked, voice softened.

"Who knows. Maybe our paths will cross again. But whatever happens, don't be surprised." Rei said as she walked, back turned to him.

He reached his hand towards her, but then lowered it. This was her decision. Sighing, he walked back to the door. Staring suspiciously at it, he suddenly said, "Its rude to eavesdrop." Then swung the door open as hard as he could, making two dazed boys fall backwards.

"I told them it was a bad idea." Hiei said as he stood over Kuwabara and Yusuke.

"So she's leaving?" Kuwabara asked as he stood up.

"Yes." Kurama said shortly and sat on a chair.

"Well, we have no time to worry over her. We have troubles of our own." Genkai cut in.

She was right. Rei could take care of herself. As long as Togoro didn't come back for her.

Rei sat on the train, staring out the window. Rain splattered on the glass, thunder roaring in the distance. Lightning lit the city for a split second. She was going home. Or more like mother's home. Three long centuries since she had been there. Or maybe it was gone, replaced by mankind's machinery and concrete buildings. The train stopped and she ignored the odd stares people gave her because of her outlandish clothing. Her mother's home was at least five miles into the woods. She ran quickly, reaching her destination in a matter of a few minutes. There it was. The small hut had not crumbled into dust, but still was quite dilapidated. Only one wall stood somewhat intact. Kurama. She felt sad leaving him, but what other choice was there? None. Her father would be back for her soon. He would unleash the ultimate evil upon this world, and no one could stop him. Except for her. Strength and spirit energy could not stop him. Only knowledge. And thats what she had. This was her destiny. To rinse the world of the wretched man. Rei narrowed her eyes as she felt another presence watching her. Whirling around, she found herself facing a man her age. He smiled wickedly, revealing his sharp fangs. Short, white hair covered one eye, the eyes the color of pale blue ice. Rei gasped as she realized who he was, "Toshi."

"Long time no see, Rei." He said, grin growing larger.

"Stay away from me!" Rei yelled, voice losing control. She instantly slashed the air with her sword, sending him flying backwards.

He stood up, still grinning, "I see you've improved from the first time we fought. Do you truly want another fight? Alright. But you'll have to agree to the terms once I defeat you."

Rei, now more collected, replied, "Don't be so confident you'll win. Enemies have a nasty ways of coming right back at you."

Toshi laughed, laughter ringing in her head, boiling her blood, "You're not the only one to have gotten stronger."

Rei saw other demons step out from the concealing trees. Damn. How hadn't she sensed their auras. She was outnumbered, "What do you want?"

"Easy. You." Toshi said simply. Suddenly all the demons leapt at her. Rei managed to obliterate three quarters of them, but a few escaped her spirit energy barrier and gripped onto her arms. She struggled as one sank its claws into her arm, sending poison rushing into her system. Still concious, but severely weakened, they threw her towards Toshi, who held her from falling. He was the last thing she saw as her thoughts swayed and she went limp from unconciousness.

Kurama's eyes widened as his heart leapt into his throat. What had just happened? Something was seriously wrong. And he knew from past experiences, never to ignore his intuition. Never. He had been preparing for the finals outside when the sense of foreboding overcame him. Rei. This had to be the most inconvenient of times. He now faced a sadistic choice. Rei or the tournament. Maybe she would get out of whatever situation she faced. But he couldn't count on a maybe.

"You're worried about her, aren't you?" Hiei said, leaning against a tree.

"Yes, aren't you?" Kurama responded.

"I admit, that stupid girl tends to get into tough predicaments." Hiei muttered.

"I mean its only natural to be somewhat concerned." Kurama said unsurely.

"Call it what you might, but I call it love." Hiei said as he turned to Kurama, "Even if it is love, we can't always go out of our way to play superhero."

Kurama was rather surprised by Hiei's attitude. But then again, Hiei only cared for people in his inner circle, and Rei was not part of it. Sighing, he sat on the ground, "I'm not in love with her, by the way."

"Whatever you say. But you better start training. No one will allow you to leave to rescue her." Hiei said coldly as he walked away.

Kurama looked at the gray, cloudy sky. Rain still fell by the gallons, drenching him even more in water. There has to be another way.

Toshi smirked as he briskly strode into the room, "Whats her status?"

"Just woke up. You know 'where the hell am I?' attitude going on. Poison's gotten her weak, but knowing her, she'll recover quick." The man sitting on a chair replied. A red bandanna ran through his jet black hair, purple eyes glinting maliciously.

Suddenly, a door off to their side swung open, revealing someone they didn't need to see at the moment. Rei was the one smirking now, throwing her dagger up and down casually. Four red dots remained on her arm, but poison mostly flushed out of her system.

"How- how-" the man next to Toshi stuttered.

"You shouldn't underestimate me so easily." Rei grinned.

Toshi glowered and his fists shook. He had been taken as a fool, "I could have easily killed you!"

"Yeah, you are pretty stupid aren't you?" Rei taunted. To her surprise, Toshi was only smiling, a very scary smile.

"Now Rei, what would your daddy say?" Toshi laughed.

"You shut up, bastard!" Rei yelled and chucked the dagger at him.

He shook his head, "Rei, my dear, what are we going to do with you?"

its kinda a cliffy, but anyways, i'll try to get the next chappie in soon y'know the dreaded finals. kay, buh bye!