Hooray! Hiei has a mommi!!! *Giggles* Okay...now I know this chapter referring to and involving Hiei's mom IS wrong...but...forget it...let's call it AU....

Chapter 3

"Mother..." He smiled weakly, laying his hand on her pale cheek.

"Hiei, my son, you've returned."

"Yes, mother. I'm here." He had sad eyes, as he looked down upon the beautiful creature he called 'mother'. She had serene burgundy eyes, which looked onto Hiei with undying love. Her eyes complimented her hair, the color of the raven's wing, with small hints of violet. She looked as human as those in the human world, which only enhanced her beauty.

"How have you been, my dear, sweet son?" She grinned and held Hiei's hand, which was callused with marks left only by handling a sword.

"Just fine, mother. How are you feeling?"

"A bit weak, but I'm fine."

"Do you know what's wrong?" His voice was still cold and stern, yet, compassion slowly slipped in.

"Not a clue, child. Worry not, I'll be alright."

"But...mother..."

"Hush now. I told you, I'll be fine."

"Mother..." His voice trembled and he gently fell into his mother's awaiting arms, sobbing silently into her shoulder.

"Hiei, it's alright. No matter where I am, I'll always be with you." She hugged her child tightly, wiping away stray tears. "My child, your heart has grown bitter, tainted with your own malice and hatred. When will you learn to open your heart?" She placed a silken finger under his chin, raising it slightly, so they were eye to eye.

"Never..."

"Nonsense. I'm expecting grandchildren."

A drop of sweat nervously rolled down Hiei's face. How would he tell his own mother that the one he cared for most was a man? Grandchildren was out of the question.

"Um.....mother?" A confused and embarrassed look swept across his face.

"No more words, Hiei. Please go out and find the one you love!" She kissed his forehead with tender lips and dismissed him with a motherly grin.

"Maybe I should go back...." He trudged towards the portal, thoughts whirling in his head. The ningen world was calling to him, but would he return?