Okay it's decided. Kit is going to stay in the story. Of course, she will be paired with Kurama (Big surprise there). And in case anyone was curious the sequel is going to take place right after this fic. Okay, now on with Hiei's reaction.

DISCLAIMER: But before I start the story, here is the DISCLAIMER. I don't own YYH. I hope that's sunk in to everyone's heads by now.

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Hiei eyes widened in shock. He had no clue what to say.

'What?!?!'

'I love you. I had to tell you.'

Hiei thought about what she had said. Next think he knew, Kutsu's lips were on his own. Hiei's eyes widened more. He pulled away. He didn't know what he was feeling. He knew he was blushing deep red right now, but he was relieved to see Kutsu had a slight blush too. She looked down.

'Sorry.'

'Why?'

'Why what?'

'Why would you ever love me?'

'You're kind, but strong and you're cute.'

KIND ,CUTE! No one had ever accused him of being kind or cute. They all accused him of being ruthless, heartless, short, but never kind or cute. Hiei snapped out of his daze and found Kutsu sitting next to him. Hiei jumped up and started walking out of the cave.

'I'm sorry, Hiei. Please don't leave. I don't want to be alone tonight.'

Hiei turned and saw Kutsu sitting on the bed. She had pulled her knees to her chest. She looked scared. Another feeling of guilt passed over Hiei. He tried to shake it away, but it came back as tears started streaming down Kutsu face. He walked over and sat on the bed as far away as he could get. Kutsu moved closer to Hiei. Hiei moved over and fell off the end of the bed. Kutsu started laughing through her tears. Hiei got back on the bed and sat next to Kutsu, he knew that there was no way of getting away from her. Kutsu leaned against Hiei, still crying.

'What's wrong?'

'I thought you didn't care.'

'Hn. I don't, but since I'm stuck here I thought I would ask.'

Kutsu smiled slightly.

'Well, since you're STUCK here, I guess I'll tell you. Remember when I told you I dreamt about my death?'

'Yes.'

'Well, the leader of the water demons that killed me, Kyto, is here at the tournament. We're facing his team tomorrow. Not only that, but I heard a strange voice that said that I'm destined to die tomorrow.'

'You shouldn't believe everything you hear. And about the Kyto person, you'll defeat him. You're just as strong as me.'

'I didn't think you would ever admit anyone was as strong as you.'

'Hn.'

Kutsu and Hiei sat in silence. Hiei thinking about the strange emotions he was feeling and Kutsu thinking about the match tomorrow and about a certain fire demon next to her. Hiei and Kutsu sat in silence for hours, until Kutsu spoke up.

'Please don't leave me Hiei.'

Hiei didn't answer so Kutsu looked at him. Hiei had fallen asleep leaning against Kutsu. Kutsu put Hiei on one of the pillows and lay down next to him. She didn't move close, though, because she didn't want Hiei angrier at her. Kutsu watched Hiei sleep.

'I do truly love you. I won't take it back, even if you don't like me.'

Hiei moved closer to Kutsu in his sleep. He put his arm across her. For the first time, Kutsu blushed deep red. She began stroking Hiei's hair. He smiled in his sleep. Kutsu stopped and snuggled closer to him.

^^^^^KURAMA'S NIGHT^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^

Okay. I hope Hiei will admit thinks soon. I can tell he cares for Kutsu.

Kurama decided to go on a walk. This time he actually did want to look at the plant-life. Tomorrow was the final round, so he knew it would be difficult. Kurama knelt down by some flowers to observe them. As he knelt down he sensed an energy close by.

'Who's there?'

'It figures you would be able to sense me.'

A kitsune stepped out of the shadows.

'Kit, how are you?'

'I wanted to tell you thank you.'

'What have I done for you?'

'Youko told me that you were the one who kept me alive.'

'I told you, you are too beautiful to be destroyed.'

Kit blushed. 'I wanted to pay you back.'

Kurama looked curious. Kit reached into her hair. She produced a pine needle similar to the one she had stuck in Kurama.

'Is that…'

'Yes. This is the same needle I injected you. And yes it is filled with the reversal potion. Tomorrow your opponents will be difficult.'

'Thank you, Kit.'

Kit kneeled down next to Kurama.

'What are you doing?'

'Looking at the flowers.'

'Why? These can't be used as weapons.'

'Everything isn't about weapons and fighting. There are other things in life.'

'I've only known fighting and pain since I was little.'

'Why? What happened?'

'When I was little, I lived with my parents and my two brothers. We lived here in northern Makai. My father was an extremely strong kitsune. Not as strong as you, but still an excellent fighter. He was strong enough to attract the attention of the Fire Queen. She didn't like anyone who might pose a threat so she came to our den one night. Everyone was slaughtered mercilessly, except me. I was the youngest, so my mother hid me. When the noise of the fighting was gone, I left my hiding place. Kurama, there was blood everywhere.'

At this point Kurama put his arm around her shoulder. She leaned against him.

'I vowed from that day forward to become strong and kill the Fire Queen. My father had told me stories of Youko Kurama when I was young. I always wanted to be like you. I was going to find you, but I heard you had been shot and reborn in a human. At almost the same time, the Fire Queen disappeared. I still trained knowing that one day I would get my chance to defeat her. When I heard she would be in this tournament, I knew this was my chance.'

Kurama hated what he said next. 'The Fire Queen died. She was killed by a group of water demons.'

Kurama didn't want to jeopardize Kutsu, but he also didn't want to lie to Kit. He thought that this half truth would suffice. Kit's face turned into a look of pure rage.

'No! I was supposed to kill her!'

She broke down sobbing. Kurama leaned over and whispered in her ear.

'It's okay. You need to let it go. She's dead, that should be good enough.'

She looked up at Kurama and smiled.

'I suppose you're right. I'm being ridiculous.'

'Would you like to walk with me? I'm trying to find some new weapons.'

'Sure.'

Kit and Kurama walked for hours, collecting plants and preparing for the fight the next day.

^^^^^^^YUSUKE, KUWABARA, AND YUKINA^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^

'Where is everyone?'

Kuwabara, Yusuke and Yukina were sitting, playing cards.

'Who knows? They'll be fine.'

Yusuke looked out the window. He thought about Botan. She was the one who helped him come back to life. If he hadn't met Botan, he wouldn't have been able to become Spirit Detective. He wouldn't be as strong.

I will get you back! I SWEAR!

'Whoa! Urameshi, calm down!'

Without knowing it, Yusuke started releasing Spirit energy.

^^^^^^^^^^^THE NEXT DAY^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^

Kutsu slept all night next to Hiei. She woke at dawn and nudged Hiei. He rolled over and looked at Kutsu.

'I kept my promise. I didn't leave you.'

Kutsu pushed Hiei off the bed, laughing.

'You didn't make any promise.'

'Of course I did. You asked me to stay with you and I did.'

Kutsu continued laughing. 'If you say so, Hiei.'

Hiei got up and started walking towards the exit. He turned back and looked at Kutsu.

'Are you coming?'

'I didn't think the great Hiei would let anyone walk with him.'

'Hn.'

Kutsu and Hiei walked to the stadium.

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I know it's a short chapter, but I just started school. I'll try REALLY hard to get the next chapter up by this weekend, please bear with me.

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