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Yu Yu Fic
Nothing at all; Day two
Kurama woke up slowly the next morning. There was something in his arms so he opened his eyes. "Hiei!" He said in a hushed voice, sitting up.
"Ya got a good friend there," Said a cheery voice. Kurama looked up to see Jin, Touya's head rested on his shoulder.
Kurama looked back at Hiei, remembering last night. "Yes, yes I do."
A loud snore came from Yusuke and broke the quiet.
Jin laughed softly. "They'll be wakin up soon."
Kurama nodded, still looking at Hiei. He didn't want to lose him. At the moment he could think of nothing he wouldn't do for the fire demon. Too just be with him. If he went back to the Makai and left him...
"Is it morning already?" Yusuke yawned, sitting up.
Kurama slid away from Hiei. "Yes Yusuke. Nine A.M. actually."
The dark haired human shook his head. "It's still early." He stated. Looking at Jin and the sleeping Touya he asked, "So are you two like an item or somethin?"
Jin grinned sheepishly again and rubbed the back of his neck "I guess ya could say that Urameshi."
"Yusuke shrugged sleepily. "Hey, whatever floats your boat." ((I must give credit for this comment to Yopu so she doesn't get mad at me.)) He looked over at Kurama. "So what's the story with this Hiei guy?"
Kurama blinked "What?"
"Are you guys just friends or what?" Said the spirit detective.
"Of course, what would we be?" He asked, taking clothes from a drawer.
"I donno. The whole lil huggin thing last night..."
"We're just close friends." Kurama said somewhat defensive. "I've known Hiei since I was four."
Yusuke blinked "Wow, he's been here that long? And my guess is your mom don't know since he goes to my school."
Kurama sighed. "How would you explain it to your mother?"
"My mom's lucky she remembers she has a son let along my friends."
Touya's eyes slowly opened and he sat up. Jin frowned. "You're awake."
Touya blinked the sleep from his eyes. "Yes, if you are lucky that is the end result of when you go to sleep." He said. "Are you saying you want me dead?"
Jin shook his head "No, no! Not That! I just like watchin ya sleep is all."
The slightest bit of color appeared in the ice master's cheeks. It would go unnoticed unless you were looking for it, which of course Jin was. Spotting it, he grinned wildly.
Touya ignored him and stood. "To the Makai then?"
"Yeah, I guess so." Yusuke said with a sigh.
"You should wake Hiei," Touya said to Kurama.
"He's going with you then?"
Touya nodded. "Koenma will want to see him I'm sure."
Kurama looked at the floor. He was going to lose him...
"Hey Dumbbell! Wake up!" Yusuke said, prodding Kuwabara with his foot.
"Huh? Wha?" Said the boy, sitting up.
Kurama gently shook his friend. "Hiei, Wake up."
The demon groaned softly "Go away baka kitsune."
Kurama smiled "There's ice cream here for you"
Red eyes shot open and Hiei sat up. Kurama laughed as his friend glared at him. "Baka kitsune."
"Well, there is some ice cream in the freezer if you all want some." Kurama said, still smiling at his friend.
"Ice...cream?" Asked a confused Touya. Moments later they were gathered in the kitchen eating chocolate and vanilla ice cream.
Hiei watched his friend who seemed deep in thought "What's the matter fox?"
Kurama ate a last spoonful of ice cream before saying "I'm going with you."
Yusuke choked on his ice cream "What?! To the Makai?" Kurama nodded "I don't think you should."
"I lived one life there already, Yusuke." He stated.
"Yeah, but if people are tryin ta get you there, it's probably not a good idea to willingly go! Yusuke argued.
"Is that your view on school Yusuke?" Kurama asked calmly. "And what if they attack me again here in the human world. I may be Youko Kurama but I'm not as strong as I used to be. Plus I have a family to worry about now."
"What are you going to tell your mother?" Hiei asked. Kurama looked at him, unable to tell what he thought of the idea.
"I don't know. I'll tell her I'm gong on a camping trip or something. I don't know."
"Well, whatever you're going to do, do it. I don't plan to wait all day." Touya said coolly, eating a large helping of ice cream.
Kurama nodded and left. Hiei felt eyes on him and looked at the owner, Touya. "What?" He snapped.
"You know why he's going, don't you?" Asked the ice master.
"Why?" Kuwabara said stupidly.
"I say you leave the idiot here." Hiei said before leaving the room, ignoring the yelled threats of Kuwabara.
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"Mother?" Kurama knocked on the door.
"Come in Suuichi."
He did, but stood against the door. "I'm going to go on a camping trip with Yusuke. It's quite sudden I know, and I have know idea when I'll be back. I'll call when and if I can. Love you." And left.
His mother blinked, expecting him to come back. When he didn't she went after him. "Suuichi? Suuichi!" She ran downstairs but the kitchen and living room were empty."Suuichi?" Swinging the door open, she was met with an empty yard. "Suuichi!" She went up to his room, but he wasn't there. He was gone? Just like that?
Hiei was watching his friend closely. Why was he doing this? He was giving up his human life more or less for what? A trip to the Makai that could most likely end in his death? Kurama was looking straight ahead, trying to keep his face emotionless.
"Everyone ready?" Jin asked with his usual grin. Touya opened a portal. Yusuke and Kuwabara entered. "Next."
Kurama and Hiei glanced at each other. The demon smirked, which surprised the human, before he walked through.
"Are you sure about this?" Touya asked.
Kurama hesitated, but nodded. "Positive." And he walked through.
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Hiei walked through the woods beside Kurama. But the fire demon's mind was still in Koenma's office.
:~:~:FLASHBACK:~:~:
"So then how long have you been in the human world?
Hiei glared down at Koenma. He already disliked him. How much respect could you hold for a toddler anyway? The fact that he had just been forced to tell him his life story didn't help. But why had it been so much easier to tell Kurama years ago?
"Well?"
"Ten years." He growled.
"What?! Ten years!" Koenma fell back in his seat. "And you've been friends with Yoko Kurama the whole time?" All he received was a glare. "I'll take that as a yes. And I assume you're a good fighter?"
"Of course," Hiei growled venomously.
Koenma nodded. "Good. It might be good for Kurama to have a body guard so to speak that he already trusts. Yes, very well. You are acquitted of any charges."
"I wasn't aware I was being charged." He said testily.
"Don't smart mouth me! I get enough of that from Yusuke. Get going before I change my mind."
Hiei snorted and left.
:~:~: END FLASH BACK:~:~:
"Man, I'm starving!" Kuwabara complained.
"So catch something." Hiei said absently.
"Huh?" Kuwabara blinked.
The fire demon glared up at him. "There are no "fast food" places in the Makai, human. You catch and cook your own food."
"Shut up shrimp!"
Kurama sighed. this world was familiar to him yet not. It was similar to a constant de shah vu. The temperature was perfect, as long as you didn't stray to far from Touya. The ice master was helping in his own quiet undetectable way. As for Jin, he would walk or flout with the group, but he'd get bored and fly in-between the trees. He always came back though, ending up beside Touya. Hiei had the same look in his eyes that he had while playing those video games. Only instead of a glint, if was more of a glow.
"Idiot." Hiei muttered.
"What was that?! Come on! I'll fight you right now!"
"You're not worth my time."
"Why you-"
"Shut up already would ya? Geez." Yusuke said. Kuwabara crossed his arms but said nothing.
Kurama shook his head and smiled softly at his friend.
"What?" the short demon asked.
"Nothing, nothing at all." Kurama said, still smiling.
"Hn. Baka kitsune."
The group walked in silence for awhile.
"What I don't get is why were going after the guys that are after Kurama with Kurama with us?" Yusuke voiced.
"Well, if they're after me, and I'm with you, they should come right to us, won't they?" Kurama said. Hiei eyed him.
"Live bait." Said Touya quietly.
"Exactly," said Kurama.
"But its not like they'll come after him themselves. They'll probably send some junkie demon like at the park. Till then we're going on some flimsy info that Koenma gave us. Just great." Yusuke sighed. Do you have any idea why'd someone be after you in the first place?"
Kurama shook his head."I was a powerful thief Yusuke. It's hard to tell."
"Great," Said Yusuke. "This'll take forever."
Kurama smiled "Thank you for your concern."
"Anytime."
"We should set up camp soon." Touya announced.
Kurama suddenly felt Hiei leave his side. "Hiei?" He said, looking around.
The fire demon returned a moment later, squatting on a tree branch. There's a decent spot about ten yards ahead."
"Thanks Hiei," Kurama said. His friend seemed so... at home. More then he had ever been in the human world. Well of course, he's a demon. Why had he thought Hiei had been so anxious to come back? This was his home, not some human house with Kurama... The red head shook his head and watched the demon flitting from tree to tree. "Hiei?"
He was instantly beside Kurama. "Hn?"
"Happy Birthday."
Hiei blinked. This was the day they had set for his birthday, wasn't it? He glanced around at the trees of the Makai. "Interesting gift, fox."
Kurama laughed softly "I've never really been able to give you one before. At least some good came out of all this."
The fire demon gave a split second smirk and nodded.
"This the spot, Hiei?" Yusuke asked. They had come to a small clearing.
"Hn."
"Well," Kuwabara said, looking around. "I guess we should get a fire goin. A... anybody got a match?"
Kurama looked at Hiei who was smirking.
"Hiei," The fox scolded.
"If the oaf doesn't get it in an hour I'll step in." He said, jumping up to a tree branch.
Minutes ticked by and Hiei seemed to truly enjoy watching Kuwabara's frustration. The human was on his hands and knees, rubbing sticks together. He suddenly cried out in pain as he got a splinter. Hiei let out a loud snort.
"Yeah?! Well I don't see you down here helpin!" Kuwabara yelled.
"It's been an hour Hiei," Kurama stated.
Hiei hopped down and walked to the pile of twigs. putting his hand over it, flames burst to life.
"Ah!" Kuwabara jumped back, blowing on his fingers that had been to close. "How'd you do that?!"
"He's a fire demon." Touya said, amused.
"So how come you didn't do that earlier?!"
"You didn't ask." Hiei said simply, returning to his branch.
The others chuckled.
"Yeah, yeah, real funny!"
"What I miss?" Yusuke asked as he set down a bundle of wood.
"Nothin much Urameshi," Jin said. "Your friend makin a fool of himself is all."
"Ah, nothing new."
"Shut up!" Kuwabara shouted.
"I suppose you can't even get your own food." Hiei sneered.
"I'll take care of getting something." Touya stated before walking off. Jin soon disappeared also.
Yusuke and Kuwabara feed the fire. Kurama sat against the trunk of Hiei's tree. There was a mutual silence, broken only by the crackling fire. Hiei suddenly jumped down an sat beside his friend.
"Something wrong, Hiei?"
The demon was quiet for awhile. "Why?" he said quietly.
"Why what?"
"Why did you come?"
Kurama looked at him. Hiei was sitting with his elbows on his knees and staring into the fire. The reflection of the flames in his red orbs seemed to give them a fire all their own. "I have my reasons."
Hiei turned to look at him and was a little surprised to see Kurama looking at him. "Which are?"
Kurama continued to look at him. How would Hiei react if he told him he had come so he wouldn't lose him? What did this fact mean? Did he feel more then friendship toward Hiei, as Yusuke had accused that morning? Kurama sighed and looked away, not answering.
Hiei stared at him, somewhat confused. Kurama usually told him everything, especially when he asked. What was going on? Touya seemed to know, why didn't he? Well, whatever the reason, Kurama was here now. And Hiei wasn't going to let anything happen to his friend.
He went back to looking at the fire. When had he let himself think of Kurama as a friend anyway? Had it been at the first birthday party he had witnessed? Yes, it must have been then. The say Kurama gave him a birthday and promised to be his family..."Kurama?"
Kurama looked up, hearing a childish note in his friends voice that had not even been there when they were kids. "What is it Hiei?"
"Do...Are you still my family?" he asked in the same voice, eyes distant.
Kurama blinked and moved closer to him. "Yes Hiei. Why wouldn't I be?"
"We were just kids when you said that..."
The red head put a comforting hand on his friends back. "So? I'll always be your family." What had brought this on? Hiei was never this emotional. "What's wrong Hiei?"
Hiei blinked and looked at him. "Nothing. Nothing at all." he said, voice normal again.
Kurama smiled gently. If it was anything he needed to know, Hiei would tell him when he was ready. "Good."
They both looked up as Touya and Jin returned with food. After dinner, they all began to lay down for sleep. Hiei returned to his branch but showed no intension of sleeping. Kurama sprawled out at the base of the tree and was soon asleep.
Touya lay on his side, away from the others. Jin lay down beside him, putting an arm over Touya's stomach. The Ice master stiffened.
"It's only me Touya!" Jin whispered, lightly tickling the object of his affection.
Touya flinched and could not keep from smirking. "Stop it Jin," Yes, the master of Ice was ticklish. As of now, Jin was the only one that knew this information. And Touya swore he would freeze the wind master's fingers if he ever tried to show off this intelligence.
"You're no fun," Jin whispered in his ear, but smiled felling Touya relax. He pulled him closer and placed a kiss on his neck. " I thought you'd be keepin watch again."
Blue eyes opened and moved to the fire demon in the tree. "I don't think Hiei is going to sleep tonight."
Hiei's eyes scanned the camp. Yusuke and Kuwabara were asleep, Jin and Touya were laying down over there, and Kurama... He stared at the red haired human. There was a frown on his sleeping face again. Hiei dropped down beside him "What's wrong this time fox? More nightmares?" He carefully touched his shoulder.
Kurama's expression slowly changed and he rolled over, grabbing his friends hand.
The demon blinked, staring at his hand. "Fox..." He whispered. A strange feeling swept through him. What was happening? He pulled his hand away.
The frown appeared again on Kurama's face. "Don't go," He murmured in his sleep.
Hiei stared at him. Could he really be talking to him? "I won't fox."
Kurama unconsciously curled closer to his friend and slipped into a more peaceful sleep.
The small demon stared into the fire. What was going on?
"Ya seem lost."
He looked up, seeing it was Jin that had spoke. "What?"
"Ya look lost." Jin repeated. "It's really simple really. Just do what feels right." Touya had rolled over and was snuggled against Jin. The wind master hugged him tighter before closing his eyes.
Hiei continued to stare at Jin before looking back at Kurama. Do what felt right? What was right? Kurama used to know, but now even he seemed confused. So how was Hiei supposed to know? He sighed and went back to staring at the fire. This had defiantly been an interesting birthday.
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Yu Yu Fic
Nothing at all; Day two
Kurama woke up slowly the next morning. There was something in his arms so he opened his eyes. "Hiei!" He said in a hushed voice, sitting up.
"Ya got a good friend there," Said a cheery voice. Kurama looked up to see Jin, Touya's head rested on his shoulder.
Kurama looked back at Hiei, remembering last night. "Yes, yes I do."
A loud snore came from Yusuke and broke the quiet.
Jin laughed softly. "They'll be wakin up soon."
Kurama nodded, still looking at Hiei. He didn't want to lose him. At the moment he could think of nothing he wouldn't do for the fire demon. Too just be with him. If he went back to the Makai and left him...
"Is it morning already?" Yusuke yawned, sitting up.
Kurama slid away from Hiei. "Yes Yusuke. Nine A.M. actually."
The dark haired human shook his head. "It's still early." He stated. Looking at Jin and the sleeping Touya he asked, "So are you two like an item or somethin?"
Jin grinned sheepishly again and rubbed the back of his neck "I guess ya could say that Urameshi."
"Yusuke shrugged sleepily. "Hey, whatever floats your boat." ((I must give credit for this comment to Yopu so she doesn't get mad at me.)) He looked over at Kurama. "So what's the story with this Hiei guy?"
Kurama blinked "What?"
"Are you guys just friends or what?" Said the spirit detective.
"Of course, what would we be?" He asked, taking clothes from a drawer.
"I donno. The whole lil huggin thing last night..."
"We're just close friends." Kurama said somewhat defensive. "I've known Hiei since I was four."
Yusuke blinked "Wow, he's been here that long? And my guess is your mom don't know since he goes to my school."
Kurama sighed. "How would you explain it to your mother?"
"My mom's lucky she remembers she has a son let along my friends."
Touya's eyes slowly opened and he sat up. Jin frowned. "You're awake."
Touya blinked the sleep from his eyes. "Yes, if you are lucky that is the end result of when you go to sleep." He said. "Are you saying you want me dead?"
Jin shook his head "No, no! Not That! I just like watchin ya sleep is all."
The slightest bit of color appeared in the ice master's cheeks. It would go unnoticed unless you were looking for it, which of course Jin was. Spotting it, he grinned wildly.
Touya ignored him and stood. "To the Makai then?"
"Yeah, I guess so." Yusuke said with a sigh.
"You should wake Hiei," Touya said to Kurama.
"He's going with you then?"
Touya nodded. "Koenma will want to see him I'm sure."
Kurama looked at the floor. He was going to lose him...
"Hey Dumbbell! Wake up!" Yusuke said, prodding Kuwabara with his foot.
"Huh? Wha?" Said the boy, sitting up.
Kurama gently shook his friend. "Hiei, Wake up."
The demon groaned softly "Go away baka kitsune."
Kurama smiled "There's ice cream here for you"
Red eyes shot open and Hiei sat up. Kurama laughed as his friend glared at him. "Baka kitsune."
"Well, there is some ice cream in the freezer if you all want some." Kurama said, still smiling at his friend.
"Ice...cream?" Asked a confused Touya. Moments later they were gathered in the kitchen eating chocolate and vanilla ice cream.
Hiei watched his friend who seemed deep in thought "What's the matter fox?"
Kurama ate a last spoonful of ice cream before saying "I'm going with you."
Yusuke choked on his ice cream "What?! To the Makai?" Kurama nodded "I don't think you should."
"I lived one life there already, Yusuke." He stated.
"Yeah, but if people are tryin ta get you there, it's probably not a good idea to willingly go! Yusuke argued.
"Is that your view on school Yusuke?" Kurama asked calmly. "And what if they attack me again here in the human world. I may be Youko Kurama but I'm not as strong as I used to be. Plus I have a family to worry about now."
"What are you going to tell your mother?" Hiei asked. Kurama looked at him, unable to tell what he thought of the idea.
"I don't know. I'll tell her I'm gong on a camping trip or something. I don't know."
"Well, whatever you're going to do, do it. I don't plan to wait all day." Touya said coolly, eating a large helping of ice cream.
Kurama nodded and left. Hiei felt eyes on him and looked at the owner, Touya. "What?" He snapped.
"You know why he's going, don't you?" Asked the ice master.
"Why?" Kuwabara said stupidly.
"I say you leave the idiot here." Hiei said before leaving the room, ignoring the yelled threats of Kuwabara.
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"Mother?" Kurama knocked on the door.
"Come in Suuichi."
He did, but stood against the door. "I'm going to go on a camping trip with Yusuke. It's quite sudden I know, and I have know idea when I'll be back. I'll call when and if I can. Love you." And left.
His mother blinked, expecting him to come back. When he didn't she went after him. "Suuichi? Suuichi!" She ran downstairs but the kitchen and living room were empty."Suuichi?" Swinging the door open, she was met with an empty yard. "Suuichi!" She went up to his room, but he wasn't there. He was gone? Just like that?
Hiei was watching his friend closely. Why was he doing this? He was giving up his human life more or less for what? A trip to the Makai that could most likely end in his death? Kurama was looking straight ahead, trying to keep his face emotionless.
"Everyone ready?" Jin asked with his usual grin. Touya opened a portal. Yusuke and Kuwabara entered. "Next."
Kurama and Hiei glanced at each other. The demon smirked, which surprised the human, before he walked through.
"Are you sure about this?" Touya asked.
Kurama hesitated, but nodded. "Positive." And he walked through.
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Hiei walked through the woods beside Kurama. But the fire demon's mind was still in Koenma's office.
:~:~:FLASHBACK:~:~:
"So then how long have you been in the human world?
Hiei glared down at Koenma. He already disliked him. How much respect could you hold for a toddler anyway? The fact that he had just been forced to tell him his life story didn't help. But why had it been so much easier to tell Kurama years ago?
"Well?"
"Ten years." He growled.
"What?! Ten years!" Koenma fell back in his seat. "And you've been friends with Yoko Kurama the whole time?" All he received was a glare. "I'll take that as a yes. And I assume you're a good fighter?"
"Of course," Hiei growled venomously.
Koenma nodded. "Good. It might be good for Kurama to have a body guard so to speak that he already trusts. Yes, very well. You are acquitted of any charges."
"I wasn't aware I was being charged." He said testily.
"Don't smart mouth me! I get enough of that from Yusuke. Get going before I change my mind."
Hiei snorted and left.
:~:~: END FLASH BACK:~:~:
"Man, I'm starving!" Kuwabara complained.
"So catch something." Hiei said absently.
"Huh?" Kuwabara blinked.
The fire demon glared up at him. "There are no "fast food" places in the Makai, human. You catch and cook your own food."
"Shut up shrimp!"
Kurama sighed. this world was familiar to him yet not. It was similar to a constant de shah vu. The temperature was perfect, as long as you didn't stray to far from Touya. The ice master was helping in his own quiet undetectable way. As for Jin, he would walk or flout with the group, but he'd get bored and fly in-between the trees. He always came back though, ending up beside Touya. Hiei had the same look in his eyes that he had while playing those video games. Only instead of a glint, if was more of a glow.
"Idiot." Hiei muttered.
"What was that?! Come on! I'll fight you right now!"
"You're not worth my time."
"Why you-"
"Shut up already would ya? Geez." Yusuke said. Kuwabara crossed his arms but said nothing.
Kurama shook his head and smiled softly at his friend.
"What?" the short demon asked.
"Nothing, nothing at all." Kurama said, still smiling.
"Hn. Baka kitsune."
The group walked in silence for awhile.
"What I don't get is why were going after the guys that are after Kurama with Kurama with us?" Yusuke voiced.
"Well, if they're after me, and I'm with you, they should come right to us, won't they?" Kurama said. Hiei eyed him.
"Live bait." Said Touya quietly.
"Exactly," said Kurama.
"But its not like they'll come after him themselves. They'll probably send some junkie demon like at the park. Till then we're going on some flimsy info that Koenma gave us. Just great." Yusuke sighed. Do you have any idea why'd someone be after you in the first place?"
Kurama shook his head."I was a powerful thief Yusuke. It's hard to tell."
"Great," Said Yusuke. "This'll take forever."
Kurama smiled "Thank you for your concern."
"Anytime."
"We should set up camp soon." Touya announced.
Kurama suddenly felt Hiei leave his side. "Hiei?" He said, looking around.
The fire demon returned a moment later, squatting on a tree branch. There's a decent spot about ten yards ahead."
"Thanks Hiei," Kurama said. His friend seemed so... at home. More then he had ever been in the human world. Well of course, he's a demon. Why had he thought Hiei had been so anxious to come back? This was his home, not some human house with Kurama... The red head shook his head and watched the demon flitting from tree to tree. "Hiei?"
He was instantly beside Kurama. "Hn?"
"Happy Birthday."
Hiei blinked. This was the day they had set for his birthday, wasn't it? He glanced around at the trees of the Makai. "Interesting gift, fox."
Kurama laughed softly "I've never really been able to give you one before. At least some good came out of all this."
The fire demon gave a split second smirk and nodded.
"This the spot, Hiei?" Yusuke asked. They had come to a small clearing.
"Hn."
"Well," Kuwabara said, looking around. "I guess we should get a fire goin. A... anybody got a match?"
Kurama looked at Hiei who was smirking.
"Hiei," The fox scolded.
"If the oaf doesn't get it in an hour I'll step in." He said, jumping up to a tree branch.
Minutes ticked by and Hiei seemed to truly enjoy watching Kuwabara's frustration. The human was on his hands and knees, rubbing sticks together. He suddenly cried out in pain as he got a splinter. Hiei let out a loud snort.
"Yeah?! Well I don't see you down here helpin!" Kuwabara yelled.
"It's been an hour Hiei," Kurama stated.
Hiei hopped down and walked to the pile of twigs. putting his hand over it, flames burst to life.
"Ah!" Kuwabara jumped back, blowing on his fingers that had been to close. "How'd you do that?!"
"He's a fire demon." Touya said, amused.
"So how come you didn't do that earlier?!"
"You didn't ask." Hiei said simply, returning to his branch.
The others chuckled.
"Yeah, yeah, real funny!"
"What I miss?" Yusuke asked as he set down a bundle of wood.
"Nothin much Urameshi," Jin said. "Your friend makin a fool of himself is all."
"Ah, nothing new."
"Shut up!" Kuwabara shouted.
"I suppose you can't even get your own food." Hiei sneered.
"I'll take care of getting something." Touya stated before walking off. Jin soon disappeared also.
Yusuke and Kuwabara feed the fire. Kurama sat against the trunk of Hiei's tree. There was a mutual silence, broken only by the crackling fire. Hiei suddenly jumped down an sat beside his friend.
"Something wrong, Hiei?"
The demon was quiet for awhile. "Why?" he said quietly.
"Why what?"
"Why did you come?"
Kurama looked at him. Hiei was sitting with his elbows on his knees and staring into the fire. The reflection of the flames in his red orbs seemed to give them a fire all their own. "I have my reasons."
Hiei turned to look at him and was a little surprised to see Kurama looking at him. "Which are?"
Kurama continued to look at him. How would Hiei react if he told him he had come so he wouldn't lose him? What did this fact mean? Did he feel more then friendship toward Hiei, as Yusuke had accused that morning? Kurama sighed and looked away, not answering.
Hiei stared at him, somewhat confused. Kurama usually told him everything, especially when he asked. What was going on? Touya seemed to know, why didn't he? Well, whatever the reason, Kurama was here now. And Hiei wasn't going to let anything happen to his friend.
He went back to looking at the fire. When had he let himself think of Kurama as a friend anyway? Had it been at the first birthday party he had witnessed? Yes, it must have been then. The say Kurama gave him a birthday and promised to be his family..."Kurama?"
Kurama looked up, hearing a childish note in his friends voice that had not even been there when they were kids. "What is it Hiei?"
"Do...Are you still my family?" he asked in the same voice, eyes distant.
Kurama blinked and moved closer to him. "Yes Hiei. Why wouldn't I be?"
"We were just kids when you said that..."
The red head put a comforting hand on his friends back. "So? I'll always be your family." What had brought this on? Hiei was never this emotional. "What's wrong Hiei?"
Hiei blinked and looked at him. "Nothing. Nothing at all." he said, voice normal again.
Kurama smiled gently. If it was anything he needed to know, Hiei would tell him when he was ready. "Good."
They both looked up as Touya and Jin returned with food. After dinner, they all began to lay down for sleep. Hiei returned to his branch but showed no intension of sleeping. Kurama sprawled out at the base of the tree and was soon asleep.
Touya lay on his side, away from the others. Jin lay down beside him, putting an arm over Touya's stomach. The Ice master stiffened.
"It's only me Touya!" Jin whispered, lightly tickling the object of his affection.
Touya flinched and could not keep from smirking. "Stop it Jin," Yes, the master of Ice was ticklish. As of now, Jin was the only one that knew this information. And Touya swore he would freeze the wind master's fingers if he ever tried to show off this intelligence.
"You're no fun," Jin whispered in his ear, but smiled felling Touya relax. He pulled him closer and placed a kiss on his neck. " I thought you'd be keepin watch again."
Blue eyes opened and moved to the fire demon in the tree. "I don't think Hiei is going to sleep tonight."
Hiei's eyes scanned the camp. Yusuke and Kuwabara were asleep, Jin and Touya were laying down over there, and Kurama... He stared at the red haired human. There was a frown on his sleeping face again. Hiei dropped down beside him "What's wrong this time fox? More nightmares?" He carefully touched his shoulder.
Kurama's expression slowly changed and he rolled over, grabbing his friends hand.
The demon blinked, staring at his hand. "Fox..." He whispered. A strange feeling swept through him. What was happening? He pulled his hand away.
The frown appeared again on Kurama's face. "Don't go," He murmured in his sleep.
Hiei stared at him. Could he really be talking to him? "I won't fox."
Kurama unconsciously curled closer to his friend and slipped into a more peaceful sleep.
The small demon stared into the fire. What was going on?
"Ya seem lost."
He looked up, seeing it was Jin that had spoke. "What?"
"Ya look lost." Jin repeated. "It's really simple really. Just do what feels right." Touya had rolled over and was snuggled against Jin. The wind master hugged him tighter before closing his eyes.
Hiei continued to stare at Jin before looking back at Kurama. Do what felt right? What was right? Kurama used to know, but now even he seemed confused. So how was Hiei supposed to know? He sighed and went back to staring at the fire. This had defiantly been an interesting birthday.
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