Kurushimi: Ok, so I got a few reviews, but as long as SOMEONE is reading, I'll go on. I've had some time to contemplate ideas for the story, and I got some pretty good ones, in my opinion at least. Now that I'm half crippled for a while, (Attacked by a rabid, very thorny tumbleweed, and about a three mile walk with thorns in my leg and foot)  I can write some more. Again, I own nothing, except some of the ideas. On with the story then.

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Chapter Four: A Part of Me

            "What did he say, Urameshi?" Kuwabara questioned the very puzzled Yusuke. The carrot top looked down at Yusuke in a hopeful manner, almost jumping up and down, "How's Yukina? And can I talk to her?" the supposed fighter seemed like a child in a candy store.

            Sighing heavily, Yusuke flopped on his sloppily made bed, a small cloud of dust rocketing into the air, "He didn't say anything. Half the time he was dead silent. The only thing he did say was," the Spirit Detective stared at the ceiling, then closed his eyes, "Was that if you want to talk to Yukina, you have to go talk to her yourself."

            Kuwabara suddenly seemed as if he had been slapped in the face, "Does she even want to talk to me?" he asked pathetically, then slumped down into the chair Kurama had used earlier. Rubbing his hands together, the boy stared down at the floor, nearly motionless.

            Yusuke looked away, then stood up, "Look, I'm really sorry, but, you did kinda mess up last week, don'tcha think?" the black haired fighter questioned uncomfortably, "I mean, you really shouldn't ha-"

            "I know Urameshi!" Kuwabara bellowed, "But, I didn't mean to. I mean, it's just, she's always talking about Hiei, it's like unless something's wrong with me, I don't matter!" he rose to his feet, "I'm going to go find her," storming out of the room, Kuwabara left Yusuke dumbfounded.

            Looking down and walking hastily, Yukina kept her gaze fixed on the cement beneath her feet, "Maybe they're right," she sighed, "Maybe Kazuma and I aren't really meant to be together… But what about Kurama?" the apparition suddenly halted and looked up, "He sure has been gone a long time, I hope he's ok," searching frantically about, Yukina spotted the bench she had so often seen Kurama sitting on. Beside it stood the massive tree Hiei would normally rest in, talking to Kurama for hours at a time, "Those two sure were best of friends. They're so different though. Like, me and Kazuma…"

            "Hiei and I aren't as estranged  from one another as you seem to think," Kurama replied out of turn from behind the started Ice Maiden, "I didn't mean to startle you, Yukina," the red head soothed, placing his hands on the girl's shoulders, "We're actually very alike, though each of us denies it. Hiei has a very kind, and gentle side, reserved only for one person in his life, though they'll never know. And I," he paused, closing his eyes, as if looking inside himself, "I have a darkside I never wish anyone but myself to have to withstand. People are drawn together, Yukina, when they can see the hidden secrets of another's soul. And you, I can see your pain. I know every time something knocks the balance of this group, this family, you seem to take it the hardest. And I know, you take the responsibility of your brother's absence. But trust me, he wants to be with you. He just…Can't find it within himself. There are others who want to be with you as well," Kurama looked away, the sun accenting the emotion in his eyes.

            Taking Kurama's hand, the ice demon looked Kurama in the eyes, "And I know you long for the company of someone who can share your pain, someone who can heal it. I know you wish to fit in more than you do, because I feel the same. I know your past is what draws you further and further away from this group, and while you see it as a burden, it is a strength none of them have. It's a second chance, and a second judgment for your actions," Yukina rested her head on Kurama's chest, "I can see the hidden secrets in your soul, and I want to help you come to face them, and accept them, they're a part of you. I want to be a part of you as well."

            Smiling to himself, Kurama wrapped his arms around Yukina's shoulders, "And I a part of you. No matter what anyone tells you, you have a heart and soul deserving of the brother you imagine as your own. He'll come forward someday, he loves you, never doubt it. I know how he feels now."

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Kurushimi: I just got to wondering why this pairing isn't used as much! I think they'd be cute together. (Cute is a very uncommon word in my vocabulary) And yes, I think Kuwabara and Yukina are good for each other, though I'm an avid Kuwabara disliker. (Not HATE, just dislike.) Anyway, review please!