Yukina had been hurt,and an Orb had been stolen Botan's body. Nicole was still in bed. Kurama had now been with her for a day now. He looked at her body. It looked tired and weak. But he had no intentions of leaving her.

"Kurama?"asked Yusuke.

"It's ok Yusuke. You can come in."

"Is she ok?"

"No Yusuke...she's not."

"I'm sorry Kurama. But we really need you...to fight with us."

"I'll come when I'm ready Yusuke."

"Alright,"and he left the room.

Nicole started to wake up again. "Kurama..."

"Shhh...go to sleep. You aren't strong yet."

"Go with them Kurama..."

"What?"

"They need you more than I do."

"No. I have to stay with you."

"I'll get better Kurama. But they really do need you."

"Are you sure you're going to be ok?"

She nodded. "I'll be fine."

"Is that what you really want?"

"They need you Kurama."

"Ok,"he bent down and kissed her. "I love you."

"I love you too."

"Please don't leave me."

"I won't Kurama... I can't."

He bent over and their lips met. He was shaking. He didn't want to leave her. But she knew what he had to do.

"You're shaking,"she said.

"I can't get over the thought that I have to leave you."

"I'll be fine Kurama. Now go ok? They can't wait on you any longer."

"Alright. I love you."

"I love you too."

He got up and before he left he looked at her. He didn't want to leave her. She looked so helpless. But he knew that he could trust Genkai. He knew that she would take care of Nicole. Please don't leave me,he thought. I love you too much.