Nobara: Once again I'm back!

Hiei: I just realized that you called me a hobbit

Nobara: And I thought Kuwabara was slow...

Hiei::growls:: I'm not a hobbit

Nobara: You are whatever I say you are! I have the power!

Hiei: Right....

Nobara::types something on computer::

Hiei::shrinking:: What did you do?!

Nobara: hehehee

Hiei::squeaky voice:: You chibied me!!!!

Nobara: Heheheheh

Hiei: You will pay!!

Nobara::picks up Hiei:: Aw! You're so cute!! ::huggles him::

Hiei::gasps for air:: LEt...mE...gO!

Nobara: Fat chance, anyways, to Sycoth, I say the same thing about aol several times a day and as for the other thought, you read my mind, it happens right after Taihen blows up the temple and the stone is destroyed.

Kurama::sees Hiei:: Aw he's cute!

Nobara: We should adopt him Kurama!

Hiei: No! I want to be an orphan!

Nobara: I'll give you sweet snow

Hiei: Mom! ::hugs Nobara::

Nobara: Knew you'd see it my way....I own diddly

Taihen lunged at the two only to be met by a rei bullet in his gut. "Jesus christ, how many times do we have to kill him?!" asked the spirit detective from the door. Behind him stood Kuwabara, Hiei, Koenma, and Botan. "Kurama, take Rose back to the temple and guard the stone with your lives," said Koenma. Kurama nodded and picked Rose up bridal style. Ducking out the hole in the wall the two foxes made their way to Genkai's while the others dealt with Taihen. "Why does everyone want that stone?" asked Kurama. "The Kirei stone was created from a tear from Kuro's ancestor. Her family was suppose to protect it because of all the power it holds. But unlike what most believe it to be just to grant power, it gives the heart's deepest desire. It just takes the blood of one of the Yuri's to trigger it," Rose replied.
Kurama nodded as they made it to Genkai's temple. The old woman was no where to be found as they entered the living room. Kurama gently set Rose down and she went upstairs to find the stone. The small black stone was hidden in the wall above Rose's headboard behind a loose board. Reaching into the hiding place she pulled out the tiny gem and went back downstairs to Kurama. "Yume," he said looking at the kanji on the stone. "Yep, so many have wished on it so far, it has one wish left, two tops," replied Rose. She handed him the stone, "I want you to have it, I have no need for it," she said , "and neither does Kuro."
Kurama nodded, "But what could I wish for? Now that you're back I have everything," he said and hugged her. "But remember Kurama, as ningens we're only fifteen. Can you stand the wait of time until we're on our own?" she asked as she looked at him. He laughed softly, "Of course I can wait, it's not a problem." Rose smiled and layed her head on his shoulder, "Good." She twirled a strand of his redhair around her pointer finger languidly. "Touching," came a voice from the doorway, turning they found none other than Taihen. "I never knew that Youko Kurama and Kuroyuri could love," he said and stepped towards them Kurama tried to move Rose away but she stood still and stared at Taihen. "You're friends were pests, not dead but they won't be fighting for awhile," he said coming close and cupping Rose's face in his hand. Kurama let out a soft growl and moved forward only to be stopped by Rose.
"Kurama this is my fight, don't get yourself hurt over me. And you, Taihen, you should know by now that you will never have the Kirei's power. I killed you once over it after I left Youko and then I killed you again nearly a year ago over it, you try and take it again and I'll kill you now, but this time I'll make sure you're dead," said Rose in a menacing voice that didn't seem to belong to her. A soft black haze covered the floor as the form of Rose changed into that of Kuroyuri's. "Good, now I won't have to fight a worthless ningen," he said as he tightened his gripon her neck. The kitsune only smirk as she lashed at the arm with her right hand, severing it. "You should have expected that," she said as she watched the demon pull back his stub (a/n: That reminds me of me telling my brother if he reached over to take my moon pie he'd pull back a stub...) in pain.
Taihen smirked as the limb regrew before their eyes, "Not a bad shot Kuro." The kitsune watched in shock but quickly regain her composure. The demon lunged at Kuro with a spirit sword that resembled Kuwabara's except it was black. The sleeve her shirt dangled by a few threads and a large cut appeared on her arm. Ripping the sleeve all the way off she threw it on the ground and laughed, "Is that all you've got?" (a/n: They should spend more time fighting and less time talking...) The bad continued on, each getting in a few shots, Kurama tried to help the now badly bleeding Kuro but she made him stay back. Finally the two locked onto the other by the throat.
"It's over Taihen," said Kuro with a soft pant. Taihen growled and tried to get free from her grasp, "Never." Kuro shook her head and thrust her free right arms forward. The demon stopped and with a twisted look of pain looked down at the arm that went straight through him. His hand rested on the arm that held his throat as he began to grow limp. Kuro laughed softly and pulled her hand back, holding the still heart of the demon. "You lose," she said, this time Taihen laughed, "Not quite," he replied. The hand that lay on her arm grasp her wrist tightly and the claw on his hand dug into her flesh. "I'll see you in hell," he said as the kitsune released him and let his body hit the floor.
She held the spot where Taihen had dug into her wrist and grimaced as she changed back into Rose. Kurama came forward and caught her as she fell backwards. "What's wrong?," he asked with a worried look. "Poison, I won't l-," she curled into a ball and writhed in pain. Kurama watched helplessly as she lay there dying, "Kurama, always remember that I loved you," she said softly as the tears welled in both their eyes, hers from pain, his from heartbreak. "Is there anyway that I can save you?" he whispered as he brushed a strand of her hair from her face. "It would take a miracle," she said softly. "What if Youko marked you, could that save you?" he asked with hope.
Rose shook her head and reached up to touch his cheek. "It's okay Kurama, I'm not afraid," she said softly. Kurama felt a tear slide down his cheek, "But I am," he replied and hugged her close. Fate was indeed too cruel, to bring him back his lost love only to lose her again. The Kirei stood sat by her hand, like an island in the pool of her blood. Gently he picked it up and looked at it. The crimson drops ran down his fingers and stained his sleeve. "I wish I could have saved you Rose,"he muttered absently as he gently closed her eyes. The silver of the kanji began to sparkle as he held onto it. The sparkle soon became a bright silver flash that blinded the kitsune for a moment.
He looked up and saw the last few moments of the battle. It was like an out of body experience for him as he watched Kuro and Taihen exchange last words. Her hand rocketed through his body and Kurama made his move. The redhead shot forward and grabbed for Taihen's wrist, not expecting to actually be able to hold onto it he prayed he could stop it. Kurama grabbed the demon's arm and pushed it away in time to save Kuro the blow that had previously killed her but not in time to dodge the claw that scratched his hand and gave the poison to him. The kitsune hit the floor roughly and saw Taihen do the same. Kuro changed back to Rose and rushed to him, cradling his head in her lap. The kitsune began to black out to the sound of Rose's worried voice calling his name.

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Kurama opened his eyes to a darkened room. He figured it was maybe midnight or close to it. As his eyes adjusted to the dark he looked around. It was his room at Genkai's and unlike the last time he'd saw it it was clean. A soft sound from the corner caught his attention, turning to look his heart leapt. Rose was snuggled up under a blanket in a large recliner that had been pulled into the room. The blanket was pulled up to her nose to where only her eyes could be seen. A few loose strands of hair wisped around her face, she looked more beautiful to him in that moment than she had the entire he'd known her.
"She hasn't moved from that spot since you were poisoned," cam a rarely heard voice from the window seal. Kurama looked from Rose to Hiei, "How long ago was that?" the kitsune asked. "Close to four weeks ago," replied the koorime. Kurama looked back to Rose, "She hasn't moved?" , "Well, hasn't left this room, Botan had to bring food up to her. Worried sick over you I guess." Kurama smiled and brushed away the hairs from her face. This action caused the ever so light a sleeper Rose to wake up.

(Rose's POV)
In the last few weeks I had developed the habit of being a light sleeper, in case Kurama woke up. That idiot had to be a hero and nearly got himself killed. A slight stir of air woke me from the dreamless sleep I had fallen into after many hours of not doing so. I opened my eyes to see who it was and I saw those beautiful emerald eyes looking down at me. I heard myself gasp before I shot up from the recliner Yusuke had brought upstairs and flung my arms around his neck. The tears of joy that had instantly welled up spilled down my cheeks and onto his shoulder. I had dreaded so much I would never see him smile like that again.

(End Rose's POV)

Kurama hugged her to him gently but tightly, smiling at being able just to hold her. Sitting back she looked at him through teary eyes. "I'm so glad that you're alive," she said in one breath. Kurama was about to say something but was cut off by her hand making painful contact with his cheek. "And that's for jumping in the middle of it and nearly killing yourself you idiot!" she said before leaning forward to kiss him. Hiei rolled his eyes and jumped out the open window. Kurama broke the kiss for a moment and looked down at her face. "I was so afraid I had lost you," he said softly. Rose looked confused for a moment but then Kurama pulled out a silver chain from his pocket. A silver kanji for dream was all that was on the chain, the Kirei stone had been destoryed.
Rose smiled and tackled Kurama onto the bed into another kiss. Kurama laughed as much as he could without breaking the bond of their lips. Parting for a moment they just looked at each, both too happy to know what to say. A sharp piercing beep rang through the temple, causing the two to jump up and rush to the door. Cracking it open smoke began to roll in from downstairs, the temple was burning down. "C'mon," said Kurama pulling Rose towards the window. Rose followed for a moment and then heard someone still down stairs. Breaking free from her love she raced back to the door and down the stairs, Kurama turned to go after her but the door had jammed.
Jumping out the window he circled around to the front. Rose covered her nose and mouth and raced through the house looking for the remaining person. In the living room was Yukina who was holding her ankle. "Are you okay?" asked Rose crouching down beside her. Yukina nodded, "Just a little sprain, could you help me to the door?" asked the crimson eyed girl. Rose stood and helped Yukina stand too, together they lowly came to the front door which flung open to reveal Kurama. "Rose what were you doing?" he shouted, "Yukina hurt herself and couldn't move," replied Rose. A loud crack interrupted them and Rose looked up at the beam that hung through the ceiling.
"Go," shouted Rose shoving Yukina to the saftey of Kurama a split second before the beam crashed down sending flames everywhere. Kurama could no longer see Rose through the flames that leapt around like dancers. Quickly he picked up Yukina and took her outside. The smoke swirled all around Rose, blurring her vision and hardening her breathing. In an attempt to make some sort of escape Rose turned into Kuro but went down on one knee coughing. The transformation had taken more energy than planned. Kurama knew he couldn't get to Rose in his human form so as he ran back into the flames Kurama's form was replaced with Youko's.
Inside it was hard to see anything around him but he wouldn't let Kurama down by letting Rose die. Going in deeper he listened carefully and heard coughing, "Hang on Rose," he said loud enough for her to hear. Kuro looked to where the voice had came, was that Youko? Another fit of coughs disrupted her thoughts. Youko heard the coughs close by and sprang into the flames deeper. There he found Kuro who was looking rather helpless. "Well are you going to help me or not?" she asked looking up. Youko said nothing and picked her up bridal style. Springing up he burst through the roof and into the forest, "You alive?" he asked. Kuro coughed, "Barely," she replied. Youko landed on a tree branch and set Kuro down, letting her stand on her own. Her coughing had stopped and she just glared at Youko who glared back. Before either could do anything the branch cracked and both fell to the ground. Standing back up Kuro willingly went back to Rose
Youko watched the change and transformed back to Kurama who immediately hugged Rose. "Princess of the Idiots," he said with a laugh. "Well then who's the queen?" asked Rose. Kurama thought for a moment, "Kuwabara?" Rose laughed and the same said oaf poked his head up from a bush, "You rang?" he asked. Botan, Hiei, and Yukina showed up not long after, "Where's Genkai and Yusuke?" asked the diety. "YOU DIMWIT! YOU BURNT MY TEMPLE DOWN!!" rang through the trees as the answer. Yusuke came stumbling into the clearing quickly followed by Genkai who was carrying a large branch.

Koenma had paid for all the rooms, Hiei and Kurama shared a room, Genkai had her own and Rose shred one with Yukina. Yusuke had ran home out of fear of being massacared by Genkai for trying to microwave leftovers in a aluminum bowl (a/n: Do they have those?). Yukina, Genkai, and Kuwabara, who was joined by Botan, had gone to a diner close by the hotel for a midnight dinner. Yusuke had also apparently been stupid enough to come back within the hour to go out with them wanting to face Genkai rather than listen to his mother and her friend's poker games.
Hiei sat on his bed with a carton of sweet snow and the remote control. Kurama had shown him how to work it before he had gone to take a shower. "Spongebob Squarepants? It looks like that dirty thing Kurama's mom washes the bath room with." ::click:: "Dogs can't talk, what's wrong with these ningens?" ::click:: "Ah! Care Bears!! EVIL!" ::click click click:: "They're too perky, like that ferry onna. I wonder if Botan's last name is Brady...." ::click:: "This looks acceptable." Hiei left the station on MTV's 'The Osbournes' Christmas Special. Hiei didn't seem to notice that it wasn't Christmas, if he even knew what that was, but took an immediate liking to the dog with the cigar for some reason unknown to him.
The shower stopped and Kurama came from the bathroom. He wore a pair of white pants (a/n: Think Youko's in the D.T) and was drying his hair with a towel. Glancing at the t.v he saw what his friend was watching and rolled his eyes. "That show will rot your brain," said Kurama. Hiei hned and continued on, apparently ignoring his friend. A knock came from the door and seeing that Hiei wasn't in a hurry to see who it was Kurama opened the door. Before him stood, not Rose, but Kuro in a baggy t shirt supplied by Yusuke. "I want to talk to Youko," she said without any emotion.

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Nobara: That's all for today, this chapter was kind of short but the next one will probably be the last and shortest of the all, gomen.

Hiei::squeaky voice:: Un-chibi me,no!

Nobara:Fat chance, I like you like this

Hiei: I disown you!

Nobara: You disowned thirty minues ago when I ran out of sweet snow

Hiei: Oh

Kurama::kisses Nobara's cheek:: Thank you, I love you again

Nobara: I know you do, until next time! Bye!