"Tension by the Flames and Roses"

Chapter Five: Confusion of the Test

A/N: I don't own YYH & its characters AT ALL! I do own Mikano and this story.

Kurama and Hiei were now at a race for the heart of the beautiful Mikano. They had severed all connections with each other until they reached ningenkai, both choosing a different path to take.

Hiei was dashing down a portal at blinding, almost unsensable speed. At the same time, Kurama had transformed into his kitsune form and was running at his thief like speed as well.

The two reached Mikano's house the following morning, exhausted from the intensity, as they plopped down at her patio waiting for her to awaken.

(Pant pant) 'Hmmmm...should we tell Mikano about the information we have found out?' Kurama asked, now transformed back to his regular self.

(Snort) 'Feh. Of course. Then once and for all she may decide which of us she prefers.'

The red haired youkai looked over at the demon, chuckling to himself. 'She seems to give her heart quite easily, I do wonder if she knows of our pasts.'

'Quite easily? That is just a masking for the deep emotions she is trying to hide away. Our pasts she has no need to know about.'

Just that moment, Mikano pushed open the door slightly and let her crimson hair fall onto Hiei's head.

That day, she was wearing a halter top of a solid chartreuse lime color and simple denim jeans. She had on wooden sandals as her katana was strapped to her side. Her hair was flowing freely, which revealed the true length of it and that she had two bangs at either side of her face.

Kurama turned about and was in awe of her natural beauty and gorgeous hair like his. Hiei touched the strands of hair that were resting on his and rubbed it with his fingers.

'Ohayo guys!' the cheery girl greeted.

She stepped out the oak door and somersaulted in front of the duo, now brandishing her sword to the middle of them. 'Let's find out which one of ya is the nicer guy!'

With a playful wink, she started to twirl with her katana and danced with it like moving poetry.

'How did that little performance go, eh?'

'Very exquisite indeed. You look quite char-' Kurama got cut off by Hiei who was boldly holding Mikano's katana.

'Truly. However we must get to work, and there is a matter I'd like to ask you about.'

Having been interrupted, Kurama "accidentally" tied his rose whip onto Hiei's legs and making him fall.

'Yes well, Master Koenma told us you are seeking a-'

Hiei had grown angrier and jumped in front of the kitsune, leaving the rose whip partially mangled. 'A mate. Possibly to serve as your defender and companion, will you decide which of us demons you prefer?'

Kurama had been tending to his rose whip and now changed it into a beautiful pink rose, flaunting it to Mikano.

'A mate?!? (laughs) Possibly....(winks), but first before I decide, I must test you two!'

Mikano took the hands of both demons and chanted what Hiei recognized as a fire rei spell.

'Oh fire..oh ice and wind...summon us...us together...to face the one who wishes to seperate this bond...to entwine us to the depths of hell...bring us...bring us to face..the one!'

A golden light with red flames spiraled around the three and soon shot them to the world of Makai.

They fell in a heap, Kurama on the bottom with the weight of Mikano and then Hiei against him.

'Dear me! Gomen nasai....' Mikano blushed.

Shuichi held onto her face and looked at her eyes deeply, 'I am the one for you....and it is okay, I do not mind at all.'

Miss Okuni and Kurama drew in closer for a kiss, but Jaganshi wouldn't have any of that, and called for them to get up at once.

'Mikano, why are we at this arena?' Hiei questioned, studying the walls and floor.

Shuichi got up, embarassed and looked around too, 'Yes..this appears to be a stone formation of an ancient battle arena.'

Mikano jumped up and whipped out her sword once more and tapped the ground 3 times.

Hiei and Kurama stood there and looked at the ground, it rumbled as a figure presented itself across the field from Mikano.

'Kyonagu! I'm ready to get revenge on you!' Mikano pointed here sword at the silvery haired demon boy, appearing to be about 16. His eyes red like Hiei's, and he was wearing a navy blue school outfit with a golden tie.

What was the most prominent of his features was his glowing crimson orbs, emitting ice shards which were floating in the air.

Hiei turned and saw Kyonagu, whom resembled an ice apparition. 'Is this the test?'

Kurama looked to Minako and then to the little demon, 'I do not understand this....'

Mikano's sword started to pour out pure liquid fire, now surrounding her. She took a single turn at the confused demons and smiled a grin of determination, 'You will soon know...'

A/N: Yes I KNOW that the test hasn't been cleared up yet, but I need inspiration!!! So please R&R!