Note*: I do not own Yu Yu Hakusho or any of it's characters. But I do own the character Gem.

"Poor thing." The auburn haired female cooed.

One week had passed since she had begun sheltering the injured mammal and still he hadn't woken up. She had begun to ponder if he was alive or dead, but the slow rising and falling of his chest reassured her that he'd be alright.

"Please wake up soon."

She rose to her feet and walked over to a chair by the fireplace, picked up a book and began to read.

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Where- where am I? The injured kitsune pondered.

It's so warm, like fire. And this place that I'm resting on, it's not the cold icy ground I passed out upon.

He finally raised his head and opened his eyes.

He was right, it was a fire and he wasn't outside, but inside a warm place of comfort.

"Hello."

The sudden sound of a girl's voice startled the fox enough for him to immediately jump to his feet. Soon enough, pain surged through his leg and chest. He had fallen again.

"Don't do that ... you were injured badly. I'm just glad to see you awake for once." The girl's sparkling blue eyes also added cheerfulness to her statement.

She rose from her chair and walked over to the creature. She began to lower her hand onto his head but soon pulled back. He had snapped at her and the glow in his deep red eyes, showed that he would do it again if he had to.

"Just trying to be a friend... no problem though. You're gonna have to learn to soften up around me 'cause you're gonna be here for a while."

Says who? Tonight I'll leave and I'll never have to be kind to this girl. Yoko thought. But how can I run with this stupid injury? I guess I can stay for a little while but the second I'm better, I'm gone.

"Hungry?" The girl's voice once again broke his thoughts. He turned away from her showing that he didn't care at all for food or her sympathy.

Maybe I could change back to my normal state. It's a front paw injury and I'm sure my chest will heal quickly. And once I'm myself again, I'll kill this girl so she can tell no one of my presence here.

Now with himself convinced of what he was going to do, he began an attempt at a transformation. A shock from his own spirit energy surged into his nose and stopped him.

What?! Why didn't I change? Oh yeah. Now I remember, can't change if I'm injured. Stupid rule, I guess I'll have to wait.

"Even if you're not hungry, here's some meat... just in case."

And wait it out with... her.

In Yoko's mind it was to be six VERY long weeks or longer. This thought ruined his appetite and he ignored the juicy venison laid out in front of him. To settle his thoughts, he shut his eyes and began to slumber.

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Yay! An actual chapter that was kind of long. So I'm getting a little better at stretching out the plot. Anyway keep reading. I'll try to have up the next chapter A.S.A.P

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