Okay, I've finally caught up on my homework, I hope. So I should be able to write more. Should, but probably won't. Um…I'm just going to start this chapter.

DISCLAIMER: I don't own Yu Yu Hakusho. *cries* I don't own Hiei. *cries harder.*

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Hiei and Kutsu arose at dawn. They were in Makai by nine. Kutsu looked around.

'Where the hell are we supposed to look?'

'I suppose if this demon wants to kill us, we can just wait for him to come to us.'

'Then let's begin training.'

'Hn.'

'But this time, let's do it without the swords.'

'Fine.'

Both Kutsu and Hiei threw their cloaks to the side and laid their swords beside each other. Kutsu dropped her backpack that she had brought. She turned to Hiei and stood in a fighting stance, while Hiei merely stood normally. He had done so little hand-to-hand combat; he did not know exactly what to do.

'Let's go, Hiei!'

Kutsu ran at Hiei, fists flailing. Hiei merely dodged the attacks. Kutsu would think she sensed him, and then he would disappear. Kutsu suddenly got an idea. She pulled the bandana off, revealing her Jagan.

'Let's see. Where are you, Hiei?' Kutsu closed her eyes and scanned the area. 'Hm… There!'

Kutsu turned slightly and kicked the air. Hiei was suddenly there and the kick went into his stomach. Hiei doubled over, clutching his stomach. He straightened up after a second. He growled and a red aura surrounded him.

'Hiei, this is a fight with physical attacks. No energy.'

Hiei responded by growling again. He disappeared and Kutsu lost track of him again. Suddenly she felt a massive blow to her back. One moment she was standing, the next she was face down in the dirt. She knew she could not stay down for long. Hiei would take advantage of that. She jumped up. She tried not to wince, but it did not work.

'How could you attack from behind? That's low.'

'Hn. You were open from the back and demons will not always fight fair.'

Kutsu growled. She was planning on attacking, but Hiei got the first move. He threw a punch at her face, but she blocked. They exchanged blows. They switched offense and defense repeatedly. Kutsu had the slight upper hand. This did not account for much though. It merely meant she could get in an occasional punch. They practiced like that for hours and then took a break. It was about two in the afternoon. Hiei picked up his bandana, which he discarded during the fight he tied it back around his Jagan. Kutsu pick up her bandana, but did not put it on.

'I'm going to report to Kurama.'

'Fine.'

Kutsu closed her eyes. Almost immediately her Jagan let her see Kurama. He was in a class.

[Kurama.]

He did not even flinch in recognition.

[KURAMA, ANSWER ME OR I WILL BURN YOUR SCHOOL DOWN!]

This seemed to get his attention. His eyes widened.

[What is it, Kutsu? I have a test to attend to.]

[Isn't it Sunday?]

[Yes, but I volunteered to take an extra credit test.]

[Okay… Anyway. We have yet to see anything, but if we do and cannot contact you, come to Makai on Friday.]

[Fine. Now I must get back to my test.]

Kutsu opened her eyes and was back in Makai. Hiei was sitting on a rock staring off into space. Without looking down he said, 'What did you tell Kurama?'

'If we do not contact him again, he should come to Makai by Friday.'

'Hn. We should be able to handle any demon we meet.'

'Hiei, you came back with such bad wounds that I believe even you need help.'

'I said we could handle any demon.'

Kutsu said nothing. It was not like him to admit he might need help.

'Where are we staying tonight, Hiei?'

'Hn. I don't care. I can just sleep in a tree.'

'Then I'll pick and I pick my cave in North Makai.'

'Hn.'

'Where exactly are we from there?'

'I believe we are about three hours to the west of your cave.'

'Three hours running.'

'Yes.'

'Then shouldn't we start there now.'

'I suppose we can.'

Kutsu picked up her cloak, backpack and sword. She had left her staff behind, because she thought it would slow her down. Hiei already had his cloak back on and was waiting to go. Kutsu started running west. She eventually slowed down to let Hiei get a bit in front. She did not know where she was going. Hiei and Kutsu ran tirelessly for the three hours. By the time they got to her cave Kutsu felt like she was going to collapse. She could tell Hiei felt the same, but he hid it.

'What the hell? There's snow everywhere.'

'Yes.'

'We were just here two weeks ago.'

'When you left, an ice demon came and took over the land. Apparently, the demons are fine with it. She has hardly killed anyone.'

Kutsu pulled her cloak tighter around her. She walked down the length of a cliff. She turned and walked into a seemingly solid piece of rock. Hiei followed behind. They were inside of a cave. It was a large room that was moderately furnished. It had a few shelves, a bed, a trunk, and two chairs. For some reason, Kutsu did not know, it was still clean and free of dust. It had originally been hers when she was Fire Queen. Kutsu walked over to her bed and sat on the edge. Hiei sat in the chair.

'Damn! I thought it would be warming in here.'

'Hn. Your human blood is a huge weakness.'

'What did you say?'

'I'm merely stating a fact. The fire demon blood in you should keep your body temperature up, but the human blood prevents that.'

Kutsu did not know how to respond. She sat in silence, and thought. Finally she broke the silence.

'What happened between you and the dog demon?'

'Why would you care?'

'Just tell me.'

'I met him, we fought, and I got hurt.'

'Can I have some details?'

Hiei growled, but started speaking.

'I was on my way back to Ningenkai, when I sensed something. I stopped and looked around, that's when I saw Toby. He said both Forbidden Children will die. We began to fight. During the fight he dragged a claw down my back. I was about to unleash the Darkness technique, when he suddenly stopped and disappeared.'

'Thank you for telling me.'

'Hn.'

'Do you believe we will be able to defeat him?'

'Yes.'

'I'm going to bed. Damn, I wish there was a fire place in here.'

'You'll survive.'

Kutsu lay down in her bed. She pulled the blankets to her chin and even threw her cloak over herself for extra warmth. She was half-conscious but could still feel the freezing cold. She was shivering and her teeth began to chatter. Then suddenly she was warm. She fell into a deep restful sleep.

^^^^^^THE NEXT DAY^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^

Kutsu awoke at the same time she normally did. The warm feeling had not left her. It took her a few minutes to realize where the warmth came from. Hiei was under the blankets next to her. His arm was laying over her. Kutsu felt the heat rise to her face. She did not know what exactly to do, so she just laid there. After ten minutes she felt Hiei stir. He pulled his arm back and slid off the bed. Kutsu rolled over and looked at him. He already had his cloak and sword on. Kutsu sat up and immediately put her cloak on. She walked over to the shelf she put her sword on. Once her sword was fixed to her side, she turned to Hiei.

'Why were you next to me?'

'Your annoying shivering and whimpering would not allow me to rest.'

Kutsu looked him in the eye.

'You were worried about me.'

Hiei looked slightly shocked as color rose to his face.

'Impressive, you read my mind without me feeling it.'

'I didn't have to read your mind. I just know you that well.'

This made Hiei's face redder. He turned, before Kutsu could do anything else. He walked out of the cave, knowing that Kutsu would be following behind. He walked into the woods near the cliff. He walked until the snow was gone from the floor, because of the thick foliage. He sat beneath a particularly large tree.

'What are we doing here?'

'Training in the use of the Jagan.'

'Oh.'

Kutsu was secretly thankful. Her muscles were sore from training the day before and she could feel a large bruise where Hiei kicked her. Both Hiei and Kutsu removed their bandanas. Hiei proceeded in trying to breakthrough Kutsu's mental barriers. After a few minutes Hiei realized he would not be able to break through. He then remembered her mental weakness.

'Were you warm enough when you slept?'

This made him blush, but as he guessed Kutsu's face turned pink also. Her mental barriers fell rapidly and Hiei had free access to her mind. He did not look at anything though. Kutsu was mumbling under her breath.

'…cheap shot…'

Hiei smirked.

'Now you try to break through my barriers.'

Kutsu tried, but Hiei's mental barriers were like steel. She finally decided to use the same trick her had used against her. She moved around next to Hiei and wrapped her arms around his neck and then kissed his cheek.

'Thanks for keeping me warm.'

Kutsu did not even look. She felt his barriers fall just as fast as her did. She did not read any of his thoughts. Not because she did not want to, but because their training session was interrupted by a faceless voice.

'How cute. The two Forbidden Children enjoying each others company.'

The voice laughed cruelly.

'I know that it's you Toby, come out.'

Hiei scanned the area. Kutsu knew that voice sounded familiar, but she could not place it. Hiei finally located the source of the voice.

'Well done Hiei, you found my location.'

A demon stepped out from behind a tree. Hiei growled.

'Toby.'

Kutsu's eyes widened and she whispered, 'Ray.'

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Does anyone remember who he is? I would tell you, but either you did not read the first story or you forgot. I'll give you a clue as to who it is, look in the first or second chapter of Fire Demons. I hope you like my story. Please feel free to give me any advice. I will post as soon as possible.

I HATE CARTOON NETWORD RIGHT NOW!!! Why did they take away Hiei… and… uh… the rest of Yu Yu Hakusho?