Nisha: I'm back. Sorry it took so long I got put on an unexpected hiatus. I lost my Internet connection. Imp: Nisha does not own Yu Yu Hakusho.
Nisha: Thank you Imp.
Imp: zzzzz zzzzz zzzzz Nisha: IMP...WAKE UP!
Imp: AAAAAAHHHHHHHH.
Nisha: So glad you could join us, Imp.
Imp: You don't have to yell.
Nisha: Then don't go to sleep.
Imp: Fine. I won't. I'll just stay awake forever and become a sleep-deprived zombie.
Nisha: You know I didn't mean that.
Imp: Sure you didn't.
Nisha: Imp. You know I didn't mean it.
Imp: .
Nisha: Fine be that way. Now on with the fic...

"Talking"
'Thoughts'

Tortured Soul: Ch. 3

Kurama and Kuronue raced through the forest of Makai. "Don't lose that sent...it may be the only way to find them." "I know Kurama. This is the hundredth time you've told me." Moments passed in complete silence. Kuronue couldn't help but look over at his partner. Kurama hadn't made a crude remark or anything. 'Something's different. Kurama is never this worried. Not even on our most difficult missions.' " Kurama... what's wrong?" "What do you mean?" "I mean why are you so worried? Nisha can take care of herself. I mean we've put her in more dangerous situations before. Why so jumpy now?" 'Because I can't keep an eye on here now. I can't make sure she's safe.' "No reason Kuronue." 'Your lying Kurama I can tell.' Kurama stopped and so did Kuronue. "Did we make a wrong turn somewhere? I can't pick up the scent anymore." "That makes two of us." "So now what?" "I don't know." "Its late lets just camp here... there's nothing we can do right now." "We can't stop now, Kuronue, we'll lose the trail." "Kurama, we already lost the trail." Kurama looked around for any sign of them or the intruder. Seeing none he rested at the base of the near by tree. Kuronue sat down as well and looked at his partner. 'Man, I don't think I've ever seen him this down before... No wait yeah I have. Last time, when Nisha was hurt and didn't wake up for three days...

Flashback

Kurama and Kuronue stood in front of a door with a rose carved in it. "Kita's been in there for hours." "Healing takes time, Kuronue, I'm sure Nisha will be fine." "Yeah you're probably right... I'll go see if any of the other men have come back yet." Kurama watched as Kuronue walked off. 'Now if only I could convince myself of that.'

A few hours had passed and Kuronue was coming to tell Kurama the bad news. He stopped seeing Kurama sitting on the floor beside Nisha's room. 'He really is worried about her. Maybe I should wait till later to tell him. I don't think he can handle anymore bad news.' Kuronue turned quickly, before Kurama could see him.

Kita sat beside Nisha's bed. The vixen's face was pale now. 'If this was just a simple sword wound it would take no time to heal but the poisons moved to fast... I don't know if the medicine will work fast enough.' She sighed and got up to leave. As she reached the door, she glanced back at Nisha. 'All we can do now is wait and see.' "Be strong Nisha."

As Kita opened the wooden door, she was surprised to see Kurama sitting there. She smiled. 'If only Nisha knew how worried Kurama is.' "You know Kurama, you can go in and sit with her. She's asleep now, but I'm sure it won't be a problem." "Yeah, thanks." Kurama got up to go inside her room. Kita just smiled and walked off.

Kuronue was sitting in the study when she walked in. "No sign from the others?" "None... how's Nisha?" "She's doing better." Kita smiled but her eyes betrayed it. Kuronue saw that and got up and went to her. " Nisha's not better is she?" "...No." Kuronue wrapped his arms around Kita's waist, as she laid her head on his shoulder. "I'm sure Nisha will be fine... she's strong." "I know." Kuronue sat her down and let her lay her head on his shoulder. "How long has Kurama been waiting outside her door?" Kita asked. "Since we got back." They both smiled and relaxed knowing it was going to be a long night.

End Flashback

...Kurama stayed at her side that entire time. I guess I underestimated the fox...he does have a heart.'

TBC

Nisha: Done with another chapter.
Imp: .
Nisha: What?! No crude remark?! No witless sarcasm?! Imp: .
Nisha: Imp... I'm sorry. Please forgive me.
Imp: ... Well ok. )
Nisha: Good now to all my readers- Please Review. I really want to know what you guys think.
Imp: ... Hey! What do you mean WITLESS!!! I HAVE WITT! I HAVE WITT!
Nisha: :) Never mind Imp. Until next time.