Fugen: Hwaaaa. Gomen nasai for not updating in a LOOOONNNGGG time! But I was very busy, even over the four-day weekend I mentioned! (Stupid teachers!)

To Moving Shadow: I'm really glad that my story's become an exception.

To animefreak54: Please continue loving!

To dragonpurity: The chibiness, of course. We must not insult Hiei or Kurama.

To What2callmyself: I saw that episode too. It was great! I don't know WHY they took the show off air.

To koeke14: I promise I shall do so with humor! I mean, vigor!

To Hanyou Toni: Wow…. There's actually someone with a longer evil laugh than mine! Cool!

To Tifa16: Now, now. We mustn't treat Kuwabara so harshly, otherwise there won't be anything left for Hiei and Kurama to torture!

To Melodysmilesalot: I'm afraid my 'fast' has become 'infuriatingly slow'….

To waterdragonmaster: Exceptions…heh heh heh….

To Rachael: Whoa! Ok, ok! I'll update! Wait a minute. I already am…

To KitsuneAkai13: Methinks Kurama must watch out for his tail.

To Kanna: ….Really?

To fox gal: I don't know which is better, them chibi or them full-grown.

To Mea: I always thank my reviewers, though I didn't in the beginning. Wasn't very popular back then…

To tbiris:

To jus Kita: Ha ha. I understand. Sometimes I update from my multimedia class!

To Kumori Sakusha Saelbu: Really? Seems like I'm writing less and less every time.

To Ranma Higurashi: Yes, though I couldn't enjoy mine much. My teachers gave me so much homework! (sob)

Chapter 2: Exceptions, Perceptions

An hour had passed, and still Kurama refused to let anyone near Hiei, much less touch him. Hiei seemed unconcerned about, well, just about everything. He ignored the rest of the YYH gang (minus Kurama, of course), and still appeared to be bored. No one had a clue as to how to deal with them.

" I'm here!"

Yukina burst through the doors of Koenma's office, slightly flushed. She cried, " Are they both all right?" " Yukina-chan!" Kuwabara cried joyfully. Behind him Hiei's eyes flashed for a second.

" Yukina-chan, I'm so glad t—AARRRRGGGHHHHH!!!"

For reasons unknown (cough) Kuwabara's pants had been set on fire. Immediately all eyes turned to Hiei, who was at that moment thoroughly engrossed in the task of hugging a rather joyful Kurama to him. Meanwhile, a frantic Kuwabara was yelling his head off, until Botan finally came along with a bucket of water and drenched him completely.

" Oh well. At least the fire's out," Yusuke pointed out. But then he started grinning, which evolved into a full-blown roar of laughter. Everyone but two little chibis and Kuwabara joined in, even Yukina. When it all calmed down, Yukina repeated, " Are they both all right?" " Huh? Oh, yeah, I guess so," Yusuke said, gasping for breath and wiping tears from his eyes. " But Kurama won't let anyone near Hiei, though." " Really?" Yukina cautiously reached out for Hiei, and though Kurama had a wary look in his eye, she managed to pluck Hiei up in her arms. As if surprised by the act, Hiei blinked two big ruby eyes up at Yukina.

" Eeeeeeeeeee! So cute!" someone squealed. " Cute?" Kuwabara exclaimed. " That thing's a little hellion!"

At that Hiei began squirming, letting out a pitiful 'wheh' sound and reaching down toward Kurama, who in turn stood on his hind legs, front paws leaning against Yukina's shin and a whine coming from his throat. Startled, Yukina did not let Hiei go immediately. As a result, Hiei began crying and squirming harder. Finally Yukina put Hiei back down on the ground. Immediately Kurama pounced on Hiei, covering the chibi face with comforting licks until Hiei stopped crying and buried his face in Kurama's soft fur.

It was…all so cute….

Then suddenly, without warning, Kurama began growling fiercely. Before anyone could even start wondering as to why, Kurama leapt, pounced, and bit.

" YEEEEEEEEEEEOOOOOOOOOOOWWWWWWWWWW!!!!"

Anyone want to guess as to who got bit?

While Kuwabara began hopping around on one foot, holding his bitten ankle, Kurama seemed to spit out whatever blood got into his mouth and, with a flick of his tail, amble back to Hiei.

And so, forever shall a certain little kit perceive Kuwabara as a threat to his ever so equally cute chibi beloved….

Owari desu!!

Fugen: Due to the growing number of reviews, I shall now be posting my thank yous on my bio/profile thingie after this. Also, warning for the future: the next update might take a long time too, due to winter finals next month and my nosediving grades.