A/N

Hi guys! Did you like the last chapter? I hope so. So, I had to leave you at a cliffy last time or not get the chapter up for another few days. This may be a really short chapter, so that at least you know what happens to Sakari, but my mom is leaving work early, so it was either really short chapter, or cliffy for a long time. Well, here we go. Standard disclaimer applies.

Chapter Four: After the Battle

HIEI'S POV

I sat up and pulled Sakari into my lap, cradling her shoulders and head. She had dived in front of me sideways, so her side was cut by Paul's sword instead of me. Paul was finally dead, and I had to admit, for a human he was strong.

"I contacted Kurama after you got shot the first time and told him you were injured and we were being attacked. He didn't answer, but I think he should be here soon." Sakari murmured to me. I stood up, still holding her in my arms. I slipped one of my arms under her knees, and the other behind her shoulders.

"Why did you almost get yourself killed for me?" I couldn't help but ask, I never thought anyone would ever do that for me. "Because I didn't want you to get killed." Came the reply as I carried her ever closer to Genkai's temple. "Why didn't you go back to the temple?" She asked me. "I didn't want him to kill you, or take you away." I hadn't intended to say it quite like that, but that's the way it ended up coming out. I knew it was true, I couldn't imagine not training with her every morning. And I had to admit, sometimes I would go to her window early, before she would wake up, just to watch her sleep like I used to. 'I actually care for her.' For the first time, I just let the thought slip into my head without second guessing it. I looked into her eyes as I thought the truth again, and she smiled. "I don't want to leave you either Hiei." She said, still smiling.

A/N

Well, that's it. A sweet moment between Hiei and Sakari after the battle. But you know what they say, the calm before the storm. (Well, until chapter 7 anyway). Next chapter Kurama (the cavalry) finally shows up! And in a review someone asked if Kurama liked Sakari, nope sorry. I didn't mean for it to sound that way. And since I finally have time, I'd like to thank everyone for all my reviews!! Thank you so much!! You inspire me and make me all warm and fuzzy inside! Written out, I already have this finished, it's 13 chapters. The only problem is the typing since the chapters are too long for me to type and I like the places I start a new chapter. So this chapter was special for you guys since I didn't have time to type it last time and didn't want to leave you hanging, since that wasn't the original setup. Plus when I'm typing I change parts or get better ideas and add more, so it may be more than 13 chapters. I don't know. Tell me if you already know you want a sequel, I'll start it now, if it's possible to tell if you want one! And as always, REVIEW PLEASE. It may motivate my fingers to type the right keys and I won't have to spend half as much time back spacing! Wow, that was a long A/N, sorry about that if you're even still reading!

Hasta Luego,

Katana Blade