Kurama's Twin of Darkness

Disclaimer: I do not own Yu Yu Hakusho...

Konnichiwa and pleasant dreams... This story is just about finished, although I have been contemplating a sequel if the story turns out how I wanted it to... I seem to let my writings get a hold of my heart and run away with it... sigh... I wanted to ask a certain Blackfoxi a question... When you ended your review, you said Blessed Be... I was just wondering if you are a Wiccan, by chance, or if I am just reading into things to hard... I have quite an overactive imagination... By the way, Keiko-chan... I do not have my own site, and I do not have msn... I am sorry...

Hiei and Kuwabara walked silently through the woods. For some reason, they had mutually agreed that they didn't want to hurry to Genkai's temple. Mostly because they didn't want to see the shape their foxy friend was in. Hiei stared down at his katana. When he had struck down the twin, it felt as if he had struck down Kurama. He now knew that even if Kurama begged him for death, he would never be able to do it. He gazed up at the blood red dusk sky. A bird, solitary and lonely, squawked as it flew overhead. Kurama...I will beg and I will plead for your forgiveness, which is something I have never done, nor will do again. Hiei turned to Kuwabara. The orange-haired teen had said nothing and kept his eyes staring straight ahead. Suddenly, they reached a clearing. Standing in the center was Yusuke, and he was staring up at the sky, murmuring incoherently to himself. Hiei stepped closer. His entire body froze as he saw the blood red hair that swung from Yusuke's arms.

"Yusuke?" Hiei stepped even closer. Yusuke turned his head slowly.

"Hey..." Yusuke turned back to the sky. Hiei stared and gasped as he noticed a pale hand resting on Yusuke's shoulder.

"How's Kurama?" Kuwabara whispered. Yusuke looked down.

"He wanted to see the sunset..." Yusuke looked back up. Hiei walked beside him and noticed that Kurama's eyes were barely open. His breathing was labored and his face was paling.

"Yusuke! He's dying."

"...no... I'm... staying... the...su...et..." Kurama whispered, his voice cracking and still frog-like. Hiei stared at him. The fox had an eerie smile on his face. He looked at Hiei and slightly grinned, blood leaking out of the corner of his bleeding lips. He sighed and Kurama went limp. Yusuke began to cry. Now Hiei was already upset and pissed and this did nothing to help any of his problems. He grew very quiet and looked away. Kuwabara looked at the sky now, feeling like a part of him was dying ever so quietly.

"Stop your tears and go." A voice rang out. They turned. Kurama stared at them. Only Hiei truly understood.

"Go Yusuke! Get to Genkai's. Kuwabara, follow him." The two nodded and sprinted off, Yusuke carefully holding the dying Kurama. Hiei turned back to the true twin. There were tears in his eyes. Hiei stared.

"You too must go. Without all of you, Kurama will die. He needs everyone, you included Hiei." Those unshed tears were shed sadly.

"No. I don't wish to attend a funeral." Hiei snorted. Lips pressed to his forehead. Hiei's head jerked back and his ruby eyes widened.

"Go. Now. Kurama is your priority."

"Why worry about someone who is weak?"

"I know that deep in your heart, you feel the same way about Kurama that the other two do."

"Do not compare me to those two Ningens." Hiei whispered hoarsely. His eyes grew even larger as the twin bent over and gently kissed him full on the lips. Hiei felt as if this was really Kurama, really the fox kissing him. He stiffened at first, then relaxed, his eyes closing. The kiss broke, leaving him breathless. Hiei struggled not to blush, lost, and turned away. A push made him turn back around.

"Go. Kurama needs you." Hiei finally nodded and ran off. Hell opened up behind him and the true twin gratefully sank into the ground.

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"GENKAI!!!! GENKAI!!!! COME HERE QUICKLY!!!!!!!" Yusuke screamed as he kicked down the temple doors. The urgent yells were unnecessary as the old woman was sitting right there, drinking some tea with Botan and Yukina.

"What is it now, you arrogant stupid whelp?" She turned her head to glare at him. " You will be fixing those doors. Like immediately." Yusuke stomped over.

"SHUT UP!!!!! KURAMA NEEDS MEDICAL ASSISTANCE NOW!!!!!!!!!" Yusuke's cry shook the ceiling and a spider landed in Botan's drink. The girl blanched and poured it out. Genkai took one glance at Kurama and pulled her face into a grim look.

"I knew it..." She whispered. "Quickly." She hurried off, her short legs taking surprisingly long strides. Yusuke ran after her. As he placed Kurama down onto a bed, the green eyes fluttered open.

"........suke?...." Kurama's head rolled and the eyes closed once more. Yusuke grabbed Kurama's hand, wincing as he felt how cold it was.

"He's freezing..."

"He's dying, the poor boy. He knew this would happen. Secretly, I know that he knew." Genkai whispered. Yusuke watched as the old woman ripped off the rest of Kurama's torn shirt. Yusuke flinched away from the bruises, from the cuts, from the holes that oozed blood and poison. Genkai, too, look horrified.

"Leave now if you're queasy. I don't want you throwing up on him." She grumbled. Yusuke didn't move. As she rolled the pale body over, a large hole at the base of his spinal cord drew more gasps and flinches. Poison leaked out and Yusuke could see the white of bone. He winced.

"Dear lord."

"Oh god, Kurama..." Yusuke left the room. Yukina stared at him. He collapsed in the hallway and began to cry loudly. And it began to heavily rain outside. The Heavens were crying along with him.

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Hiei sat quietly in the tree, staring into the lit room where Yukina and Genkai slaved over the fox's tortured body. His chest heaved, rainwater running down his face as he sat in the cold rain. He watched them tirelessly work on the fox, who didn't seem to be getting any better. But, this wasn't the only stage to recovery. Hiei sighed. For a brief moment, he wished that he was in someone's arms, someone's other than the freezing rain that trickled down his small back. His wish was granted. Hiei froze as strong arms wrapped around him. A long tail swished up and curled in his lap. A face nuzzled into his neck.

" Let go..." Hiei whispered.

"Admit it. You're so worried that you can't stand it." The twin muttered. Hiei pulled away and stared up at the twin.

"I didn't know that you could be Youko too." Hiei said. The fox ears twitched.

"Well, I am his twin too." A deep laugh. The twin leaned and placed a kiss on Hiei's lips, earning a startled gasp. He pulled away only when the lack of air tugged at his mind. They sat quietly, Hiei enjoying someone else's company for once. He shivered as the rain froze his back and arms. Once again, he was in the twin's arms, nestled against the light cloth and the soft, smooth skin.

"This isn't right. You're from Hell." Hiei muttered. No response. Hiei looked up. Youko's eyes were narrow and he stared straight ahead.

"Youko?" Hiei whispered. The amber orbs snapped wide. He turned to him. A smile.

"You look like an cute child, Hiei. A petulant child, but an cute one." Hiei swore death under his breath. Another deep laugh. Hiei recieved another kiss. He pulled away and shivered. Curse this foul weather! Hiei stared at Kurama, the one who was lying so quietly on the bed. Hiei felt guilt wash over him and he buried into Youko's body, refusing to look into the paned window at the real Kurama who lay still, hanging between the lines of life and death. Youko watched the rain run from Hiei's soppy locks down to his face and wondered if the water on his face was really just the rain.

This is where I must leave you... So sorry... I know Hiei was a bit out of character, but it just seemed like the right time for him to be... My pets need attention... Everyone of them does, I'm afraid... I hope to see you in another time...