Forgot the last chappies. . . I don't own Yu Yu Hakusho. Last time: We were with Etaila, who in all desperation ran out into the gardens to relax her senses. Unknowing to her, someone is watching her... (So you don't get lost, the chapter is starting back with Kurama and Hiei. It'll make sense why I did this later.)

Lying on Kurama's bed, Hiei silently watched the fox sleeping, wondering how he could sleep. 'Probably because he doesn't consider this demon a threat.' Hiei told himself, but a very little voice whispered another reason. Denying any emotion, Hiei shook his head and sat up. He felt way to wired for sleep. Swiftly, the fire demon put on his boots and cloak, grabbing his katana on the way. He was just about to jump out of the window when he heard a voice behind him.

"Hiei, why are you leaving?" Hiei winced inwardly. Turning around, he was met by a pair of stern emeralds staring back into his own ruby eyes. Sighing in defeat only Kurama could witness, Hiei turned back.

"I'm –just going to see about this girl. She could be more of a threat than you think." Shrugging, Kurama hid a small smile.

"Fine Hiei, but I don't think there's anything to worry about. I'll leave the window unlocked if you choose to come back." Nodding, Hiei left, leaving Kurama to watch a blur of black head up to the temple.

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Hiei reached the temple with record time, just as the demon and Yukina were walking in. Hiei grimaced. Seeing his sister and knowing that she doesn't know tears him up inside. 'It's for the best." He thought to himself. Not forgetting his reason for going there, the fire youkai stealthily ran to the back of the temple, knowing that Yukina will probably take this demoness to Genkai. Finding the room that Genkai was in, Hiei quickly found a nearby tree to watch them in. It seemed that exactly when he had gotten comfortable was when the two girls came in, Yukina eager to hear what the demon has to say, and the said demon looked in-between seriousness and happiness.

For about an hour the demonesses talked, laughing a little and then suddenly growing serious. Hiei observed every change. He watched the demon intently, staring at her eyes. She seemed... different. Shaking it off, Hiei noticed that the demon got serious and blushed. Something was said, which caused the other two to start bickering. Not taking his eyes of the youkai, he watched her as she stepped out of the room with such speed that it made Hiei jump slightly. 'She's so fast...' He heard then Yukina and Genkai calling for her.

"Etaila!" He heard Genkai cry out. Yukina's soft voice could not be heard at his range. Ignoring the two, Hiei jumped off the tree and to the place where the dem–Etaila was heading. The gardens. 'Kurama's favorite place.' Hiei mused to himself. Not stopping with his thoughts, Hiei reached the tree in the gardens amazingly before the demoness did. Just barely. She apparently slowed down when she was out of range with Yukina and Genkai, and walked gracefully into the garden's paths. Suddenly her face relaxed completely. Now her once stone-grey eyes were now a light, silver grey. Her wide, angled eyes made her look young, fragile. Walking down the narrow paths, she stopped at each flower, each one seeming to glow at her touch.

"Etaila..." The fire demon whispered to himself. The name was familiar, but vaguely. 'Do I know her?' When she reached the center of the garden, she stood right in the middle, he feet together and facing the temple. The next thing she did made Hiei's eyes widen a fraction.

Closing her eyes, Etaila raised her hands to the sky, humming a high pitched note. Not too high, but high enough to wake you up. Suddenly her body was surrounded by deep searing violet flames, crawling up her body. Etaila gasped in pain, but stood her ground, not giving in. The charm on her neck glowed strangely, for it was now pure ebony. Squeezing her eyes shut, Etaila calmly put her hands together in front of her, her fingers pressing against one another (1). Aruptly, All of the flames around her body rushed to the base of her feet. Her charm was now fully violet, not an inch of black peeking through. A deep echoing voice came from the girl (2); the sound struck fear in ningens, and made a demon's spine crawl at the power in it.

"Le mie fiamme viola, andiamo."(3) She said, the sentence void of any emotion. With one swift movement Etaila pushed her hands out in front of her, her arms spreading open. The flames at the bottom of her feet suddenly rushed over the garden.

"No!" Surprised by the voice, Etaila jumped and dashed to the opposite side, turning with agility to her opponent. Seeing whom it was, she dropped her battle stance. The garden still engulfed in the flames, Hiei sped over to Etaila with his katana out, ready to cut her to bits. Pointing to the infuriated demon, Etaila gave him a cold glare.

"Arresti." (3) The demoness whispered. Violet flames escaped her finger and wrapped around Hiei, pinning him to his spot. Hiei tried to cut the flames, but no avail. Gracefully, Etaila walked right up to Hiei, about a foot away from him. She stared at him, then turned her head.

"Look, I was helping, not burning." Growling, Hiei turned to look at the garden. His growl stopped immediately when the flames disappeared. What was left was I beautiful display of flowers. All kind were there, particularly lilacs and roses. Hiei might have stared a little longer, but a tingling sensation caused him to look down. Glaring at the flames holding him, he shot a look at Etaila.

"Let me go." He demanded.

"That's not a way to speak to a lady." Backing away from Hiei, Etaila crossed her arms across her lower abdomen, her fingers grabbing onto fabric over her hips. Her clothing was still damp, so she had to wear a kimono. Hiei sneered at the girl, his youki raising.

"I –said-, let me go." He whispered darkly. Etaila, feeling his youki rise, started to laugh.

"What the fuck is so funny." Etaila stopped aruptly, staring at her prey.

"That was inappropiate," Etaila started, then sarcastically put a hand to her ear. "What's this? I think I hear Yukina and Genki calling me. I think I'll leave you here until I get Yukina out here. Till then, you must face the heat, or should I say numbness." Smiling a smile not showing happiness, Etaila started walking towards the temple.

"Rialzo."(3) She called behind, leaving Hiei with a wink. Hiei growled and cursed at her, before feeling shots of ice and fire shoot into his blood, freezing him and burning him, even though he was a fire-koorime. The pain continued, not stopping or giving even an inch. If he could move, he'd be on his knees. Hiei clenched his teeth, but the pain was too unbearing. Unwillingly, Hiei let out a whimper, squeezing his eyes shut.

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Etaila was still in the garden, unknown to Hiei. She was still going to get Yukina and Genkai, but she liked to take her time when torturing people. She didn't really like this trait, but it was something she picked up in life to help her hide. Only the people she trusted know her true colors... and only so many people she trusted.

Suddenly she felt twinge of guilt. She really shouldn't leave him there. 'Wasn't that the guy I saw who went into Kurama's?' She pondered. Her eyes widened. That was Kurama's friend! Turning around, Etaila started to walk back, panic rising slightly. 'I hope he isn't dead yet.' She started walking faster when she heard a small whimper. Seeing her target, which was a good ten feet away, she stared at him. As if he could feel her stare, Hiei looked up at Etaila, His hard crimson eyes staring into her emotionless grey ones. Keeping their stare up, Etaila whispered one last word before running off.

"Sensazione."(3) Suddenly all of the soul shredding pain was lifted from Hiei, but he was still bound. Breathing a sound of relief, Hiei stared at the temple, Etaila already gone to find his sister.

"...Wait till Kurama hears about this."

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(1) Think of the way people pray with their fingers not intertwined.

(2) If you have seen Lord of the Rings, think Galadriel's voice.

(3) Ok, I know it's not Japanese, but it's my character so... yea. It's Italian. Here's what everything means: - Le mei fiamme viola, andiamo~ My violet flames, go. - Arresti- stop (technically, 'you stop') - Rialzo- rise (she was rising the flame's temperature with her youki) - Sensazione- sensation (she didn't want to hurt him, and you will probably find out why I wrote that in the next chapter)

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