Hiei shifted again. /That baka kitsune played with this tree./ He growled softly. /He's to jealous for his own -/ He froze mid thought as the beauty laying on the bed situated on the other side of the window stirred slightly. Slowly she sat up and Hiei released the breath he hadn't realized he had been holding.

::Hey! You in the tree!:: Looking down quickly Hiei saw the kitsune that had attacked Kurama when trying to get Vilpax's unconscious body out of room he had followed Kurama into. ::I demand that you leave.::

"I think I will stay thank you. That is my future mate in there." Hiei's voice rang with confidence down to the ice fox's ears.

The fox growled. ::I think – ::

"HIEI!" Rabekuh yelled opening the window.

"You shouldn't be in that body it takes too much of your energy."

"Well that is a nice 'Hello'!" They stared at each other a second before she gave a small smile. "What no morning kiss?" Hiei took a mental step back then blinked, she was teasing him! He smirked before giving her a quick kiss.

"Will you answer me one question?" She nodded hesitantly. "Who is that?" Hiei asked pointing at the kitsune below.

Looking down Rabekuh smiled fondly. "Kitsune, don't tell me Kurama wouldn't let you in." She sighed heavily. "Come in quickly before he finds you out there and sends you away." She took Hiei's hand in hers. "You too."

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Kurama's head jerked up as he felt two familiar ki's enter the house. /Their with Vilpax./ He thought to himself. /I thought I told Hiei not to come around and demanded that the kit go back to Makai./ Angrily Kurama marched up the stairs to confront the intruding demons when he suddenly froze in his tracks. /Was that Vilpax?/ Slowly and quietly while hiding his ki Kurama approached the door.

"Hiei, I have never heard you talk like that!" Vilpax exclaimed.

"Don't get use to it." Hiei's gruff voice came through the door toned slightly with what Kurama thought of as . . . hurt?

"Don't be like that." There was a slightly pause before the girl's sweet chuckle vibrated through the door. "Wait; please do be like that, you are cuter when you pout." There were two playful barks that followed then another 'bout of laughter.

Kurama was about to burst in to stop the mirth when he heard, "VILPAX!" Followed by a moan and moments later by her bed squeaking slightly to show weight added. "I told you not to expend all that energy." Hiei scowled softly. "Why wouldn't you listen to me?"

Kurama chose this moment to enter the room. He glared quickly at the ice demon before turning his attention to the bed.

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Hiei looked up at the fox and scowled. "What do you want? To make the situation worse?"

"No, I came to make sure you didn't."

"How would I make the situation worse? I am here because she i/ me to be. You are here because i/ want to be."

"But I know how to handle her. You have never seen her like this before. Let me decide when it is right to tell her. Let her recover fully from her injuries first." A gold eyed glare met that of red eyes.

"I think you are jealous of me. If so you need to get over yourself. She is what matters now."

"I think you need to leave. Because: One, I'm not jealous; Two, You're nothing to be jealous of; and Three, she is in no condition for the news you wish to lay on her."

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Kurama walked down the stairs in triumph. Hiei was out of the house, though Kitsune had insisted to stay inside with his mistress. Kurama couldn't blame him though. The kit really didn't anyone else. There was only Vilpax, him, and Minno. A soft smile graced Kurama's lip as he remember Vilpax bringing the pup she found injured in the forest home. He could still hear Minno's exclamation of surprise at the sight and started saying "Ki'sune" over and over again.

Vilpax kept the name. And Minno was so happy. A two year old is something to treasure Kurama had come to find out. They start to fight you after that. When they were two . . . They were . . . what ningens called Angels. Kurama was startled out of his musings by the phone ringing. "Moshi Moshi." He said after picking up the receiver and sat on the arm of the couch.

"Is this the Yoko residence?" Kurama found it strange to hear that. It made him feel like he was with her again. Kurama shook his head remembering that was her last name.

"Yes."

"Is a one Rabekuh Yoko there?"

"She is but she is indisposed at the moment in time. May I tell her something for you?"

"I'm here." Rabekuh's voice vibrated through the phone. /Damn,/ Kurama thought, /I didn't remember the phone in her room. She must have woken up when it rang./ "I am Rabekuh Yoko, is everything all right?" She was worried, he could tell by the sound of her voice. And she was trying to not change, stay human, play her role.

"Miss. Yoko. There has been an accident involving your parents and your brother."

"An accident? What kind of accident?" Her voice was changing. /She must really be weak . . . / Kurama thought with a 'bout of concern.

"Your family was hit by a semi on a mountain pass. The rolled down the side several times. I'm sorry. You're parents didn't make it. And your brother will more than likely not live through the night." Vilpax hung up. Kurama heard the harsh clang of the phone reverberate through his end.

"Which hospital is he at?"

The doctor sighed hearing someone else was still on the line with him. Kurama took down the information slightly recognizing the fact that her brother was in the same hospital his mother had been in.

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Vilpax woke to the phone ringing. Ignoring the weight on her legs she moved to pick it up . . . when it stopped. Curious picked up the phone. "Yes." That was Kurama's voice. He certainly sounded unsure with his answer. /There was a sad undertone,/ she though to herself.

"Is a one Rabekuh Yoko there?"

"She is but she is indisposed at the moment in time. May I tell her something for you?"

"I'm here." She didn't notice how weak she sounded. Forcing her voice to work properly she tried again, not being able to keep the worry from her voice. "I am Rabekuh Yoko, is everything all right?"

"Miss. Yoko. There has been an accident involving your parents and your brother."

"An accident? What kind of accident?" She bit back the 'bout of tears she felt, resisted changing into her other form. Hiei was right, she was to weak for this body.

"Your family was hit by a semi on a mountain pass. They rolled down the side several times. I'm sorry. You're parents didn't make it. And your brother will more than likely not live through the night." She had changed after hearing they were hit. She didn't notice Kitsune nuzzle her hand trying to comfort her in her distressed state. She dropped the phone back on the cradle and sat for a few moments in shock.

Kitsune nuzzled her cheek bringing her back to reality. "Kitsune . . ." she whispered softly. "They're dead. He's dieing . . ." She hugged the fox's neck while burying her face in his fur, and cried.

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Hiei sat in the tree watching Vilpax. He was furious with Kurama. How dare that jealous fox keep him from Vilpax. Hiei growled softly. And he insulted his manhood. Hiei watched as Vilpax was startled awake. She quickly changed forms and picked up the phone by her bed. He couldn't see her face. But he could see something was going on. It wasn't until she dropped the phone and froze then he moved to the closed window.

It was only a few moments after Vilpax buried her face in Kitsune's neck Kurama knocked on the door. Hiei hid himself in the tree again leaving the window slightly open.

"Go away." Vilpax's muffled shout was heard.

"Vilpax you can go see him. It might hurt. But you can go say good bye to at least him."

"Go away Kurama. I don't want to talk to you. I don't want you here. Got out of my house!" She chocked back a sob and returned to crying on Kitsune. But Kurama was persistent. He opened the door cautiously sneering when he looked at Kitsune before moving to place a hand on Vilpax's shoulder.

Vilpax jerked away as if burnt. "I said leave me alone." It was said softly, but Hiei heard it.

"Vilpax, you can't seclude yourself like this."

Vilpax jerked away, Hiei could feel her radiating with raw power. She didn't have control he realized. "I can do whatever I want." She said in a level voice. Void of all emotion but the light tinge of anger. "NOW GET THE HELL OUT!" At her shout a blast of raw ki hit Kurama. But he didn't fly strait back into the wall as he should. The window was opened fully and he was thrown out to the ground. /Her telekinesis. She said she didn't have any control over it./ Hiei didn't stop to consider it. He just leapt into her room.

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Vilpax didn't notice Hiei enter as she forcefully closed the window and door locking both. Kurama would try to come back. And she would keep him out. She hated him. A hand was lightly hesitantly placed on her shoulder. She didn't move. It was not meant for comfort, but for support. Though she received comfort from it. She leaned into the touch. "Vilpax?" She turned to Hiei; he looked unsure, and worried.

"They're dead. Hiei they're dead."

"Who's dead?"

"My 'parents' and then Edward is in the hospital, they said he won't make it through the night."

"Do you want to see them?" She nodded without thinking.

"I want to tell them thank you. They have been so kind to me these past few years. Never questioned anything."

"I'll take you. We'll go see your brother. Then we can go see your parents. You can say good bye to them all."

"VILPAX OPEN THIS DOOR!" Kurama shouted banging on the door suddenly.

"Please Hiei." She looked at him with pleading eyes. "I just want to tell them the truth." Nodding slightly, Hiei tucked one arm under her knees while the other snaked around her back as support. He lifted the vixen from the bed before moving to the window. Unlocking and opening it with his Jagan he left, closing and locking the window, while unlocking the door. Smirking as Kurama crashed to the floor.

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SSW: Oi! Sorry it's been so long. I've been so preoccupied with work and camping this summer. I never have a chance to get on my computer and work on the story. This chapter isn't as good as the others I know. But it is just a step stool to the platform don't 'cha know. I hope to be updating soon. I have just a few more chapters left. Then my friend Hikari and I have started a sequel. Kurama may have lost this girl . . . I'm not gunna continue. It will be awesome though. A real fun story. I will be going so I can start on the next few chapters. Ja Ne!