"Where are you taking us?" Hiei asked Hitaro.
"Sh," Hitaro shushed.
Hiei grumbled at being bossed by a youkai with significantly less power than his own and who had to be at least 15 years his junior. But he obeyed nonetheless; realizing Hitaro would know more about Makai than he after all these years.
"We can't talk until we can find a place to rest," whispered Hinarama somewhat fearfully.
Kurama nodded, narrowing his emerald eyes.
They traveled far past nightfall, walking in the shadows, making no noise. Hiei realized Hinarama was beginning to pant louder. Her enormous sword must have been weighing her down, Hiei noted. She didn't complain, only narrowed her ruby red eyes and walked on. A single drop of sweat trickled down her brow.
Finally, Hitaro stopped.
A large cave loomed in front of them. Stalactites and stalagmites projected out of the ceiling and ground, making the cave seem like a great mouth.
Hitaro gestured for the group to follow him inside. They trotted along patiently, though some more than others. (A/N: meaning Hiei.) They walked for possibly another hour, before Hitaro let out a long sigh.
"Here we are," he said smiling, but the darkness of the cave was so absolute, it was impossible to see the curve of his mouth.
A moment later, however, Hiei had made a fire on the cave floor. Hinarama eased herself onto the floor. Not wanting to waste any time, she immediately fell asleep, using her sword as a pillow. Hitaro lay down next to his sister and fell asleep, his head resting on the sword as well.
Hiei looked up at Kurama whose head was nodding.
"I'll leave you to take first watch," Kurama yawned. He sat down against the cave wall and drifted into a light sleep.
"Hn."
The fire crackled. It made a warm glow in the cold cave and Hiei found himself wishing to drop off to sleep as well. Not five minutes later, his head was resting on his chest and a light snore eased from his throat.
Hiei awoke the next morning to Hinarama cooking something over the small fire. Hitaro and Kurama were still asleep.
Hinarama smiled seeing Hiei awake. When her lips parted, two perfect fangs were visible in her mouth. A tail Hiei had not noticed before flicked contentedly back and forth. Hinarama reached up for a moment and parted her hair, revealing two ears, perched on top her head.
"Ohayou, Hiei," she said pleasantly.
Hiei looked at the small animal she was cooking. It was a rat. She poked it gingerly. Seemingly satisfied with it, she ripped some meat off. Hiei felt his stomach rumble. He caught a rat as well and began to cook it over the fire.
It was silent in the cave.
"What type of demon are you?" Hiei asked.
"I am a Wolf Demon. My brother is a fire demon. Just like you, Hiei!" she said smiling even broader. "Isn't that funny?"
Hiei found himself unable to reply. He devoured his rat and stood up.
"Where are you going?"
"Out."
"No, Hiei! Not by yourself and not in the daylight!" Hinarama said fiercely.
Hitaro moaned and sat up groggily at the commotion. He scratched his head, yawning widely.
"What is it?
"Leave me alone, child," said Hiei walking away.
"Hiei, No!"
"Hiei," said Kurama putting a hand on Hiei's shoulder. "It would be wise to listen to them. They have probably saved our lives by leading us here. Do as they say."
"Leave me alone, Kitsune. I promise not to go far."
Hiei proceeded to walk away.
"But—!" Hitaro said trying to run after Hiei.
"It's pointless to argue," said Kurama with a bit of a smile.
"Is Hiei always so—angry?" Hinarama asked uncertainly.
"Err—sweat drop"
A/N: ok i hadnt noticed before now that only half of this chapter was up. i'm not sure why cuz i uploaded the whole document but anyhow i just reuploaded it so yeah. leave a review if you would PLEASE! TT
