Disclaimer and notes: Whoo…end of the school year and I've got more homework than I've had all year! LOL! Anywho, just so you have some sort of clue what that meant…I'm being a good little girl today and updating…every…single…story…I have. The ones that aren't completed or one-shot, that is. Do you know how many reviews I'm gonna have that will say 'IT'S ABOUT TIME!' or 'FINALY!'? LOL. Anyways, here's the fifth chapter of Demon World War One.

"Welcome everybody," Hebidoshi said cheerfully as several people showed up at her door and suddenly just decided to discuss things with her. These people were, of course, Yusuke, Kurama, and Koenma. "A pleasure to have you in my home, Koenma-sama."

"I'm assuming you know why we're here, then?" Koenma said. He sat down on a cushion. Hebidoshi had led them into a large, simply furnished room filled with maps and compasses. This was exactly the sort of room where you'd want to make battle plans, and she did.

She replied to Koenma's question with a cheerful smile. "Not a clue, but I get the feeling Hiei should have told me. Tea?"

"None for me, thank you," Koenma answered as Kurama politely accepted. Yusuke shook his head in his own way of refusal. Immediately Hebidoshi got Kibbles (remember him? ) to fetch the tea and Hiei. This was obviously something that would require his presence. The head servant shortly returned with both. Hiei sheepishly sat beside the queen.

Kurama promptly served himself with a courteous amount of tea and sent a knowing smirk in Hiei's direction.

"Well, you were correct in assuming that Hiei should have told you about this," the kitsune finally said, setting his tea down on the low table they all sat around. Kurama's smirk never left his face as he continued, "Perhaps, however, he got a little…preoccupied?"

"I told you," Yusuke said, sporting a much more obnoxious version of Kurama's smirk.

"Oh, alright, alright!" Hiei snapped. "Kami, a demon can't get a break around here…"

"So what are you all here about, hmm?" Hebidoshi inquired, blatantly ignoring Hiei's complaints.

"We are here to discuss something we all talked about earlier," Koenma said. "It was recently we were faced with the problem of how to prevent your kidnapping. It appears that each of the other three Makai rulers wish to overthrow your kingdom and bend you to their will. We came up with what we believe to be a useful solution, and now we wish to discuss it with you."

The little black cat ears twitched as Hebidoshi leaned forward, elbow on the table, chin rested on her palm. She was focused now. "I'm listening."

"This would need a bit of strategy and calculations on your part, Your Majesty," Kurama began, "but we think the only way to keep you permanently safe is if you find a way to conquer the other three kingdoms. Do you think you will be able to do that?"

"Well, you're right that it'll take me a bit, but yes, I can do it," the queen said almost instantly. It hadn't taken her long to figure out what they were going to say, as she had come to that same conclusion some time ago. She wasn't stupid. This was the whole reason why she had spent so much time on battle strategies.

"On a much easier note," Yusuke began, "Kurama, Hiei and I will be on the inside of operations in these kingdoms. We can tell you what's going on and give you an upper hand."

"That is much appreciated."

"Raizen will also soon pass on, am I correct?" Koenma added. Yusuke nodded.

"Yeah. And when that time comes I'll take over. I've got my own plans." He looked at Hebidoshi. "You just worry about the other two kingdoms for now. When I take over I'll call off the whole kidnapping plan and things will take care of itself from there. All you have to do is figure out which of the other two kingdoms to take down first."

"Pah! That's the easy part," Hebidoshi scoffed. "It will obviously have to be Mukuro's, since she is the only one with one of her own on the inside. She thinks she's got this in the bag. She'll be easy to take down, once I figure out how."

"Just remember, don't be caught off-guard," Koenma told her. "You are not out of danger by any means."

"Of course. Thank you all for bringing this to me."

Koenma rose shortly followed by Kurama and Yusuke. The Reikai prince bowed slightly. "You are very welcome. Take care." They left. Hiei stayed, though one could hardly notice. He'd said nothing the entire time.

"I do hope you'll take what Koenma said to heart," he said finally, facing the cat girl. She looked to him and smiled.

"Of course. With kidnapping plans hanging over me, I know I'm not out of danger. Don't worry so much, though."

Hiei sighed. "I can't help it. You know how I am."

Hebidoshi laughed softly. "I know that for sure." She kissed him on the cheek. "You seem tired. Are you okay?"

"My own emotions wearing on me," the fire demon replied. He paused, looking off into space as Hebidoshi sat beside him. Her tail twitched curiously. He turned to her again, continuing, "So many years ago, from today, I found out that my mother killed herself. One of the only beautiful, loving people of her kind. She was never meant to live in a place like that." He sighed. "I never knew her. Just heard her pain as I was taken from her. She lost someone she desperately wanted to care for…and I can't help but wonder…am I destined for that same fate?"

"Everything happens for a reason," Hebidoshi replied. She warmly wrapped her arms around Hiei and lay her head on his shoulder. "If we are to be taken from each other, that is our destiny. Think of the reason. Maybe we will meet again from that day." She took his hand. "But know this…if we ever are to part, these kingdoms will have nothing to do with it. We will not lose each other to them."

Hiei was silent, but Hebidoshi knew that he had taken in her words. They just sat there in silence for a few moments. Silence is sometimes the greatest thing that can ever be spoken.

Well, I updated…the ending was kinda corny, though. Oh well. It was there, I was in the moment…blah, blah, blah. Well, please review!