There goes chapter 9, I won't be able to update starting Tuesday because I'm leaving for Florida then when I come back it's school time again... So Happy Spring Break everyone and w00t for DisneyWorld and band trips!

Disclaimer: Sadly enough, nothing changed. I now own an InuYasha bag though!
Claimer: Animefreak11 owns Hisa and Lunasaturn owns Kya, Minomaru, Haru and Ryukhan, and we both own the plot as usual!

Chapter 9:Coming back?

Hiei glared one last time where Minomaru was standing before he disappeared, and nodded, wincing ever so slightly as he picked up the unconscious Kya after pulling out her scythe from her back. Hisa tried to carry Kurama but he was taller and heavier than she was, so she shifted her body to put herself under Kurama and as she held both Kurama's hands to her neck with one hand, she used her other hand to push herself off the ground.

Breathing a little harder now, Hisa looked around to spot Hiei but he had already left, probably extremely worried about Kya's injuries. Hisa bent forward and grabbed Kurama's leg, letting go of his arms she grabbed his other leg and it was as if he was having a piggy back ride. Trying not to stumble face first on the ground, Hisa took a step forward... this was going to be a long way back.

Hiei had indeed already left and was at the temple, being questioned by a shocked Yusuke and Kuwabara. "How did that happen?" "Who did that?" "What happened to you?" were questions asked at the same time, Yukina had already started to heal Kya but the poison was still flowing in her veins. Hiei tried to answer them but was cut off every time he tried so he gave up and just sat next to Kya who was laying on the couch.

Hisa felt the blood from Kurama's injuries being absorbed by her clothes and she thought she felt Kurama's skin get colder by each passing minute. 'He's loosing too much blood and I'm too slow! What to do?' she thought helplessly, swallowing back hesitation she shifted Kurama's body on her back and continued her slow progression, she was going to make it to the temple in time, or she would never forgive herself.

"Hiei you're bleeding too, why didn't you say so?" asked Yusuke bemused by Hiei's actions. Hiei glared in response as Yukina finished healing Kya, "The bleeding stopped but we still must take the poison out, it could kill her shortly." stated Yukina in her soft voice. Hiei's eyes widened along with Yusuke's and Kuwabara's, "But how are we supposed to do that?"

Kurama winced as Hisa stopped once again, she never would have thought the way to the temple would be so long. Unless of course she got lost, 'I can't be lost! Not now! Of all the times to get lost!' she grew angry with herself and stopped walking, bending so that Kurama's head was on her shoulder. "Hold on Kurama, I'll get you out..." she whispered.

"Hiei, where's Kurama and that new girl? You know Hisa, she went out too this morning." asked Kuwabara not seeing them present. Yukina finished healing Hiei as Kya fluttered her eyes open to see a ceiling, "What happened? Where's Minomaru?" she asked sitting up on the couch.

"Hn, he cowardly vanished." said Hiei standing up to head outside, "Wait where's Hisa? And Kurama?" inquired Kya willing to go with Hiei who turned around his eyes softening a little, "I'll go get them, you stay there to rest. You need it." and he blurred out of sight. Kya sighed and leaned against the back of the couch, exhausted indeed.

Hisa advanced more, oblivious she was headed right to the middle of the forest, unfortunately she wasn't really paying attention where she was walking because Kurama had just moved a little, causing her to trip on a rock. Everything was going slowly as she shut her eyes, instinctively putting her arms to somewhat catch herself as she fell on some branches.

Thud. Hisa cracked an eye open to see red, Kurama's hair, she sighed in relief it wasn't blood that she knew she was soaked with. Suddenly Hisa felt really tired, her little trip had stolen her energy, "Hi- sa?" asked a whisper, Kurama had awaken. Hisa used the last bit of energy she had to push herself off the ground, but quickly grabbed Kurama before he rolled dangerously off her back.

Hiei came to a halt at the battle field, he could smell Kya's blood mixed with his own and Kurama's. But where was he? He looked around and saw light footsteps heading to the center of this dreadful forest, 'Foolish onna, incapable of finding her way back.' Hiei once again blurred out of sight, searching for his injured friend.

"Kurama?" pleaded Hisa as he opened his eyes once again, "Are youalright?" he asked showing concern in his eyes. Hisa smiled, "I'm just fine. I'm sorry I wasn't able to get you to the temple, don't die because of me. Please don't die!" Kurama only smiled back, shutting his eyes once again.

Hisa felt despair building up inside her, she used her dirty hands, that she rubbed on her pants to get them cleaner, to apply it on the wound, more or less preventing blood flow out of the body. "He'll make it." came a voice from behind Hisa, she jumped around to see Hiei standing in his greatness.

Hisa could feel gratefulness filling up her heart and she smiled broadly to show her gratitude. "I'll take him. You turn around and head back to the temple." said Hiei, carefully slinging Kurama on his shoulders, Hisa nodded in understanding, pushing herself up again.

Hiei disappeared in a flash as Hisa was left alone, in this deserted forest. She headed in the direction Hiei had pointed out earlier and found the weight on her shoulder's gone, it was much easier to sail through those gigantic woods. Flapping of wings was heard above Hisa's head, she looked up instantly then walked on faster, trying to ignore the sound of footsteps behind her.

Hiei had arrived at the temple and lucky for Kurama it wasn't too late, his blood loss had been great but Yukina healed him in no time, all he needed now was some rest. "Hiei?" Hiei slided off the window sill and sat next to Kya, looking at her with an interrogating look. "How are your wounds?" Kya asked trying to hide her concern but it was visible nonetheless.

"Hn, I'm fine. You should get some rest though, you're exhausted." he replied locking his eyes in Kya's. Kya smiled, "You butt head! I'm fine!" she said trying to stand up but soon finding it very difficult to do so without feeling great pain in her back where her own scythe had stabbed her. "See? Now stay there." insisted Hiei standing up, "Where's Hisa?" she asked again, worried about her new friend.

"She's coming back." "On her own? What are you crazy? Go get her!" shouted Kya enraged that something may happen to her new found friend. "Hn, I'm no one's dog." replied Hiei as he blurred out of sight, Kya smiled "Thanks Hiei." she whispered as she laid back down on the couch, closing her eyes.

Hisa's heart was beating fast, she was sensing something close by but she wasn't sure it was footsteps, it sounded like... gliding. Soon her fast walk turned into a jog, the gliding kept her pace, right on her tail, the jog turned into a run as Hisa tried to see where she was headed, but the density of the branches of the trees kept most of the sunlight on top, leaving the forest in a dark, somewhat lighted aura.

The gliding seemed to increase its speed as Hisa took in sharp raspy breaths, she jumped over roots, ran in branches, in bushes getting grazed while doing so, 'What is this thing? Leave me alone!' thought Hisa her lungs burning for fresh air as she stopped at a familiar clearing. Breathing heavily Hisa glanced around, "That's where" she started as the gliding was accompanied by a hissing sound.

Hisa wheeled around, panting as she stepped back blindly, she wasn't sure whether she wanted to see what had been hunting her for quite a while now. Stepping back Hisa knocked something further back and as she turned to see what is was, the ground shook beneath her feet, throwing her to the ground.

Now able to see what the metal sound had been Hisa recognized Kya's scythe, her eyes widened as she carefully grabbed the handle and stood up somewhat confident. The gliding stopped and what seemed like a laugh erupted, "Ningen, will you try and defy me?" hissed the low, growling voice.

Hisa's grip on the scythe tightened as she stood her ground, her breathing slowly laboring into an even pace. Meanwhile Hiei was in a tree, trying to sense her but he didn't have to sense her energy, he could smell Kurama's blood all over her on faint scent. "Hn."

Hisa took another step back, and another then turned around and ran as fast as she could, the sunlight now more visible as there were fewer branches on the trees. Hissing was heard as the gliding started out faster than before, Hisa bit her lip as she continued running towards the sunlight, her grip on Kya's scythe stronger than ever. She could feel herself being trapped in between something but what?

Af11: Please excuse the OOCness... And that was longer because chapter 8 had been a little short. Hope you liked it though!
Yusuke: I don't get it... Why don't I have a bigger role?
Af11: Stop whining! Or you won't have a say in anything! It'll come later... Please review!

AnonymousHieiFan101: Cool pen name! Lol I say that a lot... You're hooked huh? Well I hope you'll stay hooked on for the rest of their incredible adventure! Err... Yeah cough anyway... Thanks for reviewing!