Hi ya!

Thanks for your patience, I didn't mean for it to take this long to update again! I promise the next chapter will be out MUCH (within the same month) sooner.

Now that I have like two chappies of reviews to catch up on, they'll be placed at the end. Thanx in advance!

If I owned Yu Yu Hakusho, do you think I would be writing these as a FAN fiction and not an actual episode! I DON'T OWN A DARN THING EXCEPT FOR THE PLOT OF THE STORY! I hope you're all happy.

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"They have been gone a long time. Do you think they are alright?" Yukina asked worriedly.

"Of course they are!" Botan said cheerfully, "They'll be back any minute now with Kurama and he'll be just fine!" But inside, Botan felt sick to her stomach with worry.

The door to the room suddenly blew open and Hiei appeared in front of them, cradling something in his arms underneath his cloak.

"Hiei," Yukina smiled, "Did you find Kurama? Is he alright?"

Hiei looked at the ground for a second, before pulling aside the corner of the cloak. Both girls shrieked when they saw the trembling kitsune in his arms, his nose buried in the crook between his elbow and chest.

"I-is that Kurama?" Botan whispered in fear, seeing that the originally silver youko looked more like a common red fox.

Hiei nodded, "It's blood." The girls shrieked again as Hiei moved to the bed and laid Kurama in the center of the large pillow. "Take care of him."

Yukina nodded and instantly ran up to the bed. "Please Kurama, hold on," she told the little youko. She felt a few tears roll down her face and form the hiruseki stones as she heard the quiet panting of the fox fighting to breathe.

Botan turned her tear stained eyes to Hiei as Yukina worked with Kurama. "What happened to him?"

Hiei answered quietly, but calmly, "Karasu took control of his thorn vines, which punctured him while suffocating him. He transformed to his fox form after using the last of his energy to defeat Karasu. Koenma and Yusuke are taking Karasu to the Makai Prison. Kurama went into shock on the way here; he needs to be helped." Botan slowly nodded as she turned back to the bed.

Yukina slowly untied the cloth around Kurama's neck and pulled it away, revealing the dozens of bleeding puncture wounds. She gently placed her hands around his neck, but jerked them back when Kurama jumped and yipped in pure agony. "I'm so sorry Kurama, but I must stop the bleeding." She slowly replaced her hands, but Kurama controlled himself and didn't move.

After fifteen minutes, Yukina had finished. "I was only strong enough to stop the bleeding. Kurama will have to heal on his own for awhile." Botan nodded and walked out of the room, seemingly to get something.

Yukina sat cross-legged on the bed and pulled the little form of her secret crush into her lap. "Kurama? Can you hear me?" Kurama gave a faint, little yip and Yukina smiled slightly. "You will be alright soon Kurama. Just hold on."

The door suddenly flew open and Yusuke and Koenma ran in. "How is he!" They both yelled, completely out of breath.

"Shut up you bakas!" Hiei hissed, looking back at the semi-conscious fox, "He needs to sleep."

"Sorry," the new arrivals whispered as they stepped up to Yukina. Kurama was still trembling in pain, but Yukina's cool hands felt very comforting on his sore bodoy. "He's looking better already," Koenma said with a little sigh of relief. Yusuke hesitantly reached out and touched the top of Kurama's head. When the fox barely moved, Yusuke slowly pet his head and scratched his silver ears.

Botan returned with a large bowl full of warm soapy water, a washcloth and a towel. Yusuke and Koenma both stepped back as Botan set the bowl and towel on the bed and handed the washcloth to Yukina. The ice apparition dunked the cloth in the water and wrung it out before starting to wipe the dried blood out of Kurama's fur. To Yukina's surprise, Kurama began to purr just loud enough for her to hear as she wiped off the blood.

After half an hour, Kurama's beautiful silver fur shined again, but every deep gash on his body could be seen clearly now. Botan knelt next to the bed and with shaky hands, began to bandage the wounds. The males watched quietly until the females finished. Kurama was finally sleeping quietly, with only a little whimper every once in awhile, in Yukina's arms. Yukina was so entranced by the little ball of fur wrapped almost nose to foot (as he doesn't have tails in human form, so they don't have any wounds), that she didn't even notice when Yusuke, Botan and Koenma exited the room.

Hiei watched his sister quietly for a few minutes as she pet the little fox with a loving gaze. He stepped down from the window and walked over to them. He looked at his slightly restless partner for a minute before looking at the aqua-haired woman. "You love him, don't you?"

Yukina's eyes shot up to him, her cheeks a deep scarlet. "Wh-what makes you say that Hiei?"

Hiei could barely keep from smirking, "You haven't let go of the fox since I brought him here. And I've seen the ways you look at him when in the same room." Yukina's blush deepened. "Do you love him?" Hiei asked again.

Yukina slowly nodded.

Hiei smiled slightly, "Good, because he loves you too."

Yukina looked back up at him, "Are you sure? I mean, why would he like me?"

Hiei was startled by her answer; who wouldn't like her? "He never goes anywhere without the hiruseki stone you gave him, and he gives you the exact same looks you give him; he is just able to hide them from the others a little better."

Yukina smiled, "I think I'll stay awake until I'm sure he is alright." Hiei nodded and walked out, leaving the young demon with the fox.

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Yukina woke with a jolt the next morning. (I fell asleep? Kurama!) She looked at her lap and sighed lightly. The silver youko was still there, sleeping quietly. (He stopped shaking, but he should eat something to help himself heal.) She slowly and gently laid the kitsune on the clean pillow and walked out of the room.

Yukina returned moments later with a bowl in hand, and was startled to see a pair of gold eyes looking back at her. "How do you feel Kurama?"

The youko gave a quiet yip, causing Yukina to frown slightly. "Still not too good? Your eyes look better." Kurama could now keep his sore eyes open, but he was still squinting badly. Yukina dimmed the lights as she walked over. "I brought you some soup, it should help a lot. You haven't eaten in three days." She sat again and set the bowl on the bed next to her.

Kurama slowly and gingerly got to his feet and walked up to the bowl. He slowly licked the soup and Yukina soon found herself stroking the soft, silver fur that hadn't been covered in bandages. She giggled when his four tails brushed against her hand and face.

When he finished, Kurama looked at the young demon in thanks and Yukina pulled him back in her lap. Kurama was just nodding off to sleep again, when he heard footsteps running toward them.

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The evil cliffies! They're back! Sorry everyone, but I have to stop here, cuz that's all the farther I've gotten past my beta right now. Newayz, as I have been saying foe awhile now, NEXT CHAPTER WILL BE THE LAST ONE!

KK, here are the awaited (maybe) reviewers' comments:

darksaphire: (Wipes away tear) Thank you so much. That is a really nice thing to say and I'm really glad you feel that way.

Kurama's Baby: I'm glad you're enjoying it. I hope this chappie was exceptional.

SilentSheWolf: Me no got bwain damage! J/k! And thanks for having me on your computer favorites, I'm glad you like it that much!

MikaSamu: "Beautifully" reviewed. LOL. I'm glad you liked those little details. I like them too, especially cuz I can picture the fox burying his nose in the cloak, and it was very cute!

SamuraiKai: Well…THANKS! A job well done is all that you all deserve for how great these reviews have been!

YamikiofAnime: Ew… GET IT OFF ME! J/K.

Tala ishtar, KaraKurama, lizzieXmarieXyoukai and IwuvMyKenshyPoo: Thank you all, sorry this is a little late, but I hope you liked it!

Thanx to all my loyal ppls. I'll get back as soon as possible.

Cya!

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