Hi ya!

Sorry it's taken so long to get this to you; my life is getting REALLY hectic and this story has just seemed to have lost its spark in me. But I NEVER leave anything unfinished, so here it is!

N e wayz, this is the last chappie (sobbing) and it's mostly just a wrap up of everything and a lead into a sequel(?). Thanx to all who reviewed this story from the very beginning; it really brought up my courage to add a CSI story to TV Shows, and it's a HUGE hit! If ya like CSI, please check out that story too. Deadly Nightmare.

Disclaimer: If I owned Yu Yu Hakusho, I would NEVER have let them take it off the air! Gosh! says it should be airing again January 1, 2006, but that's too long of a wait!

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Epilogue: Yukina's Thoughts and Surprises for All

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"How is he?" Yusuke asked as he burst into the room, causing the little fox to jump from Yukina's lap to defend her.

Kurama jumped in front of Yukina and growled in his half awake state, but then seemed to sigh in relief and annoyance when Yusuke's blurry face came into view.

The Spirit Detective looked shocked at the reaction, "What was that all about Kurama?"

The youko just shook his head as he jumped back on the bed and lay down, breathing heavily.

Hiei had seen the whole thing from the door and walked in with an eyebrow raised. "Being a little protective kitsune?"

Kurama growled lightly in his speared throat and closed his eyes, clearly telling the others to drop the subject.

"Hn." Hiei walked up and, to everyone's surprise, sat on the bed next to the fox. Kurama looked up in confusion when he felt the corner of the bed lower from the added weight and looked straight at Hiei. The fox nearly jumped when Hiei gently scratched the top of Kurama's head.

"Stupid fox. You're going to get yourself killed one of these days, and I won't help you out of it."

Kurama could practically smell the lies, but he growled anyway, just to see what Hiei would do. Hiei grunted, then walked over to the window.

Yusuke looked from the fox demon, to the fire demon, then back again before giving up on the whole thing. (I'll never understand those two. Darn demons don't know when to give a guy a break so that he can understand 'em…) He then looked back to the bed. "How long d'ya think you'll be in that form Kurama?"

Kurama yipped quietly a few times and looked at Yukina. She smiled slightly, "He said at least today, and maybe tomorrow. He will transform back to his human form after he has regained enough energy."

Yusuke nodded and everyone fell quiet.

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Soon after, Kurama fell back to sleep, so Yusuke and Hiei quietly left, leaving Yukina alone in the room.

She sat quietly with the little fox in her lap, running her fingers through the silky fur as she changed his bandages. (He is so beautiful in this form, just as in his other two.) Yukina blushed furiously at this thought. (Maybe Hiei is right. I guess I do have feelings for Kurama.) She soon let her thoughts slip away into peaceful sleep.

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The first thing Yukina felt when she awoke the next morning, felt like soft silk.

(Kurama's fur. He's still here.)

She opened her eyes and gasped as her blurry vision showed the fur to be a fiery red. (No! Please not again!)She shrieked mentally, thinking Kurama was covered in blood again.

"Kurama!"

Emerald eyes snapped open and he jumped up, "Yukina! What's wrong?"

Now that she was fully awake, Yukina could see that what she had felt wasn't the fur of Youko Kurama, but the crimson hair of Suuichi Minamino.

"You are human again," she said happily.

Kurama looked startled for a minute, then looked at his arms and chest. "So I am. I must have gotten enough energy and transformed while we were asleep." His gaze slowly moved up to her, "Thank you Yukina. I wouldn't have survived if it wasn't for you."

Yukina blushed as she wrung the blankets in her hands. "I didn't do anything really."

Kurama's eyes widened at this statement. "Yukina, I may have been half blind, but I could still see. It was you who took care of me."

Yukina looked into his eyes, they were as bright and beautiful as ever. "You're back to normal," she whispered as she hugged him tight.

Kurama winced in pain, "Well, not quite."

Yukina jumped back. "I'm sorry. I don't know how I forgot."

"It's all right. It was an accident," Kurama assured her.

Yukina looked at the tattered and bloody clothes Kurama wore from the battle two days earlier. "You should probably change out of those clothes, they're completely ruined. Hiei brought these yesterday for you." She stepped off the bed and walked over to the table, where she picked up some clothes and handed them to Kurama.

Kurama smiled lightly; he lived in his own home now and his mother was out of town on business, so Hiei had to have picked the clothes. (I'm surprised he didn't pick any of my dark things.)"Thank you Yukina. I will not take long." He stood up slowly and walked to the adjoining bathroom.

(He's very balanced for being injured and having four paws for two days.)Yukina thought with a little hint of amusement. She sat quietly until the door opened again.

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Kurama stepped back into the room in his new clothes; blue jeans, a yellow t-shirt with a red jacket on top and a pair of white sneakers. (The outfit he was wearing in the Chapter Black saga when they were at the hospital.) "We should probably go see the others before they barge in again," he said with a slight chuckle.

Yukina nodded, still looking the fox up and down. His clothing hid most of the bandages, except for the ones around his hands and neck, and he still seemed pale, meaning he needed more blood. But she smiled when she saw the tear gem hanging clearly around his neck.

(He kept it, and put it on a chain!) She thought happily. She shook her head slightly as she focused again. "D-do you think you should be walking around now? You still look pale."

Kurama smiled sweetly, "I'm still a little tired, but I will be fine. Let's go see the others, shall we?"

Yukina nodded and smiled.

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Yusuke and Kuwabara were in the hallway when they met up with Koenma and Botan.

"Yusuke," Botan said in mock surprise, "I have never seen you come here willingly on your own so often."

"Ha, ha, ha," Yusuke grumbled, "We came to check on Kurama. How's he doin'?"

"We haven't been in there yet," Koenma said quietly, "But his energy seems to have improved greatly."

They opened the door to the office just as Yukina was walking out of the bedroom, shutting the door quietly behind her.

"Hey Yukina!" Kuwabara said cheerfully, causing the others to groan quietly, "How are you?"

Yukina smiled kindly. She knew about Kuwabara's crush (coughobsessioncough) on her, but she only saw him as a close friend. "I'm fine Kazuma, thank you for asking."

"How is Kurama?" Botan asked.

"Why don't you ask me for yourself?" A calm voice answered.

Everyone's gaze shot to the desk, where Kurama was leaning casually against it, a slight smile on his face.

"AHHH!" Kuwabara yelled as he fell backwards and hit his head against the wall, leaving a large bump. He quickly stumbled over to Yukina, grabbing the young maiden's hands in his own. "Oh Yukina, my sweet. Could you please fix Kazuma's little boo boo?"

Yukina looked at Kuwabara in slight annoyance for a minute, before she slowly answered. "Umm, sure Kazuma. Let me help you."

Yusuke sighed. "Leave the poor girl alone. Can't you see she doesn't like you?" He shook his head and turned back around. "So fox-boy, you're not a fox anymore, (a/n: sorry, but I had to do it. :D) and you're not wearing your glasses. That a good sign?"

Kurama nodded, "It will take awhile longer for the whiplashes and scars to heal, but thanks to Yukina, I should be ready for the next case."

"NO YOU'RE NOT!" Yusuke, Botan, Kuwabara and Yukina yelled at the same time.

"Are you seriously trying t' kill yourself Kurama!" Yusuke yelled as he came face-to-face with him.

Kurama answered him calmly, "No Yusuke, I'm not. But there are things to be done that only I can accomplish."

"Stop fighting it Detective, Kurama always wins in the end."

Everyone, but Kurama, jumped again and turned to the window.

Hiei was sitting on the sill, arms crossed, staring out the window as if he had been there the whole time. "I thought you would have learned that by now."

"Thank you Hiei," Kurama said lightly, "Someone who understands the terms of my arguments."

"SHORTY!" Kuwabara yelled, "What is it with you demons and scaring us?"

Yukina and Kurama laughed lightly and Hiei just gave a bored, "Hn."

Kuwabara gave an undignified grunt and tried to hold Yukina's hand again, but the female quickly moved her hands and moved slightly toward the window. She may not show it, but she could tell how protective Hiei was while around her; and she knew he wouldn't let Kuwabara near her again.

Koenma cleared his throat loudly. "Well, now that we know you are all right Kurama, I would like you to go home and rest. I'm sure Yusuke can handle everything for a few days."

Kurama held back a Youko-like growl and just nodded. "Of course, I will go home. Mother has probably called checking up on me by now."

He turned to leave, when a small hand gently grabbed his arm. He looked back to see Yukina. "Is there something wrong Yukina?"

Yukina blushed furiously as she quietly said, "Kurama, maybe I should stay with you tonight. To make sure you are alright."

Kurama raised an eyebrow, but nodded. "If you would feel better. But you should ask Hiei, I believe he came here to return you to Genkai's temple."

Yukina turned to Hiei and he could see how much she wanted to spend more time with the fox. Besides, he'd rather her spend time with Kurama than the big buffoon must I name names?.

"Hn, I don't care, it's your home kitsune."

Yukina's smile grew as she turned back to Kurama.

"Come, my lady," Kurama said politely as he slipped her arm through his and led her out the door.

Yusuke watched them leave, then turned back to the others. The detective doubled-over in laughter when he saw Kuwabara; mouth hung wide open and eyes just as wide, still focused on the door.

"Sorry Kuwabara," the detective gasped between fits of laughter, "But I think the fox has outfoxed you again." Pun totally intended. D

Kuwabara didn't know what to do; the girl he has a huge crush on, just left with one of his best friends. He did the manliest thing he could; he fainted.

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Yukina looked around the cozy living room as Kurama closed the door behind them.

"This is a beautiful house Kurama."

"Thank you." Kurama set his jacket down on a chair, then turned back to Yukina. "Would you like me to show you a room?"

"Yes, please," Yukina said.

Kurama led her up the stairs and to the second door to the end.

Inside was a nice sized room; with a bed, desk, chair, and other pieces of furniture.

There was also another door to an adjoining bathroom.

"You are welcome to stay here as long as you'd like Yukina," Kurama said before he walked out of the room and opened the door at the end of the hall. "This is my room if you need anything."

Yukina nodded slightly as she looked at the ground. "Kurama, you wouldn't mind if I-lived here. Would you?"

Kurama was surprised by this; and for once, let it show. "Of course not. Is everything alright with Genkai?"

"Oh yes," Yukina immediately insisted, "Genkai is wonderful. But she said I should try and live somewhere that I could be closer to my friends."

Kurama smiled, desperately trying to keep his emotions under control. "I would love for you to live here. I wouldn't have it any other way."

Yukina smiled brightly as Kurama continued. "Would you like something to eat?"

"Yes, please."

Kurama led her back downstairs and Yukina slowly slipped her hand into his.

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OK! That's it! I'm so sorry for such a long wait for such a crapy ending. It didn't end as I had expected, but at least it's done. I'm not sure about the sequal; I dunno if I want to do it or not. I'll see how I feel after I finish work on my CSI stories.

Thank you all for you great reviews, and your patience with the updations. Even though the story is done, I'd love to still receive reviews from this; no matter if you read this today, or five years from now. I always love to hear what others think about my work.

Love always

Kittyluv (Ali)