A/N: Well now it's time for Hiei to execute is plan with Ketsueki and Chimamire. Oh and I'm sorry for not updating because I think I will only be able to update on weekdays and not weekends. Please forgive me. This is the last chapter I believe. So, I'm going to reply before hand because some people had questions that need to be answered before we start the chapter so without further ado…
ToCOrNot 77: Well thanks for reviewing and Chimamire is a female and Ketsueki is a male I know their names don't really fit into their genders that much, but I had to have their names referring to blood and I couldn't have all males or all females so I tried to fit their names with the right genders. Forgive me if everyone got confused.
Dragonsoulfire: Thanks for the great review and this is the last chapter unfortunately and I hope you like it.
Dragon Tamer 103088: Well Koenma's not going to be too happy when he finds out it's Hiei. Thanks for all the reviews.
Jessica: Thanks for the reviews and now this the last chapter of the series and from some reason I feel strangely relieved yet sad at the same time.
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Chapter 8: Finding Out the Truth
They all arrived at Koenma's office and found him stamping some papers busily. He looked up and viewed the three humans before him. "Hmm," he said as he looked over the blacked haired one…for some reason Koenma found him strangely familiar. "Well since you have committed a series of crimes that include manslaughter. I sentence you to the Reikai dungeons for fifteen years," said Koenma. Two grim reapers appeared and they led the three away from Koenma's office towards the dungeons. "Hey have any of you notice that those three look strangely familiar?" asked Yusuke to Kurama. Kurama nodded and frowned, "Yes, I have…the strange part is—" He stopped and bowed his head. Kuwabara tilted his head to the side and shrugged, "Well we have to find shrimpy right?" he asked. Kurama nodded, "I can't believe that he didn't tell us about his spirit energy," muttered Yusuke, "We could've helped him." They all nodded their agreement and headed out of Koenma's office towards Ningenkai.
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The grim reapers led them across the hallway passing the spirit vault when Ketsueki and Chimamire both knocked out the grim reapers. "Okay quickly," muttered Ketsueki hastily opening the door and hearing the alarm go off. Once they entered however there were mountains of treasure and they couldn't find the red jewel. "Where is it?" shouted Ketsueki as he dug through the pile of gold coins in the corner.
"Looking for this," asked Kurama from the doorway holding up the blood stone. Chimamire's eyes widened and so did Hiei's, "How'd you get that?" growl Ketsueki his eyes flashing dangerously. Kurama smiled, "It was simple. I knew I recognize you people from somewhere and well it's easy to see what your motives are if already captured and killed once." Hiei looked down guiltily he finally realized his mistake. He should've gone to the rest of his teammates instead of just trusting the enemies. Ketsueki narrowed his eyes and transformed himself. His form took on Hiei's shape his blood red eyes gleaming triumphantly. Kurama looked startled and he shifted his gaze from Hiei to the real Hiei his mind trying to decipher what was happening. Ketsueki smiled and pulled out his katana and lunged at Kurama. Kurama reacted instantly he pulled a rose from his hair and transformed it into his rose whip about to lash Ketsueki, but hesitated when his mind processed Hiei coming after him and not Ketsueki. "Like they said," started Ketsueki, "Looks can be very deceiving." He slashed Kurama on the arm and he closed his eyes in pain dropping the blood stone. The blood stone headed for the ground and Chimamire screamed and Ketsueki was about to grab it before it fell, but it was too late. Hiei watched the red jewel shatter as it hit the ground and a blast of cold chilly air pulsated off of the shattered fragments. "Great job, idiot fox!" screamed Chimamire as she tried in vain to put the pieces of the stone back together, "There goes are only hope of getting cured." Kurama reopened his eyes and frowned, "But there is no cure. The man who sent out the virus said there was no cure." Ketsueki reverted back to his original form and stared at Kurama with hatred. "You're wrong that old man said if we were to bring the blood stone back to him he would be able to release the power trapped within and cure us," said Ketsueki.
"You're wrong. He was only tricking you to get the blood stone himself. It's not made for demons this stone it's made for humans to use to become young again," said Kurama, "He wanted to become eternally young like a demon he said that maybe he would be one step closer to becoming a demon again." Kurama closed his eyes and said what the old man told him before he left…
Before Kurama walked off towards the city the man stopped him, "Wait I have one more thing to say before you go." Kurama turned around and studied him closely. "Those demons that you fought before hand…those four what happened to the stone they we're trying to steal?" Kurama cocked an eyebrow, "The stone…why do you want to know about the stone?" The old man looked down, "One thing as a human has taught me this…compassion. No demon can accomplish compassion as a human can. Now I worry about those demons. I shouldn't have tricked them into stealing that stone for me I should've just left them be and let them figure out some of the joys of being a human…" Kurama smiled the man wasn't as all bad as he seemed. He wasn't cold hearted anymore like his demon self. The man looked up into his emerald eyes, "I just want you to tell those four to live their life as a human and figure out these joys. If you ever see them again tell them that."
Kurama opened his eyes and watched Ketsueki and Chimamire carefully to gauge their reaction after telling them this. They all stared wide eyed at Kurama and they bowed their heads. "We could try," said Chimamire letting the shattered pieces fall from her hands. Yusuke and Kuwabara suddenly rushed in, "Alright drop the jewel…" shouted Yusuke, but stopped when he saw the shattered pieces, "Um okay so you dropped it…" said Yusuke smiling sheepishly. Ketsueki and Chimamire both got up and walked towards the Reikai Tantei, "I guess we should reflect on the old man's words…for fifteen years," said Ketsueki as they were led away by the same two grim reapers. They glared profusely at the two while rubbing their heads for being knocked out so fiercely. Once they left the rest of the Reikai Tantei turned towards the last remaining human. Hiei bowed his head, "…I'm…sorry," he said finally after much difficultly. Kurama smiled, "It's alright," Kurama said leading Hiei towards Koenma's office.
"Yeah shrimpy you should've just told us about the spirit energy. We would've helped you and think about it being a human ain't so bad," said Kuwabara trying his best to comfort Hiei instead of saying something sarcastic. Hiei glared at Kuwabara, "Are you trying to be nice because it doesn't fit you, baka," said Hiei. Kuwabara swelled with anger forgetting that he was suppose to be nice, "Fine then shrimpy! Just trying to act comforting! No matter what you'll still be the cold heart demon like you always were!" shouted Kuwabara. Yusuke laughed and Kurama smiled slowly yet surely everything was starting to become normal again. They arrived inside Koenma's office and Hiei stood before the young toddler trying to make himself look submissive, but was failing miserably as he kept glaring at the little toddler. Koenma sighed and watched Hiei slowly, "Well I guess I can't send you to the Reikai dungeons," said Koenma and Hiei almost brightened before Koenma spoke again, "However that still doesn't atone for all those human lives you took. So I'm increasing your parole time with the Tanteis." Hiei glared angrily at Koenma and was about to open his mouth when Koenma silence him with raising his hand. "Now I know that your parole was considered over, but now it's not. This is punishment and now you have to stay in Ningenkai no exceptions and I'm assigning you to stay in Genkai's temple," said Koenma.
"Brat," muttered Hiei as he reluctantly agreed to accept Koenma's punishment. Koenma then nodded and shooed them out of his office. Once they were outside Hiei cursed and mumble incoherent things under his breath. Kurama smiled, "Cheer up, Hiei. Now you get to stay in Ningenkai with us," said Yusuke. Hiei narrowed his eyes at the wall, "I'd rather not." The four made their way to Ningenkai. "Oh don't be like that Hiei," started Kurama, "Now you have all the time in the world to find the joys of mankind and human life. I wouldn't be surprise if you even start to like being a human."
"Shut it, fox. That will never happen," said Hiei, but smiled anyways.
Eighty years later…
Yukina laid flowers on the tombstone and sniffled. She slowly closed her eyes and gave her respects to the dead. She stood up and left the graveyard as a lonely wind ruffled the flowers' delicate buds. On the tombstone was…
And here lies Hiei best of friends and the greatest brother. The one who found all of life's precious joys and treasures.
Owari
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A/N: So did you like this fic. It took me a long time to get this chapter down and I admit I had to rewrite it twice to get it just right. I didn't know how to end it and finally I did after all these long years. So I hoped you enjoyed this fic and I know the part about Kurama and the old man was sort of lame, but it was necessary for the fanfic. Anyways good day to y'all.