Crimson: Hello! I know I haven't updated in awhile, but it was worth it because I finally updated my other story! Hurray! Anyway here is the next chapter.

Hiei's POV

I was in the sweet darkness known as sleep. I was drifting in and out of consciousness, until it occurred to me. The fox's alarm hadn't gone off yet, or maybe it had, and I didn't know it. Then I realized that I wasn't in my tree…

That and I heard laughter

I slowly opened my eyes, letting them adjust to the light. The blurred form of Yumiko in the doorway came into view, and I blinked twice before I could see her straight. A smile was spread widely across her face, and she rolled back and forth on the balls of her feet innocently.

Something was up

Wearily, I rose and tossed my feet over the edge of the bed. Her smile increased suddenly, and I turned sharply to glare at her.

"Why are you smiling?" I snapped irritably. She looked away.

"Nothing." She answered smoothly. "It's not a crime to smile Hiei."

To smile, no. To pull some trick, maybe. To pull some trick on me, yes.

I ignored her comment, and turned my attention back to the room. Everything looked the same. Nothing out of the ordinary. What was she up to? I shrugged, finally figuring that I would find out when it came, and not a second sooner.

I jumped off of the bed, landing on my feet gracefully. Yumiko giggled, and I became annoyed that it sounded delightful. I stepped forward and, in my irritation, failed to notice the thin line of wire, dental floss braided together, being tripped. The line triggered some other contraption, and a bucket of ice water came falling down off the ceiling fan. I quickly moved out of range, and the bucket went crashing down to the floor.

When the event was passed, I turned around to glare at the girl. She only seemed slightly disappointed.

"Nice try." I replied, feeling rather smug. She smirked.

"I try my best." She replied modestly. I felt a little angered that she wasn't as irked as I was trying to make her. It was very amusing to see her angry after all.

"I assure you that this isn't over." She added. "Where would all the fun be if there wasn't a challenge?"

I shook my head at her childishness. Pulling tricks for fun? That was for inexperienced, foolish, little kids. I frowned in annoyance.

"What are you doing here? It had better be a better reason than you wanting to dump a bucket on my head." I deadpanned. She feigned a hurt look.

"Is little Hiei getting irritable? I thought only us females get that way, but apparently I am mistaken." She teased. I growled at the insult, and toke a dangerous step closer to her.

"Don't push me onna," I warned. She smiled, unaffected.

"You'd have to catch me first." She replied calmly, before adding, "And I doubt you can do that."

I would teach her. I walked towards, glaring at that incompetent little girl. She moved back one step, smiling amusedly.

"Oh, didn't like having your manly pride smashed did you?" she taunted. I finally snapped, and ran until I was inside the doorway, looking straight at her.

Only to have tripped another wire and send another bucket of water fall on my head; and worse….

It was filled with green dye.

Green hair dye

Where in the Worlds did she get that from? The dye dripped down my face and neck, staining them in a greenish color as well. Yumiko burst into a fit of laughter, holding the wall for support. Well I'm glad she finds this so amusing. I certainly don't. How the hell am I suppose to get this gunk out of my hair!

"Don't worry Hiei. It's not permanent. It'll come out with a little water and a lot of scrubbing." She said, answering my unspoken question for me. She was fighting down more laughter.

I'll show her what funny really is

I waited until her laughter died down a bit before glaring hard at her. She actually seemed a little remorseful, at least until I grinned evilly. Her eyes widened, and she started to take a step in the direction of the living room. I moved closer, never letting the grin slid from my face.

She frowned, and toke an experimental step backwards, and I moved one step closer. She gulped, and quickly turned around and ran as fast as she could down the hallway. I chuckled and ran after her, pacing myself so that I was directly behind her. Then to my surprise, she suddenly sped up and turned towards the doors leading to the backyard.

I cursed under my breath, not entirely wanting to risk somebody seeing me like this, but turned to follow her anyway. She reached the doors, yanked them open, and ran towards the giant tree by the forest. I smirked. She had forgotten to close the doors behind her, so all I had to do was speed up right next to her.

She gasped in surprise and stopped suddenly, turning back to head back into the temple. I hissed in frustration, skidded to a stop as well, and turned around after her. She was getting on my nerves! And it didn't help that she was both fast and tricky. Damn it!

She rushed through the doors, but this time remembered to turn around and close them before I reached them. My momentum was too great, and I ended up slamming face-first into the glass, and landed hard onto the ground. I grabbed my head in pain and irritation.

Yumiko gasped loudly, and quickly reopened the doors, kneeling down next to me.

"Oh Kami, I'm so sorry Hiei! Are you okay? Do I need to get Kurama? I didn't mean to hurt you! What if you got a concussion!" she blabbered on and on. I groaned, and attempted to sit up, only to fall back down in a fit of dizziness. I shut my eyes.

"Oh no!" she wailed. "I killed you!" She started to cry. I felt the urged to laugh. She really was quite dense. I opened one eye to look at her in amusement. She sobbed in relief.

"Don't do that Hiei!" she shouted, acting like it was my fault that my head hurt. "You stay right there. I'm going to get Kurama." She began to stand up, but I grabbed her wrist. There was no way the fox was going to see me with green hair!

"Don't you dare," I growled. She glared at me.

"Nonsense. I'm not going to just leave you here to die when I can get help." She seemed entirely serious, but I suddenly realized what she was doing. That little…

She pulled her wrist out of my grip, and ran back inside shouting, "Kurama! Hiei's dying!"

I loathe her

As expected, Kurama came running to Yumiko's plea, his face shrouded in worry. At least the bakas hadn't followed him. Kurama ran up to Yumiko with confusion, looking around.

"Where is…?" he began, but stopped short when he looked down. Yumiko was right behind him with a small, sadistic smile.

Did I mention how much I loathe her?

Kurama finally cracked. He choked on his laughter, trying his dire hardest not to laugh.

"I like what you've done with your hair Hiei," he stated with amusement. I growled angrily, and glared through Kurama and directly at Yumiko. Her smile just widened. She really was quite pretty when she smiled like that.

What the hell?

"Just help me up," I commanded irritably. Damn Her! Kurama shook his head, laughing with amusement, but helped me up anyway.

"What exactly did you do to him Yumiko?" Kurama asked, turning his head towards her. She smiled secretively.

"I just showed him whose boss," she replied simply. I huffed angrily to myself. Kurama just sighed.

"Look, I've got to get back to tutoring. Why don't you start Yumiko on some basic skills Hiei?" He begged, then added hastily, "They might come in handy."

I actually thought it over. It would be better for the girl to be able to defend herself, and I could always make it harder and more infuriating than usual for revenge. I nodded.

"Fine," I concluded. "But I'm taking a bath first."

And this stuff better come out too, I silently added to myself.

Or else she's dead

Crimson: I finally updated, and in Hiei's POV no less. Not to shabby, eh? I edited the first chapter some too! Thanks to all my reviewers for doing what they do best!

bloodyvixen13: Interesting name. I like it. Well, I wrote more, and I certainly hope that you like it!

SarnaKiro: I'm glad that you were happy when I updated. I live for the amusement of others.

Hiei-Touya-icedemon: Let me explain. Yumiko is not weak, but she is far from being a fighter, and in all truth, I have no plans to make her one. She is strong-willed and clever, but physically small and innocent. It's her attitude that makes her seem so big. But just look at her! You have to look down! Lol.

luvanime4life: Thank you! It is nice to know that I am not only great, but outstanding as well! If you hadn't noticed, I have a big ego that needs to be fed. Hehehe.

Black-Rose-Tsuki: Well, I didn't exactly update soon, but at least I updated right? It's a start…

HieiFan666: Lol. I would NEVER drown Hiei! Besides I enjoy the green hair better. As to the whole cloak thing, you'll just have to wait and find out what happens. I haven't even explained who Yumiko is yet!

Sweet snow and Hiei lover: Your name has to be the longest I have ever seen. But I have to agree with you. Ice cream is simply divine!

AnimeFreaks13: It's my winner! Hehehe. You're not being compared to an evil teacher, and you're not mean. Well, not exactly. I'd prefer to think of her as fiery and passionate. Not the romantic passionate, but the expressive passionate. Your character just fits into my plot so well, and this has to fit into the humor category, so her personality is so delightful!

Jessica: My other winner! I am glad that I actually hit your personality dead on with the hyperness. Chocolate is good, but I personally get hyper off of caramel and kool-aide. Interesting combo I know.

KayHiei: Well now you know what she did. Wasn't it deliciously devious? Mwahahahaha.

Icy AngelWings: Thanks for your concern. I'm obviously MUCH better now, especially with Spring Break and all. School has us all tied down, and I know that everyone can sympathize with it.

Nekosune: I love cats! I'm actually thinking about adding one to this story. Not a demon, but a normal house pet. Oh the possibilities! And you're welcome. I have never been told thank you so many times!

slancaster113: I do admit that the reaction was better than the action as well. I hope you got a kick out of what happened to Hiei. Yumiko got him good!

Dolphingirl32173: It's alright if you didn't review for the chapter before it. I know you care…well at least I THINK I do. Of course I am keeping this story up! Why the hell would I stop? I might be slow to update, but I don't plan on giving it up entirely. I am glad I gave you inspiration…I just don't think the Kurama and Hiei agree with me. Lol.

Kitsune Kit: You guessed wrong! Hehehe. I hate doing the absolute obvious, so I twisted it a bit. I made Yumiko put the first bucket with water, knowing that Hiei would be able to dodge it in real life. Bet you didn't expect the doors either.

ShadowRenaman: Friend! No she doesn't soak him. But I believe that you will find my means more entertaining, no? Kurama did save her though, at least in a way. Thank the Lord for Kurama! And for those pesky knights that say "NEEP," I say this. IT!

Crimson: 16 reviewers! Alright! Let's just see if I can beat it. I am competitive after all.