Here we go again. Chapter Four will reveal why Hiei transformed and what advise Kurama will provide.

Chapter Four- Answers

Hiei slept the third day and night of the full moon away in order to protect anyone from being brutally slaughtered. When the sun rose the following day, he headed for Kurama's house. He knew the fox demon would be there, being Saturday and all.

The Jaganshi was so distressed about his situation, that he went to the front door of his friend's house, instead of the tree next to the kitsune's room. Ringing the bell, Hiei shifted from one foot to the other while he waited for an answer. The door opened to, thankfully, reveal Kurama on the other side.

"Hiei!" Kurama exclaimed, surprised that his teammate was at the door. "Where have you been? Everyone has been worried about you."

Hiei pushed his way in and replied, "You mean the detective and you. I doubt the fool was worried."

The red head rubbed the back of his neck, slightly embarrassed. "Actually, Kuwabara was worried."

"Hn," was the reply.

"You will be pleased to know that all of us are safe and unharmed."

"I'm not surprised. You haven't encountered any wolves." Hiei's ironic tone caught his friend's attention.

"Did you kill any wolves?"

"No." There was a pause. "Kurama, do you recall the idea you had a few days ago?"

"You mean a werewolf attacking?"

"Your assumption was correct."

"How did you find out?"

"I found out when I became the werewolf."

"You're a werewolf? But, how?"

"How should I know? I know for a fact that I've never been bitten."

"Perhaps, it's in your parentage. I could check with Spirit World if you like."

"The sooner I find out why I changed, the better."

Kurama frowned. "Hiei, is there anything else you wish to say?"

Kurama's question caused the short demon to replay the last three nights in his mind and his placid face crumpled. He took in a shaky breath. "I-I killed two humans and I couldn't stop myself. I don't like killing by some animal instinct. Can you help me?"

Kurama was surprised by Hiei's answer. It's no secret that Hiei doesn't care if humans die. But, killing them for food was a point he never dreamed of stooping to. Now that he had, it was tearing him up inside. The fox spirit heard a couple of clatters and looked down.

There were two black gems on the floor. Were they...? Looking at his friend, he was shocked to see tear stains on his cheeks. Hiei had cried! This fact told Kurama just how serious this matter was. Placing his hands on the fire demon's shoulders, he said, "I'll help you, Hiei. We have a whole month to plan. I'll go to Spirit World tomorrow and see what I can find out."

"Thank you. I'm going to take a nap and relax.."

"That's probably best."

Scooping up the gems, Hiei headed for the door. He paused and called back, "Don't tell the others. I'm not ready to tell anyone else."

"You have my word. I won't tell anyone else."

"Good." With that pronoucement, Hiei left.

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"Koenma, Kurama's here to see you," Jorge announced.

"Send him in," was the reply.

The double doors of Koenma's office slid open, admitting the red-haired demon in.

Koenma leaned forward in his chair, placing his interlaced fingers on the desk. "What can I do for you, Kurama?"

"I need to see Hiei's records if I could."

"What for?"

"I'm afraid I can not tell you. I have been sworn to secrecy."

"Kurama, I assure you that there isn't anything about Hiei that I don't already know. So, out with it."

"Very well. Hiei's a werewolf."

Koenma raised an eyebrow. "Already? I wasn't expecting him to do so for a few more years." Producing a folder, he opened it to the first page. "Hmm. Well, well. Apparantly, it is time for his change."

"Excuse me, but how and why has this happened?"

"It was his father. He was bitten by a werewolf before meeting Hiei's and Yukina's mother. Apparantly, the werewolf virus doesn't affect ice apparitions, thus only Hiei received it and he has reached the age where the virus can affect him without killing him."

"Ah. Thank you. Hiei will be pleased to know why this is happening to him." Turning on his heel, Kurama returned to the Human World.

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Opening the door to his room, Kurama froze and blinked. There, on his bed, was Hiei. The fire demon raised an eyebrow. "I was wondering when you would get back."

"How did you get in?"

"The window."

"Ah."

"So? What did you find out?"

"It was you father. A werewolf bit him before he met your mother."

Hiei looked relieved at finally knowing the truth, but then his look became one of horror. "What about Yukina?" he gasped.

"The werewolf virus has no effect on ice apparitions. You were the only one to receive it. You didn't change before because the virus would have killed you."

"That's all well and good, but it doesn't help me figure out how to stop from killing."

"I believe I have a solution for that. Watch."

Curious, Hiei watched as Kurama closed his eyes. He saw silver-white fur spread over Kurama's body as well as four tails growing out behind him. Hands and feet became paw and his ears became triangle-shaped and moved to the top of his head. Soon, a white, four-tailed fox with red eyes stood before him. Hiei stared in amazement. 'How did he do that?'

Kurama morphed back to his human form and Hiei asked the question he had been thinking moments before.

"It was the potion that allowed me to tranform into Yoko Kurama. I had somehow retained the ability to my spirit fox form. What I am proposing is that when you change, I will be with you in spirit form to watch you."

Hiei briefly closed his eyes. He could envision this plan working and he gave a small smile before opening his eyes.

"It just might work. Let's go for it." With Kurama behind him, Hiei felt that he could overcome his wolf's killing instincts.

Wow, Kurama really came up with a good idea. Will it work? Find out next chapter.