Kurama sits with Hiei's body his face numb with shock and pain. He had arrived too late
to save his friend, his love. It was his fault, he realized. If I had told him my feeling then
he never would have left. Kurama stood slowly as he realized he needed to bury Hiei's
body. But then a thought struck him. Grabbing Hiei he disappeared from the Makai.
Genkai glanced up then stood slowly. "Bring him here." She ordered briskly. Kurama
laid him down on the futon she indicated. Examining him she confirmed what both of
them knew Hiei was gone. Genkai looked at the fox then motioned for him to sit.
"You were friends Kurama, and I often suspected perhaps more, you may grieve here without fear of discovery."
Kurama nodded then began to speak to thank her, but then the words just came pouring out.
"I loved him, and he me but…" A streaked down his cheek. "We never told each other until it was too late. Hiei, was the only one who understood my pain..." He began to cry and burying his face in his arms he sobbed as the pain cut through him anew. Genkai moved over to comfort him but he stood his cheeks lined with tears. "I will get his soul back…. I swear…"
Genkai just stood blinking in disbelief.
Hiei floated over his body. "Kurama…" He whispered mournfully as his fox cried over him. Hiei realized he was dead and knew he had waited to long. "Damn!" He shouted as he watched Kurama grieve. A few moments later Kurama and his body disappeared and Hiei sighed frustrated. He waited angrily for the soul collector to appear when he heard a small cough behind him and a nervous giggle. Whirling he saw Botan perched on her broom eyeing him nervously.
"Hello, hiei…" she said attempting a smile which withered under his glare.
"Hn," was his only reply.
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