Here's the second chapter. I hope you enjoy!

Disclaimer: black mirage does not own Yu Yu Hakusho.

Chapter Two: What's Wrong?

"Yes, Mother. I'll be right back." Kurama closed the door behind him as he headed out to get groceries. His mother had a cold and she didn't have the strength to leave the house. He was a little worried about her. He stuffed his hands in his pockets and headed towards the store. 'I hope Yukina's all right. No one has heard from her in a week.' Along the way to the store, a few girls sighed as they looked at him. He simply smiled in return. He really didn't feel like talking to his fans. They probably would kidnap him and keep him in their basement. He smirked at this thought. It wouldn't have surprised him.

As he was in the store, he heard shouting in the next aisle. Being curious, he scooted around the corner to find none other than…Yusuke and Keiko. He heard a few words like "but what if" and "she's fine" coming from the arguing couple. Kurama smiled and walked up to them.

Keiko noticed him first and smiled. "Hello, Kurama. Yusuke here is just being a jerk. Of course, what's new?"

"Hey!" Yusuke said.

"He says that he doesn't care where Yukina is," Keiko said, while glaring at the spirit detective.

"I didn't say I didn't care. I said we don't need to worry about her. I'm sure she's fine."

Keiko just sighed and turned to Kurama. "So, how's your mother?"

"She's doing alright. She has a small cough. Nothing to worry about."

"Have you heard anything from Yukina?"

"No. Like Yusuke said though, I'm sure she'll be fine." Kurama smiled reassuringly. "Well, I have to get back to shopping. Goobye." He smiled and turned around, heading back to where he had first heard the shouting. He, too, wondered why Yukina hadn't contacted them.

"Oi, Hiei!" a certain ferry girl shouted up into a tree.

'Can't I get some damn sleep around here?' he thought while mumbling to himself. "What?" he growled.

"Oh, stop being like that. I need to talk to you, so come here!" she said, pointing to the spot in front of her.

"No."

"It's about Yukina," Botan replied.

Hiei opened one eye and looked at her. "I'm fine right here."

Botan sighed. "Well, fine. Have you seen her around lately?"

"No."

"Well, no one has seen her for a few days. We're worried."

"Stop your damn worrying then. She'll be fine. She's probably at Genkai's. In case any of you have forgotten, she does live there." Even though he said this, he was worried. He would have to go check for himself after the bubbly onna left. Botan threw up her hands in surrender.

"Yes, but no one has talked to her. It's like she's avoiding us. Well, Koenma has another assignment for me anyway." With that, she summoned her oar and flew off, her blue hair blowing behind her. Hiei made sure she was gone, and then headed for Genkai's temple.

"She doesn't want to be bothered," Genkai said to the group that had assembled in front of the temple.

"But we want to make sure she's alright," Keiko said.

"Yeah! We haven't seen her for awhile," Kuwabara said.

"You're probably just dying from that aren't you?" Yusuke said to Kuwabara.

"Shut up!" he shouted at his friend.

Kurama was standing back from the group, leaning against the tree that Hiei was currently sitting in. They watched as they made futile attempts at getting in.

"Well, what's wrong?" Botan asked.

"I don't know," Genkai said. Her hands were held behind her back as she tried to stay calm. Yusuke walked up to her.

"Just let us see her!" he yelled.

"Listen, dimwit, I'm just doing what she asked."

Yusuke sighed, but continued to glare as he turned around. Everyone finally decided to sit down on the stairs, excluding Hiei and Kurama. Botan also left, having more work to do as the ferry.

A breeze ruffled Kurama's red hair as he crossed his arms. "What do you think's the matter?" he asked the fire demon that was looking down at him.

"How am I supposed to know?"

Kurama sighed. 'I had felt Yukina's presence close by when we had that party. Maybe she heard something that she didn't like. I have to ask her.' He started walking for the temple. "I'll be back. I'm just going to see if I can get in there," he answered Hiei's thoughts. He walked up the many flights of stairs and knocked on the door. Genkai answered, not looking very happy.

"What?"

"Can you please ask Yukina if I can speak with her?" Kurama asked, as politely as he could.

Genkai raised her eyebrow but nodded.

"Thank you." Genkai walked off for a bit. Kurama continued to stand there, but looked back to see if Hiei was watching. Before he could find out, Genkai was back.

"She said she would talk to only you."

Kurama nodded and followed Genkai to Yukina's room. He knocked after Genkai left.

"Come in," a voice inside answered. Kurama opened the door, shutting it softly behind him. "Good morning, Kurama-san," she said, smiling at him. Her eyes were red and puffy, like she had been crying. He didn't see any Hiruseki stones, so he figured she had hid them. "Come and sit by me if you want," she said, motioning to the spot on her bed. He came and sat by her.

"What's wrong?" he asked. She didn't reply as she started crying again. He hesitantly put his arm around her shoulders. He waited until she had stopped and looked at her.

"Kurama-san, I-I-I was very troubled at something I heard," the ice apparition said, looking away. Kurama put on a calm expression, waiting for her to continue. "I know you knew I was there. Why did you keep talking?"

The realization hit him full in the face at what she said. 'She knows about Hiei!'

Yukina whispered, "Why has no one told me that Hiei-san is my brother?"

There was silence in the room for a minute. And in that situation, a minute is a very long time. "It's not in my place to tell. I don't know how Hiei would react if you knew." Yukina looked at him, sadness apparent in her eyes. "Why do you think Hiei didn't tell you?" Yukina just looked away. Kurama sighed. "Alright, I'll tell you. But don't let Hiei know just yet. Let me explain it to him." Yukina nodded. "Hiei didn't tell you, because he thought you wouldn't accept him as your brother."

Yukina sighed. "Oh,"she said. She sounded doubtful.

"That's what he told me. He hasn't told many others, but I believe him. He could never be ashamed of you. He loves you," the fox demon said. Yukina turned away, but not before Kurama saw disbelief in her eyes. There was nothing he could do.

"Thank-you Kurama-san for visiting me," she said. "I think I would like to take a nap now." She smiled as he nodded and headed towards the door.

"Don't worry, Yukina," he said before he left. He couldn't help but wonder how upset she really was.

There was tapping at the window to his room. Hiei hadn't been there when he left the temple and he was hoping he would visit later on. He just didn't know if he should tell him what Yukina knows. He probably should wait. He went over to the window and opened it, a strong breeze following Hiei's entrance. The dark form leaned against the wall with his arms crossed.

"How are you Hiei?" Kurama asked, not really expecting an answer. And not getting one.

He looked at Kurama with his usual stare.

"Ah yes, Yukina. Well, I haven't found out what's wrong." Kurama sat in his chair and fiddled with a pencil nervously.

Hiei knew right then that Kurama was hiding something. The fox never fiddled. He never was this nervous. What was going on? "What are you hiding fox?"

"What do you mean?"

Hiei glared. "You know what I mean."

"I'm not hiding anything, Hiei. Why would I do that?" Kurama gazed at him calmly.

"We'll see about that." Hiei gave one last glare before jumping out the window into the night.

Kurama sighed and plopped down on his bed, his head in his hands. 'What am I supposed to do? He'll find out sooner or later! I just wonder how he'll take it. Sometimes I wish he didn't know me that well.'

Yukina lay in bed, thinking of what she had overheard at the party. Was she that unworthy? Did Hiei not love her? She would like to believe Kurama's words, but something inside of her wouldn't allow it. She felt like something was slowly eating away inside of her. It was so painful. She didn't know what to do to stop all her suffering. The smartest thing would be to confront Hiei about it. But that might make him angry, and she didn't want to do that. She cared for him too much. She would just have to wait to see what happens.

Hiei lay in his tree in the park. Stars shone above him, somewhat lighting the surrounding area. The fox was hiding something. That he knew. But what? He couldn't sleep. He jumped down from the tree and headed for a clearing, planning on practicing. He drew out his katana and started on a series of slashes, punches, and kicks. He hated it when he didn't know what was going on. It made him feel stupid, and not to mention hurt his pride. He thought Kurama told him everything. He didn't like it when people hid things from him. While he was thinking these things, he continued training, sweat glistening off of his bare chest. He would find out sooner or later, no matter what.

Author's note: I know it still is a little short but I'm leaving for a week to go to my grandma's and I won't be able to update. So, hope you enjoyed this chapter!