Author's Note: Hey everybody! Well, I'm sure there's quite a few of you who hated the ending of the last chapter. But I think you'll like this one. Thanks to Dragon Knight of Darkness who reviewed Chapter Four! Reviews mean a lot to me. On with the story!

Yusuke was awoken by a knocking on the door. He groaned, rolling out of bed.

'It's two a.m.,' he grumbled. 'Who the heck would be awake now?' Stumbling down the hall, the detective blearily fumbled with the lock.

'You know, normal people sleep right now,' he said. He opened the door.

Standing there was Hiei.

Without a word, the fire demon collapsed. Wide awake, Yusuke grabbed him before he hit the floor. Carrying Hiei to his futon, the boy carefully laid him down.

'Hiei, wake up!' Yusuke demanded. His mother was out somewhere and wouldn't be back until late the next day. He had to deal with this alone.

Placing his hand on Hiei's stomach, the detective flinched. Turning on a light, he saw that his hand was covered in blood. He quickly removed Hiei's cloak. The shirt underneath was torn and soaked with blood.

'Oh no,' Yusuke gasped. Pulling off what was left of the shirt, the boy stared in horror at the deep stab wound. (Once again people, Yusuke and Hiei are just friends.) Yusuke froze. What was he supposed to do? He never did anything like this. Healing was Kurama's job.

But the boy knew that he had to do something. Running into the kitchen, he grabbed the First Aid kit and dashed back to his room. He cleaned and bandaged the injury as best he could. Sitting on the floor, he sighed. The only thing now was to watch and wait.

The room slowly came into focus. Hiei sat up, his hand unconsciously going to his stomach. What had happened? He had held onto a scrap of consciousness when he had been stabbed. Then Kurama had left, and he had dragged himself to Yusuke's…

The fire demon's gaze settled on the detective. Yusuke was fast asleep, sitting against the wall. His mouth was open wide, and he was snoring loudly.

Despite himself, Hiei grinned. He coughed loudly, trying to wake Yusuke up.

It worked. The boy jumped, landing on the floor with a hard thud. In an instant he was standing, smiling happily.

'Hiei!' he cried. 'You're awake! That's awesome!'

'Don't get all emotional, Detective,' Hiei said gruffly. A small smile played across his face.

'How'd you get that wound, anyway?'

Hiei's eyes darkened. All mirth was gone as he recalled the night before.

'Kurama did it,' he stated. Yusuke stared at him incredulously.

'What, fox-boy?' he asked. 'Kurama wouldn't do that to his friend, Hiei. Are you sure-'

'I'm positive,' Hiei cut him off. 'He came to the park last night with a dagger. He's faster, and stronger, and…'

'And what?'

'And any mercy he had is gone,' the demon said. He turned away as tears came to his eyes. 'I don't know what happened, but he's going to kill us all. He thinks I'm dead, but you're in danger.'

'No way,' Yusuke insisted stubbornly. 'Not Kurama.'

Hiei turned back, frustrated and hurt. 'I'm telling you, it was Kurama! I know who came last night. I know who threatened you, and Kuwabaka, and…and Yukina. I know who…who stabbed me.'

Yusuke didn't know what to say. He had never seen Hiei so emotional over something.

'The fox has betrayed us,' Hiei stated. He stood up, despite his wounds, and threw on his cloak. 'We have to stop him, Yusuke. We have to make sure he doesn't harm anyone else.'

Yusuke hesitated. But all doubt was gone when he saw Hiei's face.

'All right then,' he said. 'Let's go.'

Kurama/Hitoro woke up. He stretched languidly as he crawled out of bed. 'That was a restful sleep, wasn't it?' he asked.

I hate you.

'Oh, is that all you have to say to me?'

Yes.

'Fine then. You know, I think I'll go to the park.' The fox smirked as he felt Kurama's anger and sadness. 'I want to see Hiei's body again, don't you?'

Don't go near him again. Have a scrap of respect and let the dead rest.

'But then it's no fun,' Kurama/Hitoro argued. He changed into jeans and a long sleeved shirt before heading out the door.

'Well, I get to decide whether we go or not. And we're going.'

Baka.

'Shut up.'

Hiei and Yusuke reached the park a few minutes later, Hiei tracking Kurama's ki.

He's still here? the demon thought. He stopped, waiting for Yusuke to catch up.

'Kurama's here,' he stated. He pointed to where his tree was. 'That was where he attacked me.'

It pained Hiei to look upon that clearing. For on the ground was his blood.

And Kurama's.

'Hiei! Over there!'

Hiei whirled, following Yusuke's gaze. Walking towards them was Kurama, unaware that the two friends were standing there.

Suddenly, Kurama froze, staring in disbelief at Hiei.

'But-but you're dead,' he said harshly. 'I killed you!'

Hiei! You're alive! Oh, thank Inari, you're alive!

'No, you didn't kill me,' Hiei said. His voice was strained, angry. 'You betrayed me, stabbed me, but you didn't kill me.'

Kurama snarled. He pulled out the rose hilted dagger. 'Well, I won't let you walk away this time!' he hissed. 'You or that idiot detective!'

'Let's finish it,' Hiei snapped. He unsheathed his katana, motioning to Yusuke. 'Come on, Detective,' he said. Yusuke nodded, readying his Spirit Gun.

'Let's finish it.'

To be continued…

Author's Note: Well, did everyone like that? Hiei's not dead! Yeah! This next chapter will be good. It's the big fight between Kurama/Hitoro, Yusuke, and Hiei. Who will win? Who will lose? You'll find out soon. Please review. Until next time!