I'm baaack! And I'm here with chapter 4! Aren't you all happy for me? silence Fine, be that way. Then I guess I won't update to chapter 4 then. J/K. Of course I'll update! Please R&R and R&F!

Disclaimer: I still do not own Yu Yu Hakusho or all its glory.

Knock, knock

'Sam, are you awake?' Sam heard Keiko ask.

'Yes, Keiko, I'm awake,' Sam answered.

'Breakfast is ready,' Keiko stuck her head in the doorway so she could see Sam.

'Okay, I'll be down in a minute,' Sam said, brushing her hair.

Five minutes later, Sam walked down the stairs and saw everyone at the table, eating. Suddenly, memories came back to her. Memories of her family. This was something Sam hadn't seen in years. The last family meal she had with more than two other people was just before her family was killed.

'Sam, is something wrong?' Kurama asked when he noticed Sam staring at the table.

'Huh? Oh, no. I was just thinking…' she trailed off.

'About your family?' Yukina asked.

'Yeah, my family,' Sam answered.

'You must miss them a lot,' Botan said. 'How long has it been since you lost them?'

'Three years next month,' Sam answered. She looked like she was about to cry.

'Do you want to eat anything before you leave?' Kurama asked, trying to change the subject.

'No, I'm fine,' Sam answered, sitting down at the table. She set her head in her arms and started crying. "I miss mom the most. I wish they had never died."

'Sam? Are you okay?' Kurama asked, sitting down next to her and placing his hand on her shoulder.

'I don't want to talk about it,' Sam replied.

'Come on, let's go into the other room,' Kurama said, helping her up and leading her out of the kitchen.

Kurama walked into the front room and sat Sam down on the couch and sat next to her. He held her until she stopped crying. He didn't notice Hiei standing in the doorway, watching with caring eyes.

'Are you okay?' Kurama asked his cousin when she stopped crying.

'No,' Sam answered. 'I wish they never got into the car that day.'

'It's not easy accepting something that you don't want. But remember that you have other people that love and care about you,' Kurama smiled at her. 'Including me.'

'Thanks Kurama,' Sam said, hugging the kitsune.

'Anytime,' Kurama said. 'Let's take you home.'

Twenty minutes later, the gang and Sam were standing in front of her house.

'Are you sure you can't stay for a while?' Sam asked.

'Yes, we can't let the others see us or it'll get hectic,' Botan answered.

'Then I guess I'll see you guys later,' Sam said. She received hugs from the girls and Kurama. Then she walked over to Hiei…

'Remember Hiei, the meanie, not the softie,' she whispered into his ear, and smiled.

'We'll see you often, don't worry,' Keiko said as Sam walked into the house.

'I'm back!' Sam yelled when she shut the door.

'Hi Sam,' she heard Gary say.

'All I get it a "Hi Sam" when I've been gone for two days!' Sam asked.

'It's not like this is the first time you've left without telling us,' Justin said, walking out of the kitchen.

'Whatever,' Sam said.

That day, Sam worked on her homework that was due the next day, the guys dragged her to the sports store so Gary could buy things for his bike, and then they went out to eat. As soon as they got back, Sam went up to her room. When she opened the door, she jumped back in surprise. Hiei was standing on her windowsill, waiting for her.

'What are you doing here?' Sam asked the demon. 'And how long have you been here?'

'Since we brought you back. I need to tell you something,' Hiei said, walking towards her.

'What?' she asked, sitting down on her bed.

'When we were told about you,' Hiei started. 'Kurama told me that he wanted me to watch over you. He said he couldn't because it would be strange for him considering you two are reunited after 15 years.'

'So?' Sam asked.

'So, I promised him that I would watch over you. Thinking that I'd have to check on you every once in a while. But I realized it's more than that,' Hiei said. 'He doesn't want to lose you again. He told me yesterday. So, if you need anything, and I mean anything, ask me. I'll help, just like I promised I would.'

'Hiei, what did I tell you?' Sam laughed. 'I don't want you getting soft like Kurama. Anyway, don't worry. I'll be fine. If I need to talk to anyone, it'll be Kurama. Because it would be family things.'

'Fine, just don't forget what I said,' Hiei said, turning towards the window.

'I won't,' Sam said. 'Goodnight Hiei.'

Hiei stopped just before he was about to leave. 'Goodnight…Ayame,' he said, and jumped out her window into the night.

The next morning, Sam didn't mention anything about what happened to her. Not even to Michelle. For the next few days, she pretended like nothing happened. She and Michelle still watched Yu Yu Hakusho, but Sam wasn't really paying attention. It always made her think about the gang and when she met them. Sometimes, at night, she would have long talks with Hiei in her tree. Hiei was the only person Sam allowed up in her tree, other than herself. One night, Hiei asked Sam about the tree.

'What's so special about this tree?' Hiei asked, sitting on a branch.

'I don't know. I guess it's because I'm able to get away from everything, think about whatever, and be myself,' Sam answered, leaning against the trunk.

'Be yourself, or be by yourself?' Hiei asked.

'Both, I guess,' Sam answered thinking about it. 'That's why I don't allow anyone else to climb it. Not even Michelle; and she's my best friend.'

'But you let me.'

'Like I could do anything to stop you,' she said, laughing.

'You're right; you couldn't stop me, even if you wanted to,' he said, smiling at her.

'Can I ask you something?' Sam asked. 'About Kurama?'

'I don't care.'

'What was his reaction when he found out about me?'

'At first, he was really shocked, but we could also tell that he was happy, and relieved, that he knew you were fine,' he said. 'He couldn't wait to see you, after 15 years.'

'Really?' Sam asked.

'Yeah, he didn't even like the plan we had because he wanted to see you right away,' Hiei laughed.

'Why didn't you guys just come get me? I mean, you sneaking around scared the shit out of me,' Sam said.

'It was Koenma's plan, so we couldn't quite change it,' Hiei pointed out.

'Oh, okay,' Sam said. 'Well, I'm going to get some sleep. I've got school tomorrow.'

'Okay, wait! I just remembered something,' Hiei said, handing Sam a piece of paper. 'Here.'

'What is it?' she asked.

'Look and you'll find out,' he answered, jumping from the tree.

Sam looked at the paper Hiei handed to her. What she saw shocked her. It was a picture of the man from her dream.

--That is Takumi Katsuragi. He is your true father-- Sam heard Hiei say in her head.

Sam put the picture up to her chest, as if she were hugging it, and said, 'Thank you, Hiei.'

'Your welcome,' Hiei answered, when he heard her, two houses over.

Me: In a deep voice Yuki, I am your father.

Yuki: Nani! Honto!

Me: No, you baka. I just said that because of the fic you baka.

Yuki: Hey! I'm not a baka!

Me: Yes you are!

Kurama: Still tied up Um, excuse me, do you think you could untie us?

Me: Fine. Unties Hiei and Kurama

Yuki: Kurama-kun! Glomp

Kurama: Great.

Hiei: Ha, I didn't get caught.

Me: Yes you did. Glomp

Hiei: Crap.

Me: Please R&R! Flames still accepted everywhere!