Forever Darkness, Forever Lonely

I don't have a lot to say for this one. I guess the only reason I wrote this was because it seems to be quite popular, these kinds of fics, so I'm trying it out myself.

Okay, there might be a bit of HermioneX Kurama, but it's part of the dramatic scene P Kurama will NOT be with Hermione as the final pairing. And I just might have yaoi... so tempting... haha!

Okay, I think it's a bit late for Quidditch, but I've been trying to find who is still in it from the fifth book. Can someone or some people tell me it? I'll appreciate it.

Disclaimer: I don't own Yu Yu Hakusho or Harry Potter.

Warnings: OOC, Violence, mild swearing, wrong info, bashing

Kurama sighed. "Harry, I swear to every god there is that I do not work for Voldemort, but you do not have to believe me. It is your decision. Good night, Harry. Ron." With that said, Kurama shut the door behind him as he left. How did it come to this? He never have thought that he would choose between friends like this. Never in his life, or lives.

The next morning was chaotic. Ron was furious that Hermione had chose to believe Kurama more than Harry. Another argument arisen between friends, but they managed to keep their anger at bay and decided to ignore each other.

Kurama sighed. How was he going to get rid of Hermione now? Even though Kurama hated to admit it, she was b...

Chapter Nine: Enemies

Kurama sighed. How was he going to get rid of Hermione now? Even though Kurama hated to admit it, she was bothersome. He haven't met anyone that would cling to him like that. At this very moment, Hermione was holding his arm like her life depended on it. From the corner of his right eye, Kurama could see the glare and angry aura emitting from Hiei. Kurama sighed again. He had thought that going to Hogwarts would be fun, but so far, it had only been less than a month and everything practically fell apart. How did Koenma not notice a demon spirit in Ningenkai? Kurama's mind was clouded with thoughts.

"Hn, fox!" Kurama came back down the Earth just quick enough to avoid slamming into the Transfigure classroom door. Hermione hurried to open the door and dragged the poor demon thief into the classroom.

Hiei followed them quietly, his footsteps not making a single sound.

"Settle down class!" Professor McGonagall shouted over the voices of many students. Everyone immediately took his or her places without any hesitation. "Now, have all of you heard of an animagi?" A chorus of 'yes' and 'yeah' were heard throughout the room. "Good, now. Just in case one of you don't know what it is, let's have someone explaining it." Hermione's hand immediately shot up. "Miss Granger."

"An animagi is when a human transform into an animal. The process of becoming an animagi is quite difficult and may take days, months, or even years," Hermione stated.

"Very good. Five points for Gryffindor," Professor McGonagall said. "Now, to elaborate. There are many different kinds of animagus forms you can turn into. All in which, as Miss Granger had said, is an animal. I, myself, is a cat animagi." In a flash, she turned into an orange cat. The Gryffindor students, who had already seen this happen, wasn't as impressed as the Ravenclaws were. After a minute, she transformed back into her human self. "Now, is anyone interested in becoming an animagi? It is quite useful for many careers." Most of the class put up their hands. The only ones who didn't were Kurama, Hiei, several Ravenclaw males, and Hermione, because she saw that Kurama didn't raise up his hand.

"Good, I see most of you are interested. That will make it easier for the two feet essay I want you to write." Many groans were heard among the students. "In due time, you will be able to turn into an animagi, but at the moment, you have your school work to worry about." A few students were complaining about why they weren't allow to learn how to become an animagus, but McGonagall ignored them.

"In your essay, you will be writing about the different kinds of animagus you would want to be and why. Usually, the animagus that is chosen fits your personality and attitude, so choose wisely. You will support and develop your idea and thoughts. Begin now, you are going to work on it until class is over."

"So what do you want to be?" Ron asked Harry.

"I'm not sure, but I want to be a stag like my father," Harry replied. "What about you?"

"Well, if I tell you, will you promise not to laugh?" Ron whispered. Harry nodded. "I guess I always wanted to be lion." Harry had a strange look on his face when his bet friend said that. "You see, lions are really brave and are said to be king of animals in muggle books. Too bad I don't possess any of their personalities or attitudes."

"You're already really brave Ron, and the king part, it's not really true, so I think a lion does fit you quite well," Harry said. Ron's ears turned red.

"Do you really think I'm brave?"

Harry nodded. "Remember the second year in Hogwarts? The Chamber of Secrets and last year? You were really brave out there."

"But I'm afraid of spiders! How ridiculous is that!" Ron protested.

"Everyone has something that they fear, so don't worry. Besides, it's just an essay," Harry said. Ron nodded in agreement.

"Hey, Kurama. Umm... You don't me calling you that, do you?" Hermione said. Kurama didn't look too please about being called by his demon name by a human who doesn't know first hand experience about demons, but he doesn't want to tell her that. in times like these, he wished that he hadn't become so soft, but life goes on.

"It's alright," Kurama said, softly. Hermione beamed at him.

"So, what do you want to become?"

"A fox," Kurama simply stated.

"Why?"

"Well, my friends always say that I'm sly and tricky. I also have a soft spot for foxes. You can say, they're my favourite type of animal," replied Kurama. Hermione nodded, then stated that her favourite animal was foxes also, but it was a lie to get Kurama closer to her. "Ah, are you sure? You don't seem to be the type to steal or trick your friends."

"Oh, we've only just met, so of course you don't know! I've always been the sly and tricky kind of girl," Hermione didn't know what was wrong with her, but one thing she knew is that she wanted to be with Kurama. "Why don't we help each other with our essays, Kurama."

Kurama looked nervously around, trying to find a way out of this situation. "Hiei, what animal are you choosing?"

Hiei, who had been staring in disgust at how bold Hermione was, answered simply. "Dragons."

Kurama nodded. "That fits you quite well."

Hiei grunted. Not long after, he sent a threat to Hermione. 'Woman, if I see you so close to MY fox again, I'll kill you.' Hermione shuddered when she heard this. The perfect turned her head to look at Hiei. She slowly inched away from Kurama.

Kurama noticed this and immediately knew what was going on. 'Thanks Hiei.' He got a typical response from Hiei, a grunt.

After class, Kurama and Hiei had a free period, they split up with Harry, Ron, and Hermione, and went on their own way.

"Thanks, Hiei. For getting Hermione off me," Kurama stated.

"Hn, whatever," Hiei said. He turned away, hiding a faint blush. Kurama smiled, unnoticed of the inner battle Hiei was having with himself.

'What is wrong with me! Why do I suddenly feel so warm? I've never felt this way before. Damn it! This is so stupid! Wait... I remember this word that Kurama had once used in a sentence... What was it? Love I think it was called. It's almost like mating, but with more passion, I believe. I also remember saying that it was weak and pathetic. I saw the hurt expression on Kurama's face, it had somewhat pained me. Whatever, no point looking into the past. Now, back to the matter at hand. How am I going to really know that what I'm feeling right now, is love? It could be lust for all I know.' Hiei's thoughts were interrupted by Kurama's silky voice.

"Let's go outside and see what's going on out there," Kurama suggested. Hiei only nodded, his thoughts were moving three hundred kilometers per hour.

The two of them made their way outside. Inside Kurama's head were ways to tell Hiei about what happened, about Voldemort and the kidnap. He figured since Harry wasn't here, Voldemort wouldn't know anything about him secretly telling Hiei.

"Hiei, when I tell you about what happened, I want you to promise me to stay calm, alright?" Kurama said, taking a deep breath. Hiei hesitantly nodded. What could cause his friend, or maybe something more, such stress?

"Well, you see. Voldemort has sent a letter to me. In fact, it's right here in my pocket, hold on," Kurama dug into his pocket and fished out the letter. Hiei quickly read it over, his fist clenched tightly.

"Who does he have captured?" Hiei grounded out, his anger was starting to get the best of him.

"He," Kurama hesitated. "He has Yusuke and... and Yukina."

That did it, Hiei lost his control over his emotions. "WHAT! How the Hell did he capture them! Why Yukina! Why is Yusuke such a weakling!"

"Hiei! Please calm down, you promised me! You promised me that you would stay calm!" Kurama looked pleadingly into the fire demon's eyes. Once Hiei looked into the emerald orbs, he felt himself lose in it. He immediately calmed down to a level where he didn't feel like exploding.

"Kurama, you're smart, why don't you go think of a plan to trick him or persuade him?" Hiei growled.

Kurama sighed. "It's not as easy as it looks, Hiei. It's a obey and you lose, disobey and you lose situation. I can't lose Yusuke and Yukina, and I definitely can't lose you! Hiei, you're my best friend. Losing you is like losing most of my life." When Kurama had stated 'best friend' Hiei felt something inside him sink. He didn't want to hear 'best friend' he wanted Kurama to call him something else, something that started with the letter 'm' or 'l'.

"Hiei, I might have to carry out what he wants-" Kurama was cut off as Hiei shouted a loud 'What!'

"I have to, but I won't let them kill you, Ron, or Hermione, as much as I dislike her. I won't let him kill Yukina and Yusuke either, so don't worry. I'll think harder, I'll think of something," Kurama stated, a determined look placed itself into his eyes.

The fire demon closed his eyes. He wanted so desperately to help Kurama, but he wasn't good at planning or thinking up strategies.

"Come on, Hiei, let's get ready for our next class," Kurama gave Hiei a smile. 'It feels good telling someone about this situation I've gotten myself into. It also feels good that this person was Hiei. He's my best friend after all. Or maybe, I don't really think of him as a best friend. He is quite... cute and... Oh god, what am I thinking! Am I gay! Well, maybe I am with Hiei, but he'll never return his feelings. He said it himself, love was weak. I thought it as well, back when I was still Youko Kurama.'

"Hn, so are we going to get our things or just sit here with you? I personally wouldn't mind that, I never wanted to come here in the first place," Hiei stated.

Kurama looked at Hiei's crimson orbs. "Sorry, lost in my thoughts. I was trying to diverse a plan." Hiei knew Kurama was lying, but he didn't push his fox anymore, when he's ready to tell him, he would.

And so, the rest of the day went uneventfully. Harry, Hermione, and Ron bickered occasionally. All the noise gave Kurama a slight headache, and Hiei secretly tried to soothe it with his Jagan.

It was about eight in the evening when a shriek filled the Gryffindor common room. Many people rushed to see what happened. They saw a man with long black hair. His arms were wrapped around Hermione, not in a normal way, they were like rubber.

'Toguro!' Kurama and Hiei both thought at the same time.

"Help! Help me!" Hermione screamed in fear as the Elder Toguro tightened his grip.

Kurama narrowed his eyes. How? How could he have escaped from the Sinning Tree! It's impossible... Unless... Unless someone set him free!

"Ah, Kurama," Toguro's sickening voice rang into the air. "You're just in time to see the end of this pathetic human girl."

"Get your filthy hands off her, Toguro," Kurama stated calmly. He wasn't going to let Toguro get on his nerve.

"And if I didn't?" Toguro once again tightened his grip.

"Then I will be forced to do something more drastic than the last time we've met," said Kurama.

"In front of these humans? I doubt it," Ani Toguro ended his statement with a laugh. Kurama let out a quiet growl.

"Toguro, I'm warning you. If you so much as harm a hair on her head, I will kill you..." Kurama's eyes flickered gold, his patience was growing thinner by the second, yet his voice was still calm.

Elder Toguro saw this and flinched away slightly, but not enough to loosen the grip for Hermione to escape. "Your words don't scare me, Kurama!" He then, stretched out his free arm and went to stab Kurama with it. Hiei quickly took out his katana, which was secretly hidden in his robes, and cut Toguro's arm off, but it only grew back.

The Gryffindor students screamed in alarm and ran out of the common room to inform the professors. Now, only "the Golden Trio", Mimiru, Evelyn, Ginny, Neville, and the demons were there.

"Harry, take your friends and leave!" Kurama ordered, dodging Elder Toguro's arms. Harry didn't move, he wasn't looking at the scene in front of him. Instead, his bangs covered his eyes and his head was facing the floor. "Harry!"

Harry's head snapped up and looked at Kurama, his eyes flickered red for a second before turning back to green. "But we can't just leave you to take down this... this creature! You've been here for less than a month!" The little group of people nodded in agreement.

"Leave!" Hiei growled. "We'll take care of this!"

"No!" Harry argued. "We're going to help you!"

Harry and the others took out their wands and pointed it at Toguro.

"Don't! If you do, he might use Hermione as a human shield! Just leave!" Kurama tried to reason with them, but they all stubbornly shook their heads.

Hiei growled in annoyance. He flitted in front of them and aimed his katana at them. "Leave, ningen, or I'll kill you myself."

Ron gulped. Evelyn and Mimiru shook their heads, but less certain this time. Ginny and Neville were looking desperately at the sight played in front of them. Harry stood his ground, he wasn't going to be ordered by a shorty!

"No, we are staying. If you're going to kill us, then why are you trying to get us to leave! We can die easily in this situation!" Harry said.

Hiei looked like he was really going to kill them, but he knew that if he did, Kurama would never forgive him. "I would care less if you died, but Kurama would probably kill me for killing you."

"Please, just leave!" Kurama turned his head to look at them. Big mistake that was, Toguro trusted his arm into Kurama's shoulder. Blood spurt out everywhere.

"Kurama!" Hiei leapt toward his injured friend. "You stupid fox! Why did you look back!" By now, the fire demon didn't care if he showed his emotions, he didn't like seeing Kurama bleed. The red substance gushing from Kurama's wound reminded him of his nightmare and he didn't like it at all.

:"I'm fine, Hiei. Just a minor wound. No need to get worried about it," Kurama gave Hiei a weak smile, the pain was more immense than he said it was. Hiei glared at him.

"I'm fighting him now. Just go sit and watch me kill him," Hiei said.

"No, it won't work. He can easily possess or produce another body of his own again. We have to figure out another way to defeat him," Kurama explained. Hiei looked at the grinning Toguro and a glare was immediately shot from his crimson eyes.

"Help! Kurama!" Hermione's frightened voice was heard once again. "Please! Help me!"

Kurama gave a small sigh and began to move forward, but Hiei stopped him. "Stay. I'll try to get her out of his grip." Kurama wanted to protest, but Hiei raised his hand to the fox's face, telling him to just be quiet and not say anything. Kurama sighed again, but obeyed.

And so, Hiei charged at Toguro, but...

OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

I don't believe it... Has it been nearly a month since I updated! Nooooo! I'm so sorry! But school has been really messed up lately. It's almost our grade seven grad, and we have to get ready and everything! I just had my Science test today. Argh! Eight pages of Math homework too! Well, I think it was eight... Or somewhere around there. Anyways! Once again... Sorry for not updating! I might not update again till school is over or when we don't have such a busy day!

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Response:

Super Hyper Anime Lover: I'm not quite sure if Marvolo is Tom Riddle's mother's name, but let's just say it is in this fic: ) I know I had quite a few typos in the last chapter, but I rushed it quite a lot and didn't get a chance to check it over. This chapter probably has as many typos thought... : (

Kielantra: Well, my Japanese teacher, who teaches in my English school, not Japanese since I don't take it, isn't really one to let us off easy, even if it is near end of the school! Argh! But, we do learn quite a lots from her:D

sfahre: Thanks for offering to be my beta reader, but I think I'll stick to doing it by myself. : ) I don't really care about my typos and grammar, well I do, but I like doing things myself. : )

spiritkitsune: I'd probably die before I let Hermione have Kurama. : ) Though, I'm not quite sure if the word I had used in this chapter really made sense. It was the first one that came in my head at the end of the last chapter.

cammy: Lol. I'm not good anymore. : ( I haven't updated for nearly a month! Bad bad me! T.T I'm so very sorry for not updating. Hmm... I might put Karasu in there, but not sure if he's going to work with Voldemort. Maybe: ) Thank you for your suggestions!

DolphingirlKurama: I'm sorry about the errors and typos, but I think I'm a bit too lazy to correct them. Sorry! T.T;;;

stuck-in-a-tree: Thank you! Thank you! I was so confused, 'cause I wasn't sure who graduated and who didn't, so yeah! Thanks for telling me:D

Yaoi: 44

Non Yaoi: 26

... It's quite obvious who's winning now, so I think it's going to be yaoi. But I'll stop the first one to reach 60... Which is... not that far away, in yaoi's case... Giving a chance for all non yaoi fans! But... it's tilting yaoi at the moment, so yeah...