Disclaimer: I don't own anything, but Kurama's sister.

Author Note: This was written before Bandits and Kings (volume 29) came out and I heard rumors that Kurama's brother was named Shuicchi. So, just watch the spelling of the name to figure out who is being talked to.

'blah' means thoughts

"blah" means speaking

AT KUWABARA'S HOUSE

"Hey, Urameshi, didn't Kurama say he was coming?"

"Yeah, he did. Don't worry about it. He'll be here."

"Hn. The kitsune isn't here yet."

Yusuke looked at the open window and saw the fire demon leaning against the window pane. "Hey, Hiei. I see Kurama found you."

"Actually, I found him. The kitsune might be late."

"Who might be late?" Botan poked her head in.

"About time you showed up, Botan. To answer your question, Kurama."

"I'm going to ignore your first comment, Yusuke, but I found someone that should be here."

A girl with turquoise-colored hair and dressed in a kimono stepped out from behind Botan. "Hello."

"YUKINA!"

Yusuke hit Kuwabara, who went over to Yukina and asked her to heal him. Botan materialized her oar and hit him so hard he was unconscious.

"Hn. At least this meeting will be quiet."

"Yeah, so should we wait for Kurama?" Yusuke asked.

"There is no need for that, Yusuke," Kurama called out. "I am here."

"Hey, Kurama. We were getting kinda worried."

"I apologize for making you worry. However, I had a couple acquaintances to meet up with. I would like to introduce my sister, Yoko Sakura, and my old partner, Kuronue." Kurama moved from the doorway.

Yusuke looked at Sakura. 'What a looker! Too bad I've got a thing for Keiko.' He looked at Kuronue. 'I'm happy for Kurama. He's found his sister and his partner.'

Kuwabara (who had woken up in time to hear the introductions) looked at Kuronue suspiciously. "How do we know that's really him?"

"Baka ningen. Do you honestly think that Yoko would be fooled?"

"Yes." Kuwabara then noticed Kuronue's murderous glare and Kurama's gold eyes. The tall boy sweat dropped. "But I don't think he's being fooled now."

Kuronue stopped glaring and Kurama's eyes returned to normal. 'I wish Yoko would stop taking over at a moment's notice.' Kurama turned to the Spirit Detective. "So, Yusuke, what's the reason for the meeting?"

This time it was Yusuke's turn to sweat drop. "No reason. I just wanted to hang out with you guys."

Everyone face faulted.

"It's getting late, Yusuke. I would like to try to get some of my homework done before dinner."

"Hn. Didn't you tell me that you've finished your homework for the rest of the week?"

Kurama blinked a couple of times. "Oh, that's right. In any case, I am still going to head home." Kurama left with Sakura and Kuronue following him.

"Kurama, I'm going to take a run around the park."

"All right, Sakura. Be careful."

Sakura nodded and left, heading toward the park.

"I'll also take my leave, Yoko."

"That is okay, Kuronue. Take care."

Kuronue jumped into the nearest tee and disappeared from sight. Kurama sighed and continued walking home. He approached his front door and patted his pocket. 'I do no have my keys! Maybe my window is open.' Kurama walked to the side of his house. 'Yes." He glanced around, saw no one, and transformed into his fox form. He jumped from the ground into his room on the second floor. Kurama yawned, jumped on to his bed, curled up, and soon fell asleep.

A FEW HOURS LATER

Shiori, her husband, and Shuicchi entered their home. 'Shuichi must still be at school."

"I'm going to start my homework, Mom."

"All right, Shuicchi." Shiori received a kiss on her cheek from her husband before he went into his study. She headed upstairs to grab a novel from her room to get a little reading done before starting supper, but her trek was halted when she saw Shuichi's door was open. 'But he always closes it when he's not here." She cautiously entered her oldest son's room, and what she saw surprised her.

There curled up on Shuichi's bed was a silvery-white kitsune. One of its four tails was trapped under one of its front paws and one more was right on top of the paw. The third tail was curled around its body coming to rest across the nose. The last tail was out to the side, the tip of it tapping every so often. Shiori gasped softly. 'What is this fox-like creature doing on Shuichi's bed?'

The fox opened its eyes, yawned, and stretched. It shook its head and its crimson eyes landed on the woman at the foot of the bed.

'Oh no! She's seen me in my true form! I've got to stay calm. I've got to stay calm. I've got to – Ooo, that feels nice.' Kurama's thoughts interrupted themselves when his mother started stroking his fur.

"Hello, little fella. Where'd you come from?" Shiori cooed to Kurama who was lying on the bed, his tails stretched out. She then felt the breeze from the open window. 'Oh, Shuichi must have left his window open. So, did you escape from a lab?"
Kurama cocked his head. "Lab? Why would she think I was in a lab?'

"I've never seen a fox with four tails before. Wait 'till Shuichi sees you."

'If only she knew.'

"Mom!" Kurama heard his little brother call from downstairs.

"Shuicchi, come to your brother's room," Shiori called back in response.

Soon, Shuicchi's brown hair came into view as he climbed the stairs. When he got to the doorway, he said, "Mom, where's Shuichi? He's got a phone call."

"Oh, dear. He's not here. I suppose he's still at school."

"Oh. What's that?" Shuicchi pointed at Kurama.

"A fox which I believe escaped from a lab, judging by its four tails."

"I'll just go tell Kaitou that Shuichi will call him back."

'Kaitou? Why is Kaitou calling me?'

"All right. Is your homework done?"

"Almost. I was in the middle of my last math problem when the phone rang."

"Finish it up after delivering the message."

"Yes, Mom." Shuicchi left. Shiori went back to stroking Kurama's fur.

"I have to cook supper for my family, little fella. I wish I could keep you, but foxes like you belong in the wild."

Kurama nuzzled his mother's hand and gave her a lick. He sat up and watched Shiori leave. The second she left the kitsune jumped out the open window and landed gracefully two storied below.