Okay I released this chapter merely because I was bored and I could. I hope this story still continues to keep up your interest.

Buried Secrets

Chapter 3

"Are-are you all right, Yusuke?" Keiko was asking, all signs of anger and animosity lost as she tried reaching forward to feel his suddenly sweaty forehead. Yusuke heard the growl and felt his "Ko-Rei" jerk him back, although to all appearances, it looked as if he'd just backed away suddenly.

:Kurama's POV:

Kurama's eyes flew wide as he caught the sudden jerk of Yusuke's body.

"What was that?" Kuronue muttered from Kurama's side, eyes wide with puzzlement. "It looked like someone pulled him."

Kurama allowed the silver kitsune closer to the surface, using Yoko's own stronger energy to analyze Yusuke's Ki for anything amiss. "I can't feel anything off about Yusuke's aura," Kurama murmured. "But his pulse is heightening. He doesn't appeared afraid or look as if he's under attack, but something is definitely happening. Look at him. He looks positively confused."

Keep a look out, Yoko spoke out suddenly.

Why? Kurama asked.

I don't know, but something seems...off. Something is going to happen, something big. And something none of us can stop.

The ominous tone in Yoko's voice shot fear singing through Kurama's body as Kuronue tried to analyze Yoko's soft spoken prophesy.

What do you think it could be? Kurama asked after a few moments of thoughtful silence. When no one bothered to offer any insight Kurama simply stood back and continued watching the young Toushin with shrewd eyes.

:Yusuke's POV:

Keiko looked hurt and for once Yusuke felt no guilt for ignoring her, turning his attention off the entity behind him, to the one in front who had so recently been yelling at him. It was a good thing his "Little Spirit" had pulled him away. At the moment he didn't want Keiko touching him. Otherwise he might have been inclined to forgive her for her outrageous accusations. But not this time. Not after she'd just been accusing him of cheating.

So what do you think? The spirit spoke up again seemingly ignoring the suddenly timid girl in front of him. Do I feel real yet, little demon? Do you want to feel more?

Oh fuck yeah, Yusuke thought, forgetting that she could over hear his trembling response. He caught the chuckle vibrate in her voice and stiffened when he felt the arms tightening around his waist, hands beginning to move all over his chest, causing his body to unwillingly react to the gentle touches. What the hell are you doing to me? Yusuke asked, a bit panicked, knowing everyone was staring at him bizarrely. And for that matter, can they fuckin' see you? Yusuke strained not to lose control of his body. He was afraid everyone would notice his state of sudden arousal and gulped, trying to hold back the moans threatening to break from his throat from his "Ko-Rei's" hands.

:Kurama's POV:

"What the-"

Fuck? Yoko and Kuronue asked together upon smelling a familiar scent; the scent of arousal.

Kurama blushed a bit while Yoko began laughing in his mind. It appears our little boy is growing into a man, Yoko commented to his partner as both demons stared at Yusuke in humor. Said boy's face was flushed a bit and he was breathing heavily as he obviously fought against whatever it was he was feeling.

"But what's making him, uh," Kurama was at a loss for words, something which very rarely happened to him. True, he was the least talkative of the bunch, however he was the smartest. He could outspeak the greatest of minds with ease. Plus he had a millennia-old kitsune thief inhabiting his body. So something like Yusuke becoming aroused shouldn't put him at a loss for words. So why did Yusuke's questioning state make him so nervous? After all wasn't he a bit attracted to the young Toushin himself?

"Certainly not the human girl," Kuronue commented thoughtfully. "He's been aroused by her before, however not to this degree."

Well whatever or whoever it is he's thinking about must be something good, Yoko laughed. Do you think he'd be willing to share?

Kuronue and Kurama couldn't help but laugh at the old fox. No matter how unemotional and cold Yoko could be he was still a kitsune. He was a very sexual creature. No one could ever take away that aspect of him.

:Yusuke's POV:

Shit, I think Yoko's caught on, Yusuke thought to himself noticing the perverted look in Kurama's eyes which continued flashing back and forth from emerald green to burnished gold every couple of seconds. Curiously enough Kurama's face continued to flash with several emotions, two being embarrassment and amusement. But why would the fox be embarrassed? Probably because he realized his friend was making a fool of himself. Kuronue had a small amused smile flitting across his lips, proving that he too knew something was up. Now I really do hope they can't see her.

No one is allowed to see me...unless I find them worthy, she answered, hands ghosting over his chest, although this time they were as soft as silk as they seemed to caress him right through his clothes.

For a moment Yusuke was startled. You mean you find me worthy? He asked before he could stop himself.

She was silent again before a soft, not yet was heard. I have not allowed you to see me yet, have I? Just because you've felt me and heard me, does not mean you've seen me. Yusuke couldn't help it. He didn't know why but her statement suddenly made him feel awful. For the first time in his life it felt like someone actually cared about him. And to find out he wasn't worthy to that someone, kind of made him feel disappointed. Cheer up, my beloved. All is not lost, She whispered in his ear, enfolding him gently back in her embrace as if to comfort his suddenly depressed frame. Just because I have not appeared to you, does not mean that I won't. I care about you my beloved, I assure you I am not lying. However no one said you could not become worthy in my eyes. You must pass through great trials before you may see me. Everyone must. So you're not alone.

Yusuke felt a bit better, knowing that she truly did care and that it wasn't just him. Fine, she wanted him to prove himself worthy, then he would. He desperately wanted to see her, to just touch her back once. Something deep inside him was screaming at him to pass whatever tests he must perform.

What do you want with me? Yusuke finally asked, fighting the urge to turn around and return the embrace. It felt so good to be hugged and touched. This spirit was steadily opening up a corner of his heart he recently thought buried. It had been a long time since anyone had bothered to touch him, other than when fighting him. Lord knows his mother never did, and Keiko had never let him touch her, beyond that of a hug. And all he wanted to do was bury himself in the warmth of the entity holding him so lovingly.

He was surprised at her answer. I want you to come with me, Yusuke. She said his name. In all his years of hearing her voice in the back of his mind, she'd never said his name before. She'd always called him her "little one" or her "Beloved."

Why? He asked suddenly suspicious. Where will you take me and can you really do that? What do you get out of this? He was so tempted to go with her without any explanation, but he was quite curious as to why she was even asking him. Please don't let this be some stupid trick, he thought. Was it even possible? He'd always held the belief that she was dead and that she simply hung around him for whatever reasons she had. It never occurred to him that she might really exist.

Wondering if there was a way to answer his own theory Yusuke discreetly studied Boton. If his "Ko-Rei" was a ghost, Boton would have picked up on her presence immediately.Curious to see if Boton could see her now, Yusuke shot a glance at Boton, searching for any irregularities to her personality. But Boton was acting just as normal as ever. If normal meant staring between Keiko and himself with hearts in her eyes. Boton had always believed Yusuke and Keiko to be in love, even when they were arguing. She'd never believed the couple might actually possess some serious problems.

Yusuke came back to himself when he heard his "Ko-Rei's" whispered words across the shell of his ear. Because I can show you things, little one, things you can't even begin to imagine, she began. There are things about you that only I know, things which will turn your life around, yet things which will ultimately bring you a sense of peace. And although you are unaware of this, I have been waiting a long time to truly hold you, Yusuke.

Peace? Yusuke murmured to her, shocked by what she'd just admitted. She wanted to hold him...for real? Why? Why did she care so much about him when he didn't even know her name?. I have never known peace and what could you possibly know about me that I don't already know? he demanded of her and was surprised when her energy seemed to dim a bit, as if she were saddened by his reply. He automatically strengthened his aura, trying to keep her here with him. He didn't mean to offend her or make her sad.

Don't you want peace? She responded after a few moments, placing delicate kisses along the arch of his neck, clutching him tightly to her. Again Yusuke had to fight the urge to turn around and hold her against him, really feel her body as it pressed so tightly against his own. His body tensed and he tightened his hands into fists. Haven't you ever wondered why you've always had the feeling that there are secrets even you don't know about? Secrets about...your father...perhaps?

This stunned Yusuke, causing his heart to nearly stop. She knew about his father? He'd never met his father, never seen a picture, never heard a name. His mother never spoke of men other than her lovers of the moment and had never bothered to give Yusuke any information about him. True, upon meeting Raizen, he was struck by the similarities between him and his ancestor and had even taken to calling him father. And yet, although he respected Raizen as his ancestor, Yusuke had always wondered who his real father was.

My father? Yusuke breathed, a bit taken aback. Is he...is he alive?

In a manner of speaking, the woman replied stilling her movements. Before Yusuke could ask anymore questions about his long lost father, his "Ko-Rei" spoke up again. Would you like to meet him, my beloved? I know where he is, my little one, and I can take you to him. You have only but to give me your answer.

Yusuke mulled over this new piece or information, wondering what he should do. On one hand he really did want to meet his father and if his "Ko-Rei" really could make it happen, he wanted so badly to go. But what about his friends? Would he ever see them again? He didn't know if it was worth giving up the only people he called true friends. If he went with her, what would happen to Keiko? He knew he wouldn't ask her to wait for him; not again, not after making her wait three years already. It would be unfair to her, especially when he didn't know if and when he would be able to come back. He was startled out of his turbulent thoughts when his "Little Spirit" chuckled again.

I'm not kidnaping you Yusuke, nor threatening to take you away for ever. You will see your friends again, I have no wish to take you away from the life you've built. All I ask is that you give me a year; one year to show you everything you've ever dreamed of, everything you've ever asked for. Let me take you away from this place, my beloved. Let me show you what you're missing, what you've been searching for. Come with me. Prove yourself worthy and I can guarantee you'll find a whole new world out there, one you've never even imagined.

And that's that. I wanted to get that one out since there really hasn't been much action, just a bunch of people standing around and either arguing or talking about the arguing couple. Also I had another question I would like to know:

1.) Why do all the writer's make Kuwabara a total dunce? I know in the beginning I thought he was too. But I've come to realize that he's a lot smarter than anyone gives him credit for. He may not have book smarts either and he may not be able to beat Yusuke in a fight, but at street fighting he is second after Yusuke. He is strong just not as strong as a demon. Also as the show progresses and especially at the end, Kuwabara actually tried to do well in school.

2.) Why do people make him out to be a pervert? This one is the biggest misconception I think people have of him. I haven't ever seen him try to touch a girl. He may act strange around Yukina but he does have feelings for her. After she comes in Kuwabara only has eyes for her. He's a generally nice guy and he has a large heart which is partly why he wins his fights half the time. He will never give up, just like Yusuke.

Anyway I think that's all I wanted to know.

Ja ne.

Kura-kun's-lovr