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Free from control

Yoko was in shock when he realized what he was going to do…. The last thing he heard come from Hiei's mouth was, " Time to come back to us…. Kurama." With that Hiei fired a small dragon at him. The energy surrounded Yoko and he shouted as he fell to the ground. The powerful fox demon went back to his normal human form. Hiei smiled as he saw this change and fell backward and started to sleep.

Kuwabara and Yusuke were shocked at what they saw. Kuronue stared at his friend as he finally broke free from his prison. " Kurama!" He shouted as he came running up. He bent down and lifted Kurama's head up. " Kurama… hey come on wake up." Kuronue voice didn't wake up the sleeping fox. A smile came on his face as he once again had his innocence back. Kuronue picked Kurama up and held him close to himself.

Yusuke walked up to Kuronue who got defensive as he approached. Yusuke looked at his close friend. " How is he?" He asked while not even looking up.

Kuronue blinked a few times and then looked down at Kurama. " He should be just fine once he gets some rest. Using his powers as much as he did really took its toll."

Kuwabara came over and picked Hiei off from the ground. " I must admit the shrimp really out did himself this time."

Yusuke smirked. " Too bad Hiei didn't hear you say that. We better take these two home."

Kuronue looked at Yusuke. " What will you do to me now?"

Yusuke smiled at him. " Nothing. As long as you don't go trying to kill us or anything. You don't mind looking after Kurama for a while do you?"

Kuronue smiled. " Of course I don't mind. It's the least I can do for him now."

Kuwabara smiled. " Well most of this mission is taken care of. Now we just have to get back that sphere thing and take care of those other demons."

Yusuke looked at Kuronue. " Can you enlighten us about these two?"

Kuronue nodded. " I can sure dig up some dirt on them."

" Good… Lets get going."

Yusuke, Kuwabara and Kuronue make there way back to Genkai's. Genkai was keeping guard. She spotted her apprentice walking up the steps. A smirk appeared on her face when she saw Kuronue carrying Kurama in his arms.

" Yo Grandma… look who we brought back."

" Well slacker… looks like you did something right."

Yusuke frowned. " Just leave me alone you old hag."

Kuronue looked at Genkai. " Kurama needs a place to rest."

Genkai nodded. " Come with me." The old lady led Kuronue into a large room. She placed a mat on the floor and Kuronue placed Kurama on it. Kuronue sat down by the far wall and watched over Kurama. Genkai looked over Kurama. " He should be fine in a few hours."

Kuronue nodded. " Thank you for lending him the room."

Genkai nodded again. " It was no trouble at all. I'm not going to mention any names but lots of people are happy to know he's safe and sound."

Kuronue smiled. " I think I know one person your talking about."

" Just take care of him." Genkai walked to the sliding door and walked out closing it behind her. She peered back at the door. ' That demon sure has a strange aura around him. I don't like it.' Kuronue closed his eyes as he waited for Kurama to wake up.

Genkai walked back into the smaller hut near the larger complex. Kaitou and Shiori were anxious to here some word about Kurama. She walked in. Shiori looked at Genkai with a curious look. " Did you hear anything?"

" You're son is okay. He's resting in the other room."

Shiori's eyes sparkled. " Thank goodness. So is he free from that gas stuff?"

Genkai smiled. " Why don't you go see for yourself."

Shiori smiled as she walked out of the room and went to the other hut. She was a bit nervous about what to expect. Shiori didn't know if her son was truly back to normal or what. She reached out to the door but fear was holding her back. ' What if he… doesn't want to see me?' Shiori closed her eyes and forced herself to open the door.

Kuronue was sleeping off to the side. Shiori stepped in and closed the door. " What do you want woman?" Kuronue asked without opening his eyes.

" I wanted to check up on my son. Is that okay?"

" Go right ahead." Kuronue stated while opening his eyes.

Shiori nodded as she walked over to her son's sleeping form. She knelt down. " Shuichi…" Shiori placed her hand on his forehead to check if he had a fever.

Kurama's eyes fluttered as he felt the warmth of his mother's hand.

" Mother?" He questioned. Shiori's eyes widened as she removed her hand.

Kurama opened his eyes to see his mom standing there in front of him.

" Mother… it's so good to see you again." Shiori said nothing as she slowly back away. Kurama was confused at his mother's reaction. He sat up and looked at her. " Mother? What's wrong?"

" N…Nothing."

" Then why do you seem so scared?" Kurama looked behind him.

" Something scary behind me?"

Shiori shook her head. " No… no nothing is behind you."

" Then what's wrong mother?" Kurama was getting concerned that something was bugging his mother and she wasn't telling him about it.

" You… you're not…. You're not my son." She stated.

Kurama blinked a few times. " What are you talking about… of course I am your son. It's me Shuichi."

" No… no… you're not…. You're not Shuichi! Stay away from me!" She shouted as she ran from the room.

Kurama looked over at Kuronue. " Kuronue…what's wrong with my mother? She's acting strange."

" She knows Kurama…. She knows your secret."

To be continued…

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