" Hmm…." Chiisuteru rolled over on the bed. It was so warm she pulled the blankets closer to her face to keep herself hidden from the light. She sleepily looked for something to cuddle and she found it. Barely opening her eyes she looked at Tsume who she was squeezing in her arms. It was then the realization occurred and she jolted up from the bed with panic. "Kurama!" She remembered being with him the night before. It was at the ball and then she remembered him giving her something. She placed her hand on her chest and felt the cold necklace resting there. She laid her head down onto her knees. She wasn't with him anymore. She was taken away by Shizuro and was now at his castle. Muffles came from underneath the blankets as she cried. Things never went right for her.
Kurama was laid on the bed in the Medical Room after hid body was found outside the balcony covered in blood. He hasn't regained conscious yet and after the nurse said he was in a comma the others took turns looking after him. At this moment it was yusuke who was watching him. I'm so sorry Kurama If only we weren't so unguarded we could have prevented this situation from happening. Yusuke stood from his sit next to him and walked over towards the window. The sun was shining brightly outside as he watched from above. Yusuke looked back at Kurama. Damn! Why did this have to happen? I should have done something He then slammed his fist into the wall next to him. " Damnit, come back. Just come back."
After awhile Chiisuteru grew tried of crying and fell back to sleep. When she awoke the second time she noticed Reiji in the room. The last encounter with him wasn't so pleasant. As she looked at his tall figure lingering over the bed she remembered the strong hands that ringed her neck.
"What do you want?" she asked from behind the blanket.
Reiji leaned closed to her. His face was barley inches her nose. "I need to tell you something important. So keep it low, there's a guard outside. He doesn't need to hear this."
Chiisuteru gulped and scooted up on the bed so she was facing him. " Tell me what?" she asked quietly.
He looked at her and back at the door. " You're in danger."
Chiisuteru gave a small laugh. "Being with you is dangerous."
Reiji gave her a look. "No, from my brother and me you are safe. You must keep a careful watch on Topaz. You can't see him no matter what. Avoid him as long as you can. I must speak with my brother he knows I figured out his plans."
"What do you mean plans?"
"It's none of your business, but since my brother adores you so, you will heed my advice. That is if you wish to live. We are having troubles of our own, so I must go and tend for the safety of everyone. So goodbye."
Reiji quietly stood from the bed and walked towards the door. Then he glanced back at Chiisuteru and said, "I'll ask Kippei to bring you lunch soon. So please wait," Then he left locking the door behind him.
There was knock on the door. Yusuke walked up and opened it to find Hiei standing there. "Humph, detective, your turn is up."
Yusuke smiled and put his hands into his pockets. "Okay, sure, take good care of him."
Hiei could tell that smile was just an act. Yusuke, along with everyone else, were saddened by the events from the ball. The party was ruined, Kurama was in a coma, and the princess was kidnapped. The fate of the world is on balance, something had to be done soon or everything will be lost. Hiei glanced over at his sleeping friend. He was amazed when he found out what happened. How could youkai thief be so careless to get himself in such a state? Hiei knew the answer to that. It was because Kurama was blinded by love. That's why be despised humans. They make careless mistakes that cost them their lives. Maybe Kurama would realize that losing that girl was for them better anyway.
Hiei walked over towards the windowsill and sat down and lost himself as he gazed out into the distance. He has many things on his mind and he was so distracted he didn't notice Kurama was breaking out in a sweat. It was until he started moving that he looked his way. What's wrong with him? Hiei jumped off from the windowsill and ran to him placing his hand on his head. He's burning up, I should get the nurse. He left the room.
When Hiei arrived back with the nurse they found themselves welcomed by a mess. The bed sheets were toppled all over the edge of the bed and Kurama was no longer there.
"Where is he?" asked the nurse. She walked towards the bed and it was then a hand shot up from behind it grabbing onto its edge. She gave a scream as she ran outside. Hiei carefully walked around to see who it was. It was Kurama. Hiei couldn't believe it. Kurama was awake, but what he couldn't believe more was how he changed.
"I fell off the bed," Kurama said with a weak laugh. "I thought I saw her at the window, but I guess me mind is playing tricks on me."
Hiei looked at Kurama and his long fox ears, which were visible from on top of his red hair and at his long white tail swaying on the ground. "Kurama," he didn't know what to say, so he helped him back up on the bed. "You need to rest. Stay her while I go get the others."
Kurama watched as Hiei left. He was so tired and his head was in pain. He was warm too, and was covered in sweat. When he went to comb his hand threw his hair he noticed hi fox like ears. He then looked down at his hands and saw his long nails. "Oh dear, what's happening to me?"
"Come in"
Reiji quickly walked into his brother's room. He found him on his bed reading a book.
"Ah, Reiji," he said placing the book down. "What is it that you want?"
"We need to talk," he said seriously.
"Why do you look so serious? Did my princess do something wrong. I'll meet with her later if that's what you want. Right, now I want her to cool down." He gave a laugh.
"No, it's not about her. It's about you. Please you have to listen."
"Reiji what are you talking about. What's wrong?" Shizuro stood from the bed and walked up to his brother.
"Look you have to believe me when I say this Shizuro, but Topaz is the one who is causing all the problems for Base. He's plotting against you. He wants to kill you, right after he gets the jewel. Your in danger, we have to do something." Said Reiji grabbing onto his collar shirt.
Shizuro grabbed him and threw him onto the floor. " He would never do that! He's my companion. However you got this information it's false."
"But it's true. He said it himself, outside from the limo you were in. He was talking to one of the guards. They're already turning their backs against you. You have to believe me!"
Reiji was on his knees pleading to his brother. He looked up at Shizuro whose hair covered his expression. He wasn't saying anything. He just stood there for a moment. Then he said.
" You went to the ball. I TOLD YOU, YOU WEREN'T ALLOWED TO GO!" He pulled his hand back and slapped Reiji in the face.
Reiji slid on the floor passed his bed. He grabbed his face in shock. " YOU DON'T BELIEVE. I'M YOUR BROTHER WHY WOULD I LIE!" He stood up and gave his brother a stern look. His light blue eyes grew dark as the anger inside built up.
" Leave Reiji. I don't want to see you, and I don't want to hear your nonsense again." Said Shizuro walking over to the bed and grabbing his book.
"I WON'T! HE SAID HE'LL KILL YOU! SHIZURO PLEASE!" Reiji ran towards him.
Shizuro stuck his hand into the air and let out a very strong Ki towards Reiji. Reiji was sent flying out of the room. He slammed into the wall and when he glanced up he saw Shizuro had closed the door behind him.
" Damn, Shizuro. " He stood from the floor and looked down the hall. If I don't do something he'll get killed. He's the only family I got left. This all started because we wanted revenge for our parent's death, but it has lead to temptation for power instead. He's lost it. I need to go myself. I have to stop Topaz Reiji ran down the hall towards topaz's office.
"Hey! Reiji!" yelled Kenichi as he ran passed him in the hall. " What up with him?"
" Maybe he forgot something." Said Kippei popping up from behind him.
" I don't think so." Said Kenichi watching the empty hall.
"You mean Kurama woke up?" said Yusuke as he flowed Hiei.
"Yes, but there's been a change in him." Said Hiei as he led the way.
"What kind of change?" asked Kuwabara.
"We'll see when we get there." Said Hana as she walked ahead of him.
" I'm just worried about the princess. She was supposed to be heading back home. IF she doesn't soon there will be a huge mess." Said Shugutenshi.
" You can still talk?" asked Hana.
"It seems like that. At this moment in time it's a necessary that I do. I can't be of help if I can't talk."
"Your right." She said.
" Here we are. Now don't make a huge fuss over what you'll see. We are trying to figure out the cause right now so don't make Kurama worry more than he has to." said Hiei opening the door.
"Kurama you got visitors." Said Hiei walking in.
Everyone looked in at once and saw the Kurama was near the window. He had a blanket covering his head and his back was towards them.
"Kurama, are you okay. I heard what happen, there's no need to worry." Said Hana walking up to him.
"Yeah, it was all of a sudden. There wasn't much you could have done." Said Yusuke behind him.
" What's wrong with you? Asked Kuwabara.
" You say it so bluntly, I feel so sorry for you. Kurama the princess will be okay. We just have to start our search soon. " Said Shugutenshi taking a seat in a chair.
Kurama slowly turned towards them and they all dropped their mouths in shock. They were staring at a half transformed fox.
" Dude, Kurama, you got some manger nails growing there." Said Kuwabara starring at them.
" I don't know what's happening to me. I think it was the darts they had some sort of poison or magic in them. I can't change back." He said sadly.
"It's okay Kurama." Said Hana rubbing his back. "You'll be okay."
" I don't care about me. Chiisuteru can be in trouble, we have to help her out."
"Before we do anything fox, we have to get you fixed first." Said Hiei.
"Yeah, we need to have all our best players in good health before doing anything." Said Yusuke.
" NO!" yelled Kurama. He grabbed his head in pain. " We have to go find her. I don't care about me health. Take me as I am."
"I don't think that's the best idea. If something where to happen to you, I know for sure the princess will be very sad." Said Shugutenshi worriedly.
" I DON'T CARE!" Kurama grabbed onto his blanket. " We can't leave her." He looked at everyone and they notice one of his eyes where changing to a golden color. Kurama grabbed his face in pain.
" Someone get the nurse." Said Hana.
Yusuke ran out to get her, and the other watched as Kurama crouched to the ground.
" Kurama are you okay?" asked Hana over him.
In a whisper that no one could hear he said. " Heheheheheh………you're losing control little Shuuichi. What will you do know?"