Here is the final chapter! Now, this is short, but I wanted to hurry it (and you can tell) so I could get a head start on part 3. Important events occur and pre-planning of the war while opens the next part.

Enjoy!

Hiei sits at the head of a table. Mukuro and Yomi are in chairs beside him. The former Reikai Tantei, Prince Koenma, Jin, Touya, Kori, Chuu, Shishi-Wakamaru, Suzuki, Rinku, Hokushin, the ferry girls, and other guards line the table. Soldiers could be heard outside of his castle, preparing for war. It is night outside and everyone knows that when the sun rises, the battle will begin. The Makai king rises from his seat and silences the room.

"Tomorrow we will fight to keep Makai, Reikai, and Ningenkai safe. It will be hard and long. The outcome is not entirely known, but we will try to win. Do not lose hope. Believe in yourself and your friends and allies. Our troops are preparing. Tonight, rest and recover your strength for we will stand and meet Takanashi on the battlefield at dawn. Remember that he has Inazuma with him and will try to use her against us. Now, go, all of you. Say your prayers..." he rose from his seat. "We are going to need all the luck and hope we can get."

He left the room and headed outside. Koka met him at the door. Side by side, they went through the gardens, each consumed in their own thoughts. Hiei was focused on the battle tomorrow, while Koka was crying silently about Inazuma.

'Inazuma told us what to expect from Takanashi. His number of supporters is high...how much was it again...3.4 billion in Makai and 89.3 million in Ningenkai. That is a lot. I hope she is alright.'

He was pulled out of his thoughts by Koka pulling on his pants leg. She still had tears in her eyes as she made him look ahead of them. A figure wearing black armor with a red triangle pointing upwards on it stood 10 feet in front. Hiei pushed Koka behind him when the man started to advance. No energy rolled off of them so Hiei couldn't figure how strong they were, nor could he see their face for a helmet concealed it. They stopped just before him and gave him a note. Cautiously, Hiei read it.

My son-

How I wish it did not have to turn out like this. If only you would have joined me, then I wouldn't have to kill you and your friends. Inazuma has already tasted my wrath and, might I say, she is a delicious woman. I see why you choose her as a mate. It is too bad that she doesn't remember you ever marking her. She believes it was me. Good luck on the battlefield tomorrow. Keep an eye out for me.

And as a note, count your women, Hiei. Someone might just be missing.

Your father,

Takanashi Hikaji

His eyes met those of the deliver. They were swirling masses of gray, green, and blue. Understanding what the final bit of the note meant, Hiei grabbed Koka and ran back to the castle. The man was left their, staring at the spot Hiei once stood in.

Hiei rushed through the castle and to Yukina's room where he found that she was not there. The curtains fluttered showing that the window was open. Gazing out of it, he saw the same person who had delivered the letter standing in the garden with her in his arms. Nodding their head, they flickered from view. Furious, Hiei, with Koka, went to the front of the castle where his army's awaited him. Thousands to rival his father's forces and help to bring about a better future.

"Has our scout returned?" Takanashi asked as he entered the meeting room of his castle.

"She just got back."

He walked into the side room and found Yukina cowering on a couch as the person in armor stood over them. Her eyes focused on Takanashi.

"Hello daughter. I do not believe we have met before."

As he walked over to her, she leaned more against the couch. The one in armor stopped his advance.

"Leave her be for now. I'll go get Inazuma."

They exited the room and Takanashi sat on a chair on the other side of the room. Several minutes pass before Inazuma comes in. As soon as Takanashi sees her, he hurries to her side and kisses her. Yukina is sickened by this and looks away. Inazuma removes herself from the man's grasp and walks over to the Koormie.

"Yukina...are you alright?"

"Why am I here?"

"Takanashi -kun needs you by his side. Do not worry. I will take care of you. No one will harm you."

"You speak about him as if you love him."

"Because she does." Takanashi exclaims, walking over to the women. "She is finally mine."

"Tell me...father. Did you love my mother?" Yukina asks, timidly.

"I...umm...Yes, I did, at first. When she told me she was a Koormie, though, I hated her. I found out she was pregnant with you and your brother and I would have stayed, but I couldn't. The other Ice Maidens would have found out my plans...to take Hina's children, well, mine too, and raise them how I want. It is too bad that I didn't get you and your brother. He would be even more powerful then he is now and you would be a fighter, not a petty healer."

"But her being a healer is a good thing." Inazuma said. "Just think, having her on the field, mending your soldiers and healing them. Why, we would surely win. While Hiei's troops suffer casualties, we will still be fighting strong."

"I love the way you think. Get her a room and see to it."

Inazuma picked Yukina off the couch and led her up some stairs to a bedroom. When the Koormie got inside, she ripped herself from Inazuma's hold.

"Traitor! You are following them!"

"Yukina, calm down."

"Why?"

"Because...I am not." she said in a whisper.

Yukina watched her timidly, but could tell she spoke the truth.

"Now, for the battle, you will go out there and heal Takanashi's soldiers, but not how he wants."

Inazuma handed her a small, purple stone on a leather string.

"Keep this in your hand when you heal."

Turning around, she headed out of the room, but smiled briefly at Yukina.

And that is that! Part 3 will be out either tonight or Tuesday. Hope you like the story so far!

-UtsukushiiCho