1Kurama opened the door to discover Zukume huffing and puffing for air.

"Hiei... w-where is... Hiei...?" she gasped, a desperate look in her silver eyes.

Kurama ushered her in and said, "I don't know where–."

"Please... you're his best friend. Is there any place you can think of that he goes to think? He told me of his heritage. Then ran off," she begged.

Kurama asked, "Wait, you mean... he told you he's a...?"

"A demon," she finished, nodding.

His eyes went wide. Hiei only showed that side to his enemies but never had he told anyone straight what he was. He thrived on his mysterious nature, using it to his advantage.

"Zukume asked again, "Do you have any idea where he might have gone? I have to talk to him."

"Why?" Kurama asked curiously.

"There's nothing wrong with being a demon. He has to know that... doesn't he? He's different but so am I. I understand that there are some things that he isn't ready to tell me and some I might never know, but I can handle it. I have no right to judge him poorly and I won't."

"You... are very wise. Perhaps you can melt... his heart of ice. Or maybe... you already have... and the flood of intense emotions is what made him run," Kurama said, smiling kindly.

Zukume smiled back, blushing. "I really hope so..."

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