Sorry it's been a little while, there was some kind of error on fanfiction and it wouldn't let me upload. Hope you enjoyed the last chapter, and please love this one! You finally find out just what is so dangerous about this mirror!

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Chapter 6: Parasite Mirror

Yusuke was describing his latest street fight when the door slid open and a teen Koenma walked in.

Kurama set down his cup and looked at the demigod with a slightly surprised expression. "Another mission already?"

"Yes, somewhat connected to your last one, actually. Remember when I told you that the mirror's contained power was starting to awaken? Well, some of it managed to get out."

"What the hell does that mean?" Yusuke asked, leaning forward a bit.

"Do you recall telling me about the mirror flashing when you tapped on it?"

"Yeah, sure, but you said it wasn't anything to worry about."

"Well, it appears I was wrong about that. You see, this power isn't dangerous by itself; it needs a host. Now, if you had been in the Ningenkai, there wouldn't have been a problem, since the power can only mesh with demon energy.

As it is, you were still in the Makai, so the energy has already found a host. That said, I have good news and bad news. I'll give you the good news first, just for the hell of it. Once it's taken a host, the power is stuck inside whatever demon it has possessed, it is unable to switch bodies. So none of you will be in danger of being controlled.

The bad news is that it amplifies the host's energy and gives it an insatiable blood lust. The enslaved demon will kill anything and everything that crosses its path. Anything from an insect to another demon.

Your mission is to bring in the host. Fortunately, it will only have a fraction of the mirror's power, so it won't be as big a threat as it could be. However, it will still be difficult to defeat. You must bring it in alive. If you kill the host, the parasitic energy will be able to escape and either possess one of you, or find an even more powerful host. The stronger the host, the worse it is when their force is increased."

Yusuke whistled, "Wow. So, do we get any gadgets to keep this 'host' thing contained after we've kicked its ass and need to take it to Reikai?"

"Yes, we have special wards that will keep it under control while you transport it. If you can get a few on the demon during your fight, it should make it easier to capture him." Koenma answered, allowing Yukina to pour him some tea.

"Him? You know who the host is then?" Kurama inquired. His posture was rather rigid, and he looked worried. Of course, you could only see it if you knew him very well. Hiei (obviously) noticed, but decided not to bring it up yet.

"Yes, as a matter of fact, we also have a general location to send you to."

"Very well, when should we leave?" Kurama asked.

"Next week, by then we'll have all the wards ready, and we'll have a suitable holding place for the energy."

Later:

"So fox, what had you so worried?" Hiei asked as they made their way down the temple steps.

"Oh, it was nothing really, I was just concerned about my energy level, it's still a bit low from our last mission. But a week should be more than enough time to regain it. I'm so glad that I have a vacation from school, one less thing to worry about…. What do you feel like doing?"

"Hn. Let's get some ice cream."

They had reached the bottom of the stairs. Kurama laughed and ruffled Hiei's hair, "You're so cute Hi-chan!" He whispered the last part in the demon's ear.

Hiei hid his blush with a glare while he smoothed his hair back into place. Kurama started to walk off, still grinning at his lover's utter adorableness. A tap on his shoulder made him turn, and he was pulled down into a demanding kiss. Hiei let them break apart after a few moments, but kept his arms around his fox's neck, their lips still just barely touching.

"You know I hate it when you mess with my hair like that." He said very softly, making Kurama shiver.

Hiei gave his lover another quick kiss and continued in a more normal voice, removing his arms from Kurama's neck.

"Come on fox, I want my ice cream."

Said fox smiled I amusement and said teasingly, "You have such a one-track mind koi."

Hiei snorted and strode off, pausing for a moment to let Kurama catch up to him. They were pleasantly occupied for the rest of the day (and night).

That's it for now! Yes, I am implying they did more than sleep, you don't like it, too bad. Implying is as far as I go. You don't like it, tough. I'm starting a story where Hiei is a vampire and Kurama is his human lover, but I'm not sure if it'll go anywhere…

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