Wow Chapter 9 already! I'm not sure how long this will go on, but I do how it will end.

Catarina: Jeez well goody for you. Now can we move to Ohio?

NO! I like my home. Also thank you Shadow-Ninja-Fay, and don't worry Youko will get what is coming to him!Disclaimer pls.

Catarina: Right BLAH BLAH BLAH no ownership BLAH BLAH BLAH Yu Yu Hakusho

Um right, works for me! Back to our story!

Kurama left the room, hoping she would get some rest. He joined Hiei and Yusuke in the kitchen. Hiei was glaring at Yusuke.

"What's wrong?" asked Kurama.

"I don't have any ice cream," sighed Yusuke. Kurama laughed at this. "So is she going to be alright?"

"Yes," replied Kurama. "But we need to find Catalina."

"I'm in," replied Yusuke. "I'm sure we can get Kuwabara to join us."

"Yes," Kurama hesitated. "Can we not tell Kuwabara about her being my mate."

"Of course," replied Hiei. "He still doesn't know about Yukina, so why would he need to know about Catarina."

"I'm still against her not knowing the truth," Yusuke added. "She has a right to know."

"She won't believe me," sighed Kurama. "Until I can transform into Youko, she won't believe. Even if I could she may just call me a shape shifter and refuse to believe. She has been through to much pain and hurt, I won't give her another reason to hurt again."

"The truth has a way of coming out," replied Yusuke. Kurama gave him a look that said 'Tell her and I'll kill you'. "Don't worry I'm not going to be the one who tells her."

"So what can we do?" asked Hiei.

"It looks hopeless right now," Kurama sighed. "She doesn't know who employed her, where he is, or anything. Also if we get unlucky she have a freak out and we will totally be screwed."

"I don't get," replied Yusuke. "How can she be the best assassin in the demon world if she freaks out at the slightest road block."

"She doesn't," Kurama said coming to her defense. "She is emotionally torn right now. With her assignments she goes in, kills, leaves, and then collects. Never letting her emotions get evolved with a job. This isn't your typical job neither. She's fighting for her child's life, something I don't think she ever had to do."

"Let's get some rest and we will deal with this problem tomorrow," suggested Yusuke. "You guys might as well stay here."

While the boys settled in for the night, Catarina was in deep thought.

Who is this Kurama? Let's list all I know about him: His human name is Shuichi Minamino, is a perfect student and son, has a demonic soul, which is odd, cause he seems perfectly human. I mean I still have some demonic features like my tail, hair color, and my elongated ears. He looks absolutely human. The only thing that throws it off is he can make that rose into a whip. Where have I seen that before. Think Catarina, THINK!

"Oh my sweet catnip," she breathed in shock. Youko could do that with a rose. He could do about anything possible with plants. But then this boy, he must, but he couldn't, could he?

She felt the tears form in her eyes. She didn't care anymore, she let them fall. She never felt a more painful betrayal in her life. "How could you Youko, I thought you loved me," she whispered.

Kurama couldn't sleep so he went to check on Catarina. He found her sitting there tears flowed from her eyes, and she was staring out into space. She looked so numb, he had to know what was wrong.

"Why are you crying?" he asked from the doorway. He couldn't risk getting close to her, especially when her emotions where effecting Youko.

"Because of you," she glared at him. "I finally figured out who you are. Also I don't need your help, nor do I want it from you"

Her voice seemed like it was laced with venom and it stung him. He was shocked at her words and didn't know how to reply at her accusations. To deny them would be stupid, this was the reaction he was afraid she would have.

"Look," Kurama sighed. "I'm sorry I didn't tell you, I was afraid you would react this way.."

"How could I not!" she interrupted. She stood to face him. "I loved Youko with my heart and soul, and you are proof he didn't return those affections to me truly."

"What?" Kurama said confused. Did she really think him escaping death was proof he didn't love her? "How can you say that! If you look back to the relationship, nothing but love was present!"

"So it would seem," she hissed. "But then if it was purrfect like it seemed, why where you ever born!"

"So I could get revenge on the bounty hunter I thought killed you," Kurama said through gritted teeth.

"Ha! Every demon knows what I did to that fool and his men, and the village who hired him. Plus I don't see the connection here, except you where trying to avenge your dead father."

"What the hell are you talking about?" Kurama was more confused then ever now. What was she talking about?

"What am I talking about!" she fumed. "I'm talking about you being the son of Youko! What did you think I was talking about?"

Kurama started to laugh. The was the last think he thought she would ever come to the conclusion too. Catarina crossed her arms and let a low warning growl at him. This caused him to sober up his laughter.

"I'm sorry," he said wiping the tears from his eyes. "But how did you come to that conclusion?"

"Isn't it obvious," she growled. "You have a demonic soul, a kitsune one at that and a human one too. You remind me of him, and the big give away was the manipulation of the rose into the whip. Plus you are using his last name! How could he do this, was I not good enough!"

"I'm not his son," replied the now serious Kurama.

"You're not?" said Catarina stopping her ranting. "Well then who the hell are you cause you started acting damn guilty when I accused you of knowing who you are! I want answers NOW!"

"You know you where close," he said as he walked over to her. He stood barely an inch away from her and looked down at her. "You really want to know who I am?"

Was it her imagination or did he grow an inch or two. His hair seemed to be getting lighter to, and his eyes where starting to turn gold. His question registered in her mind and she nodded her head. He pulled her against him and whispered into her ear.

"I AM Youko."

He the pulled her into a bone crushing kiss, and transformed into his demon form for the second time that night. He broke the kiss after a minuet. She stared at him new tears formed in her eyes. Her dream seemed to becoming true. She didn't care how it was possible. Her emotions where running high, her love, her life was before her.

"Youko," she let out as she swooned. Youko hadn't let her go, so she didn't hit the floor. He picked her up and placed her gently on the bed.

"I guess you will always fall for me," he laughed. He was extremely tried after transforming twice in one night. Crawling into the bed with her and wrapping his arms around her, he didn't think twice what might happen when she awoke. Actually he could careless. He had spent 15 years without sleeping with his mate, no way would he let this opportunity pass. He pressed a kiss to her forehead, as she snuggled against him. She started lightly purring to his delight. Maybe things would turn out for the best. No one was going to take her away from him, EVER.

Catarina: Isn't that taking advantage of me!

Oh hush it's cute, he likes you!

Catarina: You can be so immature sometimes. but anyway Reviews, Flames, Questions, or Comments? We accept them all!

You sound like a credit card comercial! Anyway till next time!