Okay guys, since I got so many reviews I'm going to post the fourth chapter today. That and because I'm going to pause work on this story for a little while so I can work on my other story. I'm really sorry about this, please don't kill me! It's just that, I haven't worked on Parasite Mirror in a long time, so I have to get at least one more chapter up there before I go any further on this one. Sorry.

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To clarify: The last chapter was Hiei having a dream, but the dream actually happened, he was remembering something in the form of a dream. Just in case that wasn't clear.

Chapter 3: Captured…damn…

Hiei blinked in surprise, but, as there didn't seem to be any immediate, life-threatening danger, he lay still and tried to remember how he had gotten here. Soon, the memory of what had happened resurfaced in his mind.

flashback

Yusuke and Kuwabara cautiously inched closer to the two kneeling on the floor, trying hard not to be noticed. Both had guessed that neither the vampire nor the human would truly come willingly, and so had planned to capture them as quickly as possible.

So when Kurama had become preoccupied with Hiei, Yusuke had nodded slightly to Kuwabara and started moving. The dark-haired teen gestured at Kurama, signaling to grab him first, since it had been established that, even with the blood he'd been given, Kurama was stronger than Hiei at this point, and should be taken out first.

The Hunters met directly across from where they had been standing originally, staring at the redhead. He was watching his lover finish up on the second pouch, hands fisted on his knees.

Sorry to do this guys. Believe me, I hate me as much as you do right now.

With that final thought, Yusuke nodded once again to his companion. They both lunged at Kurama, knocking him down and pinning him to the floor. The boy gasped, trying to regain the oxygen that had been forced out of his lungs when he hit the ground.

Yusuke straddled his chest, holding him down while Kuwabara wrapped the cords around his wrists. The carrot-top had just managed to tie a tight knot in the rope when a fist connected with his cheek. As the boy crashed to the ground, another punch struck Yusuke, sending him flying off Kurama.

Hiei knelt beside the redhead and helped him into a sitting position. The vampire gently took his fox's hands and started to work loose the bindings trapping his wrists. However, before he could free Kurama, Yusuke was back on his feet and had tackled Hiei, causing both of them to slam into the floor a few feet away from the redhead.

Kuwabara rose next, blood dripping from his nose, "I had a feeling that wasn't going to work," he growled out around his bruised cheek and broken nose.

He scrambled over to a still-bound Kurama; hurriedly taking hold of his shoulders and pushing him back down roughly. A cloth and a tiny bottle emerged from his pocket. Pinning his opponent to the floorboards with one hand, he held the vial with the other and pried the cork loose with his teeth. He then quickly emptied the contents of the bottle onto the cloth, and pressed it firmly over his captive's mouth and nose, waiting for the drug to take effect.

The redhead's eyes widened as fog started to cloud his senses and his vision went blurry. He fought against the lethargy spreading through his limbs, trying in vain to throw his adversary off. Despite his struggles, the drug proved to be too strong and he collapsed against Kuwabara as consciousness fled him.

Hiei, who had glanced up from his battle with Yusuke, froze in horror when he saw his lover go limp. Yusuke seized the opportunity presented by the vampire's distraction and sent his fist crashing into the back of Hiei's head, effectively knocking him out.

flashback

Hiei scowled, angry that he had been beaten so easily and cursing his weakness. He hadn't even been able to protect Kurama.

Kurama…

Panic washed over him as his fox's lovely face filled his mind.

Where is he? Is he hurt?

Hiei shot up from where he was lying on the cold stone floor, eyes wide and terrified.

"Kurama…" he whispered breathlessly.

A loud screeching of metal made him look up, the fear in his bloody red orbs quickly hidden by a shroud of rage. He got up painfully, but had to take several steps back to keep his balance as his head spun. His foot struck something and he fell backwards just as the door swung open.

Hiei glanced down to see what had tripped him and felt a surge of relief.

That's it for now. Look out for the next chapter of Parasite Mirror, when that is posted I'll start work on this story again. Won't be too long, don't worry!

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