Disclaimer: No, I don't own YYH. This is an AU. Note to the people who read my fanfics! Slowly, Always Tip the Waiter is reviving! Okay, I'm done with my disclaimer. I hope you enjoy my fourth chapter. Thank you so much to all my reviewers!

Kurama growled in frustration as he fished the ruby out of the water. He'd come back to the spring to humbly accept Hiei's appreciation of the fine gift, only to find the demon gone and his gift at the bottom of the spring. A the bottom of the SPRING! No one throws away a gift from Yoko Kurama! He slammed his fist into a small boulder, breaking it in half. His yellow eyes were burning a fierce gold and he pocketed the ruby, "How Dare He! I am Yoko Kurama!" He whipped around and began to stalk back in the direction of the inn.

Kuronue looked up in surprise as Kurama slid into the seat across from him. Kurama's normally calm face had a look of extreme irritation and his youkai was crackling like mad. Kuronue's eyebrows went up as he noticed half of the demons in the room sneaking out and casting nervous glances at Kurama. Kuronue sighed and ran a hand through his raven hair.

"Okay, what happened?"

Kurama thrust his fist forward and held out the ruby.

"He didn't appreciate you gift?"

Kurama snorted, " I'll say, he threw it in the pond."

Kuronue couldn't help but smile, "What did you say to him?"

Kurama glared at him, "I said nothing bad to him! I merely said that I planned on courting him!"

"Well, I guess he has no reason to be angry with you."

Kurama leapt to his feet, knocking back his chair, "Stop patronizing me, Damnit! I am Yoko Kurama! King of Thieves! The most famous and best looking to ever live! He has no right to reject me like that!"

Kuronue sat calmly, waiting for his friend to regain his temper. Finally, Kurama picked up his overturned chair and sat down.

"Are you finished?"

Kurama took a deep breath and closed his eyes. Kuronue decided to let him relax and waved over a waitress. He smiled charmingly at the petite brunette. "I will have a large order of Lo Mein and my friend here will have a plate of sushi and fried rice. The girl nodded and handed him a desert menu.

"Wait." Kurama's sharp voice startled both of them. "You. What time does Hiei's shift start tomorrow?"

"Um...U-uh," the waitress stammered, "H-he won't be here!"

"What?" Kurama cracked one eye open to peer at the nervous girl.

"W-well, y-you see, he doesn't work tomorrow. A-and h-he's gone on an extended

v-vacation!"

"To where?"

"Uh...t-the human realm...Y-yes! He went to the Ningenkai!"

Both of Kurama's eyes were now open and fixed upon the poor creature.

"You may leave now," Kuronue waved the trembling girl away. He then looked back to his companion. "You terrified her."

"She was lying."

"I know," Kuronue stretched his arms above his head. "It looks like your dear little fire bitch is trying to make you leave."

Kurama growled, "For the last time, it's vixen, not bitch!" He smirked, "He'll have to do better than that."

"You know," Kuronue mused, "He may already have a lover."

Kurama's smirk fled, "If he does, he's going to have to say good-bye. I'll kill him if I have to."

"What makes you think it's a male? It could be a female. What if Hiei has children? Will you kill them, too?"

Kurama scowled, "Shut up. You know I don't kill children. If Hiei is already mated, I'll have no choice but to let him go. But a lover is replaceable."

Kuronue held up his hands in mock defeat, "I tried." His eyes lit up as a steaming plate of his favorite dish was placed in front of him. "Ah, thank you, miss." He glanced up to smile. And his jaw dropped. It was the creature that he'd seen earlier before that annoying bimbo had plopped into his lap. The beautiful waitress.

"Excuse me sir, but I'm a male."

Waiter...HOT DAMN!

"Err...I'm so sorry!" Kuronue quickly apologized, "I assumed that we'd have the same waitress who took our order!" Kuronue gave a sheepish smile to the waiter who turned on his heel and walked back towards the bar. Kuronue's dark eyes followed the sway of his slim hips the entire way.

Kurama sat silently, watching the brief exchange between his friend and that attractive creature. It was very interesting, to say the least, to see Kuronue so flustered and infatuated. His lips slowly drew themselves into a smirk. 'Now he can't make fun of me anymore.' He slid back in his seat and watched the array of emotions flicker across Kuronue's face. Lust being a primary one.

"So?" Kurama's smirk grew as his voice jerked Kuronue out of his daze, "What was that about my being infatuated?"

Kuronue sighed and bowed his head in defeat, "Shut up Kurama."

"Here is your bottle sirs," Kurama blinked as a large bottle of cheap bear was placed in front of him. "We didn't order anything to drink," Kuronue said bluntly, all the while staring at the petite waiter.

The waiter pointed to a group of demons across the room, "They sent it over and request that you join them." The group of demon leered at Kurama and made beckoning motions with their slimy hands. Kurama raised an eyebrow before he handed the bottle back to the waiter, "Tell them that I decline their offer and to give wine next time they wish to impress some one. And then could you please bring us a small bottle of red wine?" The waiter nodded and wrote down their order.

"Wait!" the waiter paused and looked at Kuronue, "Yes?"

"What is your name?"

"The waiter blinked, "Can't you tell?" He glanced down at his chest, "Oh! Silly me! I forgot to put on my name tag! If you'll excuse me." He gave a short bow and hurried away.

Kurama snorted, "Why'd you ask such a stupid question?"

Kuronue pouted, "How was it stupid?"

Kurama grinned and popped a piece of fish into his mouth, "You sound like a lovesick child."

Kuronue picked up a noodle and flung it at Kurama. "Shut up."

Kurama elegantly ducked the flying projectile and Kuronue winced as it landed in the hair of one of the female patrons.

"Here is your wine, gentlemen." The waiter placed a bottle full of a deep red liquid in front of them.

"Thank you. Did you give my message to that table over there?"

The waiter nodded, "Yes, I did. They demand that you join them or they'll join you."

"I've got a better idea," Kuronue spoke up, "How about you join us instead." He peered closely at the name tag that was now present. "Tsuko? What a lovely name. Won't you join us, Tsuko?"

Tsuko shook his head, brushing a few strands of silver hair away from his pale face. "I'm afraid I can't. I get paid for working, not for lounging around."

"Just long enough for a drink? I'll pay for the time you missed. Please? I haven't meant such a beautiful creature in such a long time!"

Tsuko blushed deeply and glanced nervously over his shoulder, "Well, I guess I could. But just one drink! Then I get back to work!"

Kuronue gave him a genuine smile and reached out to pull over another chair.

"Don't bother," Kurama stood, "Tsuko, would you be ever so kind as to tell the demons at that table that I'll meet them outside? You may have my chair and glass." Tsuko nodded and hurried over to the other table. Kuronue watched dreamily as his silver-haired angel wove through the crowd.

Kurama chuckled softly at his friend's antics. He was glad that Kuronue was having fun, bt he was starting to grow slightly suspicious as well. How was it that in the same inn on the same night they both managed to find some one that suited their tastes perfectly? Of course it could just be coincidence, but Kurama hadn't become the greatest thief in the Makai by ignoring his instincts. He mentally frowned but he didn't feel like dampening Kuronue's mood so he slipped a few rice balls into his pockets and stepped away from the table. He noticed that the group of demons had already left.

"Kurama? Where are you going?"

"To take care of that group that sent over the beer. Don't expect me back anytime soon." He turned back to Kuronue, "While you're sharing a drink with your Tsuko, see what you can find out about Hiei. Will you?"

Kuronue waved him away, "Okay. Sure."

Kurama smirked and strode across the room and out the door. He had to get rid of that group of demons, after all.

What do you people think of that chapter? I hope it was long enough this time. By the way, with this chapter I'll be posting the new fanfic by my friend Natoya Mouto. Kay? Oh yes, and about that one thing with the Sesshomaru/Hiei pairing, if anyone would like to write one, go ahead. Think of it as a challenge. A Yami Marik/Hiei would be really cool also. I hope you like the fourth chapter of this. Please review and no flames. Constructive criticism is okay though.