Shezka: I've been updating stories so fast that I'm even scared at my own abilities. It feels a little unatural to update my stories once a day at least. I know I'm defenitely not on a roll. Or maybe I am?

The next morning Hiei stirred from his feet a bit reluctantly. Beside him Lexi growled slightly in her sleep and turned over. He pushed the huge yellow foxtail that had fallen on him the night before and stretched. All his muscles tensing and relaxing. Today he was going to have to introduce Lexi to his mom. He looked down at her and smiled warmly. How could anyone not love her?

"Prince, are you awake?" A guard asked in a whisper quietly knocking on the door. Hiei suppressed a growl as he went over and opened the door.

"What?" Hiei snapped coldly, hating the man for ruining the moment with the person who just might be his future daughter. The guard reeled back, but managed to regain his composure.

"Someone is here to see you Prince Hiei. I think it's your father." The guard asnwered nervously starting to edge along the wall in order to escape. Hiei glared at the man then turned to go downstairs. When he got down there his father was sitting on the couch drinking a cup of coffee. As soon as he spotted his son he quickly stood up to greet him.

"Hiei! I thought you would tell me to leave. Naturally I would let you come over by yourself, but Hina wants to give you a gift." Huroda explained draining the rest of the coffee. He put the mug down on a nearby table while wiping his mouth with the back of his hand.

"Fine by me, but I'll have to come somewhere in the afternoon. Lexi only just woke up last night and I'm not letting her leave from my sight again." Hiei replied turning to go back up stairs.

Huroda opened his mouth to argue, but already his son was up the stairs and gone. He stood there dumbfounded and didn't know what to do. Should he follow his son? With a deep sigh he hauled himself upstairs. When he got there he heard his son talking in a low tone to that wacko fox girl he always hung out with. Then she went quiet and it seemed she had gone back to bed. Hiei came out of his bedroom a minute later looking much calmer then he had before.

"So you coming or what?" Huroda asked his son. Hiei stared at up at him sliently then went back down the stairs.

"I suppose so since Lexi says she doesn't mind." Hiei answered as his father hurried down after him.

At Koenma's castle...

"Uncle Hiede, I know what Genkai said an all, but I really need you to deliver this to my brother." Yukina explained eagerly after lunch. Yusuke was a bit surprised when she had told him about the news of her older brother's letter. Deep down he was glad the shrimp was finally reaching out. Kuwabara congratulated her on the news. Since they had left though she had written a letter to him in return.

"I would give my life for you, Yukina. This is my first time meeting you and I must say you're growing up into a fine young woman. You'll make one lucky man happy one day." Hiede replied with a warm smile. He accepted the envelope and slid it into his back pocket. With a huge bear hug and a few tears shed the two parted at the front of the palace. Hiede now wore a black tear gem around his neck beside a light pink one now. Yukina watched him go and went on crying more out of happiness then sorrow. She could hardly wait to see her uncle come back with news of her brother. He even let slip she might hear from her father.

In the cave...

"So how did things though?" Hina asked the moment her son had walked in through the door. She was more normal now and they usually had lengthy conversations and anything in particular. She still had not pushed him to tell her more of his past life. This relieved Hiei greatly since she wouldn't at least be disappointed in her only son.

"Everything is going fine for now. Lexi finally woke up, but after I told her about you she understood. She needs her rest anyway." Hiei answered calmly wondering what the present was.

"What is it you wanted to give me then?" Hiei questioned, finally getting the nerve to ask. Hina smiled mysteriously at him then took out something from inside her kimono.

"Your father told me how you lost my tear gem. I decided that as your mother it should be my job to replace it." Hina answered showing him the necklace. It was on a simple silver chain with her slightly silverish and pinkish colored tear gem on it. He smiled at her then put it on around his neck. This was truly a present he would keep for the years to come.

"I'm home after all that. Oh Hina, Hiei, didn't see you there. Nice necklace by the way, and Yukina told me to deliver this to you." Hiede announced entering the cavern. Hiei greeted him with a nod of his head as his uncle handed him a envelope. As his uncle and mother were greeting each other he began to read the letter Yukina had sent him. It said:

Dear Brother,

Where are you? Who are you? Do you really have a temper and cry tear gems just like I do? And what do you mean "I'm closer then you think"? It's all so confusing to me at the moment. I understand you not wanting to reveal yourself right away. There are so many things I wish to tell you. Thank you for sending our uncle with your letter though.

Uncle Hiede is very funny and already we are close as an uncle and niece can be. He answered only a few of my questions. I hope all goes well for you. Brother, please come get me soon. For you see, I face problems of my own and fear. That fear is loving another. His name is Kuwabara and although he is not smart, strong, or handsome I can't help but love him. He has a big heart which I'm sure you have as well.

Everyday passes slowly as I await your arrival. I can hardly wait to see who you really are. Also, even though I love Kuwabara there is another man you must know about. His name is Hiei and I am greatly indebted to him. For you see, he saved my life from a cruel man. If you ever meet him please tell him I thank him dearly. Oh, and one last thing before I go. I think I might have a crush on him. :)

Much love,

Yukina

P.S. Just how close are you?

Shezka: Pretty good ending this chapter with Yukina's letter. Were heading towards the big moment and I'm sure you're all at the edge of your seats wondering what will happen. I didn't know this story would actually go this far. It's surprising how much more I'm beginnning to type. Anyway, thanks for all the reviews so far. Oh, and one last thing. Who here totally thinks Hiede rocks and Huroda sucks? Send me reviews and I'll update.