"We are almost there," said Kurama, who was walking in front of Yukina.

"Kurama, if you don't mind me asking, what business do you have in Demon world? I thought you gave up demon world and wanted to live in the Living world," Yukina said, without really thinking about what she just asked before the words were out of her mouth.

"I mean…" Yukina wanted to take back what she said. "You don't have to tell me…I'm sorry. It's not my place to ask," Yukina said in a soft voice, putting her head down in shame.

But what Yukina didn't see what Kurama smiling to him self. "I have…" Kurama paused as if he was searching for the right word. "…Reasons to return."

Yukina didn't know what to say, and didn't say anything. She didn't want to slip up again.

The rest of the trip there was in complete silence.

When they reached the entrance to demon world, Kurama turned around to face Yukina.

"Listen, Yukina. You must know that even though Demon World has a new ruler, it is not a completely safe place. That is why Genkai asked me to guide you here."

Kurama paused and Yukina thought that she should say something to reassure him that she was listening. "Because you know your way around?"

Kurama paused, but then smiled. "Yes. I truly do, don't I?" But Kurama quickly put away his smile and lost eye contact with Yukina.

Oh great. Did I make him upset? Why can't I say anything right today?

Kurama saw Yukina and it looked to him as if she were punishing herself. Kurama decided to continue talking so she would think that it didn't bother him as much as she thought.

"Let us go now into Demon world and I will explain more of what shall happen when we get there." Yukina nodded and followed as Kurama walked into the entrance.

When they got into Demon world, Yukina sighed. She could recognize the air in Demon world. It was much different then the air in the Living world. "The air… It's not nearly as blood filled as it was before." Yukina tried to lighten the mood.

"Yes. It is, but do not let that fool you," Kurama spoke as he looked into the sky. Maroon and golden clouds scattered across the sky. The sun was setting. It was almost night.

Yukina shivered when a cold breeze went by. Yukina gently laughed. "I guess I'm not used to the colder weather. Even though I am a Koorime, I guess I'm used to the Living world weather right now."

Yukina could hear Kurama laughing to himself. Well, I guess he isn't completely upset. But why is he upset at all? Is there someone he has to meet? Doesn't want to meet?

Yukina sighed and spoke quietly to herself. "I will never understand Kurama."

Kurama turned around. "Hm?"

"Ah! Um, nothing! Just talking to myself! Ha ha." –sweat drop- The last thing I need is Kurama to get angry with me.

After some time of walking, Kurama spoke. "Here." Kurama stopped.

They were traveling in a forest where the trees were not that far apart but where Kurama stopped; the trees were not grown there.

"What? Here what?" Yukina asked.

"We will camp here for one night. Then we will separate," Kurama replied.

Yukina didn't really think about it, but she would be alone. When Genkai sent Kurama, she thought that he might stay with her. When she realized that Kurama was staring at her, he said, "Did you think I would stay with you?"

"O-Oh no! I didn't think of it like that! I was expecting to go off on my own from the start! After all, this is my brother I am looking for."

"…Yes," Kurama replied.

Later they got a fire going.

Kurama sat against a tree with his arms crossed and his legs as well. He was in one part of the section where they were sleeping and Yukina in the other. Yukina had her legs against her stomach with her arms holding them close to her.

It was dark now and Yukina had been pondering on a question to ask Kurama ever since they entered Demon world.

"K-Kurama?" Kurama looked up at Yukina; he didn't look tired but not entirely awake either. "Do you mind if I ask you a question?"

Kurama look almost surprised for a moment, but answered, "Yes."

"I was just wondering… I mean, I don't want to ask a question to get you mad or annoyed, but…" Yukina paused. But then closed her eyes and blurted out her question quickly as when people do when you take off a band-aid. Quick so the pain isn't dragged out. "Did you have any brothers or sisters?" She opened one eye to see Kurama's reaction.

"Did I…have any siblings?" Kurama looked shocked as if he had never been asked this question before. "I…don't think so."

Kurama looked up in the sky as if he was trying to remember thousands of years ago—which he probably was. "N…Nope. Don't remember any." Kurama looked over at Yukina. Her eyes were wide open.

Did I shock her? I guess I did. After all, she is looking so hard for her brother and I act as if if I did have a brother or sister I wouldn't give a care to the world.

Then Kurama was even more surprised when he saw Yukina trying to hold back a smile and then bursting into laughter.

"I-I'm sorry Kurama!" Yukina laughed. "But I can't help it…I mean…you just…couldn't remember back that far and you didn't really look like you cared…"

Yukina shifted her position so her legs were to her side. When she stopped laughing, she looked down at her lap. She looked stunned. "Are you okay?" Kurama asked.

Yukina at first stuttered as she tried to reply. "I-It just hit me…" she paused as she looked up at Kurama. "I don't know why that's funny."

Yukina stared at Kurama, as she was truly puzzled as to why she was laughing.

Then she watched in awe as Kurama started laughing. Yukina then, out of her amazement as seeing that Kurama was laughing, started laughing herself.

When they stopped laughing, Yukina changed her position again so she was in a more of a laying spot so she could be comfy as she slept.

Kurama also changed his pose so he still had his arms crossed but his legs were lying straight out as he leaned against his tree.

They spent the rest of the night silently as they soon drifted to sleep.

When Yukina woke up, Kurama was awake, standing, and looking out. It looked like as if he was debating which way to go.

Yukina yawned and sat up. "Have you been waiting for me?" Yukina decided to stand up.

Kurama smiled, "Not for long." Yukina yawned again, putting her hand to her mouth. "Oh. I see."

Kurama looked out to the northwest direction and pointed. "That way," he said. "That is the way I need to go."

Yukina stood in silence. Speaking of 'ways to go', where do I need to go?

Kurama turned to her. He then looked down at the ground. He picked up a stick and walked over to the tree next to Yukina with it. He then lifted his arm with the stick in his hand.

"Wh-What are you doing?" Yukina asked as she got out of the way.

Kurama with all his might smashed the thick stick into the tree. When he stepped away, Yukina went up to it. She touched the stick with her fingertip.

"Wow. It's really in there. But, why?"

Kurama looked at her. "In exactly one week, we will meet each other here at this place. The stick is a mere reminder in case you forget where here is."

Kurama turned and started to walk to where he had pointed. But before he left, he turned around. "Yukina, if you are not here by sunset on the seventh day, I will come looking for you. And if I cannot trace you, I will have to go back for assistance."

Yukina understood the importance of making it on time. "Yes. I understand," she replied with a nod.

Kurama nodded back, "Good luck, finding your brother." Yukina smiled, He truly is a nice person. "Thank you. And I wish you the best of a journey."

Kurama nodded again and left. Yukina waved and then she turned to go northeast.

"The first thing I need to do, is to pay my respects to my dead mother." And maybe while I'm there, I will find some more clues as to where my brother could be… And with that, she was off to Koorime Island.

(Orig) Author's Note- I'm sorry. I didn't like the way this chapter came out either. The next chapter will not be as dull, I promise! Hang in there!

(New) A/N- I think it's safe to say the next chapter is not boring (seeing as I've already read it). I'll have to write more of chapter 8 before I update this again, though. I'm trying to update every other day (at least until I finish with the stuff Sesshoumaru Minon wrote), but with schoolwork and all it could take longer. See you next time. (P.S.: Don't you wish emotes would work on FF?)