A/N: I want to thank Shadow Ice Maiden, bookgrl, and Darkside5454 for reviewing.

Chapter 8

When Daichi woke up, his first order of business was to have a talk with Kurama. Last night he sensed Kurama's energy in Kaytari's room. He was in there for about ten minuets so he didn't really think too much about it. Then after waking up he remembered, Kurama had avoided Kay all day after breakfast. So why would he wait until after midnight to talk to her? Well, that's what he was going to find out. After showering and getting dressed, Daichi traveled the short distance down the hall to Kurama's room and found a note on his door.

It said that he was going out with his mother to run some errands and that he wouldn't be back until after dinner. He crumpled it up and turned around when he heard Kaytari open her door.

Kaytari smiled. "What are you doing up so early?"

"I wanted to talk to Kurama about something, but he left a note saying he won't be back until late. I guess I can just talk to you."

"What do you want to talk about?"

He held her arm and lead her down the stairs and into the living room. "What was he doing in your room last night?"

Kaytari sat on the couch. "We were talking."

Daichi sat beside her and frowned at her. "Kaytari do you know how hard it is for me to sit around and act like I don't know what's going on?"

"I'm sorry."

"Be honest with me Kay, what happened last night?"

"We kissed."

Daichi put his head down in his hands and groaned.

She put a hand on his back. "I know you might be disappointed in me, but just trust me. I know what I'm doing."

Daichi sat up. "Do you?"

She huffed. "Yes, I do. I know you might not be happy with how things are going, but just give me some time. If I can't get any answers within a month and a half, then we'll do things your way."

"Fine, just be careful."

Kaytari got up and smiled. "Since we're alone today, can you teach me some fire attacks?"

"Of course."

In Koenma's office...

"I brought you all here because I want to let you know how important this mission is. Kaytari has the potential to become either an ally or a threat. Because of who her father was, I have no doubt that she will unlock the power of the phoenix. My concern is that it will happen before she is ready." Koenma held up a hand to stop Yusuke from interrupting him. "You can ask your questions after I'm done." He cleared his throat and continued. "Which is why I need you all to keep a very close eye on her. In two months time, I'm sending her to stay with Genkai where she will undergo intense training. After she completes it, I may consider making her a spirit detective."

"Are you done now?"

"Yes Yusuke."

"What will happen if she unlocks her powers before she's ready?"

"To be honest, I really don't know. It's never happened before."

"So why did you even bring it up?!" Yusuke yelled.

Koenma leaned back in his chair. "Whichever power that is the strongest after her training, is the power that will decide if she unlocks her powers early or not."

"Huh?"

Kurama sighed. "Kaytari is a hybrid. Which means she could either be a telepath like her father, a fire demon like her mother, or both. Most hybrids that have both powers, focus on using only one. Are you following me so far?"

Yusuke and Kuwabara nodded.

"Whichever power she chooses or is dominant, is the one that will effect when she unlocks her powers. For instance, if she turns out to be a fire user then we don't have anything to worry about. But if she is a telepath then, it's a high chance that she may acquire her powers before she should. Kaytari is the first hybrid goddess of fire, which means no one knows what to expect ."

"I get it now,"Yusuke turned to Koenma "why didn't you say that?"

Koenma rolled his eyes. "Any other questions?"

"So what do we do for two months?" Kuwabara asked.

"Monitor her when you're around and contact me if you notice any instability in her spirit energy. Most importantly, you need her to trust you. If she doesn't, then it's possible she'll turn on us once she completes her training. Anymore questions?"

". . ."

"Daichi and Kaytari will not be told about anything that we discussed today. Don't even tell them that I called you here. Is that understood?"

Everyone nodded.

"Good, you may leave."

As they were leaving the office, they saw a portal to the left of the doors.

"What alley do you think he'll drop us at this time?" Kuwabara asked.

"I don't know, hopefully it'll be one near some food." Yusuke said as he jumped through.

Kaytari was laying on her back in the grass and Daichi was sitting next to her.

"You're a great teacher."

Daichi laughed. "You do know that sucking up to me won't make me go any easier on you."

Kaytari pouted.

"You want to fight me?"

Kaytari raised her eyebrows. "Fight you?"

Daichi smirked at her. "Yeah a one-on-one fight. I want you to go all out, don't hold back. I want to see how good you are."

She smiled. "You sure you want to do that? I might actually hurt you."

His smirk turned into a smile. "Who said I would hold back?"

"Ooh this is gonna be so much fun." Kaytari said getting up and into a fighting stance.

Daichi got into his own stance. "Keep your guard up Kay, I'm not going easy on you."

Kaytari hands started glowing a faint red. "I know."

Yusuke and Kuwabara convinced Hiei and Kurama to go with them to get pizza. But they couldn't convince Hiei to eat any. After they ate, Yusuke led them to an arcade where they spent the rest of the day.

Kurama looked at his watch and was surprised at how late it was. He looked over at Hiei who looked as if he would kill the next person that asked him how he got his hair to do that. He told Hiei that he was going to find Yusuke and Kuwabara and let them know they were leaving.

"Yusuke, Hiei and I are leaving."

Yusuke was watching Kuwabara play a shooting game when he turned to Kurama. "Alright, you two still coming tomorrow?"

"I am, but you know Hiei will only show up if he feels like it."

Yusuke nodded.

"You should ask Kay and Daichi if they want to come too." Kuwabara added

"I will, see you two tomorrow." He called over his shoulder.

When he got outside, Hiei was leaning on the side of the building. "Took you long enough."

The walk to Kaytari's house was quiet except for the comments Kurama made about Hiei and all the 'complements' on his hair. They entered the house and walked into the living room. Had they been anyone else, they might have been surprised at what they saw.

Daichi was sitting in one of the armchairs in a cut off shirt and torn up jeans. With his right arm bandaged from his shoulder to his elbow and an ice pace to his face. Kaytari was sitting in the floor next to his chair, in shorts and a sports bra. Her entire midsection was wrapped in bandages. Her left thigh was wrapped as well. Both sported various cuts on their arms, neck and face.

"Are either of you seriously injured anywhere?" Kurama asked.

"Daichi's arm is burned and I think I bruised a rib or two, it's not really that bad."

"Speak for yourself." Daichi said.

Kaytari rolled her eyes. "Kurama, do you have anything for burns?"

"Yes, I should have something in my room. I'll go get it."

Kaytari resumed counting the seconds before Daichi changed the channel.

"You're bleeding."

Kaytari blinked. "Huh?"

"You're bleeding." Hiei said pointing the bandage wrapped around her thigh that had a red stain on it.

She looked down at her bandage, then to Hiei. "Can you help me into the kitchen so I can clean this up?"

Hiei walked over to her and put an arm under her legs and one behind her back. "Bend your knees." he said.

She complied and was surprised when he lifted her up very carefully, and carried her into the kitchen. He sat her down in one of the chairs at the table. Then he moved one of the other chairs close to her and sat in it so he could put her leg in his lap. Ignoring the crazy look Kaytari was giving him he picked up the scissors that were laying on the table and began cutting off her bandages.

"I am capable of doing this on my own you know." She said glaring at him.

"I'm sure you are." He replied without looking up.

Kaytari sat back and let him wrap her thigh.

When Hiei finished, he saw her staring at him.

"It wasn't tight enough, I could have just let you bleed out."

"Oh. . . .thank you."

Hiei gently put her leg down and helped her up. "Hn."

They went back into the living room and she sat on the couch.

A few minutes later, Kurama came in and gave Kaytari a small jar.

"Kurama, I need to talk to you in private." Kaytari said.

"Alright."

She directed her gaze to Daichi. "After I'm done talking with him I'll put this stuff on your arm ok?"

"Uh huh."

Kurama and Kaytari were sitting beside each other in the dining room.

"I wanted to apologize for burning your hand yesterday, I shouldn't have done that."

"Apology accepted."

"Now, about last night. You need to make sure you keep your other self in check, because that cannot happen again." She said with a slight blush.

Kurama smirked but nodded all the same.

Kaytari frowned as her blush deepened. "I'm serious."

"You know, you're cute when you blush." he said.

Kaytari felt like her face was on fire. She hid her face in her hands and sighed loudly.

Kurama chuckled.

She removed her hands from her face. "Are we done?"

"Not yet I want to talk to you about something as well."

Kaytari turned to him.

"I know you don't trust me, and I know that I have given you a good reason not to. But I would like for us to at least try to be nice to each other. We might become friends."

"Ok, I'll try to be nice to you."

"Thank you."

She nodded. "Come on, let's go back in the living room."

When they entered the living room Kaytari walked over to Daichi and snatched the ice pack from his hand. "Come on."

Daichi got up and followed her into the kitchen.

Kurama turned to Hiei "Yusuke wanted me to ask you if you plan on joining us tomorrow."

"If nothing comes up."

When Kaytari and Daichi came out of the kitchen, Kurama was watching television and Hiei was nowhere to be found.

"Kay, I'm going to go meditate then I'm going to bed. See you in the morning." Daichi said

"Goodnight." she said.

Daichi tossed the small jar to Kurama. "Thanks."

"You're welcome."

When Daichi left the room she sat down beside Kurama and sighed.

"Are you going to be busy tomorrow?" Kurama asked.

"No, why?"

"Yusuke, Kuwabara, Hiei and I are meeting up tomorrow. I think you should come with us."

"When are you leaving?"

"Around eleven o'clock."

"Ok, I'll go."

"Good, now I think you should go to bed."

She raised her eyebrows. "Excuse me?"

Kurama pointed to her ribs. "You need to heal."

"Whatever." she huffed as she got off the couch.

"Goodnight Kay."

"Night Kurama."

A/N: I am very sorry for taking so long to post this chapter.