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Last Time:

"Nani!" He let the pool of blood drip down to his carpet, as he jumped back. For once in his life, Shuuichi Minamino AKA Youko Kurama was so frightened.

This Time:

Kurama sat at the breakfast table with his family, though they all looked at him concerned. However, Kurama acted as if nothing happened and was reading the newspaper for anything interesting.

"Shuuichi," Shiori began, concern laced her voice, addressing Kurama not his stepbrother.

Kurama looked at Shiori putting the newspaper down a bit. "Is something the matter, mother? If so, please tell me because it's not really good for your health to worry a lot."

"Don't mind about my health, Shuuichi. It's just that earlier this morning. Your brother, father, and I heard screaming from your room. What was it?"

Kurama just put on a smile and said, "It was nothing, mother. I just had a nightmare, and it really isn't anything serious." He stood up from his chair. "I'll be going to school. Sorry for not staying a bit longer, but I have to meet up with a couple of my friends. So, see you, mother, father, Shuuichi." Kurama left the kitchen and went outside to be greeted by the cold morning air.

"I wonder where Hiei is," he muttered to himself, as he closed his eyes to search for a familiar youki. His eyes darted open and smiled to himself, as he walked to the direction he knew where his favorite companion was.

Once Kurama's destination was reached, he looked up staring at the highest branch smiling. "Hello, Hiei. Did you have a goodnight's rest?"

Hiei dropped down. His eyes glaring at Kurama, who chuckles a bit. "Don't be so grumpy, Hiei. I came to ask you something."

"And what do I get out of this?" Hiei seemed partly curious, though it was quite sudden for him to ask what he would be getting out of a simple question. It was, as if he was-Kurama's eyes widened barely. He knew that he was going to ask a favor. Kurama inwardly sighed. Though, it was good to know that his companion would also plan one step ahead of everything just like he does.

Kurama thought for a bit not too sure. There wasn't that much stuff Hiei liked, and it would be cruel of Kurama to blackmail Hiei. Yukina was just one main weakness that Hiei would have to regret. "Staying in the luxury of my home for a week. I wouldn't mind you sleep on my bed."

"Hn. What is it you need then?" asked Hiei in his monotone voice.

Kurama's lips almost curved into a smirk but kept it into that friendly smile. "I wonder, if you could…"

"Get to the point," Hiei growled out. His patience obviously gone.

Kurama laughed a bit. "Calm down, Hiei. I would like to explain a bit my problem."

"The reason why you weren't feeling well at Koenma's office."

"Yes, it's just that for some reason the girl. The picture of the girl Koenma showed seems to be haunting me. Well her spirit," said Kurama. "Though, she's still a spirit. And, there are no leads to where she is."

Hiei nodded. "So you want me to find her location. Though, I still don't understand what she did to you to make you feel tormented."

Kurama was a bit silent and said, "I think, it's because I…" He paused a bit, not getting the right voice he wanted. "I… killed her. Though, it may not be some amazing news to you, but Youko was in love with her. I think Youko killed her without her knowing it was him. Though, I can't have my assumptions on that."

"How do you know this?"

"I didn't know you were this curious, Hiei," said Kurama, only to receive a glare. "Alright, Hiei, the reason I would have my guesses on this is because I had dreams. Dreams not only of seeing her dying body, but all those wonderful times with her."

Hiei nodded again. "You're going to be late for ningen school." With that said, Hiei disappeared in a flash.

Kurama stared at where Hiei once stood but began walking to school.

As Kurama sat at the near back on his desk with school yet to start, he stared at the clock. 7:45 amThe bell then rang. His eyes blinked and stared at the clock 7:55 a.m."I must be losing my mind." He muttered under his breath. It was luckily homeroom, and the teacher let everyone talked for some odd reason. Though, it wasn't as if he cared. It was just that he couldn't concentrate thinking while everyone talked.

"Shuuichi-kun," called one girl. Kurama looked over to her curiously.

"What is it, Kit-san?" asked Kurama.

"How are you, Youko? How come Kuronue's not with you?"

"What was that, Kit-san? I did not quite hear you well," said Kurama, as he felt his heart pound ever so hard against his chest.

The girl Kit just smiled and said, "I was just asking how come you weren't at school yesterday?"

Kurama smiled back and replied, "I wasn't feeling all too well. I am sorry for my absence of yesterday. Is there a way for me to make it up?"

Kit blushed but shook her head as in "no". "Shuuichi-kun, you should stop with that. It embarrasses me, really. It's still amazing how you can be so kind, polite, and caring. You're so sensitive and such. It's so inhuman."

'It's because I am inhuman' His mind stressed out. He gave off a fake laugh that no one could tell. "It's just how I was brought up really. I guess, you could thank my mother for her parental guidance." Kit seemed to giggle.

"You really must love your mother."

"I do."

"That's good," complimented Kit. "At least you could admit you're a mama's boy."

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"See you later, Shuuichi-kun," said Kit, as she left the classroom to first period. Kurama mentally sighed as she left. He really didn't feel all too comfortable talking about himself really. He sat there since the room is where his first period class is. His mind puzzled when he was talking to Kit at first.

It seemed as though Kit was Kagome, but it couldn't be possible. Kit was another klutzy schoolgirl that was care free, but Kagome was a schoolgirl that stole his heart right in front of him. Kagome was the one who always showed what she thought what was right and what was wrong. The girl that always smiled and laughed at every silly little thing.

"Minamino-san, where's Kuronue? Would you like to explain what's wrong?" his sensei asked.

Kurama was snapped back into reality being shocked, bewildered, surprised and with some girls giggling and some guys laughing and some people concerned. He then noticed the tears that had almost let out. "Gomen nasai. I was just thinking of a friend that passed away. I'm sorry for interrupting, sensei. It won't ever happen again." It was a bit of a lie, but it is true.

"It's alright," replied the sensei, accepting his apology. Though, murmurs around the class were opened to everyone wondering who this mysterious friend is. However, the sensei ignored all the gossiping and wrote his student's assignment up on the board.

Some of his classmates began bugging him. "So, who's this friend you just cried for?"

"Higurashi," He replied. "Higurashi, Kagome."

Kurama leaned against his window sill waiting for Hiei tonight. His gaze fixed on the semi-starry night sky. His mind began to space out, remembering a memory from his Youko years…

"The stars are so beautiful guys," said Kagome, as she stared up at the night sky in amazement. She admired them greatly.

Kuronue stood beside her. "They're just stars. They're always up at the night sky."

"He's right," I joined in. "There's nothing really special about them."

Kagome shook her head in disapproving. "In the Ningenkai, there are barely any stars because of the pollution created by machinery. Not many people really adore the stars, I could tell, but I adore them for the brilliance."

"Adore them for their brilliance…" Kurama murmured, as he continued to stare out his window.

It was dark, and the stars did not shine anymore. Kagome had taken something out of her bag in the cave. She took out a flashlight and a book of some weird information and took off from the cave.

"Kuronue, Kagome just went out of the cave," I whispered.

Kuronue groaned, wanting to sleep. He probably didn't even hear me. "Fine. I'll watch Kagome." With that, I left to watch her.

I saw her reading about stars, which was quite interesting. Though, I looked closely at what stars were made of: hot, brilliant balls of gas. I felt confused. My mind puzzled at that fact.

"Fox," Hiei's voice interrupted my memories.

I looked behind me to see him. Apparently, he was extremely amused. "Gomen, Hiei. How long were you here?"

"Just now," replied Hiei, as he threw a video tape at me.

I caught it a bit confused of the meaning of it. "Watch it." Was all he had to say. He was about to leave the room, but I stopped him.

"We made a bit of a deal, Hiei. You should sleep here for the night."

Hiei looked back and replied with a smirk, "It's not me who has bad dreams." He then left with no trace at all.

I frowned, knowing it was true. I lied on my bed staring at the sealing, flashes coming to me. For some reason, I see a dark figure attacking silently in the rain to Kagome. I could hardly breathe.

"Youko, where are you?" shouted Kagome. Her voice sounded worried and cold. She had left Kuronue just to look for me. I saw a dark figure, approaching her so silently. I damned the rain for covering each footsteps and scents. I tried rushing to her with the wounds I had.

It seemed as the unknown figure was going to get to her, and I tried with all my speed to get to Kagome.

"No!" shouted Kurama, as he sat up quickly on his bed. He panted a bit and stared at the clock. 2:35 a.m. I blinked. It was the same time I woke around last night. Then, I noticed something in my hand. It was the videotape Hiei gave me.

END OF CHAPTER

A/n: Yup, end of chapter. I know I am confusing people, but you all will get it soon. Also, here's a preview of the next chapter.

NEXT TIME IN CHAPTER 5

Kurama's eyes snapped opened, as he found himself in the living room couch. "What time is it?"

"It's 2:35 p.m., Shuuichi," replied Shiori. The doorbell rang, and Shiori answered it. Kurama came up from behind to see a dark haired figure with crimson eyes and pale skin. He seemed to be a salesman by the way he dressed, but his face did not seem like one.

"Are you another solicitor?" Kurama asked.

The man shook his head. "Sorry to disappoint you, but I'm Naraku, Onigumo." Kurama's eyes widened. "I am Shuuichi's counselor and need to speak with him, Miss Minamino."