The Fire Kindled Within

So here it is…THE 7th chapter! THANK YOU FOR THE REVIEWS!. Sigh…I still want cookies!

BTW, ENJOY!

Summary: A new demon will be awakened, a demon with a heart which can cause mayhem through the three worlds if it falls into the wrong hands. The gang now needs to find this demon and protect it, but where is the demon located?

Disclaimer: I do not own Yu Yu Hakusho, only my characters and the plot.

Flashback

"Now how about we get to know more about each other?" asked Kurama. He has a lot of questions to each of the girls.

Ch 7: The Past is the Past

Sakura just finished freshening up when she heard chorus of laughter in the living room. She quietly peeked into the scene. Of course, she recognized her sisters; Hana, Kimi, Nanoha, and Mara, and also Botan and Yukina. She fixed her gaze at the four strangers that sat with them. One has a slick hair and wore a green jumpsuit. "That's right, I have beaten a lot of demons," Slick said. "Hey, I also helped!" yelled a tall guy with an Elvis hairdo and he wore a light blue jumpsuit. Sakura examined him, Human. She then focused her eyes on a charming fella, he had red hair and wore a pink uniform. He smells fishy…also the guy next to him. Then she met crimson eyes. Sakura then quickly hid herself from the wall. She can't explain why, but her heart was pounding fast. What is this? She clutched hert-shirt, Calm down…Calm down.

"What are you doing down there, Sakura?"

Sakura quickly looked up and saw Botan's worried look. "Oh, nothing, just dizzy," she replied. She smiled at her hoping to get the picture.

"Alright, time to meet the boys," she said holding out her hand. At first Sakura hesitated but in the end accepted Botan's hand. "Sure"

(Sakura's POV)

Botan led me towards the table where all of them were seated. I sat between my sister Mara and Nanoha.

"Well, isn't it Ms. Cherry" said Slick as I sat down. "Geez, why would you hate such a cute-"

"Stop it" I said with a murderous tone. I was shaking because of fury, I hated that name, I hated it so much. I looked at my sisters hoping to get the hint.

"Uhhmm, I, we are sorry, but Kura is really serious, please don't mention that name again," explained Kiri. She looked at me and gave a slight smile. I mouthed her "thank you".

I cleared my throat, "I am sorry of my rudeness awhile ago, let me repeat myself. I am Sakura Amakura but you can call me for Kura for short."

My older sister, Hana smiled at me. "Alright, let me introduce you to Yusuke, she said as she motioned towards Slick; Kuwabara, the Elvis dude, Kurama, the prince, and Hiei, the crimson eyes. I nodded as she explained them to me and how they won the Dark tournament, defeated Sensui, and all their missions.

"Enjoying yourselves?" asked a voice coming from the door. I directed my eyes towards the source of the voice and there I saw Master Genkai. "Alright, now that we have finished our little chit-chat, let's get down to business."

No one said a word, letting Genkai to continue her lecture. "Hana, Kiri, Nanoha and Mara, she said as he looked at my olders sisters, you will go into Makai and enter your Kingdom once more. I believe it's already abandoned; hence, you will look for clues about your powers."

"When will we depart, Master Genkai?" asked Hana.

"Tomorrow, afternoon"

I saw my sisters nodded in unison as they stood up; my eyes widended, what about me? And so I quickly turned my attention to Genkai, who was now looking straight at me. I clenched my fist as I looked into her eyes. The question, "How about me?" was written all over my face.

Master Genkai sighed as I continued to stare at her straight on. "You will stay here, while one of the boys will guard you."

Shit. I can't be alone with these guys. Yes, they may seem nice but I heard they killed a human being. And besides, why do I need a protector, I can protect myself.

I just closed my eyes to control myself from bursting into flames. "Who will guard me?" I simply asked.

"Sorry, school's begging me to return." explained Yusuke.

"Yeah, me too," yawned Kuwabara, then he quickly turned to Yukina and lovingly told her, but don't worry my love, I will back"

I then looked at the remaining candidates to become my guardian.

"I am sorry, but I need to check on my mother," said Kurama with a sad smile.

"Then it's settled, Hiei will look after you. Yusuke, Kuwabara, and Kurama, you may leave tomorrow morning," said Master Genkai. "Now all of you need to have a shut-eye that means you too, pest" she added with a smirk as she patted my hair.

"Wow, never knew Genkai owned a dog," chuckled Yusuke. Grrr, I hate that old lady. "Goodnight, pooch," he yelled as he ran towards his room. I sighed, guess I'll have to punish him tomorrow morning.

I started to stand up when my sisters started to also pat my head.

"Night, Sakura"

"Nighty-night, sis"

"Sleep dreams, little girl"

"Don't pee in your PJs"

I growled as they scurried to their rooms. Why are they so…so…comforting. I sighed as I walked towards my room, they always tease me, humiliate me, pester me, but all of those are made out of love. My older sisters knew our situation, and so I think annoying me is the only way for me to ignore the problems we are facing. I touched the top of my head as I quietly said, "Good night, all of you."

(3rd POV)

Sakura then walked briskly towards her room; as she entered she saw her regular futon laid on the floor and her katana next to it. She grabbed it and started to walk up to her balcony. It was the only place where she can relax and remove all the worries from her mind.

She then removed her katana from its sheath, revealing the silvery sharpness of the blade and on one side, words were printed.

"To my lovely daughter, may you always keep the flame in your heart ablaze"

Love, mommy 3

She sighed as she slid down, sitting on the floor and leaning on the rails. Why did you leave me mom? Why did you sacrifice yourself? When she felt tears forming at the tips of her eyes she quickly wiped it off. The past is the past, Sakura. And it will always remain in the past.

Then she felt another's presence, Show yourself!"

"Hn. No need to be defensive, onna, a voice from the dark said. "I am just your guardian."

"What?" "Guardian?"

She examined the demon in front of her and to her surprise it was Hiei. He had spiky dark black hair and white highlights. She smiled a little; at least she is taller than him.

"Do not underestimate me, onna," threatened Hiei. "I can easily chop your height off in less than a second."

"Why you-" started Sakura but Hiei already disappeared.

AAAArrgggg! Did he just insult me for being weak? I can't believe I am staying under the same roof with …THAT THING!

Sakura made sure that her thoughts were read by the telepathic demon, she was eventually raising a challenge to him.

Let's see what you're made of, Hiei