Author: Well, I am writing more to this story. Isn't it exciting!

Hilu: Yeah it is. I'll bet Shadow is excited!

Author: I only hope it is good enough! Well here it is enjoy!

"Telepathic conversation"

---POV Change---

------Location Change------

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Chapter 4

---Hiei's POV---

I made it to my forest, and walked to my tree. I get so sick of the Kato Onna. She is just too cheerful for her own good. I truly hate everything about Ningenkai. I hate all the people and the scents. They make me sick. They all make me sick. They scurry around and destroy their world and push others down to raise themselves. I hate this world. I hate it.

"Hiei? What are you doing here?" Kurama asked pulling me out of my thoughts.

I looked around and noticed that somehow I had gotten myself to the tree outside the fox's window. Silently I jumped onto the windowsill pretending like that had been my intention all along. Looking at the fox I quickly decided that I would ask what he knew about the Koorime.

"Hiei?" Kurama asked.

"What do you know about the Onna?" I asked

"What do you mean? I know what you know Hiei," Kurama said.

"Hn," I replied.

"Hiei, is there a reason you came to see me?" Kurama asked.

He always tried to make everything more complex than it is, but I always just let him. It was easier that way. It made me seem more complex than I really am. It suited me just fine. I did have questions, but I did not want to seem like I cared about the Onna… I didn't care about her.

"Hiei, what's wrong?" Kurama asked looking at me.

"Nothing, Fox. I'm leaving," I said as I jumped out of the window and ran to my tree.

---Kurama's POV---

That was very strange. He seemed a little lost. There were times he would show up here, and I honestly believe sometimes he did not mean to come here he just kind of showed up. I think this was one of those times. I sighed and went back to my homework, but for some reason I could not concentrate. I walked out of my room and told my mother I was going for a walk.

"Okay Shuichi. Will you be home for dinner?" she asked me.

"As far as I know I will be, Mother," I said smiling, and then walked out the door.

I decided I would walk in the park. Maybe that would calm my mind some. There was just something so strange about the way Hiei was acting. It was honestly like he didn't mean to end up at my house. I sighed. This was not helping my mind settle down any. I decided to let my mind wander, maybe then it would work out the problems and I could get back to my homework.

"Kurama, is that you? I thought you had homework," a feminine voice asked me.

"I do have homework Botan, but my mind is racing, and I hoped a walk would make it calm down a bit," I explained.

"Well, I think it is still racing. I called out to you three times before you answered me," she said giggling.

"I'm sorry about that Botan. I didn't mean to ignore you. I guess I let my mind wander a bit too far," I said smiling at the ferry girl.

"Kurama, is something wrong with Hiei… he has been acting strange since he went to Koorime Island," Botan said worriedly.

"I have no idea Botan. Going to Koorime Island always upsets him, but it does seem worse this time… I just don't know. We will have to wait and see. Something doesn't seem right this time though. It just seems strange that all of this happens… now. When I had finally decided… never mind. It couldn't have anything to do with that. I don't think we should worry Hiei can take care of himself, and we have to take care of Tenshi," I said hoping to cover my little slip up.

"Yes we do, but what had you decided Kurama?" Botan asked.

I sighed, "It's nothing Botan. I think it would be best to wait for a time now anyway."

"Well… I guess I better get back to Reikai. Koenma will want to know what is going on. I will talk to you later okay Kurama?" Botan said looking at me worriedly.

"That sounds good Botan," I replied.

Then Botan was gone and I was left to my turbulent thoughts. I had decided. My decision had been to tell Hiei that he had to tell Yukina, or I would. She had been getting depressed lately, and I knew it was because she wasn't getting any leads on her brother. I knew she thought of Hiei like a brother already, and I knew she would be so happy to know that he had been here all along, and if he would explain why he hadn't said anything before now she would understand. No one but me knew why he wasn't telling her. It was because he felt he was not good enough for her. She would never think anything like that, but he thought she would. He was terrified. I had told Tenshi not to tell Yukina, I knew he would not be happy if an outsider butted in on this particular subject. I wouldn't be an outsider, not anymore.

That brought about happier memories. Hiei and I had become even closer in the last few years. Many of the team thought we were lovers, but that was far from the truth. I cared deeply for Hiei, but only as a brother. And he felt the same for me. We had been partners for a long time, and we would always be close. He was family.

Again one thought led to another. My mother. I had decided to tell her the truth. I would need some support. I knew I would need someone to help me with this. I loved my mother. I really did, but I felt it was about time she knew the truth. The whole truth, even if the whole truth may be a bit strange. Maybe she would just forget about me, and go on and have a good life with her new family.

"FOX!" a voice called out to me.

"I'm sorry Hiei, were you speaking to me?" I asked the hi-Koorime.

"I asked you why you were at my tree, but obviously you did not realize you were here, so that question would be pointless. What I would like to know is what you were thinking about," Hiei said.

"Nothing Hiei, why do you ask?" I replied.

"I called out to you at least five times, and you seemed upset," he said.

"Okay, I was thinking how I had decided to tell Mother. And well I guess I subconsciously decided to ask you to help me explain it all. I can't think of a better friend, and Mother likes you. Plus, well I was hoping I wouldn't have to do it alone," I finally admitted.

"You know if I am there she will think you are planning on telling her that you are gay right?" he said smirking.

"I don't see how that is funny Hiei. You and I both know there is nothing between us besides friendship," I said frowning.

"I know, Fox, but you have to admit that is what you mother will think," he replied.

"Well, yeah, but then she will be happy I am not gay, so she will be ok with me not being human, or so I am hoping," I replied.

"Hn, whatever Fox," Hiei said.

"Well, then are you coming to dinner tonight?" I asked.

"Hn," he replied.

"Thank you Hiei," I said and led the way back to my house.

The walk to my house was quiet. Thankfully my mind was no longer racing like it had been. I was finally calm and collected again. Then we came to the house. I almost told Hiei I had changed my mind, but then realized that this was for the best. Taking a deep breath I walked in the door.

"Mother, is it alright if Hiei stays for dinner?" I asked when I saw her in the kitchen.

"Of course Shuichi. How are you Hiei?" she asked kindly.

"Fine Shiori," Hiei replied.

Dinner was just the three of us. Mother's husband had gone on a business trip and Shuichi was at a friend's house. After dinner I took a deep breath.

"Mother, could Hiei and I talk to you about something?" I asked.

"Of course, Shuichi, here let's go into the living room," she replied.

We all sat down and again I steeled myself to tell her who and what I really am. I knew what she was thinking. It was actually kind of amusing. I knew she had been worried about me. After all I hadn't had a girlfriend at all. I tried not to laugh, then quickly sobered up when I remembered what I was doing.

"Well, Mother, I know what you are thinking, but you are wrong. That is not what I am planning on telling you," I said smiling sadly.

"You and Hiei are not… together?" she asked.

"No, Mother, I wish it was that simple. You see Mother, I am not exactly who you think I am," I said.

"What do you mean Shuichi? You are my son. My boy," she said.

"Well… yes and no. You see, Mother, well, my name is Youko Kurama, and I am not human," I said.

"What do you mean your name is Youko Kurama? And if you are not human what are you?" she asked.

"I'm a demon, Mother. My name is Youko Kurama and I am a fox demon," I said.

"A what?" she asked.

I sighed. I decided the best way to explain was to transform. I hadn't done this in front of humans before, so I had no idea how she would react. I love my mother, but I was completely unsure of how she would handle this. But I decided that I didn't have an option anymore.

"Here, Mother I will show you," I said.

I closed my eyes and concentrated my energy on Youko. I felt the changes occurring. I felt my muscles building and my frame lengthening and becoming more powerful. My senses got sharper and I could smell my mother's fear and panic. I opened golden eyes and looked at my mother.

"Mother, are you okay? I am still your son, just a little… different," I said softly.

"Shuichi?" she said confused.

"Mother sit down. It is just me," I said walking over to her.

I flinched when she stepped away from me. She was scared of me. My own mother was scared of me. I sighed sadly. I had really hoped she would be ok with this. I stepped back and asked Hiei to take care of her with my eyes.

"Are you one too?" she asked Hiei.

"Not the same," he said not able to lie to her.

"Why me?" she asked.

"Please, Mother, sit down and I will explain everything," I said softly.

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Author: Wow that one was easier to write than any of the others!

Hilu: (grins) I know

Author: What did you do Hilu?

Hilu: Nothing.

Author: Well please review! Ja ne!