Kaelyn: So I have something rather funny to admit to you all. My sleep deprivation got the best
of me and in chapter three the main character's name magically changed to Raelyn. xD
but I fixed it.

rainbowdragongirl101: I realize that the first few chapters have been vague as to who's talking, but it was intentional. With the whole situation, it was more of a way to show how besides themselves everyone is.

dancearound-9: Thanks! It's kind of weird for me writing a character that's more so along the lines of Hiei's personality, but I'm trying my hardest :)

KiraKittyKat: You make me laugh :) Sorry about the last chapter being so short, but I felt like I was leaving the other characters out, but I didn't want to get to where this chapter starts quite then, so I delved into Kuwabara's mind a little.

And a special thanks to safire0172 and Yodai Hiro-Ainohimitsu for adding this story to their Story Alerts list!

Disclaimer: I own nothing Yu Yu Hakusho, though I do reserve the rights to my own original characters.

Adelyn's POV

"This will be your room."

Charming.

Flashback

Consciousness was not an easy feat to accomplish as it would turn out. I've been laying here for no doubt hours listening to pacing, finger tapping, flurries of papers, and the occasional unwelcome conversation. I was foolish. I thought that for once in my life I actually had someone who liked me. Someone on my side. I was living a lie. Kurama, whom is Shuichi judging by conversation flow, Yusuke, and Kuwabara. All names I've heard thrown around a bit, and all voices I've heard in response.

I'm a chronic eaves dropper though, and it's only worsened by the fact that eaves dropping is all I can manage in my current state. I'll admit that I am ― intrigued by what seems to be going on. The flight instincts have been dulled and pushed towards the back of my mind now, and my human nature is getting the better of me.

This is the final push. I just need to will myself a little further, I can feel the muscles in my eyelids straining. And then, finally.

My eyes are now open, flooded with bright artificial lighting. It takes a moment, but a short one, and I can observe my surroundings without hurting my eyes. This is a different room than before. The atmosphere is now much heavier. I can feel all of their eyes on me as I lift myself into a sitting position, only to look up and stare down the one behind the desk. Presumably the one in charge.

"I'll humor you."

End Flashback

I have no bags with me. The glorious thing about this curse? Money is no longer a necessity. Though one would question my capacity for creativity, since I must make material items with a mental image. It's almost like a photo album. If I like a shirt I happen so see, all I need to do is touch it for a split second and my mind memorizes its make up. Convenience at its finest.

Making a full bedroom set is not of my concern right now, so a mattress will do just fine.

"Dinner will be ready shortly. Do you want company on the way back to the main part of the temple, or would you prefer to go alone?"

This girl had been introduced to me when I first arrived. Yukina, a pretty little thing. She lit up a room with her innocence and purity.

"I'll be fine by myself."

I was not very fond of 'company' anymore. I walked over to the window, changing the structure of the building to accommodate a window seat. There's no point in being frugal anymore. Sitting and thinking was almost therapeutic at this point of my life. It allowed me to stay grounded and focused, as well as not become over whelmed by life's many frustrations.

Hiei's POV

This human was a horrible waste of an existence, but every now and again I would catch myself thinking about the intensity of her outburst in Reikai. I will admit, when I let my guard down, she became interesting to me. Like a riddle. Once and a while I would indulge my questioning, however briefly, and sift through her surface thoughts. Like I was now.

'You know, if you care so much about understanding me, you might as well just do it face to face. Stop being a coward.'

I was no coward, so without hesitation I let myself down onto the other end of her window seat through the open window. Her arms were crossed; an eyebrow raised quizzically at my intentions.

Adelyn's POV

After gracing me with his fleeting presence, we just sat across from each other, not saying a single word. I wasn't the one waltzing around in people's minds. He would be the first to talk if he hoped to gain anything.

His name is Hiei. He's damaged, I can feel it. Like a tiny connection between my mind and his. However, unlike myself, he is a fool. He doesn't acknowledge the existence or even possibility of having any sort of emotion. He believes that he is void, which is really the source of all that troubles him.

"Onna ―"

"Adelyn. If you want answers then you will have to address me by my name."

I could see the ever so slight raise of his top lip. An easy sign of frustration.

"You could sense me."

"Every time, yes. I just got sick of your evasive actions. Snooping around gains you no real knowledge, just a mild understanding."

Silence again, only this time I could tell he was thinking of something to say. His body language had changed to a rather relaxed lean against the wall, staring out the window with a slightly furrowed brow.

"Why don't you just tell her?" I ask him.

He does nothing but look back at me.

"Why not just tell her that you're her brother? Don't you think she cares?"

"Who―" I could feel her temper starting to boil.

"Don't do anything rash, no one told me. I'm just not blind. Your eyes are not only beautiful, but uncommon and unnatural, so don't even try to shrug off that obvious family trait the two of you share. I could see the way you reacted towards Kuwabara's interaction with Yukina. You were defensive. But then your interaction with her was nothing more than a meek 'hello' from her."

Nothing. Just a noticeably less comfortable stance.

"You need help, Hiei."

His gaze was emblazoned with accusation.

"You have emotions, Hiei. Stop ignoring them. Don't you understand how much easier everything would be for you if you just cared a little bit more?"

"Don't be a fool, girl. Don't think that after a moments with me you understand how I think and who I am. No one can help me. There's nothing to figure out."

And he was gone, but I knew that he was still listening.

"I can."

Kaelyn: Coming up! Something we were all sure Hiei would never do! You'll have to read the
next chapter to find out :)