So, after a very long wait, I have finally updated

So, after a very long wait, I have finally updated. You can thank my good friend Lunaquois, for she hath inspired me to update mine fanfiction. Speaking of her, if you enjoy this fic, you should read hers. (It's called the 400 year old virgin, and you'll have to put the address before the /s/ to make the link work) /s/3757644/1/400YearOldVirgin

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Karma Chapter 4

Step 3: Socializing

Yukina paced nervously around her bedroom as she waited impatiently for school to let out. She had been thinking about her screw up at breakfast all morning, and she had come to the conclusion that this problem was not one she could solve on her own. She was going to wait until Keiko was home from school, and then she would call her and get her opinion on the situation. Shizuru would not be home until supper; her college classes ran late. She had partially formed a solution to her problem, which was that she would host a party this weekend, but she knew nothing of parties or how to act at one, and that was where the girls came in. /s/3757644/1/400YearOldVirgin

Suddenly there was a knock on her door. She jumped a little out of shock. She and Hiei were the only ones present in the house. It was highly unusual of him to seek out company, not to mention go to the trouble of doing the polite thing by knocking on her door. Usually he would just appear wherever the person he wanted to see was, make a brief comment or ask a very pointed question, and then rush off to get back to whatever it is Hiei does to pass the time. Her heart raced as she walked over to the door. She was ecstatic that Hiei had sought her out. When she opened the door she imagined peering into his ruby red eyes, only to her disappointment to see Kurama and his mullet in front of her. /s/3757644/1/400YearOldVirgin

"Hello Yukina," He greeted warmly. /s/3757644/1/400YearOldVirgin

"Hello Kurama. What brings you here? I thought you had class," Yukina stated as she tried to hide her disappointment. /s/3757644/1/400YearOldVirgin

"I do, but I'm on my lunch right now and I decided to come back to the temple instead of eating on campus. Today's special is mystery meat and I don't trust it one bit," Kurama explained with a shudder at the thought of mystery meat. "Anyway, I just came up to tell you that I made some lunch and your welcome to have some. I couldn't find Hiei, but I'm sure he'll make his way to the dining room if he's hungry. You look a bit pale, is something wrong?" /s/3757644/1/400YearOldVirgin

"Oh, no! I'm just famished is all. Thank you very much for making lunch, Kurama," Yukina said quickly. Truthfully her heart had almost stopped when he mentioned Hiei. Although she liked to see him, a part of her was hoping she would not have to talk to him until the whole party ordeal was taken care of. /s/3757644/1/400YearOldVirgin

Before Kurama could speak, Yukina walked out of her room and began the long descent down the steps, closing the door behind her. Kurama followed and frowned to himself. He wondered why her face had paled when he mentioned Hiei. Hiei would never do anything to make her fear him, so he assumed that some sort of fight had broken out between Hiei and Kuwabara again. /s/3757644/1/400YearOldVirgin

Relief flooded through Yukina as she walked into the kitchen to find it empty except for a plate of sandwiches that Kurama had prepared. She sat down and grabbed a sandwich, slowly taking a bite out of it as Kurama sat down next to her. The two of them remained quiet for a few moments, each absorbed in their own thoughts as they enjoyed their meal. Yukina was still desperate to get the party situation taken care of, and Kurama was busy wondering about Hiei and Kuwabara. They had small arguments here and there and picked on each other often, but they were not hateful about it. He supposed that Yukina was just not used to seeing them act that way and that was why she was bothered. Still, he thought he ought to do the right thing and assure her that there was nothing to worry about. He didn't want her to know that he had already figured out what was bothering her, as that sort of scared most people, so he set his sandwich down and asked,"Yukina, you still look a bit perturbed. Is anything wrong?" /s/3757644/1/400YearOldVirgin

Yukina studied him for a moment. Kurama was always sweet, polite, and willing to lend a hand in others' troubles. He was resourceful and down right brilliant, and, more importantly, Hiei's closest friend. Yukina decided that she could trust him with this. /s/3757644/1/400YearOldVirgin

"Well, you see, I like this guy, but, it's really complicated..." Yukina began, choosing her words carefully. /s/3757644/1/400YearOldVirgin

Kurama suddenly understood. She liked Kuwabara, but Hiei did not approve. "Hmm, well I think that the best thing to do in your situation would be to just go for it. Do whatever makes you happy, and don't worry about anyone else," Kurama said wisely. He knew that although Hiei did not think Kuwabara the best choice for his sister, he just wanted her to be happy above all else. /s/3757644/1/400YearOldVirgin

"I've been trying that, you see, but it's not working out quite the way I had hoped. I've made a little progress which I guess I should be thankful for, but it would be a great relief if it would just happen instantly," Yukina confided. /s/3757644/1/400YearOldVirgin

Kurama mentally sighed. He wanted to help Yukina by informing Hiei of this so that he could just tell her that he approved, but he tried to stay out of Hiei's affairs concerning his sister. Besides, Hiei would never directly tell Yukina that he approved of her and Kuwabara. He would only tell her to do what made her happy, and Kurama was sure that Yukina already knew this. She was looking for a more solid approval, one that she would not easily find. He stood up and pushed in his chair. /s/3757644/1/400YearOldVirgin

"I'm going to go find Hiei and talk with him for awhile. I will probably have to get back to campus after that, considering the time. I do hope you'll remember my advice and I apologize for leaving you so abruptly," Kurama said with a secret kind of smile. Yukina nodded and stood up as well. She was thankful that Kurama had understood her, and she hoped he would be able to help her in her endevours. She was slightly worried about how much Kurama was going to tell Hiei, but then she remembered that he was a fox demon and all her worries subsided. He would be clever and tell Hiei just enough to peak his interest, but not enough to satisfy his curiosity. She felt much better having him on her side. /s/3757644/1/400YearOldVirgin

Kurama didn't have to look very hard to find Hiei. The fire apparition was outside practicing his sword fighting against an unfortunate tree. He slashed the tree twice, making two small half circles. Then he leapt up into the air and came crashing to the ground a split second later, becoming a blurr due to his inhuman speed. Before jumping, he had stuck his sword into the tree and then thrust it upward as he leapt into the air. Such a manuever would have killed most any foe of his, slicing their body in half from the center of their stomach to the top of their head, but since his adversary was a tree, he only reached about halfway up the trunk. He thrust the sword downward into the bark as he descended from the air. He pulled his sword out of the air and held his arm limply at his side to admire his work. He blinked emotionlessly at the tree for a moment before his eyes widened in terror. He had subconsciously carved the shape of a large penis into the tree in front of him. /s/3757644/1/400YearOldVirgin

He slashed hurriedly at the tree until the penis was no longer visible underneath the marks from his sword. Just then Kurama appeared behind him.

"Hello Hiei. That's a very unusual technique you're using. You're not usually one to just go hacking and slashing your oponent to pieces," Kurama remarked with a knowing smirk. Hiei turned around and glared at him.

"What do you want?"

"I want to talk to you about Yukina. Something about her seems a little off. She pales at the mention of you, you know."

"Hn. She has been acting strange lately," Hiei admitted as he stared thoughtfully at the blade in his hand.

"I think that it has something to do with Kuwabara," Kurama said choosing his words carefully. He was about to explain further when Hiei interrupted him.

"If that oaf has done anything to hurt her I swear I will kill him!" Hiei shouted angrily. Kurama frowned.

"That's not what I meant Hiei. I think she's worried about you and Kuwabara," Kurama stated putting the emphasis on you.

"Why would she be worried about us? I can take care of myself, and although Kuwabara is not bright he's not as much of an idiot as he seems," Hiei said with a snort. Kurama could see that Hiei was not getting the point, so he decided to change his approach.

"Yukina looks up to you as a brother figure, you know. Even if you won't tell her, I think she knows."

"Kurama! Don't say that! That is no one's business but my own. What if someone were to hear you?" Hiei asked angrily, drawing his blade.

"All I meant, was that she places a very high value on your opinion."

Hiei looked thoughtful for a moment. "What are you getting at?"

"I'm merely saying that she is worried about her present status and I think she needs a little brotherly help."

"Stop speaking in riddles, Kurama! Tell me what is wrong with my sister!" Hiei demanded.

"Speaking in riddles? I'm no trickster, Hiei. I've already told you what would help her. Now, if you'll excuse me, I'll need to be getting back to campus," Kurama said checking his watch. He walked back to his car and drove away, hoping that Hiei had gotten the message.

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Hiei mentally cursed Kurama and returned to his training. He could barely focus on what he was doing. He was too busy trying to decipher Kurama's message. All he knew what that it had something to do with Kuwabara, his opinion, and him being her brother. If Kurama was proposing that Hiei tell Yukina that they were related, there was not a chance in hell that it was going to happen. Besides, Hiei being her long lost twin brother had nothing to do with Kuwabara.

Meanwhile, Yukina was up in her room watching the movies that Botan had loaned her. Most of them were chick flicks about the life of a high school student. Much to Yukina's joy, a majority of the films contained a party scene in which the lead female made attempts to graps the leading male's attention. It appeared to her that all the parties had loud music, plenty of food, and a lot of alcohol. It also didn't seem that difficult to host one. All the host had to do was greet everyone and then walk around mingling with the guests. She felt relieved upon discovering that, but her biggest problem had yet to be solved. She wasn't sure how she was going to make more progress with Hiei. She could barely manage small talk for a few seconds. She highly doubted that she would be able to talk to him for hours, if he even showed up for the party. Yukina looked at her clock. It was exactly 3:17. Keiko had been out of school for two whole minutes. Yukina rushed over to the phone in her room and quickly dialed Keiko's number.

"Hello. Yukimura residence, Syphilis-san speaking," The voice on the other line said.

"Hi. May I please speak to Keiko if it isn't too much trouble?" Yukina asked politely.

"Sure. Hold on. KEEEEEEEEEIKOOOOOOOOOOOOO! PHONE!" The voice shouted. After a few seconds of silence and the sound of the phone changing hands, Yukina heard Keiko's voice.

"Who is this?"

"This is Yukina. I have something important to tell you and I need a lot of help," Yukina admitted. She told Keiko the whole story and when she was finished Keiko said,

"Well, I have to go help my parents with their restaraunt now, but I'll see if I can get a hold of the girls and the four of us will get together before the party so we can work this out, OK?"

"Alright. Thanks Keiko. Bye," Yukina said before she hung up the phone. She felt a little better after telling someone, but she was still nervous about Saturday.

1 hour before the party on Saturday

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Botan, Shizuru, Keiko, and Yukina were all sitting together in Yukina's room giving her advice on how to act at the party. It seemed simple enough, but Yukina wasn't sure with her nerves that she could pull it off.

"Relax Yukina! All you have to do is laugh at everything he says, even if it isn't funny. Also, try to remember everything else we've taught you. Remember to be flirty, but not too kind. Do you think you can handle that?" Botan asked.

"I'll try," Yukina said weakly.

"Alright. Now that we've got that settled, I'm going to go buy the drinks for the party. Keiko, you cook the food. Botan, you help Yukina decorate and inform the others," Shizuru ordered as she got up to leave the room.

The others got busy with their tasks. Keiko had made sandwhiches among other delicious party foods. Botan had informed everyone that the party was going to start as soon as Shizuru got back, and she threatened Hiei when he had not immediately told her that he would be there. Yukina had set up the table that the food would go on, pilfered the stereo from Kuwabara's room, and had borrowed some of Yusuke's CDs. Just then Shizuru burst through the door with several bottles of sake in her arms.

"Phew. That was a close one. I almost got busted," Shizuru said as she set the bottles on the table.

"Busted? Shizuru, aren't you well over the age of 21?" Botan asked.

"Well yeah, but buying alcohol is no fun when it's legal, so I stole it," Shizuru explained. Botan sweat dropped but said nothing. Just then Yusuke burst into the room, followed by Kuwabara.

"Hey guys! Killer, there's sake!" Yusuke exclaimed as he hurried over to the refreshment table and opened up one of the many bottles Shizuru had bought.

"Hey! Don't drink that whole bottle! That stuff cost me a fortune!" Shizuru exclaimed as she watched Yusuke down half the bottle in one gulp.

"But Shizuru, I thought you stole it," Botan pointed out.

"Yusuke you brat! I can't believe you're already drinking!" Keiko exclaimed angrily as she prepared to slap Yusuke.

"Relax Keiko. I'm not going to get drunk. Alcoholism runs in the family. I'm no light weight," Yusuke said smoothly as he took another gulp. "Hey Kuwabara, have a couple with me, will ya?"

"No way, Urameshi! I'm an honest man, and honest men don't drink," Kuwabara stated firmly.

"Oh I get it. You don't have a penis," Yusuke said with a smirk.

"I do so Urameshi! And you know it!" Kuwabara shouted.

"What? How would you know, Yusuke! You punk! Are you cheating on me?" Keiko exclaimed as she lunged at Yusuke. Yusuke took the blow and then turned to Kuwabara.

"Well then prove it," He stated simply.

"Yukina, you don't mind if I have a drink, do you?" Kuwabara asked.

"No, I won't stop you if you want to," Yukina said chuckling softly at the thought of Kuwabara drunk.

Botan noticed Yukina's chuckle and whispered in her ear, "Remember to be mean too."

"OK, I will," Yukina said. She was unsure of why Botan was reminding her of this now, but she figured the reminder couldn't hurt.

Three hours and 12 tons of alcohol later, there was still no sign of Hiei. Kurama had shown up a few minutes after Yusuke, apologizing for being late due to his studies. Yukina had lost all hope that he would show up, and she was now worried about Yusuke and Kuwabara. Yusuke was so drunk that he thought he was Leonidas from 300, and Kuwabara was babbling senselessly.

"I better make them some tea to drink so that they're not hung over in the morning," Keiko said as she walked into the kitchen.

"Botan, can you go find Hiei for me? I want everyone to be here," Yukina said sadly.

"Sure. I don't understand why he hasn't shown up yet, but I'll bring him back with me," Botan said determindly. As soon as she was gone Yukina turned to Kurama.

"Don't worry, Yukina. I talked to Hiei before I had to go back to campus and I'm sure he got my message. He should be here soon," Kurama reassured her. Just then Hiei appeared out of the shadows.

"Hello Yukina," He said curtly.

"Haha. Hi Hiei," Yukina said, then she remebered that she was supposed to be mean too, "What do you want?"

"I heard Yusuke and Kuwabara were drunk so I came to see for myself." Yukina laughed again. Hiei gave her a strange look.

"So are you enjoying yourself?" Hiei asked. He hoped that she was not upset by Kuwabara's drunken state.

"Hahahaha! Yes I am, bitch," Yukina answered. The words and laughter felt awkward coming out of her mouth and they sounded forced, but she trusted the other girls to know what they were talking about. Hiei frowned slightly at Yukina's strange behavior and wondered if she would laugh at anything he told her.

"Yukina, I have a cancer," Hiei said simply. This caused Yukina to burst into a fit of hysterical laughter. Hiei glared at Kurama and asked angrily, "Is she drunk? Did you let her get into the sake?" /s/3757644/1/400YearOldVirgin

"No. She hasn't had anything to drink, as far as I know. She was too busy worrying about when you would show up," Kurama said smugly. Hiei glared at him again and then turned back to Yukina.

"Yukina, I need to talk to you about something," Hiei said staring at her seriously. Yukina was too excited to remember anything the girls had taught her.

"A...Alright," She said nervously. Just then Keiko walked into the room with the tea. She handed a cup to Yusuke who grabbed it out of her hands quickly and drank it just as fast.

"What's in this?" He asked Keiko.

"This is sugar," She stated simply, pointing to the white lump in his tea.

"Sugar? THIS. IS. SPLENDAAA!" He shouted as he kicked Kuwabara into the large black vortex that had appeared in the center of the room moments before.

"Bro!" Shizuru shouted as she watched Kuwabara fall into the vortex.

"Yusuke what have you done! We have to get him back!" Keiko screamed.

"Chill guys, it's all good. The exit to that portal is in my ass," Yusuke stated calmly as he took another sip of his tea.

"Yusuke, you can't expect us to believe that. Besides, Family Guy already did it, and we referenced that show last chapter. We can't do it again. We'll get sued," Kurama said in a disbelieving tone. Suddenly Yusuke fell to the floor, clutching his stomach.

"Oh god! He's seen the light at the end of the tunnel!" Yusuke screamed as Kuwabara burst forth from his ass. Kuwabara emerged covered in several cuts and bruises. Apparently the world inside Yusuke's ass was a dangerous place for outsiders.

Meanwhile, Hiei was finishing his discussion with Yukina. "Kurama told me you've been worried about what I think, and I just wanted you to know that I really am...I'm..." He started to tell her the truth, but something stopped him. He didn't want her to know. What if she had pictured her brother to be very different from him? What if it upset her? "I'm very proud of the person you've become," He finally choked out. He saw her smile and he instantly felt relieved.

"Yukina! Come here! You have to help me heal Kuwabara!" Botan exclaimed. Yukina turned her head toward Botan's direction and spotted Kuwabara.

"Kazuma!" She cried as she ran over to him. As she began to heal his cuts his eyes fluttered open slowly. "Kazuma! Are you alright?"

"I'm fine now that I see your pretty face," Kuwabara said before falling unconscious again.

"I think he should be fine now. Kurama, will you take Kuwabara up to his room?" Botan asked. When Kurama had disappeared up the stairs with Kuwabara and Hiei had gone to his tree for the night, Yukina said,

"So guys? Did you hear what he said to me? I think it's definitely a good sign!"

"Yeah! That's great Yukina!" Keiko exclaimed, thinking of Kuwabara.

"I know! I just can't believe it!" Yukina gushed as she replayed the scene with Hiei in her mind.

"That means you're ready for the next step," Shizuru said simply.

"Really? What's that?" Yukina asked curiously.

"You have to go after him now. And you can't take no for an answer," Botan said seriously.

Whoo! That's it! Review please! /s/3757644/1/400YearOldVirgin