Chapter Five- Brother Revealed

"Kazuma, there's something I need to tell you concerning Yukina."

"Oh?"

"I know who her brother is but I cannot tell her as the brother has threatened to kill me if I do. However, as you are human, you can tell without fear of death."

"Well, that's harsh to threaten you with death. Kurama? Is Hiei the brother?"

"Yes," Kurama replied on the phone, surprised Kuwabara had guessed right.

"I thought about it on and off for years since hearing Hiei had a sister. I recall the awkward times when the subject of Yukina and her search came up. I also remember how tense and angry Hiei was during those times."

"I was hoping you would take the revelation well and you exceeded my expectations."

"Well, I am smarter now than I was then. I think I'll tell her the news tomorrow."

"Do not be surprised if she says she already figured it out."

"I won't. Oh, did you hear that Urameshi's back?"

"Yes. Hiei came to see me last night. He's aware of our relationship and he told me of Yusuke's return."

"Well Hiei stay or return to Demon World?"

"I imagine he will stay for a little before leaving."

"Heh, well if he visits Yukina after I do, she'll insist he stay. I know she will."

"We should hang up. We both have school tomorrow."

"Yeah, we do. Bye, Kurama. I love you."

"I love you too." They hung up and Kurama went to sleep, knowing Kuwabara would call after his visit.

Kuwabara worked on his homework as he rode to the mountains the next day. He was determined to graduate this year and put his best effort into his studies. He had to admit that it felt good to get good grades and wished he had discovered this years ago. Oh, well. I know it now and I will keep earning good grades when I get to college. The train to the mountains came to a stop and Kuwabara put his things away. It was time to tell Yukina about Hiei and hope all goes well.

"Kazuma! Hi," Yukina called out as he entered the compound. She was standing a few feet away, spreading food for the birds. His heart ached at this sweet scene. She is so lovely and sweet. I still love her but she wouldn't love me unless I was a demon. Man, I hope I can.

"Would you like some tea?" she asked as he came closer.

"No, not today. I could help you feed the birds and we could talk."

She smiled at him. "I'd like that."

For several long minutes there was silence as they fed the birds and Kuwabara was thinking which angle to use to discuss Hiei. Finally, he said, "Have you seen Hiei lately?"

"No, not since he left for Demon World almost three years ago." She then gasped and looked up at him. "Are you saying he's here?"

"Yeah. Kurama saw him Saturday night. I hope he visits you."

"You do? I thought you didn't like him."

"I don't exactly hate him, but we're not exactly best buds, either. I just respect him as a fighter.

"I also found out about your brother."

"You did?" Yukina's eyes shone with hope. "Then, he's alive? He's not dead?"

"Definitely not dead." He licked his lips and took a deep breath. "Yukina…Hiei's your brother."

Yukina stared at him before tilting her head, closing her eyes, and smiling. "I suspected he was when he left. He had given me advice and I hinted that it was the kind a girl would get from her brother. I also noticed that his eye color matches my own.

"Kazuma, how long have you known this?"

"Just last night. Kurama told me as Hiei threatened to kill him and Yusuke if they told. But since I'm human, he can't keep me from telling and I felt you deserve to know."

Yukina opened her eyes and embraced him. "Thank you, Kazuma for confirming what I've suspected for some time."

He returned the hug. "You're welcome."

"So, she had suspicions earlier," Kurama said on the phone that night.

"Uh-huh. She did ask me why he never told her and I admitted that I don't know. I think she'll ask him when he comes around."

"Hiei never told me either. The only reason he gave was that he was a criminal and that she would not be happy to have a felon for a brother."

"That's a weak excuse. She would love him no matter what he's done."

"Agreed. Brothers and sisters love each other despite who they are and what they have done. You and I both know that."

"I do. Well, I just thought I'd call and tell you how it went. I'll see you Friday." Kuwabara hung up and thought about Friday. That bat demon's potion should be ready by then. If it works, Kurama will mix one for me. I…think I should tell Shizuru so it won't be a shock if she bursts in on me while I'm in demon form. He got up and headed over to his sister's door. He knocked. "Shizuru? Can we talk?"

"Sure, bro. Come in."

He entered the slightly smoky room and saw Shizuru put out her cigarette for which he was grateful. He sat in the chair. "You remember I told you I'm bi-sexual and dating Kurama?"

"Of course I do."

"Kurama also mixes potions to help demons if he can. Last weekend, a bat demon came by and asked for a potion to make him like Kurama. Someone who can take human and demon form. I asked that, if it works, he could make one for me."

"You want to be human and demon? Why?"

"I overheard Yukina and Keiko several weeks ago and Yukina said if I was a demon, she would love me. I thought I tell you so that if I do change, it won't be a surprise."

"What kind of demon and are you doing this for Yukina?"

"It's not just for Yukina. Kurama too and I chose fox demon."

"Fox demon." Shizuru recalled the Dark Tournament finals when she had first seen Yoko Kurama and what he could do. "Will you control plants too?"

"I don't know. I might or it could be something else or nothing at all."

"Your energy could change."

"It could. Aside from energy and looks, I'll still be me."

Shizuru nodded. She knew her brother was right in that he would still act the way he had always been. She wondered what his fox look would be like and if he would gain powers when his energy changed. She had no doubt that Kuwabara would end up with demon energy instead of spirit energy.

He said he's doing this for Yukina and Kurama. I don't doubt that it would be for Kurama, but Yukina? Would she love him if he became a demon? And that's the point: All these questions hinge on whether or not the bat demon's potion works.