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Chapter 5

They arrived at Genkai's temple in no time at all. Botan and Genkai cleaned up Kurama and let him rest in one of the spare rooms. There was a knock on the door. Genkai answered, and surprisingly it was Koema. He looked upset about something.

"Oh hello, Koema," said Genkai at once. "What brings you here?"

"Spirit World informed me that a certain fox demon was hurt," replied Koema. "If this is true, our world could be in danger once again or not and they are just after him… Where is he?"

"Right this way."

Genkai led Koema back to where the gang was watching Kurama. His consciousness still had not returned. Hiei was in the corner of the room, curled up. Yusuke and Kuwabara were sitting next to Kurama same with Botan.

"Oh hello, sir. What brings you here?" asked Botan curiously.

"Kurama and a certain someone rushed over here before I could give her next assignment," lectured Koema and upset with Botan.

"Oops," Botan replied.

"So what is actually going on?"

"We are not quite sure ourselves. Hiei was the one to save Kurama. We believe he was ambushed either by one person or a group," said Yusuke still worried about him. Kurama had been through worse (thinking about Sensui and the Dark Tournament). The attacks must have been pretty bad if he is still laying here motionless. He looked from Botan to Kuwabara. She was in tears.

"Hiei," Koema suddenly spoke to him. "Did you happen to see the attacker? What did you see happen to Kurama? We need to know."

Hiei shook his head quietly. The truth was he only saw the end of the attack. No demon, no attack, and nothing more. All he saw was Kurama bleeding to no end, and he wasn't able to do anything about it. Furthermore, he felt so guilty about leaving him. Then he thought if he was there they both could have been dead. Kurama would have had a less chance of survival. Koema knelt down beside Hiei.

"Hiei are you sure you are alright? Did I hear correctly that you and Urameshi fought before the attack?"

He nodded politely.

Kuwabara shouted, "Oh yeah it was awesome; the darkness flame up against the reigun."

"Oh don't filature," said Yusuke. "I was just giving Hiei the fight he wanted. Remember he wanted that rematch from oh so long ago."

"Heh, yeah. I'm just glad you two didn't destroy anything. I also hope you weren't seen."

"Oh don't worry we were in a large open area. No humans for miles, maybe."

"Doesn't make a difference Yusuke. People could have heard your fight!"

"I highly doubt that. People are stupid. Anyways Genkai is Kurama going to be alright?"

"He'll live. There's no doubt about that. He just needs to relax still. He was damaged up pretty badly."

They were all relieved. Kuwabara then realized Yukina never showed. He asked Genkai where she was. She replied that she took a walk about an hour ago around the temple. Kuwabara understood, but wanted to see her. He left the room. Yusuke then told Koema he needed to talk to him. Genkai and Botan left the room too. Hiei suddenly realized that he was all alone with the fox demon. He then got up and sat next to Kurama. He stroked the fox's red hair. The fox stirred and he startled Hiei.

"You can stop fooling everyone," Hiei said to Kurama. "I know your fine."

"There's no fooling you Hiei is there," whispered Kurama. "Heh, my body is still basically in pain. That attack was a dangerous surprise."

"You had me really worried," mumbled Hiei.

Kurama gave him a meek smile. Maybe Hiei did care for him after all. Did he dare try? He still couldn't move. It was best not to do anything. He suddenly drifted off to sleep.

"Kurama," Hiei whispered sweetly. He realized he must have fallen asleep. He took his hand and gently stroked Kurama again. Yusuke suddenly entered the room. He stared at Hiei closely. He watched the fire demon stroke Kurama.

"Did you guys talk?"

Hiei jumped and quickly flashed back to his corner. Yusuke started to laugh at Hiei's awkwardness. Hiei crossed his arms and stared at Yusuke. What did he know? Yusuke wasn't surprise to see Hiei act like that, since he wasn't sure of what he thought of Kurama.

"Hmm, talk about what," replied Hiei after awhile.

"Don't play dumb with me, Hiei, I know."

"You don't know nothing."

"That maybe true, but I do know some things, and about you two."

"What do you mean?"

Yusuke groaned. He guessed it was going to be harder than he thought to get Hiei to admit he likes Kurama. He sighed. What was he going to do about them?

"Hiei, I know you feel the same way."

"What the hell, Yusuke! I do not feel that way about you!"

"What! That's not what I'm talking about! You know I love Keiko. Keiko! Keiko only."

Hiei smiled. He knew Yusuke was trying to get him to talk about Kurama. Truth is he didn't know how he felt. Yusuke must know something or else he wouldn't be pressing this matter.

"Yusuke, what is it that you know?"

"Sorry that information is classified," snicker Yusuke. "Hiei what did happen after we left?"

Hiei sighed. He wasn't sure of what to say. "I'm not sure…we were talking about how we-" he trailed off then started again. "I ran off (he clenched his fist in rage), and I saw nothing. I was able to hear Kurama shout my name, and the next thing I saw was him covered in blood."

Yusuke thought of what to say to him. He then observed the sadness in Hiei's eyes. He then came to the conclusion Hiei did care for Kurama. He wasn't 100% sure if it was in a loving way yet. Silence fell in the room. The two boys silently watched Kurama. Koema and the girls came back into the room.

"Yusuke, thanks for the warning about what is going on."

"No problem, Koema. Though, I believe that strong spiritual pressure links to this attack."

"It certainly does. Well done, Yusuke. Wanna be spirit detective again?"

"Um, not really."

"Well I'm off. There's more work to be done. Yusuke, I'll keep you informed if we find anything. Be careful. Botan."

"Yes sir, bye Yusuke," she said out the door.

Genkai stood at the door. She was leaning against the door with her arms crossed. She suddenly spoke, "I think it would be best if Kurama stays here for awhile. I also think it would be best if all of you stay. Protect each other and the world."

They nodded in agreement. Yusuke though wasn't sure if he wanted to stay. But anything was better than staying with his mom, although she did care about him. He did disappear for two years without talking to her. He decided to stay. No harm in that. Yusuke and Genkai left the room again. Hiei didn't want to leave Kurama for some reason. He continued to watch over him.

"Genkai," Yusuke said suddenly.

"Yes my favorite dimwit."

"I need to talk to you. It's about the attacker. This supposed demon we are dealing with now."

"Hmmm, yes I have been trying to figure out that myself. How he was attacked was interesting too because there was no connection with another human being…or thing"

"I wonder if this connection fits with that spiritual pressure. Lately we all have been feeling it."

"Good thinking, Yusuke," said Genkai. "You're not as hopeless as we thought."

"Hey I resent that."

"Hmph."

"So you think there is a possible connection then."

"Yes," said Genkai impatiently. "All we know is this guy is strong and has a strange power of attacking through distance. This can be a problem. We all have to be on guard. There is no question; he most likely will attack again."

Yusuke agreed with that. No demon attacks just once. He learned that from the dark tournament. How many times did he had to kill the Toguro brothers. Two to three times? At least twice, as far as he could remember. If this demon does attack, who's next? He looked at Genkai, would it attack her? Though, that would be just stupid. All in all, either of them could be next to get attacked. Kuwabara had to be warned. Suddenly two giggling voices came into the house. They assumed Kuwabara found Yukina.

"Kuwabara," said Yusuke in a concern voice. "I need to talk to you. Oh Yukina, Hiei is in the other room."

"Thank you, Yusuke."

She dashed to where he was. Kuwabara had a pissed off look in his eye. Yusuke motioned him to another room. He told him what they all discussed. Then he told him about how either of them could be the next victim. Kuwabara stared at Yusuke. he couldn't wrap his brain around this.

"In any case, I think we should all stay here for now. Until all of this has blown over, this way we can all watch each other's backs."

"Yeah, true. What about the girls or my sister? Are they in any danger?"

"For the most part no, unless they use them against us; like Suzaku, though if anyone messed with them, they'll get their asses kicked." Said Yusuke punch his hands together. "Besides most of the demon world knows to not mess with them or us."

"Yes, though I'm still worried especially for Yukina. She's too nice. Keiko can take care of herself for the most part."

"Yes, but Yukina is already living here Keiko is not neither is your sister. If you are so worried you can invite them. I know your sister can take care of herself. Remember the Dark Tournament."

"Oh yea she had all these demons running scared. No surprise there. Keiko, though has no spiritual pressure. I'm worried about her more."

"I doubt she will contend. Since she is in high school now, she can't just be skipping class all the time."

Kuwabara decided to stay. He called his sister and told her the sisuation. She understood, but insisted on staying too. She annoyed him by saying she had to watch over her baby brother. She then asked about Keiko. Kuwabara said she wasn't there. There was disappointment in her voice. Then she was determined to drag her up there. Kuwabara told the guys that his sister was joining them and Keiko too.