The set up for this act is that three objects were stolen from the vaults of Enma, three so-called 'dark' objects, a sword that could cause anyone cut by it to become enslaved, a mirror that could grant a single wish on the night of the full moon and a soul that could capture the soul of anyone nearby. The ball was taken by the one that was killed right off because he used it to steal children's souls and ate them. That rather irritated Yusuke. In the manner of most punks, he had a twisted sense of morality and honour, though it might be typical or 'normal' in any sense of the word. He had a soft spot for children, and redheads.

I'm sure you've figured out by now that Kurama took the mirror and Hiei took the sword. Now, why would a kitsune want a mirror that granted him a wish? Why did he want Yusuke to wait until after the full moon before taking it back? Why did Yusuke trust him? Because Kurama had gained a touch of humanity and it was that that came to the forefront when he spoke to Yusuke, but also because it was convenient for it to come to the forefront when he spoke to Yusuke. Whether that was intentional or not remains debatable, but Kurama had a reputation for being a manipulative bastard for a reason. It was part of his success as a thief, after all. But, his purpose was to get something he couldn't steal. He wanted to save his human mother's life. She was sick with something that the doctors couldn't cure. While he wasn't what you could call 'kind,' he did pay his debts. He had his own brand of honour, like all kitsune do. They are bound, after all, to keep their freely given word. It's just a matter of figuring out what is 'freely given' and what isn't.

So, Yusuke arrived just as Kurama was about to invoke the mirror. Of course, Kurama revealed that the mirror would take his soul in payment for granting his wish, thus its reputation as 'dark.' Now, whether he planned for Yusuke to help him, to offer himself to the mirror, stating that it would make his mother sad if Kurama were to die in order for her to recover. Regardless of his intent, which I will leave for him to know and the rest of you to speculate on, that is what happened. The mirror took some from each of them and Kurama's mother recovered. Kurama did return the mirror to Yusuke as promised, too.

Once Kurama ensured that his mother had received the promised recovery even though he'd survived the process of wishing for it, though you have to wonder whether he actually expected to or not, he actually moved to help Yusuke, partially because he couldn't stand Hiei's tactics. They were a little underhanded and he believed that Hiei wasn't quite completely in control of himself. Just how Kurama knew that Hiei wasn't acting normally is something that is explained later in the story, but I'll spare you the suspense. They'd met two years earlier, when Hiei thought Kurama was responsible for capturing his sister, but it turned out they were on the same side so they became what could be called friends, were they human and Hiei a little less emotionally frigid. The point becomes Kurama knew that Hiei considered himself a warrior and acted with that honour and kidnapping a human female and using her against Yusuke didn't taste of honour. It tasted more of a tactic that Kurama himself would use if the sympathy ploy didn't work, but even he would find that a little distasteful.

The point then becomes that Kurama believed Hiei was losing control to the sword and that wouldn't get him what he wanted and would make things rather inconvenient for his own goals, so he acted in his own self-interest that happened to align with Yusuke's. That he was injured only is a bonus in his 'control' over Hiei.

Ah, did I forget to mention that? See Kurama is a kitsune. I've told you that before, right? Well, kitsune have what some would call a 'well deserved' reputation for being lovers of pleasure. And, human growth to adolescence is a long time, a very long time. Hiei, being a demon, was useful for relieving a lot of the frustration that Kurama felt. This is another reason that Kurama knew Hiei very well. That part never made it into the actual story, officially. Many have seen it, though, and shared their interpretations of it.

Now, back to the battle. Kurama allowed himself to be injured which would get him 'guilt' later, but served the purpose of giving Hiei a measure of control over himself, though he was still mostly under the control of the sword. It was enough, though, to allow Yusuke to defeat him. It also would serve for guilt/gratitude from Yusuke later, too. It served his purpose, after all, and Kurama is very good at serving his own purposes.

It goes almost without saying that Yusuke won. If he hadn't, would there really be a point to this story? It's what happened next that makes things a little more interesting, though. Hiei and Kurama were both wanted criminals, Kurama moreso than Hiei for being the 'king of thieves' of the Makai, but stealing of the Dark objects was hardly Hiei's first offense. They took parole, to work with Yusuke. Hiei wasn't terribly thrilled about the idea. What caused Hiei to change his mind about it was something that was left out of the story.

Kurama asked Koenma for time to speak to Hiei before their sentence was passed. They were obligated to have their time to speak in one of the interrogation rooms and Kurama was sure that Koenma would be watching. That just made it more interesting for him. "Let's take parole," he said, leaning against the wall, looking at Hiei, who stood sullenly in the center of the room, glaring at him.

"Why? We'll be stuck working with that idiot human," Hiei retorted sullenly. He was still angry with Kurama for getting in the middle of things, too. That statement isn't fully accurate. Hiei was mad at himself for allowing something else to control him for any reason.

"And while we're working with him, we'll be out of jail," Kurama pointed out reasonably.

"And considered traitors," Hiei added, mocking Kurama's tone of voice.

Kurama gave a short laugh. "I'm already wanted dead by more than want me alive," he said. "Already considered a traitor for taking a human body. What's one more strike against me by 'popular opinion,' Hiei?" He pushed away from the wall and crossed to the petite demon. "And, what do you care what others think of you. How can you fulfill your purpose in jail?" he asked, tracing a finger along Hiei's forehead band.

Hiei's hand came up, hesitating a moment, then fell back to his side. "Fine, take what you want," he snarled. His face was beginning to show signs of color and interest in what Kurama wanted, though, which probably contributed to his irritation.

A soft chuckle laced Kurama's words as he asked, "When have I ever taken anything from you?"

"If I agree will you shut up and just get it over with?" Hiei demanded.

"I do so love how you phrase that," Kurama laughed as he bent to kiss Hiei. "But, this is for your benefit, too," he added, whispering in Hiei's ear so that the eavesdropping godling wouldn't hear him. "It will allow you to continue what you want to do."

"And allow you to work your way into the detective's pants," Hiei whispered, as quietly as Kurama had.

A soft hum answered that. Kurama didn't say anything else, but he was also sure that Hiei would be interested in the detective. He had beaten him, after all, and Hiei did have a thing for those stronger than he was. For now, though, they were both more interested in the pleasures that Kurama knew very well how to give, enhanced by the knowledge that he was being watched. He stripped Hiei's clothing off a piece at a time, exploring the exposed skin more thoroughly than he had before.

Hiei found Kurama's attentions very pleasant, to the point that he started begging, something he'd never done before. He writhed and twisted as Kurama slowly took his time exploring every single sensitive point on his body before wrapping his lips around his cock. He came shortly after Kurama started sucking him and the kitsune wasn't finished with him. He didn't have a chance for his dick to soften as Kurama continued sucking and swallowing around it until he was about to come again and then stopped.

The cry that escaped Hiei's lips when his cock was freed of Kurama's lips was pure desperation and the groans that filled the room as Kurama's cock pressed into Hiei's body pure lust. Kurama pulled Hiei up, bouncing him on his lap, fucking him hard and more athletically than he had before. He was rewarded with the most glorious sounds he'd ever gotten out of the petite demon. It was becoming more difficult to hold out, but he wanted to hear something he'd never heard before.

"Let me fucking come, you bastard fox or I will fucking cut your dick off!" Hiei swore between thrusts, his words coming out more moans of pleasure than actual threats.

"Grab your own cock and make yourself come," Kurama panted. "Now," he added, a growl.

Hiei whimpered, moving to obey. He cried out in pleasure again, stroking himself hard and fast as Kurama grabbed his hips and pulled him down harder and faster until they both cried out and came, Hiei's come splattering on their chests, Kurama's filling Hiei's body and leaking out.

They went limp, Hiei resting on Kurama's shoulder, humming softly in pleasure. He'd never allowed himself to be so vulnerable to Kurama before and the redhead decided he'd have to be rougher with Hiei more often. "Let's take parole," he mumbled, his voice a purr of contentment.

"I'm glad you think so," Kurama murmured, caressing Hiei's back. "More?" he asked, flexing his hips a little. He could either fuck again now or wait, but he definitely wanted to fuck Hiei again to see if he could make the sullen little demon purr again.

"Not with an audience," Hiei snarled though he remained limp in Kurama's arms. "And, you'd better fucking convince that detective to join us or I'll never let you touch me again."

Kurama chuckled. "Of course. It shouldn't be too difficult. I think he's already interested. I just have to encourage him to explore that interest."

"It sounds like you have a plan," Hiei said, starting to pull himself away from Kurama. He looked at the ceiling. "If you have a problem with that, Koenma, you'd better just lock us up," he said sharply before starting to pick up his clothes and dress again.

Kurama took his time dressing again, smirking at Hiei's insistence on fucking the detective. While he was buttoning up his shirt, the door opened.

"I need you two to join the detective and his friend in the Makai. They are going to the Maze Castle," Koenma said, his clothing disheveled, his hair plastered to his forehead, his expression far more content than he had a right to be. Behind him, George looked rather embarrassed and pleased with himself.

"Are they having problems already?" Kurama asked, a smirk on his lips.

"Only with the unexpected environment. They're too used to the Ningenkai, after all. They need to understand the rules of the Makai and you two will teach them, Yusuke especially."

"Oh, we'll teach him," Kurama and Hiei said together, their voices promising much more than simple agreement to teach him to survive.

"Good," Koenma nodded and left.