The castle shined gently in the early morning light and would draw nearly everyone's attention if it wasn't for the fact that the woods hid it from view. Not many people were aware of the small section of the Makai that was ruled by the young queen, Kaguya Yana and her new husband, Raphael. After years of separation, the two were finally ready to start a new life as a family, along with their son, Seth. He was five years old and born during the separation; though Raphael knew he was his.

Kaguya sat quietly by herself, her hands lightly cupping her chin in her hand. Life was quiet, normally quiet bored her, but, for some reason, she was content with all she had. After all she had been through with the Spirit Detectives, it was only to help Hiei that she even did it. Now she knew she had to pass the reins over to Sinamon. All she could hope was that Sinamon took care of Hiei as Kaguya only wished she could.

Kaguya had shoulder length strawberry-blonde hair with light purple streaks and dark orchid tips. Her bangs were light purple and the right side covered her right eye. Her eyes were different colors; the left being a golden-blue while the right was a purple with a small cat-like iris. She wore a white shirt with long flowy sleeves which rested on her mid-upper arms, revealing a stomach of light tan skin. Her pants were low riders with two black stripes on both sides, standing out against the white material.

She had three line scars under her left eye from a battle. She was a Youkai hybrid, a Hanyou of sorts, both wolf and cat breed. Her ears were like that of a cat, colored white with small black streaks on the base. Her tail was that of a wolf; long and colored brown with black streaks. On her back she had two black devil-like wings that were small, only about a foot at full length.

"What's wrong?" Raphael asked, his English slowly becoming modern.

Raphael was a Vampire, originally evil under the rule of Jean or Lord Koro. Now, after being reunited with his love, Raphael was content with being with Kaguya and Seth. He had light brown hair to his mid-back that he held in a ponytail by a leather strap. His eyes were a silver-green and penetrated into nearly everyone's thoughts. His skin was pale and slightly muscled like many Vampires. His famous magic was that of seduction, an art taught to him by his Master. Seduction, however, was not a perfected art.

He wore a light white button-up shirt that he let hang open as he gazed at her. His black jeans were slim and showed his figure when he walked. A single gold earring glinted when he turned his head, gently cocking his head to the side.

"I'm just thinking." She sighed, shifting to look up at him, "Hiei's finally on his own. And somehow I know something life changing is about to happen to him. I'm worried for him."

Raphael easily slipped his arms around her, smiling slightly, "Sinamon, she is strong. She will do much to save him. They love one another, like us."

She laughed, sobering quickly when she heard Seth's laugh from down the hall. Lady Bokinu, the Goddess of childbirth and protection, had warned her of Seth's future.

"Rap, I'm scared for him. Things are going to be difficult for him after….everything."

He only smiled, kissing her cheek lightly, "We can help him while we have the time left. Nothing more."

*/*

KoEnma sat atop his own horse, his gaze searching the horizon for anything that could be thought of as a sign of his children. Nothing moved across the desert. Yet there was nothing. Basito sat behind him, Horus gently nuzzling the ground as he searched for food. He was always hungry, it seemed.

"I do not think they are near," Basito said easily, his eyes continually gazing about the area.

He knew they needed someone with the power of the Jagan to help them easily find them. The only they they could hope was that the twins had enough sense to seek shelter. Then they could possibly remain alive only if they could escape the clutches of those that had kidnapped them.

"They have to be. I have to find them before it's too late," KoEnma responded in anger.

Basito nodded his head slightly. He would never disagree with the King, especially when it was something as important as the heirs to the throne. With KoEnma, however, he knew it was much more. He loved his children beyond anything else and that's why they had to get them back. That's what mattered.

"My Lord, they will soon be looking for you. We should return."

KoEnma gazed out over the desert for a few more moments, "Tomorrow, we will go to the Forests and search."

With a nod, Basito began leading the way back to the castle.

*/*

Senoki gently shook Sachiko, his eyes sapphire in color, were wide in fear as he gazed about the strange place he had awoken in. Sachiko groaned lightly, her eyes blinking open to stare at him.

"What are you doing here?"

Senoki helped her sit up, his mouth closed tightly to keep from speaking. Even now, he refused to speak unless he truly needed to.

"Wh-Where are we, brother?"

He shrugged, his eyes narrowing while golden-brown flakes began appearing within his orbs. Sachiko grabbed his hand, squeezing slightly to let him know she was there. He smiled, standing to get his bearings.

"Brother?" He turned to look down at her, giving her permission to continue, "Don't you think it would be all right to talk with me now? No one else will know. I promise."

He sighed, but nodded, "Promise?"

She smiled, glad to hear his voice again, though it was weak from his silence, "Yes."

Helping her up, he gazed about the forest, listening to the sounds that greeted them. He motioned for her to be silent, his eyes closing so he could listen more closely.

"We're not close," he whispered, his eyes opening. "Home's long away."

Sachiko tried to bite back the tears, her eyes clouding with them as she gazed at the forest. She had never even been past the castle walls and now she was surrounded by trees and creatures that could easily kill her.

"I-I'm scared. Where's mommy and daddy?"

Senoki hugged her, his eyes concentrating on the new world around them, "I'll find our way. Daddy would never leave us alone. He'll find us."

She softly cried into his shoulder, just letting the fear take over her. Without her brother, she would never be able to survive this.

"How will you do this?"

He smiled, "I know a few things. Daddy let me into his library. He wanted me to talk."

She nodded, hugging him tightly as she gazed at the forest. The foliage shifted slightly behind them, Senoki covering her mouth to keep her from screaming out. Pushing her down into the brush around the tree, he crawled towards the foliage, his eyes narrowed.

Sparks of white danced around him, shaping slowly on his back. She could almost make out wings forming as he moved quietly. She could only stare, unable to comprehend what was happening as he moved.

"Senoki," she whispered in fear as she watched him disappear into the foliage to find the person that seemed to be after them.

It was silent for a few minutes, Sachiko beginning to become scared when she heard Senoki laugh.

"Sachiko! Come! Faeries!"

Laughing, she ran through the greenery, stopping beside him in awe. Lights, thousands of them, danced through the air in a myriad of colors that glinted with their happiness. The faeries dropped down, gently circling the twins, the air dancing with their magic. Sachiko only laughed, hugging her brother tightly as the Faeries led them into a hide-out, a place they could be safe.

*/*

Yoshi moved quietly with the speed of a ninja. He kept his eyes narrowed as he moved, their gaze darting about the dark corridors that surrounded the two people. Hiei moved silently, his Jagan glowing a light blue as he concentrated on Sinamon's energy. More than three-fourths of her body was controlled by ice, but somehow she was controlling it, at least slightly.

"Are we really going to get there in time?"

Hiei ignored Yoshi, his eyes locked on where Sinamon was being held. Nothing was going to stop him from reaching her, least of all some unknown enemy that kidnapped helpless people, but also killed old men.

"I'm not after Sinamon, Hiei. I swear. She's yours. It's just-"

"Shut up. I have important things to deal with," Hiei growled, his fists clenching as he slowed in front of a door.

*/*

Alisi sat quietly, having let Gogure take Sinamon into a small antechamber where he would watch her. With a simple command, she could have Sinamon killed. It was only that, the death of Sinamon, that could draw Hiei to her and give her the power to control his destiny.

'I won't let you get them,' Alisee said from within her body. 'I may have hid what I was originally, but now they'll know. Leave us alone.'

Alisi laughed, her eyes glinting evilly as she gazed about the room, 'I'm not letting you out. This is now my body.'

Alisee was silent, almost seeming to disappear into the back of her mind. Alisi was in control, nothing else mattered to the evil woman. As the door opened, she looked up, smiling as Hiei and Yoshi entered.

'Yoshi!'

Alisi's gaze narrowed, her eyes scanning Yoshi though her gaze was blank. He looked…interesting, but nothing like Hiei. Dismissing him easily, she turned her attention to Hiei.

"What brings you both here?" she asked innocently.

Hiei only glared at her, his hands clenching until he felt the bottle that held the Elixir, "I'm here for Sinamon."

Regarding him, she slowly walked down to them, her eyes glowing with anger, "I don't know what you're talking about, but I assure you, she isn't here." Ignoring Yoshi, she lightly touched Hiei's arm, "Now, why don't we discuss something more…interesting?"

At that moment, the door to the antechamber opened and Sinamon stumbled out. She was abnormally pale as she nearly fell to the floor. Hiei hurried to her, catching her before she could fall. She held onto him, trying desperately to keep control of the battle that was raging inside of her to escape and hurt him.

"Let him go!" Alisi yelled, grabbing her sword when the two only held each other tighter. "I deserve him, not you!"

Yoshi winced, but drew his own blade, "Take Sinamon from here, Hiei. I'll handle Alisee."

Laughing, Alisi smiled at him, "You again? Come to try you luck? I don't think you understand that Alisee will never be yours. She has already kept so much from you. Why trust her now?"

Yoshi growled, "I don't know how or really when, but I know Alisee can be trusted. I know how much she cared about things in this world. I know because I've taken the time to get to know her. I love her."

Alisi only smiled, "Love her? Is that what you wish to believe it is? Lust is all your kind can feel."

"I don't know who the hell you are, but I do know this. Alisee isn't evil. She had secrets, but everyone does. That doesn't mean she'd do this."

'Yoshi!' Alisee screamed as she fought to get control.

Concentrating suddenly, Alisi threw herself at the man before her, slashing wildly as she tried to hit him. He dodged, only daring to block her attempts instead of attacking. Even though he knew that Alisee wasn't really there inside that body, it was her face that he saw contorted with hatred.

"Alisee," he whispered, "please forgive me for what I'm about to do. I just…don't know any other way…"

Tears clouded his eyes, but he wouldn't let them fall as he gazed at the body of the woman he knew he would always love. For a moment, it seemed almost as if her eyes were pleading with him to do it, to get it over with. Stepping forward quickly, he thrusted the sword through her abdomen and stared deeply into her eyes.

"I'm so sorry."

She gasped collapsing as he pulled the sword from her. He quickly gathered her to him and hugged, listening to her harsh breathing as she slowly bled.

"Oh, god. Alisee, I'm so sorry. I never wanted this to happy. I-I love you so much, but I can't help you."

He was surprised when he saw the tear land on her cheek. It was his, he realized with a shock as he felt the tears cascading down his cheeks.

Closing his eyes tightly, he cuddled her to him, "Please, whatever god is listening, don't let her die. I-I just found her. I can't lose her now. I know I have nothing to offer and I'm not the best person to be asking for a favor, but…I just need her. She's all I have."

A light touch on his cheek had him opening his eyes to look down at Alisee. She smiled up at him, ignoring the tears.

"Don't worry about me. I'm okay. Just a little tired, but…" she smiled.

Gently touching her wound, she healed what she could before passing into unconsciousness.

"I'm here, Alisee. I'll get you to the palace before anything else can happen."

He gently lifted her into his arms thinking only of keeping her safe.

*/*

Hiei held Sinamon to him, watching as her eyes became distant. The ice had nearly won over and it was easy to see it in her eyes. She was weak and so cold to the touch.

"Sinamon? Listen to me, everything's okay. I have to Elixir. You'll be fine now. I swear."

She smiled at him, gently grabbing his hand, "You're too good to me."

He only smirked slightly, uncapping the bottle as he tilted it so she could drink. A little trailed down her cheek, but she was able to drink most of it. As he gently laid her back, he could only stare at her. If he did this and it worked, there was a possibility that they would be bound together forever with no escapes. Closing his eyes, he placed his hands over her heart, feeding his fire into her.

Like a vacuum, it sucked his energy in greedily and left him winded. Still, he kept giving her more, keeping track of how much was taken. She convulsed under him, grabbing at his shoulders to stop him, but he knew he couldn't, at least not yet.

"Hiei!" she yelled, shoving at him, "Stop! It-It hurts too much!"

He knew it would. Forcing his energy into her body was complicated, especially when she controlled the flames from the deepest pits of the Makai.

"Just trust me. Everything will be okay," he whispered as he pulled back.

Swaying slightly, he cuddled her to him as he collapsed to the floor. Losing half of his energy so quickly left him weak, but happy when he felt Sinamon breathing regularly, her body slowly warming.

"Hi-ei? Why did you do that?"

He smiled, gently raising himself up onto his elbow to look down at her, "I had to. I couldn't lose you after everything that's happened. It was hard enough to get you to love me, I don't want to have to go through that again."

She laughed lightly, resting her head on his shoulder, "I'm just so tired right now."

"I know. Sleep. We'll deal with everything else later."

Snuggling closer to him for warmth and the feeling of protection, she sighed, "Thank you, for everything. For always being there for me. I love you so much."

Resting his head on hers, he remained silent as she slept, his own energy loss dragging him to sleep as well.