I don't own Yu Yu Hakusho. The characters of Tebo, Blair, Clarence, and the personal jeweler are mine, though. This is an AU of Eye of the Wolf but it is not necessary to read it. This takes place after the series' finale. I also want to credit Abyssdancer for giving me the idea.

Chapter One- The Show

Hiei frowned at the crowds of laughing, talking humans as he and Kurama navigated their way through them. The sounds around him was a bit loud for his liking and briefly wondered how Kurama put up with it seeing as foxes have sharper hearing.

Kurama sensed Hiei behind him and guessed the fire demon wasn't enjoying himself. That is a shame, he thought. I want Hiei to like something besides fighting, killing, and working. I had thought a traveling carnival would be fun, not to mention a good place for a date. It would seem I was incorrect.

Kurama had liked Hiei for some time. He had pegged it between their encounter with M4 and M5 and the third round against Team Masho at the Dark Tournament. Hiei was a quiet, strong fighter for most part with a temper that was also of a quiet, deadly sort…unless his sister was in trouble. Then, his temper would explode.

Yes, Hiei's fighting skills and reserved personality were attractive to him and he worked up the nerve to tell him during the Demon World Tournament once both were out of the tournament. Hiei had listened and then admitted having similar feelings for Kurama. It was another of those rare times where Hiei showed an emotion. I wish he was a little more emotional. A little like Yukina, for example.

Hiei followed Kurama, trying not to touch too many humans. He loved his fox but there were times where he wanted to throttle him. He knew Hiei didn't care to engage in human activities or social events, like this carnival and yet, here he was. Kurama has a knack for getting me to come with him. In truth, I came so I can spend time with him outside of his room.

Hiei admired Kurama for his fighting techniques and clever tactics for they usually caught his opponent off-guard. He wasn't lying when he told Yusuke that he chose Kurama to be partner in order to avoid fighting him. He was sure if they had fought, Kurama would have killed him.

He had considered Kurama a friend during the Saint Beasts mission and then felt deep affection throughout the Dark Tournament. It wasn't until the Demon World Tournament that Kurama admitted being in love with Hiei who told him the same thing. He then visited Kurama constantly and the two would spend time to work on their relationship.

"Hiei, what would you say to watching a magic show before leaving?" Kurama asked as he consulted a sign for said show with times written on it and most crossed off. "There is one more left for tonight."

Hiei grunted. "A magic show? As in a human performing lame tricks that impress others?"

"Yes, but the human is billing herself as Witch Blair; therefore she is likely capable of performing real magic."

"Magic isn't real, Kurama, and witches don't exist."

"Regardless, I say we attend the show and then leave. I will agree to whatever you want in exchange for seeing the show."

A slight smiled curled Hiei's lips. "Whatever I want. All right, it's a deal. We'll see the show." They headed toward a stage and were in the front row ten minutes before others started to gather. It was another ten minutes before the show began. White smoke filled the stage and a young voice said, "Welcome, everyone. Prepare to be amazed and astonished by the spellbinding magic of Witch Blair!" The smoke dissipated to reveal a twelve-year-old girl with red hair and brown eyes.

A child? Hiei thought while mentally rolling his eyes. I doubt she's a witch or good at performing tricks. I think this Blair like to pretend she's a witch and good at fake magic. After all, she's just a child.

Blair launched into her show, sporting a witch's hat and cape. She performed common tricks, occasionally using a wand to aid in the trick. Hiei watched with disinterest while Kurama watched with interest and was impressed by the tricks.

"Thank you, thank you," she said to applause after successfully pulling off a difficult trick. "Now, for my final trick, I will require a volunteer from the audience." Her eyes raked the crowd before pointing at Kurama. "You with the long red hair. Please come up."

Kurama complied as Blair pulled a table to the center. "What's your name?" she asked.

"Shuichi," he replied.

"All right. If you could lie on the table, I will perform the classic levitation trick."

Kurama accepted Blair's help as he eagerly got onto the table and laid down, relaxing his body. "And now…," he heard Blair say and then he heard gasps of amazement. He moved a couple of fingers that were not visible to the crowd and felt no table. I'm really floating, he thought as Blair moved the table and moved her wand under and over Kurama to prove there were no wires before she put the table back under Kurama and lowered him onto it. He hopped off and Blair said, "Give Shuichi a round of applause and thank you for coming." The crowd clapped before dispersing.

Kurama smiled at Blair as Hiei came up on stage. "That was an excellent trick. You are quite strong for your age."

"Thank you Shuichi…or do I call you Kurama?"

"Sorry?" he asked as he inwardly tensed, thinking this was an ambush.

Blair gently smiled. "I am a powerful witch and gifted in sensing demons. I research each place the carnival sets up at when I sense demons. I do this to see which demons are around and if they're a threat, a serious threat. You and Hiei here are peaceful and I am happy to meet you."

"You may be able to sense demons," Hiei said, coming closer. "But I doubt your 'powers.'"

"You're not the only one who does. My levitation trick, however, is real."

"I don't think so. Witches are not real and you are a fool to think you are."

Blair's eyes narrowed. "I suggest you recant your opinion or I will be forced to teach you a lesson…a permanent one," she said in a low, dangerous voice.

"No," Hiei stated firmly.

"I warned you," she said as she pulled out her wand and froze Hiei in one smooth motion. She looked at Kurama with regret in her eyes. "I'd rather not do this, but no one insults a witch and gets off easy for doing it. That is our code and it must be upheld."

"I understand." Kurama saw Hiei's eyes widen in shock at his words. "She has a code, just as you do and to violate it invites a severe punishment." I will still love you, no matter the punishment.

Blair tapped her wand's tip into her left palm as she regarded the fire demon. Her research had told her that Hiei and Kurama had just become a couple. She found it sweet and had no intention of breaking them up. I know a curse that will not threaten their love and yet it will amuse me and teach Hiei to not doubt one's powers and abilities.

She brought her wand to bear and put it to Hiei's chest. "Again, I regret it but you must learn respect and maybe you'll come to like it. I lay a two-part curse on you. You will be female and part cat as well. When morning comes, the curse will activate." The tip of the wand glowed white and spread to Hiei, his body glowing white before the light faded.

Hiei smirked as he backed away, the freeze spell lifted. "Female and part cat?" he scoffed. "I fail to see how that is to teach me respect. I further doubt that you have cursed me. Kurama, I will see you in your room. We need to talk which is what I want to do as per our deal." He zipped away from the scene.