Shezka: I deleted my previous story More Than Meets The Jagan Eye since I started having terrible (more like horrible) nightmares just because I was writing it. Please don't flame me for it. I knew it had a lot of potential, but I stopped it for some some other personal reasons as well. I hope all of you can forgive me and enjoy this story instead.

Disclaimer: I do not own any characters except for Shezka and Kuroda who I may or may not use in this story.

Kurama was shocked at the news he had heard. After all they had been through this had turned up. He stared at Botan in disbelief. She had an important letter for Hiei from someone he had never known actually existed or was even alive for that matter. Not being able to find him for some reason that day she had come to him knowing Hiei at least visited him once a week. Even though the fire demon said he was "just passing through" Kurama knew he was visiting to be exact. Still, he hadn't known something like this would fall upon him. The letter was supposed to be Hiei's father.

"Are you sure you can't find him anywhere?" Kurama asked Botan as politely as possible accepting the letter from her. A part of him really didn't want to have the job of breaking this news to his partner in crime.

"I'm sure, but Koenma did tell me if I couldn't find him then to give the letter to you. If I do find Hiei later though I'll tell him you have the letter. Thanks a thousand times over again, Kurama. I really appreciate this." Botan answered relieved at not having to carry the burden herself. Kurama nodded politely as she flew she left. He stared down at the letter and sighed. Than went back in to go eat dinner with his mother. Who instantly noticed the letter in his hand.

"What might that be, Shuichi?" Shiori asked while preparing some lobster for dinner. Kurama looked down at the letter in surprise. He had been so caught up in his thoughts he hadn't even noticed he had still had it in his hand.

"A letter for Hiei. One of my friends couldn't find him so they decided to trust me with it." Kurama answered as truthfully as possible. She had caught Hiei one night climbing in through the window. After much questioning and making sure the short fire demon wasn't a gangster of some sort, she had let him off the hook. To Kurama's relief she didn't ask why Hiei used the window to enter the house. She did ask him kindly however to please call ahead of time. Or to have his parents call instead if he was on his way. Later on Kurama kept about that one. Hiei had threatened to kill him several times if he didn't stop. In the end Hiei gave him a large bump on his head with the side of his sword.

"Oh, poor thing, his parents always moving around all the time. I suppose it does make sense after all. He tends to visit you very often. Next time he comes here I'm going to invite him to dinner. I'm sure his parents won't mind since he does seem to have a late curfew." Shiori said thoughtfully while taking out some plates. Kurama had had to make up a few things to make it so his mother wouldn't think Hiei was strange. On the contrary, she seemed to have taken a some what motherly liking to him.

"That probably isn't a good idea mother. After all he is always busy." Kurama said. Hiei tolerated her only because she was his mom. Inviting him to dinner would defenitely be pushing it over board.

"Shuichi! That is the rudest thing to ever come out of your mouth! My word..." Shiori scolded him than turned around to finish cooking. Kurama looked down shamefully. He had been a bit hasty in telling his mother that. After a few minutes of silence she turned around with a somber look on her face.

"Honey, I'm sorry for yelling at you. I know you watch out for your friends all the time. I just feel so sorry for him. I grew up the same way and I know how lonely it gets. He's lucky to have such a good friend like you to count on." Shiori apologized hugging him. He smiled at her warmly glad she wasn't mad anymore.

"I'm sorry as well, I guess it wouldn't hurt to ask. He just isn't a social person." Kurama replied. Deep down he wished he had come up with a different story. This one made his mother feel sorry for Hiei.

After dinner Kurama said he needed to go straight to bed. He wasn't feeling to well. All night he tossed and turned beneath his blankets. The next morning was a Saturday so his mother had to leave early for work. Kurama stayed in bed, not wanting to get up. At nine he felt someone poking his side. A little annoyed and wondering if his mom had been late for work, he just kept the blankets over his head.

"Mother, please, I ended up staying up late last night.I want some rest." Kurama groaned as the poking continued.

"I've waited until six o'clock this morning. Get up lazy fox." He heard Hiei's voice say. Embarrassed, he pulled the covers down to find the sun already bright in his face. Hiei was three feet away from his bed and was sheathing his katana.

"Sorry Hiei, I've been up since three." Kurama apologized.

"Not my problem stupid fox." Hiei replied coldly. Kurama could easily tell his comrade wasn't to happy about accidentaly calling him his mother.

"I have something for you by the way." Kurama said handing the letter over.

"What's this?" Hiei asked studying the lettering. He put it down on the desk intending to read it later.

"Botan said it was from...your father." Kurama said as the memory slowly came back to him. He was still greatly tired from last night.

Shezka: I wonder how I should Hiei react to this news. Well, the next chapter is coming your way soon. I'll update as soon as possible. Please review!