Tears of the Sun

Part 3

Some say history is much like and endless waltz. The three beats of war, peace and revolution (AN: I know. I'm watching GW and I love that quote so much) Well, that's how a certain fire demon is feeling. Hiei feels as though his feelings are much like an endless waltz. The feeling of pain, then comfort, then really happy then having the cycle repeats itself.

The small demon was sitting in a tree in a park not far from Yusuke's school. Hiei thought perhaps he maybe he'd feel a little better if he saw the delinquent. Perhaps dragging the detective into some training. Training. That's what I need to be doing. I've been so much caught up in sulking that I've been becoming weak.

Hiei then heard a ring go off in Yusuke's direction. He quickly fleeted off towards the sound knowing exactly what that sound meant. "Good. The detective is free now." The small youkai jumped in to another tree near the school.

Of course, the delinquent would walk out with Keiko and Kuwabara. Hiei then felt something fall on his head. That better not be what I think it is. Hiei tried to shake off his head but the thing kept going back on his head. "Puu! Get off!" Hiei said in a stern voice. But the creature still wouldn't move making the youkai scowl. Hiei jumped down from the tree to land in front of his comrades.

"HIEI! Hi there ol' buddy. How's it going?" Yusuke said with a happy smile gracing his face while patting the short one's back.

"Hn. That's my business detective. But if you must know it's good enough." Hiei turned his eyes away from the detective. Normally, it's against his honor to lie but he just couldn't bring himself to telling Yusuke the truth, especially around the baka and Keiko.

"Hey Hiei. What brings you here? Got a message from Koenma?" Kuwabara asked.

"Yea well, if it's another mission, to hell with it." Yusuke said crossing his arms making face.

Hiei shook his head slowly. "No, I…I just wanted to you, Yusuke, to meet me at Genkai's temple at 6." With that, Hiei flitted off.

Keiko came up behind Yusuke and placed a hand on his shoulder. "Something's bothering him, Yusuke." She stated.

The two boys looked at her wondering what he meant. "Huh?" They both said in unison.

"Yes, it's true that Hiei acts like that a lot, but it was the look on his face. It looked a lot like he wanted to say something that was bothering him. He kept looking at you, Yusuke. Perhaps it would be best if you went to meet him. As he did just say for you to do anyways."

Yusuke looked back in the direction that small demon went. What's wrong Hiei? What's bothering you? Is there really something wrong?"

Hiei jumped from tree to tree, building to building until he landed on familiar soil. Genkai's temple.

"Oh, konbanwa Hiei-sama." A soft voice said coming from the temple. A small koorime girl ran towards him and wrapped her arms around his small but muscular body. "Moshi moshi Yukina-san." He greeted her with a warm smile that he showed to two people, well, was two people. Was Kurama, but now only just Yukina.

The youkai girl grabbed his hand to pull him into the temple. "You're just in time. Genkai and I were just about to make dinner."

"You mean 'moon food'?"

"Um…moon food?" Yukina looked at him funny. Then Genkai came out to explain things. "Kurama told Hiei that instant noodles were originally started on the moon." Hiei winced at the mention of Kurama's name. Yukina and Genkai didn't notice as the koorime girl giggled at the term Hiei used for ramen. The girl looked at her unknown brother smiling. "Hai Hiei. We can make you that." She continued to pull his arm into the kitchen.

Finally 6 o'clock came and Yusuke finally reached to top of the temple. Damn. Grandma needs an escalader or something.

He then noticed Hiei sitting outside on a bench with Yukina. Aww. Such sibling love. Now if only he'd get as far as telling her the truth.

"Hey Hiei. I'm here. Now what is it you wanted from me?"

The small boy stood up and smirked as he removed his katana from his sheath. "To train of course." The detective's eyes widened. "You mean you dragged me over here just to train!" Hiei moved quickly towards the teen. "Not for nothing, Yusuke. You should always be prepared for danger. Slacking just makes you weaker." Yusuke just rolled his eyes. "Uh-huh."

Yukina stood up. "If you two are going out somewhere to train, I'll go make sure you have some cold drinks for when you return."

The two boys nodded in thanks then proceeded for the forest. When they reached the area to their liking, Yusuke was the first to speak. "Is there something bothering you, Hiei? You've been acting strange."

Hiei looked at him. Do I seem that obvious? How is he able to tell? Hiei just shook his head.

Yusuke walked up to the koorime boy and crossed his arms staring off to some unknown area. "Well, when I got home tonite after school, Kurama phoned. Apparently you two have been fighting. I know of the way Kurama has been towards everyone, Hiei. But Kurama is happy and if he looses out on the ones who cares about him then so be it. Don't beat yourself up for his actions."

Hiei couldn't hold his tears in. He had to let the pain out. He could no longer hold onto his ego anymore. And what better person to talk to than the one he trusts the most right now. "…but Yusuke. The reason I'm so upset is because he's only thinking of himself. He didn't like it when I did."

Yusuke knelt in front of the little youkai. "Hiei, he'll get over it. I'm sure of it. But let him love who he desires to."

Then it happened. Hiei snapped it out without even thinking. "But I love him!" He then realized what he had just done and slapped his hands over his mouth and quickly turned away from Yusuke. His eyes widened as well as Yusuke's. The detective then smiled and stood. And without a word he placed a hand on the shorter's shoulder. Hiei quickly shrugged it off. He then jumped up into a tree above them.

Yusuke just sighed while leaning against a tree. "Does Kurama know?"

There was no answer at first then there was a faint 'yes' from up in the three.

"And?"

"He told me he couldn't return those feelings."

"Weird. And I always thought he did have those feelings for you."

Hiei jumped down to meet eye contact with the detective. Those red eyes that usually had strength in them now had sadness and pain.

"Hiei. It's ok. Perhaps you two just aren't meant to be."

Hiei glared a death glare at the detective.

"Or perhaps it's just taking time for Kurama to realize that he does love you. Like, we all see it. Perhaps he doesn't himself."

Hiei looked down at the ground. His eyes watering. "I don't know. I hope he does and hasn't realized it yet. Kurama doesn't even want me dropping by his place whenever. I always did that. Each time he would look so happy. He would great me with a smile. Now he wants me to send him a telepathic message to ask permission to stop by. That's not like him at all." The tears that the youkai was holding back began to flow down his cheeks. Yusuke raised a hand and wiped one of the tears away.

"It's ok Hiei. Give it some time. If not, then move on. Kurama will come to realize how much he misses you. He'll contact you then. You'll see. He'll come for you. But I really believe he just hasn't realized his love for you. Until then Hiei, go relax and stop worrying about it. Got it?"

Hiei nodded. "Hai. Arigatoo Yusuke."

"Hey no problem man."

Hiei smirked. "Now, let's get down to practicing detective."

The teen laughed shaking his head. For the rest of the evening they fight and trained.

Gomen! I know it took me forever to update. But I've been too busy and stressed. Last week my assistant manager and I got into trouble cause of someone told my manager something that wasn't true. But trust me though, my asm is pretty hot. I do like him and I'm pretty sure he likes me with the way he treats me(I mean major teasing he tries to get me to blush all of the time). ;; Heh heh! But anyway. I'm need people to give me some ideas of how I can deal with my friend. I said in part 2 that this story is based on my friend and I. I need help. But please R&R. I'm thinking of putting the next part from Kurama's POV. Though it's gonna be hard cause I can't think really do Kurama. But I guess I'll try. You people can tell me afterwards what you think.