Hello everyone! First off, I'd like to say to people that have read this before that I have made some corrections and have edited this story. If this is the first time you've come to this, than ignore what I just said. Okay! Let's see...ah yes, I can't forget the warning and disclaimer!

Disclaimer: Basically, I don't own Yu Yu Hakusho, or else why would I be needing to post this on here? If only, if only...

Warning: Some of you who read this will probably respond to it as, and your point is? Get on with the fic! But just for the people out there that are supremely grossed out or dislike shonen ai happenings in a fic should turn back immediately. Or you could stay and read it anyway. Hehe.

With that covered, I shall now shut up and allow you to read! Enjoy!

Abandoned

Kurama's POV

It just keeps getting darker and darker. The temperature seems to be dropping with the sun. They said they'd come back to get me after the mission was finished but that would've been hours ago. The mission wasn't a hard one, and the only reason I was injured was because we accidentally crossed the path of an upper A Class.

This is really starting to worry me; it shouldn't take this long… Although what really bothers me about this situation is the fact that I'm completely alone and that they left me knowing the state I'm in. This is a forest of Makai, not Ningenkai. Of all people, Hiei should have known just what could happen to me out here, but then again, he has been acting strangely as of late…wait…is that…? There's not doubt about it, they're trying to suppress their energy, but I can still feel traces of it.

Demons, they've picked up the scent of my blood, which I know they crave. If I don't get out of here soon, I'll be slaughtered by lower classed beasts because of my condition and because they out-number me. I can try to get away but it won't make much of a difference; I know I'm leaving a trail of blood. Anyway you look at it, I'm damned unless someone comes in time, and the likeliness of that happening…what's the point in lying to myself? I doubt I won't be among the living in a few hours, if that…

I just hope they're happy with their decision to leave me here, unprotected in a forest full of blood thirsty demons. I just wish I could see their expressions when they find my remains… My only regret is assuming that they had even a shred of intellect, and knowing that because of that foolish mistake, I'm going to die…

--------------- Regular POV

My, my… and just what do we have here? Who could have beaten him that badly? Must have been an A Class… But what am I complaining about? If this isn't a golden opportunity, I don't know what is… Karasu thought with a raised eyebrow as he watched an exhausted Kurama stagger down below on the forest floor, clutching a deep wound on his left arm. Why is he in Makai alone? Wouldn't…wait, was he abandoned by them? This situation just keeps getting better and better… he thought jumping ahead so he could meet the kitsune when he walked up.

Damn it, I can sense them getting closer, and I'm in absolutely no condition to fight back… Kurama thought helplessly, struggling to stay conscious despite the amount of blood he was losing. He was concentrating so hard on how to stay alive that he didn't even notice a certain person leaning against a tree as he stumbled past.

"Well that was rather rude, just walking by without even a glance of acknowledgement?"

I-it couldn't be… Anyone but him… a now horrified Kurama contemplated, stopping dead in his tracks by the chillingly familiar voice.

"Well? Are you just going to stand there looking shocked?" Karasu inquired.

"You're supposed to be dead, I saw your death, I-I killed you…" Kurama whispered.

"I'm sorry; I didn't quite catch that…"

"I said you're supposed to be dead!" Kurama shouted, somehow finding enough energy to whip around and raise his voice.

"Ah, that. Well it was inevitable for you to ask that one, but it'll have to wait. It seems your blood has attracted us some company…"

"Don't word it as if we're together, we're still enemies in my eyes…" Kurama said coldly.

"Do you want to die? Really, do you? Call me a hypocrite if it makes you feel better, but you're not going to die while I'm still here to protect you, so drop the act," he replied coolly.

"And at what price does your assistance come?" Kurama asked skeptically.

"That still lies undecided…"

"That's what I thought… I'd rather die than have your help. And wasn't it you who desired to see my last breath?" he remarked frostily.

"Such hostility… Say what you want, but, well that'll have to wait for later, they're here," Karasu responded, stopping short as demons of many kinds began to appear.

"Look at the fox, so much blood…" the first demon remarked.

"Yes, but it seems he's found a protector since we first picked up his scent…" another pointed out.

"He's not with me! Do what you may…I'm not afraid of dying!" Kurama yelled to the surrounding hordes of youkai.

"The fox asked for death, so let's give him what he wants!" a leading demon shouted, rallying the youkai around him.

"Sorry to disappoint such a large group of fools, but the only ones dying tonight are you. The kitsune will leave here alive, whether he wants to or not. Not meaning to be rude, but as you can clearly see, he's in bad condition, so I'll make this fast. You should consider yourselves lucky, with what you were going to do to him…" Karasu said, starting to summon energy.

"You're one to talk, I have a clear idea of what you're going to do to me, and honestly, death would be much better than what you have planned," Kurama interrupted bitterly.

"Clever as always, too bad what you're thinking is nothing more than a biased assumption," he said.

"Do you think that we'll die so easily? I'm not going down without a fight!"

"Neither am I!"

"Attack!"

"Fools," Karasu muttered, closing his eyes as all of the youkai surrounding himself and Kurama exploded. Turning his now undivided attention to Kurama he asked, "Now, will you make this easy, or hard?"

"If you think that just because you saved me from them that I'll trust you and follow you like a lost puppy then think again."

"That's very cute Kurama, but you can drop the tough act, I can easily see that you're on your last legs. You won't be going anywhere in your condition, so you'll be better off letting me take care of you," Karasu replied, leaning against a tree casually.

"It seems I'll be proving you wrong," Kurama hinted, starting to draw upon his life energy to help him.

"Stop, I know what you're doing, it's exactly what almost got you and myself killed at the tournament, and I won't allow you to risk your life again on such a rash decision," Karasu remarked disappearing only to appear again behind Kurama. "Now, I think it's more than past the time for you to rest your pretty little head," he breathed into his ear, proceeding to knock him out swiftly and as painlessly as he could manage.

"He'll probably loath me more when he wakes, but that will eventually change. It'll take some time, but he'll fall for me in the end…" Karasu thought aloud as he gently raised the now limp Kurama into his arms. "It'll definitely be a challenge changing his mind about me…"

Well what did you think, newcomers and old fans alike? I myself am very pleased with how much better this and the following chapters sound after I made the proper adjustments. I'd highly appreciate a review voicing your opinion! Thanks a lot everyone!