Just What Happened: Yukina and Kurama

A/N: This is my coolest and strangest idea yet. This might take me a while to update, but not months. Please read and review!

I

Yukina sat on a bench at a park near Kurama's house. He had asked her to meet him there. "I want to ask you about your brother, Hiei."

The Koorime rubbed her hands together.

That was when all of this kind of started...

II

Yukina had been at the temple. Hiei had always been there, in and out. It was one day that Botan had stopped by earlier that he came back.

He was alone, and to this day, Yukina remembered how his cheeks were pink as he looked at her, his eyes uncertain and... scared.

"Yukina... I want... I want to tell you something."

He had never really talked that much. To anyone. But, whenever he did talk to her, he was always sincere and gentle. That day, Yukina was surprised, but she smiled at him.

"What is it, Hiei?"

She watched his face crack. He bit his lip as if he was very angry at someone.

"I-I'm your brother."

He pulled out the necklace she had given him, his hand shaking as he silently pleaded for her to take it. Yukina threw her arms around her brother, tear gems sliding down her cheeks. She felt Hiei stiffen, not entirely familiar with touching, or affection all together. When she pulled back to look into her sibling's eyes, he averted her gaze.

"Don't cry for the likes of me, sister."

His calloused fingers brushed away her tears. Yukina grabbed his hand lightly.

"I'm crying because I'm happy, brother! I'm s-so glad that you told me. I've been... hoping that one day I would find you."

Hiei smiled at her. Her eyes widened, she was sure that his current expression was very rare. It was full of love, pain, and relief.

They talked for a long while. She learned of his past, and why he didn't, and still regretted, telling her about how they are related. His voice was stone cold, but Yukina saw the torment that quieted down because of his confession.

He left a little while later. Yukina watched him leave, turning into a flying shadow. As she turned to go inside, she thought she heard laughter. It floated in the breeze that toyed with her hair. It sounded so familiar. She closed door just before a colder voice could be heard accompanying the cheery one.

III

Yukina had called all of her friends to tell them to good news. It was Kurama who was the most surprised out of all of them. He had trouble breathing, and it was over the phone. Yukina barely had time to ask him if he was okay before he begged to meet with her.

That was how she was there.

She heard footsteps. Her head turned to see the young man approaching her. It had been a month, both of their schedules busy.His red hair flowed down past his shoulder gracefully as he sat down.

"Good afternoon, Yukina."

Yukina smiled, bowing her head modestly.

"Same to you, Kurama."

The two friends waited. It was like they were both waiting to hear what the other had to say.

"Hiei... he... I'm glad he told you... but did he seem any... different to you?"

Yukina frowned as she thought. He seemed like the same old Hiei, except now she knew that he was her brother.

"He was very honest with me. It took him a lot to say what he did." She paused. "But now that you say it... he seemed angry. Not really, really angry like he can get, but frustrated." Her eyes looked into Kurama's green orbs. "It was like he lost a fight, but not a physical one. Do you know what I mean?"

Kurama nodded, and the way his face shifted, Yukina saw that it was something that he had been searching for.

"I understand completely." He paused, and it was as if he was thinking about what he should tell Yukina. "I think... I think that he's found something. Or someone. He's more... at peace."

Yukina bit her lip.

"Do you mean he found a lover?"

Kurama flushed a bit at the blunt question from the ice maiden.

"You took the words right out of my mouth, Yukina."

She smiled maturely.

"It seemed like what you were hinting at."

They laughed quietly as Kurama regained his calm composure. That was when he stated at her left hand that was resting on her lap. He reached for it, and Yukina saw him eyeing her ring finger. A thin gold ring with a diamond fixed on the top was what he was staring at.

"Yukina... you're... you're..."

"Engaged. Please keep it to yourself. Kazuma and I are going to throw a party soon." Yukina was concerned when Kurama's face paled. "Kurama! Are you all right?"

He coughed and nodded, the fear in his eyes not entirely gone.

"Does Hiei know about this?"

Yukina didn't comprehend Kurama's anxiousness as she answered.

"Yes. He gave me his blessing and he talked to Kazuma for a long while."

Kurama's hand covered his face and slowly lowered itself.

"T-that's great, Yukina. I'm happy for you." He stood abruptly and shook her hand. "I'm sorry, but I have to go. Work, it consumes my life." He smiled, but Yukina knew that his mind was on other things. She nodded as he left.

Just what is going on here?

IV

Kurama ran home, his cheeks flushed and his knees shaky. I knew it! I knew that something was up with Hiei! The kitsune went into his room and closed the door lightly behind him. His heart was pounding. He was so joyous.

He had wanted Hiei to see the glory of living. The short tempered fire demon had hated himself for so long. If I'm right, then he is seeing just how wonderful living can be.

"Fox, wasn't it you who told me that gossiping was unkind?"

Kurama collapsed. His legs failed him and he sank to the floor. He heard a dark chuckle as soft footsteps came close to him.

"Hiei. How are things?"

The Koorime kneeled so he was level with the kitsune.

"Just peachy, kitsune." Kurama would have laughed at how such happy words were said in such a deadly tone, but his voice box was lodged somewhere between his heart and lungs. "What's got you so concerned about me?"

Kurama took a few deep breaths.

"N-nothing I was just talking to Yukina about you... being her brother and all..."

Hiei smirked and lifted his ally's chin up with one clawed finger.

"Don't lie to me."

Kurama sighed with defeat.

"Why did you tell her, Hiei?"

Hiei frowned, withdrawing his hand from Kurama's face.

"What? It seemed that it made everyone else happy."

Kurama glared at the Koorime.

"You never even considered it before." Kurama saw the flash of anger on Hiei's face. "Now you tell her that you are her brother, and you consent to her marriage to Kuwabara!" The kitsune took a breath. "Something had to have happened!"

Hiei pushed Kurama back, he had gotten too close as he poured out his thoughts.

"I don't need to explain myself to you."

Hiei turned his back to the kitsune, but Kurama licked his lips.

"Is it Mukuro? Are you two lovers now?"

The way that Hiei's entire body seized told Kurama that he had made a mistake. The demon turned slowly, his teeth bared and his eyes blazing with fury.

"Stop!" His hands grabbed Kurama's collar. "You don't know how wrong you are!" His grip loosened. "You wouldn't understand."

Hiei vanished, the only remaining clue that he had been there was the open window. Kurama was trembling. He had obviously stepped over some boundaries. Wouldn't you get angry if someone was prying into your private life?

Hiei was a very... complicated person. When he respected someone, he would protect them with a loyalty that no one else could rival.

He doesn't want to reveal who he respects. The kitsune frowned. But then again, maybe I am just being stupid. He might have just seen how his sister needed him.

The breeze made Kurama's curtains flap lazily in the wind.

Okay. It's not Mukuro. Who is it?

V

A/N: Do you like it? I had a feeling that this would catch the interest of readers. PLEASE review. Please? I would really like to know what you think. Thanks. .

-mia