Note: Some of the lines here were taken from the anime (English-dubbed), just to give credits.

Kurama bid goodbye to Yusuke and the others, to whom he promised to update Kuwabara of everything that has taken place in demon world.

The demon world is already under the rule of Enki and his first law was basically to leave the human world be. The participants of the tournament will form groups of patrols to fully execute the law.

With all that, Kurama was ready to go and he started his long walk to the portal that would lead him back to the human world.

There is nothing much to do here anyway. His original plans weren't really fulfilled, because the sole reason for his stay has chosen another path.

Regardless, witnessing at how the demon world begins to envelope itself in order, he was already contented with what he and his friends have accomplished.

The light peeking through the trees made him stop and look at the over the horizon. The sunset in demon world was much more invigorating to watch as compared to that in the human world.

"Suit yourself…" he suddenly remembered Hiei saying it.

If only he can see Hiei one last time. That would give him enough will to his own closure.

"So Yusuke's going back after all" he heard the voice he was yearning for.

Hiei was just standing a few feet from him.

"That's what he says, after he takes care of some things" Kurama answered casually as he smiled with the fortunate coincidence.

"And I guess you're off too" continued Hiei that somehow had a disappointed tone.

"That's right, to my family" said Kurama.

Hiei took out something from his pocket and threw it to Kurama who immediately caught it. It was the stone Yukina has kept for a long time, a proof that will instantly reveal of Hiei's relation to her.

"Hiei, I can't accept this. I value our friendship and all we've been through. I'm not interested in you that way" Kurama acted.

"You fool I'm not giving my stone to you!" yelled Hiei.

"Relax. It's a joke. You want me to give this to Yukina right?" Kurama chuckled a bit. He was always fond of teasing Hiei.

"That's right" Hiei grouched. "I want you to tell her that her dear twin brother's been dead for years"

Kurama stared at the stone. This is not a favor he wishes to take from someone who needs closure.

"Why don't you return this to her Hiei?" he suggested.

"I'm staying here in demon world. I want her to call off her ridiculous search for me" reasoned Hiei but for Kurama, it was more of an excuse. The little guy didn't have enough courage to face Yukina.

"Even if you did want that, I won't shut this door for you. You'll give this to her, at your own risk" he threw the gem back to Hiei.

"You're the same way you were the first day we met, a pain who speaks the truth" grunted Hiei.

Kurama had a slight smirk. Hiei if only you knew.

"I'm heading off then" said Kurama walking passed him.

"You're not returning here anymore?" asked Hiei.

Kurama looked back at him who had a hint of hope from his eyes. "If it's necessary…" he replied. "And in case you change your mind in visiting the human world, you know where to find me"

Hiei nodded. "Later then" he said and instantly disappeared into the woods.

Kurama stared into the space where Hiei took off. For some reason, he was not bitter with the taste of keeping his feelings left unsaid. He was just really happy that Hiei found the place where he belongs, and hopefully, it's what he's looking for all this time.

One thing's for sure, Kurama's separation from Hiei will be to his benefit and he will have more time to remind himself that their friendship is far more important than anything else.

Ideally, that's what he believes...

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