Making of the Band
By Yami Yue

Prolouge

Rain poured down in sheets as I made my way to the home of my best friend. By the time I made it to the tree just outside his window I was thoroughly soaked. I went to the window and opened it, knowing he had left it unlocked for me. The bedroom was empty and unlit. I frowned; it wasn’t like Kurama to be out at this time of evening. Usually he was at his desk doing his homework or reading a book of some sort. The sound of brokenhearted sobbing reached my ears and with a start I realized it was Kurama. Forgetting that I was soaking wet I raced out of his bedroom toward the sound. I followed the sound into the dark living room. Kurama was on the couch weeping into one of the cushions. The pillow did nothing to muffle his mournful cries. What had happened to cause the normally calm, cool and collected member of Team Urameshi to wail so brokenheartedly? Why was there no one there to comfort him? Where was his human family?

I stepped toward my friend, anxious to calm him and to find out what was causing him such pain. I gently touched his shoulder and watched apprehensively as he slowly turned to face me. Even in the dim light I could see that his eyes were red and swollen from crying. Taken aback by his appearance I found I couldn’t speak. There was indescribable pain in his eyes. I opened my mouth to speak , forcing my voice to work. “Kurama?” I questioned. Kurama wrapped his arms about me and drew me to him. “They’re gone Hiei,” He sobbed . “Who?” I whispered as I placed my arms around him. “My mother and my stepfather,” He responded. “They were killed in an accident,” It was no wonder he was brokenhearted. The one person he cared most for in this world had been taken from him. I tightened my embrace hoping that it would give him some comfort. He tightened his hug as well and sobbed into my wet clothing. We remained like that for a countless amount of time, neither of us minding the dampness of my clothing. Finally the fox’s tears ceased.

He laid his head against me and closed his eyes. The silence of the house was overpowering and I felt the need to break it. “Why were you alone?” I asked. “My stepbrother’s aunt and uncle have taken him in,” He explained. I frowned. “Why not take you in as well?” I asked. A half smile graced his handsome features. “By human standards I am an adult now. I can live on my own if I please,” He responded. I heard the fatigue in his voice and knew he needed to rest. “Lie down and sleep,” I murmured to him as I released him from my hold. Slowly he nodded in compliance and let me go. “Will you stay with me?” he asked. “For as long as you need me to,” I assured him. He gave me a wan smile. “Thank you Hiei,” He said softly. “You’re welcome,” I replied

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