The Aftermath

Did I say something about a train? :o( (Momma Hiei(08) glares at any kiddies in the room :oE)

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Scene 17 ------------------------------------------- Shikyo Valley

* In the dimly-lit cave, Hiei is stirred out of his day-and-a-half long hibernation by about the only thing that can bring an extremely exhausted demon out early. A pair of nuzzling noses. As Hiei awakes, he knows instinctually who the noses belong to and what they are searching for. The koorime works himself onto his side so they can nurse, having regained some, but not quite all of his strength. Hiei glances around searching for Sabaktu. The blue-haired boy, though not at his full strength, either, has been very beneficial in seeing to his twins' care so far. Still, the birthing process was long and hard on the small koorime, nearly costing him his life. When Sabaktu hears Hiei stirring in the makeshift nest of furs they'd made together, he makes his way over to check on the new family. Sabaktu relaxes some when he hears Hiei purring quietly to his tiny sons. He smiles to see that they are nursing hungrily. Hiei glances up at his son wearily.

Hiei- (Quietly) Master,...

* Sabaktu lays a hand on Hiei's head gently, fingers rubbing his scalp soothingly.

Sabaktu- (Quietly) How are you doing, Father?

* Hiei sighs and looks back down at his naked babies.

Hiei- I'll be fine, Sabie... I'll just need to... heal some more...

* Sabaktu watches Hiei gently trace the tiny black tattooing on his firstborn son's back.

Sabaktu- I think they're beautiful...
Hiei- Yes... And very hungry.
Sabaktu- Are you hungry, Koi?

* Hiei nods slightly.

Hiei- I am, Alpha, but I can wait...

* Hiei feels his jagan opening behind the ward and jerks upright to look toward the cave entrance, ignoring the twins' indignant protests.

Hiei- Get me my cloak and sword!
Sabaktu- Wha..?

* Then Sabaktu feels the presence and turns just as a figure enters calmly. Hiei hisses, ignoring the pain, as he blinks over between this stranger and Sabaktu.

Demon- Well, well, well. Looky what we have here...

* Sabaktu gets into the nest to crouch over the babies. Their tiny instincts slowly quiet them as they sense danger.

Hiei- You see nothing... Leave.. and you might live...
Demon- What I see... are two newborn babies, a pregnant boy,... and a weak mutt.

* The demon's cold blue eyes look Hiei over appraisingly. From the top of his head down his openly displayed, although short, body.

Demon- A very... appealing mutt, though...
Hiei- Come closer and you will see how weak I am.
Demon- I'm not going to beat around the bush with you, Little One... I've been watching this cave since I detected your jagan's barrier several days ago...

* Hiei snarls and begins to raise his hand to remove the ward. But he freezes when the intruder opens his larger, glowing red jagan.

Demon- Remove that ward and I will destroy your mind, Little One.

* Hiei takes a couple steps back as he glances toward his pile of clothes and stolen sword on the other side of the cave.

Demon- You move toward that and I'll go straight for your nest.

* Hiei glares back up at the tall stranger. The demon half closes his natural jagan and remains calm. He senses that the koorime knows that his natural red jagan is older and more powerful than his own implanted purple one.

Hiei- What do you want?
Demon- I want to eat... So does the rest of my rogue gang, some of which are waiting outside... I'm sure your jagan has sensed them as well...

* Sabaktu now snarls and starts to move up beside his Father. Hiei glances quickly toward him.

Hiei- Stay back, Master...
Sabaktu- How many..?
Hiei- Too many.
Demon- Master, hmm? Interesting...

* Hiei looks back up at the demon, concealing his spike of fear as best he can from Sabaktu, at least. The demon chuckles.

Demon- The way I see it, I could call them in and we could have one quick meal...

* The demon raises his eyes to meet Hiei's again.

Demon- Or we can work something out... Something that would bring us enough money for many meals every day...

* Hiei's warded jagan not only tells him about the five other demons outside waiting, but it whispers to him of their intentions. The stranger nods when he sees the change in Hiei's expression.

Demon- I'm glad that we are understanding each other.
Hiei- Who are you?!
Demon- My name is Kichiro... But you can call me Master now...
Sabaktu- He only calls one...!!

* In a move so quick that Hiei's weakened body has no time to react, Kichiro blinks forward to get the younger koorime by the neck, then over to get Hiei's sword. He makes Sabaktu cry out as he pins him against the cavewall. Hiei's eyes widen when Kichiro places the point of his sword against Sabaktu's belly.

Kichiro- Do I have to do this, Little One?

* Hiei glances back at his babies when they begin to whimper with fright. He then looks back toward Sabaktu.

Kichiro- Or will you submit yourself to me...? Do that and I'll spare this one and your babies.

* Hiei realizes that, once again, he is trapped. Slowly, he caves to the all-too-familiar feeling. Sabaktu tries to struggle out of Kichiro's strong grasp until he feels the swordtip press a little more against his pregnant belly. The younger demon's own instincts to protect his unborn child cause him to once more go limp. Hiei sees his son's reaction and slowly he sinks to his knees. When he bows his head Kichiro nods and looks into Sabaktu's red eyes again.

Kichiro- See? Your.. servant.. Father submits to me... Do you accept this, Little.. Master?

* Sabaktu painfully looks toward his Father again. But he, too, has come to the same realization. When he closes his eyes and reluctantly nods Kichiro drops him, making Sabaktu cry out and double up in pain. Hiei looks up quickly.

Hiei- Sabie,...!
Kichiro- Then I decide to spare your pathetic life... for now.

* Kichiro moves away from Sabaktu to sit on a small boulder. He calmly inspects Hiei's sword as the dark koorime hurries over to check Sabaktu. Hiei gathers Sabaktu up and helps him back over to the nest. Kichiro lays the sword on his lap and looks toward his newly acquired pair of servants.

Kichiro- I know who you are, Mutt.

* Hiei stiffens.

Kichiro- My jagan can gather information, too. Come stand before me,... Lord Hiei.

* Sabaktu looks painfully up at his Father.

Sabaktu- Father,...?

* Hiei sees how frightened and pained his son is and lays a hand on his heaving chest.

Hiei- (Quietly) Relax, Sabie... I know what he wants... I'll survive it... You stay here and watch my babies.

* When Sabaktu swallows and nods, Hiei stands and goes over to face Kichiro. He watches the handsomely cold demon leer as his piercing blue eyes travel over him again.

Kichiro- Ummm... You're small... But your.. beauty pleases me...

* Kichiro reaches one of his hands out to touch Hiei's slightly swollen chest. He then strokes it downward slowly, keeping his eyes locked onto Hiei's. He watches the red eyes unfocus slightly when his hand finally moves down further to grasp his balls firmly.

Kichiro- Come closer... Show me that you're willing to hear my.. deal.

* Hiei stiffles a snarl, then forces himself to move forward. Kichiro smiles approvingly when Hiei spreads his feet, giving him more access to grope him. Hiei finally lowers his eyes to clearly show his submission. Kichiro nods.

Kichiro- Good boy... You're well-hung for such a small Mutt... You'll bring good money... Here's my deal, Lord Hiei... I know that Demon World is being scoured with demons looking for you... My gang has already encountered a couple.. unfortunate ones...

* Hiei's eyes widen, but he keeps them lowered.

Kichiro- But none of the other searchers are anywhere near here... There's nobody around that will save you or your... family in time... Nod if you understand me so far.

* Hiei nods stiffly.

Kichiro- So their safety now depends totally on you. Nod.

* Hiei obeys. His insides begin to churn, but he swallows and forces himself to stay calm. Kichiro chuckles and raises the hand to begin stroking Hiei's spikes. He wisely keeps his other hand on the sword. Hiei notes this sadly.

Kichiro- Interesting markings you have here... If you'll agree to come back to my village and join my stable of whores... I'll see that your family over there... is well taken care of... Are we still understanding each other?

* Hiei closes his eyes and slowly nods. Kichiro closes his fingers in Hiei's spikes and tugs him closer until their lips are barely touching.

Kichiro- (Quietly) Prove to me... that you accept this deal... willingly.

* Hiei takes a deep breath, inhaling Kichiro's scent of arousal, then leans to greet his leering lips with his own slightly parted. Instead of being quickly "devoured", as he expected, Kichiro begins to plunder his cavern slowly. Hiei still feels the demon's hunger, though, as his lizard-like tongue delves deeply. Exploring every inch of Hiei's mouth, working him open wider gently. The sword is soon brushed aside and Kichiro's other arm draws his reluctantly submissive new "toy" onto his lap. When Kichiro finally pulls back with a moan he nods.

Kichiro- I'm... almost convinced...

* For a brief moment Hiei's jagan tries to help his mind resist, but then he hears Sabaktu quietly soothing his babies behind them. The koorime wills his jagan to close behind the ward then he lifts his hands to begin untying the plain, brown fur vest that Kichiro is wearing. Kichiro moans quietly with another nod when Hiei's hands fall to the fly of his black leather pants.

Kichiro- I do believe that we're getting... warmer, Firefly...

* Kichiro pulls Hiei's mouth back to his own. His large, muscled arms easily hold the weakened koorime tightly against him as he slides down off the boulder. Hiei feels the weight pinning him to the cool cave floor. It affectively squashes any resolve he had left, but not the former "training" that he's already endured over much of his life. Suddenly Kichiro's red jagan flares open and he looks toward Sabaktu.

Kichiro- Act on that plan, Blueboy, and you three die!

* Hiei turns his head to look toward Sabaktu who was starting to climb out of the nest.

Hiei- No, Sabie... Please, don't... Remember your baby... Take care of the twins.

* Kichiro nods and gives Hiei his full attention again. In the nest, Sabaktu turns his back toward them, not out of shame, but out of respect. The younger demon explores his mixed feelings as he shelters the twins, allowing them to finish their nursing from his own breasts. Of course, the boy is sorrowed by these new circumstances, but then he also feels the burden of being the Alpha of his Father lift from him. Sabaktu closes his eyes tightly when he hears Hiei's brief cry of pain behind him. The boy's own "training" telling him that Kichiro has just "found" his Father successfully.