The Aftermath

And now, the event we've probably all been waiting for... :o)

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Scene 27 ------------------------------------------- Spirit World/Late That Night

* Yusuke is stirred awake from where he's sleeping on the couch in his livingroom. He wonders for a moment what woke him until he hears the familiar quiet voice call him again, 'Yusuke, are you.. awake?' Yusuke sits up rubbing his eyes. He talks to the 'bond' as if Kurama is sitting right beside him.

Yusuke- Yeah, Babe... Do you need something?

* The Toushin stands, stretches, then makes his way toward the cave-like structure built into one corner of the large livingroom. When he looks in he finds his very-pregnant mate standing and staring downward at his rather large belly. Yusuke moves on in cautiously, because the kitsune has been prone to chasing him back out the last couple days. When Kurama shows no sign of hostility Yusuke embraces him gently from behind and nuzzles his neck.

Yusuke- (Quietly) What's wrong, Foxy?
Kurama- Love, please tell me... Are my feet still.. down there?

* Yusuke hesitates, then conceals his smirk as he leans to check.

Yusuke- Yes, 'Rama... Th-they are still.. there...

* The kitsune sighs with relief, then glares at Yusuke when he hears his Alpha snigger.

Kurama- Don't laugh at me!
Yusuke- I'm sorry, Babe... What do you really want, hmm?

* Kurama shakes his head and turns away to move slowly back toward the nest of fluffy pillows that he's been 'pillaging' away from the rest of Koenma's palace for the past week. Much to the chagrin of the ogres and the amusement of Koenma and Botan.

Yusuke- Don't be upset, Babe... Are you hungry?
Kurama- No. You may go now.

* Yusuke hurries forward to attempt to help Kurama back into his nest until the kitsune pauses to growl at him. Yusuke freezes, then sighs as he watches Kurama continue to climb into the nest. When Kurama squirms around trying to get comfortable Yusuke motions toward he foot of the nest.

Yusuke- See, Kurama? There's your feet.

* Kurama looks up at Yusuke a moment, then looks toward where Yusuke is pointing. His bare feet are now propped up on the rather high ridge of stiffer pillows that surround the softer ones inside. Yusuke watches the kitsune scrunch his silver eyebrows.

Kurama- Yusuke, c-could you... come touch them?

* Yusuke hesitates a half a moment, then edges closer toward his feet.

Yusuke- Developing a foot fetish, Doll?

* When Kurama scowls up at him, Yusuke decides not to question. he bends down and tweeks one of his big toes. He watches Kurama's scowl fade to worry and his amusement fades as well.

Yusuke- Kurama, what...?
Kurama- I-I can't... feel them.
Yusuke- What?
Kurama- I can't feel... anything... from my waist.. down...

* Yusuke looks back down at Kurama's feet.

Kurama- They're there, I can see them... I can move them... a little... but... It's like they're numb...

* Just then they hear the main door outside open and shut quickly.

Koenma- Yusuke??!
Yusuke- Let me go tell him...
Kurama- (Growl) Don't you bring him in here!!
Yusuke- Calm down, you know I won't.

* Yusuke goes back to the narrow den entrance to look at Koenma.

Yusuke- I'm glad you're here... I think we've got a problem in here.

* Koenma floats over and peers in as Yusuke hurries back to the nest. Kurama's body suddenly twitches causing him to raise up with a gasp.

Yusuke- Are you in pain?!

* Kurama looks up at Yusuke, clearly annoyed.

Kurama- What the h--- do you think?!
Koenma- Yusuke,...

* Kurama has another pain and shakes his head whimpering.

Kurama- It-It can't b-be... that... I'm not due f-for... ahhh!!

* Yusuke starts to reach for Kurama as the kitsune rolls away from him, but Kurama snarls and snaps his jaws at him over his shoulder.

Yusuke- Calm down, Ku...
Kurama- (Growl) Just... get out... They're.. c-coming... early,.. Love...

* Yusuke backs up some. Having heard Kurama's last statement Koenma motions to Yusuke.

Koenma- Come on out, Yusuke... Don't stress him more than necessary.

* Yusuke hesitantly obeys. Koenma watches Yusuke begin to pace away scratching his head.

Yusuke- I don't get it... We calculated it out, Junior... He's not die for another...
Koenma- This is his first litter. Correct?

* Koenma morphs into his Teen form as Yusuke nods.

Yusuke- Yeah.
Koenma- When did he eat last?

* Yusuke continues to pace as he tries to think.

Yusuke- Yester- no, wait... He hasn't wanted anything to eat for the past couple days...
Koenma- Been irritable much?
Yusuke- He bit me yesterday when I tried to snuffle his.. er... That's none of your
d----ed business...
Koenma- You can relax, Yusuke. Most kitsunes deliver their first litter early... You're going to be a daddy by morning.

* When Koenma's words sink in Yusuke turns to look at him. It is now that he notices the folders Koenma has tucked under his arm.

Yusuke- Are those...?
Koenma- Yes, but I thought you two had agreed that you didn't want to know.

* In the spur of the moment, Yusuke blurs forward and grabs the folders away from the godling. Koenma doesn't object, though, as he watches Yusuke stare at the closed folders in his hands. Then, slowly, Yusuke lifts them to hug them against his chest.

Yusuke- Yeah,.. we did... What do we do...?
Koenma- All we can do is just wait. Kurama's going to be doing all the work.

* Yusuke paces again as he tries to open the mental link that he's just noticed has been severed. He finds that Kurama is blocking him. Then they hear the kitsune yell painfully in the den.

Kurama- (Loud) Just... Stay out!!

* Yusuke turns to face Koenma again with a most serious look on his face.

Yusuke- I want Botan.. and Yukina... here... Now!

* Koenma calmly nods.

Koenma- I've already had them paged, Yusuke. They'll both be here soon... Try to relax.

* Yusuke moves to the coffee table, lays the folders down, then sinks onto the couch. Koenma decides that there's no better time than now to tell Yusuke the other reason that he came. He moves to sit down beside the Toushin.

Koenma- I have other news, also, Yusuke.
Yusuke- If it's not about Hiei, I'm not interested.
Koenma- It's about Shishiwakamaru.

* Yusuke turns annoyed Chocolate eyes on the Teen. Koenma ignores the look and continues.

Koenma- I think I've found out why we haven't been able to get ahold of him.

* Yusuke continues his 'death stare' even though Botan and Yukina arrive, sleepily and cheerily respectively. Koenma motions toward the folders on the coffeetable.

Koenma- There's five folders there, Yusuke.

* Now Yusuke releases his gaze to look at the folders. He now sees that one is 'red-flagged'. Koenma sighs as he motions the ladies to sit.

Koenma- Read the red-flagged one, Yusuke.

* Hesitantly, Yusuke digs it out away from the others. He then opens it and reads the contents silently.

Yusuke- Shishi's.. pregnant...?
Koenma- Yes... Read the sire's name.

* When he does, Yusuke's mouth goes dry.

Yusuke- What the... holy.. friggin'... h---??!

* Botan and Yukina jolt when the Toushin suddenly flings the folder across the room. In a kneejerk reaction Yusuke raises his glowing index finger.

Koenma- Go ahead. But you won't destroy it. You'll only upset your delivering mate.

* Slowly Yusuke lowers his hand and releases his energy.

Koenma- It means that Shishi's been caught by the same group of rogues that has Hiei...
Yusuke- (Quietly) Another.. breeder...

* The room goes silent, except for the sounds of birthing coming from the den.