The Aftermath

Scene 8 --------------------------------------------------------- Two Hours Later**

* Shura is still rambling on about his schooling when Yomi's ears hear the bathroom door open slightly, then close. He looks down at his son.

Yomi- Shura,...
Shura- Well, anyway, Master Lohsama says that I'm ready and old enough to move on to biological studies...
Yomi- That's won-... Wait, b-biological...?
Shura- He says that a demon my age should start to learn aboout selecting a proper mate and how to...
Yomi- I see... That's very true... However, I should like to speak with Master Lohsama before you begin those studies... You go tell him to contact me about setting up a meeting.
Shura- Are you going to censor his teaching, Father?

* Yomi clears his throat a moment.

Yomi- N-no, of course not... I just... Well, I was told a couple days ago that he had been trying to contact me...

* Yomi ruffles Shura's shaggy mop of hair. The boy looks up at his Father scrutinizingly.

Shura- I'm not a baby anymore, Father.
Yomi- No, you're not. You never really were, Son. You're becoming a wonderful young man... I've enjoyed our discussion about your studies...

* Shura rolls his eyes and glances toward the bathroom.

Shura- Great, Father. I have to go now, though.

* Yomi nods and stands.

Yomi- Please lock the door on your way out, Shura.

* Shura stands and bows respectfully to his Father.

Shura- Yes, Sir.

* Shura heads for the door.

Yomi- Don't forget. Tell Master Lohsama to contact me.
Shura- I will, Father.

* Yomi hears the main door close and lock. He then turns his head toward the kitchen and wiggles his ears listening for sounds of anyone else in his quarters. But the servants are all gone now.

Yomi- The coast is clear, Kurama. We are alone, now.

* In a couple moments Kurama slips out of the bathroom clad in his fresh, sheer outfit. He stands still a moment studying Yomi who sits back down on the couch.

Kurama- You're a good Father, Yomi.
Yomi- Shura was rough at first, but it's smoothing out as he grows older and learns more discipline.

* Kurama sniggers quietly a moment.

Kurama- And Biological studies.

* Yomi waves a hand dismissively. Kurama feels himself being drawn to Yomi's side. He knows that it is his developing kits that are desperately seeking what they need. Drawn to the power that they feel, even at this early stage, emanating from the fellow S-Class Demon Lord. For a moment, Kurama resists the pull, but then his memories turn to a time centuries ago. When the two of them were much younger. With a quiet sigh, the kitsune goes over to sit down beside Yomi. The next thing Yomi knows, Kurama is leaning against his chest. Reflexively, the goat brings his arms up to embrace Kurama cautiously.

Yomi- Kurama?
Kurama- (Quietly) I just... I was remembering... about when we were younger...

* Yomi relaxes some.

Yomi- We weren't exactly... lovers, Fox...
Kurama- No... But there was a good reason...
Yomi- I know all about Kuronue, Kurama.

* Kurama closes his eyes a moment.

Kurama- Yes, but... we weren't... exactly strangers, either...

* Kurama raises up to study Yomi's reaction. Yomi feels the fox raise a hand to caress his cheek lightly. The goat reaches up and takes ahold of the hand gently.

Yomi- Kurama, you didn't love me then... You don't love me now.

* Kurama lowers his eyes.

Kurama- (Quietly) Y-you told me... that I had to decide what was best for my kits...
Yomi- Yes, I did, but...

* Kurama takes a deep breath.

Kurama- You will be a wonderful father to them...
Yomi- Kurama,...
Kurama- They feel your power, Yomi. They recognize your strength even now...

* Kurama watches Yomi tilt his face away to guard his mixed emotions.

Kurama- (Quietly) Will you reject us?
Yomi- You are my Second-In-Command... My friend... I would.. never reject you...

* Before Yomi can say anything more, he feels Kurama's lips press gently against his own. For a couple moments he stiffens. Ever since he had re-located the kitsune in Human World, he'd desired to have him in his arms again. The goat's nostrils flare when they catch Kurama's scent, enhanced now with a tinge of arousal. For a short while Yomi allows the soft, sensual tongue to work his lips apart, to press its way gently into his mouth as the kiss deepens. Just when he feels himself on the verge of giving in, completely, to his renewing desires he pauses. He remembers who the sire of Kurama's kits is. He recalls everything he'd sensed happening between them during the Royal Tournament. As calmly as he can, Yomi moves a hand up to push Kurama back gently.

Yomi- I don't want to rush into this, Kurama. If you'll control your hormones and instincts for a moment, you'll realize what this is.

* Kurama slowly bows his head. Then he leans to hide his face against Yomi's broad chest. The goat embraces him again.

Yomi- (Quietly) Shh. It's okay, friend... I won't take advantage of you, Kurama. I know that these are all deeply ingrained instincts...
Kurama- (Muffled) Then... where will I go? What will I do? I can't raise my kits alone...

* Yomi strokes Kurama's long, silky silver strands.

Yomi- I already told you that, as well... We're both going to that Memorial Service.

* Kurama pulls back and turns slightly away from Yomi.

Kurama- (Quietly) B-but... he'll be there...
Yomi- Yes. Once you see him again and decide that you still want me... Then we'll proceed.

* Yomi stands.

Yomi- Excuse me. Now it's my turn to take a shower.

* Kurama watches Yomi move stiffly into the bathroom. He then sinks back into the couch. He once again begins to mull things over, his tail thwapping the couch calmly beside his leg.

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** Some time elements are just meant for pure humor :oP