UNTITLED TRIANGLE

UNTITLED TRIANGLE
by: cienne


CHAPTER EIGHT

Hiei was still sleeping when Yusuke came back the next morning with a tray of breakfast. Kurama sat up, as gently as he could to avoid waking up the koorime, and nodded at Yusuke. “Thanks.”

Yusuke raised an eyebrow. “It’s for Hiei.”

Kurama sweatdropped. “Uh, yeah.”

The hanyou burst laughing. “Nah, it’s alright. Go ahead.” he said and sat down on the bed watching Hiei. The koorime remained deep in sleep, his face looking so young.

Kurama grabbed a pancake and started eating. He was feeling a little famished, keeping the Youko form and having Hiei leeching ki off him made him a little tired.

“How is he?” Yusuke asked, gently brushing Hiei’s soft hair.

Kurama shook his head and grabbed more pancakes. “He slept all night.”

Yusuke sighed. “Is anything wrong…?”

The Youko took the glass of juice and drank it before answering. “I don’t know. He seems fine… except that it’s not normal for him to leech youki off like this.”

Yusuke stared at the empty tray. “You finished it all.”

Kurama had the decency to blush. “I’ll cook when he wakes up.”

Yusuke shrugged and picked up the tray. “Should we take him to Yukina?”

“He’ll throw a fit.”

“Better that than have him like this.” Yusuke answered and went out.

Kurama watched Hiei’s face for a moment, looking worried and amazed at the same time. Hiei in his sleep was like a little child with his pouty lips and lashes fluttering softly. He kissed the small mouth, hugged him closer and kissed him again.

“Wake up, ne, Hiei-chan? I’ll buy you ice cream.”

There was no answer.

“Should I take you to Yukina? She can try and figure out what’s wrong with you?”

If there was anything wrong with you…, Kurama wanted to add.

Hiei remained sleeping, his forehead crinkling slightly before relaxing again.

The Youko sighed and rubbed his nose against Hiei’s. “Don’t make me worry too much. You’ll make me an old Youko very soon.”

The koorime snuggled closer as if saying ‘I don’t care’.


(…………………………………)


It was the second day of Hiei’s hibernation that they decided to bring him to Genkai for Yukina to check on him. Kurama didn’t count on getting any answers since Hiei was one of those rare demons that nobody in Makai history ever writes about but he hoped. Yukina and Hiei were siblings after all.

“You look suspicious…” Yusuke commented as his eyes roved over Kurama Youko’s disguise. A huge coat to cover his tail and a wide hat with his silvery hair tucked under to hide his ears.

Kurama shrugged as he carried Hiei bridal fashion and covered in blankets. “My good looks will throw them off.”

Yusuke’s eyebrows rose. “What good looks…?” he muttered and tucked the blanket securely under Hiei’s chin. “I’ll carry him…”

The Youko shook his head. “He’s still leeching youki from me. We’ll disturb him if I let go.”

The toushin’s chocolate orbs burned in anger and jealousy. “Whatever. Let’s go.”


(…………………………………)


Koenma was already at Genkai’s temple when the trio arrived. The godling seemed listless, looking at Hiei with slight fear in his eyes.

“How did you…?”

The godling waved Yusuke off and went over to Kurama to peer at Hiei’s sleeping face. Even Koenma was a little surprise at how young the demon looked.

“Shimatta…!”

Kurama’s ears perked at Koenma’s reaction, his silvery brows furrowed in worry. “What’s wrong with him…?” he asked, his arms tightening around Hiei’s body.

“Heeeey…!”

They all looked up to see Botan flying down towards them. The ferry maiden smiled at them, waving happily then stopped in mid-air. Wide eyes trained at Hiei. “Eh…?”

“Eh?” Kurama and Yusuke echoed.

Genkai stepped out of the temple, looking stern as usual. “Come inside.” she invited.

The group forgot Botan’s reaction and walked over to the temple. Kurama’s worry increased tenfold. From the others response it felt like something definitely not right was happening with Hiei.

The Youko paused as he realized Yukina was standing by the door, her wide red eyes staring at Hiei as if in a trance.

“Yukina…?” Yusuke called. “Are you okay…?”

Yusuke gasped as Yukina’s eyes watered, tear gems falling with a soft ‘plink, plink’ sound as they fell on the floor.

“She knows…” Koenma muttered.

Kurama’s confusion was growing by the minute. “She knows what? Yukina…?”

Yukina’s padded feet made one step, then another… her tears flowing like a stream… but her lips were smiling so happily.

“My brother…” she whispered.

“I’ve finally found my brother…”


(…………………………………)


Kurama watched as Yukina stroked Hiei’s face, her face adoring and happy. They were now seated inside the temple, served with tea and cakes by Botan since Yukina was so lost with the discovery of her brother.

Yusuke was smiling a bit, happy that there were no more secrets in the team. Hiei would flip once he woke up but since nobody told Yukina, he’d accept it as a natural course of things.

Kurama’s worry was replaced by confusion. How could Yukina know in an instant Hiei was her brother when she’d been seeing Hiei for a long time without having any reactions to their kinship. Even Koenma didn’t seem surprised that Yukina found out about it so easily. Just what was going on?

“Yukina…?” Kurama started but was hushed by a look from Genkai.

There was some noise from outside and Yusuke started as he heard Keiko’s voice. Kuwabara peeked in from the doorway. “Everyone’s here…” he mumbled and stopped short as he saw Yukina bent over Hiei.

“Yu-Yukina-chan…?!”

“Shh!!!” Genkai shushed, her eyes like daggers. Kuwabara eep-ed. “B-but, she’s…! The shrimp…!”

“Hush, Kuwabara. Sit and be quiet.”

Shizuru and Keiko walked in. The chain-smoker puffing out smoke as she sat down. Koenma grabbed her cigarette and ground it out.

“What the hell…?” Shizuru hissed.

“We’ll explain later.” Koenma said and that was that.

Keiko avoided Yusuke’s gaze as she sat down. Yes, breaking up with Yusuke cut off her ties with the team but she had been with Shizuru when Kuwabara called so she had no choice but to come along. Her gaze roved over Hiei and she can’t help but feel anger bubble inside her. This demon replaced her in Yusuke’s heart. She knew it was irrational to start angsting about it now when so much time had passed but she couldn’t help it. She always hoped Yusuke would be the one.

Kurama blinked when Yukina bent down to kiss Hiei’s forehead. “Hiei-kun…”

“Hiei-kun…?” Kurama echoed. Wasn’t Hiei the older twin…?

Genkai took a deep breath as Yukina straightened. Yusuke did as well. Looks like they were ready to talk.

Yukina sat beside Kurama to face them and bowed. “Thank you very much for taking care of my younger brother in my absence.”

“Younger brother…?!” Kurama, Yusuke, Kuwabara and Keiko echoed at the same time.

Yukina’s eyes were wide at their reaction. “Y-yes…”

“Sorry, Yukina, but isn’t Hiei… the older twin?” Kurama asked.

The ice maiden was confused. “Twin…? Hiei is my younger brother. I am older by ten years.”

“Ten years…?!!” they echoed again.

Yukina covered her mouth as she laughed softly. “I’m very sorry. It seems like my weakness is showing.”

Kuwabara shook his head at once. “Of course not! Never, Yukina-chan. It’s just that the shrimp’s severe face looks like that of an old man…”

“Shut up, idiot.” Yusuke snapped.

Keiko gritted her teeth at that.

Yukina laughed a bit more . “Gomen ne, minna. It’s just…” she cut off and laughed again, still giddy at discovering Hiei.

Kurama arranged Hiei better on his lap. “Then, please explain it to us.”

Yukina smiled sweetly at him and placed a delicate hand on his arm. “Of course, Giri no Kyodai.”

Five pairs of shocked eyes rounded on Yukina.

“You didn’t have to go that far…” Koenma muttered. “It could’ve been a spur of the moment thing…”

Yukina laughed again at their stunned faces. Shizuru finally understood why Koenma made her stop smoking earlier.

“B-brother in law…?!” Yusuke growled, chocolate brown eyes growing dark in anger. “What the fuck does that mean…?” he demanded, looking as if he wanted to throttle Yukina.

Yukina, Keiko and Kuwabara were surprised at the anger in Yusuke’s reaction. Even Kurama was alarmed at the sudden killing aura that surrounded Yusuke.

Genkai nodded as Koenma exhaled. “Here it goes…”

Yukina was looking puzzled at Yusuke. “My brother is carrying Kurama’s child. They are mates, aren’t they?”

What happened next was so quick that Yukina did not see. When she came to, Hiei was deposited on her lap and Kurama was shielding them from Yusuke. Kuwabara was grabbing onto Yusuke’s arm and Koenma clung onto Yusuke’s other arm like a lifeline, trying to stop him.

Kurama looked back at Yukina to make sure Hiei was alright, Yukina saw blood leaking from his bruised lip.

“You fucker…!” Yusuke was shouting. “You promised you wouldn’t get him pregnant! You fucking Youko liar!”

Tears were in Yusuke’s eyes as he tried shaking off Kuwabara and Koenma. His fist hurt from punching Kurama but he wanted to beat Kurama’s face until it was covered in blood.

“You little shit! You bastard Youko! I’ll fucking kill you…!”

Kurama faced Yusuke with narrowed golden eyes. The will to protect his mate from danger was pushing his temper to a wild fire.

“Stupid Yusuke! It’s just a joke!” Kuwabara was yelling as he tugged Yusuke away. “Guys don’t get pregnant!”

Koenma remained silent, just trying to stop Yusuke’s violence.

“You fucked up youko!!!”

“C’mon, Koenma.” Kuwabara was pleading. “Tell him it’s just a joke!”

Yusuke finally stopped, breathing deeply, his dark eyes seething as he glared at Kurama. He pushed off Koenma and Kuwabara with a snarl.

Kurama straightened, golden eyes burning.

“I was like a brother to you, huh?” he demanded and kicked the small table away. Teacups and plates crashed to the wall. Yusuke took one look at Hiei’s sleeping face and dashed off.

“What’s going on…?” Botan’s voice trailed off as she saw the mess Yusuke made.

Koenma sighed and sat back down, exhausted. “Damn it… I should’ve known this was coming…”

Kuwabara was torn between following Yusuke and staying. Keiko got up and made the decision for him. She ran out after Yusuke.

Kurama sighed and knelt down to check on Hiei. Yukina’s eyes were wide with worry and fear. “Did I say something…?”

Kurama shook his head, carrying Hiei again. Knowing now that Hiei was with child explained a lot of things. He sat down with Hiei cradled in his arms.

“I’m sorry, Yukina. It’s not your fault. We… we had an understanding.”

Genkai got up and helped Botan clean up the mess. “I think it’s better if you start explaining.” she said, looking pointedly at Koenma and at Yukina.

Koenma sighed.

Kuwabara sat back down, watching Hiei with new eyes. To think that it could be true… Hiei is pregnant. And with Kurama’s baby! And even Yusuke is getting riled up about it. What exactly was happening between the three that he never knew about?

Yukina nodded at Koenma and the godling sighed again and turned to Kurama. “What do you know about koorimes?”

Kurama blinked. “They’re isolationists. A race cut off from all others of their own volition. Demons who use ice and have healing powers. They’re androgynous, too. That’s why they have no need for males in their race.”

The godling nodded. “Do you know why there are only female koorimes?”

Kurama shook his head. “Aren’t they all females to begin with?”

Botan appeared and sat down to join the discussion. “From what I’ve heard, koorimes are androgynous. They can conceive and get their mates to conceive.”

“That’s not far from the real truth.” Koenma said.

“The real truth…?” Kurama echoed.

“Back when Ningenkai and the Makai were one sole world, koorimes had male species too.”

“You mean… they were wiped out?” Kuwabara asked.

“In a way, yes…” it was Yukina who answered.

“But why?” Botan asked.

“Like you said, koorimes are androgynous. The males of our specie were very sought after and most powerful Makai Lords can trace their roots to koorime ancestry.”

“Makai Lords have koorime ancestors?” Kurama echoed.

“But that would make Hiei and Yusuke relatives?” Kuwabara commented.

Koenma nodded, looking irritated again. “You see, male koorimes are able to produce powerful off springs when mated by S-class youkai.”

They all looked at Kurama who had the decency to blush.

“Is that why they were wiped out?” Botan asked.

“Not exactly wiped out.” Yukina replied, watching Hiei. “The females of our species were becoming useless. Most youkai wanted male lovers because of their strong bodies. Add the ability to produce strong children and you don’t have to have a simpering female to carry your children.”

Kuwabara’s jaw dropped. To think that the shrimp could be considered half-female?!

“When news reached the stronger youkais that male koorimes can carry their genes to its best form, it became chaotic.” Yukina continued, looking pained and sad. “Male koorimes were hunted down to be unwilling child bearers. Some of them had female koorime wives so imagine the chaos it brought to a peaceful community.”

Koenma sighed and nodded. “Soon enough, koorimes went into hiding,” he continued when Yukina stopped. “There was peace for a while but stronger and stronger youkais would come and snatch husbands and sons away. Some females begged to be with their husbands but they end up as slaves or they end up killing themselves when they realize why their husbands were being taken away from them.”

Botan covered her mouth in horror. Shizuru looked away, eyes narrowed. Kuwabara shook his head in amazement and Kurama’s arms went tighter around Hiei.

Yukina exhaled slowly and spoke again. “The elders decided to isolate themselves. To protect from future attacks, they throw away new born male koorimes to die. After a while, the popularity of male koorimes died down but the elders refused to keep male koorimes alive,” Yukina paused and smiled bitterly. “It was probably some sort of revenge for all the chaos they brought just because they existed.”

“When the numbers of male koorimes dwindled down, other youkais tried to mate with females to produce a male offspring, but half-breeds are just like any youkai and are unable to bear children. It has to be a pure male koorime that was a result of asexual reproduction or koorime parents.”

Kurama glanced at Hiei’s sleeping face. Who knew Hiei’s body kept the secret of their race.

“Once in a while, a male koorime would be born but none of them survived to be able to carry any more children until youkais lost interest.” Yukina continued. “That is, until Hiei was born…”

“Do…” Kurama’s voice trailed off. Yukina looked at him questioningly before Kurama continued. “Does Hiei know all this…?”

Yukina shook her head. “I assume that he doesn’t. That is why I’ve been searching for him. I wanted to be the one to tell him. There are very few demons alive who knows koorime ancestry. Most koorimes don’t even know about their own history. I wanted to make sure he can protect himself if his lineage was discovered.”

They fell silent, each lost in their thoughts. The joy from the knowledge of a new life could not dissipate their fear for its future.

Genkai came out and called for Kurama. “I’ve prepared a room for you. Go and rest.”

Somehow, Kurama knew that the ‘you’ Genkai mentioned was him and Hiei and he couldn’t help but blush in embarrassment. He felt like a groom who would have his first night with his bride.

Koenma noticed this and snickered quietly. He still couldn’t imagine Kurama, legendary Makai thief, becoming a father. Somehow, it felt surreal.

Shizuru continued watching the cloudless, blue sky. She couldn’t help but think that a storm was coming their way.


(…………………………………)


Yukina returned the antiseptic inside the medical box she had on her lap and closed it with a small snap.

Kurama nodded at her. “Thanks, Yukina.”

The koorime smiled at him. “Call me when you need me.”

The youko nodded and Yukina exited the room. Kurama glanced at Hiei still sleeping by the futon. He finally noticed that Hiei’s small hand was stretched, as if trying to reach for him. Kurama smiled, feeling giddy and went to his lover.

They’re mates, aren’t they…?, Yukina’s voice echoed in his head as he gathered Hiei in his arms.

We are mates now, aren’t we?, Kurama asked himself.

Suddenly, it finally hit him that he was going to be… a father!!!

Kurama felt his smile threatening to split his face in half and he buried his face on Hiei’s hair, trying to calm his racing heart.

A father! He was going to be a father!

Hiei is having his child!

Was Inari finally answering his prayers? To have Hiei tied to him, to be with him forever.

…

But was Hiei willing to be tied to him…?

Kurama’s embrace loosened. “No words of love, right…?”

The youko felt his heart ache so much. He wanted to bury himself inside Hiei. Be part of him so that Hiei can never get rid of him. Ever.

“If you’re willing to spend forever with me…” he whispered. “I will never speak a word of love if that’s what you want. I will let you have as many lovers as you want. I will … I will make you the happiest in all the three worlds…”

His lips sought Hiei’s and he drank from him as if he would die of thirst. His arms pulled Hiei closer, trying to make him a part of himself.

“Hiei…”

“My Hiei…”


(…………………………………)


Yusuke gritted his teeth as he obliterated the trees that surrounded the training grounds near Genkai’s temple.

Fuck, fuck, fuck!

His fists smashed towering trees to bits and made dust of huge rocks.

Tears and sweat mingled on his face.

“Yusuke…”

The hanyou stopped, his dark eyes seething as he panted.

“Did you come to laugh at me?”

Keiko sat down and shook her head. “It hurts, doesn’t it?”

Yusuke smirked. “It doesn’t hurt at all…” he replied and his smile melted, his features contorting as the tears came. “It’s excruciatingly painful…”

“It would’ve been better if I died…”

Keiko nodded. “It would’ve been better if I died, too.”

Yusuke stared at her, his dark eyes turning chocolate brown in their surprise.

“Found you…” Koenma said and Yusuke’s eyes burned dark again.

Koenma held up a hand. “At least listen before you start doing anything stupid.”


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Yukina paused from doing her laundry as she felt Hiei’s ki expand and flare back to life. A big smile appeared on her face and she dropped the clothes she was washing and hurried inside the temple.

Hiei was just waking up as Yukina came inside their room. The Youko was still asleep, his arms around Hiei’s small waist as if not wanting to let go. Her brother was surprised to notice this and pushed his arm away.

Yukina’s soft giggle startled Hiei.

“Hn…” Hiei’s eyes were frantic, trying to look anywhere but her direction.

“How are you feeling?”

Hiei swallowed hard. Something was… wrong. Different. Had she always been this warm to him…?

“I prepared a meal for you. Would you like to…?”

Hiei’s stomach growled.

Yukina giggled again. “That answers my question. Just come out when you’re ready.”

Hiei’s youkai heart whirred in nervousness. Something was off. And why the heck was Kurama in youko form? He remembered having sex with Yusuke in his house…

Did Yukina know…?!

The koorime shook Kurama awake. It took awhile but Kurama opened his eyes and smiled when he realized it was Hiei that woke him.

“Good morning. How are you feeling?” Kurama asked before leaning up to kiss him.

Hiei pushed him away. “What are we doing here, Fox?”

Kurama smiled as he realized Hiei didn’t want Yukina to know they were lovers. “You slept for days. We asked Yukina for help.”

The koorime was relieved. That would explain Yukina’s warmness.

“How long…?”

“Three days.”

Hiei glared at him. “Three days?” he demanded.

Kurama got up and stretched.

The koorime’s arms crossed over his chest. “What are you doing in that form? Switch back.”

The Youko froze then laughed. “Ah, no, no. I need to keep this form for a little while.”

Hiei’s eyebrows rose in suspicion. “Why?”

Kurama’s ears wriggled. He inhaled, deeply. “Hmm. Yukina-chan’s cooking smells wonderful. We should go and eat.” he said, smiling and walked out.

The koorime’s eyebrow was twitching somewhat horribly. The youko escaped him but he won’t be able to escape for long.


(…………………………………)


“Here you go, Hiei-kun…”

Kurama paused, his spoon halfway to his mouth. Hiei didn’t seem to notice anything and continued eating looking satisfied at the attention he was getting from Yukina.

He really did seem like the younger brother the way he looked so eager, was Kurama’s faraway thought.

His body was so small. Could a new life really be growing inside him?

Hiei glared at him. “Eat up.”

Kurama nodded. Yes, dear, he wanted to say.

Yukina handed Hiei another bowl of rice. “Have some more. Your child will need all the nutrients you can get.”

Kurama choked on his food.

Hiei was staring at Yukina. “What…?”

“Ah, Yukina…” Kurama interrupted. “May I have some more rice, please?”

Yukina smiled and happily served him another bowl of rice.

Shit, what the hell am I doing?, Kurama’s mind was panicking as Hiei burned holes at the back of his head. He should know. It’s his body for Inari’s sake!

Hiei glared at Yukina and the ice maiden smiled back at him. Hiei sweat dropped. How could he ask her if she was looking so happily at him?

Kurama…, he seethed, inwardly.

Silence as they ate.

“I really do hope it’s a girl.” Yukina suddenly said.

“Hope what’s a girl?” Hiei demanded at once.

“I think the water’s boiling.” Kurama interrupted again.

Hiei glared at him, a growl at the back of his throat as Yukina stood up and hurried into the kitchen.

“Kisama…!” he ground out, very annoyed. He hated being kept in the dark about anything. He grabbed the front of the Youko’s tunic. “What’s going on?”

Kurama laughed. “W-what do you mean? Nothing’s going on?”

He’s going to kill me if he finds out I knocked him up. I’m sure of it.

“Fox…!”

He’ll probably castrate me, cut off my hands and have the Black Dragon after my ass.

“Yukina’s been commenting on weird things. What’s going on?”

Kurama could feel the sweat on his forehead. Hiei’s fists tightened on his tunic. “Fox…!”

“Hiei-kun, please calm down. That’s going to be bad for the baby.” Yukina pleaded as she took in the tea tray.

Hiei froze and stared at Kurama. “You’re pregnant?”

Kurama could feel his doom coming near. “I’m not pregnant,” he replied, giving up.

…

“You are.”

Hiei’s eyes went wide as saucers. Killing aura flared as his demon ki spiked up in sudden anger. Kurama swallowed as he prepared for a sound trashing.

“Kisama…!”

Hiei’s arm pulled back, the knuckle on his fist turning white.

“Hiei-chan! That’s enough!”

Kurama could feel goose bumps on his skin as Hiei’s red hot aura dropped and cool wind washed over his sweaty skin.

Hiei stared at Yukina, red eyes wide. “…?”

Yukina put down the tray firmly and went over to Hiei, dislodging him from Kurama. “You cannot use your ki. Do you want to harm the child inside you?”

The younger koorime was still shaken. Yukina was addressing him like a younger brother. Did she know…?

“Kurama worked so hard to keep you safe.” she admonished, pushing him gently to sit down. “You’ve been eating his ki for the baby for three days, didn’t you know?”

Hiei stared helplessly at Kurama, at a loss for words.

The youko took a deep breath and held a hand up at Kurama. “I think it’s better if we explain more carefully, Yukina.”

The ice maiden sighed and sat down. “All right. But finish up your breakfast, Hiei-kun. I don’t want you and the baby going hungry.”


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Hiei laid his palm on his flat stomach. He could feel it, the faint thrum of spirit and ki. There really was a new life growing inside him.

Yukina and Kurama left him inside the room Kurama and he shared the night before so he could think with no distractions.

“It’s our child… but it is your body.” Kurama had told him. “I want you to decide. Whatever you choose, you will hear nothing from me.”

Hiei’s other hand flew to his stomach, his red eyes closing.

A child…

A part of him and a part of Kurama…

“I knew you were my brother the moment I felt the child inside you. The koorimes are the only race in all of Makai whose males can also conceive.”

His sister…

“You’ve been using Kurama’s ki for the past three days. It’s your body’s way of ensuring the child will live past the embryo stage. It needs the father’s youki to make your body stronger.”

Hiei laid back on the futon, feeling tired. He wanted to see Kurama.

“That bastard Fox…!” he hissed.

He couldn’t explain it but a part of him was not surprised, as if he was expecting this after all. Was it because he was koorime?

He lay on his side, curled up in a fetal position, hands cradling his stomach. Hiei wondered if his child would have youko ears, too? That would be nice…

He liked Kurama’s furry ears.

“Male koorimes, when mated with S-class youkai, can carry their genes to its best form…” Yukina said.

His red eyes opened in worry. Since Kurama was a pervert, does that mean his child will become a super pervert?

Hiei cringed at the thought. No way! He’ll raise his child to be as pure as Yukina. He’ll make sure that Kurama’s perversion doesn’t rub off on their child.

The koorime paused at that thought. He was thinking as if there was a future of him and Kurama. The stupid youko had so many lovers left and right, a child wouldn’t stop him from taking more.

“I’ll have more lovers than you…” he seethed.

“You can have as many lovers as you want… you will hear nothing from me…”

Hiei bit his lip. Why did Kurama look so pained when he said that? Does it hurt him to know that he wanted other lovers like how it pained Hiei when he learned of the youko’s past reputation?

Red eyes widened at the realization. It pained him that Kurama had other lovers other than him? That sounded like he was… jealous or something. All he wanted was that Kurama made love to him and only him with no thoughts of another lover in his mind.

The thrum inside him became a little frantic. Hiei sighed, trying to still his racing heart. He wanted to see Kurama again.

The koorime closed his eyes. Just his luck to fall in love with a stupid, perverted fox.

Hiei shook his head. Love…? Impossible.

“You called…?”

Hiei’s eyes opened in surprise as Kurama walked inside and closed the door behind him. Did he unconsciously call for him?

Impossible.

“You need ki…?”

Kurama’s words trailed off as he knelt down when Hiei sat up and hugged him.

“Hiei…?”

The koorime’s body was trembling, his heart whirring so fast it made him dizzy.

Kurama’s arms went around him and his hands rubbed Hiei’s back to soothe his shaking. “It’s fine…”

Hiei shook his head. “You’re so stupid, Fox.” he whispered.

The youko nodded, a sad smile on his face. “Yes, I know.”

They were silent for a long while, Kurama soothing Hiei until his trembling stopped.

“You’re never going to have any other lover other than me.” It was an order.

Kurama paused, his golden eyes going wide.

“You’re not to teach our child anything perverted.”

The youko’s surprised face melted into a smile, but his eyes were shining with happy tears. “Yes.”

The koorime’s arms tightened around the youko. “I’ll carry our child to term, Fox.”

Kurama’s arms around him tightened. “Our child…” he echoed.

Hiei pulled away to look at Kurama, his face stern. “I want to stay in the Makai. Take Yukina with us.”

Kurama nodded at once. “Whatever you wish…”

Hiei’s face wrinkled. “That sounds stupid, coming from you.”

The youko laughed and bent down to kiss the tip of Hiei’s nose. He opened his mouth to speak when a commotion outside alerted them.

The door flew open to reveal Yusuke, followed by Koenma and Yukina, his handsome face contorted in anger. He stalked towards Hiei and his hand went to the flat stomach and pushed.

“Abort this baby! Right now!”

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Author’s Notes: Whew! I wanted to end this fic with just ten chapters but looks like there’s gonna be two or three more. (cries) Sorry for the loooong delay. (bows until forehead touches floor) Please read and review. Feedback is greatly appreciated. I reply to those who review so I’m sorry that I wasn’t able to reply to those who reviewed anonymously. Your comments and response are very much appreciated. They really keep me going. Thank you very much.

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