Time Heals all Wounds

Alright everyone, this is almost the end. The next chapter should finish this up. When I wrote the last chapter I had the fight scene in it but cut it short to leave the cliffy. After all the great reviews looking forward to a fight, I reread it and realized the fight was over in two paragraphs so I did some editing and made it a bit longer for you. I’m not great at writing fights so I hope it came out ok.

I did manage to get a lemon in this chapter and ended with a little teaser, but I doubt I’ll write another in this story. I can’t seem to think of anything original that isn’t raunchy, and the old ‘Ahh, yes, harder’ is getting old.

For all you wonderful people that have left reviews, thank you and I’m glad you’ve like this. For all the rest of you, thanks for reading and I hope you’ll leave a review at least at the end. Enjoy everyone and Happy New Year.

Chapter 9

As Kin’s energy level increased, the wind whipped through the hall with incredible force. Still pinned to the wall, Hiei’s katana was ripped from his hand and clattered across the floor out of reach. Elders were huddled on the floor trying to shield themselves from the attack.

By now electrical charges were striking at anything and anyone they could reach. At first they were just shocks, but as their power grew they began causing serious injuries to those they hit. Though the guards couldn’t get to the king, several had fought through the wind to shield the crowd.

When Mashiro attempted to gather his daughters close to protect them Kin redirected some of his energy and swept Ruby into the air. “NO! Kin, how dare you attack my kit!”

Seeing Mashiro was hesitant to leave them, Saphiro cried. “We’re fine Daddy! Go kick his ass!”

Fighting the force of the wind, Mashiro moved closer to the large window. Standing in it’s light he held out a hand and used his energy to blow out the glass. Guessing his father’s intent, Kurama shouted at Aki. “We have to protect the king!”

When Kurama reached into his hair and drew his whip, Aki grabbed his arm and shouted over the roar of the wind. “Father wait! Your whip can’t get through this wind! There are seeds planted in the floor all through the hall! They are trained to respond only to me, but if we combine our energy you should be able to use the ones around Kin and distract him!”

Fighting the fierce wind and ignoring the electrical charges, Kurama and Aki joined hands so their energy would channel together to the seeds beneath Kin’s feet. Concentrating on his own attack as he sent more Youko flying, it took Kin a moment to notice the plants crawling up his body. When Kin directed several strong electrical charges at the plants both Kurama and Aki cried out in pain, but they continued to direct the plants up Kin’s body to pull on his arms.

The distraction worked however and the wind momentarily lost some of it’s intensity. This gave Hiei the chance to lunge for his katana but not enough time to get to Kin. Mashiro however had more luck. With the added power of the direct sunlight, Mashiro sent a blast skyward that blew the ceiling off the hall. Now, with much of the wind escaping, Hiei and Kurama attacked.

Kin tried to defend himself by directing the wind’s electrical charges at them, but Hiei and Kurama were too fast. From both sides sword and whip repeatedly struck their mark. Dropping to his knees Kin snarled. “Damn you Yoko! You don’t even want to be king!”

As the electrically charged wind dissipated Kurama’s deadly voice growled. “I may not want to be king Kin, but I am a loyal Youko and would give my life to protect King Mashiro, my family and the Youko nation! The only one giving up their life today however will be you Kin!”

As Kurama finished, Kin drew his last breath and fell to the floor. With Kin dead and his attack over there was a moment of calm before the guards rushed to check on their king and assist the wounded. Jumping from the platform, Jade and Saphiro ran to where Ruby’s mate had caught her in his arms.

Withdrawing his whip, Kurama turned to Hiei. “Dragon, are you alright?”

Seeing that Kurama wasn’t injured, Hiei grunted. “I’m fine Fox. Your father blowing the roof off this place made all the difference. What the hell kind of energy does he use?”

Kurama grinned. “My father is one of the ‘celestial kitsune’ I told you about. He draws his powers from the heavens and the stars. The sun is a star so his energy is increases when he draws from its power.”

Hiei nodded. “Hn. Fox, your council is at it again. You’d better go see what they’re up to.”

Turning, Kurama saw all but two of the council members huddled with the elders. Looking at Mashiro, Kurama saw he had noticed as well. As Mashiro and Aki descended on the council and elders, Kurama joined them. Noticing them, one of the council members stepped forward and bowed to the king. “Your Majesty, on behalf of the remaining council and the elders we wish to pledge our allegiance to you King Mashiro, as well as Prince Yoko, Prince Aki and the princesses. We would also like to recommend that in Prince Yoko’s absence Prince Aki be given his proxy on the council.”

Mashiro inclined his head in acknowledgement. Kurama however frowned. “What of our two missing council members?”

The speaker shifted uncomfortably. “Their loyalties lay with Ambassador Kin. I would recommend a council meeting before you depart to discuss their replacements. We will also need to fill the now vacant Ambassador’s post.”

Kurama nodded. “Very well, however I wish Aki to attend as well. Tomorrow morning at ten in the west conference room.”

With the meeting arranged, the council and elders left the hall. Many stragglers lingered hoping to speak to members of the royal family. Doing their duty, Mashiro along with his children and grandson checked on the wounded then moved among the crowd accepting their well wishes and congratulations them on defeating Kin.

With Kurama now safe, Hiei slipped upstairs to avoid the unwanted attention. Seeing Hiei slip away, Kurama looked around for a way to escape. Just then his sister Ruby threw her arms around him. “You may not want to be king big brother, but you are still a prince and a Youko at heart. I know it was you that finally convinced Father and the council to give us titles. Thank you Yoyo.”

Seeing that she was alright, Kurama returned her hug then nuzzled one of her ears. “You’re welcome little sister. It’s long overdue. I’ve always worried about what would become of you three if anything ever happened to Father and I wasn’t here. Now I know you will all be fine.”

Just then Jade and Saphiro snuggled in from either side. Saphiro looked up at him with a grin. “That was so awesome the way you and Hiei took care of Kin. Your wicked side must come from your thieving days because you sure didn’t learn that here.”

Kurama chuckled. “Wicked? I’m the nice one, you should see Hiei when he’s really mad.”

Jade grinned. “No, I think I’d still be more afraid of you Yoyo. The evil threat behind the calm has got to be scarier than an angry fire demon.”

Joining them Aki nodded. “Yeah Dad, that was pretty awesome. I’ve trained to use plants as weapons, but luckily around here there is very little cause for it. I’ve never had to use one to kill before, only injure.”

Releasing Kurama, Ruby turned to Aki. “You were pretty cool out there yourself Nephew. I’m not the only one to notice either. There are dozen or so vixen that were ready to swoon at your feet. A few males too.”

When Aki blushed, Kurama smirked. “That’s my kit, a chip off the old block. I’m sure your grandfather will be quizzing you soon to see if you’re interested in females and how soon you think you might mate.”

Aki’s eyes widened and Kurama laughed. “Don’t worry Son. I already told him he’ll answer to me if he tries to interfere in your personal life. I made it clear you will take any lover you want and mate who and when you want. Jade and Ruby already have offspring that can succeed you if need be and I’m sure Saphiro will too eventually.”

Seeing Saphiro nervously chew her bottom lip, Kurama frowned. “Saphi? What’s going on in that pretty head of yours?”

Guilty eyes turned to him. “As far as I’m concerned, I’ll leave the kits to our sisters. I had something else in mind.”

With a suspicious look, Kurama waited. Sure enough a moment later Saphiro’s words came out in a rush. “I need your help Yoyo. I want to be the new ambassador. I want to travel. I want to see all of Makai. I want to have lovers that aren’t Youko.”

Jade and Ruby gasped at her words. Aki looked at his father’s stunned expression and chuckled. Kurama just stared at her. After a moment he sighed. “What you ask won’t be easy baby sister. You will need to petition the council who will resist allowing a vixen to hold the post, especially now that you are a princess. Of course your biggest obstacle will be Father. I suggest you begin preparing your case as to why you would be best suited for the post. I’d leave out the part of non Youko lovers if I were you.”

With a squeal, Saphiro jumped into his arms. “Oh Yoyo, I knew you would help me. If anyone would understand it would be you.”

Looking over her shoulder to his son and other sisters, Kurama sighed. “To think I almost got out of here without Father being mad at me for once.”

As everyone laughed, Kurama could only think of Hiei upstairs alone in their bed.

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It was two hours before the wounded hand been tended and everyone was finally gone. Though the family was gathering for dinner, Kurama excused himself and was finally free to join Hiei. Entering his suite, Kurama set a large tray with covered dishes on the table. Making his way to the bedroom he was surprised to find the bed empty. From the bathroom he heard Hiei call. “In here Fox.”

Steam rose from the water in the large tub Hiei sat in. “I was beginning to think you’d never be able to escape them. Now get those dirty clothes off and join me.”

With a devilish grin, Kurama reached for his sash as he moved closer to the tub. With the sash gone, Kurama’s tunic fell open. Appreciatively Hiei’s gaze lingered on the hint of exposed chest and abs. Only when Hiei’s eyes returned to his did Kurama allow his tunic to slip down his arms. Ruby eyes took in his toned torso and muscular arms before returning to his golden gaze.

Slowly Kurama’s slender fingers pulled the tie on his pants allowing them to drift over his hips and pool at his feet. Hiei smirked that Kurama wore nothing beneath the shear white pants. Fire lit his eyes as they feasted on his lover’s beautiful body. Patiently Kurama waited as Hiei’s gaze slowly and hungrily moved swept and down his body.

With the excitement building between them just from a few smoldering looks, Kurama’s body hardened in anticipation. When a small moan slipped past the Youko’s lips Hiei finally met his gaze invitingly. When Hiei held out a hand to him, Kurama took it and climbed in the tub to nestle between his legs and against his chest. They shared a loving kiss before Hiei picked up a washcloth and began washing Kurama.

Closing his eyes, Kurama lay back and enjoyed the attention as Hiei washed every inch of him. At some point the washcloth disappeared and Hiei’s strong hands began exploring his body in a more intimate way. Turning in Hiei’s arms, Kurama began his own exploration. Neither was rushing as they kissed and stroked each other. Before long though Hiei had Kurama moaning and pleading for release. “Please Hiei. Enough play. I need you.”

Hiei smirked. “Soon my Fox. Not here though. Let’s go to the bed.”

Whimpering in frustration, Kurama allowed Hiei to pull him from the tub. Using a towel. Hiei slowly and dried his lover. Hiei kissed each inch of flesh as it was dried. Laying back on the bed, Kurama’s thighs quivered as Hiei settled between them. Long fingers gripped the covers when the fire demon’s warm mouth descended on his length. For some reason, tonight felt different… special in some way.

Fighting his growing desire, Kurama managed to sit up and pull Hiei up to him. Seeing the confusion on his lover’s face, Kurama smiled. “I love you Hiei. I want tonight to be the night we mark each other. In the morning I want to introduce you to my family as my mate. I want to pledge to you that from this day forward I will always put you first.”

Kneeling across Kurama’s thighs, Hiei nodded. “You read my mind Kurama. I love you too and I pledge that nothing will ever be more important to me than you are.”

They shared a passionate kiss then nuzzled and licked at each others necks. When it was clear that they’d each chosen where to place their marks, they each raised their energy and buried their fangs in each others necks. As they each fed energy into the marks, their energy swirled around them mingling as if to become one. As they each suckled then licked the marks clean, Hiei pushed Kurama back on the bed and pulled his knees up. A moment later he was buried deep inside his mate’s body.

With their hands, mouths and bodies they pleasured each other. Never had their lovemaking been so passionate. It was as if each instinctively knew just what the other needed to bring them both the greatest pleasure. The intensity of their desire grew quicker than usual and before long they were reaching their peak. “Gods Hiei yes! I can’t hold back any longer! Please Hiei! Ahhh!”

Feeling Kurama tighten around him, Hiei drove hard into him and reached his own climax with a roar. “KURAMA!”

Collapsing beside each other, they lay panting for several minutes before either of them could move. When Kurama finally had the strength he turned his head towards Hiei and laughed in delight. “Damn Hiei. I never knew sex after mating would be that… wow.”

Lazily, Hiei turned to smirk at him. “I never thought I’d see Yoko Kurama at a loss for words, but ‘wow’ pretty much covers it.”

Kurama laughed again. “So my beloved mate. Are you ready for food, sleep or can we do that again?”

Dragging himself from the bed, Hiei picked up the towel from their bath to clean them up. “I’d say we’d better eat so we can have the energy to do that again.”

Once he was cleaned up, Kurama went to get the tray he’d left in the other room. Together they sat on the bed as they ate and talked. When Hiei reached for the fruit torte Kurama rose from the bed and slipped on a robe. “Dragon, while you eat your desert, I need to go talk to my father a moment. I’ll be right back.”

With his mouth full, Hiei nodded and accepted a kiss on the temple. It didn’t take Kurama long to make his way down the corridors to his father’s suite. At the door he paused to speak to the guard. “Is my father alone?”

Kurama grinned when the guard snapped to attention at his sudden appearance. “Yes Your Highness.”

The guard opened the outer door and Kurama made his way through the familiar sitting room. Softly he knocked at the bedroom door then paused before peeking inside. “Papa, can I talk to you a minute.”

As he expected Mashiro was in bed reading. Setting his book aside, Mashiro patted the empty side of the bed beside him. “Of course Musuko. Come join me.”

A sense of nostalgia came over Kurama as he climbed on the big bed. Before Kurama could speak however, Mashiro reached out to push the long silver hair back over his left shoulder. “So you finally did it. Hiei’s a good man. I’ve seen the way you look at him and he you. He makes you happy.”

With an embarrassed grin, Kurama nodded. “He makes me happier than I ever dreamed I could be Papa. I wanted you to be the first to know about our mating.”

When Mashiro held his arms out, Kurama moved forward and hugged him. “I’m happy for you Kit. Even if you hadn’t presented me with a strong grandson today, I’d still be happy for you. I’m sorry it took me so long to realize just how important choosing your own mate was to you. My mating to your mother may have been arranged, but she was so sweet and so beautiful, I fell in love with her the moment I saw her. I guess that blinded me as to how difficult mating with a virtual stranger would be for you.”

Sitting in the big bed cuddled against his father as he had so many times before, Kurama felt like a kit again. “It wasn’t only that Papa. Even though I had female lovers over the years, my preference was always for males. I couldn’t see myself trapped with only a female lover for the rest of my life.”

Mashiro chuckled. “I can understand that. Even though I prefer females as the mothers of my four kits can attest to, I’ve had a few male lovers in my day. There is a certain excitement that dominating or being dominated brings to sex with a male that is missing with a female.”

There weren’t many things that could make a demon Kurama’s age blush, but hearing his father talk about being semi or uke when having sex with a male somehow made did just that. Glancing up at Mashiro, Kurama chuckled. “There is an expression humans use…TMI. It means ‘too much information’. So that’s my cue to leave now. I’ll see you at breakfast Father.”

When Kurama quickly kissed his cheek and scampered off the bed, Mashiro laughed. “Good night Musuko.”

When Kurama returned to their room, Hiei had cleared away the tray and was waiting in bed. “So, how did Mashiro take it when you told him we were mated?”

Tossing the robe aside, Kurama crawled in bed beside Hiei. “I didn’t have to tell him. He just knew. He said you were a good man and that you made me happy. He said he was happy for us then he started talking about sex and I got the hell out of there.”

Seeing the look on Kurama’s face Hiei laughed. “Imagine that. Makai’s greatest lover is afraid to talk about sex with his daddy.”

When Hiei laughed a predatory look filled Kurama’s golden eyes. “You can laugh now Hiei but I believe it’s time for me to claim my mate. I do believe I promised to show you my dominant side.”

Hiei shivered in anticipation at the promise of pleasure in Kurama’s deep voice. “You’d better make it good Fox if you ever want to dominate me again.”

Kurama’s brow raised as he pushed Hiei back and crawled over him. “Did I just hear you doubt the ability of Makai’s greatest lover. Believe me Dragon, when I’m done with you, you will beg me to dominate you again, and again, and again.”