Life Goes On

I hope these last three chapters will answer all your questions, kerryann.

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Scene 93 ------------------------------------------- Two Days Later

* Yusuke is in the kitchen quietly preparing Kurama's requested snack of stewed rabbit over some ramen noodles unaware of the dark shadow that keeps its presence masked as it approaches outside. The kits, Ichiro, and Imiko are all out in the backyard playing when the intruder blurs through the yard and comes to a stop in the middle of them. The kits all leap back in a fighting crouch hissing until they recognize Hiei. The koorime smirks down at them, then looks toward the guards that were starting toward him. As soon as they recognize him they nod and back off. Hiei accepts a quick hug from Ichiro and Imiko. Then uses the rose trelis to quickly scale up the side of the tower to the balcony. He sneaks over to the sliding glass door to watch Yusuke disappear into the den. He shakes his head when he tries the door and finds it unlocked, 'Fool'. In a blink, he streaks through the livingroom and flits into the bedroom hallway just as Yusuke comes back out of the den. The Toushin spots the fleeting shadow, glances toward the left-open balcony door, and goes on full alert. Yusuke hears a door click shut and hurries to follow. He pauses a moment to wonder which room the shadow entered. Then he feels a soft, but familiar brush against his senses. He relaxes some and follows the invisible beacon into the bedroom Hiei had laid in during his slow recovery. When Yusuke steps in he finds the koorime kneeling on the floor with Tatsuya in his arms. Just the sight of Hiei on his knees stuns Yusuke silent. Hiei bows forward slightly, following his instincts, then quietly lays their son on the floor in front of him. He then scoots back some and keeps his head bowed as he waits. Yusuke tilts his head a moment, then calmly moves forward and reaches down to gather Tatsuya up carefully. The Toushin chuckles when the tiny boy flails his arms and kicks with a happy giggle.


Yusuke- Hey, I think you know me.


* Hiei closes his eyes and grits his teeth quietly as Yusuke baby-talks to his son affectionately a few moments. Yusuke feels his mate's tension and looks toward Hiei with a sigh.


Yusuke- You don't like me showing my child affection?


* After a moment Hiei sighs then looks up at him.


Hiei- You're the Alpha.. You may treat our son any way you choose.


* Before Yusuke can answer, the door opens and Kurama enters. The kitsune glances toward Yusuke timidly, then goes over to stand between him and Hiei, his tail swaying rigidly. Yusuke decides to watch quietly, but Hiei bows his head again. When Kurama feels his youkai relax he winks at Yusuke then turns and moves around Hiei slowly, grazing and caressing the koorime's body with his bushy, silver tail. Kurama then decides to allow their ritual to continue and moves back up to face Yusuke.


Kurama- May I watch him for this evening?


* Yusuke glances around Kurama to check with Hiei, but the koorime gives no reaction so Yusuke shrugs.


Yusuke- I guess if he don't mind it's okay.


* Tatsuya coos as Yusuke turns him over to Kurama. The kitsune then hurries out and Yusuke looks back down at Hiei.


Yusuke- Why do I get the feeling that Foxy knows more about what's going on here than I do?


* Hiei keeps his eyes lowered as he answers.


Hiei- I came to formally presernt our son to you for approval since I didn't do it properly before I left.

Yusuke- Okay. I'm very pleased with Tatsuya.


* Hiei feels his youkai preen at his Alpha's words.


Yusuke- That's not all.. I hope.


* Hiei shakes his head.


Hiei- I have also come to present.. myself.. to you.


* Yusuke tilts his head again.


Yusuke- Eh?


* After only a brief hesitation, Hiei reaches up and slides a hand down the front of his black cloak. Yusuke's mouth goes momentarily dry as the koorime continues to remove the garment to leave himself completely exposed to Yusuke's appreciating eyes.


Hiei- You are my Alpha.. I am your second mate.. I've given you three strong sons..

Yusuke- Four actually.


* Hiei starts to look up, his turn to be puzzled.


Yusuke- Don't forget about our little Chi-boy.. I consider him mine as much as any of the others, Sparky.

Hiei- Hn.. Thank you.. Some alphas would kill demon children that aren't theirs by blood.

Yusuke- You should know that I'm not like that.. Neither is Kurama.

Hiei- Hn.. I'm not worthy to belong to such an honorable Alpha.


* Yusuke rolls his eyes. unnoticed by Hiei, then goes over closer to him.


Hiei- If I truly please you, you may take your.. pleasure.. with me.

Yusuke- Ahh, so that's why you've come halfway across Demon World wearing nothing but that cloak?

Hiei- Hn.. You may accept me or.. reject me..


* Yusuke stares down at Hiei a long moment, his actions throwing the Toushin for a loop. Then he forces himself to stay calm as he reaches down and lifts Hiei up into an embrace.


Yusuke- I've waited.. a h--- of a long time.. for you to allow me to be your Alpha.. But I told you before.. I refuse to be j-just another.. master over you..

Hiei- You are not my master!


* Hiei glares up to meet Yusuke's smoldering, dark eyes. The look of desire in them gives Hiei brief pause, then he swallows to find his voice again as his expression softens.


Hiei- You are my Alpha.. My chosen mate.. You are the one I have protected.. Will continue to protect.. You are the one I deem worthy.. of such devotion.. Do you accept me, d--- it?


* Slowly, sincerely, Yusuke nods then purposely leans to catch Hiei's lips. He closes his eyes when they part more willingly than they ever have for him. He takes full advantage and kisses his koorime deeply as he lifts him easily to carry Hiei back to the large, modern bed. Hiei allows himself to purr wantonly and spreads his legs eagerly to show his submission and desire. Yusuke touches Hiei's chest. The koorime nods, understanding the silent order. Yusuke then raises up and keeps Hiei's gaze as he removes his leather vest, then his hakama pants as quickly as he can. He then settles back down to hover over top of Hiei.


Yusuke- Miss me?

Hiei- Not really.. I just learned from Ryu the other day that if I stay away from you for too long tha..


* Yusuke clamps a hand over Hiei's mouth.


Yusuke- Hiei,.. let's just.. enjoy this.


* After a brief hesitation, Hiei nods with a smirk. yusuke removes his hand and caresses it down the koorime's neck to his heaving chest. When it stops on one of his puffy, sensitive breasts Hiei closes his eyes and arches slightly to press himself against the touch desperately.


Yusuke- Easy, Babe.. Just relax..


* Yusuke lowers his mouth to begin probing Hiei's neck. The koorime lays his head to the side giving Yusuke full access. A soft smile touches Yusuke's lips as he continues nuzzling. The closer his probing mouth gets to their bondmark the more Hiei begins to squirm in anticipation. By the time he reaches it Hiei is grasping him desperately and trying to quell his anxious gasping. Yusuke hesitates then tries to pull back, but Hiei's grip only tightens and he actually whines.


Hiei- No, please! Don't stop.. I n-need this..

Yusuke- Hiei,..

Hiei- Please.. take me.. Claim me now!


* Yusuke studies Hiei, completely puzzled until Kurama's voice breaks into his thoughts.


(#) Kurama- Yusuke, dear, you remember how I was after I weaned the first litter.

(#) Yusuke- H--- yeah.. You were begging me to.. be all over you..

(#) Kurama- Do you remember how I explained why?


* Yusuke thinks a moment, then nods as he allows Hiei to crush him down flush against him.


(#) Kurama- This.. is Hiei's affirmation time.. He's acting as he is because he's waited so long before giving in..


* Yusuke quirks an eyebrow with a lusty chuckle.


(#) Yusuke- Ahh.. I think I get it now..

Hiei- Hn.. Please.. Y-you said you.. accepted me.. That you've wanted me.. Then take me, d--- it!

(#) Yusuke- Okay, Fox. I can handle it from here.. But you can watch if you want to..

(#) Kurama- Hn.


* Yusuke lowers his mouth to begin nuzzling Hiei's ear.


Yusuke- So you.. want me to.. take you?

Hiei- (Growled) Yes! (Keens) I-I've n-never.. wanted to be.. f---ed soo.. uhhh! So m-much in my.. life..!

Yusuke- Never? Not even with Shishi..?


* Hiei closes his eyes. Yusuke feels the sharp stab of grief shoot through Hiei's currently unrestrained emotions. He moves a hand up to embrace his small mate's head.


Yusuke- Shh.. I'm sorry.. I shouldn't have said that, koi..

Hiei- N-no I.. I was the.. Alpha in that..


* Hiei catches himself now. He turns his face to begin nuzzling Yusuke's neck.


Hiei- Nothing.. None of the past.. matters.. right now.. Please..


* Hiei moans frustratedly.


Hiei- Do you realize.. that you've just made me.. establish a record in the.. amount of times I've.. s-said that d--- word?


* Yusuke smirks to himself.


Yusuke- What word?


* Hiei opens his eyes with another growl.


Hiei- Are you going to f--- me or not, Detective?!


* Now Yusuke chuckles again. His eyes flash as he suddenly sinks his fangs into Hiei's bondmark. Hiei's eyes roll back as he tosses his head aside and clutches Yusuke tighter.


Hiei- Uhh.. S---! -- Yes!!


* Yusuke feels the rush of desire that's becoming more and more familiar to him. He relaxes and lets his instincts take over. His Alpha youkai reacts excitedly to the sounds of Hiei's keening. The louder his mate's submissive sounds grow the more aroused Yusuke becomes. When he finally begins to work himself into Hiei both of their demon nature's Are in full control. Yusuke doesn't stop thrusting and Hiei doesn't complain. Their bodies rhythmn synchronizes their movements. Their demonic endurance keeps them going until finally both are spent. Hiei completes the ritual by moving his head around to sink his own fangs into the left side of Yusuke's neck where he'd marked him before. With both of their marks now refreshed and their positions established, Yusuke calms down and embraces Hiei. He whispers in the koorime's ear.


Yusuke- (Whispered) Love you,.. Hiei.. You're finally.. mine.. to love.


* Hiei relaxes and nods wearily, knowing that there's no longer any reason to deny this.


Hiei- (Wearily) Yours,.. Yusuke.. Always.


* Yusuke strokes Hiei's spikes, fighting his tears, and watches him slip away into a peaceful hibernation. Yusuke then snuggles down beside him to drift away himself.