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KURAMA'S JEWEL	By : ShioriFoxiesMom Category: Yuyu Hakusho > Yaoi - Male/Male > Hiei/Kurama Views: 9850 -:- Recommendations : 2 -:- Currently Reading : 1
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OMG the reviews for the first chapter were awesome, especially since I saw so many new names. Thank you so much. I sure hope I can live up to all of your expectations with this. Please keep those reviews coming so I know how I�m doing.
Since this is a Hiei x Kurama love story and not a story about Kurama�s morning sickness, swollen feet and weird cravings, I�m going to move a bit fast through his pregnancy.

CHAPTER 2

Looking around his bedroom, Kurama sighed. One more load and all of his things would be in storage until after the baby was born. The first two months of his pregnancy had been a bit scary, but with the help of his friends, he�d gotten through it.
Looking out the window, Kurama shook his head and smiled as Yusuke playfully pushed Kuwabara into the back of the moving truck. As they played around, Kurama�s eyes drifted to the tree outside his window� Hiei�s tree. Kurama couldn�t believe how much it hurt that Hiei hadn�t been to see him since finding out he was pregnant. He could only hope that with time, Hiei would understand his desire to keep the baby, and forgive him. Though his threat had been real, Kurama knew in his heart that Hiei would never harm his child, no matter who he believed it�s father to be.
Hearing his friends come back for the last few boxes, Kurama shook away his melancholy thoughts and went to join them in the living room. �I was thinking, that since neither of you will let me lift anything anyway, I�ll head over and say goodbye to my mother while you take the last of this to storage.�
Before either of them could respond there was a knock on the door behind them. �Shuuichi, can I come in?�
Seeing his mother in the open doorway, Kurama smiled and held out his hands. �Mother, what are you doing here? I was just heading over to your house.�
Taking his hands, Shiori leaned up to kiss his cheek before looking around the empty apartment. �Well, I was coming to see if there was anything I could do to help, but it seems you boys have everything under control. Oh Shuuichi, are you sure all of this is necessary? You said you�d only be gone a few months,�
Seeing Kurama�s discomfort, Yusuke reached for a box. �We�ll leave you two to talk. Later, Kur� Shuuichi.�
Following Yusuke�s lead, Kuwabara picked up the last box. �Nice seeing you Shiori.�
Once they were alone, Kurama looked at Shiori. �It would be a waste to pay rent on an empty apartment while I�m gone Mother. I�m not even sure how long that will be, but it will be at least six month. Besides, I�ve been wanting a bigger place anyway.�
Reluctantly, Shiori nodded. �You�re right of course. I guess seeing all of your things gone, it seems so much more permanent.�
Seeing the sadness in her eyes, Kurama gave her a big hug. �Don�t worry Mother. I promise, I�ll be back before you know it. Don�t forget, cell phones work all over the world, so we�ll be able to talk any time you want.�
Closing his eyes as he held his mother, Kurama secretly prayed that he�d be able to keep that promise and return to her. He�d already lied to her enough in his life, and now he was adding more lies. He�d told her that he would be traveling out of the country on a special research project for work. In truth, he was moving to the temple until the baby was born.
Already, at only two months along, the baby was drawing so much energy from him that Kurama found it hard to maintain his human form for more than a few hours. The temple grounds were isolated enough, that with a little care, Kurama would be able to spend most of his pregnancy in his Youko form. This would also allow him to be close to Yukina, should he or the baby have any problems.
When Shiori pulled back, Kurama could see she was struggling not to cry. �Oh Shuuichi. To think I missed you so much when you moved only a mile away, and now I�m not going to see you for six whole months.�
Taking her hand, Kurama led her towards the door. �Well we don�t have to say goodbye yet. The first leg of my trip is in Osaka, and I don�t have to be there until tonight. Why don�t we go have lunch, then you can take me to the train station?�
Happy to not have to lose her son yet, Shiori followed him out the door.
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Sitting amongst the flowers in the temple garden, Kurama looked down at the cell phone in his hand. Drawing a deep breath, Kurama dialed Shiori�s number and prepared to tell her more lies. When she answered, Kurama couldn�t help but smile. �Hello Mother. How are you?� I�m fine. I think I�ve put on a little weight though.�
With a wry smile Kurama rubbed the gentle swell of his pregnant belly. �Yes, there�s a lot of rich food here in Spain. I can�t wait to get back to Japan and your cooking� How are Father and Shu-Chan?� Oh really? Wish him luck for me� Another month or so and I should be home� I need to get going Mother. I�ll call you next week� I love you too. Bye.�
Almost before the call ended, Kurama changed back to his Youko form. Closing his eyes, Kurama drew a few deep breaths. With only a few weeks to go until his due date, Kurama could barely hold his human form long enough to call his mother before the baby drained his energy.
As he opened his eyes again, Kurama felt Yukina�s hand stroke his hair behind one of his Youko ears. �It�s getting worse isn�t it Kurama? Are you alright now?�
Unconsciously leaning into her caress, Kurama nodded. �I�m fine now Yukina. I seem to handle the energy draw much better in this form. I think I�ll wait a bit longer to call Mother again though since it might have to be my last call before the baby comes.�
Satisfied that he was alright, Yukina smiled and went back inside. As soon as she was gone, Kurama�s shoulders slumped. Not wanting to worry her, Kurama had been hiding the fact that the closer he got to his due date, the more of his energy the baby was drawing.
Though they didn�t know it Kurama was sneaking energy from each of his friends. Though their energy wasn�t as good as his own, the baby seemed to accept it alright giving his body a much needed reprieve. Since he couldn�t be near them all the time, Kurama spent as much time as he could in the garden or in the forest. Happy to serve their beloved master, Kurama�s flowers, trees and plants were only too willing to share their energy with the Youko and his kit.
Looking into the trees, Kurama couldn�t help but wonder if the baby wouldn�t like Hiei�s energy better. Since he hadn�t seen Hiei for over seven months, Kurama knew it wasn�t likely Hiei would return any time soon. Angry at himself for allowing his thoughts to linger on Hiei once again, Kurama stood and went inside to help Yukina with dinner.
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Tossing to his other side, Kurama punched his pillow and tried to get comfortable enough to sleep. Less than a minute passed however before he sighed and sat up. Sleep had been eluding the Youko for weeks now unless he had someone or something to supplement his energy. Yesterday he�d been sitting beside Yusuke on the sofa feigning interest in a fight on television. Two hours later he had woken to find he had been sleeping on Yusuke�s shoulder leeching youki from his unsuspecting friend.
Last week Kurama had been mortified to find that Kuwabara had snapped several pictures of him taking an afternoon nap in the garden surrounded by his beautiful flowers. Little did anyone know that the flower�s life energy was one of the few things that helped him sleep. With a sigh, Kurama glanced longingly at his pillow, before turning to stare out the window.
Outside the window, Hiei leaned back into the shadows to hide from Kurama�s sad gaze. Secretly he watched as the Youko threw the covers aside and rose naked from the bed. Greedily, Hiei took in the sight of his partner�s sexy body. Except for the subtle swell of his abdomen, there was no other indication that the fox carried a child within his lithe form.
As Kurama slipped on his pants and tied the sash to his tunic, Hiei couldn�t help but marvel that, other than looking like he�d put on a little weight, the Youko didn�t even look pregnant. When Kurama slipped on his shoes and moved toward the window, Hiei backed away and hid behind a bush. The fire demon had to bite his lip to keep from laughing as the usually graceful fox, awkwardly climbed out the window.
Frowning, Hiei carefully followed Kurama into the night. They hadn�t traveled far into the woods before Kurama looked up at a large tree. Curious, Hiei moved closer to see Kurama pause a moment to rub his tummy. Then he held a hand out to touch the thick trunk. Looking up, Hiei saw the branches and leaves flutter in the night as if answering its master�s call.
After a moment, Kurama sighed and sat at the base of the tree. Frowning, Hiei hadn�t noticed the nook that now cradled the Youko as he settled against it and closed his eyes. With one hand tucked between his cheek and the bark, and the other resting protectively over his stomach, Kurama appeared to have fallen right to sleep.
Dropping down to his haunches, Hiei waited to see what Kurama would do. As time ticked by he realized Kurama really was just sleeping. Almost without his realizing it, Hiei found that he�d moved closer and now knelt at Kurama�s side. Looking down at the sleeping Youko, Hiei wondered what had driven his friend from his warm, comfortable bed, to sleep on the ground, leaning against the base of a tree.
Careful to not waken him, Hiei gently reached out to stroke his fingers down Kurama�s long silver hair. As if sensing the fire demon even in sleep, Kurama smiled and sighed. Ruby eyes widened momentarily, then Hiei experimentally, caressed his cheek. Though he still slept, Kurama�s reaction was instantaneous. Turning into the caress, Kurama murmured sleepily. �Hiei.�
The hand that had been resting over Kurama�s stomach, suddenly reached up, capturing Hiei�s hand and held it to his cheek. Hiei frowned when he felt a slight draw on his energy. Knowing Kurama meant him no harm, Hiei allowed the energy draw to continue. Watching him, Hiei slowly saw Kurama�s body relax, as if he�d been tense.
Several minutes passed before Hiei saw Kurama�s lids flutter, and sleepy golden eyes blinked up at him. �Hiei?�
Not sure what to say, Hiei grunted. �Fox.�
When Kurama�s hand fell away from his, Hiei removed his own hand and would have stood. Faster than Hiei could see, Kurama�s hand snapped out and grabbed his wrist. �Please Hiei, don�t go.�
Hearing the almost desperate plea, Hiei frowned but didn�t move. �Damn it Kurama, what the hell are you doing out here? In your present state you�d be easy prey for almost anyone.�
Kurama nodded, but didn�t release him. �I know, but I was so tired I had to get some sleep.�
One dark brow rose over Hiei�s skeptical ruby eyes. �So you left your warm comfortable bed to sleep unprotected on the forest floor?�
With a smile, Kurama shrugged. �The energy this old tree shares with me, calms the baby enough to let me sleep. Besides, my plants would have alerted me of any unwanted company.�
Ruby eyes looked at Kurama hopefully. �Am I� unwanted� Fox, or have you forgiven me for what I said?�
Giving Hiei a gentle smile, Kurama reached out to caress his cheek. �Oh Hiei, I always want you with me, especially now. As for what you said, there�s nothing to forgive. I know everyone�s emotions were running high after that mission. Fire-Fly, I have always trusted you enough to know that I don�t even need to ask to know that you�d never hurt my child.�
At Kurama�s words, Hiei felt the tension that had been plaguing him for the past eight months melt away. Not knowing what to say, Hiei grunted and changed the subject. �Hn. So why do you need energy from that old tree and why are you stealing mine?�
Golden eyes widened and Kurama snatched his hand away from Hiei�s cheek as he realized the truth of those words. �Sorry Hiei. The baby takes so much energy from me these days that I unconsciously sneak some from where ever and who ever I can. She seems to like your energy a lot.�
One of Hiei�s brows rose. �She?�
Kurama grinned. �I don�t know why, but I�m pretty sure it�s a girl. I think Yukina knows, but she wants it to be a surprise.�
When Hiei nodded, but didn�t comment, Kurama drew a deep breath and dared to ask the question in his heart. �So, are you just passing through, or were you planning to stay a while?�
Misinterpreting the uncertainty in Kurama�s voice for fatigue, Hiei looked concerned as he shrugged. �Hadn�t thought about it. Fox, if need energy, why aren�t Yusuke or Yukina taking care of you?�
Kurama chuckled. �Because I don�t think Keiko or Kuwabara would like their mates sleeping with me. Besides, I haven�t told them what�s happening. I�ve tried not to let them feel when I tap their energy.�
With an impatient grunt, Hiei stood and held out his hand. When Kurama looked up at him confused, Hiei growled. �You know I won�t sleep out in the open or on the ground, and I�m not leaving you out here alone. So get your ass up and let�s get inside where we can both get some sleep.�
Astonished that Hiei would take care of him, Kurama mutely reached for his hand, allowing himself to be pulled up. Silently they walked back to the temple. Hiei followed as Kurama led him to the bedroom window. Hiei couldn�t hide a little snicker when Kurama awkwardly crawled through the window, but was instantly silenced by a glare from the Youko.
Slipping into the room, Hiei looked around. Watching Kurama in the room earlier, Hiei hadn�t paid much attention to the room�s contents. Now Hiei noted the multitude of plants that filled the room and turned to Kurama. �Fox, just how bad is the draw that kid puts on your energy?�
With a sigh, Kurama went to sit on the bed before answering. �Bad enough that I�m going to ask my best friend to stay and help me until she�s born.�
When Hiei didn�t say anything, Kurama looked down at his hands and continued softly. �I�m scared Hiei. When a male Youko allows another to sire his child, they are usually mated or at least partners. Without a mate or partner to supplement his energy, a male Youko stands very little chance of surviving the birth of his child.�
Hiei�s heart pounded as he listened to Kurama talk about the possibility of his own death. Not wanting to upset Kurama further, Hiei tried to contain his anger when he finally spoke. �Males aren�t equipped to give birth like females. How will it get out, and why does it take so much of your energy?�
Daring a glance at Hiei, Kurama could see that the fire demon was wrestling with the newfound information. �Youko kits remain very small until right before birth, allowing the �mother� to hide the pregnancy until the last month. I�m far enough along now, the baby is drawing large amounts of energy so she will be big enough to survive once she�s born. That will leave me weak at a time when I will need my strength, since Yukina will have to cut her from my body.�
Ruby eyes widened as Hiei stared at Kurama. �If I stay and share my ki with you and the baby, will you survive?�
Looking up at Hiei hopefully, Kurama nodded. �I should, yes. At least the odds will shift greatly in my favor.�
Seeing this as his opportunity to make it up to Kurama for failing to protect him on their last mission, Hiei shrugged. �I was thinking of sticking around anyway.�
Relief flooded Kurama, and he jumped up to hug Hiei. �Thank you Hiei. Now I won�t have to worry anymore. I know I�ll be fine with you here to take care of me.�
Knowing he was probably making Hiei uncomfortable, Kurama released him. As he did Kurama looked down at Hiei and frowned. �Hiei, did you grow? I swear you�re as tall as I am� I mean when I�m Shuuichi.�
With a smirk, Hiei turned away to remove his cloak. �Took you long enough to notice Fox. Evidently fire demons have a growth spurt when they reach adulthood. I must have reached mine some time in the last year or so.�
Turning away to hide his blush, Kurama remembered all too clearly helping initiate Hiei into his sexual adulthood. Untying his tunic and tossing it aside, Kurama realized there would be no better time than now to talk to Hiei about what had happened between them. Drawing a breath for courage, Kurama turned back to him but stopped when he saw Hiei staring at the swell of his abdomen.
When Kurama�s hand moved protectively over his tummy, Hiei looked up. �I couldn�t do it Kurama. I couldn�t carry that bastard�s sp� child. Nor will I ever allow a child of mine to be born. Makai or Ningenkai, the worlds are cruel, and I would never put a child through the pain and humiliation of being born a forbidden child.�
With his heart aching, Kurama knew now that he would never tell Hiei the truth about their night together. Leaving his silky white pants on, Kurama crawled in the bed. �That�s too bad Hiei, because I happen to be grateful for the opportunity to love and protect this child, no matter who her father might be.�
Once again, Hiei mistook the break in Kurama�s voice for fatigue. Stripping down to his boxers, Hiei crawled in beside the Youko. �So how does this work Fox? Do you want to draw energy from me the way you were earlier or what?�
Pushing his sadness away, Kurama tried to smile. �Actually Fire-Fly, could you feed your ki directly to the baby? My energy should be stronger if I can rest and replenish it myself.�
It took a few awkward tries, but the demon�s finally settled comfortably together. Hiei was laying on his back, with Kurama curled at his side with his head resting on the fire demon�s shoulder. When Hiei�s hand hesitated, Kurama took it in his and laid it on his stomach. The moment Hiei raised his ki, Kurama moaned in pleasure. �Inari Hiei, that feels so good. It�s like a huge weight has been lifted from my chest.�
Tentatively, Hiei�s other hand came up to rest on Kurama�s hair. Slowly, in case his touch was not welcome, Hiei stroked his fingers through Kurama�s long silver hair. Another soft moan passed the Youko�s lips as Kurama cuddled closer. A moment later the fire demon was surprised to hear soft purring and knew that Kurama had fallen asleep.
Though he was satisfied that for now that Kurama was safe, it was a long time before Hiei slept.
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