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MISSING YOU	By : ShioriFoxiesMom Category: Yuyu Hakusho > Yaoi - Male/Male > Hiei/Kurama Views: 5087 -:- Recommendations : 1 -:- Currently Reading : 0
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God I love it and I hate it when I have an opening chapter that gets such great reviews. It�s great that you like it, but I�m always worried that the story won�t live up to your expectations. That�s why I really contemplated making that first chapter a one shot, leaving the rest to your imagination. Of course I didn�t do that, sooooo�
I hope you�re ready for this because I�ve taken this story down a road I�ve never traveled before. You�ll see what I mean in just a minute. Since I am I diehard Kurama and Hiei fan, you all know where this is going to end up, but the road to happily ever after is usually (at least in my stories) a very bumpy road.
Thanks so much for the great reviews. Please keep them coming.

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CHAPTER 2

Three years had passed since Kurama had left Makai� Three years since he had last taken his Youko form� Three years since he had seen Hiei. Not once in all that time had he had word of Hiei or even much from his friends. When he�d returned from Makai, Kurama had cut all ties with his former life.
For a while, Yusuke and the others had attempted to keep the lines of communication open, but when Kurama had refused to see them, answer their calls or return their messages, they had eventually given up. The last word he�d had from them was an invitation to the Urameshi and Kuwabara double wedding. Realizing that Hiei might attend his sister�s wedding, Kurama had almost given in and gone. Not wanting to reopen old wounds, Kurama had eventually declined.
Nothing however prevented Kurama�s mind from straying to thoughts of Hiei. Something as simple as seeing a flicker of movement in a distant tree would have memories of the little fire demon flooding his mind. Kurama tried to always stay busy, because it only took an idle moment for the redhead to be taken away by daydreams of the man he knew he would always love.
Even now, as he walked through the park and saw a group of people having a picnic, Kurama was reminded of the many times he had coerced Hiei into joining their friends for a bit of fun. Two ladies were on a blanket, removing food from a large basket. Not far away, two men were kicking a soccer ball back and forth as a third man stood apart from them, as if detaching himself from the group.
Suddenly realizing that the familiar scene before him was not induced by a memory, Kurama came to an abrupt halt. When his companion glanced at him curiously, Kurama gave an apologetic smile. �Let�s go this way.�
Hoping to get away unseen, Kurama took a path away from the picnickers. A moment later he knew his efforts were in vain when a voice called out. �Kurama! Hey Kurama!�
Ignoring the call, Kurama kept walking, but his companion pulled on his arm. �Shuuichi, I think that man is talking to you.�
Knowing there was no way to avoid the situation without being rude, Kurama turned and pretended to be surprised. �Yusuke, it�s nice to see you.�
As Yusuke ran up to him, he laughed. �Don�t give me that pleasant bullshit. It�s been too long man.�
Kurama�s companion was forced to take a step back when Yusuke pulled him into a big hug. �Damn it�s good to see you Kurama. Come on over and say hi to everyone.�
Not giving Kurama a chance to say no, Yusuke grabbed his wrist and pulled him along. With barely time to glace over his shoulder to make sure his companion was following, Kurama suddenly found himself surrounded by his old friends. Like Yusuke, Kuwabara gave him a big hug. �Damn Kurama, you look good.�
The moment Kuwabara released him he found Keiko in his arms. �Kurama, how have you been?�
Before he could answer Yukina was there hugging and kissing him as well. �Oh Kurama, we missed you so much.�
Up until now, Kurama�s eyes had managed to avoid the one person he wanted most to see. Now however. he was frozen in place as his green eyes locked with Hiei�s. Before he could say anything though, a small voice behind him drew his attention. �Shuuichi?�
With his heart aching, Kurama turned and held a hand out to his companion. �Come, let me introduce you to my friends. This is Yusuke and Yukina Urameshi. This is Kazuma and Keiko Kuwabara. And the man over there would be Hiei. Everyone, this is Maya� my wife.�
There was a moment of stunned silence before the girls rushed forward to congratulate Maya. Ignoring them, Kurama turned to look at Hiei. Not surprisingly, Hiei had turned away, so Kurama wasn�t able to read his expression. Needing to say something, but not wanting the others to hear, Kurama reached out with his mind. �Hiei?�

Not getting a response, Kurama tried again. �I missed you Dragon.�

Disheartened when Hiei still didn�t answer, Kurama turned back to his wife and friends. Beside him Maya was blushing at something Keiko said. �Yes, Shuuichi and I are very excited about the baby. It�s due in just a few weeks.�
Behind him, Kurama didn�t see Hiei�s head whip around to stare in shock at his back. Nor did he see the sad look of longing in the fire demon�s eyes when he turned away again.
Not knowing whether Hiei would be hurt, angry or indifferent to his presence, Kurama wanted to leave. �It was nice to see all of you again, but Maya and I must be going.�
After politely declining the girls� invitation to join them, Kurama glanced one last time at Hiei�s back and whispered with his mind. �Goodbye Hiei.�

Before he could take Maya�s arm and walk away though, Yukina rushed forward. �Kurama wait! Something has happened, and we need your help.�
Hearing his sister�s plea, Hiei turned and growled. �Yukina no! We don�t need his help!�
Kurama�s heart ached, knowing it wasn�t help Hiei was refusing, just his help. Yukina however ignored her brother. When she glanced at Maya, Kurama knew she was choosing her words carefully. �Kurama, something� attacked Hiei. His headband, only covers a scar now and the dragon is no more than a tattoo.�
When Kurama�s eyes turned to Hiei in concern, the fire demon turned and walked away in a huff. Anxiously, Kurama�s mind called out. �Hiei, what happened? Who hurt you? Damn it Hiei, answer me!�

When Yukina�s hand touched his arm, Kurama turned to look at her. In an ancient Makai language that Kurama hadn�t heard in over a century, Yukina whispered. �He can�t hear you anymore.�
Maya looked on in shock as Kurama spoke in the same strange language Yukina had used. �Yukina, what happened? Who did this to him?�
Yukina shook her head and answered in the Makai language. �We don�t know. A six weeks ago Hiei�s powers began to weaken. Mukuro�s scientist and healers did everything they could, but within two weeks, the jagon had sealed shut and the dragon�s power was gone. Ten days ago, Mukuro banished him here. He had grown so weak he was prey for even the lowest level demon. She provided us with all of their findings in hopes that we could figure out what happened to him.�
For several moments, Kurama stood there staring at the ground as he wrestled between his vow to walk away from his demon life and wanting to protect the man he loved. When he finally looked up at Yukina, there were hints of gold in his green eyes. Even though she couldn�t understand his words, Maya�s eyes widened at the deep tone she heard in her husband�s voice. �It won�t be easy to make Hiei accept my help.�
Relieved that he had agreed, Yukina sighed. �Thank you. I�ve been trying to convince Hiei to allow me to contact you since he got here. Kurama, I don�t know what happened between the two of you, but perhaps if you spoke to him alone you could make him change his mind. It might help you to know that Hiei goes out late at night and trains in the forest.�
When Yusuke walked up and put his hands on Yukina�s shoulders Kurama looked at them and then at Keiko standing in Kuwabara�s arms. Reverting back to Japanese, Kurama smirked. �I�ll help on one condition. The first chance we get, you four are going to have to tell me how Yukina ended up a Urameshi and Keiko ended up a Kuwabara.�
When everyone laughed accept Maya, Kurama gave her a guilty look. �I�m sorry Maya, that was rude of us to talk in our old secret code. It�s just that Yukina�s brother Hiei is very private and wouldn�t like us talking about him in front of someone he doesn�t know.�
When she nodded her understanding, Kurama and Maya said their goodbyes and were on their way. As they silently finished their walk, Kurama couldn�t prevent himself from using his ki and his plants to search for Hiei. When he found the fire demon just a few yards away, watching from the bushes, Kurama had to stop himself from rushing to him. Even from this distance, Kurama could sense that Hiei�s youki was almost nonexistent.
Though he feared for Hiei�s safety, Kurama forced himself to leave the park. Half an hour later, when they arrived at their apartment, Kurama waited for Maya�s inevitable questions. Sure enough, she had no sooner taken off the sweater she was wearing when Maya turned to him. �Shuuichi, who are those people? We�ve known each other since we were kids, yet the only one of them I�ve ever seen is Hiei. In high school, I remember him meeting you after school several times.�
With a sigh, Kurama replied sadly. �We were all friends a long time ago Maya. In fact, Hiei used to be my best friend.�
Maya frowned. �What do you mean by �were� and �used to be�?�
With a far off look in his eyes, Kurama answered. �It�s complicated Maya. Suffice it to say that our lives were destined to take different paths, and I choose to walk my path alone.�
Eyes widening at her husband�s words, Maya could only stare as Kurama turned and went into the bedroom. Not knowing what else to do, Maya went to the kitchen to start dinner.
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Later that night, Kurama slipped quietly from his bed and dressed in the dark. Making his way through the dark apartment, Kurama retrieved something from the top of the hall closet before silently leaving the apartment. Needing time to clear his head, and collect his thoughts and feelings, Kurama began to run. Arriving at the temple later, he prayed he�d be able to convince Hiei to accept his help.
Bypassing the dark temple, Kurama headed for the forest beyond. It didn�t take him long to locate Hiei. Using a tree for cover, Kurama stood watching the fire demon in the moonlight. Every time Hiei used his katana to slice down a plant or hack at a tree, Kurama cringed but remained silent.
After a few minutes, Kurama decided to test Hiei�s senses and released the hold he�d had on his spirit energy. Kurama�s heart sank when it became apparent that Hiei hadn�t felt him. Moving away from the tree, Kurama stepped closer. When he was only a few feet away, Hiei finally turned, aiming his katana at him. Coming to an abrupt halt, Kurama didn�t flinch when he felt the tip of the blade at his throat. �Damn it Kurama! I could have killed you!�
Careful not to make any sudden moves, Kurama smirked. �Then I guess I should be grateful that your skill with a sword isn�t directly linked to you youki.�
Sheathing his katana, Hiei grunted. �What the hell are you doing here Fox?�
Calm green eyes met and held Hiei�s angry gaze. �Yukina asked for my help Hiei, but I won�t do it without your consent.�
Turning away, Hiei growled. �Then go home to your WIFE! I don�t want YOUR help!�
Hearing the venom in Hiei�s voice, Kurama almost flinched. Realizing that reasoning with him wouldn�t work, Kurama snapped. �If I had been any other demon a moment ago Hiei, you�d be dead!�
Turning on him, Hiei shouted. �Why the hell do you think I come out here Kurama? Do you think I want to be a burden on my sister and the others? I wait out here night after night, but I don�t think I have enough youki left to attract the attention of even a lower level demon!�
Angry that Hiei was giving up, Kurama advanced on him. Without even realizing he was doing it, Hiei took a step back for each step Kurama took. �How dare you? Do you know what your death would do to Yukina now that she knows you�re her brother? Yusuke, Kuwabara and I would give our lives for you Hiei, and you want to throw your life away?�
When he finished, Kurama removed the long coat he wore. After withdrawing something from inside, he tossed the coat aside. Hearing what sounded like a sword being drawn from it�s sheath, Hiei instinctively drew his katana. A moment later the clank of metal on metal rang through the forest. Hiei�s eyes widened at the sight of Kurama swinging a sword at him. �What the hell are you doing Fox?�
Hiei was forced to block another attack as Kurama growled. �Making you fight for your life Hiei! If you win, you may choose your prize. If I win, you will agree to allow me to help you and give me your full cooperation.�
Hiei blocked three more attacks as he pondered Kurama�s proposal. �If I agree, you can�t use your stupid plants!�
Continuing his assault, Kurama nodded. �Agreed! In fact, I won�t use my powers at all. This will be a straight, man to man fight. Now, name your prize.�
Not even taking a moment to consider his options, Hiei replied. �If I win, you have to kill me.�
For just a split second, Kurama faltered, giving Hiei the opportunity to strike. Jumping away, Kurama paused to stare at Hiei. �You can�t ask that of me Dragon.�
Sheathing his katana, Hiei turned to walk away. �Then this fight is over.�
In his mind, Hiei counted. He smirked when on the count of three, Kurama called out. �Fine! But be prepared to lose!�
Drawing his katana, Hiei swung around in time to block Kurama�s next attack. With the stakes high, both men fought as if their lives depended on it. In Kurama�s case, Hiei�s life did depend on it. Though Hiei didn�t have his usual strength and speed, he was still a skilled swordsman. Even holding his powers back, and with an unfamiliar weapon, Kurama however was stronger and faster. This made for an interesting fight.
They altered between attacking and defending, with each man advancing before being forced to withdraw. Within a few minutes though, Hiei became angry. Kurama had taken several slices to his arms and clothes before Hiei realized it wasn�t a lack of skill, simply the redhead�s reluctance to actually wound the fire demon, that had gotten him injured. �Damn it Kurama, don�t insult me by holding back!�
With barely a nod of acknowledgement, Kurama attacked in earnest. Hiei spent the next ten minutes on the defensive before Kurama managed to disarm him. With Hiei pinned to a tree, with a blade at his throat, Kurama declared victory. �I will be at the temple tomorrow at ten. Be there!�
Lowering his sword, Kurama drove the tip into the ground between Hiei�s feet and turned away. Chest heaving from the intensity of the fight, Hiei frowned. �Why the hell did you leave your weapon?�
Picking up his coat and Kurama slipped it on before looking at Hiei. When he spoke his voice was filled with sadness. �I bought that as a gift for my Dragon for when I returned to Makai. You might as well have it now.�
Ruby eyes widened as he watched Kurama walk away and fade into the night. After a moment Hiei reached down to pick up the sword. Being an expert on weapons, Hiei could easily see it�s exquisite craftsmanship. This wasn�t one of the ornamental pieces to be found in the local shops. This was an antique, hand crafted, weapon made for battle. It�s blade was long, strong and deadly sharp. What drew his attention however was the finely sculpted handle. It was molded in the shape of a dragon, much like the dragon on his arm. On closer inspection, Hiei found it had two large, perfectly cut rubies for eyes.
For several minutes Hiei stood there staring at the sword. He was torn between the desire to throw Kurama�s gift away and wanting the exquisite piece. Greed finally won out and Hiei went to find it�s sheath. It was black, with another beautiful red-eyed dragon carved and painted on it. With both swords in hand, Hiei reluctantly returned to the temple.
A few yards away, Kurama had watched Hiei struggle to decide what to do with the weapon. He smiled sadly as he watched Hiei finally decide to keep his gift. When Hiei finally headed for the temple, Kurama headed home. Being in no particular hurry, Kurama jogged home. When he arrived he hung his coat in the closet then was headed to the bedroom when a light went on. �Shuuichi, is that you?�
With a sigh, Kurama answered. �I�m sorry I woke you Maya. Go back to bed.�
She was about to do as he said when she saw the condition of his shirt. �Shuuichi, what happened? Oh my god, you�re bleeding.�
Placing a hand on her shoulder, Kurama tried to steer her toward the bedroom. �It�s nothing I can�t take care of.�
Not to be put off, Maya pulled away from him. �Where�s the first aid kit, I�ll help you dress those wounds.�
Resigning himself to his fate, Kurama lead her to the bathroom and took the first aid kit from the closet shelf. As she inspected it�s contents, Kurama removed his tattered shirt and tossed it in the trash. Maya gasped when she saw the number of cuts on his arms and one on his side. �Maybe I should take you to the hospital.�
Wetting a towel, Kurama shook his head. �That won�t be necessary, they aren�t that bad.�
Together they cleaned and bandaged his wounds. When they finished, Maya nervously busied herself putting the first aid kit back together. �Shuuichi, I just realized that your tattoo looks almost exactly like the one I saw on Hiei�s arm at the park.�
Glancing in the mirror, Kurama looked at the tattoo on his arm. The black dragon circled up his right bicep with the head of the dragon peeking over the cap of his shoulder. It didn�t just look identical to Hiei�s dragon, it was identical, with only one difference. Trailing through the dragon�s body were four long scars. The scars from where Hiei had raked his nails across Kurama�s bicep the night they made love. After leaving Hiei in the morning, Kurama had treated the wounds with one of his plants to prevent them from healing properly.
Not feeling the need to explain the significance of the mark to his wife, Kurama simply nodded. �Yes Maya, it is just like Hiei�s.�
For the second time, Kurama turned and walked away, leaving his wife with unanswered questions. With an uneasy sigh, Maya turned off the bathroom light and went to bed.
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