• 1-The Betrayal
• 2-Chapter 2
• 3-Chapter 3
• 4-Chapter 4
• 5-Chapter 5
• 6-Chapter 6
• 7-Chapter 7

The Betrayal

The ringing of the doorbell woke Kurama up. He blinked his eyes open, noting with satisfaction that Keiko was sleeping with a smile on her face, tucked in between Hiei and himself. He untangled his limbs from his two sleeping mates and quickly got dressed as whoever was at the door seemed terribly impatient. He quickly went downstairs and opened the door only to see the two people that he definitely did not expect--nor want--to see on his doorstep.

Yusuke and Botan.

Yusuke pushed open the door, letting Botan in behind him. "Listen, Kurama, I need your help. I'm afraid I kinda got into a little trouble today with Hiei. Can you help?" The toushin said as he and Botan came to stand so that their backs were to Kurama's staircase, while the red head's was to the front door.

Hearing this, Kurama decided it would be amusing to string Yusuke along a little, "I cannot help when I don't know what I'm helping with, Yusuke. What did you do?" He said as he felt Hiei and Keiko starting to stir upstairs and was thankful that Yusuke and Botan would not spot them right away if they came down the stairs.

"Well, ah, it's kinda complicated," Yusuke began, rubbing the back of his neck nervously while Botan shifted beside him uncomfortably. "You see... Botan and I... sorta mated."

Kurama blinked. 'Well, this certainly puts a whole new light on the situation.' He thought. "And what does this have to do with Hiei?" The kitsune continued, drawing out the conversation as he indeed caught sight of his two mates descending the staircase over his visitors' shoulders. The pair paused at the base when they saw who was there with him. Hiei and Keiko waited to hear what Yusuke was going to say.

"Well, it seems that I, ah, well, Hell!" He fumbled around, trying to find the words until finally Botan stepped in for him.

"It seems that Hiei has had feelings for Keiko that no one knew about and of course when she found out about us she was hurt, and then somehow Hiei found out and so now we have this lovely mess and Hiei actually threatened Yusuke!" The ferry girl babbled in typical Botan fashion.

Hiei stepped forward then, followed by Keiko. "I did indeed, Detective. I did not realize how much you loved the ferry onna, and you did not realize how much we both," He added as Kurama moved beside him, placing Keiko between them, "Loved Keiko."

Both Yusuke and Botan sweatdropped as they took in the sight of Kurama, Keiko and Hiei standing close to one another, looking for all the world as if they belonged together. Botan looked like she might faint at any moment, while Yusuke stammered, searching for something to say. "Where did... W-w-when... how... both of you?!"

Kurama stood slightly in front of Hiei and Keiko, as he had not voiced his disagreement with Yusuke yet. "It is a rare occurance, true, but it has happened. Hiei is Keiko's primary mate, I am her secondary." He looked hard at Yusuke. "You hurt our flower, Yusuke. I shall be lenient on you due to your mating with Botan, though I must ask, how long have you been mated? It could not have been before you had our mate in your bed. Though I am compelled to ask, were you aware of your feelings for Botan before you took Keiko?" ~Forgive me for my harsh words, but I must find out what drove Yusuke to do this to you, Keiko.~

Kurama heard both Keiko and Hiei's mental agreements and focused his attention back on Yusuke. The toushin was silent for a moment, glancing at Keiko only once before turning his head away in shame. Botan moved to stand beside her mate in order to give him the support he obviously needed to answer Kurama's question.

"Look, I know that I hurt Keiko... that we both did, and we're sorry. I know that's not enough, but what else can I say? It's the truth and there's nothing I can do or say to change that. And you're right Kurama. Botan and I were mated after Keiko and I... well... once Keiko and I'd... made love. I knew then that she wasn't the one meant to be my mate." Here Yusuke turned pleading eyes back on his former girl-friend. "I mean it, Keiko. If I'd known before hand I wouldn't have touched you in that way. But I was denying my feelings at the time and thought that you were the one for me. I honestly thought that." He sighed, dropping his gaze once again as he continued. "Botan and I mated about a week or so after that. We've been trying to figure out a way to break it to you ever since then. Honest."

Keiko stepped forward. She felt slightly better knowing that Yusuke honestly thought that he'd cared for her at the time. "I've mated, Yusuke. Twice in one day." She added, blushing slightly. "Anyway, I know what it feels like now. Hiei, and Kurama," She reached out to both of them, right hand to Hiei, left hand to Kurama. She hadn't had time to replace her wards so her dragon head was visible, complete with the rose. "I know what love actually feels like now, thanks to my mates." She smiled as they both clasped her hands with their own.

Hiei and Kurama both watched her with approval, she had always been able to stand up to Yusuke. Hiei hadn't revealed just how worried he had been when her spirit had apparently been broken. Kurama just noted that she didn't appear to be heartbroken over the ex-spirit detective. Yusuke and Botan both seemed relieved at Keiko's words and after another round of apologies and well wishes to the new mates, they took their leave.

Yusuke and Botan walked away from Kurama's place. "Damn! Never knew they both fell for her! I'm lucky I'm still in one peice!" Yusuke told Botan.

"You know, Yusuke, I think the only thing that saved you there was the fact that you mated with me." Botan replied, holding Yusuke's arm as they walked.

"I guess you're right," Yusuke replied, bringing his free hand up to rub the back of his neck sheepishly. "Man, this is wierd, though."

Botan nodded. "I certainly never would have thought of Hiei, or Kurama, much less both, with Keiko." She hung her head. "She's really sweet, I'm terribly sorry that we ended up hurting one of your oldest friends."

Yusuke stopped walking, pullling Botan to him as he did so, "Hey, hey, don't be that way," He murmured, tipping her head back so that he could see her eyes. "It all turned out okay in the end, didn't it?"

Botan nodded, her eyes drifting closed when Yusuke leaned down to press his lips briefly to hers in a tender kiss.

Pullling back, Yusuke gave her a devish grin, "Besides, if anything I'd say Keiko owed us one. I mean, she wouldn't have ended up with those two if we'd have been able to control ourselves around each other."

Botan pulled back briefly, to give him a whack on the head. "You don't need to put it that way, baka!" She moderated her tone, even though Yusuke could tell that she was half joking, half serious. "I know that it all came out all right in the end, Yusuke, but that doesn't halt the fact that we hurt her. After all, you did sleep with her once. I almost didn't forgive you that one when I found out." Botan sighed as they both remembered the day that this whole situation had really begun.

Flashback

Botan had been hanging out with Yusuke for most of the day, him skipping school as he did all too frequently and her having a rare day off. Koenma owed her for the numerous extra duties that she had been doing as of late. It had been rather hot when there had come a brief shower, one of the one's brought on by too much humidity. Botan's t-shirt had been plastered to her skin after that, and laughing, they had made their way into the park, ducking underneath the deep foliage to escape the rain that continued to downpour around them.

Yusuke tried to avoid looking at her breasts, the outline clearly delienated by her bra. He licked suddenly dry lips as he felt his arousal starting to come to life. He'd only felt it twice now since his demon blood had awoken. Once with Keiko, now with Botan, but there the similarity ended. There was something vital with Botan that hadn't been present with Keiko, a kind of connectedness. He had no clue what exactly he was feeling, but it was something that was quickly overriding his conscience that was telling him, You've already had sex with Keiko, don't betray her! When the other side was telling him, Who cares, she's not your true mate and you know it. In a shaky voice he said, "Botan, maybe you should leave now."

Botan just looked at him, unaware of the thoughts that he was having, or the state of her shirt. "Yusuke?" She looked at him and was caught in his eyes.

"Now, Botan, can you leave?" Yusuke asked, even though his hand was coming up to cup her cheek and his other was moving to her hip.

Botan felt herself flushing, but shook her head, feeling strangely drawn to him. "No, Yusuke, I don't think I can." She whispered, closing the gap between their lips.

Yusuke kissed her back.

End Flashback

"I know, and I still can't believe we didn't realize it when we mated." Yusuke replied after remembering that afternoon.

"Think they'll be okay?" Botan asked, looking back at Kurama's place.

Yusuke nodded, "Yeah, I think they'll be just fine."

Once Yusuke and Botan had left, Kurama turned around to face his new mates. His mates. Never in his long life had the kitsune ever figured that he would one day be bound to a ningen female whom he loved with all his heart, as well as to a fire youkai who had stealthily worked his way into his heart as well.

He smiled contentedly as he watched Keiko snuggle into Hiei's arms. Unknowingly, his thoughts mirrored Hiei's from the previous night. 'They're beautiful together.'

As he watched, Hiei's crimson eyes rose from where they'd been gazing adoringly on Keiko to focus on him. A similar smile, granted not as noticable, graced the dark youkai's lips as he extended an arm in welcome for Kurama to join them in the embrace.

Kurama noticed the slight smile and returned it, his eyes taking on a golden sheen as he went to join his mates, sharing in the three way embrace. One arm was around Keiko and the other around Hiei. He felt one of Keiko's arms and one of Hiei's go around him as well. It was still kind of new to them, but it felt nice. "Shall we retire upstairs and explore our bonds a little more?"

He felt Keiko's meek nod against his chest even as Hiei's affirmative "Hn," filled his ears, and Kurama smiled.

Taking each of them by the hand, he led them to his bedroom once again. He softly kissed Keiko, drawing Hiei closer and broke the kiss with her and turned his intense gaze towards Hiei.

Hiei's eyes instantly narrowed, but in a non-threatening way. "Don't even think about it, Fox. I'm not that way."

Kurama chuckled, "Yes, I know, Hiei, but a kiss is a measure of affection, much as an embrace is." He drew them over to the bed and sat down. "We need to explore, not only each others bodies, but boundaries as well. We are mates, tied to each other, and now we must learn how this will work."

Keiko nodded in agreement, "Kurama's right. Let's just take it one step at a time and see how it goes."

Hiei's eyes flickered from Kurama to Keiko and back again before he too nodded. Standing, he reached out and slowly untied the belt of Keiko's robe, allowing the material to part and reveal her luscious flesh to his gaze. His eyes tracked the article of clothing as it fell to the floor when Keiko shrugged her shoulders lightly to dislodge it. His hungry gaze moved back up Keiko's now nude body, his hands working to remove his own robe this time and from the side he sensed Kurama removing his clothing as well. Once undressed, Hiei moved to draw Keiko into his arms, brushing her lips with his as he leaned back onto the bed, pulling Keiko along with him. Kurama followed them to the soft mattress as well, silently observing the kissing pair. Idly, the kitsune lifted one hand to trail his fingers lightly along the curve of Keiko's behind, delighted when a delicious shiver ran through her, causing her to moan lightly into Hiei's mouth.

Kurama lowered his mouth to Keiko's shoulder, grazing her nape with his teeth, then soothing the area with his tongue. He reached down and turned the kissing pair with a gentle movement so that they were all laying on their sides with Keiko facing Hiei, her back towards him. He gave a grin reminiscent of his youko days and asked, "Keiko sandwich anyone?"

Keiko giggled despite herself and even Hiei allowed an amused chuckle to pass his lips even as they sought out Keiko's own to muffle both their sounds. One of Keiko's hands rose up to cup the back of Kurama's head, anchoring it to the spot on her neck he was nibbling on while the other sought to clutch at Hiei's shoulder.

Hiei noticed this and clutched at her shoulders, feeling Kurama's chest pressing against her back. She didn't seem to mind being 'sandwiched' as Kurama had put it, in fact she seemed to be enjoying it quite thoroughly. He couldn't bring himself to kiss the kitsune yet, but this seemed to be just a different version of their three way hug which he had, for the first time, relaxed into. One of his arms was just around Keiko, the other was around Kurama's shoulders, holding him in place, much as Kurama was holding Keiko in place.

Previously, they had all been dressed, now, it was skin to skin. Keiko's was as he remembered it, but Kurama's was very soft as well, almost rivaling Keiko's. This time, when he spilled his seed, he fully intended to do so within his mate. The question then became, how would they work this? Kurama had to have some ideas. The real question, was how willing was Keiko to experiment. He deepened the kiss, resolving to ask before they got too much further.

Kurama felt Hiei's hand caressing his shoulder and Keiko's hand holding his head in place and moaned against Keiko, nibbling at the juncture of her neck and shoulder. He moved one of his hands around to the front of Keiko, cupping a soft globe in his hand, softly kneading the fullness as he felt Hiei's hard chest pressing on the back of his hand while the other went to Hiei's shoulderblade, caressing it much the same way that Hiei was caressing his own shoulder. He felt a sense of relief as Hiei accepted his touch, if not his kiss.

He sent his thought to each of his mates, 'I think we're going to go up in flames.'

'Hn, and we've barely begun, Fox.'

'If we've only just begun, then don't both of you think we should... pick up the pace?'

Both demons were startled to hear Keiko's response in their heads and stopped what they were doing, but on the heels of this was the realization of what their mate had said.

Kurama found himself almost painfully hard at her words, but still wanted to take some time exploring the three way relationship that still seemed terribly fragile. 'Yes, Keiko, but don't you think we need to build the flames a bit?'

Hiei found himself waiting on their mate's response before adding one of his own. He too wanted to explore some unknown territory. Keiko was still terribly innocent and he was not entirely sure that she knew what she was asking.

Keiko's teasing response was not what they would have expected from their brown haired lover. 'Mom always told me to never play with fire, it could be dangerous. Then again, I never did always listen to my mother...'

Hiei found himself laughing, startling both of the other two. "Hn, playing with fire, are you?"

Kurama moved his mouth to her ear, giving it a nip before whispering, "We shall try to prevent you from getting burned, Keiko, only pleasure."

Keiko shuddered as the two demons proceeded to do just that, both their touches causing emmense amounts of pure, unadultered pleasure to wash over her as she was trapped helplessly-willingly-between them.

"I think... I may be in more danger of being burned by your touches than from any fire." She moaned even as the two demons shifted her to lay on her back between them so that both of their hands could share in a more thorough exploration of her body.

Hiei looked at the gleam in the fox's eyes and knew that he was in his element. Hiei was not as sure of himself, as he rarely let anyone close to him. He knew that Kurama had always been a friend, but didn't realize that he cared this deeply for the displaced kitsune. Now Keiko... he had known for a long time that he cared for her and would mate with her, if Yusuke ever let her go. He watched as Kurama bent down, absently tossing his crimson hair over his shoulder so that it wouldn't get in the way as he went after Keiko's neck, nibbling once more.

He was startled to feel Keiko's hand grab one of his, Kurama grabbing the other and pulling him to them. Kurama put the one he was holding on Keiko's breast that was underneath his chest, following the movements of Hiei's hand, gently bringing the peak to hardness, then kneading the softness. Hiei's hand was trapped between Keiko's softness and Kurama's long tapered hand. He moaned into the other side of Keiko's neck as she took the hand that she was holding to her shoulder. Hiei moved his mouth along the expanse of her collar bone, kissing his way down it, using his hand at Keiko's shoulder to balance.

Kurama sensed the change in course of Hiei's attentions and took the chance to take possession of Keiko's mouth, effectively smothering her moans with an intensely heated kiss. Hiei released Keiko's shoulder as he made his way down the expanse of his mate's body, kissing, licking and gently biting at the tender flesh as he went. His hands followed in the wake of his administrations, touching, caressing and molding her curves with his palms. His fingers tweaked her nipples lightly before moving further down to cup the fullness of her breasts. In the meantime, Kurama had taken full possession of Keiko's mouth, his tongue diving between her lips as he tasted the sweetness of his beloved. The kitsune's hands were just as active as the fire demon's, one caressing the silky length of Keiko's neck, while the other dove down, cautiously burying itself in the softness of Hiei's hair.

Hiei paused a moment, adjusting to the feel of Kurama's fingers gently tangled in his hair, before reaching up and brushing the kitsune's arm lightly in acknowledgement and continuing his exploration of Keiko's body. He never quite released Kurama's arm though, and left the fingers buried within his hair, gently holding him to Keiko's breast when he felt her hand thread through his hair as well, resting on top of Kurama's. Hiei moved one hand to Keiko's neglected breast while the other trailed its way up Kurama's arm and started some exploration as well, he went slowly, so as not to shock Kurama, but still he was curious about this other who had surprisingly crept into his heart.

Kurama felt the first tentative brush against his side and moaned into Keiko's mouth. He gently moved his hand from under Keiko's within Hiei's hair, letting her have free riegn in it. The hand at her neck moved down her side, caressing her ribs and resting on her hip, his other hand moved so that it rested on Hiei's, letting him know, as Hiei had done, that his touch was welcome.

Keiko felt the shift in her lovers' hands and it distracted her from her pleasure. She had been enjoying it emmensely. She allowed her eyelids to flutter open and glanced down at the two delicious looking demons who were sprawled beside her, one on each side. With awe, she spied where Kurama and Hiei's hands now resided and curiosity got the better of her.

'What are you two doing?' She asked mentally, so as not to startle them.

Kurama lifted his head, holding onto Hiei's hand when he saw the fire demon turn bright red and could feel the sudden tenseness, not quite reluctance, but certainly embarrassement. "Keiko, our love, we are taking things one step at a time. Hence why, even though you freely asked for a quicker pace, Hiei and I require a slower one. We are feeling our way into a new stage of our relationship and need to take it slowly." He turned his attention to Hiei, "If you are not comfortable, you don't have to do this." He softly told the fire demon, gently stroking the hand that he had previously trapped when he felt Hiei panic at Keiko's words.

Hiei felt the reassurance and silently cursed himself at needing it from Kurama. He rested his hand, keeping it on the kitsune's side and lifted his head. He knew his blush was evident, "Hn." He said as he nodded. "Does this disturb you, Keiko?"

Keiko smiled softly, "No, not at all. This should be something for all three of us to share and enjoy, not be tense or embarrassed about." She said, softly cupping the side of Hiei's face. Turning to Kurama, she said, "I can tell that you're much more knowlegeable in this than either me or Hiei. We trust you to guide us through this." before planting a tender kiss on his lips.

Hiei leaned into Keiko's hand, grateful of her understanding. She was everything a true mate should be to both of them in every sense of the word. "Thank you, Keiko." He turned to the kitsune. "I will admit that you have much more experience in this arena than either of us, can you guide us through these first awkward stages?"

Kurama smiled at both of them. "I think our key here will be to take this slowly and if you truly feel uncomfortable, let the other know. All three of us can communicate telepathically, so even if your mouth is occupied, use your head and above all, if you are not comfortable doing something, you shouldn't feel obligated to do so."

"As with the kiss you offered earlier?" Hiei asked.

Kurama nodded. "Exactly. Keiko, do you have anything you want to add?"

Keiko shook her head, she had nothing to say, only wanting to continue with the pleasurable actions they had been taking part in earlier.

Hiei bent his head, feeling much better now that things were out in the open. He didn't like hiding his feelings from these two, especially as they were now tied together for eternity. His hand plumped up one of Keiko's breasts and took the peak within his mouth, tongueing it to hardness. He let his hand roam a little more freely on Kurama's chest.

Kurama continued stroking Hiei's hand as he captured Keiko's mouth in a deep kiss that left her breathless. His other hand moved from her hip where it had been resting to feel how wet she was. He wasn't sure, but she had seemed very open minded about their approach so far and he hoped that would continue.

Keiko gasped into Kurama's mouth the instant his tapered fingers brushed against her sex, the simple touch sending shockwaves of electric ecstacy rushing through her entire body. Her hips involuntarily arched from the bed and into the redhead's touch, begging for him to explore more thoroughly and to bring her to that glorious rapture she knew would eventually consume her. She clutched at them both, her hands once again taking up residence in rivers of crimson and obsidian silk as she gave herself over to her demon lovers.

Hiei would have liked to join his fingers in the same area as Kurama's hand, but in their present positions, it was just a little too awkward. He contented himself with suckling at Keiko's breast as if he were a babe. He was suddenly bombarded by a vision of Keiko cradling two infants, one obviously his and the other was obviously the kitsune's. The sight made him suddenly, painfully hard. So much so that he groaned, whether from pain, or wistfulness, even he could not tell. He'd never been prophetic before, but this had seemed so strong and so real. He wanted that scene so badly that it hurt and both his hands stilled as he wondered if they would want the same thing.

He got his answer in the form of the sudden gasps that erupted from both his mates as their bodies froze in shocked surprise. Hiei lifted his head from Keiko's chest, looking up to find Kurama casting a shocked, but somewhat hopeful gaze between him and Keiko while Keiko's eyes were shimmering with what looked like the beginnings of tears.

Kurama found himself caught between shock and hope, almost not daring to reach out and take the vision that had obviously flashed through their minds. "Hiei?" Was all he could ask in a throaty whisper, as if on the verge of crying.

"I know, Fox." Hiei replied, in just as hoarse a voice. "And yes, I think it was." He turned to Keiko. "How about you?"

Keiko wasn't sure exactly sure what she had just saw flash through her mind or why it seemed that Kurama and Hiei had seen the same thing. Was it a sign that she would soon be bearing them both a child? For some reason, this thought did not bother her as it really should have. After all, she was only in high school. Granted it was her last year, but still, she had a whole semester to go. Even so, happy tears silently spilled forth, flowing from her eyes and down her cheeks. She smiled at him, her lips trembling slightly.

"I think it's wonderful." She finally said, putting both the fire apparition and kitsune at ease. They had both, at first, become alarmed at her tears.

Kurama couldn't describe the emotions sweeping through him. They didn't quite close his vocal chords, but the moment seemed too precious to break with verbal speech. 'I don't know what to say.'

'Then say nothing, Fox. I think I feel the same way. Keiko, are you sure you don't mind? I know that Kurama and yourself are both still in school. Will this cause problems?' Hiei asked seriously, the planner within him coming to the forefront.

"I know I'm still in school, and I won't deny that it'll cause some problems, but... I can honestly say that yes, I do want this." She took one of each of their hands and laid it over her pounding heart, "With all my heart." She whispered, her throat clogged from emotion.

Her words touched both demons deeply and they returned matching looks of adoration toward their mate, assuring her that they would be by her side throughout this and any other trial that they might face. Together.

Hiei broke the embrace first. He smiled at the other two, "Shall we work on making my vision reality, then?"

Kurama smiled back as well. "If necessary, I know of a place that I can exchange Makai coin for Japanese yen, so we should be fine. Two children of the Makai taught by those who had to learn love. Sounds like we may be opening a new chapter in youkai history." He bent down to give a quick kiss to Keiko. "I agree with Hiei, let's make this vision come true."