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A GIFT OF LOVE

�Thoughts�

/Current aspect speaking to dormant aspect./

/Dormant aspect speaking to current aspect./

Chapter 3

Shina rubbed her tummy. �Mama, Daddy could be hours and I�m hungry now.�
�Me too and nothing sounds as good as that pizza. You know, if we go now, we could be back in time to have pizza for dinner with our family.� There was a mischievous sparkle in her eyes.
Shina looked shocked. �Mama! We can�t do that. Even if we covered our ears, our tails would give it away that we aren�t human. Besides, Daddy and Yokuro would freak.�
Kurama�s grin was growing. �Come on Little Fox, let�s live a little. You have some old ningen dresses the girls gave you, we could wear them and no one would see our tails. As for Hiei and Yokuro, they�ll just have to deal with it. I am tired of being mollycoddled. I�m still Yoko Kurama, one of the most powerful demons in Makai and more than capable of protecting us.�
Giggling, Shina grinned. �It does sound fun. Alright let�s go.�
In the den Shina dug in an old trunk for the ningen dresses Yuki gave her years ago. �Here they are. Oh Mama, we can�t wear these, they�re awful.�
Looking at the dresses Kurama laughed. �Yea, they are pretty bad but we�ll make do. I�ll take the white one, there�s no way I can wear yellow.�
Both were sun dresses, one was bright yellow with big sunflowers on it, the other was white with pink roses all over it. Neither vixen could stop laughing as they changed. Luckily the dresses both hung to mid calf completely covering their tails. The cut of the dresses also hid the subtle swell of their pregnant stomachs quite nicely.
Rummaging through the trunk again Shina came out with another dress, this one was a gauzy green. Tearing it into strips they used it like hair bands covering their ears. When they were done they looked at each other and laughed harder. �Oh Mama, do ningens really wear these things?�
Grinning, Kurama smoothed a hand down over the skirt his dress. �Actually, I think your grandmother Shiori had a dress just like this when I was a little boy.�

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Two hours later Hiei returned home. A frown crossed his brow when he didn�t find his mate or daughter. He reached up and removed the ward over the jagon. Quickly his frown turned to a look of pure anger. /Kuro, those two stupid vixens went to the Ningenkai! For a damn pizza! If Kurama lives through this I just might kill her myself./

/You know you don�t mean that Hiei, you�re just worried. We know where they went, let�s go get them./ Kuronue�s words spurred him into action and Hiei flitted off after his missing mate and daughter.
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With Kurama�s expertise she and Shina made it to a portal and into the Ningenkai without much opposition. The only two demons that got close enough to bother them were killed by Kurama�s rose whip. Though it had been decades since Kurama had been here he was still able to locate a pizza parlor without much difficulty.
Entering the restaurant Kurama and Shina looked around before taking a seat in a booth. When the waiter came over Kurama placed their order. When he walked away Shina leaned across the booth to whisper at Kurama. �Mama, we don�t have any money, how are we going to pay for the pizza?�
Kurama�s eyes wandered around the room a moment before lush pink lips curved in a smile. �I don�t think that will be a problem Little Fox. Stay beside me, watch and learn.�
Getting up, Kurama walked over to an old fashion juke box. Following the older Youko Shina looked at the unusual machine with interest. A moment later two men walked up and peered over their shoulders. �Hello ladies. Is there something interesting you�d like to hear?�
Turning her big green eyes up to the man near her Kurama looked him over and smiled. Turning back to the juke box Kurama pointed. �I seem to remember this was a good song.�
Reaching around her the man put a coin in the machine and it began to play. �Aerosmith, good choice. Retro music to go with your retro look. That�s cool. Since you appear to be alone why don�t you girls join us?�
Resting her left hand on his chest Kurama leaned close to whisper in his ear. �As interesting as that sounds I don�t think my� husband would approve. Thank you for the song though.�
Glancing down at the hand on his chest the man took in the rather worn looking ring on her third finger. Beside them Shina tried not to look alarmed as she watched Kurama pick the man�s pocket. �Mama, I think the pizza�s ready. We should get going before Daddy and Yokuro miss us.�
The man beside Shina looked at them surprised. �She�s your mother? Damn, I�ll bet that guy you mentioned is your boyfriend too isn�t he?�
Shina smiled sweetly. �He�s my� husband. Thank you for the invitation though. Bye.�
Dragging Kurama by the hand Shina returned to their table just as the waiter returned with their pizza. Quickly Kurama paid him then they picked up the pizza boxes and left.
Kurama and Shina were laughing as they exited the pizza parlor with three large pizzas. They hadn�t taken two steps when the sight before them brought them to a sudden stop. Hiei was leaning against a light post, arms crossed, glaring at them. Shina�s eyes widened and she took a step back and slightly behind Kurama.
Kurama lifted her chin and met his gaze. �Hiei-Koi��
She stopped when she heard him growl and saw his right arm smoke. She didn�t say another word. Quickly, she took Shina by the hand and pulled her toward the portal they had used.
Shina turned once to glance at Hiei. She had only seen her father this mad at her once before and had hoped never to see it again. Even knowing that Kurama would be the one to deal with Hiei, she hopped she wouldn't see that same look on her mate�s face.
When Shina snuck a glance at Kurama she knew the older Youko was just as reluctant to face her mate as Shina was to face Yokuro. With a sigh, both Youko walked a little faster. Their little lark was quickly turning into a nightmare.
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Kurama and Shina were at the low table in the tree house watching Hiei who was sitting on the window ledge staring out into the sunset. No one spoke, the pizza boxes sat unopened on the table.
�Yokuro!� Sensing her mate�s return Shina would have risen but a growl and glare from Hiei kept her in her seat.
One glance around the tree house gave Yokuro a good idea what had happened in his absence. His Dad was in the window, arms crossed, glaring at his Mom and mate. Shina and Kurama nervously looked back and forth between Hiei and Yokuro. On the table were three flat boxes with strange ningen writing on them.
Looking at his mate Yokuro held out his arms. Shina didn�t even glance at Hiei before jumping up and running into them. Using his hands to confirm what his eyes had seen, Yokuro made sure Shina and the baby were unharmed. �Are you and Mom alright? No one got hurt?�
�No Dragon-Fly, we�re both fine.� Sighing she leaned into his embrace.
Shina gasped as he grabbed her by the scruff. �First, I�d like to know what the hell you think you were doing going to the Ningenkai. Second what in the three worlds are you wearing? You look ridiculous.�
With a quick look at Hiei, Kurama answered. �Don�t be too mad at her Son. It was my idea, I talked her into it.�
Still holding Shina Yokuro glared at Kurama. �Mom, you and Dad have always said that females are more vulnerable to predators. It is also one of your rules that Shina not be allowed to go anywhere but Yukina�s or the fortress without protection and never to the Ningenkai. I guess it was negligent of us to assume that as a female, those rules would also apply to you.�
This was the closest Yokuro had ever come to addressing one of his parents in anger. Kurama had to admit her son had a legitimate argument. �Truthfully Yokuro, I hadn�t thought of it that way. I�ve been female for only three months. I�ve been powerful male for centuries. Regardless of my outside appearance, in my heart and soul I am a male and perfectly capable of protecting my daughter.�
When Kurama looked at Hiei she saw that his glare had softened to a slight scowl. When he held a hand out to her, she willingly went to him. �Kurama, I understand that in your mind you thought Shina had the great Yoko Kurama for protection today. You however have to accept that as a pregnant female, you will not instill fear in the hearts of your enemies. In your current condition you are just as vulnerable as Shina.�
Kurama bit her lip and nodded before Hiei continued. �To avoid another incident like today I will make this perfectly clear. The rules you and I made for Shina and my Kitten will apply to you until you can take your Youko form as a male again. I will not allow you to endanger your life, Shina�s or that of the babies you both carry. Is that understood Kurama?�
Kurama didn�t hesitate, she knew her mate and son were right. �Yes Hiei-Koi, I understand. You�re both right of course. I haven�t accepted that I�ll be more susceptible like this and I was beginning to resent how overprotective you and Kuronue have been. I promise I�ll be more careful in the future. Fire-Fly, will you forgive me for making you worry today? I don�t like it when you�re mad at me.�
Her answer was being drawn into his strong arms for a passionate kiss. Smiling at their parents, Shina and Yokuro were about to copy them when Shina suddenly realized her son was missing. �Dragon-Fly, where�s Hiro?�
�Relax Sweetheart, he stayed at the fortress. Kenji and Yuki let the kids have a sleepover.� When she calmed down Yokuro got his kiss.
When the makeup kissing was done Kurama and Shina grinned at each other then looked suggestively at Hiei. Kurama slipped her arm around him to guide him to the table. �Fire-Fly, your mate and daughter are still hungry but the pizza�s cold now.�
Shina was rubbing her tummy. �Daddy, you won�t make your pregnant foxes eat cold pizza will you?�
Hiei shook his head and nodded toward the boxes. �Hn. I�ll consider it if one of those is the way I like it.�
Kurama�s smile grew. �Koibito, would I get pizza and not make one a veggie for you?�
Hiei looked at Yokuro. �What do you think Son? It would serve them right to have to eat cold pizza.�
Yokuro suspiciously looked into one of the boxes then at the hungry Youko�s watching him. �That depends, what�s a pizza?�
Yokuro only looked slightly offended when his mate and parents laughed at his ignorance. �Sissy, Mom, I wouldn�t laugh if I were you. Have you looked in a mirror today? You still haven�t told me what the hell are you wearing.�
Laughter filled the tree house as they educated him on ningen food and the way ningen females dressed. Before they were finished however Kurama and Shina�s eyes widened in horror at what Hiei said to Yokuro. �Son, why don�t you ask Kurama and your mate how they paid for the pizza without any ningen money?�
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�Um� It�s chilly this morning.� Without opening her eyes Kurama secretly smiled as she realized why it was cold. Long, silky hair caressed the top of her bare thighs. Slipping an eye open to peek down at her lover, Kurama saw that Kuronue had pulled the covers off, exposing her naked form to the cool morning air. Lovingly she watched as he rubbed his cheek across the swell of her tummy. His warm breath whispered across her navel as he spoke softly to the child nestled within.
�Hello little one, it�s Kuro-Daddy. Shhh� we have to be quiet, Mama�s still sleeping. I can�t believe how big you�ve grown already. You�ll be coming out to play with us real soon but I need to talk to you first. Mama is the most precious thing in all the worlds to me and Hiei-Daddy and we worry about her. The end will be the hardest part for Mama so we want you to be real good for her when the time comes. Aunt Yukina says you should be here in a month or two, so I�ll see you soon sweet baby. Daddy loves you.� Kuronue gently kissed Kurama�s tummy then looked up to see his mate watching him with tears in her eyes.
Kuronue blushed before crawling up beside her to take her in his arms. �Sweetheart, I didn�t mean to make you cry. I thought you were still sleeping.�
Kurama nuzzled his neck, kissing and licking him before meeting his gaze. �Beloved, I will always remember that as the sweetest thing you have ever done for me. I love you so much Kuro-Darling.�
Kuronue wasn�t given a chance to respond as Kurama claimed his lips for a heart-stopping kiss. He didn�t resist when she pushed him down on the bed, straddled his hips and took his erection into her body.

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Hours later the lovers lay nestled in each others arms. Kurama was just waking from a brief nap to find her mate lazily running a hand over her feminine form. Smiling, she spied on him for the second time that morning. This time though when she heard his whispered words her smile faded to sadness and her tears returned. �Damn, I love you as a female.�
Kuronue didn�t see Kurama quickly close her eyes to hide her tears. A few minutes later, with her disappointment well hidden, Kurama pretended to waken. �So, sleeping beauty finally decided to wake up. It�s time to get up Foxie, I�ll bet our kit is hungry.�
Kurama only nodded and rose to dress. Kuronue didn�t seem to notice how quiet his mate had become as he talked happily about the babies she and Shina would be having soon.
By the afternoon Kurama�s sadness was almost overwhelming. She had quietly watched as Kuronue went out to train with Hiro, then went alone to the garden. No one even realized she was upset.
Shina and Yokuro were just returning from a trip to town when Yokuro felt an unusually cold breeze. As he turned towards the sudden chill he called to his mate. �Shina, get Dad, something�s wrong!�
Not waiting for her to respond he ran into the garden hesitating a moment at the destruction before him. Seeing Kurama kneeling amongst her flowers, crying, he rushed to her side and pulled her into his arms. �Mom, are you hurt? What happened?�
He was even more worried when she curled up against his chest and cried. �What am I going to do? I don�t know how I�ll go on if I lose him again.�
Surprised, Yokuro held her close. �Who are you going to lose Mom? No one�s going anywhere.�
When Kuronue ran into the garden, his only concern was getting to his mate. Gently he ran his hands along her form to make sure she and the baby were unharmed before reaching to take her from Yokuro. When he tried to slip her into his arms she held tighter to Yokuro and cried out. �No! It hurts too much. I want Hiei.�

/Kuro let me out, now! She needs me./ Shocked, Kuronue shook his head at Hiei. /No Hiei, I don�t even know what I did wrong. I have to fix this./

/Let me calm her down and we�ll figure it out together. Kuronue, we can�t have her this upset so far into her pregnancy. I promise to let you back out to make things right with her. Now let me go to her./ Hiei was right, their first priority was the safety of their mate and child. Seconds later Hiei gently pulled her into his embrace and held her as she cried. The last time he had seen Kurama cry like this was right before Kuronue had come back, when the Youko had relived the Chimera�s devastating loss.
Yokuro went to join Shina and Hiro at the edge of the garden. Together they stared in disbelief at the damage before them. The garden had been transformed into an icy graveyard for the Youko�s beautiful plants and flowers, with Kurama at it�s center. Sensing no danger, Yokuro led Shina and Hiro back to the den, giving their parents some privacy.
Slowly, Kurama�s tears subsided. When he felt she was ready, Hiei spoke gently. �Sweetheart, can you tell me what�s the matter? What happened to your garden?�
Looking around, she quietly answered. �I�m not sure why everything�s frozen. It wasn�t when I got here. I think it�s somehow linked to me though. The more I cried the more it froze.�
Hiei smiled knowingly. �Fox, did you consider it might be the kit reacting to your feelings?�
�I hadn�t thought of that. A child with Koorime powers could have frozen my garden.� She tried to smile but it didn�t reach her eyes.
Hiei could tell Kurama had calmed down quite a bit but she was still very sad about something. �Baby, will you tell me what happened to make you cry?�
When she wouldn�t meet his eyes and didn�t answer he tried again. �Kuronue�s really worried about you. He doesn�t know what he might have done to upset you.�
When the tears returned to her eyes he patiently waited until she was ready to speak. He barely heard her tiny whisper. �I�m going to lose him. I love you Hiei but I don�t know how I�ll survive without him too.�

/Hiei what the hell�s she talking about? I�m not going anywhere. I love her more than�/ He was cut off by Hiei. /I know Kuro, now get out here and convince her./
Hiei took a moment to secure Kurama in his arms before raising his energy and becoming Kuronue. Not allowing her a chance to escape, Kuronue claimed her mouth in a loving kiss. When she relaxed into his embrace he released her lips and held her close. �I love you Kurama.�
Her arms tightened around him as she spoke softly. �I know you do Darling, I would never doubt your love.�
Kuronue pulled back to look into her eyes. �Then where the hell did you get the idea you�re going to lose me?�
His eyes widened at her answer. �From you. You loved me as Yoko but you always wanted a female, you had Nikki remember. When you came back to me you settled for Shuuichi to fill that role. Now that you�ve had me as a female��
Kurama yelped when his strong fingers clenched in her hair. His voice was harsh when he spoke. �Finish that sentence and I won�t be responsible for what I might do! Kurama, my love for you is unconditional! You should know that! How dare you say that I settled for my Kitten! Now tell me what the hell I said or did that made you doubt me!�
Kurama answered sadly. �Kuro, I only doubt that you�ll want me as a male again.�
Her words did nothing to soothe his anger. �Tell me damn it!�
Now Kurama was beginning to lose her temper. �You want to know what you said Kuro? You said that you loved me as a female!�
He stared at her in disbelief. �All this is because I said that I loved you?�
�No. You said you loved me� as a female. It�s the first time you ever singled part of me out. It�s the first time you made part of me feel�� Again she stopped when his hand tugged her hair.

/Kuro stop! It�s her hormones talking. Remember when she first got pregnant? It was me she doubted then. She just needs reassuring./

Looking into his mate�s eyes, Kuronue thought about Hiei�s words before he spoke. �Kurama, you said you didn�t doubt that I loved you. Yes Baby, I do love you. I love you as a female. I also love you as a male. I love Yoko and Shuuichi and this crazy mixed up female that you have become to give us a child. When you become a male again I will miss you as a female but you forget one thing, right now I miss my Foxie and my Kitten more than I can tell you. Kurama I��
Warm lips on his silenced him. When they parted Kurama put a finger to his lips. �Wait, I need to apologize. I turned into that crazy, hormone driven maniac again didn�t I? Thank you for not giving up on me. I love you Kuro-Darling.�
With a suggestive grin he pulled her into his lap. �Come here Sweetheart and let me show you just how much I love you.�
Between her legs Kurama could feel Kuronue�s arousal rub against her. Her top went flying as Kuronue leaned down to lick her breasts. Laying her onto the ground Kuronue stripped away the last of her clothes. Kneeling over Kuronue gasped as Kurama grabbed his cock and drew him up until he knelt over her. Leaning up Kurama took Kuronue�s erection into her mouth.
On his hands and knees above her Kuronue carefully thrust himself into Kurama�s willing mouth. If his mind had not been clouded with pleasure Kuronue might have noticed the grass growing beneath his hands. Feeling his climax nearing Kuronue pulled away to settle between Kurama�s legs. Wrapping them around his waist Kurama arched up drawing him deep into her body.
Careful of the child between them Kuronue thrust into Kurama making her moan with pleasure. As they made love the ice melted away. When Kurama threw her head back and cried out her orgasm the Youko�s garden paradise bloomed more beautiful than ever before.

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Hiei smirked as he secretly watched his mate just after sunrise. Kurama shifted and sighed then grunted and tried to roll over only to have her tummy get in the way. Frustrated she sighed and rolled back. She did this every night before falling asleep, then again in the morning before she was ready to get up. Finding a comfortable position to sleep in had become more difficult the further she got into her pregnancy.
By Youko standards, she and Shina could have their kits at any time now. Kurama, however, being part human, might have a bit longer to wait. Her pregnancy was different from Shina�s in a few ways. Shina�s powers didn�t go haywire the way Kurama�s did. Sneezing and hiccups cause flower blossoms to explode, her pleasure when Hiei or Kuronue make love to her though made everything bloom. When she�s sad her plants freeze and when angry they burst into flames.
Physically they were different too. Shina�s size was about the same as it had been with Hiro so they knew she was progressing normally. Kurama�s stomach however was much larger than Shina�s. Every time Yukina checked her she would just smile and say that Kurama and the kit were fine and not to worry.
It was agreed that having fire and ice powers meant that Hiei had fathered the kit. Kurama had worried about Kuronue�s reaction to that news. He however reassured her that he and Hiei were both her child�s father no matter who sired it.
Finally taking pity on his mate, Hiei turned Kurama so her back was too him and pulled her into his arm. He and Kuronue had discovered that holding her like that and rubbing her tummy usually made her and the baby more comfortable. �Thank you Koi. I didn�t mean to wake you so early.�
He nuzzled his face into her soft hair. �Hn. Hiro would have woken us in a moment anyway. Pull the covers up Sweetheart.�
She had just covered them when their grandson�s voice called from the entrance to the tree house. �Nana, Papa, are you up yet?�
He poked head around the corner then ran to the bed and carefully crawled into her outstretched arms. �We were up, Hiro. Why are you up so early this morning?�
He looked up at her with big green eyes, pouting. �Mom�s been up cleaning for hours and I couldn�t sleep. She�s grumpy and doing really weird things too. She had Dad get the futon, pillows and blankets from the upstairs bedroom and took everything into their room. She won�t let anyone in there either, not even Dad.�
One look from Kurama, and Hiei removed the ward over the jagon to check on their daughter. He smiled and nodded to her before retying the ward.
Kurama smiled and kissed Hiro�s forehead. �Your Mom is nesting Hiro. It means she�s getting ready to have her baby soon. She did the same thing the day before you were born.�
Hiro sat up excited by her words. �You mean I finally get to know whether I have a brother or a sister? Nana, why won�t you or Mom let Aunt Yukina tell anyone what the babies are? She said she could tell what kind of demon they are too.�
Kurama was glad he was so interested in the new babies. �Well Fox-Boy, it�s more exciting not to know. This way we get to be surprised. We didn�t know what you were until you were born either. The only thing we will let Aunt Yukina tell us is if the babies are alright or if there�s a problem. Otherwise we want to wait until they are born.�
Hiei picked Hiro up and set him on his lap. �I could see what the babies are with the jagon but like Nana said we want to be surprised. Besides we already know our baby has fire and ice powers.�
Hiro giggled. �Yeah, cause Nana�s powers are all crazy.�
Ruffling his hair Kurama sat up with the covers pulled up to cover her breasts. �Hiro, why don�t you take your Mom some of the pillows from around the table. She wanted them too when you were born. Papa and I will get dressed while you�re gone then if she doesn�t need us we can go play.�
Hiro jumped up and grabbed three pillows. �Yippy. Papa can we fly off the cliff again? That�s my favorite!�
�Only if it won�t give my Fox a heart attack. I won�t have her upset.� Both demons looked at Kurama with obvious anticipation.
Shaking her head, Kurama laughed. �Oh alright. My heart will survive. At least this time I�ll know you�re going to jump off a cliff.�
Hiro jumped for joy before running out to deliver the pillows to Shina. �Hurry and dress Kitten, he�ll be back soon.�
Kurama, Hiei and later Kuronue had spent the day taking care of Hiro. Yokuro spent his day doing anything his rather demanding mate wanted. He gathered pillows, cushions and blankets. He brought her various foods depending on her craving, once even going to the fortress to ask Kenji to get hamburgers from the Ningenkai.
By evening Shina was cloistered in her bedroom. The others could hear her rearranging things. Occasionally something would be tossed out of the room only to be retrieved later. Everyone smiled knowing her kit would be born in the next day or two.
Kurama had seen the guys were fed and was tucking Hiro into bed. Once he was asleep she went to check on Shina. Kurama knocked and call through the door. �Little Fox, is there anything we can do for you?�
There was shuffling, sighs and a couple of swear words before Shina poked her nose out the door. �Daisies. I need daisies. Do you have any?�
Kurama was a little surprised at the request but answered without missing a beat. �I think I have some in the tree house. I�ll be right back.�
As Kuronue watched Kurama waddle across the room rubbing her tummy he couldn�t help but smile. �Wait Foxie-Kitten, I�ll get them. Just tell me what to get.�
Grateful, Kurama sat in a large chair. �Thank you Darling. The seeds Shina wants are in the boxes on the shelf by the low table. Get the one marked ningen flowers.�
When Kuronue returned a few minutes later Kurama tried to get up but found she was stuck in the chair. Kuronue watched amused as she struggled before offering to help. �How about a hand Sweetheart?�
Kurama smacked away his offered hand, pouting. �It�s not funny Kuro! I look like a blimp. You impregnated me with a whale not a baby.�
/Hiei, I don�t know what a blimp and whale are. Help./ Kuronue knelt before his mate waiting for Hiei�s answer. /How would I know Kuro? They must be stupid ningen things./

/Thanks for nothing Hiei./ He smiled lovingly at his mate. �No matter how big you get or what you look like you are always beautiful to me my Foxie-Kitten.�
Kurama�s pout faded to a smile and she accepted Kuronue�s kiss. He deepened the kiss at Hiei�s mental push. /Good save Bat Boy. We have our work cut out for us keeping her happy until our kit is born./

When Kuronue was sure she was distracted by the kiss he stood, gently lifting her from the chair and into his arms. Breaking the kiss Kuronue slowly nibbled his way to her ear. �Shina�s waiting for something called a daisy Sweetheart.�
Kurama quickly recovered from his kiss, grew the requested flowers and took them to Shina. When they were sure there was nothing else they could do to help, Kuronue took Kurama back to the tree house and tucked her into bed.
Knowing the Youko was tired Kuronue spooned her against his chest and rubbed her tummy until she slept peacefully in his arms. /Hiei, our Fox has been really uncomfortable lately. She tires easily and she�s so much bigger than Shina. Maybe we should talk to Yukina or have you use the jagon to check our kit./
Hugging Kurama tight, Kuronue realized he worried more when he was actually with her. /Kuronue, Yukina would tell us if there were a problem. It�s probably just different because she�s part human. She says human infants are larger than demons./

Accepting Hiei�s decision Kuronue snuggled into Kurama and slept.

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Kurama woke warm and secure in her lover�s embrace. Feeling her stir, Kuronue hugged her closer, rubbing her tummy. Before they could fully waken Hiro came running into the tree house making Kuronue quickly reach for the sheet to cover them.
�Papa Kuro! Dad says to get Aunt Yukina right away. The baby�s coming. Nana, Mom wants you. Hurry!� Excited, Hiro ran back out of the tree house as fast as he ran in.
As quickly as they could, the older demons dressed then Kuronue helped Kurama down from the tree house. He gave her a quick kiss before leaving to get Yukina.
Kurama turned to go to the den but stopped when she sensed danger. Reaching her spirit energy out to her plants they told her there were two B class demons approaching. Kuronue was already out of reach and Yokuro was with Shina. Kurama just prayed that Hiro was with them.
Running a hand across her stomach, Kurama took only a moment deciding what to do. With a glance to the den she turned toward the forest.
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�Are you sure about this Kyo? Won�t their mates be protecting them?�
�I told you Simon, the fire demon disappeared yesterday and hasn�t come back and the Chimera just left. They�re alone right now. Two pregnant Youko vixen and a boy won�t put up much of a fight. Besides, have you ever had Youko kit. It�s the juiciest meat you�ve ever tasted.�
�I�m looking forward to having me a Youko bitch. I hear they taste good in other ways.�
Kurama was disgusted by what she heard. The sudden surge of her energy had the two demons trembling before they even saw her. When they realized it was one of the pregnant females they were preying on they temporarily regained their confidence.
Kyo, the apparent leader stepped forward and looked Kurama up and down. �Look what we have here Simon. I wonder if she�s as feisty as that red hair implies?�
The demon before her mistook Kurama�s calm demeanor for acceptance. Leveling her gaze with his, she coyly ran her fingers through her hair and slowly circled the intruders. In a sultry voice she addressed them. �You like my red hair? So do I. It�s silky soft and the perfect way to distract you while I decide the best way to kill you.�
Both demons laughed at her words. �Did you hear that Kyo? The vixen thinks she�s strong enough to kill us. What do you say we teach her a lesson?�
Simon and Kyo stared in horror at the swirl of powerful energy that suddenly surrounded her. Kurama�s venomous words were the last thing they heard. �Believe this you disgusting vermin, you will die by my power before you can draw your next breath.�
The seeds Kurama had scattered around them suddenly sprang to life tearing the demons apart. As their screams sounded through the forest the plants burst into flame, consuming the remains, leaving only scorched ground behind.
Breathing hard Kurama fell to her hands and knees before collapsing.
Yokuro felt Kurama�s energy suddenly flair then quickly fade. �Hiro, stay with your mom! Sweetheart I�ll be right back.�
Yokuro ran into the forest. �Mom! Where are you?�
Not far away Kuronue carried Yukina as he flew towards their home. /Did you feel that Kuro? It�s Kurama! Get home now!/ Kuronue had already increased his speed. �Hold on Yukina! Kurama�s in trouble!�
Instinctively knowing his mate�s location, Kuronue flew straight to the scorched area of forest. His heart nearly stopped when he saw Kurama lying on the ground. Yokuro had just reached her side, fear in his eyes as he looked up at them. �Dad, hurry! Get Aunt Yukina down here now!�
When they landed next to Kurama, Kuronue quickly pulled her into his arms. �Kurama, I�m here Darlin�. Yukina help her!�
Yukina placed her hands on Kurama�s chest and stomach then sighed in relief. �Kuronue, she and the baby are fine. She�s very low on energy though.�
Kuronue raised his spirit energy and transferred it to his mate. A moment later Kurama stirred, agitated. �Kuro, the baby?�
Holding her to him, he kissed her forehead. �Shhh Sweetheart. You and the baby are fine.�
Kurama pushed Yukina towards Yokuro. �Don�t worry about me. Get Yukina to Shina.�
Yokuro leaned down and kissed her cheek. �I love you Mom.� Then he took Yukina�s hand and hurried to the den.
Kuronue picked Kurama up and followed their son to the den. He tenderly placed her on the sofa before checking for himself that she was unharmed. �Kuro-Darling no one touched me I swear. Please, go check on our daughter.�
�Foxie, Shina�s in good hands. The only one I�m worried about right now is you. What the hell happened out there? Hiei�s ready to kill me for leaving you in danger.� Kuronue had not released her since finding her in the forest.
Kurama leaned over to kiss his cheek. �Oh Darling, I�m sorry I worried you both. They were only B class, a few of my plants and a little spirit energy and the disgusting creatures were in pieces. The baby cleaned up the mess by torching the remains.�
Before Kuronue could respond Hiro came running in and jumped on Kuronue. �Nana, Nana, are you okay? Dad sent me to take care of you but I think he was just getting rid of me. He thinks I�m too little to be there when the baby�s born. Did you really kill a demon Nana? Is the baby okay?�
Hiro crawled across Kuronue to rest his cheek against Kurama�s tummy. She smiled and she ran her hand through his hair, scratching his little Youko ears. �The baby and I are fine Fox Boy. Yes, I did kill two demons today and I would kill anyone who threatened our family. Kuronue, I�m going to check on Shina.�
Before she could move an infant�s cry came from the bedroom. They waited and a few minutes later Yukina came out wearing a big smile. �Come in everyone. Shina�s waiting to introduce the baby to you.�
�Nana, Papa, did you hear? Our baby�s here!� Kurama laughed as Hiro jumped off Kuronue and ran to the bedroom. Kuronue helped Kurama up and they followed their grandson.
Entering the bedroom they saw Yokuro with his arm around Shina as they showed Hiro his new sibling. �Come see my new sister Nana. Look Papa, she has wings just like yours only they�re itty bitty.�
Kurama moved to sit on the bed with Kuronue right behind her. The baby in Shina�s arms had fuzzy black hair and just as Hiro had said, a tiny set of black wings. Her eyes when she opened them however were the gray eyes of a Youko kit. One look from Kurama and Shina passed her the infant. �Shina, she�s beautiful. Kuro-Darling, this is what Yokuro and your daughter Mailyn must have looked like as baby. Oh Kuro, I wish��
�Shhh my Foxie-Kitten. No regrets, remember. Let�s just love this little one like we would have loved Mailyn if we�d had the chance.� Kuronue gently kissed his mate then his new granddaughter.
The eyes Kurama turned to Shina and Yokuro were slightly misty. �Okay you two, the moment has finally arrived to tell us your secret. What�s her name?�
They both smiled before Yokuro spoke. �Since we named Hiro after our fathers, we thought it only appropriate that we name our daughter after our mothers. Mom, you are the best mother I could have ever asked for but my Ma was a part of my life too. We took Kurama and Mailyn and named her Kuryn.�
Kurama looked questioningly at Shina. �Mama, I know what you�re thinking. I hope it won�t upset Grandma Seiko that we didn�t include Toshi but I never even knew her. My Foxie-Mama and Mama-Kitten will always be my real mother.�
There were real tears in Kurama�s eyes as she snuggled the baby in her arms. �Welcome to the family little Kuryn.�
Kuronue kissed her tears away. �No more crying Baby. Hiei wants to come see the baby and he�s already upset about those demons. If you�re crying he�ll think I�m not taking care of you.�
�My Love, you take wonderful care of me and even Hiei can�t say you don�t.� Kurama used her free hand to pull him down for a passionate kiss before Hiei appeared.
Kurama took a moment to welcome Hiei with a passionate kiss. �Kuryn this is Papa Hiei. Isn�t she beautiful Koi? Now I want our baby to come even more.�
Hiei ran his fingers across Kuryn�s soft cheek before moving to kiss Shina�s cheek. �You make beautiful babies Little Fox. Her name is a perfect way to honor my Foxie-Kitten and Mailyn.�
Yokuro laughed. �Sorry Mom. We were trying to get Shuuichi in there too but it was just too hard. By the way, how are you guys coming with names for your little one?�
Kurama grinned at them. �You two kept it a secret so we thought we�d do the same.�
Hiei smirked. �Hn. Don�t let her fool you. We might have finally agreed on a boy�s name but if it�s a girl we might just call her Baby Girl because we�re totally stumped.�
Hiei dodged as Kurama playfully slapped at him. �That�s not true. I�ve thought of plenty of names for our daughter, you and Kuro just didn�t like any of them.�
Snatching her hand in his Hiei kissed it. �Sweetheart, you can name her anything you want so long as it�s none of the names you�ve already told us.�
Hiei kissed her pouting lips before moving to the door. �I hope you�re ready for company Little Fox. The family just got here.�
Everyone laughed at the anxious faces that greeted them when Hiei opened the bedroom door. Keiko, Botan and Yuki pushed passed their mates as they rushed in. Kurama handed the baby back to Shina so she could show off her new daughter.
Hiei and Kurama moved back to speak with their former teammates as the girls oh-ed and ah-ed over the baby.

Yusuke chuckled as Kurama waddled to his side. �Kurama you�re so big you waddle. I thought for sure you�d pop first.�
Kurama smiled and rubbed her tummy, in too good of a mood to be offended. �From your lips to this kit�s ears. I am more than ready for our baby to be born.�
Kuwabara stared in awe. �Urameshi, you�ve got to be the luckiest son of a gun. You just insulted Kurama big time and you�re still breathing.�
�Fool! My Fox wouldn�t start a fight with our new granddaughter across the room, not to mention Hiro.� Hiei pulled Kurama�s forelocks to bring her down for a kiss before plucking Hiro from the bed. �Come on guys. Let�s leave the females alone.�
Kurama hesitated as she watched her friends and Yokuro kiss Shina and Kuryn before leaving. Hiei quickly determined what had caused his mate�s distress. �Sweetheart, whichever choice you make will be the right one.�
Kurama blushed. �Thank you Fire-Fly. I was afraid it would be weird if I stayed with the girls but I�m only going to be female a few more months. Besides I want to stay with Kuryn a little longer.�
He waited, knowing something else was bothering her. �Hiei, do you think the guys will accept me as a male again when this is all over?�
Before Hiei could respond Yusuke poked his head back in the room. �Hey Hiei, Kurama aren�t you guys coming?�
Knowing that at Yusuke�s words Kurama no longer needed an answer Hiei turned to join the others. A grateful smile crossed Kurama�s face when she heard his comment to the guys �Kurama will join us later. Shina wants her to help with Kuryn right now.�
Moving back to the bed Kurama held out her arms. �Alright ladies, hand over my granddaughter, it�s my turn.�
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From a distance the activity around the demon�s home compound appeared normal. Shina was at the stream bathing two week old Kuryn as Hiro played in the water. Yokuro was cleaning the meat Kurama had begun craving at every meal.
A craving for meat however wasn�t the only thing Kurama was obsessing about. The Youko was nesting in preparation for the birth of her kit. This was not the intense one day that Shina had spent making her nest the day before she delivered. No, Kurama had been cleaning and organizing for over a week now.
It had started when she spent three days cleaning and rearranging the tree house. When Kurama had almost fallen going up and down from the tree house Shina had insisted her parents move back into the den. She and Yokuro moved back upstairs to Yokuro�s old room.
Kurama�s cleaning and organizing had continued and the ones to suffer for it were Hiei and Kuronue. At first they had tried to help her but she chased them off most of the time. She only allowed them to help when things were too heavy for her before chasing them away again.
They were also having trouble keeping their mate to a regular schedule. She wanted to eat often, day or night, and would eat mostly meat. Yokuro helped by hunting, but several times Hiei had been forced to leave her to get things she was craving from the Ningenkai. When she looked ready to drop from exhaustion they forced her to bed only to have her sneak out of bed if they dozed off.
Much as Shina had done, Kurama turned the bedroom into a jungle of futons, blankets, pillows, plants and flowers. Currently she was grouping all ningen plants separate from the Makai plants.
/Kuro, didn�t she just mix all those plants up yesterday? I wonder how much longer she can do this without collapsing./ Hiei sat in a tree outside the den watching his mate with the jagon.

/I don�t know Hiei but she better have that kit soon. Yukina didn�t think she�d carry to a nine month ningen due date but her demon due date was last week./ Kurama appeared to have finished with her plants and looked like she was in search of food again. Hiei replaced the ward over the jagon and flitted to the den.
Kurama gave Hiei a sleepy grin when she saw him. �Hello My Love. I was just thinking of a snack and then a nap. Care to join me?�
Hiei tried not to show his surprise. /Hiei, did she just say she wanted a nap? This is new. We�ve had to practically sit on her to get her in bed for over a week now./

/I don�t care what caused it, I�m not going to argue./ Hiei returned a light kiss then took her hand. �Let�s go see if that meat Yokuro was working on is done.�
In the yard was a large fire pit with logs around it. With all the fresh meat they had been cooking it seemed to be the fastest, easiest way to keep the Youko�s cravings satisfied. Kurama sat on one of he logs as Hiei tested a skewer in the fire before handing it to her. Hungrily she devoured it and Hiei handed her another. �Mmm, this is just perfect Yokuro, thank you.�
Yokuro couldn�t help but smile at her. �You�re welcome Mom. I used those new spices you wanted to try. I�m glad you like them.�
A slightly wet Hiro slipped onto the log next to Kurama. �Nana, when is our other baby going to get here? I�m tired of waiting.�
Laughing Kurama cuddled him to her side. �Me too Fox Boy. I think it will be soon though. Now give me a kiss, I�m going to take a nap.�
Shina and Yokuro looked at her in shock as she kissed Hiro. �You�re going to take a nap Mama? Without Daddy dragging you by the scruff?�
Kurama laughed again and stood to hug Shina and kiss baby Kuryn�s soft cheek. �Yeah, I�m a bit surprised myself but I�m exhausted. Night everyone. Take me to bed Fire-Fly.�
�Your wish is always my pleasure my Foxie-Kitten.� With their arms around each other they went into the den.
With bedding covering the entire room Hiei waited for Kurama�s lead on where they would sleep. When she was settled Hiei snuggled in next to her and wrapped her in his arm. He barely had time to kiss her before she fell into a deep sleep. He smiled, tucked his face into her neck before whispering to her. �Sleep well Fox.�
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Shina and Yokuro sat on the sofa watching Kuronue pace, his eyes never leaving the door to the bedroom. �Daddy, please come sit down. I�m sure Mama�s fine. Aunt Yukina will tell us what�s going as soon as she knows anything.�
Yokuro stood and went to Kuronue�s side. �Dad, Shina�s right. You don�t want to wear yourself out just when Mom�s about to really need you.�
Kuronue stopped and looked briefly at his children. �Even if I wasn�t worried about my Foxie-Kitten I still have Hiei pacing and worrying in my head. There�s no way I�ll rest until this is over.�
Just then Yukina came out of the bedroom. Before Kuronue could even ask she hurried to reassure him. �Kurama�s fine. She just exhausted herself over the past week. What she�s been doing is not uncommon in animal spirits.�
Kuronue moved to the open bedroom door where he could watch Kurama sleep. �Yukina, she�s been sleeping for three days. How much longer can this go on? Will she and the baby be okay? She hasn�t eaten since she fell asleep.�
Yukina tried to calm his fears. �She and the baby will be fine. Her body knew what to do. From what I hear she ate around the clock for over a week. She got the bedroom ready for the birth and now her body is resting in preparation for the delivery. From what I can tell it won�t be much longer. All we can do now is wait.�
Worried eye�s turned to her. �Yukina� Hiei and I want to ask if you�ll stay here until the baby�s born? We want you close should our Fox need you.�
Yukina put her hand on Kuronue�s arm. �Oh Kuronue of course I�ll stay. When my brothers need me, I will always be here for you all.�
Touched by her comment Kuronue knelt down to hug her. �Thank you Yukina.�
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Kurama slowly opened her eyes taking in her surroundings. Hiei was sleeping against a large pile of pillows, her head was resting in his lap. He had one hand in her hair absently rubbing her ear. The other had a hold of her tail as if he was afraid she would slip away. She smiled at how adorable he looked. Before she could decide if she should wake him, his eyes opened.
Hiei nearly jumped when he realized Kurama was awake. Before she could blink he had pulled her into his arms. �Kurama, are you alright?�
She squirmed a bit trying to breath in his tight embrace. �Koibito, I�m fine. I just took a little nap.�
Kurama giggled at his shocked expression. �A little nap? Baby, you were asleep for four days.�
It took her a moment to absorb what he had just said. When she did she blushed and looked sheepishly at him, realizing he must have been worried. �I guess I was a little tired. Fire-Fly, I�m sorry if I upset you.�
He sighed and gave her a lingering kiss before answering. �As long as you and the baby are alright you can sleep as long as you like. I just wish you would have warned me. Are you hungry?�
With a sly grin she licked his chest. �Only for fire demon.�
Playfully she nibbled up to his neck before she bit over the mark there. Hiei growled in pleasure before taking her by the arms. �Kurama, I don�t think that�s such a good idea this far along in your pregnancy.�
There was a pretty pout on her lips as she looked at him from under her lashes. What ever she was about to say though was cut off by a gasp as her eyes opened wide in shock and she grabbed her stomach with one hand and clutched Hiei�s arm with the other. Suddenly breathing hard, she turned startled eyes to him. �Hiei-Koi, I think it�s time to send for Yukina.�
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