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REMEMBERING LOVE	By : ShioriFoxiesMom Category: Yuyu Hakusho > Yaoi - Male/Male Views: 2966 -:- Recommendations : 0 -:- Currently Reading : 0
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If you�ve been waiting for a little citrus, pucker up. If you�ve read my other stories you know I don�t put to much pulp in my lemonade but this one is a bit more tart than some of my others. I also added an extra flavor, so you�ll have to let me know if you like the taste. I hope you enjoy.

Oh yeah, I think I wrote Yoko a bit too accepting and not as wicked as he might be without twenty odd years of Shuuichi and Shiori�s influence. I didn�t want this to go on too long because that conflict would have kept our lovers apart longer.

Standard disclaimer: I do not own YuYu Hakusho. Yu Yu Hakusho and it's characters are property of Yoshihiro Togashi, Fugi TV, Shueisha, Jump Comics and Studio Pierrot. The only thing I own is a love for Yu Yu Hakusho and it's characters.

REMEMBERING LOVE

Chapter 7

After getting off the bus Shuuichi couldn�t bring himself to go back to his empty apartment. After three nights sleeping in Hiei�s arms he didn�t think he could sleep alone in his bed tonight.

Standing outside the bookstore he wasn�t sure how he was going to face Mr. Lee. On the door was a sign that said they would be closed for repairs. Peeking through the window he could see the devastation caused by the men who had kidnapped him.

Worried that Mr. Lee might have been seriously injured or even killed he hurried around to the back of the store and up the stairs to where the Lee�s apartment was. Almost as soon as he knocked Mrs. Lee opened the door. He was surprised when she pulled him into her arms. �Oh Shuuichi! I�m so happy to see that you�re all right. Please come in, my husband will be happy to see you. We�ve been so worried.�

Stepping inside the apartment he was relieved to see Mr. Lee come out of the kitchen apparently unharmed. �Shuuichi, son are you alright?�

Shuuichi gave him a weak smile. �Yes Mr. Lee, I�m fine, thank you. How are you? Did they hurt you?�

Waving a hand Mr. Lee shook his head. �No, no, I�m fine. Nothing my lovely wife�s TLC couldn�t cure.�

Bowing deeply Shuuichi apologized. �I am so sorry for what happened. You shouldn�t have been hurt because of me. I�ll find a way to take care of the repairs to the store as well.�

Taking his arm Mr. Lee made him stand and follow him to the sofa. Once they were seated he smiled at Shuuichi. �Don�t worry about the store. With Kuwabara�s help they declared it a gas explosion and I have insurance that will take care of everything. As for the rest, it�s one of the dangers we face trying to escape our past.�

When Shuuichi looked at him uncertainly Mr. Lee smiled. �Since your wounds appear to have all been healed I�m assuming you�ve seen Miss Yukina.�

Startled, Shuuichi looked at him wide eyed. �You know about Yukina? What about the others? About� me?�

Mrs. Lee smiled. �I�ll make some tea. It sounds like you have a few questions that need answering.�

When she had gone into the kitchen Mr. Lee addressed Shuuichi. �Yes, we know about Yukina, Yusuke and Hiei being demons. My wife and I are also demons. With Master Genkai�s help we came to live here in the Ningenkai over eight years ago.�

Pausing, he gave Shuuichi a moment to absorb his words. �For a number of years now the caretakers at Genkai�s temple have helped peaceful demons relocate to the Ningenkai. When Master Genkai died she left the temple, and the responsibility of helping demons like us, to her friends. Yukina, Kuwabara, Yusuke and Keiko as well as� others have continued her legacy since her death.�

Shuuichi starred. �You mean me. Why don�t I remember any of this? I�ve figured some of it out on my own. I�ve figured out that I am Hiei�s dead lover Kurama. I just don�t know how he could have died and yet I�m not dead. I also know I�m somehow connected some one named Yoko Kurama but I�m not sure how. Can you explain any of that to me?�

Mrs. Lee came back with the tea. She and her husband shared a look. When she smiled Mr. Lee nodded. �Yes, I can help you with that. After Kurama� you� tried to kill yourself you asked for your memories of demons to be erased. That included your memories of Hiei and all of your friends.�

Shuuichi looked shocked. �Why would I do that?�

It was Mrs. Lee who answered him. �You took the breakup with Hiei very hard. That combined with your mother�s death sent you into a deep depression.�

Silently Shuuichi accepted the tea Mrs. Lee offered as her husband spoke. �As for Yoko Kurama, when he was killed twenty six years ago his soul traveled to the Ningenkai and entered Shiori�s womb merging with the child she carried. When you had your memory erased, Yoko�s was also erased and he was made dormant for the remainder of your human life.�

�Shuuichi, ask why my powers are bound.�

Shuuichi drew a deep breath. �When I was in the demon world I started hearing a voice in my head. The voice of Yoko Kurama. He wants to know why his powers are bound?�

Mr. Lee nodded. �So that�s how you knew about him. For you to live a normal human life you couldn�t have demon powers. When your human life ends the Youko will return to Makai with his powers restored but no memory of you or anything that has happened since his death. Shuuichi, may I ask about Yusuke and Hiei?�

Shuuichi gave a little smile. �They�re fine. They are at the temple being tended by Yukina. You both seem to know so much about me, why is that?�

Mrs. Lee smiled at him. �Please don�t be upset Shuuichi. After your memories were erased Yusuke took it upon himself to keep an eye on you even though you chose to erase him from your life. Since he couldn�t watch you all the time he asked for our help.�

Shuuichi nodded. �Thank you both for all you�ve done for me.�

Mrs. Lee stood then. �Shuuichi, this has been a lot for you to absorb in one day. I�m going to fix you something to eat then you are going to stay here tonight. I refuse to allow you to be alone.�

Even though he had learned they were demons he still felt safe with them. He was also grateful that he didn�t have to go to his apartment right now. �Thank you Mrs. Lee.�

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�Thank you Mr. Lee. He�s been through so much today I�m glad he�s not alone.� Yusuke spoke to Mr. Lee a moment longer before hanging up the phone.

All eyes were on him when he joined the others. �Shuuichi�s fine. He went to the Lee�s. Mrs. Lee is mothering him and they are keeping him tonight.�

Yukina smiled. �We�ll have to keep an eye on Hiei because he�ll run off after Shuuichi the minute he wakes up.�

Kuwabara stood. �I�ll take the first watch, you get some sleep Urameshi.�

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Though Hiei usually woke slowly from his hibernating sleep after using the dragon, today that wasn�t the case. Shooting straight up in the bed he called out. �Shuuichi!�

From a chair in the corner Yusuke laughed. �Good morning Hiei, or at least I think it�s almost morning.�

Annoyed Hiei growled. �Where�s Shuuichi?�

Yusuke flipped on the light. �Relax Hiei, he�s fine. He spent the night with Mr. and Mrs. Lee. He�s pretty confused right now. I think we need to give him a little time to adjust.�

On the table by the bed Hiei spotted the clean clothes his sister must have left him and reached for them. �I�ll be patient Detective but I won�t leave him alone.�

Nodding Yusuke rose and went to the door. �Alright Hiei. Let me know if you need anything. I�m going to join Keiko in bed and get some sleep.�

Yusuke hadn�t even crawled in bed with Keiko before Hiei flitted out of the temple.

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Startled awake Shuuichi sighed. His dreams that night had been much more vivid than before. This time however he knew who and what most of the creatures were. �Damn you have some interesting dreams Shuuichi. How long have you been dreaming about demons?�

Not wanting to wake the Lee�s Shuuichi answered with his mind. �Since right after I met Hiei. I recognized Yusuke, Yomi and Mukuro this time. I�m also guessing that the silver fox was you but who are the others? The two men with the long black hair appear a lot in my dreams. I like the handsome one with the pretty black wings but the one with the mask creeps me out.�

The Youko laughed. �I don�t know about the creepy one but he sure was hot, I wish I�d met him before.�

Shuuichi�s brow creased when Yoko�s voice changed suddenly. �As for the other one, his name was Kuronue and he was my lover.�

Gently Shuuichi prodded him to continue. �You mentioned having many lovers but this one sounds special.�

There was silence for a moment before Yoko spoke again. �He was special. I loved him. I�ve never loved anyone before or since Kuro. We were best friends, partners and lovers for many years. You probably don�t know this but I am known as Makai�s greatest thief. One day we were on a heist and� he was killed.�

Shuuichi squeezed his eyes shut, feeling Yoko�s pain as if it were his own. �Yoko, I�m sorry. I didn�t mean to upset you.�

It was weird but Shuuichi could tell the Youko was smirking. �It�s alright Shuuichi, it was nice seeing him in your dream. Now maybe you can understand why I was upset yesterday when you walked out on Hiei. I can feel how much you love him. Having lost the only man I have ever loved I don�t understand how you could leave the man you love when he was wounded. I would give anything to hold Kuro in my arms one more time.�

Shuuichi rose and began dressing. �You�re right, I shouldn�t have left him but I�m so confused by everything that�s happened, I don�t know what to do.�

He felt Yoko smile. �I think the decision�s been made for you. Hiei�s been outside for a couple of hours now.�

At Yoko�s words Shuuichi�s heart began racing. As politely as he could he thanked the Lee�s and left. Once outside he headed in the direction of his apartment but didn�t see Hiei. �Yoko, where is he?�

�Following you in the trees.�

Walking to his apartment he quickly let himself in and went straight to his bedroom window. Pulling it open he leaned out and called. �Hiei! Please come inside.�

Stepping back he waited. A moment later saw Hiei land in the tree. After a brief hesitation the fire demon hopped through the window. Hiei didn�t say anything but watched Shuuichi anxiously.

Suddenly nervous Shuuichi motioned to the other room. �I haven�t had breakfast yet, would you like some?�

Nodding, Hiei followed the redhead to the kitchen. As usual Hiei hopped up on the kitchen counter to watch Shuuichi cook.

Shyly, Shuuichi�s green eyes kept traveling to his companion. �Hiei, you are alright aren�t you? I was so frightened when they brought you in. I don�t really understand what happened. You have a third eye Hiei, that�s not natural. Then there�s the dragon on your arm, I saw it move.�

Hiei watched him carefully as he explained. �I�m fine, Yukina healed all my wounds. No, the jagan eye is not natural, I had it surgically implanted to make me stronger so I could protect my sister. As to the dragon, it isn�t just a tattoo Shuuichi but a very powerful creature from the depths of the spirit world. It took many years to become it�s master and I use it now to protect the one�s I love.�

Nervously Shuuichi nodded. �What happened to Mukuro?�

Hiei waited for Shuuichi to meet his gaze before answering. �She�s dead, as will be anyone who threatens you, ever.�

Though Shuuichi was unsure what to think of the things Hiei told him that wasn�t the case with Yoko. In his head the Youko almost purred. �Mmm, I just love a powerful demon. Not only is he really hot but it�s really sexy how protective he is.�

Curious, Hiei watched Shuuichi�s expressions change and smiled. Kurama had often looked like that when he and the Youko spoke. Not sure that he�d be welcome Hiei didn�t enter Shuuichi�s mind.

�Shuuichi, what the hell are you doing cooking when that cute little demon is right there. Why haven�t you jumped him yet?�

When Shuuichi blushed Hiei smiled. Obviously the perverted Youko was teasing the redhead. �Fine, if that�s the way you want it then let me talk to him. His jagan eye must give him the ability to speak telepathically. He did say he loved me after all. I think I should find out what he means by that.�

Shuuichi stiffened, jealous of what the Youko�s words implied. For the second time that day he felt Yoko smirk. With a sigh he relented. �Hiei, Yoko wants to talk to you.�

Hiei waited until Shuuichi turned to look at him. �I won�t enter your mind without your permission Shuuichi.�

Slowly Shuuichi nodded, noticing the headband was back in it�s usual place on Hiei�s forehead. �It�s alright, I get the feeling there�s still a lot we both need to know.�

Shuuichi was glad he�d finished with the eggs he was making because hearing Hiei speak in just his mind was a bit unnerving. �Hello Fox, I�ve missed you.�

As Shuuichi put the eggs on plates he heard Yoko respond. �Hn, it would be nice if I� we� could remember you too. Shuuichi and I have figured out quite a bit and Mr. Lee filled in a few blanks but there are still some gaps. Can you tell us about our past and your relationship with us before our memory was erased?�

As they ate Hiei told them about how they met and his fight with Shuuichi fifteen years ago. He also told them about their brief alliance as thieves when they stole the Reikai artifacts and their later association on probation as Reikai Tantei with Yusuke and Kuwabara. Thinking it would upset Shuuichi he left out the part about using one of the artifacts to save Shiori all those years ago.

When they finished eating and had cleaned up they moved to sit on the sofa. Hiei hid his disappointment when Shuuichi didn�t sit beside him but sat stiffly on the other end of the sofa. Continuing, Hiei told them about fighting in the dark tournament and later in the Makai tournament.

Through most of this Shuuichi had said very little but now he had a question. �Hiei, in the dreams I told you about I still don�t know who the dark haired man with the mask was. Do you know him?�

After making sure that Yoko could still hear him if he spoke he nodded grimly. �His name was Karasu. He was one of your opponents in the dark tournament. Even after fighting him in both your Youko and human forms he almost killed you. Thankfully, in the end it was him that died.�

Yoko must have sensed something in Hiei�s voice. �That�s when your relationship with us changed isn�t it?�

Hiei waited until Shuuichi�s eyes met his. �Yes, after almost losing each other we finally admitted our feelings and became lovers. At first with Shuuichi and later, when you could transform at will, with Yoko as well. I meant it when I said I loved you both. To me you are the same, you are both my Kurama.�

Yoko felt Hiei withdraw from Shuuichi�s mind as he walked to the window and looked out. �Damn it Shuuichi! Can�t you feel how much this is hurting him? I know you love him! Go to him!�

Shuuichi closed his eyes blocking out Hiei�s image. �What about you? This concerns us both now.�

There was silence for a moment before Yoko spoke softly. �I�ve had my love, it�s your turn.�

Looking out the window Hiei tried to regain control of his emotions. He had come so far in winning Shuuichi�s affections and now there was a chance he could lose both him and Yoko again.

He didn�t realize Shuuichi had moved until he felt soft hands slip around his waste. Hiei stood frozen as he felt the arms around him tighten and Shuuichi press against his back, his face nuzzling into his neck. He shivered at the warm breath that caressed the back of his neck as Shuuichi whispered. �I love you Hiei.�

Turning, Hiei gathered Shuuichi into his arms and claimed his lips in a passionate kiss. For the first time since waking in Hiei�s arms yesterday Shuuichi felt the safety and love he had grown to crave. In that moment he knew nothing else mattered so long as he never lost that feeling. So long as he never lost Hiei again.

Neither was aware of the emotions running through the Youko. Yoko hadn�t realized that he would share Shuuichi�s feelings. It was as if Hiei were holding him. He had felt what Shuuichi was feeling before but this was more intense. This was the same love and security he had felt being in Kuronue�s embrace.

Allowing the feeling to wash over him it was a moment before the Youko heard the voice that invaded his thoughts. �I love you Kurama. All of you.�

When Shuuichi heard Hiei�s words whispered in his mind he held him tighter. He knew the words were addressed to Yoko and was surprised to feel what they meant to him. He wasn�t sure how but he knew they were drawing Yoko into their embrace and neither of them resisted it.

Shuuichi almost giggled at the next words he heard. �Shuuichi, if you don�t take that sexy demon to bed you�re a fool.�

In their mind they both heard Hiei growl. �He doesn�t have a choice anymore. I intend to claim what is mine.�

Shuuichi yelped when he was scooped up in Hiei�s arms and carried to the bedroom. Once there Hiei set him on his feet and with Shuuichi�s help began removing their clothes. The lips that had been on his now traveled to the sensitive spots on Shuuichi�s neck and he moaned.

As more of the redhead�s flesh was bared Hiei�s lips found other sensitive places to kiss and nibble. When Hiei�s teeth grazed his nipple and a warm hand stroked his arousal Shuuichi threw his head back and moaned loudly. Hiei growled when Yoko groaned. �Damn, he�s good.�

Easing the redhead back on the bed Hiei grinned at what he was about to do knowing first hand how much the Youko loved having it done to him. Sliding down the writhing body beneath him Hiei settled between Shuuichi�s legs. �Since you taught me I�d say I learned from the best.�

Blushing madly Shuuichi tried to cover himself when he realized what Hiei was about to do. Pinning his hands by his side Hiei grinned at the treat before him. �Don�t ever hide from me Baby, you�re beautiful. I just want to love you Sweetheart.�

When Hiei took Shuuichi in his mouth both human and Youko cried out. After a moment Hiei no longer needed to hold Shuuichi�s hands as they were now clutching the sheets. Hiei was rewarded with loud moans coming from his lover as he pleasured him.

When Hiei bent Shuuichi�s knees and began touching him more intimately the redhead stiffened. Sensing his unease Yoko purred. �Relax little one. Hiei�s just making sure you�re ready for him to love you. He won�t hurt you.�

Doing as he was told Shuuichi began to relax only a moment later to cry out when the strange new touches became almost too pleasurable to bare. �Hiei, please!�

Sensing that the redhead had had enough Hiei released him and moved up to cover his body with his own. As gently as he could Hiei claimed Shuuichi�s body. After a moment instinct took over and Shuuichi�s body let Hiei know he wanted more.

Moving together Hiei loved hearing both Shuuichi and Yoko�s moans of pleasure. Using his mind Hiei did his best to draw the Youko into their lovemaking. �Inari, you are a wicked little demon aren�t you?�

Without neglecting Shuuichi�s needs Hiei continued to torment the Youko�s senses.

Shuuichi felt wicked knowing that he and Hiei weren�t alone as they made love. He was shocked to realize his own pleasure was intensified when the Youko�s moans filled his mind.

Shuuichi felt their pleasure rising and Hiei increased it by reached between their bodies to stroke his aching need making him cry out in pleasure. When Hiei nuzzled his neck he tossed his head aside giving his lover better access.

Drowning in the pleasure Hiei gave him Shuuichi didn�t have the ability to question Yoko�s cry. �Hiei?�

Shuuichi was too far gone now to comprehend as Hiei growled in his mind. �Now you are both mine, always!�

Shuuichi cried out in pleasure and pain as Hiei sank his fangs into his neck. He didn�t understand why but his pleasure seemed to intensify even as he felt a moment�s fear. Once again the Youko�s voice was there to soothe him. �It�s alright Shuuichi. Hiei�s a demon claiming his mate. Just love him little one.�

Wrapping his legs around Hiei, Shuuichi held Hiei�s head tighter against his neck. A moment later the room as well as Shuuichi�s mind was filled with their cries as they found their release.

Riding the waves of their pleasure to the end they took a moment to catch their breath before Hiei pulled back to look at his lover.

With their minds still linked Hiei felt their pain just before both Shuuichi and Yoko screamed then he watched in horror as Shuuichi lost consciousness.

�Shuuichi?� Hiei looked down as he cried out to the unconscious redhead beneath him.

�Baby, wake up!� When he didn�t move Hiei moved off of his lover to gather him in his arms.

�Yoko, talk to me!� Hiei held him tighter as he called to Shuuichi�s mind.

Suddenly, Hiei noticed a change in the redhead. He was emitting a faint demon energy. �Kurama?�

Holding Kurama against him Hiei raised his own demon energy feeding it to his lover. �Fox, can you hear me?�

Hiei heard a small groan and saw long lashes begin to flutter over big green eyes. �Come on Kurama, open your eyes Fox.�

Kurama blinked several times as he tried to get his bearings. A frown crossed his brow as he his mind registered who held him. His voice broke uncertainly when he spoke. �H� Hiei, is th� that really y� you?�

Giving him a little smile Hiei nodded. �Yeah Fox, it�s really me. Are you okay?�

Kurama�s breathing was accelerating. �I� I don�t know. Pl� please release me.�

Reluctantly Hiei allowed Kurama to sit up on his own. Even in his current state of confusion Kurama understood the significance of their being naked in his bed. Clutching the sheet against him Kurama scooted away from Hiei before pulling his knees up to his chest in a protective gesture.

Sensing Kurama�s distress Hiei slowly rose from the bed and slipped on his pants. He then picked up Kurama�s pants and laid them on the bed. �It�s alright Kurama. Put your pants on and we�ll talk.�

Hiei couldn�t help but notice Kurama�s hand was shaking as he picked up the pants. When the redhead stood and swayed Hiei was at his side. �Relax Fox, let me help you.�

Not allowing Kurama to refuse him, Hiei helped Kurama with his pants before making him sit back on the bed. �You need to rest Kurama, you�re ki is very low and it�s making you weak right now. Do you remember what happened?�

Once Kurama was back on the bed he pulled away from Hiei again, surprised at the hurt he saw in the fire demon�s eyes. He knew he had to get control of himself or he was going to hyperventilate and pass out. Looking away from Hiei he nodded. �I remember, but it�s all jumbled and confused right now and it�s giving me a head ache.�

As much as he wanted to Hiei didn�t touch Kurama. �Close your eyes and take a few deep breaths. There�s no rush, I�m not going anywhere.�

At the genuine concern he heard in Hiei�s voice Kurama did as he was told and tried to clear his head. �That�s it Sweetheart, relax.�

When he heard the alien endearment coming from the usually unemotional fire demon Kurama�s eyes popped open. �Sweetheart? Hiei, what the hell�s going on. The last time we spoke you hated me.�

The pain he heard in Kurama�s words broke Hiei�s resolve and he quickly sat on the bed and drew the redhead into his arms. When Kurama tried to struggle Hiei scolded him. �Kurama, stop it. I�m not going to let you go. I made that mistake once but never again. Damn it Fox, how could you think I hated you? Even while we were fighting I told you I loved you.�

Kurama�s struggles ceased but he lay stiffly in Hiei�s arms panting. �You left me Hiei! You told me that if I didn�t go home with you that you never wanted to see me again!�

Hiei�s arms tightened. �And you told me that if I left not to bother coming back because I wouldn�t be welcome here anymore!�

There was silence for a moment before Hiei continued more calmly. �We both said a lot of things that day that we didn�t mean Kurama. We were hurting and we needed to hurt back. I swear I didn�t mean any of it accept that I love you.�

By now Kurama was trembling uncontrollably and his breathing was ragged. Slowly Hiei felt Kurama�s arms creep around him. After a moment Kurama was clutching him so tightly Hiei could feel fingernails dig into his back but he didn�t care, he had Kurama in his arms again.

When Hiei moved further onto the bed to make them more comfortable Kurama whimpered and held him even tighter. �Shhh. It�s alright Kurama, I�m not letting you go ever again.�

Held tightly against Hiei�s chest Kurama tucked his face into the fire demon�s neck. Hiei moved one hand into Kurama�s red hair to stroke the special places he knew would soothe his fox. They lay like that for a long time before Kurama finally began to calm.

After a while Hiei broke the silence. �Kurama, I waited every day for you to come to me, but you never did. Gods Fox, why didn�t you come? Why didn�t you let me help you?�

This time the pain was in Hiei�s voice. When Kurama responded his voice was barely over a whisper. �I did come Hiei. I was devastated by our breakup but when my mother di� died� I needed you so much. I went to Alaric but Mukuro said you refused to see me. She said that I was too late, that she was your l� lover and you didn�t want me anymore.�

Hiei stiffened as Kurama continued. �I don�t know how I made it back that day. Once I got here I don�t know what happened but I lost control. When Yusuke found me my apartment was a jungle of my most vicious plants and they were all attacking me.�

The hand in Kurama�s hair tightened, pulling the redhead to look at him when Hiei spoke. �Mukuro lied! I didn�t know you were there and I�ve never touched that bitch accept in battle. I swear the only lover I�ve ever had is you Kurama.�

The hand in his hair caressed his head as Hiei pulled him closer. Kurama�s eyes widened momentarily before drifting shut as Hiei claimed his lips in a passionate kiss. Kurama could feel Hiei pouring all his love into that kiss. He sighed as he was enveloped protectively in Hiei�s ki.

Hiei was rewarded with Kurama�s mews and moans of pleasure. Suddenly Kurama�s eyes popped open and he pulled back. Startled green eyes met red as Kurama touched the mark on his neck. �Hiei?�

Smiling Hiei leaned in to nibble and lick the fresh mark. �You�re mine Kurama and I�ll never let you go again. I love you Sweetheart.�

Kurama shivered at the possessive sound in his lover�s voice as well as the endearment. �Sweetheart? Hiei, what�s happened to you?�

Peeking up from Kurama�s neck Hiei blushed and gave him a little grin. �I�ve been dating a human since I came back, it must have made me soft.�

Kurama laughed. �Oh Hiei, I feel like this is all a dream that I never want to wake up from.�

Hiei frowned. �Oh no, you�ve been sleeping long enough Fox. This time you�re staying right here with me.�

As they kissed and cuddled a little longer Hiei felt Kurama�s spirit energy rise and begin to stabilize. After a while Hiei pulled back. �Kurama, I need to ask you something if you�re strong enough. Can I spend a little time with my Youko?�

Sitting up and scooting a little away Kurama looked reluctant. The Youko in his head had been eerily silent. �Are you sure Hiei? Yoko�s had a rough time with our separation too.�

Crawling over to Kurama, Hiei gave him a gentle kiss. �I�m sure Kurama. I need to fix things with both my foxes.�

Kurama nodded before transforming. A moment later the beautiful silver Youko�s golden eyes regarded Hiei. �I missed you Fox.�

Hiei hardly had the words out before Kurama backhanded him across the room. Hiei had barely hit the wall and slid to the floor before the Youko pinned him down. Hiei found himself on his back with Kurama straddling his hips and his hands trapped beside his head. �Hello Hiei.�

Hiei�s heart was pounding but he didn�t struggle as he watched vines grow from one of the plants in Kurama�s room. When the vines wrapped themselves around Hiei�s wrists holding him in place Kurama sat back and rubbed his behind on Hiei�s growing arousal. �You always did like it a little rough didn�t you Fire-Baby?�

When Kurama�s claws raked down Hiei�s chest leaving a trail of angry red marks they both moaned. �I�ll love you no matter what Kurama. Just hurry up because I need you.�

When Hiei bucked his hips rubbing himself against Kurama the Youko growled. �You�re not in a position to be giving orders little one.�

Hiei smirked. �That mark on your neck says I am.�

Kurama�s golden eyes widened as he reached up to finger the spot that reflected where Hiei had marked Shuuichi. He didn�t flinch when the Youko growled. �We�ll just see about that lover.�

Hiei clenched his jaw shut so he wouldn�t make a sound as Kurama practically ripped his pants away. He knew what the Youko was about to do but he refused to say a word in protest. Stepping back Kurama did a sensual striptease, running his hands along his own aroused flesh intentionally exciting his lover without ever touching him.

When Kurama pulled Hiei�s legs apart, hooking an arm under one of his knees to get a better position, the fire demon gritted his teeth and took several deep breaths in an attempt to relax. It was with great effort that the fire demon didn�t flinch when the Youko gave one big thrust and sheathed himself in Hiei�s unprepared body.

Neither moved as they continued to stare into each other�s eyes. After a few moments Hiei purred up to his lover. �I love you Kurama.�

For a brief second a look of uncertainty crossed the golden eyes before they closed. When they opened again Kurama claimed Hiei�s mouth in a passionate kiss and began the ancient dance of lovers.

Hiei�s moans of pleasure joined his cries of love as Kurama made love to him. At some point the vines slid away and Hiei wrapped himself firmly around the Youko. After what felt like an eternity both lovers approached their climax gasping and moaning. Just as Hiei cried out his release Kurama sank his fangs into his neck and waves of pleasure crashed over them both.

It was several minutes before Kurama had the strength to move off of Hiei, pulling the fire demon with him into I tight embrace. Licking gently at the mark on Hiei�s neck Kurama growled. �I love you Hiei. Now you can never leave me again.�

Hiei grinned and nipped the cute Youko ear that was just within reach. When Kurama yelped and looked up at him Hiei gave him a quick kiss. �I love you Kurama and not even death will separate us again.�

Finally content the two cuddled together and slept peacefully on the floor.

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Two hours passed before Kurama was woken by Hiei�s lips and hands exploring his body. With a vulpine grin the Youko willing surrendered to his mates lovemaking.

They spent hours making love then shared a very gratifying shower before Kurama changed back to his human form. Hiei spent the rest of the afternoon coaxing moans and cries of pleasure from his redheaded mate as they made love.

It was now early evening and the lovers had showered, dressed and were cuddled together on the sofa. Hiei sat with his back against the arm with Kurama stretched out along him tucked against the back of the sofa. They had been talking for over an hour, each trying to understand how they could have strayed so far apart.

Hiei held Kurama�s wrist, his thumb gently caressing the scars there. �When I saw these and later Yusuke told me that not only had you hurt yourself but that you had erased me from your life I felt like all meaning had been sucked out of my life. That I didn�t exist to you any more except as a stranger. That everything we had, the love and the pain, all of it was gone.�

Kurama remained silent as Hiei spoke of his feelings. �At first I thought that I had become so unimportant to you that you threw me away like everyone else.�

Kurama gasped. �Hiei, no!�

Hiei kissed Kurama to calm him. �Then I realized that it was the exact opposite. I had become too important. That you did it because it hurt too much to hold on to something you thought you couldn�t have. That by leaving I drove you to do things you never would have allowed anyone else to do.�

Heart swelling with emotions Kurama asked the question that had been on his mind since his memory returned. �Hiei, why did you stay? You always hated that I was human and yet you stayed with me. You loved me as a human.�

Hiei�s arms tightened. �I have always loved you Kurama. Human or Youko didn�t matter so long as you loved me, and I know you loved me. If I was lonely, hurt, stubborn, even angry you always gave me kindness, warmth and love. You deserved to be loved the same way you loved me. Even if you never remembered me or if you did and hated me it doesn�t matter, I will be with you always and I will love you always.�

Kurama was close to tears. �I�m sorry I was so weak Hiei. I loved you and needed you so much I just couldn�t go on without you.�

Hiei drew Kurama into a loving kiss. A few moments later they were interrupted by a knock on the door and Yusuke calling out. �Open up you guys, we know you�re in there!�

Kurama smiled as Hiei growled back. �Go away Detective!�

There was rattling against the door before it opened to reveal Yusuke with Kuwabara and Koenma behind him. �It�s a good thing I have the spare key since you�re too lazy to let us in. You two really should try to contain your demon energy better when you have sex. Every lowlife demon in the area either ran for cover or made Kuwabara and I chase after them with all the youki flying around here.�

When Kurama blushed Yusuke smiled at him. �Welcome back Kurama.�

Giving him a genuine smile Kurama inclined his head. �Thank you Yusuke. I want to thank all of you for watching out for me and not leaving me. You�re good friends.�

Kuwabara grinned. �After all we�ve been through together we�re more than friends Kurama, we�re family.�

Green eyes turned to Koenma. Before he could ask the godling spoke up. �I know I promised to make your memory loss permanent but I just couldn�t do it. It was just your human emotions that weakened you to that point and I knew Hiei would come back eventually. I just needed to by some time. With how much you loved each other I couldn�t make it permanent and so I left him a loophole. If he loved you enough then you would be together again.�

Hiei grunted. �Sex is a pretty flimsy loophole Koenma. What if that�s all I wanted? Kurama would have been hurt again!�

Koenma smiled. �That was only half of it Hiei. You had to mark him and claim him for his memories to return. If you marked him then he would have to know you were a demon. Why block memories of his lover and demons if he knows about them both anyway.�

Hiei still didn�t look happy. �Your timing was still lousy. His head split with pain and he passed out just when he was supposed to be feeling pleasure.�

Kurama grinned and blushed. �Um, Hiei? The pain didn�t come until after the pleasure Koi. Believe me, I didn�t miss a thing.�

Pacified, Hiei allowed Kurama to steal a kiss. When their eyes clouded and their lips lingered Yusuke laughed. �I think that�s our cue to leave. We just wanted to make sure everything was alright with you two. Congratulations.�

Hiei and Kurama paid little attention as their friends left, locking the door behind them. Before long clothes scattered the floor. When Kurama would have slid beneath Hiei strong hands stopped him. Green eyes looked questioningly into red as Hiei positioned Kurama above him. �I�ve been loving you all afternoon. I want to feel you loving me this time Sweetheart.�

Kurama shivered at Hiei�s sexy words. �I love this new side of you Koibito. The sweet endearments and a little vulnerability, it�s so sexy. I�d say your time with me as a real human was time well spent.�

Kurama rewarded Hiei by sliding down his body to pleasure him with his mouth until he screamed before settling between his legs to make love to his mate.

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Hiei and Yusuke sat in the grass watching Kurama and Kuwabara spar. A month had passed since Kurama�s memories had returned and Hiei insisted he begin to train. They watched amused as Kurama�s plants played with Kuwabara as they fought.

When genuine laughter escaped Kurama�s red lips Yusuke smiled. �He looks good.�

Hiei nodded. �Hn.�

Never taking his eyes from the fight Yusuke asked. �Now, how is he really?�

Hiei sighed. �Better, a lot better. He didn�t release me for almost a week. For the next week he had to be close enough to touch me. Yoko�s been stronger but neither will let me out of their sight yet.�

He didn�t know Yusuke could sense Kurama�s spirit energy constantly reaching out to touch Hiei�s. Kurama still needed reassurance that his mate was near and wouldn�t leave.

Yusuke grinned. "So, how did the Youko take all of this?"

Hiei smirked as he fingered the mark on his neck. "Like a demon. He flexed his muscles a little and let me know he wouldn't tolerate being left alone ever again."

With a laugh Yusuke shook his head. "I'd bet that's not all he flexed. He's legendary for his lovemaking, come on Hiei, you can kiss and tell me."

"Hn." Again Yusuke laughed.

Both grinned as Kuwabara cried uncle after being pinned to the ground by one of Kurama�s sinister plants. Yusuke�s heart swelled at the beautiful smile the redhead gave Hiei at his victory. �It�ll take time Hiei but he will be alright. When are you returning to Makai?�

Hiei shrugged. �Not for a while. Kurama�s not strong enough yet. Yomi keeps me informed on things at Alaric. He put one of my best generals in charge until my return. I just hope I don�t have to kill him to reclaim my territory.�

Yusuke nodded. �Sounds like things are going to be just fine.�

When Yusuke would have risen to challenge the redhead Hiei stopped him. �No Detective. This match is mine.�

When Yusuke saw the obvious relief in Kurama�s eyes that his mate was his next opponent he knew Hiei was right. Kurama needed Hiei right now. Settling back in the grass he called out to Kuwabara, laughing. �Come on you big wus. Hiei and Kurama are going to show you how it�s really done.�

Kuwabara pulled himself up to crawl over by Yusuke and collapse in the grass beside him. �Bite me Urameshi. You fight that fox and let�s see if you come out on top.�

Watching Hiei and Kurama half spar, half seduce each other Yusuke laughed. �The look in Kurama�s eye says he�s hoping Hiei will come out on top, if you know what I mean.�

Sure enough in less than five minutes they sparred their way into the woods and away from prying eyes for a private session. The only thing Yusuke and Kuwabara could still see was Kurama�s shirt dangling from a bush.

Yusuke had a twinkle in his eyes as he looked at his friend. Kuwabara quickly stood and headed for the temple. �Oh no, there is no way I�m letting you talk me into following them. First off I don�t want to know who�s on top and second Hiei would feed us to his dragon for even thinking about watching.�

Yusuke followed Kuwabara into the temple. �Come on Kuwa it�d be fun to peek at them having sex. We�d have blackmail material to use for years.�

Rounding the corner into the kitchen Yusuke was brought up short by Yukina and Keiko both glaring at him. Kuwabara was behind them laughing. Yusuke might not be the brightest bulb in the box but he wasn�t stupid, he new when to run.

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A month later Hiei walked hand in hand with his fox. Kurama held a beautiful bouquet of roses the same blood red as his hair. Reaching their destination Kurama gave Hiei a gentle kiss before kneeling.

Kurama placed the roses in the vase attached to Shiori�s grave marker. Feeding his ki into the flowers, sharp thorns pierce the base of the vase and the roses took root in the ground beneath. To the human eye they would simply appear to be a vase full of roses but Kurama knew the ground beneath would feed them and keep them beautiful for many years to come.

�I miss you Mother. I love you so much. I am so proud to have been your son. I�m going away but I�ll come back to visit you. Goodbye Mother.�

When Kurama stood Hiei could see the unshed tears in his eyes and slipped his arm around his mate. He gave Kurama a kiss before looking down at the grave marker. �I promise to love and protect your son, always. Goodbye Shiori.�

Kurama drew a deep breath and smiled lovingly at his mate. �Let�s go home Hiei.�

Arms around each other the demons left the human world behind forever.

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