MISSING YOU | By : ShioriFoxiesMom Category: Yuyu Hakusho > Yaoi - Male/Male > Hiei/Kurama Views: 5087 -:- Recommendations : 1 -:- Currently Reading : 0 |
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Okay everyone, at least one of your questions will be answered in this chapter. You’re about to find out what’s happening to Hiei. That will just leave one or two chapters before this is over. Hope everyone is liking this. I promise a nice lemon before it’s over, but not yet. Enjoy and please remember to review.
MISSING YOU
Chapter 7
Sitting in the living room across from his parents, Kurama was in shock. Not only had Shiori willingly accepted him as a demon, she had called his stepfather to come home early from work to share the news with him. For the past few hours Kurama had answered a multitude of questions about himself and demons in general. Just when he thought they were finally through, Shiori’s next inquiry opened up a whole new round of questions. “Now Shuuichi, I can’t help but think that you finally telling us all of this must have something to do with Hiei.”
Amazed at her perceptiveness, Kurama smiled. “Actually it does Mother. In case you were wondering, yes Hiei is a demon, he’s a fire demon. You know I’ve been trying to help him recently. Something is attacking Hiei’s demon energy making him as weak as a human. Demons are immune to most human illnesses but with him being so weak, something as simple as the cold he’s had could be very dangerous to a demon with a weakened immune system.”
Giving Kurama an odd look, Kazuya nodded. “Yes, your mother mentioned that Hiei had been ill and you were trying to help, but I don’t think that’s what she meant just now. You finally admitted your feelings for Hiei and now suddenly you’re telling us you’re both demons. Surely there is a connection there?”
Searching for the right words, Kurama sighed. “Yes Father, there is. I have been in love with Hiei for a number of years now. Hiei, knows nothing but life as a demon, whereas I am torn between my demon past and future and my human present. To be with the man I love now, I would have to give up my human life, my family and friends and deny my mother her only child.”
When Shiori gasped, Kurama lowered his eyes unable to bare the pain he saw there. “Three years ago I told Hiei I loved him, and that when I returned to Makai at the end of my human life I prayed that we could be together. As much as I love my family and my life here, that was the worst decision I have ever made. And believe me, I’ve made some really bad decisions in the last thousand years or so.”
Kurama’s attempt at humor got a little chuckle from both his parents but he could still see the sadness behind Shiori’s smile as she looked at him. “Shuuichi, every mother dreams of having a son as wonderful as you. A good, hardworking boy who is dedicated to the happiness and wellbeing of those he loves. She also dreams that someday he will grow up, fall in love and have a family of his own. I think that at a thousand or so years old it’s time you put your happiness before mine.”
Before Kurama could do more than smile, Kazuya brought up an important point. “You both seem to have forgotten one very important thing… Maya.”
Kurama’s smile faded. “Believe me Father, I haven’t forgotten about Maya, or the baby. No matter what, I will not neglect my responsibility to them. What I’ve been trying to tell you today is, that if Hiei will have me, I intend to find a way to be with him, even though that means leaving my family and my human life behind.”
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Later that week, Kurama had trouble hiding his grin as he glanced up at the clock. Very soon the next phase of his plan would be in place. He was just about to go check on Maya when she came out of the bedroom. Seeing her rub her very pregnant belly, Kurama frowned. “Maya, are you alright? You took a really long nap today.”
When she waddled to the sofa, Kurama didn’t know if he should be concerned or amused. When she smiled he opted for the latter. “Shuuichi, you worry too much. I’m just fine. Are you sure you shouldn’t be back at work? I can always call if I need you.”
Kurama shook his head. “I told you not to worry about work. They’ve been very understanding since you were in the hospital and gave me leave until the baby comes. If you’re sure you’re alright I do have an errand to run. I shouldn’t be more than an hour.”
With a laugh, Maya nodded. “I should be able to get up from the sofa and waddle into the kitchen to start dinner in an hour.”
Grinning, Kurama leaned down to kiss her cheek. “Now don’t overdo it. In fact let’s just call for take out tonight. You pick something and I’ll be back soon.”
Hurrying to his car, Kurama glanced at the clock as he pulled out of the parking spot to see that he was right on time. Twenty minutes later he had parked the car and was headed inside the airport. Making his way through the international terminal he saw that the flight he was looking for was just landing.
There was a few minutes delay as the passengers were cleared through customs. Seeing the large number of people, Kurama wondered how he would find the one he was looking for. When it seemed like most of the passengers from the flight were through customs a tall man with sandy blond hair approached him. “Excuse me, are you Mr. Minamino? I’m Michael Montgomery.”
Nodding, Kurama gave the man a bow. Even with his limited knowledge of English and Michael’s broken Japanese they managed to communicate. “It’s nice to meet you and please call me Shuuichi. I was just beginning to wonder how I would find you.”
Michael gave a deep laugh. “You said you’d be the only man in the airport with long bright red hair and you were right.”
Kurama lead the way to the baggage claim. “I hope your flight was alright?”
Pulling out his claim check, Michael nodded. “Yes, thank you. I know it’s just been a few days since we spoke last but I hope I made it in time.”
As the luggage appeared on the turnstile Kurama nodded. “Yes, but I think just barely. The baby should come any day now.”
Kurama was happy to see the genuine smile on Michael’s face. “I spoke to my family after we talked. You wouldn’t believe how excited they are at the prospect of a new baby.”
Knowing that he’d been gone almost the hour he’d told Maya, Kurama was grateful to see Michael pick up a large suitcase. “If that’s everything, let’s go. I don’t like leaving Maya alone this late in her pregnancy.”
An uncertain look crossed Michael’s face as they walked to the car. “Are you sure this is what Maya wants?”
Wanting to growl that he’d make sure it was what Maya wanted, Kurama helped him load his suitcase in the trunk. “Let’s just get to the apartment where we can all talk. I’m sure everything will be fine.”
The ride back to the apartment passed in relative silence as if each man were thinking about the upcoming meeting. Within a few minutes they arrived at the apartment. Just as they were getting out of the car, Kurama’s cell phone rang. Pulling it out, he saw who was calling and answered quickly. “Yusuke, what’s wrong?”
On the other end of the line, Yusuke sounded annoyed. “What the hell are you doing Kurama? Leave him alone!”
Confused, Kurama frowned. “What are you talking about Yusuke? I’m not doing anything, I’m at my apartment.”
There was a brief pause before Yusuke’s voice changed from annoyed to concerned. “Hiei says someone’s stalking him when he goes out and the plants around here are going nuts.”
Every nerve in Kurama’s body went on alert. “It’s not me Yusuke! Keep Hiei safe, I’ll be there as fast as I can!”
Hanging up the phone, Kurama shoved the keys at Michael. “Here, I’ve got to go! Tell Maya Hiei’s in trouble, she’ll understand. She’s in apartment 212 on the second floor.”
Without waiting for a response, Kurama ran off. The moment he was out of sight he changed to his Youko form. With his demon speed, no one would see the silver Youko racing through town. He could also get to the temple twice as fast since he could run straighter and faster than he could drive, as well as vault over any obstacle in his path.
As he neared the temple, Kurama could sense that the plants that considered him their master were very agitated. When he got closer he discovered that sown amongst the plants surrounding the temple were a variety of Makai plants that were responding to a different master. Careful to shield his true energy, Kurama changed to his fox form and slipped inconspicuously through the barrier the foreign plants had created around the temple.
Once inside the barrier, Kurama changed to his human form and headed for the main temple. Seeing Keiko on the porch, Kurama was about to call out when he noticed she was half hiding as she shielded herself from something around the corner. Moving closer, Kurama saw Yusuke, Kuwabara and Yukina facing off against six females. On closer inspection, Kurama could tell they were demons and saw that two of them held Hiei between them.
Throwing caution to the wind, Kurama rushed forward and growled. “Take your filthy hands off my lover!”
The female on Hiei’s right appeared to be their leader. “He is the chosen one for this generation. We must take him to our sisters to prepare him to fulfill his destiny before the next full moon.”
Frowning, Kurama took a moment to evaluate his opponents. All six of their female opponents were tall and slender yet attractively muscular. They all had similar features with the same short golden hair. In short, they all looked like sisters. With a smirk, Kurama looked at a rather annoyed Hiei. “Dragon, it would seem you have been chosen to father the next generation of Nymphs from the Zion Forest. They are an all female clan that has only one mating season per generation. They chose a single strong male to impregnate the entire generation to insure equality in their powers.”
The leader looked a bit surprised that Kurama knew who they were. “Impressive. Not many know of our isolated clan.”
Beside him Yusuke looked at the redhead. “Kurama, are you saying a clan of hot chicks want Hiei to have sex with them? Where’s the down side?”
Green eyes glared at Yusuke. “First of all Yusuke, Hiei’s mine! Second, at the end of their mating season they kill the father to insure no male can ever lay claim to one of their clan!”
If the venom in Kurama’s voice wasn’t enough to shut Yusuke up, the threat to Hiei’s life was. Tired of the delay, the leader growled at Kurama. “Enough of this! We’re taking the fire demon! If any of you try to stop us, our plants will attack without mercy!”
None of the nymphs seemed concerned when Kurama gave a wicked chuckle. “I don’t think so. Let me explain what’s going to happen. You are going to release my Dragon and find another chosen one. If you don’t I am going to destroy every one of your plants, then my friends and I are going to destroy you.”
Unfazed, the leader sneered at him. “Over the centuries we have attained many abilities. One of our strongest powers however is plant manipulation. Every few generations we chose a powerful plant manipulator to keep our powers strong. There is no way the four of you can take out every plant we control as well as the six of us.”
All six women looked at each other when Yusuke laughed. “You bitches have no idea who you’re dealing with here. I don’t care how many lame plant manipulators you have in your family tree, Kurama will kick your ass.”
The female to the leader’s right suddenly gasped. “Sister, don’t you remember the tales of a great plant manipulator named Kurama?”
The leader gave her a scornful look. “Don’t be ridiculous. Yoko Kurama was a powerful Youko. The man before you is nothing more than a weak human.”
The air began to crackle as smoke began to swirl around Kurama. All six women shivered when a deadly cold voice came through the smoke. “I warned you to release my lover! Now feel the power of the master of plant manipulation!”
As the smoke dissipated revealing the legendary Youko, his energy flared with a loud bang. The nymphs screamed when the ground beneath them shook as every one of their plants exploded. Before their screams died, Kurama’s plants had reclaimed the temple grounds.
In one swift movement, Kurama drew his rose whip and killed the leader and the other nymph holding Hiei. As Kurama rushed to him, Yusuke fired his spirit gun. With one swing of his sword, Kuwabara struck down a fourth nymph. From Kurama’s arms, Hiei watched in amazement as Yukina sent shards of ice at a fifth nymph, slicing her to pieces.
When Yusuke would have shot the last nymph, Kurama held up his hand stopping him. Holding Hiei close, the Youko looked at the demon that had tried to tell her leader who he was. “I am leaving you alive for two reasons. First, you will return to your clan and tell them they must chose another sire for the next generation. Let them know that if any of you ever comes near Hiei again, Yoko Kurama will personally go to the Zion Forest and destroy every last one of you. Is that clear?”
Visibly shaken, the nymph nodded. “Yes sir.”
As the nymph waited, Kurama gently brushed his fingers down Hiei’s cheek and smiled. His voice when he spoke was softer, yet still threatening. “Second you will tell me what was used to drain Hiei’s energy.”
When the woman’s eyes widened in fear, Kurama knew he wasn’t going to like what she was about to say. “Th… there is… a hy… hybrid of a n…n… nerve veil a…and a Ma… Makai de… death plant sown in… into the back of his n… neck.”
Hiei looked up at the Youko when he stiffened. “Woman, you had better run before I change my mind and tear you limb from limb.”
Not ignoring this warning, the woman turned and ran. When she was gone, Keiko jumped off the porch and rushed into Kuwabara’s arms. “Kurama, this hybrid she mentioned, it’s a plant right? That means you can get rid of it.”
Pulling out of Kurama’s arms, Hiei looked at him and shouted. “Damn it Fox, if there is a plant inside me, why didn’t you find it? Especially a Makai death plant, shouldn’t I be dead by now?”
Hoping no one would sense his anxiety, Kurama tried to reassure him. “Since Yukina thoroughly examined you Hiei, I never did. Besides, with the death plant cross bread with a nerve veil, even I probably would have overlooked it if I didn’t know it was there. The nerve veil follows the path of your nerves as it works it’s way through the body. It has the ability to hide itself and the death plant it was crossbred with. The death plant then slowly feeds off your youki making you weaker and weaker.”
Yusuke frowned as he took Yukina’s hand and led the way inside. “If that’s the case then why is Hiei still alive.”
Once inside, Kurama looked at his friends. “Hiei fought a female demon a couple of months ago. I think she must have somehow managed to implant the seed before he killed her.”
Biting his lip, Hiei remembered telling Kurama about her. “At first I thought it was you Fox. I was grabbed with some kind of vine. When I saw that bitch was behind the attack I fried her plant and killed her.”
Kurama nodded. “The vine probably implanted the seed. With the nymph dead the seed remained dormant. Later, I’ll bet another of those nymphs was feeding the seed from a distance in an attempt to weaken you so they could capture you. When they were done with you they would have used the death plant to kill you. Being housed in Mukuro’s fortress probably slowed them down. Then when you came to the Ningenkai they lost track of you. That must be why you didn’t get much worse after you got here, and why I didn’t sense them or the plant.”
Remembering Kurama’s reaction when he heard what the seed was, Hiei tried not to show his fear. “Just tell me the truth Fox. Can you get this thing out of me?”
Praying that he wasn’t lying to his dragon, Kurama nodded. “Yes I can. Remember when I sowed the death seed into my own body at the dark tournament? It’s a slow process, but I should be able to remove this the same way.”
Hiei had known Kurama too long not to sense the doubt in his words. Knowing Kurama loved him though, Hiei knew he would do everything in his power to protect him. “Then let’s get this over with.”
Nodding, Kurama held out his hand. “We should do this in the bedroom. It will take a lot of energy to control the plant and I’m not sure what effect it will have on you when your powers return.”
Without hesitation, Hiei took the Youko’s hand. No matter what happened, Hiei wanted to be with Kurama when it did. When they got to the bedroom, Kurama rearranged the pillows then sat on the bed with his back against them. He was about to pull Hiei onto the bed when suddenly the fire demon froze. Following the direction of the large ruby eyes, Kurama realized that Hiei had seen the dragon tattoo on his arm. Kurama held his breath as Hiei reached out to trace the dragon with his fingers. Shivering at the intimate touch, Kurama whispered. “I have always been and will always be yours my precious Dragon.”
Behind him, the others were forgotten as Hiei stared at Kurama. “When did you do this Fox?”
Holding Hiei’s intense gaze, Kurama smiled sadly. “Three years ago, before I left Makai.”
Hiei knew those words also meant that the dragon had been there before Kurama married Maya. Ignoring the pleading look in the Youko’s golden eyes, Hiei looked away and allowed himself to be pulled onto the bed. Sitting between Kurama’s legs, Hiei refused lay with his back against the Youko’s chest. Turning, Hiei held Kurama’s right arm firmly in his hands and settled himself so he could see the dragon.
When Hiei finally sighed and rested his cheek near the dragon on his shoulder, Kurama smiled. Using his right arm to hold Hiei to him, Kurama rested his left hand on the back of the fire demon’s neck. “This may take a while Dragon. Please try not to move too much.”
Nuzzling his face into Hiei’s hair, Kurama drew a deep breath then closed his eyes. Kurama easily found the seed that was draining Hiei’s energy. Focusing his energy, he followed it’s path through Hiei’s body. Feeling that the seed had traveled throughout most of Hiei’s body as well as to the source of the jagon’s power, Kurama concentrated first on removing the plant from Hiei’s body. He hoped this would return at least some of Hiei’s strength for when he tackled the more difficult task of freeing the jagon.
Not knowing how long this would take, Yusuke pulled up a chair for Yukina. He knew there was no way his wife would leave her brother until the procedure was complete. Smiling her thanks, Yukina leaned up for a kiss. Yusuke only hesitated for a second before claiming her lips. That hesitation was just long enough for Kuwabara to slip an arm around Keiko and turn from the room.
Though Yusuke loved Yukina, and Kuwabara loved Keiko, each man understood the feelings the other had once had for his best friend’s wife. Out of respect for those feelings, both men silently agreed not to be overly affectionate in front of the other. When the brief but passionate kiss ended, Yusuke whispered to Yukina. “I was so proud of you today Sweetheart. Seems our little training sessions paid off. You kicked that nymph’s ass.”
Blushing, Yukina grinned. “Don’t rub it in. You know how I feel about violence. Now go keep your two best friends company. I’m going to stay here in case Hiei or Kurama needs me.”
With one last kiss, Yusuke left the room. Yukina sat patiently for almost two hours before a hoarse whisper came from the bed. “Yukina, ward my dragon.”
Jumping to do her brother’s bidding, Yukina hastily gathered bandages and a pen. When she returned to the room, followed by the others, Hiei released Kurama’s arm and slowly held out his right arm. Wrapping it carefully, Yukina then quickly scribbled the symbols needed to contain the dragon’s power. When she was finished, Hiei’s hand once again held Kurama’s arm.
Hiei never opened his eyes as Yukina warded the dragon. He was concentrating on Kurama’s energy as it controlled the plant inside him. For more than an hour Hiei sat motionless as his body tingled. It had started in his legs and slowly worked it’s way up through his body. He knew the tingling was his own energy returning as Kurama freed it from the plant’s effect.
When Kurama’s energy moved up from his body and began working to free the Jagon, Hiei felt the dragon become restless. Since the jagon held the dragon’s power, Hiei worried he wouldn’t be able to control it until he held full control of the jagon. Once the dragon was warded, it’s energy calmed and so did Hiei. Though the jagon had been sealed for weeks now, Hiei had never removed the familiar headband that held it’s ward. Confident his loved one’s were safe, Hiei relaxed against Kurama again.
Another hour passed before anything else happened. Without warning, Kurama’s energy suddenly dipped and he changed from his Youko to his human form. Sensing this Yusuke and Kuwabara rushed into the room followed by Keiko. Other than seeing the redhead there and the Youko gone though, nothing appeared to have changed, and after a few minutes they left again.
Half an hour later Yukina stood up when Kurama murmured. “I love you Hiei.”
Kurama then gave a feral growl and bared his fangs. Yukina gasped when Kurama buried his fangs in the back of Hiei’s neck. Trusting his fox, Hiei gritted his teeth but didn’t move as Kurama’s fangs tore into his neck. He felt Kurama’s energy spike again as the seed was pulled from his body. Yusuke, Kuwabara and Keiko rushed into the room again just as Kurama’s mouth pulled away from Hiei’s neck.
With blood dripping from his lips, Kurama spat the offending seed onto the floor. Stepping forward, Kuwabara smashed the seed under his foot with a grunt. Kurama immediately turned to Hiei. “Dragon?”
Flaring his energy just enough to let Kurama feel it, Hiei turned in his arms. “I’m fine Kurama. Get some rest.”
Kurama sighed when Hiei leaned over to lick the blood from his lips. When Hiei would have pulled away, Kurama pulled him into a kiss. Seeing that everything was alright, Yukina turned and shooed everyone from the room. When the kiss ended, Hiei stared down at Kurama.
Almost holding his breath, Kurama waited to see what Hiei would do. After a moment Hiei grasped the sleeve of Kurama’s shirt and tore it from the shoulder. Kurama didn’t flinch as Hiei examined the dragon tattoo on his arm. “It’s perfect Fox.”
Exhausted, Kurama pulled Hiei into his arms and settled back against the pillows. “Just as you are my Dragon.”
Knowing how much energy Kurama had used to remove the plant inside him, Hiei settled against him. Within minutes Kurama was sound asleep. Waiting until he was sure Kurama wouldn’t waken, Hiei slipped from his arms. Tossing aside his now bloody shirt, Hiei grabbed a clean one. Without putting it on, Hiei slipped from the room to find his sister.
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It was well after dark when Kurama finally woke with a start. Looking around he didn’t see Hiei. Rising from the bed, Kurama looked down at his torn shirt and smiled. He was glad Hiei finally knew about the tattoo. Going to the closet, Kurama pulled out one of Hiei’s blue tank tops. Slipping it on, Kurama grinned as it showed off the dragon tattoo.
When he arrived in the kitchen Yukina rushed forward to hug him. “Kurama thank you so much. I knew if anyone could save Hiei it would be you.”
Kissing her cheek, Kurama smiled. “You’re welcome Yukina. You know I’m always here if any of you needs me.”
Turning to the table where everyone appeared to be finishing dinner, Kurama smiled. “Kuwabara, Keiko, it’s nice to see you. Where have you two been hiding yourselves?”
Going to give him a hug, Keiko smiled. “Unlike our demon friends here, Kazuma and I work for a living. It’s not so bad though, we both teach at the same school. I’m a language teacher and Kazuma is a P.E. teacher and guidance counselor at Serioski Junior High.”
Laughing at the irony of them teaching at their old school, Kurama kissed her cheek and held his hand out for Kuwabara. “I’m glad to here you’re both doing so well. I’m sorry I didn’t make it to the big double wedding, but under the circumstances I thought it best to let Hiei attend his sister’s wedding without my interference.”
When Yukina’s smile faded and she looked away, Yusuke growled. “Apparently Hiei thought you’d be there so he didn’t show either.”
Looking ashamed, Kurama nodded. “I’m sorry we both let you down then. Speaking of Hiei, where is he?”
Several glances were exchanged before Yukina finally looked at him. “He’s gone Kurama. He went back to Makai a couple of hours ago.”
Knowing those words would hurt his friend, Yusuke tried to help. “He seems to be back to normal and said he needed to report to Mukuro since he’s been gone so long.”
Before Kurama could respond, his cell phone rang. Seeing it was Maya on the caller ID, Kurama turned away to answer it. As he went into the other room to speak with her, Yusuke looked at his wife and friends. “What the hell do we say to him? Are you going to tell him what Hiei had Yukina do with the bite on his neck?”
Kuwabara frowned. “No matter what anyone wants, Kurama is an honorable man and will not leave his wife and child.”
Keiko nodded. “I’m afraid Kazuma is right. Kurama will stay here until his wife is gone, but what about the child? Since it’s part demon will he take it back to Makai with him when he leaves?”
Seeing the look of uncertainty on her face, all eyes turned to Yukina. “The day we saw her in the park, I couldn’t help but check on her baby since it’s Kurama’s child too. The baby is human, it’s lifespan will only be a few years longer than Maya’s.”
Frowning, Yusuke had trouble keeping his voice low. “How can that be? Kurama is a demon, shouldn’t his child be at least part demon?”
Yukina shrugged. “You seem to forget that Kurama is part human, therefore the likelihood of him fathering a demon child with a human mother is greatly reduced. As to telling him about what Hiei had me do, I don’t think that would help matters at this point.”
Just then Kurama came back into the room. “Sorry about that, it was Maya.”
When no one spoke, Keiko finally smiled. “How is she doing? She must be close to having that baby by now.”
Hoping his smile looked genuine, Kurama nodded. “She’s doing very well actually. Her due date was yesterday so she should have the baby any time now.”
When it looked like there would be another awkward silence, Kurama finally sighed. “I guess I had better get going. I have to see my mother about something before I go home.”
Not waiting for long goodbyes, Kurama waved and left the temple.
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