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KURAMA'S JEWEL	By : ShioriFoxiesMom Category: Yuyu Hakusho > Yaoi - Male/Male > Hiei/Kurama Views: 9855 -:- Recommendations : 2 -:- Currently Reading : 1
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Chapter 8

Waking in the morning, Kurama stretched lazily. He couldn�t remember ever sleeping so contentedly. He, Hiei and Jewel had all slept curled up together. Realizing he was alone in the bed, Kurama opened his eyes to look for his family. Seeing Jewel sitting in the window sill, Kurama�s heart skipped a beat. A moment later his fear was confirmed when he saw Jewel wave and heard her whisper. �Bye Daddy Hiei, come home again soon.�
Though Kurama tried to deny it, it hurt to know Hiei had said goodbye to Jewel and not him. He tried to cover his disappointment when Jewel turned and smiled at him. �Did we wake you Poppy? I�m sorry. Daddy said we should be quiet so you could sleep.�
Hopping down from the window, Jewel scampered up on the bed to give him a hug. Kurama�s heart ached as he held his daughter. �I was waking up anyway Sweetheart. How are you this morning? Did you have any more bad dreams last night?�
Jewel�s smile fell as she shook her head. �No Poppy, I always feel safe when I sleep with you and Daddy.�
Pushing Hiei from his thoughts, Kurama smiled down at her. �That�s good to hear. Now, let�s go see what�s for breakfast.�
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Over the next few days it became apparent that Jewel was more effected by her nightmare than she wanted to admit. She rarely left Kurama�s side and even insisted on sleeping with him. When Kurama needed to go to work, Shiori had been forced to come to their house to watch Jewel. The little girl absolutely refused to go to her play group or to the park or even to Shiori�s house.
Hoping to make Jewel feel more secure, Kurama arranged for everyone to get together at the temple a week after her birthday. He hoped having her cousins to play with, Jewel would be drawn outside to play. That hadn�t worked. In fact she managed to coax her younger cousins to stay inside the temple and play games.
All of that changed however when, in the middle of the afternoon, Hiei had shown up. Jewel was ecstatic, running out the door and into Hiei�s arms. �Daddy Hiei! I�m so glad you�re home.�
Something in the way she clung to him, had Hiei looking over her shoulder at Kurama with a frown. Understanding the unspoken question, Kurama sighed. �Jewel has been feeling a bit insecure since you left Hiei. She�s been afraid to go outside, since the nightmare she had took place at the park.�
Nodding, Hiei turned to look at Jewel. �Hn. You are a demon Jewel, and a demon shouldn�t show fear. Perhaps if we begin training you to protect yourself you won�t be so worried.�
With that promise Jewel finally agreed to go outside with Hiei. Leaning against the porch railing, Kurama watched Hiei and Jewel play. The redhead gave a lopsided grin at what Hiei would think of having his training session called playing. Jewel however was laughing and having a blast as Hiei tried to teach her to focus her energy to run faster and jump higher.
Sensing someone approach, Kurama turned his head to see Yukina move to stand beside him. �How much longer are you going to let this go on Kurama? One of them will figure out the truth eventually.�
Kurama didn�t need to ask what she was talking about. He just prayed she had reached a mistaken conclusion. �How did you know?�
Resting her hands on the railing next to his, Yukina shrugged. �That�s a little complicated. I only put all the pieces together a little over a year ago, but I started having my suspicions just before you gave birth. Your baby�s powers were without a doubt those of an ice apparition.�
Silently, Kurama listened as Yukina continued. �Just before Jewel�s first birthday, I was babysitting while you and the other�s took a mission. She mashed applesauce into the pendant you used to limit her powers when she was little. We were alone here at the temple, so I saw no harm in removing it to clean it. It upset her when I took it off and she started to cry. You can imagine my surprise when her tears formed into tear gems. At that point I knew her father had to be my brother. Since the demon who supposedly raped you was a wolf, I began to believe you hadn�t been raped.�
Even before she finished, Kurama knew she had figured it all out. �Last year, I took all the children down to the pond to swim. Jewel kept insisting that she had to wear a t-shirt. I knew she was trying to hide something. It didn�t take much to convince her to show me her secret. She was so proud of her Daddy�s gift. Since Hiei had given me back my mother�s tear gem, and the only male ever gifted with his mother�s tear is my brother, there was only one conclusion I could come to.�
Kurama�s heart pounded nervously as he continued to pray that she would be wrong. �Jewel�s father, is my brother� Hiei.�
Trying to remain calm Kurama drew a deep breath before turning to face her. �You say you�ve known for over a year. You could have confronted me, or revealed me to Hiei. Why haven�t you said anything?�
Looking up at him, Yukina smiled. �Over the years, Hiei has earned my trust and respect. He must have a good reason for keeping his identity a secret. When he�s ready I know he�ll tell me. I feel the same way about you Kurama, but watching my brother with his daughter, I can�t help but feel that once again he is being denied the family he deserves. Please Kurama, if I am going to continue to keep your secret, you must give me a good reason.�
Taking one last look at Hiei and Jewel, Kurama took Yukina by the hand and lead her to the garden. When they were seated together on a bench beneath one of the trees, Kurama turned to her. �Gods Yukina, I want so much to tell him that Jewel is his, but I just can�t. When you told me I was pregnant, I was so scared, and all Hiei could say was for me to kill the child and be done with it.�
Remembering that day, and Hiei�s words, Yukina only nodded, allowing Kurama to continue. �When he was with me while I was pregnant, I thought he was beginning to accept the baby and I almost told him. Then he told me that he would never allow a child of his to be born. I tried again before I asked him to be Jewel�s godfather. He told me he never wanted to be burdened with a lover or children.�
Staring up at him, Yukina sighed. �I understand about before Kurama, but you saw Hiei with Jewel just now. He loves that child. I can�t imagine he would be anything but thrilled to find out he�s her father.�
Bowing his head, Kurama looked down at his hands. �Don�t you think this is tearing me up, knowing how much they love each other and keeping the truth from them? At first I was afraid for her life, now I�m afraid for mine. Do you know how angry Hiei will be if he finds out I�ve kept this from him for five years? Put yourself in my shoes Yukina. You know Makai law. Even if Hiei lets me live, I could lose them both.�
Seeing the situation through his eyes, Yukina knew that in the same circumstance, she�d do whatever she had to do to protect her daughters and keep them with her. With a defeated sigh, Yukina nodded. �Jewel is your daughter Kurama, and it is not my place to tell you what is right for her. But I just can�t help but believe, that there must be a way for you to tell Hiei and not lose your family.�
Kurama looked at her sadly. �I promise you Yukina, if I ever find a way for that to happen, Hiei will know everything.�
Suddenly, Yukina frowned. �Kurama, how come Hiei doesn�t know he�s the one that got you pregnant?�
Embarrassed, Kurama blushed. �I wondered that myself, so I went to Reikai and did a little research on fire demons. During mating season, an unmated, non-sexually active male, especially a demon as young as Hiei, can have an insatiable desire to rut. If denied, the desire can be so overwhelming young fire demon males have been known to rape in order to quench the desire. Afterwards it isn�t uncommon for him to have no memory of the event.�
Yukina�s eyes widened in shock. �Did Hiei rape you?�
Quick to reassure her, Kurama shook his head. �No Yukina, it wasn�t rape. At the time I just thought Hiei wanted sex, so I� willingly gave it to him. It was only later that I found out he might not even remember it.�
Yukina was quiet for a moment before looking at Kurama shyly. �Kurama, mating season happens once a year for most demons.�
Hearing her unspoken question, Kurama looked away and blushed again. Softly he answered her. �Yes Yukina, Hiei comes to me every year during mating season. And no, he�s never remembered that it happens.�
Concerned, Yukina rested her hand on his arm. �Oh Kurama, that must be so hard on you. I�ve always suspected you had feelings for Hiei. It must hurt so much to have him for a short while and lose him again every year.�
Giving her a gentle smile, Kurama shrugged. �I�ve gotten used to it. At least he�s still my friend the rest of the year, and even if he can�t be Jewel�s father, he�s a wonderful godfather. Besides, he�s an exceptional lover.�
Nodding her acceptance, Yukina smiled. �Under the circumstances, I think you�ve done a good job making sure Hiei and Jewel have a good father/daughter relationship.�
Relieved, Kurama smiled back. �Thank you Yukina.�
Giving him a gentle smile, Yukina stood up. �I�d better get back inside. I left Keiko with all the cooking.�
After she walked away, Kurama stayed alone in the garden thinking about Hiei. If Jewel hadn�t interrupted them last week, they would have become lovers and Hiei would actually have had a memory of it. Hiei however had run at the first opportunity. Now today, Hiei shows up acting as if nothing had happened between them. Kurama wanted to scream in frustration.
Collecting himself, Kurama rose and went to see how Jewel was doing. The moment she saw him, Jewel raced towards him. �Poppy, see how fast I can run now!�
Concentrating all his love on her, Kurama swooped Jewel up and twirled her around. �I see Sweetheart. If you go any faster you might just fly.�
Laughing happily, Jewel held out her arms and pretended to fly. �Can you do that Daddy Hiei? Can you teach me to fly too?�
Behind them Yusuke laughed. �Hiei�s good, but he�s not that good Jewelsy. When you�re bigger, and he teaches you to jump across the tree tops, that could feel like flying though.�
As Kurama set her down, Jewel clapped happily. �Let�s do that next Daddy. Bad guys can�t get me way up in the trees.�
Giving Hiei a �don�t you dare� look, Kurama reached down to stroke Jewel�s hair. �You need to grow a bit bigger before you get to jump from trees Baby. I see Uncle Kazuma taking the girls to pay in the garden. Why don�t you go join them?�
Looking longingly towards the garden, Jewel shook her head. �I think I�ll go see if Aunt Yukina and Aunt Keiko will let me help cook.�
Before Kurama could comment, Jewel ran inside. Beside him, Yusuke sighed. �Damn Kurama, that dream must have really spooked her. I�ve never known Jewel to chose being inside over outside.�
Shaking his head, Kurama agreed. �Me either Yusuke, and it�s got me worried. I was hoping once Hiei got her outside she�d get over it, but apparently not.�
Kurama turned when Hiei grunted. �Hn, if her dream happened in the park Fox, we need to take her to the park.�
Kurama nodded. �You�re right, Hiei. I hope you�ll stick around for a while then, because she obviously feels safest with you.�
Looking at Kurama, Hiei watched for any sign that Jewel wasn�t the only one who wanted him around. Seeing only concern for Jewel, Hiei turned away. �We�ll take her tomorrow.�
Much to Kurama�s disappointment, Hiei left a short while later. Once again, he took the time to say goodbye to Jewel, but didn�t say a word to Kurama. That night, Kurama waited, hoping that Hiei would come tuck Jewel in, or look for a place to sleep. Neither had happened.
The next morning Jewel was helping Kurama clean up after breakfast. �Poppy, are you sure Daddy Hiei will be here to go to the park with us?�
Suddenly annoyed with his daughter�s hero worship of Hiei, Kurama growled. �Damn it Jewel, we are going to the park whether Hiei shows up or not. I am more than capable of protecting my own daughter.�
Jewel�s lip quivered as her big green eyes looked up at him. �I know you are Poppy. I want Daddy here to protect you.�
Feeling like a fool for snapping at her, Kurama knelt down and drew her into his arms. As he was about to apologize, Hiei appeared in the doorway. �Yelling at her sure isn�t going to take away her fear Fox.�
Like a shot, Jewel was out of Kurama�s arms and in Hiei�s. �Daddy, you came! It�s okay now Poppy, we can go to the park now.�
Turning away from Hiei�s accusing stare, Kurama headed for the living room. �Then we�d better get our shoes on.�
Kurama slipped his shoes on then knelt down to tie Jewel�s pink tennis shoes. When he finished, Kurama pulled her close for another hug. �I�m sorry I snapped at you Baby. I just don�t want you to be afraid anymore.�
Seeing the concern in his eyes, Jewel gave him a little smile. �I�ll try Poppy. Can we go now?�
When Kurama nodded, Jewel grabbed first his hand, then Hiei�s and headed out the door. A short while later, when they arrived at the park, Jewel clung tightly to each of their hands. When she simply watched the other children playing, but didn�t move to join them, Kurama knelt down. �It�s alright Jewel, Hiei and I will be right here watching you.�
She looked at him several seconds before turning to look up at Hiei. �Daddy, you�ll stay right here with Poppy and keep him safe?�
Giving her a little smile, Hiei nodded. �No one will touch Kurama while I�m here Jewel. Now go play.�
Looking between them both, Jewel grinned mischievously before bringing their hands together. Only when they were holding hands did Jewel venture over to join the other children. Standing there awkwardly, Kurama waited until Jewel was distracted before pulling his hand from Hiei�s. �Sorry Hiei. She�s got in in her head that I need you to protect me.�
Beside him, Hiei grunted. �Hn, guess she doesn�t know just how powerful her Poppy really is.�
Watching their daughter, Kurama sighed. �That�s something I intend to rectify very soon.�
When Kurama didn�t elaborate, Hiei�s eyes narrowed as he looked over at his partner. Before he could ask, Kurama spoke softly. �Hiei, I�m sorry about the other night. I obviously made you uncomfortable. That wasn�t my intention. You�ve made it clear in the past that you didn�t want to be burdened with a lover. I should have respected your wishes.�
Hiei was saved from having to answer when Jewel called out. �Come push me Poppy. I want to go really high and jump to Daddy.�
The rest of the afternoon was spent playing with Jewel. At her request, Hiei walked them home before flitting away. Once inside, Kurama drew Jewel over to the sofa. �Jewel, how would you like to go to the Makai?�
Jewel�s eyes lit up. �I get to go see where Daddy Hiei lives?�

Kurama sighed. �Kind of. We�re going to the world Hiei lives in, not his home at Alaric. You did so well with your lesson with Hiei yesterday, I think it�s time you started training to use your powers too. I have a friend in Makai who I think will help train you.�
Frowning, Jewel looked up at him. �Why can�t Daddy train me?�
Looking at her, Kurama considered his words carefully. �Remember, I told you that until you�re older we shouldn�t let anyone, even Hiei, know about your powers. Besides, Hiei is a fire demon, he wouldn�t know how to train you to use your ice powers.�
Nervously, Jewel looked up at him. �Isn�t Makai dangerous? Shouldn�t Daddy go to help protect us?�
Wanting to reassure her, Kurama changed to his Youko form. �Sweetheart, I am a very powerful demon. I don�t need Hiei to protect us.�
Grabbing her, Kurama tickled her. Laughing happily, Jewel half heartedly tried to get away. �POPPY! That tickles!�
Grinning at her, the Youko was relentless. �Say it Little Kit. My Poppy is the strongest demon in the three worlds.�
Giggling madly, Jewel finally gasped. �Mmm� my Ppp� Poppy�s the strongest demon in the three worlds.�
Setting her on her feet, Kurama began to nod his head in appreciation. Before he could claim victory however, Jewel taunted. �Second only to my Daddy Hiei.�
Open mouthed, Kurama stared as Jewel squealed and ran. Jumping up, Kurama gave chase. �I�ll get you for that you little demon.�
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Kurama and Hiei�s relationship over the next month didn�t show much in the way of improvement. Hiei visited frequently but never for more that a day or two at a time. The few times Hiei slept over, he�d wait until Kurama was asleep before sneaking through the window. When Kurama would waken, Hiei would sternly tell the fox to go back to sleep, before changing and crawling into bed.
Now at two in the morning on one of Hiei�s rare overnight visits, Kurama lay in bed wide awake. Turning, he looked at Hiei sleeping beside him. With an annoyed sigh, Kurama reached out to shake the fire demon�s shoulder. �Hiei, wake up.�
Without opening his eyes, Hiei growled. �Who the hell can sleep with all the sighing you�re doing Fox?�
With a little chuckle, Kurama sat up and turned on the light. �I�m sorry Hiei, but since you�re not asleep anyway, we need to talk.�
For a moment Kurama thought Hiei would ignore him. Then the fire demon sighed and sat up. �Alright, I�m up. What the hell do you need to talk about at two in the morning?�
Gathering his courage, Kurama turned to him. �Us Hiei. I can�t take all the tension between us any more. I want us to be friends again.�
Hiei frowned. �When the hell did we stop being friends Kurama?�
Taken aback by the question, Kurama blinked at him. �Am I in a different relationship than you Hiei? Because I thought you were mad at me.�
Unable to face him, Hiei looked away. �I�m not mad Fox. I just don�t know how to handle what happened between us.�
Remembering how young Hiei was, Kurama smiled. �You can�t even say it, can you Hiei? We almost made love. I�m sorry if you think I seduced you or something, but��
Hiei�s head whipped around to stare at the redhead. �You didn�t seduce me Fox. I thought I was taking advantage of you.�
Giving Hiei a look of disbelief, Kurama shook his head. �We really need to talk more. Hiei, I�m not sorry we almost made love. I�m only sorry we were interrupted.�
Surprised by Kurama�s soft admission, it was Hiei�s turn to blink at him. �Oh.�
Giving him a little smile, Kurama whispered. �Are you sorry Hiei?�
Lost in Kurama�s deep green eyes, Hiei shook his head. �No. I mean yes. I mean� oh hell.�
At a loss for words, Hiei leaned over and claimed Kurama�s lips. Startled, it took a moment before Kurama relaxed and returned the kiss. Before the kiss could get heated, Kurama pulled back. �Hiei wait, I�m not doing this again. I�ve spent half my life imagining what it would be like for you to kiss me. Then when you finally did you ran out on me at the first chance you got and have barely spoken to me since. I won�t live like that. I�ll tell you now, I want a relationship with you, but if you don�t feel the same way, then tell me now so I can give up and move on.�
Ruby eyes widened in shock at Kurama�s admission. �If that�s how you felt Kurama, why didn�t you just kiss me first?�
Though it wasn�t really an answer, Kurama was relieved Hiei wasn�t simply rejecting him. �Because I always knew how you felt about the subject. You even said it once. I believe your words were that you �didn�t want to be burdened with a lover or children�. Well, I want both Hiei. My fondest wish is that someday, you, me and Jewel will be a real family.�
Stunned, Hiei didn�t understand why it scared the crap out of him to hear Kurama voice what had become his fondest wish. Looking at the hope in Kurama�s eyes, Hiei prayed he wouldn�t say the wrong thing. �What you say is true Kurama. I used to think the emotions involved with having a lover and children would be a burden. That it would make me vulnerable, both emotionally and to my enemies. As you know from my reluctance to tell Yukina that I�m her brother, I also don�t want to put the people I care about in danger.�
Kurama held his breath as he waited for what Hiei would say next. �Since you�ve drawn me so thoroughly into your and Jewel�s lives, I don�t feel like that any more. I still worry that someone may try to hurt one of you because of me, but I don�t want to let fear keep me from the people I care about any more.�
Releasing the breath he held, Kurama whispered. �Am I one of those people Hiei?�
Slipping a hand under Kurama�s hair, Hiei whispered back as he leaned closer to the redhead�s pouty lips. �Possibly the most important one Kurama.�
This time when their lips came together, Kurama didn�t hesitate to wrap his arms around Hiei and hold him close. Parting his lips, Kurama leaned back, pulling Hiei back with him. Just as Kurama�s head touched the pillow, he had an odd sense of de ja vous. �Poppy?�
With a low growl of frustration, Hiei released Kurama�s lips to turn and look at Jewel. Seeing her big green eyes staring back at him, Hiei sighed. His voice when he spoke was stern but not angry. �Jewel, we talked about this. You�re supposed to knock before coming in our room.�
Kurama�s eyes widened at Hiei calling it �our room�. At the foot of the bed, Jewel nodded. �I did knock Daddy, but you didn�t answer so I came in.�
Hiei grunted. �Next time, you are not to enter unless we bid you to. Do you understand?�
Again, Jewel nodded. �Yes Daddy.�
As Kurama wondered when he�d spoken to Jewel, Hiei rose from the bed. �Come Jewel, let�s get you back to bed.�
Jewel didn�t take his offered hand, but pouted. �Please Daddy, let me sleep with you and Poppy.�
Silently, Kurama allowed Hiei to deal with their daughter. �No Jewel, you will not be sleeping with us any more. You are big enough to say in your own room from now on.�
Jewel�s lip quivered just slightly as she turned her big green eyes on Kurama. �Poppy?�
Kurama didn�t flinch when Hiei�s ruby eyes dared the redhead to contradict him. As much as he loved Jewel and wanted to indulge her, Kurama knew doing so would undermine Hiei�s authority with their daughter. Turning to her, Kurama ordered firmly. �Jewel, come give me a kiss goodnight, then do as your father says.�
Glancing between her parents, Jewel realized she wouldn�t get her way and sighed. Scampering onto the bed, she threw herself into Kurama�s arms to kiss his cheek. �G�nite Poppy, I love you.�
Stroking her hair, Kurama held her close. �I love you too my precious Jewel. Sweet dreams Baby.�
Releasing Kurama, Jewel turned to Hiei. When he held his arms out, Jewel jumped into them. With Jewel clinging to Hiei�s neck, Kurama watched them leave the room. Laying back on the bed, Kurama stared up at the ceiling. He hadn�t missed the flicker of pride in Hiei�s eyes at being called Jewel�s father. With his words, he�d established Hiei�s position in their evolving family.
Through the open door, Kurama could hear Hiei tucking Jewel in. Her sleepy little voice was wishing him sweet dreams. Even from this distance, Kurama could hear Hiei whisper that he loved her. Closing his eyes, Kurama couldn�t believe he could be this happy.
Hearing the bedroom door close Kurama opened his eyes in time to see Hiei flip the lock. Kurama�s heart pounded with anticipation as Hiei moved to the foot of the bed, then crawled up and over him. When the weight of Hiei�s body settled over his, Kurama�s breath caught in his throat. Kurama trembled with excitement as Hiei leaned closer and whispered. �Now, where were we?�
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