Hi everyone! I'm sorry it's taken so long! Gomen nasai! Anyway here's chapter two, a little late but as promised.
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"T-Thank you." Hiei stuttered as he took the hot beverage offered to him. The shocked demon attempted to move it up to his lips but his hands were shaking too much so in the end he just sat it down on the ground in front of him. "H-How could this happen? I thought I was a male…" Hiei choked out. Genkai, who was once again sitting in front of the two lovers, tried to explain. "You are indeed of the male species, and I'm sure Kurama could vouch for that more than any of us," Kurama blushed noticeably at this. "But you are also of the Koorime. As we all know, you were born with the powers of a fire demon, but at the same time your body must have inherited some of the ice apparitions' qualities. It is a well known fact that all thorough-bred Koorime are women and so they are susceptible to mysterious pregnancies. And as though that is not enough reason to explain this strange event, Hiei is also the only male born to a Koorime to live, so we have no way of knowing whether or not this is a trait among such." Kurama and Hiei looked at each other. Neither had quite heard all of what was said but got the gist of it.
"So…How does this work???" asked Hiei after a couple of moments. "Well I'm not too sure, but I'd assume that you'd go through most of the normal pregnancies and then have to have the baby cut out of you." Genkai explained. "Until that time I need you to come down monthly for a check-up. But there are some other rules I must make known. Firstly, Hiei, you can't go around fighting and training until the child is born. Secondly, someone must be there to keep an eye on you at all times. Your lives will change greatly from now on…Are you sure you're ready for the responsibilities that this baby will bring?" Kurama looked at Hiei. This was the moment of truth. 'I want him to have it…but if he doesn't want it…I will understand.' He thought sadly. "I…I want to have this baby…" Hiei whispered. 'It is a part of me…and it symbolises the love that I have for Kurama…' Hiei's thoughts sped away from him as his red headed lover threw his arms around him. "Thank you Hiei…thank you…"
Kurama awoke early the next morning. He looked around him and noticed that the demon in his arms had yet to awaken. Hiei's body was mostly covering his own and so, not wanting to wake his lover, Kurama remained where he was. It wasn't long before Kurama's mind wandered back to yesterday…
'After arriving home the two demons curled up together on the couch, allowing today's information to settle in. "Are we going to tell them?" Kurama asked after a while. "I guess we don't have much choice. Besides, even if we didn't they'd find out eventually. For as stupid as their actions are, they aren't complete idiots." Hiei answered after some thought. Kurama had to agree.'
Hiei shifted on his chest, bringing Kurama back to the present. He looked down into the gorgeous red eyes he adored. "Good morning." He said as he pecked Hiei on the lips. "Mornin'." Hiei mumbled sleepily. "How are you feeling this morning?" Kurama asked. "Fine…At the moment." Hiei answered, slowly ridding himself of sleep. Then Hiei's tanned skin suddenly took on a lighter shade and Hiei dashed of.
Kurama listened to the morning sickness, knowing that this would be happening a lot more often. "You spoke too soon." He called out with a slight chuckle.
"So, when do you want to tell them?" Kurama asked at breakfast. Hiei paused his eating. "The sooner the better, I suppose." He mumbled. Kurama nodded. "I know!" Kurama said as an idea popped into his head. "Why don't we have a barbeque tonight and announce it then." This time it was Hiei's turn to nod. "That sounds pretty good." Kurama smiled then looked at the time. "Oh dear. If we're going to have this barbeque tonight then we're going to have to get a move on!"
"Okay then, see you tonight. Bye." Kurama said as he hung up the phone. He walked outside to where his now pregnant fire demon was attempting to set up the grill. "Well I've finished calling everyone and they're all coming." Said the red head as he helped his lover finish setting up the barbeque. "Okay so I assume all we need to do is get this food?" Hiei asked, standing upright and heaving a sigh. Kurama came over and pulled the shorter man into a comforting embrace. "Why don't you come shopping with me? You can pick out dessert." He begged. Hiei's eyes shone. "Ice-cream?" He asked hopefully. Kurama couldn't help but laugh at the cute demon's addiction. "Any flavour you want." Kurama confirmed. Hiei grabbed the fox demon's hand and dragged him out the front door, barely giving him enough time to put on his shoes and grab his wallet. "Well then what are we waiting for!"
The two men returned home a couple of hours later laden with bags. As they set them down on the floor Hiei wiped a hand across his forehead and sighed. Kurama could tell his ruby-eyed lover was rather exhausted. "Hiei why don't you go up and have a nap. I'll wake you later." He said turning to face the pregnant demon. Hiei gave Kurama a grateful glance before heading up to their room to sleep.
Kurama moved from kitchen to backyard as he switched between the different foods and jobs. Yet all the while he did so with a smile. 'I still can't believe Hiei's pregnant with our child! Looks like Mum will get her wish for a grandchild after all.' The kitsune felt giddy just thinking about it. His thoughts soon switched from his unborn child to his raven-haired lover. How much he loved him.
But soon all thoughts except for the barbeque were driven from his head as seven o'clock drew nearer. At six-thirty he was almost done so went up to wake Hiei.
Hiei got up feeling a lot better and made himself presentable.
Seven o'clock came and everyone arrived. Yusuke, Kuwabara, Shizuru, Botan, Yukina, Keiko, Koenma were all seated in various places around the backyard eating the food Kurama had prepared. Kurama looked over at Hiei who was sitting and talking sparely with Yusuke, a questionable look in his eyes. Hiei nodded in response to his lover's unspoken question. Kurama stood up and gently tapped his spoon against his empty wine glass, resulting a gentle ringing. All chatter ceased and everybody's attention was focused on the youko. Kurama nervously cleared his throat. It had all seemed so simple before but now that he was actually standing here before all his friends it didn't seem quite that easy.
Kurama took a deep breath before speaking. "Everyone I have…rather big announcement to make…Hiei's pregnant." Kurama finished speedily. Everyone gaped at Kurama like he had grown another head. "Can you please repeat that?" Yusuke asked. "Hiei is pregnant. We went down to see Genkai today and yeah…Hiei's pregnant." Kurama said more slowly. Suddenly everyone was smiling and all of them were shaking hands with both Hiei and himself, congratulating them. Suddenly Kuwabara's voice popped out of no where. "How?" Everyone looked at each other in confusion. "Allow me to explain…" Began Kurama. "No, allow me." Hiei interrupted. All attention swivelled to the multi-breed demon. Kurama was shocked. Sure Hiei talked quite a bit to him but never to anyone else. "It's because of my…unique heritage. You all know how Koorime are all women and are still able to reproduce? It turns out I inherited that trait." Hiei explained quietly. Everyone "Oh'd" and continued to congratulate them. Hiei smiled shyly and turned around to get a drink when suddenly Yukina threw herself on him. "Oh Hiei, I'm so happy for you! You're going to be a mother…or father…or whatever!" Yukina found herself babbling. Hiei hugged her back. "Thanks. I was a little worried about everyone's reaction at first but it was good." Hiei said happily. Yukina smiled as the two siblings took a walk together chatting happily. Well truthfully Hiei was talking and Yukina was listening. 'I've never seen my brother so happy. Or heard him talk this much. It suits him…' Yukina thought.
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Well there you have it. I really hope you all have enjoyed the story so far and I would be grateful if everyone continued to read and review!