-Broken Petals-
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Botan sighed. It had been about a week since she heard from him. She had a bad feeling in the pit of her stomach. Of course, she was starting to get big.
"I can't believe you're dragging me to the doctor's today." Keiko looked at her friend over the magazine she was reading.
"You're a month and a half pregnant. You need to have a check-up." Botan snorted.
"I'm fine and so is the baby."
"You don't know for sure." Botan rested her hand on her stomach. She frowned.
"I just wish he was here with me." Keiko smiled reassuringly at her. "I miss him so much. It's been over two weeks." Keiko could clearly see that she was worried.
"His mind is probably so dead set on coming back and seeing you, that he wouldn't do otherwise." Botan smiled at that.
"He sure is stubborn. But thats one of the things I love about him." She sighed happily. "I'd be sitting here all day listing them, if was going to. I'm not that crazy." Keiko grinned.
"I can't wait until Yuusuke and I settle down."
"We should have a double wedding." Botan said suddenly. Keiko smiled brightly.
"That sounds like a great idea." Her honey-colored eyes focused on a nurse that came through the door. She called Botan in. Keiko continued to read her magazine.
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"I hate doctors." Botan mumbled when they got out of the car. She sighed. "He said I'm fine and so is my stomach." She scowled and walked into the house. Keiko rolled her eyes.
"I don't see why you don't like him. He seemed nice and polite." Keiko closed the door.
"He's a jerk." Botan was seething. "I just don't like him." Keiko smiled and walked into the living room. She flipped on the TV. Botan walked in and sat down in the chair. She was getting weird cravings. Mostly for pasta. She also got cravings for ice-cream and such. She gazed at the TV. She was wondering how much longer it would be before they were home. She was getting fidgety and very moody. Sarcastic was the word Shizuru used. Hell, Botan even missed Hiei. She was worried about all of them. "I need to lie down." She got up and went to her room. She said silent prayers for them at night, wishing that they do fine. She laid down on the cold sheets and fell asleep quite quickly.
"You shouldn't worry so much.." Keiko whispered from the couch. "I know they'll be fine." In truth, she was just as worried about them as Botan was. Every day, she would count the hours, waiting for their return.
"Hey, Keiko." Shizuru walked into the room with a cold soda in one hand and a book in the other.
"I didn't hear you come in." Keiko said, looking over at Yukina.
"How did the trip to the doctor's office go?" The koorime asked, sitting down where Botan had a few minutes before.
"She grumbled a lot about how much she didn't like the doctor afterwards. He said that she's fine. Everything is how it should be." The two girls nodded and they stayed silent for a while.
"I can't believe she's pregnant before you." Shizuru took a swig from her soda. "And I'm still wondering about you and my baby brother." Her gaze went to Yukina, who blushed.
"Shut up, Shizuru. I'm surprised you don't have a boyfriend." Keiko threw a pillow at the older girl.
"Honestly!"
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Kurama and the others were, indeed, going home. They had won the battle and were on their way back to the portal.
"Are you traveling with us?" Kurama asked Kuronue and Nariko. They nodded.
"Of course. We wanna see if she's right for you." Kuronue said with a sly grin. "Besides, we have human forms. I'm pretty sure we could transform into them." Kurama nodded. He was still in his kitsune form. He thoughtfully gazed ahead. It had been about a week since he last heard from his mate, Botan. It didn't look it on the outside, but he was worried about her. How could he not? It was really beginning to bug him that they couldn't go any faster than they were. If they did, the humans would tire out easily and they would never get there. He thought about the battle.
-Flashback-
When Kurama, Kuronue, and Nariko reached Ruby village, everyone stared at them in wonder. Whispers ran through them when they looked upon Youko once again. But was this really him? Most of them thought so because Kuronue had always been with him and the raven was with him now. Nariko walked up to a demon that she recognized.
"Youko-sama is back. He wishes us to assemble and help him defeat the army that has been causing such destruction." She said to him. The demon, Yukio, nodded.
"Greetings, Youko-sama. It has been a while since we last met." Yukio said with a grin. "We've kept everything as you would've, had you been here." Youko's golden eyes narrowed suspiciously. Yukio bowed half-way.
"I've very little time. Send word to every village in my territory. I need an army." He turned around and started walking away, Kuronue and Nariko after him.
"Youko-sama, do you have any idea of how pleased the people will be that you're back?" He shrugged as if it didn't matter to him. She smiled at him then told them of the progress of the village.
"I need to get back to our encampment, Kuronue." Youko said, turning to his partner. "Hiei will be very pissed off if we were to walk in there late. Of course, if we don't hurry, our team won't be there."
"However true that may be, Youko, you know that Hiei will try to control his anger. I hope those humans don't piss him off." Youko bit his lip and stared ahead.
"There is one that Hiei hates with a passion. Thats Kuwabara. You see, Hiei's sister, Yukina, and Kuwabara.. are in love. That leaves Hiei hating him even more than he already did." He explained to his friend. Nariko gave him a questioning glance.
"Hiei is with you?" She asked. "You're a team again?"
"We've been a team ever since he found me in the ningen world." He frowned. His golden eyes searched the village.
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"Hiei, I'm glad to see that you did not kill them." Youko said with a sly grin. "I was beginning to get worried."
"Hn." Hiei crossed his arms and leaned against a tree.
"He's been like that for a while now." Yuusuke said with a slight smile. "Ever since I stopped them from tearing each other's throats out." Youko sighed and shook his head.
"I can't leave you for a day and a half without a fued happening." He sighed again and sat down, waiting for the word to go out.
"The word should spread like wildfire, Youko-sama. Everyone will be pleased to have you in the lead again." Nariko said. "I am. Especially after the tragedy with Matsu."
"Matsu? Wasn't he the one planning to overthrow me seventeen years ago?" Youko asked, raising his eyebrow. Kuronue nodded.
"He tried to take your place. However, we wanted you as our leader. We thought that you would come back after atleast ten years." He explained.
"But when you didn't, it was a struggle to keep him off the throne. Everyone but his followers believed that you were the rightful owner of your territory. If you were dead then we would've passed the territory to Kuronue-sama." Nariko continued.
"I refused when they asked me. I still believed that you were alive." Yuusuke and Kuwabara listened with interest, now knowing more about the mysterious kitsune. "Needless to say, Matsu was overthrown and put in prison. He escaped two years later."
"We still haven't found him."
"Oh, but we have." Kuronue said. "He is one of the leaders of this army. That alone is proof enough that he has gotten stronger." Everyone's eyes widened.
"That isn't a good sign. He was strong before." Nariko said, biting her lip. Her ruby red eyes went Youko. She brushed her long red hair out of her face and frowned. "If he is one of the leaders, then my guess is he is planning to take this territory by force." Yuusuke gave her a confused glance.
"Why does he want it so bad?" He asked, blinking. Nariko looked at him and her frown deepened.
"First of all, Youko-sama and Matsu are sworn enemies from the beginning. Second, and most important, Matsu wants it because it's so prosperous. The plants and the mines are so successful. There isn't any way owning it without being envied and rich. Thats what he wants." She explained. Her eyes went once again to Youko. "You're going to battle him yourself, ne?"
"Hai." He looked at Kuronue. "You lead the army while we're battling. Nariko, you're the second in command. I'll split you into two parts." The two nodded.
"Yes, Youko-sama."
"Okay."
"It sounds like we're ready. All we need to do is wait for the army to get here." Yuusuke said, putting his hands behind his head and leaning back against the tree. "It kind of relieves me that we're your allies, Kurama."
"I'm sure it does." Youko said, his golden eyes glittering. He put his hand up and traced a path with his finger to the ground. A vine snaked it's way down and tied Yuusuke to the tree. "More so?" Yuusuke nodded. Kuwabara laughed.
"Looks like you're afraid, Urameshi." Youko traced another path down with his finger and watched as more vines fell to Kuwabara. They twirled around him and he struggled in their vice-like grip. Hiei chuckled.
"Now who's afraid, moron?" The koorime asked with a smirk.
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Nariko and Kuronue got assigned to their halves of the army. They got their orders and smiled proudly as they stood in front of Youko. There were tons of cries ringing through the forest.
"Youko-sama!" The demons cheered when his golden gaze roamed over them.
"You will follow the orders of your leaders, Nariko and Kuronue. You have the names of your leader. Follow their instructions to perfection, as you would follow mine. Lets go." He turned around and nodded to his companions. They followed him out. Kuronue was to be in the lead, since he knew where the leaders dwelt.
"Youko-sama?" Nariko asked, smiling slightly. He looked over at her and blinked. "I've always wanted to lead part of an army. I never thought I would."
"Well, you are leading now. You will lead them to victory, I assume?" She nodded and smiled.
"Of course, Youko-sama!"
-End Flashback-
"Youko-sama! You're not paying any attention, are you?" Nariko asked with a small smile.
"No." He gained an almost sheepish look.
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Botan sat in bed, reading. She didn't have anything else to do so she figured it would help pass the time. She looked up at the calendar. It had been over a month since they had left. She wondered when they were coming back. Her worries weren't helping her with the baby, nor were they helping her with the fact that she needed to get this off her mind. A sudden craving hit her. She got up and went to raid the freezer of it's ice-cream.
"So you're the one who's been eating all the ice-cream." Shizuru said with a knowing grin. "And I thought it was Keiko."
"Cravings are irritating." Botan said. "Do we have any chocolate?" Shizuru frowned then rolled her eyes.
"No." She answered with a sigh. Botan grumbled about it and sat down. She dumped some chocolate syrup on it. "I don't ever want to get pregnant." Botan looked up and stared at the older girl.
"That isn't true, Shizuru. I know you want a man in your life. You'll find him some day. Just keep looking." She paused. "And being pregnant isn't as bad as you think it is." Shizuru sat down.
"You're not even two months pregnant."
"So? It can't be all that bad. Besides, once you think about it, just think about the end of the road. The bundle of joy you'll have."
"A family." Yukina said, joining in the conversation. Botan nodded.
"Speaking of family, you and Shizuru will be sisters! And Shizuru.. you'll be an aunt." The two stared at her.
"You're reading too much into the future." Botan smiled.
"But it looks great, doesn't it?"
"Yours looks bright, too, Botan." Yukina said with a small smile. "A life with the man you love and a few children." Botan blinked.
"A few?" She wondered. "Going through this more than once.." She shrugged. "Maybe."
"I can't help but think of what the little one will look like." Shizuru said with a grin. The other two girls nodded. "Between you and Kurama.."
"Just what does that mean?" Botan asked sceptically.
"Nothing bad. I was just thinking how cute it will be." Botan smiled and her eyes glittered. "I think this is the first time you haven't been complaining about something." Her smile turned into a glare.
"Shizuru.."
"Temper, temper." Shizuru teased. "It might not be healthy for the baby. Stress isn't good."
"It won't be stress for long once I get my hands on you!"
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Youko drifted off into his flashback again, continuing from where he was left off.
-Flashback-
The army got there quite quickly. The attack started as soon as they got there. Youko, Yuusuke, Kuwabara, and Hiei raced to the castle and broke into it. They found their opponents and fought with them. Youko fought with Matsu, Hiei with Jiro, Yuusuke with Keitaro, and Kuwabara with Makoto. When they were done, they went out and joined the army. It was easy and fun for them.
"This is the prize of our mission, ne?" Yuusuke asked Youko. He nodded then they both smiled and continued to beat the crap out of the pathetic people.
-End Flashback-
"We had fun." Yuusuke commented. They all nodded. They were now making their way to the portal.
"Here we go." Youko said with a smile. He closed his eyes and transformed back into his ningen form.
"It feels good to be home." Kuwabara said, once they got out of Reikai. They walked toward their home.
"It does." Kurama said. They opened the door, ready to surprise the girls.
HAHAHA! Should I leave you there?
Maybe..
But I'm not going to. Since you waited so patiently for this chapter. n.n
Shizuru was the first one they saw. She smiled and hugged them all. Keiko came out looking upset.
"Botan's not getting used to that." When she looked up she brightened instantly. "Quick, get outside and I'll get Yukina. I'll tell Botan we're going to the store. This'll be great!" She ran out and did as she said then Botan walked into the kitchen. She sighed.
"Well, I suppose it's just me and you.." She mumbled, putting a hand on her slowly growing stomach. Suddenly the door opened and everyone burst through at once. She looked over and her eyes widened. Kuronue and Nariko noticed her instantly as the one that was Kurama's. "Kurama-kun?" She threw her arms around him and cried in pure happiness. "You're home!"
"And it never felt better." He said, pulling her closer. He kissed her forehead. "How are you?" She stiffened and smiled slightly before pulling away from him. She took his hand and put it on her stomach.
"Shouldn't you ask us how we're doing?" She asked with a huge smile. "I'm pregnant, Kurama." His mouth dropped open slightly then he smiled and picked her up, spinning her around. She giggled and embraced him when he set her down. Everything was going right.
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Thats it for now, reviewers! n.n
-Jess-
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Botan sighed. It had been about a week since she heard from him. She had a bad feeling in the pit of her stomach. Of course, she was starting to get big.
"I can't believe you're dragging me to the doctor's today." Keiko looked at her friend over the magazine she was reading.
"You're a month and a half pregnant. You need to have a check-up." Botan snorted.
"I'm fine and so is the baby."
"You don't know for sure." Botan rested her hand on her stomach. She frowned.
"I just wish he was here with me." Keiko smiled reassuringly at her. "I miss him so much. It's been over two weeks." Keiko could clearly see that she was worried.
"His mind is probably so dead set on coming back and seeing you, that he wouldn't do otherwise." Botan smiled at that.
"He sure is stubborn. But thats one of the things I love about him." She sighed happily. "I'd be sitting here all day listing them, if was going to. I'm not that crazy." Keiko grinned.
"I can't wait until Yuusuke and I settle down."
"We should have a double wedding." Botan said suddenly. Keiko smiled brightly.
"That sounds like a great idea." Her honey-colored eyes focused on a nurse that came through the door. She called Botan in. Keiko continued to read her magazine.
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"I hate doctors." Botan mumbled when they got out of the car. She sighed. "He said I'm fine and so is my stomach." She scowled and walked into the house. Keiko rolled her eyes.
"I don't see why you don't like him. He seemed nice and polite." Keiko closed the door.
"He's a jerk." Botan was seething. "I just don't like him." Keiko smiled and walked into the living room. She flipped on the TV. Botan walked in and sat down in the chair. She was getting weird cravings. Mostly for pasta. She also got cravings for ice-cream and such. She gazed at the TV. She was wondering how much longer it would be before they were home. She was getting fidgety and very moody. Sarcastic was the word Shizuru used. Hell, Botan even missed Hiei. She was worried about all of them. "I need to lie down." She got up and went to her room. She said silent prayers for them at night, wishing that they do fine. She laid down on the cold sheets and fell asleep quite quickly.
"You shouldn't worry so much.." Keiko whispered from the couch. "I know they'll be fine." In truth, she was just as worried about them as Botan was. Every day, she would count the hours, waiting for their return.
"Hey, Keiko." Shizuru walked into the room with a cold soda in one hand and a book in the other.
"I didn't hear you come in." Keiko said, looking over at Yukina.
"How did the trip to the doctor's office go?" The koorime asked, sitting down where Botan had a few minutes before.
"She grumbled a lot about how much she didn't like the doctor afterwards. He said that she's fine. Everything is how it should be." The two girls nodded and they stayed silent for a while.
"I can't believe she's pregnant before you." Shizuru took a swig from her soda. "And I'm still wondering about you and my baby brother." Her gaze went to Yukina, who blushed.
"Shut up, Shizuru. I'm surprised you don't have a boyfriend." Keiko threw a pillow at the older girl.
"Honestly!"
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Kurama and the others were, indeed, going home. They had won the battle and were on their way back to the portal.
"Are you traveling with us?" Kurama asked Kuronue and Nariko. They nodded.
"Of course. We wanna see if she's right for you." Kuronue said with a sly grin. "Besides, we have human forms. I'm pretty sure we could transform into them." Kurama nodded. He was still in his kitsune form. He thoughtfully gazed ahead. It had been about a week since he last heard from his mate, Botan. It didn't look it on the outside, but he was worried about her. How could he not? It was really beginning to bug him that they couldn't go any faster than they were. If they did, the humans would tire out easily and they would never get there. He thought about the battle.
-Flashback-
When Kurama, Kuronue, and Nariko reached Ruby village, everyone stared at them in wonder. Whispers ran through them when they looked upon Youko once again. But was this really him? Most of them thought so because Kuronue had always been with him and the raven was with him now. Nariko walked up to a demon that she recognized.
"Youko-sama is back. He wishes us to assemble and help him defeat the army that has been causing such destruction." She said to him. The demon, Yukio, nodded.
"Greetings, Youko-sama. It has been a while since we last met." Yukio said with a grin. "We've kept everything as you would've, had you been here." Youko's golden eyes narrowed suspiciously. Yukio bowed half-way.
"I've very little time. Send word to every village in my territory. I need an army." He turned around and started walking away, Kuronue and Nariko after him.
"Youko-sama, do you have any idea of how pleased the people will be that you're back?" He shrugged as if it didn't matter to him. She smiled at him then told them of the progress of the village.
"I need to get back to our encampment, Kuronue." Youko said, turning to his partner. "Hiei will be very pissed off if we were to walk in there late. Of course, if we don't hurry, our team won't be there."
"However true that may be, Youko, you know that Hiei will try to control his anger. I hope those humans don't piss him off." Youko bit his lip and stared ahead.
"There is one that Hiei hates with a passion. Thats Kuwabara. You see, Hiei's sister, Yukina, and Kuwabara.. are in love. That leaves Hiei hating him even more than he already did." He explained to his friend. Nariko gave him a questioning glance.
"Hiei is with you?" She asked. "You're a team again?"
"We've been a team ever since he found me in the ningen world." He frowned. His golden eyes searched the village.
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"Hiei, I'm glad to see that you did not kill them." Youko said with a sly grin. "I was beginning to get worried."
"Hn." Hiei crossed his arms and leaned against a tree.
"He's been like that for a while now." Yuusuke said with a slight smile. "Ever since I stopped them from tearing each other's throats out." Youko sighed and shook his head.
"I can't leave you for a day and a half without a fued happening." He sighed again and sat down, waiting for the word to go out.
"The word should spread like wildfire, Youko-sama. Everyone will be pleased to have you in the lead again." Nariko said. "I am. Especially after the tragedy with Matsu."
"Matsu? Wasn't he the one planning to overthrow me seventeen years ago?" Youko asked, raising his eyebrow. Kuronue nodded.
"He tried to take your place. However, we wanted you as our leader. We thought that you would come back after atleast ten years." He explained.
"But when you didn't, it was a struggle to keep him off the throne. Everyone but his followers believed that you were the rightful owner of your territory. If you were dead then we would've passed the territory to Kuronue-sama." Nariko continued.
"I refused when they asked me. I still believed that you were alive." Yuusuke and Kuwabara listened with interest, now knowing more about the mysterious kitsune. "Needless to say, Matsu was overthrown and put in prison. He escaped two years later."
"We still haven't found him."
"Oh, but we have." Kuronue said. "He is one of the leaders of this army. That alone is proof enough that he has gotten stronger." Everyone's eyes widened.
"That isn't a good sign. He was strong before." Nariko said, biting her lip. Her ruby red eyes went Youko. She brushed her long red hair out of her face and frowned. "If he is one of the leaders, then my guess is he is planning to take this territory by force." Yuusuke gave her a confused glance.
"Why does he want it so bad?" He asked, blinking. Nariko looked at him and her frown deepened.
"First of all, Youko-sama and Matsu are sworn enemies from the beginning. Second, and most important, Matsu wants it because it's so prosperous. The plants and the mines are so successful. There isn't any way owning it without being envied and rich. Thats what he wants." She explained. Her eyes went once again to Youko. "You're going to battle him yourself, ne?"
"Hai." He looked at Kuronue. "You lead the army while we're battling. Nariko, you're the second in command. I'll split you into two parts." The two nodded.
"Yes, Youko-sama."
"Okay."
"It sounds like we're ready. All we need to do is wait for the army to get here." Yuusuke said, putting his hands behind his head and leaning back against the tree. "It kind of relieves me that we're your allies, Kurama."
"I'm sure it does." Youko said, his golden eyes glittering. He put his hand up and traced a path with his finger to the ground. A vine snaked it's way down and tied Yuusuke to the tree. "More so?" Yuusuke nodded. Kuwabara laughed.
"Looks like you're afraid, Urameshi." Youko traced another path down with his finger and watched as more vines fell to Kuwabara. They twirled around him and he struggled in their vice-like grip. Hiei chuckled.
"Now who's afraid, moron?" The koorime asked with a smirk.
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Nariko and Kuronue got assigned to their halves of the army. They got their orders and smiled proudly as they stood in front of Youko. There were tons of cries ringing through the forest.
"Youko-sama!" The demons cheered when his golden gaze roamed over them.
"You will follow the orders of your leaders, Nariko and Kuronue. You have the names of your leader. Follow their instructions to perfection, as you would follow mine. Lets go." He turned around and nodded to his companions. They followed him out. Kuronue was to be in the lead, since he knew where the leaders dwelt.
"Youko-sama?" Nariko asked, smiling slightly. He looked over at her and blinked. "I've always wanted to lead part of an army. I never thought I would."
"Well, you are leading now. You will lead them to victory, I assume?" She nodded and smiled.
"Of course, Youko-sama!"
-End Flashback-
"Youko-sama! You're not paying any attention, are you?" Nariko asked with a small smile.
"No." He gained an almost sheepish look.
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Botan sat in bed, reading. She didn't have anything else to do so she figured it would help pass the time. She looked up at the calendar. It had been over a month since they had left. She wondered when they were coming back. Her worries weren't helping her with the baby, nor were they helping her with the fact that she needed to get this off her mind. A sudden craving hit her. She got up and went to raid the freezer of it's ice-cream.
"So you're the one who's been eating all the ice-cream." Shizuru said with a knowing grin. "And I thought it was Keiko."
"Cravings are irritating." Botan said. "Do we have any chocolate?" Shizuru frowned then rolled her eyes.
"No." She answered with a sigh. Botan grumbled about it and sat down. She dumped some chocolate syrup on it. "I don't ever want to get pregnant." Botan looked up and stared at the older girl.
"That isn't true, Shizuru. I know you want a man in your life. You'll find him some day. Just keep looking." She paused. "And being pregnant isn't as bad as you think it is." Shizuru sat down.
"You're not even two months pregnant."
"So? It can't be all that bad. Besides, once you think about it, just think about the end of the road. The bundle of joy you'll have."
"A family." Yukina said, joining in the conversation. Botan nodded.
"Speaking of family, you and Shizuru will be sisters! And Shizuru.. you'll be an aunt." The two stared at her.
"You're reading too much into the future." Botan smiled.
"But it looks great, doesn't it?"
"Yours looks bright, too, Botan." Yukina said with a small smile. "A life with the man you love and a few children." Botan blinked.
"A few?" She wondered. "Going through this more than once.." She shrugged. "Maybe."
"I can't help but think of what the little one will look like." Shizuru said with a grin. The other two girls nodded. "Between you and Kurama.."
"Just what does that mean?" Botan asked sceptically.
"Nothing bad. I was just thinking how cute it will be." Botan smiled and her eyes glittered. "I think this is the first time you haven't been complaining about something." Her smile turned into a glare.
"Shizuru.."
"Temper, temper." Shizuru teased. "It might not be healthy for the baby. Stress isn't good."
"It won't be stress for long once I get my hands on you!"
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Youko drifted off into his flashback again, continuing from where he was left off.
-Flashback-
The army got there quite quickly. The attack started as soon as they got there. Youko, Yuusuke, Kuwabara, and Hiei raced to the castle and broke into it. They found their opponents and fought with them. Youko fought with Matsu, Hiei with Jiro, Yuusuke with Keitaro, and Kuwabara with Makoto. When they were done, they went out and joined the army. It was easy and fun for them.
"This is the prize of our mission, ne?" Yuusuke asked Youko. He nodded then they both smiled and continued to beat the crap out of the pathetic people.
-End Flashback-
"We had fun." Yuusuke commented. They all nodded. They were now making their way to the portal.
"Here we go." Youko said with a smile. He closed his eyes and transformed back into his ningen form.
"It feels good to be home." Kuwabara said, once they got out of Reikai. They walked toward their home.
"It does." Kurama said. They opened the door, ready to surprise the girls.
HAHAHA! Should I leave you there?
Maybe..
But I'm not going to. Since you waited so patiently for this chapter. n.n
Shizuru was the first one they saw. She smiled and hugged them all. Keiko came out looking upset.
"Botan's not getting used to that." When she looked up she brightened instantly. "Quick, get outside and I'll get Yukina. I'll tell Botan we're going to the store. This'll be great!" She ran out and did as she said then Botan walked into the kitchen. She sighed.
"Well, I suppose it's just me and you.." She mumbled, putting a hand on her slowly growing stomach. Suddenly the door opened and everyone burst through at once. She looked over and her eyes widened. Kuronue and Nariko noticed her instantly as the one that was Kurama's. "Kurama-kun?" She threw her arms around him and cried in pure happiness. "You're home!"
"And it never felt better." He said, pulling her closer. He kissed her forehead. "How are you?" She stiffened and smiled slightly before pulling away from him. She took his hand and put it on her stomach.
"Shouldn't you ask us how we're doing?" She asked with a huge smile. "I'm pregnant, Kurama." His mouth dropped open slightly then he smiled and picked her up, spinning her around. She giggled and embraced him when he set her down. Everything was going right.
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Thats it for now, reviewers! n.n
-Jess-