A Lover's Strife
Chapter 8
"I got a feeling this battle will be intense." Yusuke said eyeing the two demons who were about to rage war.
"I'll say; Genkai, how's Kurama's wound holding up?" Kuwabara asked the psychic who was currently healing the fox.
"It's fatal, but it should be healed in a little while."
Hiei watched Genkai heal Kurama from the corner of his eye, 'You'll be alright soon fox but that bastard Ryota will pay for what he did to you, Yukina, and me.'
The koorime turned his attention back to Ryota who was amused by this, "Why are you stalling; you should be trying to slaughter me by now."
Hiei (despite his inner rage) smirked back, "Actually I was thinking of a more creative way of ensuring your demise."
"What are you implying, fool?"
"Well cowards, who sit by and control others to do their bidding deserves a pleasurable death."
"We'll see about that!" the raged spellcaster yelled as he fired a black energy blast at the koorime. When the attack almost came in range, Hiei quickly flitted out of the way as the attack went past the others and blasted the wall.
Yusuke stared at the big hole in the brick wall and turned back, "Hey, watch it!"
Ryota ignored him as he searched for the koorime till he heard, "You're just as pathetic as you were all those years ago." The spellcaster turned to the side and saw the fire youkai, "You really need to work on your aiming." Ryota growled at the other as he continued to fire blasts at his opponent but missed every shot.
"Well, his spells may have gotten stronger but he's a lousy fighter." Kuwabara said.
The detective nodded his head, "Yeah I know; Hiei has this fight in the bag."
"I wouldn't be so sure about that, Yusuke." Genkai said.
"What are you talking about Grandma; he misses his target every time he fires a shot."
"That may be the case, but this seems too easy."
"So what you're saying is that he's luring Shorty into a trap?"
"I don't know for sure, but I wouldn't put anything past Ryota."
Ryota laughed to himself as he fired his energy blasts, 'What a foolish youkai; he doesn't even realize that I'm one attack away from destroying those humans and that youko.'
As Hiei was dodging each attack with ease, a thought stuck him, 'Even for that fool, this whole battle seems too easy. Why would he firing me with those blasts when he knows I'm going to dodge them?' Then scarlet eyes widened in realization, 'Unless he's…!'
'Perfect, just as I planned.' Then the spellcaster fired one of his largest blasts of energy hurling towards the gang.
Hiei watched in horror at the intensity of the blast, 'Damn that attack will surely kill them all; I don't think I'll be able to make it before it hits.'
"Oh crap, what are we gonna do?" Kuwabara cried in fear.
"Don't worry, I'll blast it away with my shot gun."
"Actually Yusuke, I have a better idea." Genkai said as she used her spirit energy to create a barrier around everyone. When the attack came in contact with the barrier, the blow was instantly incinerated.
Yusuke sighed in relief, "Whew, that was too close; way to go Grandma."
Ryota grunted in rage, "That incompetent hag; my final blow will finish them off."
"The hell it will." The spellcaster came in contact with a flaming punch to his right cheek. The blow was so brutal that it flung him to the ground. As Ryota was trying to rise while clutching his burned jaw, he saw a very pissed off koorime hovering over him with menacing scarlet eyes, 'This can't be; his spirit energy is increasing. I never knew he was this strong!'
"You've gotten on my last nerve for the last time, fool. Controlling me against my will to do your dirty work was unforgivable but when you turned me against Kurama and Yukina for simple revenge, you crossed the line. I should've killed you when I had the chance all those years ago, but now I'll make sure you never leave here alive."Ryota quivered in fear at the other's rage, "Now say goodbye Ryota; you'll never endanger anyone else, Yukina, or my fox ever again."
"Did I just hear Shorty say 'his fox' just now, Urameshi?" Kuwabara whispered to the detective.
"I think you and I both did but let's keep on the down low for now because Hiei is really pissed off right now." Yusuke answered.
Then the two teens heard a painful cry. They turned to see that Hiei chopped Ryota's body into pieces using his black/green flaming Sword of the Darkness Flame. The darkened flames burned the spell caster's body to ashes. The koorime turned form the burning corpse and walked toward his comrades.
Yusuke and Kuwabara stared at Hiei with strange looks on their faces, "Damn, he finished that pretty fast."
"Uh Urameshi, if I ever do anything to piss Hiei off that much, stop me by any means necessary."
"Will do, man."
Hiei walked over to Genkai as she was still healing Kurama, "Good work Hiei; you made quick work of him."
"Yes and it was about time I did; so how's the fox?"
"Wait a minute…" When the healing process was complete, the wounds on Kurama were healed in an instant, "There, he'll should be fine now but he still needs to rest."
"I'm relieved to hear that."
"Okay now that we've defeated the bad guys and saved ya, can we please get outta this spirit infested place now?" Kuwabara asked.
"Yeah, I'm up for some good old R&R after this mission." Yusuke added.
"Yes let's get going, I think Koenma has a portal outside waiting for us." Genkai informed as she stood up and headed for the door.
"Good ol' R&R, here I come." Yusuke said with a grin as he and Kuwabara followed after her.
Hiei carefully carried Kurama on his back as they both exited the corridor as well. Then he heard the fox softly whisper, "I'm glad you're back, my friend."
The koorime smiled at his fox, "As am I fox, as am I."
A few days later, everything was back to normal. Everyone led their normal lives…well except for one anyway. Hiei was more than glad that Ryota was out of his life for good, but he still felt guilty about what happened to Kurama. He didn't remember much of what he did as he was being controlled, but the scene where Kurama took the blast for him kept replaying in his head.
He's been back and forth on whether he should see the kitsune. But then he decided, "I'll go and see him and hopefully, he'll talk to me." With that said, the koorime flitted off to Kurama's.
When Hiei got there, he noticed that the fox's window was cracked open but Kurama wasn't in his room. "He must still be at that ningen school. I'll just wait for him to get back. The koorime sat on the bed and waited patiently for the fox's returned till sleep took over. As he slept, he dreamt of having his fox in his arms.
Two hours later Kurama came back home from school. As he climbing up the stairs, he sensed a familiar presence. When he opened the door to his room, his eyes widened at who he saw. Lying on the bed was Hiei sleeping peacefully. Kurama smiled as he joined his friend on the bed. The koorime looked like a peaceful and adorable child as he slept. 'It feels so good to have him back to normal. Not to mention, he looks so cute when he sleeps.' The kitsune giggled at the thought because he knew that the other wouldn't like being called cute.
As an hour flew by, scarlet eyes opened as the koorime sat up and stretched, "I needed that sleep."
"I take it you had a good nap?" Hiei turned to see Kurama smiling at him. The fire youkai blushed, "Fox, when did you get back?"
"I came home an hour ago and you were sleeping so peacefully, I didn't want to wake you up."
"Oh well, it's good to see that you're well, fox."
"Likewise, my friend."
"Fox, are you angry at me for what I did to you because if you are, you have every right to be. If I had gotten rid of that fool when I had the chance before, all this never would've happened."
Kurama shook his head, "I'm not mad with you Hiei, that was all Ryota's bidding. He made you do those things; none of it was your fault."
"But still Kurama, it was still by my hands."
The crimson haired fox placed his hand on top of the other's causing Hiei to blush even more. "It may have been by your hands Hiei, but not by you. If there was a way to prevent all that from happening, you would have. I'm just glad you were freed from his control."
The koorime was so relived at Kurama's words but one question was left unanswered, "Kurama, why did you thwart that attack fired at me when you were already so badly injured."
"Because I thought that I was going to lose you and I couldn't bear to watch you get hurt."
"So you did it because you were worried about my well-being?"
"Of course I did, I couldn't let anything happen to my favorite koorime." Kurama said as he lightly tapped Hiei's nose with a grin.
The koorime's face grew redder at the fox's actions, 'Did he call me his koorime? Could it be that he…? There's only one way to know for sure.' "Kurama, there's something I tthat I have say to you. It's something I've been trying to tell you before all this nonsense happened."
"What is it, Hiei?"
"For a long time, I've been feeling something towards you; something that fills my total being every time I'm with or see you."
The kitsune's emerald eyes widened, 'Could it be that he's…?'
"What I'm trying to say is that I…I…I love you, Kurama very much."
"You really feel that way about me, Hiei?"
"Of course, I've loved you for what seems like forever. I love your warm smile because it makes me feel warm inside." Then the koorime ran his fingers through the other's crimson locks, "You remind me so much of a beautiful rose. Your hair represents its red, soft, sweet smelling petals. Those stunning emerald represents its elegant grace. The feel of your creamy skin against mine reminds me how relaxed I feel when I inhale its scent."
Kurama was deeply touched by Hiei's words. The way the koorime was talking to him made his heart flutter. He smiled warmly as he placed his hand on the other's cheek, "That was the most beautiful thing anyone has ever said to me. There's something you should know as well; I love you too."
Joy and rapture filled the koorime, "Fox, I'm so relieved you feel the same way."
"I have and I always will." Then Kurama leaned into the other's lips capturing them with his own. Hiei was a bit surprised at first, but responded quickly. He ran his fingers through the kitsune's soft tresses. Kurama's lips felt so soft against his. The scent of roses aroused his senses. He was in total bliss kissing his fox. Then he felt the fox pull away and planted those sultry lips against his neck. Hiei moaned in pleasure as those kisses ran down his neck.
The kitsune was enjoying this moment. He had always dreamed of kissing his dragon. Hiei's skin felt so fiery warm against his lips. A rage of passion built up inside him. When he ceased kissing the youkai's neck, he gazed lovingly at him, "You're so beautiful, my little dragon."
"No, you're the beautiful one, fox. You're more stunning than the brightest stars in heaven." Hiei replied as he caressed the other's porcelain like face.
"Wow, I never knew you had such a way with words Hiei. Keep it up and I'll lose control."
The fire youkai smirked lovingly as he gently pushed his fox onto his back. He leaned into the other's ear and whispered seductively, "Well, we'll have to fix that won't we?" Then he lightly kissed Kurama's earlobe.
The emerald eyed youko moaned in pleasure as hot, firm lips trail down from his ear, to his jaw, and back to his lips. Kurama wrapped his arms around his koorime's neck as he answered to his kiss.
A few seconds later, Hiei pulled away and marveled at the sight before him. Hazy, emerald orbs glistened back up at him. The fox's hair was slightly tousled but was still beautiful all the same. A slight blush grazed Kurama's face, "Are you enjoying yourself, fox?"
"More than you know." the crimson haired teen answered as he attacked the koorime's lips again enjoying their erotic taste. Hiei was glad to respond as his hands traveled under Kurama's shirt and caressed his soft, well toned chest leaving fiery trails at every touch.
An hour later, the new couple lay under Kurama's sheets naked. Hiei held Kurama in his arms never letting go. He rested his chin in the other's sweet smelling hair, "Kurama, I've been waiting to hold you in my arms for a long time." the koorime confessed.
"I've always long awaited this moment myself Hiei, but I never thought I'd actually live it." Kurama replied as he kissed his lover's cheek.
"But you have and now that I have my beautiful fox, nothing will ever break us apart."
Kurama sat up and pulled a rose from his hair and handed it to his koorime, "This rose will be a symbol that I'll always be with you no matter what comes our way."
Hiei gladly accepted the elegant plant, "Thank you fox, but I don't have anything as special to give you."
"But you've already given me something special my silly koorime. You've given me something even more precious…your undying affection and friendship."
Then Kurama wrapped his arms around his fire youkai as Hiei nestled close to his bare chest. The two demons remained that way for what seemed like the end of time.
The End
A/N: Well that's the end folks and I hope you all enjoyed the story. If the ending was too sappy, I apologize.
Kurama: Are you kidding, that ending was so romantic; wasn't it Hiei?
Hiei: Hn; yeah romantic.
Kurama: Aww… (hugs his koorime) you know you loved holding me close to you.
Hiei: (blushes madly) Well I uh…
Spirit: Anyway, (before these two get explicit on us) I hope you all you readers out there enjoyed it.
Kurama: And don't forget to review so Spirit can continue writing stories about us!
Hiei gives Kurama a strange look): Us who exactly?
Kurama: (kisses Hiei on the lips)
Hiei: (stunned by the kiss) Oh…um yes; what he said.
Spirit: Oh brother; well my fans as they say in Japan, Sayonara for now! Now Kurama save the yaoiness for the story.
Kurama: I can't help it; he's so adorable.
Hiei: (mouths to the audience) Help me…
