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Chapter 10:

Ningenkai is Home

Hiei and Kurama went back to Alaric to make plans. Kurama had to return to Ningenkai before his mother got too worried about him. Hiei already knew his plan but he knew Kurama might get somewhat upset over it. This has been Hiei's plan for a while. It was also the reason for his death papers.

Looking at Kurama he knew there was another secret he kept from him. Going over to him, Hiei didn't reach for him like he wanted to; not sure if the touch would be accepted. "Kurama, I have to go arrange some business with Mukuro. I shouldn't be gone long but if I am you're always welcome to stay here… or you can go home." Hiei said waiting for Kurama's response.

Kurama knew Hiei was waiting for him to say something. "What… I'll be here when you return." Kurama said smiling at Hiei. He was going to ask about what business Hiei was talking about, but instead he decided to swallow his curiosity. Hiei heard the slip and fought a smile. A fox will be a fox.

When Hiei was out of his room he was able to think clearly. He knew he had to talk with Mukuro immediately, but he also wanted to talk with Kurama. He had to talk with Mukuro first though because only she could… Hiei shook his head and went in search of her.

YUSUKE AND KUWABARA

Yusuke, Kuwabara and Yukina all went to Tourin. Yusuke hoped the demons there could help him locate Hiei and Kurama. Yukina insisted on coming because she was worried about them. Also, if they were injured she would be able to heal them. "Lord Yusuke, this is a surprise. You said you weren't coming back for at least a couple more weeks." Kon, the demon Yusuke left in charge, said.

"I know, but a couple of my friends, Lord Hiei and Lord Kurama, disappeared. Know where they are?" Yusuke asked getting straight to the point. Kon seemed confused by this, "There are at Lady Mukuro's . They have been for several days now. Word is Lord Hiei has dropped his duties as heir to be with Lord Kurama." Yusuke, Kuwabara, and Yukina were surprised by this.

After a moment Yusuke started chuckling then burst out laughing. "Oh boy, this is better than I thought." Yusuke said when he caught his breath. No one said anything after that. More so, didn't know what to say. Yukina was glad they were alright and Kuwbara was confused.

KURAMA AND HIEI

Kurama didn't know what was going on. Hiei barely spoke about what happened when he talked with Mukuro. He did, however, had to treat some of Hiei's wounds. "Hiei…" Kurama said and Hiei knew he wanted answers. "Not now, Kurama, I will tell you once you left here. For now, I must hurry." Hiei said for about the thousandth time.

He was running about his room packing things up. Kurama was worried that Mukuro was kicking him from his duty as her heir. Hiei did not deny this yet he did not agree to it either. This made Kurama worry even more so.

"Since you won't talk, I would like to get some things off my chest. Will you listen to me?" Kurama asked. Hiei paused for only a moment. "Of course I'll listen." Nodding Kurama started talking. "When I said I was talking Mukuro, she was actually asking me questions. We wanted to know some personal things about us; most of them I did not answer."

When Hiei stopped by the walk in closet Kurama waited for his reaction. "Go on, I'm listening." Hiei whispered. Kurama dropped his voice down too. "She asked me one about you… I wasn't sure how to answer her. I believe I know the answer but I want to hear it from you." Kurama paused not sure how to ask Hiei.

Hiei came over and sat on the bed next to Kurama, "What is it? I will give you an honest answer. I'm sick of lying to you, it's hurts you too much." Kurama looked up at Hiei, "What made you… lie to both of us?" Kurama knew the answer would bother him. Hiei didn't love him like he loved Hiei. That's what Kurama believed.

Hiei took a deep breath before speaking. "It was because I… felt like that was the only way Mukuro was truly except me. If I mated with her, even if it wasn't for love…" Hiei broke off knowing that it wasn't his real reason. That was the reason he had been telling himself it was for. Kurama stared knowing it wasn't the real reason either. "I… guess I felt like I wasn't supposed to be with you. Like I was just…" Hiei choked up at the end.

Kurama wrapped his arms around Hiei and held him closely, "You know Hiei… I never thought of you like that. I've always felt like you brought more life into my life. You complete my life, make it whole." Hiei closed his eyes trying to hold back his tears. One escaped and solidified into a deep red tear gem. Kurama felt something hit his lap and saw the tear gem. "Hiei…" Kurama whispered and held his dragon closer.

After they sat there for about five minutes just enjoying being in each other's arms Hiei stood up. "I have to finish packing." Kurama watched him slowly finish packing. "What are you packing for Hiei?" He asked hoping to get an answer now. "We have to return to Ningenkai." Hiei said.

Kurama was a taken back; Hiei was going with him to Ningenkai. And from the looks of his bags, he didn't plan on return any time soon. Seeing Hiei was almost done Kurama helped him get his bags to a guard. "These bags are to be delivered to Ningenkai." Hiei told the guard. "Where in Ningenkai, My Lord?" The guard asked. "The same place I told Mukuro I would be going." Hiei said and the guard rushed off with the bags.