Chapter 14.

Kuwabara and Genkai talk about Yukina and her wish for Kuwabara's return. She wished for it so badly that she subjected herself to the ways of her ancestors and locked herself away from her instincts. And refused the sexual energy that would have kept her strong and healthy. Genkai tells Kuwabara that Yukina being a female will have more control and her child will not eat at all of her energy. With that being said. It is confirmed that Yukina is pregnant with a boy. They realized this when Yukina had a temperature that could kill and boil the brain of a human but is a high fever for a demoness, but because she is an ice demon it was highly dangerous. Yukina was unconscious for a few days and the only thing that healed her was the sexual caress from a partner. That partner happened to be the same man she slept with while she was with Kuwabara. Wilhelm Schiffer.

The problem is that Yukina's charms to lock away her instincts are not working properly and she's prone to sexual outburst in the middle of the night. Genkai usually controls it but can't every night. Yukina needs a partner otherwise she will die soon. Either before the birth or during the birth.

So problem is will Kuwabara stay with Yukina or will he go back to Hiei.

Kuwabara said nothing as Genkai poured a cup of black tea. He didn't say anything, because that meant she was going to look at him. And if he were honest with him, he didn't want his mentor to look at him while he was in his underwear. That was just all kinds of wrong.

Genkai wordlessly passed the steaming cup over to Kuwabara, her features cool and impassive as she looked up at Kuwabara's taller form from where she was sitting on the Tatami mats. She was silent as she stared her former pupil down. Watching the way Kuwabara gripped his cup tightly in his hands, the man shifting uncomfortably on the floor across from her.

"I know you're not too bright Kuwabara," Genkai finally said. Her voice loud and rasping but held the edge she needed to make the man look her in the eye. "You don't know the damage you've done," she continued sipping her bitter black tea, her gaze still locked on Kuwabara.

"I know coming back after being gone so long isn't the best thing in the world, Genkai," Kuwabara started, trying to explain his plan; he needed somebody to understand where he was coming from. "But I needed to make sure I didn't want to be with Yukina anymore."

"You made that choice months ago, Idiot. When you broke up with her. Do you know what she's gone through," Genkai asked, narrowing her eyes as Kuwabara looked away. "I take it you don't know that the Koorime species is a Succubus race."

"I know," interrupted Kuwabara, his thoughts immediately flying to Hiei, yea he knew too well what Koorime's needed.

"If you know this then why are you here? Right now as we speak. Yukina is forcing Wilhelm Schiffer into sexual acts, all because two unwarranted males are in her vicinity. If you knew this, why would you put her mind through the trauma of trying to fight her instincts?"

Kuwabara shakily took a large gulp of tea, letting the heat warm his insides. He didn't want to stop. If he put the cup down then he would be forced to speak.

But tea wasn't infinite and soon he was gulping down the last drop.

When he looked back at Genkai finally her eyes were bright with emotion. He wasn't too sure which though.

"You know, Kuwabara," Genkai said waving her hand at him. She wasn't going to force him to speak. "I can't say that I wasn't surprised that you left. It was made clear a day or so after you left what happened. Yukina confessed to stupidity. And that's exactly what it was, stupid. She had no right to cheat on you and hurt you like she did. She especially had no right to throw a fit and break your arm when she was clearly responsible for sleeping around."

Kuwabara eyes widened with every word Genkai spoke. His fingers pressing so hard into his cup he feared it would break. Did someone actually understand where he was coming from?

"But," Genkai cut in sharply, glaring at the man. "If you hadn't flat out refused what you both wanted, this would have never happened. You would still be with Yukina and you would be the father of the child she carries. Yukina was wrong and so are you. It's time you both accepted that you're stupid and get on with your lives."

"But," Kuwabara tried, running a hand through his hair. "I could have hurt her."

"You could have hurt Hiei as well, but you didn't. Just because Yukina is a female does not make her weaker than her brother. No matter how rough you think you are, you are still a human having sex with a demon that can naturally heal. Did you ever think that you would do no damage to her, that she would be fine? Did you listen when she explained? ...I thought so, you're too chivalrous and now you left yourself stuck in this situation? But that brings me to my next question and trust me, we are going to uncover this even if it takes the rest of the night."

Kuwabara didn't know what to say. He hadn't been scolded like this since his Shizuru caught him skipping school in 6th grade and even then it wasn't this bad. She just slapped him, yelled and went about her business.

No...He hadn't felt this way since mom.

Slowly he nodded, he didn't want to hear what Genkai had to say, but there was no way he was getting out of listening to the woman.

"Why the hell are you here? If you have a child and a mate already waiting on you?

They weren't going to get along.

That was the first thing Kuwabara thought when he first laid eyes on Wilhelm Schiffer. The man was tall and slimmer than Kuwabara but rippling with muscle. His gold eyes raged at Kuwabara when they first locked eyes, his walk was stiff and measured, but he walked over to a dirtied Kuwabara with a purpose. The man took him in, and Kuwabara resisted the urge to size him up as well. In all honesty, he assumed the man was going to hit him, but the brunette completely surprised Kuwabara when he held out his right hand and said in stiff accented Japanese.

"I, Wilhelm Schiffer, am very pleased to make your acquaintance."

Kuwabara had no idea what to say, he was preparing for a fight and now all of his energy was drained. Still, he had stared at the man for a moment, trying to see his game. Wilhelm stared back, his mouth set in a grim line.

Yukina, unaware of the vibes rolling off of both men ambled over to Genkai, talking happily about Kuwabara's return.

Kuwabara clasped the man's hand, staring him in the eye; he tried to figure out what was the man's problem, but politely shook his hand. "I'm Kuwabara, Kazuma." he said politely, no way was he pleased to meet the man though.

It was like a burst of electricity sprang through his arm as Wilhelm shook it, he grip almost painful, the gold eyed man nodded. "I have heard so much about you," he said his accent deepening. Before he dropped his hand, but not before Kuwabara felt another burst of pain flow through his arm. The man stepped back, turning his gaze to Yukina he said "I hope we will be able to get along under the circumstances."

And Wilhelm left, walking away from Kuwabara in a leisurely pace that was opposite the stiff fast pace he had earlier. The tall man stepped out the few amount of steps there were and onto the porch, engaging in a conversation with Yukina.

Kuwabara stood there for a few seconds, resisting the urge to rub his sore arm; he stared after Wilhelm, who guided Yukina away with words he couldn't hear. Genkai stood, patiently waiting for her pupil.

Yes, Kuwabara thought flexing his arm. They weren't going to get along at all.

"How did you know about that?"

Kuwabara was shocked, only barely catching the cup that slipped from his fingers; he stared at his former mentor. As far as he knew, Genkai could not see the future. But she couldn't have possibly known about him and Hiei unless...he didn't know.

"Don't look at me like that Kuwabara. It wasn't hard to figure out. You leave and suddenly Hiei disappears. And after your little tryst on his birthday, just because Yukina knows to lock herself away during her pregnancy does not mean Hiei would know. The only thing he can do is run after the father of his child. Or die, because that's what would have happened if he hadn't have locked himself away."

"What do you mean father?" Kuwabara asked shivering and it wasn't because he was cold.

"Well I see that he was with you," Genkai grumbled sipping slowly at her cooling tea. "But that moody dumbass never decided to tell you that you were the father of his child."

"Would you stop saying that?" Kuwabara snapped, "There's no way I'm the dad, Hiei would've told me,"

"If you really believe that, then you're a dumbass. I don't know how he convinced you to harbor him without telling you that that was your child growing in his belly, but it's obvious that child has complete fools for parents."

"But," Kuwabara tried.

"Listen up fool," interrupted Genkai, giving her pupil a cool stare that warranted no interruptions. "Hiei is pregnant and that child is yours. You had sex with him! Unprotected...don't look at me like that. I am well aware of the how Koorime's reproduce. You had sex on his birthday. The sperm you released inside of him would without a doubt mingled and inject itself into his eggs. Don't forget that their mother had sex with a male demon. Granted it was weeks prior to her natural conception, but the fact still remains that it would take an absolute miracle for that child to not be yours."

Genkai fell silent, sipping her tea, she stared at Kuwabara, watching the way his fingers would tighten and loosen on the small cup he held.

"But he would have told me." Kuwabara finally said, ignoring his thoughts. The ones that told him, he knew all along. He would have helped Hiei regardless, but he knew that baby belonged to him. But why couldn't Hiei have just told him.

"No he would not." Genkai cut in icily placing her cup to the ground she stood; walking to the only other door in the room she opened it. A small closet with folded linen. Pulling out a blanket she tossed to the taller man.

Kuwabara barely cutting, feeling the edges smack him in the face.

"You guys have known each other for years and what you all fail to realize here and yes, I am talking about Yuusuke and Kurama as well, is that. You cannot assume that you know each other. You cannot assume that you know Hiei or Kurama. You can't even assume that you know Yuusuke. You each have a past that the other does not know about. But you're going to know this. Hiei was not some child who ran away from the Koorime. His people tried to murder him."

Kuwabara looked up, eyes wide, no way, that wasn't true.

"You can ask Yukina or whoever. You please, but his tribe tried to have him killed. He was only lucky enough to fall into the hands of a kind gang of bandits and was raised. But even they did not want him. So don't feel wronged that he did not tell you. He is after all an unwanted demon. He would have told you if he felt no doubt that you would care for his child as your own. But as it stands, he does doubt that. It is better you find out now than hear it years down the road."

Genkai said, taking her seat back on the mats as Kuwabara wrapped himself up.

The man's gaze was lost to the floor, wavering, his fingers were chalk white, but at least he was thinking.

"Did Yukina know?"

"Of course," Genkai told him, running her hands through her wavy gray hair. Of course this wasn't all that needed to be said, but she wondered if the man in front of her could take much more.

Kuwabara was as good as they come and he felt betrayal harder than anyone. Genkai looked at her pupil, feeling pity despite herself. It was just like the Dark Tournament all over again, only this was bigger than her death.

"Now that you've gotten that through your skull, what are you going to do about the mess you've created?"

Kuwabara gave a halfhearted shrug his mouth opening to speak but closing with an audible click. He wasn't prepared to be a father. Especially not to a demon!

"Well you better think, because you're not leaving here until you."

Wilhelm was out in one of the gardens, the sun was still rising but the warmth it brought to the area around him calmed him more than the spring breeze. All he wanted was to be calm, but meditation eluded him.

"Du werdst nicht wütend werden." he mumbled, running his hands through his hair.

He couldn't become angry; he let it happen. He held as much blame as she did.

Yet...

Yet all he wanted to do was kick and scream at the world.

Wilhelm looked up into the morning sky, tracing the patterns of the clouds with his bright gold eyes, his hands running through the blades of grass, redrawing the patterns almost absentmindedly.

He really needed to remain calm and rethink his purpose.

It is yours.

He knew as soon as he heard those words, he would not be able to remove himself as easily as he wanted. 4 months was a long time, but he found himself coming back as the seasons changed. He just wanted a confirmation. He could leave well enough alone if he only knew.

Or at least he hoped.

Yukina woke up later than usual, but never the less the sun was still rising in the sky when she stepped out into the garden. It was going to be a nice warm day, she thought, scanning the garden for Kazuma. Although he had never been one to get up unless absolutely necessary, she still found herself looking.

And instantly wished she never had.

Was it her or did Mr. Schiffer look handsome to do.

Well. Yukina thought with a small smile. Better than usual.

He was sitting on the grass, his fingers running through the blades careless painting patterns into them with his ki. His head tilted to the sky and his back turned towards. Yukina admired and despaired that the man had worn no shirt this morning, instead allowing the sun to kiss his skin.

Yukina vaguely remembered he was German and wondered if all German humans came as good looking as Mr. Schiffer.

It wasn't like Yukina didn't want to stay and admired the man longer. She just had a feeling that it would not be in her best interest to be near the man right now.

Or ever.

"I know you're there Yukina," came the deep accented voice just as Yukina turned on her heel to head back to her room. The blue haired woman paused, letting loose a small sigh, she smiled in remembrance.

She turned to meet gold eyes peering at her curiously. The way his eyes stared at her had her shivering despite the warm rays of the sun. Stepping off the platform, she made her way over to the brunette. There was nothing she could do about it now.

Wilhelm moved over slightly, trying to mask his surprise as the woman came over to sit beside him her kimono brushing against his bare skin. He thought for sure Yukina would run away at the sight of him.

Yukina sighed; she had been doing that a lot for the past few days.

"How are you," Yukina asked, picking at the hem of her kimono, not looking him was the best option right now.

Wilhelm himself was at a loss. All his former anger shriveling at the sight. Was this really the woman he harbored anger towards for the past few days?

"Ja es ist. Sie ist ein Dämon. Du musst ihr fragen oder du werdst nie erkennen."

"Not very well," he decided slowly, leaning back on his palm. "I imagine I would be much better if...I had the answers I desire," he said after a few moments, hoping that his Japanese would be understood.

It took a long moment before Yukina said anything, did anything other than breathe. How was she supposed to explain?

"It shouldn't be this hard, Yukina," Wilhelm tried, feeling anger rise in his voice. Was it so hard to just tell him what was going on? "I know more than you think about demons and how they work."

"If you know, what's the point in asking?" she said coolly rubbing out the creases in her dress. She felt his cool gold eyes boring into her own. What was the big deal? Why couldn't he just let it drop? She apologized already, why couldn't he just accept it?

"The reason given to me was not of much worth. I cannot allow myself to believe that demon instincts forced you into bed with me."

"But it was," Yukina insisted, because it was true.

"It isn't all. If it were you would have forced yourself upon me numerous times already. Starting from the moment we met."

Yukina was silent for some time.

"The young woman who shyly waited with me during a storm didn't seem too forceful. As compared to the conveniently pregnant woman a few nights ago, I could compare you to a tame kitten."

"What are you trying to say," Yukina accused blood red eyes seeking out his gold only to find them piercing into her.

Wilhelm looked away, shrugging slightly.

"It is interesting, is it not? How a woman who was just a virgin can wind up pregnant. Call me crazy," he started, clearing his throat. "But you and Mr. Kuwabara do not seem like the happiest couple or even friends."

Yukina was up and away from the man in seconds. Frost clinging to the blades of grass where she sat. Her red eyes were fierce and angry as she stared him down. How dare he assume!

"What does it matter," she hissed, her hands coming to cover her growing tummy.

"I just want to know," Wilhelm tried, but the anger was fully heard in his voice. "You are the only one who can confirm!"

"It doesn't matter," she screamed, shaking her head. Wilhelm stood his gold eyes bright with anger. "But it does! You know as well as I whose child is that," he stood defiantly, searching her blood eyes.

Yukina shook her head. Her red eyes narrowing, she stood straight. "Be that as it may, Mr. Schiffer. This child is mine and there is nothing you can do about it."

Yukina turned and ran, as fast as her pregnant body would allow. Ignoring the screams of Wilhelm calling her back. She was thankful, as she tore through the garden into the well-worn path of trees, the man didn't follow.

"Seeing as you're still here, I'm suspecting you've made a decision." Genkai wondered as Kuwabara entered the kitchen. She herself was going outside where Yukina was gardening, she knew Wilhelm had gone out there to see the woman.

"Well," Kuwabara said, grabbing a bottle of water, before following Genkai out of the kitchen. "It's not like I have much choice in the matter," he either chose Yukina or he chose Hiei.

"I mean," he mumbled "that's why I came in the first place."

"And," said Genkai, because it seemed like Kuwabara wasn't going to be forthcoming with any information. And after she wasted time helping the idiot sort through his problem. Ah well, she supposed it was just as Toguro said. She couldn't say no to her children.

Kuwabara remained silent for most of the short walk to the garden. He knew what he had to do, but it was like taking a test in school. That nervousness that came when you knew things would be alright, but there was always that chance that it would go south. That's how it felt to make this choice. It really should be as hard as he was making it out to be but it could easily turn ugly soon.

All too soon they were by the doors that led to one of the gardens. And Kuwabara's nerves were getting the best of him. But damn it if he was about to do it.

Sliding open the doors, Kuwabara could feel the static in the air as soon as he did. It felt like a pressure had been dropped on top of them.

He could see Wilhelm stalking towards him and Genkai with an intent that screamed deadly. It was with that look that he saw the light blue Kimono disappearing into the forest beyond.

Of course, only Yukina could make the man angry.

His spiritual energy was pretty amazing, though.

"I suggest you calm down, Wilhelm," Genkai said, her voice laced with amusement. Wilhelm spared the woman a glance before focusing his sight back on to Kuwabara.

"I challenge you," the man said as soon as they were close enough to hear. The tension in the air increased and Kuwabara could literally see the static spark from the man's fingers.

"If you think I am going to let a master fight a former pupil of min Wilhelm Schiffer, then you're really as dumb as you sound."

"Your pupil is taking away what I came back to have,"

"Didn't your master tell you that demons are not toys," Genkai scolded, stepping onto the platform. Even with the height boost by the steps, Genkai still stood a head shorter than the man. But she was still an intimidating force and there was no way she could let this idiot fight her idiot.

"Ich würde nie! ...Yukina is not a toy to me, but I have tried to be fair and she has left me no other choice. I know how demons work. If I defeat the man she loves, then she will see me as the better mate."

Kuwabara didn't need to hear much more than that. It would work well for him anyway

"I accept," he said as the two stared each other down.

Genkai whirled around to face him, eyes wide in surprise.

"Don't be an idiot. Despite this dumbasses appearance, he's almost as good as Toguro was when you fought against him in the tournament." Genkai warned, because it was true.

"Well," Kuwabara shrugged, stepping past her to climb down the steps. "I'm stronger than I was when I was 14."

"He has accepted the challenge, Master Genkai," said Wilhelm, offering the short woman a smug bow before turning on his heel and stalked off across the grassy plane towards the forest.

"You idiot," Genkai hissed when Kuwabara made to follow. "You get out of one situation and find yourself into another. If you die, I hope the monsters get to you,"

Because she couldn't say much else to convince the man that he was being retarded.

Kuwabara stopped, turning to face Genkai.

"Don't worry so much, old hag. I'll be back in a few hours," Kuwabara told her before turning to catch up with the man.

Genkai watched him disappear into the forest before releasing a long sigh.

"For your sake and mine. Let's hope that you do.