Chapter 21

"You wished to see me son."

"Yes father." Koenma answered, in his teenage form. The massive golden doors swung closed behind him as he approached the larger than life man sitting on his throne. When he was close enough, he gave a slight bow of respect along with a respectful moment of silence. The young Lord had put this off long enough. He'd tried getting the information other ways, but he'd extinguished all his resources. He hated, really hated doing this, but he still wanted answers and unfortunately his father was the only one who could give them to him.

When his heir straightened back up, King Enma saw the look on the young man's face and said. "I'm assuming this is not a social visit."

The Lord shook his head. You'd think after thousands of years he would be able to confront his father about anything. But there had been, and always would be, an underlining trepidation of a confrontation, followed by the subsequent wrath his father was known for. To him there was no pleasing his father, more so since he'd saved Yusuke life, which felt like a lifetime ago in itself, and made the former teen a spirit detective. There was also the robbery and subsequent deals with Kurama and Hiei. Wrapped around it was the whole mess with Toguro, Sensei, the three Kings of Makai and last but not least he forget…Yusuke being a Mazaku. Who his father then tried to have eliminated, but he managed to save. Now who wouldn't find that one nice little screwed up package on their hands. Oh and then there was also that underlining, and to him embarrassing fact that, at least according to his father, he was still young enough to be spanked.

"Speak son. I do have other important matters to attend to." The boisterous voice stated.

Koenma was jolted out of his thoughts. "I want answers." He snapped.

When he didn't elaborate, Enma let out a chuckle that vibrated the large room. "You need to ask the questions first my boy. I may be a King, but I'm not a mind reader." He tried to joke.

Koenma tried not to act irked. "I want to know why you didn't inform me about Yomi." Before his father could reply, he continued. "I want to know why you interfered with something I was taking care of. There was a lot of time and effort, which ended up being wasted, put into trying to find a man that turned out to be dead."

Enma's face was stern as he listened to the anger building in his son's voice. "He was not dead." He admitted.

"What."

"He was not dead." Enma said again. "But it needed to be done."

Koenma blinked and had to think what his father was telling him. "Are you saying he didn't die in that last battle with Youko?" He asked.

Enma nodded his head. "Not for awhile…he would have survived…if 'I' had allowed it."

"Explain." Koenma said and began sucking harder, in annoyance, on the pacifier in his mouth. His hands balled into fists at his sides, he'd never thought his father capable of such a thing. Though was he really that surprised.

"Son." King Enma started, placing his hands on his knees. "For the past several years certain events have been allowed to happen that have changed the course of the future."

Koenma went to say something, but the King held up his hand and continued. "I'm not saying they were neither good nor bad. All I'm saying is…is that, at that time, that particular outcome needed to be changed to allow for what is happening now…and what will happen in the future."

"So he needed to die?" Koenma asked. "The sacrifice of one to save hundreds…as the saying goes."

"Billions…yes." Enma replied.

"That still doesn't explain why you didn't tell me?" Koenma demanded to know.

Enma took a deep wheezing breath before explaining. "At the rate he was going…all three worlds would have been forced into war…and most likely destroyed. The worlds were already unstapled after the turmoil he'd created."

"But if you would have told me I could have…." Koenma was cut off.

Enma was losing his patience. "One, I 'do not' have to explain my reasons or actions to you young man." He stated firmly. "And two, you should have known." He was clearly irked as he huffed. "Over the past few decades you have taken a short sighted approach to handling certain affairs. The matter needed to be looked at as a whole and dealt with not what would suffice for the sake of one world, but for all three."

Koenma nodded, not the least bit intimidated by his father's voice. He had some answers now, not as many as he wanted, but some none the less. "And Shura?" He asked.

"That spawn needed to be dealt with as well." Enma almost yelled.

Now it made sense, Koenma had been wondering why the paperwork on Shura had taken so long, plus why the warrant for his capture already stated 'dead' or alive. Though he would have changed it to that anyways. No doubt his father had also assumed Yusuke would kill him given the chance.

"And son…I know they are your fiends, but." Enma said, getting the boy's attention before stating very firmly. "The next time you interfere with the fate of Youko, there will be punishment."

Koenma's face scrunched up and he let out a frustrating exhale, causing the pacifier in his mouth to make a whistling noise. He was about to respond, but was dismissed.

"Now." Enma said making a shooing gesture like he was brushing off a fly. "Leave me…you have your answers…I want my nap."

a)a)a)a

Hiei had a smug look on his face as he leaned in closer and brushed his lips against the red head's. Kurama closed his eyes with a heavy content sigh when he felt Hiei's tongue poke for permission to enter.

Kurama allowed it and even gave over control as the muscle explored his orifice. The fire demon finally let him get some air as he moved to nibble and kiss down the red head's neck.

Kissing his way back up to an ear, Hiei whispered. "It's going to be boring here for awhile." He continued kissing the neck line as his hands started undoing the red head's shirt. When he finished, he pushed the fabric off the pale shoulders, pinning Kurama's arms behind his back. Placing kisses up the chest bone, he worked his way to the other ear and whispered. "I have to have something to do in the mean time."

The fire demon didn't wait for a response as he attached his lips to one of the red head's nipples and began suckling. He let go of it and as he ghosted his breath across to the other one, whispered. "I might as well play with my fox."

Hiei attached his lips to the other nipple, but this time the red head let out a gasp and almost bent backwards in half as he felt teeth clamp down. The only thing stopping him from flopping backwards were two small hands which had wrapped around him keeping his arms pinned behind his back, while also keeping him arched against that fiery mouth.

"Shoo." Kurama breathed as lips pecked their way up his neck.

Hiei paused and in a husky voice asked. "Problem?" Feeling the stiffness in the red head's body and thinking something was wrong, the fire demon pulled back to allow the red head to compose himself.

What he ended up seeing were lust filled green eyes staring back at him. "Should we not continue this inside?" Kurama's sultry alto voice asked.

Hiei arched an eyebrow. "You getting modest on me fox?" He asked.

Kurama smiled. "Not at all." He mused and his eyes flashed gold. The next thing the fire demon knew he was flat on his back with an arm on either side of his head. The red head, who'd somehow managed to shed the shirt, was leaning over him, straddling his waist and he heard. "Just wanted you to be aware."

Controlling a shiver that went straight to his groin, the fire demon managed to say. "Aware of what."

The red head's smile turned into a smirk as he pinned Hiei's arms above his head before leaning in and licking up one side of the fire demon's neck.

Hiei felt another shiver as a mixed voice said next to his ear. "That if we stay out here, all of Makai will hear you scream."

"Hn." Hiei said and in one swift move, rolled them so he was the one straddling Kurama's waist. He pinned the red head's arms to his sides with his knees as he leaned in and added his own lick up the bare pale neck before whispering in an ear. "I assure you." He began then licked his way across the jaw bone to finish saying in the other ear. "I will 'not' be the one who's screaming."

Kurama shuttered, but he stared right into red eyes as he said firmly. "Are you sure about this?"

Hiei sighed and balanced his weight on one hand as he used the other to cup Kurama's cheek. He'd had a lot of time alone, as he built a home here, to think and he came to the realization that everything in his life had happened because of Kurama. He would have never met Yusuke, never would have become as powerful as he had during the tournament (because he would have never entered) nor ever had the chance to become Mukuro's heir. And most of all, he realized he wouldn't be who he was now without having met the red head. He'd always thought he didn't need someone in his life, but he finally admitted to himself that he did and that person was Kurama. Having been mated to the red head made him realize there was someone out there who could love him for who he was…the so called 'forbidden one'. "I know I don't deserve you, but…I want you." He said honestly. "So…if you'll have…" He didn't get to finish as Kurama leaned up and claimed his lips.

Things moved haphazardly and awkwardly from there. With them no longer being mated or even having a mental connection, the two couldn't read each other's thoughts, feelings or emotions. There were no pre-warnings of what was to come, what to expect. So thus there were no expectations and the two moved clumsily as they finished undressing each other.

The two then sat completely naked face to face with Kurama straddling Hiei's waist. They didn't know how long they stayed like that, but the air was getting a chill. The laundry on the line had dried and the hot water in the bucket was now cold. The duel suns were also bordering on setting for the night, but neither cared as they kissed and touched each other like it was the first time.

Kurama's hands re-explored the petite figure, re-learning the feel and touch of the fire demon's flesh. Hiei's hands did the same as they explored the red head's flesh and he found himself thinking back to the time he'd helped paint Kurama's house. The techniques he'd learned that day had helped him paint the fox that night.

The thought of the eatable paint adorning the lean red head made him moan and his hands move faster. They pinched, groped and even smacked until Kurama was moaning and grinding his hips against him.

Kurama pushed on Hiei's chest, getting him to stop and took the moment to catch his breath. "What…" He breathed. "What are you thinking about?" He asked.

Red eyes blinked, but then Hiei realized it was a reasonable question. "You covered in that eatable paint." He said.

"Mmmm." Kurama mewed and he fell back on the ground, squirming and pinching his own nipple as images of the fire demon's mouth devouring his body that night came to mind.

"And you." Hiei wanted to know, his eyes watching every move the red head made.

Heavy lidded green eyes looked at him. "You tied up in vines." Kurama admitted as he continued to pinch himself. "Completely helpless and at my mercy."

"Hn…maybe later." Hiei grumbled, pushing the red head's legs apart and lifting them so he could get between them. "Right now…you're mine." He growled.

Kurama reached down and grabbed Hiei's length. "Slow down little fire." He said softly. "I want to take this nice and slow."

Hiei froze at the calmness in the voice. He looked at the red head and still saw the lust and the want, but the man who was just writhing a moment ago was now radiating complete calmness.

Kurama smiled as he scooted his way out from under Hiei. Then without a word he slowly guided the fire demon so his back was to the ground. The red head made sure he was being watched as he kissed his way down the chest to the abdomen where he dipped his tongue into the bellybutton a few times before giving a raspberry. Hiei gasped and a hand grabbed a fist full of red locks.

Kurama didn't seem to mind as he moved lower and applied kisses to the fire demon's pelvic and scrotum area. The red head then wrapped a hand around a small ankle so he could lift the short leg and expose the crease along the inner thigh. There he planted a kiss before letting go of the ankle and racking his nails along the flesh on the way back up.

Kurama seem to get the hint as Hiei tugged on his red hair trying to get him to pay attention to his throbbing cock. The red head whimpered at the pull, but moved so he was right at the fire demon's cock. Kurama then licked his lips and without warning swallowed Hiei whole.

This time it was the fire demon who arched back, but he let out a long low moan. He managed to let go of the red hair and gripped the ground, digging his fingernails into the soft dirt.

When the initial sensation passed, red eyes looked to see the red head laid out on his chest between his legs. Green eyes were closed as Kurama continued to suckle and use his hands to work the fire demon.

Though the feel of Kurama's mouth was always sinful, Hiei wanted something to do. "Move." He rasped.

Almost comically, Kurama paused and looked up him with half the fire demon's cock still in his mouth.

The look of the red head staring at him with his cock in his mouth sent a jolt down his spine. "Turn…turn around." Hiei said.

Red eyebrows arched and Kurama was going to let go, but a hand on his head forced him to stay and he cocked his head in confusion.

Hiei didn't say anything as he just motioned and pulled on the taller figure until the red head's cock was in his face. (i.e. the classic 69)

Kurama moaned around the shaft in his mouth, sending vibrations along Hiei's pelvic area. Thinking Hiei was going to return the favor, the red head spread his legs a little wider and went to thrust down, only to be stopped. The fire demon had no plans on giving the red head a blowjob, he was more interested in preparing him for penetration.

Kurama let go of the cock in his mouth and his back arched upwards as he let out a yelp when a wet tongue licked the crack of his rear. His butt cheeks were then groped and pulled apart to allow the muscle to proceed in wetting and penetrating his hole.

The red head went back to what he was doing with renewed eagerness in anticipation of what was to come. Tasting pre-cum, the red head shuffled down until his rear was aligned with Hiei's cock. Looking over a shoulder, he saw red eyes trying to stare through him. He stayed locked with those red pools as he lowered himself down on the rigid shaft. The fire demon's hands immediately went to the red head's waist to help guide the downward thrust. Kurama's head fell back and a long blissful hiss that turned into a moan escaped him as he seated himself fully on the throbbing member.

Both paused, enjoying the sensations. This felt so new, so different that neither one wanted it to end, but yet it had to. Neither one was going to last much longer. Kurama braced himself with his hands just above Hiei's knees and began to lift his hips.

(Do we deserve this second chance…How did we fall into this circumstance?)(We weren't so straight and narrow…This is much more than we deserve)

(A higher voice has called the tune…Two hearts that lost the beat will now resume)(The gift of life extension…By divine intervention)

Time stood still. The twin full moons shone down on the two, casting an eerie glow on the glistening figures. Kurama keep a slow steady pace, not wanting the feeling to end. He tried to focus, but the fact that Youko was masturbating inside his head while giving him images of the fire demon bound in vines only added to the mounting desires.

Hiei could only watch and listen to the pants as the red head rode him. When Kurama leaned his head back, causing ripples of red lava to cascade down his back, he saw and felt those hot tips brush along his abdomen.

They didn't need a mental connection for them to both know they could have lost one another and that one day they would. All that matter was the here and now. By some miracle, they had found their way back to each other and both knew nothing was going to come between them again.

(It's gotta be a strange twist of fate…Telling me that heaven can wait)(Telling me to get it right this time…Life doesn't mean a thing)

(Without the love you bring…Love is what we found…The second time around)

Hiei didn't know when he closed his eyes, but he opened them when the feeling of Kurama riding him stopped. The red head was re-positioning himself so he was facing the fire demon. Once Kurama re-straddled him, he wasted no time in impaling himself.

(Don't understand what's going on…Woke up this morning, all the hurt was gone)(This is a new beginning…I'm back in the land of the living)

Kurama's eyes were closed tight in concentration as a light sheen of sweat broke out along his flesh. He felt Hiei bend his knees and spread them, allowing the fire demon to go deeper. This move also caused the gasping pants, which had been coming from the red head's slightly parted lips, to turn into grunts. Green eyes snapped opened to watch red ones as the pace increased.

(It's gotta be a strange twist of fate…Telling me that heaven can wait)(Oh and I'm gonna get it right this time…Life doesn't mean a thing)

(Without the love you bring…Love is what we found…The second time around)

Hiei couldn't take it much longer, surprised they both had lasted as long as they had and wondering if Youko was helping Kurama. He truly missed not knowing their thoughts. He began thrusting harder and faster, his small hands digging into the pale flesh of the red head's hips hard enough to leave bruised imprints. Just as he shifted slightly to change his angle, he began to lose it. Kurama sensed it and sat down hard on his hips and he could feel his shaft pulsing in the tight space as he released. He was about to cry out, but the red head's lips locked with his, swallowing the cry of pleasure. When Kurama finally sat back up, he stayed seated as he fisted himself to a quick release. Green eyes then rolled into the back of his head and he fell forward, landing on Hiei's chest.

The fire demon grunted as the taller figure landed along his shorter frame. "Are…you alright?" He managed to get out around his own gasping for breath.

Kurama's head lifted some, but it was mostly golden eyes that looked at him. "That was quite orgasmic…would you not agree?" The mixed voice said.

"Kurama?' Hiei questioned in worry.

"He is laying in an orgasmic bliss, but is otherwise fine little fire." Youko's voice said. "As am I. I hope you do not mind, but I wanted in on the fun." Kurama had not been the only one going through separation withdrawals. The yoko had missed Hiei, he'd gotten use to the mental connection with the fire demon and though he had the red head to help him with his headaches and such, it just didn't feel right without Hiei in their minds. He knew Kurama wasn't going to force Hiei to mark him again, but he was hoping the fire demon would re-establish the mental connection the two had always shared. Youko made a note to thank Koenma again for sparing him and giving him yet another chance at life, with Kurama and Hiei.

"Hn…I don't mind." Hiei huffed, shaking his head at the word. "So it was orgasmic." He said pulling Kurama's body closer to his when he felt the red head shiver, goose-bumps had appeared on the pale skin. They had been near the fire, but it was now just coal and as soon as he knew they both could walk, they'd have to get inside. The temperature was still dropping. He also knew they weren't done talking, but that could wait. They had all the time in the three worlds now.

(It's gotta be a strange twist of fate…Telling me that heaven can wait)(You know I'm gonna get it right…I'm gonna make perfect this time)

(Life doesn't mean a thing…Without the love you bring…Love is what we found…The second time around)

Kurama began to purr as he snuggled closer. "Well." He began, but ended up yawning. "It…is…a…great word…explains the whole act, no."

End Chapter 21

Lyrics to the song: Twist of Fate – By: Olivia Newton-John

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