Scene 25 ------------------------------------------- Hiei's Apartment

When Kichiro enters, he finds Hiei on the bed relaxing against the wall beside Sabaktu. Hiei is nursing the twins (1) as he explains his new "markings" to his older son. Sabaktu is lazily rubbing his bulging belly. Hiei quiets when his master enters and keeps his eyes lowered as Kichiro comes over. The blue-eyed demon looks at Sabaktu.

Kichiro- How are you feeling, Blue?
Sabaktu- My name is Sabaktu, d--- you!

Although Sabaktu's tone is agitated, he keeps his eyes lowered like his Father. He growls lowly when the pimp chuckles good-naturedly and reaches to ruffle his blue spikes.

Hiei- (Quietly) Sabie,...

Luckily for the boy, Kichiro is in a good mood. He straightens up and turns his focus to Hiei. Since he's nursing the babies, Kichiro can see that his "handiwork" last night was successful.

Kichiro- Is your a-- still sore, Shi?
Hiei- (Quietly) It's healing, Master.
Kichiro- Good... Our next time won't be so rough, Little One... Let.. Sabaktu finish nursing the brats and come over here with me.

Hiei glances up to watch Kichiro go over to the kitchen area. He then sighs quietly and transfers the twins easily to his son. Sabaktu meets his Father's eyes briefly.

Sabaktu- (Quietly) If he hurts you again, Father...
Hiei- (Quietly) I can handle it... We've already discussed this, Sabaktu.

When Hiei is sure that Ichiro and Jiro have transferred well he leaves the bed and goes over to the kitchen. Kichiro is sitting on one of the chairs waiting.

Hiei- Master.
Kichiro- Are you ready to accept the sealing of my Possession marks on you?

Kichiro parts the unlatched black cloak to examine Hiei's tattoos better.

Hiei- Not like I have any d--- choice.

Kichiro chuckles again, pleasantly.

Kichiro- Be thankful that I'm in a good mood, Firebug... While I don't mind my sluts being a bit.. spirited...

Kichiro raises his eyes to meet Hiei's.

Kichiro- I won't tolerate open rebellion.

The pimp reaches up to calmly get a handful of Hiei's black spikes and yanks his face closer.

Kichiro- Understand, slut?

Hiei finds that he can't nod in the demon's tight grasp.

Hiei- Yes, Master.

Kichiro nods and draws Hiei's lips to his mouth briefly for a deep, quick kiss.

Kichiro- Good... This might pinch a bit.

Kichiro flexes his jaws a moment, then opens his mouth to reveal his retractable, three-inch-long fangs to Hiei for the first time. Before Hiei can really react Kichiro tilts his head, leans forward, and uses one of his non-poisonous fangs to pierce a hole through Hiei's left earlobe. Hiei flinches slightly, but refuses to make a sound. Then, in a blur of movement, like the strike of a snake, Kichiro claps the earring against the ear. Hiei feels his ear tingle as the small metal loop somehow affixes itself in the newly pierced hole.

Kichiro- Inchou (2), Shiyounin!

Hiei feels his body begin to burn, but being predominantly a Fire Demon, it's not that bothersome. Instead, the koorime lowers his eyes to watch the black tattoos flash irridescently, in a pulse-like surge, down his body before settling back to plain black. When the sealing is complete it leaves Hiei trembling slightly. Kichiro nods.

Kichiro- They look good on you, Shi.

Hiei is still a little shook as his master draws him closer to begin nuzzling his neck. It isn't long until Hiei begins to feel what this simple gesture is doing to his body. When Kichiro's flared nostrils soon catch the scent of his servant's arousal he pulls back with a happy nod.

Kichiro- The sealing worked... You'll never be able to resist becoming aroused when I desire you from now on... and you will respond.

Hiei raises his eyes to meet Kichiro's piercing blue eyes. As soon as the demon releases Hiei completely, though, he feels himself calming down.

Kichiro- Now, I realize that you are predominantly a Fire Demon. Fire Demons are.. fiery.. by nature. So I can expect you to be a little spirited... But as I said, if you try to resist or rebel against me from now on... I will.. and can.. crush your mind to my will. You now have my clearance to go anywhere within the village limits... When I want you, and you're not up here, I'll call for you... You'll hear my whisper through the earring.

Kichiro raises his hand to touch a similar earring in his own right ear. When he thinks Hiei's name the koorime jerks his own hand up to clamp over his ear.

Kichiro- See? Sorry, I didn't mean to think so loud... (Chuckle) Actually, it's because we're so close.

Both of them drop their hands at the same time.

Kichiro- Most of your scheduled customers will show up here after sunset. It's when the Shikyo Valley really comes alive. In a few, I'll take you down and show you the special room that you'll use to do your.. work in.

Hiei's stomache churns.

Kichiro- During the day, though, you'll be on your own... Unless I call you to me, of course.. Or you're requested by one of my bigger-paying clients... Nod.
Hiei- I understand.

Kichiro watches Hiei look toward the bed to check on his sons.

Kichiro- It's up to you to keep your boys calm. Especially Blue. If he lashes out at me, I will defend myself... I can do so in a way that won't harm his unborn mutt.

Hiei looks back at Kichiro. The pimp now raises Hiei's right arm to examine the ward he wears on it.

Hiei- Don't remove that...
Kichiro- You have complete control of this Black Dragon?
Hiei- No... Not now that my j-jagan is-- sealed...

Kichiro nods.

Kichiro- I'll have Dasan deal with it... For now, I got a job for you.

Kichiro stands and motions Hiei to follow him. As they leave the room the koorime fastens his cloak shut. In the hallway, Dasan is waiting, leaning against the far wall. The warded cage, that holds the bird-like imp, on the floor near his feet. Hiei tilts his head to examine the imp, feeling that he should recognize it, as Kichiro bends to peer into the cage.

Dasan- Don't stick your finger in there, he bites.
Kichiro- Interesting... He does change form, right?

The imp ignores the blue eyes examining him to lean and look toward Hiei. Kichiro straightens up and looks at Hiei.

Kichiro- You know this imp, Shiyounin?

Hiei doesn't answer, but the imp now squawks again.

Imp- You idiots!! His name is...!
Kichiro- Bring the birdie, Dasan... Come on, Shi.

Dasan picks up the cage carefully then follows Kichiro and Hiei toward the stairs.

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(1) Well, all babies do is mostly eat, sleep, and... you know. Trust me, they'll become more active, upstanding "characters" as this story (err... epic novel?) progresses.

(2) Means "Stamp, Seal" according to trusty translator website.