AUTHORS NOTE= Well I guess last chapter was not a preffered read, only like 5 reviews I think dang that was a bad one, well here is another chapter, I hope this story isn't going down hill, it is nearing its finale but I hope I don't lose all my readers before thenL
"Its not my place but what your doing is dangerous Hiei", the fire apparition turned his head from the window to look at Kurama who was lounging in the door frame.
"Im fine", he retorted baring his fangs for a brief moment.
"You know that is a lie, I am coming to you for your mate, she is worried for you", the mentioning of Ren had caught Hiei's attention as he looked down at the floor.
"My mate…", he whispered so softly as he lifted his eyes to meet Kurama.
"A matter I have yet to congratulate you on", a smirk crossed Hiei's lips slowly before it vanished.
"Thank you", the words were foreign to him but every once in a while he could be polite and Kurama was his oldest friend.
"How is she doing?", Yusuke looked up to see Ren walking down the front steps to settle beside him at the bottom.
"She is still weak, but healing fairly well", he ran a hand through his hair in frustration.
"Im so sorry Yusuke, I wish I could change all this", he shook his head and looked over at her.
"Don't apologize Ren, its not your fault, everyone is still breathing so we will regroup and make them pay", she nodded and looked up at the sky.
"If this goes off smoothly ill be in utter shock"
"Whats on your mind?", Ren looked at him and sighed.
"Hiei and Yukina", Yusuke took on a sudden look of surprise before he looked away.
"What about them?"
"He's endangering him self to help her", Yusuke looked down for a moment as if he understood what she was saying.
"Its instinct, if I could do what he can I would be giving what I could to help Keiko, he is being reckless but it wont be long before he realizes he is making a mistake. Just be there with him, the weakness will over take him.", she nodded and stood up quickly.
"Thanks Yusuke", she ran up the stairs and disappeared into the house leaving Yusuke on the steps to think.
Hiei laid flat on his back looking up at the ceiling, by helping his sibling he had drained him self and the weakness was proving to be a pain. Lifting one of his arms he noted how much strength he had to use to get it off the comforter. Growling out of frustration he fell silent when he heard the bed room door open slowly, Ren peeking in.
"Need some company?", he smirked and nodded slowly, when the door was closed behind her the smile on her lips fell at the sight of him. His skin was paler then usual, and his crimson eyes seemed almost dull, she couldn't help but look away from him.
"Im alright", he tried to reassure her but she shook her head.
"Your going to kill your self to save her, when you don't have to. She is a demon as well Hiei she will heal, I understand your reasoning but think of your own health and what your doing to it.", he sat up slowly.
"Come to me", he growled softly and Ren obeyed without hesitation, when she reached the bed she stopped at the side. Hiei waited for her to crawl onto the bed but once she was within his reach he grabbed her and pulled her onto his body. Ren molded to him with ease her legs straddling his hips as her hands braced against his chest so she was above him.
"What are you doing? Im supposed to be mad at you right now", he chuckled and grabbed her hips rubbing his thumbs against the softness of her skin.
"So much talk about my needs, what about your needs?", she moaned softly when he pulled her hips down and grinded up against her. The action alone made her growl and lower her upper body down onto his, her lips finding his throat and her teeth grazing her bite mark.
The sudden urges that erupted between them were so strong that Ren couldn't help but sit back to pull her shirt over her head. Sending the material flying she came back down to connect with him once more. Hiei nipped at her neck as her hands found his belt and started to fumble with the buckle.
"Is this a good idea?", she asked breathlessly.
"I don't care, I want you", Ren purred as his hands ran up her sides and began to undo her bra.
"Were is my daughter?", They both paused at the sound of Haku down stairs. Before anything could be done the bedroom door flew open leaving Haku standing in the door way, Rikter and Kurama behind him trying to stop him. The look on his face went from relief to shock and then the anger set in.
"Uhm….hey dad…".
Everything went off in a flash, Ren saw the signs that her father was going to try and take down Hiei, and in his current state she knew there was no way he could efficiently protect him self from an attack. Jumping off the bed she met her father halfway and pushed him back with all her strength, but his eyes were flashing almost white when he pushed her aside. She felt her self hit the wall violently and slide to the floor, looking up she saw Rikter had Hiei by the throat against the wall. What looked to be a trident of electricity only inches from his face.
"Lord!"
"No!", Rikter and Kurama moved as quickly as they could but Haku's words stopped them dead.
"Don't interfere his life is mine"
"Father no!", Haku looked back at his daughter as she slowly got to her feet.
"This male has done something that is unforgivable my daughter, he has stolen something so precious", the look of confusion crossed her face as Rikter helped her settle on shaking legs.
"What are you talking about, what?", Ren looked at Kurama and noticed his suddenly not so shocked but down trodden face.
"He is talking about your mating", Ren looked back at her father and Hiei as she touched her neck.
"It was my decision to make"
"But not a decision you understood my daughter, mating is unlike a human marriage it is for life, and for the female…"
"It is only done once", Kurama finished, Ren looked at the floor as if thinking.
"Wait…", she whispered.
"Yes Ren, if this male decided his lust for you was sated, he could cast you aside and find another, while you would not be able to take another mate, and the separation of the two of you alone could possibly kill you", Ren looked up past her father and at Hiei who had ceased fighting back and was now hanging almost limp.
"Ren no you have to listen to me-"
"Is it true?"
"Ren please-"
"IS IT TRUE?", his eyes seemed to dull as he watched her.
"It's true"
"Why didn't you tell me?", Hiei's eyes dropped as he growled at him self.
"Because Im selfish, I wanted you for my own, because for the first time I wasn't alone, for the first time I was afraid to lose something.", Haku's grip tightened around Hiei's throat making it hard for him to continue.
"You lost me", she said weakly and left the room with Rikter's help. Haku released Hiei watching as he slid to the ground coughing and rubbing his throat.
"Kurama I will be taking my daughter and my assassins and Ill be leaving right away, your assistance has been a blessing. And as for you, if it were up to me I would end your life but my daughter has already been through enough.", he turned sharply and left the room, Kurama moved to Hiei's side but was pushed away.
"Don't, I have to stop them", Hiei tried to get to his feet but did not succeed as he fell back to his knees. They could hear Haku telling the others of their departure and most of all he could hear Ren crying as she said good bye. His heart twisted in pain as he pushed him self to follow her, to catch her before it was to late.
Ren turned one last time to look up at the safe haven, as her tears began to fall she felt the rain in the air before the drops began to hit the ground. It was like the sky felt her heart's pain and was crying with her, but the distant sound of thunder was the aching anger she felt and the betrayal. When her father stood beside her and touched her shoulder she nodded and said a silent good bye before turning and following the others into the woods.
As they vanished into the forest Hiei ran off the porch, but stumbled and fell to his hands and knees gasping for breath, the one time he truly needed his speed and he was lacking completely. Looking to the trees as the ran began to fall he pounded his fist against the walkway. He had hurt her, the one thing he swore he would never do, promised her he would never do.
Now he could feel the pull of their bond, she was crossing into the Makai and she would be gone. For the first time Hiei felt the heaviest weight placed on his shoulders, he felt like there was nothing in his power to do. Foot steps behind him had him sitting back on his ankles and lifting his face to the rain.
"I have to get her back, I cant lose her", Kurama walked up behind him a few steps and stopped.
"She isn't a prize to be stolen Hiei"
"Your right, she is priceless', he got to his feet and turned slowly to face Kurama. The fox demon looked up at the sky as lightning struck and thunder rumbled darkly, 'I love her Kurama".
"That's what we needed to hear", Hiei looked up to see Yusuke and Jin both with goofy grins on their faces and Kuwabara smirking as they stood on the porch.
"What?", Hiei stood confused.
"Well come on man we're gunna be late for the show", for a moment he looked shocked and then relief crossed his face.
"Right"