Chapter Nine- New Relationship

Karasu flew out to Kurama's house at dusk, returned to true form outside Kurama's old room, and slid open the window. He crept in quietly and opened the door. He sniffed the air and smelled blood downstairs. He glided silently down the stairs and stalked to the kitchen where the woman was cooking at the stove. She turned to begin the next preparation step and gasped at seeing she wasn't alone.

Karasu stared at Shiori with contempt. "How dare you push Kurama away. He would not have harmed you; still love you. But since you did not accept him, you have forfeited your life." Karasu seized Shiori, bit into her neck, and sucked her dry. He then took her body and dumped in the back before becoming a bat again and flying away. Perhaps Kurama and I can move into his old house and live rather comfortably for a time.

Kurama was with Hiei, each silent with his own thoughts and enjoying the peace of the night. "Hiei," Kurama finally said. "I'm thinking of sleeping during the day and being awake all night."

"I have no problem with that. I'm more of a night person myself."

"Kurama!"

Both demon and vampire looked to see Yusuke and Kuwabara coming up to them and stood. "What is it, Yusuke?" Kurama asked. "Is it the tunnel?"

"No, this is something else." Yusuke took a deep breath. "Kurama…your mother's dead."

Kurama didn't react at first, but then blinked. "I see," he said at last.

"Look man, I'm sorry," Yusuke said.

"It is all right. I am fine," Kurama said flatly.

"Fine?" Yusuke echoed. "Kurama, I know she rejected you, but she was your mother."

"I do not care."

"Kurama, what's wrong with you?"

"Nothing is wrong. I simply have awakened to being an actual vampire. I drink blood and I am getting it by attacking."

There were gasps from the others and Hiei zipped over to the humans. "Kurama, you've been killing humans and demons lately?" he asked.

"I have. I am a vampire and that is what vampires do."

Hiei scowled. "Kurama, I cannot be involved with a vampire who could suddenly suck my blood at any moment."

Kurama scowled back. "Fine," he snapped. "Then we are through and I do not need any of you." He took his bat form and flew away in the direction of his home. He entered his room, returned to normal, and growled to himself. His friends had indeed turned on him and Hiei had broken up with him. I can only count on Karasu now. He alone knows how much I love being a vampire.

Kurama left his room and searched the house, finding his sire in the living room. He looked up from his book as the teenager entered, his green eyes sparking with fury and sadness.

"It has happened, hasn't it?" he asked. "Your friends have turned on you."

"Yes. I am guessing you killed Mother. Yusuke told me she was dead. I honestly do not care that she is gone or how she died."

"I did kill her. Her rejection of you angered me. You truly do not care that she is dead?"

"Correct. I…also feel something akin to love toward you. This attraction has been growing since my second kill and now that my friends have rejected me, I find that I would readily accept your affections and desires."

Karasu flashed his fangs in a seductive smile as he stood, went up to Kurama, put his arms around Kurama's waist, and leaned down to capture Kurama's lips in a passionate kiss. Kurama put his arms around Karasu's neck and eagerly returned the kiss, parting his lips when Karasu ran his tongue across them. His tongue ran along the inside of Kurama's mouth, over the tongue, and caressed the fangs.

Kurama felt Karasu's tongue retreat and quickly darted his tongue into Karasu's mouth to explore it and caress the fangs. He heard and felt Karasu moan as he ran his tongue over the fangs, the ones that gave him his undead lifestyle. He felt his attraction for the vampire grow and hoped Karasu would feel sexually aroused by his caresses.

Karasu had been surprised when Kurama's tongue had followed his when he pulled back. He must have enjoyed my exploration and wanted to return the favor. He moaned into Kurama's mouth as the tongue explored his mouth, tongue, and fangs. Oh, this is good. I had no idea how passionate Kurama could be. I could have my way with him and he would accept it eagerly. Kurama pulled out and the two of them gazed into one another's eyes. "Kurama," he whispered. "Please be my undead mate."

"Yes, Karasu," Kurama whispered. "I will be your mate now and forever. I love you deeply now."

"Wonderful." Karasu ran his hand through Kurama's dark hair; it had become silky and undamaged when he turned and Karasu delighted in the feel of it. He felt Kurama running his fingers over his hair and the soft smile on Kurama's face told him that he enjoyed the feel of Karasu's hair.

"Mm, Karasu. I am curious. Are we still sexually functional despite our bodies being dead?"

"Oh, yes my dear Kurama. We are undead beings, but we can be passionate and sexual just like the living." He looked at Kurama to see interest in his green eyes. "Ah, I see." Karasu smiled as he lifted the black shirt off Kurama's body before shedding his coat and shirt. He pressed his pale chest against Kurama's own and started kissing Kurama's neck and nibbling it with his fangs. He heard Kurama moan in delight and kept kissing the neck before sliding his tongue across it and suckling the wet skin causing Kurama to moan louder. He is really enjoying this. I do not blame him. I find this enjoyable as well. I certainly hope he returns the favor. He ceased his teases to see what would happen. He gasped as he felt Kurama's lips moving across his skin.

Kurama moaned as Karasu kissed, nibbled, licked, and suckled his neck. It was simply exquisite, he had no idea that Karasu could be so arousing. He felt Karasu stop and decided to have a turn to please his new mate. He ran a trail of kisses along the neck, nibbled the earlobe with his fangs, and licked and suckled the neck. He heard Karasu moan, soft at first but then louder and louder, making it clear that he was being aroused as well.

Within minutes, both had stripped down to nothing and were taking turns in pleasing each other and being pleasured. Karasu found that he preferred being on top and controlling the relationship. He was reluctant to give up the dominant spot, but was soon savoring the bottom place as Kurama aggressively thrusted into him. The cries of ecstasy echoed through the house as they fired into each other during their turn on top.

Kurama screamed, "Karasu!" as he climaxed one last time before tumbling off the taller vampire and snuggling up beside him.

Karasu smiled in exhaustion as he pulled Kurama closer. "This has been a good night," he whispered in his ear. "Let's do this again tomorrow night after feeding."

"Agreed," Kurama yawned as he fell asleep against Karasu, looking forward to tomorrow's sexual encounter and spending eternity with his mate.

The End