Disclaimer: still don't own any thing.

Thank you to who ever reminded me that team masho was the team that Gama fought on. Too bad I'm too lazy to change it

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I awoke some time the next morning, to the sweet smell of tea, rice balls, and smoked fish that now completely filled the small temple. I was vaguely recognized that I wasn't in my own home, Nor anywhere else that I was familiar with. My eyes blinked open as I tried to remember yesterday's activities. Before I could contemplate the idea, a sharp kick in my lower abdomen quickly reminded me. I sat up in the small makeshift bed and placed a hand on my slightly swollen stomach. "Great. I'm already getting heavy."

I let out a sigh as I felt even more tears threaten to spill from my eyes, but I quickly wiped them away as I heard a small tap on the window. Seeing it was indeed Hiei, I forced my self to get up and open the window. He immediately climbed in, and removed his shoes and cape. I guess he had finally picked up a 'good' habit, though to him it was stupid and pointless. Red eyes met green as he looked up at me. I could no longer hold back the tears. I simply let them fall freely down my cheeks as I collapsed onto the ground, grasping onto Hiei's legs, absolutely racked with sobs. I felt Him place a firm but gentle hand on my back and rub it a little. "Kurama, what?" I sniffled a bit as I forced my tears back. "Hiei, I can't have a baby! What about my mother? Or work? Or school?" Hiei bent down to look me in the eye. On his face was a look of pure concentration. "it'll be all right. We'll get Genkai to find that witch, and I'm sure every one will try and help out." I nodded in both shock and understanding as Hiei's words seemed to make me feel some what better. It was strange though. I had never seen this side of Hiei before. "hn. Good. Now get up off the floor. You look like a frightened dog." There's that cruel heartless side again. That didn't last long.

I did as he said and got up off the floor, brushing myself off before heading out of the room, Hiei at my heels. Once we were in the small living room like area; Botan and Keiko immediately confronted us. They were the only ones that seemed even a little concerned, for the others were either too busy

Stuffing their faces with fish and rice, or trying to save some food for the rest of us. "Morning Kurama! Feeling better?" Keiko asked sweetly. I nodded my head solemnly, giving her a small reassuring smile.

"Well that's good! For a second there, I thought you'd have another nervous break down!" Botan said in a sing song voice while patting my shoulder. Hiei cleared his throat, interrupting our little moment. I looked over to see him holding out a bowl of rice and fish, with a small teacup placed beside it. He motioned for me to sit down and eat, which I did graciously. I grabbed a pair of chopsticks, and began to literally shove the food in my mouth. Judging by the looks they were giving me, the way I was eating made even yusuke and kuwabara look neat and tidy, but I didn't care. For some reason, I just couldn't stop eating even after

I was sure I was making a pig of my self. Just when I thought I was gonna pop, I felt the bile rise up my throat, and I quickly placed a hand over my mouth and ran to the bathroom, followed by Botan.

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"That's it Kurama, let it all out." Botan said a bit squeamishly as she held my long red hair back.

"Ew, you really are letting it 'all' out aren't you?" she said, giggling a bit. Finally, I pulled back, being sure to remember to flush the toilet. "Maybe I shouldn't have eaten so much." I said weakly. "Quite all right. After all, you ARE eating for 2!" I gave a weak nod and stood up after Botan had released my hair.

"Feeling better?" "Much." A smile crossed Botan's face as she linked her arm in mine, leading me back into the living room. "Good. Now, Genkai said that maybe we should discuss some things. You know, make a sort of plan about the baby." I gave an understanding nod, and tried my best to keep up as she practically dragged me by the arm. Genkai walked up to the both of us, and motioned for Botan to let me go so I could sit down. She cleared her throat and stood up so that she was looking down on the rest of us. "now, as you all know, we don't have much time to prepare for the baby, so we might wish to get it done now. Unfortunately we don't know much yet, so we'll just have to try and work with what we've got.

Obviously this would be quite a shock to every one, so no one besides Kurama's mother as well as the rest of us will know about this. We'll give his mother a bullshit lie about him staying here, and once he goes into labor I'll deliver the baby myself. Once the baby comes, we'll act as if Kurama and Hiei adopted it.

All the while, we'll try and find more information on the person who is at fault for this. Now does any one know how we can get some supplies for the baby with out using actual cash?" Keiko quickly raised her hand. "Oh! I can get some of my old baby clothes!" "Great. I have an old wicker basket we can use for a crib, and I'm sure Botan can steal one of Koenma's pacifiers. As for diapers and such, we can buy at a local drug store." Every one nodded their agreement. "there's still one more problem. The orb of truth said that in order to find Kita, we have to travel to the cave at the peak of Mt. Hiei. Who will be going on this mission?" "Hn. If you ask me, it's only proper for Kurama and I to go. After all, it is our child."

"Wonderful. Kurama and Hiei will go, along with Yusuke, Kuwabara, and the baby." My eyes must have grown 3 times their normal size. "t-the baby?" I asked, my voice slightly shaky. "hn. Of course the baby.

It is not to leave your sight. so if you're going, it will too. Also I'd like you to record the reaction it gives when it spots Kita." I was about to disagree, but a stern glare from Hiei quickly changed my mind.

"Very well. but if any thing happens to it, we're coming back immediately, regardless of whether Kita is alive or dead." Genkai nodded her head. "Deal." After that it was completely silent. Only the sounds of our breathing could be heard in the small room. Finally, Genkai cleared her throat a bit, making us all a little more comfortable. "Kurama, Maybe you and Hiei should take a walk through the woods. I think a little fresh air would be good for you and the baby." I blinked a bit, then looked over at Hiei, who nodded in agreement. "Ok." I got up from my spot on the floor, as did Hiei. "We won't be gone long." We said our good byes for now, and quickly headed out side.

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Hiei and I walked along the path in the woods, him walking briskly in front of me, while I tried to keep up and follow along. Both of us were silent, simply enjoying the scenery as well as each other's company.

Or at least that's what I was doing. It seemed Hiei was a bit aggravated by the situation. "You know, if you didn't want to come along, you should have said something." I was surprised to hear him chuckle a bit.

"You fool. Of course I wanted to come. As much as I hate the bright sun and pestering animals, I'd do any thing to get away from those bafoons. Genkai is the only one of them who makes even a bit of sense.

So I'm sure taking a simple walk won't kill me." I decided to drop the subject, and quietly followed along behind the petite fire demon. The silence was broken as I heard a low growl. //as if I hadn't eaten enough already.// I looked up at Hiei, about to ask him to take me home, but I quickly changed my mind as I saw him draw his sword, and froze as I saw two very hungry looking wolf demons standing before us.

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Sun: woo-hoo! Cliffhanger! Or at least an attempt at one.

Fire: every one, we have some exciting news! we have 2 new muses!

Water: every body; meet Neko Yasha! Our original muse, who will be joining us permanently!

Earth: and for this especially for this story, Hiei!

*Hiei death glare of doom*

Neko Yasha. : unfortunately Hiei will only be hosting this fic and other Kurama/Hiei fics. But you have me 24/7!

Hiei: hn. I personally can't wait until they're done writing this so I can quit this job.

Sun: * blink * oh well! please remember, R&R!

Hiei: you flame us, I flame you. ( literally )

Baby: bye bye!