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(A/N: sorry it took me so long to update! I was staying at a friend's house for the week. I'm so glad to be home! Also thank you to every one who reviewed! I can't believe I got 45 reviews just for the first 5 chapters! So keep it up! Reviews are writing fuel!
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~(Hiei's P.O.V)~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
We had arrived at Genkai's temple hours ago, and I still had no word on Kurama or the baby as I waited impatiently in a tree about a mile or so from the temple. I just couldn't bare the suspense, so I had gone back into the woods some time after dropping Kurama off. I didn't appear to be too concerned of course. After all, I had a reputation to keep up. But despite my appearance, I was eaten up inside. I knew Kurama was in critical condition and there was a possibility that he wouldn't make it. But then again, he had been through many battles before and had always pulled through. I suppose there was nothing left to do but wait.
On the other hand, if he did survive, he would probably lose the baby. Now that I wasn't at all concerned with. I mean sure, it would be nice to have a child of my own, but since it's obviously possible for Kurama to conceive, there would be other opportunities. All though I can't help but be a little disappointed. Despite my tough appearance, I've always wanted a child. This was my only chance. So I simply decided to keep my mouth shut and hope for the baby and Kurama's survival. I didn't have much longer to wait, as I saw Genkai walking down the bare trail we had cleared earlier. My breath hitched as I saw the disappointed look on her face. This can't be good news. We either lost Kurama or the baby. One of the two.
As I saw her sad wrinkled face look about treetops in search for me, I attempted to swallow the enlarged lump in my throat, and swiftly leapt down from the tree I was in, landing just in front of the old woman.
Although I'm sure she was quite startled, her calm expression never left her aging face as she looked me straight in the eye, as if daring me to make a move. How ever, her stern silence disappeared as she non-hesitantly got to the point. "You brought him just in time. I was afraid he wasn't going to make it but he is fine as well as the baby. How ever, the wounds are very deep which may make it very difficult for him
During childbirth. He's asleep at the moment. If you like, you can wake him and break the bad news to him on the baby's survival. I'd imagine he'd be rather disappointed." With that, Genkai spun on her heel and headed back out of the woods. I blinked a couple times, a bit surprised that it had they both survived, but once I snapped back to reality, I was on Genkai's heels, swiftly following behind her as we headed back to the small piece of architecture.
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Once we had arrived, I paid no attention to the worried faces passing glances at me, but not daring to let me see, that is unless they wanted to lose a couple of limbs or vital organs. I stopped in my tracks as I reached the thin red curtain that concealed my lover's tender body. I sighed a bit and put on a fake smile (which appeared more like a smirk) and walked into the room. I couldn't help but gasp as I caught sight of the image before me. Kurama was lying weakly on a small thin straw mattress, his hair soaked in sweat as it clinged to his pale yet flushed face, his chest falling and rising as he took small weak breaths, his cheeks crimson obviously from the fever he probably developed and last but not least, across his stomach were three large gashes completely uncovered, still slightly wet with blood. Quietly I strode over to the sleeping kit and kneeled in front of him. I timidly ran my fingers over each gash, trying not to disturb the sleeping fox. Obviously I didn't try hard enough, for after I had touched his milky skin he began to stir. Once I felt his breath quicken at his loss of relaxation, so I backed away slightly so that I was staring into his tired emerald eyes. A weak smile slipped across his features as I ran my hand along his cheek, my smile matching his. Once I looked down at his enlarged abdomen, my smile quickly fell as did Kurama's, replaced by a look of concern and sorrow. "What's the matter?" I let out a slightly depressed sigh as I took his hand in mine and looked into his worried eyes. "Kurama, I have some news that may upset you."
This had obviously caught his attention as he sat up straight. "the baby is....." Kurama nodded his head frantically, gesturing for me to continue. "fine. No damage done." Slowly Kurama placed a hand on his swollen stomach, and he began to whimper as the tears gathered up in his eyes. "Oh Kurama, don't cry. It's al right. Don't be sad." Kurama looked up at me, the first thing I noticed being the brightest smile he had ever given me, making me a bit confused. "Hiei I'm not crying because I'm upset. I'm crying because I'm so relieved." My mouth hung open in shock as I watched him giggle and give his round belly a gentle rub.
"what?" Kurama looked up at me and giggled again. "Hiei, I want to keep the baby. I'm glad that it's ok. I was just scared because I didn't know how I was going to get by. I love it already." I blinked confusingly at him, but decided to give up on the idea and pulled Kurama into a hug which was greatly excepted.
He tiredly rested his head on my shoulder as I gently massaged his shoulder blades trying to relieve some of the stress he must have been going through. Kurama sighed and buried his face in the crook of my neck as we simply sat there, enjoying one another's company, listening to the silence of the room. I finally heard Kurama's breathing become more steady as he softly snored into my neck. 'lazy ass.' I looked over at the small time object hanging from the wall; I believe those foolish ningens called it a clock, and attempted to read the time which after a few minutes I discovered read 12:59 p.m. that's another habit I had picked up from Kurama, his time schedule. After sleeping in his room for so long I had eventually become used to resting early. So I lied Kurama back down on the small straw mattress, and went and sat back in the corner of the room, my eyes sliding shut, letting sleep over come me.
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Sun: finally! Chapter 6! Once again, sorry I didn't update but I wasn't home and my friend's a computer hog.
Fire: she wouldn't even let us online for more than 15 minutes!
Neko Yasha: we're so glad to be home. It was fun and all, but we got home sick.
Hiei: hn. Speak for your self woman. I didn't think it was fun at all.
Water: what do you mean? It was tons of fun! We went swimming, we went out to eat,
And partied!
Hiei: like I said, we had a miserable time. I refuse to take part in such ningen activities again! You can't make me!
Kurama: oh yes we can! *grabs whip, hand cuffs and rope* now come here Hiei and we'll have some real fun!
Hiei: "O_O"....gotta go! (runs off with Kurama to parts unknown.)
Earth: ok....good thing these walls are sound proof. So any way, keep up with the reviews!
Neko Yasha: as Hiei would say, if you flame us we'll rip off those precious fingers so you'll never be able to flame again!
Water:...uh.....R&R!
Baby: bye bye!
(A/N: sorry it took me so long to update! I was staying at a friend's house for the week. I'm so glad to be home! Also thank you to every one who reviewed! I can't believe I got 45 reviews just for the first 5 chapters! So keep it up! Reviews are writing fuel!
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~(Hiei's P.O.V)~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
We had arrived at Genkai's temple hours ago, and I still had no word on Kurama or the baby as I waited impatiently in a tree about a mile or so from the temple. I just couldn't bare the suspense, so I had gone back into the woods some time after dropping Kurama off. I didn't appear to be too concerned of course. After all, I had a reputation to keep up. But despite my appearance, I was eaten up inside. I knew Kurama was in critical condition and there was a possibility that he wouldn't make it. But then again, he had been through many battles before and had always pulled through. I suppose there was nothing left to do but wait.
On the other hand, if he did survive, he would probably lose the baby. Now that I wasn't at all concerned with. I mean sure, it would be nice to have a child of my own, but since it's obviously possible for Kurama to conceive, there would be other opportunities. All though I can't help but be a little disappointed. Despite my tough appearance, I've always wanted a child. This was my only chance. So I simply decided to keep my mouth shut and hope for the baby and Kurama's survival. I didn't have much longer to wait, as I saw Genkai walking down the bare trail we had cleared earlier. My breath hitched as I saw the disappointed look on her face. This can't be good news. We either lost Kurama or the baby. One of the two.
As I saw her sad wrinkled face look about treetops in search for me, I attempted to swallow the enlarged lump in my throat, and swiftly leapt down from the tree I was in, landing just in front of the old woman.
Although I'm sure she was quite startled, her calm expression never left her aging face as she looked me straight in the eye, as if daring me to make a move. How ever, her stern silence disappeared as she non-hesitantly got to the point. "You brought him just in time. I was afraid he wasn't going to make it but he is fine as well as the baby. How ever, the wounds are very deep which may make it very difficult for him
During childbirth. He's asleep at the moment. If you like, you can wake him and break the bad news to him on the baby's survival. I'd imagine he'd be rather disappointed." With that, Genkai spun on her heel and headed back out of the woods. I blinked a couple times, a bit surprised that it had they both survived, but once I snapped back to reality, I was on Genkai's heels, swiftly following behind her as we headed back to the small piece of architecture.
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Once we had arrived, I paid no attention to the worried faces passing glances at me, but not daring to let me see, that is unless they wanted to lose a couple of limbs or vital organs. I stopped in my tracks as I reached the thin red curtain that concealed my lover's tender body. I sighed a bit and put on a fake smile (which appeared more like a smirk) and walked into the room. I couldn't help but gasp as I caught sight of the image before me. Kurama was lying weakly on a small thin straw mattress, his hair soaked in sweat as it clinged to his pale yet flushed face, his chest falling and rising as he took small weak breaths, his cheeks crimson obviously from the fever he probably developed and last but not least, across his stomach were three large gashes completely uncovered, still slightly wet with blood. Quietly I strode over to the sleeping kit and kneeled in front of him. I timidly ran my fingers over each gash, trying not to disturb the sleeping fox. Obviously I didn't try hard enough, for after I had touched his milky skin he began to stir. Once I felt his breath quicken at his loss of relaxation, so I backed away slightly so that I was staring into his tired emerald eyes. A weak smile slipped across his features as I ran my hand along his cheek, my smile matching his. Once I looked down at his enlarged abdomen, my smile quickly fell as did Kurama's, replaced by a look of concern and sorrow. "What's the matter?" I let out a slightly depressed sigh as I took his hand in mine and looked into his worried eyes. "Kurama, I have some news that may upset you."
This had obviously caught his attention as he sat up straight. "the baby is....." Kurama nodded his head frantically, gesturing for me to continue. "fine. No damage done." Slowly Kurama placed a hand on his swollen stomach, and he began to whimper as the tears gathered up in his eyes. "Oh Kurama, don't cry. It's al right. Don't be sad." Kurama looked up at me, the first thing I noticed being the brightest smile he had ever given me, making me a bit confused. "Hiei I'm not crying because I'm upset. I'm crying because I'm so relieved." My mouth hung open in shock as I watched him giggle and give his round belly a gentle rub.
"what?" Kurama looked up at me and giggled again. "Hiei, I want to keep the baby. I'm glad that it's ok. I was just scared because I didn't know how I was going to get by. I love it already." I blinked confusingly at him, but decided to give up on the idea and pulled Kurama into a hug which was greatly excepted.
He tiredly rested his head on my shoulder as I gently massaged his shoulder blades trying to relieve some of the stress he must have been going through. Kurama sighed and buried his face in the crook of my neck as we simply sat there, enjoying one another's company, listening to the silence of the room. I finally heard Kurama's breathing become more steady as he softly snored into my neck. 'lazy ass.' I looked over at the small time object hanging from the wall; I believe those foolish ningens called it a clock, and attempted to read the time which after a few minutes I discovered read 12:59 p.m. that's another habit I had picked up from Kurama, his time schedule. After sleeping in his room for so long I had eventually become used to resting early. So I lied Kurama back down on the small straw mattress, and went and sat back in the corner of the room, my eyes sliding shut, letting sleep over come me.
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Sun: finally! Chapter 6! Once again, sorry I didn't update but I wasn't home and my friend's a computer hog.
Fire: she wouldn't even let us online for more than 15 minutes!
Neko Yasha: we're so glad to be home. It was fun and all, but we got home sick.
Hiei: hn. Speak for your self woman. I didn't think it was fun at all.
Water: what do you mean? It was tons of fun! We went swimming, we went out to eat,
And partied!
Hiei: like I said, we had a miserable time. I refuse to take part in such ningen activities again! You can't make me!
Kurama: oh yes we can! *grabs whip, hand cuffs and rope* now come here Hiei and we'll have some real fun!
Hiei: "O_O"....gotta go! (runs off with Kurama to parts unknown.)
Earth: ok....good thing these walls are sound proof. So any way, keep up with the reviews!
Neko Yasha: as Hiei would say, if you flame us we'll rip off those precious fingers so you'll never be able to flame again!
Water:...uh.....R&R!
Baby: bye bye!