Disclaimer: nope, still don't own it. Don't you other writers ever get sick of this?
Neko Yasha: hello again! We got a few interesting e-mails, so in response to those, yes we've decided if it's a boy or girl and no we're not gonna tell you. Also I know it's impossible to determine the sex of the baby at this stage, that's why I didn't, and I also know that it's impossible for a man to give birth, but just play along ok?
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~(Kurama's P.O.V)~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
The next morning, the last thing I wanted to do was get up but unfortunately I was experiencing an almost severe pain in my lower stomach, from the injuries, as well as a nagging ache in my side, due to a small chubby finger that belonged to Hiei repetitively poking me in the ribs, all the while softly murmuring something along the lines of "Kurama, wake up. Time to get up." Over and over again. Finally I began to get sick of the nagging fire demon, so my eyes slowly fluttered open as I rubbed the sleep from the emerald orbs. I attempted to sit up and stretch, but a sharp pain originating from the large gashes stopped me in my tracks. So I laid my self back on the small make shift bed and cuddled up next to Hiei, whom had obviously traveled over here some time in the night, after getting uncomfortable in the corner. Very UN-Hiei. He could usually sleep anywhere with out so much as a peep so long as he sensed no disturbances what so ever. That lead to a very perverted thought. I yawned and gave up on that train of thought, quickly discontinuing it and attempting to go back to sleep instead. Not long after, just as I was drifting into dreamland, a sharp kick coming from my lower abdomen decided to disagree with me on the idea. So once again, I forced my self up and stretched a bit until I got a satisfied pop out of each of my arms and back.
I sat there for a bit, noticing the room was completely silent aside from an odd purring noise coming from some where. I looked around the room suspiciously, not finding any possible explanations for the sound, until my eyes finally rested on the sleeping Hiei. A smile crept up on my face at the sight. Hiei was curled up in a ball, buried underneath at least 3 heavy blankets bunched up around his small form. His lip twitched a bit in his sleep, face almost completely relaxed; a low purring sound erupting from his throat. It was adorable! Of course I couldn't tell him that. I leaned down to brush a few stray hairs out of his eyes, and that's when I noticed the jagani was free from it's white trade mark head band. //so that's why he's so worn out. He must have been using the jagani all night to make sure I was ok.// at the mere thought of that, I felt butterflies flutter about my stomach, as well as another sharp kick, which caused me to giggle. I pulled my white night shirt up to my chin, and gave my stomach a gentle rub, feeling the baby move around a bit.
"You feel the butterflies too huh?" I asked. As if answering the question, I felt yet another kick under my palm, causing a smile to cross my face. That's the moment that I truly realized that I was going to be a father. This was my baby. Before I could only think about what a burden it would be to have a baby. I only thought of all the work that I would have to do, or school, and I'm positive Koenma won't be too happy bout me missing so much work. But now, sitting here enjoying the silence and tranquility of the room, listening to Hiei's soft purr like snoring, and for the first time it occurs to me that the thing inside my stomach was a living creature. One that would soon depend on Hiei and i. Unable to survive with out us. I had not yet experienced that responsibility and just thinking about it felt amazing. I began to feel like a whole different person. Back when I was in my Yoko form, I would've never had such foolish emotions.
I probably wouldn't have bothered wasting my time taking care of a baby. But there's something different about my human form. In my human form I experience so many different emotions. Hate, jealousy, sorrow, and of course love. That's something that would never happen to Yoko Kurama. Part of me doesn't want such an emotion. Part of me doesn't want to love. It doesn't want to love my mother, or Hiei, or my child, but it does. And of course the other part of me is great full for such a treasure and wouldn't give it up for the world, even if it meant staying in my human form. I think if it weren't for that very feeling I would've returned to my old body years ago. If it weren't for my mother, Hiei, Yusuke, Kuwabara, or even Botan and Koenma I would've never gotten this far. I know I sound so stupid right about now, but every word of it is true. I just hope that every thing goes ok. I probably couldn't bear to lose this child. It would be the end of the world for both of us. It's like I said before; a huge part of me is great full for this child and the love it has brought me, so with out it I'm afraid that I'll go back to the hear less Yoko that I once was.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~(Hiei's P.O.V)~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
*******************************(Hiei's Dream)*******************************
I found my self in an empty hallway, no idea how I had gotten there or why. Although I was completely unaware of my surroundings, I walked on unafraid of what was up ahead. It was indeed a lovely hallway. It obviously belonged to some one very wealthy. The carpet was deep crimson red as if it was bathed in blood. The walls were plated gold, and the ceiling was completely black making it looks as if it went on for all eternity. The architecture of the walls was very detailed, twirls, circles and such carved into it's large interior. Large oil paintings hung on the walls, as well as several torches and candles. I knew that I had never laid eyes on it before, but my surroundings seemed very familiar. As if I had been here once, but I was sure I never had. Vaguely I heard the sound of a small baby crying as I continued to walk down the hall, as I began to wonder where it ended. I notice the sound began to grow louder as I began to quicken my pace. It grew louder and louder and louder with my every step down the hall, until it was practically wailing as I had to cup my hands over my ears trying to block it out. Finally, I seemed to reach the end of the long hallway, as I came to a large set of blackish cherry wood double doors, and suddenly, the crying stopped, replaced by a soft melody playing on a piano. Carefully, I placed my ear to the door, and discovered some new sounds. One unmistakably familiar, the other completely new. The first was the sound of carefree laughter along with playful noises the person was making that I was sure belonged to my beloved, while the other seemed to be playful mews, gurgles and giggles that seemed to be that of a baby's.
My heart filled with joy as I realized who the two people were behind that door, but I still felt a pang of disbelief. So carefully, I creaked open the door, being sure not to make any sound, and when I was sure it was safe I cautiously stepped in, being careful not to disturb the duo, which luckily didn't notice me.
Once I got a good look of who it was, my heart leapt into my throat. It was unbelievable. The room was completely empty aside from a large black cherry wood piano, which was on auto-play, playing the lovely tune "green sleeves" which I was all too familiar with, after hearing Kurama play it so many times, black and white checkered tiles decorated the floor, deep blood red curtains covered enormous French windows which stretched completely around the room, nearly reaching the ceiling in height. And last but not least, there was Kurama, holding my little bundle of joy in his arms, giggling and bouncing it in his arms.
And I refer to it as an "it" for a reason. Although I was aware of what it was, for I could hear it's coos and giggles as well as see it's tiny arms waving about in the air, I couldn't see it's face or even it's head for that matter. I quietly walked up to them to get a better look, but just as I had reached Kurama's shoulder, he backed away a good distance away from me, and repeated the action every time I got near him. Just as I got
Close enough once again, he was about to move he stopped in his tracks, as did I in order to avoid bumping into him. Then I saw the reason why he stopped. Well, sorta. The baby had stopped giggling and cooing, and the look on his face was no longer a look of joy, but a look of misery instead. He slowly cradled the baby in his arms; two crystal like tears sliding down his face. "I love you so much." He spoke to the baby.
"I only wish your father could be here to see how beautiful you are." That shocked me a bit. I had been standing in the room for over an hour, so I was sure that he had seen me by now. "What? Kurama, what are you talking about? I AM here!" I practically screamed at him. "I just miss him so much." He choked out as he sobbed. "Kurama you idiot! You can't miss me if I'm not--- I reached out to touch his shoulder, but to my surprise, my hand went right through him, making him shiver. "Gone." The last word came out as a whisper that seemed to deteriorate into the nothingness as every thing seemed to go black. Every thing in the room suddenly disappeared except for Kurama, the baby and myself. Kurama craned his neck so that he was facing me half way; the baby still pressed against his chest, out of my line of view.
"Good bye Hiei. I'll miss you." He whispered. "Kurama! I'm not gone! I'm right here! I'm not going any where!" Kurama seemed to ignore my please, and before I knew it, my baby gave one last cry and then they were gone. Sunk into the blackness for all eternity. "No. Don't go! Please Kurama, don't go!" I collapsed on my knees, tear gems falling from my eyes, then clinking as they landed on the floor and before I knew it, I too gave into the darkness.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~(Hiei's P.O.V)~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
************************************(End of dream)***************************
"AAAAH!" I let out an ear-wrenching scream as I shot up in my bed; my breathing coming out in short pants as I struggled to catch my breath, trying to calm my self down. "Kurama? Kurama?" I began to get frantic as I searched the small room for my beloved kit. "Huh? What? Hiei, what's wrong? Why are you crying?" he said, brushing a black tear gem off of my cheek. Finally my breathing slowed and I turned to face a frightened Kurama, gave him a relieved smile and pulled him into a tight hug. "Every thing's fine. It's just a bad dream. That's all." Kurama sighed in relief once I released him, then winced a bit as he felt yet another kick. "Are you ok?" Kurama giggled and nodded, taking Hiei's hand in his own then placing it on his enlarged tummy. Once Hiei was free to move his hand on his own, he carefully felt around, until his hand collided with the baby's foot, causing him to jerk in surprise. Kurama just had to laugh at Hiei's expression. "It's been kicking all morning. I don't know why." He stated, in a sort of explanation. "Hmm. Probably trying to tell you to get off your lazy ass." Hiei joked, as they both engaged in rich laughter. "Maybe your right. Let's get up, shall we? It's already noon." Hiei nodded in agreement. "Han. They're probably thinking I killed you by now." We both giggled at that, and got up to walk into the small kitchen where the others awaited.
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Sun: there! Done! I tried to make the chapter a little longer since I got a complaint about short chapters.
Usually I make 'em at least 1000 words long, but I moved this one up to 2000!
Water: we're really getting into this story and we're really satisfied with the reviews, so we'll be updating a lot more frequently. We should have the next chapter up the day after tomorrow if not sooner!
Earth: oh, and that dream Hiei had is a major spoiler. Only it won't turn out exactly like that. It's just kind of a hint of what's gonna happen.
Hiei: HN. Dreams are stupid. There's no way that's going to happen.
Neko Yasha: ah, but you're forgetting one thing Hiei dearest.
Hiei: what's that?"
Neko Yasha: we are the all mighty authoresses! MUAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!!!!!
Hiei & Kurama: "-_-
Sun: you're also forgetting that as such we have the power to make that dream, or should I say night mare, come true.
Hiei: "O_O"
Kurama: "O_o" y-you wouldn't!
Hiei: you couldn't!
Kurama: I'd be stuck changing shitty diapers by my self!
Sun: now that's something even we're not cruel enough to do.
Fire: hehehehe speak for your self.
Earth: (sweat drop)
Water: so, any way, R&R!
Hiei: no flames or I'll rip you to shreds. And don't think just because I have no idea who you are is gonna stop me!
Sun: lol, any way, thank you to all who reviewed, keep up the good work!
Baby: bye bye!
Neko Yasha: hello again! We got a few interesting e-mails, so in response to those, yes we've decided if it's a boy or girl and no we're not gonna tell you. Also I know it's impossible to determine the sex of the baby at this stage, that's why I didn't, and I also know that it's impossible for a man to give birth, but just play along ok?
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~(Kurama's P.O.V)~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
The next morning, the last thing I wanted to do was get up but unfortunately I was experiencing an almost severe pain in my lower stomach, from the injuries, as well as a nagging ache in my side, due to a small chubby finger that belonged to Hiei repetitively poking me in the ribs, all the while softly murmuring something along the lines of "Kurama, wake up. Time to get up." Over and over again. Finally I began to get sick of the nagging fire demon, so my eyes slowly fluttered open as I rubbed the sleep from the emerald orbs. I attempted to sit up and stretch, but a sharp pain originating from the large gashes stopped me in my tracks. So I laid my self back on the small make shift bed and cuddled up next to Hiei, whom had obviously traveled over here some time in the night, after getting uncomfortable in the corner. Very UN-Hiei. He could usually sleep anywhere with out so much as a peep so long as he sensed no disturbances what so ever. That lead to a very perverted thought. I yawned and gave up on that train of thought, quickly discontinuing it and attempting to go back to sleep instead. Not long after, just as I was drifting into dreamland, a sharp kick coming from my lower abdomen decided to disagree with me on the idea. So once again, I forced my self up and stretched a bit until I got a satisfied pop out of each of my arms and back.
I sat there for a bit, noticing the room was completely silent aside from an odd purring noise coming from some where. I looked around the room suspiciously, not finding any possible explanations for the sound, until my eyes finally rested on the sleeping Hiei. A smile crept up on my face at the sight. Hiei was curled up in a ball, buried underneath at least 3 heavy blankets bunched up around his small form. His lip twitched a bit in his sleep, face almost completely relaxed; a low purring sound erupting from his throat. It was adorable! Of course I couldn't tell him that. I leaned down to brush a few stray hairs out of his eyes, and that's when I noticed the jagani was free from it's white trade mark head band. //so that's why he's so worn out. He must have been using the jagani all night to make sure I was ok.// at the mere thought of that, I felt butterflies flutter about my stomach, as well as another sharp kick, which caused me to giggle. I pulled my white night shirt up to my chin, and gave my stomach a gentle rub, feeling the baby move around a bit.
"You feel the butterflies too huh?" I asked. As if answering the question, I felt yet another kick under my palm, causing a smile to cross my face. That's the moment that I truly realized that I was going to be a father. This was my baby. Before I could only think about what a burden it would be to have a baby. I only thought of all the work that I would have to do, or school, and I'm positive Koenma won't be too happy bout me missing so much work. But now, sitting here enjoying the silence and tranquility of the room, listening to Hiei's soft purr like snoring, and for the first time it occurs to me that the thing inside my stomach was a living creature. One that would soon depend on Hiei and i. Unable to survive with out us. I had not yet experienced that responsibility and just thinking about it felt amazing. I began to feel like a whole different person. Back when I was in my Yoko form, I would've never had such foolish emotions.
I probably wouldn't have bothered wasting my time taking care of a baby. But there's something different about my human form. In my human form I experience so many different emotions. Hate, jealousy, sorrow, and of course love. That's something that would never happen to Yoko Kurama. Part of me doesn't want such an emotion. Part of me doesn't want to love. It doesn't want to love my mother, or Hiei, or my child, but it does. And of course the other part of me is great full for such a treasure and wouldn't give it up for the world, even if it meant staying in my human form. I think if it weren't for that very feeling I would've returned to my old body years ago. If it weren't for my mother, Hiei, Yusuke, Kuwabara, or even Botan and Koenma I would've never gotten this far. I know I sound so stupid right about now, but every word of it is true. I just hope that every thing goes ok. I probably couldn't bear to lose this child. It would be the end of the world for both of us. It's like I said before; a huge part of me is great full for this child and the love it has brought me, so with out it I'm afraid that I'll go back to the hear less Yoko that I once was.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~(Hiei's P.O.V)~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
*******************************(Hiei's Dream)*******************************
I found my self in an empty hallway, no idea how I had gotten there or why. Although I was completely unaware of my surroundings, I walked on unafraid of what was up ahead. It was indeed a lovely hallway. It obviously belonged to some one very wealthy. The carpet was deep crimson red as if it was bathed in blood. The walls were plated gold, and the ceiling was completely black making it looks as if it went on for all eternity. The architecture of the walls was very detailed, twirls, circles and such carved into it's large interior. Large oil paintings hung on the walls, as well as several torches and candles. I knew that I had never laid eyes on it before, but my surroundings seemed very familiar. As if I had been here once, but I was sure I never had. Vaguely I heard the sound of a small baby crying as I continued to walk down the hall, as I began to wonder where it ended. I notice the sound began to grow louder as I began to quicken my pace. It grew louder and louder and louder with my every step down the hall, until it was practically wailing as I had to cup my hands over my ears trying to block it out. Finally, I seemed to reach the end of the long hallway, as I came to a large set of blackish cherry wood double doors, and suddenly, the crying stopped, replaced by a soft melody playing on a piano. Carefully, I placed my ear to the door, and discovered some new sounds. One unmistakably familiar, the other completely new. The first was the sound of carefree laughter along with playful noises the person was making that I was sure belonged to my beloved, while the other seemed to be playful mews, gurgles and giggles that seemed to be that of a baby's.
My heart filled with joy as I realized who the two people were behind that door, but I still felt a pang of disbelief. So carefully, I creaked open the door, being sure not to make any sound, and when I was sure it was safe I cautiously stepped in, being careful not to disturb the duo, which luckily didn't notice me.
Once I got a good look of who it was, my heart leapt into my throat. It was unbelievable. The room was completely empty aside from a large black cherry wood piano, which was on auto-play, playing the lovely tune "green sleeves" which I was all too familiar with, after hearing Kurama play it so many times, black and white checkered tiles decorated the floor, deep blood red curtains covered enormous French windows which stretched completely around the room, nearly reaching the ceiling in height. And last but not least, there was Kurama, holding my little bundle of joy in his arms, giggling and bouncing it in his arms.
And I refer to it as an "it" for a reason. Although I was aware of what it was, for I could hear it's coos and giggles as well as see it's tiny arms waving about in the air, I couldn't see it's face or even it's head for that matter. I quietly walked up to them to get a better look, but just as I had reached Kurama's shoulder, he backed away a good distance away from me, and repeated the action every time I got near him. Just as I got
Close enough once again, he was about to move he stopped in his tracks, as did I in order to avoid bumping into him. Then I saw the reason why he stopped. Well, sorta. The baby had stopped giggling and cooing, and the look on his face was no longer a look of joy, but a look of misery instead. He slowly cradled the baby in his arms; two crystal like tears sliding down his face. "I love you so much." He spoke to the baby.
"I only wish your father could be here to see how beautiful you are." That shocked me a bit. I had been standing in the room for over an hour, so I was sure that he had seen me by now. "What? Kurama, what are you talking about? I AM here!" I practically screamed at him. "I just miss him so much." He choked out as he sobbed. "Kurama you idiot! You can't miss me if I'm not--- I reached out to touch his shoulder, but to my surprise, my hand went right through him, making him shiver. "Gone." The last word came out as a whisper that seemed to deteriorate into the nothingness as every thing seemed to go black. Every thing in the room suddenly disappeared except for Kurama, the baby and myself. Kurama craned his neck so that he was facing me half way; the baby still pressed against his chest, out of my line of view.
"Good bye Hiei. I'll miss you." He whispered. "Kurama! I'm not gone! I'm right here! I'm not going any where!" Kurama seemed to ignore my please, and before I knew it, my baby gave one last cry and then they were gone. Sunk into the blackness for all eternity. "No. Don't go! Please Kurama, don't go!" I collapsed on my knees, tear gems falling from my eyes, then clinking as they landed on the floor and before I knew it, I too gave into the darkness.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~(Hiei's P.O.V)~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
************************************(End of dream)***************************
"AAAAH!" I let out an ear-wrenching scream as I shot up in my bed; my breathing coming out in short pants as I struggled to catch my breath, trying to calm my self down. "Kurama? Kurama?" I began to get frantic as I searched the small room for my beloved kit. "Huh? What? Hiei, what's wrong? Why are you crying?" he said, brushing a black tear gem off of my cheek. Finally my breathing slowed and I turned to face a frightened Kurama, gave him a relieved smile and pulled him into a tight hug. "Every thing's fine. It's just a bad dream. That's all." Kurama sighed in relief once I released him, then winced a bit as he felt yet another kick. "Are you ok?" Kurama giggled and nodded, taking Hiei's hand in his own then placing it on his enlarged tummy. Once Hiei was free to move his hand on his own, he carefully felt around, until his hand collided with the baby's foot, causing him to jerk in surprise. Kurama just had to laugh at Hiei's expression. "It's been kicking all morning. I don't know why." He stated, in a sort of explanation. "Hmm. Probably trying to tell you to get off your lazy ass." Hiei joked, as they both engaged in rich laughter. "Maybe your right. Let's get up, shall we? It's already noon." Hiei nodded in agreement. "Han. They're probably thinking I killed you by now." We both giggled at that, and got up to walk into the small kitchen where the others awaited.
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Sun: there! Done! I tried to make the chapter a little longer since I got a complaint about short chapters.
Usually I make 'em at least 1000 words long, but I moved this one up to 2000!
Water: we're really getting into this story and we're really satisfied with the reviews, so we'll be updating a lot more frequently. We should have the next chapter up the day after tomorrow if not sooner!
Earth: oh, and that dream Hiei had is a major spoiler. Only it won't turn out exactly like that. It's just kind of a hint of what's gonna happen.
Hiei: HN. Dreams are stupid. There's no way that's going to happen.
Neko Yasha: ah, but you're forgetting one thing Hiei dearest.
Hiei: what's that?"
Neko Yasha: we are the all mighty authoresses! MUAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!!!!!
Hiei & Kurama: "-_-
Sun: you're also forgetting that as such we have the power to make that dream, or should I say night mare, come true.
Hiei: "O_O"
Kurama: "O_o" y-you wouldn't!
Hiei: you couldn't!
Kurama: I'd be stuck changing shitty diapers by my self!
Sun: now that's something even we're not cruel enough to do.
Fire: hehehehe speak for your self.
Earth: (sweat drop)
Water: so, any way, R&R!
Hiei: no flames or I'll rip you to shreds. And don't think just because I have no idea who you are is gonna stop me!
Sun: lol, any way, thank you to all who reviewed, keep up the good work!
Baby: bye bye!