A Lover's Destiny

Chapter 12- Hiei and the Shopping Excursion

Hiei sighed. "So where are we going to go again?" he asked Yukina.

Yukina grabbed his arm. "Down the road. At the store Hiei. We just went over this." she said leading him down the sidewalk.

Hiei sighed. "Sorry I forgot"

He followed her.

They reached the baby store which, oddly enough, was right next to the hospital.

Hiei entered the store. 'I am going into a baby store... with my sister.... wrong impression there....' he thought to himself.

Yukina looked at his expression. "Oh stop it you silly. I'm just trying to help. It's not like we're married. Besides, I'm going to marry Kazuma." she said blushing madly.

Hiei stopped dead in his tracks.

He looked at Yukina, his eyes wide. "You are going to WHAT??!!"

Yukina blushed even more. "Marry...Kazuma." she said meekly.

"Why and how can you love an idiot like him?!" Hiei asked.

"I...don't know." she said quietly. She looked around to make sure people weren't looking. "I, just don't think I can explain it. Perhaps it's the same feeling you and Hikari share."

Hiei grumbled something under his breath but sighed.

Yukina smiled. She was proud that she had finally told him. After all, he would have to be the one to "give her away" because their parents weren't there.

Hiei didn't like the idea but if it made Yukina happy... fine. Whatever.

Yukina smiled and took a cart. She started taking things off the shelves and putting them in the cart. She had nearly already filled one.

Hiei walked next to her. Just watching.

She turned and smiled. "Good thing I asked Kurama to borrow some money. I don't have any. Money is of no value in the world of ice."

Hiei nodded. "And I just... don't have any money because... I usually just... don't need it"

Yukina nodded. "Whatever you say Hiei. Don't worry about it. I know you don't have any. So we're even then." she said sweetly.

Hiei smiled. Nodding.

"Hiei...can you please carry that box?" she said pointing to a shelf full of boxes that apparently contained cribs inside of them.

"I'm afraid I'm just not nearly as strong as you." she added.

Hiei nodded. He went and easily picked up the box.

"Thank you Hiei." she said and she started off towards the counter. She grabbed a couple more things off of shelves on the way there.

Hiei nodded.

The clerk rang up everything and said it came to a total of $1,357 even. Yukina was stunned for a second but remembered they had the crib too so all together it wasn't really a bad price.

Hiei sighed. 'So... much... money...' he thought to himself.

Yukina was happy. "Well, now that that's over with. We need a way to get this home. But we didn't bring a car and even if we had one...neither of us know how to drive it. Um...this poses a problem doesn't it Hiei? Have any ideas?"

I carry everything" Hiei said.

"Well. Alright." she said nodding.

Hiei picked everything up easily.

She held the door open for him.

Hiei walked out the door.

They made it to Kurama's house shortly after that. It really didn't take too long.

Yukina held the door open again since, obviously, Hiei's hands were full.

Hiei walked inside.

"You can bring that stuff upstairs to Hikari. I think there's plenty of room in the bedroom." she said smiling.

Hiei nodded. "Ok" he brought the stuff upstairs.

Yukina followed after him. Figuring she'd better help him set up the stuff. If Hikari was as clueless as him, they might have some trouble.

Hiei brought the stuff into the bedroom. Hikari smiled. She was holding Naturo still.

Yukina walked in shortly after him and started setting up. She opened the box for the crib and handed Hiei the instructions.

Hiei read the instructions and put the crib together.

Yukina was working on the clothes and stuff she was showing Hikari some of the new outfits she bought.

Hikari chuckled. She liked most of the outfits.

Yukina smiled.

Hikari smiled softly.

Naturo giggled boyishly. He was awake now.

Yukina set up a little music thingy she had decided to buy because it was on sale. She set it up next to the crib. "If you'd like, you can put him in the crib now. You must be tired of holding him." she said.

Hikari smiled. "No. I could never get tired of holding him. I will put him in later"

Yukina nodded.

Hikari held Naturo still.

Naturo giggled. "M-m-momma. Mama..." he said giggling

Hikari blinked.

Yukina smiled. Having pure demon blood, he learned VERY quickly.

Hikari blinked again.

Yukina ran down stairs to tell everyone else.

Hiei chuckled.

Yusuke looked stunned. "You're pulling our leg aren't you Yukina?"

Naturo giggled happily. He pointed at Hiei and said "D-d-dadda. Dadda"

Yukina shook her head. "No..." she looked at her hands. She didn't get it and didn't hear the sarcasm in it. "I don't think so."

Yusuke slapped himself. "Never mind."

Yukina ran back upstairs. Still fairly confused.

Hiei smiled. Happy.

Yukina walked in and wondered what Hiei was so happy about. "Hiei, why are you smiling like that?" she asked curiously.

Hikari smiled. "Naturo knows how to say 'Momma' and 'Dadda' now"

Yukina smiled. "Really? Oh Hiei. You must be so proud."

Hiei chuckled. Nodding.

"Um...Hikari? You do realize that since you just had a baby you can't fight for a while right?" Yukina asked her.

Hikari sighed.

Yukina continued to unpack stuff and set it up. They had bought a changing table too since it would be kinda hard if they didn't have one.

Hiei helped Yukina set up also.

She filled the drawers with about a billion diapers. "You know. That ought to last us at least a week." she said nodding.

Hikari chuckled.

Yukina put the finishing touches. Yusuke walked in. "It looks like a little girl lives in here." I mean...look at all the toys...geez. I've never had this much stuff in my life. Not that my mom ever had the money to buy me stuff anyway. She was too busy drinking." he said looking around the room.

Hikari smiled softly.

Naturo giggled boyishly. He pointed to Hikari. "Momma..." then he pointed to Hiei. "Dadda..."

Yusuke stepped back stunned. "HOLY CRAP! Yukina was right!" he said almost out into the hall by now.

Hikari blinked.

Naturo pointed to Yusuke and said "Y-y-yu..suke... Yusuke"

Naturo then pointed to Yukina and said "A-a-aunt... aunt..."

Yusuke fell over. "What is this kid a genius or something!?"

Hikari chuckled. Happy.

"I...I mean...that kid must be smarter than KUWABARA already!" he said stuttering.

Hiei laughed. "Anything is smarter then Kuwabara"

"Even my shoe." Yusuke said agreeing totally.

Hiei nodded.

Yukina smiled. She knew Kuwabara wasn't the most smart person in the world but it didn't mean she shouldn't marry him did it?

Hikari chuckled. Naturo giggled happily.

Yukina led Yusuke down the stairs. He was um...temporarily speechless.

Hikari played with Naturo happily.

Yukina came back upstairs. "Hiei. I'm going to go on a walk with Kazuma again if that's alright." she announced.

Kuwabara was standing in the doorway.

Hiei nodded. "Fine" he really didn't like the idea of her and Kuwabaka together... but if it made her happy... so be it.

Yukina smiled happily. She held Kuwabara's hand and they walked downstairs together.

Hiei sighed. Hikari pouted. "Let them be. She loves him... he loves her..." she said smiling softly.

Yukina and Kuwabara took off out the door.

Hiei nodded to Hikari. "I guess..."

Yukina walked besides Kuwabara still holding his hand. "It's beautiful out here isn't it Kazuma?" she asked him.

Kuwabara smiled "Yes it is"

Yukina smiled back. They walked past all sorts of flowers and gardens. A kitten passed them in the road.

Kuwabara had to fight the urge to scream 'Kitty' and run and pick it up.

He smiled.

Yukina smiled and knew what he wanted to do. "Go ahead Kazuma. I love kittens too."

Kuwabara smiled. He ran over and grabbed the kitten and walked back over to Yukina. "I love kitties!"

Yukina had to laugh. He was just so cute.

Kuwabara smiled happy. He had his two favorite things. Yukina... and a kitten. Now if he could just watch Hiei get hurt... that would be heaven.

The kitten 'mewed' happily.

Kuwabara smiled.

"Kazuma? Are you going to keep him?" she asked sweetly.

Kuwabara smiled. "Of course. Well... if he doesn't have an owner..."

Yukina nodded.

"I wonder if my cat be jealous of the new kitten." Kuwabara said smiling.

Yukina shrugged but smiled. "Hm...maybe."

Kuwabara nodded. He held the kitten as it tried to get up onto his shoulder franticly.

Yusuke and everyone else but Hiei and Hikari were down in the kitchen. Keiko was staring at Yusuke trying to get to at least say something. He kept muttering things like 'I can't believe it." and "He...can talk."

Hikari put Naturo into her arms comfortably and walked downstairs.

Hiei followed Hikari downstairs into the kitchen. Naturo was giggling happily.

Yusuke turned and saw Naturo. He fell out of his seat and onto the hard kitchen floor.

Hikari blinked.

Keiko laughed. "Yusuke. You're such an idiot. Get up or I wont talk to you again for a long time."

Yusuke's eyes widened.

"Exactly how long?" he asked.

Naturo pointed to Yusuke and Naturo said "Yusuke"

"Yusuke idiot" Naturo said giggling.

Yusuke flinched hearing his name. "I still don't believe it."

"Get up Yusuke." Keiko said loudly scaring the crap out of him.

Naturo covered his ears.

Yusuke scurried back into his seat very quickly.

Kurama laughed. "She's got you there Yusuke."

Hikari glared at Keiko. "Keiko. No yelling what-so-ever. A young fire demon's hearing is very very sensitive. It can make him go deaf"

Keiko covered her mouth. "Oops...sorry."

She took one hand off and whacked Yusuke hard over the head.

"Thanks a lot." she whispered harshly into his ear.

"Yeah...don't mention it." Yusuke said sarcastically.

Naturo uncovered his ears.

"Ow..." he said quietly. Hikari kissed Naturo's forehead and Naturo giggled boyishly happy.

Keiko smiled.

Naturo smiled. "K-K-Keiko" he said giggling.

When he said her name, he pointed to her.

Keiko was a little freaked out by this but kept her cool. "He's...so smart. I'm beginning to agree with Yusuke."

Hikari chuckled.

Hiei smiled in that... Hiei smile.

"Although...maybe if I hung around with demons a little more often, I would know. Isn't that right Yusuke?" she said nudging his shoulder.

"Uh...yeah. Um...right." he said uncertain of the question.

Hikari sighed. 'Can he be that dense? ' She thought to herself.

She smiled softly.

Kurama laughed. Yusuke was acting a bit awkward. Not at all like his usual self. It was quite funny to watch.

Keiko whacked Yusuke again.

"What the heck was that for?!" Yusuke asked a bit peeved.

Naturo played with Hikari's hair smiling happily.

"Just because." she replied nonchalantly.

Hiei sighed. 'Yusuke you are an idiot...' he thought to himself. He yawned a bit tired.

Keiko was sick of Yusuke being like that. "I'm sorry Yusuke. Forgive me?"

Yusuke nodded. "Yeah. Sure. Anything you say Keiko."

Keiko kissed his forehead.

Hikari leaned into Hiei lovingly.

~Ok…yes…I know Naturo learned how to speak a little too fast but I don't play him. If you think about it, it never really says how fast demons learn. ^.^ ~