A Lover's Destiny

Chapter 16- I'll be with you forever

Hikari continued to cry.

Keiko sighed.

Hikari wiped her tears. She wasn't going to cry anymore.

Keiko sat down next to Hikari. "Are you going to be alright? At least for now?" she asked sweetly.

Hikari nodded.

Keiko smiled. "Good. Now, would you like Naturo back?"

"He's been asking for you this whole time."

Hikari nodded, smiling a little bit. She took Naturo from Keiko's arms and Naturo hugged Hikari. "Mommy... you ok?" he asked. Hikari nodded.

Keiko went back into Kurama's room. By this time, they had picked out most of the wedding stuff already. Yusuke did most of the picking and Yukina and Kuwabara hadn't had much say in it.

Keiko looked at what Yusuke (and Kuwabara) had picked. "YOU GUYS HAVE NO TASTE AT ALL!" Keiko screamed.

Kuwabara blinked. "I didn't pick any of it! It was all Yusuke!"

In the other room, Naturo covered his ears quickly from the screaming.

"Red doesn't go with ORANGE!" Keiko screamed then she covered her mouth. "Holy Crap. I forgot." she whispered to herself. She walked over to the door way and stuck her head out. "Sorry Naturo." she said softly.

Naturo's eyes were filled with tears. That was how much her yelling had hurt his ears.

Keiko walked out. "I'm reeeaaaalllyyy sorry Naturo. Forgive me?"

Naturo nodded. "Just don't do it again. It hurts worse then you can imagine" Naturo said.

He uncovered his ears and wiped his tears away.

Keiko nodded and walked back into the bedroom.

She talked very quietly this time.

Hikari put her head on top of Naturo's softly. Just thinking.

Keiko fixed all of the shopping...how do you say...mishaps?

They were ready for the wedding and the stuff would be there within a week. The only things they had left to buy were the bride's dress, and the food.

Hikari was still holding Naturo.

She was so sad.

Kurama peeked out the doorway. He had to try to get Hiei back again. He snuck out of the house without Hikari or Naturo seeing and took off towards the forest again.

Hiei was sitting in a tree next to a waterfall.

Kurama kept running. He looked from left to right while he ran forward. He still hadn't spotted Hiei yet.

Hiei felt Kurama's energy and hid his own.

He hid in the tree so he couldn't be seen.

Kurama still had three miles to go before he would even reach Hiei. But this wouldn't help. Being as how Kurama couldn't sense him.

Hiei continued to think like he had been before.

Kurama slowed down.

He took more time searching through these trees. He could sense something. Not energy...but something else.

He just had a feeling that Hiei was there. There was no shape or form to this feeling. Nor was there a possible way to explain it.

Hiei sighed, continuing to think.

Kurama continued to look through every tree in that area.

'I know you're here Hiei.' he thought to himself.

Hiei knew Kurama was going to find him but didn't care anymore.

Kurama came to a tree where the feeling was the strongest. He tilted his head and looked up. Hiei was there.

Kurama sighed. "Were you running again?"

Hiei didn't look at Kurama. He just ignored him.

Kurama sighed again. "You have to go back Hiei."

"No I don't" Hiei said flatly.

"You know. You're sister's getting married soon. We've already picked out the supplies. If you don't come back, you'll be letting her down again." Kurama said solemnly.

Hiei sighed. "I let down everyone in the end... so it doesn't matter"

Kurama sat down at the base of the tree.

Hiei blinked. "Why are you even staying here fox?"

"I don't like you being depressed Hiei. And as your best friend, I wish there was something I could do about it." Kurama said.

Hiei ignored him.

"Well there isn't anything you can do"

Kurama sighed. "Yes there is."

He had an idea.

"Really? Then tell me" Hiei said.

"Stay here Hiei."

Hiei shrugged. "Fine."

Kurama took off.

He ran all the way back to his house. He walked over to Hikari and Naturo. "Come with me." he said sternly.

Hikari blinked but stood. She held Naturo close in her arms who was now sleeping.

Kurama walked towards the door. "You can climb on my back unless you'd rather run yourself."

"I will run." Hikari said.

Kurama nodded and led her out the door.

Hikari began to run after Kurama, since he was now running. She had Hiei's speed. If not faster.

Kurama led her to the tree Hiei was in.

Hiei wouldn't look at either of them when they got there.

Kurama jumped up into the tree next to Hiei and attempted to push him out.

Hiei stood his ground. Not falling.

"Man Hikari...I think you're better at this then I am." he said briskly.

Hikari put Naturo on the ground, jumped up and kicked Hiei in the head so he would fall.

He... fell...

Kurama laughed loudly. " I knew it."

Hiei had landed on his head. "Gosh you didn't need to do that" He got up and started to walk away

Kurama grabbed Hiei's katana out of his sword sheath. "You won't leave without it will you?"

Hiei continued to walk. Ignoring Kurama.

He didn't care... that much.

Kurama threw the sword on the ground.

Hikari picked Naturo up off the ground where he was. "You really hate me that m-much don't you?" Hikari asked Hiei. Tears in her eyes.

Kurama sat at the base of the tree again. "I'll leave if you'd like me to."

Hiei stopped suddenly. "Hikari. I could never hate you." He ran and took his sword, put it away and kissed Hikari on the lips.

Kurama just watched but turned his head away. He didn't think it was very polite of him.

Hikari kissed Hiei also.

Back at the house. Yukina and the others were done on the computer. Everyone was chatting in Kurama's room still. Well, rather, Yusuke and Kuwabara were fighting.

Yukina wandered out looking for Hikari.

Kuwabara glared at Yusuke.

Yusuke glared back.

It was pretty much a staring (or shall we say...glaring) contest.

Kuwabara continued to glare.

Yukina walked through the whole house. 'Where has everyone gone?' she thought to herself.

She sighed.

Hiei picked Hikari up. "Come on" he said and started to run towards the house.

Kurama smiled. He had done his job. 'Ok...now that that's over with.' he thought to himself.

Hiei took her into the house.

Kurama followed not too far behind.

Yukina saw them walk back in and she went back into the bedroom. Yusuke was still glaring at Kuwabara.

Yukina shrugged.

Kuwabara still glared at Yusuke.

Keiko came into the room. "Come on Yusuke. Break it up!" she said as she tried to block their view of each other.

Kuwabara looked around Keiko and still glared at Yusuke.

Yusuke moved her over to the side and continued to glare.

Keiko had an anger vein in her head. "Yuuuuuuusssssuuuukkkkkeeee...." she said warningly.

She kicked him very hard in the head.

Kuwabara blinked. Watching the two.

Keiko turned around and glared at him too. "You were part of it too."

Kuwabara backed away. A bit... well... terrified.

Yukina giggled.

Kuwabara was excited also but he wanted to live long enough to be in the wedding.

Keiko sighed.

*wedding rehearsal, the day before the wedding*

Yukina walked over to Hikari who was sitting in one of the pews.

Hikari smiled softly.

She was really only used to the demon way of marriage... not the human way.

"Could Naturo be the ring barer? I think it would be very precious." Yukina asked smiling. "If only we had a flower girl."

Hikari smiled softly. "Yea Naturo can be the ring barer... but...." she didn't really know what he had to do...

"Don't worry....nothing embarrassing......or painful." Yukina stated as she knew what was running through Hikari's mind.

Hikari nodded softly.

Yukina picked up Naturo who had been sitting in the pew and kicking his feet. "Come on sweetheart. I want you to do something for me." Yukina said smiling cutely.

Naturo blinked but nodded. "Ok" he said smiling.

Yukina carried him to the back of the church and handed him a pillow. "Now...all you have to do is bring this to the front of the church and hand it to the priest. Ok Naturo?"

Naturo smiled. Nodding.

Yukina set him down. She nodded for the choir to start the music. They were dressed in normal clothes as this was only the rehearsal. They started singing. and Yukina walked out of the room into the back of the church.

She grabbed Hiei's hand. "You're not supposed to be our here either...yet." she whispered.

Hiei nodded. He still didn't like the idea that much but was happy for Yukina.

Yukina pulled him behind her while the music played.

Keiko pulled Hikari up out of the pew. Come on. "You gotta stand up here with us. You're a bridesmaid."

Hikari blinked and got up and followed Keiko.

The music continued to play. Yukina whispered from the back of the church..."Go ahead Naturo."

Naturo nodded and went walking along. Not going to fast and not going to slow... doing everything perfect.

Naturo was walking and tripped over his feet and fell.

"Naturo, you're fine. Just get up and keep going." Yukina said egging him on.

Naturo got up and started to walk again.

'That's it Naturo." Yukina thought to herself happily.

Yukina whispered to Hiei. "As soon as he reaches the priest, you and I come in."

Hiei nodded. Naturo soon made it to the priest part thingy.

Yukina held onto Hiei's arm.

Hiei smiled softly.

They walked down the aisle. Music continued to play. Yukina couldn't wait till tomorrow. For she would finally be happy.

Hiei walked.

When they reached the front, Yukina pointed towards the other guys signaling Hiei to stand next to them. Yukina stood next to Kuwabara.

Hiei went and stood next to the other guys.

Yukina smiled. She waited for the Priest to say the traditional phrase. ".......You may now kiss the bride." he said to her and Kuwabara.

Yukina smiled.

Hiei watched. It took all his will not to kill Kuwabara on the spot.

Yukina tilted her head up.

Kuwabara leaned down a bit and kissed her on the lips.

Yukina concentrated on the kiss. It was VERY long and she loved it...she loved Kuwabara.

Hiei glared and looked away. Trying not to go and run and kill Kuwabara.

Kuwabara continued to kiss her.

Yukina never wanted to stop.

Keiko tapped her foot.

"Why don't you two save it for the wedding?" she asked agitated.

Yukina pulled away blushing.

Kuwabara was blushing a bit.

Keiko smiled. "Now...we'll just have to wait for tomorrow."

*the day of the wedding*

Yukina and the other girls were in the bride's dressing room.

Hiei sighed. He didn't like the idea one bit...

Keiko was already dressed and she was helping Yukina with her dress.

Hiei sighed in the men's dressing room.

Hikari was dressed also and her hair was fixed nicely. She looked beautiful.

"Ouch." Yukina said quietly. "Oh...I'm sorry Yukina. Did I poke you with the pin?" Keiko asked.

Yukina nodded but smiled. "It's alright."

Hikari smiled softly.

Naturo in the boys dressing room.... looked really cute.

Kurama fixed Naturo's tie. "There ya go."

Naturo smiled happy.

Keiko was putting the finishing touches on Yukina. She put a beautiful glittery veil on her and fixed her make up. She was finished and gorgeous. "Kuwabara is sure to love this." Keiko said smiling.

Yukina smiled also.

Hikari smiled.

Yukina slipped on her shoes and stood by the door with everyone else. Her gorgeous blue hair was put up prettily and she didn't look at all like herself. But that wasn't a bad thing. 'In a few moments I'll be Yukina Kuwabara...' she thought smiling.

Hikari sighed. She wished she could get married to Hiei some time.

The wedding began and everything went smoothly as planned. Naturo went first.

Naturo walked down the aisle and did what he was supposed to do. Perfectly.

Yukina smiled. The brides maids went in as well as Yusuke who was the best man.

Yukina and Hiei were last.

Hiei smiled a bit.

Yukina could barely keep back all her emotions. A single tear drop formed and fell to the ground. She was so happy.

Hiei blinked.

He didn't understand that people could cry when they were happy.

Yukina wiped her face. She was ok now.

Hiei blinked again.

They walked up to the front where Kuwabara and the Priest were standing. The traditional wedding song was playing. Yukina smiled.

After Hiei and Yukina had walked up there, Hiei went to where the other guys were.

Again, the Priest blabbed on..."In sickness and in health..." he said.

Yukina listened intensely.

Hiei sighed. He didn't like the idea even more...

Yukina still stood there looking beautiful and smiling. It was a kodak moment by the books.

Hiei smiled. His sister.... so beautiful...

Finally the words came. "I now pronounce you man and wife....You may now kiss the bride."

Kuwabara leaned down and kissed Yukina on the lips.

This time...it lasted even longer.