Happy Valentine's Day everyone. As a treat on this day of love I've decided to bring you both the last chapter and epilouge.
This chapter contains sexual situations (but no lemon), nudity, and another lime. Hope you enjoy the ending folks.
Seeing Isn't Believing
by Yami Yue
I awakened to find that Hiei was no longer beside me. To my disappointment, he had risen before me leaving me to wake alone. I grabbed his pillow and cuddled it to my chest. I breathed in his lingering scent wishing it was him I was cuddling instead. "At least I know I wasn't dreaming." I thought happily. I wasn't sure where my lover had gone but I hoped he would be back soon. I heard my mother's soft footsteps at the door, just before she peeked inside to see if I was awake. "Hello Mother." I greeted softly. She entered the room and sat on the bed beside me. "How do you feel Shuichi?" she asked as she stroked my hair. "Not much better I'm afraid." I answered. "I made breakfast. Are you hungry?" she responded. I shook my head, the thought of food still turned my stomach. Mother sighed. " I should call a doctor before you get any worse." She said. "Don't." I replied. "There's no telling whether or not I'll switch forms and that's the last thing we need to happen in front of a doctor." She nodded in agreement. "Where's Hiei?" I asked. "I haven't seen him." Mother answered. "Hm, perhaps he went to speak with Yukina." I mused aloud. "He was here?" Mother asked. "Yes." I answered. I couldn't stop the smile that spread across my face. "I take it you two made up." She commented. "Is it that obvious ?" I asked. She chuckled. "I saw it in the way your eyes lit up, and in your smile." She answered. After a moment her smile faded and I could see the worry in her eyes. "I'm worried Shuichi." She murmured softly. I took her hand and gave it a gentle squeeze. Absently I wondered if I'd looked that worried during her illness. I wanted nothing more than to ease her mind, but without knowing what was wrong with me I couldn't even ease my own mind. "Would it make you feel better if Yukina took a look at me?" I asked. "She's as close to a doctor as we can get." Mother nodded. "Already ahead of you Fox." came Hiei's deep voice from the bedroom entrance. I looked up to see him standing in the doorway. "She's waiting for us at the temple." "In that case I should get dressed." I said. Mother rose and left the room. Hiei lingered a moment longer as I gathered my clothing, then once assured I didn't need help went to join my mother in the living room. I dressed quickly and brushed my hair, then went into the living room. "Will you be gone long Shuichi?" mother asked. "I don't know." I replied. "Ask Sata to take care of my plants for me while I'm gone, just in case." She gave me a gentle hug and a kiss on the cheek. "Go on now." She said. "I can send Hiei with your things if you need them." I returned both the hug and the kiss and with a few farewell words we were on our way.
As soon as we reached Genkai's temple I was ushered into one of the guest rooms. Yukina motioned for me to lie down on the bed. I did as she requested and she sat down in a chair beside the bed. The ice maiden looked at me with concern as she laid her hand upon my forehead. I felt her spirit energy wash over me for a moment. "Both your physical and spirit energy are being weakened by something." She said. ". . . but I can't tell what's doing it." "Has this ever happened to you before?" she asked. I shook my head. The ice maiden frowned. "You should rest for the time being." She said softly as she rose from the chair. "I'll see what I can do in the meantime." I nodded in understanding. "I wish my visit was under better circumstances." I said softly as I gently squeezed her hand in thanks. "So do I." she replied as she returned the gesture. She left the room, closing the door behind her. Hiei sat in the chair she had occupied. For a moment neither of us said a word and for once the silence was unnerving. I quickly decided to break the silence. "I'm glad we're back together again." I admitted. " I would have been lost without you." "You would have found another lover Fox." Hiei said. I sighed. "I don't think so love." I said. " In the past perhaps, but not anymore." He lifted an eyebrow in surprise, but said nothing for a moment. "You never speak much of your past." He said. "I'm not particularly proud of my past Hiei." I responded. "You know that." "Yes, but I am curious about something." He said. "You've seduced many, but you never seduced me. Why?" "I didn't want to scare you away." I said. "I also didn't want you thinking I just wanted someone to warm my bed." "I wasn't sure if you'd even consider being more than friends with me and decided it best not to risk our friendship." "You slashed that plan to bits when you looked me in the eyes that night. I felt I had to tell you the truth. . . and so I did." He regarded me with a thoughtful expression. " Maybe your being tainted by the humans wasn't a complete tragedy." He said. "They have changed you, and if anything made you fierce when it comes to protecting those you care for." I smiled. "You finally understand." I said. "Perhaps." Hiei responded and said nothing more. He closed his eyes and it wasn't until he opened them again that he broke the silence. "I've been summoned." Hiei murmured. "Then you should go. Mukuro needs you." I replied. "So do you." He protested. I smiled. "I'm sure I can spare you for a little while." I responded. "Go on, you'd probably get bored just sitting here watching me sleep all day." He sighed, then nodded. He kissed me goodbye and started toward the door. With a look Hiei let me know he'd be back to check on me later, then he was gone.
It was late when I returned to Genkai's temple. My fox was sleeping peacefully, his long red hair in total disarray on the pillow beneath his head. A soft knock at the door, turned my attention away from my lover. Knowing it was Yukina at the door I opened it. She blinked in surprise then smiled. "I'm glad you made it back safely." She said softly. "Kurama will be as well." "He's been asleep most of the day." She informed me. "Has he eaten?" I asked. Sadly she shook her head. "He tried for me once this afternoon, but he couldn't keep it down." I frowned, then placed a comforting hand on her shoulder. "Thank you for looking after him Yukina." I said. She smiled. "Are you staying tonight?" she asked. I nodded. "Good. Perhaps your presence may make him feel better." She said as she turned to go back the way she came. "Good night." "Good night." I replied as I watched her go. Once she was out of sight I closed the door. I removed my cloak, shoes and sword and set them aside. I climbed in bed beside the peacefully sleeping redhead and placed an arm around his waist in a loose embrace. He didn't stir, but made a soft contented sound. I smiled and closed my eyes. The sounds of the night soon lulled me into a sweet dreamless sleep.
Kurama stirred as I slipped out of bed the next morning. "Hiei?" he murmured sleepily as he opened his eyes. "Where are you going?" he questioned as I secured my katana to my waist. "To get the bag your mother packed for you." I answered as I returned to the bedside, leaned toward him and softly kissed his lips. "Is there anything you want me to bring back?" I asked. "The book on my nightstand." He said. "I haven't finished it yet." I nodded. "How do you feel?" I asked. "Tired." He admitted, " …but not as tired as yesterday." "I'm hoping it means I'm getting better." "Me too." I thought. "Go back to sleep." I told him. "I won't be gone long." He pulled me close for another kiss, then laid back down and closed his eyes.
I slipped on my cloak then headed for the apartment. I felt Yusuke and Kuwabara's spirit energy nearby so I slowed to a walk, deciding to enter the apartment from the front instead of the window as usual. If the detective and the oaf were headed to the apartment it might mean another mission. I entered the building and got onto the elevator. As I rode up I removed the spare key from my boot and waited for the ride to end. I exited the elevator and unlocked the door, leaving it open for the two who would soon be joining me. I easily found the bag Kurama's mother had packed for him. I tested the weight and was instantly thankful she knew how to pack light. I added Kurama's book to the bag, making sure not to forget the requested item. The door opened as two sets of footsteps indicated someone was entering the apartment. "Kurama, Hiei, anybody here?" Kuwabara cried. "Must you be so loud?" I responded as I stood in the doorway of the bedroom. "Hey Hiei." Yusuke greeted calmly as I stepped into the living room. "Where's Kurama?" "Genkai's." I replied. Yusuke frowned. "He's not well …is he?" he asked softly. I shook my head. "I knew it!" Kuwabara exclaimed. "I told you there was something weird going on with his spirit energy." "What's wrong with him?" Yusuke asked. "Yukina can't figure out what it is." I answered. I motioned for silence. I sensed another's spirit energy and it wasn't human.
I quickly reached for the piece of cloth covering my jagan eye and undid it. My third eye slowly opened as I closed my natural ones. I made a motion with my hand toward the door and it swung open violently. "Show yourself." I ordered as I opened my natural eyes. Sata shakily appeared in the doorway. "Inside." I growled. Nervously she stepped inside. I willed the door to close behind her. "You're not what you seem to be are you Sata?" I asked. "Show us your true form." She closed her eyes and a moment later her form began to shift. Her midnight black hair lightened until it was pale silver. White fox ears appeared at the top of her head as the human ones vanished. A youko. Sata was a youko. Kuwabara's jaw dropped. "She looks just like Kurama!" he exclaimed. He was right. Though only Shuichi's height she was defiantly a female version of my lover. Yusuke smacked the oaf upside his thick skull before I could say anything. "Say his name a little louder Kuwabara, I don't think all his neighbors heard you yet." He said sarcastically. Sata opened her eyes at the noise and the golden orbs widened at the mention of my fox's name. "You know my brother?" she asked, hope dancing her eyes. Her tail twitched anxiously, calling my attention to the golden tip. "He never told us he had a sister." Kuwabara said. Sata's expression saddened. "I'm not sure he even remembers me." She said softly. "I was only a kit when he left home." "Please tell me where he is." She pleaded. "I've been searching for him for the past five years. He's the only family I have left." With a look I cautioned Yusuke and Kuwabara not to say anything. "We may know him." I said. "What made you search here for him?" Yusuke asked. "I heard rumors that he was alive here in the human world and had taken a human form. I even heard he was in the dark tournament." She answered. "You didn't actually see the tournament?" I asked. Sata shook her head. I closed my eyes gathering my concentration to speak with Kurama mentally.
"Kurama." I called telepathically. "Hiei?" came the confused reply "Yes Fox, it's me." I assured him. "There's something I need to ask you." "What?" he asked. "Do you have any relatives outside of your human family?" I responded. "Yes, a sister." He informed me. "Why?" "I think I just met her." I replied. "What?" he exclaimed. "I'll bring her with me to Genkai's." I informed him, then opened my eyes cutting of the telepathic connection.
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"My sister is here?" I thought in shock. "What in Inari's name possessed her to come looking for me?" Perhaps it was simply because I was the only family she had left. I hadn't seen her since she was a kit, she wasn't even old enough to walk or talk when I left home. I was surprised she would even remember me, let alone search for me. I hadn't made any attempt to see or communicate with her all these years, even after our parents died. Didn't she think I'd abandoned her? Surely she's heard the stories about me, who in spirit world hadn't? I could only imagine what she thought of me. Regardless of the reason, I hoped this girl was who she claimed to be. If she were an imposter my friends would make short work of her. Not many in the Makai could take on Yusuke or Hiei let alone both of them, with or without Kuwabara's help. Even fewer could match Hiei's speed.
As if my thoughts had summoned him, I felt my lover's sprit energy nearing. Within moments he entered through the window. He kissed my cheek in greeting and set a small duffel bag in my lap. "Thank you." I said. "Hn." He responded as he opened the bag. He pulled out my hairbrush and began brushing it with gentle strokes. The soothing effect of having my hair brushed was putting me to sleep. Slowly my eyes began to close. They flew open again when I felt the change as my body shifted to its true form. I frowned, my body was weakened more than I thought. Hiei gave my hair a few more strokes then took the bag and the brush, setting them aside.
My ears twitched at the sound of footsteps approaching the door. "That must be her." I murmured as he rose to answer the knock at the door. A silver haired youko vixen entered the room. Her sweet jasmine like scent filled the room as she walked to the bedside. It only took me a moment to recognize the scent and match it to the figure standing before me. This girl was no impostor. "Hello Kurama." She greeted as she sat in the chair beside the bed. "Do you remember me?" she asked, her golden eyes shining with hope. I smiled softly. "You've grown quite a bit since I last saw you Sata." I said. "I almost didn't recognize you little sister." She grinned and threw her arms around me in a warm hug. I returned the hug. "It was dangerous for you to come looking for me." I chided gently. "I missed you Kura." She said softly as she shed the tears she'd been holding back. "When I heard you'd been killed I was devastated." " …and when I heard the rumors that you were still alive in the human world I had to find you. You're all I have left now." I sighed and hugged her tighter. "I'm glad you did Sata." I confessed. "…and to think you were right under my nose these past few weeks." My sister gently pulled away, confusion clearly evident in her tear filled eyes. "If I had paid closer attention and realized who you were, Hiei and I may have never fought." I told her. Sata's eyes widened. "Shuichi?" she questioned. I nodded as I gently wiped her tears away with my hand. She stared at me for a moment then burst into giggles. "I should have known." She said. "No mere human has plants that happy and healthy." She then turned to face Hiei. "Thank you for helping my find my brother." She said. "You helped me. I'm only returning the favor." He responded. Sata smiled. She knew it was Hiei's way of thanking her.
A knock at the door caught our attention. I sensed Yusuke and Kuwabara's spirit energy. Hiei scowled the door and it swung open revealing the other half of team Urameshi. "Hey Kurama." Yusuke greeted. "How are you feeling?" I smiled. "I've been better." I admitted. "I've been talking with Yukina and think I may know what's causing your illness Kura." Sata said. "However I don't understand how you didn't avoid it." I raised my eyebrow in question. "What do you mean?" I asked. "Foxfire my dear brother." Sata said with amusement in her eyes. "You've been affected by foxfire." The blood drained from my face as I realized what she meant. "The red flowers in the clearing." I thought. "I breathed in the scent of one of those flowers. If I hadn't been so preoccupied I would have realized what they were." "What's foxfire?" Yusuke asked. "Foxfire is a rare red flower with a sweet perfume that has an adverse effect on youko." I answered. "You're not going to die . . are you?" Kuwabara asked. I smiled at Kuwabara. "No Kuwabara I'm not going to die, not from this anyway." I answered. " However, I may begin to act strangely over the next few days." I closed my eyes and stifled a yawn. "Come on guys. Remember Yukina said my brother needed his rest and we shouldn't stay long." Sata said. I opened my eyes to see her shooing Yusuke and Kuwabara out of the room. As soon as they were out of the room she turned to me. "How in Inari's name did you get into foxfire?" she asked. I could feel heat rising to my cheeks and I knew I was blushing. Sata giggled. "Never mind." She said. "I think I can guess." "Tell Yukina what you know." I instructed. "I will." She assured me. "Take care of my brother for me Hiei." She said to my lover with a wink. My blush deepened. She giggled again and closed the door behind her.
"You were holding back earlier when you were talking about the foxfire flower." Hiei said as he sat next to me on the bed. "How have you been affected?" he asked. "It's like being hit with a lust spell." I explained. "How long before it wears off?" he asked. I swallowed and looked away from him. "It doesn't." I answered. "To be rid of the effects I must be cured." Hiei turned my face toward his. "How?" he asked. His closeness proved to be too much of a temptation and I leaned in and gently kissed his neck. "Sex." I whispered in his ear. "That's the cure?" Hiei asked, leaning into my kisses as I trailed upward toward his ear. "Yes, make love to me and I'll be cured." I murmured huskily, then slid my tongue along the curve of his ear. Hiei shuddered and turned his face toward mine. "You're not well enough for that yet." He murmured, his lips grazing mine as he spoke. " I can sense you're exhausted and trying now would only drain what little strength you do have." I could see the worry in his eyes. "Besides the idea of being caught in the act by Yusuke and Kuwabara doesn't exactly appeal to me." He added. "We still have time." I assured him. "How much time?" he asked. "Until the setting of the full moon. " I answered "Seven days from now." "What happens after then?" he asked. I wished he hadn't asked that question, it was something I didn't want him to know. "Fox?" he asked tenderly, his eyes pleading with me to answer his question. "I loose my sanity." I said softly. His eyes widened. "As the days pass the need will grow until it is fulfilled or it drives me insane." "I won't let that happen." He vowed. I smiled and pressed my lips to his. He returned the kiss. "If I'm to cure you, you'll need your strength." He said. I grinned sensually at him. "Is that a promise?" teased. "Strait from the heart." He replied. "I'm looking forward to you fulfilling that promise." I told him. He smiled as he affectionately caressed my face. "So do I." He said. "We've never made love while you were in this form." "You never asked." I teased.
"What am I going to do about extra clothing?" I wondered aloud. "Not that you'd mind my being immodest." I added teasingly as I winked at my lover. Hiei snorted. "Henti fox." He muttered. "You wouldn't have it any other way." I teased. "Can you change back into your human form?" he asked. "No. " I answered. "I haven't the strength." "Don't worry, I'll bring you something." He assured me as he got off the bed. ". . .unless you don't want me to." My smile widened into an amused grin. "Who's the henti now?" I teased. "You still are." He replied, then gently kissed my lips. "Rest now and gather your strength. We'll talk more later." I didn't protest, fatigue was finally setting in. "Hiei?" I murmured as I laid down. "Yes?" he answered as he pulled the covers over me. "Thank you." I murmured as I closed my eyes. "You've taken care of me plenty of times, it's about time I got a chance to do the same for you." he said as he ran his fingers through my hair.
I drifted in and out of consciousness for the next two days. During the time I was awake, I was given water and broth or soup, the only food I could keep down. I awoke on the third day of my stay at Genkai's temple feeling much better, though still weak. Judging by the amount of sunlight in the room, I guessed it was already noon, if not later. Hiei wasn't in the room but I sensed he was near. I heard footsteps nearing the door. The door opened and my lover entered the room. "How do you feel?" He asked as I sat up "I'm still weak but I'm feeling nearly back to normal." I replied. "I brought your medicine." He said. "Yukina and Sata said it would help." I sat down on the bed. He sat down on the bed beside me and handed me a mug filled with a green liquid. I pressed my lips to his in a gentle kiss as thanks as I took the mug. I put the mug to my lips and sipped the hot liquid. I frowned, It tasted horrible. "That bad?" he asked. I nodded then swallowed. "The herbs are very bitter, I doubt there's any way to make it taste good." I said. "Your mother wanted me to tell you that your stepfather said to take your time and recover. Your job will be waiting for you when you're well again." He informed me. "Good, that means I can spend some more time with you." I said then took another sip of the awful tasting medicine. "Hn." Hiei agreed. "It's rare we get to spend time together like this." He added as he stroked my hair lovingly. "That will change soon love." I said. "I promise. Just give me time." Hiei said nothing. He continued stroking my hair in a gentle caress. I sipped the tea, drinking it as quickly as possible without burning myself. Hiei stopped his caressing to take the empty mug from my hands. I'd managed to get the horrid stuff down, but it remained to be seen if it would stay down.
He left the room and returned a moment later with a bundle of white cloth in his arms. He set in on the dresser then turned to leave the room again. "Get dressed and meet me outside." He instructed. With a sigh I got off the bed and headed into the bathroom for a shower. To my delight the bundle of white cloth turned out to be clothing. I slipped on the clothing and admired my reflection in the mirror. I was surprised at how well the outfit fit. I knew it wasn't one of mine. It was similar to the one I'd worn when I fought Roto at the dark tournament, only made to fit my yoko form. Bewildered I quickly headed outside deciding to ask Hiei where he'd gotten it. I found him in the garden sitting on one of the large stone benches. He looked me over and gave an appreciative nod. I blushed. "Where did you get this outfit?" I asked, my voice betraying my surprise. Hiei just smirked and motioned for me to sit down beside him. "Your mother showed me how to take your measurements." He explained. "I took your measurements to one of Mukuro's tailors and gave her a description." "She's very good and quite swift." "Thank you." I said then planted a gentle peck on his cheek. Hiei blushed. "You can thank me later." He said as he stood to his feet. "Right now let's concentrate on building your strength back up."
I followed him to the room where Genkai had held the first round of fights during her tournament. He handed me one of his katanas. I blinked at him bewilderedly. "You're teaching me how to use a sword?" "I thought you'd enjoy learning a new skill." He replied with a smirk. I realized that these lessons in swordsmanship weren't just for training or building my strength up but it would also keep my mind off the foxfire's cure. At least while I was training anyway. I smiled and nodded. "Shall we begin then?" I asked. He nodded and the lesson began. We spent much of that day and the next training, trying to build my strength up.
By the fourth day of my stay at Genkai's erotic images took the place of my dreams. In vivid detail I dreamed of old fantasies being fulfilled and new ones being born. During the day training quelled the desire and kept my mind focused on fighting afterward however, my mind was free to wander on the many ways I had yet to pleasure Hiei or be pleasured by him. It was getting more and more difficult for me not to drag him off somewhere and jump him. My desire was growing and I was steadily loosing my grip on my self control. My control nearly broke on the fifth day of my stay at Genkai's
That day we had decided to train in the room Genkai had used in her first round of fighting matches during her tournament. We trained for hours first with my lessons in swordsmanship then in practice matches that were tame compared to our usual sparring. At the end of our session Hiei smiled. "For someone who was semi conscious for two days, you're stronger than you let on." He said. I sat down with my back against one of the walls, feeling completely exhausted. Still, I smiled back at him. He was right, my body though weak from malnutrition was not as weak as it had been when I first arrived. "I think by tomorrow you'll be strong enough for the trip to the Makai." I understood now what he was planning. By training and building my strength up I'd be strong enough to make the trip to the treehouse without a problem. Once there we could concentrate on actually curing me. My smile melded into a roguish grin. "Sounds like you've been planning to get me all to yourself during these past few days." I said. "What do you plan on doing with me once we're finally alone?" "You'll see." He replied, then leaned forward and gently kissed my lips.
I wanted him closer. No, I needed him closer. I raised my arms and pulled him forward knocking him off balance to pull him into my lap. I returned the kiss eagerly slowly running my fingers down his spine. "Much better." I purred once the kiss was broken. I slowly trailed butterfly soft kisses along his neck, breathing in his scent at the same time. I felt my body growing warmer. Inari I wanted him bad. "Fox." Hiei murmured as he touched my face. I tilted my head to look at him. "Release me." He said seriously. I blinked at him, completely bewildered. "Do you want to explain to Yusuke and Kuwabara why I'm sitting in your lap?" I blushed and loosened my hold. He got to his feet then placed the backside of his hand to my forehead. "You're feverish." He said with a frown. "It's the foxfire." I told him. "Desire makes us burn inwardly and outwardly." Hiei raised an eyebrow. Yusuke opened the door. "Shall we continue?" Hiei asked. For a moment I was hoping he meant our make out session but when Yusuke and Kuwabara entered the room I knew he meant our training. "Yes, but I think I'll spar with Kuwabara for a while if you don't mind." I replied. "Hardly a challenge." Hiei commented. That comment of course started another one of those famous Hiei vs. Kuwabara verbal battles. Thankfully Yusuke stopped it quickly and challenged Hiei to a training match. As I watched my lover's movements from the sidelines I felt the warmth within me grow.
I watched as his lips formed a thin line as he concentrated. I licked my own lips remembering the feel of his upon my own. I'd gotten a taste of the fire apparition and I wanted more.
I'll always think of you
Inside of my private thoughts
I can imagine you
Touching my private parts
With just the thought of you
I can't help but touch myself
That's why I want you so bad
Just one night of
Moonlight, with you there beside me
All night, doin' it again and again
You know I want you so bad
Baby, baby, baby, baby
His hand slid slowly down the length of the hilt of his sword, repositioning for the next attack. I imagined those hands caressing me, remembering my lover's touch. The thin shirt I wore was suddenly too warm. I removed the offending garment slowly, letting my hands roam over fevered flesh. I bit my lip to keep from moaning in pleasure. I glanced over at Kuwabara who was too busy watching the practice match to notice me. I let my hands roam over my bare flesh wishing it were Hiei's hands instead.
Oooh I get so high
When I'm around you baby
I can touch the sky
You make my temperature rise
You're makin me high
Baby, baby, baby, baby
It was torture being around him and not being able to really be alone with him. Yusuke and Kuwabara had come to visit everyday much to my frustration. Normally I would welcome their visits, but not this time, not while I was under the foxfire's spell. I forced myself from my fevered daze and firmly clenched my hands at my sides. Kuwabara glanced over at me, but I didn't meet his gaze my eyes were on the sexy fire apparition. Just thinking of his kisses and caresses made me feel hotter.
Can't get my mind off you
I think I might be obsessed
The very thought of you
Makes me want to get undressed
I wanna be with you
In spite of what my heart says
I guess I want you too bad
All I want is
Moonlight, with you there inside me
All night, doin it again and again
You know I want you so bad
Baby, baby, baby, baby
Inari, even his scent was starting to drive me wild. Watching him spar with Yusuke wasn't helping. I noticed that at some point during the match he'd removed his shirt. My hands ached to run over that finely chiseled chest and feel that soft flesh underneath my fingertips. My breathing was starting to speed up and the remaining clothing I wore suddenly felt too confining. For a moment, I didn't care that Yusuke and Kuwabara were there, I wanted Hiei to make me moan and writhe underneath him in pleasure.
Oooh I get so high
When I'm around you baby
I can touch the sky
You make my temperature rise, ooh boy
You're makin me high
Baby, baby, baby, baby
I want to feel your heart and soul inside of me
Let's make a deal you roll, I lick
And we can go flying into ecstasy
Oh Darlin' you and me
Light my fire
Blow my flame
Take me, take me, take me away
I smiled at the thought of that powerful little body joined with mine. Hiei knew exactly how to bring me to my knees and right now that's what I wanted desperately. Hiei and Yusuke finished their sparing. I ignored the taller raven haired male. My eyes were on Hiei. I was vaguely aware I was staring at his bare chest. I licked my lips wanting to run my tongue over his bare flesh. Silently I was begging him to take me and give me the pleasure I so greatly desired.
"You Ok Kurama?" Kuwabara asked, breaking me from my daze. I blinked and turned my head to look at him. "You sure he's gettin' better Hiei?" Yusuke asked. "He looks flushed." Suddenly thankful I'd put my shirt in my lap I smiled slightly. "I'm just a bit warm." I said. "It's nothing to worry about." Hiei frowned and put his hand to my forehead. "We'd better end training for today." He said. "I don't want to risk your fever getting any higher." "There's a river not too far from here. It's got lots of shade." Yusuke said. "Why don't we go there? It might help him cool off." He suggested. Hiei nodded in agreement.
We followed them to the riverbank, with Yusuke and Kuwabara chatting with Hiei as we walked. I said little and spoke only when I'd been spoken to. I was trying to calm my body from the foxfire's effects. By the time we reached the riverbank, I decided I needed a nap. I laid down on a patch of thick, soft grass and stretched. Hiei sat beside me with his back against a rock. I closed my eyes, fully intending to sleep. I had just begun to drift off when I heard my name being called. I opened my eyes to find Kuwabara and Yusuke sitting in the hotsprings, their clothes hung neatly on the shrubs close by. "Come on guys, the water's great! " Kuwabara called. I could feel heat beginning to spread throughout my body and I knew the foxfire's effects were beginning yet again. "I'll think I'll wait Kuwabara, thanks anyway." I called back. "I'll take my turn with Kurama." Hiei said. I bit my lip at the image those words conjured, feeling the heat within me intensify. I didn't hear Kuwabara's remark but Hiei scowled. "Ignore the lovebirds Kurama." Hiei said in response, making the taller redhead sputter. "Urameshi and I aren't interested in each other that way." He cried. Yusuke looked him up and down pointedly and shrugged. " I don't know Kuwabara, you're not that bad looking." Yusuke said. I caught the mischievous glint in our leader's eyes and decided to join in the fun. "He's right you know." I chimed in. "You shouldn't sell yourself short. You are attractive . . . in your own way." The look on Kuwabara's face was priceless. Hiei snorted. "Will you two stop toying with his mind." He said. " He's messed up enough as it is." "Hey!" Kuwabara exclaimed. Yusuke and I burst into laughter. Hiei smirked.
"The oaf seems to think we're to shy to join them." He said. "Shall we prove him wrong?" "Of course." I found myself saying as a sensual smile spread across my face. In a blur of motion Hiei was undressed and in the hotspring, looking smug. After seeing him undress plenty of times I was disappointed he did it this time so quickly. I'd hoped to see his hot body if even for a moment. "What about you Kurama? Don't tell me you're shy." Kuwabara taunted. I tossed my shirt at him, hitting him square in the face. Yusuke burst into laughter. "Good shot Kurama." He crowed. Kuwabara pulled my shirt off his face and set it on one of the bushes. I turned my back to them. "I can do this." I thought to myself as I undid my pants and slid them down my hips. "I've resisted temptation before and I can do so again." I slid the pants down my legs and stepped out of them, bringing my tail in front of my groin to cover myself before I turned around.
"Guess you were right Kuwabara he is shy." Yusuke said. I raised my eyebrow at that. "Come on Fox, shut them both up." Hiei called. Yusuke raised an eyebrow at that statement. "Alright Yusuke you asked for it." I thought mischievously. I let my tail return to its natural position and walked toward them with unhurried steps. Kuwabara blushed nearly as red as his hair. Yusuke's eyes widened. Hiei just smirked. I climbed in and sat beside my lover. "I think Kurama just gave me an inferiority complex." Yusuke muttered "It was your own fault Yusuke." I said as I leaned closer to Hiei. Kuwabara's cheeks turned that interesting shade of red again. I closed my eyes as Hiei reached up and used his small but strong hands to massage my shoulders. I wondered where he'd picked up this skill. He was good, very good. His touch was firm but gentle and felt wonderful.
I opened my eyes when he stopped. "You were moaning." Hiei said softly in my ear. I glanced over at Yusuke and Kuwabara who were in an animated discussion about Inari knows what and weren't paying much attention to us. "It was too low for them to hear." Hiei assured me. I turned to face him. "I'd rather you make me moan a different way." I murmured huskily in his ear. Hiei chuckled. "In front of those two?" he asked teasingly. "You really are a henti." I shrugged and leaned back resting my back against the bank. Hiei's gaze met mine and I held it daring him to make the next move. He looked at me with disbelief in his eyes. "You can't be serious." He said telepathically. I closed my eyes and tried to stop the erotic visions flashing through my mind. "It's the foxfire isn't it?" he asked mentally. I nodded in response, trying to quell the desire rising within me. I heard the splashing of water and opened my eyes. Hiei had gotten out of the water and was hastily dressing. I cursed mentally. I'd gone to far this time. I climbed out as well and dressed. Without a word I headed into the forest, determined to get away from everyone for a while.
I found a clearing and plopped tiredly to the ground. I leaned back against the trunk of a thick pine. I lowered my ears in shame. "Inari, I came just short of asking Hiei to take me in front of Yusuke and Kuwabara. I'm loosing control faster than I thought." I frowned. The foxfire was making my youko instinct to mate stronger, my body was already starting to scream with desire. I was distracted from my inner turmoil by a familiar scent. "My mate." I thought, then shook my head. "My lover." I corrected myself. "He's not my mate. . . not yet." I looked up as Hiei approached. His face gave nothing away but his eyes were a storm of emotion. "I'm sorry Hiei." I apologized softly. "It's alright Fox." He said as he sat down beside me. He looked uncertain about what to do. Timidly he reached out and touched my face. I leaned into his touch. "I felt your desire." He said softly . I clenched my hands at my side not trusting myself to touch him. "It's getting worse." I admitted. "Normally watching you fight wouldn't be a problem, but today …" I couldn't finish the sentence. He ran his hand through my hair, soothing me.
"Are you sure you want me to be the one to cure you?" he asked. "I don't understand how you could trust me so soon after . . ." I placed a finger to his lips silencing him. "Don't beat yourself up over the fight we had Hiei. I've already forgiven you." I said. "It's time you forgave yourself." He nodded. " . . . besides I wouldn't let you if I didn't trust you." I added then lovingly caressed his cheek. "I wouldn't trust this to anyone else." He smiled and leaned forward, brushing his lips against mine in a ghost of a kiss. My ears perked up at an indistinguishable sound. A moment later I realized they were footsteps. "I have to get away from here before I do something I regret." I murmured to him. "If you're feeling well enough we'll leave in the morning." He said. I leaned forward and pressed a swift kiss to his lips as I threw my arms around him. Relief washed over me, soon I would be given what I so badly craved. I released him as the footsteps got louder. A moment later Yusuke and Kuwabara came into view.
"There you are!" Kuwabara exclaimed. "Why'd you guys run off like that ?" "The water was too hot for Kurama." Hiei said. "I wasn't about to let him go wandering off by himself." "We'd better get back to the temple, I think Sata was looking for us." Yusuke said. I stood and silently followed him. Hiei remained at my side as we walked leaving Kuwabara to take up the rear. We arrived at the temple Sata was waiting for us. She threw her arms around my neck and kissed my cheek. "Are you feeling any better?" she asked. "Yes, much better than when I first arrived." I answered as we entered the temple. "Good." She said. "Do you think you could try eating something?" she asked. Hiei nodded in agreement. "Training when you've had nothing but soups, broths, and water won't help things." He agreed. "I'll try." I assured them. Honestly, what choice did I have? How could I say no to the two of them? I didn't eat much but what little I did eat, I was able to keep down. I was glad the sickness stage was over with. Now there was only the "foxfire fever" to deal with.
Feeling exhausted, after dinner I bathed and got into bed, deciding to read for a while before going to sleep. I looked up from my book as I heard Hiei step into the room and nearly groaned when I saw the mug in his hands. My stomach turned at the thought of the medicine. Hiei smirked in amusement at the expression on my face. He handed me the mug. "Must I?" I groaned as I took the mug from his hands. Hiei moved behind me and caressed my hair. "Yes," he murmured. "Drink it Kurama." He murmured in my ear. "I want you to get better." "Do it for me." He added huskily. I shuddered at the seductive tone of his voice. I gave in. I could never resist my lover when he used that tone. I took a sip of the tea. To my surprise the normally bitter tea wasn't as bitter, in fact it was almost sweet. Hiei planted a kiss upon my hair, then sat down beside me. I sipped the tea carefully as he reached up and gently continued caressing my hair. Soon I finished my tea and set the mug down. I leaned into his touch, resting my head upon his shoulder. "What'd you do different with the tea?" I asked. "I just added some honey." He said. I murmured a soft "oh" and tried to fight back a yawn, but failed miserably. Hiei's caresses were calming, relaxing me totally. My eyes began to close and Hiei stopped his caressing. I opened my eyes and raised my head to look at him. He got to his feet then removed his cloak, shoes, and sword. He rejoined me in bed, lying down beside me. "Good night Fox." He said softly as he closed his eyes. "Good night." I replied. "Sweet dreams fire baby."
The next morning we rose early. Yukina had kindly made breakfast and a basket of food to take on the trip. After thanking her and saying our goodbyes we left Genkai's temple and returned to our treehouse. The trip was uneventful and despite my not being as strong as usual we made good time. I was exhausted when we arrived, so after a late supper I headed strait for bed. For once fatigue overpowered the foxfire's effect and I fell asleep right away.
I opened my eyes and nearly sighed at having to wake from the wonderful dream I'd just had. Hiei's hand lightly touched my thigh, his fingers brushing the flesh between my legs. A low moan escaped my lips. Hiei chuckled. "I take it you had pleasant dreams." He commented. "I usually do when I dream of you." I responded. He brought his hand slowly up my thigh. "How do you feel Fox?" he asked as his body brushed up against mine. "Hot and bothered." I answered huskily. He brought a hand up to my forehead. "You don't feel warm to me." I grinned. "Feel lower love." I responded. "Hn. Henti fox." He murmured as he gently placed a kiss on my back. All thoughts immediately fled from my mind as Hiei's hand began caressing the base of my tail. I moaned and leaned into his touch and closed my eyes, completely giving in to the pleasure.
My eyes flew open when Hiei's caresses suddenly stopped. My lover cursed and wrapped his arms around me in a protective embrace. "What's wrong fire baby?" I asked. "I've been summoned. . . again." He growled. I groaned. "Must you go now?" I asked as he released me from his embrace and slipped out of bed. "Yeah." He said as he quickly dressed. I flopped onto my back with a curse. Hiei raised an eyebrow. "Didn't know you still knew how to cuss Fox." He teased. I rolled my eyes. He chuckled and gave me a quick peck on the lips. "I'll be back as soon as I can." He said. "Just try not to be gone too long." I responded. He nodded and in a flash he was gone. I closed my eyes and breathed deeply trying to calm my body. "I was so close." I thought with frustration. Several more colorful curses came to mind. My body was burning with desire and the only one who could put out the fire was gone.
I took a cold bath to cool my body, ate an apple left over from last night's meal then spent time tending the garden and whatever else I could find to do to keep myself busy until Hiei returned. "I trust you kept yourself amused." He said as he walked toward me. "Yes, but I still missed you." I responded as he stopped in front of me. "Especially since you had to leave so abruptly." Hiei scowled. "You're not mad about that are you?" he questioned. "Of course not." I replied. "Mukuro's your boss and you have to got to her when she summons you, even if she does happen to have the worst timing in all three worlds." Hiei's eyes twinkled in amusement. "She does doesn't she?" he agreed. He looked around and raised an eyebrow. "You have been busy." He commented, noticing that all of the flowerbeds and my entire garden had been weeded. "I had to do something to keep my mind off what we started a few hours ago." He shook his head in disbelief. "Come on, let's get you cleaned up." He said. He took my hand and led me inside.
I noticed he had a bundle of cloth tucked under his arm. It was silver this time a shimmering silver that was not much darker than my hair. I gave him a quizzical glance. He just gave me a secretive smile and released my hand. He blurred out of sight and a moment later I heard the water running in the bathroom. I headed in that direction and found my lover waiting for me. "Are you going to bathe me fire baby?" I asked teasingly. Hiei gave me a mischievous smile. "If that's what you want." He replied. My heart beat faster. What was he up to? Slowly he removed my dirty, white clothing. "You've gotten thin." Hiei commented as he lovingly caressed my sides with his fingertips. "We need to fix that." I shivered, loving the feel of his hands on my skin. Our eyes met and I smiled. Hiei smiled back and motioned for me to get into the tub. I got into the tub, closed my eyes and relaxed as Hiei gently washed my face. He brought the cloth down my neck and over my shoulders, then up and down my arms. My eyes opened when the warm cloth came in contact with my chest. He moved the soapy washcloth over my skin in a torturously slow motion.
My lips parted in a silent moan of pleasure as my eyelids lowered. I could feel that familiar warmth begin to spread over my body. Hiei chuckled softly. "Do you want me to stop?" he murmured in my ear. "No." I replied as he dipped the washcloth into the water. "I'm enjoying this." "Good." He said. He rinsed the soap out of the cloth before returning it to my chest to rise the soap off. His slow caressing strokes only aroused me more. A soft moan escaped my lips. My eyes met Hiei's. His ruby red orbs twinkled with mischief and I knew he was teasing me deliberately. "Don't promise unless you plan to deliver." I murmured huskily. "I don't know what you mean Fox." He responded, feigning innocence. I gave him a look that showed him I didn't believe him. Not that he cared anyway.
"Lay back so I can wash your hair." He said softly. "Just don't get water in my ears." I replied. "I won't." He assured me. Soft sounds of pleasure escaped my lips as he washed my hair. He rinsed my hair then moved the wet silver strands over my shoulder to wash my back. As he rinsed the soap from my skin he planted a soft kiss on my neck, slowly trailing kisses toward my lips. Gently he pressed my lips to mine in a sweet kiss. I returned it with a fiery one of my own. "Aren't you getting in?" I murmured huskily into his ear. Hiei swallowed hard. "Not this time Fox." He replied, then wrung out the washcloth and set it aside to dry. "I have something else in mind." He added as he motioned for me to get out of the tub. "Oh?" I responded as he placed his arms around me. "like what?" I asked as I felt his spirit energy rise, the warmth drying me quickly. "You asked me to remind you to show me how youko make up after a fight remember?" he answered. "Now that we're alone I figured it would be as good a time as any."
He took my hand and led back into the bedroom. Hiei held the bottle of lotion he'd picked up on the way out of the bathroom and motioned for me to lie down on the bed. I laid on my stomach and turned my head to watch as Hiei walked toward me with graceful, determined steps. Once again I marveled at how fluid his movements were, like a wild jungle cat. Whether he knew it or not the fire apparition was sexy. He gave me a questioning look and I blushed. He smirked, probably guessing I was thinking about him. He put some lotion in his palms and rubbed them together, warming the lotion. He placed his hands upon my shoulders and began rubbing the lotion in slowly, then worked his way down my back in a relaxing massage. Idly I wondered where he'd learned to give a massage. All coherent thought was lost however when he caressed the base of my tail. A wave of pleasure washed over me, setting my whole body afire. I let out a low moan. "Kurama?" Hiei asked uncertainly. I turned my head to face him with a half-lidded gaze. Hiei raised an eyebrow. I smiled sensually and caressed his leg with my tail. "You just found one of my major pleasure spots." I told him as I ran my tail up his back and down again. Hiei smirked. "You are feeling better." He muttered. "Can I help it if you excite me?" I responded as I slowly ran my tail over the well defined curve of his rear. "Down boy." He murmured. "You've yet to show me what I've asked."
I rolled over onto my back and sat up. I moved toward him on all fours then leaned forward and captured his lips with mine in a hungry kiss. Hiei responded with a fiery one of his own as I tugged at the bottom of his tanktop. He broke the kiss and moved back enough to allow me to remove the shirt. I tossed it aside and gently laid him onto his back. Slowly I ran my hands over his muscular chest, loving the feel of his soft skin underneath my fingertips. I kissed his chest right above his heart then his right nipple. I sucked gently and teased with my tongue earning a moan from my lover. I teased him with gentle nips and kisses then released my hold on him and whispered his name softly against the wet skin. His breathing sped up as I repeated the process with the left. I trailed soft kisses down the middle of his chest, then down his sculpted abdomen to the waistband of his pants. I unbuckled both belts then sat back on my heels and tugged at the hem of his pantlegs sliding them down. He lifted his hips and I watched as I slid his pants down his powerful legs, leaving him completely uncovered. I shivered in anticipation as I tossed the pants aside to join his shirt. Slowly I moved back toward the head of the bed sliding my body against his. I showered his body with kisses and caresses as I moved forward. I took his hands in mine as I kissed his lips. I rolled over bringing him on top of me. I broke the kiss and nibbled on his ear. "Now my love do to me what I've done to you, then make me cry out your name so loud everyone in the Makai will hear me." I murmured. "Not just the Makai Fox." Hiei replied in that sexy tone of his. " . . . I'll make sure you're heard in Rekai and in the human world." I shuddered and gave him a sensual smile. "Then do it." I said.
The song in this chapter was You're Makin'Me High by Toni Braxton from the CD Secrets.
