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If you can't guess, it's ok, you'll find out, but for those of you who CAN guess...um...YOU'RE SMART! AND I'll give you a cookie! -

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Fighting Back

Chapter 15: When Foxes are in Love

"Whaddya mean you can't let us in? I'm a duelist!" said Tori. The clerk spoke quietly, freakishly quietly.

"I'm sorry, but Mr. Kaiba has left strict orders to not let anyone in today. He is not feeling well," said the lady. Tori sighed, and gritted her teeth. Stupid MISTER Kaiba...MISTER... 'Thinks he's so high and mighty...sheesh...' thought Tori.

They left the building, much to Tori's actual relief.

They started the long walk back to the hotel, but Tori wanted to go to the aquarium.

"No," said Hiei simply.

"Why not?" asked Tori. Everyone else stayed quiet.

"It's too dangerous out here. With those Rare Hunter people, and your friends, absolutely not," snapped Hiei.

He waited for her fiery response, but it never came. At first, he figured she'd finally listened to him, but it didn't take him long to realize that she and Botan were gone. "Damn her..." he muttered dangerously. Before anyone could stop him, the fire demon had shot off into the city after them. It was quiet among the group members after he left. Yusuke spoke up.

"Wanna go to the arcade?" he asked Kuwabara.

"Sure!"

"I'm going back to the hotel," said Kagome, "my feet hurt."

"Suit yourself, what about you, Kurama?" he asked. Kurama shook his head. The boys took off for the arcade, yelling that they'd be back later.

"I hope so, or Botan will surely have my head," muttered Kurama. Kagome giggled.

It was dark when they got back to the hotel rooms, and Kagome turned on the TV and took off her shoes, resting her socked feet on the couch next to her. Kurama sat down, and they watched the Friends Finale for a while. (Did anyone else see that? SOO cute, and SOO sad!) Kagome leaned her head on Kurama's shoulder as Rachel appeared in Ross's apartment after he heard the message on his machine.

At the commercial break, Kurama spoke up. "...Kagome?"

"Hm?"

"What do you know about...um...demon mating rituals?" he said quickly. Kagome snapped her eyes open and looked at him.

"What do you mean?" she asked.

"Well...you know..." Kagome shook her head.

"I heard my friend Myoga talk about it once, but I don't think I remember too much of it, since Inuyasha squashed him when he was about to explain how it works," said Kagome. Kurama sighed.

"Well, when a demon chooses who they want to be with...they mark them, so that no other demon can claim them. It's very similar to marriage among humans, except we can never divorce," said Kurama. Kagome nodded.

"I got that much," she said, "So, all you do is mark me?"

"Yes...but it's not that simple. When I mark you, you must stay by my side for at least two days afterward, to show other demons that you're mine. Since we're not exactly in a demon realm, that part's really not necessary, but Yoko seems to think it is. Honestly, I believe he just wishes to see me go through with it," said Kurama. Kagome giggled.

"After all I've heard about him, it sounds like something he'd really do," she said.

"He threatened to do it himself if I didn't comply," said Kurama. Kagome stopped her giggling and stared at him.

"Okay, I'd rather do that part than have Yoko make me," she said. He smiled, and nodded.

"But remember, once I do this, it's permanent," he said. Kagome nodded.

Kurama stared into her eyes. Kagome saw and felt such love radiate from them that she melted inside.

Slowly, his lips connected with hers, and Kagome felt herself drown in his embrace. He wrapped his arms gently around her waist, holding her to his body.

Soon, he broke the kiss, and trailed his lips down to Kagome's neck, softly sucking on it, and nipping carefully so as not to hurt her.

Kagome felt goose bumps on her skin, as his fangs grew longer and sharper.

She closed her eyes, and he whispered a small apology into her ear before biting down.

Kagome gasped slightly, feeling his energy flow through his fangs into her bloodstream. He gently removed his fangs and started massaging the wound with his tongue. His demon saliva went to work, immediately closing up the marks, leaving a noticeable scar.

Kagome sighed quietly as he drew her closer to him.

'It's done,' Kurama thought to Yoko, who mentally nodded in approval.

'Don't forget...' he started.

'I know, I know, and I won't let her leave my side,' said Kurama.

'Remember, if you don't follow the rest of the rules, I'll make both of you,' muttered Yoko. Kurama nodded nervously.

'I made that point very clear to Kagome,' he said.

"Hey, Kurama?" asked Kagome quietly.

"Yes?"

"Tell me more about this mating thing. You said that since we're not in the demon realm, the marking's the only part that's REALLY necessary. What would we need to do if we were?" Kurama chuckled.

"So curious...that's another thing I love about you," he muttered. Kagome smiled. "Well, if we indeed were in the demon realm, the actual mating would have taken several days or weeks, instead of a few minutes, like I just showed you," explained Kurama.

"What happens?" asked Kagome, with the innocence of a child being told a bedtime story.

"Well, first off, the demon would, of course, pick a female. Next, he would try and dominate her, stating that he's the leader. After that, he'd fend off any other males, telling them that the female belongs to him. When the female understands what's going on, he gives her the mating kiss, which is pretty much another dominating thing. After the kiss, the female has to walk, sit, sleep, eat...etc by the male, until he decides he's ready to mark her, which is usually when they're alone. When the marking is complete, the female doesn't always have to do everything by the male's side, because she permanently belongs to him, except for two days afterward, she must remain by his side," Kurama said. Kagome stared.

"Wow, we skipped a lot of steps," she said. Kurama smiled, slightly deviously.

"Apparently, Yoko never did follow the rules," he said, and Kagome giggled. "Just to let you know, with more dominant demons, they usually try to keep the female by them anyway, even after the ritual is complete. I'm just glad Yoko let us skip most of that." Kagome nodded.

"I am too. So all I have to do is stay next to you for the next two days? That shouldn't be hard, I do it anyway," said Kagome, snuggling closer to Kurama.

Kurama smiled.

"I know."

They drifted off to sleep, not noticing a very frightened Botan come running in the door...

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Tori the Hanyou: Yeah, shortest chappie ever, only 5 pages, but this chapter was only supposed to be about Kurama and Kagome's little 'episode', so I kinda got hung up on ideas. Anywho, if y'all couldn't guess what the little game was at the top of this chappie, you'll have to wait for my update to see the answer (it'll be at the top). At least it gives you another chance to guess! - Wow, I love these games! To tell y'all the truth, I've already finished the next chappie, I'm just gonna wait a couple of days to put it up, I'm thinking next Wednesday. Ok, so, here's the preview, it oughta be interesting!

CHAPTER TITLE PREVIEW: Mating Rituals, Part 1

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