As I said before this is the next to the last chapter in this story. Never fear, there is more Hiei & Kurama yummieness in the sequil. I will properly thank everyone for the wonderful reviews at the end of the story.

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Chapter 15

Hiei was warm, laying on something soft, 'Kurama'. He could smell the sweet floral scent of his fox, could feel the long fingers caressing his hair and back. 'Since I'm dead, this must be heaven.' Slowly he opened his eyes to find two golden orbs gazing back at him, smiling.

"Welcome back Koibito."

Reaching out to touch his love's face Hiei asked, "Since I'm dead what are you doing here and where are we?"

Kurama helped him up as he answered. "You're not dead sweetheart, and we're home." Keeping an arm around his fire demon Kurama led them outside.

"Hiei, welcome back!" Yusuke called seeing them emerge from the den.

Kuwabara joining them added "Hey shrimp, thought you were a goner back there."

Over breakfast they told Hiei what happened after he passed out, adding that they didn't believe Kurama would have hurt that child. Unable to look them in the eye Kurama confessed. "If Hiei had died, they would have all died."

Yusuke stood, "Well, I'm just glad it didn't come to that. Come on Kuwabara, it's time we went home." The two demons bid their friends goodbye with a promise to be at their party on Saturday, which was in two days.

Taking Hiei by the hand Kurama led him to the stream. "First I'm going to give you a nice relaxing bath, then I want to show you what I've been doing while you were sleeping." True to his word the Youko washed his hair, massaging him as he washed his body and held him while he relaxed in the water. Then Kurama dried and dressed him before taking him to the tree house.

"Let me take you up Hiei-koi, I wouldn't want you to fall. Besides, I want you to close your eyes." As he lifted Hiei in his arms Kurama answered the questioning look in his eyes. "Because it's a surprise Koibito."

In seconds they landed at the entrance to the tree house. Putting Hiei down just inside he told him he could open his eyes. He couldn't believe what he saw. Their old tree house was a home again. Over by the window, where they could watch the sunset, was a large overstuffed chair. To one side there was a low table with candles on it and lots of cushions around it. By the other window, where they could watch the sunrise, was a large futon with blankets and lots of pillows. There were low tables on either side of the futon, one had candles and Kurama's hairbrush on it, the other held an assortment of scented oils and lotions.

"Do you like it Koibito?" Hiei was so happy he was speechless, so he reached up, grabbed the fox by his forelocks, and pulled him down for a passionate kiss.

When they parted Kurama led Hiei to the futon. "You need to rest now, I want you strong enough to return to the Ningenkai on Saturday."

With a sly grin the fire demon pulled the Youko down on the futon with him. "You had better stay here with me to make sure I don't over do it."

Cuddling up beside him the fox smiled. "If I stay here you little demon, you will definitely over do it." Kurama could see the almost shy question in Hiei's eyes. "Hiei, thank you for being so patient with me. I know the answer now, all you have to do is ask."

Reaching out to brush the silver hair from his fox's eyes, Hiei drew a deep breath before he spoke, almost hesitantly. "Do you love me enough to trust me again Kurama? Will you be my mate again?"

With tears in his eyes Kurama smiled. "Yes Hiei, but this time, will you promise me forever? I know you will never break your promise."

Pulling his hair back, Kurama tilted his head giving Hiei access to his neck. Hiei licked and suckled at the pulse there. "I promise Kurama, I promise you my friendship, my loyalty and my love, forever and always." Then he sank his teeth into his mates neck. Kurama cried out at the slight pain and greater pleasure Hiei's mark gave him. The rest of the day and night was spent alternately making love, talking, and sleeping.

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Just before sunrise Hiei was hard at work keeping one of his promises. He was quite thoroughly kissing his fox awake, Kurama immediately surrendered to the pleasure his mate offered.

Some time later the lovers were nestled in each others arms, having completely missed sunrise. Kurama's face was tucked into Hiei's neck, absently he licked and kissed the mark he left there during their lovemaking the night before. The fox's heart swelled at the memory. In the throws of passion he had raked his teeth across Hiei's neck when he felt fingers tighten in his hair holding him in place, then a deep voice pleaded in his ear. "Please Kurama, I want you to be part of me, always." Thrilled, the fox sank his teeth into his lover's neck.

Kissing it now he asked, "Does it hurt Koibito?"

He ran a finger over the fox's matching mark. "No Kitsune, does yours?"

He smiled and shook his head. "No. What about Shuuichi, will you mark him too?"

Hiei reached for Kurama's left hand, running his thumb over the ring there. "I already did Fox."

Kurama laughed with delight. "So you did my love."