Wow the reviews are different for this story but still good. Thank you all so much for letting me know what you think. Don't worry Kuronue is not bad and Hiei won't change (well not too much) Remember I warned you it was a bit kinky.
Standard disclaimer: I do not own Yu Yu Hakusho
Chapter 10
Story… Dreams… 'Thoughts'
Hiei woke to a strange sense of de ja vous, only this time, he, not Kurama, woke in an empty bed, to find his mate looking out into the darkness of Makai. Rising, he hesitated, not sure if he should interrupt the fox's thoughts. Tomorrow was the anniversary of Kuronue's death. He and Kurama had not talked yet about what decision they would make. Maybe now was the time. He moved behind the Youko, wrapped his arms around him and laid his head on his back. "You okay?"
Leaning into Hiei's warm embrace, the fox smiled sadly. "Yes Koibito, I was just thinking about tomorrow."
The fire demon pulled them both down into the big chair by the window. "I think it's time for us to discuss our options. You've had two days to think about it. Have you made a decision yet?"
Kurama turned in Hiei's arms to stare at him in surprise. "What decision? There is nothing to decide. I will not lose you no matter what."
Hiei's heart soared at the conviction in his lover's voice. "Hn. You won't ever lose me Fox. I just don't want you to have any more regrets about Kuronue."
Tucking his face into the crook of Hiei's neck the fox sighed. "I will always have regrets about him Hiei, but I will never regret keeping you. If I had one wish, it would be to have one day with Kuro. A chance to tell him how much I love him, how much I miss him and how sorry I am that I left him that day. A chance to hold him and love him one last time. That would be my wish, but I will never give you up to get it. I love you Hiei."
"I love you too my beautiful Fox. My wish would be the power to grant your wish." Hiei held Kurama tight as they watched the sun rise, waiting to see what this day would bring.
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After breakfast Hiei watched curiously as his fox circled the perimeter their domain as if he were looking for something, occasionally stopping to talk with his plants. "Kurama, what the hell are you doing?"
Frustrated, Kurama stopped. "Hiei, I can't shake the feeling that we are being watched. I've thought so for a couple of days now but my plants haven't sensed anyone since Yusuke and Koenma left."
Trusting his mate's instincts, Hiei removed the ward over the Jagon. "I felt it too Fox. I thought it might be Koenma watching us yesterday and contacted him. He assures me it's not him. The Jagon senses no one in the area. Perhaps it's Kuronue we feel."
"I don't think so." Kurama stepped forward and shouted to nothing in particular. "Show yourself! We know you're out there!"
After a moment a brilliant light appeared in the clearing near the tree house. As the light faded a woman appeared. She was surrounded by a golden aura of light and when she spoke her voice felt like a caress. "Hello my children. I apologize if my presence disturbed you."
Kurama moved to stand by his mate, who was staring open mouthed at the creature before them. Not that he could blame Hiei. She was beautiful. The woman had long, flowing blond hair, so fair it was almost white. Her skin was purer than the finest porcelain and she had large, sparkling midnight blue eyes. The dress she wore, if you could call it that for there wasn't much of it, was made of an almost transparent, lavender silk, cut so low it left almost nothing to the imagination.
When he noticed Hiei openly ogling the woman's breasts Kurama nudged and scolded him. "Hiei!"
Hiei seemed to notice Kurama for the first time. "Uh…oops. Sorry Foxie."
The jealous Youko moved between his mate and the woman, scowling as Hiei kept peeking around him. "Who are you and what do you want?" He practically growled at her, afraid he already knew the answer.
Her response was almost a purr. "Why, I am the goddess of love Kurama and I am here to grant your wish."
The Youko put out his arms, shielding his mate from her. "NO! I want nothing from you! I have everything I could wish for in Hiei!"
One elegant brow rose in surprise. "Interesting. At Lord Koenma's request I have spent the last few days observing you both. He seems to think I should reconsider allowing Kuronue's return. Now I wish to know more. I am most intrigued by your little love triangle. I can't imagine Hiei would complain but tell me Kurama, do you and Shuuichi mind sharing a lover?"
Kurama wasn't sure where she was going with this question but if it meant she left Hiei alone he would play along. "It's not exactly a triangle. Both my demon and human aspects share one soul, I am him and he is me. Therefore Hiei only has one lover, me."
The goddess nodded then turned to Hiei. "Fascinating, but I wonder, Hiei, if you share Kurama's opinion on this. What he says would also apply to you and Kuronue. Since you share one soul then you are him and he is you. If Kurama were reunited with Kuronue, would you still be his lover?"
Kurama reluctantly allowed Hiei to move forward to answer but put an arm protectively around him. "Given the same circumstances, yes, I would be his lover in either form."
The goddess seemed delighted with their answers. "Wonderful! Then Kurama, Hiei your wishes are granted."
Kurama pulled Hiei into his arms as he turned on the goddess. "NO! I told you, all I want is Hiei! You can't do this to us! You're the goddess of love, don't you have a heart? You can't just come in here and tell us whom we can love! How can you be so cruel? I watched as Kuro was killed right before my eyes! Losing him hurt more than anything I have ever known! Losing Hiei would destroy me! I won't allow it!"
Hiei managed to pull far enough away from his mate to draw his katana. "I will not allow anyone to hurt my fox!"
Both demons were stunned as the goddess began to laugh happily. "I think you both misunderstand. I said I was granting your wishes. You do remember them don't you, the ones you made this morning? Kurama wished for a day with Kuronue and Hiei wished for Kurama's wish. Those are the wishes I am granting."
Hiei and Kurama stared at her in disbelief. Hiei sheathed his katana. Kurama had a sad look on his face. "No, I won't ask that of Hiei. It would be like betraying him with my old lover. I won't hurt him like that."
Hiei turned the Youko to face him. "Kurama, it's not betraying me if it's me. I want to do this for you. I don't want you to have any regrets this time."
Uncertain, Kurama looked to the goddess. "If we agree to this, I would get Hiei back, right?"
She smiled. "Yes. His transformation is much like yours. Hiei just concentrate as you focus your spirit energy and you will change forms. When you are ready to come back Kuronue will do the same. Now I must go. Enjoy yourselves and be happy."
Kurama released Hiei and ran to the goddess. "Please wait! I haven't thanked you."
The light surrounding her brightened and she called back to them as she disappeared. "Love each other, that is all I ask."
Still unsure, Kurama couldn't meet Hiei's eyes. "Hiei-Koi, are you sure? We don't have to do this. I know by telling you how I feel that Kuro knows too. I won't ask it of you."
"Hiei loves you, Foxie. He would give you anything to make you happy, including me."
Kurama's head snapped up when he heard that voice. He nearly fainted at the sight that greeted him. Long black hair tied back in a high pony tail, a hat perched rakishly over elf like ears, a dark blue vest open over a well muscled chest, tight black pants that hugged well sculpted hips and long legs, with beautiful black wings that caressed broad shoulders and an amused grin on his face. All this appeared before him as if from a dream but this was no dream. Standing before him was… "Kuronue!"
