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Chapter 13
Hiei smiled to himself as he watched his mate with their family. Kurama loved a party and that's what this visit quickly became as drinks were served and food was gathered. Hiei of course was standing some distance away leaning against a tree.
Everyone was enjoying themselves accept Koenma. He was secretly watching the fire demon as he eased his way closer. It wasn't long before he was within earshot. "You should leave the spying to the detective Koenma."
Knowing he was caught he turned to Hiei. "Walk with me. We have to talk."
Hiei glanced to see that his fox was all right and wouldn't miss him before walking off with Koenma. They remained silent until they were out of sight of the others. "Hiei, I am aware of the wish you and Kurama were granted yesterday. I don't intend to pry into your affairs but may I assume from the kiss I saw earlier that everything went alright?"
Hiei considered the question before answering. "Yes."
Koenma smiled at the brief response. "Good, that will make things easier. The wish that was granted is a little more complicated than the goddess led you to believe."
Hiei rested his hand on the hilt of his katana and growled in a low voice. "If my fox gets hurt the killing will start with you."
More than a little nervous Koenma hurried to continued. "Kurama won't get hurt. Whether or not you even choose to share this information with him is up to you. You were granted the ability to become Kuronue, not just for one day but any time you want. If you want it to be one time only then you never have to change again and Kurama need never know."
The hand on the katana relaxed. Hiei wasn't sure what to think of what Koenma told him but there was one thing Hiei was sure of. "I don't keep secrets from Kurama. The worst pain I have ever caused him is when I kept secrets from him."
Hiei flitted off. He had to talk to Kurama.
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Kurama had felt his mate leave and was aware the instant he returned. They hadn't had a chance to talk this morning and the fox was a little afraid Hiei might be upset about the party. He had been talking to Boton but quickly excused himself to join his mate in the tree house. "Hiei-Koi, I'm sorry about the party but it's not often we are all together anymore."
Hiei caressed the fox's cheek. "It's okay Kurama. Are you having fun?"
Kurama smiled a little hesitantly. "Yes Firefly… I hope this won't upset you but… I wish they could have met Kuro before he left."
Hiei shook his head and chuckled. "Be careful what you wish for Foxie. This time, your wish is my command."
Confusion crossed Kurama's brow before Hiei continued. "Your first wish was not limited to one day as we thought. It seems I can become Kuronue any time I want."
Kurama was stunned. "Hiei, I can hardly believe it. Sweetheart, are you okay with this? I won't ask you to do anything you don't want."
The Youko was pulled into his mate's strong arms. "Yesterday I might have said once was enough. Now I know just how special a gift it is when you become Shuuichi for me. Last night I saw in your eyes what you must see in mine when you give him to me."
The fire demon was smothered in excited kisses. "I love you so much Hiei-Koi. This will be so much fun. I know you don't like parties but Kuro loves them. Now he can be sociable for you. Wait, we better talk to Yukina first, we don't want to upset her. Maybe we should wait. There's no hurry. I want you to be sure…"
Kissing his mate senseless was still the best way for Hiei to shut Kurama up. "Fox, you just went from thrilled about this to talking yourself out of it. Why wait? Let's talk to Yukina and let Kuronue meet the family. Before you ask again, yes I'm sure. There is never a question when it comes to your happiness. Wait here."
Hiei flitted out of the tree house. A few moments later he returned with Yukina. "Hiei, Kurama is everything alright?"
Kurama ushered her to the table. "Yes Yukina, everything is fine but there is something we need to talk to you about."
Not wanting her to worry, they quickly told her about the wishes and Hiei's new ability. She was amazed at what they told her. "Brother, are you okay with this change?"
"Yes, Yukina, I am. Over the past few weeks I've learned to accept that I used to be Kuronue. To make me happy Kurama becomes Shuuichi for me. To make him happy I will be Kuronue for him."
Kurama took her hand. "Yukina, you know how much I love Hiei. When asked to choose between the two men I loved, I chose Hiei. I promise you, I will never ask him to do anything against his will."
"All right then, if you are both happy with this then I will be happy for you too." Yukina was smiling as she hugged first her brother and then Kurama.
Taking both of their hands she stood. "Let's go then, I guess it's time for Kuronue to meet the family."
