Last chapter. Only a short epilog to follow, then I will begin posting the last story of the trilogy. I will properly thank my readers and reviewers in the epilog.
Standard disclaimer: I do not own Yu Yu Hakusho.
Chapter 18
Hiei never took his eyes off his redheaded mate as he paid for the special collar and leash he had ordered for their anniversary. Knowing Kurama was picking up his gift as well he hung back till he was sure not to spoil his Kitten's surprise.
As the jeweler's assistant handed Kurama his purchase Hiei noticed the hand that fluttered over Kuronue's mark and that his eyes were downcast. Hiei moved closer to hear the assistant's snide comment. "So after all these years the little slave girl has been promoted to mate. I wonder what the Youko will think of having to share…"
Blood splattered the jewel cases as the blade of Hiei's katana severed the assistant's head. Hiei growled at the jeweler. "Make sure your next assistant learns when to hold his tongue."
Hiei cleaned his blade and sheathed his katana before placing his arm protectively around his mate. "Are you ready to go Sweetheart?"
Kurama didn't meet his eyes as he nodded and they headed home. They didn't go far before Hiei broke the silence. "Kurama, I'm sorry. I didn't realize when they saw a human with a demon they would assume you were my slave. Why didn't you ever tell me?"
Kurama rested his head on Hiei's shoulder. "It's not your fault Firefly. When I first realized that's what they thought I kind of encouraged it. It was fun having the people in town think I was your sex slave. They thought that you had such a voracious sexual appetite that even the legendary Yoko wasn't enough for you. The few that were nasty about it usually heard from a certain angry Youko later. I'm just a little embarrassed that you heard him and learned of my little game."
Hiei kissed his forehead though he was still not happy. "In the future anyone who disrespects you will meet my katana. Is that clear Kurama?"
They were entering their territory as Kurama leaned over to kiss his cheek. "Yes, beloved, very clear. Now make yourself scarce while I fix you a nice dinner and get ready for tonight."
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Two hours later Kurama took Hiei by the hand and led him to the garden. He smiled, as Hiei never took his eyes off him. Kurama was wearing a shear black pajama set. The only part that was not completely see-threw was where the top and bottom overlapped from his waist to the top of his thighs.
The garden was lit with lamp weed. In the center was a small table set for two. A cart to the side held wine and the meal Kurama had prepared. Beside the cart stood a red and white plastic box with handles on the sides.
"Now Sweetheart let's make you a little more comfortable." He removed Hiei's scarf, cloak and shirt setting them in the grass. From the back of one of the chairs he removed a shear robe of the same material as his pajamas and helped Hiei into it. Motioning him to sit he then removed Hiei's shoes and replaced them with soft slippers.
"Much better, nice view too. Now how about some dinner?" The redhead turned to the cart and bent over to fix their plates. This caused the hem of his top to ride quite high exposing his backside.
Glancing over his shoulder he was happy to see this had the desired effect on his fire demon whose eyes were glued to his behind, his mouth slightly open.
Turning back he placed plates of stir-fried veggies with grilled chicken and rice on the table. "There you go Sweetheart, enjoy."
Kurama sat and began to eat. He grinned as he watched Hiei try to eat. The fork made it to his mouth okay but it was usually empty since he had yet to take his eyes off the black pajamas. Taking pity on the demon the human moved his chair closer and began feeding him. "You have to finish your dinner so you can have desert Koibito."
The word desert seemed to catch Hiei's attention. He began running his hand up the redhead's soft pajama covered thigh. "Desert? Can I have my desert first?"
"Of course you can Beloved." Before Hiei's hand could reach it's destination Kurama stood and placed their plates on the cart. He then turned and bent over to remove something from the red and white plastic box, once again exposing himself to his mate.
As he turned back to Hiei he felt a warm hand caressing his behind. "I guess since your hands will be busy I'll just have to feed your desert to you myself."
Kurama pulled the table back then straddled Hiei's hips and settled in his lap. Hiei didn't notice that his mate held a pint of ice cream and a spoon until the treat reached his lips. He didn't take time to savor it but moved forward taking Kurama's mouth in a deep kiss sharing the treat with his lover.
As Kurama predicted, his lover's hands were very busy unbuttoning the black pajama top, the redhead moved the ice cream from hand to hand to facilitate it's removal. They were half way through the ice cream when Hiei stopped kissing him and savored the next bite alone so he could enjoy the view of his mate in just the see-threw pajama bottoms.
He couldn't take any more teasing. Hiei took the ice cream and set it aside. With his hands on Kurama's behind he stood and carried his mate to the grass. He was ready for what he considered to be the tastiest desert of all, his redhead.
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The lover's were lying in the grass enjoying another pint of ice cream. Hiei was admiring the ring Kurama had put on the ring finger of his left hand. It was silver with an amber-eyed fox nose to nose with a green-eyed cat. "The ring is beautiful Kitten. Now I will have my Fox and my Kitten with me always. I have a gift for you too but after this morning I think I'd rather get you something else."
Kurama set the ice cream aside. "No, I want the gift you got me. I won't let the stupidity of others hurt us, especially today. Now where is it? I want it. It's in your cloak isn't it?"
The redhead reached for Hiei's cloak and began searching it. He grinned as a moment later he found what he was looking for. He dodged as Hiei tried to take it from him. "Mine!"
Hiei just shook his head and laughed as he let Kurama open the package. When he saw his Kitten's face he knew the redhead was right. Green eyes sparkled as he saw the green-jeweled collar and leash made of fine-tooled black leather. "Oh, Hiei, it's beautiful. I love it sweetheart. Will you put it on me?"
Kurama protested when Hiei loosely fastened the collar. "No, sweetheart, it has to be tighter. You wouldn't want your pet to escape now would you?"
Hiei adjusted the collar and took the leash he was offered. "Is that better Kitten?"
Kurama was on his hands and knees before Hiei, licking his chest. "Yes Master, much better. Now to properly train your new pet you must handle him with a firm hand and keep him on a very short leash or he might bite."
Hiei yelped as Kurama bit him. Before his Kitten could bite again he pulled the leash tight as instructed. "Bad Kitten. Now kiss it and make it better."
As Kurama kissed his way down Hiei's chest in apology the fire demon closed his eyes looking forward to training his Kitten all night if he had to.
