I know some problems the other day so I'm not upset about only having one review. I wasn't able to send anyone a review either so please let me know how you liked the last two chapters when you review this one. I hope everyone likes Yokuro, I thought Shina might enjoy some company. This chapter might be a little short. At the last minute I decieded to stretch it into two chapters.Thanks.

Standard disclaimer: I do not own Yu Yu Hakusho.


'Thoughts'/
/Current aspect speaking to dormant aspect./
/Dormant aspect speaking to current aspect./

Chapter 9

"Uncle Hiei, do we have time for you show me that disarming move again? Uncle Kurama hasn't called us for dinner yet." Yokuro was training with Hiei. It seemed the boy had a passion for swords.

Taking up his weapon, Hiei challenged. "Last time though, then we need to get cleaned up. Don't forget your Granddad and our Foxie want to have dinner with you."

They finished training and Yokuro went to clean up. He smiled as he thought back on this month with his Granddad and the rest of his new family. Odd how four men in two bodies raising a female Youko teenager could have become his family after only a month.

He knew that was why his Granddad and Kurama wanted to talk tonight. To see if he would stay. At least he hoped that was what they wanted. Thinking about his family he knew he never wanted to leave.

Mailyn had tried to be a good mother to him. It wasn't her fault fate had dealt her a bad hand. In the last month he found out what it was like to have a mother really take care of him. Kurama, both the Youko and human, had seen that he had a nice home, new clothes, plenty to eat and shown him as much love and kindness as his own mother, maybe even more.

In Kuronue and Hiei he had found not only the father he never had but also a friend and confidant. Hiei was training him to use a sword. Kuronue was teaching him to fly. He trained and was learning to hunt with all four adults. He was consulted on decisions that pertained to him as well as family decisions. When he acted up he was scolded, even punished, if you could call it that, but never beaten or belittled. He felt safe with them. Something he had never known before.

Then there was Shina. He understood how she could have four grown men all wrapped around her little finger because he was right there with them. He lost his heart with the very first pounce. He wanted to be there as she grew up and maybe even after she grew up.

Hearing Kurama call everyone to dinner he said a silent prayer. 'Please let them want me to stay.'


They were just finishing dinner when Kurama finally brought it up. "Yokuro it's been a month, your debt to me is paid. It's time to talk about your plans. If you want, you and Kuro can take a walk and talk or we can all discuss this as a family. It's your choice, we don't want you to feel uncomfortable."

Quickly he glanced a Shina. "This affects everyone so let's talk."

Shina smiled. "Good choice Fly-Boy. I would not have been happy if you didn't include everyone in this decision."

He responded with only a little sarcasm in his voice. "We can't have little Auntie Shina unhappy now can we?"

She scowled. "Ew, I hate that name! If you decide to stay you better give me a better one."

The older demons laughed at the teenagers. Kuronue smiled at his mate. "Well, they already bicker like siblings. What do you think Yokuro, do you want to make it permanent? Before you answer you should know that Kurama, Hiei, Shuuichi and I have talked at great length about this. We have all talked to Shina as well."

Yokuro was nervous, this was the moment he waited all month for. He remained silent as his Granddad continued. "It was unanimous, we want you to stay. Just so we're clear, if you stay it will be with us as your parental figures much like it has been for the last month. If you want to continue with me as your Granddad and them as your Uncles that's fine, but if you are willing, we would rather be your parents."

As Kurama took his hand he was glad he didn't have to speak yet because he wasn't sure he could. "We will never forget how special your Ma was to you but if you'll let me I'd be proud to be your Mama. I know Daddy might be to feminine for you but Kuro and Hiei think Dad sounds pretty good."

His heart skipped a beat as Shina took his other hand. "You know, if I'm your sister you can't call me Auntie anymore?"

He smiled and thought for a moment. "True, since you're my sister now, guess I'll just have to call you Sissy instead."

Laughing, Yokuro jumped and ran outside with Shina right behind him. "Get back here you little demon! I am not a Sissy! That's not any better than Auntie!"

Not quite sure what had just happened Kuronue and Kurama started cleaning up. "Kuro, he's staying right? We're going to be his parents?"

Kuronue nodded. "Looks like we have a son and daughter now and in true teenage fashion they both managed to get out of here without cleaning up."

The Youko tossed the dishes back on the table and threw himself at Kuronue. "I don't care. He's staying and I want to celebrate sweetheart."


Their parents were in a big chair making out when the kids returned. Shina noticed her new brother still got embarrassed watching the adults making out. "You might as well get used to them doing that, they do it all the time and any where they can. They usually take it to the tree house but with you up there they've been a bit restricted. Don't worry though, Mama wants you moved into the den with us tomorrow so the family is coming to help make your room. Then they can have their make-out spot back."

Noticing Shina was cleaning up he went to help, trying not to stare at their parents. "The rest of the family is coming? What if I decided not to stay?"

"Then you would have had one heck of a good-bye party. Our family throws great parties." She smiled as Kuronue picked Kurama up and headed to the bedroom.

They came up for air long enough to say good night and I love you to the kids and were gone. They had finished cleaning up and Shina turned to him. "Yokuro, I'm really glad you decided to stay."

She hesitated then quickly reached up and kissed his cheek before running to her room. She called good night before she disappeared.

He went to the tree house with a hand on his cheek. As he got in bed he couldn't help thinking 'I'm glad I stayed too little Shina.'