The final part of this story. I really enjoyed writing this. I love reading about werewolves and vampires, so expect a lot of my stories to involve them. Slash pairings get added to these stories too.

Chapter Seven- Confession

He felt something soft, warm, and furry pressed against him the following morning. Opening his eyes, Kuwabara blinked as he focused on the form next to him. He saw Kurama in fox form, curled up with one tail under a paw, a second one on top of the paw, a third curled around him to rest across the nose, and the last one out to the side, twitching once in a while as if he was having a dream. (A/N: Cute! )

Kuwabara carefully sat up and gazed at the sleeping fox. 'He looks so cute, laying there like that.' Placing a hand on the middle area, he marveled at the fur's softness before shaking the fox.

"Kurama, time to get up."

Red eyes cracked open and blinked before the mouth opened in a yawn. Kurama shook his head and focused on the young werewolf. Sitting up, Kurama resumed his human form.

"Well, last night was not too bad."

"If you don't count the fact that I almost attacked you."

"Yes. What happened?"

"It was weird. It felt like I was in control and yet not in control at the same time."

"It must have been the wolf's instincts. Hiei suffers from that as well."

"It also felt like I just had to be outside."

"That's new. I believe that explains why you behaved the way you did after you changed."

"I'm going to try to resist that feeling tonight."

"That's the spirit, Kuwabara."

At that moment, Genkai released them so they could assist in gathering the rest of the potion's ingredients.

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Two Weeks Later

Kuwabara sniffed the cup of potion in his hand before holding it out at arm's length. "This stinks," he declared.

"Suck it up. It's better than being locked up, right?" Genkai scolded.

"Yeah, yeah." Kuwabara brought the cup to his lips and gulped it down as quickly as he could. He gagged as he finished.

"That was horrible, Genkai. You sure you got it right?"

"Of course I'm sure! I'd rather have two tame werewolves running around than two killer ones."

"I have Hiei's dose ready," Kurama reported as he corked the bottle. Handing it to the teen werewolf, he said, "Go and take it to him."

"How am I supposed to find him? That mountain area is huge!"

"Use your nose, Kuwabara," Yusuke said. "You do remember what Hiei smells like, right?"

"All right, I'm going." To himself, he added, "I just hope Hiei hasn't forgotten how to be civil."

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Hiei paced the rocky path with the grace and surefootedness that came from his wolf half. Ever since he had left the others, he had been living the lone wolf life. At first, he desired company, but the desire lessened each day. However, his desire to be with the one he sired still burned intensely.

'Kuwabara has not seen to find me. Is it possible he hates me that much? God, I'm such an idiot for making that declaration two weeks ago. Apparently, everyone has taken my word about isolation. Which is fine. I probably would have killed them.'

Bored with his pacing, the red-eyed demon retreated to a cave he had claimed when he arrived at the mountains two weeks previously. There, he sat and focused on his enhanced senses. He usually passed his time determining the sounds and smells he picked up and thought about each one. For example, his ears picked up the sound of a stream nearby and he took in the scents of the animals that drank from it.

He inhaled deeply and nearly choked on the scent. It smelled like himself (werewolf), yet it had a distinct scent of its own. He knew of only one person with such a unique scent: Kuwabara. What was he doing here? Creeping up to the entrance, he crouched in its' shadows and watched the boy climb up the path with unusual grace.

"Hiei?" he called. Said demon cursed silently. Kuwabara was looking for him. Why? Why now after all this time? He retreated back into his cave and hoped that the other were gave up his search soon. That hope lasted up until he heard Kuwabara say, "Hiei! I'm glad I found you."

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Kuwabara sniffed the mountain air. Hiei's scent was all over this area. This had to be where he was living. The scent grew stronger the further up the path he went. He was amazed at how strong his sense of smell was now. A month ago, he wouldn't have been able to track anything by it's smell.

"Hiei?" he called as he reached the top of a rocky path. The demon's scent was strongest here as if he was just here...or still here! Sniffing vigorously, he followed his nose to a cave that was a few feet from the path. Peering inside, he saw his fellow werewolf.

"Hiei! I'm glad I found you."

"Go away," came the reply.

A hurt look crossed Kuwabara's face and he whined sadly as he entered the cave. Placing a hand on Hiei's arm, he asked, "Are you okay?"

"I said go away!" Hiei declared. Yanking his arm out of the teen's grasp, he swung it towards him wth the intention of backhanding him. He got a surprise when Kuwabara snagged his wrist, stopping the attack.

"Let go!" he demanded.

"No," came the reply. Hiei growled threateningly.

"Shut up. I have something to say," Kuwabara ordered. He paused until Hiei fell silent. "I've always respected you ever since we met. The way you fought, the way you acted. It was a way I always wanted to be looked at as. Someon who was respected. Someone who did what he wanted and didn't let anyone get in his way."

"What are you getting at?"

"See? That's exactly what I'm talking about. A gruff exterior that hides compassion."

Hiei's breath felt caught in his throat. How could he read him so well? He felt his heart give a flutter of nervousness. "W-what are you saying? I've always insulted you since we met."

"Yeah. But, they became less harsh and fewer in number. And I've stopped trying to come up with a snappy comeback. I thought about why and I came to the answer: I had fallen in love with you."

"You're mental."

"You don't mean that. I heard you say the same thing-"

"I said nothing of that sort!"

"Yes, you did. Two weeks ago, you were howling to me. It was very faint, but I heard it. Kurama thought I was asleeep, but I wasn't."

"You heard me?"

"Yeah. I don't hate you for biting me. I never hated you. All those comebacks was my way of covering up how I felt about you."

"You did a good job at it. I feel better knowing that you don't resent my cursing you."

"When you bit me, my feeling toward you grew stronger. I couldn't deny that they were there anymore."

During this conversation, Kuwabara's grip on Hiei's wrist slackened and the demon took this chance. Slowly, he moved his arm down so that the palm of his hand was against Kuwabara's. Then, he interlaced his fingers with the other's.

"I believe," he said. "I've heard that when someone is turned by a werewolf, the two are destined to be mates. And seeing as how we confessed, I would say the rumor is true."

"That's great," Kuwabara exclaimed. "Oh, that reminds me. Here." Reaching into his pocket, he pulled out a vial and placed it in Hiei's free hand.

"What is this?"

"Wolfsbane Potion. I took some a few hours ago. The four of us spent the last two weeks gathering the ingredients and brewing it."

Hiei stared at the vial. Why didn't he remember the potion earlier? It certainly would have made his isolation unnneccessary.

Uncorking the vial, he consumed the entire contents. He didn't like how it smelled and tasted, but it was better than being isolated. Throwing aside the container, he said, "That was horrible."

"Yeah, but it's better than being a killer wolf, right?"

"Yes."

"One more thing. Kurama said the potion needs to be taken one week before the full moon."

"I see."

"Won't you come back to the city? I mean, hiding here isn't neccessary anymore, is it?"

"No, it's not. Let's go."

Kuwabara smiled joyfully as they descended from the mountains. He had confessed his love to Hiei and he had accepted it as well as admitting his love, too. 'I'll have to think of how to tell Yukina that I love Hiei.'

"What are you thinking about my beloved wolf?" Hiei flirted softly.

"I was thinking about how to tell Yukina about us."

"You recall that I have a sister?"

"Yeah. What about her?"

Hiei didn't answer. Just stared at his mate. Kuwabara's eyes widened.

"Y-you mean Yukina's your sister?"

Hiei grinned. "I was wondering when you would get it. Especially with all those near slips Botan had."

Kuwabara recalled how Botan acted when they were around Yukina and Hiei was brought up as a topic. 'Why am I attracted to red-eyed demons? Not that I'm complaining.'

"By the way," Hiei continued. "I would appreciate it if you don't tell Yukina I'm her brother."

"How come?"

"Because I'm a criminal and a werewolf. I want Yukina to be happy. If she knew the truth I doubt she would be."

Kuwabara didn't press the issue. Once Hiei made up his mind, hardly anything could change it. But, at least they were together.

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One Week Later

Kurama leaped and tackled Hiei to the ground while Yusuke watched from a bench and Kuwabara layed on the grass nearby. Both of their transformations were painless this time, thanks to the potion which made it all the more bearable.

Kurama flopped onto the grass beside Kuwabara, slightly worn out from his tackling. Kuwabara took the opportunity to leap on top of his mate. Or he would have if Hiei hadn't swiftly dodged to the side. Kuwabara hit the ground with a thud and Hiei landed on top of him. The orange wolf craned his neck to look at Hiei before licking his cheek. With a loving growl, Hiei returned it.

'Tag team chase on Kurama?' Hiei asked.

'Yeah. Sounds like fun.'

Getting off Kuwabara, the two of them stalked toward the resting fox. Kurama saw them approach and got up to greet them. However, their demeanor gave him pause.

'Are you two alright?'

Hiei growled playfully. 'Better run, kitsune.'

With a squeal, Kurama took off down the path with the werewolves on his tails. Yusuke chuckled as he watched them run off. They weren't gone for more than a minute when Kurama reappeared.

Panting, the spirit fox leaped onto the bench and attempted to hide behind Yusuke. However, one of his tails' ends poke up above the spirit detective's head, giving away his hiding place. Hiei and Kuwabara soon came back and they flanked both sides of the bench, staring straight at the visible tail.

Yusuke glanced back at the fox, flashing his trademark grin. "Looks like you're busted, pal."

Squealing again, Kurama leaped behind Hiei and bounded off again, his tails bobbing behind him. The werewolf mates chased after him withYusuke's laughter floating behind all three of them.

Owari

And that's a wrap. If you enjoyed this story, I invite you to hang around for the debut of my next YYH story entitled Bloody Hell. I'll let you in on one basic point: It's a Kurama vamp fic. Intrigued? Wait and see.