Reviews have been just awesome for this. Thank you all so much. The he/she thing with Kurama is kind of weird to write so I'm going to call him a her while he's a female (?).

Sorry to leave you hanging with a short chapter but I wanted to post a quick update tonight. I'll be out of town tomorrow and Sunday is Mother's Day so I'm not sure if I'll get another chapter up this weekend.

Standard disclaimer: I do not own YuYu Hakusho.

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

Chapter 8

'Damn it Kuro, let me out of here! I can't fix things with Kurama from here./ Hiei had not objected when Kurama had wanted Kuronue last night but as morning approached he was not happy about being ignored.

Kuronue protectively cuddled a sleeping Kurama closer as he argued with Hiei. /I'll let you out when Kurama's ready. I won't allow even you to upset her in her current condition./

/Quit calling him a her, it's disturbing./ Hiei had growled this several times in the last half hour.

/Wait till you hold this glorious creature in your arms Hiei. You will have no doubt that she is definitely a female./ Kuronue waited but Hiei didn't respond. /Hiei, Kurama will be a female until our child is three months old. Unless you can accept that I won't be letting you near her./

Hiei seemed to have calmed down. /You make it sound like I'm going to hurt him.. um… her. I was upset yesterday but I'm over it. I know Kurama did this because he loves us and wanted to give us a child of our own. I just want to let h…her know I wasn't really mad, just worried. Now let me out so I can say all this mushy stuff to Kurama and not a stupid bat! Besides, after yesterday I wanted to kiss my mate awake this morning./

/Soon Hiei but not now. First, she feels way too good to let go just yet and second, I said not till she's ready. I, however, will be more than happy to kiss our mate awake for you./ Kuronue once again ignored the ranting fire demon in his head and proceeded to kiss Kurama awake.

Kurama moaned into the passionate kiss then jumped as Kuronue began caressing body parts that had previously not been there. "Kuro wait…"

"What am I waiting for Kurama? If you think I'm not going to touch my mate for… what… maybe a year? I don't think so." So as not to upset his lover too much Kuronue had moved his hands to more neutral territory.

Kurama reached up to stroke his cheek. "Kuro-Darling I wasn't expecting that, just a little time to get used to all this."

Kuronue laughed at the disgust in his mate's voice. "Sweetheart, I love you, male or female. Even Hiei's beginning to accept it. Get used to it. Besides it's been a while since we threw any kinky new twists into our sex life. I'm kind of looking forward to making love to you like this."

Giggling, Kurama tucked her face into Kuronue's neck. "Anari, I sound like such a girl! Alright, I guess this is all my fault. Just take it a little slower while I adjust."

"Anything you want my Foxie-Kitten. Now why don't I let Hiei…" Kuronue was cut off as Kurama suddenly pulled out of his arms.

"I want a bath." Kurama tried to stand but was caught by Kuronue when she swayed and would have fallen. Dizzy and nauseous she allowed him to lay her back on the bed.

Not sure what to do Kuronue ran to the window and shouted towards the den. "Shina!"

A moment later Shina materialized in the tree house. Holding a tray, she went to sit beside Kurama on the bed. "Good morning Mama. I had a feeling you would need this. I made the mint tea and biscuits you made me when I had morning sickness."

Groaning Kurama took a sip of tea and nibbled a biscuit. "Thanks Little Fox. I don't remember, how long will this last?"

"Only a few weeks. Thankfully, this will make it bearable." The two talked while Kurama's stomach settled then Kuronue carried her down to the stream for a bath.

When Kuronue tried to help Kurama remove her clothes she blushed and pushed his hands away. "Kuro please, can't I just take a bath by myself today?"

He smiled at her embarrassment. "No, you could get dizzy and drown. Not to mention I can't even remember the last time you took a bath without me or Hiei. If you don't want me, I'm sure Hiei would be happy…"

"No! This is humiliating enough with you. I don't need Hiei telling me how pathetic I am that I can't even take a bath without help." Kurama had pulled away and turned her back on Kuronue.

He put his hands on Kurama's shoulders and pulled her against him. "Baby, why do you think Hiei would feel like that?"

Kuronue could feel her tremble. He had to lean close to hear her soft response. "Because… Hiei hates females… and now he hates me."

Kuronue's eyes widened at her words. In his head Hiei was shouting. /Damn it Kuro, I am the dominant mate…/

/Shut up Hiei! You're right, this decision is no longer hers. Don't make me regret letting you out./ Kuronue kissed the side of Kurama's neck then changed to Hiei.

Kurama felt her mate's energy surge but before she could pull away Hiei turned her around and folded her tightly into his arms.