At the last minute I decided to take this chapter in different direction. I promised a baby in this chapter so I'll try to pull it off by the end. I almost left this a cliffhanger about midway through. You'll know where when you read it but then it would have been a really short chapter.

Oh Yeah. I thought of a name for Shina's baby but I'm still up in the air on Kurama's. The Forbidden Fox has given me a good idea. The baby could be a boy or a girl so now I'm thinking of names that use the names of the family. Yusuke, Kuwabara, Koenma, Yukina, Keiko and Boton.

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

Standard disclaimer: I do not own YuYu Hakusho.

Chapter 15

Kurama woke warm and secure in her lover's embrace. Feeling her stir, Kuronue hugged her closer, rubbing her tummy. Before they could fully waken Hiro came running into the tree house.

"Papa Kuro! Dad says to get Aunt Yukina right away. The baby's coming. Nana, Mom wants you. Hurry!" Excited, Hiro ran back out of the tree house as fast as he ran in.

As quickly as they could, the older demons dressed then Kuronue helped Kurama down from the tree house. He gave her a quick kiss before leaving to get Yukina.

Kurama turned to go to the den but stopped when she sensed danger. Reaching her spirit energy out to her plants they told her there were two B class demons approaching. Kuronue was already out of reach and Yokuro was with Shina. Kurama just prayed that Hiro was with them.

Running a hand across her stomach, Kurama took only a moment deciding what to do. With a glance to the den she turned toward the forest.

"Are you sure about this Kyo? Won't their mates be protecting them?"

"I told you Simon, the fire demon disappeared yesterday and hasn't come back and the Chimera just left. They're alone right now. Two pregnant Youko and a boy won't put up much of a fight. Besides, have you ever had Youko kit. It's the juiciest meat you've ever tasted."

"I'm looking forward to having me a Youko bitch. I hear they taste good in other ways."

Kurama was disgusted by what she heard. The sudden surge of her energy had the two demons trembling before they even saw her. When they realized it was one of the pregnant females they were preying on they temporarily regained their confidence.

Kyo, the apparent leader stepped forward and looked Kurama up and down. "Look what we have here Simon. I wonder if she's as feisty as that red hair implies?"

The demon before her mistook Kurama's calm demeanor for acceptance. Leveling her gaze with his, she coyly ran her fingers through her hair and slowly circled the intruders. In a sultry voice she addressed them. "You like my red hair? So do I. It's silky soft and the perfect way to distract you while I decide the best way to kill you."

Both demons laughed at her words. "Did you hear that Kyo? The bitch thinks she's strong enough to kill us. What do you say we teach her a lesson?"

Simon and Kyo stared in horror at the swirl of powerful energy surrounding her. Kurama's venomous words were the last thing they heard. "Believe this you disgusting vermin, you will die by my power before you can draw your next breath."

The seeds Kurama had scattered around them suddenly sprang to life tearing the demons apart. As their screams sounded through the forest the plants burst into flame, consuming the remains, leaving only scorched ground behind.

Breathing hard Kurama fell to her hands and knees.

Yokuro felt Kurama's energy suddenly flair then quickly fade. "Hiro, stay with your mom! Sweetheart I'll be right back."

Yokuro ran into the forest. "Mom! Where are you?"

/Did you feel that Kuro? It's Kurama! Get home now/ Kuronue had already increased his speed. "Hold on Yukina! Kurama's in trouble!"

Instinctively knowing his mate's location, Kuronue flew straight to the scorched area of forest. His heart nearly stopped when he saw Kurama lying on the ground. Yokuro had just reached her side, fear in his eyes as he looked up at them. "Dad, hurry! Get Aunt Yukina down here now!"

They landed next to Kurama, Kuronue quickly pulling her into his arms. "Kurama, I'm here Baby. Yukina help her!"

Yukina placed her hands on Kurama's chest and stomach then sighed in relief. "Kuronue, she and the baby are fine. She's very low on energy though."

Kuronue raised his spirit energy and transferred it to his mate. A moment later Kurama stirred, agitated. "Kuro, the baby?"

Holding her to him, he kissed her forehead. "Shhh Sweetheart. You and the baby are fine."

Kurama pushed Yukina towards Yokuro. "Don't worry about me. Get Yukina to Shina."

Yokuro leaned down and kissed her cheek. "I love you Mom." Then he took Yukina's hand and hurried to the den.

Kuronue picked Kurama up and followed their son to the den. He tenderly placed her on the sofa before checking for himself that she was unharmed. "Kuro-Darling no one touched me I swear. Please, go check on our daughter."

"Foxie, Shina's in good hands. The only one I'm worried about right now is you. What the hell happened out there? Hiei's ready to kill me for leaving you in danger." Kuronue had not released her since finding her in the forest.

Kurama leaned over to kiss his cheek. "Oh Darling, I'm sorry I worried you both. They were only B class, a few of my plants and a little spirit energy and the disgusting creatures were in pieces. The baby cleaned up the mess by torching the remains."

Before Kuronue could respond Hiro came running in and jumped on Kuronue. "Nana, Nana, are you okay? Dad sent me to take care of you but I think he was just getting rid of me. He thinks I'm too little to be there when the baby's born. Did you really kill a demon Nana? Is the baby okay?"

Hiro crawled across Kuronue to rest his cheek against Kurama's tummy. She smiled and she ran her hand through his hair, scratching his little Youko ears. "The baby and I are fine Fox Boy. Yes, I did kill two demons today and I would kill anyone who threatened our family. Kuro, I'm going to check on Shina."

Before she could move an infant's cry came from the bedroom. They waited and a few minutes later Yukina came out wearing a big smile. "Come in everyone. Shina's waiting to introduce the baby to you."

Author's Note: Lots of reviews will get you babies.