I know, I was wicked the way I left the last chapter. Truthfully, I still hadn't decided what the baby would look like or what to name it, so I just cut the chapter off.

Standard disclaimer: I do not own YuYu Hakusho.

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

Chapter 18

"That's it Kurama, you're doing great. Just one more push." Yukina's encouraging words reached Kurama. With Hiei supporting her, she drew a big breath and pushed.

A sudden wave of relief swept over her as the baby was delivered into Yukina's waiting hands. "It's a boy!"

Tired but excited, Kurama lay against Hiei's chest as Yukina placed their son in her arms. "Hiei look, he's a Youko."

Tentatively, Kurama's fingers touched tiny black ears before reaching to stroke his tail. Kurama turned to see Hiei with the biggest smile she had ever seen him wear. Hiei leaned forward to kiss her before touching his son. "He's perfect Sweetheart, just like you."

Yukina gave them a minute before stepping forward. "Alright you two, let Shina get him cleaned up."

As Shina moved to take the baby from Kurama, Yukina pulled Hiei aside. "Brother, I want you to trust me. Don't question this, just do as I say. Go kiss Kurama and then I want you to let Kuro out and do it now."

Hiei only looked questioningly at her a moment before doing as she said. "Kiss me Foxie-Kitten, it's time for Kuro to come see you and our kit. I love you Kurama. Thank you for our son."

After a brief kiss Kuronue appeared and took her in his arms. "Kurama you did it. We have a son. I love you Baby."

She looked tired as she pushed him to where Shina had their kit. "Go see him Kuro-Darling, he's beautiful."

When she thought he was out of earshot she whispered to Yukina. "Am I supposed to still be this uncomfortable now that the baby's here?"

Kuronue immediately left his son and returned to Kurama. "Yukina what's wrong with my Fox?"

Yukina smiled. "Nothing's wrong, it's just time for your other baby to be born."

Speechless, both Kurama and Kuronue stared at her with their mouths open. Shina turned with her baby brother in her arms. "Aunt Yukina did you just say 'other baby', as in twins?"

Yukina giggled at their shocked expressions before moving into position. "Yes, I mean twins and I think this one is ready to meet it's parents. It should be a little easier this time Kurama. Now let's get to work because I think that's silver hair I see."

Less than an hour later an exhausted Kurama lay back against Kuronue's chest. Yukina's voice showed her excitement. "It's a girl!"

As she had with their son, Yukina placed the baby in Kurama's arms. There were tears in her eyes as she looked at their daughter "Kuro, she's us, just like I always dreamed she would be."

"Yes, Sweetheart, she's beautiful, just like her mother." The baby in her arms had silver hair with wisps of black in the bangs and a tiny set of shiny silver wings. When Kuronue caressed an elflike ear she blinked large green eyes at him and they laughed.

Kurama looked up when Shina came closer with their son. "Mama, Daddy, my little brother and sister are just beautiful. I'm so happy for you. Let's trade and I'll get her cleaned up."

Kuronue took their son from Shina so she could take their daughter. Sitting beside Kurama they got a much better look at him. Now that he was cleaned up they could see a slight color difference in his bangs similar to his sister's only deep red. On closer inspection they could see it was Hiei's starburst. When Shina brought their daughter back the black wisps in her bangs were also Hiei's starburst.

The baby in Kuronue's arms squirmed and opened deep indigo eyes that matched his father's. "Kurama, I thought Youko kit's all had gray eyes."

"They usually do. Your genes must be really strong. I can't believe we had twins. Yukina did you know about this? Why didn't you tell us?" Yukina was just getting ready to leave.

"Of course I knew but you all said you only wanted to know if there was a problem with the baby. For everything else you wanted to be surprised when it was born. Surprise!" They both laughed as she and Shina left them alone.

Kuronue kissed his mate. "You make beautiful babies Sweetheart, thank you. Hiei's waiting to come back so I'll see you later. Love you."

A moment later Hiei stared in awe at the beautiful kit in his arms. "Kurama, how did you do this? They both have a little bit of all of us. Our son is a Youko with Kuro's eyes and my starburst the color of Shuuichi's hair. Our daughter has Kuro's wings, Yoko's coloring, Shuuichi's eyes and my starburst. How can this be?"

Kurama reached a hand over to touch the kit in his arms. "I have no idea how they could be a part of all four of us Hiei. If it's something I did I'm unaware of it. I'm just grateful. I know we would have all loved whatever our child was but now no one's left out. They really are all of ours."

Kurama had a curious expression on her face. "Hiei, trade me babies. I want to see something."

When their daughter was settled in Kurama's arms she reached out again to touch the one that Hiei held then smiled. "Hiei did you notice the difference in their temperatures? Remember the weird fire and ice powers I had when I was pregnant? I think he has your fire powers and she has Koorime powers. It will be a while before we know if either of them are plant manipulators too."

Hiei leaned over to kiss his mate. "Then it sounds like we named our little 'snow child' perfectly. I think there's about to be a riot outside if we don't let the family in to see them."

Hiei settled both babies in Kurama's arms and went to open the door. Before he could get it all the way open Hiei was pushed back as Yokuro, Yusuke, Kuwabara and Koenma rushed in followed closely by their spouses.

As the family all crowded around Kurama and the twins a small voice could be heard behind them. "Nana! What's the surprise? Is it a boy or a girl? I can't see our baby."

Behind them Hiro was jumping and trying to see past his aunts and uncles. Hiei laughed and picked up his grandson. "Come and see Fox Boy. Nana has an even bigger surprise for you."

Hiei pushed past everyone and set Hiro down next to a smiling Kurama. "What do you think Hiro? We got a really big surprise, both a boy and a girl."

Hiro's eyes were huge. "Wow! That's so cool. He looks like me Nana and she has little wings like Kuryn. That's not fair. The girls both get to fly like Dad and Papa-Kuro. Oh well, maybe we can get our sisters to take us flying when they get big enough."

A few questions and kisses later Hiro ran off to play with his cousins. Keiko and Boton each held a baby. Yusuke was teasing Kurama. "I didn't notice before Kurama but I think your breasts are even bigger now."

Kuwabara blushed but couldn't keep from peeking. "Yeah Kurama, you won't have any problem nursing twins with those."

Hiei growled at them. Kuwabara had enoughsense to be intimidated by a demon jealous of his mate and quickly retreated behind a giggling Yukina. "Speaking of which it's time for Kurama to do just that, so everyone out."

Kurama was very quiet as the family kissed her and the twins before leaving. When everyone but Hiei, Yukina and Shina had left Kurama's eyes widened nervously. "Are you sure I have to do this Yukina? I mean lots of babies do very well without nursing. Shina's a girl, maybe she can do it. She's already nursing Kuryn, what's two more?"

The girls, each holding a baby, just laughed. Even Hiei was amused at his mates discomfort. "Kurama we talked about this. Baby, I know it will seem strange, since you're a male at heart, but no stranger than you being pregnant in the first place."

Yukina placed Kurama's son in her arms. "I know you will do what's best for your babies Kurama. Besides there's no way Shina would have enough milk for three babies whereas your body is prepared for two. Now, do you want me or Shina to stay or just let you and Hiei do this on your own?"

Kurama looked suspiciously down at her son. "This will be embarrassing enough without an audience. With all the babiesI've seen nursedin this family I think I can figure it out."

Grateful that she wasn't being drafted as a wet nurse, Shina handed her sister to Hiei. She kissed his cheek and whispered. "Good luck Daddy."

Just as Yukina was closing the door they heard Shina cry. "Wait! We didn't get to hear what they named the babies."

Kurama looked smug. "Ha! Serves them right for making me do this."

Hiei settled himself next to Kurama and looked at her shyly. "Don't be offended Foxie-Kitten, but I'm kind of looking forward to seeing you nurse our kits."

With an "Oh Hiei." Kurama kissed him before looking down at the adorable Youko kit in her arms. "Okay little guy, I guess it's up to us. Let's give this a try."

Author's note: I know, I'm cruel. I didn't tell anyone the twins names. There was a hint on the girl's but I doubt anyone knows the translation for 'snow child'. I've never had ten reviews on a chapter. I wonder if I can hold out that long. I'm terrible at keeping a secret. Now here's a clue: SEND A REVIEW! Please.