Wow, 98 reviews, with 9 for chapter 18. I really love it when someone new reviews and says they've read all my stories. I debated waiting for more but I just can't wait. I told you I can't keep a secret.

I haven't decided how long this fic will be. I will definitely continue until Kurama's back to his hot male self again. Once again reviews will have a big influence on whether this will go on longer. I've had one request to begin jumping through the years as the twins grow. We'll have to wait and see.

I don't know if anyone will like the twin's names but combining existing names into something good is really hard. Hope you all enjoy.

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

Chapter 19

Kurama sat nestled against Kuronue, their son in his arms, their daughter in hers. Kurama had just finished nursing both infants for the first time. "Kuro, that was one of the most embarrassing things I have ever done. It was also the most incredible experience I have ever had."

Kuronue smiled and kissed her cheek. "I know what you mean. Watching you with our children, Hiei and I have both been in awe. We have been from the very beginning. You created them, gave them life, nurtured them, gave birth to them and now you nursed them. We can never thank you enough for the precious gift you have given us."

Kurama turned misty eyes to her mate. "I didn't do it for thanks Kuro. I did it because I love you and Hiei more than I can ever tell you. There is no gift I could think of that you would want more than children."

Tightening his free arm around her he laughed. "You know us too well My Love. Even if you didn't do it for thanks, Hiei and I still want to do something for you. Three months from now we want you to keep the eve of the full moon free and make sure we have a babysitter, because you, my beautiful Foxie-Kitten, have a date with your mates. We want our last day with you as a female to be extra special. We also want to be able to welcome Yoko and Shuuichi back properly."

Kurama's eyes sparkled mischievously. "Sounds good to me. What did you have in mind? If I get to make any special requests it would be that we're all naked as much as possible."

Kuronue laughed but shook his head. "Oh no you don't you sneaky fox. I'm not telling you any more. The only thing I can promise is that we will get naked. Now, are you up for more company? From the sound of it the family decided to have a party while they waited to see what we named the twins."

As she nodded Kuronue could see she was tired. Passing their son to her, he went to open the door. Before anyone could enter he blocked the door and made an announcement. "This is going to be a short visit. Kurama's had a big day and needs to rest."

When he stepped aside as many of the family as would fit rushed in and crawled onto what was left of Kurama's nest to see the babies. Shina and Yokuro each quickly snatched a baby before anyone else could claim them. Shina didn't waste any time asking what they all wanted to know. "Alright you guys, what did you name our little brother and sister?"

Kurama waited as Kuronue pushed his way in to sit with his family. "Kuro-Darling why don't you get us started and name our son, let Hiei name our daughter and then we'll explain what they stand for?"

Kuronue grinned and wiggled his eyebrows teasing everyone. At Shina's cry of "Daddy!" he finally spoke. "Wow, this is fun." Someone threw a pillow at him. "Oh alright. As you all know we weren't expecting twins but luckily we did have a name picked for both a boy and a girl. We wanted to stay with the tradition of naming our children after the important people in our lives but I'll let Kurama explain that. It wasn't easy but we finally decided to name our son Kyba."

While everyone tried to guess who little Kyba was named after Kuronue kissed Kurama and Hiei appeared with another kiss for his mate.

Hiei waited, and in moments everyone was shushed to hear Hiei. "I'm going to tell you our daughter's name but I'll tell you now, your guesses about who she is named after will be wrong. Our beautiful little snow child's name is Yukiko."

Again they waited for things to quiet down, then it was Kurama's turn to speak. "We know you must think that Yukiko is named after Yukina and Keiko but like Hiei said, you would be wrong. We had a hard time trying to honor everyone but with twins we didn't have to leave anyone out. Yukiko is named after three of the strongest and most honorable men we know. We used the first initials of our oldest and best friends to make her name, Yusuke, Kuwabara and Koenma. We did the same with Kyba. His name was made by using the first initials of the three most beautiful and special ladies we know, Keiko, Yukina and Boton."

Yusuke moved forward and gently stroked a hand down Yukiko's soft, silver hair. "Wow, this beautiful little angel is named after us. That's such an honor, thanks guys."

Noticing how choked up Kuwabara was Koenma patted him on the shoulder. "I think Yusuke speaks for all of us, we're honored."

Keiko and Boton were both sniffling with tears in their eye so it was Yukina that spoke for them. Moving to Hiei, she gave him a hug. "You all did a great job on their names. Naming them after us is one of the greatest gifts you could give us. Thank you."

It only took seconds for Hiei to realize when Kurama had had enough. "Alright everyone out, my Fox needs to rest."

Everyone wished Kurama goodnight and began leaving. Shina and Yokuro settled Kyba and Yukiko near Kurama. Yokuro leaned over to hug and kiss her. "You did a great job Mom. The twins are beautiful and naming them after the aunts and uncles was a terrific idea. Love you, sleep well. Goodnight Dad."

Shina gave Kurama then Hiei big hugs and kisses. "Mama, Daddy, congratulations. The babies are just perfect as are their names. Goodnight, I love you."

When everyone had left, Hiei checked on Kurama. "Sweetheart, are you hungry? Is there anything you need?"

Kurama just held her arms out to him. "The only two things I need right now are you and sleep. Come to bed Koibito."

Hiei crawled up next to her and took her in his arms. When he smiled and squeezed her tighter she looked at him questioningly. "Kurama, do you know how long it's been since I've held you like this? It's the first time in months the babies haven't been between us."

Laughing, Kurama sleepilytucked her face into his neck. "Just give me a little while to recover Koi and there are a few other things we can do now without the babies between us."

Hiei barely had time to steal a kiss before Kurama fell into a deep sleep. Hiei shifted her just a bit to watch his mate and children sleep as he listened to Kuronue in his head. /Gods Hiei I can't believe how beautiful they are and they're all ours. I really wasn't jealous when we thought you had fathered the babyKurama carriedbut now that I know they are a part of me too, there are no words to describe how proud I am./

/I know Kuro, me too. Yesterday we were having a baby, now by some miracle we have two. It seems strange, they have names now, it makes them real all of a sudden. Yusuke was right, our daughter… Yukiko… is an angel. And Kyba, with the four of us for parents, he has the potential to be one of the strongest demons in Makai. I think Kurama's right about their powers too, he has fire and she has ice. They were just born and I already can't wait till they're old enough to train and yet I kind of want them to stay little like this for a long time./ Hiei only stopped when he heard Kuronue laughing.

/Wow, Hiei, I can't remember you ever talking so much or so passionately about anything. I know we all love Shina and Yokuro as if they were really ours but knowing we helped create Kyba and Yukiko, that they are a part of us, it's just more incredible than words can describe. Enough talk. We need to get some sleep. Our children will need to be fed again soon and we'll have to help Kurama as much as we can. Goodnight Hiei./

Hiei took one last look at the babies. In their sleep they had cuddled together, a slightly larger Kyba seeming to protect little Yukiko. Hiei also gave Kurama one last kiss before closing his eyes. /Goodnight Kuro./

Author's note: According to one of the Japanese baby name sites Yukiko does mean 'snow child'. Kyba I just made up but it is pronounced like Kaiba on Yu-Gi-Oh.