Sorry for taking so long with the update but I think you will all forgive me because I've been in the hospital for the last week. What a nightmare. Luckily I'm fine now so here's your update. I had several questions about why Kurama was attacked and who did it so I decided to add this chapter. I could have written all this out as at least three chapters but I just didn't feel like it, sorry. The beginning is going to be mostly narrative. There probably will only be one or two more chapters after this.

I would like to thank all those who read and reviewed. I would do it personally but I didn't have internet access when I wrote this. I hope you enjoy it.

Standard disclaimer: I do not own YuYu Hakusho.

Chapter 28

"Foxie-Mama, please stop pacing. Maybe if you played with the children it would take your mind off things." Shina tried for the umpteenth time to get Kurama to settle down.

At first Kurama turned to glare at his oldest daughter then sighed when he saw the concern in her eyes. "I wish something could distract me Little Fox but it's not going to happen. They've been gone two weeks and I feel useless just waiting here."

For decades they had all lived in relative peace. For almost the last two years however, some of the territories strongest demons had made attempts on the lives of the former Reiki Tente and their families. It had started with the attack on Hiei and Kurama's home compound. Kurama had been nearly killed in a vicious and well planned attack.

After that, there were a few smaller incidents which luckily had aroused the protective nature of the already overly protective heads of the family. Other than a few injuries the damage had so far been minimal. As the attacks increased so did security. Hiei/Kuronue and Kurama were inseparable unless they each had backup. Kenji and Yuki had moved in with Kuwabara and Yukina for added protection. Yusuke had his troops stationed at each of their homes.

Then last month they had a break. Hiei and Yusuke had been investigating a lead and they stumbled across a plot by a renegade band of very powerful demons. They viewed Yusuke and his friends as invaders and traitors and wanted them eliminated or driven away.

It had taken the last month to gather enough intelligence on the group to go after them. They gathered the entire family at the fortress. The decision as to who would go on the mission and who would stay at the fortress to protect the family had been difficult. The one's who made those decisions were Hiei, Kurama, Yusuke and Kuwabara. Yusuke and Kurama wanted the original team to lead the assault. Hiei and Kuwabara felt one of them should stay behind in the event their plan was discovered and the remaining family was attacked.

Hiei, ever protective of his mate, wanted Kurama to be the one to stay behind. In the end Kurama had lost the argument. based on the fact that they didn't want any of the younger children to risk losing both parents should something go wrong.

If the fortress were attacked Kurama, Shina and the other's would protect the younger children. The descendents of the Reiki Tente had all been trained to defend themselves and use whatever powers they possessed. Worst case scenario Kurama would open a portal to the Ningenkai and hide everyone at Genki's old temple.

Over the years they had seen that Genki's legacy of a safe-house for demons had been continued. At first they had maintained it by themselves, later by friends, both human and demon, and now by Kuwabara and Yukina's daughters Kina, Zima and their mates.

Now it had been almost two weeks since Hiei, Yusuke, Kuwabara, Yokuro, Kenji and the others had left to remove the threat on the family. Everyone was on edge especially with Kurama constantly pacing and checking patrol reports.

Suddenly a guard came running into the room. "Lord Kurama! They're back!" He didn't even get to finish speaking before Kurama rushed out.

It was hard but Kurama had insisted that everyone else wait inside the fortress until he had confirmed there was no danger. The younger children were to be immediately taken to a safe room. This would protect them in an attack or from possibly seeing one of their parents or siblings return injured or not at all. The main room was set up to treat anyone who returned wounded.

Kurama found Hiei coming in the main gate of the fortress. He was wounded, moving quickly but not at his usual speed. Before Kurama could speak or check his injuries Hiei held up his hand stopping him. "I'm fine Fox, but get Yukina. It's Yusuke that needs her."

Kurama didn't move but continued to check his mate's wounds. "She and her girls are ready inside Koi, let's get you..."

"No Kurama! Yusuke's bad! Go help Kuwabara!" Kurama wanted to stay with his mate but knew Hiei wouldn't exaggerate Yusuke's injuries and ran out of the gate calling to the guards to help.

He found the others not far behind Hiei. He immediately took Yusuke from an injured Kuwabara but did a quick visual search of the others. He breathed a sigh of relief when he saw Yokuro, Kenji and the others all injured but accounted for. Guards moved to help the others as Kurama raced to the fortress with Yusuke.

Kurama called to Yukina and Keiko as he ran into the main room. When Shina, Yuki and the others moved to leave he stopped them. "No! Everyone wait here, the guards are bringing them in now. They're all hurt but all alive so we have work to do. Remember, injuries first, reunions later. Yukina, Yusuke's the worst. Kina, Zima help your mom."

Knowing that following orders had kept them all alive everyone did as they were told. In moments, with Hiei and Kuwabara leading the way, the rest of the family returned. Taking only a moment to make eye contact with a mate or child everyone began taking care of the wounded. The strongest healers moving to help the most wounded. The others cleaning and bandaging wounds that could wait to be healed later.

Seeing Yuki treating Hiei, Kurama began cleaning and bandaging wounds where ever he was needed. When it appeared all was in control and lovers were being reunited, he went to check on Yusuke. It wasn't long before Hiei and Kuwabara were at his side.

Knowing Yukina would let them know anything as soon as she could Kurama finally turned to his mate and took him in his arms. "Hiei-Koi…"

"We all made it Kurama and the threat against us has been eliminated. It will be a very long time before anyone dares to mess with this family again, if ever. Now kiss me." Kurama wasted no time complying with his lover's wishes.

After a short but passionate kiss Hiei pulled back. "Now don't freak out Foxie but I need to change forms so you call help Kuro. We think one of his wings might be broken."

Kurama went pale. Over the years he had grown almost accustom to Hiei being seriously wounded but not Kuro. He had been injured in many fights but he never took on anyone he couldn't handle. Hiei was the one that always ran headlong into danger.

When Kuronue appeared before him, virtually unharmed aside from a few scratches, he could have cried. Kurama grabbed him for a quick kiss before moving to check his wings. As they suspected one was broken but it was a clean brake and would heal with time. Quickly he set the wing knowing it would take Yukina's strength to heal it.

When he finished the Youko kissed and cuddled Kuronue a few minutes before changing forms. The redhead continued the kissing and cuddling started by his counterpart. After a while Kuronue pulled back. "Sweetheart, I know Hiei's worried about Yusuke so I'll see you later."

Kuronue kissed Kurama and hugged Shina and Yokuro before changing back to Hiei. He too welcomed some loving from his older children before turning to Kurama. Yukina and her girls were still working on Yusuke. "I'm going to see the kit's. Let me know if anything changes." Kurama nodded, giving Hiei a hug and kiss before he left.

In the safe room Hiei was pounced by Kyba and Yukiko, their excited words all rushing together. Behind them Hiro stood holding Kuryn's hand waiting for the twins to greet their father. "Slow down chibi-kits so I can understand you. Switch over here Kiki-Angel so I can hold Kuryn too."

Kyba slid over so Yukiko could snuggle against Hiei and Kuryn climbed up and did the same. As usual Kyba kept a protective arm around his twin.

Hiei pulled Hiro closer and scratched his ears as he patiently listened to and answered all their questions. Noticing how quiet Hiro was, Hiei looked at him questioningly. Tentatively Hiro met Hiei's eyes. "Papa-Hiei, is my dad really okay? All the other parents have been in to see the kids but mine."

"Why don't you see for yourself?" Hiro saw Hiei look behind him and turned.

"Dad!" Hiro launched himself at Yokuro.

Yokuro held Hiro tight as he reached down to scoop up Kuryn. "Sorry to keep you waiting Son, Aunt Yukina needed my help."

Without speaking he motioned to Hiei that he was needed in the main room. Nodding, Hiei kissed his children telling them he and Kurama would be back soon. Before he left he paused a moment to reflect on how beautifully his family was growing up.

Hiro at ten years old looked like a male version of Shina when she was younger. He was tall and slender but had great strength for one so young. Even though he was five years older than the other kits they were very close and he was very protective.

Kuryn was a living doll though a bit of a tomboy. She looked like a female version of Kuronue. She was slender with ebony wings that she was beginning to learn to use. As Kurama had once said she is probably the living image of what Mailyn, Yokuro's mother and Kuronue's daughter must have looked like.

Except for being a Youko and having Kuronue's indigo eyes, Kyba was Hiei's son from head to toe. He wasn't showing signs of being very tall but he was fast and strong. He had a passion for swords and was quickly learning to control his fire powers. He was also every bit as protective of his twin as Hiei was of his Fox, rarely letting her far from sight.

Even at five years old, Yukiko or Kiki as Kyba had nicknamed her, was still tiny and delicate next to her brother and cousin. She might be small but even at this early age she was proving to have very strong powers. Her small size also made it easier for her to fly. She had an exotic beauty that even amazed Kurama.

Hiei looked to the other children before leaving to join his mate, sending a silent prayer as he went that Yusuke's condition had improved.