I am so sorry this took so long. I didn't feel good for two weeks after I got out of the hospital but I still had to go back to work so I just came home and went to sleep. After I felt better I've been busy planning a huge party for my brother's birthday. I made Mexican food for fifty people this weekend. Now that that's over I hope to get this story wrapped up for all of you.

Yes, I'm sorry to say it's just about over. The next chapter should be the last one. Thank you all so much for sticking with me for what will be my longest story (30 chapters). For my loyal reviewers there are no words to describe what your reviews have meant to me. There are more than twice as many reviews for this story than any of my others. I hope that means everyone enjoyed reading it as much as I enjoyed writing it. Please, even if you've never reviewed before, please do so at the end. I love reading reviewers profiles and some of their stories.

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Chapter 29

Keiko sat at Yusuke's side, her hand shook as she brushed the hair back from his eyes. Yukina had finished healing the worst of his injuries and he seemed to be resting comfortably though he hadn't regained consciousness yet. This wasn't the first time she had sat at his bedside after he had been wounded but this was without a doubt the worst. Yusuke's injuries had been severe and he had lost a lot of blood.

Looking up she saw Hiei slip into the room next to Kurama. Usually their calm demeanor reassured her but not this time. Knowing they were worried scared her more than she wanted to admit.

The fact that Yusuke had needed his Mazaku form for the battle showed that the fight was bad. Fingering some of the long strands of Yusuke's hair she smiled shakily at them. "Kurama, it looks like Yusuke's going to need another haircut when he wakes up."

Knowing she was trying to be brave Kurama knelt beside her taking Yusuke's hair in one hand and her hand in the other. "Maybe we should cut it while he's still asleep. We could give him a whole new look and surprise him when he wakes up."

"Hn, you could try hiding all that damn hair gel too." Kurama looked at Hiei shocked that he would try to help make Keiko feel better.

Before Keiko could respond there was movement from the bed. "Touch my hair gel and I'll shoot your fingers off half pint."

"Yusuke!" Keiko jumped up, then remembering his injuries, gently hugged and kissed her husband.

Kurama's smile was huge as he grabbed Hiei in a tight hug. Turning back to the Urameshi's, Kurama laughed. "Keiko, next time Yusuke wants to sleep in, just remember to threaten his hair products."

Keiko pulled back, both laughing and crying at the same time. Yusuke glared at Kurama. "If you think I'm letting you anywhere near my hair with a pair of scissors you crazy Youko…"

Everyone was laughing so hard they didn't hear him finish.

It was late and everyone was tired, so it was decided that they would all stay one last night at the fortress before returning to their various homes.

In the apartment they had been using since having to abandon their home, Hiei lay in the center of a very large bed. Cuddled into his right side, snuggled together, were Kyba and Yukiko. Cuddled into his left side, was his beautiful redhead. Softly, Kurama was singing his family to sleep.

When the kits had drifted off to sleep Kurama nuzzled his face into Hiei's neck. "Are you sure your alright Koi? You were hurt pretty bad."

Hiei rubbed his cheek against soft red hair. "I'm fine Kitten. All I need is you, my kits and some sleep. Before you ask, Kuro's fine too. Yukina saw to his wing while you bathed the kits. She said he can't fly for a week or so, then it will be good as new."

Kurama released a sigh of relief. "Kiki will be glad to hear that. With everything that's been going on, she and Kuryn have fallen behind on their flying lessons"

Hiei absently ran his hand up and down Kurama's back. "We'll go home tomorrow, clean up whatever mess we find there and everything should be back to normal in a few days."

Kurama clutched Hiei to him tightly. "It's been so long Hiei, I can't believe it's finally over. I just want to put our children to sleep in their own bed and take you to ours and make love till we collapse from exhaustion."

Burying his fingers in Kurama's hair Hiei kissed him senseless. Pulling back, Hiei smiled at the dreamy expression on his lover's face. "Tomorrow night I'm going to hold you to that Sweetheart. Tonight I just want you to hold me and sing me to sleep."

"Your wish is always my command Beloved." Softly Kurama sang ningen love songs as Hiei slept, purring peacefully in his husband's arms.