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I Return to You: Chapter 7
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Muse: On with the ficcy! ::puts MiniMiniMuse to bed::
Warning: Yaoi. Boy x boy. Don't like, leave. OOC-ness. OC: Kuro.
Disclaimer: ::At the National Lawyers Convention:: (Speaker): "And now, our Guest Speaker for tonight, Muse." Muse: "Thank you all for letting me be here tonight, I just wanted to say: deliciae does NOT own Yu Yu Hakusho. All she owns is a pitiful anime/manga collection. But we do own: Kuro's father, Sensei Izumo, and we have somewhat ownership of Kuro (not truly sure). We also own: MiniMuse and MiniMiniMuse."
Pairings: Kuro/Kurama. Youko/Kuronue. Yusuke/Koenma.
/…/ Youko to Shuuichi
//…// Shuuichi to Youko
\…\ Kuronue to Kuro
\\…\\ Kuro to Kuronue
"What I haven't told you is… that the dreams of yours are not dreams." Kuro blinked in confusion, but before he was able to speak, Kurama continued. "That spirit fox… Youko Kurama… is me, Kuro; but just as my body harbors the soul of a Makai spirit, yours does as well. That is the voice you've been hearing, the voice of my comrade, and thieving partner, Kuronue."
Violet-blue eyes went wide in shock, as the surrounding skin went pale. "A-are you serious?" Kuro's voice trembled, and the redhead nodded gravely. The scythe-master looked away, unwilling to believe just yet, as his eyes sought out the other boy, Yusuke, for confirmation or denial. The Reikai Tantei leader sighed, then stated, "It is true, Kuro."
"No! You're lying!" The boy was beside himself in denial. He gripped his hair, the strands falling out of the usual ponytail, as his eyes clenched shut, his hands fisted. \They are not lying\ A hard voice echoed through Kuro's mind, and his stomach churned, knowing exactly what, or rather who, occupied his soul.
Disillusion filled Kuro's heart and mind, and he cried, "This is a dream… I'll wake up soo~n." His voice broke by the last word, and tears trickled down his cheeks. It seemed the world had crashed and splintered into a million fragments for the youth, and both Tantei members looked on, pained to see Kuro's hurt and angst.
"Kuro, it will be okay." Kurama tried to reason, but the soft-tenor voice was drowned out by sobs. \Kuro…you must accept this, you need to believe…\ The voice, the youkai within, offered hope in a soft, yet stern, voice, and Kuro looked up, the tears drying on his cheeks. \\Why… what do I need to believe?\\
\Just believe us…we will not lead you wrong\. It finally appeared that the words of the former thief, the chimera, Kuronue had reached his counterpart, and were accepted. Images from the past began to filter through the youth's mind, and slowly Kuro began to understand and accept. However, some disbelief was still resident, and Kuronue knew that would remain. \Your skill with the scythes, your knowledge of my era—of the tales and fables…those all come from me\.
Green eyes glistened as Kuro closed his eyes and fell forward, slumping to the ground. However, the youth had only fainted, and was quickly revived, as Kurama laid him on his back. Dark blue-violet eyes looked away from the concern of his boyfriend, and down to his hand. Flexing his hand experimentally, he summoned a silver scythe, and the weight filled his hand, startling him momentarily.
In a hoarse voice, Kuro tried to explain, "I… had to make sure… it wasn't a dream… I understand…now." Yusuke knelt down beside the pair, and took the scythe from the humanized-chimera, examining it. "I guess there's no point in me trainin' your ki," a sheepish smile came in response, and the scythe disappeared in Yusuke's hand, leaving behind a small swirl of smoke.
"Kuronue was able to cast illusions with the pendant," Kurama voice seemed forlorn as he recalled that fact. A pained sadness crossed the youko-human's face, and then disappeared as he looked at Kuro. "You should be able as well…"
A dry chuckle came from Yusuke, "Yah, ya bein' the same person and all…" Kuro smiled lightly, and sat up, then wrapped his arms around Kurama, their lips meeting in a passionate kiss. Kurama started, and then warmed up to his boyfriend, looping his arms around Kuro's shoulders. Yusuke turned away as the kiss began to heat up, and cleared his throat. Quietly he mumbled, "That's gotta be hotter than Koenma's…"
Laughter filled the room, slipping from both youth's lips. "O~h, that's going to get you in trouble with Koenma," teased Kurama as Kuro chuckled, "Y-you're dating Koenma! That's a good one…" Kurama elbowed Kuro at this, and whispered, "Seriously, he is," which was followed by more laughter from Kuro, and a "So, how do you know it's hotter than Koenma? A-are you…" Kurama finished, "Cheating on him?" Then both boys began to howl with laughter, and tears streamed from their eyes.
Yusuke had a sheepish smile on his face, darkened by a blush. "Yeah, yeah, laugh it up while you…" "Yusuke Urameshi! Get back here now!" The demi-god's voice echoed through the room, and Yusuke frowned, "But… but I haven't done anything wrong!!" "Looks like you have…" The laughter started to die off, with the occasional chuckle. "I said Now, Urameshi!" Koenma's angered voice echoed again, and Yusuke sighed. "I guess I have to go, so I'll be back to train ya, Kuro."
The two comrades watched as the Tantei leader waved solemnly, but with a big smile, after grabbing his jacket and shoes. As the door closed, muttered words were overheard and both smiled wickedly: "I sure hope I'm able to walk after this…"
Once silence fell in the room again, both thieves looked at one another. "Let's go 'torment' Koenma while he's preoccupied…" Kuro smirked at Kurama's statement, and agreed. "Sure, why not?"
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Inside the Gate of Judgment, many of the ogres were busy with their tasks, picking up the slack of Lord Koenma, while the demi-god dealt punishment to his beloved. No pain-filled noises slipped from the private chambers, rather, pleasure-filled noises.
None of the guards or working ogres noticed two individuals slip through the darkness. The highly protected vault was easy to break into; the sacred wards caused no difficulty. Quickly the two slipped into the vault, and stopped at the collections of sacred and special treasures.
Many of the items made the thieves' mouths water, and those very items went into the loot sack. Youko's golden eyes glinted as he looked over the shelves and cases of artifacts, looking for a particular couple. "Aha." He muttered upon seeing them, and slipped them from their spots. It was unfortunate to have used these for bargain to get the list of names, but at the time, Kurama had no other choice. However, now, they were back in their "rightful" possession.
Kuronue chuckled as Youko slipped those items into the bag, and both turned back towards the entrance, retracing their steps. Yet it seemed Inari's hand in fate faltered, for Koenma stepped out into the hallway just before the duo got there. Koenma was in his teenage form, and seemed exceptionally tired from dealing "punishment." His eyes were closed as he leaned against the door. "Ogre," he called, hearing footsteps.
Upon receiving no response, the demi-god opened his eyes and looked around. Two sheepish-looking individuals met his gaze, as did their bag of loot. Youko and Kuronue looked at each other, then the Junior Lord of the Reikai, "Oops." They said in unison, mirth tainting the word.
Koenma blinked, then looked again; it appeared this wasn't a dream. Quietly the two thieves tried to slip around, and were halfway down the hallway when Koenma looked again. "Goodbye for now," Youko called, and Kuronue joked, "Yeah, we'll be back!"
"Guards! Ogres!" Koenma cried, then called out again, "Yusuke!!" The door near Koenma opened and the bedraggled Leader rushed out, only in his jeans. "What…" He started to ask, then the Junior Lord cried, "Youko and K-Kuronue…" Quickly a party was sent after the two, with the priority of regaining the lost treasures. Yet, as it seemed, Koenma was going to be in trouble with Lord Enma again—meaning hundreds of spankings.
The two comrades laughed as the guards chased them through the portal into Makai. "You can't catch us," they taunted, and quickly ditched the patrol, after Kuronue created an illusion of the two. The guards followed that as the true pair of thieves slipped into the depths of the Makai forest, once their home. After a while, Youko paused, and the plants began to move, opening up a hidden cave. They had finally returned.
The cave was filled with treasures and valuables, protected by deadly Makai plants that only responded to Kuronue or Youko's ki. For over seventeen years this hidden area had been left alone, yet no dust marred the interior. It was like time froze, keeping the cave as it was. Quietly Youko returned the two artifacts to their rightful places, and smiled at his partner.
Just as they leaned towards one another to kiss, their ki changed, and instead, Kuro and Kurama ended up kissing. Not that they minded any. Pulling back from the other, Kuro smiled, "Thanks for letting me use that seed… I couldn't have pulled off a transformation without it."
"It was nothing," Kurama replied, then smirked, "It felt good to steal once again… especially from Koenma." "Yeah it did." Yet both knew the bag of loot, still containing most of the artifacts, had to be returned; their lives as humans depended on it. And besides, they didn't need Koenma breathing down their neck from this little incident.
The two returned pieces sparkled in the Makai light, and Kurama smiled. Finally both sides of his soul were at peace, now that Kuronue had been returned to him. Kuro felt the same way—something that had felt missing was found, and he was content. The human-youko grabbed the scythe-master's arm and pulled him over to a plush pile of furs, then down onto the bed.
Luckily neither had to be back in the Human Realm for any reason; so, contentedly they cuddled, and fell into a slumber. Outside the cave, the demonic plants protected it, and the guards still chased after an illusion.
TBC?
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deliciae: Now, am I forgetting something else?
Muse: Yeah, you're forgetting the poll!! Now, readers, you have the chance to choose what happens to Kuro and Kurama. (please choose one of the below, and leave your choice in a review)
A) Kurama and Kuro get together, and stay in the Human Realm for the rest of their mortal lives.
B) Once Kuro's father and Kurama's mother die, they go to Makai in their youkai forms.
C) They decide to return to Makai, leaving behind Kuro's father and Kurama's mother
D) They tell their parents the truth then return to Makai.
Then I would also like to know… who else wants to see this turn into an mpreg!? I do! When you leave your choice (A, B, C, or D) please tell us if you want an mpreg, and if so, who.
deliciae: Yes, please review and respond to our poll. We are just curious what you, the readers, want. If you have a different idea, please leave that as well. We are open to anything. Thanks for reading, and please, again, review and respond to the poll.