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Anyway...later on in here are some certain outfit descriptions that will have Hiei and Kurama fans drooling or fainting or something...I know my mind waswandering in all the wrong directions just writing Kurama's. XD I've got a fanart of it in the works, and will post that both on Gaia (in two or three different places, no less...journal, Art Arena, and guild...) and on Geocities. His outfit is based on stuff I found on Hot Topic's website, 'cause I'd just been there for the very first time the day of or the day beforewe wrote this chapter, and...yeah. Hot Topic rules. :P
Chapter Seven
Zeichi shifted slightly, his sleeping mind finally awakening, he opened his eyes his brothers sleeping face meeting his eyes. Smiling he shifted again, loosening the fire demons hold on him so that it was easier to move around. He looks so cute when he's sleeping Zeichi thought, a slight blush giving his cheeks a pinkish tinge.
Smiling again the younger of the two fire demons leaned in to kiss Hiei, pressing his lips lightly against the older one, only to be suddenly rolled underneath him a mischievous glint in the fire demons eyes as he licked his lips.
"Hello?" In the living room, Kurama answered the phone as it rang. "Oh, hi...Well, I don't mind, but I don't know if they've ever even been to one...Sure, I'll ask them right now, just a minute."
He set the phone down and went to the guest room. He knocked lightly and pushed the unlatched door open. "Hiei? Zeichi?"
Hiei had been trailing kisses down Zeichi's chest, and jerked his head up at Kurama's voice, eyes narrowed. Dammit, fox... he growled in Kurama's head.
Don't get angry with me, I knocked. You're the one who left the door unlatched, replied Kurama calmly. "Shizuru is on the phone. She wondered if you and Zeichi have ever been to a sushi bar."
"No, and we don't want to," snapped the fire demon.
"What's a sushi bar?" asked Zeichi, and Hiei inwardly groaned. His little brother's curiosity was going to be the death of him, he just knew it...
Kurama smiled and proceeded to explain, Zeichi listening with interest.
The younger fire demon's eyes lit up immediately as Kurama finished explaining, the expression on his face making it quite clear that he wanted to go, which in turn, led to Hiei becoming slightly irritated again even if he couldn't help smiling when his brother was like this.
"Hiei?" The younger began turning to his older brother, who only nodded in reply, "Really?" He asked, his voice sounding more than hopeful.
"Hn..."
"Thank you Hiei!" the smaller one yelled as he turned to hug Hiei, successful in making him fall backwards on the mattress.
Kurama simply laughed and left the room to tell the news to Shizuru. Hiei watched as his younger brother jumped from the bed, immediately rummaging through his new batch of clothes, only to slip on a light pair of snug fitting jeans and a slightly tighter silvery blue t-shirt that exposed the creamy white skin of his stomach. Hiei on the other hand, just slipped into his normal clothing, katana ready beneath his cape if the reikai tantei decided to try something.
Zeichi tugged at Hiei's hand all the way into the living room, excited. "Are we joining them somewhere or are they picking us up?" asked the younger, grinning.
Kurama smiled. "Shizuru is picking us up; it's a new place and I don't know where it is."
Hiei leaned against the wall, not speaking. While this was usual, Zeichi felt something was off. "Hiei?"
"Hn?"
"If...you don't want to go, we don't have to..."
Hiei's eyes softened. Zeichi was looking up at him with concern, eyes slightly widened in the way that gave him a look of innocence, naivety, and cuteness that Hiei loved. "It's fine. I don't mind."
Zeichi's features melted into a smile as he hugged Hiei. Kurama couldn't hide a smile of his own as Hiei returned the embrace.
When Shizuru arrived, Hiei insisted Zeichi sit with him, in the very last row of seats. Kuwabara sat up front with Shizuru, so Kurama sat next to Yusuke in the middle row. Zeichi, unused to seatbelts, squirmed constantly trying to get comfortable. When they got to the sushi bar, he practically shot out of the seat and into Hiei, making a face. "Cars are evil," he declared with his nose scrunched up. "Especially those strap thingies."
Hiei smiled faintly and jumped out of the car - only to have Zeichi land on his back. The smaller fire demon giggled, his arms around Hiei's neck from behind and his legs around Hiei's waist. "What are you doing?"
Zeichi smirked. "I needed help getting out," he said innocently.
"...No you didn't." Kurama hid a small laugh behind his hand, while Yusuke and Kuwabara gave them odd looks. Are you gonna get off?
Dun wanna, Zeichi whined playfully.
You're gonna hafta, Hiei whined back. Zeichi giggled, knowing that Hiei had chosen to use his telepathy so the others couldn't witness the fact that he threw pride to the winds just to joke with his little brother. Really, Zei, we can't go in like this. You're going to have to get off.
Aww...o-kaaaay... Zeichi smiled. I love you, Hiei.
The smile wavered uncertainly. Hiei?
...Love you too.
Zeichi smiled hugely, eyes shining. He jumped down, and everyone went in.
Someone was waiting for them.
Actually, multiple someones. Koenma, Botan, Genkai, Yukina, and Keiko were already there. Upon seeing Koenma, Hiei snarled and pulled Zeichi close to him. "Huh? Hiei? What's going on?" asked Zeichi.
Koenma, in his teenage form, stepped forward. "Zeichi. It's nice to meet you. I'm Koenma."
Zeichi's eyes widened, and he clung to Hiei in fear. "What do you want?" he asked in a small voice.
"You need to come back to Reikai with us."
"I think not," growled Hiei.
"Hiei, you must allow this." Koenma's face was stern. "There is someone in Makai who is after Zeichi. This is for his protection."
"Bullshit. You're just concerned about what might happen to Ningenkai if anyone came here looking for someone. I can take care of my brother just fine," Hiei sneered.
"You cannot look after him all the time. He needs to come with me."
"I think we need to take this outside," broke in Genkai, seeing that Hiei was about ready to make a scene.
"Good idea," muttered Botan.
Hiei glowered but didn't argue. "...So are we not gonna eat here after all?" asked Kuwabara as everyone went outside.
Shizuru rolled her eyes at him. "Look, why don't we just all go back to Kurama's place so we don't have to stand around out here?"
No one disagreed, so they all agreed to meet back at Kurama's house after Koenma made sure that Hiei promised both he and Zeichi would be there, and having Kurama promise to make sure they held to that.
Zeichi was quiet on the way back, not complaining about the seatbelt or shifting around even a little. Hiei glanced over at him constantly, worried.
Once back at Kurama's house the younger of the two fire demons stayed close to Hiei, sitting in his lap when they were all forced to be seated in Kurama's living room. Hiei, being in protective mode, held his brother tightly, growling and shooting anyone who looked at them a death glare
Zeichi on the other hand held Hiei loosely, as he hid his pale face in the fire demon's toned chest. In truth Zeichi trusted Hiei a great deal, as much as one who loves you can maybe even more, but now he was worried, a demon was looking for him and he didn't know why, for all he knew the demon could be looking to do exactly what the ningen had used him for before. What am I thinking! Hiei's Here for me now...He'll protect me no matter what pacifier mouth says! I know he will! This calmed him somewhat, but another burst of uncertainty was just round the corner, waiting for him to turn.
Zeichi looked up when Kurama entered the room again carrying a tray filled with tea for everyone there. He knew this was going to be a long discussion, everyone did truthfully. Shuddering he buried his face deeper into Hiei's chest, his arms wrapping around him tightly, as he tried to steady his shaking figure. This was bound to turn out to be bad news, for both demons.
Koenma leaned forward slightly, his elbows on his knees and his hands clasped under his chin. "Look, I can't go into detail here. All you need to know is that there is a demon, a powerful one, who is after both of you. Hiei, I know you can take care of yourself, but Zeichi is younger and not as strong, and you cannot guarantee that you can be ready to protect him 24-7."
"Yes I can," snarled Hiei. "You are not going to take away my brother!"
Kurama, the one who had known Hiei the longest, was the only one to pick up on the note of near panic in the fire demon's voice. "Koenma, is it really necessary? Hiei cares about Zeichi greatly, and I'm here as well to look after him - "
"I know exactly how much Hiei cares for him," interrupted Koenma. "I've been keeping a close eye on things." The stern look in his eyes made Hiei and Kurama come close to paling slightly; he really did know exactly how much Hiei cared.
Shizuru was on the couch with her arms folded across her chest. "Look, that doesn't matter. What does matter is that you're underestimating Hiei and Kurama. They can take care of the kid just fine for now, you don't need to separate them."
Hiei tightened his hold on Zeichi, his eyes fixed on Koenma, daring him to try and take his brother away from him, his stare only faltered when Zeichi shifted in his arms, the little fire demon's face now buried in the space between Hiei's neck and shoulder. Hiei's eyes widened slightly when he felt his neck becoming damp, the tear gems not getting a chance to form.
Zeichi... Hiei began establishing a mental link between Zeichi and himself.
Hiei...I'm sorry! The younger one cried, his tears falling faster now. I'm nothing but a burden to you and Kurama! All I've done since I've been here is cause problems for you two!
Hiei was shocked at this, completely unsure of what to say for a moment. Zeichi...Listen to me. You are not a burden to me you are a blessing... He heard His brother choke back another sob.
That's not true...
Hiei growled, getting slightly frustrated with him now. If it wasn't true I wouldn't be wasting my breath trying to protect you! The older demon snapped, cursing when he noticed the younger one jump slightly at the angered words.
I know Hiei...I'm sorry... Zeichi stated, beginning to listen to the conversation the others were having, just in time to hear Yusuke say something about a night club and needing to relax.
Zeichi sat up slightly. "What's a night club?"
Hiei groaned inwardly. ...What's that human saying again, about curiosity killing something? he asked Kurama rhetorically with a sigh.
"Koenma, we're really not going to get anywhere with this tonight," said Botan quietly.
"I suppose you're right...I need to get back anyway," sighed the toddler. "Hiei, Zeichi, this conversation is not over." With that, he and Botan left. Genkai excused herself as well, leaving the boys and Shizuru.
"No one ever answered me," said Zeichi when everyone had settled back into their spots. "What's a night club?"
Yusuke smirked and started explaining. "So how bout it?"
"No," said Hiei flatly.
"...Hiei..."
"No."
"Pleeease?"
"No."
Zeichi pouted.
"...No."
A hint of the puppy-eyes was added.
"N...no..."
The puppy-eyes look was increased in strength. "Pleeeeease, Hieeeeeiii?"
Hiei closed his eyes. "...Hn..." Translation: Fine.
"Awesome! Thanks, Hiei!"
Later that night Zeichi had just finished changing into the outfit that Hiei had seen him in the other day and was now staring at the fire demon who was still wearing his normal clothing. Hiei was staring at Zeichi as well, only for a different reason then the Younger one.
"Hiei..." Zeichi began walking over to the older demon.
"What?" Hiei questioned licking his lips slightly.
"We need to find you different clothes..." Zeichi stated simply looking him up and done. Hiei just stared at him blankly, contemplating the advantages to arguing with him before deciding it was probably useless.
"Hn..."
Zeichi simply smirked and started looking through some clothes quickly pulling out a pair of slightly baggy black jeans, a leather jacket and a pair of leather gloves. "Put them on..." He ordered still going through the piles of clothing.
Hiei didn't complain and did as his brother said, only just managing to finish putting it on before Zeichi came over to him and wrapped four belts around his waist holding up the jeans, a smaller one on each wrist and one around the demons throat, before replacing his normal headband with a black one that he tied at the back letting the excess fall down to his shoulders.
"Hmm..." Zeichi looked Hiei over again for a second before pulling open the leather jacket making sure he wasn't wearing a shirt underneath it "There!" He exclaimed happy with the outfit.
Hiei glanced at himself in the mirror. "Hn...It's alright, I suppose." Zeichi just smiled, able to tell that Hiei liked it.
"Are both of you ready?"
Both fire demons turned at the sound of Kurama's voice, and both couldn't stop their eyes from widening slightly - the usually elegant and classy Kurama looked like he had just walked out of a punk store. Drawstring pants with straps and glow-in-the-dark trim hugged his slender waist before flaring out as they went down. A tight black tank top had the words, "I do very bad things," in white with "and I do them very well" underneath in blood red. Each wrist sported black wristbands with white glow-in-the-dark stars, while black fencenet gloves went halfway up his bare arms. Black side-buckle combat boots went all the way up to his knees, though that particular fact wasn't obvious due to the pants. A small amount of eyeliner accented his eyes, and his deep red hair had streaks of black thanks to temporary glitter hairspray.
"Damn...I didn't know you even owned anything like that, fox."
Kurama just smiled. "Just this one outfit...Both of you are ready?" he repeated his earlier question.
"Yep!"
"Hn."
Zeichi smiled and walked up to the fox looking him over from top to bottom, before giving him a thumbs up and pointing at Hiei. "Like my handy work?" The younger demon asked watching as Kurama looked Hiei over, smirking slightly.
The kitsune nodded at the demon, biting his tongue to keep himself from making a dirty comment. Hiei growling slightly at the kitsune's expression simply walked up behind Zeichi, turned the younger around and wrapped his arms around him possessively, smirking at the fox's somewhat shocked expression as he grabbed the younger demon's butt.
After a couple more minutes of talk in the fox's house the three teens went outside and were greeted, with the smiling faces of Yusuke, Keiko, Kuwabara and Shizuru. Zeichi's hand immediately found Hiei's, Kurama smiling slightly at the site of a small smile on the usually scowling face. "Shall we go then?" Kurama asked, receiving many yes's and nods in response.
At the nightclub, everyone pretty much split up. Yusuke and Kuwabara disappeared, Shizuru and Keiko sat and talked while Shizuru smoked and had a small drink, Kurama surprised everyone once again by heading to the dance floor, while Hiei lurked in a corner, Zeichi a constant shadow at his side. "Hiei, dance with me!" pleaded Zeichi excitedly.
"Hn. I don't dance, Zei."
"Come ooooon! Dance!" He tugged at Hiei's hand.
"No."
Zeichi sidled up to him and slid his arms around his older brother's waist. "Pleeease?" he asked with a coy pout.
Hiei sighed. "...Later. I promise I'll dance with you, but not right now."
"Fair enough."
The smaller snuggled into Hiei's arms, and Hiei smiled. He glanced around and spotted Kurama dancing with some guy. Hn...he's pretty good, the fire demon thought to himself, before contacting Kurama's mind. You're full of surprises tonight, fox.
Mm, and you're being your usual sulky self. Loosen up a little, replied Kurama, a smirk obvious in his voice as he impressed his dance partner with a complex move. The redhead's entire body was moving fluidly and skillfully, his hair practically floating around him. The average human would have been gasping for breath and nearly passed out (but Kurama, of course, was neither average nor human).
"Hiiiieeeeiiii..."
"What?"
"It's later..."
"No it's not."
Zeichi pouted.
"No..."
Zeichi leaned up and kissed him quickly. "Please?" he whispered in Hiei's ear.
Hiei nearly melted at the cute look Zeichi gave him. "Oh...fine..." He reluctantly let Zeichi pull him out to the dance floor near Kurama, who was with a new dance partner.
They danced on and off for a while, Zeichi trying persistently to get Hiei to enjoy himself. Eventually Kurama talked him into having a couple of drinks. Hiei, though, wasn't very used to alcohol, and after a couple of drinks the fire demon was a little woozier than most people would be.
When Hiei started tripping and stumbling slightly, he decided he was done dancing for the night and sat down. Zeichi was too hyped up to sit still for long, and asked Hiei if he could go dance on his own. His overly protective nature dimmed by the alcohol, Hiei agreed.
Yusuke met up with the boy on the dance floor. "Hey kid!" he greeted cheerfully.
"Hey Yusuke!" laughed Zeichi.
"You've really been out and about tonight, huh? Why don't you sit for a minute and have some water?"
Zeichi was starting to feel a little breathless. He followed Yusuke to a table and gratefully accepted the glass of water the detective handed him.
He drank it slowly so the cold liquid wouldn't hit his stomach all at once and make him sick. When he finished the glass, he stood with the intention of heading back for the dance floor, but was hit with a sudden headache and blurry eyesight. "Wha..." His vision swam suddenly, and he blacked out.
Hiei blinked a couple times, his fuzzy mind finally awakening fully again. Damn that fox... Hiei muttered to himself looking around the small night club, his eyes scanning for a certain demon he hadn't seen in a while. Fuck! Hiei stood up and walked over to Kurama who was once again on the dance floor with another partner.
"Fox..." Hiei growled, watching the red head.
"Yes, Hiei?" Kurama questioned, his attention not fully on the demon.
"We need to talk..." Hiei noticed Kurama's attention was wavering and he grabbed a hold of his wrist forcing him to stop what he was doing. "Now!" The fire demon declared dragging him off the dance floor.
"What is it?" Kurama asked him, once the demon stopped walking and turned to face him.
"Look around and tell me if you see Zeichi..." Kurama sighed, but did as he was asked his keen eyes scanning the room. His eyes widened in realization, and he turned back to the fire demon in front of him.
"I don't see him..." Kurama said, interrupting the fire demon as he opened his mouth to speak, "But he could be in the bathroom have you checked there?"
Hiei growled, "No Fox I haven't and do you want to know why?"
"Sure..." Kurama replied.
"Look around and tell me who else is missing."
Kurama looked at Hiei questioningly for a second then looked around the room again, his green eyes not seeing any sign of Yusuke or Kuwabara.
"...This isn't good..."
"You think!" yelled Hiei. He stormed over to Shizuru and Keiko's table, Kurama following. "Where are they!"
"Whr're who?" asked Shizuru mumblingly, her head down on the table, completely out of it due to a combination of alcohol and exhaustion.
"Are you looking for Yusuke and Kuwabara?" asked Keiko. "We haven't seen them all night."
"Dammit!" swore Hiei, then took off to look for them.
Zeichi opened his eyes slowly, disoriented. He sat up and looked around wildly, wondering why he wasn't at the nightclub, the last place he remembered being.
Zeichi? Zei? Where are you? Answer me!
Hiei? he half-sobbed, glad for his brother's familiar voice in his mind.
Zei! Hiei's relief was obvious. Where are you? I've been looking all over for you!
I don't know! The last thing I remember was talking to Yusuke and drinking some water...
Hiei cursed to himself. And you don't have a clue where you are?
No... Zeichi sniffled. I'm scared, Hiei...
It'll be alright...I'll find you, I promise.
Can you keep up the link until then? I don't want to be alone...
Of course. I won't leave you alone.
Hey Zeichi?
Yeah?
I love you.
Zeichi smiled through his tear-blurred vision. Love you too.
Can you describe where you are a bit? Maybe I can find you that way.
Um...Wait, I think someone is talking... Hiei fell silent to let Zeichi pay attention to his surroundings. A woman was yelling for Yusuke and I heard Yusuke's voice reply...He called her "Mom"...Am I at his house? The young demon was feeling betrayed, as well as a little angry with himself. He had let Yusuke's apparent attempts at friendship and lack of attempts at taking him; lure him into slightly trusting the detective.
Hiei was feeling murderous. I'm sure you are. We'll be there soon.
Yusuke swore and threw down the communication mirror. "Why won't Botan answer!" he yelled in frustration. Shizuru had called Kuwabara when she and Keiko left the nightclub and had mentioned that Kurama and Hiei were looking for them.
"Yusuke, wouldja bring me 'nother can a' beer?" hollered Atsuko.
Yusuke muttered a few choice words under his breath and threw a can in his mother's general direction, then stormed outside - which turned out to be a mistake.
"Yaahhh! What the hell!"
Hiei had just jumped from a tree onto Yusuke's back, and now had his hands around the detective's throat. "Where is my brother!" he snarled frantically, shaking with anger and worry.
"Ackk...get th' fuck off me!" gasped Yusuke, coughing.
"Hiei! Thehouse isn't that big, we can find Zeichi easily. And he can't tell you anyway if he's choking to death!"
Hiei glared at Kurama, but released his hold and got up, sending a look of pure loathing and hatred at Yusuke before rushing into the house. Zeichi? I'm here. Whatever room you're in, is the door locked?
Zeichi stood up carefully, still feeling a bit unstable on his feet, and tried the doorknob. Yes. But it feels like a weak lock.
Hiei's ears picked up the sound of the rattling doorknob. Okay, I got it. Get away from the door. He zipped over and sheared through the door with his katana.
"Hiei!" The young demon slammed into his brother, burying his face in the elder's chest and hugging him.
Hiei held him as tightly as he could without hurting him. "I'm sorry," he murmured, kissing the top of Zeichi's head lovingly. "I should have watched you better..."
"It's not your fault."
"I shouldn't have let you go off on your own."
"You didn't know that just a couple of drinks would affect you like that." He loosened the hug and stepped back slightly, beaming up at Hiei. "But I'm okay, that stuff doesn't matter."
"If Koenma says 'I told you so', I'm going to kill him..."
Zeichi giggled. "Let's go home, huh?"
Zeichi leaned against Hiei's chest; both demons sitting on the bed in the guest bedroom feeling rather stressed from the days events. The smaller of them sighed burying himself deeper into the fire demons chest, before feeling his chin being lifted by the older demon.
They stared into each others eyes for a long while before the older demon leaned in pressing his lips firmly against Zeichi's, in a loving passion filled kiss. Zeichi closed his eyes and kissed the demon back, letting the older demon gain access to his mouth when he felt Hiei's tongue roam over his lips, the younger demon moaned, its sound muffled by Hiei's crushing kiss.
Zeichi didn't complain when he felt Hiei laying him down on the bed, the elder's body now hovering over his own slightly, as Hiei pulled away from the younger's lips, trailing kisses down his neck, growling slightly as he reached the garment covering the boys chest.
Zeichi quivered as Hiei swiftly removed his shirt and attacked his bare chest with brief kisses. His hands reached up and tentatively started pushing Hiei's jacket off his shoulder. He trailed his fingers over the firm muscles of his brother's chest, blushing faintly when he felt Hiei's fingers dancing coyly down his sides.
The boy eeped slightly when Hiei started toying with the waistband of his pants. Hiei smirked and kissed him firmly, his free hand playing with a stray strand of Zeichi's hair.
"For someone who insists on dancing in front of hundreds of people and thereby showing off an amazing, lithe body, you're strangely shy all of a sudden," purred Hiei teasingly in his ear, his fingers slipping further down and tracing over an area of sensitive skin.
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Both demons collapsed to the bed panting and attempting to catch their breath. After a moment or two Hiei pushed himself up and slid out of Zeichi, falling down beside him on the bed, his arms wrapping around the boy that was now snuggled up to him.
"I love you Hiei..." Zeichi murmured drifting off to a peaceful sleep, safe in the demons arms.
"I love you too," Hiei smiled and placed a kiss on the boy's forehead before drifting off to sleep himself.