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Part One

"What!?" Yusuke snarled. "Mom, Dad, you've got to be kidding!"

Raizen growled at his son. "No, we are not kidding. This was decided not long after you were born. It was decided that you would be betrothed to Hiei."

"But…but he's a vampire! I'm a werewolf. I should marry a wifewolf, not a vampire."

"You have no choice," Atsuko snapped. "You are betrothed to Hiei and that's final!"

Yusuke stalked out of the room, tail swishing angrily. He headed outside and once there, howled his frustration to the sky above.

"Hey, Urameshi! What's the problem?" asked his best friend, Kuwabara, who came running upon hearing the howl.

"I'm betrothed to a vampire. That's the problem," Yusuke said, disgusted.

"What's betrothed?"

"It means being engaged at a young age to someone you never met."

"What!? You never met the guy? I assume it's a guy anyway."

"Yeah, it is. All I know is his name's Hiei and he's a vampire. Mom and Dad often spoke of Hiei as he's the son of a friend of Dad's."

"Which is also strange that a vampire and a werewolf can be friends."

"Well, they drink human blood and we eat the flesh so it's possible for our races to meet. I tolerate the vampires' existence like they tolerate ours but no one should be forced to marry outside their race."

"I hear ya, Urameshi. But, maybe this Hiei's a nice guy and likes the idea of being betrothed to you."

"What!? Betrothed to a mangy dog?"

"Watch your tongue, Hiei! He's the son of a werewolf I consider a friend," snapped his guardian and queen, Mukuro.

"I didn't agree to this."

"It wasn't your decision. This was decided between Raizen and myself when Yusuke was born. It was believed that the two of you would be a good match and from what I've heard, you certainly will be a good match."

"But why betroth me to a werewolf?"

"It's a political matter. The two of you, once married, will become the rulers of your respective races. Also, your betrothed will live here in the castle."

"Here? Mukuro, Yusuke will be a vicious wolf three times a month."

"I know that and that is why an enclosed forest area was being constructed all these years. A drained human will be provided each night as they prefer human flesh every night just as we desire blood at night."

"I still don't like this," he stated before turning on his heel and leaving. He stormed down the hallway, silently ranting over the unfairness of it all. The idea of marrying someone he never met was repulsive and doubly so as his betrothed was a werewolf.

"You seemed troubled, my prince." came a mild voice before a pale, red-haired boy appeared beside him.

"Hn, I am not a prince, Kurama."

"Perhaps not, but Mukuro is our queen. I sense your title is not the source of your anger."

"Perceptive as always. I just learned that I am betrothed to a werewolf I've never met."

"My condolences."

"Mukuro said that once we are married, he will live here and we will be the rulers of our races."

"Ah, so this would make you a prince."

"No, it doesn't. Mukuro just took my sister and me in when our parents died."

"Very well. You are her heir, though."

Hiei sighed. "I am, so I guess that I am a prince in that regard."

"When is the wedding?"

"Not too soon as the full moon is coming in four days. I imagine it could happen the day after the moons are over."

"It could be in a week."

"Maybe. Oh and Mukuro said he will be here the morning before the first moon."

"So, you two will finally meet."

"Yes and I am expected to present him with a ring to symbolize the betrothal."

"Naturally no silver as both races are allergic to it."

"Yes, right. Crosses are especially painful to us and I heard Wolfsbane weakens werewolves."

"It does and it could make it impossible for them to enter a house to kill their prey just as crosses keep us out of houses."

"Which is why I avoid those houses like all vampires do." Hiei reached his room and entered it alone. Kurama continued to walk the castle halls. He honestly thought Hiei was overreacting to his betrothal. It could be beneficial to be married to a werewolf or wifewolf. It was known that wolves preferred human flesh at night while vampires preferred the blood. Both could share a human between them and could eat and drink like humans during the day. The humans, due to the night attacks, believed the vampires couldn't walk in sunlight which wasn't true.

I am glad I was born a vampire. I stay in human form all the time, No changing at night, no loss of logical thought and being a vicious animal three times a month. Kurama shuddered at the thought. I'm sure the other race has similar feelings about us.

Yusuke ripped the body open with his extended claws, seized a kidney in his teeth, and then laid down to eat, tearing it with unnecessary force. He still highly resented being betrothed and expected to live in the castle where Hiei lived. And I have to be there the day before the full moon. He growled as he tore into the kidney.

He sniffed as he scented another wolf approaching and sighed softly. It was his dad. "May I join you?" Raizen asked.

"Sure," he groused. He watched his dad lay on the other side of the body and chew on some flesh. "Hmm," the elder wolf said. "A vampire already killed this human. No blood."

"Fine with me. Blood is messy."

"Yusuke, I know you are still upset about earlier tonight, but be reasonable. It will not be so bad."

"Oh, really? Why would you say that?"

"I will tell you. First, you and I will arrive at the castle the day before the full moon and give you to your intended. His guardian and my friend, Mukuro, will take care of you. She will show you around your new home and that night, there will be a celebration where the vampires in the castle will celebrate your coming union. I understand she has a special place for you to spend your moons. The day after your moons will be your wedding day. When you and Hiei are married, you will be crowned as rulers of your respective races."

Yusuke looked up from his eating. "I will rule the werewolves?"

"Yes and Hiei will rule the vampires."

Yusuke returned to his meal to think. I will be Alpha of the werewolves by marrying Hiei. Hmm, perhaps this really isn't so bad as I wouldn't be Alpha any other way. "Dad, I think you're right. It won't be so bad."

"That's my son. I knew once I explained and you calmed down and thought it over, you would be agreeable to your betrothal."

I still resent it and I won't meet this vampire until four days before the wedding. We will have four days and one night to know each other. I might end up liking Hiei and I'll definitely understand vampires better as I'll be living among them. Hmm, maybe I should wear a cross to protect myself should the vampires try to use Wolfsbane to weaken me in an attempt to kill me…or maybe not. It would be a bad idea to try to kill the intended of the queen's heir.