Author: Konichiwa!

Hilu: Don't you have a lab report to finish for your biology class?

Author: Yes, but it's not due for a week, and I feel like writing.

Hilu: Will you get it done?

Author: Yes I will… well heh heh on with the chapter… enjoy!

Singing

"Kirana's telepathy"

"Hiei's telepathy"

Hiei's thoughts

"Hiei's Jagan"

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Chapter 23

As the four young people made their way to the pond Kirana began filling them in on the plan. She knew they all had to know what was going on so no one would get suspicious.

"Ok, I will use my fox magic to make the two of you look like the two of us and the two of us look like the two of you. But only to everyone but the four of us. Does that make sense?"

"Yes, Kirana it does," Kieko said understanding everything already.

"Yeah… I think," Yusuke said.

"I will make sure he gets it," Kieko said. "Don't worry no one will go looking for me and Yusuke. Only what is our story for leaving you two out here looking like us?"

"The detective said something and the two of you… us started fighting. We… you left because you didn't want to listen to it anymore. And remember to answer to our names not your own. When we get back we will call you and you two come outside if you need someone to come with you, then bring Yukina we can explain things to her easily enough. We will decide what we tell Youko later."

"And thank you both. I don't think we could have done this without you. Youko has been keeping pretty close tabs on me since this afternoon."

"Don't worry about it… we know what it is like to be in love. We will make sure no one comes after you," Kieko said hugging her friend. "And don't worry it doesn't hurt too bad," she whispered making sure only Kirana heard her.

Kirana blushed. Then she focused her magic on making Yusuke and Kieko look like her and Hiei, and vice versa. She knew it would work she had done it before with Botan… not that her friend had been willing, but that was not the point. She knew it would work.

When Yusuke and Kieko left Kirana turned to Hiei. He looked so handsome in the moonlight. She was a little nervous. She knew the only way to make sure that Youko could not come between them now was to mark each other.

"Kirana, Koi, you don't have to do this if you are not ready. I will be content to sit here and hold you. I would not mind that at all."

"No, Hiei, I want this. I want to be your mate. I love you, and I don't want anything to be able to separate us."

Hiei nodded and stepped closer to Kirana. He gently pulled her into his arms and kissed her gently. He loved how she felt in his arms. She fit so perfectly. She was perfect. He wanted her to know that.

"Koi?"

"Hai?"

"Do you mind if I call you that? Do you mind if I call you my Koi?"

"Only if I can call you my Koibito."

"You can in a little bit Koi," he said smirking.

Kirana smiled and they began kissing again. Hiei held her close to him and deepened the kiss, allowing his tongue to play with hers. She moaned and pulled his head closer her tongue fighting his for dominance.

Hiei growled and pulled back from her just a little. He then sat down on the soft grass beside the pond and pulled Kirana down next to him. Once they were settled he began kissing her again. And again both demons fought for dominance.

Finally Kirana pulled her mouth away from his and transformed herself into her full demon form and Hiei followed suit. She began kissing his neck finally finding the spot where his neck connected to his shoulder. When she began lightly sucking at this spot Hiei growled pulling her closer. Kirana grinned and gently sank her fangs into the soft skin.

Hiei grunted slightly at the mild pain that came when Kirana first marked him, but then he relaxed and enjoyed her kisses again. When her lips returned to his he made sure he would be dominant this time. He pushed her gently so that she was lying in the grass and he began to kiss along her jaw line her cheeks and her neck. When she finally moved her head so that Hiei could kiss the juncture between her neck and her shoulder he groaned.

Kirana gasped when his mouth began sucking lightly on her neck. She knew he was going to mark her just like she had done to him. She was so happy. She wanted to be his forever. He was already hers and she could not wait for all of the three worlds to know.

Hiei gently nipped at her skin before he sank his fangs into the soft skin of the juncture between neck and shoulder. When she began to bleed he gently sucked just like his new mate had done for him. He then gently licked the mark and lifted his head to Kirana's.

When Kirana looked into his eyes she knew she would be happy for the rest of her life. Hiei loved her and she loved him. She knew in that instant that nothing would keep them apart.

Finally he lowered his mouth to hers and began kissing her again allowing his love and passion for her fill his thoughts so that he knew his kiss was proving to her just how much he loved her. He never wanted this to end.

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"Where are the dimwit and Kieko?" Genkai asked.

"They are still fighting on the path where we left them," Kieko said knowing that Kirana was the one answering as far as the older woman was concerned.

"Don't you think Youko will be angry with them for letting you two walk back alone?" Genkai asked.

"Well… nothing happened so… I hope not," Kieko said beginning to worry.

"Perhaps you should go to bed and I will wait up for Hiei and Kirana," Genkai said.

"Okay," Yusuke said before remembering he was supposed to be Hiei.

Kieko smacked Yusuke. He had blown it. How where they supposed to explain this? It was bad enough that they had lied to her, but now she knew they had lied.

"I'm truly sorry Master Genkai; I just couldn't stand seeing them so much in love and Youko saying they couldn't be together. I don't know what I would have done if someone had told me I couldn't be with Yusuke," Kieko said knowing that the old lady already knew and it would be wise to get her on their side.

"You don't have to convince me child. I helped you out with your plan… I heard you and my Yukina talking after dinner yesterday and decided your plan was good so I helped. I know that Hiei and Kirana are in love, and I intend to make sure that they can express that love," Genkai said. "Now where are you four supposed to meet to release the fox magic?"

"Kirana said they would call us when they were ready," Kieko said.

"Well you best not be in here. Youko is not only a fox demon, but Kirana's brother and if I could see through this than surely he could. You are supposed to be Hiei and Kirana, not a sad excuse for puppets. Go wait outside," Genkai said.

Kieko and Yusuke went outside and Genkai went with them so that if Youko looked outside he would see that someone was with the fake Hiei and Kirana. Genkai hoped he didn't look too closely. Or listen to the conversation that was being had.

"I don't know what to do… I really don't want to make Youko mad, but I am worried that if Hiei and Kirana don't get to do this the way they want to they will upset him worse than this will," Kieko said.

They stood there talking for about forty-five minutes and Genkai was going to send the other two to go get them when they finally heard from Kirana. You could see the relief in everyone's eyes.

"Kieko… meet us down by the beginning of the path to the lake. When we get there I will take off the fox magic. And thank you again. I don't know what I would have done without you. And don't worry about Youko I will tell him I made you two do it if he gets mad."

"Okay that was Kirana we are going to meet her at the beginning of the path we took tonight… we will be back, unless you want to come with us Genkai?" Kieko said.

"I think I should go with you just to make sure that Youko doesn't look out and get suspicious," Genkai said.

"Okay," Kieko said leading the way.

When they got to the meeting spot the two demons were already there. Kirana did not look surprised by Genkai's presence, however she did seem like she thought it was not wise for the older woman to be here.

"I assume she already knew about it before?"

"I thought she would. She is too smart for her own good sometimes."

"Okay I will release the fox magic… is everyone ready?"

"Yes," Kieko said politely.

"Yup," Yusuke said.

Hiei nodded and Kirana began to concentrate. Slowly their forms went back to normal. When they were all as they should be Kieko ran up to her friend and hugged her. It was not easy to miss the markings on the two demon's necks.

"Congratulations! I'm so happy for you two!" Kieko said happily.

"Thank you, but for now we need to be quiet and get back to bed. I will talk to everyone tomorrow after I talk to Youko. Don't blab before then Yusuke!"

"Okay I will make sure he keeps his mouth shut till you talk to Youko. Good night," Kieko whispered grabbing Yusuke's hand and dragging him to the temple.

"I hope you two know what you are doing. I would hate to be either one of you if Youko is unhappy about this," Genkai said.

"I appreciate your concern Genkai, but I believe once my brother realizes there is nothing he can do and that we love each other he will be ok with this. I mean it is not like we had a choice."

"I can understand child, what I am worried about is can Youko? Good night," Genkai said leaving the two demons to figure out what to do.

"Stay with me… I don't want to be alone."

"Okay I will."

"Are you sure this is a good idea."

I won't let her sleep alone, or face Youko tomorrow alone. She needs me.

"I hope you know what you are doing."

So do I. Believe me so do I.

Kirana and Hiei spent the night wrapped in each others arms sleeping and enjoying each other's company. The next morning at around ten o'clock Kirana was about to make herself get up when she noticed they were not alone in the room. And from the smell of things hadn't been in a while.

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Author: Ok, so there is a lemon in there, and if anyone wants it just let me know and I will finish it and send it to you privately, but I do not want to have to change the rating of my story… but I will send it to you if you are of age and want it.

Hilu: So don't bother if you aren't old enough because she won't send it then.

Author: Hilu! Be nice… I doubt anyone not old enough will ask… well Ja ne!