The Childhood Friend of Kurama Part 20: New Form of Ayame and Kurama's Plan for Reconciliation

Once in Human World, I began using my Jagan Eye to track down Ayame. Keikoku was with me, growing more worried for each minute she was without her mother.

"Mr. Hiei, will we find my mama?"

"Hn, she can't have gotten far. We should be finding your mother pretty soon."

Soon, my Jagan Eye found a trace of Ayame's Spirit Energy leading to Genkai's temple in the mountains. Once there, I put Keikoku down and looked around.

"Ayame?"

"Hiei, I don't think now's a good time."

"Hn, Kurama's worried about you. I offered to bring Keikoku along on my search."

"That's very nice of you, but I'm not...feeling like myself right now."

"Mama?"

Hearing her voice seemed to change Ayame's mind, so she walked over from behind the temple. My eyes widened as I looked at her appearance. She now looked slightly taller than before, her black hair reached the middle of her back, and black fox ears were perched on top of her head. She also had claws on her hands and a black tail behind her.

"Well, what do you think?"

"That's why you left? You left because of your transformation?"

"Yeah, pretty much. After my argument with Kurama, I began feeling funny and my whole body felt like it was on fire. After telling Keikoku I was leaving, I hurried here so I could go through it privately."

Keikoku ran up to her mother and smiled.

"You look pretty, Mama."

"Thank you, Keikoku."

Ayame picked her up and they exchanged more smiles.

"You look like me now."

"I'm only half-fox demon, love, and you're a full-blooded fox demon."

"Yeah, but people will know you as my mama even better now."

Ayame smiled as she playfully flicked her daughter's ears.

"I guess we should be heading back to Spirit World."

"Hn, might be a good idea. I'm sure Kurama and the others are heading back by now."

"I want to surprise them when we get there. Keikoku, when we get home, I want you to be extra quiet so the surprise isn't ruined. Okay?"

"Yes, Mama."

Kurama's POV:

Once the three of us arrived back at the mansion, I was surprised to see Hiei and Keikoku weren't alone. A fox demoness with long,black hair stood beside them, watching us carefully. Kuwabara raised an eyebrow as he looked at her.

"Hey, who the heck is she?"

"Yes, that's something I'd like to know, as well."

Yusuke approached her and smiled.

"Looking good. When did this happen?"

"Not too long ago, actually. This is the reason for my departure."

I chuckled as Kuwabara's jaw dropped.

"Ayame?!"

She giggled and nodded her head.

"Yes, it's me, Kuwabara."

Her eyes narrowed as she looked at me, and I refrained myself from doing the same. During the mission, I found a way to apologize to her for my words and I didn't want to further estrange myself from her.

"Man, you look awesome! Did it hurt?"

"Quite a lot, but as you can see, I survived it just fine."

Once everyone else finished giving her praise, I took Ayame with me into our room. She crossed her arms while watching me shut the door.

"What else could you have to say to me, Kurama? Haven't you done enough?"

"I wanted to apologize further for my words to you today. It was uncalled for, and I only said them out of frustration. I was very concerned for you and let it get the better of me."

Her eyes widened as I took her hands in mine.

"Ayame, I truly am sorry for what I said to you. You're the love of my life and the last thing I ever want to do is hurt you. Allow me the chance to make it up to you."

"How do you plan on doing that?"

"What would you say if I went with you next time you want to meet your father? I wish to see him for myself."

A smile lit up her face as I said these words.

"Kurama, you mean it? You're willing to do this for me?"

"I am. Would you consider it?"

"Of course."

A surprise embrace from her came next, and it caught me offguard. I gladly hugged her back and smiled.

"Let's never fight like this again. I don't think I could take it."

"I agree."

She surprised me again by kissing me. Who was I to complain when the love of my life was kissing me? After a while, I wrapped my arms around her tighter and began kissing her back. When we pulled apart, I smirked and brushed hair out of her face.

"Perhaps if we fight again, we can make up just like this."

"You know, I wouldn't mind that at all."

That's a wrap for part 20. Part 21 begins in Ayame's POV as she and Kurama prepare to leave for Demon World to meet her father, Koga. Also in part 21, Kuwabara helps Yukina look after Keikoku. Stay tuned to see what happens