The Childhood Friend of Kurama Part 22: A Mating Request and an Attack on Keiko
It has been 2 years since Ayame and I reunited and got together, and we couldn't be happier. I figured now would be a good time to ask her to be my mate, which would ultimately make me Keikoku's father. I couldn't picture myself with anyone else and was proud of myself for choosing her. I never would've thought of getting together with my childhood friend, especially considering what happened between us as children, but all went well when my newfound feelings for her were reciprocated.
"Kurama?"
"In here."
I smiled as I saw Ayame walk into the room, Keikoku holding her hand. Keikoku smiled at me and sat on my lap.
"Guess what, Kurama? Mr. Hiei trained me with a sword."
I raised an eyebrow at Ayame, who nodded in confirmation.
"Hiei decided that since she was at a good enough age for a fox demon child, she should be able to handle a sword."
"Since there appear to be no wounds on you, Keikoku, that must be you did a good job."
"All Mr. Hiei did was show me how to hold a sword properly. He didn't fight with me."
"That probably won't happen until you're older. Why don't you play in your room for a while? I need to speak with your mother."
Keikoku nodded and ran out the door. After Ayame closed it, I pinned her to the wall, a smirk on my face.
"Now that I have your attention, Ayame, there is something I need to ask of you."
She smirked back and nodded.
"What might this request of yours be?"
"I wish for you to become my mate. We've been together for a while now, and there's also the fact that Keikoku deserves to have both a mother and father. I love you, Ayame, and I want no one else at my side for eternity but you."
A beautiful smile lit up her face as she wrapped her arms around me.
"I'd love to be your mate, Kurama."
"Good."
As I gave her a deep kiss ,I could feel excitement building up within me. I had some doubts about her answer, but they were put to rest when she answered positively. Right away, Ayame broke away from me and her ears began to move around.
"What is it?"
"Something's going on outside."
We both hurried outside to see a huge bat demon attacking Keiko, who was paying a visit to watch us train for the upcoming Demon World Tournament. Ayame was about to step forward, but I held her back.
"You should go back inside and look after Keikoku. She has most likely seen the bat demon go after Keiko and may need comfort from her mother."
"Good idea."
After giving her a quick kiss and sending her inside, I readied my Rose Whip. The bat demon then turned on me and smirked.
"Ah yes, Kurama. I'd tear you apart, but I'm in the process of making sure Yusuke Urameshi has no incentive to show up. After what he put us demons through, he deserves anything he can get."
"You seem to think you have this all planned out. Perhaps you have forgotten Yusuke Urameshi is a descendant of the late Raizen. iHis Mazaku blood makes him quite strong, and attacking his loved ones will only cause more trouble for you."
"Yeah ,so I suggest you get away from her!"
I smirked as I saw Yusuke in his Mazaku form. When he saw Keiko's wounds, he narrowed his eyes and drew back an arm, forming it into a fist.
"You think that by attacking my girlfriend, that'll stop me from entering the Demon World Tournament?! No freaking way! Anyone that thinks it's okay to cross me is gonna pay for it!"
A glow surrounded his fist as he prepared his Shot Gun technique. The bat demon, for the first time, showed fear on his face as he took to the air.
"I don't have time to meet my demise, Urameshi. I shall get revenge for us demons by killing you in the tournament."
Once he was gone, I assisted Yusuke in getting Keiko into the house. We placed her on the living room couch and I went right to work sealing up her wounds.
"Where's Yusuke?"
"He went outside for a while, Keiko. He's quite angry that the bat demon attacked you and wants to let out his anger before he tends to you."
"Oh, okay. Thank you for helping me."
I smiled and sealed up the last of her wounds.
"It's no trouble at all. Just lay here and rest."
I then went outside to see Yusuke in a nearby forest tearing up everything in sight. I approached him cautiously since he was hard to control in his Mazaku form.
"Yusuke, I sealed up her wounds. You must calm down."
"How can I calm down when I return to see my girlfriend getting attacked?! I almost didn't make it in time to help her!"
"I understand your frustration, but Keiko needs you right now. Blindly attacking trees won't help you forget what happened here."
As my words sunk in, his Mazaku markings disappeared and his hair returned to its normal length. He smirked and shook my hand.
"I guess you're right, Kurama. Thanks."
"No problem, Yusuke. She's on the living room couch if you wish to see her."
I went into my room and saw Keikoku sitting on the bed.
"Keikoku, where's your mother?"
"She went to talk to Mr. Koenma about what happened to Keiko."
"That's a good idea."
"Is she gonna be okay?"
"I made her wounds go away. She'll be just fine."
That's a wrap for part 22. Part 23 will begin in Ayame's POV the night she and Kurama prepare to become mates. Also in part 23,Yusuke and Keiko have a talk about her attack while they babysit Keikoku. Stay tuned to see what happens