Last time on The Courtship

The council doesn't look like it is prepared to rule in Koenma's favor. Lord Takahiro gets cocky and insults Botan. Koenma introduces him to his left hook. The priest shows up and verifies that Koenma and Botan are indeed married and also that Akemi (Koenma's former betrothed) is married to her secret love Isamu.

"So why didn't you tell us?" Keiko demanded when she heard the news. She was highly indignant about the fact that Kurama and Shizuru had been chosen to witness the secret wedding instead of her and Yusuke.

"Because you two can't keep a secret. You're both blabbermouths," Shizuru replied, almost as tactless as her brother in law; but like Hiei, always brutally honest.

"What? That's not true!" Keiko cried. "Botan! Is that why you didn't tell us?" she asked, eyeing her friend intently.

"Well, uh…"

"That about sums it up," Koenma answered for her. He had his hand in a bowl of ice.

"Well, whatever. Too bad you weren't in the meeting," Yusuke informed his wife. "It was more dramatic that those soaps you watch."

"Don't remind me!" Keiko whined. "What happened to your hand, Koenma?"

"He introduced Lord What's-his-face to his left hook," Yusuke answered proudly.

"Really? You actually hit him?"

"Yeah you should have seen it!" Botan exclaimed excitedly (and a bit aroused) "He even left a mark!"

"What did he do?" Keiko asked.

"He insulted my wife," Koenma answered. "I do not tolerate such disrespect."

"Well, good! He deserved it!" Keiko reassured him.

"True enough," Koenma answered. "But try telling that to my aching hand."

"It gets easier with time," Kuwabara assured him. "My fist used to hurt every time I landed a good one on Urameshi."

Yusuke raised his eyebrows. "So that's what you dream about. And here I thought you dreamed about what you and Hiei-"

Hiei cut him off with a growl. "Will my Katana have to make another appearance, detective?"

"Oh, calm down Mrs. Kuwabara," Yusuke joked. "I know how vigorously you defend your husband's honor-"

"Shut up!" Hiei exclaimed, his face as red as a cherry. Everyone else there hid their faces to suppress the giggles that were threatening to escape.

"Anyway," Koenma decided the best way to diffuse the situation was to change the subject. "I have not intentions of hitting anyone else like that. I'm not a fighter."

"Whatever you say slugger," Yusuke said, clapping him on the back. "I guess I'm starting to rub off on you."

"In more ways than you realize." He immediately regretted sharing that little piece of information.

"So I noticed. I see you've grown-"

"Urameshi! There are women here!" Kuwabara exclaimed.

"Yeah, whatever. Since you're already married I guess no bachelor party, huh?"

"I hadn't planned on having one, Yusuke."

"But we have to have something!" exclaimed Keiko. "Some type of party since you snuck off and eloped."

"It was for the best," Koenma reassured her. "You've never been to a royal wedding. Hours and hours of boring ceremony. But I suppose we could have a reception. Let's make it Saturday. That will give you time to plan and be fitted for proper attire," he informed his wife.

"Awww," Yusuke whined. "I thought I had gotten out of the boring wedding stuff. Do I have to come?"

"Yes," his wife informed him.

"Hn. Too bad detective," Hiei snickered. He had no intention on coming to the reception. He had done enough favors for this couple.

"Hiei will be there too," Kuwabara informed Yusuke. "You two can sulk together."

"I'm not coming," Hiei said stubbornly.

"Yes, you are," Kuwabara corrected him.

"Whatever."

"We'll see you all on Saturday," Kuwabara confidently informed the group as they left, squabbling.

Later that evening, Botan met Shizuru and Keiko at Shizuru and Kurama's place. Evidently, they had some gifts that could not be presented at the wedding reception.

"And what's this?" Botan asked, opening a gift from Keiko. "Edible chocolate body paint!"

"Yeah, well you can never have enough chocolate! And it tastes really good!"

Shizuru gave her a video entitled The Goddess. "I'm sure you will both find this entertaining," she said.

Keiko gave her some very, very naughty lingerie. "I had fun picking this out. I even got some for myself. Yusuke will thank you when he sees it."

"Who are you and what have you done with Keiko Urameshi?" Shizuru asked.

"I'm still me!" she exclaimed. "But I tried something the other day and Yusuke asked me the same question."

"Let me guess: something from the video?" Shizuru asked.

"Yes, I made a sundae with his…his…" She didn't have to finish because Shizuru burst into a most undignified laughter. "Well I'll be damned," she said. She turned to Botan. "So Blue, how was your first time?"

"It was beautiful…" she said dreamily. But they were more interested in what happened the morning after.

"So you like to be on top eh? Well I'm sure you could use these," she said, handing Botan one last box. Inside were a pair of handcuffs.

"Thank you! I will try these out tonight!"

"I'm not sure who the biggest hentai is; him or you," Keiko commented.

"That's a lot of talk coming from you, miss ice cream sundae," Shizuru teased. Keiko flushed scarlet.

Elsewhere…

"This is my last round," Yusuke announced to the group. "Cant gamble away my salary to you jokers."

The spirit detective team and Koenma had gathered at the Kuwabara's place for a few rounds of poker. Koenma had gotten the hang of the game and won a few rounds, but Kurama was winning. No surprise there.

"This was your idea Yusuke," Koenma reminded him.

"Yeah, well you wouldn't let me throw a bachelor party with strippers," he complained.

"That would hardly be appropriate for a deity. And he's no longer a bachelor," Kurama admonished.

"Yeah well, punching a guy in the jaw and gambling are not 'appropriate' either," Yusuke countered.

"Yeah, you really are becoming a bad influence on me," Koenma commented.

"I'll bet Botan doesn't mind," Yusuke teased.

"Shut up," Koenma was quick to answer.

"Yeah, I'll bet she's extra friendly tonight to show her appreciation. Plus, I saw the gift Keiko is giving her. You're in for a treat."

"You have no shame Yusuke," Koenma sighed. But he couldn't wait to see what Botan's gift was.

"Yeah, I get that a lot. Speaking of which," Yusuke got up and went to the couch. He handed Koenma a box. "From me and three eyes. The other two wouldn't go in on it with us, so they get no credit."

"Yusuke, please tell me you didn't buy that. I thought we agreed that was inappropriate." Kurama had guessed that Yusuke would not heed his advice.

"No, you and Kuwabara said that. Me and Hiei had nothing to do with that."

"Oh boy," Kuwabara muttered.

Koenma opened the box. It was entitled Newlywed Survival Kit. Inside was a satin blindfold, handcuffs, a small paddle, and various other toys, oils and creams, some flavored and some not, but each with a unique function.

"Interesting," Koenma said as he looked over the contents. "Hiei, this is from you too?"

"Hn." That was all the admission Koenma was going to get.

"Well…thank you."

"Aha! Told you he'd like it!" Yusuke exclaimed.

Kurama chuckled. Apparently his little 'talk' with Koenma had awakened his sexual curiosity.

Later that evening, husband and wife returned to spirit world, each laden with naughty and informative gifts.

"What's that?" Botan asked her husband, coming closer and eyeing the box that Yusuke had given him. "Newlywed survivor kit?"

"Yes, from Yusuke and Hiei. I think you will find the contents quite interesting."

"I can't wait! And I have some stuff to show you too!"

"Why don't you go first, Botan?"

Looks like another round of naughty fun! Congratulations Botan and Koenma! May your marriage be blessed with prosperity and many children. That's what you're supposed to say right?

Well, that concludes this story. Sorry this chapter is so short but mission accomplished! Don't worry; I've got more stories coming your way. Just getting the creative juices flowing.

Loves you all!

NG714