Fields Of Hope

Sequel to Fields of Promises

By Youkiyra Solar Alias Krystal Fox

Krystal Fox: This story idea is my own, but all characters do to with YuYuHakusho are not mine but those who created it.

Chapter 13 The Argument

Light felt something, she needed to stop it. Ignoring the eunich's commands to stay within the walls of the harem.

She dashed away knowing she had to find the bat…it was imperative to his survival possibly even for someone else. The sense of dread in her chest told her that someone was going to be dying body and soul if something was going to be done.

"Guard," she said addressing him, "Where might I find Raasin's chambers?"

"You shouldn't be out here. Its against the rules!" He said looking at her blushing, she was very beautiful.

"Come now you couldn't say no to a pretty face could you?" she said sauntering up to the guard and running a hand down his arm.

He looked at her and followed the edge of her dress and further down admiring her "beauties". "Um..I guess it won't hurt if he did want you…"

"Yes," she said playing with his words, "He wants me and will not appreciate if you withhold me from going to him"

"Um..Um..uh-huh" He said nodding and leading her down the hallway towards some very oranate doors and further down the hallway to a very beautiful set of doors describing the heritage of Raasin's rule.

"There you are my dear…I hope this is sufficient enough…when you need to be escorted back I shall come for you…my lady…" He said before stuttering again.

Entering the room Light knew this would not be the case. She stood shocked at the scene, and horrified as Raasin was going to try and take her best friend by unwilling mating. She would not let this happen.

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Youko could feel it he was loosing his war…and his future mate..

Youko knew this, he had to get his woman or die trying.

Somehow one of the spiders had found him and was trailing him as he tried to find his missing companions.

Hiei watched a silver kitsune running along the roof edging of the castle being chased by a god-awful spider and he knew exactly who this fox was, his memory came back just like that. This was Kurama also having been a partner to the crew many years before during the dark tournament….His memory had been erased..now it was back..he could not let this fox lose in his quest to find his future mate…he loosened his sword. "Kurama! Go!"

The silver kitsune turned his head at the voice and realized it was Hiei…he knew who he was… "that means he remembers…that might be good, or bad…"

Hiei landed in front of the spider stopping its ascent onto attacking the kitsune. He stood there sword at the ready and with the tilt of his head motioned him to move on. "Save them, Raasin is cruel, he will take her if you don't hurry!" He said softly as the fox moved away from the two of them with a speed that was known of the foxes when in great flight of worry.

"Now to rid this world of one more bug." Hiei said to himself as he turned his attention to the ugly creature before him ..

Hiei was able to turn his head just enough to see Yusuke with a look of surprise on his face as recognition returned. *So they have remembered as well* he said to himself seeing Kuwabara also shouting in surpise. They saw the kitsune's form running along and memories filled their minds. Whatever was holding the memories back had been released and the two spirit detectives were gearing up and knew what was going on from the fury in their eyes.

The spider threw something at him and Hiei felt wards encircling his right arm. With a growl he used his sharp fangs to rip through the wards encircling his right arm. There was a sudden horde of demons charging the three of them as they thought an attack against the castle had begun. Hiei's eyes glowed red He felt power surge through his body as he unleashed the dragon of darkness. He creature engulfed the horde that surrounded the short black haired yokai in one towering pillar of shadow flames.

Below him his partners had begun to fight also, Kuwabara and Yusuke sensed what was happening and they both broke away from their attackers who had frozen in fear and headed off as fast as they could. The dragon did not differentiate friend from foe, so the two fled to a safe distance before they even dared to slow down and look back as Hiei and his hell pet took care of the rest of the demons.

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She suddenly felt a fury that was unknown to her and the room began to freeze.

Raasin looked up only to be blasted away with ice and snow his back hit the fire and flames licked up his clothes as blue flames were shot from the enraged female at the entrance. Burning of flames red beneath of freezing flames of blue in front Raasin screamed at the intensity of the feeling of death claiming him.

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Yuusuke felt it, his ancestor was dying and he was becoming ruler. Something he was somehow glad for.

He , Hiei and Kuwabara had killed all these guards easily and were making their way into the castle to help the Youko kitsune out as they could now remember their previous mission and who it was that they had just given to Raasin.

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Youko ran into the room he watched as with the death of the ruler both restraints holding his best friend and Dark run towards each other in the worry for the other.

Light looked at her friend and the kitsune who had just run into the room and felt her legs go out.

Youko dashed forward and scooped up the woman he loved.

"Are they alright?" She asked from his arms.

Kurama only nodded, as his attention remained on the female in his 's arms were wrapped around his neck while her head was tucked under his chin, he could feel her soft curves pressed against his hard muscles and he didn't want to let her go.

It felt right to have her so close.

"Are you alright Light ?" He asked gently, resisting the urge to burry his nose in her silky hair.

He felt her nod before she eased back to look at him.

"What about you Kurama, are you injured?" She asked in her musical voice, her eyes were filled with concern for him and the Kitsune basked for a moment in her undivided attention.

"Only a few scratches." He assured her. Proud that his ability in battle was such that he wouldn't be the one to cause her unnecessary worry. He knew he should put her down, but since she had yet to indicate she wanted to stand on her own, he made no move to do so. He loved her so much and nearly lost her that he did not want to let her go.

But his worry for his best friend convinced him to hurry up so he could return to her. The silver kitsune found the bat demon on his hands and knees, breathing heavily, his body trembling and covered in sweat.

Without a word to his friend, Kurama gathered his friend in his arms his beloved at his side watching with worry at the injuries she could see on her husband's sides. Kneeling beside his friend, neither spoke as he worked and in no time all necessary bandages were placed and carefully wrapped. Once he was finished, Kurama picked up the exhausted bat demon.

He placed him beside his mate who lay on the bed. Satisfied that they were going to be alright he laid Kurone down beside dark. As soon as he left the two began to renew Kurone and Dark quietly leaving the two knowing they needed this time to themselves to renew their sexuality. Besides their marks and reclaiming of what they knew was each others. Just because they could. Besides they might need to make sure of it several times…

Youko returned to his own beloved mate who had gone deep into the woods from what he could tell he followed her .

Ancient moss covered trees looked down on her as she passed under them. Walking slowly she admired the beauty that surrounded her. Unsure how many more times she would be able to see it before she was taken to the spirit world as a prisoner..she only wondered how long she would last without Youko before she would die of heart ache..not long she was sure of that, as she well knew it took a lot to have a loved one removed from her person and she would not be able to stand it for long. Finally she reached her favorite spot, a tiny stream that wound through the large a giant fir tree was a small nook, lined with soft moss. A variety of wild flowers grew along the streams banks as it traveled under the firs exposed roots.

Settling down on the soft green carpet Light spotted a small cream colored flower in the shape of a pale blossom for some reason reminded the Light of her beloved Kurama, as he was now in his true Yoko a stunning sight the fox demon made with his long silver hair and tail blending together as he moved with such easy grace.

Kurama was concerned as he ventured further into the came upon her sooner then he expected too, the trees of the forest liked her and therefore tended to hide her scent, even from was actually not very far from the temple. At his approach her head snapped up, her eyes had the look of a startled what caught his attention was the sight of a little tear drop rolling off of her cheek and onto the ground. Alarm cursed through his body at the sight of her tears.

"Light my beloved what's wrong?" Ducking under a low hanging branch he stepped into the little alcove she sat in.

"Are you injured?" He saw a faint blush touch her cheeks as she shook her head while trying to wipe the tears from her eyes.

"I'm fine, really I am; please don't worry your self about me." She was obviously embarrassed over being seen like this.

Kurama was torn, he didn't want to make her uncomfortable, but he didn't want to leave her alone either. Her tears were threatening to destroy his he lowered his eyes to give her time to compose moving to kneel by her side, he gently cupped her chin in his hand and brought her face up to look at him.

"Light , what has you so troubled?" He asked heart ached when he saw the sorrow in her beautiful had to be something he could do to help her, if she would only confide in him.

He heard the tremble in her voice and had to fight the urge to wrap his arms around her."I will help in any way I can." He told her as he released his hold on her chin. "After all, I am rather good at solving problems." He teased trying to lighten her mood as well as his own.

When she didn't smile he reverted back to a more solemn demeanor."Perhaps if you told me what the problem was." He suggested sitting back on his heels.

"It's no trouble at all; I would like to help if I can." Kurama assured her.

Sighing she took a deep admired him through her lashes as Kurama moved so he was sitting back against the fir tree's thick trunk; it looked like he was settling in for the long just hoped he would still be as relaxed when she finished giving her explanation.

"Youko, I am going to Spirit World and proabaly never coming back"

She was leaving and could never return. Panic was the next emotion he felt, he couldn't loose her!Even if she wasn't actually his, not being able to see her at all, would be like slow torture for his kitsune more primal side howled in fury and fought against his reason, demanding that he remedy that fact immediately. It took every ounce of his control to rein in the impulsive beast.

Regaining his usual composer a thought suddenly struck him.
"If you have a mate by Spirit world standards they would have to take both of us then I would not have to leave you!!!!" He said leaning over her and holding her hands tightly.

Looking once again at Kurama through her lowered lashes, she could have sworn she saw a smile dancing in his eyes, even if his lips hadn't so much as twitched.

Kurama's insides were in knots. His inner beast was laughing gleefully, it being more then willing to help solve this problem and relieve the slender lady of her virginity. But he needed to know more before he jumped in and made an offer that might alienate him from her even before she left.

"If you mate I will not have to leave you!!" he said excited ably again. He leaned forward in anticipation of her answer."You were upset when I arrived, and I'm guessing it's with the leaving part of this problem." A big part of the demon in human form was hoping against hope that perhaps there was another reason. "Am I wrong?"

She nodded blushing bright red… Again she shook her head She couldn't help but blush at the last part of her silent admission.

Light wasn't sure what to expect as she watched him approach, even though he was in him human form, the nearly wicked smile curving his beautiful mouth made him look every inch the hunting fox. She swallowed nervously as he moved to sit right next to her.

"Kurama?" She wasn't sure how to interpret his actions or words.

"The Solution then, is very simple." He remarked, leaning a little closer to her.

Turning her head so that she didn't have to look directly into his intense green eyes she tried to decide what to do.

He stared at her profile for some time a plan slowly started to form in his mind. His beast rejected the idea as being too slow, with too much restraint required. It wanted to take their prize now, to take her and mark her as theirs for all to see. Kurama savagely reined in his instincts, if a little patience was all that was required to reach his goal, then it was a small price to pay in the long run. Seeing as Light had not looked at him since her whispered confession, he took a deep breath and prayed for the right words.

"I apologize if I made you uncomfortable Light ." He leaned closer, bringing his head down to one of her perfectly shaped ears. And she allowed it, even as she wondered if what he was about to say was supposed to be a secret of some kind. Light suppressed a shiver as Kurama's warm breath brushed across her skin a moment before the whispered description of what he could do to help her, made her blush from the tips of her toes to the roots of her hair. Heat flooded her body as his words conjured pictures inside of her mind.

Kurama moved away from her enough that their eyes could once again meet. "You do not have to do anything you do not wish too Light but know I love you." He assured her.

She saw the sincerity in his gaze and felt warmed for a whole different reason. "I know."

His name on her lips accompanied by a slow smile was all the encouragement the redhead needed. Dipping his head he touched lips to the soft skin just below her ear, before slowly trailing them along her jaw to her chin, and then down her neck licking her soft skin between delicate kisses.

When she didn't resist he brought his arms up to slowly encircle her frame, his hands he trailed up and down her spine until she relaxed into him. Then he took a firmer hold on her body and gently maneuvered her to a spot where he could lay her down comfortably on the thick bed of moss beneath them.A part of him was very surprised that she wasn't resisting him at all, in fact her arms came up to rest lightly on his shoulders as he carefully pressed her body into the soft mattress of greenery with his own. But the rest of his senses were reveling in the scent and feel of her, finally, after far too long of wanting, but never experiencing.

Light had never been happier in her life; the most beautiful male in all the three realms was holding her and touching her.

"Kurama?" Her voice was huskier then usual, but the question was clear in her tone.

He silenced her with a finger on her lips, he knew what she was thinking, and he was quick to reassure her. "You need to be relaxed, to lessen the pain." He told her, his voice tender as he removed his finger from her lush mouth. "There will be some, but I wish to make it as little as possible."

Lowering his head he touched his nose to hers, his red hair falling around them like a veil. "If I do something you don't like, tell me, I will stop."

Just looking into his eyes made her heart beat faster then before, and she wished she had the courage to kiss him. Unable to find her voice she merely nodded her acceptance of his explanation.A sigh escaped her lips when he moved and she once again felt his warm lips on her throat. As his lips made their way down along her collar bone, his hands slowly skimmed over her body. She could feel the heat of his palms through the thin material of her long dress.

Kurama was in heaven. He was finally able to touch the woman of his dreams, and from the small sighs starting to escape her throat as his touches became bolder, she was enjoying what he was doing to delicate hands on his shoulders started to kneed his neck and shoulders as he nuzzled aside the silk of her wrap to taste the swell of her breasts. Her taste was unique and he was unable to liken it to anything else he had ever experienced. Slowly, so as not to startle her he pulled her sash loose. He was pleasantly surprised to find that not only did she have on only a single layer wrap, but the only undergarments she wore were a pair of rather exotic panties and bra.

Her breasts were unbound and now bared for him to see. And he was sure he was close to drooling at the sight before him. They were much fuller then he had imagined they would be. Unable to help himself he captured one nipple in his mouth to suckle on the pale flesh. He heard Light moan with pleasure as her fingers tightened their hold on him.

He loved the soft mounds with his hands and mouth, biting and licking until his sweet ice maiden started to move restlessly beneath him.

Light couldn't believe the range of sensations streaking through her body. The descriptions she had been given didn't do them justice. And to have Kurama so close, touching her so intimately was pure heaven. She never wanted him to stop. One of his hands slid lower, several of his fingers dipping beneath the silk underwear she wore. A scream tore from her throat as one of his skilled fingered found her hidden bundles of nerves, and began rubbing the sensitive nub. Her hands sunk into the silky strands of his hair, pulling him closer as her mind went blank and all she could do was revel in the sensations humming through her body.

Kurama couldn't believe how responsive and uninhibited the female beneath him was. Every one of his movements received an immediate response; her scent was spiked with her arousal, causing his head to spin from the intensity. His body was on high alert, his breeches already growing uncomfortably tight. His inner beast wanted him to shred his own clothing so that he could feel her warm flesh against his own. But as much as he wished he could obey his instincts, and loose himself in the taste, scent and feel of her. He had now had a taste of her, and nothing would stand in his way of claiming her. Just not right now.

So with some effort he pushed down his urges and focused instead on bringing her pleasure that she would not soon forget. Her fingers continued to massage his scalp as he removed the last barrier, he couldn't restrain himself enough to keep from ripping the delicate material as he removed it, but Light didn't seem to notice as her body was arching into his mouth as he nipped and licked his way down her belly. Discarding the ruined panties carelessly over his shoulder he settled himself as comfortably as he could between her legs as his mouth finally found its way to her core.

She was already unbelievable wet, and he eagerly lapped up her body's nectar, the taste exploding over his tongue making him instantly addicted to the flavor. With unerring accuracy he found her clit and started teasing the sensitive nerve with his tongue and teeth. It took him several moments to realize that she was already close to the edge of her release, her body seemingly all too eager to reach the precipice. It was with some difficulty that the kitsune reminded himself what he was there for; shifting slightly he carefully slid one finger into her tight warmth.

Biting back a groan when her inner walls immediately tightened on the intruding digit he slowly started a rhythm, moving carefully and deliberately even as he wished it was his cock buried deep within her heat.

With a whimper, Light lifted her hips against his hand. The Kitsune's mouth went dry at the enchanting sight she made spread out before him as she matched the rhythm he had started. His eyes traveled up her flushed body to her face, the picture she made with her eyes closed and her head tipped back, her lush lips parted to emit the most compelling sounds that were seriously testing his back a groan he refocused on his appointed task, before he got too distracted. A second finger joined the first, spreading her wider as he moved them deeper, searching for her barrier. He found it just as Light turned demanding, her hands clutching at his scalp tightened while her head started tossing from side to side, her body surging up against his hand.

"K-u-r-am-a!" Her demanding moan sent a shiver down his spine.

Feeling the strain on his control stretching thin, the kitsune gave her what she wanted, increasing the speed of his thrusting fingers. Leaning down he once again took up teasing her clit with his mouth. He felt her inner muscles tighten further around his fingers as her climax started building.

Her thighs came up to clench around his shoulders as her scent spiked and her passage clamped down on his intruding digits. She came, screaming him name, her body arching off the ground as she rode the waves of rapture flowing through her. When she was at her peak he carefully lengthened his claws and sliced through the barrier, destroying it without the female even to his utter shock, he watched as her entire body was engulfed in translucent blue flames. He was so stunned by the unexpected event that he could only watch in fascination as the fire danced around him because his position between her legs. He could feel the heat, but it did not carefully he removed his hand from her core, intent on licking his fingers clean of her succulent juices and traces of blood. But to his surprise and awe, the dancing blue flames ignited from her body fluid as well, dancing around his fingers and arm.

Remaining in his place between her legs he watched as the fire slowly seemed to sink back into her frame, and he wondered absently what repercussions this unexpected development would have.

The fingers in his hair tightened slightly, bringing his attention back to her face and her heavily lidded eyes. Kurama was sure he had never seen a more enchanting sight then his ice maiden's flushed face. Despite the discomfort of his own body, which was still painfully hard, having denied himself release in this, the first intimate encounter with his chosen female. He went willingly when she used the hold on his red tresses to draw him up until their faces were once again even.

"Kurama…." Her husky whisper was all the warning he had before she surprised him by pulling him down for a deep kiss. Light reveled in the feel of his lips against hers, of his taste combined; she was sure with her own.

Wrapping her arms further around his neck and shoulders she pulled him closer, until their bodies finally met. As cloth met skin the ice apparition felt the urge to taste her fox's mouth more thoroughly, so she gently flicked her tongue against his upper lip. A deep rumble sounded in Kurama's chest at her actions, immediately he deepened the kiss and allowed his own tongue to join hers in a slow sensuous dance. He knew he was in trouble then, as Light tried to pull him closer still, her soft curves pushing into his much harder body. And then her kiss turned demanding, shocking him with its sudden aggression.

As much as his aching body and inner beast were demanding he give in and take her, a small rational part of him would not allow the loss of control. He couldn't bring himself to take advantage of her in the heat of the moment; he couldn't bare it if she had regrets after it was over. It was the sound of ripping fabric that brought him back from his internal battle. The startling sound caused him to pull back abruptly from their kiss. Panting slightly in an effort to draw much needed oxygen into his lungs, it took him a moment to realize what the source of the disturbance was. Light had shredded both his jacket and shirt, and they now lay in tatters around them on the moss covered ground.

Startled emerald eyes clashed with smoldering green that matched his Youko's in desire.

Light was sure now; there were no more doubts in her mind or heart. Kurama was the one she wanted to spend the rest of her, hopefully long life with. It was as if this experience had awakened all of her long dormant instincts, and they had finally showed her clearly what her choices were and how to get what she wanted.

She hadn't witnessed the blue flames her body had produced earlier, at least not with her eyes, but it would not have mattered if she had. All she knew was what she had felt at that moment of pure bliss, and for the first time in her life, she felt powerful. Her mind was set on a single goal; she wanted the legendary fox thief in her arms to be a permanent fixture there. And she also wanted him to finish what he had started, her newly awakened instincts told her exactly what she wanted and needed, as well as the quickest way to convey those he had broken their kiss she had seen the hesitation in his eyes, and she knew she would have to be clear about what she wanted.

Taking a firm hold on his head she attempted to pull him back down to her, when he remained firm, hovering just over her form, no longer touching, she pulled herself up instead, and with no warning sunk her fangs into his left did not hear the startled yelp from the male above her as his warm, rich blood flowed into her mouth. Drinking greedily she used the flow to channel some of her own yokai, forcing it to mix with his, conveying her intent on an instinctual level.

Kurama had no time to react; the last thing he had expected was the lady fox and priestess had marked him. The pain from the initial bite had been more surprising then painful, but before he could react in any way, a hundred images flashed through his mind at lightning speed. The sensation was so intense that he lost the ability to hold himself up and ended up collapsing on top of the female responsible. Memories, emotions, dreams and desires not his own, all bombarded his senses so quickly that he had not time to try to decipher any of them. A part of him was sure that Light had made some kind of mistake; his rational, a more human side insisted that she couldn't have possibly meant to mark him. It had just been a reaction to her experiencing pleasure for the first time.

As much as he wished he could simply mark her in return and then consummate the union on the grounds that she had made the first move, whether she had meant to or not, he couldn't, she meant far too much to him to allow this to continue without a clear understanding in place took several minutes for his head to stop spinning and he was able to regain his coordination enough to lift his weight from Light's form. But it took longer for him to try to form any kind of speech.

"Light do you know what you just did?"

Having had her impart her people's history just before their little make out session, he wasn't sure that she understood what she was offering him. As he watched, the color of her eyes started to soften back to their original shade, she slowly nodded. Unbidden his heart sped up, but he refused to allow the small hope inside of him to show, he had to know for sure. "Do you have any idea what it means?"

Wariness replaced the pleased look on her face, and it was all he could do not to protest the loss of her touch when she released her hold on his shoulders and crossed her arms protectively over her bare breasts. Kurama took the move to mean that she had only just realized what she had done, and the possible consequences that bite could have. His heart dropped, realizing that it had only been the moment that had prompted her to offer herself to him. The look she was now giving him was a mixture of hurt and confusion, causing him to inwardly panic at the thought that he might have missed his one chance to claim her for himself.

Mentally kicking himself for not going with his instincts when he had the chance and dealing with the consequences later, he tried to figure out what to say that would put her back at ease in him presence. As he moved back on his hands and knees so as to give her a little more space, he wondered if perhaps he had been too long pretending to be human, if the people he associated with every day weren't affecting him more then he knew. When he had only been Youko he wouldn't have given a damn if she had marked him on purpose or not, he would have simply taken what he wanted.

Her lashes lowering before he could read what her reaction to his words had been, he was momentarily distracted from trying to decipher what she was thinking when his vision blurred slightly, images that she had transferred to him once again started flashing through his mind, her life history, all the events that had shaped her into who she was today. Forcefully he shoved them aside so he could focus on the female in front of him, he didn't care about her past, he cared about the here and know.

It took a moment for him to realize what it was she had said, and when he did it shook him to the core. She wanted him? He was vaguely aware of her moving away from him, but he was distracted once again by the images forcing their way into his mind's eye. This time he let them come, because finally he realized that they would tell him one way or another, what her feelings towards him were.

She gave a startled shriek when something wrapped around her waist and lifted her off her feet momentarily. But before she could do anything else she was pulled back into a warm body.

"Light ."

She recognized that voice; although it was deeper then it had been only moments on her waist spun her around; a gasp escaped her throat when she found herself face to face with Kurama, in his original form. Golden eyes stared down at her with an intensity that she didn't understand, but before she could think to form a question she was once again lifted off her feet and his warm lips covered hers in a kiss that almost seemed the pain of his earlier rejection Light wasn't able resist him, as soon as she opened for him, the kiss deepened, his tongue entering hers with soft persuasion until she tentatively brought her own into play.

Nothing registered in to her mind other then the touch and feel of the male holding her tightly against his lean form. Her own small hands wrapped around his neck, locking her in place as their tongues dueled. She was sure she would die if he stopped touching her. But finally oxygen starved lungs forced the two apart. As her mind started to clear, Light wasn't sure what to do, every fiber of her being wanted to stay right where she was, but her more practical mind told her that he was simply playing with her. He was a kitsune after all, and they were known for their love of games and trickery, even if she had never witnessed that trait in this particular one. But because of the way he was holding her, there was no way for her to pull away from him.

"Forgive me?"

His soft plea started her. But one look into his golden eyes told her then he was sincere. Unsure as to what he was asking forgiveness for, she couldn't help the confused frown that crossed her face.

"I would give you my soul if you would take it and would serve you for eternity should it gain your favor." The silver kitsune said.

The tall silver haired kitsune sank to the forest floor, arranging the stunned female across his lap so he could free his arms. Gently cupping her face in his large hands, he tilted it upwards, forcing her to once again meet his gaze. He clearly saw her confusion, and mentally berated himself for being an idiot. He knew they had both miss understood each other, he only prayed that he could get it cleared up.

He had been overwhelmed as well as humbled when he had felt the strength of her feelings for him, thanks to the mark he now bore on his neck. He was still trying to figure out how he had not noticed her interest; normally he would have picked up on it very quickly. He was not willing to give up the female in his arms for anything, if he had any say in the matter.

"I would do the same for you!" She said looking down embarrassed at her admission.

"Do you really love me that much?" The rather blunt question was far from his usual subtle self, but he had to ask.

Light nodded as she found herself blushing at his forward question, but his hands on her face prevented her from looking away. Taking a deep steadying breath she realized that this was the moment of truth for her, if he was being sincere, then what she wanted was within her grasp, if she had the courage to take it.

"With all my heart Kurama, I love you with all my heart." She bravely held his golden gaze as she bared her feelings before him. This was what she wanted, more than anything in the world.

The smile that split his face took her breath away. He looked like he had just been handed the world. And she waited breathlessly for is response.

"I love you too Light, I have for so long."

His whispered confession brought tears to her eyes. But she blinked them away as his head once again lowered his head, his kiss was so soft and gentle, it made her feel like the she was the most precious thing in the world. Finally Kurama lifted his head, the feelings inside of him were nearly overwhelming, looking into her soft red eyes he had to wonder what he had possibly done in his long life that made him worthy of having such a beautiful, sweet female return his love.

"Will you be my mate Light ?" He was concerned when his question brought tears to her eyes yet again, but a moment later she gifted him with the most beautiful smile he had ever seen before throwing her arms around his neck and kissing him soundly.

The meeting of lips only lasted moments, then Light pulled back, nodding her head vigorously. "Yes, oh yes!"

Kurama wrapped his arms around her, pulling her tightly to his chest. "Are you sure? There are things in my past, things I've done…."

She placed a hand over his mouth to silence him and shook her head. "I don't care; I love you for who you are now. What is in your past doesn't matter to me. My own past is pretty scary as it is. "

At his doubtful expression she pulled back far enough to allow her to reach behind her and pull her hair away from her left side and tilted her head to the right. Baring her neck and shoulder to him. "Mark me My Love, then there will be no more secrets."

Kurama hesitated slightly, there was so much in his life as Youko that he was not proud of. But he knew she was right, by marking her she would see his whole life and then she could decide if she still wanted him. He prayed to every deity he had ever heard of that she would not change her mind. Leaning forward he rubbed his nose over her shoulder as he took in her intoxicating scent, causing her to giggle, he made a mental note to find all of her sensitive spots, if she would still allow him to once this was over. Licking the place on her shoulder where he would place his mark he gave her one small nip in warning before sinking his fangs into her soft flesh.

He heard her sharply inhale but she didn't make any other sound as her rich blood flowed into his waiting mouth. His whole body responded instantly to the taste of her life giving blood. Eager to get back to their earlier activities he quickly allowed his yokai to mix with hers, forcing it into her body, as she had done to him. When his instincts told him he had given her a sufficient amount he carefully withdrew his fangs and licked the wound clean.

Pulling back to look at his intendeds face, he saw that her head was tipped back, eyes closed, her lashes fluttering occasionally as she attempted to process everything that he had given her. The kitsune pulled her much smaller body close to his chest, holding her tenderly as she remained limp in his embrace. He knew it would likely take her longer to go through the ritual then it had him, since he was at least three times her age.

The giant trees surrounding them blocked out the sun, making time irrelevant. The silver spirit fox sat, keeping a worried eye on the female in his arms as she occasionally whimpered or flinched. The longer it took, the more he became afraid that what she was seeing would change how she felt about him. There were things in his past, many things he was not proud of, and many others that would no doubt be frightening to the woman in his arms.

When a lone tear escaped her closed lids, he was sure she would reject him, but he continued to hold her close while she finished the ritual. Wanting to savor the feeling of her in his arms, in case it was the last time he was ever to experience it. Just when he was certain he wouldn't be able to handle the waiting any longer he felt one of her hands on his chest, a moment before her thick lashes fluttered open. The soft look in her eyes both surprised and gave him hope.

"Will I be able to meet your mother?" She inquired softly, tracing a lone finger along his collar bone.

Golden eyes blinked several times, "You….you want to meet my mother?" Her words were not what he had been expecting.

Light nodded. "She must be an amazing woman; I can see by the way you changed for her, and how much you love her."

Kurama had some trouble swallowing the lump that suddenly formed in his throat. "Then you will still accept me?"

She gave him a funny look. "Why wouldn't I? I love you."

He hung his head slightly. "There are things you must have seen…."

She placed a hand over his mouth to stop his speech. "Life in Maki is hard. It made you strong, strong enough to be able to protect both us and any children we might have. Do not be ashamed of the events that made you what you are today."

Before he could find a way to reply she pulled herself up to kiss him tenderly. Blinking away the moister suddenly gathering in his eyes Kurama lifted her to straddle his lap so he could kiss her more thoroughly.

As the meeting of lips grew more heated, it was Light who pulled away slightly.

"Make love to me Kurama; I don't want to wait anymore."

The kitsune groaned as every cell in his body seemed to react to her soft demand. "With great pleasure My Love."

Summoning some of his yokai he used it to sprout a thick bed of moss, creating an area similar to where this encounter had begun. Light eagerly shrugged out of her kimono when he tugged slightly on the hem. As soon as her arms where free she set about removing the remnants of his demolished shirt and jacket that still clung to his arms and neck. Kurama absently wondered why he had never seen her use her claws before as she made quick work of the fabric, but shoved the thought away in favor of admiring her soft curves with both his hands and eyes.

As soon as his upper body was completely stripped Yukina moved to press herself against him. A soft purr left her lips as an answering growl of pleasure rumbled through his chest at the skin to skin contact. Their lips met yet again as his hands roamed her body, in response the ice maiden scooted higher so that her soft core came in contact with his still confined member.

Kurama threw his head back with a hiss as she began slowly grinding herself against his arousal. The heat of her body quickly soaked through the material of his trousers, and her scent also spiked as she continued to purr at the contact. The fox was only able to take her teasing for a few moments, his body was once again painfully ready to take her, only this time there was nothing to stop him from giving into the urge.

With a quick twist of his body he had her pressed back into the soft bed he had prepared for them, he couldn't resist grinding himself against her core a few more times before he pulled out of her embrace.

Light whimpered in protest at the loss of contact. But when she saw him stand and swiftly strip away his last articles of clothing, her frown turned into a very pleased grin, as for the first time she got to see her soon to be mate in all his naked glory. The heat in her belly increased as she let her eyes travel slowly down his perfectly sculpted body. He stood before her, his long silver hair flowing around his body and mixing with his tails which matched his hair so perfectly in color that it was difficult for her to tell where one ended and the other began.

She knew that he would never do anything to harm her, and from what she had seen of his past, she knew that he was knowledgeable enough to make certain she was ready for his invasion before he took her. Feeling the urge to touch him, she sat up, only to have her outstretched hand captured in one of his own as he knelt between her legs.

She gave him a look of disappointment, but he only shook his head slightly. "Not this time Love, I have only so much willpower in my body." Giving her a quick peck on the lips he gently pushed her back down. "I fear that I might lose control if you touch me, and I do not wish to hurt you."

Still she couldn't help but pout, all that flawless male skin was right in front of her and she wanted to touch him. Her fingers fairly itched to trace all of the hard plains and angles of his muscular form. "Kurama…."

He silenced her protest with a kiss. "Soon Love, I promise." He murmured against her lips, pressing her deeper into the soft bedding. Releasing her captured hand after resting it on one of his shoulders, the kitsune's mouth once again trailed over her jaw and down the column of her throat.

He continued to work his way down her body, using both teeth and tongue along with his hands to once again explore every one of her curves. He was determined to make sure that her body was so eager for completion that when he finally entered her, she would not experience any discomfort.

Light allowed her eyes to drift shut again as a long appreciative sigh left her throat. This was far better then she had ever imagined being with a male would be. Despite the need she felt to explore his body as he was hers, she contented herself with running the fingers of one hand through his silky moon kissed hair while the other lifted to feel the texture of one of his pointed fox ears.

Kurama froze at the first touch if her delicate fingers on his left ear. And what a touch it was, finger and thumb captured the thin appendage before lightly tracing up first the outer edge and then the inner. The sensations caused by the simple exploratory touch sent bolts of pleasure down the demons spin and brought a whimper to his lips. Tilting his head up enough for his golden eyes to capture her soft red ones, he was in time to see a smirk cross her kiss swollen lips, one that very nearly matched her brothers. The kitsune couldn't help but groan as the hand tangled in his hair moved to his other ear to mirror the sweet torture she was inflicting upon him. He was in hell, sweet, wonderful, torturous hell. Light's almost innocent touch had him so hard that it was beyond painful. In his former life he had had many bed mates, but not one had aroused him to the lengths this female vixen did. Knowing that he wouldn't last very long he buried his face between her breasts as he moved one hand to test her readiness. He was forced to take several deep breaths in an attempt to calm himself when he discovered that his hand was actually trembling, and he didn't want to risk damaging her with his claws. But despite how difficult he was finding it, he did not ask her to stop her gentle stroking.

It just felt too damn good.

He gave a mental sigh of relief, which came out sounding more like a groan when he was finally able to part her soft folds and found her nearly dripping with anticipation. Mindful of his sharp claws he slowly inserted two fingers into her heated core. If it was possible he was sure it was hotter then it was the first time he had entered her body in this way. Light's hips instantly surged upward, meeting the careful thrust of his fingers. Her hold on his ears tightened painfully for a few moments, before she seemed to come to herself enough to release the delicate appendages with a breathlessly whispered apology. Kurama lightly nipped the skin in the valley between her breasts as he scissored his fingers inside her passage several times in order to see if she was ready to receive him. In a way he was grateful for her rough handling of his ears, it had given him back a small measure of control. She moved against his hand once again, more insistently this time, making him sure that she was indeed ready for him.

Pulling away from her he lifted himself onto his hands and knees, earning himself a moan of protest when his right hand exited her heated depths.

"Kurama?"

He kissed her once, firmly. "Turn over for me Love."

She gave him a questioning look even as she slowly rolled onto her stomach.

"I am going to take you now Sweetness, in the manor of my kind." He whispered in her ear.

He felt the shiver that ran through her body at his words as he trailed his lips down her spin. Sitting up on his heels he grasped her hips to pull her up onto her hands and knees. Again he saw the question in her eyes as she watched him over her shoulder. But she did not protest or even speak at all, the amount of trust she was showing, humbled him.

He licked and nipped his way back up her spin as he covered her small body with his much larger frame. The sensation of skin touching heated skin brought a gasp from Yukina's lips and a hiss from the spirit fox above her, as his last thread of control was stretched nearly to its breaking point.

Moving the hair away from her left shoulder, so that it cascaded over her right he nibbled at the mark he had given her and then higher, just under her delicately shaped ear, whispering words of love as he finally rubbed his hard member against the lips of her pussy. The moisture her body created seemed to increase as he moved back and forth against her, until his cock was well lubricated and he couldn't handle teasing her any more. It was killing him.

Sliding one hand lightly down her belly he positioned himself at her entrance, slowly pushing inward until the head of his member was inside her tight entrance. Gritting his teeth against the urge to burry himself to the hilt he moved so that both his arms were braced on either side of hers. Holding himself up, but also so that his claws could sink into the ground beneath him. As much as he wanted to grip her lush hips as he moved within her, the laws of his people demanded that female not be held in any way during the first mating, to symbolize her willingness to be taken.

Light couldn't help but gasp as she felt herself being stretched wide by her mate's hard body. He moved slowly, filling her more then she could have ever imagined. There was no pain but the new feelings cursing through her body turned her gasp into a long low moan. Just when she was sure he couldn't possible go any deeper, he did, convincing her that he had entered her womb before his hips finally came in contact with hers and he stilled.

She could hear him panting in her ear as she hung her head and tried to catch her own breath as her body grew accustomed to his invasion. Absently she noticed how the muscles and tendons in his arms stood out in sharp relief as his hands dug into the soft earth beneath them. And how his long silver hair fell around their now joined bodies, creating a moon kissed shroud. It didn't take long before she felt the heat once again pooling in her belly start to wind tighter and she felt the urge to move. Following the newly discovered instincts within her, she rocked slightly, not moving far as she was unsure of the result. A low rumble echoed through Kurama's chest and she felt it vibrate against her back as he mirrored her tiny motion. Feeling something soft brush against her legs she glanced down in time to watch several of his silver tails wind around her legs, tickling her inner thighs as several more moved up her sides to do the same to her belly and breasts.

"Kurama……" She moaned rocking a second time.

Taking her whispered plea as permission he pulled out until just the tip of his member was inside of her, the movement also caused his tails to trail deliciously across her body. Then almost as slowly as the first time he sunk back into her body. Dragging moans of pleasure from both of them.

"More Kurama." She demanded, not really sure what she was asking for, but knowing she needed it, and that he would know what she was sure he had died and gone to heaven, her hot sheath was so tight it made his head spin. A small part of him was pleased that she hadn't felt any discomfort at his entry while the rest of him was more concerned with giving her what she had asked for.

With a growl of approval he started a rhythm, thrusting in and out of her delectable body. Slowly at first then gradually picking up speed as his body threatened to explode at any moment and he wanted his mate to find her release first. The sounds they made mirrored each other just as her body moved to the tempo he set, meeting him thrust for thrust, her inner muscles holding him tightly, massaging his member with each confined to keeping his hands braced on the ground he used his long flexible tails to teases her body as the pace increased again and then again until all she could do was arch her back and take his hard pounding thrusts. Soft keening cries issued from her throat each time he impaled himself in her soft body.

Urging him on.

A mist like substance began to form around the demon and demoness as their yokai was released and their inner beasts took over the coupling, the pace at which their bodies moved turning nearly brutal in its and gasps turned to howls and snarls as the couple became blind to everything but each other and their nearing release. The very air around them reflecting their inner emotions as their yokai became a tangible thing, taking shape as it wrapped around their bodies. Kurama's took the shape of his truest form, a silver five tailed fox, while Light's vixen form mixed with that of the human she truly was looked like it contained a snow storm, before suddenly it combusted into translucent white-blue flames.

With blinding intensity the two yokai's combined as the couple found their release together. Kurama's roar echoed off the surrounding trees, announcing to the world that his claim had been staked.

The huge amount of yokai being released into the surrounding area effected all the plant growth and even the air. As the couple collapsed together in blissful completion, neither noticed the changes around them. They only had eyes for each other, whispering words of love as exhaustion claimed them both.

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Krystal Kitsune :Ok I finally did it, are you all Happy!!! Stop sending me threatening e-mails, you do not know where I live and you can not injure me over the internet with strangulation.