Disclaimer: I make no claim to either InuYasha or YuYu Hakusho and make no profit from this fanfiction. The great anime's are owned by the wonderful Rumiko Takahashi and Yoshihiro Togashi.

Pairings: Kagome/Hiei

Rating: T

Prompt: "By the light of the moon"

Word Count: 2,830

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A nervous breath passed Kagome's glimmering lips as she repeated her part over and over in her head. The insistent chatter of the other dancers had her smiling slightly before the maelstrom of butterflies intensified tenfold at the appearance of the head dancer. "They're almost ready, ladies. Get into position and when you go out there, make sure to make eye contact with the male you intend to seduce." She clapped her clawed hands together and the room instantly quieted. "And remember, we are celebrating the Harvest Moon, not your sex drives so keep yourselves in line." She eyed the wolves before turning around and stalking from the room, her tail flicking slightly in her wake.

"Ready, Kagome-chan?" A dark-headed ookami youkai breathed, her excitement making her aura glow brightly.

The miko bit her lip and nodded her head, pushing her butterflies down with an iron fist. "Yeah, I'm ready now." She gripped the harmless pink bauble that rested between her fur-clad breasts tightly. A wave of calmness passed over her soul, settled her nervousness, and the priestess breathed a soft sigh.

Now I'm ready.

The moment the thrumming drums started, Kagome was lost in the music. Her feet flew across the caves rocky floor and danced across the dirt ground, following the flow of the others. Her eyes closed, covering the brilliant blue orbs, and she took a deep breath, tasting the heady scent that coated the dancing circle. Incense burned brilliantly in their holders, like hundreds of thin candles.

A large rock was settled in the middle of the large clearing, it's thinner point staring hungrily up at the starry night sky.

Kagome let loose an astonished breath pass her full, painted lips. It looked better than last years, if that was even possible. Lanterns were hung decoratively along the tall trees, illuminating the area in an ethereal light, as if the small space was straight out of one of the miko's fairy books.

A still, glittering mote surrounded the large rock, which held five silver flutes. Seeing the wind instruments, Kagome swallowed nervously. It's now or never. Lets get this started. She closed her eyes, kneeled at her post and pressed the palms of her hands flat on the earth below her.

The drums pounded harder and her breathing increased before the beating suddenly stopped. That's my cue. She leaped up and raised her arms slowly over her head, falling easily into the dance she had been drilled on with the rest of the Virgins.

"Welcome to the wondrous night, my brothers and sisters! The Harvest Moon is shining full and bright upon us, blessing us with her soft rays. We honor her purity by the Virgin Dance, and pray that she continues to bless us with prosperity and fertility among the woman." Kouga's deep voice echoed across the clearing and everything and everyone froze in silence. His glittering icy blue eyes slowly ran across the expanse of the clearing. "Now, let the Dance commence!" He sat down and shifted till he was comfortable.

The beating drums started back up and Kagome could feel the thudding beat pulse throughout her entire being as she say slowly from side to side, falling into step with the rest of the wolf demonesses. The beat was slow, sad even, and the miko slowly walked to the large stone. I love, yet hate the Cleansing Song. She thought before plucking her flute from its place, and resting the cool metal against her lips. She started playing softly. The wolves who didn't have the flutes floated and twirled around the clearing, swaying to the gentle beat.

Kagome pulled the flute from her lips and twirled in time with the percussion before playing again. Her eyes remained closed. She knew this dance by heart. She played the last few notes, the last note wavering a bit before completely falling away. She kneeled and pressed her empty palm against the ground.

Different music quickly filled the clearing and the priestess slowly rose, her flute falling back into place against her mouth. She twirled and slowly danced around the clearing with the rest of the girls, never once missing a beat or a note in the melodious Welcoming Song.

The flimsy material of her outfit twisted and danced around her legs as she moved with the thrumming drums and soft sounds.

The song grew in strength before falling away into the quiet tone. Her music trailed off and she froze, her flute still in place as the drums faded away.

Her eyes searched the crowd and she was very pleased to note intrigued red eyes watching her. Just wait. The Thunder Song is something special. She thought and had to suppress her smile.

The drums pounded heavily and the male wolves started to chant in their guttural language. Kagome jerked her hip out, throwing her flute in the air. She caught it in one hand, twirled, and threw out the first long note, racing around the clearing quickly. She made sure to keep her body straight with her intended and threw up the wind instrument. She twisted around, half bowed, and felt the flute fall into her hand before righting herself and continuing with her playing as if she had been walking leisurely and not dancing.

Kagome played for a few measures and raced into the crowd when her part was paused. She snatched up the surprised hybrid's wrist and raced back out to the clearing. Situating him in his spot, the priestess threw off the top part of her wispy outfit, the leather-like bikini top shown fully to the crowed and the curious imiko. She brought the flute back up to her lips and played an intricate trill of notes.

Holding the highest note, Kagome leapt back from him and tossed the flute into the air again. Catching it in both of her hands, the miko blew into the instrument with a passion, eyes never leaving his. Her playing became breathier as the drums grew louder and louder until finally, Kagome jerked her body back and arched deliciously before him.

The male wolves started back up with their chanting and the raven dropped before him, laying herself out like a delectable dish that Hiei would not mind devouring. But before he could step forward, the drums started up again and Kagome, as if life was thrown back into her, sprang up on her feet and danced away from him.

Celebration Dance, here I come. Kagome thought and positioned herself amongst the throng of silent girls.

The beat was heavier than the first, pounding through the males, making their blood boil and pulse in their veins as they watched the gorgeous virgins spread out and race towards them.

Kagome stopped five feet from him and raised her flute to her lips and belted out a loud, clear song that spoke of joy and fighting spirit. She danced around him and Hiei, out of the corner of his eye, saw that the males were standing absolutely still.

When her flute fell from her lips, Hiei thought he could move, but found that the song seemed to have woven a spell over his body. Either that or her hypnotic blue eyes had cemented his body to the ground. She undid the tie to the sheer pale half-skirt and threw it over his shoulders, pulling him forward to press her body flush against his. Their eyes never left each other as she danced away from him and started to play again.

The priestess twirled and twisted and danced around his prone form before, once again, throwing her flute up in the air, and catching it before turning her back on him, looking at the male from over her shoulder.

"Let the Closing Dance fill out hearts with hope that the New Year will bring us more cubs!" Kouga said suddenly, breaking the intense stare Hiei had been giving the flushed priestess.

The drums beat was soft, slow and enticingly beautiful as it grew louder with each passing second. Kagome moved slowly, her flute instantly picking up to play her part perfectly, like always. She watched him as she danced around the circle; her body positioned towards him the entire time.

The music grew louder, heavier, had Hiei's blood pumping faster in anticipation of something.

Then Kagome was in front of him again, her flute singing out so beautifully, he felt his soul surge forward and his youki explode around him. His hair rippled momentarily from the intense, roiling energy and his sharp eyes watched as Kagome's own ki slowly floated up towards the night sky, mixing with the rest of the clans.

Her sound slowly faded as the music died down and the miko stepped softly towards him, her arms slipping around his shoulders slowly. Her lips were a breath's away from his when Kouga spoke again.

"And that is the conclusion of the Virgins Dance! Let us cheer those glorious girls, but not for long, my brothers and sisters. The warriors must have their turn in the lime light, so let us bless them and give them the floor." Kouga sat down again and awaited the shift.

Kagome shyly looked up at Hiei before clearing her throat. "You'll have to be bare-chested except for the… uh… skirt-thing." She stammered as his smoldering eyes zeroed back onto her face.

Hiei slipped out of his cloak and pulled his shirt from his body, his sword resting gently on the very top of the pile that had formed in Kagome's awaiting arms. "I'll go put these down. Go take your place." She set the clothes down, picking up the flimsy see-through material and wrapping it around his shoulders. He saw that the other males were getting the same treatment.

The hybrid was at a loss. He had never participated in the ookami youkai's Harvest Festival so he knew nothing of their traditional dances or ceremonies. Kagome gave him a reassuring smile and stood where he had recently vacated. "Don't worry, you'll get the hang of it." She mouthed to him when the drums started to beat rapidly.

And it was as if someone else had invaded his body and pushed his soul to the side because a wave of knowledge crashed into his consciousness and drove him into the starting position, which had mimicked Kagome's earlier pose. His eyes stared at her from over his pale shoulder and the priestess sucked in a deep breath.

The drums pounded harder and Hiei moved slowly, jabbing at the air in rapid succession before falling back into his first position. He continued with the quick-slow movements until the beat seemed to explode with speed and quick beats.

He moved around like he was fighting an invisible foe, eyes never once leaving the miko's straight-backed form.

The Dance of the Warrior didn't last long, but Hiei felt as if he was in a constant euphoric bliss that he only seemed to get when he was in battle or when he indulged himself on his baser desires. It was like liquid fire was swirling inside of him, filling him to the core, his metaphorical glass flowing over with the warmth.

But, all too soon, the drums faded and Hiei settled in front of her, hand cupped under her chin.

Both of their breaths were short, as if they had both been dancing. They hybrid leaned in closer to her, intending on taking advantage of her frozen state, but growled in anger when Kouga spoke again.

"And with the night moving forward, so must we! The feast is ready, so please, head to the dining cave and eat till your heart's content!" The wolf prince jumped down from his perch and walked leisurely over to the blushed priestess. "That was wonderful, Kagome!" He cheered her, reminding her absently of the younger, more inexperienced wolf demon. His arms hugged her tightly and rubbed his cheek against the top of her head.

"I was so nervous before the thing started!" Kagome sighed against his chest. "I had so many butterflies, but when I started it all went away." Her grin spread across her face and she leaned back from him. "I kinda wish you would have danced tonight. You always blew the crowd away."

Kouga shrugged his shoulders lazily. "Yeah, well, when you said you wanted to introduce the hiyoukai to the Harvest Festival I knew I couldn't be your dance partner. But there's always next year, or for our next full moon dance." He winked at her teasingly.

Hiei sat down beside the kitsune and piled his plate full. Even though the wolves were annoying, they did catch some of the greatest (and rarest) meats. He stuffed his face like the Alpha had said to and was full soon after his had started. Patting his slightly bloated belly, Hiei leaned back and rested his hands on his tummy.

Kurama was chatting up a pretty little wolf next to him, so the hybrid let his eyes wander around the room. They landed on the giggling miko, who was seated next to the grinning prince. "Too bad he's straight…" Youko's heavy sigh had the raven-headed demon rolling his eyes in exasperation. "I wouldn't mind tapping both of them, but sadly, I am not so mean as to steal another males intended… Unless it benefits me…"

Hiei glared daggers at the back of the redhead's head and turned away from him after a few minutes. "Annoying pest…" He hissed out loud and blinked in surprise when he noticed the absence of the foot on the table.

Kouga stood up again and spread his arms wide. "Everyone done stuffin' their faces?" He asked and was rewarded with a good amount of 'yeah's'. "Good, then may we finish tonight's festival with the Moon Cleansing, and the Room Cleansing. Come." He moved towards the entrance of the cave. "Let us purify ourselves for the New Year."

Hiei watched as Kagome looked around the room, her blue eyes landing on his form before blushing heavily in embarrassment at being caught. He stalked towards her, his determination stopping any other doubts from making him turn right around and follow the rest of the crowd.

Kagome caught up to him and closed her hand around his wrist. "If it's okay, I want to show you some place special." She didn't meet his eyes, and by her pink cheeks, he knew why.

"Hn." He followed after her and was slightly surprised when she took him down a less-worn path and weaved herself through the dark forest, tiny tendrils of moonlight breaking through the parts on the trees.

It seemed like forever before they finally entered a tiny grotto-like clearing. "This is where I usually take Kouga-kun to purify him of his sins, but since you're essentially my partner, I guess I can purify you." She shrugged her shoulders and kneeled down next to the small pool of water. "Could you come here for a sec?" She asked him politely, a light blush spreading across her face again.

Hiei settled next to her, curiosity claiming his better judgement. She had said she was going to purify him, which him being demon and her being a holy being, which didn't sound to pleasant.

Kagome held one of his hands, palm up, in her own and scooped a small amount of water in her hand and let it pour into his. "I ask that this demon be blessed from troubles during this year, oh Goddess of the Moon. Let me be your hand and help this child of fire and ice calm his elements and allow him peace of mind." She dipped her finger in the water in his hand and traced a line down from under his right eye, re-wetted her finger, and echoed the same motion with his left eye. "Earth and wind." She whispered before covering her finger in the water. "Fire and water." She said and trailed her finger down his nose and over his lips.

The hybrid could feel his insides tingle before the constant struggle to hold himself together just seemed to fade, if only slightly.

The miko smiled happily at her handiwork and using both of her hands, drained his hand of the cleansing water. "That wasn't so bad." She reassured herself and pushed her hair behind her back. Kagome moved around to look at the grotto, her eye softening as she gazed upon the waters surface.

Hiei took a deep breath, settled his nerves, and reached out his hand to grasp her chin. "Onna." He said and was rewarded with her instant correction of her name. "Kagome." He said. "Look at me." His fingers moved her face towards him slightly and her blue eyes widened.

"H-hiei-san?" She stammered uncertainly.

He smashed their lips together, their bodies glowing by the light of the moon, as they were two ethereal beings having descended from above to pay the mortals a visit on this night.

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HBWD's Corner: And there's another drabble! OMG! This one's pretty long, so don't bitch and complain, these one-shots have been on my mind for a LONG time! LOL!