Pine, Roses and Lavender
AN: this chapter was written before people suggested a lemon. I am currently working on the lemon and will post it on AFF for those intrested in reading it. I'll post a link to it on my bio when I get it done. Now on to the Fic
Chapter Ten: The Morning After
Kira woke up snuggled against her mate. They retired to a cave where a night of passionate love making ensued. A smile tugged at her lips as she remembered what they did last night. Hiei lay purring contentedly as he pulled his mate closer to him. Kira watched her koi as the faint signs of the new morning filtered into the cave. Catlike, she slipped from his embrace and went to the mouth of the cave to watch the sunrise. She draped a blanket over her shoulders to block the cold of the mountains and wrapped it around her naked body. She already missed the natural heater that her koi was. The sky started to get lighter as the sun made its way to the sky. Oranges, pinks and purples streaked the sky when she felt arms wrap around her waist and was pulled back into a strong chest.
"Morning koi" Kira chirped. Hiei nibbled on her neck in response. Kira twisted in his embrace so that she was facing him and wrapped her arms around Hiei's neck. Hiei closed the distance between them and captured her lips in a mind blowing kiss. They were close to making out when a cough nearby made them break apart. Kira looked to see who disturbed them to find her brother in his ningen form.
"Ohayoo gozimasu Hiei-kun and Kira-chan." He smiled at his twin and brother in law. "Shall we return to the land of the living?" Hiei 'hn'. He eyed Kurama warily, pulling Kira closer to him. Even though Kurama was Kira's twin, Kurama was still a male and possible threat to his mate. Kurama lifted an eyebrow in surprise but raised his hands in his defense. "I'm not challenging you for your mate, Hiei; I wouldn't bring any harm to her either." Hiei relaxed a little, and let Kira retrieve her clothes that weren't burned away.
"Hiei…can I talk to you outside for a bit?" Kurama asked, watching Kira move deeper into the cave. He then left the cave and waited for the fire demon.
"Hn?" Hiei asked as he joined his friend, after dressing in his pants.
Kurama looked out at the forest. "Hiei… I know it's too late for this talk, but you moved past me yesterday to get to Kira…"
"Get on with it Fox"
Kurama looked at Hiei. "If you hurt Kira…in any way… I will kill you, friend or not."
"I won't hurt her." Hiei bristled.
"I know… I just wanted to make sure you knew… You'd do the same thing for Yukina."
Hiei nodded and relaxed. Kurama had a point.
"Understood… Kurama?" Hiei asked, looking at the ground, trying to find the words he wanted to say
"Yes Hiei?"
"I don't want anyone to know… I don't want Kira put into unnecessary danger till my enemies are destroyed"
"I understand. I won't say anything"
"Hn…Let's go back inside" He moved back inside. Kurama followed.
"Oh…Botan tracked me down this morning… Koenma has another mission for us" Kurama said. He sat down calmly and waited for the fireworks.
Kira came back into the main part of the cave, dressed in the pale teal tunic top and white gi type pants that she found towards the back of the cave. Apparently Kurama used this cave before and stashed some clothes and stuff in here. Kira shifted back to her ningen form and combed out her hair as she listened in on her brother and mate's conversation.
"Another mission?" Hiei growled
"Hai, Koenma wants us to meet him this afternoon. If we hurry, we can make it in time."
"I WILL NOT LEAVE MY MATE SO SOON AFTER CLAIMING HER." Hiei yelled obviously pissed about Koenma's timing.
"Yes I understand that…but Yusuke and Kuwabara will wonder where you are. Hiei, you just told me that you want to keep your relationship with my sister under lock and key till all of your enemies are destroyed and not going is going to arise suspicion. Genkai will protect her till we get back." Kurama tried to reason with his fiery friend.
"Please Hiei-koi, go to the meeting. I'll be fine till you get back" Kira pleaded with her mate. Sure, Kira didn't want Hiei to go, but from what she learned from her time with her brother, their job was important to all three worlds, and Kira was willing to sacrifice her happiness for innocent people could live to see another day. Kurama smiled at his sister then turned back to Hiei. Hiei, however, was glaring at his mate while thinking: 'Doesn't she know that we need bonding time? That if something happened to either of us during the first couple of days of cementing the bond; it might seriously damage our relationship.'
Yes I know, but I am willing to risk it if it means that innocent people will live. Kira spoke though their bond.
Since when did you care about those ningens?
Just because I am afraid of them doesn't mean I'd wish harm to them. Please Hiei, do it for me?
Fine, But if something happens it's your fault. Kira smiled and hugged her mate. Kurama simply rolled his eyes and looked away. Soon the three of them left the cave and made it back to Genkai's temple before the time for their meeting. Genkai greeted them on the stairs. When she noticed the claim mark at the base of Kira's neck, she glanced knowingly at Hiei.
"Master Genkai, can you protect Kira till Hiei and I get back?" Kurama asked.
"Hai, I will." Genkai agreed, "Come Kira, Yukina is waiting for you." Kira gave Hiei a chaste kiss before following Genkai into the temple. Hiei watched the retreating form of his mate before he and Kurama flitted off towards the Rekai portal.
A pair of beady eyes watched as the female youko kissed the fire koorime before following the old woman into the temple, then they followed the fire koorime and male half-youko as the demons flitted off somewhere.
So the little twin of Yoko is Hiei's new mate. Gouki and the master will be very pleased Kujirada thought as he watched as two human girls walking up the steps and entering the temple. Kujirada took one last look at the temple before turning and hurrying back to his Master.
"Oh, Kira-chan, you're back." Keiko squealed when she and Kuwabara's older sister entered one of the side rooms off of the kitchen. Kira looked at her strangely.
"Er, ohayoo Keiko-dono, why did you squeal like a pig?" Kira asked.
"We're going to have a party, Kira-chan. Yukina-chan, Keiko-chan and their boyfriends have an announcement to make tonight. You are invited." Shizuru responded.
"One would have a party for an announcement."
"Hai, but of course it would have to be a very special announcement." Keiko explained almost dreamily. Kira was curious about what kind of a special announcement would be to warrant a party but suddenly felt very ill. She excused herself as she ran to the nearest bathroom. There wave after wave of nausea washed over her, as she threw up the contents of her stomach.
KitsuneFoxfire: Sorry for the cliffie. So what do you think the special announcement(s) are going to be? Or what's wrong with Kira? Or what is Kujirada's master is up to? Please review and tell me your thoughts. I love all of the reviews I have gotten so far. Thanks guys. Ja ne.