Here is the Monday chapter a day early to make up for my lateness on Friday's, Enjoy.

Chapter Nine:

Youko sighed quietly shutting his mates office door. Trying to ignore his pacing mate as he spoke softly. "This is not Youmaru's, OR Kuronue's fault." He stated a bit sharply. "It happens." He stated bluntly. He left out it was more likely to happen when a fox was in heat. Considering it was Youmaru's first heat he was a bit surprised he did get pregnant. But a pregnancy from one's first heat was not unheard of, it's happened on a few occasions. They were just unlucky enough to be the newest to those 'few occasions'.

Youko sighed softly watching his mate for a moment. "While I don't blame Kuronue, I feel he should be held responsible." He stated softly. As in for the kit he beget. He wouldn't let the bat skip out and leave his kit to raise the little one all by himself. He didn't want that to happen to Youmaru. Looking up to his mate he sighed, "If Kuronue is staying where I told him, I know where he is... I can bring him back here-But you must promise me you wont maul him."

Sesshoumaru seemed to stare at his mate for a while before a growlish huff escaped him. "This Sesshoumaru will not maul the bat if he will take responsibility. If the bat refuses this Sesshoumaru will make him regret that choice."

Youko couldn't help the faint smile that reached his face, "Of course dear" he stated with a soft chuckle. "I'll go fetch him then." He stated gently turning, "I should be back this evening, if not noon tomorrow at the absolute latest." He looked back at his mate and gave a bit of a glare, "And no following me, you need to watch the kits." he stated a bit sharply. "Besides its my old den, the plants there wouldn't know you're not a threat."

After that was said he gave his mate a grin, "Don't worry, I'll be back before you know it!" Then with a turn he was out the door, silver tail flicking once behind him. He headed for the room his kits would be in, well, except Youmaru who was in bed. He opened the door and smiled softly to his girls.

"Guys, I'll be gone for the evening." He stated gently, looking to Rin he smiled, "Please help Sesshoumaru with the twins?" he whispered softly as he hugged her.

Rin smiled and gave a nod, like he needed to even ask! "Hai Youka-kaa-sama."

Youko smiled and slowly moved from Rin and hugged the twins, "You little vixens, behave I don't want to come home and find out you gave your father a hard time." He stated softly, but sternly.

The kits knew better than to misbehave when their mother wasn't around to protect them from daddy's wrath so they nodded smiling, "okay mommy" they both chimed.

Youko smiled softly, looking to Youtaira he purred and hugged his eldest, "watch over your brother for me." he stated softly.

Youtaira chuckled and gave a nod, "I assumed as much, I have a feeling father will be busy with the...wonder twins." she giggled. She loved her sisters, don't get her wrong.

Youko nodded, "I'll see you guys at lunch tomorrow if not at breakfast."

Then he left the room, then making sure he'd have the seeds he wanted in his hair, he headed off.

Youko hadn't been in to much of a hurry to reach his den. So it was early evening when he arrived. He smiled as the plants swayed and he couldn't help but move to greet each one. "I'll have to get Sesshoumaru to let me take you back with me some time." he purred softly to his dear plants.

Turning his head the silver fox took a deep breath, taking in the scents. Not sure if Kuronue was here right at the second, but his scent was fresh, so at least he listened. "Oi! Kuronue!" He called into the dens entrance. Then waited, not parting from his plants for the time being.

Hearing nothing he sighed. The stupid bat was probably out doing god knows what. With a stretch he headed into the den. Glancing around he smiled a bit. He did miss his dens. Each was slightly different, but they all had the same feel. Probably because they went down into the ground and expanded for probably a good mile or so. He stretched and wandered into the one bedroom that use to be his own.

The silver foxs ears folded back and he growled a bit. That bastard. He either slept in the room or was at least on his bed. He'd have to rip him a new one. He tossed the covers away and sighed. He was exhausted. He got into the habit of taking naps after the kits were born. Didn't help he felt safe here, it was one of his dens. The plants would devour anyone who wasn't known to them.

So despite the bats smell on his bed, he moved and laid down in it sighing softly as he relaxed. Maybe a nap wouldn't hurt. Surely Kuronue would know better then to piss him off and behave if he got here before he woke..

The night air sang in Kuronue's ears and ruffled his hair quite pleasantly as he glided along on silent wings. He had just perpetrated a successful heist of a lovely necklace to make up for the one he ... returned to Kurama. Landing nimbly atop the tree covering the entrance of the fox's den, the bat had no trouble making his way through the foliage and to the hidden door. Kurama's plants knew him, and would never hurt him unless he acted first.

So when the bat made his way inside, he was very much surprised to sniff out his old companion. Oho! Had he left the dog? Hmm? Come to visit his long lost partner and team up once more? Ignoring the voice in his head that told him he was an idiot, Kuronue swaggered into the fox's bedroom to ogle the sleeping figure appreciatively. Just like the old days!

So, of course, he took it as his due to caress his hand along the blanket and drag the edge down to play with the fox's tail. He knew how much Kurama liked that, and, mmm-boy did Kuronue have a taste for fox. Thinking about it gave him a brief flashback of the kitsune's son, and his lecherous grin widened at the ridiculous daydream of a threesome between his two favorite silvers and himself.

A soft purring sound escaped the fox as he moved slightly. Still rather heavy with sleep his sleep-fogged brain didn't remember he wasn't at home, and there was no way it wasn't his mate. A soft purr escaped him, "So you can teach old dogs new tricks" He purred out sleepily. He had tried to get his mate to understand he liked his tail being played with but either Sesshoumaru hadn't cared, or never seemed to really remember and the fox had to constantly bug him for it.

Mildly offended that the fox would dare mistake his touch for a mangy mutt, the bat was not stupid enough, however, to speak and break the illusion. Taking advantage of the vulnerable kitsune's sex drive, he climbed onto the bed and settled himself across Kurama's legs while stroking the silver tail with deft fingers.

The fox was enjoying his tail being messed with, and was actually starting to slip further back into slumber. He was still purring and didn't mind the weight against his legs. If it meant his mate would keep playing with his tail he wouldn't fuss. If he'd been more awake he would of been more confused as to his mates actions, but right now the content sleepy fox didn't care.

Kuronue's hands slid up the fox's back to pull the loose fitting haori off, and as he passed, his sensitive fingers noticed a bit of swelling. Violet eyes gleaming, he pressed down and thrust his hips against Kurama's with a pleased hum. He always knew the fox was a masochist at heart!

A yelp escaped the fox when pressure was applied to his sore back. What the... Sesshoumaru wouldn't... The fox was pulled out of his sleepy daze blinking a few times. Wait... A growl started to escape the fox, "You have five seconds to get off me."

"Five seconds to get off? I know I'm quick, but I can't imagine it'd be very good for you." Kuronue leered as he humped forwards a second time.

A snarl escaped the now seething fox, and claws went for the bats face as he twisted to lash out at him.

Kuronue caught the fox's wrists easily and his leer became a twisted sneer as he crushed the snarling kitsune to the bed, "Not in the mood, lover boy? Such a pity."

Youko snarled trying to twist out of his grip. "Let me go you stupid bat!" He growled glaring up at him.

"What if I'm comfortable like this, you sexy fox?" He countered easily, wings spreading and fanning out to cover the fox in his shadow.

Youko growled, his youki starting to flare as plants started to grow and reach into the room. "Get Off!" He snarled one last warning.

"Or what?" He cooed, malicious glee lighting his face. Oh how he loved to rile the kitsune up!

Youko growled, "OR You'll never get to see your kit." He snapped growling as he was still seething. A bit longer and the plants would be able to reach them.

Kuronue froze. Violet eyes grew so wide one would fear they'd pop right out. "My... what?"

"You heard me you stupid bat" He growled glaring up at him... In the bats moment of shock Youko shoved him off, not caring he landed off the bed and Youko was soon standing above him. Hands on his hips as he glared, "Why the hell do you think I traveled here? For my health?"

Kuronue just continued to stare, completely gobsmacked, "But... I ... -What-?"

Youko rolled his eyes. "Do you even know where kits come from you stupid bat?"

Kuronue sputtered some more, but nothing fully coherent. He was just stunned beyond words. What? WHAT?

Youko rolled his eyes, "My kits are smarter than you." He growled a bit but shook his head. "Kits come from sex you stupid bat. Who was someone you had sex that I would know about?" He asked, hoping the bat had enough brain power to put it together now.

The bat's jaw finally closed as he slapped his hand to his face and moaned. "Are you fucking serious, Kurama? I'm too young to be a dad!"

Youko stared at him as if he were crazy. "You're what, 500? 600?" He honestly didn't know how old the bat truly was, 'hey what is your age' is not a question Youkai's really worry about.. "And your options are, come back with me and take your role as father, or my mate will rip you apart into pieces for doing that to his kit and not taking responsibility for it... Your choice really." He stated waving a hand dismissively as if he didn't care which Kuronue chose.

"I'm only in my first thousand..." Kuronue huffed, turning his head away to hide the lie behind it. "But... ugh. I don't particularly fancy becoming shishkabob. I could give this fatherhood thing a try..." He rolled his eyes and looked away, grumbling.

Youko rolled his eyes. "Good, I wouldn't want my mate to have to come here and make a mess of my den." He stated bluntly. He moved, and nudged the bat with a foot. "Get off your ass and out of my room. We leave in the morning, Go sleep."

Kuronue frowned when he was nudged. "I'm going I'm going!" he stated as he got off the floor, brushing off his clothes. "Are you sure I can't just stay here~"

"GET OUT!" Was practically roared out as Youko shoved the bat out of the room.

Kuronue chuckled as he went back to his room. But once there the smile fell. Shit. Kids. Damn.

-End Chapter nine-

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