Yu Yu Hakusho Fan Fiction ❯ Prince of Thieves ❯ To Free a Slave ( Chapter 5 )

The Prince of Thieves

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Youko Kurama turned his head at the sound of that deep voice. His son belonged to him? Did that mean that this was his son's mate? Golden eyes surveyed the new demon. No, it was not love shining in the other's eyes- just possession. Hmm… Simple as that may seem, it did not mean that this demon was not his son's lover. Kurama made vines shoot out and hold the younger Youko against a nearby tree.

"This child is yours?" Kurama asked him, "It would seem, that since he is my son, he is mine."

Yellow, slimy eyes stared back at the Youko. His eyes reminded Kurama of the time back in grammar school when they visited Tokyo zoo. They were the eyes of a snake. The look in them sent chills up his spine. But after living as long as he had, he has come across eyes like the one's in this demon's head before. While he had chills on the inside, his face held only the cold, deadly look of the legendary bandit. No emotions were ever shown on his handsome face in a fight. Kurama put a finger under his chin with a little grin, and looked at the demon waiting for answer.

"Master, please! I am truly sorry, just don't hurt my father. Please, Master!!" begged the helpless Youko.

Hearing this, Kurama raised one silver eyebrow. Master, ne? So that is their relationship. Understanding the demon ways back in the Makai, he knew of only one way to grant his son his freedom. Kurama had lots of questions. He just hoped he got the chance to ask them to his offspring. A small smile graced his lips.

"You own him?" Kurama said.

"Yes, does it bother the king of thieves that I have his son? Hahaha!! Youko, he is mine and a great fuck he is!!" roared the demon.

Hiei glared at the demon. But, taking note of his lover's body language, he didn't move. But he was ready if Kurama needed his help. No one would hurt his fox. Not while he was alive that is.

"Then I offer you a fight for him. I win- I get to keep him. Oh, and if I lose… you get to keep me?" Kurama offered him.

Hiei's eyes widened, but only for a minute. What was his crazy fox up to now? Would he truly risk his life for a child he just meet? Then again they had a strong bond- a blood bond. Hiei knew he would do the same if he found out he had a child. But for that to happen he would have to cheat on his kitsune, and that would never happen. Hiei was loyal to his friends. Even more so to the two- Yukina and Kurama- that he loved.

"Interesting…I shall just have to take you up on it," the demon said with a smirk.

"Kurama have you lost your mind?" Yusuke yelled out.

"Yusuke, stand back and let me handle it," Kurama said, never moving his eyes from his opponent.

Then, in a flash, the two attacked one another. No, rather the demon, Toranu, attacked while Youko dodged the blows. Silver hair flew in the wind. His tail was moving side to side in an excited way. His ears were standing straight up, alert for any sounds. Kurama was not yet breaking a sweat.

Kurama's son watched in fear. He knew his master was only toying with the legendary silver Youko. His master was very powerful. He did not wish for his father's death- not since he had just met the famous Youko. He silently prayed to Inari for his father's safety.

Hiei followed their movements closely. He would jump in if he was needed. He could tell that Kurama was still trying to find his opponent's strengths and weaknesses. The fox loved to do this in a fight, and never failed to do it. And his habit never failed to annoy Hiei. That Baka fox would never listen to him when he told his lover that to kill fast was best. Hiei had faith in Kurama, though, that he would kill the intruder.

Yusuke watched his friend. If Kurama was knocked out, he would send that youkai bastard to hell. No one messed with his team. His friends were as close as family to him- even the pretend-outsider Hiei. Brown eyes followed the battle closely. He did not understand why Kurama was putting himself in danger all for a son he just met. He could not help but glance at the Youko still tied to the tree. Golden eyes watched in a silent, frightened stare. This made Yusuke think that maybe, just maybe, the kit was worth it after all.

Kuwabara had broken free from his grass ropes and was staring at Kurama. He did not understand what Kurama was doing. What did it matter if this new demon took the young Youko back, as long as they got the jewel? He just didn't get it. He walked over to Yusuke.

"Why is Kurama putting himself in danger like that? He could get killed," Kuwabara asked.

"Shut up!" Hiei said turning his head and giving his I-will-chop-you-into-many-pieces look.

Yusuke hearing this and knowing what could happen said, "Let's not fight, kids. Kurama might need our help."

"I am done playing with you, Kurama, so now, you shall die," the demon said.

Kurama gave him a cold glare.

Then, the demon ran towards Kurama. Kurama moved to flip backwards only to run into a ball of youki. It shot through him and broke his right leg. Four move energy balls went towards the Youko. Kurama had no chance to move. They hit his other leg, both arms, and lastly, his chest. Kurama fell to the ground with a short cry. Youko soon disappeared, reverting back to his default form of Shuichi.

Yusuke, Kuwabara, and Hiei called out the Youko's name. Fear filled their hearts as they watched their friend fall. Hiei withdrew his katana, intent on killing the demon.

"You just made your biggest, and last, mistake!' before the demon got a chance to dodge the fire demon's assault, he was sliced forty-eight times. Then, for good measure, as well as in retaliation for hurting his fox, Hiei set the demon on fire. His screams of pain filled the air as he was slowly devoured.

When Kurama had been wounded, the younger Youko was set free from his prison of vines. He ran towards his fallen father, who he could tell was dying. He did not wish for his father to die, just when he had met him. As he neared his father's body, a short black-haired demon picked him up. He then saw the other two run towards him.

"Kurama, don't leave me!" Hiei said fighting back tears.

Yusuke saw the severity of the fox's wounds, and quickly left to get Yukina. Luckily, they were not that far from Genkai's. He ran as fast as he could. Once there, he asked Yukina to come with him. He carried her as he ran back, not wasting any time.

Hiei rocked back and forth, cradling his lover as one would a child. He had just found his beautiful fox and started their new relationship. Kurama couldn't leave him- not now, not ever. Tear gems fell, but the Half Koorime did not notice them. His heart ached over the cruel blow fate had dealt him.

"Kurama…Please don't….I love you…Please fox…"

Kurama opened his eyes, the life was draining from the beautiful emerald depths. A sob wracked Hiei's form when he saw his lover's light dimming.

"I am sorry…my Hiei. I love you," he whispered, closing his eyes once again.

The young Youko was now kneeling next to his father and his lover. He sent some of his youki to his father to keep him alive longer. It was all he could think of.

Botan appeared and started to heal Kurama as best she could. Her eyes had tears flowing freely down. She did not want to bring a friend to the afterlife. Her heart ached for the fallen fox.

Thankfully, with her healing and the Youko giving up some life energy, Kurama was slowly recovering. Botan could not heal him rest the way.

She fell back after ten minutes. Yusuke appeared with a frightened Yukina, just then, who went right to work on helping her dear friend.

Hiei had not let go of Kurama the whole time. All he did was stare at the face he loved so dearly. He hoped that his lover would recover. But who would hear the hopes and dreams of a forbidden child?

Soon after Yukina finished what Botan started, everyone watched carefully for any signs of life. No one said a word. Kuwabara held a tearful Yukina close to him, while Yusuke sat next to the new Youko and Botan.

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