Yu Yu Hakusho Fan Fiction ❯ The Depth Of Demon Bonds ❯ A Serious Talk And Ningen Store (Original) ( Chapter 4 )

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Chapter 4

A Serious Talk And A Ningen Store.

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Kurama sat down heavily on the couch. His mind was running over what could possibly be happening if that damn phone hadn’t rung. His mind also ran over what he was just told by his friend.

“That was Yusuke.” Kurama mumbled, staring at the ceiling.

“Hn.” Came the grunt from the other end of the couch.

“He wanted to let me know that the demon we killed worked for Yomi.”

“What? Why?” Hiei asked sitting up giving the fox his full attention. He hated that demon for keeping the redhead like a slave. Then on top of that he forced him to fight in the Makai Tournament. He also knew at one point Kurama and the demon had been lovers. That of course just made him down right jealous.

“Koenma doesn’t know but he is looking into it.” Kurama replied with a shrug of his shoulders sinking into the couch more. “I sure don’t want to have to work for him again. Though I’m sure he will find something to hold over my head.”

“Fox.” Hiei said sternly waiting for Kurama to look at him. “If I can break away from Mukuro, then you can break away from Yomi. You are nobody’s slave.”

“I don’t know about that. He will find something, he is very persistent.” Kurama said shaking his head sadly.

“Do you have any idea what he might want?” Hiei asked. He was going to figure out how to stop this demon.

“Well I might.” Kurama said finally turning to his friend. “When I was there he wanted an heir.”

“So? He wants you as an heir. Mukuro wanted me as her successor too. Why send a demon to try and kill you?”

“He wasn’t going to kill me. I’m sure his orders were to capture me after I got to weak to fight back. I guess the demon forgot his orders when he got here. The humans were to tempting. He caught Koenma’s attention and you know the rest.”

“Again why send a demon instead of just summoning you.” Hiei asked glaring at the redhead. He felt the fox was not telling him everything.

“Because I would not come willingly.” Kurama replied looking away from those intense red eyes.

“Fox! What aren’t you telling me?” Hiei growled. Kurama let out the breath he hadn’t realized he was holding and turned his eyes back to the demon.

“He wants an heir.”

“You’ve done said that!”

“He doesn’t want me as an heir. He wants me to produce an heir.” Kurama finally said letting it all out in the open. “He wants me to take a mate of his choosing and produce a child. Yomi would then take the child and raise it as his own. Teaching it everything I detest. Teaching the child his evil ways. I can not….NO!!…..I will not have that.”

“No one can make you do that Kurama!” Hiei replied with a hate filled voice. In fact he was barely holding in his anger at such a demand.

“I hope you’re right.” Kurama said sinking more into the couch, trying to get away from his problems.

“I am right fox.” Hiei nodded. They was no way he would let Yomi anywhere near the redhead.

“You want to hear something funny?” Kurama asked sitting up a little straighter. “Something I have never told anyone.”

“Yeah. What is it?”

“In my demon life, I never wanted any offspring. The idea didn’t sit well with me. I took precautions all the time, in the form of a plant potion. I was very arrogant and selfish, I didn’t think I should have to share my abilities with a kid. I also didn’t want a miniature version of myself running around ruining my reputation. Now in this existence I think often about having a child.”

“That is funny fox.” Hiei snickered still watching the redhead intently. “But it would still be a demon.”

“Yes it would. I’d want it to know it’s demon heritage and be proud of it. I would want it to train and tap into it’s plant manipulating abilities.” Kurama smiled.

“That don’t sound so bad then. Maybe it would even have your cunning.”

“I can only hope.” Kurama laughed, feeling better. He again turned to the fire demon. “The most important thing to me though would be for the child to grow up with love from family and friends. I’d raise it very much like I have been raised these past years. It wouldn’t have the demon’s solitary life, like what rules in the Makai. The one where it would struggle to survive from the moment it was born and have to fight to acquire or keep anything in it’s life.”

“I obviously can agree with you some on that point. Having had known my own existence in the Makai very much like you just described. The problem I see is what will happen when the ningen woman you bed bares you a kid with quite possibly silver fox ears and a tail. What do you say then? I’m a fox demon and so is our child. I doubt you will ever be able to have a child and be happy too, Kurama.”

“Of course you’re right, Hiei. I know all of that but something this world has taught me is that I can dream. Can I dream?”

“Yes you can fox.” Hiei nodded with a very small curve to his lips. He stored this knowledge in the back of his head for quite possibly later use.

“So….Do you want to reproduce Hiei?” Kurama asked turning fully to face the fire demon and crossing his legs on the couch.

“WHAT?!!! ME?!!!!”

“Yes!”

“No I don’t think so. I will never have a brat.” Hiei replied with a shake of his head.

“Why not?” Kurama asked with curiosity evident in his voice.

“Well several reasons. I have nothing to offer a mate, physically or emotionally. No one would want me anyway, I’m the Forbidden One. Remember? I guess most of all I would not make a brat suffer through the same dismal existence that I had too. If I was ever to take a mate and reproduce, things in my life would have to change radically.”

“Well maybe they will.” Kurama smiled, trying to reassure the little demon.

“I doubt that.” Hiei muttered before quickly changing the subject. “So fox. What are we doing today? Train?”

“Well we could do that later but I wanted to go out for awhile.”

“Out in Ningen Society?”

“Yes.” Kurama nodded.

“I don’t think I will like that.”

“At anytime you get too uncomfortable we can come straight back here.” Kurama smiled while hearing the buzzer on the dryer going off. He wanted to get Hiei out in public, being in that cramped apartment, alone, was too tempting.

“Do you promise fox?” Hiei asked apprehensively. He didn’t want to go out, he wanted to keep the fox all to himself.

“Yes I do.” Kurama smiled with a nod of his head.

“Well okay, I guess but I reserve the right to be ill-tempered.”

“Of course.” Kurama laughed as he got up. He walked over to the laundry closet and pulled the black clothes from the dryer. Picking up a small sewing kit he walked back to the couch and sat down. Hiei moved closer so he could watch the fox. He gets a kick out of seeing the Youko performing ningen tasks, though he would never admit it to the redhead. Kurama worked quickly, sewing up all the slits in Hiei’s clothes. When he was done he handed all the clothing to the smaller demon flashing a smile.

“All done.”

“Hn.” Hiei grunted his thanks. Kurama got up and went into the bedroom to get dressed. The redhead came out 15 minutes later dressed in snug black jeans, white t-shirt, white tennis shoes and red button down shirt left open. Hiei was completely dressed standing in front of the sliding glass doors. The clothes he had slept in was scattered on the couch.

“You ready to go?” Kurama asked stopping in the middle of the room and running a hand through his hair. Hiei turned around his eyes widening a fraction taking in the sight of his fox. He was beyond beautiful. Hiei only nodded his head when his voice failed him. “Do we take my car or walk?”

“Let’s walk fox. I do not like that ningen device.” Hiei said after finding his voice.

“Alright then, let’s go.” Kurama said picking up his keys and going to the door. He suddenly stopped and turned around. “Oh Hiei! You have to leave your katana here.”

“My katana goes with me anywhere.” Hiei spat gripping the sword’s handle.

“I know that, but you can get in big trouble if you get caught by ningen authorities with that kind of weapon. It will be safe here.” Kurama said opening the closet door to his right. Hiei growled undoing the sash and putting the weapon inside the closet against the wall.

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They left the apartment and walked up the street nether one talking. They just enjoyed each other’s quiet presence. The two demons walked along glancing into the store windows as they went. Hiei was totally bored but he was trying to make the fox happy. Kurama knew this but he was determined to get the fire demon involved in the day out. He walked closer to his companion so every so often their arms would brush. Kurama happened to see something he thought his friend would like.

“Come on Hiei.” Kurama said putting his hand around the fire demon’s wrist and pulling him into a store. Hiei had to keep reminding himself not to bite the hand pulling him. He was about to let a few choice words leave his lips when the fox stopped suddenly and dropped his wrist. His eyes widened a fraction taking in the sight, the redhead noticed this, of course. They were standing in the middle of a ningen store that was full of mostly black, shiny clothes.

“What is this place?” Hiei asked.

“I thought you may like this place.” Kurama said turning to his friend. “It’s a leather store.”

“Is this type of ningen store common?”

“No, not really. It’s not even liked by most people. This store is frequented by motorcycle riders and wanna-be rock stars.” Kurama said watching Hiei examine a pair of pants. “Why don’t you see if they have them in your size and get them, if you like them.”

“No……. I don’t have ningen currency, I only have gold coins from the Makai.” Hiei replied dropping his hand to his side.

“They might would take some gold. It’s very valuable here. Don’t worry about it though this will be my treat.” Kurama smiled looking through a rack of vests.

“Your treat?” Hiei asked walking over to the fox.

“Yep! You pick out something you like and I will buy it for you.” Kurama smiled, moving to another rack.

“Why?” Hiei asked suspiciously.

“Just call it an apology for last night and for whatever I made you mad at before.”

“I done told you I was not mad at you. I was mad at myself.” Hiei replied his eyes quickly narrowing to mere slits when he realized what he had said.

“Why were you mad at yourself?” Kurama asked stepping closer to the fire demon.

“Let it drop, Kurama!”

“I just want to help.”

“Hn.”

“Fine! I was serous about buying you something though, go pick out anything you like.”

“Hn.” Hiei grunted before moving swiftly between the racks but not to swift to call attention. The fox watched him for a moment before turning back to the rack of pants. They were now back to one syllable grunts with just one sentence. After about 20 minutes Hiei approached Kurama carrying his choice.

“I got what I want.”

“Let me see.” Kurama said turning towards the demon. Hiei held up a black leather jacket that had a couple of zippers on it but not overly done. “I like that Hiei.”

“I do too.” Came the voice of the salesman. Hiei bundled up the jacket and shoved into the small shelf beside him. Kurama slightly raised his eyebrow at this. Obviously the demon had not liked the ningen’s comment. The fox turned and smiled brightly at the man, speaking quietly.

“Will you excuse us for a moment?”

“Of course ma’me.”

“I am not a woman!” Kurama said through clenched teeth. He was tired of people thinking that. He sent a glare at the snickering demon beside him.

“I am so sorry sir.” The clerk said bowing slightly. He winked at the pretty redhead before leaving. This just made Kurama madder. If it wasn’t one extreme it was another. He stood for a moment getting his temper under control before turning to the fire demon who was still snickering.

“How often does that happen fox?” Hiei asked, amused.

“Quite often actually.” Kurama replied with a touch of anger still evident in his voice. “Now that he knows I’m a guy he’ll come back and get very friendly.”

“You mean he’ll be forward with you?”

“Yes I do. Here in Ningenkai it is called coming onto. You didn’t see him wink at me did you?”

“NO! He winked at you?”

“YES!” Kurama replied reaching for the discarded jacket and picking it up. “Do you still want this?”

“No that stupid ningen likes it.” Hiei growled.

“It doesn’t matter if he likes it. He gets paid to say that.”

“It’s dirty now.”

“No it’s not. Just cause he said he liked it doesn’t mean it’s tarnished in anyway.” Kurama said holding up the jacket. There was no way he would tell the fire demon that probably 100 people had handled it already. “Come on I want to get it for you.”

“Well I’ll get it. If you get one too?” Hiei said crossing his arms over his chest. Kurama examined the jacket, turning it around in his hands. He decided he did like it and he did need a new jacket with it starting to get colder but the color was all wrong for him.

“Did you make up your mind sir?” The clerk asked coming back to them.

“Yes I did. Do you have this same jacket in red, x-large?” Kurama asked politely.

“We may have it in the backroom. I can go check for you. Can I ask you your name?” The clerk smiled.

“That’s none of your damn business.” Hiei spoke up loudly, stepping closer to the redhead. Kurama noticed this, raising an eyebrow slightly.

“Cute Kid.” The clerk laughed putting his hand on the fire demon’s shoulder. Kurama was sure the man was about to lose his arm. He grabbed Hiei’s twitching hand that matched his twitching eye.

“Um…Sir could you please see about that jacket for me?” Kurama said tightening his hold on the still twitching hand.

“Oh of course. I will be back in a minute.” The clerk replied before practically running to the back room. Kurama let go of the hand and turned to his angry friend.

“Calm down Hiei.” Kurama whispered, looking around to see if anybody was paying attention to them.

“That damn ningen touched me.” Hiei growled. “He needs to die.”

“You can’t!!! If you do Koenma will have to put a warrant out for you.”

“SO??!!!”

“Hiei! Just let it go! Please!” Kurama pleaded.

“Fine!!! He had not better touch me again or he will lose his head.” Hiei hissed, his fists clenching.

“He won’t. I will keep him away from you. Can you do something for me though?”

“What is that fox?”

“When the guy comes back can you play along?” Kurama asked with mischief written all over his face.

“Play along?” Hiei asked unsure of what the fox may want.

“Yes, just go along with what I say or the way I act.”

“Okay Kurama.” Hiei smirked, ready to get even with the stupid ningen. He knew whatever the fox had planned was going to be very entertaining.

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