Standard disclaimers. I don’t own these cute cuddly creatures! Yoshihiro Togashi-sama does. I just play with them. Twist them, here and there. Hiei : Who are you calling ‘Cute cuddly creatures’? Bulma smiles and ran away as fast as she could as Hiei ran after her, readying a Kokuryuuha. This fic has a very big shonen ai involvement. No lemons though. But a very critical yaoi relationship. Forgive me if I’m too over excited in doing this. But I am. So, as usual… yaoi haters, the back button is just there. push it and you’re off your guilt! Haha… But I bet you guys aren’t ne? so read on and guess what? You guys are invited too! To where? A fanfic by ~> Bulma Briefs ************************** The Weddings Shiori sighed. She didn’t knew how to tell her son, her beloved Shuuichi. They were having tea in the kitchen that evening. Kurama glanced at his mother from his cup of tea. "Ano kaasan? What’s bothering you?" asked the good-natured Kurama. "Well, you’re old enough to get married now. And I think… I think there’s a girl that you might want to meet. Since you hadn’t shown me any girls yet," said Shiori, uncertain of her son’s reaction. Kurama glanced at his mother. "But if you have one already, I’d want to meet her," she said. She would love to have another girl in the family. Not that her Shuu-chan wasn’t enough. He was the best son a mother could have wish for, but… Kurama frowned. :… Yes, I do have one kaasan. But only, it’s not a girl. And I do really love him so much …: said Kurama mentally. "Kaasan, I don’t have a girl right now," finally Kurama admitted. "Ii, then you’ll meet Mai," said Shiori anxiously. Kurama gave his mother an uncertain look. "But kaasan. I don’t think I want to get married yet," protested Kurama mildly. :… I only would be married to Hiei …: he continued mentally and smiled, if his mother would ever permit that to happen. Shiori ignored her son’s protest. "Well, she cute, smart and matches you perfectly. At least I want you to get engaged with her first," insisted Shiori. This all came from her husband. He had told her that her son has no girlfriends and he might be… gay. She wanted to protest it. But first, she’ll have to make proof. By engaging Shuuichi with another girl, she’ll prove to her husband that her dear Shuu-chan was not near anything like that. Not that she would reject her beloved son if he was really that, but her husband was getting fairly irritating at that matter. "Kaasan, I don’t want to," insisted Kurama. Shiori sighed. "You’ll meet her today, she’s coming," said Shiori. As soon as Shiori finished her words, a knock was heard on the door. Shiori went to open the door and came back into the kitchen shortly with a girl. Kurama who had his eyes closed from just now kept it that way. He didn’t want to see what ever girl it is. He already have a lover. And it is Hiei. It would be forever. He could hear kaasan and the girl sit down. "Shuuichi, this is Mai," introduced his mother. Kurama opened his eyes and looked at the girl. "Hai Shuu-san. I’m Mai, Hajimemashite. I live just nearby. My mum is your mum’s friend. Your mum asked me to come over. And Here I am," she said cheerfully. She was definitely not his type. She was not short, her hair was not black and spiky, she was practically smiling from ear to ear, she has glasses and most of all… She talks to much. :… Inari help me …: sighed the helpless Kurama. Kurama smiled wearily. "Hi," he merely replied and sipped his tea. Kaasan gave him a sigh. Shuuichi wasn’t co-operating. "Ano kaasan. I have to go now. My friends are waiting for me," said Kurama and stood up. "Matte Shuuichi, won’t you at least shake hands with her?" asked Shiori. Kurama reluctantly shook hands with Mai. Shiori send Kurama to the door. "I don’t care. You’re going to get engaged with her and you’re going to marry her," said Shiori. Kurama gave his mother a look. "Kaasan I don’t want to," protested Kurama. "No buts. Go on and have fun with your friends," said Shiori and shooed him out. She went back to entertain Mai. Kurama didn’t knew where to go. His mother was very stubborn. What would he tell the others? Hiei especially. Not that he was going to get engaged with that girl, but this matter was troubling him dearly. So deep in his thoughts, Kurama accidentally bumped into a little boy. "Gomen nasai, otouto," he apologised. The boy nodded and smiled. "Ano neesan, your hair is very nice," commented the boy. Kurama lowered himself so he was as the same height with the little boy. "Watashi wa otoko desu, onna jyanai da yo," chuckled Kurama. The little boy was shocked. "Honto ne? Gomen nasai, niichan," apologised the boy. Kurama smiled and stood back up. "Mata ne," he said and continued to walk to the ramen shop. That little incident sure lifted his spirits a little. But it went sinking back down when he thought about Hiei. Kurama walked to the table where Yuusuke and Hiei was sitting. He was surprised to see Hiei there. He hadn’t seen Hiei for almost a week and didn’t expect to see him now, especially. He wasn’t expecting this and he wanted to talk to Yuusuke first. This made him more nervous than it is. "Hi," he said falsely cheerful and sat across Hiei. He eyed him oddly and Kurama knew it, made him felt guiltier than it is. Yuusuke smiled. "One more bowl of ramen here please!" he shouted at the waiter (Keiko). Hiei was just sitting there with a glass of water. It wasn’t even touched by him yet. "So, anything interesting happened today?" asked Kurama at Yuusuke. "Well, Kuwabara is going to propose Yukina today," said Yuusuke. Kurama looked at Hiei. He was calm. "And?" asked Kurama, a smile started to form on his delicate features. Yuusuke shrugged. "That’s why we’re waiting for him. And when he comes with the ‘yes’, I’ll propose Keiko," said Yuusuke excitedly. "If," corrected Hiei. "Yeah, ok. ‘If’ Kuwabara comes back with a yes," corrected Yuusuke. :… Good, now they all are getting married …: sighed Kurama. "Yatta!!" a loud, incoherent sound broke the silence in the ramen shop. Yuusuke looked from his bowl of ramen and frowned at the orange haired bulky dope who was heading their way. "She asked what’s ‘marry me’," Kuwabara started the story. "But finally she said yes," said Kuwabara, full of expressions. Hiei grabbed Kuwabara’s collar. "Are you sure you didn’t say that marriage was something else?" asked Hiei. Kuwabara freed himself from Hiei's grab. And brushed his collar. Yukina’s brother was sure irritating. "Of course I said the truth," said Kuwabara proudly. Yuusuke stood up. "Sugoi! Now my turn!" he went off to find Keiko somewhere in the ramen shop. A few moments later, there was a loud noise coming from the kitchen and then there was silence. Then Yuusuke came back. He was all bashed up and… happy? "She said yes! She said yes!" Yuusuke exclaimed happily. Kurama gave him a wry smile. "Then what was that noise just now?" he asked suspiciously. Yuusuke chuckled. "I got her attention by grabbing her ass," he giggled. A few moments later, Keiko came with three more bowls of ramen. She sat down with them and started her dinner with them. They were busy about Kuwabara’s story. Hiei seemed not to be too troubled. He had grown to eventually trust Kuwabara with his sister. He wouldn’t loose everything, he still have Kurama. Anyway, if that big dope ever hurt Yukina even a bit. Kuwabara would have to answer Hiei's tattooed friend. And for sure Kurama and Yuusuke won’t let him get away with that only, right? Kurama shared his bowl of ramen with Hiei. As Hiei was eating Kurama’s ramen, Kurama paused the exciting conversation. "Minna-san, I think I have to talk to you guys," he started. Everyone looked at Kurama. "About what, Kurama-san?" asked Keiko. Kurama sighed. "I don’t know what to do," said Kurama. "Just spit it out, maybe we could help," said Yuusuke, patting Kurama’s shoulder. "Well, kaasan wanted me to get engaged with another girl," he spit it out. Hiei stopped eating his ramen. He dropped the chopsticks and ran out the restaurant. Hiei was too fast for Kurama to chase. He sat back down. "Kurama, kimi wa jyodan ka?" asked Kuwabara. Kurama shook his head. "I don’t want to. But you know kaasan…," Kurama paused. His eyes were watery. He had hurt Hiei. They all knew about Kurama and Hiei's relationship and was equally sad about this abrupt decision made by Shiori. "How could your mother do this?" asked Yuusuke. Keiko put a soothing hand on Kurama’s shoulder. "I hope Hiei knows that you don’t want to marry her," said Yuusuke. Kurama shot his look at Yuusuke. "I have to find him," said Kurama and stood up. But then he sat back down. "But I don’t know what to do. I don’t know what to tell him to make him trust me… I don’t know how to assure him that I’m not marrying that girl," sighed Kurama. "Well, find him and tell him the truth. And about your kaasan, we’ll go to your house tomorrow. We’ll work something out then," said Yuusuke. "Yeah, now go after Hiei before he ran off to Makai or god knows where," said Kuwabara, shoving his friend to the door. Kurama nodded and smiled. "Doumo, minna. And come before breakfast tomorrow!" Hiei went to the park where they used to hang out. :… First Yukina wants to leave me, now you Kurama. You said we’re going to be together forever! Why did it have to end so fast? And you lied …: Hiei shouted mentally. The moon’s reflection was full in the water. He felt like reaching for his katana and slice it to pieces, but he knew better than to slice a mere shadow in the water. It’ll just appear back when the water’s calm later. "Why do you have to leave me?" he asked, practically to no one of course. "It was hard enough when Yukina agreed to marry that idiot. You said it was okay, that I will still have you… but now you’re leaving me," sighed Hiei. Kurama was nearby and could hear every single word Hiei says. He had covered his youki so Hiei can’t sense him. "Now I am all alone… It’s all your fault Kurama! You made me weak and now you’re leaving me like this!" he shouted and threw a couple of stones in the water. Unnoticed to Hiei, his eyes were watery and a couple of tears fell off it. The reflection of the moon disappeared when the stone went in the water. "I will never leave you, Hiei," said a familiar voice. Hiei turned and snorted. He don’t want to give the fox pleasure to see him tear struck like this, he rubbed his eyes with the back of his hands. Which hurt his eyes more. "Don’t try and soothe me. I can take it. Go away," snorted Hiei. Kurama went nearer to Hiei and paused for a while. He could feel the walls that he had melted, regain strength. Starting to form again. Did Hiei sniffed just now? Did he really cried? Kurama went closer and hugged Hiei from the back when Hiei thought he’d gone. Gone away for ever. Kurama leaned his cheek against Hiei's cheek and it’s wet. Affirmatively, he had been crying. For a certain fox. This touched Kurama too much and his own eyes began to produce tears. "Hiei, I never will leave you! That’s my promise to you, remember?" asked Kurama. Hiei tried to snort, tried to grunt, but nothing came out. He can’t do it. He turned himself and looked at those watery emerald eyes. "You don’t want to marry that girl?" asked Hiei. Kurama smiled. "Of course I don’t, botchan," now Hiei did snort. But he was happy. He hugged Kurama tight, relieved that his fox would never ever leave him. "But, what to tell your kaasan?" asked Hiei through Kurama’s rose scented hair. Hiei could feel his neck being flooded with Kurama’s tears. "I don’t know. But Yuusuke-tachi are coming over tomorrow. To help us," sniffed Kurama, assuring Hiei. "Can you stay with me tonight? I missed you," said Kurama. Hiei nodded, he too miss his fox deeply. Mukuro had give him a leave when Koenma send her a note saying that Hiei's sister was getting married. He nearly blown Kuwabara to bits when he heard the news, but Yuusuke assured him that it won’t be as bad as it seems. "Hiei?" Kurama called. "Please don’t be mad with me. You know my heart is buried deep inside you," said Kurama. "Hai, onaji…," Hiei whispered. Kurama was Hiei's other half and Hiei was Kurama’s other half, nothing in the three worlds could separate them. Shiori must’ve been asleep when Kurama came back with Hiei. No one came down to greet him. He sneaked Hiei secretly into his bedroom. Kurama changed into his pyjamas and joined Hiei on the bed. "Only Inari knows how much I missed you Hiei," uttered Kurama, half asleep. "What? You think I only work blankly for Mukuro? I too have thoughts about a certain fox," admitted Hiei. Kurama was more than happy to hear him utter those words. The next day, Kurama woke earlier than normal. He looked at his sleeping fire demon. So calm and peaceful. He sighed and wished that he could snuggle up to him longer. But he had to concentrate in the matter at hand first. He went into the bathroom and took a short morning bath. He dressed himself, and went to the desk and poured himself a cup of tea. He looked at his fire demon. Still sleeping. He smiled and kissed his koorime, he was gifted by a moan by the sleeping being. He went down to the kitchen to set breakfast for everyone. Hiei got up when he realised that Kurama no longer exists beside him. He cleared his bearings and went after the kitchen. He watched the fox cook. Running here and there. Hair moving swiftly against the wind. :… Wind? Oh, the window is opened …: Hiei smiled to himself. This beautiful creature, and it’s his. Kurama saw Hiei and smiled. "Ohayo ne," he greeted him and gave him a bowl of ‘sweet snow’. "It’ll spoil your breakfast later, but you promise me you’ll have to eat what I cook," said Kurama. Hiei merely answer with a casual ‘Hn’ and enjoyed the sweet snow. Kurama set the table up for 7 person. Then Hiei got down of the counter. "Your kaasan is coming down," he told Kurama. Kurama nodded and winked at him. "Ohayo, kaasan," greeted Kurama in his brilliant smile. Shiori smiled at her Shuuichi and Hiei. She’d seen him a lot of times and he seemed to be Shuuichi’s best friend and also one of the detectives in the agency Kurama was working part time too. "Ohayo, Shuu-chan," she replied and gasped. "You made breakfast and are we going to have guests?" she asked, gesturing at the numerous plates. Kurama nodded and put down the kitchen towel near the sink. Then, there was a knock on the door. "I think it’s them," chirped Kurama and went to the door. Shiori smiled at Hiei. He seemed so quiet and distant. "Why don’t you sit down, Hiei-kun?" she said. Hiei nodded once and did as his lover’s mother wished. "Ohayo, Kurama!" they exclaimed. Shiori could hear them, still wondering where did they find a name like that to call her son. As if hearing what she was thinking, Hiei opened his mouth. "It’s a code name at the detective agency," he told her short. "Sou ka? No wonder the name’s weird. So what’s your real name?" asked Shiori. Not giving a chance for Hiei to answer *which he appreciate*, all of them busted in the kitchen. "Ohayo gozaimasu, Shiori-basan," they greeted her. Shuuichi’s friend all seemed so alive and vibrant. She smiled at them. "Ohayo, Ohayo. Sit and have breakfast," she said, smiling cheerfully along with them. They started on their food. Kurama was no bad cook. Shiori had seen most of them before, except the girl with light green hair. She seemed sweeter and more gentle than Keiko. But a gentle girl couldn’t control a guy like Yuusuke though. He had heard a lot about Yuusuke by her son and neighbours. He seemed to change a great deal since he knew her son and the others. "Well Shuu-kun, who’s this girl with green hair?" asked Shiori. "Ah… this, basan, I my future wife. Yukina," Kuwabara answered for Kurama. "Honto ka? Omedetou gozaimasu!" exclaimed Shiori, feeling happy with them. "Doozo yoroshiku, basan. Hajimemashite," said Yukina, smiling politely to Kurama’s mother. "And we’re going to get married together," Yuusuke told Shiori. "You’re going to get married with Keiko too?" asked Shiori. Yuusuke nodded and smiled. Keiko was blushing behind her bowl of rice. "Ii, Shuuichi… you can join them," she suggested. Then there was a rush of silence. Shiori blinked at the sudden quietness. "Gomen basan, that’s what we’re here to talk about," said Yuusuke. Shiori narrowed her eyes at every one of them. "I’m all ears," she said, trying to lift up the dull atmosphere. "He can’t get married to another girl, basan. Please," Kuwabara started. "And why is that?" asked Shiori. "Because Kurama, I mean Shuuichi already has a lover," said Yuusuke, backing Kuwabara. Shiori smiled. "Ok, I told him to show me," said Shiori, sounded quite fair. "Ku… Kurama’s lover is… is in this room," said Keiko, tripping over her words. Shiori looked at them. "Wait, Keiko-chan is getting married to Yuusuke-kun and Yukina- chan is going to be Kuwabara-kun’s wife. So who…," she paused at her words as her gaze fell on Hiei. It all fit to her like a puzzle now. Hiei seems to be close to Shuuichi. They spent a whole lot of time together. He usually brought him back and told her simply that he would be sleeping over. And Shuuichi had told her he didn’t have a girl. But he didn’t say that he didn’t have a guy in his heart. Shiori looked at Hiei and smiled. "I’ve guessed," she said. She can’t deny the fact that her beloved son ‘loves’ another guy. She would deal with her husband later. This Hiei boy, he seemed so quiet. Even Shuuichi wasn’t this quiet. Maybe Mai wasn’t really Shuuichi’s type. She do talk much. "Why didn’t you tell me?" asked Shiori. Kurama looked down at the table. "I was scared that you’ll reject us," uttered Kurama, barely audible. "Shuu-chan, I don’t care if you love another boy. It’s just, don’t keep secrets away from me," said Shiori. "Yatta!" cheered Kuwabara and Yuusuke. "Now we could get married in peace!" they continued. "But, are you going to get married with him together with them? It’ll be nicer that way," suggested Shiori. Hiei shot Kurama a look and stood up. He loves Kurama. Yes, a lot. But nothing is making him walk along that isle with all the stupid ningens eyeing them? NO! Kurama smiled. :… Kaasan is letting me marry Hiei? This is it …: he sighed excitedly. Hiei tried to look away, but Kurama was already standing in front of him. Then, Kurama dropped to his knees. He took a rose out from his hair and held it in front of Hiei. Hiei was blushing, but tried his hard not to show it. It’s embarrassing. "Hiei, would you marry me?" Kurama asked. Keiko and Yukina held each other’s hand, sighing. They look so cute and romantic. That rose was blood red and it’s stem was unusually green in colour. Matches Kurama’s and Hiei's eyes perfectly. Hiei opened his mouth, but then he closed it. Kurama and the others were still waiting for an answer. "Do you have to do it now, in front of everyone?" asked Hiei. Kurama smiled. "Well, kaasan’s here, everyone’s here. When would be a better time?" asked Kurama. He dropped to his own knees and buried his face in between Kurama’s neck and shoulder. "You’re making this very embarrassing, Kurama," Hiei told Kurama dryly. Kurama bit his lips, still waiting for an answer. When Hiei thought he’d torture his kitsune enough, he smiled secretly. "Hn," he answered. His voice muffled by Kurama’s flaming hair. He wrapped his hands around his fox possessively. "You’re mine now, Kurama. In Makai and Ningenkai," said Hiei. "He said ‘HN’!" exclaimed Kurama. Everyone was so happy, Shiori was weeping. She never felt so happy before for her son. Her only son was going to get married. Wait until his husband and her stepson come back. It would be so exciting. Shiori smiled. "Well, when would you guys be getting married?" asked Shiori to all of them. "Next week," they all answered. Shiori smiled, it would be fast. But she could manage. Soon, everyone in the 3 worlds knew about the marriage. Koenma was so happy, he even wept when he’s at work. Mukuro nearly spat her dinner when she heard about it. "And Koenma lied to me and said it was Hiei's sister who was getting married!" she exclaimed, slamming her fist on the table. It broke. Her successor and best warrior was getting married. Her other guards trotted silently out of her way. Mukuro sat back on the chair. "Whatever," she sighed. "I still have to give a wedding present," she walked back to her room, leaving the messed up dining hall to be cleared up by her guards. Raizen was sighing. His successor was getting married. At least it’s not like Yomi’s and Mukuro’s successor’s marriage. He smiled, but that couple’s bonding would earn a whole lot more attention than others. Koenma set the marriage to be held in Makai. S-classes like Raizen, Yomi and Mukuro would not be risked to hover around in Ningenkai. Who knows how devil minds work? A few people from Ningenkai would be allowed to enter Makai. Guarded by Koenma, Botan and others. It would be safe enough. The guest list was given to Koenma to distribute. Kurama just had his family, Yuusuke only invited his mum, and Kuwabara invited his sister, Kirishima, Ohkuba and Sawamura. Keiko invited her parents. Most of the guest list came from Makai. Mukuro, Yomi and Raizen alone were coming with their whole troop of wedding gifts. A few other Reikai creatures were invited too. Other youkais were permitted to attend the wedding with condition, they were well behaved. No bad records for at least 2 years. "Shuuichi is getting married," said Shiori. Hatanaka looked at his wife. "Honto ne? Itsu ka?" he asked. "Next week," answered Shiori. "So fast?" Shiori nodded. "I knew I was joking about him a… you know. But you don’t have to make it too hard for him," said Hatanaka. "Don’t worry. He already has a lover. And he’s marrying him," said Shiori. Hatanaka nodded, but then he paused. "Gomen ne, but did I hear you right? You did say Shuu-kun was marrying a ‘him’, right?" asked Hatanaka. Shiori nodded. Hatanaka widened his eyes. "My stepson is yaoi! Kami-sama, it’ll make a colourful change in the house," said Hatanaka. Shiori was surprised that her husband was happy too. "They all are getting married in Makai, so only you, I and Shuuichi-kun are allowed to attend the marriage," said Shiori. "Wait till he hears that. He’ll be thrilled," said Hatanaka. Shiori smiled. "So, you are not rejecting Shuuichi?" asked Shiori. Hatanaka shook his head. "For what?" he asked. Shiori smiled and hugged her husband. "But you did say they all, who are they?" asked Hatanaka. "Well, Yuusuke-kun is marrying Keiko-chan. Kuwabara-kun is marrying Yukina- chan. They’re having the wedding together," said Shiori. Hatanaka nodded. Shiori had told Kurama to tell his step brother. "Shuu-kun?" called Kurama. Shuuichi stopped in front of his brother’s opened room and peeped. "You called me, niichan?" he asked. Kurama nodded. "Come in," he told Shuuichi. "And… Close the door on your way in," he reminded his stepbrother. Shuuichi went into his brother’s room and closed it behind him. His brother was only wearing a pyjama bottom. As if hearing his stepbrother’s thought, Kurama smiled. "It’s hot," Kurama reasoned him. Shuuichi smiled and sat in front of his brother on the bed. "Ano, I just want to tell you I’m getting married," he told his brother calmly. Shuuichi smiled enthusiastically. "Who’s the lucky gal?" he asked, in his usual funny accent. "Well, that’s on thing. It’s not a girl," Kurama smiled at his brother. Shuuichi frowned. "Then?" Kurama chuckled. "It’s a boy," Kurama told his brother. Shuuichi merely blink at his brother. Kurama leaned nearer to his brother. "And guess what? He’s a devil," he told his brother, jokingly. Shuuichi choked a laugh. An unusual look was on his face. "But look at the bright side. You, Shuuichi Hatanaka would have the chance to attend a wedding that’s held in Makai. Wouldn’t it be cool?" said Kurama. Shuuichi frowned and thought for a while. "Yeah, surrounded by youkais and have an experience visiting the Devil’s world. It would be cool!" exclaimed Shuuichi. Kurama smiled. "But how did you manage to get a place there?" asked Shuuichi. "Well, your future-stepbrother-in-law is a devil remember?" Kurama made his voice spooked. Shuuichi laughed. "You are crazy," he joked. "Well, you never know," Kurama laughed. "So, do I know this ‘devil’ of yours?" asked Shuuichi. "It’s Hiei," said Kurama casually. "Hiei? What, the quiet guy who occasionally have dinner here?" asked Shuuichi. Kurama nodded proudly. "Well, he’s scary. Trust me. He might be a ‘devil’ for real, niichan," said Shuuichi, a thoughtful expression. Then he yawned. Kurama smiled. "Go and sleep. I won’t want to take away your beauty sleep," joked Kurama. Shuuichi nodded excitedly. He stopped at the door. "When is it going to be?" asked Shuuichi. "Next week," answered the happy kitsune.
Yuusuke shoved a wedding gown at Kurama and suggested that if Kurama wore a wedding gown, it would look nice. Kurama bashed him up. "I am not going to wear that. For Inari’s sake, I don’t even have anything to occupy the top part of the gown," retorted Kurama chuckling, still holding the wedding gown. "We have sponges," joked Kuwabara and stuffed it in the gown. They all laughed. Hiei snorted and coughed at the make-up artist, a certain Reikai creature who put powder on his face. It was getting into his mouth and he was irritated. "Get it off! I don’t want to wear it!" he shouted. Kurama looked alarmed and went to rescue his soon-to-be husband. "Let me help," he told the Reikai creature and took the powder from him. "Close your eyes, and mouth, botchan," Kurama told Hiei. "Call me that ag…," Hiei quickly closed his eyes and mouth a Kurama puffed the powder on his face. After he’s done, Kurama gave Hiei a small kiss and stood up. "You can open your eyes now," said Kurama and walked away to get dressed in his white Tuxedo. Hiei looked in the mirror. He was attired in a black Tuxedo. He looked… cute. Yuusuke and Kuwabara were also wearing the same thing as Hiei, but in other sizes. Kurama’s white Tuxedo was a contrast with his red flaming hair. "Hey Hiei, it’s bad luck to see the bride, I mean the groom before the wedding," joked Kuwabara. "They probably broke all the rules there are about ‘human’ wedding Kuwabara, you don’t have to worry about that," laughed Yuusuke. Kurama brushed his hair and went over to brush Hiei's. It was so soft that the brush glided easily. Kuwabara and Yuusuke gasped. "Hiei, I thought your hair was made up of wires," said Yuusuke. Hiei bit his lower lip, trying his best from frying them up. The wedding operator came into the room. After everyone was seated. "Get ready grooms, the brides are ready!" it said, the purple creature was cheerful. Hiei grunted and turned his head to look at Kurama. "Do we really have to do this?" he asked. Kurama smiled and wrapped his arms around Hiei. Kurama was shoved to the other side to wait with Keiko and Yukina. "Kurama-san, you’re so handsome," praised Yukina and Keiko. Kurama smiled. "You two look gorgeous," and they blushed. Keiko's dad, and Mr. Hatanaka was also there. Since Yukina’s only relative was also getting married, Mr. Hatanaka would be ‘giving’ her away. They were each given a bouquet of flowers. The wedding operator told Yuusuke, Kuwabara and Hiei to go to the front and stand in front of the priest. Yuusuke and Kuwabara were practically racing there. Hiei just stood there. "Go on Hiei," he gave the little koorime a slight push. Hiei jerked to the front and walked slowly to follow Yuusuke and Kuwabara. Everyone eyed the slow motioned Hiei. They were waiting for him to start the march. As soon as he stop near beside Yuusuke, the march started. The wedding march was heard. The wedding operator gave the little cute Reikai bride’s maid a slight push and they were off. Soon, Keiko escorted by her father and Mr. Hatanaka escorting Yukina and Kurama, walked along the isle. Their eyes were locked together. Yuusuke was smiling adoringly at Keiko. Kuwabara was practically smiling form ear to ear. Hiei was having an odd feeling. He was having butterflies in his stomach. His face was calm but a smile could easily be scanned. Keiko, who was in front surprised to see Hiei smiling. Even a bit. She smiled herself and looked back at Yuusuke. Mr. Hatanaka who was in between his step-son and his soon-to-be stepson-in-law’s sister was proudly walking along the isle. Everyone envied the little black koorime. The idle of their dreams was getting married to a certain hot-tempered fire demon. Mukuro was crying? Well, she tried to stop herself. But she can’t. She too had a sentimental side in her. Raizen looked at her. "Mukuro no baka," he snorted. Mukuro gritted her teeth and stopped crying. Yomi was smiling. Even though he couldn’t see the situation, he sensed their youki was happy and vibrant. Some of the youkais were crying. "… Kurama is getting married… uwaa…," was heard, sniffles were also heard. Keiko was released by her father and she went gracefully into Yuusuke’s arm. He then stepped aside, to let Mr. Hatanaka do his job. Mr. Hatanaka stopped and Kurama went to stand beside Hiei who was standing on the left of Yuusuke. Yukina went to stand beside Kuwabara who was standing to the right of Keiko. The march ended as soon as they were in place. "We are all gathered here…," the priest started his speech. The six lovers were too engrossed in their partners that they didn’t realise that the priest had ended his speech and was now, looking at them. Botan was weeping happily and Koenma had to soothe her. The priest smiled and cleared his throat. All six paid attention to him. "Do you, Yukina, Yukimura Keiko and Shuuichi Minamino take Kuwabara Kazuma, Urameshi Yuusuke and Hiei as your lawfully wedded husband?" he asked. Smiles were on their faces. "Yes, we do," they all answered. The priest cleared his throat and looked at the next sentence. "Do you, Urameshi Yuusuke and Kuwabara Kazuma, take Yukimura Keiko and Yukina as your lawfully wedded wife and you Hiei, take Shuuichi Minamino as your lawfully wedded husband. Kuwabara and Yuusuke nodded. "Yes, we do," a breeze of silent were suspending everyone as Hiei kept quiet. Kurama bit his lip. "Yes, I do," he finally said. Everyone let out a sigh. "Hiei nearly gave me a heart attack," said Yuusuke. Claps were heard. "Now I pronounce you man and wife and man and…," he paused. "… man," the priest shrugged. "You may kiss the bride and groom," he continued. Kuwabara gave Yukina a light kiss. He was still blushing heavily. Yuusuke gave Keiko a short sloppy kiss. Then, everyone’s eyes fell on Kurama and Hiei. There was an unusual aura between them. As they parted their kiss, Hiei was blushing. "Hiei, you’re blushing," accused Kurama, eyes watery. "Kh, and you’re crying," he retorted. Kurama shrugged and took Hiei's hand, running after Yuusuke-tachi. When they were outside the place, they threw the flower bouquets. All the youkais tried their best to get the bouquet. A shout were heard. "I got Kurama’s flower!" Kurama smirked and took Hiei's hand as they took photos with family. Shiori hugged her son. "Hiei, please do take care of my only son," she said. Hiei nodded once. He won’t betray Shiori’s request. Shuuichi ran towards them. He suddenly hugged Hiei. "Welcome to the family, Hiei- san!" he cheered. Hiei gave his stepbrother-in-law a small smile. Keiko lived in Yuusuke’s house, and Yukina moved to Kuwabara’s house. Hiei of course was coaxed by Shiori and Shuuichi to stay in their home. "We’re moving out shortly, kaasan," smiled Kurama. Shiori frowned. "Why?" she asked. "Well, I was just planning. I didn’t have enough money to buy a house yet. But I will soon," he told. Mr. Hatanaka nodded. "Shuuichi is a big boy already. Let him make his own decisions," he told his wife. Shiori nodded. That night… Kurama looked deep into Hiei's eyes and smiled. "Now, we don’t have to creep around the house, ne?" he asked. Hiei blinked at him and merely snorted. He closed his eyes and snuggled deeper into Kurama’s warm embrace. Owari… ^_^ Hiei : I’m married. I hate stupid ningen customs. Kurama : So am I. But I like this human custom. *Both looked at Bulma* *Bulma raises hand defensively* Bulma : At least I didn’t make you marry Kuwabara, Hiei! Hiei : Kh, haven’t realised you have a brain. Kurama : Yeah, now I can have you. ^_^ *goes over to Hiei and smooches him in front of all fanfic readers and writers* Kurama : mmmm……… *Hiei looks at Kurama and frowned* Hiei : Kh! Stupid fox fell asleep… *Hiei throws Kurama on bed and turned off the lights* Hiei : Don’t peep! 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