Author's Note #1: It's sort of AU, so Yomi and Kurama don't have a past together. In the Makai, Kurama was accidently caught in Yomi's domain. Yomi isn't blind. Yomi is infatuated with his dear kitusne/human and decides to keep him as a toy. To get Kurama to stay with him, he sends a demon to watch Shiori to make sure Kurama stays in Gandara and won't rebel. He doesn't try to force Kurama, but is trying to make him sleep with him. No one knows that Kurama is in fact Youko Kurama. Hiei and Kurama have also never met. He is still Mukuro's heir.
Author's Note #2: In compliance with requests, here is the (edited, cut, hacked, slashed, chopped up version) original story. (First few chapters are the same. If you can't tell, I'm just pissed off I have to edit this.) The original version will be up on aff.net. Don't go if you don't want to read sexually explicit material.
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Kurama stood outside the hospital. His mother was getting sicker every day. He had to do something for her. After he had fled the Makai and reincarnated into this human boy, he felt he was obligated to play out the role of her son. Never had he ever known anyone show him such kindness and affection. When he was young, he was such a horrible child. He bit her, scratched her and even once almost killed her. She had shown so much patience with him. Her love had broken through the barriers he had put up around him. Over the years, he grew to love her back and repaid her by becoming a near perfect son. But now....
He looked through the window one more time before he fled. He would go back to the place he longed for. The Makai. Yes, the beautiful lush vegetation and the free open spaces in which he used to frolic in. And the jewels... yes, his hidden cave of treasures still laid there waiting for him. But no. He wouldn't go there to become the youko again. No, he would go there to find the herb he needed to cure his mother. Then, he would return to the Ningenkai and live out his boring life as Minamino Suiichi.
Kurama found the hidden portal that led to the Makai. He quickly went through the portal and a few seconds later, he found himself falling face first into a pile of green plants. The plants helped him land gracefully. He inhaled, and was automatically hit by a wave of nostalgia. He walked through the forest he landed in, reminiscing for a few minutes. Kurama then found the plant he was looking for. He quickly pulled out a few of the plants. He turned to leave, when a big bulky demon stood in his path.
"What's this? A HUMAN? Such a pretty flower in this dark and gloomy world. Hmph. I've been looking for a toy for a while. Come here." He said.
He stretched out his large arm to grab Kurama, but the fox was too fast for him. He gracefully dodged the grasp. "Rose Whip!"
A few seconds later, the large demon lie in pieces by Kurama's feet. 'I never knew demons like these roamed in the forests. They usually stayed by the urban centers of the Makai. I wonder how much the Makai has changed since I left.' Kurama thought. Curiosity got the better of the kitsune, and he started to wander in the direction of Gandara.
Kurama approached a huge city with large black buildings and dark clouds hanging over the city. He encountered all different kinds of demons. Kurama was confused. Usually these demons wouldn't be in the city. He walked around the city and saw that a celebration of some sort was about to happen. Fanfare was heard and the demons said "All hail the great Yomi."
Kurama turned his attention to where the demons were looking at. There was a demon with six ears and long black hair. Kurama assumed that was Yomi.
Yomi was on the balcony of his huge building. He was usually happy when this day came. All the demons in Gandara that had any power came to the big city to kiss his ass. But today, he felt so depressed. Lately, there has been a power struggle between his territory, Mukuro and Raizen's territory. Raizen had died, tipping the balance of power towards Mukuro and himself. The last few months had been tiring for him, trying to organize his army into fighting off both Mukuro and Raizen's army. Then, something caught his eye. In the midst of all the grey, drab, and ugly creatures, he saw a beautiful flaming redhead. He felt a wave of heat in his body. He told one of his henchmen to follow the human and then bring him to him after the celebration was over.
Kurama saw Yomi stare in his direction for a while. He stayed for a few minutes while Yomi delivered his speech about an alliance with someone named Mukuro. A few of the demons groaned, but he paid no attention. He then remembered the herbs he had gotten earlier for his mother, and left. He managed to get past the crowded city and was about to enter the forest he came through when he felt a strong ki follow him. He turned around to face his follower, but saw no one there.
"I know you're there. Come out." Kurama shouted.
A blast of energy was directed at him, but he dodged the attack. He took out his rose whip and his eyes darted around. He couldn't see the enemy. A couple of more blasts were fired, but all from different directions, making it had to pinpoint his enemy. He decided to go to the forest. Over there, he would definitely have the advantage. He started to make a run for it, but something caught his left foot. It was a rope. He turned behind him to see a tall dark demon holding the other end of the rope. Before Kurama could summon a plant, the other demon knocked him out.
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Kurama felt warm and comfortable. Slowly, he started to open his eyes. He saw a mass of comforters and blankets. 'I must be in bed.' He thought. He turned to cuddle the black pillow to go back to sleep. 'When did I have this black pillow?' He thought. His eyes snapped open. He sat up in the bed. This wasn't his bed. Alarmed, he stood up and realized that he was naked. His clothes were nowhere to be found. He wrapped a blanket around himself and headed for the door. Just then, the doorknob turned.
The door burst open, and Kurama walked into Yomi. Stunned, he dropped the blanket. He lost his balance but Yomi caught him. Yomi stared into the beautiful creature's green eyes. Kurama pulled himself out of Yomi's grasp. He pulled the blanket around himself, trying to look decent. Yomi couldn't help but smirk. Yomi turned to close and lock the door. Kurama didn't like this. He was naked, locked in a room with a powerful demon. He took a step back.
"You don't have to fear me." Yomi said. Kurama remained unresponsive. "Quiet I see."
"Why did you bring me here?" Kurama asked. Yomi smiled. 'Gods! Even his voice is beautiful.' Yomi thought.
"I needed a companion." Yomi said. Kurama gave him a questioning look.
"You have a kingdom of people to bow down at your feet. Why not take one of them?"
"Oh. But none are as beautiful as you are." Yomi traced a finger down Kurama's face. Kurama jerked away.
"I'm not one of your subjects. You can't threaten me." Kurama looked around for any means of escape. He remembered a contract between the Reikai and Makai.
"And you can't hold me here. I'm not a demon. I'm human. I belong in the Ningenkai. I'm sure the Reikai wouldn't like to hear that you're holding a human hostage." Kurama said. 'About time this human body became useful.' Yomi's smile broadened.
"A human you say? I didn't know the people of the Ningenkai knew about the Makai and Reikai." Yomi said. 'Dammit. That didn't work.' Kurama thought.
"You might appear human, but I know you're not. When I saw you, I was going to have one of my henchmen return you to the Ningenkai in case you were lost. I would honor my agreement with the Reikai to return lost humans, but he told me that you used youki when fighting him. I used my ki meter and found out that you do have youki in your body, which would make you a youkai." Yomi said. Kurama knew he was caught. Yomi continued.
"I was wondering how a youkai could look so much like a human. I found this in your outfit." Yomi said. He brought up his school ID. "My henchman did some digging on you and found something interesting." He paused. "You have a human mother." Kurama gasped. His mother, how could he forget about her? He needed to give her those herbs!
"I take it from your shocked face that what I have said is true." Yomi continued. "You must really care about her to come all the way to the Makai just for those herbs." So, he found the herbs too.
"What do you want from me?" Kurama asked.
"I told you, a companion." Yomi said.
"What makes you think I want to stay?" Kurama asked. He was getting pissed. He needed to get back to his mother. In his human form he couldn't defeat this youkai, but as the youko, he might. He started to change when Yomi said "Your mother." Kurama stopped.
"What about her?"
"Surely you wouldn't want something bad to happen to her."
"Is that a threat?" Kurama never liked being threatened. He would show this youkai just who he was.
"In my contract with the Reikai, I'm supposed to retrieve youkai that stray into the Ningenkai. Since you're part demon, I'm afraid I can't let you return to the Ningenkai." Kurama knew he was caught in Yomi's game. He could kill Yomi now, but then his mother would be hurt. Was he selfish enough to put his own welfare before his mother's? No.
"I'll make you a deal." Yomi said. "If you stay in the Makai as my loyal and obedient companion, I'll let your mother be. I'll even let her take those herbs you came into the Makai for." Kurama thought about it.
"Stay in the Makai? For how long?" Kurama asked.
"Until I bore of you." Yomi said.
"And what about my mother? I'll never see her again?"
"If I get bored of you before she dies, you may see her." What a cruel compromise.
"How will I know if she's all right?"
"I'll send a demon to record her activities each week. You'll get to watch her on tape once a week." Kurama was in a deep conflict. Could he just see his mother only once a week? He came to the Makai to help her, not be further away from her. How can he say yes to this deal?
"I see you have much to think about." Yomi said. I'll leave you to make up your mind. Give me your response in three hours." He got up and started to walk towards the door. "Oh, and don't think about trying to escape. The door and windows have wards on them." He walked through the door and locked it.
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"Lord Yomi. The intruder wasn't a spy for Mukuro was he?" One of his loyal men asked.
"No, it was just a half human that got lost."
"What are we going to do with him?"
Yomi smiled. "He'll be my companion."
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A/N: Review!
Author's Note #2: In compliance with requests, here is the (edited, cut, hacked, slashed, chopped up version) original story. (First few chapters are the same. If you can't tell, I'm just pissed off I have to edit this.) The original version will be up on aff.net. Don't go if you don't want to read sexually explicit material.
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Kurama stood outside the hospital. His mother was getting sicker every day. He had to do something for her. After he had fled the Makai and reincarnated into this human boy, he felt he was obligated to play out the role of her son. Never had he ever known anyone show him such kindness and affection. When he was young, he was such a horrible child. He bit her, scratched her and even once almost killed her. She had shown so much patience with him. Her love had broken through the barriers he had put up around him. Over the years, he grew to love her back and repaid her by becoming a near perfect son. But now....
He looked through the window one more time before he fled. He would go back to the place he longed for. The Makai. Yes, the beautiful lush vegetation and the free open spaces in which he used to frolic in. And the jewels... yes, his hidden cave of treasures still laid there waiting for him. But no. He wouldn't go there to become the youko again. No, he would go there to find the herb he needed to cure his mother. Then, he would return to the Ningenkai and live out his boring life as Minamino Suiichi.
Kurama found the hidden portal that led to the Makai. He quickly went through the portal and a few seconds later, he found himself falling face first into a pile of green plants. The plants helped him land gracefully. He inhaled, and was automatically hit by a wave of nostalgia. He walked through the forest he landed in, reminiscing for a few minutes. Kurama then found the plant he was looking for. He quickly pulled out a few of the plants. He turned to leave, when a big bulky demon stood in his path.
"What's this? A HUMAN? Such a pretty flower in this dark and gloomy world. Hmph. I've been looking for a toy for a while. Come here." He said.
He stretched out his large arm to grab Kurama, but the fox was too fast for him. He gracefully dodged the grasp. "Rose Whip!"
A few seconds later, the large demon lie in pieces by Kurama's feet. 'I never knew demons like these roamed in the forests. They usually stayed by the urban centers of the Makai. I wonder how much the Makai has changed since I left.' Kurama thought. Curiosity got the better of the kitsune, and he started to wander in the direction of Gandara.
Kurama approached a huge city with large black buildings and dark clouds hanging over the city. He encountered all different kinds of demons. Kurama was confused. Usually these demons wouldn't be in the city. He walked around the city and saw that a celebration of some sort was about to happen. Fanfare was heard and the demons said "All hail the great Yomi."
Kurama turned his attention to where the demons were looking at. There was a demon with six ears and long black hair. Kurama assumed that was Yomi.
Yomi was on the balcony of his huge building. He was usually happy when this day came. All the demons in Gandara that had any power came to the big city to kiss his ass. But today, he felt so depressed. Lately, there has been a power struggle between his territory, Mukuro and Raizen's territory. Raizen had died, tipping the balance of power towards Mukuro and himself. The last few months had been tiring for him, trying to organize his army into fighting off both Mukuro and Raizen's army. Then, something caught his eye. In the midst of all the grey, drab, and ugly creatures, he saw a beautiful flaming redhead. He felt a wave of heat in his body. He told one of his henchmen to follow the human and then bring him to him after the celebration was over.
Kurama saw Yomi stare in his direction for a while. He stayed for a few minutes while Yomi delivered his speech about an alliance with someone named Mukuro. A few of the demons groaned, but he paid no attention. He then remembered the herbs he had gotten earlier for his mother, and left. He managed to get past the crowded city and was about to enter the forest he came through when he felt a strong ki follow him. He turned around to face his follower, but saw no one there.
"I know you're there. Come out." Kurama shouted.
A blast of energy was directed at him, but he dodged the attack. He took out his rose whip and his eyes darted around. He couldn't see the enemy. A couple of more blasts were fired, but all from different directions, making it had to pinpoint his enemy. He decided to go to the forest. Over there, he would definitely have the advantage. He started to make a run for it, but something caught his left foot. It was a rope. He turned behind him to see a tall dark demon holding the other end of the rope. Before Kurama could summon a plant, the other demon knocked him out.
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Kurama felt warm and comfortable. Slowly, he started to open his eyes. He saw a mass of comforters and blankets. 'I must be in bed.' He thought. He turned to cuddle the black pillow to go back to sleep. 'When did I have this black pillow?' He thought. His eyes snapped open. He sat up in the bed. This wasn't his bed. Alarmed, he stood up and realized that he was naked. His clothes were nowhere to be found. He wrapped a blanket around himself and headed for the door. Just then, the doorknob turned.
The door burst open, and Kurama walked into Yomi. Stunned, he dropped the blanket. He lost his balance but Yomi caught him. Yomi stared into the beautiful creature's green eyes. Kurama pulled himself out of Yomi's grasp. He pulled the blanket around himself, trying to look decent. Yomi couldn't help but smirk. Yomi turned to close and lock the door. Kurama didn't like this. He was naked, locked in a room with a powerful demon. He took a step back.
"You don't have to fear me." Yomi said. Kurama remained unresponsive. "Quiet I see."
"Why did you bring me here?" Kurama asked. Yomi smiled. 'Gods! Even his voice is beautiful.' Yomi thought.
"I needed a companion." Yomi said. Kurama gave him a questioning look.
"You have a kingdom of people to bow down at your feet. Why not take one of them?"
"Oh. But none are as beautiful as you are." Yomi traced a finger down Kurama's face. Kurama jerked away.
"I'm not one of your subjects. You can't threaten me." Kurama looked around for any means of escape. He remembered a contract between the Reikai and Makai.
"And you can't hold me here. I'm not a demon. I'm human. I belong in the Ningenkai. I'm sure the Reikai wouldn't like to hear that you're holding a human hostage." Kurama said. 'About time this human body became useful.' Yomi's smile broadened.
"A human you say? I didn't know the people of the Ningenkai knew about the Makai and Reikai." Yomi said. 'Dammit. That didn't work.' Kurama thought.
"You might appear human, but I know you're not. When I saw you, I was going to have one of my henchmen return you to the Ningenkai in case you were lost. I would honor my agreement with the Reikai to return lost humans, but he told me that you used youki when fighting him. I used my ki meter and found out that you do have youki in your body, which would make you a youkai." Yomi said. Kurama knew he was caught. Yomi continued.
"I was wondering how a youkai could look so much like a human. I found this in your outfit." Yomi said. He brought up his school ID. "My henchman did some digging on you and found something interesting." He paused. "You have a human mother." Kurama gasped. His mother, how could he forget about her? He needed to give her those herbs!
"I take it from your shocked face that what I have said is true." Yomi continued. "You must really care about her to come all the way to the Makai just for those herbs." So, he found the herbs too.
"What do you want from me?" Kurama asked.
"I told you, a companion." Yomi said.
"What makes you think I want to stay?" Kurama asked. He was getting pissed. He needed to get back to his mother. In his human form he couldn't defeat this youkai, but as the youko, he might. He started to change when Yomi said "Your mother." Kurama stopped.
"What about her?"
"Surely you wouldn't want something bad to happen to her."
"Is that a threat?" Kurama never liked being threatened. He would show this youkai just who he was.
"In my contract with the Reikai, I'm supposed to retrieve youkai that stray into the Ningenkai. Since you're part demon, I'm afraid I can't let you return to the Ningenkai." Kurama knew he was caught in Yomi's game. He could kill Yomi now, but then his mother would be hurt. Was he selfish enough to put his own welfare before his mother's? No.
"I'll make you a deal." Yomi said. "If you stay in the Makai as my loyal and obedient companion, I'll let your mother be. I'll even let her take those herbs you came into the Makai for." Kurama thought about it.
"Stay in the Makai? For how long?" Kurama asked.
"Until I bore of you." Yomi said.
"And what about my mother? I'll never see her again?"
"If I get bored of you before she dies, you may see her." What a cruel compromise.
"How will I know if she's all right?"
"I'll send a demon to record her activities each week. You'll get to watch her on tape once a week." Kurama was in a deep conflict. Could he just see his mother only once a week? He came to the Makai to help her, not be further away from her. How can he say yes to this deal?
"I see you have much to think about." Yomi said. I'll leave you to make up your mind. Give me your response in three hours." He got up and started to walk towards the door. "Oh, and don't think about trying to escape. The door and windows have wards on them." He walked through the door and locked it.
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"Lord Yomi. The intruder wasn't a spy for Mukuro was he?" One of his loyal men asked.
"No, it was just a half human that got lost."
"What are we going to do with him?"
Yomi smiled. "He'll be my companion."
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A/N: Review!