Author Notes
In Regards to Shion Kaito are a series of one-shots. They all consist of different settings and universes, with different pairings and relationships. But in the end they all involve one person: Shion Kaito. The following one-shots are all story ideas that I have that don't really have a chance of becoming chapter fics. Perhaps some will, perhaps some won't. I will not promise anything. But enjoy them as they are, I dedicate all these stories to Kaito fans anywhere, that need their quick fix on stories that feature the awesomeness that is Kaito.
Reviews are welcome, but not necessary. Enjoy little chickies~
- Zerolr -
Story Infomation
Title: The Daughter and the Demon
Rating: G
Pairing: Kaito/Miku
Universe: Feudal Era Japan
Once upon a time, a small quaint Edo village lived in fear of a terrible demon that lived in the edge of the woods. The daughter of a blacksmith, Miku Hatsune grew up hearing about those stories. One day, while she was picking medicinal herbs for her father, she became lost in the woods.
She ran into a blue haired demon draped in a long decorative silken kosode pulling water from a fresh water lagoon. Instead of being overcome by fear, she was taken aback by his beauty...
The Daughter and the Demon
The young woman was mesmerized by what she saw, forgetting completely that she had walked into forbidden ground. She had wandered into the sacred spring protected by the ogre, the oni, that lives in this forest.
But he doesn't look kowai, he isn't scary at all... she thought.
But observing more, she noted that the demon had long claws and two tiny horns protruding from his forehead, it was mostly hidden by the long blue cerulean bangs that draped his face nearly hiding his eyes.
His gaze was cautious, but she caught a sense of misery and loneliness.
"I-I'm lost," she stuttered clutching her basket.
He remained silent and then bent down in order to resume collecting water into his wash basin.
"I was wondering if you can help me..."
More silence.
Just then she felt a tug. She jumped out of sudden fright as she wasn't expecting anything to sneak up from behind. That and because she was in the presence of a demon. She was starting to feel jumpy. When Miku turned around to look and see who it was, she saw an adolescent boy that appeared close to her age.
Blonde and blue eyes, with three fox tails and ears. A playful kitsune demon.
He gave her large mischievous grin and grabbed her hand.
"Kai-nii, Kai-nii!" he tugged her towards the blue demon.
"Let go of me!" she whined pulling back in her hand in the opposite direction.
"Why don't we play with her, Kai-nii?" he asked.
"Len, let go of her," he chastised.
Miku noticed how sharp the demon's eyes became.
Len immediately released his hold on the young maiden's hand and as Kaito growled at Len, the young fox dashed and disappeared into the woods.
"Leave from this place and never return!" he shouted at the girl. He turned around and picked up his wash basin.
"But I am lost, I don't know my way out of these woods."
He stopped and hesitated for a moment, "Are you not afraid of me?"
"No," she said smiling.
He turned around and saw her smile. His eyes grew wide. He saw as the girl walked back and picked up the basket she dropped when the fox grabbed her. He approached her as she picked up the herbs and placed them back in her basket.
"Why are you collecting those herbs?" he asked.
"My father is sick," she explained.
He crouched down to her level, "Let me see..."
She blushed to see him so close, his skin looked soft and pale as the moon. As he reached over to pick and observe the herbs she had collected, she noted the long sharp jawline, and his exposed neckline.
He looked over when he felt her stare and it was then that their eyes met.
After they collected everything and placed it into her basket, they both stood up.
"Here, I will give you some water. Only water from this spring contains healing power that can help your father recover from his illness... but you must keep this a secret," he explained.
"Yes I promise," she nodded, "Thank you! I am, Hatsune Miku, daughter of the blacksmith, from Kawa village. (River village).
"Hatsune... Miku...," he whispered as if savoring the words on his lips, "Well, for those that know me, I am Kaito," He picked up his wash basin, "Come, I will prepare the medicine with your herbs at my house."
"Your house?" she asked.
"Are you not afraid of me?" he asked.
She quickly shook her head, "No, of course not... I was just wondering what a demons house is like..."
"It isn't as frightful as you may believe it to be. Humans have exaggerated stories about us demons..."
"Really?" she asked stepping up beside him.
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Soon enough Miku found herself inside the blue oni's house. The air inside his home filled with the scent of sweet pea and lavender. It cause her to feel rather relaxed and sleepy. Who would expect a demon's house to be sweet and peaceful? She found a futon in the back of the house and just laid her head down for moment. Before she knew it, she had fallen asleep.
Kaito mulled over the plants with a stone wheel rocker under candlelight. Hours passed as he worked. When he was finally finished, he went to present the medicine to her; a bottle of herbs mixed with the scared spring water; to Miku.
When he walked over, he saw her sleeping on his futon. He softly smiled as he placed the bottle aside and knelt down next to her. He smiled as he moved a lock of hair aside and watched her sleep.
She was so beautiful. In that moment, the demon fell in love with her...
END
A/N: This is pretty short. I intended this to be longer but life happened. The next one-shot will be more longer. I promise. I also will fufill Ryuusei's request. I will write a one-shot side story of my current Kai/Miku chapter fic: "When the First Love Dies". Please look forward to that in the near future.
