A.N.- Hey Minna! This is my 1st attempt at an M rated fic, so... no promises neh xDD The rating will justify itself later on :D
Disclaimer: All rights belong to Sorachi Hideaki, except this plot.
In this fiction Kagura is 18 years old (will turn 19 in November of the present time-line of the story) and Sougo is 21 (turning 22 in July of the same time-line) making their age gap shorten to three and a half years. You can picture them the way they look at the end of the 2nd Movie. Which is exactly the same but whit grown up features xDD
" Its a Deal! "
1st Chapter
It's a lovely early April afternoon, spring is blooming all around Edo, there is a light, cool breeze in the air, the sun softly shines thru a few cotton white clouds, while colorful birds happily chirp, jumping from branch to branch on the swaying trees. On a wooden bench, in Kabuki District Park, a beautiful young girl sits alone, seemingly oblivious to her surroundings.
Said girl is holding a purple parasol on her small but strong hands, spinning it absentmindedly as it shields her pale and sun-frail skin from the star king. Her fiery orange hair was up in her usual buns and she's wearing her favorite red qipao. Her innocent - and amazingly deceiving - facial features are strained and unreadable, as she's mulling over something that is clearly upsetting her, " HUUUGGH! What the hell was I thinking?! " she grunted out loud, breaking the peaceful quietness of the park.
" You think! That's dangerous monkey " that annoying voice, one that Kagura unfortunately knows all too well, " Your pea brain is way inexistent for that, you're gonna have a stroke " boomed in her sensitive ears.
Lifting the parasol from her face she spotted the guy, three feet away from where she sat, towering like a freaking giant in all his - she has to admit it - Sadistic glory. Wearing his midnight blue and gold trimmered tax robber uniform, his sandy hair glinting under the sun rays and his impenetrable crimson eyes smirking as wickedly as his lips, " Scram Bakufu dog, I have no time to play catch with you today yes ".
" Ouch!... You hurt my feelings China " he deadpanned, resting his hands over his chest, " And here I was thinking that you were waiting for your master to come pet you " he spoke feigning hurt.
" Ah! As if, now go fetch some skunks or something " she spat out lowering the parasol and blocking him from view, " Kagura-hime is too busy to be bothered by the peasants yes ".
" No can do ugly. I'm confiscating this bench " he stated demandingly, sounding bored " Police matters " he added.
" So sorry Keisastu-san [1], this one's already taken yes " she dryly retorted, " Go sleep some place else. Oh! How about the train tracks " Kagura spoke, not caring to look at the young officer.
" That's okay musume [2], I just need to relocate this disgusting monster bug " Okita ironically replied, sitting on the far end of the bench.
Sensing the Sadist sitting beside her, she glanced at him questioningly. In a nano-second she saw him lift and stretch his legs on the seat, pushing her off of the bench with his feet. At the sudden loss in gravity Kagura fell butt first to the ground, letting out an unexpected girlie scream " Aahhh! ".
" TEME! THE FUCK DO YOU THINK YOU'RE DOING? " the orange haired shouted, springing to her feet and positioning her parasol to his left temple, " DO I LOOK LIKE A FREAKING BUG? ".
" Bugs, Aliens. They all look the same shitty creatures to me " the sandy haired said unfazed by her stance, putting on his trademark sleeping mask " Though for a beastly alien bug you did just screeched like a little bitch " he smirked widely.
" THE HELL I DID! " Kagura seethed, clenching her teeth and moving to strike the asshole, but immediately his katana rose to block the most likely fatal blow, " It was a disgust grunt at the contaminated proximity with your roach feet, yes " she argued, her Yato pride bruised, applying more force on her hold.
" It sure fooled me " Sougo scoffed, pulling the sleep mask to his forehead " I could have sworn that it sounded in fact like a girlie scream " he yawn loudly.
" You're too dumb and deaf, poor you yes " she retracted and opened her parasol shading herself from the sun again, " You wouldn't know the difference if it screamed in your gremlin ears " Kagura muttered turning away, not really in the mood to pick up a fight with this douche today.
" Because women tend to scream too loud in my ears, is the reason why I know the difference " Shinsengumi's 1st Division Captain declared "Screeches, grunts, shouts, screams, pants, moans, groans " he started " Of pain, frustration, excitement, ecstasy, pleasure, bliss "Okita went on, " I've heard and caused countless, and they never sound the same on my deaf ears " he finished smugly.
Silence - not an uncomfortable one - settled between them. Sougo was still sprawled, arms now bent under his head, on his conquered bench. Watching her attentively and calmly from his peripheral vision, expecting her next move. Kagura on her end, was awfully quiet and pensive all of a sudden. She hasn't retorted to the Sadist stupid and cocky remark - not because it had shocked her, hardly anything that this idiot could spit would shock her - no, it's simply because she just realized something and right then and there, is seriously considering a sacrifice.
-xXxX-FLASHBACK-XxXx-
Three young girls, all in their eighteen's sat on a large blanket that had been laid down just for them at the beautiful garden of the Shogun's Castle. Soyo-hime had invited her two best friends over for a pic-nick lunch, and here they were eating and chatting contentedly. Well, up until now...
" YOU HAD SEX! " Akino Miko, a six feet tall, shoulder length blond with emerald eyes gasped, " WITH A COMPLETE STRANGER? " she was outraged with her friend behaviour.
" Way to go Soyo-chan " Kagura congratulated her friend, holding up her 7th serving of rice.
" Arigatou Kagura-chan " the Shogun's sister chuckled, " Besides it's not like you haven't done it Miko-chan " Soyo said.
" Takeru is my boyfriend, and that's not the point " Miko claimed, " What were you thinking? You didn't knew the guy to go and do that with him " the scandalized blond scolded her brunette friend.
" Did she need to know him? I mean it's not like she wanted to be friends with the guy yes " the orange haired implied, munching on some grilled meat and ogling some onigiri [3].
" Those are exactly my thoughts " the noble girl agreed, gesturing with her chopsticks.
" Ka-Kagura-chan, Soyo-chan please don't say such vulgar things " Miko sighed, looking down at the plate in her lap.
" What's so wrong with it Miko-chan? " Kagura asked refilling her bowl, " We're independent, beautiful women, we're free to do whatever we want, with whoever we like, whenever we feel like it yes " the young Yato said matter of factly.
" She's the Shogun's sister, it isn't proper " Akino Miko replied, " Wasn't it your first time? Shouldn't it have been special, magical? " she said knowing too well that it was useless with these two.
" Oh, please. What a cartload of shit " Kagura sneakered, more interested in picking more food, " It's simply a physiological need of the body, like peeing or eating. You need it, you do it yes " she said unfazed ready to gulp all the food down, " Gin-chan said so, what's so special and magical about that ".
" When your time comes you'll understand Kagura-chan " Miko sighed defeated.
" Yeah, you're speaking like you are very knowledge in the matter " Soyo butted in after being strangely silent " But the truth is, right now you are the only one of us that still has her V stamp intact " she continued, " And despite the tough attitude our Queen here, is a pure hearted girl " the brunette voiced, as if it was common sense.
" The hell is that supposed to mean? " Kagura inquired, forgetting about food for the time being.
" Exactly what it sounded like " Soyo responded, " We all know how super strong and blunt you can be " she said, " But we also know that underneath this mask, you are a kind, sweet and caring girl. Not as bold and daring as you may seem " she ended, facing Kagura dead on.
" It's okay Kagura-chan, we're friends. Sometimes our friends know us better than ourselves " Miko said smiling softly, " And mind I say, there is nothing wrong in believing in Love Soyo-chan ".
" Love? The fuck do you think I am! A lame shoujo heroine? " the orange haired barked angered and feeling insulted, " You are going to make me puke yes ".
" There's no need to act around us Kagura-chan " the blond tried to reason, receiving a death glare from the Yato clanswoman.
" If it isn't true than, prove it " Soyo dared, a mischievous glint in her eyes.
" Damn right I will! " Kagura exclaimed, raising to her feet " I'll definitely show you that Kagura-hime is above all these shitty girlish things yes " she declared, hands fisted on each side of her body.
" Hum " the brunette nodded encouragingly, " How about a bet?" Soyo giggled, pushing her friend further in her swelling anger.
" A bet? " Miko feared the worst.
" A Bet! " Kagura stated.
" Enough, Enough! " Miko spoke up, " Let's just talk about something else okay? And enjoy our meals " she proposed, sensing the shift on the other two moods.
" So what are we betting? " Soyo smirked devilishly, ignoring the blond girl.
" By midnight tonight, I'll no longer be a virgin. And I'll do it with a random guy " Kagura announced unwavering, " If I fail, I'll no longer have the right to hold the title of Kabuki's Queen ".
" Stop it you two! " the blond called out to them, " Kagura-chan don't do this, you're rushing things and you'll just end up regretting it later on " but there was nothing that she could do anymore.
" Doubt it! " Soyo-chan shot out before Kagura could reply to the blond, " You won't get your Knight in shining armor if you do it this way, or is it Prince charming? " she teased.
" Fine by me " Kagura seethed, " I'll send you a picture yes " she sarcastically said, turning her back on her friends.
" Kagura-chan where are you going? " Akino Miko called for the young Yato.
" To find the lucky guy! " she blurted out and stormed off.
" You did it on purpose, didn't you? " the blond asked, turning to look at Soyo who was holding her laughter.
" She's just too easy to mess with " Soyo responded laughing her ass off.
" You're evil, pure evil! " Miko exclaimed, staring judgingly at her friend.
-xxxx-FLASHBACK END-xxxx-
This was an uncommon situation for these two, whenever they would meet, the bickering and destruction of public property were sure to follow. But at this precise moment none spoke nor moved. Okita Sougo though slightly curious about her uncharacteristic quietness, decided - oddly enough - to patiently wait and see. So pulling down his mask once more, he focused all his senses, so that he could be aware of everything around him. And Kagura, the young Yato remained still, like she was glued to the ground, staring blankly at her feet, her face shifting ever so slightly in a mixture of contradictory feelings: Victory, Defeat, Curiosity, Doubt, Relief, Nervousness... What she was about to do had never, ever crossed her mind and she wasn't even sure if she was willing to go to such lengths. This was definitely a last resort kind of situation.
" Neh, Sadist? " she said glancing back to look at him over her shoulder, " You do have many miles on you, yes? " she simply asked, watching him.
" Rrr Rrr " he snored loudly " Rrr Rrr ".
" You are faking it so bad that it is embarrassing yes " she said turning around and coming closer " You're experienced, in sex I mean " she stated but it sounded more like a question.
" I don't like to brag, though I am quite skilled in that area " he replied adamantly, trying to figure where she was getting to.
" And you don't mind doing it with random people " she ignored him, " No attachments, feelings and shit. Just do it for the heck of it yes " Kagura spoke matter of factly.
" Random women " he corrected, his interest picking a bit " It's easier to subdue a stranger " Sougo smirked proudly, still laying on the bench and his eyes covered by his mask, " Though they always end up falling for their gorgeous master. I can't help it ".
" Yeah, yeah. Not a problem here yes" she waved him of, lost in thought again " So would you do it with, Me? " Kagura bluntly asked.
Years of training himself as not to display any sort of emotions, to bury his feelings and calculate his every reaction and physical expression in detail, had certainly paid up right now. If not he would've jumped to his feet, and stared at her with a WTF! look on his bishounen[4] face. Instead he simply took in an imperceptible deep breath and remained calm. At the same time the orange haired was cursing herself for even considering this jerk and hoping he would say no, though she was also steeling her resolve, the easiest solution to her predicament was - literally - right in front of her eyes and she could not let it slip. She's not a damned bubbly, lovey-dovey heroine, and she'll prove it!
" This is the wrong District for the practice of prostitution " Okita deadpanned, " Is Danna starving you again? There are better ways to make money " he spoke, still not moving.
" Yes. But I'm not doing this for food yes " she noted stepping closer, " So would you " she repeated.
" Obviously not, but since you're offering yourself so willingly " he ironically said " I do need a new guinea pig, to try out some things ".
" No S games Sadist, just the basic stuff yes " Kagura established right away.
" Boo-oo, you're no fun China " Sougo jeered, taking off his mask " What's the matter, afraid that you can't keep up with me " he snickered looking at her.
" That day has yet to rise, petty earthling " she scoffed him off.
" You're pathetic! " he called her, meaning it " You do not bargain sex, not when you're trying to get in my pants " he teasingly said, sitting straight on the bench.
" I have no use for your filthy pants yes " Kagura retorted, " All I want is what's underneath them, if you even have something in there Sadist " she barked annoyed.
" I always knew that you madly wanted me " he smirked, feeling more giddy than cocky " Don't worry I am well packed " he finished.
" I must be mad alright yes " she muttered under her breath, " Will you or not? " she just wanted to get this over with.
" So persistent, does it itch that bad monkey? " he kept teasing, never taking his eyes off of hers " How desperate to get laid are you? ".
" Will you answer my damned question or not? " she was getting sick and tired, and she wouldn't be capable to take this on much longer before she began kicking the daylights out of this jackass, " You're wasting my precious time yes ".
" Pass, not interested " Okita let her know, " I can do a whole lot better than an ugly, flat brat like you " he responded unfazed as always.
" Here I was, giving a walking trash like you the greatest honor of your worthless existence " Kagura sneered, feeling frustrated " Fine, there are a whole lot better guys than you anyways ".
" Oh really! Don't lie to yourself China " he chuckled, " Do tell me who would want to fuck an uninteresting bitch like you? " he asked amused, " Only a poor, delusional soul ".
" There are plenty of guys that will gladly do it " the orange haired was starting to boil, " So many throwing themselves at my feet, I just have to decide wich one to pick yes " she said, blankly looking to the side, thinking.
" Seriously? Like whom? I must say that I am curious " that sadistic smirk of his was plastered on his stupid face as he leaned his back on the bench and crossed his arms behind his head, " Madao over there, maybe that Megane, Danna? " he was enjoying this beyond measure, " Do you think that they would be up for it? " he mockingly asked, just to piss her off even more.
" Of course they would, they'll do anything I demanded of them, if they treasure their useless lives " she automatically responded, watching as Madao scavenged in the garbage bin.
Hearing her blunt, adamant but somehow serious words, Sougo turned his head to stare attentively at her, searching her absent face for any signs that would indicate that this was all just some nasty joke. " Wow, that is sick even for you China. Danna is your tutor, he is like your father " he was speaking seriously now, " He is old enough to be your dad, not to say that it would be considered pedophile which is a crime, F.Y.I " this crap was twisting is already fucked up mind.
" I'll be nineteen next November yes, and it's not like Gin-chan is my real father " she informed him, glancing up at the sky where somewhere in the vast space her Papi is, " But I can't pick him nor Megane, they're not random guys " she explained as if it was supposed to be obvious, " There's Zura. Elizabeth would be to weird. Maybe some of the escorts and Mayora. Yeah, once you overlook his nasty habits he's not that bad on the eyes yes " she pondered her options out loud.
" Hi-Hijibaka-san! You're considering that eunuch bastard as a valid option?! " Sougo was baffled and angered for some reason, his hate for the Vice-Commander growing exponentially " I'll do it " he let out without thinking twice.
" Eh! EHHH! " Kagura locked eyes with him, " Are you serious, cause there is no turning back yes " she warned him, feeling anxious all of a sudden.
" Shouldn't I be the one saying that? " he rhetorically asked, " I can't let you do this kind of things with that bastard, I'm not that heartless ".
" So, huh... how are we doing it? " she asked after an awkward silence, not sure if she should be thrilled or nervous now that things were finally taking form.
" Are you in need of an explanatory drawing of the act? " he deadpanned, " Or should I get a banana to exemplify? ".
" Kuso gaki[5] " she greeted her teeth, controlling herself not to murder the Sadist before she got what she needed from him " I know what gets in what. I meant the details, like where are we doing it yes ".
" At the HQ obviously. Females are not allowed but I can easy sneak you in " he stated nonchalantly, " Though once inside I'll have to gag you, to prevent your screams to be heard ".
" No way In hell! That place is crowded " Kagura retorted, glaring at him " And I said no S schemes yes ".
" My room won't be crowded, well not that day. And who said anything about schemes, I can perfectly make you scream on my own China " he said dullishly, " Maybe you rather do it in your closet, or in Danna's futon. Kinky are we? " he gave her the creepiest of looks.
" W-Why not in a love motel? " she asked still creeped out with his expression, " As a regular costumer, you must be acquainted with quite a few yes ".
" Not worth it. I ain't paying to satisfy your pathetic whim brat " he spoke raising to his feet, " If I wanted to spend my hard earned money, I would go to Yoshiwara where I can get some good material " Okita arrogantly said, walking away.
" Sadist and Sexist, you're definitely scum yes " she muttered, " Are you chickening out? " she teased.
" My day off is in two days, you do know where the HQ are " he let her know, " If you change your mind come find me ".
" Tonight! Meet me here at eight o'clock yes " she spoke making him halt in his way, " I'll cover the expenses jackass " she said catching up with him, " Don't you dare be late on me Sadist yes" she added locking eyes with him.
" Tonight! What's the rush stupid? " he inquired.
" Its a Deal! " she declared, her eyes unwavering.
" Its a Deal " after a while where they simply stared at each other Sougo repeated slowly, agreeing with the crazy girl.
To be continued...
A.N.- What do you think?
How did I do?
You're feedback is highly appreciated :D
[1] Keisatsu-san - policeman.
[2] musume - young girl/ woman; given the context it can also mean bitch (which was my aim).
[3] onigiri - rice ball.
[4] Bishounen - beautiful youth (boy).
[5] Kuso gaki - Damned kid/brat/punk.
Ja na!
murasakiana n.n
