SEKIREI: MUSCLE HAREM

PART I

by chuckiboo

Sekirei ©Gokurakin Sakurako

It was a long, tiring, hard fought battle, but they did it. And as the ship docked, and the people disembarked, he knew he did good. Though his friends, and even his sister, lost their Sekirei, Minato Sahashi realized what had to be done. Heading home with No. 108 Kusano, in tow, even at her age, she had to accept the face that her big brother, Shiina, was gone, but not for long. She cared just as much about him as she does her ashikabi, whom she was heading home with this moment. And somehow, he's become stronger, having winged six Sekirei, four of which were single digits, pretty powerful indeed. Yet he doesn't realize how strong he's become.

The Izumo Inn was all abuzz with activity as they prepared for their ashikabi's homecoming after gaining the victory in the fourth battle out at sea. The caretaker, Miya, was immensely proud of her resident, and wanted to do something special for him. Though she was winged long ago, she didn't feel complete due to her husband's death. Sweeping mindlessly as Musubi and Homura helped with the cleaning, Matsu keeping tabs on security, and Kazehana and Tsukiumi doing the shopping, she had the feeling of family when he was there, even though his mother was the head of the 'Sekirei Plan'. All knew that Minato cared for them as they were, and wanted to live their lives with him, yet they had to face the fact that only one could be 'the last one', and once all seven Jinki were assembled, restoration could take place. It was hard for all to accept the reality of that fact.

Walking down the street in a tired manner, Minato looked around at his neighborhood. Thinking he'd be teased because he was wearing a Wagtail shirt, that belonged to his departed friend Uzume, he knew he'd see her again soon.

'When this is all over,' he thought, 'we'll see her. I'm doing this for all Sekirei, so they can be with the ones they care about.'

Soon, his thought reverted back to the battle on the bridge heading out of the capital city, against the Disciplinary Squad, and how he almost lost his first Sekirei, No. 88 Musubi. Then how he helped a young man who didn't want to fight escape the capital with No. 95 Kuno, the Sekirei of Song, and living their lives in freedom. He had a feeling they'll be hunted down by MBI about now, and their peace will not last. Nearing the inn, he stopped walking, as Kusano looked up at him.

"What's wrong Minato?" asking in her tiny voice. Looking up, the area above him turned dark.

"Why do I have the feeling I'm about to be pounced?" he said as a figure headed fast in descent toward him.

"MINATO!" it screamed as it landed on him hard, knocking him to the pavement, making a cloud of dust. He barely managed to sit upright when a second figure yelled out.

"MINATO!" as it crashed into him, injuring him even more, as Kusano just stood there looking on, as two, beautiful, busty women started hugging and kissing on him like no tomorrow. But he was surprised that the most agressive one, No. 9 Tsukiumi, was doing more than No. 3 Kazehana, who was a bit more affectionate than the others. This was a change that startled him.

"Okay, okay," he mumbled, "I'm glad to know that you miss me, alright?"

The bigger breasted one eased her grip, but the other held on tighter. This was weird.

"Uh, Tsukiumi," he said, "what's wrong?"

She looked up to him, to a startling sight; she had tears in her eyes. "What's wrong, Tsukiumi? Aren't you glad to see me?"

She sniffed. "Yeah, but I was thinking..."

"Listen," as he finally stood up, "let me go get settled in, and we'll talk about it, okay?" She nodded as she stood up with him, still holding on to his arm. "Just...loosen the grip, please, it's hurting me."

The girl did as she was told, as they made their way into the house, greeted by all their friends.

"Minato!" said Musubi as she hugged him as well, Tsukiumi still holding on. Minato galnced at her, to not see a tinge of jealousy. Something was seriously wrong here.

"Minato," said Miya smiling, "glad you're back, you did very well in that battle."

"Thanks Miss Miya," he replied, "but I have a certain matter to deal with first."

He glanced over to his friend. "Come on, let's go," as he and the very clinging Tsukiumi walked down the hall. The crew were confused about what was happening.

"What's going on with her?" asked Homura softly, "She's never been like this before."

Miya had a concerned look on her face. "Her tough facade of pride is breaking down. This is something only Minato can handle, as an ashikabi. She'll be fine."

She smiled. 'Besides, there's something I need to talk to him about,' thinking as they proceeded to go into the dining area to eat a bountiful victory dinner prepared by all of them, though the guest of honor will be there later, as soon as he takes care of some business.

Going into his room and sliding the door closed, Minato and Tsukiumi sat down and got down to business.

"Tsukiumi," he started, "as long as you've been my Sekirei, I've never known you to cry for any reason. Most of the time, you're rough yet compassionate to a point, rational and competitive. What's causing this change in you?"

The blonde sighed as she started. "I...I don't know. It's just that...when you came to save me from myself, I felt my pride was violated." Minato listened attentively. "And though only one Sekirei can survive at the end of this process, I've come to see how much you care for us, how much you love us, what you would do for us," sighing again, "even place your life in danger, when you winged Homura while he was on fire, or taking the brutal beating from Uzume when she was stealing for Izumo Higa so she could help her sick ashikabi."

She then looked up, a face filled with sincerity. "You would sacrifice all you have, so we could have something." Scooting close to him, Tsukiumi took his hands in hers, blushing and teary-eyed. "There were times when I thought I would lose you, but you always came back," moving her face closer, "and for that, I love you, Minato."

The boy was blushing and moved at her reason, giving in to her as she embraced him in a meaningful kiss. Breaking after a few seconds, Minato wiped her tears with his fingers, and smiled.

"Just like all the others, you mean a lot to me, as a friend, and more. We don't know the end result of this plan, but I'd like to have you all back, and to stay together. We're a family."

That part stuck with her, as the blush never left her face. "I feel so much better now," smiling, "you ready to go eat?"

"Let's," as they both got up and walked out, heading to the dining area with the others. Sitting down at the table, all who were present (except Matsu, who always stayed in her room) seem to notice the look of peace on the face of the Sekirei of water. Sitting at his end of the table, Miya held up her cup.

"A toast to Minato," she said, "for his victory in the fourth battle." The others held up their cups in cheer, even Homura.

"Cheers!" they said in unison, as they drank and started to eat. No one knew that something was about to happen, something very big.

That night as everybody slept, the usual was happening in the girls' room, with Musubi and Kusano sleeping on either side of the now at peace Tsukiumi. Though she still didn't like this arrangement too much, she had to live with it. As they slumbered, an event began taking place inside the water Sekirei's body, as her arms and legs began growing, becoming muscular and strong. Her traps rounded out some, atop strong shoulders, while her breasts stayed the same, and her abdomen becoming pronounced and defined under her nightgown, which tore in the chest, arms and legs areas. The change was so quick, in a matter of minutes, she grew to the size of a female bodybuilder, barely unnoticed. As the two snuggled under her like puppies to their mother, they would be in for a big surprise in the morning.

When dawn broke and the sun shined through the windows of the Izumo Inn, a voice could be heard on the outside, as Miya went through forms with her trusted kitana. She knew that Karasuba didn't like her, and would do anything to get her out of the way, as well as the deceased spirit of No. 8 that inhabited Musubi. Things were going fine, until a horrific sound came from the house.

"AAAAAHHHHHH!" a scream that startled everyone awake. Matsu, Homura, Kazehana, Musubi and Kusano ran to the room where she was, Miya coming in as well, as they were greeted with an astonishing sight. Tsukiumi stood in front of the mirror in her ripped nightgown, staring at her now ripped, muscular body. All eyes were wide at this, as she was in absolute shock.

"Wh-what...happened...to me!"

Miya stepped in as the others stayed at the door. Closing her eyes, she thought about it.

"This has never happened to no other Sekirei," she said, "what did you do yesterday?"

Tsukiumi thought for a second. "Besides eating and talking with Minato, that's about it."

"Did you two...kiss?"

She nodded. "Yeah, but only briefly, it wasn't like activating my Norito though."

No. 1 stood there and thought for a moment. "Hmmm," she hummed, "it seems that your protective nature has risen."

"What?" asking confused.

"Because your desire to protect Minato is so strong, as with all of you, your spirit as a Sekirei pulled some of his strength to you to fulfill your heart's desire, to love and protect him."

"You mean, he did this to me, and didn't realize it?"

"No, your spirit did, and he's now more a part of you than before."

Tsukiumi grinned. "Now I can better protect him," as she flexed her now huge biceps, with the others staring in admiration. The same thing ran through their heads, as they remembered all the things their beloved ashikabi has helped them through.

Minato had been gone all morning, to the hospital to visit Chiho Hidaka, Uzume's former ashikabi. He, his mother and Chiho talked things over, and decided with Miya's permission, that she will move into the Izumo Inn when she's discharged in a couple of weeks. Her disability pension would pay for all her expenses, as she continues her recovery. He could tell that she missed Uzume very much, and wished that she was still here. In his heart, he knew that as soon as this was all over, they will be reunited, for keeps.

Though he was used to pulling all-nighters as a college student, this particular morning, he was feeling a bit drained. 'Hmmm,' he thought as he walked down the street, 'maybe it's because I didn't have anything to eat this morning,' his eyes getting a bit heavy, 'or maybe...'

His thought dragged on as he walked through the gate of the Izumo Inn, entering its spacious foyer, and heading to his room. He knew he needed some rest, and he was about to get some regardless. Laying down on his futon and closing his eyes, he heard footsteps at his doorway. He looked up with blurry eyes, to see Kusano standing there in her childish cuteness.

"Hey Ku-chan," he said, a bit drowsy, "how ya doin'?" She just stood there, staring, not saying a word.

"Just trying to get some rest, could you come back later?"

Kusano ran in and hugged Minato around the neck. "Ku wanna protect Minato onee-chan," she said in her tiny voice, then looking him in the face, "Ku will protect Minato onee-chan," as she kissed him on the lips, surprising him blushing.

"What was that for?"

"Just because I love you," she replied blushing, as she let go of his neck and headed out the door. Minato was stunned and confused at this, yet the main thing on his mind is to sleep.

Getting up that afternoon, Minato was still a bit sleepy but somewhat alert, as the others gathered for dinner. He noticed that everyone there, except for one.

"Where's Tsukiumi?" he asked, taking a bite of his curry prepared by Musubi.

"She's...not feeling too good," answered Homura, as he sipped on his tea.

"I think I better go see about her," as he started to get up, but was held down by Kazehana.

"Uh, don't worry about her, she'll be fine," taking a spoon, "now let's get you fed, you had a rough morning," as she fed him some of the curry. The others looked on, not wanting him to know what was going on, trying to keep it a secret. But for how long, they thought.

That evening before going to bed, Minato stayed in his room studying, when someone rapted at his door. "Come in," he said while drowsy, as Musubi walked in. Having been the first Sekirei winged by Minato, she was especially attatched to her ashikabi.

"Minato," she said, "I'm glad you won the fourth battle, but" as she came closer, making him blush, "I wanna be with you, forever," bringing her face close to his. He didn't know what to say, as he was heavily flushed; he and Musubi were very close indeed.

"I wanna be strong enough to protect you, from anything," pressing her bontiful bosom against his arm, "because I love you," as she locked him in a meaningful kiss that burned through him like fire. Breaking it, Musubi was flush.

"I WILL protect you," she whispered as she got up and left the room, leaving him more confused.

"What's going on here?" he thought as he felt sleep coming on quicker than usual. "I'll think about it in the morning," yawning as he closed his book and laid down on his futon, going to sleep soonafter.