WARNING: Ah yes. The warning. As if I didn't state it in the summary. SHOUNEN AI!! -gasp!- You never would've known, ne?
Authoress' Notes: This is just a little idea that had been lingering in my head for a few years. O.o Yeah, just the small amount of time that is a few years. Really, I have no life. Anyway, this fanfiction thingie stars the extremely sexy Shishiwakamaru and the Beautiful Suzuki (Suzuki: Damn right!). Shishi honestly has the shortest temper EVER. That's why Yoshihiro Togashi made Suzuki.
Swissy: Not quite, but we'll let her live in her delusion.
Hieica: It's not a delusion! IT'S REAAAAL!!!
Swissy: ...
Hieica: That's right, it's real. Just like magical flying pink ponies, and Bob the Magical Pony is their overseer. I speak the truth.
Swissy: Ignore her, she's crazy. Enjoy the fanfiction and we'll see you at the end of this chapter.
Narcissism
Chapter One
Violet eyes fluttered open as the morning light shone in through the window next to his bed. He lay there for a moment, watching the morning life through his window. The sunlight was soothing and almost made him want to fall back asleep had he not had somewhere to be. He sighed and sat up, the soft blankets slipping from his shoulders. He turned his back to the window, ready to stand and get to work, leaving his moment of bliss behind him until the next morning.
A small chirp brought his eyes back to the open window. A robin with a dull but extravagant red breast perched itself on the sill of the cerulean haired samurai's window. A small smile tugged at his lips as he extended a hand for the bird. It hopped onto his index finger and he brought it closer to his face. "Ohayou, little bird. How do you fare?"
The bird in question sang a short melody for him, in which he closed his eyes and absorbed the tune to form his understanding. "I see, my friend. Your mate has given birth? I congratulate you. I'm assured that you will make a wonderful parent."
The robin chirped, and the samurai smiled again. "I highly doubt that I would, but I thank you for the compliment."
The bird cocked it's head to one side.
Shishiwakamaru sighed. "It's a little more complicated than what you would think..."
It stared at him, as if to say, "You can tell me".
The demon once again let out a sigh. "In this case, my problem is not that of survival of my bloodline. It's more of a question of happiness. I have so many demons willing to claw eachother until one's blood runs dry in order to have me, but the one that I desire, the one that I want, is the one that I cannot have."
The bird fluttered it's wings reassuringly, bringing another small sad smile to his face.
"Thank you, my friend, I appreciate it," he said, thrusting his hand slightly up for the bird's ascension.
He sighed and stood, clothing himself with his samurai attire neatly and in no hurry. He then sat in front of his mirror to fix his hair. Even in the morning, when he awakes, his hair is never out of place. It is always so perfect, not one strand was ever sticking out or split. His blue locks fell gracefully down his back as he ran a brush through it, not that the brush was needed, but he loved himself enough to make sure it was perfect. He reached out and grabbed a hair tye, pulling the strands into a ponytail at the nape of his neck, save for two large bangs that hung by his ears down to his shoulders, and two small pieces sticking up and out behind the other two chunks of bangs.
A small knock came to his door, and a quiet voice called through it. "Shishiwakamaru...?"
"Hai, come in," he said, not turning from his own reflection in the mirror.
The door opened a crack and a pale face poked through it, light blue slicked back hair and four lightgreen bangs hung on the left side of his face. Icy pupilless eyes stared at him through the mirror. "Breakfast is ready..."
"Ja matte ne? Arigatou Touya."
The ice demon nodded and closed the door quietly as he silently walked away. Shishiwakamaru stared at the spot where the ice demon had just stood. Touya, out of all of their odd group, was the quietest, calmest, and second-most petite. The samurai appreciated the fact of Touya's prescense - without him, chaos would have surely ensued and Shishiwakamaru would have torn out some people's throats countless times already. The smaller demon gave about an air of coolness and control, making others around him slightly less hostile, of course, if they were already on friendly terms. But behind those icy eyes lingered something so fragile, something he would rather not have to tell his companions. Shishiwakamaru respected his space, though he did have some idea of the truth, from Touya's past.
It was better left alone though, because the two weren't close enough to be telling of horrible pasts and secrets, in fact, Shishiwakamaru would probably be the last one Touya would turn to out of their group.
After staring in the mirror for a few more minutes and making sure he was completely satisfied with his appearance, Shishiwakamaru picked up his sword and exited his bedroom.
When he entered the room where all of them would be eating, everybody else was already there and sitting at a small table. He got to his knees and took his place next to Jin at the end of the table.
Yes, to his right sat everybody's favorite hyperactive wind demon. His ears were awfully pointy and shakey today, showing his excitement for something, Shishiwakamaru wasn't really interested in whatever that would be. Next to Jin sat his best friend, maybe something more than just that, Touya. Across from Touya was Chuu and Rinku, the dastardly duo could only be described as crazy. Chuu couldn't go a minute being sober, you could tell from his choice of clothing and hairstyle, and Rinku was a child who enjoyed beating his opponents by smacking them around playfully with yo-yos.
And across from him...
The Beautiful Suzuki sat, his chopsticks in his hand ready for some chow. Tall and lean, with simple training attire on and no extravagant costume in sight, thank Kami, Suzuki was basically Shishiwakamaru's morphine, taming and calming him, relaxing him using little or no effort. Either he was worried for those around him or he was worried about Shishiwakamaru injuring himself, he always seemed to be able to keep the bird demon in check. Suzuki looked up and Shishiwakamaru just wished he could drown in those eyes.
"You're quiet this morning, Shishi-kun, is everything all right?" He asked, reaching a hand across the table and feeling the bird demon's forehead for any signs of a fever. "You're acting calmer than normal. Are you getting a cold?"
Immediately the temperature rose as those words fell from Suzuki's mouth. Touya wouldn't want anyone getting sick because of the cold air surrounding him.
"I'm fine," Shishiwakamaru said, "I'm still a little tired..."
"I see..." Suzuki said, refraining from stating if he believed him or not.
Nevertheless, Touya kept the temperature lower, just in case.
"Come to think of it..." the ice demon spoke quietly. "All of our louder companions are quieter today. What are you up to?"
That comment was obviously directed at Jin, Rinku, Chuu, and Shishiwakamaru, whose eyelid twitched. Different murmurs from each person answered Touya's inquiry. Chuu complained of a hangover, Rinku was half-asleep, and Jin gave no answer other than a mischevious half-grin.
Touya gave him a skeptical look. "Jin...?"
"Whatcha givin' me that look for, Toy? You wouldn' 'onestly believe lil' ol' me to be up to somethin', would ya?" Jin asked, trying to sound innocent enough.
"Honestly?" Touya said in response. "I would."
The wind demon put on a pretend hurt face, but that was enough to get the suspicious ice prince off his back. Shishiwakamaru thought nothing of it though, Jin was always up to something. He was probably just hiding the sugar all for himself again.
The samurai poked his food around for a while before realizing a gaze directed his way. He looked up to meet the two wandering eyes of Suzuki, who gave him a genuinely worried look. What were they worried about? He was fine, though it did make his heart warmer that Suzuki was worrying over him.
Chuu's face fell into his bowl abruptly, splattering the contents of it all over the table, floor, and more importantly, Touya. Rinku smacked Chuu on the back of his head. The ice demon furrowed his brow in slight annoyance and began cleaning the mess off of the table, rather than himself first, to show courtesy. Jin put his hand over Touya's and gave him a look. Jin's other hand wound up pulling a few noodles from Touya's hair.
"Go get yerself cleaned up, Toy, I'll take care o' this mess, all righ'?" Jin said with a grin on his face.
After a short staring contest, Touya lost and trudged off to clean up whilst Jin bent across the table and began picking up the food peices one by one. Shishiwakamaru had to admit, that was slightly sweet what Jin did for Touya. Occurances like this happen all the time throughout their days, which leads the four other demons wondering exactly what sort of relationship Touya and Jin share.
Chuu making a dumbass out of himself, Jin and Touya's sweet dialogues, Rinku's craziness, and Suzuki's sexiness.
Shishiwakamaru sighed. Another day in his life.
Hieica: Woot!! First chapter is el done-o. I didn't mean for it to focus so much on Shishiwakamaru's side, but oh well. That's how it is then. This was originally supposed to be humor. I honestly don't know where this will go, what do you guys think?
Swissy: Review or die death by penguins. MWAHAHAHAHAHA...
Hieica: ...O.o;;