Mating Season

Chapter Two

By KellyQ

Judai arrived at the riverside to see Johan in his human form, sitting casually against a rock. Next to him was a deer. Judai changed to his human form and sat next to Johan. "So what's with the deer?" Judai asked.

"I was thinking that we could either share, or spar for it."

Judai looked at the deer. He was hungry and a deer sounded good to eat at the moment. "Alright. You're on! I haven't really practiced fighting in a while. This will be fun!" He jumped up and changed back into his demon form.

Johan smirked, his tail swayed as he shifted into his demon form too. He stared at Judai for a moment, causing the brown haired demon to lose focus. Johan took the opportunity to jump on his opponent. Before Judai knew what was happening, he was pinned on the ground. He tried to hold back a moan when he felt Johan pressing his body against his.

"N-now that's not fair," Judai whined, struggling free. "You did that on purpose to distract me with that divine feminine body of yours!" Shit! Judai cursed. He just hoped that Johan didn't think that he was after him for his body. Even thought he does have a beautiful body, Judai thought, mentally smacking himself for having such a thought about someone he hardly knew.

Johan smirked and licked Judai's cheek again. "You never told me your name."

Judai shivered. "My name? Oh! It's Judai Yuki! And your name is Johan, right?"

The white cat demon nodded his head and got off of Judai. "Should we try that again - Judai?"

Judai nodded his head and got back on all fours, shaking the dirt off. "This time I won't be distracted," he said, using his back paw to scratch his ear. He rolled around on his back, feeling that his back was starting to itch.

Johan watched for a moment, trying not to have perverted thoughts about pinning Judai underneath him again. The brown haired demon caught Johan staring at him. They both stared at each other until Judai noticed that Johan had scratches on the back of his leg, and a couple of teeth marks on his neck.

Judai got up. "Johan, what happened? Did you get into a fight?"

Before Johan could defend himself, a yellowish-green fox demon jumped out of the bushes and lunged for him with bared teeth. The white cat demon jumped back. Judai could smell a deadly strength coming from the fox and another scent he couldn't quite place.

"Give me back my dinner you slut!" the fox said growling at Johan.

Judai's eyes narrowed, his ears went flat against his head and his crooked tail twitched. He stomped his paw hard on the ground. "What's going on?"

The fox demon turned and gave the brown haired demon a cold look.

"Yusuke ...!" came a growl from behind.

The fox demon growled. He knew who it was. He turned ready to strike the demon Panther. The Black Panther was quick and slammed his paw on Yusuke's tail. The pain didn't faze Yusuke at all. He was used to it.

"I shouldn't have to remind you that you're pregnant, do I?" the panther threatened.

A growl escaped from the back of Judai's throat. He thought he smelled something familiar coming from Yusuke. The scent came from the panther. Judai recognized the scent. His eyes changed to a yellowish-red possessed color.

Black cat-like ears twitched as the panther turned his head and their eyes locked. "We meet again, Haou. Or shall I say Judai Yuki." the panther moved his paw, and Yusuke took the opportunity to escape. "Get back here you bitch!" the panther seethed.

Johan jumped back as Yusuke grabbed the deer and ran off. The panther went after the demon fox, yelling threats toward his mate.

"Johan ..."

"I know what you're thinking," Johan started. "But I didn't steal his food. We went after the same thing ..."

Judai nodded his head. "We've got to tell the others that Darkness has returned!" the brown haired demon growled. "I made sure he was exiled from this part of the forest! Damn it!"


Fubuki paled at the mention of Darkness, but when Judai mentioned about Yusuke, his ears went straight up. Pain flashed across his face when Judai said that the fox demon was pregnant. Asuka nuzzled against her brother. She knew all about what had happened to him a couple years with Yusuke, and Darkness. What Fubuki wanted, was to mate with Yusuke; not because of the fox's good looks, but because the wolf demon had known the fox for a long time, and had fallen in love with him.

The problem was that Darkness had wanted to mate with both of them, which was forbidden. A demon was allowed to have one mate per season. So Fubuki did what his instincts told him. He fought for his mate. The fight was brutal, with tooth and claw. Yusuke just watched with great horror in his violet eyes. He loved Fubuki and wanted him to win so he could mate with him. But Darkness was a stronger fighter. The panther had the wolf demon pinned, ready to bite his throat when Yusuke cried out that he would mate with Darkness. He was grateful that the panther saved the one he truly loved even thought Fubuki would forever believe that Yusuke had chosen Darkness because he was stronger.

Kaiser studied his friend. He knew how it felt to lose a mate. He had one too named Edo. A very clever and spunky fox demon. He was killed protecting Kaiser during last years mating season.

"We need to tell Shepherd about Darkness! That bastard is not suppose to be here!" Judai hissed. Shepherd was a powerful Lion demon who looked over all the demons of the forest.

"Then what are we waiting for," Johan spoke up. "Lets go!"

All of Judai's anger washed away when he stared at the cat demon. "Johan?"

"I do feel responsible for what happened …"

Judai narrowed his eyes. "You don't need to feel that way. You got the deer fair and square, so don't feel bad."

Fubuki watched the whole interaction and smiled. He had a good feeling that this Johan demon was going to be the one for Judai.

To Be Continued …