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Warning: This is a yaoi pic if you do not like yaoi don't bother reading.
Authors Note: This is my first chapter by chapter story and not a short story continuation.
What do you get when you fall in love with a demon
(Sota Higurashi X Naraku)
Act 2 – I can't tell if things are better or worse.....
Sota was about to plead for his mother not yo freak out but he was also shocked for what he saw just as much as his mother. "Sota is he one of your friends... if he is why is he naked?" Sota was too embarrassed to get anything out of his mouth. The naked demon apparently changed forms to that of a thirteen year old version of himself. Only other difference was his eye color which was changed to brown to suite the guise of a human. Sota could just saying "bu's" and "um's" that the demon decided he should cover for his master since he felt a strong uncontrollable obligation. "Sota invited me here last night my family has left me alone for awhile so he said I could stay here and I was changing in the closet for some privacy before you came up, sorry". The demons explanation had a polite tone to it and he put on a very ideal child like face that Sota's mom couldn't help but love. "Oh Sota" his mother began "if you only told me I wouldn't have embarrassed your friend like this, go on dear finishing getting dressed". Then she closed the closet door and said before she left "you should have really told me when your inviting friends over for the night, alright". Sota nodded completely amazed how everything turned out, Sota waited till he heard his mother had gone downstairs then Sota opened the door.
He expected to find the demon as in a child but he turned back into his naked adult form. "Look here..." Sota would have scolded him but he remembered the demon actually helped him out so he decided it was best to get ready. "Just turn back into a kid then put on one of my uniforms, I might need you today at school", said Sota as he grabbed one of his uniforms on a hanger. Closing the closet door again Sota started getting changed as the demon stood there really pissed off that this human started ordering him about. However because he had accepted the contract he was flooded with an uncontrollable force that made him serve his master. No doubt that at that moment if he could he would have killed Sota and all of his family.
As he was turning into his child form he began to put on the uniform while thinking of a way he could break out of the contract without getting banished back to his limbo. Since he arrived in this place since the sun began to rise he noticed a familiar linger. As if this place was so familiar yet changed to the point where it has become nearly foreign to him. Like when you have a dream you had once before but the scene has changed though it has the same people in it. The demon decided it was best to play along with the human till he found his opportunity.
Sota on the other hand was really excited to have his own demon to help him today. Last night he was so worried about being beat to the pulp by those three thugs from the football team he was put into a spiral of depression. However now with his demon friend they wouldn't be able to lay on hand on him.
***As Sota Walked to school with the demon***
Sota was glad to be on his way since the demon was putting on a total innocent facade. He would ask pointless childish answers even for his supposed age but his mother would treat him like another son because of it. She just loved having someone so nice and innocent around the house again, Sota though he was nice lost his innocence when they taught him about the birds and the bees. However Sota was glad but freaked out how his grandfather would stare at him with suspicious eyes. It was as if he wanted to say 'I know what your doing and I know what you are'.
Sota soon after they finished breakfast left with his demon who still kept up the child facade. It was a bit awkward for Sota to have demon around who was so cold and manipulative that he wasn't sure what to say. He wasn't even sure if he had any business giving orders to the demon. Then Sota over a sudden noticed he didn't know his name taking a breath Sota asked hoping he wouldn't be ignored "what's your name"? The demon just looked over at him with the kind of stare that sent a shiver down Sota's spine. It was apparent the demon thought it wasn't any of his business but he had to answer at any rate, "my name is Naraku". Sota wasn't sure if he knew that name or not it was so long ago that Kagome used to talk about her adventures before she left for good. He had to think about it for awhile, it wasn't till they were around the same block as Sota's school that he remembered. "Wait", Sota said suddenly shocked at a sudden memory. He remembered he overheard Inuyasha and Kagome talk about a evil demon they were hunting by the name Naraku, but he remembered she said once he was killed. Then the book reminded him the ritual usually brought dead demons back into servitude, "your Naraku my sister Kagome talked about you"! Naraku stood in place ahead of Sota by a few steps, turning around slowly Naraku's eye turned red. He remembered Kagome very well and her pet Inuyasha. 'So this is her brother' Naraku thought to himself, learning from his spies that Kagome came from the future he quickly deduced he was resurrected into the future. By his old enemies little brother he would have killed him right their in rage if he wasn't held firm by the contract. Sota could also command him to do many others things worse if he was afraid of him so it was best if he played on Sota's need for a servant. "So... if I am what do you wish to do about it?", Naraku said with an edge of superiority in his words. Sota wasn't sure what he could do, if he broke the contract Naraku would be free but he didn't want to send him away and be left at the mercy of those bullies. "I can see that you need me master and if you fool enough to send me away I doubt whatever your trouble is will get solved. Besides what trouble could I cause now I am only here to obey my master, and my master is you", Naraku's words were tempting and had a aura of truth to them as he spoke. Sota looked into Naraku's eyes and was afraid but it wasn't fear for any danger it was a sort of unknown anxiety.
"I am not sure I can trust you Naraku", Sota said being cautious now remembering how Kagome talked about his cunning. "Well master I have to say it is a foolish move since I am at your command whether I like it or not. I can't do anything you would disapprove of master", Naraku said trying to get Sota to trust him even a little. "That is true" Sota said trying to see if their were any negatives of having his sisters nemesis as his servant. Even though some feeling at the back of his head said to him 'what the hell are you thinking'. That feeling was the main con for being again him as his servant but he knew Naraku if the book was true couldn't do anything so maybe he might give him just a chance. "Alright I won't command you to do anything where you'll be no good for anybody but I am watching you" Sota said looking seriously in Naraku's eyes.
Naraku didn't feel the least bit threatened by Sota's threats since he did exactly what he expected him to do anyway. Sota hurried up his pace but slowed down to see one of those football thugs standing guard at the gate. He soon saw Sota and called over to most likely to tell them he arrived. Sota didn't even enter school grounds when those three came out to meet him, the biggest one who he gave a bloodied nose to had his nose bruised over. Looking angry beyond any sort of reason he came forward from the rest of the group "who the hell do you think you are pussy! Giving me a sucker punch then running like a little bitch!" he said this in a loud booming voice. Sota wasn't sure how to respond but take a step back being afraid of what he may do to him. "Scared you little pisser, well you should be because I am gonna beat you to a fucking pulp you bitch", the bully said this as he approached. Raising his fist up in the air getting ready to bring it down on Sota however as Sota braced himself when the fist came down the bully gave out a large grunt. Double over in pain coughing blood holding his stomach in pain from where Naraku hit him. The other two took offense to their teammate being treated like that so they ganged up on Naraku. However that was a mistake on their park since when the tallest of the two tried to grab him he was met with a spinning back kick. Then the other was whacked across the chin making him fall backwards before he could do anything. Sota stood there amazed at how Naraku protected him with such cool martial arts moves like in a Bruce Lee film. Hearing the bell over a sudden Sota told Naraku to hurry with him to their class. Coming into their first class Sota totally forgot Naraku wasn't a registered student but that wasn't a problem since Naraku used his demonic powers on the teacher.
The teacher called Naraku over and asked if he was a new student and why he wasn't on his registry. However Sota saw a totally blank expression cover his teachers face then he said returning to his senses, "oh yes welcome Naraku to class". Naraku had to give a brief introduction to himself to the class, it was sort but bitter sweet. "My name is Naraku, just Naraku and I am currently living with Sota right now because he summoned me into his home last night", the teacher being brainwashed didn't object. However the class was thrown to an array of rumor spreading chatter as Sota hid his face in embarrassment.
Naraku thought by the look of Sota's face and of his classmates he may have done something wrong but he didn't really care all he did was tell the truth. Sota would have scolded him then and there if the coach of the football team didn't suddenly burst into the classroom his face red with a vain popping from his head. "Higurashi Sota! You little prick come down to the principle with your little friend also and move your asses about it!", yelled the coach. The students were struck silent the teacher tried to speak out against this behavior but he was shut down immediately. Sota felt sweat pour down his head knowing he was in deep trouble. He would not doubt be expelled no matter what happened because no one messed with sports teams without severe punishment at that school. The last one who messed with the baseball team for pushing the catcher when he shoved him out of the cafeteria line was expelled. Then after he was beat up by the baseball team after school.
Sota felt the coach give out an feeling of heated anger as he escorting Sota and the nonchalant Naraku to the principles office. The outside the office the coach told them rudely and with plenty of obscenities to sit down. Sota sat there with his face in his hands as Naraku looked up at the ceiling curious how they managed to get light from glass. Sota said then with a feeling of utter dread "it is your fault anyway you know". Naraku turned his head to face Sota then he said in a 'I don't care' tone "I did protect you didn't I master". Sota annoyed with Naraku's halfheartedness of the situation. Everything Naraku said just then annoyed him so he said feeling fizzled minded "that is another think quit calling me master Sota would do just fine". Naraku not caring what Sota wanted to be called said replied to his masters order "understood I will call you Sota for now on, Sota". Sota wasn't sure if that was better or not but he really didn't care he didn't know what he could do from what what he heard the coach yelling in the office he was doomed.
The coach soon poked his ugly head out of the office and said in his exploding voice "you first, you little piss ant". Pointing his muscular finger at Naraku he got up and walked into the office. At first Sota heard loud screaming but felt cold after awhile he heard nothing... dead silence. Sota thought maybe Naraku killed them and was devouring the bodies right now but after Sota stood up ready to see what was wrong the door opened. The coach looking like a blank mind zombie held the door open as Naraku walked through then he headed down the hall as the coach closed the door and walked off aimlessly. Sota shocked at what he saw moved fast after Naraku to asked him what happened. "Naraku, what did you do to coach?" Sota said with a voice of nervous worry. "Do not worry Sota, I just implanted new thoughts into their heads. I wanted to do more but I am under the power of the contract to do only what my master might deem necessary. The coach will scold those fools that attacked outside of school then they will be suspended for a month. You and I are completely blameless now Sota", what Naraku said made Sota extremely relieved that he would not have to be expelled or worry about those bullies for awhile. Then he was overcome with happiness for what Naraku did for him how he freed him of such a looming worry. Quickly hugging Naraku he said in a overjoyed voice, "THANK YOU, I can't believe you did that for me thank you, thank you, thank you". Naraku stood there confused not about the action though that made him a bit uncomfortable later but what he felt in his chest.
It felt like a tumor was swelling over sending a gently vibration throughout his being. However Sota soon saw what he was doing and broke away from the embrace, "ah sorry about that I really didn't know where that came from all of a sudden". Walking to class he called for Naraku to come back with him as he stood there trying to think on what he was starting to feel. He remembered a something similar before but that was forced upon him he managed to recall this however was more real.
***On their way home***
Sota wasn't sure if his school life was any better for having a demon servant. After word got around how Sota's knew 'friend' beat the hell out of the tough guys on the football team he was labeled as danger with Naraku. On the plus sign though none of his old tormentors came near to bother him when Naraku was around a glare from Naraku also made them stop talking about him. However he felt less like a outcast and more like a island, at least before people in his art club or some casual acquaintances didn't mind talking to him now they avoid him. Naraku may have protected him but he also alienated him from everyone else. However Sota didn't have the heart to make Naraku feel guilty for protecting him though Sota didn't know Naraku really wouldn't have cared either way. They were quite till they reached home where Sota's mom greeted them as soon as they reached the door. "Hello Sota how was your day with your little friend", his mother said with such enthusiasm. "Just fine mom oh and I may not have mentioned this before but his name is Naraku", Sota said knowing his mother didn't know the more dangerous parts of Kagome's adventures. So she was suspicious to hear the name she greeted Naraku properly then led them into the dining area for a snack after school. She never did this before when Sota came home but she wanted the family to make a good impression on his new friend.
When Sota and Naraku seated themselves he was surprised not to see Grandpa anywhere, "mom" Sota said when his mother returned with some orange juice "where is grandpa at"? She said with a expression showing she was trying to think "I am not sure he has been in his storage room all day. He said he wanted to prepare when your friend came home. He seems to be really taken with him", she said this with a sudden smile on her face. However Sota got a bad feeling from all this, Naraku on the other hand found it hard to swallow what he might have described as too sweet. It was then that came a moment in Sota's life in which he will never forget. A rattle of the door brought everyone's attention to grandpa in the doorway who stood there dressed in full priest dress. Standing there erect eyes burning with an intense flame he surged forward. Then dipping his hand in a pouch he produced a fist full of black powder then in one motion threw it into Naraku's face.
Both Sota and his mother gave surprised gasps of shock when Naraku started rubbing at his eyes in pain. Sota was shocked because he thought grandpa may know Naraku was a demon and he was trying to kill him. His mother was shocked because she thought grandpa gone crazy and was trying to hurt that poor innocent boy. "Ahh dad what did you do?" Sota's mother screamed as she went over to Naraku to comfort him from his pain. "Dad he is just a boy what right do you have to throw hurtful things in his eyes", as Sota's mother said this his grandfather stood there surprised. It was like he was sure the dusts affects would work instantaneously that the fact that it didn't made his second guess his thoughts on Naraku. "I'm...I... I'm sorry I didn't know I thought he was a demon", Sota's grandfather said embarrassed that he did something so stupid. Sota's mother looking angrily at her dad said with a harsh look "now what gave you that ide..." again her words were cut short as Naraku started to change. In a sudden pulse his form started to grow taking on his demonic features he tore out of the uniform and started standing. Then gradually in shock and awe in front of everyone he took on his naked adult form.
Sota's mother gave out a loud scream as his grandfather threw now fist fulls of dust at Naraku which didn't seem to bother him now. "Grandfather stop please he isn't a bad demon.. well he is but I can explain", now both his grandfather and his mother looked at him with straight stares. "What do you have to explain?" both of them said as Sota wished he could die right then and there.
…..continued in act 3