Shifting Sands2

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Warnings: Lemons, Yoai, -slight- Gore and Blood

And now on to the disclaimer....I don't own the Mummy or InuYasha.

Chapter 2

Kyo stared at the man now known as Mr. O'Connel. The Kagome part of him found the slightly shorter man attractive in a rough and tumble way. After all, the man looked like he had seen more then he should, and his nose looked like it had been broken a few times. But then again, the part of him that was more male found Rick O'Connel far from handsome. It wasn't the fact he was male, because Kyo found he was equally attracted to both sides of the spectrum, but the fact that he didn't make a habit of seeking after spoken for men.

And lovely Mrs. O'Connel would be hard to compete with. Her skin was a nice cream color, contrasting well with her brunette hair that fell in tight waves. Her frame was willowy yet nicely curved. He sent he a charming smile, keeping it from tunring to a smirk when Mrs. Evelyn flushed a pretty pink. Rick noticed this, his eyes narrowing slightly.

"And who might you be?" Mr. O'Connell's voice lacked the sophistication of Evelyn's, but was a smooth tenor that was blended well with a slight ruggedness.

"My name is Kyo Higurashi. I am Kai's fiancée and Co-worker on this dig." Kyo's face hurt from holding back his smirks. Both of them had shivered when they heard him speak. And he knew it wasn't from cold or fear. He gave them a grace bow, mentally chuckling when he thought back to the popular anime character Sebastian. (I no own him either...)"Welcome back to Hamunaptra."

Evelyn didn't know what to think when she met Kyo. The man was fairly tall, and almost ungodly beautiful. Yes, she loved Rick and never would she stray from him, but she was still aloud to appreciate a good view when she saw it. She and her husband were now fallowing the man to what seemed like the main part of the camp site. Kyo looked over one of his broad shoulders as if to make sure they were still with him, before opening the tent flap and stepping inside. Rick opened it for her, allowing her to step inside before fallowing. The first things she noticed was the petite woman talk to Kyo in a sing song language. She realized, after getting over the shock of her looks, that this woman was Kai.

Kai looked at her, a warm, greeting smile on her face. "Mr. and Mrs. O'Connel, it is a pleasure to finally meet you." She walked over to them, and they exchanged hand shakes.

"Ms. Nekozawa, we came here because...well it isn't safe for you to be here." Evie decided being blunt was what would work best.

The other woman blinked a few times, before nodding. "I know this. I know about Imhotep and how he was mummified, alive, and buried here. I also know of the curse."

Rick snorted, rolling his eyes. "Then you must be really crazy lady."

Evelyn jumped when she heard a growl. She was even more surprised to see it came from Kyo. Kai grabbed Kyo's arm, and gave Rick a small smile. "I am quite sane Mr. O'Connell."

"Call me Rick."

She blinked, and Evie realized it was something she did when surprised. "Rick it is then. And Evelyn for you Mrs. O'Connell?"

Evie shook her head, smiling slightly. "Evie is fine."

Kai nodded. "Why don't I show exactly why I requested your help..."

The O'Connell's would never guess what would happen next.

Ardeth Bay was not surprised to see that he was greeted with a lack of hospitality when he arrived at Hamunaptra. He knew he must look like some bandit, dressed in the all black ensemble of the Mejia. He lowered his hood, revealing his handsome face that was framed by loose raven curls that fell to his shoulders. His eyes were narrowed against the sun, though it was afternoon, but you could still tell they were a pure jet color. The men guarding the camp lowered their guns slightly. A few moments later two males stepped through them. Ardeth knew one was Rick, but the other was an unknown. The man exuded an air that drew people in, and it didn't help he had such exotic looks.

Rick told the men to lower their guns. They did so grudgingly. "Kyo, this is Ardeth Bay."

The man now known as Kyo, smiled slightly. "Ah, so you are the Mejia warrior. Please excuse the men, their a little paranoid over tomb robbers."

Ardeth got down from his horse, handing the reins to one of the men for him to lead the horse to the stable area. "Where is Evelyn? And more importantly, have they stumbled across anything of specific importance?"

Kyo liked this new male. He was beautiful. Not something most males were described as in his book, but he was. And his voice was very nice. He stepped forward, gesturing to where Kai was talking to Evie. "If you fallow me, I can show you where we are keeping all our important finds."

Ardeth nodded, and quickly fell in step with the taller male. "So you are Kyo?" Then where is this Kai that Evelyn talked about?"

Kyo lifted the flap to the tent, moving out of the way. "Just see for yourself, Ardeth."

The Mejia walked into the tent, and instantly noticed the smaller female talking with Evie. Evelyn turned and smiled at him in greeting. The other, Kai, walked over, and held out her hand for him to shake. "Mr. Bay I assume?"

He took her hand after a moment's hesitation and shook. "Please call me Ardeth. I am assuming Evelyn and Rick have told you about the risks of you being here?"

She smiled, looking over at Kyo. Kyo then walked over to her side. "We know very well of the risks. In fact, it is the whole reason we came here."

Ardeth felt his eyes widen slightly at the woman's words. Once he got over the initial shock, he found a soft frown on his lips. "Why?"

Kai was about to answer him when she suddenly paused. "Honestly...It is not something easily explained."

Kyo put his hand on her shoulder, and Ardeth could recognize the slight possessiveness behind the movement. The blue eyed male bent and whispered something in Kai's ear. She blushed slightly, and shook her head. She then turned her attention back to him. "Well...pick a tent Ardeth. You will be staying with us for a while."

The Mejia blinked, and watched as Kai and Kyo exited together. He turned to Evie and Rick who had the same look of confusion on their faces. He could only guess at whatever the two were doing.

Kyo had his arm wrapped loosely around Kai's waist as he walked with her to her tent. Her hand lingered over his, a subconscious action he had come to enjoy. As always, she was greeting the workers as she walked by, exchanging pleasantries and listening to any complaints. But the men had few things to complain about, and even more to praise. Kai was a very good provider, making sure the men never lacked anything they could possibly need. And Kyo found that she treated him with the same respect, if not with more affection. He was snapped out of his thoughts when Kai stopped in front of her tent.

She looked up at him, a small smile on her face. "Goodnight, Kyo. I'll see you in the morning." She stood on tip toe to give him the routine kiss on the cheek. Kyo found he wanted more then that.

He turned his face at the last second, seizing her lips with his. She stiffened for a second, and he could understand why. After all, he had kissed her only a few time before, and each time was sweet and soft. But he wanted more from this kiss other then a lingering feel of her. As she calmed, he felt her lips blossom against his own, growing soft in greeting. He tangled his fingers in her hair, deepening the kiss. He ran his tongue along the seam of her mouth, causing her to gasp in surprise. He was quick to seize the opportunity, exploring her mouth with nothing but pure dominating desire. Unfortunately, they both had to breathe.

Kai stare at him with glassy eyes, looking most definitely like a woman who had been kissed thoroughly. He smirked, leaning down the whisper his lips against hers in a lingering touch. "Goodnight Kai." He let her out of his hold, keeping the need to pull her back into his arms at bay.

She started to walk into her tent, but turned to look at him over her shoulder. With a small smile, she waved at him and walked into her tent.

Kyo lingered there for a moment before closing his eyes and letting out a long sigh. He turned on his heel, walking back toward his tent. He would be burning tonight, and it would not be because of the desert heat.

~SS~

Well, that the end of chapter two. I hope you like it! Finally some action..though it was only a kiss…^.^"