Much later in the day than Kouta would have prefered, the trio of men rode in one of the household limos to drop everyone at their homes. After ascending the stairs and entering the kitchen, Xiren had food ready for them and insisted on having everyone eat. Despite his attempts at explaining the urgency of needing to chase down the sprite, his teacher remained calm and insisted on having the group eat breakfast. Kouta wanted to put up more of an argument than he did, but Ryu was backing up the woman's cause and the incubus suspected his housemate was enforcing Xiren's words out of amusement.
The incubus did his best to keep his cool through the breakfast and the limo ride. Aureus and Haruka entertained each other by watching things on the TV set and discussing sex stories. Normally such talk would bring a smile to the violet eyed man's face and he'd be encouraging the atmosphere, but he had to concentrate on not letting his frustration show. The memories of the last sprite he had to chase down still riled his ire and that unpleasant month not being able to react to his desires were pure torture.
At least his son had the sense to stick to sex as a topic. Perhaps one day he'd be able to mold the half incubus into a prince. The kid would have to get over the puppy love for his boyfriend and accept the open lifestyles that incubi embrace, but perhaps time would rectify that. Kouta was shook from his thoughts when the limo arrived at the house Aureus called home. This particular home was one the incubus king had fond memories. A rather delicious tasting vampire owned the home with her students, but sadly the woman was now devoted to a boyfriend. This infection of monogamous relationships seemed to be catching of late.
After bidding his goodbyes, the blond stepped from the limo and was greeted by the angry grey eyes of his lover. Lupus the man was called and the red head took the happy lover into his arms and shot a possessive glare to the vehicle. The wolf his son was dating had a possessive streak in him and Kouta being the city's biggest playboy didn't help ease that possessive streak. The driver pulled away from the two men and Kouta passingly noticed as Aureus was scolded by the redhead lover.
"You've been really quiet since the magic lesson." Haruka's soft voice cut through the silence of the vehicle and brought the elegant man's attention back to the here and now. "Are you mad at me Kouta?" The rabbit's eyes were downcast and tears threatened to spill down his cheek.
"Hush little rabbit. I'm not mad at you; just distracted." The seductive man closed his eyes for a moment and focused on the lover before him. He didn't want to taint the young man's soul anymore than he already had, but perhaps the indulgence would calm him. If not careful, the rabbit could become addicted to Kouta's body and lose his mind. Many had gone mad from too many nights with him and once their souls were tainted to the point of insanity, he had no further use for them. "Let me show you I'm not mad." His voice was alluring as he pulled the man onto his lap.
Haruka wrapped his arms around Kouta's neck and buried his face into the man's chest. True comfort was not a skill the incubus possessed, but he could fake it. The graceful touch of the seductive man rubbed the young rabbit's back and whispered sweet words into his ear. Warm hands trailed over Haruka's back and slowly down to the top of his jeans. A silky touch moved along the top of those jeans and to their front. Slowly the button came undone and the zipper was pulled down.
"Kouta...here in the limo?" The silver haired man's voice was soft and shy. "With your driver in the front?"
"He won't bother us. Just relax and focus on me." Soft lips captured the hesitant pout for reassurance. Xiren made sure to hire limo drivers that didn't bat an eye at the goings on in the back. Their driver, Viktor was a retired member of some Russian criminal ring and a serial killer in his own right. He had no qualms about someone being murdered or raped while he was driving and Kouta suspected the man enjoyed most acts he and his housemates committed.
The soft kiss turned passionate as the incubus ran his tongue along the young man's lips; which parted to accept the deeper expression of desire. Passions ignited, the pair indulged themselves in another bout of love making while the limo headed toward the young man's home.
"Kouta...is it always like this around you?" Haruka's voice was soft as he rested against the warm body.
"Mostly yes, though I do have other pleasures you may discover some day. We should get you dressed now." Kouta lifted him off his lap and eased out of the young man as the limo pulled up to the rabbit's house.
Successfully dressed, the young man stepped from the limo and to the door of his house. Kouta made sure to wave to the lover before he entered the home. "Where to next boss?" Viktor's voice called from the driver's seat.
"Just drop me off at Xiren's store. I need a change of clothes before I track something down." The violet eyes appraised the sticky mess coating the front of his silk robes. Obeying the directions, the driver pulled from Haruka's home and headed to the shopping district.
The incubus king leaned into the leather seat and closed his eyes. Sex with the rabbit helped refresh his power and made it easier to focus. He didn't think he'd been starved, but his system did appear to be low on energy. Perhaps picking up a few new lover's while he was out searching would prove benefit him.
The short ride to the store was uneventful and the elegant man was warmly greeted by the clerk in shop. Xiren typically ran the store herself, but as of late she'd been hiring a few teachers as temp employees. Most of the women in the shop didn't question when he or his housemates came in looking for clothing; even if they were coated in blood. Kouta figured most of the workers would rather not know the reason their clothes were soiled.
"Good morning Kouta." One of the firey haired clerks sauntered up to him. There were three ladies working shift and their cheeks were flushed from seeing the tousled robes and obvious signs of his pleasures only moments before.
"Good morning my dear Alora." The emerald haired man greeted the clerk. She was a personal favorite of his as she was not a mortal being and had looser morals than most. An added amusement was the fact that her kind were holy beings that often devoured demons. Being an incubus himself, Kouta found pleasure in the fact that he could share intimacy with her. "Would you be so kind as to assist me in finding a suit?" His eyes were full of seductive charm as he asked for assistance.
"Of course. Purple I'm guessing?"
"Naturally and if you wouldn't mind helping me into the garments." Kouta poured out his charm and put a light hand on the small of Alora's back. He really shouldn't waste too much time indulging himself when he had a creature to hunt down, but the extra energy was useful. Alora was not a mortal creature and the power he'd draw from her soul would be substantial; a necessary distraction.
The pair walked to the racks of suits and Kouta pulled a lavender ensemble from the rack before leading the red head to the dressing room. Once the swinging door of the stall closed, the incubus removed the soft robe from his body and smiled seductively at Alora. The red head gave a sultry smile before trailing her fingers over the naked body before her. "If I'm to be without clothes, I think it only fair if we remove yours." Kouta's voice was soft and full of his seductive power as he drew a hand to the front of the woman's uniform. With deft fingers, he undid the bow around the neck of the uniform then moved down to undo the buttons gracing the front.
Alora shook the top from her body and slid the skirt from her legs. Standing before the seductive man in her undergarments, she wrapped her arms around his neck and pulled herself to his body. The emerald haired male ran his tongue along the soft red lips as they met. Alora entertained the request and allowed the elegant man to explore her mouth. With their tongues entwined, Kouta moved his hands behind the woman's back and undid the delicate clasp holding her bra to her body. A strong push forced the red head's back against the far wall of the dressing stall.
"Mmn...Kouta the customers will hear." Her voice was heavy with passion as she broke the kiss.
"Don't think about others. Focus on your desires my lady." Glowing violet eyes watched as the woman flushed at the thought of others hearing their activities. Both the danger of being found out and the seductive aura surrounding her companion added to her heated body's excitement. If the customers did hear the sounds of their love making, there was no evidence of this.
As the two adults separated their bodies, Alora leaned against the wall to support her shaky legs. "It's always a pleasure when you come to visit." Her voice was soft and still held a hint of passion.
A soft chuckle emerged from the incubus as he turned and removed the suit from the hanger. "The pleasure is mine." The seductive voice absently replied as he pulled the expensive fabric over his body and finished dressing himself. Kouta had wasted enough time and would need to work some spells to catch up to the sprite that escaped his power. Luckily, the creature seemed to yet cause him grief, but it was only a matter of time. "Thank you for your loyal service." He smiled over his shoulder before opening the door to the dressing room. Alora quickly gathered her garments as the incubus walked out.
Kouta waived to the blushing women tending Xiren's clothing store and headed out to the street. The sun was already getting high in the sky and the incubus closed his eyes to help him focus on the task at hand. Sprites tended to gravitate toward darker powers, so if he could feel out concentrations of darkness he'd be able to find the creature. The best places to find darkness are around other demons, so the elegant man headed toward the parts of town Lord Darkess frequented.
Dark Lord Shinx Darkess was one of the few beings in the city that held great demonic power. The demon lord was also one of Kouta's many lovers and about the only one that knew how to please him properly. Though the incubus king held the Dark Lord in high respect and gave him proper tribute, he did sometimes wonder if his housemate Ryu would present a challenge to Shinx's power. A fight between the two men would at the least leave the city in ruins, but who could deny the attraction of two good looking males locked in a battle for life? The impressive images of the two men brought a smile to Kouta's face and he shook his head to keep from getting distracted.
The stroll through the city to the cigar shop that Lord Darkess frequented to get his favorite brand of addicting smokes, was made mostly in thought by the elegant man. If the creature he was trying to track was indeed around the Dark Lord, he'd possibly need to explain why the sprite was on the loose in the first place. The thing would cause no end of headaches for the demon lord's wife and he'd rather word didn't get around that he caused Luna Darkess any trouble. Xiren was quite fond of the woman and his teacher was one of the very few who actually knew how to torture him.
Early afternoon left most of the streets clear as teachers and their students were at their jobs or studies this time of day. As the incubus scanned the streets for any signs of mischief, the tempting scent of chocolate wafted his way. His time as a dog made eating chocolate forbidden and now he found the candy as addicting as vodka to an alcoholic. With no sign of the creature he was tracking, the elegant figure made a detour into a nearby cafe. An advertisement in the window caught his attention and fueled him into the shop. Chocolate based drinks were becoming more popular around town and the shop was boasting of a new mint chocolate latte for the fall special.
"Welcome to...oh hi Kouta." The blue eyed cat from behind the counter lit up at the sight of the green haired customer. "I'd wondered when you'd show up. I'm guessing a large size of our new mint chocolate latte is what you want to order today?" The feline leaned over the counter and looked at Kouta with alluring eyes.
"You know me quite well, Tristen." Kouta returned the smile and handed the cat some copper K coins to cover the cost of the drink. Tristen put the coins in the register before taking a cup and starting the espresso for the drink. Admiring eyes watched the man work and thoughts of their night together a few weeks ago came to mind.
"Here you are Kouta. I hope you like it." Tristen handed the cup of hot liquid to the seductive man. Kouta accepted the cup and closed his eyes as he took a sip of the addictive substance. The warm liquid traveled through his system and the delicious taste of chocolate mixed with a light hint of mint refreshed his body and he greedily drank more from the cup. "You know I've missed your company. Perhaps we could revisit our nights together." The cat spoke in low tones and did his best to look seductive.
"Little kitten, you know where to find me and are always welcome in my bed." The incubus looked over the rim of his cup with seductive eyes. Tristen's soul was almost used so he hadn't visited the man in a while, but it might be best not to drag things out for too much longer. As he was contemplating how to handle the young cat, a commotion from behind him drew his attention.
"Ouch! It bit me!" The voice of a young woman reached his ears and Kouta turned to glance in the direction of the voice. A quick movement caught his eye and he saw the sprite he'd been hunting flicker out the door. "It burns…" A whimper came from a girl clutching her hand to her breast and tears in her eyes. Kouta moved to chase after the creature, but a thought crossed his mind and he paused.
The bite of a sprite was perfectfor fueling a curse and making an offering to the Dark Lord. It may yet take the incubus king time to chase down the mischievous creature and if it were to cause trouble for Lord Darkess, he'd better have a good excuse for the sprite being on this plane. Using the creature's bite to garner offerings was a perfect way to appease any mishaps that may occur. Tristen had wisely made himself scarce as the cat knew if supernatural stuff was happening around the elegant man, good things were not bound to happen.
"My lady." Kouta walked over to the young woman and directed his alluring violet eyes her way. "Allow me to examine your wound." He held out his hand and a light blush covered the woman's cheeks. Her pain forgotten for the moment, she hesitantly held out the hand with the bite. Kouta made a show of examining the mark and frowned.
"What? What's wrong?" The girl's voice showed panic at the look on the elegant man's face.
"My lady, this is a grave bite." Years of practice perfected his acting skills. It was strange that mortals often depicted demons as ugly, snarly creatures when in reality they were attractive and charming. "This is a bite from an evil creature and if not treated it will fester and eat away your flesh. Before the dawn three days from now you'll be cursed to walk the world as a festering zombie." His voice was grave and serious as he laid on the drama. In all reality the bite would be painful and just take a long time to heal, but with his touch and words the incubus was laying a curse on the woman to make things more extreme.
Tears renewed themselves from the woman's eyes as she heard Kouta's words. "No, no. Can you cure it? You are that fortune teller that everyone talks about right? You have magic, can't you do something?" Her words were panicked and distraught.
"Alas my lady, I cannot cure this bite." The green haired man lied through his teeth as he placed a gentle kiss on her hand to seal the curse. "But. I do know of someone who can."
"Who? Please, tell me. I'll do anything to fix this."
Kouta held back the smile that threatened to cross his lips at the woman's words. Every demon loves to hear 'I'll do anything' come from a desperate human. Lord Darkness will surely have fun with this young woman. "Do you know the man called D-Shinx?" He had to stop himself from referencing the Dark Lord by his title. Some mortals knew him as such and serviced him, most only knew him as one of the wealthier students in town.
"The rich business guy? I've heard of him. He can cure this?" Doubt was clear in the woman's voice, as she listened to the incubus's words.
"Yes he can cure this. Here, let me give you his business card." Kouta smiled with his seductive smile and released a small flow of his power. The woman seemed naive to the Dark Lord's true nature, and he'd have it stay that way. "Just let him know Kouta sent you." He handed a card with Lord Darkess's phone number and address on it. The paper the card was made from had a spell on it and only those directed to the demon by Kouta could read what was on it. Anyone else who tried to look at the card would see only the number and location of Ryu's bar.
"Okay I'll go see Shinx then." Her voice was determined as she clutched the card to her. The woman whimpered slightly as the curse began to manifest. Red welts spread across her hand and two of the girls that accompanied the woman tried to bandage the wound.
"Remember, you must find a cure before dawn on the third day from now." Kouta urgently cautioned the woman and glanced at her friends to make sure they too understood his meaning. Three days was only a marker that served to make sure the woman would do anything the Dark Lord asked her. If he didn't set such boundaries, the woman may refuse and seek another option; like looking for one of the holy beings that inhabited the city. The friends of the girl left with her and Kouta allowed himself to smile before taking another drink from his hot beverage.
The young lady's friends would serve to add to the offering Kouta had sent to the demon lord. They'd surely want to ensure their friend found a cure and the Dark Lord may get more souls for his use than he needed. It was always better to over offer than under offer when it came to paying tribute.
Not seeing the cat lover behind the counter, the elegant man left the shop to continue his search for the sprite. The remnants of darkness from his aura must have attracted the creature to Tristen; which explained what the creature was doing in a cafe. There were so few beings out in the early afternoon that the elusive sprite must have gravitated to whatever it could. Perhaps the creature would be easier to track down than he first thought.
Kouta took a deep breath and closed his eyes. He held his hand out with the palm facing down and fingers spread apart. Using the clicking language of his, the voodoo priest chanted a spell to help him follow the auras tainted with darkness. As he chanted, his hand began to glow with a purple fog and tendrils of mist flowed from his fingers. Once he completed the spell, the elegant man took a final drink from the latte and chose the brightest line to follow. Tossing his empty cup into a nearby trash bin, the incubus king continued on his search.
