The keeper

note: some things in here are not really real and some facts of mine might be wrong or what but please I would just like to remind you all that this is just fiction. yes. yes. and this author is lazy to do some actual research .please forgive her. thank you.

p.s sorry for some grammatical error in here. PM me if you see whatever :)

Part 3

First thing that awoken Natsuki from her peaceful slumber was a wet lick from her right cheek and the smell of dog food.

"hmmm" She groaned and tried to roll away from the licking. She was yet to sleepy to open her eyes. The licking stopped but then she felt a fury thing moving from her face. She tried to ignore it, maybe it would stopped but alas the fury thing is persistent. "mmmm" Natsuki peaked and saw a white fur in front of smacked it away but it was a persistent fuzzy thing.

"Ara. Good morning" suddenly and without warning Shizuru's face was an inch closer to Natsuki's. It startled the heck out of her. It was so close she that she felt Shizuru's breath brushing her skin. A very tingling sensation.

"I don't mean to sound rude but you smell like dog food" Natsuki finally said, covering her nose.

Shizuru grinned to reveal a very sharp set of teeth. "Would you like to eat as well?" Natsuki had this disgust face on her. Like Shizuru was some kind of lunatic but then again she was if Natsuki wouldn't know the real truth about her.

"Uh how about No." she moved away from Shizuru who seems not to know the word personal space. She grudgingly stood up and did some stretching and then glanced back at Shizuru who was holding a can of Alpo. Well Shizuru was licking the can clean."But thanks for the offer".

Natsuki freaked out "Shizuru!?" she shouted in horror "That is not food!" She pointed at Shizuru who was unaware of the situation.

"Duran said it was and mind you, it's delectable" Shizuru said as a matter of fact. She didn't bother to look at the disgust look Natsuki's face while she keep eating the dog food."Natsuki should try one"

Natsuki slapped herself. She can't count how many times has she slapped herself to keep her sanity intact. Then she searched for Duran who was laying flat on the floor with a few cans beside him and she grumbled in frustration. She'd have to discipline Duran about this matter. Eating too much is not good.

why is she so naive.! what kind of goddess is this!?

"Well that is not for you to eat! and look at this mess Shizuru-saan " the living room was messed up. curtains all ripped, cans of empty Alpo are laying on the floor, misplaced books everywhere, Oreo on top of the cabinet sleeping and last but the not the least Shizuru sitting on the couch with a careless attitude on here. Her dress is stained.

"Uh Shizuru-san." Natsuki took the can away from Shizuru much to the latter's disappointment"I understand how these things are new to you but would you please ask me first before you try out things?" Shizuru had this serious look on her as Natsuki was lecturing her. Her tail flicking and her hand under her chin.

Natsuki felt weird "Now, help me clean this mess" Natsuki said to cover up her nervousness.

"purrr.. if Natsuki wishes" Shizuru licked her lips as she followed Natsuki's actions.

"and you got to stop the licking on my face thing" Natsuki added."especially if you just ate some dog food!" Shizuru could only giggle.

ara. I can't help but taste that sweet skin of yours. Unknowingly the human tiger thought.

After a few fixing here, fixing there, few more dusting, throwing here and there, and a slight lecturing from Natsuki to Shizuru. They were able to clean the living room and Natsuki was able to clean herself and Shizuru.

So now they were sitting in the kitchen area, trying to have a normal breakfast.

"This is what you call food. Human food" Natsuki pointed and the cereal box, Snow flakes."Know the difference"

"Tiger's don't look like that" Shizuru blurted while pointing at the logo of Snow flakes.

Natsuki doesn't know whether she would laugh or feel pity towards Shizuru that she doesn't how to answer her so she opted to change the topic.

"So Shizuru-san, would you enlighten me about yourself. I never got the chance to ask you" Natsuki took a huge soonful of her cereal.

Shizuru tapped her chin in a sexy fashion" Ara. That's a good question" She added more milk to her cereal, which was already overflowing with milk then ate, well she was eating it like an animal. Imagine a thirsty lion, trying to take a quick sip on a river. That's how Shizuru looked like in front of Natsuki except that it looked like she was seducing someone with her tongue skill. "I've been trapped in there for years Natsuki, years that means nothing to me since I was used in a very inhumane way..." Suddenly Shizuru's tone of voice was serious and scary. Giving chills to Natsuki.

This looks like she's telling a horror story! I am not good at scary topic..Natsuki panicked and she shoved more cereals in here mouth to calm herself.

"I am a guardian of the forest, a goddess of the moon and many more titles that I don't remember now. Honestly speaking your kind are fond of naming us that sometimes I forget what I really am... I am a being that is neither a human or an animal. an advanced species but you call us gods"She paused for a moment to give Natsuki a chance to let her words sink in." So I've been wondering from place to place. I've seen a lot in the past...the good ones and the bad ones. The bad ones are mostly done by your kind. A very unpredictable creature that we gods don't understand and yet so alluring. " Natsuki raised her hand for a question and Shizuru nod in agreement.

There are things in this world that is not meant to be understood.

"Question: If you're a mystical creature and have 'great' powers, why on earth were you captured?"

"You see Natsuki, Humans are curious creatures"Natsuki nodded in agreement" and they're very greedy when it comes to power and with such reasons they've ought to capture a strong creature such as myself" Shizuru paused to eat(more like drink) her cereal and back to Natsuki "Even with my power, I do have limitations and weakness much like everyone, I am merely one of the gods, . what really got me was that I was betrayed." suddenly her eyes turned from dark brown to intense red filled with anger and hurt." I let my guard down and revealed myself to them." She almost snarl." I was too confident that your kind won't actually try or thought of hurting a malevolent being." continued Shizuru as an eerie smile was plastered on her beautiful face. Natsuki could see sharp canines, sparkling and deadly. She felt herself reaching for her heart. It was throbbing like a wild drum. " Such interesting creatures you are Natsuki" Shizuru said in a slow deep voice, almost threatening, quite seductive. It was kinda sexy if you're a masochist."Very interesting"

Natsuki flinched from a jolt of uneasiness. The way Shizuru's red irises glow, like it has a life on its own. Trying to suck you down into an internal abyss. Natsuki felt like she was a prey ready to meet its death by a swift and powerful predator, who was currently eating some cereal.

"Uh.." Natsuki felt her heart went up to her throat " But even so... you still trust us right?I mean...do you... trust me?" Natsuki managed to ask, as it was to ease out Shizuru.

The tigress cocked her head, her ears twitching, her tail resumed its hypnotic motion and her dangerous aura suddenly disappeared. Natsuki sighed in relief. The tigress queen was distracted for a moment. Shizuru tend went up to the table and crawled towards Natsuki.

"What the!?" startled Natsuki scrambled backwards, almost falling but thanks to Shizuru, she was saved.

"Ara," Natsuki wasn't sure if she would be glad that Shizuru prevented her from meeting the hard floor or that the situation was worst than before since they are inches apart from each other. She could feel Shizuru's hot breathe tickling her, she could now clearly see those mesmerizing eyes."Trust?" Shizuru sniffed Natsuki as she said the word. She can feel Natsuki's pulsed, Her blood flowing through those tiny veins" I don't think it can be easily gained" She licked her lips. Natsuki shivered."but...you're different Natsuki...in a good way" Shizuru smiled wicked her face still an inch away from Natsuki." a very rare characteristic from a human"

"Thanks? I guess" Natsuki managed to say, giving out a nervous smile and keeping herself from stuttering.

Shizuru purred and grin " You're welcome child" Shizuru then backed away and returned to her chair and resumed eating the cereal. Natsuki on the other hand was still frozen in her place, still analyzing the situation. Thankfully she snapped out from her daze.

She adjusted her classes and sat as well, her heart throbbing. She then watched Shizuru who seem unfazed by their topic and what she did just now.

She message her aching head " Shizuru-san"

Shizuru's ears twitched to her direction"Yes?"

"Do you want to go to the town with me?"Natsuki almost whispered, she had no idea whether this was a good one or a bad one. She wanted to show the tigress how much change their is in their world. Maybe this could tame the beast.

God, please let this not be my death.

She gulped down her heart as she watched Shizuru looking at her with the out most interest, somehow it send down a cold shiver.

"Ara, I did not know that Natsuki would invite me in a date" The tigress said with a grin and a mirth sparkling in her eyes." I like your frankness"

" What?.. a date?..." Shizuru gave out a wide smile, showing her bright sharp teeth. She was expecting for Natsuki to react comically. She makes funny reactions.

"Yes, A date" Shizuru repeated.

Natsuki tapped a finger on her chin, she did not clearly understand what the tigress said since she was still thinking whether it was really a good idea. But it is the only way to actually tame her. " Ah sure, why not" She casually replied. Not the reaction that Shizuru was expecting.

Ara, how bold but I like it