Ice Chronicles
Chapter 4: Winning Streak
I was leaning against the wall in the living room, staring out the window. It was nighttime and the stars were shinning against the black sky. The lunar orb was full and dazzling. I heard footsteps coming my way and turned to see who's there. It was my newest sekirei and 'wife', Tskumi.
"Ren, is there something troubling you?" She asked.
"No, I just like staring at the starry sky that's all," I replied. "What about you? Are you enjoying your time here?"
"Of course! I'm living with my husband after all," she stated. I started laughing at her response, causing her scowl at me.
"What's so funny?"
"Hahaha, it's nothing; I'm just happy," I told her. "Where is Akitsu?"
"She said she wanted to make dinner," Tskumi answered.
"Okay I'll show you around then," I said. She nodded and I brought her down the hallway, showing her where the bedrooms and bathrooms are located.
"This room is Akitsu's; you can share it with her."
"I shall not! I'm your wife and as such, I shall sleep in the same bed with my husband," she stated. I scratched the back of my head and let out a nervous chuckle.
"But Tskumi, we just met each other. Don't you think it would be better if we knew each other better first?" I asked.
"I do not care about how recent we've been together; I am still your wife and my place is by your side. End of discussion," she said and walked off, leaving me stuttering to get her attention. I just sighed and walked back downstairs where I saw that Akitsu has finished cooking and Tskumi sitting on the couch. I walked over to her.
"Tskumi, I have something to ask you," I stated.
"I told you there will be no further discussions about our sleeping arrangement," she replied. I shook my hands no, knowing I've been defeated.
"No, it's not that; I actually wanted to ask if you could take Akitsu shopping tomorrow," I said.
"Hmmm, I suppose I could, but why do you ask?" Tskumi questioned with crossed arms.
"Um, well, the first night she stayed here she sort of sleep beside me naked," I replied.
"What!" she exclaimed.
"Now it's not what you think; it was after I saw you in that dream that she slept in my room. When I woke up, she was naked and I'm sure she doesn't have any change of clothes, so I want you to take her clothes shopping. Please?" I asked.
"Sigh, I suppose I could, but in return you have to agree to my decision about sharing beds," she replied. I grabbed her hands, making her blush on contact.
"Thanks Tskumi," I said and kissed her on the lips, making her blue wings flash. I broke the kiss and looked at her blushing face. That's when Akitsu wrapped her arms around mine.
"Me too master, kiss me too," she demanded.
"Get away from him!" Tskumi shouted and wrapped her arm around my free one and they started tug-o-war with my arms.
"Alright enough ladies," I said. They stopped their match and turned to me. I looked at Akitsu and kissed her on the lips.
"Now can you two release me?"
They let my arms go and stepped back.
"Alright, now there's no need to fight over me. I love both of you equally."
I hugged both of them.
"Now let's eat, I'm starving, hahaha."
After dinner, the girls went to take a shower. While they did that, I saw on my bed thinking.
'Will we really have to fight other sekirei? I have faith in my girls, but lately, I've been having a bad feeling. Hmm, I wonder how many other ashikabis are out there.' I thought. I heard the door open and saw Tskumi wearing a blue nightgown. She looked kinda nervous, and I bet it's because she is going to sleep next to me.
"Enjoy your bath Tskumi?" I asked.
"Uh, yes, I did," she replied.
"Your nightgown is really beautiful. I also like the color blue," I said. She blushed as she walked forward and sat beside me on the bed.
"Thank you for your compliment," she said.
"Tskumi, I have to ask you something. On the way here, did you ever have this bad feeling on something?" I questioned.
"Huh? No, why?" she asked back.
"I can't explain it, but I felt as though we were being watched. It's probably nothing though, but we better be prepared in case something happens," I explained. She nodded and I wrapped my arms around her waist, making her jump in surprise.
"Ren, what are you doing?" Tskumi asked blushing.
"I'm not allowed to hug my wife?" I asked.
"Yes, you can," she whispered. I placed my finger under her chin and tilted her head to make look at me.
"I'm glad I have you and Akitsu as my sekirei. I love you girls," I stated and kissed her again on the lips. The whole room was lit up by her wings. I leaned back and she put her head on my chest.
"I love you too Ren and I will always protect thee," she replied. I smiled at her and we got under the covers and drifted off to sleep. At about 2 o'clock in the morning, I was woken up by Akitsu. Thankfully she remembered to put clothes on.
"What is it Akitsu?" I asked.
"Master, I sense a sekirei's presence; I think someone is here," she replied. I sat up and scratched my head.
"Where is Tskumi?" I asked.
"She's surveying the area in case anyone launches an attack," Akitsu responded.
"Go get her and return here; it's too dangerous to be outside at this point," I told her. She nodded and started leaving the room.
"Wait! Akitsu, make another ice blade like the time we first met, but this time, make it dual wield."
"Are you sure about that master?" She asked. I nodded and smiled at her. She held out her hands and conjured up two ice katanas. I took hold of them and kissed her on the cheek.
"Stay safe and look out for one another; I'll be fine until you two return," I stated. She nodded once more and left the premises in search of her sister. I put on some comfortable clothes and walked into the living room. I tried to turn on the lights, but for some reason, they wouldn't turn on.
'They cut the power. Great, now what?' I pondered. My eyes finally adjusted to the dark and just in time too because I heard footsteps walking through the corridors. I held the blades beside me. I don't know why though, but the blades don't feel cold. The steps got closer and closer. I turned around and saw a shadowy figure standing in front of me.
"Who are you and why are you here?" I asked. There was no response. Instead, the figure walked forward. I put the blades up in defense. The figure charged forward and attack. The blades protected me, but the force was too great and I ended up flying out the window. I used Akitsu's blades and put them against the wall. They slowed down my momentum and I safely dropped to the ground. I looked up at where I flew out and saw the figure jump out and fly straight down. I jumped back before they hit the ground and threw a blade at them before they could stand up.
The person jumped out of the way, barely dodging the blade.
'Tch, damn, this might not end well. Where are you girls? Speaking of which, is this person also a sekirei. If so, then why is she attacking me?' I wondered.
"Your sekirei won't be able to help you. I'm afraid they're too busy with mine," the person spoke.
'Mine? Then he must be an ashikabi.' I thought.
"Hmm, so you're an ashikabi as well. That's good, now I can fight without any regrets," I replied.
"What about your sekirei? Are you just gonna forget about them?" the person asked. His voice sounded masculine; it sounded unfamiliar, so he has to be someone I don't know.
"I have faith in my girls, so I don't have to worry about them; but you should be worried about yourself," I told him. I held the blade with both hands. The guy picked up the other blade, well tried to, but I guess it was too cold for him.
"Hm, my sekirei crafted that blade, so only I'm the only human who can wield it."
"No matter; I have more sekirei," he said. With a snap of his finger another being dropped down. It was a girl wearing a long kimono with black hair held by a ribbon on the backside. She was carrying a large double sided blade, which is just as big as she is.
"Himeko, you know what to do."
"Yes," Himeko replied. She charged forward with incredible speed, which is amazing seeing as she's carrying that big ass sword around. She did a vertical slash, and I blocked it accordingly, but there was so much power that the sword shattered immediately. I jumped back as quickly as I could and avoided damage. I jumped too slowly because my shirt split in two. There was a small cut on my chest, but it wasn't unbearable.
'That. Was too close; if I didn't move when I did, I would have something bigger than a cut. Come on Akitsu, Tskumi, I really need your help here.' I said in my mind. 'I do hope they're alright.'
Himeko charged once again and repeated slashed the blade without struggles. I managed to avoid her attacks somehow, but she tripped me and I landed on my back. She positioned the blade directly above me and stabbed it downward. I closed my eyes, waiting for the end, but it didn't happen. I reopened my eyes and a miracle happened. Not only was I saved, but I was saved by a really cute girl. I stood to get a better look at her.
She was a fair skinned woman with average height and slender built. She has a very developed and curvaceous body with a slim waist and flared hips. She had brown hair with a little antenna strip above her head. The most obvious physical feature is her well-endowed chest, which is even bigger than Tskumi's.
Her attire consists of a white gi with red string decorations, short red skirt, mid-calf brown boots, and upper thigh-high white stockings. She's wearing what seems to be a pair of red combat gloves. She stopped the blade cold with her fist and used the other to deliver a right hook at Himeko. The punch connected and Himeko flew back to her ashikabi.
The girl who punched her turned around and looked at me. She had brown eyes that matched her hair and a warming smile on her face.
"Are you okay?" She asked.
"Yes, thank you for saving me, but who are you?" I asked back.
"Hmhm, I'm sekirei no. 88, Musubi, I'm a fist-type," Musubi introduced in a cheerful passion.
'A sekirei. But what is she doing here?' I wondered.
"Musubi, don't take this the wrong way, but why are you here?" I asked.
"I heard a lot of commotion while I was out walking. I saw what happened and I had to help," she replied.
"Well it's a good thing you arrived on time. I thought I was" That's when I saw Himeko launch an attack at Musubi. I ran and pushed her out of the way. The blade slashed my chest and blood gushed out from the gash. I screamed in pain and fell to the ground. I struggled to stand up, but I was losing too much blood and kept nearly passing out. Musubi ran towards me and pushed Himeko back. She kneeled beside me.
"Are you okay? Why did you do that?" Musubi asked. I rose up the best I could and managed to stand on my knees.
"Ugh, I did it, because it wouldn't be fair to deprive a sekirei from uniting with their ashikabi," I replied. Her eyes widened at my response and she started blushing. She put her hands on her chest. The pain was building up and I was zoning out, but I managed to stay alert. I looked at Musubi, who was breathing heavily; her face red.
"Are you alright Musubi?"
"My body, it feels hot. What's your name?" She questioned.
"I'm Ren, Ren Zonin," I introduced. She grabbed my hand and placed it on her breast, making me blush brightly.
"Ren, can you feel my heart beating; it's beating so fast. And it's because of you, my ashikabi. I finally found you," Musubi stated. "Please cool me down Ren."
She slowly leaned closer and pressed her lips onto mine. On instinct I kissed her back. I could feel the pain going away and my strength returning. I opened my eyes and saw pink wings illuminating. We broke the kiss and looked at each other.
"Sekirei no. 88, Musubi at your service. My ashikabi now and forever."
After realizing what just happened, I just shrugged my shoulders and laughed. Now that my strength has returned I can finally stand up.
"Hm, welcome to the family Musubi. Now let's win this fight," I said. She smiled at me.
"Yes Ren," Musubi replied. She looked at her opponent and took her fighting stance.
'Fist of my contract! Break the unhappiness of my Ashikabi.'
Suddenly, she started to generate this pink aura that surrounds her entire being. Himeko started twirling her blade around and point the head at Musubi. The aura around Musubi started to flow to her fist as she charged forward and Himeko follows suit. Musubi threw her punch and shouted,
"Kuma Ryusei! (Bear Meteor)
Himeko slashed her blade horizontally and met Musubi's attack. The two attacks collided and caused a bright light to flash. Musubi pushed forward and her punch snapped the blade in two. She passed through and the punch collided with Himeko's face.
"Ahhhhhh!" She screamed as she flew past her ashikabi and her back slammed into a tree. While she was on her stomach, Musubi went to her and placed her finger on her exposed sekirei mark.
"These are the fists of my pledge. Crush the catastrophe before my Ashikabi," she prayed. Another flash of light emanated and the sekirei mark on Himeko's collar bone started to disappear.
"I'm. Sorry. Ashikabi." Himeko stated before she stopped moving. Musubi stood up and stared at the lifeless body. I looked toward the ashikabi, who looked extremely pissed.
"Grrrr, damn you!" He yelled. "However, don't forget about my other sekirei. I'm sure they've already terminated your other sekirei."
"You're wrong about that. Now I want you to tell me why you decided to attack me and my girls," I demanded. He suddenly started laughing, which really pissed me off.
"I have my reasons. This is something I've won. I'm positive you know the rules about not attacking an ashikabi with your sekirei; and after knocking you out the window, I'm confident that you're too weak to beat it out of me. So I'll take my leave now," the man explained. He walked off into the night, leaving me and my new sekirei behind with the terminated Himeko. All of a sudden, choppers began flying to my position and two men roped down. They were wearing all black with MBI printed on the shoulder.
They retrieved Himeko and left without saying a word. Musubi walked over to me with a cheerful smile.
"We did Ren, we won," she stated. I smiled at her enthusiasm and gave her a hug for her victory. Now all I have to do is wait for my other girls. I'm sure they're okay, but I still worry. While waiting, I showed Musubi the family's apartment. I showed her the rooms, the kitchen, and where she will be sleeping. Since Tskumi is with me, she will share Akitsu's room, but she tried to convince me to let her sleep in my room, but I talked her down.
Now we're sitting on the couch in the dark, waiting for the girls. It's a good thing I know how to fix a window, but the power is another thing. As I was in my train of thoughts, the power suddenly came back on. I was surprised and happy, but how it came on was a mystery.
"Hey Musubi, I want you to wait here for the girls. I'm going to check on something right quick," I told her.
"Okay Ren," she replied smiling. I walked into all the rooms and made sure the power was really on. Everything worked perfectly. I went to my room and checked to see if everything worked and it did. I sat on my bed and sighed in relief, but I heard someone walk in and closed the door. I looked up and saw another girl. She had long red hair with side plaits. She was wearing glasses and dressed in a cheongsam dress with detached sleeves. I know I shouldn't, but my eyes kept sneaking peeks at her large chest.
'I bet she's also a sekirei. Sigh, why are so many reacting to me? Though I guess I shouldn't complain. After all, I'm surrounded by really beautiful girls. I wonder what her abilities are.' I thought. I placed my elbow on my lap and leaned my head on my hand.
"Hi there," I greeted. She snickered and fixed her glasses, making the lenses shine.
"Care to explain yourself? Though I bet I already know why you're here."
"Ren Zonin, sixteen years old and the ashikabi of three sekirei. Your birthdate is 10-18-96, making you a Libra. You are 6'3" and weigh 176 pounds. You have a mom, dad, and three older brothers. Overall, you're a pretty smart guy though sometimes you act dumb. Hehehe, as you said before, you know why I'm here; but can you tell me?" She questioned. I smiled at her questioned and gathered my thoughts.
"You're a sekirei who's reacting to me and you wanted to wait until I was all alone to confront me. You want me to wing you to cool the hotness in your body." I replied. She giggled again, signaling me that I'm right.
"You are absolutely correct. So now that we have that out of the way," she stated, but I cut her off by holding out my hand in front of her. She smiled and walked forward. She placed her hand on mine.
"Are you sure you want me?" I asked. She answered my question by pressing her lips onto mine. She must have really liked it because she slipped her tongue through my mouth and teased my tongue with hers. Her wings were a golden yellow. I broke the kiss and looked at my newest sekirei. She sat down beside me and gave me a hug.
"Sekirei no. 2, Matsu; you're my ashikabi now and forever," Matsu introduced. I rubbed her back and told her about my other sekirei, but she already knew about them. She also kept saying how she wants to experiment on me for some reason.
'I better come up with an excuse for all this because I know I'm getting soaked when Tskumi gets here.' I thought. I brought Matsu into the living room where Musubi was waiting. Apparently, the girls still haven't returned.
"I can find them hold on," Matsu stated. She pulled a tiny computer out of her cleavage and started pressing some buttons. I heard some beeping noises.
"You're sekirei are alright. They're on their way back right now."
"That's good news, thanks Matsu," I replied. She snickered and started wiggling her fingers.
"How about we have an experiment for my reward?" She asked.
"Nice try," I answered smiling. A few minutes later, Akitsu came through the door with Tskumi following behind. Both were covered in scratches from head to toe and their clothes were badly ripped, exposing some of their assets. I ran up and hugged both of them the moment they walked through.
"Where! The hell! Have you two been!? I was extremely worried."
"Forgive me master, the enemy was stronger than we anticipated," Akitsu explained.
"I'm sorry as well, I didn't mean to make you worry," Tskumi said. I hugged them one more time.
"As long as you two are okay, but don't worry me like that again," I stated. I leaned back and looked at my sekirei.
"I also have some explaining to do, so come with me to the living room." They followed me to the room and saw two new faces sitting on the couch. Akitsu just waved with her expressionless face while Tskumi on the other hand, had veins on her head.
"Ren!? Who are these women? Explain yourself!" Tskumi yelled. I held her hand to calm her down.
"These two are my newest sekirei. The girl with the brown hair is sekirei no. 88, Musubi and the girl with the glasses is sekirei no. 2 Matsu," I told them. The two properly introduced themselves to everyone
"These two are now part of the family and I want everyone to get along. Is that understood?"
Everyone except Tskumi nodded yes.
"Tskumi, is that understood?"
She closed her eyes and finally nodded yes.
"Alright then, we have a lot of things to do tomorrow, so I want everyone to rest up. I also want you guys to remember this; just because I have more sekirei doesn't mean I've forgotten about you. I love all of you, understood?"
"We love you too Ren," everyone stated.
A/N: Well here's the fourth chapter. I hope you guys enjoy this one and I hope you don't think I'm moving too fast with the team thing, but hey, that's a winning streak, hahaha. What I decided to do is actually have Takehito being alive instead of dead. Also, I have decided on my team because I'm sure not too many people read this anyway and if they do, it will already be too late. And thanks to Giest for the great suggestions. I will work on the next chapter immediately. Well, time to go. MalevolentDarkness16 out, enjoy. And something I keep forgetting to do, I do not own sekirei only Ren that is all BYE!
