Ch. 7!! Yay! Tell me what you think!!

A Shifters Bond

Chapter Seven

Answers for the Heat

How could anyone be so creepy? Kaorus mind reeled as she took in the man before her. Long deep black hair with pale skin, almost ivory, his eyes were frightening to look at, the deep orange almost red unsettled her with a strong and bold chin. His body muscular and clad in all black. His aura screamed at her with power, power exceeding that of Kenshin. If it wasn't for Kenshin she would tuck her tail between her legs and get the hell away from the maniac staring at her.

She gripped Kenshins hand as hard as she could and somehow felt his soothing presence surround her in warmth. Gulping down the fear that held her from speaking she whispered a soft "hello".

Kuro's eyes lit with amusement and with his deep frightening voice spoke.

"Well Kenshin, I wasn't expecting you to bring home your catch but she is quite lovely."

She felt Kenshin's patience coming to an end and knew by his tone he was fighting himself not to just leave his fathers presence.

"She is my friend, I believe you know her name do you not?" Kenshin sneered as he took a defensive step in front of Kaoru.

"Now how would I know the name of a woman I've never met?"

"Don't give me that bullshit now get out of the way," He growled at his father only earning them an amused stare. "come on." He whispered to Kaoru as he pulled her up the rest of the stairs and through the mahogany door.

"Did you want your own room or to stay in mine?" Kenshin asked as he led her towards a staircase.

"Um... I'll stay in yours. But only on a separate bed!" Kaorus face flames with embarrassment but she didn't want to take the chance of being alone and the Vampire returning. She shivered in disgust at the thought of him finishing what he had started. Kenshin eyed her for a minute and seemed to sigh in relief.

"That's fine, I just didn't want you alone." His voice sounded deeply sincere making Kaoru smile.

She was led to a door at the end of the second level and Kenshin pushed the door open. His room was painted white but the furniture was all black leather or silk. Blinking she recalled the gems he informed her on, black and white. Has his room always been like this? She wondered as she ran her fingers over the lone bed that lay against the wall.

"Where are you going to get another bed?" Kaoru asked letting the silk run through her fingers like water.

"I'll have someone bring one in while we visit your father. His room is on the floor above us." She nodded as she set her back pack on the bed and walked to the door. Happiness filled her in warm waves as she realized she would soon be seeing her father.

"We can't go yet but I promise you we will see him today."

Kaoru nodded and leaned her head on his chest. A flashback of his half-shift suddenly had her panting and blushing again. She couldn't believe how much he had changed. It was amazing that by just one look he had her staring and aching with just the sight of him. Maybe it was the Heat, she wasn't really sure what caused her reactions to him when it seemed like it wasn't affecting her.

Right now she wasn't sure either but she wanted to see the man's half-shift again and desperately. Licking her lips she pulled him into the room and shut the door. Taking a deep breath she smiled at his confused and dazed look. His purple eyes searching for the answer in her light blue ones.

"Change." She stated through a light pant her face still flaming. His lips curved into a sexy smile and he stepped towards her and forced her against the door, an act that she didn't remember doing to him.

She felt his body change and the next thing she saw was his indigo eyes smoldering in lust. She gulped and let her eyes trail over his half-shift for the second time. She licked her lips and took him in.

His hair had lengthened to the middle of his back and instead of his normal black, it was a fiery red. His fox ears were a pure black that matched his long fluffy tail that slowly swept side to side mesmerizing her. The color of his skin stayed the same as did his clothing but he looked all to eatable.

His head slowly approached her ear and licked the surrounding as he whispered a deep reply.

"Better?"

Kaoru nodded and she gasped when he nipped and sucked on her neck, a feeling all to good for her virgin body. She ran her fingers through the silkiness of his patched hair as she used her other hand to wrap around his waist.

She was scared of her feelings towards him because she finally realized that the Heat was not affecting her. She bit her lip and admitted to herself that she liked him but the depth of her feelings she just wasn't quite sure yet. She had only known him for a little over three weeks but he had saved her... and that usually was enough to throw a girl in her heroes arms. So why not her? It has been five days sense that incident and there was no doubt that her feelings have heightened for him because of it but did she love him? She just wasn't sure. She had warmed up to him and liked being around him that was certain but could she love him?

He jerked her out of her thoughts with a particular hard nip which elicited a light growl from him when she moaned. His lips left her neck and covered her own in a kiss that told her he wasn't affected by the Heat either. She smiled at that thought, they were doing this because they wanted to not because they were forced to.

She kissed him back with as much passion as she could muster before they were interrupted. Kenshin tore himself away from her and reverted back to human while she leaned against the wall stunned. The door opened and all thoughts other than fear left her, as the power of Kuro's aura searched her out and wrapped itself around her.

She watched as Kenshin glared at his father when he suddenly invited himself inside. He walked towards Kaoru giving her a smoldering evil look that sent warning signals through her body. He had her frozen like a deer in a headlight as he approached and gently cupped her cheek.

"You're as beautiful as your mother was, I bet you look just as divine without the little clothing you have on."

Kaoru gasped at the mention of her mother and turned her head to hide the tears about to fall, and to rid herself of the calloused hand that touched her.

"Get the hell away from her!" Kenshin growled apparently stuck in the place his father had left him. His face contorted with rage and pain as he tried lunging at his father.

"Go away, and don't speak about my mother!" She whispered harshly trying to get rid of the nightmare before her.

"I'll leave now but you'll be seeing me again very soon to discus her more, and something else she never mentioned to you."

Without another word he vanished and falling to her knees Kaoru slammed her fists on the floor. The warm and comforting hand of Kenshin touched her shoulder as he dropped next to her. He wrapped his arms around her and she went without hesitation.

"I shouldn't have brought you. He's only causing you pain." He whispered but Kaoru shook her head.

"No, I'll get to see my father again. It'll be worth it. He just scares me."

"I'm sorry I wasn't able to help you just then. He has this power that immobilizes his opponents." Kenshin explained as he stroked Kaorus silver hair.

She let her body change and slowly stood with the help of Kenshin. He smiled reassuringly as he wiped the tears that stained her cheeks.

"Thank you."

"I change my mind lets go see your father now." Kaorus eyes brightened and the tears disappeared as she nodded and patted the gem inside her pocket.

He silently led her from the room and when they passed a servant he ordered another bed within his room. The climbed the stairs again and suddenly Kaoru began to get a jittery.

She hasn't seen her father in years and now she was going to meet him again! She only hoped he didn't get upset that she came here. They reached the door and Kaoru took a deep breath before she knocked. Hiding behind Kenshin she placed her head on his back.

"Indigo, it's me Kenshin."

The door swung open and and Kenshin was pulled away from him and hugged by her father. Her eyes were lowered but she saw him notice her during the hug. She slowly stepped out from behind Kenshin and couldn't resist the tears that again fell down her cheeks. Damn her tears!

Indigo slowly let go of Kenshin and stared disbelieving at Sapphire. She bit her lip in worry, an annoying habit she picked up after meeting Kenshin, as he stepped towards her.

"Sapphire?" He asked his eyes misting over as he looked at her. Kaoru nodded and was suddenly enveloped in the strong hug of her father.

"Daddy!" She cried hugging him back the initial shock seeming to wear off. "I've missed you." She whispered as he finally let her go.

"How in the world did you get here?" He asked amazed as he looked her up and down.

"It's a long story and I have a few questions for you." Kaoru said as Indigo rushed her and Kenshin inside.

Pulling the purple gem out of her pocket Kaoru handed the merman and silver fox to her father. His eyes went wide as he gently clutched the gem.

"You've been to the city?"

Kaoru nodded and pulled the black fox from her shirt. "I want to ask you about this."

Indigo blinked a few times then looked from her to Kenshin. Kaoru closed her eyes and nodded. Kenshin pulled the silver fox from his shirt as well before tucking it back safely.

"You're bonded." He stated and Kaoru shook her head.

"We haven't bonded quiet yet. We're still in the Heat stage. That's one of the questions I wanted to ask you. It hasn't been affecting us as much any more, and I haven't spasmed sense he found out about us." She whispered but he only chuckled.

"Kaoru a spasm will only occur if you are scared. No doubt Kenshin has figured that out." Kenshin nodded and Indigo continued. "As for it not affecting you, it's there but it will only take affect when you're fighting the Heat. If it's not been affecting you then the only answer is you've finally given in and accepted it. Is it the same with you Kenshin?"

Kenshin nodded and Kaoru blushed. So the reason she was experiencing the wave of Heat was because she gave in!A deep blush spread across her cheeks realizing he was right. She hasn't fought him sense he saved her. Damn this Heat!

"What about the city? Do you know anything about it?" Kaoru asked as she sat on the silver comforter of Indigos bed.

"Yes and I believe that there is a clue to where the missing merpeople are there as well. In the Cave I mean."

"Missing?"

Hehe cliffy again!! Now to answer some questions and thanks!!

Reignashii - Kenshins father is an asshole! Not only that but there are a few secrets that are going to be revealed in either ch. 8 or ch. 9. Yeah he's both but the fact that shadow foxes can only be males and pure black over rides the jaguar spots.

Animefavs - Thank you!

ELLIE 31773 - Yep, Kenshins father is an asshole and scary! Thanks!

Silver-Firelizard - Thanks!

BnK - I wanted to wait and describe his half-shift from Kaorus eyes. Kenshins father is just going to get colder by the ch.

xXoro-chanXx - Thank you!! There it was, your next ch.

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