Chapter 7: Vows
"I want to be notified immediately the moment his credit cards are used or his bank account is accessed, am I clear?" Ria speaks into her phone.
The man on the other end of the line, a young businessman working for Fairy Tale's banking division stammers an agreement.
"O-O-Of course Ria-sama." The man says meekly.
"Good." Ria says with a smile, closing the phone and ending the call.
Taking a deep breath and blowing it out Ria can't help but smile as she sits in her room in Castle Akashiya. Sitting at her chess table Ria looks down at the chess set ready to begin a game. Reaching out to touch the white king Ria grasps the piece by the top and tips the piece over.
The moment he uses his credit cards or tries to access his bank account I'll know exactly where he is, and that information is worth its weight in gold right now.
"It's only a matter of time until Checkmate Tsukune." Ria mutters to herself, simply unable to help the smile on her face.
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Standing in Issa's study Bloodriver Akasha stands across the desk from her former mate. Dressed in her normal red Victorian style dress Akasha looks every part a proper young woman, while Issa is dressed in a suit and tie, his hair slicked back making the man look every bit the aristocrat he is.
"It is such a shame Moka and Tsukune are going this route." Issa says with true remorse. In spite of Tsukune's human beginnings he has become a proud member of his family and is as much his son as Kahlua or Moka is his daughter.
"I honestly hoped the two of them would be together forever." Akasha says longingly, and Issa scoffs sarcastically.
"That is a very romantic ideal Akasha, but it will never happen."
Narrowing her eyes accusingly Akasha stares her herald down. "It never happened because of you and your philandering. If you had just been loyal to me, then I never would've seen it fit to break the bond between us."
Ignoring his former mate's barb, Issa continues.
"It will never happen because emotional attachment can only last so long. Eventually the sex just gets boring. These recent events with our children have shown that."
"If you love one another then sex should never be boring, and your relationship should be about more then just a physical act."
"You truly are an idealist Akasha." Issa says with a shake of his head. "If that is what you really want why don't you pursue Tsukune yourself, or go find a human and turn him?"
Staring at her former mate a moment both Akasha and Issa know exactly why the pink haired Hades
Lord doesn't go find a human and turn him, because she is a Shinso and the odds are that her blood would turn any human into a mindless killing machine.
"I couldn't do that to Moka." Akasha says simply. "I know what it's like to be betrayed like that and I could never do that to my own daughter."
"Yet you still slept with him before he left didn't you?" Issa asks neutrally, and Akasha sighs in frustration.
This lie of Tsukune's hasn't even affected Issa in the least, I guess it's to be expected, since it's been nearly 20 years since I broke our bond…
"I slept with him because that is what he wanted. It's been over twenty years since I've felt the touch of a man."
"Tell me…" Issa says with a knowing smile. "Does he even compare to me?"
"Tsukune is a wonderful lover and will be an ever better father."
"Hmm? So you're going to give him children then? I'm sure Moka is thrilled to know that her mother is going to do what she refused to do."
"Just like you did with Lady Shuzen even though you were mated to me?"
Chuckling Issa leans back in his seat, steepling his fingers in front of his face, his elbows on the arms of his chair.
"You still haven't forgiven me have you Akasha?"
"You're still doing it." Akasha says matter of factly. "It's only been twenty years since I left this place. What is twenty years to someone who's lived over one thousand?"
"You knew how I was before we were mated Akasha." Issa reminds her and she shakes her head, her pink hair swaying behind her.
"That doesn't change my point or make it any less hurtful that you sought another woman behind my back and gave her a child."
"Ria was born before you even met me, look what happened to her mother."
Sighing Akasha rubs at her temples, feeling a headache coming on, again. "You're probably proud of the way Moka has treated Tsukune."
"Their relationship is their business." Issa says matter of factly. "Though it does sadden me to see Tsukune so desperate to be away from my daughter that he would choose death then remain with her."
"I think that he acted out of anger, and it was only later that he realized that he could put that spin on things."
"No matter what he was right in protecting his mate and our bloodline."
"Ria thinks they were lying." Akasha says, changing the subject. "She believes that Moka slept with this werewolf multiple times and convinced Tsukune to lie to us about it and in return she will allow their bond to be absolved."
"Ria has always been a tad jealous of Moka and has never approved of her choices in life." Issa says with a frown.
"Do you want to do a more thorough questioning?"
"Do you feel that our daughter was lying and possibly has a litter of half breed abominations growing in her womb?"
Narrowing her eyes Akasha takes a deep breath and blows it out slowly.
"It can't be hurt to be sure."
"When will we question her?"
"Tomorrow, I'll have everything prepared."
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Walking toward the dojo Moka stops in her tracks when she catches the scent of her younger sister Kokoa. Spotting the red haired vampiress ahead of her Moka sighs as her younger sister approaches her, Kokoa's beaming smile far too happy for Moka's less than stellar mood.
"I'm really glad that you're staying here Onee-sama. With Akasha-sama here it's like back then when the two of you came here and everyone was happy." Kokoa needlessly reminds her elder sister.
Shaking her silver hair Moka closes her red eyes, not in the mood to hear her younger sister's insipid hero worship.
"I'm not staying here because it's my choice Kokoa." Moka reminds her sister coldly. "I'm here because mother and father don't trust me. They think that I will have sex with a werewolf and soil our bloodline."
"Well, didn't you to do that to try and have a child with a werewolf to show your mate his place?" Kokoa asks curiously, and the silver haired vampiress shakes her head no.
"It was never supposed to come to that." Moka mutters obstinately.
"Didn't you mean to hurt him and try to shatter his conviction and make him see he was wrong because he forgot his place and was defying you?"
"He is my mate. All I wanted was for him to know my resolve and to agree with me."
"That isn't the impression I got from seeing you two together Onee-sama." Kokoa explains to her.
"I was only showing him that I wasn't making idle threats when I told him that I would have another man give me children if he wouldn't. He was supposed to have relented, admitted he was wrong and I would've sent Gin home without touching him."
"You expect another vampire to bow to you like that Onee-sama?" Kokoa asks incredulously. "I knew that Tsukune didn't have any pride, but even most humanswon't put up with something like that."
"Tsukune forgot his place…" Moka tries to argue, and Kokoa nods.
"You're absolutely right." Kokoa agrees with her, and Moka has a brief moment to feel satisfied before her sister continues, shattering any satisfaction she might have. "He forgot that his only purpose was to serve and appease you Onee-sama and now that he's not doing that I'm going to enjoy hurting him and punishing him for disobeying his master."
Moka's red eyes go wide at the statement.
"You won't touch Tsukune Kokoa." Moka says absolutely, and Kokoa nods.
"Of course. I'm sure you've got something much more painful in mind for him then anything I can think of Onee-sama."
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Sitting outside a coffee shop Tsukune smiles, looking up at the clear blue sky Tsukune can't help but feel good about things. He's spent the last two and a half hours going up and down the Las Vegas strip with Kurumu and the others. She's spent the time as their unofficial tour guide, pointing out all the sites to them while he's spent the majority of the morning noticing the looks they're receiving. Nearly every man they come across looked on with open jealousy that Tsukune has four women with him hanging all over him.
People were never really jealous of Moka when she was with me. Back in Youkai Moka had an innocent charm about her that helped to attract the following she had. Now though she's lost that charm while Kurumu has only gotten even sexier, like her entire body is sculpted to attract men. Ruby has always had her own charm, the same with Mizore, and Yukari is lolicon's dream.
The four of them have stopped in a chain coffee shop for a break. Since Tsukune has never been to one before when it came time to order he just ordered the same thing Kurumu did, and the woman behind the counter gave him a somewhat sweet concoction that tastes of vanilla and now the four of them are sitting outside the coffee shop, enjoying the warm air and catching up.
"Since I'm living in the club I'm up all hours of the night since the club is open so late. Plus it's really hard to sleep after a performance."
"I've been making a living as an executive in Fairy Tale." Tsukune says with a shrug of his shoulders.
"Do you really not have any qualms about working for them Tsukune?" Mizore asks and both Ruby and Yukari have already spoken about their status, the two of them working as aides to the Headmaster of Youkai Academy.
"I work for a legitimate branch of the company. I'm a member of the executive board and I represent the majority stockholder on the board of the advertising branch." Tsukune explains for them.
"So, what do you do desu?"
"Basically I sit through meetings and listen to all the ideas pitched to the executive board by our advertising teams and I decide whether or not the company backs the idea or shoots it down."
"It sounds boring…" Kurumu comments blandly and Tsukune nods before he sits back in his chair, taking a sip of his coffee.
"It is boring, but it pays the bills and thanks to the ridiculous salary I've got quite a nest egg saved up."
"Well, at least it pays well." Mizore says.
After the four of them fall into silence for a few moments, all of them drinking their respective coffee until Tsukune is the one to break the silence.
"Well, what should we do now? We've got all day, and this is the first time I've been out and about."
"Why don't we gamble?" Mizore asks curiously, rolling her lollipop in her mouth. "I've always wanted to go to a casino."
"We can't." Ruby speaks up, glancing toward Yukari. "If memory serves you have to be 18 to gamble, and Yukari is only 16."
The young witch scowls in displeasure.
"You don't have to remind them all desu!" Yukari grumbles irately.
"How about we just walk some more? This is a beautiful city and I'd like to see as much of it as I can with you all while you're here."
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"Well, this is it." Ruby says with a smile.
The five of them stand in front of Devil's Little Angels, the bus pulled up right next to the curb. Mizore, Ruby and Yukari all stand apart from Kurumu and Tsukune, and the young Aono smiles at them all, the expression sincere in spite of everything that's happened.
"I'm really glad you all came to see me. I really appreciate it." Tsukune says as he wraps his arms around Mizore. "Take care of your family Mizore-chan; tell your husband I said hi."
The snow maiden nods her head, her pale hair bobbing.
"I will Tsukune."
She couldn't bring herself to tell him that her husband is sterile and that she's looking for a sperm donor to give her another child. She's long ago accepted the fact that she wouldn't be able to have a child with him, and even if he gets divorced from Moka, there's nothing saying that he'll be allowed to impregnate her.
Moving to Ruby Tsukune smiles at the elder witch, hugging his friend warmly.
"Don't let the Headmaster overwork you." He says warmly, and Ruby returns the hug, her hands lingering on his back a few moments.
"Don't let her walk all over you, you deserve better Tsukune." Ruby whispers, and Tsukune nods.
"I know." He whispers back, and Ruby lowers her hands.
Moving to Yukari the little witch looks up at him hopefully.
"You really aren't going to get back with Moka?" Yukari asks, and Tsukune shakes his head no.
"I'm sorry Yukari-chan." He says, patting her on the head. "Looks like you won't get to be the meat in a vampire sandwich."
The little witch's face falls, and she looks up at him with puppy dog eyes, pleading with him.
"Please Tsukune…?" Yukari whispers and Ruby whacks her apprentice on the head with her knuckles.
"Let's go." Ruby growls, grabbing Yukari by the collar and dragging her onto the bus.
Looking him up and down one last time Mizore smiles at the man she loves.
"If you ever come to the snow village, I'll be there Tsukune." Mizore solemnly promises, and Tsukune nods.
"I know Mizore-chan." Tsukune assures her, hugging her one last time.
"Hey! She got two hugs!" Yukari calls from the bus, and Tsukune laughs lightly at their young friend's protests.
"Bye Tsukune." Mizore says as she pulls back. "Please do come visit, I'd love for you to meet my family."
"I will Mizore-chan. I promise."
Turning Mizore slowly walks up the steps before she stops and looks over her left shoulder casting a long look at Tsukune she honestly contemplates getting off the bus and not going back, staying here and trying to have a baby with him. Now that he isn't married there's nothing stopping her from trying again, except that she has a family, two daughters and a husband who all depend on her.
Can I do that? Can I just leave Yukino and Yuko in the village with Suitaro, just so that
I might have the opportunity to have a baby with the man I love?
Standing there Mizore can feel the desire to stay fighting with her reason, pulling at her and whispering to forget about her family, to go back to how things were in high school, to let him touch her and make love to her.
Closing her eyes Mizore steps forward, descending the steps slowly, all eyes turn to her as she steps onto the sidewalk, her one hand on the bus for support, the other hanging at her side.
"Ojou-chan?" The bus driver asks curiously, his glowing eyes watching Mizore as she walks toward Kurumu, stopping just out of arm's reach of the young succubus.
"Take care of him Kurumu." Mizore solemnly pleads with her friend, her heart breaking in her chest as she speaks. "Don't make me regret not staying here, keep him safe, help him heal. Don't let her ruin him like she has their marriage."
Both Kurumu and Tsukune know exactly whom Mizore is talking about, and her plea does not fall on deaf ears.
"I promise. I'll do everything I can, to the ends of the Earth and beyond." Kurumu vows solemnly, and Mizore nods, accepting Kurumu's vow.
"Good." She says simply, turning away from Kurumu and walking back toward the bus, as she does, a note folded in fives has fallen from her pocket. No one takes notice of it yet, too focused on their friends, and not wanting to leave their friends.
"Mizore-chan…?" Tsukune whispers her name, staring in shocked disbelief at what's transpired before him.
Stopping at the foot of the steps Mizore inhales, taking in his scent one final time for what will probably be years, if not decades before she sees him again.
"Find happiness Tsukune. Don't let her take your compassion from you, don't let her corrupt you."
Tongue tied Tsukune can only stare at Mizore as she steps onto the bus, taking her seat without another word.
Looking down at Tsukune the bus driver watches him for a long moment, his glowing eyes just staring at him, offering him one last opportunity before his white gloved hand touches the door control.
"Wait one more moment..." Tsukune finally manages to get out, and steps onto the bus. "I'm sorry girls, I've ignored you, for so long, for a women who wanted nothing really to do with me." Tsukune said, his arms at his waists, fists clenched as the women got up, and went over to hug him.
Mizore was the first one to go and hug him. "It's fine Tsukune... Things went the way they went for a reason, I'm sure that something will happen to better your life. Because you're a great man, so don't give up, and don't let her break you." Mizore said, then looked up at him with a few tears in her eyes, then did something that surprised everyone else on the bus. Standing on her tippy toes, her lips brushed softly against his, then gaining some bravery, pressed their lips together in a breathtaking kiss.
Ruby had to hold Yukari back from trying to attempt the same thing that Mizore had done. 'You're lucky Mizore, I'd never have the courage to be that blatant.' Ruby said with a smile for her friend, though inside she wanted to be in Mizore's place.
After a moment or two Tsukune regains his bearing, and kisses her back lightly, wrapping his arms around her waist. "Wow... I haven't been kissed like that since... Me and Mo-..." Is all he could get out, as Mizore shut him up with another kiss, not letting him finish that thought.
Mizore sadly, but slowly slinked away from Tsukune, and sighed contentedly. "Well we have to go Tsukune, you will visit right?" Mizore asked with a hopeful tone to her voice. Tsukune nodded as he stepped off the bus, and looked happily at the girls on the bus, taking a step back.
Swinging the doors closed Tsukune watches as the bus engine rumbles, and both he and Kurumu stand there as it pulls off of the curb and into traffic, driving down the strip until only its tail lights are visible, and shortly, not even that. Standing there it's all Tsukune can do to just watch the bus take his precious friends back to their lives, and he feels a gentle hand on his wrist, looking down to see slender fingers grazing his skin.
"I meant what I said Tsukune." Kurumu solemnly resolved for him, her eyes are so sincere, and Tsukune can't help but look away, guilt coming back to him like a bad cold that just won't go away.
"I know Kurumu-chan." Tsukune manages to answer.
"Let's go Tsukune, there's no point staying out here." Kurumu suggests gently, and the young vampire nods.
"Yeah…"
Taking his hand into hers Kurumu heads for the doors to the club, missing the sudden blush that darkens Tsukune's cheeks.
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Walking back into Devil's Little Angels Kurumu can't help but notice that the club is now open and there's a line of people waiting outside. Holding hands with her destined one Kurumu leads him into the club and toward her aunt's private table where both her mother and her aunt sit. Kurumu can feel the eyes of many of the patrons on her but she just ignores them, sitting down at the table with Tsukune taking a seat next to her.
"You two have been gone all day." Ageha says with a grin, not missing the fact that the two of them are still holding hands.
"I showed Tsukune the city and got him acquainted with the area and we went to dinner together with everyone."
"Dinner?" Ageha asks with a knowing grin, and Kurumu blushes at her mother's implication.
Smiling sultrily Shade looks directly at Tsukune and licks her lips.
"Mmm…I hope you enjoyed your first taste of my niece Tsukune."
Kurumu turns a shade of cherry red at her aunt's statement.
"Auntie! We just had dinner together! And I would never do that in front of all our friends!"
"Dinner?" Ageha asks curiously, and Tsukune nods toward her. "Aren't you still married?"
"My wife and I are undergoing a trial separation. That means I'm free to see other people, so I haven't done anything wrong."
"You're free to see other people hmm?" Shade smiles at the thought, looking at the young Aono with open lust.
Tsukune opens his mouth to say that he doesn't want to have meaningless sex when Kurumu stands up, pulling his hand away from the table.
"Let's go Tsukune." Kurumu says as she pulls him away from the table, Tsukune thankful for the way out of responding to Shade's blatant desire to jump his bones.
Kurumu leads him through the club, their hands intertwined as they move through the crowd and through the door upstairs and up the steps. Halfway up the steps Kurumu stops and Tsukune looks up at her in open surprise as she looks down at him over her right shoulder curiously.
"What are you going to do now Tsukune?" Kurumu asks, and Tsukune stifles a yawn, suddenly feeling tired from the events of the last few days.
"I think I'm going to go to bed. I haven't been sleeping well lately, so…"
Looking at him Kurumu makes a solemn, absolute vow.
The next time I see Moka I'm going to make her regret doing this to him. I entrusted the love of my life to her and she makes him suffer.
"I took the night off, so if you're OK with it I can stay with you tonight?" Kurumu asks hopefully, and
Tsukune's eyes narrow warily.
"I…I don't know about that Kurumu-chan…"
Turning around Kurumu takes his hands in hers, giving him a reassuring squeeze.
"I promise I won't pressure you into anything Tsukune." Kurumu vows solemnly. "I just want to be next to you."
"What about your aunt and your mother? If they see us together sharing a bed they'll want to do the same thing won't they?"
"They don't have to know Tsukune." Kurumu says with a slight smile.
"They'd have to be blind not to notice."
Looking away from him Kurumu can feel a lump of sadness forming in her throat at her destined one's refusal to sleep next to her.
"I'll talk to them Tsukune, can I please just sleep next to you?"
Standing there Tsukune feels like an eel, seeing the look in her eyes and slump of her shoulders the young vampire feels a sudden urge to slam his head into a wall in frustration.
Moka sleeps around and you hesitate to let a girl sleep next to you? A bitter voice growls in
Tsukune's mind, making his decision for him.
What's wrong with just sharing a bed with a girl, as long as they don't have sex?
"All right Kurumu-chan." Tsukune relents with a nod.
Looking up Kurumu grins victoriously, her hands sliding up his arms and around his shoulders, pulling her to him she hugs him, embracing him tenderly.
"Thank you Tsukune."
Tsukune can't help but smile while being hugged by the beautiful, sexy girl.
"Let's go." Tsukune offers and Kurumu steps back, walking up the steps with Tsukune in tow.
The two of them head to Tsukune's room, Kurumu walking inside first with the young vampire close behind. Closing the door behind him Tsukune grabs the desk near the door and picks it up, dropping it in front of the door, eliciting a light giggle from the blue haired succubus standing in the room with him.
"You're going to do that every night?" Kurumu asks lightly, and Tsukune nods affirmatively.
"Yeah. I wouldn't put it past your mom or especially your aunt to come in here in the middle of the night and try and seduce me so that I wake up with my dick inside them."
Laughing Kurumu puts a hand over her mouth in embarrassment.
"You're absolutely right." She says with rosy cheeks, and Tsukune can't help but think that she looks cute standing there blushing at him.
Giving the desk a light push, Tsukune makes sure the desk is in place before he walks away from the door and to the bed. Sitting down the edge of the bed Kurumu's eyes follow him the entire time, and he sighs as he sits there a moment before her hands reach behind her back, grasping the zipper on her blouse and pulling it down. The halter top that barely constrains Kurumu's F cup chest falls away, revealing her massive chest and Tsukune looks away, his own face heating up at the sight of his precious friend's ample assets.
"What're you doing?" Tsukune whispers, and Kurumu smiles, crossing her arms over her chest, still wearing a pair of tight shorts.
"I sleep in my underwear Tsukune." Kurumu explains for him, and the young vampire pushes up off the bed and strides toward the door.
"I've got to use the bathroom." Tsukune blurts out before he grabs the desk and moves it before he slips out of the room, walking to the bathroom and closing the door behind him.
Standing in the modest bathroom Tsukune puts his hands on the sink, staring at himself in the vanity mirror above the sink, taking several deep breaths.
"Calm down, calm down…" He repeats the phrase over and over, taking more and more deep breaths to relax his mind and his body.
With some semblance of his wits Tsukune walks back to his room and opens the door, only to be greeted by a very naked woman standing next to the bed.
Tsukune catches the sight of a small patch of blue hair around her thighs and the shape of her breasts before Tsukune turns away, any of the calm he'd gathered in the bathroom effectively shot out of the window at the sight of the naked succubus.
"I'll lend you a shirt…" Tsukune mumbles, walking backward to where his duffel sits on the floor.
Rummaging around inside of it he grabs a large white button down shirt and tosses it to her, Kurumu catching the shirt mid air and pulling it to her chest, smelling the white fabric.
Risking a glance over his shoulder he glimpses Kurumu pulling the shirt on and a thought occurs to him, the thought on his lips before he has a chance to think about it.
"I thought you said you sleep in your underwear." He comments dryly, and Kurumu smiles.
"I figured this would be a great way to get you to lend me a shirt." She says matter of factly. "It has your scent, Tsukune."
His face heating in embarrassment the young Aono looks away from his friend, unable to help the blush on his face.
Well yeah, that bag has all my clothes in it that I kept at the castle; it stands to reason that they would smell like me…
Tsukune looks over his shoulder then, and realizes that her wearing his shirt to bed probably isn't going to be much better then her going to bed naked. Looking her up and down the shirt is tight around her chest and is barely long enough to cover her sex, and Tsukune can feel his lower body respond to the sight of the alluring woman wearing only his shirt standing just outside of arm's length from him.
Don't think about it. Just go to bed and get some sleep. You've got a month to be with her; right now you need to get some sleep.
Nodding to himself Tsukune stands and grabs the bottom of his shirt, pulling it off and revealing his scarred chest to her. Kurumu for her part watches him take off his shirt and then walk toward the door, moving the desk in front of the door once again. Once that's done Tsukune then takes off his pants, Kurumu admiring the sight of her destined one in nothing but his underwear.
"If you look at me like that I'll get embarrassed Kurumu-chan."
"What do you have to be embarrassed about Tsukune? It's like you're wearing a bathing suit."
That logic makes a surprising lot of sense…
Walking to the bed Tsukune turns the blankets down before slipping into the bed, Kurumu right behind him. The bed is small, and barely capable of sleeping two, and Tsukune can feel Kurumu press her body against his back through the thin material of his shirt he can feel practically everything.
Lying there he can't just fall asleep, and he can feel Kurumu's eyes on his back, smell her scent right next to him, and he can't help but speak without thinking, wanting something, anything to break the silence that has fallen over the two of them.
"So…how's Trevor?"
The young succubus looks away at the question, shame coming to her eyes at the mention of her long time on again off again human boyfriend.
"Ageha-san told me about him on the drive from Castle Akashiya." Tsukune explains and when Kurumu speaks it's in a low whisper.
"What did she tell you?"
"She said that you and Trevor were dating on and off for over a year and you never slept with him."
"I broke up with him over a week ago, just before you got here."
"That's good." Tsukune agrees with a solemn nod. "Ageha-san told me some really disturbing things about him; like that he was sleeping with random strippers and tried to pressure you when you weren't ready."
Nodding Kurumu's voice is low and soft.
"That's all true Tsukune."
"Why would you date someone like him Kurumu-chan?"
"Because he would've served his purpose."
"What purpose?"
"My mother and aunt both wanted me to sleep with him to lose my virginity and start to get over you."
Tsukune's chocolate eyes go wide in surprise, and he can't believe what he's just heard.
"You're really still in love with me Kurumu-chan?" Tsukune asks disbelieving, and the succubus nods once, pressing her head against his back.
"You're my destined one Tsukune. For me there simply isn't anyone else that I'll ever truly care about. Trevor was someone who would be easy to use and then discard."
"If he was so easy to use, why didn't you sleep with him?"
"I…I just couldn't bring myself to sleep with him. I felt like if I did then I'd be betraying you and I really wanted you come back to me and if you did I would still be pure if you wanted me."
Hearing that Tsukune's eyes drop, guilt burning through him like a wildfire.
She chases me across Japan and eventually is exiled to another hemisphere and doesn't see me for five years and she never once sleeps with another man in spite of the fact that her aunt and her mother are pressuring her to. I see Moka every damn day and she cheats on me with my best friend…
Reaching back Tsukune takes her hand in his, giving it a gentle, reaffirming squeeze.
"I really appreciate that Kurumu-chan."
The blue haired succubus blushes in embarrassment at her destined one's admission, and can feel her heartbeat pick up just at the touch of his skin against hers. Gently squeezing her hand Kurumu feels like she's dreaming as Tsukune rolls over, his chocolate eyes meeting her azure ones as he continues.
"I'm sorry for everything that's happened between us Kurumu-chan. I…If you still want me I'd like it if we could go out together?" Tsukune asks awkwardly, not knowing how to say what he feels without feeling like a pompous overblown jackass.
Lying there Kurumu feels her heart stop mid beat, her destined one's words ringing in her ears, repeating over and over in her mind.
Did…did he just ask me out on a date?
Several long moments of silence pass between them, and when Kurumu just stares at him unresponsive the confidence starts to leak away, and he slips his fingers from hers, saying her name gently.
"Kurumu-chan…?" Tsukune whispers, and her azure eyes blink in surprise, snapped out of her delirium.
Remembering where she is and what was just said and seeing the look in his eyes and his slowly retreating hand Kurumu doesn't think.
"Yes Tsukune!" Kurumu yells out, grabbing his head and glomping onto him, and out of instinct or muscle memory she pulls his head straight into her chest, burying her destined one's face neck deep in her breasts.
For Tsukune it's a reminder of his time in Youkai Academy, where nearly every day Kurumu would unabashedly throw herself at him and nearly suffocate him with her body. For a moment Tsukune remembers those times back in high school, when everything was simple and life didn't seem so complicated.
Unfortunately, having his face buried in his friend's bosom is also an excellent way to suffocate him, and it's in that desire to breathe that Tsukune calls out to her, his cry muffled by her F cup chest.
"Mmmumu-mmmm…" Tsukune mumbles and she blinks in surprise, her face turning red she quickly releases him and Tsukune extricates his head from her chest, sucking in a gasping breath and blowing it out.
"Sorry Tsukune." Kurumu admits with a blush and the young vampire smiles at her.
"It's OK Kurumu-chan. I'm fine. If a little suffocation could kill me, I'd be dead already."
Kurumu looks away from him then, and Tsukune can see the memory of their time at Youkai flash before her eyes, all the times he nearly died with Kurumu looking on. Seeing the look in her eyes Tsukune closes his eyes, his voice low as he continues.
"I need you to promise me something Kurumu-chan…" Tsukune begins softly, and Kurumu looks up then, the momentary memories forgotten.
"Yes Tsukune?"
"If I start to talk like I'm having a nightmare, I want you to wake me up, OK?"
"I will Tsukune." She assuages him, and he nods.
Taking a deep breath Tsukune can feel the warmth of her body and her breath on his neck, he can also smell the tantalizing scent of her blood pounding through her veins.
"Kurumu-chan…" Tsukune begins as he opens his eyes, looking up into her azure orbs. "I actually have one more favor to ask you."
"What is it Tsukune?"
"It's been a week since I last fed, and I'm starting to get really hungry…"
"You want some of my blood Tsukune?" Kurumu asks and Tsukune nods guiltily before Kurumu tilts her head to the side, offering him her neck.
"Thank you Kurumu-chan…" Tsukune breathes before he wraps his arms around her shoulders and moves closer, sinking his fangs into her neck.
Feeling his fangs pierce her skin Kurumu suppresses a squeal of pain, feeling Tsukune's hunger for her blood sends shivers down her spine. For Tsukune her blood is delicious, like the essence of life and after a few seconds he forces himself to pull back, licking his lips and removing any trace of her blood on his lips.
"Thank you Kurumu-chan." Tsukune says again, and Kurumu looks up at him longingly, her voice coming out in a soft whisper.
"Would…would you kiss it like you did back in high school Tsukune?"
Smiling at her Tsukune nods, leaning forward to kiss the spot on her neck.
"Sure Kurumu-chan." Tsukune's breath blows across her neck before his lips grace her skin, the contact sending shivers down her spine.
"I hope this bruise will heal." He says as he pulls back, and Kurumu feels like she's in heaven.
"Next time you'll have to bite me somewhere less conspicuous Tsukune."
"Kurumu-chan?" Tsukune asks her curiously, and Kurumu snuggles up against him, inhaling his scent, the feeling of emptiness that she's felt since she exiled finally gone, like she's finally complete and whole after so long.
"I want something in return since you left a bruise my fans won't like..." Kurumu trailed slightly chastising him, with a giggle, blushing lightly at what she had in mind. "I want you to kiss me..." She trailed, and Tsukune was quiet for a few long moments, then she felt a finger under her chin.
Tsukune had placed his pointer finger curled under her chin, raising her face to be able to look him face to face. "That's fine, if it's what you want." Tsukune said, and Kurumu's eyes widened a bit, she hadn't expected him to actually go along with her request, but was happy because of it.
Kurumu leaned closer to his lips, until they were a few mere inches away from each other, and then suddenly changed to his cheek. "Thanks Tsukune, like I said I won't push you to do wha-" is all she could get out as Tsukune silenced her with his lips on top of hers.
Tsukune chuckled a little at the reaction he had caused her to forget how to think and speak for a few moments. "That is more like you wanted." Tsukune said lightly with a smile, and Kurumu smiled softly, and laid her head on his chest.
"Can I just stay like this Tsukune?" Kurumu asks, closing her eyes with her body pressed against his, the feel of him against her so filling and reassuring.
"Sure Kurumu-chan…" Tsukune whispered, putting his left arm around her shoulder, his other arm pinned beneath his ribs.
"Good night Tsukune." Kurumu says with a sigh.
"Good night, Kurumu-chan."
Putting his head on the pillow Tsukune closes his eyes, Kurumu's head resting against his shoulder, her scent filling his nostrils.
This is the first time in over five years I've ever gone to bed without her next to me…
Closing his eyes Tsukune tries not to think about his wife or the situation that has lead him to the situation he's in.
Just go to sleep, you can think about her when the month is over.
Nodding to himself Tsukune settles his head on the pillow, Kurumu's arms snaking beneath and around his ribs, her fingers interlacing behind his back.
"I love you Tsukune…" Kurumu's voice comes out in a hushed whisper, and Tsukune just nods to himself, pretending that he doesn't hear the heartfelt confession.
I know, Kurumu-chan…
Dosudro Nice! You're spoiling us on quick updates. Don't stop now! ~~Dos
Me: Well I only posted one chapter last week when I promised at least two chapters a week. So it's not really spoiling when I already said it was supposed to happen ha ha ha. Though you're quite welcome
maxe03 was kinda surprised by tsukune and akasha's attitudes. also kinda weird after all this time he doesn't realize that ageha actual likes him and just thinks she's trying to use him or vice versa. 2: i wonder how tsukune looks since he and other yokai are virtually immortal or have huge life spans they cant age at a human rate.
3: hope your story doesnt have as much racisim/speciesism as the original which i found weird considering tskune started of as human and non of his harem or good friends were. plus i just think he's better than that
Me: Well it's honestly because it's entirely irrelevant to the story in any way, shape or form truthfully. There is some fanservice for AgehaxTsukune fans later on if you're a new reader. Well he still looks normal, aside from in awoken mode (What Im deciding to call his vampire form) His hair is silver, and his eyes are red. Also I don't remember him being speciest, but if I come across it I'll fix it.
Guest why is akashia alive and why is the fake moka still around for that fact why does tskune have silver hair now wasn't it black or redish brown when transformed
Me: Wow, shotgun questions, well I will answer them to the best of my ability, and the answer is. Alternate universe, although we never touch on it, Alucard was sealed in another way, which I may touch on in another way in the future. Tsukunes silver hair can be chalked up to Alternate universe full bred vampire.
Guest if they did things the vampire way they might not be having this problem and he wouldnt have had to cause he friends pain by choosing her
Me: If your wife or whoever told you, you could not raise your kids around the people you have been raised around your entire life because of their prejudice, would you let her? I know I wouldn't. She chose to defile something that is sacred, so Tsukune broke, humans become like wild animals when cornered, and he is a human at heart.