Love and Pleasure – Chapter 10
If You Can't Take the Heat… Part 2
I haven't updated in so long, I know. I'm getting back in the swing of things, and life has become so unstressful that I actually have TOO much time! I am working on a new Sesshoumaru related project. I have decided that I will dabble with this story and my newest one, and simply post whatever happens to be written first.
Thanks for your utter patience.
xoxoTiff
Our eyes were a bright red and we stared at each other without comprehension for moments. From the experience with Masaharu I was more prepared for the initial shift in comprehension. Lust didn't overwhelm me like it had with Masaharu and I could focus on other people. Basically I still maintained my personal awareness and didn't completely experience a shift in my state of mind. However, since I wasn't sure how he was going to react I did succumb to my more animalistic side, becoming slightly defensive.
I watched this man in front of me and his eyes were tightly shut, trying to control the overwhelming change. I was suddenly happy that I had already had the opportunity to go through this in privacy with Masaharu and I wanted it to seem as if I was completely in control of this, and therefore appear stronger. Since he was stronger than Masaharu I had been sure that I would be swept away again, but clearly this wasn't how it worked.
I walked slowly in a circle around Junpei and slid a finger down his arm, shoving energy into him and a violent convulsion swept his body. He all of a sudden turned to me and almost started to crouch, his eyes glued to me. I wasn't touching him anymore but I was still pushing energy into him every chance I got.
His gaze was feral and I could feel him getting ready to pounce. I just smiled invitingly, tilting my head to the side. He breathed in deep and next thing I knew we were on the ground tumbling and I ended up on the bottom, to my annoyance, and he pinned me down to the floor, leaning in to sniff my neck obnoxiously.
All of a sudden he jumped off of me and I stood up slowly, watching him. Something had changed. He was standing up straighter and now my mind was getting foggier. He figured it out and was pushing more energy and heat into my whole body. I shuddered and cut myself off from him, before a connection could be made.
A curious look crossed his face and he stepped forward, our eyes focused intently on each other. All of a sudden I felt him trying to shove his energy inside of me, as if he knew I shut myself away for a reason.
I shut my eyes to focus for a second and to rebuild my inner shield. All of a sudden I felt his hands holding my cheeks forcefully, trying to use skin contact to force his way in. I opened my eyes angrily and stared defiantly at him. I wouldn't let him make a connection, absolutely not.
He kept pouring more and more energy towards me and I kept repelling it, using all I had. Abruptly his fingers began digging into me and I growled, hooking my leg around his to trip him. With his grip I ended up rolling with him, but with more grace and ended up breaking the skin contact. I jumped up and crouched carefully, watching as he rose slowly and turned, stretching his neck and then slowly turning to me, annoyed.
"Just let me do it," He whispered, frustrated.
"You don't even know what it is," I stood up straight. He wasn't going to attack me again.
I felt a gentle breath of power against my neck and I knew immediately who it was and the emotion behind it. Masaharu was wondering if everything was okay. I glanced to him and shook my head discreetly.
"That's what it is… I want it, Asami…," His voice was strained. "Your reaction was better than mine because you've already gone through this. Did you feel like an animal?"
"Not too much like an animal, but I felt completely senseless and I had the awareness of an animal, not a human," I said simply, as if it was nothing and that it wasn't a weakness admitting this.
"What else did you feel?" He asked, and this question held all sorts of anger and hints of jealousy.
"I don't think I need to explain," I said, grinning wickedly.
"But you didn't feel it this time, did you?" He accused.
"Not a bit," His eyes narrowed and I just watched him, waiting to see if he was going to try anything.
"You gave into it the first time…?" He asked, stepping closer.
"Yes," I answered his icy tone with an amused one. I was guessing he felt crazy with pent up lust and anger.
"I wonder what would happen if we fought for real…," He mused, beginning to circle me slowly. I let him, not even turning my head to follow him.
"I would love to find out," I murmured.
"Asami," Niito stated my name simply, a small reminder that wasn't necessary. I knew I wasn't allowed to fight.
"Aren't you interested Niito-san? She is a new asset for the Western lands. Do you not wish to know her abilities?" Junpei was trying to lock him in with his so lovely persuasion.
"I have already tested her abilities personally. There is no need to watch you both go at it," He responded easily, a friendly smile on his face.
Junpei's head lowered slightly, glaring at Niito. "You tested her abilities? I am curious as to how that came about…"
"There was a misunderstanding when Asami and I first met. I offended her and she retaliated. It's all quite behind us," Niito shrugged gently.
"What did you think of her abilities, if I might ask?" Junpei was being awfully nosy, and I was sure he knew it but he kept going.
"I was impressed," Niito glanced to me and grinned, amused with the situation probably.
"Might I ask who came out victorious?" Bunmei chimed in.
"Of course. It was a draw, Lord Bunmei," Niito glanced to the desk where Bunmei was sitting, now looking annoyed.
"Truly? I would hope you did not train your people to lie in your favor, Lord Sesshoumaru," Bunmei commented, ever so insulting.
"I would hope so for your people as well, but I suppose there is no way to really be sure of such falsifications." Hearing Sesshoumaru speak in his sure, calming voice made me turn to him, watching how his composure and posture never faltered. He glanced to me and I almost blushed, as I had been admiring him, but I controlled it and turned away.
"Surely, Lord Sesshoumaru, you are teasing me? There is a way to be sure, right in front of us. Let them do some battle. Entertainment for us, death and serious injury will be avoided of course." Bunmei smiled and opened his hands wide, as if it was no big deal.
"Niito?" Sesshoumaru inclined his head, as if to say, 'Go ahead and negotiate.'
"Would there be weapons involved?" Niito asked.
Bunmei seemed to think about it. "Weapons are reserved for serious injury and death. I imagine our performers would have no need of them."
"I would propose that full power is not utilized by either. We wouldn't want to cause physical damage to the surroundings, as well as full power could lead to serious injury, if not death." Niito said. He was surely the perfect diplomat for Sesshoumaru.
"I would agree with that," Bunmei allowed.
Niito glanced at both Junpei and myself, but seemed to focus on me. "You both are controlled. Accidents don't happen, so if serious injury or death occurs the treaty will be forfeited immediately." His voice was stern with authority, Sesshoumaru's authority.
"I don't know how I feel about that little stipulation. Lord Sesshoumaru?" Bunmei turned his head to look at my master, as did I.
Sesshoumaru stared at me, no emotion showing on his face. "I would not let Niito talk for me if I thought he would say anything I disagree with. If serious injury or death occurs, the treaty is forfeited."
"I see. Very well then. No accidents." Bunmei was upset but Junpei looked like he could care less.
I glanced back to Sesshoumaru, nodding once. "I understand," I whispered and he simply tilted his head, the barest of nods.
"You don't seem afraid, little one, even though you watched me fight when we were both younger. I am even better than I was then," Junpei warned.
"I have never been afraid of you Junpei," I stated simply, and instantly I had shifted the slightest bit, my eyes a bright red and sharp claws extending from my fingers.
"Are we not considering claws weapons?" Senri chimed in.
"I think claws and teeth should be allowed. They are natural defensive mechanisms for youkai," Niito commented.
"I agree," Sesshoumaru murmured, barely speaking up from his seated position.
"I am as well in accordance," Bunmei said and I could hear the smile in his voice.
I watched as Junpei did his own small transformation, his claws were twice the length of mine and just as sharp, and they could definitely cause serious injury, if not death. His eyes glowed the same red as mine and I could feel the power rolling off of him in waves. Elemental power and raw demon power were different. Mix them together and the potential is… interesting to say the least. Throw two of those rarities together and the potential was deadly.
I mused briefly, considering the thought of slipping up and killing him anyways. Would it be so bad to end the treaty? I glanced to Sesshoumaru fleetingly, holding up my hand and licking my finger slowly to the point of my claw, and then pressing it in to raise blood. He just watched and I could see a hint of amusement deep in his eyes but he shook his head, a 'No,' to my silent question.
I just sighed and shrugged it off, licking up the few droplets of blood that had made it on to my finger before turning my attention back to Junpei, who was absentmindedly staring at my tongue licking my finger slowly. I grinned and without hesitation stepped up twice and my leg was up in the air snapping across his neck in a sudden movement that knocked him to the ground.
He growled immediately, wasting no time in retaliating, He moved his leg in a circular movement at a ridiculously high speed, tripping me from my standing position. I rolled backwards with the momentum and ended up on my feet again in a flash, four feet away from him. He stood more slowly, his eyes focused on me. When he was standing straight he touched his neck, a smirk appearing on his face.
"I am pleasantly surprised," He whispered, stepping closer slowly.
I backed away and stepped to my left and he mimicked my movements dauntingly.
"Might I make a comment before you both truly go at it?" Sesshoumaru inquired, his voice simple and emotionless. Did he ever allow happiness into that voice I wondered? No, of course not.
"Of course Sesshoumaru," I answered, my eyes still trained on Junpei however, who narrowed his eyes when I addressed my lord so casually.
"It is more addressed towards your opponent. Junpei-san, I would appreciate if you didn't harm my pet's face. I would not want to alarm the guests when we return to the party, nor would I want my property to be so noticeably scarred," Sesshoumaru explained easily and I turned, grinning in his general direction, always amused, and surprised, when he used so many words at one time.
"I would never harm such a beautiful face so I easily agree to your wishes, Lord Sesshoumaru," Junpei said formally, "but of course I ask the same in return that my face, though not as beautiful as Asami-san's, is still lovely, and should not be so openly scarred."
"Done, she will not harm your face," Sesshoumaru responded easily, and now I glared at him, receiving a small smirk from Sesshoumaru.
All of a sudden I felt a sharp blast of heat at my back, almost like a cry for attention. I turned and what I saw was astonishing. It was hard to explain because I couldn't fully see the aura that was now surrounding Junpei. It was more that I could feel it, and once I could feel it, I was able to see it. It was like what I could do I imagined, surrounding my body with fire to protect myself, but what I did was completely visible to anyone and shredded anything that wasn't actually part of my body. What Junpei had around him was literally that, it was around him.
I glanced to the side to Masaharu and his head was tilted, eyes trained on Junpei, studying this interesting technique. I knew at once that no one else could see it but Sesshoumaru had a small interested look on his face as he watched Junpei move about.
What else did this little shield do, I wondered? I glanced to Junpei and then down to my own body and then to Sesshoumaru, a small question in my eyes.
"I would prefer you didn't," He said simply.
"Only prefer?" I needed to know if it was a command or not.
"Yes," I could tell he was annoyed, but I wondered if anyone else could.
I laughed softly and turned back to Junpei and let my own fire spring from my skin, but only on my feet, for kicks. I would wait to see if it was necessary to do much more than that.
I sprung forward, launching a punch to his chest just as he was bringing his leg around for a sharp kick. We both injured each other, jumping back. My side would be bruised from his strong kick and I was annoyed with that but I had needed to test something and I knew I would have to walk into an attack. His fire barely burned. It was maybe enough to deter or intimidate, but not actually burn. There were definitely other purposes for this shield of his.
We were staring at each other, focusing and all of a sudden I could feel the barest of tugs on, what felt like, my aura. I frowned, glancing down at the ground but not really looking at anything tangible. I was reassessing all of my defenses. My power was being drained away. I scowled and glanced up and the aura that was around Junpei was getting brighter.
"That is rude, Junpei," I growled.
"If you don't like it, then stop me," He taunted.
I didn't have time to figure out how he was even doing this and then break it off. I considered my own fire shield and decided if it blocked anything physical from reaching me, for the most part, maybe it could also be applied to my aura and soul as well.
I stepped back, keeping my eyes trained on Junpei who only watched curiously. As I reached Sesshoumaru I turned to face him, smiling slightly. I leaned in to whisper softly, "I'll make it up to you later."
I untied my obi and slid off my kimono in two smooth movements, laying them gently against the chair next to Sesshoumaru, who sat there and growled once, angrily towards me.
I pecked him on the cheek with a small smile and then turned, nude and beautiful to the man that was draining away my energy.
"What a delicious body you have Asami…," Junpei murmured.
"Junpei-san, I would hope you could control yourself and be respectful towards property that is not yours, nor your master's," Niito scolded, unhappy.
Junpei didn't even bother responding, his eyes and attention were all for me.
I blinked once and when my eyes were open my fiery shield covered my entire body, a bright red. I zoned for a moment, strengthening my physical shields and then reassessing my mental ones. When everything was rebuilt and I no longer felt and tugging on my energy, I grinned.
"What else do you have for me, Junpei? I thought we were going to fight, but if you're just going to try and siphon my energy away, we can be done," I spoke simply, annoyed.
He just smiled, shrugging. "Maybe I should have requested this to be completely private. I think I would have enjoyed it more. We're so limited because of this audience." He complained nonchalantly, like he wasn't being completely rude towards Sesshoumaru by stating all of this out loud.
"Bunmei, I must admit I am quite surprised with the manners and respect you seem to neglect teaching your people," Sesshoumaru commented, standing with my kimono and obi and moving towards me. He let me see in his eyes that he was annoyed with the current situation.
Niito and the other three guards moved towards us, and Niito spoke for us. "Since this exploration really isn't going anywhere, we will have to retire back to the gathering for a more enjoyable setting."
"Come now, Asami, let us continue…," Junpei whispered.
"I do as my master commands, and I can see that our time would be better spent elsewhere. Perhaps your time would be better spent acquiring some new behaviors," I advised, shaking my head. I let my shield drop and Sesshoumaru helped me slide on my kimono. I tied the obi back into place carefully, with some slight help from Niito.
All of a sudden I felt a sharp tug on my soul and it was so abrupt and painful that I collapsed to my knees, taking in a ragged, deep breath.
"Asami?" Niito knelt next to me, concerned. I gasped, feeling as if I was suffocating, I couldn't breathe.
I felt a strong presence standing right outside my mind, pushing. He wasn't restraining himself anymore. That was clear… All of a sudden the presence was gone, and my breathing came out in and out raggedly, but I could breathe again, and that's all that mattered. I looked up, trying to see what had changed.
Sesshoumaru's hands were secured around Junpei's throat, claws threatening to puncture skin.
"Sesshoumaru-sama! How dare you lay hands on my property…," Bunmei was seething, standing behind his desk but not coming closer.
A booming laugh interrupted the tension and all eyes turned to Ouji, who sat relaxed in his seat. "Bunmei, I don't think you're in any position to be angry. Your boy here was quite obviously attacking Sesshoumaru's precious mistress, either going for serious injury, or trying to take over her mind, either one would be enough to forfeit your little treaty," Ouji declared, standing and moving towards Sesshoumaru, patting him on the arm.
"Your mistress is in good health now. If he is to be injured, let my Masaharu or your Niito take care of it. No need to get your hands dirty for such a small matter," Ouji spoke evenly, and Sesshoumaru simply nodded, which only surprised me. Ouji was at least twice Sesshoumaru's age… Perhaps he had been a mentor of sorts?
Sesshoumaru stepped back and I moved in front of him, smiling softly. "Thank you, milord. I was not harmed." I reached on my tip-toes to kiss the line of his jaw. He just nodded.
"Bunmei-sama, we will no longer be staying the night here. We will retire earlier than the other guests to avoid the storms in our lands. In the next few days you can expect a letter detailing if there is still a treaty between lands," Niito announced formally, barely bowing, and moving to the doors with Nijito, holding them open for our party to leave.
I watched as Bunmei sat down, a furrow between his brows. I blew him a kiss, to his extreme irritation, before hooking my arm through Sesshoumaru's as we left, Koufuu and Akihiko ahead of us, Nijito and Niito behind. Ouji and Masaharu left right behind us, and I heard Ouji say something about 'immaturity' and 'foolishness'.
"Sesshoumaru, I would love to dance at least once with you before we are to leave," I said pleadingly as I stared up at him.
He simply nodded and I grinned, about to lead him towards the dance floor but he shook his head once. I just stood there and frowned. He turned to Ouji and Masaharu who were right behind us.
Ouji smiled at Sesshoumaru, shaking his head. "Bunmei was always so irrational… It's more disappointing to see it right in front of me, rather than hearing it from others."
"He does not have a handle on his own people…," Sesshoumaru commented.
"Yes… That Junpei, I don't know what he was thinking. Not to say your newest mistress is not worth it, indeed she is, but Junpei… I have never seen him act that way, so rash. Usually it is him keeping a handle on Bunmei," Ouji shook his head, seeming confused.
"It is because he and I have known each other for quite a long time… I don't know exactly what is going on in his mind, but I am certain his attachment to me has resurfaced, and has become stronger than he knows how to deal with," I made my own observation, a simple one, hoping they would no longer ponder on this subject so that I would get a dance with milord.
"How interesting…," Ouji simply watched me for a moment and then shifted his gaze to Sesshoumaru. "I hope you'll think about our earlier conversation."
"If you would like me to," Sesshoumaru responded simply, a cold look coming into his eyes, his normal look.
Ouji just chuckled softly. "Yes, yes, please do. I'll speak with you another time then. Come, Masaharu." He walked away and Masaharu nodded once to Niito and then smiled briefly towards me, before leaving with his master.
"My Lord, if you would like me to negotiate something with Lord Ouji for you, I would be happy to take care of it," Niito offered.
"It is not something for you to negotiate. I already gave him my answer anyways. There was no negotiation necessary," Sesshoumaru explained briefly and then led me to the dance floor, to my delight.
Niito and the others stayed in a small group off to the side of the floor to keep their eyes on us. I slid one hand to his shoulder and let my other hand entwine with his, and suddenly we were dancing, and he was strong and led easily and confidently.
There must have been some slight surprise on my face because he smirked slightly. "I am a Lord, of course I know how to dance. Perhaps not as well as you, but well enough," He whispered softly next to my ear after pulling my body closer to his.
"So… Why does Lord Ouji want me? And what did he offer you?" I inquired after a few minutes of silence.
"Did he say something to you?" Sesshoumaru narrowed his eyes, studying my face.
"No…," I replied, frowning. I wasn't sure why he was being so suspicious. "I could feel his attraction to me, and he stared at me quite a bit. It's very obvious." I shrugged.
"He has an obsession with bedding elementals. He has a way of… eating the power, I suppose would be the best way to phrase it," He paused, twirling me away from his body and then bring me back close to continue.
"He doesn't lessen your power, he just will swallow some of it and it makes his release more than it usually is. He searches for elementals that are willing to give themselves to him. He propositioned Masaharu. That is why he was all so willing to have him under his command. Masaharu refused vehemently however, and ended up confiding in me the secret desires of Ouji." Sesshoumaru smoothly exited the dance floor with his arm secure on my waist.
He led us both out onto the patio and further into the gardens where we were earlier. I sat on a close by bench, crossing my legs slowly, enjoying how Sesshoumaru's eyes focused on the movement.
"Is that all he wanted?" I inquired.
"He is entertaining the thought that you and Masaharu are more than acquaintances. He is thrilled by the idea of the three of you enjoying each other's company. If a woman is involved, it is likely Masaharu would join. He sees how you both interact, and he expressed how fondly Masaharu spoke of you when he returned after visiting us. He is quite enticed by the idea of bedding two elementals. He believes the release would be other-worldly," Sesshoumaru stood, his eyes roaming slowly along my legs.
"Do I react sexually when I am with Masaharu?" I asked, knowing I didn't but wondering if that is how it looked to others.
"No, but Ouji is seeing what he wants to see," He shrugged and took a step forward. I stretched out my leg, stroking toes along his thigh. He grabbed my ankle roughly, but then gently ran his fingertips along the smooth skin as he stepped even closer.
I sat up straighter as he leaned down and I lifted my hands to capture his neck, pulling him down faster so that our lips could meet. His hand left my leg and he let one hand twist around my hair, limiting my ability to move. After a moment of our lips moving he let both hands grab my hips, turning me around so that my back was pressed tight against the front of his body.
I felt his hardness at the base of my back and I shuddered uncontrollably. One hand slid under the kimono to play with my warmth and one slid inside the top to fondle my breasts, digging his nails in sharp enough to draw blood, and draw a helpless moan from me.
"You are driving me insane tonight, Sesshoumaru…," I murmured breathlessly. His fingers thrust deep inside me and I almost collapsed but he held on tight, refusing to let me go.
"I enjoy seeing you so senseless," He whispered before flicking his tongue out to play against my ear.
"Please… Sesshoumaru…," I begged, struggling beneath him.
I turned my head slightly to glare at his grinning face. Of course he was utterly pleased with himself, and enjoying denying me.
Suddenly he pressed hard on my back, bending me over with one arm around my waist. I let my hands collapse on the bench, supporting my weight. I suddenly felt my lower half bared to the chilly night and before I could even complain about the cold he had slid himself inside me and all I could think of was heat, and all I could feel was heat, and all I wanted was more, more of everything he had.
He was rough and fast, moving in and out smoothly. I wanted to see him, watch his face, see him in the throes of orgasm, but I stayed as I was, taking everything he shoved in me and pushing back, meeting each of his strong pushes inside. I moaned loudly, not containing myself, and not worrying about the gathering that was still going on such a short distance away.
Suddenly he had me by the hair, pulling me up so that he could bite my neck, hard and sudden and it just caused me to cry out louder, my hands flailing, not sure what to do or hold on to. His thrusts were slower now, but hit deeper than before and my eyes were shut tight, focusing on the building of pleasure in the pit of my stomach. It was coming, growing; something feral and untamed.
I bit on my lip, afraid I would all out scream when he finally pushed me over the edge. He slid two fingers in my mouth, keeping it open. "I want to hear you," He all but growled next to my ear and I just nodded helplessly.
Soon his rhythm became erratic and he pushed in as fast as he could in the position he held us in, hitting deep within my body each time. As he felt my body clench around him he let his hand wander to my breast, digging in his sharp nails at the precise time that would just make everything intensify. The world was bright as I felt him push deep once more, and then it was all over.
As soon as he released me I began to collapse to the ground and he helped me so that I wouldn't hurt myself. I lay on the cold grass, gathering myself. My head was dizzy and my legs were numb.
After a moment I opened my eyes, looking up at him. He had already securely placed himself back inside his clothing, a slight disappointment as I always enjoyed gazing upon him. He was smiling as he watched me and I returned the gesture as I took all of him in. He was so full of heat and he filled me up with each time we had sex, but I was already so full of my own precious heat, I just didn't know where to stow his away….
But regardless, I would let myself explode with heat if it meant him continuing to consume me like this. I realized I had no idea what I was getting myself into with this whole deal. And I realized I didn't even care anymore, about anything, except pleasing him, and being pleased in return.
Disclaimer: Inuyasha belongs to Rumiko Takahashi and all of the OCs are my own creation.
Hopefully I'll post something soon enough. In the meantime, enjoy life! It's too short to do anything else! :)
xoxo Tiff