I hit the ground hard. I felt the wind get knocked out of me, making my back sore. How did that little bitch do that?

I heard foot steps run up behind me, someone grabbing me and pulling me to lean up against a tree. I watched Kyo run deeper into the woods, heading towards the river. I groaned as my back throbbed, leaning my head against the tree. I felt someone brush my hair out of my face, trying to get me to open my eyes.

"Keiko... Keikochan..." He patted my face gently. "Come on, open your eyes."

I squeezed my eyes and opened them gently. I saw Kaoru sitting close to me, his face actually concerned. I growled and pushed him away. "I am fine."

I stood slowly and wobbled. He put his hands on my shoulders to keep me still. I shrugged them off and moved my shoulders and neck, realigning my back. He looked at me then looked ahead. Kyo was coming back out of the woods, the little Princess in his arms. I felt my temper flair and shot right up to him. "How about we just kill her now?"

I bared my claws and went for her neck. Kyo only turned slightly and laughed. "Keickochan, don't worry. You will have your time. We are going to keep her with us..."

I looked at him and groaned in a disgusted manner. "Hell no, we are not! I can't stand this bitch!"

Kyo glared at me and spoke in a sharp tone. "What are we, Keiko?"

I looked at him, a little confused. "Demons...?"

He nodded and looked back at the girl. "What is she?"

I balled my fists and spoke through my teeth. "A little fucktard that gets anything she wants... An Angel..."

He nodded again. "And we are... enemies... correct?"

I looked at him, feeling a plan forming in his head. He continued. "Our job is to create chaos... and by having the Princess of the Angels... we will cause the biggest war there has ever been..." I watched his smile grow as he talked, bearing his teeth as he continued. "Do you understand now... Keikochan...?"

I nodded and grinned also. "Shit, this is going to be awesome."

Kyo started walking forward, looking at Kaoru who had a smile on his face also. "Damn, Kyokun, did you see how your sister was all over that little cunt? Holy fuck, I thought I was going to explode." He turned his attention back to me and ran a hand over my shoulder. "You are so dominant..."

I knew what he was trying to do and I wouldn't have it. I slapped his hand off my shoulder and glared up at him.

"Don't you dare touch me. I did what I had to do. It doesn't matter."

He stood in front of me, stopping me in my tracks. He licked his lips and looked down at me. "You know... I know someone who could dominate you. You wouldn't even stand a chance."

I looked up at him, feeling him grow hotter as he watched me. I knew he wanted me to ask, so I asked, but had an attitude with me words. "Oh, and who would that be?"

His voice was low and stern, almost seductive. "Me."

I shook my head and went to walk away, but suddenly felt myself pressed up against a tree. I looked up at Kaoru, who had his forearm across my chest, pressing me hard into the tree. I became furious and tried to pull away. He only pressed harder.

"Kaorusan, what are you doing?"

He moved his head close to mine as I complained his voice deep and sadistic. "Do not disrespect your elders, Keikochan."

I knew whatever he had planned couldn't be good. I looked past him and saw Kyo look at us, then keep walking, like he didn't even care about me. That son of a bitch.

Kaoru lifted my chin with his finger and made me look at him. His eyes were harsh, like he was lusting for something. And I knew what it was. I didn't want to deal with this. I hated him. I hated him for being so mean, I hated him for hurting me, I hated him for everything.

I even hated him for making me attracted to him.

He leaned in and licked his lips softly. "Keikochan... do you know what it's like to have a lust for someone... and not be able to satisfy it...?"

I shook my head gently and looked away. "No, Kaorusan... I don't..."

He smiled softly and looked at my lips then at my eyes. "Let me show you..."

I looked back at him just as he leaned close to my face, kissing my lips gently. I didn't want to be a part of this. I wanted to fly away and never see him again. But I couldn't... he was my elder.

He kissed my lips gently, licking them and taking his time. I gave little effort back as he kissed me. I suddenly felt his claws dig into my arm. I knew what he meant.

I kissed him back, the pain still radiating from my arm. He started kissing rougher, slipping his long tongue into my mouth. I shook gently and slid my tongue over his. Damn, this felt so good...

He gripped me tight and pressed his lips to mine as his tongue played with my tongue. I cursed myself for enjoying this as I whimpered softly. My whimpering only made Kaoru grip me tighter. He moaned softly as he leaned his left arm against the tree above my head. He lifted my chin with the other and ran his tongue up mine. I shook gently and kissed him back, not knowing what was taking over my body, not knowing why I was kissing him back.

He ran a hand down my side, feeling my skin in his hand as he gripped it tight. He pressed himself against me, grinding gently as he continued kissing me. I gently placed my hand on his jaw, loving the feeling of his tongue over mine. He bit my lip softly and slowly pulled his tongue away, kissing my lips a few more times then moving back.

I looked up at him and shook gently.

"That is what I mean..." His voice was strong as he backed up, looking at me. I felt tears flood my eyes as I bent my knees and jumped towards the sky. I opened my wings and looked down at him. He had a small smirk on his face as he leaned against the tree, crossing his arms. I wiped my eyes and took off towards home.

What the hell had I just done? I hated him... yet I kissed him. It felt so wrong... but still so right.

I scolded myself.

No! I hated Kaoru. And that was how it was going to stay. I couldn't forgive him for everything he had done to me.

I arrived home and went to my room, my wings folding into my back as I opened the door to my apartment.

Kyo was there... wit the girl. My anger filled my body again. "What the hell is this!"

Kyo looked at me and groaned. "Shut the hell up. She is staying here. End of story."

He stood and headed towards the door. He stopped and turned his head to speak to me. "How was it with Kaoru...?"

I blushed and turned away. "Get the fuck out of my room."

Kyo smiled gently and left, shutting the door. It was getting dark, so I sat in my chair, glaring at the stupid girl that was in my bed. I could just kill her right now. I wanted to, so bad. But then I would feel Kyo and Kaoru's wrath. That would be worse than anything I could imagine.

So I sat. And stared. Wondering what made her so special. Wondering what made her a Princess. Wondering what her Father would do.

Wondering when the war would start.