Follow the Summary at the top for the next chap! Oh and Yoko takes Shuichi to Makai, that's the only difference in the summaries. He takes Shuichi to a place fro a message, a different place for food, and a great view, to his den where Shuichi sleeps and Yoko shows off his special items. Meanwhile, Shiori calls the doctor and then finds out that Shuichi is gone! She goes mad to find him! She begins to think that he killed himself and she doesn't know what to do.
Summary for next Chap (CHAP 20): Okay so what's up with this TEST thing that Kurama apparently 'gave' his step- father- to be, a Yoko thing? And where does Hiei come in after all of this? And it seems like Kurama is getting pretty desperate for help in the next one. But why? And is that Hiei I see just watching like Kurama doesn't matter to him anymore? Where does Kuronue, the therapist, Shiori's feelings, and Botan come back into all of this? (may take a couple chaps) What happens when Kurama finally tells his parent(s) and 'friends' why he wanted to commit suicide? Will they listen to him, when something dark is erupting, or will they reject him? Read to find out in Chap 20: To Cheat a Fox-to be trapped.
Shuichi gulped down his last bite and sip of wine, to Yoko's immense pleasure. Yoko continued to toy with him, always touching him in this way or another, claiming it was instinct for how gorgeous the redhead was. Shuichi didn't buy it. Or was it actually true? Yoko did not have passion fro love, he didn't even know what love was, he only had intense desired obsession with a certain redheaded teenager.
Yoko seemed delighted that Shuichi was finally finished eating. "Why don't you eat?" He asked the silvery fox. The fox snorted angrily, or impatiently. Which one, Shuichi could not decide.
"I'm not hungry, Shu-kun." Shuichi's eyes widened. You would only say his name that way if it were his true name. Am I truly Yoko's pet now? Shuichi could feel himself falling into despair. He was trapped, the Yoko could do whatever he desired most. Would the fox keep his word about not harming him? Would the fox hurt Shuichi if Shuichi struggled against him far too long, or would he keep his wits? Shuichi was not happy with the fact that he couldn't find his answers and could not read Yoko Kurama. "Come on, Shu-kun. I want to get to Lust Springs before you tire out. Who knows, you might fall asleep on you feet. It's a private place, Shu-kun, so you don't have to worry about being seen naked."
Shuichi gaped. Surely he wouldn't… not now… not so soon. He didn't truly mean that, did he? There was no telling with the silver one. Yoko urged him out of the warded den. "I… I want to see your valuable items. Why cant we do that now?"
"Because, Shu-kun, it will be a surprise for later. It's not time yet." He took hold of Shuichi's waist embraced him possessively and then grabbed his shoulders, pushed him, not softly, out of the den.
Shuichi hadn't even gotten to observe the cave, let alone walk around it. He had been in one place the entire time, eating the meal Yoko had gotten from nowhere. A tour would be much desired later, since Yoko had so rudely shoved him out as soon as he got there. Hadn't Yoko been pleased earlier to show Shuichi his den. Shuichi soon realized that he didn't want to stay in that den, but he didn't want to stay outside, in danger, either. He had a strong urge to throw up. What would Yoko do to him that night? Or, rather, at Lust Springs. It didn't sound like a place that certainly had just been given a name. No, it got it's name by reputation. It suited Yoko lovingly like a tight robe around his elegant figure-had he just thought that Yoko's figure was elegant! Yoko was all lust and no, what? Action? Love? Yoko had made his name by reputation, but not gotten it by reputation. No, Yoko was born Kurama and made himself a legend by choice, not opinion or force. He chose to go down the path he did, though Shuichi knew not why.
Yoko smirked and then seemed delighted again. He contented himself with messing with Shuichi's clothing while they walked. "Hm. This is not suitable. You cant wear this here. I'll have to get rid of it."
"What?" Shuichi seemed frantic. "Kaasan gave this to me for Christmas, you can't just get rid of it. At least hide it or something." Yoko sniffed but said nothing to comment or counter Shuichi's plea.
Yoko walked ahead of him making sure that Shuichi was behind him at all times, and making sure Shuichi was still there. He could tell at once where Shuichi's attention was. He seemed infatuated with the dense, deep forest around him, full of millions of different shades of green. The soil, Yoko noticed Shuichi staring at with awe, was a lush, soft, rich soil. Nothing a pathetic human could match, not even man made. Because of their pitiful environment humans could not have such soil on their lands, anywhere, no matter how much it rained. It was perfect for growing plants and living off of. If a plant grew in that soil, it would perfect quickly in growth, but it's roots would also be thicker, healthier, and hold a lot more pure, delicious spring water. Something Yoko could not deny.
That was, apparently, how someone could determine if they were close to springs or not, by the soil. Luckily, Yoko had, many of centuries ago, built his camp and bands of thieves near one, so that anyone who wanted to use it or go to it would have to pass Yoko, and Yoko's band of thieves first. Now, it wasn't so. He had been gone much too long. He noticed that there were millions of different ways to get to Lust Springs, but by sensing it, he could tell that it was just a reserved as before, private. No one was there.
Shuichi seemed uneasy and uncertain. "Come closer, Shu-kun." Yoko purred. Shuichi shivered.
"I'm fine."
"I said come closer." Yoko firmly said. Shuichi did as he was bid. He felt like Yoko's slave all ready. Was this how he was supposed to live forever? In fear of Yoko? Yoko slid an arm around Shuichi's waist.
Out in the clearing stood what looked like a giant carved stone. It looked like a fountain. Each layer had a giant "tub" of water. There, in total and as far as Shuichi could tell, a total of eleven layers. The giant "tubs" were just that. They were made of stone just like everything else. The eleventh, the top, layer was had only one bowl (tub) and it was the supplier of all the water in every one of the bowls. The next layer, layer ten, had five, nine had seven, eight had nine, and seven had 11, and so on. It was quite large, and breathtaking.
"It's beautiful." Shuichi said breathlessly. Yoko nodded and smiled at his pet's wonder. "Which…" Shuichi wet his lips. "Which one are you going in?" He assumed they were going to get into one. Yoko would not have brought him if he was going to stare at it.
"Hm, let's go in the top one." Yoko mused. He seemed out of it, slightly.
"Us? You don't mean…"
"We are both going into one together. Why should my loyal pet stray far from his master?" Shuichi thought he missed something. He was not, and never would be, loyal to Yoko. What cause did Yoko serve? This could not be the same caring fox that spoke to him of not killing himself at the cliff.
Which reminded him of Hiei. This made him think of Hiei at Lust Springs for some reason, and cause Shuichi to blush. Yoko mistook his red cheeks for ones of embarrassment of being naked with the Yoko, apparently, because he said, "Don't worry, you'll come to like your naked skin against the smooth surface of stone and hot water." Yoko refrained from saying that the warm water helped him slide into someone's orifice. Though it wouldn't' have eased Shuichi's concerns. But it did help Yoko remember that. It did nothing for Yoko's heat, nor did it ease Shuichi's unnerved body. Shuichi was an adolescent boy, but not virgin. Botan had been his partner for sex then, out of passion perhaps, but still a partner nonetheless.
According to Hiei his parents knew everything that had caused him to burst. All of his emotions. Everyone helped him in some way or another. His kaasan, Naynoku-sama, Hiei, Botan, Koenma, Yuusuke, Kuwabara, Keiko (even the minor ones that you don't see helped in some way), and Yoko.
If he had to, Shuichi guessed that he would have sex with Yoko as a 'thank you' for all he had done. At the time what Yoko said seemed to encourage the fallen boy, and sounded like he didn't really care, that he was bored, especially with human life and troubles. But really, Yoko was trying to get him to see the things in front of his face, by letting Shuichi do as he wished and pay for it. Hiei's method was the opposite (THINK BACK AT THE CLIFF), but it did the same thing in a different way.
Whether he wanted to or not, Shuichi knew he must repay Yoko in some way. Though Shuichi had an idea, it was not the most pleasant idea, pleasant for he himself at least. It would be exactly what Yoko wanted.
Shuichi followed the silver-haired Yoko to the large stone. The center of the nest of stone bowls could not be seen from fifty feet away but on closer inspection you could tell that it looked like a tree trunk. Silently, and in awe, the redhead started up stone steps after Yoko, who glanced behind him to make sure his pet followed. "You are being a good pet. I might reward you with something special." He gave Shuichi a sly smile. Shuichi shuddered but said nothing.
The stone steps spiraled higher and higher and each time you reach a layer of bowls you would come across a platform and a doorway, and more stairs. Yoko continued going up and so, against his better judgment he followed. Shuichi counted the doorways, seven.
As Yoko passed the eighth doorway, Shuichi took a deep breath. Yoko didn't seem to be paying any attention to him, save the occasional glance behind. He quietly slipped into the eighth doorway and stared in amazement.
The stone platforms were polished smoothly, so smoothly that Shuichi could not resist running his hand along it. He held his breath. How long did it take to do this? And who had taken the time to do it? Even with their power, or his or her power, it must've taken a lot time to make it so.
The platforms surrounded eight "tubs" full of hot, bubbly water. How did it remain this way? With power or was it natural? Four of the "tubs" were filled with cool water; the other four were filled with warm, or rather hot soothing water. Shuichi realized he needed to bathe.
He had the overwhelming desire to unclothe himself and jump in without Yoko around to scold him for being a "bad pet". Why did that bother him so? It made him feel upset that he was "bad", no matter how disgusting it sounded. Perhaps he wasn't as 'recovered' as he thought.
Drawing a deep breath, he stripped out his soiled human clothing. "Mmm. Lovely. You look some delicious when you're naked, my pet." Shuichi jumped and gasped, desperately trying hide himself, though his back was to the fox. "You almost exceed my standards, but not how I look." He came up a wrapped his long, strong arms around him. "You need a bath, my pet." Shuichi growled at him.
"I know that." Yoko shrugged, but his mischievous grin seemed to widen. Without warning Yoko pulled him around and slipped off his tunic and pants and shoes, revealing nothing underneath. Shuichi gaped, his eyes very wide; his lips worked. Yoko smirked, even more mysterious.
"Yoko…" But Shuichi was shoved into the water, Yoko gracefully following. Shuichi came up panting. Not only was the water hot, but he had not expected to be so violently pushed into boiling water. Yoko only chuckled and made his way to Shuichi's side, who in return moved father away.
Yoko chuckled impishly, and followed him. "Are you playing hard to get, my pet?" Yoko asked, evilly. Shuichi only cringed slightly. Lost in his own thoughts, Shuichi did not notice Yoko move, at all. He was suddenly nose-to-nose with him. Shuichi held his breath leaned back against the strangely, perfectly smooth wall of the stone "tub". He, snickered, and sneered, and laughed, but none of his normal behaviors counted for what he did next; he brought out a washcloth to Shuichi's face. Shuichi let out a breath he had not known he'd been holding.
Yoko produced rose petals in which, smelled good, were crushed instantly into pieces, then a powder so soft, and comforting to the Yoko's skin, that he didn't mind sharing with his favorite, gorgeous human.
He spun a surprised Shuichi around so that Shuichi's back was facing Kurama. Yoko sprinkled (I know it sounds strange) some water over the powder to make a soapy lather. He applied it to Shuichi's back with pressure-only a little. Shuichi could not help but utter a tiny moan. Yoko smirked quietly and applied a little more pressure and got another moan as a reward to his tender yoko ears. Yoko fought a shiver that threatened to run down his spine. Oh, Inari, why am I so turned on? Just because he shivered? Kuso! I don't believe it! I won't! Yoko hissed to himself, keeping himself in check. Though he didn't really want to. Part of him wanted to play and toy with Shuichi more, the other part wanted to take him right there in the water; the yoko part.
Shuichi struggled to control his rapid breathing and his busy heart. At least his heart was getting a workout from something other than running and fighting. This was different. "I can wash myself."
After a moment Yoko said, tightly, "Pets must always be washed by someone else." Apparently he thought it was cute, but Shuichi knew otherwise.
He rounded on him angrily, snapping, "I'm am not your slave and I will never be your slave like other humans or demons who flaunt around you. I don't give a… a…" He couldn't bring himself to curse at Yoko. He was not raised that way. He was trying to right himself not make it worse. But was he making it any better by suddenly disappearing from his home? "I don't give a damn who you are or about your past sex with God knows who or what! But I will not be part of your passed 'experiments'. Nor will I ever be inclined to let it be so."
Yoko smirked, he would not be talked to like that by his pet. Yet, he knew Shuichi would fight him every second of every day until someone gave. And it wasn't going to be him, and he doubted it would be Shuichi either. There must be someone in between. Hiei? Of course not, but best not to rule out the possibility just yet. He could be, let's leave it in your mind not blow it off, like some impossibility. It was true. Yoko never believed anything impossible. He had proven on numerous occasions that the impossible was no longer impossible, for Yoko everything was inevitable, by him at least. For Yoko, everything was a game he manipulated for his own plans, everything was possible: under his hand and law. Yeah right!
Shuichi shuddered and moaned once more as the pressure moved up and down his back in a soothing, whirring motion. Shuichi no longer tried to hide his quick breathing. Yoko noticed this but said nothing. If anything changed it was the motions in which he circled on Shuichi's back, shoulders, nape of his neck, and sides. Though he wanted to go further down, he didn't dare, not yet. Shuichi was in a temper now, and it would not be wise to do so now. Even a sly fox could tell when to speak and when to hold his tongue.
Shuichi sighed. Yoko knew right away that it was not a pleasurable sigh. It was one of being deeply troubled. Yoko inclined his neck curiously. A fox being curious, never heard of one. "Is there something wrong?" Yoko inquired. He must've temporarily fogged up his brain, because he didn't add "my pet" to the end, or rather "Shu-kun".
Shuichi had no idea what was happening, what he was going to do next, how he was supposed to live. Yoko was so freakin' seductive, but Shuichi couldn't care less. His mind wandered to Botan and then to Hiei. Could it be that he had more feelings for Heii and than Botan? How could that be? He had had sex with Botan, twice, as if everybody didn't all ready know. And what was Hiei to him? What was he, a stupid Ningen, to Hiei, a powerful strong, and oh so sexy yokai. Shuichi groaned. He had been thinking of Hiei's body, his muscular chest. Stop it, Shuichi. Get a hold on yourself. You know it's wrong.
Then again, what was Yoko to him, as well? What was he to Yoko, his plaything? Was Yoko just trying to teach him another lesson, the hard way? Yoko had a tendency to do that. He would disguise his true intensions by making people think that he was manipulating them fro whatever he wanted, whatever he willed it to be. Shuichi would have none of it. Not now, now ever. Or would he? So many stupid questions ran threw his head. There's no possible way that my head, my thoughts could be interesting to someone else.
Yoko noticed his groan. Was he in pain? What was he thinking about. Sometimes Yoko wished he was a psychic. Then again he could usually tell what others were thinking just by looking at them and how they acted, what was bothering them. It used to be so simple. Am I out of practice or is Shuichi just incredibly hard to read at times?
Yoko's eyes narrowed as he moved away from Shuichi. The redhead turned slowly, he seemed dazed, confused about where he was and what was going on. Nevertheless, Yoko handed him the cloth and some more lather. Shuichi only nodded and mumbled a 'thanks' and turned around again to wash himself. "I'll get my change, my pet. To see you naked. We are bound to run into a place where you will take your clothes off. Or you will take them off in front of me with you own free will. Whatever happens first. Though I would much enjoy the latter." Shuichi snorted as he threw his crimson red mane over his shoulder.
Yoko decided to ignore it and save it for later. He knew it would be the latter. Shuichi would be very emotional and wouldn't know what to do or who to turn to. But he would do as Yoko wished, without knowing it. Just what Yoko predicted. Damn, I'm good!
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HOPE YOU LIKED IT! KEEP FOLLOWING THE SUMMARIES AT THE TOP. THEY'LL BE THE SAME FRO AWHILE UNTIL SOME OF THEM ARE ANSWERED AND REVEALED! SEE WHAT I REAVEAL ABOUT YOKO'S CHARACTER! What do you think? Let me know soon and sorry for all the questions in this chap, but it was absolutely necessary! Buh bye, keep it up, ne?