The night sky covered them in darkness as they walked silently through the forest. The silence between the two predators was deafening, and not a single nocturnal creature made a sound. It was as if even nature itself feared their reactions should they be disturbed.
'Taisho… Please… Help me…'
Both youkai stopped, having heard the weak plea clearly. They looked to each other, and then took off running. Their footsteps were still silent, and Akiko's barrier concealed their scent.
'Tori! Listen to me! I need you to unveil your aura! It'll lead us to you!' Akiko mentally told her.
'I… Can't… Th-they'll know… I'm awake…' Natori replied.
'No they won't! Know why? Because they're stupid as fuck! They have half a brain a piece! You're Sukimori, our auras naturally spread in our sleep!'
'Ok… I'll try…'
Adonis and Kimiko turned to Natori. Her aura had suddenly started to spread. Kimiko went to walk over to her, but Adonis stopped her.
"It's fine. That's how we know that she is truly asleep."
"What?"
"All Sukimori auras spread naturally when they fall asleep. It is their natural way of warding off offenders. Seeing as how this is Natori, her miko abilities are at play as well, so it is not wise to draw near until she wakes. Come, we must prepare the ink for the bonding spell."
"Ah, I never knew that! Wait then if that's the case, how come the mutt was never purified in his sleep?" Kimiko asked.
Adonis growled. "Because that mutt is her soul mate, and he knew it. That is why we must hurry before he gets word of her being here. Once we prepare the ink and write the symbols on her, the ink will seep into her skin, and once that happens, she will go into heat, to which we relief her, therefore bounding all three of us."
Kimiko smirked. "Well then, let's set to work."
Natori mentally whimpered. "Hurry!"
She could hear rattling and chanting, but the blindfold still prevented her from seeing anything. The language was dark, but familiar; it was a language she often heard in her childhood. It reminded her of the numerous times her parents had to kill someone for attempting to curse them or enslave them with magic. The hairs on her arms stood in response to the mysterious aura that engulfed her suddenly. The choker on her neck popped, and her aura began to rise even more. The spell was already working, coaxing her aura to rise drastically, and essentially tricking her body into preparing itself for her magic induced heat. Her senses heightened, and she whimpered at the rapid changes.
"The ink is almost ready. Strip her while I finish it." Adonis commanded.
Natori heard footsteps, and then hands on her. The only thing she wore was a yukata, so she was completely naked in no time. Fingers glided against her skin, and Natori flinched at the heightened sensation. It reminded her of her first time. Inu No Taisho had given her an aphrodisiac that heightened her senses greatly. But this was different, her aura and senses were heightened by force, and she wanted no parts in this whatsoever. But… If it meant that her sisters would remain safe, then she was willing to endure anything.
"It's ready." Adonis called as he stood.
Kimiko turned to him. "Her aura and senses have risen as well; all is going according to plan."
Take a brush, both Adonis and Kimiko began to paint Natori's skin. Every precise swish of the brushes made her flinch and whimper. Her lover and father were running out time. Soon, she would be lost to them forever. Tears began to dampen her blindfold again, and the brushes painted their last symbol, she knew that her fate was sealed. The ink would have sunken into her skin by the time they arrived, and even then, they'd probably be long gone by then. Even now, she could hear what sounded like packing. Perhaps she could maybe someday end of her life, as that was the only way to escape them now.
"Look father! The ink is beginning to seep through!" Kimiko called.
Screams caught everyone's attention suddenly. It sounded like there was a massacre taking place outside of the cave. Familiar scents and auras reached her, and she almost cried tears of joy. The screams became louder and louder as they cleared the cave until there was nothing. Only silent footsteps and ragged breathing. Adonis and Kimiko gasped as the two entered the room. Natori shook her head side to side, and slowly, the blindfold shimmed down to her neck. Her eyes irritated her for a minute, but it soon passed and she could see. The ink on her skin was indeed seeping in. Even now, they only looked like fading tattoos. She looked to the entrance of the room and gasped happily. Standing there wearing leather suits and covered in blood, were both Inu No Taisho and Akiko. The rage in their eyes spoke volumes.
"You've taken something very dear to us." Akiko started.
"You shall both pay with your lives." Inu No Taisho finished.