Theme 26: Forever
Paring: Kurama x Kitsu
Time: During "Bonds of Life"
Jeez, I really dunno what's wrong with me, but I'm just in the mood to write another lemon. So the same procedure will be given to this one as with the others. Uncut will be on adultfanfiction, and cut will be on fanfiction. Also, give some feedback on how I'm doing so far. :D
Happy Hunting
True to her word, Genkai had left her entire compound to each and every one of them, to use whenever they wanted, and for whenever they needed to hide away one of their own. For now, Yusuke had gathered them all for a four day vacation in the woods to get away from their work, and to just get away. It had taken a lot of persuasion to get a certain fire demon to spend a few days with them all, but he eventually caved after Sha found out about the idea. She had also wanted to meet his other old comrade and his girlfriend, since she hadn't had a chance yet.
So, a week after the plans were made, each of them arrived with a few bags and chose the rooms that they'd retreat to at the end of the day.
Or during the day, depending on the couple.
Towards the end of the day, after all the introductions were made, Keiko, Yusuke, Yukina, Kuwabara, Hiei, Sha, Kurama, Kitsu, Hyouga, Salem, and Sukuna sat around a bonfire on the beach behind the large home that used to belong to their favorite old lady. They talked and laughed with each other, throwing a few teasing comments here and there.
Once the sun was almost beneath the horizon line of the ocean, Yusuke stood and stretched. "I think now's the perfect time to play a little game."
Hiei arched a brow. "Don't you think we're all a little old for games, Yusuke?"
"Nah, not this one! The game's Manhunt, demons vs. humans!"
Sukuna looked around at their party. "Um, hate to break it to you, but we kinda outnumber you."
Yusuke took a second to look around. "Oh yeah." He put a hand to his chin. "All right, we'll make teams. Me and Kurama will each pick people, and my team will hunt."
"Yes but there's eleven of us," she further pointed out. "One team will be uneven."
He brushed it off. "Details. So, you guys in?"
Sha shrugged. "Sure, nothing better to do."
Kurama sighed and got up. "Who chooses first?"
"Go for it, Fox Boy."
"Kitsu then."
"Keiko."
"Sha."
"Kuwabara."
"Hiei."
"Yukina."
"Hyouga."
"Sukuna."
Salem looked around him as his friends moved to their respective group leaders. "Oh I see how it is. Last to be picked. I see how you guys care."
Kurama grinned. "Last doesn't always mean least."
"You're just sugar-coating it," Salem said with a sigh, but got up all the same.
Hyouga looked to Yusuke. "So what's the rule of this particular match?"
"No demonic sight or sense of smell allowed," he answered, as if he had thought this out. "And any area within half a mile diameter is allowed."
"Ooh, he used a big word," Sukuna said with a smirk. "You must be proud, Keiko."
The human girl smiled. "He tries."
Yusuke growled. "That's all I can think of. We'll go back up to the house and wait ten minutes for you guys to hide before we start to hunt." He looked to his group. "Sound reasonable?"
They all nodded and Yusuke led them back up the path to the temple.
Salem looked to Kurama. "I've never played this before. Do we stick together?"
Kurama shook his head. "It's not exactly wise. We should spread out. Take a buddy with you if you wish, or fly solo. They have an hour to find us. When that hour's up, or if they give up, they yell 'olly-olly-oxen-free'."
Sha snorted. "Who came up with that one?"
"Remember that it's a child's game, with childish rules. Children usually always give up before the hour's out."
"Yes, but Yusuke is persistent," Salem pointed out.
Kurama nodded. "So we play the game as he wants us to. We've got ten minutes to spread out along the compound, but try to not wander too far. There are still creatures out here that Genkai never shoed away."
They each separated their own ways, Sha and Hiei going one way, Hyogua and Salem another, and Kitsu followed Kurama, leaving Sukuna pondering over where she'd hide.
"I thought you'd go off on your own," he said to Kitsu, who merely smiled and tugged at her skirt, seeing stray sand still on it.
"What, am I not allowed to follow my boyfriend? Thought you could use the company if we're gonna be out here for an hour."
He smiled at her as well. "Yes I suppose so." He nodded in the direction they were heading. "I know of a dense patch of trees a little ways up we could hide in, if you can keep up."
"I may not be dressed for a romp in the wilderness, but I can still run."
"Keep me in your sight then." He broke out into a run, heading in the direction he wanted to go. He took a few sharp turns and leapt up a hill before stopping short, feeling her collide into his back with a grunt.
"Give a warning next time," she said, rubbing her nose.
He spread his arms out. "Welcome to my haven. No one's been able to find me yet here."
"Mm, yes, it's hard to find a fox that doesn't want to be found." She looked around, taking in all the plant life. "You have a few rarities here." She took a few cautious steps around, not wanting to disturb any plants. Grown by a demon, they'd have a life of their own, as well as their own will. She looked around until her gaze fell upon a bed of blue flowers that looked oddly familiar. "My water leaves?" She turned around to him. "Why would you grow these?"
He smiled, putting a hand in his jeans. "On a whim, I suppose. Look what flowers are nearby."
She did look, and saw a bed of roses not too far away, in its own space so it wouldn't harm the blue water leaves. Kitsu couldn't help but let out a laugh. "I suppose you think this is romantic."
"In a way." He was surprised as she came up to him and wrapped her arms around him, standing on tiptoe to kiss him. "I take it I succeeded?"
"Very much so." She ran a hand through his hair and pulled a rose from its confines. "I never understood why you kept them in such a vulnerable spot."
He merely smiled and reached down to her tail, taking a blue water leaf from the fur and holding it before her. "Nor have I understood why you'd keep it in your beautiful fur."
She blushed but hid her smile behind the rose, feeling the petals tickle her nose. "Easy to reach, for me at least."
"See, we have similar reasons."
"You just lack a tail most of the time to hide the seeds." Her smile grew mischievous. "Considering the only time you transform is when you're heading towards a peak of sexual satisfaction." She laughed as she saw him flush. "It's not bad."
He took the rose from her hand and pulled her hair to the side, keeping it out of her face with the flower. "No, but it'd be embarrassing if you'd let that information slip." He couldn't help it as his other hand pulled through her hair and traveled up to her ears, feeling for the soft fur that covered them. "I love you."
She narrowed her eyes and pulled back a bit. "What?"
"I love you, Kitsu." He ran his other hand down her back, resting on her tail. "I love everything about you. Your voice, your laugh, the feel of your skin and fur."
She hadn't expected that. The two had been dating for a good three months, ever since they met on the Collector case. All the while, she herself had been too afraid and proud to admit she had grown more than infatuated with the fox in front of her. "You really mean that?"
"I do, my little vixen."
She smiled and blushed, taking hold of his hand. "Are you sure you aren't a thief any longer?"
"Why do you ask?"
"You've stolen something of mine." She placed his hand over her chest. Though no heart beat there, he would still be able to feel her blood being pushed through by the stiller core of her being. "You've stolen my heart."
"Have I? And how long have I had it in my possession?"
"For awhile now." She pulled her ears back in uncertainty. "You're the first to hold it. It's still fragile, but there are no cracks in it."
He smiled and held her close, looking at the blue flower he still held in his fingers. "Then I'll make sure no cracks ever scratch the surface. I'll protect it forever."
