Chapter 7: Raven Sinclair! The Battle of the Rain Swordsmen!
Takeshi looked around, "Looks like no one's here yet."
"Well that's a first," Hayato scoffed.
"Oya? Takeshi, is that person coming?" Mukuro asked.
Before he could answer, the Varia swordsman arrived.
"Vooooooiii! So you didn't run away, katana brat! I'll make fish kebab out of you!"
Takeshi smirked, "I won't let you, Squalo. I'm going to take you down with this katana," he declared, revealing the katana form of Shigure Kintoki.
Squalo looked mildly impressed, "Shape-changing katana, eh."
The Cervello landed beside him, "This evening's battlefield will be the school's building B."
"Please start making your way towards building B."
Kyoya's eyebrow twitched in annoyance.
"Voooi! Where is that?"
The teens followed after them at a slower pace.
Tsuki raised an eyebrow at the sight that met them when they reached their destination, "Should we be worried? Both the entrance and windows are sealed."
"Looks like we go in from here," Reborn said, pointing at the only door where they could enter.
Takeshi reached for the doorknob, hearing an unusual sound behind the door, he wondered, "What's that sound?"
Gray eyes narrowed dangerously, "These Herbivores are having fun doing what they pleased in my school."
"It doesn't look like the school building at all," Hayato commented.
"This is the battlefield for the Rain Battle, Aquarion. Its special features consist of the three-dimensional structure and the large amount of water cascading through an enclosed space. The water flowing from the tank on the top floor will deepen from the 1st floor upward so long as the battle continues, the water level will also continue to rise," the Cervello explained.
"Just like a sinking ship..." Ryohei voiced.
"Aa," Mukuro agreed, "finding footing will become harder as well."
The Cervello continued, "Furthermore, the collecting water has been especially modified to match the consistency of seawater, when the water level reaches a predetermined height... a ferocious sea beast will be released into the arena."
Tsuki rolled her eyes, "By ferocious beast, you mean a shark, right?"
The Cervello flinched, "How...?"
"What other ferocious beast could you possibly hide in this building? An octopus? A kraken?" the young Sky asked sarcastically.
Her Guardians shared an uneasy look. Xanxus watched her with an amused look on his face.
The Cervello coughed awkwardly, "Sawada-san, we were informed that Bovino Lambo was released from the hospital this morning and yet, we notice that he is not here..."
"I must commend your amazing observation skill," Tsuki drawled, she gave them a winning smile and informed, "he's not here because I didn't want him here, he's sleeping like a log at Oyaji's place. Is that a problem?"
The Cervello shivered in fear at the aura the girl was emitting despite the smile on her face. Swallowing nervously, they shook their head, "Iie."
The younger boss smirked, "Good."
"Quit scaring them, Tsuki-chan."
Tsuyoshi smiled at the pout the girl sent him, ruffling her hair before turning his attention to his children's opponent. So they're this generation's Varia.
Squalo's eyes narrowed. He looks familiar.
"Oh—right, I ran into them on my way here," Tsuyoshi said, nodding at the two Cavallone Mafiosi's direction
"Yamamoto, I hope you don't mind me watching your match."
Takeshi grinned, "Got it."
"Yosh! It's time to do the usual!" Ryohei exclaimed.
Tsuyoshi's eyes softened while watching them.
"Yamamoto! Fight!"
"Oh!"
"Then, would the Guardians of Rain please gather in the center. In addition, due to the submersion, the audience area will be outside the school building. The match will be projected onto a giant screen set in the wall. All persons other than the guardians should vacate the premises."
"Well, go get 'em, Yamamoto!" Ryohei cheered.
"Don't you dare lose," Hayato warned.
Kyoya gave him a nod before walking away.
Mukuro grinned at him, "Have fun~"
"I plan to," Takeshi said, matching his grin.
Tsuyoshi met his son's eyes, "Don't let your guard down. Not even for a moment."
"Aa."
Tsuyoshi nodded in approval at the determined look in his eyes, he gave the Varia one last look before leaving to join the rest.
"I trust you…" Tsuki started, "so you can do whatever you want."
Takeshi smiled, "I won't let you down, Tsuki."
"There will be no time limit for this battle. The battle for the Guardian of the Rain, Yamamoto Takeshi vs. Superbi Squalo, battle start!"
"Oya, oya? Looks like that person is here."
Takeshi—who was about to attack first—heard him and paused, "Really?"
Tsuki raised an eyebrow, not turning to look at the person walking towards them, "You're late. The match started without you."
"Hmm? It doesn't look like I missed anything, though."
Squalo's eyes narrowed. I know this voice...
A huge smile spread across Takeshi's face, "Raven!"
"Raven!?" Squalo exclaimed in shock.
Bel's eyes narrowed behind his bangs, "Oh? Raven? As in…"
"Raven Sinclair," Mammon finished with a hint of disbelief in his tone.
The girl named Raven smirked, "Yo."
The Varia stared at her in disbelief. Everything about the girl screamed Italian, from the shape of her face down to her built, her hair was black with red streaks running down the bottom, her eyes were purple, and she was as tall as Hayato.
"What are you doing here?" Levi demanded.
Raven tilted her head to the side, "It's kind of a mandatory thing… you see, when your boyfriend is about to have a fight to the death, as his girlfriend, I kinda have to watch it."
Xanxus raised an eyebrow, "Girlfriend?"
Raven nodded, "Un. It's been a while, Xanxus. Last time we saw each other, I was 6."
"Hn."
"Voooiii! What the fuck!? How in the world did this happen!?" Squalo demanded, his sword pointed at the confused kid in front of him.
"Why do you people sound so surprised? That's kind of mean," the younger Rain pouted.
"Of course we'd be surprise!" Squalo spat, "She's the freaking heiress to the second most powerful Family in the world. And you, you were supposed to be an effing civilian! And now we found out that you're dating her. It's bad enough that Dino is on that brat's side and now this? Gah! What the fuck is going on!?"
Takeshi watched him in amusement, "Haha. It kind of just happened."
"Why are you making it sound like it's a big deal?" Raven asked, "A certain someone's relationship with a certain boss is more of a big deal than this."
Tsuyoshi blinked, "Eh? A certain someone's relationship with a certain boss…? Who are we talking about?"
Xanxus raised an eyebrow at the warning look the brat shot him.
"It's nothing. She's talking nonsense, Oyaji," Tsuki dismissed, ignoring the truth trying to claw its way out of her throat.
Tsuyoshi stared at her for a minute, "You know, Tsuki-chan… you really can't lie to me."
"Wha—?"
The older Yamamoto's eyes narrowed dangerously, "So…" turning to look at his uncharacteristically quiet sons, he asked, "why is he still alive?"
Tsuki sighed in exasperation, "Oyaji! Seriously, you people are making a big deal out of nothing. Oi! Takeshi! Squalo! How long do you plan on just standing there?"
"You know what you're doing, right?" Tsuyoshi asked, staring pointedly at the girl.
She met his gaze head-on, "Aa."
Squalo ran towards Takeshi, his sword raised for an attack. The teen managed to dodge his strike and the tiny explosives hidden along the edges of his sword.
"Ho, avoided it, did you?"
"Yikes. That was close, the daily image training I did after losing to you paid off."
Squalo grinned, "Image training? You trash," he began running towards Takeshi, "was this…" only to disappear in a blink, "in the images?"
Takeshi's eyes narrowed, "You're still…" he turned around, his bamboo sword blocking the Varia Rain's strike, "underestimating me."
He smirked in reply, "I don't have a reason not to. Die."
Dino's eyes widened as he watched the hidden explosives head towards Takeshi at such a close quarter, "From that distance…"
Tsuki smirked, "Neh, Dino-nii, worrying about Takeshi is a waste of time, especially since…"
"He's already drawn his sword," Raven finished, watching the screen with a grin on her face.
"Eh?" Dino turned his attention back to the screen, staring at the unusual cloud surrounding the place where Takeshi was, "The shape of the smoke…!?"
Tsuyoshi grinned, "This is the Shigure Soen Ryu's Seventh Defensive Form: Shibuki Ame."
Squalo landed on his feet and turned, "What was that!?"
Takeshi swung his sword to the side and stared at his opponent impassively, "Can you not underestimate me? I think you heard Tsuki when she said I can do whatever I want. It'd be a shame if you accidentally get yourself killed…"
"Voooiii!" Squalo yelled angrily, he ran towards him, dragging his sword along the way, "Don't get cocky, you damn trash!"
The teen ignored the explosives his counterpart sent towards him, not even blinking when they exploded around him, trapping him in the process. He sighed in annoyance, using his sword, he created multiple waves around him, obscuring himself from Squalo and blocking his attack. If he's not going to take me seriously, then I'll just have to force him.
Hayato winced, "Looks like Yakyu-baka is pissed."
Ryohei crossed his arms and nodded, "Aa."
"Vooooiiiii! What's with that look? Am I pissing you off?" Squalo mocked, "You should have attacked after defending! You really are a complete idiot! You gave up your very last chance at wounding me!"
"You think so?" Takeshi raised an eyebrow, "You sure talk big, don't you?" he rubbed the back of his head, "I really don't have a choice, huh?"
Squalo's eyes narrowed, "What are you—" his eyes widened in shock when the brat suddenly disappeared, staring in astonishment when he appeared right in front of him just as fast.
"Shigure Soen Ryu… Fifth Offensive Form:..."
The older Rain raised his sword to block him, only to clash with nothing.
"Samidare."
Dino and the Varia stared in shock at the screen.
"No way… Yamamoto…" Dino trailed off in disbelief.
Xanxus' eyes narrowed as he watched the loud trash jump away from the brat, hand clutching the wound on his stomach.
"Iemitsu really did a number on our reputation, huh? Belphegor mentioned this last night, about me being a natural born hitman." Takeshi cocked his head to the side, "Neh, Squalo… do I have to cut off your other hand for you to believe that?" he raised an eyebrow, swinging his sword to remove the blood from the blade, "Or should I just end this now? Because honestly, fighting you isn't as fun as I thought it would be. It's disappointing actually..."
Squalo gritted his teeth angrily, "You fucking…" he charged towards him, not paying any mind to the wound on his stomach, "aren't you underestimating me too much! Looks like you still don't understand the situation you're in! I'll make it so you can never open that conceited mouth of yours again!"
Brown eyes narrowed, "Iie…" using his sword, he raised a column of water around him, "you're the one…"
Squalo did the same thing, blocking both their visions of each other.
Tsuki and her Guardians along with Tsuyoshi and Raven waited impassively for the result. Reborn looked at them from the corner of his eyes.
"Who's underestimating me!"
Squalo froze in disbelief, unable to comprehend the fact that blood was gushing out of the cut on his shoulder.
Gray eyes met blank brown ones.
"You're going to get yourself killed, Squalo," Takeshi said, the tip of his sword grazing Squalo's neck. "Let me tell you something. I know for a fact that you've already defeated Shigure Soen Ryu."
Squalo jumped away from the teen, landing on his feet, he glared at him, "What?"
"My Oyaji… was a former assassin. His name is Yamamoto Tsuyoshi, but in the underworld, he's known as… the Silent Rain."
The Varia's eyes widened.
"Eh? The Silent…" Lussuria turned to look at said man.
Tsuyoshi ignored them and continued to watch his son.
"He and the successor you defeated had the same master. Their master taught them 7 forms. I'll tell you now, the Eighth Form my Oyaji taught me, and the Eighth Form you defeated… are different. Oyaji and that guy's Shigure Soen Ryu are different. You may have defeated his, but my Oyaji's Shigure Soen Ryu is completely flawless, strongest, and unrivaled."
Dino smiled a bitter smile "Yamamoto… I really underestimated him, huh?"
Tsuki turned to him and nodded, "Hai. We can't blame you, though. You didn't know him, but you knew Squalo."
Her older brother pouted, "That's 'cause you guys are good at hiding and keeping secrets."
Tsuki gave him a reassuring smile, "Don't worry, this game is nearing its conclusion. You're one of the people who gets to know the truth." Her eyes briefly met Xanxus' before her attention went back to the screen.
A dangerous smirk spread across Squalo's face, "You did it, brat. I won't hold back anymore."
"Squalo is baring his fangs," Mammon commented.
Both swordsmen charged at each other, Squalo struck first—which Takeshi easily dodged. The silver-haired man swung his sword, releasing the hidden explosives. The teen ignored the wave the explosions created, swinging his sword to block the debris the older man sent towards him.
When the Varia Rain was near him, Takeshi made his move.
Samidare.
Squalo smirked as he intercepted him, his sword clashing with the teen's.
Tsuki's eyes narrowed when her Rain remained standing still, "Takeshi?"
Raven gritted her teeth, "That attack is…"
"Die!" Squalo jeered, getting ready to strike the teen.
Takeshi's eyes widen, he punched his arm to stop it from stiffening—and before he knew it, Squalo's sword had reached him. Throwing his body backward to avoid a deeper cut, he landed on his back and quickly threw his weight to the side in order to avoid the next strike.
"Raven, what the hell did he do to him?" Hayato asked, turning to look at her.
"Attacco di Squalo. It's an attack that changes the effect of a full power swing into a shock wave and paralyzes the opponent's nerves. Takeshi did well to solve the stiffening by striking his arm, but he won't be able to use that hand for a while."
"Heh. I'm surprised you didn't warn him about that," Belphegor said, "after all, you are dating him, and you know all of Squalo's techniques."
Raven scoffed, "Why would I? This Ring Battle has nothing to do with me, your fight," she pointed at the Varia, "with them, it doesn't involve me. This is Vongola's problem, not the Sinclair's. Besides, Takeshi wouldn't have listened even if I did try to warn him."
Squalo ran towards the teen, "What's wrong!? You look pale!" he mocked.
Takeshi gritted his teeth, he looked up and saw an opportunity where he could escape until his hand recover. He jumped up a fallen debris in order to reach the next floor.
"Vooooiiiii! As if I'd let you run!"
The teen landed on the next floor. He raised his left arm shakily, blowing at it an attempt to ease it. His eyes widened when he felt the floor beneath him starting to shake.
Tsuyoshi's fists clenched as he watched his son's opponent thrust his sword multiple times against the floor where his son was, closing his eyes when the floor started to shatter, knowing that it would only take a second before the sword reach his son.
Tsuki grabbed his hand and laced their fingers together, "He won't lose, Oyaji," she muttered.
His eyes softened, "I know. But seeing one of my kids bleeding, it's pretty rough."
The girl looked down and bit her lip. Gomen, Oyaji…
Takeshi's body hit the floor below with Squalo staring down on him from the next floor.
"Those strike… they look like it was chewing space itself," Ryohei commented, unable to hide the awe in his voice.
"Superbi Squalo is a frightening man," Mukuro voiced.
"Zanna di Squalo…" Levi trailed off, he turned to his boss who was sitting nonchalantly on his throne with his cheek resting on his fist and a bored look on his face, "Boss, our win is assured now."
Xanxus scoffed, "Heh, it doesn't matter how many years have passed. That bastard will never change."
"I should say this is expected from Squalo," Mammon started, "in the end, he's personifying the duty of the Rain Guardian. To square away conflict and wash away the blood spilled. The Requiem of Rain."
Tsuki stared at the screen with a bored expression.
Raven raised an eyebrow, "Oi Takeshi! How long are you planning on toying with him?"
The Varia turned to her. Squalo's eyes narrowed.
"She's right," Hayato agreed, "for a guy who got pissed off when his opponent held back, you sure are taking your sweet time in fighting him seriously."
"Voooiiiii! What the fuck are you two on about!?" Squalo demanded, "This brat is seconds away from taking his last breath!"
Takeshi closed his eyes and sighed, "You guys… I'm in serious pain right now, and you guys aren't even worried about the state of my body."
Ryohei raised an eyebrow, "Isn't that your extreme fault?"
"Kufufufufu. You let yourself get distracted, so you have only yourself to blame for whatever pain you're feeling."
"Hn."
Dino stared at them with a stupefied look on his face, "Wha—?"
Reborn sighed tiredly, "Just roll with it, Pipsqueak-Dino."
Tsuki smirked at the boss looking at her in slight confusion.
Squalo raised an eyebrow as he watched the teen stand, "Vooooiiiii!"
"Warui, Squalo. I take back what I said earlier, fighting you is really, really fun. It went beyond what I expected, but… it's time to end this…"
The older swordsman grinned, "Aa. With your death, this whole thing will come to an end."
Takeshi avoided the shock wave he sent him, jumping up to land on the same floor, he readied his stance, "Shigure Soen Ryu, Eighth Offensive Form:..."
Grey eyes narrowed, "That stance is…." Was he bluffing earlier? He gritted his teeth in annoyance. Doesn't matter. I'll stop whatever it is.
The teen charged towards him with his Flames surrounding him and his sword, "Shinotsuku Ame."
Tsuyoshi smiled, pride shining in his eyes as he watched his son's attack hit his opponent.
Xanxus' brows furrowed.
"Hey, Squalo, are you still underestimating me? Or did you really think you could stop my attack?" the teen asked, his back facing him.
Squalo grinned, "Brat… I truly didn't imagine that you'd come this far…" he wiped the blood off his chin, "I admit, I was underestimating you, but…" he stood and pointed his sword, "that attack just now, I thought I could stop it. Hate to admit it, but you've earned my respect, kid."
Raven, Tsuki, and Tsuyoshi smirked, both sets of Guardians and Dino stared at the screen in surprise, Reborn hid his eyes with his fedora, Xanxus continued to stare at the screen with a bored look on his face.
Takeshi grinned back, "Haha. I'm glad to hear that."
"Do you know any more style that I don't know?"
"Hrmm? Haha. Unfortunately, you know all seven forms that I do."
"Why are they talking so casually!?" Levi exclaimed.
Dino sweat dropped, "He told his hand too honestly…!"
"Then, this night will really end with your death. I've mastered Shinotsuku Ame now that I've seen it once," Squalo boasted.
Takeshi smiled, "Excellent. I was hoping for that. Then let's try this," he held his bamboo sword like he was holding a baseball bat, "Shigure Soen Ryu, Ninth Form:..."
"So he created his own form…" Tsuyoshi's eyes softened, a hint of sadness in his eyes. Nana… our kids are growing up way too fast.
Squalo's eyebrow twitched, "What's up with that posture? Are you gonna play baseball or something?"
"Gomen, gomen, but baseball is all I can do."
"This one strike will decide the match," Reborn commented.
"Hai…" Dino agreed.
"You're getting too carried away, brat!" Squalo charged towards him, slicing diagonally in front of him as he does so, "Feel the real power of my sword!"
"Scontro di Squalo. I didn't think we'd be able to see Squalo's secret technique that defeated the Sword Emperor," Mammon stated.
"Here I go." Takeshi slashed his sword upward, disappearing behind the wave he created, he managed to dodge Squalo's attack.
"Well, how is it!?"
Hayato watched in amazement as Squalo's attack changed direction, "What reaction speed!"
Squalo continued attacking the teen until the teen was forced to move away from him, "This is the end!"
"It's over," Tsuki said with a smile on her face.
The spectators watched as the younger Rain appeared behind the older one. The Varia smirked, knowing that Squalo's sword has no blind spot.
Dino's eyes widened when Squalo's hand suddenly extended, turning 180 degrees backward and thrusting straight through Takeshi's stomach, "An artificial hand!?"
Squalo's eyes narrowed. It can't be. What I just stabbed was…
"An illusion projected onto the surface of the water," Reborn said.
Squalo turned to the teen's direction, knowing that he won't be able to block nor dodge him on time.
Utsushi Ame.
So this is… defeat… Squalo thought as he started to fall.
Using the tip of his sword, Takeshi pulled the chain off his neck while he was falling.
Dino stared in shock at the screen.
"Why he is so smart when it comes to things like this?" Hayato wondered, "Making up an original attack on the spot. Why can't he be like that all the time?"
"Because the world doesn't work like that," Raven answered.
"Must be the natural born hitman within him," Reborn added.
"Kufufufufu. Takeshi didn't kill him, what a shame."
"What an unexpected twist," Bel said with a frown on his face.
"How is this possible…" Mammon trailed off, a hint of wonder in his tone.
Levi turned to his boss, "Boss…" his eyes widened at the hard frown on his boss' face.
Xanxus stared at the fallen swordsman with an unreadable look in his eyes.
"Voooi! Xanxus! I'm making a vow."
A younger Squalo with shorter hair turned to an equally young looking Xanxus.
"Before that plan is realized, I'm not gonna cut my hair."
"Ah?"
"You should make a vow not to cut your hair too."
"Heh! Worthless. Will it do that hand you lost in the affair with the emperor any good?"
"Voooi! Don't misunderstand. I cut off this hand to better understand the techniques of the emperor who had no left hand. This is also proof of my resolve to go along with you. You'll see, Onzoushi. The day will surely come when you'll be thankful you made me your ally."
Tsuki watched the other boss from the corner of her eyes, closing her eyes when the look in his eyes changed.
"How pathetic! He lost! That trash!" Xanxus laughed haughtily before his expression changed into a serious one, raising a hand, he stated, "He's outlived his usefulness."
"Boss, there's no need for you to do it yourself," Levi protested.
Mammon suggested, "Should I take care of it?"
Lussuria turned to Tsuki's direction, "You're not going to interfere?"
She shrugged, "Squalo's a different matter. He's different from the rest of you, so there's no way I'll interfere."
Levi's eyes narrowed, "What are you—"
The Cervello cut him off, "Please wait a moment. It is dangerous to enter the Aquarion at the moment. The designated water depth has been reached, and the ferocious beast has been released."
Takeshi blinked, "Squalo's knocked out, what'll happen to him?"
"As the one defeated, his survival is no longer our responsibility," the Cervello answered.
The teen sighed, "I thought as much." He stared down at the fin closing in on his and Squalo's location, "That's scary. It can't reach us yet, though."
The shark suddenly rammed its head against the pillar holding up the floor where the two swordsmen were.
"What are you doing? Get out of there, Yamamoto!" Dino yelled before turning to look at the calm group beside him, "Why aren't you guys saying something? He's about to get eaten by a shark!"
Tsuki gave him an amused look, "Takeshi won against a Varia Boss candidate, and he's the son of a sushi chef. He can handle a little shark."
Takeshi moved towards the edge of the platform, he rolled his shoulder with a wince, "I need to finish this quick."
"Voi. What the fuck are you doing?"
The teen turned his head to look at him, "Hm?"
"Get out of here, you brat! You're tainting my honor as a swordsman."
"Eh? What are you talking about?" the younger Rain looked at the shark rapidly making its way towards them from the corner of his eyes, "I won, so I get to decided how this night will end. And I've decided that, it'd be a shame if I lose a potential training partner. Oyaji's taught me everything he knows, and I doubt he'll ever hold a katana again unless he actually has to." He jumped up and swung his sword, shielding his face from the blood that gushed out of the shark he just cut. Landing on his feet beside the shocked swordsman, he grinned, "This is fine, right? Tsuki?"
Tsuki threw her head back and laughed, "Why are you asking that now? Well, whatever, I did tell you to do what you want."
The Cervello's face appeared on the screen, "The victory in the scramble battle for the night goes to Yamamoto Takeshi. We will now announce the match-up for the next battle. Tomorrow night's battle will be…"
"The Battle between the Guardians of Mist."
"Kufufufufufu. It's finally time."
"Is Squalo still alive?" Tsuki asked, leaning her back against a tree.
"Hn. Unfortunately," Xanxus answered as he made his way towards her.
Sunset-amber eyes stared blankly at his red ones, "You say that, but… Squalo's death would have affected you far more than you would like to admit."
Xanxus stopped a foot away from her, eyes blazing with anger, "You're delusional."
The girl rolled her eyes, "I'm a Sky too, Xanxus."
The older boss leaned both his arms on either side of her head, trapping her between his body and the tree, "That doesn't mean shit."
"If you say so," she placed her palm on his chest, "Xanxus…"
The man cut her off before she could say anything, he ran his tongue along her lower lip before pushing it inside without permission, wrapping an arm around her waist, he pressed their bodies closer while running his other hand down her body, slowly making its way to her most sensitive area, but he was stopped before he could reach it, he pulled his head away and glared at her.
"Brat…"
Tsuki bit her lip and gently pushed the man away from her, "We can't…"
"Why the fuck not?" Xanxus demanded. His hand shot forward and grabbed the back of her head, exposing her neck which he began nipping at.
Tsuki moaned in protest when the older man proceeded to ignore her vain attempts of pushing him off. "Mou, Xanxus, seriously," she whined, pulling at his hair to get him to stop.
"Hn."
He clicked his tongue when the brat managed to push him off. Crossing his arms to his chest, he regarded her with a look of pure annoyance on his handsome face, "What?"
She looked away from the man's gaze, her cheeks turning red, "It's… it's that time of the month…"
Xanxus blinked and continued to stare, making her squirm at how intently he was staring. "So?"
The embarrassed girl turned to him with an incredulous look, "Ha?"
The older man had the audacity to shrug as he nonchalantly said, "What of it? I don't really care. We can still do i—"
He tilted his head to the side to avoid her fist, raising an eyebrow at the look of embarrassment and disbelief on her face.
"You're… into that kind of thing?" Tsuki warily asked.
"Fuck no."
The younger of the two blinked in confusion, "Then why are you…"
"I'm horny and I want you." He grinned when her cheeks flushed even more. He wrapped an arm around her waist and ran a knuckle down her hot cheek while leaving wet kisses on her other one, "Vasílissa…" he muttered against her cheek.
Tsuki bit her bottom lip, leaning up, she whispered against his lips, "No."
Xanxus glared down at her, "Annoying."
The younger Sky shrugged and pulled away from his hold, ignoring the fact that her stomach churned when he let her. "We're not doing it. End of discussion."
The two Sky entered a staring contest.
The older of the two gritted his teeth, "Fine."
Tsuki looked down to hide her expression. Is he going to... look for someone else. Her eyes narrowed. The thought of him with someone else... pisses me off… this is not good.
She was pulled out of her thoughts when she felt him pull her down, blinking in surprise when she found herself straddling his lap with him leaning on a tree. "Eh?"
Xanxus started nuzzling her neck, "How long?"
Tsuki was having a hard time comprehending what was happening, all she managed to get out was, "Ha?"
The older Sky smirked at the dumbfounded look on her face, pecking her lips, he nipped at her bottom lip before pulling at it with his teeth, giving it a lick and tracing it with his thumb after the abuse, "I'll settle for ravishing this lips…" he grabbed a tiny hand and used it to cup his erection through his pants, "and your hand," he growled in approval when she instinctively gripped him, "how long, Tsukiyomi?"
She leaned forward, licking a trail from his cheek up to his ear and whispered, "Three days."
"Hn. Better prepare yourself. I'll fuck you until you break."
The teen met his heated gaze, "You can't break me, Xanxus."
The older man grinned maniacally, "I better not."
"In three days…" she traced the scar on his cheek, "everything will be over… that game…" she leaned her forehead against his and muttered, "and this one."
Red eyes narrowed, "Hn." He grabbed the back of her neck and crashed their lips together. Like hell it will.