Deep in the darkest part of the forest, sat a small lad. He was no older than fifteen springs. He sat huddled into a ball, scared and all alone. His legs were tied to a thick tree, just as his father had left him.
Noises caught his attention. He looked about him but his pale gray eyes caught nothing. For the boy had very poor eyesight. Sniffing sounded just behind him. Hecried out in fear and huddled even closer upon himself. A baa sounded. The mad spun around at the familiar sound.
"Takato!" He cried. A loud thump sounded next to him. Grinning, Akihito picked up the large rabbit. "Hello Kou."
The rabbit and lamb moved to where the rope bit into Akihito's flesh. Together, the three worked to free Akihito from the ropes. Once freed, Akihito stood and made his way through the forest. One hand upon Takato's back for guidance.
It was not long before the trio came upon a tiny house unlike any other. Akihito's nose twitched at the delicious smell that tickled it. Crying out in joy, he ran up to the house, tripping over what he could not see. The house Akihito could see but could smell was a marvelous thing. Candy cane siding, cotton candy flowers. Glass windows made of thin sour apple flavored hard candy. The roof was made of white chocolate and the door of solid dark chocolate. It was like Akihito's deepest, darkest fantasy had come true. He opened his mouth wide, about to take a bite of a raspberry filled doughnut that decorated the house, when he stopped. Akihito took a step back and sighed. This was someone's house. It would not be right to eat it.
Shaking off his disappointment, Akihito strighted his clothing and fixed his hair. He raised his hand to knock only to find the door opening.
"Hello my dear child. Won't you come in? For it is a very cold night."
Smiling shyly, Akihito stepped over the threshold and entered the candy house. The man brought Akihito to a small little sitting area where food awaited them. The meal was nothing fancy but Akihito enjoyed it all the same.
"So what is your name dear one? I am known as Asami Ryuichi. You may call me Ryu."
Akihito grinned. "Hi Ryu! Thank you for your kindness. My name is Takaba Akihito. Please don't call me Aki."
Ryu smiled and a deep laugh fell from his lips. "How about Hito then?"
"That's fine."
When the meal was over, Ryu showed Akihito to a tiny room not much bigger than a closet. He helped the young lad to clean up his injuries and bandage them. Thanking the kind man, Akihito climbed into the surprisingly comfortable bed and fell asleep. He dreamed of sweet nothings and when morning broke, all of Akihito's aches and pains were gone.
Akihito climbed from the bed and dressed in the clothing left for him by the nice man. For for the day, Akihito made his way through the tiny house as carefully as he could. When he really reached the kitchen, he set about making the finest breakfast that he could. It was as he was setting the table that tragedy struck. Unable to see that a chair had not been pushed in properly, his foot caught on the leg. Akihito fell to the ground, plates shattering all around him. Ryu ran into the room, worried by the noise. He picked Akihito up and checked for injuries.
"Are you alright?"
"Yes, thank you. I am sorry for the disturbance I have caused and the broken dishes."
"It is alright. Do not worry about such things."
Warm lips pressed against Akihito's throbbing temple. The pain eased than disappeared all together. Akihito blinked a few times then stared up at the most handsome man he had ever seen. Tall, muscular. Lush raven hair and golden eyes. Ryu was even more mouth watering than all the candy in the world. It was a long time before Akihito even realized that he was able to properly see for the first time in his life.
"How?"
"I am no mere man my little Akihito. I am Asami Ryuichi, King of all witches. This forest is Sion Forest, the capital of my kingdom. Do you fear me now, little one?"
"No."
"Good. Now come and we shall fine upon the delicious food you have made for us."
❤ Asami and Akihito ❤
Akihito and Asami strolled through the candy garden, hand in hand. The last few days had been wonderful. For a witch, Asami was kind and caring. He was nothing like those of the tales told to children. They took a seat on a small lickerish bench. Kou and Takato across from them, playing in the soft grass. Footsteps approached from behind them. Akihito turned to see two men and a boy not much older than him.
"Ah! Akihito I would like for you to meet my very good friends, Kirishima Kei and Suoh Kazumi. I am sure you already know the boy."
Akihito stared at the boy, not recognizing the overly heavy set boy. He shook his head no. The boy frowned at him.
"Its me stupid! Your older brother Shuu! Always the idiot Akihito."
Eyes rounded with shock, Akihito turned to stare at Asami. The witch king shrugged his shoulders and grinned.
"That's what happens to whores who come to stay at my home. They become fat with the cum the love so much.
❤ Asami and Akihito ❤
Akihito frowned as the candy house he knew and loved shifted into a grand castle. If not for Ryu's warning about the be spelled house, he would have been terrified. Ryu had put a spell on his home, so that his 'guests' would send what they wanted most. This told Ryu a lot about his 'guests'. Now that Akihito was a member of the household, he would be able to see what others see instead of being trapped by the spell. Of course Ryu had left the house as candy because he found Akihito's innocence endearing.
Akihito took a deep breath and made his way to the entrance hall. Ryu stood there with his parents. When the three caught sight of him, their reactions couldn't have been more different. Ryu was delighted and Akihito could feel the warmth radiating from him. Akihito's parents held a barely disguised disgust and hatred air. Akihito simply straightened his back and walked proudly down the stairs. Ryu took his hand in his and the group of four made their way into the dinning hall where Kei and Kazumi sat waiting for them.
The meal was delicious, but Akihito couldn't swallow a single bite. He watched as Ryu, Kei and Kazumi ate with relish.. His parents dug in with little respect to table manners, commenting on how delicious it all was. Completely unaware that the food they were eating was in fact their eldest son, Shuu.
❤ Asami and Akihito ❤
The sun glowed brightly in the sky. All manner of woodland creature came to see the event. Witches from all over the world wore their finest robes, wanting to look their vest for this long awaited event. Finally, their king had found a queen. The king looked so handsome in his royal witches robes. The new queen wore a beautiful green gown with a hood and red trim. A gold sash sat at the new queen's waist. The king had created it himself. The wedding feast was made up of farmer and farmer's beautiful wife. Akihito's parents.
King Asami Ryuichi and his Queen Asami Akihito lived for many centuries. The witch kingdom expanded until the witches outnumbered the humans. Ryu and Akihito had many children who carried on the tradition of traping evil humans and eating them. Saving and marrying the innocent.
To see the inspiration for this story and Akihito's wedding dress, please see my page on Ao3. SammyL