Before Love Honor
Chapter Four
Treacherous Beginnings
Itaru Leaned His lanky frame against the base of the cherry tree his silver and blue pony tail whipping wildly against the wind. It had been two days since he had eaves dropped gathering the information concerning his brother and his pregnant wench. How dare him Itaru thought. His brother would have to pay with his life for bringing this sort of disgrace to their family.
He had thought it wise to inform their father but had changed his mind. While his father still held firm to some Yukai traditions there was still a slim possibility that he would forgive Miyohiko and he could not have that. It was one thing to be sentenced to have to rule side by side with the imbecile but it was another to have to rule side by side with a weak imbecile.
"Lord Itaru" a voice called cutting into his thoughts as a large reptilian yukai appeared. "You summoned me?"
"Yes, I sent for you Kuro" Itaru said as he turned to face the yuaki. His blue eyes settled on the beast which had a face of lizard but the body of a human. "It has been a long time Kuro, the yukai killer" Itaru said as a smirk lined his lips.
"Indeed it has" the monster responded his face impassive. "Why have you summoned me?"
"Do not question me. I will tell you at my pace why I have summoned you. Do I need to remind you of who 's the master and who's the underling?" Itaru barked as he held his palm out stretched in front of him releasing a ball of green energy that caused the large reptile to crumple on the ground in pain.
"NO!! MY LORD I REMEMBER, I REMBER" The yukai said gasping for air.
"Good" Itaru responded coldly. Continue to remember or the next time I won't be so generous. Now as to why I have summoned you. I have a job for you Kuro. It is a dangerous job but you are a capable yukai. I need you to go to the Iski Mountains. There you will find the poison maker Muso. Tell him that Lord Itaru is in need of his most potent poison. He will know which I am referring too. I will expect you to return swiftly Kuro" Itaru begin as he headed for the castle gates. "Don't disappoint me."
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Rin walked through the forest. Any moment she should arrive at the gates of the castle. This was home to a yukai lord and his three sons. She swallowed hard as she entered into the clearing. The castle had come into view. How'd she ever talked herself into coming to such a place was beyond her, but she was there now and there was no turning back. Besides she was returning a favor for someone who had become dear to her. The girl had looked so sad and frightened earlier that morning she had to do something.
Anyway if things became dangerous she had brought her Katana She patted her side where the sword had been placed just out of site. Rin walked on toward the castle stopping sharply at the gates which rose at least twenty feet from the ground. She peered through the entrance gasping. The surroundings of the castle were nothing like she had expected. The grounds were well kept. Her eyes roamed across the grounds swiftly as she took note of the flowers sprouting from the ground. They were brilliant reds and yellows. Cherry trees which were in bloom gave off the sweetest aroma. Every plant and tree she eyed seemed to be alive but filled with more brilliance than the plants she'd run across everyday.
Rin sighed as she readied herself to enter onto the grounds. She had never been one to seek danger but after hearing the girl's story being the hopeless romantic she was, she knew she would help Bikki.
Flash Back
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Bikki walked through the forest headed for the hot springs. It was late and most of the village had already turned in for the evening. She had found it hard to get any rest mainly because of a cricket that seemed to chirp loudly every time she closed her eyes which wasn't good for a light sleeper such as herself. Rin and her mother both seemed oblivious to the annoying insect and continued to sleep through his unsolicited concert.
She sighed as she came to a stop in front of the steaming water. She quickly undressed and submerged herself dipping her head under the water and than rising as the water cascade down her body. She hadn't realized that she wasn't the only one who had paid a visit to the hot spring that night.
"Ahem" a male's voice came from the direction directly behind her. Bikki spun around as fast as one could in water her eyes widening to the size of coins at the site of the nude yukai who stood across from her. She quickly folded her arms across her chest shielding her bare breast from view.
"Don't scream" the yukai said throwing his hands up in the air "I promise I'm not going to hurt you. I had no idea anyone would be here" he said as a smile came on his face.
"Bikki found herself entranced by the handsome yukai. His blue hair stopping in the middle of his back accented by a single silver braid. He had a set of matching blue eyes trimmed with long dark lashes giving him and almost feminine appearance. His chest was broad and well defined as was his stomach. Bikki felt her face heat up as she realized that she had been starring at the yukai with her mouth open. But she couldn't help it he had to be the prettiest man she had seen she thought as she turned her back to him hoping he hadn't noticed the tint in her cheek.
Miyohiko smiled as he eyed the human wench. How lucky for him to have gotten and eyeful of such a beautiful human girl. He hadn't meant to peek on her but she had undressed so suddenly giving him little chance to make his presence known. He stared at her entranced by how her brown hair fell down her back stopping just below her shoulder blades. Her eyes were a perfect gray. As he stared at the female he felt a familiar ache growing in his loins.
He'd been with plenty of yukai females but never had he taken and human wench to bed. Even so as much as he was sure he could easily bed this wench now by the expression on her face, he would have to deny himself.
"I guess we've found ourselves in a bit of and awkward situation" Miyohiko said hoping the tone of his voice would soothe the female who was still obviously frightened by his presence.
"Hai" Bikki responded glancing across her shoulder toward the yukai.
Miyohiko smiled at her. It was cute the way her face seemed to glow whenever she looked at him he thought.
"Well we can't stay like this" Bikki began in a soft voice. "If someone should happen on us, it could mean trouble"
"Well what do you suggest we do?" Miyohiko questioned figuring if he allowed her to lay out the plans for ending the awkward scenario it might make her feel a bit easier."
"Well you can leave first" She began and when you're gone I will get out of the spring "
"Are you sure that will be okay with you?
"Hai" She responded
Miyohiko smiled at the girl once more before moving from the waist deep waters to their shore. He quickly darted behind a tree and began to redress. Slipping on his dark Blue Haori and matching Hakama before adding his armor and sword. Just as he turned around he caught site of the young maiden emerging from the water. Like a moth drawn to a flame his eyes settled on a single water droplet on her chin just as it fell free. The drop rolled down her neck between her breast down her flat stomach and disappearing just at her waist.
Miyohiko swallowed hard as he felt his blood pooling near his core. "Kami she is beautiful" he thought his eyes still locked on her
Bikki moved quickly reapplying her clothing. She hadn't noticed the yukai watching her from behind the tree. She slid into her green kimono tying the belt around her waist securely before turning to head for the village. She stopped sharply as she caught site of the yukai watching her. He stared at her intensely as a smile emerged on his face.
"Nani" Bikki questioned her face turning red under his gaze
"Forgive me. I don't mean to stare' He said rubbing his hand through his hair. "It's just its hard not stare when something beautiful captures your attention. Miyohiko looked over to the girl a blush tinting his cheek. He could barely believe his own reaction to the wench. Hell he wasn't exactly a shy type of guy yet here he was blushing.
"I really must go" she said as she turned and headed in the direction of the village.
"Hey wait! What's your name?" Miyohiko yelled moving out from behind the tree into the open. "Can I see you again?"
"My name is Bikki" the girl responded her back to the yukai and yours? she questioned.
"It's Miyohiko" He answered "Bikki can I see you again?" he questioned once more
"Hai" the girl responded continuing her journey down the dirt path too the village.
Miyohiko smiled as he watched the brown haired beauty disappear down the beaten path before he turned and headed for the castle.
For the next three months whenever he would go out on patrol he would meet with the human wench he had grown quite fond of. Fearing that they would be found out which could prove dangerous for either of them, Miyohiko had suggested that they find a meeting place away from the hot springs. They settled on a cave located a mile from the spring.
Once a week during the wee hours of the morning Bikki would sneak away to the awaiting yukai. At there secret meeting place they would spend hours indulging one another in conversations of dreams and family. It was during this time that their feeling began to change but neither ever said anything the tension just kept mounting until finally it gave away.
Bikki rushed from the hut and headed for the familiar path to the awaiting yukai. She glanced up at the sky as flashes of silver light blinked in and out. It's going to rain she thought a bit sad over the fact. After all if it rained she would have to end her visit with Miyohiko earlier than usual.
She continued to walk until she came to and opening in the forest. Immediately her face lit up with a smile as she spotted the handsome yukai waiting for her. As she walked closer her smile faded as she noticed the expression on his face. Where as he normally greeted her with a smile his handsome face seemed strained.
"Are you ready?" he questioned as he walked close to the girl.
"Hai" Bikki responded just as the yukai lifted her up onto his mount before taking the reigns and leading the horse deeper into the forest. She sat up on the beast staring down at the yukai who was unusually quiet. Finally after what had seemed forever they reached the cave just as the sky gave way to rain.
Both Bikki and Miyohiko rushed into the entrance of the cave. She watched her arms folded as Miyohiko spread out a blanket before starting a fire as he had always done. She took a seat on the soft material comprised of strange furs as she watched the yukai who was distracted by the fire. Once the fire roared to his satisfaction he sat back on the blanket his long legs stretched out in front of him. He leaned his head back against the wall closing his eyes.
Bikki watched Miyohiko perplexed by his silence. He had never been one to be quiet for such a long length of time yet now here he sat and he had barely spoken two words to her. She had to know what bothered the yukai.
"Miyohiko" Bikki called in a low voice.
"Nani?" He responded as he opened his eyes letting them settle on the flames that flickered just as a breeze rushed through the entrance to the cave.
"Are you angry with me? I mean you have barely said two words to me all night" She said as tears welled up.
"No" Miyohiko responded quickly as his gaze shot to the girl who sat next to him. "I am not angry with you" he said taking her chin and tilting her head back. "I could never be angry with you" He said as he wiped away a tear that rolled down her cheek.
Than why are you so quiet? What is wrong?" Bikki questioned a sad expression on her face.
Miyohiko grit his teeth together as he pondered whether he should tell her what was bothering him or should he do as he had planned and tell her that it would be wise if they didn't see each other anymore. He stared at the girl her face stained with tears. Miyohiko had not intended that his feelings for the girl go in the direction that they had. He had planned to bed her and be done with her, but something about the gray eyed beauty had kept him longing for her. Now he couldn't stand being away from her one second. None the less he was still a yukai and taking such a fragile being to mate could prove treacherous for both of them.
"Bikki" He began in a low voice avoiding eye contact with her. "I have been thinking a lot about our visits. He paused a moment trying to choose his words wisely which was impossible he thought after all there weren't any wise words for delivering news like this. He would just have to say it and be done with it. "I don't think we should see each other anymore he stated as he furrowed his brow together. His stomach did flip flops at the sound of his own voice. He heard a soft whimper come from the girl and he hated himself. His eyes darted upward catching sight of a tear just as it rolled down her cheek.
"Please don't "He said as he pulled her petite frame close to him. Every fiber of his being cursed the heavens that had designed such a fate for them. Bikki pressed her face into his chest as the tears began to flow heavy. She knew that something had bothered the yukai from the moment she had seen the expression on his face earlier but she had not expected what she had just heard.
She clenched the soft material of his haori between her fingers. "Why cant I see you anymore?" She questioned her voice barely audible.
Miyohiko sat back against the wall once more pulling the girl into his lap. He stared down at her. Her face was pressed into his shoulder and her eyes were closed tight as If she were expecting a blow she needed to brace herself for.
"Is it me?" She questioned as she leaned back so that her eyes could meet his.
Miyohiko continued to stare at he girl she makes me so weak he thought to himself. Never would I have imagined feeling the things I am feeling holding her here in my arms. He lift his free hand using it to brush away a stray hair from her damp face.
"Yes it is you" he began in a low voice "but not how you are thinking. Bikki I don't want something bad to happen to you because of me."
"It won't!" She interjected pressing her hand against his face.
"Yes it could, you don't understand."
"Than explain it to me"
Miyohiko sat a moment his gaze locked with hers. How he wanted to take her in his arms and just hold her there.
"Bikki, I have fallen in love with you and I am afraid that if I continue to see you like this I won't be able to deny myself the urge to claim you as my own."
"Than don't deny yourself. I want to belong to you"
"Don't say that" He responded breaking eye contact with the girl. "You don't know what belonging to me would mean for you. It would be selfish of me to ask you to endure the hatred that would be directed at you because of me."
"I don't care Miyohiko. I love you and that's all that maters to me."
Miyohiko turned his gaze to Bikki once more. He stared at the human wench who had laid claim to his heart and he knew there could be no turning back. He leaned forward letting his mouth lay claim to hers for the first time. He had wanted to kiss her like this ever since he had spied her at the hot springs. He moaned softly at the release of the tension that had build up between them as she did like wise.
Miyohiko broke the kiss cradling her face between his hands. "Bikki" he began his voice heavy with passion. Are you sure this is what you want? I mean you understand..." His words were cut short as she pressed her mouth to his silencing him. Bikki shifted her position so that she sat astride him. Miyohiko moaned as the girl pulled her kimono up around her hips before pressing her pelvis down on his. He could feel the blood rushing to his center as his length stiffened beneath her.
He pressed his mouth against hers harder and hungrier than before. The scent of her arousal was driving him crazy. He moved his mouth from hers dragging it down her jaw line down to her neck just below her ear. Suddenly he felt her jerk in his arm stopping his assault. He looked up to see that he had torn her Kimono cutting her with hi claw drawing blood.
" I..I am sorry "he said in a breathy half embarrassed voice. His desire had nearly caused him to forget that mating rituals between yukai could be rough but she was a human and would require to most delicate of treatment during this process.
"We can stop if you want" he said staring the injury on her shoulder.
"No" she responded sending him a reassuring smile. "Just be gentle"
"Hai" he responded taking possession of her lips once more.
Slowly the two moved their hands across each others body tearing away the clothing that separated them. Miyohiko pushed Bikki's kimono down her shoulders until her bare breast were in view. He trailed kisses down to her breast taking the taunt tips into his warm mouth causing the girl to press even closer to him. He lifted from his sitting position still cradling her in his arm. He laid her down on the blanket. Her Kimono lay open revealing her body to him. He smiled as he stared down on her taking in her every curve. He wanted to taste every part of her logging it to memory.
Miyohiko quickly slid from His clothing. Bikki eyes widened at the site of his length.
"Is something wrong?" Miyohiko questioned
"Is that normal? "Bikki questioned pointing to his erection.
Miyohiko glanced down as a smile etched its way onto his face. "As far as I know it is I am male you know"
"No, that's not what I mean "Bikki interjected "I mean are they always so huge?"
"Well I am a yukai. I suppose we might be a bit more endowed than regular males" he responded amused by the expression on the girls face. He moved to a kneeling position in front of the girl. "Are you afraid?" He questioned looking at her seriously.
"No" Bikki responded "But please be gentle it is my first time."
"I will be as gentle as I can." Miyohiko began "But you do realize there will be a moment where there is some discomfort for you?"
"Hai, "Bikki responded her cheek tinting red
"Lay back my love. I will try to make this as painless as I can" He said pushing her gently so that she was lying down once more. Slowly he began to lavish kisses on her body. He moved from her neck to her breast caressing both gently before moving to her stomach. He let his tongue glide across her flat stomach a moment earning and arch from the girl. Bikki bit down on her bottom lip . His sweet caress was driving her mad. This was nothing like she had imagined it to be. O it was much more the way his hands commanded her body left her breathless.
Miyohiko moved down to the apex of the girls thighs. The scent of her arousal had gotten stronger. He moved his warm mouth to the inside of her thigh kissing it softly.
"I am sorry my love but this is one of the two times I will have to cause you pain. After this I promise it will never happen again." Miyohiko turned to face the inside of her thigh once more. He bit down drawing blood.
Bikki whimpered slightly as a tear rolled down her cheek. It was indeed painful but necessary. He was marking her as his own. Slowly he began to lap the spot where the wound was. He rose up moving so that he was face to face with her. He leaned in kissing her gently. "I Love you" He said his mouth still half planted on hers. "Forgive me "he said as he pressed his erection deep into her slick passage breaking her maidens head.
Bikki flinched as her body tried to get use to this intrusion. Slowly he began to move making sure not to hurt her. He cradled hi face against her shoulder as his pace began to pick up. Soon the pain gave away and Bikki found herself engulfed in pleasure she wouldn't have imagined existed. She clamped her legs around his waist drawing him deeper into her. He moaned in response. Faster and faster the yukai moved. He felt the girls walls close around him and he knew she had found her release.
He could sense that he was close to his own release as his legs tensed up. He thrust one last time forcing himself as far as he could into her warm passage before releasing his seed. He collapsed be careful not let all of his weight fall on his petite mate. He looked at her and smiled. She was exhausted the events of the evening had been a lot for her. He kissed her on her forehead before rolling onto his side pulling her close to him.
He lay as she slept silently thinking about what had happened. He had taken a human to mate. If he told his father it could mean death for both of them. It was too late now though he thought as he stared down at the beauty cuddled next to him. She was his now and if it cost him his honor and everything that came with the title lord of the Northern lands so be it. He would take her and leave this place. Nothing mattered to him now. Nothing except her and her happiness.
WHEW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Finally end Flash Back I know that was a long flash back right. Well I thought it was important to fill you guys in on how those two came to be together. Now back to the story. ^ ^
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"Hey wench ,why you are there?" a man's voice came snatching Rin back to reality. Rin eyes locked in on a Pale faced yukai who sat upon a black stead just inside the entrance to the castle gates. Rin almost lost her composer looking at the yukai. He held a striking resemblance to the yukai who had saved her in the forest three days earlier. He was extremely handsome same as the silver haired yukai from before but his hair was a mesh of silver and blues and his eye as brilliant a blue they were, were as cold and vacant as she had ever seen. His gaze made her flesh crawl.
"Answer me" the yukai barked "Why have you trespassed onto these lands?"
Rin swallowed hard looking for the right words. "Ah I have come seeking work."
"Seeking work?" Itaru questioned narrowing his eyes. He let his eyes scan over Rin taking in her feature. "Humph she is quite lovely for a human wench."
"Is there a problem Lord Itaru?" a man's voice called as another male yukai rushed up along side of him. Is this human causing problems the guard questioned looking at Rin angrily.
Lord? than he is one of the young lords of the castle Rin thought.
She says she has come seeking work. Open the gates and allow her in. "I think I have a job for her" Itaru begin as a smirk lined his lips. The guard bowed before obliging the yukai.
Rin stood stunned this had been a little too easy. Plus the look on Lord Itaru's face had made her want to turn on her heals and high tail it out of there. You've made a promise. You're doing this for Bikki and the baby.
What are you waiting for wench Itaru barked sending her a cold glare across his shoulder. Hurry before I change my mind.
Hai. Rin responded giving chase to the Yukai and his mount. Rin walked along behind the young lord with the cold blue eyes and she couldn't help but feel as though she'd gotten herself into something she wasn't ready for.
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Chapter Four
Treacherous Beginnings
Itaru Leaned His lanky frame against the base of the cherry tree his silver and blue pony tail whipping wildly against the wind. It had been two days since he had eaves dropped gathering the information concerning his brother and his pregnant wench. How dare him Itaru thought. His brother would have to pay with his life for bringing this sort of disgrace to their family.
He had thought it wise to inform their father but had changed his mind. While his father still held firm to some Yukai traditions there was still a slim possibility that he would forgive Miyohiko and he could not have that. It was one thing to be sentenced to have to rule side by side with the imbecile but it was another to have to rule side by side with a weak imbecile.
"Lord Itaru" a voice called cutting into his thoughts as a large reptilian yukai appeared. "You summoned me?"
"Yes, I sent for you Kuro" Itaru said as he turned to face the yuaki. His blue eyes settled on the beast which had a face of lizard but the body of a human. "It has been a long time Kuro, the yukai killer" Itaru said as a smirk lined his lips.
"Indeed it has" the monster responded his face impassive. "Why have you summoned me?"
"Do not question me. I will tell you at my pace why I have summoned you. Do I need to remind you of who 's the master and who's the underling?" Itaru barked as he held his palm out stretched in front of him releasing a ball of green energy that caused the large reptile to crumple on the ground in pain.
"NO!! MY LORD I REMEMBER, I REMBER" The yukai said gasping for air.
"Good" Itaru responded coldly. Continue to remember or the next time I won't be so generous. Now as to why I have summoned you. I have a job for you Kuro. It is a dangerous job but you are a capable yukai. I need you to go to the Iski Mountains. There you will find the poison maker Muso. Tell him that Lord Itaru is in need of his most potent poison. He will know which I am referring too. I will expect you to return swiftly Kuro" Itaru begin as he headed for the castle gates. "Don't disappoint me."
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Rin walked through the forest. Any moment she should arrive at the gates of the castle. This was home to a yukai lord and his three sons. She swallowed hard as she entered into the clearing. The castle had come into view. How'd she ever talked herself into coming to such a place was beyond her, but she was there now and there was no turning back. Besides she was returning a favor for someone who had become dear to her. The girl had looked so sad and frightened earlier that morning she had to do something.
Anyway if things became dangerous she had brought her Katana She patted her side where the sword had been placed just out of site. Rin walked on toward the castle stopping sharply at the gates which rose at least twenty feet from the ground. She peered through the entrance gasping. The surroundings of the castle were nothing like she had expected. The grounds were well kept. Her eyes roamed across the grounds swiftly as she took note of the flowers sprouting from the ground. They were brilliant reds and yellows. Cherry trees which were in bloom gave off the sweetest aroma. Every plant and tree she eyed seemed to be alive but filled with more brilliance than the plants she'd run across everyday.
Rin sighed as she readied herself to enter onto the grounds. She had never been one to seek danger but after hearing the girl's story being the hopeless romantic she was, she knew she would help Bikki.
Flash Back
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Bikki walked through the forest headed for the hot springs. It was late and most of the village had already turned in for the evening. She had found it hard to get any rest mainly because of a cricket that seemed to chirp loudly every time she closed her eyes which wasn't good for a light sleeper such as herself. Rin and her mother both seemed oblivious to the annoying insect and continued to sleep through his unsolicited concert.
She sighed as she came to a stop in front of the steaming water. She quickly undressed and submerged herself dipping her head under the water and than rising as the water cascade down her body. She hadn't realized that she wasn't the only one who had paid a visit to the hot spring that night.
"Ahem" a male's voice came from the direction directly behind her. Bikki spun around as fast as one could in water her eyes widening to the size of coins at the site of the nude yukai who stood across from her. She quickly folded her arms across her chest shielding her bare breast from view.
"Don't scream" the yukai said throwing his hands up in the air "I promise I'm not going to hurt you. I had no idea anyone would be here" he said as a smile came on his face.
"Bikki found herself entranced by the handsome yukai. His blue hair stopping in the middle of his back accented by a single silver braid. He had a set of matching blue eyes trimmed with long dark lashes giving him and almost feminine appearance. His chest was broad and well defined as was his stomach. Bikki felt her face heat up as she realized that she had been starring at the yukai with her mouth open. But she couldn't help it he had to be the prettiest man she had seen she thought as she turned her back to him hoping he hadn't noticed the tint in her cheek.
Miyohiko smiled as he eyed the human wench. How lucky for him to have gotten and eyeful of such a beautiful human girl. He hadn't meant to peek on her but she had undressed so suddenly giving him little chance to make his presence known. He stared at her entranced by how her brown hair fell down her back stopping just below her shoulder blades. Her eyes were a perfect gray. As he stared at the female he felt a familiar ache growing in his loins.
He'd been with plenty of yukai females but never had he taken and human wench to bed. Even so as much as he was sure he could easily bed this wench now by the expression on her face, he would have to deny himself.
"I guess we've found ourselves in a bit of and awkward situation" Miyohiko said hoping the tone of his voice would soothe the female who was still obviously frightened by his presence.
"Hai" Bikki responded glancing across her shoulder toward the yukai.
Miyohiko smiled at her. It was cute the way her face seemed to glow whenever she looked at him he thought.
"Well we can't stay like this" Bikki began in a soft voice. "If someone should happen on us, it could mean trouble"
"Well what do you suggest we do?" Miyohiko questioned figuring if he allowed her to lay out the plans for ending the awkward scenario it might make her feel a bit easier."
"Well you can leave first" She began and when you're gone I will get out of the spring "
"Are you sure that will be okay with you?
"Hai" She responded
Miyohiko smiled at the girl once more before moving from the waist deep waters to their shore. He quickly darted behind a tree and began to redress. Slipping on his dark Blue Haori and matching Hakama before adding his armor and sword. Just as he turned around he caught site of the young maiden emerging from the water. Like a moth drawn to a flame his eyes settled on a single water droplet on her chin just as it fell free. The drop rolled down her neck between her breast down her flat stomach and disappearing just at her waist.
Miyohiko swallowed hard as he felt his blood pooling near his core. "Kami she is beautiful" he thought his eyes still locked on her
Bikki moved quickly reapplying her clothing. She hadn't noticed the yukai watching her from behind the tree. She slid into her green kimono tying the belt around her waist securely before turning to head for the village. She stopped sharply as she caught site of the yukai watching her. He stared at her intensely as a smile emerged on his face.
"Nani" Bikki questioned her face turning red under his gaze
"Forgive me. I don't mean to stare' He said rubbing his hand through his hair. "It's just its hard not stare when something beautiful captures your attention. Miyohiko looked over to the girl a blush tinting his cheek. He could barely believe his own reaction to the wench. Hell he wasn't exactly a shy type of guy yet here he was blushing.
"I really must go" she said as she turned and headed in the direction of the village.
"Hey wait! What's your name?" Miyohiko yelled moving out from behind the tree into the open. "Can I see you again?"
"My name is Bikki" the girl responded her back to the yukai and yours? she questioned.
"It's Miyohiko" He answered "Bikki can I see you again?" he questioned once more
"Hai" the girl responded continuing her journey down the dirt path too the village.
Miyohiko smiled as he watched the brown haired beauty disappear down the beaten path before he turned and headed for the castle.
For the next three months whenever he would go out on patrol he would meet with the human wench he had grown quite fond of. Fearing that they would be found out which could prove dangerous for either of them, Miyohiko had suggested that they find a meeting place away from the hot springs. They settled on a cave located a mile from the spring.
Once a week during the wee hours of the morning Bikki would sneak away to the awaiting yukai. At there secret meeting place they would spend hours indulging one another in conversations of dreams and family. It was during this time that their feeling began to change but neither ever said anything the tension just kept mounting until finally it gave away.
Bikki rushed from the hut and headed for the familiar path to the awaiting yukai. She glanced up at the sky as flashes of silver light blinked in and out. It's going to rain she thought a bit sad over the fact. After all if it rained she would have to end her visit with Miyohiko earlier than usual.
She continued to walk until she came to and opening in the forest. Immediately her face lit up with a smile as she spotted the handsome yukai waiting for her. As she walked closer her smile faded as she noticed the expression on his face. Where as he normally greeted her with a smile his handsome face seemed strained.
"Are you ready?" he questioned as he walked close to the girl.
"Hai" Bikki responded just as the yukai lifted her up onto his mount before taking the reigns and leading the horse deeper into the forest. She sat up on the beast staring down at the yukai who was unusually quiet. Finally after what had seemed forever they reached the cave just as the sky gave way to rain.
Both Bikki and Miyohiko rushed into the entrance of the cave. She watched her arms folded as Miyohiko spread out a blanket before starting a fire as he had always done. She took a seat on the soft material comprised of strange furs as she watched the yukai who was distracted by the fire. Once the fire roared to his satisfaction he sat back on the blanket his long legs stretched out in front of him. He leaned his head back against the wall closing his eyes.
Bikki watched Miyohiko perplexed by his silence. He had never been one to be quiet for such a long length of time yet now here he sat and he had barely spoken two words to her. She had to know what bothered the yukai.
"Miyohiko" Bikki called in a low voice.
"Nani?" He responded as he opened his eyes letting them settle on the flames that flickered just as a breeze rushed through the entrance to the cave.
"Are you angry with me? I mean you have barely said two words to me all night" She said as tears welled up.
"No" Miyohiko responded quickly as his gaze shot to the girl who sat next to him. "I am not angry with you" he said taking her chin and tilting her head back. "I could never be angry with you" He said as he wiped away a tear that rolled down her cheek.
Than why are you so quiet? What is wrong?" Bikki questioned a sad expression on her face.
Miyohiko grit his teeth together as he pondered whether he should tell her what was bothering him or should he do as he had planned and tell her that it would be wise if they didn't see each other anymore. He stared at the girl her face stained with tears. Miyohiko had not intended that his feelings for the girl go in the direction that they had. He had planned to bed her and be done with her, but something about the gray eyed beauty had kept him longing for her. Now he couldn't stand being away from her one second. None the less he was still a yukai and taking such a fragile being to mate could prove treacherous for both of them.
"Bikki" He began in a low voice avoiding eye contact with her. "I have been thinking a lot about our visits. He paused a moment trying to choose his words wisely which was impossible he thought after all there weren't any wise words for delivering news like this. He would just have to say it and be done with it. "I don't think we should see each other anymore he stated as he furrowed his brow together. His stomach did flip flops at the sound of his own voice. He heard a soft whimper come from the girl and he hated himself. His eyes darted upward catching sight of a tear just as it rolled down her cheek.
"Please don't "He said as he pulled her petite frame close to him. Every fiber of his being cursed the heavens that had designed such a fate for them. Bikki pressed her face into his chest as the tears began to flow heavy. She knew that something had bothered the yukai from the moment she had seen the expression on his face earlier but she had not expected what she had just heard.
She clenched the soft material of his haori between her fingers. "Why cant I see you anymore?" She questioned her voice barely audible.
Miyohiko sat back against the wall once more pulling the girl into his lap. He stared down at her. Her face was pressed into his shoulder and her eyes were closed tight as If she were expecting a blow she needed to brace herself for.
"Is it me?" She questioned as she leaned back so that her eyes could meet his.
Miyohiko continued to stare at he girl she makes me so weak he thought to himself. Never would I have imagined feeling the things I am feeling holding her here in my arms. He lift his free hand using it to brush away a stray hair from her damp face.
"Yes it is you" he began in a low voice "but not how you are thinking. Bikki I don't want something bad to happen to you because of me."
"It won't!" She interjected pressing her hand against his face.
"Yes it could, you don't understand."
"Than explain it to me"
Miyohiko sat a moment his gaze locked with hers. How he wanted to take her in his arms and just hold her there.
"Bikki, I have fallen in love with you and I am afraid that if I continue to see you like this I won't be able to deny myself the urge to claim you as my own."
"Than don't deny yourself. I want to belong to you"
"Don't say that" He responded breaking eye contact with the girl. "You don't know what belonging to me would mean for you. It would be selfish of me to ask you to endure the hatred that would be directed at you because of me."
"I don't care Miyohiko. I love you and that's all that maters to me."
Miyohiko turned his gaze to Bikki once more. He stared at the human wench who had laid claim to his heart and he knew there could be no turning back. He leaned forward letting his mouth lay claim to hers for the first time. He had wanted to kiss her like this ever since he had spied her at the hot springs. He moaned softly at the release of the tension that had build up between them as she did like wise.
Miyohiko broke the kiss cradling her face between his hands. "Bikki" he began his voice heavy with passion. Are you sure this is what you want? I mean you understand..." His words were cut short as she pressed her mouth to his silencing him. Bikki shifted her position so that she sat astride him. Miyohiko moaned as the girl pulled her kimono up around her hips before pressing her pelvis down on his. He could feel the blood rushing to his center as his length stiffened beneath her.
He pressed his mouth against hers harder and hungrier than before. The scent of her arousal was driving him crazy. He moved his mouth from hers dragging it down her jaw line down to her neck just below her ear. Suddenly he felt her jerk in his arm stopping his assault. He looked up to see that he had torn her Kimono cutting her with hi claw drawing blood.
" I..I am sorry "he said in a breathy half embarrassed voice. His desire had nearly caused him to forget that mating rituals between yukai could be rough but she was a human and would require to most delicate of treatment during this process.
"We can stop if you want" he said staring the injury on her shoulder.
"No" she responded sending him a reassuring smile. "Just be gentle"
"Hai" he responded taking possession of her lips once more.
Slowly the two moved their hands across each others body tearing away the clothing that separated them. Miyohiko pushed Bikki's kimono down her shoulders until her bare breast were in view. He trailed kisses down to her breast taking the taunt tips into his warm mouth causing the girl to press even closer to him. He lifted from his sitting position still cradling her in his arm. He laid her down on the blanket. Her Kimono lay open revealing her body to him. He smiled as he stared down on her taking in her every curve. He wanted to taste every part of her logging it to memory.
Miyohiko quickly slid from His clothing. Bikki eyes widened at the site of his length.
"Is something wrong?" Miyohiko questioned
"Is that normal? "Bikki questioned pointing to his erection.
Miyohiko glanced down as a smile etched its way onto his face. "As far as I know it is I am male you know"
"No, that's not what I mean "Bikki interjected "I mean are they always so huge?"
"Well I am a yukai. I suppose we might be a bit more endowed than regular males" he responded amused by the expression on the girls face. He moved to a kneeling position in front of the girl. "Are you afraid?" He questioned looking at her seriously.
"No" Bikki responded "But please be gentle it is my first time."
"I will be as gentle as I can." Miyohiko began "But you do realize there will be a moment where there is some discomfort for you?"
"Hai, "Bikki responded her cheek tinting red
"Lay back my love. I will try to make this as painless as I can" He said pushing her gently so that she was lying down once more. Slowly he began to lavish kisses on her body. He moved from her neck to her breast caressing both gently before moving to her stomach. He let his tongue glide across her flat stomach a moment earning and arch from the girl. Bikki bit down on her bottom lip . His sweet caress was driving her mad. This was nothing like she had imagined it to be. O it was much more the way his hands commanded her body left her breathless.
Miyohiko moved down to the apex of the girls thighs. The scent of her arousal had gotten stronger. He moved his warm mouth to the inside of her thigh kissing it softly.
"I am sorry my love but this is one of the two times I will have to cause you pain. After this I promise it will never happen again." Miyohiko turned to face the inside of her thigh once more. He bit down drawing blood.
Bikki whimpered slightly as a tear rolled down her cheek. It was indeed painful but necessary. He was marking her as his own. Slowly he began to lap the spot where the wound was. He rose up moving so that he was face to face with her. He leaned in kissing her gently. "I Love you" He said his mouth still half planted on hers. "Forgive me "he said as he pressed his erection deep into her slick passage breaking her maidens head.
Bikki flinched as her body tried to get use to this intrusion. Slowly he began to move making sure not to hurt her. He cradled hi face against her shoulder as his pace began to pick up. Soon the pain gave away and Bikki found herself engulfed in pleasure she wouldn't have imagined existed. She clamped her legs around his waist drawing him deeper into her. He moaned in response. Faster and faster the yukai moved. He felt the girls walls close around him and he knew she had found her release.
He could sense that he was close to his own release as his legs tensed up. He thrust one last time forcing himself as far as he could into her warm passage before releasing his seed. He collapsed be careful not let all of his weight fall on his petite mate. He looked at her and smiled. She was exhausted the events of the evening had been a lot for her. He kissed her on her forehead before rolling onto his side pulling her close to him.
He lay as she slept silently thinking about what had happened. He had taken a human to mate. If he told his father it could mean death for both of them. It was too late now though he thought as he stared down at the beauty cuddled next to him. She was his now and if it cost him his honor and everything that came with the title lord of the Northern lands so be it. He would take her and leave this place. Nothing mattered to him now. Nothing except her and her happiness.
WHEW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Finally end Flash Back I know that was a long flash back right. Well I thought it was important to fill you guys in on how those two came to be together. Now back to the story. ^ ^
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"Hey wench ,why you are there?" a man's voice came snatching Rin back to reality. Rin eyes locked in on a Pale faced yukai who sat upon a black stead just inside the entrance to the castle gates. Rin almost lost her composer looking at the yukai. He held a striking resemblance to the yukai who had saved her in the forest three days earlier. He was extremely handsome same as the silver haired yukai from before but his hair was a mesh of silver and blues and his eye as brilliant a blue they were, were as cold and vacant as she had ever seen. His gaze made her flesh crawl.
"Answer me" the yukai barked "Why have you trespassed onto these lands?"
Rin swallowed hard looking for the right words. "Ah I have come seeking work."
"Seeking work?" Itaru questioned narrowing his eyes. He let his eyes scan over Rin taking in her feature. "Humph she is quite lovely for a human wench."
"Is there a problem Lord Itaru?" a man's voice called as another male yukai rushed up along side of him. Is this human causing problems the guard questioned looking at Rin angrily.
Lord? than he is one of the young lords of the castle Rin thought.
She says she has come seeking work. Open the gates and allow her in. "I think I have a job for her" Itaru begin as a smirk lined his lips. The guard bowed before obliging the yukai.
Rin stood stunned this had been a little too easy. Plus the look on Lord Itaru's face had made her want to turn on her heals and high tail it out of there. You've made a promise. You're doing this for Bikki and the baby.
What are you waiting for wench Itaru barked sending her a cold glare across his shoulder. Hurry before I change my mind.
Hai. Rin responded giving chase to the Yukai and his mount. Rin walked along behind the young lord with the cold blue eyes and she couldn't help but feel as though she'd gotten herself into something she wasn't ready for.
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