A/N: Due to an e-mail I received from an "anonymous" person I need to
explain something: I know that the works from Sage Twilight and Amanithil
have the same female character names as me. Well, "anonymous", Sage
Twilight and Amanithil are my best friends. We kinda are each others beta
readers and the characters are based on each one of us, sooo...yeah that
explains everything. By the way I suggest the stories: bishies and witches:
The Crucible, Demon Style, Democratic Demons : The Bishounen Return, For
the Love of Demons, The Difference Between Hunter and Prey, and Estella
Goes Insane. They are great stories. Thank you so much for all the reviews.
Moving on- Ladies and Gentlemen: Act 4- Tackle, Rope, and Fight
A/N- Hey, all, this is Sage Twilight a.k.a. Amy speaking. I love that people are defending Amanithil and I (it makes me feel warm and fuzzy inside), but Liz, a.k.a. Lykaios Theophania, is one of my best friends, and I have given her my express permission to use my character, Faen, in her story. I know for a fact that Amanithil has also given Liz permission to use Amani. So please don't send her any more emails about that or I will roast you over my fiery spit. Any questions???? Good!!!! Anyways, Dae is Liz's character in the first place. Alrighty just had to right my own little reply to the 'anonymous' email.
Disclaimer: I don't own. I didn't in Chapter 1, 2, or 3. So I don't in chapter 4. Get over It!
A/N: Sorry just one more. I seemed to have forgotten to describe everyone's outfits and such. They will be described in here. Thank you.
Chapter 4: Tackle, Rope, and Fight
Relapse: Liz speaking- Well, a fight occurred last chapter, a literal battles of the sexes. No body won...yet. We meet Amani and Faen. Full names (though they're not mentioned) - Amanithil and Faen Algar. They along with Daegarathwen (Dae) have now joined up with Munin, Hiei, and Youko. What relationships will develop? On with the show!
Curtains open.
The trip to Youko's fortress was somewhat lengthy, but that was Youko's fault. For the safety of his fortress, he decided to take a longer route home. Hiei and Munin noticed this but said nothing. The sun fell, the moon rose, the moon fell and the sun rose. Nothing important happened. Faen bugged Hiei, Munin and Amani snarled at each other, and Youko watched over Dae. By mid-afternoon of the next day, they finally arrived.
Youko still held the unconscious Dae in his arms as he traveled to a spare bedroom to place her in. Being very careful of her wounds, Youko gently laid her on the crimson sheets.
'She's strong, but I wonder-"
Youko dropped his thoughts when the village healer came in.
"Sir, is this the female you called me to take care of?" the healer questioned with medical supplies at hand.
"Yes." Youko said as he stood to leave the room. The healer mentally sighed and approached the bed as Youko walked toward the door.
"Just remember," Youko added as the worried healer turned toward him. "I want her alive and well. Anything goes wrong, you die."
At that, Youko left the worried healer to himself.
"Well, I best begin." The healer said as he began to remove Dae's blood stained shirt.
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"Quit touching my hair, Woman!" Hiei yelled as Faen ran her fingers through his hair again.
"Aww, but it's so soft, and black, and it's fun to play with!" Faen whined as she withdrew her hand.
"Stupid Woman!" Hiei grumbled as he walked outside.
"Aww, little man's trying to get away. That's so cute." Faen cooed as she sped up to follow.
"Why are you following me?" Hiei yelled.
"Your hair."
Hiei glared at her and growled.
Faen expression softened for a moment before returning to it's playful spunk.
"Are you made at me?" Faen whined.
Hiei grumbled and continued to face forward.
"Oh no!" Faen said in fake shock. "You don't like me!"
Hiei growled again.
"What's wrong little man?" Faen said as she tackled him from behind.
"Get off me!" Hiei yelled as he tried to flip Faen.
"But we're having so much fun!" Faen chirped.
"Kami, you're a baka, you stupid Woman"
"Hey, I resent that! And my name is Faen not woman!"
**********
"So you're a bird demon?" Amani asked as she followed Munin into the library.
"Raven, and yes." Munin responded as he watched Amani cautiously.
Amani noticed this and laughed. "Don't worry I'm not going to attack you." Amani smiled as she began to cover her hands in ice.
"You concern me you know that. Not many people can do that."
"Oh ok." Amani muttered as she concentrated on her hands, placing the opposite each other, palms facing, one skyward one below. Sleet began to swirl in a sphere between her hands.
"What are you doing?" Munin asked, stopping.
Amani's eyebrow twitched as her concentration was broken. She sighed and placed her hands back into the position she had before.
"Wait and see." She muttered as the sleet appeared again. Munin watched as the globe of ice shrank until about the size of a quarter. Amani closed her eyes as her concentration became stronger. The ice began to shift as if being molded on a potter's wheel. It stretch and contracted as a miniature figure began to form. Small arms raised above a detail face. Hair began to swivel along the face as a chest and abdomen formed; a short skirt and log legs soon followed. Finally, tiny shoes formed and Amani opened her eyes again. She looked at Munin and smiled at the shocked look on his face.
"I can do nice things with ice too." Amani said as she placed the petite figurine in Munin palm.
"Yeah." Munin slowly turned the figurine, taking in all its features. "It's beautiful."
"Well, I do try." Amani said as she gently reclaimed the statuette. "But they only last so long."
The miniature ice maiden slowly melted back into Amani's hand.
"Amazing." Munin said before shaking his head and regaining his senses. "Why are you following me anyway?"
"Well Dae is unconscious, Youko's with her, and Faen is flirting with Hiei outside. You're the only one left to talk to."
"Oh I feel loved." Munin said sarcastically.
"You should be honored. You are in the presence of the almighty Ice Queen, Amanithil!" Amani said with fake snobbiness.
"Wow you must be cold." Munin said.
Amani turned and looked Munin in the eye.
"That was awful." she laughed as collapsed into the nearest chair. Munin watched her for a few moments before shortly joining her.
*********
"Sir! Lord Youko! Sir!" the healer yelled as he ran up and down the hall.
Youko, who had been waiting in the study across the hall, opened the door and approached the healer from behind. The poor healer nearly had a heart attack when Youko questioned him.
"How is she?"
"Ah! Oh. Yes, the female kitsune." The healer stuttered. "Well, she got several cuts and bruises on her arm and a cut on her head. And a very large wound on her left hip, but a few days in bed and she should be fine.
"How is she doing right now?" Youko asked.
"I wouldn't go in there right now. She's resting. Apparently she expended all her power in her last battle. I'm curious to what happened."
Youko's eyes narrowed.
"You have done your job and still have your life. I suggest you leave and as for how she got in her condition, I believe that is none of your business." Youko seethed.
The healer shrank back in fear as he slinked past the angry kitsune. He happily took his life and ran.
Youko smiled to himself as he watched the man flee in terror. As soon as the healer was gone though, he turned his attention back to the bedroom door in front of him. He grabbed the knob and gently turned. The smell of old blood and herbs lingered in the air as he slowly crept inside. Closing the door silently behind him, he promptly approached the bed only to nearly fall on his face as his foot slid on something wet. He rapidly caught himself and straightened. He glared at the red cloth stuck to the bottom of his foot. He suddenly recognized it as the faded silk crimson halter top Dae had been wearing earlier. Upon expecting the rest of the floor, he found her baggy black pants and breast wrap. Cautiously, Youko began to approach the bed. His jaw dropped when he gazed upon the sleeping kitsune. She lay sprawled on top of the covers; bandages covered her right arm, hips, and a cloth was resting on her forehead. A thin cloth barely covered her chest as it rose and fell. His gaze traveled lower to meet a loin cloth. Other than that, she was completely nude to his gaze. His eyes went wide as he took in the curve of her neck, the tone of her abs, and her nice long legs. And no, the fact that she was well endowed in both the chest and butt area did not go unnoticed by his careful inspection. Youko quickly composed himself.
'She was alright and that was all I needed to know.' Youko told himself as he turned to leave.
"Youko." Whispered a weak voice.
The male kitsune froze as the voice reached his sensitive ears. Without turning back he responded.
"Yes."
"Where the Hell am I?" Dae asked.
"You're at my fortress." Youko replied still facing the door.
"Huh?" Dae muttered as she raised her good hand to hold her head and remove the wet cloth. It was then she realized it. She was only wearing her most private conservatives. Anger began to boil in her veins as she pulled herself upright and snatched the covers from her ankles.
Youko felt a change in her mood and began to dread what was about to come.
"Youko! Why am I half naked?!"
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Faen laughed as Hiei continued to struggle under her weight.
"Let me up or I swear I'll kill you!" Hiei threatened as he fought to get a decent grip on his katana.
"Say please." Faen chirped.
Hiei growled in frustration and unsheathed his sword. The glare from the sun flashed on the metal of the blade instantly catching Faen's attention.
"Ooh, Shiny!" Faen said in awe as her eyes followed the blade. With little warning she seized the blade from Hiei's hand and dashed off. Hiei remained frozen for a split second before following. By the time he had caught up, Faen had managed to lock herself in a small shed. Hiei put his ear against the door and heard faint scurrying and scratching, then silence. He was suddenly thrown back when the door turned to splinters.
"Ha ha! I have found you!" Faen yelled as she emerged from the wreckage; her silver hair now tied in a tight pony tail on top of her head. "Come smurf. Let's be off!"
"Smurf?! Who you calling Smurf?!" Hiei yelled.
Faen turned her attention to the short man and jumped back as if she had seen a ghost.
"Oh no! Smurf has been possessed!" Fen screamed as she pointed Hiei's sword at him.
Hiei cocked an eyebrow at her before straitening up all the way. He looked Faen firmly in the eye and held his arm out at full length, hand open.
"Sword."
Faen looked at him like something precious to her had broken.
"But I like the pretty sword and I was having fun." Faen whined.
"Sword, now."
"But-"
"No buts. Sword." Hiei demanded.
Faen gave him her best puppy-face: eyes wide and bottom lip puckering.
"Please." Hiei muttered in disgust.
Faen immediately dropped the pity act and transformed back into her hyper self.
"Since you put it that way, okay."
She grabbed the base of the sword and chunked it at Hiei who caught it before it hit him in the head.
"You know I'm gonna steal it again later." Faen said as she began to fiddle around in the shed.
After a few moments of watching her antics, Hiei got curious.
"What are you doing?"
"Trying to find something to play with." Faen muttered as she bent over and began digging.
Hiei smiled as he watched her dig. Her butt stuck in the air as her silver tail swished madly back and forth. Chunks of dirt and debris occasionally shooting from in between her legs. Suddenly, Faen jumped out of her rather large hole screaming.
"Ahh! Monster!"
"Where?" Hiei immediately ran forward, drawing his sword.
"In there!" Faen yelled.
Hiei ran to the side of the hole. "What I don't Ahhhh!"
Hiei's legs soon hit the bottom on the shallow hole.
"Aw damn, I should have made it bigger." Faen said as she crossed and pouted at her ruined "masterpiece".
Hiei stared up at Faen. Dirt covered her tight black slacks and red silk tank top; the black dragons her shirt now gleamed an ugly brown color. He finally met her gaze and noticed rather large smear of dirt across her forehead, nose, and cheeks. A smile cracked upon his face as he began to laugh. Faen jumped at the sudden noise.
"What's so funny huh?" Faen said glaring at the "trapped" fire demon.
"Your face." Hiei said as he gasped of air.
Faen's jaw dropped as she began to growl.
"That was mean!" she screeched sticking her tongue out at him.
Hiei saw this and fell to his butt with laughter.
"No you have dirt all over your face. You look like a toddler who fell in a mud puddle then decided to play in it."
Faen huffed, turned, and walked away.
"I think I'll just leave you down there." She called behind her.
"Okay." Hiei said as he suddenly appeared in front of her.
"Holy ssshhhhcrap! You scared me!" Faen yelled.
"Whatever woman!" Hiei called as he walked away.
"Smurf!"
**********
"You have the worse jokes!" Amani said as she calmed down from her laughter.
"I do try." Munin said.
"Well apparently, not hard enough." Amani said standing and smoothing the blue moons sewn into her black kimono.
Munin dropped his features in a fake pout. "That was cruel, but coming from you, I know not to take it personally." Munin countered.
"What is that suppose to mean!" Amani yelled.
"Oh...nothing." Munin hummed as he walked to the door.
Amani growled as he opened the door.
"Where do you think you're going?!"
"Oh, I don't know. All I know is that you bore me; I might as well go train or something. At least that would be more interesting than listening to you babble." Munin said at the door.
"Why...you!" Amani whispered harshly as she tried to keep her temper in check. Munin smirked as he noticed her become a deep shade of crimson; her eyes glaring dangerously at him. Amani saw his pleasure at her emotion and shut herself down. She closed her eyes and pushed all her anger deep within her. She re-opened them to reveal her aquamarine eyes once again.
"You really want me to freeze your balls again don't you." Amani said sarcastically.
Munin smiled. "No, but impressive show of control. But you are still weaker than me."
"That's it. Come here. You are about to have frozen nuts." Amani growled as her right hand froze over.
"I believe you are trying to flirt." Munin said smugly. "Grabbing my in the groin so much and all."
Amani glared. "Ah, no. I'm not flirting, and plus," Amani added with a pleased grin. "There's not much to grab anyway."
Amani cracked up with laughter as she jumped out the window and ran back inside through another outside door. Munin remained where he stood; shocked that he was just bested and insulted by a woman.
**********
Dae snatched her pants from the floor and hastily put the on. She searched the floor and saw her bloodied shirt still attached the bottom of Youko's foot. Growling, she decided to ignore it and began crawling out of the covers.
"Youko." Dae hissed. "Why was I half naked in your house and why were you in the room while I was half naked?"
Dae scooted the edge of the bed until her feet touched the floor and carefully pushed herself to a standing position. Youko cautiously turned around as he began to explain.
"Well, you were unconscious when I brought you here so I called a healer. He treated your wounds and left. I came in to check on you and you were in that state." Youko answered.
Dae hissed as pain twinged in her hip. "And you took it upon yourself to stare at me while I slept?"
"No. Not that your not something to look at, but I didn't-"
"Youko stop." Dae glared. "That was a dreadful lie."
Without warning, Dae put all her strength into her stronger leg and launched at Youko. He fell, stunned, to the ground as an angered Dae landed on top of him. Youko quickly recovered. He wrapped is arm around her waist and rolled them over. He immediately positioned himself on his knees above her and pinned her wrists next to her head.
"Touché." Youko whispered in her face.
Dae responded with a growl then shoved her knee into his causing him to lose his balance and collapsed on top of her. She quickly used her free leg and pushed herself on Youko again.
Youko snarled at her.
"Just returning the favor." Dae said softly. They smiled at each other; daring the other to make the next move. Youko's smile widened as Dae was suddenly flipped and landed on his chest. Vines wrapped around Dae's wrists crossing them across her chest. The vines continued to grow out of the floor and wrapped around Dae's waist, hips, and mid-calfs. When they finished growing, Dae was completely tied to Youko.
"Two can play that game Youko." Dae muttered as she closed her eyes in concentration.
"Really?" Youko joked as he moved his hands to push himself from the floor. Suddenly, Youko's arms and ankles snapped to the floor; energy cuffs holding him in place.
"You didn't tell me that you were an energy demon." Youko said between snarls as her struggled against Dae's restraints.
"Didn't get a chance to mention it." Dae said as she too, fought the rope vines.
After several minutes, their battles stopped.
"This is pointless. Why don't we just let each other go?" Dae sighed.
"Because we don't trust each other." Youko answered.
"True. So what are we going to do about our predicament?"
"Learn to trust each other."
"And how do you suggest we do that?" Dae asked sarcastically.
"Talk." Youko answered smugly.
Dae sighed and began to shift again.
"I thought we figured out that was useless." Youko said.
"I know I just trying to get comfy." Dae snarled as she thrashed then yelped. The vine on her hip tightened. "Umm...Youko?"
"Yes." He replied.
"Could I ask a favor of you?" Dae said grinning.
"Maybe. What is it?"
"Could you please take that vine off my hip. It's still kinda tender."
Youko was silent for a few seconds before responding.
"I will if you do a favor for me."
"What?" Dae asked then winced as the vine once again tightened.
"Release my arms."
"Hey that's not fair!"
"Yea, but I have the advantage in this bargain." Youko answered smugly.
"What do you mean?" Dae snapped.
"This." Youko whispered as he tightened the vine on her hip more. Dae yelped as her hip began to throb.
"Fine! Fine!" Dae snarled. "But touch me and I will bite your fingers off!"
"Fine. No touching."
The wrists restraints vanished. Youko raised his arms over him and Dae and rubbed his wrists.
"And now..." Youko said as he stretched for the bed. He managed to grab a pillow and dragged it to him. He happily placed it under his head and rested his hands at his sides. "We talk."
Curtains close.
A/n: Sorry for the boring chapter. I know I promised lime, but I want to build so more. If you haven't noticed the pairings, then you'll definitely find out in the next chapter. An old adversary will appear again. Thank you to Hotaro7, AzureDragoness, Sage Twilight, ColdFang, Toxic Tears 1, Luraia Soul, and Little/beautiful kitsune. I love to get reviews! Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! This is Lykaios Theophania saying "If you can't get rid of the bodies in your closet, try the backyard."
A/N- Hey, all, this is Sage Twilight a.k.a. Amy speaking. I love that people are defending Amanithil and I (it makes me feel warm and fuzzy inside), but Liz, a.k.a. Lykaios Theophania, is one of my best friends, and I have given her my express permission to use my character, Faen, in her story. I know for a fact that Amanithil has also given Liz permission to use Amani. So please don't send her any more emails about that or I will roast you over my fiery spit. Any questions???? Good!!!! Anyways, Dae is Liz's character in the first place. Alrighty just had to right my own little reply to the 'anonymous' email.
Disclaimer: I don't own. I didn't in Chapter 1, 2, or 3. So I don't in chapter 4. Get over It!
A/N: Sorry just one more. I seemed to have forgotten to describe everyone's outfits and such. They will be described in here. Thank you.
Chapter 4: Tackle, Rope, and Fight
Relapse: Liz speaking- Well, a fight occurred last chapter, a literal battles of the sexes. No body won...yet. We meet Amani and Faen. Full names (though they're not mentioned) - Amanithil and Faen Algar. They along with Daegarathwen (Dae) have now joined up with Munin, Hiei, and Youko. What relationships will develop? On with the show!
Curtains open.
The trip to Youko's fortress was somewhat lengthy, but that was Youko's fault. For the safety of his fortress, he decided to take a longer route home. Hiei and Munin noticed this but said nothing. The sun fell, the moon rose, the moon fell and the sun rose. Nothing important happened. Faen bugged Hiei, Munin and Amani snarled at each other, and Youko watched over Dae. By mid-afternoon of the next day, they finally arrived.
Youko still held the unconscious Dae in his arms as he traveled to a spare bedroom to place her in. Being very careful of her wounds, Youko gently laid her on the crimson sheets.
'She's strong, but I wonder-"
Youko dropped his thoughts when the village healer came in.
"Sir, is this the female you called me to take care of?" the healer questioned with medical supplies at hand.
"Yes." Youko said as he stood to leave the room. The healer mentally sighed and approached the bed as Youko walked toward the door.
"Just remember," Youko added as the worried healer turned toward him. "I want her alive and well. Anything goes wrong, you die."
At that, Youko left the worried healer to himself.
"Well, I best begin." The healer said as he began to remove Dae's blood stained shirt.
**********
"Quit touching my hair, Woman!" Hiei yelled as Faen ran her fingers through his hair again.
"Aww, but it's so soft, and black, and it's fun to play with!" Faen whined as she withdrew her hand.
"Stupid Woman!" Hiei grumbled as he walked outside.
"Aww, little man's trying to get away. That's so cute." Faen cooed as she sped up to follow.
"Why are you following me?" Hiei yelled.
"Your hair."
Hiei glared at her and growled.
Faen expression softened for a moment before returning to it's playful spunk.
"Are you made at me?" Faen whined.
Hiei grumbled and continued to face forward.
"Oh no!" Faen said in fake shock. "You don't like me!"
Hiei growled again.
"What's wrong little man?" Faen said as she tackled him from behind.
"Get off me!" Hiei yelled as he tried to flip Faen.
"But we're having so much fun!" Faen chirped.
"Kami, you're a baka, you stupid Woman"
"Hey, I resent that! And my name is Faen not woman!"
**********
"So you're a bird demon?" Amani asked as she followed Munin into the library.
"Raven, and yes." Munin responded as he watched Amani cautiously.
Amani noticed this and laughed. "Don't worry I'm not going to attack you." Amani smiled as she began to cover her hands in ice.
"You concern me you know that. Not many people can do that."
"Oh ok." Amani muttered as she concentrated on her hands, placing the opposite each other, palms facing, one skyward one below. Sleet began to swirl in a sphere between her hands.
"What are you doing?" Munin asked, stopping.
Amani's eyebrow twitched as her concentration was broken. She sighed and placed her hands back into the position she had before.
"Wait and see." She muttered as the sleet appeared again. Munin watched as the globe of ice shrank until about the size of a quarter. Amani closed her eyes as her concentration became stronger. The ice began to shift as if being molded on a potter's wheel. It stretch and contracted as a miniature figure began to form. Small arms raised above a detail face. Hair began to swivel along the face as a chest and abdomen formed; a short skirt and log legs soon followed. Finally, tiny shoes formed and Amani opened her eyes again. She looked at Munin and smiled at the shocked look on his face.
"I can do nice things with ice too." Amani said as she placed the petite figurine in Munin palm.
"Yeah." Munin slowly turned the figurine, taking in all its features. "It's beautiful."
"Well, I do try." Amani said as she gently reclaimed the statuette. "But they only last so long."
The miniature ice maiden slowly melted back into Amani's hand.
"Amazing." Munin said before shaking his head and regaining his senses. "Why are you following me anyway?"
"Well Dae is unconscious, Youko's with her, and Faen is flirting with Hiei outside. You're the only one left to talk to."
"Oh I feel loved." Munin said sarcastically.
"You should be honored. You are in the presence of the almighty Ice Queen, Amanithil!" Amani said with fake snobbiness.
"Wow you must be cold." Munin said.
Amani turned and looked Munin in the eye.
"That was awful." she laughed as collapsed into the nearest chair. Munin watched her for a few moments before shortly joining her.
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"Sir! Lord Youko! Sir!" the healer yelled as he ran up and down the hall.
Youko, who had been waiting in the study across the hall, opened the door and approached the healer from behind. The poor healer nearly had a heart attack when Youko questioned him.
"How is she?"
"Ah! Oh. Yes, the female kitsune." The healer stuttered. "Well, she got several cuts and bruises on her arm and a cut on her head. And a very large wound on her left hip, but a few days in bed and she should be fine.
"How is she doing right now?" Youko asked.
"I wouldn't go in there right now. She's resting. Apparently she expended all her power in her last battle. I'm curious to what happened."
Youko's eyes narrowed.
"You have done your job and still have your life. I suggest you leave and as for how she got in her condition, I believe that is none of your business." Youko seethed.
The healer shrank back in fear as he slinked past the angry kitsune. He happily took his life and ran.
Youko smiled to himself as he watched the man flee in terror. As soon as the healer was gone though, he turned his attention back to the bedroom door in front of him. He grabbed the knob and gently turned. The smell of old blood and herbs lingered in the air as he slowly crept inside. Closing the door silently behind him, he promptly approached the bed only to nearly fall on his face as his foot slid on something wet. He rapidly caught himself and straightened. He glared at the red cloth stuck to the bottom of his foot. He suddenly recognized it as the faded silk crimson halter top Dae had been wearing earlier. Upon expecting the rest of the floor, he found her baggy black pants and breast wrap. Cautiously, Youko began to approach the bed. His jaw dropped when he gazed upon the sleeping kitsune. She lay sprawled on top of the covers; bandages covered her right arm, hips, and a cloth was resting on her forehead. A thin cloth barely covered her chest as it rose and fell. His gaze traveled lower to meet a loin cloth. Other than that, she was completely nude to his gaze. His eyes went wide as he took in the curve of her neck, the tone of her abs, and her nice long legs. And no, the fact that she was well endowed in both the chest and butt area did not go unnoticed by his careful inspection. Youko quickly composed himself.
'She was alright and that was all I needed to know.' Youko told himself as he turned to leave.
"Youko." Whispered a weak voice.
The male kitsune froze as the voice reached his sensitive ears. Without turning back he responded.
"Yes."
"Where the Hell am I?" Dae asked.
"You're at my fortress." Youko replied still facing the door.
"Huh?" Dae muttered as she raised her good hand to hold her head and remove the wet cloth. It was then she realized it. She was only wearing her most private conservatives. Anger began to boil in her veins as she pulled herself upright and snatched the covers from her ankles.
Youko felt a change in her mood and began to dread what was about to come.
"Youko! Why am I half naked?!"
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Faen laughed as Hiei continued to struggle under her weight.
"Let me up or I swear I'll kill you!" Hiei threatened as he fought to get a decent grip on his katana.
"Say please." Faen chirped.
Hiei growled in frustration and unsheathed his sword. The glare from the sun flashed on the metal of the blade instantly catching Faen's attention.
"Ooh, Shiny!" Faen said in awe as her eyes followed the blade. With little warning she seized the blade from Hiei's hand and dashed off. Hiei remained frozen for a split second before following. By the time he had caught up, Faen had managed to lock herself in a small shed. Hiei put his ear against the door and heard faint scurrying and scratching, then silence. He was suddenly thrown back when the door turned to splinters.
"Ha ha! I have found you!" Faen yelled as she emerged from the wreckage; her silver hair now tied in a tight pony tail on top of her head. "Come smurf. Let's be off!"
"Smurf?! Who you calling Smurf?!" Hiei yelled.
Faen turned her attention to the short man and jumped back as if she had seen a ghost.
"Oh no! Smurf has been possessed!" Fen screamed as she pointed Hiei's sword at him.
Hiei cocked an eyebrow at her before straitening up all the way. He looked Faen firmly in the eye and held his arm out at full length, hand open.
"Sword."
Faen looked at him like something precious to her had broken.
"But I like the pretty sword and I was having fun." Faen whined.
"Sword, now."
"But-"
"No buts. Sword." Hiei demanded.
Faen gave him her best puppy-face: eyes wide and bottom lip puckering.
"Please." Hiei muttered in disgust.
Faen immediately dropped the pity act and transformed back into her hyper self.
"Since you put it that way, okay."
She grabbed the base of the sword and chunked it at Hiei who caught it before it hit him in the head.
"You know I'm gonna steal it again later." Faen said as she began to fiddle around in the shed.
After a few moments of watching her antics, Hiei got curious.
"What are you doing?"
"Trying to find something to play with." Faen muttered as she bent over and began digging.
Hiei smiled as he watched her dig. Her butt stuck in the air as her silver tail swished madly back and forth. Chunks of dirt and debris occasionally shooting from in between her legs. Suddenly, Faen jumped out of her rather large hole screaming.
"Ahh! Monster!"
"Where?" Hiei immediately ran forward, drawing his sword.
"In there!" Faen yelled.
Hiei ran to the side of the hole. "What I don't Ahhhh!"
Hiei's legs soon hit the bottom on the shallow hole.
"Aw damn, I should have made it bigger." Faen said as she crossed and pouted at her ruined "masterpiece".
Hiei stared up at Faen. Dirt covered her tight black slacks and red silk tank top; the black dragons her shirt now gleamed an ugly brown color. He finally met her gaze and noticed rather large smear of dirt across her forehead, nose, and cheeks. A smile cracked upon his face as he began to laugh. Faen jumped at the sudden noise.
"What's so funny huh?" Faen said glaring at the "trapped" fire demon.
"Your face." Hiei said as he gasped of air.
Faen's jaw dropped as she began to growl.
"That was mean!" she screeched sticking her tongue out at him.
Hiei saw this and fell to his butt with laughter.
"No you have dirt all over your face. You look like a toddler who fell in a mud puddle then decided to play in it."
Faen huffed, turned, and walked away.
"I think I'll just leave you down there." She called behind her.
"Okay." Hiei said as he suddenly appeared in front of her.
"Holy ssshhhhcrap! You scared me!" Faen yelled.
"Whatever woman!" Hiei called as he walked away.
"Smurf!"
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"You have the worse jokes!" Amani said as she calmed down from her laughter.
"I do try." Munin said.
"Well apparently, not hard enough." Amani said standing and smoothing the blue moons sewn into her black kimono.
Munin dropped his features in a fake pout. "That was cruel, but coming from you, I know not to take it personally." Munin countered.
"What is that suppose to mean!" Amani yelled.
"Oh...nothing." Munin hummed as he walked to the door.
Amani growled as he opened the door.
"Where do you think you're going?!"
"Oh, I don't know. All I know is that you bore me; I might as well go train or something. At least that would be more interesting than listening to you babble." Munin said at the door.
"Why...you!" Amani whispered harshly as she tried to keep her temper in check. Munin smirked as he noticed her become a deep shade of crimson; her eyes glaring dangerously at him. Amani saw his pleasure at her emotion and shut herself down. She closed her eyes and pushed all her anger deep within her. She re-opened them to reveal her aquamarine eyes once again.
"You really want me to freeze your balls again don't you." Amani said sarcastically.
Munin smiled. "No, but impressive show of control. But you are still weaker than me."
"That's it. Come here. You are about to have frozen nuts." Amani growled as her right hand froze over.
"I believe you are trying to flirt." Munin said smugly. "Grabbing my in the groin so much and all."
Amani glared. "Ah, no. I'm not flirting, and plus," Amani added with a pleased grin. "There's not much to grab anyway."
Amani cracked up with laughter as she jumped out the window and ran back inside through another outside door. Munin remained where he stood; shocked that he was just bested and insulted by a woman.
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Dae snatched her pants from the floor and hastily put the on. She searched the floor and saw her bloodied shirt still attached the bottom of Youko's foot. Growling, she decided to ignore it and began crawling out of the covers.
"Youko." Dae hissed. "Why was I half naked in your house and why were you in the room while I was half naked?"
Dae scooted the edge of the bed until her feet touched the floor and carefully pushed herself to a standing position. Youko cautiously turned around as he began to explain.
"Well, you were unconscious when I brought you here so I called a healer. He treated your wounds and left. I came in to check on you and you were in that state." Youko answered.
Dae hissed as pain twinged in her hip. "And you took it upon yourself to stare at me while I slept?"
"No. Not that your not something to look at, but I didn't-"
"Youko stop." Dae glared. "That was a dreadful lie."
Without warning, Dae put all her strength into her stronger leg and launched at Youko. He fell, stunned, to the ground as an angered Dae landed on top of him. Youko quickly recovered. He wrapped is arm around her waist and rolled them over. He immediately positioned himself on his knees above her and pinned her wrists next to her head.
"Touché." Youko whispered in her face.
Dae responded with a growl then shoved her knee into his causing him to lose his balance and collapsed on top of her. She quickly used her free leg and pushed herself on Youko again.
Youko snarled at her.
"Just returning the favor." Dae said softly. They smiled at each other; daring the other to make the next move. Youko's smile widened as Dae was suddenly flipped and landed on his chest. Vines wrapped around Dae's wrists crossing them across her chest. The vines continued to grow out of the floor and wrapped around Dae's waist, hips, and mid-calfs. When they finished growing, Dae was completely tied to Youko.
"Two can play that game Youko." Dae muttered as she closed her eyes in concentration.
"Really?" Youko joked as he moved his hands to push himself from the floor. Suddenly, Youko's arms and ankles snapped to the floor; energy cuffs holding him in place.
"You didn't tell me that you were an energy demon." Youko said between snarls as her struggled against Dae's restraints.
"Didn't get a chance to mention it." Dae said as she too, fought the rope vines.
After several minutes, their battles stopped.
"This is pointless. Why don't we just let each other go?" Dae sighed.
"Because we don't trust each other." Youko answered.
"True. So what are we going to do about our predicament?"
"Learn to trust each other."
"And how do you suggest we do that?" Dae asked sarcastically.
"Talk." Youko answered smugly.
Dae sighed and began to shift again.
"I thought we figured out that was useless." Youko said.
"I know I just trying to get comfy." Dae snarled as she thrashed then yelped. The vine on her hip tightened. "Umm...Youko?"
"Yes." He replied.
"Could I ask a favor of you?" Dae said grinning.
"Maybe. What is it?"
"Could you please take that vine off my hip. It's still kinda tender."
Youko was silent for a few seconds before responding.
"I will if you do a favor for me."
"What?" Dae asked then winced as the vine once again tightened.
"Release my arms."
"Hey that's not fair!"
"Yea, but I have the advantage in this bargain." Youko answered smugly.
"What do you mean?" Dae snapped.
"This." Youko whispered as he tightened the vine on her hip more. Dae yelped as her hip began to throb.
"Fine! Fine!" Dae snarled. "But touch me and I will bite your fingers off!"
"Fine. No touching."
The wrists restraints vanished. Youko raised his arms over him and Dae and rubbed his wrists.
"And now..." Youko said as he stretched for the bed. He managed to grab a pillow and dragged it to him. He happily placed it under his head and rested his hands at his sides. "We talk."
Curtains close.
A/n: Sorry for the boring chapter. I know I promised lime, but I want to build so more. If you haven't noticed the pairings, then you'll definitely find out in the next chapter. An old adversary will appear again. Thank you to Hotaro7, AzureDragoness, Sage Twilight, ColdFang, Toxic Tears 1, Luraia Soul, and Little/beautiful kitsune. I love to get reviews! Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! This is Lykaios Theophania saying "If you can't get rid of the bodies in your closet, try the backyard."
