Chapter Five

Moonlight Sonata

As they made their way out of the Golden Pagoda, Rei kept a tight hold to Vicious' arm to keep from tripping...again. Some part of her wanted to crawl in and hide, but there was a part of her that was coming alive. Shin held the door open and she climbed into the limo, though it wasn't all that graceful, and her feet were hurting something fierce. She couldn't wait to get back to her room and take them off. She moved over to the far side and looked out the window for a moment as the other two men were making their way inside as well.

Vicious slid into the limo, the start of a migraine starting to appear on his consciousness. He refused to show any weakness in front of her. His permanant scowl once again reappearing. He had to give her credit. She handled herself quite well, and her skill was unparralled. He would have to keep his eye on her. She could be perhaps the strongest weapon in his arsenal or the one to bring him down. Only time would tell. He looked over at her now, and noticed how she also was hiding her pain.. Something was bothering her.. perhaps it was the fact that she could not walk in high heels to save her life. He would have to change her footwear soon, but then, maybe not. Ignoring the migraine, he smiled secretly to himself.

Rei glanced over to look at Vicious and noticed his scowl. She could sense something was wrong, but wasn't sure what. She bit her bottom lip for a moment wondering if she should ask, but it seemed like that he would take offense at that. She looked out the window and then over to Shin, trying to see if she could figure out what was wrong with Vicious. "Dinner was lovely," she said softy to no one in particular. She didn't mind the silence, but there was something going on here that she couldn't put her finger on. She would, however, figure it out.

Shin stayed silent, looking at his master.. Vicious looked at her for a moment, and nodded at her, finally, his cold voice showed a moments warmth. "Yes, it was. The company was lovely."

"Even if I keep almost falling on my face?" She smiled a little, trying to lighten the mood. Then she looked over to Shin and gave a small shrug. "How do women get around in shoes and clothing like this?" She had had enough of this confining clothing. She was so looking forward to getting back in her tunics. In fact, she was looking to just getting naked, so her body could breathe without the appearance of material in the way.

Vicious looked out the window. "Its a different world here. You must attempt to learn its ways to blend in." he said seriously.

"I just do not see how women would want to wear something like this? It makes no sense and is of no practical use." She glanced out the window as well, still a bit amazed at the sights. Though she was also starting to feel the days events taking their toll on her. Since she left the temple, she hadn't had a moments rest. Though as she sat there and looked over at Vicious and Shin, her body seemed to start tingling. Something she wasn't familiar with.

Shin spoke for the first time.. "But it does get attention." he said softly.

Vicious had to agree with him. "Yes.. that it does."

"I prefer not to get attention." She shrugged she had so many new things to learn, and it would take time. Right now, though, her mind was on overload. Not to mention, it was strange being around men you didn't grow up with, and she felt new emotions that she had never felt before. Not sure what emotion it was, but damn, she found both men attractive. The limo finally pulled up before the modern highrise, and Shin got the door for the both of them. Vicious hooked his arm around hers, and supported her while they walked in.

She subconsciously, bumped her hip with his as they entered and made their way to the elevator. Shin put the key in and the elevator started it's way to the top floor. Oh, how she wanted to take those shoes off now. She absently wondered what it would be like to kiss a man. She wondered what it would be like to couple with a man. She wondered where in hell these thoughts were coming from. No, she had to keep her mind on her duty and her art. That was all that there should be, yet, when she remembered how muscualr Vicious felt when she fell up against his chest.

Vicious finally led her to her room, and he kissed the back of her hand. "I will call upon you tomorrow. Sleep well, my lady." he said.

She gave a little blush and then looked to Shin. "Good night Vicious, Shin," she responded before entering the room and closing the door. Then she quickly took the shoes off and let out a big sigh of relief. Then off came the dress and she could breathe again. "Now, this is heaven." She put the clothing away neatly and climbed into bed. She was physcially and mentally drained.

She pulled the cover up over her, and as soon as her head touched the pillow, she found herself drifting off into a pleasent slumber. She found herself drifting on a cloud down a rainbow-colored stream and just the hint of sandlewood in the air...

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She awoke with a start as she felt eyes watching her. The argent tendrils of the moon filtered in through the window as she hadn't closed the curtains to shut the light out. The figure of a man was shadowed, except that the moon's touch seemed to make a misty aura around the man. He moved and was soon at the foot of her bed. She blinked once and then twice and the man came into focus. It was her current employer, Vicious. He began to take his coat off, then his shirt, not saying a word. Soon he had stripped and the glow of the moon bathed his naked body in a shimmering shroud.

She wanted to reach out and touch him, but something held her back. She wanted to say something, but no words escaped. She pulled the covers a bit up under her chin, as she was naked beneath and though she wasn't ashamed to show her body, this just felt different. As her eyes traveled down his body, her eyes widened when she saw the size of him. This couldn't be. It was strictly enforced that all type of sexual relations with an employer would be harmful to the assignment. Since she left the temple, however, something inside of her had been woken up.

Suddenly, Vicious bent down and tore the covers from her body, laying her open to his own cold gaze. He then grabbed one of her legs roughly and pulled her towards him, no expression showing on his granite features. She didn't resist him, though a tiny part of her wanted to, something deeper inside overruled this little hesitation. She sighed softly as her flesh connected with his. She seemed to be alive, all her senses and nerves alert and aware of everything. Every little nuiance there could be. The feel of the sheets beneath her, the heated skin of her body, and the sparks that danced under their contact. She felt something deep inside, something her body needed and was crying out for, and she was unaware of what would soothe that itch.

Rei lifted her hands to touch and run down the well-chisled chest of the man before her. She moaned with pleasure as a hand wrapped itself in her hair and Vicious tilted her head back to claim her lips with his. As he did so, he entered her, and she sighed into the kiss as their bodies melted together. She found herself transported to a higher plane of existence and the experience was a heddy mix of intense pleasure and something else that couldn't be described. It was as if she had just broken out of a cocoon.

Vicious then looked down at her, a cold smile on his face. "You are mine," was all he said before he vanished from her sight.

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Rei woke quickly and looked around the room. She was breathing hard and as she put a hand to her forehead, it came away covered with sweat. Her body ached as if she had just been through a very tough workout. Though, it was a kind of pleasurable ache. She took a couple of deep breaths to calm her breathing. Throwing back the covers, she had hoped the coolness in the air would soothe her heated body, but alas, it didn't. She climbed out of bed and made her way to the bathroom, and turned on the shower, keeping the water temperature on the cool side.

As she climbed into the shower, she felt the drops of water beading on her skin more acutely than ever before. She rested her head against the cool tile and stood there for a long time till her body once more felt under her control.