Chap 3
The gang reached the castle. Kurama surveyed the area around it. He silently pointed to the right, where there were lots of foliage for cover. Solof was already there, using his sword to flash a signal to Kurama. The coast was clear. Fedi went off towards the left, to prepare a distraction so the guards will not notice the rest of them, until they got the treasures. Arnor and Ukain went with Kurama and Kuronue towards Solof. Once they got to their destination, Solof flashed a signal to Fedi. He signaled back, and they waited for a few moments. All of a sudden a series of "BANG!"s came from Fedi's location, and the guards shouted and ran towards it. Solof went with Arnor and Ukain towards the now vulnerable front gate while Kurama and Kuronue went through a second story window. He and Kurama were going to find the Orb while the others grab the traditional items.
Kurama and Kuronue leapt into a spacious bedroom furnished with the finest items known on Earth. But they were not concerned about them. Kuronue looked out into the corridor outside the bedroom for any signs of life.
No one here...good...
Kuronue motioned with his hands to come and they went down the corridor and into the chambers below. They were not fooled by the seemingly harmless vault corridors, as the walls started shooting poisoned arrows wherever they stepped. They were sweating by the time they reached the end. It used all their acrobatic skill to avoid getting killed by the trap. But they could see that there were more traps ahead of them. Kurama and Kuronue looked a each other fora brief moment before they continued their mission. Attacks of all kinds came flying towards them from all sides. Finally they reached the secret underground room that contained the Orb of Mantua. But not unscathed. Kuronue's left wing was broken and drooped down, and his whole body was covered in scraps and cuts. Kurama had blood running down his face from a fist-sized rock that clipped him while in the corridors. He was also covered in cuts and bruises.
The Orb was laid on a cushion of fine white silk and velvet. Kurama and Kuronue approached it, checking for any other traps that may spring on them. They detected none. Kurama sighed with relief.
"We found it Kuro...we finally got to it"
"Yeah...how about we both grab it so we can get out of here?"
Kurama nodded, and they both placed their hands on it. But instead of the Orb leaving the cushion, a blinding white light radiated from it, and they were overcome with the sensation of sharp, burning pain.
"AAAHHHHH!"
The pain and the light stopped as soon as it started, but the Orb was gone.
Shit! Where the hell did it go!
The ground suddenly started shaking violently, and they mad a run for it. Kurama's plants broke a hole through the walls, and they struggled to get outside. Ukain, Arnor, Fedi, and Solof were outside.
(Arnor) "Hurry up! The castle's gonna fall!"
Kuronue freed himself and tried to get Kurama out. The castle was rapidly crumbling, and falling into the canyon below.
"Kurama come on! You gotta get out of there!"
"I'm stuck! I can't move!"
"Then unstuck yourself! You're gonna die if you don't get out!"
The ground beneath them was splitting, and breaking off. Kuronue stilled pulled at Kurama.
"C'mon! Get out!"
"Let go..."
"Wha-?"
Kurama pulled himself free from Kuronue's grip, and fell into the river far below.
"KURAMAAA!"
Kuronue was searching all along the river banks for any sign of his friend. He frantically moved every piece of rubble and called for him. The rest of the gang followed him, with heavy hearts.
(Solof) "He's dead Kuronue...you're not gonna find him.."
"SHUT UP! He's still alive, I know it!"
He continued his frantic search.
(Arnor) "But-"
(Solof) "No..let him be alone...he needs to accept it on his own.."
Ukain, Arnor, Fedi and Solof walked away.
Kuronue had been searching for hours among the rubble, and still no sign of Kurama. His heart already knew the truth, but he still refused to believe it. His face was wet from sobbing continuously but he ignored it. His body was exhausted but he still pushed it to keep searching. He wouldn't accept the fact that his best friend, the one whom he loved, was dead.
He's not gonna be dead because of some stupid thieving mission! This is Kurama we're talking about! He can't die that easily...he just can't...
Finally his body couldn't take it anymore, and he collapsed to the ground. His whole body ached. His eyes were having a hard time trying to focus, and his heart was in disbelief.
Kurama...you didn't have to die...you're too beautiful to die...you bastard...
Kuronue started sobbing, but his eyes couldn't produce anymore tears. His breathing was shallow. Kuronue realized he was dying.
...figures...well Kurama...I guess we're going to be together again...soon...
Kuronue was about to close his eyes and accept death, when a silver glint caught his eye.
Kurama?...
Kuronue lifted his head up slightly. A soggy figure laid still across the river.
Kurama!
It took all of Kuronue's strength to get himself to his knees. When he finally got himself to stand, he felt like he was going to faint from the effort.
Kurama...I'm coming...
Kuronue tried to walk, but he just fell to his knees again. His breathing was short and ragged, and he couldn't stand up again. He forced himself to crawl towards the edge of the river. It was shallow, and he thought he could make it through. He used a piece of rubble to keep afloat somewhat, and he slowly made his way across. His whole body was in extreme pain, but he forced himself to continue towards Kurama. When he finally got to him, he fell down next to him. A shaking hand felt for a pulse on his neck.
"Kurama...Kurama, I'm here...answer me..."
He could barely feel a pulse. He wasn't sure if he was imagining it or not. Kuronue pushed himself above Kurama's chest, and let himself fall on top of him.
"AUGH!"
Kurama's eyes opened, and he started coughing up water and blood.
Oh thank the gods...he's alive...
"Ohh...Kuro..."
Kuronue laid his head on Kurama's chest and smiled wearyingly at him.
"Don't worry...we'll be fine...you'll be fine..."
Kurama looked at him, and placed his pendent in front of Kuronue's face.
"You left this...I went to get it..."
Kuronue stared at him in disbelief. Tears started to form in his eyes.
"D-damn it...Fox...you didn't...have to do that..."
Kurama closed his eyes and smiled. He and Kuronue were both nearly dead. He liked the warmth of Kuronue's face against his bare chest.
"Heh...I wanted to...I love you.."
Kuronue didn't hear those words though. He was deeply asleep. Kurama closed his eyes and welcomed the much needed sleep.
Oww...gods my head hurts...my whole body hurts...
Kuronue woke up and tried to make out his location. His vision was blurry for a few minutes. He realized that he was in the cave where the gang slept whenever they were in this area. He heard Fedi and Arnor fighting outside, and Ukain was trying to calm them down.
sigh they're always at each other like that...dammit I got a headache...
Kurama was sleeping soundly on the futon next to him, and Solof was checking the bandages.
(Solof) "You finally awake eh? You've been sleeping for 5 days straight...you over exerted yourself with your search.."
"But I was right...I found him..." coughs
(Solof) "Alright, you stay where you are, don't try to get up. You're still in bad shape"
Solof went out of the cave to fetch some medicinal herbs, leaving Kuronue with a sleeping Kurama. Kuronue looked over at him, and held his hand.
Thank the gods...I don't know what I would do without you...
Kurama stirred a little, and his eyes opened. He didn't know where he was, or why he was like this, until he looked over to Kuronue.
"Hey Fox...we've been sleeping for 5 days according to Solof..."
"Heh...I guess that little trip didn't go so well did it..."
Kuronue squeezed his hand and let go, but Kurama grabbed it back. Kuronue looked at him in surprise.
"Hey Kuro...I want to tell you..before they get back..."
"Fox...you need to rest..you can tell me later.."
"No, I want to tell you now...Kuro...I love you..."
Kuronue looked at him, stunned. Oh gods...am I hearing him correctly?
"Uh...come again?"
louder "I love you Kuronue...I've always have...but I just didn't realized it..."
Omg omg omg... (heh, sounds kinda girlish ne?)
Kurama forced himself over Kuronue and kissed him lovingly on the lips.
Oh gods...I'm the happiest male on Earth...the most beautiful being in the 3 worlds is in love with me!
Kuronue's heart told him to jump, to shout, to celebrate, but he knew his body would not be able to handle doing that yet. He heard footsteps coming closer to the cave entrance, and Kurama went back to his original position. He closed his eyes and feigned sleep when Solof came in the door.
(Solof) "Those damn idiots don't know when to knock their shit off...nearly made me lose the medicine.."
Fedi and Arnor could still be heard fighting in the distance, although it sounded like Fedi was winning. Arnor was swearing curses from both his tribal language and Basic Demon language.
"Well...thats how we know they're still friends..."
"Gee ya think thats how friends act?"
"Yes..." (Remember when he and Kurama were fighting in Chap 1?)
Kuronue let Solof change his bandages, and clean his wounds. Kurama pretended to stir awake and feign drowsiness.
"You awake now? I gotta change your bandages after I'm done with this guy.."
Kurama glanced at Kuronue before speaking.
"Yeah..."
"Nice to know your still alive, I don't think the gang will survive without you commanding it...plus you ain't gotta trained youngster to take over..."
Kurama winced at that remark. The fire only happened a couple days ago, and the pain was still fresh. Kuronue glared at Solof, and he shut up, unaware of what he did. They fell back asleep after Solof was finished.
"Hah! I win again!"
The gang was at the Red Dog playing a round of Poker and drinking again. Kurama was with Kuronue at the bar table, while Arnor was causing Fedi to be in serious debt. Zina gave the two refills on their favorite beer, and they drank together in silence, watching the game, and the drama that goes with it, unfold. It has been two weeks since the fire, and the topic was starting to become stale. They were completely healed, hints of scars barely even showing. Solof took care of them well. For the past couple of days, Kuronue and Kurama were always together, and they kept running off into the forests at night. By now the rest of the gang knew that they were lovers, and they never missed an opportunity to make fun of them. But they never said it outright, it was always a subtle joke. Their slight fear of Kurama kept them from doing it. Fedi and Arnor would pretend to make out in their sight when they weren't fighting. Kurama and Kuronue just ignored it.
Hm...this is nice...so relaxing...
"Hey Fox...got any plans tonight?"
Kurama winked at him.
"What do you think? I have many plans tonight...and I'm sure they'll be extremely enjoyable"
Kuronue shuddered slightly in pleasure.
whispering "How about we get started on those 'plans' right now?"
Kurama nodded, and they both snuck out into the night. They didn't care about what anyone else thought. They went through so much together. They felt like they were meant to be together. They knew that it won't last forever though.
But I'm gonna enjoy it while it lasts...
Owari
Hello! It's your lovely author, DahoKitsune! I hope you have enjoyed this fic, I know I have . It was fun to write, and I hope to create more fics on Kurama and Kuronue in the future...(god I love those two! sigh). I wanted to get more detailed about their little "relations" moment in Chap 2, but I'm not a part of (though I plan to join it soon). And will not allow the mature content (I tested the rules enough with this fic XD). Please read my other stories, especially the one titled Daho, I need reviews for that one! Ja ne!
(I might add the sex to the story once I join thinks I should? Let me know )