Seductive Lies
Shadows: Yawn...It's been a hard day, I've been at work and I was left to run the friggin shop all by myself for 4 hours! I'm shattered! Exhausted! Get me a cup of tea, and a fast food takeaway, and lets get some action going!
Kitty: Ah ha! Takei Hiroyuki owns Shaman King. We do not! Do not sue us!
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Azalee: Yoh DOES like it when his brother kisses him- he just doesn't wanna admit it...yet...And Hao will find a little distraction off Anna when Yoh gets there...Dun, dun, DUN!
Black Hikari: Generally, my fast updates are due to the fact that when I update, I normally have the next chapter pre-written somewhere...Then I just add review replies, and update! If not, it'll take a couple of days.. And now, I shall reveal the answers to all your questions...
DragonStorm85: Now, now, Yoh's brother is on the way... Anna was distracting him...This chapter could be short, depending on how much I feel like writing...
Inulover4eva: Anna doesn't really have a choice in the matter...And Hao loves to play games, he's a little twisted...Well now, I think it's time to thicken the plot a little...I promise you kissing- I'm just not telling who...
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Shadows: On an update to one of my reviewers on chapter 3- Garnet-Chan:
I write angsty? Somebody tell me how I write angst! I don't even know what it means, let alone know that I write it...
Kitty:digs out glasses and notepad, and begins analysing Shadows' writing style: Hmm, I could say that you write angsty... Anyway, on with the ficcie!
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Chapter 5 – Do You Want Me?
The chaos alone of the kitchen was enough to put Horo Horo and Ren off trying to say anything. Lyserg and Ryu were fighting over something, and laughing at the same time. Morty was in the middle of cooking something that smelled rather nice for breakfast. And Chocolove was busy analysing every inch of the house to try and figure out where Yoh and Anna had disappeared to.
The two simply exchanged glances, and sat down to eat breakfast. After about half an hour, everyone and everything had finally settled down enough for them to attempt to say anything.
"Hey, Choco, you can settle down you know..." Horo commented, tucking into a bowl of something random that Morty had cooked. The Aniu rarely looked at what people cooked, he just ate it.
"But...but there might be a clue! They've mysteriously vanished into the night, and we might never get them back!" He was rather panic stricken by that time, and Horo simply sighed.
"Oh just chill. Besides, me and Ren have a little plan.." He threw a glance sideways at the Chinese as he said this, noting the approving glare. For Ren at the least, it was easier to let Horo get everyone's attention.
"Really? Well what is it?" Choco gave a glare as if to say 'well then?'
"It had better be better than his plan. I think we have had enough of his 'clue hunting'" Ryu said whilst leaning over the table to make a swipe at Morphine.
"It involves this." Ren added, pulling out the pendant.
"And you got that where, exactly?..." Choco asked, head to one side in a similar fashion to Horo.
"None of your business. But I think it might have a clue inside that might lead us to wherever Yoh is."
"You have never opened it?" Ryu enquired.
"No. I never had any need to up until now. Anyway, lets get this over and done with." With those words, Ren fingered for the clasp, gently teasing it open. It opened with a slight squeak, from little movement. Out tumbled a little shimmering object, which fell into Ren's lap. He quickly retrieved it, holding up a little disk between finger and thumb. It was rather pretty, surrounding by an aura that everyone recognised.
The aura of Yoh Asakura. The room had strangely fallen under a eerie silence, a feat that could only be achieved by Yoh and Anna. Ren himself was strangely transfixed by the little disk, and Horo noticed a sparkle in his eyes that was only ever there when Ren was around Yoh.
"An aura disk." Morty finally spoke up. "It leads people to the person who's aura surrounds the disk."
"Pretty." Lyserg added.
"Sounds, smells and feels like Yoh. " Ren also added.
"How can it feel and sound like him?" Horo asked, the puzzled look back on his face, making Ren smile.
"See for yourself. " The Chinese handed the disk to him, and Horo was almost immediately under the spell of the mysterious little disk.
"Well?" Everyone else chimed in.
"Listen." Horo simply said.
A little tinkling could be heard sparkling it's way through the air. And as everyone realised, it sounded like Yoh's faint laughter, carried on the wind.
"That sounds like.."
"But it can't be!"
"No way..."
The discussion went on for a few minutes, before eventually settling down again. Many breakfasts lay getting cold as everyone still listened for the little tinkling of Yoh's laughter.
"So how does it feel like Yoh? It is cold metal after all."
"Not as in the flesh. It actually feels like Yoh's presence, like he's standing here beside me. I think this may come in useful.."
For the rest of the morning, the talk was purely on Yoh and Anna. What had happened to them- and the new glimmer of hope that they could find them.
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His head still pounding, Yoh finally managed to get himself sitting up at the least. He felt like he was dying, next to death even. The nauseating feeling had overtaken every sensation in his body, and he was throwing up every two minutes. He was too unwell to keep going, if he died here right now, it wouldn't be of any notice to him. In fact, he probably would have appreciated it.
"Oh my, you do look unwell. In fact, I would of said that you were feeling on your death bed." Yoh managed to focus enough through his blurry vision to see the concerned face of his brother.
"H...Hao?" He managed to stammer out. It was too much effort for the minute, and his eyes closed, head falling backwards against the tree. He didn't complain, didn't say anything, didn't even attempt to move when Hao crept closer, slipping his arms around Yoh's waist. He gently lifted the shaman's head from where he had slumped backwards against the tree, cradling him closer. Yoh did moan lightly at that, accepting the warmth of Hao's chest.
"There, there. It's okay, I'm here..." Hao spoke softly into Yoh's ear. He held his brother almost like a child, protectively sheltering him, arms holding him close.
"Hao..." Yoh whispered, his voice sounding better than before. His energy was returning, and he felt better with every passing second.
"Yes?" The older shaman responded in the same tone.
"If I get ill every time you go away, then you won't go away that much, will you?" His voice was still lulled, and child-like in the way his words were spoken. It was clear that Hao was going to have to spend a little more time with his brother before he would be better.
"I will never leave your side." Hao whispered, kissing Yoh gently before holding him close once more. Yoh allowed his eyes to slide closed, as he fell into a deep slumber against Hao's chest. Hao simply mused over his little brother, before shifting his weight so that he could lean back against the tree, Yoh gently held against his chest in his slumber.
Hao didn't remember how many hours it was before Yoh awoke again, but he knew that enough time had passed for morning to become late afternoon. The sun was settling in the sky, deep husky glows dancing across the skies. He only heard Yoh's tired snuffles as he awoke, bleary eyed, head lifting from his brother's chest with a moan.
"Feeling better?" Hao asked lightly, arms still protectively around his brother's waist.
"A lot, actually." Yoh looked up, his head clearing of the misty fuzziness by every second.
"Want to go back yet?"
"To where?"
"Well you were on your way to see me. I do live somewhere. "
"Oh. Not yet, you're still too warm and cosy." Yoh snuggled back down again, but his chin was caught lightly by Hao's hand. The elder smiled, warmly, before pressing their lips together. This grew into a somewhat passionate kiss, deepening into a little game of tonsil tennis. (A/N: I LOVE that saying!) Tongues licked delicately at each other, mouths were explored. To Yoh, it was as if his brother was life, oxygen that he desperately needed. Hao ran his fingers lightly through Yoh's dark brown locks, before pulling him closer, slipping his arms around Yoh, and pulling him more upright. They stayed like this until the need for air forced them to break apart. Breathing deeply, Yoh looked up at his brother, noting the mischievous grin on his face.
Then Hao took hold of Yoh again, pulling them down onto the grass, Yoh on top of Hao. He kissed Yoh again, holding him close, taking in everything about the young shaman.
Yoh barely registered with where Hao's hands were going- until they tugged gently at the top of his pants. He looked up, noting Hao's questioning look, before he shook off any remaining part of his common sense- and kissed Hao in answer. This was good enough, and Hao pushed Yoh slightly to the side, so that they were facing each other on their sides. His hands made quick work of his brother's pants, undoing them and sliding them down Yoh's hips easily. The younger obligingly lifted himself, to allow removing the offending article simpler, which was rewarded by passionate kisses.
Hao slipped his hands downwards, having removed Yoh's boxers along with his pants. He wrapped his fingers around Yoh's member, touching and feeling gently, causing Yoh to gasp and moan in pleasure. He then moved downwards, stopping for a moment to wet his fingers.
A particularly sudden and lustful gasp came from Yoh as Hao gently entered a finger into him, shifting his position to allow him better access. They ended up with Yoh on his back, and Hao at his feet, slipping another finger into him. Yoh moaned, and loudly as Hao gradually began to move his fingers, gently stroking his inner walls, giving waves of pleasure to Yoh. Each stroke felt as if it were the last, and within a matter of minutes, Yoh was gently moving his hips along with Hao's rhythm. He'd never experienced such an incredible feeling before- and he wanted more. When Hao stopped for a few seconds, fingers still within Yoh, he was met with a little whimper of frustration, and very pleading big brown eyes. Smiling, he continued, stroking until his fingers were tired. Then, he ever so gently stopped, and even more smoothly removed his fingers, licking them clean. Yoh suddenly registered with what he'd allowed Hao to do- and even more so what said actions normally led to. Hao noted Yoh's worried look, catching on with what the young shaman was so afraid of.
"Don't worry Yoh. I won't make love to you- yet."
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"Come on. "
"What?"
"I'm bored with this, lets go outside." Horo Horo pulled on Ren's arm, softly tugging him to his feet. The Chinese went to give a yell of protest, before suddenly giving a sigh of defeat and following the Aniu. The Aura Disk was now safety back inside it's pendant- which was around Ren's neck, where it seemed to belong, for some reason.
"So why did you drag me outside, exactly?" Ren asked, when they were seated on the porch, the door closed behind them and the setting sun in front.
"Because I was purely bored with the discussions on Yoh and Anna. And I have better things to do." Horo smiled, scooting a little closer to the other shaman.
"Such as?" The Chinese shaman appeared to notice the sudden close contact, but he didn't complain. In fact, after a few minutes of silence, he allowed his head to fall sideways and rest on Horo's shoulder. Due to his position, Ren didn't see the smile that crept across the ice shaman's face, and refused to leave.
Slowly, so as not to frighten Ren, Horo Horo slipped an arm around the other, pulling him a little closer. Ren didn't complain, allowing him to do so. Maybe it was just because he missed Yoh, and he did have that aura thingy around his neck. But still, Horo wasn't complaining either.
"You wanna know what other things I have to do?" Horo asked eventually.
"Mmm hmm." Ren voiced sleepily.
"I wanted to spend some time with you." A blush crept across his face, and he looked away a little. He felt the weight on his shoulder lift a little, as Ren lifted his head slightly.
He knew that look. He knew that embarrassment.
And everything suddenly slotted into place with a bang.
"Horo..." Ren began, but was hushed when he placed a finger to his lips.
"Shh. You don't have to say anything..." Horo was breathing deeply, and Ren noticed an odd look in his eyes. Ren fell silent for a minute, then gave a light gasp when Horo gently cupped his chin, and even more gently kissed him. For a few seconds, he was too stunned to say anything, then he pulled back with a slight jerk, softly slapping Horo's face away.
"Hey! What was that for!" Horo protested.
"Because...because...Oh I don't know, okay?" Horo noted the tension in the other shaman, and he eventually gave up and pulled him into a hug. Ren seemed a little dazed and confused for a minute, before he gave up, and relaxed in Horo's embrace. The Chinese rested his head on Horo Horo's shoulder, giving a sigh, and feeling the nervousness fall from him, closing his eyes, and slipping his arms around the Aniu.
A quiet, accepting moment passed between them, until Horo looked up, hearing voices. He shook Ren out of the daze he fallen into, and hurriedly got up, as the door was flung open. Ryu dashed out, Lyserg chasing him, both shouting and laughing into the night air. Morty followed them, shouting and yelling at Lyserg to bring back his kitchen knife.
Ren chuckled slightly, as Horo looked around, pretending to be confused.
"Was that blur of colour and noise Ryu, Lyserg and Morty?"
"Yep."
"Oh. " Horo Horo sat down beside Ren again, after shutting the door, sighing deeply.
"What?" Although it was Ren's normal tone, the ice shaman noticed that it was a little softer.
"Tired. " He slumped sideways, resting his head on Ren's shoulder, eyes slowly closing.
"Well you're not using my shoulder as a pillow."
"Don't be a asshole. You used my shoulder as a pillow." Horo's tone was sleepy and lethargic, as he mumbled his reply. There was no answer, apart from a grunt of satisfaction. A few minutes later, Ren slipped his arm around the Aniu's waist, allowing his head to rest on Horo's.
He didn't understand himself, but Ren figured he'd work on it tomorrow.
"Ren?"
"Mmm?"
"I'm gathering you've realised how I feel, haven't you?"
"Uh..." For a few minutes, Ren hesitated. " Yeah...I do..."
"Okay then. You don't, mind, do you?" A soft chuckle could be heard, before Ren pulled Horo a little closer.
"Nope. I couldn't care less whether you're straight, bi or gay."
"What about you then?"
"Do you like asking awkward questions?"
"It's not awkward. Not as if I'm gonna go tell the world, is it?"
"Good point, but still..."
"Fine, I'll try the direct approach."
"What?" Ren lifted his head, looking confused.
"Admit it, you like Yoh, don't you? I'm not stupid, I know you do."
"Um..." The hesitant pause came again, before Ren answered. "Fine, I do. Happy?"
"Yep. That's all the clarification I need."
"Huh? What do you..." Ren was abruptly cut off when Horo left his comfy position on the Chinese shaman's shoulder, and kissed him again. Ren didn't jerk away, he merely let Horo kiss him, whilst he worked out what to do. He could hit him, or beat him to a pulp. Or, he could kiss back...couldn't he?
Deciding to go with Plan C- Ren slowly, but surely responded. It was an odd feeling, Ren had never really been kissed before, and he'd never had to chance to experience kissing himself. Momentarily, the Chinese simply forgot all of his common sense screaming at him, shifting his weight so that he was facing Horo.
It was only the shouts of the others returning that shook them awake again. Lost in their own little world, it was only when Ren broke the kiss and muttered 'Oh shit' that they moved.
Horo Horo simply got up, giving Ren a final kiss before heading for the door.
"See you later." Was all he said before disappearing inside.
"Bocchama?" Bason piped up, emerging beside his young master.
"I'm alright Bason. A little, confused, that's all."
"Maybe some rest?"
"That would involve Horo Horo again, and that will probably equal more of what I just did. And besides, he's my problem, so I'm not keen on seeing him again yet. " Ren yawned, leaning back against the wooden wall behind him.
"Hai bocchama. See you tomorrow."
"Night Bason." Ren sighed, staring up at the moon, which had now come up.
"Where are you Yoh? I miss you. " Ren bit his lower lip, sad saffron eyes lowering to stare at the cool grass in front of him.
"Missing someone?" A familiar, yet distinguishable voice echoed from behind.
Ren's eyes widened in horror as he realised who was standing on the rooftop above him...
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Shadows: DUN, DUN, DUN:accompanying music: Well? Sorry if Ren and Horo were a little OOC, I'm a little tired. And I can only focus on one character at a time...
Kitty: Finally, they kissed! I must say, we both enjoyed writing Yoh and Hao's little scene...Expect more of such writings to come soon to a computer screen near you!
Shadows: Please review...Sorry if updates are a little sluggish at the moment...I'm working full 9-5.30 shifts at work, and I'm really tired...And we had a fucking delivery today, so I was sorting that out...Damn customers, give me a gun and let me shoot them all :P
