King of Thieves
"I never expected that you could actually cook, or really do anything except make things explode…" Kurama commented after he had finished eating.
"I'm not sure if I should take that as a compliment or an insult… At least you're not starving to death anymore and that's really all that matters."
"Although, I'd still prefer to go out to lunch with Yusuke and the others like we did a few times before this mess."
"Still thinking of the backstabbers are we?"
"Yes, and I'll continue thinking about them until the day I die, since they didn't betray me," Kurama replied coolly.
"I thought you said that you were going to try not to think of them for what they had done to you," Karasu reminded.
"Yeah, well I lied to shut you up, so there, are you happy now? I will always hate being here, no matter what you do to try and make it better. So you can either kill me, let me go, or just continue to put up with my constant whining, that's all you have for options."
Typical, just as I think I've started to change his mind it turns out that he was lying the entire time… "You say that now, but things can change," Karasu stated, holding back his anger.
"It won't change, trust me. Anything you try to do will only be a waste of time and energy on your part, and it will only annoy me further."
"Who do you think you are, acting like this? You wouldn't last five minutes in a fight with me right now so drop the attitude, or I will show you just how bitter the truth can be," Karasu warned.
"As if I'd care, I survived last time, didn't I?" Kurama mocked.
"Very well, since you want to see just how weak and defenseless you truly are, there's no point in keeping it from you any longer," Karasu said narrowing his eyes. Appearing before Kurama in the blink of an eye, he grabbed him roughly by the collar and by bringing him closer, he built momentum that would prove painful as he shoved him away and to the ground. "So, do you still think you're so tough? Especially when you couldn't even see that coming? Well do you? Answer me!" he yelled, making a bomb blow up on Kurama's stomach.
"Yes, as a matter of fact, I do, since you just proved that I can easily anger you," Kurama replied coldly, putting pressure on his wound as he stood. "So much for being 'less violent'… I knew everything you said was a load of crap," he taunted.
"Oh that's it!" he shouted, surrounding Kurama with newly made bombs he hit him with all of their force at once, nearly killing him. "I won't heal you again; you're hurt because of your own doing this time. If you don't want to die, rely on your stronger demon powers to help you. If you don't, there's no doubt that you'll die within the hour, make your choice," Karasu said coldly, as he tossed the vial at Kurama.
Somehow he must have planned this, so that once I'm drugged he'll heal me and then… He shuddered slightly at the thought. If I don't take this, I'll die… Damn it, why do I always get myself in these kinds of situations…? Kurama thought, struggling to get into a kneeling position as he picked the vial up. Maybe it will change me into Yoko, but I doubt it… The only way to find out is to drink this…I hope this is one time that he is truthful… he thought, drinking the purplish liquid and as soon as it was in his system, it began to change him into his truest form.
"Well, what do you say now, Yoko, care to trust me yet?" Karasu scorned as Kurama gazed over his transformed body with a look of disbelief.
"It really worked…" Yoko said in awe.
"Yes, and I'd suggest that you begin healing yourself, unless you'd like to die…"
Narrowing his now golden eyes at the raven he concentrated his energy on healing his newly acquired wounds, finishing quickly.
"Well I wasn't expecting a thank you, but still, you could show a little gratitude," Karasu remarked haughtily.
"Why should I? You were the one who put me in the position that forced me to take that. You should just be glad that it worked," Yoko retaliated, standing up.
I forgot how good he looked, and now here he is, standing in front of me with his clothes so…torn…and without a way of escaping… Karasu thought, taking in a sharp breath.
"What's wrong? You seem a little startled now that I'm standing in front of you, are you sure this is really what you wanted?" Yoko asked, sensing Karasu's insecurity. "Did you catch the fever I had? You look rather flushed…" he pointed out in a mock-caring tone of voice as he brushed his hand against Karasu's face. "No, you feel fine to me; I wonder what ever could be wrong?"
"You know damn well what's wrong fox…don't play this game with me…"
"Oh, I get it now. So impractical of me to forget what I do to people that are so strongly attracted to me when I get this close to them. My mistake, I'll back away now, and you'll go back to your normal sadistic self, problem solved," he shrugged, taking a few steps back.
"You really think that's all it takes?"
"Of course not, but perhaps a complete absence would be more effective…?"
"Not a chance in hell of that happening fox. You started this, so now you have to finish it, whether you want to or not."
"Figured as much, it's a pity I won't. Fools such as yourself tend to get very weak once you're like this. You're no threat anymore. Now be a good boy and lift that barrier so I can leave."
"You think I'm weak? It seems that you must've hit your head pretty hard earlier for you to be acting so foolishly," Karasu said, bombs forming around him.
"Relax, there's no need for you to get your toys out again. I didn't mean weak in that kind of way, you dim-witted crow, I meant it in…other ways," Yoko informed, his voice dropping to a seductive purr.
"So you think that I'm powerless to resist you?"
"That's exactly what I think, considering your voice faltered when you said 'resist'. You couldn't even if you tried."
"Is that so…" Karasu muttered, closing his eyes as he continued, "You just think I wouldn't be able to since you know that I'm attracted to you, well I can and I will."
"Care to test your thoughts?" Yoko proposed. Silently creeping up to Karasu when he had his eyes closed he effortlessly pinned his hands against the wall behind him.
"You think you can fool me? I know what you're trying to pull. You think that once you have me seduced that I'll let you go, but think again. So drop whatever act you're putting on, I know that it's fake."
"Like I'd be that clichéd, what proof do you have that my previous attitude I had wasn't fake and that this is how I really am? Well? I'd love to know what you think is so false…" he murmured, nuzzling the nape of Karasu's neck.
"It doesn't matter, you'll just say that you were acting," Karasu managed to get out without whimpering.
"Where'd all that determination to prove me wrong go…? I really want to know what you find so fake…" Yoko said softly kissing his neck.
"W-when you were yanking on those chains because…you wanted to get out of here so badly…" Karasu replied, his breathing beginning to pick up as Yoko's mouth wandered to the exposed portion of his chest. "And…when you were willing to…give up your life to…kill me…"
"That was Shuichi…we have two very different views when it comes to you…" Yoko whispered huskily before he leaned into kiss him.
"Damn it Yoko, stop seducing me!" Karasu cried. Whipping his head to the side, he avoided the kiss knowing he'd be done for if he had allowed the crafty kitsune to do it.
"If that's how you're going to act, then fine, but you're not getting another opportunity like this, so don't beg for it later when your desire returns. Well, I guess I should say gets the better of you, since you're so clearly aroused…" he smirked, glancing down for a moment. "Just remember, you had your chance and you shoved it away," Yoko declared. Dropping Karasu's hands, he let one of his own trail down the raven's chest until it reached his waistline before walking to the opposite side of the room. After a few minutes passed, Karasu finally spoke up again.
"You…weren't lying?" he stated in a regretful manner.
"I think that was a record for you being silent…" Yoko remarked, avoiding the question at first. "Of course I wasn't lying, what do you take me for? What's wrong? Already regretting what you decided? Pity…" If it's this easy to trick him, I'll be out of here very soon…
"Now I really don't know what to think…this is giving me a headache…" Karasu complained softly, slowly sitting down.
"Well, you do know the best remedy for a headache right?"
"Yes, rest, now leave me alone," he answered harshly, resting against the wall.
"Well, if you know that, then you should also know that sleeping it off on a stone floor will only make you wake up stiff."
"Would you shut up? I don't care."
"You were the one who wanted gratitude for your potion, and I'm giving it in the form of advice, you ingrate. When you wake up with a sore neck, don't gripe about it," Yoko commented, sitting on the bed.
"Like I even could sleep in my bed when you're there…"
"You think that would bother me? Wasn't it you who called me a whore? I really don't care, do what you want," he said, lying down himself, with his back turned to the frustrated crow.
Well I can see why he never had partners for a long time; they must've gotten fed up with his smart mouth and ditched him… What I want to know is how Yomi, and whoever that other person was that he talked about, put up with him, or vise versa, he doesn't really seem the type to have consistent friendships or other relationships…
There's no way I could sleep with him right now; I know he could take full advantage of me and get me to let him go… Just look at how I held up to a few simple kisses to the neck? Damn it all… It sure felt good though… Karasu thought, before he let his eyes slip shut into sleep.
Okay, now be honest, who thought that was funny? Terribly ooc, but funny all the same...lol. I have to admit, this was probably the most fun chapter to re-write. I just had write a somewhat heated moment between those two. -evil grin- And if any of you are confused as to why I refer to Karasu as both a raven and a crow its because his name translates to either of them. I hope you liked it as much as I did. Please review!