Welcome back to It's a Secret! In this chapter: While Youko's away Yomi can play. But when Youko finds out they have a bout. Anyway, I hope you like it. So with no further ado, here's the next chapter.
I'd like to thank darksaphire for inspiring this chapter.
Shiorifoxiesmom: Sorry for the delay.
BlackRoseVixen05: Yay, I'm being consistent!
Darksaphire: True enough, but I think there'll be a little twist on the situation.
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It's a Secret: Chapter 11
Kuronue had told Youko that his constant worrying was going to slow his recovery. So he had sent Youko away to find out where the mirror of souls, and the devil's amulet were held. With it they could supposedly cast the spell. But while both leaders were unable to maintain order, Yomi talked a group of less intelligent bandits into going on a raid. Yomi returned the next day with quite a bit of treasure, but he had lost every bandit in the process.
Shortly afterwards, Youko returned to the camp and found out what Yomi had done. Needless to say, he was furious. He summoned Yomi to a secluded spot in the forest. Before he even got a chance to scold him, Yomi had done something Youko would have never foreseen. He wrapped his arms around Youko from behind and pressed himself close.
Maybe once, Youko would have considered Yomi for something like this, but not since he and Kuro had strengthened their bond by deciding to be only with each other forever. The thing that upset Youko the most was that Yomi knew about this. His cold face stayed in place. Youko used his tail, which was actually pretty strong, to shove Yomi roughly to the ground.
"What was that for?" Yomi snapped as he got up and brushed himself off. Youko's eyes became even more menacing. He's insane. He caused the death of so many bandits, and then he tries to.. seduce me? I made a mistake with this one, he must go. With that one final decision, Yomi's fate was sealed.
"Don't play dumb Yomi." Youko commanded after his silence. "You sacrificed the lives of our men for a pointless reason. You violated my trust, therefore you are no longer welcome here. With that, Youko turned and trotted off indignantly, his tail swishing behind him.
When he returned to his men, he informed them that Yomi wasn't allowed back and that Akiko and Sho could have whatever they wanted of his, and choose who got the rest. Then he went to check on Kuro.
"Hey there foxy boy." he was greeted as Youko sat down by him. "What did you find out that has you in such a bad mood?" Before Youko answered, his bat pulled his head down into a kiss, just brushing their lips together. The chimera grinned, "I hope that cheers you up."
Youko bowed his head slightly. "Yomi will no longer be one of ours." he said, a note of finality to it. "There's some good news, it turns the mirror is held at the fortress of a snake demon in the middle of a bamboo forest. (ring any bells?) Within the palace, there is also an item known as the Devil's Amulet, it can be used to revive souls. That, the mirror, and the statues, are needed for that spell. I think it might be a useful thing to have."
At this Kuronue laughed out loud in his usual, playful manner. "Alright, give me a day and I'll be up and about. Don't interrupt me while I'm healing though." he added as an afterthought. Youko nodded and after a final kiss, he left his bat to prepare for the next theft.
After a heavy training session with Akiko, he went into the cave where there was water to bathe in. Over the years, part of the ceiling had caved in, so it was pretty light in there now. He began to take off his clothes to bathe, but just as his shirt came off he sensed someone come up from behind him. He turned slowly, some moss from the wall becoming two small, razor sharp whips.
The figure that stepped out of the shadows was none other than Yomi.
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At first this was going to be one long chapter, but I decided to cut it in half. I'll try to update soon, but I still have quite a bit of summer reading to finish for school. Till next time on, It's a Secret.