"Come on! They said Mama got back!" Hannyuu shouted behind her as she ran ahead of Kyouko, Ana, and Lorelei in a wheelchair. Despite her body being sore from the day's training, she was still quick at rushing through the house to look for Akemi. It took her a minute to follow her scent up the stairs to the bedroom where Akemi's and her own bedroom door was, and found it cracked open.
Peeking inside Hannyuu saw a lump under the covers that was softly breathing, the blankets tangled up and blended with the many fluffy tails contained within. "Is she in there?" Kyouko asked as she came along up the stairs, carrying Lorelei in her arms like a limp doll.
It took just a moment for her to settle Lorelei back in bed and emerge once again. Hannyuu nodded up at her wolf mom and couldn't help but look worried. "I guess she fell asleep, I hope everything went alright…" Hannyuu mumbled and leaned into Kyouko's hand when she had reached over to ruffle her hair.
"Hmm… Maybe me and Kyouko could wake her up?" Ana asked as she also joined them in peeking in the door. As a group they noticed the pile of Akemi's fancy clothes that likely were worth a large country tossed aside, and most of all they noticed the now bigger bed that stretched nearly across the end of the room, which also led to at least two of them homing in on the patches of pale skin that could be seen between blankets and tails. Hannyuu took that moment to gently push the two out as best she could and close the door.
She nearly laughed at the disappointment she could see on both her other mom's faces. "I swear you two… Let her rest, I bet it was really tiring for her. I hope she is okay… maybe you two could wake her up at dinner time?" Hannyuu said, taking the role of arbiter of that particular issue.
Kyouko pouted just a bit before she wrapped her arms around Ana instead. "You're right, We're not going to leer at her when she is asleep. She can't get cutely embarrassed like that and that is a shame~ Dinner time wake up it is." Kyouko said and leaned down to give Ana's ear a nip, much to the small human's surprise, judging by how she jumped.
"Kyouko! B-be nice…" Ana mumbled, though she didn't pull away from her girlfriend at all, and didn't seem to be against the slightly rough affection. She just gently placed her hands over Kyouko's own as those arms stayed warmly wrapped around her.
"Okay I'm going to go… somewhere else. Drawing, yeah drawing sounds good." Hannyuu mumbled and quickly began to skitter away downstairs like the Theocracy was on her heels.
"Sorry about that Hannyuu, I'll keep my hands to myself, I suppose it is embarrassing to watch I bet." Kyouko said and reluctantly let go of Ana, and just held one of Ana's tiny hands in her own.
"Not really embarrassing… I mean I know all about all… that, it doesn't really embarrass me anymore, that doesn't mean I want to see my moms getting frisky. I'll be downstairs, don't let me stop you." Hannyuu said with an amused snort.
To Ana's credit she had quickly buried her face in her free hand to hide her blush. "S-sorry Hannyuu… I'll be down soon." Ana mumbled and squeezed Kyouko's hand.
"You don't need to worry so much, as long as we keep it down even she won't be able to hear us~" Kyouko teased and raised an eyebrow as Ana pulled her into Ana's own room. Kyouko was more than happy to let herself be pulled into that room, and closed the door behind her. When Ana looked up at her with a red face Kyouko had to stop herself from kissing her then and there. Ana and Akemi were both so much smaller than her, and it showed plenty with how much Ana had to look and lean up towards Kyouko to be the one to press their lips together.
Kyouko was a bit surprised by Ana taking the initiative, but was more than eager to return the affection as she leaned down a bit to make it easier on them both. "My adorable shorties…" Kyouko thought as she wrapped one arm around Ana's back and placed a gentle hand on the back of her head to lightly caress that fluffy chestnut colored hair with her thumb as she intensified the kiss between them.
Ana's eyes had drooped shut as she tried to make up with her lack of experience with passion and energy, while her arms wrapped around Kyouko's back, feeling up the toned muscles there. Kyouko nearly yelped as she felt one of Ana's hand's drop down to the base of her tail and begin to press and play with the muscles that surrounded it above her rear. Ana seemed to have realized she had found a rare weak point of Kyouko's and focused on that spot, circling her fingers right above her tail and the sensistive nerves there. Kyouko's breathes can in harder as that sensitive spot was stimulated. She was impressed that Ana had found it so quickly, but whined once it had begun to drive crazy, and she pressed their bodies together harder.
With a hungry growl Kyouko nipped at Ana's bottom lip while she used her tongue to map out every spot that made Ana's knees twitch and tremble during their kiss. With a gasp Ana broke the kiss to inhale some much needed air. "Sorry… I can't hold my breath for… very long." Ana mumbled as she rested her forehead against Kyouko's chest to catch her breath.
"No, I'm sorry, I should have gone a bit easier on you." Kyouko said as she tried to calm down her own raging heart while she hugged Ana close, resting her face and nose in Ana's soft and messy hair, her mind feeling just a bit better from Ana's now familiar scent. "Wanna nibble on Akemi to wake her up later?" Kyouko suddenly asked, only getting a snort from Ana as she stayed hugged against her taller girlfriend.
"Is… your tail wagging?" Ana asked with amusement after she noticed the fluffy movement behind her. A quick touch and Ana confirmed that tail was indeed wagging. "Hmm… quite nice to the touch." She noted as she gently pet over what tail she could reach. Normally it was overlooked, as Akemi had nine even fluffier tails, but Kyouko's was still rather fluffy and soft.
"Amused?" Kyouko asked as she felt Ana exploring some more. Normally she might chew out any human that would dare touch her tail like she was some sort of Pet, but she knew this one didn't think that way, she got away with a bit more. Still though… gentle punishments were required. Kyouko leaned down a bit to nibble at the base of Ana's neck, making Ana nearly jump at the sensation. Kyouko held Ana up as her girlfriend's knees went weak once again as she gave a bit of suction. Separating from Ana, Kyouko grinned at the tiny mark she left, a certain urge in her fulfilled for the time being.
"Why did you do that? I'm n-not saying you can't but… it can be seen there… is it big?" Ana asked in an adorable pout up at Kyouko.
Kyouko looked down into those forest green eyes and felt a comfortable warmth in her chest. "Felt like it, you make cute noises. It isn't that big, though I guess it can be seen, is that bad? Though…" Kyouko leaned down next to Ana's ear with mischief blooming in her heart. "I so look forward to leaving a lot of those… all over you and Akemi~ Look forward to whenever that night is." Kyouko whispered into that reddening ear, giving a gentle lick of the shell of it, delighting in the shiver Ana gave before she let go and stepped back. "Lets go see Hannyuu, I want to learn how to cook like you also." Kyouko said as she exited the room, knowing exactly the effect she had on her far less experienced girlfriend.
Ana took a few deep breaths as she leaned back against the wall, gently touching that mark on her neck, something she couldn't say she disliked. Being marked by her girlfriend's… the thought left her a stirred up and excited. What was annoying was how hot she felt by that point, a cold bath sounded wonderful by that point… something she couldn't have! "Dammit Kyouko…" Ana mumbled as she got control of herself back before heading downstairs, her mind already whirling as she tried to think of a way to get back at Kyouko for leaving her hot and bothered. She didn't know how well she would do one day, on some future night where the three of them might take that next step, but she couldn't help but look forward to it. "She gets extra spicy food today…"
With a quiet gasp and cold sweat Akemi shot up in bed, panting away as her heart hammered in her chest. "Fuck…" She mumbled as she swung her legs off the bed. She felt sticky and gross, yet she couldn't remember any specifics of her nightmare, except she couldn't help but remember what it felt like to be covered head to toe in blood. Closing her eyes and taking deep breaths she finally smelled the scent of her family downstairs, and could even hear their quiet conversation.
"Shower then food." She mumbled and stood up. Nearly tripping on something on the ground. She lifted her robes up and finally remembered that she slept nude for her nap. Tossing those into her inventory she pulled out a towel and peeked out of her door and into the circular 'hallway' on the second floor. After a careful listen downstairs to tell if the others were busy, she dashed into the bathroom in her birthday suit. "Oh duh I could have used time stop… the door was open… better not waste the mana anyway." She turned on their shower and admired the design she had created with Create Item. It looked just like a normal shower, yet she had enchanted it to be able to create the water for it, while the drain dissolved it back into mana for the system.
Once she was under the warm water Akemi tried to clear her mind of her worries and enjoy a nice shower. Sure she could have just used magic to clean herself, but that was no where near as soothing on her tired mind. "I need a vacation…" She mumbled as she finished up a quick shower, knowing that even if water was free and unlimited, time was not.
After reluctantly getting out and drying off she took her tails back out, having vanished them with shape shifting to avoid the lengthy process of drying each one. "Tomorrow is going to be rough…" She used quick change to put on a pair of comfortable sweats and a tank top to at least be decent.
Conversation stopped once she opened the bathroom door. Heading downstairs she saw all of her family, sans Lorelei, sitting at the table. "Morning Akemi. Were you that tired after all that?" Ana asked as she lifted a metal lid off a platter, blessing them all with the smell of smoked beef. "Thought we would have to wake you up by opening this next to your sleeping face."
"Yeah it was a rough day… Sorry I passed out on you all. You weren't home and I was just so tired… Is it really the morning?" Akemi asked with a hint of sleepiness still in her tone.
"Ana is just messing with you, it is just the evening, dinner time. I was about to go in there and nibble on you instead if you didn't wake up~" Kyouko teased as Akemi sat down. Akemi's eyes were drawn to the small red mark in the crook of Ana's neck.
"Seems you instead nibbled on this cutie? No fair~ I want a taste also." Akemi teased as she leaned in to kiss them both on the cheek. They all got to see Hannyuu fake gag for a moment before eyeballing that beef.
"I would probably just lay on you till you wake up, I've done it before. Are you doing alright Mom?" Hannyuu asked worriedly as they all began to fill up their plates.
They noticed Akemi shrink at that question, cluing them in to her mood, especially as her ears drooped. "I'm… not sure." Akemi admitted as she began to eat, not even noticing that she was barely tasting it.
"You aren't sure? Did things not go well today? I'm just glad you're safe… You didn't get hurt did you?" Kyouko asked as she seemed to try and scan Akemi for injury.
"Things went as planned just… I didn't… think things through enough, I didn't prepare myself right." Akemi admitted as she set her fork down, suddenly looking a bit green.
Kyouko took a deep breath and sighed. "I had a feeling that might happen. You didn't think about it, did you? That you were fighting an army of people, or think about just how many people one hundred and fifty thousand is?" Kyouko sounded a bit harsh, but it was a fair criticism, especially as she saw Akemi cover her mouth.
"I'm the one who told Ainz that this wasn't a game anymore… But I'm the one who just killed so many people with so little effort. It didn't even hit me till after, I'm a hypocrite." Akemi closed her eyes and seemed to have to try to hold back puking. "One hundred and fifty thousand was a lot… I've killed before in much worse ways… and left others to worse fates with Ainz, but still! Sure they were terrible and evil people, but they were still people." Akemi took a few deep breathes and forced more food into her mouth. "I don't regret what I did, because it had to be done, but it is regrettable they couldn't just retreat like I told them to… If they had all just left the Dragon Kingdom nothing would have happened, or not invaded in the first place."
Hannyuu was the first to get up and hug Akemi from the side where she sat next to her. "You rescued a lot of innocent people also though, right?" She asked and looked up at her mother, and saw the pain that was stuck in those blue eyes.
"Yeah… I did, there were a lot of cages of people, all free and back with their own now. There was never going to be a peaceful way to deal with the Beastmen, our sense of morals are just too different. I don't like… that all I felt at the time I used my spell was rage at all that their leader was saying. I won't repeat it but it made me kind of snap. Sorry for bringing down the mood... On a happier note, the Dragon Kingdom should be safe now, and negotiations will be happening tomorrow at lunch, for which you are all invited." Akemi said and stretched out.
"That is a lot on your mind… We're all here for you if you need us." The other two at least held on of Akemi's hands. "It sounds like you did all you could, and at least it is done. What is the Queen like? Besides crafty I mean." Ana asked.
"From what I can tell really stressed, she was so incredibly desperate yet determined to save her Kingdom. I can see why she was worried about hidden intentions if I didn't ask for much, since I think she would have agreed to just about anything if it meant saving her people. So all in all I can't think of someone like that as a bad person, she really put her people ahead of herself… even at the expense of herself. She is looking forward to kicking this creepy adventurer out of her Kingdom it seems, I don't blame her. At least with him no longer being needed she doesn't have to put on that child form anymore." That was enough for the others to get what Akemi meant judging by the sour looks on their faces.
"She sounds interesting, I'll be happy to meet her. Now… I guess we can talk about that condition she herself keeps trying to get out you." Kyouko mentioned and looked a bit more frustrated.
"Yeah… I have some words for her about that. Before that though, as a potential partner, how do you actually see her Akemi? She does seem loyal to her country, but how is she as a person? Are you considering it?" Ana asked rather casually.
"Her child form just confused me since I can see through illusions, and I'm glad she doesn't have to use that anymore… I would not even consider that proposal if that wasn't the case. As a person she actually seems pretty good, rather humble for a queen." Akemi said and stretched out.
"Hey Mom, when we met them Blue Rose, weren't you admiring Evileye?" Hannyuu casually threw out and continued eating, even as Akemi froze up a bit with a grumpy look on her face.
"It isn't like that… Not every woman I look at I want to date or sleep with. Though that mask does give her an air of mystery, she is pretty experienced as a adventurer. Evileye is a true born vampire, as I found out scanning her with Sense Statistics. As far as I know Evileye is older than all of us, and acts as mature as her age and not her appearance. The Queen on the other hand had adopted a child-like persona for when she was in that form, which was what made my skin crawl just…" Akemi said and tried to ignore the raised eyebrows of the others.
"Like I said, just found her a bit interesting, I've only met her once after all. So the Queen… Outside of that form that she doesn't need anymore, she is really beautiful and surprisingly sassy. You'll see what I mean tomorrow." Akemi said and nibbled at her food.
"So… you are a bit interested?" Kyouko asked without suspicion, not looking as worried as she was before. "I just don't want you to get fooled or anything. We're already at three people in this relationship, so if either of you ended up exploring something with someone then I don't mind as long as I get the same treatment, and get to meet them."
Ana nodded at that. "That is fair, I like this… no jealousy thing we've had so far. I've seen so many relationships destroyed by that emotion just while I was in the guild. Meeting any partners is a good idea."
"I'm sure as hell not jumping straight to marriage with someone I'm not even dating… I'll leave marriage till after the plan is complete, I still have so much work to do. She wouldn't be the first to get a ring either way." Akemi complained and rested her chin on the table while avoiding the other's eyes. "Most I'll compromise on is having a few dates with her, then we'll see how it goes with that. I won't marry outside of love, and won't make anyone else do that. Don't worry Hannyuu, no political marriages on the horizon for either of us~" Akemi teased and reached over to ruffle her daughter's hair.
"You're still tired?" Ana asked as they all migrated upstairs and into Akemi's room to get ready to sleep. Hannyuu had already gotten into Pajamas and stolen the center of Akemi's bed, as per cat rules.
"Very much so… Not even counting destroying an army with super tier magic, I still cleared and freed three decent sized cities that were under Beastmen control, and used an annoying amount of mana. I even had to use my mana bank item… It is going to take a while to refill that, since I never know when I need lots of mana. All of it was just… mentally tiring." Akemi said and rubbed her eyes while she regretted letting Draudillon hold onto that ring of sustenance. "Maybe Skeletor might have an extra I could have? Nah, not worth barking up that tree…"
Kyouko and Ana shared a look before Kyouko gently pushed Ana towards Akemi. "I'm going to stick with Lorelei, I don't like leaving her alone, but why don't you three stick together tonight? Ana is great for cuddling." Kyouko teased and leaned down to give both her girlfriends a quick kiss.
While Ana blushed Akemi nodded. "That sounds good, so rotating?" Akemi asked and returned that kiss while she put an arm around Ana. Part of her wanted them all to stay in one bed but that might get a bit cramped, even with her new bigger bed. "Memo to me, make an even bigger bed at the new place." She thought.
Hannyuu seemed to think about it a bit more before hopped off the bed to stand near Kyouko. "I'll stay with Mama Kyouko and Lorelei for tonight. I think… at the new place I'm going to try and sleep in my own room, if t-that is alright." Hannyuu said and gave both Akemi and Ana a hug. The three moms couldn't help but smile at that, recognizing the steps Hannyuu was taking to grow.
"That is fine dear, you know we don't mind either way. Would it help if I made some tools for us all that can cast Deep Slumber? That way if you wake up from a nightmare you can get back asleep?" Akemi asked as she seemed to slip into design mode, staring past them all and at the possibilities, the materials she might need.
"I've been… getting better at waking up from nightmares. I know that I'm safe here, so I've been quicker at remembering that if I wake up. Something like that would be nice, sometimes I want to be able to just sleep and not risk nightmares." Hannyuu said and yawned while she leaned on Kyouko and the affectionate hand on her head. "Love you Mama Akemi, Mama Ana." Akemi could have sworn she saw a wink.
"Night Hannyuu, we love you too." Akemi said and kissed her head between her cat ears, and reluctantly let her go after Ana got her own goodnight out of the way. "Night Kyouko, sleep well, love you."
"Love you both also dears, don't have too much fun without me." Kyouko teased as her and Hannyuu went to bed.
The other two couldn't help but blush and look away from each other. "You sure you want to stay in my room? N-not that I'm saying I don't want you to." She was quick to correct as her tails twitched around anxiously.
Ana just nodded and took a deep breath. "I do want to be able to be closer with you also… Kyouko might be the more bold one, but… I'll be right back, I'll get changed and meet you in there." Ana said and seemed to nearly flee to her room.
For a moment Akemi thought she fucked up, but heard the sounds of frustration and changing of clothes. Heading inside of her room Akemi cleaned the blankets and sheets of her previous sweat with a cleaning spell before sitting down on it. Not a minute later Ana slipped inside also, and Akemi could hear the girl's heart from across the room as it thundered away. Once she looked over from her spot her mouth went a bit dry as she saw Ana in a pretty blue negligee that went to her upper thigh. Akemi honestly didn't know where Ana got it from, but she wagered Emeril was involved. Her face heated up as she tore her eyes away from Ana and at the ground. "T-t-that looks really pretty on you…" She mumbled out and slipped into bed.
"Thank you, I hope it isn't too much…" Ana said as she got in on the other side, neither side yet looking at the other due to the redness on their faces. Akemi scooted closer and began to quietly giggle. "Whats so funny?" Ana asked and rolled over and found herself nose to nose with the Kitsune.
"Oh just that… I'm getting shy from This after everything else from the past few days. You really are cute, especially in that, even if it is barely there~" Akemi teased and lightly rubbed her nose against Ana's, pressing their forehead's together.
"That is kind of the point, it is meant to be pretty and s-seductive…" Ana mumbled and leaned into the contact, her nerves calming at the gentle affection.
"It is, it really is… Though you're cute enough to not need it. If I wasn't dead tired and… and knew more than theoretical knowledge, I'm sure I'd enjoying helping you out of that~ I'm sure Kyouko would be up for helping me out and teaching us… One day though. For now though sleeping and cuddling is what is needed." Akemi gave Ana a few gentle kisses and chuckled at the look on her girlfriend's face.
Ana's mouth opened and closed like a tiny fish before she just moved forward to rest her head against Akemi's chest, hiding her red face away. Akemi was more than happy to wrap her arms around the smaller girl and rest her chin against her head. "Night Ana, love you." Akemi said and felt Ana clutch her shirt and snuggle in more.
"Love you too." Akemi vaguely heard from Ana, as muffled as it was. Once the blankets were pulled over them and the lights turned off, sleep was quick to come.
"So how red do you think they are?" Kyouko quietly asked as her and Hannyuu settled in, the feline getting quite cozy with Kyouko between her and Lorelei.
Hannyuu snickered sleepily and stretched out. "Probably as red as your hair. Hey Mama? Could you tell me a story? Mama Akemi usually does or reads to me when she can, and it kind of helps…" Hannyuu asked shyly. The embarrassed look on her face was utterly precious to Kyouko, who only could smile down at both her daughters at her side.
"Sure sweetie, lets see if I can think of one, its been a long while since I've needed to…" Kyouko closed her eyes and folded her ears as she seemed to think deeply about it, something that must have been amusing to Hannyuu as she felt the girl shake with a few laughs. "Many years ago there was… a big fire that separated a wolf from her pack, and her pup. That was when a long rain storm started, it went on for years. After the rain washed the fire away, the wolf didn't know where their pack or pup were." Kyouko smile turned just a bit sad as her eyes drifted over to Lorelei. "For years they searched and searched, getting into more fights as slowly hope for a reunion began to fade. When the wolf was about to give up and lay down in the rain, the clouds broke, and they realized It wasn't time to give up yet. They joined a new pack who helped them find their lost pup. While their old pack might never be whole again, they enjoyed running with their new pack, and even gained a second pup to watch over." Kyouko couldn't help but sigh and hug Hannyuu just a bit tighter, while her hand clutched Lorelei's.
Kyouko's soft voice began to make Hannyuu's eyes drift down as she laid curled against the wolf woman, a light purr coming from her as the comfort and affection made her feel nice and warm inside. With her nose buried against Kyouko's side and soothing her with the scent of the woman she now truly regarded as another mom, Hannyuu fell asleep.
For her part, Kyouko felt pretty content as well as she gently pet both her daughters hair, and admired just how easily the feline snuck into her heart. What would make it even better would be for Lorelei to show more signs of recovery… but she knew she needed to be patient, at least she knew where she was and that she was safe. "Night you two, love you." She mumbled as she fell asleep as well, feeling hopeful for the future for once in a long time.
It was a tossup between Ana and Akemi who would usually wake up first. Ana was just an early riser, while Akemi and Kitsunes in general had a sleep cycle that favored getting up early. With a quiet groan Ana tried to squirm away from the sunlight in her eyes that made it through the curtains in Akemi's bedroom.
The sound of quiet breathing, and the softness she felt all around her made Ana wake up quicker. "That's right, I slept with Akemi last night. Cozy…" She thought as she nuzzled back into Akemi's chest, just soothed by the arms arms around her, as well as all those tails that wrapped the both of them up. She felt so incredibly warm in such a good way, it was the best way to wake up. "Only better way to wake up I suppose is if Kyouko was in here too… maybe Arche also…" She whimpered a bit at That thought, perfectly aware of her own crush, and just hoped either it faded or she might see her again. "I guess if we see her again, we did all agree it is alright to try things with others… I think Akemi might want her also. Things for the future I suppose." Ana thought as she lifted her head once again.
Akemi whined in her sleep as Ana disappeared from her arms when she sat up. Ana looked down and admired the way the morning sun shined on Akemi's smooth black hair, complimenting her pale and clear skin. It was the first time Ana had truly seen Akemi at peace in a long while, completely still and not off on some monumental task that would weigh those slender shoulders down.
"Under all that power and fluff, she really is just a girl." Ana thought as she rested her chin on her palm and just smiled at the picturesque scene. Akemi slowly began to stir also, her tails getting more active around them both, almost like independently living creatures themselves. As Akemi's ears twitched on her head, her eyes cracked open and caught Ana's own. Ana couldn't resist leaning down to press a kiss to her forehead. "Morning sleepy." She said and laid her head back down.
"Morning cutie." Akemi said and yawned, her ears folding back at the same time. Rolling over Akemi took a similar place on Ana, resting her cheek on Ana's chest and sighing contentedly. "Sleep well?"
Once their positions were swapped Ana wrapped her own arms around the fluffy goddess and nuzzled that hair. "Very. Pretty warm though, your tails are like extra blankets, in a good way." She mumbled and seemed to start to fall back asleep. Akemi on the other hand had just woken up further, especially as some of the situation hit her more. "A year ago I never could have imagined I'd get to wake with an adorable girlfriend, while in a body that makes me want to wake up. Your's also makes me want to wake up~ Lets see… Kyouko got to leave a nice mark…" Akemi said as her Kitsune nature came out to play.
"Huh? What do you- Eep!" Ana blushed as she felt Akemi scoot further up on her and sit up until she was straddling her. The look in her eyes was surprisingly hungry, and her tails had begun to sway back and forth in sync. Akemi slowly leaned down and gently pinned her girlfriend under her with their noses together and nearly touching.
"May I?" Akemi asked in a tone that Ana felt was absolutely unfair in it's pleading. It was just as sexy as the way Kyouko had spoken the day prior, though it was easy to see under that allure that Akemi was just as nervous if Ana looked closer.
"You m-may." Ana tilted her head and let Akemi take the lead. They enjoyed their soft morning kissing as they intertwined their hands together. There was an undercurrent of laziness to it, less lust and more comfort than the kiss with Kyouko, and both had their perks in Ana's mind. "These two are going to be the death of me!" She thought and felt a quiet moan slip out as Akemi broke away.
"Did you have to make that body so… sexy?" Ana asked in a whimper, her head tilting as Akemi began to kiss her way to her neck. Just like Kyouko had done the day before, Ana felt Akemi give a light nibble and suck, and just knew a mark just as big as Kyouko's would be left. Sitting back up and suddenly looking a bit more shy Akemi had the decency of looking away.
"Um… Kind of? It was what I imagined my dream body to be like, so honestly I'm quite happy with it. I almost regret not making myself taller, but what is a couple inches compared to Kyouko? Think our sexy wolf is awake?" Akemi asked laid back down, resting her head back on Ana's chest, and felt it pounding just like her own.
"Lets go find out, I can get breakfast started. Want to help?" Ana asked as she gave Akemi's rear a quick squeeze, causing her to jump up with a cute yelp. "Knew that would get you up~ Acting all seductive when we both have no experience." Ana teased as she got up. "I'll go get changed and meet you downstairs?"
Akemi settled back on the bed with a red face and her tails showing a tiny bit of agitation with the way they flicked around. "Y-yeah… I just need a minute." Akemi smiled back as Ana grinned in victory before closing the door behind her. "For fucks sake… is this what being horny is like?"
"Just crack the eggs into the bowl and add a splash of that milk." Ana said as she chopped away at a cutting board. "Isn't an Adamantite kitchen knife a bit… much though? Not that I don't appreciate it, this thing is amazing."
"I have plenty of Adamantite, so why not? Sure I might not have much in the way of what I consider a good metal, but I have plenty of low tier metals. That thing will never dull since I gave it a durability enchantment. Not that you're liable to dull Adamantite with chopping meat." Akemi said as she very carefully tried to crack open eggs. It was almost comical to watch, if it wasn't sad with how many eggs she had broken into mush by then. When Ana giggled at her inability to do so she got a pout. "T-this is harder than it looks…" Akemi whined and folded her ears as she pulled out another tray of eggs from her inventory, courtesy of Yggdrasil's rudimentary cooking system and her many attempts at using that, leading to bulk purchases of supplies.
"Really? Let me give it a try?" Ana asked and reached over to crack and egg over the bowl with one hand, earning her an even more adorable frustrated look from Akemi. "Just need to be gentle with it, a small rap will do it, just poking it with your nail might actually work."
"Ana dear… That isn't easy for me, I have to be very careful with my strength basically at all times, if I'm not I might accidentally crush someone with a hug. When you can crush a boulder in your hand without much effort, trying to use minimal force for hitting anything is difficult. Haa.. Fuck it. [Triplet Magic: Mage Hand]." Akemi stepped back as she cast her spell, and let three extra spectral arms emerge from energy coming off of her.
Ana could only watch in a mix of exasperation, wonder, and amusement at the display. Akemi's solution was certainly effective, she had cracked eggs in record time, even if it was technically cheating. Akemi folded her arms and looked away with a blush. "N-now what?"
After giving her blushing girlfriend a quick peck, Ana pulled a pan off the hooks she had Akemi set up. "You'll be in charge of scrambled eggs, Its really easy, Lets give the others a nice breakfast."
"So what exactly does our time table look like Akemi? You said she wanted the meeting to be at lunch?" Kyouko asked as she ate heartily, even the burnt bits of egg from Akemi's first true attempt at cooking.
"Yup, lunch will work she said. For now though I guess there isn't anything planned till then." Akemi said as she mentally calculated her task list for the day.
"So that means you're going to actually take it easy till then Akemi? Right? Right?" Ana asked with a stern look that made Akemi look away fast enough for her neck to click.
"I-I I do have some things to do, I need to work on our future home and also make some items…" Akemi tried to defend herself as her ears folded, suddenly preoccupied with her breakfast like it was the most interesting thing in the world.
"Have you ever truly had a day off since we met before? Its always been something I think… Hannyuu did she ever take a break?" Ana asked as she caught their daughter's eyes.
Akemi shot up and waved her arms "N-no need to question her! Of course I take breaks! There is just a lot to do…"
"No, she didn't. Even when it was just us in the Inn I think she would control those summons she uses when she looked like she was relaxing, she mumbled things a few times about what she probably saw." Hannyuu said as she grabbed more meat, surprisingly of her own accord, though she knew Kyouko was a few moments away from putting more on her plate anyway. Her wolf mom looked satisfied with her choice so all was well.
"Et tu Hannyuu?!" the Kitsune nearly shouted, pouting as she finished her breakfast. "Old reference, really old, like over two thousand years ago… Anyway, I take plenty of breaks, making items is a fun activity for me. I'm torn between letting you all see what I've been working on and letting it be a surprise, the home and Hannyuu's present." Akemi said and smirked at her daughter who had perked up.
"Ooh what is it?" Hannyuu asked as her tail began to twitch all over behind her. The giant smile on her face didn't fail to melt all her mom's hearts.
"You'll find out once it is done~ So what do you three plan on doing today?" She asked and set her silverware down.
Ana and Kyouko looked a bit contemplative on that question, like they weren't sure. Hannyuu on the other hand nearly jumped from her seat when she finished her food. "I want to do some baking. Do you have more ingredients Mama?" Hannyuu asked as she circled around the table to hug Akemi.
"I have plenty, and if I need to I'm happy to go fetch some from the cities. What are you going to make? Do you want some help?" Akemi asked as she reached into her inventory to pull out several bags of flour, sugar, and other pastry materials. "Is this enough? I don't know how to make much of anything, I just made things with a menu in Yggdrasil after all."
"I want to make some cookies and give them out to a couple people. I remember mostly how to make them, but could you still walk through it with me Mama Ana? Wanna help Mama Akemi?" Hannyuu asked as she lifted the ingredients as best she could, and seemed surprised as she lifted the big bag of flour. "Huh, it feels lighter than last time."
"That is because you're a bit stronger, it is a lot easier to carry right? The stronger you get the easier it will be." Kyouko said and pushed her plate forward.
"Mm! Good, I'll try and get muscles like you! Why don't you help also?" Hannyuu trotted out with those supplies happily, her tail flicking around in excitement.
Kyouko shrugged. "Alright, I'll help out also, family cooking time." She wrapped her arms around Akemi and Ana after they had stood up with her to follow Hannyuu into the kitchen.
"Sounds nice to me, I'd love to spend some time with you all for a while. I'm sorry I haven't been here much late-" Akemi was interrupted by two fingers put against her lips.
"We understand dear, you're only one person doing so many things. I think it is safe to say we're all proud of you, and we think you'll be a great Queen." Ana was grinning as she said that, but it was clearly not teasing, not to Akemi's eyes.
"W-wait, Queen? No way, I just wanted to make a place for all of us.." Akemi complained in a grumble, not at all looking excited for that prospect.
"Well who else would rule? Sure there is something different in the Argland Council states and their representative system, but that has it's own issues. Judging by the look on your face you might already know about that system. I think you'll be a great Queen also, we're a very small group for right now, so you'll have time to grow into the role. I don't think anyone else would accept another leader, not with how much you've done." Kyouko said as they all began to help Hannyuu with the baking.
"I suppose… I'll make sure to ask everyone again first before all of this happens. If they all decide that… they want me as a Queen, then I'll accept it. Gods I'm already so busy, I need to figure out a way to make more of me to help with work. Emeril will probably know a lot about how things will work with running things, I don't know anything about organizing an entire government. I know she started some sort of paperwork, though I still can't read it." Akemi used Mage hand for delicate cooking actions once again.
"If you figure out how to clone yourself then I can think of a lot of uses for that." Kyouko said in a tone that made Akemi turn bright red. "I see you caught what I meant, by all means get that skill. I know Emeril is able to, so maybe it is a Kitsune thing, she could probably tell you. You still might want to explain to her about your circumstances before she barges in here. Pass the butter please?"
"Wait, how would you know that and what do you mean?" Ana asked as she stopped what she was doing to raise an eyebrow at Kyouko. The head tilt from Kyouko she found strangely adorable.
"I mean, didn't I mention I've been friends with Emeril for a long time? She is probably my oldest friend that is still alive, and well… We've kept each other company in the past~" Kyouko's tail wagged as she seemed to be going over some of her memories.
"So… You and Emeril used to…" Akemi didn't seem to know how to phrase what she was trying to say in any logical way, yet Kyouko just chuckled quietly at the face.
"We used to enjoy some healthy fun? Is that so surprising? Sure it was purely physical, but we find each other attractive, and when it's mating season… you do what you have to scratch that itch." Kyouko said without any change in expression, to her it was clearly just normal. When she looked up the other three were looking away and flushed. "Something wrong?"
"I'm going to leave my questions about this… mating season aside for now… I think that would be a whole different conversation. Glad she is such a good friend to you, I kind of suspected there was at least something like that. If you two want to keep doing that I have no issues with it." Akemi said and dabbed a spot of flour onto Kyouko's nose playfully.
"No problems with that here, we did say things are a bit open last night." Ana said as she rolled out the cookie dough, and let Hannyuu cut it into shapes, courtesy of a small cookie cutter kit that they had Akemi make.
"Noted, like I said though it was just physical, but thanks, she is a really good friend… and hot." Kyouko said and didn't notice her tail wagging a bit behind her.
Ana and Akemi couldn't help but agree with that assessment.
"I'll be back Moms! Thanks for the help!" Hannyuu said as she carried off three small cloth bags that she had filled with some of the cookies she made.
"Be safe and don't do anything I wouldn't do!" Akemi yelled back with a happy grin, it was so nice for her to see so much life in her daughter despite all that had happened in her life.
"Okay! I won't storm the King's throne room and I won't fight an army~" It was Hannyuu's cheeky smile as she said that that really made Akemi crack up, that intelligent sass that was so much a part of her daughter was something she would never get tired of.
Hannyuu herself dashed through the settlement, waving at the other villagers she passed. "Miss Emeril are you all home?" She called out as she knocked on the door of one of the tree homes on the opposite side of the settlement from her own.
"That you Hannyuu? Come on in, Lirina and Rinna are in Rinna's bedroom." Emeril said from the window near the door. When Hannyuu entered she removed her shoes to keep it as clean as Emeril liked it before she moved to the Kitchen where the woman herself was busy cutting some fruits up. "How are you doing Hannyuu? Everything alright?" Emeril asked as she patted the girl's head with a tail.
"Things are good, we made cookies so I brought you all some. They should still be warm." Hannyuu said as she set one small cloth bag on the counter near Emeril and smiled at her. "Thanks for helping Mama Akemi with so much, she appreciates it."
"We'll see how much she appreciates it when I next see her~ Thank you dear." The older Kitsune said as she cleaned her hands before taking a cookie.
"Hannyuu! How are you? Did you come to play?" The cutely high voice of the youngest one there, the one tailed Lirina, came from down the hall, nearly sprinted down it until she hugged Hannyuu. "Ooh what is that? It smells good!" The excitable Kitsune was quick to zero in on the two remaining bags and nearly vibrated before Hannyuu handed her one with a giggle.
"Just dropping off some gifts then I need to get to training. This is for you, enjoy~ Don't eat them all too quickly." Hannyuu said and hugged the younger girl back and seemed to delight in the energy of her, and the easy appreciation she gave for the cookie when she tried one. "Hey Rinna, how are you doing?" Hannyuu asked with a wave as she saw a wisp of white hair barely peeking around the corner of the hallway. The white haired sheep girl eventually approached them while avoiding looking at into Hannyuu eyes. "You alright? Here, this one is for you~" She said and held out a similar bag to Rinna, though this one had a thick green ribbon tying it closed.
"A-ah thank you Hannyuu.." Rinna said and took the still warm bag. After she pulled the ribbon to open it she held onto that fabric with a sparkle in her eyes. "They smell really good. Can I keep this also?" Rinna asked and held up the ribbon shyly.
"Of course, it is part of your gift, You said green was your favorite color right? I could I put it on one of your horns if you want, I think it would look really nice there." Hannyuu said and seemed oblivious to how her words made Rinna's face light up bright red. Rinna handed that ribbon over wordlessly and lowered her head so her right horn was easier to get to, even if they were about the same height. Hannyuu quietly marveled at how soft that curly white hair was, just like sheep wool, while she wrapped that jade ribbon around that little curved sheep horn and made a small bow with it that fit in among those curls.
When Rinna lifted her head Hannyuu was still a bit close and was staring at her curiously. "I knew it would match your eyes really well~ It makes you look prettier." Hannyuu said with a smile as she stepped back, seeming pleased by how the that accessory highlighted Rinna's bright green eyes.
Rinna's mouth flapped open uselessly for a few moments as she just got more and more red. Hannyuu was polite enough to just tilt her head and shrug as Rinna made a tactical retreat back into the hallway, not at all taking it personally. "Yup, really adorable." Hannyuu said with a content nod. When she looked back over at the other two in the room. Emeril was more amused than anything, while Lirina was just content to munch on her cookies. "That went well I think. Hope you three have a good day, I'm going to get some training in before we leave."
Emeril just nodded and ruffled Hannyuu's hair. Like her moms, Emeril was familiar enough to get away with that level of contact. "Have a good day, tell your moms I said hello. Oh, can you tell Akemi that I want to speak to her eventually? I guess things are busy so when ever she has free time I guess."
Hannyuu had to snort a tiny bit "We have to make her make free time… Hopefully she can get a break soon, I miss just hanging out with her like we used to do. Have a good day Miss Emeril, Lirina." She looked past them and waved to Rinna as she saw her peek around the corner. "Talk to you later Rinna~" She got one last blush from the fluffy sheep girl before she ran off.
Looking over her shoulder Emeril could only smile at Rinna as the girl seemed to be unsure of how to deal with something as she hid her hands in her face. "Rinna? Are you alright? Why are you red hmm?" Lirina asked as she looked up at her new older sister.
"I'm back!" Hannyuu said as she dashed into the house, nearly skipping on her way upstairs. In her's and Akemi's shared room she was greeted by the sight of a large construct of light in the center of the floor covered in all sorts of diagrams and figures for just a moment, before the whole thing vanished, keeping her from finding out just what it was.
"Welcome back dear, so did your 'friend' like their gift?" Akemi asked with a smug smirk, it didn't stop her from accepting Hannyuu's hug as her daughter flopped down against her where Akemi sat on the side of the bed.
"…You know what, I earned that one, thats on me. Well she turned bright red and ran off after I just told her that that ribbon looked really pretty on her, so I think she liked it. It did look really nice, well she is already pretty." Hannyuu was purring in delight as she maneuvered herself to rest her head against Akemi's chest, looking every bit the happy kitten she was being.
"I'm glad, she is pretty adorable." Akemi said and just laid back to actually relax for once. "I missed this, I'm sorry I've been so busy." Akemi said and hugged her daughter just a bit tighter, closing her eyes and enjoying the time they got to spend together.
"Its alright Mom, I know you're busy. I hope one day I can help you though." Hannyuu mumbled against Akemi's chest as the girl closed her eyes and just enjoyed lazy cuddling.
Akemi could tell Hannyuu was starting to fall asleep, and she herself was getting tired as well, it was just too comfortable there with the sun warming up the spot on the bed. "One day, for now just be a kid, have fun, make friends, and above all… be happy." Akemi said as she gently pet through that pink, nearly white hair. When she felt Hannyuu finally fall asleep on top of her, Akemi let her own eyes drift shut for small nap, and hoping she earned that much.
A/N: Sorry that chapter took so much longer to get out… was feeling kinda burnt out a unmotivated. I keep telling myself to not compare myself to other stories and works but… You all likely know how it is, you can't help doing that sometimes. I did go through and did a lot more refining of chapter 1-8 as I noticed a lot of mistakes and plot holes, and just things I wanted to add.
In previous chapters a reader criticized that I had too long a time skip in the beginning when Akemi met Hannyuu, and I agree, so I've done my best to add to that chapter in particular, to show the turning points in their relationship. I suppose the reason I skipped over so much back then was due to impatience and not knowing how to write a traumatized child. I admit when I started that I did not plan things out well, or at all, I only started really plotting ahead when I picked it back up. Did more research and hopefully it is more believable, I'm trying to get Hannyuu to actually act her age when I write her, sure she is decently mature for her age from the life she had so far leeching so much joy from her, but she is still a kid and kids don't always act logically, they are silly often times and in Hannyuu's case she is sassy af.
Please tell me what you think and have a nice day~ I'll keep trying to get chapters out more, but I doubt I can do 1 a week anymore. This chapter was meant to be longer but I added so many extra scenes I didn't plan that it got too long, I'd have ended up over 10k words for one chapter again. Consider this chapter a bit of a cool down chapter since I know the last few ones have been pretty dark, hope you enjoyed the cute.
As a reminder for those on anything that reaches into any kind of smut range will be excluded on there, and you'll be able to read the full chapter on Ao3 which has more writing freedom.