Fox Games
Back-fire
Shuuichi P.O.V.:
How many days had gone by now? It felt strange to be waiting for the silver fox's rebirth. That plant... it must've been something he learned in his afterlife... because I had never seen it. ...Would he be full grown or simply a child...? I thought it more calming that he'd be a full-grown kitsune. My hands clenched tightly together, as I thought hard of what this would mean. Ever since the fox vanished, my logic has told me time and time again to hunt out the tree and slaughter it. Still I remained; unable to bring myself to start such a hunt... it would be a hunt to kill myself. I stuffed a bento box into my bag and left the safety of my home.
Today I had decided to hunt out this plant, but not to cur it down. I merely wanted to see if it was true, part of me could not believe my old life would soon gain a body separate from my own. Our soul is still one in the same; it will be severed once he gains this new form... if it hasn't been already. Still my curiosity plagued me, uneven steps leading me into the forest. With no school, I was free to take the entire evening to find his nest. I wondered how exactly he had done it... how does one successfully split a soul? They were so fragile, it seemed... impossible. Maybe I feared his actions would only end up destroying our soul... Youko isn't the type to do something so reckless though, right? ...I can not help but recall my silver kitsune's death. I stop in my tracks... Why did it feel so strange referring to him as mine? With a violent shake of the head, I force myself to remain calm. I am obviously flustered over the dangers that lurk within Youko's actions. That must be why my cheeks are burning... of course.
The sun always seems to want to leave me on the ominous nights. I had stopped to rest, quickly devouring the small lunch before I continued. Now with new strength, I caught a hold of a disturbingly familiar scent. My feet had started before I even thought as I dashed through the earth terrain as if pulled by a magnet... My other half. Deep into the forest, dense vegetation now played hide-and-seek with the moon. I had to slow my pace, moving through the thick brush that stood in my path. Now my own scent held heavily through the air, along with... the scent of my own blood. Recalling the small portion of blood Youko had stolen, I quickly calmed myself. Onward I pushed; the only light was the fireflies unfortunate enough to be trapped in the brush with me.
Tonight the cold winds combed through the tangles of trees and with a large gust I was swept into a large clearing. Here fireflies seemed fixed in the air, as if frozen in position. A large grotesque tree sat in the middle of the clearing, all trees that had once been there were obviously devoured by this powerful makai plant. When my eyes caught hold of a hint of silver; I became like the fireflies, trapped in my location. I would soon be brought back to when tree shuffled. My eyes widened as the trunk split, revealing a large egg-shaped pod. Its translucent shell held the figure of the fox that had once been lost in time. It cracked, the scent of blood thickly coating the air as the crimson liquid pushed its way through the cracks... Now... a pair of golden eyes stared at me with a soulless gaze. I felt like it would steal my own... yet I was not afraid. "...Youko." I whispered, calling out to him; the shell seemed to glow at the mention of his name...
Youko P.O.V.
A carpet of blood spread across the floor as I fought to adapt to these new lungs, taking large and deep breaths. I felt his gaze on me, quickly looking up at him like some defenseless mutt. Beautiful emeralds… even in this haze of red, I felt hesitant to approach such a heavenly sight. As I rose to my feet, the startled boy finally regained his composure… Is he smiling? "'Youko has returned' they'll cry." A light tint colored my cheeks with life, but I manage my classic, deadly grin. "Mock me all you'd like, Shuuichi… but remember I will return the favor at night." My objective was easily accomplished, his face retreating behind his red curtain as he tried to hide his embarrassment. "…Why do you always have to be so promiscuous?" My blood-soaked claws reached out, lifting his chin so he would have no choice but to look at me. "Now… along with this new body… I am only like this with you." I pressed my lips against his, enjoying the taste of his soft flesh. "Youko…" His voice started, giving me a disturbed look. "It is too strange for you to kiss me… covered in blood… and without cloths." I had actually forgotten the situation, my silver tail wrapping around my waist. "...You… are always one to point out all the factors…" Even I noticed my voice didn't hold its cool tone, it was something more distraught… awkward.
After a moment of discussion, Shuuichi would head back to town while I made my way to the nearest river... I was not meant to have metallic red hair. It was an awkward moment when I realized I would have to learn to swim again. I was glad my ningen attachment hadn't been there to see me sink like a stone and scramble nervously back onto the bank… Thankful to still have my youki, I made a seating in which to rest in the flowing current. While in the process of removing the vulgar clots that had caught in my tresses, Shuuichi returned before I had even realized. "I hope you picked something big enough for me…" He smiled in an oddly cruel way. "Of course, it is right here." I almost got carried away in the current, staring with a bluntly horrified expression. It was of a strange choice, as if a prism had been stained into the outfit. "…What is that?" His grin widened as he fought back a laugh. "It is called a tie-dye, Youko. In the past ningen who called themselves flower children would wear them… I thought it…" He allowed a small laugh to escape his lips, an annoyance to make my skin crawl. "…Appropriate… Flower child." I was ready to punch him, but I forced on my fake calm. "…Hilarious Shuuichi, you mean to embarrass me on my first day alive." He was kinder with the leggings, a simple pair of jeans…. This must be payback for the night of my first appearance.
Shuuichi P.O.V.:
Having finished his cleaning, it was time to take the colorful hound for a walk through the city. I cleverly hid his ears within a simple bean cap, which ironically enough had the word 'Fox' plastered across it. Youko did not seem very interested in the hat... and rather repulsed by the colorful poncho. "Shuuichi… tell me you have something… better than this." His reluctant figure slouched after me; his sensitive ears probably heard many more comments than I could. "…It doesn't suit to you liking? I mean… you could always just… show every one what you really are… if you want to be hunted." His foot steps ceased after me… Would he really? I turned to face the shuffling kitsune. "Youko...! I was joking don't really…" The poncho hit the floor…. "…mean for you to take you cloths off." I stared at him as if her were an alien… He had to be one. He smirked, tossing the crumbled poncho at me. "I don't mind going around shirtless... I am after all… different." I could feel a bead of sweat run down my neck. "…Now who is embarrassed, ne Shuuichi?" He moved next to me… and… licked my neck. It felt like my back had been tied to a plank. "...Youko…!" My voice practically hissed as I continued down the side-walk at a quickened pace.
Though this laughable experience would soon be interrupted as I… literally… bumped into Yuusuke. "Whoa, Kur- Shuuichi! Not like you to leap before you look." I practically jumped out of my shoes. "Yuu-Yuusuke...! Ah… Gomen gomen…" My mind quickly became overloaded with thoughts… how would he… react to Youko? "No prob, man… but uh…" I shrank back as the detective loomed over my shoulder. "You running from that dog or somethin'?" Dog? I turned to face a large white dog with golden eyes. "…Uh... I think it is following me…" I looked at my watch hastily. "Oh no..! Yuusuke, sorry to... run out on you… but I'm going to be late!" I lied, dashing away from the boy. Though when I turned… not only was Yuusuke no longer in sight… but so was Youko…
Youko P.O.V.:
I… I had been adducted! "Hey now, big fella'… Stop stalking Kurama, all right?" I flailed helplessly in the rebel boy's arms. Damn you, Urameshi Yuusuke! Always a pain in my side! I growled, snipping at him… though it was useless. "Hey big guy… no use snapping, I got more power over you. I would have shown him otherwise had I not wanted to keep my cover. After I realized it was useless, I was eventually taken and…. Leashed outside of the Urameshi apartment. "Just wait here all right? I'll see what to do about you." He vanished into the apartment… Now was my chance to escape. Easily ripping through the leash, I made haste down the steps. His head came out the window. "Hey! Damn mutt…" Yuusuke grumbled something about it not being his problem as his head went back into the house. How frustrating…
Now that I wandered through the streets I searched for a safe haven to chance back to my original form. So why not the docks? ...I was rather foolish to have forgotten. Just as I thought I was alone, a familiar voice chilled down the back of my spine. "Oh..? What a strange beast... your own youki betrays your demonic origin." I quickly spun around, changing disguises into that of a young boy... The jaganshi would not be as easy to fool as the detective. "What's it to ya'?" I copied the grammar skills of the detective. "I ain't causin' no trouble! So just butt outta my business!" ..Maybe I was over-doing it on the strange variations? But it... seemed to throw him off my trail.. not to mention my constant manipulation of ki made it near-impossible to figure who I truly was. "...You seem familiar." ...Maybe I am not doing as well as I had hoped. "Hah! What kinda old geezer are you! Think your ol' son came back from th' dead or somethin'? Ya' Crazy coot!" I mocked him in with a fake American accent. "…Annoying little beast aren't you?" I barely managed to dodge his fist, though he caught my tail on the recoil. "'Ey! Leggo!"
Saddening yes… but I soon found myself back in makai with strict orders to not sneak into the ningenkai. This time making absolute sure I was alone, I transformed back into my true form. "I will be sure to pay you back for that later… Jaganshi." Though of course using the jaganshi's own portal, I found easy passage back into the ningenkai. Truly annoying, to have to sneak through the backstreets in search of my ningen form. Perhaps he'd wish to have nothing to do with me after showing off my tail in public… It seemed I would have to waste more of my precious ki in another visual trick… My form took on a more human look, humanish ears and hidden fox limbs… My eyes turned a light hazel and I made my way down the streets. Now… where could Shuuichi have run off to?
Shuuichi P.O.V.:
A slight panic had over-come me in the kitsune's disappearance. A powerful youkai bandit just wandering the city streets. What if he reverted to his old thieving ways? How many people he could easily slaughter for fun. I felt partly comforted by his promise, but I am sure even he could understand my skeptism. My foot-steps led my down the more barren streets, I could not expect the kitsune to move through the larger crowds unless he had wished to attract attention. "Anou… Excuse me." A soft voice called from behind. I spun around the face the small woman. "Y-Yes..?" I stuttered, probably because of my situation. "I am looking for this man… have you seen him?" She held out an image and when I examined it… I shuddered…. Youko… Why was she looking for him? "How strange… their hair and eye colors are very unique." I smiled through my lie. "No sorry, I haven't seen him… is he your…" I looked her over… she too had a metallic sheen in her hair, though it was a blue. Her bloody red eyes seemed to pierce through me. "...brother? Are you… lost?" I felt so fake, having to behave like this… but if she knew Youko... what was their connection?" Her eyes saddened. "It isn't nice to lie, Onii-san. You are the ningen-counter part of Youko-san… Shuuichi Minamino." She looked down meekly, then when she regained the courage to face me, her cheeks were tinted red as she smiled at me. "I know Youko-san returned to life. I really miss him... tell him a friend is looking for him next time you two meet up." She quickly spun around dashing away from me. "Please! Do not forget!"… … … How strange. My eyes remained fixed on the image of the fox, a throbbing sensation pulsing through my skull as I failed to recall the girl from Youko's memory… I ran my index finger across his image, and again I was worried… but was it over him? To my surprise, the image smeared at my touch… I strangely hurt… that I wiped out my fox. Could he... really have stolen it from me?
"Shuuichi." My spirits lifted at the familiar cool voice of the silver kitsune. "Youko…!" Is quickly spun around but then glanced to see if I could still find the small girl. His ears twitch, curios of my reaction, of course he asked the obvious. "What is wrong? Are you looking for something?" I shook my head, a softer smile forming on my lips. "Other than you, no… It was just a girl had asked about you only moments before you came… It seems she missed you? Did you tell another of your return?" The idea was rather unsettling… though I felt even more concerned when he shook his head. "No… I wanted it to be…" He looked down, covering his strange brown eyes in a curtain of white. "…Special… that my first day would include only… you." It was strange to see him like this, my memory only able to recall was a heartless beast he was… but then I recalled… Kuronue… The only one Youko…. I was kind to. Though even then, Youko did not behave like this… I suppose everything else was just… a lustful game to him. Though I wasn't completely convinced… I still can not get over how cruel he was in the past… and it made me worry for his plans in the future. Youko… was to be watched closely.
"…Let's head home. For now we will have to have mother believe you are just a dog… and I will ask to keep you as a pet." He jerked back, his clearly red face staring at me in disbelief. "…Fine." He looked back down, ducking momentarily in an alley to avoid being seen in his transformation. Though only for now… You will have to explain the unfortunate accident of when I establish my own place to live. Even as a dog, his walk seemed to hold a superior elegance… a confidence unmatched by any other. I felt more secure around the kitsune, even if I knew what he was capable of. As we approached my home, I clicked open the door, pushing my way into the living room. "Ka-san… I am home…" A soft voice rang from the kitchen. "Shuuichi… Welcome home!" Mother… the one human that changed me into what I am today… It was probably due to her love… that Youko and I became so different. After convincing her to let me keep 'Kitsune' we both headed into my room. I created a make-shift bed for the canine, as the he reverted back into his original form. Despite his dislike for the bedding, a strange smile had glued itself to his face. "For such strange conditions… you seem strangely happy." I could not help but comment. His reply was probably the weirdest thing I had heard form him yet. "It was such an honor… to finally meet Shiori Minamino… I can not wait until I am able to properly introduce myself. He chuckled, forcing me down onto the bed. "If it weren't for that wonderful woman… I wouldn't have you now… would I?" I struggled to get away as his lips tenderly pressed against my own. He truly was a lustful beast…. "Youko…! You mustn't behave like this within this home… I know you do not care that I resist it… but what if someone hears you?" My head jerked back as his tongue pressed against my neck… His smile made me extremely nervous.
Youko P.O.V.:
It was always so wondrous to see my ningen attachment blush and jerk at my touch. "I am not foolish, Shuuichi... You said you were headed off to bed for the night… So I simply created a sound-proof barrier to keep out not only others but to keep I your lovely moans." My hands easily removed the boy's shirt, constricting his legs with my own. Again I claimed his with another kiss, for he was the one I wanted… the one I had chosen. "…Youko… you are truly a lustful creature." He whispered, trying to free his footing. "Shuuichi… you do want me to keep my promises… right?" His eyes quickly changed into a glare, loosing against me in a battle to remove his pants. "Of course..! But why bring that up now…!" He blushed, managing to pull out of my grip, his barren body pushing against the wall by the bed. "I am a kitsune… Stealing… killing... some of my most loved games in life. To be deprived so much… is hard for out kind." It was much easier to remove my own cloths. "…What are you… trying to explain?" His glare weakened, beginning to understand what I was going to say. "I need to be able to play… at least one of my favorite games… in other words…" His arms went limp, falling to his sides, his emerald eyes staring at the bed sheets. "Your game of lust… You need me… to suppress your other desires." His frightened expression stared at me… but I could see it... that strange curiosity he held from his own instincts.
"Youko… please…do no be so forceful… it only bruises me." Our chests pressed light against the other, his head burying into my shoulder... proving he knew his defeat. "I never would be if you didn't resist me." I responded before I carefully spread him across the bed. With a gentle kiss, I persuaded him to wrap his arms around my neck. Though he had prepared himself for this, his body shook with uncertainty... trembling in anxiety. "Please… do not be to rough." His voice itself shook, making a soft smile cross my lips. "I will Shuuichi... I will" I slowly eased into him, his eyes nervously looking away from me ash is fingers clutched the sheets. In a repetitive motion I continued, giving him soft kisses in hopes to reassure him. Despite how many I had had sex with… this time felt like something new… different. "Youko…" His voice moaned out my name, only urging me to go faster. Was this what it was like to make love? A special bond I could have with no other… I am sorry Kuronue… I was never able to love you. I suppose I am just too conceited… to only be able to truly love myself. With Shuuichi, I was able to drop my complex barriers. With him… I… "…It hurts… Youko" His moans had deepened and he was now panting loudly. "Shh… I am sorry… Shuuichi… just a little longer." Our kisses deepened as we lost ourselves in this insane love. His moans the sweetest melody as I lost myself in ecstasy….
Shuuichi P.O.V.:
I awoke later the next morning, my head throbbing as my body stiffened in pain. I rolled over, watching the white dog search through my belongings. On the table sat a small arrangement of food. I could not help but retreat under my sheets, recalling what had happened just the previous night. The thoughts of how my own 'pet' had his way with me... and even more so the idea of what the future could hold. I felt his wet nose brush against me, and could not help but glare at him "Youko… You are quite the hassle." He seemed to smirk, noticing I could not remove the red tint from my cheeks. Cheer up Shuuichi... I made you breakfast, didn't I? Now get up before it gets cold. I flipped out of my sheets, only to reel back in pain. Gentle or not… Having another man inside me would always have some painful side-effects… "You must be rather happy… Convincing me to be you sex toy must have made you enthralled." He seemed to smirk as I carefully eased myself into my chair. It looked safe enough… and tasted even better. Yes… I was worried I would have to force you every time… and you also seemed to enjoy it. Even as a dog I could hear him chuckle. "… … … You are quite the menace. I still do not even understand why... you wanted to come back to life." I whispered the traditional words before starting my meal. I wanted to be physically close to you, of course. My cheeks turned a dark shade of red. "Stop being so flirtatious, Youko." His paws slammed against top of the desk. I am serious, Shuuichi! With you… I… I feel as if I could do ten times as much as I could in my previous life! He jerked back realizing his own words. It was obvious he had embarrassed himself, and could only hide from my sight when he stumbled off of the desk. "...Youko… You are so strange." Yes… it would take some time… before I got used to my kitsune… and his mischievous games.
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