Going farther out but still within the perimeter of the compound Nen stopped glancing around.
"This seems like a good spot." Jin said from beside him. Nodding his head Nen agreed.
He felt nervous and had been apprehensive to bring it up to Jin but now that they had a daughter he felt a need for a stronger commitment.
"Alright." Nen stated to himself before turning to Jin. "Do you have any questions before we start?"
"I think just one; how do we know when the other submits?" He asked.
"When one of us is incapacitated and the other can lay their mark, that is how you will know you submit." Nen replied.
"Getting bit by you was not in my plans for today." Looking at his mate he could tell how important this was for Nen. Nen had explained it a few days before which prompted Jin to work out a good time for Sana to take Nozumi.
Now armed with not only his weapons but also some quick made defense powders he felt he could take down Nen without inflicting any serious harm or long lasting effects.
To date neither had seen the other actually engaged in battle so their techniques and moves were unknown to one another. Needless to say it would be interesting.
As Nen smirked at him and walked a few paces away Jin readied himself gripping the handles of his blades. Turning to him Nen spun his naginata around with both hands to balance it out in his own grip.
Both taking their stance Jin watched Nen carefully knowing how fast he could move and was not above using fangs and claws to gain an advantage.
Studying Jin Nen noted he was in a more defensive position waiting for him to move. Only a few steps towards him and Nen would be able to sweep the pole arm of his weapon to catch Jin off balance.
Easily he was much stronger than his human mate and could pounce on him once he was on the ground.
"Do something." Jin said finally sounding irritated.
"You first." Nen replied smugly.
"Yeah right, I know what you're going to do." Jin retorted narrowing his eyes at him.
"Do you demon slayer?" He taunted. "Then you should not have a problem with countering, since you know what I have planned."
Jin let out a groan that sounded more like a growl before squaring his shoulders and running at Nen. Waiting patiently until he was within reach Nen swept down and across to knock Jins legs off balance with the pole arm.
Jin tucked himself into a ball and somersaulted to his right. Going into a kneeling stance he countered with one of his blades to stop Nen from striking
him.
As Nen bared down more of his weight into his attack Jin brought up his other weapon knocking the naginata away for him to stand and jump back as Nen swept for him again.
Moving quickly to the other side Jin zigzagged to get closer to him. Seeing his advantage he tossed one of his blades at Nen at an angle forcing it to take on a circular spin as it flew.
Seeing this Nen doubled down and brought his weapon up to protect his face. As he did so Jin reached into his pouch taking a handful of nemuidesu powder.
Within an arms length of Nen he threw the powder at him and leapt back watching as his mate closed his eyes and sneezed despite appearing to try to hold his breath.
Leaping back further from Jin, Nen quickly rubbed at his face. The powder didn't hurt to breathe in like the smoke from the mahi leaves did or burn his eyes but he felt its effects.
His vision was already hazy and his body wanted to fall to the ground. Shaking his head and trying to force as much powder from his nostrils he saw Jin coming towards him again.
Dropping the weapon he decided to meet him halfway. Running at him his legs felt like lead weights as he tackled Jin to the ground around his waist.
Having the wind knocked out of him Jin gagged and tried to pull air into his lungs. Nens eyes had turned a violet color and his face had red jagged stripes on either side.
Going wide eyed Jin coughed as he realized he had just possibly made a severe error.
"Nen!" He managed out in an attempt to reel him back in. Jin knew that some demons could lose their more logical sides to their demonic energy and he was not sure if Nen was one of them.
"What's wrong Jin? Am I frightening you?" Nen questioned through his elongated fangs. Smirking at him as he lowered his head the action made him feel even drowsier but raising his energy level did help with it.
"Yeah, a little." Jin countered wiggling underneath him before shuddering as Nens tongue licked up the side of his neck. "I haven't seen you in any demon form yet. I got worried you were going to eat me."
"Oh I most certainly am going to do something of the like to you mate." Chucking at his words Jin frowned.
"Before you do can I at least have a kiss?" Jin asked defeatedly. Growling softly Nen ran his nose up his cheek settling his lips against his. Flicking his tongue out he licked at the flesh immediately tasting something bitter.
Withdrawing quickly he held Jin down still staring at him with wide eyes. On the other hand Jin smirked up at him as if in victory.
Nen scraped his tongue along his fangs to try and rid it of the acrid taste. Spitting to the side of them in an attempt not to swallow down whatever it was Jin had dosed him with he shook his head again to straighten himself out.
"Nen, let me up." Jin said sternly. Obliging Nens body moved on its own accord despite him not wanting to move away from him. "Good boy. Now sit on the ground."
Doing as he was told Nen stared up at him confused.
"What did you use on me?" He questioned curiously.
"A little something I came up with with Lady Ikus help. She is a mad genius when it comes to potions, ointments and infusions. Even she wasn't entirely sure what the outcome would be but in short I put some of her concoction on my lips and you are very open to suggestion now." Jin smiled widely as he knelt down in front of Nen.
Taking his chin between two of his fingers Jin squared his gaze at him taking note how the powder had given his eyes a glossy sheen or perhaps it was his demon energy.
Either way he found his husbands gaze extremely alluring. Nen smirked at him and leaned into his touch.
"Jin, that is what drew me to you, to take as my mate. Your ability to overpower and dominate me." Nen said softly rubbing his head against his hand.
"Why you want me to I have no idea." He replied shaking his head gently. "Not that I don't enjoy it under controlled circumstances."
Leaning into him Jin placed his forehead to Nens and nuzzled his nose the way he liked it. Letting out a soft whine he felt Jin reaching underneath his kimono to trace his collarbone.
Exposing the side of his chest Jin saw more markings on his skin. Running his fingertips over them gently he wondered where else Nen had them. He didn't intend to fully take advantage of him in his altered state but was curious all the same.
"I want you to mark me and I want to mark you as well." Jin said.
"That's…unconventional." Nen replied with a small smirk.
"We are a human and demon raising a human child in a compound made up of demons, humans, and half-breeds. There is nothing conventional about this relationship." He laughed out softly.
"You are right." Nen purred out reaching to Jin to loosen his armor. Untying his sash he opened the top part of his chest plate to run his hand down the skin tight cloth.
Similarly Jin untied the leather straps that held the wooden spikes to Nens shoulders and chest plate removing them from him. Nen reached around to undo the clasps that held Jins top on him and peeled away the clothing from his torso.
Moving to straddle Nens lap Jin pushed down the shoulders of his kimono wrapping his arms around his shoulders. Kissing Nens neck he moved to just underneath his collarbone where he had been told a mating mark should be placed.
Pulling Jin closer into his lap he grabbed his thighs and lightly dug his claws into his pants. "Go ahead." He encouraged.
Taking a breath Jin closed his eyes and opened his mouth biting down hard on the exposed flesh. Feeling Nens skin pop open and his husbands growl deepen he removed his teeth sucking on the bruised bite.
Backing away slightly he looked at the mark before looking at Nen who had his own eyes closed. Tightening his grip around his neck and shoulders caused him to meet Jins gaze.
Without another word Nen moved fast piercing the skin below Jins collarbone with his sharp canines.
"Ah! Your teeth are sharp!" Jin shouted out flinching somewhat and squeezing his legs around Nen. Breathing heavily as he watched the other lick at the wound the pain began to subside somewhat.
After a few moments Nen moved his head back up nuzzling under Jins jaw letting out a contented sigh.
"So, that's it?" Jin asked after a few moments had passed.
"More or less." Nen said his voice sounding tired. Moving off of him Jin laid him down to rest his head in his lap. Tracing the mark on Nens chest he had left made him feel an enormous amount of pride that he had been able to attract such an impressive partner.
"Nen. I love you." Jin whispered lowering his head to kiss the top of his husbands.
"Love you." Nen replied softly before he succumbed to the effects of Jins assault.