Kagura walked in the shade of her umbrella when she fell upon a shop selling Amantos clothes. Among many Zunborans articles displayed behind the shopwindow, she spotted a beautiful red and gold Qipao from her homeland.
Looking at her reflection in the glass, all she could see was a girl hiding beneath an umbrella with roomy and dark manly clothes. When she recalled the way Kamui had looked at her when she was wearing the kimono he had bought for her, she wondered how he could usually find her attractive.
How would he react if she decided to buy and wear that tight and bright womanly dress? Will he compliment her? Will he be pleased? Will he be... aroused?
Eager to make him a little surprise, she entered the shop to finally get out with her new dress on. Two high slits on each side exposed her long white legs and the thin brocade fabric stuck to her curves like a second skin.
Her cheerful smile wider than ever, she hummed happily until a group of guy bumped her shoulder, making her loose her grip on the purple sunshade.
Pissed off, her glare gleamed with rage while her empty hand ached to feel the dying beats of their hearts.
-You little pieces of shit… she hissed between her teeth.
Her low but very clear growl rang into their ears. Turning around to look at the crazy bitch, they prompted her to repeat if, of course, she had the guts to.
But Kagura's happy mood had long dropped and she didn't feel like playing with trash like them... no, she would simply destroy their ugly faces and cool her nerves into their fresh blood.
-You heard me loud and clear, shitheads.
As she turned to face them, the awfully bright sun of Edo blinded her for a second, stopping her moves and forcing her to shade herself with her arm until her sight would get used to the light. Meanwhile, one of the men was already holding his clenched fist high in the air, ready to punch a frail-looking girl like her.
Eyelids fluttering a last time, her eyes suddenly widened at the broad back standing before her. Interposing himself between the Yato and the bastards, a man had caught the scoundrel's fist, saving the poor damsel in distress. She eyed him while he twisted her prey's arm.
-You punks wanna fight? What about a lil' one-on-one with me instead of a four-on-one with a lady?
In the blink of an eye, the flaxen-haired man had neutralized the four guys alone.
Kagura wasn't really impressed by his speed or strength –though it wasn't that bad for a human- but his very faint blood thirst and the fact he had protected her had made her heart skip a beat.
Despite being a girl, never someone other than Kamui had ever tried to protect Kagura. All her life, only her beloved big brother had always been the one and only to shield her with his body, both in their childhood as nowadays.
Thing is, everyone knew how strong the Yato girl was and how unnecessary it was to even try such suicidal move when she was fighting! Yet it was an act of both bravery and gallantry which she secretly esteemed.
When Sougo turned to check on the girl, she seemed surprised and, for a brief moment, he felt like bewitched by her unusual beauty. Never, had he seen anyone with such a pale and fair skin as white as the snow itself and whose flames colored hair blazed like real ones.
-You…
"…can't be a living being from this shitty world…" He refrained from blurting aloud.
-Are you okay, Miss?
She kept silent, gazing at his peculiar eyes, red like blood.
Trying to get her out of her daze, he pursued his talk.
-I'm a policeman from the Shinsengumi, you're safe now
The 'Shinsengumi' word brought her back to her senses.
-Um… my umbrella… She voiced, searching for her life-saving accessory.
Picking it up a few steps ahead, Sougo extended the sunshade back to her.
-You're not from here, are you? He asked, genuinely curious.
-Obviously! Snorted Kagura. I'm not—
"—a poor little weakling like you mere earthlings are."
Then, what?
"I am an Amanto descending from one of the three greatest warrior species of the universe. I am one of the strongest within the Yato tribe. I am the Vice Captain of a squadron created for the only purpose of destroying anything standing in the path of the most powerful crime syndicate. I am a woman whose biggest talent is to steal one's life. I am Kamui's little sister and I am his mate; I am Kagura."
She swallowed.
-I'm not from this town. I'm coming from… far away…
-Oh… China, I presume?
She blinked.
-Wha-?
-Your dress, he gestured. It's Chinese, right?
"No, it's a Yato gown, you dumbass!"
If not for the help he had given to her earlier –even if she had no need for it in the first place- Kagura would have killed him just now.
-I… I have to go.
-Huh?
Without further delay, the redhead quickly began to walk away. After a few steps, she stopped for a second, still turning her back to him.
-…thank you… for earlier… she mumbled.
He smirked.
-My pleasure~
Hiding under her parasol, she resumed her walk at a fast pace as if trying to flee from him.
Sougo wasn't the kind of man to bother with women, but he thought that perhaps he should have at least asked for her name?
-So? What are we gonna do? Asked Abuto to his Captain.
-Isn't it obvious? Replied the redhead.
The old one sighed.
-I had a feeling you would say that…
-What are you sweating for, Abuto? Shrugged Kamui.
-What, you ask… there's something I really don't like about it. Why we, Amantos and space pirates, should take care of a handful of earthlings?! Especially us, the 7th division!
-Well, now that the Harusame works with the Bakufu, it's normal for us to help them, right? Cleaning is our job and we just happened to be on Earth, so…
-I don't like to be involved with humans; they're greedy creatures which can't be trusted and you're so reckless you're jumping right into their trap!
-Relaaaax~ You said it yourself; they're just a handful of earthlings, after all~ Plus, they only have one small ship! I'll go by myself so you'll stay here with Kagura.
Abuto's eyes grew wide and his voice loud.
-ARE YOU NUTS?!
-Nope, I'm a Yato~ He replied cheerfully. I know we can't trust any of them, but this is nothing and I alone will be more than enough to handle it~
-Oi, OI! I understand that you want to protect your sister, but none of us is that weak! We should accomp—
-Kagura will quietly stay here, he cut, and you, Abuto, will make sure she won't make a fuss and that Housen will keep his hands off her~
The old Yato frowned.
-I see your point, but you are the one being the most in danger here…
-Abuto... growled Kamui. I am the Captain, he stressed, so follow my orders… or else, I'll kill you~ he added with a smile.
Kamui looked at his subordinate in a way the veteran understood nothing he could do or say would change his mind.
-I'm not planning to die, he reassured. And you better not interrupt me when I finally found myself a samurai…
The old Yato sighed heavily, his shoulders slumping in resignation.
-I heard about him, by the way. This Takasugi guy… seems like he's quite the sneaky one…
-Heeeh~ Are you worried about me~? Sneered the redhead.
-IDIOT! What would we do if our Captain gets killed by someone like this, HUH?!
-Ha ha ha~! You are worried after all~
-Stop joking around!
-Don't worry, waved Kamui, I'll be back in no time~ he winked.
-And you think that would suffice for the damsel to agree?!
-Actually… I don't plan to tell her, so you better keep your mouth shut~
-Wha-?!
Kamui knew Kagura would react way worse than Abuto if he ever tried to tell her...
First, she would complain about the boring fact to be put aside while he would enjoy the fight all alone and next, she would obviously worry about the suspicious request of the Admiral, especially when she hated him more than anyone. Hence, it was better not to say a thing and come back as if nothing had ever happened.
Yet, he couldn't shake off that uneasiness knowing she would stay in Yoshiwara... Even with her strength and Abuto at her side, he knew she wouldn't be safe as long as the Boss Housen was around.
-It won't be long, but if she's up before I'm done, get her and wait for me aboard our ship.
Recognizing the grumpy voice of a certain hairy and old Yato as he complained about something, Kagura leaned her back against a wall, her leg bent and arms crossed while she waited for the both of them –especially the smaller one- to walk past her position.
-So? What did our Idiot Admiral want? She asked.
Kamui blinked at her.
-What's this?
-It's a Yato Quipao~
-I can see that. I mean why are you dressed like this?
-Whaaat~ You don't like it? She pouted. And you, Abuto? Do you not like it?
The man peered at her from head to toe. That slinky dress plus her womanly curves... the little rabbit sure had well grown!
-Well, it certainly fit your figure quite nicely… he confessed before to clear his throat at the uneasy feeling of his Captain glaring dangerously at him.
Excusing himself, he let the two siblings alone in the corridor.
-How can you even think of fighting in such… bodycon dress? Snorted Kamui.
Smiling to him, she spun on her toe to throw one of her powerful circular kick at his face, stopping only one inch away from his ear. Both speed and strength of her demonstrative blow were such that a strong gust of wind brushed his bangs and braid away for a short time.
He stared at her, not impressed in the slightest.
-As you can see, I can still fight~ she bawled.
-And I can see your panty~ he retorted in the same tone.
She smirked.
-Does it turn you on…?
-It's not displeasing, but I wouldn't go that far either…
Her eyes narrowed. She should have taken off her underwear, just to tease him a little more...
-Do you realize that anyone you'll kick will see it? He inquired. Unless… you intend to aim your kicks only at me from now on…? He taunted.
-Awww… does it bother you, perhaps~? She mocked. You always send off your preys with a smile, I could show mine something more… interesting, she stressed.
His jaw clenched.
Stepping closer, he grabbed her nape and abruptly pulled her face to crash his mouth over hers. It was a rough and forceful yet very sensual kiss which she quickly agreed to deepen.
Kamui may well say whatever he wanted to her -that he wasn't bothered or even turned on- Kagura knew better than that.
Her gaze was hazy and full of lust when he pulled away, their lips so close she could still taste him with her tongue.
-I do like that dress, he confessed while resting his forehead against hers, but it'd be a shame to get it dirty, right?
-That's why I chose it in red~ she breathed against him.
-Oh? What if it get's ripped? He whispered, drawing circles on her skin.
-As if someone could even lay a finger on me…
-Quite cocky, aren't we~?
-Why don't you admit that you're jealous? She taunted, locking her eyes on his.
Avoiding her question, he held her gaze for a brief time before to ask in his turn.
-Would you take it off if I'd say it?
-Perhaps… she purred.
He cupped her face, gently stroking her cheek with his thumb while gazing at her lovingly.
-I don't want anyone to look at you…
Nibbling at her plump flesh, he confessed between light pecks.
-You're mine, Kagura.
-Quite bossy, aren't we~? But…is that all…? She prompted while he played with her lips.
-Well…
He slightly bit her lower one.
-Perhaps I just…
And licked the upper one.
-Want to keep you for myself… he whispered.
She fought the urge to succumb to his advances and rape him here and now.
-And…? She dug further.
He left her lips to trail kisses on her jaw.
-And I…
Until he reached her neck.
-May be jealous… he avowed as he sucked her soft skin.
Her heart skipped a beat at the word.
She could have been proud for achieving to make him spill the beans, but she was just happy. So happy she couldn't refrain from smiling, her chest growing warm as it meant so much to her. She loved when he was possessive and bold enough to show or say it outside the bedroom.
She groaned in delight until he stopped to look back at her.
Then, he gave her a big smooch, pressing strongly his lips against hers.
-Go get changed, now~ he ordered with a bright and wide smile.
EDIT: I completely forgot about it (lol) but Sougo has now been added to the main cast