Asura: All right, all right, I think I've made you guys wait long enough. Sorry for not updating as fast as usual and I'm afraid it's only gonna get harder for me to do so as I'll be a senior this coming year and I mean to get a job. That probably won't leave me a lot of time for more... endearing activities, such as this. :D
Anyway, after ignoring my sister who is watching a movie behind me, here is the sixth chapter of SHADOWED AMBER EYES, aka SAE. Enjoy.
(also, to ILoveKuramaTooMuch, sorry for taking so long. I know you're not a patient person. :D)
Disclaimer: Nyah.
Warning: Huh... you'd think that my saying the word "yaoi" would make people run, but it doesn't... So maybe I should start saying something about ducks and rabbits? ... Riiiiiiight... (btw, this story has nothing to do with ducks and rabbits, unless they're demons that end up being mentioned or killed... :D)
Chapter Six: Only Time Tells
By: Asura Mori
After their heist on the castle, Youko and Kuronue had quickly become partners in crime. Although Youko hadn't thought much of the bat at first, he had, grudgingly, come to admit that the other demon made a good thief.
In fact, Kuronue proved to be the best of his men, always coming out on top in all of his thefts and showing himself to be a natural born leader. Soon, he replaced Yomi as the fox's right-hand man.
Of course, Yomi wasn't too happy about this, but Youko could have cared less what the man liked and disliked. He had failed the fox way too many times to be gripping about his position in this band. He should have been thankful that he was still alive, even if he had fallen out of Youko's favor.
Or at least, that was what Youko believed. And in this little group, what he said, and believed, was law. Failure to follow that law led, ultimately, to death.
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Kuronue watched closely as Youko walked around the camp, a smirk on his handsome face. If the fox was walking around and telling his men something, it meant that Youko was going to be leaving really soon to have some 'alone time'... and that was something Kuronue had no intention of missing out on.
It had taken him four months to figure out Youko's schedule, like when the man had lunch and took baths and such, and now he did everything in his power to make sure he took those same breaks. He would spend as much time as possible with the fox as he could, even if it killed him (which, if Youko ever found out that he'd been spying on him, Kuronue probably would end up getting killed... :D).
The bat perked up when he saw that Youko was walking towards him, though his palms were sweaty with barely controlled anticipation. Today, he would follow the fox and see where the King of Thieves spent his 'alone time'. Nothing would stop him, nothing...
"Kuronue. I'll be leaving for a few days. Make sure the men keep out of trouble."
... Except that. Kuronue bit off a retort as the fox turned to leave, his heart dropping into his stomach. How the hell was he supposed to spy on Youko if he was on babysitting duty?! All his months of planning... RUINED!
... Or maybe not. He smiled evilly as he watched Youko leave, a plan forming inside of his head. Oh, he would get to see his precious fox have his 'alone time'... no matter what.
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"... And that's the situation. So, do you think you could help me out?" Kuronue smiled sweetly at the snake demon, who sighed in exasperation. "Kuronue, why not just give up? Youko has never shown any affection for his men, let alone had a sexual affair with them. Poor Yomi has been trying for years. What makes you, someone who's only been here for four months, think you have a chance?" Skaa asked, his pupiless eyes fixated on the bat.
"Easy. Unlike Yomi, I'm actually going to try." Skaa smirked at the other demon's answer, deeply impressed at the crow's confidence. "If you pull this off, Kuronue, I'll be amazed. Like I said, Youko's not known to have affairs with his men." The snake shrugged then, the scales around his neck sliding together noisily.
"All right. I'll watch the men for you. Go and have fun getting your ass kicked by Youko."
Kuronue slapped Skaa on the back as he ran past, barely able to conceal the hop in his step. All of the men stopped to stare at him, then looked at each other with a knowing smile. Every one of them knew of Kuronue's crush on the fox demon and all of them agreed that the two would make a fine, powerful couple.
Only one of them watched the bat skip off with hate in his eyes.
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It hadn't taken him long to sort out Youko's scent from the other wildlife that roamed the woods and soon he was following a very accurate trail to where the fox was located. Kuronue stopped a few feet away from where the smell strengthened and looked around for a hiding spot. He didn't want Youko to catch him... not too soon, anyway.
He hopped up into a nearby tree and found that it gave him a perfect view of the fox, who was standing at the edge of a very clear, very deep pool of water. All around the pool was an assortment of plants, each more beautiful than the last. There were very few plants that the crow could actually name, though, and on further inspection found that most of the plants were actually herbs.
Looking around, he started naming some of the ones he recognized in his head. Parthenocissus quinquefolia, Angelica archangelica, Inula helenium, Brassica nigra, Drosera rotundifolia... these were just a few of the many different plants that grew in this secret garden. Truthfully, he had always wondered where the fox got all of his ingredients... and now he knew.
Kuronue watched silently as Youko walked past all of the beautiful plants, not even looking at them as he went. The bat demon didn't understand. How could the fox not admire the plants? They were glorious. What could possibly draw his attention away from them...
The bat blinked as he realized that the other demon had finally stopped. He was crouching in front of a very sickly looking plant, a look of total adoration on his face. The fox stroked the plant's leaves softly, whispering to it lovingly. Kuronue felt himself turning red as he watched the fox caress the plant.
There was nothing sexual about what Youko was doing to the plant, yet Kuronue felt himself growing aroused. It had something to do with how Youko was using his hands, Kuronue was sure of it. The way his hands were stroking the plant's leaves so softly, so lovingly... God, he wanted the fox to do that to him...
It wasn't until he almost fell out of the tree that Kuronue came to his senses. What the hell was wrong with him? Getting aroused at the sight of Youko doctoring his plants, what the hell.
He started again when he realized that Youko was now walking away from the plant, a triumphant smirk on his face. Kuronue looked over at the plant and felt his mouth fall open in amazement. What had once been a dying weed was now a blooming bush of blood-colored roses, their petals full and plush, morning dew dripping steadily off of them.
No matter how many times he saw Youko's power, the bat demon couldn't help but be amazed and a little in awe. Youko Kurama was a man who had no qualms about taking life, yet produced such beautiful displays of artwork when he used his demonic power. He took life... and gave it, though only to his plants.
Admiration shone in Kuronue's eyes as he watched the fox make his way back to the front of the pool, his resolve in making the fox his own only strengthening. He wanted Youko, no matter what it took, and he would have him.
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Youko stopped before the pool and stared at his reflection in its clear surface, his golden eyes narrowed. Those eyes. Every time he saw them in any reflective surface, he felt hate surge through his veins. Hatred for his parents who had given birth to him... and hatred for those men who had used him.
All his golden eyes and silver hair did was remind him of how used he was, how dirty. How many people, demons and humans alike, had told him how beautiful he was, how much they loved him? Yet, when he had needed those people the most, they had turned their backs on him. The fox closed his eyes as the memories came flooding back, forcing them back into the recesses of his mind.
He didn't want to remember anymore.
Sighing, Youko started to strip his clothes off. Now that he knew his plants were all right, he wanted to relax. And taking a bath just happened to be really relaxing. When he was finished undressing, the silver-haired demon stepped into the pool, the water rippling languidly around his legs. He smiled as his reflection was marred by the ripples and lowered his body into the water, stopping only when it reached his neck. He closed his eyes in silent bliss and allowed himself to forget everything up to that point...
Until he heard something hit the ground. He shot out of the water, his pale hand going to his silver hair and withdrawing a single rose from there. He focused his youkai into it, watching as it changed into a long, thorny whip, then prepared to attack whatever had fallen.
The fox was more than a little annoyed when he saw Kuronue's head pop out above a bush, then became completely pissed off when the bat had the gall to wave at him.
"I thought I told you..." Youko growled, pulling his youkai out of the whip and reverting it back into a rose, "... to watch the men and make sure they stayed out of trouble."
Kuronue shrugged, a cocky smirk on his face. "You did. Skaa offered to do it for me."
Youko scowled darkly at him, then sighed. "Do you ever listen to anything I ever say? Or do you just annoy me on purpose?" He finally asked, glancing at the dark-haired demon.
"A little bit of both, actually. I just like to mix it up once in a while, even combine the two when I can... to see just how far I can push you."
"You're testing your luck just a little too much this time around, bat." The fox growled, getting out of the pool and going over to Kuronue. He stopped in front of the other demon, stark naked, and smiled in amusement at the look of lust in the bat's eyes. So not even Kuronue could fight his lust...
"I know why you're here, Kuronue." He continued, his golden eyes glittering. "I'm not blind, you know. I see the way you look at me, the same way that Yomi looks at me. I know that you followed me here tonight to 'claim' me. And I want you to know..."
He leaned forward, his lips just barely brushing against the bat's ear, making Kuronue shiver. "I am not easily claimed." He whispered, licking the shell of the dark-haired man's ear. Kuronue drew back quickly, his hand shooting to his ear, his eyes wide as he looked at Youko. "Wait... so does that mean...?" He asked slowly, not sure if he understood the meaning of the fox's words.
Youko smiled and crossed his arms, his tail swishing lazily behind him. "It means that I'll become your lover... for now. But know this, bat." He warned as Kuronue face broke out into a grin, "If you do not satisfy me in any way or if I become tired of you, I will leave you. Also, I will not allow you to dominate me. I am not some pet to be owned. If we are to be lovers, it's to be as equals. Is that understood?"
Kuronue nodded enthusiastically, then pulled the fox into his arms. "All right. I agree to your terms... for now anyways."
Youko looked up at him with a frown. "There you go again. Always half-assing." He leaned against the bat then, his frown becoming a soft smile. "But I guess that's what I like about you... sort of."
"Sort of? What the hell is this 'sort of' about?" Kuronue growled, though he was silenced by Youko kissing him. "Shut up. You're annoying." The dark-haired demon smiled as he felt the fox's arms twine about his neck, more than a little enticed at the sight of Youko's naked body against him. Besides, the order to shut up was one that he was more than willing to follow.
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Kuronue followed obediently as Youko pulled him towards the pool, stripping his clothes off along the way. The fox demon said nothing as the bat did this, only allowed himself a brief look of amusement before he was once more towing the other demon into the water. Besides, that short look at the dark-haired man only made it easier to imagine what he'd be like as a lover.
And Youko was finding that thought to be a bit more appealing now that he had had a look at the bat's body. Truthfully, Kuronue was everything he looked for in a partner, minus the disobedience and annoying attitude. The bat was clever, strong, and made a good leader. He could be cruel when he needed to be, but was more or less fair to all of the men (except for Yomi, whom he just seemed to love pissing off).
All good qualities, not only for his right-hand man, but for his partner in bed.
He chuckled lightly, drawing a quirked eyebrow from the bat demon, but he ignored the obvious question. Why spoil a good night with talk? Once the two of them were waist deep in the water, Youko finally turned to look at Kuronue. For one second, the fox found himself hesitating. Did he really want to go through with this? He had intentionally never slept with any of his men, not wanting to gain any attachment for one of them in the case that they died.
To everyone around him, he was cruel and heartless, never allowing anyone else to get close. Yet at this moment he was allowing himself to let someone see past that cold exterior, see past all of his hate and need to be strong. That thought made him hesitate. Did he really want to let someone inside of his heart, even as a lover?
The bat demon must have seen his hesitance and known it for what is was, because he took Youko's hand in his own and kissed the very tip of the fox's pointer finger, all the while staring at the silver-haired kitsune. Youko drew his hand away from the other demon, a sly smile on his face now. So, the bat wanted to play that game, did he? Well, so be it. He would play with the demon for a while...
But he would never fall in love with Kuronue. He couldn't allow himself to. He, the Spirit Fox, could afford no vulnerabilities... and Kuronue would not become his Achilles' Heel.
With that comforting thought (Asura: What...?), Youko pushed Kuronue down so that the other man was now sitting in the water, then proceeded to straddle Kuronue's hips, his mouth finding the bat's neck. Kuronue blinked, surprised by the fox's actions, and then he shrugged. Hey, if the fox wanted to get in his pants, even if he wasn't currently wearing any, then so be it. He leaned around the kitsune so that he could reach the other demon's neck, placing light kisses along Youko's jugular and making the fox stop his ministrations, if only to glare at him.
"Obnoxious brat." Youko growled, licking his lips as he let his eyes roam over the other man's body. "What can I say? I have a thing for insubordination." The bat shrugged, making the fox groan inwardly as he felt Kuronue's growing erection brush across his entrance. In revenge, he once more attacked the dark-haired demon's neck, biting and licking there harshly. He knew he had brushed against a sensitive area when he heard the bat whimper and he grinned in response.
Torture time.
Youko bit the area just above Kuronue's collar bone, making the bat moan. So, the obsidian-eyed demon liked it rough. Excellent. So did he. Kuronue must have realized this after a while, as he soon took to scrapping his nails over the fox's pale flesh, leaving bloody marks as he went lower and lower. Youko growled as the pain hit, pulling back from the bat's neck and instead claiming his mouth, forcing his tongue inside the other demon's obliging orifice.
They continued like this for a few minutes, each trying to see how much pain the other could endure, all the while touching each other lovingly in some way. Youko bit back a yelp as he felt Kuronue bite around his chest, his nipples and cock growing hard at the action. Seeing this, the bat lowered his mouth to one of the fox's hardened nubs, licking the pink flesh tenderly as his hand fastened roughly around Youko's erection, making the kitsune arch into the bat's touch.
In retaliation Youko reached down in between their two bodies and grabbed the bat's own erection, stroking it harshly. Kuronue was once more reminded of how the fox had looked while tending to his plants, how sexually arousing it had been. He bit back a moan as he felt heat sear through his body, then glanced up at Youko through lidded eyes as he heard the fox chuckle.
"A bit quick, don't you think?" The fox snickered, holding his hand before his mouth, his fingers sticky with the bat's cum, "How amusing." He licked his fingers clean, his golden eyes never leaving Kuronue's obsidian ones as he did so, making the bat all the more aroused.
"That's not very nice of you, fox." Kuronue whispered, drawing Youko closer to him so that his cock was positioned near the fox's entrance, "You left the job unfinished." Youko looked down at the bat's erection, his face mirroring something close to amusement. "Indeed I have... I guess I'll have to fix that then, won't I?"
And before Kuronue could say or do anything, Youko had once more taken the bat's cock into his hands, but now he was leading it to his entrance, a sly smile on his face. Kuronue moaned as he felt Youko's warmth engulf him, loving how tight the fox felt above him. Youko also seemed to be enjoying the combining of their two bodies, though his pants were a lot more reserved as he moved himself slowly up and down on the bat's body, searching for that point where the two of them would both enjoy the action.
Kuronue knew the kitsune had found it when he felt Youko's inner caves clench tightly around his member, almost pushing the bat into climax. Damn, the fox felt so good riding him. The bat threw his head back as Youko continued to ride him, his body synchronized with the movements of the kitsune's hips. Youko's pace continued to increase, his moans and Kuronue's filling the night air.
The water of the pool sloshed around their bodies as their continued pace disturbed the water's surface, only adding to the two demon's pleasure. Kuronue felt Youko clench tightly around him once more and knew that he was at his limit. He looked at the fox - no, his fox - in the eye, signaling that he was reaching his climax. Youko nodded his accord, also at his limit.
The two came together in a blinding flash of ecstasy, both screaming the others name. Kuronue had never seen the fox so unreserved, so free... He liked it. Reaching forward, he cupped Youko's face and forced the fox to look at him. Both were smiling serenely, feeling more relaxed than they had ever felt.
"Never show that face to anyone else, you hear me?" Kuronue purred, kissing his fox lightly. Youko pulled away, scowling playfully at his lover. "How dare you give me orders, bat. I think you need to be punished a bit more..." It was a hint and not even a subtle one, but Kuronue didn't care. Chuckling, he leaned forward and ran his hand through the kitsune's silver hair, as his other hand found Youko's entrance.
"I think I like this form of punishment." The bat purred as the two of them proceeded to once again make love.
Yomi watched the two demons from a nearby tree, his dark eyes glittering with hatred as he watched Kuronue defile his beloved fox. The bastard would pay...
To be continued...
Asura: YAY! KUROUNE AND YOUKO FINALLY HAD SEX! I'm so... proud... (turns to look at Kuronue) So, when can I expect my nieces and nephews?
Kuronue: Um... I don't think it works that way...
Youko: Yeah, I can't get pregnant. Besides... (points at Kuronue)... even if either of us could get pregnant, it would be that idiot over there.
Kuronue: Who are you calling an idiot?
Youko: I wonder.
Asura: As do I...
Kuronue: Fine. See if I ever have sex with Youko again.
Asura: Oh, you will...
Kuronue: ... I don't like the way you said that.
Youko: Face it love. She controls our lives at this moment. Just... enjoy it.
Asura: While you can. :D
Youko and Kuronue: ... What?
