Here we are at Chapter 22. It's time for a special moment between Fuyumi and Emilia. I do not own Code Vein or Skeleton Knight. They belong to their respective owners. I only own my OCs. Here's chapter 22. Enjoy.

Chapter 22: Becoming One

A few days have passed since Fuyumi revealed her origins to her friends and future family. The emotional roller coaster from that drained Fuyumi. She had previously gone out of the city for a job and got a quick drink along the way, but she was still exhausted from it all. She actually went with Elane this time around.

"So, I hear you've been on a few jobs with Anelia. I hope you two have been getting along," Fuyumi notes as they make their way back to the city.

"She's a nice girl. Even though she's a human, she has no issue with me being an elf, and I find myself comfortable around her. Umi seems to like her too," Elane looks up to see said spirit creature flying above them.

"Yes, Anelia is quite adorable. She can be fun to tease sometimes too. I'm just glad you haven't gotten trouble yet while in town. I wasn't expecting that much patience out of you. But, then again, you were able to accept my origins, so I guess you do," Fuyumi notes.

"Please, you're basically like a vampire that doesn't burn in sunlight. My people aren't allies with vampires, mind you, but we like humans even less. However, you have helped my kin, so I know I can trust you. It's actually nice to think you have so much trust in me to reveal your biggest secret," Elane replies.

At this point, Umi flies down to land on Fuyumi's shoulder, who pets her under her chin.

"We'll find out what happened to the rest of your kin and why they were being kidnapped. We'll head out on another journey soon. For now, it's best to rest a little and regain our strength. Besides, I was mentally exhausted after that talk about me and my story," Fuyumi sighs.

"I'm aware. Actually, my father had to drill it into my skull not to rush into this, despite how much I want to. I made that mistake once before... and nearly killed an innocent because of it," Elane says regretfully.

"You want to save your people. There's nothing wrong with that. But, if you're not careful, then you'll end up in a situation where you'll be the one in need of saving. Besides, I never blamed you for that. I truly wanted us to be friends because we wanted the same thing," Fuyumi says.

"Friends with humans. And, well... you. I never thought I'd see the day," Elane shakes her head.

"I know it's difficult, and I'm sure it will be even more so down the road. That's why it's good to have friends and people you can count on. Besides, if someday, there is a true peace between humans and elves, then stuff like this will soon become a thing of the past. Isn't that something to work towards as well?" Fuyumi asks.

"Maybe, but... I'm just not ready to trust all humans. Not yet. Not after everything their people have done to mine," Elane says.

"No need to rush into thing just yet. Just know that whatever comes your way, you won't have to face it alone. I'm here for you, as are everyone else. No matter what," Fuyumi says.

"Thank you... Fuyumi," Elane replies.

During one evening after eating dinner with everyone, Fuyumi takes a trip to the baths at the manor. The bath is large and luxurious. They have separate ones for the men and women, and for the duke's family and the servants. Luckily for Fuyumi, she has the bath all to herself. Soaking into the hot water, Fuyumi breathes a heavy sigh of relief.

"These past few days have felt like one drawn out mission. I never thought I'd still have a home after all that," Fuyumi leans against the edge of the bath.

A moment later, she hears footsteps and looks back to see Anelia walking over, her body wrapped in a towel.

"Oh, Fuyumi, sorry, am I intruding?" Anelia asks as she glances away.

Fuyumi looks away, "Uh, no, you're fine. I should probably get out now,"

"No, no, it's fine!," Anelia stops her. "I don't mind... if we take a bath together," her blush says otherwise as she steps into the bath near Fuyumi.

Fuyumi can't help but make a quick glance at Anelia's form. Her body is less developed than Fuyumi's, but as always, she's got the cuteness factor that makes people want to spoil her. Meanwhile, Anelia's blush gets deeper when she sneaks a glance at Fuyumi's perfect body. Though, she tries to keep her eyes from going too far down.

"Man, it almost feels like I'm stepping into criminal waters here," Fuyumi thinks as she tries to keep her eyes off Anelia. "So, have you been getting along well with Elane?"

"Y-Yeah, she's been fine. She at least seems to trust me well enough. Though, sometimes, I feel like I have to make sure she doesn't get into trouble or cause trouble in town. Going out on quests helps. She's also hoping to get back on the road to find out more about her missing kin," Anelia says.

"We'll figure out where to go next soon. A lot has happened recently, and I really needed time to rest. Too much of something is no good," Fuyumi says.

"By the way, can I ask you something?" Anelia asks.

"Go ahead," Fuyumi inclines.

"Have you ever had the urge to... you know, drink human blood?" Anelia asks.

"Well... the feeling has popped up a time or two. It's not so much human blood as it is blood in general. The fresher, the better. It can be powerful at times, but I've usually been able to keep myself in check. Though, as I said before, I don't want to drink from bad or evil humans. People like them disgust me, and I don't want their blood inside me. I guess that sound stupid, doesn't it," Fuyumi explains.

"No, it sounds... like you, strangely enough. You're a good person. You've kept yourself from hurting people because that's not who you are," Anelia says.

"Thank you, Anelia," Fuyumi smiles, while Anelia smiles back.

Fuyumi leaves a few minutes after that while Anelia stays for a bit longer. Later that night, Fuyumi is sleeping in her room when she hears the sound of her door opening and then closing, hearing the door get locked. She sits up to find Emilia standing next to her bed in a light blue nightgown. Emilia says nothing as she slowly sits on her bed. The two women just stare at one another for what feels like hours. Finally, Emilia crawls over, her face just an inch from Fuyumi's. Fuyumi takes the initiative and brings their lips together, her hand cupping Emilia's cheek. Their kiss is slow and sensual. Fuyumi wraps her arms around Emilia, pulling her onto her lap as Emilia wraps her arms around her neck. They remain this way for a few minutes as their kissing grows more passionate. Fuyumi rolls around, bringing Emilia under her on the bed. They finally separate for air, staring into each other's eyes. A moment later, they renew their kissing. Fuyumi's lips slowly drift from Emilia's cascading across her jaw line and down her neck. Emilia lets out a few moans from the contact, arching her head back to allow more access. Fuyumi enjoys the taste of Emilia beneath her, wanting more. She happily sucks on her neck, leaving one hickie to mark her. As she drifts lower, she finds her path blocked by Emilia's nightgown. Fuyumi reaches up to the straps and after getting silent permission from Emilia, she pulls down, revealing Emilia's supple breasts. Emilia blushes at the exposure, feeling a little embarrassed. The reaction only makes Fuyumi smile more.

Fuyumi looms over her breasts a moment longer before she starts planting kisses all over, one each breast and in the valley between.

"Mmph, Fuyumi..." Emilia moans from the teasing.

"You're so cute, Emilia," Fuyumi notes before finally taking one erect nipple into her mouth.

The action makes Emilia gasp as Fuyumi begins suckling it and rolling her tongue around it. She squirms beneath Fuyumi, unused to such contact. Fuyumi's hand reaches up to give similar attention to her other breast, strengthening the feeling. Fuyumi enjoys the way Emilia reacts to her attention. She increases the pressure on her breasts, making Emilia curl under her. Soon enough, she switches breasts and continue the same pattern. Emilia can feel herself getting hotter. Who knew that Fuyumi would be so well-versed in this type of thing. Fuyumi fondles her breasts all over, preventing Emilia from staying quiet.

"Oh, Fuyumi, I didn't think... you'd be this... good. Ooohh," Emilia moans.

Fuyumi finally shows mercy and releases her breasts, "Your moans are quite pleasing to the ear, Emilia," she sits up and pulls off her shirt (she's never been one for fancy nightgowns), showing her own well-endowed chests. Emilia becomes mesmerized by the scene. "It wouldn't be fair if I were to have a taste of your chest, but you don't get a taste of mine," Fuyumi's chest looms above her. "Go on, have a taste of me,"

Emilia just stares at the boobs before her eyes. She thought she was prepared for this, but apparently not. Gulping, she leans up to take one nipple into her mouth, playing with it with her tongue. Fuyumi moans, loving the attention.

"So, this is what it feels like. I never thought it would feel this good. I wonder what it must be like down there," Fuyumi thinks as she enjoys the feeling of Emilia on her breast.

Emilia sucks on her nipple, pulling on it even, and then shifts to the second breast. Fuyumi's arms shake a little bit, but she stays up above Emilia. Emilia is almost like a baby, hoping to get some milk. After she's had her fill, Emilia frees her boobs, giving Fuyumi a moment. However, her eyes end up focusing on Emilia's neck. Though it's not exposed, she kind still get a hint of Emilia's blood. It's strong. Emilia seems to figure out what she's thinking.

"Fuyumi, if you really want to... then I don't mind," Emilia leans her head back.

"But Emilia, I don't want to view you as some kind of food," Fuyumi is hesitant to do so.

"Fuyumi, it's not you having me as a meal. It's a part of me becoming a part of you. It's okay," Emilia encourages her.

Fuyumi takes a deep breath before leaning down. Once she finds a good spot, she sinks her fangs into Emilia's neck, making Emilia gasp. There is a little pain at first from the penetration, but then it's replaced by a strong euphoric feeling. Meanwhile, Fuyumi enjoys the taste of Emilia's blood. She's normally fed on animals and occasionally monsters. But the blood of a human has a far greater taste to it. No wonder it was considered so strong before. Emilia starts moaning even more from the feeling. Fuyumi releases her after a few more sips and heals the puncture marks. She notices how red Emilia's cheeks are. Did that really turn her on that much?

"That was... That was..." Emilia can't finish between her gasps.

"You were delicious Emilia. But, I think I'd like to see what you taste like... down there," Fuyumi licks her lips.

Emilia nods slowly and leans her body up, allowing Fuyumi to pull her nightgown all the way down, exposing her white panties, with a noticeable wet spot in the middle. Fuyumi smirks at her handiwork before lopping her fingers around the panties and slowly pulls them down. She takes in the beauty of Emilia's most personal region, seeing it shine from her juices.

"Fuyumi, please don't stare too much. It's embarrassing, and it's... my first time," Emilia looks away.

Fuyumi places a hand on her cheek to get her to look at her, "You are so beautiful, Emilia. There's nothing to be embarrassed about," and then she kisses Emilia again.

As they kiss, Fuyumi's hand drifts down across her beloved's body until it stops between her legs. Her hand rubs and teases Emilia's lips, making her moan into the kiss. Her toes curl, her hands start gripping the sheets, and her hips start rolling to Fuyumi's fingers. Emilia's reactions are exquisite to Fuyumi's eyes. She plays with Emilia a little bit more before freeing her fingers. She didn't even go in and they're already this drenched. Fuyumi savors the taste of her love's juices, licking all over her fingers. She moves her head down, wanting to taste the source. She doesn't waste time and starts licking all over. Emilia's moans grow louder while her legs wrap around Fuyumi's head. Fuyumi pulls the legs aside for some room, her tongue barely going inside the entrance. Emilia isn't sure how much more teasing she can handle.

"Your reactions are adorable, Emilia," Fuyumi smirks.

"Fuyumi, don't tease me so much," Emilia pleads.

"Oh, but it's hard not to, such as when I do... this," and Fuyumi flicks the bud of Emilia's lower lips with her tongue.

This makes Emilia squeak and buck her hips. Fuyumi does it a few more times, eliciting favorable reactions from Emilia. She can see how wet Emilia is now. Fuyumi feels herself getting moist too.

"Emilia, I don't think I can hold myself back any longer," Fuyumi feels herself up beneath her shorts.

"Me too. Let's do it together, my love," Emilia asks.

Fuyumi pulls off her shorts and her panties, revealing her moist core. She looms over Emilia, leaning down to kiss her again. They squish their bodies up against one another; their breasts pushed together while their lower lips graze against one another. One last thing to do before the main event. Both girls reach their hands down between the other's legs, their eyes never leaving one another. After a moment of preparing themselves, both girls push their fingers deep inside them. Giving their purity to the one they love. The girls give it a moment, letting the pain subside. Once they feel they're both ready, Emilia and Fuyumi begin moving their fingers back and forth inside each other. Their moans echo throughout the room, even though they're only moving slowly with their fingers.

"Fuyumi, this feels... so good," Emilia moans.

"I feel it too... Oh, I didn't think it would be this good. Emilia... you're so tight," Fuyumi pushes her fingers a little bit deeper.

They rock their hips in tune with their thrusts. Their breasts pressing up against one another only adds to the pleasure. Fuyumi kisses Emilia again, their tongues wrapping around one another until Fuyumi's claims victory. Emilia feels helpless to Fuyumi's strength but she enjoys the feeling all the same. They steadily pick up pace with their fingers, causing their moans to get louder.

"Fuyumi, I think... I'm almost there," Emilia can feel herself getting closer.

"Me too... Let's do it together, Emilia," Fuyumi picks up speed.

The two girls buck their hips with fervor as their fingers move like clockwork, going as deep as they can go. Soon enough, they reach their peak together and almost scream when they climax. Their bodies shake as they run through the sex high. As they calm down, Fuyumi drops on top of Emilia, both catching their breaths. Fuyumi slowly lifts her head, smiling down on Emilia who returns the smile.

"Emilia..." Fuyumi caresses her cheek.

"Fuyumi..." Emilia mutters.

They remove their fingers, enjoying the taste of one another. However, Fuyumi isn't quite done yet. She crawls around until her lower lips are facing Emilia, while she faces Emilia's. Fuyumi only waits a moment before lowering her body down, enjoying Emilia's taste. While she does so, Emilia does the same with her. They moan as the lick and suck and dig their tongues deep into one another. Emilia wraps her arms around Fuyumi's thighs, pulling her face as deep into Fuyumi as she can go. They only just got over their first orgasmic high, so they're both still sensitive. Emilia strokes a thumb across Fuyumi's bud, eliciting a new wave of moans from her. Fuyumi repays her with a similar treatment. The pair continue their lovemaking until they reach a new climax. They scream into each other's lower lips. Fuyumi eventually falls off Emilia, taking a moment to regain her strength. After a few breaths, she climbs back up to loom over Emilia.

"I love you," Emilia mutters.

"I love you, too, Emilia," Fuyumi replies before sharing a deep, loving kiss with her.

Afterwards, they clean up before Fuyumi pulls the bed sheets over them. She pulls Emilia into her arms. Emilia enjoys the scent of her beloved, the warmth of her embrace, and the sound of her beating heart. It's not long before she drifts off to sleep. Fuyumi just watches her sleep, enjoying the peaceful expression on her face. Fuyumi plants a small kiss on her head before falling asleep as well. She's gonna sleep well for the rest of the night, and maybe all of the morning.

And that's the chapter. I know, it was a short one, but I was really only focusing on the lemon scene for this chapter. There will be more of those in the future, but I'll try to make them longer if I decide on it. Fuyumi and Emilia have a special night together. What will come with the sun rises for Fuyumi? Until then, please Read and Review.