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"Kaoru" he whispered as his soft violet eyes locked with mine, but I couldn't reply.
"You don't need to be afraid" he whispered as he moved closer to me, but I shuffled back out of shyness. There wasn't far for me to move though as the small den was incredibly cramped, but decorated beautifully in fine silks, the floor littered with fur cushions.
"I`m not afraid" I stuttered feeling my cheeks blush.
"I can hear your heart beat race, I could dance to its beat" he was speaking so quietly, as though he was afraid of someone over hearing us.
"You can't do much in here" I muttered, backing into the wall of the den.
"You will be surprised at what we can get up to in here" Kenshin smirked as he crawled to me.
We both sat crouched onto our knees, the den was small and I had already banged my head on the roof, which bloody hurt.
"Just go through with me again what we actually 'get up to'," I asked wide eyed, seeing him move towards me closer.
"Close your eyes and I will instead show you" he teased and I felt my body quiver, a feeling I had never felt before raced through me as I saw the ignited look in his eyes, they were once more amber.
"What is it that you will show me?" I stammered, panic now rising in me.
I watched as Kenshin`s lips slowly began to move, the words tumbling out too quick for me to understand, and the words were of a foreign language.
"You need to be calm Kaoru, or this will not be done in the correct manner it so needs to be" he pleaded and I frowned.
"How can I be calm when I don't know what's about to happen to me, have you ever been afraid of anything Kenshin?" I asked, my voice sharper than I had meant for it to be.
"I have" his face crumbled furiously, and I knew I had punctured an old wound.
"Then you must understand how I am feeling now" I could see the tears build in my eyes.
"Once we belong as one, you will never feel afraid again, I promise" he whispered, and I inhaled his scent as he closed the small gap between us.
His arms pulled me close and I leaned gratefully into his warm embrace, his grip was tight, and I suddenly felt incredibly safe.
"Kenshin" I whispered as he stroked my face with his warm fingers, he nipped my chin pulling it up to meet level with his. I opened my eyes slightly, and felt the air leave me at how close he was I could almost taste him.
He was muttering words I did not understand yet again, his lips moved slowly but I couldn't make heads or tails of any sense in his words.
I felt myself becoming drowsy as I lay there still and silent in his arms.
'What was he doing to me?'
But my thoughts didn't linger too long on questioning his actions as his lips came to meet my throat, softly nibbling my throat, I felt his breath wisp across my skin. The little hairs on the back of my neck stood on end and I felt the blush rise in my cheeks as a soft uncontrollable moan escaped my throat. But he seemed pleased with my response and nipped harder; I automatically brought my hands to his hair and knotted my fingers deep into his locks.
The mumbling of words started up again and I welcomed them as I felt myself become drowsy.
Whatever was happening between us, it was an incredibly pleasant feeling.
And I wanted more.
The voices outside I could no longer hear everything grew silent, only the soft words Kenshin muttered enveloped us.
His lips climbed to my ear lobe, and his warm breath tickled me, sending electrical spasms running down my spine. He gripped me harder, pulling me closer to him and like his puppet I gave myself to him willingly.
I no longer felt afraid; instead I welcomed the warm feeling that was growing inside of me. I felt hypnotised by Kenshin's touch, how had I ever thought him to be a monster when he could create such strong, pleasant, responsive feelings. He was so gentle with me, his fingers ran up and down my back, running through my hair and gripping the ends tugging lightly so I dipped my head to his.
And with that his lips captured mine, and I no longer felt conscious.
I was floating; my eyes unfocused seemed to roll to the back of my head as my body grew weak.
"Kenshin" I whispered, and his response was to kiss me harder.
His lips crushed mine, my first longed for contact with another.
He tilted my head and he pulled at my chin to open my mouth, letting his lips linger on my open ones. I heard and felt him whisper my name as his breath washed over my face.
I didn't even react when I heard a low growl erupt from within him, and his body fell on top of mine as he crushed us together. He pulled his mouth from mine and ran his lips down my jaw line, back down to my sensitive throat.
I lay under him feeling dazed, staring into the darkness I closed my eyes and let the desire consume me.
A chill ran through me, a cold wind blew over my skin and I looked down to see Kenshin expertly removing my furs. I felt myself warm with embarrassment, but I could not voice my discomfort.
His lips tickled my bare skin, he traced little kisses along my flat stomach and I gripped the soft pillow that lay beneath us. The silk drapes hung from the centre of the den and pulled to each corner, and pillows scattered the floor. The room was definitely designed for one purpose only; there was only room for two people.
I gasped as Kenshin leaned up till he was on his knees leaning over me, staring down at me bare chest and pale skinned, his red hair pulled from its grip flowed over his shoulders and half way down his chest.
Words could not describe how god like he looked.
He didn't smile, smirk, or grimace as he stared down at me, his expression was blank. But I stared back at him in wonder.
"You look beautiful" he whispered and my arms reached out to him.
His lips fell down to capture mine, and no more words were shared between us.
His warm naked body, as shockingly pale as my own, tickled mine and I warmed as he held me in his arms. The only sound between us was the beating of our hearts, and the quickened pace of our breathing.
My breath caught in my throat and I watched as Kenshin`s eyes suddenly grew wide, he lifted his head and stared at me in shocked silence for a moment.
A piercing scream echoed throughout the night, knocking us from our hypnotic lustful spell. The scream raised the hairs on my arms and I felt myself shiver, that scream was so familiar. And the more I stared into the amber eyes of the man currently frozen numb on top of me, the night when he had murdered one of my own people; the scream erupted in my ears once more.
The screams grew louder, but I lay still, unable to move.
"No" Kenshin growled and his fingers gripped my wrists, which he held in his hands. He drew blood as his sharp nails pierced my skin, but my voice caught in my throat at the animalistic look in his eyes.
"No!" he roared flinging himself off of me and ripping the door of the den open.
The sight of pandemonium greeted me; the dark skinned people ran screaming. My eyes watched as crowds of people ran from the little village, I quickly wrapped my furs around me, frowning as I stumbled. My limbs felt like jelly, as though I had spent a night soaking myself in a hot bubbling bath, my face flushed warm and I nearly collapsed as I reached the door.
"What?" I mumbled to no one in particular as I shook my head trying to focus on my now blurred surroundings "What's going on?" I chocked as I held myself up by the doorframe.
Was my vision deceiving me or did I see blood smear across several faces that ran terrified past me. I closed my eyes for a few seconds, gripping the door; I reopened them and sighed in annoyance.
"I can't see!" I shouted out as I slowly made my way out of the den, not knowing where I was going, but anywhere was better than standing alone.
"Come with me" a masculine voice whispered, his breath brushing my ear. I stuttered incoherent words as I stumbled forward, but the male grabbed my hand and held me to him.
"Kenshin?" I asked hopeful but when I looked up I met green eyes.
For the first time I wanted my shining violet eyes.
"Hold on to me" he advised and I moaned as my limbs gave out and the man wrapped his arms around my waist holding me up.
He carried me as we rushed out of the village, people bumped into us in a panic to get away from whatever had created the screams. But where we ran to made me wonder, there was no where we could possibly find that would give us security in a forest of darkness.
My eyes began to droop and my head sagged as I felt weaker, and the run drained me.
"Nearly there" the man holding me gripped me harder feeling my weakening state.
"Kensh..." my voice faltered as my legs gave way.
*
Kenshin POV
"Your terrorising act upon this village will end now, such a pitiful act has achieved nothing," I spoke out in a dangerous tone to the woman standing guarded in front of me.
"And you have insulted me greatly" I snarled feeling my fists shake in anger.
"You have not changed one bit" she smirked and I frowned.
"Who are you?" I spat, my temper was rising.
I had given enough time for the villagers to flee the madness bubbling inside the strange woman in front of me, my eyes never left her face. Her eyes a dark mud brown, her skin lily white, and her small petite mouth painted the same blood red as my hair.
"I hope I wasn't interrupting you," she smirked and my blood boiled at her arrogance.
"You have no idea" I hissed.
She laughed out, her laughter dancing around my ears and for a moment I was lost. The laughter sounded familiar, as though once heard in a long lost memory.
"My love," she repeated and I saw her wicked features melt into a child like stare, her eyes suddenly swam with tears and her mouth trembled "I have missed you"
"What is your name" I grit my teeth against the anger that was begging to be unleashed.
"Tomoe" she whispered and I felt a tug at my heart, it confused me, I had never seen this woman before, I knew nothing of her yet she seemed annoyingly familiar.
"What is the reason for your merciless act upon this innocent village?" I quizzed, feeling my anger begin to simmer and curiosity take over.
"My act is justified for the greatest of reasons" she spoke the words quietly and I saw the pain flash in her eyes, "I was once someone you held very close"
"I seem to concentrate on the word, once" I snarled, I was infuriated that I did not know this creature in front of me. I, the justifier of all creatures, did not know the name and origin of this woman.
Just as I was about to pass judgment on her and her guards, the winds picked up, and I inhaled a scent that winded me.
White plums…
"Remember me" the woman pleaded as she raised a hand, and I felt the skin on my cheek squelch as it tore open, I winced as the pain was instant, and blood began to drip onto my bare chest.
The scar had reopened.
"WITCH!" I bellowed raising a hand to the open wound on my cheek.
*
With Kaoru
"Kenshin" I mumbled as I was wrapped warm in furs, a fire blazed in an unfamiliar room but the man who had helped me stayed by my side.
"He will not be long" the man whispered, it already felt as though an eternity had passed.
"Aoshi" another male voice spoke out and I hadn't the energy to open my eyes, so I listened as both men spoke.
"He has no idea, but curiosity prevents him from delivering a sentence" the man informed and I wondered who they were discussing.
"The ritual was not complete, she is still enduring his magic, and I cannot even break the spell he has her under" the man who had been named Aoshi spoke.
"He won't last if they are not bound together" the stranger whispered, and even though I wasn't sure they were talking of Kenshin, my heart lurched at his words.
"Kenshin" I gasped trying to force my eyes to open, but they remained shut.
"This can't be pleasant for her" I could hear the stranger walking around the room, his footsteps clicking louder against the wood floor.
*
Kenshin POV
"If you follow me, we can talk somewhere a bit more" her eyes looked over the village "comfortable" she finished.
"Why on this god forsaken planet would I ever want to follow you" I growled, watching as she turned her back on me, and wandered around, her eyes flickering over me.
"Don't you want to know what I mean to you?" she smirked flicking her straight black hair over her shoulder.
"You mean nothing to me" I scowled raising my hand, ready to pass judgment.
"You have forgotten that is all" she scowled.
"I have had enough of your nonsense" I pulled my hand away from my cheek and cocked an eyebrow in wonder, so much blood from a small scar.
"How did you acquire that scar?" she asked in a sweet voice, she was faking innocence.
"It happened long ago" was all I answered.
"That`s true, but seriously now," she whispered walking towards me, "You received that scar as punishment, for a sentence you gave was that upon an innocent" she slowed her walking to a creep, stopping in front of me and reaching out to touch my scar.
I swiped out and grabbed her wrist in a crushing hold; she winced but did not cry out.
"Your black magic will not work on me" I glared grounding out my words and putting on force, her wrist bent and she fell back with a yelp. Her guards ran forward but she held a hand out to stop them.
"Enishi stand down" the witch hissed in pain and frustration, her men immediately stopped their movement.
"I am no witch," she shouted at me and I pushed my face into hers so I was inches from her.
"Then why do I not know of you," I growled, I was getting infuriated with her games.
"Do not mess with me, Tomoe" I spat her name out as though I detested the very word. Pushing her wrist forward the agony swept across her face.
"You can't do this" her eyes grew wide; she fell back under the pressure on her wrist.
"Please!" she begged, the tears pricked at her eyes.
Her very face disgusted me; such a weak being could cause so much disruption.
"Please Battousai!" she screamed as I added more pressure, ready to snap her fragile bones, but the name she called stunned me and I immediately pulled back.
Stepping away from her I took her appearance in once more, her skin so pale it looked as though it had been brushed with flour. Her red lips now swollen as she bit down, the tears ran freely. She cradled her wrist, rubbing and massaging where I had gripped.
"What did you call me?" I gasped, I hadn't realised I had been holding my breath until it came out in a shudder.
The woman said nothing, only sobbed and brought her aching wrist to her lips. Her guards stepped back as they watched their mistress cry.
The true image of a grieving child,
How was I to pass judgment on her broken soul?
*
To Be Continued…
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