Ch6- moments don't last
"Oh no you don't." Kuronue growls. "She's mine."
"You've had nearly 5 centuries, now it's time to let a real man show you how to capture a mate."
"This is very out of character for you Hiei." kurama speaks up.
"And what do you know of my character fox? I have shown you nothing."
"You're a REAL man? I'm older then you, little hybrid. A real man takes time to perfect. I'm not forcing my mistress into anything. I'm waiting for her." Kuronue retorts.
"You are stupid and have no sense of hunting tactics."
"You know nothing of a woman's heart, young pup. They are delicate and need to be handled with care. They are easily broken so you must cherish them and savor them slowly. The most pleasurable-filled night is one that is accepted by both parties. It may be very tempting to push them but they have to be willing to say yes or you will spend many cold nights outside rather than sharing a nice, warm bed with a ravishing -"
"Kuronue" all three demons look up to find Kagome standing in the doorway.
"... And that's where babies come from little boy" Kuronue finishes before he appears in front of Kagome, holding her hand up to his lips. ."What is it you need of me mistress?" he purrs.
"... Well um... I need your help with something..."
"Yes?"
"... My brush is stuck." she glares at the floor only to have a patch of hair fall over her shoulder, revealing the offending brush. "I've tried to pull it out and untangle it using my mirror but I can't get it"
Kuronue smirks as something flashes through his mind. He starts to pull her into the living room but she pauses when she notices kurama still here along with Hiei. "What's wrong mistress?"
"I didn't know I was cutting in on your friend time... I'm sorry" she turns to leave but Kuronue pulls her back.
"There is no need for apologies mistress. I am here to serve you whenever you have need of me"
"But-"
"Shh. It is my choice. Please, come sit by the fire." he pulls her over to one of the empty couches. He sits beside her and slowly moves her closer but she stops him before he is able to pull her onto his lap.
"Not that kind of help bat"
"Aw" he pouts but begins to run his fingers through her hair, gently untangling any knots until he reaches her brush. He slowly lifts her hair off her shoulder, exposing the soft flesh of her collarbone. His ears become pointed and his fangs grow as his eyes gleam with
mischief. Kurama stifles a laugh as he recognizes the signs Kuronue is displaying; the game has begun.
"Lady Kagome, if I may, out of curiosity, why did you save my thieving partner? Mikos do not usually associate with demons, they only hurt our kind."
"... Mm... Oh well, I'm not a normal miko as shown by my title." Kagome tries to stay focused on kurama as Kuronue plays with her hair, a deep purr emitting from him as he nuzzles her exposed skin. "I've had a different upbringing then most Mikos. If I come across someone in trouble, no matter who they are or what race, I will stop to help them. I found him unmoving, bloodied and speared by bamboo. He was still breathing if only just barely, not noticeable to someone jut passing by. But I myself was curious, although he was torn through in several places; his wings were in perfect condition. It was a gory screen and yet it held its own ethereal beauty. I was passing through at the midnight hour, when he moonlight cascaded down through the trees and alighted on his beautiful wings. I've seen many bats, but something about those wings, I had to know who he was. So I ventured closer whereas when I lifted his head to see his face, he opened his eyes and looked up at me" she sighs, unconsciously leaning back against Kuronue a bit, much to his pleasure.
"Just as I thought everything I ever achieved meant nothing as I lay there in my dying moment, I felt a presence in the air that I had never come across. I thought I was going to be eaten so I shut my eyes. But when I felt a cold hand gently lift my head with care I opened my eyes to meet the face of an angel" Kuronue purrs.
"... Mm..." Kagome's eyes close slightly as Kuronue starts to pull her onto his lap but she pulls away. "Can I have my brush please? I should be going to bed."
"Aw" Kuronue whines as he hands her the brush that started it all. "May I join you?"
"No bat." she sighs as she pries Kuronue off her. "Thank you for your help" she smiles. "You're welcome to spend to spend the night fox, we have a guest room upstairs" she leaves them to return to her room.
"No!" Kuronue throws a fit. "I was so close!"
"She didn't mention... Oh no..."
"What now Youko?"
"Um... Where's Hiei?"