Pinkshuchan: LALIHO! Hey, it's Pinkshuchan. I'm really hoping that everyone is still enjoying the story. I don't have much to say so here's the next chapter. Enjoy!

Chapter 10

A Cat in Heat and Love

"It appears that Akihiko will be well enough to continue on tomorrow," Miyagi exclaimed to Hiroki as he walked down the stairs.

Right after Aikawa's visit, Miyagi was able to get a doctor to help tend to Akihiko's wounds. The silver haired man was mesmerized with Stahlern's way of healing. It was unlike anything he had ever seen. With how deep the wounds are, it was possible that Akihiko had to wait a bit before he would be healed enough to continue on the journey.

Three days had already passed, and during that time and Stahlern's way of healing, Akihiko's wounds weren't as bad. It was believed that he would be back to normal by the next day. This is where we begin.

Hiroki, who just finished having a chug of the water in the gourd, put the gourd down and crossed his arms. "About damn time," he huffed, "I was getting tired of waiting if he gets better or not."

Although his attitude didn't look it, Miyagi could see in Hiroki's eyes that he was deeply relieved to hear of Akihiko's condition. After all, he was the one that kept worrying about him during the battle against Shinoda and was pacing around while Akihiko was being treated.

During that time, Hiroki explained everything to Miyagi who was confused with everything. He explained Shinoda's reasoning to be after them, why he wanted Hiroki, the fact that he was now a lion half demon, and the mysterious woman Aikawa who they don't know much about; only know that she's trying to help Akihiko. Miyagi found it difficult to grasp all that information. It all sounded so bizarre to comprehend. However, it did make sense on how Hiroki was the only survivor of Feuern.

Hiroki got up from where he was sitting and began to pace slowly. "Anyway, knowing Akihiko, he'll also want to get this journey over and done with," he continued, "After all, freedom is something all living beings must have."

Miyagi smirked. "You really want to help him get his freedom that bad, huh?"

The cinnamon haired man blushed hard. "Well, yeah. I know how it feels to want freedom. After all, I was originally a prisoner when they tried to turn me into a demon. And Akihiko helped me escape Shinoda's grasp. It's only natural that I return the favour."

"No, I think it's more than that," Miyagi said as he shook his head, "Your emotions and actions involving Akihiko indicate something else. Like you're in love with him."

"WHAT?!" Hiroki fell back, "Me? In love with Akihiko? I think age has really caught up to you Miyagi." He began laughing in an obnoxious tone. "HAHA! Imagine; me, with Akihiko. A complete riot. HAHA! Haha! Ha." His laughter died down in a hurt way. "Akihiko and I are friends. We known each other six years ago but we didn't have much time to talk before my village was wiped. And yet… he never left my mind, no matter what happened to me. Part of why I was able to save myself from becoming a complete demon was because… I wanted to him again… but not to kill him."

Miyagi walked over to Hiroki and placed his hands on the latter's shoulders. "Hiroki, I've known you for a long time. Never have I seen you have a look like that to anyone else you knew. You were afraid Akihiko was going to lose his life, more so than losing your own freedom. It is love Hiroki. Love is a precious thing you must never let go of. He may also be in love with you as well."

Hiroki pulled away and looked at Miyagi with hurt eyes. "Have you forgotten what I told you? I'm no longer a full human; I'm a monster. And Akihiko, although he refuses to accept that role, he is still a prince by blood. Would a prince really fall for a monster? Would anyone fall for a monster?"

"You are not a monster," said Miyagi, "You may not be full human like you used to be, but you are still Hiroki. That has not changed."

"Forget it! This conversation is over!" Hiroki grabbed the gourd from where he left it and stormed upstairs in emotional pain as Akihiko reached the bottom. The silver haired man was confused. He asked Miyagi what happened.

The older man sighed. "It's nothing. Hiroki is being as stubborn as I remember him from the past. Even so, he still has an adorable side to him." Akihiko was not sure about that but decided to let that go. Miyagi continued. "Speaking of which, shouldn't you be staying in bed? If you don't rest, the journey will be delayed longer."

"I'm fine," Akihiko replied annoyed, "Nothing hurts. If nothing hurts it means I'm well already. But there is one thing that's been bugging me and I assume that you may be the only one who may tell me."

"I'll bite," Miyagi replied as he leaned against a wall with his arms crossed, "What is it you want to ask?"

Akihiko took a deep breath. "From what I remember in my studies before I left, Damonen provides demons to help assist the laws of all continents, is that correct?"

"Yes. What's your point?"

"From what Hiroki told me, if I were to appear anywhere with any of my demons with me, that would make me their enemy. Why would they attack those with demons when they don't despise the demons themselves."

Miyagi sighed. "It's not that people 'hate' anyone from Damonen," he explained, "It's more of an intimidation really. Demons serve to protect continents and keep peace. But if something out of the demon's control comes along, it is the Five Damonen Knights' job to handle it themselves. The knights don't really dress any different from anyone else and makes them incognito when in the other continents. Their identities are revealed, however, when they summon their demons. And sometimes, their enemy could be a citizen that constantly breaks laws.

"Citizens, as a result, get paranoid whenever they see a Damonen citizen. They don't know if the Damonen traveller is a Damonen Knight or someone else. They travel anywhere, it makes people scared as to what they've done. They will turn against the Damonen born to try to save their own skin."

"So it's more of fear then of hatred," Akihiko concluded.

Miyagi nodded. "But I wouldn't worry about that Akihiko. You just needed to avoid summoning demons in front of citizens of other continents unless necessary. And it's as I said before; you won't be easily recognized by anyone unless they've been around." He walked to the door. "Well, if we're going to continue the journey tomorrow, we're going to need supplies. I'll go get some. Meanwhile you should get back to bed. We have a big day tomorrow and you don't need your wounds opening up again." As the older man left, Akihiko rolled his eyes before heading back upstairs.

As he went up the stairs, he heard a moan coming from up there. He continued up the stairs cautiously, unsure of what it was. When he was up the stairs enough that he could see the room, he was completely shocked with the scene before him.

Hiroki was on the bed he was lent, stripped off all his clothes, on his knees with one hand on his groin and the other fingering himself. Obviously the latter hadn't noticed Akihiko yet as he kept going, moaning when he hit his good spot but kept it low as he didn't seem to want to be heard. But it didn't last long, as when he leaned back; he caught a glimpse of Akihiko. Hiroki turned around in shock but still had a look of arousal on his face.

"Akihiko," he whispered before another moan slipped out. The silver haired man couldn't believe his eyes. What had happened to his friend? Yet another moan came out. "I can't take it anymore!"

"Hiroki, what is wrong with you?" he cried out, running over to him. Hiroki looked up at him; his cheeks flushed and his eyes filled with lust. Before he knew it, Hiroki did something completely unexpected.

He pulled Akihiko down onto the bed, climbed on top of him, and began kissing him. The silver haired man was not sure what was going on. He tried to push the cinnamon haired male off but he was determined. While kissing, Hiroki also tried to take Akihiko's pants down. Once successful, he went down and began sucking at Akihiko's member.

"W-What are you-?!" But he couldn't continue that sentence. He ended up moaning with the pleasure. It… felt good.

Once Hiroki was satisfied with his work, he climbed on Akihiko again and lowered himself onto the silver haired man's member. Akihiko tried to stop it, but he couldn't help but feel the pleasure in it as well. And who knows; maybe this would help the lust consuming his friend and bring him back to his normal self.

Hiroki kept going up and down on Akihiko, both moaning with the pleasure. Eventually, both reached their climax. Both were panting from the excitement that happened. Hiroki looked at Akihiko and blushed in embarrassment, rapidly climbing off him. Akihiko looked at him in confusement. He didn't know what was wrong.

"I'm sorry about that Akihiko," Hiroki spoke up, "I didn't want you to see myself get like that."

"So this is not the first time?" Akihiko asked.

The cinnamon haired male lowered his head. "I thought that these would disappear along with my demon form by drinking the water. But apparently I was wrong. For you to just witness me at my weak point… let alone be forced into it…"

This didn't make things any clearer. "Hiroki, explain. What had happened to you?" Hiroki didn't want to tell his friend a horrible truth. But he knew the silver haired man; he was persistent. He won't give up until the other male told him what it was. He took a deep breath before telling an embarrassing story.

"When my village was taken away, we were first held as slaves. We were given little food and little rest. Every day was a never ending torture. The women of our village had it worse though. They were used to satisfy those monsters' sexual desires. When our people turned into demons one by one, the amount of women became less and less.

"It was one day when one of the men, Shinoda to be precise, decided to use me as his sex toy. I was forced to do everything to pleasure him. And despite hating it, my body was consumed with pleasure. Shortly after, they decided to use me for something I didn't know what. It was the machine that was to turn me into a full demon. I fought it and I succeeded to break free before I was a complete demon." He looked at his hands. "But I didn't get out of there without a sacrifice. I was turned into a half demon. I managed to escape from their grasp and found myself back into my village which is now in ruin.

"Aside from my appearance, because of what happened before the transformation, because I was forced as a sex toy, my body would occasionally break into heat and consume my mind with pleasure. I would use anything I could get my paws on to satisfy me. It even consumed me to the point where I allowed Shinoda to have his way with me again when he found me. I was able to force him away right after of course. But it didn't matter. I didn't just become half lion, I also literally become a cat in heat, consumed with pleasure."

Akihiko sat there as Hiroki finished his story and began to cry shortly after. He knew the cinnamon haired male had a tough time becoming a half demon but to also suffer through an unwanted pleasure? He pulled Hiroki close for an embrace and tried to comfort him. He was still angry himself for being forced into something like that himself, but considering it was something Hiroki could not control, he couldn't blame his friend.

"Listen to me," Akihiko spoke up, "I don't think any different of you because of this. You went through a lot because of them. I can never forgive Damonen for doing that to you."

Hiroki couldn't believe his ears. Akihiko felt that way for him? Could that mean…? No! It was too much wishful thinking. Hiroki didn't want to ruin his friendship with Akihiko because of his feelings. He leaned his head on Akihiko's shoulder and let the tears out until he couldn't cry anymore. Akihiko kept holding his friend close, never leaving his side in his moment of need.

When everything was silent, Hiroki looked up at Akihiko. "I didn't open up any wounds by doing that, did I?"

Akihiko shook his head. "Don't worry. I'm fine. You were the one doing most of the work." He looked at the window on the side and noticed how dark it was out there. "Miyagi will be returning with some supplies for tomorrow. Best get some sleep."

Hiroki nodded. "Again, I'm sorry Akihiko." He lied down on the bed and went to sleep. As Akihiko himself went to his own bed, Hiroki's story rang through his head. Anger for Damonen grew. For them to do that to his friend, his wish to break free from his ties of Damonen grew stronger.

Meanwhile back at Damonen, Haruhiko sat in his throne and sighed. "Shinoda failed against Akihiko. And just when I thought Akihiko couldn't be anymore annoying."

"I've never seen you be like this before Brother Haruhiko. Brother Akihiko must have surely done something to infuriate you."

Haruhiko looked over at the owner of that voice then looked back. "You know damn well. Damonen Knight #5, the Beast Hunter Shinoda has fallen. Although this failure isn't severe enough to have his rank taken from him, the fact that he failed serves as a problem."

"But you forget Brother Haruhiko," the voice replied, "He was the lowest rank. Surely someone of higher rank can defeat him."

"And that is why it is convenient that you are here, considering you are Damonen Knight #4. You will go deal with Akihiko yourself?"

"Of course. Kin or acquaintance, any Damonen blood that betray their duties must be eliminated. If a demon cannot kill him, only the Damonen Knights can. Brother Akihiko will not go farther; he will die by one beautiful strike."

"Good," said Haruhiko, "You may go. Don't you dare fail!" The figure left, leaving Haruhiko on his own.

Pinkshuchan: Well, well. What is to happen now? I'm not an AkihikoxHiroki fan, but considering Hiroki's one sided love with him is canon I figured it would be something to add here too. Will make things interesting for future chapters. Please Read and Review!