"TSUKUNE! FIGHT ME!" Sun screamed, blasting Tsukune and Haiji apart.
The force of which knocked Haiji unconscious. Tsukune regain his footing and stood before her, the demon inside of him eating away at his control. Sun walked towards him, with her angelic wings splayed out behind her. Her constant singing, rapidly changing frequencies, between ground shaking and ear splitting.
"Sun! We don't have to do this!" Tsukune pleaded with her.
"AAAAAHHHH!" She screamed forcing Tsukune's vision to go black.
The mental struggle between staying focused through Sun's cries of anguish and the physical struggle to control his power was quickly becoming overwhelming and he could not maintain both for long. His body was worn out from the fight between him and Haiji. The two had been ruthless in protecting the ones they cared about.
A break in Sun's cry was all he need to break free. He lunged at Sun hoping to end this quickly before it was to late. Only feet before he reached her, did his body contort in pain, dramatically slowing his charge. Sun did not waste the opportunity as she thrust her heel out catching Tsukune in the dead center of his throat crushing his windpipe. He coughed up blood and collapsed to his knees.
"Haiji has been teaching me how to fight and the throat is a vulnerable spot for anyone." Sun said looking down at him pitifully.
Tsukune tried to stand, but his muscles violently protested. Even now her deadly song of silence was easily destroying his already wounded body.
"The great Tsukune Aono! The Silent Reaper! Are you so weak that I have defeated you so easily? You were supposed to end it! How am I supposed to go on!" Sun screamed at him, she then reached down and lifted up his chin.
"He trusted you." Sun whispered remorsefully then released him and stood above him.
"I shall put you out of your misery for both of our sakes! I'll be sure to let Kurumu know you tried!" she said venomously.
As hard as he might he could not react and the only option he had left was to relinquish control. A single tear fell from her cold unrelenting eyes as she prepared to kill Tsukune. Before the teardrop could hit the ground or before Tsukune gave into his internal demon, a blazing inferno of blue and black fire erupted between them.
Tsukune could barley see through the flames as the blue haired succubus tackled Sun from above. The two of them went rolling through the fire only leaving Kurumu unscathed. Sun unleashed the power of her voice, knocking Kurumu into the air. Kurumu painfully remained flying as she stared down at the siren below her. Sun took flight after her, unleashing another volley of attacks. Kurumu dove under them, urgently aware that she need to end this quickly. Sun's attacks destroyed the buildings as Kurumu flew in between them, occasionally getting hit by the rubble. She faltered as her wing pained her, causing her to get hit by Sun's voice. She collapsed into the ground and Sun landed next to her. Kurumu slowly stood up and faced her.
"Do you know what you almost did! If you would have pushed Tsukune any farther there would have been no hope for any of us! I don't think I could bring him back a third time!" Kurumu yelled at Sun.
"I knew." Sun said simply, looking Kurumu dead in the eyes.
Kurumu stared at her in disbelief, her anger mounting rapidly.
"You selfish bitch!" Kurumu yelled.
"Don't you dare judge me! The one you love is still alive!" Sun yelled furiously.
The sky began to darken and the fire surrounded the two of them. The fire and the darkness in an epic battle of control, the darkness descending and the fire rising. Tsukune watched helplessly from the sidelines as the two things he cared about most stood in a ring of fire with "The Siren in the Dark". Tsukune's strength was quickly draining, but not from fatigue. While he was getting weaker Kurumu was getting stronger at the same rate. He could feel his strength leave him and flow to Kurumu through their bond. The scars of the abomination began to recede from his body and Kurumu's flames began to overwhelm the darkness. In an instant Tsukune's view was blocked by a dome of fire that surrounded Kurumu and Sun.
Inside the dome, Sun was oblivious to the power struggle between her and Kurumu. Sun sweated under the heat of the fire and her breathing became ragged.
"Do you really want to die so badly!?" Kurumu said, staring at the silent Sun.
She clenched her fists, rage still filled her eyes, she had been so close.
"How could you. . ." Sun whispered venomously.
The walls of the dome began to close in on the two of them, ever so slowly. Voice full of rage and tears streaming down her face, Sun could not hold it back any longer as years of torment and rage blacked her heart and her reasoning. Fully prepared to kill her friend and her unborn daughter, Sun unleashed it all. The blast passed through Kurumu harmlessly and melded into the wall of fire. Her voice didn't have its strength anymore and her strength began to fade.
"My voice? What have you done to me!" Sun accused weakling, barley able to stay standing.
"Kind of hard to sing without any oxygen isn't it?" Kurumu told the siren, unsympathetically.
The fire Kurumu controls was completely surrounding them and burning all of the oxygen in the air. Sun began to collapse to the ground as Kurumu neared her.
"You tried to kill my destined one, and attacked me and my child!?" Kurumu accused, anger sheathing into her own voice.
"Then kill me! What are you waiting for!" Sun yelled nearly passing out from the heat and lack of oxygen.
"Your so. . .selfish." Kurumu accused her again and Sun lashed out at her, her hand passing through the illusion.
"You don't know anything!" Sun yelled, her vision began to fade.
"What about Haiji? Are you just going to leave him the same way Gin left you?" Kurumu said quietly.
"Its not the same!" she answered.
"It is exactly the same." Kurumu told her and the illusion of her vanished.
Sun body began to violently shake, thinking about Haiji, being forced to realize the truth and recognize Haiji's love for her.
"Haiji. . ." She whispered, tears forming in her eyes.
"You have always been there for me. Sharing my burden with me, but I have been too blind to see it. I only wanted revenge, I only wanted it to end! Now. . .now it's to late." Sun sadly concluded.
"I'm sorry Haiji. . .please forgive me!" Sun cried openly.
Sun collapsed to the ground, her breathing was short and ragged, tears streaming down her face. She only wished she could only hear his voice one more time. Fond memories of her and Haiji flooded her mind comforting her in her lasts breaths.
"Sun!" a distant cry sounded, Sun smiled at the voice, she could now die in peace.
"Sun!" Haiji yelled again through the fire.
"Haiji. . .please." Sun pleaded for him to release his hold on her.
Through the crack of her eyelids she could see the dark figure of Haiji burst through the flames, bringing the life of the outside world with him. His panic stricken face only filled her with sadness, guilt and regret. Haiji picked her up and held her in his arms.
"No Sun, no! Please don't leave me! You can't!" Haiji pleaded with her.
Sun mind began to clear and she was forcefully being brought back to life.
"Why Haiji!? Why!?" she cried in his arms.
Haiji gripped her tighter trying to physically pour his love into her.
"You know why Sun. You know why." he said as he rocked her back and fourth.
The fire around them began to dissipate and Sun continued cry in his arms. He held the back of her head against his chest and his other arm was wrapped around her waist.
"It is okay Sun. I will always be her for you. You don't have to fear the darkness." Haiji said trying to comfort her.
Sun cried for a long time and Haiji did the only thing he could, he gave her all of his love.
Tsukune staggered as fast as he could to Kurumu when she appeared. With only on thing on his mind.
"Kurumu! Are you okay, is the baby!?" he asked as he gripped her into a hug.
"Yes Tsukune, we are fine. She only ever hit my illusions." she told him, as she too embraced him.
He was so relieved that he was reluctant to let go of her. Tsukune took one last look at Sun and Haiji before he departed with Kurumu supporting him. The once perfect replica of Hong Kong know lay in ruins, from the devastating fight between friends, that should have never happened. They were all tired and sore and had a lot to think about.
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The next morning Tsukune woke up without having a single dream. He almost thought he had not fallen asleep in the first place. It had felt so good to wake up, quiet, relaxed and. . .happy. The only thing he wanted to do was be with Kurumu, to spend every waking moment with her. Everything that was on his mind was about Kurumu and how perfect she is. He rolled over and embraced the sleeping succubus that shared his bed. He took in a deep breath, delighting in her scent. He placed a kiss on the side of her cheek, that stirred her from sleep. They didn't say a word as she silently acknowledged him by grasping his hand in front of her. The laid there enjoying each others presence.
"I love you Tsukune." Kurumu said quietly.
Tsukune brought her closer, preparing to tell her what had been on his mind for a while now.
"Kurumu. . .will you marry me?" he whispered quietly into her ear.
His words echoed around in her head along with mixed thoughts of happiness. A happiness that swelled in her chest and formed tears in her eyes.
"Yes Tsukune! Yes!" Kurumu said happily.
She rolled over on top of him, hugging him tightly and giving him a kiss. Tsukune place his hands on her side and ran them up her back. Kurumu shuddered when his hands reached her shoulder blades, the spot where her wings formed. Tsukune broke the kiss and Kurumu looked down at his worried face. She slowly let out her wings and her tail, wincing at the slight pain. She was still sore from flying so much the day before. Tsukune gentle rubbed his hands along the sides of her wings and the slowly working his way down to the tips. Tsukune's gentle menstruations made Kurumu quiver and tail twitch. Ever now and then he would find a sore spot, making Kurumu clutch painfully at his chest.
"Beautiful. . .your so beautiful Kurumu." Tsukune complemented and Kurumu rewarded him with a kiss.
They enjoyed each others company as Tsukune played with her hair as Kurumu traced the scars on his chest. Their thoughts drifting into happiness and longing.
"Do you think Sun and Haiji will be alright?" Kurumu asked.
Tsukune took his time to reply, carefully analyzing his friends.
"Sun just has to open up her heart and one day they will be happy." Tsukune told her.
"Are we happy?" she asked him.
Tsukune took a deep breath and pulled his hand out of her hair.
"That depends. . ." he said.
"Depends on what?" Kurumu asked slightly worried.
"Wether or not you are ticklish." Tsukune said with a smile.
"Huh?" Kurumu said lifting her head up.
By the time she saw his coy smile, it was to late to escape. Kurumu writhed in joyous agony as his quick fingers danced up and down her body. She tried to fight him off but he had rendered her movements useless and uncontrollable. She desperately tried to protect herself with her arms while she frantically lashed out with her legs. She started running out of breath and her stomach soon began to hurt. Relentless, would have been the word she would describe him, as the sound of her laughter rang throughout their bedroom and farther down the halls.
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In another bedroom farther down the hall, Sun and Haiji relaxed in silence in their bed. Haiji had carried her back to the bedroom after the fight, and she had to guarantee him that she was alright. She had stayed up most of the night waring with her emotions. She really did love Gin and once thought that they would be together forever. She had also really liked Haiji, but not in the same way as she liked Gin. Now that Gin was gone, was she supposed to have these feelings for Haiji? Sun always knew how Haiji felt about her, but she ignored it to seek her revenge and dwell in her own self pity. Haiji not only saved her from Kurumu but from herself, and she could no longer ignore his feelings for her. She certainly could not ignore the feeling she began having for Haiji. Before he fell asleep last night, Haiji had given Sun a kiss, which only added to the war of her emotions. She had curled up next to him and he protectively wrapped and arm around her.
Now they were both awake and laid in the same position. The distinct cries of Kurumu laughter had reached their room. They enjoyed the long forgotten sound of laughter. Sun only hoped that they could be happy like they were. The laughter was peaceful and relaxing and for Sun, it let her know that they were okay. It let her know that she had not gone to far. She also hoped that they would forgive her, she had already cried out her apologies on Haiji chest, but she also needed to tell them herself.
"Sun. . ." Haiji said grasping her attention.
"I have told you this before. . .but this time I hope it means something. I love you." Haiji told her gently.
Sun's breath caught in her throat and a warmness spread throughout her body. It was that simple reaction that confirmed her feelings for him, that she had been waring over all night.
"I. . .I love you too." Sun told him barley loud enough.
Haiji's hands started to shake and his throat felt constricted. He could not believe he had heard Sun's confession of her feelings for him. His three year heartache had been cured and now they could be happy. Haiji gripped her tighter and they both knew that they could now move on.
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Downstairs Fong-Fong waited for Tsukune and Kurumu to join him, so they could go over their plans. He did not mind waiting, his friends happiness was more important than his revenge. His sister Ling-Ling already left to find Yukari's parents, but witches can be very hard to find, especially if they don't want to be. He just hoped Ling-Ling was not too late.
It wasn't long until they finally did show up, and Fong-Fong could clearly see that they were genuinely happy. They were both smiling and holding hands and so close to each other they looked inseparable. Fong-Fong even considered calling the mission off. He quickly put aside such thoughts knowing they would also be targeted like he was.
"Good morning." Fong-Fong said as they sat down in a black leather couch across from him.
"Good morning." The both replied, still trying to be respectful of Fong-Fong's recent loses.
"Let's get to it then. We found a way to get into the Snow Village's barrier, or at least they are going to allow us through. All you have to do is give the Snow Priestess this and send back her reply." Fong-Fong told them handing Tsukune a simple envelope.
He then pulled out a folder and handed it to them also. Kurumu grabbed it and quickly looked through it.
"After you are done in the Snow Village, that folder will tell you how to get the Werwolf's Den. It also has basic information that you may need to know. Just tread lightly when you get there, they are a very. . .quick tempered sort." he told them.
"We need to make a detour, before we go to the Snow Village. It has to be done." Tsukune told him.
Kurumu and Fong-Fong looked at him questionably. They waited for him to continue but he looked deep in thought.
"Where?" Kurumu finally asked.
"We need to go see my parents." Tsukune told them.
Kurumu stiffened in fear, she didn't know if she could handle what his parents thought of her. She did not make such a great first impression the last time she was there. Not to mention that she had been lying to them for three years and she was pregnant. Tsukune comforted her with a smile. Fong-Fong agreed and made the appropriate adjustments to his plans.
Before they departed he asked Kurumu if he could have a quick word with Fong-Fong alone. She was reluctant to let him out of her sight, but he had insisted. When she closed the door behind her Tsukune turned to Fong-Fong.
"We are getting married!" he told Fong-Fong happily.
"I didn't see a ring. . ." Fong-Fong teased him.
"I know, I know. I got it all figured out." he said grinning madly.
"Then, congratulations! I hope it's a beautiful wedding." Fong-Fong happily said.
"We'll your not going to miss it, your the best man!" Tsukune said.
"I. . .I am honored." he said simply a little stunned by the news.
"Good! I'll see you when we get back." he told Fong-Fong and left the room to rejoin Kurumu.
Sorry for the long wait. I had a very long and uninteresting English paper to write. Anyway, I really hope you like the way I portrayed Sun and Haiji. I went over it many times to make sure I got it right. Just so you know, this story never runs out of surprises. I have a whole list of them, I don't think it will be to much either. I think all of them will fit in the story perfectly.
Thanks again to all of my faithful viewers and all the reviews! I do appreciate what you think of my story and how it is progressing. I look forward to reading the reviews.