R & R longer note at the end
Kagura sat cross legged as she sipped her tea, the doors of the main building slid open as Naraku half carried half dragged the sleeping Miyabi into the room placing her comfortably on a nearby futon, Minori looked on as she knelt down lowering her head in respect to the legendary shinobi before her.
"Hey Kagura, what's new?" Asuka said as the other two shinobi looked on in surprise from the unexpected disrespect "Did you get a little taller since last time?" The sounds of footsteps stopped at the door as the black haired swordswoman looked on in shock, Hikage tightened grip a little her yellow eyes darting to the unexpected sight before them.
"Mind getting out of the way so we can...Asuka what are you doing?" Homura asked as her eyes widened in shock seeing her long-time friend and rival patting the head of the shorter black haired shinobi "Shouldn't one of you stop her?"
"As if anyone here could stop me" Asuka said smiling as she moved away smirking "No one here, not even you have the strength to defeat me if I go all out". Before anyone could respond to the obvious taunt the rest of the groups filtered in, kneeling down bowing their heads in respect as Naraku dragged Asuka to join them as they all waited for Kagura to speak.
"I'm glad to see you all in good health" Kagura said as she placed her cup down finally looking towards the other shinobi in the room "Now then, walk me through what happened?"
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As Haruka finished up her recount of events Kagura nodded staying silent for a few moments, each retelling triggered memories in her head as her eyes lingered on each one of the shinobi before her as if to confirm her suspicions slowly she stood up turning around as she removed seven small bottles from a drawer nearby.
"Envy, Gluttony, Lust, Pride, Rage, Sloth, Greed. The seven Yōma you killed, those are their names" Kagura said as she turned to face the room "Each one you killed sent out a final parting gift, they infected you with their own sin which has wrapped around your hidden desires. It only affects those who bury such feelings within themselves however just like a disease there is a cure". Kagura placed the bottles down as she smiled to each one of the girls in turn watching each one's reaction as they looked towards the bottles.
"What do you mean disease?" Homura asked curious eyeing the bottle in front of her "I'm sorry Lady Kagura but I feel fine, there doesn't feel like anything is wrong with me so why would I drink your so called cure?" Slowly the infected shinobi all nodded, Kagura looked on as she sighed somehow she knew it would not be easy but it was the only way forward if they would not take it willingly then the only option left was force.
"What are you talking about? She was obviously using it as a metaphor" Ryōbi began as Kagura looked up curious as to what the brunette sniper had planned "I mean it's not a cure for some disease it's clearly a way to get back into Hebijo although Miyabi would still be the leader because we like her more. Doesn't that just make you so envious of her? If you drink that then obviously it'd make you more popular and elected as the leader once more". A small smirk crossed the black haired shinobi's lips as she saw through the obvious trick as the other girls seemed to catch onto the plan.
"If anyone could drink that whole bottle in one go it'd obviously be you" Naraku said staring at the pride filled brunette next to her "Why not prove how much better you are?"
"Look Lady Kagura gave you a gift" Ikaruga said smiling at the green haired girl coiled around her arm "It's yours as well but someone else might try to snatch it if you don't get it before them".
"I-I-I-It might give y-y-y-y-you more pain than I can" Murakumo began as the other shinobi turned to face her "P-p-p-p-perhaps it will heighten y-y-y-y-your pain receptors as well s-s-s-s-so you will have more than you can h-h-h-h-handle".
"You know I think you'll look so amazing after drinking that" Katsuragi whispered seductively into Yozakura's ear tracing her arm slowly "I promise if you do we will go on the best date ever".
"I thought you were all meant to be shinobi" Hanabi snapped angrily as she grabbed her bottle "Instead your all just a bunch of babies". The rest of the girls followed suit as Minori helped empty the bottle into the sleeping Miyabi's mouth, as the last drops of the cures left the bottle each girl infected began to shudder as the infection slowly left their bodies Kagura stood as she concentrated using her power to dissipate the growing cloud filling the room.
"The cure seems to have worked and from what I can sense the disease is completely destroyed" Kagura said as the girls turned to face her "Take some time to rest up here for now until your strength fully returns, of course Asuka may I have a small word? It seemed you were very happy to pat my head and show little respect so I think it's best to teach you a little lesson in how to respect me".
"We-well you see Lady Kagura, that was o-obviously because of the curse. It meant nothing r-right girls?" Asuka nervously looked around seeing the room was empty as her eyes returned to the small girl in front of her feeling power radiating from her "I-I'm sorry".
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Homura sat quietly in a small room avoiding eye contact with the brunette sniper, as she recovered her strength her mind would occasionally flash with hazy visions of her time under the influence of the curse, her tanned cheeks began to show signs of a pink tinge as the hazy memory of kissing the younger girl entered her mind.
"How are you feeling?" Ryōbi asked as she turned to look at the other girl who looked away slowly "I've still got a report to make to instructor Suzune, she'd be interested in learning everything that happened". Homura quickly spun around facing her getting to her feet stumbling a little before regaining her balance, a look of concern began to cross the sniper's eyes.
"Listen, there are some things in your report that I think it would be best if you were to leave out" Homura said as Ryōbi looked on feeling a little confused as the tanned girl's cheeks grew a darker shade of pink "Y-you know the whole…"
"The whole?" Ryōbi asked as the other girl looked away "The whole what? You ditching me and running off on your own?"
"The whole…You know" Homura said as she slowly looked back "Fine, the whole me saying those things I did and then the rest of it". Ryōbi's pale cheeks began to grow pink as the memory slowly filtered into her mind as she quickly looked away, slowly she muttered something to herself as Homura looked on a little confused.
"What was that?" Homura asked "Did you agree to not tell her that part? If so then I'll appreciate it".
"I said" Ryōbi said as she quickly turning around her face a dark shade of pink "If you kiss me again I'll happily make something up". Homura took a step back a look of shock on her face not expecting the brunette's response, as the shock slowly began to wear off the tanned girl took a deep breath as she slowly stepped forwards leaning forward she pressed her lips to Ryōbi's as she felt the younger girl kissing back as the two slowly embraced the feeling.
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The white haired girl stretched as Minori watched on curious if her companion had fully recovered, slowly Miyabi let her arms rest at her sides as she looked up toward the clear sky.
"I've never had a sleep so pleasant before" Miyabi said eventually breaking the silence between them before turning around kneeling as she lowered her head "I can only offer you my sincerest apology for leaving you to take care of the rest of the Yōma due to my own failings, had I known better the risk I wouldn't have been so reckless as to take it on alone".
"I-it's fine" Minori said taken aback by the white haired girls sudden change "Please stand up, it's ok, I'm not hurt I was more concerned about your safety". Miyabi slowly stood smiling as she gently tugged the younger girl into a hug, the brunette's cheeks turned a light shade of pink as she felt herself return the hug.
"You know it's strange, despite the curse I had an interesting dream" Miyabi said as the two broke apart "It wasn't like my usual dreams it felt more real than dreamlike, it's weird to say but in my dream I happened to k-kiss your cheek". After saying this the white haired girl slowly ran her hand through her unkempt hair nervously looking away as the brunette looked down not wishing to make eye contact, the memory flashed into her mind the soft feeling on her cheek were the older girl had kissed her returned clear as day.
"We-well you see, the thing is" Minori began as she forced herself to lock eyes with the yellow eyed girl "Th-that wasn't a dream, it a-actually happened". Miyabi looked at the girl as her usually pale cheeks turned pink realising the girl was telling the truth, slowly the memories of her dream began floating back as her cheeks turned a deeper shade of crimson.
"S-so does th-that mean" Miyabi stammered a little as the brunette looked on confused as the white haired girl leaned in whispering softly into Minori's ear as her cheeks turned the same scarlet as Miyabi's.
"Wh-wh-wh-what did you dream?" Minori stammered.
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Hanabi wondered into her bedroom with the teasing brunette following behind as she looked around curious as to what kind of room the shrine maiden would have, she clicked her tongue in boredom noticing the very plain walls and small bed in a corner.
"I'm not sure what I exactly expected from your bedroom" Haruka said closing the door behind her "So, is the curse fully gone now? Have you calmed down?"
"Yes thank you" Hanabi replied sitting on her bed "I guess I wasn't as prepared as I thought I was". Haruka looked over at the dejected blonde as she ran a finger over her lips with a small smirk as she slowly made her way over, the memory of what happened at school came flooding back as she stopped in front of the girl who slowly looked up a look of shock crossing her eyes as she tried to back up.
"I'm so glad your all good now because you took something from me at that school and I think it's only right I pay you back" Haruka said the teasing smirk turning into a smile "Don't worry, I'll be nice".
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Ikaruga stood looking at the water in the nearby pond as Hikage sat quietly on a nearby bench taking small golden coins out of her pocket examining them one by one, the black haired swordswoman turned around for a moment wondering if the green haired girl remembered anything of their time together.
"I wonder if Yomi can use these" Hikage said as she placed the next one down before locking eyes with the other girl "You're a rich girl right? Then you can tell me what these might be worth".
"I'm not the rich girl that Yomi seems to think I am" Ikaruga said sighing "So I'm sorry but I can't even tell you how much they would be worth. Do you even remember how you got them?" Hikage slowly stood up as she flicked a coin into the air catching it as she got closer she held it out in front of her towards Ikaruga who reached up to get it, slowly Hikage dropped it into the girl's hand.
"I took them from that temple thing right" Hikage replied "I remember everything that happened, I also remember something else". Ikaruga tilted her head to the side slightly curious on what the girl meant soon finding out as the green haired girl closed the distance kissing her softly.
"Simply that Yomi can't have you because of one small thing" Hikage said as she leaned in whispering into the blushing girl's ear "Your all mine".
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Yozakura avoiding eye contact with the well-known teasing blonde of Hanzō, her memories of what happened at the shrine burning vividly in her mind how could she embarrass herself in such a way? She could feel Katsuragi's eyes burning holes into the back of her head as she sighs finally resolving to turn around and face the smirking blonde.
"Listen, I know that what I did was unbecoming of me" Yozakura said a pink tinge on her cheeks "So let's just forget it happened and keep it from everyone else ok?"
"Let me think" Katsuragi said placing a finger to her chin in mock thought "Alright I'll forget it but there is just one thing I have to ask. Something tells me that the curses affect those who have a hidden desire and it latches onto that desire so I'll forget it if you answer me. Do you like me?" Yozakura looked up again as the pinkness turned a deeper shade of red as she processed the question, if she answered no then would that truly be the end of it? Knowing the blonde like she did then she doubted it truly would be over however she couldn't help thinking the girl was right, perhaps there was some truth to the way the blonde's mind worked in her deduction of the curses affects.
"You promise it will be over if I tell you right?" Yozakura asked quietly watching the nodding blonde as she took a deep breath "Y-yes, I do like you. The truth is that I was hiding it but I didn't pursue it because I assumed you and Ikaruga were dating". Katsuragi stood there for a few moments before a smirk played at her lips as she began to laugh, Yozakura looked on feeling a little annoyed by the blonde's reaction before she felt a soft sensation on her lips as her eyes widened not realising Katsuragi had closed the distance.
"Well I like you too" Katsuragi responded as she broke the kiss gripping the blushing blue haired girl's hand "Now then, I owe you a date".
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Murakumo sat quietly trying to fashion herself a new mask out of things she could find in the shrine as Daidōji stood silent and still, neither one had spoken since the curse had been lifted creating an awkward silence before the raven haired woman turned to face her companion.
"Murakumo of Gessen" the older woman said causing the younger brunette to jump dropping her make shift mask as she looked towards Daidōji not sure what she had planned this time "You proved your strength in our bout with the Yōma but you still have much to learn".
"I-I-I-I'm still training e-e-e-e-everyday with my team" Murakumo responded as she tried to collect the remains of her makeshift mask before stopping feeling a hand on her shoulder as she looked up she saw the older shinobi holding out the mask she had taken "Th-th-th-thank you". Without hesitation the shy girl took the mask quickly reattaching it, a small smile crossed her lips as she felt herself calming down.
"Should you require extra training you may join me in the mountains behind Hanzō school" Daidōji said looking down causing the other girl to look up feeling a little thrown off by her offer, she had heard from the other Hanzō girls that the raven haired shinobi had always stood solo only accepting to train those she felt worthy "The only condition is you will do so without your mask on, it would be a shame to hinder yourself so and you are an attractive young lady you should be more confident in that". Murakumo couldn't help the blush creeping up her cheeks, she had always been told by her team mates she was attractive but hearing the older woman say it made her feel more embarrassed as the memory of the sudden kiss came to her mind.
So just a disclaimer now the reason this is so late coming out is because I've been suffering major internet issues which are thankfully now fixed so hoping for other stories to be updated more often so now that is out the way lets get onto what happened in the final chapter also another disclaimer this chapter was uploaded but I forgot that I hadn't done the Daidōji and Murakumo fallout but I've added them on now
The fallout is over and I think it's safe to assume that Asuka maybe dead so RIP Asuka. As for our other girls they seem to be in good spirits...I do just wonder what exactly Miyabi whispered to our precious Minori so if anyone has any ideas I'd love to here them which is why I deliberately never said what it is
As for Hikage seems our dear Ikaruga is still not safe from her grasp and speaking of safe...lets all hope Hanabi is doing alright also with an offer of training from the demon Daidōji I wonder if Murakumo will accept and last but most certainly not least is our lovely new dears Yozakura and Katsuragi which after doing this I really want to do a multichapter for that ship but it will have to wait because I have a lot more that we still need to have finished
Anyway, my ramblings aside thank you so much to everyone who read and reviewed. I hope this ending was as much fun as the build up towards it