Love's Embrace
Chapter 5: Unexpected
2500 years ago

Author's Note: Okay before we begin, the biggest change you'll notice is the title change. I decided that I didn't like Life & Love... It's too generic... Though I don't too much care for Love's Embrace either, I do still think it's better then the previous title.
Number 2, the time frame has been changed a bit. I wanted her to meet Yomi and to know who he is in relation to Yoko. And doing it 400 years back wouldn't have been long enough seeing as how Yomi was a ruler of Demon would for 1000 years AFTER he was blinded. So a little bit further back we go.
Number 3, this chapter is about... 1 or 2 weeks late... *head desk* I'M SORRY! I've just been promoted at work and so I'm working more hours. Yay more money, boo no time to write. But I will do my best to update the story regularly. You are all welcome to boot me in the head (translation: send me a pm or email) if the story goes another 2 weeks without an update.
Number 4, and this is very important. Throughout the beginning of this chapter there is sexual play. No actual intercourse but yeah, I think you get the picture. You have been forewarned. Thank you and enjoy!

Kurama shook Yanagi gently. "Sweet Vixen," he purred as he nuzzled her cheek.

Yanagi moaned and slowly opened her eyes. She smiled radiantly as she looked up at him.

"I want you to meet someone. He's a very close companion of mine and has helped me through great deal of things." Kurama said as he stroked Yanagi's cheek. "Will you come with me?" Kurama held her close to him, feeling her tiny form mold to him.

Yanagi hesitated and looked away.

"Always suspicious, sweeting? I guess I can't blame you. I don't trust very easily myself." Kurama purred again as he kissed her throat and massaged her breast.

Yanagi gasped and shut her eyes. "Trust? You trusted me not to kill you." She said breathlessly and moaned once more.

Kurama smiled wickedly. "I had to reassure you somehow, didn't I? And it is said that trust must be gained. Since we both knew you couldn't fight me, I figured I'd need to give you a reason to trust me." He explained as he pressed his thumb to her nipple, making her gasp lightly.

"Come with me sweeting. I would like to take care of your heats on regular basis." Kurama purred as he continued to stroke her nipples.

Yanagi moaned. "I could get used to this." She thought as brought her hands up to Kurama's ears to rub them. She smiled when he moaned.

"I need an answer sweet Vixen. I will protect you, keep you from the other kitsunes. You won't have to worry about being raped or abused again, as long as I live." Kurama said nuzzling her neck.

Yanagi closed her eyes and thought for a moment. "No more running. No more pain and torture. And I get to have him during my heats. What's the catch?" "It seems all to good to be true."

"It's not. You would come to me for your heats. That is all that I require of you." Kurama remained silent, hoping for her to say yes. But if she refused, he wouldn't force the matter. He would just be on the look out for another Vixen in heat.

"Alright." Yanagi said hesitantly. "I'll go with you, but I would add that I am free to leave whenever I wish." She said looking down into his eyes.

"Of course." Kurama said grinning up at her. "I won't let you have a reason to leave." "Come, let's bathe and then I will take you to meet my companion. I'm sure you'll like him. He can be quite lively." Kurama said still grinning at her as he stood and held a hand out to her.

Yanagi blushed as she looked up at him standing over her and thought once more. "I could get used to this." She smiled and let him help her up.

On the way to Camp

Kurama kept a tight hold on Yanagi's hand as they sped through the forest so he wouldn't lose her. He could smell Kuronue's scent and knew they were getting closer to camp.

Kurama slowed and watched for the sentinel plants. They wouldn't attack him, but they would attack Yanagi. He would need to add her blood or hair to them, so that they would let her by. As he continued to search he noted something strange. He frowned as he continued to walk and survey.

Yanagi was becoming anxious beside him. She noted that his features were worrisome. "What's wrong?" She asked. "I still don't know his name..." She frowned.

"There should have been sentinel plants patrolling this area. There are none." Kurama explained.

Yanagi frowned again and began searching as well. "Wait, over here." Yanagi called out as she knelt.

Kurama came and knelt beside her. "It's been ripped to shreds." He bit out as his eyes glowed red for a moment. "Kuronue."

"If these were patrolling around your friend, we need to hurry. He could be in trouble." Yanagi said as she stood again.

"Kuronue is a strong and cunning fighter. He wouldn't have been defeated." Kurama stated, but he was beginning to have doubts. "He has to be okay."

"Even strong opponents can be taken down by sheer numbers. Just the same, we should hurry to your friend." Yanagi said calmly.

Kurama nodded and took off, Yanagi following close behind.

The forest became a blur as they continued, but it was all too soon when they arrived at the camp.

"My God." Yanagi gasped.

Kurama knelt down and touched the blood stain. He brought his fingers to his lips and tasted. "Kuronue. They took him alive."

"The kitsunes. How did they know about you? How did they know he was with you? It's all my fault. I should have told you no. Then you would've been here to help him." Yanagi said as she covered her face with her hands.

"She really is far too gentle." Kurama thought as he came to her and put his hands on her shoulders. "I will get him back. It's me they want anyway. There is a rumor going around that I killed the leader of the Kitsunes here."

Yanagi looked up at him puzzled. "But you didn't."

"So it was you then?" Kurama smiled gently as he caressed her face.

"Yes," she said closing her eyes. "I couldn't let him hurt me again."

"It's fine sweeting. I will get Kuronue back and exact some revenge from them." Kurama smiled cruelly.

"I know how you can get in." Yanagi said looking up at him. "I was prisoner there. So I can tell you the entire layout. We had to learn it so that we could make our escape."

"You mentioned that earlier. Why were you caught? What happened with the others?" Kurama asked curiously.

"I volunteered to be bait. I knew they wouldn't catch us all, but I knew they'd want me because I killed their leader. So I told the others to go in a different direction from me." She said staring at the ground.

"Stupid but brave. You were lucky that I was there." Kurama stated matter-of-factly.

"Yes," she said quietly.

"You said you knew how to get in?" He prompted her.

"Yes. They know I killed the leader. They will want me back to punish me. If you bring me to them, I'm sure they'll give you your friend back." Yanagi said quietly.

Kurama could only stare at her. "No. That's far too risky."

"What other choice do you have? Sneak in? Only if you were Yoko Kurama, but it's even risky for someone like him." Yanagi frowned.

"Tell me everything you know from your time there." Kurama asked as he hid his smile at her calling his name unknowingly.

Finishing Comments: Oh! What's happened to Kuronue! Will Kurama get him back? Will he trade the sexy redheaded golden eye Vixen to get his companion back!
*evil smile* You'll just have to wait until next week!

Thank you all and let me know what you think!