The Taming of Gods
An Akito X OC fanfiction story. Please leave a review.
Final chapter of the story! Hope you enjoy it and please leave a review to let me know what you thought. Reviews are much appreciated! Thank you to all my lovely readers.
Chapter 18- Epilogue
Music blared loudly from the Sohma Honke as a party was in full swing inside. All the Sohmas, especially the zodiac members, had gathered to celebrate to the max. After all, the curse had finally broken and with it, their beloved leader had been restored. But Akito only had eyes for one person, who was swaying tantalizingly to the music, unaware of how many guys were watching her hungrily. With a predatory smile, Akito stepped onto the makeshift dance floor and slid a hand around her waist, returning the jealous stares of the men watching them with a triumphant smile. Meda was his and they'd better know it.
'Let's go.' Akito whispered to her, before dragging her out the back, escaping into the beautiful gardens of the estate.
'Akito! We can't just leave- what if someone needs us?'
'Then let them waste their time looking. This night is for you and I, my love, and I'd like to spend it with you alone.' He smirked at her, knowing that despite her protests, he'd get his way.
'Fine, I'll come with you. But where on earth are you taking me?'
'Somewhere beautiful.' He promised, before leading her out into his private garden and pond. It seemed like so long ago that they'd both stood in the beautiful white gazebo and shared their first kiss. This night, the gazebo twinkled with fairy lights that hung across it and Meda's jaw dropped open at the splendid sight of the garden. Fireflies danced across the water and subtle lighting illuminated the flowers around the edges of the huge pond, reflecting onto its waters. Akito took her by the hand and led her onto the gazebo, watching her awestruck expression with adoration.
'Akito, it's beautiful!' She gasped, at a loss for words.
'Tch. I already told you it would be.' He stated impatiently. Whirling around Meda pulled him into a sudden kiss, parting only to draw breath.
'Haha, you look adorable when you blush!' She teased, twirling happily around the gazebo.
Akito glared at her but with a roll of his eyes, quickly pulled her close. 'Care to dance?' He stated more than asked, before pulling the startled girl into an elegant waltz.
Meda looked up to find a pair of obsidian eyes gazing intently into hers. His pale face had a princely quality to it with his handsome planes and strong jaw, but the smouldering dark eyes promised fire and power and passion. His arms were firm around her waist and his footsteps regal and sure as he led the waltz. When had he learnt to dance?
'What are you thinking about?' His deep voice interrupted her musings.
'How handsome yo-' She broke off blushing deep red as the words slipped out. She groaned as the familiar, insufferable smirk appeared on his face. 'Oh great. You're never going to let that one go.'
'I wouldn't worry darling. It's obvious how smitten you are with me.' He chuckled deeply as she blushed even harder. The smirk quickly dropped away however, when she let go oh his hand and stepped away.
'What's wrong?' He asked, his eyes hard as he watched her happy expression melt into a sad one.
'Nothing…'
'Tell me, my love.' He pulled her close, her head resting on his chest and her anxiety melting away at the mere contact.
'I was just thinking… My job here is done and well, I was thinking… Maybe it's time for me to leave?' Akito went rigid behind her, causing her to turn around and face him. His dark eyes were wide with fear and anger.
'WHAT?' He exploded, shaking her hard. 'What do you mean, leave? How could you even consider such a thing?'
'Akito calm down! I know it seems hard but I never stay once I've finished my job.'
'A job? That's all we were to you? That's all I was to you?' He released her and turned away in disgust. 'Maybe the Kami was right, after all. How foolish I was to trust you.'
'No don't say that!' Tears threatened to overflow as Meda clung to Akito. 'You don't need me anymore! You have your whole life in front of you- no sickness or grievance to hinder you. There's so much out there for you Akito. Why would you choose me?'
'Stupid, stupid little witch! How could you think that?' He snapped, pushing aside his hubris and his hurt to hug her. 'How could it ever cross your mind that I don't need you? I know I'm less than eloquent when it comes to feelings and all that crap, but what matters most is that I love you! There I said it! Loud and clear for all to hear.'
'That rhymes!' Meda giggled, the tears vanishing.
'Moron.' He replied gruffly, pinching her ear lightly.
'Ouch! Fine, I'll stay!' She promised, rubbing her sore ear. 'I can hardly believe how my life has turned around. Someone who actually loves me, a huge family- Akito, how do you think the others will react when they find out about us?'
'Find out? Silly witch, they're not all as dense as you. Everybody knows about us and if they don't, they certainly found out tonight.' He smiled smugly, remembering his possessive display on the dance floor earlier. 'Now promise me, no more of this "leaving" nonsense. You are to stay by my side, forever. Gods, how idiotic can you be? I wouldn't have gone to so much trouble to deck the garden up like this if I hadn't fallen so ridiculously hard for you, my little witch.' He grumbled, though he started pressing light kisses along her neck to soften his harsh words.
'Mm, it was hard to believe that you loved me, but I suppose now I'm convinced.' She smirked teasingly at him, though inwardly breathing a sigh of relief at the heavy burden that had been lifted from her heart. Finally her nomadic life would cease and she'd be able to settle down and live a normal life. Well, as normal as life with Akito Sohma could be. The stars twinkled down on the happy lovers as they kissed in the gazebo. All was finally at peace in the Sohma household.
Fin