Disclaimer: I do not own any part of Rosario Vampire. I am merely twisting the creator's vision into my own dream. If the supernatural, sexuality, or violence is offensive to you, then you should not read this.

Chapter 83

Tsukune sighed with relief as he closed his notebook. Another long day was almost over. His usual study group had been lively, with both Moka and Kurumu showing high spirits. Mizore had a smile on her face all day, and Yukari was almost gloating with her latest achievement. Throughout the study group she had been practically bouncing, waiting form someone to ask just the right question. When someone finally asked her what had her so worked up, she told them. Using the information in the old book she had been given as a reward, Yukari had enchanted the half-cape that she habitually wore with a flight spell.

Yukari was very proud of herself, and the others were suitably impressed with her achievement. Unfortunately, Yukari let her ego and her mouth run unchecked. She was quick to point out that because she could now fly, she would be able to respond to emergencies faster, making her more valuable to Tsukune. If she had stopped there, it would have been fine, but unfortunately, she did not.

"What's nice about this," Yukari said with a grin as she fingered the hem of her half-cape. "Is that it is more attractive and practical then clumsy wings." She tried to provoke Kurumu.

"That's uncalled for," Ruby chided the younger witch.

"There's nothing wrong with having wings," Kurumu sniffed.

"You're just hung up on yours," Yukari said. "They're like your breasts, big things you can wave around for attention."

"You're just jealous," Kurumu retorted as she cupped her breasts proudly.

"Oh please," Yukari rolled her eyes. "Except for helping you fly, they have no purpose."

"You don't know what you're talking about," Kurumu gave Tsukune a small smile.

"You're wings make you the least normal of all of us," Yukari pressed. "More of a monster then a human."

"That's enough," Tsukune said.

"Well it's true," Yukari insisted. "Wings can be such an eyesore."

"Yukari, I am ashamed of you," Ruby scolded her. She brandished her wand and her three pairs of raven's wings grew from her back.

"You really are an idiot," Kurumu said, summoning forth her own wings. "Wing can be used for more then just flying." She leaned in close and extended the thumb talon of her wing towards Yukari's face, threateningly.

Yukari saw that sharp talon coming towards her and realized she had said too much. Before she could back away or prepare a defense, a barrier appeared in front of her. Yukari turned her head to see where the red-black barrier had come from.

"Wings can also be used to protect," Tsukune said in a cold voice. His wings had erupted from his back, something that Mizore and Yukari had known nothing about, and he had extended one to prevent Kurumu from getting violent. He retracted his wing.

Yukari's jaw dropped and she suddenly felt sick to her stomach. All of her boastful, scorning comments about wings suddenly turned to acid in her stomach. Ruby, a witch she admired had wings. Kurumu, someone that had been a good friend to her in the past had wings. And now she discovered that Tsukune, the man she claimed to love, had wings. She had just insulted and belittled three people that were close to her. Her vision blurred as hot tears started to gather.

"I'm sorry," Yukari cried. Tears started to fall as she stuffed her books and notes into her bag. "I didn't mean what I said." She grabbed her things and hurried to escape, hardly pausing to collect her shoes as she ran out the door.

"I'll go after her," Kurumu said, leaving her things at the table. The succubus had a certain sense on kinship with the little witch. As much as she teased her about her less developed body, Kurumu actually envied her. Yukari was respected for her intelligence, and seen as a girl. Kurumu was seen as a pair of breasts by most, and discounted by those same people because of it. In truth, Kurumu knew that she only had average smarts and had learned from her mother that it was acceptable to use her looks to get though life. Yukari's mind was as over developed as Kurumu's breasts. And like the succubus, the little witch needed to learn a little caution about when and how to use her assets, and when to apply a little caution.

Tsukune had been surprised to see Kurumu take off after Yukari. He could feel her determination, and at the same time felt proud of her for being so quick to try to help her friend. That was something that Kurumu would never had thought to do when they first met.

With an act of will, Tsukune forced his wings to dissolve into his back. He was glad he was not wearing a good shirt, but just the same, he wished he knew Kurumu's trick of not ripping the back out of her blouses. Tsukune did a quick check to see how the others were doing. Moka looked concerned. Ruby had a sour expression on her face, and had also banished her wings. Mizore was regarding Tsukune carefully.

The study group, by consensus of the remaining members, decided to take a break. While the break was a group decision, they returned to their studies one at a time. Yukari, puffy faced and sniffling, finally returned, apologizing to everyone. Kurumu entered behind the little witch, and Tsukune could feel her sense of pride mixing with his own, along with some other feelings he wasn't sure of.

Now that the others had seen Tsukune's wings, if only briefly, there were some questions about them. Tsukune revealed that they were a result of what had happened to them when he had rescued Kurumu, and that yes, he could fly. Yukari became lost in thought after that, muttering to herself as she went through her notes, and sometimes watching Tsukune with measuring eyes.

Because of the disruption, the study group broke up late. Yukari, still feeling bad about the way she had acted, excused herself first. Kurumu, because of her budding career outside of school, also excused herself. She had to finish taking care of her things to be ready for school in the morning. Mizore started putting her things away as Kurumu started for the door.

"Moka," Mizore said after the door closed behind the departing succubus. "Are you going to spend tonight with Tsukune again?"

"Wha…" Moka was caught off guard by the blunt question.

"Ehhh," Tsukune was also surprised.

"You have been careful about being seen," Mizore said. "But careless about the other signs. You are covered by each other's scent. Most people won't get close enough to ether of you to notice, but I couldn't miss it." Mizore got up from her seat and moved closer to Tsukune. She sat down close enough to be rubbing against him. She leaned her head towards him and sniffed lightly. "I don't know how many nights you have shared together, but I don't think it is fair of you. I don't think it is fair to Tsukune."

"Tsukune is my boyfriend," Moka said. "How much time I spend with him is none of your business."

"She is actually do it to help me," Tsukune said. "Remember when I had trouble controlling my youki at the end of last term? I had another… Episode recently. Ruby tried to help me, but Moka made the difference."

"Tsukune," Mizore said. "You could have come to me as you did before. I would have helped you. I could feel your youki, I knew you were holding it in. You didn't have to."

"That was the mistake that I made," Moka said.

"Moka…" Tsukune tried to argue.

"No, Tsukune," Moka continued talking. "It's true. I was waiting for you to talk to me, but you want to be strong, to be in control of yourself, and I forgot that." Moka turned back to Mizore. "I let Tsukune suffer because I didn't have the conviction to offer my help. I waited for him to ask. I won't do that again. Tsukune never abandoned me when I was in trouble, even when he had to risk his life. How can I be his girlfriend if I can't make the same commitment to him?"

"Let me help you," Mizore said simply.

"What?" Moka and Tsukune both asked in surprise.

"I swore to be your vassal," Mizore said. "You know that I cannot oppose you. I am saying that you should let me help you. What would people say if they found out you were spending nights alone with Tsukune? What would your sister do if she found out?"

"Kokoa…" Moka groaned. She had not thought about that. If her sister heard a rumor of Moka and Tsukune spending nights together, then Kokoa would ether try to disprove it by spying, or try to attack Tsukune again. The worst thing she could do is send word back to father, who might try to pull Moka out of school if he thought there was some kind of possible scandal.

"You are not the only person that cares for Tsukune," Mizore said. "And you already know you can't spend every night with him, unless you are ready for word to get out, because sooner or later you will be discovered.

"I hate to say it," Tsukune said gently to Moka. "But Mizore is right. As much as I love being with you, we have to be responsible."

"I have been thinking about it a lot," Mizore said. "There are nights that Tsukune is away from school. Kurumu is with him then. Ruby is always here for Tsukune, and even if she can't always help him, as you say, she can come to you for help."

"But…" Moka tried to protest.

"But if Ruby has to go to you," Mizore went on. "That would mean leaving Tsukune alone when he was in need of help. If I stay with Tsukune, he would have one more person close to him. One more person ready to help him."

"No…" Moka tried to protest again.

"Moka," Tsukune said. "She may have an idea."

"Tsukune," Moka turned to him. "You want this?"

"Hear me out," Tsukune said. "Please."

"Alright," Moka made herself act calm.

"I have been fine since the last episode," Tsukune said. "And even then, it took a week for it to become a real problem. If you were to just check on my condition regularly, there should be no problem, even if somebody found out. I hate to admit it, but I do have a small reputation for losing control and needing help to recover. Remember what happened out side the dorms last year, before we put a stop to the Public Safety Commission?"

Moka remembered what Tsukune was talking about. His youki had raged, and it had been Moka and Mizore's ability to draw out Tsukune's energy by feeding from him that had saved him from losing all control. Rumors about him, and his relationships with the girls closest to him had been all over the school.

"Even if Kokoa were to find out that you were visiting me, checking on me at night," Tsukune said. "It shouldn't mater. I am sworn to your service. Wouldn't you just be honoring your duties in looking after your follower?"

"Tsukune," Moka smile. "That's brilliant."

"I am also your vassal," Mizore said. "You could trust me to help you."

"I will think about it," Moka said.

Mizore made her exit after that. She hadn't expect to be invited to stay with Tsukune just because she had pointed out the problem, but it would have been nice. If Tsukune was willing to let Mizore into his house, and bed, even if it was just an excuse to protect Moka's image, then Mizore was more then willing to exploit any opportunity that was offered.

Moka realized that Mizore had been right. Trying to be with Tsukune every night had been a selfish, and even foolish thing to be doing. She did stay with Tsukune until after supper, but then excused herself and returned to her own house for the night. Before leaving, she made Ruby and Tsukune promise to let her know right away if there were any problems.

Tsukune reflected on all that had happened as he leaned back from his desk. It was late evening and he had finally finished his school work. It was strange, he reflected, that he was so busy, but he somehow found himself enjoying his life. With a sigh Tsukune got up from his desk. Before he relaxed too much, there was something he needed to take care of.

"Ruby," Tsukune called.

"Yes master," Ruby answered, hurrying to his room.

Tsukune wanted to forget about some things, but he would not be doing Ruby any favors if he did. He had a role to fulfill, and if couldn't at least try, then he would be letting Ruby and Moka down. He crossed the room and sat on the edge of the bed.

"Ruby," Tsukune said in a voice he hoped sounded firm. "I heard you talking with Moka. I did not like the tone you used. It doesn't mater how polite your words are if you can't keep from being insulting."

"I'm sorry, master," Ruby bowed her head.

"However, you have done well this past week, and you deserve a reward for your hard work," Tsukune said. "It would be easiest if I could just let it all go, but that would be irresponsible of me. So I must give you your due reward, and your earned punishment. Come here," Tsukune instructed as he pointed to a spot next to the bed.

Ruby moved to stand where Tsukune directed her. When she was standing close to him she had to resist the urge to smile. It was fun to be ordered about by Tsukune, even if he didn't use is authority over her in any of the creative ways she liked to imagine.

"N… Now bend over my lap," Tsukune said, feeling his face starting to grow warm.

"Yes master," Ruby said, smiling in spite of herself now. She carefully lowered her body and bent forward at the waist so that she was laying across Tsukune's lap with her hips pointed upwards. She put her hands on the floor to help balance herself.

For Tsukune what came next was a challenge of his determination. For Ruby it was something special and exciting. She felt Tsukune do something he had never done before. Tsukune lifted Ruby's skirts, exposing her lace covered bottom. He rested his hand on her bottom, feeling the softness of her skin.

"Ruby," Tsukune said. "I want you to understand that I know how you are going to take this. That is why this is your reward."

"What?" Ruby questioned.

*Smack* "Ahhhh…."

Tsukune's hand came down across Ruby's bottom, making the witch cry out.

*Smack* *Smack* *Smack*

"Yes! Ohh yes!"

Ruby cried out in delight as Tsukune's hand struck her soft bottom over and over again. She could feel the stinging heat from the spanking spreading all though her body. She wanted more.

"More, master," Ruby called out excitedly.

"No," Tsukune said, pulling Ruby's skirt back down. "That's enough."

"But master…"

"This is your punishment," Tukune said firmly. "Stand up, go wash your face, and go to bed."

Ruby couldn't stop from pouting. Tsukune knew her too well, as he had said. Her reward had been thrilling, but it made her punishment excruciating. She was being sent to bed, sent away from her master's side. From the outside the punishment would look insignificant, but Tsukune knew Ruby well. In spite of the sting of her punishment, Ruby smiled. Her master knew her very well.