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, than you should not read this.

Chapter 195

Wednesday morning Inari had tried to meet Tsukune early once again. She had arrived in the village in time to run into Moka. The alpha of Tsukune's harem greeted Inari politely, but not with any warmth. When the pair reached Tsukune's manor, they were both feeling less than happy by how happy Kurumu and Mizore appeared as they proceeded Tsukune out the door. Tsukune greeted Moka with a smile and a hug. She greeted him with a hug and a bite.

"Inari," Tsukune said to his lieutenant as a now smiling Moka took him by the arm. "I am glad to see you. I hope you're doing well."

"I am, thank you," Inari smiled. "Did you sleep well last night?"

"Eventually," Tsukune answered with a crooked grin.

Inari felt a little embarrassed by Tsukune's response, especially when it had made Mizore smile and Kurumu giggle.

"As long as we're walking to school together," Tsukune said, ignoring Kurumu for a moment. "I want to talk to you."

"Really?" Inari perked up.

"There are some places the Student Police have been overlooking..." Tsukune explained.

XxxxX

Moka was unsure of how she should feel with the given situation. She had know Kurumu and Mizore would be quick to move in on any opportunity she left open with Tsukune. She wanted to meet with her Career counselor, and knew that unless she asked Tsukune to tag along, the others would have their opening. Moka had decided on the political approach. Instead of dragging Tsukune along and making him wait for her, she had offered Kurumu and Mizore their opening in a way that made it seem like she was being generous. She had been sure that the pair would get in each others way, much as they had many times in the past. The following morning the two women were far to happy for Moka's comfort.

Moka decided that she and Tsukune needed to have a little talk about what had happened, but first she had to find an appropriate time and place. Tsukune had started off the morning early by talking work with Inari. That had lasted up to the school steps. Half an hour before lunch, Tsukune slipped out of class, pleading Student Police business. Moka thought she might get a chance to talk to him at lunch, but he never appeared. It was only a small consolation that the others were disappointed by his absence as well.

When Tsukune returned to class late from lunch, he was irritated. Moka stole a moment to try and find out what was going on. Tsukune only mentioned the Board Chairman with a sour expression and promised to tell Moka later. How much later he did not say, and Moka was left to wonder about it when Tsukune left the class a half hour early, again pleading Student Police business.

It was during the walk back to the village that Moka finally asked Mizore about what had happened the night before. Mizore and Kurumu had both smiled and blushed, and then they had started talking. Moka wished that she had waited to ask Tsukune. While Mizore had some modesty, Kurumu did not. The only thing that slowed the pair down was if anybody else was close enough to overhear them. Yukari's face turned so red she looked like a tomato. The young witch looked like she wanted to run away, but she was fascinated at the same time.

Moka almost didn't believe what she heard. Knowing that Tsukune had other lovers had always irritated her at some level. Hearing that he was taking them to his bed two at a time made her want to start thinning out the competition. Moka was more convinced than ever that she and Tsukune needed to talk.

XxxX

Tsukune wasn't sure how he should feel about his day. Over all it had been productive, but it had brought with it some frustrations as well. The most frustrating part had been the conference with the Board Chairman and the projection of Lady Kuroi Sora. The pair had bantered back and forth with pointed comments that hardly made sense to Tsukune. He suspected that they had a very long history of some kind. When he finally had his own say, Lady Kuroi had expressed in no uncertain terms that she was not interested in taking her attendants back.

"Think of it as a test," Lady Kuroi chided. "They are yours now. Everything that they are, and all that they had are now yours."

"Thank you," Tsukune said drily.

Tsukune was glad when that meeting was over. The rest of the day, at least, was more within his ability to understand and deal with. Using the information from the Me sisters Tsukune had taken time away from his classes and friends to crack down on some of the trouble-makers on campus.

Inari had spent a good portion of her day helping him. She checked the girls' toilets while he waited outside. Some girls were caught breaking rules in minor ways. A shakedown of a first year girl was discovered. Inari told her captain about it when she emerged from the restroom with a small, plump, and visibly shaken first year girl. She did not tell him how she had chastened the trio of bullies after their victim had been sent on her way. All Tsukune knew was that when the trio came out of the bathroom they had looked embarrassed and more than a little frightened. When they saw Tsukune waiting in the hall with a stern expression they all turned white and hurried away. He decided he did not want to know.

When the day was finally over, Tsukune and Inari went to the Student Police Headquarters to fill out their reports. It was a strategic visit. Tsukune had been trying to keep away from the Student Police as much as possible to let Akira be seen as being in charge and in control, so when he did come around Tsukune's presence had that much more impact. After turning in his reports, Tsukune took the time to share what he had learned from the Me sister, but not how, with Akira.

Xxx^.^xxX

Inari decided that it was a good day for her. Tsukune had been welcoming early in the morning, and had included her in his plans for the day. It was a childish thing, but she had found it a little romantic that they were cutting classes together. The fact that they were working together fulfilling their responsibilities as Student Police did not lessen her enjoyment in the least. Working with Tsukune most of the day had been satisfying, even if it lacked any real excitement. After turning in her reports for the day, Inari lingered at the headquarters for Tsukune to finish talking with Akira.

Inari passed some time daydreaming her way through her recurrent fantasy. She liked to imagine herself and Tsukune working together like the heroes of a crime drama, and then celebrating the closing of a case with a night together. Inari reflected on her fantasy. While they had not solved any high profile crimes, or risked life and limb to catch some villain, Inari and Tsukune had worked a good part of the day together. Inari thought about things for a little bit and came up with an idea which grew into a plan.

Finally Tsukune finished his business. As he headed for the door, Inari moved to walk with him. She caught a smile and a small 'thumbs-up' from Sheezu as she did. Inari took that as a good sign.

"Tsukune," Inari said while they were a few meters away from the headquarters building. "Can we walk together for a little while."

"Sure," Tsukune said.

Inari smiled and pulled off her blazer. She slung her school bag across her body and draped her blazer over it so her hands were free. Then she turned her attention to Tsukune.

"Tsukune," Inari said. "Could you take your jacket off for a moment?"

"Why?" Tsukune questioned.

"I want to check something," Inari said.

"Ehh?" Tsukune hesitated.

He stopped and set his bag on the ground as he removed his blazer. Inari was glad to see that he did not have an extra Student Police armband on under his blazer, something she actually wanted to find out. Tsukune held up his jacket as if to inspect it.

"Thank you," Inari said pulling the jacket from his hands. She quickly folded it inside out and tucked it over her bag with her own jacket.

"What are you doing?" Tsukune asked.

"I'm a fox," Inari said. "I am being clever."

"Huh?" Tsukune blinked.

"Tsukune..." Inari picked up his bag and held it in one hand, on the same side of her body as her own bag. "In case you haven't noticed, I just got you our of uniform." She turned her unburdened side to him and slipped her arm around his waist. "And I'm not in uniform ether."

"Inari," Tsukune protested.

"We're not in uniform," Inari said. "We're not on duty. There's no reason we can't be close and friendly right now."

"Friendly..." Tsukune gave her a suspicious look.

"Close and friendly," Inari smiled, feeling herself starting to blush, praying that her plan would pay off.

"If you would give me my bag and jacket back," Tsukune said. "I'll walk with you back to the dorms."

"Alright," Inari said, suppressing a sigh. If she didn't act too disappointed there was a chance she could play it all off as a joke.

Tsukune accepted his belongings back. He pulled out the shoulder strap and and hung his bag across his body and tucked his folded blazer over it, mirroring Inari. He gave her a warm smile as he offered her his arm.

"Really?" Inair said in disbelief.

"Sure," Tsukune nodded.

"Yea," Inari gave a little cheer as she took Tsukune's offered arm.

"I'm not sure why you want to hang around me so much," Tsukune said. "It's only going to cause you trouble."

"You're worth some trouble," Inari said as she pulled his arm in closer.

"If you say so," Tsukune gave in.

"You know I always like to be around you when I can," Inari said. "And if we're going to work together, we should be able to relax together."

"That makes some sense," Tsukune nodded.

"And this time I didn't even have to use up one of my favors," Inari grinned.

"Wha..." Tsukune gave her a quick look. "Damn," He sighed.

Inari couldn't stop smiling. True, walking arm-in-arm with Tsukune wasn't exactly a romantic date, and it was a far cry from the things she liked to fantasize about doing with him after solving some major case, but if she measured rewards to effort, walking alone with her captain was about right for the day's work they had shared.

XxxxxxxX

Tsukune knew he was in trouble as soon as he walked into the manor. There was a tension in Ruby's eyes when she greeted him. The air within the manor felt charged, as if a thunder storm was about to hit. Tsukune could feel Moka's youki coming from the sitting room and knew that she was waiting for him. She had been waiting for him on an afternoon he had been delayed by responsibilities and then had taken his time in returning to the manor.

Tsukune knew that there was no way to avoid trouble. He had kept Moka waiting and he had Inari's scent on him. With grim determination he headed to the sitting room to meet his fate. Moka looked up from her schoolwork as Tsukune entered. Her pink hair had silver highlights, Her beautiful face was a mask of cool patience. She gave Tsukune a hard little smile.

"Tsukune," Moka said in a neutral tone. "How was your day?"

"It was busy," Tsukune answeered. "How was yours?"

"It was acceptable," Moka answered. "Except that you were not with me."

"I wish I could have been," Tsukune said honestly.

"I am sure you hardly noticed my absence," Moka returned. "You said you were busy, and you had your little helper to keep you company."

"My lieutenant is good at her job," Tsukune said with an edge in his voice. Inari had done nothing wrong, and she was his lieutenant. Tsukune didn't want anybody picking on her or putting her down, even by implication. "And nobody can compare to you or take your place," Tsukune continued.

"How nice of you to say so," Moka said. "But that is not what Kurumu told me."

Tsukune felt his stomach drop. All of his fear from the night before returned. He crossed the sitting room and dropped down into a chair with a troubled sigh.

"I told them it was a bad idea," Tsukune said as he leaned forward and put his head in his hands with his elbows on his knees. "Shit!

"Tsukune?" Moka questioned. Her own irritation started to fade when she saw how distressed he was.

"I tried to warn them," Tsukune explained, sitting up. "But I was neatly boxed in... Shit!" Tsukune stood up again, so quickly that the chair rocked on its feet. "Damn it!" Tsukune started pacing.

"Tsukune?" Moka's concern for him was raising.

"Damn it. Damn it. Damn it!" Tsukune continued to swear. On the third repetition he was back in front of the chair again. He lashed out and kicked the chair, splintering its frame and sending it crashing into the wall. The chair was destroyed and the wall was caved in where it had been hit. Tsukune didn't even blink at it, he just kept pacing.

"This is what I've always been afraid of," Tsukune voice was an angry growl as he continued to pace. "I told you I was weak and worthless. Now everything's ruined." His fist lashed out and shattered a chunk of the door frame. "Shit!"

Moka was stunned. She had never seen Tsukune like this before. He was angry, not at her, but at himself. She could feel his youki rising, but that was different too. It was a darkness she did not know. She saw it start to show around his hands and eyes, almost like a growing stain on his skin.

"I'm sorry, Moka," Tsukune continued. "I told you that I was weak and this proves it. Shit!" Another chair was destroyed.

Out in the hallway Ruby and the Me sisters had gathered. Ruby looked as frightened as Moka felt. Moka knew that Tsukune was losing control.

"If you'll release me from my oath, Moka, I will never bother you again," Tsukune said. He had finally stopped pacing and was looking down at his clenched fists without really seeing them.

Moka was snapped out of her shock by what Tsukune had just said. The idea of losing him stabbed into her heart.

'No!' Inner Moka protested.

"No!" Moka said as she came to her feet, dropping her schoolwork carelessly. "Tsukune, no! No, I am never going to let you go."

"Why?" Tsukune demanded, turning to her with a hurt and angry expression.

"Tsukune..." Moka gasped in a small voice.

The reason for her gasp was Tsukune's eyes. The iris were blood red surrounded by tar black. The whites of Tsukune's eyes were hidden behind the blackness that was spreading like a mask of dark, thorny vines over his face.

"Why?" Tsukune demanded again. "Why do you want me around when all I can do is disappoint you and hurt you? You should just let me go somewhere and die..."

"Tsukune, no!" Moka practically threw herself at him. She did not want to give him the chance to try to leave with the way he was talking.

Tsukune held up a hand to stop her, to keep her back. He didn't want to keep hurting her, and he really didn't feel worthy enough to let her be close to him. Moka didn't even slow down. Tsukune's hand was stretched out, so she took it in her own and guided it to her chest. The roasio came away with a soft ringing sound and fell to the floor. Inner Moka grabbed Tsukune's head between her hands.

"Don't you dare talk like that!" Moka demanded, her face pained and frightened.

"Moka," Tsukun said as she shook off her hands. "I'm not worth it. You should just let me leave..."

SMACK

"Never!" Moka declared.

"Moka..." Tsukune growled.

"I said never," Moka insisted. "And I mean it Tsukune. You are mine!"

"You're just being stubborn," Tsukune started to turn away from her.

"Stubborn!" Moka's voice cracked. "Tsukune, you forget yourself." She lashed out with a kick that took Tsukune's legs out from under him. She grabbed him as he fell and made sure she landed on top of him.

"Oooff," Tsukune's wind was knocked out of him as Moka landed hard on his stomach.

"You swore an oath to me, Tsukune," Moka growled. "You belong to me. Do you hear me?"

"Moka, get..."

"No, Tsukune," Moka punched his chest. "Remember you place, Tsukune. You promised yourself to me. You told me that you love me! I am not going to let you run away from that."

"I will always love you," Tsukune said. The anger and stubbornness just seemed to drain out of him, leaving him looking sad and tired. At the same time the darkness was quickly fading from his face and eyes. "I just don't want to do anything that would make you hate me."

"Tsukune," Moka sighed. "I could never hate you." She leaned forward and grabbed his head again, forcing him to look her in the eye. "And I will not live in a world without you."

"Moka..." Tsukune started.

"No, Tsukune," Moka cut him off. "If you leave me, ever, I will hunt you down. I will kill every single one of your lovers, and drag you back in chains. And if you ever stop loving me, I will kill you, your lovers, and myself. Your place, Tsukune, is in my life. If you can't handle that, say so right now. Tell me you don't love me and I will end it all tonight."

"Moka, no," Tsukune protested. "I love you. You are the most important person in the world to me."

"Yes I am," Moka said. "Now tell me why, if I am so special to you, you decided to have a party last night and not tell me about it?"

"Is wasn't my idea," Tsukune defended.

"I don't care if it was your idea," Moka growled. "Tell me why I shouldn't remind those other women of yours why I am the one you are most dedicated to."

"Moka," Tsukune said. "Kurumu and Mizore were just trying to get some attention. They know they can't stand up to you. They even said that it's not fair that I love all of you; both sides of you. Even together they can't stand up to you, and there are two of you..."

Moka let Tsukune babble on for a little while. The hard part was keeping herself from smiling. Everything Tsukune was saying was sweet honey to her ego. After she had heard that he had shared himself with the other two at one time, all Moka really wanted was to make sure Tsukune wasn't going to lose interest in her. If her competition was teaming up, she would have trouble finding a way to show him as much attention.

"Tsukune..." Moka said in a dangerously sweet voice. "What would you do if there really were two of me?"

"Ummmm," Tsukune had to think about that. "I would probably die of happiness." He gave Moka a weak smile.

"You would probably die of blood loss and exhaustion," Moka countered.

"But I would be with you," Tsukune said. "So I would be happy."

Moka couldn't think of a witty answer to that. Instead, she decided to ask a different question.

"When you asked to be released from your promise to me," Moka asked. "Your promises to us, was it so you could go and be with the others?"

"No," Tsukune tried to shake his head. "That could never happen."

"Oh?" Moka blinked. "And why is that?"

"Moka," Tsukune said in an almost bitter voice. "You are the most important person in the world to me. As much as I love Kurumu and Mizore, do you think I could forgive them if what they pushed me into doing cost me any hope of being with you? Every time I saw them I would remember what I lost, and why."

In answer, Moka leaned down and kissed Tsukune.

It was a few minutes later when Moka let Tsukune up off the floor. He looked around the sitting room and saw the damage that he had done and gave a heavy sigh. He was disappointed in his lack of self control. Moka allowed him a moment to collect his thoughts.

"Tsukune," Moka said gently. "Would you do me a favor?"

"Of course," Tsukune answered.

"I know you probably want to clean up a little," Moka said. "If you would please send your servants to ask Kurumu and Mizore to come over, I would like to talk with them."

"Midori, Kurai," Tsukune said without even looking around. "Please do as she asked."

"Yes sir," The Me sisters said in unison from the hallway.

"Ruby?" Moka called out.

"Yes Ma'am?" Ruby answered as she entered the damaged sitting room.

"While I am talking with the others," Moka instructed. "Please see to Tsukune's care and comforts."

"Moka, I..." Tsukune started to speak.

"Tsukune," Moka said in a sweet but firm voice. "I can see that you are feeling tired. I can also tell that you and your lieutenant had a busy day." She wrinkled her nose at him. "Please, take a little time to refresh yourself. After I have a little talk with your... other companions, you and I can enjoy an evening together." A seductive smile touched her lips. "It has been a while since you and I have taken the time to be alone together."

"You're right," Tsukune said with a crooked smile. "It will be as you say."

"It always should be," Moka said with a satisfied nod.

"Please don't hurt them," Tsukune said, accepting that he should stay away until Moka was finished 'talking.'

"I promise I won't maim or kill them," Moka said. "For now. Unless they force me to defend myself. Otherwise, I won't hurt them too badly."

"Moka..." Tsukune gave her a stern look.

"Yes?" Moka raised an eyebrow.

"I love you," Tsukune said, knowing that arguing wouldn't help in any way. "I'll be up stairs."

XxxxxxXxxxxX

Kurumu arrived even as Tsukune was mounting the stairs. Still in her skirt and blouse, but not her sweater, she had already been on her way over to the manor when one of the Me sisters had come upon her with the summons. Kurumu had felt Tsukune's heart racing, and at first thought he was with one of the other women in spite of the early hour. But there was something not right in what she had been feeling, and she had finally given in to worry and started to the manor to see if Tsukune was alright.

When Inner Moka met her at the door, Kurumu was sure something had happened to Tsukune.

"Where's Tsukune?" Kurumu demanded as she pushed her way into the manor.

"He is going up stairs to clean up," Moka said calmly. "So that we can have a few words in private."

"What are you talking about?" Kurumu questioned.

"I want to talk with you," Moka said clearly. "Come with me to the sitting room."

"If you're playing games..." Kurumu warned.

"I assure you," Moka said giving the other woman a level gaze. "I am very serious." She gestured towards the sitting room.

"Fine," Kurumu huffed as she started deeper into the house.

Kurumu was suspicious of what Inner Moka might be up to. She admired the confidence of the vampire, but never really trusted her. Because she was wondering what the other woman might be up to, Kurumu almost entered the sitting room before she saw all the damage.

"What happened?" Kurumu gaped as she took in the scene in front of her.

"Tsukune happened," Moka said.

"What did you do to him?" Kurumu demanded as she spun about to face the silver haired vampire.

"I did nothing," Moka said. "This is your fault."

"My fault?" Kurumu cried out. "What did I do?"

"You and your partner pushed yourself onto Tsukune last night," Moka said. "You did something that Tsukune wasn't ready to accept and he felt bad because of it." Her face became filled with anger and she glared at the succubus. "Tsukune was so angry with himself for going along with what you wanted last night that he started talking about going away and leaving us."

"Tsukune wouldn't," Kurumu argued.

"Oh?" Moka reached out, lightning quick, and grabbed a handful of Kurumu's hair. She pushed the other woman's face into the hole left in the door frame by Tsukune's tantrum. "Tsukune would never do anything rash would he? You stupid woman, look what he did to the wall." Moka yanked back on Kurumu's hair and thrust her into the room before letting go. "Look what he did to the room, the furniture."

Kurumu stumbled into the room. Her face was bleeding from being pushed into the splintered door frame but she didn't care. The room was a mess. It was a room that Tsukune liked, because he could use it to spend time with his friends, he had said so himself. Chairs had been destroyed. The walls were damaged. Moka's school books were dumped on the floor. She was still looking around in disbelief, and picking splinters out of her face, when Mizore arrived.

"We cannot keep doing this to Tsukune," Moka said. "His heart is too kind and loving for this kind of treatment."

"Well what do you expect us to do?" Kurumu demanded.

"You want Tsukune to yourself," Mizore accused.

"And so do you," Moka shot back. "We all do. I am not so blind as you may like to think. I know that Ruby would like to have Tsukune all to herself as well, and that little lieutenant that's chasing after him."

"You still have not said what you want us to do," Kurumu said.

XxxxxxxxxX

While Moka and the others were talking down stairs Tsukune did his best to regain his self control and get cleaned up. Cleaning up was the easy part. Ruby was making a point of keeping Tsukune preoccupied. All he had to do was sit on the stool in the bathroom while she took care of him. It was a game that they played from time to time. Tsukune was trying to keep his thoughts calm and ordered while Ruby tried to excite him.

Tsukune was trying to keep his calm by being analytical about the experience. Ruby's smooth skin against his own was something he was aware of right away. When he thought about the women in his life, they all had soft skin. Her breasts against him were nice, bigger than Mizore's but smaller than Kurumu's, about on par with Moka's. It bothered him for a moment that he was being so calm about breasts, bare and soapy, rubbing against him, but it was only a passing thought. He wasn't in the mood for anything sensual, so as long as he could stay calm he should not become aroused. His poise was threatened when he became aware of Ruby's nipples, but with some calming breaths he was able to relax again.

Given how he was feeling that afternoon, Tsukune normally would have chided Ruby for her flirting. He chose to let her continue instead because he felt that he could use the distraction. He could still feel the pressure of Moka's youki down stairs. He could also feel Kurumu's presence, and could tell that she was upset. A stray thought ran through Tsukune's mind. He wondered how he could have ever lived without such special women in his life.

"Master?" Ruby gave him a worried look when he let out a laugh.

Tsukune was laughing because he realized something important. He realized that before meeting Moka, and the others, he had only been passing time. It wasn't until Moka and all the rest had become a part of his life that he had truly come alive. Seeing Ruby's puzzled and worried expression only made him laugh more.

"Master, are you alright?" Ruby asked.

"I'm fine Ruby," Tsukune said. "I just needed to work something out in my head." He gave her a look that was bother warm and serious. "Thank you."

Ruby didn't know what was happening. Tsukune had started laughing for no reason. Then he was talking with open confidence. The next thing she knew he had reached out with both hands to grab her head and pull her into a kiss.

XxxxXxxxX

The Tsukune appreciation club meeting did not go well. All three members in attendance agreed that they had to be more careful of Tsukune's feelings, but they could not agree on what they should do. It was a case of all of them being trapped by their own words, feelings, and actions. Calm discussions only went around in circles, when they were not broken by bouts of arguing. Kurumu kept feeling flashes of Lust from up stairs that she recognized as coming from Ruby. That kept distracting her from the discussion at hand.

The discussions and arguing ended when Ruby entered the room. Tsukune's personal maid was dressed a casual robe that was almost open in the front. She had wet hair and a wide smile on her face.

"If you will excuse me," Ruby said. "Master has asked me to invite you all to stay for supper. He says that he has something he would like to discuss with all of you."

That set the cat among the pigeons. All three quickly accepted the invitation. Once Ruby left the room all conversation turned to speculation about what Tsukune might want to talk about. The atmosphere in the room shifted to one of frustration to one of anticipation. Inner Moka even became interested in sharing speculation with the others. While she did not smile as much, she was just as hopeful that Tsukune would have something good to share with her.

XxxX

The atmosphere around the dinner table was charged with nervous anticipation. Tsukune had come down stairs casually dressed in time to eat with the others and not a moment before. While his lovers had been discussing and debating what he might want to talk with them about, he had been up stairs doing his school work. All through the meal Tsukune ignored any questions about what he wanted to talk about, but he did participate in friendly, idle chatter. Finally the meal was finished and he knew it was time to speak his mind. He hoped that keeping them on edge would help his girlfriends to actually hear what he wanted them to.

"Moka," Tsukune said to his silver-haired lover. "Thank you for joining us for supper."

"Thank you for the invitation," Moka said. "Now what was it you wanted to tell us?"

"As you know," Tsukune said without any more stalling. "Last night Kurumu and Mizore shared a special time with me."

"Awwww," Kurumu smiled.

"And I am willing to admit that it was very exciting," Tsukune continued. "But I have to make something very clear." Tsukune's face and voice became serious.

"Kurumu, Mizore," Tsukune focused on the duet. "You both know I love you... All of you. I wont object to spending time with any of you if I have the chance. If what you want is to... form a partnership, I will respect your decision. But I want you to also respect each other."

"What do you mean?" Kurumu asked. "Of course we respect each other."

"What I mean," Tsukune explained. "Is if you and Mizore decide to act as a 'duet' in the future, I can accept that, but if Mizore wishes to be with me alone, or if it's you, Kurumu, that wants to be with me, I want whomever else to respect that. I don't want any of you thinking that it is acceptable to invite yourself into a private moment to make it a group moment just so you won't feel left out, or that someone else is getting some advantage."

"Let me see if I understand you correctly," Moka said. "You are willing to accept two, or more, lovers into your bed at one time, but only as long as they come to you together."

"I know," Tsukune sighed. "I'm a pig for even thinking about it."

"So if the three of us agree to be with you at one time," Moka continued. "You would be fine with that?"

"I would be frightened out of my mind," Tsukune said. "How can I.. I... And it would probably kill me besides. But yes, if that is what you wanted, I would accept it."

"But if only one of us approaches you," Moka questioned. "Then you want the rest to leave you and your lover of the moment alone."

"That's right," Tsukune nodded. "I may be too weak to say no when I should, but this is something I have to be clear on. If you cannot respect each other, and respect me enough to accept this, then I am sorry. I have to have some limits, or I really will be just an animal."

The trio of young women looked at each other for a moment. They didn't speak as they tried to measure the feelings of the others. It was Moka that broke the silence.

"That was well said, Tsukune," Moka said with an approving smile. "But you forgot one small thing."

"I did?" Tsukune asked.

"You forgot the part where I come before anybody else," Moka said sternly. "When I want your... attention, I get your attention. It doesn't mater who you are with."

"You can't be serious," Protested Kurumu.

"I am very serious," Moka replied. "And I am correct. Isn't that so, Tsukune.

"It will be as you say, Dame Akashiya Moka," Tsukune said in a flat voice with a level gaze.

Moka gave him a tiny frown. It was clear that he would agree to her wishes, but he would not be happy about it if she abused her position. That was fine, Moka decided. The reason for his displeasure came from his compassion and affection for the others. It was that same compassion and affection that she loved about him so much. She knew she would take advantage of her position once in a while, just to remind everybody she could, but resolved not to do so to the point of abusing Tsukune's faith in her.

"Tsukune?" Kurumu gave a cry of protest.

"Kurumu," Tsukune replied to her. "You know that I love you, but I have always said that Moka is first in my heart."

"Do I have to ask her permission to be with you?" Kurumu demanded. "To kiss you, to date you, and to make love to you?"

"That would be acceptable," Moka said with a nod.

"No," Tsukune said gently. "But it would make me feel better if I did not have to worry about the women I love always fighting, especially over me."

"Awwww," Kurumu pouted.

"As you say," Moka said with a little nod.

"Thank you," Tsukune relaxed a little.

"But that is for later," Moka said. "For now, we probably all have some school work to finish. Tsukune, I would like it if you would study with me this evening."

"I would be honored," Tsukune said.

"Kurumu, Mizore," Moka said to them. "Thank you for coming to talk with me."

"Yes," Tsukune said. "Thank you for coming over this evening."

"That's it?" Kurumu asked, frustrated. "Tsukune, I don't want to share you, but I know I have to. But with all this... This... Tsukune, shouldn't I get something more than dinner for my time?"

"You should be grateful that you..." Moka started.

"Excuse me," Tsukune said, cutting Moka off.

Moka was stunned at the firm tone Tsukune had used when he had interrupted her. She looked at him in suprise. She blinked twice before she remembered to close her mouth.

"Kurumu," Tsukune said. "If you have a moment, I would like to have a private word with you in my office."

"Tsukune?" Moka questioned.

Tsukune answered her with his face set in a determined mask. He just looked at her for a moment without saying anything. Moka realized that Tsukune was acting as the head of his little household, and even though he was sworn to her, challenging his authority in his own house would be rude to the point of insulting.

"I.. Tsu..." Kurumu took a few false starts before she could answer. "Yes Tsukune," Kurumu finally said. She felt like she was being called to the principle's office.

"We'll be back down shortly," Tsukune said.

Kurumu followed Tsukune up stairs with nervous feelings racing around inside her. Tsukune had not asked her to come to his bedroom, but to his office. He was in a serious mood, and Kurumu did not know what to expect. When the reached the office Tsukune closed the door behind them.

"Kurumu," Tsukune said as he started to walk around the small room. "I know that our relationship is not fair to you. And sometimes it's like Moka goes out of her way to make things harder on you than they have to be." As he talked he was going around the room and pulling the curtains closed.

"I understand..." Kurumu said with a sigh, hoping Tsukune wasn't going to start off on one of his 'You deserve better than me' arguments.

"I love you Kurumu," Tsukune continued. "And it does bother me when I see you guys fighting. You don't deserve... You shouldn't have to feel put down or pushed around because you want to be with me." He finished his trip around the room and stood in front of Kurumu.

"Tsukune..." Kurumu started.

"No," Tsukune cut her off. "You were right before. You do deserve more than a quick thank you and good bye for putting up with everything you have to because we love each other."

"Tsukune..." Kurumu looked up into his eyes and saw something in them. An instant later she felt his Lust starting to build.

It was a simple thing, Tsukune realized. All he had to do was look into Kurumu's eyes and relax his fear of being immodest and immoral, just a bit, and remember the pleasure and excitement he had found with her. Almost instantly he found himself getting aroused. He felt his desire for Kurumu building, and he had no intention of refusing himself her touch.

Kurumu gave a small gasp of surprise. Tsukune's Lust came on fast, and it was heating up quickly. This was so unlike Tsukune.

Before Kurumu could question him, Tsukune reached for her. He kissed her hungrily, his hands strong and firm as they touched her body. Kurumu reacted out of instinct. She embraced Tsukune and yielded herself to his touch. At the same time she opened herself to the heat of his Lust and drew it in, drinking in his energy. Her entire body felt alive as Tsukune's power enhanced her own.

A short time later Kurumu found herself hugging Tsukune as she caught her breath. It took her a moment to recover her mental balance, but when she did she understood what had happened. Tsukune had given some of himself to her, feeding her youkai nature, in much the same way he gave his blood to Moka. It wasn't about sex or pleasure. It had been Tsukune sharing himself with her because he wanted her to know that he cared about her.

XxxxxxX

Moka and Mizore were glad to see Tsukune and Kurumu return. While it was clear that something had happened to make Kurumu happy, it was unlikely that anything truly physical could have happened in the brief time they had been alone.

"Moka," Kurumu said with a smile. "I wish you a good night, but please remember that Tsukune has school tomorrow, so he needs some rest."

"I do not need you to remind me of such things," Moka replied with a frosty look.

"Good night, Tsukune," Kurumu said to him sweetly.

"Good night," Tsukune said with a smile.

As Kurumu left Tsukune turned to Mizore.

"Mizore," Tsukune said to his snow maiden. "Thank you for taking the time to come over so we could talk."

"Any time, Tsukune," Mizore said.

"Can I see you to the door?" Tsukune asked politely.

"Alright," Mizore answered, wishing she could stay the night.

"Good night, Moka," Mizore said as she stood up from the table. She moved to the front entry way with Tsukune walking beside her.

"Mizore," Tsukune said gently before they reached the front door.

"Yes?" Mizore turned to him.

Tsukune reached out to embrace Mizore. She stepped into his hug and slipped her own arms around him. Tsukune bent his head down and they came together in a kiss. As they did, Tsukune touched his youki and willed it to flow to her.

Mizore felt her body tremble with pleasure. Tsukun'e kiss was deep and loving, filling her with a hunger for him. At the same time his Warmth flowed into her. It was like breathing in the heat of an oven. It filled her and made her feel alive. Because Tsukune was sharing himself with her so deliberately, even forcefully, it made Mizore feel loved and accepted and desired all at once.

"Tsukune..." Mizore breathed after he broke the kiss.

"I love you," Tsukune whispered.

XxxX

Kurumu was waiting out side for Mizore. When the other woman stepped outside, the two shared smiles. They were both happy and sad at the same time. Tsukune loved them as they loved him, but he loved Moka that little bit more.

"Truce?" Kurumu offered.

"Yes," Mizore said. "We can share him."

The pair shared a hug before starting for their houses.

"He is right," Kurumu said. "I would rather be alone with him."

"Yes," Mizore agreed.

"But if it's a choice of sharing him with you, or sleeping by myself..."

"I agree," Mizore said.

"Tsukune doesn't stand a chance," Kurumu gave her co-conspirator a smirk.

"Yes," Mizore answered with a smirk of her own.

XxxxxxxXxxxxxX

Moka laid in the darkness looking at Tsukune's sleeping face. In truth she was tired as well, but was feeling a little too excited to sleep. Tsukune's passion had been burning hot. They hadn't said anything, but he had obviously learned some new things the night before. While she wished that she wasn't sharing him with anybody, Moka had to admit that she was not upset about reaping the benefits of their arrangement.

'I am glad Tsukune loves us and is so understanding,' One Moka thought.

'We made a good choice,' The other replied.

'You know... those two make me wonder...'

'What it would be like if we were two separate people ?'

'So that we could both be with him at one time,' Moka thought.

'We would be sisters, but Tsukune could only marry one of us.'

'But he could mate with us both.'

That thought sent a warm flush through their body. Moka put her hand to her chest and fingered the rosario. Two of her would probably be too much for Tsukune, but it would be easier to keep all the other women away of there was always one of her with him. Moka imagined a life where she could live as Tsukune's wife while another her was busy being the successful and proud woman of power. With a smile she drifted off to sleep.