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 311

It was a busy but rewarding ten days for Tsukune. He managed his normal life, but for a change he was living with Mizore and commuting from her village. It was a little strange at times, because in almost every way, Mizore was already his wife. During those days he still had some dates with Moka, because that was the only way she had agreed to let him go. He also had a business meeting with Mori Nori and her partners, followed by a not so business lunch date with Kurumu.

Because he was trying to spend as much time with Mizore and their children as he could, Tsukune kept his time away from the village to a minimum. Ruby managed his home, the apartment building, and his personal accounts. Inari was watching over his company. Tsukune took the time to check in with clients, and once to meet with a new one to get the contract for a southern beach hotel. He did visit the office twice, but Inari was out both times to oversee training new guards.

Back at the village with Mizore, Tsukune enjoyed the time with his family there. His daughters were too young to do much more than just play, but he liked to watch them at it. It was a reflection of the normal life he had thought he might never know.

Jessie and Yuki stopped by for a visit one afternoon. They brought with them their own child. Less than a year old, the baby boy had to be kept wrapped up against the cold.

"I know it seems a little silly," Jessie chuckled as he stood beside his young wife. "But Yuki wanted to name him in a way to honor you. So we wanted to introduce you to Tsuneo, because you've been a hero to her people."

"I am honored," Tsukune had replied with an embarrassed smile.

Yuki carefully held her child so Mizore's daughters could come close and see him.

"Tsune-kun," Fumusume promptly dubbed the little baby.

"He looks funny," Natsuko giggled.

The twins toddled up to the baby for a look. At first they didn't say anything. They looked at the boy, and then at each other. The both reached out a hand to gently touch his pink cheeks.

"Tsu-Nii," Takibi declared.

"Tsu-kun," Kasai nodded.

"He is weak against the cold," Jessie said. "But Yuki's mother explained that isn't strange for boys born here. I've got a heating pad for his crib, and we keep a close watch on him, so he should be fine. When he gets older the cold is expected to no longer be a problem."

"Mizori-san," Yuki bushed as she spoke to her cousin. "You know I have never gone to school beyond the village." She gave a small bow. "When Tsuneo is older, may he please study in your house? It would give me great comfort knowing our son will have the best opportunity for learning."

"Ehhh?" Tsukune lifted an eyebrow as he shot Jessie a look.

"Don't look at me," Jessie shrugged. "I didn't go to college. All I did was get some trade school."

"It would be an honor," Mizore answered. "While I did not go to college, I am willing to share what I know."

"Considering Mizore's grades, and how much she helped me through high school," Tsukune grinned. "Your son will be well prepared for when he is ready to go to school."

"Ehhh?" Yuki suddenly had a frightened expression on her face. "But butbutbut..."

"Yuki," Jessie spoke to her gently. "It won't be for years and years yet, so you will have lots of time to make sure he is strong and healthy before he goes to school."

"Don't worry," Mizore spoke up. "Going away to school was hard at first for me, but it turned out to be one of the best things in my life."

"I am sure your son will do well," Tsukune said with a calm voice. "When the time comes, I am sure he will have friends to help him just like I did." Tsukune reached out to Mizore then, hoping that his words and actions would be reassuring to the young Yuki.

For some reason, Takibi and Kasai looked at the little boy and nodded their heads. The little girls had a serious look in their mysterious eyes. If any of the others had noticed, they might have wondered what the pair saw as they thought about the future.

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Tsukune ended his stay in the village after nine nights. He enjoyed the time with Mizore, but they both knew Moka was first in his heart, and that he could not stay away from her for too long. Mizore tried to keep it from showing, but she did feel a sense of malice towards her friends when they kept Tsukune away from her. She did take comfort in knowing that Tsukune's heart was shared with her. It was, almost, a joke that Moka was first because she held two places in Tsukune's heart, but that no longer bothered Mizore, because she knew that because of her efforts, the village now had five people that Tsukune cared deeply for, and soon it would be six.

As Mizore watched Tsukune leave, she caressed her abdomen. She had spent nine nights passionately with Tsukune. She could already feel that her body's flow of energy was changing. Soon she would be holding Tsukune's fifth child within herself. After seeing Yuki and Jessie's baby, Mizore hoped that she would be able to give Tsukune a son.

XxxxX

Tsukune returned home with mixed emotions. He loved Moka to the point that her smile sometimes was more important than life itself for him. He looked forward to their eventual marriage, but he had enjoyed his time with Mizore and their girls. He realized that he could have had a near perfect life with them. He would never tell Moka how tempting it was to make his home with Mizore. Not for the first time, and not for the last, Tsukune cursed at himself for being too weak and selfish when he was younger.

When Tsukune returned home, Ruby was happy to welcome him. He endured her attentions as she pampered him and attended to everything as if he was helpless. It was the price he had to pay for being weak in the heart. He loved Ruby, if not quite as much and Moka, Kurumu, and Mizore, and was grateful for her support. Accepting her loyalty and all that she did for him, it was only right that he give in to her need for attention by letting her crowd into his personal when she could.

It wasn't all bad, Tsukune was willing to admit to himself. Ruby was nearly a perfect house wife in her own right. She tended to go overboard once in a while, but she usually meant well. Tsukune had learned that he could relax around Ruby in ways that his other lovers may not be comfortable with. Once, in a mischievous moment after a bath, Tsukune had surprised Ruby by flicking out with a towel. The loud snap of the end of the towel as it smacked Ruby's bottom had been nothing compared to the yelp that Ruby had let out. Tsukune snapped her bottom twice more just to watch her jump and yelp. The three red welts had stood out brightly on Ruby's smooth white cheek. Ruby's passion following the abuse was quite heated.

Ruby was also Tsukune's closest confidant. She was like a living diary he could tell his feelings and secrets too. Even better, he could ask her for honest advice about other women, and she would do her best to give truly good answers to his questions. While Kurumu would play along happily with anything Tsukune might want to do in an intimate moment, asking about other women would be hurtful. Mizore would accept whatever attention Tsukune gave her, he suspected, but that would be out of her submissive desire to make him happy with her. No, Ruby filled a special notch in Tsukune's world now.

Tsukune thought about his relationship as she unpacked his bags follow his stay with Mizore. He was standing in the doorway as she worked when a stray idea put a crooked grin on his face. He whispered as he reached for his left wrist. Ruby was slightly bent forward at the waist as she put clothes into a dresser drawer.

CRACK

"Youch!" Ruby let out a surprised cry at the sharp pain that came form her bottom. "Master?" Ruby spun even as she felt the spreading heat from the blow. She saw Tsukune holding Tetsu Odari as a whip with a grin on his face.

"I just wanted to get your attention," Tsukune said casually. "You've been doing good work, Ruby. Keep it up."

"Thank you, Master," Ruby blushed and smiled.

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XxxxX

"Hmmmmmmmm..." Moka gave a happy sigh as she soaked in the hot bath. "Tsukune, this is wonderful."

"I am pleased that you are happy with the arrangements," Tsukune said from across the bath.

They were relaxing in an open air bath at a small country resort. It had taken some time for Tsukune to find the right place, but the weekend getaway for just Moka and himself had finally come together. The resort had small, traditional looking houses, that were fitted with all the modern comforts. The guests were ensured complete privacy in what was a luxurious amount of space in modern Japan. Each cabin had a fence screening off a shaded deck and an out-door bath. The baths were well fed, and not hot springs. Heat came from an electric element and a circulating pump and filter system. Tsukune had been careful about that particular feature. With the baths not being a part of a natural and continuous flow of water, Moka could add her herbs into the water and enjoy the bath in safety as long as she wanted.

"Tsukune~e~e..." Moka sang out in a low purr.

"Yess?" Tsukune answered.

"What else do you have planned for our weekend?" Moka gave him a dreamy look.

"The resort has trails for nature walks," Tsukune offered. "And there is a stable near by if you want to ride horses. The brochure mentioned a spa with massages. I was thinking that you and I could go on a picnic at night and share a bottle of wine under the stars, but whatever you want is fine with me. This weekend is all for you."

"Tsukune, you always know just what to say," Moka observed with a smile.

"I am your sworn servant," Tsukune reminded her. "It is my duty to do what makes you happy."

"I should feel bad about that," Moka sighed.

"What?" Tsukune questioned.

"Tsukune, making you swear to me the way I did," Moka moved in the bath and in a half swimming motion turned to sit up and face Tsukune fully. "That was a selfish thing for me to do back then. I know I should feel guilty about what I made you do, and how I have held it over your head so many times."

"I don't mind," Tsukune said quickly.

"I know," Moka smiled. "I said I should feel guilty, but I don't. I don't feel guilty because you keep showing me that you love me, and I can tell that you are truly happy to be with me." Moka moved through the water towards him. Her naked skin slid against his, lubricated by the hot bath, as she reached out to hold him

"It was a childish thing that I did back then," Moka went on. "And when I think of our future together, I am so very glad I made you swear to me."

"Oh?" Tsukune gave her a crooked smile as he put his arms around her.

"Yes," Moka nodded. "Because if you can be as loyal and loving to me with just a selfish, one-sided oath like that." Moka paused as she pulled herself in to him for a quick kiss. "I can only imagine how serious you are going to take it when we marry, and we swear oaths to each other."

"Is that so?" Tsukune questioned. Without letting go of Moka, he moved and stood in the bath, lifting her in his arms.

"Tsukune..." Moka protested with a smile.

"Let me assure you, Dame Moka," Tsukune said as he sat her on the decking that surrounded the bath, with her feet still in the water.. "I am glad that you asked me to swear to your service." He loosened his hold on her so he could move back a little, then he knelt in the bath facing her. "The first oath, in the woods, you asked me to kneel and kiss your thigh. I know that you asked it of me because I was important to you." He leaned in and kissed her left thigh slow and gently.

"When you asked me to swear my oath to you on the path to school," Tsukune continued after a moment. "It was the first time that side of you publicly acknowledged that we had anything more than a casual relationship." Tsukune lowered his head to kiss her right thigh.

"I meant my oath then with all of my heart," Tsukune looked up into her eyes, a storm of red and green. "And I mean it still." His smile became mischievous. "I was so excited then, but happy. Now I still get excited at the idea of kneeling before you, but maybe not for the same reason." He started to lower his head again to her right thigh.

Moka let out a soft gasp. Tsukune lowered his lips to the inside of her right thigh, but he didn't just kiss her. Tsukune used his teeth to nip at the tender skin of her inner thigh. He alternated thighs after that, nipping at her hard enough to leave light marks on her skin. Each time he kissed higher, until Moka let out a moan of excited pleasure. She laid back on the deck, with her hands on his head. As Tsukune skillfully gave pleasure to her flesh, Moka looked up at the sky with her heart flying.

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Moka was very happy with how the weekend turned out. She and Tsukune kept each other entertained and distracted every waking moment. They had only gotten around to getting dressed when it was time to check out. Moka liked to think of the trip as practice for their eventual honeymoon.

Tsukune was sorry the weekend had to come to an end as well. He remembered all the times he wished that he and Moka could just run away from everything together. Their weekend alone just made him all the more sure that he would have gotten the better end of the deal if they had.