Chapter 18: A Week of Peace – Part 2
(Kunimitsu II's POV)
It was baffling enough to hear Mother tell me that I have the chance to turn into the mythical kitsune fox in the same manner as Colby does with the Midnight Wolf, but it was even more so after realizing how much I missed my Father's voice, thanks to just hearing Jawkin Johannsson speak at the dinner table last night. Having that latter revelation happen to me made me realize that, although we killed Kailovan, my Father would be much more hellbent in trying to get rid of me as a sign of revenge. Like I told Colby-Chan last night, that fear overshadowed my confidence like a dark looming cloud and I was due to suffocate with in it if I were to do something foolish about it.
That won't happen!
I will find him and see if we can be a family again. Peace is the only cure at this point between Father and I.
With that in mind, the rest of the week went by smoothly for us, especially after that night of primal passion at the very beginning of it. It was my first time riding Colby the New Moon Midnight Wolf like he was wild dog and it felt so sensational to me! Seeing that side of me for the first time shocked both of them, but they loved it nonetheless and I had a wonderful time. It'll definitely be worth repeating on the night before I fulfill my promise…
…of turning into the kitsune fox.
On the morning before, however, we wanted to spend this second to last day of pure peace in style before we had to head back to work. Colby's American culture is really interesting to take in. I say this because, as we were eating breakfast at 8:15, he shared another fascinating fact about himself that was just as daring as I was:
"You enjoy hiking in the mountains?!" I asked with astonishment as we were both enjoying our own plate of these strawberry milkshake pastries this time while his parents were already off to work. "You sure don't look the part."
"Yeah, I know." Colby confessed after he swallowed his mouthful of these delicious pastries. "But, trust me on this: Maine may not have too many mountains, but they're enough to satisfy me. Since that's the case, hiking on Mount Fuji today would be a real thrill for us. Hell, we'll take your Mom with us. I'm sure she could use the fresh cool air for once." Exactly why I love this man so much. His selfless nature rattles my sixth sense with positivity and his passion towards me just adds more icing to the cake.
"Oh, she'll love it! She may not be able to see the trail and the mountain itself, but it'll give her the tranquility of nature that she needs for her healing process. The illness she's got is nearly gone. At least, she can eat her regular meals again now. Walking is another story. She hasn't done that since before her illness struck her like lightning three years ago."
"Ouch! Well, as the Midnight Wolf, I'll play the role of her noble steed just in case her legs aren't quite alive yet. How's that?"
"That'll work, yes." This second to final day of this blissful week will surely be one to remember forever, now that this plan's been set in stone. All we have to do now is freshen up, dress comfortably for a full day of hiking upon Mount Fuji, and pack properly as well.
We're all gonna have a good time today. I can feel it!
(Colby's POV)
It took us until around 9:15 AM to set everything up for our upcoming trip to Mount Fuji. Since we both knew it was gonna be pretty chilly up there, I took the liberty to packing an extra puffy coat for Mother Kunimitsu to wear along with some gloves. With the massive backpack playing the role of a secured "saddle" for Kuni II to sit on, I, as the Midnight Wolf, made the graceful gallop towards her Vermilion Gates home to pick up her Mom for this epic trek. Along the way there, I had to ask her something, just to make sure:
Did you pack the leftovers from last night for her?
"That's what this cooler backpack on my back is for." Cutie-Kuni replied with her usual smart wit in that adorable semi-deep voice of hers. "I even packed a pair of chopsticks and a fork and knife, just in case."
That's my Cutie-Kuni! Here's hoping she likes it, no matter what utensils she prefers.
"Same here." It became silent between us again as we just listened the refreshing sound of the wind as I continued our ride. It was just so soothing to hear that we dared not to speak again until we got there. It's just what the wolf needs to feel even more at peace with others.
Fifteen minutes later, we finally arrived at the Vermilion Gates and, as soon as I made a complete stop, there she was already being escorted out by a male doctor this time. She was dressed in her classic best from way back in Tekken 2, except she didn't rock the equally famous mask that comes with it. She was still very beautiful for a mother at her age, despite her illness and the scars over her permanently closed eyes, but seeing her struggle to do something as simple as walking was really hard to take in for me. I started to feel bad for her and my wolf even whined a bit after Kuni II dismounted from me to help her Mom the rest of the way towards me. The whining never ceased after the two finally approached me and as Mother Kuni was currently petting me between my pointed ears with no fear whatsoever. Seeing this made Kuni II smile with adoration as her Mother spoke in the deeper tone I grown fond of already:
"There's no need for you to cry for me. I'm five times healthier than I was when the illness first struck me. My body just hasn't fully taken in that factor yet."
…sorry, Master Kunimitsu. I struggled to get it out, due to me kinda crying along with Midnight. It's just that… the combination of seeing you in such a state and the whole dilemma with your husband calling your daughter a mistake all mixed together just makes me carry a burden that's heavier than this backpack on my back. Do you know about that latter event?
"Of course I do. My shinobi ninja of a husband has always never cared about our daughter, even after he was forced to go along with caring for her all these years. I guess the ultimatum I gave him after her birth must've finally sent him over the edge." Uh, oh! This is new. Cutie-Kuni even nodded in agreement because she knew about this as well. "I've heard of that incident that nearly killed her. It wasn't surprising to see that he went to great lengths to be rid of her, but I'm just blessed and extremely thankful to both you and God for allowing her to live."
It was an honor to do so, Master, but what was that ultimatum?
"Either help me care for our daughter or face the end of my blade within your eyes as well as your soul." Holy shit! I mean, I've heard of so many crazy and creative ultimatums throughout my whole life so far, but THIS one takes the entire cake! "It was obvious that he would rather care for our daughter than die by my hands. He made that decision in a literal millisecond after that last syllable of that proclamation in a hasty, desperate manner. He even became a bit melodramatic and 'begged' for forgiveness, looking like the coward I knew he was." Damn! Ice cold attitudes really does run in her family. No wonder Yoshimitsu despised them both. Good thing he's dead, thanks to Kunimitsu II. "It turned out that, by the time our daughter was 11 years old after Kailovan's attack upon us, his true feelings for her came out like a wildfire and deserted us with no effort at all. I was left to care for her alone."
Because he dubbed you both as bad luck after that attack. The two kunoichis nodded twice simultaneously in agreement. It was all just unbelievable. So glad I fell in love with Cutie-Kuni.
"It's his right to say so, but that was enough. He didn't have to send out the very man that attacked us years ago to try again. Just seeing him abandon us was suffice to say that he never cared about his own daughter. Now that you're here to care for her alongside me as well as give her all your love, I feel like a massive weight has been lifted from my formerly aching soul." She then did her best to give my massive fluffy neck a heartwarming embrace that made Midnight and I stop our cries and just snuggle against her scarred face. She managed to stay on her feet on her own as she did so! "And for that, I thank you again for your blessing. I shall grant you mine in return, Colby Donahoe Johannsson. May your lives be cheerful and full of happiness."
Amen to that, Master Kunimitsu. A…men!
(Kunimitsu II's POV)
I just couldn't say a single word throughout that entire conversation between Mother and Colby. It was peaceful as well as mandatory and it all added up at last for him. Now, he's officially a part of my family and I am thankful to God for that as well. Now, we can provide more family secrets for him as we make our peaceful hike upon Mount Fuji.
Five minutes after that fateful conversation, I volunteered to walk alongside Colby's left side while holding my Mother's gloved hand as she rode on top of him upon the backpack saddle, having her other hand hang on to a handle upon it. Of course, she couldn't see the beautiful snowfall that remained quiet and tranquil, but she felt it upon her scarred face and nearly smiled from ear-to-ear. That's the first time she's pulled one off in that manner since her illness came. She even took a deep breath of the fresh mountain air. She sighed with a hint of armistice within her voice and I couldn't help but look over at her with admiration. She's not letting the fact that my Father, or her husband, still hell-bent on killing me haunt her anymore.
"It's been too long since I've been up this mountain." Mother started in her most harmonious voice of tranquility I've ever heard from her in my whole life. "I was with the now non-existent Manji Clan the last time I stepped foot upon Fuji. Back then, I was quite the rebel."
Which is exactly why I admire you, Master. Colby replied with sincerity in his handsome voice. Did Yoshimitsu really give you a hard time? Because his death was a momentous occasion for your daughter.
"Yoshimitsu meant well when he accepted me into the clan. After a few years, their thieving ways made me rethink my position and realized that donating what they stole was useless in terms of power. I was more a nuisance towards him than he was towards me."
Oh, I know that for a fact. It's safe to say that your actions is what really provoked his hatred towards ya, but you're proud of your work regardless and that's what I like about you. You let your skills as a ninja overshadow the crimes.
"You're the first American to fully understand the meaning behind it all! I'm impressed!" So am I. I guess his marvelous eyes increases his intelligence as well. "No wonder you idolize me."
It's only because I've been there under different circumstances. This Midnight Wolf was extremely difficult to control when I first got it back in college. It sent me into some kind of void and it was like I wasn't there while the wolf did all the work, especially during that attack at the hospital that I told your daughter about.
"She did tell me about that as well. I can imagine it: After several minutes of a violent rampage from the Midnight Wolf, you find yourself covered in the blood of many innocent doctors and nurses that you saw at your feet and gushes upon gushes of blood upon the walls and floor. You have no idea what happened, but you know who did it and why." Spot on, Mother. "So, now you seek who did this to you. You say this mystery man is a doppelganger of a friend of yours, correct?"
"Allow me to speak, Colby." I finally came in. I know he wanted me to explain this part of his tragic story and he nodded twice with permission as I continued: "His name is JT Zedrick Walsted. They have been friends since they were toddlers and it just doesn't make sense to them both that this man would do such a thing to his best friend. They immediately thought that an exact lookalike is posing as JT to pin it all on him, but fortunately, these two smart men knew better."
"Good to know." We finally reached a point upon the mountain where you could see the most spectacular view of Japan that you could ever see and we weren't the least bit cold at all. We looked down upon it as Mother continued: "How do you intend to find him?"
"Now, that is a mystery. We can't find him, although they all know that he's hiding somewhere within their home state of Maine. All they DO know is that, once they finally find him, another friend of theirs, named Bruce, will use his brute strength of a professional bodybuilder to hold him until Colby can deal with him personally."
"Heh! Clearly, this Bruce isn't the one I'm familiar with from Tekken. This is an entirely different one, but just as strong no less. It's a promise worth keeping. Any others within this ordeal?"
My parents and I realized how close JT and I are and decided that, after we move back to Maine, we will adopt him into the Johannsson family as my brother. Colby said this with pride before he turned back into his sexy human form, revealing that he was dressed his a very heavy puffy blue coat with matching gloves and black ski pants with matching boots. The hefty backpack made a proper, but safe landing upon the snow as he continued. "It'll be a dream come true for both of us." His smile is so charming as well, especially since his eyes were getting moist with joy.
"Such a blessing towards you both." She then finally took in the view that she couldn't see, but can still sense it. "Now, let's settle down here at this perfect spot. The snow even stopped falling."
"Allow me, Master." He made an honorable bow towards the both of us, specifically my Mother, before he started to set up our campsite all by himself. It was an impressive display to witness.
After approximately five minutes of the setup with the campfire included, it was all settled with a massive tent that was roomy enough for all three of us. Minutes later, I finally decided to treat my Mother to this amazing dish we had earlier this week, but I requested Colby's Mom to make it again last night. The makeshift cooking metal griddle was perfect above the flame and the easiest way to reheat it was to place the dish carefully upon it like a stir fry, but keep all of the different entrees separated.
During that cooking session, Mother took a seat upon a foldable chair and took in the aroma immediately, even after Colby volunteered to provide a spare plate for me while I was cooking.
"Hmmm… interesting scent I smell." Mother started with a tone in her deep voice that said she was truly intrigued and curious. "What is that?"
"A truly American dish you just have to try." I replied with pride, making Colby-Chan smile and nod once in agreement. "Oven fried chicken legs, Southern fried potatoes topped with caramelized onions, and collard greens. We've had this dish once before this week and I humbly asked Mrs. Johannsson to cook it again just for you. It'll be your first taste of American food."
"Hmm. It sounds good. What I want to know is why would I want to try this?"
"My family and I are moving back to Maine in about a year from now and my parents unanimously agreed to let you and your daughter move back with us." Colby replied with confidence. "It'll be good for you to prepare your taste buds for so much more American dishes like this one."
"Ah, I get it. Well, it'll be an honor to move back with your family. I've always heard Paul and Bruce brag about what's best on something called a hot dog. I'm willing to try that and so much more."
"Ha! I knew you'd agree! By the way, ketchup and mustard is best on a hot dog. JT thinks it's mustard and onions. Take one bite of each of those examples when we get there and see who's right. Promise?" I was hoping he'd bring this back up since Mother mentioned it. I thought this trivial debate was cute and it still is.
"Sounds interesting." Mother agreed. "I will try them both and see. For now, I'd like to try this dish." Right at that last word, it was complete and I had it on a tray within my hands with a plastic fork and knife next to it. I decided to get a bit playful and use the fork to feed her a bit of the potatoes first. She felt the steam near her mouth and it prompted her to open it right away. By the time it touched her tongue, she chuckled a bit as she took her time chewing and tasting it. Fifteen seconds later: "Did you just feed me with a fork?"
"Too much?" I rhetorically asked with humor in my cute voice. "I did bring chopsticks, if you prefer me to feed you with those."
"Did I say I disapproved?"
"No, Mother. But you sounded like you did." She chuckled after I said this and so did Colby just seconds later. He sounded so charming and I nearly got wet between my legs because of it.
"Well, it doesn't matter because this dish is delicious, no matter what you use to feed me." I was so happy to hear that from her! I decided to go ahead and continue to feed her with the fork, seeing her smile from ear to ear as she took in every bite. She even became bold and tried to handle a chicken leg on her own. She carefully brought it up to her mouth, took a bite, and leaned back with bliss as she chewed it. "Mmmm! This is just absolutely amazing, Colby-Chan. Your parents are quite the chefs."
"Well, it's all my Mom's idea, but thanks." Colby replied with honesty as she just took his seat with his portion of the same meal. He placed mine on a makeshift table next to my vacant seat. "It's safe to say that you'll be in for a treat when we move back to Maine, Master."
"And I trust you to the fullest."
It all became silent between us now, even after Mother politely pushed me away to allow her to finish up the rest on her own. I humbly agreed and got to my seat to enjoy my plate of this fantastic dish. I was now sitting right next to Colby, watching my Mom eat her first American dish all by herself with a fork and she even used the plastic knife with utmost precision, even with her blindness. It was a blessing to see.
Moving back with her will be a peaceful journey. I can feel it!
(Colby's POV)
This trip up Mount Fuji is totally worth it!
I finally got to truly know Master Kunimitsu and how difficult her struggle must've been with both Yoshimitsu and her shinobi ninja husband. Despite all of this, though, I also sensed one other benefactor that probably wrapped it all up in a great big purple bow and I just had to ask her while we were still at peace upon this beautiful mountain:
"Master?" I started with a little hint of apprehension in my voice. She slowed down her eating pace, but she was listening. "Despite everything you've been through and the fact that there's a chance that your daughter can turn into the fabled kitsune, how was it like raising her on your own?" This question made Cutie-Kuni look at me with absolute shock while her Mother stopped eating the very last of her collard greens for a moment to take it all in, having her scarred closed eyes "staring" at me with a regal smile of pride drawn upon her blood red lips as she gave me her definitive answer:
"Such an educated question from an equally educated young American. As ice cold as that exit was for my husband and as shocking as it is to know that my daughter may one day turn into the kitsune, raising her was like a peaceful dream that I never wanted to end. Of course, seeing her own father leave us like that at her young age of 11 was due to be a mentally traumatizing experience for her, but alas! It seemed to have never altered her in any way at all. In fact, I was confidentially grateful that he left at the time. My sixth sense had already told me that he wouldn't exactly be 'Father of the Year' towards her and, as soon as the hospital announced to us that he was discharged, I knew he wouldn't come back. My daughter knew he was still alive and was wondering why he wouldn't return. I had to tell her the truth and she took it in with a handful of salt within a stab wound, burning her sanity for a moment. She… loved her Father just as much as she loves me and all she ever dreamed of since then was for us to be a peaceful family. I just had to tell her that a dream like that will never come true, due to our circumstances, and that her Father never wanted to raise her in the first place. Regardless of that agonizing truth, she still kept the love of her Father alive after all of these years. I raised her like any single mother would and teaching her the ways of the ninja was an easy task. It seemed like the shinobi ninja skills along with my very own was already given to her by God himself and she became a master by the time she turned 16. She's surpassed me and her father combined and I couldn't be any more proud of her."
Kuni II had been standing next to her Mother since she was at the part where she confessed that the former did really love her father just as much as she loved her Mom and an endless stream of tears oozed out of her beautiful grey eyes the rest of the way. Same could be said about me as I took in that whole story and after that last word, the two finally embraced each other, even with Master Kunimitsu's plate still in her lap. It was all so heartwarming to hear and seeing this mother and daughter hugging each other with all of the love in the world was just as such. I mean, sure… the love between a Mother and her child in general is an unbreakable one, but this Mother/Daughter bond…
…so strong that nothing but death can break it! My sixth sense wasn't playing tricks on me after all.
This moment lasted for the next ten minutes. Then, several hours later, we finally decided to settle down in the tent for the night. It wasn't windy at all and there was no snow falling still. I couldn't change into my pajamas just yet, though. I had to watch Kunimitsu II get her Mother dressed in the warmest pajamas I packed for her first. The struggle didn't seem futile at all and their bond really showed its bright light during that time. After that was done, Master Kunimitsu took her seat upon her opened sleeping bag while Cutie-Kuni was taking her sweet time getting undressed and it was all for me to see. Holy hot damn, she's so sexy cute with that shit! Even my Midnight Wolf had to make a low seductive growl to show it towards her Mother. She wasn't disgusted by it at all. By the time Sexy-Kuni (Yep, a new nickname for her) was down to her purple bra and panties, she just stopped there and stood there for me to drool over her for a moment. She stood with confidence and never got shy on me at all.
All I could do after about five minutes of it was kinda follow suit. I stripped down to just my boxer shorts, not feeling cold at all, and Kuni II released a deep, heavenly moan of satisfaction before she approached me and guided my hands towards her booty with the dark, seductive smirk on her cute face. Of course, her hands made the same trek towards my very own and, pretty soon, we slowly leaned in for a steamy and passionate kiss that was primal to the core, having my hands just randomly give her cute butt a few massages and squeezes in reflexive response. Her slender hands did the same thing, especially with them being inside my shorts while she had a smooth leg around my waist and trying her best to grind right on my rock hard dick in her own reflexive response!
Damn! It all felt so good! It was like Master Kuni wasn't even in the tent at that point, but we both knew she was there hearing it all.
This exotic moment between us lasted for the next three minutes – the slowest we've ever endured – before Master Kunimitsu finally gave her feedback about it, emitting a deep chuckle that had a bit of humor prior to it:
"I'm glad to finally hear how steamy things get between you two. Definitely not like what my husband and I went through." We both looked over at her with our smirks of arousal and pink cheeks on our faces. We… weren't done yet. "Safe to say that you all in this new generation knows exactly what you're doing."
"We didn't 1up you and your husband, did we?" I dared to ask her in a bold tone of my handsome voice, making the master chuckle once more as she bowed her head while shaking it with comicality.
"This would be shocking to hear before I say this, but admitting that would be considered a lie. You are much younger and times have changed. What you do here is perfectly fine with me. It's just sad that I won't be able to see the action."
"Huh! Someone has changed after all since the birth of her daughter. You really don't mind hearing me fuck her like the wild wolf I am?"
"Even I happen to actually hear that wolf as well, no. I do not mind at all. In fact, I won't fall asleep until you do." To prove this, Master Kuni got into an adorable sitting position with her legs crossed and her hands holding on to feet like a kid. "Just pretend I'm not here." I love this woman just as much as I love her daughter. She's awesome! Better than my Mom even!
"Before we continue, just wanna let you know: Having me fuck her as the Midnight Wolf, New Moon version or not, was all her idea." That made Sexy-Kuni blush an even deeper shade of pink upon her cheeks with embarrassment this time, but again, her Mother didn't cringe. "It was trial and she loves it!"
"Well, I want to hear this. Go ahead and continue." Cool!
We were in for quite the fuck-fest tonight then, even in a tent upon Mount Fuji. Of course, Kuni II had to give her advice on all of this:
"Don't hold anything back, Colby-Chan. Keep going, even after I scream your name."
My response: "No problem, Sexy-Kuni." Yeah, I shared this new nickname with her already. All she did was giggle and that was so adorable that I nearly tackled her onto our combined sleeping bags, smothered her into a violent, lavishing kiss, and that was the start of a long night for all three of us.
Whatever happens tomorrow after this…
…will surely reflect how we felt about this whole conversation prior to all of it… at least, I hope so.
To be continued…
