Kagura Hearts

Chapter 26 ~ 3-Factioned Harem

Sora fell back from what Yozakura said to him and asked, "TH-TH-THIS IS ANOTHER TRIAL, ISN'T IT?! I DID SPEED AND ENDURANCE, THAT MEANS YOURS MUST BE SKILL OR STRENGTH-...or is this the HEART TRIAL?! BASED ON LOVE?! OH GOD, WHAT IS HAPPENING-?!"

Yozakura grabbed him by the shoulders and shook him while explaining, "IT'S NOT A TRIAL AT ALL! Yumi, she-...she's kind of worried you might run away, so she sent ME to keep tabs on you." Sora sat back in the chair at the table while Yozakura explained further, "Since the last Keybearer stole something of great importance to her Grandfather, Yumi wanted to make sure a complete stranger, who wields a Keyblade, like you, doesn't go far without her knowing. She has trust issues, I'll give you that much, but she's only trying to do the right thing."

"Yozakura, why are you massaging my shoulders?" Sora asked.

"-Yumi's orders…kinda…" Yozakura tried explaining while fumbling…

"I…was asked to play your wife for appearances…but there are a few Shinobi who like you, I kind of noticed when I came in here. Yomi must have worked really hard cleaning this place." Yozakura said. Sora then said, "Y-yeah, Yomi was possessed for a while and…almost killed me while kissing me under the influence of her possession, but in my opinion, she didn't have to be my Maid. I was happy enough with her being free from the corruption, becoming her own-...(ahem) Y-Yozakura, you can stop massaging me."

Yozakura just noticed her arms were literally digging through Sora's shirt as she was feeling his shoulders and chest…

…so she stopped, pulled her hands away, and said, "I-I am SO sorry, I…know my way around a house and a kitchen, I was just…never counting on playing the role of a wife or girlfriend." Sora then said, "From what Asuka told me, a Ninja's mission is their life, so no hard feelings. I…I like the soup you made."

Yozakura then sat next to him and happily explained, "It's home-made Chicken Soup. You were out in the cold for a while…so…I figured I'd make something to warm you up." Sora took a spoonful of the soup and ate it, making him hunger for more while Yozakura watched in glee…

...I wonder if real marriage is like this? Yozakura wondered. But before Sora could continue eating the soup, Asuka burst in and yelled, "SORA, SOMEONE FROM GESSEN'S GOING TO SPEND THE NIGHT HERE TOO, I DON'T KNOW WHAT SHE'LL TRY TO DO, BUT WHATEVER YOU DO, DON'T LET-...her…" Asuka then noticed Yozakura and Sora sitting together with a bowl of chicken soup prepared for him…

"...I can't believe I forgot about her so soon, Sora, this is Yozakura, you…may have met her during the Trials." Asuka explained. Sora nodded, "She was one of the less pervy or spazzy Gessen Academy girls." Asuka nodded and said, "Yes, and she also happens to be one of the nicest girls in the world. I can tell her presence here may actually be a good influence on you, especially given how tidy she is." Sora then asked, "By 'Tidy', do you mean…TIDY tidy?" Asuka nodded, "Yeah, she's a pro at cleaning houses. I was hoping Yomi would have given you time to do that as well, but…knowing her…"

Suddenly, Yomi burst in through the front door and said, "Oh Sora, no need to panic, I found some nice veggies for us to enjoy for the night, so no worries about going shopping-...um, Asuka…that's a Gessen Girl." Asuka nodded, "Yomi, you know Yozakura. She's…going to bunk with us as well."

Yomi complained, "Asuka, you Hanzo girls and the Crimson Squad are all Sora needs in his life, that would be it! But in case you forgot, certain Factions are a bit 'Much' for a precious little thing like him! And don't think I didn't notice the Blizzard Kekkai surrounding the city, those kinds of spells have been done to DEATH by none other than the self-righteous bullies from Gessen Academy!" Yozakura angrily got up while Asuka said, "Despite the Crimson Squad ditching Hebijo Academy, Gessen Academy and them never had a good relationship. It's more of a 'back-and-forth' argument with them, so it's best to let them settle things…Normally, but I have to break the ice. Yomi, Yozakura is here because Yumi commanded her to keep an eye on Sora, making sure he doesn't run away from their Trials."

"TRIALS, EH?! I should have known you'd pull that on poor Sora! You creeps did the same to us AFTER we helped Asuka's faction, thinking we were still aiming for their Ninja Arts, like we were still attending that Academy of Anarchy!" Yomi said viciously. Yozakura then argued back, "Hey, the 5 of you proved yourselves already! If you have a problem, take it up with Yumi and the other girls who still think that way! I am here for Sora!" Yomi smirked, "I'm sure you are, Ms. BOWLCUT! But I can assure you, Asuka and I are all Sora needs right now! A girl who owns the deal rights made by Sora when he was summoned, and a dedicated, focused, and hardworking maid, is ALL Sora needs in this boathouse! So if you think you can waltz right in and put a wedding ring on his finger, you've got another thing coming!"

Yozakura immediately retorted by stating, "Sora has been known to have someone waiting for him in the Realm of the Living, the girl named 'Kairi', yet you 'Girlfriends' keep trying to bang him every chance you get! Since Kairi's not here, and since Gessen can't ignore the presence of a Keyblade Wielder, our faction leader deemed it necessary to keep their OWN leash on him! I know your Grandmother summoned him to help, Asuka, I especially know she tethered her part of the deal to you, and I know the Crimson Girl here is merely trying to return a favor for nearly taking advantage of him while under the influence of Darkness, but I am here for a reason neither of you are capable of providing! I am here to provide a wall for Sora, to protect him from advancing and perverted women like Katsuragi and Haruka before they steal his precious virginity!"

"-My what now?" Sora asked.

Yozakura continued, "I am here…to play the part…of his official girlfriend, fiance, and/or wife!"

Sora shyly shook his head and pounded his head on the table while covering his head with his hands in embarrassment, while Asuka and Yomi froze, looking at Yozakura with looks of shock and unexplainable feelings…

Sora sighed and said, "Y-Yozakura…I had a friend like you who stays loyal to his king, whether for my benefit or his King's goals, this friend will do crazy things to help his king…even cast a spell that takes his own life. I don't want you to take your loyalty too far and overexert yourself. I may not be very smart, but I can see you're trying really hard for Yumi. But no…I can't let you follow those specific orders. As long as I'm in this world, I'm single, and as long as Kairi's in my original reality, then that's how it's going to stay. I won't…I won't kiss other women, I won't sleep with other women, and I will NOT consider other women over Kairi. You can spend the night with Asuka and Yomi, but…I'm sorry, but that will be the extent of our friendship." Yozakura felt rather hurt by what Sora said, however, he held her hand and said, "...still, I wouldn't mind asking you for help if I can't think of a way out of a bind."

"You need…my wisdom?" Yozakura asked. Sora nodded and said, "Yup! Asuka's been a great leader, and Yomi's provided me with a break after every difficult mission, but you, your Yumi's second in command, you took charge when I wasn't around at home, and now look at this place! It's cleaner than any of us can manage! I can't really do the whole marriage thing, but I can make do with a good friend, especially now that there's 3 Fiends to worry about."

"W-well, it's not like I was thinking of-...well…THAT stuff…but thank you. I may just be here to keep an eye on you for Yumi, but you're actually not that bad a guy…honestly, this Kairi person might be the luckiest girl in the world if she has you for a boyfriend. I might have to fight her for you if we ever met…" Yozakura said, making Sora blush while he said, "PLEASE DON'T FIGHT! I wouldn't want either of my friends to hate one another! Friends…should be friends no matter their opinions or differences!"

Yomi took Sora by the arm and said, "-Now now, Sora, there are some things boys will never truly understand, but that's not important right now. What's important is the fact that you've been running yourself ragged, keeping up with crazed ninja girls! And the smell you're giving off, it's TOXIC! Right this way immediately, Master, I'll draw you a bath."

Sora blushed while Yomi tugged him upstairs…

While Yozakura's eyes popped wide with shock.

"HE LETS A CRIMSON GIRL START HIS BATH?!" Yozakura asked. Asuka explained, "W-well, it's not like she's going to bathe with him, she's just going to start his Onsen for him-." Yozakura, in a fit of rage, unintendedly summoned her giant gauntlets while grabbing Asuka by the scarf and shaking her back and forth while saying, "-And NOW you're telling me the boy has his own Hot Springs Room?! HOW?! HOW IS HE THIS LUCKY?!" Asuka then asked, "W-WASSA-BI-IG-DEAL, YO? GE-SSEN-HAS-A-HOT-SPR-ING-TOO, RI-I-IGHT?"

Yozakura stopped shaking Asuka and said, "He may have eyes for one girl, but Yomi has never been one to shy away from a challenge! Her eyes were lovey-dovey, she is going to try and bathe naked with him!" Asuka then said, "I admit, she has a huge crush on him, I mean, who among us don't? Doesn't mean she's gonna win though. That angel's got his eyes set on one goddess already." Yozakura however argued, "Asuka, hasn't it ever occurred to you that Sora has never seen a naked woman before?! Yomi is the type to flaunt her body and stimulate a response from the poor boy! Commitment means nothing when a young perfectly sculpted man like THAT falls victim to his first naked lady!"

Asuka then said, "It's funny, after everything Sora said, you're still thinking of his features. You're a complex novel, Yozakura." Meanwhile, Yozakura yelled, "VIRGIN PROTECTION IS A-GO!" and with that, she charged along with Asuka running behind her…

In the large pool-like bath tub, Sora sat, relaxing and saying, "...I gotta remember to thank Sayuri for this. (sigh) With this bath, I can both let…all my worries go out the window, while finding the time to clean myself. I wonder if the others have found this kind of relaxation back home?"

"Why bother thinking of them…when you SHOULD be worried about yourself?"

Upon hearing that strange voice, Sora grabbed and wrapped a towel around his waist to keep his unmentionables hidden! Sora then got out of the pool, and was terrified to see the pool turn black while several Shadow Heartless creeped out of the Pool…

"Figures the Heartless would be everywhere, even the private Bath!" Sora said as he summoned his Keyblade and prepared for a fight.

End of Chapter 26