The Tension Prompt (Pitched by Salty)

Goal: With a pairing, you've never written, write a scene where your OC and his/her partner are on the verge of releasing some tension. (If you had what-ifs through the ABC Challenge, this would be good to use those. This can be another romantic confession, a truth about either character or sexual tension) If you decide on sexual tension, write a lemon to accompany the pairing's solidification.

Pairing: Koga / Zafina

Verse: Tekken

Tension: Character & Sexual

The Scene

This apartment building was the last place I expected to meet Zafina. She's really mysterious, huh? Normally I would do some background research on my clients, but everything was 100 mph from the moment I began investigating the Mishima Zaibatsu and G Corporation. A Bunch of weird characters occupying both companies, that's for sure.

Luckily I sent Tatl out to do some reconnaissance on Zafina while I did what she hired me to do. Continuing to walk up the steps (I don't trust elevators due to my powers), I wonder what I'm gonna get myself into when I get to her room. When I make it to the final floor, Tatl comes back.

"Tatl, did ya find anything?"

"Did I! Zafina's an astrologist on the daily. She's part of a long lineage of Imperial Tomb Defenders in Egypt. Azazel, the monster you, Lars, and Raven wasted, was sealed in the temple she was tasked with defending."

"But the temple collapsed when Jin threw himself and Azazel into a fissure. We even felt their energies completely dissipate. Maybe we should go back and make sure Azazel's really dead."

"Sounds like a plan, partner. After we squeeze more info outta Zafina, if we can," Tatl said as she went into my coat.

I stop at the numbered door she told me to go to. "666. Here I am." I knocked twice. "Zafina? It's Detective Koga, you inside?"

My announcement was kept low to where the other residents couldn't hear me. I wait patiently for about half a minute before as I inch closer to open the door, which did so when I moved.

"Enter." Zafina's voice sounds.

I look around to ensure I wasn't followed before entering the room. My host stood by the window overlooking the city. Zafina was in her native garb, baggy pants, low heels, and a revealing top, her hair neatly done and bunched together.

"I was starting to think you were killed before relaying whatever you learned from your investigation." Zafina turned to face me before pointing to a coat rack. "You can hang your coat on the rack over there."

Moving to the rack, I take my coat off and hang it before moving to the couch to sit. Finally, having a breather since I started working, I exhaled to enjoy the peace and the fact that I'm going back home after this meeting.

"The outside world seems like a miniature hell with what is going on. But from what I learned from Lars, you seemed to follow my instructions to the letter," Zafina remarked as she hands me a glass of water.

I thank her for the hospitality before chugging the glass and handing it back to her.

"What did you learn about the Zaibatsu and G Corporation?"

Straight to the point.

"First, were you planning on tellin' me that you were the defender of Azazel's tomb when you sent me to gather information? Or was that something you were going to keep to yourself?" I return her question. "Your lucky Lars and I weakened Azazel and Jin capped him when we were in Egypt. You got him and me to do your dirty work for you."

Zafina scoffed at my claims. "I had assumed you already knew, hence why you helped Lars in the first place. The tales surrounding you state that you learn more about your clients before working. Were those claims wrong?"

"The claims are correct, but I ran into problems when the case started. I had to rely on my number one informant to get your info while Iretrievedt the information you wanted. While in Eygpt, I ran into your predecessor, and he told me all about you, Zafina. Payment for taking down Azazel. You are tougher than you let on, massacring an entire troupe sent to invade Azazel's Temple all alone? While merely a little girl? That alone prompted him to make you the lone protector in tandem with your day job as an astrologist. Or 'did' now that the temple's reduced to stone and rubble." I recount her origins.

"Turns out we both did our homework."

"You did some checking on me? I'm not surprised. And what did you figure out?"

Zafina matched my energy and smirked. "Enough to know that you're a kindred spirit. It was smart of me to seek help as you're a child of your people's leader, albeit adopted. You had your first kill at thirteen, a traitor to your tribe. Arguably the strongest among your people, you left your native village to become a Paranormal Investigator. Your deities also granted you strength and power." She then sat next to me. "We are not so different, you and I. I'm glad we are not enemies."

I lie back on the couch cushion. Not the reaction I was expecting, but I'll take it.

"Now that our relationship is established, let me tell you what I figured out. Both the Zaibatsu and G Corp sought Azazel's power for different reasons. Jin wanted Azazel out of the picture while Kazuya seeks his power for himself since the Devil Gene originated from the beast."

Zafina was shocked by the revelation. "I did not imagine Jin Kazama would think of summoning Azazel so that he may destroy him. Don't he and his father have the Devil Gene as well?"

"They do. Kazuya has more control over it than Jin does, from what I've seen. Although Jin has more knowledge of its origins. Even Heihachi had planned on putting his name in the ring, most likely to gain eternal life. I'm glad Lars caved his face in when he invaded Heihachi's estate."

"And you say Azazel is dead?"

"As I said, Jin punched him, and they both fell into that fissure. Said that killing him would wipe him and his father of the Devil Gene. However, I'm tempted to go back to see if I can confirm his death."

"No need. I will do so myself. I pray that you are correct, Koga, so I may put my job to rest after countless generations," Zafina responded. "What will you do now that your job is done?"

"I'm going back home, pack my shit, and expand the agency. It's about time we branched out of the original HQ, and I feel like I'm the only one who can do that."

"It seems that we share another similarity. We both prioritize our jobs over ourselves." She casually closes the already minimal distance. "My thanks for the information, Koga."

"It's nothin', Zafina. I think I should head out now. Take care."

I stand but felt a delicate hand clutch my arm. I look down and see it was Zafina's. (Who else would it be?) "There's no need to rush, Koga. Stay and relax a bit. You have worked yourself hard and must be tired."

Zafina pulled me back onto the couch, her voice in a drawl. "Do not get confused. I admire your professionalism, but your job is over, at least for now. Loosen up a little. Even those with strength like yours need rest."

She started massaging my shoulders. I let a sigh of breath escape my lips as she continued to knead my shoulders. "You are tense, Detective. You weren't joking when you said you were acting from the moment you began."

Sneakily, Zafina coiled her slender legs around my hips from behind, her hands digging the knots I didn't know I had. It felt like my soul had left my body.

Yet, it felt... heavenly.

This somewhat out of body experience allowed Zafina to somehow discard my shirt, exposing my torso and irezumi to her undoubtedly experienced irises.

She then caressed my chest, malice, and lust on her mind, desire in her actions as her lips quivered. One of Zafina's hands combed through my hair, the other against my face as she leaned toward my ear, her whisper raspy.

"I have found my treasure. And I do not share with anyone."

That remark shot me back into reality. It was too late by the time I realized it.

The Spider had laid her trap, and I fell dead center into its web.

I crane my head to make eye contact, and the second I did so, Zafina pounced with her lips over mine, arms bringing me closer to her buxom chest. Her tongue slithered around mine as I put up little resistance, melding my mouth with hers with hidden chemistry. Her moans were sweet and melodic, her weight shifting to straddle my waist as we fell into the couch, our lips still attached as a magnetic attraction.

Zafina grabbed my wrists and led them to place on her ass, prompting me to squeeze her bountiful flesh. When we separated, temptation got the better of us momentarily as we shared a quick peck, staring at each other with scarlet occupying our faces.

"I wasn't expecting this, Zafina."

She chuckled while biting her lip. "As I said, Koga. Your job is done, you may relax. And I'll help you do so. Just know that I will enjoy this much more than you could ever possibly imagine."

Zafina's piercing gaze stayed on me. I can only imagine the perverted things running through her mind, the result of a life lived entirely in seclusion.

"If you insist, Zafina. I will relax. But I will lead."

Her face formed a confident smirk as if expecting me to say that. "Good, I do not sleep with bottoms. I will follow you. Now, make love to me."