DISCLAIMER: The Taimanin series belongs to Black Lilith.

Chapter 2: We Want the Smoke, Act I

[From Wolfgang's viewpoint]

Two days after that black op mission in Tokyo Kingdom. I need some time to unwind. The sun is about to set in the next few minutes, and I raced around the mountains in my beast mode. The wind whipped through my fur as I leaped from rock to rock, my enhanced senses taking in the rich scents of the forest.

While exploring the mountains, I managed to discover one peculiar hot spring. This is a place where Taimanins find around the village. It's risky to walk around the mountains for an ordinary human, making it impossible to trek on. I'm a werewolf and a martial artist, training on the mountains is my forte. Only Taimanins are familiar with these large hot springs hidden within this mountainous region, and only a few managed to discover these.

Hell, I'm no stranger to hot springs hidden deep within jungles. Don't expect me to pull a Valtteri Bottas by swimming naked around the water! Though the thought did cross my mind for a split second.

As soon as I stepped upon the springs, I reverted back to my human form, still wearing my dobok trousers and wearing my fancy coat like a cape. The steam rising from the water created a mystical atmosphere, almost like something out of a painting.

"Holy shit... Never thought I managed to find a hot spring hidden within the confines of mother nature," I mumbled to myself, taking in the serene beauty of the place.

Good thing I brought my duffel bag with me since I've been busy training with the local fauna. I took off my trousers and put on a long towel covering only from my abdomen all the way to my legs. The cool air nipped at my skin, making the prospect of the warm water even more inviting.

I took a dip in the springs, with my duffel bag close to me. It was the perfect place to relax alone after going on a mission and collecting my bounty. The water enveloped me like a warm blanket, instantly soothing my tired muscles.

The warm water did its wonders. I feel more at ease from the stress of my missions. I closed my eyes, letting the tension seep out of my body. The only sounds were the gentle lapping of water and the distant calls of birds.

For a brief moment, I took my attention to an unseen presence. Maybe it was the relaxing atmosphere or just my mind wandering, but I found myself thinking about a recent conversation.

"Back with our man-to-man talk with Fuuma-chin," I mused, a smirk playing on my lips. "He brought out to me about his bizarre encounter with one of the teachers in a hot spring of all places. Not an onsen, for God's sake! It's kinda like this, completely hidden within the mountains."

I chuckled to myself, the sound echoing slightly in the secluded area. "The teacher in question? It's Shizuru! Of all the teachers in Gosha, I already saw what Shizuru's capable of. Covert missions are her specialty, an expert linguist and she's able to speak Dutch. And get this, she's also quite the seducer; using her charms to lull enemies into submission and giving away information."

The water rippled around me as I shifted, my mind now fully engaged in the story. "While in the spring, what did Shizuru do to the poor simp? She gave him a boob job! Gahahahaha!" My laughter echoed off the rocks surrounding the spring. "Sick bastard. No wonder he's such a lady-killer. Women are drawn to him in such unexpected ways."

I sank a little deeper into the water, feeling a mix of amusement and a twinge of something else. "I feel envious for the guy. It's no wonder I'm the closest thing to being his anti-heroic rival."

As I pondered this, I couldn't help but wonder about my own romantic entanglements. Sure, I had my fair share of admirers, but nothing quite like what Fuuma seemed to experience. Was it his charm? His position? Or was there something else at play?

The sun had fully set now, and the stars were beginning to twinkle above. I gazed up at them, lost in thought. This peaceful moment was a rare luxury in my line of work. But even as I relaxed, a part of me remained alert.

Or, so I thought. As I heard footsteps close by, I didn't need to overreact, I kept my composure. Despite the mist covering the entire springs as night falls, my enhanced senses picked up a familiar presence. The footsteps were drawing closer, crunching softly on the rocky path.

"I didn't know you'd be here the whole time," a voice called out, and it turned out to be Rin. Her silhouette emerged from the mist, her figure wrapped in a simple white towel.

I raised an eyebrow, a smirk playing on my lips. "I assume you've been tailing me all the way here?"

Rin chuckled, her eyes sparkling with amusement. "I've been in these places more than you. Taimanins usually find places like this to relax." She approached the edge of the spring, her toes dipping into the warm water.

"For a second there, I think I should be-" I started to rise, feeling a bit self-conscious despite my usual bravado.

"No, stay right there," Rin insisted, her voice soft but firm. She held my gaze for a moment before untying her towel. I quickly averted my eyes, giving her privacy as she slipped into the water.

The spring rippled as Rin submerged herself, letting out a contented sigh. "This is nice," she murmured, settling in across from me. "It's been a while since I've had a chance to unwind like this."

I nodded, trying to keep my eyes on her face. "Yeah, it's... it's good to relax after a mission." I cleared my throat, suddenly feeling a bit nervous. This was Rin, my colleague and friend, but being alone with her like this is nothing new.

I leaned my head on Rin's shoulders, feeling the warmth of her skin against mine. The hot spring's soothing waters lapped gently around us, creating a cocoon of tranquility. The stars twinkled above, their light filtering through the rising steam.

"Hey, Rin," I said, breaking the comfortable silence. "Have you seen any instances of that one-eyed loser sleeping in class?" I couldn't help but smirk as I brought up Kotaro. Despite his growth, my anti-hero nature still compelled me to poke fun at him. "What do you usually do when you catch him napping?"

Rin chuckled softly, the vibration of her laughter traveling through her body to mine. "Yell at him, of course," she replied, a hint of amusement in her voice. "As intelligent as he is, he's literally a lazy bum."

I nodded, picturing the scene in my mind. "Well, that's just part of who he is, I suppose," I mused. Then, a mischievous grin spread across my face. "And guess what... I came up with a rather asinine method of waking him up: a prank call."

Rin turned her head slightly, her eyebrow raised in curiosity. "A prank call? Do tell," she prompted, her interest piqued.

"By asking for a name 'Bu Kake', when he said the name out loud to his classmates. They began laughing at him and tease him a pervert."

Rin's eyes widened, a mix of shock and amusement crossing her face. "Wolfgang! That's... that's terrible!" She tried to sound disapproving, but I could hear the laughter in her voice.

I couldn't help but chuckle. "Hey, it worked, didn't it? The guy was wide awake after that, I bet."

Rin shook her head, a smile playing on her lips. "I'd say that it worked out well. Despite your relaxed and eccentric approach, you do have a way of getting results."

"What can I say? I'm full of surprises," I replied with a wink. Then, feeling a bit more serious, I added, "But you know, Rin, sometimes I wonder if I'm too harsh on the kid. I mean, he's been through a lot."

Rin's expression softened. She reached out and placed a hand on my arm, her touch sending a small shiver through me despite the warm water. "You care about him, in your own way. That's why you push him. But maybe... maybe you could find a gentler approach sometimes?"

I pondered her words for a moment, feeling the weight of her gaze on me. "Maybe you're right," I conceded. "But don't expect me to go soft on him all of a sudden. I've got a reputation to maintain, after all."

And I decided to change to another topic, my mind wandering to a piece of gossip I'd recently overheard.

"You know, Rin," I began, shifting slightly in the water to face her better, "considering how isolated this hot spring is from the village... I was wondering if anyone's crazy enough to do something indecent in places like this." I paused, gauging her reaction before continuing. "I just learned of a rumor about some simp getting a rather intimate experience with a very attractive woman, who may also happen to be a Taimanin, in a hot spring not unlike this one."

Rin's eyebrows shot up, a mix of surprise and curiosity crossing her face. "Oh? And where did you hear this juicy bit of information?" she asked, her tone both amused and skeptical.

I shrugged, trying to maintain an air of nonchalance. "Oh, you know how it is. Rumors fly around. I just happened to overhear something. I have good ears, after all." I was careful not to mention Fuuma or Shizuru by name, keeping the details vague.

Rin leaned in closer, her eyes twinkling with interest. "Well, don't keep me in suspense. What exactly happened in this... encounter?"

I cleared my throat, suddenly feeling a bit warm, and not just from the hot spring. "Well, apparently, this guy got quite the special treatment. Let's just say it involved a certain part of the female anatomy and leave it at that."

Rin's eyes widened, and she let out a small gasp. "Wolfgang! That's... too inappropriate. But I suppose in a secluded place like this, people might feel emboldened to act on their desires."

I nodded, a smirk playing on my lips. "Indeed. It's amazing what can happen when people think they're alone in nature."

There was a moment of silence as we both contemplated this. The steam from the hot spring swirled around us, creating an almost dreamlike atmosphere. I couldn't help but be acutely aware of Rin's presence beside me, her skin glistening with droplets of water in the moonlight.

"You know," Rin said softly, breaking the silence, "these hot springs have been used by Taimanins for centuries. They're not just for relaxation, but also for healing and... strengthening bonds."

I turned to look at her, intrigued by her words. "Strengthening bonds, huh? In what way?"

Rin's gaze met mine, her eyes holding a depth of emotion I couldn't quite decipher. "In many ways, Wolfgang. Physical, emotional, spiritual. The waters here are said to have special properties that enhance connection between people."

I felt a sudden shift in the atmosphere, a tension that hadn't been there before. "Is that so?" I murmured, my voice low. "And have you... experienced this connection yourself?"

Rin's hand found mine under the water, her fingers intertwining with my own. "Not yet," she whispered, her face inches from mine. "But perhaps... tonight is the night to find out."

As I sat in the hot spring, an idea suddenly struck me. With a mischievous glint in my eye, I decided to put my alchemical skills to use. Concentrating intently, I began to form a ball of water, about the size of my fist, just above the surface of the spring.

The water swirled and condensed, steam rising from its scalding surface. As I focused on maintaining the orb, I couldn't help but address an unseen presence, as if breaking the fourth wall:

"Fuuma is no Issei Hyoudou, if you've seen some of his encounters with other women in Taimanin RPGX," I muttered under my breath, a smirk playing on my lips. "But, I can do a lot better than these clowns!"

As I spoke, the ball of water transformed into a delicate bubble, shimmering in the moonlight. With a flick of my wrist, I popped it, releasing a thick cloud of steam that enveloped us both.

The air around us grew heavy with moisture, creating an intimate cocoon that separated us from the rest of the world. Through the haze, I could see Rin's eyes, shining with a mix of curiosity and desire.

Without warning, Rin closed the distance between us. Her lips met mine with an intensity that took my breath away. I felt her soft, ample breasts press against my chest, sending a jolt of electricity through my body.

The kiss deepened, and I wrapped my arms around her, pulling her closer. The warmth of the spring paled in comparison to the heat building between us. Our hands began to explore, tracing familiar yet exciting paths across each other's bodies.

In this secluded spot, far from the prying eyes of civilization, we found ourselves overwhelmed by passion. The steam swirled around us, creating a dreamlike atmosphere that only heightened our senses.

As we lost ourselves in each other, I couldn't help but think how different this was from the rumors I'd heard about Fuuma's encounters. This wasn't just a physical act; there was a deeper connection, a bond strengthened by the mystical properties of the spring that Rin had mentioned earlier.

Our movements became more urgent, more desperate. The water lapped at our bodies as we shifted, creating small waves that echoed our passion. In this moment, nothing else mattered - not my missions, not our responsibilities at Gosha Academy, not the constant threat of danger that loomed over our lives.

Here, in this hidden hot spring, we were just Wolfgang and Rin, two people giving in to their desires and strengthening a bond that had been growing for so long.

After our passionate kiss, I found myself sitting at the edge of the hot spring, the warm water lapping gently at my waist. Rin, her eyes shimmering with a mix of mischief and desire, slowly lowered herself into the water before me.

"Fufufu. Naughty as always," Rin purred, her voice taking on a sultry tone I'd rarely heard from her. It was a side of her that reminded me of the femme fatales in old noir films. "Try not to blow a load on my face this time."

Before I could respond, she leaned forward, her lips brushing against the tip of my cock. The sensation sent a shiver up my spine, and I had to grip the edge of the spring to steady myself. Rin's hands joined her mouth, stroking me with a practiced touch that spoke volumes about her experience.

As her tongue began to explore, tracing patterns that made my breath catch in my throat, I couldn't help but marvel at the situation. Our intimate moments were usually tender, romantic affairs, but this... this was something else entirely. It reminded me of the stories I'd heard about Taimanin training, about learning to withstand intense pleasure as a form of mental fortification.

Rin paused in her ministrations, looking up at me with a devilish grin. "You're already getting excited from me looking at you," she teased. "Well, if anything, it might work in your favor with all the sadistic UFS and demon women out there. Ahahahaha!"

Her laughter sent vibrations through me, adding another layer to the sensations I was experiencing. As she resumed her attentions, I found myself turning slightly, as if addressing an unseen audience.

"Right now, I'm experiencing this, yet it's nothing new," I murmured, my voice strained with the effort of maintaining composure. "Even male Taimanins need to be trained to withstand this kind of seduction. Those who lack the willpower to withstand pleasure can be easily broken mentally. In short, Taimanins must master being on both the giving and receiving ends of seduction."

I paused, a smirk playing on my lips despite the intense sensations coursing through me. "An alchemist like myself can also do the same thing. Let that sink in for a moment."

Rin began to squeeze her breasts together around my cock with her hands. The head was barely sticking out of her cleavage, but my shaft was completely buried in them. In the middle of the bath, Rin's skin was soft, smooth, and warm all over. The hot spring water added an extra layer of sensation, making everything feel even more intense.

While feeling my length being encased between her bust, it gave me a hot sensation and made me moan before realizing it. The combination of the warm water and Rin's soft skin was practically melting into my own. I could feel every movement, every slight adjustment she made, sending waves of pleasure through my body.

Once again, I turned my head to an unseen presence, my voice a bit strained from the effort of speaking coherently. "This is only going to get crazier from here. You know what's insane? At one point, ever since I got the ability to manifest my beast form separately, Rin was itching to have a threesome with two halves of myself - human and werewolf!"

I paused, taking a shaky breath as Rin continued her ministrations. "And how did it go? Rin enjoyed every moment of it to the point she nearly lost her sanity! I know how messed up this is, but it's technically parts of me." The memory of that wild night flashed through my mind, adding to the current sensations I was experiencing.

And then Rin just interrupted my fourth wall break, her voice a mix of amusement and exasperation.

"What nonsense are you babbling about, this time?" she asked, looking up at me with those intense eyes of hers. Her hands never stopped moving, keeping up a rhythm that was driving me crazy. "Just concentrate on me pleasuring you. You can't resist me anyway, can you?"

I couldn't help but chuckle, despite the overwhelming sensations. "You're right, as always," I managed to say, my voice husky with desire. "I can't resist you, Rin. I never could."

Rin's eyes sparkled with mischief. "Good," she purred, increasing her pace slightly. "Because I'm nowhere near done with you yet."

The hot spring around us seemed to fade away, my entire world narrowing down to Rin and the incredible feelings she was eliciting from my body. The steam rose around us, creating a misty veil that only added to the dreamlike quality of the moment.

As Rin continued her passionate attention, I found myself lost in the sensations, all thoughts of fourth wall breaks and past experiences fading away. In this moment, there was only us, our connection, and the pleasure we were sharing in this secluded hot spring.

[From Rin's viewpoint]

As I expected, Wolfgang's resilience is off the charts. I whispered to myself, "I never thought he'd be able to hold it in for more than 30 minutes, even with a boob job. Even more impressive than surviving a two-minute onslaught with the task force during the Ceremonial Atonement. No wonder he's able to be on both giving and receiving ends of such pleasure."

I released his length, feeling a mix of admiration and desire. "Your turn," I said, my voice husky with anticipation.

Wolfgang stood up, water cascading down his toned body. "It's going to take more than just that to make me come," he said with a smirk. Our lips met again, passionate and hungry. His hands found my breasts, his touch both gentle and firm. He pinched my nipples, sending jolts of pleasure through me. Just like before, his skilled fingers coaxed milk from my breasts, a sensation that never failed to surprise and arouse me.

Lost in our passionate embrace, I almost missed the sudden appearance of thick white smoke covering the hot spring. The familiar scent tickled my nose, but I felt Wolfgang tense beside me.

We broke apart, both breathing heavily. Wolfgang's eyes darted around, alert and wary. "Where did that white smoke come from?" he asked, quickly wrapping his towel around his waist. I followed suit, sensing his unease.

With a flick of his wrist, Wolfgang activated the magnetic bracelet on his right hand. His beam saber, Rahu, flew from his duffel bag into his grasp. The green energy blade hummed to life, casting an eerie glow through the smoke.

"Wolfgang, calm down!" I placed a hand on his arm, feeling the tension in his muscles. "Lower your saber. I know where this smoke is from."

The smoke thickened around us, and I could see Wolfgang's eyes narrowing, trying to pierce through the haze. A silhouette appeared, approaching us with graceful steps. As the figure drew closer, I felt Wolfgang relax slightly beside me.

The smoke parted, revealing a stunningly beautiful woman with curves that could make anyone's head turn. Natsu, in her rejuvenated form, stood before us, a mischievous smile playing on her lips.

"Wait, you're the shopkeeper," Wolfgang said, lowering his saber. The tension left his body, replaced by a mix of surprise and embarrassment. "Figures. I thought it was something else."

Natsu's laugh was like tinkling bells. "And for the record, if I'm in this form, I ask you to call me Natsu," she said, her eyes twinkling with amusement. Without a hint of self-consciousness, she untied her towel and let it fall to the ground. "I never thought you two would be doing it in this hot spring of all places. That takes guts!"

I felt a blush creep up my cheeks, but I couldn't help but admire Natsu's confidence. She slipped into the water with us, the hot spring barely rippling with her graceful entry.

"Well, we didn't exactly plan this," I said, trying to maintain some semblance of dignity. "It just... happened."

Natsu raised an eyebrow, her gaze moving between Wolfgang and me. "Oh, I'm sure it did," she said, her voice dripping with playful sarcasm. "You two do realize these springs are known for enhancing... certain experiences, right?"

Wolfgang cleared his throat, his cheeks tinged with pink. "We might have heard something about that," he mumbled.

Natsu leaned back, her ample chest barely hidden by the water's surface. "Well, don't let me interrupt," she said with a wink. "Or... perhaps you'd like some company?"

The tension in the air shifted, charged with a new kind of electricity. I glanced at Wolfgang, seeing the mixture of surprise and intrigue in his eyes. This was certainly not how I expected our evening to go, but with Natsu's arrival, it seemed our night was far from over.