Seo sauntered into the room with a disheveled appearance wearing a tank top and loose fitting jeans, pulling out a cigarette and lighting the end, he inhaled the starchy smoke of his cigarette as he plopped himself down on his couch spreading his arms over the top of it. His eyes lazily tracing over the people sitting before him, he recognized one as Minato but the other two not so much, but he could tell them blonde girl was a Sekirei. Though she looked completely frightened clinging onto the young man's shirt, pushing that thought aside he exhaled the smoke sighing loudly as Hibiki rested her head on his chest with her eyes closed and Hikari sat to his other side eyes half open with the same outfit on as her sister except it had the number 12 on the center of her shirt. "So, you guys need help or something like that?" He asked with a gruff voice as he glanced out the window catching the sight of raven hair.
"Well, yeah." Minato replied almost dumbly.
"WHY DID YOU COME HERE KNOCKING SO EARLY AND WAKING ME UP!?" Seo bellowed his head growing twice as big as Minato, Haruka and their Sekirei shrank down a few sizes as they listened to him exclaim his frustrations. He was certain he'd see Minato sooner or later, that's why he gave him the card in the first place he knew a moneymaker when he seen one and Minato was perfect. Ryu on the other hand he hoped he never had to see that man again. All that aside he couldn't help but feel a bit irritated that Minato would not only come so early, but also bring so many people with him not that he minded Musubi since he could ogle her, as long as the twins didn't spot him.
"He's really loud." Kuruse commented softly to Minato massaging her ear lobes, Musubi copying her action as a small whine escaped the buxom girl's lips. Minato silently agreed as he took massaged his ears, he wasn't expecting that. Maybe a few blasts of lightning and a fight to quickly ensue, but he wasn't expecting Seo to just yell at him for coming so early in the morning, but it was normal for him to be this time, ever since Ryu got him that job and served as an alarm clock by pounding on his wall to wake him up, Minato was up bright and early every day despite his desire to sleep in if only for a few minutes.
"We need your help with... Escaping the capital.
Seo closed his eyes, letting his head drop back and the cheery burn intensely. He really wasn't trying to do anything today or tomorrow for that matter. Right now he just wanted to get back to his bed with his two Sekirei at his side, Miya didn't call him a scum for no reason. But, it seemed as if luck wasn't on his side today it was Minato and for the last few weeks it was MBI waking him up earlier than he pleased. A complete siezing of the city wasn't going to be a smooth running operation by any means and there were fights daily at every checkout station, the ridiculous procedures coupled with some of the soldiers' not so good social relations caused the wide majority of Teito's population to absolutely loathe MBI and anyone remotely associated with them. With another sigh he raised his head until it was forward again, and he carefully wrapped an arm around his Sekireis' waists knowing full well how temperamental they can get. "I haven't liked the way MBI has been running things lately." He mused a loud, his brows knitting together.
"So you'll help us?" Minato asked barely controlling the relief and happiness that rushed from him.
"Of course." Seo replied with a grin as he closed his eyes bringing his forefinger and thumb together. "Pay up." His simple response caused evey occupant in the room even his own Sekirei to blanch and fall from shock. However nobody was more distraught then Haruka, this was the man Minato was talking about? The man that would help them escape the capital? It couldn't be who charged to help others and on top of that say he will help? Frustration that's all he could feel at the moment, boiling over and burning his skin, he was fed up with having to run away across the entire city, tired of having to defend Kuno when she should be defending herself, tired of having to look over his shoulder every two seconds, he was sick and tired!
"Wait a second!" Haruka exclaimed, letting his emotions burst through his not so cool exterior. "You're saying you won't help us unless we pay!?"
"That's exactly what I'm saying." Seo stated bluntly, causing Haruka to leer over him with widened enraged eyes. "You're still a kid... Adults don't move for free." Seo continued looking away from him not at all intimdated by his postion but more annoyed that he was dealing with such a brat.. Where did this kid, this runt get off coming here to ask him for help with what would be a damn near impossible task and then get mad when he said to pay up? Yes, this was defintely a rugrat not even a kid, at least kids knew when something have to be given though they'd throw a fit, this kid was just throwing a fit.
"Who are you calling a kid!? I'm nineteen I'll have you know!" Haruka shouted at him clenching his fists as tight as he could and brought them to his sides. Minato shook his head at the scene Haruka was yelling, Kuno looked like she was about to ready to faint but that was all the time, Musubi was looking on with curiosity and slight concern, and Kuruse watched everything with a passive face neither smiling or frowning. If there was one thing he hated it was arguments and scenes like this, he couldn't get a word in to soothe the flames hell he wasn't sure if they thought he even existed at the moment. Probably not. But there was one person he knew that would cut through this like a sword, with a small smile of assurance he rummaged through his pocket, grabbing his phone and dialing a number.
"Minato-san?" Miya's sweet voice spoke from the other line. "I trust your outing is going well? You won't bring me any trouble or get yourself into trouble?"
"Eeverything is going fine but we're being bullied. And of course not." He added the last part quickly feeling the hair on the back of his neck stand up, almost frozen in place. Miya, she could sound so sweet but she was so scary, terribly scary. With that aura and those masks he found himself almost fainting at times just wanting the pressure to get off of his shoulders. He idly wondered how Ryu wasn't afraid of those masks, but then he spent at least three hours every morning going toe to toe with her. "I just need you to speak to someone for just a few seconds?" He asked.
"That person yelling in the background?" Miya's voice got even sweeter than before and he grimaced as he felt his stomach twist and drop all at once.
"Well, one of them." Minato supplied lamely.
"Hmmm. Okay."
"Seo-san, someone wants to speak with you." Minato said, as he reached across the wooden table laid out in front of him. With their yelling match put on hold Haruka slowly sat back down the frown never leaving his face as he stared at Seo unblinking. Happy he didn't have to deal with the brat anymore he took the phone out of Minato's hand bringing it to his ear, wondering who would want to talk to him. He didn't have that many friends aside from Takehito who was now dead and Miya who only tolerated his presence he wasn't well liked, but then again freelancers usually weren't.
"It's Seo." He said into the speaker, and immediately he froze, sweat pouring down the side of his head as he felt fear trickle down his spine. He couldn't move from his post, the cigarette falling from his mouth, which would have scorched the couch if it wasn't for Hibiki catching it and smashing it into the ashtray. Heaving a breath to make sure that was still breathing and alive, as well as to steel himself as he felt the pressure increase on the top of his shoulders to unbearable levels. "W-Wait you won't let me eat there anymore!?" Seo's eyes bulged. "H-Hold on that's not good-!"
Musubi watched Minato and Seo with a confused expression. "Who is that Minato-san?"
"Oh the landlady." He answered with a witty smile.
"She's scary." Kuruse commented with a shiver remembering meeting those hard violet eyes.
"Nobody can beat Miya-san." Musubi agreed in a bubbly manner, nodding her head in agreement with Minato. It was a good plan, though it wasn't direct fighting she could get anything she wanted or anyone to listen. Even herself who was naive and stubborn knew when it was time to listen to Miya or suffer another whacking across the head that would leave bumps on top of bumps.
"You! I thought you were an honorable young man! Not one to stoop down to blackmail!" Seo roared as he locked Minato in a headlock applying a great deal of pressure, the occupants of the room watched the exchange with mild faces. Seo released Minato as his eyes flicked to Kazehana who sat with an easy smile on her face one bottle of sake in hand. "Kazehana, what are you doing here?" He asked concealing his surprise.
The wind Sekirei gave a lazy shrug and drunken smile. "I just have a feeling is all."
"Do... You two know each other?" Minato asked with slight confusion and shock as he looked between them. Now he wasn't arrogant by any means but he really wondered why a woman like Kazehana could even know someone like Seo. From the way Miya and Ryu described him he was a loser and scum, and from his own personal experience with him the man was hard to get along with. He didn't feel right calling someone a scum. But again how did he know Kazehana and vice versa? He was beyond lost with this entire thing and not to his surprise he was lost even more.
"Anyways!" Seo said ignoring the question and slamming down a map of Shinto Teito on the table with his trademark grin. "I'm helping you with this. So you will escape without fail."
Matsu frowned slightly as she watched a video of the entire thing for her room. She knew Ryu was home and sure he would come to speak with her soon enough so she didn't get up, and now she was interested. Minato somehow was going to get this entire thing moving, and since Seo agreed though he had no choice in the matter now that Miya probably gave him an earful. Probably the most sine chillin earful he would ever recieve or has recieved in years. However, she couldn't hide the nervousness that was growing in the pit of her stomach, even though Minato wasn't her Ashikabi she still worried for him.
She didn't voice this out loud however and remained silent as the haughty blonde Tsukiumi stood behind her a few feet a frown marring her face as she watched the live feed with complete disdain. She couldn't understand why Minato was helping these two, going out of his way to make sure that they were happy and alright. It sickened her to no end, made her so angry she wanted to douse him with a thousand water dragons, but a small part of her, very small was jealous. Why didn't he go through the same length for her? He was so honest and genuine with his answer when she asked, she admired that, loved that about him, but... Now.. She couldn't help but be angry. "What is thee thinking?" She asked a loud bringing a finger to her lips. "And why is Musubi helping him?"
"It's a Sekirei's duty to help their Ashikabi." Matsu supplied not turning around to see what reaction her answer got out of the blonde. She was sure she knew how she looked, frowning and fuming as usual, Matsu never seeked problems with others but she couldn't help but feel agitated whenever Tsukiumi was around her. The blonde was proud to the point of arrogance, and hot tempered there were more fights in the inn with her around then there had been with all of Ryu's Sekirei put together including her. Not that she really minded the added chaos and drama it was a good time to spy on everyone and see how they all interacted, it was quite interesting to say the least.
"Nonsense!" Tsukiumi exclaimed, Matsu bristled from the outbirst but otherwise didn't show any other reaction. "A Sekirei's first duty is to fight until the end!" She continued in her haughty manner as she clenched her fist tightly bringing it in front of her as she glared at the screen in front of her. She wasn't sure why she came here other than the fact she was curious where Minato went and why she felt so weird... She learned the second was because Minato winged another Sekirei without seeking her permission first, the second was what she was seeing on the screen in real time, Minato's where abouts. "That number 95 and her Ashikabi are nothing but cowards!"
"Minato-tan knows the dangers, and even after I warned him he was still keen on going through with it." Matsu said in a serious tone, she turned back to give Tsukiumi a hard stare before turning back to her computer. She was happy she didn't have to share with Ryu with someone like hr, sure Toyotama could be bad as well as Yashima but they weren't as possessive as Tsukiumi, Matsu found herself wondering why she was really here since they were basically enemies, though living under the same roof. She couldn't scoff at Minato's choice to continue despite the risks, she could blanch and almost gag in shock, but she couldn't scoff at him for it, it was rather brave for him to do such a thing. She couldn't see Ryu helping others like that, he was kind and loving to each of them, but he believed that one had to stand with their own power. Such a hunk! She thought with a fond smile, Ryu was rough but he drove her wild.
"It doesn't matter how thee puts it!" Tsukiumi barked, her voice rising a few octaves and Matsu resisted the urge to cover her ears to settle the ringing. Even though she was a brain type Sekirei her senses were all still heightened to great degrees. Tsukiumi could feel anger taking hold in the pit of her stomach she wasn't going to listen to any sugar coating of the subject, Sekirei were born to fight they were all warriors, their first duty was to fight! She believed that firmly, she couldn't understand Minato trying to help them escape what they should embrace and she wasn't going to listen to Matsu candycoat the topic with flowery words. One who spent all of her time locked up in this small room. "You spend your days and nights hiding in here! You are no different!" Tsukiumi exclaimed turning on her heel and walking towards the door, Matsu lowered her head until her bangs covered her glasses and shuddered once feeling real anger bubbling.
"Get out of here." Matsu whirled around to see Ryu and Tsukiumi staring the other down anger clear in their eyes. She wasn't so oblivious that she didn't know the two of them didn't like each other or got along, hence why they avoided each other altogether. Tsukiumi was beyond arrogant and felt superior to everyone which included Ryu and she'd call him monkey under the assumption he was human but she was only half right on that matter, and Ryu didn't take kindly to that superior attitude. Ryu was direct, straight forward, and could be very blunt and had no tact, he'd say certain things without any regard despite their implications and the times these two did encounter each other it was bad.
"Who the hell does thou think he is!?" Tsukiumi snapped glaring up at him despite their height difference. "A lowly monkey speaking to a Sekirei in such a crass manner!"
"I said get out of here." Ryu repeated in a clipped tone that caused Matsu to shiver and actually back away from the scene. She rarely ever heard him speak with such a tone it wasn't light like it normally was despite it being deep, this was different it was harash and deeper than normal, his eyes were narrowed and gleaming sending a chill down Matsu's spine. "We can spar if you like I'll show you who is the stronger one between the two of us." He continued not raising his voice at all but it was still as harsh and sharp as a knife cutting through the air, gulping thickly Matsu gathered the courage to crawl forward.
Tsukiumi wasn't one to back down from anything. Especially this man who dared to tell her to get out of Matsu's room. Even if he was her Ashikabi that didn't excuse his blunt and untact speech and his insinuation that he was stronger than her. She inclined her head as she walked away not even sparing a glance back. Matsu heaved a sigh as the tension receded melting back into the serene feeling the inn exuded, she look forward almost sqeauling in fright seeing Ryu just an inch away from her. "R-Ryu-tan." She stuttered adjusting her glasses noticing her door was closed.
"Quiet." He said as he began to rummage around her room in the mess she had near the left side of the room. She wasn't sure what he could be looking for, Ryu wasn't exactly a tech nerd by any stretch of the imagination. And all that she had there were gadgets among other things that had to be modified or just completely scraped, she was always studying and improving her technology, but that came with a lot of trial and error and fortunately none of these experiments blew up Maison Izumo otherwise, she was certain Miya would her head and ass on a silver platter. She crawled over to him, stopping when she was at his side and watching him curiously, she obeyed his command though he didn't command her directly. "We need to talk." He started in a low tone as his hand gripped onto something and he clasped it so she couldn't see.
About what-" Matsu's eyes widened like saucers when she realized she couldn't talk, she frowned moving her mouth again but this time there was no sound just a mumble. On instinct she brought her hands forward checking her mouth, gasping quietly when she felt the smooth surface of a cloth secured around her mouth and what she guessed was a ball or sock in her mouth, she nodded once definitely a sock of some sort, she was glad it was clean, Ryu always made sure his laundry was taken care of. Then she felt her entire torso get hit with the air in her room and her breasts spread no longer being pressed together by her dress, she moved her hands down and back searching despearatly for Ryu's and clung to one when she was sure it was his hand. "You're mine Matsu-kun." He said with a husky voice as he brought his lips to her ear. "Mine! Mine! My Sekirei!" He took the hand she grasped, grabbing her's and pinning it to her back before she could react her other arm was pinned right next to her other one and quickly tied together, she gulped once feeling him give the knot a firm tug causing her to arch.
"I remember you saying MBI wire can't be cut by anything." Ryu stated as he gave the wire one last tug sure that Matsu wasn't going to be getting free anytime soon, he looked at her revealing dress recognizing it as the same one Miya wore. So his assumptions were correct back then. He set it aside, turning Matsu around so she could look into his eyes. Matsu's breathing picked up, her heart raced lodging itself in her throat, and she could feel a deep warmth springing from her core begging to be released. Slowly and gently he took off her glasses, setting them on her keyboard just a few inches away so he didn't break them since she actually needed them. Oh my gosh! Matsu screamed mentally as she foudn herself unable to look away from his eyes, a small blush forming on her cheeks for some unknown reason. He tenderly brushed his hand along her cheek causing her to shiver and close her eyes, and he placed a gentle kiss on her full lips bathing her room in a brilliant glow, they broke contact and Ryu turned her back around so her back was facing him and shoved her onto the futon.
He blinked a few times as he brushed aside a few strands of hair revealing her crest, he could feel her shiver under him and she pressed her butt against him with vigor wanting to be touched and held, she could only think about taking Ryu, or getting him to take her. Slowly he brought himself over her a finger hovering over her crest as he pressed his torso to her back their bodies moulding together. The crest, the thing that fascinated him, he gently stroked a finger over it and was surprised when Matsu quaked under him thrusting her butt against his crotch with more force, he brought the same finger over it again tracing it and brushing it.
"You're mine." He repeated making sure the back of her neck was bare and without any warning he planted a kiss on her crest. Heat, and so much heat radiated on his lips it was shaking, craving, he wanted more, and so he gave it another kiss, and then another each one gentle and careful, Matsu thrashed even more her moans still muffled but very audible as Ryu continued kissing her core with a passion bringing her over the edge. Her entire body tensed, going stiff and rigid as she felt warmth escaping her legs, and just as quickly she gasped feeling two strong fingers entiering her." Hold still" He said, his voice soft as he hovered over her crest.
Matsu smiled feeling a shiver run down her spine, he sounded so possessive, it was arousing, she tensed completely feeling the back of her neck being sucked upward. And this time she moaned for a full two minutes thrashing violently under Ryu, her legs squeezing together trapping his fingers in her womanhood but he didn't stop his kneading and continued pleasuring her. Ryu-kun! She cried mentally before all reality faded and was replaced with a blinding and hot sensation, it overrode everything; her thoughts and emotions none of it existed or all of it did in a single moment that was unobtainable and fleeting, and as quickly as the feeling rocked her body completely her entire world went dark. Slowly and carefully Ryu removed his fingers watching her wetness drip down, rubbing it into his skin he got on the task of untying her wrists and the cloth from around her mouth remvoing the sock he put in her mouth. Matsu's chest rose and fell slowly her eyes closed and body sprawled over the bed showing off her buxom body, "Must have hit her harder than I thought it would." Ryu concluded as he covered her so her naked body was no longer on display and left the room swiftly.
"Ryu, there you are." Toyotama said with an arm laced with at least fifth teen bags looking beyond annoyed. Ahiko stood a few inches behind her with her own assortment of bags looking completely overwhelmed with how much she was carrying at the moment, no doubt half of those bags was Hari's collection of shoes and clothes. He sighed in relief mentally glad he was some feet away from Matsu's room when he seen them. Toyotama narrowed her eyes slightly feeling a strange sensation but blew it off having more important things to do. Ahiko looked at Ryu with those big rounds eyes gleaming with curiosity. "We're ready to go if you are." She declared.
"Ahiko?" He looked at the long haired woman, tilting his head to the side.
"Ready!" She beamed a smile showing him all of her bags.
"Great." He said with a smile as he looked behind the two to see his other Sekirei save for a few rounding on him all with bags around their arms Nanaha having the least. Ryu blinked a couple times almost in realization he was knew this would take longer, at least for Yashima since her closet was a hot mess, she probably got all of her stuff out of them and packed almost, but not cleaned up like the others, oh well cleaning could be done at anytime it was the packing that was the real headache. Well this is it, better say goodbye to Miya, though it's not forever... He thought. "Okay girls we're leaving. We'll sort out the rooms and everything that goes along with that when we get there. Agreed." Getting a chrous of nods he continued. "Where are Yashima and Yomi?"
"Yashima is still packing I believe." Ahiko answered recalling hearing thudding in her room, no doubt she was in a hurry. "Yomi is downstairs."
"Let's go already." Toyotama said with impatience as she turned on her heels and swiftly traveled down the hall and onto the staircase. She was tired of waiting, she wanted to leave already, wanted to leave before. She liked the inn, but Miya and her rules were killing her, she just wanted to be able to lounge around completely naked if she wanted to like during one of those extremely hot days or just for the hell of it. Uzume used to walk around in the nude according to Ryu, though it didn't last long, She'd pay to see that.
Ryu sighed at her impatience. "I'm going to get Yashima. Just meet me downstairs."
"Kay!" The rest of his Sekirei echoed.
He was happy at least some of them weren't so emotional and had patience. Excusing himself he made his way towards the stair set but instead of going right like he normally would, he took a left and came upon another wall of rooms, while his was upstairs Yashima's was downstairs with a few of his other Sekirei at times. He cleared the distance with long measured strides and reached her door hearing a bit of noise behind it. Why am I not surprised? He wondered as he cleared his throat gently. "Yashima, time to leave." He called stepping back a few inches so she had room when she came out, and good thing he did, because three seconds later the door flew open showing an overwhelmed Yashima with bags around her arms, a lot of bags.
"I'm sorry, I'm late." She said meekly as her eyes saddened. She hurried to pack everything afraid of getting a scolding from Ryu, which he'd do with all of them, but she got quite a lot. Rightfully so, but she did her best not to get scolded, but her actions as of late weren't doing any favors. If she was lucky scolding was going to be the least of her worries. "I-I took a bit longer, please don't be mad." She continued looking up at him hopeful, her gray doe eyes getting bigger and glistening brightly, but she was shocked to see them piercing and unforgiving, while it was normal they looked different. Or maybe it was just her. He hates me. He hates me! She cried mentally feeling her knees buckle and heart sink into her stomach.
"Let's go to our new home, Yashima." Was his simple response, his tone light like usual as he lead the way. She obediently fell into stride behind him, trying to get to one of his sides but was unsuccessful. Though she felt a wave of happiness rush through her at his simple response, nothing long and drawn out, but straight to the point. He was always like that. Her lips edged into a smile, home. Our home. She thought happily.