Chapter 12: InuTaisho
Why? Why is it whenever I awaken on some of these nights I am covered in an unfamiliar scent? It's so bizarre that I would reek of misery, despair and pain. Where does it come from? The smell sickens me to no end. I can't stand it for I detest such emotions beyond reasoning.
The thick blankets I sleep under are tossed away from my nude form as I hurry to my wash room to cleanse away this foul odor. My nose burns and stings from the heavy scent of iron. Kami how is it this happens to me? I swear it's like someone mores an entire case of blood on me.
I don't even bother to order a servant to run my waters, because I'm in a hurry to get rid of this stench at once.
After the warm water is ran I step in until I'm neck deep in the fluids, washing away all of the terrible smells. At such an early hour I would still be in a slumber but I've been restless as of late. My dreams have been clouding my min do of memories that are not my own. I would see imagines I can't think of being mines. Strange that I should not remember what I see but I can remember what I feel in them. The beginnings are always filled with joy and happiness. But towards the ending every single time, they turn deadly and sad. I wonder what it all means?
Dismissing the thoughts, I focused more on the task of getting my skin cleaned and the duties of today. Not much was to be done really. The plans were set in stone as were the order by myself and Kazo for our son's mating ceremony. Come two more days, our kingdoms would be united and we won't have to worry anymore about the threat of that damned dragon.
My bathe was finished to my satisfaction, as I stepped out ringing the remaining heavy absorbed water from my long pale hair. The burden of getting it to dry after a bathe was truly an annoying issue I wish I didn't have to deal with. But with the long pale hair comes the responsibility of maintaining our royal heritage. My parents and grandparents kept theirs as long as I do my own, and thus I've pass this custom down to my sons who shall past it down to their own children, when they have some.
Speaking of my sons, something has seemed a miss between those two. Since yesterday I've noticed that they spend a great deal of time together. More so than they use too. The fact of this shouldn't have bothered me but I felt as if I were overlooking something that shouldn't be taken for granted. I dare say they wouldn't be doing anything…no they wouldn't dare. They both know I wouldn't allow such a thing.
My thoughts continued to plague me as I slipped on my blue and white robes on my arms. Yet another task I shouldn't be doing but I didn't feel like being bothered with my servants right now. My hair was pulled hair above my head in its usual place with the few strands I couldn't collect, dangling on my brow. Navy blue hakama were slipped on my legs, accompanied with my silver sash to finish up the attire. My appearance would probably bother a few of the servants considering it's more towards casual than royalty but I didn't feel up to being in such heavy clothing this morning. Actually I wanted to be a bit at ease for once, more…carefree.
When I stepped in the mirror seeing that I was presentable enough for the day, I went out my door thinking about what I wished to do for today. Work was the last thing on my agenda for now so what else could I do to preoccupy my time? Training? No they're still as sharp as ever. Practicing my sword skills? No they don't need refreshing. Fishing? No, no I'm not a child such a thing is beneath me now. Than what?
As I thought over my options my mind was cut into my a surprised gasp from in front of me. "Father?"
I looked up front to see Inuyasha and Sesshomaru staring at me as if I'd grown an extra head. As I suspected, my attire was sure to surprise anyone who saw it. "Good morning my sons. I hope you have slept well last night."
Sesshomaru bowed his morning greet. "Indeed father. I had a very pleasant slumber."
"Yea, yea." Inuyasha grunted. "I slept alright but what's up with your clothes? Where the hell are you going?"
Shaking my head, I quickly walked over to pound my youngest pup's head in, ignoring his pain filled yelp. "Inuyasha watch your language. Must I keep reminding you to respect your king when in his presence?"
"Ow, ow, ow. Geez old man you didn't have to hit me so hard. Fuck that smarts –Ouch! Geez what the hell – Ouch! Quit it!" For each spoken curse word, came the heavy hit of my fist.
I rolled my eyes turning to focus on my more, well-mannered son. "Sesshomaru do your father a favor and look over things for the day. I shall be stepping out for a while." I said walking past the two of them.
"Yes Father." He said obediently.
After the sting of the blow lessened, Inuyasha grew another pair of balls and yelled out. "Hey old man! Where the hell are you going?"
My rapid spin around caused Inuyasha to duck behind his brother completely forgetting that I had hit him earlier for that smart mouth of his. "The last I recall Inuyasha, my age far exceeded yours, therefore I do not have to answer to your question."
"Say what –"
"Inuyasha! Be respectful." This was said by Sesshomaru surprisingly who Inuyasha immediately shut his mouth for. The young pup will listen to his brother but not his own Father? How odd indeed.
Brushing it aside, I turned around to go about my business but a soft giggle caused me to turn around in time to see Sesshomaru tickling behind Inuyasha's ear with the same placid expression he always has. Inuyasha was chuckling and enjoying the attention given, much to my displeasure. Such behavior was unbecoming of my prince sons. I cleared my throat to disrupt the display. "Ahem."
The two looked over at me as Sesshomaru calmly lowered his hand and the hanyou frowned at the lost of affection. "Yea what?" He grunted rudely.
I managed to keep my temper in check as I turned around toward down the hall. I was going to have to keep a closer eye on those two. Something didn't seem to be right. But I would deal with them another time. For now all I wanted was some peace and quiet. But where could I go?
Wait I knew of a place.
Kazo. Yes I haven't seen my friend in a couple of days. Surely we could find something to do together….wait to get into together. Mild slip of the mind.
Instead of walking I took flight into the air aiming straight for his kingdom. This was a faster approach instead of doing the basic walking to his residence. I couldn't wait to see him. The anticipation of seeing his charmed smiled hastened my speed. I enjoyed every moment we spent together. Kazo has been my friend for as long as I could remember. Ever since the first day I saw him as a small pup, I was transfixed by his very presence. Those big crystal blue eyes always transformed my soul into a flutter of sorts. Strange I could never figure out why I felt this way when I was around him…Although at times I wish things were different between us…But being what he was and what I was…that was a path we could never take. So friendship was something I would have to settle for.
Coming to a landing the first sight to greet me is my eldest god son Kurama, sitting in the gardens alone next to the Trinity Tree. Funny how everyone seems to be awake this early. "Good Morning my son." I greeted coming to land before him.
Kurama opened his deep golden eyes, blinking as if he's just awaken and stands up to greet me properly with a bow. "Good morning God father. How are you this morning?"
"I'm doing well my son. Tell me, is your Father in?"
He nodded. "Actually he's inside with Koga. They're going over a few things in his main chamber."
"About what?"
Kurama shrugged casually. "I'm unsure. But I know that you'll find them there."
"Very well."
Kazo was probably talking to the boy about his attitude no doubt. Only Kami knows where him and Inuyasha got those smart mouths from. I wasn't one to be a stoop but curiosity got the better of me and before I knew it I was out my friend's door about to knock before I heard something that caught my interest.
"
Koga why are you making this so complicated?" "
Because I feel bad for lying to him." I heard Koga say sadly.
"Father why can't I just tell him what happened? I'm sure he'll be able to control himself once he learns what's going on." Kazo sighed heavily.
"Because I...I have my reasons Koga. He mustn't know of his actions towards you on those nights. He'll know too much than." "
But you haven't told me what he'll know too much of…What are you hiding Father? You've been acting strange for some time now." "
Nothing. Just…just be off with you. I'm done with this discussion." Koga waited a few moments before answering.
"Yes…Father." I flew back a few steps and began to start walking as if I were just showing up as the door opened. "Good Morning my son." I said too cheerfully in my opinion.
Koga looked at me curiously than at my clothing as Inuyasha had early. "Uhh is there any particular reason you're dressed for a summer stroll?"
I sighed. "Can't I just want to dress down for a day?"
"Fuck no because it means you're up to something!"
"Yoko Koga!" The swift slam of Kazo's fist smacked against the wolf demon's head. "How many times must I tell you about that sharp tongue? Mind your attitude."
"Ahh fuck." Koga groaned rubbing his sore head. "Well hell I had to get the fucked up attitude from somebody – OW!"
"Watch your mouth!" Kazo rolled his handsome blue eyes. "Be gone with you brat. I'll deal with you later."
"Yea, yea, yea."
I chuckled at the poor pup's display of respect. He was just like Inuyasha.
"And what do you find so amusing?" Said the deep, smooth toned Youko.
His voice was one in a million. "Nothing. Nothing at all."
Kazo shrugged. "Well I'm glad you came by today. I'm not particularly in the mood to stay in the castle so I feel like being a bit adventurous today. How's about yourself?" That's when his eyes took in the way I was clothed. The long swish of his bushy silver tail slapped my hip as he snickered. "Nice choice of attire my friend. I see you had the same idea in mind as I?"
I smiled swatting his tail away. "Yes. Odd but I don't feel like being king for today. I feel like being a bit carefree."
"Ahh as do I. And I know just the place we may find some peace from all of this nonsense."
"Where?"
Kazo grabbed my hand dragging into his chamber closing the door behind him. "Let's not take the front door Taisho. Let's be a bit more…wild." He winked pulling me over toward his wide double set windows. The latch was unlocked and he pushed the glass wide open letting the cool crisp wind wipe at his ponytailed silver hair. "Ahh marvelous." He gushed as he pulled the tie from his long flowing hair, freeing it to fly madly behind himself.
My eyes stayed trained on the elegant beauty of his entire being. I couldn't believe it were possible for another male to be so magnificently beautiful as he was now. The slender built tone of his tall body. The graceful sway of his walk. The gorgeous silver shine of his hair. The long soft plush of his tail to the cute twitch of his pointed ears. And the most alluring part about him was his eyes. Those slanted crystal blue eyes so deep in blue one, would think the color were poured from a lake. The hue of his iris were shimmering enough to make the Gods themselves jealous.
"Come on Taisho. Live a little." Those same blue eyes twinkled as he reached up to pull my own tie loose, freeing the snowy white silk of my mane down my back and towards my ankles. "Ahh very nice." He teased winking once more. "Come on. Let's have some fun!"
The next thing I knew he was out the window.
I looked down to see him already running off into the distance towards one of his private valleys. Excellent. My adrenaline pushed me to hop out the window the way we did as teens. The old fun we had was a marvelous memory indeed. We would have so much fun together. I could see him up ahead running at a normal speed as I caught up with him. The visions of a younger Kazo, running before me raced through my mind, as I listened to his deep laughter.
"Is that the best you can muster Taisho? Don't tell me age has slowed you down my friend!"
My cheeks heated up. "Don't be fooled Kazo. I am still far from being old yet!"
"Ha, prove it!"
The fox dares to challenge my greatness? Such a bold move will be his undoing. I knew what I was about to do was a cheap shot but I darted up using my youki to evenly match with his steps. His surprised eyes blinked at me before he burst into an overjoyed laughter and took off faster than I'd ever seen. One thing I hated to admit was that his speed was far greater than my own being that he wasn't as heavy as I. My muscle tone was more bulky, thus slowing me down, but I had more power.
As we continued on running forward the surround area became familiar to me. As if I'd been here before. The ground was becoming slightly elevated and some of the forest was beginning to spread further out the further we went. The ground was slowly losing its grassy appearance until I realized where we were.
Kazo skidded to a complete stop near a jagged pointed cliff, kicking up a cloud of dirty smoke. I came to stop about three or so paces from him kicking up my own fog of dust.
"Took you long enough Dog." He boosted, than jerked his clawed thumb behind him. "Remember this?"
Not really. But I was interested in seeing what he remembered. The place I could remember but what we did here I could not. So I walked over to where he stood and glanced over to the edge. What I saw below caused my lips to spread across my face. "What would our sons think Kazo?"
"They'd think their fathers are more than some old fuddy duddies." He laughed excitedly. "Come on." Kazo's immediately went to removing his black and white tunic, easing the wide straps over his shoulders to pool around his feet. The puffy white portions of his clothing fall down easily after he untied the knot holding it all together. The last stitch of clothing to be removed, were his soft deer skin shoes, leaving him to be stake naked before me.
This had to be the worst sin of all for this creature. I have not seen my friend nude in centuries and the years have been well to him. Not only was he beyond a describable beauty but underneath his clothing was flawless smooth milk colored skin, stretching over well-toned arms, legs, back, chest and…oh my he has more than a bushy tail on that backside. I never noticed how thick that tail of his was. It covered his entire buttocks section. Very attractive…
"Hmm admiring the view Taisho?" Kazo asked although his back was turned to his friend.
I collected myself before I was caught eyeing him like some depraved mongrel. "Don't be a fool. I have my own body to admire. Yours does nothing for me."
"Well let's see then." Kazo dared as he kept as back towards me.
My eyes blinked at the dare but who was I not to accept a challenge. I got to work on removing my kimono letting the silky clothes fall to my feet, followed my steel plated boots. After there was nothing left to cover I stood proud letting the sun reflect on my peach tinted skin and my full morning glory. There was no shame to be displayed here. My body was perfection….Which is where Sesshomaru probably got that thick head of his from. "Well Kazo?"
The silver fox tilted his head over his shoulder to have a look at my impressive built, than quickly turned around. "Uh…v-very…umm impressive."
"Ha, I know."
"Don't gloat Taisho. I'm sure I'm the one out of the two us with the better body."
"Oh please." I waved him off playfully. "You wish to have what I own Kazo. You're practically flushed with desire." I laughed taunting him.
Kazo frowned turning around to face me. The fluffiest part of his tail was used to cover the front of his pelvis until looping to the back, as he walked over to stand before me. We were equal in height as he stared directly into my eyes. I tried to keep my eyes focused on his handsome face, but occasionally my sight would travel down the smaller clean frame of my friend, studying the rise and fall of his chest, down toward the chiseled tone of his abs.
My eyes darted back up when I felt the tip of his claw tilting my chin up to face him. I watched those plump soft lips tilt sideways into a crooked grin. "Now who's flushed with desire?" The subtle sparkles of his blue eyes were the last thing I noticed before he back flipped over the edge of the cliff.
My stunned expression would have been one for the record books since I had forgotten what awaited us at the bottom. I hurried over to watch the dazzling glow of water splash into droplets as he dived head first inside the cool pond below. I waited a few moments until I saw the shiny top of his head twinkle in the sun's rays. He looked up at me and beckoned me to come down.
My inner child couldn't resist jumping over the edge flipping and somersault the entire way until I landed head first under the water. I blinked down below looking around at the clear blue, than went up to join my friend on the surface.
We sat on the top of the waving pond for a long while, just staring at the plastered hair pasted against the other's face in clumps of shiny silver and milky white. Kazo was neck deep in the water as I was only up to the top of my chest.
"Good times?" he asked smug like.
"Good times." I repeated just as happily.
Feeling a bit brave Kazo dived under. That caught me by surprise. I looked down to see him swimming so far down until the clear blue engulfs him. The water was clear enough to see straight through so if he vanished like that he must've done very deep. But he was able to take care of himself, so I wasn't bothered. My attention was on letting the cool crisp water massage away the aches and stress of lordship. I sighed dipping my head backwards to let the cold suck into my hair, pushing it back from my face. It was going to take the entire day and then some, to get it dried now.
At least I wasn't the only one who had to –
A nearby splash took my attention away from my soaked tresses…ok nearby would be an understatement. Try directly in front of me. Kazo emerged from the cool pool dripping like a silver styled oasis. Kami he was gorgeous breathing with his lips slightly parted for the clean oxygen all around.
"Tell me Taisho." He began not missing a beat with only his head visible.
"What is it?"
He blinked.
And blinked again.
And blinked once more. "How long have you… had that many stripes?"
Odd question. "My stripes?" Feeling self-conscious as if I were missing one, I glanced around at my body mentally counting them. "What of them?"
Kazo swim up to me until his hands were placed cozily on my chest. His claws slowly trailed down the swell of my pecs until meeting in the center. "Your strips are…tasteful." He said in a faintly a mused voice. His hands went further south until he pushed away from me. I watched him circle me as if noticing or rather pointing out something on my body as he circled me. His smiled grew wider. "I counted…twelve." He commented before diving below with a light hearted laugh.
Kami he was such a tease. Feeling insulted I dove down after him. My first thought was to drown him but when I saw him all surrounded and glittering in the sunlight, my heart nearly stopped beating. No not because I was underwater but because of the marvelous he was making of himself. Why…why have I never noticed before just how… what more words were there besides beautiful? Fascinating, gorgeous, dazzling, delightful, stunning, striking, appealing, handsome…No… none of those words were strong enough for him. He was a beauty in his own form. He was…Yoko Kazo.
The way he easily maneuvered through the water was as swift and agile as any fish.
Kazo twirled around smiling happily under the water. After one more twirl and twist he finally noticed me staring at him and came to swim over until when were toe to toe. I wasn't sure than but he was a mere breath's form away from me. My eyes stayed perfect fixed on his face as his were to mine. Our hair floated around us in choking clouds, hiding us from the rest of the world gathering inside of our own little heaven.
In a rare form he used an old ability I though was lost over the years.
"
You're beautiful Taisho." I blinked realizing what he'd just done. He smiled and nodded that yes he'd done what I thought he just did. I gained back some of my wits and tried to remember how it was done.
"
You…you…too." A hard effort but that was what I managed to get out. I have tried that skill in years.
"
Thank you. But I mean it Taisho." Kazo inched closer until our noses were brushing each other.
"You're breathtaking." Hearing his subtle tone in my mind sent so many messages to my groin I didn't know how to respond. I assume my hesitation to reply disappointed him because I heard him sigh and began his trip back up to the top. I mentally cursed myself for being a steel tongue and quickly hurried up to swim off after him.
When I reached the top I gasped out relieved for the stored oxygen in the air. My eyes scanned around until finding Kazo quietly wiping his arms with the water. The slump of his shoulders made me worried. "Kazo?" I called floating over to him.
He disregarded me continuing to wash his skin. "Kazo I know you hear me." I said from behind.
Still no answer.
He dares to not answer when he calls? How dare he. I am not one to be neglected when I want something I instead to get it. My arms must've thought the same thing in order to gain his notice. They circled around his waist pulling his back flush to my chest.
"Taisho how dare you! Unhand me now!"
"No. You wish to act like a child, than I shall treat you as such."
"You fool! You dare to man handle Yoko Kazo? I shall see to it you're punished!"
"Try you're worst." I mused unaffected. I rested my chin on his shoulder. "You know whatever you do won't harm me…You care too much for me to hurt me…right?" It was a question I asked without thinking.
Kazo's movements became stone cold. The gradual rise and fall of his chest were the only motions besides my own. My hands were resting on his midsection, fingers spread open. His temperature was rising as well as mines from the sudden closeness of our flesh. I knew it. He wanted me as much as I wanted him…but was it worth breaking demon realm law? Two Alphas becoming intimate? It's unheard of.
"Taisho?"
"Yes?"
"If…if things were different…w-would you care for me? Even with my flaws?" The last part was whispered so softly I barely heard it.
I chuckled tightening my arms. "We all have flaws Kazo. No one's perfect. As for the answer to your first question…what do you mean if things were different?"
The wet slush of his tail wrapped around my waist pulling my groin to settle between his buttocks. I stiffened a groan not wanting him to see how he affected me but my body was my own traitor. I'm sure he could feel my…apprehension.
His words were stuttered as he felt the rise of my sex growing near him. "I-I know what you f-feel for me Taisho but i-it could b-be different than my feelings. I-I f-feel strongly f-for you…but I-I need to know."
His breathing was becoming labored as my hands, instinct wise, began to caress his smooth flesh. "W-would you want me…w-with my flaws a-and all?" By now his head was tossed back resting on my shoulder from the feathery touches of my finger tips on his stomach.
My body was becoming hot. Oh so warm and soft was his body. I needed to feel more of him. I closed my eyes revaluating in the way his softer skin felt against my harder one. He felt so wonderful. The wet slope of his back pressed firmly to my chest, sent fiery signals of lust to my nervous system.
"I-I must know." Kazo moaned closing his eyes from the heat of my touch. "Please t-tell me Taisho."
No longer were my hands on his stomach. One has since migrated to his hip while the other strayed away to his chest, squeezing his muscles. He moaned as my lips planted on the even plain of his neck, suckling at his flesh gingerly.
"Ahh Taisho s'il vous plaît ... je souhaite" (Ahh Taisho please…tell me…)
His lanuage...he was speaking Youko to me. Ahh it was driving me to the breaking point. My body disintegrated any remaining space between us. I wanted nothing, not even the smallest drop of water to keep us apart.
"Taisho s'il vous plaît ... faut que je sache." (Taisho please…I must know.)
The heat we were generating was extraordinary. The desperate whimpers of his moans were driving me mad. I know now. I wanted him. He wanted me. We wanted each other. My claws raked a slight, pained path on his hips pulling his bottom to my member, embedding it in his fold. The hand on his chest teased and circled around a taut brown nipple, pinching it into erection.
That drove him crazy. His head tossed from side to side on my shoulder. "Taisho ... s'il vous plaît ... voulez-vous ..." (Taisho…please…would you...)
My fangs sweep over the pulse of where his blood was calling out to me. The scent he was giving off was delicious. I could taste it rolling all around my mouth like the sugary spice he was.
"Taisho…" (Taisho)
He tasted so good.
"S'il vous plaît" (Please…)
I couldn't take it anymore.
"J'ai besoin de savoir ..." (I need to know...)
He was destroying me.
"Ahhh Taisho!" (Ahhh Taisho!)
I needed him. My hand clamped on his jaw twisting his head so I could see the heated diamond blue of his eyes and he could meet the melting amber in mines.
I watched, mesmerized by the breaths coming in short spouts from his gapped lips.
"Souhaitez-vous?" (Would…you?) He whispered breathlessly.
My heart sped up to a million beats an hour as I descended down to his mouth and answered in my own language, "Sí me gustaría." (Yes I would.) Before taking possession of his soft feeling lips.
It was forbidden. It was against law. This was what we were raised to see as wrong. This was not right. It was a blasted sin. But Kami help me I didn't care. I wanted him, even if I were sent to hell, I would gladly go into the gates of Hades in exchange for the sweet taste of this angelic creature in my arms. Yoko Kazo. I know now. As I caress your lips with mine now that we were met to be more than allies. You were meant for me and me for you. The many years of constant refusal to believe that we didn't belong together proves false now. The hot fire you're bestowing me, proves how right this is. Alpha station be damned for I want you so much.
I tugged on the bottom of his lip begging for entry into his warmth. Kazo offered me his hidden treasure, with a welcome stroke of his thick tongue. Our heads moved in perfect sync. I knew where to turn as he did. Even in this twisted position we fitted together like a glove.
Kazo's hands came to join mines, intertwining them together on the separate parts of his body, adding more pressure to his pleasure.
I couldn't tear my mouth from his. The taste was so rare and different from anyone else's. I never knew a flavor like this before. He was mixture of all that I ever wanted in a lover. So sweet and spicy…Mmm so tantalizing.
But oh how I wanted to finish this but we needed air. I needed to breathe if only for a moment before I ravished his sweetness once more.
The Youko's sigh of satisfaction mirrored by own. His forehead rested on the side of my neck as he tried to catch his breathes. "That…was –"
I cut off any further words as my hand inched closer to the most private section of his body.
"No Taisho! Don't !"
The warning came too late as my hand grabbed…grabbed… What the devil. My hand moved around in shock. " Oh my...Kazo? I…I… Wha—how…what happened?"
His breathing became rapid as he suddenly shoved away from me trying to get as far away as possible.
"Kazo wait!" I called after him as he fled in the water.
By the time I caught up to him, he was already running out the pool heading toward the forest. I braced myself on the shoreline to hoist my body out of the water. I was heavy soaked with water and began to run after him. I watched the way he quickly ran as fast as he could try to get away from me. "Kazo! Stop!"
He ignored my calls continuing as fast as he could to get away.
I was losing him. Damn he was quick on his feet. My angry was becoming increasingly difficult to maintain. I needed answers. I needed to know why. What happened?
That's when I saw something to cease my steps all together from going after him…
The wind whipped up around his hair and tail revealing his back fully for me to see… to see.
I was speechless. My heart stopped. Just completely stopped. I never knew…I never noticed…How…when…where was I? How did this…
So many questions ran through my mind but known were close to getting me the answers to what I saw…
The long trailed, fainted jagged scar that ran across his beautiful bottom. That scar... "Kazo…"
TBC: More secrets? HA! Yes more secrets! I'm proud of this chapter people. Please inform me of what you thought of this one. Things are about to get far more dramatic in the upcoming chapters. Stay tuned. ^_^
