The Power of Seven

Chapter Eighteen


**** Day Eighteen Cont. ****


Shura felt the rain pelting his face as he stood in the courtyard, waiting for his father to speak. The man's ki was already raising in levels as his anger was being unleashed. At this rate everyone would surely come out for the show. Was that his father's intent, to have everyone watch him learning a lesson. As much as he knew he was in the wrong for disobeying he wouldn't regret it, even if he got his ass handed to him now.

"You disobeyed me Shura, I grow tired of your disobiedence. I believe we agreed that you wouldn't go near the girl again." Yomi felt everyone approaching as his power continued to rise. Shura took his stance letting his grow also, uncaring that they were soon to have an audience.

"I never agreed to that, that was your demand. The bond was still there, she is mine to do as I see fit. You are not to interefere, that is my demand." Shura heard the doors open, but ignored the questions being thrown in their direction. His attention focused on his father, waiting for him to make the first move. He had no desire to fight him but he wasn't willing to give up his claim.

"So be it then, you will learn your place." Yomi moved, his fist impacted sending Shura back several feet. The boy righted himself in order to jump out of the way of his next punch. Blasts came at him from the side, that he easily dodged. Clearly his son didn't wish to fight but he'd known this would happen. Shura had to know he would be displeased to find him with the girl. So why did he risk it?

Shura smiled seeing him dodge the easy attack, he had no desire to actually injure his father. A foot slammed into his side, reminding him to think later. He groaned as he rolled across the muddy ground, that was going to leave a mark. His father was extremely pissed to make an impact like that. Maybe he should just take the beating, let his father punish him. After all wasn't it his fault to begin with. If he wouldn't have been so stupid. He shouldn't have been thinking with his dick, he was foolish. The next kick landed across his face, busting his lip and snapping his head to the side.

Instead of fighting back he stood up and braced himself. He directed his face straight towards his father, "Hit me if you must but I will NOT regret my actions. Yes, I disobeyed you but you had no right to make such a demand." The knuckles cracked against his cheekbone splitting the skin, Shura powered down. The next one sent him back on his back as he skidded to a crashing halt into the wall.

Yomi scowled, he was letting him beat him senseless. Had he gone to the girl's bedroom to prove a point? They were both naked, Sango had been to begin with he knew. He'd witnessed enough, Shura had gone in there to fuck the girl again. There was nothing she could have done to prevent it in her weakened state. He'd teach the boy some respect, no matter the cost. "I am your King before I am your father. You are undeserving of any mate, you are totally lacking in honor. For your treachery, I will kill your mate." He turned to two of the guards standing near the doorway watching. "Go fetch me the girl now."

He heard the threat through the ringing in his ears. His father wouldn't dare, not just to teach him a lesson. Fear filled his heart, of course he meant it. He'd said it infront of dozens of people, he had no choice but to do what he said. If Yomi were to back out it would make him appear weak in front of everyone. His aura picked up, he'd kill him before he allowed her to be touched.

Yomi felt his son's anger, expecting it even. He'd been looking for a reason to kill the bitch off, now he had one. He'd be doing Shura a favor, the boy would thank him one day. His arms went down, feeling the boy's power deminish. A gasp tore from his mouth when he was suddenly standing before him. He groaned when the punch landed with enough force to knock him back. Now things were getting interesting, did the boy still want her that much?


Sango had just placed the last of her clothes on when the door came open. She'd felt Shura's pain and despair, having every intention of going to him. Two guards came in with wicked grins as they approached her. Her heart dropped, fear escalated when they stopped in front of her. "Get away from me."

The hand came across her face, knocking her back to the bed. Blood pooled in her mouth, her jaw throbbed in pain. Rough hands picked her up by the arms, hauling her to her feet. She gave way under her own weight, she stumbled as they walked. Where were they taking her? What was going on? "Where are you taking me?"

"Yomi has ordered your death girl." The man laughed at her fallen look then her weak attempts at breaking free. "Give it up, you aren't in any state to fight bitch."

Sango continued to struggle, feeling her strength leaving her quickly. Screaming met them as they came down the hall, two find four guards coming their way. Each one was holding onto a limb of Kichi, the tiger fighting to get lose. Were they both to be killed for some reason?

The rain pelted her face, a shiver ran down her spine. Everything stopped as they were both brought out into the clearing. On the other side of the courtyard everyone stood watching the display. In the middle stood Shura and Yomi facing off, both with torn clothes and injuries. The guard holding her spoke up, "We brought em like you ordered sir. Should we kill them?"

Sango felt a hand wrap around her throat, squeezing hard enough to cause tears to form. She gasped for breath, clawing at the hand trying to choke the life out of her. He was actually going to kill her while everyone watched. The grip tightened around her, closing off all her air.

Suddenly, the hand released her and she hit her knees gasping for air pass a bruised windpipe. She heard Kagome screaming her name from somewhere far away. She lifted her head to see Shura standing next to her, holding the guard up in the same manner. There was a large hole in the guard's stomach, blood was dripping off Shura's hand.

"Shura!" Yomi walked over, he let his senses take in the girl on the muddy ground. He growled, he'd been to caught up in his anger to notice before. His son had reclaimed the taijiya when he'd been caught in the room. Which meant he once again had the right to choose which mate was taken. "You must like repeating yourself, but I will not waver. I have demanded the life of your mate. I did not realize that you had reclaimed Sango once more when I spoke. One of them will die without revival. And as is your right you get to pick which one."

Kichi jerked her arms away from the guards holding her. They'd played this game once before, this time the odds weren't in her favor. If she didn't think quick then she was about to die. "I don't think so. For someone to claim to be a just king you are being most unfair. Everyone here knows what's at stake. There is a good chance you will need Sango alive in order to save the Makai. I've heard all the latest news, Koenma is looking for a replacement without much hopes of finding one. Shura will have to keep her alive just incase she is needed. You are asking him to make a decision, that isn't really his to make. Not when it's either kill me or all of our kind, what kind of choice is that? I say fine let him choose but this time make it a fair one. Wait until after the enemy has been defeated to take your revenge."

Yomi wanted to tear her head off, the bitch was playing him. There was no way he could argue with her logic, no one could and she knew it. It didn't matter if Shura would still pick Sango after the fight was over, the bitch had her rights. "Very well, the day after this threat is over I will demand payment."

Shura didn't care about a time limit on his choice, it wouldn't change. He looked up at the guard in his hand, gasping for air then down to Sango. A large bruise was begining to form on her cheek, someone had struck her. There was a gurgling sound as he crushed the man's throat. The guard standing behind her started to back up when Shura turned to him. He blinked then felt something hot running down his chest.

Sango felt like retching, the man took a step back as his neck opened up. Blood poured out as he fell over to splash mud when his large body hit the ground beside her. Her hand came up to wipe the mess off her face, he'd killed them. Kichi stood there glaring at them as the others came over. She felt Shura pick her up, her head landed on his chest. Exhaustion was making it hard to focus on anything. Kagome's voice came to her, asking if she was okay. All that was managed was a nod, trying for some reassurance.

"Go to her room and find some dry clothes then bring them to my room." Shura looked down at the miko, hoping she wouldn't decide to purify him. He saw Kichi glare at the woman in his arms then turn to storm off. Let her stew, she was living on borrowed time. When Kagome nodded and walked off with the tall human trailing behind her, Shura made his own way inside. He wanted to get her out of the rain and dry.

Sango tried to hold herself up as Kagome began to towel her off. She tried for a small smile which the miko wasn't buying. Anger was coming off her friend in waves. "I'll be okay, don't worry about me Kagome." Being alive had to say something, maybe it would all work out in the end. More than likely with Kichi throwing her rights up, she'd be the one dying yet again. With the fight over Shura wouldn't be pressured with the right thing to do. He'd be free to choose who he wanted to die. She wasn't going to fool herself, he was in love with the other woman. He'd marked her because it was going to be needed if another descendant couldn't be found. Whatever had pissed Yomi off, had put a damper on things. Life had that shovel in her hand, wearing a huge grin.

"Is it? Sango we both know that after this is all over whom he is going to choose. If it weren't for you being needed, you'd be offered up like a slab of meat. Over something that had nothing to do with you." Kagome helped her slip on a shirt then panties. "Look at you, you can't even walk because of what's been happening."

"I'll be back to myself in a day or so. Stop worrying about it, it won't help anything." The door opened, she looked towards the floor when Shura came walking inside. "Look, it's been a stressful day for both of us. I'm sure I'll be layed up in bed all day tomorrow, why don't you get out of here? Go see your family or something, I know you want to. Maybe it will help."

"I'm not leaving you here by yourself," Kagome protested. As much as she wanted to see her family, Sango came first for now. If things kept getting worse she'd come back to find her friend dead. It would help to get away from Hiei for a day or so but she wasn't willing to risk it.

"I'll be fine by myself. Go, do it for me. I wouldn't give anything to be able to see my family again. You can, so don't stay here because of me." Sango ignored the eyes watching her every move. She wasn't sure what to expect of him now. There was bruises and gashes still bleeding slightly on his face, he'd yet to attend to them. "Can you bring me a clean damp cloth out of the bathroom before you go please?"

Kagome did as she asked before saying she'd return in the morning to speak to her. Sango waved Shura over once they were alone in the room. He sat down on the edge of the bed beside her, keeping a few inches between them. She cupped his face, to wash the drying blood off. The room remained silent while she worked, forgetting her own fatigue for now. The one on his cheek was the worst but that would be healed in the morning just like the others.

Shura let her tend to his meager wounds, he wouldn't tell her not to bother. Secretly, he liked the attention she was giving him. The touch was gentle, that of a caring lover. He nuzzled the hand that cupped his cheek, placing a light kiss on the palm. The sound of her heart picking up was heard. He wouldn't try anything with her tonight, she needed her rest.

After she was done he took the cloth from her to place it in the bathroom. She quickly climbed under the covers feeling shy all of a sudden. He came out several minutes later in fresh clothes, coming towards the bed. Was he going to stay in the bed with her? She sat up all of a sudden, she was in his bed! Of course he'd be coming in it. She turned to look at him, he was giving her a strange look. What had she been thinking? He'd brought her in here to see to her health, not to sleep with her. She was dry now and fine, of course he was wanting her to head to her own. She'd be damned if she took up her original spot on the floor. Not when she had her own room just down the hall.

"Sorry, I'm not sure what I was thinking." She was a complete moron, she'd been ready to get comfortable in his bed. Her legs were swung over the edge, landing on the cold floor. She should have asked Kagome for some socks. A hand landed on her shoulder stopping her from standing up.

"You'll be staying here with me. Lay down and get some sleep, I won't bother you." Shura felt the tension leave her, he hoped she wouldn't object to it. Her room was right down the hall but he wanted her to stay in the bed with him. The idea of rutting was out the window but it would make him feel better having her close. Besides if they were needed later, then she would have to strengthen the bond.

"Alright," Sango climbed back under the covers, jerking them up to her chin. He slipped in with her after turning off the lights. Arms went around her waist pulling her against a hard chest. She sighed in contentment as he stroked her hair, "Goodnight."

"You have some cold ass feet!"


**** Day Nineteen ****


Kagome stood at the front door holding her breath. It had been so long since she'd seen her family, for her ten years. For them close to twenty. Her grandfather was gone, but Souta still lived here with their mother along with his wife. The shrine still belonged to their family but it was deserted. She longed to go by there and take a look around, it had been so long. First, she needed to see her family, maybe that would help her.

Sano placed a hand on her waist, giving her a slight nudge. "Go on, knock already, I'm freezing out here." He groaned as the wind picked up, sending another chill down his spine. He was still taking in how everything looked and had changed. This era was so much different than his own. So fascinating and new, he couldn't wait to go explore. But he promised Kagome he'd be there to support her. Plus, he wasn't to keen on the idea of getting lost in the huge city. Seeing her family after so long had to be rough on the girl. It got her away from Hiei, so it was pleasant to get away.

Putting up with those two was enough to make a man insane. He knew Kagome wouldn't get so upset if the man would act like he gave a shit about her. If they weren't in the bedroom he treated her like a complete stranger but would kiss the freak in public. Sano wasn't sure if the man was insane or lacked taste.

Kagome brought her hand up to knock on the door, the tapping sound barely audible. She jumped out of her skin when Sano leaned over and started to pound on the wood. Footsteps were heard followed by a male voice saying he'd be right there. She held her breath as the door started to open. A tall male stood there, holding a toddler, "Souta?"

"Ka...Go..Me?" Souta put his son down to grab her in a fierce hug. "You're back, how? MOM! We didn't think we'd ever get to see you again." He held onto his sister, feeling a tear trickle down his cheek. She was back, she'd come home to them. Gramps had always said she would, he might not live to see it but their Kagome would return.

"What dear?" Mrs. Higurashi came walking into the living room wiping her hands on the pink apron. "Oh My," She opened her arms to embrace her missing child. "My little girl has come home, finally after all this time. Where have you been?"

Kagome sat on the couch explaining everything to them. Filling them in on her life since the last time she'd seen them. When she got to the point of being brought back to this era to fight once more, her mother almost dropped her tea cup. "I know, I've gotten myself into another peace seeking mission. This time I didn't start it but I want to help. Sano here is one of the seven. Actually, he's kind of my mate. I guess you can say it's the youkai way of being married."

"Oh dear, that's quite some tale. What's going to happen after this person is taken care of? Are they going to send you back to the past? Or will you be able to come home?" Mrs. Higurashi put her cup down on the inn table. Her grandson was trying to climb in her lap.

"I'mgoing to come back home. I don't think I'll stay here but I'll find someplace to go. I want to stay in this time, with my family. Plus, Sango is with me, as is Rin. I'm might ask you to allow me to have the shrine. I won't ask until this is all over and I'm still alive." Kagome smiled at the little boy. "He's very adorable, hard to believe Souta is a father."

"So are you two going to have any?" Souta looked at the tall man leaning against the couch. He didn't look like Kagome's type, very different from Inuyasha. Kagome's face turned beet red and she started to stammer. Souta chuckled, "What? You said so yourself, you're married in youkai terms. If you two are a couple it's not like you can have an actual human marriage ceramony. These days everyone needs the correct papers to do so. I don't think either of you can explain your age and I don't think he will have paperwork since he was born over a century ago. You're as married as you can get, so it's only understandable that I'd ask the question."

"Yeah but I don't think we have time to worry about that now. We are trying to save the world after all." Kagome scolded him in her best tone. It didn't matter if he'd grown up, she wasn't discussing such things with him. What did he think she was a brood mare? Besides she was already sleeping with Hiei, she couldn't jump in the sack with Sano. That wouldn't be right, they wouldn't share her. Despite this youkai mating trio thingy going on, Sano was still human.

"Please don't tell me you are still a virgin after all this time. I don't buy it Sis." Souta felt the elbow dig into his side as his mother told him to mind his mouth. His sister blushed a deep red, he laughed when the tall man found something interesting on the far wall. "Try getting laid every once in awhile it'll change that nasty attitude of yours."

"Souta, don't talk like that. There is a child present and I don't want to hear it. I'm too old to be hearing such trash talk. Who Kagome slaps skin with is none of your concern. Maybe if you wouldn't do it so often your wife could have some time to relax. Poor woman is pregnant again, twins though. Have to feel for her this time around." She took another sip of her tea, then focused on the male sitting beside her daughter. "You seem like a nice man though. I hope you plan on treating my little girl right. She's been through too much to have to deal with any more crap."

"Mom!" Kagome buried her face in her hands, this couldn't get any worse. They were discussing her like she wasn't even in the room. And to Sano to make matters worse, he had to be enjoying this. The communicator started to go off in her pocket, saving her from anymore humiliation. "Yes?" She flipped it open, to see Shiz staring back at her.

"Hey girl! I'm getting hungry and just took a look around my apartment. What's here is starting to turn green. What do you say we take these two out to dinner and show them around before we have to head back tomorrow?"

"Sounds great, I'm sure Sano would love to see everything about modern technology. So how are we going to go?" Kagome grinned, she'd just gotten her save. She'd have to kiss Shizuru later for it. Going out was a wonderful idea. As much as she missed her family she wanted to see what had changed since she'd been gone.

"I'll take care of everything. Give me the address and I'll be there as soon as possible to pick you up in my car."

Shizuru turned down the street name she'd written down. She had to smile as Kenji played with the buttons on her radio. His hands were going everywhere, seeing what he could find new. When Kagome announced that she was going to the Ningenkai to see her family, she'd jumped at the chance to go home for a day. To kick back and relax, in case she died in this thing. Kenji had looked sad that she was to be going, so she'd told him to join her. Most of the morning was taken up by showing him everything.

She spotted Kagome coming out the door with Sano as she pulled up into the driveway. The girl was dragging the man along, while he was throwing a fit. 'Wonder what his problem is.' The car was placed in park and she stepped out to greet them. "Enjoy your visit so far?"

"Yes, thanks. Come on it's not that bad. Well, I've never seen Shizuru drive but it can't be that scary." Kagome yanked on his arm, trying to get him to move. As soon as she explained what a car was he started to flip out. What was his problem? It was just a car, not an atom bomb.

"I don't care! There is no way I'm getting into that moving metal death trap, especially if it's her controlling the thing. Why can't people just stick to carriages and horses? Why the need for alterior means of transport? Have you people gotten that lazy?" He held his ground, not wanting to get pushed into that thing.

"Don't be such a baby, get in the car." Kagome kicked him in the ass, nudging him forward. Why did she have to get stuck with the scared one? He wasn't scared of youkai but was turning white at the thought of getting in a car. "Either get in the backseat or I can shove your ass in the trunk."

"I'm not a baby! I just don't like that thing okay!" First, a train and now this thing. "Fine, fine, let's go." He braced himself as he approached the vehicle. Kenji smiled at him from the front as he climbed in. He had to pull his legs up to fit, he didn't Kagome would let him prop them on her. He closed his eyes when Shizuru moved some stick around and they started moving. 'Please, let this be over soon.'


The waitress brought them their drinks, Kagome and Shizuru both ordered a soft drink while Kenji and Sano stuck with tea. Three pizzas were ordered, Shizuru was sure Sano could eat one by himself. Kenji also had a good appetite for someone shorter than herself. She could scarf down half without a problem, she wasn't sure how much Kagome would eat.

Her and Kagome decided on; one with the works, one meat lovers and the other ham with extra cheese. A variety since neither man had eaten a pizza before. Both were looking around watching the other customers, taking in the scenery. Shizuru was just glad that Sano had stopped complaining about her driving. She wasn't about to drive under sixty miles an hour just to please him. There were permanent fingernail marks in her backseat.

"It's been so long since I've had pizza, I'm starving." Kagome was flipping through the dessert menu. Maybe she'd leave some room for some cheesecake. The food back at Gandara was eatible but she prefered humans cooking her meals. The craving for some chocolate icecream needed to be met soon. "Think we could have some dessert? And I'm not refering to Kenji climbing under the table."

"Sure but isn't that the best kind." Shizuru let a cigarette, trying to hide her embarrassment. She wasn't suprised Kagome had figured it out, since she was already sleeping with Hiei. Or had at one point, they seemed to be fighting at the moment. She'd be willing to bet that Hiei had gone down on her. "Hasn't Hiei gone down on you yet?"

"I can't believe you'd ask me that here. Yes, he has." Kagome played with her straw feeling two sets of eyes on her. "I would ask the same but I don't need to. You should tell Kurama to wipe his mouth the next time he finishes." See who could embarrass who here!

"Maybe he was planning on saving some of it for later. I can't help it if things got a little messy. He's always been good with that tongue of his." Shizuru took a puff, letting the smoke fill her lungs. Both men were glancing back and forth, both confused it seemed. She wasn't about to fill them in, let them figure it out.

"I get the meat lovers when it gets here." Kagome stated, trying to change the subject. She wasn't about to sit here discussing sex in front of these two. Especially in front of Sano, who was now looking at her strange with a weird grin on his face. Figures he'd be the one to guess what they were refering to.

"Figures, so you like a lot of meat? Guess it's a good thing you got stuck with two men. I heard having both holes filled is suppose to be very pleasurable." Shizuru laughed when she started to choke on her drink. Now, Kenji was wearing a blush to match his hair and Sano was laughing.

"I'm not taking anything up the ass. Tell you what you can do it and let me know later." Kagome cringed at the thought. That would have to hurt. There was no way she'd let Hiei stick his thing up her butt. He'd be lucky to touch her again, much less climb in bed with her. He had his other women, he didn't need her for that.

"Fat chance there, I don't think I could convince Kenji to join us." Shizuru winked at the boy, he was sinking down in the seat. It was amusing to watch him squirm. "I don't even think he's interested in me that way. So you'll have to do it, from the way Sano was checking your ass out earlier I'm sure he'd be willing to help you test the theory out."

"You two are the most perverted females I've ever met." Sano turned to see the waitress walking their way carrying a large round tray. He thought about pointing out that Kenji had been checking the other girl out as well. He was just more subtle about it because of how he was raised.

Kagome was glad for the reprieve from sex talk. She grabbed her a slice of the meat lovers, ignoring the snicker coming from Shizuru. She was going to enjoy her food, never know when she'd get a chance for pizza again. She used a fork to eat her slice so did Kenji while Sano and Shizu ate with their hands.

"This is very good, you'll have to bring us here again." Sano said between bites. This was a lot better than what they were serving at that youkai place. Grease ran down the corner of his mouth, Kenji passed him a napkin. "Thanks man."

Kagome propped her legs up to join Sano's out the window. They were stretched out on the backseat, her laying back on his chest. Shizuru had suggested going to the city park. Instead of using the parking lot the girl had illegally driven the car across the lawn to park next to the small lake. No one else was around, probably because it was really cold outside. Shizuru and Kenji were taking a stroll around the lake, leaving them alone in the car.

She listened intently as Sano spoke of himself and his past. She was intrigued to learn he'd played a part in the war, even if it wasn't an important one. He'd been a boy at the time, too young to see what he had. Seeing the man he considered family having his head staked and put on display. He told her about befriending Kenji's father and mother. Also of the woman he'd fallen in love with, only to have her die in his arms. Her heart went out to him, she knew how it felt to lose a loved one. Atleast Sano had been able to say goodbye.

Sano wrapped his arms around her, trying to keep warm. It didn't help that the window was down but his feet had to go somewhere. "Look at that, I think he's going to make a move." He pointed across the lake, barely seen in the moonlight. Kenji was leaning forward getting very close to the girl.

Kagome leaned up and watched as well. She held her breath, "He stopped." The boy paused halfway to the girl as if changing his mind. "Dumbshit, kiss her already. Your friend is too shy for his own good. I think even blind ass Yomi can see he's smitten with her." Kagome sighed when the boy backed off without finishing the move. "Sucker!"

"What a gimp, she was ready for it. Should have went in for the kill, has to take after his mother. I don't think Kenshin would have hesistated after getting that close." Sano turned to look at Kagome who was staring at him with wide eyes. "This is how you make a move."

Kagome saw him lower his head, aiming for her mouth. Instead of waiting for him to come down, she lifted herself up. They met halfway, lips locked in a sweet kiss. Her hand came up to grab his neck holding him to her. When he didn't try to deepen it, her tongue ran over his bottom lip. It was slighty salty from dinner. He opened his mouth, taking over the kiss. She moaned as his tongue stabbed in her mouth crashing against hers.

Shizuru was disappointed when he pulled back, the moment had been right but he paused. The urge to remind him that they were no longer in his era. These days people did alot more than just kiss when they weren't married. There were as good as married and he was still unsure of kissing her. Of all the men, she got stuck with the one with morals. He was about to start walking again, she wasn't going for it.

She suddenly grabbed the back of his neck, turning him towards her. His eyes widened when she lowered her head. His lips weren't as soft as Kurama's but firmer. From his reaction she assumed it wasn't his first kiss. Once initial contact was made his arms wrapped around her back pulling her close. His tongue forced her mouth open, plunging inside to entice hers to play. She kissed him back, feeling a slight shock to her nerves.

The longer he ravished her mouth, heat began pooling to her stomach. Shizuru felt her knees get weak, her brain became fuzzy. His fingers were tracing a circular pattern along her spine. He pulled away from her, leaving bruised lips in his wake. A smile was given before he grabbed her hand.

She let him lead her back to the car, enjoying the silent walk. When she got their the first thing she noticed was the windows were fogged up. "Okay you two stop whatever it is you are doing."

**** Day Twenty ****


Yusuke woke up hearing the alarm clock go off. He rubbed the sleep out of his eyes, yawning loudly. Keiko was getting out of bed, to dress for work. The urge to start another fight was strong. He'd come home yesterday to spend some time with her but she wasn't willing to take off work. She expected him to take off time training with Genkai to be with her. Guess she was more important than saving the world but he wasn't more important than work.

He was planning on staying tomorrow as well but she was working then too. All she'd say is that she'd see him when she got off. Another day of sitting around the house waiting for her to get back. Too much time to think about his on-going problem. She was more than pissed at him after last night.

They'd gone to bed after the fight like usual. Unlike when they were in the Makai she was ready to be intimate with him. Things had started, he thought he was into it. Then he let his mind wonder, back to HER! That had been enough to cause his erection to take a dive. Nothing he did could get him excited enough to get hard. After going down on her, she'd tried to return the favor but it only got semi-hard.

She asked what was wrong, all he could tell her was; it was stress and that he was really tired. He couldn't bring himself to tell her what had happened. It would hurt her too much and he didn't want to be the cause of it. How the hell was he suppose to explain to his wife that he felt like he was cheating on Genkai by being with her?

Things were getting to confusing for his liking. He thought he wanted to come home and spend sometime with his wife but now that he was here, he longed to head back to the Makai. It wasn't that place he wished to see but her. What was he going to do? It wouldn't take Keiko long to figure out what was happening. Could he spend the rest of her life with her if he was longing to be with another woman?

"I'll be back later on this evening Yusuke, I have a dinner I need to go to after work." Keiko put on her suit jacket, making sure there was no wrinkles. She smiled at him seeing him roll his eyes. She'd been afraid he'd come home because he'd found out about the pills. Genkai must be keeping quiet about it for now. Guilt still plaqued her, unsure of what to do. "Make sure you eat."

"Alright," He pulled the pillow back over his head, blocking out the morning light. Maybe he could go back to sleep and forget about everything that was bothering him. Forget about that stupid city, his stupid problems and Genkai. Why couldn't he have a life like Kuwabara? A nice marriage, a few kids and a house with a white picket fucking fence?! Later on today he'd go for a stroll and see if he could start a fight somewhere. That bastard ex-boss of his lived a few streets over, he'd do nicely.


Genkai pushed her meal around on her plate, not feeling hungry. Sango was sitting beside her today, the only company she had. They were both lost in their own thoughts. The neko was sitting between them waiting for scraps to be tossed down. Yusuke had left yesterday to go see Keiko, leaving her to her own devices. Sango had woken up yesterday afternoon, feeling much better. Yomi had instructed her to train with Genkai today.

Both women hadn't done much but mess around. Neither feeling like working on their skills. They ended up taking a trip around the city on the neko. Spending several hours exploring and sight seeing, talking every now and then. Rin had stayed behind, to keep training. Genkai much prefered the taijiya's personality, she was quiet most of the time. Having to put up with Rin's chipper tone today would have killed her.

She'd found it hard to sleep last night knowing Yusuke was with Keiko. She'd never fool herself into believing that anything would come out of what happened. There was already an undeniable attachment for her dimwit forming, one that needed to be dealt with. Yusuke was married and out of her reach, nothing could change that.

Sango sighed and placed her plate on the floor letting Kirara finish off the food. She hadn't seen Shura all day long, he'd been gone before she woke up. Last night she'd fallen asleep before he returned and woken to find him gone. She knew he'd slept with her, his side of the bed had been messed up. Plus sometime in the middle of the night she'd woken up long enough to feel arms around her. They hadn't had a chance to talk yet, didn't seem they would.


**** Lemon Warning ****

Rin woke up to find herself pressed against Yomi's side. The room was still dark, only the smallest of moonlight was coming in. Her mind raced as she layed there. Yomi was sleeping, she could tell by the sound of his breathing. After so many nights she got to recognize the sounds he made. Once again he'd came in after she'd fallen asleep waiting up for him to join her. She knew he was doing it on purpose, to keep his distance from her.

For the last two days Jaken had been standing guard at the door to the training room with instructions on what she was to work on. Yomi hadn't spoken more than ten words to her since the kiss. She'd hardly seen him at all, it made her sad. All she wanted was to please him but how could she if he was ignoring her?

She'd gone to see that woman to get advice and had yet gotten a chance to try it out. The idea made her blush but she was willing to try it. The way things were going he wouldn't let her get close enough to try. The only time he got naked was when he went to bed then it was always after she was asleep.

An idea came to mind, she could do it while he was sleeping. That way she could find out if he reacted to her touch like the woman said. It meant doing so without his permission but he shouldn't get mad if he enjoys it. Her tongue ran over her lips, feeling nervous now. If she was going to do it, it better be before she lost her nerve.

Rin lowered herself down till her face was even with his waist. He took a deep breath in his sleep but didn't stir. Taking a deep breath she wrapped her hand around the flacid member laying against his hip. It jerked under her touch, she tried not to giggle about how it looked. It was really ugly in her opinion but it wasn't there to be pretty. Without waiting, she moved her head in. The tip was the first thing to enter her mouth. It was dry so she ran her tongue over it, coating it with her saliva.

A moan reached her ears as she took more into her mouth. It sprung to life, growing in her hand and mouth. By the time it finished growing it filled her mouth. She could only go down near halfway before she started to gag, needing to take it out. She felt him begin to stir as she gripped the base like she'd been taught. The woman said to make sure it was wet, something about lubrication as to make it more enjoyable. Rin let her mouth produce more spit, it was funny as she let it slide down his length. When she thought she had enough to coat him, she began moving her head once more.

Her tongue ran over him as she sucked on the top part. Her hand rubbed the bottom, twisting slightly as she massaged him. Within minutes her mouth and hand were working together, keeping the same pace. Another moan was heard, then a hand fisted in her hair. She heard her name, it sounded hoarse to her. He didn't demand that she stop so she kept going, trying to take as much as she could into her mouth.

Yomi squeezed the hair in his hand, willing himself not to lose control. He'd woken up at the first feel of her mouth encasing him. At first he wasn't sure what she was trying to do. It became obvious as she started sucking him, licking her tongue over his member. He groaned feeling his release nearing without his consent. She had him throbbing with need, he was going to lose it soon. All thoughts of keeping his distance went out the window, feeling her take more in her mouth. His hips left the bed, pushing further into her hot mouth. Instead of complaining about the treatment, she tried to accomadate him.

Rin was trying not to gag as he pushed into her throat. The woman had said that if it went in her throat, try to relax the throat muscles. She found it easier said than done, he was choking her. Before she complained, he pulled his hips away from her. Just enough to pull out her mouth by a few inches. Something hot shot her in the face, incasing her cheeks and lips with something. Her hand continued it's ministrations as the liquid poured out of his tip.

When he was done she worked her way up to his side to ask if he'd enjoyed it. Her voice stuck in her throat seeing the look on his face. It wasn't anger but his face was tight. She squeeked when he pushed her flat on her back. His hands went to work on removing her clothes. She hadn't been expecting this part but remained silent. A blush crept in her cheeks feeling his hands yanking down her panties without any care.

Hands pried her legs apart as he moved down to her center. Her eyes closed when his mouth latched onto her, much like she'd been doing minutes before. She felt his tongue slide in between her folds, making her wet. The strange stirring was coming back as he probed with his tongue. A knot was forming causing wetness to form, to add to that of his tongue. She moaned when he found something buried between her folds. He suckled on the bud sending waves of pleasure through her body.

Yomi lapped at her juices, sliding his tongue into her opening. It slid across the small barrier, marking her as untouched by any man. He used his fingers to pry the folds apart, exposing the bundle of nerves fully. He latched on with his lips, lashing it with his tongue. Her hips tried to leave the bed so he placed a hand on her stomach keeping her down. She cried out when the first wave of her orgasm started. He inserted two fingers inside her, stretching them, feeling them putting pressure on the barrier.

Rin felt something wonderful consume her body, the pleasure taking her over the edge. As she came down she was starting to become aware of a burning sensation. Not wanting to anger him she kept the scream that threatened to break free. Her breathing was ragged, she willed the pain to stop.

When it was nothing more than a soft ache she felt his tongue licking at her again. Cleaning up the wetness she'd made moments before. Soon she felt the same tension forming making her forget about the slight pain. Something was pushed inside her body as he explored her with his mouth.

He released her and moved up her body. She wiggled when he placed his tip against her opening, rubbing across the wet folds. He felt her tense as he pushed in, tearing the rest of the membrane. He groaned hearing her whimper of pain as he tried to wedge himself deeper inside her body. Tiny hands pushed at his chest, trying to dislodge him. The salty smell of tears assaulted his nose, he knew he was hurting her.

Rin bit down on her lip, he had to be ripping her apart. The burning sensation was almost unbearable but he didn't stop. The thick feeling was going further up as he moved. She screamed when he gave a quick thrust to push all the way inside. The tears came freely, she couldn't stop them from flowing.

Her breathing was ragged as she placed a hand on his chest. He was bracing himself on his hands trying not to crush her with his weight. She could feel him still hard bedded in her but he didn't move. The burning was easing again, "Rin is okay now." She brought a hand up to wipe the moisture off her face.

Yomi pulled out, her walls gripped him as he moved. She was so small he found it hard to move even with how wet she'd been. He pushed back in causing her to gasp from the intrusion. The pressure around his cock was almost painful, squeezing him like a vise. The sound of her panting was heard when he picked up his speed.

Rin couldn't feel the burning anymore, friction had replaced it. She liked this feeling better than the last. He wasn't going that fast, trying not to hurt her. Pleasurable tension was building, rising with every stroke he made. She smiled hearing his own moans above her. She could tell he was enjoying it, feeling his pleasure through the bond. Her arms wrapped around his back pulling him closer, he impaled her deeper.

Yomi felt his release nearing, coming faster than normal. The muscles encasing him tightened, trying to pull him deeper. Rin's voice filled his ears as her orgasm washed over her. Nails dug into his back, he picked up his speed, slamming into her a few times before he started to shake. Her walls milked him as they both came down from the peak.

Rin opened her eyes when his mouth latched on hers only to close them once more. She let his tongue roam inside her mouth before giving into the urge to kiss him back. He kissed her for several minutes before pulling away. There was slight pain as he pulled out of her. Without speaking he rolled over onto his back breathing heavy. Feeling very tired she yawned then found her usual spot at his side. He placed an arm around her as she closed her eyes to get some rest.


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