InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ Raiden no Ai ❯ Beautiful Storm Night ( Chapter 12 )

[ X - Adult: No readers under 18. Contains Graphic Adult Themes/Extreme violence. ]

One more fluffy chapter! Then...The action...With small amount of fluff here and there.

Well, here we go with the chapter!

Chapter 12: Beautiful Storm Night

Akina and Hiten walked in the door was the sky began to darken and the rain started to fall heavily on the land. Akina looked out of the window. She was watching the rain fall and listening to it's steady beat as it fell off of the rooftop.

Hiten leaned up against the wall and stared at Akina. Aida sat on the old wooden bench and remained silent. Manten looked out of the window for a moment, then he turned to his brother.

"An-chan." He said. " Tomorrow's the day."

Hiten nodded in response.

"The day?" Akina questioned as she looked at the two brothers seeming confused.

"Oh, I haven't told you." Hiten responded looking somewhat surprised. " Manten and I are just going to destroy some villages tomorrow. I want you to stay here. "

"Oh.." Akina looked down at the ground. She understood why she couldn't go, but she still longed to be with Hiten. she had just got him to open up to her.

"Don't worry Akina. We're sure to come back in one piece." Manten assured. "We're just going to go and destroy some armies in the countryside."

"This should be interesting." Aida said as she moved a hand up to her face, running her fingers through her black hair.

Hiten glared at Aida for a moment and narrowed his eyes. He then turned to Akina and told her that Aida would not touch her, if she did, he would kill her himself. Aida listened to Hiten's words. Akina lit a small candle on the table as nightfall began to dim the room.

Manten lumbered over and sat by Akina. Akina glanced at the reptilian that rested his arm on the tabletop beside of her. Akina looked over at Manten who let out a slight smile at the red haired maiden. He didn't know yet, but he would very soon. Akina could faintly hear a small yawn. She looked over at Aida, who was holding her hand over her mouth as she strained the yawn out.

Aida rose up off of the old wooden bench and scratched her side wearily.

"Well, " She said in a tired voice. "I'm going to bed now. Good night."

Manten and Hiten just watched her leave and said nothing.

"Good night..." Akina barely said as Aida left the room.

"Well, I guess I should go as well. Good night An-chan, Akina." Manten slowly got up and lumbered slowly away.

"Goodnight, Manten." Hiten said lowly, as he still leaned against the wall and watched his brother leave.

"Rest well." Akina smiled.

After Manten was gone, the two sat there, silent. Hiten closed his eyes and leaned his head in a bit. Akina looked at the tired youkai.

"Tired?" Akina asked.

"Hm?" Hiten glanced at her, opening his eyes again.

"Are you tired, Hiten?" Akina asked.

"A little, I'll go to bed in a few minuets. You can sleep if you want."

"I'll go to bed when you do." Akina smiled.

Hiten walked out of the room for a moment. Akina didn't follow, she just looked at the shojo door, waiting for him to return. After a few minuets of waiting Hiten did not return. She waited still for him, not moving from her place at the table.

Hiten stood on the front porch, the wind blowing the rain slightly onto the porch. The weather was stormy and it was worse off then it had previously been. The wind was whistling and howling as it blew fiercely. The rain was pouring and everything was swamped. The thunder clashed loudly and the lightning flashed bright. Hiten stood amongst the chaos around him and seemed content with it. He stared into the horizon for a while, watching the movement of the clouds and lightning. He could feel himself seem to zone out as he watched.

He decided that he was tired and walked back into the building. He took off most of his clothing, the only thing he seemed to be wearing was his pants. He reentered the room where Akina sit at the table, resting her head upon it a bit.

She raised her head up when she heard him.

"H-Hiten?" She said wearily.

"You waited for me?" He asked.

"I just wanted to see if you were all right." Akina said. "You were gone for a long time."

"I'm fine." Hiten replied as he left the room momentarily once more.

Akina walked over and laid down on the floor. She could feel a blanket hit her in the head. She uncovered the light blue cloth from her head and looked over at the youkai, who was seated beside of her.

"Wouldn't want you to get cold again." He smiled.

"Thank you.." Akina blushed.

"I wouldn't want you to trip and fall on the Raieki-jin for a second time." Hiten snickered.

With that Hiten got the light blue, fuzzy blanket thrown in his face.

"Very funny." Akina smirked playfully.

Hiten handed her back the blanket. "You the one who's complaining that they're cold."

"Your wearing less clothes then I am." Akina put her hands on the blanket and pushed it back over to Hiten.

Hiten shoved it back. "I got it for you."

Akina shoved it back. "But I want you to have it."

Hiten shoved it back. "It's yours."

Akina shoved it back. "No, it's yours."

"Look." Hiten glared. "I said it was yours."

"I insist, it's yours."

"Ok, this is getting no where."

"How about we go give it to Manten." Akina asked.

"How about.... You take it." Hiten threw the blanket at her.

"No you take it." Akina threw it back over Hiten's head.

Hiten flinched and made an 'eep' sort of noise. He was surprised that she had been so forceful in giving him the blanket. He uncovered his head and looked at her.

"Hey, I have an idea." Akina said, looking the youkai who was wrapped in the blanket.

"Yea." Hiten looked at her.

Akina nodded and laid down. Hiten laid down, shoving the blanket aside a little. Akina took part of the blanket and covered herself as she scooted close to Hiten. "How about we share?" She asked in a voice slightly above a whisper.

Hiten let out a small, almost unnoticeable amount of blush on his face.

"If you insist." He looked at her.

Akina looked away a bit and then back at Hiten, seeming a bit sad.

"Something wrong?" He asked.

"Do you promise you won't leave me...Truly?" She asked.

"Do you not trust my answer?" Hiten asked.

"I do...It's just..." Akina sighed. "I worry about you sometimes. It's not that you're weak, because I know that's not true. It's more because I worry about something bad happening to you. If you died...I don't know what I would do."

"Akina..." Hiten said softly. "That is one thing, you won't ever have to worry about."

Akina looked unsure. Hiten had gone off to battle a few times and it worried her about the one day that he would not return. She supposed that was the price she had to pay on day for loving a murderous youkai.

Hiten put his hand on Akina's shoulder to comfort her. Akina looked over at Hiten, smiling a faint, sad smile.

Hiten looked at Akina for a moment then scooted closer and took her in his arms. She leaned her head against Hiten's bare chest, seeking his comfort. She reached up, almost shyly and gave him a light kiss before she shortly after, fell asleep in his strong arms.

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Well that was the fluff! Now the action with slight fluff! Yeah, you can't avoid the fluff. Fluff is like an enigma, it consumes everything once it has infected the fic.

Anyway, R&R as always and I thank you all so much for making this fic successful!