Romance Fan Fiction ❯ Love Brings Betrayal ❯ Chapter 9 ( Chapter 9 )

DISCLAIMER: All Main Characters In This Story Belong To Koei Games. All Characters In This Story Are From The Game Samurai Warriors By Koei Games.

 

WARNING: LEMON IN CHAPTER!

 

Chapter 9

Owari, Nobunaga's Castle

 

Nohime and Mitsuhide were walking, arm-in-arm, through the gardens, “It is a beautiful night. Isn't it Mitsuhide?”

 

“Yes it is. Hard to believe that even as we speak a battle is going on that will change the course of history.”

 

“It is so sad. It is unfair what Nobunaga is doing.”

 

“I agree Nohime, I do. Lord Nobunaga did start all of this, but Nagamasa didn't have to attack the Oda either.”

 

“But to make him choose his wife or his allies. It is unfair. I see Nagamasa's point. It would be unjust to side with Nobunaga and it would be unjust to not side with him. He loses either way.”

 

“True. They both had a choice. And they both made one. Now we have to let fate take over.”

 

“Let's hope fate is indeed kind tonight.”

 

Mitsuhide looked up at the castle, he watched as lights went out slowly. One by one. “The servants are going to bed. We can head back inside now if we're quiet.”

 

Nohime smiled, but on the inside she was full of butterflies. Tonight it was going to happen. Tonight she could finally do what she wanted and be who she wanted. If only for this night.

 

Mitsuhide led her inside quickly but quietly. They had made it to the top floor without being noticed by the night guards. Mitsuhide led her to his room and they entered quickly. Mitsuhide let her in first then followed behind her and locked the door. As customary they removed their shoes at the door.

 

Nohime looked around the room, it was similar to her own. She looked to the bed that was on a similar raised platform. She walked up the platform to the bed and laid down.

 

Mitsuhide had finished locking the door and then hung his sword on its protective rack. He looked at Nohime laying in his bed and his heart began to beat faster. He had not had a woman in his bed since his late wife. Nohime looked so wonderful laying there in his bed. He walked up to the bed, unlacing his armor as he walked, and joined her.

 

Nohime sat up as he joined her on his bed. She took down her hair and carefully placed the headdress on a small table next to the bed. She shook her head as her hair fell around her, pooling at her hips. She looked back at Mitsuhide. He had taken off his greaves, gloves, and shoulder armor. Now he was now taking off his body armor.

 

Nohime watched him. She carefully studied his body as it was revealed little by little. He had such strong arms. The muscles in his chest flexed as he removed his body armor and the shirt beneath it. She wondered if any other man could truly compare to Mitsuhide in body. She already knew no other man could rival with his soul. He was so kind-hearted. Generous, protective. Wonderful.

 

Mitsuhide sat on his knees on the bed and reached for her. She came to him willingly. She sat up on her knees as well and gripped his upper arms as he unlaced her obi. She leaned her head into the crook of his neck as he began to part her kimono.

 

Nohime kissed his neck softly as he pushed the kimono off her shoulders. It caught on her arms. She dropped her arms and the kimono slid gracefully down her body. Mitsuhide tilted her head up and kissed her lips. The kiss was soft but soon turned passionate.

 

Mitsuhide put his hands on her hips and held her against his body. He ran his hands up her body and cupped her bared breasts. He brushed his thumb over her nipples and they hardened almost instantly. Nohime gasped into his mouth.

 

Nohime's hands went to the belt on Mitsuhide's pants. Mitsuhide covered her hands with his and unbuckled the belt. He pulled his mouth away from hers as he removed his pants. He turned back and pulled her back into his arms. He kissed her quickly and then laid her back on the bed.

 

He ran his gaze down the length of her body. Past her full breasts with the powder pink nipples. Down her flat but soft stomach. And over the dark triangle of short, crisp hairs at the juncture of her thighs. And finally down to her slightly parted legs that seemed to go on forever. Then back up to her beautiful face. Her makeup was light but brought out the beauty of her blue eyes. Her hair fell around her body, spread out on his bed. His gaze slid all over her voluptuous body. Memorizing every curve and dip.

 

Nohime blushed when she noticed that he was staring at her so intensely. She couldn't take her eyes off him as well. His body was a strong as it looked beneath his armor. Strong, well muscled. His waist, Nohime decided, was one of her favorite parts of his body. The way the bones made it shallow and narrow. It was so different from her body. As was his entire body.

 

She knew the mechanics of what they were about to do. As she stared at the part of him that was so different from hers she began to remember that she had heard it was painful. Especially if the man was, as she was told, `well endowed'. And Mitsuhide was. She swallowed hard as Mitsuhide leaned forward. He kissed down her neck to her breasts. He kissed down the sides of her left breast and licked around her nipple.

 

Nohime licked her suddenly dry lips as she watched him. She locked eyes with him as he licked her nipple with the tip of his tongue. Her eyes widened as she made a quick gasping sound. Mitsuhide chuckled low in his throat and then took her nipple into his mouth.

 

Nohime's head fell back onto the pillows. There was nothing painful about this so far. She hoped it would stay that way. Mitsuhide switched to her other breast, giving it the same attention as the other. Then he kissed and licked his way down her stomach and lower still.

 

Nohime's eyes flew open and she sat up when Mitsuhide licked her between her legs. She put her hand on his head. He looked up at her and licked her again, slowly. Watching her eyes. Nohime bit her lower lip as she watched him watch her. She relaxed and laid back down. Mitsuhide took this as an invitation to continue even further.

 

And he did continue. Nohime couldn't keep her eyes focused. Her hand had gone back to Mitsuhide's head, but this time to hold it to her. Her hand flexed into his hair. Her hips were arching to meet his soft licks. His hands had gone upward to cup her supple breasts. Nohime's free hand covered one of Mitsuhide's hands on her breast.

 

She felt a building pressure in the pit of her stomach. Like it was reaching for something. Trying to claw is way out of her. And then... it broke through. Nohime threw her head back and arched her back. She screamed Mitsuhide's name, not worrying about the fact someone might have heard her. Mitsuhide moved up her body after he had wrung the last tremor from her body.

 

He placed himself between her legs and began kissing her neck. Her breaths coming in short gasps. She wrapped her arms around his neck moved to kiss his lips. Mitsuhide shifted his weight as he returned her kiss. While he had her distracted with a kiss he positioned himself at her entrance and slid insider her quickly, making sure to break any resistance as quick and painless as possible.

 

Nohime let out a painfully surprised gasp and clutched Mitsuhide. She sucked in gulps of air at a time.

 

Mitsuhide nuzzled her neck and whispered to her, “Relax and the pain will stop sooner. I promise.” He leaned up and kissed her lips again. Then he rubbed the side of her thigh, comforting her.

 

Nohime tried to relax as much as possible. But it was hard; she didn't expect it so soon. But it was done; Nobunaga wasn't the one that loved her for the first time. It was Mitsuhide Akechi. Mitsuhide that had made her feel respected and wanted. Not Nobunaga. Nobunaga didn't deserve to have her or her body. But Mitsuhide did. Mitsuhide made her feel... loved.

 

Finally the pain lessened and Nohime pushed her hips up into Mitsuhide's. Mitsuhide pushed back with his hips and set a rhythm that wouldn't cause her too much pain. Nice and slow. Mitsuhide had almost forgotten what it felt like to be in a woman's arms and feel loved. Even though Nohime didn't love him and he didn't love her it almost felt like it was love. Infatuation maybe. But it wasn't love... was it?

 

Nohime moaned as Mitsuhide began to move faster. In and out. In and out. Over and over and over, until she thought she was going to burst again. And she did. And when she did Mitsuhide went faster still until he was almost pounding into her body. Though Nohime wasn't complaining. She felt better than she ever had before in her entire life. He felt so good inside her body.

 

Mitsuhide held back his pleasure until he'd given her one last tremor. Then he let himself join her in euphoria. He laid his head on her shoulder as they both breathed heavily. He rolled off her and slowly pulled out her body making her moan again. He laid down beside her and she cuddled into him sighing happily.

 

“Thank you Mitsuhide. You have no idea how happy you have made me. I was absolutely miserable until I found a friend in you.”

 

“Do not thank me Nohime. I have dishonored my Lord and you.”

 

“You did not dishonor me. You helped me. You made me happy.”

 

“I took what should have been Lord Nobunaga's.”

 

“He wouldn't have gotten it willingly Mitsuhide.”

 

“Nohime, I am honored that you would give me your innocence willingly. But it should have been your husband's.”

 

“But he is not my husband yet Mitsuhide. Please, let's not talk about Lord Nobunaga. Not while we're alone and I can pretend I'm not a princess being forced to marry a man that barely notices me. Let me pretend that I am a normal girl that can be with anyone she wants.”

 

“I understand Nohime. You can pretend all you want with me. Whenever we're alone. Even just as friends. You can be whatever you wish to be with me.”

***

Mitsuhide and Nohime made love into the night. When she had fallen asleep Mitsuhide dressed and carried her back to her room with all of her clothing and laid her in her bed, careful not to wake her. Then he went back to his room quietly and undressed again. Then he climbed into bed. And all he dreamt about was Nohime.

 

***

Odani Castle, Midnight

 

“My Lord, we have not yet found Nagamasa. We have searched the entire palace. He is not here.”

 

Nobunaga was sitting on Nagamasa's throne next to Oichi. He stood and walked over to the balcony. He looked out at the hills and saw lightning flash in the distance and strike a hillside, catching it on fire, “One... two... three,” thunder roared. A near by soldier said, “My lord it has come much closer.”

 

“It draws near... the roar of the lion,” Nobunaga smiled, “Run... run... run... as fast as you can Nagamasa because ready or not,” he punctuated each word, slowly, “Here... I... come.”

 

***

Oichi and Nagamasa's Chambers

 

Oichi walked around the room slowly. The Oda soldiers had completely torn it apart. The curtains were torn, the bedding shredded. Pillows and clothing scattered all over the floor. The paintings on the walls ripped and broken.

 

A tear hits the wooden floor with a small `tapping' sound. The room was quiet. Ghostly quiet. So many memories came flooding back to her so quickly.

 

*FLASHBACK* ~ Oichi and Nagamasa

 

Oichi is sitting on her knees on a small floor pillow with Nagamasa's head in her lap. His hands are on his lower chest. It is peaceful. The cherry blossom trees just outside the balcony are in full bloom and the blossoms are scattering in the wind, dancing.

 

Oichi gently strokes Nagamasa's hair as he closes his eyes.

 

Nagamasa lifts his eyes to her face, “Oichi do you like flowers?”

 

Oichi leans forward and puts her hands over his touching hands and pulls out a beautiful lavender purple flower. It has a grape stem shape with the small purple petals hanging on like grapes. There are small golden pollen stems in the middle of each petal.

 

“Where... did you find this?”

 

Nagamasa sat up and spun around quickly until he faced her. He takes the flower from her and puts it in her hair gently, “Perfect.”

 

*END FLASHBACK*

 

*FLASHBACK*

 

Nagamasa is alone looking out a window. The sun is setting and sunrays are coming through the windows. He is holding the flower that he had given Oichi in his hand.

 

“It would be unjust to join Nobunaga. It would also be unjust to oppose him.” Oichi walks in and Nagamasa turns away and puts the flower in his armor, “For me to stay true to my duty, there is only one path left. Death.”

 

Nagamasa turns to Oichi, “Go to the Oda,” he looks away, “Your love... is nothing more than a hindrance to me now.”

 

Oichi looks down, “That's not true. You know that's not true,” she moves beside him and he moves farther away, “The world is not simply divided between right and wrong. You seem to think... you must surrender your life all in the name of honor and duty. That does not have to be your destiny.”

 

“... I am sorry.” She turns away and he looks back at her, “The road that we have traveled together... was wonderful.”

 

She looks down and closes her eyes then she opens her eyes and puts on a small smile, “Okay. Then I shall return.”

 

“Yes.” Oichi walks past him.

 

*END FLASHBACK*

 

“Lord Nagamasa... where are you my love. No matter where you are I will never forget your love for me... even though I wish I could.”