Samurai Deeper Kyo Fan Fiction ❯ Festival of Lights ❯ Benitora's POV, take 3 ( Chapter 5 )
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By: vampyremiyu 
Anime/Manga: Samurai Deeper Kyo Fan Fiction | Genre(s): Drama / Hentai | Type: Continuation | Uploaded On: 11.08.2005 | Pages: 2 | Words: 1.6K | Visits: 234 | Status: Completed
Anime/Manga: Samurai Deeper Kyo Fan Fiction | Genre(s): Drama / Hentai | Type: Continuation | Uploaded On: 11.08.2005 | Pages: 2 | Words: 1.6K | Visits: 234 | Status: Completed
FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS
A Samurai Deeper Kyo Challenge Fanfic
Written By Miyu, Vampire Princess
CHALLENGE: Get into character! How does a character's inner monologue go? How do they see themselves? I think I'm pushing this one just a little, but the whole story itself is inner monologue for each of the main characters. That should count for something right?
AUTHOR'S NOTES:
Happening after a stretch of the manga presented in volume 15, Benitora, Mahiru and Sasuke stop to rest in a local village where the villagers are celebrating a festival. After a few drinks and much celebrating, something...strange...has happened. Non-lemon chapter. My muses are really draggin' this out, aren't they? But the lemon will be in the next (and FINAL) chapter. I told them both if they wanted more airtime, they had to be nice to me and wait for a sequel.
Tora: Like she'll write a sequel. We were lucky to get this much.
Mahiru: And the lag in chapters. She really should be ashamed.
Tora: It's not like I want to wait to jump Mahiru again.
Mahiru: You didn't jump me the first time.
Tora: Who's side are you on?!
*sigh* See what I have to deal with!?! A Standard disclaimer follows the story.
~BENITORA'S POV~
'I should really stop pacing.'
'How can you stop?!'
'I'm just...anxious.'
'Plain scared if you ask me.'
'I didn't ask you!'
'No need to be a jerk about it! Haven't you already been a big enough jerk already?'
'I don't need to be reminded about what happened last night.'
'I think you do.'
'Shut up!'
'Have you stopped to think that maybe...if she hadn't WANTED to be with you in some way...she would've kicked your ass?'
I stopped pacing. My consciousness had brought up a pretty valid point. One I hadn't considered before.
'Of course not. You're too busy being an idiot.'
With a sigh, I looked at the worn grass under my feet. The hard work of the old man who had been kind enough to house us these past few days had just gone to waste. Sighing again, I mentally berated himself for being a jerk. And an idiot.
'Don't forget fool. Because you're being foolish over nothing.'
"Over nothing?! I slept with the woman.'
'She was pretty good too, don't you think? Felt so good in your arms. Lying beneath you. Warm as honey...and slick as--'
'Hold it right there,' I growled at the annoying voice in his head. Anger mixed with annoyance and a hint of a smile as I recalled what my brain had been talking about. Quickly though, I pushed it aside.
'Oh no you don't,' my mind countered. 'You enjoyed yourself last night. You may not have realized it was her, but you enjoyed it. And admit it...you wouldn't mind getting another piece.'
My sigh came out more like a growl. My mouth opened in hopes of a smart retort, but none came forth. Even my mind drew a blank, instead wandering back to the memories made readily available by my consciousness.
Like it or not, I couldn't escape that one truth. I did enjoy it. And I'd give anything to have her again. That wasn't totally wrong...was it?
'It's a great idea! Try it some time.'
Giving up on the argument with my mind, I began pacing again. But a new war ignited as I felt my body stiffen in places it shouldn't, reacting to those delectable images. Moaning instead of sighing, my steps becoming more frantic and hurried.
"You really should stop pacing."
"Mother of--! Gods but you can be scary sometimes!"
A light chuckle crosses the breeze to my ears and despite the quickening heartbeat that threatens to burst out of my chest, I laugh along with her. My eyes only glance at her as she emerges from the shadows. She is a ninja after all. And a good one at that.
Her clothing is her usual garb, with one specific difference. She's not wearing shoes. And her hair is still wet from the bath. Again my body reacts in ways it shouldn't at the reminder of how we both came to be outside in the garden.
Not one to waste time, I jump onto the main topic. "I'm sorry...about last night."
"You don't need to apologize, Hideta--"
"Whoa...hold it." I raised my hand in a gesture of pause. The crossed my arms over my chest uncertainly. "Umm...if you don't mind, I'd prefer it if you called me Benitora." Before she could argue I amended, "At least, when we're alone, like this."
"All right. You don't need to apologize, Benitora."
'Sounds good when she says it doesn't it?'
'Hush you!'
'You like it.'
"I took advantage of the situation." Even if I still couldn't recall the night in its entirety. "That was...very wrong of me."
She looked confused. "Oh."
"You're not...mad at me...are you?"
"No, I am not."
I hadn't realized I was holding my breath until a balloon of air seemed to make its way up my throat and out of my mouth.
"Actually...I...I suppose I took advantage of the situation too."
My brain and I seemed to think the same thing at the same time. "Say what?"
"I haven't...well, that is to say, it's been a long time...too long, I think." Embarrassed, she wouldn't look directly at me. The hint of pink on her cheeks was really cute. After a short pause she took a deep breath and turned to face me. "I have not felt...wanted...in a very long time. What you offered - while only for the short term - was something I have wanted. And I couldn't say no." Her eyes dared a glance at my face. "I hope you will not be angry with me."
I nearly fell down laughing!
Probably not the best thing to do at that moment. Laugh, that is. But I couldn't help it. Apparently we both wanted the same thing, albeit for completely different reasons.
Her face went from pink to red, and she turned to leave. "No, Mahiru, wait!" I really should know better than to try to grab a ninja. All I could snatch was thin air. She evaded my grasp so easily. And she was leaving!
"Mahiru, please wait. I...I'm sorry if my laughter offended you. Really...I'm just...relieved."
She turned around. "Relieved?"
"That you're not angry with me." I was on my knees, clutching my chest for air. "You have to admit, only a bastard would do what I've done."
That brought a small smile to her lips. "Yes, but I suppose I am also a bastard for enjoying it."
"You...enjoyed it?" I tried to swallow but my throat was suddenly too dry.
With a resigned sigh she replied, "Yes."
"Really?"
She nodded. "Yes."
I knew my face was contorted into some weird ass grin, but I couldn't help myself. Was I glowing too? "So," I asked her with a hint of mischief. "What are my chances?"
She shook her head, even more confused. "I do not follow."
"What are my chances?"
Her body language said counter offensive. She wasn't getting the hint. "Of--?"
I grinned like a hungry tiger, slowly advancing on her. "My chances...of getting another kiss." Was that plain enough?
"Oh." Her smile was the prettiest thing I'd ever seen. "I'd say they're pretty good. But...!" She placed a hand out to keep me from pouncing on her. And I was so close! She pushed against my chest and I took several steps back. I was surprised to say the least, but by the predatory smile she was giving me, not by her actions.
"But--?!"
"You have to catch me first."
Then she was gone.
The tiger was on the hunt!
~TO BE CONTINUED~
DISCLAIMER: I do not own the characters presented in this ficlet. Not mine. No. I simply borrowed them from Akimine Kamijyo for the short time it took me to write this. Me not getting any money, so you no sue please.
A Samurai Deeper Kyo Challenge Fanfic
Written By Miyu, Vampire Princess
CHALLENGE: Get into character! How does a character's inner monologue go? How do they see themselves? I think I'm pushing this one just a little, but the whole story itself is inner monologue for each of the main characters. That should count for something right?
AUTHOR'S NOTES:
Happening after a stretch of the manga presented in volume 15, Benitora, Mahiru and Sasuke stop to rest in a local village where the villagers are celebrating a festival. After a few drinks and much celebrating, something...strange...has happened. Non-lemon chapter. My muses are really draggin' this out, aren't they? But the lemon will be in the next (and FINAL) chapter. I told them both if they wanted more airtime, they had to be nice to me and wait for a sequel.
Tora: Like she'll write a sequel. We were lucky to get this much.
Mahiru: And the lag in chapters. She really should be ashamed.
Tora: It's not like I want to wait to jump Mahiru again.
Mahiru: You didn't jump me the first time.
Tora: Who's side are you on?!
*sigh* See what I have to deal with!?! A Standard disclaimer follows the story.
~BENITORA'S POV~
'I should really stop pacing.'
'How can you stop?!'
'I'm just...anxious.'
'Plain scared if you ask me.'
'I didn't ask you!'
'No need to be a jerk about it! Haven't you already been a big enough jerk already?'
'I don't need to be reminded about what happened last night.'
'I think you do.'
'Shut up!'
'Have you stopped to think that maybe...if she hadn't WANTED to be with you in some way...she would've kicked your ass?'
I stopped pacing. My consciousness had brought up a pretty valid point. One I hadn't considered before.
'Of course not. You're too busy being an idiot.'
With a sigh, I looked at the worn grass under my feet. The hard work of the old man who had been kind enough to house us these past few days had just gone to waste. Sighing again, I mentally berated himself for being a jerk. And an idiot.
'Don't forget fool. Because you're being foolish over nothing.'
"Over nothing?! I slept with the woman.'
'She was pretty good too, don't you think? Felt so good in your arms. Lying beneath you. Warm as honey...and slick as--'
'Hold it right there,' I growled at the annoying voice in his head. Anger mixed with annoyance and a hint of a smile as I recalled what my brain had been talking about. Quickly though, I pushed it aside.
'Oh no you don't,' my mind countered. 'You enjoyed yourself last night. You may not have realized it was her, but you enjoyed it. And admit it...you wouldn't mind getting another piece.'
My sigh came out more like a growl. My mouth opened in hopes of a smart retort, but none came forth. Even my mind drew a blank, instead wandering back to the memories made readily available by my consciousness.
Like it or not, I couldn't escape that one truth. I did enjoy it. And I'd give anything to have her again. That wasn't totally wrong...was it?
'It's a great idea! Try it some time.'
Giving up on the argument with my mind, I began pacing again. But a new war ignited as I felt my body stiffen in places it shouldn't, reacting to those delectable images. Moaning instead of sighing, my steps becoming more frantic and hurried.
"You really should stop pacing."
"Mother of--! Gods but you can be scary sometimes!"
A light chuckle crosses the breeze to my ears and despite the quickening heartbeat that threatens to burst out of my chest, I laugh along with her. My eyes only glance at her as she emerges from the shadows. She is a ninja after all. And a good one at that.
Her clothing is her usual garb, with one specific difference. She's not wearing shoes. And her hair is still wet from the bath. Again my body reacts in ways it shouldn't at the reminder of how we both came to be outside in the garden.
Not one to waste time, I jump onto the main topic. "I'm sorry...about last night."
"You don't need to apologize, Hideta--"
"Whoa...hold it." I raised my hand in a gesture of pause. The crossed my arms over my chest uncertainly. "Umm...if you don't mind, I'd prefer it if you called me Benitora." Before she could argue I amended, "At least, when we're alone, like this."
"All right. You don't need to apologize, Benitora."
'Sounds good when she says it doesn't it?'
'Hush you!'
'You like it.'
"I took advantage of the situation." Even if I still couldn't recall the night in its entirety. "That was...very wrong of me."
She looked confused. "Oh."
"You're not...mad at me...are you?"
"No, I am not."
I hadn't realized I was holding my breath until a balloon of air seemed to make its way up my throat and out of my mouth.
"Actually...I...I suppose I took advantage of the situation too."
My brain and I seemed to think the same thing at the same time. "Say what?"
"I haven't...well, that is to say, it's been a long time...too long, I think." Embarrassed, she wouldn't look directly at me. The hint of pink on her cheeks was really cute. After a short pause she took a deep breath and turned to face me. "I have not felt...wanted...in a very long time. What you offered - while only for the short term - was something I have wanted. And I couldn't say no." Her eyes dared a glance at my face. "I hope you will not be angry with me."
I nearly fell down laughing!
Probably not the best thing to do at that moment. Laugh, that is. But I couldn't help it. Apparently we both wanted the same thing, albeit for completely different reasons.
Her face went from pink to red, and she turned to leave. "No, Mahiru, wait!" I really should know better than to try to grab a ninja. All I could snatch was thin air. She evaded my grasp so easily. And she was leaving!
"Mahiru, please wait. I...I'm sorry if my laughter offended you. Really...I'm just...relieved."
She turned around. "Relieved?"
"That you're not angry with me." I was on my knees, clutching my chest for air. "You have to admit, only a bastard would do what I've done."
That brought a small smile to her lips. "Yes, but I suppose I am also a bastard for enjoying it."
"You...enjoyed it?" I tried to swallow but my throat was suddenly too dry.
With a resigned sigh she replied, "Yes."
"Really?"
She nodded. "Yes."
I knew my face was contorted into some weird ass grin, but I couldn't help myself. Was I glowing too? "So," I asked her with a hint of mischief. "What are my chances?"
She shook her head, even more confused. "I do not follow."
"What are my chances?"
Her body language said counter offensive. She wasn't getting the hint. "Of--?"
I grinned like a hungry tiger, slowly advancing on her. "My chances...of getting another kiss." Was that plain enough?
"Oh." Her smile was the prettiest thing I'd ever seen. "I'd say they're pretty good. But...!" She placed a hand out to keep me from pouncing on her. And I was so close! She pushed against my chest and I took several steps back. I was surprised to say the least, but by the predatory smile she was giving me, not by her actions.
"But--?!"
"You have to catch me first."
Then she was gone.
The tiger was on the hunt!
~TO BE CONTINUED~
DISCLAIMER: I do not own the characters presented in this ficlet. Not mine. No. I simply borrowed them from Akimine Kamijyo for the short time it took me to write this. Me not getting any money, so you no sue please.