@JuRikki: I'm glad you like it. I've been really doubtful about this and I'm still not sure if I should continue or not.
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@Megumi: This style is a lot different than my usual style and based on all the comments I'm getting something tells me I should stick with this style. Am I right?
@Playgirlz: Ahh I'm sorry for the confusion! It's set in the past but I was having a hard time imagining the era so just imagine the setting a lot like in the old samurai movies. I hope this helps and I'm sorry for the confusion.
Wow I didn't really expect people to actually like this fic. This was just something I had floating around in my head for a while and I just randomly posted it to see what everyone thought. I didn't think people would actually like it but I guess you guys do. So maybe I will continue the story. Or not.... I don't know. But for now please enjoy the next chapter! It seems like everyone wants to hear Black talk for once. Don't worry the time will come! Nezumi and Black need to warm up to each other you know?
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Chapter 2
"Welcome to our hotel! How may we serve you tonight?"
Black looked over at Nezumi wondering what kind of hotel they were at but then next to Nezumi was a sign that said. "Geisha House" on it. Black was furious about being dragged into a geisha house. She was sure that she wasn't going to sleep there for night and would rather sleep on a tree. Black turned around and tired to leave but Nezumi pulled her back.
"We're staying here tonight so deal with it." she said.
Black was ready to beat Nezumi to a pulp but then one geisha walked over and tried to take Black's arm. Black saw this and retreated before she could grab hold. The geisha stared at Black with questioning eyes and Black stared back with cold ones. Nezumi chuckled and then said,
"It's alright Black they're not going to hurt you."
"No I was just going to escort you to our baths. We're one of the very few places that has one." the geisha said looking at Black with honest eyes.
Black still didn't trust them even if this was part of their job. Black was ready to leave again but this time Nezumi blocked her path and then pushed her into the group of geisha's.
"Have fun Black!"
"Kya she looks so cool!" one said.
"She stinks." another said.
"Quick let's take her to the bath and get rid of those smelly clothes."
"Kya!!!"
The geishas basically carried Black down the hall to the back and into a separate room that led to the outside. There was a hole in the ground filled with water. Black guessed it was a hot spring and figured it out when she saw the steam coming from it. Black was set down in front of the pool and thought she was home free. But then one of the geishas stared pulling at her Hakama trying to pull it off. Soon other geishas joined in trying to take off Black's Kataginu and tabi socks. However Black wasn't going to allow a bunch of geishas to undress her so with one big burst Black pushed them all back. She gave them a dark glare and then pointed at the door. The geishas got the message and got out of there fast.
Once they were gone, Black thought she could finally rest in peace. She began to undress herself and then slipped into the pool. The warm water felt soothing to Black's aching muscles. She had no idea how badly they were sore. Probably from all the fighting and no resting. Everything was quite as the moon hung over the sky glowing brightly. Black leaned back and enjoyed the view as she slowly began to sink into the pool. But then she heard the door open and quickly covered herself with a yukata that happened to be there. The only bad thing was it was white so as soon as she put it on and it got wet, it became see through. Black did her best to cover her private areas.
"Yo~"
Black look over and saw Nezumi with her hair up an in nothing except a cloth wrapped around her waist. There was nothing covering her chest and Black could see everything. Black turned around trying to give the girl some privacy. She wasn't good with other naked people and wanted to leave. She was about to get out but then Nezumi grabbed her arm.
"Where are you going? I just got in. Can't we relax for a while?"
Black sank back into the pool and Nezumi leaned back and stretched her arms out.
"Man what a long day. Am I right?"
Black didn't say anything for she was too embarrassed to face Nezumi. She was wondering why Nezumi didn't have anything covering her chest. It was making Black uncomfortable and she wanted to leave. Plans started running through Black's' mind but then Nezumi tapped her shoulder. She looked over and saw Nezumi holding up another cloth and some soap.
"Wash my back for me will ya?"
Black was going to oppose the request but she thought she would be nice and do it anyways. She took the cloth and began scrubbing Nezumi's back. Black's hands moved all over making sure not to miss a single spot. As she explored Nezmui's back she couldn't help but admire some of her features. She had beautiful shoulder blades and smoothe cream colored skin that was soft to the touch. But as she traveled up she noticed scars in certain spots. They looked like whip marks as if someone had taken a whip and beat the poor girl. Black would kill the person who did something like this to such a beautiful body.
"Don't forget here as well."
Nezumi suddenly grabbed Black's hand and pulled it up to the back of her neck. She also pulled her in closer so to make sure Black didn't rub it. Black's chest was nearly inches away from Nezumi's back and didn't want it to touch. She had to position her body in an awkward position to avoid contact as she scrubed the back of Nezumi's neck. When she finished she went back to relaxing and tried to ignore the pair of orbs staring at her chest. She looked at Nezumi who appeared to be very interested in them. She was going to say something but then Nezumi reached out and grabbed them.
Black almost screamed if it weren't for her ability of self control. She looked over at Nezumi with a slightly red face and Nezumi just kept staring at Black's chest.
"How did you make them so big?"
Nezumi started playing with them and Black's body started to get hot and it wasn't from the bath. Nezumi's fondling was playing her like an instrument and she was ready to let out a tune when Nezumi suddenly stopped. She looked over and saw Nezumi with a sad look on her face.
"I wish mine were big..."
Black's eyes wandered down a little and saw how Nezumi was a little flat. She never knew Nezumi actually cared about things like that. Maybe she was just a normal girl after all and not some arrogent jerk. It had been an hour and Black was ready to go to bed. She stood up and stepped out of the pool and started walking. But then she felt something grab her butt and start groping it.
"Wah nice oshiri!"
Black looked over and saw Nezumi with a perverted grin. Black smacked Nezumi's hand back, grabbed her clothes and ran inside. She found the room they were staying in and set her things down. There on her bed was a yukata she could wear for relaxing clothes. Black changed into the yukata and then got into the futon that was layed out for her. As she closed her eyes she felt sleep slowly take over and her body drift into the deep sea of sleep. But the the door opened and she heard foot steps. Black looked over and saw a geisha holding a fan.
"Would you please come with me. We have prepared your meal."
Black didn't want to get up but then her stomach growled telling her to move. Black got up and started heading for the door.
"Please follow me."
The geisha led Black into a big room where other guests were staying. They were all gathered around one big table that had a bunch of food on it. Black took a seat next to Nezumi who was already stuffing herself. She looked at the food in front of her but didn't take a bite. Black didn't eat unless she was the one who made it fearing someone had poisned her food.
"Eat!"
Nezumi shoved a piece of chicken into Black's mouth and Black gladly ate it. She decided that the food wasn't poisoned and ate like a king. She had never eaten anything so good since she was younger. Even though she couldn't see it, Nezumi could tell Black was happy and kept eating happily beside her. However Nezumi couldn't help but feel like she was being watched by someone.
Nezumi had went back to the room to rest but Black was still eating. As Nezumi left, she also noticed a strange man get up and follow after her. Black thought Nezumi was in trouble but ignored it when a geisha came back with another plate of crab legs. Meanwhile back with Nezumi, she was about to go to sleep and crawled into the futon. Nezumi was about to fall asleep but then she felt something loom over her. Just as she was about to turn around a giant hand covered her mouth.
"Don't move or I'll kill you."
Nezumi was about to fight back but she felt something cold and sharp pressed against her neck. The guy had her trapped like a rat and Nezumi couldn't do anything. Nezumi felt the man's hand move up and down her body feeling her up. Then he pulled Nezumi's yukata down exposing her upper half. The man laughed as he reached out to grab her chest. But then the door opened and Black came in. When she saw the man and Nezumi Black just stood there frozen. Then Nezumi screamed,
"Black help!"
Black snapped out and went into killer mode. She ran over and kicked the man in the face sending him flying back. Then she pulled out her katana and aimed it right at the man's neck making him freeze. All the noise made people rush over and when they saw Black they all panicked. Black put away her sword and then Nezumi covered herself. She walked over to the guy on the ground with a bleeding nose. She saw the thing buldging out under his yukata between his legs.
"Pervert!"
Nezumi slammed her foot right in that area making him scream in pain and double over. Soon after security came and escorted the man out. Meanwhile Nezumi ran over to Black was standing on the sides watching.
"Stupid old man."
Black nodded her head yes and then got into her futon. Nezumi got in as well and blew out the lanturn. Black was getting ready to fall asleep againg but then she felt something move closer to her. It was Nezumi who had her face buried in Black's back. She could feel Nezumi shaking with fear. Black then realized Nezumi must have been really scared after all that. She looked so tough on the outside but on the inside she was probably shaking with fear. Who wouldn't be when you're almost basically raped by a random stranger. Black turned around and wrapped her arms around Nezumi surrounding her in warmth.
"B-Black?"
Nezumi's voice cracked as she looked up at the usually cold figure holding her like a mother. Tears started to come out of Nezumi's eyes and buried her face in Black's neck. Black was very surprised at seeing this side of Nezumi. This weak side that would make anyone who knew Nezumi think it was shocking. This weak side that she never knew Nezumi had was something Black never expected. Nezumi is just full of surprises. Black could feel Nezumi grip her yukata and her body still shaking. To help her calm down, Black leaned in and kissed Nezumi's head. Then for the first time Black spoke to Nezumi.
"Just close your eyes, the sun is going down. You'll be alright, no one can hurt you now. Come morning light, you and I will be safe and sound."
Nezumi couldn't believe Black had spoken to her. But she didn't care at this point because for once Nezumi felt safe wrapped in Black's warm embrace. That night the two feel asleep in each other's arms.
"Misstress please get back! It's dangerous!"
"Otou-san! Oka-san!"
"Mistress please!"
"Let go I have to save mommy and daddy!"
The little girl broke free from the soldier's hold on her and ran into the burning palace. She climbed over fallen debris and stepped over the bodies of the dead. She look every searching for her mother and father desperately crying for them. But the smoke made it hard for her to breathe and the little girl still couldn't find her parents. Then she heard the sound of metal clashing coming from her parents bedroom. She ran as fast as she could and right when she opened the door, something rolled in front of her. The little girl looked down and saw it was the head of her father.
"Otou-san!"
She looked up and saw her mother pinned to the wall by knives like a butterfly with her chest cut open and her insides hanging out. The little girl fell to her knees and stared at her dead parents. But then she heard the sound of clicking and an creepy laugh. She looked stepped into the room and saw something standing over the body of her father. The thing had glowing red eyes and two horns sticking out of its head. The little girl thought she was staring at the devil himself. The little girl watched as the figure reached out and grabbed an arm. The took a bite into it and tore off the flesh like it was a chicken wing. She could hear the sound of the flesh tearing and the sound of bones cracking. The whole sight was unbearable. She stepped back but stepped on a hot piece of wood.
"Itai!"
The figure looked over aiming its red eyes directly at the little girl. It stood up and started to walk over to the little girl. Fear shot through the little girl and she was too scared to move. Her body was trembling and her breath was panicked. As the dark figure drew closer and closer the little girl could see all the blood on her. The blood of her parents. The little girl's fear turned to anger as the blood in her started to boil. The figure walked to where it was right in front of the girl. She could see it better and realized the figure was a girl about her age with long black hair and pale white skin. She looked weak like she couldn't hurt a fly yet she could feel the dark aura coming from it. The figure raised one of its hands to its mouth and stared biting its nails making that same clicking sound.
"You... you killed otou-san and oka-san!" the little girl said.
A smile cracked across the girl's face revealing two rows of jagged teeth. The girl tilted its head slightly and its eye twitched. Before the little girl could say another word, the girl reached out and grabbed her neck slamming the back of her head into the wall. She tired to fight back but the girl was strong and kept her still. She could feel the life in her body being squeezed out. The girl laughed and continued to bite her nails on the other hand. Then she looked at the girl with a playful look and said,
"Nee..... Okotteru?"
Black woke up and found herself breathing frantically and her body covered in a light layer of sweat. It was morning now and the sun was starting to rise. Rays of the sun were coming in through the crack of the windows. Black tried to sit up but something heavy prevented her from moving. She looked over and saw Nezumi wrapped around her. Black remembered everything that happened from last night and remembered how weak Nezumi was. Black untangled herself from Nezumi and got up. She walked outside to a nearby well and washed her face. The cool water woke her and brought her back to her senses. As she dried her face she felt something sneak up from behind her. She turned around and saw Center staring at her with that cat smile of her.
"Ohayo~"
Black was silent and wasn't sure what to do. But after that dream, Black couldn't help but stare at the horns on Center's head. It reminded her of the girl that had killed her family and destroyed her home. The blood in Black started to boil just thinking about it but then she was stopped when a half awake Nezumi came out.
"Morning Black, morning Center... Center?"
Nezumi was a little thrown back when she saw Center standing next to Black.
"Yo!"
"What are you doing here?" Nezumi asked.
"Ojou-sama has another mission for you guys. Here."
Center handed Nezumi a scroll and then looked at Black.
"I saw your little episode last night. I must say Black well done. I never knew you could be so caring. And to think I thought you were just a cold hearted spirit. Guess there is some kindness in that Black heart of yours after all."
Black flashed a dark glare at Center who only smiled and said,
"Don't get too close to her. She's a lying, stealing rat that will cheat you of all your money and maybe even life."
"Hey I'm not always like that!" Nezumi protested.
"That's not what Ojou-sama thinks~" Center mocked.
"Well you can tell "Ojou-sama" to go die in a hole."
"How dare you say that! I'm going to tell Ojou-sama to cut off your weapons supply."
"Wait I'm sorry please don't do that!"
"Too late~ Bye!"
Jurina turned around and disappeared in a puff of smoke.
"Shimata! Now I won't have any new weapons for weeks!"
Nezumi stomped off into the hotel leaving Black. She stood there thinking about what Center said and realized she was right. She couldn't trust Nezumi not even a little. She still didn't know all of Nezumi's secrets and didn't know if she could trust her. This thought floated in the back of her head but she mainly ignored it.
"Come on Black we gotta get moving!"
A couple minutes later the two were off and back on the road. The two walked in silence and but then Nezumi stopped. She turned and faced Black with a strange grin on her face. She walked over to Black and pulled her in close to where their faces were almost touching.
"You know.... you talked to me for the first time last night. I really like the sound of your voice. If I take off the collar will you talk to me more?"
Black stared at Nezumi with a questioning look wondering if she was serious or not. But then finally she nodded her head yes and Nezumi smiled.
"Great. Well then..."
Nezumi flipped a certain switch and the collar came off. Black felt like her body had become lighter as if she was floating midair. But the Nezumi caught her attention and was staring at her impatiently.
"Don't you have something to say to me?"
Black paused for a moment to think about what to say. Then she took a deep breath and said,
"Thank you.... Nezumi."
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Well I hope you guys liked the chapter! Black talked finally! And you guys got a little preview about Black's past. Plus you even saw Black warming up to Nezumi a little. Ahhh those two are just adorable. Look forward to the next chapter to see what happens next!