Chapter 16:Warning: Implied smut
To read the full ver: http://sei-tan48.tumblr.com/post/94357911478/the-outcast-and-the-exiled-chapter-16Sayaka woke up, feeling like she went twenty rounds against a bear and finished off a whole barrel of Namba’s ale by herself. The last thing she could remember was Rena hovering over, cutting her up in ways she never thought possible. Her hand shot up to check on her wounds but instead she felt smooth skin.
She tried to sit up, wincing a bit from how sore her body felt. The fur blanket that covered her slipped off her body, revealing that she wasn’t wearing anything. She took stock of her condition, stretching and flexing her body, and was surprised that besides the soreness, she didn’t feel any pain at all. She wondered how long had she been asleep to heal completely.
“Sayaka?”
The shewolf looked around upon hearing her mate’s voice then slowly stood up, unabashed at her lack of clothing. She was about greet her mate in return but fell back on the bed when Miyuki tackled her. She shook her head, a little dizzy from the sudden change in position.
“Miyuki, are you alright?” Sayaka asked looking at her mate. She would have wrapped her arms around Miyuki but the girl had them trapped in the embrace. The smell of salt reached her nose and she heard Miyuki starting to cry on her shoulder.
Sayaka called out again, starting to feel worried that her mate hadn’t responded yet and the tears was starting to bother her. She managed to wiggle one arm out of Miyuki’s hold, cupping the human’s face and made her mate look up at her.
“What’s wrong?”
“You died and you just ask me what’s wrong! What kind of idiot are you to just ask a dumb question like that!” Miyuki answered beating on her wolf’s chest with every word she said.
Sayaka grunted, silently taking the punishment Miyuki was giving her then let her head fall back on the furs when the girl was done. What Miyuki just said to her, was unbelievable but it would explain some things about her current state. The places that ached on her body was where Rena had made her much deeper and lethal cuts.
She also vaguely remembered hearing someone calling out for her through the pain she experienced and after that she couldn’t remember anything. ‘So I died…’
“Sayaka… I almost lost you.” Miyuki’s voice quaked as she looked up at her wolf, her hold on the shewolf’s arms had loosened and Sayaka took the chance to free her other arm.
Sayaka sat up, her hands on Miyuki’s hips to keep the girl on her lap. She kissed Miyuki’s tears away before taking her mate’s lips for a deep languid kiss. Her hands went up the girl’s body, briefly passing over her mate’s chest to cupping Miyuki’s face in her hands. Several moments later they pulled away, breathing the much needed air that their lungs demanded for.
“I”m sorry.” Sayaka whispered before leaning forward for another kiss but Miyuki turned her head to the side, getting off the shewolf’s lap. It took a bit of Sayaka to understand that her mate had denied her any further intimacy because she was steel reeling from her near death experience.
“You must be parched, I’ll get you something to drink.” She turned away, stiffly walking towards the table where a few jugs of water and honeyed wined was placed. “Your clothes are on the table beside the bed, it’s best that you put them on before you catch a cold..”
Sayaka frowned but she stood up, noting her clothes folded neatly on the bedside table. She picked them up, they were freshly cleaned and Sayaka would have been happy about this but Miyuki pulling away from her was bothering her.
She observed the girl, pour her a drink. Her eyes were still puffed up from crying, nose a little red from wiping them a little too hard and lips turned down to a tiny pout. The shewolf wasn’t sure if Miyuki looked adorable or beautiful this way. She sighed, she died today but she was here alive and breathing, so a miracle might have happened that brought her back.
She let her clothes fall back to the table before marching up to Miyuki with a determined stride. Whatever it is that brought her back from the dead might not happen again, she would not have this chance to be with her mate and might lose it again at any given moment.
Miyuki turned around to see that Sayaka still hadn’t put her clothes on and was walking towards her. She looked away, a bright blush on her face. The kiss and Sayaka’s naked body had immediately aroused her. It stirred the need that she felt all the time whenever she was around Sayaka and would have wanted more but her wolf wanted to make their first to be special, to be on the first night they become bonded.
So, she pulled away, worrying that she might not be able to control herself.
Sayaka stopped barely a foot away from her mate and Miyuki held out the cup she’d filled. She gratefully took it from the girl’s hand, finishing the drink one go before reaching forward to place the empty cup on the table behind Miyuki. She watched Miyuki steal glances at her and her hand instinctively reached out for her mate.
Miyuki stepped around Sayaka, nervously wringing her hands as she walked towards the tent’s exist. “I should get us some food, you might be hungry from every-”
“That’s not what I need.” Sayaka growled out, frustrated that Miyuki was trying to avoid her touches. She had grabbed Miyuki’s wrist and pulled the girl back, pressing the girl’s back against her front, an arm looping around the girl’s waist to keep her in place.
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‘How many hours has it been?’ Yuka wondered, as she looked down at her mate, who has been resting ever since unleashing...her power. She was still taking in Kumi’s new features, her shoulder length hair that was usually messy expanded a little past her back. Her face was sharper, her eyes slanted a little bit higher than before. It was a huge gap for Yuka to take in, as Kumi went from cute to beautiful.
Reaching out, she tucked a bit of Kumi’s hair behind her ear. As her hand retreated, she noticed Kumi shifting, before opening her eyes. Yuka barely held back a gasp, as she noticed her mate’s eye color had changed as well, it was a mixture of red and orange.
“Yuka?” Kumi called out in a raspy voice, before sitting up sharply. “Is Sayaka okay?”
Smiling softly, Yuka nodded. “Yes, but not just her. Everyone is alright. You healed everyone, but how? I thought you were human…” She trailed off, she noticed Kumi’s chest as she exhaled. ‘Even that changed!’ She swallowed nervously, before trailing her eyes back up to Kumi’s face. She noted that her mark was still there.
“Seeing Sayaka in that state must of triggered something in the back of my mind. I remember everything. Who I am, what I am, everything came flooding back. My emotions and my power came flooding out, I remember something before I passed out, about praying that Sayaka would come back, and that she was just sleeping. But I guess I lost control of my powers and it flooded everywhere.” Kumi said, before looking down at her hands, squeezing them closed, the marks on her wrist started to glow faintly once again before fading again.
Yuka nodded slowly, taking in the information piece by piece.
Kumi looked up at Yuka a bit shyly before continuing. “My race in this tongue is Kitsune and I was the last of them... Humans used to hunt us down for sport. I was captured with my parents and siblings, but because they were so hostile, the hunters killed them and sold me.”
The look on Kumi’s face darkened a bit, causing the shewolf to worry. “That’s how that man got a hold of me, but because of everything...I was able to meet you. I probably look nothing like the Kumi you fell in love with.”
Hearing those words, made Yuka’s heart break a bit and she pulled Kumi in for a hug. She nuzzled the side of her mate’s face. “I love you so much. Kumi is Kumi and I love her no matter what.” She whispered into her hair. Kumi smiled, as buried her face into Yuka’s neck, taking in her scent. Yuka on the other hand nearly yelped and jumped back, as she felt an unfamiliar pair of fangs on her neck. "K-Kumi?"
"You smell so good, Yuka." Kumi mumbled, her fangs adding a bit of pressure to the shewolf's neck. "You don't seem tired either since you were able to watch me sleep the whole time." She added, nipping a particularly sensitive patch of skin. She pulled back, her hands moving to the front of Yuka’s robes and looked up at the shewolf with a bright blush on her face. "Can we...?"
Yuka didn't even let her finish, as she pushed Kumi down to the furs, her lips covering Kumi's eagerly.
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‘By the gods my body is sore.’ Seira stretched out her body, as she approached her shared tent. She was mentally praying that her sister wasn’t in there as she opened the flap but the gods must be conspiring against her because Mieko was sitting on their bed, with a not so happy look on her face. Swallowing nervously, the younger of the two tried to back out, but it was too late.
“Come here.” Mieko instructed, leaving no room for argument in her voice.
Lowing her head, Seira approached her sister tentatively, standing before her, she waited for her sisters next words.
“I already know that you got hurt, but you’re lucky Kumi-san did...whatever she did.” The oldest of the two said, as she stood up, and circled around her sister, before stopping where she began.
“I didn’t mean too, but this one wolf came out of nowhere and-” Seira was cut off by her sister hugging her tightly, the faintest scent of salt hitting her sensitive nose. “I’m sorry.” She continued, wrapping her arms around Mieko.
“You’re such an idiot. Don’t hide your pain from me.”
“I wont.”
Feeling herself being pushed away, Seira looked down at her sister. “What?”
“You’re smothering me, and you smell sweaty. Get changed so we can go eat.” Mieko frowned, crinkling her nose, before swatting the taller shewolf.
“Help me out of these and changing will go by quicker.” The busty one grinned.
“Turn around then.”
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Rena had yet to move from her spot hovering over Jurina. She was determined to be there when she woke up. She owed Jurina, her life was now the young shewolf's. Rena didn't care what happened to her, she already lost everything but she didn’t want to lose Jurina too.
"Please wake up, J." Rena whispered.
As if hearing her, Jurina began to stir slowly, her eyes opening slowly, she saw two things before her, a waterskin and Rena. Feeling as if she’s been eating dirt, the freshly awoken wolf opened her mouth for the skin to enter her mouth, swallowing gulp after gulp, she finally pulled away from it, before attempting to sit up, but her arms felt extremely sore. “What happened?”
“I don’t really know, but everyone got healed.” Rena replied. She wasn’t sure of the name of the strange person who healed everyone. “Juri-”
Jurina silenced the girl with a hand, before tugging her closer. “Why are you still here? I thought you’d run off by now.” She asked the older Matsui, her tone cold as ice as she eyed the older shewolf.
Momentarily ignoring the ice she felt from the younger Matsui, Rena bowed her head. “I’m sorry.”
“You almost killed Yuka. She’s very important to me, she raised me, took care of me, and I almost lost her because of you. Why should I forgive you?”
Rena remained quiet, Jurina was right. She had no reason be to be forgiven whatsoever, so she sat there. “Whatever you want...I’ll do it. My life is yours.”
“Why?”
The older Matsui looked up, and the scent of salt hit her at full force. Jurina was crying, rubbing her eyes with the back of her arm. “I should kill you, but I can’t bring myself too.”
Although she knew she was pushing it, Rena enveloped the younger girl into her arms, expecting to be be rejected, but to her own surprise, Jurina held onto her tighter, burying her face into Rena’s chest. Her soft sobs continuing for the next couple of minutes, as the older of the two tried to comfort her to the best of her abilities.
“I love you, J.”
Sniffling, Jurina shook her head. “But you don’t even know me.”
“That won’t stop me. We have all the time in the world to get to know each other. I’m not going anywhere without being by your side. I’ll be your shield and sword if you want me to be.” Rena swore, tightening her hold on Jurina.
Jurina remained quiet, her tears still flowing from her eyes, but she felt a slight flutter in her heat at Rena’s confession. She knew that the older wolf’s words were honest, but it would take a lot of time, and a lot of trust for them to move on past being enemies.
“Is there anything you need? I can get it for you.” Rena offered, as she continued to rub the young girl’s back, thankfully her sobbing had died down.
“....I am kinda hungry….”
“Then I’ll get you some food. Wait here.” The older of the two said, as she attempted to break their embrace, but found herself still being held by Jurina. “Dont you want me to get you food?” She asked, peering down at the shewolf in her arms.
“Carry me. I don’t wanna stay in here all night.” Jurina mumbled.
“Alright.” Rena nodded, before swiftly picking the girl up. “Comfy?” She asked. Feeling a nod, she continued out of the tent, and relied on her nose to trace the scent of food.
The other shewolves were eyeing them as they passed by but most of them were looking at the caravan leader’s charge being carried like a baby the enemy that tried to kill them that morning. They didn’t mind the stares, though they were at an odd stage of their… relationship but each had a feeling that the only one they could rely on from now on is each other.
“Wait, I think I see Seira.” Jurina waved the blessedly busty shewolf over, making Rena stop. “Seira-san! Seira-san!”
The shewolf turned at the sound of her name, she’d change to a more comfortable set of robes that were less constricting than her armor. She raised an eyebrow when she saw Jurina, waving her over excitedly with Rena carrying her like a baby. Seira walked up to them, curious as to what Jurina wanted and their possible new ally.
As soon as the older shewolf reached them, Jurina started to ask questions. “Seira-san! Seira-san, where’s Yuka? How is she? I didn’t see her. Where is she? What happened? Everyone looks fine so what happened? I don’t understand. Can yo-”
“Slow down pup. I’ll answer your questions in a bit.” She ruffled Jurina’s hair, she’d always been fond of Jurina’s hyper personality but there are times that they can grate on her nerves. She turned her attention to Rena who looked so different from what she had heard. “Rena-san, it’s good to finally meet you. I’m Sato Seira, one of Yuka’s advisors. How are you?”
Rena blinked, a bit taken aback by being addressed politely. She bowed awkwardly at the older shewolf and tried not to stare at her breasts which was difficult because they were quite big.
“I’m… fine, thank you for asking.” She shifted Jurina in her arms, feeling uncomfortable at the civilized way Seira was addressing her. “We were heading to get some food. Would you like to come with us?”
Seira looked back at where she was standing earlier, it was the entrance to Yuka’s tent and she was about to debrief their leader on today’s events but she changed her mind when her hearing caught the sounds within the tent. It might be a while before they could see Yuka again.
She returned her attention to return and nodded. “We’ve moved the food tent so I’ll lead you two there.”
As they made their way to the food tent, Mieko had caught up with them briefly sharing a look with Seira at the odd duo following her younger sister. They didn’t know that the two Matsuis were mates yet and found it strange that they seem to be getting along just fine after trying to kill each other for several years.
Jurina had fired the same questions she had for Seira to Mieko but was once again denied from getting answers. She crossed her arms, pouting pitifully while still being carried by her former rival.
“Do they always treat you like this?” Rena asked, making sure that two shewolves in front of them couldn’t hear.
“Not always but…” Jurina’s shoulders slumped. “I want to know how Yuka is after what you… ah… did to her.”
“I’m sorry for hurting your mentor.” Rena apologized. Now that she was able to think clearly, she did truly feel remorse at hurting someone that’s important to her mate.
“It will take more than an apology for me to forgive you.” Jurina’s words cut through Rena and if the Sato sisters heard they exchange they do anything to show that they heard.
The food tent only had a few people in it, probably because most of them have decided to spend the rest of their night with their partners. Rena noted that none of her troops were in the tent and wondered where they were. She made a mental note to find their location then, she was loathe to admit it, maybe talk to Yuka about them and she should do next.
Although the one that had made her yield was Jurina. She would have considered the girl in higher position than her but the girl treated Yuka as the true leader and she will do the same. She allowed Jurina to get on her feet and the young shewolf was able to easily seat herself on the table chosen by the Sato sisters. She frowned a bit, wondering why Jurina made her carry her the whole when she can walk just fine as she seated herself next to the young shewolf.
“Okay.” Jurina started, placing an arm on the table as she leaned forward towards the Sato sisters. “Now tell me about Yuka. How is she? Where is she and how come every looks fine when we probably just had the biggest battle in Sakae’s history. Answer me!”
“Calm down, Jurina.” Mieko tried to pacify the insistent shewolf but Jurina was still glaring at them. She sighed, Yuka’s student had no patience. “Seira, get us some food while I answer Jurina’s questions.”
“Alright, is anything particular that you want?” When Mieko shook her head, she turned her gaze to Rena. “Rena-san, would you help me in getting the food? I don’t my hands are enough to handle the food Jurina will be eating.”
Rena nodded, taking a moment to ask Jurina what she wanted to eat and followed after Seira. As she walked next to the elder shewolf, Rena couldn’t help but feel… small. Mostly because of the imposing aura Seira has and, a little bit of the difference between Seira’s ‘size’ and her’s. She wondered how the older shewolf walked around with those blessed busts without falling over.
“It’s a good thing our cooks decided that this day is still worth cooking something.” Seira broke the silence between them and she started to prepare a few plates for her and Mieko. “I suggest you take a tray and take a few dishes with you. One plate won’t be enough for her.”
Rena acquiesced, doing as the older shewolf suggested and wondering why Seira was being helpful to her. Though Yuka had declared them to be allies now she wasn't sure where her place was supposed to be, all she knows was that she will treat whoever Jurina respects the same way as the younger shewolf will.
Seira watched Rena surreptitiously, the shewolf was the completely opposite of what the information they had gathered conveyed. She didn’t have that crazed look in her eyes, nor was she was chewing on her nails obsessively, nor was she sniffing the hair of the young shewolves. Instead she looked gentle, poised and, dare she say it, graceful. So it was a bit hard for her to put together the two contradicting ideas.
“I have a few questions for you.”
“I was waiting for you to start.” Rena replied, not looking up from the food laid out before her, her tray was almost full but she seemed to be looking for something in particular. “I can’t guarantee that I can answer all your questions.”
“That’s good enough for me.” Seira readied herself to remember all the information Rena will give her. Besides being Yuka’s advisor and weapons master, she was also the best interrogator that Sakae has to offer and she was quite happy that Rena was cooperating. “Where does your allegiance lie now?”
“To whomever Jurina is loyal to.”
“And that would be…?” Seira prodded.
“I assume that she’s loyal to Yuka.”
“She is.” Seira paused, thinking of what else she needed to ask. “And you're fine with following Yuka’s orders?”
“As I said, I’ll follow whomever Jurina is loyal to.”
Seira frowned, Rena was starting to come out like she didn’t have her own mind and would blindly follow anyone who gave her a bone. She glanced at their table and saw Jurina still grilling her sister with questions. She decided she should finish this up with one more question.
“Why do you follow Jurina so much? What is she to you?”
Rena’s hand stopped mid-way for reaching a bowl before continuing and Seira noted that the girl took the hot sauce. She answered a moment later, probably deciding what she should answer. “I… Jurina, she made me yield in combat and… my mate.”
Seira’s eyes widened, out of all the answer she was expecting Rena’s answer was not one of them. “I see...”
“I have everything that I need.” Rena said as she picked up her tray. “Let’s get back to our table.”
Seira nodded, Rena and Jurina as each other’s mate will be a piece of information that Yuka will need to know about immediately.
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