Chapter 19:Warnings: The usual, implied smut x2
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http://sei-tan48.tumblr.com/post/95357299033/the-outcast-and-the-exiled-chapter-19In the following days, the news of Yuka and Kumi’s upcoming bonding ceremony had put almost all of Sakae in a happy buzz. Many caravan leaders had sent gifts and promises to attend the feast that would follow after the ceremony; as much as they would love to see the bonding ceremony, everyone knew that it was private affair amongst those involved.
While the rest of Sakae was abuzzed about the news, Rena and her new companions were busy trying to find her army. After gathering a bit more information on the whereabouts of her army, they started to make their way to Yuka’s tent. They needed to hurry and if there were really no water sources in that direction, the faster they need to find her army or else they’ll die of dehydration.
Yuka’s guards allowed them to enter after a quick assessment that Rena isn’t a threat, they were still cautious around her. The trio was met with the sight of Yuka and Jurina tossing a chakram back and forth. Rena and Kanon’s eyes widened at the casual way the teacher and student played with the deadly weapon while Tani seemed eager to join them.
“Toss the chakram! I want to play!”
The two allowed Tani in effortlessly, and the three of them continued tossing the dangerous object around like it was a flat cake. Yuka noticed Rena’s uncomfortable glances as Jurina’s caught the chakram a bit differently than her and Tani. “Don’t worry. If our hands were softer, they would be cut up, but we’ve been doing this for a long time. Did you need something?”
Rena shook her head to rid the nervous bubble she had for Jurina’s safety. “Yes, I do. Based on the information what we have gathered, I have a rough, general idea on where my army is. The only problem is that the direction they decided to run off in has no water or food sources. I’m requesting a bit more help and supplies for the search.
Catching the flying disk, Yuka halted the small game, much to Tani’s displeasure. “I’m not too sure if anyone is willing to do anything but relax right now.”
Jurina frowned at those words. “I asked if you needed my help earlier.”
“I can handle myself just fine, J.” Rena rebuked in turn and turned her attention to her… new leader. “As I said, I’ll be needing more aid in finding them.”
“Well, I could help but I’m not your direct superior.” Yuka gestured to her student who was still frowning. “Jurina is your superior, you answer to her, remember?”
Rena cursed inwardly, she’d forgotten about that. She wasn’t used to having to report to someone, with her being the general of her own army for a long time and the new government that Yuka had established hadn’t settled in just yet, so it might take awhile for her to get used to it.
Jurina stood up straighter after being addressed by her teacher, she was happy that she was still someone Yuka values both as family as well as part of Sakae and for also having a legitimate reason for insisting that she help Rena even a little bit.
“Tell me what you need to find your army and I’ll provide it. As your superior, I have to ensure all my subordinates have all the resources they need.” Jurina stated in the most commanding tone she could muster.
Yuka looked away to try and suppress a snicker. Her student was still quite young and too adorable to be taken seriously. ‘She’s doing her best. Better not laugh at her or hurt her pride.’
Rena, on the other hand, felt her ire rise. Jurina’s words made sense but still she didn’t liked being ordered around. It felt like the younger shewolf was being condescending towards her. She could feel her hand starting to itch, she wanted to wipe that smug grin on Jurina’s face with her fist.
As if sensing the rising tension between the former rivals, Yuka cleared her throat and gestured to the tent’s exit. “It’s best that you discuss this somewhere else. I still have my own work to do and Rena, I’d like to borrow Tani and Kanon for a little while. I promise I’ll send to you once I’m done with them.”
“Alright.” Rena acquiesced, bidding her new companions a quick goodbye before exiting the tent.
Jurina was about to run after her but turned to look at her teacher when her name was called. “Try not to kill each other or other people.”
“We’ll do our best.” The younger shewolf assured then left.
Yuka returned to the desk where the rest of her work was still piled up. She’ll work on them later but has a small matter to address first. Sakae’s new Alpha focused her attention on Tani and Kanon. They were an odd duo with Kanon’s shy demeanor and Tani’s boundless energy but somehow they still worked well and became Seira’s favorite agents. She hope that the two of them will still be successful in the task she’s about to give them.
“So, boss what did you need us for?” Tani asked, grinning excitedly. She loved getting missions, tracking, sniffing around for information and just poking her muzzle in other people’s business.
“Tani, please address our leader with some respect.” Kanon reprimanded her partner, pinching the shewolf’s cheek.
Yuka grinned at their interaction, they were so cute and so soothing. “It’s fine and as for the task that I’m about to give you two… actually I have a question to ask first.”
Tani and Kanon placed all their attention on their leader, waiting patiently for the question to come.
“How confident are you two with your matchmaking skills?”
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Jurina followed after Rena as soon as her foot exited the tent, the older shewolf seemed to be clenching her fists in anger, but other than that she seemed to have a calm mask on. The older shewolf was walking away from her in a brisk pace and Jurina had to jog to catch up to her from time to time. They reached the tent they had silently agreed to share, it was one of their efforts to avoid hurting anyone else during their spats.
Taking a deep breath, she approached her. “Rena, why won’t you let me help?” She asked, placing a hand on her shoulder, only to have Rena shrug it off.
“Because it’s
MY army, and I need to do this
ALONE. I can’t depend on you for everything, J. I have to show my worth here, and the first step in doing so, is saving my people.” Rena hissed out, still irritated by Jurina’s consistent nagging to help
“You being stubborn isn't getting you anywhere!” Jurina snapped. her emotions getting to the best of her. “I’m just trying to help, but you’re pushing me away. Why won’t you let me in?” The younger of the two demanded, their argument getting way more personal than intended. She reached out for Rena again, but this time only to have her arm caught, as Rena turned around.
“Don’t touch me.”
Jurina’s eyes widened at the intense fire burning in the older shewolf’s eyes, she tried to pull her arm back, but Rena’s grip on it was too tight.
“Do you want to know why I’m pushing you away, J?” Rena asked, tugging Jurina closer to her, she curiously looked around, not seeing anyone around. “You just being around me tempts me into marking you. But you’re too young, much too young. Sharing a tent with you, as much as I love it, it’s making me suffer. Watching my mate sleep, but unable to sleep with her, I haven’t gotten much sleep around you.”
Jurina swallowed nervously, feeling a bit guilty. She wasn’t aware those small things were affecting Rena so much.
“I could mark you right here and just end the endless pain I feel as I long for you.” Rena whispered, her mouth inching closer and closer to Jurina’s exposed collarbone, her lips just ghosting over the skin. “But I wont. Because I love you, J.” She finished, as she placed a kiss on the skin.
The younger general felt as if she was going to pass out, as the warm tingling she felt from Rena’s lips continued to spread from the spot it touched, Jurina wasn’t even aware that she was blushing, until she felt a hand on her cheek, she didn’t even know her hand was free.
Placing her hand on Jurina’s shoulder, she roughly pushed her away, causing the younger of the two to snap to her senses. “Now do you see? The power of our bond is driving me nuts. If you come with me….you’ll only be a distraction.”
Jurina bit her lip, as she took in all the information. “I understand, but I’m still going to help you one way or another. I’ll have my best lieutenant help you, and her personal best 10 warriors. Whatever you need of them, they shall do it. Will you accept that, Rena?”
Rena was quiet for a moment, before exhaling. “Yes. I’ll accept.”
Even though previously warned not to touch the older shewolf, Jurina couldn’t help it. She was a touchy-feely kinda wolf. She reached out and grabbed Rena’s hand and squeezed it. “Thank you.”
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Sayaka couldn’t help but to watch on in jealousy, as Miyuki and Kumi cuddled right before her. She didn’t mind Kumi visiting and all, but she honestly didn’t expect her to stay this long, usually she would be here around half an hour and then return to Yuka. But here she was, cuddling her mate, and Miyuki was fully aware of the heated glances being shot their way.
The kitsune also took this as a chance to explains some things about her changes, Miyuki was the one that paid most attention while Sayaka did her best. They didn’t expect that their little girl was more than human and a powerful one too.
Just so long as Kumi was in her arms, she was safe for another moment. The young Kitsune wasn’t aware of what she just put herself between, she just wanted to spend time with her family, and Miyuki’s warm embrace was second best to Yuka’s, but just as nice.
Miyuki sent a smirk over to Sayaka, who was silently fuming where she sat, deciding to groom her tail, the appendage would twitch every time she heard a giggle, her ears were standing at attention, trying to pick up on the whispering going on between the two.
Stifling a yawn, Kumi looked out of the tent’s flap, and could barely see the sun’s rays. “I’ve been here so long. I should return back to Yuka’s side, or else she’ll overwork herself.” She said, just missing the frown on Miyuki’s face, and the smirk on Sayaka’s.
“We’ll see you at dinner then.” Sayaka waved, watching the young woman go, and once she couldn’t hear her footsteps anymore, she pounced her mate, who was trying to escape as well. “Where do you think you’re going? Hmm?”
“I wasn’t going anywhere.” Miyuki replied nervously, she was cursing herself for teasing the wolf, while Kumi was with them, she was hoping that the young woman would stay, if only to put off the inevitable of when Sayaka finally got her paws on her.
“That’s what I thought.” Sayaka smiled, before getting back up. Not a moment later, she flung Miyuki on her shoulder, and moved her to the other side of the tent, where they once were hours before. “I do believe I was punishing you.” The shewolf purred, as she lay her mate onto their bed, a hand running down her mate’s body.
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“Yuka, are you finished with today’s work?” Kumi asked, upon entering their tent. She was hoping that her mate was finished, but based on the still high pile of documents, she already got her answer. “Did you do anything after I left you?” She asked, a frown marring her face.
Yuka’s head shot up as she heard her mate scolding her. “I did, but Jurina came by, then Rena did as well. I had to stop them from killing each other again, so that took up a lot of time.” The shewolf sighed, pinching the bridge of her nose. She was still recovering from her personal talk with Kanon and Tani. Tani proved that maybe she should give the cooks a small warning about her sugar intake.
Hearing Kumi move, a small groan left her mouth, as her soft hands began to massage her shoulders, and Yuka felt as if body was melting under Kumi’s touch. “You’re so tense. Are you stressing over something again?”
“I want to say that I’m not, but I’d be lying.” Yuka replied silently, before turning in her seat, and bringing Kumi into her lap. “How about I start teaching you about trade. That should take my mind off things for a bit, then we can go get dinner?”
Kumi nodded, eagerly awaiting for Yuka to begin. She was very curious on the things that Yuka has to deal with on a daily basis and wanted to learn all of them as much as possible, hoping that in the future she might be able to help the shewolf. Even just a little bit.
“Are you familiar with the currencies that we trade with humans?”
“A little bit.” Kumi replied, the few times she’d seen any type of monetary exchange was when she was being sold. She still didn’t like remembering that time and quickly banished that thought.
As if sensing her discomfort Yuka’s hand started to rub her lower back and Kumi relaxed in to her touch. “We usually barter, exchanging goods directly for other goods without using any currency and if money isn’t available.”
The shewolf reached for a large bag placed on the desk, it looked quite heavy and Kumi had been curious on what was inside but hadn't had the chance to look in to it. With Kumi on Yuka’s lap, the shewolf wasn’t able to look into the bag for what she was reaching for and had a little frown on her face as she felt around. Kumi found that look on Yuka quite adorable and was quite tempted to lean herself heavily on the shewolf so that she could watch Yuka’s frown deepen as she struggled to reach into the bag.
“There we go!” Yuka exclaimed triumphantly, a few things on the table. The sound they made caused Kumi’s attention to focus on the items. “These are what we call dinar or dinarii. They’re mostly made of gold, silver and bronze, and the value between the two varies.”
Kumi picked them up, looking them over curiously. “How does the value differ?”
“One gold dinar is worth five silver dinars and a silver dinar is worth ten bronze dinars.” Yuka took a dinar from Kumi’s and flipped it, Kumi found that little sound it made a bit pleasant. “Humans use dinar to trade with us but with the other wolf clans, we don’t use them. I prefer trading with the other clans since humans like to cheat.”
Kumi agreed, her experiences with humans so far had not been all that pleasant and Yuka mentioned something that had caught her curiosity. “Can you tell me about the other clans? I know about your clan-”
“
Our clan.” Yuka corrected, giving her mate a quick kiss. “You are a part of my home now.”
Kumi blushed, Yuka seemed to be able to make her do that without any effort at all. “I know about… our clan and Sayaka has told me about Namba. Are there other clans?”
“There are exactly four clans that exists at this time. Akiba and Hakata are the other two.” She adjusted Kumi on her lap, so she could reach for one of the scrolls on the desk.
It was easier this time because Kumi was genuinely curious about the other clans. Her race had been dwindling for the past several years, due to the difficulty in reproducing as well as being hunted down and she spent most of her life, hiding and trying to survive. It didn’t allow much time to study the other races around her.
The shewolf spread out a map on the desk, using the dinars that she’d taken out to stop it from rolling to itself.
“This is Sakae.” She placed her index finger on the right side of the map, tapping on it lightly. There were no images on it, except for a large tent which she assumed was Yuka’s camp. She then moved to the opposite side of the map, where there little images of dense trees. “This is your surrogate parent’s home, Namba. Human settlements are spread out but are nowhere near any of the clans.”
“Sayaka and Miyuki came all that way just to get here?” She looked at Yuka. “There must be a good reason, why they came all the way here.”
“Sayaka did mention that but she hasn’t given any further details. At first I didn’t want to help... but I owe her a lot and when the time comes, I’d like to go back to Namba with them and help her whatever problem they have.”
“You’re leaving me here?” Kumi asked worriedly and Yuka vehemently shook her head.
“I wouldn’t dream of it!” Kumi looked away but Yuka cupped her mate’s cheek, making Kumi look back at her. “We are bonded, I will always want to be near you, I will always long to have in my arms and more than I love you. I would crawl out of hell and back just so I could be with you.”
Kumi light slapped Yuka’s shoulder, the blush she managed to fight off earlier had returned full force. “Stop saying embarrassing things!”
“But what I’m saying is true.”
“Can we get back to talking about the clans?” Kumi whined. “I don’t want to slap you harder from all the things you say.”
Yuka laughed, even though Kumi looked a little more mature than before she was still adorable and Yuka thanked the gods for Sayaka and Miyuki for leading her to Kumi.
“Alright, if you want but that things I say will something that you will bear for the rest of our lives.”
“I’m fine with that just try to keep it in control.”
Yuka tried to suppress a smile and placed a finger on the upper part of the map, it had mountains clumped together. “This here is Akiba, they live in the mountains and little is known about them. They are... recluses and prefer to mind their own business, rarely venturing out of their territory to mingle with the other clans but we’ve encountered a group of them wanting to trade with us a few times.”
“What goods do they trade with you?”
“Um… well.” Yuka swallowed nervously, the shewolves she encountered from Akiba were… interesting as well as the products they wanted to trade with them. When her caravan encountered them, many couples often crowd over them and more than once, Seira had goaded her into buying their products. Something about rewarding her personal guards for all their hard work but Yuka wasn’t sure why they needed Akiba’s products, her guards had no intention on bedding with her.
She didn’t have a reason to purchase them then but then there’s her mate that might be open to… exploring. Yuka shook her head, there will be time for that later and she didn’t think she could explain what Akiba trades with her mate, without making Kumi faint from embarrassment. So she opted to lie, a little bit. “I’m not sure, really. I’ve never seen their goods up close and my advisors are the one that deals with them most the time.”
Kumi nodded, she still wanted to know more about Akiba but maybe she could ask Seira or Mieko more about that clan later.
“And I nearly forgot!” The shewolf exclaimed, scratching the back of her head sheepishly. “Though we have four clans, there are still shewolves that don’t belong to a clan.”
“How come?”
“Each shewolf is born to a clan, most of the time we stay with the clan we were born in for the rest of our lives and when we reach a certain age, we get this need to look for something.” Yuka explained. “Whatever it is that they search for it depends on each wolf, some would be actively seeking their mate, try find where they fit in with each clan or look for a clan where they belong. We call it a Walkabout.”
“What was yours?” Kumi asked, this little bit of information about Yuka was not something she wanted to pass up on.
The shewolf frowned as she tried to recall her younger days. “I wasn’t sure but the need to search stopped when I found Jurina and I was lucky to have found her.”
“Why?”
“If I didn’t I might have ended up like those that didn’t belong to a clan, those that don’t find what they were searching end up looking for it for their whole life or just give up. They’re rogues and generally not pleasant to deal with.” Yuka growled. “We even encountered a pack that tried to steal our food.”
“And Hakata?” Kumi asked, she was still curious about these rogues but they didn’t seem to be a fun topic to talk about.
“Hakata might be everyone’s favorite.” Yuka smiled widely at her mate, she pointed to a spot at the bottom of map. There was an image of a system of lakes but all somehow converged in the center where a waterfall was drawn. “The reason why it’s well loved amongst the different clans is that that’s where most of the pups are. The waters near Hakata are blessed by the goddess of fertility, Ohori, and many bondmates that want to have their own pup or want to adopt one go there.”
“Is that why Sayaka was surprised that I got pregnant?” She still remember Sayaka’s reaction when she found out that she was pregnant.
“To be honest, I was surprised too but I think your heritage as a kitsune allowed it to happen.”
“If we weren’t hunted down, our race would have the same numbers as yours. It would have been easy to repopulate because we’re naturally fertile.”
Kumi noticed Yuka’s ears twitch and she heard a light thumping from behind Yuka. The shewolf made Kumi face her, straddling the shewolf’s lap. She gasped when she felt Yuka’s grasp her butt, making her grind her center against the shewolf’s taut stomach.
“Yuka!”
“You know I still plan to have more than just one pup with you.” The shewolf whispered, her lips ghosting over the bonding mark on Kumi’s collarbone. “You’re fertile which makes it easier for me.”
Kumi was about to slap the shewolf but her handed ended up tugging on Yuka’s hair when the shewolf’s mouth latched on to her mark. She pulled on Yuka’s hair harder, making the shewolf pull away and Kumi leaned forward to kiss her wolf.
When they pulled away, Kumi halted Yuka’s roaming hands with her own. “You keep saying these things just to embarrass me.”
“I was actually hoping that the things I say would be enough to get you going.” Yuka joked.
“Don’t ruin the mood.” This time Kumi managed to smack the shewolf’s shoulder then she began to massage the shewolf’s shoulders. “You’re still stressed from today.”
“It’s been an eventful day.” Yuka sighed out, she saw mischievous glint in Kumi’s eyes and she narrowed her eyes at her mate. “Are you up to something?”
Kumi planted a small kiss on Yuka’s lips. “Only good things. Now sit back and relax.”
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“Still upset with me?” Mieko asked, as she continued reading one of her scrolls, her sister has been sighing loudly ever since they returned back to their tent. She didn’t know if she was amused or annoyed with Seira’s antics, as she couldn’t keep still. One moment she was polishing her armor and sharpening her blades, the next she was working out.
But now Seira was wearing a frown, while shooting doe-eyes at the older Sato. Mieko knows exactly why her sister was acting this way, but she didn’t feel like apologizing just yet, she wanted her sister to suffer a bit longer. Finishing up with her scroll, she took the paperweights off, and rolled it up neatly, before putting it away safely.
There was so much to do and even more now after the battle. She had made sure that their scribes recorded everything that happened on that day, they were a lazy bunch, spending their days doodling parchments instead of doing anything useful. There was also the burials that she had to arrange, an obligation that was supposed to be Yuka but she didn’t want to stress her leader out more.
Stretching out her body, Mieko groaned as her bones popped back into place. Looking back at her sister, she found Seira too had moved from her spot, glancing about, she tried to see where she had gone off too, but she didn’t see her sister. Hearing an exhale, she reacted too slowly, as she was pounced, a big grey wolf hovering over her body.
“Seira! Get off of me.” She commanded, trying to sit up, but the weight of her sister in this form was a lot more greater, and harder for her to deal with. The wolf huffed, before making herself comfortable on her sister. “You're not letting me go until I apologize huh?”
Seira shook her head.
Sighing, Mieko allowed her head to fall back onto the ground. “Fine. I’m sorry I almost made your oh so sensitive gag reflex activate with my tea. There. Can you get off of me now, you’re not exactly as light as you used to be.”
The younger Sato shifted, and frowned at the last words her sister muttered. “Are you calling me fat?”
“If you were fat, I would of told you that already. What I meant is that you're exactly exactly as light as you used to be years ago, when you used to love laying on top of me.” The older of the two sighed, resting her hand on Seira’s head, ruffling her hair the way she used to when they were little, causing Seira’s tail to thump on the ground.
“That’s because I grew up big and strong to protect you.” Seira beamed happily, snuggling more onto Mieko’s chest.
“Yes yes, you’re big and strong, and to remain big and strong you have to eat. So we should head to dinner soon.”
Seira only snuggled closer, she wasn’t quite ready to leave her sister’s warm body for food, no matter how tempting it sounds right now. “In a few. I wanna stay like this.”
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“We should get dinner.” Miyuki suggested breathlessly.
She had tried her best not to goad Sayaka into taking her again but the shewolf had woken her up suddenly by turning her onto her stomach, before Sayaka did pleasurable things to her body for what felt like several hours. Miyuki was no match against Sayaka’s insatiable lust for her.
“Just a little more.” Sayaka argued, she leaned down and licked off a bead of sweat from her mate’s lower back. She was careful not to add any pressure to the bruise that had a distinct shape of a hand. She might have held on to her mate a little to hard at some point and Sayaka promised to herself to treat her mate gently in the following days.
“Please, Sayaka… I don’t think my body could take anymore.” Miyuki pleaded. She felt the bed shift and Sayaka’s concerned face entered her line of vision.
“Did I hurt you?”
“No, you didn’t.” Miyuki reassured and she tried to turn on her back, wincing a bit from the slight sting she felt from her butt. She couldn’t believe that Sayaka actually bit her there just to drive the point that she belonged to the shewolf. It was a ridiculous and childish thing to do but she should have expected that her wolf can be such an idiot at times. Sayaka was her idiot.
When she had successfully maneuvered on to her back, Miyuki opened up her arms for Sayaka to fall into and the shewolf contentedly placed her head on Miyuki’s breasts. Her rightful place and favorite spot to rest on.
“I would love to do this all day but I don’t have the strength and stamina your people have.” Miyuki continued, idly scratching the wolf’s ear. “I’m still human. I hope you don’t mind that.”
“You being human is a part that I love about you.” Sayaka replied. “You’re the only one who can make me weak in the knees just by smiling. You’re not weak.”
Miyuki hummed happily. “Just by smiling, huh?”
“You have more charming points that I could count but I prefer that you only show them to me and no one else.”
“How would I know which one that you like?”
Sayaka frowned. “I like all of them.”
Miyuki laughed, the sound was pleasant to Sayaka’s ears and the shewolf was happy that she was able to make her mate do that sound. “Sayaka, help me up. I don’t think I can move my body on my own.”
“Are you sure you're alright? I can run to the food tent to get food for the two of us.” Sayaka asked, she pulled away and started to look over her mate’s body.
“I’m fine. I just want to be pampered by you.” Miyuki smiled and the shewolf returned it like the idiot she was before going around the room to gather her mate’s clothes.
She put them in a neat pile by the bedside table before running over to where there were several jugs of water were as well as a basin and a towel that they used to wash their face or hands. She poured a liberal amount of water on the basin, picked up the towel and walked back towards her mate.
“You don’t have to do that.” Miyuki stated.
“I want to pamper you and I think you might want the blood from some of my bites wiped off.” The shewolf said the last part a bit sheepishly.
Sayaka soaked the towel in the basin, squeezing off the extra water before using it on Miyuki. She was careful not to hurt her mate and, and counted all the bite marks and bruises that marred Miyuki’s usually flawless skin. The shewolf felt a bit guilty at this but then the she remembered how Miyuki loved being handled a bit roughly and Sayaka certainly didn’t mind.
Sayaka was swift and effective in cleaning Miyuki but her touches were gentle and Miyuki found Sayaka’s efforts eandering as she watched. When Sayaka was done and satisfied with her work she put the basin and towel away, making a mental note to tidy up later.
“Do you have something for the bruises? I could apply them on you, if you need me to.”
“I have one in my medicine bag.” She gestured to their things on the opposite end of the tent and Sayaka quickly got up to retrieve them. “It’s the green vial!”
Sayaka returned to Miyuki’s side as soon as she found it then uncapped the bottle and the scent of flowers hit her nose. The shewolf was expecting something pungent as she associated most types medications smell that way.
“Remember all those flowers you gave me?” Miyuki asked as Sayaka started to apply the ointment on her bruises. The effect was immediate and coupled with Sayaka’s hands, it felt amazing.
“I never found out what you do with those. I’ve never seen you display them.”
“They were too soggy with your spit for me to display and the stems were broken.” Miyuki said and noticed the way Sayaka’s ears folded against her head. “I didn’t throw them away if that’s what you think. They were your gifts. Since I couldn’t put them out for display I used them to make some ointments.”
Sayaka nodded and was glad that Miyuki found something useful with the flowers she used to give her. “So I’m guessing this ointment is made from the flowers I gave you?”
“Arnica is good for treating bruises.” Miyuki slowly sat up, taking the vial from Sayaka’s hands and straddling her wolf. She held Sayaka’s face in her hands and gave the shewolf a slow deep kiss, pulling away before it could any farther. “Thank you, I feel much better now.”
“Do need help in getting in your clothes?”
“No, I think that if you touch me, we’ll end up missing dinner.” Miyuki carefully declined. “But I won’t mind if you helped me walk. I don’t think I can stand up for a long time.”
“I’m sorry.” Sayaka apologized, if she was in her wolf form she would be on her belly whining and crawling by Miyuki’s feet. “I shouldn’t have gotten carried away.”
Miyuki giggled, Sayaka looked so adorable when she had her ears folded but as much as she loved seeing that look on her mate she didn’t want her mate to feel guilty. She wouldn’t mind doing it again sometime either.
“Don’t be sorry, just warn me next time when you think you can get me pregnant without going to Hakata.” Miyuki stated, pulling away from the shewolf who seemed ready to burst from how hard she was blushing.
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Fortunately, while they were dressing Sayaka’s libido seemed to be miraculously dormant and was mostly watching Miyuki put her clothes on. Since the girl still couldn’t stand or walk for a long, Sayaka had opted to carry Miyuki on her back.
The food tent was crowded as usual but they were able to find a seat with Yuka and Kumi. Sayaka sniffed, she could smell Yuka all over her little girl and though she had accepted their relationship, she didn’t want to know anything about their sex life. When they were close enough to the table, Sayaka let Miyuki slip off her back and made sure that her mate was seated comfortably before telling Miyuki that she’ll get them food for the both of them.
Kumi watched her surrogate parents curiously, usually it was Miyuki who was getting food for them and Sayaka would rarely be the one to do it. There was also that fact that they entered with Miyuki on Sayaka’s back and Sayaka seemed to hovering protectively around Miyuki more than she usually does.
Kumi scooted closer to Miyuki. “Miyuki, are you alright? You look tired.”
Miyuki turned to face Kumi and held out her arms, gesturing the kitsune to cuddle with her. Kumi laid her head comfortably on Miyuki’s shoulder while wrapping her arms around the older girl’s waist and Miyuki’s hand started to run through her hair. Cuddling like this had become a normal sight for a lot of people in the camp and Yuka didn’t even question it while she watched, instead she continued eating her meal and tried not to touch the food that Kumi liked.
“I’m okay. Sayaka just got carried away earlier.” Miyuki explained and Kumi frowned a little confused at the older girl’s explanation. She looked up and saw the mark on her neck looked fresh and been bitten once again recently.
Kumi pulled back and noticed the fading bruises that Miyuki’s clothes failed to hide. She frowned, crossing her arms cutely and Miyuki ruffled the girl’s hair. “I told you, I’m fine. Sayaka didn’t hurt me too much.”
“But still…”
“I’ll recover faster, if I get cuddles.” Miyuki bartered and Yuka who was watching the exchange the whole time, suppressed a snicker at how fast her kitsune returned to cuddling Miyuki.
The caravan leader, however, shot a concerned look at Miyuki but the girl waved her off and once again returned to her food.
Sayaka returned with a tray full of food and drink for her and Miyuki. About to place the tray down, the shewolf couldn’t help but notice the glare she was receiving from her little girl. Clearing her throat she opened her mouth. “Did I do something wrong?”
“You hurt, Miyuki.” Sayaka opened her mouth but wasn’t sure what she wanted to say and Kumi continued. “Sayaka… you should know your strength by now that Miyuki can’t handle everything that you give her!”
The shewolf shot a helpless look at Miyuki but her mate seemed to be preoccupied in sending weird hand signals to Yuka who had a confused look on her face. She looked back at Kumi and her little girl was still on her tirade.
“...so you should try to control yourself next time!”
Sayaka didn’t know what to say but she gave Kumi a little bow and apologized for going too far with her surrogate mother. This moment was a little too surreal and bewildering for the shewolf.
“You should apologize to Miyuki too!”
Sayaka did so and Yuka who had had enough amusement for the night, decided that her fellow Alpha needed to be rescued. She took her mate’s hand and Kumi allowed herself to be pulled on to Yuka’s side.
“I’m sure Sayaka will be more careful next time but you need to finish your food, kitsune. Our pup will need a lot of nutrition to grow strong.”
Kumi obliged, her glare had lessened a little bit but Sayaka was a bit shaken up. Miyuki took one of the plates that Sayaka brought on the tray and the shewolf hesitantly sat on Miyuki’s side, trying to hide herself from Kumi.
“What was that about?” Sayaka surreptitiously asked.
Miyuki shrugged her shoulders, taking a long satisfying gulp from her cup before answering her wolf. “Well… she’s pregnant. She might have been having mood swings. I’m surprised that she hasn’t been showing them earlier. Mieko told me a bit how the pregnancy progresses for your people. It’s similar to humans but without the morning sickness and takes less time than humans.”
Sayaka’s ears perked up, she doesn’t know about humans except for the fact that they’re a bunch of anthropomorphic bag of dicks. So the information Miyuki was giving about human pregnancy interested her.
“What’s morning sickness? Is that some illness you get in the morning only?”
“No, whoever called that morning sickness is a dumb bastard that should be submerged in boiling blood upside down with their feet on fire.”
Sayaka reeled back, she felt a sliver of fear from what her mate just said and it didn’t help that she stabbed her steak with murderous intent. Noticing Sayaka recoiling in fear, Miyuki’s face shifted back to normal, but it only made her look scarier.
“Basically morning sickness makes pregnant women really sick, usually unable to keep whatever they ate down. It’s really terrible from what I’ve seen. I honestly don’t look forward to going through it, but then again I could be lucky and not experience it at all. It’s very rare that a human female doesn’t go through it.”
Sayaka laid her hand on her mate’s hip and stroked it. “We could always adopt, I’d hate to put you through that…”
“But I want to have your children.” Miyuki kissed her wolf and Sayaka returned it, pulling her mate close to her.
Sayaka had a feeling there was difficulties to encounter compared in human pregnancies compared to her own people and she promised to herself to do everything she can to prepare in the future.
Yuka cleared her throat, interrupting the love birds. Sayaka glared at her fellow Alpha for interrupting her time with her mate but shied away when she noticed Kumi still glaring at her.
“I just want to inform you two that we’ll start on the bonding ceremony tomorrow morning. You won’t be seeing me and Kumi until the next day.”
“How long will it take for the two of your to finish the mehndi?” Miyuki asked, she was the one that asked most of the questions about the bonding ceremony and was excited to help in anyway she can. Or make Sayaka do everything.
With a little bit of persuasion, Sayaka would be willing to follow her orders.
“A whole day maybe. You’ll be able to see us on the following day and help us finish the mehndi.” Yuka explained, taking a sip from her cup before continuing. “But for tomorrow, you’ll only have to wait for us. So feel free to go about your day as you like.”
“So this is all there is to the bonding ceremony? I thought there would be more.” Sayaka commented. In Namba, bonding ceremonies were lavish and fancy, often leading to the usual bout of consuming barrels and barrels of alcohol.
“Adding the feast at the end makes it a bit different than normal Sakae bonding ceremonies.” Yuka replied. “Even if we show up later, it would only be for a little while, as the second part of the ceremony begins.”
Kumi blushed at those words, while at the same time, she felt a hand on her leg. She was happy that the low table was able to hide Yuka’s hand.
As the discussion continued, Yuka noticed a moving blur heading their way, followed by the familiar scent of her charge. “Hello Jurina.” The shewolf greeted, suppressing a snicker as the young wolf started cursing. “Were you trying to sneak up on me, Pup? You’ll have to try harder than that.”
Jurina muttered some words to herself, as she sat down besides Kumi, ignoring her teacher’s words. It was if a dark cloud was hovering over her head, as she wasn’t her usual happy self. Noticing the wolf’s mood, Kumi nudged her with her elbow. “Something wrong?”
She shook her head, before placing it on the table. Everyone watched in disbelief, but Kumi didn’t give up, she knew it wasn’t a good idea for one to bottle up their emotions. Grabbing Jurina’s arm, in an amazing show of strength, she forced the shewolf back up, before tugging her head to her chest.
Jurina blinked in confusion, but she later signed, as a hand started petting her head. Her tail could be seen wagging behind her slumped form. “I’m not letting you go until you tell me what’s wrong.”
Yuka looked on in amusement, and mild jealousy, as Jurina was being forced to share what was bothering her, something she wasn’t too good with doing as she grew up, the young shewolf prefered to keep it to herself and solve her own problems but in the end Yuka was the one that actually resolves them. Jurina remained silent for another moment, unsure if she wants to share what’s on her mind, but Kumi’s gentle coaxing made her want too.
“Its Rena’s fault I’m like this….She told me some things…” Jurina paused for a moment, wondering if she should tell Kumi or not. After a few seconds of thinking, she opted not too, deeming them too embarrassing. “...that I’m not going to tell you.”
“Is it that personal?” The Kitsune asked, scratching behind the young girl’s ear.
Jurina practically melted under the touch, her eyes closing in satisfaction as she buried her face into Kumi’s chest. They were so soft, she understood why her mentor could become obsessed with them.
“Hey now, pup. That’s my spot!” Yuka complained and Jurina nuzzled her face in.
After a moment Jurina sat up, smiling brightly at them, especially at Kumi. “I think I’m okay now! Thank you, Kumi-san!”
The young shewolf leaned forward, planting her lips on Kumi gratefully. All the noise in the room came to a sudden halt as everyone looked on in shock, a few seconds later the pup pulled away a little nervously. Kumi’s eyes were widened from her sudden display of affection but what caught Jurina’s attention was presence that loomed behind Kumi.
She looked up to see her teacher standing over the girl she just kissed, her eyes hidden by the shadow of her hair but Jurina could feel the fury emanating from them.
“I think you should run, pup.” Sayaka suggested with a barely suppressed ssexy beast.
Jurina shifted her form, her fur the same shade as Yuka’s but with a white patch on her left eye as well as on her tail’s tip and jumped over the table, uncaring if she stepped on a few dishes in her haste. Then sped towards the tent’s exit.
“Come back here, you
mongrel!” Sakae’s Alpha yelled before changing forms and running after her wayward student.
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