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It was already an afternoon inside one local inn. Finally, Goeniko opens her eyes. While she lies on the side, the blonde narrows her gaze and silently groans. For now, all she did was stare at the wall. More so, this is the first time in her life when she wants to stay in bed all day and do anything. Besides, it is so warm and comfortable under the blankets.

Suddenly, the memories of yesterday flash inside her head. The touch, the scent, and smell of that silver-haired woman – it felt so vivid, so real. For sure, it made the young nun widen her eyes and cover her mouth. Goeniko could even feel how the sudden heat in her cheeks.

After immediately sitting up, the blonde tosses away the blanket. For sure, Goeniko felt like the heavy rock was removed from her chest, as she perceives with her eyes wearing a sky-blue nightdress.

'Perhaps, it was just a dream. However, why did I see Orochi in a demon's shape? More importantly, why didn't she stop me? I don't understand…' — Or so, the blue-eyed nun wonders. Although, such a dream left her with so many unanswered questions. Yet, Goeniko decides to forget it. Besides, she needs to prepare for a new day.

However, a calm voice next to her returned the blonde to this world ‘‘Good morning~ How are you feeling?’’.

As the blue-eyed nun turns her head towards the direction of that voice, she gets alerted. It appears to be a young man with short silver fluffy hair is sitting at the bedside. He is wearing a black t-shirt and a pair of white pants. Yet, Goeniko instantly moves to the corner of the bed and sits on her lap. Now, she grabs the nearest pillow, the blonde hugs it. ‘Just how this little thief got here? I swear that I locked the door yesterday. One wrong step and you will regret messing with me.’ — Or so, she wonders.

While she silently stares at the stranger, he asks in a concerned tone “Is there anything wrong?”.

“Who are you? And how did you get here?” — Goeniko indignantly asks while tightly holding the pillow in her arms. The fluffy silver-head only smiles at her reaction. Although, the blonde adds while frowning “What's so funny? It's rude to stare at others. Perhaps, such words as “good manners” are unfamiliar to you, foolish boy.”.

Despite her intimidating staring, this fellow only chuckles while holding his chin. “It seems that you still have difficulties to tell who am I, Goeniko.” — The young man calmly answers.

The blonde dumbfounded stares for a while at the fluffy silver-head ‘‘ Wait… How do you know my name?’’. After a short pause, she speaks up in a doubtful tone “It cannot be… is that you, Orochi? But how? I do not get at all…”. Lastly, she puts the hugged pillow aside.

‘‘Took your time~’’ – Or so, Orochi replies in a nearly singing voice. However, the silver-haired man gets confused as Goeniko leans close to him. He only asks while keeping his poker face ‘‘Is everything alright?’’.

‘‘I need to see something by myself.’’ — The blonde replies with such a determined gaze. After taking a deep breath, Goeniko grasps with one hand Orochi’s t-shirt and lifts it. For sure, that interested look on her face while studying his abs and chest amused this young man.

‘‘It does look the same as the one, which that woman had… ’’. - Goeniko remarks on a familiar-looking tattoo.

Yet, she needed something more to convince herself. When the nun releases his t-shirt, she places her hands on his cheeks. As her palms move up, she begins to gently stroke Orochi’s hair. Now, the blonde soften her gaze ‘‘Your hair is so soft as well. There is no mistake. It is you. However, why are you looking like this?’’.

‘‘ ‘Why?’ I wonder… Perhaps, because this is my human form. Thanks to you, now, I can use it again.’’ — The fluffy silver-head casually explains.

However, Goeniko only gives a puzzled look ‘‘Human form? But you look so different since I saw you yesterday. Who, in the Lord’s name, are you?’’.

Orochi chuckles at such a reaction and starts to explain in a confident voice ‘‘Have you figured out yet? I am a shape-shifting demon who invades people's dreams and obtains life force from them by giving the most pleasant dreams. Fortunately, we, demons, do not need to see what you dream about when we feed on you. Unfortunately, when I accidentally peek at what humans dream about, I always feel disappointed. But this is not what you want to know, right? Do such words like succubus or incubus ring a bell?’’.

For sure, her senses that Orochi is not from this world were right. More importantly, what happened yesterday was not just an accident.

However, learning that her experiences were just a dream suddenly upsets the nun and makes her feel betrayed. She even lowers her arms and her gaze. Lastly, Goeniko tells herself in a gloomy voice ‘‘So, it was just a dream… How foolish and shameful of me. I’m so sorry if you have seen it. Perhaps, you feel disgusted and hate me. I am sorry that…’’. The poor maiden could not finish her sentence. It simply feels like the words are stuck inside her throat.

However, the fluffy silver heads question in a calm tone shocks Goeniko “Do you regret it?”. Poor maiden just took it as a harsh slap, and she knew that there is no way Orochi would forgive her.

For now, she feels nothing but guilt. The blonde cannot speak for a while and only dumbfounded stares at Orochi.

Meanwhile, he could read her mind instead of wasting time. On the other hand, that woman is the first human who is still alive after the demon fed on her. Therefore, it was natural that the fluffy silver-head was uncertain of what to do in this situation.

However, he preferred not to kill her. Just because now she knows his secret was not a good excuse. Firstly, Orochi knew that she might be smart enough to leave certain things being unknown. More so, if she tells anyone that he is a demon, she might get killed as a witch. Secondly, Goeniko does not seem to be afraid of him. More importantly, the blonde wanted to befriend him and was ready even to sacrifice her life so that Orochi could live.

However, if this nun wanted, she may already kill Orochi when she could. Even lurking in his created illusion world and using his pet would be useless against her.

In the end, he wanted to hear from Goeniko why did she save his life and why she was so kind to him. It cannot be just pure curiosity, can it?

Finally, as the blonde places her hand on her chest, she starts to confess ‘‘As long as you are safe, I'm fine! I can endure any pain. Even when you appeared as a demon and asked me for the life force in that dream, I agreed to offer you anything – my body, soul, my everything! I believed that you get enough strength to defend yourself from the terrible people who captured you once. At least then I could rest in peace knowing that you are alright. However, what you did…’’.

Suddenly, she starts to blush just by having flashbacks of yesterday. Even Goeniko’s voice becomes shaky. Despite feeling embarrassed, she continued her confession ‘‘You were supposed to take my life away, but… you did the opposite. It was not fair because you let me selfishly indulge into… that feeling while I didn't do anything in return for you.”.

After Goeniko opens up her heart, she genuinely expects the fluffy silver-head will look down on her. She closes her eyes and impatiently waits for the supposed demon to mock her like any other mortal. Or so, the blonde convinced herself.

Suddenly, the blue-eyed nun opens her eyes as she feels the Orochi's hand on her head.

When he is gently stroking the blonde's hair, he explains in a calm and relaxing voice “It wasn't a dream. What you saw before was my created world where everything obeys my rules. I don't even need to maintain myself, unlike in this world. Staying as a demon in human-realm simply drained my energy. I trusted you and wanted to take you to my world. I was certain that it was our final meeting, so, I wanted to make sure that you have a blissful exit. However, I was surprised and relieved that somehow you were still alive. You saved me twice, Goeniko, and this more than enough.”.

In the end, Orochi pulls the blonde into a hug and lets her head rest against his chest. ‘Perhaps, that should calm her down.’ — Or so he hopes.

‘So, this is how sounds the demon’s heartbeat. You are even so warm…’ — Or so, Goeniko wonders while being wrapped in the warm embrace of the fluffy silver-head. After closing her eyes, the blonde lets a deep sigh.

This time, the blue-eyed nun uses her chance and wraps her arms around the silver-haired young man. She wanted to stay like this for a while. After all, she could show her deepest affection to someone whom she cares about more than the so-called god.

At first, Goeniko doubted whether she was doing the right thing. However, she knew – she cannot let go of Orochi, nor did she want to do so. Therefore, the blonde gathers all her courage and makes the right decision. After she opens her eyes, she withdraws from the fluffy silver-head and addresses him ‘‘I want you to have this…’’. When Goeniko removes a golden ring from her finger, she handles it to Orochi.

For sure, he is surprised by such an unexpected gesture, yet the silver-haired young man remains chill and asks ‘‘Why are you giving me this?’’.

The blonde only gives a comforting smile ‘‘I got this ring when I became a nun. It was supposed to be symbolizing my and Lord's marriage and giving all my heart and body to him. However, I cannot wear it anymore. After all, I already broke that oath when I offered my body, mind, and heart to you back then. Although, I do not regret it because it was you. So, it’s up to you now whenever you can accept this ring.’’.

As Orochi clenches his hand, which holds a ring, he replies ‘‘Do you realize what kind of fate awaits you if you stay by my side? If anyone finds out that you aided a demon, you might be hunted down for the rest of your life. You may be tortured to death by someone like Inquisitors.’’.

After the blonde takes his hand into her hands, she confesses ‘‘I understand perfectly that. However, if this is what you are worried about, rest assured. I am not a milky maiden, and I’m capable of defending myself. I've already decided to follow you, no matter what happens. Besides, who else would make sure that you do not get into any trouble? So, let me protect and support you, Orochi.’’.

Orochi only closes his eyes and sighs ‘‘What a stubborn woman you are… Very well. If this is what you wish for.’’. After he opens his eyes, the fluffy silver-haired gives an amorous gaze ‘‘I hope that you are not regretting your decision, Goeniko.’’.

Suddenly, when Orochi leans close to her face, the blonde can feel how fast and loud her heartbeats. Does he plan to take life force again? Was it not enough since the last time? Or so, Goeniko thought after nervously swallowing the saliva. Lastly, she closes her eyes and impatiently waits.

In the end, the demon rewarded her with a soft and gentle kiss. Even if it did not last long, all the blonde could do was just daze. While Orochi adored such a given gaze, he gently strokes Goeniko’s cheek. Yet, the blue-eyed nun closes her eyes and allows herself to enjoy the given affection. For now, she is relieved that her feelings are not just one-sided. More so, Goeniko feels happy and proud knowing that the fluffy silver-haired young man chooses to trust her. That’s why the blonde nun decides to stay by Orochi’s side and punish anyone who dares to bring harm to him.

It was a silent night at one local church. However, only a certain silver-haired demon was restless. That’s right, this incubus was preparing for tonight’s hunt for human life-force, and now he reveals his true form. Yet, the demon kept the same appearance as the last time: black as the darkest night leather bat wings, open-chest body-stocking vest, which was stitched by the thin black strings in cross-pattern, and black gauntlets. As for the bottom, it was a black leather pants, revealed the outer side of his thighs and were stitched in a cross-pattern. Now Orochi silently sighs and gently strokes already asleep his so adored priest’s hair. Of course, there wouldn’t be any better and easier target than this naive boy, however, the fluffy silver-head still patiently awaits for that day when this brunette decides to become his Master. Until then, this demon refuses to make even a single wrong move on Shingo. But for now, he leaves this brunette’s side and walks towards the window. As he climbs on the windowsill, Orochi one more time gazes at the peacefully asleep Shingo. However, why does he start to feel nearly unbearable heartache at the moments like this?

The fluffy silver-head didn’t understand why recently satisfying his hunger makes him guilty in front of Yabuki. He knew that as long as he finds a potential prey, then it can ease his hunger for days and, of course, being able to stay by this human's side without bringing no harm to him. But why does he feel like hurting Shingo in the worst way possible by shamelessly feasting on others behind this brunette's back? What happens, if tells the truth? Will this Yabuki would be afraid and disgusted? Or so, not once wondered the fluffy silver-head demon. Nevertheless, Orochi understood that sooner or later, the young priest will find out what kind of dark and twisted creature is this incubus.

After giving a longing gaze for this brunette, the silver-head demon spreads his ebony wings and disappears into a night.

Couple hours have passed~ The demon finished feeding on his carefully picked prey. Apparently, it was a young maiden around the same age as one certain priest, who had long manila color hair. However, her aquamarine eyes were filled with pure bliss like enjoying the never-ending dream, but without being able to wake up from it. As Orochi gently places his fingers on this woman’s eye-lids and closes her eyes, he brushes his hand from her cold face. After leaving the bedside, this incubus gives indifferent look towards the dead body and silently comments in cold tone ‘‘You poor thing… Aside being able to satisfy my hunger, your mind, and soul were weak. You can be so easily manipulated. If it wasn’t for me, the sooner or later your spirit would be broken by someone else. So, think about this as a sign of mercy, woman. Farewell.’’. With these words, the silver demon takes his leave.

Meanwhile, the demon soars in the starry sky towards the church, something caught his attention. Apparently, it was the sound of a furious mob barking like a pack of hungry mad dogs. After hiding his demonic presence, Orochi dives deep into a forest. The deeper he gets into the woods the more he could understand. These fools were recklessly using god’s name and such words as heresy while condemning someone committing the worst crimes ever heard to mankind. Perhaps, these religious fanatics once again cornering another person, who doesn’t live up their unrealistic standards. Of course, there was no need for a demon to interface into the affairs of the mortals. On the other hand, observing how these low-lives act like rabid animals, who have left no morals or values, can give a good chuckle for the incubus, even if it is for a mere second. So, without making a sound, Orochi carefully gets closer towards the angry mob and now hides behind one of the trees while folding his wings.

The crowd got more lively and wild while their victim let out an agonizing scream and silenced by a harsh strike, which sinks deeps into the flesh. Now the fluffy silver-head takes a quick look. Surely, it made Orochi widen his eyes and silently gasp. More so, it was followed by freezing on same spot and shivering breathing. That’s right, a familiar crowd wearing a long gray silk robes reminded about his dark past. The demon could only whisper in fear '‘Inquisitors… What a hell they’re doing here?’’.

At this moment, he couldn’t remove his eyes from the current view. Several of robed people were surrounding and chanting. It seems that they cheered their leader, who had his robe and hood decorated in golden jewelry. More so, his held golden sacred staff ornamented in occultism symbols, proves his high status. Now the leader of Inquisitors stabs the crucified man’s stomach with a thick blade, which was used for sacred rituals. However, after the clicking noise, the blade splits into three knives. As the robed man sadistically smiles, he starts to twist the blade, which was followed by the noise of tearing and splashing insides. Even the dark crimson liquid was gushing from the fresh wound. Meanwhile, the tortured man’s eyes-balls nearly jumped through eye-holes as he screams in inhumane agonizing scream and vomits in dark blood. A minute passes and no sound or move from the body violated by the blades and spiked chains. Unfortunately, even after a miserable end, this corpse was still treated as a mere showcase.

Now one of the robed people in the crowd asks ‘‘Is… is he is finally dead? Cut the witcher’s head! ’’. It was followed by the robed woman swinging the sword at the corpse’s head. Slash! And the head instantly hits the ground and rolls on the ground. However, then a black smoke with the screeching noises was gushing out through this man’s neck and soon enough submerges into the air. Lastly, the blood was streaming down over the dead body and coloring in dark crimson liquid. After the leader of Inquisitors picks the fallen head by the hair, this man shows it to the crowd that everyone could see, and now starts a long speech in a condemning voice.

Surely, there was no point for this incubus staying here any longer and observe how these mad dogs continues to tear their prey’s flesh. Just before taking his leave, something else caught his ear. That’s right, one of these despicable men declares ‘‘Tomorrow night we need to visit the church where the devil lives. We need to act quick before that wicked priest awakens the evil power! That twisted fool being pulled by the devil's strings won't spread the heresy anymore.’’. Even under the hood there was visible a malicious smile “You will curse that day when you turned your back to the Lord and embracing the dark arts. There will be no mercy for you, Shingo Yabuki.”. Surely, just hearing how these blasphemous bastards dare to say his precious priest name in such a vile way, makes Orochi's blood boil with pure hatred and rage for these men.

Finally, the silver-head demon decides that it is pointless to hide his presence. All of a sudden, a dark and malicious aura surrounded him as he approaches the Inquisitors. Now while he holds his arms, the fluffy silver-head greets the crowd “You never change no matter how much time has passed… However, I cannot let you have that boy. He is mine!”. Now the demon spreads wide his ebony leather wings and reveals his long jet-black sharp nails.

Surely, it was intimidating enough to scare away his opponents, however, now the leader of the robed men proudly without showing any sign of fear steps to face this incubus. After hitting the ground with his staff, that man replies in confident yet mocking tone “How convenient, you dirty sinner. However, even if you willingly surrender, we won't ease your punishment. You may be escaped from the prison once, but we'll make sure that it won't happen again!”. After the robed man stretches his hand towards the demon, the golden staff began to glow in platinum light. Surely, it hurts this incubus, however, Orochi just silently endures the pain. Now the robed man demands in strict tone “Give up now! There is no need for your vain struggle.”. Certainly, it shocked the crowd, who were too scared to move.

Despite that, Orochi only chuckles and now slashes his opponent with his nails. As this fellow harshly hits the ground, the fluffy silver-head back-fires “Enough! Perhaps only the Death will silence you.”. However, while coughing in blood, the leader laughs as the madman. Now after placing his hand on his stomach, that man replies “You think that you can kill me!? I am immortal, and I won’t die, demon!”. It was followed by his orders to the robed men “Cease him! Do whatever it takes and do not let him escape! The demon like him cannot be finished off so easily!”. All of a sudden, several Inquisitors surrounded Orochi and now pulled the metal chains with a heavy spike. Now they threw chains at once at the silver demon. While being so sure that these cloaked men caught their prey, they pull the rattling chains harder. Yet…

Apparently, the chains were tangled, but no sign of the fluffy silver-head. It seemed that he disappeared as a ghost without a trace. However, only the sound of loud wing flapping from above made Inquisitors realize that it might not end well. Now the demon looks down at these foolish people and taunts them ‘‘Fufufu~ Is this all you can? Then, it’s my turn!’’. Thereafter, Orochi dives full-speed down at the crowd. As soon as he reaches the Inquisitors, the silver-head incubus stretches his long black nails. While he flies through the robed men, the fluffy silver-head slashes them nearly in half. However, just before reaching the leader, Orochi stops immediately. As the fluffy silver-head stands on feet and folds his wings close to him, the wounded crowd collapses. Now, only two of them remains alive. However, the leader of the cult only grids his teeth and now pulls a curved-blade knife out from his sleeve. After aiming at the demon’s heart, the robed man was about to stab this sinful creature.

Unfortunately, the so-hatred demon’s reaction was faster. All of a sudden, the Inquisitor’s arm was cut up to the elbow. As that man covers his bleeding arm, his lower part of the face was twisting in pain. Now as he roughly pants, he curses at Orochi ‘‘You bastard… You… You’ll regret this!’’. Even so, this incubus just delightfully observes the suffering man. As the fluffy silver-head’s eyes sparkled with excitement, he walks closely to the wounded person and replies in teasing tone ‘‘Please, do so~ ’’. It was followed by lifting the Inquisitor’s chin by his one hand. Now Orochi adds in deeper tone as he narrows his gaze ‘‘ I’ll play with you for a bit~ After all, you’re immortal, aren’t you?’’.

After the fluffy silver-head wraps his arm around the robed man, the demon brings him so closely to himself. Now he whispers into this man’s ear ‘‘Don’t worry, I’ll promise you that you’ll have the best of your time. Besides, there is someone who would also keep you entertained~’’. After Orochi rises his free hand, he snaps his fingers and both were swallowed by the darkness.

Once the robed man looks around, he realized that he was no longer in the human realm. This world was surrounded by endless darkness and slowly rising purple mist. Finally, the master of this place shows up. However, when a demon appeared in front of him, the Inquisitor was alerted — not only his lost arm was back, but now he can feel how his both hands were lifted above his head and restrained. More important, now the robed man could feel how his back was against the cold stone wall. Meanwhile, Orochi holds his arms, he speaks in seductive yet full of malice voice ‘‘What’s wrong? Are the cuffs too tight? You poor thing~ How does it feel to be imprisoned? Don’t worry, unlike you, I won’t leave you alone. So, please, play nice and get along!~’’.

Now the fluffy silver-head’s face become serious, and he turns his head away while calling his precious pet ‘‘Magnus, come! I brought a special guest.’’. It was followed by the several purple tentacles spurting from the ground. Along the slimy noises, the mysterious creature shows up behind Orochi’s back. Apparently, it was a two meters height a one-eyed squid-like being, which had a purple skin. However, the tentacle monster’s skin dyed in bright blue with a countless dark circles over its body, and widening its big eye, after seeing its master’s brought person. It instantly pierced this fiend’s guts with one of its tentacles. Of course, it was followed by the Inquisitor’s scream, however, the fluffy silver-head softens his gaze and addresses Magnus in calm voice ‘‘So, you remember this person even after the years?… Then, I’ll skip the long introduction. However, look, he doesn’t know you, so, why don’t we remind him? Calm down and release him for now.’’

After removing the tentacle from the impostor’s body, that wound instantly healed. Now this creature’s skin eventually turned-back into dark purple color. Despite that, Orochi explains to the restrained man ‘‘You see, before you imprisoned me in that dark dungeon, Magnus tried to escape to the human world to protect me. However, it costed for him a couple burned to ash tentacles. Poor thing understood that he won’t survive in human world, yet he risked his life for my sake.’’. The demon only sighs and now continues ‘‘Not only you twisted bastards, picked a wrong demon to mess with, but you hurt Magnus. I won’t forgive you for this!’’. Now the fluffy silver-head gives a command to his adored pet “I'll leave him to you. It's completely up to you, what you want to do with him. So, I'll wait until you’re done.”. Certainly, like never before, the leader of the Inquisitors was scared for his life and now begged to be spared by the demon.

However, Orochi just gives a cold stare and walks away while Magnus already puts its tentacles into a good use. Once the demon rises his hand, a throne fitting for the high-rank demon appears from the ground. Lastly, the silver incubus sits back and while resting his head on his hand, indifferently observes how his pet ferociously and without any sign of mercy, tortures its prey in all shapes and form beyond any understanding of the mankind.

More than couple hours have passed~ it seems that Orochi was bored to tears while waiting until the tentacle creature would fed-off playing with that robed man. Even the agonizing screams and sounds of torn flesh and liquids splashing out did not affect him. Now this incubus lazily gets up and speaks up in a tired and annoyed voice “Have you had enough yet? You can kill him as much as you want, even the eternity wouldn't be enough. You would just get exhausted for no good reason. That's why let me try one more trick on him, Magnus.”. Surely, this ancient monster didn't want to disobey its master. However, the ancient creature was curious how the fluffy silver-head going to act. So, without a second thought, Magnus removes all its tentacles from that bastard's violated body, whose mind was already broken. After narrowing his gaze, the incubus comments in judging tone “Is this all you got? Pathetic human.”. Just when he closes his eyes and sighs, the silver-head continues “I could make you go through the same suffering and humiliation, which you put me through. However, I don't want to become a lower kind than you. So, I will put the end for your miserable existence.'' .

Lastly, the demon closes places his hand on his chest and closes his eyes. Now, as he starts to silently cast a spell, the same hand becomes transparent. After opening his eyes, Orochi's arm penetrates the Inquisitor's chest. However, the fluffy silver-head removes his arm slowly while in a barely hearable voice casting another spell. Once his hand was completely out of this man's chest, Orochi's hand returned to normal, but now clenched into a fist like carefully holding something. When he opens his palm, a little white flame was dancing on it. However, it didn't impress this demon. That's right, it was just a mere human's soul.

While his gaze was fixated on the little flame dancing in passive movement, Orochi addresses his loyal pet in calm voice ‘‘Magnus, that arrogant fool thought that he overcome death by getting a more lasting body. However, he lost a privilege to die like all humans. However, why would you do that? I simply don't get it… He didn't have a demon's blood running in his veins, so, why would you want to have a body, which slowly rots while you're alive? Was it worth? I'm not sure…”.

However, the tentacle creature's skin dyed in deeper purple as his master turned his head and their eyes met. Apparently, a centuries old demon was giving an innocently asking gaze “Magnus, is it a right thing to do? I want him to have an endless suffering and have my revenge. However, why of all possible times I think of Shingo? He wouldn't want to see any of that and knowing him, he would get upset and won't forgive me. I… I don’t want to even imagine that… It can't be helped then… I have to do it.”. Now the fluffy silver-head turns his head away from Magnus and suddenly closes the palm. As the white little flame was crushed, the immortal man lets out his final gasp.

Some time has passed~ After returning to the human world, Orochi left the corpse in the pile of countless dead bodies of the robed men, and once he spreads his wings, leaves this place. Perhaps, tonight, there wouldn't be any other accidents like this. Or so, hoped the silver demon while heading to one local dormitory where one certain brunette rests peacefully without having to even the slightest idea about a massacre in the forest.

After reaching a window of Shingo’s room, the fluffy silver-head just closes his eyes. It seems that the young priest was still deeply asleep since he left. One thing was that this brunette wasn’t aware of the disappearance of the incubus, however, at the same time it concerned Orochi. That’s right, not only Yabuki doesn’t lock his room’s door, but also leaving the window widely open made him vulnerable to any threat. More important, after tonight’s events, the silver demon wonders what if there are other groups, like Inquisitors, who also aware of his presence. Certainly, Shingo’s life was put at the high risk as well. So, Orochi cannot wait any longer, and now he has to make the young priest into his Master. That’s why, as soon as the demon opens his eyes, he flies through the window.

Once he enters the room enlighten by the platinum moonlight, he folds his wings and quietly approached the brunette, who was wearing a blue pajama, and started to wake up. When he noticed the dried blood on the fluffy silver-head’s clothes and skin, Shingo got alerted and immediately sits up. Now he asks in concerned and shaky voice ‘‘O-Orochi?… Wha…what happened to you? Why is there a blood on you?’’. Yet, the silver demon lowers his gaze and silently stares at the priest. Only after a short pause, Orochi looks at him again and replies in serious tone yet calm tone ‘‘I met them.’’. Surely, Shingo only got confused, however, the incubus continued his confession ‘‘The Inquisitors… These religious fools were torturing to the death a man, whom they accused of a witchcraft. Of course, I wouldn’t have interface into the human affairs and left them alone. However, after they killed that man, their leader told that you’re their next victim. ’’.

It seems that these words shocked the young priest, who just remains silent and listens further ‘‘They called you a heretic, who uses the dark arts and possessed by the devil. Of course, I couldn’t stand still and listen to their further plans. So, after they saw me, their leader ordered them to capture me. However, these fools underestimated my power and I killed every single one of them.’’. Shingo only dumb-fondly stared, and now asks ‘‘Why?… Why do you have to do that? Wasn’t there any other way?’’. However, Orochi softens his gaze and sits on the bedside closely to this brunette while explaining ‘‘Such a people hunts down anyone, who stands out for them and then showcases their twisted justice. It is nothing more than spreading the fear. Unfortunately, but there are more religious cults like Inquisitors, who do not deserve mercy.’’.

Now while holding Shingo’s hand in his hands, the fluffy silver-head continues ‘‘ All I want is to protect you. However, there is so little what I can do for your sake. Unless…’’. All of a sudden, the words stuck inside his throat, yet this brunette broke the silence ‘‘What are you talking about? You already have done more than I could ever ask for. So, please, you don’t need to worry about that. But I wish that you won’t risk your life for getting food when you can always use me. Unless, I don’t fit for your taste, or I’m not good enough. And, please, don’t start with that talk that you cannot do that. Just have more faith in me. I can endure any pain or stop you when enough is enough.’’.

Surely, it made this incubus to crack a smile, who replies in more forgiving tone ‘‘You may say otherwise after you learn what kind of demon I am. However, if you are so persistent, there is one thing, which you can do for me.’’. Of course, it made Yabuki curious about the demon ‘‘What is it? I’ll do it! Just tell me.’’. Right now, Orochi leans closely to Shingo and straightforwardly asks ‘‘Become my Master.’’. Such an out of blue request surprised this brunette ‘‘Eh?! What d-do you mean by that?’’. However, the incubus calmly explains ‘‘After you’ll become my Master, I’ll be your Servant, who would stay by your side and protect you from any threat. So, let’s make a pact, Shingo.’’.

At first, Yabuki was in doubt, however, if this is what this fluffy silver-head asks, then he felt that he cannot decline this request. Besides, it didn’t sound too different from what this demon does already for him. So, after taking a deep breath, Shingo accepts this offer ‘‘If this is what you want, I’ll do it. But what do I need to do? Is there is any paper to sign in or something like that?’’. Yet, Orochi only covers his mouth and chuckles ‘‘No, there is nothing like that. However, do you remember when I asked you whenever you want me to teach you how two adults greet each other? Or you think that you’re not ready for it?’’.

It seems that as this incubus tail shows up and impatiently moves, this brunette widens his eyes and swallows the saliva. Hell, he could even hear his own heartbeat ringing in his ears. Despite that, Shingo directly faces the incubus and replies in determined yet at same time shyer voice ‘‘You told that it also would help you to get a life-force, right? So, as long as it could help you, then I can try. It won’t hurt, I think…’’. Surely, this answer was more than enough to satisfy the silver demon, who now spreads his wings and surrounds them both. However, this brunette felt how his cheeks were dyed in red when Orochi gives him such an affectionate gaze and replying in excited tone ‘‘Of course, it won’t. Contrary, you’ll may enjoy this as much as I would. However, this time I need a bit of your blood to make a contract. Don’t worry, it only hurts for a bit.’’.

Lastly, the fluffy silver-head rises his hand while slightly extending his sharp nails with another one. After bringing one sharp nail to his palm, with one sudden movement he makes a cut on his right palm until the dark crimson liquid shows up. Now Orochi asks Shingo to show his right palm and the demon’s nail instantly makes a cut. It was followed by the small whimper of this brunette, who closes his eyes. Then, the fluffy silver-head presses his bloody palm against Yabuki’s. After that Orochi placed his other hand behind the scalp of the priest and brings close to his face.

Surely, it made Shingo widen his eyes and then blissfully close them as he felt how the demon presses his lips against his. It was moments lasting, but a gentle kiss. All of a sudden, this brunette slightly gets alerted when this incubus’ tongue tries to break through his lips and get inside. However, he invites Orochi inside. Yet, that new sensation when the incubus’s tongue explored every bit inside his mouth, made him let out silent whims. Surely, such an innocent reaction amused the fluffy silver-head, who just chuckles and delightfully observes him. While being dominated by the alluring demon, Shingo gives up to the rising pleasure while through whims tries to catch the air. Perhaps, this is how the fluffy silver-head gets the life-force from people, or so, thought this brunette.

However, as the young priest’s cut hand starts to glow in bright red, Orochi with-draws his face from Yabuki’s and now tilts his chin with his left hand. Surely, seeing how this brunette was dazing and blushing, was such an enjoyable view for the demon, who just could stare with adoring gaze. Yet, the fluffy silver-head lifts their joined hands and shows them to Shingo. Soon enough the crimson light fades away and now the magic seal in dark red ink appears on top of the priest’s right hand. Now the silver demon comments in calm tone ‘‘Look at this. I wasn’t wrong by picking you as my Master. You even got the proof of it. Congratulations, Master Shingo~ The pact is now complete.’’.

After releasing their joined hands, Shingo started to return to his senses. However, the memory of what just happens flashes into his mind, and now this brunette lowers his head while trying to hide his still blushing face. Yet, now he receives an honest question from the demon ‘‘Please, don’t tell me that you disliked it… Was it that bad?’’. It was followed by Yabuki shaking his head and replying in embarrassed tone ‘‘ It’s… It’s nothing like that! Contrary, it was… But it was my first… my first… it was… Please, don’t make me say it loudly!’’. Surely, Orochi only softens his gaze and sighs. Now he presses this brunette’s head against his chest and wraps his arms around his adored Master. However, Shingo continues ‘‘ But now I can summon you whenever I want or need you, right?’’. The fluffy silver-head only agrees ‘‘Yes, that is correct.’’.

However, Yabuki manages to escape from the demon’s embrace and all of a sudden, places his hands on Orochi’s arms. Now he asks in more demanding tone while directly looking at the fluffy silver-head ‘‘So, now you can rely on me whenever you need a life-force, correct?’’. The silver incubus nods while giving a questioning look. Lastly, this brunette asks ‘‘Then you don’t need anymore to feed on others anymore. Finally, you don’t need to risk being a hunters’ target. So, from now, you can leave it to me.’’. However, Orochi only chuckles at such a confession and playfully replies ‘‘Are you sure that you can handle it? You know, I would need more than that~ However, this time I won’t go hunting for anyone. So, you better do not forget your words while that day comes. But you need to rest now, Shingo. Good night!~’’.

Apparently, these words once again surprised the young priest. However, after Orochi places one finger on top Shingo’s forehead, the brunette instantly fells asleep. In the end, the fluffy silver-head makes sure that Yabuki would be comfortable and nicely tucked in. Now, even just observing how this brunette was peacefully sleeping, relieved the incubus.

It was a silent night accompanied by a platinum moonlight, which shines upon the window of one certain redhead's apartment. Apparently, tonight was also the full moon, which was brighter and bigger than usual. However, on this restless and cold night, Yagami was alone and only the pale light of the moon surrounds him, which gives a false feeling of the warmth. Even so, this redhead, didn't bother to look back at the source of this serene light, and while he half sitting in bed, keeps his head hung. Once he brushed away his hair from his face and tilts his head, Yagami exhales and closes his eyes. He tried to keep his head empty from any thoughts and eventually falls asleep.

Nevertheless, tonight was the night when that cursed blood calls him again. However, it wasn't the first time, nor it will be the last one. So, the sense of being imprisoned in his body sharpens much more and, of course, it was thanks for the damned blood running in his veins. Certainly, it wasn't something that Yagami have voluntarily picked. Yet, one cannot pick neither under which family name they want to bear. Neither what kind of cross they should carry for the rest of their life until their last breath, just because of foolish and reckless ancestors' behavior by making a pact with a legendary snake god. So, it was nothing more than all the descents destined to suffer, mostly because of parents' making a mistake at the wrong time.

However, all of a sudden, Iori felt an unbearable headache. Unfortunately, all he could do is cover his forehead with his palm and deeply breath. A Second later, he was already out of this world and being surrounded by never-ending darkness. There was no sound, no nothing, only the endless void and silence. However, soon enough countless pitch-black strings began to wrap around Yagami's feet, hands, and now it continued to move up, slowly dragging him into the depths of darkness. It felt like a hundred of snakes with their tiny and rough scales were crawling up his body. Eventually, this redhead's arms and the lower part of his body being swallowed by the shadow.

Of course, if he could, he would resist and break through from this illusion, unfortunately, he was like paralyzed by a mysterious force, or one might say, more like being under someone's wicked spell. Apparently, in this world he even lost the gift of the speech. Nevertheless, Iori just stared into the void. Now the void opens its eyes and looks back at him. An enormous pair of bright red eyes were shining bright as the fury of hell, looking down on the brought sacrifice. After briefly lasted piercing gaze, these pupils have narrowed as the reptile's and now this creature shuts its eyes down.

However, all of a sudden, eight purple flames appears one by one in the symmetric order way above this redhead in a not that far distance. Of course, it was followed by the crawling up eight heads of the legendary serpent god, which places its heads in front of each flame and stands tall. The fire burns more brightly as each head of this creature opens its scarlet reptile's eyes. Now the eight-headed snake like the eight merciless and unforgiving judges, silently stares at Yagami. Nevertheless, this familiar intimidation and coldness, which failed to scare this redhead, who just stares back with a stubborn gaze. So, it was this serpent's tails wrapping around his body, or so, this redhead realized, yet it didn't surprise him at all, nor he cared about it.

Now, a real mastermind behind this scene finally made his appearance and standing in the center. Iori only indifferently closes his eyes and deeply exhales. Soon he opens his eyes again and fixating his gaze at this unwanted fellow. Apparently, it was a fluffy silver-head, looking in his twenties and having such a well-build body nearly as perfect as it belonged to an ancient majestic god, who was only wearing a white pants and black gauntlets. More so, there was even a tattoo of the orochi clan's crest on his chest. Now, his hair rustling a little while he was levitating in a couple of feet in the air. That's right, it was none other than the legendary god himself - Orochi.

Finally, this divine being speaks up in calm and sublime voice while his face remains peaceful ''It's been a while, Yagami…''. The fluffy silver-head silently observes this redhead and after a minute of pause, he continues “What do you mean 'why am I not dead and gone for my own good'? You maybe sealed me for such a petite time being by the help of the Kusanagi and Yatakani, but I'm still here as you see.”.

When Orochi places his hand on Iori's neck, he adds “As long as the blood runs down your veins, I shall exist. However, even when you let your final gasp, I will continue to live and wait until humanity's heart will blacken and the seal will be weakened. When that day will come, I'll clean and recover Gaia from such a pathetic and corrupted parasites like you. You foolish humans only keep destroying and hurting Gaia and all other living creatures just to satisfy your greed without even knowing when to stop. So, who is really a destructive and fearsome monster, which need to be sealed?…”. Once he brushes this redhead's chest with his fingertips, this divine creature closes his eyes and smiles.

After this silver-head slowly opens his eyes, he continues ''Even when these fools managed to seal me a thousand and eight hundred years ago, however, only after that event each of the clans has shown their true face. So, the greedy and selfish Kusanagis got all the glory and fame while leaving your clan in their shadow and being forgotten. Surely, it got you, whiny Yasakanis, being left so bitter and upset. That's right, such a disgusting envy of yours would even lead to nothing more than a blindly and childish fury…''.

Orochi only deeply chuckles and now places his arms behind his own back while keeping his other hand on his chin. Now he adds in a slightly mocking tone ''Who knew that the same Yasakani, who sealed me, would be begging on your knees and ready to sacrifice anything without a second thought. More important, it was just to lend you even a grain of my power to get your petite revenge.''.

Now these gray eyes sparks of this divine being and narrows as a reptile's while directly staring at Iori ''At first, I wanted to decline and kill that Yasakani for disturbing me. On the other hand, it would be more amusing to see the turn of the events. So, I granted your wish, but apparently, that fool looked shocked when his flame changed into a purple one while I was asking only one thing in return — to change your family's name to Yagami and kill all the Kusanagis. However, that idiot child didn't want to agree to do such a simple task. So, he simply left the temple as a coward. Only after a couple of days this good for nothing Yasakani had into a fight with that damned Kusanagi. But no matter how that fool wanted to avoid it in the first place, in the end, he stained his hands with the innocent blood.

You know, it was rather exciting to observe how later this pathetic little show turned next. I had to admit, but I've had a good laugh once in a while. Once that idiot realized what have he done and seeing how that Kusanagi will never open his eyes again, that Yasakani was howling in despair and couldn't stop weeping over that dead body.''.

Orochi was smiling and telling all this like it was a mere fun story ''What a childish and reckless behavior, wouldn't you agree? That only proves that you humans can be blinded so easily by a jealousy and act on impulse without considering the consequences of your behavior… So, after that fool killed his precious Kusanagi, Yasakani have returned to his senses. To think of, the rest of Kusanagis weren't so happy not that much about that you killed one of Three Sacred Treasures, but rather about your made pact with me. That's why, when the rest of your clan saw how that reckless Yasakani, who just silently accepted his tragic fate and was ready to repent for his crime, was mercilessly executed by these Kusanagis. It only sparkled for yours and Kusanagi clan never-ending putrid hatred of each other. Even if I did not intend this, but, seeing such a dramatic twist was one of the most amusing things, which managed to entertain me.''.

However, this fluffy silver-head closed his eyes and remains silent for a minute after opening his eyes, this divine being continues in unsure tone ''Hmm… Nevertheless, that Kusanagi managed to surprise me. That's right, the day when your ancestor have been executed, the sun have completely disappeared and didn't show for about a week, leaving only everlasting night without a stars and moon. More so, those, who captured and tortured to death that Yasakani got a mysterious incurable disease, which slowly and painfully killed them. You can say whenever it was a mere coincidence or not, it's up to you. However, even if I was sealed away, I could feel the familiar and purifying blazing heat around me, which choked me… There was no mistake even if that foolish Kusanagi was dead, but his arrogant spirit wanted to punish me as well. Hell, there were even amber droplets found the very next morning inside the shrine. Perhaps those were that idiot’s left tears… ''.

All of a sudden, the eight purple flames began to burn more bright and fiery. Now each of the eight snakes' eyes glows in bright cold red and piercing hatred. They open their mouth and reveals bare sharp fangs while hissing at this redhead as declaring their judgement 'Guilty! Guilty! Guilty!'. Orochi frowns and as he silently grows, his sharp serpent fangs appears, he starts to crush Iori's throat by his one hand. Of course, this redhead barely could catch the air and now each breath was painful.

However, he refused to show any sign of fear or being under this divine being's will. Surely, that only infuriates the god of serpents, who indignantly comments ''How dare anyone to defy me!? Even if I planned to get rid-off of anyone, who stands in my way, yet that one Kusanagi and Yasakani doing that so, even when they were dead! I don't get it. How?!''.

As Orochi roughly breaths, he slowly starts to calm down his wrath, and after he closes his eyes, the eight purple flames were calmly burning as well. This divine being removes his crushing hand from Yagami's throat. Now he calmly explains with a sensible malice in his voice ''However, as time goes on, it appears that both clans were ready to shred one and another into bloody pieces. Even you as the last heir of Yagami, you finally seem to show a great potential at succeeding to accomplish your given task to kill the youngest of Kusanagi heir at first. However, even you have utterly failed it. Perhaps I had too high expectations of you as well.''. As this divine creature smirks, he stretches his arm at Iori, which was followed by a black circle appearing in the middle of this redhead's chest and the same color painted collar around his neck.

While Orochi asks, slowly the seal of orochi clan finally appears on Yagami's chest ''I only ask you one thing. You don't seem to show a desire to kill him as you claim before any match. Even when you had so many given opportunities and even being under my control, you disobey me. Why? I wonder… What kind of relationship you really share with that heir of Kusanagi, whom you call 'Kyo' then?''.

This fluffy silver-head delightfully smiles as he closes his eyes and remains silent for a while. After this divine being sighs, he opens his eyes “… Ah, so, this is how it is. You are telling me that it is none of my business again. I should stay away from interfacing between you and that Kusanagi, isn't it? I can read your mind as an open book. You won't be able to hide anything from me no matter how hard you try~ Even when I just mentioned his name, you look so lively and your eyes sparkles with excitement. Are you certain that you just want to settle a score with him? ''.

Orochi only chuckles "You're ending up treating that Kusanagi heir the same way as that damned Yasakani did. You do realize it, don't you? However, I won't let you escape from my grasp so easily. After all, your fate already been sealed when your clan gave away their flame in exchange for mine and changed their family's name. So, I'll shorten your pathetic life-spam as much as I need until you're dead, if you continue crawling to this so-called 'Kyo's ' side, who might be able to undo my curse.''. This silver-head's face become serious as he continues ''Stop giving me that mad look. Despite being restrained, you are too stubborn. What do you mean that no one is allowed to touch 'your Kyo' aside you? You dare to threat Me, mortal?'' .

When Orochi sadistically smiles, he keeps his stretched arm while his body starts to glow ''I won't allow this!''. Just before the shadow surrounding this redhead continues dragging him into never-ending darkness, the voice of the legendary serpent god echoes ''I'll kill that Kusanagi by your own hands! And then you're next!''. However, just before being completely swallowed by the darkness, an orange like sun flame shines bright behind Iori and another familiar voice speaks up. Certainly, even if this redhead didn't understand any of the words, but he instantly recognized the owner of it.

There was no mistake, it was Kyo's voice, which was now getting more clear and insists for Yagami to wake up and fight-back Orochi's will in concerned tone. Soon enough this redhead could feel how this Kusanagi's arms wraps around him and tries to pull out Iori from the grasp of the legendary snake god. More important, he could feel the warmness, which was so calming that this redhead didn't resist and leaves the rest in the Kyo's hands. Nevertheless, this serene moment did not last long and now Yagami harshly returns to reality…

That's right, it was a matter of the seconds when this redhead felt like something was building up inside him. Something like a foreign body, which was lurking all his life, however, unsuccessfully being rejected and like a parasite, slowly and painfully shortening Yagami's life-spam. One could say, this curse was like cancerous cells, which you cannot remove completely and its remains inside, slowly regenerating. Lastly, corrupting and destroying not only the host's body, but also trying to destroy his mind and spirit. Even now this redhead's body was fighting against this curse. All of a sudden, Iori widely open his eyes and after sitting up, cover his mouth with a palm. However, the blood was gushing out through the close gaps of this redhead's fingers.

It was followed by involuntary and unstoppable strongly coughing. Surely, even the inner walls of Iori's throat were burning in pain and felt like being torn apart by a bit after a bit. More so, these bursting singly tears were nothing more than a mere reflex, making even such a fearsome man feel more miserable. Each cough was more painful than a previous one, and it felt like this redhead could choke down by his blood. Hell, even his vision was starting to get into a pulsing red, and his heartbeat was echoing inside his head. There were simply no end to this intense suffering and madness. Perhaps, this time for real Iori could die for real. More important, he could perfectly feel how the strengths were leaving him as well.

Now, his body was too weak and exhausted to resist any longer. And thus, Yagami collapsed on his side without being able to stop shivering. He could perfectly sense how his body temperature was rapidly dropping down, however, he was unable to move even a single muscle. More important that heavy scent of metal didn't help either. All he could do is to feel how the same bloody palm lowers and reveals his face painted in dark crimson red. Plus, the blood on his face becomes lukewarm. While he is feverishly breathing, all he could see with his blank eyes were that dark crimson red surrounding him — from his body to bloodstained bed-sheet.

It appears that it was all over, or at least for now. But for now, this redhead started to crave for the warmth despite feeling so sleepy. Of course, he tried so badly to move, yet the same result — not even a single muscle moved, and he remains on the same position. At the moment like this, one could say that he was like any reptile, who was about to die, if his body temperature would drop any lower. However, even if his instincts drive him to survive at any cost, but he was still picky about choosing what can or cannot warm him up. No, it wasn't the warmth of being able to wrap around in the blanket nor letting anyone to touch him. That's right, there was that kind of warmth, which this redhead could accept it and was only from one person, who was the radiator of it. However, without realizing, his shaking lips started to call out for one certain brunette's name, even if it was a weak whisper. Nevertheless, even at the darkest night, there was a ray of the light, who can vanish any darkness…

In this case, it was followed by the sound of Kyo opening the bathroom's door. That's right, this Kusanagi, who just wore a white t-shirt and a pair of underwear, was so chill and relaxed after a long shower that didn't pay any attention to his surroundings when he casually closes the bathroom's door. The only concern for him was only crashing into the bed without waking up his partner. Even if Yagami may wake up and complaint by this brunette's self-claimed stealthy sneaking up under the blanket, Kyo could as always just wrap his arms around this redhead and gently pat his back until he fell asleep, or so, without worrying too much he thought.

However, when he faces the bed's side and opens his eyes, all of a sudden, Kyo froze in the same spot and just could nearly soundlessly speak up ''What the…''. Fortunately, it was a matter of the second when this brunette returned to his senses and just shakes his head ''Yagami, no…'', now he rushes to Iori's side. After sitting next to this redhead on the bed, Kyo tries to wake up Iori by grabbing him by his shoulders and shaking him ''Oi…wake up! Just… Whatever you do, don't fell asleep! HEY!… Shit, this is bad…''. Needless to say that Yagami's skin was too cold, yet this brunette could still sense how this redhead was trying so badly to move or how he was quietly groaning.

So, at least even a weak response was more than assuring for this Kusanagi, who brushes away the hair from Iori's face and now gently slaps his cheek ''Please, stay awake! You can't be asleep now, you idiot! Can you hear me? Say something!''. Surely, this brunette was way too loud for no good reason, or so though Yagami, who weakly frowns and now tries to gather all his strength to push himself with his elbow to sit up and to silence this Kusanagi. Of course, seeing such an effort was good enough for Kyo. After closing his eyes, this brunette sighs and now helps this redhead to sit up.

Kyo softens his gaze and just silently stares at Iori, who later broke this pause in unsure tone ''The heck you're staring like there is something wrong? Don't tell me that you're mad about ruined bed-sheet. Like I've done this on purpose…''. However, it seems that when this Kusanagi rises his flat palm and about to give a good slap to this ignorant fool's face, he holds back and lowers it. Instead of such a harsh gesture, Kyo gives a serious look and replies in strict but at same time concerned tone ''And you think that I would worry about some piece of material?…'' after face-palming for a few seconds, this brunette continues ''It's not that important! That thing does not feel anything or even being a living creature. If it got dirty, you can simply wash it. If it is old or worn out — you can replace it any time. It is as simple as that. However, it's hard to watch you when something like this happens.''

This brunette leans closer to Iori and gently places his palm on this redhead's cheek ''I know, you don't want anyone to pity you, and I'm not planning to do it so. Besides, it's not my style, so, chill out. ‘You ain't a bed-ridden invalid or ill, who needs someone to cry over’, and with such a character as yours, you'll never be like that. I swear, even the viruses afraid to mess with you. Hell, I've seen you, like you love to claim 'being through worse and being able to handle it just perfectly fine'. '' Once he removed his palm from this redhead's face, this brunette continued in a bit more lively tone '' Even I had to admit, it amazes me, but at the same time, I want to smack your reckless head so hard, you careless idiot. But you're forgetting one thing — you're not alone, and I am here. So, at least let me help you to carry your cross.''. Surely, these words made Yagami widen his eyes and while lowering his gaze, turns his head from this brunette.

However, Kyo only chuckles at such a reaction, at least this redhead slowly returning to normal ''What is it with you? Did I tell something wrong? Anyway, we need you to get warm and clean, 'cos I don't wanna wake up in the morning and be startled because of someone looking like after a slaughter scene. So, give me a sec~''. Yet Iori was not sure what to expect next from this brunette, who left the bedside and went to switch the lights on. It seems that after that he went straight to check for something inside the closet. Couple minutes have passed and this Kusanagi picked a thicker bathrobe. Once he returned to the bedside and sat next to Yagami, he wraps it around this redhead's shoulders and makes sure that he was covered.

For some reason that this Kusanagi was way in too high-spirit by doing such a simple thing, or so wondered Iori while letting this brunette do what he wants. However, now Kyo comments ''Here we are. At least this should keep you warm for a while. Can you walk by yourself or do you want me to help you a bit?''. Just when this redhead about to say anything, he felt how this Kusanagi placed his one arm under Iori's back and other one below his bottom, and how this brunette about to lift him. Nevertheless, Iori slightly frowns and even give a shyer look ''What do you think you're doing?'' after he pushed Kyo away, he tried to stand up ''I can do it by myself!''. However, it seems that his legs were too weak and now Iori fells on his knees.

Fortunately, Kyo's reaction was fast enough, and now he was next to Iori. After bending down this brunette just sighs and places his arms around this redhead and helps him to stand up while comforting “It's okay, you just rushed a bit. So, take your time until you're ready.”. Even when both were standing up, Yagami decides to lean close to Kyo until they'll reach the bathroom. For some reason, such a gesture from this redhead, strangely comforted and assured this Kusanagi.

It didn't take long enough to reach the bathroom. Right now, this brunette switched the bathroom's lights on. However, this time, it was Yagami, who speaks up first "I will manage from there. So, you can go now." while this redhead removes the bathrobe, Kyo smirks "You sure? Or don't tell me someone is embarrassed? Up to this point, you don't have anything that would surprise or shock me now, you know~". Even so, this brunette keeps his smug face when Iori was close to the bath and takes the shower head from above.

Kyo just waited without realizing the ulterior motives of his partner, who points the shower head at this brunette while the other hand was on the water switch. All of a sudden, a strong stream of water splashes at this Kusanagi heir, who just instinctively lets a sudden long meowing like noise and covers most of the water by his elbow.

Nevertheless, it seems that it was just a warning shot and Yagami turns the water down while observing how Kyo shakes off the water and replies "Fiine~ I get it! I'll le~ave. Sheesh, just try to be a nice person and this is what you get that…". However, even if this brunette was approaching the door, but Iori's hand in which one was the shower head, was tracing him as a pointed gun. Just when Kyo about to shut down the door, he sticks his head out through the door, and of course, shows his tongue while adding “Don't you think that you'll get away so easily~… Anyway, I'll check you in a bit.”. Finally, this redhead was alone. While murmuring something and about to turn the water on, Iori removes his underwear and sits in the bathtub.

Meanwhile, Kyo was leaning behind the door for a good few minutes while listening and making sure that there would be no more accidents tonight. Apparently, this Kusanagi's worries were for no reason. So, he decided to have more faith in his partner and not to disturb him. Besides, while this redhead was taking his time, this brunette decided to look up for the clean set of bed-sheets. Perhaps this time he would be more lucky and changes the sheets without accidentally tearing it, tripping over and lastly, without unleashing the avalanche of not so friendly comments about whoever made the poor bed-sheet.

And thus, the struggling and merciless battle of this Kusanagi heir against the bed-sheet has begun. However, even if it felt like this fight lasted for ages, but eventually this brunette did it. More important, without anyone's help this time. So, the only thing left to do is throwing the bloody sheets to the wash. Probably, by the time he should return, Iori would be peacefully sleeping.

However, once Kyo have returned, he noticed that the bedroom was still empty. So, it seems that Iori was still in the bathroom. It can't be helped that it this brunette had to check whenever Yagami was fine. More important, he didn't even bother to knock into the door and straightforward entered. However, all his concern was for nothing because it seems that this idiot was now chilling out in the tub. At least he seemed relaxed and calm while staring at getting closer to him Kusanagi and greeted him “You sure took your time. I even nearly fell asleep.”.

Kyo just sits on his knees and places his elbows on the bathtub. After resting his head on elbows, this brunette observed this redhead while teasing in half-asleep tone “I can see that clearly. You got yourself so comfy, maybe I should have left you there, 'cos someone can be so perfectly fine on their own, you know~”. However, Yagami did not want to give up to this Kusanagi. So, he changes the topic and back-fires in the same tone ''There is some kind of spot on your face.''. But it seems that this brunette only gave a questioning look while he was carefully brushing his face with his palm ''Huh? Where? Or is it gone now?''. Certainly, it was already too late when Kyo realized that he fell right into this redhead's traps when his another wrist was grabbed by Iori ''Why don't you come closer? Then I'll show it to you.'' and now this redhead leans closer to this brunette.

Surely, Kyo could only widen his eyes once he felt how Yagami wraps his other arm around this Kusanagi's lower back. It was followed by him being dragged into the bathtub and water splashing all over the place. Fortunately, this brunette safely landed on top of Iori and now his face was resting in the middle of this redhead's chest. However, only after a few moments Kyo tried to lift himself, but it was easier to say than having it done. This Kusanagi somehow managed to push himself up and now while brushing his wet hair, which were sticking to his face, backwards, he scolds his partner ''What were you thinking? Look! The water. It's everywhere! Who gonna wipe it now, you idiot?'' and while pressing his palm against his sticking to his chest shirt, continues ''More important, I'm whole wet! Unlike you, now I don't have anything to change into.''.

However, this brunette couldn't be mad for too long at this big idiot, and after he closes his eyes and sighs. While he removes his wet t-shirt, this Kusanagi speaks up in a slightly shyer tone ‘‘It can’t be helped that I don’t wanna catch a cold while wearing that. But I hope that you’re happy now…’’. After tossing the t-shirt on the ground, Kyo continues in more forgiving voice '' At least you warmed up. So, that's a huuge relief… But how are you feeling now? Should we expect anything else, or you're good for now? ''. Yagami only replies in chill tone while rubbing Kyo's lower back ''You worry too much. At least stop doing that here. I've already seen you doing it in that dream or whatever that was… ''. Of course, this Kusanagi only gave a dumbfounded look for this redhead, who just added in slight irritated tone ''… It doesn’t matter. It's already over, so, you don't need to know about it.''.

Nevertheless, this kind of reaction only made Kyo even more curious, so, he replies ''So, you cannot get enough me even when you're sleeping?~''. However, after noticing how Yagami's face got serious, this brunette only softens his gaze and now asks in a concerned tone ''Did you had a nightmare before having 'another episode' ? Did something terrible happened?''. However, Iori remains silent for a good minute while averting his gaze meeting this Kusanagi. This brunette knew that now making this redhead spit out all the answers was not the best moment, so, he hoped that if he patiently waits, then within a right time, Yagami would be willing to tell about what happened.

That's why for now, he pressed his chest against this redhead's ear and hugs him while comforting calm voice ''Whatever it was, you somehow over-come it, right? And that is the most important thing right now. So, now can you tell me what you hear?… What you can feel?… Then you should know the better what is the answer…''. Even if it was for a while, however, both - Kyo and Iori stayed like this without saying a word because there was no need to disturb this peaceful moment.

Lastly, it seems that now this redhead could once again, probably, still shyly wanting to admit, enjoy that warm and healing presence of this brunette. That's right, this Kusanagi's presence alone for Iori was the same as for the grass-snake its so adored sun. One could say that the grass-snakes like all reptiles cannot survive if their body temperature would drop too low, so, that's why they seek for any source of warmth. However, this snake is attracted to the sun not only because of this primal instinct to survive, but because the grass-snakes being led by the heart to be closer to the Sun. The serpent can always relax and enjoy the given loving warmth of the Sun, who protects these creatures since the ancient times from any harm.

Perhaps, this is why the grass-snakes always watches the sunset with such a longing gaze while bidding a farewell until Sun returns to them in the morning. Therefore, when Sun arrives, it vanishes the dark night and gives the grass-snake a hope and comfort that now everything should be fine under the Sun's watching. Needless to say that one cannot live without another nor be separated for too long. So, no matter what kind of challenges or difficulties are thrown by the time, but nothing seem to be able to separate them.