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~Seishu listens to the softly spoken words, the magic of the place allowing them to carry better than any other sound.
I guess it's to help us play.
We can hear words, but our sounds remain quiet.
As soon as Enasi comes into view he settles down into a crouch, the wind catching his hair slightly. It's obvious by the Dream Guardian's movements that he saw the motion, but Seishu stays still, a hunch playing in the back of his mind. His hunch is confirmed when Enasi calls out to him and with a wicked chuckle he stands.
Turning he steps off the branch. It's a strait shot to the ground and just as he looks like he's going to crash into the moss his wings snap out for a split second. The moment slows him enough so that when he lands he doesn't have to even bend his knees. The wings vanish a moment later and he turns to Enasi, the hungry look still in his eyes. “Ah ah, little sparkler, that's not how the game is played.” He begins stalking slowly forward, a smirk on his lips, the look in his eyes very intense.
“In Hunter and Hunted, you have to capture your prey. If you can catch them by surprise, the prey can fight back.” He chuckles softly. “Of course here I wouldn't dream of fighting, but there are other ways to subdue a person, no?” He pauses, a few paces away from Enasi. “So, what will it be? Shall I hide again, or do you think you can pin me? The round isn't over until one of us is. . .eaten.” He decides to leave out the part where his kind actually bite one another during this game, the round over at first blood.~
~~~
Enasi watched as his counterpart floated down to the ground. "What are you talking about? You've been found." The look of triumph faded slightly and changed into one more of question.
The predator look in his eyes made Enasi step back, as he stepped forward. "Hunter and Hunted?" He echoed, his eyes widening a little at the thought of actually having to catch Seishu.
Subdue? ...Like how he pinned me?
"Oh... Well," Even Enasi knew he probably wouldn't be able to pin him while he wasn't posting attention. "Hide again. I'll try once more." He said, mainly to get out of trying to pin him on the spot.
~~~
~Seishu chuckles lightly, taking the last few steps so he's right in front of Enasi. Leaning in close he whispers softly, “Don't forget the bite, mister hunter.” And with that he's off. Bent low he races through the trees, looking very much like an anime ninja as he leaps up to kick off trees, leaping branch to branch, until at last he settles into one. Pulling up his hair he ties it up into a fancy knot on the back of his head before stretching out on his stomach atop the branch. Covered on all sides by leaves, he peeks out from the ones at the end to keep and eye out for Enasi.
I wonder if he can go through with it.
If he chickens out, should I let him?
Or should I eat him instead?~
~~~
"B-Bite?" He stammered, watching him go.
I have to bite him?
Attacking him was one thing, but he wasn't so sure that he could go through with biting him. Enasi counted to ten, waited a few more seconds, and then went off to be the 'the hunter'.
It was much different than before. He assumed he could get away with the wandering around and just calling to Seishu. Not this time. This time, he had to stay quiet, and search around. It was kind of interesting to be so focused on his surroundings, and being so keen to his senses. It was almost as if he was tapping into those primal instincts he had.
Enasi still assumed Seishu would hide in the trees, so he stayed under things as he searched, trying to avoid being seen too much.
And even still, he wasn't too sure about biting him.
~~~
~A slow smile spread across his lips as he senses a shift in the energy around him.
I wonder if he's figure out we make more energy the closer we are together.
If he gets close enough to this tree he should sense me.
If he's stealthy enough, I'll even let him launch an attack
He giggles lightly, his voice carrying on his wind, but Enasi isn't in sight yet. He'll not be able to pinpoint where the giggle came from. However moments later Enasi appears and Seishu slows his breathing. He is the master of this game back home, but in this world the energy takes away most of his advantage.
He won't be able to pinpoint me with it.
However if he notices it, he'll be able to figure out the general area
He knows that even not in this world, they are equal in strength, energy wise, but Enasi has always been physically stronger. If he can get a good enough hold, he really can pin Seishu, even if it is only for a few seconds until Seishu uses his flexibility to slither away.
~~~
Enasi slows to a stop as he pays attention to the energy shifts.
Hm, I don't think I paid much attention to that before.
Seishu was close by, the energy helped him realize that. But where specifically, Enasi had to find out on his own. A thought occurred to him as he hid himself from view once more. He had the feeling that Seishu was probably watching him.
How am I suppose to pin him if he's in a tree?
He pictured the two might have had to take a dive onto the ground. Luckily, it was pretty soft. Well, what was there to lose?
From his hiding spot, Enasi looks up, grinning when he spots Seishu laying in hiding. He was out of view from the male, so he stealthily snuck off to climb up one of the trees. There were a lot of things he was learning he could do at the time. Like be sneaky...and climb trees with ease.
By now, Seishu probably spotted him climbing up. But then, it was probably too late when Enasi jumped off the sturdy branch, only to knock Seishu off his own. Even with the 'dangerous' feat, the dream guardian couldn't help but giggle lightly.
And when they landed, Enasi managed to pin him down.
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Seishu suppresses a purr, keeping it in his chest when Enasi ducks out of view. His eyes remain locked on the other guardian’s location until he gets above the level of his branch. Turning his eyes back forward he lets out a little sigh and relaxes his muscles.
Come get me.
An instant later he's roughly pulled/tackled off the branch and he lets out a little laugh as they go tumbling to the ground. It doesn't take long for Enasi to get atop him, pinning his hands down much as he did you the Dream Guardian not too long ago. His toothy smile slides closed, looking a lot like the cat who got the cream. Letting out a breathing sound through barely opened lips his tips his head back ever so slowly, exposing his throat.
Come little hunter.
Can you do it?
Kill with the first try, or I'll eat you up
~~~
Enasi's grip stayed firm around Seishu's wrists, just in case he attempted to escape. He didn't say a word, only watching as Seishu smiles and stares up at him. He could tell he was waiting. And it only showed when he lifted his head.
And to surprise himself, Enasi actually found himself wanting to bite him. The idea of it came out of nowhere, and it made him loosen his grip.
What am I thinking?
He looked away for a brief second, thinking it over. He sighed softly and decided,
Why not...
In the dream, weren't they able to what they wanted? Enasi leaned down, and hesitantly moved closer. Closing his eyes, he sighed softly and bit Seishu, just as lightly as he was bitten. Whether he showed it or not, Enasi knew to be careful of the fangs he had.
The bite lasted for longer than he even expected before Enasi pulled away and let go of Seishu, now wondering what would happen next. When he sat up and moved off him, a slight blush dusted his cheeks.. but that was probably easy to guess.
~~~
A thrill runs through his body as he feels the grip in his wrists loosen. He can feel his body warming pleasantly as the man above him shifts. Enasi lets out a little sigh just above his throat and Seishu echoes the sound an instant later as that warm mouth closes over his pale throat.
The scrape of your teeth, so soft.
Those little fangs, biting down so gently.
Good little hunter'
A firm purr sets up in his chest as Enasi pulls back, the bite having lingered longer than he expected. His head tilts back down and he watches with his eyes nearly closed as Enasi moves off of him. The purr continues as he sits up slowly, watching his counterpart. A hand comes up to brush aside some burgundy hair, making it easier to see the blush on the Dream Guardian’s cheeks. As his fingers move softly down to one cheek he murmurs, “Tie breaker round. We are both the hunters this time, starting from the ends of our symbol leashes, but this time. . .” his hand slides down to grip Enasi's hand, pulling to his feet as Seishu himself stands.
Keeping his grip on the other male's hand he makes sure that he's looking into his eyes before finishing. “Instead of a bite, the one who gets pinned has to let the one pinning them kiss them, however they like, without complaining.” He knows his challenge is beyond childish, but still he can not help buy try and feed his new obsession.
A kiss isn't too bad, right?
He'll think it's just to tease him.
It's not like I'm telling him how I feel.
It's just a game, right?
Instead of running this time, he holds the other's hand, waiting patiently. He doesn't want to force him into it. He wants Enasi to accept it willingly. If he doesn't accept, then he'll let it go, and call the game to a close with them tied.
~~~
He listened to the purrs, and allowed the caresses against his cheek. Enasi still didn't think he would do that. When Seishu moved his hand, he found himself rubbing his cheek as if he could rub the blush off. That was one thing he tried so hard to stop doing, but every time he tried, Seishu found a way to get him to blush again.
Standing, Enasi continued to stay quiet, listening closely to the new game. "A tie breaker, alright." It seemed fair enough, but of course, there was a catch. This made his eyebrow raise, and then widen slightly.
A k-kiss?
He's serious- of course he is.
And even with his hand in Seishu's, even with him being nervous and shifting on his feet... the dream guardian accepted. "A-Alright. A tie breaker... it is." He looked down at their hands and slowly let go.
What am I getting myself into...more importantly...why did I accept it so easily?! It's- It's not like I want-
Enasi shook his head and pushed the thoughts aside. And with another slow nod, he agreed.
~~~
The forest is still, not even the faint breeze from before disturbing the tense moment as Seishu waits for his answer. He turns his head ever so slightly, turning so one of his ears can hear better the erratic beating of Enasi's heart. It seems to beat faster and faster, and Seishu can feel his own quickening to match.
And then he accepts. Seishu's purr redoubles for a few seconds, the noise masking his own rapid heart beat and dies down slowly as Enasi lets go of his hand. Despite the new excitement blossoming in him his heart becomes quieter and quieter, his hunter's instincts kicking in. Without another word he takes a few steps backwards, gives Enasi a wink, then turns. He gives his counterpart a single hint as he takes off by literally taking off, his wings snapping out allowing him to fly full speed away from his beloved other half. He keeps flying until he feels the tug. Dropping to the ground, he turns immediately around and begins his hunt.
~~~
The guardian can hear the excitement in Seishu's purrs. It made the guardian shift nervously, so wondering what he was getting himself into. He could hear his heart beating in his ears as he tried to figure out why he had agreed. And like that, Seishu was off, flying through the trees. Enasi watched for a moment, seeing him easily maneuver through the branches. It was a sight to see how his dark wings contrasted with the fairy lights. Enasi shook his head, and looked around. "I can't just stand around... Seishu will easily win that way."
So as Seishu took to the skies, Enasi stayed low to the ground. He feels the tug on his hand, telling him that it was time to turn and let the 'hunt' begin. So he turned, eyeing his surroundings carefully and quietly maneuvered through the trees, looking for Seishu. He had to make sure he stayed hidden since Seishu had an aerial view.
~~~
True to his hint after a few minutes of walking he takes to the sky once more. Drifting around trees slowly he flaps only when he needs to, gliding the rest of the time. Landing gently on a branch he feels the air around him.
I can almost smell him.
He's not too close yet, but he's ready.
His heart beat remains steady as he drifts down to the next branch. His eyes scan the ground carefully, looking for any sign of the other male.
Don't want to find him too quickly.
He'll spot me first most likely.
However he will not strike until he can.
The feeling of his counterpart being nearby grows stronger and his eyes narrow to slits. His breathing is nearly nonexistent as he drifts carefully to a low branch.
Even if he strikes first, he won't want to hurt my wings.
He won't be able to use all his weight.
That kindness is really a weakness.
But I even love that too.
His head tilts this way and that, listening carefully. The breeze has started up again, but Seishu is primed to work in such conditions. He pulls his wings in tight so they don't flap and make it all the more easy for Enasi to spot him.
~~~
Continuing his walk through the forest, he listened to the soft rustle of the trees. Rubbing his symbol-ed hand, he looked around sensing him near.
Now to actually find him...
Enasi peered from his hiding spot to catch of a glance at wings folding in.
Bingo...
But how was he supposed to attack? His wings were out, so he couldn't make him land on his wings... that would probably hurt. Enasi sighed softly, thinking of how to stop him. He could use his own wings, but Enzi knew he couldn't maneuver through the trees like that.
Why must you fly?
Enasi shifted a little out of his hiding spot, moving closer to the tree.
~~~
A slight twitch goes through his body as he hears the soft sigh. A master hunter he now knows exactly where his prey is. He looks in the opposite direction, pretending he heard something and with a light flap he moves on to a tree out of sight of the other guardian.
Get ready little hunter.
It's time for you to fall.
Turning he leaps lightly from the tree, circling around the one closest to Enasi. He smiles wickedly as he comes into view, his back turned. Folding his wings in he dives silently and just above the other he flares them once, slowing only a little, before tackling the Dream Guardian. His wings vanish as he rolls to his back only once, the re-appear as he rolls back to the top, giving him the balance advantage. In less than three seconds, Enasi is pinned. Seishu is wearing his patented smart alec grin as he looks down at his prey.
~~~
He heard the flap of wings and could only prepare for what came next. His grip loosened on the branch, and he braced himself as he was tackled. He managed once to roll and push Seishu under him, but it was only a matter of time before he was pinned once more. He huffed slightly and shook hair out of his face, only to squirm under him ever so slightly.
He looked up at Seishu, watching his arrogant smile. It only made him lay his head back. He knew it would end this way, with Seishu winning. He had more hunting experience than Enasi. All he could do now was wait for him to seal his capture. For some odd reason, Enasi's heart wasn't pounding as much as it did before, as if he had accepted his fate and was going to allow it- but of course the blush on his face said otherwise.
Not knowing what to think, or what to say, Enasi stayed quiet and looked from Seishu to the tree tops.
~~~
The moment is bitter sweet. It's a testament to how strong his feelings are by the fact that this place isn't able to just brush the pain inside away like it normally does. When he first made the little bet he had every intention of giving the other a full on mind blowing kiss, however the ache inside erases such desires from him.
As Enasi gives in, stopping his small try for freedom and looks past Seishu he can feel the burn at the back of his eyes that has become oh so familiar since Gin's betrayal.
I want it. . .
His mind clouds over and slowly, he leans in for his prize. His lips brush ever so gently over Enasi's, the soft feel of them on his own being more painful, overriding the thrill of it. As he pulls back a hot tear falls from his eye on to Enasi's cheek. From behind he can feel the pull and as he gets lifted off the red haired man he has just enough time to reach out and wipe the tear from the other male's cheek before the world slams back in around him.~
As if sensing he's waking up Rue dart off of the bed quickly. Moments later Seishu opens his eyes with a whimper, the pain squeezing the soft sound out of him. However moments later Rue comes to flutter over him. “Mister Seishu, why are you crying? Does it really hurt that bad? I'ma go get Crios!” and at top speed Rue flies off to do exactly that.
Seishu however brings a hand up to touch his cheek. 'Looks like it carried over. . .Idiot' His hand falls back to his side, not bothering to wipe them away.
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Blue
In the kiss, his cheeks darken. It was gentle, much different from what he expected. That grin Seishu continued to give seemed to lead to other intentions so he thought. And the gentle kiss lingered even as he pulled away. It was hard to tell what emotions were going through him at the moment, but the sting of a tear hitting his cheek made him look up in curiosity.
"Seishu?" His voice was barely a whisper, but it was enough for him to be heard. As the guardian wiped his cheek Enasi spoke again. "What's wrong?" He held concern in his voice as he slowly sat up, only to be pulled into the waking realm again.
His finger lightly brushed his lips, almost disbelieving what had happened- even if it was only in the dream. And then his hand rubbed his cheek where the tear fell. "What happened...? Why did he start crying?" The guardian wasn't sure what to do and now that he was in his realm, all those emotions came rushing to him. And all he could do was sigh heavily. He wanted to know what was wrong so he could help, but maybe it was his fault...? What if he did something wrong?
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Crios sensed Rue's speedy approach from his office. It was a clear indicator that one or both of the guardians were awake. So, he stood before Rue could get to his door, and walked out. Just as he did, Rue braked in front of him. "Seishu's hurt! But he's crying this time, I think it's really bad!"
Crios nodded and grabbed his supplies and followed as Rue bolted back in order to comfort Seishu. "This couldn't be the wounds... For him to cry? I don't know..." Crios mumbled to himself as he continued to Seishu's room.
