Rune smiled appreciatively and then closed his eyes. "Thanks." He then pulled a pillow under his head and snuggled next to her as he settled in for a nap.

Shou went rigid as she popped him into her throat, he fangs cautioned him. 'Christ a vampire....God this'll be fun.' He didn't move, he had to make quite an effort not to move or even squirm, just enjoy the feel of her expertise. He moaned and quietly wondered if he was indeed going to end up screaming. He hoped it wouldn't be from the fangs....however kinky it was....but not being able to move would certaily cause it. "Ahh..." he groaned a bit louder. He would eventually end up screaming, this was all too good.

Taka collapsed heavily on the bed, breathing deeply, her eyes half closed in ecstasy. "Yeah, I know," she sighed. "You're not so bad yourself." She let her eyes close as the air of the bedroom cooled her skin and her breathing returned to normal. Best goddamn orgasm EVER, she told herself.

Milena grinned and shrugged, taking Shou full into her mouth. She sucked shallowly at first, then suddenly thrust him back into her throat. The tips of her fangs tickled his member threateningly, as if the wrong move would cause him the most pain he'd ever felt, but she expertly guided him in and out of her mouth. She wrapped both hands around his penis and squeezed slightly, creating more friction and sending a delicious chill throughout his body.

As Taka tightened around him he spilled en to her moaning loudly and his fingers gripped her ever tighter, until he finally collapsed on the bed. He lay there a few moments; his brain moosh, his body felt like jello and his member was now tired. He breathed deeply, trying to recapture his breath.

"Gawd...Taka...you are so amazing.." he breathed out finally, his brain and blood having returned to all their original posts.

Shou gasped, "Christ..woman that's evil....but....i really love it...bring it on, i'll take everything you got." He grinned down at her, ready and willing to endure the torture and pleasure.

Taka's own ecstasy had grown nearly uncontrollable. She grunted and moaned and panted, each thrust bringing her closer and closer. . ."AH, GOD, RUNE!!!!!!!!" Her resulting orgasm caught her off guard. She lived every shuddering result, feeling it course through her viens. Her orgasm pulsed around Rune's penis, letting him know just how much she appreciated his presence.

Milena kissed Shou deeply, her lips capturing his. She lured him into the spray of the shower, wettening them both, letting the water slide over their bodies. "Remember that part about me making you scream?" she purred into his ear before nibbling on it. She ran her hands over his body, squatting before him and licking everything but his package. "Sure you can handle this, darling?"

Rune gasped protestantly when she stopped, but her next words had caught him off guard. His passion had him in position without a second thought and he thrust into her. Gasping and clinging to her hips with his hands, his nails digging into her sides. He pummeled into her as fast as he could, making each thrust hard. "uhh...uhh...gawd...Taka..." he was getting close now...on edge and in a frenzy.

Shou smiled seductively at her as he removed the rest of his clothes, letting his pants slide off slowly to reveal his length, which was already standing to attention in salute to her nakedness in the shower. He got into the shower, pulling the curtains closed and pulling her to him. "You look delicious...especially when you're wet...." He licked her lips gently and kissed her, "..mmm....tasty.."

Taka bounced up and down faster and faster on Rune's penis, driving herself into a frenzy. When she thought she was almost there, she abruptly stopped and clambered off of Rune, pulling him up with her. "From behind," she demanded in a low, throaty growl. She positioned her hips in front of him, allowing him to enter her and take the reigns.

Milena moaned slightly, loving the feel of Shou's lips and tongue on her breasts. She tangled her fingers in his hair, pulling his mouth up to hers. "What do you say I start a shower and you take off the rest of what you're wearing? It looks terribly uncomfy right about now." She winked, licking his lips, and then slowly pulled away. She turned around and turned on the shower, letting a little spray glisten on her skin. Milena turned and looked over her shoulder at Shou, beckoning him with a sultry grin.

Rune gasped as she thrust herself on him, completely un prepared, but all the same pleasantly surprised. He bucked up, gyrating with her rhythm. He was moaning and holding her hips, loving the feel of her skin in his hands. Her skin alone drove him crazy, everything else was astronomical. He moved his hands up to fondle her breasts as they bounced to their rhythm.

Shou unknowingly licked his lips and then smiled at her....or rather at her breasts...body...then face. He was turned on by the way she touched herself so lightly. "Oooh..." he breathed out as her reached forward to touch her skin; starting at her shoulder and going up to her neck to pull her closer and then slid down to her milky breasts, pinching the perfectly pink nipples, rolling them in his fingers til they were hard. He then leant down and licked and nipped at them.

It had been hundreds of years since he'd last been with or even seen a naked woman, and this one was the best he'd ever seen. She was flawless. He sucked on one nipple while kneeding the other breast with his hand.

As abruptly as Taka had gone down on Rune, she stopped. "Take your pants off," she commanded. She quickly undid her pants, slid them off, and climbed on top of Rune. He barely had a chance to remove his own pants before she thrust herself down on top of him, moving up and down in alternating slow and fast-paced measures. A light moan escaped her lips as she gave over to her own pleasure.

Milena grinned and took a step back from Shou. "Well I wouldn't want you ripping anything. Why don't I just take it off for you then?" She slowly slid the straps down over her shoulders, pulling the dress over her breasts and down her torso. Once past her hips it slid easily to the floor, revealing her milky white skin. She ran her fingertips lightly over her breasts and stomach, licking her lips. "Is this better, Shou darling?"

Rune was wild, christ, he was completly under her control and he didn't care. The feel of her tongue on his length and then her mouth drove him crazy, he had to make a concious effort not to buck upwards, but he was wriggling with delight.

He loved this, he knew just how lucky he was to have met her. She was an amazing lover, an amazing woman and now she was having his child; and as frightening as the thought was he was happy. He hoped they could be a family eventualy. He loved her, gawd help him, and he knew she did but still had not allowed herself to say it; but he was not saddened, he knew she did and that was all he needed.

He had his fingers in her hair. "Gawd...Taka..."he moaned.

He grinned as she squeezed at his ass. He squeezed hers back, pulling her back up to face him. He sucked in her bottom lip and bit it gently, before pulling back to look at her. He looked her up and down. "I'd sure like to get you outta that dress, but i'm afraid i'll rip it." He breathed into her ear, nibbling at the lobe.

Taka's smile grew wider as she watched her effect on Rune. Watching him turn into mush at her touch was the biggest power trip yet. She inched her way south, scooting down the bed. She then took firm hold of Rune's penis in her hands and began licking it, teasing the head with her tongue. When he began making little strangling noises, Taka finally took him into her mouth, letting her tongue swirl around the head and base. She began pumping it in and out very slowly, feeling his hips move slightly against her hands. She moved one hand down to his balls and fondled them, quickening her pace in accordance with his breathing. She could feel her own body growing hot, a sticky wetness becoming more pronounced between her legs.

Milena sighed happily and began to pull at Shou's shirt. Once she had it over his head and off his body she discarded it on the floor, her lips and tongue making delicious little paths and circles on the flesh of his chest and shoulders. She slowly made her way down to his nipples, taking each one in her mouth and teasing it with her lips and tongue. Her hands ran over his sides and torso, at one point stopping over his ass to give it a good squeeze.

Rune moaned, he loved it when she did that. He'd wanted to respond, but it was hard to form words when she did that. Instead he enjoyed her touches as he nibbled at her ear and let his hands roam when he was able to remember to move them. It was hard to do much when she did that. All the blood and all his thoughts had travled south of his actual brain.

Shou gasped, just her words could get him hot, and the light touches and kisses were torture, he couldn't wait to see what else she was capable of. "Oh my goddess..." he said, running his fingers into her hair. He had no need of God...when this exquisit creature was before him and touching him. He le t one had trail back down to her ass.

Rune pouted, but got up unhinged the last of the door and kicked the rest of the splintered door into the hall. If people even wanted to listen in on then, they'd have to walk over the splintery mess. He'd get rid of it later. He then went to the closet and unhunged its door, carrying it to the entrance of the room. He put it in place, took the original doors locking knob and putting it in place before closing it and locking them in the room.

He then prowled back over to the bed and crawled over to Taka, "Is that to you liking...." he leant in and nuzzled her neck and smiled into her skin.


He smiled seductivly at Milena as she pulled him, he was already excited. He couldn't wait to see her naked.

He first pinned her to the walled and kissed at her neck and ear, slidding his fingers up her side. Kissing on the lips would be far too personal. Sure, he'd done that to Amaroq...but Amaroq was drunk off his ass and Shou could allow himself to get that way with a man. The woman who still held that allowance was Kasumi. He was sure he'd never fall fully in love with another woman, but he was free to give his body to everyone he wanted. He shoved the thought of Kas out of his mind. She had no place here.

He cupped one of Milena breasts, fondling it as he bit lustfully at her neck.

Taka grinned. "I'm glad you're so imaginative." She kissed him soundly, all the while her hands working at his pants. When she had them open she slid a hand inside, pulling out his penis and slowly working it. "Very glad," she murmured.

Milena smiled slightly as Shou began playing with her breasts. At least he was to the point. She pulled him up to her and kissed him, letting her lips trail over his, making him want more. Her hands slid under his shirt, fingertips trailing lightly over his abdomen and pecks, playing with his nipples. She licked his ear, letting her fangs graze over his neck. "I'm going to make you scream, Harada Shoushin."

Taka nodded seriously. "Yeah, you do. I don't have a problem with killing things and ripping things apart and all that, but I DO have a problem with the idea that people could walk in and watch me fuck you. Fix the damn door, Rune." She then rolled away from him, propped herself up on one arm, and fixed him with an expectant gaze.

Milena grinned at Shou. "I think that the shower would be an excellent place to start," she cooed, taking him by the waistband of his pants and leading him toward the bathroom. "Coming, darling?" she asked Yori.

Yori shook her head emphatically. "No, uh, not quite my idea of fun. You guys go on ahead." Holy shit, what's up with these people! she inwardly fumed. Why did I have to get mixed up with this bunch?

Because that's your assignment, Mataki.

Yori blanched. She'd forgotten that Morfran could read minds. But are they really worth it?

Indeed, Yori, they are. The stupid one, Harada Shoushin, is what you're after. Don't fuck this up, if you want to continue to live. You're a sex demon, and he's a sex fiend. Work this to your advantage, Yori. Or do I have to send someone else to do this job?

Yori sighed. No, Mr. Morfran, I've got it under control She watched Milena and Shou disappear into the bathroom and then flopped down on the couch, frustrated.

Rune was silently fuming when she entered and her analogy made him smile in spite of himself and huffed a laugh out and then smiled up at her. "I'll fix it...somehow. Don't worry." He pulled her to him and threw her onto the bed beside him and ran a hand up her side. "Do i have to fix it right away though...?"

Shou gaped and then stood up smiling at her. This was his type of woman. He then looked over at Yori and winked, "Sounds like a plan." He turned back to Milena and sauntered up to her, "What kinda fun do you want first?" he purred. Yes he was purring again, he did that a lot...like a horny little tiger...and he knew it, it only helped inhance his image.

"You're an idiot, Milena. When he decides to rip you apart, I'm gonna laugh and watch." She stood and went up the stairs after Rune, stepping over the splinters and chunks of wood that used to be the bedroom door. "Well, now look what you've done," she said to the fuming demon in a matter-of-fact tone of voice. "How are we supposed to fuck without a door? I guess we'll be screaming into the breeze for all the apartment to hear now."

Milena made a face at Taka's back as she ascende the stairs. She turned to Shou, who was practically eyeball fucking her. "So now what, darling?" she inquired seductively. "We have the rest of this place to ourselves, and I haven't had some fun in a while. Maybe we could even get little Yori to join in." She winked, putting a hand on one hip and letting it jut suggestively, her cleavage more pronounced.

Yori's mouth dropped open in silent protest.

Rune's eyes involuntarily twitched suddenly and he was pretty sure his face was red, either that or his head was expoding. "Fine! You know what?!" He raised a fist, but trying very hard not to do anything, she had to find his rune. "I never liked you Milena......and.." he pointed at Yori, but didn't look at her, "If she turns out to be the enemy...." he didn't exactly know what he'd do to Milena, but he was damn sure he'd kill Yori. He gritted his teeth and punch the wall behind him, leaving a nice gaping hole showing the various bugs and rot that was behind the gawdaweful walls. "Christ.....i hate being around all these freakin women! I've had it! Especially with you...." he glared at Milena and stormed upstairs slamming the door to Hiroshi's room and the way it cracked afterward made it obvious to everyone else that the door'd broken.

That woke Shou up from his fantasies. He shook his head, Rune was nuts, being around three fine looking women was like a dream itself. Rune was such a pessimist! He didn't see the beauty of the situation. Though he'd never...ever come on to Taka...cause she'd kill him or at least break every bone in his body and then rune would kill him; but other than that Shou was going to have fun. He was running ideas in his head, looking back and forth at the two women open for his selection. He was sure he wanted Milena first, Yori was too quiet and standoffish to take first....his thought kept wandering as he stared wantonly at Milena.

Milena waved off Rune's aggitation and continued eyeing Shou. "Yes, yes, whatever. In that case, I'll just forget the whole thing. And I'm sure Hiroshi will get bored eventually and come home. It's starting to rain out there and this is a VERY expensive dress I'm wearing." She looked at Rune and winked at him. "In fact, Rune darling, I bet it costs more than your life, if you have one." She glanced over at Yori, who looked sort of pale, but there was not hint of recognition on her face. "As for the new girl, well, I'm sure she's not much of a threat, Rune. Afterall, she's in the same room with a bounty hunter, the right hand of doom, a vampire, and the most powerful weapon of ages. I'm sure she'll behave, won't you sweetheart?"

Yori nodded enthusiastically. "And all I needed was a place to stay the night. . ." Yikes, what a bunch of uptight jerks. Way to be too big for your britches, Rune! Maybe I'll just call you asshole instead. How does that sound? She sat quietly on the couch near but not too near Taka, who simply growled slightly and shifted away from her.

Rune was suddenly aggitated, she'd said weapon and now the Yori girl was out of the bathroom and listening to the conversation. He'd have to Milena aside later and tell her not to mention that again until he was sure he could trust Yori; hell he barely trusted Milena as it was.

"...don't call me darling again, call your willing new toy that." He waved a hand at Shou. "As for what you're looking for..." he eyed Yori with suspicion, she seemed too interested and a bit nervous, but hiding it well. "My rune....it's made of bone and blood and has a powerfull bind-rune on it. like two triangles..with the top tips touching and on one of their bottoms ther is an x going through the line and a lin on the other one...." he gave Yori a threatening glance, warning her. "Milena...." he said turning his gaze back to her, "...as for Dante...i don't think he'll have it...actually...i'm sure about it. HE used it on me while i'd taken a nap, so he still has it. Dante is just here to warn and confront me about IT. " He notioned to Yori. "I don't believe you've met our ...other...new member..Yori. When you go back to Hiroshi...you shouldn't leave him by himself too long you know.....pease ask him if he knows our....dear..."he said it so seethingly he was sure he'd seen her flinch if only a moment, " ....Yori...aparantly he knows her, and said she could stay here if she needed...." He watched Yori for any signs of weakness, he wanted to catch her in a lie badly.

Even Shou knew it, he wasn't paying much attention though; engulfed at staring at the seductress Milena. Must....have....her.... he started silently daydreaming about her in 'fun' situations; no longer paying attention to the rest of the activity.

Milena giggled at Shou and inclined her head. "Quite. So. . .you're the famous weapon I've heard so much about. I don't know WHY these two had such a hard time finding you. . ." Because you're absolutely beautiful and I want you now! Milena inwardly screamed. Then, quite suddenly, she turned her attention back to Rune. "Rune, darling, poor Hiroshi and I have absolutely no idea what we're looking for. Would you care to be a bit more specific about the rune? So far little Dante's made no attempt to do much other than drink himself silly, so I'm not anticipating that your little assignment should be very hard, but I'd like to know what I'm supposed to steal for you."

The bathroom door opened a crack and Yori peeked through. Oh shit! Milena the vampire! She had seen the woman several times when she had worked for Morfran. Yori prayed to whatever powers may be that she wouldn't be recognized. She slowly and cautiously exited the bathroom, inserting herself on the ring of the conversation, listening intently. Did I hear something about a weapon? I bet that's what Morfran's after. . .

Rune shook his head at both Shou and ...especially at Taka. He gave her a look, almost trying to pass the message telepathically that she shouldn't be doing THAT while pregnant...he'd have to quite too.....damn! He then look over at Milena and Shou who were eyeing eachother......CHRIST!!! It's like they were mentally humping eachother.

He grimmaced.

"...eh...that's the guy we were lookin for. Harada Shoushin." He introduced, leaving out the 'weapon part' because of the visiter in the bathroom. 'Just in case.'


Shou raised his eyebrows at her; this girl was even better. The famous Milena he reckoned and he winked..."Yea...that's me...a pleasure to 'meat' you." He stood and bowed and eyed her more. Yum!

"I still think you're a sap and a prick, Harada Shoushin. But hey, if she turns out to be a man-eater and you get your dick chewed off, don't come crying to me." Taka took a cigarrette out of the carton she kept at the front of her vest and lit it with her fingertips. She inhaled deeply, blowing little smoke rings and then re-inhaling the rest though her nose. "As long as I have ready access to nicotene and a punching bag," she said, letting the remaining smoke file out through her nose, "I should be able to stand you just fine."

Milena opened Hiroshi's decrepid front door and stepped into the crowded little apartment, tossing her hair as she shut the door in annoyance. "Would you believe it? Taxi fares have gone up. The nerve! I should have bitten him!" She turned to look at the group of three staring at her from the living room. A lingering scent told her that there was another member of their growing party close by. "And why, praytell, are you all staring? Don't worry; I left Hiroshi at the bar. He's keeping an eye on Dante for me. I have some questions about your artifact, Rune darling." She smiled winsomely and looked over Shou, who was grinning stupidly at her. Her lips pursed into a sexy little pucker, and she winked at him seductively. "And who might this morsel be?"

Rune thought quietly on the locking out of Shou, optimum for having alone time with Taka. He shook his head, thinking better of it, it was enough that Shou was acting like this, Taka would kick his ass if he started acting the same...besides he'd have to keep an eye on the new girl, something wouldn't let him trust her.

Shou grinned back at the duo staring at him with looks of disgust and shaking their heads at him. "Whaaat? I can't help it, if you'd spent as long as i have away from such wonderful things...you'd be the same." He then went to sit down on the chair, they weren't going to, in any fashion, praise him for this action...not even understand...they weren't having it.

Rune gave him a hard look to let him know that his asumption was also incorrect. He inwardly cringed and settled into his chair.

Taka rolled her eyes at Shou's antics. "You're obnoxious, you know that? Maybe we should make you sleep outside."

Yori grinned gratefully, backing away from Shou. "Uh. . .thanks. Yeah. . ." She backed into the bathroom and shut the door. Idiots, all three of them! she snapped mentally. That 'Shou' character will be easy to manipulate. All I gotta do is bat my eyes a few times and show a little skin, maybe play the 'I'm a weak little girl' card, and voila! No problem. Still, I wish I knew what it was I'm supposed to be stealing. Yori mused over this as she toweled herself off and re-dressed.

Milena finished her song and stepped off stage. She surveyed the bar, smiling in satisfaction. Dante wasn't moving, which meant he would be there for a while. She made her way to Hiroshi's side and tapped him on the shoulder.

"I need to find out a few things about our target. I shouldn't be long. Stay here and make sure he doesn't leave."

"What? Why me?" Hiroshi lamented.

"Because I said so, that's why," Milena answered in a tone of voice that made any thought of an argument impossible. She then left the bar, hailed a cab, and began her journey back to Hiroshi's apartment.

Shou smiled, "Look forward to meeting this Milena person."he grinned stupidly as Yori emerged, "...But i'll deal this one first." He then bowed to her gentlemanly and ran to grab a towel, even though he didn't know the location for one. He soo returned with one and handed it to her, "For you madam." He smiled leaning towards her.

Rune rolled his yes, "Oh Gawd..." he was going to lay it on thick wasn't he. This was going to be interesting....and very annoying.

Taka burst out laughing. "Oh man! Just wait 'till be meets Milena, Rune!" She grinned at Shou. "She's gonna seduce you right out of your wits. That little vamp will have you wrapped around her finger in no time. Speaking of, where the hell are they? Hiroshi's starting to piss me off." She took a dagger out of a hiding place in one boot and began cleaning her fingernails with it.

A moment later the door to the bathroom opened. Yori stepped out, desperately trying to cover herself with a little hand towel. "Uh. . .could someone please get me a towel, please??"

Taka just laughed and continued cleaning her fingernails.

Shou gasped, "I am not! I prefer ...eh...a seductive destructive..eh...eh?" he smiled hopefully.

Rune shook his head, "He means he's a shameless playboy"

Shou gasped and then started laughing, "Yeah okay. I am. I can't help it, i mean...just because i'm a killer and a demon doesn't mean i have to be mean, evil all the time right?"

"....right....i guess." smiled Rune, "Just be carefull, you're lust will get you into trouble one day."

Taka nodded. "Sometimes, yeah, he is." She smiled sweetly at Rune and then turned back to Yori. "Seriously, though, any funny business and I'll gut you and hang you from a lamp post with your innerds."

Yori nodded. "I don't doubt it." She smiled gratefully at Shou when he introduced himself to her. "It's nice to meet you. You gonna threaten me too? I hope not. I think I've got enough of that for one day. Where's the shower?"

Taka pointed toward the bathroom, and Yori got up and made her way accross the apartment to it, shutting the door lightly behind her.

Taka grinned at Shou. "For the cause of all this ruckus, you sure are a sap."

Rune still eyed her, his smile faded, she wasn't off the hook yet. He decided to just listen and watch. If he had to he'd lock the three of them into Hiroshi's bedroom at night and then lock Shou in the closet to have privacy with Taka; but he wasn't going to trust so easily.


Shou shrugged and nudged Rune, "Stop being so paranoid Rune, she seems fine to me. You think everyone's the enemy anymore." He walked over to the girl and smiled, "Well i'm Shou, nice to meetcha." he winked, kindly at her. "Don't mind Rune, he's moody."

Rune glared at Shou, "...i'll get you later for that."

Taka smirked at Yori.

"Um, well, I don't know how to fight and I'm not very intimidating. . .as you can tell. . ." She sat cautiously in the easy chair. "There are a lot of gangs that roam those abandoned houses. It's safer to be where there are lots of people. . ." She smiled hopefully at them, seeking their approval.

The girl was obviously nervous, maybe Taka was right, but there could be other reasons. "Why here?" he asked suddenly, cautiously, "There are no people left anymore....a lot of places are abandoned...and very few are being runned by anyone. You could most likely take up residence in a nice house left behind by people. You could live practically anywhere.....for free even....so why here?" he gave a smile; not a friendly one, but a daring one, trying to coax out any lies she had.

"Oh don't worry so much, Rune. She's a sap. I could flick her and she'd probably die, right hun?" Taka grinned wickedly at Yori, who just swallowed hard.

"Uh. . ." She smiled shyly at Shou. "Hi, uh, I'm Yori. So Hiroshi's not here?"

"No, twit, Hiroshi's not here. He may never be here again, if he's not careful." She sat on the couch. "So. . .tell us about yourself, Yori."

"Uh. . .I. . .uh. . .I work in a restaurant."

"You homeless?"

Yori blushed, tense and feeling very threatened.

Rune groaned, he didn't like the smell of her, he'd keep an eye out. "You so much as breath the wrong why....you're dead..." his voice was low, and creepy; the remains of his earlier temper leaking out into his words. Might as well put it to good use.

He didn't feel he had to explain his name and just walked ahead of them, inside glancing at Shou and giving him a look of warning to stay alert. He then went and leant next to him for good measure. He wasn't going to put his guard down yet. Anyone he didn't know, too, was suspect.

Shou looked over at the girl and raised an eyebrow, "Who's that?" he looked over at Rune, are you guys settin up an inn here or somethin?"

Rune glared at the demon impatiently, "Shou....stop....just..." his voice lowered to a whisper, "stay alert, don't trust her too quickly...."

The succubus gulped. "I'm not a friend, really. I met him at that bar that got blown up. . .he was working. . .offered me a place to sleep if I needed one. Is he here?"

Taka narrowed her eyes. "I'm not buying this one, chica."

"What? Why not? What more do you want from me?"

"A better description, would be nice," Taka murmured, putting her hand on her magnum.

The succubus nodded and swallowed. "He's really pale, blue hair, one blue eye one purple eye. He's really nice. . ."

Taka considered her for a moment, then sighed. "Ok fine, come on in. If we find out you're not for real, we can just kill you later. How's that sound?" Taka turned to back into the apartment. "What's your name?"

"Yori," Yori said, following her.

Rune reguarded the succubus with the utmost suspision, she seemed nervous for some reason. He eyed her, looking her over, searching her for signs that she was an enemy. "......as far as we know...he has no 'other' friends....who are you.....really?" he didn't like her sudden appearance, besides Hiroshi would have mentioned something...cause he knew he'd get pummeled if he didn't give a heads up.

Taka nodded. "I guess I'm too stubborn, sometimes. Or too hotheaded, or both." She smiled slightly and kissed Rune, a sly smile hovering on her lips. "Y'know, we could always. . .amuse ourselves 'till people show up."

"Excuse me, do you know anyone named Hiroshi?" Taka turned and looked down at a little succubus. When had the girl snuck up on them? Taka glared at her and sniffed. "What's it to you?"

"Well, uh. . ." she stammered, looking at the ground. "I'm looking for him. He told me I could stay with him, if I needed to. . .a while back. . ." She glanced nervously at Rune, her hoodie hiding most of her face.

Taka faced her. "Oh yeah? What's Hiroshi look like?"

The succubus blanched. "Uh, well, he's really short and kinda scrawny. . .are you friends of his? Look, I REALLY need a place to stay--"

"Beat it, twit," Taka snapped.

Rune stiffened as she touched his shoulder, trying to be calm and listen. Then she touched his cheek and softend, his heart feeling like lead suddenly and a lump got caught in his throat as he fought back emotions. He hugged her suddenly, she'd stay away from Orren, she understood...what a relief. He took a deep breath, "You can fight anyone else...just not Orren...." He pulled away and looked into her eyes, "......I'm sorry....that i got angry, i was just.....so worried, even just thinking about what he could do. I have a bigger duty now....if you weren't....ya know....i would've had no problem." He stroked he cheek, "I know how strong you are and i know you are very capable of taking care of yourself.....i.....ehh" he sighed, "I just....can't let anything happen to you...or ..our baby. I have a duty to protect you both and not just that.....i want to keep you from harm. I wouldn't forgive myself otherwise."

Taka blinked for a moment. She put her hand on her hip, chewing on one lip, her face thoughtful. "Wow." She looked at Shou. "I didn't, you know, actually expect him to get so mad. Hmm." She considered her options for a moment, then followed Rune outside.

"Hey! Rune, wait!!" She jogged to catch up to him and put a hand on his shoulder. "Hey, uh. . .look, I'm sorry. I didn't think you'd, you know, actually get mad. Sounds kinda dumb, but you never did before." Then, in a strange and fitful mood swing, Taka gently touched Rune's cheek. "If you want me to stay out of it with Orren, then I will. That's fine. But if Dante shows up, I get first dibs."

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Yori counted the buildings as the taxi she rode in whizzed down the street. Morfran had given her the address to the place that the demon and elemental were staying in, and every moment took her closer to her destination. "I'm not gonna be able to fight them," she mused. "I'm gonna hafta play the 'weak and frightened' card, get on their good sides. Then I can take whatever it is Morfran wants so badly."

Rune's eyes flared and then narrowed, he was losing it and he didn't trust himself being in the same room with her or anyone. He only wanted to protect her and the baby, because Orren would most definantly try something to harm them and he desperatly feared that. And because Rune wanted so much to protect her from harm, he had to leave the house for a while or he'd do something he'd regret.

"...okay..." his voice was low, dark and very cold. He nodded at her, eyes narrowed and his aura dark and looming. "I won't....i won't even bother....." he turned on his heel, grabbed his long black coat from a hook beside the door and walked out, slamming the door shut behind him.


Shou gulped and just stared at the door, Rune was losing control of himself quickly....and emotions had made him worse, that frightened the demon a little bit. Rune without emotions was bad enough....but with them....he shuddered at the thought and didn't turn to look at Taka. He was wondering if he should have taken his chances with Amaroq.

Name: Yori Mataki
Sex: Female
Race: Succubus
Age: 25
Height: 5'4"

Biography: Yori is a succubus, a fairly young one at that. She's fond of punk rock and ska, and typically sports short blue and black hair, tall boots, tights, a short black skirt, and a Streetlight Manifesto hoodie. She's a wise-ass, temperamental, and she enjoys questioning authority and giving attitude. She puts up a tought front to protect herself, but is actually very fragile. She's offended easily, and she often feels the need to cling to someone stronger than her for support. Despite her various mental instabilities, Yori can be very caring and is fiercely loyal to those she is close to. Her favorite color is black.

Histography: Yori's mother, also a succubus, was an abusive prostitute who wasn't around much. Yori ran away from home at the age of thirteen and joined a gang, living on couches and in doorways. At nineteen she nearly overdosed on pain killers and tried to reform herself, enrolling in college and getting a job. This didn't last long, however, and she soon found herself on the street again, dealing drugs and prostituting herself. She got into trouble with a local drug lord and fled home, coming to Soma. Seeking protection, she found Ambrose Morfran, who offered to take her under his wing in exchange for work.

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Taka felt her face get hot. How dare he talk to her like that?! "I'm not a baby, Rune," she growled back. "I'm a professional and I can take care of myself." She crossed her arms in front of her, fixing him with a cold, steady stare. "So don't EVER tell me what to do again, got it? It's never a good idea."

Rune scowled over at her and shook his head and stood, "Dammit Taka..." he was growling, he was getting angry, he hated getting angry, anger could make him dangerous...even if only half of what his true strength was. He gritted his teeth and held it back as best he could. "Orren....he's dangerous Taka...of all the people we'll have to deal with....he's the worst...i don't want you fighting him............." He was angry and panic stricken, "........he'll KNOW......and he will do anything and everything...he can... to kill you....................." He kicked at the wall again, frustrated....scared. "Everyone else isn't much........." he turned to her, his eyes glowing silver...anger and frustration filling him, ".......but stay away from him."

Taka smirked, standing and dusting herself off. She picked up the remnants of the food and tossed it into Hiroshi's kitchen. "Yeah, well, whoever comes knocking at the door's gonna find himself face to face with my .45 magnum. I kicked Mr. Escapee hear's butt earlier, and he's supposed to be dangerous. How bad could Dante and Orren possibly be?" Somewhere in the back of her mind Taka knew that saying things like that invited trouble. For some reason, she was counting on it.

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"I don't want to hear any complaints, Yori. I don't want to hear any of your whining. I've given you and assignment, and I want you to follow through on it."

Yori was an Incubus. She had fallen in with a bad croud some time back and needed protection. Xanatos Morfran had offered her that protection, in exchange for services. Yori stamped her foot impatiently. She was of small stature, only about 5'4", but her temper and attitude made up for that. "Suppose I can't do it? What then, eh?"

Morfran smirked cruely at her. "Either you complete the assignment or you don't. If you don't, it means that you die, by their hands or by mine. Understand?"

Yori gulped and nodded. Man she hated this guy. She left Morfran's offices and pulled up the hood of her sweater to hide her face. Even though the streets were mostly dark and deserted, she didn't want to risk anyone seeing her. Yori was generally very good at her job because she was careful. But nothing had prepared her for this assignment. Earlier that day Morfran had had a confrontation with a demon and a fire elemental. Supposedly, they had something Morfran wanted. And supposedly, she was supposed to get it back. Yori groaned. "I'd better get something really good out of this one. . ." she muttered as she walked down the street.

Rune continued to glower over at the stained wall again, not trying to make eye contact with anyone, he didn't trust his emotions just then. "...It'll happen soon enough...either Dante finds me, Lucifer gets tired of waiting...or if Orren discovers where Shou is....I can suggest only there will be a small struggle at first...trying to retrieve Shou from us...then.....it'll get messy. Us in the middle." He didn't seem all to interested in what he was saying, he was still upset. Part of him wanted to know what was said, the other refused to know.

Shou dusted himself off and leant against a wall, wondering if he should even speak; he didn't want to get on the bad side of either of them, so he was fairly sure he'd manage to screw himself over if he were to get in the middle.

"So what exactly am I suppose to do. I understand they both want me for their side. So when they come...stay as far from them as possible or fight like hell..........pardon the pun."

Rune eyed him a second, "Fight and don't do anything stupid."

Orren got tired of waiting for an answer, the girl would obviously not be of huge help in the matter. How could she possibly like associating with these.....creatures? He swiftly headed to where the one woman had pointed out. When he arrived however, there was a mess of burnt furniture and holes and a thoroughly pissed off earth-bound angel. "Where is he? Harada Shoushin?" The response he got was rather loud and full of curses, but Orren managed to make the words of Demon and fire bitch headed somewhere with him.

He left quickly, not for the hunt but to get the hell out of shouting range from the maniac in the house.

Taka smirked slightly as she watched Rune get uncomfortable. Maybe there was hope for the man after all. Her smirk became a grin as she watched him glower at them, his anger turning into some obscure kind of guilt. She laughed when he turned away. "So now what, captain? Do we just sit here and wait for heaven and hell to descend upon us and show us their wrath? These fries are fucking awesome!" She happily devoured her food, waiting for a response from someone. Hopefully she had managed to push more buttons.