Gorou's POV
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"General Gorou! Her Excellency is back!"
"Coming!" They were used to my mid-training departures - I hated how often it was compared to being a dog excited about their owner. Sure it was true, but that didn't give them the right to point it out. I ran my way to the beach again, barely hiding my wagging as the Alcor's anchor-chain rattled. Her little water platforms formed and she hopped down with her usual elegant movements. "Thank the Archons! How'd your date go?"
"She paid for lunch and punched someone in the dick for mentioning my shorts."
"Good. When can I meet her?"
"Never. You boys got him?"
"Mostly...?" Someone hopped off the side, rolling up onto his feet with a small bundle in his arms. Talk about tall, broad, and dumb. I could see the sand pouring off as he trudged over, revealing a white shiba inu puppy as the bundle. I couldn't help flattening my ears a little at the sight.
"Itto, what the fuck?"
"I got bored."
"...Who the fuck is this?"
"Ooo, feisty~ I like you already~"
"Don't tease him like you teased Baby Bird."
"Bleh."
"...They can't stay together, so where are you gonna stay?"
"...Granny lives here - why wouldn't I stay with her?"
"She's moved to Bourou Village. Besides, we need you close by in case the Shogun goes back on her word." Her words were muffled as the oni and I stared each other down. "Uh... What're you two doing?"
"What's your name, Puppy?"
"Don't call me that! Shut the fuck up!"
"Make me, tiny~" He just grinned as I yanked him down by the collar of his shirt.
"I could kill you in five seconds - do you really want to die on this hill?"
"This is a beach."
"Archons, you're infuriating - who is this asshole?"
"Arataki Itto, Gorou, Gorou, Arataki Itto." I could feel him look over me as I did the same, pushing him away.
"My Itto's cuter."
"Excuse me! I'm Arataki "the one and oni" Itto - there's not another one."
"Shame that there is. He's a beetle."
"My Gorou's cuter, so fuck you."
"I swear to the Archons if the dog is named Gorou -"
"She is." She yipped, wagging at me from his arms.
"Her name's Tantei, dumbass."
"No it's not."
"She literally just said it."
"...The puppy can speak to puppies?~"
"I'm leaving. Can't believe I left a sparring match for this."
"Came to see your sister, huh?~"
"...Mamoru, get your buddy before I punch him. I'm leaving." I could hear someone walking behind me, but the small bark gave it away. "Stop staring at my ass, creep!"
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Love, War, & Beetles
FanfictionGorou's actions used to haunt his nights - now, they've seeped into his waking life. A relaxing walk goes sideways and he ends up in an unfamiliar cabin with a very pretty oni who knows just how to push his buttons. Now he just needs to get Itto and...
