A Tale of Two Foxes: (Kogitsune X Mikazuki)

A Tale of Two Foxes - Chapter 8

CHAPTER 8

Kogitsune skid to halt at the river's edge, the blood rushing through his ears so loud it drowned out all other sound. The taste of Mikazuki's blood was still on his tongue, and the hunger for more was so intense, so distracting and all-consuming, he could hardly maintain his animal form. He was in pain, physically and emotionally, desperately trying to fight the urge to race back to Mikazuki's room.

Kogitsune desired the exquisite male with a need so violent and terrifying, it sent chill after chill coursing down his spine. Every time he closed his eyes he could see himself ravaging Mikazuki's body, plunging into his delicate frame until it shattered in his arms. He longed to hear Mikazuki's cries of agonizing despair; ached to see the beautiful Sword's tears pour from his crystal clear blue eyes. He wanted Mikazuki to beg for his life, and then weep with the knowledge that he would die in his lover's embrace.

Kogitsune knew then he could never touch Mikazuki again. In the brief moments he'd held the enticing male in his arms, he'd had a vision of exactly what he would do to him if his desires were ever fulfilled. It was brutal and vicious; a morbid scene that would inevitably end with the Sword's death. When he finished with Mikazuki, there would be nothing left. And when he pulled his blood-soaked cock from the male's splintered body, he would feast on Mikazuki's soul.

Kogitsune collapsed onto the ground, shivering uncontrollably. Unable to focus on maintaining his animal form, his body reverted back to its human one. He pulled his knees to his chest, pressing his cheek against the cold earth. He inhaled the rich scent of the soil, using the familiar aroma to ground his spirit. He felt as though his mind was no longer his own, and as he lay there, trembling like a newborn babe, he couldn't help but wonder if these murderous desires were truly his, or the product of someone else's twisted imagination...

Kogitsune could sense Kuroi's presence. He could literally feel him watching from the shadows, relishing his suffering. He could smell the male's scent drifting through the air; hear the beating of Kuroi's villainous heart even as the sound of his own threatened to explode his ear drums.

The sound of movement confirmed Kogitsune's suspicions, and he braced himself for what was to come. He couldn't move, which meant fighting was out of the question. He was at the mercy of a ruthless enemy, so you can imagine his surprise when a pair of strong arms pulled him off the ground and cradled him gently. Kogitsune found himself staring up into Kuroi's dark and unreadable eyes, suddenly filled with a confusing combination of blinding hatred and fierce love.

"Wh-what did you... do t-to me...?" Kogitsune bit out.

Kuroi gently stroked Kogitsune's cheek. "Nothing except show you who and what you truly are."

"No," Kogitsune groaned, trying to pull away from Kuroi without success. "This... this isn't me!"

"How can you say that?" Kuroi whispered, pressing his lips to Kogitsune's temple. "I see what you see. I feel what you feel. The visions might be mine, but the desires they elicit are all your own. You want him. When you look at him you see the very essence of need. His soul is perfect and his body is untouched. His blood is pure, and the heart that pumps it is uncorrupted. You recognize all this, yet still you hesitate. There will never be an opportunity like this again, brother. He's offered himself as a willing sacrifice, you must claim him before it's too late."

Kogitsune clenched his teeth, shaking his head in fiercely. "No," he hissed. "I can't. I won't!"

Kuroi smiled lovingly. "You are so strong. I knew you would fight. I don't want to hurt you like this, brother, but you leave me no choice. The visions won't stop, and neither will the dreams. Soon you'll no longer be able to tell what is real and what is not. Sleep will elude you. Food and all sustenance will turn to ash in your mouth. If you think this is suffering, wait until you see what I have in store for you next."