Tale of Two Tails

Chapter 7

Mikasa sat in her room thinking about what Eren had said. He was a kitsune, and was wondering when Levi would marry. She didn't know much about kitsune, and this bugged her. She went to the archives the next morning to do research, going in on the premise of finding out what demon may be the best for them to ally with.

She read through the scrolls on kitsune, and was amazed at what she found. They could live for centuries, had different kinds, powers, classifications. From what she read, she could distinguish that Eren was a Fire Inari Kitsune that was at least over 100 years old, and has attached himself to Levi.

And she also understood why Eren had asked when Levi needed to marry. Eren can shapeshift into a female, and therefore would be able to solve the heir problem. He must care for Levi deeply if he's willing to go that far to keep him prosperous and happy.

Mikasa held great respect for Eren with that, and vowed to herself that even if he has claimed himself her guardian, she would do all she could to keep HIM safe. She didn't do much during the day, and she was sure that Eren got lonely when Levi left his chambers.

Though, she needed to find out if it was possible that Eren was doing this for Levi's life force. Unfortunately, one of the scrolls passages mentioned the ability to take one's life force through sexual contact. And kitsune are highly intelligent. She doesn't want to be willingly giving her brother's life to a demon. Though she believes that's more of a yako kitsune trait, she can never be too careful.

So after lunch, she went into Levi's quarters while he was off training. Eren had hidden, but slowly came out from under the porch to see her.

"Mikasa? What are you doing here?" Mikasa took a deep breath before sitting down next to the fox.

"I have a few questions I wish to ask you." Eren nodded as he sat next to her. After another deep breath, she began. "I was in the archives, researching kitsune, and I was curious on something. Is it true that kitsune can take a human's life force through sexual contact?" Eren's ears had shot straight up, a look of shock on his face before his face shifted into what she could only assume what the fox equivalent of a sneer.

"That's bullshit! Not even yako are capable of that!" Eren growled out. Mikasa sighed.

"Good. Then I have nothing to fear." She smiled softly. It took Eren a moment before what she said really registered, causing him to cock his head.

"Wait, why would you not have to worry about that?" Mikasa turned to him and smirked lightly.

"You plan on becoming my brother's bride and bearer of his children, am I correct?" Eren let out a small yip as he jumped a little, quickly looking away, and Mikasa was sure that if it was possible, he'd be blushing, if he wasn't already.

"How did you come to that conclusion?" Eren asked.

"Well, you asked when my brother needs to marry, which makes me believe he told you what is expected of him. Kitsune can shape shift, and are able to change their sex, correct?" Eren nodded. "You have attached yourself to my brother, and as his guardian, you wish for his happiness. You must know of his attraction to men, and you can give him not only an heir, but a male lover as well." Eren nodded slowly. "But I must ask, why my brother?"

"I respect him and he showed me kindne-"

"No, that's not what I mean. My brother want's a lover, not only someone to lie with, but someone to love him as he loves them and to grow old with them. Would you be able to do that?" Eren shifted on his paws, looking down at them.

"It is possible. I too am more attracted to males, and their are no other surrounding kitsune that share that interest with me. And since my race can change at will, no one stays as one sex or the other for long. I'd prefer to stay male, but..."

"You can't bare children as a male." Eren nodded. "So, are you attracted to my brother?" Eren shifted again.

"I'll admit that he is quite handsome. As well as kind and very wise for someone of such a young age. These are only things I have noticed in the past week of knowing him, but I wouldn't mind him being my mate." Mikasa nodded.

"So you could love my brother." Eren nodded.

"But the question comes to, will he love me as well. I don't want Levi to hate me! I'm keeping what I really am from him. I'm the reason there was a huge fuss around here. What if he finds out what I am... and hates me for it?" Mikasa smiled lightly.

"Are kitsune really able to project themselves into people's dreams?" Eren looked at her cautiously, nodding. "Then why not make him fall in love with the dream version of your human form? Certainly you can do that while still in your fox form?" Eren's golden eyes widened as he smiled wide, standing and wagging his tails excitedly.

"That's a great idea! Thank you!" Eren crawled into Mikasa's lap and started to rub against her, allowing her to pet his fur.

"You're so soft."

"Thank you." Mikasa kept smiling until something seemed to click in her mind.

"Eren... what will happen when Levi turns old and dies, you certainly can't, can you?" Eren turned to her.

"Well... if he wishes to really become my mate and not just me his husband, his lifespan will be expanded to match mine." Mikasa frowned.

"So he will outlive me?" Eren shook his head.

"As a half-demon, you're life is already elongated, however, as Levi's sister, once Levi and I mate, you will live to match his lifespan, and so will whomever you mate and your children. Levi's and my offspring will also have longer life spans."

"I see." Mikasa smiled a little. "Eren, how old are you?" Eren's tails had started to move in an elegant fashion.

"200. I will gain a third tail as I learn more and master my abilities." Mikasa nodded again and when they sensed someone approaching, Eren hid under the porch as Mikasa turned toward the door. It opened to reveal Levi.

"Mikasa? What the hell are you doing in my chambers?" At the sound of his voice and the door shutting, Eren came out from under the porch, scurrying over to rub against Levi's legs.

"Spending time with Eren. He's locked up in here all the time. I thought I'd keep him company. He said he wanted to get to know me, so why not allow him that privilege?" Levi sighed.

"Fine, but don't keep him from cleaning my damn chambers." Mikasa rolled her eyes, but stood.

"Right Brother. I'm going to go prepare for dinner, see you soon." She petted Eren briefly before leaving the room.