Disclaimer: I do not own anything Kamisama Kiss..But..I am madly in love with Tomoe.
Note: I am a lover of all things anime, especially the romance ones but it is hard for me to find good ones that are not centered around a school setting or that don't have the same type of story line, Girl meets boy..Girl falls in love, confesses to boy and they begin a wonderful beautiful relationship. Awww. (Tears) Though I love the mushy stuff it gets a little boring in between and that is why I love Kamisama Kiss because though there is some mush it is not overwhelming, and there is plenty of action in the mix too. It actually reminds me of Inuyasha in some ways (which makes it awesome!), So being the writer I am I have decided to put my own little rated mature twist on this anime. Now I've seen both seasons and the OVA for season one..which was SUPER GOOD! I can't wait for the OVA for season two to come out (heard it was suppose to be out around September this year) But until then I have my own story to tell, set after the ending of season two. Warning: This is not for children or the faint of heart. Though I do love this anime I feel like there needed to be some hints of love making or marriage between Nanami and Tomoe..and since there was none (atleast until the 2nd OVA) I have created my own and for all those who read my stories know that I am pretty good at that! HA HA HA. ENJOY.
Day One: Bad?..Or Perfect Timing..
-More than Familiar-
The sun shone brightly over mikage shrine, the warm spring breeze blowing the fallen cherry blossom rose petals around the shrine yard, more than annoying the snake familiar who was trying to complete his task in sweeping the grounds. "This is too hard!" Mizuki pouted, wiping the perspiration from his snow colored brow and plopping lazily to the ground. "Mizuki-Kun!" Onikiri and Kotetsu sang in unison as they made their way down the shrine steps to his side, "What are you doing?" Onikiri asked trying to pull the snake demon to his feet by grabbing his arm but to no avail, "Nanami will be home from school soon!" Kotetsu added "and Tomoe said the chores must be done before she arrives so get up!" Kotetsu joined his twin and grabbed the opposite arm..pulling as well but the stubborn snake only struggled against their grasp. "It's too hot! He whined "and where is Tomoe-kun anyway? I don't see him helping." "It seems he is not feeling well..he asked not to be disturbed." "Not feeling well? Hmmmm.." Mizuki pondered finally standing to his feet, he didn't join Nanami today at school he thought starting up the stairs as the twins closely followed..reminding him numerous times that Tomoe did not want to be disturbed but he only continued, ignoring the two as his curiosity loomed.
"Tomoe-kun!" Mizuki called out through the shrine as he moved room to room in his search, "Please Mizuki" the little youkai pleaded "we should let Tomoe rest!" "We have to make him better before Nanami gets home or she will worry!" he shot back, quickly pushing the screen open to the last room he could check..the bathroom. He suddenly paused in his steps his emerald colored eyes widening in surprise at the scene in front of him, there Tomoe was…chest bare, kneeling underneath the faucet splashing the coolness onto his skin, that let off a slight steam as the water came in contact, and if that wasn't shocking enough his silver strands hung loosely down his back, just as they did before he became a familiar..Mizuki was stuck in place, confusion spread across his face at the state the kitsune demon was in, what was going on? Tomoe realized his presence and without warning darted toward him, pulling him in the room and slamming the screen behind them, covering mizuki-kun's mouth with his clawed hand. "Is Nanami here?" he whispered, a look of worry on his face..The snake simply shook his head no and looked over Tomoe in surprise, his strands hung loosely around his face and down to his feet, his skin seemed to glow and he could feel the heat of it from the contact of his hand alone, and his eyes..their usual simple lavender color, were now glorified in a royal purple light..He was simply Beautiful. Even Mizuki found it hard not to gaze at his unknown transformation, what was this? Tomoe breathed a sigh of relief and removed his hand from the Snake's mouth, going back to his spot under the faucet he continued to his task, "To..to..Tomoe?" Mizuki stuttered, still in slight disbelief of what was infront of him, "What happened?" Tomoe rolled his eyes and simply proceeded, "Nothing for you to worry about or to tell Nanami, so you just keep this to yourself snake." Mizuki huffed at the fox's rudeness "I don't know" he said a grin spreading across his face "How do I even know your Tomoe and not some kitsune imposter?" "You know it's me Baka!" Tomoe shot back more annoyed than ever, Mizuki simply smiled and pranced over to him, crouching down to meet his eyes.. "If your you Tomoe, then why do you look so different?..You have to tell me or how will I know for sure?" Mizuki knew without a doubt it was Tomoe even with the change to his physical but he was more than eager to know what was going on, even if he had to threaten to tell Nanami, he would get the truth from his fellow familiar. Tomoe knew regardless of his warning Mizuki would continue to press him for an answer, maybe even telling Nanami in rebellion.. damn it! He cursed the twin youkai, he told them to keep the snake busy until he could prepare an enchanted leaf to hide his current form..now he had no choice but to share his secret with the nosey snake. After a moment of a stare off between the two Tomoe hesitantly gave in: "Its spring baka, mating season for my kind..My form changes every year around this time to attract a mate..I can usually fight the transformation off but at the peak of the season Its too difficult." "but what about last year around this time tomoe-kun? Mizuki asked puzzled "I don't remember seeing you like this?" "that's because you and Nanami were off at the shrine god convention..it gave me enough time to let my transformation pass before I joined you." "oooooh." Mizuki sang as he watched Tomoe roll his eyes once more and stand, pulling his kimono back onto his shoulders, "it should pass in a day or two..until then we have to keep this a secret from Nanami." Mizuki watched as Tomoe pulled a leaflet from his sleeve and said a short prayer over it before placing it back, in mere seconds the spell was confirmed and he was back to normal. The snake clapped in amusement and stood joining tomoe, placing his arm around his shoulder, he grinned.. "A mate huh?..well..what about Nanami-chan? He questioned his grin turning serious, "I'm the last person that wants my loving master to become your mate but I know she loves you Tomoe-kun, she just might want to help you with this problem." Tomoe knew all too well what the snake was hinting at and shrugged his hand off his shoulder as he moved to the door, "you know I won't do that mizuki," his cold demeanor growing softer at the thought of her, "Regardless of how much I love her..a human and a youkai just cannot be together..so keep this between us okay?" Mizuki frowned at his words but bowed his head in agreement before watching tomoe exit into the hall to awaiting bows and apologies from Onikiri and Kotetsu. He would keep his word and not tell Nanami the kitsune's secret but he just couldn't understand Tomoe's reasoning, it was obvious he was just as in love with Nanami as she was in love with him, especially after their visit to the three gates..he wasn't sure 100% what happened between the two as Tomoe went after Nanami into her past but whatever it was, it changed her mind about marriage, and in the past three months since then he could sense the love and attraction growing between the two. Though he couldn't understand why Nanami chose Tomoe of all people he wanted nothing more than for his master to be happy and this was the perfect opportunity for tomoe to help their love to bloom, so why wouldn't he take it? Maybe he could help, he thought.. but how? He scratched his head as a million ideas flooded into his mind.
"I'm Home!" Nanami sang with a smile as she ran up the steps to the shrine, it was finally Friday and she was more than happy that her busy week was over! It was nearly the end of the semester and since she would be starting college in the fall her school days were full of nothing but tests and talks of the future, it was slightly overwhelming to think she would have to focus on a career and being a land god at the same time, but she felt comfort in knowing she had her friends, especially that she had Tomoe. She entered the shrine only to be greeted by the twins who sung her name in unison and hugged at her legs in excitement, "Nanami-chan your home!" they cheered as she hugged them back briefly then continued toward the kitchen as the aroma of a hot meal filled her senses. "Tomoe" she smiled brightly running over to the stove where he stood, stirring a big pot of stew, "konnichiwa Nanami-chan" he smiled, "I'm making one of your favorites tonight, pork and potato stew." "mmmm.." she chanted cheerfully, "arigato." She leaned into him and softly placed her head on his shoulder as he continued stirring but without warning he moved quickly away, turning his attention to some carrots he now busied himself in chopping, a slightly startled Nanami looked to his face for an answer but he didn't even glance at her, she didn't understand..it wasn't new for them to be so close, every now and then he would hold her when she couldn't sleep or she would take advantage of their brief moments alone and hold his arm or lean against him, and he never refused her but for the past couple of weeks he seemed more and more distant, did he feel like they were getting to close? His new behavior only reminded her time and time again of the night she first confessed and the moment he turned her down, though he still hadn't confessed his love, she felt in her heart that he felt the same too but lately she wasn't sure..Did he love her or not? "Na-Na-Mi!" she heard her name called in syllables, pulling her from her thoughts, she smiled once again as Tomoe sighed and Mizuki came into view. The white haired snake ran to Nanami and hugged her tightly before meeting her eyes, his usual smile replaced with a frown and his happy green eyes glazed over with tears. "what's wrong Mizuki-kun?" Nanami asked worry filling her voice as she watched his lip quiver in sadness, "Oh Nanami-Chan..I fear I have been neglectful in my duties!" "what do you mean?" she asked, the conversation now grabbing the attention of Tomoe who silently swore death to the snake if he dare mention anything about what he saw, "I was doing my chores today and I realized it has been months since I attended to Yonomori shrine! I love being your familiar great master Nanami-chan but I cannot forget the promise I made to upkeep my old shrine!" Mizuki fell to his knees dramatically, bowing his head low to the ground, "if you would please allow me a few days to clean and prepare my old shrine for offering I would be forever greatful master!" Nanami laughed lightly at his un needed performance and patted his head in comfort, "of course you can Mizuki-Kun" she assured him, helping him up from his knees, "really? Arigato nanami-chan!" he cheered "and if it is okay can I take Onikiri and Kotetsu with me? Im sure it's a lot of work to do and it would be nice to have help." "No!" Tomoe answered abruptly, "you want to clean your old shrine do it yourself!" He didn't know what the snakes sudden need to do spring cleaning was about but he knew he could not be alone with Nanami in the state he was in and for days? Atleast with the twins they could keep Nanami busy but them two alone? He didn't know if he could handle it..even the lean on his shoulder moments ago was enough to make his heart pound and blood boil, he couldn't take the risk. "well if they want to help of course they can go" Nanami answered ignoring Tomoe's outburst, "What! But..who will do all the house work..me!? untop of cooking and guarding the shrine!?" "Don't worry Tomoe, I will help you" Nanami answered with a smile to a frowning tomoe.. annoyed by the cheers of his fellow familiar. I'm going to strangle him he thought watching Mizuki leave the room and quickly return with a suitcase in one hand and the twins in another, "We will be back in two days Nanami-chan!" he playfully sang as the twins questioned where they were going, "oh and Tomoe-kun.." Mizuki whispered as he moved passed him toward the exit, "Have fun!" he winked, waving goodbye to Nanami once more before he darted out the door.
Tomoe squeezed his fist together tightly at the sudden realization, that damn snake! he knew what he was doing! He thought, turning his attention back to his master who looked at him with a hint of sadness in her eyes, "if you don't want to be here Tomoe you can leave the shrine to me for the weekend and take a couple of days off." "No..nanami" he reassured her "I am your familiar it is my job to be by your side, I will always be here if you need me." He watched as the smile returned to her face and she rushed over suddenly embracing him. He felt the heat of his body rise in the instant she wrapped her arms around his frame, he prayed she didn't feel the change but he had to admit he loved having her so close to him. Against his better judgement he obliged, wrapping his arms around to the small of her back and burying his face in her hair, god she feels so good he thought, feeling his heart beat quicken in his chest as her body rested snugly against his. It was going to be a LONG couple of days.
End Note: Aren't you excited to see how this is going to play out!? I can't wait to bring you the goodness! So please continue to tune in! Reviews are welcomed! Arigato for reading! (Bows).