Chapter 5

Nothing but pure amusement was reflected within Amaterasu's golden orbs as she watched the scene playing out before her.

They were seated at a table, a large, delicious and elaborate breakfast had been prepared on her orders and completely filled said table. She wasn't focused on the food, however. Instead her attention had been on Tamamo feeding Naruto, she was holding a small piece of fish inbetween chopsticks while tapping it against his lips.

''Say 'aaah' Naruto-sama.'' Tamamo asked of him, she smiled as he complied and parted his lips, allowing her to feed him. The fox girl was radiating joy as he hummed at the taste, making a mental note to remind herself what he liked and what he did not and prepare it herself next time.

It was a heartwarming scene for Amaterasu, to see the girl she had taken in be finally reunited with her savior. It was a bit surprising for her how fast they were moving but looking at those two she couldn't find herself to complain.

She already noticed Tamamo was now calling him by his name as opposed to the title she used the previous day. It was likely on his insistence which was good as it showed her he wasn't going to try and take advantage of the girl she had come to see as a daughter of sorts.

Naruto himself was an interesting case for her.

She, like so many others, had heard of three rising devils to keep an eye on. Their power dwarfing those of their peers and even older devils. And it had shown no signs of stopping any time soon.

Naruto Bael, Sirzechs Gremory and Ajuka Astaroth.

They were not even a century old and already their power had rose to heights unreachable to many.

When she had brought him here on Tamamo's insistence and looked him over she could feel the potent demonic energy coursing through him. Even when he was exhausted it was still dense. Though it was to be expected from someone capable of fighting not one but two of the Celestial Dragons and coming out alive, even damaging them while having done so.

No doubt his name and actions accompanied were spreading through the supernatural world. As the other factions were more than aware of what was playing out between the three Heavenly Factions to keep an eye on potential threats in the future.

It would be naive to assume that he was not high up their list if not at the top after his showing.

''Naruto,'' She finally addressed him, bringing his attention to her as he was about to take another bite from what Tamamo was feeding him.

''Mhm?'' He missed the pout Tamamo held as she was ignored.

''After breakfast I'd like to speak with you in my office. There are certain matters that need to be dealt with and are important.''

''Oh. Alright.. Just the two of us or?'' He gestured towards the girl beside him.

''Tamamo can come too, it's fine.''

He hummed with a nod before deciding to return the favor as he held his own chopsticks up and in front of Tamamo. She wasted no time leaning forward and chomp~ it was gone. A soft moan left her as it tasted even better from being fed by him. To her it amplified the taste at least by two.

Watching as the pair took turns, Amaterasu decided to dig in herself. At least she had something to watch while eating.

Shortly after they had breakfast, which given the time it had taken place and took was more of a brunch they headed to her office.

Naruto took some time to peer out of the large window behind Amaterasu. As far as he was able to see there was nothing but a blue sky and clouds. He knew Takama-ga-hara was said to be somewhere in the sky, connecting to earth with the bridge Ame-no-uki-hashi but the location has always been a mystery.

He had an inkling of suspicion that spatial manipulation of some sort was being used given that it was a lot bigger than he would've thought. He didn't mull over it for long however as he brought his attention towards the sun goddess who looked at him with her eyes narrowed upon seeing that he was looking somewhere else.

''Now that I got your attention, I want to discuss how we'll proceed from here. If you wish to stay here for some time, which is fine with me, I need to at least let your father know that you're alive and well. Last thing I want, and I think you as well is for them to worry and assume the worst if you don't show up. Not to mention that they may think we're holding you captive here.''

Naruto nodded in understanding, seeing where she was coming from as he idly patted Tamamo's tail that she had moved onto his lap.

''On the other hand, if you wish to leave I take it Tamamo will be going with you. In which case preparations need to be made as well. I myself prefer the former as while you two definitely make a lovely pair, I still wish to see you two interact a bit more before entrusting her to you. This is not to offend you but powerful men from other pantheons have shown interest in Tamamo, some a bit more unhealthy than others even after she rejected them.''

''Mmhm. I understand. To ease your worries I wasn't planning on heading back anytime soon. The reason is a bit personal however..''

Amaterasu could see he was being honest and so didn't push for more information and simply nodded. ''Alright. If you're planning on being here for some more days I'll make sure to prepare a different room. A proper one as the current one isn't for prolonged stays or used as an actual bedroom.''

''Fine with me. If the bed's as comfortable as the one in there I'm quite happy.''

A soft chuckle left her lips. ''It's even better, trust me. I also take it you'll be staying with him, Tamamo?''

A fervent nod came from the fox girl. ''I assumed so. While a part of me does think you two are going fast it's not hard to see that she would likely sneak in either way.'' The smirk Amaterasu noticed on her face answered that. ''This went much faster than I had thought. I'll have everything set up and make sure to send out a letter by the end of the day.''

Naruto agreed with her. ''Huh, not sure why we couldn't have done this during breakfast you know.''

''Ah, I didn't wish to interrupt. Watching you two interact was amusing.'' Naruto rolled his eyes at her.

''Sure. I guess it means we're free to leave?'' She sent him a nod and he lifted Tamamo's tail from his lap and got to his feet. ''Come Tamamo, maybe you can show me around some more.''

She was quick to comply and shot from her seat, wrapping her arms around his and coiling her tail around his waist as they bid her farewell in a respecting manner before leaving. After watching the two leave with a small smile Amaterasu called in a servant to prepare a new room for those two.

The days flew by quicker than Naruto imagined it would've as he enjoyed his time spent in Takama-ga-hara.

Slowly but surely he could feel his power returning to him. It was a slow process but understandable given how much demonic energy he had at full capacity.

It was rather interesting how it worked with the supernatural and their bodies.

One could fight for hours, or as long as their reserves allowed them to fight and as long as they wouldn't completely spend their energy a night's rest was all that you'd need before being back in top condition. But if you use up all your energy, even if you'd go from 98% previously to now 100%, it would replenish very slowly. Days even evident by the fact that Naruto still felt a decent amount missing.

Even with Tamamo helping by channeling her own energy into him it did not seem to make any visible difference. Interestingly enough to both himself, Tamamo and even Amaterasu his body did accept the foreign energy.

At least it helped the two get even closer to another than they already were. Naruto had become more accepting of the fact that Tamamo was genuinely and completely in love with him.

Even now they were outside, watching the star filled sky up above as his head was resting on her lap. Her nimble fingers softly combing through his blond locks. Naruto flickered his eyes from the sky to her face, Tamamo staring right back at him with that beautiful smile of hers.

In an act that surprised her Naruto without a warning sat up and lifted her in his own lap. She was really light, he now noticed. His arms came around her waist and held her close as he breathed in her scent. Tamamo herself welcomed his embrace as her head came to rest in the crook of his neck, her tail wagging with joy as she didn't want to let go.

''You know,'' He began while enjoying the sensation of her pressed against him, one hand straying away and moving to pet her fluffy tail. ''Of all that could happen, being here, with you underneath the stars in Takama-ga-hara of all places is not one I would've been able to imagine even just a month before. Yet, I already feel that this is right.''

Tamamo let out a soft hum as silence reigned. She was more than comfortable with just letting her current situation be. Her ears twitching in response to his petting as they tickled his chin and jaw.

She remained blissfully unaware of his current train of thoughts that were a bit more worrying.

Mainly about his father, the elders and his status as heir to the Bael Clan. After all, there was no doubt in his mind that they wanted him to marry some pureblooded devil, likely a woman of their choosing and fathering several pure blooded devils with his unique bloodline.

Even before the war there had been offers from almost every single pillar, either their current daughters or ones not even born yet. After his showing during the war he was sure they would want it as soon as possible as well to replenish the many that had fallen.

Naruto very, very much doubted, almost completely sure that they would be against him choosing Tamamo as the woman he wanted to spend his life with. While marriages between devils and non devils weren't unheard of, it usually didn't involve members of important families and when it came to those the Bael Clan was second to only Lucifer when it came to both power and influence.

The best situation if he'd leave it up to them was that he'd marry some woman of their choosing and Tamamo be allowed as his mistress. And to Naruto, who prided himself in making his own decisions and forging his own path that was not an option.

Not to mention that he couldn't do that to her. She was completely devoted to him and she deserved nothing but the same courtesy from him.

At least he knew he had major political power if worse came to worst. And, if somehow that wasn't enough there was no way they could compete in pure power.

Deciding he had enough of those thoughts he exhaled slowly as he tightened the grip he had around Tamamo's waist, getting a curious look from her which he responded with by sending her a small smile.

''Eep!'' Tamamo let out a cute yelp as Naruto without a warning let himself fall backwards and took her with her. She was now lying on top of him and while initially caught off guard she quickly made herself comfortable as her tail came up from beneath her legs which she hugged to herself.

Just looking at the adorable sight before him was enough to ease any worries he had. And while Naruto was completely calm and at peace, the Underworld was anything but as another war was on the verge of breaking out.

But he did not and would not know about that for some time.

''Ooh~! That, ugh, that's the spot right there yes~.'' Naruto let out a loud groan as he felt his eyes roll back into their sockets. He was currently lying in bed face down without a shirt.

Tamamo was there with him as well, sitting on top of him, straddling his thighs as her hands worked him over in a massage that she had offered. And he was damn well glad he accepted, especially once she had started and began working on his tense muscles that made him notice that she knew what she was doing.

After all, earlier that day he had done some basic exercises which due to not having done any the past few days had left him sore all over. He had issues simply lying down and had needed her help.

Another hiss left his lips as Tamamo seemed to channel her energy to her hands which had turned really cold, a nice contrast as his muscled back was very warm to touch. ''You're really good at his you know~.'' He drawled as he could almost fall asleep, feeling certain knots being undone every now and then keeping him awake.

The fox girl basked in his praise while continuing her ministrations, channeling small amounts of magic energy to her fingertips as her hands glided over his back, simultaneously working his muscles and the spots that she couldn't reach with her hands.

She took joy in doing this to him. Feeling those compact muscles beneath her fingers was something she took delight in along with the sounds he made; the groans of relief whenever she'd hit a certain spot along with the compliments that came with it.

She wasn't sure how long she was working him over but when she finally felt his muscles less tense and devoid of any knots Tamamo noticed that his breathing had slowed down. An affectionate smile formed on her lips as she carefully lifted herself so she was no longer straddling him and laid herself down beside him.

She stared at the peaceful expression he wore with one of serenity.

Feeling a weight settle beside him, Naruto slowly turned his head before opening his eyes. Deep blue orbs met ones of molten gold that were looking at him with nothing but affection. Slowly he allowed a smile to form as he began moving his face closer to hers. He noted how her cheeks flushed the closer he got and how her breathing picked up in anticipation and the proximity between their faces.

Naruto himself wasn't doing much better as he lost himself in her beauty, she truly was perfect. Rays of light belonging to the moon were shining down through the window on her form, doing nothing but amplifying her beauty. And the longer he stared, the more lost he got in those smothering orbs of gold.

As he continued to move his face closer, her cheeks turned an even deeper pink before he surprised her as he pressed his lips to hers in a quick kiss. Her lips were really soft, he noted as he pulled back.

Tamamo herself looked at his retreating face with shock.

It was quick. Very quick, a bit too quick for her liking, but she could still feel the lingering touch of his lips making contact with her own, the warmth that had spread through her at that moment. Her tongue came out and licked her own lips before a beautiful smile formed.

Did.. did this mean he accepted her?!

Naruto watched her smile, one so radiant and pure he was sure it could light up even the darkest of places and quell even the most evil souls.

Shifting himself so he was now also lying on his side, he placed his arms around her before pulling her close so her body was resting against his.

''You know,'' He began, his voice was surprisingly soft and made her tilt her head so she could look at him. ''Despite the short time I've known you I've come to really like you. I'm not sure exactly what it is about you that makes you so different but your presence just makes me feel at ease.'' One of his hands that he had on her waist moved upwards where he cupped her cheek. ''Once I'm back in shape and whatnot I think I'm going to travel and wonder if you'd want to go with me? I like you and would love to explore our relationship some more.''

Once those words had left his mouth he felt Tamamo bury her face into his chest while her own arms came and wrapped themselves in a tight embrace. ''Yes! Yes, yes, yes, yes!'' She exclaimed overjoyed and Naruto didn't have it in him to not return her hug along with the joy she was radiating and affecting him with how infectious it was.

''Hey, easy Tamamo, everything's okay.'' He said with a light chuckle as he was rubbing up and down her back before he shifted them so he was now on his back with her laying on top of him. Her fluffy tail was swishing around from her excitement before it suddenly stopped and moved to skillfully pull the covers over them.

''You're sleepy? I'm hwah~, as well.'' He asked her with a yawn of his own.

Tamamo nodded cutely as she made herself more comfortable on top of him.

''Goodnight Naruto-sama~.'' She murmured lovingly before closing her eyes.

''Goodnight to you as well, Tamamo..-chan.'' He returned, adding the affectionate suffix to her name. Whether she heard him or not he wasn't sure. He'd like to think she did given the soft squeeze she gave him as he allowed himself to fall asleep.

''Oh my! That's the famed Naruto Bael, huh?'' A feminine voice spoke to her companion as they both stood at the doorway and watched the sleeping pair.

''Mhm.'' Amaterasu affirmed. ''Indeed he is Inari.'' They really looked cute together. A large lump was beneath the sheets beside them with the tip of Tamamo's tail peeking out.

''He's handsome as well.. Such a shame Tamamo-chan seems to have her claws in him already.''

The sun goddess nodded. ''Correct. I'm glad to see he's reciprocating her feelings as they make such a cute pair. They've been so close the moment he woke up. She's the reason he's here and has even begged me to let her take care of him.''

''Ah, young love~.'' Inari let out a wistful sigh. ''Still, to think that he was the one that rescued her those years ago. I never would've expected that.''

''You're not the only one. At least I understand why she was so adamant on bringing him here now.'' She then turned to the goddess of foxes beside her, her expression turning more serious. ''By the way, have you heard anything from the Underworld, Inari? I've sent out a letter a few days ago but so far have not received a word whether or not it arrived.''

''I haven't.'' Inari shook her head, her long white tresses moving with her motions. ''The Underworld seems to be on lockdown ever since the war ended. I wasn't even able to reach my contacts.''

Amaterasu frowned upon hearing that before shaking her head, putting that information on hold as she asked her another question. ''I see. Why are you here if you don't mind me asking? You usually don't drop by without letting me know ahead of the time.''

''Oh, no specific reason really..'' Inari tried playing innocent but one look from her fellow goddess made her hang her head and grumble. ''Fine, you can say I came here to see him.'' She nudged her head to the blond still sleeping. ''Got a whole lot more than I came for though. Such a surprise to see the one that captured Tamamo's heart. Maybe now they stop sending out request for marriages as I noticed it had begun to trouble her.''

A hum came from the sun goddess before Inari spoke once more. ''Ah! Speaking of which, has the situation with the Greek pantheon escalated any further?'' She recalled the unhealthy interest from the God of War, Ares after having laid his eyes on her during a rather casual meeting. Even after Tamamo's polite decline they had kept on insisting, even using a potential alliance as a manner to get her to agree.

Amaterasu held her ground however as it was widely known how the Greek gods treated their women. Often nothing more than a pump and dump for their demigods or whenever they got bored of them. Tamamo definitely deserved to be treated better and she had finally made clear to them she was off limits with a show of power.

Of course the relationship between their pantheons suffered from her threat but it wasn't something to worry about too much. For while Zeus may proclaim himself as King of Olympus, it was known by any high ranking supernatural being that Hades was the most powerful Greek god.

A sudden groan from within the room grabbed both their attention. Looking inside, they saw the source being Naruto slowly waking up as his eyes fluttered open. Both Amaterasu and Inari watched as eyes immediately casted downwards to the adorable sight. He brought a hand up and scratched her behind her ears, watching as she scrunched up her face. A smile forming on his face, unknowingly mimicking Tamamo's own as her fingers were digging in his sides as if to find something to hold onto.

''You really are beautiful..'' The whispered words left his mouth as he couldn't take his eyes off her. She looked so peaceful right now.

''Oh my, you weren't kidding when you said they were totally into each other Ama~.'' Inari commented with a smirk as she nudged the woman beside her.

At the sound of a voice unrecognizable by him, Naruto's eyes snapped towards its source, his blue orbs meeting the sun goddess before flickering to the woman standing next to her and raising an eyebrow.

The woman was a tad bit shorter than Amaterasu and had long white or silver hair, he wasn't quite sure from this distance and with how the light was shining. Amber orbs more similar to Tamamo's as opposed to Amaterasu's. But what mainly got his attention were the two fox ears atop of her head along with the nine long white furred tails swaying behind her.

Focusing his senses a bit more on the newcomer, he noted that her aura was similar to Amaterasu's and taking this in account, coupled with where he was at, gave him a good guess as to who she was.

''Giving your appearance I take it you're Inari?'' His guess was met with a nod from the woman. He then glanced at Amaterasu who noticed this.

''She came by to meet you, Naruto-kun.''

Inari took the opportunity to enter the room, casually making her way over to where he lay with Tamamo, humming along the way while having his eyes on her.

The blond was getting somewhat uncomfortable beneath what felt to be her scrutinizing stare. He even turned to Amaterasu for help who simply smirked which almost made his eye twitch.

''Oh my~.'' She purred as she stood near the foot of the bed. ''Such power I sense within you. It's even larger than my own, impressive. So potent and wild, as if it would lash out of you any moment.'' Inari wetted her dry lips with her tongue as she stared at his muscled chest that was out to see and had Tamamo's head resting there. ''I'm a bit jealous of Tamamo right now. I wouldn't mind switching places~.'' She winked, making him blink as his cheeks gained a light pink hue both from her suggestive words and also hungry stare.

He was saved as Tamamo choose that moment to wake up. Lifting herself into a sitting position before yawning cutely as her eyes fluttered open and she smiled at the man beneath her. ''Morning Naruto-sama!''

''Morning to you as well, Tamamo.'' He returned her greeting and saw her tail rise and start to sway from side to side behind her. He glanced at Inari who was behind her and noticed that Tamamo's single tail was much thicker than hers.

Noticing his gaze briefly leaving her, the fox girl looked behind her before her eyes widened. ''I-Inari-sama!?''

''Mah, relax Tamamo. How many times have I told you to ease up with the whole 'sama' stuff, hm?'' The woman pouted as Tamamo looked a bit sheepish as she had started to play with her own tail.

''Anyway!'' Amaterasu clapped, once more making Tamamo look to see that the sun goddess was present as well. ''How about we let these two lovebirds alone for the moment so that they can refresh themselves as there are matters of importance that I need to talk with the both of you about.''

The pair blushed at her words while Inari complied as she made to leave, not before sending Naruto a wink who wasn't paying attention to her as his focus was on Tamamo who was currently straddling him.

The fox girl jumped when feeling his hands come to rest on her bare thighs, right above her socks she was still wearing. ''Heh, sorry Tamamo.'' He apologized with a light chuckle seeing her pout with blushing cheeks.

''Mou~!''

Naruto leaned up and surprised her as he lightly brushed his lips over hers, leaning back to meet her eyes that were oh so expressive. ''How about we get ourselves ready? I don't want to upset Amaterasu.'' He told her and she nodded as she quickly got off him. Her blush was still present and even more pronounced as she held her head down from the kiss that was way too short for her liking.

''Do you want me to wait her until you're done or…'' He trailed off but it appeared she knew what he was trying to imply.

''It's alright Naruto-sama. You can come as well.''

Giving her a thankful nod he got up as well and intertwined their fingers as he allowed her to lead him into the bathroom where they got themselves ready.

End Chapter.