I haven't written a fanfiction in ages. I hope this doesn't suck. This will be a collection of Suikoden one-shots, ranging from Suikoden II to Suikoden V. Enjoy

DISTRACTION (Sasarai X Viki - Suikoden 3 setting)

It wasn't easy being a Harmonian bishop, not when you're tasked to handle armies, sign paper work, do research in Crystal Valley, and to constantly guard the actions of an impulsive twin brother. Nope, it wasn't easy at all. Sasarai had to go through extreme lengths just to prolong his patience and hopefully, his stamina. Bearing the True Earth Rune ate up his energy even if he wasn't using its powers; a curse every one bearing a true rune must go through.

Tonight was one of those nights; nights when he felt so stressed, so rattled, and just not in the mood to do anything. He was sitting on his revolving chair inside his spacious office made of white marble walls and almost porcelain tiles, his fingers mindlessly fiddling a quill. In front of him was an unsigned paper. His legs were crossed and he was staring at the unsigned paper lifelessly. Behind him was a tall arc window from which moonlight passed through, illuminating his desk.

He was tired. And bored. And it irked him.

This night is one of those nights when I wish I was a normal person instead...

The truthful thought he managed to formulate irked him more. He scratched his head, not wanting the thought to last more than it should as it sounded so weak. He wasn't allowed to be weak. Weakness would only bring him down, that much he knew.

I need a long break. I seriously do.

Sasarai stood up, brushing dust off his tunic and flattening the fabric. He was about to walk towards the door when suddenly...

What the hell?

A white light bursted in front of him and blinded him. Docking, he used his arms to cover his eyes. When the light subsided, he brought his arms down, taking a peek at what transpired in front of him. He was partly surprised to see a brown-haired maiden standing in front of him, her back turned against him. She was wearing a white dress that clung to her form like silk. Her pearly complexion radiated along with the strands of moonlight hitting her. She was holding the all-too familiar scepter in her hands. She was looking around, obviously not knowing where her famous incantation brought her. Sasarai couldn't help but smirk.

Well, well, well. This could turn out to be interesting.

Not requiring much time to regain his composure, the Harmonian bishop walked towards the still confused girl with ease. The girl looked around the room, mumbling to herself.

"Oh no. Where am I? I can't believe I got lost again. What should I do?"

"It's been some time..."

The girl turned around, startled by the masculine voice. Sasari simply smirked at her. Upon recognizing who he was, the girl's eyes widened with surprise. She completely faced him, her mirth and excitement amusing the bishop.

"Sasarai! It's you! ...Wait a second..."

Sasarai raised a brow at the girl's sudden submissiveness. She furrowed her eyebrows while looking at his face. He was used to female attention but not when they're looking at him like that.

What's her problem?

"I don't mean to interrupt your little reverie but I do want to know... why're you staring at me like that?"

"Hmm...you seem to look the same..."

Sasarai's brow started to twitch.

Should I be taking that as a compliment?

"Sasarai, what year is it?"

"...Sol 1533"

Sasarai was once again surprised when Viki's mirth returned almost instantly, flailing her scepter happily in front of him.

"That's good to hear! I thought I transported to another decade in the past again."

"...To what do I owe this ungodly visit? You do know it's almost midnight..."

Sasarai knew what the anwer was: she was lost. Her Blinking Rune has failed again. But still, he wanted to hear it directly from her. Viki gently thumbed her hair as she answered his question in a very childlike way. She folded her arms and pouted. For some reason, Sasarai found himself staring at her parted, pink lips. She was biting on her lower lip, and the action wasn't helping his situation at all.

For the love of God, do NOT go there, Sasarai...

"Well... I was at Caleria, trying to look for Geddoe and his unit. Hugo wanted to see them. I was getting sleepy so I transported myself back to Budehuc Castle, supposedly. And I ended up here, in Harmonia, inside your office..."

"... I see. You never change, do you?". Sasarai couldn't help but smirk. She weakly laughed, scratching her head, her cheeks flushing a bright pink hue. He knew she was probably tired, and maybe that's why her incantation backfired. But for some reason, he wanted to mess with her. He wanted to tease her for a while. Sasarai knew he could charm his way through anything, especially women. His pride will be put to the test. He was that bored.

While he was thinking, VIki started to walk around the room, bursting with energy and curiousity. Ever so often, her eyes would widen at the sight of a weapon display, an armor, or a portrait unfamiliar to her. He watched her prance around his office gracefully, taking note of the sway of her hips and the gentle tug of her dress to those womanly curves.

Since when did Viki develop those?

Despite being a bishop, Sasarai wasn't that "clean". He was still a guy, and Harmonian bishops can choose not to subject themselves to carnal fasting anyway. Unable to resist the urge, he walked towards her.

Now, for some amusement...

"What do you wish to do in my office, Viki?"

Viki turned around to look at Sasarai, a wide curious look marring her face.

"Hmm... rest, maybe? Oh, and maybe look around some more. Your office is really huge!"

"That is not a problem at all. But you have to take note of the time. It's almost midnight. A lady like you must have her beauty rest."

"Beauty rest? What's that?"

Sasarai closed his eyes. He was getting a tad bit frustrated. Viki was just too innocent to recognize his advances. He couldn't blame her and get angry at her. She was like that already even during the Second Fire Bringer War. Who was he kidding? If it were another girl, his foolishness would have worked.

"What's a beauty rest, Sasarai?"

"Uhh, never mind. If you do not know what it is then you probably haven't been doing it."

"How should I do something I do not even know?"

His pride wouldn't let him back out on the challenge he bestowed upon himself. He tried to push his luck a little more.

"...Perhaps you do not know it because you do not need it."

"What do you mean?"

"... You do not need it for you are beautiful as you are already."

Viki blushed a strong shade of red. Even though Sasarai said it neutrally, no one has ever said something like that to her before. She shyly looked down, still blushing.

"T-Thank you... no one has said that to me before..."

Sasarai stared at her carefully. Seeing his work on her made him smirk. He took a step closer to her, towering over her small lithe frame. Viki noticed this and she looked up, her eyes meeting his emerald ones. His smoldering gaze made her weak and she wasn't used to the alien emotions she was feeling right now.

"Then maybe..."

"M-Maybe what?"

"...Maybe no one has done to you what I will do next..."

Viki's eyes widened when Sasarai mindlessly bent his head towards hers. Without warning, he pressed his lips gently against hers. She literally froze on the spot, her eyes widening at the stark realization that Sasarai was kissing her, urging her to kiss him back. He pressed the small of her back and ran a single finger along her spinal cord. He pushed her body closer to his, needing the friction her heat was giving him. Viki started to calm down. She closed her eyes and shyly reciprocated the kiss. Upon feeling her response, Sasarai smirked. He bit her lower lip to gain access to her warmth. Viki has no experience in these things and so she had no idea what to do. All she could do was to copy his movements and hope that she's doing the right thing. Sasarai started to mentally scream at himself for insinuating such an act.

Look at what you've done. You're kissing her. And now you can't seem to stop. What do you want to happen next?

Furrowing his brows, he ignored his mental notes and just decided to enjoy the moment. He held her tight against him, ravishing her mouth and showing her the prowess he hid from most people. Viki felt heat travel all over her body as Sasarai expertly explored her mouth with his tongue, probing here and there. After a darned minute of kissing, Sasarai finally cut the kiss. He lightly panted against Viki, who was also gasping for air.

"Heh...I didn't know you were capable of making me lose control."

"W-What do you mean?"

"...How about you stay the night here instead? It's too late for a lady to be teleporting around. It might get ugly."

Viki blushed. Sasarai looked dead serious.

"A-Are you sure? Won't I be a bother?"

"Not at all. Besides, it gets lonely at times. I could use company."

"A-Alright. Are you sure I won't be a nuisance or a distraction?"

Sasarai smirked. She had too many questions.

"You are a distraction, but a beautiful one."

END

Okay, I have no idea what came over me. More one shots coming soon!