Raging Hearts. Amy Blankenship

from the air. "Who has dared to hurt this girl?” His calm voice belied the danger they were in… for whoever had hurt her would pay.

      Chapter 4 "Dangerous Feelings"

      Kyoko glanced up hearing the voice in her mind telling her softly to do so. Her tears reflected the light like glittering diamonds as she watched Kyou floating above her and she sent him an adoring smile.

      Suki tensed up at Kyou’s deadly question and glared up at him. She shook her head, "It wasn’t any of the guardians that hurt her. It was your uncle Hyakuhei. He had a spell cast on her.” Suki squared her shoulders, angry with him for accusing them of hurting Kyoko. “We killed the demon who cast the spell so Kyoko will be alright within a couple of hours."

      She stepped in front of Kyoko, trying to block her friend from Kyou’s view. After Kyoko told her earlier about Kyou kissing her... Well, she didn’t want Kyoko getting any ideas right now. She would let her kiss Shinbe first if it came to that, so she blocked his view and folded her arms across her chest as if standing guard.

      Kyou smiled coldly at Suki but his eyes narrowed, which sent a warning into Shinbe's heart. He stepped up to stand beside Suki, adding to the blocking of Kyoko’s vision of his powerful brother, but also to get his attention off Suki and onto him.

      Kamui stood silently behind all of them and started to move forward to join them but Kaen stepped in front of him out of nowhere in warning. He glared at the fire sprites back before shifting that glare to his oldest brother.

      Kyou was secretly impressed with the courage they showed in front of him… although it would not do them any good. Once again, he summoned the priestess to look at him.

      Kyoko stood up and walked around her two would-be bodyguards to be able to see Kyou. Suki grabbed her arm to try to stop her but let her hand fall when Kyou gave a warning growl.

      Kyoko watched Kyou with affection. To her, he was like the most angelic creature she had ever seen, floating there with his white silky shirt fluttering around him. His platinum hair swirled, lending an air of sensuality to his unmatched beauty. And his golden eyes... God, she loved him.

      And that was what Kyou saw and heard within her thoughts… love… and she was bestowing it directly at him. His breath hissed as he inhaled, staring intently at her, his gaze darkening with desire.

      "She wants to come to me, so let her." Kyou looked down at Suki and Shinbe dispassionately. The tone of his voice was enough to let them know they were treading on thin ice as he shifted his gaze and watched the priestess stare at him adoringly. She reached up to him with her arms out stretched, beckoning him to come get her. Within her mind, where only Kyou could hear, she whispered his name longingly.

      Suki and Shinbe jumped into action before the guardian lord could do it. They both grabbed an arm and lowered it back to her side. Kyoko turned and looked at them both… still with love in her expression as the spell demanded.

      Kyou gave a slight frown, narrowing his eyes on them. "What kind of spell is she under?" He demanded in a stern voice.

      Shinbe glared up at him. "A Tenshi kissed her right before we destroyed it.” He knew this was all he had to say, for Kyou had more knowledge then all of them combined when it came to demons and spells.

      Kyou's lips held a whisper of a smile on them, now understanding. "Let her go,” He instructed in a deadly tone as he descended closer to her. Kyoko watched his approach giving Kyou a loving smile that would have melted the heart of the most evil of demons.

      Suki and Shinbe dropped Kyoko's hands and took a step back knowing they couldn’t stand against him. He was too powerful. They watched in horror as he slid his hand behind Kyoko and pulled her body flush against his, lifting her up into the air to hover there.

      For an instant, she registered the hard strength of the thigh that parted her legs, feeling the heat of his skin through his silk clothing. Kyoko wrapped her arms around him, pressing her body even closer, loving the feel of his powerful leg between hers.

      Kyou watched her lips part as she pressed herself against him. There was another way to describe the demon spell as he was sure Shinbe knew. The spell had sent her into heat. He pressed back hearing her sigh in response and felt a jolt of scalding hot lightning flash into his midsection as he watched her in wonder. No one had ever affected him in this way… no one else ever could. He’d never allow it.

      He touched her flushed face as she strained against him seeking more. He knew she didn’t know what she was doing, for he was aware of the spell she was under and her innocence. Innocent or not, her passion would be a force all its own once it was released.

      Kyou knew that she would remember everything that happen once the spell wore off so he ground his thigh against her, giving the pressure she was seeking. He slashed his lips across hers in a demanding and hungry kiss. He would set her on fire with need… need that would carry past the spell.

      He felt her small hand slide into his hair and her fingers grip him. The sensations it was causing made him almost lose control as he devoured her mouth and rocked against her… letting her know the rhythm he would one day show her. Striving for control, he reminded himself he would not take her like this. Not when the spell was interfering.

      The others nearly jumped out of their skin when Toya crashed out of the forest and landed right below Kyou and Kyoko. His eyes were now blood red with anger as he watched Kyou passionately kiss the girl he loved more than life itself. And he itched to kill him for it.

      "Kyou! Let Kyoko go." Toya growled feeling his demonic blood pulsating dangerously close to the surface. “Now!”

      Kyou broke the kiss and his golden gaze took in Toya with little sympathy. "You are the ones that let this happen to her… are you not?" He turned back at the girl, her eyes watching him longingly and her lips thoroughly kissed. This was not the time or the place. He could feel that the spell was already starting to wear off and knew it was now safe to leave her with the others.

      Kyoko frowned up at the unreadable emotions reflected in his golden eyes. She lifted a hand to gently touch his lips, remembering the kiss. He swept his lips across her fingertips then whispered his hot breath in her ear making her quiver. "Soon Kyoko. We will finish what we have started. I will be inside you."

      He left her standing there watching him as he shimmered backwards then vanished. Kyoko felt someone come up behind her and pull her hard against them. Turning her head to look up, she saw it was Toya. He was holding her possessively and she leaned back against him still watching the sky where Kyou had faded.

      "Kyou," She breathed wishfully. She felt Toya’s body tense against hers and closed her eyes in confusion. Her chest hurt. Putting her hand over her heart, she felt herself falling and welcomed the relief from the pain as her world turned black.

      Toya felt Kyoko relax against him but he still tightened his hold on her not liking what he’d just witnessed. Then she melted into his arms. He caught her, scooping her up bridal style, he carried her back to the others.

      "Here, take her.” His husky voice shook with emotion as he handed her over to Shinbe, who in turn laid her down on a blanket Kamui had spread out for her.

      Shinbe turned to see that Toya now had his back turned to them. It was somewhat humbling seeing his brother show his true heart for the first time.

      Toya sighed with a sinking feeling in the pit of his stomach. "Shinbe, will she remember anything?" He half turned around glancing at Shinbe over his shoulder then flinched when he saw his brother give a hesitant nod.

      Shinbe was well aware that it wasn’t what Toya wanted to hear but he had to be prepared for the truth. "Everything, she will remember everything.” He felt bad for Toya as he saw his brother’s shoulders slump in defeat.

      "What are you going to do?” Shinbe asked, knowing Kyoko was not going to be happy with any of this. He really wouldn’t want to be in Toya’s shoes when Kyoko realized what