Fire & Ice II: Age of Rebirth(private/mature/continued)

"Sometimes you have to do what you must. There were nights when I was young I had to eat worms and grubs to survive. Its as simple as that." Noel stated with a small shrug. They were clearly from different worlds, but he didn't hold it against her. "Hey, could you get my back for me?" he asked and passed her the cloth. He was already sore and didn't feel like stretching his arms behind him.

"Oh? So if Kira were to come back in you'd be fine with that?" Titus asked with a raised brow and a small grin. His tilted back a little as he leaned up to return her soft kiss before deepening it. His fangs lightly nipped her bottom lip. He moaned softly against her lips while his tail began to beat lightly against the bed.

Soara laid back against he tub walls and smiled. "It is lovely isntit?" She grinned. At the mention of cold rivers she frowned. "I really hope thats not how you bathe." She replied. The idea sounded terrible. She watcedhim curiously as he scrubbed his body ith the clothe. She could tell he was in pain and felt terrible for it.

His anger made Kora frown. Titus had a serious temper which he needed t ork on and soon. "I dont mind sharing with your family sometimes." She replied with a smile. Feeling his claws travel down her back she smiled leaning down to kiss him softly.

Noel watched her undress with a small grin. He smiled seeing her step into the tub. He grabbed the cloth and soap and began to lather it up so he could start cleaning himself. He hadn't bathed in..well a few days so it was going to take some effort to get all the dirt and grime off his body. "I suppose I can see why you like living here. Having a tub this big to bathe in beats washing up in the cold waters of some river." he replied softly and started running the soapy cloth over his arms. He took his time when he did his chest, neck, and shoulders tho. His muscles were extra sore there.

"I doubt he will. Even if he does, I doubt he'll care. My sister has always gone for the fucking retards. I dont even understand what she sees in him. He tried to kill our father for crying out loud!" Titus hissed. Just the thought made his blood boil. How dare Soara even look at someone who had tried to kill their dad. However, when he felt Kora place an arm around his rage melted away. He pulled her on top of him and wrapped his arms tightly around her. "You'll always have me to yourself." he smiled, his claws lightly flexing down the sides of her robe.

Soara smiledas he got in the bath. It was clear tha it was already helping his soreness. At the mention of soap and a clothe she laughed. "My bad you probably need thosehuh?" She walked to a closet opening it she took out the supplied. Handing them to him she grinned at his question. "I'd love to." She replied peelin her shirt off followed by her pants. Getting in the tub she sighed.

Kora lisened as Titus explained the situation. "I understand." She assured him. "Noel may jnot." She cuckled slightly at the idea of Noel an children. "Now i get you to myself though." She stated wrapping an arm around him.

Noel stayed as still as he could to make taking his clothes off easier. He wasn't shy about her seeing him nude. They had already seen each other's nude forms..multiple times, so getting embarrassed would have been silly. Once she was done he slowly lowered himself into the awaiting water. His eyes closed as his head tilted back some and he released a soft moan. The warmth from the water was already helping with the pain and soreness running through his body. Looking up, he smiled softly at Soara. "Can I have a bath cloth and some soap? Oh, also..I know you've already bathed but would you like to join me?"

"Dont take it personally" Titus replied softly. "Growing up without her dad really around hasn't been easy on her. She doesn't understand why he has to stay locked up. My dad, her only other father model has been ill and near death since she was born. She's just really clingy to her family. Just wait, she'll do the same thing she did to you, to Noel if he's sleeping in Soara's bed." Titus explained. He closed his eyes thankful that Kira was gone. His warm hands slipped into the back of Kora's robe and gently began to rub her bare shoulders. "So..dont blame her too much."

Soara grinned see how surprised he was by the size. "Yeah impressive i kno." She chuckled. At the mention of helping him undress he smiled. "Of course no problem." She assured him. She was glad that Noel put trust in her. She began to help him pull off his shirt before moving to his pants.

Kora watched as Titus worked some magic on Kira. When she finally the little girl left. She sighed contentwith her absence. "Is not that i dont like her but she is a bit rude." She stated. She moved over to snuggle with him once more. =hanks for that."

Noel winced as she led him to the bathroom. His blue eyes shot wide open! He had never seen a tub this big, ever. "Wow.." he muttered, really the only thing he could say. "Well I guess I can soak for a while. Can you help me with my clothes tho? I can bathe myself and call you when I need help getting out." he smiled. The fact that Noel was even asking for her help indicated how much he cared for her and trusted her. Noel was..well..very stubborn. He hated relying on others which most likely was one of the reasons he had lived alone for such a long time.

"Thats right, she should be there!" Titus smiled, his eyes glancing up towards Kora. "Also, Soara made sure to bring some candy back for you as an apology for leaving you behind." Titus stated. Kira's hazel eyes lit up! Nagi very rarely allowed her to have candy so she was excited. "Really?" Kira asked, her tail wagging non stop. "Yep." Titus smiled. In seconds, Kira jumped off the bed. She ran out of the room just as quickly as she had come in. "Brat.." Titus mumbled. He laid back against his pillows releasing a deep sigh. "And to think you were going to allow her to stay here for the night. You're too kind hearted Kora. Tho, I suppose thats one thing I love about you even if it gets in the way." Titus chuckled.

Soara smiled "i bet it does." she replied. At his comment of her smell she laughed "Thanks bathing can do that to you." she looked him over noticing all the dirt and mud on him. When he said he couldn't stand she smiled "That's fine because I also have a bathtub." she stated. Helping him stand once more she led him to it. It was huge! It was more the size of a hottub then a bathtub.

When Kira pushed Kora away she frowned. "Well then." she sighed laying back. She looked at Titus. She didn't mind Kira but she was being a little snotty. "Isn't Soara in her room?" Kora offered.

"Sounds good. Beats sleeping in the dirt..or mud." Noel smirked. When they got to her bed he slowly sat down. He gazed up at Soara, now noticing the scent of the shampoo she'd used for for her hair. "You smell really nice." he whispered, his eyes closing as he took the scent in. "I should probably bathe too. But, my body hurts so much that I dont think I'd be able to stand in the shower for very long."

"Kira..." Titus whimpered. "Cant your visit wait until..tomorrow? I'll take you out into the city. We'll do whatever you want promise." Titus smiled. It only took Kira a second to shake her head. "Nope I'm sleeping here!" She giggled. She turned to Kora, pushing her away from Titus a bit so she could cuddle next to him. Her small arms wrapped around his body as much as she could. "Um..what about Soara? She loves sleeping with you!" Titus offered. "Couldn't find her." Kira whispered. She closed her eyes letting out a cute yawn. Titus laid back in utter defeat. The only way to get her to leave would be to physically kick her out...and he felt kinda bad that he was seriously considering the option.

Soara led Noel to her room. "Well if you don't object this time. I am more than happy to share my bed with you." she offered. She led him tot he edge of it allowing him to sit. "It's more than big enough for the both of us. And it's much nicer than the floor or couch." she pointed out.

Kora bit her lip tryin got supress the moan that came to her lips as he kissed his way down her neck. Hearing the knock she frowned looking up. Suddenly the door flew open and there was a small figure in the bed with them. Kora recognized Titus's little cousin. She laughed when the girl talked of Titus's lack of girls. She smiled as the girl cuddled in between them. "Oh let her visit she missed you."

Noel nodded and for the first time didn't fight her. The bed he was laying on ok, but it was kinda stiff. "Where will I be sleeping?" He asked while slowly standing to his feet, his body weight leaning against her for support. He hadn't even thought of sleeping in her bed for whatever reason. Last he remembered he had slept on the floor...tho that was because he had refused to share the bed with her at the time.

Titus' ears perked. His tail wagged happily behind him. It would have been difficult if he had to stop licking her. Smiling, he leaned into her kiss returning it. His hands gently cupped her cheeks. He pulled back from her lips and gently began to kiss Kora down her neck. The tips of her fangs nipped her here and there, but not hard enough to do any harm. Suddenly there was a hard knock on the door. Before Titus could even get up the door came swinging open and before he knew it Kira was bouncing on the bed right beside them. "K-KIRA!!" Titus screamed, his face turning bright pink. "What have I told you about coming in when there's a girl in my room?" He hissed. Kira stared up at her cousin with confused eyes. "I dont know..you've never had one except for nee-san or Soara." Kira smiled innocently. Titus' face turned an even darker shade of red. "W-Well what do you want?" he asked. Kira's fluffy brown tail wagged behind her. She crawled right between Kora and Titus snuggling against them both. "Nee-san is busy and so is mom. I missed you all three of you. You guys were gone for such a long time and you didn't even take me with you." Kira pouted cutely. Titus let out a low groan. "We couldn't...and I told you we were't going to play..."

Soara frowned knowing ho terrible this conversation was going. Feeling his hand tghten she gripped his back. "I guess you're right..." she sighed. "Lets move you to my room." She stated stating to help him up. "That way i know you're safe."

Kora moaned softly feeling his tongue on her ear. When he startedsucking on it she closed on her eyes. "Only from you." She said looking at him. Leaning foward she kissed him softly.

"So there are allot of unknowns then?" Noel frowned. His eyes once again peeled open. He gazed up at Soara, his hands tightening a little around her own. "Well..it might take me a little while to fully heal. Until then, I'll be in your care. I suppose the only thing we can do is worry about the rest later."

"Well I can only speak for myself.." Titus whispered. He worked his long tongue slowly along her jawline then back up behind on of her ears. "But you're very tasty. You've kinda got a..sweet taste to you. Somewhat like candy maybe." Titus chuckled. He brought him warm lips over her ear lobe and gently started sucking on it. "Do you hate being licked?" he asked, his lips pulling back as he gazed at her with his head somewhat tilted to the side.

"I've been around others my whole life." Soara replied. At the mention of time she frowned. Soara hadnt even taken the time into consideration. It was true demons and humans aged compltely different. "I mean...it shouldnt take a long time...but if we lose...i don't know what will happen..."

Kora laughedat his response pretendingto be offended. "Conceited much?" She teased. She smiled as he licked her cheek. Closing her eyes she allowed the sensation to overtake her. "Why...do you all...enjoy licking m? She whispered.

"I've been alone for most of my life. I dont really need anyone else besides you." Noel answered. Now the problem was time. The more Noel thought about it the more he frowned. "I need to know what a couple of years means. I can wait one or even two. However, what you need to realize is that our concepts of time are different. For you, a hundred years is nothing. You'd still look the same as you do now. For me, a hundred years means death. Assuming tho I did live, I'd be an old crippled man." he explained. "So..if this is going to work...we need to know how long until this battle will be done with."

"Hmm..you know I think you're right." Titus grinned. He smiled gently licking her cheek. "I'm joking. We're both pretty awesome." he smiled while giving her cheek another lick, only a bit slower. It wasn't just a way to show affection, he actually really enjoyed it.

Soara looked up at the ceiling as if the answer to their problem laid there. At his question she frowned. "I don't remember I've been so busy I don't even know the date. A couple years or more." she informed him. It was true that she didn't know todays date or its relation to the oncoming battle. The idea of living togehter in a village made her smile and frown. "What about other people?" Soara loved Noel but she loved people too.

Kora didn't object to being pulled closer or to the intensity of the kiss. When he pulled back she sighed. "No as amazing as you..." she breathed in reply. She nuzzled into his touch lovingly.

Noel closed his eyes. What she was asking for was impossible. At some point, even if they got a section of the castle to themselves, he'd have to interact with the surrounding demons. Also, even if they did have their own portion Noel would still be able to feel that he was completely surrounded. Sighing, he leaned his head back against his pillow. Maybe it was impossible for them to be together after all. "How long..are you needed here?" he asked softly, his hands still grasping hers even tho they were having a rather heated conversation. "Maybe you and I could go back to whats left of my village, build our own home, and just live...you and me only."

Titus closed his eyes. His face nuzzled into her hands up until he felt her soft lips on his warm ones. His arms wrapped around her waist pulling her closer against his chest. God he loved this. He too could easily kiss her all day if he were allowed. "Mm Kora.." Titus moaned against her lips. His claws lightly ran down the back of her robe as he deepened their hot kiss. He pulled back tho after a few minutes feelingly partly satisfied. "You're so amazing.." Titus whispered, his right hand lightly tracing down her cheek and jaw.

Soara stared down at him as he thought through her question. His answer didn't please her that much though. "Maybe..." she muttered. At this question she frowned. She wasn't sure what she expected from him. "i...I don't know...to stay here...to live with me. Maybe we can get a part of the castle to ourselves so you wont' be around demons often. I just...can't leave right now..."

At his request Kora looked up at him and smiled. she placed hand on both of his cheeks before pulling him in for a kiss. She smiled as she felt the heat of his lips against her own. She loved kissing him and could do it all day if she was allowed to.

Noel became quiet for a while. What did he expect? What did he want? He knew that one of the things her desired was in fact Soara, but he just wasn't willing to live with her family. Actually, it wasn't that he was unwilling. Noel was literally unable to. "If you had gone through what I'd gone through. If you from a child had watched your family, your friends, your elders, your loved ones all killed by humans...perhaps you'd be a little more understanding." He replied softly and closed his eyes. "I think the question is...what do 'you' expect from me?"

"Thats cheating." Titus pouted, tho ended up smiling. He reached out moving a few strands of her long blonde hair from her face. "Kora..kiss me." Titus requested. It hadn't been that long, but he was already starting to miss the sensation that ran through his body when their lips met. He wasn't sure, but maybe the sensation he was feeling could be called a 'spark' of some sort.

Soara stared at him. She could tell that this wasn't going to work. No matter how she looked at it. "Yes they do. They haven't tried to kill you yet and here you lay helpless." she pointed out. She ran a hand through her hair. "I just...don't know what it is that you expect me to do."

Kora let out a yelp when her pillow was stolen. "Hey! That's not very nice." she narrowed her eyes. "Fine I don't need them I'll just use you." she pushed him so he was laying on his back and rested her head on his chest.

"Calm down.." Noel whispered. He wasn't in any mood to fight, not at the moment anyway. "I never said I'd return to a human village. I only visit them from time to time. My home was in the ruins and when I wasn't there, I lived in a demon slayer camp." he replied softly and opened his his eyes. "I wouldn't suggest that you live with humans. Do you think I'm that foolish? Oh, and your family does not tolerate me. The only reason I'm not dead is because that scary bitch hasn't given the order the yet. She seems to be in charge. I doubt you'd be able to stop her if she were to give such an order."


Titus opened his eyes and turned over. He smiled at Kora returning her grin. "I know! Too bad I get all the pillows tho." Titus smirked as he grabbed Kora's and tucked it under his own pillow. He looked up sticking his tongue out at her playfully.

Soara nodded in response to his question. At the mention of him leaving as soon as he was healed she frowned. "And you think I'll be able to stay in a city full of humans who hate me?" she snapped back. "At least my family tolerates you...your tribe would probably try to kill me on site." she hissed.

Stepping out of the shower Kora grabbed the robe. Pulling it on she stepped out of the bathroom. walking to the bed she smiled before floping down next to Titus. "I'm so tired and your bed is so soft." she grinned turning to look at him.

"So..I suppose we'll have to wait?" Noel whispered. He was an impatient person tho, that soara should have known by now. "I'm thinking..I should leave once my injuries are healed. Maybe you and I can meet up later on. I'm sorry..I really care for you, but I cant stay in a city filled with demons. My skin is literally crawling just from the feeling of so many being around me. I need to go and the sooner the better."

Titus let out a hard laugh. It was true, resisting would be hard for him. Tho at the moment he was more interested in sleeping then having a late afternoon romping. He laid down, his body melting into the softness of his sheets. His nose nuzzled into one of his pillows. Sleeping outside was ok, but nothing could beat the warmth of a nice cozy bed!

The fact that Noel didn't even remember having his ass handed to him made her laugh. "Well a dragon of his rank is hard to defeat human or not." she assured him. She looked down watching as he traced small patterns on her hand. "I don't know...once my father is a little better we'll have to discuss it. I can't just leave here either. I'm needed for the upcoming battles."

Kora took Titus's hands and lifted ehrself with them. She chuckled at his statement. "Oh sure you won't. Just try to resist." she teased. Entering the bathroom she shut the door before turning on the water. Stepping in she sighed as all the dirt and grime was washed down the drain.

"Yeah I guess." Noel groaned. "I still dont even remember the beating..thats what sucks. I guess the guy I tried fighting was just too much." he sighed. His body relaxed a little under her touch. His finger tips gently traced along the top of her hand. "So what happens to me? I cant stay here. I dont belong here..with demons. I also tried to kill your father. I doubt he or that scary bitch with the silver hair has forgotten that fact." Noel stated with a deep, deep sigh.

"No need to ask, the shower is right over there." he smiled. Titus grabbed her hands and pulled her up. "I wont walk in on you this time too. Well..I'll try not to." Titus laughed. The first time had truly been an accident, but he couldn't deny that he liked what he had saw. "So you go and take your time. I'll be in the bed when you get out. There should be a robe in there for you too. We'll probably have to burn your clothes and find you some more later."