Mark of a Fallen Angel

Mark of a Fallen Angel

Chapter Six

By: Kigen

It’s rated M now, but still heavily censored.

Side note, special thanks to Faraway Dawn for abuse musing. She’s the only one who forces me to write this particular story.

Read and review please.

Disclaimer: I really, really wish it was mine. If it was the chibi Lyserg story would be cannon rather that in the stages of being written and fleshed out. Until then, let Uke Lyserg fics and genderbending live on.

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“Come on sweetie, we gotta go inside now.”

“Do we have to?” Lyserg looked at Akiko, her eyes pleading. Akiko didn't want to say no. “Yeah hun, we do.”

“I don't want to go back there.” Lyserg wrapped her arms around herself, suddenly seeming younger and more fragile, like she had when she sobbed in Akiko's arms

“I know sweetie.” Akiko hated doing this. “But we need to go back inside now.” Taking Lyserg's hand, and leading the sullen dowser inside, Akiko tried to lift her spirits a little. “I'll try to take you out again tomorrow if I can, okay?”

Lyserg nodded, happier with the promise, but still anxious about having to go back to the room. Lyserg's second attempt to memorize the pattern of the hallways were no more successful than her first. Once inside the room, Akiko took the sweater and sandals from Lyserg.

“Do you have anything you want to do until you go to sleep?” Akiko asked.

“A bath.” Lyserg answered. She still felt dirty.

“All right. Do you want me to wait out here for you?”

Lyserg shifted on her feet. She was strong enough now, that she could wash herself. But her sprained wrist complicated things, and quite frankly she didn't want to be alone.

Seeing Lyserg's obvious discomfort, the older girl knew what she wanted. Akiko smiled gently. “Would you like me to join you?”
Lyserg tensed at the suggestion for a moment, before nodding. They were both girls; though Lyserg still hated to think of herself as such, so it wouldn't be that bad, would it?

As Akiko helped Lyserg find her way to the bathroom in the room that was still too dark, Akiko stopped at the door.

“Kyo?”

“What now?” Kyo asked, appearing from the mirror around Akiko's neck.

“Stay here.”

Kyo raised an eyebrow. “Are you implying that I'd spy on you?”

“Of course not.” Akiko smiled sweetly. “I'm outright saying you would.”

Kyo rolled his eyes. “It's not like there's anything worth looking at.”

“Hun, you're a mirror spirit, not looking in a mirror.”

Kyo rolled his eyes again, and Akiko took Lyserg's hand leading her into the bathroom. “Now stay out here like a good boy and wait for us to finish Kyo-koi ”

Though the door was shut, Lyserg could clearly hear Kyo say, “Do I look like a fish to you?”

Lyserg looked up, a bit paranoid to Akiko. “He's not really going to try and spy, is he?”

“Don't worry about it sweetie.” Akiko began to take down her hair and her jewelry. “I tease him, but he wouldn't really. Not while you're here anyways.”

Lyserg stopped for a moment.

‘Not while she was there?’

What kind of relationship did Akiko and Kyo have?

Lyserg turned her back, slowly taking off her clothes. Yes, she said she wouldn't mind taking a bath with Akiko, and she knew quite well that they would both have to be naked to do that. But the real weight of that fact didn't settle in until just now.

“Here hun.”

Lyserg turned to look over her shoulder, seeing Akiko nude except her mirror necklace and earrings, and a towel around her body. In her hands was another towel.

“Thank you.” Lyserg took the towel and wrapped it around herself before removing her panties.

The two set to washing their bodies, their hair; Lyserg being extra cautious because of her bandaged wrist. She let Akiko wash her back. She was tired, and stretching far enough to reach her back left her a bit sore afterwards. They two sat in the water, comfortable with the silence and the warmth of the water.

Lyserg let her eyes wander, eventually coming to rest on Akiko. The girl was a few years older than her, and looked every bit of it. Her stomach was thin, and her hips wide. Her breasts hung heavily from her chest, and her legs were shapely. Akiko’s face was understandably more mature as well. And... if she couldn't find a way to change back, Lyserg would probably look more like that in a few years.

Cheeks bright red, Lyserg quickly looked away; both because she had all but been ogling Akiko and because in the not too distant future, she was going to look like that. Though, her stomach would most likely be swollen with Hao's spawn if the fire shaman had his way.

“Done?” Akiko asked, when she noticed Lyserg's sudden discomfort.

Lyserg nodded, and stood up. The two toweled off in silence, though this time a bit more strained on Lyserg's behalf. Akiko redressed in the clothes she had been wearing earlier, before heading to the door.

“Wait here for a sec, and I’ll bring you a fresh set of clothes, okay sweetie?”

Lyserg nodded, wrapping the towel a bit tighter around her. Akiko returned quickly, holding up another outfit. Lyserg slide on the underwear, and happily took the pants. They were girl's pajama pants, but the loose material didn't fit much different than the male version. The shirt was a tank top, but Lyserg decided not to argue. After all, Akiko had probably chosen the most boyish clothes she could find.

“Come on hunny.” this time, instead of taking Lyserg's hand, she wrapped her arm around Lyserg's shoulders.

“Akiko?” Lyserg asked as they entered the bedroom. She could feel that something wasn't right.

“It's all right hunny. I'm right here with you.” she reassured, leading Lyserg to the bed.

There, on the sheets, sat Hao.

Lyserg immediately clutched tighter at Akiko.

“How is she coming along?” Hao spoke as though Lyserg wasn't even there.
“She's improving. Slowly.” Akiko stressed, sitting on the bed.

Lyserg curled into Akiko's side and closed her eyes. She didn't want to be there.

Hao took a brush and began to brush Lyserg's hair as he and Akiko spoke.

“She's still not responding to me.” Hao noted offhandedly.

“It's only been a day Hao-sama. It'll take more time.” Akiko explained, her hand soothingly stroking Lyserg's arm.

Hao nodded, finishing and putting the brush to the side. “Keep me informed of her progress and report everything to me.”

“Yes Hao-sama.” Akiko inclined her head. Lyserg's still body was still pressed to her side.

Hao let his hand caress Lyserg's cheek gently, but still did not get a response from the girl.

As the fire shaman left the room, Akiko wrapped both her arms around Lyserg. “It's all right sweetie. I told you it would be fine. Hao-sama didn't do anything, did he?”

Lyserg didn't really know what to say. Hao hadn't done anything, but he could of, and he would eventually.

“Come on sweetie. Let's go to bed, all right?” Akiko laid Lyserg back, still holding Lyserg's hand.

“Stay with me?” Lyserg asked softly. “Please?”

“I'll stay until you fall asleep.” Akiko promised, moving closer. Letting Lyserg curl so her head rested in her lap, Akiko ran her fingers through Lyserg's soft hair, humming softly as the girl's breathing eventually evened out and her body stilled.

Kyo stood at the edge of the bed. “You're babying her.”

“I know.” Akiko smiled down at Lyserg's sleeping form, a bit sadly.

“You shouldn't let her rely on you so much. You're not her mother.”

“I know.” Akiko said again easing Lyserg's head off her lap and covering her in the blankets.

“Then why do you keep doing it?” Kyo followed Akiko through the room as she extinguished candles and headed for the door.
Akiko turned to look at her spirit, a question clear in her eyes.

“How can I not?”

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Lyserg opened the door and peered cautiously outside of it. Not seeing anyone, she slowly inched it open.

“Where are you going?”

Lyserg jumped back slightly, looking at the shaman standing guard. “Nichrome.” Lyserg froze, digging desperately for some excuse, any excuse.

Nichrome rolled his eyes. “Is there anything you need Lyserg-sama?”

“No, ah...”

“Then I suggest you wait inside your room, Lyserg-sama. Akiko will be by soon with your breakfast.”

“All right. Thank you.” Lyserg turned back inside, and Nichrome closed the door behind her.

Knowing that there was no hope for her to escape anytime soon, Lyserg revisited the wardrobe that was near the bed on the other side of the room. She had grabbed the first outfit she had seen before she attempted her escape. Another white dress. For now, she was gonna search for the most masculine outfit she could find. The closest thing to pants Lyserg found were a few skirts that had shorts on the inside.

Lyserg had absolutely no idea of what the purpose of having a skirt over shorts, but she wasn't about to complain. After putting the skirt/short hybrid on, she dug further in the closet. She managed to retrieve a tank top, and a button up shirt. That weren't too girly, and it was wonderful to actually have sleeves again.

Just as Lyserg finished buttoning the last button, she heard the door open. As Akiko walked close enough that Lyserg could see her in the dim room, the girl greeted her with a smile.

“Morning sweetie. How are you doing?”

“Okay.” Lyserg walked over to where Akiko had placed the tray on a small table, and was separating the dishes.

“That's good. Hope you're hungry sweetie.” Akiko sat down at one of the chairs, drinking her juice. “Dig in. My first time making muffins I admit. Don't worry. They're not poisonous. I tested one on Nichrome before I came in here, and his ghost isn't haunting us yet.”

“Yet being the key word.” Kyo noted, popping up.

Akiko glared at her spirit. “Be glad you're already dead, or I'd make a batch of poisonous muffins just for you.”

Kyo leaned down next to his shaman, picking up the muffin and examining it. “Shut up and eat your muffin.” he stated, shoving the muffin into Akiko's open mouth.

Lyserg sat down, smiling as Akiko spat out the offending pastry, and began to scold her spirit. Lifting the mug of hot tea to her lips, she swallowed, smiling as the familiar taste of English breakfast tea warmed her. Looking down at the oatmeal, muffin, even sliced pears; Lyserg was glad to have such a familar breakfast for a change.

Noticing Lyserg's happy expression, Akiko made a mental note to thank Kyo later for suggesting to make a traditional, English breakfast.

As the two were finishing with their breakfasts, Lyserg ventured to ask Akiko her question.

“Akiko, can we go back outside today?” Lyserg asked, hoping, praying, that she wouldn't have to stay in the same room all day.

Akiko frowned. She knew this was coming. “I'm sorry sweetie, but it's raining outside, and we can't risk you getting sick right now. I know it probably doesn't seem like it, but you're body's still too weak.”

Lyserg set her spoon down, nodding. She didn't feel much like eating anymore.

“Don't worry.” Akiko assured her. “We're not gonna stay in here all day. We'll be roaming around and about.”

Lyserg nodded, still a little dejected.

Akiko finished as well, taking Lyserg's hand and leading her out of the room. “Come on sweetie. Let's go.” Akiko didn't give Lyserg a chance to put on any shoes, so her feet were bare against the plush carpet. Opening the door, Akiko pulled Lyserg out and turned to Nichrome.

“Hey Nichrome-hunny? There are some dishes in there. Would you mind taking them down to be washed? Thanks hun, you're a sweetheart. Bye ” Akiko rushed past Nichrome, leaving a slightly stunned tribesman sputtering.

“Where are we going?” Lyserg asked.

“You'll see. I have something I want to show you.”

“Where are we?” Lyserg asked. After many twists and turns in the endless maze of hallways, Lyserg found herself looking at a comfortable bedroom.

“My room.” Akiko walked over to one of the door. “But what I want to show you is in here.” Akiko opened the door.

“A closet?” Lyserg peered inside.

“It's what's in the closet.” Akiko teased, kneeling down and beginning to dig through the mass of clothing.

Lyserg sat on the ground next to Akiko. “What are you looking for?”

“Evil.” Kyo answered, leaning against a far wall.

“Evil?”

“They're not evil you bast- ow ” Akiko pulled her hand back. “Found them ”

Lyserg scooted back a bit, as Akiko held up something black, fuzzy, and wiggling.

“Lyserg, I'd like you to meet Kyo Jr. Be careful. She bites and has a nasty temper, so I'd discourage holding her.”

“Why did you name the only girl after me?” Kyo rolled his eyes.

“Cause she's a little mini you ” Akiko held the spitting kitten up. “Look it ”

“Cats are bad luck, now get that furball away from me.”

Lyserg watched as Akiko teased her spirit with the kitten, smiling. Hearing a few quiet mewls, Lyserg looked to see first one, then another kitten emerge from the clothes nest. One was mostly white with a few black patches, another black with a bit of white. And finally, the mother cat came out, black and white like her kittens.

Seeing Lyserg, the mother cat sniffed the girl, before picking one of her babies up in her mouth, and depositing the squirming mass in Lyserg's lap. Then, she just sat there, staring at Lyserg expectantly.

“Yes Sneakers, we all love your little kitties.” Akiko cooed, setting Kyo Jr next to her mommy. The black furball from Hell streaked past it's mother and dived into the large pile of clothing. “The white one's Sandals, and the one in your lap is Socks.” Akiko explained, sitting next to Lyserg and picking Sandals up.

“Why did Sneakers give me her kitten? And why's she staring at me?” Lyserg asked, a bit unnerved by the mother cat's unwavering stare.

“She's showing off her baby and wants you to play with it.” Akiko explained, pulling Sandals to her face and kissing the kitten's nose.

It mewed at her.

“Oh.” Lyserg ran her hand along the kitten's soft fluff of fur, smiling when the kitten began to purr and lean into her caress.

Seeing her babies were being fawned over, just as they should be, Sneakers ambled her way over to Kyo, rubbing against his legs. The spirit hissed, and revered to a more traditional ghost form, his legs disappearing in favor of a tail. This however, backfired as Sneakers lifted her paws and began to bat at the smoky trial.

“Akiko ” Kyo snapped, trying to move out of the cat's reach, but Sneakers just followed him around. “AKIKO Get this Hellcat away from me ”

Akiko laughed, taking full amusement in her spirit's misery. “But she loves you ” Akiko giggled, flopping onto her back. She plopped Sandals onto her stomach, who happily snuggled down for a nap.

Lyserg smiled, still running her hand along Socks' back. She swore the two fought just to try and get a smile out of her.

The pair squabbled a bit more, Sneakers taking every opportunity she could to bat at the spirit's tail. Lyserg wondered if the cat knew it annoyed the spirit to no end.

Akiko lifted Sandals off her stomach and held him up to Kyo, which made the spirit physically recoil. “Aww. Is Kyo scared of the big, swary, Sandals?” Akiko cooed, laughing openly.

“No I am NOT scared. One does not need to fear evil to want to avoid it.”

“Evil? What's so evil about a sweet, harmless, little-” Akiko was interrupted by the opening door. “Hao-sama?”

“Akiko.” Hao answered. “I would like to speak to Lyserg. Alone.”

Akiko nodded, putting Sandals safely on the floor. She spared a glance at Lyserg as she left the two.

The dowser was terrified.

As Akiko closed the door, she just hoped that Hao remembered to take her advice and be gentle with the poor girl.

Hao approached his queen. She was actually trembling a little out of fear of him. Hao looked down at the kitten still in Lyserg's lap. The fuzzy creature was mewing at the girl, wondering why he wasn't being pet anymore.

As Hao sat down next to Lyserg, he reached into her lap, causing the girl to cringe away.

Hao just chuckled as he picked up the kitten, and placed it on the floor. “Now, why so skittish my queen?” His hand brushed against her pale cheek, making the girl turn her head to the side.

“Don't.” she whispered.

Hao's lips quirked. Lyserg was finally starting to react to him again. “I'm not doing anything to hurt you Lyserg.” He continued to run his hand down the expanse of Lyserg's face, making the girl cringe and whimper.

“Stop it.” Lyserg pulled away, out of reach of Hao's questing fingers.

“Why should I?” Hao smirked, crawling forward and grasping Lyserg's unhurt wrist. “You are my queen. You are my possession. I already told you I took good care of my possessions, didn't I Lyserg?”

Lyserg turned as far away as she could. She wanted to scream, to fight; but couldn't quite find the strength to do so. All she could manage, was to utter a soft, “Don't touch me.”

Hao smirked, leaning closer. “Be a good girl Lyserg. I promise you'll come to enjoy my attention soon enough.”

Lyserg squeezed her eyes shut as Hao's face inched closer to hers, his breath puffing gentle wisps of air against her trembling lips.

Slowly, softly, Hao pressed his lips to Lyserg's.

He held them there for a moment, not trying to deepen the kiss in the slightest, before pulling away. It hadn't really been a kiss really, just the press of his lips against hers. But as Hao looked at his queen's tear stained face once again, he wiped away her tears and kissed her hand, smiling as she whimpered softly.

She was under his control again.

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And to think that Hao may eventually grow to love Lyserg and vise versa. May. I make no promises.

Ja min’na-san!