Nuriko\'s Love

*Disclaimer* - Fushigi Yuugi and it\'s charaters do not belong to me...*tear*

Nuriko’s Love

Nuriko eyes grew wide as he felt Asthire’s claws go into his side.

* * *

Miaka and Tamahome gasped. “Nuriko!!!” Miaka yelled, and they ran towards the mountain.

* * *

Tasuki and Mitsukake all looked up in union. “Nuriko…” Tasuki whispered, and they made their way to the horses.

* * *

Chichiri and Chrirko’s heads jerked up, and they looked at each other. “Is it…Nuriko?” Chriko asked, sounding frightened. Chichiri nodded sharply.

“Let’s go no da!” he said, and they ran out of the store.

* * *

Hotohori looked up from his praying, a shocked expression highlighting his features as tears started to run down his face. “Nuriko…not you…”

* * *

It was a moment frozen in time, and it took a while for Nuriko to get his head. He then flipped behind Asthire, getting free of his claws, put a chokehold around his neck and squeezed. He squeezed until he heard a loud snap from Asthire’s neck and felt his body go limp. Nuriko then dropped the beast and fell to his knees, exhausted. I did it, he thought, dazed. He then looked at the large boulder blocking the way to the shinzaho. I’m not done yet, he thought, I need to move that for Miaka and the others…

He slowly pulled himself to his feet, then stumbled through the snow over to the boulder. He grabbed the bottom, digging his hands through the snow. Here goes…Taking a deep breath, he pulled with all the strength left in him. The bracelets glowed then extended into gauntlets, and with a cry, Nuriko lifted the boulder and threw it behind him.

It’s done… he thought. I did it…for them…Nuriko turned, clutching at his side, walked a bit and fell to his knees. Sitting back on his feet, he then looked up at the sky. “Korin?” he said, looking up with glazed eyes. “It’s been so long since I’ve seen you…I’ll be with you soon…”

* * *

Tauski was the first one to make it to the top of the mountain, with Mitsukake yards behind. He looked around and saw Nuriko on his knees, holding his side. Tasuki’s eyes grew wide when he saw the crimson colored snow spread around where he was kneeling. Alarmed, he ran towards his friend and was horrified when Nuriko fell forward into the snow.

“NURIKO!!!”

* * *

Nuriko thought he heard someone call his name, but it didn’t matter to him anymore. I’m tired, he thought. So sleepy…

* * *

Tasuki was at Nuriko’s side within moments, but it seemed like eternity. He stopped when he reached him, dropping to his knees, and gently pulled Nuriko out of the snow. He looked at him hard, and then let out the breath he was holding when he saw Nuriko’s eyes flutter. “Nuriko?” he asked, praying that his friend would get up, tell him it was a joke. When he didn’t answer, Tasuki shook him a little. “Nuriko? Come on now, open yer eyes.”

Nuriko was unmoving for a moment, then his eyes slowly opened. He looked up, blankly at first, then focused. “T…Ta…su…ki?” he whispered through cracked lips. His voice was horse and he was losing blood fast.

Tasuki managed to give a tiny smile. “Hey, buddy. Ya gotta hang in there, now, Mitsukake s’gonna be here any minute. Just talk to me.”

Nuriko nodded, then frowned. “I…I’m sorry that I can’t be with you…when you say stupid things…I won’t be able to knock you into walls…anymore…”

“DON’T TALK LIKE THAT!!!” Tasuki yelled, then tried to calm himself down even though his heart was beating at an impossible speed and tears started to streak his face. “Yer gonna be jus fine. Stay with me buddy, just hold on-”

“Tauski,” Nuriko interrupted quietly, quickly silencing the bandit. “I- can I hold your hand?” he asked. Tasuki gasped the purple haired man’s hand, clinging to it. Nuriko squeezed back, though not nearly as tightly as he should have. “Tasuki, I’m…sleepy…” his eyes fluttered, then closed.

* * *

Nuriko drifted. Where am I? He wondered. He tried to look around but there was nothing but darkness. Is this what the afterlife is supposed to be? Darkness? There was no one to answer him. He suddenly sensed something to his right. When he turned, there was a beautiful field of flowers. But that wasn’t what had caught his attention…

“Ko…Korin?!?!?” Nuriko asked, afraid to believe what he was seeing.

“Niisan!” she called, giving him a bright smile. “I’ve missed you so much!!!” She started to run towards him, but wasn’t going anywhere.

“Korin, what’s wrong?” Nuriko noticed that he was standing now and shook his head, trying to think clearly. She frowned.

“Gomen niisan, I’m not allowed to leave.”

Nuriko was still confused. “Leave what? Where?”

“Here,” she said simply, motioning to the flowered area she stood at the edge of. “I can’t leave, but you can come to me.” At this, Nuriko started to move forward but stopped when his imoto frowned and shook her head. “You shouldn’t.”

“Why not?” He asked, longing to run to her and hold on and never let go.

“Well, niisan, you don’t belong here yet.” She replied quietly, looking down at her feet. Then she looked up and smiled. “At least I got to see you. You’ve changed so much, niisan.”

Nuriko’s throat tightened. “You haven’t changed at all,” he replied, a feeling of helplessness coming over him.

“Ja ne, niisan,” her smile shrank some, and she raised her hand in a tiny wave. “I’ll see you around, ok?” The field slowly disappeared, and then she started to, too.

“Ko…Korin…KORIN!!!” Nuriko cried, lost and heartbroken. She stopped waving to blow a kiss before she fully disappeared. “I lost you once…and now again…” At that moment, he was overcome with a feeling of warmth. “What is it? So warm…” he turned and slowly made his way towards where the feeling was coming from.

* * *

Tasuki paced nervously as Mitsukake healed Nuriko. From what he could see, it wasn’t working.

“Come on Nuriko, come back to us,” Miaka whispered through tears, clinging to a grim Tamahome. Chichiri held on to Chiriko who was also crying. Tasuki watched as the wounds in Nuriko disappeared. Normally he would have been amazed at seeing Mitsukake’s power, but now he was upset that they didn’t seem to be doing anything.

“Can’t you go and fuckin’ faster?!?!?” Tasuki growled, curling his fists. Everyone but Mitsukake looked up at him, startled. “Tasuki…” Miaka started, unwounded to see the usually tough man so broken down.

“Uh…what’s going on?” a tentative voice called out. Everyone spun, staring at Nuriko who was sitting up.

* * *

“Nu…NURIKO!!!” Miaka yelled and threw herself at him, then was hugging him tightly.

“Oi, you all looked like somebody died,” he commented, pulling himself and Miaka up easily.

“You almost died, baka,” Tamahome said sounding annoyed, but was smiling. He patted Nuriko on the back. “Welcome back.”

“Nuriko!” Chiriko threw himself at Nuriko’s legs and held on. “I’m so glad you’re ok!” Nuriko smiled.

“I am too, no da.” Chichiri was next, and he stood in front of Nuriko for a moment to let Miaka and Chiriko move away before also embracing him tightly.

“Good to see you up no da,” he commented, pulling his mask off and giving him a real smile. Mitsukake looked up from where he was resting in the snow and also smiled at him.

Nuriko looked up and saw Tasuki standing a few feet away, staring at them. He started to say something, but then noticed the streaks down the other man’s face. Tasuki was crying? He thought, and started to wonder why when he realized that it was because of him. I…I didn’t think he cared that much for me…but I guess with Tauski, you can never tell.

“We should go back to the hotel,” Tasuki said quietly. “One of the Serryu Shichisesishi are dead, so they won’t be able to do anymore damage.” He then turned and started towards the edge of the mountain.

* * *

He’s alive he’s alive he’s alive…Tasuki was overcome with a series of feeling when Nuriko came around. Afraid to trust them, he backed away, choosing not to confront what was in his hea-

“Nuriko?” Tasuki called out, slowly opening the door to the purple- haired man’s room. I at least owe him an apology, he reasoned, trying to ignore the way heart was beating more quickly just at the thought of being around him. He looked around the room, eyes falling on the man lying on the bed. Oh, he must be sleep, Tauski thought and started to leave when a soft whimper stopped him. He took a step into the room. “Nuriko?” he called out again, a little louder then the first.

Nuriko’s head shot up, and then he sat up and turned away from him. Tasuki had seen the look of pain that had been held in his eyes, though, and it tore at him. Forgetting about his own purpose, he closed the door and walked over to the bed.

* * *

Nuriko was in his room when the full effect of what had happened hit him. I…was…I could have died…Korin…Knees failing him, Nuriko managed to make it to the bed before he collapsed on it and cried. He never even heard the door open or know anyone was there until the last moment.

“Nuriko?” he heard a familiar voice call out, a voice that made his insides melt whenever he heard it. He looked up at Tasuki, then suddenly felt ashamed.

I shouldn’t be like this, he scolded himself, turning away from the bandit. He’s probably disgusted with me… thinking of this only made him want to cry harder. Suddenly, there was an arm wrapped around him. His check was against a warm chest.

“Shhh…it’s ok,” Tasuki said soothingly, stroking Nuriko’s hair. He finally let go, wrapping his hand around Tasuki’s waist and poured his tears on the other man’s bare chest.

* * *

OhSuzakuohSuzakuohSuzaku…Tasuki tried to make his head stop spinning and heart slow down, but Nuriko wasn’t helping any. Heneedsmenowjuststaycamlohhe’ssohot…There where too many feeling running through Tasuki to make sense of. He just stayed with the main one that said Nuriko needed him right now to comfort and protect him.

After a while, Nuriko’s wails turned into cries and cries turned into whimpers and then those, too, subsided. They held onto each other, neither wanting to let go but not knowing how the other will react. Tasuki’s previous feeling came back full force. No! he thought, trying to calm himself down. Nuriko is important. Don’t screw this up like you do everything else.

* * *

He feels so good, Nuriko thought absently as he calmed down. He didn’t notice the way Tauski froze when he started drawing circle patterns on his back. He soon started to realize their closeness. Is this wrong? he asked himself as he stared to trace his fingers along Tasuki’s spine. He heard Tasuki’s heart start to beat faster but couldn’t understand why. Does he feel the same way about me that I do of him? No, that can’t be it, but…

“Tasuki?” Nuriko spoke quietly, as if he were afraid someone would hear him.

“What’sua matter?” Tasuki asked, voice husky and soft.

He so hot…

Nuriko turned so that his lips were pressed to Tasuki’s neck. He felt the pulse quicken against his mouth and grew bolder, placing butterfly kisses along his neck and collarbone.

“Nu-Nuriko?” Tasuki stuttered, trying not to hope and control his body at the same time. Nuriko wasn’t helping any, though.

“Is something wrong?” Nuriko asked, pulling back to look into Tasuki’s eyes. He felt his arousal throb when he saw the lust in them.

Tasuki shook his head. “No-”

“Good,” Nuriko cut in, then moved his arms to Tasuki’s neck and reached up to claim his mouth.

Onegai Suzaku, don’t make this be a dream…Tauski’s head swam as Nuriko’s tongue pushed past his slightly parted lips, coaxing his own. He kissed back hesitantly at first, then grew more savage. I need more… he thought as pulled back to bit Nuriko’s lip, then lick at it apologetically before plunging back in.

They pulled back panting, looking at each other hungrily. Nuriko could see that Tasuki wanted more just as he did but was hesitant. He’s a bandit leader that fears no one but is afraid to make the first move? Nuriko thought, deciding that it was in his hands. He pulled Tasuki down on the bed and rolled on top of him. Grinning, his mouth attacked Tasuki’s as his fingers ran down his chest. He stopped when he reached his nipples, lightly pinching them between his thumb and his forefinger. Pulling away as Tauski gasped, Nuriko kissed his way down his chest and to one of Tasuki’s nipples, sucking at it while his hand toyed with the other one. Thrilling at the moans that were coming from the other man, Nuriko ground their hips together, making their erections rub. Both gasped this time, loving the new waves of pleasure. Tasuki growled when Nuriko stopped, then moaned once again when he felt Nuriko pull at the waistband of his pants.

Tossing them aside, Nuriko sat back to take in the sight before him. The muscular arms, built chest, chiseled abbess, going down to more interesting regions…

“Oi, could ya stop drooling already and get to the action?” Tasuki complained, smirking. Any other comment was thrown out the window when Nuriko swallowed him whole.

“Nuuuuuhhhhhhhnnnnnn!!!” Tasuki gasped eyes wide. He wasn’t expecting the intense pleasure as Nuriko pulled back some to let his tongue swirl around the tip of his erection, sucking the head then taking in all of him once again. Tasuki squirmed as Nuriko ran his tongue along his length. He drove his hips upward in an attempt to relieve himself, but Nuriko easily held him down. “Nnnnnuuuuunnnnnnn…”

Nuriko took pity on Tasuki and set a rhythm. Waiting till he was sure Tasuki was deep in ecstasy, he reached up, putting his pointer, middle and ring fingers to his lover’s slightly parted lips. Taking the hint, Tasuki drew them into his mouth, sucking fiercely. Nuriko gasped when he felt Tasuki bite down lightly on his fingers.

Pulling his now wet fingers out of Tasuki’s mouth, Nuriko then placed them at Tasuki’s tight opening. Nuriko felt him freeze up as he started the first finger in then had an idea.

“Rmmllx Tumki, iwa beck amrick,” Nuriko said, the vibration running up and down Tasuki’s cock.

“Uhhhhaaahhhhhh!!! Nuuurrriiiikoooo…” Tasuki moaned, tossing his head around. He didn’t notice when the fingers made their way inside of him till he hit that one spot that made spasms of pleasure run though his whole body. When Nuriko felt that he was ready, he pulled away from Tasuki who protested. Positioning himself, Nuriko bent down to claim Tasuki’s mouth and started to push.

Tasuki tried to relax as Nuriko slowly pushed into him. Man it hurts, but…it feels good, too. I need more…Wrapping his legs around his partner’s slim waist, he impaled himself quickly on Nuriko’s erection. Taken by surprise, Nuriko gasped, then tried to bite back a moan as Tasuki constricted his muscles around his manhood.

“Tasuki, are you alright?” Nuriko breathed, concerned. Tasuki nodded. “I don’t want to hurt you-”

“Get on your back,” the red head commanded. Nuriko flipped them over easily and lay on his back.

Tasuki placed his hand on the purple-haired man shoulders to steady himself. He then slowly raised himself up until only the head remained inside of him and slowly slid back down. He continued with his slow torture, driving them both mad. Nuriko flung his head around, ripping the sheets held captive in his grip. “Taaaassssukiiiii…” he moaned, meeting his eyes in a pleading gaze. Not able to drag it out anymore, Tauski started to speed up, making sure to grip around his lover while pushing up and hitting his sweat spot when he slammed down.

“Yes…” Tasuki panted, feeling his climax approaching. When Nuriko carefully wrapped a hand around Tauski’s neglected cock he couldn’t hold out anymore. “Nuriko!!!” Tasuki moaned, coming onto his koi’s chest.

“Tasuki!!!” Nuriko cried, the tightening of the muscles that held his erection was too much and he released his seed into his lover.

After the waves of pleasure subsided, Tasuki rolled off of Nuriko, rolling onto his stomach and throwing an arm across his chest, pulling the other man close to him. Nuriko sighed, content the other wasn’t going to leave. At least, not yet. “Tasuki?”

“Hn?” Tasuki murmured, fighting the need for sleep.

“This wasn’t, I mean, are we-”

“Nuriko,” Tasuki cut in, sitting up to lean on his free arm to look into violet orbs. “I don’t know about you, but I sure a hell don’t want this to be a one time thing. And to tell you the truth,” he started to confess, looking away at his fingers drawing swirling patters down the middle of Nuriko’s chest. “I loved you ever since you first knocked me into a wall.” He smiled, remembering the many beatings he’s taken from the purple haired man. “If you don’t feel the same, it’ll be just enough to be close to you…to have times like this.” He looked back into Nuriko’s eyes, seeing shock. There, I said it, Tasuki thought, holding his breath and preparing for rejection.

“You’re more of a baka than I thought,” Nuriko stated. Confused, Tasuki opened his mouth to say something when Nuriko pulled him down and claimed his mouth. Braking the kiss, foreheads touching, Nuriko explained. “You have to be a baka to think that I don’t feel the same way,” he placed a tiny kiss at the tip of Tasuki’s nose. “Wo a ni, Tasuki, zutto.” Nuriko declared, smirking at the amazement on Tasuki’s face.

“Wo a ni, zutto,” Tasuki said, feeling as if a heavy load was taken off of him. “And screw what the others think. If they don’t like it, they can kiss my ass.”

Nuriko gave him a mock-annoyed look. “Oi, only I should be anywhere near that ass, you hear me?”

Tasuki smiled again. “Hai, hai.” He yawned, showing his fangs. “Can we go to sleep already? I’m about to pass out.”

“Fine,” Nuriko agreed around a yawn. He threw an arm around Tasuki’s waist. Tauski raised his arm and Nuriko curled up under his arm, sighing as it wrapped around him. “Night koibito,” he said, just before sleep claimed him. Tasuki was already snoring.