Hiei's Harem - Pt. 15 - Moving

Scene 7 ------------- Later That Day


* Hiei had made the decision to remain in their place near the stream. Mainly because Chevaux is still hibernating from their energy-sharing session. He closes his jagan after making another scan of the area and moves to relax against a boulder. He gives a slight nod toward Coutaro as the Lynx patrols past quietly. He only half pays attention when he notices Sylk making her way through the pack. Troi and a couple of the females that are tending to their babies glance up at her but nothing more. Their feelings of comfort and safety don’t escape the Pantheress. When she pauses near Lily the Kitsune looks up at her and lays her ears back, but gives no protest to letting Sylk look over the sleeping twins. Sylk glances next toward Eboni who is curled up with her own daughters nearby. The Pantheress then continues on her way. Lily catches Hiei’s brief glance and relaxes when she feels his approval at the way she handled the situation through their bond. Sylk stops next near Chevaux who is tossing, trying to get comfortable. The Mare glances up at her.


Sylk(Quietly)- How much longer do you have, Chevie?


* Chevaux thinks a couple moments then gives up sleeping with a snort. She sits up to stick her swollen feet back into the stream’s cool water.


Chevaux- A little over a month.. at least.. Maybe then I’ll be able to get some sleep.

Sylk- You’re that close and he’s dragging you across..?


* She quiets when the usually peaceful demoness glares up at her.


Chevaux- Do we currently look like we’re going anywhere?! In fact, I guarantee you that we’re not going anywhere until I’m good and ready.


* Sylk backs off some. Sarista looks toward them.


Sylk- Calm down, Chevie.


* Chevaux snorts again and looks down into the dark waters.


Sylk- So where is he taking you all?

Chevaux- Ooshama’s fortress was given to him. Remember?

Sylk- Should I? Ooshama’s? But that place is at least a whole day’s journey away from here, yet.


* Chevaux flattens her ears.


Chevaux- If it weren’t for me we’d be there a lot quicker.

(#) Hiei- Don’t fret it, Mare. We’ll get there when we get there.


* Both females look toward Hiei. Sylk then watches her former packmate relax and smile softly. Sylk looks back toward Chevaux.


Chevaux(Quietly)- If you’d really open your eyes you’d see how lucky we truly are to have an Alpha like him, Sylk.. In fact, he’s a lot like..


* Sylk leans to growl at the more timid female.


Sylk- Don’t you.. dare..!


* Sarista comes over. Sylk raises back up to her full height to face the shorter Fire demoness. Sarista shows no intimidation, though.


Sarista- I won’t allow you to upset her!

Sylk- Why should you care? It’s not like she’s actually one of your..!

Sarista- My Alpha claimed her.. That makes her and all the others mine now. Including you.


* Sylk growls as she levels her gaze on Sarista.


Sylk- But they were mine first.

Sarista- Were.


* Everyone else feels the tension growing between the two top-ranked females. Chevaux scoots herself away from them as much as she can. Hiei remains where he is, watching. Outwardly, he stays calm and stoic. Internally, though, he is deadlocked in a battle between his instincts and his own desires.


Sylk- I already informed your.. Alpha..

Sarista- Our.. Alpha!

Sylk- I told him that if I decided to stay it won’t be good for you, little b----.


* Sarista takes a step closer to the Pantheress to further emphasize her lack of intimidation.


Sarista- I’m not the same scared little girl your Father bought all those years ago, Sylk.

Sylk- Then you make the call, Sarista.. Do you want me to stay? You’ll have to fight me this time.. Is the happiness of your precious Alpha worth your life?


* Sarista half glances toward Hiei. He remains in his place, but she can feel his inner conflict. She turns her glare back up at the Pantheress. With one, well-placed strike of her hand she takes the decision away from him. The simple blow only serves to knock Sylk backward some, but it does send the message.


Sarista- If you’re going to stay.. let’s do this.. If you’re not, leave now.


* The Fire demoness gathers her power as Sylk takes a more alert stance. She studies the Fire demoness’ energy only a moment to know that they’re fairly evenly matched. Then, without much warning, Sylk leaps back at Sarista. All the lower females scatter and get their offspring out of harm’s way. Habataro, who’d sidled himself over near Hiei, grabs his shoulder when the Koorime pushes away from the boulder.


Habataro- You’ve trained Sarista.


* Hiei answers, but keeps his eyes on the rolling females.


Hiei- Hn.

Habataro- I can feel that they’re nearly matched in strength.


* Dagon comes over, also keeping his eyes on the twisting, snarling females.


Dagon- This should be some fight. I have been so waiting for this.


* Hiei glares up at the Crow a moment then starts toward the fight. Dagon grabs his arm stopping him.


Dagon- Woah, you can’t..

Hiei- Let me go, Crow.

Habataro- Master, listen to me.. If you want Sylk to stay, you have to let them do this.


* Hiei looks back up at the Lynx. His instincts tell him that Hab is right. But he looks back toward the females as Sylk uses her strong legs to shove Sarista off of her.


Hiei- If I let this continue, they’ll..


* He watches Sarista lunge back at Sylk, tackling her into the stream.


Habataro- If Sylk wins she’ll finally accept her place as your Alpha Female and settle herself.

Dagon- If she loses.. Oh, that was a good hit!


* Hiei looks back up at Dagon, showing his aggitated annoyance. Dagon clears his throat and looks back down at Hiei.


Dagon- If Sylk loses Sarista will no doubt order her to stay and settle her b----y attitude down.


* Hiei looks back in time to watch Sarista slam Sylk backward onto the bank once more then tackle her again.


Hiei- At this rate one of them will end up mortally wounded.. They’re both too d--- stubborn!

Habataro- Sir, I understand that you’re new to all of this, but trust me. This isn’t a fight to the death.. H---, neither of them are even using their full power.


* He watches the two mud-covered females reach the same decision and leap away from each other long enough to regroup. Hiei opens his jagan and slowly relaxes when he realizes the truth of Hab’s words.


Dagon- If you interfere now it’ll prove to Sylk that you have more desire toward the other than her.. She won’t stick around for sure, then.

Habataro- And Sarista will think that you don’t think she’s capable enough to defend her..


* Hiei growls, silencing them, and crosses his arms.


Hiei- D--- it, I get the message, already! Haven’t I told you both that you talk too much?


* Hiei turns his attention back to his females. He watches them move in and begin striking blow for blow. Although they’re using some of their energy behind their punches, both are mainly relying on their natural attributes. The Koorime quietly preens when he notices that Sarista’s natural speed is beginning to wear out the older Panther demoness. Just when it seems as though the battle will never end Sarista lands a double-fisted blow to the side of Sylk’s head that staggers her backward. Taking advantage of the opening, Sarista uses her speed to land several kicks to Sylk’s head, back, and kidneys then finally ducks low to sweep the staggering Pantheress’ legs out from under her. Sylk lands hard on her injured back and yowls out in pain. Sarista heaves as she quickly takes a dominant position over her downed rival. Sylk opens her eyes to stare up at the younger demoness, gulping to try to catch her own breath. She immediately recognizes the dominant stance. Sylk considers her next move a moment as she assesses her condition. She’s suffered a severe blow to her back and knows that if she’s struck there again it won’t be good. With a final growl Sylk lets her head fall back and closes her eyes.


Sylk- Fine.. You win, d--- it.. I give.


* Sarista takes a moment to enjoy her victory before moving back some. When Sylk struggles to even roll onto her hands and knees to crawl away Sarista realizes the damage she’s done. It startles Sylk when she hurries forward to kneel beside her and lay her hands on her back.


Sylk- Now what are you..?

Sarista- Just shut up and let me heal you, Sylk.


* Sylk is too stunned to react as Sarista concentrates on finding and healing the injured area.


Sarista- You’ll recover from the rest of your injuries in time.. But an injured back is serious.

Sylk- Are you being foolish now? You’ll restore me back to fighting condition..?

Sarista- You already conceded.. Are you going to be dishonorable and blindside me?


* Sarista meets Sylk’s glare. Hiei comes over as the Pantheress slowly drops her eyes then slumps to lay still on her belly. Sarista looks up at Hiei.


Hiei- Is this settled now?

Sarista- As far as I’m concerned.


* She leans to look at Sylk.


Sarista- Do you accept your place in this pack now, Sylk?


* Sylk rolls her eyes, glances up toward Hiei, then grunts her ascent as she lays her head on her arms, turning her face away from them. Sarista smiles back up at Hiei.


Sarista- It’s settled. But you know, you would’ve won either way, Darling.


* Hiei blinks at his battered Fire demoness. He feels his desire to claim his dominance over her, but this time his common sense overrides his instincts easily. He does, however, lean to give her a deep congratulatory kiss. He feels her submission as she opens wide to accept it, but pulls back.


Hiei- Hn. Just make sure you heal yourself, too.. Like my Mare said, we’ll be staying here for the night.. We’ll reach the fortress sometime tomorrow, anyway.


* Sarista nods wearily and watches him turn to return to the boulder. She leans and gets a handful of Sylk’s hair to be sure she has the Pantheress’ attention.


Sarista(Whispered)- You will swallow your d--- pride and give that man the respect he deserves from now on.. Am I understood?


* Sylk rolls her eyes to look at Sarista, then just gives a moaning purr of acknowledgment. Sarista relaxes and nods.


Sarista- Good. Now get some rest and let your back finish healing.


* Sarista stands and hobbles away to settle down beside Trinka. Without even being asked, her daughter begins to heal her.

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Okay, you know I’m not very good on battle scenes, but I hope I did that one some justice. Did anyone see it coming? :o?

And, yes, it is STILL snowing!!