Chapter 18: Sandwiches
I'll admit it, Riser Phenex lasted longer as a chew toy than I expected. I had to hand it to the guy, he was stubborn. Maybe more than was good for him. But eventually, the inevitable happened. His demonic power started to fade, and that precious healing of his wasn't going to work anymore. He was running on fumes, barely able to keep up, and frankly, I was getting bored.
"Riser surrenders…please stop…"
I spat him out of my giant fox mouth with a snarl, watching him collapse onto the arena floor, panting like a dying fish. Blue flames erupted around me as I shrank down, my body shifting back into my humanoid form. I stretched out, rolled my shoulders, and gave my tails a satisfying swish. Being back to two legs always felt better than stomping around as a giant furball, anyway.
"Riser Phenex has surrendered!" Grayfia's voice rang out, echoing through the coliseum.
The crowd went nuts, cheering and clapping like they'd just seen a gladiator win the fight of a lifetime. All for a guy who'd been bitten into submission. Guess it didn't take much to entertain these people.
Before I could leave the arena, though, Riser's little sister, Ravel Phenex, walked up, her face flushed, looking a bit embarrassed. "I… I apologize on behalf of my brother," she muttered, casting a sidelong glance at the heap that was Riser, still twitching. "And… thank you for not humiliating him too badly."
I nearly choked. "Not too badly?" I asked. "I literally used him as a chew toy. What, would ripping him limb from limb have been 'too far'?"
Ravel gave a tight, awkward smile and looked like she was weighing her words carefully. "Well, I suppose it could have been worse…"
With a shake of my head, I gave her a lazy wave, turning to head out. The magical energy around me shifted, and in a flash, I was teleported out of the arena, ending up in one of those private waiting rooms they set aside for fighters.
Before I could even blink, I heard a high-pitched squeal, and then—bam! I was tackled to the floor. My eyes barely had time to register a flash of red hair and an overjoyed smile before Rias was all over me, knocking the air out of my lungs.
"Oh my Maou, Haru! You did it! You finally put that arrogant jerk in his place!" she cried, her voice brimming with excitement.
"Yeah, well…" I barely got the words out before she started peppering my face with kisses, practically vibrating with happiness. I let out a laugh, but it quickly died in my throat as she pressed her lips to mine, catching me off guard. Instinctively, my hands found her waist, pulling her closer as I kissed her back, and my tails snaked around her, pulling her even tighter against me.
She melted into me, fingers threading through my hair as she deepened the kiss, and hell, I wasn't going to complain. I tightened my grip on her, feeling her heartbeat against mine, as one of her hands traced down my back. I could feel her smile against my lips, that devious little smirk she got whenever she was feeling particularly pleased with herself.
Pulling back for a breath, Rias looked at me, her blue eyes practically glowing. "That was amazing, Haru. You showed him—and everyone else—exactly who I belong to now."
With that, we fell back into another kiss, my tails wrapping tighter around her, enjoying the moment as if the rest of the world didn't even exist for us.
Just as things were heating up between me and Rias, there was the unmistakable sound of someone clearing their throat. Our lips broke apart, and I glanced over, only to see Aela standing there, arms crossed and foot tapping against the floor.
Her eyes narrowed, and I caught that jealous glint. "You ran ahead of me, sister," Aela said, looking right at Rias with a scolding tone.
Rias let out a sheepish laugh, a bit of pink coloring her cheeks. "Sorry! I was just so excited. I couldn't wait!"
Aela clicked her tongue, her expression softening only slightly. "Honestly, you're both lucky you didn't knock down a wall with all that. Now, up." With that, she reached down, grabbed both of us, and yanked us to our feet like we weighed nothing. For a second, I stumbled but quickly steadied myself as Aela dusted her hands off.
Then, out of nowhere, I noticed her cheeks reddening, her usual fierce Nord demeanor shifting to something… a bit shy. I raised an eyebrow, genuinely surprised to see my fierce werewolf girlfriend looking flustered. "Aela, you okay there?" I asked, giving her a teasing smirk.
She shot me a quick glare, but it didn't hold, and her blush deepened. "Grayfia's sending everyone else back to your restaurant," she muttered, clearing her throat again. "So… it's just us. You, me, and Rias. Alone. Here. In the underworld."
"Oh, really now?" I replied, trying to keep the grin from spreading too wide. I could feel my heart picking up speed.
Rias squeezed my hand and leaned in close, her voice soft and playful. "Actually, Aela and I have a little surprise for you. Back in my bedroom."
"Oh…" I swallowed hard, trying to keep cool, but even I could feel the flush creeping up my neck. "I… uh… sure. Lead the way, ladies."
– Aela –
Aela was no stranger to life's pleasures. Living as a warrior in Skyrim, facing danger on a daily basis, she had learned to seize what she wanted. She wasn't exactly a veteran in the carnal arts, but she'd been with as few men and women to know her way around the basics. Compared to her, both Rias and Haru were practically innocent in that department. They might have flirted and exchanged a few kisses, but she could see it in their eyes—they didn't know what came next. Fine by her. She'd be happy to show them.
As Rias led her and Haru into the bedroom in the Gremory mansion, Aela felt her pulse quicken, a thrill of anticipation surging through her veins. Rias closed the door softly, turning back to them with a sly smile, but Aela wasn't about to waste time with more games. She stepped up to Haru, her eyes meeting his, and without another word, she wrapped her arms around his neck, pulling him into a fierce, hungry kiss.
Haru stiffened at first, caught off guard, but he quickly melted into her touch, his hands moving to her waist as he responded eagerly. When she finally pulled back, she couldn't help but let out a low, satisfied chuckle at the dazed look on his face. Before he knew what hit him, she pushed him backward, sending him sprawling onto the plush bed with a yelp of surprise.
Rias giggled from beside her, clearly entertained by Haru's stunned expression. But Aela wasn't done yet. Before Rias could say anything, Aela turned to her, grabbed her by the waist, and pulled her close, tilting her head up for a kiss that left the red-haired devil princess breathless. Rias's laughter cut off in an instant, replaced by a soft gasp as Aela's lips met hers. At first, Rias was rigid with surprise, but then she relaxed, her fingers curling into Aela's hair as she gave in.
When Aela finally pulled back, Rias's face was flushed, her breaths coming in shallow. Aela couldn't help but smirk, her confidence surging as she glanced between Rias and Haru, both of them looking equally captivated by her. Good.
"Alright, you two," Aela murmured, her voice low and teasing as she climbed onto the bed, taking her place beside Haru. "Time to show you what you've been missing..."
Aela's heart raced with anticipation as she pushed Haru down on the bed, her kitsune boyfriend eagerly reciprocating her lustful kiss. Their tongues tangled together feverishly before she finally broke away, leaving both of them panting. She turned to Rias, who was watching with a deep blush staining her cheeks.
"Come here, Rias," Aela commanded, her voice low and sultry.
The beautiful devil crawled over obediently, her eyes never leaving Aela's face. Aela turned her attention to Haru's straining erection, visible through his pants. With deft fingers, she unbuttoned his fly and slid his pants and boxers down, freeing his massive cock. It sprang up, thick and hard, the swollen head already glistening with pre-cum.
"Wow," Rias breathed, her eyes wide. "That's... impressive."
Aela had to agree. She'd never seen a cock that big before, and her heart sped up at the sight. She licked her lips, her mouth already watering. "Follow my lead," she instructed Rias, before leaning down and giving Haru's shaft a long, slow lick. She savored the musky taste of his skin.
"Oh fuck!" Haru groaned, his hands fisting in the sheets.
Rias giggled, clearly excited by Aela's bold move. She leaned in as well, and their tongues met as they licked up and down Haru's thick length together. A couple times they brushed against each other and Aela paused to capture Rias's lips in a heated kiss, their tongues sliding together.
Haru was panting hard now, his hips twitching with the need for more. Aela took pity on him and wrapped her lips around the head of his cock, sucking hard. Rias joined in, lavishing attention on his heavy balls.
"I can't take much more!" Haru gasped, his legs shaking and toes curling. Aela just smirked around his cock, doubling her efforts. She bobbed her head faster, taking him deeper each time.
Haru let out a strangled yell, his hands flying to tangle in Aela's hair. "I'm cumming!" he cried out.
Aela pulled back just in time. She leaned in close to Rias, and Haru's hot seed started to spurt from his cock, painting both of their faces in thick ropes of cum. Rias moaned, the sound dissolving into a giggle as it dripped down her chin. Aela closed her eyes, inhaling deeply as Haru's scent marked her. Her inner wolf howled in joy at pleasing her mate.
Aela smirked lustfully at Haru and Rias, her fire still burning hot after her first orgasm. She wiped some of Haru's seed from her face before glancing over at Rias. The red-haired devil was wiping the rest of the gooey white fluid off her fingers and then licking them clean. Aela raised an eyebrow at the lewd sight.
"You're a little slut, aren't you Rias?" Aela chuckled.
Rias blushed a deep crimson at the comment. "I want Haru's cock in me so bad, but I don't know if I'm ready to lose my virginity quite yet..." she admitted shyly.
Aela smiled reassuringly at her sister. "That's fine, sister. Why don't you just watch for now? You've done quite a lot already, just look at Haru's face."
Haru was lying back on the bed, grinning at the two beautiful devils with a satisfied expression. "That felt amazing, girls…" he told them with a couple huffs to catch his breath.
"Oh, you're about to feel something even more amazing," Aela grinned mischievously. She hopped off the bed for a moment and started stripping out of her ancient Nord armor. As the pieces fell to the floor, she couldn't help but smirk as Haru and Rias both gazed at her strong, toned body with lust-filled eyes. Aela's breasts were perky and her pussy was already leaking juices down her slender thighs.
"Wow..." Rias trailed off in awe as Aela slid herself back onto the bed.
Haru's cock was already standing tall and rock hard again. He moved to sit up, but Aela stopped him with a coy smile. "Let me do all the work, my beloved. This is supposed to be your reward for a hard fought victory."
"It wasn't exactly a hard fought victory, but sure," Haru said with an amused smile. That didn't stop his eyes from hungrily scanning Aela's exquisite body or his hands from reaching up to massage her thighs.
Aela moaned in anticipation at his touch and as she straddled herself over his towering cock. She took hold of it in her hand, feeling it warm and already twitching with anticipation.
Aela smirked at Rias. "Watch closely, this will be you someday," she purred seductively before sinking down. Her pussy lips easily spread open as she impaled herself on Haru's large, throbbing member.
"Fuck, I've never felt so full before," Aela gasped, throwing her head back in pleasure. Her pussy was tightly clamping down on his thick cock.
Haru groaned in ecstasy as well. "Holy shit! That feels so fucking good," he growled.
Aela smiled down at him as she rested her hands on Haru's toned chest. She then pushed herself halfway off his cock, loving the feeling of it massaging her inner folds before she plops herself back down. Aela and Haru both groan loudly as she starts moving herself up and down at a steady, sensual rhythm.
"So good! So fucking good!" Aela growled lustfully.
She continued to fuck herself on his cock with abandon, loving the feeling of Haru's hands reaching out and fondling her toned ass. Rias was sitting on the bed next to them, one of her hands down her own skirt as she watched the lewd scene with rapt attention. Aela smirked at the sight before speeding up her humping.
Aela's entire body was quivering in pleasure, Haru truly was her soulmate. No one else could ever give her such mind-blowing pleasure.
"I'm… gonna cum," Haru groaned as she felt his cock start to twitch and grow even larger inside her tight, velvety walls.
"Cum inside me, my love! Fill me with your seed!" Aela gasped urgently, feeling her own orgasm rapidly building to a crest.
A couple more thrusts and she slammed herself down on Haru's cock one final time. A powerful orgasm ripped through her body at the same exact moment as Haru moaned her name! She loved the sensation of feeling his hot cum spurt out deep inside her…
Aela collapsed bonelessly on Haru's chest a couple seconds later as the both came down from the aftershocks of pleasure. She snuggled tightly against him, only cracking her eyes open and letting out an amused giggle when they both heard Rias climax from playing with herself.
– Haru –
Last night was… damn. Let's just say I woke up feeling like a whole new man, which, technically, I was. Losing my virginity to Aela was nothing short of incredible. She was wild, fierce, relentless. And Rias had been right there with us.
I stretched, grinning like an idiot as I glanced over at the two of them. Aela and Rias were still curled up in the bed beside me, wrapped in the sheets, peaceful and content. I didn't want to wake them, so I carefully slipped out of the warm covers, moving like a ninja as I made my way to the bathroom for a long, hot shower. Took me a little while to get all the evidence of last night's fun off my skin and fur. We hadn't exactly taken it easy—Aela wasn't satisfied with just one round, that was for sure.
Once I was showered, dressed, and feeling more awake, I decided I'd surprise my ladies with breakfast. After all, it's not every morning you get to wake up after a night like that. I figured I could find my way around the mansion eventually, so I followed my nose, letting the smell of whatever the Gremory servants were cooking lead the way through those long, twisting halls.
Finally, I reached the kitchen. The place was huge, with over a dozen servants bustling around, preparing an entire feast. One of them looked up as I stepped in and walked over—a tall, serious-looking guy who seemed to be the head chef.
"Uh, excuse me," I said, giving him a little nod. "Mind if I use the kitchen for a bit? Just want to whip up something for Rias and Aela."
The chef's face lit up in a polite smile, and he nodded quickly. "Of course, sir. You're Lady Rias's fiancé. You have full reign of the mansion."
I paused, processing that for a second. "Thanks," I replied, and made my way to one of the stoves. Grabbing what I needed, I started on some pancakes, adding scrambled eggs and bacon for good measure. Couldn't go wrong with a classic breakfast, especially after a night like that. As I flipped the pancakes, the smell filled the kitchen, and I was pretty proud of how it was coming together.
Then I heard someone behind me, a soft, teasing voice that carried a hint of mischief. "Ara, that smells delicious, Haru-kun."
I turned around, spatula in hand, to find Akeno Himejima standing there. Rias's Queen, dressed in her usual outfit, looking every bit as elegant and dangerous as I'd heard she was. She gave me a sly smile, leaning against the counter, her eyes giving me a once-over that felt a little too knowing.
"Morning, Akeno," I said, trying to keep my cool.
Akeno gave me a look that was nothing short of mischievous, her lips curling into that teasing smile she was known for. "It's certainly a good morning for someone," she said, voice dripping with innuendo.
I rubbed the back of my neck, trying not to let it get to me, but her gaze wasn't letting up. She took a step closer, leaning in just enough to make my pulse skip. "You know," she murmured, barely above a whisper, "my room's right next to Rias's." She smirked, watching my reaction closely. "I spent half the night… keeping myself entertained to the sound of all those lewd noises you three were making."
I could feel the heat creeping up my neck, my face burning at the image she was painting. "Uh… sorry if we kept you up, Akeno," I said, though I couldn't keep the smirk from breaking through. "But let's be real. Something tells me you didn't mind."
She laughed, that lilting, teasing sound again, her eyes sparkling with mischief. "You're not wrong, Haru-kun. But all that excitement has left me rather… unsatisfied."
I raised an eyebrow, flipping a pancake as I gave her a sidelong look. "Want some breakfast? I've got plenty to go around," I offered, trying to play it cool.
Akeno's grin widened, her gaze flicking to the food and then back to me. "There's something else I'd rather eat after being so hot and bothered," she teased, voice like silk, stepping even closer until I could practically feel the heat radiating from her.
I chuckled, shaking my head. "You're trouble, you know that?" I said, meeting her gaze. "But, I think I'll pass. I appreciate the offer, really… but I don't know you the way I know Rias."
"Not yet, at least," she replied smoothly, giving me a wink before turning to strut out of the kitchen, leaving me staring after her. Yeah, this girl was dangerous. In more ways than one.
With Akeno gone, I focused back on the food, loading up three plates with pancakes, eggs, and bacon. Once I had everything piled up and ready, I made my way back through the mansion, dodging a few curious glances from passing servants but managing to avoid any more interruptions.
I reached Rias's room, feeling like a damn delivery service with my arms full of food, but I knew both Rias and Aela would be starving after last night. It was the least I could do, and besides, I wasn't going to complain about spending a little more time with my two favorite people.
…
I finally made it back to my restaurant, a little later than usual, but considering last night, I figured I deserved a bit of a late start. The place was quiet, just Kunou sitting at the counter along with her two guards, Tanya and Viktoriya. Kunou was in the middle of what sounded like a wildly exaggerated retelling of my fight with Riser, her hands gesturing wildly as she painted me out to be some kind of unstoppable force of nature.
"And then!" Kunou practically shouted, eyes wide as she leaned in for dramatic effect. "Haru-niichan was surrounded by fire, like a whole ocean of flames, and he just walked right through it like it was nothing! And then he was all like, you underestimate my power! And Riser was like, that's impossible! And then they both started blasting each other with massive waves of fire!"
Tanya was nodding along with this nonsense, pretending every bit like she was buying it. Kunou obviously forgot that Tanya actually saw the fight live. Viktoriya, on the other hand, wasn't there and she looked a little lost, frowning as she tried to piece together what Kunou was saying. She glanced at Tanya and then at me, eyes filled with a mixture of curiosity and confusion.
"So… Devils aren't considered evil in this world?" Viktoriya asked, hesitant but clearly trying to understand. "And you're getting married to one?"
"Some of them are," Tanya replied, sounding almost scholarly. "But Haru's fiancée? She's just a big-boobed otaku."
I shook my head, rolling my eyes but smirking all the same. "Not wrong, Tanya. Not wrong."
I threw together some basic chicken sandwiches for Kunou, Tanya, and Viktoriya, nothing too fancy but enough to keep them happy. As they dug in, Kunou's wild stories faded into the background, replaced by the sound of three girls happily chomping away. For a few minutes, all was peaceful—until the front door swung open.
Naruto and Naruko strolled in. Naruto started laughing as soon as he saw me. "Man, that fight last night was hilarious, Haru!" he said, grinning ear to ear. "Even the Kyuubi couldn't keep it in—"
Before he could finish, Naruko slapped him on the back of the head, hissing at him to shut up. I raised an eyebrow, amused. They still thought no one around here knew about the whole "half-of-Kurama-sealed-inside-them" thing, when in reality… yeah, everyone knew. Mostly because Rias couldn't keep her mouth shut.
Naruko slid up onto the stool next to Kunou, who greeted her with a mouth full of food and crumbs flying everywhere. "Naruko-chan!" she said excitedly, her words barely intelligible.
I gave Kunou a mock glare. "Chew before talking, Kunou."
Kunou swallowed her mouthful, giving me a sheepish grin. Meanwhile, I turned my attention to Naruko, flashing her a quick smile. "Welcome back, Naruko. Do you want anything for lunch?"
Her cheeks turned a little pink, and she looked away, mumbling, "I'll have what everyone else is having."
Naruto plopped down on the other side of her, slapping the counter. "Same here, Haru! Those sandwiches smell awesome."
As I got to work prepping two more sandwiches, Naruto leaned over with his usual goofy grin. "Oh, and by the way, the old lady wants to talk to you if you're finally free."
I frowned, trying to figure out who the hell he meant. "Old lady?"
Naruko sighed, looking like she'd heard this routine a thousand times. "He means Tsunade."
"Right," I said, giving her a nod. "Tell her I'll swing by in about an hour…"
…
An hour later, I was striding through the streets of Konoha, feeling the usual eyes on me. Most were curious stares—humans couldn't resist looking at my ears and tails. It's not every day you see a kitsune waltzing through the Hidden Leaf. Sure, I could've hidden them with a quick illusion, but I wasn't about to pretend to be something I'm not.
But the looks changed as I got closer to the Hokage building. A lot of them started looking less curious and more… hostile. Old grannies scowled as I walked by, and a couple even spat in my direction like I was a rat scurrying by. Right. I'd almost forgotten—the people here still had a bone to pick with foxes.
I was maybe a block away from the Hokage building when two big, brick wall-looking guys stepped right in front of me. Their arms crossed, and their stances screamed "you're not going anywhere." Looked like they were about to make a scene, and boy, was I right.
"You think that's cute, huh?" the first guy sneered, voice dripping with sarcasm. "Using the Transformation Jutsu to make yourself look like a fox!"
I blinked, genuinely taken aback. "Excuse me?"
"Don't play dumb, you damn fox," the second guy shouted, loud enough that people started gathering. "My son was killed by that monster!"
His words hung in the air, thick as smoke. The crowd closed in, and even a couple of shinobi were watching from the rooftops, probably just waiting to see if they'd need to jump in.
I tilted my head, holding back a sigh. "Okay…" I said slowly, not moving. "And what exactly do you expect me to do about it?"
The first guy's face turned red. "Apologize!" he spat, jabbing a finger in my face. "That monster killed hundreds of people here!"
Oh, I got it now. They thought I was some kind of… tribute act? Just walking around with my tails out to mock the Leaf or something? My tails curled up behind me. "Listen, I'm not apologizing for shit," I said. "Now, either get out of the way, or I'll move you. I've got a meeting with the Hokage, and I'm not here to waste my time."
"Liar!" one of them snarled, and before I could roll my eyes, he came barreling toward me, arm cocked back for a punch. I didn't even feel a hint of chakra—this guy was a regular civilian. And from the stench of cheap booze rolling off him, I'd say he'd been hitting the bottle hard, even though it was barely noon.
I didn't bother moving much. I just caught his fist mid-swing, clamping down hard enough to make him wince, then swept one of my tails around and took his feet out from under him. He landed on his ass with a heavy thud, his eyes wide with shock.
"That's… that's not the Transformation Jutsu!" someone from the crowd yelled, loud enough for everyone to hear. "Those tails are real!"
Then, as if I'd just sprouted extra arms, the other guy backed up, eyes going even wider. "It's the Nine-Tailed Fox!" he yelled all shaky and dramatic. "He's come back for revenge!"
The crowd lost their minds. People started screaming, running in every direction. I watched them bolt, bumping into each other and tripping over their own feet to get away.
"Wow…" I muttered, crossing my arms as I observed the chaos. "The people here are kind of stupid..."
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