Acknowledgements: Thanks to Jacque-san for reminding me of Farfie. The scene with Ayan-Crawford sweetness is dedicated to you. =^____^=
 
 

Kitsune Ku
WEIß KREUZ FANFICTION

II. rumors a-flying

: …And you are much too thin, you should be drinking milk, Aya. :

: Kizie-baasan! So what brings you here? : Ayan said as he kneaded Crawford's fur with his tiny paws as he licked the fur behind Crawford's ears. He sounded relieved to see someone who might distract Manx and Luren for awhile. They were alternately cajoling Aya to do things that they thought would be good for him while he tried obsessively to avoid listening to them. 

Some things never change…people no matter what the shape still don't like listening to sermons…

Crawford thought amusedly. He rather liked the way Ayan was massaging his back with small paws and the tiny licks were relaxing him. He didn't feel bothering to look at another of his in-laws.

The question was echoed around the room by the other kitsune. 

: I heard some disturbing rumors in the Clan that I thought you might want to hear, Ran-kit. : Kizie said, giving everyone else a quizzical glance. 

: Ah, Kizie-baasan this is Marika-baasan and Luren-tousan of the Fire Clan. And this is Kizie-baasan of the Void Clan. : 

: Aye. It seems that it would also be of interest to you, Luren. : Kizie inclined her head at the male red kitsune that was trying to get lick in.

: What rumors, Lady Kizie? : Luren asked courteously.

: Rumors that the Princess Reshka is alive and being held in a small shrine to the Lady. : 

: 'Kaasan is what? :

: There have been rumors to that effect ever since the massacre. What makes you think that this is any different? Besides why would you be giving us this news now? : Manx asked, suspiciously.

: Yes, Marika's right. : Luren seconded.

Crawford kept quiet, not knowing enough of the issue to add anything.

: Because this time there are witnesses to substantiate the rumor. It is said that the Chief himself has ordered that his sister be transferred to the palace den next month. :

: What! That bastard's going to get his paws on my Reshka again! : Luren was livid with rage.

: Luren, calm yourself, it's just a rumor. :

: Aye, as Kizie has said it was just a rumor. : Manx said blandly.

: Why are you trying to stop me? You know how important this is… :

: Because this doesn't feel right. I am an Initiate of the Lady, you know our shrines are in constant communication. Word of this would have gotten out sooner or later. No one can keep a secret this long. :

: Aye. : Luren said grudgingly.

: Where is this supposed shrine? :

: In the East River Valley, deep in the Forest of the Dark Wold. :

: Nay! : Manx exclaimed before she managed to stop herself.

: What is it, Marika? : Luren asked, his voice sounded tense. 

He must have some idea to what this is leading to…

Crawford looked up at that as Ayan's paws dug into his back. His lover must have picked up on the unspoken unease in the room.

: There is no shrine in that place. There was a den of the Void Clan…though. : Manx said slowly.

: Aa and a den reputed to have been abandoned for as long as known history. : Kizie corroborated.

: So what, it must be isolated then, a good place to hide a prisoner. : Luren said.

: You're not getting the point, brother-mine. No one knows why that den was abandoned, no one. : Manx said patiently.

: So for all we know the den could still exist. : The desperate hope in Luren's voice was so poignant that Crawford hated to break it but he knew what the two vixens were pointing out.

This could be what my warning vision was all about…

: They're right, it maybe a trap. : Crawford interjected into the conversation.

***

Reshka's alive! 

The thought thundered in Luren's mind so that he had a hard time thinking of anything else. He couldn't understand what they were doing sitting around arguing when they could be going on to do something about it. Then he heard that good for nothing son-in-law of his object to the rescue. His hackles went up.

: And what is it to you, Schwartz? : 

: What kind of question is that? Ayan is my mate. : Crawford answered so smugly that Luren nearly attacked him there and then.

: Can I come with you on the rescue, Luren-tousan? : Ran-kit asked breaking the tension in the room.

: No! : Both Crawford and Luren said, united for one moment in protectiveness. 

The temporary halt in the conversation gave Marika the opening she undoubtedly was waiting for.

: Males! Why don't you agree to disagree and let's get on with the discussion? We've got other things to worry about. : Luren almost cringed as his sister's voice shouted loudly in his mind and his mind alone.

: Sorry, Marika. :

: You should apologize to Crawford. He's right you know. It must be a trap. That place is pretty isolated from the rest of the kitsune settlements and witnesses. :

: Aye. : Luren said grudgingly.

As if he actually thinks Ran-kit as anything other than a rather convenient pet! Besides being his sex partner that is. He probably doesn't love the youngling at all! 

: Well. Apologize. : Marika said with impatience.

: Crawford…I apologize. I know how concerned you are about Ran-kit's safety. : The curl of sarcasm in the end of the statement was so obvious that it raised the blue kitsune's hackles.

: I accept your apology. : Crawford said, civilly enough though it looked like he was also thinking of attacking Luren.

Just you try… Not that you could without losing Ran-kit's affections…

***

Ran listened to the adults and knew that Crawford and Luren was about to quarrel and so had intervened.

If that's what happens when male kitsune mature, I think I'd rather stay a kit, thank you… Luren-tousan seems to lose his common sense in testosterone poisoning, or whatever is the foxy equivalent.

: By the way Marika-baasan, can you tell me how Fire Clan kitsune can move faster than their legs can carry them. I just remembered the incident when Luren-tousan got me away from Iraka-tousan and Brad. He managed to carry me and cover a fair distance. I think I might need to learn the method soon if I can with this new trouble coming in. :

: Aren't you even a bit concerned about your 'kaasan? : Manx asked.

: Aa, I am but something feels off about this. I don't think that my mother's alive. This feels like a trap if anything else. :

: You're right about that. This really doesn't feel right. You think fast on your feet and you haven't dulled your assassin's instincts, Ran-kit. I like that. Okay, I'll teach you the trick when I can get you away from these Out-Clansmen, tomorrow. We'll just have to make our excuses and find a secluded place to ward. :

: Aa, Marika-baasan. :

***

: Is the rumors why you came here, Kizie-baasan? : Ran-kit asked Kizie as everyone started to discuss how to go about verifying the rumor. 

: No, I also wanted to see you again, little kit. So how is he treating you? : Kizie said sincerely, as she deflected the question neatly.

Well, it's almost the truth… 

: Very well, thank you. : The kit said while he licked and massaged Crawford's back.

: Are you really happy with him? :

And how could you be? Perverted fox wanting a kit like you for a mate… 

: Aa. I am. He spoils me. : Ran said, cocking his head cutely over Crawford's blue furry ears.

: I am glad to hear that. : Kizie said, though her teeth gritted at the thought. 

Why everyone tolerates this situation is beyond me, well, it's going to change and soon…

***

Meanwhile in the hills of Naruddo…

"Hurting blue fluff balls hurt God." 

Schuldich noted that Farfarello had just passed from one of his more lucid moments to one more dangerous. 

Uh-oh that could be trouble…

"Farf, I don't think that's a good idea." Schuldich said springing from where he was irritating their guide by tugging on the fox spirit's ear. The white haired lunatic was starting to run towards the one of the others.

"Definitely not a good idea, Farfie." Nagi said, ready to use is his telekinesis on the man if he tried anything against their hosts. 

: Don't do anything. : A silvery voice said in his ear, he looked at Avri the blue kitsune, he knew the voice belonged to.

: But. : 

: Nagi-chan, don't interfere unless it goes bad. I think they want to teach Farf a lesson about chasing "fluff balls". :

: Right on in one. I don't know why Ran-kit didn't choose you for a mate instead of Brad-san. You seem to have a kitsune's appreciation for jokes. :

Farfarello was running around the trees chasing another blue "fluff ball". The blue kitsune was coyly avoiding him, letting him come within two meters then running way. He crashed through the brush, ignoring the pain when he inadvertently caught on a thorn-bush. 

: That again. Ayan doesn’t have a sense of humor. He's pretty serious, normally. It's just that the transition's got him turned around. : Schuldich didn't need to answer that statement since it had been told to him so many times that he was heartily sick of it but he decided that this time he would. It was already causing friction between him and Crawford.

…and I'd think less of him if it didn't, being told unworthy of your lover is a pain in the butt…

: The more he should value you for it. :

: Senra! I have a mate back on Earth. : Schuldich said in outrage, tugging hard at the ear he had in his hand.

: Faithful as a kitsune, too. : The female retorted serenely. 

: Argh! You kitsune, what's wrong with you? Couldn't you be happy with having Crawford and Ayan together? Why not be happy for them? :

Suddenly, the blue kitsune Farf was chasing ran with breakneck speed into a thick copse of trees.

: We are, it's just that you fit in much, much more with us than Crawford. One would think you're a kitsune in human guise. : 

Farfarello ran in between two large trees and streaks of blue electricity arched between them to shock the white haired man unconscious. 

I knew that was going to happen…

Schuldich sighed and let the remark go. 

: Oy, are you guys going to help me wake him up? :

"Bright flashing lights hurt God." Farfarello said, standing up before Schuldich could help him up. He immediately started to chase the nearest kitsune.

: Doesn't he ever learn. : Senra asked Schuldich as a repeat performance of the shock occurred. 

"Farfarello can't feel any pain and does everything to hurt God. We'd appreciate it if you don't kill him." Nagi replied for both of them.

: Don't worry we'll shock him unconscious then so that you can bring him to his cell until the mood passes. : Avri assured them and proceeded to do exactly that.

: You really fit our way of life you know. : Senra said in Schuldich's mind as they went home perched on a horse-drawn cart where Farfarello laid still. 

: But I am human with a human lover waiting at home. :

: Aye, but at least consider it. :

Schuldich sighed. 

Do they know the meaning of "No"?

***

: Brad-chan, can I have another side. I've licked this one clean. : Ayan said hopping off Crawford's back.

Crawford rolled over his side to let Ayan lick what he wanted.

Ayan began to lick Crawford's tummy with long leisurely strokes. Then he gave Crawford a mischievous look and started on his nipples.

It was disconcerting. Crawford remembered that the night before when Ayan was in human form and did the same thing. Suddenly, he felt a stirring in his groin and a heavy musk began to rise into the room.

: Hentai! : 

Marika and Kizie both grabbed for Ayan's neck ruff simultaneously. Kizie managed to get there because she was closer and larger and pulled Ayan off of Crawford. Crawford felt that if he had been in human form, he'd have been red as Ayan's fur. He noticed though that Marika was glowering at the sleek black kitsune.

: Kitsune females are more reasonable, ne? : Crawford said privately into Marika's mind before she could join Kizie in scolding Crawford.

: Aa. Just that, only there is something about this Kizie that's not quite right. :

: Agent instincts? : Crawford had healthy respect for Manx even if they had worked for opposing sides. She had been a good agent to rise in the ranks of Kritiker and that was no mean feat, he knew working for Estet. 

: Maybe. :

: Aa. : 

Kizie bears close watching then…
 
 

~TBC~

Author's Note: 

* Cuddling Ayan-kitsune is a little problematic. ^^; He bites. *wags wolfy tail waving Ayan-kitsune who is attached to it with his teeth* 

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