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KAIJU FIGHT #10
KAIJU FIGHT #10
ā¶ 001. FIND THE HIVE.
Reports of mysterious drumming deep in the forest seem promising. With the assistance of local scouts, they also find a clear path of destruction marked by dead plants and fallen insect kaiju. After collecting enough data, LILITH Mexico calls back the Outsiders and their scouts to regroup and recover for what they believe to be the final battle.
Based on their understanding of the region, the clues they've found, and Rift readings, they suspect a human-threat level kaiju is at the location of a known ancient temple. The reason they called the Outsiders back, however, is because it seems like not just one but two of these kaiju might be there. They want the Outsiders to recoup their strength before they head out.
Additionally, they believe one of the kaiju is one they have records of. A long time ago, during the first kaiju attacks, a plant-like kaiju they called "Nephenthipula" appeared and destroyed many cities which resulted in them becoming swallowed up by the expanding jungle. Over time, it simply went dormant and the forest became what it is today. They don't know why it suddenly returned but they suspect it might have something to do with the forest.
Before the teams are sent out, Dr. Flores approaches. Thanks to the hard work and research the Outsiders have been able to do, a basic antidote has been created that should be effective in helping to deal with most of the symptoms that theyāve been experiencing. Thereās a very limited amount, however, and he recommends that the Outsiders are cautious: once itās gone, there wonāt be any more until the kaiju is dealt with.
The other downside? Itās not completely refined, so some Outsiders might continue to face side effects. He has more good news to offset this, though: Based on toxicology reports and additional reports about abandoned hives and dead colonies, he suspects the second kaiju might be a wasp of some sort.
Both the wasp kaiju and the Nephenthipula are located deep within the jungle, further even than most outsiders have dared to travel. Interestingly, based on the coordinates they have received so far... they both seem to be in the same vicinity. Before being sent out they will be warned to prepare for a potential double battle.
Based on their understanding of the region, the clues they've found, and Rift readings, they suspect a human-threat level kaiju is at the location of a known ancient temple. The reason they called the Outsiders back, however, is because it seems like not just one but two of these kaiju might be there. They want the Outsiders to recoup their strength before they head out.
Additionally, they believe one of the kaiju is one they have records of. A long time ago, during the first kaiju attacks, a plant-like kaiju they called "Nephenthipula" appeared and destroyed many cities which resulted in them becoming swallowed up by the expanding jungle. Over time, it simply went dormant and the forest became what it is today. They don't know why it suddenly returned but they suspect it might have something to do with the forest.
Before the teams are sent out, Dr. Flores approaches. Thanks to the hard work and research the Outsiders have been able to do, a basic antidote has been created that should be effective in helping to deal with most of the symptoms that theyāve been experiencing. Thereās a very limited amount, however, and he recommends that the Outsiders are cautious: once itās gone, there wonāt be any more until the kaiju is dealt with.
The other downside? Itās not completely refined, so some Outsiders might continue to face side effects. He has more good news to offset this, though: Based on toxicology reports and additional reports about abandoned hives and dead colonies, he suspects the second kaiju might be a wasp of some sort.
Both the wasp kaiju and the Nephenthipula are located deep within the jungle, further even than most outsiders have dared to travel. Interestingly, based on the coordinates they have received so far... they both seem to be in the same vicinity. Before being sent out they will be warned to prepare for a potential double battle.
ā¶ 002. OPERATION: NEPHENTHIPULA
The trip to the designated coordinate is fraught with danger. The forest seems to close in on itself, like it is protecting whatever it is that the Outsiders are trying to reach. The vines almost seem to take on a life of their own, the deeper into the jungle they travel. Forest creatures will attack outsiders, divebombing and trying to stop them when they take breaks from the trek deeper into the jungle. The deadly plants will become more aggressive, and the deeper Outsiders goā¦ the quieter it gets.
The animals stop attacking. The vines almost seem half-hearted as they move deeper. They are thinner and weaker. Many are cut or rotted. Theyāve been chewed through and though they still try to stop the outsiders, it is more like stopping the inevitable. As Outsiders breach the treeline, theyāll come into a clearing, where not only the Nephenthipula resides, rising from the forest like a raging colossus, but it is focused on a ruin. On trying to destroy it, its vines try to slap down stone towers, and strangle out parts of the ruin, but on the Outsiders' arrival, its focus is now fully shifted to focus on the new arrivals. Now is your chance, but Outsiders will find that they have to split up, and while some stay and fight the Nephenthipula; intel says that the Vescidae is inside the ruins but there is no clear way in.
Outsiders will quickly realize the Nephenthipula is not alone. In response to the plant kaiju, the entire forest seems to come to its aid. Vines will spread across the battlefield, attempting to tangle and strangle the Outsiders. Different vines manifest thorns, carnivorous flowers, and razor leaves to deter them even more.
Local kaiju also join in. Mutated jaguars, monkeys, snakes, and iguanas appear to further hinder their advances. From above, mutated butterflies, hummingbirds, and beetles rain pollen dosed with Rift energy. On top of the usual Rift sickness, this one seems to have an additional effect as well. The longer Outsiders are exposed to it, the more reluctant they are to attack the plant life and animal kaiju. They will feel a bond with the forest and become aggressive towards Outsiders causing harm.
The forest is their ally. They have to protect the forest at all costs. If that means turning against their friends then so be it. As long as Outsiders ally with the forest, they will find that they can call on it to assist them in limited capacity. They can use vines to block attacks and command some of the mutated kaiju to attack. Fortunately, Dr. Flores' antidote uses resources from the forest itself to counter some of these effects.
The animals stop attacking. The vines almost seem half-hearted as they move deeper. They are thinner and weaker. Many are cut or rotted. Theyāve been chewed through and though they still try to stop the outsiders, it is more like stopping the inevitable. As Outsiders breach the treeline, theyāll come into a clearing, where not only the Nephenthipula resides, rising from the forest like a raging colossus, but it is focused on a ruin. On trying to destroy it, its vines try to slap down stone towers, and strangle out parts of the ruin, but on the Outsiders' arrival, its focus is now fully shifted to focus on the new arrivals. Now is your chance, but Outsiders will find that they have to split up, and while some stay and fight the Nephenthipula; intel says that the Vescidae is inside the ruins but there is no clear way in.
Outsiders will quickly realize the Nephenthipula is not alone. In response to the plant kaiju, the entire forest seems to come to its aid. Vines will spread across the battlefield, attempting to tangle and strangle the Outsiders. Different vines manifest thorns, carnivorous flowers, and razor leaves to deter them even more.
Local kaiju also join in. Mutated jaguars, monkeys, snakes, and iguanas appear to further hinder their advances. From above, mutated butterflies, hummingbirds, and beetles rain pollen dosed with Rift energy. On top of the usual Rift sickness, this one seems to have an additional effect as well. The longer Outsiders are exposed to it, the more reluctant they are to attack the plant life and animal kaiju. They will feel a bond with the forest and become aggressive towards Outsiders causing harm.
The forest is their ally. They have to protect the forest at all costs. If that means turning against their friends then so be it. As long as Outsiders ally with the forest, they will find that they can call on it to assist them in limited capacity. They can use vines to block attacks and command some of the mutated kaiju to attack. Fortunately, Dr. Flores' antidote uses resources from the forest itself to counter some of these effects.
ā¶ 003. INTO THE HIVE.
Observant Outsiders may notice an entrance into the temple. They will have to find a way up the steps, over living and dead vines. Occasionally the vines cover the entrance so Outsiders will have to destroy them again and again to enter.
With this being the only entrance and the vines controlling how many can enter at a time, it is essentially a bottleneck. Those who enter first will have to be ready to respond quickly because sentry wasps the size of housecats will charge at them. They are small, fast, and aggressive but weak. Their stings are incredibly painful to victims but fatal to the wasps which die shortly after. However, after being stung, the Outsider may notice they are attacked more frequently, as if they have been specifically marked.
Eventually, the sentry drones die or retreat, granting them peace. The inside of the temple is covered in a paper-mache like material. Instead of the regular comb shaped pattern one might expect, the combs are shaped like stars. From deep inside the temple, they will hear a steady drumming sound. Following the drumming sound will lead them to even more sentry drones as well as larger soldier drones that are far more aggressive.
They will have to navigate the catacombs of the temple to find and kill the queen. Surprisingly, characters that have been stung will instinctively know which direction they need to go in and will feel drawn to its location. They will also be able to telepathically communicate with others who have been stung or significantly affected by the hive's rift energy.
They will encounter more sentry drones as well as larger solder drones that are far more aggressive. They will also find comb filled with a thick, sweet, milky colored substance and larvae in the center. Characters affected by the hivemind will know this is a precious, nutrient rich resource. Maybe it might be worth collecting?
With this being the only entrance and the vines controlling how many can enter at a time, it is essentially a bottleneck. Those who enter first will have to be ready to respond quickly because sentry wasps the size of housecats will charge at them. They are small, fast, and aggressive but weak. Their stings are incredibly painful to victims but fatal to the wasps which die shortly after. However, after being stung, the Outsider may notice they are attacked more frequently, as if they have been specifically marked.
Eventually, the sentry drones die or retreat, granting them peace. The inside of the temple is covered in a paper-mache like material. Instead of the regular comb shaped pattern one might expect, the combs are shaped like stars. From deep inside the temple, they will hear a steady drumming sound. Following the drumming sound will lead them to even more sentry drones as well as larger soldier drones that are far more aggressive.
They will have to navigate the catacombs of the temple to find and kill the queen. Surprisingly, characters that have been stung will instinctively know which direction they need to go in and will feel drawn to its location. They will also be able to telepathically communicate with others who have been stung or significantly affected by the hive's rift energy.
They will encounter more sentry drones as well as larger solder drones that are far more aggressive. They will also find comb filled with a thick, sweet, milky colored substance and larvae in the center. Characters affected by the hivemind will know this is a precious, nutrient rich resource. Maybe it might be worth collecting?
ā¶ 004. OPERATION: VESCIDAE
The drumming sound becomes practically deafening and the Outsiders will find themselves in a great, open hall. The walls are carved with designs all the way up to the ceiling which is filled with stars. In the center of the hall they will see the Queen Vescidae. Her wings beat in a steady, drumming sound that echoes off the walls as she takes to the air and attacks.
As she attacks, drones will fly down from the ceiling to her aid. The venom from their stings is very potent and fast acting. At first, it clears the mind of their victims but some Outsiders react to this differently. Some Outsiders become incredibly calm and relaxed, as if all of their concernsā including the battleā are unimportant to them. Others will find that their new clarity makes it easier for them to focus, making them react to attacks faster and giving them an energy boost. For those who are particularly unlucky, however, the venom seems to wipe their minds completely, making them incredibly susceptible to the hypnotic beating of the Queen Vescidae's wings.
Certain Outsiders may suddenly find themselves turning on their friends as they become loyal to the hive. Their priority will become protecting the queen. By essentially becoming new drones, they become a part of the hive's hierarchy and can order lesser drones to assist them. Outsiders that still have Dr. Flores' antidote can protect themselves and potentially save some of their friends.
In a closed space, the battle is especially chaotic and it only gets worse when parts of the temple-hive begin to crumble and collapse. Vines pierce through the walls and outside attacks make the entire hive tremble. Letting in light and fresh air from outside which provides some relief. Shinn is able to land a critical attack on the Vescidae which stuns it. It staggers in the air disoriented and this allows the Outsiders to attack more easily. Shoto sets it on fire and it frantically begins to fly into the walls of the hive, causing more of it to collapse. Eventually, a reckless attack from Geto brings it down once and for all, putting an end to it.
The Vescidae smolders as parts of the hive and temple collapse around it. As parts of the ceiling collapse, they can see the traditional star designs up close. At the center of each star is a drawing of a striped insect.
As she attacks, drones will fly down from the ceiling to her aid. The venom from their stings is very potent and fast acting. At first, it clears the mind of their victims but some Outsiders react to this differently. Some Outsiders become incredibly calm and relaxed, as if all of their concernsā including the battleā are unimportant to them. Others will find that their new clarity makes it easier for them to focus, making them react to attacks faster and giving them an energy boost. For those who are particularly unlucky, however, the venom seems to wipe their minds completely, making them incredibly susceptible to the hypnotic beating of the Queen Vescidae's wings.
Certain Outsiders may suddenly find themselves turning on their friends as they become loyal to the hive. Their priority will become protecting the queen. By essentially becoming new drones, they become a part of the hive's hierarchy and can order lesser drones to assist them. Outsiders that still have Dr. Flores' antidote can protect themselves and potentially save some of their friends.
In a closed space, the battle is especially chaotic and it only gets worse when parts of the temple-hive begin to crumble and collapse. Vines pierce through the walls and outside attacks make the entire hive tremble. Letting in light and fresh air from outside which provides some relief. Shinn is able to land a critical attack on the Vescidae which stuns it. It staggers in the air disoriented and this allows the Outsiders to attack more easily. Shoto sets it on fire and it frantically begins to fly into the walls of the hive, causing more of it to collapse. Eventually, a reckless attack from Geto brings it down once and for all, putting an end to it.
The Vescidae smolders as parts of the hive and temple collapse around it. As parts of the ceiling collapse, they can see the traditional star designs up close. At the center of each star is a drawing of a striped insect.
ā¶ 005. AFTERMATH.
Outside the hive, the battlefield and temple are swallowed up by vines and plantlife. In all of the chaos, it is impossible to tell where the Nephenthipula stops and where the Nephenthipula begins. They finally get a break when Ereshkigal's spears do massive damage, severing many of the Nephenthipula's vines. This makes it easier for Outsiders to attack closer or allows them to focus on holding back the forest and lesser kaiju. Weakened by everyone's efforts, the Nephenthipula eventually grows tired which allows Raphael to find an opening. The kaiju falls to the ground and begins to wither. As it turns to dust, a voice whispers, "How could you all do this to us and this planet?"
With its most powerful fighter defeated, the forest has taken a major blow. It still tries to defend itself but all of its attacks are much weaker. It does not stop until the hive temple begins to crumble and the beating sound from within comes to a stop. Suddenly, everything goes silent as the vines still and the lesser kaiju stop to observe.
Finally, the forest breathes. The vines recede and the lesser kaiju return to the jungle, leaving the Outsiders alone.
With the kaiju dealt with, itās like a heavy weight has been lifted from the city, and the air itself feels less oppressive. Many of the issues that Outsiders had been dealing with seem to settle, the way of nature restored. Itās not all perfect, and there are still some lingering effects of pollen and other issues, but things seem to be better, to say the least. The Rift energy that had plagued the landscape settles and, over time, begins to recede.
One of the more lingering effects is the sickness affecting the civilians. Dr. Flores, using the research materials that Outsiders had returned to base, has begun to create a cure for the strain. Thereās a catch: thereās no one to test it on except the Outsiders, so he reluctantly asks for their aid in seeing how effective it is. At first, it doesnāt seem to work too successfully, so Dr. Flores requests the venom of the Vescidae and the royal honey-like substance in order to supplement the cure, and tasks Outsiders with bringing samples of the venom back to base. Once this is added, it works far better.
There are various side effects as the cure is tested. The happier of Outsiders might find themselves prone to bursts of anger and irritation, while the more bitter team members could find themselves experiencing bouts of ecstasy and euphoria. As night falls, some might find themselves irrationally afraid of the dark and struggling with a chronic case of insomnia, which nothing seems to relieve. Thanks to the kaiju venom, there are still lingering effects from previous ventures into the jungleā¦ The same violence and extreme emotions from before (yes, those too).
In addition, in the city there is another kind of testing, the kaiju left more than just venom behind, after all. Some vendors, perfumers, and even bars and smoke shops are making use of the remaining pollen, and Outsiders might find themselves asked to try a free sample, or get sprayed with a random perfume without their asking. Surely itās fine! You might find yourself subjected to some of the pollen effects, like the increased hunger (of any kind) so you might want to go satiate those munchies, pronto!
Once the cure has been tested appropriately, Dr. Flores begins to make the rounds on the locals, dealing with the most sick first. The cure is also handed out to the Outsiders, so they can do their part. Dr. Flores congratulates the Outsiders on their success, and seems genuinely pleased - and proud? - of the work theyāve put in. Whatās that about blood sacrificesā¦? He doesnāt want to hear about any of that. Just hand over any remaining insects, please, and get ready for a return to home.
With its most powerful fighter defeated, the forest has taken a major blow. It still tries to defend itself but all of its attacks are much weaker. It does not stop until the hive temple begins to crumble and the beating sound from within comes to a stop. Suddenly, everything goes silent as the vines still and the lesser kaiju stop to observe.
Finally, the forest breathes. The vines recede and the lesser kaiju return to the jungle, leaving the Outsiders alone.
With the kaiju dealt with, itās like a heavy weight has been lifted from the city, and the air itself feels less oppressive. Many of the issues that Outsiders had been dealing with seem to settle, the way of nature restored. Itās not all perfect, and there are still some lingering effects of pollen and other issues, but things seem to be better, to say the least. The Rift energy that had plagued the landscape settles and, over time, begins to recede.
One of the more lingering effects is the sickness affecting the civilians. Dr. Flores, using the research materials that Outsiders had returned to base, has begun to create a cure for the strain. Thereās a catch: thereās no one to test it on except the Outsiders, so he reluctantly asks for their aid in seeing how effective it is. At first, it doesnāt seem to work too successfully, so Dr. Flores requests the venom of the Vescidae and the royal honey-like substance in order to supplement the cure, and tasks Outsiders with bringing samples of the venom back to base. Once this is added, it works far better.
There are various side effects as the cure is tested. The happier of Outsiders might find themselves prone to bursts of anger and irritation, while the more bitter team members could find themselves experiencing bouts of ecstasy and euphoria. As night falls, some might find themselves irrationally afraid of the dark and struggling with a chronic case of insomnia, which nothing seems to relieve. Thanks to the kaiju venom, there are still lingering effects from previous ventures into the jungleā¦ The same violence and extreme emotions from before (yes, those too).
In addition, in the city there is another kind of testing, the kaiju left more than just venom behind, after all. Some vendors, perfumers, and even bars and smoke shops are making use of the remaining pollen, and Outsiders might find themselves asked to try a free sample, or get sprayed with a random perfume without their asking. Surely itās fine! You might find yourself subjected to some of the pollen effects, like the increased hunger (of any kind) so you might want to go satiate those munchies, pronto!
Once the cure has been tested appropriately, Dr. Flores begins to make the rounds on the locals, dealing with the most sick first. The cure is also handed out to the Outsiders, so they can do their part. Dr. Flores congratulates the Outsiders on their success, and seems genuinely pleased - and proud? - of the work theyāve put in. Whatās that about blood sacrificesā¦? He doesnāt want to hear about any of that. Just hand over any remaining insects, please, and get ready for a return to home.
ā¶ 005. AFTERWORD.
This is Kaiju Fight #10! All comments in this event count for 2 points towards August AC. If you have any further questions, feel free to ask them below.
EVENT BREAKDOWN/RECAP (CLICK TO EXPAND)
1. FIND THE HIVE: Outsiders receive coordinates and useful information for their upcoming battle. Dr. Flores provides a basic antidote to protect them.
2. OPERATION: NEPHENTHIAPULA: The Nephenthipula is found outside a temple. The forest and native kaiju assist the Nephenthipula. Some Outsiders might feel a bond with the forest and turn on them. Dr. Flores's antidote can protect and cure some of them.
3. INTO THE HIVE: The temple has been converted into a hive. They fight drones while searching for the queen. They also find a royal honey-like in some of the combs.
4. OPERATION: VESCIDAE: The Queen Vescidae can induct Outsiders into the hivemind. Dr. Flores's antidote can protect and cure some of them.
5. AFTERMATH: The Nephenthipula is defeated and whispers an ominous question to the Outsiders as the forest retreats. Dr. Flores asks the Outsiders to collect venom and royal jelly from the battlefield to create a better cure. Outsiders can opt in to test the new antidote.
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her neck?
her skin?
she leans back, confused, and then goes very very still at the touch to her throat. not out of fear but out of a growing realization. her throat moves with how hard she swallows.
those teeth slam it home and her gut lurches. ]
I'm... water is on the way. [ it's not that type of thirsty, either. she shuffles in front of him, hiding his appearance from others protectively even as her face goes pale and her eyes widen. ]
Yato... [ quiet, a whisper. a waver in her voice. brasov.
brasov.
brasov.
no. no. whatever fear she has of that place won't control her. yato needs her. she's gripping his arms hard, hiyori realizes belatedly. ]
Fight it. [ is she telling herself? him? the staff member reappears with the water and she pries a hand off of him to take it with a thank you. ]
Here. Water. It could help a little until I figure out... what to do...
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As her throat bobs, so too does his, for he swallows eagerly, struggling against the rising hunger and thirst that only grows more intense by the moment.
He doesn't even make the connection between his changes and Brasov, being too out of it to think clearly. Still, he's a good boy and simply nods in understanding, panting hard.]
Hiyori, I...
[There's so much he wants to say, yet it gets lost in the heated haze blurring his mind and making him sweat. Once presented with the water, he sips at it, but makes a face that of revulsion as his system balks at the substance.]
's no good... I can't-- I need... something else... Please...
[He begs ever more desperately as his body sways and he starts to tip over onto the cot, landing with a soft thud yet never letting go of her arms.]
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water is pretty useless then. she takes it from him, setting it back on a side table and putting her hands back on his shoulders. face crumpling at his begging, she bites her lip and chews at them.
she knows what he needs and she thinks it over. just how far is she willing to go for yato? she doesn't get to figure it out - yato is tipping over. ]
Yato! [ she bends down, tapping his cheek with her fingers lightly, then checking his forehead temp. ]
Stay with me. Hey. Shit. [ she doesn't curse often but it's all too appropriate. a quick look around tells her nothing can be done here so she rolls him onto his back, puts one arm beneath his knees and the other around his back and lifts with a grunt. ]
There should be a closet or supply room or... [ hiyori mutters to herself, bridal carrying yato out of the exam area and back into the hall. ]
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Once the water leaves his hand, his arm drops like a lead weight, hanging limply by his side. He's losing strength fast, finding everything to be such a chore... He doesn't like this feeling; it's too much like when he gets attacked by ayakashi and almost succumbed to blight, although less painful.
He hears her call his name, but it sounds so far away, like she's shouting from across a chasm. Mentally, he reaches for her, but it doesn't transfer to his body, which remains limp.]
Hiyori... [All he can muster before she's picking him up, arms dangling like a rag doll's as they leave in search of a more secluded place. There's one area nearby which should be idea: the cot storage area. It's packed but has enough room to spread one out should they need it - which they desperately do given Yato's inability to even remain upright right now.]
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yato is like a dead weight in her arms. as much as she works out, her strength comes in bursts of kicks and punches. in throwing someone in a monkey toss move or something. still, she's determined as fuck.
and carrying yato with pure willpower to that cot storage area. somehow, by holding some of his weight with her knee, she gets the door open and stumbles them inside, over to the nearest cot so she can collapse on top of him with a gasp.
made it.
after that, she's reaching with trembling fingers to her shirt, lifting it up and off of her so nothing stains it. maybe overkill but she's prepared if he... spills. because she's over him, steeling herself, taking deep breaths through her nose. with gentle fingers, she takes his chin and turns his face upward toward her. ]
You... you need blood, right? That's what it is.
[ like a vampire. ]
... Take it. Take mine.
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Thankfully he's retained consciousness, even if it's hazy and leads to him murmuring her name over and over again and not much else. She's so strong, so amazing... He really doesn't deserve her, and yet he'll forever be grateful to have her, especially in times of need like this, where there's few he would trust.
Once laid out with her atop him, he manages to get a hand up to rest on her head, the only gesture of thanks he can accomplish right now. Though his hand easily slide from her when she moves. He doesn't have the strength to even keep it up.
Through half-lidded eyes he watches her strip off her shirt, being so ill that he doesn't even blush at the sight. Only does his pupils narrow at the sight of flesh as his craving spikes and he attempts to sit up, only to fall back when he hasn't the strength for it. At her question, he nods: he finally understands what the craving is now that she's put it into words. When she tilts his face, his lips part, revealing the now elongated fangs with ease.]
Hiyori... Thank you...
[He manages that much, he has to, because he knows that this must be terrifying for her, an awful reminder of the nightmare she had to endure.
That's why as he noses at her neck, he murmurs a constant stream of "I love you"s before ever so gently pricking her skin. At first it's barely enough to pierce it, but the scent and tang of copper on his tongue sends his thirst and hunger over the edge and he finds himself biting down harder, until his teeth have embedded themselves in her flesh so that the blood flows more freely, allowing him to suck greedily at her with wanton moans of relief.]
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it is. it's terrifying. reliving the nightmare that brasov was, and still is, to her. the bloodletting. the screams of pain. never knowing if she would get out, if they would all be stuck there forever.
she puts that all to the side. divides it from this moment tidily. she'll suffer over her trauma later when yato isn't in agony.
at first, it's like usual. like their moments in private, of intimacy and an liberated passion and fervor. even his "I love you"s remind her of those times. the prick at her skin is even okay. not bad even. he's bitten her before, and she's bitten him in the heat of the moment.
numerous. times. as human and ayakashi both.
but when he bites down hard, to break the skin - she chokes on a noise. half of it gets out. ] Hnghk...!
[ before she covers her mouth with her palm. tears build in her eyes but she squeezes them shut. there's pain. nothing but that. sharp stings that she bunches her fist up for next to his head. whimpers she tries to keep quiet behind her teeth and hand. yato's moan sounds more vigorous than any other sound he's made.
good... that's good...
now, if only her limbs weren't also starting to go weak. first, at the tips of her fingers. ]
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But more than that, he never would've taken those cigarettes if he'd known what it would mean putting Hiyori through again. That it would force him to treat her like a meal, invoking those horrible, wretched nightmares all over again.
Yet he's still too weak to apologize properly yet. He needs more. More.
In the depths of his mind he tries hard to treat her right, to love her throughout this, even pressing a kiss to the spot before going for it. Anything to help make this a little easier.
Not that it can be once he has to really go for it, canines digging into her flesh and gliding past it into her body. He hears her strangled cry and almost pulls away but his reason for not doing so is two-fold: one, he doesn't want to hurt her any more than he already has, and two: he's so very, very hungry.]
Ngh... Ahh... Hah--
[The noises he makes are downright lewd, much like when they make love, except this time he's devouring her blood instead of simply ravishing her body. Yet as he sucks down the fluid, his strength gradually begins to return, slowly at first, until he has the ability to wrap his arms around her and hold her close in a tender embrace.
Yet he keeps on sucking, feasting on her blood with abandon, struggling to stop himself with how much he himself seems to have apparently lost in the transformation. Idly, his hands rub over her back, trying to reassure her that he's doing better and that she's okay, that's she's safe with him.
Or as safe as can be given how he doesn't quite realize how bad off she now is.]
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the kiss did, in fact, make it just a little easier.
and those noises are extremely familiar to her. she'd blush at them, at what they remind her of, if her blood wasn't already pouring into his mouth so not much is left to flood her cheeks. her tightly clenched fist loosens into limp fingers. as he keeps drinking his fill, the strength in her body starts to wane. her consciousnes fades in and out, just like his in the exam room.
his hands are a ghost of a touch and she becomes the dead weight on top of his body, collapsing. trusting that he'll stop on his own. that he won't put her in the exam room instead, endangering her life.
she wanted to help him. not die. ]
Ya... [ that's all she can get out, hoarse and feeble, eyes rolling up. ]
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He'll have to thank her with many, many more kisses later, once they've both recovered.
For while it sounds like an enjoyable time, for him it's a desperate bid to maintain his sanity, and for her, her life. Thankfully the longer he drinks, the less he takes, until eventually he's merely pressing his tongue to her throat to staunch the blood. That he gets to savor it leaking past a little bit is just a bonus.
At least until Hiyori reaches her limit and becomes the one to collapse upon him. Immediately, though still groggily, he puls away to look at her, panic written over his tired expression.]
H-Hiyori--!
[Feeling more energized and less hazy, he hugs her to his front and sits up, head spinning a bit before he takes the next step of standing. Cradling her against himself, he staggers back into the hallway, calling for assistance, oblivious to the blood running down his mouth and chin.
Thankfully even though the nurses are somewhat frightened by his appearance, they see Hiyori in distress and take her from him, leading the way back to the medical ward with him in tow. Once there, they prepare to give her a transfusion after testing her blood type, leaving him sitting by her bedside clutching his knees as that starts.]
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it's some hours later before hiyori finds her consciousness again. to the beeping of machines and lead weight in her lumbs. ]
Nngh, Yato -
[ first to her mind, as ever. the world could be caving in around her and she'd want him beside her, first. for strength.
for now, it makes sense. the last thing she remembers is yato's suffering and the realization that he needed blood. there's some shifting as she moves to sit up, glancing down at her arm and the iv in there with a sigh.
what is this? round three as a patient? well, even doctors get hurt huh. she winces at the throb of her body and looks around for a familiar head of hair - ah, there. ]
We have to stop meeting like this.
[ hiyori tries to joke but has a feeling it's going to fall on deaf ears. knowing yato he's feeling all kinds of guilty. for taking the free sample, for succumbing, for putting her in danger. and yet, she's fine. ]
I used to donate blood in college. This isn't too different.
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Hearing her voice has his head jerking upwards to check her again like has repeatedly throughout the evening. Although he tries to reamin quiet, his voice is strained, coming out louder than he intends.]
Hiyori--!
[It's not surprising that he's the first thing that comes to her mind, given how she passed out trying to help him. And they fact they're married now. Still, it makes his heart ache so wonderfully to hear his name from her lips.
Even now, his fangs remain, worrying away at his lips. But his color is better and he doesn't seem weak like he had been. Their positions have reversed, go fucking figure.
When she tries to sit up he immediately helps hold her down, touch gentle but determined. She doesn't need to be moving right now. Not just yet. Rest is what she needs... Still, he manages a tearful smile at her comment, nodding.]
Haha... Right? This has got to stop.
[Though his smile is quit to fade as the guilt and shame returns, leading him to let out a choked sob and hurriedly brush a hand over his eyes.]
It is so different, you-- you dork. [He can't bring himself to insult her any more than that, given he's the fool who fell for the marketing ploy, who hurt her.] Hiyori... I'm so sorry... I'm so sorry.....
[Ah, there's the tears again as he breaks down, bending over her so he can cry properly on her lap.]