Long Since Past - Hybarias (Hybris/Xarias) + Kidate Only!

Xarias walked on the same battlefield she had met a specific nin on about 12 years ago. It has been some time passed. By now, the land was destroyed by Genin and Jounin training from the Fire Village. The hills above the fields seemed to be plastered with green overgrown forests; the sunlight was shining among the entire village, bright and blinding. She tilted the straw-hat of the Akatsuki in her favor, blocking the sunlight from giving the appearance of her face away. She walked slowly, her clad wooden shoes leaving sounds as they landed on the ground. She shifted her weight, and sat down. This was where her human form, Hybris, and her old kitten-like counterpart; Kidate had met. He was her first love. She wasnt aware if he had noticed her affection for him, but he was and she was grateful for his friendship. She grinned slightly, seeing as how she had hardly any emotion left due to the gift of the first prophecy. She layed down, and eventually fell asleep, the wind blew hard once sweeping fallen leaves into the air, and as the wind died down, so did the airborne greens.

Kidate sat, perched in the branch of a tree that he could remember he had leaned against on the day that would change his life. His throat constricted as he thought of the day he had met his first and last love, the scene coming back to him. He had been watching her train on her own for only a short while before promising to teach her the wind element. They would spar, and he would fall for her. Then, as they lay on the grass, he would notice her affection and feel a great thrill of hope in his heart. Bitterly, his mind went on to when she disappeared without a trace. That day was the day that would curse him. Suck it up...she's gone... Warugi said within his head, and he could feel him fight for control.

Having become excellent at keeping control, he pushed back the voice and sniffed the air. The scent that he would pick up was one that nearly made him fall out of the tree. It's more evil, more ancient...and yet, its still her.. Kidate thought, as his heart pounded against his rib cage. It wasn't like his chest was a prison and it was trying to break out like many describe. It was more like his heart was calling out through Morris code to try and communicate with the heart that held his own in captivity. He launched himself from the tree only to find someone he did not recognize. His armor clanged as he landed, and his tail twitched. "Love?.." He called out softly to the sleeping figure, having a habit of calling everyone 'love'.

Xarias only shifted in her sleep at the words of him. Her robe shifted under her, and her hand fell out; revealing the necklace that Kidate had given her after their first spar. The necklace that engraved his affection for her for the rest of eternity. She only dreamt of what happened that day. The way she locked her lips with the kitten. How she would always nibble his ears. How warm and welcoming his embrace was. Of course, that was all before her demonic form had kicked back in. She slept quietly and humbly. Unexpectadly, her body began to change and a blue and green aura began to seep out of the robe - Appearing as if to exert from the figure itself. Xarias was changing back into Hybris. As the aura fell limp, and dissapeared eventually, her body still lay motionless; with only the small sound of her breathing to fill the scene with sound aside from the light sound of sweeping winds brushing across your ears.

Kidate smiled down at the body as it began to glow. Her scent changed as her body did, and he was sure of it. It is her...so long and I've finally found her... He thought to himself as he crouched low to the ground. Like a cat stalking a mouse, he silently padded up to her sleeping body. There was the necklace he had given her, and there was the face he would always remember. She seemed only a tad older, but still recognizable. He let out a light purr as he bent low to the ground. With his rumbling throat close to her face, and his lips to her ear, he lightly nipped her earlobe.

Hybris awoke slowly at the feeling of a wet tongue, and the sound of loud purring on her ear. She thought she was dreaming but she wasnt. She looked aside her, not moving her face; but with her eyes. She sighed, and smiled.

".. Kidate.." She said, closing her eyes again. Then she realized what really was going on and jolted up, falling off of the seating area, and got up kneeling down, and looking at him with her eyes wide as hell. "KIDATE!!!!!" She screamed in excitement. She leaped over the log with breaking speed and glomped him in happiness. She squeezed hard, nearly knocking the breathe out of him.

Kidate laughed aloud as she tackled him, both of them falling backward as he lost his balance. It was a bit surprising, and they rolled down the light slope that he had been on. When they stopped she would be on top of him, and he would be looking up at her. Out of breath, he laughed once again and moved up to wrap his arms around her waist. "How have you been, love?" He asked softly.

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Hybris took full chance to quickly nibble on his kitten ear, just like old times. As she was nibbling, she began to speak. "Well.. I had an epidemic I couldnt exactly tell anyone about.. My apologies." She says, shrugging. She missed the feeling of his furry ear in her mouth. She giggled at even the thought of it again. As she sat on top of him she nipped at his ear, biting it lightly. Then she let go. She bent down and hugged him again, softly this time. It meant something. "I missed you.." She whispered, lightly and softly. But loud enough for him to hear her.

Kidate's ear twitched as she voice what he had been thinking for years. He could hear the heckling of four demons, shunned from emotions such as love, but he ignored them. His will was steel, and he would not give up control to them. He kissed her lightly on the neck and pulled her in to his chest. His legs slipped between hers, allowing him to pick her up and hope she held on. "I missed you too" He said just as softly, as his powerful legs stiffened. He pushed himself up off of the ground with a small gust of wind, balancing mid air for a split second before straightening out so that he was standing once again. "Oh how I've missed you.."

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Hybris smiled at him, and placed the shining necklace around her neck, seeming to have a hard time putting it on and locking it behind her hair. She kept smiling under the shadow of her face even though it was down. She without a doubt missed him. She could hardly keep from shaking and trembling in excitement. Her legs wouldnt stop shaking either.

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Kidate smiled as she began to shake, her powerful legs seeming to vibrate around his waist. He carried her to a bench where he set her down gently and took the seat next to her. There, he stroked her hair lightly with one hand as the other gently rubbed the necklace he had given her. It was in perfect condition for being in her possession for twelve years. Kidate was just surprised that she was able to survive for twelve years with her bloodline. He moved in closer, close enough to breathe on her neck. Drinking in her scent, his allowed his tail to twitch as much as his ears. He remained completely calm, but the two bestial parts of his body betrayed his feelings.

Hybris smiled, locking the necklace as he carried her. As she was sat down, she giggled at the feeling of his breathing on her neck. Her eyes closed as she placed her hand on the back of his head, pushing it into her neck. She wanted him to bite her. She liked the feeling. Sink your teeth into my neck.. revive me She begged quietly. She remained calm, quiet, and serene; although her violent uncontrollable shaking told a different story, she was hoping he didnt notice such an obvious flaw in her concealment.

Kidate took the hint as she pushed him closer into her neck. He smiled at her shaking, though she seemed to want him to believe that she was as calm as could be. He kissed her neck gently, letting his lips brush against her skin for in instant as he breathed in her scent once again. Then, his lips pulled back to reveal his flawlessly white teeth. His teeth were sharper than a normal person's, much like a cat's fangs. He bit her neck, accidentally applying a little too much pressure. The elongated pair of teeth that were his fangs sank into her skin and caused a small amount of bleeding. He wanted to pull back and apologize, but it didn't seem right to break the mood.

Hybris let out a loud moan, and covered her mouth in an instant; hoping his keen cat-ears didnt register her display of affection. As her neck bled, she could feel the tongue of his licking it up, pressing against her skin. She closed her eyes again, rubbing her hand on his head appearing to pet him. Literally, pet him. As he licked the metallic-tasting liquid, she played with his ears, which twitched every time she placed her hand on it. Giggling at the sight, she continued to do so.

"They're still as cute as ever!" She let out, smiling wide. Her perfect lips stretching with her beautiful face.

Kidate allowed his tongue to brush over the fresh wound once more before pulling back. He met her eyes and held her gaze for a long time. Looking back to the neck wound, he noticed that the bleeding was slowing down. Good..I didn't hurt her too much... Kidate thought to himself with relief. He reached up and grabbed her hands from his eyes, cupping them in his own and pulling them down to his lap gently. There, he examined them. For being a shinobi, she wasn't exactly the most rugged person he had ever seen. Her hands were still as beautiful and nearly perfect as they had been the day he had first seen her. He smiled back up at her. "So, who took my place?" he asked knowingly. You don't get far in my line of work without picking up some skills...Gathering knowledge is one of them... he thought, almost speaking it aloud. However, he would save the comment for if she asked how he knew.

Hybris looked at him puzzled as he seemed to examine her hands. Luckily he hadnt seen the scar which marked across her torso. But that was besides the point. After he had asked her the question 'so, who took my place; she was even more puzzled. "What are you talking about, Kidate-san?" She asked, tilting her head with a look of curiosity on her face.

Kidate sighed as she asked what he meant. She looked truly puzzled, so his information might have been off. However, he knew that this wasn't the case. He was never wrong, never. Now, this might have been a bit of the pride he picked up from Gouzen talking, but he was sure that he was right. Frustrated at the need for an explanation, he allowed his left ear to twitch slightly. Beyond that, nothing about him changed as he opened his mouth to answer. Instead, a yawn escaped his mouth; the yawn mixing with a slight purr due to the comfortable warmth of the day. When it passed, he tried again to explain. "Who is the man that took my place in your life after our departure?"

Hybris frowned at him, her happiness had clouded her mind and she wasnt thinking about that. She looked at him and withdrew her hands and had a look on her face of fear. What if he didnt like her afterwards..

"His name is Kagerichi.. How did you find out.." She says, lowly. She was obviously scared and anyone can simply sense it in her voice. How did he know that. Better yet, why was that a question.. It shouldnt have mattered. She thought he would've forgotten about the spar they had 12 years ago..

"Does he treat you well..?" Kidate asked calmly. It didn't matter to him if he had Hybris or not, just if she was happy and treated well. He thought of the name and went through a mental list. Only bursting out in laughter, he came up with the mental image of the man who had taken his place. An old sannin took my place? Maybe she's into power...or age... Kidate thought to himself. If he remembered correctly, the man was extremely powerful and extremely talented. However, if it every came down to it- and it always did- he was sure he could kill the man. But if she loves him...I can't harm him... He thought to himself, now worried about encountering the man. Kagerichi would have no reason to hold back against a missing ninja, but Kidate couldn't kill him.

"Well.. Yes.. But he is unaware of my true form..." She says, quietly. She simply stared at him. There was nothing else she could do. What can she do. What was he thinking. She was desperately hoping he wasnt among the extremely jealous type. To drive his love for her to the extent of folding their emotions up, and maul the faces of the one Hybris was with currently. She folded her hands in her lap, and scratched lightly at her arm. She kept quiet, she was waiting for his response.

Kidate smiled and distanced himself from her, but only slightly. His eyes held a bit of hurt, and a bit of longing, but he felt both only slightly. More than anything, he was relieved that she had found someone. He gently lifted her hand to his cheek, and rubbed his face against her palm. Letting out a slight purr, he drank in her scent one last time before releasing the contact. "I'm glad that you found someone.. I hope he treats you well." He said. His tone was reassuring, as if he were trying to tell her that it was okay and that he loved her all the same.

Hybris simply pulled his head into her shoulder, and wrapping her arms around his torso. She was hugging him, tightly. When she pulled him off, she stared straight into his eyes.

"Why is that such an important topic for you, Kidate-san.." She asks with desperate need. She wanted to know what was bothering him so much he had to ask that one specific question.

"Wouldn't want to overstep boundaries." Kidate replied, shifting his body. He faced out toward the now-setting sun, and stared at it. The sun painted the sky a brilliant array of yellows, oranges, reds, and pinks. He smiled at it as the clouds lit up. His favorite time of day was sunset, that and dawn. Kidate's eyes reflected the clouds perfectly, like mirrors. The colors took on an eerie green tint to them, the still-white clouds turning completely green in the reflection of his eyes. He didn't blink, he hardly breathed. "You may not be delicate, but I still want to make sure that you are protected. It's a habit of mine." He said, to answer why he wanted to know the other half of the question.

Hybris took his jaw in the palm of her hand and made him look at her. She stared into his eyes which shined in a beautiful tint.

"Why was it such an important topic..." She asked, releasing his face. She was definitly concerned at this point.

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"I already told you. I wouldn't want to overstep boundaries." Kidate said, repeating himself. He held her gaze, his face blank as he waited for a response. Inside his head, everyone fought for control. Frustrated, he roared in his mind like a battle-ready lion. The voices subsided for a few minutes, grumbling about his temper. He snapped a few curses at them and they became completely dormant. Bloody demons, stay where you belong... He grumbled mentally.

Hybris looked at him heartfully, bestowing a look of curiosity on her face.

"... D.. Do you love me Kidate.." She asks, finally. She let it out. Finally after all these years. ".. Is that why you wanted to know.." Her hands were shaking, her entire body was. She got closer to him, hugging him tightly. She wanted to know. She needed to know. Kidate could feel the vibrations transferred from her body. She got off, and then stared straight into his eyes, his mouth still closed and silent.

"Do you..."