Chapter 19 to 21 -Across the Ocean (R-18, Tsunade)
Cloud stared at the ocean. His eyes fixed on the horizon. He could see the clouds gathering in the distance, but he couldn't tell if it was going to rain or not. He could hear footsteps approaching him from behind, but he didn't bother to turn around. He knew who it was.
"Hey, you ok?" Tifa asked softly, placing a gentle hand on his shoulder. She could see the concern in his face as he looked at the ocean, "worried about that monster?"
"Yeah. I want to go see what kind of place this is, but I can't. Not with that creature still here," Cloud glanced over to Tifa.
"Aerith says she senses war," Tifa took his palm in hers, their fingers interlocking together.
"All the more reason, it could be dangerous."
"Then allow me, Your Highness."
Cloud turned to find the purple-haired, blue-eyed girl carrying the katana by her waist. He knew who she was, Saya's protective detail. Saya was one of the most protect people in Avalon, but being Once-Human, there were one or two Demons who felt her inventions were pushing the cause of Once-Human.
"Saeko. How's Saya?"
"She's not as fragile as you think, Your Highness," Saeko bowed, "Allow us to take the lead."
"No, stay here and protect the Ship from any further attacks."
"Your Highness..."
Cloud sighed, exchanging a look with Tifa. Both of them could sense the bloodlust that Saeko tried to hold back. If it were left to her, she was going to pick a fight to satisfy that blood lust and there was no stopping her, "Prepare for summoning. Greet."
Saeko groaned in frustration, "Very well, Your Highness."
Cloud watched as Saeko walked away, her katana glinting in the mid-morning sun, "she's not going to satisfy."
"She's going to be someone else's problem," Tifa reassured him, pointing towards Aerith who approached them.
"I managed to connect," she said, her eyes distant and pained. "There's a war going on here... this place doesn't have androids or zombies, but they have something deadlier."
"What do you mean?" Tifa asked, her brow furrowed in confusion.
"It's... different," Aerith replied, struggling to put her feelings into words, "It's a war of shadows and secrets, a war fought in secret with hidden weapons, magic like jutsus and silent warriors."
"What?"
"Ninjas, Cloud! This place has Ninjas!" the pain disappeared from Aerith's eyes, replaced by an excitement, "We get to see Ninjas!"
"Did your connection tell you where we should go?" Tifa asked, smiling at her friend's sudden change in mood.
"Only the elements," Aerith pointed North-East, assuming North was towards the sea, "there is water in that direction. Fire behind us and on the left is lightning."
"If there is war, then we can't enter without a single care," Tifa worriedly whispered.
"Your Highness, mind if we talk," the three of them were talking, this time interrupted by the Captain. Cid Highwind wearing a blue jacket, green cargo pants, pilot's scarf around his neck. He had blond hair, blue eyes, a stubble on his cheek.
"Captain."
"We are prepared to straighten the ship. Along with the preparation of Ceremony, we are going to busy. Before we start. Anything we can help you with?"
"Only the usual. A Camoflauge. You start the ship and hide it. I am going to see the level of villages around. We are going to set one up," Cloud looked towards the ship, "Your Engineer can handle that?"
"Haha, easily. She's already working. If you are going to gather information, then we have someone who can poke around in the minds of others. You want her?"
"I'll handle that part. Go on. I won't keep you."
Cid nodded, leaving, and Cloud sighed.
"I am not built for this."
"You are doing well," Tifa stroked her back while Aerith started kissing his neck, trying to calm his down, "take one step at a time."
"Fine," Cloud rested his palm on Aerith's back, stroking her brown hair as she stopped, "come with me?"
"Mm."
"Let's see what kind of place this is," Aerith grinned, "Where do you want to go? Water, Lightning? Fire?"
"Water..." Cloud thought, "we are going to be staying near water...if the village is near water then they would have the ships and fishing rods. Things we can buy then wasting time building from the scratch. Other necessities. We can pose as a fishing village."
"We can't go on Element, Cloud. The other two are fire and lightning, they can't be near volcano and ...how do you be near lightning?"
"Being high up, I think," Aerith guessed.
"No matter what we chose it's a risk. Let's go towards water."
"Cloud!"
"Here comes another risk," Aerith giggled, seeing the pink-haired girl march over. She stopped in front of them, crossing her arms, "I need to go out and see too!"
"Ok. Once the ceremony is done. You can," he introduced her to what Aerith told them, "Water is in that direction. We are going there to get supplies. There's fire and lightning. Chose one, but don't go too far."
Saya nearly staggered. She thought it would be a whole fight with him just to leave. She wasn't expecting him to readily accept. It left her frustrated. She curled her lips, walking away with her ass swaying from side to side.
"Water, huh..." Tifa ran her eyes over the sea, "what are we going to do?"
"Run."
"Run," Aerith puffed her cheeks, looking up at Cloud, who swept her off her feet.
"I'll carry you."
"Oh, my Hero," Aerith giggled, circling her arms around his neck. The Demons had Phases. There was a story among the time of Pure Bloods. Once there was only a single being on the Island. Being lonely, he created the other Demons, and he found joy in that.
But the Demons had no control over their powers, all they did was destroy, until the whole Island was barren and broken. Angered by the acts of his children, the Demon sealed their powers, and gave his Decree. Any Demon born in the days to come will be Cursed by His Words. Not born with the Right to Power. They would have to Earn it.
Phases.
"Phase 1, Unlock."
Aerith took a sharp breath, sensing Cloud's presence surround her like a comfort blanket. The strength coursing in his fingers changed, making him feel like a walking boulder, ready to crush anything that stood in his way. He leaned in the sky. She buried her face in his chest as his body tore through the air.
The Phase 1 was the lowest. It unlocked a section of power in their body, physical powers. Strength, speed, toughness. The boost depended on their natural capabilities. In her case, she sucked at all of them. While she did gain a boost, it wasn't what she liked. It was like a different person.
They landed on the water, but before his boot sank inside the water he leaped back in the air, leaving a massive hole in the water from the sheer power of his jump.
She looked over to Tifa. She was managing to keep up, but she had to take a few extra jumps to even try and keep up with Cloud.
She covered her mouth so her voice wouldn't drift in the wind, "Cloud! Tifa!"
"Oh," Cloud slowed down, matching his rhythm with that of Tifa. She sighed in relief, "Are you ok?"
"Yeah," Tifa was trying her best to keep up with him. She had trained in Martial Arts, Zagan-Ryu, and she was confident in beating many of the Knights. Even go toe to toe with some Generals like Saeko. But then there were Heroic Generals like Zack, against whom she wouldn't pick a fight.
"You are stronger than the last time we Unlocked Phases," Tifa couldn't help feel a sense of joy that Cloud's training was paying off.
"Yeah," Cloud clenched his fist. He shared that feeling too. He had made progress. But while they were gaining on the land, Aerith's eyes widened.
A different, kinder wind hit her face, bringing her to a different place. A few visions flashed into her mind. She couldn't make a sense of them. But then, her eyes met an old man, plugged into wires with strange red eyes.
"Cloud! Stop! Stop! Stop!"
Cloud exchanged a look with Tifa, both of them searching for a piece of land that they landed on, "What?"
Aerith got down on her feet, "There is someone there. He's one of the reasons this land got the Rating of 2.7. He has these white things watching. If we go there...it's going to start a war between us."
"If needs be, I can deal with him."
"Cloud, we don't about the techniques of this world," Tifa held his arm, "you remember about the news from Zack's expedition? Those Androids Self-Destructed on the Ship. Delaying the First Trip. If something human is causing a Disaster Rating of 2.7, then this world might be like ours. People with supernatural abilities."
"Then there was that monster that blasted our ship out of water despite the Black Box working fine," Aerith agreed with Tifa.
Tifa stroked his cheek, able to sense the impatience in his eyes, "Cloud, if you are impatience, you will only end up making a mistake. Take one step at the time. We are here with you."
"I know...it's just...Ceremony will be completed by the time we get back...this was a big waste of time."
"It wasn't though, we learned where one of the Big Boss of these lands is hiding. There should be only a handful of him otherwise the Disaster Rating would be higher than 2.7," Aerith grinned.
"I guess..." Cloud's gaze softened. He reached out to Aerith, who took his hand. She jumped on his body, circling her legs around his waist, locking her lips with his. Cloud rested his hands on her ass, giving it a light squeeze.
Tifa smiled, her fingers curling around Cloud's hair, "Come, we should go."
Cloud held Aerith, giving them a nod. They had spent an hour travelling to the other side, and it was time to head back.
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As they reached the shore, they couldn't see the ship anywhere, "at least they activated the camo."
They kept going straight, their bodies passing through the barrier. The ship was still lodged into the ground. But no one was working, they were all kneeling towards the light.
Barret was pacing around between them, trying to find out what was going on. Eve and Aerith walked past him, kneeling near the shining circle.
"Hey! You! Explain! What is going on!"
"Calm down," Cloud pushed him to the side.
"Cloud, we would like some answers too."
He paused to find Jessie on both her knees. He sighed, "You know how it's impossible to travel through fog? We can only do that with the Black Box?"
"Yes?"
"The Demons before couldn't do that too. They had to fight all sorts of creatures to travel and they lost quite a few people in expedition more when they came back."
"We know the history! What is that! Why is that light shining! Why are people kneeling and no one would say a Goddamn thing!" Barret pointed at the circle.
"The Pure Bloods tried many ways, even teleportation, but going through Warp Point nearly kills you if there are no Shields. The Fog doesn't allow you to travel far in space, it has constraints. And even if you are Endurance, Durability Type Phase 2, travelling from here back to Camelot in one jump is impossible by Any Demon."
"Like I said!!" Barret was about to shout when the vastness of the light contracted into a single point, causing a shimmering crack to split across its surface. A tremor ran through the ground beneath their feet, and for a moment, it seemed as though the world was holding its breath in anticipation.
"All but one."
The gathered crowd held their breath, and a Knight raised his voice, "WELCOME, YOUR MAJESTY!"
"WELCOME, YOUR MAJESTY," the rest followed in unison.
Barret's eyes widened as he realised what was happening. The light had been the manifestation of a Warp Gate, and from within the depths of the crack emerged a man whose presence was so overwhelming that it was almost suffocating.
His knees buckled, and his body trembled as he slowly lowered himself to the ground in reverence. He was in the presence of The King.
"Shit, it's the King of Avalon," Jessie rose from her knees, her voice trembling slightly as she addressed the King.
Tifa stood up, holding a robe that she helped him wear, his clothes destroyed by the travel. The King was tall, lean, and his skin was barely there, only to make his muscles look better. His crystal blue eyes reminded of Warp Gate, his snow-white hair fluttered in the wind. His face was sharp and angular, giving him a sense of royalty and power.
The King took a deep breath, "I can smell the death and war in this land. It has been going for so long that it has seemed into the marrow."
"Your Majesty," Tifa welcomed him with a smile, "Your Highness Cloud has found the location of a 2.7 Disaster in North East. There is another Disaster above 2, a monster that didn't stay away despite the Black Box being active."
"You mean that thing," King Aurum gestured towards the sea, causing the water to churn as the creature was drawn out of the water, struggling, trying to free itself from the grip. It had crab like shell spikes all over its body and three shrimp tails.
"Is that what attacked us?"
"It noticed the energy used when you called me. It's curiosity brought it out," King Aurum watched the beast with a curious gaze, "Aerith. Would you mind talking to our friend here? Come to an agreement."
Aerith raised her skirt, "Yes. Your Majesty."
She raised her hands out to Cloud, who picked her up, taking her to the head of the creature. She greeted him, "Hello. I am Aerith Gainsborough. We are from here."
The creature silently glared at them until the three of them found themselves standing above the green stream. The creature had become small, the size of their body, while Aerith and Cloud were in a field of flowers, the sky a beautiful blue.
Aerith tilted her head into a refreshing smile, "I introduced myself. Shouldn't you introduce yourself?"
"You don't smell like humans...you have no chakra. What are you?"
"How about I show you?" Aerith reached out her palm, the surrounding stream moved, causing memories to flow into the head of the creature.
Aerith sat down beside it, stroking its head, "Cloud it's going to take some time. Why don't you go...greet His Majesty? He won't be here long."
"Uh..."
"Cloud," Aerith giggled, "what did you hope to do? Conquer a Continent in a few hours?"
"Would have been nice," Cloud closed and opened his eyes, finding himself standing on the head of the creature. The people had returned to work. The ship wasn't lodged in the land anymore and Tifa was in the tent.
He scratched the back of his neck, nervous, making his way to the tent where only Aurum and Tifa were, "Brother."
"Good job, Cloud," Aurum wore the shirt which Tifa buttoned for him, "I heard it all from Tifa."
"Aerith was the one who found him. Not me," Cloud ruffled the back of his hair.
"Cloud, you need to learn to go with politics. Don't go saying things like those in front of the Nobles. I'd have to punish Tifa for lying to the King," Aurum teasingly smiled.
"I know that. Nobles aren't here. I would..." Cloud didn't say anything, but Tifa nibbled her lip, her cheeks slightly red as she understood what he meant.
"You two," Aurum had words for them, "anyway. I sense someone's despair. Someone strong too. From this world's standards. You know the drill. I am going to survey and record this land before distributing to the Nobles. They might have a few demands for the ship to make a round trip or two."
"What should I do?"
Cloud was hoping for a direction. He'd rather be in a world with crazy machines or zombies for the leaders there knew what to do.
"True. This is more complicated than usual," Aurum narrowed his crystal blue eyes. He raised his palm, causing two energies to gather in his palm, one blue, the other colourless but thick.
"Use blood. Feed this land blood of every single demon every day and start by turning human settlements into Demon settlements. This land, we are going to convert completely."
"Yes, Your Majesty," Tifa bowed, accepting his order.
"What about the man we found?" Cloud crossed his arm, "2.7?"
"After I bring our guest," Aurum kissed Tifa's forehead, "take care of him for me."
"Be careful," Tifa hugged him, kissing his neck, "visit me anytime you like."
"I'll visit soon," Aurum smiled. He left the tent, flying off.
Cloud sat down in relief, his eyes on Tifa, who sat down on his lap. She stroked his cheek, "Cloud...feeling better?"
"Yeah," Cloud relaxed in her arms, feeling her breasts pressed on his face. She hugged his head, making him close his eyes, "now I know what to do ..."
Tifa ran her fingers through his hair, "Do we join the war...?"
"In capacity," Cloud closed his eyes, "Where is Saya?"
"She took her team to find a settlement and draw blueprints to what we can construct."
"Ship?"
"Engineer from the Avalanche, Shalua and her team her fixing any damages the ship might have taken."
"Ok. Let's go see Aerith. I don't want that monster to act out."
"I doubt Aerith would fail," Tifa kissed his lips, "we can take some time...?"
"Ok..."
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That Night, Land of Fire, In a hotel bed,
On the bed was a fair-skinned young woman with brown eyes and straight blonde hairs that parted above in the middle of her forehead. She had shoulder-length bangs framing her face while the rest were tied in a ponytail.
She was on her knees and hands, naked, clutching the bedsheets as the young man behind her was pounding her. He had the most handsome face, snow-white hair, and crystal blue eyes. His hand was on the woman's waist, groans escaped his mouth, only to be covered by the loud moans of the woman. His cock was sliding in and out of her dripping wet pussy, filling her with ecstasy.
She threw her head back, mouth open, and eyes glazed.
"C-Cumming...!" She said, gasping. She squeezed her eyes shut as the pleasure washed over her. She fell forward on the bed, feeling the man's hard cock lodged between her ass cheeks. He grabbed her head, forcefully kissing her lips again, leaving her unable to resist.
She became lost in the kiss, closing her eyes, moaning into his lips. His hands trailed down her body, feeling her muscles and groping her breasts. Tsunade tried to ignore it, not wanting to let him get her hot and bothered. Her arms were still crossed over her breasts when his long, hard cock pushed through her pussy lips.
He kept kissing her, their tongues intertwining, exploring each other's mouths. She felt her knees getting weak and her pussy starting to get wet. She knew that she shouldn't let him do this, but she was finding it difficult to resist.
Aurum felt Tsunade starting to moan, her lips vibrating against his as she started to give in to his desires. He pulled his cock out from between her breasts and started rubbing it against her pussy. She could feel the heat and hardness of his cock pushing up against her wet, soft lips.
She was still trying to resist, but it was becoming more difficult. She could feel his cock rubbing against her pussy, teasing her, driving her crazy. She tried to fight it, but her body was betraying her. She felt her pussy getting wetter and wetter, lubricating his cock and making it easier for him to slide up and down.
She wanted to stop him, but she couldn't. She was starting to get horny and her body was telling her that she should enjoy it. She wanted to reach out and force his cock inside of her, something he wanted to see her do, "Ahhhh~!!"
She let out a moan of pleasure as Aurum kissed her, her lips starting to part as his tongue slipped inside her mouth. She tried to resist, but she was starting to lose control. She couldn't take it anymore. She reached out and grabbed his cock, wrapping her fingers around his shaft and starting to stroke him.
Tsunade started to moan louder and louder as Aurum slid his cock up and down between her lips, his thick tip teasing her clit as she started to feel her desire for climax building. She reached out and grabbed Aurum's ass.
She pulled him, feeling his cock fill her up again, "Ohhhhh~!!!!!!!!!!!"
She didn't know what had come over her, but she knew that she couldn't resist any longer. She grabbed his cock and started to slide him inside of her, his thick shaft stretching her pussy as he slipped deeper and deeper. She could feel his cock twitching and pulsing inside of her, his cum starting to run down her thighs as she started to shake her ass, slamming her hips against his to push his cock further and further into her.
She couldn't control herself anymore. She threw her head back and started to cry out, "Oh fuck!!! Fuck fuck fuck fuck!!!!!!" She couldn't remember the last time she had felt so full, his thick shaft filling her up, his balls slapping against her clit as she bounced her ass faster and faster.
He grabbed the back of her neck, holding her in place, ramming his cock inside of her. She moaned and writhed underneath him, her tits bouncing wildly in her kimono, threatening to tear the delicate fabric with the sheer force of her thrusts.
She grabbed onto his thick thighs, digging her fingernails into his flesh, screaming as he pumped his cock, her pussy stretching to accommodate his enormous cock, as she squirted hard, spraying the hotel bed with her juices.
She started to scream, her pussy quivering, "Fuck me! Fuck me, you damn fucker!!!!! I can't take it anymore!!!" She screamed as he began to thrust, his massive cock sliding in and out of her, stretching her pussy out and slamming into her g-spot with every thrust. She moaned, her pussy starting to drip, as her entire body tensed up and started to shake.
Her body convulsed as she squirted hard, spraying his cock with her juices, her legs and arms shaking from the force of her orgasm. She felt his cock starting to pulse inside of her and knew that he was close.
Her body felt like it was on fire, her pussy starting to drip, as a powerful wave of pleasure swept over her. She screamed and grabbed onto his shoulders, pulling him deeper inside of her.
He suddenly grabbed her thick hips and slammed her down hard, his cock plunging deep into her pussy. She felt his cum pouring into her, filling her up and flooding her womb.
Aurum pulled his cock out of her with a thick, messy wet sound and gave her a shove. She was on the bed, shaking. Her kimono was a mess, her makeup smudged, her hair and skin a dishevelled, soaked mess. Yet she couldn't remember the last time she had felt so alive-she was even horny enough to think about trying to get him back again sometime.
She twitched as he lay down over her, pressing her body under his, his cock still throbbing against her bare thigh. He grabbed her breast, squeezing and massaging it. Tsunade was so lost in her afterglow when he lewdly took her lips.
Her legs tightened around his waist, pulling him deeper. His cock was so thick and powerful it was like she was getting stretched by a steel rod, a massive hunk of meat that Tsunade knew was only getting ready to deposit its load into her waiting womb.
As if his earlier come load wasn't enough-not that Tsunade had minded, her mind had gone blissfully blank, unable to even think of anything but the him and his monstrous cock, using her like a cheap whore. Treating her like she deserved.
He squeezed her breast tighter, his thumb and forefinger rubbing Tsunade's hard nipple and sending shocks of pleasure through her. She groaned as his hips started pumping, fucking her harder and harder until she thought her pussy might burst. His balls slapped her clit.
He turned around, pulling her on top of him and bouncing her on his cock. Tsunade's tits flopped. She leaned forward and wrapped her arms around his neck, panting into his ear as her pussy clenched around his cock, "ahnnn~!! Yesss~!! Yessssssss~!!!!!!"
His fingers dug into her hips and her ass cheeks as he held her in place, thrusting up into her and fucking her harder. Tsunade screamed in ecstasy as his cock bottomed out inside her. She bounced on it, her pussy gushing. Her tits slapped her chin and her ass rippled. She was close-so close, so close!
Just as she felt herself on the brink of climax, Aurum pulled her off his cock and flipped her around. He laid her face down on the bed and spread her ass cheeks, rubbing his cock against her slick slit. She moaned and tried to buck against him, her cunt clenching around nothing, "mmmm! Mmmm~!! Stop teasing me bastardddddd~~!!"
"You are so desperate for a cock, you'll even beg for it," He chuckled and spread her ass, pressing her face down on the bed before spearing her with his cock. She gasped and moaned, arching her back. Tsunade could feel his balls smacking against her clit with each thrust, "aahhh~!! Ahhh...you're such a bastardddddd~~~~~~!!!!!"
He reached around her and grabbed her massive breasts, squeezing them tightly and pulling them, bouncing them. He chuckled and bit the back of her neck, sucking her skin into his mouth. Tsunade shivered as he sucked hard, leaving a bright red mark. Aurum's thrusts became harder, faster.
She moaned loudly, the sound muffled by the mattress as Aurum fucked her like a cheap whore, "nnnnh~! Ahhn! Ahhhnn!! Fuck~!"
Suddenly Aurum pulled out of her and Tsunade whined, turning to glare at him. She panted and reached behind her, spreading her pussy. Her wet cunt was so pink and swollen it was barely open, her clit bright red. Tsunade moaned again, arching her back. Her tits pressed against the mattress as Aurum slid into her ass.
Tsunade moaned and wiggled her hips, "mmf! Mmmf! So deep! Fuck~!!"
Aurum groaned, his fingers digging into her hip. Tsunade's ass stretched around his cock like an elastic band, her walls burning in pain as he bottomed out. He wrapped her arm around her neck, hugging her tightly, fucking her deep and slow. Tsunade clawed at his arm, her body rocking back and forth as Aurum ploughed her pussy.
With each thrust, she could feel her pussy pulsing, aching around his cock. Tsunade screamed into his palm, her body trembling as he pushed her face down and fucked her like a rag doll. "Nnn! Nnnn!! Don't stop-fuck~!!"
She shuddered, screaming from his thrusts, "braaaaaaaaattttttttttttttttttttttttttttt~!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!"
Her pussy twitched, clamping around his cock and spurting like a fountain. Tsunade's orgasm hit her hard, shaking her down to her core. Aurum groaned, pushing his cock deeper into her pussy, "ahh, Dann, Dannn-ahhhhhh~!!!!!!"
He groaned, holding her in his arms, breathing heavily, pumping his cum inside her pussy. Tsunade moaned, shaking, her belly swelling as Aurum pumped his cum into her pussy, "nngh, nnnnnnghh~~"
He nibbled on her flesh, watching her face drowned in pleasure, ready to move onto the next step of her training. Tsunade's body sagged beneath him. He could feel her heartbeat racing against his own. He was still nestled inside her, his softening cock pulsing out the last of his cum. Her exhausted moans were music to his ears.
"Damn," He breathed into her ear, one calloused hand stroking down her trembling ass, "Remind me. What was your name again?"
Tsunade shot a look at him from the corner of her eyes, her voice weak, "Tsunade."
Aurum chuckled, pulling his cock out of her, "Ah. Tsunade. The Legendary Slut."
"Legendary Sucker..." Tsunade shot an annoyed look at him. She felt his twitch inside of her, making her moan. She didn't like that nickname, but it was better than what he was calling her.
"You have the scent of someone strong," he leaned over her, taking in her scent, "are you?"
Tsunade looked away, sadness brimming in her eyes, "I am not strong."
"Oh," Aurum lay down beside her. His fingers running through her hair, "Someone you couldn't save?"
Tsunade closed her eyes, feeling so warm in his arms. She nodded.
"Who?"
She didn't know why she was talking about it with him. But she couldn't keep it in anymore. Her eyes were red, "My brother...and the man I loved."
"Tell me."
Her voice stuttered as she began. His hand was gentle on her shoulder, a comforting weight. She took a deep breath and began to speak again.
"Nawaki...my brother," she inhaled, trying to hold back the tears, "He was only twelve when he died...he wanted to become Hokage so badly."
Aurum listened silently, his fingers tracing patterns on her bare skin. Tsunade's eyes welled up with tears at the memory of her younger brother.
"And Dan...Dan was my other half. He wanted to be Hokage too," Her voice choked again as she spoke about him, "He died right in front of me. I tried...I tried to save him, but...I couldn't."
Tsunade was sobbing now, her body shaking with suppressed sobs. Aurum wrapped his arm around her, pulling her closer against him. He didn't say anything.
He let her cry, her every whimper, every shuddering sob resonating through his bare chest. The room filled with the sound of Tsunade's sorrow and heartbreak. Her tears streamed down her cheeks and onto his skin, setting it aflame more than their earlier actions ever could. He held her tighter, his fingers gently running through her tousled hair.
"Then you're stronger than you think," he whispered, slowly stroking her back, "To carry such burdens, to have lost so much... It takes strength to keep going, even when it feels like everything has been taken from you."
"I am not…going…I am drowning in sake and gambling," Tsunade sniffed, pressing herself closer against him. She didn't respond, she couldn't find the words. All she could do was weep for the ones she had lost.
"Want to see them again?"
"What?" Tsunade froze up. She looked up at Aurum, who caressed her cheek. She pressed her palm on his, "I am stronger than you. You don't even have chakra...don't try to kill me...I don't want to..."
"Not that," Aurum laughed, "I have someone who can allow you to meet the dead. You want to see their souls?"
"Is this some kind of trick?"
"No," Aurum unfurled his palm, causing a pigeon to come and and start flying. The pigeon phased through the walls, leaving, "that's a trick. They'll be here by morning."
Tsunade trembled, her voice shivering, "You...are not joking...?"
"Absolutely not."
She bit her lips, shivering, tears dripping down her cheeks, "what are you?"
"Your New King. Tsunade."
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