Devils Never Cry - Chapter 7

Chapter 7:

The Seal Weakens: A Devil's Distress, and a Snow Girl's Comfort

That night, Ryu had trouble sleeping. During the fight with Saizou, he had inadvertently weakened the seal of his Lock ever so slightly. But it was just enough to have allowed him a glimpse at his true face. And he did not like what he saw. Every time he closed his eyes, he kept seeing his own face, his skin blacker than a starless night, and his eyes as white as a ghost. And all across his face, the white marks of his race glowed as bright as his eyes. And when he opened his mouth to speak, his voice was distorted and cold.

Finally, after being unable to get any sleep, he sat on the edge of the bed, and turned to look out the window. My father warned me this would happen someday. I shouldn’t be surprised, because no matter how strong a seal is, it will eventually break. But… he thought, looking at the Lock and chains around his right forearm. But why now? It’s only been 5 years since my powers were sealed within the Lock… Was the seal weak to begin with, or did something happen today that caused it to loosen this way… he thought, going over the entire fight again in his mind.

Over and over again he replayed the little duel in his thoughts, but he could not figure out what had happened to loosen the seal. He let out a sigh of frustration, rubbing his face. This got Mizore’s attention, and she slowly opened her eyes, sitting up in bed.

“Ryu? What’s wrong? It’s two in the morning. You should be resting for classes tomorrow,” she said, rubbing her eyes. Ryu turned his head just enough to look at her out of the corner of his eye.

“You should be sleeping too, Mizore,” he said softly. Mizore simply put her hand on his shoulder, turned him enough to face her, and placed a soft kiss upon his lips. After spending a minute locked in this tender kiss, Mizore looked deep into Ryu's eyes.

"Whatever it is, my golden devil, it can't be that bad," she said, smiling sweetly. Ryu couldn't help by smile himself at her comforting words, and gave her a strong hug.

"You're right, my little snow bunny. I'm reading too much into it," he said, kissing Mizore's cheek. As he got back under the covers, Ryu decided to save his concern for later. Little did he know about the changes that had begun within him upon the weakening of the seal. Changes that would soon make their terrible presence felt...

The next morning, Mizore woke up bright and early. As she looked at Ryu while he slept, she gently brushed his cheek. He's trying to hide it from me, but he's worried about something. I can sense it... she thought. Mizore brushed Ryu's bangs aside, kissing his lips softly. Get your rest, my golden devil. We will both need all our strength to get through the Academy. Making sure she didn't disturb his rest, Mizore went away from the bed, and walked to the kitchen area to make breakfast.

She worked on breakfast for the of them, keeping silent no matter how many times her hands were burnt by the hot grease popping from the pans. By the time she was done cooking, her hands were very red. But, she was happy, and proud of what she had done. It hurt like hell, but for the man I love, I would endure the very fires of Hell itself, she thought as she put the food onto plates. Then, going to the bathroom, she opened the medicine cabinet to get some bandages. She put some band-aids on the worst of the burns, and walked back to the bed, and saw that Ryu was just waking up.

"Good morning, Ryu," she said cheerfully. Ryu looked at her and smiled.

"Good morning, Mizore. I smell breakfast. Did you...?" he asked, pulling on his shirt. Mizore smiled, and nodded.

"It hurt a bit, but it was worth it for you," she said, trying to hide her hands. Ryu noticed her attempt, and gently took her hands, examining them.

"Don't lie to me, Mizore. This hurt quite a lot from the looks of your hands," he said quietly.

"It was worth it. You didn't get much sleep last night, so you'll need a great breakfast to make up for it. It's what a good wife would do..." she replied, although she said the last part rather quietly. Ryu caught it, though, and smiled.

"No one's mentioned marriage, my little snow bunny," he chuckled. But, as he held her hand, Ryu looked into Mizore's eyes. "But all things in due time. What is meant to be... will be," he said with a smile. Mizore hugged him tightly, pushing him onto the bed. She ignored the pain in her hands for now, and focused only on the embrace of her beloved.

Devils Never Cry - Chapter 6

Chapter 6:

Duel at the Dorm! Enter the Legendary S-Class Monster!

I wonder where Saizou is… I expected him to come after me again as soon as classes were over for the day… Ryu thought to himself. But suddenly, he sensed a fast-approaching youki, and gritted his teeth.

“Watch out, Mizore!” he shouted, pushing her out of the way in time to take the brunt of Saizou’s punch to his face.

“Damn it!” Saizou growled, jumping backwards as Ryu took a swing at him. Mizore picked herself up off the ground, and dusted herself off. She looked at Ryu, seeing a trail of blood coming from the corner of his mouth. His glasses were also badly cracked.

“I knew you’d come sooner or later,” Ryu hissed, throwing his broken glasses aside. “Very well, then. Let’s end this here and now, Komiya! I’m not gonna go easy on you after a sneak attack like that!” he yelled, preparing to fight.

“Hehe. Bring it on, Your Highness,” Saizou said mockingly, his body trembling. “I’m not holding back either. And with my blood pumping like this, I can’t help myself!” he growled, shredding his human disguise. He grew larger and larger, his body covering itself in bony spines, and his muscles bulging. “This is my  true form… an Orc!” he roared, his voice becoming deep and distorted. Ryu, however, just smirked, and began forming a strange series of signs with his hands.

“Fool. I won’t need to even to release the first seal to wrap this up. However…” he said, closing his eyes, and making one final sign. When he opened his eyes again, they were pure white, and glowing. “I’d still prefer to see the look on your face when I grind you into dust!” he shouted, grinning.

I’ve never seen him this riled up before. But… I get the feeling he’s still just toying with Saizou, Mizore thought as she watched. She knew Ryu well enough to know that it only took a small amount of his youki to use a partial transformation like this. Still, she was hoping that Saizou wouldn’t get lucky and win.

“Be careful, Ryu! He may be stronger than he looks!” she called to him. Ryu looked over his shoulder and nodded in agreement.

“Never drop your guard, Tokugawa!” Saizou shouted, punching Ryu in the chest with his massive hand.

“Ugh!” Ryu groaned as he hit the ground. Saizou laughed at the downed Prince.

“Is this all you’ve got, Tokugawa?! Just as I thought, you Black Devils ain’t nearly as strong as everyone thinks! At least put up a fight before I break you!” he laughed. But to his surprise, Ryu disappeared. “W-What?! Where’d he go?!” Saizou shouted. As people gathered to watch, Ryu’s voice could be heard from all around them.

“Pitiful. I almost expected more of a challenge from you, Saizou Komiya. But I can see I was wrong,” he said. Then, he stepped out of the shadow of a tree, a smirk on his face. “You aren’t dealing with some weakling, Komiya. I’m highly skilled in youjutsu. What you just saw was only a basic demonstration of what I can do,” he said, cracking his knuckles. He then charged Saizou, who responded by grabbing him with one hand and lifting him above his head.

“I don’t care how skilled you are! I’m gonna crush you like a bug!” Saizou began to clench his fist, applying tremendous pressure to Ryu’s upper body. To Mizore’s surprise and shock, he actually began to groan in pain.

D-Damn… I may be over-doing it, but I have to draw out that S-Class aura I’ve been sensing. But I need to drag this out a bit longer before they choose to get involved, he thought. Gathering his strength he forced open Saizou’s fist, and dropped to the ground, landing on his feet.

“Grr… You’re a slippery one. No matter. I’ll teach you not to underestimate me again!” Saizou roared, kicking Ryu into the wall of the dorm. Mizore ran over to him to pull him out of the stone.

“Ryu, are you alright?” she asked, concerned for his health.

“I’ll be fine. Just trust me, Mizore. I have a plan,” Ryu answered, getting to his feet. Dammit… His strength is totally different in this form… And it’s a lot harder than I thought to pull this off. Heh, maybe faking youjutsu will be enough to draw out our mystery S-Class, he thought, beginning to form more hand signs.

“You don’t mean to…” Mizore began, but Ryu kept going.

“Black Devil Secret Technique…” he began but a voice suddenly called out.

“Honestly… The great Prince Tokugawa couldn’t handle a teenage Orc without having to resort using youjutsu? How disappointing,” the voice said. Ryu whipped his head in the direction of the voice, and leaning against a tree was a girl with long silver hair and blood red eyes. “I had expected you to hold back for a low-class fool like this, but seriously. You’re just making yourself look like a chump, you know that, right,” she said with a smirk. Ryu couldn’t help but grin, and lowered his hands.

“You’re a vampire aren’t you… I’ve always wanted to see one of your kind in battle. Care to take over from here?” he requested. The girl simply chuckled and stepped forward.

“Alright, then. I wouldn’t mind getting some exercise anyway,” she said, brushing her bangs out of her eyes.

It can’t be… Red eyes… Silver hair… and her youki levels are at least twice as strong as my own… Mizore thought in bewilderment. As Ryu stood next to her, putting his arm around her, she looked up at him.

“Ryu… She’s really one of them, right? A legendary S-Class Super monster? A vampire?” she asked. Ryu nodded as he watched the girl.

“No doubt about it. I thought I had sensed another S-Class youki aura nearby, but I never thought a vampire would be here at the academy,” he said. The vampire girl looked Saizou dead in the eye, and smiled.

“Come on. Let’s get this over with. I’d like to have a word with the prince, and you’re just in the way at this point,” she said calmly. Saizou growled, and charged her.

“Don’t you dare mock me!” he screamed. The vampire just scoffed, and quickly raised her leg, kicking Saizou hard in the head.

“You should realize your place,” she said as Saizou was sent flying into a nearby wall.

“Y-Yes ma’am…” he said weakly, and then lost consciousness. Ryu smiled, his eyes returning to their human blue. The vampire girl approached Ryu and Mizore, a smile still on her face.

“You didn’t have me fooled for a second, you know. You put that show on for my own vanity, didn’t you? Just as an excuse to get me out in the open,” she said with a smirk. Ryu laughed.

“You caught me. But before you go disappearing, I think some introductions are in order. I assume you know who I am already,” he said. The girl laughed.

“There isn’t a single person at this entire Academy who doesn’t know who you are, Your Highness. Even with as much pride as we vampires have, we still recognize the staggering strength of the Black Devils. I for one am not so prideful as to let it go to my head, though. My name’s Moka Akashiya. It’s a pleasure to finally meet the Black Devil Prince face-to-face, although I never thought it would be here,” Moka said. Ryu smiled, and rubbed his cheek. It was still sore from where Saizou had punched him, but he was already healing. It was then that Moka really noticed Mizore standing at Ryu’s side.

“And who are you? I saw how Ryu pushed you out of the way of that first punch. You must be very important to him, to make him take a hit so readily,” Moka said. Mizore nodded.

“I’m Mizore Shirayuki. I knew Ryu when we were children, and vowed to one day reunite with him. He’s very dear to me. Being with him warms my icy heart,” she said softly, blushing slightly. Moka smiled.

“So you’re a snow fairy, huh? Well, you two make an interesting couple, but who am I to judge,” she said, laughing. Ryu looked at her, his blue eyes meeting her fierce red gaze.

“I don’t mean to pry… But is there someone who’s precious to you, Moka?” he asked. Moka’s smile disappeared, and a faint, rosy blush crept to her cheeks.

“Well, personally, I don’t understand love, but there is someone who is precious to me. I’ll introduce you to him sometime. But right now, I’ll see you both later. I have other things to do,” she said walking towards a guy with short brown hair. That guy… I remember seeing him at the entrance ceremony… And his arm… he’s got a Lock just like me… Could he… Ryu thought, but was derailed when Mizore kissed him.
Returning his snow bunny’s kiss, the prince couldn’t help but think that things were about to get very interesting at Youkai Academy…

Devils Never Cry - Chapter 5

Chapter 5:

Classes Begin: The Holy Lock Explained

Dawn broke the darkness of Youkai’s night sky, the morning sun casting its light through the windows of the dorm rooms. The soft alarm of Ryu’s clock went off, the display reading 6 AM. Purely on instinct, Ryu gave the alarm switch a firm smack, shutting it off. He slowly opened his eyes, blinking a few times. He found himself on his back, somewhat pinned by Mizore, who was splayed on top of him, her head on his chest. He gave a sleepy smile, running his fingers through her silky purple hair. He noticed that her pajama shirt had opened a bit, exposing her cleavage.

He didn’t say a word, but softly kissed Mizore’s forehead, causing her to stir. She slowly opened her eyes, rubbing her face. After blinking a few times, she smiled at Ryu, and kissed his chin.

“Good morning, my golden devil,” she mewed. Ryu gave her a tight hug, making her moan happily.

“Morning, my little snow bunny. Did you sleep well?” he asked, rubbing her back. She nodded happily, still smiling.

“Oh, very much so. What about you? I wasn’t too cold for you, was I?” she asked, tilting her head. Ryu smiled, and stroked her cheek.

“Best sleep of my life, Mizore. And your body chill was actually quite pleasant. I could easily get used to it,” he said. Mizore blushed bright pink, and nuzzled Ryu’s chest.

“What would you like for breakfast? We have plenty of time before classes start,” she said, rolling off Ryu’s chest. Ryu sat up and stretched, groaning.

“Not sure, to be honest. We bought plenty of food yesterday. I’ll think of something, though,” he said, getting out of bed. Putting on his glasses, Ryu walked into the kitchen, and opened the refrigerator. “How do fried eggs and toast sound to you, Mizore?” he called over his shoulder. Mizore put on her slippers and began brushing her hair.

“It sounds wonderful, Ryu. A good way to start our first day of high school,” she called back from the bedroom.

“Alright. It’ll be ready in about 20 minutes,” Ryu called, turning on a burner on the stove, and dropping some butter in a pan. Taking the eggs out of the fridge, he cracked them into the pan, listening to them sizzle right away. He then buttered some slices of bread, and put them in the toaster. Picking up a spatula, he kept an eye on the eggs, flipping them every few minutes. About 10 minutes later, Mizore came up behind him and gently wrapped her arms around his waist.

“Smells great, Ryu. I can’t wait to have breakfast with you,” she murmured softly, laying her head against his back. When breakfast was ready, Mizore sat on the floor at the table. Ryu put the plates down, and sat across from her.

“Enjoy, Mizore. We have a big day of classes ahead of us,” he said with a soft smile. Mizore returned his smile, and started eating. They ate in silence, just enjoying each other’s company. When they were finished, they put their dishes in the sink, and went back to the bedroom to get dressed. Ryu stripped out of his pajamas and grabbed his uniform while Mizore got her sweatshirt, and another tank-top out of the closet.

“Ryu, I’m curious about something,” she said, taking off her pajamas. Ryu looked over his shoulder, zipping up his jeans.

“What’s on your mind, Mizore?”

“That lock on your wrist… What’s it for?”

“Mizore, I told you I’d tell you everything, and I will. But after classes, ok?”

Mizore nodded, and put on her bra and panties, then pulled her tank-top on.

“I’m just curious because you didn’t have it when we were kids,” she said, putting on her skirt. Ryu put on his shirt, but didn’t button it, and hugged Mizore tightly.

“It’s something all Black Devils are required to wear by Youkai law. I don’t have a choice, Mizore,” he said softly. “I’ll tell you all about it in depth later, but it has to wait until after school,” he said, stroking her cheek.

“Alright. I’ll wait,” Mizore said, taking Ryu’s hand. He must have a reason for wanting to wait to tell me. Well, I’ll respect his wishes. I’ve waited 8 years to be with him again, so I can wait a few hours to find out what that lock is for, she thought, looking into his eyes. They spent the next half hour preparing for school. They finished getting dressed, gathered their books, and put anything else they may need in their school bags. By 6:45, they were ready, and left their room.

Leaving the dorms, it was nice and balmy outside. Perfect weather. I wonder if this region of Youkai is kept at this temperature to ensure the comfort of all the monsters that attend the Academy, Ryu wondered. As he was looking around, and taking in the scenery, Mizore took his hand. He looked down at her, and returned her smile. But a loud voice cut through the moment.

“Found you!” someone yelled. Ryu turned around, and saw Saizou Komiya running towards him. Gently pushing Mizore out of the way, Ryu ducked low, and swept Saizou’s feet out from under him. Losing his footing, Saizou hit the ground hard.

“You really hold a grudge don’t you?” Ryu said with a sigh, adjusting his glasses. Saizou got to his feet, and sneered at the prince.

“You think you’re hot shit just cuz you’re a prince? Well you’re not, and I’m gonna be the one to take you down a peg, Tokugawa,” he snarled. Ryu wasn’t even the slightest bit intimidated by Saizou’s threat, and just groaned in exasperation.

“I don’t have time for this, Saizou. If you want to take a shot at me, there’s a time and place for it, and right here 10 minutes before classes start is not one of them,” Ryu said calmly.

“You think I care? I just want to prove that the Black Devils aren’t as strong as everyone thinks they are,” Saizou said gruffly. He’s just looking for an excuse to fight me… But I need to hold back or the seal might weaken, Ryu thought, his thoughts drifting to the lock on his wrist.

“Saizou, I’m not your enemy. If you come after me again, I’ll meet your challenge. But for now…” Ryu said delivering a quick punch to Saizou’s gut, making him double over in pain. “For now, I have to get to class. I’ll gladly fight you after school and get this foolishness over with,” he said, turning around, and walking with Mizore away from the dorms, leaving Saizou in defeat.

“Good morning, everyone, and welcome to Youkai Academy. I am your homeroom teacher, Kenshi Tanemura,” said the teacher at the front of the room.

“Good morning, Tanemura-sensei,” the class said in unison. The classes at Youkai Academy were structured around understanding humans so that monsters could one day live in peace with them. So each class was based around those taught in human schools. The school day even ran a typical 6 hours of classes with a one hour break for lunch. When classes were done for the day, students would bow in respect to their teachers, and then headed back to the dorms.

“Mizore, let’s go get a snack,” Ryu said with a smile, reaching out his hand. Mizore smiled, and took it, and they walked to the school store.

“Ryu, you promised to tell me about that lock on your wrist,” she reminded him as they looked through the shelves of sweets.

“And I will. It’s called a Holy Lock. All Black Devils are required by law to wear them to keep our powers in check. The Lock acts as a seal, limiting our power, and allowing us to maintain our sanity when we transform,” he explained, grabbing a bag of his favorite snack. Mizore tilted her head, and looked at him.

“Maintain your sanity? What do you mean?” she asked, a note of concern in her voice.

“Well, when a Black Devil uses their full power, it overwhelms our minds, and renders us little more than mindless beasts. The Lock’s primary purpose is to limit the release of this power into 3 separate stages, and also allows us to recognize friend from foe when we’re at full power,” Ryu answered.

“So it’s like a failsafe. It gives you the ability to use your true strength without the risk of accidentally harming someone you may be trying to protect,” she summarized. Ryu nodded, smiling.

“Exactly. And as for the 3 stages, they are 3 unique seals within the Lock that when released greatly increase our strength, speed, and control over our youki,” he said, paying for their snacks.

“I see. So what does each stage do?” Mizore asked, intrigued by all the information she was receiving.

“Well, Stage 1 pushes our regeneration rate to its max, allowing us to recover from near-lethal wounds without much trouble. Stage 2 raises our speed and strength to their limits, making us very dangerous fighters. And Stage 3 pushes our youki control to a level unmatched by any other monster. But nowadays, our bodies can only remain in this state for a few minutes at a time, because ever since the Locks were created, there have only been a few very rare cases where a Black Devil has had to use their full power,” Ryu explained, carrying the bags of snacks.

“Because most monsters can’t really match your true strength, right?” Mizore guessed. Ryu nodded as they walked back to the dorms.

“Yeah. So the few times we’ve used our full power since the Locks were created have been against delinquent S-Class Ultra monsters who don’t agree with our race’s desire for peace with humans,” he answered. Mizore looked at the ground, deep in her thoughts. To think that there are monsters nowadays that can make even a Black Devil unleash their full strength without holding back even a little bit… It’s scary to think about, she thought, and then looked up at Ryu’s face. She smiled to herself as she looked at his deep blue eyes. At least they’re keeping the peace, she mused. She stopped walking, and tightly hugged Ryu, nuzzling his chest.

“Would you use that power to protect me, my golden devil?” she asked, closing her eyes. Wrapping his arms around her back, Ryu nodded, stroking her hair.

“Of course I would. I would do everything in my power to keep you safe, my little snow bunny,” he replied.

Devils Never Cry - Chapter 4

Chapter 4:

Ice Turns to Steam: A Couple’s First Bath

The door to the bathroom slowly opened, and the young couple walked inside, towels under their arms. The bathroom was easily big enough to accommodate both of them, which made them smile.

“It was meant to be, Mizore,” Ryu said, putting his arm around her shoulder. She looked up at him and smiled, leaning her head against his shoulder.

“Seems like it. I’ve waited a long time for this, Ryu,” she said softly, examining the room. She blushed as she stepped away from Ryu, and unfastened her miniskirt, letting it drop to the floor. She then lifted her black tank-top over her head, and dropped it on top of her skirt. She unhooked the belt around her waist, and then from around her thigh. Her legs were slightly trembling as she rolled down her stockings, and put them with the rest of her clothes. She turned to face Ryu, still wearing her bra and panties, and blushing beet red.

Ryu began to blush himself, stunned by how much Mizore had grown over the last 8 years. Her breasts were between a large C and a small D cup, and her skin was so fair that she looked like a porcelain doll. Her figure was trim and healthy, just right for a girl her age. My god… She’s absolutely gorgeous… Ryu thought, his heart pounding in his chest. But his eyes were drawn to Mizore’s neck, the golden locket still resting at the top of her cleavage. All this time, and she still has that picture, he thought with a smile.

But, it wasn’t fair to Mizore for her to be the only one undressed like that. Ryu put down his towel, and unbuttoned his shirt, taking it off, and dropping it to the floor. Despite being skinny, he had an athletic body, and his upper body was pretty muscular. He then unhooked his belt, and unzipped his jeans. He then took them off, and was left standing in front of Mizore wearing only a black pair of boxers. He stepped towards her, and gently took her hand. With a gentle pull, he brought her into a tight hug, wanting to simply enjoy the feel of her body against his for a minute.

Her skin was colder than usual, no longer covered by her clothes, with only the delicate material of her underwear concealing her bust and crotch. Ryu shivered a tiny bit, but not from the chill of Mizore’s body. Mizore laid her head in the groove of Ryu’s shoulder, finding the warmth of his flesh very pleasant and comforting. They stood in the middle of the room, not willing to let go of each other, and trying to make the moment last as long as possible. After about 3 minutes, they looked at each other, a mutual blush on their faces.

“Are you ready for this step, Mizore?” Ryu asked, stroking Mizore’s cheek with his hand. She nodded, and held his hand, nuzzling it with her cheek.

“As long as it’s you, Ryu. If it’s with you, I don’t mind,” she whispered. And with that, she knelt down, and slowly pulled down Ryu’s boxers. She was a little surprised by the size of his dick, which was already half hard, and probably about 8 inches long, and maybe 2 inches thick. Whoa… so this is Ryu’s… she thought heatedly, her face just inches away from Ryu’s twitching member. While part of her wanted to touch it, she kept her focus on just getting used to being around him naked first. When she stood up again, she took Ryu’s hand, and placed it on her right breast.

“Mizore…” he whispered, getting the hint, and reaching around her back to unfasten her bra. When he did so, he lightly tossed it with the rest of their clothes as Mizore’s modest bust jiggled ever so slightly, freed from its restraints. Mizore blushed bright red at being exposed, her breasts round and soft, peaked by light pink nipples.

“W-Well… Do you like what you see, Ryu?” she asked, fidgeting nervously. Ryu nodded slowly, and gave both breasts a very gentle squeeze, eliciting a soft gasp from the young snow woman.

“You’re more beautiful than I imagined, Mizore. Your body is absolutely perfect,” he said, gently running his hands down her waist to her hips. He knelt down, and looked up at her. She was beet red at this point. “I’m going to remove your panties now, ok?” he asked carefully, not wanting to go too far without her consent. Mizore nodded and spread her legs a tiny bit wider.

“D-Do it, Ryu. It’s time we were both exposed,” she said breathlessly, her heart pounding in her chest. Ryu nodded, and gently took hold of the waistband of Mizore’s panties. This is it. There’s no turning back after I take these off her… I’ll finally see my little snow bunny naked and unashamed. No matter how this night ends, I have no regrets, he thought as he slowly pulled down the delicate panties, exposing Mizore’s crotch. What he saw took his breath away. Her pussy was very beautiful; untouched and still pure, with a patch of purple peach fuzz above it. As he placed her panties with the rest of their clothes, he stood up.

They had done it. They had taken their relationship to the next step and now stood before one another naked as the day they were born. Mizore slowly looked at Ryu from head to toe, looking at the chiseled muscles of his chest and stomach. Her gaze did halt when she saw that his dick was fully erect, and now 10 inches long, and 2 and a half inches thick. Oh god… He’s huge… Would something like really fit inside me? The thought of such a large cock entering her, especially since it belonged to the man she loved, made her a little wet. Ryu put his hand on Mizore’s cheek, and gave her a soft smile.

“Sit down, Mizore. I’ll wash your back,” Ryu said softly, trying to make Mizore feel comfortable. It was working, and the tension began to slowly fade as Mizore sat on one of the stools in the bathroom. Ryu turned on the water, making sure it was nice and cool for Mizore. After getting her completely wet, he picked up a bar of soap, and gently moved it across her back. Mizore let out a soft moan of content, relaxing all her muscles as she got her first bath from her boyfriend’s hands.

“Mmm. This is heavenly,” she cooed, leaning forward slightly. Ryu carefully washed every inch of her back, taking care not to miss a spot. When he had finished, he took a deep breath, and braced himself for what he was about to ask.

“Mizore, turn around please. I have to wash your front,” he said, trying to stay calm. Mizore nodded, and slowly turned around, her body glistening from the water. Ryu looked her right in the eye, and smiled. He then lathered his hands with the soap, and set it aside.

“Ooh, I think I’m gonna like this,” Mizore giggled. Ryu laughed, and placed his hands on her shoulders. He gently rubbed the soap against her skin, not bothered by the cold water or her natural chill. After finishing her arms, Ryu gently cupped Mizore’s modest breasts with his hands, taking a moment to enjoy the soft feeling of her chest. His hands… Mmm… He’s so gentle… And his touch… Ooh… It warms my icy heart, Mizore thought happily, soft moans of pleasure escaping her. She had waited for this for so long, and it felt so good, that she honestly wondered if it was just a dream.

Ryu spent a couple minutes washing Mizore’s breasts, giving them a gentle squeeze every few seconds. When he decided that he’d given her boobs enough attention, he began to wash her stomach. It didn’t take much longer for him to reach Mizore’s lower half, and he decided to do her legs before ending with her virgin pussy. He started at her feet, and worked his way up, making sure not to miss a single speck of Mizore’s porcelain-white skin. By the time he finished her thighs, he was almost trembling with excitement.

I’ll be the first to even touch Mizore’s pussy. And I will not allow anyone to defile her body. It is a temple that only I am allowed to worship, he thought as he looked into Mizore’s eyes. She gazed back at him, breathing heavily.

“Mizore, I…” Ryu began, but Mizore quickly cut him off.

“It’s alright, my golden devil. It is all for you. No one else may even see it,” she said breathlessly, her chest heaving with every deep breath. She slowly spread her legs a bit, and Ryu gently reached under her. As he did so, he moved closer to Mizore, preparing to kiss her the instant he touched her slit.

“Mizore…”

“Ryu…”

“Mizore…”

“Ryu…”

It all happened in an instant. In one infinitesimal instant of time, Ryu’s hand made contact with Mizore’s virgin pussy, their lips locked in a deep kiss, and Mizore experienced her first orgasm just from her beloved’s palm cupping her pussy. A soft cry of pleasure escaped her as she and Ryu kissed. Her juices coated his hand as he slowly began to move it back and forth, stimulating her already sensitive folds. Ryu then wrapped his free arm around Mizore’s waist, holding her close and continuing to massage her lower lips. After another minute or 2, Mizore threw her head back and screamed.

“I’m cumming!” she cried out, and her hips convulsed, unleashing another wave of juices onto Ryu’s hand. To keep herself quiet, she pushed herself against Ryu again, squishing her breasts between them, and trapping him in another passionate kiss. She quickly forced her tongue into his mouth, looking for his. His tongue quickly found hers and they began to dance and play. They moaned together into their kiss, not daring to let go of one another. What neither of them had noticed was the ring of ice surrounding them, created by Mizore’s strong emotions.

After breaking their kiss, Ryu removed his hand which was now coated with Mizore’s nectar. Both panting, they gazed at each other, both blushing heavily.

“Are you alright, my little snow bunny? Your face is pretty flushed,” Ryu asked, rinsing off his hands and placing his hand on her cheek. She nodded, smiling brightly.

“I’m better than alright. That was the greatest feeling you’ve ever given me, Ryu. You were so gentle, but it was also really intense,” she exclaimed happily, wrapping her arms around his neck. “But now…” she began, blushing bright red, but still smiling. “Now it’s my turn to wash you,” she cooed, pressing harder against the prince.

“Alright, then. Make sure to get every inch, ok?” he reminded her, turning his back to her. Mizore giggled, and grabbed the soap.

“You don’t have to tell me twice, Ryu. I wouldn’t dream of missing a single spot,” she said with a smile. She began to move the soap across Ryu’s back and shoulders, silently fawning over his athletic physique. His shoulders were broad, but not overly muscled, and his muscles were well-toned. He’s gorgeous… I truly am lucky to with him. This amazing body is mine to snuggle up with night from now on, she thought happily, giggling at the idea of sleeping in the same bed with Ryu.

“Something funny, Mizore?” Ryu asked, looking over his shoulder. Mizore shook her head, smiling lovingly.

“Just thinking about something, Ryu. Nothing important,” she lied, hoping to surprise him when it was time for bed. “Could you turn around, please? I need to get your front,” she giggled. Ryu smiled as he turned to face her, water dripping down his chest and abs. Taking a few moments to take in every detail of his body, from his chiseled muscles to the large cock between his legs, Mizore blushed a rosy pink. She then lathered her hands, and began to caress his arms. She then rubbed her hands across his chest and stomach, tracing his muscles the whole time. Then she did his legs, wanting to save his manhood for last.

And finally, it was time to clean his cock. Mizore trembled with anticipation as she slowly reached for the pulsing sex organ, amazed by the heat coming off it. Wow… If he put this inside me, I’d probably melt… But it would be totally worth it. Not tonight though. We’ll save that for another time, she told herself, gently gripping Ryu’s shaft with both hands. After taking a deep breath, she began to slowly stroke his length, causing him to moan softly.

“M-Mizore… Your hands… They’re so soft,” he murmured, relaxing his muscles and closing his eyes. Mizore smiled, happy to know that she was making him feel good, and then gradually began stroking faster. She soon built up a steady pace, and then let go with one hand. With her free hand, she began to gently massage his balls. The combination of water, soap, and his first love fondling his dick was too much for the prince, and he threw back his head groaning in pleasure. “I’m cumming!”

When the first rope of cum shot from his dick, it caught Mizore by surprise, and splashed across her face. 2 more ropes shot from his cock, and coated her breasts with a generous layer of thick cream. And the last shot caught the snow woman right between the eyes, causing her to blink in surprise. Panting, Ryu opened his eyes, expecting Mizore to be upset. But to his surprise and delight, she was smiling at him and giggling.

“Wow… You were pretty backed up, huh? Were you saving all this for me, my golden devil?” she teased, rinsing her hands. Once she had, she licked her lips, tasting Ryu’s cum. “Mmm. It tastes better than I thought it would. Kind of salty, but definitely not bad,” she giggled. Ryu just laughed, and kissed her, ignoring the sperm on her face.

“Glad my little snow bunny likes my cream. It’s a good sign for our future,” he said a suggestive smile. Mizore gave a purr of happiness and hugged him tightly.

“Truly. And while I hate to ruin the moment, we should get some sleep. Classes start tomorrow,” she pointed out. Ryu nodded, and took hold of the showerhead, rinsing all the cum off Mizore’s face and breasts, as well as from his own waist. After shutting off the water, he took one of their towels, and dried her off. She in turn did the same for him.

“Ready for bed, my little bunny?” Ryu said, putting their clothes in the hamper, and putting on the pajamas provided by the Academy. Mizore was doing the same, brushing her hair.

“After a bath like that, anyone would be,” she said with a giggle. “I don’t know about you, Ryu, but I’m still tingling from what we did,” she said sweetly. Ryu smiled, and kissed her cheek.

“Don’t worry. You’re not alone on that one, Mizore,” he replied, checking the chained padlock on his right arm. I’ll have to explain it to her after classes tomorrow. It’s important that she knows what it’s for, he thought. Mizore put down her brush, and stood up from the small makeup table. When she took Ryu’s hand to get in bed, she noticed the padlock.

“Ryu, what is that? I was so distracted during our bath that I didn’t notice it,” she asked, trying to get a closer look at it. Ryu just smiled, and hugged her again.

“Long story, Mizore. But I promise to tell you everything after school tomorrow. Fair?” he said softly. Mizore nodded, and pulled him to the bed. They both got under the covers, and drew them up tight. Ryu then turned on his side, and wrapped one arm around Mizore’s waist, spooning the young girl. Giggling, she snuggled back against him, enjoying his warmth.

“Good night, my golden devil,” she murmured, closing her eyes. Ryu kissed her cheek again, and held her tight.

“Sweet dreams, my little snow bunny,” he whispered, closing his eyes as well. And as the light of the moon shone through the window near their bed, the room was bathed in its silver glow.

Devils Never Cry - Chapter 3

Chapter 3:

Memory Lane

Mizore turned on the oven, and set a pot of water to boil on one of the burners. She looked over at Ryu, who had a knife in his hand, and was slicing vegetables for the ramen they were going to make.

“When did you learn to cook, Ryu?” she asked, unwrapping the noodles. Ryu smiled, and wiped his brow.

“My mother taught me everything she could in the months before I left for the Academy. She wanted to make sure I could eat properly on campus, and not have to survive on instant meals and snacks,” he explained, setting the vegetables aside, and washing off the knife. He then rummaged in one of the bags, looking for the spices he had bought.

“I’d like to meet her one day. I only met your father that one time when he came to the village to speak with my mother,” Mizore said, reaching to open the pot on the burner. But as her hand neared the lid, a bit of water hit her hand and she screamed. “HOOOOOOT!!!” she cried, making Ryu jump. Her hair had turned to ice, and she had accidentally wound up freezing the pot in a large chunk of ice. “Oh no…” she groaned, noticing what she had done.

“It’s alright, Mizore. I should’ve been taking care of the noodles. It’s my fault,” Ryu said, gently taking Mizore’s hand which had a small burn on her palm. To anyone else, it would not have been anything to scream about, but for a snow woman, it was extremely painful. She looked down at the floor, upset that she had just messed up.

“I’m sorry, Ryu. I was just so excited to be with you again, I forgot about the water. Now we have to start over,” she said. Ryu just smiled, and gave her a tender hug.

“It’s no big deal. We weren’t far along, so it’s no big loss. But this time, I’ll handle the stove work, ok?” he said, trying to reassure her. Mizore nodded, and smiled.

“Thank you, Ryu,” she said, letting go of him, and stepping over to the counter to cut the beef they had bought. Ryu broke the ice encasing the pot with his elbow, and filled it with more water from the sink. He set it back on the burner, and it quickly came to a boil. He added the noodles to the boiling water, and left them to cook. Mizore was carefully cutting the beef with a butcher knife, looking at Ryu out of the corner of her eye. As she watched him begin to stir the noodles, she couldn’t help but smile as she remembered the month they spent together as kids.

He was so innocent and playful back then. And now… Now he’s on track to becoming king one day. I just hope I can be by his side when that day comes, she thought, putting the cuts of meat on a plate and handing it to Ryu. After coating a pan with cooking oil, and setting it on another burner, Ryu dumped the meat into the pan, listening to them sizzle. He looked at Mizore, and their eyes met. They shared a smile, and then Ryu spoke up.

“So what happened after I left, Mizore? How’d you wind up at the Academy?” he asked, stirring the noodles. Mizore cleaned up the counter, and hopped up to sit on it.

“Well, I was really lonely without you around, Ryu. But I held onto the promise we made to see each other again someday. And as for coming to Youkai Academy, mom suggested I attend since our village is in the human world to begin with,” she replied, sucking on the lollipop in her mouth. Ryu nodded, and added the vegetables and spices to the noodles.

“And how is Tsurara? The last time I saw her, she gave me this weird smile. It was like she knew something, and was trying to hide it from me,” he said, stirring the ramen, and shifting the meat around.

“Don’t know. Mom likes to keep her secrets. If something is going on, she hasn’t let me in on it. There is something I do know, though. After you left, whenever I would tell her I missed you, she’d always say that I would never have to worry about being away from you ever again,” Mizore said, leaning her head back against the cabinet above the counter.

“It almost sounds like she assumes we’re getting married or something,” Ryu said with a grin, chuckling at the thought. Mizore giggled and nudged him with her foot.

“Well, maybe one day her assumption will be true. I certainly wouldn’t mind marrying my golden devil,” she said with a smile. Ryu laughed, and turned off the stove.

“One step at a time, my little snow bunny. For now, let’s see if we can even live together as teenagers,” he joked. Now that I think about it, my dad always said roughly the same thing when I would talk about Mizore… I wonder… Did he…? Ryu pondered, pouring ramen and some meat into a pair of bowls.

“Oh, is it ready? It smells fantastic, Ryu,” Mizore said, hopping off the counter, and sitting on the floor at the table. Ryu sat down opposite her, and put down the bowls, along with 2 sets of chopsticks.

“It’s still hot, so you may want to chill yours a bit, Mizore,” he cautioned. Mizore nodded, and blew on her bowl of ramen, a visible chill in the air escaping her lips. They ate in silence for the most part, but as Ryu went up for seconds, Mizore broke the silence.

“You’ve been awfully quiet, Ryu. Is something wrong?” she asked, wiping her mouth with a napkin. Ryu shook his head, pouring more ramen into his bowl.

“Just enjoying spending time with you, Mizore. After so much time apart, I wanted nothing more than to be with you again,” he said, walking back to the table, and sitting down. Mizore smiled, and leaned across the table, kissing his cheek.

“Well, now we have 4 whole years to be together. And during the winter breaks, we can go back to my village. Mom would love to see you again after all this time,” she said softly. Ryu smiled, and took her hand. They stared at other for a minute or 2, and then kissed again. It was a tender kiss, soft and deep. It was a kiss they had been saving for one another for a very long time.

After finishing lunch, they cleaned up the stove and table, washing all the dishes. By this time, the sun had begun to set, and they were getting ready to take a bath. Lucky for them, the dorm rooms had private baths, rather than group baths for the entire dorm. But as Mizore took off her sweatshirt, Ryu put his hand on her shoulder.

“Mizore, are you sure you’re ok with this? I mean, we only just got back together,” he said seriously, trying to stay respectful of Mizore’s privacy. To his surprise, she turned to face him, and dropped her shirt to the floor.

“I’ve waited 8 years to see you again, Ryu. I love you, and since we’ll be living together here at the Academy, I feel we should get used to seeing each other nude sooner rather than later. It’ll be less awkward in the long run that way,” she explained, putting her hand on Ryu’s cheek, and staring into his eyes. Ryu met her gaze, and nodded.

“As long as you’re cool with it, Mizore,” he said with a faint smile, making a small joke. Mizore giggled, and hugged him. She laid her head against his chest, and she could feel his heart pounding. Good. He’s as nervous about this as I am. But as long as it’s with him… I will gladly lay myself bare for him, she thought, trying to ignore the rapid beating of her own heart. But she knew, as she felt Ryu’s arms wrap around her in a loving embrace, that she’d have no regrets when it happened.

Devils Never Cry - Chapter 2

Chapter 2:

Enter Komiya: Duel with a Delinquent

Ryu and Mizore made it to the auditorium just in time. Finding some seats, they listened as the teachers explained the rules of the Academy which were to always stay in human form, and never to reveal your true identity to anyone. It won’t take people long to figure out who and what I am. I won’t be able to hide that I’m a Black Devil for long… Ryu thought, looking around at all the freshman. He almost seemed to be trying to read their auras, trying to get a feel for their levels of power. Tch… I can’t sense a single person in this room who is stronger than A Class… he thought in a brief lapse of vanity. As a Black Devil, he was classified as an S Class Ultra Monster, even though he was still young.

The bell rang again as the entrance ceremony ended, and Ryu yawned a bit. He was about to stand up when he heard a voice.

“Hey hot stuff, why are you sitting next to that geek?” Ryu looked out the corner of his eye and saw another student, a male, talking to Mizore.

“Not interested. Sorry,” she said, picking up her bag. The other guy just smirked and grabbed her wrist.

“Come on. Ditch this loser, and come play with me. I can show you a good time,” he said. Mizore groaned in disgust at the thought.

“Let go of me before I turn you into an ice sculpture,” she said coarsely, glaring at the guy holding her wrist. The grin quickly turned to a frown, and he yanked on Mizore’s wrist.

“I’m not asking. I’m telling,” he said gruffly. That was all it took. It all happened in an instant. A black blur caught the guy in the cheek, knocking him into a group of chairs. It was Ryu’s foot, which had delivered a powerful kick faster than anyone could track. He gracefully landed on the floor and pushed his glasses back onto his nose.

“Take a hint, jackass. The lady doesn’t want anything to do with you,” he said calmly. The other student groaned as he looked up at Ryu from the floor, rage and hate in his gaze.

“Who the hell do you think you are?! How dare you disrespect me like that!” he shouted. Students began to form a circle around them, watching with great anticipation as the year began with a dust-up.

“It’s quite simple. I’m her boyfriend, and I’m not going to let scum like you try to take advantage of her. Now come on. Pick yourself up, and show me what you got,” Ryu said, shaking his hair out of his eyes. The other guy wasted no time in charging the prince, completely unaware of just who it was he was facing. He drew back his fist, and threw a punch at Ryu’s face. But his attack was simply blocked by the young Devil, who delivered an attack of his own, in the form of a kick to the stomach of the other student.

“Urk!” he grunted, coughing up blood. He fell to the floor, clutching his abdomen. Ryu just stood in front of him and looked down at him.

“I’d like to at least know your name before I hit you again,” he said, his tone devoid of emotion, as if the situation was typical, everyday stuff.

“I’m Saizou Komiya. And you made a big mistake messing with me, punk,” he said as he shakily got to his feet. Ryu just smirked, and tucked a lock of hair behind his ear.

“Funny. I was gonna say the same to you. The name’s Ryu Tokugawa, and you made the biggest mistake of your life by hitting on Mizore. Now, I don’t know about you, Komiya, but I’m really not in the mood for this. A low-class delinquent like you is not worth my energy. So I’d recommend keeping your distance from me, or else you’re gonna end up a world of hurt,” Ryu said calmly, turning his back to Saizou, and taking his bag from Mizore. As the couple began to walk out of the auditorium, Saizou came running up behind them.

“I don’t care if you are a Black Devil! Eat shit and die!” he shouted, drawing back his arm to take another swing at Ryu. Stopping on the spot, Ryu quickly turned, delivering another strong kick to Saizou’s gut, dropping him to the floor again.

“Come after me as much as you want. The result will always be the same,” he said, turning his back to Saizou, who was on the ground, twitching.

“This isn’t over, Tokugawa. I’ll get you for this, I swear…” he groaned. Ryu just ignored him, and left the auditorium, Mizore by his side. When they got outside, they left campus to find the dorms. Mizore cleared her throat, trying to get Ryu’s attention.

“Thank you, Ryu. For standing up for me back there,” she said, smiling softly. Ryu just returned her smile, and kissed her forehead.

“Happy to do it, Mizore. Guys like Komiya make me sick, whether they’re human or not. You’re mine and mine alone, Mizore,” he said, stroking her cheek, and staring into her eyes. She met his gaze, blushing a rosy pink.

“Hey, before we check the dorms, wanna get something to eat?” she asked shyly. Ryu nodded, and gently took her hand. They made their way to the school store with the intent to buy some things to make a tasty lunch. After buying everything they needed, Ryu and Mizore walked back to the dorms. To their surprise, the dorms were double rooms, and they wound up with the same room. After finding their building, they went upstairs to their room, and got settled.

“It’s a lot bigger than I expected,” Ryu exclaimed, taking off his shoes, and putting the bags of groceries on the counter by the door. Mizore set down the bags she was carrying, and stretched.

“Mmm. I think it’s quite cozy. It’s a good thing we wound up together. I would’ve hated being stuck with some stranger rather than my golden devil,” she giggled, smiling at Ryu, who had taken off his uniform jacket, and was putting it in his closet.

“No argument there. Just proves we’re meant to be together. And do you know what the best part is?” he asked, looking over at Mizore. When she saw the smile on his lips, she couldn’t help but smile as well, and walked over to him. She reached out wrapped her arms around his chest, pressing herself against him.

“What’s the best part, Ryu?” she cooed, blushing at him. Ryu smiled, and placed a soft kiss on her lips, which Mizore didn’t hesitate about returning.

“The first thing I’ll get to see every morning for the next four years will be my little snow bunny. I couldn’t ask for anything more perfect,” he said, whispering against her lips. A soft moan escaped Mizore’s lips, and her legs got wobbly. She lost her footing, but Ryu caught her. As she looked into his deep blue eyes, she gently grabbed his glasses, and took them off.

“While these things make you look really sexy, the glare hides your eyes,” she commented. Ryu smiled, and took his glasses, setting them down on the nearby nightstand.

“Luckily, I don’t need them to see you smile, Mizore,” he replied. Mizore said nothing, but threw herself at Ryu, knocking him onto one of the beds. He landed on his back with Mizore sitting on his waist. She placed her hands on his chest, and smiled at him.

“I want to hear everything about the last 8 years, Ryu. I missed my golden devil terribly,” she murmured. Ryu reached up and stroked her cheek with one hand, his smile never fading.

“I’ll tell you everything over lunch, snow bunny. I promise,” he said softly. And with one last quick kiss, the young couple got off the floor, and walked back to the kitchen area to make a nice meal.

Devils Never Cry - Chapter 1

This is a fanfiction set in an alternate Rosario+Vampire Universe where Youkai is governed by a race known as Black Devils. And now, the heir of the Tokugawa Clan, the ruling family of the Youkai world, Ryu Tokugawa, is attending Youkai Private Academy where he will be reunited with a precious friend from the past, as well as make new ones. Enjoy!

Devils Never Cry:

A Tale of Love

By

James “Ginei Morioka” Matteson

Chapter 1:

High School Reunion

Long ago, humans and monsters lived together, locked in an endless war to maintain control of the planet. The most powerful of these ancient creatures were the Black Devils. During the centuries-long struggle for dominance, the Black Devils wiped out entire villages with their sheer power. But, the Black Devils couldn’t think rationally, and were little more than mindless monsters bent on destruction. But one day, on the eve of victory against the humans, all the monsters vanished without a trace. But while the humans celebrated their victory, the legacy of the Black Devils remained present for millennia.

Many ancient myths from the years after the disappearance of all the monsters spoke of the Black Devils. Some described them as demons sent to punish humans for their sins. Others claimed them to be manifestations of pure destruction, referring to the Black Devils as ‘Dark Harbingers’. But no matter what differences there were, one thing was consistent with every myth and legend about the Black Devil race. They were monstrous beings with skin as black as a starless night, with glowing eyes of pure white whose very gaze felt as though it could burn its way into your very soul.

But what humans do not know is where the Black Devils went, or any of the monster races for that matter. Unbeknownst to them, the Black Devils, over the course of the conflict, had evolved mentally, and saw that the war would likely end in extinction of both sides if it continued. So using their immense monster energy, or youki, the Black Devils created a world just for monsters, and led the other monsters through barriers scattered around the globe. When it was all done, two worlds now existed where there was once one. One for humans, and another for the monsters who sought to destroy them.

Over time, the Black Devils, now governing this new world which they had dubbed Youkai, began to see that peaceful coexistence between humans and monsters was the only way to finally put an end to the ancient hatred between the two worlds. So, after much time and careful planning, they erected a school known as Youkai Private Academy. Youkai Academy’s primary goal was to help young monsters learn to integrate themselves in human society peacefully so that another war could be avoided. And for a hundred years, Youkai Academy has done its job, helping to create a peace between humans and monsters.

And now, a young Black Devil is about to arrive at the Academy for his first year as a student. But before he will even reach the campus, he will come face to face with his fate…

“So that’s the school my great-grandfather built, huh? Youkai Private Academy…” said a young man, thinking out loud. He stood about 6’4, and had an athletic, but skinny build. His hair shone silver in the morning sun, and his eyes were a deep shade of blue, visible behind his glasses. His uniform was black with white trim, and bore the crest of his family on the breast of his jacket, which was open, and exposed a white shirt underneath, and a black necktie. This 15 year old boy was Ryu Tokugawa, Prince of the Black Devils, and next in line to rule Youkai when his time at the Academy was complete.

Taking a deep breath, Ryu began to walk down the path leading from the tunnel to the gates of the Academy. Completely unfazed by the dead trees, and the tombstones lining the path, he walked onward, not really aware of what was going on around him. However, reality hit him hard in the form a bicycle, which had struck him squarely in the back. Ryu was thrown through the air, along with the rider of the bike, and they both landed roughly on the path, rolling a few times.

A few moments later, Ryu lifted himself off the ground, and upon opening his eyes, found he had landed on top of the girl who had been riding the bike. Ryu couldn’t believe how pretty she was. The girl’s eyelashes suddenly fluttered, and her eyes slowly opened.

“Please forgive me. The sun got in my eyes, and I couldn’t see where I was going,” she said, her voice soft and sweet, like honey to Ryu’s ears. He didn’t respond right away, lost in the depths of the girl’s beautiful eyes. They were a beautiful shade of deep blue, and seemed to shimmer in the morning sun. She was very fair of skin, and her hair was shoulder-length and lavender. She was wearing a loose sweatshirt with navy blue sleeves, which left her shoulders bare, and the shoulder straps of a black tank-top visible. She also wore a plaid miniskirt, and thigh-high stockings with purple and pink stripes. There was also a belt strapped around her thigh which disappeared under her sweatshirt. Ryu’s gaze took it all in, burning every detail into his memory. After a few moments, though, the girl spoke again.

“Um… Would you mind moving, please?” she said softly, a pink blush across her cheeks. Ryu quickly snapped back to his senses, and got off her. After dusting himself off, he smiled, and reached out his hand to her. Still blushing, the girl took his hand, and Ryu helped her to her feet.

“Are you alright? Nothing broken I hope,” he said, genuinely concerned, and quickly checking her head to toe. She didn’t seem to be bleeding or bruised. Just a little dirty. The girl gave a shy nod, and dusted herself off.

“I’m alright. But what about you? I hit you pretty hard just now,” she said timidly. Ryu shook his head, and pushed his glasses onto his nose as they had slipped forward during the tumble.

“My back’s a little sore, but nothing serious,” he said calmly. The girl smiled, the rosy blush still on her face.

“I’m glad. It’s my first day at the Academy, and I thought I was going to be in trouble right out of the gate,” she said, kneeling down to pick up her books which had spilled out of her bag. Ryu began to do the same, but paused when he found one of the girl’s books mixed in with his own. He picked it up, and examined the cover. It looks like a journal. Wait… There’s a name on it. Mi-zo-re. Her name must be Mizore. Hmm. Her name’s as beautiful as she is, he thought as he turned around to hand the girl the book.

“I think this one’s yours,” he said, holding out the book. The girl nodded and took it, slipping it into her bag. “My name’s Ryu, by the way. Ryu Tokugawa,” he said, standing up. The girl stood up, and picked up her bike.

“As in the prince of the Tokugawa family?” she asked, turning to face him. Ryu nodded, and adjusted his glasses.

“Yeah. Since I’m next in line for rule of Youkai, I applied to the Academy so I could learn more about the human world,” he answered, slinging his bag over his shoulder. The girl looked at him, a soft smile on her lips.

“It’s an honor to meet you, Your Highness,” she said, bowing her head in respect. Ryu just laughed a little and looked at her.

“Oh please. None of that. Just call me Ryu, ok?” he said with a smile.

“Alright. My name is Mizore Shirayuki. It’s a pleasure to meet you, Ryu,” she said cheerfully, her smile never even fading. Shirayuki… I’ve heard that name before. But where? Ryu thought as he looked at Mizore’s smile. Shrugging it off as a coincidence, he walked next to Mizore as they both headed for the Academy. As they walked to the campus, they didn’t say much to one another. That is, until Ryu broke the silence.

“Mizore, you wouldn’t happen to be a snow woman would you?” he asked, looking at her out of the corner of his eye. Mizore nodded, and looked up at him. The height difference was plainly obvious. Ryu was probably a foot taller than her. As she looked at him, she took in every detail about his appearance.

“How’d you know?” she asked, not taking her eyes off his face. Ryu ran his fingers through his shoulder-length hair, and then pushed his glasses onto his nose again.

“The chill emanating from your body is a dead giveaway. When I was younger, I spent some time in a village of snow women when I was accompanying my father on a diplomatic trip,” he answered. But when the memory of the village came back to him, he let out a sigh. “I met a girl in that village who I absolutely adored. She was very sweet and kind to me, and we played together every day until I had to leave. Before we said good-bye, we made a promise to find each other again one day. And to this day, I have never forgotten that promise,” he said, looking up at the sky. He didn’t notice the rosy blush once again return to Mizore’s cheeks.

That story sounds so familiar. Something very similar happened in my own childhood. But this guy can’t be that little boy. It must be a coincidence, she thought to herself. But even as she thought this, she gripped the golden locket around her neck. It was the same locket the boy had given her many years before. She still had his picture inside it.

They didn’t say much more to each other the rest of the way, their focus stuck in the past, stuck on their strangely similar memory. Then, acting on a whim more than anything, Mizore opened the locket, and looked at the little boy’s picture inside. When she saw it, she stopped dead in her tracks. There… There’s no mistaking those eyes… But I need to make sure, she thought, closing the locket. She got alongside Ryu, and gently took his hand. Caught off guard by the sudden action, Ryu stopped walking and looked down at Mizore.

“M-Mizore? What is it?” he stammered, trying to maintain his composure. But as he looked into her eyes, his memory flashed to the girl from the village. Mizore blushed a rosy pink as she looked up into Ryu’s eyes. Time seemed to stop for them as they stood there. After what felt like an eternity, Mizore finally spoke.

“Please tell me you haven’t forgotten your little snow bunny after 8 long years…  My golden devil,” she said wrapping her arms gently around Ryu’s neck, letting her bike fall to the ground. Upon hearing the nickname he was given by the girl from the village all those years ago, Ryu dropped his bag, and wrapped his arms around Mizore in a tender hug.

“After all this time, I thought I never see you again, Mizore. I’m sorry I didn’t recognize you sooner. You’ve just grown so much since then,” he said softly, his breath sending a pleasant shiver across Mizore’s ear.

“8 years is a long time, Ryu. We’re not children anymore, and you’ve grown into a handsome young man since I last saw you,” she said softly, blushing even more. Ryu gently put his hand under her chin, and leaned in close, his lips barely an inch from hers.

“And you’ve become a beautiful young woman, Mizore,” he whispered against her lips. As Mizore closed her eyes, she leaned forward, and their lips met, sharing a blissful kiss more precious than anyone could ever hope to have. Her legs trembling, Mizore held onto Ryu as tight as she could, and slowly slipped her tongue past his lips. To her delight, Ryu’s tongue found hers and they began to dance and play, sharing their first kiss after 8 years apart. They stood there, locked in their passionate kiss, for what seemed like hours. It was a joyous reunion, but after a few minutes passed, Ryu became aware of the time, and reluctantly broke the kiss. As he pulled back from Mizore, a strand of saliva still connected their lips.

“My golden devil…” Mizore said breathlessly, her once pink blush now a bright rosy red. She could feel her heart pounding in her chest, and she felt weak at the knees. Ryu put his hand upon her cheek, staring lovingly into her eyes.

“My little snow bunny…” he murmured. Suddenly, a noise shattered the moment. It was the bell of Youkai Academy.

“Holy crap. We’re gonna miss the entrance ceremony, Ryu!” Mizore exclaimed, picking up her bike and bag. But to her surprise, Ryu lifted her onto his back, and then looked over his shoulder.

“Hold on tight, Mizore. I don’t want you to fall, ok?” he said, his arms around her thighs, and leaning forward to keep Mizore balanced. She quickly nodded, and wrapped her arms gently around his neck. “We’ll have to come back for your bike after the ceremony, though. I can’t carry you and it at the same time,” he said, facing forward again. Without wasting any time, Ryu began to run, desperate to reach the Academy before the entrance ceremony began…

So that's Chapter 1. This Story means a lot to me, so please... If you don't have something positive or constructive to say about it, don't say anything, ok?