The Garden Path (Daisuke)

[Kentora Neko]

Neko’s eyes brightened when he began to talk about his ideas for his little black book, the joy of being entrusted with this information seeming to make the bonds between them grow stronger. Somehow, she saw the qualities of a writer in his personality. He was slightly reserved and aloof, but maintained his grasp on the world’s affairs. He was kind and kept his harsher nature in check, and was also very much in control of his world and as such held a commanding factor that wasn’t tyrannical. She blinked when he told her that he was going to edit the truth to make his team look better, “ You would do that…for them? Even when they didn’t do their fair share? That’s actually quite…noble of you. I’m assuming you wish to publish your ideas?” It wasn’t improbable, in fact, it seemed as though Dai’s experiences would be enthralling to read. Then again, she was sure there were some Iwahashi secrets that he didn’t want to leak. Overall however, she saw the opportunity in such a venture.

When Daisuke once again released his commanding nature with reguards to her joke, she laughed lightly. The way he was looking at her, with his eyes dark with seriousness and that single cocked eyebrow daring her to make a comeback, made her feel slightly like a little mischievous child who had done something innocently wrong. Neko, still chuckling, moved toward him and laid a kiss on his forehead, “I was only kidding, Dai-Kun. I couldn’t resist making you boss me around. You’re just so…attractive when you do that. It complements your personality.” She leaned in, feeling more daring , “But then again, If I get a job, I can put my money into whatever fund I want…” Her grin grew wide, the excitement making her freakish green eyes glow. She couldn’t help but mess with him, and she knew he was going to get rather flustered.


A smirk crossed the Iwahashi clansman’s face as he dusted his hands off, a glint of mischief in his dark eyes. Neko froze and carefully growled “And just what kind of evil plan have you concocted this very second, Daisuke?” Suddenly, he lifted her from the floor and she hissed lightly, revealing the rather long fangs in her mouth. She clung to her captor as he carried her to his room, an entire list of possible outcomes racing through her head, and When she was safely on the bed, she smacked him on his arm “That Wasn’t Cool! You Scared Me! Atleast give me some forewarning or a meaningful pause before you cart me off to your room!” A dark frown was on her face, but it soon was swept away when his lips met her own and she melted. A soft keening left her mouth as he pulled away and spoke. For a moment, she resisted but a heavy sigh left her and she resigned her will once again, “Very Well, I’ll stay here.” Her eyes still flashed with a tinge of anger, but she purred nonetheless to signal her acceptance of the situation.

She laid back on the pillow and closed her eyes, completely forgetting about the blankets and felt her head begin to drift off into the dream world. She brought Daisuke’s lips to her own once more, “See you after my Cat Nap.” then let her mind go bye-bye. Her Body relaxed completely as she got comfy on the bed and she purred softly, her hands kneading the soft pillow to make it more fluffy.

[Iwahashi Daisuke]

Dai blinked slightly when she mentioned that he was trying ot make his team mates look good. He never thought about it that way in the long run because he just never noticed really that they didn't help him and the Chuunin back then. Now that he thought about it he was going to give them credit for something that they had no help in. He leaned back in his chair, his brown eyes showed that he was thinking about something, it could not be help. He was rethinking what he was going to write, he already knew what he was going to write. There was nothing that was going to make him change is him on this matter. He looked back up to her with a smile on his face. "If I just write that it was one character that helped, that one character would become arrogant. I don't think I have ever been arrogant it just not me. I never been one to show off, but that what the character would be doing if I didn't give them rest credit for the fight." He hoped that she would see his point of view on things, he didn't want to create a character that was nothing but a show off, people like that normally pissed him off and he didn't even want to bother with it at all.

Dai watched her come closer to him and then kiss his forehead. Than she spoke about how she liked it when he commanded her around like that. He smiled slightly, he always been careful what he said around females because since he was six he was raised by four of them. he grew up respecting them in the long run but to hear one say they liked it when he was a bit boss to them made his spine shiver slightly. He would watch it how he bossed her around tho and made sure that it was not in front of anyone but her. It would not be right of him to do that in public, no one needed to be treated like that. He smirked when she said that she could put her money in any funds that she wanted. "Hmm I see that I am going to have to really lay down the rules on this matter." He stepped closer to her and kissed her slightly. "Buying food is okay, buying stuff that you think will make the apartment looked good is okay. Paying for rent is not okay. I handle that. I always have and I always will. This way you know you always have a place to come home to." He wanted to make sure that she knew that she was always welcome here no matter what and that she didn't have to worry about not having some place to come back to.

He smirked some when she looked mad at him, he could have carried less if she was mad at him for doing this. "I think that this is the evil plan that I came up with." He laughed when she smacked him in the arm and told him to tell her next time. "oh you know that you enjoy that and I don't plan on telling you next time either. More fun for me this way and it allows your imaginary to run a bit. Even one needs that once in a while." He was glad that she was not going to out up a fight with him about sleeping on the bed now. He had won once against with her and it felt nice to get somewhere with someone like her.

When she pulled him down and kissed him again, he kissed back and smiled some. "Yes, see you after your cat nap, Neko-chan." He watched for a moment as she fluffled up her pillow. He walked over to the dresser and pulled out some clothing for him. He took on last glance at her and left the room. He took a shower, and left the apartment to go dea with the clan and everyone else.

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Dai arrived back at the apartment about two hours later. He was not sure if she was up yet or anything. He ran his hand through his hair for a moment and leaned against the door trying to think. Some things in the clan was okay but there was others that was just wrong that Kosuke wanted the Guardians to help deal with. Dai never really wanted to give completely involved with the troubles of the clan, it was just not for him. He didn't hate the clan it just the problems other than the immediately family issues and even those was far an in between on things.

He looked around, there was still some days before he had to do anything about. For now he just wanted to spend the time with Neko and get to know her better. That was the plan before they started to get to serious with one another. He took off his belt that held his tonfas and placed it on the table. He went and checked the time and grinned some. It had been two hours since he left here, and he was not sure if Neko was up from her cat nap. He thought for a moment before smirking slightly. He walked into the kitchen and got a glass of milk. He placed a pan on the stove and placed one of the metal racks he had over the plan and placed the glass of milk on it to heat it up. He then looked in the fridge and got the rest of the fish that they didn't eat at breakfast. he popped that on the stove and allowed it to heat up has well.

Once the milk and fish was heated up, he took them into the room and looked around. He sat the milk and plate of fish on the table next to the bed and sat down on the bed. He watched the sleeping Neko as she purred for the moment. He couldn't help but smile when she was purring, she sounded like she was happy and at easy. "Neko-chan...wake up...please...." He said in a whisper.

[Kentora Neko]

Daisuke’s rules echoed in her head as she listened to him, her lips curved into a mischievous grin when he spoke but that confident smile fell slightly when he spoke of her coming…home. Home…this is home? Was it the house that made it her…home, or the man who sweetly kissed her even though she was nothing but a stray cat? Touched by his use of that idea that was so elusive only a day ago, She kissed him passionately, her arms wrapping around his waist and hands clinging to his shoulder blades. Could it be home? As far she knew, they were…romantic affiliates. They didn’t rightly know what they felt, but it could be love. She broke the contact to nuzzle into his face, “Home… Okay, Dai, I wont openly defy you, but if you find money in your wallet, don’t be surprised.” She let a smile flicker across her features.
After being carried to his bed, Neko hissed violently when he suggested that it was okay to scare her “That’s Not Even Funny! If You Were Anyone Else, I Would Have Literally Sunk My Teeth Into Your Throat!” She pursed her lips and controlled the throbbing emotion of anger. She knew if it got out of hand, there was chance that little comment would become reality. The slits I her eyes became dangerously thin with the metaphorical tightening of the cords around her emotions, her brows knitting in focus. It only took a few seconds for the anger to die, thanks to Dai’s kiss. In a way, she was over-reacting, but she still didn’t trust herself around potentially fresh meat. She carefully touched his face, then nodded when he laughed at her anger. With a yawn, she slid into her cat nap, to tired to even dwell on his exit.

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Neko’s eyes flicked wildly under her lids as confusing colors wisked past her in her in her sleep. Echoes of voices long silent invaded the spectacle. Finally, there was a color scheme. Various shades of green made her feel the comfort of long ago. Now Neko, you cant just rush into a fight, you have to take it slow, like this It was Denkuza who voice echoed. Then suddenly, the colors changed to an angry crimson and maroon. A new voice echoed, Come with me, Neko. We don’t have to put up with this Bullshit any longer. The Akatsuki doesn’t care about what we are, so long as we are deadly. Sounds of battle filled her ears, and she resisted the urge to claw her eyes out in anguish. Suddenly, a soft blue brushed away the horrid shade of blood and she felt the fear turn into joy. Intuitively, she knew The Breeze had returned. His warm voice filtered into her dream, and she opened a sleepy eye to see her benefactor above her. She yawned and arched her back, awakening her weary body, then reposistioned herself onto her back so she could leisurely gaze at him, “ Hello there, how was your day?” The smell of fish wafted its way to her, making her purr even louder.