Wolves
This story is rated PG-13 for sexual situations
Chapter 22 - Meetings
Tylee didn't see Taiki for three days, but it didn't matter, because now she knew that he was interested in her. A Unicorn! He was a Unicorn! No wonder he was so beautiful, so special. He wanted to get to know her! She danced around her room in pure joy, almost tripping over a chair when someone knocked at the door. She rushed to open it, trying not to show her disappointment when Kaiba stood at her door.
"Hello, Tylee. I would like to ask a favor of you."
"Of course, Lord Kaiba, what I can do for you."
"I have some potions that I made from a book that your father sent to me, and I was wondering if you would like to accompany my son to Suzaku to deliver them. It would give you an opportunity to visit with your father."
"Your son?" Hope sprang into her breast.
"Yes, my son Kain."
"Oh." Tylee said, and then lowered her eyes, "I've never met my father."
"I didn't know that. Wouldn't you like to?"
"I guess so. I'm not sure if he would be interested in me. I am just one of a hundred offspring. I don't think he knows more than a couple of dozen of them."
"Well, there is no harm in meeting him, is there?" Kaiba said kindly.
"I guess not."
"Wonderful! Meet us at the front gate in half an hour."
Tylee stood there for a moment, and then rushed to wash her face and brush her hair. Would her father even know who she was? Probably not. The strong males he used as patrol leaders, but the females were forgotten. She didn't think he had ever met one of his daughters. With a sigh, she straightened her dress and went downstairs to the portal. Kain was waiting with a large bundle.
It felt a little like walking through thick fog for a moment and then Kain and Tylee were in Suzaku. She looked back at the portal shimmering behind her, a faint oval of blue energy. Kain asked the guard for Tekken and they were taken to a waiting room. Almost a half an hour passed and Tennu came into the room. "Hello, Kain!" The Bobcat/Wind Demon said. "Tekken will be with you shortly. We did not expect you."
"I am on an errand from my father. Tennu, do you know Tylee?"
Tennu turned to the girl, "No, I don't. Tylee?"
"I'm glad to meet you, Lord Tennu." The girl curtseyed.
Kain interceded, "She is your half-sister."
"Oh! Then I'm very glad to meet you!" Tennu said with a smile, taking her hands in his. "How do you come to be with Kain?"
"I am living at the Castle for a time. Teriyu, my brother, brought me there a few days ago."
"I know Teriyu well! Then you are the full sister of Tekki, right? You three are the only full siblings of all Tekken's children. Your mother must be very special!"
"Yula is considered to be a great beauty among Bobcats. And her attentions are much sought after." Tylee replied.
"And do you take after your mother? Are you sought after by all the young Bobcats?" Tennu said with a teasing smile.
Tylee blushed, which was very unBobcat-like. "No, I have not come of age yet. But … I am not like my mother."
"I see." Tennu said, his tone no longer teasing, "And you have found refuge in the Castle? I hope you will find whatever you seek there. I know I did."
Kain interrupted. "Exactly where is Lord Tekken?"
"Well, to be perfectly frank, he is in the bed of the Queen. I told him that you were waiting and he said he would come out when there was a break."
It was Kain's turn to blush bright red. It was the middle of the day! The Princess at least waited until nightfall.
Tennu laughed lightly, "I guess that the Palace is more open than the Castle. Especially when you have Kyo and Tekken vying for the attentions of the Queen. It gets very interesting at times around here! Sometimes I wish she would just take them both to bed at the same time and get it over with. Of course, neither of them would even consider that! But at least they are no longer growling at each other."
Both Tylee and Kain turned an even deeper shade of red and stared at the floor, unable to make eye contact with Tennu.
Tennu left after a few more minutes and again they waited. An hour passed and suddenly the door was flung open. Tekken rushed into the room, dressed in only a loose silk robe. His long unbound hair was damp and his face still flushed from passion. He crossed the room in long strides.
"You have something for me?"
"Yes, Lord Tekken. My father sends these potions that he made from the book you sent him. They are antidotes. All the bottles are labeled." Kain said, handling him the large bundle.
"You should have asked for Chichiri. I think these should go to him, not me." Tekken said, taking the bundle and opening it to peer inside.
"Well, there was also your daughter…" Kain said, indicating the girl who was standing quietly to one side.
"My daughter?"
Tylee curtseyed deeply to her father. "Good afternoon, My Lord."
"Whose child are you?" Tekken asked, inspecting her closer.
"I am the daughter of Yula."
"Yula!" Tekken exclaimed. "Then you are my last child! She had just conceived you shortly before I was bound to the Queen. Tylee … you are full sister to Tekki and Teriyu?"
"Yes, My Lord." He knew who she was! Her heart sang with pure joy.
"Please, call me Father or Dad or something other than 'My Lord'." Tekken said with a wave of his hand. "You have grown into a beautiful young lady! How is your mother?"
"She is well. I saw her a little over a week ago and she was being courted by one of the younger males."
Tekken laughed delightedly. "Yula will always be the prize that all male Bobcats strive to attain! Soon she will have her..what is it? Sixteenth child, and she will still be as beautiful as ever."
"Should I be jealous?" came a voice from the doorway.
"No, my love, never!" Tekken said, turning to his Queen. Vara had come looking for her bed partner and caught the last of the conversation. She entered the room and stood next to Tekken.
"This is Tylee, my youngest child. Tylee, meet Queen Vara."
Again the girl curtseyed. Vara was as beautiful as her mother, Princess Aara! Her hair was more gold than red and her eyes were light green. No, she did not have a reason to be jealous of Yula. Vara was far more beautiful! While Kain went to find Chichiri and give him the potion, Tekken and Tylee caught up with the doings of the den. The rest of the afternoon passed in pleasant conversation. Finally Kain said that they must return and Tekken embraced his daughter.
"Don't be a stranger. You now live in the Castle and there is portal right outside the gate. Come visit me whenever you want to."
"Thank you, Lord … I mean, Father. I will do that."
With that promise, Kain and Tylee went through the portal back to Otherworld. It was almost dinnertime and Tylee rushed up the stairs to change dress. She rounded the turn to her wing and collided with someone, knocking them both to the ground.
"I was looking for you."
She sat up, her head still spinning from hitting the hard floor, and saw four Taiki's spinning around. "Oh…" she groaned, holding her head.
"Are you alright?" Taiki asked, coming to his knees in front of her. "You are slightly cross-eyed…"
"There are four of you…"
"Good lord!" The Unicorn exclaimed, then picked her up and carried into her room. After laying her on the bed, he ran to get a cloth and ran cold water over it. He placed it on her forehead. "I better get Kaiba…"
"No, I'm getting better. Now there is only one of you now." Tylee murmured, "I think I liked four of you better."
Taiki smiled, and took her hand. "All four of us were looking for you."
"You were?"
"Yes, I was going to ask you if you wanted to walk in the gardens after dinner. Of course, that was before I almost knocked your head off."
"I assure you that my head is still attached, and I would love to walk with you."
"Are you sure you are up to it? Maybe you should stay in bed for the rest of the night."
"No, I'm fine." Tylee sat up to prove it and the ground rushed up at her. She fainted dead away in Taiki's arms.
"I don't think so!" Taiki say to the unconscious girl. He placed her back on the bed and sent a maid to get Kaiba.
It was late at night when Tylee finally woke up. She was in her nightgown and tucked in bed. "Oh no!" she moaned out loud. "I missed my walk with Taiki."
A voice came out of the darkness. "Yes, you did."
"What?" Tylee said, alarmed. She couldn't see a thing in the pitch black of the room, even with Bobcat eyes.
Taiki stood up and lit the lamp on the nightstand. "I was watching over you." He said, indicating a chair in the corner.
Tylee smiled, and whispered "Thank you."
"Now that you are conscious and seem okay, I will leave you to rest. We will take our walk tomorrow. Good night, Tylee."
"Good night." She watched him leave and then snuggled back under the covers. "Until tomorrow."