Chapter 10: The fox's return to the south
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Northern lands
Northern Castle
Sinta stepped out of the castle and stretched. He was finally well to travel though he was still sore of laying down for so long. He stretched out his back, making soft popping sounds. He then flinched lightly when he felt someone touch his red hair.
“Leaving without saying anything, Fox?” A voice said with a gentle tune.
He turned and blinked. “Princess Lyra, I’m sorry….” He frowned lightly. He didn’t mean to be rude after all it was her healer that took care of him.
Lyra smiled softly. “Oh it’s all fine, Sinta. I know how much my sister misses her fox. And there is no doubt you miss her as well.” She gently let go of the lock of hair.
The red head hummed lightly, watching her. “I’m sure she does and I do miss her…. But why are you awake this early?” He asked lightly.
She blinked then smiled lightly. “I was reading and haven’t been to sleep yet.”
“Really? But you look fine….” The fox said. He then frowned lightly. “Princess, thank you for everything but go to bed.”
“hmm…. Fine. Travel safe…” The princess said letting out a soft yawn. “And tell sis to keep a better eye on you.”
With that, Lyra went back inside and up to her room, well she passed her room and when to Ryan’s. Sinta hummed as she left then turned and shifted to his silver fox form and began his way to the southern lands, the safe route.
Southern Castle
The castle was a calm as normal when the fox walked into it. Still in his fox form, he looked around. He first checked upstairs for the princess. He checked her room, then his before walking back downstairs. Staff of the castle watched him but didn’t help nor stop him.
He thought for a moment then walked to the library. Using his paws, he opened the door and walked into the room. He looked around then let out a light side.
“Looking for the princess?”
The fox jumped then looked over at the young dog demon. “Yea. Mathias do you know where she is?”
Mathias hummed lightly as he thought. “I think I last heard she was out in her garden.”
“Thank you.” With that the fox turned and left. Leaving the dog to his reading.
Sinta walked out into the small garden and looked around. He walked over to the sakura tree and blinked. He found Mira but she was asleep but what made him frown, she was laying on Rose’s lay. “Why are you here?” He asked quietly.
The female fox pressed her finger to her lips. “Hush. I just got her to rest.” She said quietly. She ran her fingers gently through the princess’s hair. “She was worried about you that I was called to help her calm down.”
He frowned lightly as he walked over and laid down near the girls. His four tails moved slowly behind him. One of his tails gently laid onto the princess.
Rose blinked as she watched him. She smiled softly as he laid his head near her and the princess. “Welcome back, Sinta.” She whispered to the fox. She reached over and gently petted him before going back to playing with the princess’s hair.
The three of them stayed there for a while before Mira began to stir. She hummed lightly in her sleep before reaching up and rubbing her right eye gently. “Rosie….” She spoke in soft gentle yet quiet voice.
The female fox hummed softly as she moved a lock of hair out of the princess’s face. “Yes, Princess?”
“Why do I feel…. Kurama?”
That got Rose to giggle as Sinta let out a soft growl. The female fox had to cover her mouth to stop from laughing. The princess didn’t know just what she did, yet Rose knew. “It’s not my mate, dear princess.”
Sinta glared up at Rose but kept quiet, even if he was annoyed.
Mira blinked open her eyes and sat up, with a small frown. She looked down at the annoy fox. “Sinta?” She reached over and touched his silver fur.
He was still annoyed but her touch was calming him down. His tails moved slowly behind him as his ears twitched. “Yes… I’m back.” He said as he sat up. He leaned over and licked her cheek gently.
She blinked then leaned over and hugged the silver fox.
He laid his head on her shoulder as he sent Rose a glare, who covered her mouth.
Rose soon stood up. “I’m going to go check on Heei.” She smiled softly at the two before walking into the castle.
As soon as she left, Sinta shifted back into his humanoid form and wrapped his arms around Mira’s small body. He held her close to his chest.
Mira blinked then smiled softly as she cuddled into his chest. “Welcome home my fox.”
He smiled lightly as he pressed his chin on her head. “Thanks my princess.”
Still Southern Castle
The atmosphere in the castle was serene, yet filled with happiness. Everyone seemed uplifted since Sinta's return. However, Mira was unwilling to let him out of her sight. Soren merely sighed and continued with his day. Inuyasha found the situation amusing, while Heei and Mathias remained indifferent.
At that moment, Mira was gently brushing Sinta’s vibrant red hair while humming a soft tune. Sinta was engrossed in a book. The pair cherished their time together, requiring no conversation to convey their feelings. It was evident that they had missed one another, and so they were left undisturbed.
Eventually, Sinta completed his reading and leaned back against the princess, offering her a gentle smile. His green eyes met her crimson ones.
“You silly Fox,” she remarked with a tender smile.
He responded with a soft hum. “Indeed, I am.” Turning to face her, he continued with a gentle smile, “Do you take pleasure in brushing my hair?” as he leaned forward, resting his forehead against hers.
She smiled in return. “I do. Did you not enjoy it?”
He hummed softly again. “I did, but I’m in the mood for something different now,” he replied gently.
Mira chuckled lightly as she set the brush aside. “Soren is going to be annoyed with you.”
He laughed softly. “That mage dislikes everyone except you.” He reached out, tenderly stroking her cheek, his thumb gliding over her lower lip.
She smiled gently, “That’s not entirely true, Sinta. But if you’re seeking a kiss, then go ahead and kiss me.”
Sinta required no second invitation. He bent down and kissed her with a sense of ownership. Drawing her closer, he guided her to lie down, all while maintaining the kiss.
Note: okay that ends this chapter… if you wish for a sexual one-shot of them, let me know.