Shimiko's Apartment

Shimiko returned to her apartment covered in blood but grateful to be alive and home. She had moved out of her parent's house shortly after graduation with her older brother's blessing. It wasn't hard to get him to pull strings for her to get an apartment rent free. The girl's parents did not not think highly over her career as a ninja and their over protectiveness was getting on her last nerves. Living together would be untenable and would probably result in  mayhem sooner rather than later. As much as she was annoyed by their squeamishness about her becoming a ninja, she did not want to openly disrespect them and living by herself seemed like a fair compromise. They would probably grow further a part as a result but alas she was on a different and higher path now.

Shimiko would change out of her bloody clothes. She'd have them placed in a knapsack and thrown down a chute to be cleaned. The apartment staff was very ninja-friendly and understood that most ninja did not have time to scrub out all the blood and dirt from their clothes. Shimiko would then dress in something a bit more casual. A snow white sailor suit not much different than what she would normally wear albeit with a yellow ascot instead of a pink one. The color reminded her of the nameless stranger she had encountered at the gates. Shimiko still had his scarf which was of course meant for Natsuru. The Jashinist had taken good care of the article. Not a single drop of blood had contaminated it and she would have immediately hung it as tapestry in her Jashin shrine (which occupied the sole guest bedroom in the apartment) but it was a bit nippy out and she liked the smell of it. Shimiko wrapped the scarf around her neck and then spent some time working. She drafted a mission report and included an official complaint against Akashi Uzumaki for abandoning them in the middle of a C Rank mission. She would also begin sketching ideas for some new weapons for her comrades. Ryuko could certainly use an upgrade for her batons as could Natsuru. They proved themselves more than capable fighters on the battlefield. Natsuru still irritated her but she supposed that it wouldn't be fair to Ryuko if she didn't equip them both. After all, if Natsuru failed to hold her own in battle it would endanger everyone's lives.

Shimiko would then leave her apartment to drop off the complaint.

Breakfast at Shimiko's

The past two years with Sakata had been the best two years of her life. She had never known love like the one she had experienced with him. She had always held her Church dear, she had always held her late brother dear, and the twins had recently commanded a special place in her heart yet this was something different altogether. When they had first gotten together she was told to enjoy their relationship while it lasted, that young love was fleeting and fickle. She was told that with time they would part ways and either remain friends or become bitter enemies. Part of Shimiko didn't want to get her hopes up and another part of her believed that their love would win out. As the months turned to years the latter prevailed to the point where she couldn't see herself being with anyone else. Their bond would last for an eternity and any obstacle that was thrown in their way they'd face it together. That isn't to say that they didn't have their disagreements and peculiarities. Shimiko knew that Sakata didn't approve of her religion nor her new status as foster mother to Yui and Yua. But much to her surprise, he had stuck around. Sakata's loyalty coupled with his typical nonchalance had turned her on even more and the result was a near daily exercise in lovemaking. Every time they had sex she had grown more bold both outside and inside the bedroom. If her mounting responsibilities as a ninja fueled her confidence then sex was like pouring gasoline onto a raging bonfire. It made Shimiko a more intense person but it also served to bring out a tenderness and kindness that was somehow more genuine than what she had exercised before she met him. That kindness now took the form of a weekly Sunday breakfast she hosted at her apartment.

Shimiko knew that Sakata had a thing for maid costumes and so she made a point to wear one while she cooked. The maid outfit was a checkered red and white with a frilly apron and headpiece. Normally she'd put on red heels but since the twins would be joining them today she had a lot more to cook and she didn't feel like slowing herself down. She had timed it so that the twins would arrive right as the food would be finished. They would be coming from early morning choir practice at the Orthodox Church of Jashin and would undoubtedly have worked up an appetite. Breakfast would consist of the following: scrambled eggs with green onions, blueberry pancakes with powdered sugar, raspberry waffles, oatmeal, bacon, sausages, potatoes, cinnamon rolls, doughnuts, coffee, hot chocolate, and her personal favorite: blood orange lemonade. The spread sat on a large table where Sakata would probably be sitting. Shimiko grabbed the syrup and added a few finishing touches to the meal. She ended the preparations with a kiss on Sakata's cheek and then took a seat next to him, gushing with pride over her amazing meal. Cooking was a skill she had developed over the course of the past two years and she was decently good at it.

"The twins should be coming any second now. We can dig in as soon as they get here." she said with a patient smile and she grabbed his hand and interlaced her fingers with his own. It was a habit that stemmed from when she first confessed her feelings to him. She didn't want the food to get cold so she hoped Yui and Yua would get back soon.

The twins were both excited and nervous today they would be enjoying a lovely breakfast with Shimiko as well as Sakata. They always felt very unwelcomed around him but he never told them outright to leave, he had enough respect to realize the twins were not leaving anytime soon. They had learned so many things over the last two years and now seemed a lot less timid and shy, they talked to everyone very openly now and seemed to be more than capable of handling life as a shinobi. The two would walk through the door dawning their familiar clothing, it was a black dress with pink fringes. It looked very much like a priestess dress would appear, after all, in the church of Jashin, they were seen as such things. They followed the religion very strictly and had become one of the bright followers to lure others to the church.

"Good morning Shimiko and Sakata, I hope you are having a wonderful morning."

The pair would then split apart with both sitting at the table in front of their plates, they had become a lot more comfortable splitting the bodies and seemed to function quite well in separate bodies now. While they were still genin they had grown a great deal over the last two years, though parts of their bodies did not grow much looking over at Shimiko and then down at her own chest Yui would sigh with her other half jabbing her side and giggling a bit.

"I ate the same food as you did over two years, yet you... blossomed into a woman the only thing I did not do that you did was have se... find a partner to make love with."

Two years had seemingly flashed right by him, much to his own surprise. Not much had changed in regards to his own personality, though he had fully accepted his responsibilities as a Jounin and began to reflect that. Learning Ijutsu and getting better in combat as a whole were among that, fulfilling a longtime hope to get better at medicinal faculties. Of course, career-based development wasn't all that went on. The Kishima had taken the next step in his ongoing relationship with Shimiko, between him coming to accept the presence of the twins and religion in her life. He'd never really been urged to join the latter, or take care of the former, so he was able to dedicate his daily life mostly to his career. So to say in the least, even without the intercourse that had seemingly become a healthy norm for them, he was happy.

As per usual Sakata was somewhat delighted to see Shimiko in a maid uniform. While he certainly liked them he seldom took the opportunity to appreciate, with the exception of the one time he did it out of curiosity. That ended up feeling very awkward for him, but this was all at home. Sakata personally finds himself wearing casual clothing, between a pair of white shoes, a matching short sleeve, and a blue, unbuttoned dress shirt a few shades lighter than the jeans he has on. It's always pleasant to wear clothing different from his Jounin wear. Sitting upright within his seat, he turns his head as Shimiko goes to kiss his cheek, sneaking in a peck on the lips if she didn't oppose to it.

For the time being the lax male links his fingers with the Chinoike's, waiting for the pair to step foot into the room. It doesnt take a long time for them to show their faces, and take a seat at the table after separating. "Morning. I'm having a great morning -- I'm guessing the same goes for you two?" Sakata inquires casually, offering a nonchalant grin. He doesn't really offer a reaction to their second statement, though his smile widens just a bit at the mention of that, prompting him to squeeze the hand of the woman next to him.

Sakata's peck on the lips was unexpected but welcome. Shimiko took things a step further and responded with a full-on kiss on the lips. The mini-makeout session would last for a moment but when it broke Shimiko's was beaming even harder. The twins joined them right on time and split into their two selves before taking seat.

"Good morning Yui and Yua....I'm having a fantastic morning! Breakfast with two people who I love very much!" she turned to Sakata, Yui, and Yua it was clear from her expression that she meant every word of it. Yui's next words though were surprising and took her back. They lamented that they hadn't developed along the same lines as her and that they had no one to have sex with. The idea of the twins having sex put a lump in her throat. It wasn't something she wanted to think or talk about over breakfast. She was proud of how the twins had grown over the past two years. They were stronger, more aware of the workings of the world, and deeply involved with the Church. Each of them had grown beautiful but years of mistreatment had taken its toll and stunted their growth. She was still confident that with her clan's revolutionary diet they'd grow into fulsome and wholesome adults. What came after that troubled her but she had resolved to be better than her parents. She wouldn't be overly protective despite her instincts and she would give them the knowledge and tools for them to forge their own path.

"Don't worry Yui it will take time for you to grow. Trust me, I was impatient with my own body for a long time but if you eat a good diet and work out you'll be the best version of you that you can be. I'm sure you'll find someone who loves you for who you are"

She turned to Sakata and smiled making the implication clear. She didn't want to dive into a discussion about sex over breakfast. It would probably make him uncomfortable and it would spoil everyone's appetite so she added: "But we can talk about that another time.....for now let's pray and eat" she said in a reassuring tone. Shimiko took Yui's hands and Yui would probably take Yua's hand and Yua would probably reach for Sakata's hand. It was traditional to pray over a meal and while she didn't want to force Sakata into anything she didn't want the twins to get accustomed to eating without thanking Jashin. Assuming everyone was joined in hands she'd turn to Yui before bowing her head.

"Yui would you like to lead us in prayer?"

The pair would hear Shimiko say the two people she loved and smiled, it meant she loved them as well. They were sure Sakata held a special place in her heart, after all, she had become so much bolder after meeting him. It also seemed she would explain later to the pair as they would nod when Shimiko offered her hand they would take it and stretch over to Sakata's hand hopefully taking it into their own. Shimiko asked the pair to lead them in prayer and they would love to do such a thing as they would begin to do the traditional speech about lord Jashin giving them so much in life and hoping to offer the greatest sacrifice to him someday they would finish and smile. They would pull their hands away and begin to eat the food, it was often quite hard to tell the difference between the two they looked identical and even as a male Yua did not have the normal adam's apple.

"This food is delicious as always Shimiko, today we made quite a worthy sacrifice, the man was someone that sold people into slavery. We do not have to worry about him anymore, they even let us lead in the sacrifice it was a great honor and they really seem to have accepted us to become prominent members of the church."

It was odd as they would both speak at the same time with the same words, it was like they were linked body and soul. Yui would have Yua hand in her own as they always felt a bit uncomfortable being outside of each others body, while the could easily function it felt like being left alone in the dark. They simply enjoyed being around each other and both were excited to hear Shimiko explain everything to them, truth be told often at the Jashin events people had sex and did other things and it always made them feel wet down below. They felt they were ready to begin to explore their sexuality and needed some advice.

Sakata scratches at his jawline lightly as he listens, mostly staying silent and lax as usual. Needless to say he just wanted to start eating but he was patient and respectful in holding off. As the proposition of prayer is mentioned he cranes his left brow somewhat, sighing a bit. He'd probably have to talk about this later but for the time being he'd conform in spite of personal taste. As Yua reaches for his hand, the male apprehensively elevates his own, grasping rather lightly for now. The Kishima blocks out a majority of the prayer, stubbornly avoiding it all. As soon as it's over he retracts his hand, getting ready to eat.

'I really don't vibe with this family stuff.' Sakata muses, forcing a small smile onto his face for now. The male prioritises mostly satisfying his appetite more than anything else, eating at a moderate pace while they attended to conversation. While he would've preferred to break the ice and just be casual, things like this were just a little too reminiscent of the past. He keeps his discontent concealed for their comfort, in order to keep the whole occasion from being spoiled.

"So, since you're basically a Jounin now as well, got your eyes on any potential students?" He inquires, glancing at Shimiko out of his peripheral.

Shimiko could sense that Sakata was uncomfortable with the prayer and talk of sex and ritual murder. The whole thing wasn't his scene and she had been around him long enough to know when he was hiding his displeasure. It wasn't often she was with Sakata and the twins at the same time. When the two were in each other's presence she had to walk a fine line. She didn't want to alienate Sakata by delving into topics he didn't like. Simultaneously, she did not want to belittle the twin's new faith or suppress their excitement about the wonders of the religion. It was a matter of finding common ground and validating both of their concerns. Shimiko was naturally emphatic so the task wasn't difficult per se but it did require a level of mastery unlike what she was used to. Luckily she had the past two years to practice. After the prayer they broke hands and dug into their food. Shimiko ate a heaping portion of eggs and sausage while the twins spoke in unison about their latest sacrifice. She had received regular updates from the sect den-mother so to speak and the twins reported their own progress to her often. They were indeed becoming model Jashinists and the prospect of them being leaders of the Kumo branch warmed her heart.

"Praise Jashin!" she lightly exclaimed with a smile after hearing the good news of their kill. She always validated their sacrifices even in Sakata's presence. "Glory and grace to you both*" She was acutely aware of his discomfort though and so she allowed him to change the subject for the time being. "Hmmmm" she mused as she pretended to give consideration although she already knew the answer. "I train the twins in my spare time but between managing my new weapons store and fulfilling my duties as ANBU I'd say they're the only students I really have time for"

Shimiko ate some of her food and then flashed him a sly smile.

"Let me guess, you think I should take on more students like you did with me and the other Thundercats?"

She wasn't accusatory but she was curious as to what he thought on the matter. Sakata knew that her ambition was to be one of the strongest ninja in the village and one of the greatest weapon makers in the country. Between raising the twins, fulfilling her religious obligations, and making time for their relationship that left her stretched thin. But she was always open to re-prioritizing or adding more to her plate if there was reason for it. Maybe it was time she considered training more genin?



*Necrossiah 24:15-16: "When your brother or sister comes to you and says 'Look I have killed in our God's name!' you must rejoice. Give Jashin praise and wish your brother or sister glory and grace for their kill."

The twins continued to eat with them both humming and smiling as they ate, they had changed so much over the last two years. They had no idea what happiness or joy was and now they clearly showed how happy they were, they openly talked and showed they had got used to being part of society. They heard him mention other students but they understood how much time she spent doing various things like she said she really did not have a lot of time for other students.

"Oh mentioning training Shimiko we have thought of interesting Jutsu ideas and want to train them with you. Thanks to our bloodline we can make common Jutsu rather uncommon and hard to deal with."

They wanted to talk more about the church but it was clear Shimiko changed the subject, in the past, they would not have noticed these changes now they, however, had developed the ability to detect such things. They did have something to ask Shimiko as they had gained the desire to use a weapon. In their minds, they figured while taijutsu was great at times using a weapon would make it much easier to kill those to sacrifice to Jashin.

"Shimiko we were wondering if you could make us a Scythe, we feel it could help us in some fights where our Taijutsu would be hard to use. We, of course, can pay for it if you need us to as we have made sure to save all of our money in case we need to donate to the church."

They would wait to hear what she had to say but they had to admit at times Sakata did not seem to like them being around. Thankfully due to church activities and training, they were often gone giving the pair plenty of time to be alone to make love. They wanted him to be happy as well, he deserved as much happiness and Sahimiko and themselves.

Sakata starts to idly munch on some of the sausage, along with the eggs offered. It was a nice blend that he couldn't help but appreciate, though they were definitely second to the cinnamon rolls that Shimiko had also prepared. They definitely were probably his favorite pastry, mainly because he could eat them for breakfast AND dessert, without feeling guilty in the slightest. That aside though, the black-haired male's attention is drawn to her explanation on only having the twins as students at the moment, and the question following it.

"Kinda sorta -- it'd be nice to see my former students have students of their own, after all." Sakata admits with a casual chuckle, munching on more scrambled eggs. Once he's swallowed them, the male starts to fetch two cinnamon rolls, whilst following up on that statement of his.

"All up to you though. I certainly plan on training a few more students, probably gonna actually try to teach them stuff. Or ensure they're people I can actually teach a thing or two, like kenjutsu and what not." He admits. He wanted to have students he could actually help build a good foundation or arsenal as far as their repertoire went.

Shimiko grabbed the plate with pancakes and placed a few on her own plate then she did the same with the waffles before smothering them in syrup and butter. Her appetite had gotten a lot stronger as she got older luckily she was incredibly active so it all burned off quickly. At one time she was shy about stuffing herself in front of Sakata but now that they were in a committed relationship she ate like a Tasmanian Devil. She chewed and swallowed methodically washing her food down with lemonade as she listened to both the twins and her man. The twins were becoming adept killers in their own right and their desire to train and create jutsu unique to them warmed her heart. They wanted her to make a scythe for them as well and even offered to pay. Shimiko vigorously shook her head at the thought of her twins paying her for a weapon.

"I'd be more than happy to work with you and help you explore your jutsu ideas. I will absolutely make you a scythe but I won't ever have you pay for anything in my shop. All weapons are free for the two of you!" she said with a smile. She considered the twins to be her own kids in a way and what parent charged their child for their services? Shimiko would have none of it and that was final. With their concerns satisfied she turned her attention back to Sakata.

"Aww, I was kinda hoping you'd want me all to yourself with all the things I was doing" she said teasing him. She ate some more food and took a cinnamon bun. As she attacked it she nodded at the idea of Sakata taking on more students. There was a new generation of genin that were arising and they needed leadership and training. "I think that's a good idea. The new Oni Clan is promising...if you are looking for students I'd start there"

They listened to both of them and simply smiled, they could not be happier, they also had news about students having recently taken a young and kind man under their wing to train him. They were sure he was the perfect person to convert to Jashin, with the way his personality was he would fit the ideal person for the clan killing only those that deserved punishment. The church of Jashin wanted to be accepted more by Kumo and the best way was to avoid killing those that were innocent and focusing on criminals and terrible people like the stepfather they once had. After they finished the food they would begin to think how to explain it to the two of them before finally figuring it out.

"Mentioning students we took a boy under our wing recently and began to train him, he is a very kind boy a bit younger than ourselves but not by much. We feel he is a very good choice of convert for the church, he fits our ideas for what we think the church should do going forward. We will drop the church subject now I just wanted to let you know it felt nice teaching someone else, we can't imagine this being possible two years ago but you helped us so much we are forever grateful Shimiko."

They would bow their heads to the girl as they would lift it up and smile, they were sure Shimiko may grab other students soon and as much as it made them a bit jealous they knew she could not be there's all the time. They had grown older and maybe even sometime soon they may leave the birds nest, they did not want to do this as it scared them to think of being alone. If Sakata made it clear he wanted them gone they would grant his wish, even if it meant not getting to be near Shimiko all the time.

Sakata a bit of the cinnamon roll into his mouth after biting a piece off, chewing casually as he listens to their interaction with his usual lax stare and presence. He still had a few technique ideas he wanted to dabble with personally but hadn't gotten around to ever bothering to start. For the most part they were just extensions of the standard Chakra Scalpel technique that took advantage of his knowledge in swordsmanship. Then there were some Raiton techniques he needed to learn -- he'd kind of been slacking off with training now that he thought of it.

As Shimiko redirects her attention, he slips from his thought process, shrugging his shoulders a little. "You guys are Jounin now, well you're ANBU. Usually they don't cover taking care of squads." He comments, pondering if he really did want more students. It'd feel up a small void in his usual daily business, that's for sure. "I'll look into them then, maybe. There's a decent flow of new graduates going on, but I want to go for the Genin that stick out."

Pretty much satisfied with what he had to say, he starts to eat away at his cinnamon roll again, onto the second one. He mostly blocks out the talk of their religion again, feeling a slight bitterness at the discussion. They were seriously inducting people into this little.. thing of theirs. He wouldn't be surprised if it was mostly the people that didn't know any better, too. It disturbed him, to say in the least.

'I don't really pay you any mind but, dear God.'

Shimiko was happy that the twins were taking on students of their own and that Sakata was also interested in teaching the next generation. It made her consider taking on more students although the thought was dismissed as she put more food on her plate and continued eating. She simply didn't have the time for more munchkins and though it would be sad that she could not use teaching as a means to convert more people to Jashinism she trusted that the Twins would handle that. The more pressing problem was the obvious rift between the two people she cared about. The twins had learned a bit more social etiquette over the past two years and noted that they shouldn't be talking incessantly about Church affairs at breakfast. The subject of converting people was upsetting to her boyfriend who was an avowed atheist or at the very least wasn't interested in religiosity to the extent that she was. She still acknowledged their gratitude with her own. "Aww, thank you Yui and Yua. I love you both very much and you've brought lots of joy to my own life." It was true. No one could ever replace Seigi but Shimiko had always grown up with a sibling and her life felt empty without one. The Thundercats were her sisters in a way but it just wasn't the same. The twins helped filled a void that she had felt ever since Seigi had died and ever since she had become estranged from her own parents.

So far she had entertained two separate tracks of conversation and while she was fine with that she wanted more. She wanted the twins and Sakata to be able to talk with each other and enjoy each other's company. Ideally with Sakata serving as their father and mentor but she could live with them just being friendly acquaintances. But the only way the latter could be achieved (and perhaps the only way the former could even be hoped for) is if they started communicating with each other directly.

"Sakata you have a decent bit of experience leading a squad. Any tips you could give my twins on how to train their new student?" she said looking at him with puppy dog eyes. It was as if she was asking for a major favor and as if to accentuate the plea her hand made its way to his thigh. Maybe his heart will soften up if I stiffen something else up...

The twins heard Shimiko suggest maybe he could teach them something as they both appeared very excited. They would love to learn from him and learn how to train others as they thought how to also ask him. They would remain quiet for a moment before beginning to speak up, hoping they would not upset him more.

"We would love to learn how to lead others from you Sakata, we promise to listen well and follow your advice if you would be kind enough to help us. We... know things have felt a bit tense lately but we will try our best to prove ourselves to you any way we can, to both repay you and Shimiko back for all the kindness."

They would continue to eat as they waited for his response, judging by the way Shimiko was leaning in close they did not really want to know what she was doing. They had a good idea she was getting close to him in one way or another and really soon would feel the need to leave the pair alone for a quality alone time.

Shimiko listened in awe as Sakata went through the five points of being a great sensei. The lesson stirred up memories in her as well. She used to be so angry that Sakata wouldn't take her side when she squabbled with Natsuru but now she saw that it was for the greater good. He had managed to boil down the complexities and difficulties of training someone into five short tips. It was brief but meaningful and she found herself looking at him enraptured as he spoke. He even offered a fist bump at the end of his speech which she hoped the twins would accept. When he was finished speaking Shimiko would grab him and kiss him up. The kisses were short and quick as she didn't trust herself to place a lingering kiss on her lips. Doing that would pull her into something more lewd and she had a bit of modesty given the fact that the twins were present. "What did I do to deserve such a wonderful boyfriend?!" she exclaimed. She kept a hand on his thigh, confident in her own way that the physical touch had nudged him in the right direction. He was a great teacher and she hoped he could give more lessons like this to the twins. It didn't have to be a permanent or formal arrangement but it would be nice that whenever the they came into contact, Yui and Yua would walk away with something important that Shimiko herself couldn't teach them.

Shimiko's hand slowly began to stroke Sakata' leg underneath the table. The Chinoike's touch was slow yet firm, each motion starting from his inner thigh and ending at his knee before the process was repeated. It was analogous to her own growing desire for him and while her movement was controlled and discreet for now, she could feel the lust building until it would reach a point where she wouldn't be denied her morning prize. She distracted herself by talking directly to the twins. "Teaching can be the best way to learn. I'm sure you'll discover a lot about yourself as you train your new student and I can't wait to meet him".

They began to listen to his words, as the first part of what he said made sense, be calm if one was to let emotions rule them they may make mistakes and this was true and a key as well. They both understood this too well how hard it was to be calm at times, the time they had to face their stepfather was the hardest, they wanted to rip him apart as soon as they saw them but had to wait to set the trap.

The next part was also important never show anger or frustration in front of the student, doing so will cause them to feel anxiety and the added pressure may make them mess up what they are trying to work on. So when she was teaching others it was important for her to strongly focus on keeping a calm face and demeanor and praise her students.

The next point was to spend time with the students even outside of training, this would help build a bond with the team and help the team bond together themselves. Considering their lives relied on each other this made sense to her, she had her own team if she counted her twin and it certainly helped make her feel secure. She could understand all these facts he had mentioned so far and it was clear she was paying very close attention to what he said.

The last was a harder one for her to understand, it made sense the younger generation could be a future kage, but to throw away her and her twins life was not something she was so willing to do. This is why she had begun to research some of Jashins biggest secrets, there was one she was really interested in it seemed they could make themselves immortal, this ability would let her protect her students and she would not risk her own life. She would do her best to save her students even if it meant losing her life, but she was going to become immortal one way or another so this would never be an issue in the future.

He would then hold up his fist, they were not quite sure what this was for but they made a fist and moved it close to his giving a light bump. They thought this was what he wanted but they once again showed they had a confused look on the face, though the wide smile they had showed they really were happy he had told them these lessons. This was the first time he had really reached out to teach them anything, they only wanted him and Shimiko to be happy. If it was not for him and Shimiko they would have had a much worse life, no amount of repayment could ever change this.

The twins could feel a tension in the air looking toward Shimiko and toward Sakata, they would only giggle. They were sure it was because Shimiko wanted to have her man, they had things they had to go do anyway so this was no problem. After finishing the food the pair would stand and bow, they planned to go seek that boy out and teach him once more, and also to see if maybe he had an interest in Jashin.

"We are off to meet that boy once more, Shimiko remember, you said you would talk to us later about.... that other stuff. We will hold you to that, for now, we must go find the boy and train with him more, and maybe bring up Jashin, try to see how he feels about it."

With that said the twins would move and head out the door to give the pair the much needed alone time Shimiko desired. Sure they were curious and wanted to watch the pair in the act if for nothing else to learn techniques, but this was not the time for that. That boy would join the church, they would lead him down the correct path and they would discover the secret to immortality.


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-Exit Thread-

Shimiko smiled and waved goodbye as the twins prepared to leave. "We'll have the talk later, bye for now darlings and have fun with your new student!" It was a relief that the twins were leaving because as much as she loved them she wasn't ready to have them around for what was about to happen next. Sakata spoke up apparently in good spirits that the breakfast was rather pleasant and wholesome. She didn't cease stroking him as she said: "I told you they were adorable..." She allowed Sakata to pull her onto his lap and returned his kiss with equal affection. He asked her what else she had planned for this morning and she giggled sweetly as she picked up on his meaning. She lifted a finger and stroked his chest while looking him in the eyes. "A few things..." she said. "Some good..." she began to undo some of the buttons on his dress shirt. "Some bad...." her hand made contact with his bare chest and she stroked it loving the how firm it was. "A little bit both..." she said as she rose from her seat to re-position herself. Shimiko straddled her man and lay her arms on his shoulders as she slowly began grinding against him. The maid costume made things hotter for the both of them but at the rate things were progressing she'd find herself slipping out of it momentarily. In the meantime she'd wear it for a bit of foreplay and of course to parlay for another favor. Taking her time to settle into a rhythm, she occupied herself with a makeout session. Bringing her lips to Sakata's with greater intensity and passion than their affectionate kisses from before. Shimiko's tongue found Sakata's and she'd spend the next few seconds enjoying the prelude to the intense sex that was almost sure to follow.

Once she could feel him rock hard through the thin lining of her sexy underwear she'd slow down a bit but maintain the same general rhythm going for firm yet slow motions. She'd break the kiss and look him in the eye.

"I do have one favor to ask Sakata-kun...." she said without ceasing the grinding. She gripped one shoulder tightly and leaned back as she pressed herself into him. The position gave him an excellent view of her body as she worked him. "I need you to make something for me.....A bomb...its gotta be really powerful. Like enough to take out a building, maybe two...A-ah!" she gave a barely audible gasp as the friction grew too much to bear. She was practically digging into his shoulder as she brought herself to the edge of ecstasy.

Shimiko loved Sakata's touch against her body and it heightened her excitement. They kissed passionately and it appeared her womanly charm was working as he assented to building her the explosive. She was confident he probably would have said yes anyways but it was much hotter to beleive that she had seduced him into it. He cupped her cheek gently and she blushed as she continued grinding against him. Price wasn't a concern for her as she had cash to spare. "Cost isn't a concern..." she said and winked at him as she continued her movement. "I need it as soon as possible" she said. She didn't want to rush him but it was necessary in this instance. She had plans and the sooner she could execute the better. The foreplay was hot but Shimiko decided it was time to kick things up a notch. She got off of him and grabbed his hand giving him a passionate kiss before leading him to her bedroom with a giggle. The Chinoike stripped out of her maid costume with elegance and grace. It wasn't an easy maneuver for most but she was naturally flexible so it came off smoothly. The girl was completely naked underneath having grown comfortable with her body as it had developed into womanhood. She knew what they'd be doing after breakfast and didn't want to waste anytime once they got into business. Shimiko would help undress her boyfriend if allowed, the act being another tradition of intimacy and affection.

Once she had disrobed him, she'd climb into bed inviting him to join her. The blonde would straddle him again in the cow-girl position. She'd grab his shaft and stroke it before slipping it inside her with a gasp. Once he was inside her she'd shudder with pleasure stopping for a minute to catch her breath only to begin rocking back and forth again. It was different from before as was supporting herself on her knees and using her excellent coordination to bounce up and down. She placed her hands on his chest to hold her balance and to center herself. She stroked his firm and muscular pectorals as she rode him with increasing intensity. She had always thought screaming during sex was a bit trite but this was before she had actually experienced it. The passion of the moment, his strength and energy, the feeling of his cock rigid inside her was more than enough to make her cry out. She'd remain in the position unless he decided to switch things up on her but chances are he knew that if she was riding him, she was planning to have a pretty violent day at work. Better to leave her as she was so she could get everything worked out in a dominant position. The moment of climax came like a bullet, sudden and almost unexpected in a way. Her body could feel it building but her mind was focused on Sakata. When it hit she shook for a moment and stopped but found a way to press forward even as every inch of body grew sensitive. She used her superhuman stamina to keep rhythm so that he'd be able to finish just as strongly as she did if he had not already. When all was said and done she'd slump to the side and lay next to him in post-orgasm coitus. The hazy vision of the afterglow brought her to rest against his chest where she noticed she had practically clawed him a bit when she had came. "Sakata...that was amazing..." Shimiko smiled to herself unwilling to apologize. He was a doctor he could heal some scratches but part of her hoped that he'd let the marks remain. A symbol of her desire and a way to maker her territory. If conversation would be had if he was in the mood but Shimiko's strength was fading and she really just wanted to cuddle and enjoy his prescence. She'd fall asleep in his arms for the time being. She took a quick nap to recharge her batteries, after awhile they'd probably get dressed and part ways. Another day, another tryst.

[Exit]

After a fierce match with a Jinchurikki and a lengthy stay at the hospital, Shimiko was back at her apartment. The girl was totally and utterly drained. At the hospital, she had ordered ANBU to search for Sakata. The thought that he'd abandon her when she needed him most was not something she could ignore. She had barely gotten any sleep and when she wasn't tossing and turning in pain, she was bawling her eyes out. Every waking hour was spent writhing in emotional agony at the thought that the love of her life had turned his back on her for good. ANBU could find nothing on his whereabouts which meant he had either been taken from her or he simply didn't want to be found. She couldn't dedicate the rest of her life to looking for him, and so she simply had to accept the fact that he was out of her life forever. Unfortunately, accepting reality didn't make the pain any easier to deal with. As soon as Shimiko had recovered from her fight, she went to Church and was greeted with a line of prisoners to sacrifice. She had lost her match but the Church was still behind her. She had soaked the alter in blood as she partook in sacrifice after sacrifice but none of it filled the hole in her heart. For the first time in her life, she could not cleanse her hurt with inflicting pain on other people. Either she had to escalate or she had to find something else.

She had prayed to Jashin for an answer. She asked him why he had allowed Nozomi to prevail against her, why had he taken Ryuko and Sakata from her, why he had not sent Natsuru to comfort her. Lord Jashin did not answer her and the uncertainty was eating at her spirit. Reports of her loss weren't forgiving either. She had failed Kumogakure and many saw her defeat as proof that the Jashinist religion was being led by upstarts and frauds. The only thing that stayed her hand from drenching the streets in their blood was her sensei, Nariko. She had disappointed the woman once already and she could not allow the Church to be put in the woman's crosshairs. Shimiko had to swallow her pride and allow the papers to smear her faith. The only source of light in her life was her twins: Yui and Yua. She had no one else to turn to but them and so she resolved that she would do her very best to brighten their ray of sunshine. Maybe if she spent time investing in their well-being and happiness, she could fix the hole in her heart.

And so, Shimiko found herself at the table where they had enjoyed breakfast some time ago. She had her workers fetch the scythe she had created for the twins and it lay against the wall with a big red bow attached to it. She had fixed lunch for them in the form of a simple Bento box. Another two gifts were stowed away in her room for later. Shimiko sat in the chair doing her best to think of all the joyful experiences she'd create for them. She had spoken to the Chinoike Clan leader at length and had received his blessing to induct them into the clan. Shimiko's plan was to take them to see her kin in the mountains. It'd be a good vacation and a fantastic chance for her to finally have a grown-up talk with them. There were getting older and progressing in their career and faith. There were many serious topics they'd need to cover and in order to do that she needed to keep her emotions in check.

Shimiko folded her hands and waited patiently as she looked around the empty apartment. She looked at the chair where Sakata had sat and then at the bedroom where they had made love. Then all at once, her emotions began to bubble to the surface. She broke down hard. Shimiko began to cry bitterly as she remembered what she had with him and what that meant losing.

He's really gone...

The sobbing grew more intense when she began to realize that it was possible that she'd die before she ever had something so good in her life ever again. Shimiko buried her head in the crooks of her arms which rested on the table. She didn't want the twins to come home to her crying but there was only so much she could hold in.

The twins had got an invite to head to Shimiko's it appeared she had recovered from her injuries as they prepared themselves making sure to be dressed the part for Jashin teaching if she wanted it. They also made sure to bring the scriptures heading down toward her place, they wondered just what Shimiko wanted. She likely felt depressed as the pair would stop and grab some ice cream to give her, they understood she enjoyed ice cream a great deal.  As they entered the place they would see Shimiko bawling, they rushed over to her side and quickly began to try to calm her down.

"What is wrong Shimiko, are you still hurt... we need to know if we can help you...I am sorry I lost my battle and failed you... if... this is causing your suffering you can punish us to feel better."

They continued to pat her head trying to show her some ice cream, hopefully, they could calm her down they had never seen her in such a state before. Whoever made her like this would pay as the Twins showed their anger, her being hurt made them hurt, they refused to accept this. If it was someone else that caused her suffering they would hunt them down and sacrifice them to Jashin, this was not acceptable in any way.

Shimiko was unsuccessful in pulling herself together before the twins arrived. The pair came home to an absolute wreck of a woman. Tears were streaming down her face and her voice was hoarse with sorrow. They asked her why she was crying and assumed it was because they had not made Chuunin. That didn't really bother her although she found it touching they were willing to put themselves in harm's way just to make her feel better. She had told them that she'd never take her anger out on them but she guessed that whatever abuse their now deceased stepfather had meted out on them had left a permanent impression. Whenever something went wrong they tended to offer themselves up for punishment. Shimiko raised her head and wiped her eyes. She managed to choke down the tears long enough to talk to them.

"No...no...Its just...Sakata...he left me, or he was taken...or...I don't know...but's gone and I don't think he's ever coming back...I don't know why this keeps happening to me! Ryuko, Seigi, Sakata, Natsuru....everyone I care about keeps getting taken away from me..."

Shimiko looked down for a moment and then looked back at her twins. She could see the worry in their eyes and it touched her. At least she still had them.

"Everyone except for you guys" she hugged them closely not wanting to ever let them go.