Kazuma X Darkness (Part 2: Walking Together)

I had to still my heart somehow.

We've had sex. He's fucked me long and hard, rammed that dick into my every hole repeatedly for both our enjoyments. Our souls have intertwined, the ultimate combination of flesh on an intimate level far beyond the simple pleasures of...

...of holding hands...

Yet, just walking with him like this, feeling his skin against mine as he occasionally squeezes my palm...

I had to still my heart somehow.

"L-let's change the topic, shall we?" Kazuma suddenly said, though neither of us had been talking for a while as we walked. I looked over to him to see a similar red face as my own. Seems we were both weak to this level of affection... or he was just getting sick of my rough squeezes back hurting him. Who's to say. “Ya know, I always thought how quiet it gets around here once it gets late. Admittedly the night life in Axel could probably use some work.”

"You have a point..." I replied. Our starter town was not known for its bustling tourism or extravagant higher class parties. It was a town you were supposed to move away from once you were strong enough. Just enough people there to make a functioning society. We had a guild that acted like a hub, a market and stables for growing businesses, and a little café that we all know turns into a succubus slut house after dark.

Anything worth more money was often run out of town or went bankrupt when we were attacked. Axel wasn’t known for keeping its ‘nice things’... except for one place.

We have one fancy restaurant that comes from the capitol. A nice man named Michelangelo decided he wanted to spread the love of his amazing cooking, even if we weren’t as rich as the bigger towns. It was a relatively small place, enough room for a dance floor and a few tables, and it was a little expensive so we definitely couldn’t eat there all the time. But my goddess, the food was amazing. It meant that whenever there WAS an attack, that would be the place people protected tooth and nail for. In a town of battle scarred buildings, Michelangelo’s place was practically spotless.

Though we didn't get to eat there very often.

Michelangelo... wasn't a fan of our group.

During our battle with Verdia, Aqua had set upon a full flood that had destroyed his entire spice collection in one fell swoop (it's unknown if it was the water or a purification spell, either way he wasn't happy.) Then, later on Megumin had blown up his second spice supply as it was being transported to Axel. To be fair, there was a monster attacking the cart... though an explosion wasn't advised to kill the low level panther pack that had gotten close. On his third attempt... I, well, let's just say I got carried away during a certain training session with Cielo of the Axel Hearts which may have involved trying to lift the travelling cart over my head. Which I did! Though... the landing broke far too many spice jars... After all of that, Kazuma had gotten sick of repaying Michelangelo and recommended he go to Wiz's shop to resupply. We got a letter a few days later saying we were banned forever.

So how were we on our way there now? Well, normalities. I do have the power to change reality after all. Saying he'd normally allow us to have a calm date there was enough to make one reservation, though he grimaced the whole way through and said that if it turns out that it wasn't a 'calm' date he'd be suing us for all physical and mental damages. Understandable really.

“Part of me supposes we should be happy with what we have.” I idly chatted back, “But I agree. Perhaps one of our projects as a harem should be to increase the amount of places to relax in town? Though, maybe Luna won’t appreciate us destroying her monopoly…”

“Ehh, the guild won’t be going anywhere.” Kazuma shrugged off, “Need I remind you that most men spend their nights in a certain café that we own?”

I nodded, “True. Well, how would you improve the town then Kazu-”

“Strip club.”

I blinked at his sudden response. “A what?”

“WHAT?!” He gawped, stopping briefly to hang his jaw in shock, “This place doesn’t have strip clubs?! Oh man, you had all given me hope with the succubus café… I had no idea...” He bit his knuckle, as if to hold back tears.

Our quiet walk to the restaurant was suddenly filled with a detailed explanation of a type of club that Kazuma had never been to, yet was intimately familiar with. The idea of it was sort of like a theatre production, but the only play ever shown was a dancing woman or man who would take their clothes off for people to watch. Usually to music (I suppose a band was always on site) and was awarded many 'tips' while they seduced a crowd. As you might expect of me, I enjoyed the concept greatly. And I was already thinking of several ways to go with it. Imagining our friends in the seductive lingerie dancing around, or even our new succubus and monster girl armies having their way with the stage.

It was times like this, whilst I could talk so freely to Kazuma about the perverse, that made me sad this was to be our final night together.

He was so passionate and happy when it came to the realm of sex. In many ways we were perfect for each other, yet... he'd already made up his mind long ago. This was borrowed time. Megumin is his destiny. I have had to change reality itself to even hope to make my greatest fantasy come true. But the one thing I never did was change his heart. The feelings he feels now are all his own, and I cannot see how they would have chosen me. Passionate kisses and loveable squeezes might fill our life when we are near, but if I had to guess his feelings on me... I was just a fun piece of meat to play with. A toy to waste time until Megumin returned and he could ask her to join the Harem proper. He will tell me as such tonight, I know it. A mercy killing to my-

SMACK!

Oh.

It appears a ball collided with my face.

"HEY! WATCH IT YOU DAMN KIDS!" Kazuma yelled from beside me as the orange rubber sphere landed calmly in my hands. I could see a little bit of makeup on it's surface. "You okay?"

I lowered one eyebrow at him while smiling, "Kazuma. You've seen me take hits from dragons."

"Yeah, well, still doesn't mean you can't be surprised." He huffed lightly at my ribbing while I walked towards the large group of kids. We were passing the orphanage when they had kicked the ball towards us accidentally, I could tell with how sheepishly they were all looking at me.

"S-sorry... Miss Lalatina..." One boy bravely apologised, looking particularly sorry as he kicked his feet around. I was this boy's teacher once a month when my niece visited after all, this was just how kids acted.

"That's quite alright, Clint. No harm, no foul, just be careful as it won't always be someone you know," I advised him while scruffling his hair. "Now, why are you all up so late? Shouldn't it be bedtime?"

He pointed to the larger group of kids surrounding the bandstand in the center of the courtyard, "Teacher's busy over dere. Said we could play while dey get Marianne."

I handed them the ball back and walked over to see the commotion.

POV SHIFT: Satou Kazuma

Sometimes I get the urge to want to understand Darkness more.

It's so strange being with someone like that and having their internal thoughts be so different to what they project. Is she a liar? Or just some amazing actress that manages to fool herself so often? To think this woman in such a lewd outfit, and after doing so many lewd things, would just so casually be around kids to switch to a motherly mode. She's kinda fuckin fascinating when you stare. It makes me want to know her better, like I shouldn't have been shying away from looking when she was just 'the one who makes weird noises' of my party.

With as shitty as it was to break up with Megumin... at least now I've had the chance to find out Darkness was so unhappy. I kind of just assumed she'd find someone after I rejected her. A rich noble jerk to titillate her senses without having to drag her down to my level. But... maybe she wouldn't have. Ugh, I need to get out of this stupid mind funk. Living in the 'what if' of life gets you fucking nowhere fast.

Gotta distract my brain. What's happening right now? Well, I have no idea what Darkness is doing over there with the bandstand crowd. If I had to guess, there's some kid's toy that's gotten trapped beneath the wooden structure? Darkness will get it out. I can trust her to pry it open or something, she'll call if she needs me. I'll just continue lingering by the gate.

"Who're oo?" I heard a horrifying childish voice from below me. Looking down, it was worse than I thought, three kids. All snot nosed and looking up at me. "What do oo want with Lalatina sensei!"

"I'm her date, kid." I brushed off, they gave me a confused stare so I continued, "It means I'm taking the dainty and delectable noble over there to a nice meal at a nice restaurant, before I then go home and take her to bed so I can f-WOAH!" I yelled in surprise when Darkness lifted the whole 2-tonne bandstand above her head.

This blonde beauty, the kind you'd see on TV at a red carpet event and would never look your way usually, just casually ripping a wooden structure out of the ground. As if she were simply lifting a chair out the way.

I could see the teacher quickly scramble into the new hole and returned with a very happy, none-the-wiser dog, wagging it's scruffy tail while being covered in dirt. A wave of cheers erupted for the girl as she slowly placed the bandstand back down. It looked a little rougher than when she'd lifted it but the amount of praise and attention she was getting from the kids showed they didn't care.

After she chatted with the teacher, they quickly shepherded the children back inside. The night time excitement winding to a close, as Darkness headed back over to me.

"Sorry, Kazuma!" She guiltily bowed, "I couldn't just-"

I couldn't help but chuckle while also folding my arms at her, "Seriously? Shut the fuck up. I'm not going to chastise you for saving an orphan's dog, you great heroic idiot."

That smile is way too pretty to be pointing at me.

Though she quickly noticed the tykes that had surrounded me, "Oh! Sorry kids, but it's time for bed. Off you go now!"

"Okay, Miss Lalatina!" They agreed in unison while heading off, "Have fun in bed with Mr Date!" Shouted one before they ran out of sight. A chill ran down my spine as Mrs. Date turned slowly towards me. Incredibly unimpressed.

"H-haven't we got a reservation to get to? Let's get going already!"

A/N: And with this, I have become the third thread to enter the fabled funny number chapter. Right behind the amazing Bleach and MonMosu threads. Who would ever have thought this silly little thread would become so long and drawn out lmao. Thanks to everyone who's stuck around with me this long, I hope to accomplish a lot with this thread but I wouldn't have gotten this far without the support from others.