The Enduring Promise

The redhead kunoichi stepped into the room, dropping her sand crusted pink sandals onto the carpet. The gentle click of the door shutting sounded behind her followed by the small chime letting her know that it was secured. The room was opulent. Much more than she would have chosen but the Moonlit Reef was fully booked. Her feet almost sank into the plush white carpet as she made her way to the window, her hand moving the wispy chiffon curtain aside.

It had been a long day, through the bay window she could see the beach was still full of laughter and activity. The red-orange of the sky had given way to the inky early evening. Stars glittered on the face of the sky, rivaling the neon lights from the clubs and stands below. Kokoro had asked if she would be at the casino tonight but she had declined. Tina had walked by just then laughing and making some joke about how it wasn't fair for fortune tellers to play cards. The Texan hadn't even stayed long enough to see her reaction. In some ways Kasumi was in awe of Tina's brazen behavior. She could tell though that the blonde had , if nothing else a good heart. Even if she was spoiled and used to winning. The kunoichi had kindly turned down Kokoro's offer deciding instead to come back to her suite. She knew the girl understood but she could see her disappointment. She made a small note to herself then to pick up something nice for her tomorrow.

The ninja smiled at the memory, turning away from the window and moving to the large bed. Allowing herself to be seated her attention was drawn to the small dresser. A large vase made of a lovely red marble bore the name of the hotel "Gemstone Suites" in calligraphy. A series of tiger lilies jutted from the vase. Next to it were a few of the gift she had received from the girls since arriving. A pink ribbon, a pair of shades, a pretty blue wind chime. Her fingers traced over the surface of the small chime. Engraved with flowers and a small paper note baring the Japanese characters for "hope". Hitomi had sent it the first day they arrived. An attempt at beginning a friendship. She knew the girl had meant well though Kasumi could not help the memories the small decoration held.

It had been such an uncertain time then... sitting at Hayate's side after the attack. As if it were yesterday she could recall brushing the sweat dampened hair from his fevered forehead. It had been believed he would never walk again. That final night was still so clear, dipping the cloth into the small basin of water she pressed it to his face, wiping aside the fine sheen of sweat. Replacing her eyes had been drawn to the sword at the far end of the room. The weapon of their heritage.It had been on her mind for sometime that a price had to paid. The choked sound that came from his throat had been her final confirmation. The village had seen the last of her before the setting sun.

Even with the fall of the DOATEC and the events surrounding she could no longer return to her home. She hadn't seen Hayate since that day on the bridge but she knew just the same. The Mugen Tenshin clan would now have declared her a ronin. Not having a home in a way was better than having one which you could never return to. None of that mattered now anyway. Despite her deep down belief that the DOATEC was not finished Hayate was well. The clan had accomplished the goal long held in their hearts. It would seem everyone could try to move on now. Perhaps she needed to do the same herself. .....Maybe she would meet Kokoro at the casino after all.....but first...

One last gift she had been given and kept in the top drawer of the dresser until the departure date. It was a small golden scarab with a ruby gem embedded in it's back. Kasumi had her doubts it was from the shop. She had no idea where Zack would have accquired a legendary object not that it mattered. This gift had been from Ayane. It had come in a large pink box, tied with purple ribbons. The small card read. "For a special sister." In the hajin mons own handwriting below it had read. "Hope you like it princess" A small breath escaped her, she slid the door shut again her eyes feeling heavy.

Allowing herself to fall back on the silken red sheets her amber eyes fell closed. Maybe she could rest for just a few moments......


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Her soft brown eyes fluttered open at the feeling of her face pressed deep into her ginger hair. Vision moving to the nightstand the blinking digital numbers boldly stated the time as two am. Had it truly been six hours? The slightest of movement from the curtains sent her hands to the sword hidden at her bedside. She could have sworn the window had been closed.

Rising from the bed her hand tightened on the hilt. Moving swiftly she closed the distance between herself and the window only to find a figure sitting just outside the window. Dressed in black ninja attire his head raised revealing a pair of immistakable green eyes.

"Ryu-sama?" The kunoichi's voice sounded no more than a whisper of disbelief.

"Kasumi." His voice was even as if there were nothing odd at all about him being on her balcony in the wee hours of the night. The pause was brief before he continued. " There had been some word about suspicious activity on this island. As of yet I have found nothing. I trust you have been well."

A small smile tugged at Kasumi's lips " Hai. Even Ayane-Chan has been good natured save for a few small pranks. " her face felt heat at the thought of the object in her top drawer.

He gave a slight nod. " I have somethings to attend to... old matters concerning my father." His eyes fell closed a moment as his body began to turn. She knew he was making his way to leave. Without a thought her arm shot out, her hand coming to rest near his elbow.

"Thank you Ryu-Sama...." Her voice trailed.

"I made a vow, one I intend to honor. Even if you are only a ronin now." his voice once again even. Kasumi shivered a moment. Her modest hot pink and black striped bikini suddenly not near warm enough in the cool breeze from outside.

Ryu had made the vow to her brother to protect her. Unbidden to her mind came the that moment at the DOATEC before she had faced her clone ALPHA -152.

"Hayabusa...." her voice had trailed off.

"Hayate is expecting my aid. Don't die on me Kasumi."" There was something about his tone. Something held within it. She had told herself she imagined it but since that night it had haunted her mind from time to time. It was no mistake he was here now... just like there had been no mistake in his words then.

"You should close this" he indicated the window. " I will send word when I have returned." her fingers lingered on his arm before lifting. The motion of his lips barely visible through the black mask covering the bottom half of his face. The memory of DOATEC still fresh. Her hand moved to touch his face, he stiffened slightly at her move. Her fingers curled around the edge of the material bringing the fabric down to expose his lips. He made no move to stop her as she leaned up her lips finding his pressing a gentle kiss. They remained hovering above his as she spoke.

"Don't die on me Ryu-Sama" Heat tinged her cheeks at her sudden actions. She had to let him know she hoped he would understand...

She felt his hands grazing the bare skin of her back as his arms wrapped around her drawing her closer. His lips touching hers in reply. " I intend to honor my word." Kasumi's amber eyes met his emerald gaze a silent invitation. Stay.

Kasumi stepped back, Ryu making his way inside the window. His arms remained around her waist as thier lips met again. This time her they parted beneath his welcoming deeper contact his hands running up and down the length of her back. She pressed closer when his fingers came to rest on the knot of the bikini top. She offered a smile of reassurance, her own fingertips tracing over his collarbone.

Within moments she felt the tie give way, the pink material held in place only by the closeness of their bodies. She moved back a moment feeling his arms fall away. Her hands found the straps as she stepped back, they fell from her shoulders, the top finding itself at her feet. She had known Ryu her whole life. She and her siblings had spent hours of childhood playing together with him. Over the years it had become mutual respect, most people found him to be cold and closed off, she had always know him to be quiet and reserved..... she could hardly believe this day had come.

Amber eyes met with emerald. His gaze was held a myraid of emotion she knew was only rivaled by her own. His palm came to her cheek, thumb moving to trace her lips. Such a small tender affection. Her eyes fell closed, arms tightening around his neck as he moved to lift her. She nuzzled her face into his throat as he carried her placing her gently on the silken sheets. Her vision intent as he began to shed his ninja garments. Years of discipline had shaped his form defining each muscle. His chest and arms bore several scars. The largest from the right shoulder down to just below the heart. Despite being what she imagined to be years old in places it appeared angry in color. Her vision travels down over his muscular torso following the skin as it was revealed.

He stopped suddenly and moved closer, joining her then on the bed leaning over her. His gaze swept slowly over her form once more. she could feel her cheeks reddening under it. He leaned forward his lips claiming hers again before leaving them behind to brush a trail over her cheek and then her jaw. Her hands moved up his arms seeking as his lips found her pulse, lingering there sucking gently. Kasumi's long ginger hair swayed against her back, brushing the mattress as she responded with a soft cry. Ryu's lips continued their soft exploration over her neck and collarbone as he eased her back against the cool sheets. Her fingers continued to trace the definition of his arms as his palm traveled over her hips and side.

The feel of his warm breath was teasing her senses. A gasp of pleasure escaping her as his roughened palm came to cup her breast. Her back arched into the touch, wanting.. needing more. He continued his journey placing a kiss between her generous breasts as he lifted them in his hands. Kasumi couldn't believe the sensation she felt at such a simple touch. Her amber eyes widened slightly before falling closed as he bowed his head welcoming one of her nipples into the warmth of his mouth. Her fingers moved to trace over his cheek , her eyes flying opened, the sudden desire overwhelming to see his face as he gave her this pleasure. His eyes had fallen closed as he suckled the sensitive pink nub he had captured. She could feel his tongue moving over it, his teeth nipping, tugging softly before he abandoned one breast for the other. Lavishing it with the same attention. The kunoichi bit down on her lip in an effort to silence the gasp that threatened to escape her.

She nearly cried out at the loss when she felt his lips moving down over her abdomen stopping at her navel his tongue dipping in as he paused. Her hips arched forward lifting off the bed as his fingers curled into the ties on the bikini bottom brushing them away, exposing the last of her form to him. Suddenly the heat of his breath was on her inner thighs, followed by his fingertips tracing from her knee upward. The whisper of breath became soft kisses to either side before he reached his destination at her sex. Kasumi's head rocked back her hands gripping at the sheets. No longer able to bite back her cry of pleasure as he brought his tongue to explore the soft folds. Her hands released the sheets, moving to tangle in his auburn hair encouraging him. With each cry that escaped her he seemed to redouble his efforts only adding to the intese heat that burned within her. His hands stole their way to her breasts, kneeding and tracing the nipples with his thumbs.

"Ryu-Sama!" her sharp cry reached his ears as she gave herself over to the intensity he had wrought within her. Hands slipping from his hair her fingertips glided over his muscled back as his moved to claim her mouth again. She could taste her own desire on his lips something that brought a rush of heat to her cheeks. His chest pressed close to hers now. The long awaited feeling of skin against skin. Her hands slipped down helping him to remove his final item of clothing. He was in close to her again, growling deep in his throat as her warm body moved up to press against him. Her leg moved up over his as she did so pressing her heat against him.

"Ryu-Sama.... please,,,,"

"It will hurt at first....."

"There is nothing I want more than this moment. I have waited.. so long."

His lips brushed her ear as he replied. "Hai koishii......"

His eyes had darkened with the intensity of his emotion. She moved her hips to cradle his, her amber eyes meeting his with as much emotion even through the subtle currant of nervousness. She could tell by the feel of his desire was as great as her own. She wondered just how long he had held back himself. His hands moved to take hers within them lacing their fingers together. His eyes never left hers as he pressed forward past the barrier of her innocence making them one.

Her fingers tightened on his, she could see in his eyes he had meant his words. It took some of the discomfort from the sharp pain that tore through her abdomen. Ryu remained a few moments giving her a chance to adjust to their union. She reassured him with a small smile and he moved his hands from her bracing himself to start a few careful motions. She could feel him tremble slightly as he moved pulling a gasp from her lips.

He grasped her rounded bottom murmering into her ear. "Trust me ..." He moved then, rolling so that she was in the dominant position. The kunoichi lowered herself slowly unable to believe the intense pleasure and new depth this position brought. His hands found her breasts again squeezing the soft mounds as she began to rock her hips against him. She couldn't believe how good it felt... she had never known it could be like this. Her hands moved to cover his encouraging him, her head falling back as she released a pleasured moan.

"Thats it Koishii...take control..." his statement was interrupted by a low groan of approval. She leaned down over him, Moving his hands she placed them above his head holding them there as she rocked wildly. Sending them both ever closer to the height of passion.

"Ryu-Sama.... I....." She rose back up. Leaving his hands she placed hers on his knees her ginger hair falling down over her back as she rocked hard. Ryu couldn't believe the sight of her...hair swaying gently lips parted in a silent cry of extacy. His hips rose to meet hers, suddenly aware of the sweat that had been building on both thier bodies. The intensity of his presence within her coupled with his capable hands roaming her skin sent a heat that threatened to consume her body and soul.....

His fingers dug into her hips as she leaned forward hands steadying on his abdomen as she pushed down harder. His hips met with hers again and again. The sight of her gasping, eyes closed as her hands moved over her own form it was the most beautiful thing he had ever witnessed. The way she moved and felt...the way the chiffon curtain shimmered around them as they moved, the sound of the bed creaking beneath thier efforts......

Kasumi gasped loudly a final cry of extacy as her inner warmth contracted around him. Ryu's hands gripped her rounded bottom as he called out her name spilling his hot desire within her. He crushed her body to him. She could feel his heartbeats rapid cadence beneath her cheek as slowly it was steadying. She placed a kiss at his chin a small smile gracing her lips at the words his whispered into her ginger hair. She needed to tell him... what it meant to her.......what he meant to her....

Her eyes fell closed as his fingers brushed over her forehead. Just for a few moments there was no need for words she would just enjoy this moment.... their moment.


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The morning sun greeted Kasumi's face it's warm kiss stirring her. Streching her ran ran over the spot next to her saddened to find it empty. Rising from the bed she reached into the drawer tossing on an oversized blue t shirt. She blushed as she caught sight of her bikini top, still lying in its place on the floor. Something on the dresser then caught her attention. Walking over closer she saw her yellow ribbon was gone and there was a small note accompained by a single pink rose.

I took it, a reminder of what I am to return home to.

One single sentence. Tears sprung to her eyes as the paper fluttered from her fingers. She might be a Ronin but she was not alone.

At last she was going home.


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AUTHORS NOTE:

yes I realize this will seem cheesey to some people I wish I could say I care but I don't *laughs* It's a pointless little smutty one shot! Don't like it GET OVER IT!! heeehee...Really though everyone is entitled to their own opinion. I wrote this fic for the fun of it and I enjoyed doing so hopefully you will enjoy reading it. This is my first peice with a full on lemon. I hope it's not too disappointing. I know it's not completely IC but I do think Kasumi/Ryu is a plausible couple that doesn't get enough fan fiction these days. After DOA4 I was sure an increase would happen but it didn't . I plan on writing more serious and definitely more IC works about them in the future some will be here and some will not. Either way I hope it wasn't a total let down. Remember I'm not a pro I write fics! This is my first adult one at that :P Anyways thanks for the read!

Koishii: Beloved

Ronin: The word rōnin literally means "drifting person". The term originated in the Nara and Heian periods, when it referred to a serf who had fled or deserted his master's land. It then came to be used for a samurai who had lost his master.