Nikutai No Kizuna (Ties That Bind)
Title: Nikutai no Kizuna (Ties The Bind)
Chapter Two
Author:>dj_rocca
Note: I do not own Power Rangers Jungle Fury.
Authors Note: If I have confused and intrigued you with Chapter One, I’ve done my job. Everything will be explained, for the most part in this chapter, and the rest of it by the end of the story, I have no idea how long it’s going to be.
I’d like to thank my PRU crew for responding so well, that’s the reaction I wanted and it’s fueled me to write faster. Thank you!
Rating: T (for frank mentions of sex, minor language)
Jungle Karma Pizza Parlor
The day in the Parlor began as every other day had; each one began to set up each area one by one. The only thing different that was clearly bothering Casey was the fact that Lily’s actions were slower, more controlled as her eyes took on a glazed look. He looked to Theo, who was setting out the ingredients for dough making, who was keeping a close eye on Lily as he did so.
“Theo, can you please tell me what’s going on?” Casey asked, Theo shook his head, starting to grab utensils without even looking. Casey wasn’t surprised as he had grabbed all the right ones and placed them in order without tearing his eyes away from Lily.
“Casey, listen, this is a very sensitive subject that a Master’s need to explain. Its something that usually isn’t discussed until your second year, since you only had a week, this will probably put you on overload since you’re not as attached to your spirit as we are.” Casey frowned, and Theo sighed, annoyance laced in his voice. “No offense intended as always but the bond gets stronger, a lot stronger, it begins to affect how you act and how you react.”
“RJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJ,” Lily called suddenly, she had stopped moving and her eyes seemed to get darker, and the influx of energy began to fill the room to the point that Casey felt like he was suffocating. He looked to Theo to see if he was the only one but Theo didn’t seem in any discomfort, but he was on edge.
RJ came bursting through the kitchen doors, butcher knife in hand, Casey looked at him and he looked to the knife and set it down. Wiping his hands on his apron, he headed to Lily and placed his hands on either side of her head and the light began to illuminate them both. That’s when Casey saw Fran heading towards the front door to begin her shift with them.
”Guys!” he snapped and RJ instantly let go and left Lily standing there, panting, and staring at him with her pure dark eyes.
“No! More!” Casey’s head whipped around as the tone in her voice had gotten so desperate, so needy that both boys stopped to stare.
“Lily, I cannot. Your Shitashii kogareru needs to do this, I’m only feeding into your Jonetsu, its not helping!” RJ warned, as he attempted to walk back into the kitchen, Lily let out a cry and reached out to him.
“Please, don’t! I can’t feel him! He’s not coming! I hurt so bad!” she whimpered, a look of sorrow and pity crossed RJ’s face and he lead grabbed her by the arm and ushered her in the back. Casey looked to Theo and Theo offered a sad smile as the bell above the door sounded.
“Good morning!” Fran called cheerfully, smiling brightly as she began to tie on her apron.
“Good morning Fran,” they both chorused, as Casey shuffled over to let Fran in, he hoped that whoever could help Lily…her Shitashii kogareru …would return and someone would answer all his questions…like what Shitashii kogareru meant…
Later That Afternoon
Fran had begun to notice that Lily wasn’t well by the time the lunch rush was about to begin. The girl was leaning on the counter, doubled over; each breath she was taking was shuddering through her form. Fran gingerly approached the girl and placed her hands on her back.
“Lily? Are you ok?” she asked, Lily just groaned in response. “Has Aunt Flo come to visit?” she whispered, Lily let out a hoarse chuckle and lifted her head.
“You can say that…ugh….” She groaned and dropped her head back to the countertop; Fran frowned and rubbed her back.
Meanwhile, Casey has slipped into kitchen where RJ was busying himself making sauce. RJ glanced at him over his shoulder and smirked.
“You want to know don’t you?” he asked, Casey chuckled softly.
“I’m that transparent, aren’t I?” The Red Ranger asked.
“Yeah, pretty much I can give you the basics but it cannot begin to explain how it affects Lily right now. You can see how much suffering she’s in. This wouldn’t be if her Shitashii kogareru, her bonded mate. Currently because he is not here, she is deeply pained by her Jonetsu Mazushii, her need. They have been bonded through a ritual called Seiai Kizuna. This is all I can tell you for now, because as of right…” he paused to check out his watch, “now, the lunch rush starts. Go, my grasshopper,” Casey laughed and shook his head, heading out of kitchen and back to the main Parlor.
As time flew by as it did with the lunch rush, which happily RJ didn’t have to deal with on his lonesome anymore. Though he had been so into his new recipe idea and had been frantically chopping onions, peppers, garlic and chicken that he didn’t hear the doors open to the kitchen. He also didn’t hear Lily come up behind him until she was pressing herself against his back.
“Uhhhh Lily, what do you think you’re doing?” he asked, he had not been in a situation like this in…he had to stop and think…never. He had never had a female corner him and force herself upon him like Lily was trying to now. As she leaned forward, he leaned back; their bodies pressed hard against each other as she nearly bend him back onto the tabletop.
“I need…” she began; she was now pressing him further down. It had been a long time since he had been in a position like this; actually he had never been in a position like this. And to be honest, it hurt his back more than it was bothering him to have Lily practically pinning him down to his tabletop and he was pretty sure all his veggies were smashed on his back. Her hands reached up and began to comb through his hair, and on instinct his hands went to her waist.
“Lily…no, you can’t,” he told her, he tried to pull her away but she clung harder, just as she leaned down to press her lips to his, she stopped. She pulled away tilting her head as the door opened and Jarrod loomed in.
“Thank God!” both Lily and RJ said in unison, Lily looked down at RJ and arched her eyebrow.
“What? Not that I wasn’t enjoying it but he’s here now! Go! Go my little kittens, we will speak later this evening and don’t break anything!” In a flash of yellow both of them were gone. RJ heaved a sigh of relief, after wiping off his back he headed out into the main lobby to help Theo and Casey who were in the midst of a deep cleaning. Fran was totaling up the tips from the jar and was evenly dividing it. “Ok Fran, you can head out now, we’ll get everything else from here. You’ve worked hard enough today.” RJ instructed, Fran beamed at him and then the boys.
“Thanks so much! See you guys tomorrow!” she called, Casey beamed back and said his goodbyes while Theo just nodded.
“So are you guys going to explain to me what’s actually happening, I’m still so lost…” Casey said, RJ looked to Theo and pointed to the chairs that still needed to be stacked.
“Start to stack, little Cub and I will explain everything by the time you’re finished cleaning,” RJ began, Casey rolled his eyes, he usually got shafted to do all the work but since he wanted to know, he began to work.
“This is going to be an earful Case, are you sure you want to know everything?” Theo asked, Casey nodded.
“I know I’m still a Cub but I was thrown into this much faster than any of you, I deserve to know especially when it affects my team.”
“All right then, but don’t say I didn’t warn you,” Theo said, shaking his head.
“Ok then, Casey I’m going to break this down from the beginning until the end. This may take a while so you should keep working. The Pai Zhua’s students not only differ in animal spirits but the effects that they give to us. The main difference is between the males and the females, around puberty the females begin to not only mature into women but their animal spirits begin mature as well….uh…”
“To put it lamely, Lily’s going into heat,” Theo interjected, Casey dropped the chair he had been trying to stack, and unfortunately it chose to fall on his foot.
“WHAT?!” Casey shrieked, hopping on his good foot while clutching the other.
“Yeahhhhh pretty much, but there is more. Once it happens, a Master will gather that years students with the students from the year above or a few above if that is who’s availble. Anyways they call upon their spirits and the spirits choose their mate, it might not be, lets say a Lion with another one it could be a Lion with a Cheetah or Jaguar. After they choose one another, they are bonded in a Ritual called Seiai Kizuna…Theo…you haven’t been through it yet, have you?” RJ asked, Theo shook his head and sighed.
“Not yet, but I had been promised and selected by Carla, my sparring partner, if when we return, I’m sure we’ll be bonded,” Theo said, RJ nodded.
“Ok good. But you do realize at this point it is not when it is if. We cannot choose where destiny will take us down the road. Anyways, Jonetsu Mazushii is the feeling that the females get, signaling their Cycle of Heat but usually their Mate, Shitashii kogareru or Aikoka, devoted lover is by their side instantly. Unfortunately for Lily, Jarrod was no where to be found until…” RJ glanced at the clock. “About 15 minutes ago so it was beginning to drive her crazy to the point that she was trying to molest me in the kitchen, but anyways.” RJ continued to ignore the strange look that Theo was giving him and understood Casey’s look of utter shock and minor horror.
“So right now…?” Casey asked, a clear wince on his face.
“Well you know how it goes when a man loves a woman…” RJ began when Theo cut him off.
“Love has nothing to do with it, they’re off humping like bunnies.” Theo said, rolling his eyes, which caused Casey to whirl around and look at him and RJ to burst out laughing. Once RJ was able to calm down he turned his attention back to Casey.
“Pretty much that’s what’s going on.” He summarized lamely.
“What do you mean that love has nothing to do with it Theo?” Casey asked, Theo rolled his eyes.
“As in most cases in life, sex is just sex. That’s what she needs, its what he gives her, end of story.” He said as the three of them headed towards the loft.
“Theo, did you just call me a booty call?” Jarrod boomed from the floor where he was sitting on RJ’s yoga mat, Theo just rolled his eyes.
“Its what you are! You’re a glorified booty call!” Theo insisted, Lily laughed from her spot beside him, she was laying on her back with her head resting on his thigh, then she rolled over and looked up into his face.
“That is true, you know,” she responded mildly, and to Casey’s surprise, Jarrod smiled and ran his hand through her hair.
“I’m aware, but he forgets he’s going to be one too, as you will someday Cub,” Jarrod said just as mildly, addressing Casey.
“Ahhh Jarrod, my Cub, its been a while.” RJ said and bowed to Jarrod who inclined his head, baring his neck to RJ.
“It has been, this is quite a set up you have here, just like you’ve always wanted.” RJ beamed at him and dropped down across from him.
“Yes, I’ve never been happier.” RJ continued to beam, which made Jarrod smile back.
“Good, you deserve all the happiness, my friend.” Casey looked at Jarrod like he had never seen his man before and he realized he truly hadn’t. Theo, Lily and even RJ knew no fear at this moment where he couldn’t help but be on edge. He sat silently, waiting, wondering when the other shoe would drop.