~4
As they flew towards En, Shoryuu told Youko to go on ahead to the palace. She did so, but left wondering what Shoryuu was up to. She thought about it spitefully, but disregarded this information, for it only made her head ache.
Shoryuu took the Kirin to the north end of town, to a small hotel he himself visited often. He had a private room he wanted to let the Kirin use, and he was sure they'd be grateful. He took them inside and workers crowded around him, showering him with "Welcome back Fuukan!" and, "Would you like some food Fuukan?" Shoryuu just waved them all away and took the Kirin upstairs, to his private suite. He opened the door, gently pushing the unsuspecting Kirin inside. With a final, 'Goodbye!', and 'Have fun!', Shoryuu retreated down the stairs to return to the palace, where Youko was waiting.
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Enki smiled at the larger Kirin, walking over to the bed, and sitting down. "This is nice." He commented, softly to himself, snuggling into the pillows as he sighed, content. A few moments later he heard footsteps coming up to the bed, Keiki was approaching. Enki tilted his head to look lazily at the other. Keiki had the top of his robe off, shoes as well.
g Enki come here." Keiki purred, watching the smaller Kirin get up, and scoot towards him, removing his shirt in the process. Enki snuggled up against Keiki's bare chest, his fingers dancing, till they latched, quite forcefully, into the platinum blond hair surrounding the neck and shoulders. Enki was cuddled by Keiki, he glanced up at him, eyes full of wonder. It was new to him, he couldn't use words to describe what he was feeling. At first he couldn't shake the feeling Keiki's feelings were somewhat larger, more powerful than his, and it scared him a bit, after all he wasn't used to being on the 'bottom' per say, though, as long as it was Keiki, he was okay. Keiki wouldn't hurt him, would he?
Keiki took Enki in his arms, embracing his mouth in a fiery passion. Enki was momentarily surprised at the action, but managed to hang on to his senses before he melted away at Keiki's touch. He kissed back, gently, hoping to Tentei he was doing this right.
Keiki slowly broke their kiss to untie the sash that held Enki's pants. Enki tried to do the same for him, but was trembling, and had to have Keiki help him remove them. Undergarments were shed as well, as the two sat on the bed, naked, and wanting each other.
Keiki started to rub on Enki's stomach, moving down with each motion. The small Kirin moaned as pressure built up inside him with each caress of Keiki's warm hand. He withdrew his hand a moment, making Enki whimper at the lack of warmth. He brought the hand up to Enki's nipple, playing with it, and nibbling at it, making the other scream with delight.
He lowered his head down to Enki's crotch, mouth playing over his slowly swelling member. He came up, pinning Enki to the bed and started to grind against him, both of their erections touching, exciting pleasurable sounds from them both. They turned so each of their heads was at the others' member, and in turn, took one another in their mouths. They sucked and stroked, and helped the other come to his completion, shooting in each others' mouth, and immensely enjoying it. Afterwords they took turns thrusting into one another, and told one another how they felt while doing so. Every push, every yank of hair, every bite of skin told them how much they loved one another. After a while, of sweat, blood, semen, and of course tears, they settled down on the bed, clutching one another to drift off to sleep.
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Keiki awoke the next morning to someone knocking at the door. He got up quietly, not to disturb his partner, and got dressed. Going over to the door, he opened it, looking outside. A maid was in the hallway, peering at him with interest and looking rather nervous before him. He opened the door all the way and she bowed at his feet. "Kei-Taiho, Queen Kay wishes to see you. She is in the lobby." He nodded and touched her shoulder, and she rose, bowing again before returning to her cleaning rounds in the hotel.
Keiki quietly brushed his long hair, sweeping it gracefully behind his head. He walked over to the bed, and laid a kiss on Enki's mouth, smiling a bit. He finished dressing then headed downstairs to meet his Queen.
When Keiki arrived at the lobby, he saw Youko, in her plain clothes, and not the dress robes she wore to the castle. Suegu was across her back, covered by cloth, in order to not attract unwanted attention. She glanced at Keiki, walking outside and he followed her, catching up and standing next to her outside near a small pond on a bridge. As they stood, they looked at the sky, that was just waking up, colors of bright gold, and red making fire in the sky as the sun rose, bathing the kingdom in light. It was nearing summer solstice, and people would soon be journeying from Ko to have the newly born Kirin choose a ruler. The season was still warm, and leaves were changing colors on the trees around them.
"So," She queered, glancing over at her Kirin. "Did you, you know..." She paused, as he stared at her, his cheeks flushing. She asked this out of curiosity, and waited patiently for an answer.
"Your Majesty? Ahem. Yes, we did." He managed, as his face grew more vibrant recalling the events. He didn't want to show her how he enjoyed it, so he turned to face the rising sun, thinking of what to say next. Youko chuckled to herself, as she watched her Kirin's facial expression change, to something she'd never seen before; Love. He'd been caring, and cheerful towards her yes, but only because her position required it sometimes, but he never once showed love. Compassion for his choice of her as the ruler, and some happiness when they weren't discussing court matters, but not love.
She smiled. 'He must really love Enki.' "Do you love him?" was her response to his reaction, and the only thing she could think to ask. He looked at her, gave a small smile, and then did something he hadn't done since they first met in Horai. Keiki wrapped his arms around his Queen, and held her tight. "Keiki?" Youko began, but was hushed by Keiki's voice, and the stroking of her hair.
"Your Majesty....I care for you, because you are most precious. To the kingdom...and to me..." He held her at arms length, then bowed down before her, grasping her hand. "Yet I also feel for him...I don't want to decide between the two..."
Youko lifted Keiki's head, and knelt down to him, at eye level. "Keiki, I do not wish you to have to choose, but do what you feel right, in here." She put a hand against his chest, on his heart. Keiki laid a hand over hers, looking in her eyes.
'She does not waver...she is going to make Kei great.' Keiki stood, brushing off his clothing. "I guess I should get back inside..." Youko nodded, and handed him a slip of paper before she turned, walking off down the street toward the market to find her way back to the castle.
Keiki opened the paper Youko had handed him. It said simply:
"Get him a gift."
~Youko~
Keiki looked at the paper over and over again, before setting out in the marketplace of En, to find a gift for Enki.