*A/N DId I actually make good my promise? (does victory dance) It is Sunday, one week from my previous update. This actually would've been out yesterday if I hadn't been playing Chain of Memories. Yes, I know. Old freaking game but I just got it back and really missed it. Hey, want some info? {don't read further if you don't like spoilers for the games}:
Visit kingdomhearts(dot)com They have more info on the upcoming game Birth by Sleep (coming to America September 7, 2010) Also, if you've ever heard of Kingdom Hearts: Coded (a Japan-only cellphone game) there will be a Re: Coded available for other consoles. google it people and spoil yourselves with nice KH spoilers and pregame info. Not sure if people know about all this yet, but some don't so I just thought to throw it out there.
Anyway, I do not think there are any WARNINGS other than yaoi(obviously), Mpreg, oversensitiveness, some mentions of carnal and blood consumption, and naked men! (not detailed naked men, but I'm sure your minds will supply what I do not)
I have done something I've never done before. I actually wrote a prompt for the rest of this story! It even has a solid plot now. What's more, I plan on writing a sequel (which also go a prompt! o.O) so if you really like Blood Brothers, then don't worry; it's not over yet! And now, without further delay, I give you the sixth chapter of Blood Brothers! ^_^*
Chapter 6: Fangs, Fur and the Departed
Several weeks have passed. Spring was blossoming all around, melting the snow and giving the air a fresh, floral scent. The night skies were clearing more and more, allowing the moon and stars to shine down on the world below. Times were peaceful. Mostly.
"Axel! What the fuck did you do to me? You asshole! Do you have no self-control? Look! Just look at this! I'm a freak! I'm ugly and it is ALL YOUR FAULT!"
Axel hurriedly slammed the door and dashed down the hallway, Roxas' shrieking following him all the way. He made his way to the library where he found Riku sitting on a few pillows in the pit, a book propped open in his lap. The silverette looked up the disturbance, quirking an eyebrow at the disheveled look of his friend.
"I'm sure you heard him. Hell, I think most of the city heard him. I don't think he's ugly. Do you think he's ugly, Riku? I think he's even more gorgeous than before. And it's not like he just popped out this morning. He's been showing for a good two weeks now." Riku just chuckled at that. Poor Axel. Roxas wasn't taking being pregnant very well. Sora, however, was quite happy and calm when he found out.
The brunette was currently outside on the balcony that branched off from the main library. Sora and Roxas had explored much of the mansion over the past few weeks, discovering that there was a downstairs as well as a balcony, the latter becoming Sora's favorite spot to sit under the light of the moon and stars, reading a good book.
"Just give him space. Vampire pregnancies are a lot worse than human pregnancies. Especially male vampires. They aren't used to the emotional roller-coasters, so they tend to be more intense," Riku explained to Axel, flipping a page in his book. Axel crossed his arms over his chest and gave the lounging vampire a snarky look. "And how, my dear Riku, would you know something like that?" Riku just shrugged and replied, "Because my brother has a daughter. I left a few years after she was born, so I was with him during his pregnancy. Worst four months of my life."
Axel chuckled but still sympathized with Riku. Roxas was already quite temperamental, so now that his body was all out of whack, he was like a bomb with a very short fuse. And half the things the blond said didn't even make sense. Roxas hadn't exactly changed in appearance, though at a month and a half pregnant, he was sporting a cute little round tummy.
Axel sat down in the pit with Riku. They spent a while discussing their mates and vampire pregnancy. Axel learned that vampire pregnancies are much more accelerated than that of humans, as well as the growth rate of vampire children. Something Axel didn't quite care to know was that male vampires delivered just like female vampires, just through the same place that the initial act of conception originated.
"How do you think we can just slide right in with no lubrication?" the silverette teased as Axel went paler than even a vampire should.
Riku also explained that there was little chance of having more kids. "It's something to do with our magic. You know that we aren't exactly living creatures. At least, not like others. Our life comes from the life of others as well as our natural magic. So our children are pieces of ourselves, in a sense. So don't be surprised if our kids end up looking similar to us in a ridiculous way."
Axel nodded, taking in this information and committing it to memory. "I see. Your folks must have some pretty impressive magic then. I think she is the only vampire to have more than two kids, if I'm not mistaken." Riku nodded, his lips growing into a thin line. He didn't like talking about his family much. He was a bit of a black sheep among them, but he didn't care. He did miss his mother from time to time, but the thought of his brothers left a bitter taste in his mouth. Axel knew this, but still sometimes brought them up because he believed that Riku really shouldn't have distanced himself from his family.
At that moment, Sora decided to make an appearance as he came in from the balcony. He wore a tan cotton tunic-like shirt with three beautiful lotus flowers on the bottom right side. It was his favorite maternity shirt, one of many that Naminé, Kairi and Xion had made. Blue cotton pants with tan lotus flowers on the left leg adorned his legs. One hand held a large old tome, while the other was placed delicately on his protruding stomach.
Riku smiled so fondly that Axel was wondering whether or not he was still the same friend he'd known for almost three centuries. Sora smiled back and went over to sit with the two older vampires. "What are you guys talking about over here all conspiratorially?" the brunet chuckled as he sat down in Riku's lap. The silverette wrapped his arms loosely around his mate and said, "We're thinking of ways to cheer your brother up. Any ideas?"
Axel just went with Riku, knowing that the subject of his friend's family was not a keen one to speak of, especially not around Sora. When Riku wanted to tell him, then he would. So the redhead just put on this goofy grin and said, "Yea, before he tears me to pieces! I swear I didn't do anything. Just him. Not my fault I was too good and-" Riku smacked the tall vampire over the head.
Sora giggled and said, "I'm sure it's nothing to worry about. Roxas was never all that great at showing caring and joyous emotions. I know that he's really happy to be having your child, Axel." This had the older vampire giving him a genuine smile, glad for the reassurance and the honesty. He didn't doubt Sora was telling the truth, especially with this bond between the twins. Sora returned it with an almost satisfied smirk before turning toward the library doors. He mouthed 3, 2, 1 …
"Axel? Axel, are you here?" A distress and haggled looking Roxas hurtled through the doors, looking around. Spotting the redhead sitting in the pit, he promptly burst into tears and nearly flung himself into his mate's arms. "I'm so sorry I yelled at you! It isn't your fault at all! Please forgive me; I don't want you to be mad. I still love you, I really do!"
Axel held onto the upset blond, stroking his hair and making soft shushing sounds. Sora had to hold back mirthful giggles at the look of awkwardness on the older vampire's face. Riku had buried his face in the brunet's shoulder, attempting to stifle his own laughter.
Sora and Roxas' psychic connection had grown stronger. They still couldn't speak directly, but they could now sense when the other was near or far. They could also completely block each other out, even during times when their minds were unfocused due to other people or activities. Which was a very good thing, considering Sora and Roxas didn't need each other's extra emotions in their states.
It took a while, but Roxas finally calmed down after Axel had grabbed his face, looked into his shining oceanic eyes and said, "Roxas, no matter what, you will always look beautiful in my eyes." He apologized for his behavior, but the others just waved it off. It was understandable. They spent most of the rest of the night just talking about anything.
About a week after this, spring had really settled, the night being at least 10 degrees warmer than it had been a month ago, the snow completely melted away and the forest lush, full and green. All seven vampires that lived in the mansion that sat atop the hill were seated at the table in the meeting hall. Axel and Riku had asked for a gathering. Apparently they had something of importance to say to the other members of the family.
"Axel and I have a convention that we must attend in about a week. It'll be for four days at the capitol two cities over. It's the first one in over a decade, and it would be beneficial for us to go."
Xion nodded, seeing the sense in them going. "Yes, it would be beneficial. I am sure that because you two are work-at-home type attorneys, you aren't seen much as is. However, are you sure it is wise for the two of you to be out there during the day?"
Axel nodded, replying, "The convention is inside the capitol, as Riku said. There are no windows where we'll be, and it wouldn't be suspicious if we waited for nightfall to return to our hotel. We should be fine."
Sora and Roxas didn't like having to stay behind, but they couldn't go, especially in their condition. How were two males supposed to explain being pregnant? They didn't exactly look fat, so that excuse was out the window. Kairi caught sight of their forlorn looks and smile reassuringly. "Don't worry little ones. We'll take good care of you. Trust me, four days will go by like nothing," she said soothingly.
After their meeting, the family went out to hunt. It wouldn't be for another month that the twins would be incapable of hunting, because they'd just be too pregnant and close to due date, but they were a bit slower than usual.
The smell of a fresh kill and warm blood filled Sora's nostrils when he took a huge sniff as he bit into the fleshy neck of the stag he was sharing with Riku. The silverette chuckled before also sinking his fangs into the side of the deer. A few minutes of feeding later, Sora looked up to watch Riku. He was indeed a gorgeous creature. Sora was glad and thanked the Mother Luna for giving him the chance to be by this vampire's side forever.
"Riku, are you sure you have to leave for four whole days next week? I know it really isn't that long, but since meeting you, we haven't been apart for than a day at a time." Extracting his mouth from the deer carcass, Riku looked up to see brilliant sapphire eyes peering at him. Smiling, he brought a hand up to gently caress he mate's cheek, saying, "I know. But, I promise, it won't be so bad. I'll bring you back a souvenir, ok?"
That brought a smile to brunet's face and he leaned over to press their bloodied lips together. "It better be good, or I'll throw a tantrum." Riku laughed and ruffled the chocolate spikes of his mate.
Two figures laying low to the ground about two meters away from the feeding vampires looked at each other. They were the same two from before, Teal and Sky Blue. Teal smiled goofily, nearly pouncing on Sky Blue in his elation over the news they'd just received. Sky Blue pushed him off in annoyance, hissing, "Shut it you idiot! You'll give us away. Come. We need to plan out our next course of action. If what they say is true, we have a week to plan and four days to execute it. We don't know what days, so we'll need to get closer and monitor their home as well."
Teal groaned. "I really don't think I'm up for this. I mean, we've got our own kids at home Zex. I can't just take them when I was just like them not too long ago."
"Demyx, you are nothing like them. Now let's go before the distraction of their meal ends and they notice us." Not waiting for his companion, the slate-blue colored tail swishing behind the man in annoyed impatience, 'Zex' got up and turned to walk away. In fear of being left behind, sandy lupine ears lying back in hair of the same color, 'Demyx' scrambled to his feet to follow.
The week dragged on, but Sora and Roxas felt like the day Axel and Riku had to leave came far too quickly. Roxas' lip was set in a determined pout; he promised Axel he wouldn't cry. Sora had made no such promise, his eyes glistening with unshed tears.
"Why do you two look like kicked puppies? It's only for a few days. We'll be back before you can even think to miss us," Axel tried to appease the twins. It didn't really work. "We miss you already! We'll die by tomorrow night! You're terrible, the both of you! You're abandoning us!" Sora fussed, angry tears finally running down his cheeks. He did look more upset than sad.
Riku had to hold back a chuckle, lest he incur the wrath of his beloved. Instead, he stepped forward to pull the brunet into an embrace, careful of his bloated stomach. "That could never happen. No matter what, you are stuck with me, whether you want to be or not. Sora hiccupped, burying his face in Riku chest.
"Just come back in one piece. And bring me back a nice souvenir or I will castrate you!" Roxas said, glaring up at Axel before pulling the tall vampire down for a soft kiss. Axel smiled, returning the kiss and running his fingers through golden hair as if to keep the sensation on his fingers while he was away. "Don't worry my little spitfire. I will on both accounts."
Naminé, Kairi and Xion then said their own goodbyes to Riku and Axel, having let the four males have their moments. Leaving the other five in the foyer, Axel and Riku made their way out of the house and down the path to the gate, where they proceeded to disappear into the night.
"You're sure the dominants are gone?"
"Yes sir."
"Good. Have you a plan to fetch the twins?"
"One you will find completely flawless, sir."
"Excellent. Then I leave the two of you to execute this plan. Do not fail. The Superior will not tolerate it. This mission must be a success."
Two wolves, a sandy one and a slate-blue one, bowed their heads to that of another wolf, this one a deep ocean blue whose eyes glowed yellow like the intense summer sun. The sandy and slate-blue wolves turned ran swiftly and silently out of the cave they'd had as a rendezvous point, and back into the forest.
The first 24 hours without Riku and Axel weren't too bad. Sora and Roxas occupied themselves by reading in the library or tidying up the mansion. I was a wonder that a place this big hardly got dirty. Not clutter dirty, but general dirty, like dust and cobwebs. They really didn't have much to do but they found things to do.
The second day was much more difficult. It was like the sky was reflecting their mood because it had begun to rain. It wasn't uncommon to have a spring shower around this time of year, but it sure didn't help their moods. The girls were at their shop and therefore unable to keep the twins company and provide entertainment. So on this particularly dreary day, Sora and Roxas found themselves in the library again, this time rearranging the books on the shelves.
"Sora, I just figured something. Being apart from those two really sucks. I mean, I miss Axel like I'd miss the other half of my soul, but I miss Riku too. They're both always around; it just feels so empty and lonely without them." Sora nodded, understanding completely what his brother meant. Sighing, the brunet placed the book in his hand down on the table and wiped his hands on an apron Kairi had made with little star-shaped fruits decorating it.
"Come on Roxas. The clouds are thick and the rain is fresh. Let's go for a short run. Mama said we could if there was no hint the sun would come out today."
Roxas brightened at the thought. He liked the freedom of running through the forest. So, after spending a bit more time putting the books back lest they not arrive before their mothers and get scolded, Sora and Roxas went to change clothes.
Dressed in waterproof trousers that protected their quite pregnant bellies, and loose fitting waterproof tunics (those girls really did think of everything!), the twins headed out into the late afternoon downpour, leaving a note on the library door because that would be the first place the girls would look for them when they got home.
The earth beneath their feet was soft and damp, laden with multiple puddles. Creatures that had been hibernating or away until now had added a multitude of sounds to the forest. Birds called out in the branches; squirrels squeaked and chittered as they went from tree to tree, unfazed by the rain.
Grinning, Sora poked Roxas in the shoulder, shouting, "You're It!" Roxas was a bit startled by the sudden declaration, coming to an abrupt stop. Turning, he spotted his twin sticking his tongue out at him and disappearing into the trees. "Hey, no fair you cheater!" Grinning childishly, Roxas gave chase.
He could hear Sora laugh a bit somewhere ahead of him. How long had it been since they could just let go and have fun? Just be kids and play childish games like tag and hide-and-seek. Roxas was glad he could now, and he'd make sure that his and Sora's kids would get an awesome childhood, unlike their own.
A flash of fear and pain, as if in warning, coursed through Roxas' mind right before a scream ripped through the air. With an anguished gasp, Roxas clutched his stomach, stumbling to a halt on a thick branch. He had to get to Sora. He was in danger! But from what? There'd never been anything in the forest that could hurt them. Or maybe it was a bear that awoke from hibernation. Roxas didn't think anymore; he just ran toward the feeling of his brother.
What he didn't expect to see was Sora sprawled on the ground, groan in pain and clutching at his pregnant stomach. It looked like he'd fallen, but Roxas knew Sora wasn't that clumsy. And he was right. Coming toward his fallen brother were two wolves.
Rain poured down, matting the fur of the wolves as they circled Sora, whose water-soaked hair hid his face, but Roxas could still see the grimace from the brunet's exposed lips. Roxas didn't know what to do, but he wouldn't let Sora become dog chow. Jumping down next to his brother, Roxas bared his fangs at the circling lupines.
The sandy colored one hopped back with a yelp of surprise, but the slate-blue wolf just circled until he was face to face with the snarling vampire. Sora grabbed the leg of Roxas' trousers, effectively diverting the blonde's attention even though Roxas' eyes never left the forms of the wolves. "Roxas, you should've run away. I don't think they're what they appear to be." Roxas was about to ask what his brother meant, but he didn't have to.
The slate-blue wolf almost seemed to smirk as it began to sit back on its hind legs. A moment later, the wolf was gone. Standing in its place was a young man with hair the same color as the wolf growing down into his face to cover one side. Lupine ears stuck up from his head and bushy lupine slate-blue tail protruded from his backside. He didn't seem to care for the rain running down his bare flesh; the only thing he wore was a collar with a small pouch on it. "Well, this saves us the trouble of breaking in to fetch you," the young werewolf said, crossing his arms in front of his chest and smirking enough to show off his own fangs.
The sandy wolf came up beside his companion and also transformed into his human form. This one looked a bit older than the other and was taller. His hair was done in a sort faux-hawk/mullet style and also had the ears and tail of a wolf. He was grinning like he just saw the juiciest steak in the market.
Sora struggled to his feet. Roxas still sensed that his brother was in pain, but Sora's determination wouldn't keep him down. Besides, it would take both their strength to get out of this mess. Oh why did this have to happen now?
"Our Superior has requested your cooperation. Please, come with us quietly or we will have no choice but to use force," the first werewolf droned. The second gave his companion a scandalized look. "Zexion! You're so rude! You have to introduce yourself before making demands. How else are they supposed to trust us?" The first wolf gave an impatient huff and glared at the taller wolf.
Unfazed, the sandy wolf waved at the vampires, exclaiming, "Hey there! My name is Demyx, and this here is Zexion. We really don't mean to harm you, but we really need you to come with us. It's important!"
Sora had a hand Roxas' shoulder for support but he stood strong. His fangs were out in a defensive way, his brow furrowed as he asked, "And why should we help you? You're trespassing on our territory; you knocked me out of a tree in my condition and were even planning on just taking us from our home! Why should we trust the likes of you anyway?"
Demyx looked a bit taken aback by this and couldn't answer. Zexion sighed, seeing that these two stubborn vampires wouldn't be persuaded easily. "We don't want to be rough with you, especially because you are both with child. As well as the fact we need you alive and well. Since you will not come willingly, we must take you by another means."
Not knowing what the two wolves had up their figurative sleeves, Roxas took a protective stance in front of his brother. Demyx's ears flattened in disappointment, but he crouched down, his body fazing back into wolf form. With a determined snarl the sandy wolf lunged at the two vampires.
Sora pushed off of Roxas and grabbed the branch of a tree that was hanging a few feet above them. Roxas knocked the wolf aside, a satisfying yelp escaping the hit creature. Demyx landed upright, shaking off the blow and growling, preparing himself for another attack. Sora hopped down, keeping a wary eye on the sandy wolf, unaware it was just a distraction. Neither vampire noticed Zexion reaching into the pouch around his neck.
"Move Demyx!" Puzzled by the sudden command and the sandy wolf running away from them, Sora and Roxas turned around to see Zexion throw something small their way. They had no time to evade. A glittering smoke burst forth from the little smoke bomb, encasing the two vampires. Within moments, they were unconscious.
Fazing back to human form, Demyx came over to stand beside the two felled vampires. He looked down at them, a little sad. "I wish they would've just come without a struggle. Maybe, we could've been friends." He flinched, feeling cool fingers brushing the bruise that was forming on his side from where Roxas had hit him. Zexion was looking sternly at it, as if reprimanding the bruise for daring to mar the skin of his companion.
"Come. There wasn't much garlic and clove in that smoke to keep them down for long. We must get them to the rendezvous point as quickly as possible," Zexion said, his sky blue eyes narrowing at the task of having to drag the two vampires so far. He picked up the blond one bridle-style, careful of his pregnant condition. Demyx did the same with the brunet. Set for the long haul, the two disappeared into the forest, their feet hardly making a sound.
*Hope no one saw that coming! Of course you did; I'm way too predictable. XD But I hope you liked it and are not looking to kill me. Everything will become clear in the next two or so chapters. I'm actually not sure how long this fic is going to be (hoping for more than 10 chapters), but I want to make it epic. Ok, c'mon! You guys like the rain-soaked naked wolf boys! I know you do. Yes, they are together and yes they have a kid. All will be revealed soon enough. As will the cloud that is Riku's family. I'm still working on back stories for the other characters. Or, do you guys even care for back stories? Let me know in a review (relentless) and I will decide whether or not to do that. Thank you all for reading! Until next time! ^_^*