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"Mm, Luddy," cooed Feli in between kisses, giggling when Ludwig nipped at the junction of his neck and shoulder before the blond trailed his lips along his jaw. He giggled again, "Lud—" Ludwig silenced him with one last kiss and finally pulled away, making sure to keep some sort of physical contact. Feli noticed this and smiled sadly, "I'm really here, Luddy. This is real."

Ludwig brushed his fingers over his face just to confirm one last time. His finger pads traced the smooth skin of Feli's cheek, briefly dancing across his now flushed lips, down his neck until it stopped over his heart. The rhythmic beating under his fingers assured him that, yes, Feliciano Vargas was indeed with him and this hadn't been some beautiful dream.

"I'm sorry," said Ludwig as he laced their fingers together, "I just…I thought I would never see you again."

"It's ok. I thought the same, but," Feli gently squeezed his hand, "I did dream. I'm so happy I found you."

"Me too, liebe."

It was only then that Feli caught sight of a familiar golden band around Ludwig's ring finger. The Vargas family seal was stamped onto it just like the ones his grandfather had given Lovi and him before his departure all those years ago. Ludwig noticed that Feli was staring at it and he moved to take it off but Feli stopped him, "Don't. He gave it to you, didn't he?"

"I…yes. Before the ship went down."

"Then it's yours."

There was a brief moment of silence between them as they each took in how much the other had grown. On Ludwig's part, Feli noticed that he had grown to be just as tall, if not a little taller, as Wolfgang. He tried to stifle a chuckle. Wouldn't Gilbert be amazed? The man would probably grumble about how his sweet little West had grown up to be taller than him.

'And more muscled,' thought Feliciano as he reached out to touch Ludwig's arms.

"E-excuse me," called Michelle from the door. She bowed before Feli and Ludwig, "I hate to intrude, my lords, but if you are feeling better, Sun Child, then you are free to go." When she stood up she smiled warmly at the duo, "I'm sure you two have so much to catch up on. I don't think a medical hut is the best place to do so."

The brunette winced at a sudden scream from behind her, "Eh, not to mention that one of my patients is in labor and we kind of need the room for—"

"Say no more," said Ludwig. He slowly stood up and started to remove the bed sheets, stumbling a bit as he did so.

Feli was quick to help him, "Let me do this, Tesoro."

"Danke."

Quickly switching the sheets on the bed, and preforming a blessing on the woman—she had practically begged him to when she realized that he was in there, and Feli really had no choice but bless her to the best of his abilities—he looped his arm around Ludwig and together they wandered onto the streets of El Dorado. As they took turns telling each other stories about their life growing up, Ludwig couldn't help but stare at Feli from the corner of his eye.

The Italian had grown to be so handsome…there was no way that he hadn't caught the eye of a pretty girl or another guy back home. Misplaced jealousy suddenly curled itself in his belly at the thought of a faceless man or woman touching Feliciano. What had they done with him, he wondered.

Ludwig shook his head in shame. What did it matter if Feliciano had had lovers growing up? He was allowed to, after all everyone thought he was dead. After all he had had one…

Never mind the circumstances of why he had allowed himself to seek comfort in someone like him, or the fact that it had only happened once, any and all residual jealousy drained away to sadness. What would Feli think of him if he were to find out? Would he still want him? Did he even want him to begin with or had their childhood games only been that? Games?

Given the fervent kisses they'd just exchanged, he felt safe enough to assume that no, they had not been games and yes, Feli did very much want him. Then again that could've just been a knee jerk reaction to seeing each other again…

"Ve," called Feli as he released his arm so they could hold hands instead, "Luddy are you ok?"

Ludwig glanced down at Feli's face, taking in the concern and sighed before pulling him towards a bench outside the little building he used to teach children Spanish. He took a deep breath and said, "I love you, Feli."

A look of absolute joy broke our onto Feli's face, "I love you, too, Luddy! Ever since we were bambini playing house with Lovi and Gilbert." Grinning, he toyed with their matching rings, "We're kind of married now, aren't we? Don't worry, we can make a little ceremony for just us if you want. Lovi can—"

"But there was someone else," blurted Ludwig suddenly. He gripped Feli's hand tightly hoping that he wouldn't let go of his. At his silence, Ludwig's heart couldn't help but break a little, "Please say something."

"Uh—um…"

"Feli?"

"Is he—er, or she, still in your—"

"Nein!" Ludwig shook his head rapidly, "It only happened once a few years ago during a festival for the god of rain and lightning, Tlaloc. I didn't know how strong one of the elixirs that I needed to drink was and…well that particular day wasn't my best." Blinking back tears, Ludwig covered his face, "I'd already blessed a few sacrifices before but this time it had included a family my adopted parents and Antonio had been close to. I tried my best to spare them but I'd already convinced Adrian to spare a lot of people that quarter, I couldn't do it again.

"I felt so guilty, Feli, and so ashamed of what I did. I couldn't help but wonder how someone as sweet and good as you could bare to even look at me if you ever found out that I sent a family to a painful death. And he was there, and he was always after me, especially since he knew I was supposed to be yours and—a-and…Feli, I was very lonely that night." Ludwig ran his hands down his face and risked looking at Feli, "I'm so sorry, liebe. I—"

"Stop Ludwig." Feliciano pulled out a handkerchief from his pocket and wiped Ludwig's tears, "its ok."

"But—"

"Luddy, it was a onetime thing. It's ok." Smiling softly, Feli ran his hands through Ludwig's hair, down his neck and massaged his shoulders, "As you said, that happened years ago. Did it mean anything to you?"

"No," said Ludwig firmly, "I just wish that I hadn't done it."

Feli stared at him before frowning, "Did this person…force you?"

"No."

"Did they hurt you in anyway?"

"No, Antonio found me before we actually did anything but still... Honestly, it hurt more knowing that I almost did something like that with someone who wasn't," Ludwig trailed off with a blush.

"Who wasn't me," finished Feli with a matching red flush. At the German's nod, he hugged him tightly, "Ve~ I'm sorry, Luddy. I should've –"

"Don't Feli. Don't try thinking about what you could've done or what I could've done, it doesn't change what's already happened."

Feli reached down to hold Ludwig's hand again, "You're right. I want you to listen to your own words, too, Tesoro. We can't change what's already happened, but maybe we can change what will happen in our future."

"You mean…"

"I love you, Ludwig. Even when I thought you were dead, I never stopped. There were days when things were rough for Lovi and me, and I wanted nothing more than to see you again. I knew that there was only one way and if it weren't for my brother, I probably wouldn't be here in this beautiful place with you." Feli stopped himself. Lovi hadn't exactly given him a proper answer when he asked if it was ok to take Ludwig back home with him but his reaction was enough to give him a clue. There was no way in hell his older brother would be ok with him promising Ludwig a ride back.

But there was also no way in hell he was going anywhere without Ludwig. Feli tightened his fingers around Ludwig's before bringing the back of his hand to his lips. No way in hell was he going to leave his heart behind.

Sniffing, Ludwig laughed and tugged Feli back up, "Come on! I want to show you the city. It's so beautiful, isn't it? This building behind me is where I teach the little ones how to speak Spanish."

"I knew it had been you," said Feli with a giggle. He laced their fingers together and allowed Ludwig to pull him along, "Did you teach them Italian and German, too?"

"No, only to Antonio. Adrian thinks that Spanish is the language of the Gods which is why he had me teach everyone how to speak it. You know…for when the gods came, they would be able to communicate."

"Is Adrian his real name? That doesn't really sound…you know, like something from around here. It's actually Greek slash Italian, I think."

Ludwig smirked, "Nein, it's something I started calling him. Told him it was what the Gods called him, heh but really its cause I couldn't pronounce his real name."

"So you chose 'the dark one'?"

"It suits him," said the blond with a shrug. And really, it did. The man had a terrible aurora around him that it made it seem as if he were constantly shadowed by negativity. If you couldn't feel it just standing next to him, then you could definitely see it through his actions.

Feli glanced around the city and took note of how empty it was. He frowned, "Ve…Luddy?"

"Hm?"

"Where is everyone?"

"Uh, well, that's…" Ludwig glanced around as well, barely realizing that his little love had a point. The usually busy market hadn't even been closed properly, there were still stands open with their merchandise spread about the tables. Frowning, the blonde tried to think if today something special was on the calendar, "I actually have no idea, liebe."

They walked further into the city where Ludwig spotted Miguel standing with a bored expression. Tensing, he tried to pull Feliciano in the opposite direction before the Italian could see him as well, "Why don't we—"

Feli's eyes lit up, "Oh! Oh, let's go ask him." Dragging Ludwig along, Feli bounced up and down in Miguel's face, "Ciao~"

"Uh…" Fear crept into Miguel's stomach as he glanced between Feli and Ludwig. Had the Sun Child told their God about what happened between them? Bright amber eyes starred right into his, making him sweat nervously. What did ciao mean anyway? Was it a curse? Was he going to lose his bits because he nearly soiled his soul mate?!

"Where is everyone," asked Feliciano curiously, ignoring how uncomfortable Miguel was. He smiled up at Ludwig, the corners tilting down a fraction when he finally noticed how uncomfortable he was. But before he could ask him why, Miguel answered him.

"They're indoors, sir, so that the city could be cleansed. As you ordered."

Feli frowned in confusion, "Cleansed?"

"Indeed, my lord, so that the age of the jaguar may begin. As you ordered."

Opening his mouth to ask what he meant by that, Feli was jostled by a civilian as he tried to run back into his home. Ludwig helped him regain his balance but Feli gently nudged him away to run after the guards that was close on the poor man's heals. What the hell was going on here?

The Italian jogged up to the guards just as they were going to beat the man, "Hey! What are you doing? Stop that!" Feli pushed his way past them and stood protectively in front of the man, the commotion drawing out curious bystanders from their homes.

"B-but my lord," stuttered Miguel nervously, "anyone caught disobeying your orders must be punished. A-as you ordered."

Seeking out Ludwig's hand Feli glared at the ground, "It seems I've been giving out too many orders, haven't I?"

"Yes, my lord, but we don't mind. My uncle Itzcóatl—er, I mean, the high priest Adrian, has made your will for us perfectly clear."

"I see." Annoyance churned inside Feliciano's belly and he made sure that Miguel new it. Snapping his eyes back up to meet his he lifted his chin, "Ok, well here's a new order. Take the day off and if you see any El Dorado citizen going about their business, you are to leave them be." When the guards made no move to do as he asked, he puffed his cheeks out, "Well don't just stand there like idiots, go do as I said." Grinning at the two baffled guards he added in a kinder voice, "Besides, don't you guys have a cutie you'd rather spend this day with?"

Flushing themselves, they scurried to do just that, leaving Miguel to study Feliciano before finally taking his leave. When they were out of sight, Feli turned back to the paralyzed man on the floor with warm eyes. He offered his hand to him, "Are you alright? They didn't hurt you did they?"

They man trembled in fear and darted his eyes between the Italian's hand and Ludwig who smiled at him gently and nudged his head at Feli. Misinterpreting what the sun child meant, the man pulled off his gold earrings and shoved them into Feli's hands before running away. Feli blinked in confusion, "Ve? Luddy, was it something I said?"

Ludwig shook his head and picked up the earrings to sit them next to a small monument to the god of water, "Nein, liebe. The people here were taught to fear you by Adrian. I'm honestly rather surprised though, since I taught them that you and your brother were gentle gods. Well…you at least are."

"Lovino can be gentle when he wants." Chuckling, he maneuvered their hands so that they could lace their fingers, "Remember when we would play house? You, me, Gilbert and Lovi?"

Ludwig led them towards an alley that would take them to the river with a grin, "Of course! You were my husband and Gilbert was our son. And—"

"And Lovi our puppy," they said in unison before falling into a fit of giggles. Ludwig's fingers unconsciously tightened around Feliciano as if his body still needed a reminder that this wasn't just some beautiful dream. Or that he had actually died and the gods had granted him this paradise of an afterlife.

Shaking his head, Ludwig was about to propose that they go to his home when Feli suddenly perked up at seeing another person outside. He dragged Ludwig towards an elderly man who didn't react to his presence. Ludwig bent down and whispered, "This is Itotia. He's blind but makes beautiful string instruments. Why don't you talk to him?"

Feliciano knelt down before him and hugged his knees, "Ciao~"

Itotia's dark leathery hands slowed in their work before he called out to Ludwig in his native language. Ludwig's voice, responding back kindly, sent a warmth through Feliciano that he never thought he'd feel again. Sighing happily, Feli tried again, "Ciao, Signore Itotia~"

The elderly man closed his eyes and smiled back, "You honor me, my lord. I've heard tales of you and Lord Lovino since I was a bambino as you say. When the sun child arrived to us from the sea and told us of your arrival I was excited, especially with everything he told of you and your brother. I only wish that I had my sight so that I may witness your glory first hand."

A single tear rolled down the elderly man's cheek but before he could wipe it away in embarrassment, he felt a warm hand upon his face, a thumb wiping it away. He held his breath in awe, far too stunned to even attempt to believe that his god, the sun god of all beings, had done something so human—so wonderfully human— to a mere mortal like him.

"Please don't cry," breathed Feli, "it makes me sad that I can't give you sight. I—" Well he couldn't very well tell the old man that he was a fraud…Quickly thinking on his feet, he said, "My powers can't return something like that as much as I would love to. But you don't need vision to witness my glory. I…my glory resides within you."

The Italian held Itoltia's hands in his and gently squeezed, "It is in the food you eat and the warm water you bathe in. It is in the art you create, the music that is made from your sun kissed hands." To prove his point he gave a soft kiss to the tops of both hands before placing them upon the unfinished instrument. He watched in delight as the hands moved quicker to finish assembling what looked like a guitar.

"Y-you kissed my hands, my lord," exclaimed Itoltia, a wide smile on his face, "Lord Feliciano, I could die right now and yet I would still be happy to have been blessed by you in such a way!" As soon as he finished his work, he shoved the instrument into Feli's hands, "Here, please, as a token of my adoration for you."

Feli blushed, "Oh! Ve, I don't—"

"I insist, my lord. It would make me happier to know that the Sun god is in possession of my work."

Ludwig gave an encouraging nod to Feli and the Italian gave in, "Grazie! I'll treasure it forever." He plucked a few notes and giggled, "It sounds lovely. Ciao~" He followed after Ludwig until the blond found them a nice little spot under the shade of trees and other vegetation. The blue and gold tile seemed even brighter in this particular court yard, smaller variations of the colors making up a mosaic of water and golden fishes. Feli sighed, "I don't know how I feel about this whole God business."

"I know it's strange but you aren't harming any one," said Ludwig as he watched curious citizens come a little closer to them. He continued in Italian, "It was mother's—well Antonio's mother's idea. Call it selfish but she did it to save me and her family. As one of the sun God's, your, spouse, I had a lot of influence. One of it being able to spare lives during sacrifices. Plus, I think the people are rather fond of you and Lovino."

Ludwig motioned to a group of bystanders who had stepped out of their home to get a better look at the couple. The whispered amongst each other and smiled knowingly at their sun child. Feli beamed at them and struck a few playful chords which sent the children ablaze with joy as they dared to come closer. Soft hoof steps echoed down the alley and Johann peered curiously at the scene, giving a gentle nicker at the people so that they could clear a path to his master.

"Ah, there you are," chirped Feli. He grinned at his horse and nodded to the children, "Would you like to play with them?"

Standing up to stretch, Ludwig stroked his fingers through the horse's mane, "Whose this?"

"Johann. Isn't he handsome?" Feliciano offered his guitar to a man who was eyeing it appreciatively and helped a little girl onto Johann's back, "He reminded me of you."

"How so?"

He made sure that the child was securely holding onto Johann's reign before turning back to Ludwig, "He has your pretty eyes~"

Blushing, Ludwig shook his head and pulled Feliciano away, "Don't say things like that…it's embarrassing."

"Ve~" Feli waved goodbye to the jovial crowd and followed after Ludwig.

His beloved's embarrassment quickly evaporated, getting overtaken with eagerness to show Feliciano his home. Along the way, he learned that the Italian had developed a passion for knowledge concerning the sciences, botany in particular, so he made sure to take to see all the plants in El Dorado. Feli carefully plucked samples and pressed them into his book for later research. Ludwig was about to point out another flower when Feli suddenly ran past him and into another corridor where a man was feeding a flock of multicolored birds.

Shaking his head fondly, Ludwig followed him and asked the man for a bowl of bird feed so Feli could feed them as well. The grains attracted some of the larger birds who startled the Italian when they lowered their heads to eat straight from his hands. A warm childish delight shone from Feli's making but it slowly dimmed when the birds walked away after eating their fill.

Not wanting to see it die so soon, Ludwig thanked the man for letting them feed the birds and pulled Feliciano towards the waterfront. He grinned at Feliciano and said, "If you think those birds were big, just wait till you see the turtles. This one is Antonio's."

They stopped before stone steps and Ludwig slipped out of his sandals and took the first step down hit a small gong. He offered his hand to Feliciano, "Come on."

Feli took his own shoes off and took Ludwig's hand, "Where is it?"

And just as he asked, a heard emerged from the water. The turtle blinked lazily before emerging completely upon recognizing Ludwig. Feli's eyes widened, "Woah, she's huge! How old is she?"

"Well, according to Antonio, she's been in his family for four generations, so…"

"She's pretty~"

"Hop on."

"Ve?"

Ludwig produced a small pouch with dried fruit and gave some to the turtle, murmuring in El Doradian, "Will you take us down the river to the Azul district?"

Chirping, the turtle took her snack and allowed Ludwig and Feliciano onto her back. The sudden movement when the turtle started to move forward accidently made Feliciano jerk forward but Ludwig was quick to catch him. Exchanging smiles, Feli watched as the blond excitedly pointed out all his favorite places they passed by. It was his turn to see the raw childish glee in Ludwig's eyes and Feli couldn't help but stare in enthrallment instead of paying attention.

But really, how could he?

Even with all the riches all around him, even with everything he ever wanted at his fingertips—wealth, new things to study, and adventure—he was content with just watching Ludwig talk. And the people here! Oh, god, the people.

As soon as the couple reached the other side of the riverbank, they were eagerly welcomed by another group of El Doradians and lead to the center of the square where they presented him with small blue tile. They looked him expectantly. Feli glanced at his tile then at the beautiful celestial design before him in different shades of blue tiles when it suddenly became clear what they wanted.

"Ah, okie dokie!" He knelt down and carefully positioned the final tile, "There~"

"P-please, my lord," said one of the guards from earlier. He bashfully glanced at his partner before motioning to the tile, "would you do us the honor of...um…" Glancing at his partner again he made a flicking motion with his finger in a silent question to know what the word he was looking for.

Feliciano knew what he meant and chuckled, "Of course." Gently flicking the first tile over, the gold sheen of their bellies fell over and turned the night into day. Pride in seeing the Vargas sun loom over the golden tiles, Feli smiled at the guard, "It's beautiful~"

"Y-you think so, my lord?"

"Of course! Grazie. Really, from the bottom of my heart."

The El Doradians cheered; pleased that they could make their God happy in a way that didn't involve gutting one of their own or another horrific method Adrian liked to sacrifice them in. They followed after him and Ludwig as they were suddenly dragged to the royal court yard by Máximo's children where the youngest boldly threw a ball at Feliciano.

Not expecting it, Feli didn't react in time and the small leather ball hit him on the head.

A sudden hush fell over them all, tears misting over the child's eyes in fear of retribution from either the sun child for harming his beloved or from the sun god himself but none came. Instead Feliciano tossed his head back and laughed, "Ve, don't worry, little one! Here," he rolled the ball onto the top of his foot and kicked it up so he can keep it in the air with quick little kicks with his knees, "I'm ready this time~ Try to go easy on me." He winked up at Máximo, who smiled warmly at the scene and motioned to all the children, "I don't think even a simple sun god like me can take on so many fierce little warriors."

Ludwig leaned against the blue and gold brick wall, not minding the coolness upon his skin, and watched fondly as Felciano played with the little ones. His time here spent seeing and learning the ways of a whole new world in a way only his father and Romulus dreamed they could've had the chance to, changed his way of viewing life. Hell look at him. Here he was barefoot and dressed in a nothing but a cloth which was definitely something he'd never imagine he'd be seen out in public when he was a child. His hair was loose and hanging in his eyes, though he suspected that Feliciano liked it this way. But despite his outward appearance and more, what he considered to be, pagan ways of belief, one thing still remained the same.

The ball hit the wall over him and Feliciano cheered for the child who apparently scored the point against him. Eye's drooping with content, Ludwig didn't even care that the people were whispering amongst themselves, exchanging gleeful words of gratitude that they could witness the love between their Sun Child and Sun God.

He didn't care because how could he? It was true and with out question. He loved him.

Laughter rose from the royal court yard and into Adrian's temple. Rolling his eyes, he stepped away from his nephew and looked out his window, sneering at the sight of Máximo and his people enjoying themselves in the presence of Ludwig and Feliciano. However, his mild disgust was replaced with confusion when he saw Feliciano playing with the children.

Adrian flipped through the pages of the book he was reading and frowned. The images inside showed the Sun Gods playing, true enough since they were the creators of the game, but they were shown playing with other blood thirsty beings or at least ones similar in nature. Clicking his tongue, he straightened his attire, "This isn't what I expected at all. Lord Feliciano is far too soft on these peasants. Perhaps Lord Lovino will enlighten me on this matter."

He ignored his Miguel's questioning gaze and made his way to the Sun God's temple.

Happy New Years! I'm very sorry for taking a while to get this up. I hope you guys didn't lose interest T_T I really wanted to focus on my nursing school, which thankfully I managed to get all A's. 2015 was a rough and interesting year..a lot of things happen, some good, some bad...mostly bad. I hope that this year is better though, not just for me but for all of us~

I'm sorry that this story is mostly Gerita, well this chapter at least. Lol, but I know that a lot of you guys were eager to see their reunion and here it is, at long last. I feel like I could've done more to make their date better but I kind of started to feel guilty because this was supposed to be a spamano fic and low and behold, my love for Gerita took over it. I want to do a Aladdin one though after this maybe, and that one for sure is going to be pure Spamano. What do you guys think? I had also wanted to write a Pocahontas Prucan/USUK as a sequel to this one. Either one will do but please let me know which one you guys would prefer to read first.

I hope I can get another chapter up before school starts up again

~Until Next Time

HeroineOfDarkness: Thank you for understanding ^_^ Actually you made me feel better about going at my own pace. Lol, and don't worry. Lovi will be embracing the Antonio next chapter alright ;D lol!

maryranstandler1: Thank you! Also, I saw on your tumblr that you had an idea for Gerita, what is it? If you don't mind sharing that is ^^

VivaAmerica: Lol, yes he did! Exciting doesn't even cover it...lol I got mugged on my last day of school and since it was finals week, there were hardly enough parking which meant I had to park further away in the garage.

pastaadict: haha! Thank you for your support and patience with me and the stories. Hearing from you and all my regular reviewers always make me really happy!

romanos-curl: Oh no, I completely understand =) School comes first, as it should. Lol, don't be embarrassed. I've cried while writing some scenes and I think that's even more embarrassing. I'm not sure if your following/reading Love Has No Recipe but the amount of times I cried and laughed at my own stupid creations in that fic is ridiculous lol! Oh my gosh! His back muscles and the wine! I can't write what they were doing in detail but I think I may do it as a separate little dirty fic cause, my god, the vision I have for it 0.0 lol, I'll give you more spamano interaction next chapter. The tame version, though lol