yaoisthegame, kroscetish, OnlyDarknessAwaits1369, Hanamichi Sakuragi, lcbeastly and Guests thank you as always for patience and wasting time for my fic….

CHAPTER 10

Dread.

He was going to die and he didn't even do anything. Damn it. If he was going to get killed for deflowering the prince he would rather at least do it first!

There was no chance that the fox would stay hidden since he was probably half asleep and unaware of the tragic situation. But still, he had to try. He pushed the balck haed under the covers and looked at the men entering his chamber.

"Sakuragi."

"Your highness..."

"Don't get up. I know about your condition." The king was an older fellow but his face was still a striking copy of Kaede's. Sakuragi held his breath. He could see, and what was even worse FEEL, the prince's hand moving up his high; hot lips were pressing lazy kisses to his ribcage. The movement was clearly visible under the thin blanket and instantly caught Yoshifumi's attention.

"I see... you're not in such a bad shape after all, since you took a woman to your bed. Why don't you let me see her?" The older man was smiling eagerly, while Hanamichi blenched. His heart was in his throat. Beside the king Mitchi stood rooted to the spot with his jaw dropped, not knowing what to do. It was hopeless. Hana grabbed Kaede's hand through the sheets and stopped it half an inch from his manhood.

"It... it's a boy."

At that the king instantly frowned and even took a step back. "Oh... So you share my son's interest. I must say I don't get it..." For a moment he looked extremely uncomfortable but he quickly regained his wits.

"If you're not bedridden after all, then come, let's get out to the balcony and get some fresh air. The evening is warm and very nice." Mitsui jumped to the balcony door and opened it for the king, encouraging him to leave the room sooner. When they both disappeared behind the heavy curtain Sakuragi jumped out of bed and put on a robe. Then quickly he uncovered Kaede's head.

"Get out. Now." He hissed in whisper through his gritted teeth.

"What?" It was unfair how the fox looked so cute when he was sleepy.

"Get out. Your father's here."

"I've heard. I hoped it was a bad dream."

"It's not, so GET BACK TO YOUR ROOM."

Kaede just yawned, but Sakuragi had no more time to waste. Surely the fox didn't really want to see him dead. He would leave, right? He stepped into the balcony and cast one reassuring look at the nervous soldier.

The night really was nice. The air was humid and warm, the moon was shining brightly among the countless stars and the jungle in the far distance hummed softly with the sound of countless waterfalls. Kanagawa really was beautiful.

"So, Sakuragi, I wanted to talk to you for a while now. First and foremost, I wanted to thank you for saving my son's life. For that I will be forever grateful. I wanted to give you back your freedom for what you've done but honestly..." He paused and looked Sakuragi straight in the eyes. "I fear for what would happen to the game if I did. You would leave and all that you've achieved so far would go to waste."

"I... I don't want to stop playing... I could stay..."

"Could you really? Maybe you just try to find a way to get the hell out of here?"

"I have nowhere to go back to." The king sat in the comfortable looking chair and gestured to the other available seat. Sakuragi sat down and pretended he didn't see how Mitsui was trying to discreetly peek into the room to check on the fox.

"Tell me, Sakuragi, how did you become a slave?"

Hanamichi hesitated. If they realised that he was a part of the court of Shohoku they may try to execute him or torture to get information... But he wasn't going to lie either way.

"I was a court guard in Shohoku, serving my king Anzai since I was 16. One day I accidentally discovered a scheme that was supposed to lead to war and bring benefit to certain people. I was framed into assassination attempt and left restrained on the desert to die. A slave merchant had found me there and Akagi was the one who bought me."

"Shohoku?" The king's eyes widened and quickly met Mitsui's for a moment.

"My king..." The soldier dared to interrupt. "With your permission I would like to show him the blade."

"What blade?"

The king sighed. "The blade used to attack my son. It looks like it may come form your country, but we're not sure. Tomorrow Hisashi will show it to you. Will you help me find out who tried to kill my son and why?"

"I'll try. I promise I'll do everything to keep him safe."

"Funny. From hwat I've seen, and also heard from others, you two constantly fight. I thought you're not very fond of each other."

"It's just... fun to rile him up. I like to tease him from time to time, but only because he does everything to get on my nerves, so... I guess that's just the dynamic been the two of us..."

"Yes. I guess you're right. When you got stabbed with that spear he jumped from the loge to-..."

"He what?!" Sakuragi stood from his seat with his fists clenched at his sides.

"He was worried."

"Worried? He's limping! I've seen him favouring one leg during his training. He lied he was fine."

"I guess he sprained his ankle that day if I remember correctly. Sakuragi, my son admires your strength and I know he wants to play kago with you. I think I have no other choice than to leave the decision about your freedom in his hands."

"No!"

"That's what I decided."

"He will never let me go!"

"Then you'll stay here forever."

"Damn you all. I won't help any of you!"

"Then you'll let my son get killed?"

Hanamichi punched the wall, making a dent in it. Of course he didn't want the fox to get hurt. He wanted to protect him, carry him in his arms and fucking pamper! It was so stupid and confusing...

"Show me that blade. If it's marked with our crest then it must belong to a court guard. If I have a blade I can find its owner. I'll find the fucker and kill with my own hands."

Yoshifumi swallowed hard. Those tanned hands looked strong enough to crush a skull. He would rather not be in this man's bad books. It made him wonder how his son could even think about riling this monster up? It was like playing with fire. This man was wild and dangerous, but... somehow, his son had no fear of him. Neither had Sendoh, nor Mitsui... It was a curious thing. He even heard some soldiers talking about their hopes of training kago with the redhead. This man's charisma was a powerful force that could be used! If he were only willing to stay he would fit in just perfectly. Surely Kanagwa could become his new home...

"I'll leave you to your boy now. Have some fun, but first thing in the morning meet me and Mitsui in the meeting hall. Bring Sendoh. He's a politician. He may give us some insight too. Hisashi, gather every person that may have something to say in the matter. Meanwhile, put more guards in front of my son's room."

"Of course, my lord." Mitsui's gaze dropped to the floor.

"You don't sound too convinced."

"There were guards on the game and still, if not for Sakuragi... Maybe we should check more carefully who enters the palace..."

"Maybe?" Sakuragi sounded incredulous. "Check every single person from a stable boy to the queen's court! You should've done that days ago!"
Mitsui's face turned red. He really should have done that.

"I just want my son to be safe. Both of you, talk and do what needs to be done. I would move Sakuragi to his room, but he has that eunuch and... He would probably throw a fit if I even suggested that."

Sakuragi tried hard to not burst out laughing. Mitsui seemed to be in the similar condition, averting his face to hide his smile. Had the prince heard that he would move Sakuragi's stuff this instant.

"Now, rest, my boy. We'll talk tomorrow. Come, Hisashi."

Sakuragi's amusement evaporated instantly as they stepped back into the room.

Of course, his bed wasn't empty at all. Stupid fox didn't even move a muscle! He was still there! Sakuragi was going to rip him a new one for this stunt. That of course providing that he himself lived long enough to do that.

Luckily the king avoided looking at the bed, as if fearing to see something he simply didn't want to see. As soon as the door closed behind his guests Sakuragi grabbed the blanket and unceremoniously ripped it off of the sleeping prince. He almost flabbergasted at the sight that hit him like a ton of bricks. The endless expanse of porcelain white skin made his mouth water and blood rush in his veins. His heart began to hammer pumping all his blood downward to his crotch. The prince was completely naked, lying on his stomach and presenting the slave with a breath taking view of two perfect globes of his deliciously round behind. He stared, as if he had been hypnotized, until he heard an amused chuckle coming from the bed.

"You're not so tough anymore, are you, ahō...?"

Sakuragi tried to look up at the prince's face but his eyes refused to cooperate and totally stayed glued to the lower part of the young royal's body. He wanted to squeeze those globs in his hands, he wanted to graze his teeth over their perfect surface and lick them, kiss, bite and, oh gods... he wanted to push his tongue between them and... do so much more.

With unhidden amusement Kaede watched the bulge growing quickly under Sakuragi's loincloth. It was so big; but the slight fear it made him feel was no match for the overwhelming feel of growing anticipation.

"You are testing my patience, fox... and I'm not a very patient type."
"All bark and no bite." Kaede stretched out on the bed, nuzzling his face into the pillow. "You're MY type, ahō. So shut up and come back to bed. I'm cold." Pale lean thighs moved slightly apart pulling a low growl out from the slave's throat.
"You're going to regret this, fox..." He warned before picking up the discarded blanket and kneeling beside the naked body on his bed.

The prince just chuckled softly. He had no doubt in his mind that the redhead wouldn't hurt him even if Kaede stabbed him in the back. The brunet didn't know from where this unwavering certainty was coming form, but it was there, rooted in his mind, in his heart... He was never so sure about anything else in his life. He never knew what he wanted or what he should do, until he met Hana and everything became clear. He wanted this man and he knew it was the right thing to do. There was no stopping him at this point. There was no force in the world, no law or person that could made him change his mind. He wasn't going to give up because this man was his whole life. He was in Kaede's every thought and every dream. He was his reason to get up in the morning and his warmth when he was falling asleep. He was so completely fixated on that slave that nothing else really mattered anymore. He used to like expensive and beautiful clothes. Now they all looked good only on Hana. He always liked the taste of good food and exclusive dishes, but suddenly their value was measured only in a number of Hanamichi's contented sighs while the slave consumed them.

Was Kaede losing his mind? Probably, but when he was with Sakuragi he felt so safe that he didn't even need to have his brain working... which was good because most of times the only part of him always working around the redhead was between Kaede's thighs.
"Do you often sleep with your slaves, your highness?"
"No, not often. Just every time I'll manage to sneak into your lair! Come here already, you stubborn idiot."
"My bed is not a lair, you fox. You expect me to believe that ou don't sleep with that cute eunuch of yours?" He knew tha Kaede didn't but also felt that it would rile him up. The prince on the other hand decided to be playful.
"What, you're jealous?" He was but he had no right to be. So he couldn't say it.

Kaede was smiling up at him encouragingly, locking his blue eyes with the slave's brown ones. Could it really be that this beautiful creature wanted HIM, a crude warrior and a slave? It looked like it. He came to Hana on his own volition and he had even sneaked on him in the bath once. Hamichi had no doubt in his mind that he was wanted and for the first time it felt right. He wanted nothing more than to pound into that willing body, getting high on Kaede's moans but his body was frozen; his heart hammering in his chest. It was pure fear! Of what? He wasn't sure. It was like being pulled in ten different directions. He was confused beyond his mind and couldn't do anything about it.

Finally, he carefully lowered himself onto the bed, beside the prince, trying to keep a distance between their bodies. Doubts were still nagging at his mind and he just couldn't believe that the prince could ever really be his to take...

"Oh, you've got to be kidding me..." The prince didn't sound amused at all.
"W-what?"
"You're so fucking dense! You drive me crazy!"
"What? What do you want form me? I didn't do anything!"
"And that's your problem! You didn't do anything! I'm naked in your bed! What more do you need to finally figure it out what 'I want from you'?! You're so stupid!"
"I..." It was slowly dawning on the slave that maybe... it really was possible after all...
"Alright, I'll spell it for you, ahō. I am trying to seduce you and from here it looks like it's working." To make his point he grabbed Hanamichi's erection firmly with his hand and squeezed earning a moan. "So, WHAT THE FUCK?! I didn't kick you THAT hard this morning! Damn, you piss me off so much I could strangle you right now, you idiot! You're such a dick! Get the hell out!"

Hanamichi just watched the prince's temper tantrum with his jaw dropped. His blood was running faster with the fox's every word. By the end of his tirade his patience was really wearing thin. His throat dried at the sight of the pure beauty that was angry Kaede Rukawa, and the small caresses he received crushed his walls completely. Still, he managed to tease one more time, with a low, raspy and lustful voice.
"It's my room."
The brunette hesitated, for a moment taken aback, but not by the slave's words. It was his voice. It made him shiver all over; so sexy and so... hot. But he was still angry. The slave was driving him nuts.
"I don't care! Get out!"

But Hanamichi had no intention of listening to his rambling anymore. The tam was broken. He grabbed the smaller man, turned him onto his back and crushed his lips with his own, pinning him down to the bed.
Kaede's mind went completely blank; his anger and weeks of frustration instantly forgotten when a warm slick tongue slid into his mouth to make the connection between the two of them even deeper. His hands moved on their own and wound their fingers in the red mane, holding Hanamichi's face in place. He needed it to last longer, much longer. He wanted it to never end. He welcomed the slave's tongue in his mouth and sucked on it for all he was worth. Sakuragi was growling dangerously making Kaede shiver in delight.

With the prince writhing in pleasure underneath him Hanamichi was losing his mind too. Kaede was wriggling trapped by the bigger man's body, trying to free his legs. Hana let him do it to lessen the friction of their bodies but realised his mistake immediately when the milky pale limbs circled his waist, bringing their throbbing members even closer.

"Fuck...!"

Hanamichi couldn't stop the cry that ripped out of his mouth. It felt too good. He couldn't stand it. And how was he supposed to refuse that? He was just a man... and this was heaven. He started to kiss and lick Kaede's neck, making the boy moan and cry out in pleasure, with no shame and no restraints. Sharp nails drew bloody lines over the slave's back, only stopping when they reached the bandages. When he sucked on the cute pink nipple the prince's body started to spasm warning the redhead of approaching its limits. Hana instantly moved his face away.
"No..." The smaller man's protest sounded so desperate and painful that Hana's eyes widened in shock. Kaede was holding him whole with his every limb, keeping him in his warm, sweet embrace, kissing his chin, face and collar bone. It all felt so good that Sakuragi decided that he wouldn't mind dying for this. At least he would die really fucking happy! He wanted to burry himself deeper in that delicious heat even if it were to be the last thing he did.

"Now you've done it, fox. You've had your chance to escape. Now, you'll see why coming to the gladiator's bed buck naked is not a very smart thing to do for a cute prince."

Kaede wanted to comment, to say that he couldn't fucking wait to see, but his mind was clouded by the orgasm that was about to come before Sakuragi stopped it refusing him the pleasure he craved so bad. Hanamichi was towering over him promising to make his dreams come true. His naked torso was filling Rukawa's line of vision and his smell was too damn arousing to stand. Even without so much desired friction Kaede simply couldn't hold it anymore and with a pitiful sob started to cum surprising his partner in a very comical way. Hanamichi surely didn't expect his threat to have THIS effect on the stuck up prince.

"I can't fucking believe how selfish you are…"

"Shut up, ahō." Kaede was still a shivering mess, so Sakuragi lay down on him, rocking his hips, grinding his erection into Kaede's sperm covered crotch. And he was holding him, kissing the prince's face, his trembling lips and still closed eyes, secretly adoring how the brunette leaned into his every touch. But, no matter how cute the fox was, Sakuragi was still rock hard and he wanted nothing more than to fuck the fox into oblivion. His kisses became more aggressive and passionate, ravishing Kaede's neck and earning a low moan from the man beneath him.

Kaede was still high on his orgasm when he felt the slave's lips, tongue and teeth move from his neck to his nipples. His cock, which still didn't go completely flaccid even after he released his seed, perked up again, almost instantly filling back with his boiling hot blood. Damn how he wanted to feel those lips on it… just the thought made him shiver again and moan. He arched up his body to get closer to the slave who now seemed to finally gave in. The friction was wonderful, but there was some ugly cloth spoiling it terribly, so reached down and ripped it off of Sakuragi's hips. The man growled dangerously again and Kaede gasped when the slave's sharp teeth suddenly bit down into his shoulder. He almost came again just from that. He was a panting sweat covered mess again, and it took Sakuragi just a few minutes to reduce his proud persona to something so helpless.

"Fuck… Hana…" He wanted MORE!

Hanamichi wanted to cum. He didn't care if it was inside or outside of the fox. He just wanted some relief. But just then the head of his cock started to rub over the cleft between the prince's buttocks… He wanted in… His hand sneaked between their bodies and touched the puckered entrance with one cum covered finger. It was soft like satin and so tiny… would feel so tight… and so good. It was opening for him and closing in rhythm with Kaede's ragged breath and rapid heartbeat.

He pressed on.

Kaede gasped bracing himself for what was about to come. He forced his body to relax expecting some excruciating pain but Sakuragi's finger just slid in easily in one swift motion making Kaede blush like crazy. It was in him, and moving, rubbing and…

"Aah…!" Kaede couldn't help it and moved his hips to get the finger even deeper.

Hanamichi frowned. To think that he was afraid to 'deflower' the prince, while the boy seemed quite used to it already. Damn, he was so naïve to expect the fox to be a virgin… silly him.

"Ah! What…? What was that?"

Hanamichi snorted. "Like you wouldn't know…" He rubbed Kaede's prostate again.

"Fuck… what was that? Don't stop…."

"Don't tell me your lovers had never reached it…" Who was the prince sleeping with up until now.

"You're my first so just… shut the hell up and do it again."

"I don't believe you're a virgin."

"I guess not anymore since you're knuckles deep in me with your fingers, ahō!"

Kaede's face fell slightly as the reality began to dawn on him. He was going to give himself to this man and there was no doubt in his mind about it. Was he crazy? Hana was a brute. Kaede knew it hurts the eunuchs when they are taken. It would surely hurt him too but he just wanted to give it to Hanamichi, to see his face in the moment f ultimate ecstasy and finally to make him want more. He would make Hana want him… only him. And it didn't really matter how much it was going to hurt.

"Are you serious?"

"I know it's going to hurt…" He turned his head away. He didn't want to ask the slave to be gentle. He wanted Hana to just do it already. But Hana kissed him instead and touched everywhere he could reach. Then suddenly he was out of his view and Kaede felt him between his legs. He was…

"Stop!" But he didn't stop. The damn slave just NEVER did anything Kaede told him to do. He ignored Kaede's squirming and held him in place thrusting his tongue into the fox. He sucked and licked making the passage all wet and sticky… And then he was suddenly back up kissing Kaede's neck, his cock slowly prodding at the prepared hole. Kaede hugged him, enjoying how this strong muscled body felt in his arms and once again tried to not clench his muscled. This time it was painful. He wanted to push it out but he didn't. He waited for it to end quickly but the slave once again seemed to do everything to piss him off. Instead of doing what he needed to do, the bastard just waited.

"What the hell are you waiting for?"

"For you." He lifted himself up a bit and his hands started to touch Kaede, bringing his dying erection back to life, all the while pressing deeper into the fox until he reached the magic spot again.

"Hana!"

Finally! It was the fox who was increasing the tempo of their movements, writhing in the pleasure he was so hell bent on giving. He would later chid himself in his mind for not trying harder to please Hana, but it was just impossible to run from this overwhelming pleasure that the slave was giving him. It made all his thoughts evaporate and all that was left was Hanamichi. He was everywhere inside and outside and he was Kaede's heaven…

Yes, it really was something worth dying for, Hana was sure of that. The moment he saw Kaede's face contorted by pleasure, with his lips parted, moaning his name all doubt were gone. He would stay the slave of this man forever, no matter the circumstances . He would be forever a slave of those lips, this pale skin, and those thighs… He was already lost even before that, wasn't he? He willingly saved the boy's life, sacrificing his own without second thought… and now what? Stupid fox…

He was lying curled up against Hanamichi's stomach, with his sleeping face dangerously close to the slave's cock. Hana couldn't sleep with him lying there so he pulled him up to the pillow.

The brunette's eyes slid open and he instantly draped his arms and legs around his man. He didn't mean to fall asleep right after. It was an accident.

"Did you like it?" He mumbled into Hanamichi's neck.

"Did I like it? Seriously? Do you have to even ask?"

Kaede sighed. Hana liked it. It was good. But… It was not how it was supposed to be. It was supposed to be uncomfortable and painful. Instead it was ridiculously good and pleasurable. It made Kaede forget his purpose. It was supposed to make Hanamichi want him. It was supposed to be his card in this game between them. Instead it made Kaede want Hana even more. He expected to feel some shame and regret for doing what they did but all he could feel was a desire to do it again. It was supposed to be something to chain Sakuragi to him but instead it became just another chain for Kaede…

He climbed on the slave's torso and kissed him lazily.

"Do you want more?"

Sakuragi's eyebrows went up on his forehead in disbelief making the prince smile. The fox was going to play some more with the redhead. He wanted to touch his cock. It was bigger than Kaede's and it was strangely attractive and tempting. He wanted to taste it. He wanted to feel it grow and harden in his hand. He wanted to touch and kiss every scar on Hana's body. He wanted to learn what the man liked, how and where. He had a long way to go with all this but it was fine, because Sakuragi was HIS.

…

Mitsui picked his discarded clothes from the floor and smiled at Akira's sleeping face. The scar on his temple was not even an inch long but the idiot acted as if it was an almost deadly blow…

The soldier kissed it gently.

Last night Sendoh forced him to sleep in his bed promising that he wouldn't touch him. Then of course he made this innocent face ad fucked him into oblivion. Bastard.

But it was impossible to stay angry at him. He was… just so… adorable was the only word that could describe it.

Hisashi put his clothes on and left the chamber. He tried not to smile. It would look creepy. He was normally frowning, especially this early in the morning. His bottom hurt like hell but it only made him want to smile even more and he couldn't help it. He had a long day ahead of him but still, he couldn't remember when was the last time he felt so relaxed and refreshed. Nothing could possibly spoil his mood now.

He moved straight to the prince's bedroom to call him for breakfast and help prepare for the first training session. He entered the room and wondered why and how could he even expect Kaede to be there…

Tsuzuku.

(sorry, I had to end it somewhere…)