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It had been three years now since the young consort was stolen from them that fateful winter night. The people had started to give up hope that Prince Derek would ever find his consort before his birthday. They were down to the final year and princesses had started coming from foreign lands to help 'console' the Prince while also hoping to win his hand in marriage.
However their efforts were wasted, while the Prince had kept up with his tasks and took his duties to the Kingdom very seriously if he ever had a spare moment he was out searching for his lost beloved. His map was filled with marked out areas, the places where Harry could be were becoming less and less, and Derek knew that he was close.
Harry smiled as he used the fire to entertain the village children, making it into shapes and moving pictures for them to enjoy. His real goal behind this was to keep them distracted as Cain and Bellion had some time to themselves.
He smiled over at his parents and caught the adoring gazes they gave one another. Through the years the pain in his heart from his separation from Derek had not waned, but he was learning to live with it. He sighed and went back to his 'magic fire' it was past time for these thoughts.
The years had changed the young savior, his wings were still small in ratio to his size, he wore a loose shirt that revealed much of his neck and upper chest, it had a tendency to dip off his shoulders but he liked it that way. He wore many amulets that protected and helped him control his abilities. Bellion had found that as he trained Harry it was harder and harder to keep the growing power under control and so had given him amulets to help channel it. In his hair were many small bags with bells that were powders and potions with multiple purposes. His pants were tight on his slender legs and were made out of tan deer hide he also preferred to go without shoes.
Speed and Jean-Bob had kept with him throughout the years, though they would go off to see if they could find any sign of the Prince, though usually they came back burdened with stories of 'almost there' and 'close calls'. Harry was calm despite all of these missed chances, he had faith in Derek and their love, Derek would find him when the time came and not a moment sooner.
Odette gave the whining princess a bright smile as she said "I'm very sorry that you came all this way, but as I told you before, Prince Derek is out searching for Consort Harry, perhaps you can come back some other time?" She smirked as she slammed the door in the Princess's face.
Normally she would be much more polite; however, this princess had made herself such a nuisance that her own father had told them not to waste time with pleasantries. Odette sighed as she looked at Derek's map, they had to find Harry soon, they simply had to.
Derek had been out for four days, his supplies were almost out but he could feel in his gut that he was close. He knew that if he turned back now he could possibly be missing his only chance to ever see Harry again .He continued on his path, remembering that it was the one he had taken when he had started this search a few years ago. Then, as if the horse had a will of its own it went into the bushes and despite Derek's commands and pulling on the reins it ignored him until they entered a village that Derek had never seen before.
The villagers looked up in shock as the stranger came out of the bushes and into the village center. They slowly surrounded the stranger, wondering why he was here and what he wanted with them. Bellion and Cain came forward first; they were the protectors of this village and would decide if this man was friend or foe.
Cain decided to start off warmly and smiled as he helped the man dismount "Greetings and welcome to our small village traveler, I am Chief Cain of this village, it is not often that we have visitors here." He paused and looked over the man carefully. He as strongly built with broad shoulders, cropped hair; hard blue eyes that were lit with burning determination and his clothes were finely made in the royal colors. It didn't take Cain long to figure out who this man was "You are Prince Derek." He said in shock which was echoed by the villagers around him and one of the small children ran off towards the fire.
Derek was confused by the villager's response but smiled politely at Cain and said "Yes…I am Prince Derek, and I'm sorry to say that we were not aware that your village was here. I am on a quest searching for someone precious to me and I found your village instead."
Bellion stepped forward despite Cain's arm on his shoulder "Yes…you are the Prince, and you have found both our village and your beloved." He blinked as a single tear fell from each eye. "I have dreaded this day, and yet longed for it at the same time."
The shaman's words made no sense to the Prince and his attention was pulled away as the villagers began to talk amongst themselves, parting as a form traveled towards him. When the figure moved into the light of the large fire that lit the center of the village Derek dropped the reins of his horse in shock as he whispered "Harry."
"Harry! Harry! Harry! There's a stranger in the village center! Cain and Bellion are acting strangely and I think that he's the one you've been talking about!" The young child ran to the shaman-in-training's side, his words shocked Harry so deeply that he had to relinquish his control of the small fire. "Derek is here?" He whispered in shock, standing and quickly going to find out the truth for himself. Though he prayed to the gods it was true as he didn't think his heart could take anything else at this point.
Derek and Harry stood perfectly still as they looked at each other. The beloveds that had been waiting for so long to find their match were finally reunited, and neither knew what words to say. Finally, Harry was the one to break the silence as he whispered brokenly "D-Derek." And launched himself into the Prince's waiting arms.
The villagers smiled and slowly returned to their huts, knowing that this was not the time to be nosey. Cain smiled down at Bellion and gently wiped away one of the tears that had fallen. "Come Bellion…there should be no tears, we have been long awaiting this day, and though Harry will leave with Derek he knows that he has a home here." Bellion nodded but said nothing as he buried his face in Cain's strong chest and allowed his powerful Chief to carry him off to their hut to 'comfort' him.
Derek's strong arms surrounded Harry's slender form and held him close with his fierce strength. Neither was able to speak as they merely held each other tightly. Slowly they eventually parted and looked into each other's eyes.
Derek smiled as he cupped Harry's chin "I never gave up looking for you." He leaned in and did what he had been waiting so long to do and kissed Harry tenderly. He moaned at his consort's sweet taste and slowly pushed his tongue in; wanting to explore everything that Harry had to offer him.
Harry shivered as the muscle invaded him, but since it was Derek he slowly relaxed and let his beloved do what he wanted. He wrapped his arms around Derek's neck as they parted "I…have a hut here." He blushed; he had not been close with anyone, saving himself for Derek.
Though Bellion had been sure to give him the Male x Male version of the 'Talk' he knew what to expect. His wide green eyes looked up into Derek's noble blue ones as his beloved took another kiss and murmured "Tonight…I just want to hold you close, nothing more."
Derek couldn't believe that he had his beloved in his arms at long last. It had taken a lot of control not to laugh at Harry's timid suggestion. Even after three years Harry knew what was on Derek's mind and was eager to facilitate it, however, all he wanted tonight was to selfishly spoil Harry. He kissed Harry again, knowing he'd never get enough of the taste.
As they entered his hut Jean-Bob and Speed were wise enough to leave quickly, letting the two loves bask in each other's presence in peace. Once they were alone the tears that Harry had refused to cry slowly dripped down his cheeks as he buried his face in Derek's neck, this time to calm himself rather than his beloved Prince.
Derek closed his eyes at the pain he could feel radiating from his little love, they had been apart for so long that now with Harry back in his arms he wondered how he had ever survived their separation. He held Harry close and together they lay down on Harry's bed. "Shhh…Shh beloved it's alright, I'm here now and I swear I'll never let you leave again."
Harry tried to control his tears but hearing Derek's voice, feeling Derek's touch, and even Derek's scent, all reminded him how alone he had been during these past few years. Derek's strong hands stroked down his back and he kissed Harry gently "Please love…stop your tears….I've missed you so much as well."
Harry sniffled as he tried to control his emotions, remembering his lessons both as a Royal Consort and as a Shaman. He wiped away his tears and smiled up at Derek "I'm sorry…it's just so hard…you're finally with me again…and I've missed you so much…"
Harry didn't need to explain anything more as Derek understood every word from his own miserable experience. He gently cupped Harry's face in his hands "I know…" He felt his own eyes start to mist up but refused to cry, there was nothing to cry about, he had Harry back in his arms again and this time he swore it would remain that way. "I know…"
Harry sat up and kissed Derek tenderly on the lips, smiling as he moaned Derek's tongue stroked against his lips he allowed it entrance, making a little gasp of surprise when the sensation of Derek's tongue in his mouth again became almost overwhelming. Slowly he stroked Derek's tongue with his own and smiled as he tasted his beloved Prince at long last.
Bellion too was being comforted in his love's embrace. Cain didn't understand why Bellion seemed so miserable at Harry reuniting with his beloved, but knew that there was a good reason. "Bellion love, please…don't take this burden all alone, tell me what causes you sadness at such a joyful reuniting." Bellion shook his head, he just wanted Cain's comfort, and he would not burden his love with the truth.
As Derek and Harry kissed it was then that Derek noticed the wings on Harry's back. He slowly pulled away and smiled, in the darkness and poor lighting of the fire he had not been able to see Harry clearly. Now in the light inside of the hut he allowed his hands to explore Harry's new features, stroking his fingers against the feathers and smiling at the moving feathers in his hair. "I knew those feathers were connected to you." His expression became dark as he asked murderously "Did Rothbart do this to you?"
Harry was trembling afraid that now that Derek had found out his extra 'features' that he would no longer want Harry. He remained tense, not sure if Derek had accepted him yet "Yes…the spell to turn me into a swan didn't work right because I'm a wizard…"
Derek nodded at the explanation but continued to explore the feathers. He noticed that Harry was tense and pulled his hands away "Does it hurt when I touch them love?" He couldn't think of another reason for Harry to be so tense. It did become clear though when he felt Harry's tears drip onto him again.
"I…I'm afraid that you won't want me anymore…you went through all the trouble to find me and now I'm not even…I'm not even…" He shook his head he didn't know what he was, if he was fully human just with wings or if he was something else now. He looked down, trembling as he waited for this pleasant dream to come to a crashing end.
Derek frowned darkly and gathered Harry back to him "Harry…I love you, I don't care what features you have, what has happened to you, or what you do, nothing could ever change my love for you, nothing!" He sealed this tender vow with a kiss, refusing to pull back until Harry had relaxed in understanding against him.
Harry smiled he should never have doubted Derek, but their separation had caused him much pain and he had been afraid that he would be with Derek only to have him taken away again. Derek seemed to sense Harry's fear and wrapped his arms around him as he settled them both in the bed.
Derek kissed Harry again and murmured "Let's rest love, tomorrow we'll return to the palace and trust me, when mother finds out that you're alive and well you'll want to have plenty of energy." They chuckled imagining Uberta when she found out Harry was alive. "I wonder what she'll think of my wings…" Harry said nervously but he was put at ease as Derek snorted "She'll turn them into the latest fashion, just see if she doesn't."
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