Thank you for all to be here! This is the next chapter, they are in the underwater kingdom now and there are more things to live :D
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Caution: just minor kissing ^^
The prince looks at his father with tears in his eyes, but trying to suppress all that he is feeling, trying to keep the protocol. He is about to swim to his father's side when he finds himself in the arms of none other than his father.
"Don't you ever dare to do that again!" Sakumo says with gritted teeth; his emotions roll around the place, making the other males stand back. Iruka wants to draw his sword to protect his prince, but he knows he can't do that, the king would never harm his own flesh and bone.
Kakashi trembles in his father's arms and buries his face in the other's shoulder, hugs him sobbing; he understand the strong emotions, the raw anger coming off his father is because of him, because of his childish actions, he hurt his father and is causing him to do something shameful, show his emotions in the open.
"Father, I am sorry, please," sobs Kakashi, not wanting to see his father humiliated because of him.
"Shhh," says his father hugging him, taking in his son's scent mixed with the smell of dry land and the Uchiha people. He takes in the special scent of his son, of the blood of his mother; he almost lost the precious son of his beloved Akemi.
Jiraiya looks at the academy instructor and signals him they need to go out. Iruka nods jerkily and walks slowly out of the hall, looking one more time at his sweet Kakashi. The pain is so overwhelming.
The king lets go of his little son and looks at him; the prince is sniffling trying to control his crying. Sakumo touches his face and his hair; the prince is so surprised for the action and lets a quiet sob out, his father is touching him, he doesn't say a thing just tries to stop the tears that are flowing in the salty water. The prince just closes his eyes and lets a soft smile grace his face. The king smiles too, he still feels the pain for all the ordeal caused, but he is also glad his son is back and in good shape.
Sakumo admires the light pink colour in his son's face, that must be because he was on land in the Uchiha's land; he touches his son's shoulders and examines his body for any visible wound, he knows from personal experience how the Uchiha can be when they find another being powerful enough to be a challenge.
"I am fine, father," says Kakashi in a soft voice. The prince wants to tell his father so many things, but he keeps them all quiet because it was out of the protocol, but he better start to calm all his emotions.
"Tell me," says the king ruffling the prince's hair, just like his uncle did. The king's strong emotions vanish from the water which gives the prince peace, because it was unsettling, being in the presence of the king in those alien conditions.
The prince looks at his father with so much excitement that the king is glad they are alone, to be able to spoil his son; he never has the time to be with his son like that, just on small occasions, but now they have the time because he left the castle without the company of his advisors, they had nothing to do with the safe return of his son. But the freedom is going to be short-lived because always the matters of the kingdom return to his attention.
The king moves to take a seat in the principal chair and signals to his son to take the other at his right side. The prince moves, trying to arrange all his thoughts; there is so much he wants to tell his father.
"I am sorry for my behavior, father, I have no excuse," the sadness of the prince is palpable; he feels guilty too, the prince is not looking at the king. But the king just smiles and waits for his son to continue. Kakashi feels nervous because the king didn't acknowledge his apology, like it is not necessary for him to say it. But the king does what he wishes to do and who is he to demand his forgiveness? Kakashi looks up and he can see how his father is a special being, because just with one look Kakashi feels the unspoken forgiveness and his love.
The prince feels emotions in his flesh, wants to jump and hug his father, cry and swim with joy, but he just grins at his father who is looking at him with those caring eyes. The king moves his head, signaling the prince can continue.
"I went to the Uchiha kingdom father, but that you know now," says the prince knowing how smart his father is; the king nods at his son. "I met my mother's family," that surprises the king who moves his body to his son.
"How you find them?" asks the king with interest.
"They found me, Obito is the name of the Uchiha who took care of me in their kingdom. He is the nephew of my mother, a nobleman, and there are others that are part of that family," the prince tells his father with a voice full of meaning, it was destiny what caused it all, it was something that was supposed to be, the pain of the loss was worth to know that part of his life that was missing.
"Akemi," murmurs the king, she was protecting at his son when he was not there to do it.
"I am glad you met them my son, they are your family too. Do you wish to return to them from time to time?" the king asks his son, who was wishing to hear those words.
"Yes father, I wish to return to visit them, they are so different to us father, the lands are so beautiful, the culture, all those colours and smells, it is something you have to see father, maybe you can join me and…" the prince stops because he is so excited and is almost shouting with glee in the presence of the king.
"I see how much you want to return my son, I will allow it but just when your work for the kingdom allows it."
"Yes father," the prince bows his head, smiling.
"What about the instructor, Umino?" the king asks, already knowing.
"He founds me, father," says the prince with innocence, the king wants to laugh but he just keeps looking at his son, he is not an adult yet.
"You two seem bonded to me," the prince blushes and wants to disappear, his father knows!
"Tell me my son, I know how much he means to you. I am not pleased that you two did that without my approval, but it is done," the prince looks at the king with worry. "Do not worry my son, I am not going to punish the instructor Umino," but mentally the king is planning a good talk with him for taking his son.
"You two are going to live in the castle, but he is not staying in your room until you have your ceremony of adulthood, after that you two need to fulfill the protocol to be a couple in the kingdom; the bonding is done, but you know we need to do it all properly, I don't want you to be seen like a commoner my son."
"Yes father," says the prince a little bit sadly, because he is not going to be allowed to be with his love until all those ceremonies take place.
"Don't be sad Kakashi, he is yours and no one can take him from you, you two are one now. I hope you understand the responsibility that your actions are bringing to you; you are no longer your own, now you are his and he is yours. Take good care of your heart, my son," the king stands and places his hand on his son's shoulder, walks to the doors and lets his uncle and the academy instructor enter the room.
Jiraiya enters smiling at his brother, the king wants to roll his eyes at the way his brother is taking it all; he is too consenting to his liking, but he is also happy because his son found a good partner for life. The academy instructor is a good warrior and is going to be able to take care of his little son.
Iruka is worried because he knows the king knows what he did with his son; he is hoping the king doesn't choose to kill him in the presence of his son. He deserves death for the kind of treason he did against the kingdom, being bonded to a child and a royal child. Iruka doesn't regret his actions, just is thinking that maybe it was too rushed from the start. Maybe if his patience was bigger, but he knows he can't change what was done.
The king closes the door and observes how the academy instructor moves to the side of the prince and how his body language shows his concern; he is silently asking if he is alright. The way his son looks at him is the answer the academy instructor is looking for. Those two are really one now and he is pleased the instructor Umino is with his son.
"There are no words to express how grateful I am for you bringing my son back, Instructor Umino," begins the king. Iruka, who is standing at his son's back, bows his head signaling his total loyalty.
"But I am also very vexed with your behavior with my son. I know you are a very loyal and strong warrior of our kingdom, so I don't know how you could dishonor the trust that was placed upon your person with my son. You know I was delighted with you being my son's partner, but I do not understand why you took him for you in that dishonorable way, you broke all rules in the kingdom, rules you know at heart and deliberately broke to have what was going to be yours," the anger and frustration of the king was palpable in the water, the academy instructor knew this was his end. The prince is very ashamed because it was his fault too, but in the eyes of the entire kingdom he is a mere kid, not responsible for his actions.
The room is quiet, even the king's brother knows that he can't say a thing, those are true words and the instructor did something that breaks all the rules of the kingdom. The king looks at his son and all those emotions settle because he knows his son is going to be fine in the care of the instructor Umino.
"But now I can't do anything to break my son's heart, he is happy with you; you are the source of that happiness I can see in his eyes, he has a new life that I never saw in him. You were with him when he needed you the most; you brought him back, that I can't change for all the rules in the kingdom. Please my son, I wish to speak with the instructor Umino." The prince stands and turns to see his partner, his love, his all with a soft smile full of promises for the future. Iruka feels like something happened and he just lost it, he is ok or not? Is he going to live or not?
"With your permission, father," the prince walks out of the room, his uncle stays with the king to talk with his Iruka.
The prince walks in the corridor leading to a large window that overlooks the city of Davaros, the bright colours of the city, a place where almost all the habitants are slightly different from the others in all the kingdom, some say that maybe it is because that city is in hot water, that makes them be a bit more relaxed, that is why it is a resting city, a place where they can take their time to relax for the life they have in the others cities of the kingdom. There are only two other cities that are in hot or warm waters but none like Davaros, maybe it is not only the water, the great barrier of coral could be a factor too.
Kakashi stands and looks around; it all seems brighter, he remembers the city like a nice place, but now all looks different, more relaxing and somewhat brighter. He wishes to walk with Iruka to the places he knows are nice; he is starting to feel hungry, he remembers he barely touched his food. A servant is near him like two guardians, he is used to having someone always watching him from a distance that now he ignores them until he needs them.
He calls to one of the servants, who approaches him slowly with caution in her steps, she bows when she is at a close distance to the prince, not daring to walk closer because she knows what the others say about the prince that eats flesh and takes lives with his cursed eye.
The prince asks her for food; she bows low and walks to retrieve what the prince asked her, she does it fast because she fears for the prince's wrath. The prince sees all her disgust for him, but for the first time he doesn't care, because he is not looking for the approval of his people anymore, he has all the approval he was looking for in the only one that saw him and loved him, his lover and partner for life Iruka Umino.
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Iruka and Kakashi walk in the garden Camões, they are holding hands and walking close; the king was really harsh with the academy instructor, but at the same time very supportive, giving the academy instructor all the proper indications for the ceremonies they are going to be having, both his adulthood one and the couple ceremony. That is going to be a big celebration in the kingdom, because he is going to be the first prince to have his bonded, to be an official royal couple.
The academy instructor now is going to have a special nomination because of his position as the bonded, like a consort of sorts, but with his warrior title too. When the couple ceremony will be done, he is going to be asked to leave his title in the academy as instructor, to become the personal guard of the prince and go with him in all his travels.
Iruka is never going to have a voice in the council for not having royal blood, but he is going to be allowed to accompany the prince. So he is going to be well-versed in all about politics and protocol to not embarrass the prince, not that the king expects him to do it, because he knows how polite the academy instructor is. But they need to have proof in hand.
Jiraiya mentioned something about their sex life, he demanded to know if the prince was well treated in their intercourse sessions. Iruka went red after those questions, but the king was very attentive to his response. Iruka was forced to say that he was very careful with the prince. But when the king asked where that experience came from, the academy instructor almost fainted, he was forced to tell all about his past lovers, not that there were too many, but the king and his brother asked him names and records to erase all traces of his past, they didn't want any information that could be used to hurt the young prince.
In those moments Iruka regrets many things in his life, but at the same time, he is grateful for all that made him the creature he is now, to be there for his prince, to make him feel the ecstasy and make him see the stars. Be the warrior to protect him and the male to give him security and love.
Males and females pass at his sides looking at both males walking hand in hand, one with the royal robes and emblems, the other with the armor of a warrior, both with weapons and smiles on their faces. That was going to be something they were not going to be able to hide, their happiness.
The king was ecstatic when they finished talking with the academy instructor, because of the way his son flowed to the embrace of Iruka, the feelings were in the water, unmistakable; that was love. Sakumo saw it too, in small tendrils floating, surrounding them, bonding them to one another, if there was a doubt about their bond it now was clear. The king looked at his brother who like him was observing the special bond those two males share; that was nothing common to see in their society, just a few attain the impossible, but those two were fighters.
Iruka moves closer and kisses the hair of his prince, the good thing to date a monster is that no one moves closer to you and spoils the moments, well if the monster's father or uncle is not near. The academy instructor was glad all went well with the king; he is allowed to have the prince but never hinder his work.
Kakashi moves closer to Iruka, the place where they are walking is beautiful, it is one of the brightest and most beautiful places in the city, it has some kind of flowers of the sea that are native to the place, have long leaves of bright colour, coral of muti-colours; in the center of the place there is a big black coral that reflects the light where some of the keepers of the place hang long pearls. In that place it is allowed to walk barefoot, so the prince is enjoying the feel of the soft round white stones.
They are walking on the pads the garden has in silence, just being there in their own world before the time they are going to return to Mi'baroz with the king. They came to a stop in the black coral, it is beautiful like a big tree in black, shiny and soft looking. There the academy instructor gives the prince the bracelet he bought in Wat Arun, the prince looks at it and sees something written on the inside of it, there it is in a very beautiful way, but he can't understand what it says.
"Mine forever," murmurs Iruka placing it on his wrist. The prince looks at it in awe, it is so beautiful the way it shines and how it reflects all; he is looking at it and looks at Iruka who gives him another. The prince takes it and places it on his wrist.
The academy instructor moves closer, taking the prince by the hip and moving him closer to his body.
"Mine," the prince shivers for the low tone in the academy instructor's voice, he moves his arms and hugs Iruka around the neck, waiting for Iruka to kiss him, closing his eyes.
Iruka observes the beautiful face of his prince, his silver brows and eyelashes, the scar, all that makes his prince 'the soon to be man' he loves. The academy instructor doesn't like to think of the prince as a kid, because he was more mature than that and all the work he does for the kingdom proves it.
Kakashi feels the soft touch of the academy instructor's lips on his, they start to sway with the soft currents and did a little dance in the place with the rhythm of the soft murmur the water does over the coral.
They were having a nice time, the prince moaning softly with the way Iruka's tongue played in his mouth, licking in a place inside that makes him shiver and feel so hot. In that instant when the academy instructor is considering the consequences for having his way with the prince in a public place, the stomach of the prince growls signaling it is time for food. That is something how the prince differs from Iruka, because the academy instructor doesn't needs food that often like all the others in the underwater kingdom, he doesn't need to sleep that much either.
Iruka tries not to chuckle because the prince is blushing and is trying to move away from the academy instructor. He moves him closer and gives him another kiss, silencing the protests of the prince, who melts in his embrace.
"Let's go eat, my love."
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Kakashi eats with Iruka at his side, because for the academy instructor it's not time to eat, they are talking about all they are going to do when they arrive at the city, how they are going to transport all the things of Iruka to the palace. Kakashi is very excited to have his Iruka there with him in the palace, not in his room for now, but in his life forever.
The king enters the place, the academy instructor stands and bows low to the king, the prince stands and looks at his father bowing formally.
"Why you didn't tell me you were going to eat, my son?" asks the king with a severe tone.
The prince feels embarrassed and doesn't know what to do, so he bows low hiding his shame from his father.
"I am sorry father, I didn't want to bother you," says the prince in a quiet submissive voice.
"It is ok my son, at times I forget you eat more often than the rest of us," the king moves closer and touches the prince's shoulder. He moves and takes a seat with them and starts to talk with them about the ceremonies they are going to have in the near future; they start to pick the kind of ceremony they want to have.
It is a very comfortable chat and when Jiraiya joins then it gets better; the prince feels how his heart starts to be whole, all the missing pieces are taking their rightful places and he can feel how it starts to warm and beats, moving the warmth in all his body.
Iruka sees this and feels it too, the cold he was used to feeling coming from the prince starts to warm and fills him too. His prince is whole and happy.
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