You're Adopted
Author's Note: Thanks for the reviews. I'm glad that the Reveal Stage lemon was well received. I hope you guys all enjoy this chapter.
Chapter Notation: A minor fight takes place, but there will be kissing and making up. Merman instincts are powerful. I hope that I didn't go too primal. I like the dramatic effect it produced though. I think the "surprise" will make up for it. Two minor requests will be granted/started to be granted in chapter.
Chapter 14
The next few days passed in a blur of pleasure, tangled limbs, and cries of passion. Suigetsu was nothing, if not VERY attentive. Sasuke's innocence was LONG gone by this point.
The only thing that stopped them was when their stomachs growled. Yeah. They had literally been too caught up in discovering each other, to eat.
"Mmm stay here, Sassy. I'll get us something to eat. I'll be right back." Suigetsu promises and gives his Mate a quick kiss.
"I don't think I could leave, even if I wanted to. I don't think my tail would cooperate after all that." Sasuke admits after returning the kiss.
"That's fine. Your sexy tail doesn't need to leave the bed anyway. You want anything in particular?" The white haired merman asks.
Sasuke considers it. Well he was starving. He'd eat almost anything really. He was really craving lobster for some reason though.
"Lobster, if we have it. Anything is fine though." The prince replies.
"Sasuke, this is the palace. You are the Prince of Atlantis. You better believe that we have lobster or pretty much anything else you might want. I'll be right back." Suigetsu says as he swims off.
Sasuke smiles. He leans back against his pillow and relaxes. This was nice. Mindblowing sex and room service. He could get used to this.
Yes, all was right with the world. That was until his pouch started to glow! He panicked and it didn't long for Suigetsu to come racing back in. He must have felt his fear through the bond, Sasuke thought.
"Sasuke, what's wrong?" He asks.
"I don't know. My pouch is fucking glowing! That can't be good. Can it? I mean it's one thing for my eyes to glow, but this?!" The young prince demands and gestures to his pouch.
Suigetsu blinks. Well that happened sooner than he expected. Still Sassy had said that he wanted to have his hatchlings. It looked like he got his wish.
"Sasuke, that's just how a merman or mermaid knows that they are pregnant. It just means the eggs been successfully fertilized. The glowing will go away in a few minutes. Relax." He says.
Suigetsu sits on the bed. He pulls Sasuke into his arms and holds him protectively. His Protector begins purring soothingly and Sasuke finds himself melting into the embrace.
"Ohhh. So we are…fathers now?" He asks and Suigetsu nods in confirmation.
"Yes, we are. Now your sexy tail really needs to get something to eat. Are you going to be okay, while I go grab the food or do you want to come with me?" He asks and nuzzles him.
Sasuke nuzzles back. He pauses as he considers that question. Logically, he knew that Suigetsu would be back in a few minutes. His blue brain wasn't too happy with that explanation though.
His Nurturer instincts apparently wanted his Mate by him by his side during his pregnancy. At all times, if possible. Thank you, very much.
"I'd rather go with you. I know it's silly, but…" Sasuke trails off, not really sure how to explain this without sounding too needy.
"It's natural for a Nurturer to seek their Mate's presence while their pregnant. Sassy, it's nothing to be ashamed of. You have a lot to learn when it comes to being a merman, but that's okay. I'll teach you. Try to swim." He instructs him gently.
Sasuke wiggles out of Suigetsu's hold and off of the bed. He gingerly tries swimming around in a circle. He was relieved to find that he could manage it, without any real pain. The backside of his tail felt rather warm, but otherwise he was fine.
"I should be okay." He says.
"Good. We'll wait a bit. If we swim through the halls with your pouch glowing like that, that's going to raise some eyebrows. Guess this means we should probably tell your parents about us." He offers.
Sasuke frowns. He didn't particularly care for that suggestion. His parents had left him on a fucking beach when he was just a baby. Part of him, thought they deserved to be punished in a way. Why should they have anything to do with their grandchild?
"Sassy, that was rather vicious." Suigetsu says, once he picks up on more than a little bitterness from his Mate at the mention of his birth parents.
"I can't really help it. I know they had good reasons for what they did, but I still feel abandoned by them." He admits.
Suigetsu shakes his head. He captures the other merman's lips with his own in a heatedly kiss. He understood why his lover felt that way, but that didn't make it any easier to deal with.
Well at the very least, he could make sure that Sassy didn't feel abandoned by him. First things first. He was going to make sure his Mate was properly fed. Then he'd probably ravish him some more. That would make him feel better. Yep, that was the ticket.
"Mmm." Sasuke says as he returns the kiss.
"You are good enough, Sasuke. I don't want you to think like you aren't. They made a difficult choice. It might have been the wrong one, but they did it for the right reasons. Besides, you don't really want to deny our hatchling the chance to know his or her grandparents, do you?" He asks after breaking the kiss.
"Damn. When did you get so logical? It's a bit annoying really. I think I prefer it when you just keep trying to screw my brains out. That's much easier. I guess you're right though." Sasuke concedes with a heavy sigh.
"Of course, I'm right. Things will be much easier for you, once you accept that. Your pouch stopped glowing. Let's get you some food." He says with a smile and Sasuke nods, following Suigetsu out of the room.
A few moments later, they were in the Grand Dining Hall. Sasuke would never get used to just how truly beautiful the palace was. It was somehow elegant and powerful at the same time. Sasuke sits down as Suigetsu swims towards the kitchen to get the lobster.
Suigetsu soon comes out with the lobster. He sits in the chair next to his Mate and hands him his plate and wine. Sasuke smiles as he tears into the lobster gleefully.
Fuck that tasted so good. Maybe marathon sex and not eating for a few das, just made food taste better. That or the palace just had some really amazing chefs. Either way, he had never tasted anything so good in his life.
"Slow down, Sassy. It's okay to chew." Suigetsu says with a smile and runs his fingers through Sasuke's hair affectionately.
Sasuke purrs at the gesture. He heeds his Protectors advice and savors the food in front of him. It didn't take long for Suigetsu to join him in eating.
"God, that was good." Sasuke says a few minutes later and takes a sip of his wine.
"Yeah. Sex just makes everything taste better." Suigetsu agrees after they had both cleaned their plates.
That's when Utakata swam in. Sasuke shivers as he could swear the temperature of the room just dropped by ten degrees. Suigetsu was clearly not happy about having a "rival" male near his PREGNANT Mate.
"Good morning, Sasuke. I was wondering where you disappeared to. How are you faring?" He asks politely.
Utakata hadn't noticed the Markings yet. He also didn't have the benefit of the Mating Bond. So how was he supposed to tell that Suigetsu was currently feeling rather homicidal towards him?
"I'm wonderful. Thank you for asking. I hope you are well, but there's something that you should kn-" Sasuke begins, but never got to finish his sentence because Suigetsu positions himself between Sasuke and the other Protector.
Sasuke hadn't been a merman long, but he recognized what that was. That was a claim. Suigetsu was very clearly telling Utakata that he was taken and if he didn't back off, there was going to be a fight.
Sasuke didn't know whether to feel giddy that his Mate was so protective and jealous or pissed off that he was being so barbaric with his possessive display. He settles on a mixture of both. Utakata hadn't done anything wrong. He didn't even know they were Mates yet. There was no reason to treat him that way!
"He's also my wonderful Mate." Suigetsu informs the other merman.
Utakata blinks. Kitasha had said Sasuke was shy. He glances over at the young prince. He wondered how he hadn't noticed it before, but there was indeed a Mating Mark on his neck.
"Well I suppose congratulations are in order. Kitasha told me that you were shy, Sasuke. It seems she was mistaken. You chose well. Suigetsu will make a fine Mate for you. I regret that our paths did not cross sooner. Still a claim is a claim." He mutters in disappointment.
It was a shame. Sasuke was a gorgeous Nurturer. He was intelligent, polite, and came from a royal bloodline. Really, it was hard to ask for more than that. He couldn't blame Suigetsu for Marking him early. He would have done the same, if he had the chance.
"Thank you. Suigetsu, calm the fuck down. See? He's respecting our bond." Sasuke warns his Mate.
The implication was clear. Play nice or you will regret it. Suigetsu didn't look too happy about this implied threat, but he nods his head. He swims back over to Sasuke and nuzzles him.
"Mine." Suigetsu growls possessively and licks the Mating Mark, biting down on it lightly and sucking.
"Yes! Suig-etsu, come on. He's standing right there. Oh fuck!" Sasuke moans and arches against his Mate.
Sasuke shivers. He could feel the primal lust radiating off his Mate. If this kept up, he didn't doubt that Suigetsu would shove him against the wall and take him right there, with Utakata watching.
"You're a possessive fucker. I told you that I was going to respect your Claim. You don't need resort to those tactics." Utakata hisses at Suigetsu.
"Just making sure that you get the message. He's MINE. I can't blame you for wanting him, but I Marked him. He Marked me back. That's the end of the story." Suigetsu growls at Utakata and sucks on Sasuke's neck a little harder.
Sasuke starts to get nervous when he felt how sharp Suigetsu's teeth were getting. He whines. Sasuke blinks. He didn't know that he could make that sound.
"Sorry, Sassy. I guess I lost control there for a minute." Suigetsu mutters and releases his neck.
He had the decency to look apologetic and guilty. Sasuke's human side was pissed. His blue side though was turned on. It made him feel dizzy. His mind was literally at war with itself.
"Well I'll leave you two alone. Tell me though. How did the King and Queen react to the news?" He asks.
"Why don't you go ask them yourself? They are far more likely to talk to you than they are to me." Sasuke says and feels his lips curl back in displeasure.
It was an innocent question. He knew that Utakata hadn't meant anything by it. Still he couldn't suppress the bitterness he felt, whenever his birth parents were mentioned.
"Sasuke, that wasn't very fair." The other Protector objects.
"Utakata, it may not be fair, but you should go now. They are newly Mated and Suigetsu's instincts are probably screaming at him to kill you. " Sasuke hears his brother's voice call out.
Utakata heeds Itachi's advice and swims off. Sasuke eyes Itachi nervously. This was so not what he needed now. He was still trying to sort out if he was more angry or turned on by Suigetsu's primitive display.
"Sasuke, I know what you are thinking. Suigetsu, can't help himself at the moment though. The bond is still so new." Itachi says with a shrug.
"…" Sasuke is speechless.
Could Itachi actually read minds? Suigetsu had said his talent had to do with illusions though. That didn't sound like mind reading, but maybe.
"He can't read minds. Itachi is just annoyingly perceptive." Suigetsu reassures Sasuke and nuzzles him.
He could feel his Mate's annoyance with him. That hurt. Suigetsu was just trying to protect him. The violet eyed merman was just showing Sassy that he was willing to fight for him. He should be happy, not angry.
Well at least he could also feel his arousal. Sasuke might be pissed at him, but it was in a way that might result in hot makeup sex. So that might be fun.
"Yeah. I'm beginning to notice that." Sasuke says.
He didn't know whether to return the nuzzle or not. Sasuke heard Suigetsu purring. His Mate was obviously trying to soothe him. He could feel that Suigetsu was sad. He was sad that he had upset him.
Sasuke sighs. He couldn't stay mad at him. If what Itachi said was true, his lover couldn't really help it. Besides, he wanted Suigetsu to love him. He did love the stubborn pervert and Suigetsu was the father of their child. It didn't benefit him to fight with Suigetsu like this.
"I love you, Sassy." Suigetsu whispers into his ear.
"I love you too." Sasuke says with a reassuring smile and purrs.
"It seems that you have been rather busy." Itachi observes with amusement.
Sasuke snorts. That was one way to put it. He wasn't really sure that he wanted to bond with his brother over this. It was a bit late for a Bachelor Party.
"You could say that." Sasuke says and sighs softy in pleasure as Suigetsu places a gentle kiss to his Mate.
"I'm not done with you, Suigetsu. I love you, but you can't do that. Don't be a possessive jerk. I will kick your ass and there's nothing you can do about it." Sasuke says smugly.
Suigetsu nods. He wouldn't ever raise a hand to his Sassy, but especially not when he was pregnant. The violet eyed merman was very much in a kiss and make up mood.
"I'm sorry. I was wrong. I shouldn't have done that. Can you really blame me though? I know how desirable you are. People don't know we are Mated yet. It's important for me to stake my Claim. It's my job to protect you and love you." Suigetsu purrs at him.
"You are trying to butter me up." Sasuke says accusingly.
"Yeah. I am. Is it working? Just because I'm trying to butter you up, doesn't mean it isn't true." The Protector replies.
Sasuke bit his lower lip. He knew that it shouldn't work that easily. He should make his lover work for his forgiveness more, but his blue brain was satisfied with Suigetsu answer. Smug about it even.
"Alright, but the makeup sex had better be fucking fantastic." Sasuke mutters.
"Oh it will be. That's a promise, Sassy." Suigetsu says smugly.
"I didn't need to hear that, but I'm glad that the two of you have made up. When did you two Mate?" Itachi asks curiously.
The youngest Prince of Atlantis debates about answering that. He wasn't entirely certain he trusted Itachi. Still his half-brother already knew that they were Mated. There wasn't much of a point in hiding it.
"Little over three days. Three really amazing days. Well other than Suigetsu being a possessive jerk just now." Sasuke says.
Suigetsu shrugs. He deserved that one. Didn't matter though. He'd apologize through the method of communication that he excelled at. Sex. Lots and lots of amazing sex.
"Would you like my helping in telling father and Aiko?" Itachi asks.
"You'd do that?" Sasuke asks in surprise and Itachi nods.
"Of course, I would. You are my brother. Besides, I do owe you. I shouldn't have attacked you like that." Itachi says.
A pair of violet eyes glow. Yeah. Suigetsu remembered THAT. He still hadn't forgiven Itachi for that stunt.
"Do that again and I will fucking kill you. Just so we are clear." He says.
"Well he certainly is a Protector. Isn't he, little brother?" The elder prince inquires and Sasuke nods in agreement.
Meanwhile Utakata goes to find Kitasha. He was going to get to the bottom of this. Kitasha had painted the picture of a shy merman who was just finding his place in their world. She certainly hadn't given him any indication that Sasuke was courting, let alone about to be Mated!
"Lady Kitasha, I wish to speak with you immediately." He calls out from behind her door as he pounds on it.
"Utakata, what brings you here so early?" Kitasha asks once she opens the door.
"It is about Sasuke. Sasuke and his Mate!" He growls in annoyance.
Kitasha's eyes widen. MATE?! Suigetsu had already Marked the young prince? Oh this was not good. This simply wouldn't do at all. The white haired merman was deadest on turning Sasuke against her. She couldn't allow that.
"He Mated?! Oh Utakata. I am so sorry. I had no idea. If I had known, I wouldn't have encouraged you to pursue him. I am here if you need a shoulder to cry on." She offers.
"How can you lie to my face in such a fashion? Do you think me a fool? No one gets Mated that suddenly. Clearly, they have been courting. Somehow, I doubt that escaped your notice. Nothing ever does. I thought we were friends, Kitasha. Friends do not use each other like this." The Protector snaps at her.
The red head mentally sighs. Damn. Perhaps she should have chosen someone less perceptive than the nobleman. Now she might have lost one of her most loyal followers.
"We are friends. I truly had no idea. I am so sorry." She says.
"You are a liar. Sasuke is Mated now. I doubt it will be long before he is pregnant. You may have very well jeopardized Itachi's station with this trick. Fortunately for you, the High Prince appears to be mending fences with his younger brother. I can't say the same for you." Utakata seethes.
"Are you threatening me?" Kitasha demands.
He had never been more livid in his life. How dare Kitasha lead him on like that? She knew that every Protector was programmed to find their Mate. It was a cruel joke.
"I would never threaten you, My Lady. But I would also never keep the truth from my prince. Perhaps Sasuke would like to know that you encouraged me to pursue him, knowing that he was already being courted. I doubt his Mate would take kindly to that knowledge. I hear that Suigetsu's water bullets in particular are rather lethal." He taunts her.
Kitasha was positively livid. How dare he threaten her?! He was going to pay for that. Clearly, he had forgotten who he was dealing with! She lets out a wail.
Her talent was her voice. She could alter it to make it seductive, compelling (as in making others follow her orders, or into a deadly shriek. A shriek that could make you go death or even explode your ear drums and cause a rupture in your brain.
By this time, they had taken their scuffle out in the hall. The wail was heard. Thankfully, for Utakata's sake, Haku heard it. He swiftly swims over and rears up his ice mirrors.
"You had better stop attacking him, lest you want to shatter them and slice us all to ribbons." Haku warns her.
Kitasha blinks. Damn it. The Nurturer was right. She stops her wail. As much as she wanted to punish Utakata for his disrespectful, she didn't want to get sliced up by thousands of pieces of ice.
"Haku, this is not your fight. Kindly, take your leave." Kitasha hisses.
"When you are attacking another merman for no good reason, I think it is my fight. I don't know what has gotten into you lately. You've developed a mean streak since your divorce. Bitterness is not pretty. It doesn't matter how beautiful your face is." Haku warns her.
"I have to agree with Haku on this matter, I'm afraid." Utakata says as he takes out his pipe and blows on it.
Soon white bubbles being to appear. His talent was bubbles. Not just any bubbles though. Different colored bubbles could do different things. White bubbles could capture people.
Kitasha knew this of course and tried to swim away. So Utakata just kept blowing more and more bubbles. The red head was fast, but she was not fast enough to evade all of them. Eventually, she gets trapped in a giant bubble.
"I suppose we should take her to the King?" Haku suggests and Utakata nods in agreement.
He scarcely recognized the woman anymore. How could his mentor do such a thing? She had led him on and then attacked him. If it wasn't for Haku, things likely would have gotten very ugly.
He swims off with Haku. The bubble follows them. Kitasha was squirming and trying to get out of it the whole way.
"King Izuna? Queen Aiko?" He calls out softly.
"Yes, what is it?" Izuna asks from his position on the throne.
He blinks when he saw Utakata and Haku. Haku was a Nurturer that he knew only in passing. Izuna and his Mate couldn't help but wonder what had brought them there.
The young man had ebony black hair and porcelain pale skin with exotic chocolate brown doe eyes. The man had a crimson red tail and black pouch. Were it not for his clearly male chest on full display, Haku would often be mistaken for a mermaid. He had a certain feminine elegance to his features.
"Lady Kitasha attacked me. Haku came to my aid. We were able to subdue her." The other Protector explains and points to Kitasha who was in a giant white bubble.
Aiko giggled at the sight. She couldn't help it. It was just so comical. Kitasha had been trapped by a bubble. She stops laughing when the other mermaid directs a look of seething hatred towards her.
"Kitasha, why did you attack Utakata?" Izuna demands.
"He disrespected me." She snaps at her former husband.
"And how did he disrespect you? I want the truth?" The merman thunders at her.
Kitasha smirks. Well at the very least, she could hurt Izuna. She could hurt him with the knowledge that his son hadn't told him that he had Mated.
"I suggested he should court your youngest son. Imagine my surprise when I learned that Sasuke had already taken a Mate. Utakata was understandably upset, but he took his frustrations out on me." She tells him.
"Sasuke's…Mated?!" Izuna and Aiko ask in stunned voices.