**Disclaimer: I do not own Naruto or the quote below. I just own Sintary ^^ Also I do not own the other OC Kokuro. He's my friend's.
Ho, ho, ho! For those of you who celebrating this holiday (or just enjoying the spirit of things), I present my present to all of you! A SECOND chapter update! Yes, two chapters! And if that wasn't enough - this one is FIFFTEEN PAGES LONG! Detailed with Konoha's rebuild, KOXKIBA wedding (Exciting!), and A LEMON! I can't take all the credit though; Ko did the lemon and had visions for this wedding.
Please enjoy this additional dose of happiness!
"A happy marriage is about three things: memories of togetherness, forgiveness of mistakes, and a promise to never give up on each other."
-Surabhi Surrendra
"Hey Kiba –"
"Hey Ko –"
They both started at the same time.
"You go first – no – no you go first," they stated together.
They laughed nervously at their awkwardness.
"Will you –" Kiba started again.
"Marry me?" Kokuro finished.
"Oh, my god," Sintary gasped watching the proposal.
Out of all the chaos, destruction, and death that had occurred in less than a day, miracles had proven to be possible. Naruto had won over Pein, the dead had been revived, and Kokuro and Kiba had proposed to each other.
"You two have impeccable timing," Tsume rolled her eyes walking over to them.
"Aw, come on, Ma. Can't you just be happy for us?" Kiba asked brooding.
"Where the hell are you two going to have this wedding? In case you haven't noticed, our village has been leveled. We hardly have a place to sleep for the night!" She protested.
"Look, it's not going to happen right away, but we're getting married." Her son told her firmly.
Tsume sighed dramatically and disappointedly. "Whatever. It's not like you care what I think."
Kokuro suddenly got what was going on with his soon to be (crazy) mother-in-law.
"Ms. Inuzuka, may I—"
"NO!" She growled at him fiercely.
"But—"
"I'm not listening!" Tsume shouted.
"I just want to ask—" Kokuro tried again.
"Oh, now you want to ask! Well it's too late, kid!" Tsume huffed.
"For your son's hand in marriage."
"I SAID NO!" Barked the Inuzuka woman.
"Ma!" Kiba exclaimed. "You can't do this!"
"Yeah? And who's going to stop me? You?" She rolled her eyes. "Keep dreaming, pup."
"We didn't plan on proposing like this, Ma," Kiba continued firmly. "We didn't ask to almost die to realize we needed to move forward in our relationship. Kokuro had no time to set aside to talk with you. Don't take it him because the circumstances didn't turn out to be exactly what you wanted."
Tsume sighed again crossing her arms. "I guess that's true." She said clearly not wanting to admit it. "Whatever. I guess you can have my blessing to get married."
"Really?" They both asked hopeful.
"NO!" Tsume shouted getting a kick out of their face quickly turn glum before continuing, "Geeze. You guys take everything so seriously. Of course, you have my blessing! I'm unorthodox when it comes to my cruelty, but this is beyond even my limits."
"You really mean in, Ma?" Kiba questioned to be safe.
"Yes. You two can get married." Tsume said. "What, do I have to spell it out for you two dipshits?
"You've always been so creative with your language, Tsume" Shikaku commented randomly.
"Who said you can speak, pineapple head!" She snapped back at him.
"Pineapple head?" He and his son blinked.
Tsume growled in the back on her throat. "Would you like me to say more? Because I can get very creative very quickly."
Before they could answer, the group suddenly heard cheering down below. They looked over the edge and saw the townspeople of Konoha had gather to congratulate and thank Naruto for saving them all from the wrath of Pein.
"What… what about Lady Tsunade?" Shizune asked quietly after they got over the shock of the gratitude the crowd was expressing.
"She's… she's in a coma." Sakura told her suddenly solemn. "She used up all her chakra; even the amount she had stored away. Her body couldn't handle it."
"So… who's in charge?" Sintary asked looking at all of them.
"The Fire Daimyo must discuss with his advisers as well as Konoha's council to determine that." Itachi explained.
"But… she forced the two elders to retire and Danzo's dead… who's left?" Sintary questioned not knowing the recent changes.
"As a long timer on the Hokage council, I will be present." Shikaku explained. "The chief of ANBU will be present as well as a standard. As for the rest of the council, Lady Hokage had recently chosen her new counsel: your team."
Sintary, Itachi and Kokuro all blinked in shock looking at the Jonin Commander.
"Us three?" Kokuro asked looking at him.
"The three of us?" Itachi questioned.
"She does know we know nothing about village politics correct?" Sintary reminded him.
Shikaku nodded. "Yes, she knows all that about you three. She picked your team because of your undying love for each other and to this village. You have risen and defied the corruption she was trying to chip away from her regime. She needed fresh ideas, and you three are at the right age to give her adequate feedback and ways to improve." He explained. "We were waiting until Itachi's probational time was up before asking you three, but given the Hokage is in a comatose state, and the village needs new voices."
The trio nodded, knowing their duty was to their village. It was in shambles; like they had been. They had been able to mend and grow stronger; so, could their village. However, the village needed a leader – or leaders.
"As we set up shelter for everyone for tonight, we can ask around and see what the shinobi and civilian think." Sintary suggested.
"Any nominee will be brought up by the council – us. So, he will decide on what we come up with." Itachi reminded them.
"And whatever we come up with should be based on who the people want to lead." Kokuro finished the thought.
Shikaku slowly smirked shaking his head. "She definitely knew what she was doing when she chose you three."
They looked confidently at the Nara clan head. Any self-doubt they had they pushed back to the back corners of their mind. It was full on mission mode for them. This was a serious task after all.
The group quickly dispelled to meet Captain Yamato who had the Senju Wood-Style jutsu capable of creating shelters for the people of Konoha. As they began helping people settle in to the temporary shelters, they began asking the people questions to gauge who would be the best candidate for the Hokage. Quite a few recognized Naruto would be a great choice, but his age made those people revise their choices.
The trio rejoined Shikaku in one of the safe houses later that night. "I've heard from the Daimyo. Apparently, news flies fast when a whole village is destroyed. He's requesting a meeting with Konoha's council to determine what to do about Lady Tsunade's condition." He explained.
"When's the meeting?" Itachi asked him.
"Tomorrow morning." Shikaku told them.
They nodded firmly. "The people won't have to wait until then to start rebuilding, correct?" Sintary questioned. "They need their own homes; and we'll need supplies; food especially."
"I've already spoken to our shinobi. ANBU diplomats have been scattered to our neighboring villages as well as reaching out to those in the Land of Wind and Water. We should hopefully receive aid that way." Shikaku informed. "The Jonin and remaining ANBU forces will take charge while we're away at the meeting. Konoha will be rebuilt in its previous layout." The older man then noticed a slight change in the Uchiha member. "I know it's not an ideal location for the Uchiha clan to remain, but we need to prioritize. As Sintary's stated, the people needs homes again."
"Of course," Itachi stated. "It will be a clean slate for us all to start on."
Shikaku nodded gently at that. "It will be," he affirmed. "The plan is to start in the middle and work out."
"So most of the civilians can have their businesses and homes up and running again. While we will have a hospital and hopefully a Hokage headquarters again." Kokuro concluded. "The shinobi will be of the last to get their homes built."
Again, the older man nodded. "With reinforcements, we should have plenty of help to rebuild in a short period."
They nodded knowing that would be very important to the people of the crushed village.
"Alright you three, get some sleep. We have an early morning to reach the Daimyo." Shikaku said getting up and heading to his "room."
The others followed suit. Kokuro went to find Kiba and spend the night with him while Sintary and Itachi went into an unoccupied one to share. They laid down on the floor with what little material they had to keep themselves comfortable.
"At least Gaara will bring the children… hopefully Konoha will be more functional when he gets here." Sintary said quietly as she rested her head on Itachi's chest.
"I wonder what they'll do with Kisame," Itachi admitted quietly. "He would be an asset to our forces. Kisame is a very powerful shinobi with great swordsmanship."
"But his fate isn't ours to decide…" Sintary reminded him quietly. "He defected from the Village Hidden in the Mist. It will be up to the Mizukage if she wants to proceed with immunity or not."
Itachi sighed softly and nodded. "She will make the decision she feels is best for her village."
Sintary nodded gently as the couple fell silent. The moonlight bathed them as Itachi drifted asleep. The white glow reminded his partner of the task that awaited her. She clutched her lover closer, still having an unsettled feeling about it all as she took succumbed to sleep.
The journey to the residence of the Fire Daimyo was a quick one for the group of five early the next morning. They were greeted and checked by the guards before allowing passage into a meeting room. The Daimyo was already present at the head of the table, five of his advisers were seated to the left of him, leaving room for the Konoha Council.
"Ah, I remember you three." The old man stated looking over the younger members.
"Sir, you actually know these three?" One of the councilmen asked.
"Of course, they had been assigned to guard me on a trip over ten years ago. They had been speculator. I had never seen such a beautiful team that worked in harmony with them. Tell me, Shikaku, why did you bring them here?" He asked turning to the Nara head.
"They are the new appointed council of Konoha." He answered.
"Oh? I was not aware the Fifth Hokage made any changes." The Daimyo commented.
"Sir, if you remember correctly, Lady Fifth went forth to clear Itachi Uchiha's name. He was given a probational sentence of a year before being allowed to do as he pleased." The advisers reminded him.
"The elders were asked to retire after the information regarding the Uchiha Massacre came out. Having heard the of the team and seen their loyalty to the village – as well as each other – Lady Hokage thought it was a smart move to appoint them as part of the new council. She was going to make the offer once Itachi and Sintary came back from their journey; but Pein attacked before she could act." Shikaku explained. "I am requesting you accept their presence. They have already gathered information from the people regarding the next Hokage."
The Daimyo looked at his set of councilmen for their input.
"It's hard to picture a criminal on the council." One said clearly not liking the fact Itachi was there.
"But he was only following the duty of the previous council." Another piped up. "Didn't you read any of the information? He's a hero to the village; he saved them from a bloody civil war – and without any recognition for the underlying intent. Danzo sent him away as a villain – away from the only family he had left."
"His teammates are also one of the only members of their respective clans; old clans too. They each have rich blood in them. Their missions had a ninety-eight percent success rate – not even considering the fact they were children at the time. They're records are simply flawless when it comes to their duties to the village." One other spoke up.
The remaining few chimed in their praise.
"It seems we are mostly in agreement to let the three sit in as the council of Konoha." The Daimyo said looking at them finally.
"Thank you, Lord Daimyo," Sintary said as they all bowed before taking their seats.
"So, what are we going to do about Tsunade's status?" The feudal lord asked looking at the group.
"My Lord, Lady Fifth is in a comatose state. She is incapable of making any decisions for Konoha now." Shikaku informed. "We need either a temporary leader or a new Hokage."
"Is there any news on when she will awake?" He inquired.
Sintary shook her head gently. "No, sir, it is impossible to know when a coma patient will wake up. We've tried stimulating her nerves, but we've gotten no results."
"They need a new Kage with this information Lord Daimyo." A councilman stated. "Anyone acting in her place would need the full authority and cooperation of the village. They will not get it without the title."
"I see… so, a new Hokage is necessary…" The older man said seeming a bit distasteful at that notion. "What recommendations does the council have?"
"The people's first choice seemed to be their hero, Naruto Uzumaki." Kokuro informed him.
"I've heard wonderful things about Naruto. He's certainly changing things; and his unrelenting "ninja way." He is such a charming fellow I hear." The Daimyo said.
"He is the son of the famed Fourth Hokage, and pupil of Master Jiraiya." An adviser told him.
"But Naruto is very young. He's only 17! Even the Fourth wasn't that young." The previous one who opposed protested.
"Yes, Naruto is young – the people realized that as well." Itachi stated. "They gave their second choices."
"Kakashi Hatake was one of them." Shikaku stated. "He is the son of the White Fang, the famed Copy-Cat Ninja, and the student of the Fourth Hokage."
"He certainly sounds promising." The Daimyo commented.
"He's declined the offer," Kokuro told him unfortunately.
"How could he decline such an offer?" They asked confused.
Those from Konoha knew exactly why Kakashi did not want to be Hokage; he was even more allergic to paperwork than Tsunade.
"He did not say. He recommended another in his place." Kokuro told him.
The Daimyo looked intrigued at this. "And who would that be?"
"Itachi."
All eyes fell on Kokuro, then Itachi himself who kept his facial expression as neutral as ever.
"He has a similar profile to Kakashi; and of Uchiha blood. He is viewed as a genius, and has proven his loyalty to his village time and time again," one of the other men stated.
"His quick thinking and scrunty certainly are legendary in the ANBU ranks," the chief ANBU stated. "He led several S-ranked missions and majority of the success was thanks to his battle tactics. He is a person I would certainly take orders from."
"All due respect, while you may be willing to push aside Itachi's past and new status in Konoha, there are probably some who do not." The opposing councilman stated plainly. "He will face too much resistance to be an effective Hokage."
"I have heard chatter that people would accept Kokuro as Hokage. He acted as a diplomat between villages since his teleportation surpasses even that of Shisui Uchiha and the Fourth Hokage. He created many strong relationships over the past couple of years for Konoha." Shikaku informed them. "I can see the other villages also accepting Kokuo as the next Hokage."
"He is of Otsutsuki descent… and with his ocular prowess it would make sense to put him as head of Konoha." The councilmen agreed.
The Daimyo's eyes fell on Sintary, however. "What about you my dear?"
"Excuse me, my Lord?" She asked questioningly.
"Well, both of your comrades have been nominated for Hokage, surely you have supporters as well." He stated.
Sintary slowly nodded. "I do, sir. From the female community, especially. They want to continue the lead Lady Hokage paved for us, and believe I would be the next suitable Hokage. Also, they believe my origins in Suna and Kiri, they hoped I would be able to strengthen that relationship."
"So," the Daimyo stated looking over the three of them again. "We have three candidates for Hokage… each qualified with a brilliant future…" He shifted his eyes between each of them, trying to decide. However, he didn't want to have to. "How about we make all three of you Hokage."
"What?" The whole room asked baffled.
"Well, each one of them have astounding capabilities of being Hokage. They all have ties to the other villages or to the people themselves; and you heard them – the people want them to be leaders. There is not a current reason as to why one should be Hokage over the others, and they've worked so well together. It wouldn't be that hard to work together." The Daimyo explained.
"With all due respect, Lord Daimyo, I have to humbly decline the offer." Sintary suddenly stated.
"What? Now why are you declining this offer?" He asked just so surprised.
"Being a Hokage is a full-time job basically. Itachi and I have two children waiting for us. If we both become Hokage, there will be hardly no one with the children. He is a more natural born leader than I am, therefore, I believe he is more deserving than I of the position." Sintary explained to him.
The old man slowly nodded. "I see and accepted your reasoning." He said before turning to Itachi and Kokuro. "Do you two have any objections?"
They looked at each other before shaking their heads. "We do not."
The Daimyo smiled, quite satisfied. "Then, I therefore, I appointed Itachi Uchiha and Kokuro Otsutsuki as the first dual Hokage head. The title of the Sixth Hokages has been granted to you both."
Things happened rapidly after that. Konoha received an abundance of help from its neighbors and it was rebuilt to its former glory. The ceremony for Hokage took place a month later. It wasn't anything over the top other than the whole village turning out for it; and it being the first dual Hokage-ship in the history of the shinobi world.
While the village was stabilizing and everyone was reaching a normal point again, there was something else keeping everyone on their toes:
The wedding of the year between Kiba Inuzuka and Kokuro Otsutsuki.
The ceremony took a full six months to plan. Tsume had interjected herself and made sure she had her say in every single part of the wedding planning – and it was never good enough for her. It drove Kiba and Sintary nuts – since Kokuro was busy with Hokage business Sintary was assigned to help his fiancé plan everything. After Kiba had barked at her for stalling the wedding, Tsume finally stopped being so relentless – somewhat. But Sintary had to admit, that woman made sure everything was absolutely perfect.
And it was finally the night before the wedding.
Kiba had been taken by the Rookie Nine leaving Kokuro with Sintary and Itachi. The couple had gotten Hana to watch their kids while they were able to spend their best friend's last night as an unmarried man.
Itachi had gone previously to set everything up. They were going to have a blast.
"Wow… remember we built this place to tear us apart?" Kokuro asked looking around their old training field.
"Yep. And we had to pick training field thirteen because of the irony of it." Sintary laughed shaking her head nostalgically.
"So…. Are we just going to stand here reminiscing, or…?" Kokuro asked not sure what was going on.
"I would say you have two seconds before the flash bomb goes off." Itachi said disappearing.
"What?" Kokuro blinked.
"You heard him. He started the traps; run." Sintary told him as she too disappeared.
"Guys! I would like to get to my wedding in one piece!" Kokuro complained, but was met with silence.
A second later the flash bomb went off, just enough time for him to get away before being blinded.
It became a battle out there. They were dodging traps and each other; anything was fair game out there. Trip wires, shuriken and kunai barrages, genjutsu, ninjutsu, taijutsu, anything to keep them on their toes.
The moon was high in the night. Both Itachi and Kokuro could see perfectly with their Sharingan and Rinnegan, but Sintary had had to learn how to adapt to not seeing clearly. Her hearing became impeccable. She knew Itachi was further out, watching them closely. Sintary could hear Kokuro panting just a short distance ahead. She needed to distract him enough so she could attack.
The white-haired shinobi in questioned blinked looking behind him as a figure appeared.
"Kiba?" He asked surprised.
Before he could get a clearer look at the person in front of him, Sintary came slamming in. She unleashed the extra "special" chakra she had received from the goddess as well as her unique lightning jutsu. Sintary reached into Kokuro's mind and started to forcefully shove the darkness out of there.
The darkness was named Tsuki.
Kaguya had said for everyone's happiness to be obtained, Sintary needed to separate Tsuki from Kokuro. She would take care of the rest.
That's exactly what Sintary did. She inserted her chakra into Kokuro. Lightning sparked all around them in powerful waves. She put all her effort into shoving Tsuki out.
Suddenly, there was a flash of bright light, and Sintary went flying away from Kokuro. She was immediately caught by Itachi, but the force had knocked them both backwards. The power of the chakra had also created a small crater with Kokuro in the center. Once the smoke cleared, Sintary immediately ran down to her best friend.
"Oh, my god, are you okay?" Sintary asked helping him up.
"Sintary, what the hell was that?" Itachi demanded looking at her.
"I… I feared Kokuro of Tsuki." She tried explaining. "He was causing him all this pain, I just… I studied away to free Ko of the darkness, and… and I gave it a try."
"But where did that chakra come from?" He asked. "It felt ancient."
"It felt familiar…" Kokuro finally stated.
"Oh, Ko, you're okay." Sintary sighed relieved as she hugged him. "I'm so sorry. I didn't think it would be that big of an attack."
"How do you feel?" Itachi asked as they stood.
The white-haired shinobi took a minute before answering. "I feel great. A bit crispy, but great. I'm… I'm not worried at all… I don't even feel Tsuki back there anymore. It's like he's completely gone."
Sintary smiled triumphantly. "That's great! It worked!"
"Yeah, like shock therapy." Kokuro joked rolling his eyes.
"Hey, it was darkness we were trying to get rid of." Sintary reminded him.
"Whatever. Are we done? I need my beauty sleep for tomorrow." He told him.
"I think we've had enough fun for tonight," Itachi stated nodding. "Let's head home for the rest of the night. Remember, eight A.M. wake up call."
Kokuro nodded. "See you guys at the gates." He said.
The wedding was taking place south of Konoha, near the Land of Rivers. Sintary had specifically picked the place because it had large pools of water, and Kokuro had always preferred to be around water. This location had a gazebo out in the water for marital ceremonies as private bungalows. Everything was connected by bridges. The walkways were open to the breezes, the gazebo was all open, and even the area they were eating at was all open to the beautiful sights. Spring had just taken hold of lands meaning the flowers were in full bloom. The wedding was also going to be held at night, too, because of Kokuro's strong connection to the moon.
Sintary frantically hurried from section to section making sure everything was set up perfectly. They had blindfolded Kokuro so he couldn't see anything, and Itachi was currently keeping him busy from seeing anything. She couldn't afford for anything to go wrong. She'd certainly hear about it – not from Kokuro, but from his mother-in-law.
"Choji! I said watch the food, not eat it!" Sintary exclaimed seeing him across the way. "Get to the gazebo, now!"
She quickly ran down the bridges shouting for everyone to get in place. She headed to check on the Inuzuka clan first.
"Hana, Tsume, is he ready yet?" Sintary called before entering the room.
She smiled seeing the other women dressed in a silvery white dress like she was wearing. They were simple, classy dresses that stopped just above their knees. Tsume's was more traditional with her sleeves indicating her clan.
"Yeah, he's ready." Tsume said. "I'm not sure I am. Is there more sake?"
"Ma, you don't need to get drunk yet." Kiba sighed.
"My pup's getting married! Of course, I need to be drunk for it." She insisted.
"Kuromaru, please take mother to her seat up front." Hana told the ninken softly.
The grey ninja hound ushered Tsume out of there and headed towards the gazebo, her asking for sake the whole way.
Sintary looked over Kiba once, making sure everything was in place before nodding with approval.
"Okay, see you guys out there. Remember, Kiba you're going in first followed by Itachi and Akamaru. Hana will then enter with a few more canine friends before I will lead Ko to the gazebo. The rings are already up there along with the 'special touch.' Okay, don't blow it. Your mom will kill us otherwise." Sintary reminded him. "Okay? Good? I've got to go to Ko now. I'll see you guys out there!"
Sintary then headed to the other side of the complex to relieve Sasuke and Itachi of their task. She took a deep breath to compose herself before entering the room.
"Alright, you two, go on, I've got this." Sintary told them.
Itachi was in a grey kimono that had silver trimming. He quickly got up, gave his fiancé a kiss, and headed out to his respective spots for the wedding leaving Sintary and Kokuro alone.
"Nervous?" Sintary asked quietly as she came over to make sure everything was straight.
"Yeah, kinda, but in a good way." Kokuro told her gently.
"Maybe this will help." Sintary said as she pulled something out from her gold obi. "You know the First Hokage's necklace? Well, apparently, this was carved from the same stone as that one."
Kokuro gasped seeing it. It was a deep blue tomoe on a black cord. "Where on earth did you get that, Sintary?" He asked.
"I have no idea actually," she said motioning him to turn around so she could put it on him. "I was thinking about what I could get you one night and wished for something really special. The next morning this was on my dresser with a note saying it was pried from a chakra moonstone – whatever that is – and that it was an Otsutsuki heirloom."
"But… who could have left this for you to give to me?" Kokuro questioned so confused.
"We'll figure that out later. Right now, we're focusing on your wedding." Sintary told him as she made sure the necklace was straight.
Kokuro was wearing a black robe. The gold filigree glistening with the tomoe markings around the Uchiha style collar, sleeves, and down the center of his hiaori train. The obi was tied in loose hanging bow, trailing to the ground, the material, a metallic gold silk. Wrapped around his chest and draping along his shoulders was a new scarf. This one a deep jet black with the sigil of the Otsutsuki on the ends, delicate silver stitching, like stands of moonlight lined the inner edges. Kokuro's hair was styled up, revealing his now glistening purple eyes.
"You look perfect," Sintary whispered. "You're going to be blown away by the details of the wedding."
"I'm blown away I'm getting married," Kokuro joked smiling softly at her.
Sintary smiled back. "Alright, let's head out there." She said offering her hand.
Kokuro gently took her hand before they left the prep room.
The white-haired man gently followed his best friend over a red wooden bridge that had a group of lanterns attached to each peg of the bridge. A fog had settled over the lake from the heat of the lights festival had lit. Kokuro very slowly could make out the packed gazebo. It was decorated with black, white and silver floors with thick, gold ribbon lacing the pews together. Kokuro could make out the Inuzuka clan all group together, Tsume in the front seat right in front of Kiba. The rookie nine sat on the other side.
Kokuro realized this was all technically Kiba's family. He just had Sintary and Itachi. However, he didn't feel saddened by this fact. Kiba was opening another door for him; a door that lead to more family and friends. He had already made mutual friends and through marriage, he would be a part of the Inuzuka clan. That thought made him so happy.
Though that was nothing compared to seeing his soon-to-be-husband.
Kiba robes were traditional for the Hidden Leaf, and for his clan. Tsume said that they had belonged to her father. The hiaori was a deep black, with the Inuzuka crest emblazoned on the back with glimmering rouge thread. The kimono coat had large black and grey layered sleeves, the symbol of the leaf and the Uzumaki spiral inlaid in elaborate silver stitching. The obi was tied snugly, hanging off to the right, adorned with a small set of prayer beads. Kiba's wild hair was tamed, slightly, styled back to reveal his strong caring face.
Sintary parted in front of him to stand behind Hana. Kokuro hardly noticed though. A look of awe and love adorned his face as he looked over his handsome love.
"Kami, Kiba, you look incredible." He breathed.
"Me? You look so handsome." Kiba told him lovingly.
Kokuro gleefully joined hands with Kiba as the ceremony started. Neither could wait to state their vows and finally be married to each other.
"Kokuro Otsutsuki, I promise to love you to the end of time. No amount of battles, wars, or darkness could ever tear me away from your side. I promise to protect you and our love from any threats that come our way – even if that includes my mother." Kiba said which got a couple laughs.
"Kiba Inuzuka, I promise to love you to the moon and back. No amount of distance or time will ever separate us. When I look into your eyes, I see a life full of love and happiness; a life full of possibilities. I cannot wait to travel the world and beyond with you at my side." Kokuro told him heartfully.
"Then, by the power vested in me, I promise you husband and husband. You may now kiss." The priest told them.
The now married couple took hold of each other and kissed deeply. The large group cheered and the hounds howled with joy.
Kiba gently pulled away, but was still close to his lover's face to feel his breath on his own.
"Look up," he said softly.
Kokuro looked up in time to see the fog clear and the moon shine down on them. It was a beautiful full moon that he always felt drawn to. But then he noticed something in the empty sky. A lantern, with an Inuzuka and Otsutsuki crest on it flew solo in the sky. It was suddenly joined by many more. They lit up the sky like the distant stars.
Kokuro chuckled, just absolutely amazed by the beauty and the detail that went into the wedding. He felt Kiba pull away slightly and drew his attention to him. Kiba held in his hand their own lantern to light.
"To send our love into the skies permanently." Kiba stated lovingly.
Kokuro smirked more as they gave it a gentle flame and let it go up into the midnight sky and towards the moon. The white-haired shinobi grabbed ahold of his dark-haired husband and kissed him again deeply.
Sintary had them move to another, larger gazebo which had tables off to each of the sides with rows of food in the middle. There they ate, they laughed, they tried to keep the sake away from Tsume…
They were unsuccessful of keeping it out of her since she was a very strong will woman. The newlyweds watched her worriedly as she got up to the stage to give her speech.
"Those two," she started sighing. "They've been together for almost six years now. I couldn't believe it when my son told me he was inviting someone over one night – let alone a guy he loved. You can believe my shock when this little punk showed up. The next thing I know, they're together all the time – and I do mean together." The couple immediately turned bright red as she winked at them cruelly. "You wouldn't believe the amount of times I walked in on those two trying to get in each other's pants. I mean, come on, I have a keen scent of smell! Like I wouldn't pick that up eventually. Hey, wait! I'm not finished!" She exclaimed as clans' members ushered her off the stage.
The rest of the wedding went smoothly after that. The music slowly started to play as people went on the floor to dance.
The moon glimmered high in the late-night sky. It's hazy blue light illuminating the waters of the crystalline lake. Golden glowing orbs of light still circled in heavenly clouds, dancing across the water's surface. The lanterns floating and flitting through the air on the breath of the Gods. The night was still, only the iridescent shadows of cranes shadowed the sky. The air ripe with the scent of sakura blossoms and black powder, from the wedding reception (Firework show a gift from someone idk).
The water was still for all but two sets of ripples. Kiba and Kokuro found themselves dancing with one another on the water's surface.
Kiba was grinning widely, his eyes squeezed shut. His cheeks flushing a gentle shade of crimson, either from the sake or from the share thought. They were married.
Kokuro leaned in and the pair kissed under the moonlight. Their pulses becoming one. Their chakra in perfect harmony that the water's surface was no longer disturbed by their motions. The kiss became impassioned, deepening. Kokuro snaked his tongue lightly against Kiba's lips, and the younger male willingly let their tongues dance. Kokuro gently sucked on the new flesh before longingly pulling away.
"Kiba Otsutsuki…I like the sound of that," said Kokuro with an endearing smile, "I never in a million years could have imagined that you and I would be married, have settled into a nice apartment, and even been out to the world."
Kiba chuckled ever so lightly and kissed Kokuro lightly, their lips dusting one another. He met the rippled purple eyes before him, and where others could be frightened or dismayed; Kiba only saw love and compassion. "Ko, I love you."
"I love you too, Kiba."
The pair danced in one another's arms. Spinning effortless circles against the still water. The sound of the wind, and chimes playing from their villa, the symphony to their dance.
"You know," mumbled Kiba into Kokuro, as he rested his head on his chest, "I thought at first my mother would be crazy about me taking your clan name, but I think this is the one time she agreed with me. There are plenty of Inuzukas. Hell, Hana will probably keep the clan title, but, there is only one Otsutsuki. I wanted to be a part of your—no—our clan's revival."
Kokuro pulled away from Kiba, stunning the younger brunet. Hot tears streamed down his face as he pulled forward and kissed his new husband. "K-Kiba you have no idea, no idea how much that means to me. As a child, I was all alone, but with you, not for a single moment have I ever felt alone. Now, you say you want my name, and want to bring back my clan. Is that your way of saying…saying you want to have a child with me?"
Kiba gave a cocky smile and kissed Kokuro chastely, "Really dear, we have been married for about five hours now, do you even need to ask?"
Kiba grabbed the loose bow of Kokuro's obi and pulled him into a deep kiss. His hands grasping tightly at his lover's waist. Kokuro responded in turn, he pulled at the small of Kiba's, pressing their bodies together. His other hand snaking its way through the tamed mop of brown hair. The pair kissed and grasped at one another until finally they broke for air.
Their eyes burning with desire and hunger.
"Kokuro I think it is high time we start our wedding night, do you think?"
The silverite gave his husband a sultry look and took his hand, "Hold on."
There was a surge of energy as the pair disappeared. The force of the teleportation swirled the water and air. The lotuses and lanterns swirled creating a giant spiral over the surface of the lake.
Kiba and Kokuro found themselves back at the villa. The villa was a collection of large mansion like housed on one end of the lake. They were connected by bridges and supported over the water by stilts. Koi could be seen swimming under the buildings. The newlyweds were housed in the center building, it had hazy torches and candles that floated around it to illuminate the path. Kiba and Kokuro walked towards their room, kissing and nipping all the while.
Pushing open the sliding doors, the pair saw their bed. It was a plush king sized four post that attached to the ceiling. Black silken curtains adorned with images of the moon, phoenix, dragon, and sun shrouded the center room.
Kiba was take off guard when Kokuro lifted him, resting him on his waist. The young brunet wrapped his legs around Kokuro's hips, his arm around his neck, and kissed him once more. Kokuro immediately kissed back, a hunger fueled by love coursing through him.
No distractions this time. Kokuro willed his chakra and shadow clones locked the sliding doors on the walls of the octagonal room, before disappearing in a small cloud of smoke. Kiba nipped down hard on the skin of Ko's collar eliciting what he wanted. A deep desperate moan. This only fed the fire in both of them. Heat begins to roll off them in heavy waves.
Kiba's sense are hyper-aware of every noise; he ca hear Kokuro's quickening breath, his restless beating heart. He can even hear ever whispered curse as he bites and bruised the tender olive skin of his husband.
Kokuro leans them both down on the mattress, pressing his weight down into the man beneath him. "Good," he rasps, his voice dropping low, sending Kiba's skin prickling with goosebumps. Kokuro leans over Kiba, trailing his hands over his jaw before pulling his scarf off and resting it under Kiba's head. His hands ghost over the exposed skin of the disheveled kimono front before pulling off his shoulders leaving his torso bare. Kokuro set to work pulling all types of gasps and moans from his husband. Sucking ad leaving a collar of deep purple bruises, nipping at the exposed skin of Kiba's chest. The brunet bucked underneath his husband and was mewling desperately. The kimono pants were tenting rather clearly as Kokuro got up from the bed.
Kiba moved to protest but Kokuro silenced him with a single finger to the lips. Kiba lewdly took the finger into his mouth and sucked on it, causing Kokuro to give him a teasing scowl.
"You keep up that behavior and we won't ever leave the bedroom," smirked Ko.
"You say that like it is a bad thing," laughed Kiba breathily.
Kokuro shook his head and pulled of his hiaori, and then slowly dropped his kimono top to the floor. His chest exposed and burning hot and flushed against the cold lake air.
Kiba sucked in his breath as he shifted in the bed. Spreading his legs to make room as Kokuro descended upon him. Kiba's body arches without his permission, seeking more friction, and receiving it when Kokuro slides a hand between them, playfully tugging and rubbing his dick though their pants.
"Kami Fuck," groans Kiba, hissing at the sensations of Ko stroking his dick and biting on one of his nipples. Kiba digs his fingers into Kokuro's back, blunt nails scratching at the skin; which Kokuro seemed to like very much, bucking his hips into Kiba's. The pair kisses hungrily again, their mouths hot and wet, seeking out the other's in a heated dance. Lust and passion peel off them in hearty waves.
Kokuro shifted backwards, moving upright so he can undo his obi sash. His face is flushed, his eyes hooded in a gratifying shroud of heat and lust. The sash comes undone and the front of the loose pants falls to Kokuro's hips revealing his straining mesh boxers.
Kiba takes a sharp breath as Kokuro licks down his chest, down his trail until he reaches his own belt. The brunet moves to help unto the not, but the silverite swats his hands away with a scandalous smile. He pins the brunet's hands and then lewdly begins to undo the knot with his teeth. Taking small moments to break away and mouth at Kiba's cock through the material.
With a satisfied huff Kokuro drops down, and easily pulls off the loose kimono pants. Discarding his own in the process. The silverite's longs fingers skating cool circles against Kiba's burning hot skin. Kokuro can see that Kiba is straining desperately against his boxers; the material tenting mercilessly.
They sink back down to the bed together, limbs tangled, Kokuro's fingers threaded through Kiba's hair as the kiss deepens and becomes frantic. Kiba likes the way Kokuro's body blankets his, the sharp and controlled thrust of his hips grinding against his own, in long slow, rolling motions. Each one had them both moaning and groaning in pleasure with every brush of their dicks.
"Babe," Kiba mewls, his hands strong on Ko's waist. Fingers clutching and begging for motion. "Please—"
"Shhh," the sliver-haired shinobi whispered soothingly, nuzzling against his husband's jaw. Kokuro's fingers curling around Kiba's waistband. "Tell me how much you need this."
Kiba gasped, his voice cracking, "I need this please Ko, I love you."
Kokuro hums pleasantly, mouthing at Kiba's jaw as he tugs his underwear down his thighs, Kiba lifting his hips to help. His head's getting hazy as the heat continues to build, stoked deep inside his belly. He's so fucking wet—the bed's going to be a mess by the time they're done—and he can feel himself getting ever wetter when Kokuro groans, trailing his hands up the brunet's thighs, brushing over his cock and down his balls before they dip even lower. Kiba tenses instinctively when the tip of Kokuro's finger rubs over his hole, his whole body lighting up like a firework display at the sensation.
"Just relax," Kokuro soothes, his voice low against Kiba's throat, "it is just me."
Kiba heaves out a rough breath, wanting it so bad, yet scared at the prospect now that it's finally happening after craving it for so long. Kokuro is good at distracting him, though; his other hand wraps around his dick, thumb slipping over the head, and while dark-haired man is groaning over that, Kokuro presses a little harder, and his finger slips inside Kiba without any trouble at all.
"Kami," Kokuro breathes. "You're so fucking wet. Gods—can I rim you later?"
Kiba tries to speak but only a ragged cry echoes from him as his husband gently slides his fingers in and out. Each gentle brush hitting that sweet spot in him, lighting up his vision with stars.
"More?"
Kiba nods raggedly words beyond him at this point. His mouth hanging open in the dual pleasure of his cock being stroked, and having two fingers rub his prostate. Kokuro works him gently, not rushing in the moment, making him savor every moan and cry. Kiba pushing back on the fingers, desperately trying to fill himself more.
"Okay," Kokuro says easily, shifting back onto his knees so he can pull off his boxers. Kiba groans at the sight of his dick, flushed red and curving toward his stomach. "You ready?" the elder shinobi asks, carefully making eye contact, even as he curls his fingers around himself, giving his dick a few rough tugs.
"Yeah," Kiba breathes.
"Hold yourself open, and relax, it's just me."
Kiba shifts a holds his legs open, lifting his hips slightly. Kokuro braces one hand on Kiba's hip as he shifts forward. His other hand wrapping around his husband's dick. Kiba locks eyes with his husband, his brown staring into the now hazel pools of amber before him. Kokuro shifts, and slowly pushes inside; Kiba's lips parting with a choked noise of pleasure. The younger trying to keep his body still, and not rush into desperate thrusts.
There is a slight burn and then a feeling of fullness; Ko had bottomed out.
"Kiba," Ko says softly, not moving inside him, "is this okay?"
"This is fucking perfect…can y-you please m-move."
The silverite sets a steady pace, thrusting gently in and out. Slowly increasing the tempo until he is steadily fucking his husband. Kokuro guides Kiba's hips, helping find the rhythm as he strokes him thoroughly. Kiba is getting lost in the sensation of it. His voice crying out loudly with Kokuro's own moans. Both of them eliciting another gasp of pleasure from the other.
"Kami fuck…K-Kiba…y-you're so f-fucking tight."
The brunet moan out, "you f-feel s-so f-fucking good." He grabs Kokuro's face and kisses him sloppily. His knees bending back as Kokuro is pulled in. "You're perfect."
Kiba whines helplessly, and Kokuro's movements go a little jerky for a moment, fucking into his husband harder before he smooths out. "I got you," Ko whispers, and there's conviction, desire, and love in his voice, each adding to Kiba's pleasure. It makes Kiba whine again, his teeth sinking into Kokuro's shoulder. Kokuro moans and snaps his hips into him, picking up the pace.
Kokuro strokes his husband faster; his dick lubricated with flowing rivulets of pre. Both of them feeling the fire begin to build in them. Each of Kokuro's rolls of the hip come forward, punching moan after moan out of Kiba. Both drunk on the sound of the other's bliss. The pair kiss sloppily, and Kiba can feel his body tighten. His hips rocking up into Kokuro's grip.
There is a burning tingle in his toes, and the tips of his fingers. Kiba knows he is getting close. His moan becoming more ragged. Words lost, just sounds and cries of ecstasy. The brunet clamps down onto Ko's shoulder, his teeth biting into, and piercing the skin. Blunt nails scratch down his back as his orgasm rips through him. His voice shatters as the white-hot fire of bliss courses through him. Kiba spills stream after stream of hot seed across their chests. His vison going white as his body tightens.
It feels like years pass before the feeling begins to fade; Kiba has to blink dark spots from his vision before he can focus on Kokuro, his head a little bit clearer as the heat begins to recede—for the moment. His silver-haired husband is panting, his eyes squeezed shut, shaking a little. Kiba makes a concerned noise and touches his face, damp with sweat, and Kokuro leans into his touch with a long sigh. It's another long moment before he opens his eyes, his gaze a little unfocused.
"Surprise," he says hoarsely.
"Did you cum?" Kiba asks quietly.
Kokuro makes a strangled noise that might be a laugh. "Still am," he says, and bows his head, pressing his forehead to Kiba's collarbone. His hips are still moving, working in small jumps that seem more subconscious than intentional.
Kiba and Kokuro lay in the hazy light letting the night air swirl around them. Their breath slowing, their hearts returning to a normal rhythm, Kokuro pulling himself from his husband with a small wince.
The silver-haired shinobi wrapped his arms around Kiba, "I love you, you are my fierce wolf and my best friend."
Kiba smiled and lightly kissed Kokuro, "I love you too Ko, you are my cunning fox, and my family. I cannot imagine a better person to be married to."
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