First Mate First Love

Chapter 27: Arrival

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It took time for Neji to recover from his injuries. He never wanted to be without Kiba. His maternal instincts were in overdrive now that he was 37 weeks pregnant. The baby was due in less than a week. He propped himself up on the pillows. His fingers traced slowly over the scars left by his surgery. The scars were worth it if meant his pup was strong and healthy. His large stomach made it difficult to get out of bed. Since the birth was close it was affecting his chakra control. He groaned as he failed to get out of bed. He groaned. Kiba's eyes snapped open.

"Neji?",

"Are you okay my love? Is it time?" asked Kiba.

Neji resisted the urge to laugh. He nearly gave his husband a heart attack, when he was having weak contractions.

"It's only a Braxton Hicks contractions nothing to be worried about", said Neji.

Kiba gently kissed his stomach.

"Can you help me up?" asked Neji.

The alpha got up and helped the omega from bed. He resisted the urge to laugh when he saw Neji waddled to the bathroom. The omega soon joined him in bed.

"Kiba, you have to talk to them", said Neji.

The alpha groaned and rolled his eyes.

"That's the last thing I want to do", said Kiba.

"You must think of them", said Neji.

"The only people I must think you and the precious pup you carry in your belly", said Kiba.

"That's not what I meant. I know how much you love me and Tala, but there are other things that must be taken into consideration", said Neji.

"Why?" asked Kiba.

"Kiba, you're a clan alpha", said Neji.

"I know I am", he groaned.

"You know you have to speak with them", said Neji.

"I don't want to speak with them", said Kiba.

The them Kiba spoke of were the three clan alphas. They returned wit their families to the Leaf after twenty years. Kiba had been dodging it for three days now.

"We have to go", said Neji.

Kiba rolled his eyes.

"They're just a group of old men who bicker over the policy of the animal clans", he said.

"You're being a child. And you can't afford this childish behavior much longer Kiba with our own child is coming in less than a week", said Neji.

Kiba sighed.

"Do you ever get sick being right", he asked.

"No, you can't drag your feet anymore. Today we are getting this over with", said Neji.

Kiba along with Kakashi had to settle the clan territories. After a long meeting, there would be a party. Neji would have to attend too. His perfect mate shouldn't even be out the den when he's this far along. But his presence was required. Neji is a clan omega. The second most powerful position in their clan.

With Akamaru's help, Neji was able to get out of bed. All he could fit into was a pair of sweatpants and an oversized shirt. Never had he been so big in his life. The stretch marks on his stomach were apparent. His upper chest became extremely tender over the past few days. He glared at his reflection in the mirror. Looking like this he couldn't help feeling self-conscious.

"Why are you glaring at yourself in such a way, beautiful?" asked Kiba.

"How can you find me attractive, when I look like this?" asked Neji.

"I don't know how you think I can't. You are carrying our child inside you. How can you get any more beautiful?" said Kiba.

Neji started crying.

"Damn these hormones!" he growled.

"Hey, soon our little girl will be here and these sometimes dangerous mood swings of yours will be over", said Neji.

Kiba kissed him on the forehead.

"Sleep, the meeting isn't till much later", he said.

"I'm hungry", whined Neji.

"I'll bring you something to eat my love", said Kiba.

Kiba went into the kitchen and sliced a few pieces of peach pound cake. He stared out the window. Akamaru nudged against his leg.

"Shit, Akamaru. I'm going to be a father soon", said Kiba.

"Kiba", called Neji.

"Coming", said Kiba.

He gave Neji the peach pound cake. Kiba took great pleasure in licking the crumbs from Neji's soft lips. Neji yawned and fell asleep in his arms. Kiba was perfectly sound playing with Neji's hair while he slept. His mate whined loudly as he moved. Those beautiful white eyes opened. They held a great amount of annoyance to them.

"It's time to go", said Kiba.

"Already?" he whined as he nuzzled closely to Kiba's neck.

"Now who's acting childish", said Kiba.

He groaned as Neji punched him in the ribs.

"SHIT" growled Kiba as he rubbed his side.

"Come on its time to go", said Kiba.

"I'm coming", muttered Neji.

There was a heavy knock on the front door. Tsume rushed to answer it. She smiled when she saw her old teammates Barnard Orso and Saber Taro.

"Tsume, you haven't changed at all!" said Barnard.

Barnard is the present clan alpha of Orso family. He was a large man who stood at about 6'9. His skin tan skin was battle warren. It depicted only a small fraction of his time a shinobi. His warm amber eyes took away from his intimidating stature. Barnard's dark brown to this day couldn't be tame by any brush or comb. He was dressed in all brown with large leather bracelets around his wrists. Around his neck, he wore a Leaf headband. On each cheek was a double swirl. Those were the crests of his clan. Some would think the markings looked foolish, but none would dare say it to his face. His clan was known as the most physically powerful of the five animal clans. The most common physical traits were great and those amber eyes and their great height. The companions and constant allies of this clan were bears. The bear that chose Barnard as his master Otso. He was an old grizzly bear. The large bear took a chance to get reacquainted with old friend Kuromaru.

"Missed you too big guy", said Tsume.

She'd missed her teammate's powerful hugs and warm voice.

"Come on Barnard let her go. You're not the only one who missed her", said Saber.

Saber flashed a grin at her. Almost nothing changed between them. It was like they were only a few days instead of twenty years.

"Just like old times", he said to himself.

Saber was the present clan alpha of the Taro family. He had long golden blonde hair. His eyes were green with slit pupils. On his cheeks, he wore black tiger-like stripes, which were the markings of his clans. He stood at 6'2. His clan was known for their agility and stealth. The most common physical traits was that golden blonde hair and those green eyes. They have perfect night vision and the ability to always land on their feet or at least on all fours. Their clan aligned with the tigers. Saber constant ally was an aging tigress named Bass. She was a mighty fighter who lost one her eyes in battle. The old joined her friends.

"Barnard let her go. You're not the only one who missed her", said Saber.

"When did you become the huggy type?" asked Barnard.

"I've never said I wasn't affectionate. I don't enjoy being crushed in your bone shattering hugs", said Saber.

Barnard laughed and put down Tsume. He was shocked when he saw Hana. He was used to seeing the little girl with bows in her hair. Now she was a full-grown woman with a daughter. And married to the Hokage. Her father would still think Kakashi wasn't good enough for her.

"Is that really your little girl?" asked Barnard.

"Yes, it's me. It's been a long Uncle Barnard", said Hana.

"Shit, you've grown", said a man from the doorway.

"Kondoru get your ass in here", said Tsume.

The man laughed. Kondoru was the only surviving teammate from her husband Ajax's squad.

"Late as always", said Saber.

"Only by a few seconds. And you shouldn't be talking with your constant cat naps", said Kondoru.

"Watch it tweedy bird!" growled Saber.

Kondoru smirked. He was the present clan alpha of the Kaze Clan. He had long white hair that was always in his face. His sharp gray eyes took in his surroundings. They held a playful glint to them. Painted on his cheeks were wing like markings.

"An old tabby cat like you would never be able to catch me", said Kondoru.

"You aren't much of spring chicken yourself, Kondoru", said Saber.

Kondoru's clan was known for this playful attitude. Even with this playful nature, they were just as deadly as the other four clans. Out of the five clans, they were only ones who were long-range specialists. Almost ever member was naturally gifted in archery. They allied themselves with birds. These weren't giant birds of prey, but songbirds of varying sizes. What these birds lacked in size and strength the made up for in intelligence and sight. Kondoru's bird was Cyan. He was a beautiful blue bird with long green tail feathers.

"Where's your other youngest pup?" asked Barnard.

"He should be here soon enough. We have private things discuss. And I want to see the rest of your families. It's been a long time since I've seen your mates and children", said Tsume.

"Alright, youngins get your butts in here", called Barnard.

The sons of each of the men came in. They were all cautious most them either young babes or pregnant mates. They slowly filed in and start adjusting to their surroundings. Tsume was tackled down by one her oldest friends.

"Kaiyo!"

"Tsume",

Kaiyo was Barnard's mate. He had long light blue hair, stunning dark green eyes, and pale skin.

"Where's Banner?" asked Tsume.

She felt horrible when she saw the sadness that took over her friends' expressions.

"He died on a mission that took him into Hayashi territory", said Barnard.

"I'm so sorry", said Tsume.

"It's all right you didn't know", said Kaiyo.

"You see the woman over there with the twin boys. That's Eve she was my son's mate. And those cute cubs in her arms are Theo and Dax", said Barnard.

Tsume focused on the girl. She was a dark skinned. Her long black hair hung her face. She gave a small wave to her hand. Eve's stunning ice blue eyes held a heavy sadness to them. Tsume knew how that felt. She experienced the same pain when she lost her husband. The girl won't be sad forever. The two little angels in her would grantee that.

"She'll get better", said Tsume.

"Raion, come over here and introduce yourself", said Saber.

"You already did", he said.

"Do you still get this kind of smart ass behavior from your son, Tsume?" asked Saber.

"My son has been too preoccupied caring for his pregnant mate to give me any trouble", said Tsume.

"Lucky", said Saber.

Tsume laughed as Raion's mother hit him over the head.

"How dare you speak to your father such a tone young man", she said.

"Nala it's nice to see you again. I see you haven't lost of any of your spunk", said Tsume.

Nala stood at 5'2. What she lacked in height she made up for in spunk and sass. She had long wavy black hair and dark blue eyes.

"Have to, when I live with these animals", said Nala.

There was a loud hiss as serval by Nala's side growled.

"Hush Rosy", said Nala.

"So you're the second most terrifying woman my father's met", said Raion.

"And who's the first?" asked Nala as she tapped her foot against the floor.

"Heh, sorry catnip", said Saber.

He groaned as Nala slapped him in the back of his head.

"Sorry about that father", Raion.

"You can make it up to me by properly introducing yourself and your family to my teammate", said Saber.

The blonde straightened up. He'd grown so much since Tsume last saw him. His cat-like green eyes carefully analyzed her. He was about the same age as Kiba. In fact, all the boys here were.

"I'm Raion and this is my wife Sarabi", said Raion as he pulled the pink haired woman close.

"And this is Leon", she as showed off the cute baby in her arms.

The baby boy had blonde and his mother's dark red eyes. The kit was about the same age Tsume granddaughter Senna.

"Guess it my turn to introduce my clan", said Kondoru.

He pulled forward his twin sons.

"And this my son-

"Sparrow. I almost didn't recognize you. I remember you running naked across the front yard of your house", said Tsume.

He turned red. Sparrow took after his papa. He had long purple hair and lavender color eyes. Both the boys turned red.

"I almost forgot about that", said Kondoru as he pinched his son's cheek.

"Father stop it", he said.

"Thankfully, he broke that habit", said Akira.

"You haven't aged a day", said Tsume.

"I'm a very lucky man", said Kondoru before he kissed his husband.

Sparrow groaned when they saw their fathers and dad kiss.

"I'm surprised you don't have grandbabies yet", said Tsume.

"This idiot doesn't have a single drop of romance. So no grandchildren yet", said Akira.

"I'm just waiting for the right girl", said Sparrow.

The front door opened and everyone attention went to it.

"Sorry we are a bit late", said Kiba.

Kondoru's eyes went widened when he saw Kiba. The boy looked exactly like Ajax.

"You look exactly like your father boy", said Kondoru.

"Do I know you?" asked Kiba.

"I met you when you were only a pup, so you wouldn't remember any of us", said Kondoru.

Kiba didn't know how to respond to this. Never had seen so many alphas in a room before. Actually, the only other alpha he knew was Kakashi before now. He was excited to have more people his age that were alphas. All but one of them were mated. Kiba would keep a close eye on him.

"Come on boys get in here", said Tsume.

Neji didn't know how to feel about this. He stayed close to Kiba and took his hand for extra comfort. Neji felt uncomfortable with the situation. The only other Clan Alpha he ever met kidnapped and him raped him multiple times. He shook his head. These people are friends. They aren't going to hurt him. He gave Kiba's hand a squeeze, before leading him towards the alphas.

He kept himself hidden behind Kiba. Neji hated this feeling of dependency on Kiba. Staying hidden made him feel secure. His due date was a little less than a week away. He was in no condition to fight. His body was resting in preparation for labor, even if it was days away. This was all normal behavior for an omega with child. But it went against Neji's normal personality. For this moment he was willing to follow his instinct. Anything for his pup.

"Did you really take down Katsuo on your own?" asked Raion.

Kiba nodded his head. He never bragged about defeating Katsuo. It brought painful memories for his mate and him.

"Yes", said Kiba.

Barnard lifted the boy off the floor in a powerful embrace.

"Thank you, Kiba", he said.

Neji couldn't help laughing at the scene.

"He's not some pup, Barnard. Kiba is our peer a Clan Alpha. And I think you might be unintentionally crushing him to death", said Saber.

"Would you rather have his place?" asked Barnard.

Saber tensed.

"No, continue", he said.

Kaiyo couldn't help staring at the boy in front him. He strongly resembled Banner the son he lost. Kaiyo's son was a great amount taller than the boy in front of him and his features were a bit more rugged than Banner, but the look was similar to bring a sense of comfort and pain. By scent, he knew the boy was pregnant.

"And who are you?" asked Kaiyo.

Barnard dropped Kiba when he saw what caught Kaiyo's attention.

"Neji",

Kiba quickly moved to his mate's side. He could finally breathe properly.

"You are a very lucky man, Kiba. He's beautiful", said Barnard.

Neji laughed when Kaiyo hit Barnard over the head.

"Sorry, about that normally he isn't such an old perverted goat", said Kaiyo.

"I guess now that the clan alphas here we can start", said Barnard.

Neji watched as they filed into a room.

"Don't worry they'll be out soon enough. There's picnic and the kids are playing outside. Come and join us", said Kaiyo.

He looked at Hana and Tsume. They both agreed that it was safe and they all went outside.

Kiba wasn't thrilled at being separated from his mate.

"Don't worry you'll be back with him soon", said Barnard.

"How far along is he?" asked Saber.

"Thirty-seven weeks", said Kiba.

"We will make this as short as possible. Trust we all know how you feel", said Barnard.

All the men in the room nodded their heads. If his mother trusted these men then he could too. He saw no harm in telling them.

"It been a long time since we've had a pup at the table", said Kondoru.

Kiba gave a low warning growl.

"Looks like he has his mother's temper Kondoru. He won't be as tolerant of you as Ajax was. So careful what you say", said Saber.

"This coming from the man whose put his foot in his mouth more than anyone else", said Kondoru.

"Yes, but unlike you. I've actually learned from it", said Saber.

"Shall we get started", said Kakashi as spread out the map.

"Not much has changed in twenty years. The village has expanded its borders, but otherwise. It's the same as always", said Kondoru.

"You'll want the dense forest the west Saber", said Kakashi.

"Yes", he said.

"Are there any objections?" asked Kakashi.

There were none.

"Barnard, you'll want the mountains to the north", said Kakashi.

"I'll have to fight you for that Barnard", said Kondoru.

"The last time I picked a fight with you I ended up with half my head shaved, one my eyebrow, and a tattoo of a peacock on my ass. It hurt like hell getting that removed. I don't want to deal with a lifetime of that. It will be best for the village if we have a keen eye watching the upper ground", said Barnard.

Kiba couldn't help laughing.

"That isn't even the start of the trouble the five us got into", said Saber.

"Five of us?" asked Kiba.

"Me, Saber, Tsume, Barnard, and of course your father Ajax", said Kondoru.

"Mom, got in trouble?" asked Kiba.

"Skipping class amongst other things", said Saber.

"We can get to old memories at another time. But it's good to see that you have a sense of humor. You'll need it", said Barnard.

"Before we get serious, can I ask what you did to deserve at peacock tattooed on your ass?" said Kiba.

"I honestly can't remember. The only part of that night I remember is getting very drunk. Do you remember Kondoru?" asked Barnard.

"Nope", he said.

"Can we get back on topic?" asked Kakashi.

"I'll take the eastern mountains. They're just as nice", said Barnard.

"Are you okay with the middle lands, Kiba", asked Saber.

"It's fine with that. But will you three do for shelter?" asked Kiba.

Each of the men lifted a large scroll.

"We took our homes with us when we left and brought them back when we returned", said Barnard.

"You know we have to speak of it especially with us being in the village and they're being so many younglings with us", said Saber.

"We are talking about heat laws Kiba", said Barnard.

"They were crafted to help prevent an alpha from taking a mate against their will", said Saber.

Kiba frowned.

"Trust me Kiba. We've been in your shoes. When I took my mate, I wasn't myself", said Barnard.

"So did I", said Kondoru.

"Should we follow the same laws?" asked Saber.

"Chain ups for unmated males. Kakashi it will be for the best for the villagers to stay away from the areas just make sure", said Barnard.

"Are we agreement?" asked Saber.

They nodded their heads.

"Now for the boring crap", said Kondoru.

Neji sat at the table alone. He didn't mind though. From where he was sitting he had a great view of the children. There were a lot more them than he thought there would be.

"May I sit?" asked a soft voice.

It was a woman pushing a twin stroller.

"Sure", he said.

"I'm Eve Orso", she said.

"Neji Inuzuka and who are these two?" he asked as peered into the stroller.

She gave a small smile.

"These are my sons Theo and Dax", said Eve.

"How can you tell them apart?" asked Neji.

She giggled.

"They are almost completely identical. Sometimes I even have a difficulty telling them apart. It helps that Theo's eyes are different", said Eve.

Theo opened his eyes when he heard his name. One of his eyes was ice blue and the other was warm amber color.

"Where's there dad?" asked Neji.

Eve frowned.

"He died", she said.

"I'm sorry", said Neji.

"It's okay you didn't know. How far along are you?" asked Eve.

"Thirty-seven weeks", said Neji.

"You're close to popping",

Both turned to face who spoke. There stood Akira and Kaiyo. They were Clan Omegas. Neji and Eve instantly grew uncomfortable.

"And Akira you must work on your phrasing. You shouldn't scare the boy more than he is already. This is his first child", said Kaiyo.

"Have a little humor Kaiyo. It wouldn't hurt you to take that stick out of your ass every now and then", said Akira.

Neji wasn't really paying attention the conversation. The small bear-like creature on Kaiyo's shoulders caught his attention.

"What is it?" asked Kaiyo.

"I think the fur ball riding on your shoulders has their attention", said Akira.

"Oh, this Rusty. He's a red panda", said Kaiyo.

"And this Mango", said Akira as he pointed the orange and yellow bird on his shoulder.

"Is a boy or a girl?" asked Kaiyo.

"A girl", said Neji.

"I have two Hera and Eden", said Kaiyo as he pointed to the playground.

"I'm guessing your eldest is the one with the bear and your youngest is the one with teddy bear", said Neji.

"Yep", said Kaiyo.

"My little girl is the one with the white hair. Her name is Harmony. But it is odd that you're having a daughter first", said Akira.

"Don't worry it's just rare", said Kaiyo.

Neji relaxed.

"Can I ask you two a question", said Neji.

"Go ahead", said Akira.

"What do you children call you? I know it's a stupid question", said Neji.

"It isn't actually. We wondered the same thing when we were your age. Neither Akira nor I wanted to be called mommy. Even my eldest children still call me papa", said Kaiyo.

"My eldest call me Dad and my youngest calls me daddy. They call my mate father", said Akira.

They settled into a peaceful conversation.

"The beasts will come out tonight. You'll finally have an excuse to take that stick out your ass Kaiyo and replace it with something far more pleasurable", said Akira with a smile.

"What do you mean?" asked Neji.

"With so many alphas around the urge to reclaim will be strong. It's been far too long for my liking", said Kaiyo.

Neji went red. He and Kiba hadn't made love for weeks.

"The dry spell will finally be put to an end", said Akira.

Every alpha could smell their mate's lust, even the ones in the main house.

"Go head Kiba. Neji probably misses you", said Barnard.

Tsume was waiting outside the meeting room. She knew her old teammates had questions.

"What did Katsuo do to that boy?" asked Barnard.

"It had to be bad for that pup to fully awaken his inner alpha at such a young age", said Kondoru.

"He's not a pup and the story is difficult. You know who his mate is right?" asked Tsume.

"Easy Neji Hyuga. He's one of the best to come out of the Hyuga clan in decades. What makes him even more impressive is he's from the branch family. The boy nearly died in the war protecting his cousin and that Naruto kid", said Kondoru.

"That Naruto kid will become Hokage after me", said Kakashi.

"Really?" asked Kondoru.

"Yes", said Kakashi.

"How the hell do you know so much about him?" asked Saber.

"We've wanted a Hyuga in our clan for generations. None my family would ever force a member. I just thought it would be wise to keep an eye on young prospects. I'm guessing his aunt had something to do with it. She used his curse seal against Neji", said Kondoru.

"You know that gets creepy sometimes, Kondoru. I don't think Kiba would take it well if found you'd been spying on his mate", said Barnard.

"What did Katsuo do to Neji? All of us could see the terror in that boy's eyes", said Saber.

"That bastard gave him the collar and locked him up in dark cage for three months. Worse than that is when he raped Neji, he took on the appearance of my son", said Tsume.

Every alpha was fuming. Their clans were extremely close. If you hurt one of them you hurt all of them.

"No wonder Kiba so easily unlocked his power", said Barnard.

"I hate myself for asking this, but is the baby Kiba's", said Saber.

"It's my son's. We also have another problem, which will grow worse now that our families have come out of hiding", said Tsume.

"And what is that?" asked Saber.

"Hunters", said Tsume.

"You can't be serious", said Kondoru.

"One attacked Neji nearly killing both him and his baby. So I'm very serious", said Tsume.

"We will just have to keep an eye out for now", said Barnard.

Neji smiled when Kiba nuzzled his neck. The others at the table were shocked when their alphas' did the same. The picnic went on for hours and Neji was at his limit. Everyone took their mate and children home. Kiba picked Neji up and rush them home.

Neji yawned before releasing his jutsu. He was ready for sleep. Sex could wait for another time. He settled into bed. To his surprise, Kiba didn't try to get him aroused. He fell asleep. Later that night he was awoken by the sound of beasts. The sounds were having a powerful effect on his libido. He moaned when Kiba started kissing his neck. His eyes shut in pleasure when Kiba started rutting against him.

"Kiba put it in now. I won't last long", said Neji.

"Are you sure?" asked Kiba.

"If you don't put it in me now I'll come on my own", said Neji.

Kiba yanked Neji's pants down and shoved himself inside his wet welcoming mate.

"Fuck, Neji you're tight as hell!" grunted Kiba.

"Move", growled Neji.

He started thrusting into his mate. To keep his omega in place he wrapped his arm around Neji's waist. His large hand started pumping Neji in sync with his thrusts.

"Kiba",

It only took a few thrusts for Neji to come. Kiba dug his teeth into his mate's neck. Neji gave a weak moan as Kiba came inside him. There was a lewd sound as Kiba pulled out of him. He squirmed uncomfortably as he felt Kiba's cum leaking down his inner thighs. Kiba pulled up the back of pants.

"Sorry that was so quick, but I just don't have the stamina I used to", said Neji.

"It's okay", said Kiba.

He placed his hand protectively over Neji's stomach.

"How is she?" asked Kiba.

"You ask that every time. And the answer is the same she's fine. She can't feel it", said Neji.

"I can't help. She could come any day now", said Kiba.

"I don't know why you're so nervous. You're not the one who's giving birth", said Neji.

He woke up to a sharp pain. There was no mistaking he was going into labor.

"Kiba",

"It too early let's sleep a bit longer", he said.

Neji was in no mood for this. He punched Kiba in the ribs.

"What the fuck Neji!" yelled Kiba.

At least two of his ribs were broken.

"I'm in labor, ass", said Neji.