T'senri Tia, the Warrior of Light, was a pride and joy of Eorzea.
It's true, chosen Champion.
Spending years – ten by now – running around its city-states, solving issues big and small, and always offering a helping hand with a bright grin and easy-going attitude, he earned himself the hearts and minds of their citizens.
In Ul'dah, where he officially hailed from – as any of the people living there liked to remind the others – many still remembered the days of his triumphs in the Coliseum – and even more, too eager girls swore he used to warm their beds in those times.
In Gridania – where people liked to think their city was the Warrior's favorite to visit, as he was spotted with surprising frequency on its paths. Sometimes even, during an especially sunny day, one – if lucky enough – could spy an unusually tall Seeker sprawling and napping in the thick grass – soaking in the sunlight – and to disturb such occurrence was considered a grave insult between the citizens.
In Ishgard – that owed the hero so much – between the noble houses, T'senri enjoyed the reputation of being a charming rogue, and each party rumored to be graced with Warrior's presence was one to be at – no matter the cost. In slums – the Brume – stories of his adventures and exploits warmed the people and inspired them to reach for more and higher… and help each other along the way.
In Limsa Lominsa… well, his appearances were quite celebrated – between the pirates, sailors, and merchants – as whenever the Champion deemed to spend time outside of the conflicts and strife of his everyday life, was sure to bring along his curious admirers. At the blacksmiths' guild, he was especially well welcomed – as many, many times during the years he would appear there with schemas of weapons and armors found in the long lost or forgotten dungeons or found in ancient chests – sharing them easily in exchange for one exemplar for himself – or for nothing at all.
So, after the Warrior left the center of Limsa Lominsa with his lover and recovered, talking kitten – Merlwyb Bloefhiswyn wasn't even especially surprised when citizens swiftly called for blood and for the thief to be found.
To be shamed by this happening in their city – someone daring to steal from the hero who would only ever help and protect them, without asking for anything in return – was a grievous insult to their pride, and by the next bell, a bounty on the thief's head was set – with no less offered for any provided information about this tall, blond Hyur and any of his accomplices. The rogue's guild, where T'senri practiced for a while and gained a few dedicated friends, took to the streets and shook the less-than-savory elements while the traders with more than usual eagerness lend ear to rumors and gossip of anyone suspicious.
The rumors about the whole occurrence, obviously, spread like wildfire throughout the whole of Eorzea – and as outraged by it – soon similar bounties were raised in each of the city-states. All agreed that even if they don't manage to find the thief – it'll work as a deterrent for anyone daring to offend their Champion like that again – gods forbid, in their cities!
As fast followed the gossip of the Warrior publically claiming one G'raha Tia – the new, not yet that known Scion – as his lover… and caused no less scandal than the theft.
A few that happened to see the redheaded Scion in the last few moons, swore now smugly that they knew of it all along. Many, many women of different races and ages simply wept at the idea of the beautiful Warrior finally claimed.
One crafty painter – seeing an opportunity of the easy profit – swiftly set to draw a likeness of the new Scion for those interested who missed seeing him with their own eyes – and despite the ridiculously high price, each sold out like a fresh bun. Even swifter followed by others skilled at drawing – and with sky-high demand – more daring or better reading the ladies' curiosity – soon came to draw the two Seekers together… and those sold out even faster.
Soon the ladies of Eorzea swallowed their disappointment – and supplied by the more or less naughty images that caused giggles and blushes – were completely sold on the idea of Warrior and his cute lover.
Tataru Taru, the Scions' coinkeeper still present at their headquarters in Mor Dhona, was quite surprised at the sheer number of letters and bouquets that flooded the Rising Stones – most with congratulations and invitations to parties and public events for the Warrior with his 'companion'. A few as well dared to inquire about the availability of the 'talking kitten' or the interest of it breeding with their pets when it's the right age for it. The talking part didn't even seem that important – as simply having a cat that heritage could be traced back to the Warrior was a treat enough for most. Quite amused, Tataru set those aside in their bedroom to wait for T'senri's and Raha's input.
Many – seeing the enthusiasm and taking Warrior's example – while in a similar situation, used the opportunity to 'come out' to their peers with their significant others. And soon part of the letters arriving at Rising Stones included thanks for the courage and reassurance to do so.
All in all – his first, official relationship was written off as another way the Warrior of Light made Eorzea proud.
After returning Sali to Ralla's tearful happiness and twins' apparent elation, chatting with Senri's mother and his sister, and securing the house – properly this time for both the kitten's and their families' safety – they returned to the Rising Stones with none the wiser. Raha worked his jaw slightly, with narrowed eyes watching his mate carelessly pull his shirt over his head while still chuckling from time to time as his mortification at teaching Sali that word and later spending a bell trying to convince the kitten to not repeat that near the kits… for the mischievous beast do it right in the door, anyway! Senri positively fell over with laughter at that, then finally took mercy on him and promptly used Ares's gift to make both the kitten and kits forget that… slip. T'rhasa was still giggling madly when they left while Jalla barely managed to hide her amusement at his blushes – because, of course, his lover was all too eager to explain who and how taught Sali that word…
"Are you done yet?" he finally hissed indignantly when Senri chuckled again, then without looking at him discarded his pants and fell into the nest with another quiet laugh that made Raha's ears twitch with delight… he hid behind his scowl. Despite it being barely noon, after the whole night up looking and not to mention the previous day, he was tired and…
"Not even close!" Senri snickered mercilessly, throwing him his wide, goofy grin and making his heart stutter instantly. "Gods, Raha… if you could see your face! Hilarious!"
He pulled his tunic off and stopped right outside the nest, throwing it to the side and narrowing his eyes at his lover's amusement… and instantly felt a fiery spark of lust at the glory of his mate's beauty. Naked and sprawled on his back while his Warrior's muscles shook with laughter, Senri was a sight to behold… and as his dick throbbed eagerly in the constraints of his pants, a devious idea sparked in his head.
"Snark…?" he cooed and despite his face heating up, hooked his thumbs in the waistband of his pants and pushed slowly until they barely hang off his hips.
"Yes, my heart?" his mate sighed, rubbing his eyes dry… before the ice-blue irises trailed over his body and got stuck on his cock when it sprang free, hard and aching.
"I want your mouth," Raha crooned softly, discarding his pants and coiling his right hand around the base of his cock, pumping it slowly under his lover's hungry gaze while Senri growled playfully and shamelessly crawled to the edge of the nest.
"Your wish is my command, my prince," he purred near-deafeningly, settling in front of him on his knees and nuzzling against his abdomen as he wrapped his hands around his hips.
Glad he couldn't see his smirk, Raha sank his left hand into his lover's black hair and petted his ear gently while pulling his too-pretty lips where he needed them, groaning quietly when his Senri dragged his rough tongue over his dick from its base to the tip then eagerly set to swallow him down. He let him, choking down his whimpers at the insane heat of his mouth and fighting his body's furious need to simply fuck, fuck, fuck… Instead, he chuckled shakily when Senri's nose brushed his skin and fisted his hands in his ink-black hair and hold him down, tearing a surprised gasp and involuntarily mewling when his lover's throat worked around his dick.
"You're so mean to me, my Senri," he said slowly, then holding his head still rolled his hips mercilessly, throwing his head back with a shameless groan of his mate's name at the scorching hot feeling of his mouth. "L-Laughing at my… expanse… My bad, naughty Snark…" he gasped breathlessly and choked on a whine when his lover purred around his flesh, moving his big hands on his ass to massage the muscles hungrily. "Now… I need to p-punish you… my beast," he crooned with a smirk, speeding up and fucking those pretty lips greedily.
Feeling his swiftly approaching peak, he tightened his fingers in Senri's hair and pulled him back, gasping desperately and shuddering while his lover whined petulantly, trying to resist and unable to.
"Wha…? R-Raha…" his mate rasped a complaint and he couldn't help but chuckle breathlessly then push him back and hiss a warning when he tried to reach for him.
"Punishment, Senri," he playfully petted his dark hair before stepping back and reaching for oil. Then, holding his beast's confused stare with a slight smirk and a fiery blush, he backed away from the nest. He oiled his fingers on the way, before he leaned against the wall, and trying to keep his game up, he smiled at his lover with real glee. "So… no matter what, you'll stay there, yes?" he asked softly, watching Senri lean slightly forward and brace his arms on the closed fists around his knees with an adorably uncertain expression. His hungry, ice-blue irises peered at his cock from under the jet-black lashes while his mate licked his lips and his tail flicked behind him with apparent impatience. "Senri… you will stay?" he repeated, grinning involuntarily when his lover blinked quickly and a dark blush hit his beautiful face before his eyes darted away from his dick and to his eyes.
"As… as you wish, Rrraha," his beast rasped, letting his fangs elongate as his eyes trailed down his body again.
"Good," he chuckled, then without a warning turned around and braced his forearm against the wall, leaning his forehead against it. Hearing a quiet gasp behind him, despite his fiery blush, he raised his tail high with premeditation and bending his back slightly, used his oiled finger, pressing it between his buttocks and trailed it around the tight ring of muscles.
"Rrraha…" now it was a barely coherent snarl.
"Remember, my Snark… don't move," he chuckled, then shamelessly pressed that finger inside himself, gasping at the feeling and mewling his arousal as he tilted his head and looked over his shoulder at his lover's expression. The naked, raw need in the tight lines of Senri's beautiful face had him roll his hips involuntarily, pressing another finger in and fucking himself on them under his lover's starving, darkened gaze. Because he knew it'll drive his mate mad, he purred near-deafeningly, with narrowed eyes watching his lover's hands curl into the blankets at the edge of the nest as his beautiful, bruised lips parted while he panted harshly, answering his invitation with his quite desperate, rumbling growls. His black-furred ears laid flat against his head and muscles danced under his pale skin as he involuntarily shifted into a ready-to-pounce stance… his pupils dilated impossibly and his tail whipped behind him with agitation…. Senri looked so unbearably, beautifully aggressive…. The purely male beauty of his Warrior had him whine as his heart thundered in between his ears and he let his fingers speed up, relaxing his muscles hastily.
"Rrraha… please…" his mate rasped desperately, shaking and visibly fighting for restraint so he made it worse… Hiding his flaming face against his forearm – and his smirk – he arched with a loud, breathy mewl of pleasure. He heard a material tear and his lover's aggressive snarl right before almost too-hot, hard body pinned him against the wall and Senri almost brutally dislodged his arms, pulling and crossing them against the wall above Raha's head. "You know my… self-contrrrol is crrrap," he growled near-deafeningly, harshly kicking his legs wider apart and holding his hand around his wrists in almost a bruising grip, he used his freed hand to hook it around his hip and pull him back as he shamelessly rutted against his ass. Gasping when he felt the head of his mate's cock slide between his buttocks slowly, he couldn't help but whimper with demand, rocking back against it eagerly. "Oh, Azeyma… you'rrre so perrrfect… my Rrraha…"
"My beast…" he mewled, arching his back with submission and promptly coiled his tail around his lover's waist, tightening it slowly until Senri pressed tightly against his back, blowing his mind with the incredible heat of his body as his muscles rolled over his back as he rutted against his ass again and again, seemingly testing his restrain. "…take me…" he whined in the back of his throat and barely finished when his mate growled softly in response then eagerly complied, sinking his dick into him in one, hard stroke. Gasping desperately at the scalding intrusion, he rolled his hips slowly, purring near-deafeningly. Tilting his head in an invitation, he almost expired when Senri took it with a loud growl, biting him at the same time as his free hand moved around his hip to wrap around his cock. Groaning at the feeling, he rocked back and forth between the two sensations, whimpering his utter enjoyment.
Breaking his bite, Senri nuzzled against his neck insistently as he rolled his hips, fucking him in a slow smooth rhythm while pumping his cock at the same time. Losing his mind at the feeling of his dick sliding in and out of him and the tight squeeze of his lover's grip, Raha mewled and whimpered mindlessly, chanting his mate's name between his ragged breaths.
"Could fuck you forever, Raha," Senri purred, then nuzzled against his neck again, groaning deeply as he sped up his strokes, arching against his back on the next one to hit into him just right to send a sizzle of spark along his nerve endings. "Get fucked by you… always… my beautiful prince… my mate…" he gasped then squeezed his hand tighter around his dick, tearing a helpless string of choked whines and profanities from his mouth as he came with a choked shout. Drowning in his bliss, he whimpered his lover's name when Senri growled with satisfaction then freed and braced his arms around him on the wall and his rhythm grew harsh and uncompromising. Soon pounding into him with purely male aggression, growling and groaning in turns while his movement pulled slightly on his tail – still wrapped around him – before long Raha was mewling his name again, wrapping one hand around Senri's wrist and pushing the other back to claw at his ass, and rocking back against each hard stroke. He came again with a mewl of pleasure before he knew, shuddering violently in aftershocks while his lover whined desperately against his ears and spilled into him with a choked groan, pumping his insides full of his too-hot seed. Sagging against him and by it pinning him against the wall harder, Senri purred his delight, nuzzling against his ears affectionately while he was busy enjoying his high. "So…" he chuckled a bit breathlessly after a moment, coiling his arms around him possessively as he pushed them back from the wall. "…am I again your good boy?"
"Depends…" he hummed, closing his eyes and resting the back of his head against Senri's shoulder. Smoothing his hands lazily over his forearms, he couldn't help but grin when his lover whined at that petulantly, nuzzling insistently against the bite mark on his shoulder.
"On what…?" his Senri demanded, stepping back toward the nest and pulling him along.
"Are you still going to laugh at me?" he said with a pout, tilting his head to catch his Warrior's gaze and choked down a grin at his lover's instant, enamored expression.
"Gods… so adorable," Senri gushed embarrassingly, turning him around in his arms to place a small kiss on top of his wrinkled nose. "You're sooo cute, my prince…"
"Senri…" he narrowed his eyes in a warning, even though his lips twitched involuntarily when ignoring it, his Warrior's purred happily, raining affectionate kisses all over his face. Soon laughing at his lover's silliness, he pushed against his chest and leaned away with another, deeper pout… because, yeah, if it made his Snark so happy… he couldn't help but want to accommodate his needs.
"Just… too cute!" his lover sighed with delight, then shifted and pulled him down into the nest, pinning him down into the pillows as he sagged against him with his head against Raha's chest. More than glad for the position – and his mate's heat – he wrapped his arm around his shoulders while with the other running his fingers through the ink-black hair delicately until his Warrior hummed with obvious pleasure, nuzzling against his chest happily. Grinning his stupid, lovesick grin, he simply enjoyed it, through his lashes watching the lazy flicks of Senri's tail until his mate muttered something sleepily.
"Huh?" he hummed, closing his eyes and gently rolling his mate's incredibly soft hair around his fingers.
"When we're done… and can look for a bigger home… what do you think of Gridania…?" his Warrior whispered as his body started to grow limp on top of him.
"Why there?" he asked, then yawned widely, and wrapped both arms around Senri's head, briefly lowering his head to nuzzle between his ears and immensely enjoying their mixed scents.
"I like it…" his mate mumbled and yawned, then shifted to lay next to him on his side and promptly pulled him against his chest, snuggling tight against his back as his tail coiled around his thigh possessively. Smiling at his lover's usual cuddle, he gladly relaxed under his arm, resting his cheek against the other, offered - like always – as a pillow. "The forest… Black Shroud… reminds me of home," Senri sighed with bliss, resting his chin on top of his head, and soon his sleepy purrs rumbled against Raha's ears.
"Then we will do that, my Snark," he chuckled, then sighed softly. If we will survive… He squeezed his hand around his mate's forearm and his eyes shut and then let the exhaustion claim him.