Hideyoshi sooner found out Jono's battle style when he was cleared to return to duty. To build up his rustied skills with wooden katana in hand. Time was set aside each day for him to be able to spar with Kyuu or Jono. Where he was given a different fighting style each time. On days when business was slow and nothing happened Tentōchū. Kyuu sparred with him in a rough and unpolished form of Kenjutsu. Which allowed him to re- learn in defending himself when attacked from all angles. Changed when Jono stepped up when Jack wasn't visiting or staying over. He used his gifts from Jack in a pure melee force toward him. Showing him that he knew how to use a shield or a sword. Blocking his sword strikes before they could make the killing to be rammed by a shield. Rarely used both when they did close combat away from the eyes of his sisters.
Left Hideyoshi to also practice his family's sword techniques by himself and drills. He did them three times a day after he ate with a bamboo pole. Making sure to remember how to place his feet or rhythm he moved. Sometimes picturing a fight against one of his father's students or brothers. Made sure to have this pole the length of his katana when he made the request. Not once did he skip a chance when weather got bad or alterations happened. Only taking breaks in between when to mentally reflect on what he. Ended up improving when he stopped getting pinned at sword point.
"I like to make my Bride," Hideyoshi repeated an old request, "With your permission."
"What?" Jack looked at Jono, "I thought she was already sleeping with him as his wife."
"Kyōdai!" Bara screeched at Jono.
"I am very confused." Jack didn't understand a thing.
"Isn't Bara the mother of your child and your consort as her brother is your lover?" Hideyoshi asked Jack.
Blush that filled Jack's face at the reveal Hideyoshi made had Bara going wide eyed. Jono tried to not laugh knowing he would get a elbow strike to the face.
"Bara his consort?" Jono shook his head.
"No!" She screamed, "I only produced an heir as my responsibility to his highness to help carry on his bloodline. His parents are raising his heir as I have nothing to do with it "
"Now being a lover to a royal?" Jono shrugged.
"You have your own quarters within farthest reach of the Palace," Hideyoshi pointed out, "You share a connection beyond one of brothers."
"Will you please shut it?" Bara asked Hideyoshi to try not to hit him.
"You want to spend the rest of your life with him? Like you are actually attracted to that?" Jono asked his sister.
"Thousand times," She couldn't say no, "Yes."
Jono sighed and allowed his sister to rudely correct Hideyoshi about a few things. Using the excuse he had some orders to fill and will be in his workshop. Walking off to leave Jack still in a state of shock before noticing. Which had him making his way toward Jono's work area. Where he slowed down and found shelves full of his colorful Kanzashi were displayed. Some were made of glass as others were heated treat metal. Came in the shapes of what could be found in flora and plant life. Others were finished blades that were in the process of getting a hilt and handle.
"Your mother is a great help in getting business," Jono's voice startled Jack, "I still have Hideyoshi's repaired daishō to do."
"About my reaction to Hideyoshi's statement." Jack stepped forward.
He ended up watching Jono light a fresh incense for his altar dedicated to three familiar gods. He lingered for a few seconds in silent prayer with one of his hands being taken by Jack. He wove their fingers together without even a single moment of doubt that assured Jack. Then tugged Jack closer to his side to wrap his other arm around him before the altar.
"I am not mad," Jono whispered, "I'll continue to wait until you find an answer."
"I don't deserve you." Jack sighed.
"You're not the only one." He reached out.
He cupped the side of Jack's face by barely brushing the surface of his skin with his fingers. Got Jack to look up at him for a mere two seconds before coughing nose interrupted them. Came to be informed of the newest samurai assigned to Jack after he requested it.
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Daishō done up like Jack's Katana from Jono left Hideyoshi speechless. When he was given the set by Bara when she was surprised one morning. Not like she gave him time to privacy, try his blades seconds later. When she ended up offering herself to him without much care. Which left him shocked at first with the bondness she was showing. Didn't stop her from reaching under his covers and past his robe. His breath hitched when he felt his fundoshi come loose and her hands on him. Which he stopped before he became semi hard within those passing seconds.
"I know you not one for traditions," He gently withdrew her hand, "I wish to wait till night you're my wife and I can properly make love to you. Since right now I wish this still mending body will not be the one you get to experience."
"I rather experience you at your lowest with your growing love for me," She let down her hair, "Then wait."
"I fear I may not …" He was silenced when she joined him under his covers and removed his fundoshi.
"Then I settled for this for now," She curled up to him, "Now sleep."
Hideyoshi felt a tad cold without proper covering as he fought the urge to harden. Not that he could feel his heart swore over what was happening. Having his throbbing need soon he forgot when he wrapped his arms. Around Bara and drew her closer to his form as he adjusted his covers. She welcomed it when she tucked her head under his chin. Two fall back asleep as Jono tries to uncomfortably explain where Bara was. He was glad Asagao wasn't around to see him fumble. She was enjoying her newly wed life after marrying a certain son of an ironworks. Just his other sisters were annoying him about where Bara currently was.
"Where do you think she is?" He asked them.
Up stairs their eyes looked until they all squealed for her getting through Hideyoshi. Came to an end when Yuri swore she heard a baby crying. Away from her brother and sister she went in following the noises. Jono followed her since her curious nature always got her in trouble. Left Kiku and Momo wondering what was going on. Until outside the shop they watched the two step out and found a bundled sight.
"A Baby." Yuri picked up the newborn.
Irises matched Jono's color with narrow eyes and naturally red lips had Yuri biting her lower lip. Wanting to so badly name this little one not caring about the gender of this abandoned newborn.
"Asahi," Jono named her, "You know, no man is going to want to marry you if they found out your single mother."
"I don't care," She tried to move too much, "Arigatō."
She then ran past him to show her sisters what she found as Jono kneeled down. Picking up the basket in which the newborn came in before noticing. A valkyrie on a top of a vahan with a sheathed khopesh faded from his view. He blinked a few times trying to process what he saw as a voice called to him. One that got closed and removed his jingasa out of worry when Jono didn't react. Reaching out to place a hand on his shoulder with a slight squeeze to get him to answer.
"Sorry," Jono apologized to Jack, "Saw a messenger of the gods."
"What did she bring?" Jack asked.
"A baby." Jono allowed the crying to be heard.
Jack was allowed inside to see the newest addition with Yiru's arms be soothed. Fact she looked like his late fiancée wasn't the only surprise they get that day. Jack hired a wet nurse and governess to care for the baby girl with aid from his mother. Furnishings and other items came from the small community of friends Jono worked within. A whole month or two passed after the double ring and quiet ceremony at the local temple. Followed by Hideyoshi returning to his duty as Jack's bodyguard beside his wife. A gift from across the vast oceans for Jono was given in the form of a dog - wolf pup. Pure white fur and ocean blue eyes were one of its noticeable features.
"Yuki." Jack ended up naming the pup.
"Come back to bed," Jono felt the side of the futon Jack occupied empty, "Too early to be up."
"Your pup has woken me," Jack showed Jono, "When were you going to tell me you got him?"
"When his training was done," Jono yawned, "You coming back to bed since you over there is ruining my day off."
Jack settled the pup back in his bed while trying to get the loose tied cord knotted. Walking back the shared futon when he joined a half asleep Jono. Who took him back into his arms for an embrace that brought him close to his chest. That strong heartbeat was all Jack needed to know. Despite the smell of medical incense that was in the air for Jono's sake. Told Jack he was going to enjoy a long life with him and their growing girl.
"Aishiteru Jono." Jack whispered.
"Oh Jack," Jono opened his robe, "Korekara mo zutto ore no tonari ni ite kudasa."
"Always." Jack was rolled on top.
Groans that followed weren't going to be the only ones that night since many more were to follow. Long befor Jack ruled by his heir when he took the throne from his grandfather. Acting as an advisor then a prince with his lover and body guards beside him the whole time. Along with the collared wolf sitting beside him with straightened posture throughout.
