The King of Etherin part six (edited)
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krystalkatzficzNino was stumped, well and truly, he had not been expecting that statement at all. His advisor, the person that had efficiently organised his life for the last four and a half years was actually a prince? The second son of the King of Auai, another of his cousins. Of course Auai wasn’t really a country of its own anymore as it had been taken over by Airith. Nobody had known what had happened to the royal family, in fact he was almost positive that they had all been executed. To hear Sakurai claiming to be the prince was something he never would have even dreamed of when he first met him.
At that moment Sakurai was still kneeling in front of him and he had reached into his pocket and pulled out a signet ring of deep fire red with just a tinge of yellow and purple at the edges. The stone was made out of a much larger stone. There was nobody alive that had seen the actual stone but there were paintings. It was made up of five colours, Red, Blue, Yellow, Green and Purple and legend stated that it was the first Holy Father that had cut it down shaping it into five separate rings four for the four kings of the age and the Blue for the Holy Father. Nino had the yellow section in his own signet ring and Ryuu had the Purple. The green ring had been lost for years since the final country, Ualle had been taken and run down to ruins.
“Take this as proof that I am speaking the truth to you…My father and I have known for years that it would only be a matter of time before our cousin attacked Etherin as his father attacked our own country…” Sakurai said and Nino very nearly ground his teeth together wanting some way of communicating how angry he was. “We have been planning in secret and many men are waiting to join you…Soldiers that we have gathered…”
>Yori…You knew of this?< Nino wrote ignoring the other prince as he looked at his oldest friend, the man he wished was his father, the older man smiled and bowed his head confirming his suspicions. Jun, Toma, and Ohno were all being very quiet now waiting and watching all looking just as confused as Nino felt and just as eager for an answer.
“I did my king…” Yori told him, his voice echoing around the strangely quiet room and Nino let out a silent breath his heart fluttering against his ribs as he pressed back against his lover whose arms came around him tightly holding him up and reassuring him “Another reason that I left you alone in the country four years ago…Your uncle was a friend to me and requested I aide him and his son…”
>And why was it kept from me?<
“That was my idea, my king, I apologise…” Sakurai whispered bowing his head even further his face being almost buried into the carpet as he continued slowly; “In truth I thought my father an idiot and like many I believed that you were weak, I thought it best to ally with Airith…But Yori convinced me to get to know you…I thought that I could not do that if you knew who I was…I thought that you would put on an act…”
>So for four years you acted as my advisor…Never once giving away your true identity…I hope that you discovered what you wanted…< Nino wrote almost hurt that he had not been trusted but in his heart he could understand the reasons. Sakurai had been a good advisor as well as being efficient and, even if the name was different, he was positive that he had come to know that his cousin was a warm heart if overly determined man.
“That and more cousin…You are not a hard man to work for and I discovered your strength and I realised that it was I that was the fool…” Sakurai told him letting out a laugh as he tilted his head up and for the first time Nino caught the true respect that was in his eyes “You have shown me more about being a king that I ever thought possible…”
>And what would you want from this alliance?<
“My own country restored to me…That is all cousin, your beloved Etherin will be safe…My father would like it to be known that he would even be prepared to acknowledge your rule…”
>I am content with Etherin…I have no deep love for the country but her people, I will lead them in any way that I can…< Nino wrote so hastily that his words were shaky and almost illegible but Sakurai had grown used to reading his words and he bowed again saying;
“And that is why we join you and not our cousin...”
>I would speak with your father…My uncle first, before I agree…I have believed him to be dead…< Nino whispered his hand still shaking as he wrote glad that he had some support. Even if it was only the support of a few men it made everything feel less hopeless.
“As did many…His close friend took his place on the gallows…My brother was no so fortunate…” Sakurai growled his fists clenching on the patterned rug distorting the images of the flowers and Nino could understand his anger. He had never had a brother as a child but he knew that he would feel angry and bewildered if any of his friends were so cruel taken from him. He could even imagine what he would be like if Ohno was taken from him. “I will inform my father…”
>He should come and stay here in the palace…< Nino said immediately, he wasn’t sure where the king would be staying but he knew that he was sure that it would be more comfortable here at the palace.
“Thank-you, your majesty, we have made him comfortable in the town but I think that he would greatly enjoy being in the palace…” Sakurai smiled though there was a twinge of sadness in his eyes as he continued “He is very old but the loss of my brother hit him hard and his health is failing…”
>Then he should come as soon as possible…< Nino wrote having to admit that of all of his large family the King of Auai was the one that he knew the least. His family had all but dwindled out now as one by one they seemed to betray each other and kill each other. >Why did Ryuu not recognise you…<
“You did not either, my king, I am the younger son...” Sakurai answered with a roll of the shoulders “I was not groomed to rule and I found not happiness milling with the elite…You might my brother a few times when you were very young…”
>I…Confess that I do not remember…< Nino wrote thinking back, parties for him had always been a special kind of torture with an overwhelming array of faces and no body that wanted to stand still long enough for him to write out a response. >...I’m sorry...<
“You can’t be blamed for that, your majesty…My ring…” Sakurai said offering him the fire stone ring once more and Nino shook his head pushing it back at him before writing quickly.
>You cannot give me that, when your family is restored and your country your own again you will have need of it…<
“Thank-you” Sakurai whispered pushing the ring back into his breast pocket and giving him a smile “We will win your majesty I am sure of it…”
>With your support I too feel more confident…< Nino wrote and inside it was actually true he felt more confident than he ever had done. He pressed back against Ohno who was still holding him his hands trailing over his stomach through his shirt. Sakurai nodded getting to his feet and saying;
“Together we will be stronger…I will go to my father and tell him all that has happened…We can discuss later our plan…I will also have to alert the soldiers…”
>Very well…I will see you soon…<
*~*~*~*~*~*~*~
Ohno had watched the exchange silently aware of how many times his lover had leaned on his as a support and how each time he had given him a hug or any kind of touch he had gotten more confident. It was weird but that kind of need had helped him a lot making him understand that Nino needed him even if he wasn’t wearing the shiny armour like Jun or the others. He rested his head against his lover’s narrow shoulders and hugged him tightly pressing his nose into the middle of his back and breathing deep. The fresh, sweet, scent of his bathing salts clung to his lover as well as the slightly bitter scent of his body sweat. He wanted to stay that way for as long as possible so he was bitterly disappointed when Nino moved until he felt the finger on his palm gently spelling things out to him
>Come with me please…?<
“Of course…” He agreed easily wondering why Nino would think that it needed to be a question. Leaving the knights alone in his office they walked almost silently through the hallways towards Nino’s chambers. They weren’t holding hands but they were close enough that if anybody was watching it would be considered ‘too close’ but for the first time since coming to the castle he didn’t care. Etherin was at war but at that moment it felt like they were the only two He looked over at his lover and saw that the sun was shining through the stained glass windows causing various colours to play around on his pale skin and his black hair almost looked blue in the light. There was a genuinely bright smile on his face his eyes fixed on the blossoms that were just outside and again he could see why Yori had told him to keep focused on the garden. Before this war was over there was going to be very few bright places. The light gave him an otherworldly glow and Ohno found himself mesmerised by it, just as he had been when he had found the boy in the forest with a sprained ankle. “Kazu…”
The king turned away from the windows to look at him the smile not once leaving his face as he took his hand and wrote slowly on the palm;
>Yes…<
“I will continue to make your garden beautiful I promise…” He told almost cringing at how crony he sounded but Nino didn’t seem to mind in fact, from the way his smile got wider, it seemed that he really understood what he was saying. Nino lifted his hand up to his lips and kissed his palm light playing around with the fingertips that were already turning green from his work. They walked up the private stair case and then down the corridor only pulling away when a maid walked passed but they were soon in the bedroom and as soon as the door had closed Nino lost his composed manner and flopped against him. Ohno smiled picking him up and carrying him the distance to the chair. He sat down and cradled him to his chest rocking him backwards and forwards. Nino had changed so much in many positive ways since becoming king but inside he still couldn’t deal with Ryuu and the thing that had happened to him.
They stayed that way for a long time with the king shivering and sobbing against him. Ohno said nothing just held him and kissed his forehead knowing that when he was ready Nino would talk. He closed his eyes listening to the heavy breaths that passed for his cries. Eventually they petered out into smaller breaths and the trembling stopped. Fingers came to his chest and Ohno focused on them, keeping his eyes closed.
>I’m sorry about that…<
“You don’t need to apologise, Nino…” Ohno told him, his own fingers moving up and down his spine. “Everything that you have been through…It is perfectly understandable…”
>But I wanted to be strong…I need to be strong…< Nino wrote his hand shaking again but he carried on with a determined >I want to be strong but there is so much fear that it almost becomes impossible to breathe…I cannot be like this…I have to be strong…<
“Not in front of me Nino, yes I accept that to everybody else you have to be their king…But here with me you’re my Nino…And I’ve already seen you at your worst just as you’ve seen me at mine…” Ohno told him as his arms tightened even further around him. “I'm your lover not your subject…Right?”
>Right…I love you, Satoshi…< Nino told him and Satoshi smiled kissing the top of his head before pressing his cheek to and rocking him again. >We have two months to prepare…<
“Two months? Is that normal?” Ohno asked with surprise honestly expecting for Ryuu and Airith to be storming the gates and Nino nodded
with a sigh his fingers moving against his skin again
>The temple made it law that with a declaration of war there is a time for preparation…That he is giving me so long it means that he believes I am not a threat to him…It is way of mocking me…< Nino told him and Ohno tensed for a moment kissing his temple and saying;
“Then we will have to prove him wrong”
TBC
A/N: I hope that this is okay ^_^
At that moment Sakurai was still kneeling in front of him and he had reached into his pocket and pulled out a signet ring of deep fire red with just a tinge of yellow and purple at the edges. The stone was made out of a much larger stone. There was nobody alive that had seen the actual stone but there were paintings. It was made up of five colours, Red, Blue, Yellow, Green and Purple and legend stated that it was the first Holy Father that had cut it down shaping it into five separate rings four for the four kings of the age and the Blue for the Holy Father. Nino had the yellow section in his own signet ring and Ryuu had the Purple. The green ring had been lost for years since the final country, Ualle had been taken and run down to ruins.
“Take this as proof that I am speaking the truth to you…My father and I have known for years that it would only be a matter of time before our cousin attacked Etherin as his father attacked our own country…” Sakurai said and Nino very nearly ground his teeth together wanting some way of communicating how angry he was. “We have been planning in secret and many men are waiting to join you…Soldiers that we have gathered…”
>Yori…You knew of this?< Nino wrote ignoring the other prince as he looked at his oldest friend, the man he wished was his father, the older man smiled and bowed his head confirming his suspicions. Jun, Toma, and Ohno were all being very quiet now waiting and watching all looking just as confused as Nino felt and just as eager for an answer.
“I did my king…” Yori told him, his voice echoing around the strangely quiet room and Nino let out a silent breath his heart fluttering against his ribs as he pressed back against his lover whose arms came around him tightly holding him up and reassuring him “Another reason that I left you alone in the country four years ago…Your uncle was a friend to me and requested I aide him and his son…”
>And why was it kept from me?<
“That was my idea, my king, I apologise…” Sakurai whispered bowing his head even further his face being almost buried into the carpet as he continued slowly; “In truth I thought my father an idiot and like many I believed that you were weak, I thought it best to ally with Airith…But Yori convinced me to get to know you…I thought that I could not do that if you knew who I was…I thought that you would put on an act…”
>So for four years you acted as my advisor…Never once giving away your true identity…I hope that you discovered what you wanted…< Nino wrote almost hurt that he had not been trusted but in his heart he could understand the reasons. Sakurai had been a good advisor as well as being efficient and, even if the name was different, he was positive that he had come to know that his cousin was a warm heart if overly determined man.
“That and more cousin…You are not a hard man to work for and I discovered your strength and I realised that it was I that was the fool…” Sakurai told him letting out a laugh as he tilted his head up and for the first time Nino caught the true respect that was in his eyes “You have shown me more about being a king that I ever thought possible…”
>And what would you want from this alliance?<
“My own country restored to me…That is all cousin, your beloved Etherin will be safe…My father would like it to be known that he would even be prepared to acknowledge your rule…”
>I am content with Etherin…I have no deep love for the country but her people, I will lead them in any way that I can…< Nino wrote so hastily that his words were shaky and almost illegible but Sakurai had grown used to reading his words and he bowed again saying;
“And that is why we join you and not our cousin...”
>I would speak with your father…My uncle first, before I agree…I have believed him to be dead…< Nino whispered his hand still shaking as he wrote glad that he had some support. Even if it was only the support of a few men it made everything feel less hopeless.
“As did many…His close friend took his place on the gallows…My brother was no so fortunate…” Sakurai growled his fists clenching on the patterned rug distorting the images of the flowers and Nino could understand his anger. He had never had a brother as a child but he knew that he would feel angry and bewildered if any of his friends were so cruel taken from him. He could even imagine what he would be like if Ohno was taken from him. “I will inform my father…”
>He should come and stay here in the palace…< Nino said immediately, he wasn’t sure where the king would be staying but he knew that he was sure that it would be more comfortable here at the palace.
“Thank-you, your majesty, we have made him comfortable in the town but I think that he would greatly enjoy being in the palace…” Sakurai smiled though there was a twinge of sadness in his eyes as he continued “He is very old but the loss of my brother hit him hard and his health is failing…”
>Then he should come as soon as possible…< Nino wrote having to admit that of all of his large family the King of Auai was the one that he knew the least. His family had all but dwindled out now as one by one they seemed to betray each other and kill each other. >Why did Ryuu not recognise you…<
“You did not either, my king, I am the younger son...” Sakurai answered with a roll of the shoulders “I was not groomed to rule and I found not happiness milling with the elite…You might my brother a few times when you were very young…”
>I…Confess that I do not remember…< Nino wrote thinking back, parties for him had always been a special kind of torture with an overwhelming array of faces and no body that wanted to stand still long enough for him to write out a response. >...I’m sorry...<
“You can’t be blamed for that, your majesty…My ring…” Sakurai said offering him the fire stone ring once more and Nino shook his head pushing it back at him before writing quickly.
>You cannot give me that, when your family is restored and your country your own again you will have need of it…<
“Thank-you” Sakurai whispered pushing the ring back into his breast pocket and giving him a smile “We will win your majesty I am sure of it…”
>With your support I too feel more confident…< Nino wrote and inside it was actually true he felt more confident than he ever had done. He pressed back against Ohno who was still holding him his hands trailing over his stomach through his shirt. Sakurai nodded getting to his feet and saying;
“Together we will be stronger…I will go to my father and tell him all that has happened…We can discuss later our plan…I will also have to alert the soldiers…”
>Very well…I will see you soon…<
*~*~*~*~*~*~*~
Ohno had watched the exchange silently aware of how many times his lover had leaned on his as a support and how each time he had given him a hug or any kind of touch he had gotten more confident. It was weird but that kind of need had helped him a lot making him understand that Nino needed him even if he wasn’t wearing the shiny armour like Jun or the others. He rested his head against his lover’s narrow shoulders and hugged him tightly pressing his nose into the middle of his back and breathing deep. The fresh, sweet, scent of his bathing salts clung to his lover as well as the slightly bitter scent of his body sweat. He wanted to stay that way for as long as possible so he was bitterly disappointed when Nino moved until he felt the finger on his palm gently spelling things out to him
>Come with me please…?<
“Of course…” He agreed easily wondering why Nino would think that it needed to be a question. Leaving the knights alone in his office they walked almost silently through the hallways towards Nino’s chambers. They weren’t holding hands but they were close enough that if anybody was watching it would be considered ‘too close’ but for the first time since coming to the castle he didn’t care. Etherin was at war but at that moment it felt like they were the only two He looked over at his lover and saw that the sun was shining through the stained glass windows causing various colours to play around on his pale skin and his black hair almost looked blue in the light. There was a genuinely bright smile on his face his eyes fixed on the blossoms that were just outside and again he could see why Yori had told him to keep focused on the garden. Before this war was over there was going to be very few bright places. The light gave him an otherworldly glow and Ohno found himself mesmerised by it, just as he had been when he had found the boy in the forest with a sprained ankle. “Kazu…”
The king turned away from the windows to look at him the smile not once leaving his face as he took his hand and wrote slowly on the palm;
>Yes…<
“I will continue to make your garden beautiful I promise…” He told almost cringing at how crony he sounded but Nino didn’t seem to mind in fact, from the way his smile got wider, it seemed that he really understood what he was saying. Nino lifted his hand up to his lips and kissed his palm light playing around with the fingertips that were already turning green from his work. They walked up the private stair case and then down the corridor only pulling away when a maid walked passed but they were soon in the bedroom and as soon as the door had closed Nino lost his composed manner and flopped against him. Ohno smiled picking him up and carrying him the distance to the chair. He sat down and cradled him to his chest rocking him backwards and forwards. Nino had changed so much in many positive ways since becoming king but inside he still couldn’t deal with Ryuu and the thing that had happened to him.
They stayed that way for a long time with the king shivering and sobbing against him. Ohno said nothing just held him and kissed his forehead knowing that when he was ready Nino would talk. He closed his eyes listening to the heavy breaths that passed for his cries. Eventually they petered out into smaller breaths and the trembling stopped. Fingers came to his chest and Ohno focused on them, keeping his eyes closed.
>I’m sorry about that…<
“You don’t need to apologise, Nino…” Ohno told him, his own fingers moving up and down his spine. “Everything that you have been through…It is perfectly understandable…”
>But I wanted to be strong…I need to be strong…< Nino wrote his hand shaking again but he carried on with a determined >I want to be strong but there is so much fear that it almost becomes impossible to breathe…I cannot be like this…I have to be strong…<
“Not in front of me Nino, yes I accept that to everybody else you have to be their king…But here with me you’re my Nino…And I’ve already seen you at your worst just as you’ve seen me at mine…” Ohno told him as his arms tightened even further around him. “I'm your lover not your subject…Right?”
>Right…I love you, Satoshi…< Nino told him and Satoshi smiled kissing the top of his head before pressing his cheek to and rocking him again. >We have two months to prepare…<
“Two months? Is that normal?” Ohno asked with surprise honestly expecting for Ryuu and Airith to be storming the gates and Nino nodded
with a sigh his fingers moving against his skin again
>The temple made it law that with a declaration of war there is a time for preparation…That he is giving me so long it means that he believes I am not a threat to him…It is way of mocking me…< Nino told him and Ohno tensed for a moment kissing his temple and saying;
“Then we will have to prove him wrong”
TBC
A/N: I hope that this is okay ^_^
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Date: 2014-06-08 10:34 am (UTC)“Not in front of me Nino, yes I accept that to everybody else you have to be their king…But here with me you’re my Nino…"
KYA! This is so wonderful! My favourite part in this chapter!!
There's so much love between them =) Thanks so much for sharing!
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Date: 2014-06-08 10:35 am (UTC)Arf but I can't stop myself for cry at this part..
“Not in front of me Nino, yes I accept that to everybody else you have to be their king…But here with me you’re my Nino…And I’ve already seen you at your worst just as you’ve seen me at mine…” Ohno told him as his arms tightened even further around him. “I'm your lover not your subject…Right?”
Because it's just perfect ! Like Nino said in a interview he need a lover but especially a ally. <3
Thank you very much ! I hope you have a nice weekend ~
See ya'
XOXO
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Date: 2014-06-08 10:46 am (UTC)And war is always a terrible thing!
Let's fight, my sweet little babies!
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Date: 2014-06-08 02:45 pm (UTC)Their chance to win the war increase, though I still don't know how much different Etherin and Ryuu's kingdom power is.
Finally Ohno realize his stance for Nino, this will makes him relaxed later :D
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Date: 2014-06-08 03:09 pm (UTC)He has the support of Sakurai now. I hope they win this war
And I'm glad Nino has Ohno with him or it would be very hard for him
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Date: 2014-06-08 09:23 pm (UTC)King of Etherin is getting more interesting. XD
Thank you so much for this :)))
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Date: 2014-06-09 04:50 am (UTC)