Echoes in Time

Echoes in Time
Chapter 3 Remembrance and Tears


Iason held Riki in his arms as he walked to the bath hall. Riki smiled as he reached up to kiss Iason’s neck. He could feel his pulse rise with every tender kiss he gave his tall lover, and his heart was racing as he placed Riki down and began to undress his prize.

Toma had prepared the bath with scented candles, and calming bath salts, along with serene music, to give the bath a sensual appeal.

“I want you all night my love, I hope you are prepared to do as you promised,” Iason’s eyes sparkled with romance written all over them, as he undid Riki’s shirt only to notice a button was missing from his earlier romp in the shuttle, to which Riki looked on as an excuse to tease him some more.

“Yeah, you were more like a man on fire, than a man who’s just had a long day. Perhaps I should just walk around naked and spare my wardrobe from your rampaging hormones, see?” Riki reached for Iason’s cock to find it hard, and eager for release.

Iason ignored the remark, and continued to undo his shirt. He began to pull on the leather straps of his skintight pants to get to Riki’s aroused manhood. Riki took Iason’s chin and pulled it towards his mouth as he slowly began to kiss Iason passionately while Iason tugged on his leather pants.

Riki suddenly lost his balance with all of Iason’s tugging, and his kisses pulling him back. Riki began to fall backwards into the bath which was full of copious suds. Iason tried to grab a hold of Riki, but as Riki fell, he reached out and pulled on Iason’s arm and both went diving into the large bath with a big splash.

Water went flying everywhere. The sound of Iason and Riki's loud “Whoa!” made Toma come running in a panic, only to find both Lords covered in suds and Iason was still completely dressed. As Toma stood by, he couldn’t help but smile at Iason’s obvious embarrassment, as the wet Lord looked for Riki in the rich lather only to find him at the other end of the bath laughing hysterically.

Finding no emergency, Toma backed away quietly, not wanting to make Iason more embarrassed than he already was.

“That was fucking hilarious Iason! You look like a wet cat with your long hair and your sour puss!” Riki walked over to Iason who remained sitting on the bottom step dripping wet, with all his clothes on.

“I have half the mind to take you over my knee, if it wasn’t for the fact that I caused this.” Iason looked at Riki who continued to giggle.

“Here my Lord, let me help you with your wet clothes, and this time, be a bit more careful with your quarry, I won’t be going anywhere.” Riki's personalities continued to mix, which Iason loved.

Riki finished pulling off his pants, and then reached behind Iason’s neck and undid his body suit, pulling it off his shoulders carefully, and loving the heavy breathing that came from Iason, as the excited Blondie, reached over to take Riki’s mouth once more. Riki continued to pull off the body suit and broke away to yank it off his waist and down his legs, revealing Iason’s massive erection poking out of the soapy water, at least what was left in the bath.

Riki reached down into the water, and began to stroke Iason’s cock making him spread his legs apart. Iason closed his eyes enjoying the warmth of the water, and the gentle touch of Riki’s hands.

“Move up a step my love, let me pleasure you with my mouth. Yeah, that’s better, let’s get these muscles worked on…I’ll start with this one.”

Riki began to lick Iason’s cock and gently suckle on the tip, as his hands stroked the length of Iason's erection. Then with one hand, Riki cupped his scrotum, and softly kneaded the soft orbs, as Iason gasped with delight. Riki parted his lips and slowly took Iason’s cock into his eager mouth sucking on it eagerly.

“Oh! Riki, that feels absolutely wonderful. That’s it, just a bit harder, yes….yes…that’s right.” Iason moaned as he looked down on Riki taking in his throbbing member. His hair was still covered in suds, but to Iason he looked perfect.

Riki next pressed Iason’s legs further apart, and began to slowly rub his abdominal muscles as he continued to bob his head up and down on Iason’s cock. Iason reached down and stroked his head, making Riki look up, his eyes filled with lust. This made Iason roll his eyes enjoying the sensations. Riki wrapped one hand around his cock, and began to stroke him harder. With the other hand he reached below the water, and pressed between Iason’s glutes to gently stroke his opening. Riki slowly penetrated the sensitive Blondie making his cock shoot straight up as he tossed his head back and cried out.

“Ah! Riki, oh love, that is too much, you’re going to make me come, oh love…” Iason moaned with delight as Riki thrust another finger in and out of his inner sanctum making Iason insane with pleasure.

Riki suddenly stopped and pulled out of Iason as he then pushed one of Iason’s legs up and pressed his cock against his entrance. Iason opened his eyes to see the unmistakable look of passion in Riki’s eyes, and then saw his hair dance wildly as he had transformed in his excitement.

“Oh my Prince, you are stunning…but wait for me my love.” Iason breathed hard, as he began to transform slowly and his darkened eyes only made Riki push forward and penetrated Iason eagerly. This made the lights flicker slightly as their passion grew more urgent. Riki moaned and grunted against Iason’s body, pushing his cock as deep as it would go. Then Riki slowly pulled out, feeling Iason’s inner muscles tighten, and caress his throbbing cock.

“Oh! Iason, you feel good, pull against me once more!” Riki cried out, “That’s right! Yeah! That’s fucking awesome!”

Iason pushed his hips up as Riki pressed his body against him once more. Their bodies slippery with soap made the sensation too much for them. Their ascent grew in strength as the sound of the walls vibrating roused them from their sexual bliss and they scaled back their power, but by then Iason cried out and ejaculated, his sex erupting like a fountain between the two. Riki followed with his own erotic cries and both collapsed in ecstasy.

Iason transformed back to normal as Riki pulled out and lay on top of Iason, who moved down into the water once more. They enjoyed the warmth, and the remnant spasms of their release. Riki breathed hard and embraced Iason tightly, as he enjoyed the sounds of his thundering heart begin to calm down once more.

“My, that was quite something my love,” Iason whispered “I hope we didn’t break any art pieces this time, or I’ll be quite put out.” Iason smiled to himself.

“Well, if it’s any more dinnerware, Toma will have a fit, last time he said he ran around like crazy trying to catch the fallen cups and saucers.” Riki remarked still breathing hard.

“I believe it will be a good idea to advise Lord Chi, to reinforce the infrastructure of the new estate before he breaks ground, if we don’t want our new home to fall apart around us.”

“True, but your father doesn’t want us to use our inner powers, remember?”

“Yes, well, that’s easier said than done. It will be a while before you and I get the hang of this, especially when we are so engaged as we are at this moment.”

Riki reached outside the tub for the bath lotions which were all knocked down, and poured some on Iason’s chest, and began to rub Iason’s body, now eager to get the actual bath done, to which Iason laughed softly.

“It’s a bit late for that don’t you think? I feel like we’ve given the bath hall an impromptu cleaning, just look at the mess we made.”

“Yeah, but I want to give you the massage I promised. So I want you all bathed and relaxed, now let me do your hair, and you can do mine.”

Iason reached out with his hand as Riki poured more bath lotion on his hands and they began to bathe. Iason loved Riki’s gently touch as he created a wonderful lather on his head, and washed his long blond hair, then stepped away as Iason submerged himself into the water to rinse his hair off. He then did the same for Riki who just about purred under his handy work, loving Iason’s strong hands gently massage his scalp. He dipped below the water and didn’t come up right away which made Iason look around anxiously only to have Riki come up oh-so-close to his body and press himself against Iason. He smiled up at the surprised Blondie who gently lifted him up and kissed him eagerly.

“Let’s get dried off love, and retire to the bedroom, I know you were hungry, and if I’m correct, Toma has prepared us a meal.”

“I hope he doesn’t get too pissed off with the mess we made in here. But it was funny as hell though, and you were hysterical.” Riki giggled once again, to which Iason responded with a playful spanking of his wet backside. Riki continued giggled as he walked out of the tub, and handed Iason a big towel. They both dried off and dressed in soft robes before they headed to the master bedroom.

Iason was pleasantly surprised with the whole set up and made a mental note to commend Toma for his considerate manner. Riki made a bee line to the small table which was spread with a wonderful meal, and waved Iason over.

“Look at all this! The food smells great Iason, let’s eat, would you like some wine?”

Iason smiled as he walked rather sensually towards the table, which was not lost on Riki who was eating a piece of roasted game hen, using his hand. Iason came forward and took his hand and slowly began to lick his fingers. Riki’s eyes widened as Iason gave him a drop dead gorgeous smile as he hungrily lapped up his fingers.

“Whoa! My love, are you sure you wouldn’t like to eat a bit first?” Riki gave him a big grin, as Iason continued his seduction.

Iason reached out and took a piece of game hen and fed it to Riki, who eagerly ate it up and waited for more. Iason found it extremely arousing to see the hungry look on Riki’s face.

“Let me feed you my Prince. Come, pour us some wine.”

Iason continued to take small pieces of the game hen, and tease Riki with it as he made the hungry young Lord reach out with his mouth, to eat up the offered morsel. Iason’s eyes were shiny with excitement, as he continued with pieces of fruit, and cheese. He took a piece and placed it between his lips as Riki reached across the small table and eagerly ate from Iason’s lips, and then returned the favor as Iason sensually ate from his.

Iason took a drink of wine, and kissed Riki’s mouth, sharing the wonderfully sweet wine that dripped down his chin onto his chest. They enjoyed the erotic charge of the meal, and as the wine was consumed, they once again fell onto the bed eager for another round of lovemaking. Their bodies moved sensually on the sheets, before Riki stopped and turned Iason onto his back.

Riki poured the warm oil prepared for him from Aristia and began to slowly rub Iason’s tight muscles, which to his surprise and relief, were no longer as tightly wound up as they were back at the lab.

Riki continued down his back as the low moans coming from Iason reassured him that he was hitting the right spots. As predicted, when Iason flipped over, he was totally sprung, and Riki licked his lips with anticipation. It had truly been an exciting evening, and he now waited to see what Iason would do next.

Iason was so relaxed, he looked almost divine in his beautiful long blond hair spread all over the satin sheets. His body perfectly proportioned, much to the delight of Riki's eyes, which devoured every inch of stunning lover.

“Come my love, straddle me.” Iason's eyes could read what hid behind Riki's, requiring no translation.

Riki climbed up on Iason’s hips and began to undulate against his hips, rubbing his cock against his. Iason reached down and stroked Riki’s erection as Riki looked down upon Iason’s rigid member. The unmistakable scent of Iason's sex reached Riki's senses, making his body react on his own. As Iason held his cock up with his hand Riki rose on his knees, and slowly came down on Iason until he was completely filled.

Riki moaned as his body adjusted to the warm flesh throbbing inside him. Iason placed his hands on Riki’s hips and slowly began to lift him up and down. As the passion grew, Riki focused on Iason’s mind, and within moments he was in his mind’s eye.

In this realm, he found Iason in a softly lit room, lying on a bed covered with silk sheets, and soft pillows. He was in a state of bliss, mimicking his live sexual romp with the most erotic hip movements he’d ever seen. Taking advantage of the duel events, Riki made his presence known, and slowly climbed onto the bed and took Iason’s cock in his mouth.

“Iason, I love you more than life itself, enjoy the ride.” With his next breath, he placed both his arms beneath each leg and pinned Iason to the bed eagerly servicing the now moaning Iason.

Iason was completely enamored with the dual stimulation as he began to thrust harder both in the real world, and in their minds eye; which was amazing to them both.

“Riki, my love, I adore you beyond bearing, and my love for you is undying for the rest of all eternity.” Iason whispered, as he could felt his heart pounding with excitement. Their passion would have consequences, as this was truly the most stimulation the two had shared.

“Iason, we….need to be careful…we might blow up the building…” Riki moaned as he sat impaled on Iason’s cock.

“Let’s send it out to the mountains of Minas Quentu, away from the ruins into the desert.”

“Okay, I think…I can ….manage that….” Riki began to cry out as their passion was rising to its climax and both lovers could only thrust and moan.

They focused on their pending release, and with their final thrusts, they sent their passion flying to he mountain range. Amoi was oblivious to the soft glow over Minas Quentu, as a wave of power erupted beneath the surface and rumbled softly within the mountain range.

Riki ejaculated spraying his sex over Iason’s chest, and collapsed on top of Iason. Their release was so strong, Iason held Riki in place, savoring the final spasms of his release. After a few moments, he slowly lifted Riki off his cock, and pulled him gently against his chest, as they breathed hard.

“That was simply the best one so far my love,” Iason whispered, “I was pleasantly surprised to see you in my mind, my naughty lover. And when you began to take me there, I thought I would lose my mind.” Iason pulled Riki close to his chest, kissing his head which was still damp from their bath.

“Yeah, I thought it would be a perfect way to finish our kinky night of sex, don’t you agree?” Riki caressed Iason’s chest, which was wet from their strenuous activity, and watched it rise up and down with Iason’s labored breathing.

“Mmm, yes, I must admit, it was a rather exciting night, and you were perfect.”

The two lovers reached for the small moist towels Toma has placed next to the oils on the nightstand. They cleaned up and collapsed back on the bed as the two were fast asleep within moments.

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Jupiter hummed quietly as she made her rounds within her Matrix. She found it a pleasant task that dated back to her post-Civil War days when her routine ended with the review of all entry logs. For many years after the destruction of Amoi, she found peace in watching the images of her loved ones, in particular the reigning Lords Kai and Raimen. They were two lively men who lived life to the fullest in her opinion, and while at the time, she was newly sentient, of all the Clansmen, the royal families where her favorites.

The corridors in the medical wing of her labs were all but empty, as everyone had long gone home. This night however, she hovered aimlessly near Lord Raimen’s room. She watched him sleep, as the monitors beeped quietly. The handsome Ancient was breathtaking in his gentle repose, and she was relieved he came out of his deep slumber, even if Iason and Riki had to help.

She had just come from Lord Kai's chamber, and reading all the monitors, spent a few minutes gazing at the nearly complete Warrior Lord. His long straight hair held gently with silk ribbons. It was quite an undertaking, as his body had many wounds, that needed to be removed and corrected as his body took form. Which brought her straight to Raimen's room.

His expression upon looking for Lord Oskuro haunted her memory. Jupiter knew the reaction was only moments away in which he would recall his own death by his lover’s hand. Although it was by Elder Eric’s fatal program, that the Elders became murderers. She couldn’t help but feel pity for the two lovers, who under their influence, made them turn on each other. Kai’s grief was fresh in her mind, now that she looked upon Raimen sleeping.

As she was about to leave his room, she heard Raimen talking in his sleep. She walked up to his bedside to listen. The quiet words coming from his lips pulled at her heart.

“…Kai…oh Kai…where are you my love…”

Jupiter noticed a light glow over the Minas Quentu mountain range, but was distracted by Raimen’s voice, she ignored it. She watched as his breathing became labored, and he began to reach out with his hands. “He must be dreaming,” she thought, as Raimen’s eyes had tears pool on his closed eyelids. He began to toss his head from side to side, as if he was in distress, and Jupiter felt perhaps she should administer a second light sedative. But as she reached to press the controls on his monitors, Raimen suddenly woke up.

Jupiter vanished before his eyes attempting to hide, but was too late, Raimen had seen her. He blinked several times, but was certain of what he saw.

“Jupiter? Where are you, I know you are here.”

Jupiter didn’t want to be alone with Raimen, wanting to wait until Iason or Riki were there to support her when Raimen was debriefed.

“Lady Erin, I know you are here. I may be groggy, but I am not one to hallucinate. Why do you hide from me?”

Jupiter slowly appeared before Raimen’s bed, her face was solemn, as she gazed at the sleepy Raimen.

“I was just checking up on you my Lord, I apologize if I’ve awaken you. I’ll leave you to rest.”

Jupiter smiled, as she began to fade. Raimen sat up suddenly holding his hand out.

“No- don’t go. I’d like your company if you don’t mind. I was having some disturbing dreams, and I don’t really wish to sleep anymore.”

“Very well my Lord, would you like me to get someone to serve you anything. Water perhaps?”

“No, no, I’m alright. I wish only for your company. Perhaps you can fill me in as to what has occurred. I know Iason hesitated due to my condition, but I assure you, I am aware that something has changed. I don’t recognize this facility, nor do I recall Iason ever transforming in my presence, at least not since he was a child. In fact, I could swear I felt his energy just now.”

Jupiter came to his bedside and gazed into his eyes. “My Lord, you should not use up your strength at this time. It would be best if you waited of Lord Iason and Lord Riki to return. I’m sure you would feel more at ease speaking with them.”

Raimen became a bit irritated as he felt Jupiter deliberately avoiding his question.

“Nonsense, I’m not a child Jupiter, and I can take whatever it is you all are hiding. So please talk to me, I want to know.” Raimen’s voice was low and angry.

Jupiter turned and walked away, looking out the window at Eos below. She watched the lights of the city flicker on and off, it would be dawn soon. She wanted Iason there, and wondered if she should place a call to him.

“Jupiter, I know by your hesitation, that it must be extremely important if you are unwilling to speak to me. But I would hope you would answer my questions.”

Jupiter turned to face Raimen. His pained expression betrayed his anxiety.

“I hesitate only because you have endured a very trying procedure, and do not wish to hinder your recovery Lord Raimen.”

“Well, you can start by telling me why I am here in the first place. I don’t recall being ill, in fact I can’t really remember anything. My mind is confused, and it has so many images running through it. I feel as if mind is going to explode.”

“Your mind will slowly unwind, and your thoughts will become clearer, as you recover. Too much stimulation to your psyche may harm you, and I fear your mind may shut down once more.”

“Once more? You mean this has happened before? When?” Raimen's eyes were now wide open.

Jupiter knew there would be no getting around the truth of the matter, and now decided perhaps Iason should be summoned.

“Lord Raimen, I will send an outgoing beacon to Iason, it would only take a few minutes…”

“No. You are here, and it’s obvious you do not want to cooperate. If I am still Lord, Jupiter- I demand you answer my questions now!”

Lord Raimen’s vitals shot up, and Jupiter walked to his bedside once more. The silent alarms weren't triggered, so decided to calm him down by giving him what he wanted.

“Very well, Lord Raimen, if you are certain you want me to debrief you, I will do my best not to cause you any more distress.”

Raimen watched as Jupiter projected images of Ancient Amoi. Scenes she knew Raimen would recall, according to the date stamp of the entries from her ancient archives. “This is Amoi as you remember it my Lord” After a few moments, she then began to show him new images of Amoi. Scene's of the changing skyline. “And this is Amoi at the present.”

Raimen looked at the many images, and with wide eyes spoke. “Alright, I assume I’ve been asleep for more than a couple of days.” Raimen said in a low voice, as the truth of the matter was now getting complicated. His mind began to throb.

“It is the year 5491 after Jupiter’s Ascent, that is my ascent to becoming a sentient being. But by your recollection, it is the year 4011. You have been ‘sleeping’ for nearly ten thousand years my Lord.”

Raimen gasped, “5491? I have been asleep ten thousand years you say? But by my calculations that is only 980 years, not ten thousand. Not that 980 years is mind boggling as it is. I know we can live for centuries, but 980 years?!”

“No my Lord, 4011 is the year you died.”

Raimen became silent. He could not get his mind around the numbers, as he looked at Jupiter in disbelief. “H-How do you come by that number?”

“In the year 4011, you died my Lord. Followed by five hundred years of Civil War, and my rise to ascend control over Amoi. Year zero began in 4511, with my sentient consciousness awakened by young Lord Mink's programming, and the destructive blow of Amoi's inhabitants. It has been approximately 5,491 years to the present day.”

Raimen remained silent, as many images began to flood his mind, and he clutched his chest as the wheels began to spin. He recalled seeing images of total chaos, and screaming in the streets of Amoi. Then the image of Kai screaming at him, as darkness took him.

“His words, I can't hear Kai's words...where is Kai?” Raimen's face began to show signs of awareness as to what occurred so long ago.

“I was killed wasn’t I? I recall chaos and bloodshed. We lost control of the city…the Elders they…”

“Lord Raimen, there is much you need to see. But I don't feel you are ready for this.”

“No Lady Jupiter, please go on.” Raimen's voice was only above a whisper, as he watched Jupiter's hesitation.

“Very well, perhaps it would be best if I showed you what occurred.”

Raimen nodded, as he sat and watched Jupiter replayed the history of Amoi before Raimen. His vitals remained high, as the anxiety in his mind rose when he saw the cities lay in ruins over the surface of Amoi. Jupiter was as gentle as possible as she replayed his funeral and that of Lady Erin, and the grieving of Lord Kai and Lady Yuri- his wife. Raimen felt as if his heart would break as he watched the remnant survivors of his people begin to slowly rebuild what was lost.

When all was done, he looked up at Jupiter’s beautiful face and wept. Jupiter felt he should not be alone now that he knew the truth. She sensed his deep despair, and sent out an emergency beacon to Iason, who upon hearing her words, rushed from the penthouse with Riki.

By the time they arrived, Lord Raimen sat in a chair near the window, looking at the sunrise in the pre-dawn hours. The first rays of light beginning to greet the day. He saw the city for the first time, unable to recognize any landmarks, and when Iason walked in the room was dark.

Jupiter stood behind Lord Raimen’s chair gently stroking his hair. His face showed evidence of many tears cried, as Iason walked up to him slowly. Riki could feel the overwhelming sensations of grief, and confusion.

“Father? Are you alright? I am surprised to see you awake.” Iason spoke softly. His eyes taking in his father's pale expression.

“Iason, I know everything. I know what occurred here.” Raimen pointed out to the city. “I know what happened to me…” Raimen's voice trembled.

Iason looked at Jupiter and became angry. “I thought we had agreed he would be debriefed when he was in better health.” A shadow overcame Iason's face, as his anger was now rising, at what clearly should have been postponed.

“Do not blame Jupiter Iason, I forced her to tell me. She did not want to, but I threatened to find you, and have you tell me. So I am to blame, don’t be upset with her. She has endured much on her own. And in our absence, has kept our world in existence. She is to be commended.”

Iason’s anger dissipated a bit, as his father reached his hand out to him. Iason walked up and sat in a chair next to the slumped Lord. His eyes became filled with tears, as his father's countenance reflected his sorrow. Riki walked slowly and stood behind Iason's seat. He placed his hands on his shoulders, he stroked Iason’s hair gently.

“Father, Riki and I only recently discovered who we were. That is why you saw me transformed. We had no idea we had these inner powers. And are still learning how to suppress them. You were only reanimated two weeks ago, and awakened this afternoon. So you see, it was difficult to try and tell you all this, when you were not yourself yet.”

Iason's words struck Raimen's heart. “So it’s all true then. And we are the only four?” Raimen looked at Iason and Riki.

“No father, there are millions more who yet await reanimation. All is not lost. They are being cataloged and processed. The Elders we battled, held them for centuries, in a vault of specimens which held both Warrior and Intellect.”

Raimen was surprised by Iason's words. “Battled? When did you battle the Elders?” Raimen looked at Jupiter. “Jupiter did not mention that you had battled Elders. Although she may have...I'm confused. Are they still here on Amoi?”

“No my Lord.” Jupiter once again spoke. “It is best to let Lord Iason explain this to you, at his discretion.”

“It is enough that you know this much father. The rest can wait. You have taken in enough for now, and I don't want to tax your body more than it has already endured tonight.”

Iason looked at his father as he once again looked out his window. He felt alone and small, when he thought of the many faces he saw in the fog lost in Amoi’s destruction. Riki approached Raimen kneeling next to his seat, and raised his hand and touched his arm gently. Lord Raimen turned to look down upon Riki, his eyes distant and cold.

“My dear Prince, you must be eager to speak to your father. Tell me Riki, what did you and Iason do to overcome the realization and the pain…” Lord Raimen’s voice faded, as he closed his eyes.

Riki picked up on his deep sadness, and gave him a slight smile. “We focused on the present my Lord. We didn’t know about the vault of specimens, or about you four being stored in stasis. Both Iason and I felt as you do now, alone at first. But we both knew the evil of the Elders of Rhea had to end. That the Amoi of the future depended on our survival. But Jupiter’s hands were tied, so we decided to act as our fathers would have.”

Raimen loved his response. “As your father's would,” yes indeed. You are your father’s son.” Raimen then recalled that Jupiter had shown him the entries regarding their battle on Rhea. “Yes, my mind is not all here, I guess. Jupiter informed me of your suffering Riki, and of your injuries Iason. How do you fare my son?”

“It took a while, we spent the last six months on Aristia. I have an Estate there, with some healing hot springs. It was through them, that our awakening was made possible. But that is a conversation for another day. But I have healed of my injuries. Thought we both have some gaps in our memory.”

Raimen looked at both Iason and Riki. “I learned of the prophesy you both fulfilled, that of Jupiter’s Flame, and his Tempest. I believe her greatest achievement was developing the reanimation program you created son. Though it took nearly ten thousand years. Nevertheless, here we are.”

Iason sat quietly studying Raimen’s face. He couldn’t blame his father’s mood. After all, both he and Riki had experienced the same inner turmoil, yet they had each other as comfort to lessen the blow to their hearts.

“Father, Lord Kai will mature in a few days, you should take that time to catch up to the present. I know that if it weren’t for Riki’s presence, I would have lost my mind. Your presence will do for Kai, what Riki’s did for me.”

Raimen’s expression softened after their words. “Yes, I understand, but how will Kai fare? His memories are nearly 300 years older than ours, not only that, he…”

Once again Raimen became silent, now recalling the moment of his death, as he touched his chest once more.

“That he ended your life my Lord.” Jupiter spoke as Raimen turned to face her. “Yes, My Lord Raimen, it happened, but not by his own accord, and certainly not with his knowledge, until you lay mortally wounded. Lord Kai mourned your death for nearly three hundred years. I believe once he sees you -alive and restored- you, like Iason and Riki, will reconcile your hearts.”

Iason nodded. “Jupiter speaks the truth father. Once I recalled my memories, I could not bear to be separated from Riki. Though we were nearly on opposite sides of the universe, the link we developed made it tolerable.”

“And it made for some great sex!” Riki chimed in trying to lighten the mood. Iason turned a deep shade of red that was not hidden in the dimly lit room. “Oh! You should see what we can do now with our inner pow-”

“Riki!” That’s not something to discuss at this time!” Iason crossed his legs in an attempt to look more dignified, though he still continued to blush.

Though he had to admit, he had a point. Their intimacy grew more and more each time he desired Riki's touch. Their newfound powers only made the intensity grow, especially in their mind's eye.

“But it is Iason! Once my Lord father and Lord Raimen hook up, they will be so hot together, they’ll soon forget the past!” Riki spoke, as he looked at Iason. “Did we not also suffer deeply Iason, and then die alone? Did we not reconcile, and forgive the horrible way in which we were reunited? Iason, I can’t think of a better way to undo the pain in ones heart, then to be loved by the one you love. Is this not so?”

Raimen began to laugh quietly, as he watched Iason blush at Riki's frank words. He was delighted in the changes the two young Lords expressed. Iason, his outspoken, intelligent playboy, was now a prim and proper Elite, the polar opposite of his ancient self. While Riki was now expressive, emotional, and vibrant. A sharp contrast to the serious, moody Warrior who if he remembered correctly, loved Iason most of his young life, and from afar. Only to discover his love for Iason was found on a distant planet five years later.

“You are quite correct my young Prince, love is what matters. You two must allow my grieving to run it's course. I will be back to my normal self soon, and once Lord Kai has joined us, you two will rue the day you brought us back.” Raimen raised his eye brows suggestively.

Raimen smiled at both Iason and Riki. Riki was still privately teasing Iason, and to prove his point, Riki got up and sat on Iason's lap. Iason gave a slight smile, as the still blushing Blondie tried to keep his composure. Riki snuggled against his chest, as he beamed with joy. Raimen thought they always did look good together. As it should have been, from the start.

Jupiter watched the three Lords with mixed feelings. She felt pity for Raimen and Kai. Their love was as powerful as Iason and Riki’s. She couldn’t wait for Kai to be awaken, but knew the old Warrior would arrive with a lot of psychological trauma. There would be no easy way to lessen the shock of what he would inevitably feel.

But she felt confident, that if Lord Raimen could bring himself to rise above the heartache, Lord Kai would do well. After all, it’s not everyday your old lover comes back to life. She once again stood near the three who were in better spirits now.

“Lord Raimen, the archives are available for you, I would use the next few days to familiarize yourself with them, as a lot of time has passed.”

“Yes, you are correct my dear Lady. I must confess, that your sentient mind will take some time to get accustomed to. After all, I only knew you as the Living Text, and our conversations were usually one sided. To have you here as an active entity is amazing. I will enjoy getting to know you.”

“I look forward to it my Lord.”

With that Jupiter vanished, leaving the three Lords to greet the sunrise. Raimen had calmed down a bit by then, as Iason and Riki continued to speak to him about their adventures of the past, and their reunion in their minds eye. Raimen was fascinated that it was due to Iason being poisoned, that their link was established. Setting them both on the path of awakening.

“Iason, there had to have been so much love on both your parts, to have linked the two of you so strongly. Of course, now that you discovered your lineage, it doesn’t surprise me that you were able to create such a link, though it was unheard of in our time. But this whole “Pet” society is something I don’t care very much for, isn’t it the equivalent to sexual slavery?” Raimen looked at Riki, as if sensing his agreement.

“Of course that is my personal opinion, but I can’t quiet blame you. This is the society that evolved from the ashes. Over time, I understand that things can change. And if the proper influence is missing in one's society, certain traits can be lost.”

Raimen recalled the three Clans of the past, before their world was destroyed.

“There was order in our society long ago, that linked three Clans in perfect harmony. Although the fact that you are the Head of the Syndicate, is ironic, and was probably by Jupiter’s design. But I see that some key factors need to be re-introduced. But all that will also come with time.”

Riki felt so happy for Iason. Seeing him converse with his father after so long, felt good. He hoped his father will also have such a reunion with him soon. He did worry that so much time had passed, and Kai had suffered great heartache, and loss, only to be assassinated in the end. He hoped he would be able to pull him out, as Iason pulled his father into awareness.

“It would be soon, just a few more days.” Riki thought to himself. Iason looked off in Riki’s direction as he was standing by the window lost in his thoughts. Raimen noticed also Riki’s silence and called out to him.

“Young Prince, you are being too quiet over there, why don’t you join us once more? I want to hear about your life in Midas. I know you didn’t care much for that life, but I can see why Jupiter had you grow up that way. After all you are a Warrior Prince, and your resilience needed to be your core strength. Your position would demand such internal stability. I see by your leadership in rescuing my son, that it was not such a bad ordeal after all, to be raised in Midas.”

Riki never thought about it that way, he just hated his life up until he grew to love Iason. But it was true that it was his love for Iason, that sparked the Tempest to find his Flame.

“Well, now that you put it that way, I’d have to agree. My life in the streets was a living hell, but I did run the town, and survived only because I took no shit from anybody. I knew that when I went after something, I went full throttle. But once I realized I loved Iason, I couldn’t give up.”

Riki looked at Iason as he spoke those words, making Iason squirm a bit. Riki’s gaze was unmistakable, and Raimen knew they were completely in love with each another. This made his heart feel good, and gave him hope for Kai's return.

“Well, it has been a long day, and the sun has only just risen, how long will I be here?” Raimen complained.

Iason broke away from Riki’s gaze, and turned to his father. “Well, you’ve only just awaken. You will need to undergo some physical therapy to get you back on your feet, and then of course you will have to be monitored. As you are the first Ancient to awaken fully grown, your memories will begin to return at a faster pace, I would think. The side-effects will be in the form of headaches, until you recall everything.” Iason thought on this a bit. “Father, the archives are quite dramatic. I hope you take your time, as you will be overwhelmed with all the changes.”

“Yes, yes, I know. I’m not a child, nor an invalid. So please don’t coddle me too much my son. I expect to be up and about soon, as I want to witness Kai’s reanimation for myself.” Raimen decided to take the bull by the horns and give orders, as if he were in charge. Which made Iason smile.

“I want you and Riki there also, as you two were the ones to pull me out of the fog. I have such vivid memories of that place, it feels as if I wondered in there for an eternity. Which of course turned out to be more of a reality than I thought.”

Iason's heart was lifted with his father's change of attitude. “Of course father, now, let’s get you back in bed before Heiku returns and has a fit. He wanted you to rest, and will more likely have us banned from the facility, once he finds out you had Jupiter debrief you so soon.”

“Oh very well.” Raimen pouted. “When can I see you both again, as I know I’ll have many more questions?”

“We’ll be back throughout the day, as we see to our duties, and Lord Kai’s care.”

With Raimen tucked back in bed, Iason and Riki left. This time, when Riki glanced over at Iason, he noticed a calmer appearance in his lover’s face. He could feel the slight tension beneath the surface, but overall, he could feel great love for his father. It will be an interesting week, as he looked forward to his own father’s awakening.

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