Shadows of the Past

Shadows of the Past

Ch. 6

Riki held his son's hand as they walked through the busy street. They had visited the toy shop, clothing stores, and furniture. "What about the candy shop?" Riki asked. Raye was spellbound by everything. Eos was so bright and the shops so nice, clean, and expensive.

"Riku, want some sweets? We'll take something back to Daddy too."

"I don't think Master Iason will be to thrilled with having you or Young Master Riku hyper with sweets, Riki," Daryl said quietly already knowing it was pointless to even speak. Katze and Odi both chuckled lightly in the background.

Riki spotted Ju in the candy shop. "Ju! What's up? Out shopping for your Master?"

Juthian jumped and turned in surprise. "Oh! H-hi R-riki." At this everyone stared while Juthian's face started to glow like this sun. Juthian looked down and nervously ran his fingers over his tunic. "I-I'll b-be going now."

As Juthian quickly swept past the group Katze turned and took Juthian's arm. "Calm down Juthian we won't tell anyone you were here..."

Riki interupted, "If you tell us why your so nervous."

Exasperated Juthian responded. "I want to get Master something sweet to eat," a slight pause and then in a almost un hearable voice, "and maybe something for myself."

Riki smiled and "I recommend the Rice Krispies treats and they have every kind of chocolate. I'm sure Lord Sami would love anything you brought him."

Riki patted Riku's hair.

Juthian's face turned a shade or red never before seen on Amoi. "I-I..." Steam could be seen rising from the young furnitures ears at this point. He looked as though he might pass out from too much blood in his head.

"Take it easy Ju-chan." Daryl soothed wrapping an arm around Juthian's shoulders to offer him support. "Besides you'll never get something sweet for your lover if you pass out here. No ones going to mention it to anyone, you know that." Daryl whispered quietly into Juthian's ear.

Riki directed Riku to a counter filled with nearly every kind of chocolate in the known universe.

"See anything you like?" he asked his son. He smiled when he saw Darly help Ju pick some things out and send the more confident Furniture on his way

"Umm..." Riku hummed in thought. "One of those, one of those, three of these here, and five of those, please."

Riki laughed. "Wow. Just like me. Alright, I'll get some cinnamon buns for your father too." When they had bought their treats, They entered the penthouse to find Iason speaking with two Blondies he'd never met. "We're home." Riki said. He wondered what this was all about

Iason looked up as the rest of his household returned. "Go to the gardens Riku and Raye. Riki please stay."

Riki nodded. Riku and Raye went to play in the gardens as Odi Katze and Daryl took the purchases into various rooms in the penthouse for storage, leaving the sweets for Tai to decide on.

"Gentleman," Iason began, "I believe it is time for you both to be leaving my home as I have more pressing matters to attend to."

"Iason you are head of the Syndicate. Even in these changing times you must adhere to the code of edicate for a Blondie of your standing." Blondie number 1 said.

"You should obtain a more fitting pet and remove these oddities from your household." Blondie number 2 spoke in a self righteous tone.

"You have even now added a mongrel woman and a mongrel child to your household. I fear the future of Amoi if you continue such behavior."

Iason gazed blankly at the two sitting opposite him. Any who knew him would know that this look was pure seething anger held firm beneath the surface. "My household is exactly that. Mine. You have well out stayed your welcome Chairman Psune. If you continue to be rude in your own breach of etiquet I will be forced to have you removed from my home."

Iason's cold gaze met the chairmans as he stood and motioned toward the door while indicating to Ayuda that his assistance may be needed.

Ayuda bowed and stepped forward. "Please come quietly, Lord Psune." he requested. Psune sent a seething look to the mongrels in the room before leaving. "Anything else, Master Iason?" Ayuda asked when he had shut the door and returned to the living room.

"No there won't." Iason replied "Riki, come to me."

Riki placed his things on the table and walked over to them. He bowed in a respectful way to the remaining Blondie seated next to Iason.

"How do you do? I am Riki, Master Iason's first pet." he noticed Miru and Jiin, the win pets Jupiter sent to Iason for public showing were eating their lunch in the dining room

Jiin sneered at Riki for his interupting their masters meeting merely to introduce himself. Although Riki choose to ignore it along with the very long list of things that annoyed him to no end about the pets.

Once Riki had settled at Iasons side, Iason placed his hand affectionately on Riki's head and began to run his hands through his hair.

"Please forgive Lord Psune, Lord Mink." Blondie number 1 said. "He has been under great stress lately with the change in the code as well as the changes in proceedures for pets and furniture. He is personally dealing with the questions young Blondies of the academy are posting to him each day." he sipped his wine.

"While I myself find you and your eldest pets relationship quite intriguing many others do not and seem to deem it as cause for your removal from position." Riku was peeking through the glass doors into the living room so Iason waved him in and allowed him to listen.

Riku walked in and sat at Iason's feet. Riki noticed the Blondie looking from Riku, to himself, and back. "Riku," Riki explained. "He's mine." He decided not to say "He's ours" as he wasn't sure how this man would take the news.

Blondie number 1 raised an eyebrow at this. "Your pet has had a child without your permission and you still keep him?"

Iason looked as cool as ever as he replied. "What happened before he came into my household was none of my concern. Riki is mine and by reason this child would also be mine as well."

"But he is a child!" Blondie number 1 said in frustration. "A child of a pet should be given to the academy for training not kept in a masters household."

Iason raised his hand to halt further protests. "Lord Remi, I do not like repeating myself but I will say this once more and only once more. What occurs in my household does not concern those not of it."

A heavy sigh was all that was heard in response from Lord Remi. "I will ask you to reconsider this please. I will not broach this subject again."

"Good." Iason stated. "Would you like more wine?"

"No, no. I think I will take my leave now but I do thank you for the offer, Lord Mink." Lord Remi turned and headed for the door and paused. "I hope you will forgive me any disrespect on my part. It was truely not my intention."

With Iason's nod he turned and exited the penthouse.

Riku stood up. "Daddy, was that yellow man trying to take me from you and Mama?"

Riki had to laugh at the expression on Riku's pettite face. An expression that said 'pure outrage' like only Iason could pull.

"No Riku," Iason laughingly answered. "He merely wished some changes to be made within my private life."

Riki stood. "Anyway, we brought some Cinammon buns and Rice Krispie treats home from the bakery/candy shop." he pointed at the box of delicious smelling treats that seemed to scream, "EAT ME! EAT ME!"

"Pet. Such confections are dangerous for your health as your figure. You should not indulge in them as you do."

Riki scoweled. "I'm exactly the same weight I was when I first came here and I deserve to pamper myself." He reached into the box and pulled out a bun. "You know you want one!" He teased as he waved it under Iason's nose. "MMMMMM!!" Riku laughed and followed suit trying to get Iason to let it all go for once

Iason pulled back appalled at the overly sweet smell wafting into his nose. "Riki, remove that horrid thing from my presence."

Riki smiled. "One bite and I'll leave you alone. You know what they say: The only person who doesn't like sweets have never tasted them! If you try it, you'll love it."

Iason narrowed his eyes at his beloved Pet. "Would you like to wear the paddle outfit once more pet?"

Riki snatced the treat back angrilly. "Fine!" He tossed the uneated bun into it's box. "I'll never try to play with you EVER again. Riku, please dispose of the scary treats for me. Do NOT eat all of them." He said with a smile at his son

"But," Riku began with big teary brown eyes, "I wanted to eat them with you and Daddy Iason." A single humongous tear rolled from his right eye down his cheek to drip onto his forest green sweater. Riki looked back at Iason with a small amount of anger evident in his eyes.

Riki put his arm around Riku. "See what you did? Our child wanted to have a nice snack with us, Iason. You could at last have ONE for him. Don't worry sweetie, I'll eat them with you." He looked at Iason and mouthed "Please?" and tilted his head to their son holding the box of sweets

With a huff Iason rose his feet and approached the confections with reluctance. "Only one."

Riku beamed a smile that put the seven suns of Ama to shame. He then bounced merrily over to Iason holding a piece of some chocolate monstrosity, though Riki called it a 'pecan tad', and after being lifted by Iason to his height plopped said monstrosity into Iason's mouth causing a shiver to run down Iason's spine and settle into his now wobbly legs.

Ayuda raised an eyebrow at he scene. "Master Iason, a-are you alright?" He asked wearily. Riki and Riku both looked at Iason and noticed his sudden paleness.

Riki was worried. "Oh God! Are you allergic! I'm sorry! Oh please say I didn't kill you!" Everyone's worried eyes were trained on Iason as he chewed the sweet in his mouth. "Iason, say something?" Riki asked.

"I truly despise such obnoxiously sweet things. Daryl some water please." Iason called sitting down in his favorite lounge chair. Riki quickly retrieved some water before even Daryl could complete the task.

Riki and Riku looked disappointed. "How could you not like chocolate? I've never heard of such things." He and Riku happily enjoyed the sweets themselves though.

Katze entered to receiving room and took in the scene. He then made his way over toward the bar to pour a glass of Aristian Red Emperor for Iason and some Bourbon for himself. He then set the glass of wine infront of Iason a said quietly to Riki. "Iason does not care for those sinfully sweet concoctions you tend to enjoy."

Riki sighed. "That doesn't make sense. Are they too sweet...or are they forbidden to Blondies?" he asked.

"I don't think it's a Blondie thing Riki," Katze said softly. "Xian and Omaki love sweets almost as much as you do, but Iason doesn't."

Riki rolled his eyes. "Whatever. Come on, baby. Let's take these to the kitchen and eat them." He was happy to see that Miru and Jiin were gone finally. Since Riku had taken his old room from them, they were moved to a room at the very back of the penthouse. "I'm sorry your Daddy hates them but we'll enjoy them ourselves."

The following morning Ayuda and Askel escorted Riki, Riku, and Raye to Tanagura Medical so that Raye and Riku could be checked over for any potential threats to their health.

Upon arriving Heiku informed them that Guy would be joining them for a check up as well. Guy spent most of the time talking with Riku who he still considered his son even if his genes weren't his own. Riku recounted the tale of the previous day with Riki as well as Iason and the chocolate to which he responded the same as Riku had the previous day.

Shortly after the examinations were finished. Heiku asked the trio to join him in his office where they found a pale sickly looking Raye who looked at Guy and blushed furiously.

"Raye, whats wrong?" Guy asked suddenly very worried.

Raye blushed and examined her nails. Ima had taken her to a salon so they could get their hair and nails done while under watch from Heiku's bodyguards. As she admired the pink poilish, she said quietly.

"Guy...um...Guy and me sorta got together about a year ago and Dr. Heiku found out...Guy, we're having twins." she replied shyly.

Guy was then found to be passed out on the floor. Riki staring bug eyed at both Raye and Guy. Heiku did not look very happy about this news. He was going to be his new pet damnit!!

Just then, Omaki and his pets entered. "Riki!" Aki called happily and hugged his 'big brother'. "Aki. You remember my son, Riku. The two boys became good friends. Omaki sent Heiku a questioning look about Guy on the floor and the nervous girl on the examining table.

"Well," Omaki began, "What in the world happened here, Heiku? New hallucinogen on the market?" Omaki joked lightly.

"A future member of my household has gotten Riki's younger sister pregnant with twins no less." Heiku mumbled.

Omaki laughed. "Have you considered a chastity belt? I'd put it on the boy to control his wandering manhood. What shall you do with the babies?" Riki cut in. "They're my neices, nephews, or even one of each! Don't you dare hurt them!!." he snapped angrily.

"What do you mean by 'future member of my household'?" Raye asked.

"I want him," Heiku responded pointing to the unconcious Guy.

Riki and Raye shouted at the same time, "What!?"

Omaki smiled. "Heiku must have a case of Mongrel Fever like our dear Iason. Mongrels seem to be a Blondie aphrodisiac. Interesting..." he said as he stroked his chin.

Riki smacked Omaki upside his head. "Please keep your mind out the gutter around my child." Omaki chuckled and rubbed his head.

"Guy will kill you or himself before he would ever become a pet, willingly or by force." Raye said placatingly.

Guy groaned and sat up. "What a dream..." He looked around. "Oh God, it's real!" he sighed Omaki thought. "Raoul may have a little...ahem...mind serum if you know what I mean, Heiku."

'Mind serum?' Guy thought. "So we're having kids. Twins. Oh, God how am I going take care of them?!"

Riki shrugged. "You did a good job with Riku so just...do what you did before I guess. Oh, and if you hurt them or Raye I will personally cut off your balls and have you eat them. Nothing any Blondie does to me will stop me. Clear?"

Omaki was speaking with Heiku. "So, shall we see if Raoul could 'help' Guy adjust to being your pet?"

Guy was immediately on he feet with anger seething from his pores. "I AM NO ONE'S PET!! If you think I'm gonna be a damn toy for you to play with, you got something else coming."

"Did someone say my name?" asked a cool, deep voice. Everyone turned to see Raoul Am and Yui who waved shyly. "I'm here for Yui's check-up and my own but it appears you are busy." he said observing the entire group.

"You're the fuckhead who hit me!!" Guy exclaimed.

Raoul's green eyes narrowed. "You're the little shit who deserved it. Now, what's this I hear about you needing my help, Heiku?"

"Oh, no I don't need your help, Raoul," Heiku stated flatly looking at Omaki. "That was Omaki's idea."

Riki explained to Raoul. The thought of Guy being a pet was...well...funny. "Heiku thinks Guy is hot so he wants to make him his love pet." This got a laugh from everyone except for a pissed as hell Guy

"Remember your comment about balls, it applies to you too. Keep on." Guy seethed at his slowly becoming ex-friend. "I'm not a toy."

Riki sighed. "Guy, I'm sorry. I want us to still be friends but being a pet isn't all that bad. You wouldn't have to starve and freeze in the streets. Think about Raye and your twins."

"And what about my freedom? What about raising my kids to be free? What about honor and love? What about the feeling of home? Have you forgotten what family is? Did you forget what freedom was?"

"Guy, being a pet...is hard sometimes but we..." he gestured to himself, Ima, Yui, Enyu, and Aki, Riku, and Raye.

"We have more freedom than you can imagine. We have wonderful homes and masters who love us. If you think about it, we are a family. A disfuntional one maybe but it's still family. I feel safe knowing our children are growing up in Eos around people I trust and know will protect them." his eyes pleaded with Guy.

"I love Iason as if he were my husband and I love the others as if they were my in-laws and brothers and sisters. I've found a home with all the friends I've made. Do you understand?"

His words were so sweet and caused some hearts to melt.

"They've fucking whiped your mind, Riki!" Guy spat.

"These Blondie bastards took your life from you! How can you say its not so bad?! You didn't even tell that yellow-haired bastard about your real family, and why is that? Because you were sure that he'd kill us. Sure that he'd kill us just for being a real family to you. Riki, I am no pet. I am not a damn toy to be played with by these sick freaks!" he glared at Heiku.

"And my children will not be either!!"

Guy turned and attempted to leave the room only to be stopped by Raoul. "Let him go, Raoul." Heiku said.

"I may want him in my household but I will not force him nor will I imprision him to do so. He's right he knows freedom unlike we who are bound by Jupiter. I won't take that from him." he turned to Guy.

"Guy, I am sure that Iason intends to keep both Riku and Raye within the protection of his house. If you ever wish to see them simply ask myself or Iason and I'm sure something will be arranged. If you ever need anything, I mean anything just ask." Heiku reached into his pocket and removed a mobile comm. unit and handed it to Guy.

"My private number is the first listed. Just press 1, Iasons home is 2. Bring it back to me in about a week so I can add Raye and Riku's numbers as well. Okay"

Heiku's soft pained smile was a little unnerving to the others in the room as it appeared the Blondie was hurting quite badly as he allowed Guy to take the comm. unit and leave.

Riki was heartbroken that Guy couldn't see the light. "I'm sorry about him. He's just been messed up since our families were killed by Jupiter's orders. He's usually very calm and sweet though."

He was plotting on getting Heiku and Guy together in his mind.

"I wonder if I can change his mind about Blondies." Heiku murmured to himself. Raoul simply shook his head and Omaki smirked.

"I can't wait for the wedding." Omaki sing-songed.

"Whose wedding?" Aki and Riku asked in unison.

Riki thought. "You could probably use a Mongrel's touch. I'll let you know everything there is to know about Guy Haven and how to win him over." Riku cheered. "Yay! My mama is the best!"

"Riki, I'd hug you if I wasn't sure Iason would skin me alive for it." Heiku laughed.

Omaki laughed. "I would suggest you not then so Riki can assist you in your endeavor."

(Outside the door)

Meanwhile, Lord Remi had heard the whole conversation as he stood beside the door that stood ajar. He was careful not to be discovered.

(Inside Heiku's office)

"I wonder if it's possible for me to get pregnant again. I've always wanted a big family. You're still my favorite baby, Riku." he said playfully to his son

Remi thought, 'Iason's pet is the mother of the child! A male pet capable of bearing children himself! This will be a monumentous discovery! Can other mongrel males carry their own offspring, as well?' Many questions filtered through Lord Remi's mind as he considered the possibilities.

He knew he would need to take this information to someone more fitting to process it. It was time to visit an old friend in genetics research. Lord Raoul Am's second in command Tiberius von Jorem.

(Back in the office)

Riki stretched. "Well, we better get home, kid. Time for your nap and don't give me those big, adorable eyes." Riki said with a smile.

Riki stretched. "Time for lunch, kid. Then, we'll go to the garden awhile, and finally end the afternoon with a nice movie with Daddy or something." He said to his son who was chatting with Aki.

"Can Aki-chan come?" Riku asked with big adorable eyes. Riki sighed. "If it's OK with Omaki-sama, yes." "I might as well join you." Omaki laughed at the bright expressions lighting Riku's and Aki's faces.

"We'll have that check up another time." He directed toward Heiku

Riki said to Omaki as they got into Iason's personal car driven by Katze "My son really like your Aki," he observed

"I think they may be special friends in the hopefully far future." Omaki stated dryly.

Meanwhile, Remi hurried to Tiberius von Jorem's office. "Lord von Jorem? I have news of the upmost importance!" he called through the closed door.

"Ezell, my friend what brings you here?" Tiberius replied motioning Ezell into his office.

Ezell sat down. His face was flushed with excitement as he accepted a glass of Scotch. "You've heard of Iason Mink's famous pet who came from the slums? Riki something-or-other?"

"Yes what of it? I do not enjoy gossip my friend but since what ever it maybe has you so excited I'll listen." Tiberius spoke though slightly annoyed that gossip brought his friend into his office to disturb his day.

Remi quickly explained "My friend, Riki is not the father. He is the biological mother. I heard he and Dr. Heiku and a few of Iason's inner circle talking about it. Think of the possibilities, Tiberius! A mongrel male who can birth children!

Tiberius dropped the tablet he was reading and stared at his friend. "Mongrel males can birth children!?" To say he was astonished would be a serious understatement of his present condition. "Is this a common trait of mongrel's and who is the father if the offspring?"

Remi sat his glass down. "I am not certain if ALL mongrels are capable of this or if Riki has a some sort of birth defect. I don't know who the father is as it wasn't mentioned. Perhaps if we took custody of mother and child, we could create more specimens to study. Who knows what we can achieve?

Tiberius thought for a moment of the possibilities. "It would be a brilliant discovery except for one problem," he paused, "Iason will not allow anyone to take his pet from him and I will not incur his wrath for such an attempt."

Remi thought. "Hmmm. Mongrels are always looking to make quick money. We could hire two or three to retrieve Riki and his boy. Even if they are seen, it will still look as if it was all some plot of jealous slum rats who resent that one of their own got a life of luxury."

"But still if this leads to us, it will mean our end in society." Tiberius murmured.

Remi scoffed. "Are we not Blondies? We have the intelligence and resources to ensure our safety. We just have to act when Mink or his friends are not around to protect Riki and the child. We could become even more powerful than Mink himself. You are Raoul Am's second and he trusts you as much as Mink trusts him. Easy living."

"I will make arrangements for testing the child and his 'mother' and if you will make the arrangements for the retreival of the mongrels as well for a control group." Tiberius began making plans for experimentation.

Riki played board games and danced to music that came from a planet many lightyears away. Something called 'Japanese music'. "What should we do now, boys? A movie when Iason gets home?" Omaki sipped Cognac and read in a large, comfortable chair.

"It'll be a few more hours before Master Iason returns, Lord Ghan," Daryl interjected softly.

"How about you boys go for a swim?" Omaki asked tilting his head in question.

Riki took the boys hands. "You heard him, my loves. You ready?" Omaki smiled at the motherly ways of Riki. It was almost unbelievable that he was male in looks. "But I didn't bring my swimsuit." Aki pouted.

"It's ok you can use one of mine." Riku smiled assuredly.

They proceeded to Riku's new room where they each dressed in swim suits. Aki in a red swimsuit with gold leaves printed on them and Riku in orange with black dragons with bronze colored eyes.

Riki donned a pair of black shorts. In the drawer, he found the despicable outfit called 'a paddle outfit' Iason had forced him to wear during an unfair and humiliating paddling. The crime? Punishing Iason for sleeping with Commander Vosh some time ago.

He remembered afterward how he berated Iason for the unjust punishment by stating the crime Iason had committed against his heart. Iason had apologized and become Riki's willing 'pet' that night until Riki finally forgave him. Riki tossed the outfit into the trash can where Riku wouldn't discover it. Riki smiled. "Ready?" he asked the waiting children.

They spent most of the next three hours having fun while also making a mess of the pool area. Raye had eventually joined them as well as Tai on Odi's insistence, though truely Odi merely wished to see his lover in as few articles of clothing as possible.

Iason arrived home to find a slightly damp Daryl panting a greeting to his master and an amused Odi and rather upset as well as damp Tai storming through the living area toward the kitchen.

"Do I want to know what has happened to the rest of my household?" Iason asked raising a pale eyebrow.

"Yes master Iason," Daryl began, "Riki, Riku, and Raye are 'playing' in the pool along with Aki while Lord Ghan watches. Tai had been convenced by Odi to join as well and I was 'accidentally' doused by a rather playful Lord Ghan. Though I believe it was intentional."

Iason merely looked disturbed by his friends antics though not the least bit surprised by them. "Please dry yourself off and I will deal with Omaki's pesterings."

Daryl blushed a slight "Yes master," and scurried away.

Iason went to the pool and found Riki on a plastic raft while Riku and Aki attempted to dunk him off. Omaki sunbathed on a chair watching and talking to Raye who wore a red bikini she had gotten while shopping with Ima a while ago. "Well, hello Iason, dear." Omaki greeted.

Another raised eyebrow was his answer.

"Daddy Iason join us!!" Riku called after coming up for air. "Master Iason can't join us," Aki called from accrossed the pool. "He's a Blondie!" All occupants of the pool area laughed at this revelation.

The boys managed to knock Riki into the water, or Riki knocked himself to make them happy. Riki came back up. "Do Blondies melt if they go swimming?" More laughter.

"Like the Wicked Witch of the West!' Riku chorused.

"Wicked Witch?" Aki asked confused. Iason quirked a brow in question as well.

"Its an old fairy tale," Riki began. "A young boy was stolen away to a far away land and when he landed there he accidentally landed on the Wicked Witch of the North the Witch of the West's sister and killed her. To shorten it a bit the boy killed the Wicked Witch by throwing water on her and she melted away."

Riki laughed at his memories of hearing the tale.

"He's Number 1 Blondie. He'll never relax for once and have fun." Riki teased some more. "Jump in! Jump! Jump! Jump"! the kids cheered who were joined by Omaki.

Omaki made his way toward the tall pale blonde. Once present at Iason's side he swiftly pushed his friend into the pool, clothes and all.

Upon surfacing, Iason looked at his laughing friend with contempt until two smaller bodies attached to each of his sides and a larger body to his back.

“Since your already wet Iason,” Omaki chuckled, “why not have some fun with your family together?”

Cheers of ‘fun, fun’ rang out from the two smaller bodies on his left and right side and a tug from Riki on his back as well as a soft grind of strong but soft hips lead Iason to conceed defeat.

“At least allow me to change into something more suitable, Pet, Riku. Then I will join you.”

Iason smiled as he stepped out of the pool then frowned at the sogginess of he clothes and boots. He left and returned in a pair of white swim trunks.

An hour or two in the pool, and then Riki lay down on the sofa with the boys laying on him to watch a movie. "what should we watch?" Riki asked. Iason was a bit jealous that the kids got to lay on Riki. “I wanna watch Alpha Chronicles.” Aki chirped in.

“I’ve never seen a movie!” Riku added and Raye nodded.

Riki smiled. "It's fun, baby you'll see. OK, Aki, we'll watch Alpha Chronicles."

“You’ll really like this movie, Ri-chan!” Aki exclaimed. “Theres this big fight between an army of Zenian warriors and Itoshikan warriors from ancient times before Alpha Zen was united under the Zenians. Its sooo cool.”

Riku smiled and held Aki's hand. "I really like you, Aki" he said to the older, by three years, boy.

Aki beamed, as did Riku. The movie began and it was quiet as both children watched excitedly. Tai had made some delicious snacks and he and Daryl served them and then joined in watching the movie.

Soon it had become late and it was time to send Aki and Omaki home and tuck Riku into bed.

Aki looked up at Omaki. "Can Riku come live with us?" he asked innocently causing the grown-ups to laugh and Riku to giggle.

Omaki shook his head. "Riku must stay here, Aki. Mabey someday when you're both older...well, who knows?" The boys said their tearful goodbyes and Omaki said farewell to Iason and Riki before he and Aki left. "Night!" Riku called as he bounced off to bed.

Riki felt arms around his waist and hot lips on his throat .

“It is time for bed, Riki.” Iason said softly while nibling on Riki’s ear as he slowly moved his hands under Riki’s shirt to access the skin beneath. “Maybe a bath as well, hmm.” Iason continued sending shivers through the lithe body in his arms.

"That better not be your way of saying 'you smell'" Riki huffed palyfully . “No it’s my way of telling you to join me in the bath,” Iason replied. “Come. Bathe with me.”

"Eat with me, bathe with me, sleep with me. I feel like I'm your fraternal Siamese twin sometimes." Riki said as he was picked up and carried to the huge tub.

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