Of Gold and Adamant

Message In A Bottle

I sent a bottle to sea
With a message I would weave
Where it ended up I do not know
Could end up in hands friend or foe
Lost together in the wave
For all that we gave
Of a never ending goodbye
And so I sit and I sigh
Since the message was for you
That I wrote sitting in the morning dew
Will the tide be just and fair?
Will the winds do their share?
I do not know my love
Perhaps I should have sent this by dove
My emotions run too deep
So I sent them out for you to reap
Hoping perhaps if you are there
You will know I care
For these words will bubble out
To the world without a doubt
So my love know I have come to a close
Do feel free to impose
Write and place your message here
In this bottle for me to know you are near
For words without a doubt
Mean little without a route
So send your words to me
On the ever moving sea

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Sesshoumaru and Inuyasha watched as Fuu and Shippo were mated officially before the court. They had been the last couple to be mated formally.

Lord Ken frowned as he watched the two young men who would be mated to Shippo after Fuu had Shippo’s heir. It seemed odd indeed for a young man of Shippo’s caliber to choose so many mates so soon and to have them already promised off. Young Sven was quite attractive, but it was Choukichi that had upset him the most. It had been a shock that the young would be Alpha chose to turn beta so late in life. The boy was ripe for any of his sons to have and would bring the power of the South to his court. It seemed the Lords of the North, South, and West were receiving more benefits than the East. Lord Ken would not put up with that for long since someone had to give at some point.

Choukichi and Sven both watched as Fuu was marked by Shippo. It was now done and they both felt rather frustrated since they had to wait until after the consummation rites and the official announcement of Shippo producing an heir before they would be allowed to be with their beloved.

“Do you think he will be able to handle it? I mean being a virgin and all…….”

Choukichi stated softly. He knew about Shippo taking over the concubines, but that didn’t mean they had to do anything other than make sure all the females were well cared for.

“Shippo is not a virgin.”

Sven stated firmly with a knowing smile.

“You and he didn’t……….it is forbidden…………..I mean……how?”

Choukichi stated softly. He knew for a fact Shippo had little time for such things.

“When you were gone last summer, he was sent to the male trainers by Sesshoumaru. Shippo could not be a virgin and mate Fuu. It would be an awkward and rather embarrassing situation if that were the case. You should have seen the stress he was under and then the revelations as he used what he was taught on me save the actual penetration.”

Sven stated softly. He had hated those days and was jealous except when he had Shippo show him all he had been missing.

“You are still a virgin then are you not?”

Choukichi asked Sven and Sven blushed.

“Not when it comes to women. Lord Sesshoumaru had all males trained in the castle. He wanted our minds in control when our bodies did not wish to be so. I found it distasteful, but fulfilled my duty. I never have much liked females for releasing pent up male frustrations. I was born as and will be always a beta male.”

Choukichi felt very awkward.

“So then I guess I am the only one.”

Sven looked shocked.

“You have never been with a female and yet you claim to change your status so soon?”

Choukichi shrugged.

“I was saving myself for Shippo. I fell in love with him and my obsessions became my lifestyle. I guess I just didn’t want to taint myself no matter how Father pushed. I wanted to share my body with the one I love not just some stranger who wants to show me the intimate arts. I figured that was a more natural thing that just comes with patience and practice.”

Sven shook his head.

“Well then I am glad you are not a Lord. A Lord has to know all ways to please their mates. Shippo is also not a virgin to males. He had to learn it all as part of his duty dictates.”

Choukichi frowned.

“Why are you not jealous of the fact he went to some bastard trainer to lose his virginity rather than do so with you?”

Sven smiled softly.

“Because, I accepted my place and role in Shippo’s life long ago, my dearest Choukichi. You see as a beta I have no responsibility other than caring and loving my mate. I do not have his burdens and therefore I am grateful I will be his no matter what his past had held.’
“What Shippo and I share when we are alone is ours. It belongs to no one else and so there is no need for me to feel jealous. I know he loves me and he will love you too. Sharing is something one has to accept when mated to a Lord. He may choose others to share our bed. You must be prepared for all these things as a beta otherwise your existence in his life will be one of misery and great suffering.”

Choukichi never thought of things that way.

“I hope he does not want others...but I guess what you say makes sense.”

Sven chuckled and pat Choukichi on the back.

“It is fine Choukichi. You will get used to things soon enough. After all, we need to show happiness now for our beloved since it is a joyous day for him indeed. He will produce an heir to his throne. A throne we will share and look at how radiant Fuu is? As much as I dislike being with women they are lovely creatures to gaze upon. If you truly love him then wish Shippo joy and happiness. Do not cloud your feelings with jealousy.”

Choukichi was trying. It was difficult, but Sven was right. Right now it was Shippo’s time with Fuu and he needed to show his love by letting Shippo go for a while. They would not be apart forever.

Fuu did look very beautiful and so much like her Father, Sesshoumaru.

Inuyasha was in tears. He hated to see his little ones grow up so fast. It wasn’t fair. Sesshoumaru though had an arm around him and kissed the top of his head.

“It is ok darling………”

Sesshoumaru whispered to his wife.

“No it isn’t you asshole. Now I am old. I am going to have grandkids…….”

Thoren smirked at Inuyasha.

“Don’t worry about it so much Inuyasha. We are all going to be old together.”

Inuyasha tried to be happy, but only started to sob.

“It just isn’t fair………..”

Sesshoumaru smiled softly shaking his head he took his wife inside to calm Inuyasha down. The stupid spell didn’t work and Inuyasha was a pregnant emotional wreck.

Shippo and Fuu entered the carriage and Shippo finally caught his breathe.

“Good, they are finally done with this crap.”

He stated pulling Fuu onto his lap.

“Why the rush?”

Fuu stated as Shippo started to loosen his obi and hakumas.

“Why not?”

Shippo stated with a smirk as he devoured his bride’s lips. He was going to make this special for Fuu even if it took all day. He would fuck her until his face turned purple so he could get her with pup ASAP so he could be mated to Sven immediately after they were born.

“Forgive me husband for asking.”

Shippo ignored the words and let action do all the talking as the whole time he thought of it being he and Sven. It was hard not to call out his name and he felt like a real jerk. Still, Fuu understood and perhaps in time he would come accustomed to her being a part of their mating. Right now though he wanted to just get the rites over with and move forward.

Fuu was thrust back onto the pillows after they arrived to the castle. Shippo tied her hands to the bed and blindfolded her.

“I just want you to feel me.”

Fuu was unsure what to think until Shippo started fondling her in ways she never thought existed. It was soon hotter in the bedroom then should be allowed and the two of them threw caution to the winds as they rode the waves of passion to completion.

Shippo caught his breath and looked at Fuu who was now in deep slumber. She was indeed perfect, for a man who wanted a woman. Shippo felt uneasy and couldn’t sleep. It just wasn’t the same without being sandwiched between Sven and Choukichi. He slept so much better when his beloved was near.

Kami he loved Fuu too, but in a much different way. It felt like a slap in the face to make love to someone while only thinking of someone else and Fuu deserved so much better.

“Goodnight darling.”

Shippo stated as he laid in bed trying to find a way to sleep while wrapping himself around the woman he wished was Sven. Soon it would be…….soon……