Adharva looked at the trespasser. He took the crime of entering his empire without permission very seriously. The man was now cowering down.
"I did not know that I was crossing the borders, your highness," said the man aged around 60 by the looks of it.
"No trespasser leaves the land without consequences," said Adharva.
"Your highness, please pardon this god forsaken soul," the man begged.
"Prison," said Adharva looking at the guards.
"Please my emperor, I have a family depending on me," begged the man as he was dragged away by the guards.
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Adharva looked at the woman waiting for him in the bed. She was wearing minimal clothes as he liked it. Her bosom was huge and her legs were long. After tiresome days, it was the company of these beautiful woman that kept him sane. There was no harem but there was never any shortage for women ready to share bed for money. She gets paid handsomely.
The gender did not matter for Adharva. He liked them as they came. This woman was a pleasurable enough sight. He waited for her to shed the rest of her clothes. He had no patience for such things.
The women had stopped being coy with him after the first person's experience. They were here to satisfy him, not to seduce him. Nor did he have the patience for seduction.
She removed the corset and the thong as Adharva shed his robes. He climbed on the bed and it did not take much time for him to bury himself in her. She was moaning like the wanton whore she was. He flicked her nipple with his tongue and everything else he pleased to do with her body.
She just laid there's breasts heaving, jiggling as he pounded into her, waiting for his completion. When he came, he always took care to not impregnate anyone accidently. As he came back from his high, the whore had left just like he preferred it .
Adharva bathed and proceeded to his own chamber to have a good night's sleep. He had a war to plan.
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Adharva walked down the dark hallways and reached his destination. The man was bent over some scrolls.
"Ah, I could hear the old man's cries here. He seems a harmless soul," said Samarth.
Adharva looked at his brother with a stubborn impassiveness. Samarth sighed and looked up. His lips quirked as he walked over with a fond smile on his lips.
"I don't know how a soft hearted me and self righteous older brother brought you up to be like this," said Samarth wrapping an arm around Adharva who snorted but let his brother embrace him.
"Have you given thought to my request the other day ?," asked Adharva.
Samarth scoffed.
"Did brother agree to get married?" asked Samar.
Adharva just gave him a glare.
"I thought so," said Samarth amused and made Adharva sit down on the diwan.
"I am not going to marry before I see brother and you in safe hands," said Samarth drawing another glare out of him.
"I am a grown man now. You both don't have to guard me like mother hens," said Adharva.
"I resent the use of the word hen," said Samarth.
Adharva just gave up and stared at the wall.
"I also heard of the whore's presence. Adharva, I wish you would stop seeking out such company," said Samarth.
"Unlike you, who is yet to look at a man or woman, I have no vow to remain a virgin till my death," said Adharva.
Samarth rolled his eyes.
"Forgive me my insolence," said Adharva feeling ashamed to have snapped at his brother.
Rishi stood at the door and both the older brothers shared a look.
"You are forgiven, now tell me what has brought this sour mood on. From what I have heard you had a delectable evening," said Samarth.
Adharva looked at his brother, appalled.
"Have you no shame?" asked Adharva.
Both Rishi and Samarth snorted.
Adharva almost felt like he was ten again and had done something stupid and was trying to convince his brothers that it was nothing.
He just gave up and remained silent.
"Which brings us back to our first question," said Rishi.
Adharva looked at him.
"A war is coming up. I can smell it. I know you both can feel it too," said Adharva, never one to have bothered with subtlety.
"A fight with Maheraya is not advisable," said Rishi.
"I don't think it is a matter of choice. Their army just conquered the last Chief before our borders begin," said Adharva.
"However, there is difference between fighting a Chief and a King. You are also conquering Chief's in the other direction," said Rishi.
Samar however said "You know what is best for this country. We both will stand with you till the end on anything."
"We just have to find a cellar to hide the little prince," said Adharva seriously looking at Dhruv, their youngest brother who stood behind Rishi now, having walked in a moment before.
Dhruv stomped his feet and threw his bow and arrow on the ground.
"You will not send me anywhere," said the twenty five year old.
"Or I was thinking we could send him off to another kingdom," said Adharva.
"Brother," said Dhruv, pouting.
"I will not hear any objections. I have decided that you will join the commoners in the neighbour kingdom. The best of our warriors will join you. I will not have you at risk," said Adharva.
"But-
"You know, Adharva has a point. No kingdoms have warred before now. If it does come to war, I think you being safe away from here is what we would prefer," said Samar.
"But-
"That is a decision, your brother will get both of our support on. I think I will pick the warriors who will accompany you," said Rishi.
Dhruv huffed and sat down.
"Handsome warriors then. It won't do for me to be bored," said Dhruv.
All three older men looked at him in abject horror, in Adharva's case, a glare.
"I meant to say, good to look at. Nothing more," said Dhruv already mentally seeing the men plucking all the good looking guards and sending them to some other part of the country.
All four sat there, as a family, oblivious to the changes that will happen in Arthanava in the coming days.
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Mithraos looked out through the window of the palace. He was looking at the hills that shined. With his palace close to the border, he could see the palace proudly standing atop Mount Avanava, the palace of Mauryae's. The castle where the ruthless Malvan King lived.Mithraos sighed as he looked around. He hated this palace. The place where his parents were killed, the place that reminds him of what he lost every second of the day, which is also the reason he roamed the forests and went on wars. He hated sitting still, lounging in the palace, accepting the comforts. He becomes restless all too soon.Mithraos do not court danger like many believes. He simply want to be engaged in some activity. What better option than war, when it brings him so much power and protects his Kingdom too. It also made him feel invincible, capable.-------------Eloy ran through the woods. It is a part of his exercise
Adharva was honestly impressed by the suggestions made by Mithraos. He has heard that the legendary warrior Eloy had made the suggestion. The fact that Mithraos could just have brushed it off and proceeded with a full on war and that he did not do so, made him have some respect for the King too.Adharva let his brothers discuss the terms. He was not worried about them disappointing him. They never would. Even when they lost parents at a young age, his brothers have brought him up without making him feel the void, with help ofcourse. Even when they taught him the lessons in being an King and a proper man. He knew he do not follow all that they taught him, but still, what he did absorb kept him sane.He also knew that the Chief of Warriors of Mauraye was not going to be happy about this. He was on a retreat and would be on his way back now. He had not let him know because he didn't want the man to get hurt. But he knew if the chief warrior had
The second day of the war was equally ferocious. Adharva got furious as one of the warriors were determinedly attacking Shikhar. But before he could move, Rishi was there.He turned and watched as soldiers collapsed on both sides. He sighed and took his sword and stepped down.------------Mithraos watched as the royal family defend the warrior head but kept that to himself. He was sure Eloy noticed too. That only meant that the rumours they have heard is true. It is said that only Rishikesh Malvan and Shikhar Vanshi have a say in the royal matters.He saw the Malvan Emperor for the first time then and he had to admit the man oozed power. If he gave it more thought, he knew they were not different from each other.--------------Eloy saw the Malvan Emperor and he saw the man fight. He was as outstanding as Mithraos. Eloy's attention was back in the batt
Having spent a night together after years, Rishi was emotionally exhausted as he reached the war front. Shikhar was in a similar state. But he was and had always been a stronger man than Rishi, a better man. Or atleast Rishi thought so. Rishi watched as Shikhar fought as hard as ever, if with more anger. His brother had smiled warmly at him in the morning, meaning, he saw them in bed together. He knew it was his fault that Shikhar was not a Malvan by name even now. If he had not been a fool, Shikhar would have been his and they would have had a horde of children too.Rishi looked away. That might never happen now. He had been a fool, utter fool. He sighed and looked at Adharva even as he fought the enemies who came his way. He saw his brother was observing Warrior Eloy and he can see why. That was talent in its own. However the look on Adharva's face was more than just admiration.He pondered over it.-------The sword brushed past Eloy and tore his skin a bit. Mithraos was red with
The clearing in the woods went silent. All were looking at the woman. "Who sent you?" asked Mithraos."Karivayis," said the woman and in that moment two warriors in the Mauraye side cut their own throat.All understood the seriousness of the situation."What was the plan of Karivayis?" asked Rishi.Karivayis are the darkest of the group in Arthanava. They are believed to be living like animals. They leave only bones and skeletons after a war. They are also said to be the most blood hungry ones."To poison the winner," said Viyahi, the woman, now in a choke hold."An army waits in the outskirts," said a guard who came running almost falling."We need a peace treaty. Now," said Samarth."Yes, we do, Prince Samarth is right," said Guardioni and looked at Mithraos who gave a curt nod."An eight level formation and we want a fortress of warriors," said Eloy and the guards moved to the frontiers."Artillery will guard the other frontiers of Mauryae and Maheraya," said Shikhar nodding to El
A union of three, was not unheard of. The men guarding the boundaries heard the sound of the conch before sunrise. It was blown thrice. It could only mean one thing, the war was called off or there was a winner. The enemy armies stood in attention, thousands listening in to understand what happened.The victory sound of carnyx was heard from both sides of the wood. The sound of drums were heard. Then the sound of lyres and flutes were heard from both sides and all warriors looked at each other in shock. That meant the announcement of a royal marriage.The hostile army retreated, slowly back into the woods, up the hills and were gone. And they were definitely not Karivayis.-------------------Eloy was in his tent soon. He just sat there on the floor. He had refused a bed because he didn't want any special consideration other soldiers did not get. He sat there wondering about his life as it is.Left at the door of the palace itself at the age of 1 or even before that, Guardioni had tak
The birds chirped as the early rays of sun touched the clearings in the woods. Eloy saw Shikar coming towards their tents. Mithraos also saw the man's arrival with guards. Mithraos got out of the tent. He had seen the way the royals had respected the man and the stories too. He gave a small bow to his soon to be brother- in- law who beamed as if Mithraos has not injured him the other day. He can see where the stories regarding the nature of Shikhar were coming from."I have picked the rituals from the palace last night. I want you and Eloy to go through it, your high-"Please refrain from calling me your highness, royal father. You can call be Mithraos," said Mithraos.Shikhar looked at him for a moment.Eloy had also come down. He and Mithraos were yet to speak or see each other. Eloy bowed."Sit down both of you," said Shikhar finally and sat down himself.The guards handed over the manuscripts with the rituals. Mithraos looked at Eloy. He moved to the side of the diwan he was s
Adharva and Mithraos were given the beautiful necklace. They together brought it to Eloy's neck as instructed and joined it at the back, claiming him. The music reached its peak at that point and flowers were showered on them. Then Mithraos was asked to sit while Eloy stood. Together Adharva and Eloy wore Mithraos the necklace. Then Adharva was asked to take his place. Both Mithraos and Eloy together wore him the necklace. All three stood, Eloy between the two emperors.The elders from both sides have to give away them. Mithraos and Eloy asked Guardioni to give them away while Adharva asked Hrishikesh and Shikhar to give his hand away.Once the elders did so happily, entwining all three of their hands before the fire, their robes were joined with a shawl and all three took seven rounds around the fire as instructed. Once they finished it, they were declared married by the priest.All three looked at each other. Silence reigned but they sought blessings from the elders. First they sou
Eloy watched amused as Mithraos and Adharva rolled on the ground. The cover is that they are fighting and the winner comes out the best warrior. Eloy knows it is to entertain him because their little prince had been playing a war victory dance on his kidneys. He is also getting horny. These men were weird and Eloy knows it is a sort of foreplay. He is also weird because he likes it. Both joined him soon and wrapped their arms around him. Little Aeneas was crawling on the floor next to them and all three uncles watched. Aeneas's eyes were fixed on the little bundle Dhruv was holding against his chest, showing the baby off to Aeneas. Ekalavya and Samarth's son Daven, named after Samarth's father Davenor is now one month and ten days old. Daven was watching with wide eyes as his older brother crawled near him. Samarth sat there leaning on Rishi and Shikhar who were both smiling. Ekalavya himself was sitting next to Rishi, occasionally talking about some of the law and order issues. Ya
Eloy was overseeing the preparations in the kitchen. He loved spending time with the cooks and learning new things sometimes. He also spent time training with his husbands who never challenge him. He thinks it is amusing because the men think they will lose to him. He has more belief in them. He went over and checked the pie. The smell became too much and he rushed out with a need to vomit. He vomited in the garden and his husbands who were in a meeting with councilors in the outdoors saw him and ran over. They held him and Mithraos rubbed his back as Adharva ordered for water and healer. "I am fine, really. Stop fussing over me," he said gently even as he leaned back against Mithraos. Adharva wiped the sweat off his face and they took him to the nearest room. He let them lay him down and was exasperated as both sat next to him. Mithraos took the handheld fan from the maids and waved it himself. Adharva made him wash his mouth and drink some water. The healers arrived soon after tha
Rishi smiled as he helped Shikhar lean on him. Then, Shikhar moved his tunic and let their son latch on. Both men looked at each other in awe. " You are magnificent. I have no words to describe what you did today," said Rishi, his eyes still damp."Don't cry. Your highness, I can be magnificent only for a magnificent man. And you are magnificent, magical even."I can only hope that you never realise I am just a common- ordinary man," said Rishi. "You are foolish sometimes, but it is foolishness born out of love and I can only adore it. When not foolish, you are magnificent and even in your foolishness you are my knight in shining armor. My highness, we finally have this- everything," said Shikhar with a smile. "We do and I must thank you for everything. Every moment of happiness in my life, love, I owe it to you," said Rishi. "And I you," said Shikhar."I love you," said Rishi."I love you too, Rishi," said Shikhar."We must name him," said Shikhar after a silence that stretched o
Dhruv smiled as he chased the calves across the grazing land. It was early morning and he was in the cow pasture of the palace. He love the animals here. Yagni knew where to find him when he gets back from early trainings. Sure enough, his husband stood there with a smile. Dhruv felt himself blush. That rarely happens but Yagni can make him go all shy with a look. Yagni embraced him, not minding that the staff were watching. "All sweaty," said Dhruv, pressing a kiss to his cheek."I can always go bath," smirked Yagni."Don't you dare," said Dhruv and brought the man's arms around him as they stood and watched the cows graze. ----------Ekalavya stirred first. Samarth was asleep in his arms. He bent down and pressed a kiss to Samarth's forehead. He opened his eyes and Ekalavya watched as his beautiful face split into a grin. Samarth looked at his stomach which now houses the heir to Karivaayi throne. Their child. "I never thought I would have any of this till the day my father ask
When Eloy was finally awake, it was morning next day and the emperors sat by his side. Eloy gave them a small smile. "I am fine. See, there is nothing wrong," said Eloy. Both men just returned the smile and couldn't stop the tears. Eloy comforted them and asked the men to join him in the bed and they did so without question. "Does Thaveri still stand?" asked Eloy teasing them both."They should feel lucky that we are not burning them down yet," said Mithraos. "We can't do thinks like that. No matter how angry we are, diplomacy is key in such a matter or the enemies will unite," said Eloy gently. Adharva then told him about what was done to the attackers and the message sent to them. They decided to wait till Shikhar gives birth before moving an inch on the issue. They did not want to trigger anything. They planned to send Shikhar, the baby and Rishi to Karivaayis before making a move. ----------------Eloy smiled as he looked at his husbands. Both were asleep. He wiggled out of
Samarth stood gazing out onto nothing in his garden. Yes, his garden. That is what Ekalavya calls it. He misses his family. He has made a home here with his husband with the added bonus of a father and another brother. Life was really good. But he knew he will always miss his brothers and brother in laws when away. There is no stopping it. He felt two very familiar arms wrap around him and Samarth leaned back into the familiar warmth of his husband. "Are we missing home?" asked Ekalavya wrapping him in a protective hold. "This is my home- what we are making together. I miss the other part of my family and land, yes," said Samarth with a small smile. "We will be visiting soon," said Ekalavya."I know. I just - you know I have never stayed away from them for such a long period," said Samarth.Ekalavya looked at him and wiped his eyes. Samarth froze because he did not realise that he was crying. He felt like a child at that moment and he just hugged Ekalavya tight and the hug was ret
Adharva smiles when thinking about that night even two weeks after the said event. They were back in palace and Adharva was walking dowln to meet his husbands in the garden. They have developed a habit of debating new legislations between them before bringing it to the court. This way, they will have reached a common ground. Adharva watched somewhat fondly- no- with extreme fondness as Mithraos did Eloy's hair. He cannot believe that they have gotten so close. Frankly, he used to doubt his place amongst them. But now, almost six months after their wedding, he doesn't have any doubt. They are his as much as he is theirs. Both looked up and saw him. Eloy gave an open smile while Mithraos just raised an eyebrow, typical. He loved them for it. Love- well, better not to think about such silly aspects. He was not going to embarass himself by saying that word. He joined them. Eloy leaned closer to him, not shy anymore to initiate contact. Mithraos just rolled his eyes but there was a smal
The preparations began. Eloy over saw the packing of necessary potions and medicines to be taken to the war front. All submissives who were warriors were give the precautionary contraceptive medicine. It will keep them infertile for the next 6 months. It is very important while on wars, especially when soldiers get up to all sort of activities when the heat of war sets on cold nights. It is mandatory in all armies whether or not you intended to have sexual intercourse. Since Eloy took one only five months ago, he did not take a new one. It is not healthy to do that so soon. They were soon ready to leave. His brother will be sending help and he was glad for that. This is not a 'war' in the truest sense of the world, but more of an invasion. Still, they needed all the possible help. -------------Mithraos and Adharva were walking to their room together looking for Eloy and they found him in the process of combing his hair and both stopped, gazing without shame as they watched. Eloy
The journey back home went without any issues for the two Emperors and their High King. They settled back to life at the palace. All three were going through some documents when Rishi and Shikhar came to see them. All three were on feet."Sit down," said Shikhar exasperated. They obeyed without hesitance. "There was something we planned on sharing with you before Samarth's rather quick wedding. Well, also we need to be sure that it was going to happen," said Rishi. All three looked at each other, worried. "You are scaring them. It's a not a bad news. I am- I am pregnant," said Shikhar with a small smile. All three gaped."That's excellent," said Eloy beaming. "Great news indeed," smiled Mithraos. Adharva nodded. He looked overwhelmed as he looked at them both. Both gave him a knowing smile and Shikhar got up and placed his hand on Adharva's head."I feel stupid for feeling jealous of my own nephew," said Adharva and snorted, trying to brush off how he was feeling. "Look here Adhar