Guardioni was surprised when a messenger arrived. "Are the three of them in danger?" asked Guardioni, almost exasperated. Mithraos and Eloy are his children of heart even though he has always given them the respect worthy of royals. He was growing to care about Adharva too. "No, Minister. The Emperors and High King are in Karivaayi palace. They have sent me to reach with the letter. Emperor Mithraos said you would know," said the messenger. Guardioni felt his body freeze. He sighed. Probably it was time. What if they found Eloy's family? ----------------It was night in Karivaayi. Eloy refused to see any of them. They understood and that was fine. Eloy laid on Adharva's chest. Mithraos was on Adharva's other side, his hand slowly running through Eloy's head."I feel so pathetic. Am I this much of a coward?" asked Eloy."Eloy, it's not cowardice. It is called self preservation. You are trying to spare yourself the pain. There is nothing wrong with that," said Adharva. Mithraos no
The in-law business is serious. Or so the emperors were told by Apaa. They are to be on their best behaviour.They watched as Eloy's father spent all the time talking to him, the brothers never leaving the side. It was amusing and heartening in a way.Later they could actually sense that they were assessing if the two of them were worthy of Eloy. Being Kings before becoming emperors they never had to face this sort of assesment. What made it more difficult is that both of them wanted Eloy's family to like them.All three of them were chatting when the King's arrival was announced. Avdeyu Ilnaya is a great warrior, the best in Arthanava in his time. They felt as if he can see through them."Father," said Eloy. There was some hesitance, some worry. It was bound to happen anyway. He would grow used to the reality soon."Eloy, I came with an invite for your husbands," said Avdeyu. He did not say emperors. Eloy looked surprised."If you would be so kind as to join me for an early breakfast
The most beautiful time about being free of duties for a few days is that they can spend time together. Mithraos is reading out of a scroll, some ancient history of Karivaayis as the other two listened. They were taking turns reading it.Adharva has Eloy laying on his lap."I am tired," huffed Mithraos and leaned on Adharva without much thought. Then he realised what he was doing and went on to shift."Stay," said Adharva gently leaning back on the head board. Eloy closed his eyes to not make them both all defensive. Mithraos looked at Adharva and tipped his head a bit and kissed on Adharva's chin. They looked at each other and kissed, a very chaste yet loving kiss.Once they broke off both looked at Eloy who was posing to be asleep. Mithraos tickled him and Eloy burst out laughing. "You know you are the last person I would get defensive around," said Adharva, softly."Me either, El," said Mithraos nuzzling Adharva a bit. Eloy smiled."I don't want you both to stop being close becau
Mithraos buried his face into the pillow. He was not going to wake so early no matter what sounds those two made. Then he felt Adharva's lips on his forehead and he realised he was cuddling with the other Emperor. Then he felt the firm arm around his hip- El. El is asleep by the looks of it."Are you going to open your eyes?" asked Adharva."No, let me sleep," said Mithraos."Do you mind relieving my body from the hard grip?" asked Adharva."I do," said Mithraos and moved closer to his husband. He heard a chuckle from Eloy. "He is like a cat. Always has been when he wants to cuddle," said Eloy.Mithraos just tackled him on top of himself and Adharva. He feels Adharva's hand reaching up to hold them both in and he falls asleep again.---------Dhruv stirred. He felt a firm arm around him and looked up to see Yagni was still asleep. Dhruv smiled a bit as he rose and pressed a kiss to the man's cheek. Yagni stirred. He looked at Dhruv and pulled him closer.The minx knew to get what he
The wedding day was a day of mixed feelings for both the grooms. For Ekalavya life as he knew it was over. He will also have a he responsibility of being a King tomorrow.He stood near the priest. And his head turned when the siren marking the arrival of the other groom was blown. Ekalavya couldn't take his eyes away. In white robes, Samarth looked like he was glowing. And then there was that piercing look. He can see Samarth's question in his eyes. Ekalavya gave a curt nod. They were good. They are going to do this. Royal weddings are never ones of longer engagement periods anyway. They will get to know each other better along the way. They said their vows, hand in hand as their family cheered. They exchanged small gold chains with pendants of their respective family crest as a symbol of their marriage and then beautiful silver rings. Samarth looked at his brothers who were all smiling happily. He thinks he saw even Adharva smile. He felt Ekalavya's arm around him and he looked up
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
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
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
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