| Part 12 Strife paused on his way to his old room. The celebrations were over and Cupid was asleep after a hot session in bed, so Strife was picking up a few things he needed. There were a lot of strange noises coming from Ares� room. He tiptoed towards the partly open door and peeked in� and gasped. Ares was pacing back and forth, muttering to himself, his arms flying about wildly. Occasionally he would aim a kick at the furniture, and miss! At which point he would stare blankly at the item and then suddenly laugh. Strife shook his head in wonder, what in Hades was going on? He backed away from the door at another whoop of slightly hysterical laughter. Well, that was unexpected. He�d expected a happy Ares, or Ares fucking Joxer into the middle of next week, but this was just freaky. He quickly transported himself away. ----------------------------------------- Ares grinned at the empty doorway. He wondered how his nephew would take that little display. He knocked over a couple of bits of furniture, and then flashed into his hall to get thoroughly drunk, hoping to take his mind off Joxer, while he couldn�t see him. ---------------------------------------- � So,� said Iolaus, as they walked back to the inn, � You going to give us the goods?� he smirked at Joxer, who laughed. � Nope.� � Aw, come on. I want details.� � Iolaus!� Hercules was shocked. � What? I just want to know if certain things run in the family,� Iolaus leered at Hercules, who flushed. Joxer laughed, so hard he had to stop and lean against a tree for support. � I�m not saying a thing,� he gasped. � Actually I�d appreciate it if you guys kept it quiet for a while.� � Even from Xena and Gabby?� � Well, maybe not them, that would be hard.� � Why do you want to keep it a secret? It�s Ares isn�t it, he�� Joxer interrupted Hercules� rant, � Yes, it�s his idea and no, he�s not using me, nor is he embarrassed or ashamed of me. Have I covered everything?� Hercules nodded, wide eyed. � So what�s he up to?� Autolycus asked with a smirk. � Just a little payback for certain interfering relatives,� Joxer grinned wickedly. Iolaus and Joxer were still sniggering at each other when they reached the inn. Gabrielle and Xena were already waiting for them, sitting at a table in the tavern. � What are you two so happy about?� Gabrielle asked. Joxer and Iolaus burst out laughing again. � Hercules rolled his eyes, � Don�t start them off again! They�ve been like this all the way back from Ares�� � You were at the War Temple? What were you doing there?� Gabrielle frowned. Iolaus snorted from barely restrained laughter, � Interrupting!� he gasped. Xena and Gabrielle looked confused, � What do you mean? Interrupting what?� Gabrielle asked. Iolaus started to laugh again and couldn�t speak, Joxer just smiled happily, while Autolycus looked on with a smirk. Hercules sighed and answered. � Ares and Joxer.� � Ooh, okay,� Xena grinned, raising an inquiring eyebrow at Iolaus, who nodded. � What?� Gabrielle pouted, � I don�t understand, what about Ares and Joxer?� Xena stepped forward suddenly and pulled Joxer�s shirt aside, � He really does love you!� she said in hushed, slightly awed tones. � Ares?� Gabrielle suddenly caught on. � Ares and Joxer?� she snorted, then erupted into hysterical laughter. � Oh, oh Gods, that�s the funniest thing I�ve ever heard! Ares and Joxer.� When she�d recovered, she realised four of her companions were glaring at her and Hercules was staring at his feet as if he�d never seen them before. � What? Oh come on, you were joking weren�t you?� Xena pushed Joxer forward and showed Gabrielle his shoulder, � That is the mark of War�s chosen consort. He has never given it before!� Gabrielle gaped. � R-really?� Joxer stuttered. Ares hadn�t told him that. � Wow,� said Iolaus. � Yeah, but it�s Joxer!� Gabrielle said disbelievingly. Joxer stared at her, � What, so no one could possibly love me?� he couldn�t believe how hurtful she as being. � That wasn�t very nice, Gabrielle,� Iolaus frowned at the blonde. � I, I only meant, well, it�s Ares we�re talking about!� Gabrielle stuttered. � Just cause Ares is War, doesn�t mean he can�t love, after all look at his son.� Iolaus pointed out. � Oh!� said Joxer suddenly, � Guess what.� They looked at him expectantly, � Cupid and Strife got married, and they�re expecting a child.� � You�re kidding?� Iolaus smiled, � How cool!� � Expecting a child how?� Gabrielle asked. � How do you think? Cupid�s pregnant,� Joxer wrinkled his brow in an expression which said �DUH!�. � I didn�t know they could do that,� said Autolycus in surprise. Iolaus smirked at Joxer, � You and Ares planning on kids?� Joxer tilted his head thoughtfully, � I don�t know.� He smiled, � If we do, Ares can carry them, he�s the God after all!� Autolycus, Iolaus and Xena laughed. Hercules and Gabrielle looked on in amazement. � I�m going to bed,� Joxer stood up, � See you guys in the morning.� � Night Jox,� Xena smiled at him. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- � Well?� Strife sighed and sat down, � I really dunno. Unc was actin� strange.� � I wonder what happened?� Strife shrugged, � Unc left in a hurry, so he musta seen Joxer�s dreams right?� Cupid nodded. � So I�m stumped, they should be doin� the wild thing now.� � Damn, I wish we�d snuck in to watch.� Strife smirked, � We were busy, remembah?� Cupid sat on his lap, � I remember.� He grinned at his new husband. Thoughts of Ares and Joxer were quickly forgotten as passion grew quickly. After all they hadn�t been together for a whole two hours! ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Joxer lay on his pallet and stared into the darkness. He started when the bed dipped next to him. A gentle hand touched his face. � Ares?� he whispered. � I would hope you wouldn�t be expecting someone else,� Ares chuckled and lit a candle. The soft light flickered and Joxer stared up into his lover�s eyes. � I thought you weren�t going to see me for a while.� � I know. But with a choice between getting back at the boys and seeing you, well you win every time,� Ares said quietly. Joxer sat up and kissed him. He tasted of alcohol. � You�ve been drinking,� Joxer�s tone was very slightly accusatory. � Yeah, that was part of the plan, it was supposed to help, but it just made me miss you more.� � Wow,� said Joxer. � Ares, you�re being sappy!� � Am I?� Joxer nodded. � Yeah well, I�ve never been in love before.� � Oh Gods, you say all the right things,� Joxer leaned forward into Ares� arms. � Why didn�t you tell me about the mark?� Ares stiffened slightly, � I don�t know really. I guess I was still feeling a little unsure.� � You know I love you though?� Joxer cupped Ares� face with his hand, forcing him to meet his eyes. Ares stared at him for a moment before nodding. � Good. Now, kiss me,� Joxer demanded. Ares smiled and pulled Joxer closer, dipping his head to capture Joxer�s mouth. He fought back out of habit, when Joxer took control of the kiss, but quickly capitulated when he realised he liked it. Joxer plunged his tongue into Ares� mouth, exploring and tasting. He pulled Ares back onto the bed and wrapped his legs around him. Ares groaned and slid his hand down Joxer�s side to grasp his hip and pull him closer, grinding their groins together. With surprising strength, Joxer rolled them over and pushed Ares back. He latched on to an earlobe and sucked, enjoying the small, whimpering noises Ares was making as he licked his way down the succulent neck. He swiped a collarbone with his tongue and sucked on the skin. He pulled back and examined Ares� neck, then he smiled. � Now I�ve marked you too.� Ares groaned, his hands skimming down Joxer�s sides to clutch at his hips. Joxer wriggled out of his grasp and shifted down. � Can you get rid of our clothes?� he asked. Ares nodded and with a thought they were gone. Joxer sighed happily, his eyes sweeping hungrily over Ares� strong body and hard cock. � Turn over.� Ares� eyes widened at the command, then he did as he was told. Joxer knelt between his legs and ran his hands down the smooth planes of Ares� back. He rubbed lightly, before descending to firm buttocks, which he gently squeezed. He trailed his fingers down the crease, lightly grazing the opening to Ares� body. Ares groaned, pushing back instinctively with pleasure. He�d never been touched this way before, and he liked it. Joxer paused for a moment, wondering if he was going too far. Then he shrugged and leant forward to run his tongue between Ares� asscheeks. � Joxer!� groaned Ares, the sensation almost too much for him. The hot tongue pushed in further, flicking across his puckered hole. � Oh Gods,� he moaned, his hands gripping the sheets tightly. Joxer stiffened his tongue and pushed the tip inside. Ares spread his legs wider. He couldn�t believe how good it felt as Joxer thrust minutely into him. He realised he wanted more, for the first time in his life, he wanted someone, Joxer to possess him. � Joxer?� he looked up, twisting his head awkwardly. Joxer lifted his head, grinning slightly at Ares� moan of loss. He met Ares� eyes, still slightly surprised by the love and desire he saw there. � I want you,� Ares whispered, � I want you to fuck me.� Joxer breathed out heavily and nodded. � Now, I�m ready,� clarified Ares, he lubricated them both with a thought. Joxer leant forward and settled himself on top of Ares, groaning as his shaft pressed between Ares� buttocks. He lined himself up. A little unsure, he pushed the tip of his cock inside his lover. With a moan of need, Ares pushed back, taking Joxer�s full length in one stroke. � Oh Ares!� gasped Joxer. He held still for a moment, getting used to the tight, heat of Ares passage. Then slowly he pulled out almost completely. He held tightly onto Ares� hips and slammed back into him. � Yes!� Ares roared. Joxer started a pounding rhythm as reached under Ares, grasping his lover�s leaking erection, which he stroked in counter rhythm. As the intensity grew, Ares rocked himself senseless between the cock impaling him and the fingers stroking him. With a strangled yell, Ares shuddered his release, his seed spurting in jets over his stomach and Joxer�s hand. Joxer yelped as Ares� muscles clamped down on him, pulling his orgasm from him as he filled his God. Joxer lay prone on Ares� back, desperately trying to catch his breath. Gently, he pulled his softening cock from Ares� body. Ares sighed with loss as Joxer slid off his body. He turned over and laid his head on Joxer�s chest. Joxer blinked in surprise, then smiled, his breath hitching slightly. He wrapped his arm round Ares and kissed the top of his head. Ares slung an arm round his waist. � I love you,� he mumbled sleepily. Joxer pulled the blanket over them. � I love you too,� he whispered, listening to Ares breathing slow and deepen into sleep. There was a quiet knock on the door and he looked up as it opened. Iolaus� eye widened, � Sorry, just checking to see if you were okay,� he whispered. Joxer smiled, � More than okay, thanks. � I�ll see you tomorrow then,� Iolaus closed the door behind him. Joxer blew out the candle and closed his eyes. |