Fateful Dreams

*(1/9)

By Sakata Ri Houjun

Warning:  Contains some lemon, though not much.

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Chichiri was the first to wake, not because it was morning, but 

because of the dream he had.  He lay there on his back staring up at 

the ceiling, his arms wrapped around his lover who still slept 

soundly.  Tasuki's rhythmic breathing and heartbeat became a comfort 

and settled his uneasy mind.

A gentle smile touched his face as he recalled last night.  Finally, 

after unnecessarily denying emotions and a whole lifetime wasted, they 

were together.  He could finally love Tasuki like he wanted to, 

both in body as well in spirit.  Now he and the former bandit were 

united and complete in and of themselves.

Not only that, but they had regained their powers when they had 

joined.  It actually made sense since Suzaku was the god of fire and 

love.  Maybe the beast god had intended for them to end up like this 

to begin with, but their unpredictable human nature had somehow upset 

that plan.  It would explain the pull on his soul last night, like 

there had been an intangible connection between Tasuki and him.

Chichiri shifted slightly and glanced down at his exposed right 

knee.  It looked normal now, but a few short hours ago it had been 

adorned with a character mark he had only seen before in his 

memories.  With an errant thought he reached out with his ki to 

caress his lover's life force.  It felt like the movement of an old 

muscle, to use his powers again and his mark flashed back into 

existence.

Tasuki stirred within the older man's embrace, his eyes fluttering 

open sleepily.  He looked up at Chichiri who smiled down at him 

lovingly and rubbed his hands along the tanned arms.  The younger man 

shifted until he was lying on top of Chichiri's pale body, silken 

flame falling into his eyes as he grinned.  Within his mind, he could 

feel his lover's ki, so familiar and yet unfamiliar.

The former bandit brought his face in close, their lips almost 

touching, and he focused his own ki to grab hold of Chichiri's.  The 

former monk’s eyes widened in surprise at this assault and then 

retaliated by strengthening his.  For a few moments, they engaged in 

a gentle battle of wills, eyes locked and filled with passion.

When it seemed that Chichiri, who was naturally stronger, would win 

Tasuki closed the distance between them and fiercely kissed the older 

man.  Chichiri's concentration faltered for a moment and the younger 

seishi wrested complete control over both his body and mind.

the red-haired man broke away with a chuckle as Chichiri 

scowled.  "You realize that you only won because you cheated."

"I'm a thief.  Do you honestly think that I'd do anything fairly?"  

He leaned down and nuzzled his lover's neck.  Chichiri leaned his 

head back and moaned softly, allowing the younger man better access 

to his flesh while his hands began sliding down.

"But do you think that because I used to be a monk that I'll always 

follow the rules as well?"  With those words, he dug his nails into 

the soft flesh of Tasuki's ass, eliciting a startled gasp from.  

Chichiri chuckled when his lover gently bit him and then ran a 

tongue across the spot.

"Gods, I love you, Chiri," Tasuki whispered into the pale skin.  "Do 

you realize how happy I am right at this moment?"

"Actually I do because I feel the same way, Tasuki.  I love you so 

much and have loved you since the beginning.  I've just denied it for 

so long that it hurt."  Chichiri wrapped his arms around his lover's 

waist and squeezed.  "I'm sorry I let things get as bad as they did."

"And I’m sorry that I hit you...Both times."  Tasuki pulled away and 

rolled off to the side.

Chichiri caught Tasuki's right hand and pulled the arm to him, gently 

tracing his lips across the character that still softly glowed from 

their earlier 'battle'.  Tasuki shivered and closed his golden eyes 

with a sigh.

"I was thinking," Chichiri began, turning so he could face his 

lover.  "Now that I've finished school and you're here, there's no 

need for me to stay in this city.  I've gotten a job offer, but 

there's...something else...that needs to be done first.  And I 

want...," Chichiri swallowed thickly.

"That is if you want, I was wondering if you'd like to stay with me?"

"Do you even have to ask?  After last night, it would be pointless 

for me to even live without you again."  Tasuki ran his fingers over 

his lover's lips, gently tracing with a feather-light touch.

Chichiri smiled before wrapping his lips around those fingers and 

sucking on them.  He nibbled on the captured tips while running his 

tongue across the skin and Tasuki's eyes shone with lust.

"So what is this 'something else' you need to do?"

Chichiri released Tasuki's fingers.  "I had a dream last night."

"So did I, only it had already come true."  He trailed his moist 

fingers down the older man's chest as he spoke.

"I was told to leave everything I have known behind so I could find 

the others."

"The others?  You mean our friends?"  Chichiri nodded in response and 

Tasuki tilted his head.  "Who told you this?"

"Taiitsukun."

"The old bag?"

Chichiri laughed at his lover's response.  "She used to visit my 

dreams frequently when I was under her training.  I was informed that 

the Suzaku no Miko is about to be in extreme danger and since my 

powers had reawakened, I can gather the others to stave off this 

unknown force and protect her once more."

"By 'unknown', I take it that she didn't tell you what this danger 

was?" 

Chichiri shook his head.  "Nor when it will happen.  Only that I am 

the one to seek the reincarnated Suzaku Shichiseishi with my 

powers."  He smirked.  "She actually said that she had been waiting 

for my powers to return as they did so I could accomplish this."

Tasuki turned red with embarrassment and fury at the thought of the 

creator knowing what had happened between him and Chichiri.  It was 

none of her damn business even if she was a demi-god.  The former 

monk brushed away his lover's silky hair with cool hands and smiled.

"Tasuki.  Don't worry about what she knows.  She probably knew it was 

going to happen eventually."  He laughed and kissed the younger 

seishi.

Tasuki wrapped his arms around his lover as their tongues slowly 

caressed in a gentle dance.  Chichiri slid his hands down once more 

to cup the former bandit's ass.  Their groins met in a grinding heat 

and both men tangled their legs together, trying to fit their bodies 

even closer.

The older seishi finally broke away with a breathless moan and Tasuki 

traced his tongue down his lover's exposed throat.  "Chichiri..," he 

whispered, his breath blowing against the moist skin.

A chill shot up Chichiri's spine and he convulsed in 

pleasure.  "Tasuki," he moaned, eyes squeezed shut.  "Please say 

you'll stay with me on this journey..."

"Idiot," Tasuki breathed as he ran his hand slowly down the pale body 

that clung desperately to him.  His fingers encircled his partner's 

swollen member and Chichiri's mouth parted wordlessly, head still 

thrown back.

"You know I'll follow you to the ends of the earth."  The older man 

began to rock his hips, arms locked around his lover as Tasuki slowly 

traced his thumb around the head.  

"I'll follow you through time," he whispered breathlessly as he 

tightened his grip, causing his lover to give out a sharp cry.

With his free hand, he reached up and tilted Chichiri's head down to 

kiss him soundly as he pumped.  Chichiri bit down on Tasuki's lip as 

he orgasmed in his lover's hot hand.  When he pulled away, there was 

an apology in his mahogany gaze.

Tasuki simply smiled back.  "I'll follow you through all existence."

"For eternity," Chichiri whispered breathlessly back as he 

trembled.  "For always, I love you."