My Ethereal Desire [18+]

[Key-Tokki]

Kirito was not exactly shocked when he heard that the princess had romantic nights with the guard, both of them were beautiful creatures, no one could deny that. Plus he and Cameron had had certain nights together, though it never got sexual he understood how strong a guard and master could be. Though he was a bit surprised when he heard the other did not enjoy it, he would never have forced Camerons feelings, it seemed wrong, as though she were taking advantage of Shinya. After a few moments of silence, he noted the pot was steaming. Reaching over he got a soft cloth and dipped it into the steeping water. Turning towards Shinya, he approached him quietly and reached up to gingerly pull the mans hands away from his face. Smiling up at him he pressed the wet cloth to the cheek that was hit before speaking, "There, if you keep this on that for a few minutes it will keep it from swelling up and shouldn't hurt as much."

[Arekushisu]

Shinya sighed and winced as the other pressed the cloth against his cheek, "Thank you.." he said softly leaning his cheek into Kirito's hand. "However..the Princess and I were never a thing..she used me as a toy to keep her happy while she was in between relationships." he said softly his hand covering Kirito's as he spoke. "I..." he blushed darkly. "I do not like women..so the fact she pushed me to sleep with her actually really really upset me." he said chuckling softly and looked away from the other male. He was blushing darkly and was happy that it was dark so the other couldn't see, he did however like the orange light that hit Kirito's face and it took a lot for him not to say something about the other male.

[Key-Tokki]

Kirito's eyes widened slightly when he had heard his guard was not interested in women. Kirito had never really considered which he prefered, he was a prince. It's not exactly like he could just marry another prince. Despite what he wanted, he was going to be marrying a princess, in two weeks his birthday call was going to happen and his father was extremely blunt about it being about the time where he pick a wife. When he felt Shinya's hand on his, his right ear flicked up slightly. That hand, it was so warm, so inviting, he found himself wanting to reach up and take it with both of his and just hold it to him. He quickly left the cloth for the other to hold and went back to the pout with the water in it to stir it. "Back before I was born, my people were trying to settle a truce with yours, and my father and your king were going to marry there unborn children when the time came. As a peace offering." He laughed lightly at the idea of it before continuing, "I was almost glad they haven't been on good enough terms to even discuss the idea again. No offense to your princess of course." He added hastily, not wanting to offend Shinya. "Well, don't worry about that happening here, your completely safe when it comes to that."

[Arekushisu]

Shinya was saddened and his ears flattened as he sighed, "Ah...no i am not offended. I don't blame you." he said smiling softly and looked away from the other male. "I did not mean to make you uncomfortable Kirito. If you would like i will retire to my own room." he said looking up at the other male. "I hope..that you will find yourself a bride that you may enjoy." he said softly a hint of jealousy in his voice. He knew that the feelings that were springing up, the fondness for the other male could not be acted upon less Kirito acted upon them first. He sighed softly closing his eyes, he didnt know what he was thinking and his frustration at himself showed in his body language.

[Key-Tokki]

Kirito noticed the sudden change in the other male and frowned lightly in confusion, watching him for a moment he nodded his head. "I'll leave the water over the fire for a bit in case your cheek starts bothering you, you can wake me up or just put it in and let it sit for a moment on your own." He smiled before nodding respectfully in Shinya, turning and making his way to his closet. He pulled open the doors before reaching inside and withdrawing a large, white night shirt. Setting it on the bed he pulled down his jacket and hung it on the back of a chair, then kicked off his shoes and sluggishly removed the rest of his clothing before pulling on the shirt. Yawning wide, he reached up and ruffled his hair to loosen it up on his head. Already half asleep, he climbed onto the bed and fell face first into the pillow, asleep in minutes.

[Arekushisu]

Shinya laughed softly and nodded rubbing his face slightly wincing in pain. He appreciated all of the help Kirito had been gibing him and he walked to his own room and sighed leaing the door open. He took his shirt off his tail flicking slightly as he removed his shoes. He kept his pants on his chest moving as he did the muscles bulging slightly. He groaned and sat the rag down it was cool now and he didnt really want to bother Kirito. He walked to his bed and sat down not really liking being out of sight of the other male. He stood once more and walked to the bathroom turning on the shower and he waited for it to warm up before he removed his pants and got in. His mind stayed on one thing, and that was the Prince. He sighed softly and shivered the water running down his back, he didnt know why he was thinking about him but that shy, soft spoken boy made him really happy.

 

He got out after cleaning himself well his tail soft now from the fresh clean. He stretched pulling a new pair of pants on his tail slipping through the hole easily before he picked up the wash cloth and brought it to Kirito's room putting it back in the water and then he sat on the table behind him. He looked over at the Prince smiling softly at him, he was cute. After the conversation he had had with the men from tonight he didnt feel comfortable leaving Kirito alone. So after his washcloth was finished he walked to the door and sat in front of it locking it as well the cloth on his cheek in his hands. He would stay awake and make sure no one would sneak in.

[Key-Tokki]

Kirito was always a really heavy sleeper, the storm was still raging on outside and despite all the noise it was creating the prince didn't even stir once. Every so often he would shift slightly, move his head, flick an ear murmur a noise, but for the most part he was quiet and calm. Because of the barrier around the castle, it kept the weather from directly effecting the castle, but every time it blocked a particularly harsh smack of wind, a loud crack similar to thunder was heard. Since the weather here was so unforgiving any town or important house had a barrier around it, so unless you lived in a city or could create your own, no one but magic users generally lived in the kingdom.

 

Kirito had only been asleep for about four hours before very soft, hurried footsteps could be heard padding up to princes door before soft fists where thrown against it. "K-kirito!" A young voice called out as Nia stood behind the door. Once again clutching the wrinkled bird, tears streaming down her face. She stood, knocking at the door and hiccuping, trying to open it. She called out agian "K-kirito open up!" The prince was fast asleep and simply rolled over and exhauled peacefully.

[Arekushisu]

Shinya sat alone his back pressed against the wall as he heard the storm rage on outside. The change from the calm breeze from his home and a warm comforting bed was not allowing him to sleep anyway. He sighed softly and jumped, after about four hours of sitting there he sighed softly after hearing a familiar voice come through the door. He smiled softly and leaned up catching the girl as she was flung forward into him. "Shh, shh..kirito is asleep. It'll be alright." he said hugging her softly soothing her. "He needs his rest, would you like me to take the bird and set it beside him and you can come back tomorrow morning and it'll be all better again?" he asked brushing the hair out of her face smiling softly.

[Key-Tokki]

The girl looked up a Shinya before her eyes widened slightly, she had run in and out earlier so quickly she hadn't even taken in the others appearance. She saw the others ears and she went quiet, her tears stopping as she just stared up, wide eyed. Another loud crack could be heard as the barrier redirected another burst of wind, the fire which was started with magic blew out as a result. The young prince shifted in his bed again before sneezing softly, to which Nia's own left ear twitched slightly. She held up her little bird and quickly pushed it into Shinya's hands before turning around and with a huff, pushed the door shut before padding over to the fireplace which was now unlit. Cupping her hands over her mouth, she leaned in and blew, the fire igniting almost immediately. Padding over to the princes wardrobe she tried to pry it open before turning towards Shinya. "My blankey is in here, open?" Her wide eyes were asking the guard for help and showed no fear of him.

[Arekushisu]

Shinya took the bird and walked to the Princes' night stand setting it down as he watched the young girl. "Yes. Then will you please allow the Prince to rest?" he asked softly as if not to wake him. He walked to the girl and opened the closet for her looking back at the prince before he walked to him pulling another blanket ontop of him. He was worried he would catch a cold and he didnt want that, he was sure his father would blame it on him and he didnt need that right now. He smiled softly as he looked down at the other male before his attention was brought back to the girl. He really wished he could help her with her bird and not need the help of the other male but all magic he had was having a special connection with animals. He sighed softly looking back at her once again trying to figure out if he should make her leave or not.

[Key-Tokki]

Nia climbed into the closet and rooted around in it for a few minutes before she found what she was looking for. Climbing back out of the closet she was now holding a small blanket and pillow which had a snow flack sewn into it. She stopped when she saw the other cover the prince and a small smile covered her face. Making her way over to the bed, she went up on her toes and set her blanket and pillow at the bottom of it before speaking. "Dad and Mommy left a long time ago and I was by myself so Cammy says I can come stay with him if its storming. But Cammy left too so Kiri said I can come stay with him when it storms. " Getting on all fours, she crawled under the bed and rooted around for a moment before climbing back out again, now holding a stuffed animal. Clenching her hands in the covers she began to try and climb up onto the bed, struggling. "Storm upsets you too? You can sleep with us?" She offered, still trying to her her small legs up on the big bed. The prince shifted slightly, burrying his face into the second blanket that now laid on him.

[Arekushisu]

Shinya laughed softly but it left his face as the late guards' name was spoken. He walked to the younger girl and picked her up putting her on the bed. "I would love to keep you company however the Prince would not wish that of me." he said softly rubbing her head as he covered her up situating her pillow for her. "I would if I could.." he said softly winking at the small girl his tail flicking slightly as he spoke. He looked over at the other male and his eyes softened, he really wouldn't mind sleeping with them to keep the girl company however he knew that Kirito would wake up and see him and soon become angry. "My name is Shinya, I'll keep watch over you all night so there will be no worry of anything bad happening to you." he said softly before turning and starting to make his way back to the door which he had been sitting in front of.

[Key-Tokki]

Nia happily climbed into her spot with the help of Shinya, slipping under the covers she wrapped he blanket around her bunny so that it would stay warm too. The fire crackled quietly, for a kingdom that was built on rage and was currently in the middle of a huge war, it seemed extremely peaceful. She shifted slightly so that she could lay on her back, this way she could see the Kanier as well. A tired smile on her face as she watched him move towards the door, letting out a tired yawn she mumbled out. "You are like Kiri? A lot of people don't like him, but he's the best person. Shin is like that too? All the grown ups said to stay away, you are very bad person. But you are like Kiri, you are the best person?" She was a bit incoherrent, but still tried to get her point across before letting out another yawn. Rolled back over to her side so that she was facing the prince, she reached up and poked his cheek lightly. "Night Kiri, Night Shin." She murmured before closing her eyes and quickly nodding off. A few minutes after she Kirito exhaled before rolling towards her and holding the little girl close, like she was precious.

[Arekushisu]

Shinya had just took his seat on the floor when the gentle voice made it to his ears. He blushed lightly the words that the little girl had said touching his heart. He believed he was a good person, and it seemed she did too. He smiled lightly and shook his head putting the washcloth back on his jaw sighing softly. He believed that this place wasn't all that bad as he thought, he looked up at the bed not really seeing anything in the dim lit room but he knew that two people that were beginning to care about him lay there and that was a great feeling.

 

Finally after what seemed like forever dawn came to, he saw the light spill into the room and he stood stretching his body out and sighing. He walked to the fire and put more wood in it before walking to the bed sitting next to Kirito. "Wake up Kirito it is morning." he said shaking him slightly but not enough to wake the girl that was next to him. He yawned making it look like he had gotten sleep when really he had stayed up all night waiting for any danger that may attack the prince during the night. He stood and stretched once more the muscles on his back bunching, he had no shirt on so they were visible. "Shall I get you breakfast?" he asked smiling softly.

[Key-Tokki]

Kirito groaned softly when he heard a voice, turning his head more into the pillow he attempted to ignore whatever poor soul was trying to wake him up.There was a shifting beside him as Nia also yawned wide, sitting up her hair was a mess, complete fuzz sticking up everwhere. She looked over to the prince who had his face in a pillow, up to the guard who was trying to wake him and let out a laugh. "Shin Kiri is a big brat in the morning. You can't be nice to him or he'll never get up! Lazy bones!" She yelled, and just like she knew, the prince barely moved an inch, still fast asleep. Sitting up on her knees she reached over and tugged at the tip of one of Kirito's ears, to which he quickly jolted up, cursing softly as his hair fell into his face.

 

Glancing to the side he noted the little girl that was proudly grinning next to him and groaned inwardly, letting himself fall back to the bed. Only now did he notice the guard standing beside his bed, with a long yawn he asked. "Mm, i'm not hungry this morning. Nice to see you slept well?" He mused, assuming the other had also just gotten up. Nia went to say something but haulted herself after looking up at Shinya, not wanting to get him in trouble. Climbing off the bed, she yawned. "I have to go help polish dishes" She winned softly, making her way for the door and waiting for Shinya to come open if for her since she couldn't reach the handle.

[Arekushisu]

Shinya laughed softly winking at the girl as she hadn't rated him out. He followed her to the door and opened it for her waving as she left before closing the door and looking back at Kirito. "You must eat..You haven't eaten since Ive met you Kirito. I know that it is hard but you must eat." he said softly worry all over his face. He sighed softly and looked away, "I find it unhealthy for you to not be eating...You need to eat." he said sternly looking at the other male. He was worried about him, he hadn't eaten at all since he had seen him at all.

 

He stretched his back and shook his head at the others stubbornness. "Oh Nia wanted you to Fix the bird Kirito." he laughed softly and walked to him the bird in his hands. "Though I'm scared it will only exhaust you further if you do not eat properly." he said having over heard everyone that he had interacted with since he first came here. His own stomach was hungry however he made it that he wasn't going to eat till the other did as well.

[Key-Tokki]

Kirito watched the girl bounce out of the room and couldn't help but smile, though he was grumpily muttering, "I'm a prince, you can't just yell at me and pull my ears," To no one in particularly. He knew that the other was only looking out for him, but sighed in annoyance. "I'll eat when i'm hungry." Pushing himself up once again, he reached over and gingerly took the bird out of Shinya's hand before holding it up to inspect it. "I swear, she breaks it just so she can bring it to me to fix sometimes." He murmured softly, cupping his hands over like he had done previously, he put his lips to them and blew.

 

However this time, there were no sparks and crackles from his hand. Looking down in surprise, he opened his hands to see the still inanimate object laying there. "Hm," He murmured, shifting it to one hand and lightly poking it with the other. "Maybe i've enchanted it one to many times. Remind me to make her a new one later?" He asked, sliding out of bed and yawning wide. Reaching up he ruffled his hair loose again, making his way over to his closet. "We have to go to the dinning hall for breakfast, and the kings going to be there. So prepare yourself," He warned lightly before seeming to remember something and turning towards Shinya. Extending a hand he gingerly pressed it to the males cheek, "how's it feeling?"

[Arekushisu]

Shinya sighed and nodded lightly to the fact he was to remind the prince to remake another bird. Fear ran through him as he heard that he would be dinning with the King this morning and his stomach turned to knots. He groaned softly and looked at Kirito walking to him, "Do I have to go with you?" he asked softly before he went silent. He was shocked, the warm and gentle hand against his jaw made him wince slightly however he moved into it. The feeling new and nice to him he blushed lightly, "Its doing alright...I think it will start bruising today." He said softly his eyes opening as he looked at Kirito. "Thank you for worrying so much about me." he smiled softly a chuckle leaving his lips. He didnt really mind the physical contact but he knew that Kirito wasn't really into it at all.

[Key-Tokki]

Kirito leaned back on his heels as he withdrew his hand, he'd noticed the pink tinge to the others cheeks and was severly hoping the other male wasn't already catching a cold. Turning and heading back to his closet, he rummage through a few things, answering the others question with a rather dejected sigh, "Trust me, if it were up to me, neither of us would go. But he's the king, and I am not. After that, we have to go to a council meeting to discuss my future in the kingdom. Another day of simple, unfortunate activities." He murmured softly before continuing, "If I show up my first morning without my new guard, i'm pretty sure he would roast you on a fire. I am being quite literal about that." Yawning wide he walked over to his dresser that had a full length mirror beside it and ran a soft brush through his hair before adjusting it slightly. "Go ahead and get ready, it's probably going to be a long day, so prepare yourself mentally." He joked, though there was a bitter under tone to his voice. God, how he hated mornings.

[Arekushisu]

Shinya groaned softly as the others hand left his face and he sighed, "Fine..though I don't know why I must be there." he said softly under his breath moving and grabbing a shirt from inside of his room pulling it over his head. He sighed softly and slipped on a new pair of pants not worried about the door that lay open with a straight shot into Kirito's room. He didnt think the other male would be looking at him and if he did so what, he was practically his slave anyway. He rolled his shoulders and pulled on his shoes his tail flicking in their new pants. He turned and sighed pulling on a light coat his ears flicking slightly, he really hated clothing, he liked walking around without a shirt on because he felt free that way. His back popped and he groaned again before walking back into the Prince's room he sighed, "Alright sir whenever you are ready for this.." he said unwillingly moving to grab his sword which had been resting next to him on the door all night. He clasped it around his waist sighing softly.

[Key-Tokki]

Kirito pulled on a pair of simple, white pants and a black shirt with a white coat. White and Blue where the Royal colors so if he had any kind of event it was those colors he would usually have to wear. He moved to his night stand to click in the ear ring he wore most of the time but stopped, out of the corner of his eyes he saw the guard pulling on a shirt. His muscles seemed to ripple with the simple movement. He looked so elegant, and poised, even in the simplest of movements. He found it difficult to bring his eyes away, despite knowing how rude it was for him to be basically spying on the other male. He had to cover his mouth to withhold the light laugh that came from watching the others tail slip through the hole that he and the tailor had spent ours trying to figure out where exactly to put. It was only when Shinya turned around did he catch himself and readjust his gaze, taking the ear rings and quickly clipping it onto his ear.

 

"Ready for this? I've been doing it every day of my life, and it looks like you will be doing it for some time to come. So let's try and get through it, okay?" Smiling to Shinya, he pushed the door open and began walking along the corridor that led to the dinning haul. When the guards noticed him they instantly bowed deeply before opening the door to reveal a vast haul that held large paintings and a huge table that was completely filled with food of all kinds. Nearly every seat was filled, and people were bustling about and chattering cheerily. However when they entered, all went quiet, and every set of eyes went right to Shinya. Kirito didn't break his stride however as he strode right to his seat, and sat down, indicating for Shinya to sit beside him.

[Arekushisu]

Shinya nodded lightly the sight of Kirito watching him made him smirk slightly however he said nothing. Seeing the earrings he cursed having forgotten his own in his room, however his were real and he only had them in his right ear. He watched as the guards regarded him slightly more than the day before knowing that he was their superior however they still looked at him with hate. He walked along side Kirito not behind him and he sighed softly cursing under his breath as the doors to the large hall were opened. Everyone it seemed, had stopped talking as they caught sight of him, his tail his ears all of him seemed to be appalling to the guests in the room.

 

He moved with Kirito pulling his own seat out and taking a seat beside the Prince, he stayed silent as he glanced around the room seeing some quiet important people sitting around the king. He moved his eyes to Kirito seeing that he seemed to be drawn to the other male, his eyes stayed on him as people began to talk again once more but in hushed whispers about him. His ears flattened and he looked down at the plates in front of him his tail curling around his forearm the complete look of hate for himself on his face. One could only take so much hatred towards them before it began to get to them.

[Key-Tokki]

Kirito sat silently, simply observing the others as he did. It was morning, and two men at the far end of the table where already drunk, laughing jolly as they argued about something trivial. He watched as the court banker chewed on some eggs while scribbling down something on important looking documents, clearly just trying to look busy. He watched a few of the high guards slam some money down and begin to arm wrestle. His eyes were everywhere, except the king, even though he could practically feel his fathers stare boring into the back of his skull. Finally, after what seemed like an eternity, the king spoke, "My son, a good morning to you." To which Kirito turned towards his father and nodded a curt hello. "Put something on your plate your turning into a stick, hey, Kanier! He is your prince, do what you have to in order to keep his gears moving. Put something on his plate and make sure he eats it." He said, his voice was joking, but his eyes didn't leave Shinya the entire time. Kirito couldn't bring himself to look at Shinya, his eyes downcast to the various plates of food that were strewn about the table.

[Arekushisu]

Shinya jumped lightly hearing the booming voice of the King over everything else, he looked at him and he smiled lightly, "Sir..It is not my duty to force feed your son." he said snakily and looked at Kirito. "He is not hungry, I ordered him food earlier this morning he has already eaten." he said softly and bowed his head lightly before he looked over at Kirito once more. He leaned to him and smiled, "i wish you could show me around the grounds Prince, I would love to see the gardens." he smiled softly trying to cheer kirito up by bringing his attention somewhere other than his father.

[Key-Tokki]

Kirito's eyes widened slightly at the others words, he was protecting him? No, he was doing more than his duty, he had just lied to a king in order to help avoid a conflict. He looked at Shinya, absolute shock on his face, this Kanier was absolutely mad. Despite how completely surprised he was, a smile broke his lips as he nodded at the other. "After this, we can go take a look at the castle grounds. Go ahead and eat your fill, that's an order." He spoke, his voice light and his shoulders had noticeably slumped in relief. The king looked absolutely floored for a moment, however the man to his right leaned over and whispered something in his ear, clearly redirecting his attention to a different matter. Reaching over, Kirito picked up the crystal mug that set beside his plate and happily sipped the warm hot chocolete that he had daily while waiting for the other to eat his breakfast.