Venus: Fuhuhuhuh!
Parame: What?
Venus: Do you not find it funny?
*A strange whirring sound pierced the air as a thread whipped violently through a woven tapestry, landing feather light in the goddesses’ hands.*
Venus: Ah, the ugly side of love
*The younger deity curled and twisted her hands vigorously, weaving the thread into a parody of a ‘cat's cradle’ as the elder coxed other strings from the ceiling, using them to weave along.
Parame: ...Who said love was beautiful? Though I must say, now that things are moving again...
Both: *Dark Grin* This might become interesting.
Parame: My thoughts exactly.
Inari [Inner Thoughts]: *Silent seething* ...Was ‘us’ really that difficult that you would run to the arms of another at the slightest hint of adversity? Are your feelings that shallow?
*The young man stormed through the temple halls, heedless to the usual posse of divine folk who were quick to scatter from the enraged god’s path. Those foolish enough to even attempt to approach were quickly hushed and hustled away by their nervous peers*
Inari [Inner Thoughts]: Rozyus…my bride…what’s the real reason for you actions? What burden was so heavy that you needed to run? Is someone in our way, or-
*His thoughts cut off as the scent of flowers reached his nose. Pace picking up, he followed the lure of the scent down the corridor into another hallway, the scent growing stronger with every step. With every step, his pace picked up.
Near sprinting now, he chased after the scent. Soon, he could hear the sound of bear skin on marble floor. His eyes, glistening, latched on to the sight of a faint figure of what resembled a younger version of the boy. He barely reached him, before a bright light shone, nearly blinding him with it’s intensity.
When he could finally open his eyes, he could see a kaleidoscopic world. His hand was latched onto the arm of the boy, who seemed younger, near fae like in appearance, yet a solid form under his fingers. He’d finally caught him*
Inari: Rozyus!!! Why are you running away from me!?!
Rozyus: You shouldn’t be with me! I can’t stay with you. The longer we keep doing this the-
Inari: I. Don’t. Care! It doesn’t matter to me-!
Rozyus: Well it matters to me! It matters to them!!! Your kind...detests mine...I’m poison to you! And I...I can’t bear your children either….they would-
Inari: Be as cute as you? As Strong as I? Be loved by us both? Is that something you truly wish to give up on?! What about our dream?
Rozyus: ...It's a child's dream… ‘Nari…We need to wake up.
Inari: ...So, you mean to say you will no longer be my partner...
Rozyus: …
Inari...No. I won’t give up. Not on you. So...So don’t give up on me! Rozyus!
Rozyus: ...Goodbye… I won't see you again… I’m sorry.
Inari: Don't you love me?
Rozyus: S-stupid...I’ll always love you….but...we just can’t be.
*Heart aching, Inari reached over to touch the boy, only for him to pull away from his grip. Near trembling now, he shot forwards, slamming his hands either side of the boy’s cheeks, staring down at the boy before catching his chin in a vice grip. Rozyus seemed to freeze as he stared up at Inari’s uncharacteristically domineering gaze*
Rozyus: N-no…Don’t.
Inari: *Scoff* Don't what? Don't kiss you? Don’t hold you so close to me? I told you before that once you became mine...
*Inari drew the the boy close, slipping his knee though the boy legs. In turn, the boy, as if weak at the knee, gripped the younger god’s robe’s like a lifeline, trembling slightly, unable to tear his gaze away*
Inari: ...I will never let you go. You made a vow, my dear. I will not allow you to break it.
*Inari’s free hand moved through the boy’s clothing. Face burning, the boy jerked back, pushing at Inari’s chest*
Rozyus: N-no people will come!
*There were faint footsteps in the distance as if confirming his apparent concerns. Always so quick to fluster.
Inari grinned at the thought, even as he pulled his robe free. Looking for an opening, he turned the boy around, biting hard at the boy’s nape shocking a quick gasp, even as he ran his hand over the boy’s stomach.
Rozyus could feel Inari’s grin widening against tender skin before his tongue ran over the wounded area. Dazedly, He realised if the god had bitten just a little bit harder he really would be his. He tried to deny the touch, but every time he tried to deny his feelings, to pull away, the other pressed closer. He knew his words, on matter that they had been to protect the god, had hurt him to the core. His actions were close to a childish retort, not knowing where to cage his repressed rage*
Inari: Then do something about it. Take us back to our room. I’ll have you there*
*His husky voice shot a spark through the boy. Subconsciously he rolled his hips, pressing against the young god’s… only noticing his mistake when the god in question sucked in a breath, bucking his hip in return along with a smack to the rear, gripping the boy’s waist as if to stop himself from taking him right there*
Inari: L-little Vixen.
Rozyus: N-No, I.. it wasn't intentional.
Inari: *Commanding Tone* Bedroom. Now.
*The boy quickly did as commanded, transporting them to the bedroom. The moment the door was closed Inari summoned a familiar the guard the door, sweeping Rozyus into his arms and carried him to the bed. Next moment he was pressing him into the sheets, kiss rough, leaving the boy near desperate as he leaned over the tempting mess before him. The boy seemed like his body was craving to be touched, but Inari stayed still, eyes stirn as he gazed down at the boy.
Rozyus: Why did you-?
Inari: *Distantly* I’ll only touch my lover… Didn't you just throw me away?
Rozyus: *Wide eyed* ...W-What do you expect me to do? I can't give birth to a god, even if I’m partly one myself. That child would go thought the same thing I do. She’s better for you... you’re a better match-
*The god pinned down the boy again, eyes boring into the other’s soul.*
Inari: *Glare* Don't you ever -EVER - decide whom I’m suited for! I’ll chosen the partner! I’ve devoted myself you and only you! I’d rather throw away my godhood than be without you, IDIOT! Were you a man or woman, human, mystic divine or other, your heart belongs to me! And mine, yours! That's all that matters…
*The boy’s eyes widened, welling with tears. Biting his lip, his own eyes burning, he sat back, letting go of the boy, trying to prevent the tears from falling, even though his usual immaculate self control seemed just that bit beyond reach
The boy slowly reached up, hands shaking he cradled the older boy’s face, tears spilling down his own.*
Rozyus: I’m sorry, I’m sorry.
*Inari blinked the haziness away, to see the bawling mess quivering beneath him. Scoffing, even if it lacked any true haughtiness, he cupped the boy’s hand, kissing it*
*Inari blinked away the tears that moicened his eyes before looking at the balling mess that quivered under him. Scoffing again he cupped the boy hand before kissing it.*
Inari: *Weak Chuckle* You've been such a naughty princess.
*Inari looked through his lashes, sighed shakilly, before closing his eyes silently. The boy carefully sat up, running his fingers through the god’s dark hair, carefully removing the stick that kept it in place, allowing the midnight locks to spill over his shoulders. Silently, he kissed the older boy, their kisses slowly becoming more passionate as Rozyus straddled the god, removing the rest of his clothes while Inari reached up to explore the boy, only to be stopped, gently hands pushing his back down as he pressed the god back to the headboard.
With Inari’s attention on him, Rozyus began moving his hips, gently kissing the god’s neck, working his way down. The good gasped, flinching as the boy looked up, still bobbing up and down. His whole body twitched, fingers tightening in cloth, and the boy licked his lips. Unable to help himself, Inari snatch the boy’s chin, eyes flicking*
Inari: *Knitted Brow* Tell me, where did you learn that? It was not of my teachings.
Rozyus: She is my older sister, you know - Venus. You hang around matchmaking goddesses and fertility gods and you tend to pick up a few things… Jealous?
Inari: *Look to the side* Humph...
Rozyus: *Small Smile*...Cute...
*The boy shuffled up, laying himself by the young god, back facing to him.*
Inari: You’re cuter...
Rozyus & Inari: You need to get your eyes tested.
Rozyus: *Chuckle* Am I that predictable?
Inari: No, the opposite. How long do you think I’ve been watching you? I’ve watched long enough to know when something is wrong. I know when someone has messed with your mind, made you doubt yourself. But everything else…? Sometimes I….just don’t know. You’re a mystery. One moment you’re here, the next you’re in a place I just can’t follow. Even so, I want to try. As your husband, it’s my job to be by your side, to find you when you’re lost.
Rozyus: Even though you're more likely to leave me behind…? My feelings are still the same… My Lord, you are better suited for the one of your own.
*Inari sat up again, leaning over the boy, eyes flashing.*
Inari: Whose influenced your thoughts? Tell me.
Rozyus: It doesn't matter! You need that person as they need you. Who delivered the message matters not, the sentiment is still the same. It’s not like I don't know the stories.
*There it was, the kaleidoscope colored light, an empty room. Still, the boy’s perfume faintly lingered.*
Inari: Ok…. I know what I have to do now… My love, wait for me.
[END]
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