Burning the stars

AN: I hope this is alright, sorry ones more it took so long. I've been pretty busy with Angel's Song and had complete writers block for this. Please let me know what you think and if there's anything I should improve thank you.

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For the first time since he had known Blaze, Orion saw him shift. His human features became elongated and wolf like, the black hair morphed into this black fur that covered all off his body. The clothes seemed to have disappeared. He stared, he had never in his life seen a more beautiful creature everything about his mate was beautiful, his human form and his wolf form and he was practical too, thought Orion as he climbed onto Blaze’s back and marvelled at the silkyness of the fur. Very practical in fact he thought, he’d never ever again have to take a horse anywhere, his mate could carry him on his back and then transform and sleep in a bed with him, no more stable fees for Orion.

They took off at a fast run and Orion had to grip the fur tightly to keep himself from falling off, he wondered more times then one how bird boy didn’t manage to fall off.

King Siccus paced the great hall of the castle, back and forth, back and forth, waiting. He hated waiting; he wasn’t a very patient man. King Siccus wanted his nephew back and he wanted his nephew’s husband back as well. A shout from the guards had him jumping around and racing towards the castle doors in a very undignified and un-king like manner. The guards opened the doors quickly for their king and as he ran out into the courtyard, Blaze, Orion and the wolves were just entering it.

“Oh thank the gods you are safe!” Orion found himself pulled into the tightest embrace that he had ever experienced in his 18 years. “I was worried that I had lost my favourite nephew and his husband to that evil bastard Tumulosus. He didn’t hurt you did he Orion?”

“No Uncle Siccus, he didn’t. Blaze was more then heroic, well more of a dangerous slavering beast.”

“HEY! I am not a dangerous slavering beast. Honestly you injure me Orion.”
“Yes Orion, you shouldn’t speak to your husband like that.”

”He’s not my husband. We’re not married.” A completely stunned look passed over the King’s face. His mouth moved but no sound came out of it. A rather worried look passed over Orion’s face and he glanced over at Blaze.

“You’re not married?!”

“We’re mated; we are married by shifter standards.” Blaze wrapped a protective arm around Orion’s shoulders.

“You have to be married properly. Shifter standards do not count here! Oh goodness you are living in sin!” Blaze frowned, he didn’t like the direction this was taking.

“Why don’t our standards count? What is wrong with us being mated?”

“Shifter laws do not count here.”

“Well they’re going to have to start counting because Orion and I are mated. And I’m a shifter and nothing is going to change that. And when Orion has babies at least one of them will be a shifter, so you’re going to have to rethink your laws, because my children will be raised by my standards and not yours.”

“But a wedding would give us reasons to celebrate...and there is the wedding night.”

“Wedding night?”

“Yes its the night after your marriage, where it is consumated.”

“Consumed?”

“Yes, you know.” The king wiggled his eyebrows suggestively. After a while Blaze caught onto what the king was trying to tell him, though only because Orion's face had turned a lovely cherry red colour.

“Oh really?”

“Yes certainly. Would you not be so kind as to honour our traditions as well, and I shall honour yours. We shall rethink our laws considering shifters and make them equal to us, after all, if one of my nearly grandchildren is going to be a shifter.”

“No grandchildren or children of any sort yet uncle.”

“Of course Orion, no children or grandchildren of any sort.” The king smirked.

“Why are you smirking uncle?”

“I'm not smirking Orion, you're hallucinating.” Orion frowned but didn't get the chance to question the king further because the figure on Syaoran's back stirred.

Ryka’s head ached, terribly. He couldn’t quite remember why and there was also something tickling his nose that was distracting him. He sneezed and raised his head, eyes meeting those of slightly frowning but curious people.

“Ryka you’re awake. At last, seems like Orion gave you a good thump over the head with that bucket.” Ryka rubbed his scull.

“It would seem so. Ouch. Atishoo.” Ryka sneezed, Syaoran’s fur irritating his nose. The wolf gave a grunt of displeasure and shook Ryka off his back.

“I dont want bird snot all over myself.” He growled. Ryka threw him an apologetic look but couldn’t say anything as he was grabbed by the King.

“YOU KIDNAPPED MY NEPHEW!! I SHOULD HAVE YOU HUNG DRAWN AND QUATERED FOR THAT OFFENCE!” Blaze tried laying a calming hand on the King’s shoulder.

“Ryka has been a....”

“I SHOULD THROW YOU IN BOILING OIL AND FRY YOU FOR LUNCH! TURKEY WOULD BE NICE!”

“Err he’s a falcon but that’s beside the point the thing is....”

“OR BOIL YOU IN HOT MILK AND SERVE YOU WITH MINT SAUCE TO THE CROCODILES!”

“WILL YOU JUST LISTEN TO WHAT I HAVE TO SAY?!” Blaze roared into the King’s ear who backed away rather quickly and gave a small nod. “Thank you. Ryka helped me free Orion. He’s on our side. You need not punish him for things he was forced to do. Now that we’ve all calmed down,” Blaze grinned dirtily at Orion. “I would like to take this mate of mine and give him a thorough check over.” Orion only had time to squeak before he was swept up bridal style and carried inside by Blaze.

Ryka stood nervously, fidgeting with his hands and staring at the floor. How were these men going to react now that Blaze had left? He felt safer around the other shifter, for obvious reasons. He glanced up and met the hard gaze of the king, which caused him to drop his eyes rather quickly once again.

“Captain Farrol, you will escort…what was your name again boy?”


“Ryka, your majesty.”

“Captain Farrol, you will escort Ryka to the shifter quarters…of course that will soon be changed. Never mind they are what they are at the moment, take him there. We shall decide what to do with him when Prince Blaze and my nephew have reappeared.”

“Yes, your majesty. Follow me Ryka.” The captains gait was quick and had Ryka running to try and keep up.

“These, for now are still the shifter quarters. You will stay here until you are called.” The captain pushed the door open, Ryka nodded his affirmative and entered.

Heads turned towards him and Ryka felt himself shake with nerves. So many shifters, he’s never seen so many in all his life. There were cushions strewn all around the room, on which lounged all different types of shifters. Ryka let his eyes wander over them, his attention was caught by one man who was slowly unfurling himself from a divan that stood in the corner. Dark, black wings rose out of his back and flapped lazily. Dark hair covered his head hung down smoothly to his shoulders. A slow unfurling of the hand beckoned Ryka to come closer, which he did, obeying the silent command of the dark man.

“My name is Corvin falcon. I keep an eye on all of us here. What is your name?”

“Ryka,” He breathed as the man tilted his chin upwards. “My name is Ryka.”

“Come sit down with us Ryka and tell us about yourself. We are most curious to know what brings someone your age here.” Ryka let Corvin pull him over to the divan to settle next to him. He sighed and couldn’t help leaning slightly against the other man as he began to tell his story.

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“Blaze! Put me down right this instance!” A chuckle rumbled out of Blaze’s chest.

“No my star, if I put you down you might up and disappear again. I’m taking you to our bedroom, so that I can have my wild way with you.”

“No you wont. I’m not becoming pregnant, just because you can’t control your lust.” Orion pouted and poked Blaze’s chest. A searing kiss however quickly changed Orion’s mind as the door to their bedroom was pushed open and both of them landed on the bed. “Blaze you are a very naughty puppy!”

“How often must I tell you not to call me a puppy, you…you…” Orion, smirked, glad that he had managed to distract Blaze again. He watched his mate pace around the room, muttering to himself about the complete and utter rudeness of calling him a puppy. Quickly Orion grabbed one of the little pills that the healer had given him and swallowed it. Now he was ready to have sex, but it seemed that Blaze was no longer in the mood.
“Come to bed sweety? Please?” Orion gave Blaze his best seductive look.

”No. Talk about a mood killer.” Blaze’s ears were flat against his head. “I have to converse with your uncle about our wedding anyway and the war.”

“War? I thought you did not get involved in the war.”

“The man kidnapped my mate, this has become personal.” He moved over to the bed and placed a kiss on Orion’s nose. “But my star, I will be back tonight to give you what you deserve.” He left with a wicked twinkle in his eye, and Orion groaned as his cock twitched at the very idea of what was to come that night.

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Zelasii: Glad the last scene made you laugh, hope you like this chapter too.

Random Passerby: I'm glad I could convince you that mpreg can be good. Must admit to the fact that I'm slightly hooked on it. Hope you still like this story, even though I've taken long to update.

Ao: Well I'm glad you found it too, means more reviews for me *cue demonic eyebrow wiggle* I'm trying really hard to keep this going but my brain is decided to have a quick shutter down. Sigh, i do hope htis chapter is ok, let me know ok?

Kyobouryuuarashi: He will find out...soon....unless he decides to completely ignore the fact....lol, we shall see.