Vault Hunters (Finished~)

[Katsuya]

- Isa Bianchi -​

Isa squeezed him in his hug and nuzzled back. “. . . I’ve always wanted your family’s blessing. I figured I should ask the head figure of your family for your hand.” Though he didn’t think he was going to ask Queen Hera. The redhead wanted to ask Thera, Moss’ sister, however this choice seemed much more appropriate; all things considered. As he listened to Moss giving him all his promises, Isa felt touched and cared for. Cupping Moss‘ cheeks to plant kisses all over his face as he helped making them float in place by uncurling his tail to lazily swish underneath them.

His face turned red again with a warm smile. “I have many more promises too~” Isa replied. “I promise to make a home with ya too. I promise to have our tub full of water and ready for ya to jump in when ya return from your food stall and keep our bed ready to cuddle while ya tell me about the wacky customers.“ He chuckled, placing a kiss on Moss’ temple. “Hug ya and cook ya dinner. Keep ya company whenever ya are sad, filled with cuddles and calming silence. Read together whenever we find new books to add in our collection…tease ya in satisfying ways~”

If he could talk, he would have purred that last one, Moss could tell from the way Isa bit his own bottom lip and coyly smiled.

”…I also promise to try not sneak in the kitchen to steal some midnight snacks.” He chuckled.

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[Zer0]

- Moss Adamaris -​

Moss laughed. "You have my permission to steal midnight snacks, but not all! I know there will be some that will be for customers --- though you can try." He smiled at him challengingly. "There's going to be some bite marks if I catch you~" He threateningly and yet somehow gently kissed his neck.

Katsuya

 

[Katsuya]

- Isa Bianchi -​

“Ohhh~ challenge accepted~“ Isa impishly smirked. “Though I wouldn’t mind being caught by ya~“

The redhead shivered at the feel of lips kissing his neck and lulled his head to the side to give Moss space. Inviting him to bite or kiss if he wants with his playful smirk. It’s like he knows he could escape but won’t since it’s his beau——-

His husband— aaaaahhhhhh! Okay, now it’s sinking in. They’re husbands!

Once again, Isa’s fins and tentacles curled, only this time, they curled around Moss too. Isa turned red.

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[Zer0]

- Moss Adamaris -​

"Well that is no fun. Maybe I should do more?" He kissed all the way up tracing the edge of his ear.

Moss probably thought Isa's shy reaction meant that he liked the sound of that because Isa would slowly start to feel his fins lightly brushing down his feelers and entwine with them together as Isa curled around them. "May I overwhelm you now, my hubby?"

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[Katsuya]

- Isa Bianchi -​

”I said I wouldn’t mind, not that I’ll make it eas-syyy!” Moss could feel Isa trembling pleasantly as he kissed all the way to edge of his ear. Feeling Isa squeeze him in their passionate embrace while those sensitive feelers wiggling before tightening around Moss’ own fins—-

Isa cupped his cheeks with a yearning smirk, revealing his sharp teeth. His eyes are half-lidded and alluring as he leaned in closer while speaking in a whisper. “Please do, my hubby~” Then he pulled Moss into the forest of Seagrass, disappearing from view after their flick of their tails.

————-

After an hour or more of overwhelming, the couple went back inside Capellini. With a dazed Isa snuggling into the little nest of pillows in front of the fireplace. Minutely shaking in his afterglow as he didn’t change back to being a half-elf yet. He quietly pleaded for Moss to cuddle with him for a while after he weakly collected the nearby pillows to the rugged floor.

His feelers, his poor feelers-! They are so tingly and he could barely move them after Moss’ overwhelmingness.

”I-I see why…ya like being a merman a bit more…wow.” Isa mumbled mindlessly.

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[Zer0]

- Moss Adamaris -​

"Yes, the water helps me feel you more~" Moss snuggled under his chin. He had answered Isa's silent plea and wrapped him in his warm arms, not too tight, not too loose that he'd be cold, just being a warm cozy nest for him to enjoy their afterglow. He himself was happy and relaxed, his fin absently brushing up and down Isa's tail, though he did not touch his feelers.

"I am also pleased there are now new love spots for me to tease and discover~" He hummed. "It's like getting to know you all over again. And your sharp teeth, really makes me more jumpy with the neck kisses."

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[Katsuya]

- Isa Bianchi -​

“Y-yeah, it’s like a new way to feel ya- mn!” Isa flinched when he felt Moss’ warm breathe on his dotted red marked neck. He’s happy that Moss didn’t mind him being all cuddly right now—-he’s always cuddly, he won’t lie, but he was just glad that his hubby didn’t mind the shakes. One of his fins managed to wrap itself around his beau while the other laid flat on the pillows. Along with his feelers.

“Wel-well, now ya know how I felt when ya were able to turn back into a merman.” Isa chuckled, gazing at the ceiling distantly. One of his hands gingerly playing with a creamy strand of Moss’ hair between his fingers, twirling it around, and tugging it gently. “ . . . Though I have to ask…why does the ink turn into a cocoon?”

It happened to him too, but Isa was the one who made it. Considering his inks’ colors were indigo, blue, and red. He wondered why did that make Moss blushy like last time?

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[Zer0]

- Moss Adamaris -​

Moss blushed again. "Well . . . " he smiled, looking up at him sweet and shyly. "When two merfolk are feeling really good they get really dazed after making love. The cocoon protects us and masks our scent and magic. It's also used like a safety shell for guppies!"

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[Katsuya]

- Isa Bianchi -​

”O-Oh.” The dazed Isa turned into a deep red like a cherry before gently head butting Moss, nuzzling their foreheads together. “Well then … that’s useful . . .” He kissed him gingerly before shaking again and plopped his head on the pillows. His hair splayed out, he gazed at the ceiling with a happy grin.

Heheh, Moss was enjoying himself a lot then. Good.

His other fin managed to reach up to wrap around Moss’ tail too, hooking itself above Moss’ fins.

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[Zer0]

- Moss Adamaris -​

"It is~" Moss rubbed his face around Isa's, smiling. "I've always wanted to cocoon you and now you cocooned me~" the way he said it, it was as if it made Moss belong to him more.

At the fin hook, Moss couldn't help himself and rolled on top of Isa, hooking both fins to him just as they had made love earlier and hugged him all stretched out like a cat on its bed and snuggled his cheek against his. "I'm also still so happy you topped me." He pulled his head close and kissed his cheek. "I love feeling wanted by you, Isa~" he kissed his cheek again, amorously.

Katsuya

 

[Katsuya]

- Isa Bianchi -​

Isa’s shaking became more prominent as Moss rolled on top of him and hooking their fins together. His face turned as red as a cherry again as he wrapped his arms around merman above him and squeezed. He closed his eyes just to enjoy the sweet smells that Moss is letting out, smiling warm while nuzzling back with his cheek. Then he blinked owlishly as he felt a kiss on his cheek.

He snorted, trailing one hand up from Moss’ lower back arch to the back of his head. “Thing is, Love-“ Suddenly he pulled Moss into a deep kiss before breaking it with a smirk. Eyes half-lidded as lips teased while he purred. “I always want ya. I yearn to stay with ya as much as I can and I’m making sure that I’m staying for a long time.”

”. . . Besides ya cocooned me first. I still have a piece of said cocoon in our photo album.” Isa sighed as he transformed back to a half elf and loosely wrapped his legs around Moss’ tail.

“ . . . Love? When are we gonna see your sister and Jesper? Not rushing or anything, just would like to know.” He asked quietly.

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[Zer0]

- Moss Adamaris -​

Surprised, Moss was dazed when Isa broke the kiss and swooned with a take-meh smile. "I am so available for you to make sure you are staying for a long time." He brushed his lips against his too, feeling Isa's purr and enjoying it with closed eyes. He savored Isa's lips like ice cream. "In fact stay forever~"

He brightened when Isa turned back into having legs, and snuggled his tail between him snugly.

He opened his mouth to ask something when Isa asked him first. "O! We had not decided on a time. They are just waiting for us actually until we've rested. Do you want to meet them tomorrow?"

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[Katsuya]

- Isa Bianchi -​

Isa pecked Moss many times. “Oh? Stay forever? Alright~” He teased with a smile, the sprout on his head wiggled happily as the redhead squeezed Moss again in their hug.

”They’re giving us time?” Isa raised a brow before huffing, amused. “It’s up to ya, love. I’m not one to push others into something they don’t wanna do unless they regret it.” He remembers the several times Moss had swam away in a hurry and he wondered if he will do it again.

Best be ready for whatever that might happen.

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[Zer0]

- Moss Adamaris -​

"Well, I've rested. And," he looked Isa in the eye, "I'm ready."

Katsuya

 

[Katsuya]

- Isa Bianchi -​

Isa blinks before smiling. Proud of his resolve and admiring his bravery. “Alright~ then we’ll visit them tomorrow….” He suddenly rolled them over with him on top, and smirking. Caging Moss with his arms besides his head and legs besides his tail. “Today, I just want to snuggle ya until ya tingle~”

The redhead leans in to gently nuzzle their noses together, being all cutesy before supple lips pressed on lips. Leaving Moss in a tizzy for a good while after Isa’s … apatite.

——-

Next morning, the wild haired Isa yawned. Stretching pleasantly on the bed before plopping back down and snuggling his face into Moss’ creamy locks. Squeezing him. Today, the couple is meeting Thera and Jesper by the castle’s private gardens, saying something about wanting to talk things out. They made the agreement yesterday…after they ate.

Isa silently groaned about going out to swim again…he doesn’t feel like he could swim at a fast pace like his husband…

The redhead smiled, chuckling in his giddy. Husbands~

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[Zer0]

- Moss Adamaris -​

Moss brightened once more and streeetched beneath him, flinging his arms and head back. "Take meh~"

And he cradled Isa's head, as he nuzzled, taking time to just comb his hair and feel down the neck and shoulders of his hubby above him, as they kissed~

* * * *​

The next morning, Moss happily hugged Isa again, looking very fresh and relaxed, as he playfully rolled around and swept his hubby's red hair back to smile at his face and give his forehead a sleepy smooch. He chuckled at the groaning. And then was confused when Isa followed it with a smile and a giddy chuckle. He did not understand what was going on this morning with his hubby, but he hugged him anyway with an amused, "What are you thinking?"

Before they got ready to meet up with Jesper and Thera.

* * * *​

Moss was nervous, but not so nervous that he did not notice the many surprised looks he and Isa received, as they made their way through the palace. It was busy with repairs and lines of merfolk there to report or tell the queen of current problems and how the rebuilding was going. The citizens and soldiers had recognized him, the banished prince. And there were handsigns about seeing him and his companion in the battle days ago, though they swear he didn't have a tail.

That said, a lot of mermaids oggled and shyly waved at Isa. Some bowed their heads, blushing as he passed with Moss. They seem to think he was his bodyguard or something.

Finally the two arrived where Thera and Jesper were waiting, and Moss held Isa's hand with colder-than-usual-fingers before he took a deep breath and used his voice to clear his throat to announce they were here.

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[Katsuya]

- Isa Bianchi -​

Isa kissed his head. His smile and affection can be heard in his muttering. “We’re husbands~” He chuckled in glee. “We’re officially tied together by a shiny red string.”

Then he got ready to go after breakfast, breathing in and out to calm his fear. He changed Okami into a sea bunny before changing himself into a merman along with Moss. Leaving ashes behind as he teleported his family out into the cold waters.

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As they swam through the palace, Isa kept his face neutral. Noticing the lines and bustle of merfolk that wants to report the queen…along with the stares and shy gazes. So he subtly reached for Moss’ hand to hold as he politely waved back with an impish grin. As much as he would love to wrap a feeler around Moss’ fin just to silently say ’they’re married’, the redhead knew that Moss didn’t need anymore pressuring stares. So the redhead settled with hand-holding.

Though he’s pretty sure that took the merfolk off guard too.

‘Sire, wait.’

Inky emerald green words floated in front of them and Moss recognizes them. Aurora, the maid that took care of him when he was younger. She was swimming towards them with a serious expression on her face, though the twinkle in her eyes shined in comfort when she spotted Moss and ….whoever the redhead is. It seems like she was recovering as well, as those tears on her fins and lackluster scales seemed to be healthy and healing. Along with the scratches she received from before.

She spreads her fins open with her arms in a polite greeting before signing. “Welcome back. I’m here to escort you to her majesty’s private quarters. Please follow me.” Then she led them away from the crowd. They could sense an overpowering presence within the throne room as merfolk reported to an older merman that’s currently sitting on the golden throne further down the large and open space. Giving his thoughts with such calm and experiences that it impressed Isa with how much work the older gentleman is handling at once-

Isa just spotted Seirus catching the soldiers staring at them and telling them to switch with the other pair. It was like he knew what was going on and wanted to help without making it obvious—-

Once the couple was swimming through the familiar hallways, did Aurora break into her smile. “I’m relieved to see you are okay, Prince Lysander.” She peeked behind her. “ . . . Is this the little octopus that was with you?“

Isa nodded with a grin.

”I see.” And she didn‘t question it afterwards. “Thank you.”

And they were in front of the private quarters soon enough. Aurora simply pushed in the shell with a bit of her ink to let the royal couple know before waiting. Then they saw the shell be pushed out again; they can come in. So the maid opened the door for them and closed it as soon they reached inside.

Isa would’ve whistled if he could. The private quarters was filled with carvings and pieces of light colored seaweed. Corals shaped like pillars and holding up the ceiling. With random crystals jutting out of the floor and walls as a light source. By the slab of rock and coral that seems like a sofa——Isa is guessing— is Thera, sitting. With Jesper floating close to one of the arching windows.

“Hello, brother.” Thera greeted.

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[Zer0]

- Moss Adamaris -​

Moss smiled at that, and tenderly this time, he hugged him, squishing his cheek to his.

* * * *​

Isa's hand holding did take the merfolk off guard, though Moss after holding his and squeezing looked up at him appreciatively and his shoulders relaxed more. He kept close to Isa, unconsciously seeking comfort as they drifted pass the stares, and then slowed as Moss realized he didn't know where his sister was and was a little hesitant to talk to the merfolk who recognize him.

Then he saw inky words. "Aurora! You're alright!" Moss signed happily, checking her all over for any scars from the battle. He was pleased she looked healthier and politely bowed back. "Thank you for coming to meet us." with a look at Isa, he followed, still holding his hand. They passed the throne room and Moss actually darted pass quickly so as not to be seen by his father, though he looked back with an expression of half-wondering about something important, and half-worried about something the way children do when they upset someone they love and don't know how to go about doing something.

When they were somewhat alone, swimming though the familiar halls, Moss nodded at Aurora, smiling. "We came out of that fight alright thankfully. And honestly, we couldn't have done it without Jesper's help." He looked back at Isa and smiled with him. "Yes, allow me to introduce you to my husband, you are the first to know, Aurora!" he grinned.

When they were in the private quarters, Moss was a little unsure if he was in trouble with how formal his sister greeted him, so he did not rush forward though he wanted to and just bowed. "Hello, sister." he signed politely. Though he couldn't help but look up and wait with a smirk for Jesper's expression once he turned around and saw Isa changed again.

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[Katsuya]

- Isa Bianchi -​

Isa noticed Moss’ expression towards the older merman and squeezed his hand. “If ya want and if he has time, we can see him too?” He suggested subtly.

At first, Aurora was surprised but it soon melted away into acceptance and happiness from the news as she led them. “You’re husbands? Well, as the first to know, I say a congratulations is in order...I would hug you both if I wasn’t on the job.” She giggled, her fins waving happily.

Once inside the room, Isa mimicked Moss and bowed too, did Jesper turn around and paused. Then he deadpanned as he swam closer to Thera. “Are you kidding me? You’re a merman now?”

Isa simply shrugged, causing Jesper to huff out bubbles.

“. . . Come closer. I would like to see you two better.” Thera piped up. When they did get closer tot he stone slab, Moss would notice why Thera is being polite at the moment. Though her skin and scales seemed healthier and she doesn’t look as sickly as before, she still needs some rest. She seems tired and lackluster, but she does look relieved to see him.

“Pardon me for not being up, I would hug you right now, but Jesper is making me sit or lie down most of the time. The healers told him to do so.” Thera signed with tired exasperation. Jesper sternly nodded, confirming her words. “However, let me begin to say, thank you. Thank you for breaking the curse and coming here…”

”Now…I heard you want to talk…excuse me, may I ask who is this?” She pointed at Isa whom stayed quiet. ”and why was Jesper surprised about you being a merman? I know Sand back being one is surprising but a stranger?”

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[Zer0]

- Moss Adamaris -​

Moss looked uncertainly at Isa after they passed the throne room, and then thought a moment. "Alright." he signed. "It's been . . . a long time. I kind of . . . miss him."

After enthusiastically waving his fins goodbye at Aurora, Moss now grinned in amusement at Jesper's expression. "Hahaha!" bubbles flew out. "And you won't believe how he got that way either!" his fins slapped signed.

When Thera asked them to come closer Moss swam forwars hopefully, and then frowned at her complexion. "You're welcome, sis, and thanks, Jesper. I . . . I see that you probably cannot take a break at all seeing as running a kingdom still needs your attention."

He looked out guiltily. This was supposed to be his job as prince. Or at least as her brother to help. Again he sighed out bubbles at himself for choosing to go off and be happy with Isa while his sister struggled. It felt like he hadn't changed at all . . .

Though he did relax when he heard the nickname he hadn't heard in years.

"Sand? Really?" he chuckled. "Sis, this is Isa Bianchi. Remember the octopus who was with me? Well he is a human from Leor, he is a merman now because of magic, but well, he is the one who's been helping me and Jesper get the Heart back. He destroyed Alloys machine. His ancestor gave us the Hydra through him. And he was the one who made me want to come back here and see you." He held Isa's hand. "I had been trying to come back here to bring my friends back to their families and I had planned to just leave immediately. But he . . . he makes me want to be better."

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[Katsuya]

- Isa Bianchi -​

Isa smiled at him, raising his hand up to his lips to kiss his knuckles. “I’ll be next to ya, should ya ever want to.” He won’t push.

——

In the Queen’s personal room, Jesper huffed out bubbles again. His arms crossed. “Wait, wait. Let me guess: his great grandmother gave it to him too.” He signed with his fins. Exasperated as he floated next to his fiancée. She noticed how relaxed Jesper was and smiled gently, just listening in the conversation.

‘When it came to her condition, Thera waved Moss’ concerns off. “No need to guilt yourself. I have Jesper and Father here, so I can rest now.” She signed then she chuckled silently when Moss mentioned his nickname.

”I couldn’t help it…I miss you dearly, Sandy.” Thera replied with a smile. Then he listened to Moss before her gaze went to Isa; there was a twinkle in her eyes. “I see...So Isa convinced you to come here then. To be better…“

”Honestly, I’m here only because Mos- Lysander wanted to be here. He’s always lamented about his mistakes and his regrets are heavy.“ Isa peeked at Moss with a warm smile and squeezed his hand. “So…if ya were to punish him…I would like to stay with him too.”

That took Thera and Jesper off guard.

“Oh dear. No, there’s no need for any punishments. I think we’ve been through enough pain.” Thera replied.

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[Zer0]

- Moss Adamaris -​

Moss warmly brushed Isa's cheek. "With you, I'm feeling brave enough."

* * * *​

In Thera's chambers Moss was surprised at no punishment. "So then . . . How . . . how do I make up for everything I've done to both of you?"

Katsuya

 

[Katsuya]

- Isa Bianchi -​

Isa leaned into Moss’ hand with a soft smile. Cheeks turning red. “Okay.”

——

Thera smiled at his question. “Well…Jesper and I were talking.” The Spartan king decided to tell Moss..

”I convinced Thera to not go with the banishment curse again.”

Isa blinked owlishly. “Really? You?”

Jesper nodded. “After saving the Heart with you two and getting to know you a little more…I’m happy that you took my siblings’ death seriously. Made me rethink on who you really are…You’re not heartless nor selfish like before. So I told Thera not to.”

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[Zer0]

- Moss Adamaris -​

"So . . . what happens now?"

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[Katsuya]

- Isa Bianchi -​

Thera smiled. “What happens now is that I’ll open the gates of Hercules and I won’t be announcing you back as the Prince.”

Jesper rolled his eyes. “Considering you have that…. Thing with you, we figured there was no point in blocking off the other merfolk that we’re stuck in the other realm.“

”However you will be pardoned as you have helped our kingdom despite all odds against you.” Thera finished the sentence. “Since you helped Jesper in his quest to save Atlantis and Sparta.”

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