To Hell and Back.

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Chapter 12- The inner battle.


Kanetsugu looked up at the sky. Tomorrow, Mitsunari and the other lords were leaving for Sekigahara. The name of that place, still chilled Kanetsugu to the bone.

‘Something is not right……’

This is the biggest battle of Mitsunari’s life! If he wins, Tokugawa will have to retreat back to Edo and he’ll be right where Mitsunari wants him….but….

‘Sekigahara…..My heart throbs every time I think about Mitsunari going there…’ Kanetsugu couldn’t shake the thought that something very, very bad was going to happen. He sensed it in the wind.

Of course Kanetsugu was worried about Mitsunari. He had insisted on going with his auburn haired lover, but the shorter male refused.


“Stay with the kids,” he remembered Mitsunari telling him. “They’d be rather upset if you left them.”

Kanetsugu shook his head at the memory.

‘And they wouldn’t miss you?’


Kanetsugu pulled his legs up to his chest. And let his hair blow softly in the breeze.

He didn’t want Mitsunari to go to Sekigahara.

He knew it would end help end the war if he went.

He still didn’t want him to go. Maybe he was just being selfish.

‘I want Mitsunari by my side. I want to wake up to him every morning and fall asleep to him every night. I want to hold him until the day we die.’

He looked behind him, where the kids were playing tag in the grass.

‘I want to raise these children with him. I want to see them grow into young men and a beautiful young lady, while Mitsunari stands at my side.’

He thought of those children now as if they were his own. They did call him Mommy. He wondered what they’d call him when they got older. Would he always be Mommy? Or would he just become a strange man that was in love with their father?

He watched Tatsuko run free. Her dark hair blowing untamed in the wind. He was so happy and innocent, playing with her brothers. She really did look like a combination between Mitsunari and himself. He knew why, or course. Mitsunari’s late wife looked just like Kanetsugu did. They could pass as twins.

“I’ll just pretend that she is mine and yours.” He recalled Mitsunari telling him once.

That had thrilled him. He really did love those kids. All of them. He wanted to be in there lives for as long as he was able.

Then Sekigahara popped into his head again, and the small smile he had when watching Tatsuko had faded. When he thought of that place, his dreams felt so far. Mitsunari hadn’t even gone yet! He supposed he was worrying for nothing…..

“MOMMY!!!!!!” He heard Tatsuko yell and he instantly snapped out of his thoughts. He looked up and saw the four kids being cornered by someone. He instantly recognized the figure and rage built up into his gut. He got up quickly and scrabbled over, even without a weapon, to stand between the kids and the intruder.

The intruder paused and stared deep into Kanetsugu’s eyes with growing irritation. Kanetsugu disregarded the look, knowing full well that he would have had to be an idiot to attack someone in Mitsunari’s household. Although Kanetsugu wouldn’t put it past this guy.

“Shigeie, take your brothers and sister inside. Find your dad and tell him to come here.”

Shigeie hesitated. “What about you, mommy?”

Kanetsugu shot him a smile over his shoulder. “I’ll be fine. Don’t worry.”

Shigeie straitened and nodded. Kanetsugu could already tell that he’d be a brave young man when he’s older. Shigeie then shuffled his siblings inside without looking back. Kanetsugu then turned back to the intruder who had an amused smirk on his face.

“Mommy, Hun?” his immature voice came out.

“No worse than what you’re called, I suppose.” Kanetsugu spoke his eyes narrowing dangerously. “What do you want here anyway? You’re not welcome here.”

The intruder scoffed. “Whatever. I was scent by Ieyasu to persuade that stupid air head Ishida to surrender.”

“You came for nothing, then. We shall not surrender to the likes of you or the Tokugawa.” Kanetsugu snapped angrily. He started to summon his cards. If this idiot was going to attack, he could at least put up a decent defense.

To his immense surprise, the intruder simply crossed his arms instead of reaching for his pistols. “Come on Naoe. What are you with Ishida anyway? He’s a worthless piece of-,”

“He’s more of a man, then you’ll ever be, Date.”

Masamune scowled. “Well, that was just plain rude!”

“So is intruding into someone’s home and scarring children.”

Masamune shrugged it off. “I still don’t know why you’d waste your time with Mitsunari. You could be at the side of the future ruler of Japan.”

“You mean Ieyasu? Ha. I’d soon believe that Kejji can do math. I believe I am on the side of the future ruler of Japan.”

“Not Ieyasu, Idiot!” Masamune yelled, losing his temper. “Me!”

Kanetsugu fought the urge to laugh. “You?”

Masamune scowled again. “Yes, me!”

“What makes you think, I’d join you?”

The scowl was instantly replaced with a smirk. “I can think of a few reasons.”

Kanetsugu didn’t like that smile. “Like what?”

“All the money you could ever want.”

“Not interested.” Kanetsugu spoke turning his head to the side. “Money is worthless to me.”

“Okay. How about all the land you’ve ever desired?”

“I’m quite content where I am, thank you.”

Masamune stared him strait in the eye. “Any woman you’d want?”

“No thanks.” Kanetsugu scoffed. “Not interested.”

That caused Masamune to smile wider. “I knew you were a fag.”

It was Kanetsugu’s turn to shrug.

“How about this, then.” Masamune continued. “Any man you want.”

“I’m all set. Thanks any way.”

He saw Masamune nod. “Your Ishida’s slave, I presume.” When Kanetsugu didn’t answer him, his smile grew, if possible. “Well do I have a deal for you!” He whirled around and came a little too close for Kanetsugu’s comfort. “I’m curious about something.”

“Good for you.”

Masamune blinked his one good eye. “Are you going to ask me what it is?”

“No. Why do I care?”

“Oh! You will!” Masamune spoke leaning forward and Kanetsugu resisted the urge to step back. He spoke low and slyly, “Ishida is going to die soon. When he does, I’ll welcome you with open arms.” He kept leaning forward until his lips almost touched Kanetsugu’s. “ I want you to be mine…” Then there lips met.

As soon as it started, it had ended. Kanetsugu shoved him backward and he landed with an indignant ‘squeak’ to the ground. Kanetsugu loomed over him, cold fury burning in his golden eyes. “Don’t you ever touch me again… Get out of here. Now….”

Masamune licked his lips and grinned. “It was worth it. One day, you’ll beg for me to touch you..”

“Out. Now.” Kanetsugu repeated.

Masamune looked like he wanted to protest, but he saw the magical energy around Kanetsugu begin to grow. Plus he saw something behind Kanetsugu from the corner of his eye. He had crossed the line for now and it was time to step back. Masamune held his hands up a bit in defeat.

“Fine. I’ll go for now. But I’ll be back for you soon after Ishida’s dead. You will belong to me soon. Willing or unwilling. It doesn’t matter!”

“Get lost, kid!” Kanetsugu yelled at his retreating form. “And tell that stupid little fat man, that we will never surrender! Honor will prevail! You’ll see!”

When he was out of sight, Kanetsugu allowed his guard to drop.

‘Damnit all…. If I didn’t have enough trouble with other men, now Masamune is involved too….. At least I’m not afraid of hurting him…’

“I’m reminded of how sexy you are when you get angry.”

Kanetsugu’s head snapped back and he saw Mitsunari standing against the wall, looking very amused.

“How long have you been there?”

Mitsunari didn’t loose his smile. “Around the time he was trying to bribe you into joining him.”

‘So he saw him kiss me……’

“Why didn’t you say anything?”

“I wanted to see how you’d handle it.” Mitsunari answered smugly and pushed himself off the wall. He started to walk toward Kanetsugu with his hands behind his back. “You handled yourself well.”

“He kissed me.” Kanetsugu scowled and grasped Mitsunari’s hand when it came into range.

“I’ll help you forget it.” Mitsunari smiled and kissed him gently. Kanetsugu did not push this one way. Instead he wrapped his arms around the smaller male and deepened there kiss. He wanted to forget the foul taste of Masamune’s lips with that of his beloved. He kissed him like there was going to be no tomorrow. He didn’t care if someone came out to see them. It no longer mattered to him.

It did not take long for there activities to migrate to the bedroom. As much as Kanetsugu had wanted to take him right there, he was still trying to preserve the innocents of the children. Knowing them, they’d come out to see why ‘daddy’ was making funny noises.

Mitsunari grinned when he was laying on the bed and spread his long legs to better accommodate his lover. Kanetsugu had teasingly slid his fingers inside while kissing Mitsunari’s flat stomach. He dipped his tongue into his bellybutton and Mitsunari giggled and squirmed. When he had removed his fingers, he pushed in only so that the head of his cock was inside. Then held on to Mitsunari’s thighs, so he couldn’t thrust onto him.

Mitsunari propped himself up on his elbows and pouted. “Tease.”

“I can be when I want to. You’re just so adorable when you pout.”

Mitsunari smiled. “Bitch.”

“Princess.”

“Bastard.”

“Brat.”

“Mommy.”

“Chunky.”

Mitsunari’s eyes widened. “Hey! I’m not chunky!” He moved to slap Kanetsugu’s arm but at the same time, Kanetsugu let go of his thighs, so he impaled himself fully.
Mitsunari let out a sharp gasp as he felt himself completely fill up. Kanetsugu only smirked.

When Mitsunari could catch his breath, he dug his fingernails into Kanetsugu’s shoulder. “You planned that, didn’t you?”

“Shh. Don’t talk now. Just let me fuck you senseless.”

Mitsunari blushed at his words. That look in Kanetsugu’s eyes was a major turn-on.

“Whoa. First you’re a tease, and now you’ve grown a pair. Not that I don’t like it, but…”

Kanetsugu thrust forward and the rest of Mitsunari’s sentence was halted by a moan.

“I said, don’t talk. I don’t want to hear any words come out of your mouth unless it’s you screaming my name.”

Mitsunari turned as red as a tomato and almost came right then and there. Kanetsugu looked like a predator that had caught his prey. He decided he loved that look. He wondered what brought about this change in Kanetsugu’s normal love making. If this had to do with him getting pissed off at Masamune, he’d have to invite that little punk next time. A mad Kanetsugu equaled a very sexy and dominate Kanetsugu.

Mitsunari was rendered thoughtless and Kanetsugu began to thrust into him at an angle. Gods he knew! He knew where that spot was now, by memory. Kanetsugu’s pace quickened and Mitsunari tossed his head to the side in pleasure. Stars erupted behind his closed eyelids and he bit his bottom lip in effort not to cry out. Kanetsugu leaned forward and kissed his lips to get his attention.

Mitsunari opened his eyes and instantly met beautiful gold ones.

“Look at me…” Kanetsugu’s voice came out extremely husky. That tone made Mitsunari clench down on him. He was burning on the inside but it felt good. He’d never been so turned on in his life.

“K-Kanetsugu….”

Kanetsugu was rapidly slamming into his sweet spot. “Louder.”

Mitsunari felt himself near his climax. “Kanetsugu….. Kanetsugu!”

“Louder. I can’t hear you.”

Mitsunari’s mouth hung open and he felt his legs quiver. If he had been standing up, he would have fallen flat on his ass. His entire body felt like it was on fire and he knew it had come.

“I LOVE YOU!!!” Mitsunari screamed as he came hard, on both their stomachs and thighs.

Kanetsugu moaned and berried himself deeply before releasing himself as well. He grabbed a rag and started to clean them both, then pulled Mitsunari into his arms.

“I love you too.” He answered sleepy.

Mitsunari looked sleepy too, but forced himself awake to look into Kanetsugu’s half lidded eyes.

“What was that all about?”

“What?” Kanetsugu asked with a small smile.

“You acting like you got balls.”

Kanetsugu blinked. His hazy post sex mind, not working properly. “I do have-,”

“I know.” Mitsunari cut him off. “You’ve just never been….. So….dominate before.”

Kanetsugu smiled lazily and kissed the tip of Mitsunari’s nose. “Are you trying to say, I was the man tonight?”

Mitsunari pouted. “No. I’m saying you were incredibly, mind blazingly, sexy tonight. I’m wondering where it came from.”

“I’m not sexy all the time?” Kanetsugu spoke with a smirk.

“Shut up. You know. You just want me to say it.”

“Yes please.”

Mitsunari rolled his eyes. “Fine. You’re always sexy.”

Kanetsugu kept his smirk but closed his eyes. “Thank you.”

Just before Kanetsugu fell asleep he was jarred awake by Mitsunari’s voice. “Do you remember where your old Lord Kenshin is buried?”

He though for a moment and opened his eyes to look at Mitsunari. “Yes. He’s at the monastery in Echigo. Why?”

“I always wanted to see the place you came from. Maybe we could go there to visit his grave and see the sights.”

Kanetsugu smiled and kissed Mitsunari’s lips. He hadn’t been home to Echigo in a long time. Not since Kenshin had died. “Okay.”

Mitsunari smiled and cuddled up to him and sleep finally claimed them both.

“So, you have to go?”

“I do.”

“…………………………..I don’t want you to go. I have a really bad feeling about that place.”

Mitsunari stared at him. “Sakon will be with me. It will be okay.”

“No.” Kanetsugu shook his head and grasped Mitsunari’s hand tightly. “Please. Something’s not right! I can feel it down in the pit of my heart. Please, Mitsunari. Don’t go…”

Mitsunari sighed. “I have to go. The other lords have already been reading there armies. There will be a clash at Sekigahara. You just need to trust me.”

“I do trust you! More than anything! But I have a really bad feeling…”

“Kanetsugu….I have to go.”

A small silence drifted between the two of them. Mitsunari, finally broke the silence.

“I love you.”

Kanetsugu stared back at him. “I love you too.”

“I’ll see you when I come back.” He leaned forward and kissed his lovers lips. Then let there hands slide apart.

Mitsunari was off to Sekigahara and left a very upset Kanetsugu behind.

End of chapter.
Uhoh…….
On a lighter note, Kanetsugu called Mitsunari chunky! –Laughs at them-
Kanetsugu’s a man now! Mwhahaha!!!! Even Masamune wants his junk! Poor little Kanetsugu. Hahahaha.