💎A Collision of Fates💎 (Straight to Gay) (MxM) (18+)

121 - Breck and Nick (18+)

Nick and Breck emerged from The Altar as a couple, officially. They had been confirmed by The Goddess in a public ceremony, and she had granted them her soul, her blessing.

Breck had never felt so giddy, so happy, so light.

The sun shone down on them from the bright, blue sky. Breck soaked it in, feeling the warmth on his body, on his face. It was a perfect day for this, a perfect day for love. Behind them, the people who had come to watch their confirmation emerged from The Altar, laughing, clapping, shouting out words of encouragement.

As expected, a cart was waiting for them at the bottom of The Altar's steps. Breck and Nick approached it, and then turned. Behind them, most of the crowd had emerged from the impressive, stone building. Ollow and Kreese were there, along with Nollan and Jefflo. All that remained of the Yevan Squad. Surprisingly, Commander Nills had attended, he didn't look very happy about it, though. And, at the front of the group, Vinton, Chris, Adam, Landel, and Mark were smiling down at the two of them.

Breck turned to Nick, and their eyes met. Breck couldn't help but smile. Breck couldn't help but pull his soulmate in for a kiss. Another cheer exploded from the crowd, filling his heart with joy, brilliant joy, perfect joy.

Together, they rounded the cart and grabbed the handles at the front. Nick and Breck each grabbed one of the long, wooden handles and hefted it up. Another cheer came from the crowd.

"Together?" Breck said, feeling his muscles strain.

Nick smiled and nodded. "Together."

They pulled the cart through the streets of The Commerce, snaking their way through the tightly packed buildings and the busy streets. The crowd stuck close, adding gifts to the back of the cart, clothing, yvwsas, food, blankets, anything and everything. Even as they moved through the city, others, who had not been part of the ceremony, joined in on the gift giving.

It was beautiful. It was everything he had hoped it would be. Breck kept turning to the side, he kept smiling at Nick. He could hardly believe this was happening, that he was pulling his confirmation cart through Sesstria. How many times had he imagined this moment? How many hours had he spent yearning for it? He never wanted it to end.

By the time they reached the street that led down to the western gate, their cart was starting to feel full. By the end of their journey, dozens, if not hundreds, of men were gathered behind them, cheering for them, laughing and talking amongst themselves. No doubt, they all knew what came after this, and wanted to be part of the party.

When they reached the western gate, they were let through by smiling defenders. One of them ran up to Nick and gave him a pat on the back, a few quick words of congratulations. The outsider grunted out a thanks, sweat beading down his forehead from the effort of pulling their cart.

Then, just like that, they were finished. A lumbering, black mulkeye was waiting for them just outside of the gate, standing in the middle of the path that led into the sun forest. Djaro, dressed in a red krelz, was holding the reins of the beast. He smiled at them as they approached.

"I heard that you would need some help on your trip to The Goddess." Djaro gestured to the mulkeye. "I come bearing gifts."

"Thank God." Nick let the cart drop to the ground. He leaned against his wooden handle and wiped his forehead.

Breck chuckled, let go of his side of the cart, and swept Nick into a tired kiss. As they separated, Breck held him in his arms. "How are you feeling?"

Nick shook his head. "I feel like I just got married to the biggest catch in Sesstria." Nick snaked his hands around Breck's neck and pulled him down for another kiss.