Suna's Ninja (Gaara Love Story)

33: Side Story

Author's POV

(I chose to spell Tetsuya as Tetsuna like many Fanfiction authors.)

Red eyes scanned the paper quickly, the owner already knowing the main message.

"What's in your hand?" He looked up to see his wife Kuroko Tetsuna, now Akashi Tetsuna, slipping into his office.

"Another letter from Lord Mayako Kusunoki," he answered, looking down at the paper. "Still asking for Akimi's hand in marriage, again."

"It's been five years, hasn't it?" Tetsuna recalled, walking around his desk to stand by him. "Doesn't he know she already engaged?"

"It's unknown whether or not he's aware of Aki's engagement," Akashi Seijuro responded, letting his young wife sit on his lap. "Unfortunately, this also means we are going to expect him again this weekend. He just had to disturb our plans, did he?"

Tetsuna smiled none too innocently at her husband whose smile was growing darker. Seijuro had promised a vacation spot with the rest of their friends (along with a promise to get her pregnant as soon as possible without any work disruptions). Now, with an irritating lord disrupting her husband's plans, Seijuro would be more than willing to permanently show Lord Mayako his place.

Besides, it's such a huge turn on to see him smiling so elegantly while threatening someone, Tetsuna thought impishly.

Yes, Tetsuna was a bit sadistic. She was looking forward to that vacation too.

"Shall I tell everyone else we will be a little late?" Tetsuna offered, as they shared a loving kiss.

"No, I'll send this lord off within half an hour of my property. See if I don't," Seijuro responded slyly.

"I don't doubt it, my Emperor," she whispered.

"I am absolute after all, my Empress,"  he said, giving her a kiss.

Lord Mayako Kusunoki did visit Lord Akashi Seijuro that weekend. Tetsuna and Seijuro were enjoying themselves in the bath when the lord announced his arrival.

Seijuro glared at the bathroom walls, while his wife, who had been half-asleep in the bathtub, woke up. He would first (annihilate, kill, murder, destroy, eliminate) send Lord Mayako on his way, finish his bath with Tetsuna, then leave for their vacation. Simple.

"Don't go anywhere," he ordered, sharing another sweet kiss. He left the bathtub, giving his little wife a good view of his toned-body, and dressed himself.

Akashi Seijuro took his guest with as much grace he could muster with his increasing rage beneath the surface.

"Lord Akashi, it's good to see you!" The lord said, shaking Akashi's hand. "I've come to talk to you regarding Princess Akimi."

"Lord Mayako, I think it's a proper time to tell you that my cousin Princess Akimi is already engaged to another man by name of Sabaku no Gaara, otherwise known as the current Kazekage of the Sand."

"You must be joking, Lord Akashi," Mayako said incredulously, his eyes blown wide. "Akimi is my one true love! My fated one, my joy, my jewel! Surely you must understand my undying love for her?"

"I'm afraid not," Akashi said with a smile that was beginning to show his inner irritation. "Princess Akimi has no interest in you. Therefore, I would appreciate if you would stop sending endless love letters to her." Seijuro beckoned a butler forward, presenting a box full of letters, all addressed to Akimi.

"You broke our relationship!" Mayako exclaimed furiously. "She didn't even get them! This is why--"

"No, her parents and I did. If you remember, the tradition is to have a messenger to ask the girl's parents for her hand in marriage. Not perverse letters to her," Akashi responded harshly. "Kindly take your leave and do not bother me with your proposal for my cousin again. If you do..."

Akashi retrieved a sharp pair of scissors from his pants pocket, all the while smiling. "I can't guarantee a positive outcome for you."

Mayako shuddered from the young lord's dark gaze. "Akimi is--"

"You will leave my property this instant. I'll have someone escort you out," Akashi said in an elegantly sinister tone, causing the man's knees to buckle under the pressure. Akashi glared down at the cowering man on the ground as his Emperor Eye shone agitatedly. "Now, if you'll excuse me."

"Not even ten minutes?" Tetsuna said, tilting her head at her husband who came back in to the bathroom.

"All the better, isn't it?" he responded, undressing once more. "I gave him a good warning and escorted him out."

"You don't warn people," Tetsuna said. "You threaten them with scissors then scare them with your Emperor Eye."

"You're the only one courageous enough to stand beside me," he praised sweetly, sinking into the hot water. Tetsuna ran her fingers over his abs eagerly, causing him to smile. 

"Mmm," Tetsuna sighed, snuggling close to him. "Well, you should unwind. You've been working nonstop and that isn't healthy for you."

"Stay by my side, my Empress," he told her, letting the heat and Tetsuna's presence relax him.