Age X Iolaus, Chapter 2

Pairing: Age X Iolaus

Rating: T+ on this one...

Warning: None... Well, Just a disgusting amount of Fluff! X3

Disclaimer: I do not own Heroic Age...*secretly steals* No... I don't...

I was a chicken~ T_T I couldn't bring myself to write a lemon! *Blush* I hope some fluff will be just as satisfactory.

Iolaus's first impulse was to yank himself away from the warm, soft lips pressed to his. But he curbed the desire, letting his eyes close in pure bliss. Even if it was only for a second. Nay, a Nano-second. More than the-nano-second-Iolaus-thought-it-would-be later, Age pulled back, opening his eyes to assault Iolaus with the violent, dark blue of those orbs. Adoration gazed out at him.

"Iolaus..." Age uttered, lifting a hand to tenderly stroke Iolaus's wet cheek. "Age.. Loves Iolaus!"

Iolaus's eyes widened, his mouth unconsciously curving into a small smile. "Age!" Iolaus wrapped his arms around the slippery smaller boy, hugging him close. He could feel tears gathering in his stinging eyes, threatening to spill over. "Age! I-I Love you too!" Iolaus blurted out, burying his face in to the smaller boy's wet shoulder. "You have no idea how long I've wanted to tell you that!"

Age stroked Iolaus's soaking hair with one hand and braced his other hand on the taller boys waist. "Iolaus... Bellcross.. Bellcross Loves Iolaus too." Age pulled back, looking the Young Yunos Knights leader in the eyes.

Iolaus noticed, through tear blurred eyes, that the Saviour... no, that Age looked unusually serious. He had a feeling that Age's,Bellcross's, declaration wasn't just happy little butterflies and goo goo eyes. "Age..." Iolaus tried to put as much reassurance as he could into his tone. "Age, I understand. I know what Bellcross is... and it doesn't bother me. I don't fear Him." He knew he probably should, but Iolaus had never feared the Heroic tribe member. He was just in awe. Even if Age usually had control, Iolaus doubted that Bellcross never affected Age's judgement or Feelings.

Age smiled. "Iolaus doesn't understand. Not yet, at least." He kissed Iolaus softly on the cheek.

Suddenly, the serious aura disappeared and the mischievous Age came out, an evil twinkle glittering in his eyes. "Age will wash Iolaus's back..." Saying so, The Saviour of the Entire Human Race, The Iron tribe, The only One who could Ever Save Them... tackled Iolaus to the floor, flipped him over and started vigorously scrubbing Iolaus's well muscled back with a wash cloth that who knows where he got. But it just so happened that Iolaus was also ticklish on his back, so what really happened was Iolaus was laying face down in the shower with Age sitting astride his hips and butt, squealing very un-knightly like and squirming in a thoroughly tickled kind of way.

"A-Age!" Iolaus wheezed, his face red. "Age! I c-can't breath...!" He squirmed some more, trying to buck off the smaller boy, but it seemed that he was there until He decided to get off. He had forgotten Age was Naked! And he was male, so some verymale parts were pressing against Iolaus in a very embarrassing way.

Not but a moment later, Age realised that he could possibly be suffocating one of the people that was important to saving the human race, not to mention his love, and decided to give him a little reprieve. Age stood up as Iolaus flopped over onto his back, breathing hard, and extended a hand to help the leader of the Yunos Knights up.

Iolaus glared at the extended hand, getting up on his own. He turned so he was facing away from Age, so Age wouldn't see the smug smile starting to grow on his face.

Age took on a wounded look, his face a quilt of hurt. "Iolaus...?"

Iolaus spun around, reaching forward to yank the wash cloth from Age's hand. And Age, as stunned as he was, didn't even put up a fight. Iolaus lunged forward, knocking Age over and straddling his naked hips. Iolaus was so red he was practically steaming, but he was intent upon his revenge. He tossed the wash cloth to the side, crooked his fingers and attacked Age exactly as Age had him. A tickle attack!

Age 'Oof'd in a very surprised way, starting to laugh hysterically. "Iolaus! T-that was d-dirty!"

"Oh, I don't know what you are talking about!" Iolaus spouted, grinning in a very un-Iolaus like way, his fingers still zooming over Age's ribs.

"B-brother?!" Two voices screeched in unison.

Iolaus jumped up, standing in a defensive position over Age, surprise and embarrassment spreading over his face as he recognised Teal and Meal standing there, gawking at the two men.

"Iolaus! Cover up! We have no wish to see our brother almost naked!" Shouted Teal, covering her eyes.

"Age! Put some clothes on!" Screeched Meal hysterically, tossing Age a towel and turning away.

Age caught the towel, wrapping it causally around himself, covering his nakedness. "Teal and Meal have come to shower with Age and Iolaus?"

"NO!" Shrieked the twins, once again, in unison.

Iolaus chuckled. "Alright Teal, Meal. What did you come here for?" He said, wearing an amused expression.

The twins turned around, their faces red. "We were sent to inform you that we will be arriving in Titarros soon and you should get some rest while you can." Meal said, still not looking up at the two men.

"And it looks like we got here in the nick of time too, Meal!" Teal said, the red creeping towards the roots of her hair. "I-I don't know if I would've been able to stay conscious, had I seen anything more."

Now it was Iolaus's turn to blush. Age just looked curious. "Now wait a minute!" Iolaus spluttered. "Nothing was going on! W-we were just.. uh... I..." Iolaus trailed off, looking to Age for assistance.

Of course, the smaller man was no help. He just stood there, hands on his hips, grinning like an idiot.

Iolaus groaned, bringing his hand up to cover his face. How could this be happening? Iolaus sighed. "Look, we'll go get some rest right now. Happy?"

"Yes!" Said the twins, finally looking up at them.

"Well, you'd better get out now so Age and I can get dressed." Iolaus looked meaningfully at them.

"Oh! Right! Well, uh.. Teal! We should.. we should go!" They scurried to the door, standing there for a second as they waited for it to open. As soon as it did, they rushed out, the door hissing shut behind them.

"Hmph! Nosy brats..." Iolaus turned back to Age, a small smile gracing his lips. "Well, looks like the fun is over." He walked over to the still running showers and turned the knob. The showers dribbled to a stop, the water swirling down the drain.

Age grinned at him. "Iolaus was stopped just in time. Age was just about to call Bellcross..."

Iolaus's eyes grew wide in shock. "W-what...!?"

Age cackled gleefully.

Understanding dawned in Iolaus's eyes. "You little monkey! You made a joke!" He laughed.

Iolaus made a face, turning to look for his clothes. He spotted them on the floor a couple feet away and realized something. Both his and Age's clothes were covered in paint. 'Oh, shit...'

"Uh... Age?"

"Iolaus?"

"We have no clean clothes...And I forgot the towels..."

"Age and Iolaus don't need them."

"... What?!"

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Not but five minutes later, Age and Iolaus were seen streaking through the Argonaut, Iolaus hands desperately trying to cover his male parts, his whole body blushing a brilliant shade of crimson.

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In the garden, still among the tomatoes, Dianeira smiled softly. "I knew you could do it, Age. You have no idea how much you mean to him. To us. You may mean everything to us as a saviour, but you mean everything to him as a man."

I hope that was somewhat acceptable. I don't have much time now that I have two jobs so it took me a while to get even this much! Anyway, this is the conclusion of the story. I hope you enjoyed it!

-Envious Lacerations