Iason planted a kiss upon the tanned forehead as he carried him up the steps and into the home. Riki shifted, mumbling but didn't open his eyes and nuzzled into the Blondie.

Cal bowed silently, retreating as Iason waved him off as he stepped into the lift. The eunuch smiled as he saw the ring upon his master's finger that matched the one on Riki's. So the mongrel had accepted Iason after all? Cal headed into his living quarters, hoping that the rest of the night would go well.

Exiting the lift, Iason adjusted his hold on his mongrel, pulling him closer and smiling as Riki nuzzled into his nape more. He laid him down on the bed, planting a kiss on his forehead.

"Hnnnm..." Riki murmured, clutching onto Iason's ceremonial robe. He lazily opened his eyes, not saying anything as he stared sleepily into the icy blue orbs.

"You may go back to sleep," Iason whispered, stroking his black locks.

"Nn, don't wanna..." Riki yawned, stretching his limbs out slowly in a way Iason perceived as almost seductive.

Iason chuckled. "What do you want to do then?" he inquired.

Riki produced a lopsided grin. "Dunno..." he teased.

The Blondie blinked slowly, his seductive gaze revealing his lust. "Riki," he whispered. "May I hold you?"

Surprised and a bit touched Iason had asked him, Riki nodded apprehensively. He pulled open his disheveled outfit, revealing more of himself. He was still afraid of being hurt, but after what Iason had done early, he didn't think there would be a threat, but he still asked anyways. "...be gentle?"

Iason leaned lower, planting feather light kisses to Riki's neck. He worked his way up and planted several more onto his face and then ended with three soft, sensual kisses to his lips. "I'll be very gentle," he promised. "I will not harm you. We'll do as much or as little as you want."

"...kay," Riki agreed, still a bit worried, but only mildly as his hazy mind floated in the memories of their night. He closed his eyes, trying to enjoy the feeling of Iason touching him. "Nnn..."

The Blondie slid his hands down the tanned chest, throwing back any lingering pieces of the ceremonial robe. One hand gently rolled a nipple in its fingertips while the other hand went lower to stroke the timid erection.

Riki flinched, grasping onto Iason's hand. "Wait...wait...!" he whimpered, fear constricting his chest as the hand slid past his hips to caress his arousal. He sat up, watching the loving administrations from the Blondie to calm himself down. "A...ah..."

Iason gently pumped the withering erection to life, doing the motions he knew Riki liked best. "It's all right, Riki," he whispered, looking up to the dark eyes. "Does this not feel good? Am I not being gentle?"

"Y...you are," Riki agreed, averting his gaze and screwing his eyes shut while trying to calm himself. "It's...it's just..." God, he was being such a pussy!

Iason softly caressed the tanned face with one hand, while still stroking Riki's erection before gliding up his body. "Look at me, Riki," he commanded. Riki inhaled a shaky breath, before he opened his eyes to look at the Blondie, appalled he was still frightened to the point of almost tearing up. Iason leaned closer to the mongrel and kissed him ever so gently. "Can you feel this, Riki? Can you feel the pleasure I am giving you?"

Riki exhaled then bit his lip, nodding as a tear escaped.

"I'll rewrite all of the pain you endured," Iason whispered, slinking back downwards and gently pushing the mongrel back to the bed. "I only want you to have pleasure, Riki."

"A...ah!" the mongrel gasped, twisting as he felt a hot tongue tease his portal. He attempted to escape, but stopped as gentle hands stroked his sides and then his hips. He took a deep breath, trying to accept the feelings; Iason was the one touching him, he had promised to be gentle. Iason was only pleasuring him. Iason would stop if he truly wanted to. Iason, Iason, Iason...

He unintentionally twisted away again, reaching out to grab onto Iason's arms. "Iason!" he cried out, his chest constricting with uncontrollable fear. "Iason!"

Immediately the Blondie was up, kissing the mongrel gently while stroking the teary face. "I'm here, Riki," he whispered. "I'm here. You are safe with me."

Was he though? He wished he was, but sometimes he wasn't sure of his safety when it came to Iason. Riki gulped, closing his eyes and finally forced his fear into the deepest part of himself. "I'm sorry...D...do it," he whispered.

Planting a trail of kisses down the tanned body, Iason made his way back down to Riki's entrance. He gently inserted his tongue back into the quivering portal, pleasing the mongrel in the way he knew best.

"Ah, ohh...!" Riki moaned, grasping onto the sheet with one hand while his other hand still reached for the Blondie, settling for a the silky locks. "Oh fuck..Iason...!"

Satisfied with the results of his efforts, he eyed up the panting mongrel. He crawled back onto the bed and brought Riki up into his arms, sitting him in his lap. "Riki, my love," Iason whispered into the mongrel's ear. "May I show you how much I love you?"

Riki calmed himself, trying to stop his thighs from shaking around Iason's body. But he realized it wasn't completely in fear, but also anticipation. "Do it. Do it now," Riki agreed, the words a mere whisper that almost went unheard.

Iason gently slid his hand down Riki's back and a finger into the smaller male, deciding to allow him to adjust more and experience a deeper penetration to prepare him. He pressed it deep, stroking the insides and sending Riki quivering and gasping. Smiling, he slid another finger inside, moving them in such a fashion as to tease, pleasure and further prepare him.

"Ah, uhh, please!" Riki moaned, his head pressing into Iason's nape as his penis stood tall, poking into Iason while secreting fluid profusely. "Please, please, Iason!"

The Blondie removed his fingers, gliding the dripping digits onto his erection that was rubbing against Riki's stomach. He then lifted Riki up and positioned himself in the crease of Riki's ass. "I'm entering you, Riki," he warned, pressing himself to the entrance.

Riki's body tensed as the immense erection stretched him open again. He cried out first in pain but then relief, a sob escaping his lips as he felt the familiarity of Iason within him. It was a feeling he had learned to accept and crave, and oh how his body had been craving this feeling!

Iason leaned into him, their hot bodies burning into each other. He kissed the tear stained cheeks, hoping they were not only fear. "Oh Riki," he moaned lowly as he pressed inside. "You feel amazing inside..."

"U...uhh," Riki whimpered, his nails digging into the Blondie's back. He was fighting back another wave of fear, a flashback of being brutally raped filling his mind. Needing something to anchor him to this reality, he tightened his hug around Iason. "H...help..."

Momentarily shocked by the move, Iason paused but regained himself. "I'm here, love," he whispered, still not moving within the mongrel until he had calmed down. "It's only me, Riki. Only me. Only I can love you this way."

Riki sniffled, accepting a kiss that the Blondie offered. He pushed back fiercely, nearly choking from the lack of oxygen and the tears dripping into his mouth. "I...mmf...Iason..."

"Yes, love?"

"M...mmm...move," he pleaded, pushing back against the Blondie. With panting breath, he looked up into the blue eyes brimming lust. "I need it...I need..."

Iason nodded, wrapping his arms around Riki in a loving embrace. His fingers of one hand rested in the mongrel's dark locks while the other wrapped around him tenderly. He slowly thrust himself up into Riki, remaining gradual with his motions. It was beyond pleasurable to be inside his precious pet again. He subtly inhaled the scent of his pet, the familiar smells arousing him further. He had missed this feeling, this intimacy with Riki and was going to take everything slowly so he could enjoy all of it.

Riki moved in sync with Iason, nearly crying from relief. He was safe again, safe in Iason's arms with Iason holding him tight. He was in a blissful state, and he didn't even care that he was showing it. "Ah, oh God...!" he moaned, throwing his head back as the Blondie slid into him, filling him to the brim with the intense heat and pressure he always provided. "Nnngh, Iason...Iason..."

"I'm here, Riki," he assured, continuing his languid but deep movements. He wiped the tears from Riki's face, planting a kiss on the spot where it was. "Don't cry, my love."

"Kuu..." Riki whimpered, more tears streaming from his eyes. He was a mess of emotions; relief, dulled fear, pleasure and happiness just from being held by Iason after all this time. He caught pressed his lips to Iason's slipping his tongue inside and gliding it around with the Blondie's in a soft, sensual way that caused him to shudder. Iason halted inside him as they eagerly drank of each others' sweetness, until Riki pulled back while panting with saliva dripping from his lips. He brought his face to Iason's neck, planting a soft kiss on the pale skin before whispering in a barely audible voice. "I love you..."

Iason looked up to the ceiling, a feeling of sheer happiness hitting him hard. He felt his throat tighten at the confession and embraced Riki tighter, kissing him all over his face and nape. "As do I," he whispered. "I have always loved you, Riki." He closed his eyes, relishing in the blissful moment with his beloved, praying that it wouldn't end.

"How dare you hide from me," Jupiter scolded.

Iason lazily opened his eyes, the feeling of Jupiter's mental presence causing a headache to attack his brain. 'I apologize, but I had to protect Riki until you knew the truth,' he answered solemnly, wincing in pain.

"You would sacrifice yourself and your connection to me over a pet?"

'He is my essence, Jupiter,' he calmly explained. 'Without him I am nothing, I am incomplete when he is absent.'

Jupiter remained quiet for a moment. "Are you certain of this?"

'Yes.' Again she was quiet, as if puzzled by the bold confession. Iason seized the opportunity to lay down his conditions. 'I will not return to you unless you agree to some terms to protect my relationship with him.'

"You dare challenge me, Iason?"

"Only to protect the one I love." He could feel Jupiter's hurt, his betrayal and now challenging. It made him want to apologize, but he knew it was now or never to define his special relationship with his pet.

"Very well, name your conditions."

'Firstly, Riki will no longer be my pet,' Iason started, planting a kiss on the mongrel's forehead and holding him close as he was laying on his chest. ' Secondly, he will bear a special status on the same level as an Elite. Thirdly, he will be my named as my pairing partner and therefore anything that belongs to me will be divided with him.' He paused to see if Jupiter was going to protest, then continued. 'And this will all be documented, publicly known and approved by you or I will not be returning to you or Amoi.' He knew it was risky to add the last part, but he had to use leverage.

There was a long silence as Jupiter seemed to digest and process everything. Finally after a painfully long minute of silence and a sharp pain in his brain, the Artificial Intelligence spoke. "You dare to use such methods against me, Iason," she scolded, then added. "I agree to your conditions. But you must agree to mine as well."

Iason felt relief and fear at that statement, but relaxed as the pain finally subsided from his head. 'Very well. What are your conditions?'

"Firstly, you will return on the shuttle I am sending to your location as we speak," Jupiter listed. "Secondly, you will have mandatory hearings with me every week. Thirdly, your pet will undergo training on Elite etiquette if he is to be in such a position. Fourthly, I want to examine him and implant the new status ID within him."

"I must be present for that, or I refuse."

"You do not trust me with him?"

"I trust no one with him, Jupiter."

She seemed to accept that precaution. "Very well. Are we at an agreement then for you to return?"

"We are," he confirmed.

"When you return, meet with me," she advised. "Our first hearing will commence at that time."

"Thank you, Jupiter." He felt her reply to him, then her presence vanish, leaving him with a warmth that seemed to rejuvenate his body and mind. He smiled and planted a kiss on Riki's nose, anxious to see how his beloved would react to this new set up.

Riki inhaled the air once more, enjoying the freshness that seemed to purify his soul. He was going to miss this place, but Iason had assured him that they would return, so he could live with that.

"Ready to go?" Iason inquired, slipping behind Riki and wrapping his arms around him.

"Yeah," Riki murmured, titling his head to catch the kiss that was waiting for him. "I still can't believe you managed to bargain with that old toaster." He glanced over at the shuttle, watching Cal hand off their final belongings which were then stored away.

Iason grinned. "Jupiter is a highly complex Artificial Intelligence, not a device that warms bread," he lightly scolded, sliding his hand up Riki's chest. "You'd better not say anything like that when we return. Now that you'll be of Elite status, you must treat Jupiter with respect."

"Yeah, yeah, yeah."

"I mean it, Riki."

"Whatever," Riki huffed, twisting around to look up at Iason. "You gotta give me time to adjust!"

Iason nodded, caressing Riki's nipple in one hand. "Very well, I'll teach you slowly."

Riki shivered. "Don't we have to board soon?" he questioned, leaning back into Iason.

"Yes," Iason agreed, bringing his administrations to a halt. "We'll continue then."

Riki shivered again, but in anticipation for that long trip home. He glanced back at their home, wondering if they'd ever come back and enjoy it. He truly did like it here and was very grateful for Iason bringing him here to recover. It helped him immensely and created many fond memories for him to reflect on. He took a deep breath, then looked back at Iason who was waiting to board.

Iason reached out his hand, taking Riki's into his own and leading him into the shuttle. "Our new life awaits us, love," he whispered, planting a kiss upon Riki's forehead and guiding him to his seat so the shuttle could begin to take them back to Amoi. They had no idea what kind of new surprises were awaiting their arrival.

A/N: I know it's short and it's the ending of this story. But it's not the ending of the rest of the story as you probably guessed. This is the only soft spot to end this...this...volume (?) of the series. As in next one...you're gonna be shocked at what has become of Amoi. Anyways, the story picks up right where we left off here. Please look forward to it! ❤︎ *bows*