The Tournament: Playing with Family -- Part 1
Gay, Incest, Sci-Fi/Fantasy, Adult, Brothers, Stepfather, Stepson, Uncle, Nephew, FTM Trans Man
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(This story is a companion to "The Tournament" available on Kindle but can also be read as a standalone. Enjoy!)
Alexei received a transmission from his brother Nikolai informing him that he would be arriving on space station Alpha-1 that afternoon. Alexei left the lab, where he worked as bio-chemist, early in order to meet Nikolai's personal transport at the VIP space dock. Nikolai, an imposing figure on his home world, was the current Grand Duke of Amalthea. He was taller than most with dark red hair and pale gold eyes. His younger brother, Alexei, was a Duke himself, but he much preferred his work on the space station to the life of a royal, which would have entailed things like visiting hospitals, serving on boards of charities and making special appearances at events like flower shows and horse jumping competitions. While a little shorter than his older brother, he had the same dark red hair and pale gold eyes. Their mother, the Dowager Duchess used to do those things but was banished to the country by her son, the Grand Duke, for her part in making Alexei's consort, Kellin, feel unwelcome at the palace a few months earlier.
Once Nikolai's ship had powered down, Alexei was allowed to approach it just as the door opened and the ramp was extended. He stepped out onto the platform and fell directly into his brother's waiting arms. "Niko!" Alexei exclaimed then pulled back. "It's so good to see you again so soon but what are you doing here?" Nikolai kissed his brother on the cheek then answered,
"I am here for a trade conference." Alexei was about to ask another question when Nikolai plowed ahead, "I know, the trade minister usually handles these things but he came down with a sudden case of Boolean flu and couldn't make it. So here I am!" A porter appeared with Nikolai's luggage and waited. Alexei He looked at the porter then asked, "Are you staying in one of the VIP pods?" Nikolai responded with,
"The VIP pods are all booked for the conference. Our representative was supposed to share accommodations with the trade minister from Jaikys-4 but I just don't think I can do that. The man is hairy and green," then he shivered at the thought of seeing him naked.
"Jaikishans are furry, not hairy, brother," Alexei corrected him.
"Whatever... so I was hoping to impose on you while I'm here." Alexei was surprised at that so he needed to make clear his living arrangements were tight. He doubted even Nikolai's luggage would fit in his living quarters.
"I would love to have you stay with me but be forewarned our quarters are not at all what you're used to." Nikolai chuckled and answered,
"That's okay, little brother, the three of us will make it work."
"Oh, that's right you don't know," Alexei began as they started walking to the lift (followed by the porter) which would take them to his and Kellin's pod. "Kellin isn't here. He's actually back on Amalthea. His grandfather took ill. The medics don't know what it is yet but he went back to help his grandmother with the farm while they wait to see if he gets better."
"I'm so sorry, Alex. You're right, I didn't know. The next time you talk to him, give him my best, will you?" Alexei nodded and replied,
"I will."
They arrived at the pod Alexei shared with his lover Kellin a short time later and Alexei told the porter to just pile the bags in the corner of the living area. Nikolai tipped him generously and he left. "So this is where you live? It's very..."
"Small?" Alexei offered.
"I was going to say cozy."
"That means small. I did warn you."
"So you did." Alexei's and Kellin's pod consisted of a seating area, a sleeping area, a walk-in wardrobe and a bathroom. It wasn't much but it was home to them. Nikolai took it all in and announced, "I like it! It suits you, even better than your quarters back at the palace. It's..."
"Cozy," Alexei offered. "I know. You said that before." Nikolai took his brother in his arms and gave him a proper kiss. The way he hadn't been able to when he arrived. Once Nikolai was finished, he pulled back and said,
"It's good to see you, little brother." Alexei was somewhat taken aback by Nikolai's sudden burst of affection. Yes, they were closer now than they'd ever been but their kisses had never lasted that long before, even back on Amalthea. This was a bit confusing for him but he didn't want to make a big deal out of it either, so he changed the subject,
"So you'll have to share the bed with me. Are you okay with that?"
"Of course, why wouldn't I be?" Then he moved to the bed, sat down then bounced on it. "Firm but not too firm. It should be fine. What time do you usually go to bed?"
"Around 22:00. I have to be up pretty early, 06:00."
"Wow that is early. That's fine I should probably get up early too. I'll want to get to the conference early, meet some of the trade ministers, that kind of thing." Then he looked around and didn't notice a dining table and chairs. "Where do you eat your meals?"
"Oh, we go down to the cafeteria. Are you planning on coming with me?"
"No, no, I'm eating breakfast with the ministers. I was just curious. Would you mind if I took a shower? I didn't have a chance this morning and I feel kind of... well." Alexei chuckled and replied,
"Of course not." He showed Nikolai the bathroom and said, "It's not like what you're used to at the palace. The water turns off automatically after ten minutes so you have to be quick." Nikolai was surprised at that but he figured he could do it if his brother could. He went into the bathroom, got undressed, into the shower then turned on the water. He soaped up quickly then rinsed off. He had even had time to wash his hair. When the water turned off, he was already done and quite proud of himself. As he dried himself off, he began to ask about Kellin's grandfather then he added, "So I was thinking, I could get in touch with my personal medic and ask him to look into Kellin's grandfather's case. What's his name?"
"Kayo Bream. You'd really do that?" Alexei replied.
"Of course," Nikolai said as he emerged from the bathroom still drying his hair. Alexei had been getting the bed ready so when he turned his head to face Nikolai, he was surprised to see his brother completely naked. "Oh my deity, Niko!"
"What?" he asked.
"I'm sorry, I haven't seen you naked since we were children. I was just shocked, that's all."
"You see naked athletes in the locker rooms at your Tsiaris-Angles matches all the time. Why is this different?"
"Because, dear brother, I didn't realize you were... you know..." he replied as he pointed at Nikolai's cock.
"Oh," he answered, then gave a little chuckle. "I am probably a little bigger than most men, but..."
"'A little bigger?' Niko, you're huge!" In fact, Nikolai's cock was longer and thicker than Alexei's by a lot. Nikolai chuckled again then stepped closer to his brother.
"You know father was just as big."
"He was? Wait, how do you know that?!" Nikolai sidestepped his brother then sat on the bed.
"I saw him... once. I walked in on Han bathing him. He was standing up in the tub, I assume to turn around so that Han could clean his royal ass, but before he could turn around I saw father at full mast. It was a sight to behold."
"Did he get angry?"
"No, he just asked me what I needed and of course by then I couldn't think of what had been so urgent just moments before, so I said it could wait."
"Wow, Niko!" was all Alexei could think of saying at that revelation. Then he added, "I wished... oh never mind." Nikolai knew what he was going to say, so he patted the spot on the bed next to him and once Alexei was seated, he placed a hand on Alexei's knee and said,
"I know you were never as close to him as you would have liked. And he paid more attention to me, not because he preferred me over you, but because he was grooming me to be his heir. I assure you it was nothing against you. He loved you in his own way." Strangely enough, that made Alexei feel a little better even if it didn't make up entirely for all the lonely times growing up with an absentee father and brother and a religious zealot for a mother. And as if reading Alexi's mind he added, "And I want to apologize for not being there for you. It must have been so lonely for you growing up." Alexei looked into his brother's eyes and saw him welling up.
"Niko, thank you for saying that," then a single tear escaped and slid down Nikolai's cheek. "Niko," he said as he embraced his brother, "please don't be sad. I had my schooling, then training and my tournaments. I'm happy with the way things turned out. I never would have met Kellin if I hadn't spent all those hours training which eventually led me to the tournament where I met him." Nikolai pulled back and asked,
"Are you sure?"
"Yes, dear brother, I'm sure." Nikolai attempted a smile but only half succeeded. "Now why don't we get in bed and get some sleep. 06:00 comes awfully early. Nikolai managed the other half of his smile and that caused Alexei to smile back. "Did you bring nightwear to sleep in?"
"I did but I have no idea which bag it's packed in. Neto packed them for me, so your guess is as good as mine." Nikolai knew very well in which bag his valet had packed his nightwear, he just didn't want to wear them. "May I borrow a pair of yours?" Alexei laughed at the absurdity.
"Niko, you'd never fit into them, you know that. Besides, Kellin and I never wear nightclothes to bed. We got out of the habit a while back." And that was just what Nikolai was hoping to hear.
"Oh, well I can sleep in the nude too then," Nikolai declared. Alexei chuckled inwardly at that statement, then got up and began to undress. He went into the bathroom then emerged a few minutes later. Nikolai hadn't moved from his previous position sitting on the end of the bed.
"I thought you'd be in bed already," Alexei observed.
"I didn't know which side of the bed you like to sleep on," Nikolai admitted.
"Ah, I usually sleep on the left but if you..." he began, but Nikolai responded,
"That's good because I sleep on the right." They each climbed into bed then Alexei turned out the lumens and turned over. "Goodnight, Alex."
"Night, Niko," Alexei replied then drifted off to sleep. It took Nikolai a little longer but eventually he fell asleep as well.
(to be continued in Part 2)