Young Gaijin

Young Gaijin 03 By David (DAG1064@aol.com)

Author's Notes: This story is fiction. All characters and situations depicted are not real.

Young Gaijin 03

The Voyage

The ship's crew and the troop of samurai stood at attention at the grey dawn the next morning. Josh looked them over and nodded. He walked past the dock and down to the water's edge. He crouched at the water's edge and scooped up some of the ocean water and rubbed it on his face. The cold salty water stung his face as it chilled his face. Josh closed his eyes and smiled. He was back with the ocean once again and it felt good. He stood up and walked back to the dock and joined Kimi and Kinzuburo.

"What was that about?" Kimi asked.

"A kind of ritual among sailors before they leave on a voyage, kind of a good luck thing," Josh explained. "Besides, it feels good to be back with the ocean again."

Hiro turned to Josh. "The men are ready. Is the word given?"

"The word is given. Every man to his station," Josh ordered.

Immediately the men filed onto the ship and took their places. The rowers sat in their places ready for the signal to be given. Josh was the last on board.

"Cast off!" he ordered.

The men on the docks untied the lines and tossed them to the men in the bow and stern.

"Push off, steady as she goes!" Josh commanded.

The oarsmen on the left side carefully pushed the galley away from the dock and put the oars in the water. Josh turned to the drummer.

"Set an easy pace, please. No need to wear out the men," Josh said.

The man smacked the drum hard to gain the oarsmen's attention and then started a slow drumming. The oarsmen matched the drumbeats, dipping the oars in the water and moving the ship away from the land. The ship was under way.

Josh walked around the ship and inspected every thing carefully. Every thing indeed was in it's place and Josh was pleased. He ended his tour at the rudder and inspected the map that Kinzuburo had in his library. It was very accurate, right down to the minutes and other markings. Josh would have no problem following it. He wished he had a few spyglasses and a sextant to use. He decided the next port they stopped at he would go ashore and try to locate some of them. He mulled over the information they had gotten on the pirates movements. According to information, they were traveling around the island of Shikoku, raiding smaller villages, stealing food, water, and sake, raping the women and girls, killing the men who tried to fight them, and putting the torch to the villages. They had laid over at Matsuyama for nearly a week, and now they had crossed the Inland Sea and were raiding villages along the coast of Honshu. If Josh was reading the map right, it would be at least three day's journey to Matsuyama. Josh hoped the winds would come up later in the day. It would give the rowers a chance to rest. He sat down in the Captain's chair and let his mind wander. He thought of home, the men on the Hound, coming here, meeting Kimi, becoming his lover, becoming Kinzuburo's catamite, his training to become Samurai, and Kinzuburo adopting him. Never in his life did he ever dream all this would happen, but it did and Josh was grateful to the fates.

The winds did come up mid morning and Josh ordered the sails raised. The oarsmen cheered and Josh smiled. Once the sails were in place, the oars were shipped and stowed, and the oarsmen set about making sure their area was clean and spotless. Josh nodded at their efforts. He turned and joined Kinzuburo and Kimi for lunch. The talk around the ship was of the pirates. Josh noted one samurai had been cleaning each arrowhead as if he was anticipating battle.

"Him? He's one of our Lord's top archers. He can hit a tiny target yards away," Kimi informed Josh.

"Good. He fits in my battle plans perfectly," Josh said.

Kimi grinned. "Good. Many of our Lord's battles have been won because of him."

"Do you think he would teach me how to shoot arrows?" Josh asked.

Kimi grinned. "His name is Kotake. You can ask him."

Josh approached him and bowed. "Kotake-san, would you teach me archery?"

Kotake bowed. "I would be honored to teach you."

Josh sat down on the deck next to Kotake as he pulled out his bow. For the next hour he taught Josh how the bow works, the proper positions to shoot the arrows, and showed him a bow he was in the process of carving. Josh admired it and then handed it back.

"It's beautiful," he said.

Kotake bowed. "Thank you."

"Thank you for the lesson," Josh said.

"When we land somewhere I will then have you shoot a few times to get the feel of it. After this mission is over, I would be glad to take you on as a regular student. A samurai must be proficient with many weapons," Kotake smiled.

"Yes sir!" Josh grinned.

Kinzuburo had been standing behind them. "Kotake is right. A samurai must be able to fight with any weapon he can. I therefore order you to train with him."

Josh bowed. "Yes Father."

"Now then let us see to the ship. Night is coming," Kinzuburo said.

Josh inspected the map and decided on a stopping point for the night. They turned the ship inland and reached what looked like a little cove. Josh ordered the sails secured and the anchor dropped. He set the guard before turning in. Tomorrow would be a long day.

They were on the move again at first light. Luck was on their side and they had a fair wind that day. Josh was pleased and so were the oarsmen. The sky was clear, not a cloud in sight. Even Kinzuburo was in a good mood. The day wore on, every man alert and watching the sea for any sign of the ship. It wasn't until noon that someone spotted something. The cry went up and Josh raced to the man's position. He shaded his eye and looked in the direction indicated. Sure enough, there was a tiny brown speck on the horizon. Josh chewed his bottom lip for a moment and then made his decision.

"Every man to his station," he called out.

Everyone moved quickly to his assigned spot. Preparations were made. Josh watched Kotake stand at the railing with his bow with an arrow nocked in the string ready to go. Josh pointed to the speck in the distance and the helmsman turned the galley towards it. Josh paced the deck as they got closer to it. He went to the main mast and climbed it, the samurai and Kinzuburo watching in amazement. Josh shaded his eyes once more and looked at the brown speck that was becoming the outline of a ship. According to the map, they were fairly close to the eastern shores of Honshu. It warned of rocks and sandbars in one of the areas by Honshu. The closer they got to it, the more it became apparent it was a ship. Josh came down the mast and joined the samurai at the railing. For some reason the ship looked familiar to Josh. He couldn't figure out why. The Hound had been lost at the southern tip of Japan. He wished he had a spyglass to look it over. They were close enough now to see what remained of the mast. It was very obvious it had been through a storm. Something slipped over the backside as the ship moved. An English flag unfurled its self, along with a flag identifying it as the Hound. Josh stood rooted to the deck. He could feel his heart pounding wildly in his chest as he struggled to find the words.

"My God," he said, "It's the Hound."

"Are you sure?" Kimi said softly.

"Yes. I recognize that flag anywhere. It's her," Josh said.

They watched the Hound shift as they got closer. Josh immediately made up his mind.

"Drop the sails and tie up to her. I'm going aboard," Josh said.

The crew scurried about and dropped the sails and tied the galley to the ship. Josh carefully climbed the side using the wood pegs that stuck out of her. Once he got his feet on the deck he took a deep breath and let it go. He never though he'd be standing on her again. Memories washed over him. He shook himself out of them and dropped a rope ladder over the side. There was work to do.

They spent an hour on her, gathering the things Josh told the crew he wanted. He raided the captain's cabin and carried off the captain's log, the secret rutter (a book that the pilots wrote in to record their journeys in and where they went), several spyglasses, two sextants, and a compass. Josh had been overjoyed to find them. The ship also carried a cargo of guns. Josh ordered the crates be tied or chained to the timbers.

"There's no honor in these things," Josh explained. "I lost my father to one of these things. They scare me."

Kinzuburo nodded. The ship's strong room was stripped of the treasure they contained. Josh graciously gave it to Lord Kinzuburo. "Please use this wealth to help people."

They also found bolts of silk and cotton cloth, and other things that could be used for trade. They were carefully packed away on board the galley. Josh discovered the Hound was taking on water. He made the decision to send her to the bottom. Ropes were attached to the galley from the Hound and the oarsmen with help from the samurai, managed to pull her off the sandbar. As soon as it was obvious the Hound was sinking, the ropes were cut and she was set adrift. Josh watched her sink slowly into the sea.

"A fitting end for her," Josh said as he saluted her.

The flags unfurled one last time and showed their colors before sinking beneath the surface. Kinzuburo clapped Josh on the shoulder.

"You did the right thing, my son. Let her rest peacefully," he said.

Josh nodded and turned to watch the crew take their place once more.

"Raise sails and let's get going," Josh ordered.

They were under way once more.

A Sea Battle

Thanks to Josh finding the spyglasses, sextants, and compass, they were able to plot their course much more efficiently.

"This is an amazing device," Kinzuburo said, looking at the sextant while Kimi examined a spyglass.

"Yes it is," Josh said. "No ship should ever be with out one."

It was now the third day out and they hadn't seen anything yet. Josh had decided to cut across the Inland sea to see if they could catch the pirates quicker. They stopped at a few towns and made inquiries. They hadn't been there yet. There was no doubt they were sailing towards them. The samurai were ready to go. The battle plan had been set up and agreed to. A small brazier was set up on the deck for the fire arrows that would be shot in the sails, on the deck, and in through the portholes where the cannon would be. Josh took a turn around the deck to survey the battle stations. He had been in a sea battle once before so he had an idea of what to expect.

The alarm went up around noon. Josh raced to the bow and looked through the spyglass at the approaching ship. She matched the description.

"All hands to battle stations!" Josh called out.

All the samurai took their places and got ready. Josh ordered the sails dropped, and they were quickly dropped and stowed. The oarsmen took their places. Kotake the lead archer stood tall and at the ready. His job was to fire the fire arrows in through the cannon flaps. The other archers were to target the sails and the upper deck. Josh chewed his bottom lip nervously. This was it. He was about to command his first sea battle.

"Ho! Captain of the ship! Prepare to be boarded!" came the cry from the other ship as it came towards them.

"Like hell I will! I'll see you to the nine hells first!" Josh yelled back in English.

Kimi translated.

"Your Mother!" the man shouted back.

They were very close now, the archers clearly in range. Josh had most of them hide, leaving just a few out in the open.

"Is that all you got, piss ant?" the voice roared.

An arrow hit the deck next to Josh. The first shot had been fired.

"Archers to your marks, pick your targets, and fire!" Josh yelled in Japanese.

All of the archers popping up and shooting off their first volley took the pirates by surprise. Josh watched Kotake fire arrow after arrow through the cannon flaps efficiently. He heard screams from inside the ship and knew they had found their marks. Josh whipped off his kimono and tied his Katana to his back and scrambled up the mast. Grabbing a rope, he swung out over the pirate ship and dropped onto the deck. Three men turned to face him. Josh drew his Katana, raised it over his head, screamed a battle cry, and charged. The battle got under way.

It was over in fifteen minutes. The planning had been perfect. The archers covered the samurai climbing the side of the ship as Josh kept as many of the enemy busy as he could. He had learned his lessons well. He was moving fast and efficiently, taking on the enemy and cutting them down. The main door flew open and a man dragging a little boy emerged. Josh recognized the boy at once.

"Ricky!" he yelled.

The brown haired boy turned at the sound. He recognized Josh immediately.

"Josh! Help me!" the little boy screamed.

Josh charged the man holding Ricky. The man dropped the little ten year old and charged Josh. Both of them met and swords clanged. Josh's was made of very hard steel, and it broke the man's sword easily. He swore as he turned, blocking a man holding a crossbow that fired at that second. The arrow that was meant for Josh slammed into the man's back, coming out the chest. The man fell on the deck dead. Josh could feel the wood under his feet getting hot. It was time to leave.

"Retreat! This ship is going to blow!" Josh yelled.

He ran for the rail of the bigger ship with Ricky at his side. He grabbed the little boy's hand as he grabbed another rope. They swung out over the water and towards the galley's mast. Josh wrapped his legs around the mast as Ricky grabbed a rope on the galley. The samurai that had gone aboard the pirate ship climbed back onto the galley. Josh dropped to the deck and began yelling orders.

"Raise sails! Man the oars! Get us out of here!" he yelled.

All the samurai and oarsmen hurried to comply. As the galley pulled away, the sails were raised and the wind caught them, pushing the galley faster. The sound of the first explosion reached their ears. Josh looked at the ship. He guessed they were far enough away not to get caught in the explosion. They had gotten a hundred yards away when she blew. Wood flew in every direction as the pirate ship was destroyed. The threat to the coastal cities was ended. The crew and the samurai cheered loudly as Josh smiled. He turned to Ricky and smiled at the little boy.

"Gentlemen, I'd like to introduce Ricky. He comes from my country as well. We were together on a ship prior to my joining the Hound," Josh introduced Ricky.

Ricky looked up at Josh. "What did you say?"

"I told them who you were," Josh said, switching to English. "I'll explain every thing later. Right now I have a job to do."

Josh walked around the ship and surveyed it. There was very little damage and no injuries. Josh then looked at a map and charted his current position. They weren't too far from a city so Josh ordered the course change and they sailed for it. There were people to inform and reports to be sent to Kyoto. Then they would head home.

Homecoming

As they rounded the point, Josh could see festive decorations on the dock stretching into town. He smiled.

"We sure have much to celebrate," he said to Kimi.

Kimi sighed. "That we do. You brought everyone home alive."

"That certainly makes me happy," Josh said. "I was wondering what to do with Ricky. Looks like that problem got solved."

They looked to see Ricky sitting in Kinzuburo's lap. The boy was sleeping in Kinzuburo's arms, a smile on his face.

"Think we can turn him into a Samurai?" Kimi asked.

"We can try," Josh answered.

They were getting closer to the docks. Smaller boats had put out and were surrounding the galley. Families were calling out to their husbands, fathers, brothers, uncles, and cousins. The men were waving back. Josh stood up on the top deck and ordered the sails to be dropped. Ricky woke as the boat dropped speed. His sudden appearance surprised people. They pointed to the brown longhaired, green-eyed boy as Ricky looked at them wide eyed. Josh and Kimi laughed as Kinzuburo chuckled. The oarsmen took their places and Josh was about to give the order to make for the dock when a number of ropes landed on the bow deck. Josh grinned and ordered the ropes tied to the bow. The oarsmen stowed the oars and came up to the railing. Kotake picked up Ricky and placed him on his big broad shoulders as the little boy shrieked delightedly. The smaller boats pulled them to the dock and the dockhands secured the galley. The gangplank was moved into place and Kinzuburo disembarked first. Josh turned and dismissed the crew. Then he ordered a guard to be setup on the galley to protect the things that had been taken off the Hound. Josh left the ship and joined the line of samurai to escort Kinzuburo back to the castle. Josh saw Kotake swing Ricky off his shoulders and place him in the palaquin with Lord Kinzuburo. At Hiro's signal, the line started marching off.

"Home again," Josh sighed.

"Thank God," Kimi said.

"What I want is a hot bath and bed," Josh said.

"Definitely," Kimi agreed.

They marched through the town and to the castle. A smaller group of samurai escorted the palaquin into the inner courtyard of the castle and stopped. Hiro opened the palaquin and Kinzuburo stepped out with Ricky behind him. He dismissed everyone and motioned to Josh and Kimi.

"Let's go have a bath and have a little dinner before bed. We can deal with every thing tomorrow. Hiro, please see to it the guards are in place until we can deal with the cargo," Kinzuburo instructed.

"As my Master commands," Hiro said, bowing.

Kinzuburo led Josh, Kimi, and Ricky up to their personal quarters and to the bathhouse. Ricky blinked at the sight of the benches and the buckets of hot water. He watched Josh, Kimi, and Kinzuburo strip down naked. Josh turned to Ricky.

"Get naked Ricky. You're having a bath," Josh said.

"Do I have to?" he whined, screwing up his face.

Josh translated what Ricky had said. Kinzuburo laughed as he sat down on the bench.

"Tell his yes, he has to. I don't like stinky little boys in my bed," Kinzuburo said.

Josh translated what Kinzuburo said. "Trust us, Ricky. It's not that bad. You'll feel better afterwards."

Kinzuburo held out his hand to the little boy. Ricky took it and Kinzuburo gently pulled him close and began to ladle the warm water over the little boy. Ricky squealed as the water ran down his body, getting him wet. Kinzuburo began to soap him up, washing him gently. He took hold of the small penis and gently pulled the foreskin back from the head of the preteen penis. He gently washed the exposed head, cleaning the deposits there away. Ricky had his eyes closed and his little penis grew erect. Josh guessed it to be four inches. Ricky sighed in pleasure as his body shuddered. Apparently he had a dry come. Kinzuburo rinsed him off and placed him in the tub to soak. Ricky sighed as the warm water enveloped his body. Josh and Kimi teamed up and washed Kinzuburo clean. After he slipped into the tub and pulled Ricky on his lap, Josh and Kimi washed each other. They joined Kinzuburo and Ricky in the tub a moment later. After bath, they dressed in loose kimonos and took some dinner in the main chamber before retiring to their bed. Ricky snuggled down in Kinzuburo's arms and dropped off to sleep immediately. He had gotten over his fear of Kinzuburo.

"Good night, my sons. Sleep well," Kinzuburo said.

Josh and Kimi kissed each other and snuggled up together. Before long everyone was deep in sleep. Tomorrow would be a long day.

Josh was the first to wake up the next morning. He stretched and sat up, yawning. He stood up and stretched once more and then went to the bathroom. Ricky came in a moment later and relieved himself as Josh shook off.

"Hey Ricky. How are you doing?" Josh asked, ruffling the boy's long hair.

Ricky looked up and grinned at the older teen. "Good now. Thanks for rescuing me."

Josh hugged the younger boy. "You're welcome. I hope you like living with us here."

"I know I will," Ricky said as they walked out of the bathroom together.

Lord Kinzuburo sat up and smiled as he saw the little boy standing there in all of his glory. He motioned for Ricky to come over to him. Ricky walked over and Lord Kinzuburo picked up the long strip of cloth that was the mawashi and tied it tight on Ricky. He nodded satisfied it was on properly. Ricky ran his hands over it, inspecting it as Kimi tied Josh's on him and then watched Josh tie one on Kimi.

"This feels kind of neat," Ricky said.

Josh laughed. "I think so, too!"

Josh translated what Ricky had said and Lord Kinzuburo and Kimi smiled.

"The little one is right. They are neat. It was all I ever wore up to the day I turned ten. Then I started wearing kimonos once I began my Samurai training. Since it is the summer months, he can wear just that until winter comes. Then we'll get him into a kimono. Kimi and Josh, try and teach the little one our language if you can," Kinzuburo ordered.

Both teens bowed. "Yes Lord."

Kinzuburo stood up and Kimi dressed him for the day in a plain light summer kimono and tied his belt in place. He turned and presented Kinzuburo with his swords, which Kinzuburo tucked into his belt properly.

"Now let's go have breakfast and then see to the galley. If I know Hiro, he'll have organized the village to help unload every thing and get it stored properly," Kinzuburo said.

The two teens and the boy followed Kinzuburo down to the throne room and had a breakfast of fruit, tea, and yogurt. Ricky stared at the fresh fruit and smacked his lips. Kinzuburo laughed and motioned for the little boy to sit on his lap and he fed Ricky the fruit one piece at a time. Ricky even sucked the juice off the man's fingers. After breakfast, Kinzuburo led the way to the galley moored in the harbor. Kotake joined them, taking Ricky's hand in his. Kotake was falling for the little boy and everyone knew it. Kinzuburo could tell by the way the man kept looking at Ricky. He pulled Josh aside for a word.

"It so happens that Kotake knows English very well, having learned it in Kyoto. Do you think Ricky would be upset if he went to live with Kotake? The man does not have a son, having lost his son four years ago when the earth moved violently. He could teach Ricky many things and love him," Kinzuburo said.

Josh scratched his chin. "I'll talk to Ricky. Seems to me Ricky likes Kotake a lot."

Kinzuburo smiled. "I think both of them like each other very much."

Josh asked Ricky if he wanted to go down to the beach and touch the waves coming in. Kotake let Ricky go and Josh took Ricky down to the water's edge. He looked over his shoulder and saw Kinzuburo talking to Kotake. He saw Kotake bow and he knew the man had agreed to be Ricky's new father. Josh turned to Ricky and grinned as he watched the little boy jump the incoming waves.

"Ricky? Come up here for a minute. I want to ask you something," Josh called.

Ricky dashed up to Josh and stood in front of him.

"I noticed you like being with that man. Do you like him?" Josh asked.

Ricky grinned. "He's a nice guy, I like him a lot."

"Would you want to go and live with him, be his little boy?" Josh asked Ricky.

Ricky got excited. "I can? He wants me to live with him?"

Josh looked up to see Kotake coming.

"Why don't you ask him yourself?" Josh said, pointing to Kotake.

Ricky raced up to the man and Josh watched him pick Ricky up. A moment later Ricky threw his arms around the man's neck and hugged him tight. Josh felt warm inside. He was truly happy for Ricky and he knew Kotake would love him a great deal. He stood up and walked past the new father and son and went up to the dock. He joined Kinzuburo, Kimi, and Hiro. All of them watched Kotake set Ricky down on his feet, take the little boy's hand, and lead him down the beach.

"He'll be a good father to the boy, Sire. I feel it deep in my soul," Hiro said.

Kinzuburo turned to Hiro. "I know he will, old friend. I know he will."

A scribe walked up to them and bowed. "The inventory is done, my Lord."

Kinzuburo turned to the man and examined the list.

Night of Pleasure

Kinzuburo sighed as he got out of the steaming hot tub. It had been a long day and he was tired. He had watched as the cargo had been separated and put inside the proper storehouses. He wondered where Josh and Kimi were. He had not seen them since they left for their classes. Josh and Kimi went to a school inside the castle taught by an aging Samurai who had decided with Kinzuburo's blessing that all Samurai boys and teens needed to learn their numbers, writing, and other things needed for their day to day lives. After that, Kimi and Josh went to their fighting classes that were taught by different Samurai warriors in certain things. Kotake had started teaching archery and Josh didn't waste any time getting into that class. Both boys had left the class grounds after a long day and dragged themselves into their family quarters now that they were Kinzuburo's sons. Both of them washed each other in the bath, soaked in the tub, and rubbed each other down. Then they had a bright idea after seeing Kinzuburo enter the castle. They listened to him in the bath and patiently waited for him to come into the room. Tonight they planned to give him pleasure.

First stop would be the massage table for a rub down and then the bed. There they would team up and give him pleasure. When the door to the room opened, they looked up to see Kinzuburo standing there. Both of them stood up and walked over to their father, Lord, and Master. Josh took his left hand and Kimi took his right and they led him to the table after the door was closed. They helped Kinzuburo onto the table and began giving him the rubdown. Kinzuburo closed his eyes and groaned as he felt their hands work his sore, tired muscles. Both boys worked his backside for a bit, Josh working the left side and Kimi working the right side. Both teens started working at the top of his head and slowly worked their way down his body. Every now and then they would offer him some cool tea to drink and then continue the rub down. When they reached his feet and worked the bottoms of the feet with their thumbs, they had Kinzuburo turn over and rest a bit before starting in on his front side. Josh could feel the cords of muscle under Kinzuburo's flesh. He knew beyond a doubt that Kinzuburo was a strong man and could give another man a good fight.

Both teens worked to rub down Kinzuburo's front. The man had his eyes closed and he had a smile on his face. He was enjoying the pleasure his two sons were giving him. He felt their fingers work his tired aching muscles and sighed in pleasure. The two teens left him alone for a bit to rest and relax as they planned his pleasure in the bed. They helped him off the table and to their bed. They settled Kinzuburo against a stack of pillows and then tied his hands and feet to the futon frame. Kinzuburo smiled as he realized what they were up to. Josh grinned.

"Relax and let us do the work, Father. I hope you enjoy yourself," Josh said.

Both teens got on each side of Kinzuburo and gave him kisses on his face as they started touching him like a lover does to his beloved. Kinzuburo shivered in anticipation from the pleasure he knew was about to happen. Kimi and Josh moved down his face slowly, kissing as they went. Kinzuburo sighed as they found his pleasure points on his neck and kissed them and sucked on them, getting him aroused. Then they worked their way down to his chest. Their hands were pulling and gently twisting Kinzuburo's nipples, making the man moan in heat. Then they bent down and began sucking on the man's nipples, making his cry out in pleasure. Both of them licked and sucked on the hard nipples giving Kinzuburo so much pleasure. Their hands wandered up and down Kinzuburo's torso, fingertips hitting pleasure points and giving him much more pleasure. Hands found an erect cock and eagerly handled it, giving Kinzuburo even more pleasure. Both teens licked their way down to the erect cock and eagerly licked it, each teen taking a turn at licking it. Kinzuburo groaned and shivered in ecstasy as he felt their tongues licking his cock. Josh and Kimi both took turns sucking on Kinzuburo's ample cock, each boy taking the member down their throat and sucking hard on it. They backed off just before Kinzuburo got to his breaking point. Both teens grinned at each other.

"You ready, brother?" Kimi asked Josh.

"Oh, of course. It will be a pleasure to have Father's big pole up inside of me," Josh grinned as Kinzuburo groaned in anticipation of having his cock inside Josh.

Josh had prepped himself in advance and now he straddled Kinzuburo's waist as Kimi took hold of the big man cock and directed it into Josh's wet asshole. Josh eased himself down on the massive pole, feeling the large head open him up and move inside, going past the ring of anal muscle. Josh sighed once he was firmly mounted on Kinzuburo's cock. Kinzuburo smiled as Josh rested from his exertions.

"Good job my son," he said.

Josh sighed and relaxed, allowing more of Kinzuburo's cock to slip deeper inside of him.

"I've been using the plug to stretch myself, Father. I wanted you to be able to get inside me with no problems," Josh said.

"Good boy," Kinzuburo nodded, very pleased. "Now ride me."

Josh did just that, rising and falling on Kinzuburo's cock that was very firmly lodged in his ass. He kept going as Kinzuburo groaned and thrust his hips upward as Josh came down on his cock. Both man and boy were enjoying the pleasure. Kinzuburo could feel his cock rubbing against the rectal walls of Josh's ass. Josh could feel the massive cock move inside his ass and he loved the feeling. Kinzuburo suddenly felt himself getting ready to cum.

"Going... I'm going, my son!" he gasped as the moment of the Rain and the Clouds was upon him.

Josh tilted his head back, shivered, and moaned loudly. That was enough for Kinzuburo. He felt his cock shoot his cum deep into Josh's ass and cried out in joy.

"Feels so good... to go inside you," he whimpered, straining against his bonds wanting to take Josh's hips in his hands and fuck the boy in a wild frenzy.

Josh used his anal muscle to squeeze Kinzuburo's cock for every drop of mancum from it. Kinzuburo continued to thrust himself into Josh as he rolled his head from side to side. He finally stopped cumming and sighed in relief. He relaxed as his cock went soft and popped out of Josh. Kimi helped Josh lie down on his back and then untied Kinzuburo. The man immediately rolled over and kissed Josh gently on the lips.

"Thank you for making me happy, son. I love you," Kinzuburo said.

Josh smiled as he returned the kiss. Kinzuburo reclined on the pillows and sighed. He drifted off to sleep as Kimi cleaned him off. He watched Josh move his legs and he became concerned.

"Are you alright, brother?" he asked Josh.

Josh smiled. "I'm okay, love. He didn't hurt me thanks to the special preparations."

Kimi smiled in relief. "That's good. Do you feel like pillowing with me?"

Josh grinned. "How can I turn down an offer like that from my brother and lover?"

Kimi smiled as he chuckled.

After covering up Kinzuburo, both teens unrolled another futon and set it up. Both lay down on it and faced each other. Josh reached out and touched Kimi on his cheek. Kimi smiled as he saw love for him inside Josh's eyes.

"I love you," he said.

He saw tears in Josh's eyes and knew that the teen was feeling. Both of them moved into an embrace and deep kissed each other, their tongues feeling the other's. Kimi began to explore Josh's body with fingertips, mouth, and tongue. He felt Josh's fingers wander over his won body. Both of them felt good about being there with the other. Their naked bodies pressed against each other's as they continued to make love to each other. Their passion for each other knew no limits or bounds. They tasted each other's nipples, giving to the other great pleasure. They moved into a sixty-nine and sucked each other's cocks, causing each to feel even more pleasure. They enjoyed sharing their bodies with each other and giving themselves to their father. They loved each other just as much as they loved Kinzuburo. Josh tasted Kimi's precum in his mouth and it was a sweet nectar from Kimi's penis. Kimi worked just as hard on Josh's cock, tasting his precum. Kimi felt himself on the verge of cumming and quickly decided he wanted to cum inside Josh's ass. He broke away and looked into Josh's eyes. Josh instantly knew what Kimi wanted.

Josh rolled onto his back and pulled his legs back and presented Kimi with his gate. The pink fleshy gate winked at Kimi a few times.

"Make love to me, brother. Become one with me," Josh whispered.

Kimi got on hands and knees and crawled to and over Josh. Both kissed each other before Kimi took hold of his teen cock and slowly pushed it into Josh. Josh's hole had ample time to close up after the fucking he had taken from Kinzuburo's ample cock, so now it felt tight to Kimi. Both teens groaned as Kimi slowly entered Josh. Josh gently squeezed Kimi's cock with his rectal muscle, helping Kimi to enjoy his pleasure. For Kimi the real pleasure was to be inside the one he loved. Kimi loved only two people in his life, his brother/lover Josh and his father/master Kinzuburo. Kimi cried as he fucked Josh, his feelings spinning wildly out of control. He felt the ripples racing through his cock and he knew he had experienced Rain and the Clouds once more. He listened to josh moan in ecstasy and knew Josh was happy once more. After Kimi pulled out of Josh, both of them held each other and cried together. Josh kissed Kimi's tears away and smiled at him.

"Thank you my brother. I love you," Josh said.

Kimi smiled. "You're welcome, brother. Make love to me, please. Become one with me once more."

Josh gently laid Kimi on his back and tenderly prepared Kimi for the lovemaking. He slipped his cock into Kimi's fleshy gate, feeling his cock open Kimi up as it sank inside his love and brother. Kimi closed his eyes and moaned softly as Josh made love to him. Kimi loved to feel Josh's cock deep inside of him. Josh kept thrusting his cock deeper into Kimi, feeling Kimi's anal muscle squeeze his cock tight on each in thrust. He felt the feelings rise until they got too much for him. The moment was upon him and he cried out in ecstasy as he shot his cum deep into Kimi. Kimi writhed underneath Josh as he felt the ripples pass through his anal muscle and into him.

"Yes," he moaned. "Fill me up, lover."

Josh did just that, filling Kimi's bowels up with nearly two week's worth of stored up sperm. Both teens sighed as the pleasure receded and Josh ceased his ejaculation. Kimi took Josh into his arms and both of them kissed each other passionately. Josh slowly pulled out of Kimi and both of them lay down together and pulled the covers over them. Kimi snuggled up in Josh's arms.

"Thank you brother. I love you very much," Kimi whispered just as they drifted off to sleep together.

Morning After

Kinzuburo woke with the dawn, as was his habit to do so. He sat up and yawned and then looked around for the boys. He saw them sleeping together, arms around each other with smiles on their faces. It warmed his heart and made him happy to see them sleeping together. If someone had told him a year ago he'd be pillowing a Gaijin boy he would have thought them crazy. But yet here he was, a father to a Gaijin boy and pillowing him as well. He shook his head and sighed.

"It can only be karma," he thought to himself as he rose from his bed and went into the bathroom to perform his morning ritual.

When he came back into the room, the teens were already awake and sitting up in their bed. Kinzuburo gazed at them with a smile on his face.

"Good morning my sons. Sleep well?" he asked.

Kimi stood up and stretched. Kinzuburo admired the lithe teen as he stretched his body.

"Yes Father, we slept very well. Let us dress you for the day ahead," Kimi said.

Josh stood up and stretched and then helped Kimi dress Kinzuburo for the day. Kinzuburo left their quarters to go down to breakfast as the teens took care of their own needs and dressed. They arrived at the breakfast table and bowed. Kinzuburo motioned for them to sit down and join him. They sat down and ate their breakfast and waited for Kinzuburo to instruct them on their duties for the day.

"School as usual, my sons. Then come and see me after your fighting classes. I am going to review the cargo once more in the storehouses to make sure the lists are accurate," Kinzuburo informed them.

"Yes Father," both teens bowed to him as they left the table.

They raced to their classes and joined the other Samurai boys for their lessons. The girls were taught in another classroom. Kinzuburo thought they should have the same opportunities as well. He wanted his people to be smart and intelligent people.

Kinzuburo stood up from the breakfast table as Hiro walked in.

"Good morning my Lord," the old man bowed.

"Good morning my friend," Kinzuburo greeted Hiro. "Shall we get started?"

Hiro bowed and led the way out of the room.

The day proved to be a busy one. School ran from eight in the morning to noon. After an hour lunch, all the Samurai boys went to their fighting classes from one to five. The dojo master was a hard teacher to please and there was a reason for it. He wanted every Samurai boy to be well trained and to be able to win any fight they got into. Josh had seen the man fight in the sea battle and knew the man was someone not to be crossed. In fact, Josh had a great deal of respect for the man. The dojo master, Kantabe had admired Josh's careful planning in the sea battle. He called a halt to the fighting lesson and for the last half hour went over Josh's strategy at the sea battle, breaking it down and offering his comments on the placements of the warriors, how he had kept a significant number of the warriors hidden until the last second, how Josh had certain archers target certain things, and so on. Josh was asked why he had come up with that particular plan. Josh described the four sea battles he had been in and how it was used time and time again successfully. All of the Samurai boys that were listening nodded their approval. What earned Josh their respect was the fact that Josh kept giving the Samurai warriors all the credit for a well fought battle. A number of the Samurai boys present had their fathers, brothers, Uncles, and cousins on the ship with Josh and they all thanked Josh for the lesson. Kantabe decided that from now on, the last hour of the fighting school would be spent discussing strategy.

"Good. I'd like to learn about the ground battles," Josh had commented.

That pleased the man to no end.

Once the school was dismissed, Josh and Kimi then dashed off to find Kinzuburo. They found him in one of the storehouses just finishing his inspection. Josh noted how neatly every thing was stacked and organized.

"Makes every thing easier to find," the old wizened scribe told Josh. "Being disorganized is not an option."

"Not to mention messy," grunted Hiro.

Josh grinned. "Yes sir."

Hiro patted Josh on the shoulder. "You're a good man."

"I try sir," Josh said.

"You don't have to try. You are," Hiro nodded.

Josh bowed. "Thank you sir."

Suddenly a man burst into the storehouse, startling everyone. The man suddenly found himself staring at the razor sharp points of several katanas.

"Strange ship in the harbor!" he squeaked in fear.

Josh quickly sheathed his Katana and walked out the door of the storehouse and climbed up on the roof and withdrew his spyglass from inside his kimono. Sure enough, there was a ship just entering the harbor. The sails weren't raised and it appeared to be drifting. Josh immediately leaped to the ground and dashed to the docks area. Groups of Samurai were at the docks, Kotake among them. Josh didn't hesitate to jump into a small boat. Kotake immediately joined him, five more Samurai behind him. As the small boat was rowed out to the ship, Josh pulled off his kimono and prepared himself for battle. He had the strangest feeling he should be ready for anything. When they reached the ship Josh had the men row the boat around the ship once to check for any possible traps. Then he climbed the side of the ship with the help of wood pegs sticking out from the left side of the ship. He inspected each one carefully for any sign of a trap. Once on the deck he advanced carefully checking the deck for more traps and tripwires. Finding none he motioned the Samurai to board. The six men quickly got on board and stood together in a circle. Josh quietly ordered the anchor be dropped. One man went forward and did that.

Josh began searching the ship for any crewmembers and clues as to what happened to them. All he found was blood everywhere.

"What the hell happened to everyone?" he said out loud.

A soft chuckle came from the dark corner of the Captain's cabin.

"I shall tell you my young friend," the voice said as Josh's blood turned ice cold.

The former Father Velasco stepped out of the shadows with a saber held loose in his had. Josh's worst nightmare had come back to life.

Velasco laughed at the shocked expression on Josh's face. "Did you think me gone for good? The old fool of a head priest thought me repentant when he released me from my cell after my six months of punishment. He paid for his insolence towards me with his life! Now you shall pay for the insult to me with your life!"

Josh immediately backed up slowly, watching Velasco carefully as he reached behind him for the door. "What did you do to the crew?"

Velasco snickered. "They were no match for my sword. Oh yes, did I tell you that I once was a master swordsman of all the world?"

Josh blinked in shock at the man's arrogance.

"You don't believe me," Velasco smiled. "No matter. When we get out on deck, I shall be happy to match my sword against the toy sword in your cloth."

Josh waved off the Samurai as they quickly surrounded him and Velasco. They gave both of them plenty of room. On the docks, Kimi stiffened in shock as he recognized the former priest through his spyglass.

"Father! It is the filthy priest who challenges Josh!" Kimi cried out.

Kinzuburo immediately stepped up next to Kimi and pulled out his own spyglass as well as Hiro and Kantabe. They watched the fight start. Josh pulled his Katana out of the scabbard on his back. Velasco laughed out loud.

"So the little boy fancies himself a swordsman!" Velasco laughed once more. "Come and amuse me then."

Josh took a deep breath and calmed himself. The words of Hiro came back to him.

"When you fight, do not let your emotions dictate your actions. Clear your mind of them. They will only distract you," Hiro had told him once.

Velasco lunged and Josh easily deflected the parry and blocked another attack a split second later. Josh studied the man's eyes and form, trying to gain an idea of his next actions. Josh decided to defend for now, letting Velasco wear himself out first. Velasco pressed the attack, lunging at Josh once more as Josh deflected that attack.

"You are a weak little boy. Living among these heathen has caused you to become weak," he taunted Josh.

Josh kept his mouth shut and concentrated on Velasco's hands. Velasco shifted and attacked from the left side which Josh stopped and then blocked another attack from center. Meanwhile on the docks, Kantabe, Hiro, Kimi, and Kinzuburo gave approval to Josh's actions.

"Your adopted son has learned his lessons well, my Lord. He is doing the right things," Kantabe commented.

"I agree," Hiro added.

Kimi turned as he heard the sound of fast traveling horses approaching. He blinked in shock when he saw a group of priests and a court official from Kyoto.

"Father!" he called, gaining Kinzuburo's attention.

Kinzuburo, Kantabe, and Hiro turned to see what Kimi had seen. Hiro turned back to the fight on the ship as the Kyoto court official and a group of priests led by Father Peret approached. Kinzuburo, Kimi, and Kantabe bowed.

"What is going on?" the court official demanded.

Kinzuburo explained the situation as everyone turned back to the fight. Father Peret shook his head.

"Please forgive us. We thought he was repentant, but we were sadly mistaken. He killed my superior in his escape. We are prepared to take him into custody and send him back to his home country to be judged by his own people. I believe they will execute him for his crimes," Father Peret said.

Kimi handed the court official his spyglass and showed him how to use it as Father Peret pulled his own out and all eyes turned back to the ship.

The fight was just beginning.

Battle and Aftermath

Velasco laughed evilly as he advanced on Josh. Josh showed no emotions as he waited for Velasco's attack. The man struck with an overhead swing that he quickly turned into a right side strike. Josh quickly blocked both attacks.

"You cannot defeat me! I am the greatest swordsman in all the world!" he shouted in anger.

Josh didn't react to that announcement. He shifted his position, getting ready to initiate an attack of his own. Velasco wiped the sweat off his forehead, a clear sign he was tiring. Hiro clucked his tongue and sighed, as did the others. Josh pressed an attack, forcing Velasco back. Josh kept stepping forward, attacking each time he did, forcing Velasco even further back. The man reacted with a wild look in his eyes.

"Devil spawn!" he screamed, spittle flying everywhere. "You will not defeat a Holy Man! I shall kill you!"

Father Peret shook his head sadly as Velasco's words were heard. "He has been touched by madness, a sickness of the mind. He shall never recover."

Velasco made a mistake, allowing Josh to get in close with an attack. Everyone expected blood, but not the sight of Velasco's pants dropping. That pushed Velasco to the edge. Hiro chuckled as Velasco grabbed his pants and tried to pull them back up. Josh showed no emotion at what he had done.

"Ieeee! The boy is a true warrior. He is cold as ice," the court official said.

Josh moved back, allowing Velasco a chance to recoup. Velasco managed to secure his pants and then raised his saber overhead. His chest heaved as the man allowed his anger and hate to take control. He savagely attacked Josh, coming at him from all sides with attack after attack. Josh coolly deflected each one, moving as if he was performing a dance. Not a move was wasted. As each one of Velasco's attacks were deflected or blocked, the man kept getting angrier and angrier until he exploded in rage.

"TIME TO DIE, DEVIL SPAWN!" he screamed in rage.

He charged and Josh slipped under his attack, slamming the hilt of his Katana into the man's stomach making him double over and then driving the hilt of his Katana into the center of Velasco's back, knocking him down to the deck. Josh moved past the man and then slowly turned to face Velasco once more. A very deranged Velasco rose from the deck, spittle dripping from a corner of his mouth. There was no doubt that Velasco had descended into madness. Kotake nocked an arrow into his bowstring as he stood behind Josh, ready to deliver the killing blow. He looked to Kinzuburo. Kinzuburo shook his head no. Kotake stepped down and nodded. He understood that this was Josh's fight. He still kept his bow at the ready. Josh was now making real attacks on Velasco, pushing the man around the deck as Velasco attempted to mount another attack. Velasco tripped over his pants that worked loose from his belt. He kicked them off and in the process of doing so, became entangled in the mast ropes. He cut his way loose as he screamed at Josh, intent on killing him. Suddenly one rope snapped loose, wrapping its self around Velasco's neck and yanking him upward as the heavy sandbag from above came hurtling downward. The sand bag hit the deck as Velasco struggled to free himself from hanging, but it was too late. Before anyone had a chance to move, Velasco's head impacted a piece of wood, stopping his upward movement and breaking his neck. Velasco's body swung gently in the breeze as Josh turned and raced to the railing and violently threw up over the side. Kinzuburo nodded to Kotake and the archer raised his bow and fired. The arrow cut cleanly through the rope and Velasco's body came crashing down on the deck with a sickening snap, causing Josh to throw up once more over the side. Father Peret quickly crossed himself and muttered a prayer. The battle was over.

Kotake brought Josh back to the docks. Kimi jumped down into the boat and helped his brother out of the boat. Josh's eyes had taken on a glassy stare. Father Peret stepped forward and said a rosary over Josh and then Kotake, Kimi, and four other Samurai picked up Josh and carried him back to the castle. Velasco's body was removed from the ship, wrapped in heavy cloth and given to the group of priests. Father Peret bowed to Kinzuburo.

"Please accept our sincere apologies for this most unfortunate incident. Our prayers will be said for the boy in hopes that he shall heal from this horror," Father Peret said as the other priests bowed.

"Thank you. You are most kind. We accept you apologies and your prayers for my son. I shall have my Samurai escort you back to Kyoto," Kinzuburo offered.

"That is most kind of you. Thank you," Father Peret bowed once more.

Hiro immediately turned and picked ten men to accompany the priests back to Kyoto. The company of priests and Samurai would leave the next morning. Kinzuburo turned and hurried back to the castle and to Josh's side. By now the news of the battle had spread like wildfire all over the castle and people were talking about it. It would be all over the prefect by tomorrow night. Kinzuburo swept into the bedroom where Josh lay. The doctor looked up as Kinzuburo stood over them.

"My Lord," the doctor bowed. "Your soon sleeps. There are no physical injuries, thank the gods, but his mind needs to heal."

"How much time?" Kinzuburo asked.

The doctor bowed his head. "I do not know, my Lord. I cannot predict when he will wake. He will rejoin the living when it is time. Someone must watch him and makes sure he get the proper medication to keep him alive."

Kimi stepped forward. "Tell me what I must do, doctor-san. I shall care for him."

The doctor nodded and then instructed Kimi in what to do and then took his leave. Kimi stripped off his kimono, placed his swords in the nearby stands and sat on a cushion by Josh and gently touched his face.

"I am here, brother. I shall care for you as you would for me," Kimi said.

Kinzuburo smiled sadly as he gently squeezed Kimi's shoulder. "We both shall care for him, my son."

Kimi looked up at his master and nodded, tears in his eyes. Kinzuburo gently wiped them away and hugged the teen close. Together they sat and watched Josh sleep.

Josh slept for a week. In that time, both Kinzuburo and Kimi cared for Josh, giving him the medication he needed, changing his bedding when he soiled it, and pouring drops of medicinal tea and water down his throat. At time he thrashed about as if he was caught in a nightmare, other times he lay so still they were afraid he had passed on. The doctor visited twice a day to check on Josh. One morning he declared that Josh was starting to wake up.

"How can you tell?" Kimi asked.

"By feeling his pulse in his wrist and neck," the doctor answered.

He taught Kimi how to read a person's pulse. Kimi then checked four times a day after that. He did feel an increase in Josh's pulse and he smiled.

"He has passed through the Land of the Dead and is rejoining the living," he smiled as Kinzuburo smiled in relief.

"We must move him into another room where he can get plenty of fresh air and sun. That will help him even more," Kinzuburo said.

The doctor immediately agreed and Josh was moved. The court official had immediately sent a courier to Kyoto with the news of the battle and the end results. He was ordered to stay and wait for an appropriate time to pass the message from the Shogun Yamane to Lord Kinzuburo.

Josh woke two mornings later. The court official, Lord Ka volunteered to watch Josh as Kimi and Kinzuburo went to the bath. He took Josh's hand and talked softly to the teen, trying to keep him from panicking. Josh opened his eyes and blinked a few times, and then focused on Lord Ka. The man smiled at Josh.

"Welcome back to the living," he smiled as a Samurai raced to the bath to inform Kimi and Kinzuburo that Josh had wakened.

"Thank you, Samurai-san," Josh said weakly as the doctor hurried in.

Lord Ka backed away as the doctor examined Josh carefully. He looked up as Kinzuburo and Kimi came racing in.

"The boy will recover fully. Once he is able to move around under his own power, I suggest a month's rest at the seashore," the doctor said.

"I know of one close by. There is a hot springs there with trained masseurs there that can help Josh-san regain his health. With your permission, Lord Kinzuburo, I shall make the arrangements and have him well protected. His brother Kimi and any one you choose to accompany him would be welcomed as well," Lord Ka said.

Kinzuburo bowed. "Your generosity is greatly appreciated. On my son's behalf, I accept you kind offer. I shall send Kotake, Kantabe, and young Ricky to accompany Josh and to help in his healing."

Kimi looked up at his father. "Father?"

"Lord Ka bore a message from the Shogun Yamane for you and I to appear before him in Kyoto in a week's time. You and I must prepare for our journey," Kinzuburo informed Kimi.

Kimi bowed. "Yes Father. I shall be ready by first light."

Kinzuburo smiled. "You are a good son."

Kimi bowed once more and then excused himself. Lord Ka turned to Kinzuburo.

"A good son is hard to find these days," he said.

Kinzuburo nodded. "Very true. Kimi has been faithful to me since the day he fell out of the tree and saved my life. Not once has he given me cause to discipline him."

"Karma indeed has been kind to you, my Lord," Lord Ka smiled.

Kinzuburo smiled. "Yes indeed it has."

On the day of Kinzuburo's departure, Kotake carried Josh down to the courtyard to see his father off. Kimi came out of the castle in his traveling clothes and smiled when he saw Josh sitting in a chair. He changed his direction and walked over.

"I am glad to see you on the road to health, Josh. I was so worried about you," Kimi said, taking Josh's hand in his.

"Thanks for taking care of me," Josh said. "I appreciate your efforts."

Kimi smiled. "You are my brother and I love you. I would do anything to help you."

A boy's excited laughter drew their attention towards the stables. Kotake was leading a horse out to the entourage. Ricky sat on the horse's back, laughing with glee as he rode the horse. Kimi and Josh had to laugh as a group of Samurai grinned at the sight. Kotake helped the little boy down off the horse and then turned it over to Hiro. Ricky had taken to Japanese life very quickly, getting used to wearing the fundoshi and a short kimono. A majority of the time all he would ever wear was the mawashi or the fundoshi. As a result, he tanned deeply with very little tan lines. Ricky saw Josh sitting next to the steps leading into the castle and he ran over.

"Josh! Did you see me? Did you see me riding the horse?" Ricky asked excitedly as he hopped up and down, from one foot to the other.

Josh grinned as he pulled the younger boy to him. "Yes I did, little Samurai. You did a good job."

Kotake approached the boys and grinned. "I'm glad to see you are getting well, Josh-san. I am making the preparations to take you to the seaside. All we need is the doctor's permission to travel."

"I appreciate your assistance, Kotake-san. Take care of my son," Kinzuburo said as he came out of the castle.

All the Samurai in the area immediately bowed. Kinzuburo nodded at the procession that was ready to go. Josh stood up and hugged his father.

"I'll see you son, Father. Safe journey," Josh said.

Kinzuburo smiled. "Thank you son."

Kimi stepped up next. "Take care, Josh. We'll see you soon."

Both teens hugged and then Josh sat down in the chair. Kinzuburo headed to his horse and mounted it. Kimi took the left side while Hiro rode on Kinzuburo's right side. The signal was given and the procession rode off to the shouts and cheers of good luck. Kinzuburo acknowledged them with a wave of his hand and a smile. Josh watched until the procession was out of the courtyard. Kotake picked him up and carried him back inside to his room.

"Can I stay with you for a while?" Ricky asked.

Josh smiled. "Sure. Be glad to talk to you. Haven't seen you in some time."

Kotake smiled and retreated. Josh was in good hands now.

Passion and a Journey

Ricky spent the night before their journey to the seashore with Josh. Ricky removed his mawashi before getting into bed with Josh. Josh was surprised when Ricky kissed him on the lips. He'd never thought about Ricky in a sexual manner before. He welcomed the feelings of passion rising up inside him.

"Are you sure?" he asked Ricky.

"Yes. I want to pillow with you," Ricky whined.

Josh smiled. "Okay. We'll do what you want, okay?"

Ricky grinned. "Okay!"

He laid flat on his back with arms and legs spread wide and grinned at Josh. Josh smiled back. "You want to be tied down?" Josh asked.

"Please! Kotake does that to me a lot!" he chirped brightly.

Josh reached into the cabinet by the bed and retrieved four red silk cords and tied the smaller boy to the bed. He leaned over Ricky and began to pleasure him with kisses, touches, and licks. Ricky groaned, shivered, and his cock quickly rose to the occasion. Josh smiled as the smaller boy moaned as he handled the small penis. He leaned over and took the small cock into his mouth and gently sucked it. Ricky cried out and then shivered but nothing came out of his cock. Ricky had a dry cum. Josh grinned and took Ricky through three more before the younger boy closed his eyes and began to snore. Josh untied him and snuggled up to the naked boy and felt the warmth of his little body against his. Tomorrow would be a long day.

Kotake woke both of them the next morning. Ricky bounced right out of bed and jumped up into Kotake's arms and kissed the man much to his embarrassment. Josh chuckled at the expression on the man's face.

"Don't worry. This will be kept between us," Josh reassured the man.

Kotake grinned as he put Ricky back on his feet and they watched the little boy run off to the bathroom. Kotake sighed.

"Ricky's always been a very active kid," I said. "Even when I was on a ship with him he tended to drive the crew nuts sometimes."

"I did not!" Ricky yelled from the bathroom.

Josh laughed. "Did too!"

Josh and Kotake had to laugh as Ricky stomped out of the bathroom and crossed his arms and glared at them. Josh picked up the boy's mawashi.

"Come here and let me get this on you," Josh said.

Kotake reached for it. "Let me. You need to get ready."

Josh handed it to Kotake and went into the bathroom. A moment later he heard Ricky groaning in pleasure. Josh peeked around the wall and watched the big man gently touching Ricky as he sucked off the youngster.

"UH! UH! UH! UH!" Ricky cried out as he had a quick series of dry cums.

Josh smiled as he retreated. Now Ricky would be a bit more manageable during the day. He walked out of the bathroom a moment later to find Ricky in his mawashi and Kotake waiting to help Josh with his. Josh stood as Kotake tied his on snug and then Josh dressed in his traveling clothes as Kotake led Ricky to their quarters. Josh sat down at the table in the dining area and had his breakfast. A Samurai walked in and bowed to Josh as Josh stood up.

"Every thing is ready, sir. We can leave anytime," he reported.

"Good. Everyone had their breakfast?" Josh asked.

The samurai nodded. "Yes sir."

Josh walked around the table and stopped next to the man. "Then we're off."

The man led Josh outside to where the palaquin and the group of samurai were waiting. Josh got inside his palaquin after inspecting the men. Kotake arrived on his horse with Ricky on his own horse. The little boy had a very wide smile on his face. Josh had to chuckle as he gave Kotake the signal to start. He closed the palaquin door and lay back on the pillows in there. The doctor had wanted him to take it easy on the journey and Josh reluctantly agreed. He told the porters that would carry the palaquin to take their time and rest when they needed it. They were astonished that Josh would say that.

"They are used to going long distances with out stopping. They know their job," Kotake told Josh before he closed the door.

"Thank you for your advice, Kotake. My order still stands," Josh said. "It is hot and I don't want them getting sick. It would not be right."

Kotake and the other samurai bowed. Josh would be obeyed. The porters picked up the palaquin and the travelers were off. The seaside resort was two day's journey away and Josh hoped that they would get there with no problems. The swaying palaquin eventually put Josh to sleep.

He woke when the palaquin was set down and he stretched. He opened the door and stepped out. He stretched once more and looked around. The scenery was different now. They were in a forest. Josh grinned as he heard the birds signing in the trees and felt the cool breeze on his face.

"It's mostly forest from here on out. A lot cooler in here," Kotake said.

Josh nodded. "Good. Everyone have enough water?"

"Yes sir. We filled plenty of water bags before leaving this morning. There are some places we can refill at if necessary," Kotake said.

Josh smiled. "Good. Excuse me while I take care of business."

Josh walked over to a tree and went around it. He relieved himself against the tree and then rejoined the others.

"How's Ricky holding up?" Josh asked.

Kotake smiled. "Just fine. Still that same bundle of energy from this morning."

Josh raised his eyebrows. "There's no stopping him is there?"

The other men all laughed as Kotake grinned. "No there isn't."

"Well, when he does get tired, drop him in with me," Josh said.

Kotake nodded. "Yes sir. My advance scout tells me there is an inn in the next town about ten miles up. We'll reach it before nightfall."

"Please have him ride back there with two men and make the arrangements for an overnight stay. Tell him to make sure there are rooms for everyone," Josh said.

Kotake bowed. "Yes my Lord."

Josh got back into his palaquin and they set off once more. Josh busied himself with a book from Kinzuburo's library on battle strategy and read until the palaquin was set down once more. The door opened and Kotake leaned in, holding Ricky in his arms. Josh smiled as the little boy asleep in Kotake's arms. Josh made Ricky comfortable and they were off once more. They did reach the inn before nightfall. The proprietor and his family bowed as Josh stepped out of the palaquin.

"Thank you for coming to our humble inn," the man said.

Josh returned the bow. "We are honored to stay the night here. Thank you for having us here tonight."

Josh turned to Kotake. "Let's take our rooms, have a bath, and then some dinner before bed. Please see to Ricky."

Kotake grinned. "Yes sir."

Josh settled into bed two hours later. Before he went to sleep he reflected on his life after landing in Japan. There was no doubt in his mind it had been good so far. He lay down and went to sleep, dreaming of his father and Kimi.

To Be Continued

Next episode: Josh reaches the seaside resort and vacations there. A former son of Kinzuburo's attacks Kimi and Kinzuburo as they sail for Kyoto. Josh gets the message and mourns. He is called to see the Shogun Yamane who escorts him to the Emperor. Josh is given the Kinzuburo estate and named Lord. Kotake's spies find out who was behind the attack on the way home. An attack on Kinzuburo castle is eminent. Josh plots his first land battle and succeeds. Kinzuburo and Kimi arrive a day later much to the joy of everyone.