A/N: Almost done. Last Chapters. Have a little fluff after all that fighting. :-D

Uroboros

10. Epilogue

"Shepard, stop!" Kaidan gasped, his voice a hoarse whisper. He threw his head back and pressed his hand over his mouth, smothering the moan that was about to escape. Shepard's lips were made for this.

In the alcove behind the main throne room, the future king of Vancouver knelt before his knight, his eyes closed and both hands grasped tightly around Kaidan's loins. The prince gasped as Shepard took him in completely. Shepard was only too eager to prove what his tongue could do and Kaidan believed he might actually cry out in pleasure.

"Please..." he begged again, looking down at the man sucking him in repeatedly. He shouldn't have done it, though. Watching Shepard work his magic was almost as arousing as having Shepard's lips on his cock. His hands moved to cup around Shepard's shaven head. He felt the short hair between his fingers and suppressed yet another groan. "I swear, if you don't..."

Shepard only hummed, sucking him deeper in.

"Dammit..." Kaidan gasped. His fingers closed around Shepard's arm and lifted the man up to himself. He felt Shepard's lips on his only a breath later, devouring him in the same manner.

Even now, Kaidan learned that being with Shepard wasn't about soft blushes and tender moments. It was quick, hard and filled with more passion than Kaidan believed possible. Whenever the great Specter was near him, heat rose from his deepest inside and pooled in his loins. When he gazed into Shepard's blue eyes, he felt his heart jump.

He gasped, exposing his neck for Shepard to kiss. He felt Shepard's teeth on his skin as battle hardened hand untied the top buttons on his robe. With a grin, Shepard moved downwards, tracing his tongue along Kaidan's chest to his sensitive nipples. He gave it a little teasing bite and laughed when Kaidan gasped out.

"Quiet," he whispered, opening Kaidan's pants further. "You don't want them to hear us, do you?"

Kaidan responded by pushing his own pants down. Shepard actually smirked at that. The Specter loosened his own belt fast than Kaidan had ever seen. Within a blink, Shepard's red, angry cock was revealed. Kaidan swallowed at the sight. He could never get tired of seeing Shepard's longing for him.

"Turn around!" The Specter breathed, already shifting Kaidan in his arms.

He pressed the prince against the wall in rough movements and pulled Kaidan's loins closer to himself. Kaidan heard Shepard ruffling his own robes and then something being unplugged. Already relaxing his body and breathing hard with anticipation, Kaidan felt as if he had waited for years when Shepard finally placed his hot cock against his entrance. Without much preparation or prelude, the Specter pressed in.

Kaidan smothered his moan on his arms, closing his eyes at the pleasure and lust spreading through him. The heat filled him and clouded his mind. As Shepard reached deeper into him, Kaidan began to tremble with the sheer sweetness of the sensation. The specter grunted behind him, his grasp growing in strength as he reached deeper into Kaidan. Not until Shepard was fully inside, he dared to breathe out, groaning close to Kaidan's ears.

"Move!" The prince gasped, almost begging.

The future king obeyed as if he was born to do it. He started slow, almost teasing. It would not be an exaggeration when Kaidan said that fucking was what Shepard did best, except for fighting. The way he controlled his body was beyond description. It was almost as if Shepard knew exactly what to do to drive Kaidan mad. He twisted his loins against Kaidan's receiving body and laughed as Kaidan winced at the pleasure. He bit into his own arm, trying not to made sounds that would rouse servants to investigate.

Then, Shepard started his assault. Just as he fought, the Specter knew no mercy. He pounded into Kaidan hard, making the prince grunt at every thrust. His hands closed around Kaidan's cock, pumping it in rhythm with each impact. In uncontrolled lust that was about to tear down all of Kaidan's composure, the prince threw his head back. Shepard immediately grasped his throat, tilting Kaidan's head back.

He pressed his wet lips against Kaidan's temple, kissing it as sweat coated his skin. He made sounds almost too primal for a human. It was lustful, but at the same time, the prince thought it was the pure expression of someone who never bothered separating love from sex.

"I'm so close!" Shepard grunted as he pressed again another kiss against Kaidan's skin. He let go of Kaidan's cock and throat, needing two hands to stabilize Kaidan's trembling body. Shepard pressed his face into Kaidan's nape and with a suppressed grunt, he spread into Kaidan.

Without Shepard's fingers, Kaidan moved to bring himself to an end. He heard Shepard gasp behind himself, trying to catch his breath. Barely a seconds passed when Shepard suddenly pulled out of Kaidan, making his seed drip down Kaidan's legs. Kaidan sighed out and leaned back against the wall, facing a blushed Shepard before him. The Specter hastily placed a kiss on Kaidan's lips and knelt down with a crooked grin.

Again, Kaidan was being swallowed. He didn't stop the future king but leaned his head back against the cold stone wall and enjoyed what was being done to him by Shepard's tongue. He gasped as Shepard's movement grew in speed and force. Only a few strokes later, Kaidan again felt the rush of climax building up in him. He allowed it, giving it free flow threw his body. This time, the prince couldn't stop himself from crying out as he shot his load deep into Shepard's throat.

Blood rushed in his ears and his legs trembled. He leaned back, gasping for air. Keeping his eyes closed, Kaidan only felt Shepard rising before him. He heard Shepard chuckled before warm lips found his again. Shepard still tasted like him when their tongue met. But Kaidan didn't really care. He swung his arms around Shepard's shoulders and pressed the Specter closer.

They kissed through the ebb of their lust and kept each other there. Though time was pressing, Kaidan just didn't want to let go. He kissed Shepard like he felt, as if there was no tomorrow. Never before had Kaidan kissed anyone like this for never before had he been this much in love.

When they finally parted, Kaidan's lips were swollen and his skin irritated. He gazed into those dark, blue eyes and became easily distracted by its beauty. Right now, Kaidan thought he could gaze into them forever.

"Why can't we do this somewhere normal?" He breathed softly, no sense of accusation in his tone. "Like in a bed."

"Where's the fun in that?" The future king chuckled back. He leaned in for their foreheads to touch. "Besides, anyone would know what we were doing. No one would be curious about the sounds you make."

"We've been seen?" The thought made Kaidan's cheeks heat up, bringing a deeper blush to his complexion.

"I think so," Shepard kissed Kaidan's temple again. "Wasn't really paying attention. But I think someone definitely heard you, though."

Pushing Shepard off hard than he had intended but still softer than the man deserved, Kaidan produced a handkerchief from his robes to clean his smeared legs. He pulled his pants up and retied the fly as Shepard did the same. But no matter how much they tried to conceive what had just happened, it was still quite visible. Especially Shepard, since the Specter was completely overcharged by the complexity of Vancouver Fashion.

"Come here," Kaidan said softly. He brushed Shepard's aimless finger aside and crammed Shepard's dark red shirt into his leather pants. He straightened the black armor Shepard refused to take off and smoothed the creases out of the gown every king needed to wear during his coronation. Then, Kaidan stepped back and took in the image of the man what was to become king in just a few minutes. "Looking good, Commander." He whistled and smiled. Though Shepard looked wilder, fiercer and crazier than any previous king, Kaidan thought it was quiet an enjoyable sight. The ladies would love him and the knight would envy him. In that moment, Kaidan was proud that he had the honor of having called Shepard his betrothed for a few days.

"I should have a painting made of me like this," Shepard grinned, squaring his shoulders. "Maybe you would like to keep it?"

"Certainly," Kaidan chuckled and extended one hand. "But how about we have you crowned first?"

He led Shepard down the hallway to where the council of Vancouver were gathered. The noble men and women turned towards them and bowed before the man whom they called savage just a fortnight ago. Kaidan nodded towards Shepard and moved off to talk to Ashley. After a whole week where she tried to apologize every time they met, Kaidan had finally calmed down enough to talk to her. He always knew that she had acted as her conscience dictated and only wanted the best for Vancouver. But it still was her fallible judgment that had brought Kaidan the shame of being accused as a traitor.

But on the bright side, if she didn't reveal his dealings with Shepard, he would have never been arrested. Shepard would never have come back to the city to save him and realize that he indeed had a place here.

As Kaidan watched Shepard accept the sword of Arcturus along with his new responsibility, he couldn't stop the tears coming to his eyes. He listened to Shepard's vow to protect his people, all his people and lead them into a new future. When the crown was placed on his head, it was as if the savage warlord was gone, instead a king was born. When Shepard turned towards his subjects and raised his sword high, the throne-room fell into never-ending applause.

Kaidan stepped forwards as he was told before. He unsheathed his sword and placed it on the ground before Shepard. He had been waiting for this day ever since King Steven died. He had believed in this moment and worked for it ever since he was only fifteen years old. Now that he was finally here, Kaidan felt as if all his efforts were returned tenfold.

When he finally pledged himself to the new king, he meant every word. Kaidan always knew that he would love his king, but never in his boldest dreams had he dared to imagine that he would love him not just as a king, but also as a man.

Every coronation was followed by a celebration. With Specters to lighten the mood, what would have been an uptight procedure of giving and accepting congratulations and vow of loyalties turned into a party that would be the topic of every conversation for at least a year.

Everything that could happen, happened. It started with Grunt shouting things that was inappropriate for ladies at court, to Garrus kissing Shepard in front of all people. Once or twice, Kaidan caught noble disapproving of Shepard's familiar relationships with his brothers, but was quickly overwhelmed by their honesty. What seemed his greatest flaw quickly became a source charm, giving him just the right edge to persuade them to dance and laugh.

It was hours later when Kaidan excused himself from the feast after stumping upon Ashley having a very private conversation with the Specter Warrior James. They push off each other in utter surprise as if by magic, then blushed in the cutest way. The knight only padded Ash on the shoulder and left the celebration with a shy smile.

After all what had happened in the past few weeks, everyone deserved a little happiness. He stopped at a balcony overlooking Vancouver, simply taking in the night's air. He thought of King Steven and Lady Hannah. He had finally returned their son to the throne where he belonged.

"Oh, there you are. I wondered where you went."

He smiled into himself and turned to see Shepard striding towards him, his crown whirling in one hand. The king placed it on the railing and joined Kaidan in his silent watch. For a moment, they simply enjoyed each other's presence as they dwelt in their own thoughts. Eventually, Shepard sighed.

"I..." he started. "I'm sorry."

"For what?"

"The trouble. I know it's been ugly for you in the last weeks and it's all my fault," The king swallowed hard and turned to face Kaidan fully. "If I didn't come, well, you'd still be prince regent and your parents... Well, for that I'm truly sorry."

"Does a crown change your personality?" Kaidan teased.

"I suppose it does." The king nodded. "It weights heavy and I hope I can live up to it. A lot of lives depend on me now."

"It did before."

"Yes, but they were all warriors. They knew the score. It's different now."

"True," Kaidan nodded. "And that's why we needed you. You're strong and you can protect them."

"But sometimes, I want to be weak, too." Shepard sighed. "I can win a fight against any man, but sometimes, I don't want to fight. I just want to lay back, knowing that there is someone looking out for me."

"Someone?" Kaidan asked, searching Shepard's eyes for an answer.

But Shepard was looking everywhere but to Kaidan. He even fidgeted. "Kaidan, I... I'm not sure if we are still engaged or not. You left me and I came back. We had our differences, but..." he took a deep breath. "I still love you. And I know you feel something for me and that it's not just desire. So..."

"Yes, Shepard?"

"So, if you'll have me," Shepard sunk down to one knee. "I'll be honored to be your husband."

"What?" Kaidan had expected anything but that. He though Shepard would ask him to be a paramour or lover, but not a husband.

"I swear to be true and loyal. I want to share my life with you and everything that is mine to share." Shepard said, his eyes sparkling with honesty. "I want to have you by my side, Kaidan. You keep me sane and you give me strength. With you, I feel I can truly be myself. And above all," Shepard took Kaidan's hands into his. "You bring out the best in me, in every aspect."

"Has anyone told you you're a romantic, my King?" Kaidan squeezed the hands in his.

"I've never been accused of that." Shepard grinned. "So, what do you say? A lifetime with me?"

"You're not going to get up until I say yes, are you?"

"Nope."

"Then my answer is yes." Kaidan pulled Shepard up for a kiss. It was short and gentle, but meant more than all those before. "Can't have my King on his knees all night, can I?"

"I wouldn't mind kneeling before you." Shepard leaned in closer, stealing another kiss. "You know I'm good at it."

"John..." Kaidan chuckled and allowed himself be pulled into a tender embrace. "You know, after all these years, I already love you without knowing it. Thank you for opening my eyes."

"You just say that because I'm your king."

"My king and my husband."

THE END

Thank you all so much for reading. Writing this was both fun and stressful. And somehow this piece of fantasy just needed to get out of my system^^

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