[A/N: the previous chapter has a confusing detail about the Jang family. But it is correct. They are the second richest family in the Empire outside the Imperials and royals. Details will be explained further in the story.]
DaeChan and Han-Ju were getting ready to go visit the Mogul Min family home in the capital for an official meeting with DaeChan's family. They had spent the last two days just soaking in the new sensation of having a mate bond.
At first, it felt weird to be able to feel each other's emotions and see each other's thoughts. But feeling their heartbeat in perfect synchronization felt like they're one 'being'... two people in one. Immense love flowed through their veins and passed on to each other's pores. DaeChan's almonds and violets pheromones are gently encased and lovingly caressed in Han-Ju's 'smoky oak' pheromones. It also felt easier to share their *mental aura. Unknowingly strengthening their bond.
As it's time to go, Sen Han-Ju cross-checked to make sure he brought all the gifts he picked for the Mogul Mins and two brothers-in-law (Crown Prince U-Ram and Crown Prince Yeong-Gi). Also not forgetting the special 'toy' for baby U-Hyunnie.
"Love, how do I look?" Han-Ju asks as they got out of the air-car, fixing the cuffs of his navy blue suit jacket. Chan turns to his boyfriend and couldn't help but chuckle at the nervous but confident look in the senior's eyes.
"Like an unsure white jaguar 'Jagiy' " he teased. Fixing the stray white blonde hair covering the feline-shaped family insignias designed as earrings. They looked like pointed cat ears with 'Kwon' inscribed in the left ear and the Kwon family symbols( a small blacksmith's hammer and a wood craver's tool) inscribed on the right ear. Also, another unique thing about them is, they are made of different very special materials. The left ear is made of a special wood only grown by the Kwon family while the right ear is made out of metals from a different realm. They are intricate and also full of aura.
"But you look very handsome my Sen" Chan pecks the pale cheek. He felt the rush of love and doting pool in his heart at the bright wide smile of his boyfriend.
"And I love you my Jagiya" Han-Ju pecks the smiling lips of his mate. Now feeling more confident. DaeChan chuckles at his boyfriend's happiness, feeling excited himself.
But as soon as they walked through the huge wooden doors leading to the family dining hall, a glittering silver light flashed right before Han-Ju's eyes. He instinctively pulls his mate behind, released a protective shield around Daechan, and simultaneously dodged the hit.
"I told you he's a cat" HyunWoo shrugs chuckling
Madam Min had tried to whack the Sen's head with a bat. But the young man had dodged in two milli-seconds whiles shielding Frost.
"Tsk. What a pity" she tched and turns away from the door.
'He's impressive'
'I am your husband Madam Min~'
'Tsk'
DaeHa stretched his hands to both sides. His older brothers placed glass credit cards in it with a grumble.
"Damn albino cat!!" Hyunjae snarls leaving the doorway.
"I just realized Money-Suckers have a lot of white albino blondes" DaeJung tsked turning toward the kitchen
"They are cute. So they pass" Subin nods turning back. "MaMa!! Binnie is hungry!!" He yells following into the kitchen.
"Stop sticking to my wife Red Brat!! " PaPa huffs
"MaMa!! The old man called me a 'red brat' again!!!" Binnie complains
"Hun~" MaMa
"Fine!! But you were my wife before he existed!"
"Can you all keep it down?" Yeong-Gi walks out of a passageway with a frown. "Baby Hyunnie is trying to sleep!"
"Why don't you guys take him to his room? It is soundproof you know?" Jung states
"He still wants to watch the anime and is fighting off sleep" Yeong-Gi chuckles. Turning he sees the new couple still standing by the entrance.
"Annyeong cat Ju. Why are you still standing at the door?" he asks quizzically.
Han-Ju: "...."
"He didn't get hit by MaMa's bat" Chan pats his Sen on the back still standing behind him. The shield has been deactivated by him(Chan).
"..."
"I think your man is still in shock" Jung shouts from the kitchen
"No shit sherlock" Subin scoffs
"I swear I'm going to feed you to the hellhounds one day" DaeJung growls
"Not before I burn you into ashes inside out like a coo-coo bird" Subin responds
"Food is ready. Time to eat!!" MaMa comes out carrying a large pot of raw meat. PaPa, DaeJung, Subin and Butler Lindsay followed carrying various dishes and pots filled with different delicacies.
Crown Prince U-Ram comes out carrying a sleepy baby U-Hyunnie. Baby Hyunnie is a bit fussy because of lack of sleep and only wants his Mama. DaeHa carefully nestled his baby into his t-shirt, laying the little one directly on his chest and gently pats his small back, using his motherly aura to soothe the baby into sleep. In minutes baby Hyunnie is deeply asleep with his paci gently bopping.
Han-Ju is pushed into his cushion pillow seat of the oval table on the floor. He is guided to wash his hands in the silver basin which is actually a robot floating handbasin. It has a liquid soap and rushing warm water installed somewhere inside.
Han-Ju was stunned and fascinated.
"Soo cool~~!!!" He couldn't contain the childlike amazement at the invention.
"Whoever made this did it in 'god-mode'. I will like to meet them" He takes the bowl. Turning it over and over, studying and admiring each detail.
"Where does all the dirty water go and how can it do this?!!" Han-Ju was lost in his own world.
"You can talk about it after dinner. Now boy eat your food!!" MaMa instructs
"Yes ma'am!!" Han-Ju seats up and eats his meal. Which was very delicious.
Dinner was much more pleasant and relaxed than he taught it'd be. He honestly didn't mind almost getting swinged by his mother-inlaw. He ate soo much delicious food he may have fallen into a food coma. But his in-laws are still eating and passing around dishes, casually chatting about each other's day and what's been happening around them.
He also loved the chaotic energy of everyone. It reminds him soo much of his family. It felt like home.
"I love you Min DaeChan" he pecks the soft round cheeks
"Gapjagi? I love you too but, you good Jagiy?" Chan chuckles. His palms cupping the angular perfect face of his boyfriend.
"I'm good. I'm happy. I love you my ChanChan" Han-Ju pouts his lips for a kiss.
DaeChan swiftly pecks his lover before the elders could scold them. Giggling mischievously.
His parents and brothers couldn't help the doting smile at the their maknae's joy.
They can see and feel the lovely deep bond between the two. It put their worries at bay and they openingly welcomed the Sen into the Min family.
"How great!! I'm on my way to getting myself a zoo of baby animals in human form" MaMa claps 'delighted'
"Huh?" Yeong-Gi looks confused
"Boy where are your manners?!!" she scolds "you are a Crown Prince. Behave more elegantly!!"
"Yes MaMa~" Yeong-Gi drawls but still drew closer "..so who is what in your growing zoo?"
"Tsk. Useless" she snorts "My zoo~.. from randomly, we have three different birds species. Snowbird(DaeHa), WinterOwlie(DaeJung), Rubin or Robin(Subin). Then a sealion on crack(Hyunwoo), big-bad ugly wolf(U-Ram), an abnormal baby stallion(Yeong-Gi), now an albino cat(Han-Ju). I wonder which breed Winter will bring home. Before you ask about the psyco bunny(Hyunjae) I birthed, I am still waiting for him to bring home an oversized pheonix and a cute monster honeybagder" she calmly explains, taking a drink of her wine.
"Do you understand what I mean now?" She turns to her first son inlaw with a smirk
"I get it" Yeong-Gi nods in understanding
Han-Ju couldn't stop the hearty laughter that burst from his throat. He has been holding it in since MaMa started describing the Sens. And they all oddly fit the description.
"MaMa~ what make's you think I will bring those two home?" HyunJae gave her an unimpressed look
"Because I carried your big ass for twelve moon-months and pushed you out of my va-"
"Okay~ I get the picture" Chan groans cutting MaMa
The night went on for a longer while. Han-Ju finally got to give everyone their individual gifts. He made mini sculptures of them carved out of the largest energy stone he mined during his recent exploration.
Energy stones contain natural energy which has absorbed the essence and aura of the four main season. The snowy, dry, rainy and sunny season. The longer they absorb the seasonal essence, the bigger and richer they are. But they are not easy to find since many people also needs it to help promote into higher Mental and Gene Grades.
"Baby Hyunnie's own is different. It is made of a special wood from my family home. It has protective mechanisms and also healing effects. It is soft and gentle on babies teeth so he can chew on it. I can't say exactly the name of the wood because for some reason I can't remember it's name. But I can assure it is very safe" Han-Ju says
"You gave me a set of anklets made of this right?" Chan smiles, pulling up his trouser legs to show his new sets of small beaded anklets with little frost charms hanging on each loop.
Han-Ju momentarily paused.
'Milky smooth'
"Yes" he answered
"Oh~ these are cute" Subin and DaeHa praised. DaeJung has his head on PaPa's laps and didn't bother to get up or turn.
Later on, MaMa and PaPa called it a night. They were going out with their friends but the youths decided to just stay home. There's going to be another family meeting with Han-Ju's family the next day. Then final discussions on when the two wants to get officially married.
Soon enough everyone dispersed (with Jung 'hitching' a ride on Hyunjae's muscled back) to their respective rooms. Chan pulls his boyfriend into his room to rest for the night.
But somewhere in between taking a shower, DaeChan touched a bit of euphoric highness. He was slowly and sweetly made love to. From the shower to the bedroom. The naughty wet squelches of a soaked chrysanthemum trying to suck out more liquid from the rod going in and out of him would make anyone blush.
It is really the most memorable and best day in Sen Kwon Han-Ju's life.
It was the beginning of many more euphoric forever afters...