#blamasuweek

Welp, this is it, the end of the road. Took longer than I wanted/expected to complete this, but I always uphold my fic commitments, even if it’s months or years past the deadlines I originally wanted to keep :P So let’s dispense with the excuses and get on with it already!

Chapter completed: 2019.10.18

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Chapter 4: Permanence

As their bodies were still sprinkled with ash following their experience inside the volcano earlier that day, Black and Zamasu headed to the bath to wash up. They scrubbed each other down in turn before settling down in the large tub, relaxing against each other. Black wrapped his arm around Zamasu’s shoulder and placed a smooch on his cheek. He felt a tremendous sense of relief that they had been able to work through their conflict, and it seemed as if their connection might actually grow stronger after being strained. Even though they had both slung damning accusations at each other, in the end they had gained a better understanding of each other’s feelings, and had come to understand that the differences between them were not something to be feared. And knowing that they both wished to extend their bond until the end of time uplifted his heart in a way he had never experienced before. Though they had already been staunchly committed to each other since their very first meeting, he now had the sense that an absolute, eternal promise was shared between them.

Zamasu nuzzled his face against Black’s neck. “I can hardly wait till we get to the next planet.” He brought his mouth up to his partner’s ear. “I want you,” he murmured sensually.

Black instantly perked up. “Why deprive ourselves then? We could just do it right…now.” He swiftly maneuvered their bodies so Zamasu was pushed up against the side of the bath with his legs splayed.

Zamasu smirked up at his partner. “Surely you’re not thinking of going against my wishes? I may have forgiven you for last time, but that doesn’t mean I’ll tolerate you doing it again,” he cautioned.

Black backed up and quickly moved to the opposite side of the bath. “Right. I’ll just stay over here then.”

Zamasu puffed up his cheeks and came over to settle beside him again, exactly the reaction Black had been hoping for. “You don’t have to be that cautious. We just need to keep it…light,” Zamasu clarified as he turned Black’s face toward him and kissed him softly. It started slow, their pressed together lips scarcely moving, then advanced to Zamasu seating himself on Black’s lap, their arms wrapped tightly around each other as their tongues clashed. Black’s hand slid down his counterpart’s back, settling on his buttocks and giving them a firm squeeze. He ventured a finger toward Zamasu’s asshole, but was stopped when he protested, “Ah, n-no, don’t…”

“I’m not going to push this any further than you want,” Black promised. “Just some light teasing.”

“There’s nothing ‘light’ about you inserting something into me.” Even as he scolded him, his eyes were full of hunger.

“Then I won’t,” he replied as he slowly ran his finger around the rim of Zamasu’s entrance. His other self closed his eyes, panting and relishing the sensation. When he instinctively leaned forward to kiss him again, Black stopped him. “Hold on. If you don’t want me putting anything inside you, that includes this.” He stuck out his tongue, wiggling it back and forth.

Zamasu chuckled. “Fair point.” He stuck out his tongue as well and brought it together with Black’s, swirling them around each other. He briefly sucked on his partner’s tongue before realizing he was already going against his own request. “But I find this particular limitation too restricting.” He jammed his tongue deeply into Black’s mouth, setting off another round of passion that made it difficult for both of them to restrain themselves.

“If you’re going to break your own rules so easily, why don’t we just forget about all of them?” Black suggested as he caressed Zamasu’s chest.

“It may be arbitrary,” Zamasu admitted. “But I already made up my mind that we should save it for the next planet. It’s the principle, after all.”

Black nodded. “I’ll certainly respect your wishes.” He leaned forward and whispered seductively in Zamasu’s ear, “But I might make you wish I hadn’t.”

“Make me wish? Hardly,” Zamasu scoffed. “Surely continuing on like this is much…mmm,” he paused to moan as Black’s mouth moved to his neck, peppering it with kisses, licks, and soft nibbles. “It’s…it’s much harder for you, with your…ah…mortal b-body.” He bit his lip in ecstasy as Black clamped down hard, biting and sucking at his neck. “You have a stronger…hngh…n-need than I do.”

It was hard to contain his snickering as Zamasu proved undoubtedly that he desired this just as much—if not more—than Black did. “Should I stop, then?” he brought his face up to his partner’s, delighting in his flushed face and slightly parted lips.

Zamasu sighed deeply. “It’s probably for the best. It’s not fair to get you so worked up without promise of immediate release.” Though he tried play it down as if this were for Black’s benefit, clearly he was disappointed to postpone their intimate encounter. “Come, we’ll have some tea and calm ourselves down.” They were both still sporting full blown erections as they stepped out of the bath, but Zamasu swiftly used his power to dry and clothe them to reduce the visual provocation posed by their nude bodies.

They headed to the kitchen, and as Zamasu went about preparing the tea and accompanying snacks, Black could not help but ogle him. He would gladly bend him over the counter and take him right now, but he knew that would only incur his counterpart’s wrath again. Instead, he started plotting how he could continue the buildup to their next blessing. It would be marvelous if he could keep himself under control while working Zamasu into a tizzy, proving wrong his partner’s assumption about Black being the one that needed carnal pleasure more. It would be difficult to pull off without succumbing to temptation himself, but he was eager to take on the challenge.

Zamasu carried a tray to the table and set out servings for each of them. He had barely managed to sit down before Black could no longer resist setting his new plan into motion. “I was thinking…” he started casually, trying to capture his other self’s full attention.

“Hmm?” Zamasu peered back from over his teacup.

“About our conversation earlier. We both recognize that, though we may share the same soul, we also have individual desires that the other may not share, right?”

“That’s correct,” Zamasu answered with a hint of curiosity, wondering where Black was going with this line of thought.

Black was pleased to see that he had piqued Zamasu’s interest. “Consequently, when we bestow blessings upon the planets we’ve cleansed, we have a tendency to focus on our own needs rather than what our other self would appreciate.”

“I suppose…that’s true,” Zamasu said thoughtfully. “Though usually we’re in sync with what we desire, the last couple of times have proven that it’s clearly…”

“Not a given, yes. So I’d like to propose that next time, we approach this more consciously.” He placed his elbows on the table, resting his chin on top of his interlaced fingers. “We should each try to do something that we think the other would enjoy, regardless of if it caters to our own desires. We could treat it as a celebration of sorts of our newfound deeper understanding of each other.” Black had to move his folded hands in front of his mouth to contain the absolutely lecherous grin that was threatening to show through, though that did nothing to mask the blatantly mischievous twinkle in his eyes.

“That sounds like a splendid idea,” Zamasu replied brightly. “And am I to assume that we’ll keep these plans secret from each other until we decide to unveil them?”

“Exactly what I was thinking. Builds more…anticipation that way, don’t you think?” Black could not resist dropping one of his hands and sliding it across the table to rest upon his partner’s.

Zamasu turned his hand over and entwined it with Black’s, returning the seductive gaze that was being aimed at him. “Indeed.”

Their conversation moved on, but even as they discussed other subjects, Black was pleased to see occasional flashes in his partner’s eyes indicating that he was contemplating what they might do for—and to— each other the following day. Knowing the subtle cues of his former body allowed him to have great insight into catching when Zamasu’s mind wandered, but alas in this case it did not particularly help Black, as it only served to get him even more excited. Since his other half had declared that waiting would be much harder on his mortal body, the stubborn streak that they both shared meant Black needed to ensure that by the time they gave themselves to each other, Zamasu would be the one craving it more. He pictured him begging and pleading for his cock, a mental image he quickly had to dispel; it was already going to be difficult enough to carry out this plan, so he need not make it even tougher by allowing himself such enticing thoughts.

Later on, they elected to head to bed to rest up for the next day’s extermination. Black wasted no time spooning his body against his other self’s, wrapping him in his arms and pecking his ear lightly. “Tomorrow will be glorious,” he purred.

“Mmm hmm,” Zamasu snuggled tighter into his partner’s embrace, and relished the tingling sensation that spread throughout him as Black nuzzled and whispered in his ear. It was obvious he was trying to rile him up, but Zamasu did not particularly mind since he knew Black would keep his promise to not push this too far. Still, it was hard not to consider giving up on waiting when he could feel Black’s rock hard erection nestled against his backside in their current position. Zamasu shifted his body around so he was facing Black, bringing their faces together with the intention of giving him a chaste goodnight kiss in hopes of cooling things down for the night. However, the instant their lips touched, an even greater flame of passion was ignited, driving them to kiss, lick, and grope each other fervently. Soon, Black rolled on top of him and his hands made their way inside Zamasu’s pajama top, pinching and twisting his nipples roughly as he gripped the sheets and moaned in delight.

Looking down at his counterpart’s lust-filled face, he knew he could probably fuck him right now and he would not even be that upset about it afterward. But it was still too soon; he wanted to wait until he needed it even more. He lowered his face down near Zamasu’s, seeing that he was expecting and preparing for another fiery kiss, but he stopped just short of contact, grinning impishly as he simply said, “Goodnight,” before moving off of him. He rolled over facing away from him, and, being worn out following the previous restless night and emotionally uneven day, promptly fell into a deep slumber.

Zamasu was left stunned, barely able to process the sudden end to their dalliance. “Seriously?” he asked no one, as his partner was already snoring softly beside him. He buttoned his night shirt up again with a sigh. He could not deny that he had wanted to go further, despite his earlier declaration that he would not allow anything to happen until they got to the next planet. But alas, Black had literally put that possibility to rest, and Zamasu was left feeling agitated. He tried to fall asleep himself, but unlike Black’s mortal body, which was highly susceptible to fatigue and needed daily rest, Zamasu’s divine body did not have such requirements. Since regular sleep was not a necessity for him, he needed to be in a very restful mood for it to occur, with his mind at ease. It had certainly been much easier for him to achieve that sort of relaxation ever since he had started working with his other half, as the important work they were carrying out gave him a satisfied sense of fulfillment. But on this particular day, as a result of Black deliberately working him up, it would be nearly impossible to calm himself down enough to sleep at all, on a night when he desperately wanted to so he would not have to deal with the persistent sexual fantasies that would not leave his head.

Zamasu tried to think about something—anything—else to distract himself from what he currently desired most, but his mind inevitably drifted back to vivid, raunchy scenarios that could possibly play out between the two of them. Black’s suggestion that they think up ways to please each other certainly made it difficult for him not to keep mulling it over, and he suspected that had been precisely his intention. He was reaching the point where he ached for relief from this state of arousal, but he had no viable options; touching himself would be undignified, and waking Black up would appear too desperate.

After lying awake for a couple of hours, Zamasu finally arose from the bed in a huff, jostling Black awake. As he registered his partner’s footsteps swiftly exiting the room, his lips formed into a knowing smirk briefly before he fell asleep once more.

Zamasu stormed into their extensive library, making a hasty scan of the shelves for something that might be dull enough to help settle him down. Oftentimes, Black and he would read on topics of interest and have philosophical discussions together, but at this point he did not want to choose anything with content he would find even remotely intellectually stimulating. He picked out a thick, heavy tome that looked to be full of technical jargon and sat down in one of the plush recliners. At first, the tediousness of the book served to work against his goal, as it was hard to force himself to focus when much more pleasurable thoughts threatened to invade his mind once more. However, he did eventually find himself feeling more and more drowsy as he forced himself to take in content he found entirely unengaging, and at some point managed to nod off.

He was awakened the next morning by a gentle touch on his head, looking up to find his partner gazing upon him with a sweet smile. “Morning,” Black intoned softly, his hand sliding slowly through Zamasu's hair. The light streaming in through the window formed a nearly perfect halo around him, his body unclothed save for a snug, skimpy pair of underwear. He looked and sounded positively angelic, making Zamasu feel as if his heart was swelling—among other body parts.

Black could tell that his other self was completely entranced with him, which was exactly the effect he had been going for. Upon reaching the end of Zamasu’s locks, he continued to run his hand downward, slipping over his torso and appearing to be heading toward his crotch area and its enticing bulge, but once he reached his abdomen, he veered off and instead clutched his partner’s hand. “Come. I’ve made tea,” he urged as he pulled him up from the chair.

Black continued to hold Zamasu’s hand as they walked toward the kitchen, simultaneously basking in yet feeling frustrated by the palpable sexual tension. His body was screaming at him to act on his hunger, but he needed to hold out longer.

Once they reached the table, Black motioned for his other half to sit down while he sauntered over to retrieve the tea he had prepared, making sure to shake and sway his ass as much as possible in the process. He smirked to himself imagining how hot and bothered Zamasu must be getting from this display, but then Black suddenly found himself fully clothed, immediately knowing Zamasu had used his powers to dress him. “Were you not enjoying the view?”

“I…I was concerned you might be cold.”

The answer was an obvious lie, but Black did not mind continuing to prolong this game. “Oh? What gave you that idea?” he pondered as he set the serving tray down on the table. “Perhaps…” He ripped a large opening in the front of his undershirt, exposing his chest. “…my nipples were hard?” He grinned lasciviously as he brushed his hands over his pecs.

Zamasu tried in vain to keep his focus on his partner’s face, but his eyes kept wandering down to his stunningly sculpted torso. He promptly removed the temptation by waving his hand and repairing Black’s clothes. Black considered tearing his top open again, but knowing that Zamasu would likely just restore it immediately made the prospect less enticing, so he instead continued on with his task of serving and poured a cup of tea for each of them.

Zamasu picked up the cup and breathed in the steam that rose from it. “Oh? This seems to be a new variety. I haven’t smelled one like it before.”

“Indeed. It’s an herbal blend. I created it based on research of different plant combinations, and gathered ingredients from some of the planets we’ve visited. I figured we deserved something unique, made only for the two of us to enjoy.”

Knowing his other self had put concerted effort into making something original, Zamasu eagerly took a sip. “Mmm. Nice and earthy. A rich, herbal flavor. And I detect spices, as well. Five…no, six different kinds?”

“Right you are. That tongue of yours is truly…unmatched.” He leered over his cup as he quickly gulped the tea down.

Zamasu gazed back flirtatiously as he reached over to refill Black’s cup. “I’m always eager to taste anything you want to give me.” He had not intended to come across so overtly sexual, but it felt like his inhibitions were loosening as they grew closer to departing for the next planet. He took another taste of the tea, feeling like it left a warming trail throughout his body that led straight down into his loins. He finished his cup and looked at his partner curiously. “What exactly went into this concoction?”

Noting Zamasu’s empty cup, Black filled it once more, tilting out every last drop from the teapot. “As I said, it’s a combination of different herbs and spices. Though the particular ingredients I’ve mixed together…” He paused to chug the remainder of his own portion, “…make for a powerful aphrodisiac.” He grinned as he ran his finger sensually around the rim of the teacup.

Zamasu felt a blush spread across his face, his mind already feeling foggy with lust. He locked eyes with Black and gulped down the contents of his newly refilled cup in one go. “Let’s go. Now.” His counterpart wasted no time grabbing his hand and teleporting them to a world in need of their divine cleansing. And though Zamasu had hoped and expected that this planet would be a quick and easy conquest that would allow them to get on with their blessing ritual as soon as possible, they arrived above a heavily fortified city belonging to an advanced race that appeared to number in the billions across the planet. He let out a frustrated groan.

“Something wrong?” Black asked slyly, barely able to contain himself. Still, the prospect of driving Zamasu to break first was serving to tamp down his impulses.

“Let’s just get started,” Zamasu said hurriedly, trying to push aside the persistent desires that begged for his attention. He fired an enormous blast into the biggest stronghold in the city, immediately triggering a defense response from the massive structure that sent automated blasts in their direction. He rolled his eyes as he formed an energy blade to knock the projectiles aside. “Are you going to help with this?” he snapped in exasperation at his other self, who had made no move to assist him thus far.

“S-sorry, I’m just…” he grabbed Zamasu’s face, gently stroking his cheeks. Perhaps Black had taken too much of the aphrodisiac; it was clearly affecting his judgment. “I’m so in awe…of your beauty.” That was all it took for them to be immediately all over each other, lips smashing together and hands groping madly. The defense system was still firing at them, but Zamasu put up a barrier to shield them from its blasts.

“We need…to focus,” Zamasu pleaded between kisses, still firing energy balls from his hands in an attempt to keep their progress moving forward—though it was hard to take his request entirely seriously with his legs wrapped around Black’s waist.

“You’re right.” Black also shot off a series of blasts, though he was essentially firing blind as he could not tear his sight away from Zamasu’s amorous gaze. “I’m trying, but it’s very…hard.” He thrust his hips forward, and though they were both still fully clothed, Zamasu let out an intoxicating moan that was as fervent as if he had been penetrated. The sound was addictive, and it spurred Black on to continue slamming himself against his partner.

“Ah…Ah! W-wait…mmm…oh…unh.” It was difficult to protest while being in such a state of arousal himself, but Zamasu eventually got himself together enough to untangle himself from Black and float back out of his reach. “We’re not making much progress like this,” he motioned around to the errant blast marks dotting the landscape, most nowhere near hitting the fortress they had been trying to take down. “Clearly we need to separate to get this done, lest we want it to take forever.”

“Yeah.” His body was disappointed at this outcome, but at least it would give him a chance to let the effects of the aphrodisiac simmer down a bit so he could later continue on with his plan of teasing Zamasu until he broke. “I’ll go deal with…whatever mortals happen to be in that direction.” He motioned broadly with his energy blade.

“I’ll do the same, in the other direction.” It was certainly the least organized plan for dealing with a planet that they had ever come up with, but both of them wished to get this over with as quickly as possible rather than waste any time coming up with a strategy. They could not help but come together for one more kiss before they parted—one much longer and more passionate than they had intended—before setting off on different paths across the planet.

Usually when they set out to cleanse planets, it was very calculated and precise, with great care taken to only eliminate the mortal life forms they abhorred. This time, however, their procedure was undeniably sloppy, blasting apart gigantic swaths of land in the general direction of human population groups. They both felt it was unfortunate, but their thirst for each other was so strong that they could not help but rush so they could come together again as soon as possible—though still making the briefest of stops along the way to fulfill their obligation of finding something that would please their other self.

Once there were no energy signals left on the planet aside from their own, Black immediately teleported into Zamasu’s path, causing him to fly straight into his arms. He laughed with surprise as their bodies and lips met once more. The effects of the aphrodisiac had mellowed, though they were both still highly aroused. “Are we doing this here, or have you picked out a place?” Zamasu asked breathlessly between kisses.

Black smirked. “Going off our agreement last night, I’ve chosen somewhere I think you’ll enjoy greatly.”

“Lead the way,” Zamasu replied with a sexily cocked eyebrow.

They teleported into a mountainous area, which from above appeared to be shrouded in steam. The air smelled strongly of minerals, and powerful geysers shot up high into the air at frequent intervals. “From our last experience, I know that danger turns you on. So I thought you might enjoy fooling around amid geysers strong enough to tear you apart.”

Zamasu chuckled. “Indeed. Though judging from all the steam, it does appear to be rather hot down there. Perhaps I should...strip down?” As he started taking off his clothes, Black was pleasantly surprised to see that he was wearing something else underneath. “Admittedly, I mostly blasted the cities on this planet to bits without devoting much time to them. But as I was flying near one of them, I happened to notice the many fashionable shops they had. I couldn’t help but grab something for myself before destroying it all. Since you seemed to enjoy dressing up as a mortal the other day, I thought you might like to see me do the same.” During his explanation, he continued to undress and reveal that he was wearing an outfit consisting of a black leathery material that shimmered with different colors based on the angle of light shining on it. The top portion consisted of straps that crisscrossed to form diamond shapes, with a solid portion around his hips that hugged his ass and crotch tightly, leaving little to the imagination. His legs were covered to halfway up his thighs in boots that mimicked the same pattern as the top of his outfit. He posed and inquired provocatively, “Tell me, do you think such garments befit a god?”

“Y-yes. Absolutely.” Black was nearly dumbfounded by how extraordinarily sexy his partner looked. “You look stunning. Gorgeous. The epitome of godly—”

He was cut off as Zamasu kissed him and began tugging him downward through the steam. Normally he would be content to listen to Black praise him all day, but he had grown too impatient to bask in his adorations. They touched down on the ground where they hurriedly removed all of Black’s clothes, and lowered their bodies down onto the warm, wet stones. Black got on top of Zamasu and began to slowly slide his tongue over his counterpart’s exposed nipples. He gasped with delight, reacting even more loudly when Black clamped his teeth down on them, gripping his hair tightly in his fists. Nearby, a geyser erupted, shooting water high into the air and showering them as it came back down. Black hissed as the water hit his skin. “That stings. Must be some sort of chemicals in there.”

“Indeed,” Zamasu’s eyes widened and he broke out into a grin as he relished the prickly sensation of his regenerative powers activating. It awakened his need for an even bigger thrill, so he maneuvered them over to where his torso was positioned directly over one of the geyser openings. “Don’t worry, I’ll keep you safe,” he assured his partner.

“I know,” Black replied, then flipped his body around so they were in a position where they could suck each other off simultaneously. He tore an opening in the front of Zamasu’s shorts and began stroking and kissing his erection, while Zamasu reached up and returned the favor for Black. Wanting to make sure that he still had the advantage over his partner, Black moved on from mere teasing and plunged Zamasu’s dick deep into his mouth, moving his head back and forth briskly and using his mouth to create suction. The sudden increase in stimulation caught him off guard, and Zamasu could only lie back and moan as his partner worked him expertly.

Soon Zamasu felt the ground rumbling beneath him, and had trouble gaining enough coherency to warn Black of the geyser that was about to erupt below. “Ah…guh…gonna b-blow…”

Black smirked. “I know you’re incredibly horny, but you’re really coming already?”

“N-no, I mean…get off!” He managed to shove Black off of him moments before a geyser shot up through his chest. Zamasu shrieked in rapture as the concentrated stream tore through him, flopping back and panting heavily as the water rained down upon him afterward.

Black looked down at his other self’s flushed face suspiciously and asked, “Did you get off from that?”

“No,” He answered indignantly, before adding with a sheepish grin, “…almost.”

Black chuckled. “Well, that won’t do. I can’t allow mere water to get you off before I get the chance to.”

“You don’t seem to be in any hurry. I might as well just stay right here on top of one of these things, since they seem more willing to penetrate me than you,” He looked up at Black daringly, sitting atop one of the holes and spreading his legs.

Finally Zamasu was getting frustrated enough to call Black out on intentionally delaying making love to him. Still, he did not yet have him at the level of desperation he craved; he needed to drag this out longer still. He reached down and pulled his counterpart to his feet. “Come. Let’s move to a different spot.”

They flew a bit further down the mountainside, where the violent geysers gave way to flatter surfaces dotted with numerous small hot springs. The two landed on the ground between a couple of pools, where Black immediately pushed Zamasu down onto his hands and knees and positioned himself behind him. “You ready?” he asked, sharply slapping his partner on the ass.

“Yes,” Zamasu answered hungrily, biting his lip in anticipation. He gasped as Black proceeded to spank him forcefully over and over, the sound reverberating off the surrounding landscape.

“Kind of hard to fuck you with your ass still covered, though.” Instead of attempting to remove Zamasu’s outfit, Black elected to form an energy whip with his hand, slashing aggressively at the fabric that posed an unwanted barrier. Even though it was quickly done away with, Black continued whipping Zamasu’s backside, watching sadistically for the brief moment when bright red welts would appear before they disappeared due to his regeneration. “I wish I could mark you permanently the way you marked me,” he took a break from whipping to comment as he rubbed the place on his own ass where Zamasu had branded him, still stinging a bit from the day before.

Zamasu was on a bit of a masochistic high from Black’s titillating assault, but managed to answer, “I’d gladly accept a marking from you, but unfortunately it wouldn’t last.”

“Perhaps we can find some sort of solution.” He was perfectly content to go off on this tangent to continue heightening Zamasu’s agitation, and chose to goad him even further by resting his dick between the crease of his partner’s buttocks. “Somewhere in all the universes, there must be an ink or dye that would leave a more or less permanent mark. I trust your regenerative abilities wouldn’t be activated to ‘heal’ something that’s merely decorating the surface of the skin, right? If that’s the case, we should be able to find something that would work for—”

“Enough…already,” Zamasu interrupted irritably. “Are you going to fuck me, or do I have to do it myself?”

“Technically, those mean the same thing. Whatever we do either with or without each other, ultimately it’s still just us fucking ourselves,” Black answered with a thoughtfulness that went completely unappreciated by his aggravated partner.

“Don’t act like you don’t know what I mean,” Zamasu growled. “Hurry up and get on with it.”

Gratification welled up within Black as he recognized that he had finally gotten his other half to the stage he wanted him at. “I’m not sure I understand. Can you be specific about what ‘it’ is?” he asked with faux obliviousness. If Zamasu could have seen the smug grin he was wearing, he would have surely become even more infuriated.

“Your cock. Inside me. Now,” Zamasu answered brusquely.

“Very succinct,” Black laughed. He repositioned and pressed the tip of his erection to Zamasu’s entrance. “So this is what you crave?”

At the looming promise of getting what he wanted at long last, Zamasu’s demeanor softened and became needy. “Oh, y-yes. Please, hurry. I…I need you so badly, I can’t take it,” he pleaded, his legs quivering with anticipation.

Even getting what he had hoped for did not stop Black from being overcome with a perverse desire to take this one step further. He separated himself from Zamasu, dipping into one of the nearby hot springs. “Maybe we could take a nice long soak first?” he suggested nonchalantly.

Shocked and bereft, Zamasu turned toward him. His expression quickly flashed from looking betrayed to being full of resolve as he marched over and splashed into the same pool. He straddled Black’s lap and lowered himself down onto his erection, hastily burying his counterpart deep inside himself. Zamasu rode him wildly, the water sloshing heavily from his jerky, desperate movements. Black gripped his ass cheeks tightly to help gain control his rhythm, thrusting upward in time as he slammed Zamasu’s hips down with more consistent timing. They managed to establish a steady pace, and both reveled in the divine euphoria they reached as they wantonly celebrated their divine and unbreakable bond. It was not long before both unleashed erotic cries as they were each driven to exceptionally intense orgasms.

Still panting heavily, Zamasu sat next to his other self and placed an arm around him, resting his head against his shoulder. “Damn you,” he murmured, chiding him lightly.

“Don’t act like you didn’t love it,” Black countered as he pressed his lips gently to his temple.

“It was…extremely satisfying, of course,” Zamasu admitted. “But mostly I’m shocked at how you could hold out like that. I don’t understand how your mortal body could withstand such a prolonged buildup when even my godly one could no longer handle it.”

“Because this was more of a mental game than a physical one. Of course it was hard to hold myself back; even going back to last night, my desire for you was ready to burst. However, once you made that comment about how my body had a stronger need than yours, I was determined to prove your assumption wrong. So I started planning how to keep you aroused and yearning for me, while keeping myself in control. Which was a struggle, certainly, but I did manage to see it through to the end.”

“Barely,” Zamasu pointed out. “You were already humping me moments after we arrived here.”

“Perhaps I had a bit too much of the aphrodisiac, or it was more potent for my body than yours,” Black conceded. “Luckily, you helped get me back on track.”

“So I acted as an unwitting pawn in your game,” Zamasu snorted. “And it led to my own loss.”

“There’s no need to view it like that. In the end, we both ‘won’ in spectacular fashion,” Black purred sultrily.

The competitive side of Zamasu refused to allow him to let this go, though. “How is it that your willpower is stronger than mine? I know there are differences between us, but this seems like something that should be easier for me than you.”

“It’s true that this body has more intense needs than my previous one. But in some ways, that’s helped to strengthen my willpower. Since it requires basic necessities such as food and sleep on a more regular basis than I was accustomed to, I’ve gotten used to denying it what it wants when necessary. And while I don’t normally hold back on its sexual urges, having experience postponing its other needs turned out to be helpful in this endeavor.”

Zamasu sighed. “You’re truly something else. I’m constantly fascinated by how my mind combined with a human body has turned out to be such a curious, marvelous being.” There was still a petty piece of him that did not like being proven wrong, but unlike the other day when he had sought revenge against his partner, this time he smiled inwardly as he thought about returning the favor to Black sometime in the future in a positive way. He cupped his face in his hands and beamed at him serenely. “I feel blessed every day that you rescued me from the unfulfilling fate I was faced with. I don’t know what I would’ve done without you, my dearest counterpart.”

“And I’m blessed to have found you, my beloved kindred spirit.” They brought their lips together in an unhurried, intimate kiss. After breaking it off, they snuggled close together and simply held each other contentedly.

“So what would you mark on me?” Zamasu asked after some time, circling back to the subject that had come up earlier but one he had not wished to discuss in his frantic, sex-starved state.

Black had been so relaxed he had nearly fallen asleep, but his other self’s question jolted him back to alertness. He bit his own finger sharply until there was a small stream of blood running down from it. “Stand up.”

Zamasu complied and Black began tracing letters in the language of the gods on his ass cheek. He sounded out the syllables as he felt what he wrote. “Za…ma…su. I suppose it’s only fitting that I should bear the same marking I gave to you.”

“Really, what else would be worthy of being displayed on the skin of the absolute gods of the universe other than our own name?”

“It’s a bit plain to leave it as just that, though. I know I left a simple burn mark on you in my haste, but perhaps we could pretty them up a bit. Celebrate the beauty of these pure, cleansed worlds that we’ve blessed by adding some natural imagery.”

“Whatever you desire. Basic or elaborate, I’m happy to be etched with any design you wish.” Black stood and embraced his counterpart. “With the same permanence as our existence, our beauty, our blessings upon these worlds and on each other.”

“Yes. Our justice, our ideals, spreading across the omniverse and purifying it for all of eternity.” Zamasu hugged him back tightly, his eyes dewy with joy as they envisioned their unending future together. “And most of all, I look forward to being in love with you forever.”

~THE END~

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