Young Gaijin

Young Gaijin 01 By David (DAG1064@aol.com)

Author's notes: This story is fiction, all of it. The only similarity is that the main character Josh and the main character John Blackthorne from Mr. Clavell's "Shogun" is that both are English, and both were washed ashore in Japan after experiencing a storm at sea. However, Josh's adventures are much different from John Blackthorne's. If any Japanese boy lovers read this, please accept my apology if I should mistakenly describe any details. These marks "[]" indicate a language being spoken. Please enjoy the story.

Young Gaijin 01

Josh slowly came to. The bright light hurt his head and he felt very weak. He slowly opened his eyes and found himself in a room lying on very soft sheets and a thick pad beneath him. His head hurt and he lay down again, willing the pain to stop. The last thing he remembered was being swept off the deck of the Hound and into the sea in a long boat. He had dreamed of being carried here, hearing voices and seeing strange faces. He felt the need to relieve himself and he lifted his head once more. He closed his eyes to stop the room from spinning and that helped. He uncovered himself to find that he was naked. He saw what looked like a door partially open and he made the attempt to stand but couldn't. He got on his hands and knees fighting his body's need to retch. He slowly crawled towards the door and made it, looking in. He saw that it was a plain looking room, and the only thing in there was a hole in the floor. He crawled to it and looked down. He saw a big pot and realized that this was a kind of outhouse, or a bathroom of sorts. He lay on the floor for a moment trying to get up enough strength to try and sit upright over the hole. He felt hands take him under his arms and help him to sit up over the hole so he could do his business. Josh lost his battle to try and keep from retching and the hands quickly helped him to move so he could throw up down the hole and not on the floor. The hands then laid him down on the floor and moved his legs so his knees touched his chest. Josh felt a wet cool cloth clean him gently there. He sighed it felt good. Then the hands turned him on his back and another cool wet cloth wiped his face off first, and then his body. Josh looked up into the person's face and saw it was a man. The man smiled at him and Josh felt reassured. The man gently picked him up and carried him back to the bed and laid him down in it. Then he carefully lifted Josh into a sitting position and brought a small cup of Josh's lips. He helped the teen to drink the cool water and then laid him back down carefully. Josh nodded his thanks and slipped off back to sleep.

Tamanzi watched the boy sleep. He wondered about the boy and where he came from. He was certainly very different from boys that lived in the village. He'd never seen a fair skinned boy with long red hair and green eyes before. He even wondered about the gold hoop through Josh's right ear. He sat for a moment thinking about what to do once the boy had fully recovered from his fever. It was one of the smaller village boys who had found him and told him right away. Tamanzi had followed the little boy to where he found the long boat. Discovering Josh was barely alive was a miracle. He had told Jotaro to go and find the village doctor at once and carried Josh to his house. Over the next few days, Josh would come to every now and then and would talk out loud in a strange language he'd never heard before. Other times he'd thrash about as if he was having a nightmare. Thank the gods the boy was well on his way to recovery. Today's events had proved that. Tamanzi decided he would send his fastest runner with a message to his liege lord, Lord Kinzuburo at once. He stood up and went into another room of his house and quickly wrote the letter. He summoned a man from the village. The man found Tamanzi in the room with Josh.

"I came as soon as I could," the man said, bowing.

"Thank you Mu. I need you to take a message to our liege lord at once," Tamanzi said. "He needs to know about this."

"Is the boy well?" Mu asked.

"He is getting there. He woke up this morning and seemed to be aware of where he was. The doctor says that is a good sign," Tamanzi said.

"Then I'll leave right now. I should be there by tomorrow morning," Mu said. Both men left the room and went into the main room of the house. Tamanzi sat on his heels as he carefully considered his words, and then quickly wrote them on the thin sheet of rice paper in front of him. He folded it and sealed it. Mu took it and slipped it inside the sleeve of his kimono and nodded.

"I'll see you in a few days," he said and left the house. Tamanzi sighed and hoped he was doing the right thing. It was up to karma. He turned his attention to matters at hand.

Josh did improve rapidly. He was feeling so much better on the fourth day after regaining consciousness. He was sitting up in the room when Tamanzi walked in with a bowl of meat soup. He watched Josh slowly eat it and wondered how Josh would react to a request for him to have a bath. The teen needed one and he didn't want to offend him. Once he got Josh's attention, he drew in air an imaginary tub and then exaggerated getting in and pretending to bathe. Josh's eyes lit up once he realized what Tamanzi was trying to say.

"A bath? Okay! I probably smell kind of bad and I apologize for that," Josh said, forgetting he wouldn't be understood. A frown from Tamanzi reminded him of that. So he smiled and moved his head up and down hoping the man would understand. Tamanzi smiled in return and Josh sighed. The man had understood that he agreed to it. This man was different from the people he had seen on his voyage. Tamanzi was just a bit taller than him, had a slightly tan color to his skin, and most interesting of all was the fact that his eyes were slanted.

"Okay, so he's different on the outside. He's still human, like me," Josh reasoned. "He wouldn't hurt me." Josh stood up and kept the sheet wrapped around him and followed Tamanzi to the bathhouse. It was an experience he would remember his whole life and he would tell the story again and again. Tamanzi led him into the room and motioned for him to sit on the bench after taking the sheet from Josh. His eyes lingered on Josh's penis for a moment, wondering why the boy's pubic hair was red, and then he turned to the business at hand. He got Josh wet with two buckets of warm water and started on the teen's long hair first. Josh closed his eyes and smiled. He was enjoying this and Tamanzi noticed it.

"This boy is enjoying the bath," he thought to himself. "Perhaps he is not like other barbarians that I've heard of." Tamanzi left the soap in the teen's hair to soak for a bit. He took up a sponge and soap and started to wash the teen's body. Josh had never in his life felt that good. He was enjoying the good treatment and swore he'd repeat this experience again. Tamanzi got him to stand and put one foot on the bench so he could clean between the boy's butt cheeks. Josh sighed as he felt the soft sponge clean him there. Then he felt a hand on his penis and he opened his eyes to watch Tamanzi gently pull his ample foreskin back, revealing his cockhead. Tamanzi gently cleaned it, wiping away the buildup there and creating pleasure for Josh. Josh felt himself get hard as the man stroked it. Tamanzi marveled at the boy's size, estimating him at seven inches. Josh couldn't take it anymore and he shot his sperm out of his cock and onto the bench, collapsing in Tamanzi's arms. The man held the teen in his arms for a moment, realizing what had happened. So the boy was fertile. That was good. He helped Josh sit down and rinsed him off with more buckets of warm water. He picked up Josh and carried him over to the steaming tub of hot water and slowly put him in. Josh groaned in pleasure as he felt the hot water envelop his body.

"This feels so good," he said aloud. He looked at Tamanzi and smiled. The man nodded and smiled back. He left the room for a bit letting Josh soak in peace. He returned a moment later with another man behind him. Josh observed the second man and noticed he was older, but had the same features as Tamanzi. He knew for sure he was in a different place now. Tamanzi motioned for him to come out of the tub and he did. Tamanzi dried him off with a thick cotton towel and then motioned him over to a table and lie on it face down. The second man started rubbing his body and Josh sighed in pleasure. That felt incredibly good. He knew he had to do this again. The older man worked on him for quite awhile, back and front. Then he was helped to his feet and a plain brown kimono was put on him. Josh was led back to his room and he saw one of the walls was opened to let in fresh air. He marveled at the garden laid out in front of him.

"This has to be paradise," he said. Tamanzi noticed the boy's smile and knew he was going to be fine.

Lord Tadashi Kinzuburo set down the letter that Mu handed him. The man was in his late thirties, his body solid with muscle from his daily workouts, and had jet-black hair. He steepled his fingers and thought. He was one of the younger Lords in his province, having gotten there by his skill as a swordsman, tactician, and wisdom. People came to him with their problems and went away satisfied with his judgment. He was well known as a fair Lord. He read the letter a second time and slower.

"Send me Kimi!" he ordered. A servant quickly bowed and ran out the door. Kinzuburo turned to Mu.

"If you are willing to wait, I will send you back with Kimi and a letter to your village headmaster," he said. Mu bowed respectfully, his head touching the tatami mat that he sat on. "Yes my Lord."

Kinzuburo already had decided on a plan. He would send Kimi back to the village of Kobura with Mu, since the samurai knew English. Tamanzi had informed Kinzuburo that he knew Josh was English, having recognized one or two words from Josh. A knock sounded on the door at the end of the hall and Kinzuburo nodded to the samurai at the door. The door opened to reveal a boy standing there. Mu's eyes widened when he recognized the boy. His name was Kimi, he stood five foot six, was fourteen years old, and was the youngest samurai he'd heard of. Kinzuburo made the boy samurai after the teen had saved his life in battle two years ago. What made him even more valuable was the fact that Kimi could speak English, having gone to the little church school when he was six years old just after the first English priests had arrived. Kimi had left the school when he was eleven after his parents had died. He had wandered Japan until he met Kinzuburo. Kimi had served him faithfully since then.

Kimi stepped forward and then dropped to his knees and bowed. "How can I be of service to my Lord?" Kinzuburo motioned him forward. Kimi rose and walked forward to a place in front of Lord Kinzuburo and sat in the samurai fashion in front of him. Kinzuburo handed Kimi the letter and watched the teen's reaction to it.

"Lord, is this possible?" he asked. "A foreigner on our shores?"

"I want you to go and meet this boy. Talk to him. Find out what you can about him. I will come down to the village in a month's time and interview the boy," he said. Kimi bowed. "Yes my Lord. I will leave at first light. This man can guide me to the village. I will do my best."

"I know you will," Kinzuburo said softly. Kimi bowed once more and returned the letter to Kinzuburo. He motioned for Mu to follow him out. He dropped Mu off at the servant's quarters and then went to his own and began to prepare for the journey. He knew this was a serious mission and he resolved to do his best. But sometimes life has other plans for people, as he was to soon discover and learn.

Kimi and Mu arrived in the village four days later. Tamanzi greeted them on his porch and welcomed Kimi.

"Thank you for coming," he said. "I hope your journey was a safe one." Kimi returned the bow. "It was. Your man here was a very good guide." Tamanzi smiled. "Thank you. He hunts these mountains on a regular basis."

"I will have to mention that to our Lord when he comes here," Kimi said casually.

"When is he due to arrive?" Tamanzi asked. Kimi sipped his tea. "In about a month's time."

"We shall be ready then," Tamanzi promised.

"Please tell me about the foreigner," Kimi asked. Tamanzi nodded and then told of the events that happened over the last two weeks. Kimi listened with interest. He nodded once Tamanzi was finished.

"He liked the bath?" Kimi asked in surprise.

"Yes, most unusual. I think he might be different from other barbarians that I've heard of," Tamanzi said.

"I agree. They all smell and they look messy," Kimi agreed. "But this boy sounds different. What does the doctor say?" At that moment the doctor came out. When he saw Kimi he bowed low.

"Please tell me about him. Is he well?" Kimi asked. The doctor smiled. "Oh yes, quite well. He is free to go about if he wishes."

"Thank you doctor-san," Kimi bowed. The doctor bowed in return and left. Kimi sat for a bit thinking until he hit on a plan.

"I have an idea if it is agreeable to you Tamanzi-san," Kimi began. "I could stay here in your house for a night or two after I introduce myself to him. Then if possible I would like to move him into another house where it would be just him and me." Tamanzi smiled. "Of course Kimi-san. Very good idea. I have a small house in mind already. All I ask is that you allow me to pick a servant to care for the house for you."

"Agreed," Kimi smiled.

"Done and done," Tamanzi agreed. "Perhaps now would be a good time to meet him. It is close to dinnertime and you must be hungry from your journey. Do you wish a bath before dinner?"

"Yes please," Kimi said, rising to his feet. Tamanzi turned into the house and shouted. Two servants appeared and one directed Kimi to his room and the other carried his pack behind them. Kimi stripped down to a plain kimono and followed the servant to the bathhouse. After having his bath, he went back to his room and dressed once more feeling very refreshed. Tamanzi met him at the door and directed him to Josh's room. When they stepped in, they found Josh sitting by the open wall, looking out at the garden.

"Do you like the gardens?" Kimi asked. Josh turned and looked at Kimi standing there with Tamanzi behind him.

"You speak English?" Josh asked. Kimi smiled at the joy on the other teen's face. "Yes I do, and it is a long story so I will save it for later." Josh stood up and bowed to Kimi, hoping he was doing it right. He had seen the house servants bow to Tamanzi. Kimi returned the bow.

"Where did you learn that?" Kimi asked Josh.

"I saw the others do it to the man behind you. Did I do it okay?" Josh asked.

"You did it fine. It is a sign of respect to others above you. I'll explain more later. Are you hungry?" Kimi asked.

"Yes I am," Josh replied. Kimi smiled. "Then follow us. We are headed to dinner and would like you to join us."

Josh followed them to the main room where the dining table was set. Josh watched Kimi and sat down like he did. As the dinner was served, Kimi explained the different dishes in front of them. Josh tried a good number of them, politely refusing others. He apologized if he offended anyone by refusing those dishes.

"Please don't worry about it. We were not sure what you would like. Now we know," Kimi said smiling. Josh grinned. "Thanks for understanding. So what happens now?"

"How about we go for a walk on the beach and you can tell me about yourself?" Kimi suggested as he rose and slid his swords into his kimono.

"Okay," Josh agreed. Both boys set off for the beach, which wasn't too far. As they wandered around the boats, Josh told Kimi about his life. Kimi listened, nodding at the appropriate times.

"So you come from the edge of London?" Kimi asked.

"Yes. It was all countryside. I had lived on a farm until my Father was killed. Then I sought work on ships as a cabin boy," Josh replied. Kimi laid a hand on his shoulder. "I am sorry for your loss. I too, lost my parents." Kimi then told Josh his life story. Josh listened to the Japanese boy with amazement.

"Wow," he said, shaking his head. "We are so different, yet we have things in common that tie us together." Kimi nodded, the same thought having occurred to him. Perhaps it was Karma that brought Josh his way.

"What is it that you wish to do now?" Kimi asked. Josh thought for a moment. "I have nothing left in England. I have nothing left to my name. I thought of staying here and try to make a life here. Will you teach me what I need to know? Will you be my friend?" Kimi turned to face Josh and bowed. "I would be honored to be your friend." Both teens smiled at each other and their friendship was born.

By the end of the month's time, Josh had learned to speak some Japanese and learned a bit of their ways. Kimi would translate when Josh had trouble with words. The village people grew to like Josh and helped him learn to speak Japanese, much to Josh's delight. Josh even spent a few days helping some of the fishermen when someone fell sick. He proved himself capable of handling the longboat, using it to help bring in more fish. He gave some of the fishermen something to talk about when he expertly maneuvered the longboat, steering it as they rode the wave. Josh was happy again and it showed.

A runner arrived in the village early one morning and handed a letter to Kimi. Kimi read it and went to see Tamanzi.

"Our Master is arriving in three days time. Do what you need to for his arrival," Kimi ordered. Tamanzi bowed and quickly spread the word. Josh even helped even though he wasn't expected to since he was a guest of the village. By that time the people had accepted him as one of their own. Kimi walked around supervising the efforts. Everything was cleaned and made shipshape. The boats were lined up perfectly, nets cleaned and folded. Streets clean of debris, and so on. Josh had never in his life seen a clean town and said so as he sat on the porch of the house he was living in. Tamanzi and Kimi blinked at Josh after Kimi had translated what Josh had said.

"We take cleanliness very seriously. We want people in our villages to be healthy," Kimi said.

"It's not that way in England," Josh said. "If I had a bath once a month, I'd be lucky. Believe me, I like being clean. Makes me feel better." Kimi looked at him. "Then it was good fortune you came here." Josh sighed. "Don't I know it."

Kimi looked at Josh and felt the feelings rising up inside of him again. He'd been experiencing feelings for Josh for some time. Just to look at Josh made him hard. He wondered if this was normal and he decided to ask Lord Kinzuburo when he had a chance to. He thanked his luck he had fallen into Lord Kinzuburo's service. The man had taken him in once Kimi had recovered from his injuries after having been shot by an arrow during the battle two years ago when he was twelve years old. He had been in a tree when Kinzuburo rode up on his horse during the battle. An enemy archer had gotten through the ranks and came within range of Kinzuburo. Kimi had meant to warn the man, not fall out of the tree at that moment and get shot. The archers a few paces away had heard Kinzuburo yell and turned to see their Lord cut down the enemy archer with his great sword. The man had dismounted and run to Kimi as he lay on the ground. He picked up the boy carefully and took him to his tent at the back of the battlefield and ordered his doctor to care for the boy. Two months later he ordered the boy to appear before him. In front of all of his troops, Kinzuburo made Kimi a samurai in his service. He ordered his best archer, his best swordsman, and his best teacher to teach Kimi the Way of the Samurai. Ever since then he'd served his Lord well, even sharing his bed when Kinzuburo wanted to pillow with him. He loved the man with all of his heart and Kinzuburo knew it. Kinzuburo decided that Kimi was to be his Heir, the greatest Honor a Lord could bestow on his catamite. Kimi would be told on his eighteenth birthday.

Lord Kinzuburo arrived on the third day as promised in his letter to Kimi. Kimi stood straight and proud as he watched his liege lord enter the village. All the people bowed respectfully as the man rode in on his horse. He stopped in front of the headmaster's house and Kimi stepped forward and bowed.

"Greetings, my Lord. I hope your journey was a good one," Kimi said. The man nodded to Kimi. "It was. No problems here?" Kimi smiled. "None, my Lord."

"Good," the man grunted. Tamanzi stepped forward. "Does the master wish a bath and a place to rest?"

"Yes. Thank you for your kind hospitality, old friend. It is good to see you again," Kinzuburo said as Tamanzi bowed. Kinzuburo followed Tamanzi into the house after giving orders to his general to set up camp around the village. Then he turned to Kimi and told him to come and see him later. Kimi bowed and went back to the house that he shared with Josh. Not all the men that came with Kinzuburo were Japanese. There was a Portuguese priest who arrived with them. He watched the pale boy on the steps with the man and thought dark thoughts. A passing samurai noticed the man staring at Josh. He moved into the shadows and watched in shock as the priest stepped behind a bush and pull his penis out and start to stroke it. Father Vasco imagined the pale English boy underneath him kicking and screaming in pain as he defiled the boy to his immense pleasure. He hated all English and he was sure the boy was here to destroy their work.

"If I plan things just right I can possess the boy for my own uses," he thought to himself as he came in several spurts. He sighed in relief and put his penis away and readjusted himself. Then he walked away. The samurai watching was astounded. He couldn't believe this smelly barbarian had the effrontery to commit such an act out in public. Such things were to be done in absolute privacy he had been taught that by his father. He decided this was something the master needed to know. Right now.

Kinzuburo closed the shoji after the samurai had delivered his report. He looked up at his general and shook his head.

"To think he was a priest," he humphed. Hiro Matasuda leaned forward. "I had told you I had bad feelings about him." Hiro Matasuda had been another of Kinzuburo's life long friends. The old general was twice as crafty as he was and never failed to win a battle for Kinzuburo. The man was in his late fifties with a slight bit of grey at his temples but he was just as deadly with his Dai-katana (Long sword) now as he was in his youth. All respected the man, including Kinzuburo. Hiro was privy to Kinzuburo's deepest secrets and would take them to the grave. He was that loyal.

"Kimi will be here any moment. I have a plan and must instruct him," Kinzuburo nodded as he sipped his cha (tea).

"Do you wish me to leave?" Hiro said.

"No. You will have a part in tomorrow's events," Kinzuburo said. The old man grunted and remained where he was. A knock sounded on the door at that moment. Hiro shifted just slightly and a casual observer would have thought he was making himself more comfortable. Truth was he had shifted his position so he could attack with blinding speed if needed. He never let his guard down. The guard at the door announced Kimi.

"Enter!" Kinzuburo commanded. Kimi entered the room and bowed. "How may I serve you, Sire?" The door was closed behind him.

Josh awoke the next morning feeling refreshed. He noted that Kimi wasn't there with him. Thinking nothing of it, Josh went into the bathhouse to start his day. A samurai found him sitting in this room watching the birds at play in the gardens. The man motioned to Josh to follow him. Josh bowed respectfully and followed the man to Tamanzi's house and into the garden. Lord Kinzuburo sat on the porch and watched Josh stop at the edge of the garden and bow to him. The samurai around him muttered about the boy's good manners. Father Vasco realized he had his work cut out for him. Kinzuburo motioned for Josh to sit before him. Josh assumed a sitting position and bowed once more. He saw Kimi sitting just slightly behind Kinzuburo.

"Good morning sir. Please forgive my poor Japanese," Josh said.

"That is why I am here. Lord Kinzuburo wishes me to translate," Father Vasco said, staring Josh down. Josh could feel the man's hate coming from him and he realized that he was in trouble.

"He wants to know your name," Vasco said.

"My name is Josh Black," he replied. He heard his name as Vasco spoke to Kinzuburo, adding something else as he pointed to Josh. Josh saw the man frown.

"He wants to know how many other ships you helped plunder," Vasco hissed. Josh felt like an anchor had hit him. "I'm not a pirate!"

"You lie! How many ships?" the man snarled.

[What is going on?] Kinzuburo demanded. Father Vasco turned to Kinzuburo. [He refuses to answer the question, Sire. He cannot be trusted. I have heard talk that his people wish to conquer your lands.] Kimi was seething in anger. He knew Josh wasn't a liar and a pirate. He fought to keep his emotions under control.

"What did you tell him?" Josh demanded.

"Be quiet, boy! Mind your manners! They use torture here to punish liars!" Father Vasco snapped. Kimi whispered what was said to Kinzuburo as he tried his best to keep from losing his control. He wanted to stop this right now.

[Forgive me Sire. The boy has no manners.] Father Vasco said. [That is expected of his lying thieving murdering kind] Kimi came even closer to losing control as he gripped the hilt of his Katana.

[Why do you say that?] Kinzuburo asked.

[His kind are cowards] Father Vasco said. He turned to Josh with a smirk on his face. "I told him that your kind are a bunch of murders, cowards, and thieves." Kimi quickly translated as Josh slowly rose, clearly enraged.

"My kind?" he snarled. "Let's talk about your kind, priest! It was your kind that coldly murdered my Father. Pulled a gun from underneath his priests robe and shot him in the back! Your kind acts so holy and talks about a kind loving God and then cowardly shoots a man in the back!" Father Vasco jumped to his feet and started to reach for the hidden pistol in his robe. A flash of color moved and stopped in front of Josh. Kimi had translated what Josh had said and when he saw the priest start to move he suddenly feared for Josh's life. He was ready to end the man's life in a heartbeat.

[That is enough. Priest, I never trusted you in the first place. What I have seen and heard here has convinced me of that. You are a filthy animal. You defiled yourself in a garden in front of Samurai, you accuse this boy of crimes you cannot prove, and now you draw a weapon against him. Take his weapon,] Kinzuburo ordered. Hands reached out for the priest and he jumped back in an attempt to avoid being handled but a rope settled down around him and pinned his arms to his side. Hiro strode forward and searched the priest and found the pistol and a knife. He placed them on the floor in front of Kinzuburo. Josh was mad. A hand settled on his shoulder. He looked up into the face of the Daimyo.

[Kimi, please tell Josh that he is safe with us.] Kinzuburo ordered.

"Josh, Lord Kinzuburo says you are safe here," Kimi said.

[Priest, you are to be taken back to where you came from. A letter will be given to your master telling him what you have done. You will never return here again. If you do, you will die. Get him out of here.] Kinzuburo ordered. The samurai dragged the screaming man out as Kinzuburo turned to Josh. He motioned for Josh to join him and they sat on the porch. Kinzuburo offered him a cup of tea. Josh accepted it with a smile and slowly sipped it. He took his time and drank it slowly as he felt himself calm down.

[Thank you] Josh said as he bowed to the man. Kinzuburo smiled back as he patted Josh on the shoulder.

Kimi watched Josh feeling concerned for his friend as Josh lay down on the futon (a Japanese bed) and sighed, closing his eyes.

"Are you alright?" Kimi asked.

"Just tired and worn out. I'll be fine," Josh said. Kimi sighed. "I thought he was going to hurt you." Josh sat up and looked at Kimi. "Is that why you reacted that way?" Kimi nodded. Josh sensed something going on deep inside his friend. He wondered if Kimi was falling in love with him. Josh had discovered his feelings for other boys long time ago and Jan DerVander had helped him deal with those feelings.

"Is it because you have feelings for me?" Josh asked softly. Kimi felt afraid and he turned his head so Josh wouldn't see the tears of shame on his face. Josh gently lifted Kimi's face and looked into the teen's eyes. Josh gently wiped the tears away.

"There's nothing wrong with having those feelings for another boy or man," Josh said. "I have feelings for you." Kimi looked up at Josh. "You do?" Josh smiled. "Yes I do." Both boys felt something going on inside of them. Before they realized it they were kissing each other. It felt right, it felt natural, and it felt good. They broke apart and each felt different. They had crossed a line and they would never go back to that place. Their lives had been changed, and it would be for the better.

They slept together that night, just holding on to each other. There would be plenty of time later for exploration, to find pleasure, to give pleasure, and to love each other. The ninja up in the ceiling of the room looked down at the sleeping boys and felt something move in his spirit. A slight twinkle came to his eyes and he knew the boys would be together for life. He slid the panel back into place and sneaked off to report to Kinzuburo. There was much to report.

Kinzuburo sighed. He knew from the moment he'd seen Kimi and Josh exchange looks in the garden just prior to the debacle that took place that both of them had fallen for each other. He quietly mourned the loss of his catamite and felt happy at the same time that Kimi had found someone closest to his age. He briefly entertained the thought of having Josh in his bed but instantly dismissed the thought. It wouldn't be right. He had the distinct feeling that karma had brought the two boys together and who was he to get in the way? He bowed to the inevitable and smiled. Perhaps it was meant to be. He laughed to himself, remembering when he was that age and just discovering pleasures to be had. He remembered his own Sensei (teacher) helping his discover more of the pleasures of pillowing. He hoped his sensei was happy in the hereafter. He sighed and turned to his bed and stretched out. Today had been an exhausting day. Tomorrow would be a casual relaxing day.

Both boys joined Kinzuburo at breakfast the next morning. Josh looked very relaxed and so did Kimi.

[Good morning sire] Kimi said, bowing. Kinzuburo looked up and then smiled. [Good morning boys. Sleep well?]

"Hai (yes)," Josh replied, bowing. Kinzuburo smiled. [He is learning our language?]

[Yes Sire. He wishes to since he knows he will be here the rest of his life. He has asked me to teach him, and the village people have helped as well], Kimi said.

[Very good! Well done!] Kinzuburo smiled. Kimi turned to Josh. "I told him you have been learning the language and that the village has helped as well. He is very pleased." Josh grinned. "Then I know I'm doing the right thing." They sat down and the servants served the food. Josh felt lots better once he had eaten. Now questions he had wanted to ask were demanding to be heard.

[Come, let's go into the garden and sit. I would like to know more about this young man,] Kinzuburo said. Kimi and Josh followed the man out into the garden. From where Josh sat he could smell the fresh morning air coming in of the ocean. Kimi tapped him on the shoulder, gaining his attention.

"Lord Kinzuburo would like to know how you got here," Kimi said. Josh blinked. "Where is here exactly? I could tell you where I've come from and the last place I was at." Kimi translated what Josh had said. Josh saw Kinzuburo nod and then say something.

"Please tell me what you remember and I'll tell you the rest. I was taught a bit of geography by the nuns," Kimi said. Josh sighed. "It would help me if I had the Captain's log. Okay, I left England, went to France, Turkey, sailed around Africa, went to Saudi Arabia, India, through the Strait of Malacca, into the South China Sea, and the last thing I remember is running into a storm just after we left Shanghai, China and then finding myself here." Kimi nodded and then thought. He picked up a stick and drew in the dirt a map of the world that he remembered learning in the church school from memory. Josh recognized the continents as they took shape. Kimi looked up and Josh nodded. Kimi then turned to Lord Kinzuburo and translated what Josh had said. The man nodded.

"Josh, you are here at the southern tip of Japan, on an island called Kyushu, in a village called Kohura," Kimi informed him. Josh nodded. "Thanks Kimi. So now what happens next?" Kimi turned and translated to Lord Kinzuburo. The man considered Josh's question. [Tell him I shall give my answer at dinner.]

[Yes Lord,] Kimi bowed. "Lord Kinzuburo says he will answer your question at dinner tonight. He needs some time to think." Josh smiled and bowed to the man. "Arigato." Lord Kinzuburo rose and took up his swords and left. He decided he wanted to hunt the mountain today. The two boys bowed as he walked out of the garden.

"So what would you like to do now?" Kimi asked. Josh thought for a moment. "Well, I would like to know more about the samurai."

They spent most of the day out on the small plain where Kinzuburo's samurai were camping. Kimi did his best to answer Josh's questions about the samurai. Some of the samurai were willing to help Kimi explain things. Josh got to see samurai armor, spears, archery bows and arrows, and even got a demonstration of samurai fighting technique using wooden swords. He even picked up one of the wooden training swords and learned a few strokes and the proper fighting stance. Some of the sailors on the Hound had taught him knife fighting and it seemed like he was a natural at sword fighting. Kimi dueled him and Josh managed to hold his own.

[Your friend is a natural!] one samurai said. Kimi translated for Josh.

"I wonder if that was because of the other sailors on the Hound teaching me knife fighting?" Josh wondered.

"That's usually one of the first things a boy is taught when he is old enough," Kimi said. "Let's try some of that." Kimi handed Josh a smaller piece of wood about the length of a Tanto (Japanese Knife) and Josh took it. They took up the stances and Josh waited for Kimi to give him an opening. They fought for a few minutes, Josh doing very well against Kimi. Kimi gave up when it became obvious that he couldn't beat Josh.

"You are good!" Kimi exclaimed. "You might be able to pick up the Katana fairly quickly!" Josh grinned. "I need to earn the right to wear it first."

"Where did you hear that?" Kimi asked.

"I asked the ship's captain once where he got his sword. He looked at me and told me I had to earn the right to wear it first. He said to do that, I must first prove myself worthy of that right," Josh explained. Kimi translated what Josh had said to the samurai. They all nodded.

"That is the way it is done here," Kimi said. Josh nodded. "Good. It's a good rule."

"That it is," Kimi said. "I almost forgot. Do you know how to ride a horse?" Josh grinned. "Once learned, never forgotten. It's been awhile, though." Kimi laughed, translated what Josh had said, and the samurai laughed. One man went to a group of horses and brought two of them over. Josh approached one of them slowly and gently rubbed its face. He checked out the saddles that they were using and managed to get on one. Kimi got on the other and watched Josh demonstrate what he knew about riding a horse. Kimi and the men watching approved of Josh's riding skills. Kimi came up next to him and taught him the Japanese words needed to give the horse verbal commands. Josh got the hang of them fairly quick.

"You did good today," Kimi said after they left the camp.

"Thanks. It all seemed to come back to me once I started doing those things," Josh said. "My father taught me about horses and the men on the ship taught me knife fighting. Don't know what happened to the knife I had. I must have lost it in the storm." Kimi nodded. "Well, let's go get cleaned up and meet Lord Kinzuburo for dinner."

Lord Kinzuburo listened to Kimi's explanation of the day at dinner. The man wondered if Josh had been Samurai in a previous life and then sent here as a second chance. He had made up his mind to have Josh join him for the trip back to his castle. Naturally Kimi would come with them. He watched the two of them interact and they seemed to be fast friends already.

"I have decided that Josh will come with us back to Oita. From there we will decide exactly what his fate will be," Kinzuburo informed Kimi. Kimi turned and told Josh what had been said.

"Okay," Josh nodded. He felt a little sad he was leaving the village, but he knew he couldn't stay here forever. Sooner or later life would lead him in other directions. This seemed to be one of them.

He lay awake on his futon that night, thinking about Kimi. Watching the other boy as he stripped down for the bath had made him hard. He wished he could have reached out to touch him but he didn't because he was afraid of being rejected, and because the bath was a bit too public. He rolled over and found Kimi deep asleep next to him. He watched Kimi's face for a bit. He found him so erotic looking, his Asian features definitely a turn on. He lay flat on his back and reached for his hard cock and started stroking himself. He closed his eyes as the pleasure washed over him. He felt the need and want to cum getting stronger. He felt his body shiver and his toes curl up prior to cumming. He used a corner of the sheet to catch his cum as he came. He tried to keep quiet as he came, not wanting to wake Kimi. He sighed once he was done cumming. He tucked his penis back into his sleeping kimono and went to sleep. Tomorrow was going to be a long day.

The village turned out two days later to see Kinzuburo off. Tamanzi presented Josh with his own horse to which Josh protested, saying he wasn't worthy to accept such a fine animal. In the end Josh accepted the horse and hugged the man, thanking him for the horse and for taking care of him when he was sick. Josh then thanked the village for befriending him and helping him with learning to speak Japanese. Kinzuburo was impressed with Josh's manners.

"This boy has been taught manners," he said to Hiro. Matasuda grunted. "Some of our younger samurai could learn a few lessons from him." Kinzuburo laughed as he stepped into his covered palanquin and sat down. A porter closed it and Hiro gave the signal. The front guard started off down the road, and the rest of the group followed. A number of the samurai were on horseback, including Josh and Kimi. The day was bright and clear, the fresh salt air blowing in off the ocean. Josh inhaled the air and let it out.

"What a perfect day," he said. "Makes me glad to be alive." Kimi had to agree, translating to Hiro what Josh had said. Hiro nodded his agreement. Today had turned out perfectly, a good sign for the journey. It would take them about two days to get to Oita. He anticipated no problems since they were in familiar home territory. Nobody dared to attack Lord Kinzuburo here, for he was well liked. Still there would be brigands and thieves who would make such an attempt. He looked up to see Kimi and Josh talking. Kimi would point out something and Josh would attempt to say the word associated with the thing. Josh seemed to pick up on the language fast. He watched the boy carefully to see what his reaction to things was. He often wondered how gaijins (foreigners) saw them. Judging from Josh's reactions to them and the things that Kimi had reported the boy apparently found them to be interesting people.

"Kimi, please ask Josh what he thinks of us," Hiro instructed Kimi around the campfire that evening. Lord Kinzuburo's attention was caught by Hiro's question and he paid attention to Josh's answer when Kimi had translated it for Josh. Josh sighed and thought for a moment.

"Before I left my father's farm, all I ever saw was English people like myself. I never knew that a world outside England or my town ever existed. Then I went into some of the port towns and got my first look at someone different from myself. He had a big mustache and a long beard, a curved sword in a long strip of cloth wrapped around his waist, and he spoke funny. I learned later he was from a place called Turkey. Since then I've seen all kinds of people in the different countries I've been to. I've learned that no matter how different people look on the outside, we're all the same inside. All of us have emotions, we can be hurt, and our blood is red. I find you and your people very intriguing. I've learned so much already and I find your way of life fascinating," Josh stated as Kimi translated what he said. Hiro and Kinzuburo nodded.

[Kimi, tell him thank you for the kind comments. I find him to be a fascinating person. I am honored to have met him,] Kinzuburo said. Kimi translated what Hiro had said. Josh smiled and bowed.

"I hope to learn more from you in the future," Josh said. Kinzuburo bowed as Kimi translated. [I would be honored to teach you many things. For now let us concentrate on getting you to speak the language.] Josh grinned. "Hai [yes]!"

Josh watched Kimi undress and get ready for bed that night. Kimi caught Josh watching him a few times. He slipped under his blankets and turned to face Josh.

"Is something wrong?" he asked.

"No. I... um I wonder if you would like to..." Josh stuttered. Kimi immediately understood. "Am I your first?" Josh nodded. "I don't know what to do." Kimi nodded. "Having those feelings for another can be so confusing."

"You know it," Josh said. "Would you teach me?"

"Yes," Kimi said. In the back of his mind, Kimi wondered if he should mention this to Lord Kinzuburo and take Josh to the man's bed. He decided to approach Lord Kinzuburo later and ask him. Kimi lay down next to Josh and snuggled up to him.

"First thing I will do is to teach you how to touch and caress your partner to give him pleasure," Kimi said. He began touching Josh's body. Josh sighed and closed his eyes. He felt the pleasing feelings come up from deep inside of him. He felt his penis get hard as Kimi touched him. He felt Kimi's fingertips brush across his skin gently. He shivered and sighed. Kimi watched Josh's reaction to what he was doing. Josh seemed to be really enjoying what Kimi was doing. Kimi kept on touching Josh all over, finding the little spots that made Josh get excited. Kinzuburo told him they were "pleasure spots". H risked a peek at Josh's penis. It was long and slender, and it had the extra skin like his penis had. That gave him pause for thought. He couldn't help himself, he took it in hand and started moving his hand up and down on it. Josh kicked back the bedding and sighed, giving Kimi the signal and the room to continue. Kimi stroked it for a moment or two, and then moved down to Josh's balls. They had dropped a year ago and felt big and heavy in Kimi's hand. He fondled Josh's balls for a moment and then took the hard penis in hand once more, beginning o stroke it earnestly.

Josh was enjoying the pleasure. Never in his life had another man or boy touch him there. It excited him and made him feel things he'd never felt before. He could feel Kimi's hand explore and fondle his balls. He shivered at the feeling. This was lots better than touching yourself he quickly discovered. He felt Kimi's hand on his penis once more, stroking it quickly. He felt the feelings building up inside him. Suddenly he felt his toes curl up and he knew for sure he was so close to cumming. He started breathing faster and his body shivered. Suddenly he was cumming. Kimi watched in fascination as Josh's sperm shot out the end of the boy's penis and onto the boy's torso. The rest of the shots went down his torso to his stomach and down into his red pubic hair. Josh sighed as he relaxed. He opened his eyes and grinned at Kimi.

"That was amazing!" he said. Kimi grinned. "Was for me too." Both boys grinned at each other and Josh raised his head and kissed Kimi on the mouth.

"Now it's my turn to explore your body," Josh said. Kimi lay down next to Josh and relaxed as Josh started to touch Kimi. Kimi sighed as he felt Josh touch and explore him in the same way he had explored Josh. Josh could feel the muscle move and twitch underneath his fingertips. He liked the smooth feeling of Kimi's skin on his fingertips. He took his time in exploring Kimi's torso, tracing the muscles and the bone structures. Kimi was feeling very good. He loved the way Josh was touching him. He felt himself get aroused. He felt Josh's fingers moved own to his flat stomach and poke his finger into the navel and twist the tip of the finger inside it. Kimi didn't have a real deep one like he had seen on some boys. Kinzuburo liked it and even licked it out. Now he felt Josh take his hard penis in his hand. Josh looked at it closely. Kimi's penis had the extra skin covering the head just like his. Josh realized that it must be a normal thing. He smiled at that revelation.

He let go of Kimi's penis and began to fondle the teen's balls. Kimi shivered at the feeling of his balls in the palm of Josh's hand. Josh gently squeezed it and pulled on them. After a moment he reached for Kimi's penis once more and then started stroking it like Kimi had done to him. Kimi let go and lost himself in the feelings that washed over him. He fought to hold off him impending orgasm, but soon lost that battle. Josh watched in amazement as sperm leapt up into the air and land on Kimi's chest. The other shots landed on his torso, on his stomach, in his navel, and then in his neatly cut black pubic hair. Kimi sighed as he stopped ejaculating. He looked up into Josh's eyes and then they were kissing. Josh broke the kiss and lay down beside Kimi and pulled the blankets over them. Kimi snuggled up to Josh and they went to sleep. The samurai that watched them from the bushes sighed and marveled at the power of love. He had the feeling that it had been karma that brought them together. He quietly went on his way, finishing his patrol. He reported to Lord Kinzuburo like he was ordered to and reported what he saw. Kinzuburo warned him to keep it to himself and then dismissed him. He sat there for a time and thought. He then made his choice. He would talk to them in the morning before they started the day's journey.

Kimi and Josh were up early the next morning. They got their bedrolls tied up and packed on their horses. Kimi led the way to a nearby stream where they stripped down and bathed in the cold water. Josh felt his gear shrivel up as he waded into the water. Kimi grinned as Josh quickly got back on the bank.

"You try it," Josh challenged. Kimi stuck his toe in the cold water and then quickly reconsidered. Josh crossed his arms and glowered. Kimi walked right into the stream and ducked himself under and then came up.

"It's not that cold," he said through chattering teeth. Josh grinned and then soaped himself up as a couple of samurai walked up to the stream. They had buckets with them and two of them filled up a pair of buckets.

"When you are ready for a rinse, just nod your head and they'll dump the water over you. Stay up on the bank. Don't want the soap to get into the water," Kimi said as he came up and took the soap from Josh. Some of the men stripped down as Josh watched. All of them were smooth skinned except for hair around their penises. Josh wondered it that was how they were. Three of the men waded out into the stream and ducked under. One stayed on the bank.

"I'm ready," Josh said. Kimi turned and said something to the man. He picked up the first bucket and slowly poured it over Josh's head, rinsing his long hair of soap. Then he carefully dumped the next bucket over Josh's shoulders, back, and torso. Once he was completely clean of soap, the samurai handed Josh a towel of thick cotton. Josh dried off and handed it back.

"He's going to put what is called a mawashi on you. It is a thin strip of cloth that goes on around your waist and covers your penis," Kimi said as Josh blushed a little. "When he hands you one end of the cloth, hold it over you just below your navel." The samurai handed Josh one end of the cloth and Josh held it where Kimi said to. The samurai brought it down between Josh's legs and up between his butt cheeks.

"Squat just a bit, okay now stand up again," Kimi directed Josh. Josh could feel it between his butt cheeks as the samurai wrapped it around him and tied it off. It felt snug on him. Josh took a few steps and it felt good on him. It held him better than the pants he used to wear. He pulled a clean brown cotton kimono on and it felt good on him. Josh smiled. He couldn't help but feel like a samurai in this.

"This feels so comfortable and it holds me pretty well," Josh said to Kimi as he was getting his mawashi put on.

"Yes it does," Kimi agreed. "I'm so used to wearing them I've never thought about that before." Both of the boys headed back to the camp. The place was alive by now, the cooking fires going and men moving around. Josh watched as the larger tent was coming down and getting packed.

"Lord Kinzuburo's tent for when he travels. He likes to use it when the weather is good. He uses a road side inn once in a while," Kimi explained.

"I like sleeping out under the trees and the stars," Josh said.

"I'm used to it now," Kimi said. "We don't have that far to go. I think we might get to Oita before nightfall."

"Where is that?" Josh asked.

"It's a bit north of us. It's Lord Kinzuburo's home," Kimi explained.

"Oh, I see. Is it a big place?" Josh asked. Kimi thought for a moment. "Not a really big city like Kyoto, but it's a bit bigger than Kobura. It sits right on the ocean just like the one we left. Kobura. Kobura is a fishing village. Oita is more of a port city where ships come to deliver things to sell or trade."

"Neat," Josh said. "Can't wait to see it." Kimi smiled as they stepped up to the cook and got their bowl of breakfast. The warm rice and vegetables went down nice.

"Now I'm ready for the day," Josh said. Kimi turned as a guard shouted his name. [Lord Kinzuburo wishes to see you and the boy in his smaller tent.] Kimi nodded. [Hai!] He turned to Josh. "Lord Kinzuburo wants to see us." Josh quickly inspected Kimi and Kimi inspected Josh, wiping a bit of the breakfast rice off his kimono. Both boys went to the man's smaller tent. They bowed at the doorway and Kinzuburo motioned for them to enter. Hiro stood up and stretched and ordered the tent cleared. He himself took up a position a few feet away from the tent to ensure privacy for Lord Kinzuburo.

[Kimi, please translate my exact words. You have nothing to be embarrassed about,] Kinzuburo said. Kimi suddenly realized that someone must have seen him and Josh making out last night.

[Ah. I see you have an idea of what it is about. Lucky for you it was only one man that saw. There is nothing wrong with taking a man or another boy for a lover, you need to be more discrete when you do it. Now translate,] Kinzuburo ordered. Kimi turned to Josh. "Someone saw us last night and told Lord Kinzuburo." Josh felt lightheaded. "Please tell him I am sorry if I offended him. I'll never do it again, I promise." Kimi translated. Kinzuburo looked at Josh. He grabbed him by the shoulders.

[Tell him that I do not mind, but he needs to be more careful as to where you two have sex. Perhaps I shall move you two into my tent for the rest of the journey so that you have a safe place for pillowing,] Kinzuburo said. Kimi translated and Josh's face lit up with joy and happiness.

"Please tell him that if he wishes I would be honored to pillow with him, if you don't mind Kimi," Josh said.

"No I don't mind and I have something to confess. I pillow with Lord Kinzuburo on a regular basis ever since I was twelve and entered his service. I am what he calls a catamite, a boy who gives him pleasure of the body," Kimi said. Josh smiled. "That doesn't bother me at all. I have heard of such things when I was living on the docks in England. I've always wanted to do it with a man. But I've never really found a man that attracted me," Josh said. Kimi turned and translated what Josh had said. As Josh watched, a smile spread across his face. He gently hugged Josh.

[Tell him that I accept his gracious offer and that I would love to fulfill his desire to be with a man. Ask him if he knows anything about pillowing,] Kinzuburo said. The man sat down in a chair and watched Kimi talk to Josh. He knew Josh knew a lot of the language, but he preferred to use Kimi when there was a need to get information to Josh quickly.

"No. Last night was the first time I actually did anything with another boy. Before that I would play with it. The boys in my school in England called it wanking," Josh said. Kimi quickly translated what Josh said. Kinzuburo nodded and shook his head.

[Tell him that every boy should know about his body and know about pillowing. We consider it a very important part of growing up into a man. Ask him if he would mind if you and I taught him about pillowing,] Kinzuburo said. Kimi turned to Josh. "Lord Kinzuburo says that learning about your body and the Art of Pillowing is very important. Fathers here in Japan teach their sons about those things when they turn twelve. Lord Kinzuburo has taken me under his wing and taught me those things. We shall teach you these things and help you to discover the pleasures to be had and enjoyed." Josh grinned. "Thank you, Kimi and Lord Kinzuburo!"

The man smiled at Josh's excitement and patted the boy's shoulder. A voice from outside intruded and informed Kinzuburo it was time to go. He walked out after Kimi and Josh helped him with his armor. As Kinzuburo stood and talked with Hiro, the small tent was quickly taken down and packed away. Kimi and Josh boarded their horses as Kinzuburo boarded his. He waved his hand and the journey began once more.

It was the mid afternoon on the next day they rode into Oita. People stopped what they were doing and bowed in respect to Kinzuburo as he rode into town on his horse, having gotten on outside of the town from the palanquin. He was in safe territory and didn't fear an attack. People called out to him and he waved. The smaller children cheered him and he smiled broadly. It took the group another hour to reach his castle. Josh blinked at the size of it. The place was huge! It was decorated in the Clan insignias and colors, as well as the Emblem of the Shogun.

"Lord Kinzuburo serves the Shogun. The Shogun is the absolute authority under the Emperor," Kimi informed Josh.

"Sounds like he is some kind of a military leader," Josh remarked.

"He is," Kimi said. "A very powerful one at that." He nodded his head thinking that this was one person that he wouldn't want to cross. He followed Kimi and Lord Kinzuburo through the town. He saw people pointing and staring at him so he smiled and bowed his head a few times, hoping that would help a little. It must have because people smiled back. Kimi noticed that and grinned.

"I'll bet you will be the talk of the town by nightfall," he said. Josh looked up at Kimi. "Won't doubt that for a moment."

The group crossed over the drawbridge and into the castle proper. Everywhere Josh looked, there were Samurai all over the place. He knew this place would be hard to attack should that ever happen, but judging by the reactions of the people outside, the chances of that ever happening were slim to none. These were happy people. Kinzuburo was well liked. Josh looked up as Kimi stopped in front of him.

"Come on, Josh. We can get off now," Kimi said. Josh joined him a moment later as Kimi led his horse to the barns. The stable master looked over Josh's horse, nodded, and said something. Kimi turned to Josh and translated what the man had said.

"He said you have a good horse," Kimi said. Josh bowed to the man. "Arigato." The man smiled broadly and showed Josh by motions where he was to put the horse. Josh followed Kimi's example in unsaddling the horse, wiping it down and stabling it. Then he followed Kimi into the castle.

"First stop is the bath," Kimi said to Josh.

"Good. I could use one," Josh admitted. Kimi grinned and laughed. Josh followed Kimi into a large room with other samurai already in the baths. The attendants were scurrying around with buckets of water, towels, soap, and other things. Kimi found a spot for him and Josh. Two attendants came over and poured buckets of warm water over each teen and were handed soaps for their hair and bodies. Josh and Kimi started to wash. Josh sighed as he washed himself. This felt good to him. He knew now he could never go back to his old life now, and he never wanted to. The man popped up once more and provided him with rinsing water. Then Josh followed Kimi into a tub of hot water. He settled down next to Kimi and sighed. He closed his eyes for a moment and let the hot water soak into him. He could hear voices around him and he was able to make out a few words here and there.

"Feeling okay?" Kimi asked. Josh opened his eyes and looked at the other teen. "Yes. I was thinking that there is no way I could ever go back to my old life now, and I never want to. I am here for the rest of my life, and I want to spend it with you." Kimi smiled, his spirits and soul rising. "I am honored that you want to be with me." They looked at each other and smiled. One of the samurai watching them saw that and nodded to himself. He had known from the moment the two teens saw each other, they were destined to be together. Kinzuburo had ordered him to watch over them and to keep him informed of what they did.

They eventually left the tub and were given towels to dry off with. He led Josh to a group of tables and pointed to one.

"Lie down on your front. Trust me, you'll like this," Kimi grinned as two men approached them.

"A massage? I had one back at that village, and it was great!" Josh exclaimed as the man started in on his back. "If this is heaven, I'm not leaving." Kimi translated what Josh had said and all the men laughed. "Everyone here agrees with you on that." After the massage was done, another attendant tied a mawashi in place on Josh and then handed him a fresh kimono to wear. Josh smiled as he slipped it on.

"I feel great!" he said. Kimi grinned. "That's the main purpose of the bath. To clean your body, rejunivate it with massage, and leave you feeling like a new person."

"I'm definitely coming back here," Josh said.

"Come on, we've got to go and see Lord Kinzuburo. Can't keep him waiting," Kimi said as he adjusted his swords in his obi (the cloth belt for the kimono) and set off. Josh fell in behind him along with another samurai. Kimi led the way through the castle halls until they came to a set of doors. He knocked on it and stepped back. The door was opened and the samurai recognized Kimi. He opened the door and Kimi and Josh stepped inside. First thing they did was bow to Lord Kinzuburo sitting in his place at the far end of the hall.

"Master, we have come in answer to your summons. How can we serve you?" Kimi said to Kinzuburo.

"Come," the man said, pointing to a pair of cushions by him.

"Hai," both teens said in unison and walked to their assigned places and sat down.

[How was the bath?] Kinzuburo asked.

[Very well, Sire. Even Josh liked it,] Kimi said. [He said it was like being in heaven and if it was, he didn't want to leave!] Lord Kinzuburo and the samurai in the room laughed heartily. [Tell him he is right!] Kim grinned and told Josh what had been said. Josh just grinned.

[It is good that he had taken to our ways so quickly. Perhaps it was karma that meant for him to be here,] Kinzuburo said.

[That is what he said to me while in the bath, Sire. He said he knows he will be here for the rest of his days and wants to be,] Kimi said. Kinzuburo nodded as he rubbed his chin. [Tell him to move over there to the side and join me up here for a moment, and then you will join him.] Kimi told Josh what was said and the turned to the direction indicated. A samurai motioned Josh to come over and he did. Josh then was given some food to eat.

Kimi settled himself in front of Kinzuburo and they talked in whispers.

[I wish to talk to you about tonight,] Kinzuburo said. Kimi nodded. [Do you wish us to pillow with you tonight?]

[If the both of you are up to it. He could watch and we can tell him what we do as we go, or he can be on the receiving end and one of us can tell him what is being done to him,] Kinzuburo suggested. Kimi thought for a moment. [What if you and I start like we always do, and then tell him he can either watch or join in and go from there?] Kinzuburo smiled. [An excellent idea. My quarters, one hour after dark.] Kimi bowed and excused himself. He joined Josh and had his bowl of rice and vegetables for dinner. They sat and watched what went on as various samurai came and went. Finally Kimi tapped Josh on the shoulder when Kinzuburo called them. Josh quickly bowed to the man.

[Please deliver this message for me and then the evening is yours,] he said, handing Kimi a folded piece of paper. Both teens bowed as Kimi accepted the note. They left the audience room and Kimi led the way down to the stables. The stable master took the note, read it, and nodded. Kimi and Josh bowed and left.

"So what now?" Josh asked when nobody was too close. Kimi looked around and then whispered into Josh's ear. "We go to Lord Kinzuburo's room one hour after dark." Josh felt excitement stir in his groin. Kimi grinned at Josh.

They arrived exactly at the appointed time. Kimi led the way to the sleeping chambers and inside. Lord Kinzuburo smiled as both teens walked in. Josh bowed.

[Please tell him I thank him for his respect,] Kinzuburo said.

"He's pleased that you respect him so," Kimi said. Josh nodded. "He is an important man. He deserves it." Kimi turned and placed his swords in a stand by the bed. He stepped up to Kinzuburo and they both kissed. Josh felt himself get very hard. He rubbed the front of his kimono, and then slipped his hand inside and rubbed the bulge in his mawashi. He looked up to see Kimi's back against Kinzuburo's chest. The man was slowly stripping Kimi. He untied the obi and dropped it to the side. Then he parted the kimono and started rubbing Kimi's torso with both hands. Josh felt his pulse quicken and get even harder. He pulled his obi off and let his kimono drop to the floor as he rubbed his very prominent bulge in his mawashi. He looked up to see both Kimi and Kinzuburo holding their hands out to him. Josh held out his and they drew him into their cuddle. Josh felt Kinzuburo's hands start to explore his torso as Kimi stepped back and pulled his kimono off. He picked up Josh's and folded it neatly and put it to the side. When he turned around. Josh had his head back on one of Kinzuburo's shoulders as the man kissed and sucked on the teen's neck. He could see Josh's eyes were closed and hear his rapid breathing. Kinzuburo discovered Josh's hard bulge in his mawashi and pulled it off him. Josh's cock sprang free of its confinement and Kinzuburo grasped it in his hand and gently squeezed it. That got a reaction from Josh. He moaned and shivered a bit. Kimi sprang forward to help Kinzuburo lay Josh on the bed. Both man and teen began to pleasure Josh's body with touches and kisses. Josh jerked, shivered and moaned.

[Help me tie him down,] Kinzuburo said and kissed Josh's right nipple. Kimi found the four strips of silk cloth and took his left wrist and tied it to the headboard. Then he did the same with the left foot, while Kinzuburo secure the teen's right arm and leg to the bed. They caressed his body for a moment as Josh caught his breath.

"Trust us, okay? In a moment, we will touch you all over, kiss, lick, and suck your nipples (Kimi pointed to them on Josh's chest), and then after that, we shall pleasure your manhood with kisses, licks, and by sucking on it," Kimi explained. Then Kimi and Kinzuburo went to work on Josh.

What were acts of pleasure given to another became an experience for Josh. He would relive those moments over and over in his head for the rest of his life. What he had been told was a sin became delightful pleasures to him. That night changed him completely. He felt their fingers, mouths, and tongues explore him from head to foot. When they started in on his penis, he nearly went crazy. He never knew that having his penis touched, caressed, licked, and sucked by another man or boy could be so wonderful. He would never ever find the words to describe it. Kimi and Kinzuburo both sucked Josh off until he came. Kinzuburo was the first to tasted Josh as he exploded, sending his juice into the man's mouth. He backed off and let Kimi in for a taste. Kimi finished Josh off as Kinzuburo watched. He could see the glazed look in Josh's eyes and knew he had gone to heaven, just like he had seen in Kimi's eyes many times. Josh finally calmed down and they untied him. Josh kissed both of them and then settled down to watch Kimi and Kinzuburo make love. They did the same things they had to him with one exception. Kinzuburo put his penis at Kimi's gate and pushed it into the boy as he lay on his back with legs spread wide.

"The moment that is called the Clouds and the Rain," Kimi gasped as Kinzuburo pushed all of him inside Kimi. They relaxed for a moment as Josh felt Kinzuburo's cock going inside Kimi's gate. He could see the thick tube of flesh deep inside Kimi's gate. Kinzuburo groaned in pleasure as he felt Josh's fingers explore his manhood buried deep inside Kimi. He started working his cock in and out of the catamite underneath him. Kimi wiggled his ass, moaned and groaned, and cooed words into Kinzuburo's ear. A moment later the man shivered uncontrollably as Kimi whined out loud. Josh wondered if Kinzuburo had put his juice inside Kimi. He wondered what it felt like to have another boy or a man put his penis inside of him. He watched as Kinzuburo slowly pulled his penis out of Kimi. Both man and teen sighed and kissed each other. Josh could see white stuff dripping out of Kimi and he knew Kinzuburo had put his juice in there.

"Did it feel good?" Josh asked as Kinzuburo wiped his manhood off. Kimi smiled. "Yes it did. He can do it to me with no problems because I have taken him in me many times. But we must prepare you carefully for your first time. If we did not, we could hurt you." Josh nodded. "If he doesn't mind, I want you to be the first. He can be my second." Kimi translated what Josh said as Kinzuburo gently wiped Kimi clean. Josh saw the man smile at him and then hugged him and kissed him.

"He said he would be honored to be your second. He agrees with me saying you must be properly prepared first," Kimi said. Josh sighed with relief. "Good. I don't want to be hurt." Kinzuburo sighed and flopped down on the bed. [It is time for sleep. Kimi behind me please. I will have Josh in front of me please.] Kimi translated and then moved behind Kinzuburo. Josh moved in front of Kinzuburo and before he settled down, reached over and drew Kimi to him and kissed the other boy as passionately as he could. Kinzuburo smiled up at them. All three settled into their places and let sleep over take them.

************************************************************************ Stay tuned, more adventures of Josh to come in "Young Gaijin 02"