Obito went to the capital to perform in front of the emperor as planned, and almost immediately, he was recognized as an amazing musician whose music transcends normal reality. It seems the melody produced by the moon godessess's flute, combined with his skill and talent, had a mystifying effect on people.

Obito remembers what it was like when he first stepped up to the stage at the imperial court in front of the emperor. He felt nervous and unworthy to be in the presence of such important, high society people in attendance. But the nervousness quickly disappeared when he played Kakashi's flute for the first time.

The imperial court was stunned silent, the sound of Obito's calming, ethereal music falling upon them. Obito felt at peace at that moment, as if time stopped and he was alone, just surrounded by the music and the magic. As he played, his thoughts wandered to Kakashi, making his body relax and melt with bliss. His overflowing love and yearning must have come out with his music, because after he was finished, the emperor offered him the position to be the royal palace musician.

It was a few months after that that Obito became pretty good friends with the emperor. And then he learned the true reason behind the fighting and battling in the different parts of Japan.

He learned the emperor's name was actually Hashirama Senju and the recent battles were a result of a disagreement between him and his former royal advisor/ childhood best friend. Said former friend decided to throw a rebellion as a result.

Obito figured it was a dumb reason to start a war. He just had that feeling that something was off. And he noticed how pained and betrayed the emperor seemed to be. His face just always looked like...

.... like a dejected puppy, came Kakashi's voice in his head.

Obito smiled at the memory. It was like Kakashi's words became his internal thoughts. And because of Kakashi's words, he had a hunch on how to resolve the war.

And it was right around that time that Obito finally understood what Kakashi meant by the flute having amazing mystical powers. And lucky for him, he was starting to figure out how to use it.

The war ended soon after that.

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2 years later

Obito smiles to himself as he walks through the path in the forest next to his grandparent's home. The familiar scents and sounds of the forest fill his consciousness, bringing back feelings of nostalgia. It's great to be at home again, but he couldn't help but notice how slightly different the place looks. It's been 2 years after all.

He continues walking through the forest, until he sees the ever present Torii Gate by the lake. A bright smile grows on his lips and he picks up his pace. He speed walks through the forest on his sandals, his heart beating with excitement.

And with one last shaky intake of breath, he emerges out of the forest and stops.

Obito smiles wide when he sees him. The bright silver hair of his love, the usual white glowing kimono, and him just sitting reclined on top of the Torii gate, reading one of his orange smutty novels.

Obito walks toward the gate as he smiles with a blush. The last time he was here, he spent the whole night with Kakashi. He remembers how his best friend/ love of his life made passionate love to him several times that night.

It was almost surreal, but Obito often thought back to that memory during their time apart. During his few moments alone at the palace, he would run into his room, think about Kakashi and become a desperate mess. And after a few minutes, he would be moaning Kakashi's name into a pillow, blushing from head to toe.

Lets just say... it was a very long two years.

Obito reaches the gate and looks up at Kakashi, grinning from ear to ear. The silver haired man continues to read his book, seemingly oblivious to Obito's approach. But Obito could see that smug, aloof half smile on his face.

Obito purses his lips cutely and yells up to him, "Hey, Asshole. I'm home."

The pleasant smile on Kakashi's face grows wider. He continues to read his book, idly turning a page. "You're super late."

Obito giggles. "I know. I'm sorry to keep you waiting for so long, but there were a few things I had to take care of." He puts his hands on his hips and walks over to the pillar of the gate, swaying his hips slightly.

"I heard," Kakashi says with a smile. He peers over his book to look at Obito down below, arching an eyebrow as he watches his swaying hips. "So... Thanks to you the war is over, huh?"

Obito turns around and leans up against the pillar with his back, slowly lifting up his knee to rest the bottom of his foot on it. He doesn't reply, but he nods his head and looks up at Kakashi with a coy smile.

"So how did you do it?" Kakashi asks and he jumps down from the top of the Torii Gate. He lands gracefully on his feet and Obito watches him with dark, half lidded eyes.

"Oh you know. I figured out a peaceful way to end the war using the power from your flute." Obito shrugs. "Turns out the leader of the rebellion felt spurned by the emperor and couldn't deal with his feelings. And the emperor was tied down by his duties to the kingdom and couldn't act out on how he felt. So I offered my services to get them to resolve their problem."

"Resolve their problem?" Kakashi asks, and he walks toward Obito, taking his time. Obito keeps his eyes on him, his heart rate speeding up.

"Yes. I acted as a messenger to help them talk to each other in secret. I had to sneak into the rebel's camps to talk to the leader and then sneak out each time." Obito does a casual shrug, as if the ordeal he just described was no problem.

He arches an eyebrow at Kakashi and continues with a grin. "It took a while, but then I realized the two of them were actually in love with each other." Obito chuckles to himself.

Kakashi raises his brows in mock surprise, but he keeps walking slowly towards Obito, keeping his eyes trained on him as he approaches.

Obito watches Kakashi with a grin, his heart beating faster and faster the closer he gets. Obito continues his story, gesturing lazily with his hand.

"So, with the emperor's pleading, I used the moon goddesses' flute to play love songs for the leader of the rebellion, to convince him to stop the war. He was amazingly stubborn, so it took a long time.... A very long time."

"Hmm," Kakashi hums to himself, casually walking closer to Obito. "So you were their bard wingman."

"Yes," Obito says, and he licks his lips slowly for Kakashi, drawing him in. "Then finally, Madara decided to meet with Emperor Hashirama in private..."

Kakashi arches an eyebrow, thoroughly enjoying Obito's story. It's like one of his harlequin romance books. "And then what?" he asks, very interested.

Obito chuckles at Kakashi's reaction. Yup. Such a pervert. Damn, I love him.

Obito shrugs, exaggerating the motion while tilting his head with a satisfied smirk, looking at Kakashi with sultry eyes. "Lets just say, they worked out their issues... Now they are getting married and the kingdom will have a happier, more stable government."

"I see," Kakashi says. He comes over to stand in front of Obito, face aloof. His hand moves up to caress Obito's forearm to his shoulder, his voice casual. "Seems like you were very busy."

"Mhmm," Obito agrees. He chews his lip, then tilts his head forward, shading his eyes with his lashes. "By the way, I missed you." Obito reaches up and places his hands on Kakashi's chest, feeling his heartbeat. He smiles softly with a blush. "And I figured out what it was you wanted to tell me last time we were here."

"Oh?," Kakashi asks, with a curious eyebrow. He leans closer to Obito, their noses almost touching. "And what's that?" he whispers.

"That we're soulmates," Obito says, smiling. "You're the reason why I've always felt something was missing inside me. And it's also the reason why I was the only one in town that could hear your music."

Kakashi's lip curls up. His eyes soften and he presses his forehead onto Obito's, looking into his eyes. "So you finally figured it out. Took you long enough." He chuckles and raises his hand to caress Obito's cheek. "You were always kind of slow."

Obito narrows his eyes. "Oh shut your stupid mouth, Bakashi. You're still an asshole and I hate you."

Kakashi laughs, bright and carefree. Obito giggles and jumps up to wrap his arms around Kakashi's neck, and kisses him with all his might. Kakashi moves in and presses Obito up against the Torii Gate, lifting up his leg to wrap around his waist.

Obito moans against his lips, almost getting lost in the pleasure. He feels Kakashi's other hand snake into his kimono to slide down his side to his hip. He leans back and speaks up between breaths. "Wait, Kakashi. There is one last thing I need to say."

Kakashi stops what he's doing. He smiles and leans in to kiss the corner of Obito's lips. "Oh yea? And what's that?" he whispers softly.

"I want to come with you to your world," Obito says, determined. "And be with you forever."

Kakashi raises his brows. He looks at Obito, studying his face. "Are you sure? You won't be able to see your grandparents as much. And you might miss the human world."

Obito grins, there is a fire in his eyes. "My grandparents are taken care of. They have all the money sent to them from the emperor as gratitude for my service and my town will be fine as well."

He leans in and kisses Kakashi on the cheek. He whispers softly, his voice teasing and suggestive. "You can't hide me from your annoying family anymore, Kakashi. I'm going to marry you whether you like it or not. We're soul mates."

Kakashi exhales harshly and moves his hand up Obito's thigh, slowly opening up the edge of his kimono. "You're right. You're mine now, Obito." His hand keeps trailing up, inching up and around until it grabs Obito's ass. Obito whimpers from the rough squeeze.

Kakashi chuckles. "And of course we're getting married. We were engaged ever since I gave you my flute and you accepted it."

Obito gasps, stunned by this new information. He didn't know Kakashi's flute was acting the part of an engagement ring- his engagement ring.

Obito's face brightens into a giant smile and he looks up at Kakashi. His eyes turn soft and doey, drawing him in. "Mmmn... then what are you waiting for? Take me home with you already, Bakashiii," he says with a tease.

Kakashi smirks and leans in to kiss him. He murmurs against Obito's lips, his voice low and husky. "It's been so long since we were alone like this, let's enjoy this last night here. The full moon is still up and I'm already between your legs..." He does a slow teasing grind up between Obito's legs. Obito chews his lips and shivers, heat spreading from his groin.

Kakashi continues to smirk, his eyes growing dark with pleasure. "We have the rest of eternity to be together. I'm sure meeting my annoying family can wait a bit longer..."

He leans in and kisses Obito, slow and passionate, preparing him for some hot reunion sex. And Obito couldn't find it in his mind to object.

Kakashi definitely made good on his offer, making up for the 2 very long years apart.

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Epilogue

The legends speak of the Torii Gate on the lake being the entrance to another world.

It's said that the famous flute musician, the same one who saved the emperor and helped end the war, disappeared into the other world.

Some say he met a spirit at the gate and was lured in and captured, never to return to the human world or ever play his peace bringing music ever again. His talent was so envied and sought after in the kingdom, so perhaps these other beings felt jealous of him too, wanting to selfishly keep him there in their world for themselves.

Other legends say he met the love of his life at the gate, and he chose to be with them, to spend the rest of his life with this person in the other world. And on some nights, the nights of the full moon, you can hear the sound of flute songs playing together in harmony by the lake. (And moans lol)

And as the years passed, some say you can even hear a third flute, less practiced and synchronized with the other two, but growing in courage and strength as well. 

Either way, the humans who lived close to the gate kept their distance. And those flute songs can still be heard there on some nights, even today.

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A/N: (edit* I added a little something more to the epilogue. 😁😉 Lets just say its the result of the "and moans" part. Lol

And thank you to personal_battle for the suggestion!! 😄❤)

Hello again, everyone. So this story is finally complete. Yay! 😄

It turned out way longer than I thought, and I kind of had a hard time figuring out the ending. 🤔 But I'm happy with the way it turned out. I was able to sneak in some HashiMada 😂 Although it mostly happened in the background.

Also, as I was writing this, I couldn't help but feel like it could've had a darker ending. I kinda hinted at it in the epilogue. But, being a fluffy author, I made Kakashi a nice yokai. (But part of me is curious about the dark version... 🤔🤔 Who knows. I might want to write it one day)

Ok so the japanese folklore story. I'm continuing it here as promised:

So the guy went to play his flute under a Torii Gate because he heard legends of an Oni or Spirit who played beautiful flute music there. So he played his flute and a disembodied voice spoke to him, complimenting his music. So the guy kept coming back and eventually the Oni/ Spirit gave him a magical flute.

The guy went to the emperor to win a competition and of course he blew everyone away. The emperor asked him how he got so good and the guy told him its because of the magical flute he got from the Spirit. So the emperor sends a bunch of other musicians to play under the gate, and the Spirit does not respond. So the flute guy goes back and plays there, and sure enough the voice comes back laughing with glee saying, "Aha! Thats the guy I want to hear!" The end.

I thought it was a cute funny story. And I hope you guys enjoyed my kakaobi version. 😄❤