Brothers Gift (Closed)

[katalynn]

She hadn't noticed the position she took. The most she did notice is that she us kneeling. Yet, each time he pointed something out, explaining what he saw... The shyness grabbed onto her hard, redness flushing deep in her cheeks. The heat of that shyness growing down to her chest as her breathing picked up slightly.

Crystal smiled softly and at first is unsure of what to say.

"The past has left a wound that will take time to heal. However, dwelling on it only keeps that wound open. I promise you that I will put my trust in you and not allow my fears of the past to come between us."

She returned his kisses with more passion than she expected. Then again, his words and actions did make her feel much better. That happiness flickered in her eyes as she took him by the hand and guided him towards the bath.

It is still hot and has been prepared just for him. Some garments laid neatly on a table for him as well.

"I do have an important question. I haven't been quite sure how to ask it though. Yet with everything that is happening now... It is a subject that needs attention...."

She came close to calling him Master, for a second thought perhaps that she should keep calling him by that title. At this point it is ingrained pretty deep, just as it is with the slave position. None the less, she waited until he was settled in the bath before she joined him.

"What if I am with child? If not yet, I will be if I keep taking in your seed. If I end up bearing a child at a time like this... I will become more of a burden than helpful. Also, me and the child will become higher targets for this darkness. It already has its mark on me. It will only feed off that and if I am with child now.... It will affect it in ways that we can't control..."

 

[DominationSoul]

Volton eased into the warm water with Crystal, feeling so comfortable with her. He saw concern come over her face, then she asked, "What if I am with child?. . .”

“You are right, Crystal; you would both be in danger. We can make a spell to prevent a child from being conceived.”

He told her the words to say and they made the spell in unison.

Volton took Crystal's hands. “When we first met, I knew only that the dark had to be defeated at any cost – even if it cost my life, it didn't matter.

“Since that time, you have opened up places inside me I never knew existed. I knew nothing of love and desire before you became a part of me. I truly was never afraid of anything; now, fear of you being hurt stands near to my heart. I threw myself at problems with abandon; now, I want you to be part of the decision process.

“As you said earlier, you are my mate. This fight against the dark is not just mine; it is ours. I know there can be a terrible cost to join the fight, and I also acknowledge that I can't just pull you along with me. It is a choice for you to make.”

Volton took a wash cloth and started washing her back. “Better get clean before the water turn cold,” he said with a smile.

 

[katalynn]

Crystal was slightly surprised that he created that spell. However, she got over it rather quickly and is grateful at having one less stress hanging over her head. Each word he spoke caused her smile and blush brightly.

"No need to worry about the bath getting cold. Not only is it enchanted, but it also comes from a natural hot springs. We can stay in here all night if we wanted."

Crystal considered the things he said as he washed over her. Granted she just took a bath nit too long ago, yet it is much more enjoyable this time. She took another cloth and proceeded to wash his legs and feet.

"I was meant to be mated with another. My father is trying to get has many allies as possible. I didn't want to be mated with him though. I wasn't ready to be with a mate. There was so much I wanted to do for myself...."

She sighed with a faint hint of sadness, luckily it faded just as quickly. Meanwhile, she rolled over to face him in order to wash him. There is still some hesitation when it came to touching him. Crystal didn't want to disappoint him like she had done earlier.

"What you feel is because of our bond. It makes you sense things that you normally wouldn't. I can feel you in return. I also had dreams of your memories. I can feel the truth of your words, our hearts beat as one..."

She smiled softly while she worked down his arms, washing and exploring every inch of him.

"Some of your memories frightened me. Yet, I felt a love within you. It was buried deep and when I slept... When I was lost in darkness.... It was that love that I held onto... You brought me back. If it wasn't for that.. I would probably still be lost..."

Crystal found it difficult to look him in the eyes after that. With everything that has happened, she did come dangerously close to letting the darkness take her. It may be difficult for her recall exact events at the slavers. Though, she does recall how inviting the darkness was. The sheer power alone embraced her in ways she never thought possible. There were moments when she didn't want to wake up...

"That is when I knew we were meant to be as one.... M'love.."

With that, Crystal laid on top of Volton and kissed him.

 

[DominationSoul]

"No need to worry about the bath getting cold. . . . We can stay in here all night if we wanted."

Volton smiled at the tone in Crystal's voice, which had lowered to that of a sultry temptress. He grinned with delight. Who needed supper with a delightful feast in front of him?

He continued washing her while enjoying her attention to his body, getting clean had never felt so good. “I should make an effort to get dirty more often.”

"I was meant to be mated with another. . . . There was so much I wanted to do for myself....”

Volton heard the wistful sound of her voice. “So much has been taken from you, love. I pray what you receive in turn will be beyond your expectations.”

Crystal turned to face him, and he gave her a light kiss as she continued to wash him. She felt a bit hesitant. He deepened the kiss.

“When I was lost in darkness.... It was that love that I held onto... You brought me back. If it wasn't for that.. I would probably still be lost..."

Crystal's voice changed again. It seemed to have a mix of sadness and relief. Volton embrace her. “I'm glad you came back to me. I want you with me always.” He caressed her face gently. “You are my precious one, Crystal.”

Crystal eyes were looking away from him, and Volton knew why. This bond was a blessing and a curse because there was no such thing as private thoughts. The other person always knew what the other was feeling.

"That is when I knew we were meant to be as one.... M'love."

Volton's fingers lifted Crystal's chin. He looked directly into her eyes. “My beloved there is no shame in what you felt or what you think could have happened. What matters is you fought the darkness and escaped, and now you are back with me, and I'm so proud of you.”

Crystal shifted her body so she lay on him. Her lips met his. His leg spread her knees wider, and his hands lowered to her ass cheeks, cupping them firmly. He pulled her up as his hips thrust upward, driving his cock into her heated center.

“Oh, my precious baby, I want you so much. Making love with you all night would be just the beginning.”

As he continued to thrust in her, his inner need grew; with every thrust, her breasts rubbed up and down on his chest. His hands continued to clenched her ass, pulling her harder to him.

“You know, elves and wizards live very long lives. How many times in a thousand years do you think we will make love? And each time will be extra special.

“Cum with me my love.” His mouth returned to her lips as his hips moved harder and faster, pounding her pussy, fucking her hard, enjoying her body, loving how she felt so soft and sexy, then sighing, “Oh, my precious, Crystal. I am so happy you are mine.”

 

[katalynn]

She wasn't expecting him to thrust into her so suddenly. Then again, it is something should expect. Especially in moments like this when the moment is very difficult to pass up. However, she couldn't complain either. It no longer hurt like it had before. The fears she had been holding onto were melting away with each thrust.

In fact she is beginning to realize that it is difficult to think at all. Granted he is the only one she has been with, yet, she still can't believe how big he is. In fact now that Crystal is more relaxed and calmer... Volton seems to feel bigger than before. She paid more attention to how he moved within her, the sensation every thrust gave.

The length fit her perfectly too, something she was afraid to accept at first. Before, she didn't want to accept the pleasure he gave. Now, it is impossible to deny. Pleasure is the only thing she can focus on. Volton's voice embraced her much like the darkness had done. Only she didn't feel lost this time... She knew that with him she will never be alone again.

Volton didn't need to wait long for her to cum on his command. Part of it is simply from being trained by the slaver to cum with permission. Yet, in this case, it mostly due to the fact that she couldn't hold back any longer. Even he wanted her too, there is very little doubt she would have. The pleasure overwhelmed her too much. And for once, she enjoyed every second without fear. Crystal screamed out his name and her love for him as she came.

 

[DominationSoul]

Crystal's voice calling his name and speaking of her love moved Volton deeply. “I love you too, dear.”

Crystal's serene face said it all; she appeared to be lost in the moment. Her moans of pleasure drove Volton to bring her more pleasure.

His hands ran up and down her back. He felt her body arch each time, and he smiled to himself, knowing how sensitive she was there.

He took his time with his fingers, tracing patterns from her shoulders to her ass. Still buried deep inside her, he let his hands show how he felt.

“Crystal, to touch you is a wonder because it is not just the feel of skin to skin, but it is also the feel of your response and mine as well. As we respond to each other, the passion builds until we are lost in the moment where our spirits commune and where the bond we share binds us even more together.

“I love touching you, Crystal, enjoying your passion, delighting in your body, and listening to your voice makes me so hot with desire.

“I am so happy you are my bond-mate.” Then he began a song for her.

“The gift of your body brings me so much pleasure,
and the gift of your your love is beyond measure.
You, my precious Crystal, I will always treasure.

“No matter the hardships we may endure,
being together will always ensure
that our bond stays strong and pure.”

Volton held Crystal in his arms and showered her with kisses on her head, eyes, nose, mouth, cheeks, chin, neck, and ears. He smiled her. “With you, Crystal, I know that at last, I am home.”

 

[katalynn]

Crystal loved it when he sings, his voice alone could easily bring her enough pleasure to cum. A few times it almost did make her cum as the words made her heart soar. She never thought anyone would say such things to her in this lifetime. Seems that all anyone has ever wanted to do is hurt her up until now. The more she enjoyed his touches and the attention, a poem that she wrote long ago came to mind. It was never meant for anyone in particular, just a dream she had once and she turned it into a poem in hopes that the dream will come true some day.

“Admiring the beauty of the ocean waves...”

She started to sing more beautifully than she has sung for him before now. All the while, her hips kept rolling to meet his every thrust. It wasn't easy for her to focus on singing when the pleasure is overwhelming her, yet, she wanted to sing this just for him. To make it more special, she sang it in her elvish tongue which also made it more beautiful to hear.

“Drifting towards the land, I wondered about the journey they traveled.
To eventually reach the sand. I've always dreamed about taking journey
To a place along the sea. Where every moment is timeless. In a world of magic and mystery.”

“You and I were hand in hand, watching the seabirds in flight.
Appearing like a silhouette against a backdrop of the moonlight
We found ourselves on a magical journey, to a place we wanted to be.
When we ventured into the darkness, towards the sounds of the romantic sea”

“We walked along the shoreline, pausing to write in the sand
As we engaged on this timeless journey, to a special wonderland
some kind of magic took over my heart when you looked into my eyes.
As we held each other very close, waiting for the sun to rise.”

“I said how much I loved you and you said the same to me.
As we drew a heart in the sand and creating another memory
We wrote our initials inside the heart, knowing the tide would soon be in
to carry our love into the sea and let this romantic journey begin.”

“We will always share a moonlight with the sounds of the romantic sea
When we hold each other in the darkness
For now and eternity
The wave that carries our special love will always drift on forever
As we journey to that magical world
Through the sands of time together...”

She sang as best as she could while her body is being overwhelmed with sensations. At some point during the song, she came and laid on top of him trembling as the last orgasm was pretty intense. In all her life she never thought she would get to experience this kind of love. Subconsciously, it did amaze her at fast this is all happening. It wasn't very long ago when he took her by force, giving her the choice between life and death. Yet, it did make things easier that he isn't as cruel as his... as Edward's brother made him out to be. When he came for the last time, she is laying on him just relaxing and enjoying the feel of him being buried inside of her.

“We should get ready for dinner soon... Although, I don't wish to leave your arms...”

She smiled up at him and kissed him softly.... Clearly in no hurry to leave the bath.

 

[DominationSoul]

Volton was lost in Crystal's voice as she sang, and her body moving with him in their passionate union was beyond words. Pleasure washed over him like the waves of the ocean.

Feeling spent at last, Crystal laying on him, with his cock held fast inside her, Volton had no idea such peace existed. Her song had taken him to a magical place. One to where he wished he could take her.

“We should get ready for dinner soon... Although, I don't wish to leave your arms...”

“I have a feeling, my love, if we don't get moving now, we're going to miss dinner, and your father--”

Reluctantly, he pulled away and emerged from the bath. He helped Crystal up and out. For a moment, his eyes roamed her fantastic naked body.

“You are too beautiful; you could break my eyes.”

As he helped Crystal dry off, Volton realized he truly was smitten with her. She'd come into his life and filled the empty void in his heart. He couldn't imagine life without her now; it just wasn't possible.

Thoughts of fighting the dark intruded. Why? Why did their peace have to be shattered? They had to fight – no question, but now that he had found a happiness that seemed impossible why couldn't he forget the evil of the world?

Shit

He realized it was much more than just their happiness at stake. Life itself hung in the balance. It would take every wizard and warrior to do their part to banish the darkness.

“Do you need help dressing, my love?” He grinned at his naughty thoughts, which seemed to get naughtier as time moved forward. “It seems I can't hold a thought for a moment without it turning naughty, and it's all your fault, Crystal. You are so fuckable; I can hardly think of anything else.”

He thought of sitting next to her while dining, and his hand goes below the table, then to her thigh, then to--

His face broke out in a huge grin at the very naughty thought. “I'm really looking forward to dinner, and the tasty treats awaiting me.”

They finished dressing and Volton said, “You are more beautiful than a sunset and more tasty than one too.” He held out his arm. “Shall we go, my precious one?”

 

[katalynn]

Crystal felt all the emotions that poured through him in those few moments. Also heard his thoughts as to why he suddenly seemed upset. There was a split second where she thought she had done wrong again. Though, it faded just as quickly as it entered her mind. Afterwards, she felt the same way, wondering why she can't have peace in her life again. Granted, her life wasn't that easy, always having to take lessons for this and that. Being pawned off for marriage just to make an alliance. However, she had no serious complaints and after her experience of being a slave... there were no complaints at all. Life was honestly simple and boring compared to now. Still, she has been tossed into all this darkness for some reason and is now tainted with it.... Where her future used to be a set path for her to follow... It has now become an unknown future. Something she never thought possible.

Crystal did pout from two things, one is simply having to get out the tub. If she had it her way, she could stay in the room for the rest of the time they were here. Some tiny part of her is upset with her father, he took all of this a bit too easily. Then again, she had no idea what was said while she was gone. Of course, she could hear the things that Volton had said, yet, it was only a one sided conversation. The second reason is because she knew that she had to leave here... the only home she has ever known. To leave it all behind and go off fight some evil darkness. In many ways Crystal isn't a fighter, she hated everything there is about fighting and wars. Somehow, she got caught up in this fight against her will.

In many ways she did want to hate Volton for how he had brought her into all of this. However, when he looks at her in that loving way, or speak the things that he has been... He made it very difficult for her to hate him. Then to hear his thoughts about what he plans to do at dinner... She instantly blushed and her eyes widen while glancing at him. The lacing on the side of her dress is spaced enough for his hand to slip through, yet, he plans to do this at dinner.... in front of her parents!!!! Of course, she wanted to protest, to plea with him to not humiliate her like that. At the same time, the idea of it did excite her in a way she didn't quite expect.

"And just how does a sunset taste?"

She teased while fixing her hair once more and smiled at him as he finished dressing. It amazed her to see how well the clothes fit him, never in a life time think a human would wear the garb of elves. She reached up to fix a few tiny things on his shirt and vest.

"Just try to not humiliate me too much... Father may get rid of you in one form or another if he sees what you are doing to me."

Crystal laughed while kissing him one more time before taking his offered arm. Though, now that he mentions it, in reality, she couldn't stop having naughty thoughts either. His seed is still trailing down her legs and more than anything, she can still feel him moving inside of her. If she was to be honest with herself, there is no doubt that she wanted more of him.

Once they made it to the dining hall, her two brothers were already seated at their spots. Arken sat with his new pet, though he didn't allow her a seat next to him. Instead she was on her knees with a fine blue silk dress, barefoot and a new silver collar. The collar had blue gems embedded and it is sealed by magic so only Arken is capable of taking it off. She kneels at his side with her head bowned and actually looking proud. More proud than what she had appeared before in the throne room. Arken paid no attention to her though as he talked with Zenheim. Which sat on the other side of Arken, his mate sitting by his side beautiful as ever. However, there is a female human slave kneeling between them. She didn't appear to be bonded to them yet, though she didn't appear to be scared of her position either.

Eyania smiled brightly when seeing Crystal and Volton, getting up to take Crystals hand.

"Come sit by me... I have lots to tell you Sissy..."

Crystal smiled and didn't get much of a chance to respond while letting Eyania guide her to the seat next to hers. Then she instantly started to talk about the dark haired beauty between them. Eyania held the slave girl by her chin and requested that she showed Crystal her bright blue eyes.

"I have never seen such pure blue eyes on a human before. I saw them and knew she was meant to be mine. I had to have her. She is from the south, just look how dark her skin is..."

From that point on, Eyania went to talk about how they both plan to bond with the female.

 

[DominationSoul]

"And just how does a sunset taste?"

Volton grinned at Crystal and answered, “It tastes like the sweet nectar that you so copiously produce, and I love to drink.”

Crystal was so beautifully dressed that he could hardly take his eyes from her. Their kiss had passion woven in it; he wanted nothing more than to carry her off to bed and keep his cock buried in her for the rest of the night.

Crystal placed her hand on his arm, and they walked side by side down the hall. He could feel Crystal's internal conflict that was in alignment with his. He remembered something his father said, “If good people do nothing, evil always wins.”

The great hall was almost filled when they arrived. Eyania took Crystal's hand and led them to the table. Volton sat next to Crystal while she talked with Eyania.

He noticed Arken sitting on the other side of the table with his pet, who knelt beside him. He appeared to be ignoring her, but then he made a motion with his hand, and she disappeared under the table.

Volton smiled to himself as he had a good idea of what the pet would be doing to Arken soon. His smile deepened as he thought of his plans for Crystal.

Volton noticed Arken looking in his direction with what appeared to be a smile. Arken never smiled at him. Hands on Volton's legs surprised him. Arken's pet.

Volton tried to stay still as he felt pressure on his pants as the lacings on it were untied. Warm hands grasped his balls and cock. He glanced at Crystal and wondered if she knew about this torture.

The pet's tongue on his cock made it start swelling. Keeping silent was almost impossible, then his cock was in the pet's mouth. He could hear the sound of her sucking and wondered how no one else heard it.

He wanted to groan but kept his mouth shut. His cock poured its seed in her mouth, then she started squeezing his balls, milking him. He came two more times, then she pulled back and started licking his cock again.

She closed up his pants. He gripped the pet's hair and directed her toward Crystal, who he suspected conspired with Arken on this.

 

[katalynn]

Crystal was to busy talking to Eyania to notice right away that something is happening under the table. Though, it didn't take her long to start getting a sense of pleasure from her mate. At first she tried to ignore it, playing it off as it only being him lusting after her. Then the sensations grew, too much to ignore any longer. Eventually she turned to look at him, the pure pleasure filling his eyes was enough to tell her there's more going on. That's when she looked down, just in time to see him cum into this strange girls mouth....

It started out small considering the shock of the site stunned her. Then seeing him almost instanly cum two more, the strange sensation grew. Crystal didn't know what to do, too many emotions were going off at once. A hint of anger, a huge amount of jealousy, yet also curious at the same time. There other things being stirred into the mixture, after feeling his pleasure, her own desires were worked up all over again. However, when the girl came crawling towards Crystal, there was a moment of hesitation as the girls hands slid up the dress.

The warm hands, still wet from his cum sent a shiver crawling down her spine. Something told her that he would certainly love to see this happen. Yet, it didn't feel right to Crystal. She had no idea what is going on as she glared at Arken, her way of telling him to control his pet. Those wonderfully soft, warm hands made it to her thighs, Crystal finally reacted. Casually reaching under the table and pushing the pet away. In many ways, treating her like one would a dog if it was begging. The jealousy ended up being at the top of all otheremotions. No other should her mate, that is her task now and if he isn't satisfied, then she has failed him.... Least in her eyes.

Meanwhile it was a real struggle to maintain her composure above the table.Doing everything she could to act like nothing is wrong. That is until Eyania saw the pet under the table.She grinned to Crystal and sent her own pet under the table while looking at Arken. Both pets would be busy with each other under the table for awhile. Arken and Volton would be able to hear both girls enjoying one another. Crystal did feel bad about rejecting the pet, at the same time she wasn't sure how to feel about it. There were a few times during her slave training, she did have to pleasure other females. However, that was under some horrible stress... Yet, to have another female give her pleasure... especially a female that is clearly better at pleasuring him... It simply didn't feel right.

 

[DominationSoul]

Volton followed a group of soldiers, who he suspected would lead him in the proper direction. He directed his thoughts to thinking of his time with Crystal.

They emerged into a star filled night. Elves on horses and long lines of soldiers were all around. They headed north, and he followed close behind.

Crystal would be angry, but it was okay, so long as she stayed safe, all would be ok.

The night was half way gone before they stopped to set up camp. Volton laid out his blankets and lay down.

Lips pressing into Volton's awakened him. This wasn't Crystal. He started to move, a sharp object at his neck caused him to remain still. He looked up at Zenheim.

“I see you abandoned your bond-mate and ran away with my slave.” He swung the sword and cut the slave's head off. “Your death won't be so easy.”

“The bond--”

Zenheim laughed. “It will be broken, and then my sister will be free of you.”

 

[katalynn]

Dinner was rather eventful, with Arken and Zen's pet being the main center of entertainment. Eventually, it became more open and at some point, both girls ended up on the table doing sexual requests from the guest. This in turn surprised Crystal, her father doesn't normally allow this kind of behavior in front of guests like this. The elves are meant to be proper and pretty much prudish in the eyes of others. However, there were nothing but other elves at the dinner party. Mostly the Elders of other clans. Even the one that Crystal was meant to be with was there with his father. They all spoke among themselves about Volton's plan. That's where the sexual entertainment came into play, Arken used his pet to show off some of the powers that can be accomplished with the bonding. Things just kept going from there.

Crystal had noticed that Zen's pet and Volton were getting a bit too close at times. More and more it fed into the jealousy, Eyrana had noticed it too and tried to tell Crystal that it is harmless. Yet, Crystal knew it wasn't, she can feel his excitement everytime she did obeyed his requests. She pleasured him a couple more times... After a time, Crystal simply excused herself and went to bed early while he remained talking and enjoying the dinner party. She knew that he would pick up on her jealousy, though he never came bed.... She never heard about the raidiing party that headed out. Let alone know that he went with.

The night was rough and no sleep came for Crystal, at one point she took the chance to leave the room in search of her mate. Unforntunately he was no where around and for some reason she couldn't reach him mentally. Either that he is ignoring her..... Somtimes during her search, Eyrana was out and about as well, searching for her human slave. They hadn't bonded yet so she had no way of finding her, Zen had wanted to go on the raid, which took time away from bonding. Once Eyrana found out that Volton is missing too, she reached out to Zen to find out if he went with the raid or decided to go on his own way.

Meanwhile, Crystal was having a real hard time believing that he would run off with the slave girl. Just having the idea that it is a possibility cut her deeply since she trusted him. She felt that all his words were truth. Though now, when finding they were actually together.... she realized that he is just like any other human, going after any pussy that is offered to him. Granted the human slave was very pretty, any man would enjoy having her. Still, she belonged to Zen and Eyrana, which is part of why Crystal is having a hard time with this. Did he want her to be his mate as well? Was she not good enough for him? Was it all lies? To make it worse is that she couldn't understand why he is ignoring her...

"I need to go after him. I can't just sit here and wait, and wonder if he will return... I have to go..."

It didn't take long for Crystal to pack up a small pack, going to the stables where her horse is. Despite all the pleading that Eyrana was doing... Telling her that is dangerous on the path that they went down, Crystal still took off in the night...

 

[DominationSoul]

As Volton went along with shackles on wrists and ankles, he wondered what was really going here. Slaves were valuable; why kill the girl slave?

He also felt a bit off. He remembered Arken's pet and doing things with her, but it was if in a dream looking out at reality without being to touch it.

A drug? He remembered drinking something at the dinner. Perhaps it was in the drink. Whatever it was, they would want to keep him drugged. He formulated a plan in his mind.

He mentally called to Crystal and heard no response. Maybe they were too far away? Or could it be an effect from the drug?

He walked along for hours before someone came to him with a water skin. He suspected it might be drugged water. He opened his mouth and the water poured in. He swallowed it. As soon as the girl turned away, he jumped on the ground as if he fallen. He clamped his teeth on a stick on the ground. He put his mouth over a little part it and lowered his head, pushing it to the back of his throat. He threw up.

Strongs hands lifted him up. The elf stared at him. “Stomach not happy? Too bad.” He shoved Volton – “move on.”

A few hours later, Volton's mind felt much clearer. He called to Crystal and heard a faint response. He sent: love you; drugged; trapped; raiding party; be extra careful.

 

[katalynn]

She rode hard and fast since the raiding party was well over a days ride ahead of her. It was times like these where her father is right.... She is powerless to use her own magic, no boost in speed, no flying, no invisibilty... Nothing.. She is nothing without Volton andthat scared her more as she rode on. The magic Crystal could feel within her is the dark magic that calls to her. It is always calling, always there, always clawing for her attention. If only she had better control over it, this trip would be easier.

Unfortunately, she has no control over what this darkness does through her. It feeds off her emotions and right now.... Those emotions are feeding it very well.The white horse she rode on slowly started to turn black, it's hooves no longer touching the ground and were now soundless as it ran. The shadows seem to come to life all around Crystal after hearing his words of being captured. Soon the horses speed picked up and used the shadows to remain hidden. There will be scouts all over the place, there is no avoiding that. Yet, with the darkness guiding her, it allowed her to be unseen no matter where she rode. She can be right in front of them and they would never know it. All they would see is shaows moving in the wind.

The downside is her brothers, they were both here and she can see them from where she stood. They may not benearly as strong as she is, though they do have many men at their command. For the time being, she is really struggling to keep this darknessin check... Not allowing it to kill like it had with the slavers. She fought hard with it as it kept feeding off her anger towards said brothers... Towards her father... Still, these are her people, the ones that raised her and refused to kill them.

It was a struggle to find Volton's energy, something.. or perhaps in this case, a number of things, were blocking him from her. The darkness within her is the main cause and she knew it. It didn't want her to escape its grip like she had last time. It became a war if strength as the wind picked up,much like it had before. Crystal's eyes turning black andshe can feel herself losing, feel it's strength growing stronger.... There it was.. It was very faint, a heartbeat that didn't belong to her could be heard. In seconds, Crystal felt that heartbeat. It was Volton's!!!

The darkness within her pushed just as hard, fighting for control, wanting to kill again, feeding off her need to punish her brothers. Its claws digging deeper into Crystal's soul. More when Crystal discovered how they kept him in chains... What kept her from losing full control is that faint heartbeat. Crystal started singing outloud, letting the wind carry her words throughout the trail of raiders as they kept riding on. All shecan hope for is that Volton will sing will sing with her, give her strength that she now desperately needs... If not, then the dark magic will use her again....If he can feel her, he will find that she is barely holding on the edge to keep from killing her own clan...

"The day has ended..
Busy hours are over..
It is time to sleep..
Your dreams are waiting..
The night awaits in silence..
Go ahead and sleep now.."

She kept singing the words over and over for as long as it takes for it work. If it works... If he hears her singing and sings with her... It is a spell she has used many, many times without fail and it lasts for a long time. Everyone except for her and Volton would sleep. When they wake again, it will be nightfall of the next day and they will have lost two days of travel. However, with the dark magic fighting for control.. Crystal doesn't know what will happen...

 

[DominationSoul]

The raiders didn't stop, which was to Volton's advantage. His mind became clearer by the hour. In the middle of the night, he thought he heard a whisper on the wind like a voice in a dream.

He focused his mind on the whisper, blocking out his pain, the sounds all around him until only the whisper remained.

Crystal's song filled his mind, and he opened his mouth and mind and sang with her:

"The day has ended..
Busy hours are over..
It is time to sleep..
Your dreams are waiting..
The night awaits in silence..
Go ahead and sleep now.."

He watched in amazement as people all round starting dropping in their tracks. He spotted a figure on a horse near the woods to his left.

“Crystal,” he shouted. He hobbled as best he could in her direction. As soon as he felt her mind, he said,

This spell in unison we
make to set me free.

All his bonds were gone, and he ran to her. He could see and feel the darkness trying to take her over. He took her down from the horse and wrapped her in his arms.

“Feel my love, Crystal; it can overpower darkness. I love you and need you. Feel our bond and gain strength from it, Crystal. Darkness cannot take you from me. Feel my need for you, Crystal. I need you at my side. I need you in my life. I need your love, joy and laughter. You are mine, Crystal. Darkness has no place here. Now, sing with me:

“We stand together in the light,
and with our love we will fight
darkness all day long and night
for a long we have breath and might.”

 

[katalynn]

Crystal couldn't hear him at first as the darkness kept pulling her in deeper. His voice echoed, yet it seemed so distant and like before, there was no end to this darkness. It gripped her harder than before, using his voice to guide her deeper into claws. The outside world vanished, much like it had before as she kept singing, tears fell from her eyes since she had no idea what is happening.

She heard his voice coming from a different direction than where it was in this dark void. Suddenly hands grabbed at her, in her eyes, they were demon hands, sharp claws cutting at her, pulling and carrying her into this darkness. Crystal wanted to scream, knew she needed to fight as her heart pounded and fresh tears broke free. No matter how badly she wanted to fight... She couldn't, it was as though she is paralyzed. Or possibly fear stricken, afraid to wake up and find she had killed again... Killed her brothers..

Again, the voice of her mate came from another direction and a small spec of light floated in the distance of this void. Again, the void called for her to ignore it, trying to convince her that is dangerous. Those clawed demon hands were now caressing her, embracing her with a comfort that felt familiar. Those same hands seemed to be guiding her towards the void. Something told her to follow the floating light, the more she stared and focused on it, the stronger his true voice became.

Another few moments she started to hear the actual words of his song and at first she only whispered them. Unsure of what to do, she can feel the void pulling at her, urging her to go into it deeper. Doing everything it can to make her ignore the floating light. Sadly, she started to really feel her mate, his scent calling to her. The demon hands were that of his embrace, his caressing. Her voice grew a bit louder as she sang his song, pushing the void back as best as she could with his help.

When the world eventually blinded her with reality, all she saw was a glimpse of everyone laying on the ground. Including her brothers, instantly she curled up into the arms of her mate and broke down sobbing, believing that she had killed again. Not just killed anyone... but her own kin.. her brothers...

 

[DominationSoul]

Volton held Crystal as she sobbed. “It is ok, my love. These people only sleep, but now we must go before they wake.”

Volton found a horse and helped Crystal mount it, then he came up behind her and held her as they rode along.

“It is time to go north and face the darkness. The armies of all the kingdoms will be gathered, and all the wizards must be there to help stop the darkness and defeat it.”

As they rode along, Volton said, “When I was a boy, I knew nothing of magic. My parents told me day in and day out that I was worthless; I would never be anything other than a disappointment to everyone. Although my grades in school were good, they were never good enough. When I turned twelve, I left home to apprentice with a wizard. I never saw my parents again.

“I know that after all these years, their words should have no impact upon me; yet, they do. Anytime I make a mistake, their voices come rushing from the past to try to crush me.”

Volton kissed Crystal's cheek and gripped her waist a bit tighter. “You have helped more that you could ever know to quieten those demons from the past. Your love drowns their voices, especially when I screw up so badly.

“You have saved life, and I thank you for your bravery and your willingness to risk your life for mine. I will do all I can to keep you safe, but I admit that I'm afraid.

“The darkness has become so strong. I don't know if anything can stand against it, but we must fight with all our strength. We cannot just lie down and quit.”

Volton caressed Crystal's head as they rode along and he sang a song for her.

My true love has come to me;
she is one of wonderous beauty,
who makes me smile, night and day.
She shows me her love in every way.

Her passion sets the night aflame;
she's a tigress no one could tame.
Her smile brightens my heart;
from her, I wish to never be apart.

She faces the darkness with a fierce grin,
willing to fight, determined to win.
Crystal, my love, chooses to stand with me,
and I count my blessings for all eternity.

 

[katalynn]

Crystal glanced behind them as they rode off, wondering if what Volton said is true. Granted, he has no reason to lie and in reality, he hasn't lied to her from the start. Except, he did leave her to come here with her brothers, leaving her under the impression that he ran off with that other female. She wanted to ask, though he continued to speak a little about himself. Once the brothers were out of sight, her attention went forward as there is little point in looking back. She can never go home now, this little stunt proved Volton and his ideas were not accepted.

Crystal listened to his story to distract the strating thoughts, wiping at what tears still fell. Her only choice now is to trust him and his song did bring a smile to her lips. His voice had a way of calming the darkness inside, to quiet the fears that follow that darkness. Crystal is very exhausted from this last experience. It took much strength to keep fighting and to hold onto her senses. She laid her head back his chest and closed her eyes while listening to his song. Anymore, she didn't care where they went, just as long as they are together.

"I like it when you sing to me like that.."

She smiled while taking this time to relax for a while, to regain some of her strength. Though, that smile faded some as she could still feel the lingering call of that darkness. It pulls at her, feeds off her fears and what hatred she has towards humans. It also feeds off her self doubts, insecurities telling her that she needs this darkness to be strong. That she is weak now without it and without him she is nothing at all.. She had no doubts that he can at least sense these feelings in her. If not hear the voices of doubt in her thoughts.

"I am afraid of this darkness within me though. I feel as though I am at constant war with it... It whispers things to me... It.. It is trying to consume me..."

Shaking her head, and turning in the saddle so she can at least hide her face in his chest. The last image she has is of her brothers laying in the dirt and unconscious. He claims that they were just sleeping... yet, this whispering voice is telling her other things. Telling her that it is all her fault that her brothers had gotten hurt.

"I do not know how to quiet the whispers... I do not wish to hurt you. The whispers put jealousy into my heart. Telling me that you... left me once.. You will leave me again. The whispers fills me with doubts about myself."