Dark Desires ~ Closed ~

[katalynn]

"Oh come now Aaxtrinioius, do you honestly think that little stunt was my doing? It wouldn't have happened at all if I had gotten here sooner. Sythavorn lives on his lies, you know this better than anyone."

Aerthalla remained where she stood for now, considering he was clearly angry and had every right to be. Her intentions were to stay here for Keara mostly and try to keep the threat of war at bay, however, if she had too, she was ready to take her leave if he doesn't accept her. Although she did lift her arms out stretched to her sides and done a slow spin, showing no weapons that she normally would carry.

"See, I come unarmed. I am here on my own terms and I will not have a home to return to after I am done here. I know you do not wish for war anymore than I would and we both care for Keara."

Aerthalla took a single step forward towards Aaxtrinioius and met his gaze to prove to him that her words spoke the truth.

"Keara is the reason I am here. She is confused isn't she? Otherwise your curse would be broken by now. She doesn't know what to believe, her eyes or her heart. Sythavorn tried to corrupt and mold, a kitsune of all things, to be like him. And he almost succeeded and now she is lost between her own world and his. I know you see it too."

Aerthalla took that same step back and proceeded to walk away, though it was deliberately slow, waiting to see his response.

"But if you wish of me, I will take my leave."


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Keara looked towards him curiously, though with some irritation towards his words and not directly at him. Then he claimed his home was hers, just as the elves did, just as Aaxtrinioius does here, though in her eyes she has no true home. Not yet anyway, she also has no people to call her own either. Yes, Aaxtrinioius has given her a home here, though just as easily, he could take it away from her as well. The same goes for anywhere else she may go and call home, it'll always be someone elses home.

My clan were wiped out, I've the read the stories. I have no clan to return too, no home to call my own. I've never had those things. How can I trust what you say?

Keara was blinded by anger for a moment till she felt his nose touching hers and it took her by surprise for that moment watching him back away as he discovered her marked tail. The his comment about the name of his clan soften the anger ever so slightly giving a little smirk. However, that disappeared quickly as the anger filled her eyes as he told what Sythavorn had done which would explain why the twins were here.

I have lived with his lies for too long. Does he not know that he is the reason I ran off? Yet he is still trying to control me. Why will he not leave me alone? He threatens me in my own dreams and now this... yes... he will pay for what he has done this time. This is the last lie he will ever speak....

The speech in this form is still very new and difficult for her, even more so with the anger building up, so she shifted back to her human form. Her tails were twitching wildly, ears pulled back now as she kept looking towards the veil and fearful at the thought of his rangers sitting out there ready for the kill. If Izumo hadn't known the truth of her disappearance, he would now just by her words and how angry she became learning what Sythavorn had done.

A low deep growl emerged from as she thought of one ranger in particular, hoping with every fiber of her being that she isn't with them.

"Tell me .. Izumo... Is one of the rogues name Scynthrina?"

There is clear fear within the anger, knowing there is only one reason for Scynthrina to be here. Of course Keara completely ignored the whole mating thing, thinking that it was none of his business even if she suppose to be promised to him. Keara wasn't thinking much about first impressions right then, her only thought was to get rid of the rangers, namely Scynthrina if she was in the party, though there was no doubt in her mind that she was there.

"Show me where they are...."

 

[TirithIre]

A dragon's wrath was a powerful and frightening thing. Even simply the twins involvement that evening had sparked an anger which would not be abated quickly. Yet he wasn't truly as angry with them as he was with Sythavorn. As Aerthalla asked that though, he finally seemed to come to see reason. " No, I do not believe you the orchestrator of such an affront." He growled admittedly.

As she lifted her arms and showed that she was unarmed, his gaze somewhat softened, until he finally broke his gaze and looked down slightly. " She is." He admitted quietly, and yet his eyes flashed at the mention of what Sythavorn had done. The list of reasons to kill the elf only seemed to compound upon themselves, much as lies tended to do.

As Aerthalla was about to walk away though Aaxtrinioius WAS about to call out to her when Arkana dodged past him, running to the elder. " Elder Aerthalla! Please stay!" She caught the elder's hand and the red haired elf smiled timidly. " I have only ever heard of you, but everything I have heard, has been of reason and calm within a storm of lies. Please, stay." She looked over to Aaxtrinioius and the dragon only let out a slight sigh and nodded gently.

" You may remain. I have given Keara leave to choose whatever path she wishes, but she has vowed to return for dinner, so you may meet with her there, or wait for tomorrow. All this conflict is tiresome. Come in, it is getting cool outside." With that, the dragon turned and headed back inside, the torches and hearth of the castle warming it quite nicely.

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Izumo watched her as she seemed both curious and angry, and even as she seemed irritated, he heard her words and simply listened. I am aware that Sythavorn has twisted many things, that he has wrought much pain and sorrow within your world, but my home is your home Keara. He mused, not trying to push her too fast, but he had a limited amount of time himself.

You can only trust yourself to know that what I say is true. My clan arranged for our betrothal before you were even born. Back then your clan knew it was going to be wiped out, and as such they arranged to keep the last coming female safe until the time came. She seemed too lost to anger right then, so he moved forwards and gently touched his nose to hers, to 'snap her awake'.

Even as she asked whether Sythavorn even knew what he had done, Izumo sighed to himself. He felt that this was honestly a waste of time. Keara had endured Sythavorn's lies for so long her mind was like a locked box, and her heart belonged already to another. How he was supposed to fit into any of this... to him it didn't seem to make any form of sense.

As she growled so deeply though he stayed in the form he was, but nodded his head. Scynthrina Is here, I asked for six rangers to come with me, so the one's who know you best are here. He had no idea what the problem was with Scynthrina being there, but clearly she knew much more than he did.

As she demanded that though, he sighed slightly and decided to 'go with it', he but nodding his head and leading her off towards the rangers camp. I did not intend to bring harm to anyone, I came only because you belong with your people Keara. Your home with the elves was clearly not a pleasant one, and I am sure that the dragon has made his home open to you, but you belong with your fellow Kitsune, don't you?

He wasn't trying to be a dick about anything, he wanted her to 'come home' with him, but if she did not, that was ultimately her choice. He could see forcing her away wasn't going to work, not through deceit, trickery or lies... but he was a kitsune, so he didn't do the whole truth thing very well. Truth lay in the eyes of the beholder, some would say, but he was trying.

For now, he lead the way to the elven rangers camp. What is the problem with Scynthrina being here? He didn't konw what that issue was, but Izumo was learning quickly that this entire concept had much more to it than met the eye.

 

[katalynn]

Aerthalla did have a purpose for Izumo, whether or not he would truly win her over was between them. And yes, she could have spoken the truth of Keara, but she knew that he would be the one to show Keara what it truly means to be a kitsune. If nothing else, Aerthalla wanted Keara to be what she is meant to be, to unravel the years of webbing that Sythavorn had caused.

"Sythavorn has people believing that you lured her here, that she is here against her will. I do not know what will become of him in the end of this, though, my visions have shown he will pay for his webs."

When the little red headed elf came running up to her, Aerthalla smiled and took a good look at the young elf, it was her eyes that gave her away the most.

"Yes, you were just a baby when I met you. I have heard of your disappearance and have kept an eye out for you. I am glad to see that you have been safe all this time."

Aerthalla nodded to Aaxtrinioius as he allowed her to stay for the time being, though as he said that about Keara she couldn't help but take glance out into the clearing. He had his back turned as he took the lead and went inside, but Aerthalla had barely caught the glimpse of both kitsunes running through the veil. This made her smile at least, knowing that Keara appeared to have accepted him easily enough. It did make her wonder what Keara was up too though, but she shrugged it off and followed Arkana inside.

"I do hope I can put a few holes into these web of lies. This storm, I'm afraid might get worse before it gets better. I have sent the rangers away. However, there was one in particular that has me worried. She is Sythavorns personal prize and will always have a mission of her own."

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"Sythavorn only did what he thought he had to in order to keep me safe, though I'm not sure anymore. It was not all pain and sorrow, however he hid everything from me. Clearly, he even hid you from me as well. Never once did he speak of these things."

Keara looked at him with more curiosity now, almost wondering what she would have done if she did know of him. Then his question of where she belonged made her seriously think and his offer was far more than tempting than she could ever care to admit. Even if it was just to visit and learn from them would be more than worth it go with him. She shook her head with these thoughts though, shifting back into her true form to follow him easier.

I do not know where I belong anymore, I do not even know how to be a kitsune to be honest. Aaxtrinioius has shown nothing but kindness towards me, yet I think and feel as the Elders do instead how a kitsune would. You are the first kitsune I have ever seen, everything I do know came from rumors and books.

The anger slowly faded as that answer alone stung her more than she thought it would. It felt like a stab in the back almost when she thought of how much was kept from her. She stayed hidden in the bushes as they approached the camp, hearing and seeing the twins again made her smile again. Keara may have hated the fact they caused another petal to fall, but she did truly miss them.

Scynthrina is his most prized assassin. If she is here, she means to kill Aaxtrinioius and will stop at nothing till her mission is complete.

Keara scanned the whole camp, even circling it trying to find Scynthrina but she was no where to be found. The dire cat remained here, sleeping next to her camp which meant she still remains as well. Then she saw Mayna and Kyllah, preparing their weapons rather than preparing to leave.

No.... nonononono.... this isn't good.... not them too....

Her heart started racing with fear as she kept her eye on them, her tails dropped down indicating the increasing fear. They were here for her and they knew all the tricks on how to catch any prey they trapped, they were most likely here to keep her from getting the way of Scynthrina.

Sythavorn is right.... I am a foolish child....

With that she bolted from the camp and ran back towards the gardens before anyone in the camp would notice them in the bushes. Keara would have ported, but Mayna and Kyllah would have easily picked up on the use of such energy, least running would only make them think it was just some wild animal.

 

[TirithIre]

Izumo was not like any other form of Kistune, he did not take well to being used as a tool, which the more he realized was happening, the more he realized that was exactly how he was acting.

Aaxtrinioius had shown his anger, and it was rightfully placed, for he had been locked behind his veil for centuries, only to have the love of his life happen upon him and yet at every turn she seemed so unsure of herself, the dragon wanted to sweep those insecurities away for her, but he could not, he felt truly helpless, and that in turn caused him to be frustrated.

As Aerthalla elaborated on the situation though Aaxtrinioius simply nodded. " That would explain why the best are here." He remarked gently, but he smirked as Arkana darted past him. " I was JUST about to tell her to remain Arkana... you silly elf." He grumbled.

He headed inside, though looked to Arkana. " Show Aerthalla to a set of the nobles chambers, she deserves the best. Ensure that she has everything that she needs before you return to me."

Arkana for her part looked absolutely gleeful at that. " Oh I haven't seen another elf for centuries! You HAVE to tell me all about the elves, though if I know them at all, not much will have changed." She was absolutely thrilled to be given that chance!

Aaxtrinioius simply shook his head in bemusement and went to order for dinner to be prepared. He was quite hungry, but he did wonder if Keara would return in time for the meal. He hoped so, but he would not push her, otherwise he risk pushing her away.

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Izumo shook his canine head easily at that, snorting. Sythavorn has only ever thought of himself. He retorted without a breath, showing he truly did believe that, but he looked to Keara. She was a beautiful kitsune, but he honestly wondered whether he had ever had a chance with her. It didn't look like it, but many things had happened to her, so Izumo would simply be there for now. In the end this was HER choice.

You can be no one but yourself Keara, even if you do not think you know who you are, you do. He sounded so confident about that, there was no doubt in his mind speak, and he seemed quite comfortable in it. That, and this was their natural form, so he had many more years of experience with it than she did.

As she said that about Scynthrina she could feel Izumo's head cock, though he noticed just as she did how Mayna and Kyllah were preparing to leave. Even the twins asked about it, but were met with silence. The red haired kitsune seemed quite calm about things, taking stock, though as her panicked voice struck out into the air, he noticed her dart off, and followed her.

Luckily they had not been seen, Izumo having extended a natural aura of invisibility around them, so she was 'safe'. Where are you going now?! He had just met her, and was barely keeping up with her mentally. It really felt though that the pieces of events had been building, building, and now, were going to tumble into chaos.

Izumo followed her though, he figured she was heading back to the castle, but surely the assassin didn't dare to strike tonight... that was far too quickly... the dragon's magic wasn't even close to being drained,
Aaxtrinioius would respond to any true threat with deadly anger, and though he WAS trapped in that human form, he was a formidable foe to be taken down.

 

[katalynn]

Aerthalla knew that Izumo would have many questions by now and she really did wish to tell Aaxtrinioius about him. Yet, seeing how stressed the dragon already was by everything else, that is the last thing he needed. She smiled and nodded towards him, thanking him for the hospitality. Though the little elf rambled on with excitement, Aerthally did listen to everything she had to say, though waited till they got to the offered room before speaking. Turning towards Arkana and ran her fingers lightly over the elfs cheek,

"I will answer all of your questions, little one... First, I have a big favor to ask of you. You will not like it I'm sure, but I need your secrecy on this. Your Master has enough to worry about, he doesn't need this. Can I trust you with this?"

Though she gave a knowing smile, her deep purple eyes were more than serious and she kept caressing Arkana's cheek, moving back a strand of hair.

"You have become such a beautiful young woman."

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Keara didn't stop running till she was in fact safe inside the veil and in the castles gardens again. It was strange that she ran back here when she had more than a chance to run in another direction, to lure the rangers away. Yet as she has said before, she did feel safe here no matter what the situation was. When she shifted back into the human form she had tears streaming down her cheeks, a mixture between frustration and fear. With the three of them, they will force him to use up his energy and there would be no way she could prevent that.

"I don't know enough to stop them. I can get rid of two but one will remain here.... I don't have enough time to learn more powerful things... I... I.."

The thought of him using up more time to protect her sadden her greatly. For once, she was letting her emotions take over any rational thinking, it took some considerable effort to regain herself. Keara didn't know enough about Kyllah and Mayna to predict their actions, but she knew Scynthrina was around here somewhere scouting out the perfect spots.

"I apologize, I must seem pretty chaotic to you right now. It's just the last few days it feels as if everything is fall apart for me. My world has been flipped upside down and everything is just.... just confusing. I just barely learned how to shift today, even that took the better part of the day to learn."

Keara sat down the bench, not realizing at first she was right next to the blue and silver flowers as one grazed her cheek with her movements.

"I just feel so helpless anymore and I hate that feeling more than anything."

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Scynthrina was in fact scouting the area and watched the kitsunes as they ran back to the gardens. Climbed up onto the hedge to get a better view of the gardens layout and grinned when she noticed the main area was one big circle. Her actions would have to wait though, the kitsune that was with Keara was very powerful and would protect the girl. No, not tonight, actions required careful planning when it comes to dragons and kitsunes.

Back at the camp the twins were talking among themselves, wondering just what Scynthrina was up to and what was taking her so long. It is clear she hadn't left yet considering she never leaves the big furball behind, which the twins kept tossing meat at each time the cat fell asleep, small entertainment.

Aerthalla did speak to them and Reynu privately before she headed off to the castle and at first they weren't quite sure what she meant by any of it. However, as the night progressed, watching Mayna and Kyllah, they were quickly beginning to understand that more was to happen. Reynu hadn't decided what he would do just yet, it seemed to him that this was simply just too much drama for his likings, though at the same time, he did not like being lied to either. For any of them however, it was a waiting game and the three men packed a few things, pretending to be ready to leave at sunrise.

 

[TirithIre]

There was so much happening that night that it seemed truly a whirlwind of moments, of emotions that ran through everyone involved. Of course when Sythavorn was involved, it was easy to see how things could get so much more complicated. The fact that her master was willing to give up any chance of ever becomming his full dragon self again truly spoke to his love and devotion for Keara.

As Arkana lead her over, she truly WAS bubbling with excitement, but she became quiet when Aerthalla said that, she immediately sombering. " I will not do anything that would hurt my master. Many have tried to hurt him over the years, and I would not see any more harm come to him." She mused seriously, though she looked to the elder elf.

She of course felt a sense of calmness around Aerthalla, but Arkana was so devoted to Aaxtrinioius, that in itself spoke volumes for how 'good' of a master, dragon, lord, and leader he had been even with the trials of the day.

She blushed gently though added. " So long as it does not bring harm to him, I will swear to whatever you need." She was very well trained as an elf, she was incredibly respectful with this!

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Izumo followed after her and as they entered the castle grounds, the kitsune finally shifted back, his full lithe handsome form there as well, yet even as her tears came, he felt such an impulse, he went to her and wrapped his arms around her.

" What they have done to change such a simple world... it's all right Keara..." He mused, though he gently wiped away some of her tears as he looked to her. " I know that this is an incredibly confusing time for you, and I apologize for having made it worse by even coming, but you need to know something." He smiled softly, though he spoke again.

" You are not alone here Keara. You have friends here, allies here. Aerthalla is here, the little elf who seems so devoted to you, they aren't your enemies, and neither am I." He paused though as his heightened senses picked up Scynthrina, but when she passed without attacking, he returned his attention to her.

" You are tired of being helpless, well then fight back. You have another kitsune with you, and unlike you, I have spent my entire life being trained and taught what a kitsune can do. Let me help you learn... Let me take your tears away." He didn't say it to try and woo her, instead, he said it as a friend. Right then he saw her as an older brother, rather than his betrothed.

Truth be told he was giving up on trying to be her lover. Instead, the kitusne's main focus was shifting to helping her to become stronger, to show her what she COULD do, because while there wasn't a lot of time, he would gladly spend it with her. He sighed though as he noticed another form pass though, his eyes flickering towards the castle.

" You should go though... to the dragon. You both need each other. Tomorrow we will begin to show you what you do not know, to teach you as much as I can... deal?" He wasn't there as her enemy... Izumo could teach her quite a bit, even in a small amount of time. He KNEW all the tricks after all.

As he finished speaking though the bell rang from the main castle announcing dinner. " Go." He wanted her, but he would not be the one to cause her more pain. She had endured enough pain, but her path to happiness WAS Coming. Izumo was simply accepting that he wasn't the one for her. She had already found that in another.

 

[katalynn]

"Do not worry, this will not bring him harm by any means. And I will tell him soon enough, he will find out eventually as it is. For now, it will be our little secret."

Aerthalla kissed her cheek softly before turning away from Arkana, looking over the room and thinking that Izumo being here wouldn't be such a terrible thing after all.

"You might not like the reasoning behind his coming here, but perhaps he'll be interesting enough to peek your curiosity. Keara was promised to another Kitsune and he is here, right now. I need to you to bring him into my room, along with a tray of food for him. I'm certain he is used to being outside, however, soon enough there will be no reason for him to stay out there."

Aerthalla thought of how the events were quickly turning compared to the visions she had, some of which were coming together as they should, others, not so much. She would offer a place for the twins, knowing they are truly dedicated to Keara more than Sythavorn. however, after tonight that would in fact be a huge issue, it is bad enough she plans on sneaking a kitsune in for the night. That is only because she wished to speak with him now that he has had chance to meet Keara.

"Just tell him I wish to speak with him if he resists, which he most likely will at first. His name is Izumo and if you hurry, you can catch him before he leaves."

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Scynthrina lingered for a few moments to memorize the layout of where she was going to strike her next move, she may have not like taking orders from a kitsune, but he was right in one thing. They did need to weaken the dragon. As she left though, she threw rocks at the veil till one finally broke through finding the gap to slip through and headed off back to camp.


Keara accepted his comfort and started to realize that he has been speaking the truth about why he was here. It took her to fully calm down and regain herself to get a feel for him, to read off the emotions behind the words, but as he spoke now, she could feel the sincerity behind them.

"You have not made things worse, I just wish I would have known about you sooner. The very least to know that I was promised to another. But now..."

She fell silent for a moment then smiled at the rest of what he was saying, though he did seem a bit distracted with something. At first she thought that something was out of place as well, yet she was too stressed to pay much attention to the feeling. Before she could respond to much else, he was telling her she should go, then the bell startled her for a second as she wasn't expecting it.

"I would appreciate that very much. I do apologize for any trouble I have caused you. We can talk more later, I should get cleaned up for dinner."

With that Keara hugged him in return and surprisingly enough, gave him a kiss on the cheek before vanishing and going back to her room. After changing her dress and fixing herself up a little, she made her way down to dinner. The flower that touched her cheek had already begun to work its way into her system as her cheeks flushed a little as she suddenly thought about Aaxtrinioius.

 

[TirithIre]

Arkana smiled, softly relaxing when Aerthalla said that she would not cause any trouble, and Arkana believed her. History and past movements directed people's perception of the future. As she shared that there was another though Arkana gasped, though she smiled gently. " I will go get him... he should not be outside alone."

She didn't like that there was another male vying for Keara's 'hand' but she would keep this news from the master... for now. She nodded, though slipped from the room. She darted here and there, making sure that she wasn't seen. There were many more guards awake and on patrol now, but Arkana knew this place better than others.

She arrived just as Keara left, she staying out of sight until she approached Izumo. Just as Aerthalla predicted he was resistant at first. He knew she was a friend of Keara's, but he had no real way to trust her, though the mention of Aerthalla did bring him around.

He finally and begrudgingly followed after Arkana, the little elf dodging here and there, the kitsune keeping up just fine, though eventually they both returned to the room. Izumo looked curiously to Aerthalla though. " What do you want?" He didn't mean to be blunt, but it had been a long night, he was in fact very tired, yet he had managed to accomplish much in his eyes.

He didn't blame Keara for anything, he in fact felt bad for her, but he tended to her feelings well and hid his own dissapointments away. He would speak more with her the next day as it was, so for now he wanted to know what the elder Elf wanted of him.

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Aaxtrinioius had prepared everytthing, the main dining hall was already full of the awakened guards, the castle coming to life in a way it hadn't in years. Yet the dragon sat at the head of the room, alone at a table. He had been there for a good half hour, and had given up on her coming as he dug into the meat, picking at it slightly.

One of the servants saw her and showed her around so that she could 'sneak up on him', and for once the dragon wasn't wearing a robe. He had put on a pair of sleek black pants and a dark silver shirt, it matching him nicely as he sighed heavily to himself. there was only the chatter of the others speaking to one another which did draw his attentions from time to time.

He didn't know why he worried so much, he honestly believed that she would be back, but he still could not help but worry. He was a 'fool in love'.

 

[katalynn]

Aerthalla didn't take any offense to his bluntness as she smiled up at him, fixing up the clean dress she just put on for dinner.

"Come, eat and rest here if you like. There is more than enough room in here for us both, you are my guest and you have traveled a long ways without rest."

She came up to him, running her fingers through his hair and admiring the flaming red color it had, it being so much different than Kearas own colors.

"I know you must have many questions, but for now it has been a long day for us all. We will speak more when I return from dinner, Arkana will tend to your needs. She has already drawn up a bath, use it if you wish."

It has been a long day for everyone involved and much energy has been spent with a cost for most. Aerthalla wanted to speak more about how he felt towards Keara, what he plans to do now that he knows the truth of things. However, she was the guest of a dragon and to not show up for dinner would be very disrespectful.

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Keara wanted to surprise Aaxtrinioius since he had expected her to leave completely, even though she had told him she wouldn't. The look in his eyes before they went their separate ways earlier told her of his concerns and worry that she would abandon him, yet she had a promise to keep.

The maid showed Keara the best way of sneaking up behind him and as she did, she wrapped her hands around his eyes, moving in a way that would allow her to sit on his lap. It was a challenge to keep her hands in place, but she managed and instead of speaking a word, Keara simply kissed him softly at first.

When he open his eyes he would see that she is wearing his favorite colors royal purple and gold, silky dress that form fitted all of her curves. After letting the kiss linger for a few moments, she smiled as she broke it.

"You thought I left didn't you? And just where would I go if I did leave? Besides, I would miss Arkana too much."

she teased a little.

 

[TirithIre]

Normally, Izumo would have been a bit more patient, and perhaps even playful in his regard to being summoned to a female elf's room, but the truth was that he was simply too tired to 'care'. As she said that though he nodded. " You know I am not a fan of being indoors." He reminded her, though he silently agreed that it HAD been a long journey.

As she said that though Izumo was sure he had surprised her. " I cannot claim to have many questions left, the 'sides' of this little endeavor seem fruitless now." He admitted, though he moved and sat down, as Aerthalla moved and touched his fur, he was used to it so didn't really think about it all that much.

As she mentioned the main halls dinner Izumo but nodded. " I can hear them from here." He remarked with a chuckle, but he waved her off. " Go, the dragon awaits, I will be here when you return." He left it simply at that, he was sure that they would have much more to discuss later, but for now Izumo moved towards the bath, his clothing simply dissapearing as he stepped into the tub to enjoy cleaning up.

He had a good weeks worth of dirt to get off after all.

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Aaxtrinioius knew that she was around somewhere... he didn't know how he knew, but he did. It didn't lessen his worry, yet had she come to him and told him that she needed to go, that she needed to 'be free', he would have, and that in itself had to have been the most powerful thing of all.

He was miserable without her though, and as she snuck up on him, he gasped sharply as a pair of hands wrapped around his eyes. He tensed, having had enough of tricks for the evening, but she had slipped into his lap before he had a chance to react, so the surprise didn't go sourly.

Instead, he groaned into her lips, and when she did move her hands away, he saw the dress, and her, which only caused him to groan in pure delight, it would have been a rumbling sound had he been able to make his natural sound, but it was close enough. " Stunning." He purred, and yet as she asked that, he shook his head.

" I did not know where you went, or what you did, but I knew you were still around..." He gently mused, though he wrapped his arms fully around her slim waist, pulling her flush to him. He admired her beauty, though of course she was beautiful in any form, but he grinned as he saw the slight flush to her cheeks.

" Already thinking about providing me with dessert?" He teased, even as he leaned in and kissed her more deeply, drawing her into a much more intense kiss, one of those that she could enjoy for hours on end if she didn't 'pull away'. He had worried for her, but Aaxtrinioius had trusted as well. He believed that she would be back, and here she was!

 

[katalynn]

"You are my guest Izumo, whether it is in my home or not. As far as your travels to here are fruitless or not, that has yet to be seen. The original path may have averted into many, and as we all know, every path has a reason."

Aerthalla smiled as he seemed to accept her offer in staying here with her, though, how to explain him to the dragon proved to be another issue at hand. A small white lie saying that he is her ward could pass, though Izumo and his attitude would prove differently, then she would have to come up with a reason as why he wasn't with her from the start. That's how it starts, one lie always needs another.

She sighed as she left the Kitsune to his thoughts and made her way down to dinner, only to be slightly shocked to see Keara sitting in his lap. She just shook head thinking of how playful a kitsune is and she coughed a little to announce her arrival.

"Haven't we taught you how to sit properly at the table Keara?"

Aerthalla teased a little as she took the offered seat, apologizing for being late to dinner and mentioned that she had something that needed attending to.

Meanwhile Keara was about to answer his question as to where she had been hiding, though she couldn't quite find the answer without upsetting him. To her, Aerthallas arrival basically saved her from having to answer such a troublesome question. Although, she did answer his last question with sly little grin

"Yes, I have been thinking about it."

Keara made no attempt to slide off his lap though, she had missed him and right now being his arms was the only place she wanted to be.

"Well, we both know I don't follow rules very well."

giving Aerthalla a playful response.

 

[TirithIre]

Izumo but shrugged for now, and left it at that. He didn't really care for the dragon to know he was there, but then again if he was going to teach Keara all she needed to know, he would need to spend a lot of time with her, which would no doubt raise the dragon's suspicions.

Either way he certainly wasn't about to go telling the dragon he had come here to take the kitsune who was in his castle away from him. Dragons didn't particularly respond well to that sort of thing.

He left the elf elder to go, and simply relaxed. He didn't see a point to remaining beyond helping Keara to learn her powers. After that he would probably leave.

Aaxtrinioius but smirked as Aerthalla announced herself, and even as she made mention of that, the dragon gave Keara a tight squeeze, grinning as he announced. " If you have your rules, we have ours, and I do declare that if Keara wants to sit in my lap, i'm not going to dissuade her." He remarked openly.

As she had said that she had been thinking about it, he grinned. " Good, because i'm thirsty." He grumbled softly so only she could hear, but as she said that to Aerthalla, he but nodded. " Arkana saw to the chambers well?" He of course wanted to make sure that the elf was comfortable, but he took his fork and picking up the piece of meat he had been going to eat, he offered it to Keara.

" Now then, eat up." He mused, showing he was both bold and thoughtful of her. He hadn't eaten enough yet anyway, but it was clear he didn't want her anywhere but in his arms, on his lap and with him! He didn't speak much about the elves, he had enough of them for one day, and besides, he had his beautiful kitsune in his arms, so he was a very happy dragon!

 

[katalynn]

Aerthalla laughed a little at his response, expecting nothing less from a dragon and especially from Keara. She took a few bites off her plate, all the while noticing just how happy Keara was while he fed her, at the same time thinking of Izumo. She really did feel bad for him and yet, forced marriages were always difficult especially when they didn't even know each other. Then he mentioned Arkana and asked about the room, it made her curious to see if she could mend his broken heart.

"Yes, Arkana has taken care of everything and room is beautiful. Though, I do have another matter that I wish to speak with you about. Considering the new situation of things, it would mean a great deal to me."

She took a sip of wine, letting the thoughts hang in the air for a moment before she continued, she might as well be truthful... with a few little twists of course..

"I have a guest staying in the city. I do not wish for him to remain there, his business is with me and since I am no longer there, well, I would hate to waste his journey. However, in that same note, this does present a unique opportunity as well."

She glanced at Keara with a knowing look, wondering how she is handling this request but she should have known Aaxtrinioius would discover him sooner rather than later.

"He is a Kitsune and since Keara has never met another of her kind, he would be able to teach her things that books can not. Be a mentor in a sense for her. He is much older and is quite powerful. With your permission of course, I can send for him and he will arrive tomorrow."

The little twists and turns in the story made it easy to excuse Izumo from the attack earlier, no other little lies will be needed to further the story. Aerthalla didn't lie completely anyway, just left a few little minor details out of the picture, which also no doubt would clear Keara of any knowledge of him as well.

Keara took up the little clues and smiled towards Aerthalla, then suddenly she got excited, not too exaggerated of excitement, just enough to play along with the idea.

"Please say yes!! I've always wanted to meet another of my kind, it would mean sooooooooo much to me. It is getting difficult to learn from just books."

Keara gave him a pouty little puppy look, feeding into the request of letting him come and stay.

 

[TirithIre]

It had been a long time since he had had ANYONE within the castle, and it seemed that within the last day that such a thing had happened much more often. He also knew that if and when the curse was lifted, that the castle would become a focal point to many. There weren't too many dragons around in the open these days.

He smiled as Keara happily took the food, but he easily handled it whilst listening to Aerthalla. " Mmmhmm, and i'm sure that this is the first you've thought of it." He mused openly, playfully, but as she left the thoughts in the air, when he heard what it was that she wanted to bring here, his immediate response instinctively was to say no.

He didn't want kitsune here, though he didn't know that one was there already, he felt an irrational sense of jealousy, though the elf did much to alleviate his worries, he growled slightly, his mood souring at the fact that she wanted to bring another here. He HAD been hoping to have a quiet, peaceful evening with the kitsune that he loved, he had honestly forgotten the politics of being what he was.

As Keara took up on it though he nodded finally. " Very well. I have promised not to stifle you, nor try to control you. If it means that much to you, I will allow it. Can we now eat in peace?" Dragon's didn't get along with many beings, and he had been hoping for a peaceful night tonight after all the stress of the day.

It was certainly the calm before the storm would truly rise, the eye of the hurricane so to speak, but Aaxtrinioius relented if only for Keara's sake and nothing else. At the very least, he agreed. Izumo's heart would mend. He had waited a century for Keara, but there were others in the world. It was tragic in a way, but freeing as well. For now, the dragon called for one of the servants to play some music, wanting to lighten the mood.

He had had enough of serious talk for now. There would be enough of that in the days to come. He couldn't help but be a bit jealous, the fact Keara perked up so swiftly, it had spiked his natural dragon instincts, but he was already a better dragon than he had been before. He did lean down to Keara's ear though. " You owe me." He grumbled with a gentle nip to her ear before he returned to his food.

 

[katalynn]

Keara was mostly happy to know that she wouldn't have to sneak off to practice with Izumo. It would have been very difficult to keep that kind of secret for very long, especially when Keara would come home with another scent all over her.

"Yes, it means that much to me. And yes!! Lets eat, today has been very stressful."

Keara spoke happily and Aerthalla had to agree and they all ate peacefully with little meaningless chatter. Though, when Aerthalla was finished with her plate noticing the clear obvious signs that they wanted to be alone. And with that, she respectfully bowed slightly and bid them both a good night. She was very exhausted and that bath that Arkana drawn up looked so inviting, though she didn't have time to enjoy it earlier. Once she made it to the room, not minding the state that Izumo might be in as she explained to Izumo the story she used and that he is allowed to stay here as a mentor.

Keara watched and waited until Aerthalla had left the room, turning towards Aaxtrinioius with a playful little smile.

"How would you like your dessert? Here on the table while you sit comfortably? Or shall we retire to your room so you can feast while laying down?"

Keara didn't care this time who was watching or heard, the aphrodisiac from the flower increased her need to be with him. It took quite a bit of effort on her part to remain still on his lap the time Aerthalla was here, and now, Keara couldn't keep her hands off him. All the while she asked about how he wanted her, her fingers were slowly working on getting his shirt off.

 

[TirithIre]

He knew that this was important to her, and as such he allowed it. It certainly didn't mean that he had to 'like' the fact that another Kitsune would be around, but at least Aaxtrinioius could smile at such things and understand the need for them.

As she spoke happily with Aerthalla, Aaxtrinioius left the two women to speak freely, he happily eating his fill and ensuring that she did as well, he of course excused the elf. " I am sure we will speak again." He mused, though he was distracted by Keara's nimble fingers, he had to smile as he thought about it.

" In my room, I want to feast on you comfortably, for both of us." He grumbled, though he scooped her up into his arms and carried her out, he not caring that she was managing to get his shirt off, he simply carried her up to his rooms as he grinned and set her down only to begin stripping her gown off her as well.

" Someone's horny." He teased, he could smell her openly.

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Izumo had finished his bath by then of course, and having beckoned Arkana quietly, he had her change out the bath so it was nice and hot and clean for Aerthalla. As she came in and explained things, he but nodded.

" That would make sense, and would explain much." He remarked, though he added easily. " I had Arkana refill the bath for your comfort." He explained, he wearing only a pair of sleek red pants, his slightly furred form natural to him, though he was out on the balconey looking at the stars.

" Hopefully the dragon isn't too grumpy, I have much to teach Keara before she will be confident in herself." He mused easily, he leaving it at that for now, though he looked to see how Aerthalla was doing. Elves were beautiful in all stages of life, and Izumo being a kitsune was quite open to oogling and enjoying naked flesh.

Naturally, he hoped to sneak a peek.

 

[katalynn]

Keara held onto him as he carried her but not before getting his shirt off, holding onto it as he walked. All the while she was kissing along his neck and chest, even teasing one of his nipples with her tongue. Once they got to the room she let the shirt drop to the floor and started to kiss him while he stripped her. She still couldn't figure out why she was so aroused all the sudden, then she didn't question it either, not anymore at least.

"I've been thinking of you all day... I couldn't wait to get you alone again."

She purred as she tried to keep kissing him as much as possible. Slowly her nails raked down his chest, just hard enough to leave little red trails against his skin.

"It doesn't appear that you are complaining though."

Playfully speaking as she clawed down his chest again, this time a touch harder just to get a reaction of him. Though, she followed it up by kissing her way up the marks.

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Aerathalla thanked him for having the water changed and just as it did before, it looked so inviting and the hot water seemed to call to her. This would be a change for her though having to bathe herself after so many years of having her ward do it. Times are changing for her however, this simple task of taking a bath is no different.

"Keara will need all of us to help her I'm afraid. Sadly, even with whatever Scynthrina is planning will help her in one way or another."

She slipped out the dress and allowed it to fall, pooling at her feet without much regard to the kitsune. The one thing Aerthalla was not is shy, she had no reason to be shy and she honestly expected him to take little peeks. What male wouldn't do as such? Besides, watching Keara with the dragon had actually aroused her slightly, of course she would never make the indications or any moves to show it.

"As for the dragon and his grumpiness, I wouldn't worry to much about that. His attitude wouldn't be towards you. Though, I would be lying if I didn't say he will feel threatened by you. But in the end, his anger is towards Sythavorn right now."

Aerthalla sunk herself into the tub of hot water and moaned rather loudly by the comfort it brought.

"That little Arkana sure does know how to make a bath to perfection. I'm almost tempted to steal her away with me."

She joked of course, knowing that the little elf was more than dedicated to Aaxtrinioius.

 

[TirithIre]

Aaxtrinioius certainly wasn't complaining, and perhaps one day when Keara was learning about plants she would learn of the aphrodisiac qualities of her favorite flower. For now, it simply meant that he had a very horny kitsune on his hands, not that he minded at all!

As she held onto the shirt until the got to the room, he smirked as she kissed and licked at him, he ruthgless in getting her dress off her, but he smirked. " Best be good, your pussy is mine to drink from tonight." He purred, though he hissed and catching her hands as she raked hard enough for him to notice, he yanked her to him.

" Oh i'm not minding at all." He growled as he hungrily kissed her, his pants still on for now as he bit her lower lip and even moved down and bit her neck, he being much more aggressive tonight, yet she had started it.

He was suddenly picking her back up and hefting her onto the bed he pushed her legs up behind her knees and dove between her legs, licking her out just as he wanted while she had no 'choice' but to 'take' what her master wanted, which was namely to get his treat!

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Izumo smirked but simply nodded to Aerthalla as she thanked him, it hadn't been a tough task to ask Arkana to do it, and he figured since she had allowed him to clean up, it was only fair. As she was adjusting well, Izumo smiled as she said that.

" She will need all her friends, the storm that is coming, it could change the very landscape of the world." He wasn't being melodramatic either... If the dragon was released and was still angry with the world, he could cause massive destruction. If something happened to Keara, he could snap and cause war... there were many ways for this to 'go badly'.

As she slipped out of the dress, he smiled as he turned. His fur being clean was striking, he almost elf like in his build, only much more toned and handsome in a masculine way. As she slipped into the bath though and mentioned that, Izumo shrugged.

" Keara is already his, she needs to sort herself out so that she can admit that to herself." He mused, though he shrugged and leaned against the balcony stone railing. Watching her moan rather loudly, he smirked but nodded.

" The bath was nice and hot, I am sure Keara would never forgive you if you stole her away." He remarked, though he moved into the room and settled onto a couch, he relaxing easily as he watched her bathe.

Since she wasn't shy, neither would his admiration of her lithe elven body!

 

[katalynn]

Keara growled playfully when he grabbed her hands and became a little rougher, though she didn't fight back this time. Course, she didn't have a real chance to fight back after she landed on the bed, yet she did try to squirm away a little just to tease him some. It was what she wanted so the attempt was hardly here, this was all for him anyway and not play time for her.

"It's no fun being a good girl.."

She half panted and moaned as he attacked her pussy as her hips rolled towards his mouth. Her legs strained against his grip, fighting to clamp down around him and trapping him between them.

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Aerthalla took a sideways glance towards Izumo at the way he spoke about Keara, already seeing the defeat in his eyes. However, it also meant he cared for her as well just knowing that her happiness is what matters.

"Oddly enough, that is where you come in. I know that it may feel as if I used you, and to some extent, perhaps I did. However, Keara does need to find her own kind as well, she needs to see not just read about what it is like to be a kitsune."

Aerthalla sighed with some irritation as she thought about how Keara was raised. She did her best to take her in another direction, but by that time she had closed herself completely off from the world. Sadly however, Keara wasn't hers to raise, she was his responsibility.

"Sythavorn had raised her since she was a baby, he was able to start her very young and turn her into what he wanted. She was never allowed to experience the world, let alone interact with others of her kind. It was what he wanted."

The way he watched as she took her bath didn't go unseen either as she deliberately washed herself slowly, exaggerating the joy she got from the bath. Raising one leg at a time as she slowly caressed the washcloth along the smooth skin, mostly to get a reaction out of the kitsune, giving him a show worth watching.

 

[TirithIre]

Aaxtrinioius grinned as she didn't try to fight back, then again he was being much more forwards than he had before, and even as she did try to squirm, he smirked and actually laughed, her tight pussy feeling the vibrations as he did, the sound reverberating easily.

As she half panted and moaned it out though, he gripped her legs refusing to let her 'have her way' for now as instead he drove his tongue hungrily into her, parting her swollen lips as he nestled and gorged himself on her arousal.

" Mine." He growled and panted, though as he said that he 'dove back in' this time he sealed his lips right around her clit and sucked hard, sending immense pleasure into her as he released one leg only to reach around and up, he crushed one of her lovely breasts in his hand, his eyes on her the entire time.

She had promised him dessert, and he was going to have it!

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Izumo shrugged ever so slightly, but he looked to her. " Honestly, I had a feeling that even if the dragon HAD tricked her here, that it might be too late." He mused, though he added. " It doesn't mean I have to like it." He pointed out.

As she mentioned Keara though he nodded. " She doesn't even know how to port other things to play with others." He mused, though he smirked. " I doubt the basic lessons will be the first I teach her, not for the coming storm." He mused thoughtfully.

As she mentioned Sythavorn though Izumo groaned. " Don't even remind me of that ass, I am SO going to use some trickery magic on him." He grumbled, he hadn't been making a veiled threat when he had warned Sythavorn about speaking lies to a kitsune, but he smirked. " He under estimates kitsune, mostly because he stemmed Keara for so long. He has no idea of what we are capable of."

As she exaggerated her movements though Izumo was patient and aptly paying attention, though he knew the elf was much older than him, that made little difference to him. She was beautiful in her own way, he found her exotically enticing, and besides, he was a kitsune, he was playful in nature, and that also entailed sexually.

He simply enjoyed the show immensely for now, she having to notice a very impressive bulge forming in his pants as he lazily enjoyed the erotic show she was putting on for him. He was well aware that she was showing off, which was fine with him!

 

[katalynn]

Keara tried to fight with her emotions for Aaxtrinioius, not wanting to fall in love with the first one she meets. She didn't believe in the whole love at first sight. Yet he made that very difficult each time he growls out that one word mine. It gave the strongest emotion than anything else he could ever say and it kept breaking her down further. The aphrodisiac wasn't that strong this time around it barely touched her, it created the heat and the desires to be taken, but her emotions were all her and they were getting stronger.

"Yesss.... I am yoursss...."

Her back arched as she clawed into the sheets, eyes rolling shut while he took what she offers him. It was so much more different that Arkana, more powerful and aggressive than the little elf could ever accomplish. They both felt incredible in their own way and Keara would never be able to chose between them if she ever had too. They both knew just how to make her cum for them, turning her into a beautiful little cumslut.

Which Keara quickly became right now as he latched onto her clit, which is still fairly tender from last nights activities. A small part of her did its best to keep her cries of passion down to a minimum, not wishing for the whole castle to hear, namely their new guests. She bit back the screams as much as possible as he brought out the orgasm.

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Aerthalla fully looked at Izumo this time with a curious look and then smiled as she thought about what he had just said about Keara.

"Tell me something Kitsune.. Have you been with other women since this promise was made? If so, what difference would it have made if Keara has mated or not? The dragon has marked her yes, but he is also capable of removing that mark and that bond if she so desired it to make her happy."

Then she laughed a little knowing that it would be very difficult for a kitsune to remain untouched for so long, especially one that is wild and free. There is no way he would not have been without others for this long, it would be unheard of. Keara, she had no choice but if she did... well... she's a kitsune after all, they are worse than the wood elves.

"Would it have a made a difference in the promise made if she had mated with thousands versus just one dragon? Can't expect her to not be tempted by such things after being locked away her whole life. Whether you were to be her first or not, it makes no difference for I am sure she wouldn't be your first."

With that, she had a hint of playfulness glint across her eyes, she could easily reach the towel but she chose not too, providing a little temptation of her own. Perhaps even a little test just to prove her point.

"Come, dry me and tell me I'm wrong."

It was a challenge of course, but she stood slowly from the tub and awaited to see his response.

 

[TirithIre]

Luckily for Keara, Aaxtrinioius would never make her choose between himself and Arkana. Had it been anyone else, he would, and had in regards to the kitsune. After all, he would stand for no other man having her if she truly were to be his. He could tell that she was 'breaking down', but he didn't care really in that regard, she would say what she felt in her heart with time.

As she said that he grinned to himself. " Good." He replied simply before he attacked that hard and tender clit. As she did try to hide her passions, Aaxtrinioius grinned but released her clit for a moment. " You are mine, and as such you will not hide your desires from me nor anyone else."

He grumbled, though as he said that he dove back onto her clit, his other hand releasing her leg finally, she free to splay them over his broad shoulders as he swiftly plunged two fingers into her hot wetness, sinking and driving them in and out of her as his tongue lashed her tender clit.

There would be no hiding her pleasure, Aaxtrinioius would know all that his little cum slut was orgasming that night!

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Izumo looked up as Aerthalla fully regarded him, and even as she asked that, he smirked faintly to himself. " Of course I have, it's expected." He replied matter of factly, not even feeling shy over that. " Male kitsune are supposed to learn how to pleasure their women, so that when they mate, the bond can become stronger." He explained.

As she said that the dragon could remove the mark, he shrugged. " She is happy, and though I AM sure that she will want to visit my clan to learn more about kitsune and how they live, I have no doubt in my mind that her heart is already set." He remarked, not seemingly too upset.

" Life goes on in the end. I will need to find another to mate with eventually." He remarked, though as she had a sense of playfulness to her, he but smirked as she rose, though he did stand, the towel dissapeared and re-appeared in her hands. " You can dry yourself." He moved so fluidly and got up, moving around he headed for the balcony.

" You're not the one who spent a century waiting for someone who never was meant to be. Sythavorn poisoned her too deeply for that to ever have actually have been a possibility, despite the elves being her ward." He may have laid with other women, but Izumo had truly looked forwards to spending eternity with Keara.

His ears twitched though, hearing her even from this distance wasn't hard, it seemed the dragon was pleasing her well. Take care of her, or I will make your world suffer. He mentally mumbled to himself. He hadn't necessarily taken her initial bait, but Aerthalla could tell Izumo had mixed feelings about everything right then.

 

[katalynn]

After hearing his request for her to not hide the passion, Keara whimpered a little just before feeling his fingers plunging into her. All was lost at that point, her passions did fill the room and echoed off the walls, the windows were still open from earlier which allowed the breeze to carry the sounds. She did try to not crush his head with her trembling legs, forcing herself to keep them spread for him as she orgasms.

"I will not hide .... anymore... My Master... My love..."

Keara managed to find her voice enough to make a breathless promise. It has been a difficult challenge as it is for her to stop her hiding, this only added to that challenge. She didn't like to be center of attention and rumors spread, noises like this is how it all starts, the looks, the whispers. But after a time and few orgasms, those thoughts slowly vanished from her and all her focus was completely on him, leaving the outside world outside where it belonged.

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Aerthalla just smirked as he basically gave her the towel, though as she did dry herself off and slipped into a silky nightgown, she did take his words into consideration. Eventually she walked out onto the balcony with him, looking at the stars and clearly hearing Keara at this point, she smirked a little but then frowned at what he had said.

"My marriage to Sythavorn was arranged as well, we were far too young to be wed, but such as you and Keara, it was meant to make the bloodlines live on. Sadly, love was never apart of that marriage, he never once touched me, even on the wedding night. I have spent many centuries watching and seeing people fall in love while never knowing the actual feeling. Love in indeed a strange creature in itself."

Aerthalla was no virgin though, she did have her little fun on the side at times however, to actually love any of them was out of the question. Of course when Sythavorn found out about any of them, he banished them from the city to punish her.

"He may have poisoned her mind, but he never did reach her soul. The kitsune in her is there very much there, she is just scared to show it, to let come out. He made her fear a world that is meant to be embraced, not feared."

Aerthalla sighed and looked towards the direction of where the elf city lays wondering what Sythavorn was doing right now. Wondering if he even noticed her disappearance at all, or how long it'll take for him to notice.

"He most likely doesn't even know I have left. He is so wrapped up with his anger towards Keara and Aaxtrinioius that it has blinded him. I doubt he'll even miss me when he finally realizes I don't mean to return."

Though she smiled as if nothing was wrong at all and took him by the hand, leading him back inside. Not in a forcing kind of way, more of a sympathetic touch.

"Let us rest, it has been a very exhausting day. It is your choice if you wish to sleep in the bed with me, as there is more than enough room. Or on the couch. Either way, the choice is yours."

She closed the doors to the balcony, blocking out Keara's sounds even though she secretly admired the sounds of pleasure. After taking one last sip of the wine, Aerthalla crawled into bed as she watched and admired Izumo, respecting his space if he needed it. It has been quite the blow for him today and she could he was still processing it.

 

[TirithIre]

He smiled at her constrained look, the way she struggled with herself. " This isn't an elf city Keara, I rule this place, and if I pleasure my woman into submission, than I do so proudly." He grumbled, attacking her tender clit, sucking, licking and making sure that she had no choice but to enjoy herself.

As she managed to say that though Aaxtrinioius simply nodded, his attentions right then on drawing out all the pleasure that he could. He ripped a few orgasms from her, just enough for her to be limp and breathless before he crawled over her and sliding his arms around her, he grinned as he looked to her.

" This night will not be short, I have a feeling that there will be many nights of pleasure in your future." He purred, though she could feel his large, thick cock slowly sliding into her. Taking his time, letting her luxuriate in her desires. " My love, you are the light in my shadows." He purred softly, and it was true, he had been lost without her, he loved her with all that he had.

He grinned at her helpless moan though, he entering her fully with that throbbing spear of a cock. " So tight." He grumbled, grinning as he enjoyed her spasming cunt.

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Izumo had heard the hidden cries, and had noticed when Keara had surrendered to her own passion, the cries carrying over the wind so easily for his sensitive ears. He WAS sad, yet he was also happy that she had found someone to be so happy with.

As Aerthalla joine him on the balcony though Izumo looked to her, listening quietly. Her story was sad in it's own way, he seeming to be quite thoughtful. " There are enough sad moments in this life. I think that we should create some happy one's." He mused, though he added.

" Though I am jealous of the dragon, he has won her heart and though I am sure I could win her if I wanted to, I would not break either of their hearts." He simply shrugging helplessly. " It seems Kitsune are good after all." He mused, though he highly doubted that Aerthalla was a virgin, he could see romance was not a part of her life.

Living around Sythavorn, he didn't doubt it at all, but he nodded. " I am sure one century he will come to care, or perhaps his rage will consume him. I have seen it before, so I for one am glad you made it here." He remarked. He could tell that both of them were tired, he didn't protest when she pulled him in, closing the balcony was good, Keara's cries were turning to screams of ecstasy, and he didn't want to hear it.

As she slipped into the bed though he nodded to her, he going and opening one of the cupboards he pulled out a hidden bottle of wine. " Found it when I was snooping around." He mused as he poured two drinks and brought one over for her along with his own.

As he moved though he smiled gently. " We are both heartbroken and alone... one would think we would be crawling all over one another." He teased slightly, he handing her the glass he had for her. " To new friends, found in the darkest of times." He toasted with a smile, he but offering it freely, expecting nothing of it.

He was horny, and had no doubt they WOULD crawl all over one another at some point, but the 'game' of teasing was far too enjoyable for him!

 

[katalynn]

Keara didn't know he was doing what he did all she knew is that it felt incredible, even though she fell limp and was panting harder than ever, she whimpered when finished feasting on her. Her head spun out of control but smiled as she heard what he said, then felt him suddenly sliding into her, filling and stretching as all the nerves danced wildly.

"I wouldn't expect anything less. Last night wasn't short either."

She teased while wrapping her legs tightly around him and her own scent from his lips drove her insane. Keara couldn't take it anymore, couldn't fight how he had made her heart dance each time he confessed his love her. It was then she couldn't find any reason to deny herself as she traced his face and lips.

"I love you Aaxtrinioius"

Keara whispered it and without hesitation just before kissing him deeply and wrapping her arms around him as well, holding onto him as if her life depended on it. Of course she didn't know what her confession would truly mean or where this path will take her now, she just knew right then that she couldn't avoid how he made her feel any longer.

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Aerthalla did have some saddness her eyes as she thought about what she had told him. It was something she had never told anyone before. The few children she did bore from her little flings, Sythavorn had claimed as his own to prove that they were sexually active. But, she laughed a little at his comment as she took the glass of wine, sitting up against the wall.

"Yes, one would think that for certain wouldn't they? The is young still though, stranger things have happened."

She toasted with him, finding it a reasonable toast considering the truth behind it and then looked towards him with a little wicked grin.

"So how you do propose we proceed with creating these happy moments. Of course, a bottle of wine is always a good starting point."

she teased a little while taking another sip of the wine, curious as to how long he'll keep playing this little game of his.