Dark Desires ~ Closed ~

[katalynn]

The movements brought out some whimpers, they grew more intense as he teased with her tender nipples. She tried hard to not squirm around too much since his knot pinched and pulled with the slightest motion. Once the elf had left, Aerthalla took the offered meat and gave a slight smirk towards his question.

"Truth be told, they are interesting, though I think they'd have more fun with me now...."

Giving a playful smile, indicating that she has played with them at one time or another. Though it was far different from how she is with Izumo, like the others, they had too much respect for her to go too far.

"No, I think I am done with cocks for the night. They are perfect for retrieving Sylvari, no matter what her condition might be, they will get her."

After she had s aid that though, there was an almost sad look flash through her eyes as she thought about the little nymph.

"I should have never left her there alone. She is powerful, though she doesn't like that side of her, she suppresses her power. I doubt he will hurt her, but he has always had his eyes on her. He has always liked to put rare, beautiful creatures in a cage."

For a split second the regret of leaving her behind almost consumed her, though she fought it back, not wanting to let it ruin the moment with Izumo. Then she smiled as if it was nothing to worry, clearly pretending to not be concerned.

"I do think you will like her though, she is a sweet little thing."

 

[TirithIre]

He smiled as she did her very best not to squirm, and even as she managed to collect herself enough to eat, he relaxed with her in his arms, his huge knot pinching inside her ass so well. The truth was Izumo had never thought that he would be inside her ass like this, but he certainly wasn't going to 'complain'.

Even as she said that though he chuckled slightly as he nodded. " Oh I would imagine, my beautiful cum slut." He teased gently. Even as she said that she was done for the evening, he nodded to her as he added. " I will enjoy your attentions later then, I know you enjoy petting me, so I think the return in a massage would be great."

He knew she would enjoy that, but even as she looked worried, he smiled slightly. " Whatever he has done, we will undo. Besides, if she is as loyal to you as you think, I doubt anything serious would happen." He smiled as he gently held her, kissing her as he did.

His ears twitched slightly, thinking that he heard something familiar, but he brushed it off, simply thinking that he was imagening things. As she said that about liking her, he smiled. " So long as she makes you happy, I will like her." He purred softly, though he added with a grin.

" Come on, let's go." He helped her up, his cock throbbing inside her, his knot not shrunken, he 'made' her walk all the way to the bed with his cock still inside her tightly stretched ass as he thought about this Sylvari. If anything, it would be good to have a servant for his love, he wanted her well taken care of!

 

[katalynn]

It wasn't easy by any means to get up from the tub and walk with the knot preventing most movement. When she pulled just right, it would make her cry out and freeze for a moment before continuing. Getting onto the bed was an easier task as it was fairly easy for them both to lay down at the same time. All the while she couldn't really speak much as she was trying to keep her breathing steady.

Once she settled into the position he wanted, she took a few moments to relax once more, taking one of his tails and snuggling with it. It was becoming a natural thing for her to hold onto his tail for some reason, his scent and the silkiness of it helped her sleep. All the while she was stroking her fingers through the fur, enjoying his touch just as much.

Aerthalla had her eyes closed, drifting in and out of sleep as she thought about today's activities with him. Most importantly, thinking about Izumo in general, secretly giving him more of herself than she ever has given anyone else. Even Sythavorn was never given this much willing, he simply took what he wanted and little did they both know, that like most things Sythavorn owns, she too was caged to him. Though for her, it was in a different manner that even she couldn't recall.

When she was given to him, she was far too young to remember much of their wedding day. He of course had taken her that one night only just to seal the marriage, also it was a ritual for him to claim and chain her soul to him. In that process he had changed her appearance into what it is now to hide her, as well as altering her memories. Much like Keara, had turned her into something against her nature.

As Aerthalla laid there perfectly content, she started to change physically, unknowingly breaking the chains that held her trapped. Her white hair grew longer and thicker, reaching down past her ass and the white turned into a mixture of purple and blue. If her eyes were open, one could see the stars within the depths of the deep blue, the markings on her face glowed a bright blue before slowly fading into nothing.

The rest of her skin became smoother and flawless right before his eyes, her skin also had a hint of a glittery tone almost as if she was coated in stardust. Lastly, even though Izumo hasn't officially marked her has his yet, she subconsciously wanted to be his as a small section of her hair turned fiery red to match his fur.

Of course this all happened as she drifted off further, letting his touch bring an end to the night. Within that time she had forgotten that she summoned for the twins, though without much thought she knew Izumo would tell them what she wanted. Meanwhile she was completely oblivious to her new look. Soon the dreams of her life before Sythavorn started pouring in as her memories rushed back to life.

 

[TirithIre]

He steadied her, working with her, moving with her, and even as she would pull just right, he had to grin when she would freeze almost overcome with sensation. He was personally glad when they reached the bed, and as they sunk together, he noticed how she had automatically taken one of his tails, a smile playing on his lips. He was half tempted to make a soft joke, but instead he settled down and closed his eyes for a few moments.

His knot began to shrink, and even as she did relax, he softly ran his hand over her arm and side, draping it over he was sure that the twins would arrive soon. He had no idea that Sythavorn had chained her very essence and appearance itself, to cage someone to that degree, it was much more than Izumo would have imagined.

Finally his knot had shrunken enough he worked his way out of her ass slowly just as he noticed that something was happening. He really didn't understand what had caused her transformation to begin, but the look of her as her high elven features 'melted' and dissapeared amazed him.

He watched quietly, and even as the markings dissapeared, he noticed that she certainly was no high elf... oh no, she was far too beautiful for the staunch high elven women. As her hair had a stripe of red within it, he could tell that the color was for him, and felt a deep sense of pride.

As the twins knocked ever so gently, he beckoned them in. They gasped at the sight, Aerthalla did not look anything like the Aerthalla they had known for centuries, but then again Sythavorn had chained her well before anyone else had known about her true origins. Izumo gently communicated the message and quietly sent them on their way. They informed him it would be at least five days, two days to get there, one day to retrieve Sylvari, and two days to travel back.

He made it clear that no matter what shape Sylvari was in, Aerthalla and he wanted her brought safely here. They understood of course and took their leave. For now, Izumo admired her new look, noticing her skin was so pure and flawless, noticing her bust had 'grown' rivaling now Elyssa's breasts, and that she seemed a bit more petite in stature, which seemed to 'work' for her. She was stunning to him, but Izumo did not disturb her. Instead he quietly fell asleep with her, letting her dream.

 

[katalynn]

The dreams took her into a whole new world that she doesn't remember, in the far northern lands of snow and ice. A place where the sky is crystal clear, void of any kind of city interference. The place she is from was deep within the earth where the sun and moon would light the caverns, reflecting off the ice crystals.

There was one spot within the caverns that her dreams kept going back to. In the middle of the caverns 'moon' pools there were trees that seemed to glow. In the dreams it felt very important to her, almost as if it was calling to her and yet she couldn't hear that call. There were others around her as well, although they were all faceless and just simple figures that appeared to be fascinated by her return.

As the dreams continued however, growing more intense when Sythavorn came into the picture, remembering the day she first laid eyes on him. Then came the day when she was given to him for her own protection when the humans found them. Aerthalla gripped tightly onto the tail she held as she recalled the things he had done back then, words were spoken that she didn't understand at the time. Of course she now understands those words perfectly clear now that she is older and wiser.

The dreams kept her sleeping for the better part of the night till a sound from outside woke her up. At first she couldn't tell what the sound was till she saw a black and white owl in the window. Though she didn't know what it meant, it made her smile as she watched it. Naturally she didn't leave his arms to go investigate it as she didn't want to wake him up.

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Keara woke up to a strange dream and there was a sensation in the air that she hasn't felt before. She of course didn't know about Aerthalla's true nature, though she could sense the changes coming from her. Very slowly and carefully she rolled over to face Aaxtrinious, enjoying the sound of his rumbles as he slept.

All the aches and pains had faded from last nights activities, though she was still pretty tender between the thighs. It made her wonder if he was just as tender, though with him being a dragon, she figured he would recover quickly.

For now though, she simply watched as he slept smiling at a thought she suddenly had. Of course it would have to wait till he woke up and so far, from what she can see, it would be a beautiful day for such an idea.

 

[TirithIre]

Izumo's thoughts were of Hakuzo as well as the rest of his pack. Hakuzo was the only one who had cared truly about him. His parents cared as parents did, but they were elders to the entire pack and could not spend their time worrying over one son.

His dreams went to home, his thoughts returning to his people, and yet he also felt a strong desire to have the seaside home with Aerthalla. It conflicted him, his nose scrunching in his dreams, though he let them pass slowly.

As she woke, he could feel her desire to move, his tails seeming to instinctively move to allow her 'up', he rolling onto his belly, sleeping peacefully still. He would speak with her about her new form when he woke... for now, Izumo's dreams were in a happy place, so he kept sleeping into the morning.

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The release of the chains binding Aerthalla's spirit had been strong, so the sensation was much like the releasing of the curse, the rippling energies could be easily felt throughout the castle.

He was rumbling and purring contentedly, and though he clearly WAS tender between his legs, he was strong as well and recovered well. Even as she watched him sleep, he grumbled, the age old adage of a watched dragon will always know passed through the mind, and even as she seemed to have a thought, he had no clue.

He did grumble as he woke, she able to hear the door open as Arkana made her way in. She was wearing a simple yet elegant black gown which only covered what was needed, and showed everything else. She was wearing some golden jewelry, and had a soft smile as she set the tray of food down.

Moving as Aaxtrinious woke, she opened the curtains and then bowed, leaving the two lovebirds to themselves as she went to her other duties, the meal consisting of woven fruits and cheeses along with salted meats and juice as well, it a delightful morning meal. He looked to her though and smirked.

" Morning." He purred contentedly, looking her over openly, admiring every curve, every movement was watched by him.

 

[katalynn]

Aerthalla gave a soft smirk as he rolled over, noticing his tails unwrapped themselves from around her. Though for a moment she watched him as he settled once again, taking notice that he didn't wake up and was just shifting around in his sleep. The owl kept watching her the whole time, as if it was expecting her to come to it. There was some familiarity towards the creature, though she doesn't recall ever 'knowing' an owl before. Even in her dreams there were no owls that she could remember.

Very slowly and carefully she crawled out of bed, following the owl out onto the balcony. Though on her way out she grabbed some juice that the servant had left for the morning and slipped on a silky red robe. By the time she had gotten to the balcony the own had shifted into beautiful griffon. It was even more familiar to her now, though it has been so long that she had forgotten him. Let alone recognize him after all this time.

Naturally she didn't know how to speak to it, but she can tell that he has been searching and waiting for her. Because of how well Sythavorn had her hidden, her own spirit guide couldn't find her. He shifted back into the smaller owl form and flew towards the mirror, which in turn made her follow after it.

It stunned her with what she saw looking back at her, it wasn't the same body she knew. In fact she couldn't remember the last time she saw herself like this, at first she thought the owl was playing tricks on her until noticing the blue hair draping over her shoulder. Aerthalla stood there in shock, hardly believing the changes.

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"She sure does look tasty today doesn't she?"

Keara teased a little noticing how he was looking her, though it clearly didn't bother her any as she was used to having Arkana around now. However, that kind of fun wasn't on her mind in that moment either as she watched Arkana move around the room.

"I wonder if I would look just as good in something like that?"

She smiled as she sat up stretching out her overused limbs and took a better look out the window. It was going to be a beautiful day, which made her smile more playfully. Though she wouldn't tell him what it was she wanted to do just yet, her thoughts drifted off towards Aerthalla.

"What do you think happen with Aerthalla? I felt the powerful surge come from her, I've been with her long enough to know it was her."

 

[TirithIre]

The truth was that Izumo was used to sleeping in a pack, and as such he instinctively rolled and allowed those who wanted to 'leave' when the time came. Such a feeling was purely instinctual, and even as she gathered herself, he slowly did rouse as she made her way out onto the balcony.

His eyes fluttered slightly open, but to him he had to admit that he hadn't seen quite a sight before. After all morphing owls into Griffin's and glowing mirrors weren't the most common of things, and yet she seemed entranced by her transformation.

The truth of the matter was he was drawn to her appearance as well. He had to admit her form before had seemed off for such a beautiful spirit, but he had accepted that not everyone's spirit matched their being. Yet as she appeared now, how she looked... it looked right to him.

as she was stunned by her own appearance, he moved and climbing to his feet, he moved softly, more softly than any elf across the floor, but as she seemed truly shocked by the changes, he smiled gently.

" You look whole." He gently mused, his red white and black furried form seeming to admire her, and even as he said that he moved and wrapped his arms around her, gently pulling the red silk robe open, baring her to the mirror.

" So beautiful." He purred. He didn't know what had caused the change, but she did feel AND look like herself in his eyes now... he felt nothing but a beaming sense of happiness for her!

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Aaxtrinious looked to Arkana and grumbled though nodded. " Yes, she does... she must have had a good night." He purred, and even as she surmised that, her dragon lover smirked. " It would allow you to move freely with your tails... but I don't think you are a black kind of woman... I think a white version would work for you much better." He pointed out easily.

Even as she sat up and stretched, he rolled onto his back and stretched with a grumbling sigh, though as he moved and sat up, he shook his head. " I do not know, but it was powerful." He pointed out... after all they had felt it from half a castle away, and it wasn't a small castle!

As he looked to her though he smiled softly. " Should we go and see if she is all right?" He didn't mind going to check on the elf... he knew Keara found Aerthalla important to her, and besides, Aerthalla and he had spoken on equal and open terms, so the dragon was interested in knowing what had happened to her as well!

 

[katalynn]

Aerthalla honestly didn't know what to think of all this, though he was gentle with his approach, it still startled her slightly. After all, she wasn't paying attention to him waking up in that moment, all the focus she had was on the mirror.

"I... I don't understand. My dreams were so broken up, nothing made sense."

There was a hint of shyness when he removed the robed, noticing her true beauty made her uncertain of herself. Though she reached up and touched her face, letting her fingertips roam over the foreign flesh. She stared at the eyes in the mirror, so unfamiliar to her, they said it was her and yet she had her doubts.

"I..."

She couldn't finish the thought, not even certain of what she wanted to say as she touched the owl as if making sure it was real or not. It all became too much for her, turning away from the mirror and closed her eyes for a moment.

"I ... I can't breath..."

Just as she said that, Aerthalla walked back out to the balcony feeling the rush of emotions suffocating her.

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"I was thinking that too, that dress would be perfect for my tails!"

She smiled as she got off the bed finally and pouring out some juice for the both of them. When she came back to him with his glass, she gave him a kiss before giving him the glass. It was a soft kiss, almost like it was a payment for the juice before standing back up.

"Yes, I would love to go see her. I haven't seen much of her since her arrival anyway."

There was a sudden look of concern as she thought about Izumo, recalling how she had hurt him the last time they spoke. However, she tried to not show it to much, wanting the clear the slate of such things. They haven't seen each other since it all happened either.

"But, I do think we need to eat first, since someone made me miss dinner last night.."

Keara teased as she went back to the tray, grabbing Arkanas' arm and pulling her into a kiss. IF it was one thing Keara enjoyed, it was kissing, she loved to kiss Arkana especially, her soft lips were so delicious. After letting her go, Keara proceeded to snack on the fruit.

 

[TirithIre]

Izumo sighed ever so gently, and even as he admired the look of her, the truly lost look in her eyes did worry him, but even as he went to her, his touch was soft, supportive of her. He gently nodded as she said that it didn't make sense. " It will with time." He gently pointed out, and it was true.

As she touched the owl, he looked to it. He understood such animals, and the owl was a guide... though Izumo doubted right then that she would be able to hear it or speak to it, as she said that she couldn't breathe though he followed her quietly out onto the balcony.

What had happened to her was slowly beginning to take shape within his mind as well, he wrapped his arms around her as he supported her. " No matter what, I love you Aerthalla." He softly whispered to her, though he looked out over the treeline, his eyes looking into the horizon towards where the high elves were, where Sythavorn and his web of deception and lies lay.

No matter what, you are my mate now, and I would have no one else. He whispered into her mind, though he simply and quietly supported her. He was sure she would need to help her through this, but he also hoped that Keara would come. As one who had been chained by Sythavorn as well, the kitsune would be able to understnad what Aerthalla was going through.

After all Keara had panicked with her freedom as well at first, so who better than someone who had gone through what she was to share in her own experiences? Izumo wanted his love to know what he accepted her, that no matter what the change she would be supported and loved.

Not just for her body, but for her mind and spirit as well.

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He smirked, and as she hopped up, he moved his hands, weaving magic as a white version of Arkana's dress appeared on Keara, the golden bracers and necklace all connecting things together in a way, and even as she poured the juice out, when she came back to him he smirked as she 'demanded' a kiss from him before she 'gave' him his juice.

" We will go after we eat then." He remarked, but he chuckled slightly as he looked to her. " I don't recall you complaining when you were cumming to the point of overload." He teased right back, though as she grabbed Arkana by the arm, the little Wild elf squeaked in surprise but smiled and gently kissed Keara back, softly mewling as she kissed the Kitsune back. When she was let go though she stepped back and bowed.

" Aerthalla and Izumo are in the west wing master, the roads clearing is coming along well, though it will still be some time before it is clear all the way to the main path." She rattled off the list of things that had been done before she took her leave, Aaxtrinious looking to his love.

" You're worried he's still angry, aren't you." He observed... it was simply the slightly nervous twitch in her tails and look in her eyes that told him that, though he didn't press further unless she wanted to. After all she could choose to keep her thoughts to herself, she didn't have to share everything, her love simply wanted her to know he could tell she was nervous, but that was all right!

 

[katalynn]

For the most part, Aerthalla was handling the shock of the transformation rather well. It was the betrayal that she wasn't handling as much. It took all her effort and energy to not burst into tears or punch a hole into a wall. The building emotions burned in her eyes as she didn't know what to do, let alone feel. Izumo was a grounding point for her and she used that to her advantage, even though the tears started to silently slip.

"Why.... why would he do this to me? After everything I have done for him... I was given to him as a wife, not as some..... some..."

Her heart was shattering into a million pieces the more she thought about his betrayal. Down below she saw the twins making off down the trail towards the city, she wanted to cry out to them to give them the pleasure of tormenting Sythavorn, though she refrained from doing so.

She looked up towards the horizon in the same general direction as the city, though she was looking past the city. It was the falling moon that spoke to her as it went to sleep for the day and it was then the owl came back out to her, nudging her hand lightly. Instinctively she started to pet him, letting him know she'll be ok.

"I think my home was calling to me last night..... though, I have no idea how to get to it. Hell, don't even know if it is still there."

Her voice was cracking as she spoke, choking back the break down that was on the verge of slipping. Looking down at the owl, shaking her head softly.

"I don't even know how to speak to him... let alone know what to call him."

Izumo could feel her shaking as he held onto her, indicating the struggle she was having on keeping herself in check.

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Keara smirked slightly at the gown that suddenly appeared on her. It did feel incredible with how the silk material draped over her curves, caressing her with each movement. Though, she wasn't quite sure about walking around the castle in it, it was far more revealing than what she is used to. His question however, took all those thoughts away, realizing she was making it obvious.

"Yes... The way he looked when he left.... I... I."

She spoke softly and looked away, picking at the food as if trying to decide what to eat next. It was clear that it still hurt her to think about it, recalling the look he had when she spat those words out. Her ears went down the more she thought about it, uncertain of how to approach him.

"I made such a crappy first impression... It is hard to take such things back."

 

[TirithIre]

He sighed ever so slightly, the transformation made sense to him, the betrayal, he was as confused as she was, and even as she asked that, he nodded as he leaned in, giving her a soft comforting squeeze.

" I think I have an idea... if Keara is any indication, and if what you told me about Sylvari is as well." He didn't know if he would be right in saying what he did, but he had a good idea of what Sythavorn's thought process was in this regard. He noticed the twins on their way, and said nothing. They knew their task, and he was sure that they would bring the water nymph back safely.

" He feels a desire to hold onto things rare, to hide them away so that only he may see them." He remarked, though he looked her over. " You are no mere high elf, and when he was given you, he was much younger than he is now. He must have thought that the only way to keep you for himself was to bind your appearance so that only he may see the true beauty that you are."

As to why she had reverted after all this time, he had no clue truthfully, and he may be wrong as well! That was very possible. As she looked up to the horizon, he gently nuzzled her, holding her, grounding her and keeping her with him. As she said that about her home, he nodded softly.

" After the transformation, your guide must have been able to find you. Seeing how lost you were, he, or she must have tried to guide your mind back to itself." He mused, though gently added as well. " That's what spirit guides do. They are linked willingly to special beings, and guide them through the ages. I have heard of them, but never seen one before."

As she said that she didn't know how to speak to her guide, Izumo nodded softly. " Here... sit." He gently guiding her down, sitting her in his lap. The sun was warm and felt good, but he had no interest in that right now. Instead, he held onto her and softly spoke again. " You have to be completely open for anything. I know it goes against everything you have ever known, especially now, but your guide will not hurt you, nor will anyone here my love."

He smiled and gently licked her neck, though he nuzzled her again, letting her know she was safe. " Envision what your guide looks like, envision your home, and open your mind to the guide, they will show you the way." He knew he was going off a lot of 'I heard this here', but he truly did believe that the owl meant no harm, so he held her, and would help her speak with her guide.

Izumo was there for her, being the man she deserved, not the elf who chained her for so long.

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Aaxtrinious smirked as she did, and even as she wasn't sure about going around in the castle with it on, but he also knew that she would be fine with the gown. While it DID show a lot of her body, it hid the 'important parts'. Even as she seemed to speak softly and he could see the look in her eyes, he sighed softly.

" You hurt him, but he will forgive you."

He said it so matter of factually, and yet he added to it, not wanting her to not know why.

" If he had not forgiven you, he would not still be here. Letting him know how terribly you felt about the words said will allow you both to move on."

Even as he said that though he shrugged slightly as well and went to her, gently squeezing his love's hands as he looked her directly in her eyes.

" You cannot take it back. What you CAN do is ensure such words are not spoken again, learn from it, and move on." He purred as he smiled slightly, though he shrugged.

" You had spent so long locked away from others, that you haven't learned these things before. You are still young my love, but you ARE a quick learner. I know you will work it out." He softly mused, though he added.

" Shall we go? I feel a ripple of something... I'm not sure what's going on, but I feel that we should be there."

 

[katalynn]

There wasn't much Aerthalla could say to protest against what he was saying, though she listened to every word and thought about them. In reality it didn't make matters any better as her thoughts went towards Sylvari, wondering how she is holding up.

"He never allowed our true forms to be seen though. Keara always got scolded and punished if she let the slightest bit of fur show."

Her voice still cracked slightly, however, it was far more calmer than a moment ago. Even she had to admit she never did get too overly close to Sythavorn, she never could understand his actions. From what she does know of him, it is possible that only he was able to see through the masks he created.

When Izumo started talking about her guide though, it brought her attention back to the here and now letting a sigh escape.

"I'm not worried about being hurt.... Its just my thoughts are too worked up."

And she was far too worked up for any kind of meditating. Aerthalla did go sit with him without arguing and did her best to do what he instructed. thinking of her home was very difficult considering she only had fragments of it in the dreams, all the focus went to the trees she saw as a main point.

It took her sometime to really let herself go as each time she went so far, the thoughts would revert back to Sythavorn. Eventually things started to happen, very softly she spoke in a language that was unknown to many in the world, there was a soft glow surrounding her the further she went into the meditation. Even the owl had a soft glow surrounding it and it appeared to have 'gone' off with her as it meditated.

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Keara knew he was right and yet she thought that perhaps the only reason Izumo was still here was because of Aerthalla. Yet she didn't argue about it since there wasn't much to say, let alone find a good winning argument for such things.

"Yes, I am ready to go... I will try to not dwell on such things. It's just I haven't seen him since it all happened, which is what worries me."

She took a few more bites of food and finished off the juice before following him out the door, taking his hand into hers as she walked along side him. Keara smiled the thoughts off for now, figuring that she will deal with it when that time came.

"If time allows for it today, I would love to see your full form... perhaps go flying this evening ... If not today, then sometime soon."

Her ears perked up, indicating that she wasn't going to let such thoughts trouble her. Even though she had her doubts that it would happen today, it was just a feeling and she knew Aerthalla was struggling with something. Of course Keara had no idea how involved her and Izumo were either, but she that knew Aerthalla would need her as well.

 

[TirithIre]

Izumo wasn't saying what he was to bring her pain, he was simply trying to make sense of the situation as well. After all this was just as much of a shock as it was for her, he had not seen through the illusion, although to be fair her very spirit had been bound, so he hadn't had a chance to even see it at all.

As she explained that though he nodded gently.

" It would make sense that he would have a talisman or something like it in order to see through the hiding, to be the only one able to see you." He remarked, and even as she gently relaxed slowly, he knew that this would not be a quick thing, and Izumo was there to support her.

As she let out that sigh he nodded, gently purring, knowing the sound relaxed her, and even as she sit and stayed with him, his handsome tails wrapped around her, letting her feel him all around her, and even as she finally was able to close her eyes, he noticed that both she and the owl had seemed to connect, their glows pulsing in harmony.

He dared not disturb it, simply acting as her grounding as he knew that staying calm with her was so very important right now. He worried for her, was more than pissed off with Sythavorn, and wondered what the future would bring in store for him... he knew this wasn't about him, but he felt responsible for her still. That was his passion of love for her.

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That was possible, and if so then things would simply have to move forwards from there, and she would have to deal with the fact that she had pushed one of her own kind irreparably away. That was a part of life as well, and one that wasn't the kindest of facets of life.

As she said that he nodded to her, though he gently offered her his arm. " You will simply have to make it clear you want to make amends, and are sorry for what you said. From there, it will be on him whether he forgives you. The hardest part about forgiveness my love is that we have no control over it."

As she took those few bites, as they headed out, he looked surprised when she said that, but he nodded to her gently. " With everything that has been happening I have not even thought of it, but that would be a wonderful plan my dear." He mused, and even as her ears perked up, he smirked slightly.

" My full form is quite... impressive. Many are intimidated by it, and since I keep a castle and rule with other immortals within my realm, I do not get a chance to spread my wings." He admitted, though as he said that he asked a few servants along the way to Aerthalla's room, and coming to the door, he held her hand, giving it a supportive squeeze as he knocked gently.

~~~~~~~~~~~

At first, Izumo didn't hear the knock, his focus so utterly on Aerthalla, but when a second knock came he heard it and with ears perking a bit, he turned his head and called out.

" Come in."

He didn't know who it was, but kneeling, holding his meditating love, his worry was written all over his face, his ears laid flat as his tails curled protectively around her, keeping her safe.

 

[katalynn]

Aerthalla couldn't keep up with the owls visions, it was centuries worth of history and of his own travels. Showing her that he did spend most the years searching for her, knowing what Sylavorn looked like helped in finding his way here. However, he could never find her in particular. She had learned that the home she dreamed of barely remained, once the humans had discovered it they took it over. Naturally they didn't think of the glowing crystals as a reflection of the moon, rather than finding them magical.

Her kind wasn't meant for fighting, they were all about peace and healing so it was easy for the humans to control. The owl hasn't been back for quite sometime so he doesn't know the current state of the caves. Though he saw into her dreams, seeing the trees it made him curious just as much as her.

After a while though she couldn't take much more of the trance, trying to keep hold of the connection was becoming difficult. When she caught the scent of Keara and Aaxtrinious after hearing Izumo's voice, the glow between her and the owl faded slowly. It wasn't just them however, certain images triggered the distraction as well.

Keara looked at Aerthalla in total shock, not knowing what to say or do in that moment. The look on Izumo's face told her that he was very concerned. Very slowly and gently Keara went up to them, noticing how tense Aerthalla had become, listening to the soft whimpers.

Before any of them could react, Aethalla screamed out as the connection broke and the intensity of the trance overwhelmed her. It only lasted for a moment before she curled up into his arms and finally let the emotions break free.

 

[TirithIre]

Aaxtrinious looked on in surprise, though amongst all of them, he seemed the least shocked by it. Before the curse, he had heard that Sythavorn collected the most rare of beings, that his hunters brought him collectables and when they could, the people themselves. At first it had been fairy folk, and then the rarest of each species... but then he had been cursed, and the outside world had seemed to matter.

He looked on but gently let Keara go to her, he approaching quietly, and even as Aerthalla screamed out, he moved and with deep draconic magic, speaking the language of dragons golden runes began to appear in a circle around the kitsune as well as Aerthalla and Keara. Black outlines seemed to burn into the floor as he seemed to not notice anyone else.

" jilg nomeno navnik tenpiswo, ordah jacioniv sari jacioniv rumag." His words would only make sense to the owl, the guide knowing all languages, it translated it easily as " hold this spirit here, ground her into her mate."

Izumo shuddered feeling the powerful draconic magic, and even as Aerthalla threatened to be overcome, the trials of her past were forced from her mind, instead Aaxtrinious's magic pulled recent memories of Izumo from her mind and showed them to her. The dragon was shaking from the effort, but he knew that with such a strain, Aerthalla's mind would snap without help, and he was old enough to help her.

Izumo added his own kitsune magic into the fold, helping those images along... the moments of gentle kindness, the utter erotic servitude, the passionate matings, the love. It was all there, gently cooling her threatening chaotic mind. The owl had been guiding her, but it had moved too swiftly, and both kitsune and dragon worked to help her.

Aaxtrinious looked sharply to her out of the corner of his eye. " Speak to her... pull her back with your voice. You were like her child... make her believe she is still wanted, that the loss of her home isn't the end but a beginning." He could not say these things, because he didn't understand the true pain of a loss of a home, but she did... Izumo looked to her with tears in his eyes.

" Please... help her..." He didn't care about the sharp words which they had exchanged when last they were together, he only cared for Aerthalla, his eyes speaking of his desperation, his love for Aerthalla clear in his eyes, not hidden away in any way.

 

[katalynn]

Aerthalla felt everything happening around her, the sudden shift in memories confused her and she couldn't grasp what was real or dream. The voice of the dragon broke through her trance and filled her senses, feeling the grounding spell, allowing her to once feel Izumo wrapped around her.

Keara thought of what to do and calmly smiled, it was something they both did when in the city, a way of keeping their words out of the ears of others. Keara held onto Aerthallas hand, she leaned forward and slowly pulled Aerthalla into her arms. Though she let his tails remain wrapped her as Keara started to speak in her ear. Though, words were not heard, just the moving of her lips to indicate she was speaking.

Ever so slowly her tails started to glow softly and twitch around as she spoke, a couple of her tails wrapped around Aerthalla right along with his. Putting herself into a trance as she reached into Aerthallas' mind. Keara had never done anything to this extent, however, she created a peaceful setting within her.

It took several long moments before Aerthalla finally calmed down, listening to Keara and for a time they talked mentally to each other. All the while she held onto Aerthalla, petting her hair as she felt the tension slip away. For the most part she had blocked out everything and slowly let the owl back in, helping Aerthalla find that connection again.

 

[TirithIre]

Aaxtrinious was doing his best to keep a fragmented mind from completely snapping, the grounding spell was much more powerful than a normal one, but it was needed to keep the owl there alongside her. He was working hard to maintain that power there.

Izumo had never felt more helpless than he did right then... but strangely seeing Keara smile like that caused HIM to relax EVER so slightly, something within that gaze told him things would be all right. As Keara approached, he was loathe to release her for any reason, but he steeled himself and let Aerthalla go to Keara's arms.

His ears laid fully flat, his eyes so full of worry, and even as Keara spoke, his own tails reacted, strengthening Keara's magic, the pure natural power of multiple kitsune with a like goal fueling her, allowing her to reach powers that she had never tapped before. His purring had stopped, his hands wringing in his lap.

As Aerthalla began to relax though Aaxtrinious smiled, showing how proud he was of his love, Keara's hold and presence was calming enough, and even as time seemed to ebb by, the dragon knew when to cease the spell, letting Keara take over on the work. The connection wouldn't be as overwhelming this time, but Izumo refused to calm.

He didn't know what to do... he felt as helpless as when he had found out Keara had willingly given herself to the dragon... it was a sickening sensation to him, and yet he felt grateful both to the dragon as well as Keara for their help. His tails remained glowing, emitting a warm that let his love know he was still there with her... he would not leave her, of that he had promised a few times, and his words were the truth!

 

[katalynn]

Keara smiled gently as she felt the warmth pouring from Izumo and she also picked up all of his worry as well. For once Keara was very calm in all this, being the strength that Aerthalla needed. In all honesty, Keara didn't know if she could actually do this, it was just something she had read about what her kind can do. Being of air element, she was able to manipulate the dream world. It wasn't the same as what Aaxtrinious or even Sythavorn can do, this took more control and energy to focus.

She allowed the gryphon to speak to Aerthalla, naturally she couldn't hear him and Aerthalla was speaking in a different language. However, she did let the bird know to not take things so fast this time, showing her concern of the previous experience.

Without looking up or breaking the trance that she was in, Keara took a hold of Izumo's hand and placed it on Aerthalla's head. Even though he felt helpless, he was providing the energy Keara needed. Within another moment or two, Keara brought Izumo into her world, showing him that Aerthalla will be ok.

Keara knew Aerthalla better than most and knew of her secret dream place , which is exactly what Keara created for her. This is what Izumo would see, however Keara kept him in the distance with her, giving Aerthalla some space.

However, this connection was starting to put a strain on Keara and her tails were showing that indication. At the same time, she was pushing to keep this connection until Aerthalla was ready to return.

After sometime Aerthall approached Keara and Izumo, though she looked very drained, she had a smile and was ready 'wake' up. Once Keara broke the connection safely, she was very weak though she still held onto Aerthalla till she woke.

 

[TirithIre]

Aaxtrinious was grounding them all, ensuring that Aerthalla wasn't lost completely as it was clear that the spirit guide had gone too quickly, and as such it was JUST as possible that the elf's spirit could be lost forever. It was perilous, but the dragon did an amazing job of anchoring everyone within that room, forcing them to remain.

Izumo had more control over illusions and conjuring magics, dreamskape had always seemed to illude him, so while he knew what was happening, there really wasn't anything he could do other than act as a battery for Keara to feed from.

As Keara reached out and took his hand, it instinctively began to stroke through that vibrant blue and purple hair, letting his love flow freely. He didn't even truly realize that tears had fallen until they caused him to blink.

He looked around the dream place and smiled softly... it was beautiful, but he was a guest here, and as such waited until his love was ready to return to them. As Aerthalla returned though Aaxtrinious released the powerful spell he had been using, the tension finally breaking, he looked angrily to the owl.

" wux hofiba, wux tiliw tepoha woari jacioniv ihk kiarf throdenilt loupon vi lauth ierikci. qe throdenilt doegel mrith dout charge persvek wer papref." His voice booming through the room, the owl perfectly understanding what the dragon had said, it translating easily into common. " You fool, you could have lost her for much more than a few centuries. Be more careful with your charge in the future."

He didn't even realize he had spoken draconic, that was how angry he was, but he calmed down when he saw both his love and the male kitsune's return as well. He moved though over to a chair and sat down.

" So... is anyone going to explain what in all the realms and blazes is going on?" He had come to visit Aerthalla and see to it Keara had a chance to make amends with Izumo... not to anchor three people onto the mortal plane so that they wouldn't lose track of their bodies and be un-able to return to them!

 

[katalynn]

The owl screeched just as loudly in response to the dragons roaring tongue, though it was a defensive screech rather than one of argument, naturally there was no real difference in tone. The owl sat there and glared at the dragon for a moment, turning its attention back to Aerthalla as she laughed gently.

"It's ok... He meant no harm and It was partially my fault as well for not preparing myself properly."

Aerthalla knew enough of his language to understand what he said, though for her to speak it was a challenge only learning from books. Keara let go of Aerthalla, placing her back into Izumo's arms and comfort knowing that they needed each other now. Though she was light headed, Keara stood up slowly to keep her footing and went to get some water for everyone.

"To put it simply..."

Aerthalla continued to answer his question as she regained some of her composure again, relying on the high elf standards.

"This is a prime example of what Sythavorn is capable of doing. It appears he kept me not only as his wife, but also as one of his rare pets. His grip on me was more severe because I was his wife, he was able to hide my very existence it seems."

Keara passed around the water to each of them, taking a glass for herself as she looked towards the owl, taking note that it wasn't an owl in the dream world. It made her all the more curious about it, though it was a spirit guide and not for her to question.

"It would seem that I am one of the Moon Elves, though from what Kotos has shown me, I may very well be the last one."

 

[TirithIre]

Aaxtrinious didn't back down at all, a natural and rather pissed off hiss coming from him a sound that Keara had not heard before. After all though he had been disgruntled with her from time to time, it seemed that the owl had seriously pissed the dragon off.

" Do I look like I care that you were just excited to find her?" Aaxtrinious seemed to have no problem understanding the owl, but he simply leaned his head into his hand with a growling sigh. He couldn't REALLY be angry, but he still WAS.

Even as Izumo took her back into his arms, he softly whimpered, letting her know he had been worried for her, even though he had been so strong. His tails still glowed with restorative warmth that cocooned her, but he softly leaned in and kissed her cheek. As Keara went to get the water, Aaxtrinious got up and helped as well, though as she began to explain, his head snapped around.

" Him again? He and I are going to have a serious chat, along with some slow torturous stripping of all magic and connections." He remembered the conversation that Keara and he had had, about stripping the elf and putting him into his own box to suffer for eternity like those he had tried to control.

Izumo nodded gravely when she explained, that was what he had thought had happened, but he softly licked his lips. " when the owl took your spirit to see, it felt as though I was losing you... especially when you screamed..." He showed that he wasn't all strong, Izumo had been incredibly worried for her!

Aaxtrinious pulled Keara to him and sat, the revelation taking presidence over everything else right then. He seemed to consider it as he looked to her.

" So what now? you're a Moon elf, I admit I have only met one other in all my days, the Moon elves were well known for their healing magics... no better healer could you find in any realm." He mused, though the strife between Izumo and Keara seemed to have been forgotten, at least for now.

 

[katalynn]

Keara wasn't sure of what to do about his anger in that moment, the owl didn't say anything in more return just fluffed up while spreading his wings as if trying to make himself more intimating. Of course it was more funny than anything else, but he knew Aaxtrinious was right, that he did push things a little too far in his excitement. It has been a very long time since he has done that as well.

"There is no need to argue you two.... Being with the high elves for as long as I have, I should have known better. I was in too much in shock to pull that off. It would have been better to wait on my part."

Aerthalla wasn't angry at either of them, in fact she seemed rather calm considering everything and accepted the comfort that Izumo provided, seeing the worry in his eyes. She kissed his tears away reassuring him that she was going to be ok. Though when he mentioned that she screamed out, she couldn't recall why she had done so, the visions were overwhelming her at the time so it was possible.

"I was just being overwhelmed is all, it was too much too fast and I didn't know how to handle it. I would have found my way back to you."

She smiled and gave him a light kiss noticing Aaxtrinious pulling Keara onto his lap, that made her smile all the more seeing those two together like that.

"I don't know what happens now. I was far too young when Sythavorn claimed me, so I honestly don't recall much of my history. It would seem I have much to learn. I do think I might need to take a trip north in the near future though, something is calling me home for some reason."

Aerthalla sighed and relaxed more into her lovers arms having a distant look in her eyes as she recalled all the visions from Kotos.

 

[TirithIre]

Aaxtrinious nodded to the owl, accepting that the guide knew he had pushed too swiftly, so he didn't say anything further on the subject. This was his domain, so any planeswalking was to be done carefully, he had seen things like that go terribly wrong before.

As Aerthalla said that, he rolled his eyes. " Newly transformed, and the calmest of us all." He remarked bemused over that, but it made sense, Aerthalla had always been strong in that way, it was a quality that the dragon respected.

Izumo shook his head as he looked to her and knew that she was trying to make him feel better. " I could feel it." He gently intoned, though he glanced to Keara. He had already lost one mate who he had thought would be his for all eternity, it was clear that the kitsune wasn't dealing well with the thought of losing her.

As she said that about the north though Izumo shivered. " It is cold up north." He grumbled, though he gave a soft smile. " It doesn't matter though, because where you go, I will follow." He purred gently, and it was clear that he meant it.

After everything though he did look over to Keara and Aaxtrinious. " I take it Aerthalla's burst of transformitive energy was what drew you here?" He asked matter of factly, they hadn't really gotten together since the last time he had seen Keara, but he knew that they had come in concern over his love, which helped him to understand.

He remained calm as Aaxtirinous nodded, gently wrapping his arms around Keara possessively. He wasn't too upset with Kotos, the guide had simply been excited, Aaxtrinious could understand that even if he didn't like that the events had almost gone terribly wrong.

 

[katalynn]

Deep down Aerthalla was still processing everything, the stress did take its toll on her, however she knew how to hide it well. This was a lot for someone to take in, though unlike Keara, Aerthalla knew how handle the panic attack that wanted to surface.

"To be fair, there is a war of emotions happening. It is taking a lot of effort to not go see him myself...."

She gave a weak laugh, though it was clear on how serious she was. Very slowly and carefully she stood up and though she was still nude, her hair draped and covered most of her, leaving the highlights of her curves. Once she got her footing she went to get more water, though changed her mind and filled the glass with wine.

"I am very confused and lost right now, he altered my memories to the point of having to forget everything. At least he allowed me to keep my name, beyond that.... I was his..... puppet."

Aerthalla couldn't look anyone in the eyes at that point, she knew they were there for her and would support her no matter what. In the end, she felt like she was stranger to herself and couldn't imagine what was going through their minds.

"How should we deal with...... him? Between the four of us, perhaps more when the twins come back with my ward, I'm sure there is something we can do. how does one turn someone like him into a puppet?"