Pleasure Kingdoms: Second Attempt

[amon_darknight]

Shard Drake

He sipped his ale like he had not tasted something so good in a long while, he didnt know why this feeling was comming upon him, maybe it was because he could have been eaten by that dragon, or maybe it was that if he didnt do something right that when the other adventureres got there, they could have been hurt or killed if he messed up. Some like that happened to him already, he did not like to think of it, he only wished that the haunting memories would pass. But in the back of his mind, he knew they never would. He heard the Sorceress call out to him and he only kept that smile on his face as he turned to acknowledge her.

"Hi, how are you doing? Sure I will join you, but I did nothing more than check it out, so I deseve no cridet for anything, I am nothing, so I would not be able to do anything to that Dragon, only get killed if it attacked me. But thanks for inviting me to your table, but I dont think your I stand up to anything compared to your powerful party, so I will sit behind you."

He walked and sat at the table behind the Powerful Sorceress and quite beautiful, and he sipped his ale down. As he sat there, he fell into a trance and the haunting images of the woman and kids killed played in his head over again, like they always did. But if you looked to Shard, you would see a smile on his face, but his eyes told everyone that it was a fake smile. Some might see pain and suffering in his eyes, but no one could really tell, since he always had that smile on his face.

 

[The GrandMage]

Zarl of the Macrai-Itoche (Flesh)

He continued thrusting into her. And she welcomed him, worked with him, fucked him back. His cock slid in and out of her tight, wet cunt, and his mind was empty save for pleasure. It was one of the most free moments of his life. His control was gone, and his urges were loose, his nature fulfilling itself. It was the first time his will and his nature had not been in conflict since his First Stirrings.

He heard her wimpering moans through the lusty kiss. He maintained the contact, keeping her from screaming too loudly. It felt good, his lips on hers, feeling the lustfilled hunger from her as well. His hands continued their ravagement of her breasts, and the teasing of her pert nipples.

He continued to fuck her. Hard. Deep. Fast. He worked with her, their bodies and urges let loose in a passionate dance of lust that built and built. They had met a small down, but it only helped to build them up more. He could feel her lust meeting his own through every motion of her body against his. In the way her pussy was wrapped around his erection, the way her skin touched his, the way she mopved back against him to work him in that much deeper and that much harder. It was a good fuck.

 

[katalynn]

HAd to keep some control, not wanting to, mostly over my cries and screams. I hated silent orgasms they were never the same. Honor for these humans to not tear down the door and intrupt us, it was the only control I had to maintain. Which helped me keep focus on the lust pleasure given to Zarl.

The more focus I had on him the better chance I would have at keeping up with him. His skin so soft, wings were softer. Each time they touched me it made it harder to keep control, not breaking the kiss. Legs wrap around him even tighter, small scream runs through the kiss, death grip on the posts above my head. Orgasm seeps through me, thrusting back up into him harder and faster feeding him once again of my lust.

 

[The GrandMage]

Zarl of the Macrai-Itoche (Flesh)

And so it continued. Zarl thrusting into the all-so-willing Lavastine, her moving back against him. They had hot, wet sex until, eventually, not even a monster could go on.

Zarl used his hand to prop himself up, weakly spreading his wings and breathing hard as he looked down at the dark elf and smiled. He pulled himself out of her, and folded his wings to his back as he lay down next to her.

Day had passed into night, and sunlight no longer peeked from around the drapes on the single window in the room. Zarl ran a hand across Lacastine's body, smiling. "Not too bad, eh? Notice you enjoyed yourself some, heh?"

He smiled, and sat up, noticing the way they'd messed up the bed. The smell of sex was overpowering in the room, but his dark urges had been fed. He was compltely in control. His urges didn't even raise themselves up enough to give him his normal problems. He looked down at her, at at where their combined fluids had made their way over the time they'd been in the room together.

He got up, wandering to a large metal tub in a corner of the room, and turned the tap. Hot water rushed in from down below, where special magic heated the Inn's water and ported it to the rooms. He waited until the tub was filled with warm water, and looked over at the elf.

"Want a bath?" He lowered himself into the hot water, loving humans for their love of comfort. This was much better than a cold river or pond. "I'll give humans one thing, they know how to live in style."

 

[SwampThing]

Laramie was just about to make a pass at Seth when he bolted out of the room in pain. "Mages. Always so dramatic." she sulked as Shizura left the inn.

Kevin tried to fill the awkward silence while Shizura was gone. "So, ah, hey. I'm Kevin, Kevin Wild. I'm not a warrior or a magician or anything cool like that. I can't even read. My family are farmers, we work the land of a really powerful magician. A really powerful void magician, actually, but what're you gonna do? It's his land. So anyway, I was in love with the magician's daughter, Luna. We were planning to run away together, but he found out, and he stuck me with this curse. Now whenever I get, ah, excited, I black out, and when I come to I'm naked in some forest, and the vilagers are chasing after me with pitchforks. I don't remember any of what happens when I change, but I have a pretty good idea. So now I'm going to the Wizard's College with Shizura to try and find a cure, so I can be reunited with Luna again."

When Shizura returned with Seth, Laramie made a big show of concern, pouring him some wine, and checking all over for wounds, even though he'd cut his hand.

"Oh look, some glass in your lap! Let me brush that off for you! I'm Laramie Anahuanahae, a travelling singer. I bring the high and lofty elven arts and my humble Mind magics to bless the sad and sorry lives of these lowly village humans, and what happens? First inn I head to gets attacked by a dragon! I was trapped while it killed and ate those two people in the barn, and my friend Tala and I would have been next if you hadn't come in and rescued us."

The blonde elf turned to Shizura. "So you're colecting Quest Awards? You know it'll be a lot easier if you have a bard along to sing praises of your glories in battle and whatever. All I'd ask for in return is a small cut of the juicy rewards. I'm sure there'll be lots to go around."

 

[katalynn]

Our lust and rage for sex was calming down, what seemed like an enternity, was mere hours. Had to wonder if I truly wore him out, or is he that pleased. I was to weak to seriously care, I was spent for the time being.

Opening my eyes finally from the final oragasm, only to gaze deeply into his, his smile told me all I really needed to know. It was strange to have someone stay with after such an eventful time. Yet, he stayed, rested by my side for the remains of the passing day. My body ached, tingled with madness, never as it felt it did right now.

Couldn't but help giggle some when I moved, or when he touched me. Shot tingling sensations, tickling every nerve. Noticed how he was looking at me and the bed, felt like a mess, didn't want to imagine what the sight looked to him. Watched as he got up, sounds of running water sounded real pleasing and inviting all the sudden.

Urging my body to get up, managing to walk decent enough towards the tub. Smiling at him at his words,

"Yes, not to bad at all. I enjoyed it very much so... Humans have interesting pleasures, I'll give them that much at least......."

Sinking into the water slowly, yet again giggles couldn't be helped. Beyond the tingling, now warm, hot water shocking them. Once comfortbly in, took a wash cloth and started to wash him, starting with his wings and back.

"I take it, it wasn't to bad for you....sounded like you were pleased....."

 

[Sky Jade]

Evee smiled as she listened to everyone introduce themselves. She kept her hands folded on the table, but she frowned when Laramie blamed the two deaths on the dragon.

"It was a plasure to meet everyone, but you have it wrong about the dragon. Yes, he did eat part of the one dead body, but it was already dead when we had landed in that hay. And I really don't know whose second dead body you are talking about.."

She sighed and shook her head.

"I am going upstairs for a little bit. Feel free to come and visit."

She smiledsoftly and then stood up, heading for the stairs. She grabbed her staff as she went, taking her time up the stairs and to the rented room she was using.

 

[The GrandMage]

Zarl of the Macrai-Itoche (Flesh)

He closed his eyes, taking in the warm water and the way she paid such careful attention to cleaning him, a small part of him delighting that those hard to reach spots on his back and wings were finally being cleaned properly. He opened his eyes, looking over at her, her nude body, his eyes canning across her curves with a smile, although for once in his life he was no longer horny.

He simply took in her beauty. "Mmm. Pleased? That doesn't even come close to describing how I feel, babe. That was pleasure beyond pleasure." He turned, and smiled at her.

"That was the best sex I've ever had in my life. For once, I can almost see why most of the fae mate ofr life." He chuckled, and smiled at her. "You know, I think we might have to do that again sometime."

 

[Jacobo_Curious]

"A Void magician?" repeated Shizura, coming in just in time to catch some of the conversation. "Ugh. Yeah, curses sound like a Void specialty. I'm sure the people at the Wizard's College will know much more about it than I do." She smiled at Kevin, and then couldn't help but frown a little as Laramie fussed over Seth.

We can't have any of THAT, now. It's not that I'm jealous. I just don't want anything to get in the way!

Then what Laramie was saying finally registered.

"Oh! You want to come too! Well, great! Uh, as long as you can handle yourself in fighting."

Tala raised an eyebrow at Laramie, and then looked back at Shizura and nodded.

"Oh, well, good," said Shizura, smiling widely. "I just don't want anyone to get hurt." She turned to Kevin. "Things might go a little slow, but you'll be safer with us than without us, no matter where we are. And I'm sure you'll help."

She turned to watch Eeve leave. "Bye, Eeve!" she called. "I'll talk to you later, okay?" After watching the priestess' backside for perhaps a little too long, the magician girl turned back and took another drink of milk. "Aahh."

Shizura glanced over at Seth, who by his expression seemed to be struggling with something. His posture was very stiff.

I hope Laramie isn't getting to him. She's gorgeous, sure, but... I mean... I'm...

Huffing slightly, Shizura looked over at Shard. The young man seemed quite happy to just listen to them talk, an innocent expression on his face. His eyes, however... his eyes didn't match his expression. They seemed a little sadder.

Once again, Shizura was reminded of that archer in the woods. And then there was that swordsman... what happened to him? He was looking at his sword strangely, and then he had vanished... was there something about that sword, maybe?

Whatever's going on, I know this isn't done for sure. I don't even think this is the real beginning...

<<--->>

Meanwhile...

"Skahceo, report."

The voice that responded was rough and gravelly. "My Lord, the raid is successful. We acquired the Crystal that you desired. None of us can identify it, of course, but--"

"Yes. I will. Thank you, Lieutenant."

"My Lord."

"Ah, Lord, Lord!" A squeaky voice.

"...yes, Sergeant Yaneks?"

"My troop saw adventurers gathering in the town. They might hear of us. What do you suggest we do?"

"How many of them are there?"

"Ahh, um... well..."

"Ah, yes. You cannot count. You know, my dear friend, you do not add an impressive variable to my research on your kind."

"What?"

"The Void, fool."

"What about it?"

"I really am going to kill you, Yaneks. Leave me."

"Y-Y-Yes, Lord!"

 

[katalynn]

Lavastine ~

His words were like no other that I have ever heard from a demon. It was almost like he wanted to keep me around, even if it would be just on the side for whenever. Not that it didn't bother me, just different.

By the time I finished washing him, ended in a straddling position on his legs. Slowly laying back onto his legs, making him support me. It was amazing how big this tub was, these humans like everything to take up space and be huge. It did feel great I would have to admit.

"mmmmm yesss, it was the best I have ever had as well. I would love to do this again sometime........Would this mean you wish to keep me around... on the side of course....M'lord."

Teasing tone to my voice, smiled back him. He looked so delicious right at this moment....Almost enough to get me aroused again, yet it was the last thing on my mind. For once..

 

[Abraxas Winterlight]

Seth

By focusing my thoughts inward, I was able to keep the crystal under control until finally the Dark Elf was sated. I head snatches of conversation ( "I'm Laramie Anahuanahae, a travelling singer"......."I am going upstairs for a little bit. Feel free to come and visit."......"A Void magician?" )

Void Magician???
"There are a few Mages in my lands who have the Onyx displayed. Most are feared, but a few learned the Void's magic to try and control the power to help others. It is a powerful force, and one that corrupts easily. Hopefully one of the Masters at the College can help, but prepare yourself if they can't. Most Void Curses have to be withdrawn by the caster.
I looked over at Shizura, looking fresh, innocent, and beautiful. "I am going to retire to my room now. If you wish to discuss our spellcasting strategy, feel free to knock. Good Eve all."
I slowly stood and made my way upstairs.

 

[The GrandMage]

Zarl of the Macrai-Itoche (Flesh)

Zarl smiled at her once she was done cleaning him, and began to return the favor, taking delight in helping to clean the soft curves of her womanly body. He smiled at her.

"Sure, why not? I don't know about you, but I usually find myself alone more often than not, and it'd be good to have someone as willing and sexy as yourself to fill the void. Not that you by yourself aren't a great catch. It's just to bad that the next female I see will distract me from you."

He smiled at her, and gave her a small kiss. This was the first time he could relish the after-effects of sex, instead of running off before he got caught.

Much better.

 

[NyghtRayne]

Logan

He sat back and listened as the others spoke. He was a little shocked when Seth broke the glass in his bare hands and then ran from the Inn. Shizura had run after him, and then the two returned shortly thereafter. A slight smirk crossed his face as he watched the blonde elf make a fuss over the man.

Then the one who called herself Eeve had excused herself, he couldn’t help but watch her leave, for the dress she was wearing was very flattering to her shapely figure. His attention was drawn back to the table as Shizura sat her milk glass down, he looked to her only to notice her gaze upon the white haired nomad.

He looked about the Inn, it was getting late and the crowd was thinning out. It had been a pretty busy first day away from home. A much more exciting day then he would have expected, but it was a good thing.

He leaned his chair back slightly as he sat thinking about the days events, everyone seemed to be pretty quiet right now. He let his gaze take in the three women left sitting at the table, the one called Laramie was proclaiming herself a bard, how interesting, he had met a few before but none as pretty.

He looked over the rest of the group, his gaze stopping on the one called Tala, she was just as shapely and as beautiful as the others. He really had a hard time believing that he was going to be travelling with so many pretty ladies.

All in all he thought the group might make a pretty good adventuring party, and hopefully there might end up being some good adventure to be had, along with the other things it seemed some of the others were already interested in. he smiled slightly as he moved his chair’s legs back to the floor.

 

[NyghtRayne]

(Sorry for the double post guys...*mutters something about Lit being a pain*)

 

[Jacobo_Curious]

Spellcasting strategy?

Whew. My mind only barely went there. I guess the milk helped.

He seemed a little uncomfortable though... I'd better talk to him later. And he seemed interested in my healing spell... I wonder if I have the capacity to teach him? I could at least to explain it to him.

Magic is interesting...

Shizura smiled over at Logan, who seemed to be having a fairly good time.

Oh man, oh man. That guy is SO dreamy! That hair! And those eyes! He's so kind, but he looks so rugged!

The pretty magician girl blushed a little before realizing it, and startling herself with her own embarassment, she looked down into her milk abruptly.

I wonder how that Macite is doing? I know WHO, at least...

...wow. That was pretty clever, for me, anyway.

I wonder if I'll get to talk to them? That Macite... Macrai-Itoshe... whatever... his eyes seemed so keen. Are the legends true? He's obviously not immune to womanly charm, but, neither are humans...

Wain would love to meet him. He was so interested in the Void, so he could learn how to fight it...

Wain...

"It is getting kind of late," murmured Shizura. "Let's meet up in the morning, okay? We might leave for the Wizard's College, or, there was a job opportunity I heard of... and it might be a good chance to test our teamwork abilities... if you're all interested. The more, the greater our chances." She smiled. "Even though the treasure will require splitting."

Treasure... dungeons... monsters... so soon? I really didn't think I'd go spelunking right away, but... why not? Some people who get accepted to the College haven't even entered a single Dungeon.

"I'll see you all later," the pretty magician said, smiling widely and sweetly before swishing her way over to the innkeeper -- who, much to her delight, presented her with a room key.

"I'll spare no expense," he said, "for you or any of your friends. Everyone can have their own room, if they like. Just this night, though, you understand. Even though I didn't lose my business, I still NEED business."

She bowed, obviously quite happy. "Of course, sir," she said humbly. The innkeeper's gaze darted down the magician girl's exposed cleavage, and he gruffly turned down to the mugs.

"Yes, yes," he murmured, and smiling, Shizura headed to the stairs. "Too young," he muttered to himself quietly.

When Shizura reached the corridor, out of sight, however, she paused.

I can't hear any ruckus. Is the Macite finished? And where is Eeve? I know I should visit Seth, though... and I'm not really that tired anyway, even though I should be bone-weary. I probably will be in a half-hour, but...

 

[Abraxas Winterlight]

Seth

Upon entering my room I stripped down to just my pants, and threw my pack and staff into a corner. With a tired sigh I loosend my hair and let it flow around my face like a black silk waterfall. It had been a interesting day. The Incubus Stone was glowing a soft pink, sated for once. I could still feel the lust down the hall, tho it felt like they were finally sated, and some other woman was also feeling the vague stirrings of lust, but letting it go.
Well, it had been a while since I checked up on how things were at home. I looked around and found a bowl. Taking the clean water from my waterskin, I filled the bowl. I then went to my pack and pawed through it until I found a small pouch, and emptied it out on the counter. Six softly glowing green crystals fell out, the soulstones of a band of goblins that had thought I was easy meat.
They were mistaken.

I took one in my hand, then closing my fist around it I concentrated, feeling the power of Magic flowing through me. I captured that essence, and channeled it into my hand, and outward through my other hand and into the water

Sight of magic
Sight of mind
Vision of power
Vision Divine
Capture the image
That I define
FATES MIRROR

With the utterance of the command word, the crystal in my hand crumbled into a powder, and I flung it into the water, causing the water to go still, then silvery, like a bowl of quicksilver. I leaned over the bowl, foucusing my will:
"Show me home."
The water swirled, then started projecting a image of my home, the tower of the SkyMage.

 

[Jacobo_Curious]

"Fate Mirror!"

Shizura glanced at one of the doors, her eyes widening.

Seth is casting a spell? What kind of spell is THAT?

I'm sure the Macite and Dark Elf are busy. I'll go see Eeve as soon as I check up on Seth. I need to make sure he's okay.

I'm sure it won't take long.

Curious, Shizura walked toward the door, opening it before she thought of knocking. It was unlocked, and she looked through, puzzled. "Seth? What-- oh!"

She turned, blushing. "I-I didn't mean to interrupt you. I'll..."

It's not like he's naked. Calm down.

And... that gem...

The pretty magician cautiously turned back to the surprised Seth. "Um, Sir Seth..." Quietly, she moved forward, closing the door behind her, and trying not to look at his chest. "I would really like you to tell me about that... that gem. I don't think that's normal among the Gem Mages. And I know... what you did before... wasn't normal. I'm not saying it's bad!" She said quickly, and then flushing, said quickly again, "not that I enjoyed it." Then, realizing that might be insulting, she flushed even more. "I, I mean, what I mean, it wasn't UNpleasant, but, ah..."

I liked it a lot. It made me feel really, really good. Do it again.

"...I don't know if you should surprise me like that again..." She smiled a little nervously, her flush fading a little.

...he's cute.

"Erm," she said quickly, cutting her own thoughts off, "is... is that a divination spell? I've never seen an elemental divination spell. Though the non-elemental divination spells are much more uncommon, of course..."

She felt flustered and foolish, standing there. She wanted to vanish into a shadow. She wished she hadn't entered the room. He didn't have to tell her about the gem if he didn't want to. It wasn't any of her business.

Of course it was. He had kissed her. He hadn't asked permission. She had barely known who he was. She still didn't know him that well. He could have at least made small talk. How dare he make her feel that good without trying to get to know her?

Finally, after realizing she was holding her breath, she sighed.

"Seth, talk to me. About your magic. I'll tell you about my magic. At least we'll have something in common. Let's just talk. I feel... awkward. And... you don't have to tell me about that gem if you don't want to..."

I had been strong when facing the dragon. I had told people what to do without thinking twice about it. Now, I stumble around my words, trying not to hurt anyone. I'm being shy and sensitive all of a sudden. My assertiveness and femininity are battling for superiority, as Wain would say.

"A creature at war with itself, trying to keep some semblence of self-control, a feat impossible by a being unable to see pure truth of anything due to the constraints of perception -- a human."

I always thought that applied to monsters, better. Now I think I know what he meant.

 

[Abraxas Winterlight]

Seth

"Come closer, & I will show you some of my homeland."
She timidly walked to me side and looked down, gasping when she saw the marble tower, blue pennants flying in the ever-present breeze.
"This is the home of the man who is a father to me, the SkyMage Andonus. You are seeing it from 100 feet above the roof." I mover my hand, focusing my will, and the view shifted, swirling dizzily until it fell on a small farm.
"This is Mothers home. She lives there alone now, though my Uncle checks on her constantly. Over that bluff behind the well is where Father is buried. This is where I grew up, here and my Uncle's tower. I passed my hand over the bowl, and the water turned back into just that, water. I then turned to look at Shizura.
" I was hoping you would come in, I have some things to explain to you. For starters, this gem is not normal among humans in general. It is all that was left behind from the Incubus that attacked my mother. When it was killed, the stone that contained it's essence formed in my chest. Three months later, I was born as I am now, with the soul of a demon linked to mine. It allows me to feel very strong emotions, but mostly it lets me feel and intensify lust, in myself and others. Usually I can control it, but lately it has been harder and harder to control. Thats why I left the inn. The Dark Elf and the whateveryacallit were having sex, and she was overpowering my control. You picked a table that must have been right under their bed." I smiled at her, showing her that I felt no ill will twoard her. "Another thing the gem lets me do is take in the lust of another, and use that to power my magic. Thats how I was able to cast the Crystal Armor spell. Normally it takes a Earth Master to cast that. Using the lust from you and me let me bypass pulling the power from the earth, and use the power inside of me."
I stood and looked down into her pretty face, my hair falling in a veil across my eyes. I reached down and took her hands in mine, bringing them up until she touched the gem with her fingers, and felt it's warmth, and the beating of my heart through the crystal.
" I cannot promise that I won't kiss you again without permission, but i will promise that if i do, I will have a good reason. Now, come with me, I have a spell to teach you that I think you will like."
Keeping my hold on her hand, I led her out the door and down the hall, twoard the ladder to the roof.

 

[Sky Jade]

Evee had closed her door, but it didn't latch completely. It had eased open a little bit a couple of inches. She didn't seem to notice at all. She stripped off her dress and skirt, laying her garments spread on the bed. They had acquired a few small tears, but it wouldn't take very long for her to fix them.

"After the bath."

Evee smiled as she filled the tub with hot water, humming softly a song that was often sung at the temple when she had lived there. Getting the water to the perfect hot temperture, not quite boiling, she carefully stepped in. She gasped at little as she missed the feel of a soothing bath after being out on the road for a week. She carefully settled down into the water on her side, letting half of her three foot long golden tail drape over ths side of teh tub. She closed her eyes as she laid her head on the side of the tub while the steam rose from the water.

Her thoughts drifted to the cryptic message the dragon had given to her while they had shared her body earlier...Goblins...find...Shooting Star...

 

[Jacobo_Curious]

Shizura had never seen such a realistic picture.

She had never seen such an impressive tower, either.

"I-It's beautiful," she managed, but then the image was gone. She turned to the mage, looking up at him with wide eyes as he explained his story, though she couldn't help but blush when Seth mentioned Zarl and the Dark Elf.

He doesn't have to be so straightforward about it...

"L-Lust? F-From m-me?" she stammered. "I... I see..." She was blushing furiously, half tempted to exclaim there was not an ounce of lust in her body, and half tempted to just admit...

Never! I'll get over it when I'm older. It's just a phase.

"Incubus," she whispered, finally realizing the full impact of what Seth was saying. "So... you are the child of both a man and a demon..." She paused, obviously disconcerted. "I mean... that is... you know. Your soul is linked. It... must be confusing..."

The pretty magician swallowed, not quite sure what to say. She hated it when she wasn't sure what to say. Then, surprising her, the handsome mage took her hand and placed it on his chest. She flushed immediately, and opened her mouth to say something, but stopped when she felt the heartbeat.

Is this his heartbeat? Or... the Demon's?

It must have taken a powerful warrior to defeat an Incubus with such a beautiful raw crystal. Seth's uncle must be... very talented. Of course, he is the heir of the Gem Mage line...

Diamond, Sapphire, Emerald, Ruby, Onyx, Quartz... I remember, Wain... you taught me a lot, too, didn't you?

"Now, come with me," he said, looking down at her, his deep voice resonating as his long hair hung around her face. "I have a spell to teach you that I think you will like."

"A s-spell?" she managed, letting him pull her along. "How many spells do you know? What kind of spell is it?" She flushed a bit more, shyly adding, "I could try to teach you my healing spell, or at least explain the principle, if you like... but if you aren't a born healer, it doesn't usually work..."

 

[Abraxas Winterlight]

Seth

Pulling the young mage behind me, I tried to answer her questions.
" I am the child of a baker and his wife, the Demon was slain while it was draining my mother, and somehow it's soulstone was fused with me. And as for magic, I learned from my uncle that there are few spells that require a bloodline to work, and I am too young to even attempt those."
She follwed me up the ladeder and into the nighttime air. The moon shone brightly down upon us, and my hair blew back in the cool breeze, and my nipples stiffened in the chill.
I closed my eyes and fell inward into myself, feeling the core of power that was my ability and carressed it into awakening. I gasped as my power flared up into being, and I focused it upward from my center, up until it touched my eyes and the world exploded in colors. I could see the essence of the elements in the air and ground, lines of power flowing across the earth and sky. Looking at the young lady, I could see her power, held close inside herself, waiting for her to call it into being. between her breasts in a small bag were three small soulstones, Goblin by the signature, and she had somehow instinctively imbused her mace with her essence, as it glowed softly to my Magesight.
"You are so beautiful." I whispered unknowingly"

"Ok, the spell I want to show you requires the force of Air, and I can see that it is one of your strengths, so you should be able to grasp this spell. Watch and listen, but more importantly, FEEL what I am doing."

I reached out with my power and called in the lines of Air flowing over me, bending and shaping them to my will:
Lines of wind heed my call
Flow where I will, slow my fall
Lift me up with power and grace
Enfold me within the Air's embrace

Air Walk

The wind flowed around us, causing the tails of Shizura's shirt to start flapping, then slowly we rose up into the night sky. WE twirled upwards until we were about fifty feet above the roof, and could see for miles around us, the moon shining down it's silver light and bathing us in its own special power.

" So, did you think you got it?" I asked, smiling mischievously at her.

 

[Jacobo_Curious]

Shizura followed Seth, holding his hand as he led her up to the roof, listening to what he had to say.

Then he seemed to be concentrating, because she could feel the power growing within him. It obviously wasn't a spell -- was he aura reading? Mage Sight? Shizura had never quite mastered that, but it sometimes came as an aftereffect of her spells. He turned to face her, and his gaze turned soft. She flushed slightly.

Hey... is he looking at my chest?

She was about to say something, but before she could even start, he interrupted.

"You're so beautiful," he whispered.

He didn't quite seem to be looking straight into her eyes. He didn't quite seem to realize what he had said. And he didn't quite seem to notice the effect it had on her.

Her blush blazed brighter than any torch lighting the upper story of the inn. Her jaw dropped, her eyes widened, and her expression fluctuated from shocked, to infuriated, to happy, to shy. Mostly shy and shocked. The magician girl, unfortunately, had no clue how to react.

He continued to explain the spell, but Shizura could barely listen. She tried to pay attention to what he had to say, because she was genuinely interested, but she couldn't help but just stare into his eyes, swallowing constantly to keep her dry throat moist.

When he started chanting, though, the words ingrained themselves in her memory. She wouldn't be able to cast the spell, of course. But seeing it happen, and seeing the magic, and seeing the pattern -- it gave her a clue as how to create a similar sort of spell on her own.

And then they were flying.

Gasping, Shizura lunged forward and hugged Seth around the neck tightly, pressing herself up against him with fear, all shame forgotten in the midst of terror. She stared down at the inn, slowly growing smaller, and gulped mightily, her eyes wide, before turning back to Seth. They stopped, midair. He seemed a bit too confident about the whole thing. Maybe a little smug, too.

He may be handsome, and he's pleasant most of the time, but he can be really presumptuous! First kissing me out of nowhere, and constantly using his magic on me, and now this! There's no escape! Up here, I have to let him do whatever he wants with me...

If he weren't a member of my group, maybe I'd enjoy it. A little. Maybe. For a few moments. But I'm the leader of this group! I've got to assert myself, or he'll push me around. The last thing I want to be is somebody's woman...

So she opened her mouth to protest, but instead, she found herself looking at the view around her. Night had not fully fallen, and the dusky sky allowed her to see for quite a ways in the forest. In the faint distance, deep in Elven territory, were mountains. She had never really noticed.

It's unlike me... things have just been so hectic recently. I haven't really been paying attention.

Only after about ten seconds did she finally become aware of her position. Her legs were wrapped tightly around his legs, her arms were around his neck, and her soft breasts were mashed directly against his bare chest. Almost gasping, Shizura loosened her grip a little (though not TOO much) and pulled away slightly.

"Seth," she managed, a bit breathless, "I hope you don't... don't... um..."

She was looking into his eyes. Her face was only inches from his. Their noses were almost touching.

After another long moment, Shizura bit her lip and pulled her face back a bit more. "Thank you, Seth... but I have to admit, I really wish you'd warn me... I'm... a little... um..."

 

[Abraxas Winterlight]

Seth

" I apologize MyLady, I did not mean to startle you." I smiled down at her, looking into her eyes. " The field extends three feet around me, and I have a firm grip on you, just in case." I pointed off to the East, twoards the Razorspine Moutains. "Over those moutains and two month travel beyond, is my homeland. I left there for two reasons, one, because I needed training only the Magic College can give me, but the other reason was much more important. My mother, you see, was touched too by the incident that caused me to have this crystal. Ocasionally she has visions, and she told me that I would find my heart across those moutains in the eyes of the innocent. I didn't know what that meant, but I am suspecting I may learn someday. Now, if I may be bold, MyLady, I did warn you that I would not ask permission, but I did say I would have good reason, and I do." I tenderly cradeled her face in my hand, cupping her chin and pulling her face into mine as I whispered: "I brought you up here to show you the beauty of the stars, but seeing you, I find the stars lacking, and I must know, do you see beauty up here also?"
Gently, with passion, not uncontrolled lust, I kissed the young magician girl. We slowly fell as we kissed, until her feet touched the solid wood of the roof.
" Thank you for sharing this moment with me. I shall treasure it, and hold it close to warm me when I feel alone. I shall see you in the morning, and be awaiting your command."
I bowed formally to the flustered girl, and went down the stairs and back to my room, where I closed the door and looked into the mirror, smiling gently at my reflection.
"Your lucky you didn't get kicked! Now get some sleep." I told my reflection.
Stripping out of my pants, I blew out the lantern and slipped into bed, moonlight bathing the room in silver as I went to sleep.

 

[Jacobo_Curious]

She stopped speaking as soon as he started talking. She listened raptly again, and began wondering what Seth's mother's vision might have meant -- until she noticed that he was getting closer.

"I brought you up here to show you the beauty of the stars," he said quietly, in a tone that made the young magician's heart beat faster, "but seeing you, I find the stars lacking, and I must know: do you see beauty up here also?"

First, she paled, then, she blushed; and then, his lips were on hers.

She was stunned. This time, there was no surge of desire, and there was no magic, and yet, something kept her close to him. Curiosity, perhaps. Whatever the case, she instinctively leaned into him, her firm, young body pressed up to him just like her soft lips caressed his. She was unskilled, and even stunned, she was still afraid, but almost obediently, she kissed him until they reached the ground.

She finally broke the kiss, slowly, and couldn't help but blush, staring up at him with wide eyes, like a much younger girl than she was.

Brash! So brash!

But... charming.

Her hand quivered, as if ready to raise in a strike, but she made no movement after that, just staring at the young man.

"Thank you for sharing this moment with me," he said softly, a bit of relief in his eyes -- but also a bit of self-satisfaction. But who wouldn't. "I shall treasure it, and hold it close to warm me when I feel alone. I shall see you in the morning, and be awaiting your command."

Then he left. Dramatically. Quickly. She just stood there. After a few moments, she sat down heavily.

"...jerk," she muttered, kicking the shingles on the roof for a few moments.

I bet it'll keep you warm at night.

Egh! Look what you're doing to my mind! I've been thinking these things all day. I've got to calm myself down.

She wasn't quite sure, however, whether she was mad it happened in the first place, or that it didn't last long enough.

Maybe both.

Shaking her head, she slowly made her way back down the stairs and into the corridor, and then pausing for breath, she snuck quietly past Seth's room. She knew he wouldn't come out, but for some reason, she was afraid that he would come back. Instead, she found the room that she thought she had seen the priestess enter, and knocked.

"Eeve?" she asked, quietly. "Can I come in?"

 

[Sky Jade]

Evee opened an eye slowly as she was pulled from her thoughts at the sound of Shizura's voice.

"Hmm?...Oh yes, you came come in."

She really was too comfortable in the postion she was in and just opened both her eyes. The room was very warm from the hot bath, the open door seeming to be the only escape for the steam.