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Dancing with the Dragon Chapter 12: Betrayal by Tripp Savidge
Skye stood in the shower, running his hands over Jerrick's body, enjoying the smooth hard muscles, and the feel of soap sliding across his beautiful coppery body. His curly auburn hair, was wet and clinging to his back. He kissed and caressed as he moved against Jerrick's back, sliding his cock up and down Jerrick's crack. He couldn't remember how many times they'd had sex, but he knew it was a new record. Jerrick's body immediately took him in and he gently thrust, in and out, letting the warm soapy water run over their bodies as they fucked. He loved running his hands down the chest and over the abs and he started stroking Jerrick - running his palm over Jerrick's glans.
Jerrick whimpered and small moans started as Skye brought him closer.
Skye knew he was going to cum soon and was hoping to get Jerrick there before he lost it. Jerrick's ass was so tight and hot, like it was made just for Skye's cock. The flutter had slid in and was making him feel full and then Jerrick's orgasm hit - his body tightening around Skye's cock as his own prong gave forth its meager load. The extra tightening was all Skye needed and he released letting his jiz flow into the sucking flutter buried deep inside his shaft. They finished their shower with sensual kisses then helped each get dressed.
Dillon had come to the rescue, managing to retrieve a new set of clothing from Jerrick's room. Somehow what he had worn on arrival was now in torn pieces scattered across the floor.
They walked to breakfast together and Skye felt like he was on top of the world. Though he did notice Jerrick limped more than he walked. Even without much sleep Skye felt energized and alive, but he was planning to have a serious talk with River. He still couldn't believe River had spent all night with Nik. Not that he could blame him, but River knew he was supposed to be discreet. If he gets Darius and Argos pissed at us I might just have to knock some sense into him, Skye grumbled to himself.
They entered and Skye greeted Darius and Argos with a little trepidation, watching for 'the look' or some comment. He looked around to find Nik and Kleitos already at the table, but no River.
"Good morning Skye, Jerrick. You feeling well Jerrick? You look a little sore," Argos asked with a smile.
"It was a really good night. I don't mind Garrett's separation nearly as much as I expected." Jerrick's comment was followed by a round of laughter from the family.
"So did River already eat?" Skye whispered as he sat down next to Nik.
"What do you mean? I haven't seen him - he was with you," Nik responded in confusion.
"No. It was just me and Jerrick in the room last night," Skye said with a sinking feeling. "River wasn't there..."
"But that can't be. I took him back to your room last night when we were done swimming. Father and Pater had sent word they wanted to talk to me before you left the city - I made sure River was settled before I left," Nik said, his voice rising.
"No. He wasn't there when I got to the room and he never came back."
"Therapon, please advise as to River's location," Darius asked aloud.
"River is not within the palace. He exited through the south perimeter garden path at 22:04."
"But that had to be just minutes after I left your room," Nik said as a look of panic crossed his face.
Darius motioned to a guard. "Please have Colonel Devroe join us." He then signaled servants to serve Jerrick and Skye. "Please eat. You won't be any use to River if you pass out and this close to your change, you need more food than usual. That means you too Nikias." He gave a stern look at his young son who stared out to the terrace with a look of despair. His food sitting untouched on his plate.
"But shouldn't we have heard the chime?" Skye felt his panic building and squeezed his eyes closed, trying to reach out with his mind. He knew it worked with Garrett, but hadn't tried it too much with River. He felt something... distant... and so faint he wasn't sure if he was imagining it.
"Therapon when did Argos and Skye enter the house last evening." Darius asked.
"Argos and Skye entered at 22:05," Therapon responded.
"Likely it did chime but we took no notice since we were returning home. And to be honest Skye, I'm not sure I would have noticed anyway. We've become so accustomed to it that it doesn't register."
Skye and Nik gave their best effort to breakfast and had almost finished when the severe looking Colonel Devroe joined them. He bowed to Darius, hand to chest. "Your Imperial Majesty - you requested me?"
"River has gone missing. We must assume foul play. Please assemble a squadron and arm for resistance. You should be able to track him and locate him quickly through his implant. Call for a medical shuttle. I also think it would be good for Skye and Nikias to join you." Darius turned to Kleitos. "Can you also join in the search? I know you aren't official yet but you are still a trained medic and may be able to help if River's been hurt. I'll make sure we have medics from the city here by the time you return."
"Yes sir," Kleitos said as he stood.
"Colonel," Darius said in a stern voice.
"Yes, Your Majesty."
"Bring them all back, unharmed. And you have permission to use lethal force once Skye has read them."
"Sir?"
"Skye is a powerful mind speaker and he can truth seek. We don't need to share that, but I will count his findings as just cause for any actions you take."
Skye felt like Colonel Devroe's eyes were boring through him.
Argos reached out and placed a supporting hand on his arm. "You can do this Skye. The Psion says your powers are very strong," Argos whispered.
"Consider it done Your Majesty," Devroe responded.
- Scene 2 *
Skye sat nervously as the transport rumbled through the sky. He was so scared for River that it was hard to breathe, but he knew he had to be strong. Nik was falling apart and even Kleitos was radiating fear and concern. Jerrick gripped his hand firmly in support. He had reached out with his mind again and thought they were going in the right direction, but what he was picking up didn't feel 'right'. His only guess was that River was hurt or unconscious.
"He's still alive Skye. We know that and we know where he is. We'll be there in minutes and get this sorted out," Jerrick reassured.
They'd found the signal from River's implant deep in the reserve's thickest forest. A good distance from the palace, especially when there were no roads or paths to follow. The troops would drop first and once they cleared the area, the medical transport would set down.
"Troops are down. Securing the site now," a voice said over the speaker. Painful minutes passed. "Area secure. We've found a clearing where we can set down."
Clearing is an overstatement. Skye thought as he fought his way through the thick vegetation with the guards assigned to protect them. They had agreed that Nik should hold back and follow at the rear with Devroe. The approach through the forest was dense with undergrowth and they struggled through until they reached the heavy woods where it thinned.
"He should be about 100 yards ahead of us," a guard called out. They fanned out with their weapons ready as Skye and the others followed. They came upon a small clearing, lit by rays of sunshine breaking through the forest canopy. The guards made a circle around the small clearing, facing away from the center.
"River!" Skye exclaimed as he moved into the clearing and knelt by his brother. River was naked, spread-eagle on the forest floor, living vines and roots crisscrossed his pale body, tying him to the ground as if nature was trying to reclaim him. His penis was erect and covered in blood, a small stream of bright red fluid flowing from his urethra. His eyes were closed and his skin was cool to the touch. Skye felt for a pulse and checked for breathing. He reached out to River's mind and found... memories, impressions, terror, and pain. Oh my God River, what did they do to you? Skye thought and then sat back and reached out, searching. Kwill, if you can hear me, I need you! Skye sent as hard and strong as he could. He waited and the seconds seemed like an eternity.
Coming. Skye heard and almost broke into tears. Kwill's message was so strong and full of confidence.
Kleitos knelt opposite Skye, checking over River and confirming what Skye had already observed. "He's still breathing, but barely and his pulse is weak. Jerrick, hand me the scanner." Jerrick knelt behind Kleitos and handed him the portable scanner, like the one they had used on the Phoenix. Kleitos ran it over River from head to toe, the look of concern growing by the moment. When he moved leaves away from River's body Skye gasped.
"Oh gods, it's growing inside him!" Skye cried out and then sat back feeling ill. A large, thick, glowing root was growing into River's anus as they watched. It had to be as thick around as his wrist and it was writhing and moving.
"Colonel we need an electro-wand now!" Kleitos shouted, pulling more of the loose vegetation away from River.
Skye looked up to see Devroe and Nik enter the clearing. Devroe was already searching a large duffel being held by one of the guards.
"Allow me." Colonel Devroe said in a gruff voice as he knelt between River's legs and touched a silver baton against the glowing root. There was an almost animal squeal as the wand sparked and flashed against the root. The root darkened and shriveled withdrawing from River as it shrank back into the ground. As it withdrew, blood flowed out of River staining the ground before Kleitos slid something inside River and the blood stopped.
"River? River? Oh Father Dragon, what have they done to you?" Nik cried as he collapsed to his knees where Devroe had been only a moment before. Devroe had moved on to the other roots and vines, tapping them each in turn until they shriveled and withdrew.
Oh no, poor Nik. This is not a good sight... I can't imagine what he must be feeling, Skye thought as he saw the horror and fear on Nik's young face. But that didn't even compare to what followed.
Nik wailed, a cry so loud that it echoed off the surrounding trees and when Skye didn't think it could be worse, the wail turned into a painful keening. The sound was heart wrenching and made him just want to curl up and die, it struck his core and threatened to overwhelm him with its grief.
"Skye we need you," Devroe said sternly. "I've removed the vines. Kleitos will stabilize him, now we need to know if there are hostiles hiding."
"Can't your scanners detect life?"
"The forest is full of life, it's not like a spaceship. There are so many readings we can't separate them. Magical creatures don't always read like humans or dragons, and some can use their magic to trick our instruments. Please, see if you can find any sentients."
Skye stood and turned, forcing himself to focus while he stared into the shade of the forest. He reached out with his mind, letting it open up while keeping Nik's despair at bay. He started to turn slowly, noting what he found to himself as he made the circuit. He walked the circle behind the soldiers, trying to stay calm as he took it all in. He wanted to scream and strike out, wanted to make them pay... but he knew them now, they could never hide. He turned to Colonel Devroe. "Nymphs. I counted about 13, hiding within the trees. They aren't armed. The nymphs used River to breed, every one of them," He spat.
"Did you find anything about how they lured him, how they managed to get him out here?" Devroe whispered.
"Yes. I have a very clear image and a name. One of the servants brought him to them. They spelled him and then when they got him here, their Queen gave him some type of elixir. She left after they began," Skye responded quietly. He was struggling to concentrate over the sound and emotion coming from Nik's keening.
"This is important. Do you need anything else from them, any other names, faces, information? Did any creatures other than nymphs use him? Get it now and signal me when you are done," Devroe said and then went to the large duffle the soldier dropped beside him. He opened it and pulled out a thick cylinder on tripod-like legs. He set it up in the clearing several feet from River. Devroe then opened a small case and removed a metallic ball the size of his fist. He removed part of the ball and brought it over to River. He touched it to the blood dripping from River's manhood and then closed it again. He turned to Skye and caught his eye. Do they know you've discovered them?
Skye startled at how clearly he heard the thought, but maintained himself and gently shook his head 'no'. Then in a whisper, "it was just the nymphs."
Devroe twisted the ball and it began to glow a deep amber, then brightened to yellow and finally green. He slid the ball into the tube, entered some information, pressed a few buttons and then called out. "Seeker launch." There was a loud ka-thwump as the glowing ball shot into the sky above the tree tops and exploded with a sound like thunder.
Skye didn't know what it meant but he watched expecting debris to rain down, but instead, bright glowing lights shot off in all directions into the depths of the forest.
"It won't take long." Devroe said with a frown.
Kleitos and Jerrick were still working on River and Skye felt the world tip when Kleitos looked up and gave him a faint smile. "He's going to pull through." Skye let out a sob and lie down next to River putting his arm protectively over him. After quiet assurance from Kleitos, Nik joined him and wrapped his body around River possessively. The keening finally turning to quiet sobs.
That was when Skye heard the first cries of terror and pain from the woods around him. He cringed at the screams that echoed in the forest. He felt the nymphs' panic as something found them in hiding, attacked them, and bore into them causing terrible pain - then silence. Skye shielded, not sure he could stand to feel each of them die. He looked at Devroe.
"Lethal force," Devroe said quietly. "The Seeker uses River's seed DNA to track the nymphs who violated him. I assure you it is quite sophisticated and very difficult to evade - even with magic. There can be no doubt, no mistakes. There will be no offspring stolen from one of ours."
Skye was stunned at the brutality and quick punishment, and also somewhat horrified that they would have needed to develop a weapon just for this purpose - but maybe it had other uses as well... He couldn't argue that the nymphs had committed the crime and as far as the Emperor was concerned, River would be a Prince. He wondered if the Colonel knew. Either way, crimes against the Empire were punishable by death. Skye had sealed the nymphs' fate.
Skye reached out his hand to River and was relieved that warmth had returned, his breathing was stronger and his eyes fluttered as Nik whispered in his ear. Skye felt badly for Nik, knowing how he would react if it were Garrett lying there hurt and unresponsive. I will not let them separate you. Skye promised himself as he stood and went to check in with Devroe.
Two of the guards approached with a stretcher and knelt down to move Nik off of River. They were forcibly trying to separate them and Skye reacted without thinking. In a heartbeat he had put himself between Nik and the guards and had knocked both soldiers backward off their feet. "NO! They will not be separated!" Skye yelled with a loud growl that reverberated through the trees.
The guards looked stunned and a little scared as they got back up - looking to Colonel Devroe for help.
He looked at Skye and the two intertwined youths on the ground. "Get a Micanni stretcher from the shuttle. It will hold both of them."
Skye felt awkward as the adrenaline rush subsided. "They need to stay together. It is important for both of them while River heals. Please, just trust me."
Kleitos walked over to Skye and placed his hand on his shoulder. "Skye, has River already been matched?" he whispered.
"Yes." Skye said not wanting to give away more or get anyone in trouble.
"Father again... No you don't need to say anything. If I were paying attention I would have already seen it," Kleitos said quietly, then to the group. "I agree they need to stay together."
Skye approached the two soldiers who eyed him warily. As he drew close they both took an involuntary step backward. "I am sorry for over reacting. I know you were trying to help and I should not have pushed you." Skye looked at their faces, the mix of emotions and realized one of them was the guard from Argos's office and the tube car, Mica.
"We're just soldiers, our lives are yours," Mica said in surprise.
"No, you deserve respect and I should have thought first. I hope you'll accept my apology."
"Certainly Master Eklund," the other guard said with a bow.
"Not your typical Royal, or rather Royal-to-be," Devroe said with a chuckle behind Skye. Both guards' faces drained of color. "Oh don't worry, he was quite sincere in his apology. But Skye you may want to clarify that you are also not a typical human."
Skye wasn't sure what to say or what he could say. What was a secret and what wasn't? He tried to remember what he'd done, what they might have seen that was unusual. Other than scanning for hostiles...
"You don't even realize do you?" Devroe asked. "You leaped more than twenty feet and pushed two full-grown dragon soldiers off their feet in a blink of an eye. If you were born a dragon it would be shocking, amazing even. But as a human - unthinkable. Now I understand why Taleel warned me. It wasn't for your safety, it was for mine. Don't worry Master Eklund, these are Imperial Guards, they will keep your secrets to the grave."
"I promise that when I can tell you, I will explain. I owe you that," Skye said to Devroe and the two speechless guards before returning to his brother.
- Scene 3 *
The guards returned with a new stretcher and it was more than large enough to accommodate both Nik and River. Micanni are big guys. Skye thought to himself as he watched the two men guide the floating stretcher back toward the transport.
"Skye. Kleitos and the guards will fly back in the medical transport with you. I am going to stay and help Colonel Devroe and his men. We have to gather the bodies, clear the site, and gather any other evidence. I'm afraid this is far from over," Jerrick said.
Kleitos and the guards secured the stretcher with Nik and River. Both of them were out to the world. Skye sat down and fastened in next to Kleitos. The guards took the seats facing them. The looks they gave Skye made him uncomfortable so he decided to focus on something else. He reached out with his mind to see if there was any improvement in River and did a sharp intake of breath. It was like looking into their dreams - they were connected - almost like he and Garrett, and right now they were dreaming together. They weren't just sharing the dream, they were sharing energy, flowing freely between them, helping River heal.
"Skye, Skye?" The voice broke his concentration and he came back to himself flushed and shaken. "Skye, what is it?" Kleitos asked.
Skye turned and looked to the voice. Kleitos looked worried. "I don't know. Somehow they're connected, sharing a dream and I know they're not bonded but Nik is feeding River energy."
Kleitos's eyes went wide and he sat back in silence for a moment. "I've heard of it and studied the concept in my human bond-mate classes." He paused. "Before we added all the ceremony and ritual, bonding still happened - it was a biological adaptation for survival. We somewhat control the environment so it doesn't happen too often now. Humans aren't introduced to their match until the ceremony is scheduled and then they are often kept apart until the actual event."
"So you think they've already bonded? Your father will have a fit."
"Yes and then Pater will smack sense into him," Kleitos said with a chuckle. "I'm guessing - but if they were a close match and have been intimate before this... it is very possible."
Skye blushed and looked away, wondering what he should share if anything. He felt Kleitos's hand on his leg - the heat igniting something deep inside. He turned to look at Kleitos and fell into the deep blue eyes, the soft lips, the frame of dark curls that accentuated his face.
"I'll take your lack of a response as a yes, they've been together. I'm not surprised, I don't know how Nik could resist either of you. It is almost overwhelming at times, that's why I've been keeping my distance." Kleitos gave a nervous laugh and then let out a small gasp as he felt Skye's hand slide up his thigh.
Skye knew Kleitos was talking but he really didn't care. He could feel the lean muscle of Kleitos's leg through the pants and felt the heat of his body rising as Skye slid his hand along Kleitos's inner thigh. I wonder if he's as big as Garrett and Nik. Skye thought as his hands slid farther cupping Kleitos's balls through the fabric and then moving up to glide along the shape of his hardening cock.
"Skye... you don't have to do this," Kleitos objected before Skye unstrapped and closed the distance capturing Kleitos's mouth and stopping any more protests. Kleitos felt his resistance slipping away, caught in the heat of Skye's kiss, the soft lips, the tongue and the hands that seemed to know exactly where to touch.
Skye reached out and felt Kleitos's lust and desire, but there was something holding him back. On the edges he also picked up the guards - they felt the heat and the lust and were both struggling with their own arousal at what he was doing to Kleitos. Skye could feel how much Mica wanted to be in Kleitos's place right now. Having Skye touch and seduce him instead.
Kleitos pushed against Skye breaking the kiss. "Please Skye, not here. We're almost to the Palace."
Skye could feel Kleitos's embarrassment at being watched by the guards and the thought of being 'caught' in the act by more guards when they landed. He wanted Skye with a painful desperation but was mortified at being intimate in front of others. Skye kissed him gently and slid off of his lap and back into his seat.
"So you could come to my room and spend the night with me... It would be an act of kindness. I'm so worried about River, and Jerrick will be tied up with the Colonel for hours," Skye whispered. "If you approach from the terrace through Nik's room, no one will even know..."
Kleitos gave the briefest of nods. But Skye knew what he was thinking and it had a lot more fire than anything that showed on his face or in his manner. Brothers but yet so different. Skye thought. I'll have to be slow and gentle or he'll run like a scared rabbit. Skye sat back and refastened the harness. He looked up to see the guards watching him intently. He caught Mica's eyes and smiled then spread his legs a little wider and watched as Mica's eyes immediately went to his full crotch. Mica caught himself and looked back up - Skye gave an intent stare at Mica's own crotch and licked his lips. He didn't need to look at his face again, he knew Mica got the teasing message very clearly and had no idea what to do.
Skye looked at the other guard, Feired, who was carefully staring at the bulkhead over Skye's head. Skye looked him over closely - he was nicely built with pale skin, and his hair was pure white. It looked like it would be soft and silky but he had it tied back tightly making his face almost look harsh. He felt Skye looking at him and glanced down to be caught in Skye's gaze. His eyes were the palest, clear blue Skye had ever seen and behind them he saw lust and fear. He did not want anyone to know he was thinking such thoughts about a member of the royal family. Skye could feel that he wanted to break his gaze but also didn't, so Skye reached out and brushed against him with his mind, like a cat would against your legs. But Skye brushed against him with heat and slid along his body, giving the gentlest caress to the guard's most delicate places. The guard let out a small whimper and lowered his eyes to stare diligently at the floor.
"Skye?" Kleitos whispered leaning into Skye.
"Yeah?" Skye said turning.
"Ease it back..."
"Please prepare for set down." The pilot announced interrupting Kleitos.
- Scene 4 *
Argos was waiting with a full medical team and several guards at the landing pad. He gave very curt and direct instructions as they brought Nik and River out of the shuttle.
"Take them to Nikias's room. There's a med pod waiting if needed. Make it right gentleman," He said with a pointed glare.
Kleitos whispered into Skye's ear. "I don't know how he does it. Those aren't your standard medics. They are some of the best on Draga."
"Duh. Your father is the Emperor. So, you know them?"
"I know of them. We've studied their work and I've heard some guest lectures. River is in the best hands, much better than anything I could do."
"If Your Majesty would join us? It is very relevant to your training as I understand your specialty of study is human bond-mates?" One of the senior medics called out.
"Yes sir. Thank you sir, it would be an honor," Kleitos responded, the surprise clear in his voice.
As the others moved off with the stretcher, Argos's attention turned to Skye and he felt the heat radiating from Argos's body and when he looked into Pater's eyes, he was afraid. They were burning flames and it made Skye think of the stories of demons and hell.
"Pater?" he asked timidly.
"I'm sorry Skye, my wrath is not for you. But for those who attacked my family." Before Skye could respond he found himself wrapped in a fiery hug. Heat was radiating off of Pater like a furnace. "I am so, so very sorry River was hurt. That they would be so brazen to take him from our own home! Do you know who or why?"
Skye recounted what he had pulled from the minds of the nymphs and the guilt he felt at being the catalyst for their painful deaths.
"They got no less than they deserved and it was merciful compared to what I would have done. Let's go and talk with Darius. He will want to take action but since the queen of the nymphs is involved, it will require some political maneuvering. We started searching for the servant as soon as Colonel Devroe told us. Please do not repeat what you learned to anyone else. In case there are others involved, we do not wish to tip our hand."
- Scene 5 *
Argos sent Skye up to eat after he told Darius everything he knew. He checked on River and Nik, but learned nothing new. Darius made it clear that they were keeping River's rescue a secret and no one else was to know. Skye walked into the dining room and was surprised to find a single place setting ready and waiting along with one of the serving staff. He was a young elf, slender, tall and lean with pale white skin, auburn hair tied back in a queue and bright, large green eyes. Now that's a 'pretty boy' Skye thought looking at the young man and thinking of what a rough time he'd have had with the jocks back on Earth.
"Sir," the young man said as he pulled the chair for Skye and placed the napkin in Skye's lap as he was seated. He then brought the courses as if it were any other formal dinner. Making sure Skye's glass was always full.
Skye ate enough to be civil but found he had no appetite. The server was trying so very hard to do his very best and really wanted to please Skye. He was quite distraught over River's disappearance and wanted to do anything he could to help Skye.
"Would you care for dessert sir? Siriana prepared one of her specialties just for you. Prince Zo swears they are the very best..."
"No. I'm sorry I don't think I can. But thank you."
"Are you sure sir? It is supposed to be very light and quite good."
"Not tonight. But thank you for trying," Skye said as he stood and gave the server a warm smile. He headed for the terrace and decided he'd go in search of a pool. Maybe a swim would distract him from the wait. While everyone had assured him River was improving, it didn't keep him from worrying.
"Such a tragedy," came a mocking voice from the darkness.
Skye turned and saw Siriana approaching from the shadows. No one else, not even the guards appeared to be in sight.
"Pardon?" Skye responded.
"Really too bad about your brother. Draga is not a safe place for humans. I'd think you'd take the hint and head back for Earth before you end up dead too."
"We don't know that River's dead. I haven't given up hope," Skye said, somewhat confused by the venom in Siriana's voice. He didn't like her but this seemed strange even for her.
"Humans aren't really strong enough you know. Weak creatures that never should be taken from their protected worlds. You're hardly worthy to be mated to a Prince. But then Garrett's not much of a catch either."
"I'm sorry. I don't understand. Garrett is perfect..." Skye said as he tried to figure out where Siriana was going with the conversation.
"Well... certainly too good for you. But not even close to what Zo could be. You really should do everyone a favor and just end your life. If you don't have the courage to return to your petty existence on your home world, at least save him the embarrassment of being tied to you. It would have been so much easier if you'd just eaten the dessert."
This is fucking weird. She has totally lost her mind. Skye thought and then reached out - he found Kwill like a glowing beacon - he was with River. Skye quickly relayed what was going on and asked for advice.
Skye, she is dangerous. Put a dome shield around the two of you and keep her talking - just like we practiced. Don't let her sense the world around you and help will be there soon.
"Why would I end my life? Garrett loves me and we are good together. Father and Pater have been very supportive. They don't seem to think I'm so worthless."
"How pitiful. They actually let you call them that? Oh, they're just being kind. They know you won't survive but don't want to spoil Garrett's fun. Soon enough they'll see how much better Zo and I are. Elves are much better bond-mates than humans - stronger, more beautiful and we have magic. Do you?" she asked with a laugh.
Well actually yes I do, but can't really share that with you. She is totally blind... hasn't she noticed the dragon change? Not like I can always hide it. Shouldn't her magic let her see what I'm doing? An elf princess should have more than enough magic to sense me. Skye thought as he played a verbal match with Zo's mate. He had built the bubble around them and now carefully lowered his personal shields enough to see what more he could pick up from her.
"All it would take is for you to leap from the rail. Your frail body would shatter on the rocks and it would all be over... so quickly. Saving Garrett from having to destroy you himself."
Skye heard the words but was still dealing with what he saw beneath her facade as he let his mind delve deeper. She was using glamour or illusion to enhance her appearance. There were scars that showed where her form had been altered, the reality was grotesque and twisted. He didn't know what she was, but she definitely had not started out as an elf.
"No. I have no intention of killing myself. They'll find River and he'll be fine. Garrett and I will be bonded and we'll be happy together," Skye said as he moved to the side drawing her gaze away from the rooms behind him.
She gave a grating laugh. "Oh, he won't be fine. By the time they're done with him, he'll be a drooling shell. His body wrecked beyond repair and his mind gone."
"What are you talking about?" Skye asked, realizing that she knew far more than she should. As he spoke he saw the thoughts form in her mind. She had set up the kidnapping, directed the servant, even worked with her father and the Queen to make it happen.
"Doesn't matter. Your brother's gone, the threat has been eliminated. I saw how Zo looked at him."
"River wasn't a threat!" Skye yelled.
"Well, he's not now and soon you won't be either. These dragons are so easy to manipulate, so trusting," she laughed. "Soon, you'll be dead then we'll eliminate the brothers and there will be no choice but to make Zo the heir." She said as she pulled a long dagger from her robes. "Zo is already barely able to think on his own and by the time we take the throne he'll be nothing more than a puppet."
She lunged at Skye, attempting to force him toward the balustrade. He leaped over top of Siriana without even thinking and fell into a defensive crouch. He had no weapon but he did have his speed and strength - he could also read her intent before she took action. She lunged again and found him already gone. She screamed in frustration. "You will die. One way or another." She turned, spotted him and threw the knife.
He caught the knife in mid-air and returned to his crouch. I don't want to hurt her, but I sure don't want to go over the edge either. He thought as he watched her circling him again. He considered her next move and prepared himself. I don't know why she thinks it will be so easy, so let's assume she's a lot stronger than she looks. He thought as he crouched and prepared to sprint. She came at him, ready to grab him and throw him over the edge. He dashed forward and leaped as she grabbed, using the momentum - he went over her shoulder, grabbing around her waist and tucking his body so they both rolled and then he pushed with all his strength. She lost her grip from his legs and flew into the balustrade.
Siriana sat stunned. Her head was spinning and her body hurt. She was still trying to figure out what had gone wrong. She had reached for his torso, knowing she could easily lift and toss the human to his death and then found she was holding his legs below the knees and then flying across the terrace. The impact with the stone rail was definitely not part of her plan. She staggered to her feet, trying to get her eyes to focus so she could renew her attack.
Drop the shielding. We're here, Kwill sent.
Skye was still crouched waiting for the next attack as Siriana stood. He lowered the dome shield, letting the outside world back in. Skye put his hands to his head at the pain - it was a tidal wave of emotion and thought and above everything else - Garrett's absolute hysteria. Skye fell to his hands and knees as he struggled to breathe.
"Enough!" Came the booming voice and there was a loud crack like thunder as Darius slammed his staff down on the stone pavement.
"Your Majesty!" Siriana stammered as she noticed the small crowd now standing on the terrace. "This creature attacked me. He tried to throw me over the edge. I'm so glad you're here! Zo... please help me."
Skye's world went silent. He caught his breath and stood slowly watching Siriana to make sure there wasn't another attack.
I shielded you. Now carefully rebuild your shields and then gradually lower them to where you are comfortable, Kwill said in Skye's mind.
Kwill's sending was calm and comforting and Skye did as he suggested. He looked at Zo, now standing with Darius, Argos, Kleitos, Colonel Devroe, and at least six Imperial Guardsmen. He didn't see Kwill but could feel his presence. Zo's face was a mask of horror and pain. Zo turned his face from Siriana and stared at the ground.
"Zo... please, please come to me. It was so terrible Zo. He attacked me!"
"No Siriana. He will not," Darius said in a loud and firm voice. "Guards, please secure her."
"What? You can't do that! I'm a princess of the Fae, you have no jurisdiction over me!" Siriana objected as the guards approached. They quickly bound her feet and hands with glowing bands, then placed a final glowing collar about her neck and she fell silent.
"Now we are all safe from your venom," Darius said.
Skye watched as Siriana's mouth opened and closed as if speaking, then she tried shouting and screaming before she realized that no sound could escape. He also wondered if she knew that it blocked her magic as well. Her appearance now matched what he'd seen with his mind. The grotesque travesty of imitation, the dark gray mottled skin, the scars, and the deformity were there for all to see.
Zo had gone to the side terrace and was retching over the rail. Guess I would too when I realized I'd been sleeping with that. Skye thought. But hopefully I'm not so blind or stupid to ever let anything like that near me by choice.
"Master Kwill, please come forward," Darius said and the others parted to let a small brown man step to the fore. He smiled reassuringly at Skye before bowing to Darius.
"Yes Your Majesty. How may I be of service?" The small brown man said.
Skye looked at him closely and realized that he was wearing a physical disguise, all the beautiful blue skin was replaced with warm brown and the bright blue eyes were brown as well. Only the black hair remained of the Kwill he knew.
"Please Truth Seek Siriana, take every scrap you can find. Oh and Master Kwill, no need to be gentle." Darius turned to focus his gaze on Skye. "Skye, please join Master Kwill. You will stand as witness."
"Yes sir," Skye responded and then to Kwill. I have no idea what he wants me to do and what happened to you?
The emperor wanted me to disguise my nature. He's not ready for others to know a Psion has returned to his court and a brownie seemed the easiest to fake. Take my hand. Like we did with guided probing. You will be with me as an observer - you just watch, listen, and remember. Pay attention to what I do - you have this ability if not the skills.
Skye walked to Kwill and took his hand before they turned to face Siriana. She was obviously confused as to what a human and a brownie could do but at the first touch from Kwill's mind, she knew. She knew he was a Psion, she knew he could kill her with a thought, rip every memory from her mind, and she could do nothing to stop him. She couldn't even scream, as he began scouring her mind. He dove through her memories with relentless purpose, pulling every betrayal, every conversation, everything she had done against the royal family - and there was much to collect. Skye could feel her pain, the cold calculated raping and pillaging of her mind but he felt no pity or remorse as the evidence of her treachery built. Finally it was done and now Skye wanted to throw-up. Not because of what they'd done to her, but because of all the horrors she had committed.
"It is done Your Majesty," Kwill said with a bow.
"We will debrief in private. Is there anything we must take action on now before she is removed?"
"Yes Your Majesty. There is another elf in the household disguised with magic to look like Master Eklund. He's the one who led the guards astray. Also Prince Zo should be taken to the medics, she has been drugging and poisoning him since they first met. Her magic is very limited but her first attempt if given the chance would be to warn her father and Queen Aster."
"She won't have any such opportunity. Colonel Devroe, please take her to the traitor's dungeon. Leave her magically bound and treat her as a dangerous criminal. Choose her jailer personally. No one, and I mean no one else is to know she is there. We will deal with her after the ceremony and festival."
"Yes Your Majesty," Colonel Devroe said with a bow.
"You two... help Prince Kleitos escort Zo to his room and remain on guard. Kleitos, see if the healers can help your brother or find ones who can." He looked at his son and sighed. Zo looked despondent, the pain still clear on his face. "He is a risk to himself, please act accordingly. Master Kwill if you can do any mind healing when the medics are finished with him, I would appreciate it greatly."
"Yes Your Majesty," Kwill responded with a bow.
Argos had approached and wrapped his arms protectively around Skye from behind. It's like being hugged by a fire. Skye thought to himself. Even shielding he could feel the anger and protectiveness. Wonder why he didn't go to Zo?
"Colonel Devroe I want two guards with Master Eklund at all times and the same for his brother. Let them choose if they have a preference on who is with them, but I mean at all times," Darius said firmly.
The crowd began dispersing, Kleitos and the guards took Zo away first then Devroe and four more guards escorted Siriana away on some type of floating pad. Kwill gave Skye a mental hug and followed.
"We are so very sorry Skye," Argos said. "We had no idea of the treachery in our own home and yet again you've taken the brunt of it."
"But..." Darius said walking up and putting his hands on Skye's shoulders. "You again have proven what an impressive warrior you are. We saw enough to be impressed. I will sleep easier at night knowing you are at Garrett's back."
"Oh... speaking of Garrett, he's on his way," Skye said.
"What?" Darius and Argos echoed.
"He is on his way here now. He wants to see me in person, to make sure I'm alright. I don't care to repeat what he's thinking about protocol, let's just say he plans to ignore it."
Argos squeezed him tighter and Darius laughed. "But how could you know? He's all the way in the city."
"I don't know sir, but it was pretty loud to me. I'd say he's not far away now - maybe at the perimeter. Uhm... he's quite upset..." Skye paused, there was something else on the edge of his senses, despair and fear. He tried reaching out farther, looking for that emotion. He found it, very near but tightly shielded. No! The servant from earlier...
"Sir, we need to stop him!" Skye said as he stepped out of Argos's arms and ran through the dining room to the servant's area. He found the elf seated on the floor, the dessert in his lap and a fork in his hand. He had convinced himself he'd be considered a traitor for serving it to Skye and was going to eat it himself rather than be executed.
Skye kicked the plate out of his hand and grabbed the fork from his hand before the first bite touched his lips. "No! You will not!" Skye shouted.
"What is it son? What's going on?" Darius asked entering behind. The two guards had been only seconds behind Skye and one had already gathered the dessert where it fell and carefully set it aside before returning to stand at attention.
"It's poisoned. Siriana made it special for me and he tried to serve it to me earlier to cheer me up. He had no idea it was tainted. He was trying to be helpful, but he overheard and thought he'd be accused of helping in her plot."
"Is that true boy? Did you know it was poisoned?"
"No Your Majesty, I swear. I would never!" the serving boy fell to his knees, bowing to the floor and sobbing.
"How long have you been serving here?"
"S..six months Your Majesty," he stammered.
"Skye, do you trust him?"
"Yes sir. He was trying so hard to do his very best. He never considered it could be poisoned, so didn't check it. I don't see a deceitful thought or emotion in him. He is a true elf, no glamour or illusion."
"What's your name boy?" Darius asked leaning down and lifting the boy's chin.
"Dillon, Your Majesty."
"Ahhh, yes. I know of you. Dillon I am going to reassign you. Effective immediately you are to serve as Master Eklund's steward. I expect you to take care of him and going forward, you will check his food before he eats. Your magic should let you identify poison before taking harm if you're looking for it. You may move your things now. The seneschal will direct you and begin training you tomorrow."
"Thank you, thank you Your Majesty. I will do my very best," Dillon said bowing to the floor again.
"Guards. Make sure that dessert is delivered to Colonel Devroe, he'll want it analyzed - further evidence of Siriana's treachery." Another guard entered the servants' area and whispered to Darius. "Skye, would you mind waiting in your room. Seems that Garrett is not only here, he arrived in a Falcon. We can at least minimize the scandal if he meets you there."
Skye sat on the terrace of his room staring up at the night sky, listening to the sounds and waiting. He had heard the chime announcing Garrett's entrance. He could feel him getting closer and heard the door slam open behind him.
"Skye? Skye?" Garrett shouted.
Skye turned and walked back in and had seconds to see Garrett before he was being smothered in kisses and a rib crushing hug.
"Father Dragon! I thought you were dead! Don't you ever fucking do that to me again! You hear me! Father Dragon I was so damned scared!" Garrett was rambling and never stopped kissing his face, squeezing him tight. Skye tried to shield against the onslaught but there was too much and Garrett just rolled over him like the tide.
"I'm okay, honest. Not hurt, not even a bruise. Honest..." Skye finally got out.
Garrett didn't respond, just held Skye tightly and buried his face in Skye's neck. "I was so scared. I thought I lost you. I picked up what happened to River and was afraid for you. Then you started shielding even harder. I was thinking about you, worried that you might do something rash, but I could feel you in the back of my mind - then all of a sudden you were gone. Nothing... I searched and searched and couldn't find you. That's never happened before, even when you were light years away."
"I'm sorry. It must have been when I shielded around Siriana. I've never done a shield like that by myself and I had no idea it would affect you."
"Please, please don't ever do that again unless you warn me. It was awful," Garrett said as he hugged Skye more tightly.
"Garrett, I can't breathe. A little lighter please," Skye rasped. Garrett eased his hold and looked into Skye's eyes. "I love you Skye. I don't know if I can survive until the ceremony."
Skye kissed him. "After tonight I'm not sure if I can either." He proceeded to recap what had happened tonight, earlier with River and the day prior with Corey. While he had seen Garrett in the city they hadn't taken time to talk. "They said River will be okay but I'm still worried about him."
Garrett ran his fingers through Skye's white-blond hair and kissed him gently. "If Kleitos said he'll be okay, then he will. It's never dull around you, is it?"
Skye gave Garrett a playful punch. "I'll have you know I had nothing to do with any of it, thank you."
"Disaster just follows in your wake?" Garrett teased. I know love. It's more my fault than anyone's. By the way did you know both of your guards have a serious hardon for you? Normally I can't sense dragons, but it's so strong its leaking through their shielding.
Skye blushed. Yeah. Partially my fault I may have been thinking similar thoughts about them and not shielding so well.
Garrett laughed out loud. "Skye didn't we tell you? When a dragonling is going through the change, he can't shield his lust. Guess it's biology helping us out; so if there's a willing partner in range he knows what you want and can take appropriate action."
"Oh." Well that certainly explains a few things. Skye thought.
"Guards are certainly available to you if you're interested and you know they are willing. You just have to be the one to initiate. Until you do, they'll be terrified of providing insult or offending you."
"So it's not taboo?"
"Taboo? You mean objectionable? No, not at all. Why do you think Father picks such attractive men? They just have to be much more discreet and I can assure you they will never, never kiss and tell." Garrett gave him one of his best ear to ear smiles. "Though right now I am ever so jealous. I hate the thought of anyone being with you when I can't. I want to wrap myself around you so badly and yet I know I have to go back..."
"No need to be jealous. Absolutely no one is as good as you. Even Nik," Skye said following up with a kiss to prove his sentiment.
"Skye, when I leave... please tell me how Nik and River are doing. Keep me updated and please, please check in now and again. We may not be able to be together physically but we can still share our thoughts."
"Is that okay?" Skye asked.
"No rules for this. We get to set precedent," Garrett said as he finally released Skye and stepped back. "I love you. The day after tomorrow, not quite two days." He leaned back in for another kiss and squeezed Skye's hand before heading for the door.
Garrett left and Skye resumed his vigil on the terrace. After all the excitement of the day he was finally starting to relax. Just seeing and touching Garrett had made him feel so much better but it reminded him how much he missed him and how good it felt to be wrapped in his arms. Then a call from the guard interrupted his thoughts.
"Your Majesty... you have a visitor. Master Kwill. Do you wish him to enter?" the guard asked.
"Yes, please. Thank you," Skye said as he walked back into the room. The guard opened the door and the disguised Kwill entered.
Relax. You know it's still me, the voice sounded in his mind. "Sir, if I may have a few moments of your time?" Kwill said as he walked out to the terrace.
"Sure," Skye said.
You don't like my disguise I take it?
Personally, I prefer the real you. But I never thought I would be so glad to see you. Guess it wouldn't do to hug you with the guard watching.
Regretfully, no. I came to put your mind at ease. I have checked on River and have softened much of the mental distress. We will need to work through it but he will heal and I think be even stronger. Our lessons proved to be of use. I thought you would want to know.
"You didn't have to trouble yourself by coming in person. You could have just sent a message." Skye said with a smile. Distance isn't really a problem for you. Thank you again for helping with Siriana. I was totally out of my league.
You did very well and I think you would have triumphed easily, even without me. Our approach just made it easier for the Emperor to take appropriate action. Then out loud. "Yes, Master Eklund, that is true but courtesy demands that I present myself to my new Liege."
"You know I still have no idea how this is going to work or how I'll take care of you..."
Kwill laughed. "The Emperor has already taken care of that sir. I am now officially compensated by the Empire and have all associated benefits and privileges as befits my station as your servant." But there is one way in which you will need to take care of me personally, Kwill teased.
Skye blushed. Even from their first encounter he knew that Kwill wanted him. At first it had bothered him how attracted he was to the boyish physique but after the hours spent in mental training of his gift, he could not deny that Kwill was very much an adult and stirred him like no boy could. Yeah, I knew that was coming... "Maybe someone will tell me how it all works," Skye said. I know precious little about anything. Picking up the conversation so the guards didn't notice.
"Ask," Kwill responded. "His Highness Argos is especially straightforward and of good mind. He will answer as best he can... always."
"Thank you," Skye said noticing again how attracted he was to Kwill, even in his disguise.
It pleases me that the thought of being with me arouses you, Kwill sent with a bow. "If there is nothing else sir, I will take my leave." As he walked back to the door, I am only a thought away. If anything changes I'll let you know but for now, please relax.
"Master Kwill, one moment," Skye called. Question, so is it only human seed that is so good?
Kwill couldn't help but laugh. "Sorry Master Eklund, how may I be of service?" Then still with a mental chuckle. No Skye, though the Dragons would like you to think so. Dragon seed is almost as good but not as powerful in its effect. Elvish and Weres are a little less potent than Dragons but still extremely good and quite tasty. I've never had a male Nymph's so can't tell you about them. But what is truly the most exceptional and most prized is a highly guarded secret - Dragon bond- mates after their change.
Shit! You mean like me? Then out loud. "Can you stop by in the morning to give me an update?"
"It would be my pleasure." Kwill said with a bow. Yes, like you and soon River. That's one of the reasons Dragons are so nervous around us. Most have forgotten but they instinctively know.
As Kwill exited both guards moved back into the room by his door and Skye walked back to the terrace. He took a deep breath and stared into the night. He felt the touch of Kleitos's mind below. He had just left Nik's room and was talking himself into taking the stairs up to Skye. He was so very nervous. I wonder if they are less careful about shielding or if I am just getting better at sensing them. He thought as he heard the footsteps climbing the stairs.
Kleitos approached tentatively, coming up to stand beside Skye at the balustrade. "He's doing much better. They've removed him from the pod and he's back in Nik's bed. All of the physical damage is healed, but he'll be a little tender for a day or two. He seems to be resting well. He should take it easy tomorrow but will be fine to journey with us tomorrow night and certainly well enough for the ceremony. The medics are working on Zo now. They've put him in a pod and sedated him. He was quite distraught."
"Can't say I'm surprised. Is Nik still with River?"
"Wrapped around him like a glove," Kleitos said with a chuckle. "Father objected at first but Pater put a quick end to that." He turned and looked at Skye. "The other medics agreed, they think they've already started to bond. And they confirmed, there's no question Nik is feeding River energy."
"I thought he had to have matured into his dragon form before he could bond?"
"So did I. But the others said he was close enough and that is more of a cultural mandate than a biological one."
Skye turned so he was facing Kleitos. "So... are you okay with that?"
Kleitos sighed. "Yeah. I'm happy for Nik but I'm more than a little jealous. I can't help but wonder why it couldn't be me." He paused and then continued. "I've never met humans who called to me as much as you and River. The attraction is so strong it's almost painful."
"I'm sorry. I don't want to hurt you or make you uncomfortable."
"Too late for that," Kleitos laughed. "Oh, I don't feel hurt - but uncomfortable? Doesn't even begin to cover it. When I'm near you it's almost all I can think about. You being so close to your change doesn't help - you do realize that you radiate lust?"
"Sorry, I hadn't but someone just let me know that's how it works."
"Don't feel bad. It's normal for the change. But since you're also human and a close match to several of us, it means we get the full impact of your need, not just your lust and intent. And when you actually think about sex with one of us... well... it's almost overwhelming. Even when you're shielding. Given their reactions, I'm guessing a few of your guards must be compatible matches as well."
"Sorry. I'll try to control my thoughts better."
"You can try. I've never heard of a dragonling who could. Just so you know, I am quite flattered. Even if it does make me squirm a bit."
"Sorry about the guards being here. I know that makes you uncomfortable but your father insisted," Skye said nodding toward the door.
"Yeah, I was there remember? You do get used to it after a while, or at least somewhat. It's not so bad in here. They're not standing next to the bed. The shuttle was just a little too close. Sorry," Kleitos said with a nervous chuckle.
"Kleitos, something Siriana said confused me: She said that elves made better bond-mates than human."
"Ignore her Skye, she's seriously deluded. Only humans can be bond-mates. We can reproduce with an elf, but the child would be a half-breed with diminished magic and unlikely to have a dragon form."
"Have there never been female dragons born from the bond-mate pairings?"
"No. Never. We don't know why. Though most experts speculate it is part of the biological adaptation."
"Can I ask a slightly delicate question since I'm already on a roll?"
Kleitos laughed. "Sure, you're just trying to get me to relax and talk about my work."
"That and I'm curious. I don't want to be offensive but if you need more humans, why not bring both females and males to Draga? I can't imagine that young men raised here would turn down the chance to be a bond-mate if they had a choice."
"So you 'are' a troublemaker? Actually there are some who want to do just that. And there are those who argue against, saying it is too close to what the vampires did when they set up their farm colonies. But the biggest issue is politics and the irrational fear that the parasites from the war may return."
"Parasites?"
"It is unpleasant, are you sure you want to know?" Kleitos cautioned.
"Yes. It is a part of the history that is now mine."
"During the war, our enemies resorted to extensive use of biological weapons. They wanted to destroy inhabitants without causing damage to the infrastructure or natural resources. When the plague did not destroy enough of us, they created a genetically modified parasite. It was released on every planet where there were dragons and ended up destroying all of the female dragons and humans. For whatever blessing, it ignored the other females. Ever since that time, we have searched out and destroyed every one of parasites. We believe they are all but extinct."
"I'm sorry. But how did it know to only attack the females?"
Kleitos grimaced. "It was called the 'moaning death'. The parasites appeared to be slug like creatures, with a head like a squid. They could detect a female's hormones and would invade her body, like a man penetrating for intercourse - once their head was inside, their tentacles would extend into her and devour her eggs then fill her womb with their own eggs. The parasites' bodies would writhe and wiggle while doing so and several of their tentacles would attach to the female's sex organs. From the time the parasite touched her, the female would be in a state of sexual ecstasy. She would continue to orgasm until she died when the eggs hatched and ate their way out."
"Couldn't they use chastity devices or something to keep them out?"
"They tried that and many other things. Including cryo, escaping to other planets, putting them in protective quarantine - unfortunately nothing worked. They were too wide spread. The parasites had no skeleton or shell so could flatten themselves and get past most barriers. If there was room for liquid to pass, there was room for them to enter. It took a terrible mental toll on the men, to have to destroy their loved ones while they were seemingly healthy and experiencing pleasure. But if they didn't there would be even more parasites. Once they were in, there was no way to remove them or save the female. Even those females that escaped for a time eventually succumbed when they came out of hiding."
"How long?"
"It took just over a day from first contact to death and the release of the new parasites. It took about five years until the last female was dead."
"One day? Shit. So in a thousand years your scientists didn't come up with a way to prevent them? Or a cure for a woman whose been infected?"
"Not that's been disclosed."
"So what does your father think... about bringing back human colonists to Draga?"
"He believes it is time to do so. But, as I said, there are still several powerful factions against it."
"Let me guess. They aren't dragon and they have a vested interest in keeping the human numbers low."
"You would be correct," Kleitos said in a sad voice. "But tell me, do you really want to have women around that badly? Do you wish to have a female mate in addition to Garrett?"
"Goodness no! But I hate seeing so many beautiful people with such little hope of finding someone or having a family. You for instance," Skye said tersely.
"Sorry. But I had to ask," Kleitos said leaning on the balustrade and looking sad.
Damn I killed the mood. I didn't mean to upset him. Skye took a minute to just admire Kleitos in the glow from the room. It cast him in shadows and made him look even more exotic. His clothing was fitted but did not show off his body or give glimpses of the dark gold skin and smooth flesh. Skye still struggled with the guilt, but he couldn't deny his body's needs. It went far beyond being aroused, or finding Kleitos attractive - every part of him was almost desperate for touch and the feeling of another's flesh. And there was no way to ignore how much Kleitos's body called to him. Metaphysics or not, Skye couldn't resist. He moved closer until he could feel Kleitos's body heat and then moved behind him wrapping his arms around his slender torso and burying his face in the silky dark curls.
"I'm sorry. I didn't mean to make you sad." Skye inhaled deeply and felt his body hardening. "Wow, you smell really good." Kleitos was slender and Skye could feel the firmness of his muscles but it was the scent that was driving him crazy. He gently brushed the hair aside and kissed behind his ear and down his neck. "You taste even better," Skye said and enjoyed the tremor that went through Kleitos's body as he kissed and licked at his neck. Mmmmm, he's not thinking sad thoughts now. Skye gently turned Kleitos to face him. "May I kiss you?"
"I would like that."
Skye gently brushed his lips against Kleitos's and hugged him against his body. He gently bit at his lips and let his tongue trace them before prodding his way in. Kleitos opened and kissed Skye back. Skye kissed Kleitos's cheeks and then down his neck and back to his hairline again savoring his scent and breathing deeply. He pulled the shirt away from Kleitos's neck and let his lips and tongue start down his collar bone. "It would be easier if you didn't have so much clothing."
Kleitos lifted his shirt and Skye helped him pull it off before wrapping him back in his arms. He continued kissing down his collar bone, to his shoulder and down his arm until he reached his hands. He held the hand in front of him and kissed the palm, then traced each slender finger with his tongue as he watched Kleitos's face. He licked down to Kleitos's thumb and gently took it in his mouth sucking and teasing the digit with his mouth. He couldn't help but smile as Kleitos's eyes widened and his breath quickened.
"Don't worry... I'm going to do the same with other parts of you," Skye said as he took the other hand in his and started down the left shoulder. By the time he got to the other thumb he thought he could hear Kleitos's heart racing. "May I take you inside?"
Kleitos didn't answer but followed Skye as he led him by the hand to the huge bed. Skye told Therapon to dim the lights and start the music. He gently pushed Kleitos on the bed and climbed up beside him. Skye kissed down Kleitos's arm, teasing the soft flesh and then buried his face in Kleitos's armpit and breathed deeply. He licked and nibbled and then followed the curve down his side then back up and around his pectorals, licking around them and letting his breath tease the nipples.
Skye looked at the large dark nipples and gently teased one with his tongue. It was already firm to his touch and swollen. He pulled it into his mouth and ran his tongue over and around it, gently sucking.
Kleitos grabbed at the bed covers and squeezed as he started making small moaning sounds. "Oh... Father Dragon... what are you doing?"
"Mmmmmm... I'm sucking your nipples. No one ever did that for you before?" Skye asked as he moved to the other nipple and gave it equal attention.
"Garrett did and Nik keeps trying but I told him it was too intense."
"Kleitos, Kleitos, Kleitos.... What pleasure you've been missing." Skye teased then sucked hard while he slid his hands down Kleitos's slender stomach to his waistband and gently nudged his pants down. He moved to the other nipple and sucked and bit - after a few moments he got the first bit of milk. Sweet and smooth. It still reminded him of pre-cum and was just as tasty. As the milk started Kleitos started moaning loudly and arched his back.
"Thank you, that helps," Skye said as now, he could easily slide Kleitos's pants down and off of his body. "Damn, but you are beautiful." Skye took a moment and admired the trim body. He was almost as dark as Nik and Garrett, but he had narrower hips and more of a swimmer's lean build. And the best part to Skye's point of view was that he was similarly endowed, but on Kleitos's slender build it looked even larger.
Skye took a moment to strip off his own clothes and then pressed his body against the length of Kleitos's and began kissing him again. He started working his way down and this time, deviated only briefly to keep the nipples aroused, then moved down to his belly button, across his lower stomach and gently coaxed the huge cock into his mouth.
Kleitos gasped and partially sat up. "Father Dragon!"
Kleitos had leaked enough that he was already coated in his pre-cum. Skye gently took it into his mouth and let it work at opening up his throat. In just moments he could take the whole beast to the root and tickle Kleitos's balls with his tongue. He gently sucked and tasted the hard cock, savoring the texture and the sweet taste of Kleitos. He kissed down the underside of the shaft and sucked one of his balls into his mouth.
"What do you want Kleitos? I pretty much like all the options, but what do you like best?"
It took Kleitos a moment as he just stared at Skye with one of his balls in Skye's mouth. "I would like you to take me."
Skye smiled and licked up the shaft before giving his best sultry look. "Does that mean you'll fuck me later? It would only be fair. And you have an absolutely gorgeous cock."
"But isn't it too big? Most of my lovers have complained that I'm... obscenely large and that it hurts."
Skye couldn't help but laugh. "No Kleitos. You are perfect and if you use enough of your pre-cum to lube me first, it won't hurt. I have learned to enjoy Garrett and Nik very much and you're no bigger."
"Seriously?"
"Most definitely. So later... you promise?" Skye asked as he sucked the head of Kleitos's cock back in his mouth.
"Absolutely," Kleitos said before moaning and lying back.
Skye licked back down the shaft, thoroughly licked Kleitos's ball sack then kissed his thighs and worked his way back to the sweet dark hole. He gently lifted Kleitos's legs and kissed the tender hole and started teasing it with his tongue. Kleitos was moaning loudly now and Skye could feel the tension building in his body.
When Kleitos's hole opened and started trying to suck him in, he knew it was time. Skye gently worked himself in and then lay his body against Kleitos and hugged him tight. Their lips met and Skye kissed as he made love. Kleitos's flutter nudged its way into his urethra. Even that's gentler than Garrett or Nik.
Skye didn't need to use his mental abilities to know what was happening, he could tell from the desperation in Kleitos's kissing that he was close and when they became almost savage - he knew they were there. He must have been really desperate, Skye thought as the second orgasm rippled through Kleitos's body. When Skye finally let loose, Kleitos had hit three and had just squirted his own load between their bodies.
Skye gently broke the kiss and licked up Kleitos's load from his body and then moved down to kiss his tender hole. He kissed and licked the cock clean and then worked his way back up to the tender lips.
"Please... let me." Kleitos said as he flipped Skye onto his back and began kissing and licking up what remained of his load. Then he reached Skye's cock and took it into his mouth and didn't let go again until Skye erupted. "Now I think I'm ready to taste your sweet hole." Kleitos said with a smile as he lifted Skye's ass. "I want to see if it is as bad as Nik said."
"Wait... you talked about sex with me?"
"Oh yes. I wanted to know what I should expect."
"And?"
"That little bastard lied. I'm thinking he didn't want to share you and knew if he told the truth I'd have given in quickly... But now I know." Kleitos said as his tongue slid in Skye's hole.
End Chapter 12
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