Dancing with the Dragon, Chosen

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Dancing with the Dragon: CH 17, Slavers, Copyright 2016 Tripp Savidge. All rights are reserved. Do not duplicate or distribute in any form without express permission of the author.

Dancing with the Dragon Chapter 17: Slavers by Tripp Savidge

Skye could feel something cool and wet against his forehead. He kept his eyes closed and tried to remember where he was. It came back quickly; the storm, the attack on the skimmer, and falling through the forest canopy. Skye tried to keep his breathing slow and steady and not panic. What he wanted to do was scream. There was a painful buzzing in his head and the part of him connected to Garrett was gone.

Skye decided to see if he could still feel all of his body. Okay that's sort of good... hurts like blazes but everything still seems to be there and I don't think broken... but something's holding on to my ankle. Cold and heavy like metal. Shirt and boots are gone and most of my pants. Don't want them to know I'm awake... Okay, let's see what I can sense around me...

Skye cried out in pain as he reached out with his mind. It felt like someone had driven a knife through his skull and he could feel tears running down his cheeks as he labored to keep breathing through the pain. He opened his eyes and could see the shape of someone leaning over him. Though it was difficult to tell in the dim lighting, it looked like a young girl.

"Please Mister, don't use your magic. It could kill you, and don't try to shift either," she said. Gentle hands pressed on his shoulders, keeping him still. She hummed a gentle tune as she resumed wiping his face. "Do you want to try to drink? It might help. The pain will fade soon."

Skye nodded and tried to sit up and then decided to kill that idea as his head pounded and the world began to spin.

"Just tip your head. They've drugged you so sitting up is probably not a good idea." She held something soft and spongy to his lips and let the water trickle into his mouth. "Go slowly, that's it."

Skye hadn't realized how dry and sore his throat was until the cool water reminded him. He took what she offered and closed his eyes again. The pain had finally stopped. "Where?" he croaked as he reached back to feel the goose egg on the back of his head. He also realized his long braid was gone - his hair loose and ragged.

"I don't know for sure. A cave somewhere... The slavers just brought you in, hard to tell time in here but it hasn't been long."

"Slavers?" Skye rasped, appalled that it came out sounding like 'slabbers'.

"Shhhhh, they're coming back. Pretend to still be unconscious," she said and he felt more than saw her move away and he heard the sounds of chains.

"You better hope this works furry, for your friend's sake as well as yours. You've got your berries and leaves so get to work," a deep voice growled.

"I need the rocks to grind them. Please. It's not like they're enough to break these chains." A second voice, also male.

"Be quick about it. We want to try him before dark. We need to get out of here and quick, before they start looking for that skimmer."

"Yes sir."

Skye held himself as still as possible, he could hear what he thought was someone grinding something on rock, and he heard other movement, soft voices, shuffling, crying, someone was whispering. I wonder how many of us there are in here... It seemed an eternity until someone spoke.

"He's gone now," the girl said.

"Your pretty dragon wake up yet?"

"Yes, but I think he tried to shift. He screamed and was in a lot of pain," she said as she moved back to Skye's side. "Rose?"

"Sorry love, she didn't make it," the man's voice answered.

Skye heard the sound of chains again and then felt the heat as someone moved beside him. He opened his eyes and was surprised the face was right over him, looking down. Skye couldn't help but smile, it was a very handsome face, young with a short beard and hair that curled around his face and down to his shoulders. Skye really wished he had more light - he couldn't even tell what color it was.

"Sorry to welcome you to hell Mr. Dragon. I'm Kepper and this is Tani. As you already know, don't try to shift and don't use your magic. They've got some kind of inhibitor, not only does it not let you use magic, it may kill you if you try too long. We already lost one of the elves, he panicked and it didn't end well."

"Not magic, mind... speak..." Skye said, frustrated that his words sounded slurred.

"Ahhh, yeah bonded, right. Sorry it seems to work on that too. Also, no electronics or powered gadgets of any kind. That's why we're in chains and metal cages. If I could use my magic, I'd have you fixed up in no time."

"If we could use magic he could shift and heal himself," Tani said. "Look at the tattoo, it's beautiful..."

"Yeah, I guess he would have. Also, if you haven't guessed dragon, they drugged you. Don't know what they used, but they aren't taking chances. From what I can tell you don't have any broken bones, but you've got some pretty nasty bruises, cuts, and scrapes. I would have said it's a miracle, coming down in the Bapu grove and all, but then being captured by slavers kills any divine intervention in my mind." He turned away and then came back with whatever he had been grinding. "I'm going to apply this to the worst cuts and scrapes. It will help with the pain and prevent the wounds from going bad. Sorry, but I'm going to have to move you and rub this in. I may have to remove what's left of your pants to get to some of the worst spots. You alright with that?"

Skye nodded and got a better view of Kepper as the lantern light caught him. He wasn't a body builder like Garrett, but he still had a lean muscled build, with nice body hair on his chest and a dark treasure trail running down to his pants. Oh my god, he has hooves!

Kepper was running his hand over Skye's body, the heat of his touch lighting little fires under his skin, Kepper lifted Skye's arms and legs, checking and inspecting him and rubbing in the sweet smelling salve, but the more he touched, the more Skye wanted him to continue. Skye was embarrassed at how his body reacted to the man, he knew there was no seductive intent but his body grew hard anyway. Then Kepper was gently sliding the pants down and there was no hiding Skye's reaction.

"Tani, you may want to turn away. I think the drugs they gave him... well it just doesn't seem..."

Tani laughed. "I have brothers Kepper. Besides how often does a girl get a chance to see a dragon? Given that they've already got a buyer for me - I may never see Draga or have a chance to see a dragon again, but I'll be seeing lots of man parts."

"At the moment, he is a man Tani."

"Yeah," she giggled. "But he's such a pretty one, don't you think so Kepper?"

Kepper groaned and continued his work.

"Someone's coming," Tani said.

Skye could hear people approaching but the sound wasn't quite right and then as they moved into the lantern light he saw why. A guard was leading another faun by a chain, this one was unremarkable but the guard leading him made the Micanni look pretty. Ugly didn't begin to describe the huge muscled beast, who looked like he could have been the inspiration for the 'uruks'. Even a mother would be hard-pressed to love that one. The guard fastened the faun's chain to a ring in the wall and walked over to Kepper.

"Get him ready. And just a reminder if it doesn't work, we're using your furry friend next. Then the girl, then you," the guard said in a deep voice.

"But you said you already have a buyer for her," Kepper objected.

"Yeah, but the Centaur is worth four times as many credits. It's all about the profit furry. He's our priority. And this one's no good to us. If he weren't bonded... Oh well. Still have a good take."

"If you hadn't given him the stimulants we wouldn't have to deal with a centaur in rut."

"New owner wanted to make sure it would work on him, you know, have the desired effect. Maybe inconvenient for us but the owner's happy. We just got to get him out of it so we can leave. That's your job."

Skye watched the huge muscled guard grab one of the lanterns from the wall and walk past several cages deeper into the cave. There were a number of other forms chained to the walls, elves, nymphs, and some others Skye didn't recognize. The guard turned and came back attaching the lantern to the wall before he turned back to Tani. "Miss me?"

"Please no, please..." Tani said in a small voice.

The guard grabbed her and lifted her off the ground, sliding his hand up her leg and under her shift. "Oh, yeah, you did miss me. You like it don't you... sure you do. I can feel your body quivering in excitement, so wet and ready. Too bad you're already sold, I could have some real fun." His hand moved up to her chest and he squeezed. "Just starting to bud. But so sensitive."

Skye couldn't take it anymore. He reached out with his mind, trying to ignore the almost overwhelming pain and sent a thought to the guard imagining the force of a sledgehammer.

The guard put Tani back on the ground and moved away. "Can't get caught playing with the merchandise. But not to worry, I'm sure there will be lots more chances for us to get acquainted." He turned back to Kepper. "Make it work." He headed toward the tunnel, then paused grabbing the other faun's chin and turning it up. "Maybe you can show me some of that love you gave Boz? Yeah, think you'll be getting' lots of practice furry."

Skye looked on the scene feeling ill, his head felt like they'd left the knife in this time. Shit, this is bad.

"He's gone," Tani said then turning she saw the look Skye was giving her. "I have really good hearing. Sometimes they wait out of sight and listen, trying to catch us at something. So now everyone waits for me to tell them the guards are gone. Wait... you did something, didn't you. Kepper, look, he's hurting again."

"What?! I told you not to use your magic! Don't help them by killing yourself," Kepper scolded.

"Please Mister, I may not like it but it's gonna happen anyway. Giving up your life to delay it isn't worth it."

"Too... young..." Skye managed to get out.

"Where are you from Mister? You must be a city dragon. That's the whole point, they take shifters before our first change, when we're easily aroused. They want to make sure we're well trained before the change so we're submissive and compliant. Just like bad packs do."

That can't be. That's terrible, Skye thought. But all he could manage to get out was "No."

"Sorry Mister, this is the real world," she said looking sad and old beyond her years.

Skye didn't know what to say or do and was increasingly frustrated by his drugged state.

"Do you have any water? I need to get the taste out of my mouth. I drank at the river when they let me wash all the blood off, but it still wasn't enough," the other faun said cutting through the tension.

"Wait, let me add some of the mint leaves," Kepper responded before handing a large mushroom cap to the faun. "What happened Zed?"

"Well you saw part of it. I don't think Rose lasted more than a couple minutes. She was probably dead by the time they led you off. They made me clean up, get new straw and get rid of the body. But one of the guards, got off on it and while I was down cleaning up, he decided I could take care of him while I was on my knees. Damn he was awful. Couple of the other guards came and watched. At least he let me wash up."

"Sorry Zed," Kepper said moving over beside him.

"It's only going to get worse. I'm not pretty like you and with no buyer yet, they all think I'm fair game. But anyway, that guy, the one we thought was the boss? He took a squad out to look for the downed skimmer and said he was going to try calling for the ship again. They're all getting real antsy that it hasn't shown up and that they haven't heard anything. Think that's why he keeps going outside the shield - so he can try calling them." Zed paused looking over at Skye as he shook his head. "You know Kepper, they're not going let him live... even if he survives the centaur."

Skye looked at Kepper then Zed, realizing that they were referring to him. "Huh?"

"I'm sorry. Maybe we'll think of something... but... you're a bonded dragon. Too risky and no one would buy you. No matter how attractive you are."

Skye leaned back against the wall and closed his eyes. Garrett, I need you. I don't know how to get out of this one. I can barely think straight let alone get out a coherent sentence. I don't want to die.

"I need to get you ready," Kepper said.

Skye opened his eyes and looked at him. His handsome face with eyes that communicated clearly that it was bad.

"Fer wad?" Skye asked and tried again. "For... what?"

"I'm very sorry. They plan on using you for the centaur. He's in rut and they need him to breed... with someone... so they can get him calmed down enough to load him on the ship. They've already tried an elf, and two nymphs." He turned away before resuming. "They didn't survive."

"I will?" Skye asked trying to take his time and form the words.

"Honestly, I doubt it. Without your magic, you won't be able to heal fast enough. But they think you're expendable. I really thought the nymphs would be able to... he's just too big."

Oh God Garrett... this doesn't sound good.

"I can at least help with the pain. I mixed up a lubricating salve that should help you relax. Dragon's bottoms are very sensitive in their human form."

Yeah, I know all too well, but they feel like heaven and taste good too. I miss Garrett. Skye thought as he slid down so Kepper could work on him.

"I'm sorry for being so personal. But I don't think you're up to doing it for yourself," Kepper said as he moved close to Skye and reached down to find his tender opening.

Skye gasped and then moaned as Kepper found his hole, Kepper's hand felt hot and the touch brought an immediate flush to Skye's skin, as his heart raced and his body hardened. Skye reached up and managed to get his arm around Kepper enough to pull him into a kiss. Oh, he tastes so good, Skye kissed and tongue fucked the hot mouth, holding Kepper tight against him. Skye was surprised to find Kepper responding, kissing him back with equal enthusiasm, letting their tongues dance and tease each other as Kepper's fingers worked their way into Skye's hot hole.

Tani giggled again. "Looks like I'm not the only one who thinks he's pretty."

Kepper pulled back with a stunned look on his face.

"Sorry," Skye slurred.

"But, but, you're not a dragon!" Kepper exclaimed.

"What do you mean he's not a dragon?" Zed asked.

"Uhm... well, his hole is similar, but not full dragon." Kepper said.

"And you know the difference how? Besides humans don't have a dragon form." Zed said.

"I've heard of one who does. But... oh Kepper, that would be bad... really bad."

"Tani please, don't even say it. If they found out... And Zed it doesn't matter how I know, but this is a good thing. Just don't say anything - actually don't even think it. He might actually have a chance... I just have to be quick!" Kepper moved away and began grabbing leaves and berries and grinding them.

Skye could still taste Kepper on his lips, he wanted to kiss him again, and run his hands over that lean body. He watched as Kepper was squatted not far away. His back was toward him, but even in the dim lantern light he had a very nice view of his ass. The pants, or rather shorts he was wearing had pulled down in the back, showing the round curve of his ass cheeks, and the start of his crack - darkened with a line of hair. Skye wanted to lick those mounds and drive his tongue down that crack. Somehow he just knew it would be good and that he could give Kepper more pleasure than Kipper had ever thought possible.

"You might want to be careful Kepper," Tani laughed. "I've seen that look on my brother. I think he might drag himself over and take a bite out of you. He acts like a shifter getting ready for his first change."

"Tani, please I need to think. Don't distract me."

But I am, Skye thought. Then it dawned on him, the attraction to Kepper and the response he'd gotten... was natural, no magic, no mojo, no dragon metaphysics. He actually is attracted to me, just because of me, Skye realized. I'm sorry Garrett but I want him so badly...

"Okay, you might just make it through this. I need to put this inside you. Humans can take an impressively sized penis. So if he's not too rough... Ready?" Kepper continued as he'd turned around and brought a mound of dark 'stuff' in his hand.

Skye looked at him and then down his body, at the substantial bulge trying to escape and he felt a thrill go through his body. "If you kiss me again while you push it in." Skye was surprised that his words actually came out as he intended, almost clear.

"We don't have time," Kepper objected.

"Come on Kepper, if it's what he wants, just do it. He might not survive, think of it as a last wish," Zed encouraged.

Kepper arranged himself and let his body lie alongside Skye. He leaned in and kissed him. First gently, then with passion as Skye's legs spread and Kepper began working the mixture up into his hole. There was no pain or discomfort as Kepper worked the stuff in, even with several fingers inside, Skye was ready for more and was trying to figure out how to get his hands on Kepper's erection. His movements were awkward but he managed to move his left hand enough to run his fingers along the stiffening mound, feeling the heat of Kepper's body, the tension it brought in his kiss. Skye swallowed the small moan that escaped when he gripped and stroked him through the cloth of his pants, shit Garrett - he's bigger than you. It didn't take much imagining for Skye to think of that thick cock in his ass rather than Kepper's fingers. He could feel Kepper's heat and the moisture leaking from his swollen shaft.

"They're coming!" Tani called and she quickly gathered her chain and moved back against the wall.

Kepper pulled back and Skye wished he could see his expression or his eyes. The light was too dim, but he wanted to know, he wanted some reassurance that he'd at least effected Kepper.

"Good luck," Kepper whispered as he gently touched Skye before moving away.

"No. You two are going to help carry him," one of the guards said as he came into sight.

After unchaining Zed and Kepper, the guards stood by and watched as the two fauns helped Skye to his feet. His body wasn't cooperating so well - he had to put an arm around each of them to stay up and they ended up dragging him more than he walked. It seemed to take forever to get to the end of the tunnel and see the signs of daylight. Skye squinted and let his eyes adjust as they continued on.

The forest or to Skye what looked more like a jungle was thick and dense with foliage. They followed a path that wouldn't allow them to walk abreast so Skye wrapped his arms around Kepper while Zed steadied him from behind.

The guard led them to a small clearing and the fauns put Skye over a shipping container, spreading his arms and legs and then tied him down. Skye felt awkward, his ass was up in the air and his junk pulled back so it wasn't caught between his groin and the container. He gave a tug on the restraints and in his weakened state, realized he wasn't going anywhere.

"Don't forget the bait furry," the guard yelled.

Skye felt Kepper touching him again, rubbing something over his ass and hole. Under other circumstances it would have been erotic, now it was just plain scary.

"Remember, try to relax as much as you possibly can, don't fight it and don't hold your breath. We're not giving up yet, okay," Kepper said as he pretended to check the restraints on Skye's arms again, whispering in a low voice.

Skye gave a nod and took a deep breath. He watched Kepper walk away, realizing that if he made it through this, he might have a new friend. Kepper looked even better in the light and while the whole goat-leg, hoof-thing was a little kinky. The parts from his thighs up were nothing short of drool producing. It was also the first time there'd been enough light to see the small horn buds peeking out through the curly brown hair.

Skye heard the centaur before he saw him. His hooves fell heavily and he was breathing hard. They led the man-beast into his peripheral vision and Skye gasped. Holy shit. The centaur was huge, even his human half. Body builder, yes, but even larger by a good bit than Garrett. His pecs were massive and his arms had to be the size of trees, which at the moment were locked together in iron cuffs. The centaur had thick body hair from his dark beard all the way down to his Adonis belt, which seemed to be the demarcation of man to horse, where the chestnut fur began. The horse side of him was as impressively muscled as the man side.

They moved the centaur around him and as he came farther into view, Skye whimpered. He was at the same level as the underside of the horse's belly and there was no missing what was growing there... Oh shit, oh shit, it's already bigger than my arm... that's gonna hurt. Skye thought as he saw the slick cock head expanding out of its sheath, a huge clear stream of pre-cum trailing to the ground. Skye felt the heat of the centaur as they positioned him over top of him, he could feel the fur rub against his back as the centaur moved forward - then it was there pressing against him, the horse cock. I'm never going to think of a human as horse dick again, no guy I've ever seen came close to this.

Skye gasped as it pushed inside and he realized he was holding his breath. He lay his head down against the container and tried counting his breaths, making sure not to clench or give any resistance. It was beyond huge and while there was some pain it was bearable. Skye could feel his body being stretched wide by the intrusion. At least the centaur was going slowly and he wasn't nearly as hard or stiff as the other men Skye had been with. Then he felt resistance and building pressure before the centaur's cock was sliding deeper inside him, deeper than anything should go. Skye found it a little unnerving having things move that deep inside and it was bumping up against places that just felt wrong. Skye was used to thinking of a full feeling when a man was taking him, but this was a full feeling that went all the way through him making it hard to breath. Then the movement started, slowly back and forth and Skye couldn't help but moan. Since his insides had changed, anal sex had reached a whole new level of sensation and right now the centaur seemed to be hitting every nerve ending at the same time.

"Look at that boys... think he may even like it," a voice said.

Skye wasn't surprised the guards were watching and maybe at some other time he'd be embarrassed but right now he was focused on breathing and surviving. Oh, so warm, and so deep and shit if he isn't also massaging my prostate with each thrust, shit no... that's not massage, he's grinding my prostate into submission. Shouldn't be so horny, shouldn't enjoy this, if he keeps doing that I'm going to cum. Skye squeezed his eyes shut, thankful that the pain had faded, but feeling a little queasy and light headed in between waves of pleasure. And while it couldn't compare to being with one of his mates, it was still pleasure. He could feel how hard he was and knew he was dripping his own pre-cum. The centaur started picking up his pace pounding harder and driving himself even deeper into Skye's prone body.

Skye cried out as his body released, giving him an orgasm that made him see stars. His balls seemed to continue pumping, emptying him of every last bit of his seed as the centaur's cock destroyed his ass. Skye wasn't sure, but he thought he might have passed out, but when the centaur's orgasm hit, he was very aware. He could feel the hot eruption inside, his gut felt full to bursting and when the cock finally eased its way out, Skye's whole body was shaking. He could feel something hot and wet running out of his ass, down his legs and dripping off his balls.

Oh god... I'm bleeding out just like the nymph. He ruptured something inside and now I'm going to die. Please God, don't let me die like this. I can't have found Garrett just to lose him. Skye lay his head back down and listened to the commotion around him. The centaur seemed to be rather upset as he came out of rut and realized he'd bred a man. The guards were getting him under control again and the fauns were coming over to Skye.

Kepper and Zed began releasing Skye from the restraints and when Skye tried to ask about the amount of blood he was losing, Kepper had put a finger to Skye's lips and shook his head.

"Hey you, furry, get over here," one of the guards called.

Skye heard Zed muttering as he left. Kepper was helping him stand and he could see the guards grab Zed while another one bent him over, pulling Zed's pants down.

"Let it go... there's nothing we can do," Kepper whispered.

"Kale. Go help get the dragon back to the cave," the guard behind Zed said - pulling out his massive dick. "I need to fuck goat-boy. Bet his ass is as good as his mouth."

"Why do I have to Boz? Why should you get the fun?" Kale complained.

"Cause I said so. Make it quick and you can have a turn when we're done. The boss won't be back until dark. We've got time."

"This one will be dead by the time I get him to the cave. Why not just shoot him and be done with it," Kale asked.

"Boss didn't give us the okay. If he bleeds out, it's not our fault. You want to be the one to explain it if the boss has other plans for the dragon?"

"Bastard," Kale muttered. "Come on healer. Let's make this quick." Kale grabbed Skye at the waist and threw him over his shoulder as he led Kepper back to the caves by his chain.

The pressure on Skye's abdomen was painful, he still felt bloated and full and each bounce gave him the feeling he was going to throw up. Fortunately, the return seemed much shorter than their trek out. Skye soon found himself back on the ground and chained to the wall again. Tani returned and offered him water before she grabbed rags to clean him up.

"No Tani, leave that please," Kepper said.

"But he's filthy, you want me leave him lying in his own blood?"

"Is he gone?" Kepper asked.

Tani sat still for a moment. "Yes, he's gone."

"We want him to look pitiful and hurt if the boss or other guards come... and it's not blood."

Skye perked up at that, while his head still felt like he was in a fog, 'not blood' sounded like it was a good thing. Then he felt Kepper's warm touch on his chest.

"Lie still. Here, I managed to grab these on the way back. Chew them, grinding them between your back teeth and swallow the juice, not the leaves," Kepper said.

Skye wanted to ask, but now his mouth was full of bitter leaves.

"It won't be quick, but in an hour or so they should help your body deal with the drugs. I saw what they gave the centaur when they were trying to calm him and I'm betting they used the same on you. May I check you for injury?"

Skye nodded. There were so many questions he wanted to ask but even if his mouth weren't full of leaves, he still had trouble forming words. Kepper's hands were warm and his touch gentle. He pressed on Skye's abdomen, then lifted and spread his legs checking his intimate places. It wasn't embarrassing so much as it reminded him of Garrett, that's whose touch he missed, whose hands he wanted on his body.

"I don't have enough light to see but I'd expect you have some abrasion and minor tears but I didn't feel anything worse and nothing you wouldn't be able to heal under normal conditions. You are going to feel rather bloated and messy for a while. Centaur's pump out an impressive amount of seed when they orgasm. It will take a while for your body to pass it all. That's what's leaking out of you, not blood. Remember, I put the paste inside you before we left? It was a mix of berries and leaves that turns everything bright red. It died the semen to look like blood, but it's still just centaur jiz."

Damn that's a lot of seed. Skye thought, relieved that he wasn't bleeding out. But what is this healing he keeps talking about?

"When they come back or if the boss checks on you, no matter how you feel, act sick and pretend to be out of it. I'm hoping they'll just leave you here when they take us. Probably got as much as you're going to out of those leaves, spit them into my hand. Okay, now try to rest and sleep if you can."

Skye didn't think he'd be able to sleep but it claimed him anyway and he came around with a start when he heard Tani's voice.

"They're coming."

"Well, well, well. Good job healer. You earned your keep. That centaur's worth a good number of credits. Too bad we had to lose the elf and those nymphs. Guess we're just lucky this dragon fell in our laps." The man knelt down and looked at Skye.

Skye hadn't been able to tell much in the lantern light and he tried to make sure his eyes were closed before the man got close. It or he, looked human, a big bear of a guy but nothing like several of the guards. He also had a familiar long blond, hair braid tied to his belt.

"How long?"

"Sir?" Kepper asked.

"He's bleeding out. How long does he have left?"

"I doubt he'll last until morning. Might as well just leave him."

"Good thinking, saves me the bother. Opteymo is going to be pleased with you, not only pretty and a healer - you got brains. Course I don't think that's what he plans on using," the boss said with a laugh.

"I don't understand," Kepper said.

"Sure you do. Your new owner likes a good show. Likes watching as he pairs different species, and with your big dick - he'll be keeping you busy. Expect he'll use you as a trainer for all the little ones he buys. Big package like that is perfect for breaking them in, heh? Maybe he'll use you on that cute little shifter. He bought her too."

Skye felt more than saw the boss stand and move away from him.

"But the dragon, that was the real gift, course it would have been better if he weren't bonded. What were the odds he'd try to shift just as we were looking for survivors? If he hadn't been glowing like a lantern I'm not sure we'd have found him. Yeah... we'll just leave him here. He'll be long dead by the time they find him. Sends a nice farewell message."

"Yes sir."

"Kale, you and Binny start prepping to get the slaves topside. Save the cages for last, we'll bring a cart down after we get all the ones who can walk out on their own. Ship should be here before too long, then we'll have to be quick getting them all loaded."

Skye cracked his eyes enough to see what was going on, Kale walked deeper into the caves while the other guard, Binny started moving cages farther out of the main pathway. Binny was a different race, Skye couldn't tell what color but his skin looked leathery and spotted with an odd pattern running down the side of his face and neck. He heard Kale returning.

"Healer, you need to dose that elf again. He's heaving his guts up. Don't want that shit all over me," Kale said with a growl. He unhooked Kepper's chain and led him back into the cave.

"You ready to start leading them up?" Binny asked.

"Not yet, remember? You watch the entrance Binny. Won't take me too long."

"You owe me for this Kale," Binny said as he walked up the tunnel toward the entrance.

"I told you I'd be back sweetie," Kale sneered as he grabbed Tani's arm and pulled her against him. "You don't have to say anything I know you missed me." He pulled her up, lifting her against his chest and kissing her forcefully, as his hand slid under her shift and between her legs. "You shifters are hornier than the nymphs. Damn, but you're almost dripping. Too bad you have to be a virgin, but I'm thinkin' you got another tight hole I can use, and you gave me all the lube I need."

Skye could hear Tani crying and struggled with what he could do. He sat up but was too weak to fight the guard and the incessant buzz still filled his head. I've got to do this Garrett, no matter what it does to me. I can't live with myself if I don't at least try to stop him. Skye gathered his courage and concentrated, reaching out with his mind as the pain began building. He wasn't going for elegance or finesse, just a quick blow. His head was now throbbing and he thought he might lose it if he didn't act quickly. He lashed out and then fell back as he gasped for breath.

Kale dropped Tani with a scream and fell to his knees clenching his head.

At that moment the nearby lanterns went out.

"Kale? Kale what's goin' on down there?" Binny called.

It took a moment but Kale staggered to his feet still clutching his head. "Something's here."

Tani moved back and crawled to Skye - he could feel her hands reaching for him then she pulled his head into her lap and started massaging his temples. "Thank you," she whispered.

The pain began to fade and Skye had a new sense of foreboding. It was like being a kid again and convinced there was something in the closet, but this time Skye was pretty sure it wasn't his imagination. He could feel the air move, and he sensed that something deadly was nearby. He sat up and pushed Tani behind him as he whispered. "Stay behind me."

The lanterns farther up the tunnel started going out one by one. "Binny?" Kale called out. There was a scream and a sharp crack followed by a thud that came from up the tunnel. "Binny... you okay?"

Skye felt a chill up his spine and felt terror, more than he ever had in his life. He could hear something breathing, a deep low growl and the sound of claws on stone.

"Don't move," Tani whispered directly into his ear.

Oh God, she probably heard it ages before I did. How am I supposed to protect her from... whatever that is?

He could hear rustling then a snap as a glow stick illuminated Kale's face, still contorted with pain. He held the large glowing stick out in front of him in one hand and his Earth-type gun in the other turning to check the area. "Who's there?"

A growl echoed in the tunnel making the hair on Skye's neck stand up and the chill go back down his spine. I think if I had any piss in me I'd have just lost it... The shadows are moving...

Kale gave a blood curdling scream and the gun went off, the shot echoing loudly. That was followed by some extremely unpleasant wet tearing and snapping sounds that fed Skye's fear. When the glow stick stopped waving frantically, it landed on the ground and rolled. In the strange glow Skye could see Kale's boot - with what remained of his foot and leg still inside. A shadow seemed to move just outside the light then all of a sudden the glow stick went out. The cave was pitch black.

Skye could feel Tani's breath on his shoulder and the press of her body against his back. He knew the creature was close by the sound of its breathing, then he felt the breath moving up his leg, the heat and moisture telling him it was sniffing him. He felt the huge muzzle push his legs apart and get up close and personal with his junk. When it moved up his body, Skye tried to adjust to block more of Tani and the creature gave a low rumbling growl.

"He saved me," Tani whispered.

Skye wanted to scream at her, it might attack, how could he keep her safe if it knew she was there?

The creature moved away. And then he heard more scuffling noises. One of the lanterns flared to life and Skye saw that there was a human shaped figure hunched where Kale had gone down. In the blink of an eye, that someone was kneeling next to him. A beautiful Norse God, with a chiseled face, and what Skye knew would be bright blue eyes and white blond hair if the light were better.

"Are you hurt Your Majesty?"

"Lord Eluf?" Skye rasped.

"Yes Your Majesty. We've come to rescue you. Can you walk?"

"You're not going to eat me, suck out all my blood or anything?" Skye knew that part of him was being irrational but with his vampire experience so far, he wasn't very trusting.

Eluf smiled and Skye felt a totally different kind of chill run up his spine.

"I would be honored sir, but understand I only take your blood or other... better things with your permission. Right now it is most important to get you out. Can you walk?'

"Not well, they drugged me. I'll need help."

"That must be some of what I smell. I will unlock and remove the chains and then we will help you. We'll be leaving through the caves. We found connecting tunnels that we can use to take you out, allowing us to avoid the battle at the cave entrance."

"Battle?" Skye asked.

"Yes, but we must hurry," Eluf said.

Eluf left the lantern with Skye and Tani as he moved off to unlock the cages and the other slaves. Tani helped some of the others out of the cages and disappeared for a few moments before returning to his side.

"It's time to go. The others have already started. Your friend and Kepper are leading them. I'll help you stand, you can lean on Chaz - it's too tight in here to ride but if you walk beside him we can steady you."

"Who is Chaz?" Skye asked as he struggled to get his legs under him. He was still wobbly but at least he was upright. The shadows nearby seemed to move and then a beast as large as a war horse moved in front of him. It was as black as the shadows and as it turned to look at him, Skye almost fell back to the floor. It sure wasn't a horse, the head was more like a dragon but with glowing blue eyes, a long serpentine tail and it walked on huge clawed feet.

"This is Chaz, put your arm over his back and hold onto one of the spines at the base. They're not sharp there."

Skye reached up and did as she asked, taking hold of one the barbed plates that ran from the beast's head down to his tail. The hide was smooth and almost velvety and extremely warm.

"We have to leave the lantern, it may draw attention or let them follow," Tani said as she extinguished the light.

Skye leaned against the beast and let them guide him forward into the darkness. Skye took some comfort in the fact that Tani wasn't terrified of the beast, though he was. He'd never seen anything so frightening in his life and now he had to hang onto it to escape. Skye stumbled many times but between Tani and the beast they kept him going. Finally when he didn't think he could take another step, they stopped to let him rest. Lord Eluf came back to check on him, and promised Skye he would be safe soon.

"We think from here, it may be better if you ride. The tunnels open up so there should be room and we need to move more quickly," Tani said.

"How... barbs," Skye asked.

"Oh he can retract them, you should think of it as an honor. I don't think he ever let anyone ride on him before."

After a few awkward attempts, Skye found himself on the beast. He had to lean forward and press his body against the beast's back or risk being knocked off or hitting his head on the low ceiling. When they began moving forward the rippling and tensing of the beast muscles, combined with the heat, was hypnotic and Skye found himself drifting... thinking about Garrett. There was something about the feel of the beast under him that made him think of being pressed up against Garrett's muscled back as they made love. Feeling his heat and his passion as his muscles rippled, Skye's cock sliding into Garrett and enjoying how amazing his body was, wrapped around him. Skye rubbed himself against the muscles and the heat getting lost in the feel...

There was a growl and a sudden jerk as they stopped. A low rumbling voice echoed in the tunnel. "Tell him he must stop."

Skye startled awake as he felt the rumble of the voice run through his body. He could hear Tani's voice and that deep rumbling continued but he couldn't catch the words.

"Mr. Dragon, Chaz said you need to stop rubbing against him, he says it makes it very difficult for him to walk and keep his focus on protecting you."

"Sure," Skye answered as he snuggled against the warm velvety hide and enjoyed the feel of the motion as they continued on. Skye's thoughts began to wander again. I wonder what kind of a beast this is. Could it be a type of were? If it were, that means it has a man form. That would be something to see. He's got to be huge and all muscles. I bet he'd be sexy, maybe dark like Taleel... wonder if his ass is as hot as Taleel's. I can just imagine, making love to him, a huge muscled beast of a man, feeling the heat of his body as it wraps around me, letting me feel his hot wet, channel as I slide inside, running my hands over his back and then take his man hood and begin caressing...

"Ow!" Skye yelped. It felt as if someone had just punched him in the gut.

"Mr. Dragon," Tani said trying to restrain her laughter. "He says you're doing it again and that he won't carry you if you don't stop. Your friend sent word back that we're almost out of the cave so we don't have too much farther to go."

"I promise I'll try to stay awake," Skye said. Almost out. Oh Garrett I can't wait to see you.

Skye could tell by the feel of the air more than what he could see that they traveled out of the cave. Then from the distance, the sound of gunfire and flashes of light. The air was hot, wet, and oppressive, and he felt vegetation brushing against him as they moved. But when he looked up there were no stars. Then as if someone threw a switch, the buzzing in his head stopped. Skye gasped with relief and then quickly tried to shield as the outside world came roaring back in like a tidal wave. And best of all he could feel Garrett again.

Garrett!!

I'm coming my love. I'm almost to you, hang on.

Skye began crying. He hugged the beast and buried his face in the heat of his hide as he was overwhelmed with the joy of being reconnected to his mate.

"Mr. Dragon?" Tani's voice broke through. "Mr. Dragon you need to get down now and maybe move into the clearing."

"Huh?" Skye lifted his head. He couldn't see Tani, but he could see that he was glowing brighter than the light stick.

"Mister, you're shifting and you'll squish Chaz if you change while you're on top of him."

"Yeah... right," Skye said as the beast squatted allowing him to drop to the ground.

"I'll help you," Lord Eluf said, suddenly appearing by the beast. He took Skye's hand. "I'm going to lead you to an open area. Hopefully it's big enough."

"Sorry, I can't see a thing," Skye muttered as he stumbled after him.

"This should be safe... others are coming," Eluf's voice said in the darkness.

Skye was feeling very strange. He sat on the ground and then lie back. His gut still felt bloated and he was getting warmer by the second. Maybe if I throw up I'd feel better. Then it hit, Skye felt like he's swallowed fire and he was immediately hyper aware of everything around him as the world spun.

Skye? Skye what's wrong? Garrett's voice echoed in his mind.

Skye wanted to answer but everything felt 'wrong', he opened his eyes and immediately closed them as he was hit with a wave of acrophobia. He tried again and while everything looked strange he was steady and solidly planted on the ground. Oh shit, oh shit, I'm a dragon. I think I better lie back down. It was at that point that Garrett burst into the clearing.

"Father Dragon! What the fuck? Skye..."

Skye opened his eyes and felt waves of joy and an overwhelming sense of protection for his mate. Garrett was here, and while Skye wasn't sure why, Garrett was in shock at the sight of him,

"Father Dragon Skye, you're... wow... magnificent."

With his dragon sight Garrett looked very small standing before him, completely hidden in his battle armor, but Skye knew without a doubt that this was his mate. He gave a loud roar, letting the world know Garrett was his. Magnificent? You wait, I haven't even got you naked yet... Skye sent letting his pent-up need drive his thoughts. He let his mind wrap around Garrett and showed him what he really wanted to do, he imagined taking Garrett's mouth to his, feeling every inch of his body, licking and sucking at all his most sensitive places before driving his hard manhood deep into Garrett - claiming his mate.

Skye... Skye... oh fuck...please...

Skye felt the heat building in Garrett, knowing he was bringing him wave upon wave of pleasure, he let the feelings flow through him as if they were his own and reveled in their bond. You are mine.

Garrett hung on, caressing Skye's snout as he gasped for breath, then slowly slid to the ground. Skye looked up, more armored men were coming into the clearing - he searched with his mind and found them to be friendly and two of them were his wing-mates.

Are you okay Garrett? Your thoughts are... foggy. And why are you on the ground?

Garrett slowly climbed back to his feet, removed his helmet and wrapped his arms across Skye's snout again and began rubbing his hands along the ridges. "Where did you learn to do that?"

I told you, it started a while ago. But I prefer doing it for real. And don't think I'm not going to either. I just wanted you to know I missed you, and why are you so small?

"Skye, I am the same size I've always been, you're just... well... huge."

"I'm fat?" Skye rumbled in indignation. The sound and depth of his own voice startling him.

Garrett laughed. "No love, but for a first time changeling, you are just magnificent. How do you feel?"

Skye had to think about it. My thoughts aren't muddy, nothing hurts, I don't feel bloated or even nauseous, though I am hungry, and maybe a little tired. I wonder if I'm ruined... that centaur had to have done some damage. I don't think we were built to take anything that big. "Scared and hungry."

"It's okay baby, I caught that. We'll go to the medics as soon as we get back and we'll get you food right away. I am so sorry. Please Skye I love you more than anything and we'll get through this."

Two of the armored troops had moved closer while the others formed an outward facing circle around Skye. Skye couldn't tell one from another in appearance but he could feel the difference from their thoughts. He sniffed the air and gave a low rumbling growl. "Come."

The guards approached and both removed their helmets. "You do that growl thing again and I guarantee I will," Mica said with a laugh. "Father Dragon Skye, you are the most beautiful dragon I've ever seen."

Skye snorted but still felt a warm glow from the compliment. Our Mica, a wing-mate and properly bound to us. Skye was taken aback by the new voice in his head but he couldn't argue. He let his love for Mica reach out and wrap around him like a hug.

Mica responded by leaning forward and kissing Skye's snout and rubbing the brow ridge like a familiar lover. Skye was surprised at how intimate it felt and let the low rumbling purr leak out.

"Don't do that Mica or we'll all be needing new uniforms," Fisk said.

Garrett laughed. "For some of us it's too late."

Skye turned to Fisk and sent a similar hug but that new voice was unhappy. We have not properly claimed this one. It must be a priority. Skye had no doubts what his dragon was saying, he'd carefully pushed those thoughts away whenever they'd raised their ugly head. No, we must. He doesn't deserve to be pushed away, has he not witnessed us taking Mica? He knows Jos and Feired have felt our magic, why is he untouched? Somehow in his dragon form, the perspective seemed different and Skye couldn't think of a good reason why he should argue and if he was honest, he could feel the self-doubt in Fisk. The feeling that he must not be worthy. Can't have that the voice chided.

"You may want to reach out to River. He was absolutely panicked and really wanted to come meet up with us but father forbid it and even put guards on him and Nik so they didn't sneak out."

Skye thought about it and could feel the connection, he reached down his bond and let his brother know he was safe and with Garrett. Then he did the same with Nik, Taleel, and Jerrick.

One of the other soldiers approached. "General Stansil says the area has been secured. They've captured or eliminated all of the combatants. He would have told you directly sir, but didn't want to interrupt your reunion."

Garret gave a nod. "Thank you. Can you check to see if the food is on its way?"

"Yes sir. One moment." The man turned away for a moment. "Yes sir, should be here any minute. Oh, and sir, General Stansil said they will check the area and make sure we aren't disturbed. The medics are seeing to the others and we'll get them transported back as soon as they've all been cleared."

"Garrett, the others from the skimmer, are they okay?" But as soon as Skye asked, he felt Garrett's shields go up.

"No Skye, the draga pilot was killed. Skye quit prodding my mind! Please let me tell you in my way, in my own timing. No jumping ahead. Jos was badly injured, Feired less so. Kwill was also badly hurt, but... we believe they will all recover. Jos and Kwill are already on a medical transport back to the city. Jos was unconscious and therefore, unable to shift. Feired was waiting to shift until the slavers were secured, General Stansil left guards with him so he's being cared for."

"Willow?"

"We need to trust your magic Skye. Willow was the hero of the day. He got all of them clear of the crash site and into hiding. He stabilized them and kept the slavers from finding them. He also managed, though I don't know how, to convince the fairies to bring a message to me and then lead us to him. He insisted on staying with Feired to make sure he was safe."

"But you think the others will be okay?"

"That's what the medics said - though I have no idea how long it will take or what's involved," Garrett answered.

Skye breathed a sigh of relief before he turned his head and peered into the dark, he could feel someone coming, Kleitos. Then he saw the form coming through the thick vegetation and getting clearance from the guards. Skye marveled at what he could see through his dragon eyes - not like daylight, more like infrared and everything had an odd hue. "Kleitos is here." Skye announced.

Garrett stood from where he was seated in front of Skye and prepared to greet his brother. Kleitos walked right past him, removed his helmet and then hugged Skye's snout. Pressing his forehead against Skye.

"Please don't scare me like that again Skye. I was so afraid for you," Kleitos said barely above a whisper.

"Kleitos..." Garrett began.

Kleitos turned and without warning swung his fist hitting Garrett in the jaw and knocking him off his feet. "You stupid dick-head! You EVER let him out of your sight again or let him get hurt and I'll rip your wing off and beat you senseless with it!! Then when it grows back, I'll damn well do it AGAIN!" Kleitos screamed. At which point he turned and started caressing Skye's brow.

Skye snorted and gave what amounted to a dragon laugh before Kleitos's attention had him purring. This he understood, as he was experienced with 'brothers'. "I've missed you Kleitos," Skye's voice rumbled.

"Are you okay Skye, do you have any pain, anything that didn't heal when you shifted?"

Skye tipped his head and pulled back enough to look at Kleitos. "What?"

"You didn't tell him? Father Dragon Garrett do you EVER think with anything but your dick?" Kleitos scolded.

This is amusing. I never saw this part of Kleitos, he's quite a scrapper and damn for being a quiet sensitive type he's got a backbone of steel.

Then that new voice added. His fire burns hot.

Sure does, so I wonder what Garrett didn't tell me...

"Skye what your fool mate must not have told you is that when we shift, our bodies accelerate healing, often fixing all but the worst injuries or damage. That type of healing still takes time but it's quick. After bonding your human form will also heal more quickly than before."

"So like Wolverine?"

Kleitos gave him a blank look.

Skye knew they watched Earth entertainment... "You know from 'X-MEN', comic book superhero, super healing..."

Kleitos laughed. "No, not quite, that would be miraculous. You just heal quickly, not fast enough to watch it happen, well except for when you shift but you can't watch that. And if you're too hungry, too tired, or have other complications you won't heal quickly even when you shift or you may not even be able to shift."

"No one mentioned that in my 'so you're becoming a dragon' class," Skye said.

"I'm sorry Skye. I promise I'll answer all your questions and I'll try to stay nearby over the next few weeks to help. Especially since some people aren't up to it," Kleitos said turning to glare at Garrett who was picking himself up off the ground.

"I thought he knew! Everyone knows dragons heal fast," Garrett objected.

"Kleitos were you helping with the other captives?" Skye asked, hoping he could avert any more brotherly issues.

"Yes, they've all been sent back to the Capitol."

"Did we lose anyone?"

"Yes Skye, I'm sorry. The slavers killed one of the captives when the troops first attacked before we had the barrier down. The centaur was badly injured as well, but we think he'll pull through. He still managed to take out two slavers before he went down. A few others are in pretty bad shape so we'll have to see."

"Who was killed?"

"I don't know his name, he was a young faun."

Skye just stared at Kleitos for a moment, letting the grief wash over him. Zed, I didn't know him, he never even really talked to me, and he had so much life ahead of him...

Garrett had come up and pressed his body against Skye's flank wrapping his arms around him. I'm so sorry Skye, sorry I wasn't there for you, sorry you had to go through more hell, and that you even had to see any of these horrors.

Skye turned to look towards the canopy of trees. "A storm is coming... quickly. How do I change back?"

"You can't Skye. For the first several shifts you can't control when it happens. It will probably be at least morning before you shift back to man-form," Kleitos said.

"I'll stay with you and the guards will remain," Garrett added.

"No point in them all being wet and miserable," Skye said.

"Skye, battle armor is waterproof. They won't feel a thing and besides, they will guard in shifts. If you spread your wing, Garrett can be completely protected, or he can put his helmet back on and it won't matter. And I think your food is here," Kleitos said.

A soldier approached pushing a hover cart with a large container, he pushed it up close to Skye then unfasted the seals and removed the lid.

"I never smelled anything so good. But I can't see... what is it? Even with my dragon sight it's just dark."

"It's dragon food. Just close your eyes and eat. Trust us when we say it is exactly what you need. When was the last time you ate Skye?" Garrett asked.

"Breakfast after you left."

"Goodness, no wonder he's hungry. Go ahead Skye, Garrett's right just close your eyes and eat."

Skye didn't know what it was but it tasted good and filled his empty belly. By the time he licked the container clean, the wind had picked up and thunder rumbled. He nudged Garrett. Now I'm really sleepy.

That's very normal. The first few changes you don't do much more than sleep and stretch a bit. Do you mind if I sleep next to you? I'd really like to stay close.

Skye wasn't quite sure how to adjust, he'd never had this form but he imagined that if he curled up like a dog, Garrett would be well protected - so that's what he did. He nudged Garrett into the crevice between his rear leg and his belly and then wrapped tail and head around him, finally spreading one wing so it completely covered his mate.

I never imagined I'd be doing this love. The reverse, yeah... but to be wrapped up and snuggled into a dragon that's not your parent, wow. You're so warm and your scales are so smooth. Will you give me grief if I leave the helmet off? I love the smell of you...

And I you, though I can't get much through your suit. I also thought I'd be the one curled up beside you - when you first told me you were a dragon. But you know, I still haven't seen your dragon.

I promise, soon. There's not room for both of us here... and sorry to disappoint you, but I'm not as big. Close, but Skye you are truly amazing, I can't wait to see you in the light. You sort of blend in almost like camouflage.

That's cool. I'm sure you're much prettier, just like you are in human form.

I doubt it and I and several other dragons I know strongly disagree. But you need to sleep now. I'm here and we'll protect you.

No, I'm protecting you and no one is getting near you. Though personally, I'm not crazy about you in armor. I'd rather have you snuggled up against me naked. Skye sent as he laid his head on his tale. My tale, shit... I have a tale and... it's awesome.

Skye slept soundly comforted by the smell of his mate and the sounds of his breathing. He woke before Garrett, somehow knowing that Garrett would need to rise soon - and he did, nature calling.

The sun was up and shining into the clearing where he lay, warming his scales and making him want to stretch. He stood tall then tried to extend his wings but there wasn't enough room, so he did the left wing then moved and stretched the right. Skye looked up at the deep blue of the sky, If I jumped I could clear the canopy and then really stretch...

"Skye! NO!"

Garrett's voice startled him and he looked at his mate in confusion. "Why not?"

"You're not ready. Honest Skye, you need to take this slowly."

Skye really wanted to argue but he started feeling really warm and then the world sort of tilted and blurred before he found himself eye-to-eye with Garrett. Skye felt a little dizzy and started to wobble but Garrett caught him and pulled him into his arms.

"You should be naked," Skye growled before kissing Garrett.

"Yeah... but we'd never get home," Garrett rasped when Skye released his mouth.

"I don't mind. As long as I'm with you." Skye paused just reveling in the feel of Garrett and being held. "The change... it didn't hurt, and there was no warning."

"Nah... first few times are like that, not that it ever hurts but you'll gradually gain control and have a better sense of when it's coming. By the way, I was right," Garrett said still holding Skye.

"I thought we had an agreement that I'm always right?"

Garrett grabbed the back of Skye's head and pulled him in for another kiss. Garrett's tongue slid between Skye's lips and danced with his tongue before making love to his mouth. Filling him with heat and desire. The heat of the kiss went straight to Skye's cock, pressed hard against Garrett's body armor.

"Okay... you can be right sometimes." Skye paused really frustrated that the only part of Garrett he could touch was his face. "So, about what?"

"You're a much prettier dragon."

"Yeah... I understand where they got the saying 'love is blind'. I think I'll hold off on buying that one. You and Mica aren't very objective. You sure you don't want to get out of this nasty armor?"

"Want to? Absolutely. But not a good idea. Let's get you some clothing before all these nice soldiers get too uncomfortable." Garrett gave a sideward glance. You may not have noticed but since you changed back, the lust quotient has gone up remarkably.

I was hoping that was you.

Yes and every other dragon nearby. You really haven't noticed all of them stealing looks - you haven't felt their lust or picked up on the thoughts?

I'm shielding pretty tightly and all I can really think about right now is you.

Huh. I like that.

"Your Majesty. A blanket to keep you warm until you have a chance to dress." Fisk said draping it around Skye's shoulders.

"Thanks. Sorry I didn't hear you approaching."

"You might have been preoccupied sir," Fisk responded but Skye picked up the slight bit of envy. "The duffel has a set of your clothing and boots."

• Scene 2 *

"I'm getting impatient Garrett," Skye said as he entered the infirmary, following Mica.

"They just want to make sure you're okay."

"Well it's not what I want!" Skye turned and glared at his mate. If I have to wait much longer, I'm going to find a closet, push you in and get what I want by force. We need to have sex NOW! I'm tired of waiting and I already feel like my dick's gonna burst and it darn well better be inside you when it does.

Garrett's left eyebrow raised and a rakish smile lit his face. You saying you want me?

You're gonna pay for that... Skye sent as he saw Mica greet the stranger standing guard next to Christos. Obviously Mica knows him. Skye thought as he approached. The guy was a couple inches shorter than Skye with a muscular, athletic build and dark short-cropped hair. When Skye got close, the man saluted - fist to his chest.

"Your Majesty. Lieutenant Corbin sir."

"I don't think we've met."

"No Sir. Colonel Devroe assigned me Sir."

"I recommended him Your Majesty. I've known Corbin for years," Mica said.

"Pleased to meet you Corbin," Skye responded reaching out his hand. Skye let his shields down enough to scan him. And felt his cock go just a bit harder when he felt the man's heat as his magic flared. Again, really. Well... Darius said I had to pick more guards - I guess he'll have to be one of them. But even worse was the small moan Corbin made in response to his touch. Skye also noted the dilating pupils and accelerated breathing. Somehow he knew if he looked down he's see the man's uniform straining - so he didn't.

"Do you know how Jos is doing?" Garrett asked.

"They don't tell us such things Your Majesty," Corbin responded. "He's in the second pod, the Psion is in the one on the right."

"Your Majesties," a voice called from behind.

Skye turned to see Pyros, the medic he'd seen just days before. "How are they Pyros?"

"Christos is finally making good progress. I'd say we should be able to send him home tomorrow or the day after at the latest. Your guard is doing much better as well. I expect he should be out of the pod by morning. He lost a lot of blood and had several puncture wounds in addition to some broken bones. He's stabilized so if we can get his blood count back up, shifting should deal with the rest."

"And Kwill?"

"Probably two or three days at least. The nanobots are busy and we're making repairs as fast as his system can handle it, but it takes time. He will fully recover though, I assure you. Are you ready? We should do a complete scan."

"Yeah, let's get it over with," Skye said climbing up on the table. He lay back and waited for the equipment to start. He felt himself rise and levitate off the table as the lights danced across him. Oh God, please let everything be okay, don't let the centaur have messed things up for us.

"Huh? Give me a moment your majesty, the machine seems to be acting up." Pyros took a few minutes making adjustments and the lights started up again. "Excuse me," he said leaving the room.

"Did you try the reset..." Skye heard a second voice.

"I did," Pyros answered.

"No Pyros, this looks right, from everything I've read. Let me restart the process just to make sure. My apologies Your Majesty. Just erring on the side of caution. I'm Thaket, the senior medic." Skye lay still as they repeated the process again. He caught Garrett's eye as he waited. I hope you're ready. When we get somewhere private, I expect you to be naked.

"We're terribly sorry for the inconvenience Your Majesties, you can jump down if you like. We'll be with you in a moment," Thaket said.

Skye... what's going on? Did you try and read them - they seem worried or at least confused.

No, Kwill warned me and I've found it to be true - trying to read someone's mind can be misleading when you're not asking direct questions or haven't been connected for an extended period. You get thoughts that are out of context, you don't know if they're thinking of what they found with you, the patient they saw this morning, or that horrible case last week. They might be thinking worst case scenarios, not what they actually found.

Well that sucks. I mean it makes sense...

They checked on each of their friends and waited only a few minutes before Pyros and Thaket joined them.

"Well?" Skye asked.

"It appears that you have experienced some additional changes - most likely as a result of your first shift. Not bad or dangerous, there is nothing 'wrong'."

"Why does that make me feel like there's a big 'but' coming?" Skye asked.

"Please bear with me, I know you were concerned, but you have no internal damage from the altercation with the slavers. From what we can see, you're as good as new. Prince Skye has completed all the normal bond-mate changes, as we've said before, that includes metabolism changes, increased nerve endings and nodules in his anal passage, an expandable womb and organs to support carrying a dragonling. Because of having a dragon form, he also has grown the additional organs for breath weapons and he is carrying eggs."

Well the no damage part's a relief, but what does he mean I'm carrying eggs?

"You mean like a born dragon?" Garrett asked in disbelief.

"Yes."

But wait there's more... you also get this set of ginsu knives Skye thought as he tried to comprehend what this meant to his future.

"So if Skye were bonded to a human, he could impregnate him?" Garrett asked.

"Yes. But it's irrelevant given that you've already bonded. Pyros was not aware that having a dragon form brought this change, I only know because I've been researching since we learned of your condition. This is 'normal' for a human with a dragon form."

"So does this mean we can or can't have dragonlings like most bonded couples?" Skye asked.

"No. You are fully equipped to carry a dragonling to term Prince Skye. Actually you test as being extremely fertile. You also have the ability to conceive and produce a fertilized egg that could be transferred to another."

"And all this means?"

"You're in great health and have nothing to worry about. However, you may want to avoid any doctors not used to dragons. Being a human-dragon hybrid would make things... complicated."

• Scene 3 *

Skye had enough patience to let Mica pull the door closed. "How did you manage this? Not one person stopped us, no family, no Dillon..." Skye asked.

"Thank Pater. He made sure -"

Skye pinned Garrett against the wall, capturing his mouth. Enjoying the feel of his lips, the heat and taste of his mate. Sky growled and moved his body against Garrett's, rubbing up and down, very aware of how hard they both were as their bodies met. Skye slid his hands around Garrett's back lifting his shirt and feeling the heat as he touched bare skin, the fire of his passion making Garrett utter small moaning sounds.

Skye ripped the shirt away and ran his hands over the strong muscles, enjoying how he made his mate react. He kissed down Garrett's neck licking and sucking at the beating pulse he could feel under the warm skin. Skye kissed and sucked, making Garrett thrust against him. Skye slid a hand down and grabbed the meat of Garrett's muscled ass and pulled him tight. Squeezing and kneading the globe of his ass as he rubbed against him, up and down, stroking Garrett's erection with his own body. I've been thinking of what I wanted to do with you almost every moment we've been apart...

Please Skye...

Skye lowered his mouth to one of the large, firm nipples and began sucking as his hands worked around and into Garrett's pants, pushing them down as he slid fingers along the hot skin. Garrett was moaning now, his nipple giving up its sweet milk and Skye ravaged it. He moved to the other and as he did, managed to free the huge throbbing cock. It was as hard as Skye had ever felt it and tucked up tight against Garrett's abs, the top already slick with pre-cum. Skye pushed the pants a little lower and slid his hands up Garrett's thigh to his heavy balls and gave them a gentle squeeze - he then moved to the base of the thick cock and squeezed again, then gently ran his fingers up the underside barely touching until he teased the frenulum. He then wrapped his palm around the glans, spreading the pre-cum. "Mine!" He growled

Garrett whimpered and pulled Skye's head back into a kiss as his tongue searched out Skye's.

Skye took back control and sucked in Garrett's tongue then began exploring his mouth enjoying the taste of him, the hot wet mouth and the small sounds rumbling up. That new voice was prodding, pushing him to take Garrett to let his magic pour into Garrett and fill him. Skye paused a moment to catch his breath, a little unnerved at the voice in his head and the overwhelming need. He picked Garrett up as if he were a child and carried him to the bed. He tossed him down and then pulled off what remained of Garrett's clothes.

"Skye? What's gotten into you? You-"

Skye ended Garrett's questions as he captured his mouth and ran his body up and against him trying to put as much of his own skin against Garrett's as he could. Their hard cocks trapped between them, Skye rubbed and squirmed feeling the slick lube leak from Garrett has his little moans continued.

He pushed Garrett's arms out to his side and ran his hands along the hot skin, feeling the powerful muscles under the surface, but they weren't as strong as Skye's and he held his mate down as he licked and bit down Garrett's neck to his shoulder, down his arm, taking his hand and licking and sucking at the digits before moving back up to his arm pit. He buried his face in the warm flesh and inhaled deeply. Skye adjusted himself so Garrett's thick cock would rest against his crack and he started sliding up and down against him, making him squirm.

"Skye... please, enough teasing," Garrett pleaded.

Skye teased Garrett's cock a bit more then slowly licked down his chest, circling the large powerful pecs, teasing the swollen, leaking nibs with his tongue before tracing the cleft down the center of his abs. He tongued Garrett's belly button then moved down, licking and biting at the Adonis belt that led right to the prize. Skye looked up and caught Garrett's eyes - they were dilated so wide the pupils were almost gone. He had a desperate and almost frantic expression.

Skye smiled, looked down at Garrett's huge cock and licked his lips.

Garrett gave a pitiful moan.

Skye licked up the ridge on the underside then took the glans in his mouth, savoring the sweet taste of his mate - watching his face the whole time. I think I'm finally getting to him, let's see what this does. Skye went down on Garrett, taking the cock deep into his throat in one swift swallow,

Garrett cried out and lifted his body off the bed.

Skye could feel a climax already building in Garrett. The combination of their separation, the relief of having Skye back with him, his need and having Skye take total control had pushed Garrett to the edge, and quickly. Skye eased the thick cock out of his mouth. Though he hated to stop, he had other plans in mind. He moved down and began lapping and licking at Garrett's balls, kissing and tickling his thighs then in one swift movement, he flipped Garrett on to his stomach.

Garrett let out a cry of frustration, followed by a deep moan as Skye drove his face in between the dark gold mounds of Garrett's ass and forced his tongue into the hot, little hole. Skye licked and sucked while he kept a firm grip on Garrett's hips. He paused and pulled Garrett's cock back and licked it, noticing the stream of jiz starting to leak. He sucked it clean then returned to his hole.

"Skye please. Can't take anymore just fuck me already! I want you inside me!"

Skye felt an odd nudge from that voice, reminding him of what Garrett had done to him once upon a time. Skye smiled to himself and tried... oh holy shit! He could feel his tongue sliding deep into Garrett filling him, the little nubs sucking at him.

Garrett gasped as his body began to shake.

Skye continued and began working his tongue in and out, swirling it around - surprised at how sweet Garrett tasted, how good he felt to Skye's tongue and then it was clenching him, squeezing and Skye felt Garrett's first anal orgasm. When the shaking finally stopped, Skye withdrew and bit and licked at the opening, eliciting small whimpers from his mate.

"Now you're ready."

Skye lifted Garrett's ass and pushed himself in with one long driving stroke. Garrett was still tight and his body trembled as Skye slid deep.

"Holy fuck!" Garrett cried and his body began to convulse and tremble, squeezing and stroking Skye as another orgasm took him.

Skye leaned down and licked down Garrett's back as he began sliding in and out slowly. He reached out with his mind, he could feel what Garrett was feeling and it was like his whole world consisted of the tight channel wrapped around Skye's cock. To Garrett it was huge and every movement brought shudders of pleasure. Skye pulled back enough to think and then took a different approach.

Skye imagined himself taking Garrett in his mouth again, taking the huge cock he loved so much deep in his throat, then easing out and teasing the sensitive glans with his tongue. Garrett was moaning loudly now so Skye added another layer, sucking and biting at each of his swollen nipples.

Garrett gasped and started making sounds Skye had never heard before - but they didn't sound bad. So he lifted his shields just enough and was almost undone. If he hadn't snapped them back up, he'd have already orgasmed and shot his load. The sensations were... mind blowing. Someday I want to try though... that would feel so awesome. But he got enough to know Garrett was okay, even if not in any control of his rational mind.

Skye started fucking Garrett hard and fast driving himself in while he continued using his magic to hit every one of Garrett's erogenous zones. The high from being fucked was like a continual, ongoing orgasm and Skye knew the semen was running out of Garrett in a steady stream - even if he hadn't technically shot a load.

Garrett was gasping and moaning loudly, just about at the peak and so was Skye. Skye felt his own orgasm building and pulled Garrett up against him, wrapping his hand around Garrett's leaking manhood and turning his head to him so they could kiss. As Skye reached the peak, he dropped his shields and let them each feel everything the other was sensing. His body exploded in a powerful, all body orgasm and he could feel his seed pumping into Garrett's flutter, more than it could handle and Garrett's juice was spilling over Skye's hand and arm as he held him. Skye let the energy that built inside him slide down Garrett's throat, filling his body with his love and his power. He could feel the heat like a furnace engulfing both of them and he squeezed his eyes closed at the blinding light.

Skye collapsed against Garrett's back, his cock still buried deep inside. It felt like his body was still pumping. But it was difficult to think and he was so warm... He opened his eyes and realized they were both glowing brightly. He reached out to Garrett, who seemed to be barely conscious, but very happy.

Skye withdrew and wrapped himself around Garrett for a hug, then flipped him onto his back and began kissing and licking, capturing all the spilled seed. He took Garrett into his mouth and reveled in the taste and feel of his mate. I don't think I could ever get enough of you my love... so good.

Holy fuck Skye... what did you do? I'm still getting little aftershocks. That was the most incredible sex... ever.

Skye smiled and leaned down and kissed Garrett, slowly and gently. He savored the soft lips the heat and taste of his mate and shared some of the cum he'd captured. He could tell Garrett was losing the battle, his body so sated it wanted to sleep.

Skye wrapped himself in his robe and curled up in one of the big chairs, watching Garrett. He is so beautiful. So peaceful, and to think he's mine. Skye thought getting a shiver. Garrett still had a huge smile on his face, the sheet was tangled around his legs but most of the muscled glowing, golden body was in view. What is happening to me Garrett? I'm not sure I even know how I did... what we did. The energy, magic, whatever it was - that has never happened before. Yet, it seemed so right... so natural.

The other voice in his head spoke up. We satisfied our mate, what's to know?

Garrett and I are going to need to talk. I don't understand what's happening to me and this new voice... and why am I still so horny. If you were awake I'd do it all again.

Skye decided to distract himself. It was late into the night but he wondered if someone might still be awake. He sat back, closed his eyes and let his mind wander... Garrett is sound asleep, so are River, Nik, and Kleitos. Next he felt Jerrick and pulled back. Okay a little awkward. Skye thought with a blush, then heard Jerrick.

Skye... everything okay? The voice asked and though it wasn't as strong or clear as Garrett, he had no trouble hearing it or feeling the emotions that came along.

I'm sorry Jerrick. I really, really didn't mean to intrude. I was just... I don't know, checking in on people. And anyway, how can you talk mind to mind?

I don't know... I'm just thinking what I would say. I felt you, just like you'd walked into the room. I am so glad you're okay little sparrow. You're still full of surprises, aren't you?

Well go back to Taleel. I promise not to intrude again.

He sends his love and said you are welcome to intrude any time you want.

Skye pulled back feeling really uncomfortable. Well shit, that never happened before. Though it was sort of cool. He let his mind wander again and found Mica also asleep, he also found Kwill - but he felt strange - much deeper than sleep. Then Skye felt a little shiver and could almost see Dillon look up. He was awake and there was no doubt in Skye's mind, Dillon had felt his touch.

Well shit. Skye stood up and walked over to Dillon's door and knocked gently. While they had moved to Garrett's larger suite, its set up was very similar and Dillon still had a room off of the vestibule.

"Come in."

"Can I bother you?" Skye asked.

"Of course Your Majesty. Do you need me to get something for you?" Dillon asked. He was in bed but sitting up, looking at a tablet like device. At the moment it was the only light in the room.

"No, I couldn't sleep. Guess you couldn't either?"

"No, I tried but I ended up sleeping in the skimmer most of the way back from the mountains."

"What are you doing?" Skye asked.

"Reading," Dillon said then, "Zeus, turn lights on low."

"About what?" Skye asked walking over and sitting on the edge of the big bed. Now that there was more light, Skye could see that Dillon's upper body was naked and the lower half covered by the sheet. But most noteworthy was the obvious tent at his crotch.

"You'll laugh..."

"No seriously, I'm curious."

Dillon let out a sigh. "Jerrick calls it 'gay erotica' he said he got some new stuff on their last trip to Earth. He thought I might enjoy it."

"And do you? I can't say I ever read any or honestly that I even knew it existed. What's it called?"

"Yeah, though I like some stories more than others. You promise you won't laugh at me?"

"Promise."

"This one is called 'Butt Pirates in Space', it's a collection."

Skye had to try really hard not to laugh, but he had promised.

"I know, but some of them are... really sexy. I'm really glad you're back and that you you're okay. Though when you can visit, I think you'll really like the place in the mountains."

"Garrett said we'd try again once everyone's well."

"Your Majesty... can I ask what happened? There was a point when you really thought you were going to die..."

"Please Dillon, stop with the 'Your Majesty' stuff, but how'd you know?"

"We felt it, if Garrett hadn't been able to hear you and tell us what was going on I think Mica and I would both have gone nuts from worry."

"What? What do you mean you felt it and how could Garrett hear me? I was totally cut off."

"I don't know how to explain it. Just like when I felt you brush against me before you came to the door. I could feel you and when you got really upset or emotional I could feel that too. Garrett was freaking out, he could hear you just like normal but couldn't make you hear him. There were a couple times he just grabbed onto us and hugged us tight. It didn't seem to effect Fisk, but Mica and I both felt you."

"Well that's awkward, guess I'm going to have to explain some things. I was sort of hoping I could forget. I'm guessing it was when they used me for the centaur. I didn't think I could survive taking something that... big."

Dillon's eyes went wide. "A centaur! A centaur in your... oh goodness, they're huge!"

"Tell me. But no damage, medics say I'm fine."

"That must have really hurt!" Dillon said, the disbelief clear in his voice.

"Uhm... actually no. There was a faun, guess he knew about medicine, the right leaves and stuff and he... well there wasn't too much pain. Not that it didn't feel weird, but my body sort of liked it and shit if he didn't get me off."

Dillon was speechless but the wet spot on the sheet covering his erection told a whole different story. "So, do you want to go back to reading... or... do you think maybe we could try some of the stuff and see how right they got it?"

"Sir?"

Skye moved in close, he gently took the tablet from Dillon and set it on the night stand then leaned in and kissed him - running his tongue across Dillon's lips.

Dillon kissed back and opened his mouth to Skye's tongue, his hands finding their way inside the robe to pull Skye close.

"Personally, I think you'll find the real thing more rewarding," Skye said as he stripped off the robe and threw it to the side. He pulled the sheet back and straddled Dillon, putting a hand behind his head, threading his fingers through the silky auburn hair and pulling Dillon in for another kiss.

Dillon's body was warm and responsive, his skin as smooth as silk under Skye's touch. Skye ran his hands down Dillon's chest, lightly teasing the pale pink nipples and watching them harden as Dillon's breathing quickened and his kissing became more intense.

Skye adjusted himself and let the slender hard cock slide up his crack, he slid up and down and then gripped Dillon and guided him in. He was still aroused from the sex with Garrett and Dillon slid in nicely. Skye expected things to feel looser given how much smaller Dillon was than Garrett, but his body was snug and he could feel the veins and ridges in Dillon's cock as it slid inside.

"Oh wow... it's so tight... and hot," Dillon gasped.

"You feel really good Dillon. I'm sorry it has taken so long..." Skye leaned in and captured Dillon's mouth again as he began sliding up and down on the hard dick, letting it rub and tease his insides. Skye somewhat expected that other voice to have some comment or dialogue but so far, it was staying silent. Guess he's happy with what I'm doing.

"Skye... could we... would you mind if I was on top?"

"Absolutely not, and get to see you sliding inside me... oh yeah."

Skye rolled onto his back and spread his legs. Dillon knelt and just stared down at Skye.

"How could you ever think that you're not beautiful... you don't need dragon mojo Sir. I can't imagine anyone turning you down."

"Shit, you heard that too!"

"Garrett did. He got really angry and told us 'cause I don't think he could believe you thought it." Dillon gently aligned himself and slid in, then leaned forward and kissed Skye while he took him. "I think you're the sexiest man on Draga."

"Please Dillon, harder and faster. I want to feel you cum inside me."

Dillon obliged and Skye reached out with his mind caressing Dillon's body and imagined himself taking Dillon from behind as Dillon pile drove Skye's ass. Skye grabbed on to those silky ass cheeks and pulled Dillon against him - forcing him to slam harder and deeper into his ass. Skye could feel their orgasms building, almost to the point of no return. He moved a hand from Dillon's soft firm ass to the back of his head and pulled his mouth tightly against his own.

Skye swallowed the moans of pleasure and readied himself, then it hit - he felt is body pumping out a load while Dillon's hard cock was squirting his hot jiz deep inside Skye's gut. Skye held Dillon's mouth against his own as he tongue fucked him then let his magic slide down Dillon's throat as his tongue expanded and slid with it.

Dillon struggled for just a second as he felt Skye's tongue filling his throat, but then the fire of the magic hit and the only thing he could concentrate on was his orgasm, his mind-blowing, overwhelming, all encompassing, explosion of pleasure. He could swear Skye had managed to fuck every nerve in his body.

Skye helped Dillon over onto his back as he gasped for breath. His body was still shaking, his cock still leaking his sweet seed and his eyes had rolled up to stare blindly into who knows where. Dillon was glowing as brightly as Garrett had.

Skye kissed him gently then licked up his own seed still clinging to Dillon's smooth, pale body. He worked his way down and took Dillon's still leaking member into his mouth and gently sucked it clean before moving on to his balls.

Dillon was whimpering in pleasure as Skye finished and pressed his body against him. "So was that as good as your stories?"

Dillon tried, but he couldn't seem to get the words out. He tried nodding and then Skye shifted and another aftershock took him, Skye's hot body rubbing against his overly sensitive manhood. He could feel his body struggling to pump out more, but he wasn't sure he had any left. He was surprised as he heard himself whimper. A hot wet mouth had just taken him in again - sucking, and hot fingers teasing his hole, opening him up. Dillon wasn't sure if he wanted to scream, or cry but then he felt Skye in his head. He felt the heat and the lust and how much Skye wanted him, how pretty he thought he was... "Please, Skye. Please fuck me..." Dillon begged as he realized there was nothing in the universe he wanted more.

End Chapter 17

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