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Dancing with the Dragon: CH 4: Bonding, Copyright 2015 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 4: Bonding by Tripp Savidge
"Look at his face, his skin is pale and he has terrible dark circles under his eyes," Garrett said as he held Skye.
Jerrick squeezed by Taleel. "Come on Garrett, let's get him below. Taleel please open a pod."
Garrett lifted Skye like he was a child and followed them down to the lower level. Taleel punched in commands and one of the cocoons pivoted, going from vertical to horizontal and then opened up.
"That's it, lay him down. Taleel give me the med kit. Then take Garrett up and get him calmed down."
"My goodness, what happened to you little sparrow? I can see why Garrett is so smitten, you are beautiful." Jerrick talked as he started the scanner and put in a security override as he connected with the Empire's system. "Sorry sparrow, but this could be important and we need to record everything. So I'm making sure all your vitals and scans go directly to the military." Jerrick activated a virtual screen and began at the top of Skye's head, he got as far as the neck. "Damn, is that what I think... sure is. System - prepare nanobots for repair of anomaly one. What a mess. He continued to scan and stopped above Skye's left nipple. System - repair of anomaly two." Jerrick went to the control panel, opened a small cabinet and removed a syringe. He lifted Skye's head slightly and started to squeeze the fluid into Skye's mouth. "Come on Sparrow, you need to swallow. That's it, this will help. System, complete full blood scan." Jerrick watched the myriad of displays as the data popped up onto the virtual screen. "Okay. We got this." He went to the side of the med cocoon and started typing in a series of commands, then opened the side panel and withdrew a long tube, he put it to the back of Skye's hand and pressed another button. The tube glowed and then attached itself to Skye. Almost immediately the tube filled with dark red fluid flowing into Skye.
Jerrick watched as Skye's eyes fluttered then tentatively opened. Showing like beautiful blue pools.
"You'll start feeling better soon, I promise."
"Am I dead? Are you an angel?" Skye slurred.
Jerrick laughed. "Oh goodness, not even close little sparrow. I guarantee all my friends would say I'm much more like a devil."
"A beautiful devil..." Skye sighed and closed his eyes.
"Jerrick? We need an update or someone is going to totally lose it!" Taleel yelled.
Jerrick went to the ramp and called up. "Yes, he's hurt bad and in sad shape but he'll recover. Just may take be a bit. Someone has really worked him over."
"I'll kill them, I will fuckin' kill them all," Garrett shouted. That was immediately followed by Taleel's rational arguments on talking Garrett down.
Jerrick returned to Skye's side and began scanning again. "Goodness little sparrow, I believe you have captured the big bad dragon's heart. I've never heard or seen him this upset."
Jerrick removed Skye's socks and then began unfastening his pants. "Sorry guy but I can't examine what I can't see." He pulled the pants off and threw them aside.
"Oh my. I do believe you are going to test my control little sparrow." Jerrick ran the scanner down one leg then the other and then moved to the groin. "Oh dear. System prepare nanobots for repair of anomaly three. Sorry sweetie but I need to see under here."
Skye was vaguely aware of someone lifting his balls. Oh not again. Just get it over with. He thought and lifted his legs and spread himself.
"Holy fuck. Okay we can do this. Oh dear... you poor sweet thing. My goodness is it getting warm in here or what? System repair anomalies four and five. Whew, uhm, you can put your legs down okay?"
Skye wasn't sure what was going on but he thought he understood and put his legs back down. He tried opening his eyes again and took in the man who was looking down at him. "Wow you are beautiful," Skye whispered. The man had long deep auburn hair in tiny braids and dark coppery skin, with beautiful warm brown eyes. His face was as chiseled and handsome as Garrett and Taleel. He has really nice muscles. Skye thought to himself and then his eye traveled down to the crotch just visible over the edge of bed. "Wow that is an awesome cock, so big and hard," Skye whispered, not even realizing he said it out loud.
"Yeah, well... Oh my you are a treasure aren't you? Skye if you can hear me, I'm going to close the med cocoon so the nanobots can do their work. You rest and everything will be just fine."
Jerrick made his way up the ramp and tried to regain his composure.
"Well?" Garrett asked standing.
"Sit down. This is likely to take some strategy and planning. First, he's going to be okay but he may have some emotional scars to work through."
"What do you mean?" Garrett asked standing again.
"Sit down Garrett. I need a moment to process."
Taleel laughed. "Yeah, Skye can do that to you."
"And you train this kid every day for hours?"
"Yup."
"Father Dragon Taleel, you must have incredible control, I don't think I'd make it."
"Who do you think is going to finish his education?" Taleel challenged.
"Fuck no."
"What is it, what have you not told me?" Garret asked looking at Taleel.
"Uhm, there's no real polite way to put it Garrett. There's something about Skye that just breaks down all my defenses and I'm guessing Jerrick had the same reaction."
"My god Garrett, that boy is like sex on a stick. It is not that he's just beautiful, I've never had a reaction like that to anyone. The boy was barely conscious and did he ask if he'd be okay? No, he said I was beautiful and then said I had an awesome cock and well at that point... I don't even think he realized he was talking out loud."
"It's true Garrett. I know when we're training he spends half his time watching my crotch which of course just makes me more horny."
Garrett smiled. "For being a little homophobic, he is truly a spectacular lover."
"That did not help," Jerrick said.
"So what's wrong with him?" Garrett asked.
"Biggest issue is blood loss. He was in seriously bad shape. I found scarring under the skin on his neck, his pectoral area around his nipple and on his penis. There was no visible scarring on the skin so care was taken to hide the feedings."
"Wait, you said on his cock?"
"Yes, he'd been fed on a number of times at the root of his cock. He had some trauma to his testicles and overall irritation for repeated exposure to a skin toxin. I think we all know what causes that. I found traces of the tar-like substance on some of the pubic hair. He also had abrasion and some cuts and bruising in and around his anus. Someone has been using him for some very rough sex."
"Father Dragon no," Garrett whispered as tears streamed down his face. "He's so innocent. Why would someone hurt him?"
Taleel put his arm around Garrett's shoulder. "You know why. We knew this could happen again and they likely don't think you'll discover. We should expect they'll try to take him soon."
"Do you think he was glamored?" Garrett asked.
"It's most likely. We can ask but he wouldn't be able to tell you. Just realize this is likely going to play absolute havoc with his self-esteem and confidence. You'll need to help reassure him."
"He's already so fragile and he has no self-confidence," Garrett protested.
"If he were bonded that would resolve a lot of the issues. He couldn't be glamored and whatever glamor was put on him would fade. He'd also know for sure that you loved him and wouldn't have to ask for reassurance," Taleel said.
"True, it would also make him stronger and help his constitution. Any of the big changes will take too long to help now but it may be enough to help him get through. Do you think your father would allow it?"
"I have no idea Jerrick. I've never heard of bonding being done like this. It is usually the big dramatic ceremony and guests and invitations and... well you know," Garrett said.
"We're still within the planets communication hub. Let me ask him. I need to report this anyway, all the details are already on record."
"Do you know who raped him?" Garrick asked the look of horror clear in his eyes.
"I have submitted the DNA for analysis. I haven't requested a match but I'm sure it's already in process. Your father will demand justice you know."
"No more than I."
- Scene 2 *
Garrett looked through the viewing window into the med cocoon and watched Skye breathe. The tears had finally dried but he didn't think he'd feel better until he could hold him. He watched as the bruising slowly faded and the color came back into Skye's skin.
"Garrett? You need to come up. Your father wants to speak with you. I set the connection up in the briefing room."
Garrett made his way to the briefing room not sure what to hope for. He felt totally lost. He entered, and knelt on the dragon medallion on the floor. In moments the hologram appeared in front of him. His father stood before him, golden skin and build to match Garrett's but his eyes were as blue as Skye's and his hair a deep golden blond. He wore long robes that fell to the floor but left his magnificent arms bare. On his right arm a red dragon tattoo moved and writhed as if it had a life of its own.
"Father," Garret said touching his forehead to the floor.
"Garrett. Jerrick has explained the situation and Serat has already pulled and summarized the information. We at least know who a few of the traitors are on the inside. What we don't know is who they're working with. Are you willing to carry this through?"
"I have to. He'll never be safe if I don't."
"You have something to say to me?"
A small smile crept on to Garrett's face. "Yes Father. You were right, completely and totally correct and I am very sorry for ever doubting you."
"Son, the tears on your face already told me. I can't imagine the pain you are feeling right now. But you can get through this and more importantly you can get your mate through this. I agree with Taleel and Jerrick, you must bond him now."
"But Father! Pater will be heart broken and my brothers and what about protocol?"
"We will still hold a traditional ceremony and pretend it is the true bonding. I've already spoken with Argos and your brothers and we all feel that Skye's safety is much more important."
"Thank you father."
"Jerrick has all the instructions. Just bring my new son home soon. I wish to meet this beauty that has stolen your heart and so unnerved Taleel and Jerrick. He must be truly special. Good luck." The hologram faded.
Garrett returned to his cabin and recounted the conversation to Taleel and Jerrick.
"I would suggest we do it as soon as he's up and able. Do we tell him that we think he'll be abducted soon?" Jerrick asked.
"No, we can't. It may change his reactions or tip them off," Taleel said. "I can set the ship's security system to do an immediate and total lockdown as soon as Skye is off the ship."
"Yes, that would be good. We'll need to make it looks like we don't know who it is."
"Garrett, I have faith in Skye. There's much more backbone and strength in him than you imagine. He has very good innate skills," Taleel assured him.
"I'll go down and check on how he's doing," Jerrick offered as he headed down the ramp.
Jerrick returned shortly. "Shouldn't be long now. He's a tough little guy. While I was checking I looked at recent med lab reports. We may need to intervene."
"Why what's happening?"
"Marta has been in within the last cycle with unusual symptoms. The diagnosis was completed but can't be released without specific authorization from the Commander," Jerrick said.
"That's unusual. I've never had to release a medical report before."
"That's because no one has ever been diagnosed with dragon sickness."
"But how is that possible? Skye and Garrett aren't bonded yet?" Taleel asked in surprise.
"That was my first thought. Garrett?"
"I can guarantee we aren't bonded but some of the benefits father talked about, we've already experienced."
Taleel had a coughing fit. "Uhm... yeah... Skye asked me about a few of those."
"I take it these had to do with sex?" Jerrick asked looking back and forth between Taleel and Garrett.
"Oh yeah," Taleel laughed.
"Okay well let's just assume you two are a weird case. It doesn't change our plans and if we can keep Marta from having sexual contact with Skye or taking any more of his blood, she should survive long enough to take her punishment."
"Should we treat her enough to make sure?"
"Yeah, I can take care of that. From the amount of blood she took, she'd be long dead if you'd been truly bonded."
- Scene 3 *
Hey I think I've been here before. Skye paused, looking at the readouts and then peering through the window. A smile crept across his face and threatened to take over his world. The med cocoon opened with its usual click, then a whoosh as the air equalized.
I did die and go to heaven. Skye thought as he looked up into Garrett's dark eyes. And then the doubts and memories started creeping back in and he remembered what had happened and his face crashed, the tears formed and he couldn't bear to look at that beautiful face.
"No you don't, you look at me damn it! I love you Skye, now more than ever and you just push those horrible thoughts away. You and I will be bonded, you will be mine and you are still the most precious and beautiful creature I have ever known!"
Skye hesitantly opened his eyes, Garrett was blurry from the tears but Skye could still see the look of determination on his face. I wish I could tell him, if he knew he wouldn't think I was beautiful.
Garrett leaned down and kissed Skye, gently and tenderly. "Skye we are going to have an odd conversation now. One that requires no input or response from you. Understand?"
Skye nodded.
"Good, so it goes like this. When Taleel and I left the ship, you were cornered by Marta who glamored you and forced you to have sex with both her and Veygat. Veygat raped you many times while I was gone and Marta did unspeakable things to you. But that glamor makes it impossible for you to refuse or even tell me that it is happening. Even now, you find that you cannot even admit that it happened though it is ripping you apart inside. Well hear me loud and clear. Fuck that. You are mine and in a few minutes when you can walk, Jerrick is going to complete our bond. I promise you'll still get the official, beautiful ceremony and your brother can be there with you, but I will prove to you that I want you now and forever."
Skye couldn't help but be overwhelmed by the emotions and burst into tears. Garrett immediately reached down and picked him up and held him tightly. He knows, he knows and he still wants me.
"Now I think it would be a good idea for you to get dressed so as not to distract me. Because it has been five cycles and I seriously want to make love to you and I don't think you're up to that quite yet."
"Actually, physically he should be fine. Modern medicine and technology and he's better than before that nasty business." Jerrick reached forward and tapped the tube in Skye's hand, it glowed slightly and released.
"Skye I don't believe you've met Jerrick."
"Skye it was my pleasure to nurse you back to health."
"Thank you Jerrick. Is there anything you need to check again to make sure it healed properly?" Skye asked causing Garrett to snort in a laugh.
"Uhm, no, I trust the equipment."
"Oh, okay. And Jerrick?"
"Yeah Skye?"
"I really do think you're beautiful."
Garrett laughed even harder as he helped Skye up the ramp, leaving Jerrick with his jaw hanging to the floor.
- Scene 4 *
Taleel made sure the way was clear before Garrett and Skye made their way to the briefing room. Skye had never been in the room before and stood in the center looking around the strange room. It was somewhat fan shaped and much more ornate than the other rooms on the ship, but it had no furniture. The walls were covered in a deep purple fabric and there were elaborate glow sconces on six elaborately carved pillars that held up the equally elaborate frieze and cornice. Above the cornice the low ceiling appeared to be domed and opened up like the sky. The front wall was white stone carved in the form of a giant seated dragon. The floor was done like a mosaic with a huge medallion in the center - showing a colorful dragon. The rest of the area's tiles were various shades of pearlescent white that shimmered and flickered in the light of the sconces.
"Wow. This room is beautiful," Skye commented as he looked up.
"It is supposed to make you feel like you are in one of the rooms on Draga. The ceiling is actually a hologram and will change depending on the hour of the day back on Draga," Garrett said as he placed the small chest on the floor at the front of the medallion. "So are you ready?"
"I guess. What's going to happen?"
"It will seem very simple and I apologize for that because for my people it is extremely sacred and a very celebrated event with a great deal of fanfare and fuss that usually lasts at least two days. But the actual heart of the ceremony is very simple: Jerrick will say a few words about what it means and ask us if we agree, then he will take our wrists, hold them together and with the ceremonial knife, make a small cut in each, turn them to each other, wrap them with the dragon stole, magic happens and we are bonded."
"That's it?"
"Yeah, pretty much."
"Will it make me feel any different?"
"I honestly don't know. I never asked a human what they experienced I was always more interested in myself. Sorry, I regret that now."
"So do you know what is 'supposed' to happen?"
"You should start getting a sense of me like I feel for you. Sort of like knowing how I feel or knowing what I'm going to say before I do. Knowing my emotions or how I feel. Especially when we touch you will know how I feel about you. How strong those senses are vary by person. You won't be able to be glamored anymore and you'll be stronger and start to gain some of my abilities. In really rare cases a bond-mate may even gain a dragon form."
"Wait, what? You mean I may be able to turn into a gold dragon like you?"
"Unlikely. It is extremely rare - literally one in a million, and it may not be the same type of dragon. Pater got the abilities of a red dragon but my father is a gold. He can't really turn into a dragon but the powers and magic he gained over the years were that of a red, not a gold."
"Skye smiled. That would be so cool."
"I'm sorry I can't tell you more. Since it is so different for each couple, there is not one answer."
The door opened and Taleel and Jerrick entered. "Are you ready?" Jerrick asked. "Yes. We're ready," Skye answered.
"Remove your shirts and kneel facing each other on the dragon seal. Knees to knees holding hands," Jerrick said as he knelt at the top of the medallion and reverently opened the chest and removed the items, carefully laying them out on a white cloth.
"Okay, now that you are both ready. This is not the official ceremony, that will come later but even so, you will be life bonded and nothing can change that, ceremony or not."
Garrett and Skye each turned to Jerrick and nodded.
"Garrett and Skye with this bonding you agree to be bond-mates now and for always, growing together, being one together, bringing life into this universe, always striving to be the best you can be for each other. If you choose this path, say yes.
Garrett and Skye responded in unison "Yes."
Jerrick held out a beautiful jeweled ceremonial knife created in the form of a dragon. "Each of you present your right wrist." Jerrick held their wrists and with a swift motion brought the dragon blade down cutting both wrists at the same time, then he took the wrists and placed them cut to cut and wrapped them in a dragon stole.
"No one may ever separate the love and devotion of the bond-mates. So be it."
Skye held his breath wondering what would happen next. His eyes went wide as the dragon stole began to glow and shimmer a bright golden light then he felt a sluggish, sensuous tingle crawling up his arm from the cut. He started feeling warm and floaty all over and looked into Garrett's dark eyes.
I love you more than life itself. I told you I would prove to you how much and now I plan to do so.
I can hear you in my head!
Yes Skye, we are bond-mates.
Does this mean I have to carry you over the threshold?
No Skye, we walk together... but quickly, very quickly.
"Skye and Garrett, you are now one under the holy dragon empire, may you fly free and with great joy, now and always."
Garrett leaned forward and kissed Skye. Then Jerrick carefully removed the stole, cleaned the blade and reverently returned everything to the small chest.
"May I see your wrists?"
Garrett turned his wrist and examined it for a moment. There was a small reflective spot where the cut had been. "Can't tell yet but it has started." He held it out to show Jerrick.
"Skye." Jerrick examined Skye's wrist and just like Garrett's there was a small reflective spot where the cut was made, but no evidence of the cut."
"Okay, so next step." Taleel handed Jerrick a med kit which Jerrick opened and removed what appeared to be a translucent snake skin.
"Garrett, you can be first. That way Skye can see what we're doing." Jerrick took Garrett's right arm and gently slid the skin over his hand and up his arm like a sleeve. It reached from his wrist almost to his shoulder. "Yes I may be overcautious, but they don't always grow at the same rate and I have no idea how much time we need."
"What grows?" Skye asked.
"Look at your wrist. Do you see the small reflective spot where the blade pierced your skin?"
"Yeah, almost metallic."
"Well eventually it will grow and expand into what looks like a dragon. The closest thing I can think of for you would be like a tattoo, but much more colorful and realistic."
"Cool."
"This is plasti-skin and will mold to your own and hide the 'tattoo' until you are ready to announce to the universe that you are bonded - and that would be after the official ceremony." Jerrick took out a strange wand that glowed vibrant purple and ran it up and down Garrett's arm, causing the skin to tighten and disappear.
"You can't even tell it's there."
"That's the point. Now your turn," Jerrick said taking Skye's arm and repeating the process. "You guys are now officially done, get dressed, go forth and celebrate," Jerrick encouraged. Skye pulled back on the shirt still reeling from the new things he was sensing and feeling. The love and lust from Garrett was almost overwhelming. But he also was sensing Jerrick and Taleel. Jerrick especially was sad.
"Ready?" Garrett asked.
May I? Skye thought to Garrett, wondering if it would work. He tried to convey what he was picking up and wondered if their bond would be strong enough.
Yes, I hadn't even thought of it and I would be honored. They mean a lot to me.
"Congratulations," Jerrick called out, not even looking as he closed up the med kit. He didn't even notice that Skye had approached him.
"Jerrick, I am not taking him away. He is as much yours as he ever was and maybe if you are willing, you'd accept me into your wing," Skye whispered using the words Garrett gave him, then reached up and kissed a very stunned Jerrick full on the lips. But it was not a chaste kiss, rather one of intimate lovers.
"How did you know?" Jerrick whispered back in confusion.
"Does it matter?" Skye asked as he released Jerrick and walked to Taleel by the door.
"Taleel, I am not taking Garrett from you, but I would like to share him and would be truly honored if you'd accept me into your wing," Sky whispered and then paused, letting his new senses catch up. He smiled as he looked into Taleel's swirling gray eyes. "Yes, I think your body is beautiful and I enjoy watching you, especially certain parts of you." Skye smiled then closed the distance, pressing his body up against Taleel and capturing his mouth in a passionate, tongue probing kiss. Skye then pulled back and bowed to Taleel, turned and bowed to Jerrick, before taking Garrett's hand and leaving the room.
"What was that about? How could he know what I was thinking?" Jerrick asked staring at the door.
"No fucking clue, but it is more than a little scary and after that kiss I seriously need to fuck, you game?"
"Absolutely, I didn't think you'd ever ask. My cabin or yours?"
"Which one is closer?"
- Scene 5 *
Skye was in heaven. An elaborate meal was waiting in their cabin when they returned and Skye couldn't remember enjoying his food, the wine, or being with someone as much as tonight, His senses were overwhelmed. He'd lost count of how many times they'd made love and he was still getting warm tingling aftershocks - even double since now he could feel Garrett's as well. The first time Garrett entered him and he could feel what Garrett felt it was almost too much... and Garrett's first orgasm was so strong it immediately triggered Skye's. Garrett had been coaching him on how to shield and dampen the feedback, that he could feel as much or as little as he wanted. He'd explained that all dragons learn this as part of their education with the hopes that they will all be bonded someday. Garrett had chosen to feel everything, Skye had tried and decided that he needed to build up to it.
Skye was on his back and Garrett was propped up on his arm, looking down at him and touching his chest and stomach, gently running his fingers over Skye's skin. Who could not want this? Skye thought to himself as he felt the love and lust pouring out of Garrett.
"So should I be jealous?" Garrett asked as he licked Skye's nipple causing a quiver of pleasure to run through Skye's body.
"Jealous of what?" Skye asked.
"That now that you are bond-mated to me, you can feel Jerrick and Taleel as I could you? I've never heard of that happening before."
"No you shouldn't be jealous and I can tell you are bluffing. You think it's hysterical because you know very well how much I love you, and only you."
"Yes," he said as he kissed the shallow in Skye's hip causing him to squirm and bringing on an erection. "But my little scared dragonling was so afraid of kissing a male and now you volunteered to kiss two very powerful and very male dragons."
"But they were so sad. They truly feel like now that you are bonded it will be very different and you will leave them behind. While they may not have been able to be your mate, you had a special relationship. I don't want them to see me as the one taking that away. I was serious when I said you could continue to take them as lovers."
"You are sure? What am I saying... I know you mean it with all your heart. You are very special and what about this affect you have on them?"
"I don't know. You know much more about this than I do. Is it some sort of magic thing, chemistry, connection to you? Is there someone you can ask? We seem to have encountered a number of side effects that aren't normal."
"That's a good idea, yes I know who to ask," Garrett said kissing Skye, sliding his tongue into his mouth, tasting him, savoring the sensation. He pulled back. "And thank you."
"Wait, wait. Both of them? You do them both at the same time?"
"Sorry, my mind drifted. Sure, why not they are both excellent lovers."
"It's just... well I guess it never even occurred to me that you could have more than one."
"Skye, if you ever wish to take another lover I would be honored if you took Taleel or Jerrick. You do not need to ask my permission, I am giving that now. Somehow it seems right that if I am able to be with them, then so should you. But maybe not both at the same time... well unless we agree in advance and I can watch."
Skye's eyes started to flutter, a moan escaped his lips and his back arched. Then the feeling hit Garrett and he hugged Skye tightly and rode the wave of pleasure.
"What the hell? I got this clear image of you watching as Taleel and Jerrick seduced me then took me together and then this feeling started building inside and oh my it was... intense."
"I don't know Skye. Neither of those things should be possible, yes getting the image of my fantasy is normal. But getting an orgasm from my excitement or a human even having that type of orgasm shouldn't be possible."
"So that's what you feel when I'm inside you?"
"Yes, at least from what I felt through the bond, that was it exactly."
Skye smiled ear to ear. "You mean me being inside you feels that good?"
"Yes."
"Wow."
END CHAPTER 4
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