Watching spears twirl and clash amidst violent shouting and grunts left Riana feeling a bit worried but also excited. She already knew how the fight was going to end but that didn't mean she wasn't worried. The weapons in the two warriors' hands were very real and the terrain was jagged. One misstep would lead to defeat and death.
As a member of the Waymier Tribe, she was obligated to root for the thin and pale-skinned man in his young twenties dawned in a pale blue kilt and a gray tunic. This obligation was magnified by the fact this man was named Kevin who was not only her friend but also her husband and mate. All of these factors ultimately did nothing to change the fact that her eyes were glued to Kevin's opponent.
He was a tall and muscular man from the Lustro Tribe who went by the name of Damion. He was marked with dark hair, tan skin, and a handsome, chiseled face. He only wore a kilt made of grass revealing his sweat-covered abs. While swinging his spear the muscles in his arms tensed and as he leaped forewarned she could see his powerful thighs tighten up. He was stronger, faster, and frankly smarter than Kevin. If not for the ceremonial elements of the dual he would have long defeated his opponent and quite easily at that.
Knowing Kevin was going to lose soon sent a shiver of excitement down Riana's spine. After all, this duel was not only to the death but carried a wager and that wager was her. As nice as Kevin was he could not compare to his opponent in any way required. Although Damion came from a different tribe, it didn't truly matter since he was a much stranger and more capable male. Letting him claim her would ensure her food, shelter, and strong offspring so what was there to be disappointed about.
Just as she had anticipated she witnessed Damion knock aside Kevin's spear and run him through cleaning. Her friend and mate fell over and dissolved into blue sparkles. Riana clicked her tongue at this and shook her head, Kevin was sure going to get a bad grade on this assignment.
Ancient Civilizations Class at the Galactic Academy was a course truly unsuited to typical nerds. It required equal parts book knowledge, acting skills, and physical endurance. This was because only a third of their grade came from actual tests while two-thirds came from what they were experiencing now, an Augmented Reality Reenactment.
All 200 or so students in their class were assigned random roles within a virtually recreated civilization from ancient times. They would be evaluated on how well they upheld the actual cultural traditions and norms of the society they were roleplaying in as well as how successful each of them became. Only by representing the culture accurately and making significant achievements through the lens of that culture could one get the best grade.
Kevin was a bit too bold as a beta-male back in the age of this civilization would have never had the balls to fight an alpha like Damion. In the end, he would get points lost because of this error as well as the fact that he was killed. Undoubtedly he would complain about this endlessly to Riana once the simulation was over sense despite being a nice guy he tended to be a sore loser. Lucky the only lasting harm would be his pride and GPA sense although their environment was very real it could also be made unreal at any moment by the computer that regulated the simulation. Like so although it appeared Kevin had been run through, in fact, he had only been poked hard in the gut and ultimately teleported away to attempt a secondary role.
Riana quickly put this out of mind as Damion trodden over a bit out of breath but also looked very pleased. She loved seeing his muscles tense and was eager for what was coming up next.
He stopped in front of her and eyed her body. She was wearing a skirt of large leaves and her breasts were bound by a band made of woven river grass. Her lean stomach was clearly visible as were her long, elegant legs. Inside Damion was happy he got to see such a wonderful view since their school's usual uniform was very conservative. With a ruthless smile, he remarked, "I had to take over five tribes to get here."
Riana flickered her eyelids playfully and remarked, "Only five."
Damion rolled his eyes and added, "You're the prettiest girl in the simulation, having you as my woman will help me get full marks."
Riana stuck her tongue out at him and remarked, "All you care about are your grades."
He smile back and retorted, "Well if I slack off even a little you might replace me as valedictorian."
Rania twired with her hair and casually responded, "You just can't bear to be second place can you."
Damion's gaze burned as he shot back, "Of course not." Switching to an ancient lounge he went on, "Your mate has fallen by my spear, be mine and perish with him."
Riana smiled and went through the motions as well, responding, "I belong to he who is strongest, I will be yours."
With a rather smug and pleased expression, Damion leaned down and with his strong muscular arms lifted Riana up and over his shoulder. Her belly was pressed against his neck while her legs and upper body were flopped over opposite shoulders. Feeling his tense shoulders made her shiver as she happily bent her body to nuzzle Damion's neck. He didn't object physically but complained, "Stop that, people might see."
Riana calmed herself knowing Damion would get upset if she kept things up and complained sadly, "Your my fucking boyfriend, and I can't even enjoy it when you're being so hot."
She sneakily stroked a hand along his chest causing him to let out a sigh and grumble, "Just wait till we're alone ok."
Their relationship was a bit complicated but they had both come to accept certain boundaries. Riana personally couldn't be happier at the moment and even a bit turned on as she asked back, "Promise?"
Damion smirked and responded, "Promise. Now behave."
Riana smiled and relaxed before murmuring, "Ok."
They travel in silence for a few minutes until they are out of sight of any prying eyes. The computer might be always monitoring them but it didn't matter if the teacher knew they were dating since they were sworn to confidentiality. Riana didn't like being so secretive but since Damion found it important she didn't want to antagonize him.
In the end, they were a rather unique couple.
She was the smartest girl in the University and came from a very common background. She had big dreams of becoming a researcher that helped make the Galaxy a better place. In general she was friends with the school's geeks and viewed as their leader. She was a kind and caring Saint that believed everyone should be given a chance and was always willing to lend a helping hand. As time went by her helpfulness and keen eye had won her a large number of friends in the world of research. At the same time, she had a knack for making scientific breakthroughs where other people were lost or confused. After building up a solid reputation for a few years she now had fellow students and even professionals approaching her almost daily in hopes of collaborating.
Damion on the other hand was just as brilliant if not more so but he was far more ruthless and ambitious. He was considered the perfect guy by everyone in the school. He was smart, charming, athletic, came from a wealthy family, was extremely popular, and was even considered to be the King of the School. His time was mostly spent around the party crowd though every friendship he made or event he went to was calculated. He was a God of networking and had developed strong relationships with half of the galaxy's industrial sector in just three short years. Everyone knew he had his eyes on elevating his family's company into one of the biggest in the Galaxy but by this point, everyone either was supporting him or had been crushed by him.
They were two alphas and were relatively content to remain within their own circles; however, by chance, their underlings got into conflict with each other. Things escalated until they were both called in to mediate the matter. Everyone on the campus was excited to see the clash of titans. After a brief exchange of curt words, they disappointed everyone by seeking out a more private setting to resolve this menial issue.
In the end, they didn't even last 15 minutes before they were passionately making out.
The attraction they felt towards each other was raw and intoxicating. After just exchanging a few words they both managed to thoroughly psychoanalyze the other and what they found was incredibly attractive. Damion was entranced by her petite features but strong will, her incredible mind yet incredible kindness. In contrast, Riana felt like he was the first real man she had ever met. All the other boys she knew were so slow and timid, like lambs, while Damion was like a wolf ready to pounce. He was calculating, capable, and very hot. There were definitely some rough spots but she always liked a fixer-upper.
Riana was a bit clueless when it came to relationships but luckily Damion was quite the authoritarian and laid everything out clearly for her. Being a scientist she liked structure, rules, and stability. Damion was a bit fierce with his demands at first but they were mostly stuff that she considered to be natural: no cheating, not embarrassing herself, not flirting with other guys.
On the outside, they looked amicable but in reality, Riana had become like a pet on a leash. She didn't mind too much, rather she began her quiet counterattack.
From just meeting up to make out they soon exchanged phone numbers and began texting. She then made sure that they would bump into each other more often while out and about on campus. Next came becoming study partners and her biggest triumph had been convincing him to take Ancient Civilizations as an elective with her.
He naturally knew what was going on but happily surrendered to his new feeling. Although very experienced in manipulating people he was very inexperienced when it came to genuine love. He had been worried he was too strict and controlling with Riana but seeing her make her best effort to respect his requirement slowly began to melt away his worries. They were both trying their best to make their relationship work and that filled them both with a great sense of comfort and security.
In time Damion became less controlling while Riana grew more rebellious which was why she was now bold enough to start boldly playing with his chest as they traveled. Once alone she returned to nuzzling and even kissing. Damion permitted this until she began to move causing him to become unbalanced. According to customs he had to carry her all the back to his tribe so he snapped, "Hey, be careful."
Riana calmed down, having grown far more turned on by the role play than she had thought she would. With a playful smile she retorted, "Sorry, you're just so hot right now."
His gaze flickered with happiness though he then grumbled, "You're annoying."
Not putting up with his wishy-washyness she laughed and poked his cheek, "You know you love me."
