Dark Archer Pt 06

The journey down the hallway was short. We found Huan seated and holding a cup of coffee.

He smiled broadly and spoke.

"Please come and sit."

He motioned to a young man that left to return with two steaming cups of coffee. These were placed before Solenne and me.

Huan spoke.

"Michael, you must have many questions. I know that Solenne has answered a few. This must be difficult for you to comprehend."

At that moment, Graud joined us. A generous size mug of coffee placed before him.

Huan continued.

"It has been this way since the beginning of time. As it was for my fathers before me. We each leave to find our mates. The change has been this. We always have sons to carry on the traditions. Solenne is the exception. Never has a daughter been heir to the mountain. Yet I am very pleased with her progress and the choice of her mate. I believe this signals a great change for things here. Michael, you may choose to leave if you like. You will not be forced to stay with us. But I would see Solenne inherit the mountain with you at her side as protector. Yes, occasionally there are threats to our way of life here. Rogue wizards or mages attempt to take this place from us. The windows also show us that Graud is to be a member of our community if he wishes. His wife and daughter are welcome additions as would Tooth, the mountain lion.

We have a close-knit family here. There are many different cultures, people from many places and as you have seen Graud, those like you. Very rare indeed."

Graud only grunted in response.

Huan turned to me and spoke.

"Has Solenne told you yet?"

I looked at Huan and then to Solenne.

Solenne spoke.

"I have not told him Father. He does not know."

I spoke.

"Know what? What is it that I don't know?"

Solenne turned to me, took my hands in hers, and spoke.

"Michael, after last night's love making, I carry our child. Already is grows within me. I feel her power and presence."

Huan spoke.

"Ah, another daughter, how unexpected."

Solenne spoke.

"Michael, stay because you want to. I love you; you know this. I believe you love me as well. Let us raise our child here. Our little girl. She will be like me. One day, she will leave to find her mate. Hopefully someone like her father."

Solenne turned to Graud and spoke.

"Graud, we ask that you bring your family here. You and your wife will be God parents to our child. Trinkle will find company in those like you and with all the others."

Huan spoke.

"It is a great request we make of you both. Your lives will never be like they were before. Please take some days to think upon what we offer and what we ask."

Huan stood and bowed deeply. Then he left the room. Graud stood, grunted, and strode into the rows of coffee plants. Leaving Solenne and I alone.

I turned to Solenne and spoke.

"When would you tell me of our child? Our daughter?"

Solenne bowed her head. A slight sniffle was heard.

She spoke.

"Without an heir someday, this mountain will fall into the wrong hands. You are the one foretold. Michael, you are under no obligation. We need you. You will save us all. It has been seen."

I stood. I walked to Solenne and kissed the top of her head. Then I turned to go into the coffee plants. I needed to think. I needed to think a lot. What was Graud thinking? What does he make of this?

It was dark when I returned. Still needing time, I found a quiet place to spend the night on my own. Solenne would be disappointed I would not sleep in her bed. She must understand this is complicated. A quiet, but troubled night. When sleep came, there were dreams. Disturbing dreams. Were they things that could be? Things to come? How do you make sense of this? There is more to this than me. A grave responsibility.

A Great Challenge

I brooded for days about what to do. Graud's decision was easy. He would no longer live in a cave. He would be with his mate and daughter always. There were several others like Graud. Several of them were Trinkle's age. I see the positives for him. Huan provided a small army to assist Graud and his family. They also allowed Tooth to remain with Trinkle. A massive mountain lion patrolled the grounds and no one thought it any different. Trinkle demonstrated her archery skills to me. She had improved much. Trinkle proved an excellent student and teacher. She began to share her talents and knowledge with others. Soon there was a small army of fledgling archers. Trinkle coxed me into helping. A sly girl.

I wandered a lot. Thinking about what I should do. Solenne could be seen at a distance. She watched and observed me. Even from the distance, I noticed the look of concern she wore. I need to make a choice. I confess though. My feelings for Solenne and now for our unborn child, these are very strong pulls on my choosing. Did my old life have such an attraction? Dangers and uncertainty everywhere. Why do I hesitate to take hold of something better?

The bells and gongs sounded. Something emergency I thought.

I ran to the wall. Huan's ice soldiers had assembled outside the wall. I peered towards the cliff. Dark shapes could be seen climbing to the plain. Graud had the others like him assembled for a fight. Trinkle had her fledgling archers on the wall and ready. Newly fashioned bows and arrows in abundance. Solenne ran to meet me. My weapons are in her hands. These she gave me and kissed me. Then she stood next to me, her staff in hand. Huan moved to Solenne's side.

Huan spoke.

"It is Húndàn. He brings his army again. He wants this place for himself. The last time, we barely escaped. His army is larger now."

There was fear in Huan's voice. Solenne also appeared troubled. It appears my decision has been made for me. I will stay here with these people and make my stand with them.

I moved to Trinkle and the archers. I drew and fired an arrow. It landed a distance from the wall.

I spoke.

"Trinkle, tell them not to fire until the line reaches my arrow. Then have them fire at once. Aim for the front of the line each time. Then when the lines break, have them fire at will, but choose targets carefully."

Trinkle nodded in agreement and passed the order down the line. She will make a fine warrior and leader. I returned to Huan and Solenne.

I spoke.

"Huan, keep your ice warriors back until Trinkle's archers have fired three times. Then have them attack."

I took my bow and joined Trinkle. All the inhabitants of the mountain were assembled with any weapon they could find. Each wore a grim and determined look. This was their home. We were ready.

The enemy advanced. Húndàn could be seen in the distance, upon a platform. Even from here, he appeared smug and confident.

I motioned for Graud and his fellows. Graud stood before me. I informed him of what Trinkle and the archers would do.

I spoke.

"Once they have finished, you and your fellows join me at the front of the ice warriors. We will create a wedge and drive into the heart of them. Húndàn is the goal. If we can kill him, they will have no leadership."

There were ten like Graud. They would wreak havoc on the enemy. Solenne moved to my side.

She spoke.

"I will be at your side Michael."

I spoke.

"No Solenne. I want you to stay with your father. You will be safer there. You have our child to think of."

Solenne spoke.

"Michael, I will be at your side. If we do not win the day. None of us will be left. Húndàn will kill everyone."

I nodded in agreement.

The enemy advanced. Trinkle's archers shot at the correct time. They caused many casualties. The second volley made the enemy wary of advancing. Graud, his companions, Solenne and I moved downstairs and to the head of the ice warriors. Huan had informed me that they would follow my lead and any orders I issued.

I spoke.

"When Trinkle fires the third time, we attack. Kill anything and everyone."

Graud and his companions all hefted massive double edged battle axes. I knew they would be devastating. I drew my own sword.

Trinkle fired the third volley. The carnage she had created was gruesome. But not as bad as we were about to do.

I shouted.

"NOW!!!!"

We ran as one into the fray. The ice warriors with a row of pikes, skewered many. Húndàn had his plan also. Fire streams issued from his staff. Many of the ice warriors melted away.

Solenne's staff fired a golden beam that blocked Húndàn's fire. The axes leveled so many of the enemy in a swing. Graud and his fellows were most effective. I parried and thrust time and time again, slipping on blood and dead bodies. Solenne used her staff to advantage, crushing skulls with each swing. Occasionally she would have to block Húndàn's fire.

Trinkle's archers, although somewhat inexperienced, made a deadly work as they fired independently. Enemy warriors falling with arrows piercing them.

Húndàn could be heard above the din, screaming in rage. He had not anticipated our help in defense. We advanced through the enemy. Hundreds fell to axes and my sword. The ice warriors that remained also took a mighty toll. It would have been easy to become overconfident. I expected that Húndàn had some trick up his sleeve.

I observed Húndàn spread his arms wide. The sun then shone very brightly and I could feel the heat. The ice warriors immediately began to melt. This left Graud, his companions, Solenne, and me to face the remaining hoards. The enemy advanced on us. Without the ice warriors, we would be overwhelmed quickly. But we would not go down without a fight. The archers continued to take a toll on the enemy.

Húndàn could be heard above the din, laughing. He believed he had won.

It was grim, I admit. The enemy warriors pressed us from all sides now. We compressed into a tight circle. Each one battling for life. Each swing and thrust of my blade ended life. Solenne was a whirl with her staff, weaving a web of death for any that came close. The ground around Graud was littered with hacked bodies, as though of his companions. We may go down, but we would take many before we did.

I cast a quick glance at Solenne. It was not the last moment I wanted, but we would die together with friends protecting what we loved.

The enemy warriors suddenly stopped the advance. I looked at Húndàn to see what had happened. He stood still with a single arrow protruding from his left eye. I turned my gaze to the wall. Trinkle stood there with her bow. She had shot, killed the leader, and saved us all.

The enemy warriors turned and ran as fast as they were able. Húndàn had fallen in a heap, dead before he hit the ground. Graud and friends wanted to pursue and kill. I ask them to stop and stay put in case it was a trap. The enemy warriors fell off the plain like water. We remained on guard should there be treachery.

The retreat was total. Without leadership and the addition of magic, they fled in fear. Our mountain top home was saved. We had few casualties, only a few wounded. This had been very fortuitous. The hero of the day was Trinkle.

A Grand Celebration

The defeat of Húndàn had been total. Scouts confirmed that what was left of the enemy warriors fell down the mountain as quickly as possible. Guards were posted. Huan was most pleased as Húndàn would no longer be a threat. He was guarded in joy. There would be others to try and take this place.

A feast was held to celebrate the victory. Due homage given to Graud and his companions. Without them, we would not have succeeded. Huan made Graud the chief of guards with his friends as lieutenants. More ice warriors had been created and they followed Huan and Graud.

Trinkle was made Chief of archers. She would be responsible for training, bow, and arrow construction, and creating an arsenal for the archery corps. A grave and weighty responsibility for one so young. Yet, I think she will wear the responsibility with grace and wisdom. There was also one of Graud's friends that seemed to be taking an interest in Trinkle. A young one by the name of Bruan. Trinkle seemed very interested in him as well. It will be interesting to see what transpires there.

It became my charge to train all those that had come to live here. Training became mandatory for all those who were not archers. I taught sword work and Solenne taught the art of the staff. The idea was to create a force to be reckoned with. Each of us, protecting what had become our home.

We ate a lot of food and the coffee flowed in abundance. No one seemed inclined to drink alcohol. It did not seem prudent. A fine time was had by all.

The evening ended. Graud and friends left to check perimeters and be certain all was well. Others went to their rooms. Huan, Solenne and me, were all that remained.

Huan spoke.

"Michael, you have done us a great service this day. Without you, we would surely have fallen. You have my thanks and that of those that dwell here. You have helped to preserve our way of life."

Huan then stood and bowed deeply, before he left the room. Solenne and I were alone.

Solenne spoke.

"Michael, you have done much this day. You have saved us. But I ask you now. Have you made your choice? I must remain here. Once day, I will rule this place and train our daughter in magic and how to take my place someday. I much prefer you to stay and raise our child with me. But you are free to leave if you wish."

There was hope in Solenne's eyes. Almost a pleading look.

I would miss that old life. Though it had its dangers. The idea of being free to wander as I wished had always been attractive to me. Here, there would be responsibility. Others to look after. Things I had always avoided.

I had said nothing.

Solenne nodded. She rose and left the room.

I watched as she walked away. The desire to follow her welled up in me. I argued with myself. What an idiot I would be to leave such a woman and lover to wander down below. I had made up my mind.

I went down the hallway to Solenne's chambers. I paused at the door. Soft weeping heard.

I was resolute. The door was pushed open and Solenne startled. She sat on her bed, wide eyed. I closed and locked her door. Turning, I walked towards her. Placing my hands on her shoulders, I pulled her to me. The kiss I gave her was strong and forceful. Solenne melted into my arms.

The kiss lasted moments. My lust for Solenne ignited. I roughly removed her robe. Tossing it aside, I viewed her naked body. Briefly, she tried to cover herself, but then stood tall and looked me in the eye. I gave her a mischievous smile. She returned it in kind.

Solenne watched intently as I removed my shirt. The scars of previous battles are evident.

I spoke.

"Solenne, lie back on the bed."

She did so, but reclined on her elbows as if to see what I would do.

I began with her feet, taking one in hand and gently massaging. Pressing my thumbs in the bottoms and moving slowly up and down. Then, moving to the other foot to repeat. Solenne visibly relaxed yet remained on her elbows to see what I would do next.

I kissed my way up her calves, savoring each piece of flesh. Solenne parted her legs for access. I could see her pussy, already becoming moist. But I had no intention of moving straight to it. Rather, I lingered on her inner thighs for an extended length of time. I kissed, licked, and even bite her skin.

The closer I moved inward, towards her pussy, the greater her moans and sighs. Solenne gave up trying to watch me. Instead, she fell back on the bed to enjoy what I did to her.

Soon, I licked and kissed her inner thighs. Just close enough she could feel my breath on her pussy. Solenne's hips began to slowly move. She was becoming aroused. The kissing and nibbling continued. Suddenly I stopped and blew a breath on her moistened pussy. Solenne shivered and moaned.

I smiled to myself. This was making her crazy and aroused. I was nowhere close to being finished.

The lightest touch of my lips on her pussy. Immediately she thrust forward. I licked and kissed the edges of her pussy lips. Avoiding direct contact. Solenne began to become more frantic. She needed me to touch her. My tongue extended and I licked her from bottom to top in a long and slow movement. Solenne climaxed right then. But I was not finished.

I gave her a moment while I kissed her thighs. Then I returned my mouth to her opening. This time sucking inner lips and my tongue entering her. The juices flowed freely from her and she moved her hips in rhythm with me.

My mouth moved to her clit now. I sucked it into my mouth and twirled my tongue around it. Two fingers entered her pink wet and swollen pussy. Solenne arched her back and clutched the bed sheets.

This was working out well.

Solenne spread her legs as widely as possible. This allowed me access. She had given over to my pleasure of her. The moans and groans issued endlessly from her lips. Occasionally she moans or cries my name.

Solenne reached for her own breasts now. Her fingers pulled on hardened nipples and squeezed the firm flesh. I had made love to Solenne enough times. I knew she would climax again.

I moistened one finger with her juices. It was positioned at her anal opening and I began to massage the opening.

Solenne groaned deeply and thrust forward onto my wet finger. It entered her ass just slightly. Tongue, lips, and fingers worked the two holes of Solenne's lower body. I worked slowly despite Solenne's insistence of more speed. I thoroughly enjoyed doing this for her.

The telltale signs began to manifest. Solenne would cum again soon. I noticed something different this time. A golden glow began to form around Solenne. Then as I worked, it began to spread to me. It made the hairs on my body stand on end and felt a growing warmth.

Solenne reached down with both her hands and thrust my mouth into her dripping pussy. I tongue fucked, and fingered fucked her pussy and ass with deep and powerful thrusts now.

The golden glow filled the room now with millions of twinkling lights. Solenne's body began to levitate from the bed. If not for me holding her down, she would have floated.

Solenne began to release powerful groans. These grew louder each time to finally become a scream as she climaxed yet again.

A powerful force pushed me away from Solenne and I fell backwards to the floor. It stunned me for a moment. I opened my eyes to look up. There stood Solenne over me with a look of pure lust in her eyes. Her breath deep and husky.

Solenne reached for and picked me from the floor. A quick flick of her wrist and my remaining clothes torn from my body.

Solenne growled and spoke.

"Get on the fucking bed Michael."

I went to bed and was face up. Solenne wore a feral look. She crawled over me and kissed me fiercely. Then, in one quick moment, she impaled her soaked pussy down around my cock. Solenne rocked her body above me slow moving over me. Her rhythm was slow at first. Solenne's firm nipples scrapping my chest.

Solenne spoke.

"Michael, I will do to you that you have done me. I will make you climax and explode inside me. Fill me with your seed Michael."

Solenne sat up slightly and now used the power of her legs to raise and lower on me. The movements were forceful. She would sink down around me to squeeze and hold for a second. Then slowly rise until I was almost out of her. Then slam down on again. Solenne did this repeatedly. Each reprise sent waves of pleasure through me.

It built within me. The feel that I would climax soon. Solenne watched and knew it take place. She smiled and moved a little faster. Now, when she sank down on me, she would hold a few seconds to grip my cock with her inner walls. I would be the one losing control now.

My back arched as I forced my torso up to meet Solenne's downward push. I burst into her. Stream after stream of cum shot into Solenne. My climax seemed to last for so long and was the most powerful feeling. Solenne continued to squeeze me and yet more cum left me and entered her.