This is probably my favorite installment I've written. I hope you enjoy it as much as I. It just occurred to me to attach the harem tag to this story. That's sad right?
As always, a big thanks to Lady_Sith for her editing work.
Axle.
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Sunday was apparently an important day. It would be the first time in living history where the demon race wanted to make contact with humans. I was that point of contact.
Yay, me.
I looked over at my pet, she was dressed in a business suit, her skirt too short, her blouse unbuttoned too far. At least she was trying. She forced me into something similar, and when I say into I mean she magically conjured the clothing she wanted me to wear. I looked like someone about to go forcefully take over a company. Black was apparently my color.
"Now, normally when you summon one of us, you want to use silver to bind us while we make a contract. Since the Ambassador is coming over willingly, you won't need that. There will already be a contract of peace in place, if he breaks it... he's yours."
"And if I break it?" I ask as I sipped on my coffee, watching her pace around the room.
She looked at me and raised an eye, surprised I would even consider it. "Oh... Well, nothing. The contract only binds demons. Which is why we typically don't like humans. Your people break them at the drop of a pen."
I shrugged at that. Most of the morning were things like this. How to treat this Ambassador, how to behave as proper hosts. Their rules and traditions made the old-thinking of the Council of Seven look modern. Hosts must offer guests nourishment, must promise to protect said guest, must do this, must do that. My head hurt because of it.
"Tell me again why Vicky and Cole can't be here?"
"Easy... Vicky isn't protected in the contract yet, though the Ambassador wouldn't do anything – it strictly states he is to meet you and you alone. Cole, well, he's an enforcer. They tend to hunt the lesser demons who jump between realms. We don't like them, even if he is your slave."
"And you? If it states me and me alone, why are you here?"
She smiled and slid to her knees down in-front of me. She could tell I was nervous. Hell, she was in my damned head, she knew how nervous I was better than I truly did. I was still suffering from a hangover and a full day's worth of sex. "As your slave, I am a part of you. Me being here is still just you being here. It's all kinds of complicated, and I've explained for you multiple times."
I nodded, and brushed my hand through her platinum blonde hair. Last night it was brown, this morning it was blue. I shook my own black hair out of my face as I stretched. "When am I summoning him?"
"Sooner the better. He's been bouncing around the walls all morning with excitement." My Pet stood and took her place next to me. "Just remember to say the words correctly."
I nodded as I looked at a piece of paper in-front of me. It was written in a language that simply isn't seen in our realm. The Demon Tongue. It was a phonic written language, you move your lips and mouth in similar ways to the spirals and lines on the paper. I was getting some base grammar lessons from my pet demon about it. I could read it well enough. The paper said along the lines of "I welcome 'enter demon name here' to my place of residence in the name of peace and good tidings". I am unsure how to properly turn the demon's name into English.
Put a bit of will, a bit of magic into your words – and you find yourself casting demon magic. Their magic is what's mostly written about in our fiction novels. With enchantments and chanting of phrases. My Pet was different because she fed on souls, so she could use our magic. I was all kinds of confused.
"Ready?" I asked her, feeling her hand on my shoulder – giving me courage. And I spoke in the demon tongue. It felt odd. Not right. The sounds etched into my soul as I spoke them. Releasing a bit of will with the words I felt a tugging on my magic, but I held on. And then we waited.
"So, if you don't have a name, Pet. How were you summoned by Victoria?" I asked her questioningly.
"It's not that I don't have a name, I just don't remember it. Miss Vicky simply called for a demon of lust to grant wishes – I happened to answer that call. You are summoning someone specific."
I nodded absently as I could feel another presence slowly forming in-front of me. In a second a man was standing before us. He wore flamboyant clothing, I hesitate to call it a suit, of different hues of color. He would fit better in a carnival than my living room. His bow was low, and he moved his body upwards slowly – giving me the chance to check him out.
Hey, I had one pet who was a literal demon in the sack. Figuratively and literally. You can't blame me for wanting to add more.
He was attractive, very handsome. Strong features, soft eyes and a kind smile. He didn't hold anywhere near the beauty of my own Pet, which was somewhat disappointing. Though, his face would look perfect on the cover of GQ or any other magazine cover. Of course on my list of most attractive to me, he'd be number one for the foreseeable future. He had bright blue eyes that locked on me as he brought his head up – I felt my nether regions grow excited at the look.
I ignored him and looked at my Pet. "You didn't warn me he was like you, my Pet." I said, and she blinked quickly.
"I...I didn't?" She said, blushing and bowing her head. "I-I'm sorry, mistress..."
"I'll punish you later." I said playfully. I heard her giggle in the back of my mind. I turned my attention to the man standing before me. The exchange between her and I was somewhat planned. I was told to find something wrong and reprimand her in the demons presence. How I treated her would be a big discussion in the Outer-Realm. "Greetings..." insert demon name here, "welcome to my home. I offer you hospitality, and good tidings – as long as you do the same."
The demon bowed again, then spoke. His voice reminded me of Simon, only smoother if that was even possible. "I humbly accept the offerings, Mistress Amellia Morgana Noctis. I too, wish upon you and yours good tidings."
With that I was supposed to stand, so I did, bow, so I did. Then I added something, I held out my hand in the human form of a hand shake. "You are within my realm, Good Demon, some niceties of me and mine should be followed, yes?"
He looked at my hand, the smile fading for a fraction before he took it. It was a ploy on my part; I could more easily read his magic with touching. Demon magic varied greatly from humans, after all. He wasn't that powerful, not even half as strong as my own demon. We shook and I offered him a chair in front of my own. It wasn't as comfortable as mine was – but it was the second-best chair in the house. Another damn demon rule.
"Shall I offer you refreshments? Food? My Pet here has become very adept in the kitchen." I said, patting my demon on her thigh.
"Oh please, I would be most thankful. A drink, if it pleases you." My demon bowed her head, ever silent, ever dutiful as she left the room, moving into the kitchen. It was weird.
"So... incubus?" I asked, taking a shot in the dark. The formalities were mostly over and we could more or less speak more openly.
"Ah, no. You mean she really didn't warn you?"
"I did not." My slave said coming in with a bottle of whiskey. Apparently, this demon was a fan of it. She poured two glasses, handing us each one and then took a step behind me – still holding the bottle. "I like surprising her with things."
The man nodded, taking the glass and a small sip before smiling at the taste. A gift from Victoria. Two-hundred dollar bottle of whiskey. I wasn't a fan, but to each their own. "I am exactly like your slave, Mistress Noctis. I am an omnibus."
That made me stare. "F... Wait... From what I've seen in my research, an omnibus typically looks female but can feed off males and females. So, how are you male? Is it magic?" I turned to look at my demon. "Are you using magic to look female to me?"
The demon shook his head, taking another small sip. "No, Miss. Omnibus is a demon of lust who can feed off male or female. But we come in many shapes and sizes, much like you humans." I nodded at that. "So, with that settled, would you mind if I took the lead and... how do you say... get down to business?"
"By all means." I said waving my hand in front of me as I took up my own glass.