He drifted through blackness. Then the pain set in. A hot burning. His upper body seemed to be on fire. He opened his mouth to scream, but his throat was parched, and he could only manage a hoarse croak. This sign of life seemed to be enough, however, because all at once he felt a cool touch on his chest that eased the burning. A voice murmured something he couldn't understand. He tried again to say something. Another hand rested coolly on his cheek. Someone lifted his head and held something to his lips.
"Drink," he heard a second voice.
He opened his mouth and swallowed. A sweet yet earthy tasting liquid ran down his throat.
"That's it," he heard the voice again. "Drink up."
He swallowed until there was nothing left and lowered his head. He felt someone hold him in a gentle embrace. The pain subsided. Then he fell back into unconsciousness.
The next time he regained consciousness, he managed to open his eyes. He looked into a green canopy of leaves through which golden sunlight fell. Again the pain returned, but this time not as strong as the first time.
He tried to speak.
"What happened?" His voice sounded hoarse and his throat scratched, but he got the words out.
"Shhh," a voice went. "Rest." She sounded calm and comforting.
"Your injuries were severe," another voice added. "But you're safe now. Are you in pain?"
"Yes."
Again he felt the cool touch on his chest, making the burning more bearable. He lifted his head. A figure knelt in front of him and gently stroked his upper body with her hands. She spread a brownish paste on his chest. He could not see much of her, for she had leaned forward, and her flowing brown hair hid her face. Several vines with leaves and small red berries on them were woven into her hair. These tendrils were also wrapped around her arm, which was clothed in a tight-fitting sleeve of green fabric.
No, the tendrils were not braided into the hair or wrapped around the clothing, Sebastian realized. They were growing out of the figure. Nor was the green her clothing, but her skin.
A dryad.
He let his head sink back onto the pillow. A face appeared above him. Another dryad. Her skin was of the same green, but her hair was darker. She had green eyes with brown sprinkles, a snub nose, a petite mouth, and a pointed chin. Sebastian realized that his head was not bedded on a pillow, but in her lap. She smiled at him, and he meant to detect a flowery scent.
"Where am I?" he asked.
"In our grove," the dryad replied. "You saved it from evil forces, but suffered a serious wound in combat. Do you remember?"
A vague memory surfaced in him. A dark figure shouting something and hurling a fireball at him. His protection being breached, and how he cast an attack spell with the last of his strength before the fire hit and burned him... Pain. So much pain.
"You were unconscious for several days," the dryad explained as the other continued to apply ointment to his torso. She had covered his chest and was now gently stroking his stomach. He realized that he must be unclothed. "My sister Willow and I already feared for your life. But you have found your way back," the dryad continued.
"Willow," Sebastian repeated, looking to the dryad who continued to stroke his lower belly. Her touch was gentle and soft, and he could feel himself getting an erection. Quickly, he looked again at the other dryad. "And what is your name?"
"Ivy," she replied, stroking his forehead. "But now sleep. You must regain your strength."
When he next awoke, morning was just dawning. Sebastian half straightened up and for the first time got a chance to take a closer look at this place. In the light of the first rays of the sun, he saw a clearing surrounded by tall trees and dense undergrowth. It measured perhaps ten meters in diameter, and the ground was covered with thick moss, on which he lay comfortably.
The two dryads lay across from him, a few steps away. They slept in a close embrace, with Willow lying on her back and Ivy's head resting against her breasts. Sebastian looked at the two more closely. Willow was a little fuller than Ivy, her breasts larger and heavier with larger nipples and darker halos where Willow's were more pointed. Willow's hips and pelvis were also more flared and rounded. In any case, they were both very attractive in their own way, and even more so as they both lay there in blissful embrace.
Willow let out a light sigh, turned on her side and put her leg over Ivy's hip. In doing so, she revealed the view between her legs. Sebastian caught himself thinking about walking over to the two of them and taking them while they slept. He had never had two women at the same time, certainly not supernatural ones.
He shook his head. Where did these thoughts came from?
He looked down at himself. The skin on his upper body shimmered rosy, as if it had just grown again. Which was probably true. The dryads' care must have accelerated the healing of the burns. In fact, he felt good. Extremely well, even. Revitalized and vigorous. Like a tree in spring.
Like a young tree, his dick also rose, aroused by the sight of the two sleepers.
Could he dare?
He closed his hand around his shaft and began to massage, again taking in the sight of the sleeping dryads. He imagined sliding his cock between Willow's large breasts, and his erection grew stronger.
Again he tried to get rid of these ideas, but the desire was overpowering.
He imagined Ivy lying on her back in front of him and penetrating the silky folds between her legs. He tightened the grip of his hand and masturbated faster. Getting closer...
Somewhere nearby, a branch broke with a loud crack. Willow, who was apparently waking up anyway, fully awoke and sat up. Sebastian froze as their eyes met. For a moment, nothing happened. Then the dryad smiled and gently touched Ivy on the shoulder. "Wake up, dearest."
Ivy stirred and sat up as well. "What is it?"
"Our guest seems to be back in full possession of his powers. And from the looks of it, he's taken a liking to the sight of us."
Ivy looked over at Sebastian, and her eyes widened. "Oh."
"Yes," Willow said. "I think you've been feeding him too much of our potions. You know what effects they can have on mortals."
"Too much?" asked Ivy, "Or just enough?"
Willow chuckled, placing a hand on Ivy's cheek and pulling her close. The two sank into a passionate kiss that heightened Sebastian's arousal. Ivy rubbed her breasts against those of her lover. The dryads broke away from the kiss and stood up. For the first time, Sebastian could admire them in full. Their long hair, interspersed with tendrils, fell over their shoulders. The flawless, tight skin whose greenish hue was unfamiliar but attractive. Their hairless crotches. Willow reached for Ivy's hand, fingers intertwined, and both dryads slowly approached him.