Why the Story Isn't Over
Sunrise was a treat in Misty Pass, even more so in winter. The brilliance of the sun glinting off the snow capped peaks all around beautifully complimented the carpet of misty steam that crept through the pines. The mountains looked alive at this time of day. Two gate guards were enjoying the view, the best part of the morning before their shift ended. It had been a long night, and the two were eager to close their watch and enjoy a well earned breakfast. Their replacements weren't here yet, though, so the two continued to bask in the view as they watched for anything unusual.
Something unusual came trudging up the road.
While the large, green haired, bulging muscle tower that was Burk was known to the two guards, the sight of him in such a haggard state was not. His clothes hung in ruins, just barely serving the purpose of covering what needed to be covered. Tied to his back was a woman who looked completely exhausted and nude under the silk she had been wrapped in. Beside Burk, another man staggered along with apparent injuries as he toted another unconscious woman. The man was pale, as if he had lost a lot of blood, and his hands were wrapped in tons of bandages. The woman on his back didn't appear to be harmed, but certainly looked as though she had seen her share of horrors by her expression. Both men looked extremely grumpy from whatever ordeal they had been through. Normally the gate guards were supposed to call a challenge to those using the gates before they officially opened for the day. The younger guard drew in a breath to comply with his duty, but found the older guards hand on his shoulder.
"Better leave well enough alone rookie." The veteran said as he motioned to the men in the tower to open the gate for the first travelers of the morning.
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Leili woke to the sound of frustrated mumbling. Then her knee banged into something hard, bringing her fully awake.
"Sorry! Sorry, I didn't want to wake you but this is hard to do." Kierdis, said as he fumbled with a door key. His hands were wrapped in bandages, and Leili forcefully repressed the memory of why. Leili was being carried piggy back style and now that she was awake, Kierdis let her down.
"Where are we?" Leili asked as she tried to place her surroundings.
"Back in Misty Pass. That guy we helped actually runs the Adventurers Guild. He was so impressed with our work he wants to hire us on permanent. Offered one of the cabins the guild owns as an incentive to stick around and think it over." Kierdis explained as he went back to pawing at the lock.
"You agreed to stay?" Leili asked, shocked at his sudden change of heart. Kierdis had been avoiding civilization as much as possible since he left his home to protect his younger sister and home country from becoming embroiled in a war of succession.
"I said I'd think about it." Kierdis said. "Some things have changed and I need some time to think. Here's as good as anywhere." He dropped the key from his hands which were largely useless, wrapped as they were. Leili bent over to pick the key up for him. As Leili unlocked the door she suddenly felt her legs swept out from under her as Kierdis carried her across the threshold.
"K-Kierdis?" Leili stammered.
"Hm?" Kierdis said with a mischievous look on his face. Obviously the renegade prince understood the meaning behind his actions. Leili could feel her face flushing as her lover deftly shut the door behind them with his foot. Kierdis walked purposefully through the house, bypassing the door to the bedroom. When Lieli gave him a curious look, Kierdis replied with a quick wink before arriving at the back door. From the inside, the double door was held in place with a beam that Kierdis simply kicked aside. As the doors swung open, Leili was greeted with a serene view of a private yard, containing a few trees and a small pool venting steam.
"W... We get our own private bath?" Leili stammered. Never in her life had she even approached such luxury. Having her own home was more than she had ever possessed for that matter. As Kierdis gingerly set her down, Leili walked into the yard and took in the sights. She had a home. She had a job. She had found love. Her love had not been eaten by a horrible eyeball with a dire need of a dentist. She turned back to Kierdis with a tearful smile. Kierdis embraced her and the two met in a passionate kiss.
The two stayed locked in their embrace as the sun crested the trees surrounding the yard. As the sunlight burned off the mists the wind blew a cold mid-winter draft that broke through the warmth coming off the spring. Leili sniffed at the humid air and came to the conclusion they were wearing too much clothing.
Leaning back, Leili un-pinned Kierdis' cloak, then reached around him to undo the straps of his chest protector. Kierdis tried to reach under Leili's cloak to undo her brassiere, but Leili gently pushed him back as she slid his armor off.
"Oh no you don't. You're injured, I'll take care of everything." Leili said as she pulled Kierdis' shirt out from his pants and pulled it over his head. She wasn't tall enough to get the garment clear of his head and ended up trapping his arms in a raised position with the shirt covering his eyes. Kierdis let out a nervous laugh as Leili gave up and ran her hands across his chest. Gently caressing his pectorals, Leili playfully teased Kierdis' nipples with her lips before tracing a path to his belt. A small part of Leili marveled at how adept she had become at undoing a man's breeches. The part between Leili's legs told her to hurry the hell up.
Kierdis was already as hard as Leili had ever seen him as she freed his manhood to thump against her forehead. While Leili was looking forward to being clean, she had to admit she loved the thick, heady scent of her man. Giving Kierdis an affectionate kiss on his glans, Leili continued to pull his pants down. Unlacing his boots, she noticed his shirt hitting the floor at the same time as he stepped out of his lower garments. Leili quickly brought her head back to his waist and ran her tongue along his pulsing shaft. As she brought her hands up to caress his thigh and hold his member steady, Kierdis displayed the reaction Leili was hoping for as he rocked back on his heels. For some reason, Kierdis hadn't brought his tentacles out to impose his will on their lovemaking. While Leili was curious, she was enjoying the initiative too much to comment and spoil the moment.
Taking Kierdis' tip into her mouth, Leili teased the glans with her tongue. She stroked the shaft with her hand, reveling in the grunts he made as she pleasured him. Leili began sucking in earnest, taking more of her lover into her mouth as she did. She could tell he was getting close as his legs began to wobble. With the perfect timing that intimacy afforded, Leili buried Kierdis deep within her throat, reaching around to clutch at his rear as he exploded into her.
Leili swallowed and slowly removed Kierdis from her mouth, gently licking him off. Kierdis sank back against the table panting as if he'd run for miles. Leili traced her finger along his shaft, making him close his eyes in a post orgasm shudder. The thud of Leili's armored brassiere hiring the ground made his eyes snap open. Leili still had her traveler's cloak on, obscuring the view as the steel crotch protection that had saved the world from whatever had lurked within Kierdis fell to floor. Noticing the disappointment, mixed with unabashed curiosity in Kierdis' eyes, Leili flashed him a mischievous grin before turning around. The hem of her cloak stopped at the very apex of her legs, obstructing the view of buttocks as Leili slid her leotard and tights off. Playfully, Leili raised her arms as she undid her vambraces, causing the edge of her cload to tickle the bottom of her butt, and from the shifting sounds behind her driving Kierdis wild with anticipation. Leili had to fight off a girlish giggle that would spoil her seductive, womanly aura as she bent over to undo her greaves.
Casting another seductive look over her shoulder, she noticed that Kierdis wasn't leaning against the table anymore. Suddenly his arms wrapped around her from the shoulder she wasn't looking over. His lips nibbled at her ear and began a determined march down her exposed neck. Leili's protest came out as an amorous moan instead. Before she could worry about her prince using his injured hands his kisses found their way to the brooch. A slight tug and a click later, Leili's cloak slid off her shoulders, allowing their bare bodies to meet.
