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Author's infos Gender: Male Age: 53 Location: Las Vegas, Nv |
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| Introduction: Justice for Cassy, Cat’s Secret and An Elf conceives | ||
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We crossed the bridge together and found a smiling Elizabeth with Ann and Margaret. Elizabeth explained that she had created a freezer. I gave her a hard looked and she blushed, “Okay, I didn’t create the freezer. Beth and Theresa did the magic.” As we were walking to look at the room, Ann linked her arm with mine, “I made a deal with your partner for several hundred weight of the Saur meat. The dwarf with him distracted him and I got a really good price out of him.” I laughed, “Serves him right.” The room was one of the large ones in the manor. As soon as we walked in the room, my breath condensed in front of me. Elizabeth explained that they had trapped ice elementals in the stones of the walls. They were bringing the Saur meat into the room and stacking it. I told Ann she would have to ask John to have shelves built in the room. As we left the room, Sam pulled a laughing Elizabeth towards the door down to the river. I turned to go check on Sarah myself, when I felt the wave of magic sweep over me. I knew it was from Cat’s sword. I thrust the big rifle at Ann and yelled, “Cat!” Sam spun towards me, but I had already started running for the passageway up to the keep. People were jumping out of my way as I went through the doorway in a sprint. By the time I reached the top floor, I was exhausted but I just ignored it as I dodged several girls in the hall and ran for the stairs up to the stables. As I came out of the stairs, I saw Cat fighting with a drow. I watched as Cat blocked and spun away, slicing the drow yet again. It looked like she was playing with him. He was bleeding from a dozen deep cuts. As I watched her, I began to relax and lowered the hybrid. I bent slightly, catching my breath from my run up the stairs. Again the drow struck and then lunged. Cat blocked and stepped out of line with him, spinning around the blade came to a sudden stop at the drow’s neck. A thin line of blood forming at the edge of the blade. I walked forward as I heard Cat, “Ilith, tell the Ardan that if he wants me dead he can come himself, unless he is afraid to face his own daughter.” I heard Cassy cry from the front of the keep, “Kill him!” I glanced back to see James standing with her by the door. She started coming towards us, her face white in fear and anger, “What is it Cassy?” She looked at me, “He’s the one that raped me.” I looked at the drow, who glanced at her and smiled. It only took two steps to reach him and I struck him in the face with my fist. He dropped to the ground as if stunned, his sword spinning out of his hand. I looked around and saw two city guards inside the gates coming towards us. I waved to them, “If you could assist us officers.” I had to physically hold Cassy away from the drow. She had pulled a knife from somewhere and I carefully took it away from her. Jeremy, Elvan, James and several men arrived and helped the guard restrain the drow. When I finally calmed Cassy and moved her away from the drow, I got her to look at me, “Cassy? You said that this is the drow that raped you? Are you sure?” Her eyes seemed to focus on me finally and she nodded, “Yes. I will never forget him.” I looked at the guards holding the drow as even more people began to arrive, along with more guards. An idea came to me then, one that was both abhorrent and at the same time seemed right. I signaled a new guard that was approaching, “Officer, I need you to witness.” The guard looked at me in surprise and approached us as I turned back to Cassy, “Cassy I have stated openly that I have adopted you. Do you accept this?” She looked at me confused but nodded as Sam appeared beside her, “Yes.” “Then Cassy White Hawk, I ask you in front of witnesses. Do you accuse this drow of rape?” She looked at me trying to understand what I wanted, but answered angrily, “Yes, he raped me.” I looked at the guard, “You witnessed her accusation?” The guard nodded and I raised my eyebrow, “Verbally please.” He turned red, “Yes, I witnessed her accusation.” I looked back to Cassy, “Cassy White Hawk are you asking for justice from me as City Magistrate?” Cassy’s eyes opened wide, “Yes Father.” I looked at the guard as another joined him. I saw the surprise and understanding cross his face, “I witnessed her request for judgment.” I motioned to the other guard, “Stay here with my daughter.” The guard I was using as my witness followed me to the struggling drow. He snarled at me as I stepped up to him, spitting in my face. I ignored this as two of the men holding him struck him. I wiped my face and looked at the drow, “You have been accused of rape. What do you say?” He looked at me with hate in his eyes, before looking at Cassy disdainfully, “I took what I was given. If she did not want me, she should have tried harder to stop me.” I looked at the guard, who nodded, “I witness his statement of guilt.” I looked at the drow, “Statements have been given by both parties. I find you guilty. If you had property here, I would have it seized and you bonded. I don’t think that will work so it will be something more drastic. You will be castrated, your hand will be broken with a hammer. You will be branded and stripped to be walked around the city before being taken out one the city gates. If you return to the city your life will be forfeit.” The drow started struggling harder and I reached out to grasp his throat, “For what you have done to my daughter I should have killed you.” I stepped back and looked at the guard, “This case and my ruling needs to be given to Sergeant James.” I looked at Sam who was holding Cassy, “I need my small surgical kit and one of John’s hammers.” I looked at the men holding the drow, “Put him on the ground.” I looked at Cassy and the guard with her, “Cassy, please come here.” When she reached me, she was still angry, “Cassy I am sorry, I could not kill him. The city does not have that as a punishment for rape. If you can stand it, I want you to witness his punishment.” I saw several girls crowded around the doors and windows of the Keep. When I saw Ginger, I waved for her to come to me. A minute later she was there, “I am going to ask you to do something that is normally against a healer code.” I gestured at the struggling drow on the ground, “This drow was the one that raped Cassy. He will be castrated and his hand broken. After I break his hand, I want just the bones in his hand to be partially healed. Can you do that?” I could see the anger in her eyes, “You want me to Heal, him?” I looked her in the eye, “I want you to partially heal the bones in his hand, yes. Any attempt to heal them after we let him go, will have to include cutting his hands open and rebreaking the bones like we did with Sarah.” A look of understanding came over her face. Glancing at a smiling Cassy, “I will do as you ask… (She smiled at me) father.” I looked at Cat who had moved away to put distance between herself and the drow, “Cat?” I beckoned to her and when she reached me, I pulled her into a tight embrace, “You scared me.” She held me tightly and murmured in my ear, “I wasn’t going anywhere, love.” When we stepped apart. I saw Sam approaching with my kit, “Did you want to stay for this Cat?” I saw something deep in her eyes as she replied quietly, “Yes.” I accepted the kit from Sam and went to the struggling drow. Kneeling, I pulled my slim dagger. With quick cuts, I removed his pants. I opened my kit and took out a disinfectant paste I had made. I smeared it around his testicles and using a scalpel I cut him open. As he screamed, I cut the testicles off. I looked at Ginger, “Ginger, I need a little mage help here.” Ginger knelt beside me as I pointed to his blood vessels, “I need fire here, to seals these blood vessels.” The drow screamed louder as white hot flames enveloped his groin. As Ginger stood, I stopped her and held out my long knife with the back of the blade towards her, “If you can heat the tip of the blade without setting my hand on fire?” She smiled and murmured something at the blade and the tip started glowing red. I moved around until I was by his head as two of the men held it still. I branded a large R into his forehead. Closing my kit and stood, “Stand him up.” I looked at Sam, “The hammer Sam.” John broke in, “Michael, I will do this.” When I looked at him, his face was grave, “Are you sure John?” He nodded as he took the hammer, “This drow has to pay for what he did. He should know that it is not only you that think this.” We moved the drow next to the wall. It took three men to put his hand on the wall. John looked at him, “Bastard, this is for Cassy!” I could tell the blow that landed shattered the hand. As he screamed and passed out, I had Ginger approach and partially heal the hand. Stepping back I gestured to the guard, “Strip him and take him through the city before you send him out the east gate.” They stripped him and slapped him awake, before tying his hands and forcing him to walk in front of them. As they went out the gate, I thanked the men that had helped and turned to go to Cassy. Elvan and James approached and when they reached us, I had stopped in front of her. Elvan cleared his throat, “Someone said that drow was sent by the Ardan?” I looked at Cat, remembering my talk with Jen earlier, “Cat?” Her look was guarded, “Yes, the Ardan sent him.” Elvan looked at her, “Why would the Ardan send someone to kill you?” Cat did not answer, only looking at me with pleading eyes. I nodded and looked at Elvan, “You can ask your questions later. Right now we have some family business to talk about.” James blurted, “You don’t understand. The Ardan is the leader of the drow. If he wants someone dead then it is the business of the elves.” I smiled at James, “You are slipping James, patience. It does not matter right this second if it is an elf matter. For me, my family comes first. Besides, as a bonded you have to bring this through your bond master and he can bring it to me.” I stopped him from speaking, “Go get Samil. If it is as important as you say then ask your father to come see me.” I looked at Elvan, “Before you say anything, you need to come with me. There is something you need to hear.” James looked at me for a second, but I shook my head. “Go James, my family comes first for me as yours would for you.” He looked thoughtful and nodded as he turned and trotted out the gate. I thanked Ginger and sent her back to the children she had been watching. Gathering Sam, Cat and Cassy, I turned for the stairs, “Come along Elvan. You are almost family.” I heard a laugh as he fell in behind us. Sam glanced at me, “He is?” I smiled at her, “Jen?” Her eyes widened and I heard Cat chuckle, “He chased her and chased her, until she caught him.” (It was from the Legate’s story.) Elvan laughed behind her, “I heard that!” Cassy was quiet as we walked. On the fourth floor of the passageway I surprised them by turning towards the craftroom. When we came into the room, I stopped and had everyone but Cassy wait. I led her across the room to the forge. When we reached it I stopped her and reached into a pocket and pulled out a piece of folded gauze. I unfolded it and showed Cassy the drow’s testicles. Opening her hand I placed them on her palm, “You were too involved for me let you do anything to him, that was why I had Ginger do the magic. This is for you to do, throw them in the forge.” Cassy looked from her palm to me. I saw a glimmer of satisfaction in her eyes as she turned to the forge and flung them into its heat. Even before they struck, I felt her magic as it struck it. There was a blinding flash of heat and light. Cassy turned back and she had a smile on her face as she hugged me, “Thank you.” When she stepped back, I tilted my head towards the door, “Why don’t you go help Ginger with the children?” She nodded and I gave her a squeeze and then we went back to the others. As we were walking down the hall, I glanced at Elvan, “Do you know where Jen is?” He nodded, “I sent her to Elizabeth when I saw you running for the passageway.” We made our way slowly down and out of the passageway. When we reached Elizabeth’s room we heard several voices inside. I opened the door and walked in. Elizabeth stood frozen, she had been changing and stood naked. I smiled and told Amanda and Theresa, who had been with her, that we needed to talk to her alone. Jen stood but I gestured for her to sit. When Elizabeth came unfrozen and started to cover herself, I stopped her, “I don’t think so Elizabeth.” I crossed to a chair and sat as her daughters left. I held out my hand, “Come, sit on my lap. You don’t have to worry, Sam and Cat are here to protect you.” She stood frozen for a second and then she smiled as she walked to me, “Looking for another wife?” Sam and Cat laughed as I helped her onto my lap, “Was that an offer we heard?” Elizabeth looked into my eyes, (I could feel how tense she was) “Maybe, and if it was?” I smiled and hugged her, “Then, when we are done with this. Sam, Cat and I will sit with you and talk about it.” She turned a little red, “Do I have to give you children too?” I had a feeling of delight and laughed as I hugged her, “Elizabeth, I think you have had enough children for awhile don’t you?” She was still blushing but smiled and nodded, “In that case, I think we do need to talk.” By the time she was finished speaking, Sam and Cat both had crossed the room and were hugging her. When they broke up, I saw Jen smiling with Elvan sitting in a chair next to her holding her hand. I cleared my throat, “I hate to change this subject, but we need to talk about something else.” I looked at Jen, “Jen, I’m sorry but they need to know what you told me. Do you want me to tell them?” Her face turned white but she nodded. I looked around the room. “Elizabeth is the only one that did not see Jen when I found her. Her back had been whipped bloody. What she hasn’t told you is why.” I looked up at Cat holding one of Elizabeth’s hands and looked into her eyes, “Elizabeth has told you Jen had a twin. When they were growing up, her twin let Antizel know she could do magic. When they were old enough, he took Jen from her sister and raped her. When he knew she was pregnant he put Jen with her sister and they were back together for awhile. Antizel brought a drow into their room, it was Ardan...” Cat started as I continued, “he started raping Jen’s sister and Jen attacked him. She took his knife and stabbed him. The last thing she remembers is the drow Ardan, saying that he was taking her sister. He said that he was going to rape her until he got tired of her and then kill her.” I glanced around the room as Elizabeth slid off my lap and went to help Elvan comfort Jen. I looked at Cat, “Love, I think you know the rest of this story.” Sam moved to Cat hugging her. She sighed and I saw a haunted look in her eyes as they met mine. I smiled and held my arms for her, “The past is over. You know I will not let it happen again.” She came into my arms with a quiet cry, “but it still hurts so much!” There was silence in the room as I held her crying body. It was a few minutes later that she sat back. She caressed my face as if in wonder and looked at Jen, “Lisa is my mother, your sister. So far the Ardan has kept his word and has not tired of her. On their fifteenth birthday, she was brought to see her first daughters, twins. Ardan gathered a host of his followers and ordered them raped. It continued until they both died.” She took a breath, “On my tenth birthday, the Ardan came to my sister and I. He said it was time to start our training. That was the first time he raped us. His training continued for a year and then he started bringing others.” Cat looked at me, half in fear, “Ilith was one of them, he took delight in tormenting us as we were used. (My arms tightened around her) Jillian was the first to become fertile. Ardan gave her to Ilith for a month and she became pregnant. The Ardan or one of his host leaders used me until she gave birth.” Cat looked down, “The Ardan gathered a host again and had mother and I were chained next to him. He brought Jillian out with her two baby girls. He had his guards hold them up and he said that Ilith had stained his bloodline. They laughed and he had the guards kill the babies before giving Jillian to the host to be raped.” She was silent for a long time, “It was a long time before my sister died. The Ardan laughed and told my mother she still had me and her other two sets of brats. She was taken away and the Ardan was going to make me pregnant and then he had an idea. He was going to catch the elf prince and have him get me pregnant and then make him watch as he killed my children in front of his host.” Cat looked at me, “I was sent to an old mage who was going to summon a demon to catch the prince. He was going to enspell the prince to want me and then put us together. The mage was killed when the demon escaped and his apprentice sold me, not knowing the deal the mage had made with the Ardan.” Elvan cleared his throat and when Cat looked at him, he spoke, “Cat, I don’t know that much magic, but a demon can not just escape.” She shifted on my lap as she looked at him, “They can if the circle containing them is broken.” Elizabeth looked at her and I could see a smile behind her eyes, “A mage would not summon anything with the circle broken.” Cat looked at her and I think she felt Elizabeth’s amusement, “He would if he did not know I had broken it.” Elvan laughed and the rest of the room joined him. I hugged her tight against me, “Oh my clever Cat.” Jen was smiling at Cat, “Do you know where my sister is?” Cat nodded, “A day south of here. The Ardan likes to taunt the elves here.” Jen looked at me with a pleading look, “Father?” I smiled a fey smile as I had Cat get off my lap. I stood and held my arms out to Jen, “It will cost you dear for this favor my daughter.” As she came slowly into my arms, she looked questioningly into my eyes, “What cost father?” She teased. “A kiss.” as she smiled shyly. I stopped her and whispered into her ear. “For Elvan. With as much caring as you can.” She looked at me with another smile that was strangely tender. She laughed and hugged me, kissing me on the cheek. She turned to Elvan, “Elvan? Do you care for me?” Elvan was surprised and stood, ignoring everyone in the room. He stepped close to Jen, “I love you with all my heart. Is that enough?” She smiled softly and held her arms out, “Will you kiss me?” He stepped into her arms and held her gently as they kissed. It was almost a minute before they stopped and when they did it was Jen that sighed. She looked into his eyes and laughed, “Oh my Elvan, I didn’t know. I was afraid you would be like Him.” Jen pulled him into another long tender kiss. I cleared my throat and they separated with Elvan blushing and Jen turning with laughing eyes. She pulled him to me and kissed me on the cheek again. I caressed her face, “It will take a few days to get some things together to go get your sister. I don’t think Cat or Sam will let me run off until I have recovered either.” I looked around the room, “This story needs to be kept quiet. We will only tell those that need to know. I don’t want it spread to everyone.” I smiled and gestured towards the door, “Now Elvan, if you and Jen will excuse us, Elizabeth has something to discuss with us.” As they left the room Elizabeth became nervous. I smiled as I put four chairs together facing each other. I held my hand out for her and sat her in the chair that would face me. I then sat both Sam and Cat and taking my chair, I sat. I looked at Elizabeth who had started blushing and tried to cover herself. I laughed suddenly and looked from Cat to Sam. “My loves, Elizabeth is the only one undressed. Would you mind joining her?” Sam laughed as she stood with Cat to undress, Elizabeth blushed even more. When they were as naked as she was they sat and Cat poked me, “You too mister.” I laughed and stood as I undid my weapons, Cat and Sam stood to help me, Elizabeth hesitated for only a minute before laughing and standing to help me struggle out of my vest. When I was done and we had sat back down and I looked at Elizabeth, “Were you serious about wanting to be my wife?” Elizabeth was blushing again, but nodded, “I have seen how gentle you are. I see you watching Sam and Cat when they are not looking. I think you would be even more protective if you thought they would let you.” She glanced back and forth between Cat and Sam, “I enjoy watching Sam and Cat. They have something that attracts me.” She looked at me and then at the floor, “I am older then you think. When Antizel… when he first raped me, I had just had my four hundredth birthday. I don’t know if I would be able to even let you…” I could see tears in her eyes, “I don’t know if we would ever be able to consummate our union.” When she stopped, I looked at Sam first, “Sam?” She leaned forward and lifted Elizabeth’s faced so she could see it clearly, “We can consummate our union, when we are all ready. Do you think about Michael or us when we are not there? Can you love all of us and not just one alone?” Elizabeth looked into her face with tears slowly running from her eyes, “Yes. (She paused and gave Sam a shy smile.) That was why I told my father about starting a school.” I watched as she blushed, “I have thought about being with you and Cat both.” Sam looked at me smiling and nodded. I looked at Cat. Elizabeth looked at her as well and Cat surprised her by standing and pulling her to her feet. Tenderly she embraced Elizabeth and kissed her deeply. Elizabeth groaned and the embrace seemed to tighten and linger as I smiled at her response. When they stopped kissing, Cat held her for a moment before whispering something and holding her hand out to me. I stood and Cat turned her to face me, “Kiss my husband and lover.” Elizabeth seemed flushed and only hesitated a moment before stepping into my arms. I held her loosely and kissed her as softly as I could. I thought it would only be for a moment. I felt something happen when we kissed though, it was as if something missing in me had fallen into place. When we finally stopped, she looked at me in surprise and leaned forward for another kiss. This time she groaned and pulled me tight against her. When we stopped this time, she held me as she smiled a bright smile, “You finally came. I have been waiting so long for you.” I caressed her and turned her gently to Sam, “Once more love.” Elizabeth did not hesitate as she held her arms out to Sam. As they stepped into each others arms, Sam looked into her eyes and I saw her grin like an urchin as she kissed Elizabeth. This time it was Sam that groaned as the kiss turned into one of passion. When they stopped, it was Elizabeth that held Sam as she tried to regain her senses. I held my arm out for Cat and as she slipped under it, we joined Elizabeth in holding Sam. Finally, they all looked at me, “I think we all know she belongs with us.” Cat caressed me and looked at Elizabeth, “I need to go. I have to speak to Ann and John. With him poking us like he is, it would be a good time for him to try to get Sam pregnant. Will you stay and help them?” Elizabeth was strangely shy as she nodded and Cat kissed her. Sam was pulling me towards the bed as Cat hurriedly dressed and slipped out the door. It was forty minutes later when the banging on the door started. I was pulling on a boot and glanced at the bed as I hopped to answer it. Elizabeth and Sam lay together asleep with only the sheet I had pulled over them. I pulled the door open quietly, “Quiet.” As I stepped into the hall still trying to pull my boot on, I noticed Artimas, Edward and Janis frowning from the back of the crowd. The crowd in front of me though was made up of elves. It was made up of all the elves I knew, plus a few I didn’t. When I finished putting the boot on, I stood and looked at them, “Well?” James’s father cleared his throat, “My son and Master Samil have told us that you may know something about…” I stopped him, “This hall is not the place to discus this. I don’t think you want him hearing about this.” I saw Elvan at the back of the crowd, “Why don’t you have Elvan show you to the grotto. I believe it is warded and we would not disrupt the rest of my household.” They looked at each other and Teral spoke up from beside a young looking elf. “That sounds like a reasonable idea.” From the way he and another elf beside the young elf behaved, I knew they were protecting him. As Elvan led them off, Artimas, Edward and Janis came closer. Artimas was frowning, “Amanda said you asked everyone to leave Elizabeth’s room.” I grinned, “And I come out putting my boot on.” He nodded as I opened the door quietly, “Some of what you are thinking is true I guess. Come in but be quiet please.” As I was stepping back into the room, I stumbled to keep from stepping on one of the kittens that had walked in front of me with Cynthia and Simon following. I heard Edward and Janis hiss as they saw the bed. I walked quietly to the bed and a peacefully sleeping Elizabeth. As they entered behind me I heard them go quiet. I kissed her softly and whispered, “Love wake up, your father is here and is ready to defend your honor.” Elizabeth’s eyes opened sleepily, “Dad?” I smiled and gave her another kiss, “I know you just got to sleep, but perhaps you could rescue me?” She smiled a lazy smile and reached up to caress my face, “It will cost you.” I cupped her face, “And what would your price be my love?” As she stretched the sheet started slipping and I caught it. As she pulled me close she whispered, “A kiss.” The kiss seemed to stretch out and I slowly pulled back, “If you keep that up I’ll never get out of here and Sam is worn out.” She smiled wickedly, “But Cat isn’t and she isn’t pregnant yet.” I smiled and stood up as the kitten jumped onto the bed. I turned to my gear as Elizabeth looked at her Father, brother and uncle. Artimas stepped up to the bed, “Elizabeth, what…?” She stopped him with her finger across her lips as Sam murmured something in her sleep and tried to snuggle closer to her. Elizabeth looked at her fondly and looked back to her father with laughing eyes, “I did not think he would come. You told me so long ago that I stopped believing. I didn’t even recognize him, why didn’t you tell me it was going to be like this?” Artimas looked at her confused and she wiggled her finger for him to come closer. She whispered in his ear, “Remember when you did the scrying for me. You told me that when we kissed, it would seal me to him and to others you could not see.” He stood and looked at her, “After what you have been through…” She nodded smiling and looked at Edward and Janis, “Don’t worry father, Michael hasn’t taken advantage of me. He has shown me love doesn’t always mean sex. Yes, he had sex, Sam and Cat are both trying to get pregnant after all. Sam did make love to me though and it was wonderful and I feel so much better.” I saw them looking at each other as I fastened my vest and picked up my weapons, “Go back to sleep Elizabeth. Classes will be in a little while and I will send Cat to get you.” I gestured to the door and was halfway across the room when Cynthia called for me to wait. I looked back as the kitten sat on Elizabeth’s chest. A startled looked crossed her face as she looked at the kitten, “But…” I laughed softly as Artimas blinked at her and then smiled, “Remember Elizabeth? They don’t give us much choice.” Elizabeth frowned at him as the kitten slipped down her side and curled up. I felt Cynthia’s smugness as she walked out of the room ahead of me. When Simon brought Artimas out, I could almost hear their polite argument about not telling him. I looked at Edward and Janis and could see their smiles. I cleared my throat, “Excuse me Simon, but I still need to speak to him.” I gestured for them to walk with me as I heard, “He is stubborn but if you tell him enough times it will sink in.” I could see Janis and Edward hiding smiles and it was a moment before Artimas laughed and smiled. He looked at me, “Are you going to explain now?” I smiled back at him, “You’ll get some of the story when I talk with the elves. The part you want to know about started when I brought Cat and Sam to see Elizabeth and Jen. She had been changing and we interrupted her. A spur of the moment thought made me tell her not to dress and come sit on my lap. I was thinking it might help her get over her fear of men.” I looked at him, “Did she tell you about this morning?” He nodded, “She explained it and if Antizel were alive I would have killed him all over again.” I smiled and put my hand on his arm, “I have thought that many times. Anyway, at first she hesitated and then she crossed to me as if it was her idea. As she sat on my lap, she joked that I was looking for another wife.” I looked at him as we entered the passageway, “I looked at her and it didn’t look like she was joking. I asked if she was serious and she said, what if I was? It was the way she said it. I told her that if she were serious then Sam, Cat and I would talk with her about it. She asked about children and when I told that she had already had quite a few, she said that we would have to have that talk then.” At the stairs I paused, looking at all three of them, “I thought she might just be feeling grateful because I had saved her. When we finished our talk with Jen, I sent Jen out and Sam, Cat and I sat her down to talk. Sam and I asked her questions but when it was Cat’s turn she did something that surprised Elizabeth.” I looked Artimas in the eye, “She embraced her and kissed her. I thought she might panic but something happened. Elizabeth seemed to come alive and responded to her. When they were done, Cat turned her and told her to kiss me. I didn’t think she would be able to do it but she did.” I took a breath, “When we kissed, it was like something missing all my life had suddenly found me. I don’t know what it was, but after we stopped she held me and then kissed me again. It was like before and all I could do was hold her. After she kissed me, I turned her to Sam and from the way they acted it was the same for them.” I looked down, “What could I do? We accepted her into our lives, into our self-made marriage. She brought Sam to me and was with us as we made love. She kissed us without even thinking, without flinching and then when we were done, she made passionate love to Sam.” I looked at Artimas, “We all know it will be a long time, if ever that she will have sex with me as a man and wife do. What we share with her is love and caring.” Edward stepped forward, “Why my sister? What do you get?” I smiled at him, “What do I get? How can I answer that? What I get is a feeling in here (I tapped my chest) that comforts me and make me worry. It makes me happy and frustrated. How can I describe something that only lives in the heart?” Edward smiled as he looked at Artimas, “Remember our talk after I met Selina?” Artimas laughed and put his hand on my shoulder, “Edward thinks you are the one I should talk philosophy with about love.” I looked at Janis as he stepped closer to me, “Will you care for and love her and treat her with the gentleness she deserves?” I nodded and he smiled, “Then welcome to our family.” I heard a cough and turned to see Teral with the two elves I didn’t know, “Sorry to interrupt. We came to see if you got lost. I see it was only a matter of the heart though.” The one they were protecting smiled, “Matters of the heart are never Only, Teral.” I turned back to the mages, “Did you want to listen to what I found out?” Artimas shook his head, but Edward and Janis said yes. I led them down as Artmas turned and made his way back up the passageway talking to Simon in a distracted voice. As we were walking down the bottom hallway, the elf with Teral walked beside me, “Teral tells me you are better then even he is? And you have two women you call your mates and now you add a third? With everything I have seen going on how are you going to keep up?” I laughed as we went through the door into the grotto and saw several of the new women that were talking in quiet whispers, flinch at the sound. I stopped and looked at him, “I keep up because they are my mates and they walk beside me. You, I think, are the prince I have heard several people mention but never name. Look around, those you see are here seeking help and comfort as people do in every place. I don’t become weaker because I help them, they become stronger.” I glanced around, “It isn’t just the ones everyone called Mair that come here. I will start a school here, one that will teach any that wish to learn. I will teach healing, both by magic and medicine. I will also teach magic to any that can learn. The real Mair are here and they want to learn how to grow things and I will find someone to teach them.” I looked at the prince, “This place isn’t about a man with several wives. It is about a place all people can come to for help and learning. A place to make a new start, a new beginning.” He smiled as he gripped my arm, “I meant no insult. This is a good thing you do. Like many of my people, I too suffer from a case of ego. Once I was like James and only because of people like Teral did I really learn to see those around me. Perhaps it is time I once more became only a pupil.” I looked at him as I saw the others come closer slowly, “And what new subject do I get to sell to my teachers?” The prince laughed again, “Humanity? Perhaps I need you as my teacher. James has made a remarkable recovery and I think he is learning more then he thinks he is.” I smiled, “Well if you want to follow me around you will have to leave everyone home or I will never get anything done.” He laughed again and released my arm bowing, “I will be safe enough in your company. I will put myself in your hands.” Turning we looked at the nobles that had overheard him. I looked around and saw a small girl watching from behind a tree. I knelt and beckoned to her. She came to me shyly with her eyes on the ground, “Yes Master?” I gentle lifted her chin, “My name is Michael. What’s yours?” She looked at me and I could see the fear in her eyes as she answered, “Samantha, but momma says I am just Sam.” I smiled, “Sam is a good name. Do you know the little people that live here?” She nodded and I saw something spark in her eyes, “They're cute.” I nodded, “Do you know where to go to find them?” She nodded and pointed. I smiled at her, “I’ll tell you what. I will have some of my daughters bring their pets down here, if you will go to the small people and sit down with them and ask them for a runner to help me. Can you do that for me?” Her eyes had lit up the more I had talked and she nodded before turning and running towards the river wall. I stood and saw most of the nobles looking at me with tolerant smiles. There were only a few that looked impatient. I gesture for the prince to proceed me as I started walking towards the center of the grotto and the place Elizabeth had been held. As we entered the clearing I stopped, I was surprised at the change that had taken place. I saw several Mair prying up the stones so they could be taken away. A young Mair woman appeared beside me. I saw she was clothed in cloth and smiled to myself. I saw her smile and straighten her dress and knew she had heard what I had thought. Cynthia came walking out of the brush behind me with a strange cat and I heard, “Yes, she can hear your thoughts. She will get Cat.” The Mair waited though and I knelt down with the prince beside me, “Can you find Cat?” She smiled and looked at the prince, “Cynthia said you are the elf prince, I like you. Will you come back?” He smiled gently and nodded. I could tell the rest of their conversation was between them and waited until she looked at me, “Harry is on his way back. Cat will be here soon.” She turned and walked back into the brush heading towards the river wall. The prince stood with me and several nobles asked what had happened and he laughed, “The minx propositioned me and I think I will take her up on it.” They looked at him not understanding and he looked at me and winked. Cat came through the brush behind us on the path. I held my hand out and when she held it, I sank into a cross-legged seat. The prince bowed low to Cat and waited for everyone to be seated around us. After they sat, I looked at the prince, “I will tell this from the beginning as I know it.” I began by describing Jen’s condition when I found her and related her story without giving names. When I was done I looked at the prince. “Can you tell me who the Ardan is?” Several of the nobles started, but the prince never took his eyes from me, “The Ardan is my father’s brother.” I felt Cat start but only squeezed her hand. I thought about it and finally looked at him. Slowly I told Lisa’s and Cat’s story and watched his face as it unfolded. When I was finally done they were quiet until the prince looked up at me with haunted eyes, “The girl who told this story? May I speak with her?” I looked at him closely, “Why?” He continued to look me in the eye, but I saw the tears that were hidden. He looked down, “Because she is my cousin. Because I owe her a debt I will never be able to repay. Because she deserves so much for the suffering she has endured.” He looked back up at me and I saw the tears spilling silently from his face, “Because I want to tell her, she is safe and I will never let my uncle near her again.” I looked at Cat and saw her caring look at the prince. I looked at the nobles, “That is the story up to this moment. If you will excuse me, my wife and I have something to discuss.” I stood and lifted Cat, looking down at the prince, “Come to my room, alone. Elvan or James can tell you how to get there.” I called Cynthia, “When you are done with your flirting, could you ask my daughters to bring the drakes down to meet Sam?” Cynthia’s laugh echoed in my head and I saw Cat smile as Cynthia finished with, “My chosen, it will be a long time before I am done with this one.” I grinned, “In that case lover, I will find them myself.” I didn’t have to go far, as soon as I stepped into the hall on their floor, I was almost run over. We had to catch several, just to keep them from falling as they tried to avoid hitting us. When they were all standing quietly, shifting from foot to foot, I noticed the numbers had grown again and sighed, “Virginia?” She waved from the back and I saw the drakes peeking over her shoulder. I looked at all the girls, “Have you had your classes for the day?” When they all said they had I smiled, “There is a little girl down in the grotto. I told her my daughters would come see her and bring their pets. When you girls go down there remember it is the Mair’s home so don’t mess it up. If anyone wants to come up and play, make sure they know how to find their way back to where they sleep. Will you go down there for me?” They all agreed and as suddenly as they had ran into us, they were off running down the stairs. I put my arm through Cat’s as we climbed the stairs towards our room, “I don’t know where they get the energy.” Cat smiled, “They are so different from before they came here.” We entered our room and I set the hybrid down while Cat stripped the chain off. I took off the shoulder holster and set it on one of the small tables. I heard the light tread at the door and turned as the prince stopped in the doorway. I smiled and waved for him to sit on the cushions by the pool. As we sat, Cat crossed the room and sat right next to him. The prince looked at her in surprise and I grinned, “You wanted to meet your cousin?” The prince looked at me and nodded as Cat put her hand on his. The prince looked at her in surprise and suddenly a look of understanding crossed his face, “It’s you?” He cupped her face, looking deep into her eyes. His look of amazement grew as the magic he had called faded. Slowly he pulled her into his arms as his tears fell freely from his eyes. Putting her at arms length and smiled, “I was going take you away and protect you, you no longer need that. Will you at least let me tell the others who you are?” She gently wiped the tears from his face, “Sylvan, when my husband has brought my mother and sisters home, you can tell them.” He looked at her, “You know my name?” Cat smiled as she stood and pulled him to his feet, “I heard the mage name you in his spell.” The prince looked at me, “You are going to try to rescue her mother and sisters from Ardan?” I shook my head, “I am not going to try. I will bring them out, anyone or anything that tries to stop me will die.” He stopped Cat from leading him towards the door, “You think it will be that easy?” I stood and walked to stand in front of him, “Look into my eyes prince. Do you really think I will let any power on this world stop me? If this Ardan and his host get between me and what I go after, they will die. Your uncle’s life is forfeit to me for what he has done to Cat.” The prince had been looking into my eyes and what he saw made him step back and bow very deep, “Will you accept my company in visiting my uncle?” I smiled, “Only if it is without your entourage.” He stood, “When do we go?” I laughed, “When my doctor (I gestured at Cat) has said I am fit.” Sylvan looked from Cat to me, “You’re not well?” I grinned, “I am recovering from a slight blood loss.” Cat looked at me with her eyebrows raised, “Slight?” I grinned again as Sylvan laughed, “I see she has your true measure.” I linked my arm with his and turned him towards the door. I stopped in the doorway to look back at Cat, “You might want to wake Sam and Elizabeth for classes and Cat, take your sword.” She stuck her tongue out at me, but I had seen her eyes when I mentioned waking Elizabeth. I laughed with Sylvan as we walked down the hall. When we started down the stairs I looked at him, “It will be no longer then a week. Even that long may be too long. This Ardan may start sending groups of drow after Cat.” He smiled back at me, “I think I can help with that.” I looked at him and he chuckled, “I don’t normally use my authority in the city. I can have both the Keep and the manor watched and protected. They will not be seen and should give any group of my uncle’s quite a surprise. They are my rangers and to be honest, they are a little upset with me for not letting them go after our cousins.” I turned him down the fourth floor hallway, heading for Sarah’s room, “What are you going to tell them they are protecting?” He gave an evil smile, “Your story will get out. They don’t know Cat is his daughter though. I will tell them the truth, the Ardan’s daughter is here and he wants her dead. Believe me, they will use this as an opportunity to lure any cousin that wants to do his biding.” We turned into Sarah’s door and saw the crowd around her bed. I smiled at Paul who was sitting beside her bed holding her hand, “Have you let her have any rest?” Paul grinned back at me, “We were just keeping her company.” I looked around the room, (They were mostly neighbors) “I need to interrupt for a minute to check her.” I stepped up beside the bed as Paul stood and stepped back. I spent a few minutes asking questions as I checked her hip. When I was done I stepped back, “You did not lose that much blood and the healing seems to have worked very well. I want you up in the morning but you are not to over do it. I want you to take more breaks and see if someone (I looked at Paul) can accompany you.” As we were walking down the hall, Sylvan grinned at me, “Another female?” I smiled, “Sarah is my apprentice.” As we were coming out the passageway, Sylvan stopped me, “James says you give classes in unarmed fighting?” I nodded as I looked towards the open space to see people already arriving, “Yes, Why?” He looked at me, “Would you mind if I joined your class?” I nodded towards Teral and the other elf that were making their way towards us, “Either have them join you or send them to help in the kitchen.” Sylvan laughed and walked out to meet them. I saw Aretha and his wife by the manor door and went to talk to them. As I came up, I could see Julianna’s face was flush and chuckled to myself thinking she might have walked in on Elizabeth and Sam, “Did you get a surprise?” She looked at me and I could see she was trying to think of something to say. I gave Aretha a wide smile, “Did she walk in on Elizabeth and Sam?” I saw Julianna’s flush fading as Aretha nodded. She looked at me, “You knew about her. I mean about her, Sam and Cat?” I smiled, “I had wanted to speak to you about that. It was a very surprising turn of things.” I turned them back towards Elizabeth’s room and told Julianna about what had happened. I even told her about Cat, Sam and I wanting to have children. She kept looking at me, “Are you sure it was a bond?” I looked at her, “A bond?” Julianna smiled back at me, “I’ll check.” We were almost to Elizabeth’s room when Aretha cleared his throat, “Michael, we wanted to talk to you about another matter.” I looked at him, but Julianna finished for him, “very few people know this. The elf population is getting smaller with every generation. Aretha and I have thought to have a child but so far we have been unsuccessful. We thought, with your different knowledge you might be able to help us.” I opened Elizabeth’s door when we reached it and found all three of them together on the bed. Julianna blushed, but I shook my head, “Cat, I said to wake them so they could come to class.” She lifted her head from kissing Elizabeth, “They are awake, aren’t they?” I smiled as I crossed the room to give each of them a kiss, “Elizabeth needs more exercise then in this bed. You can help her move her things into our room and you’ll have all night to love one another.” As they were dressing, I looked at Julianna, “Much of the testing I know to do require using equipment I don’t have here. However, I can try using some of my own abilities. I will need to examine you and Aretha though.” Julianna turned to Elizabeth as she stood from putting on some slippers. The magic I felt was different and made all of us (Cat, Sam, Elizabeth and I) jerk as if someone had plucked at something inside me that I could not describe. The magic faded as quickly as it had come, with Julianna smiling a soft smile as we stumble into one another seeking comfort. Julianna stepped close, “I’m sorry, I should have warned you. I was checking the bond between you.” It was several moments before we stopped holding each other and were able to step back. Even then, I did not want to move too far from them. I looked at Julianna, “That was not a pleasant feeling.” She smiled, “No, if it is any comfort to you, your bonds with each other are the strongest I have seen. Getting back to our problem though, when do you want to do the exam?” I looked at the bed and pulled the sheet up, “Hop up on the bed.” Julianna blushed and looked at the girls, “Right now?” I patted the bed, “We won’t bite.” Cat muttered, “Hard.” Aretha heard though and laughed as Julianne turned red and moved to the bed. Elizabeth stopped dressing to help her. As the girls left, I centered and reached into Julianna. It did not take long to examine both of them and describe to the red faced couple what I could do for them if they wanted my help. When they agreed, I told them what I wanted them to do, before leaving them to attend my classes. There was such a large crowd that I called out all the more advanced students and asked them to assist the beginners. I broke everyone into smaller groups and we started with simple stretches before starting to work on basic forms. While they were practicing, I saw James say something to Sylvan as Jenny was trying to correct him. A moment later I saw Jenny partner Sylvan and as he moved, she put him on the ground. He lay stunned looking up at her and James started laughing along with several other students. Sylvan rolled to his feet and faced Jenny. Suddenly his face broke into a grin and he bowed to her. I moved on, to help others and it was several minutes later that I looked back to see a surprised looking James hitting the ground. When I felt the beginners had done enough, I called a halt and had them start cool down stretches. The advanced class went smoothly and I ended with a demonstration. I put a blindfold on and faced four of them. When I finished, I gave them some exercises to try by themselves. After the class was finished, I saw Cassy and Ashley talking not too far from where Gentle was talking to another man. They didn’t hear me walk up and I heard them talking about trying to get Gentle alone, “Girls?” They turned and saw me and I could see a look of fear on their faces. I held out my arms, “You don’t have to be afraid of me.” They hesitated before stepping into my arms and I whispered, “Girls, I want you to move into the room next to Sarah. I will see what I can do to help you convince Gentle. The only way he will know you are interested in him though, will be for you to talk to him. I am going to ask him to help me later, why don’t you come with him?” As I started towards Gentle, I stopped and looked at Ashley, “Did Jen tell you that I wanted to see you in the morning?” When she nodded, I went to speak to those I had been thinking about to help me with my plan and then I went back to Elizabeth’s room. I walked in to find Aretha and Julianna in bed, with Elizabeth and Cat sitting next to the bed talking about babies and pregnancies. I crossed to the bed, “Are you sure you want me to do this?” A red faced Julianna nodded as Aretha held her. It was a few minutes later that I finished and left them with instructions to spend the night and I would see them in the morning. I escorted Cat and Elizabeth out of the room. As we entered the passageway, Elizabeth started getting nervous. On the fourth floor; I stopped by Sarah’s room to check on her. I found her sleeping peacefully with Paul stretched out on top of the cover next her asleep as well. I made stops to say good night to the girls. Elizabeth was surprised when we came into the nursery. For a change none of the girls were in the bath but as soon as they saw me, they ran to me. They all gave me good night hugs while telling me about their day. Elizabeth was more surprised when she saw the drakes following Virginia. When we turned to leave, Beth stood and came to us. Kissing her mother on the check and turning to look me in the eye, measuring me. I smiled and stepped close and gave her a hug as I whispering, “I won’t hurt her.” Elizabeth was even more nervous as we got to our floor and said our good nights to the girls there. When we entered the bedroom, I saw that Ann must have sent someone up with my rifle because it was on one of the tables. When Sam and Cat started shedding clothes, I saw that Elizabeth almost looked panicked and cleared my throat, “You might want to put your robes on, we will be having company soon.” Cat and Sam stopped to look at me as I put my weapons on a table and undressed quickly. Putting on a robe, I crossed to where Elizabeth still stood fully dressed. I smiled as I pulled her into an embrace. Stepping back I looked at her, “you have been with all of us today. We won’t let you get hurt.” I slowly undressed her as Cat brought one of her spare robes. We were barely done when Jen and Elvan arrived. I smiled and led Elizabeth to the bath with Elvan and Jen following, “Elizabeth, you can call this therapy. Elvan is going to bath you.” I saw a sudden look of panic cross her face and I turned her to look at Jen, “You know he cares about Jen and I will be right here. Nothing will hurt you.” I looked into her eyes, “trust us?” She stared into my eyes and took a breath before nodding. I helped her take the robe off as a shy Jen helped Elvan undress. Elizabeth seemed to relax as she watched Jen shyly stand and step into an embrace with Elvan. When they broke Jen laughed softly, “After you are done with mother, you can help me with my bath.” Elizabeth laughed and held out her hand to Elvan, “We shouldn’t keep her waiting.” He smiled at her and took her hand, leading her into the bath. I sat slowly with Cat beside me and Sam snuggling up behind Cat. Jen sat on my other side and leaned against me. Elizabeth tensed whenever Elvan reached someplace sensitive but when he only washed her, she relaxed. When he was finished, he led her out and I gently dried her while Jen dried Elvan. When Jen was done, Elizabeth went to him and gave him a tinder kiss before turning him to Jen. She came back to me a little more relaxed. I kissed her and turned her to face the door as Margaret came in with a red faced Tom following. Elizabeth looked back at me and I grinned, “Tom will be gentle, but he might need some direction.” Cat and Sam both laughed and stood up, they stopped next to Tom. Sam ruffled his hair, “We will give you directions. Think of when you were hurt and we bathed you.” He grinned at her and they helped him undress. When they were done, they walked him to Elizabeth and I removed her robe. She was a little red in the face as she took Tom’s hand and walked into the bath with him. We sat beside the bath again with Cat, Sam and Margaret making suggestions to Tom. Elizabeth told him to ignore them because he was doing a good job. She was a lot more relaxed and even joked back and forth with Tom. When they came out, I dried Elizabeth as Cat and Sam dried Tom, giving him a kiss from each of them for his help. Elizabeth gave him a kiss as well and I thanked him. When she walked back she looked at me, “Any more?” Cassy coughed in the doorway and Elizabeth turned around to see her as she led Gentle in with Ashley holding his other hand. Gentle seemed a little dazed, like he could not believe they were with him. Elizabeth looked at me in exasperation, “I am not going to take baths all night.” I smiled, “Only once more.” When Gentle was undressed, he walked an unsure Elizabeth into the bath. Ashley and Cassy sat beside me. When Sam started kissing Cat, Ashley leaned forward to look and then looked at Cassy. Cassy smiled and opened her arms to Ashley, giving her a loving embrace. I watched Gentle as Elizabeth laughingly reminded him to wash her. Cassy and Ashley laughed and Ashley looked at me, “Michael… Father, I know you wanted me to come in so you could examine me.” She blushed as she looked at Gentle, “I... we, don’t want to wait.” Cat and Sam stopped to look at them and I sighed as I heard Elizabeth whispering to Gentle. Quietly I told them what to do and stood, dropping my robe. I walked into the bath and smiled at Gentle, “Take care of my daughters Gentle.” As they left the room, I started to gently wash Elizabeth. It was only a moment before Cat and Sam joined me. By the time we finished, Elizabeth wasn’t sure if she should laugh or groan in frustration. As we were getting out of the bath, I noticed another strand of magic. I thought about all the times I had pulled them from her. They had always loosened when she was relaxed. I whispered for Sam and Cat to make love to Elizabeth and get her to relax. Sam and Cat moved to the bed with her, holding her and kissing her. I opened my senses and waited, holding my long knife. Slowly I pushed my chi to surround the magic strand like a sock. By the time Elizabeth tensed and the afterglow started settling in, only the end of the strand was left. As she relaxed even more, I worked the shield I had formed slowly around the end. When at last it came free, it jerked inside the shield, but I was already drawing it out and cutting off the end I was coming to call its head. Setting the knife aside, I got on the bed. When I was above Elizabeth, I kissed her tenderly. At first she responded but then she got tense. I kissed her and pulled back so she could see me, “Only three more to go.” It took her a moment to understand what I had said. I was nibbling her neck when it came to her. Her body relaxed as she reached up to hold me, “You said four or five…” I kissed her, “What happened after we made love to you this afternoon?” She pushed me up a little to look at me, “What?” I laughed softly and both Cat and Sam joined me, “You fell asleep with Sam... remember? Were you relaxed?” She blushed and smiled in memory as Sam and Cat both started kissing her again. She had forgotten where I was and kissed both of them back before pulling me close, “Yes, it felt so nice and I was relaxed.” I gave her a quick kiss, “What happens to the strands of magic when you relax?” She pulled me closer and gasped when she felt me. She looked at me for a minute, but did not tense up or try to push me back, “The spells start unraveling. But why didn’t it hurt when you pulled this last one?” I bent slowly and gave her a long passionate kiss, before pulling back with a groan. “Because I waited for it to completely release you, I even gentle pried the end free.” She closed her eyes and groaned deep in her throat. When she opened them, she looked into my eyes as she pulled me tight against her. I could feel a slight tenseness in her though. I kissed her and pulled back, “You are not ready to be with me like that yet.” I eased to her side and caressed her. She rolled onto her side facing me, “Will I ever be?” I smiled as Sam moved close behind her and reached out to caress her, “Would you have let me be this close to you two days ago?” Elizabeth looked into my eyes and a slow smile came to her face, “I didn’t know who you were two day’s ago.” I laughed as Cat suddenly rolled me onto my back and moved on top of me, “You are talking to much Michael. Elizabeth will be ready for you when she accepts her love for you with both heart and mind. You have children to father right now.” This brought a laugh from both Sam and Elizabeth and I rolled Cat over until she was below me, “I have something to tell you, too.” Cat sighed as we began making love, “It can wait.” I kissed her passionately and stopped, “No. I tampered with you. I removed the spells around the eggs in your womb. You will be able to have a son as well as a daughter now.” Cat stopped pulling at me, “A son?” I smiled and gently kissed her, “I hope you don’t mind.” I saw Elizabeth and Sam both watching as Cat reached up and held my face, “I can have your son?” I looked into her eyes, “Yes, I wanted there to be at least a chance. Of course we both know how pushy you females can be. Our son will have to beat them to the egg.” We all laughed and Cat again rolled me over and this time I let her. It was the middle of the night when the little girls crawled into the bed and I heard Sam groan as they cuddled around her. I woke again when Jessie crawled on top of me and snuggled against my chest and almost instantly fell asleep. |
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