by Eric Vall
I helped her orgasm heighten as I pounded into her, and once the cat-girl went limp, I lifted her off me and pinned her against the stone wall of the hot spring. I slid back inside of her quickly, and Carmedy wrapped her legs around my waist. I looked deeply into her eyes as I made love to her, and she stared back as she caressed my face. I couldn’t look away from her; I was totally enraptured with her beauty in the evening light. Her skin glowed with droplets of sweat that looked like dew, her lips were moist and parted as soft moans fell from in between them.
I considered myself a very lucky god that my four minions found me when they did. I hadn’t planned on falling in love with them, in fact, I planned on just using them as tools to exert my will, but at this moment, I wouldn’t change a thing. I was the destroyer of worlds, the eater of souls, god of the underworld, and I would do anything for these mortal women. They had all of my heart in their possession, and I hoped they would never give it back.
It took only a matter of minutes to bring Carmedy into her second and more powerful orgasm. The small feline rocked against me, and I grunted in pleasure as I felt my own orgasm rise to the surface. I suppressed it and pushed on further, making sure that my minion was fully pleasured and tired out before I took my turn with her.
Once Carmedy had reached her tenth and final orgasm, her eyes rested on mine, and I knew it was time. The feline was exhausted from our lovemaking and wanted me to fill her with my seed. I pushed into her as I gripped onto her shoulder tightly. The cat-girl, though tuckered out, moved her hips against me and bucked in time with my movement. Her breathing was ragged as it hit my neck and sent shivers racing all over my body.
I slammed into her as I held her there and finally, my member seized within her and poured my frothy semen deep inside of her pulsing walls. Carmedy’s vagina convulsed around me in an orgasm I wasn’t expecting, and our moans collided in the air and lifted higher together into the darkness. I thrust into her slowly as I let my climax spill into her, and when I finished, the cat-girl collapsed into my arms. I held her tightly, then lifted her bridal style of out the water. I carried her naked back toward our room then lay her down in the massive bed.
I covered her in the heavy blankets, then turned and closed the door to the outside. I climbed in beside her, and Carmedy snuggled into my bare chest. Her breathing was even, but the feline wasn’t asleep yet. When I glanced down at her, our eyes met, and she gave me the sweetest smile I’d ever seen.
“Carmedy?” I whispered over to her in the darkness, and her emerald eyes flashed happily at the sound of my voice.
“Yes, Master? What is it?” the feline questioned back, and I reached out and tucked a stray strand of her pitch-black hair behind an ear.
“The fight with the Holy Order is coming soon,” I stated in a firm voice and the feline nodded vehemently.
“I’m prepared, we’re gonna beat the shit out of those dumb mages, they won’t know what hit ‘em!” the cat-girl snorted with laughter.
“You’re starting to sound like Rana,” I chuckled, and the feline groaned. “Don’t worry, it’s only natural, you do spend every day with her.”
“What about the fight with the Holy Order?” Carmedy asked as she let go of me and sat up in bed.
“Nothing, it’s nothing of consequence,” I said with a wave of my hand.
“The fight against the Gods’ Realm comes after, right?” Carmedy questioned as she tilted her head curiously.
“Correct.” I smiled at her as I reached up and cupped her warm, round cheek.
“We’re gonna beat the shit out of them too!” the alchemist cried gleefully as she held onto her ankles with her paws and rocked backward.
“Yes, we will.” I nodded as I stroked her hair and lay back in bed.
I held her tightly underneath the blankets and stared up at the ceiling. Her warmth spread to me, and I pressed soft kisses to the crown of her head. The futures my minions dreamed of were so close, and I was happy to be the one to give it to them. I wanted nothing but happiness for them, which was strange coming from an Underdark god. I destroyed and killed so easily, but when it came to my minions, I was a different person. Though at times I had to train them and chastise them, I was still tender and kind to them. I loved them and would do anything for them.
Carmedy snuggled in and soon, her breathing evened, and soft snores escaped her lips. Every once in a while the feline would whisper something about food, and I’d chuckle softly to myself.
Chapter Six
Carmedy and I awoke early the next morning and left the hot springs. The town was quiet on the walk back with very few citizens bustling about. I held the feline’s hand in mine as we hurried on together, and a few times, I glanced over at her, and she grinned back at me.
The sun was just starting to rise as we returned to the apothecary, and we could see Carmedy’s parents and brothers bustling about inside. Their voices were tinny and far away, but the cat-girl’s hand tightened around mine. She’d told me long ago that her parents were trusted healers on the island and that her father had even cured a disease that was plaguing Mauntenraion’s people. I was proud to be a part of this family, and one day, I would put her family and their skills to good use.
I stepped forward and opened the door for my newest wife, and Carmedy giggled and bowed her head to me as she stepped inside. Vivienne grinned widely as we entered and stood close together, and Carmedy’s mother hurried over to us.
“Hello! How are you this morning?” Vivienne asked in a rush as she grabbed us both by the arms and pulled us upstairs. “Have you eaten yet? Cedric made us a whole spread before any of us woke up! I think Annalise helped him, but the other women are still sleeping. Carmedy, my dear, did you know that the woman with the blue hair is the Qianlong? How exciting that we’re meeting a real dragon!”
Vivienne talked excitedly to her daughter as she pulled us into the spacious kitchen. The poor alchemist barely got a word in edgewise as her mother went on to talk about the stories that Heijing told them over dinner. I smiled at both of the dark-haired women then Vivienne grabbed me by the arm and pushed me into a chair.
The table was heavy with piles and plates of food, and it wasn’t surprising to me anymore where Carmedy got her appetite from. The feline immediately grabbed a pristine sparkling plate and began piling it high with different breakfast foods. I grabbed my own plate, but Vivienne grabbed it away with a sharp shake of her head and began filling it for me.
“You are the Master of this house and all others on this island, I will not let you serve yourself while I still have working arms.” The healer said decisively as she slid too much food onto my plate.
Vivienne’s arm wobbled from the weight of the plate as she set it down gently in front of me. The serving she’d given me was enough for four or five men, but I smiled and bowed my head in thanks.
“Sometimes I wondered where pussycat got her eating habits from,” Rana muttered as she stumbled through the kitchen door and rubbed at her eyes. “But after watching her brothers eat seven plates each, I don’t have to guess anymore.”
“Well good morning to you too, Grumpy Pants.” Vivienne giggled lightly as she grabbed the redhead by the shoulders and steered her to the table.
The healer grabbed a plate for Rana, but the fox quickly snatched it away from her in case Carmedy’s mother piled the plate too high just like mine. Vivienne waggled her finger good naturedly at the redhead and turned back toward the stove where more food was cooking for the rest of her family.
Rana set to work placing sausages, bacon, and a steaming heap of scrambled eggs onto her plate, then began to dig in. Morrigan shuffled in with Heijing following quietly behind her, and the two stoic women slid into chairs at the table on either side of me. Heijing eyed me silently, and I knew what she wanted to speak about. We were leaving the island soon, and the Qianlong was desperate to find the last remaining temple of her people.
Our eyes locked for a moment, and an understanding passed between us. Today was re
served for Heijing and Heijing only. I would take her up into the forest, and we would find the temple together. I knew it was something she desperately wished for, and I would give that to her as a sign of my trust within her.
The sounds of soft padding feet reached my ears, and I turned just in time to see Haruhi with her head down and nose in a book. Her soft, white ears twitched once then she raised her head and smiled to me warmly. The librarian closed her book and slid into an open chair beside Rana.
“Good Morning, Master,” the sage grinned as she took a plate and began piling it full with food. “How was your night?”
“Wonderful, how was yours?” I asked back as I set down my fork, reached across the table and squeezed her hand affectionately.
“We learned so much more about Heijing,” Haruhi said as she sat up straighter in her chair excitedly. “She told us about life in the sanctuary and a bit about her parents! I wish we could’ve stayed longer there and looked around.”
“We’ll go back one day, my love,” I nodded to her as I picked up my fork again. “I’m glad that you got to know our guest better.”
We were interrupted by a loud yawn as Annalise stepped into the room with her arms raised over her head. The high queen groaned as she stretched her arms high above her. She let them drop as she noticed me at the table then raced over and draped her arms around my neck. Annalise pressed soft kisses to my cheeks and whispered sweet words in my ears to let me know how much she had missed me. The swordswoman dropped her arms from around me and sat down in an empty seat.
Cedric and Fabien hustled in, they bowed low to me, then quickly scarfed down their breakfasts. They ate just as much as Rana said they had, and they threw down their forks, hustled to the sink and placed their plates within. The two cat-men kissed their mother on the cheek then hurried downstairs to help their father with the apothecary.
I finished my plate and handed it over to Vivienne. The cat-woman took it from me with a broad smile and bowed her head to me respectfully. Heijing hadn’t eaten anything at all but stood when I did and followed me out of the room. She stayed quiet the entire time as she floated behind me, and I moved through the house and out of the apothecary with ease. I towered over the waif-like woman, and she looked up into my face earnestly as her icy blue eyes glittered in the morning sunlight.
“We must head north up the mountain,” Heijing stated as she turned and pointed up the side of the mountain to a small path cut through the trees. “Then, when the path ends, we must head east.”
“How do you know all of this?” I asked as I crossed my arms over my chest and stared down at her. “You said before that you’ve never been to the island before.”
“Your woman, Haruhi, I believe her name is, showed me one of her many books and pointed out the possible areas where the temple could be,” Heijing told me in her emotionless voice then turned on her heel. “She is very useful to you, her knowledge seems to be boundless. I am glad to be on her side.”
“I’m fortunate to have found Haruhi,” I smiled as I walked beside the tiny Qianlong. “It was merely by accident, but she’s already been helpful to us in many ways.
“I hope to be like that too,” Heijing stated in her cold, unfeeling voice as we found the path that led up the mountain.
“What ever do you mean?” I asked as I tilted my head with interest.
“I hope that one day you say that you were lucky to find me.” the Qianlong stated matter-of-factly.
“I already find you to be a worthy ally, and I can promise you that I will say I was lucky to find you now and in the future,” I told her as we climbed up the mountain together.
We matched each other’s pace as we climbed the side of the island together, and the woods were deadly silent with no movement from wild animals or birds at all. I didn’t have to wonder why; Heijing and I were two predators of a different kind. It was only natural that the creatures of the earth were afraid of us and kept out of our way.
We walked for a long time. If I had to guess I’d say for three or four hours until the path finally ended, and the Qianlong didn’t miss a beat and shifted toward the east. Heijing kept walking silently, and her icy blue eyes were intent ahead of us. I could tell from her concentration, she was eager to find the place of her ancestors, the temple where either her father or her mother had once been conceived and hatched.
I sensed the presence of magic near us, not from a god or deity but from a holy place. We were close to the temple, and the Qianlong moved faster through the tall grass. Heijing held her hands in front of her, and she fidgeted with them nervously, but other than that, the dragon seemed to be utterly calm on the outside. Despite her stoic expression, her thoughts were running wild with anxiety, and I knew I must comfort her at this moment before she drove herself mad.
“Can you tell me more about your people?” I asked as I matched her pace and glanced down at her over my shoulder.
“What would you like to know?” Heijing uttered as she stepped surely through the tall grass but looked up at me away from the tree line ahead of us.
“Anything, it doesn’t have to be your parents specifically. I would like to hear more about your people.” I said as I let my hands brush against the tall grass.
Heijing blinked once, then stopped as her lips pressed into a firm line. Her brow furrowed, and I stood a few steps in front of her and waited. There was a single question that she wanted to ask me, but when she looked into my face, she decided against it. I knew it was something she’d ask me later and I was grateful that she’d decided against it at this moment. I would have answered her honestly since she already knew who I was and my true name just like Haruhi but right now was not the right time.
Heijing’s expression cleared as her icy blue eyes softened, and she settled on a better-suited topic. The Qianlong stepped next to me, and we continued on together toward the powerful beat of dragon magic in the distance.
“I never knew my grandfathers, the two warlords over the tribes died before I was born,” Heijing told me in a somber voice as she stared straight ahead. “I never met my grandmother’s either, in dragon society during the time of their deaths, it was common for warlords’ wives to kill themselves to be rejoined with their lost loves. I only had my parents and the people of Nekoka. There was an older man who worked in the palace alongside my father, his name was Liang. He was the closest thing I had to a grandfather in the tribe.”
“What was he like?” I asked as I steered the conversation.
“Kind and patient, like most of the Qianlong’s. He’d known my father since he was a boy and he knew how to avoid my father’s Akalong outbursts to the best of his ability,” Heijing sighed in a tender voice, and for the first time, the dragon spoke in a voice filled with emotion. “I’ve told you before that I used to sit in on my father’s war council meetings. Liang was one of my father’s trusted officials and would sit in on them too. I was a well-behaved child for most of my life, but that’s just it, I was still a child. Before I was old enough to pay attention and learn what was happening around me, Liang would keep me occupied and play with me.”
“That’s very sweet of him.” I smiled as I placed a hand on her shoulder, and the Qianlong looked up into my face and smiled back.
“It was more than that, more than just being in charge of me and keeping me quiet during the war council meetings,” Heijing shook her head as her icy blue eyes shifted ahead of us. “Sometimes, I would cry during the meetings because my mother and father were both too busy to pay attention to me, and Liang would make me dolls and play with me. He would visit me and bring me sweets, like hand-pulled cotton candy, or he would stop by just to play with me when my parents were busy.”
“He sounds like a wonderful man.” I nodded, and Heijing’s eyes saddened and lowered to the ground.
“Liang died…protecting my parents. I found his body outside of the chamber my parents were hidden within.” The Qianlong told me, and I blinked slowly, then tightened my hand on he
r shoulder.
“Then when we attack the heavens, we avenge not only your parents and your people’s deaths but also Liang’s,” I told her in a serious voice, and Heijing stopped in her tracks. “The heavens will fall for what they did to your people. They’ve done so many things to innocent people, and they will pay, I can assure you that.”
“Thank you, Kazama,” Heijing stated as she stared directly into my eyes, then she turned and continued on without me.
The pulse of the temple became stronger and soon, over the tops of the trees, I could make out the stone roof of a structure. Heijing broke out into a slow run then she sprinted through the tall grass toward it. I followed after her at a quick walk since her legs were so short and soon we both stood in front of a massive stone temple like the one we’d seen back at the sanctuary. The pillars that held the roof up were enormous and carved pictures covered every inch of them.
I walked up the steps as Heijing took them two at a time and huffed over to one of the pillars and stared up in wonder. Her icy blue eyes were frantic as she searched for some type of sign of whose breeding ground this was. The Qianlong pressed her small hands against the stone and stared upward at the higher up carvings, and her eyes glazed over as tears welled at the corners of her eyes.
The dragon slumped forward and pressed her cheek against the sun-warmed stone and sobbed quietly. I looked at the carvings, but most of them were unfamiliar to me, and I wasn’t sure what had or hadn’t been confirmed for the Qianlong. I stood beside her and supported her silently. Heijing sobbed quietly as she pressed her hands flat against the stone, then she pushed herself away from the pillar as her eyes snapped open.
Heijing took a few steps back, placed her hands in her sleeves, and bowed respectfully to the pillar. I was unsure what she was doing but assumed that it had something to do with her respect for her ancestors. The Qianlong dropped her hands then reached out with her right and pressed it to the stone once more.
I didn’t interrupt her because I knew this was a special moment for her. I turned my attention to the other parts of the temple. There were other stone devices placed every few paces, and I looked over them with interest. The stone structures were about waist high and round with large five divots carved into the smooth rock. I ran my fingers over them then turned back toward Heijing.
