by Eden Redd
“On the other hand, we don’t have a time limit on when to get there and this could be fun. Plus, we could get a powerful sword in the process,” Jayson said with a gleam in his eye.
“I’m fine with being here but we should get a room first,” the blue knight winked.
Jayson smiled but Lance simply gave a light smirk that quickly faded away. The player noticed since they logged back in that the short walk to the kingdoms was relativity unbalanced. Lance was quiet while Sonja talked and talked. Jayson wondered if the white knight knew what was going on. Sonja tried not to look at Jayson but her talking more seemed to be a red flag. Jayson spent his time quietly observing. Part of him wanted to find a moment to tell Lance everything, another part of him thought he and Sonja needed to talk first and untangle everything from the night before.
Lance took in a deep breath before speaking, “We may be logged in for a long while. We don’t have to get a room just yet. Maybe we should explore a little and get our bearings.”
Sonja looked to the white knight as his eyes looked away. A stab of pain cut deep and her eyes filled with a touch of sadness. Jayson could also feel the pang of guilt. Lance was keeping a brave face but something lurked behind his eyes. Even his digital body could not hide something rooted in his soul.
“I’m okay with exploring,” Jayson quickly followed, hoping it was enough to distract the emotions rolling between them.
“Me too,” Sonja agreed, relief replacing her slight sad expression.
One of the main entrances came upon their right. It was the first one to the North-East Kingdom. Across from it were the massive iron doors to the South-East Kingdom. Jayson took the lead, moving to the North-East entrance and stepping through. Guards simply stared out as droves of people, knights and friendly monsters stepped through.
The three knights walked into the main square, eyes in all directions. Stone buildings with slopped roofs extended along cobbled streets. The streets splintered off but they all seemed to curve toward the main castle keep, sitting higher than all the other buildings to the North East. Stairs lined the massive walls, leading up to battlements. Guards and soldiers moved in formations from one location to the next. Catapults and large crossbows were mounted along the edges of the high walls, pointed outward while other stairs led up to the bridges connecting the four kingdoms.
The trio of knights stepped in further, taking in all the sights and sounds when they came across a massive metal statue of a knight holding a large blade in one hand and a severed troll head in the other held high in the clear sky. Jayson stepped forward and noticed the plaque simply read “Lucian Belmont, Protector and King”.
“The King Lord seems pretty modest too,” Sonja grinned.
“We should introduce ourselves to him and find out more about the troll army,” Jayson said as he rubbed his chin.
“Or we could just explore on our own for a bit,” Lance said with no emotion.
Jayson turned to the white knight, “Lance is there something you want to talk about?”
The white knight smiled, “Nothing important. We have been travelling together for a while and maybe we should just go exploring on our own. I could meet you guys back at the statue later on.”
Jayson and Sonja both felt the disconnect as Lance turned away and started walking down a side street. The two knights stared as he moved farther and farther away. When he turned a corner, and was gone from sight, Jayson’s hands clenched at his sides.
“We have to say something,” The player said.
Sonja moved in closer, “What can we say? Tell him that we met in real life?”
“Is it bothering you that we are keeping this secret from him?”
Sonja crossed her arms, eyes on the cobbled street, “I don’t know how to feel about it. I want to tell him too but it just seems like it will make everything worse. I don’t know if he will forgive us and I don’t want to lose him.”
Jayson gave a slight nod, “Neither do I. But if we keep this from him, he is going to hate us. He deserves to know. I have seen secrets destroy too many relationships. I don’t want a secret to destroy what we have.”
Sonja stepped in close, eyes on the knight, “What do we have?”
Jayson eyed the beautiful blue knight, “We have each other. I love you but I love him too.”
The blue knight shifted on her feet, “I love him and I love you. I didn’t think it would get so complicated between us. In the beginning, we all loved each other but now…..I feel like I’m destroying what we have.”
Sonja’s eyes watered as she continued, “My heart wants you both in this world but I don’t know if I can love two men in reality. Lance, he adores you and I can tell he only wants you.”
Jayson’s eyes lowered, “I know but…..when I think of us, together, it seems so perfect. Now, I feel like the cracks are starting to show.”
Sonja moved in close, hugging the knight around the waist and pressing the side of her head to his chest.
“What do we do?” the blue knight whispered.
Jayson held her close, caressing her blue hair, “We go to him and tell him everything. We can pick up the pieces afterwards.”
Sonja looked up, gazing into Jayson’s eyes. With a simple nod, they slowly broke their embrace. Jayson took the blue knight’s hand and they walked off in the same direction Lance was heading. Fingers entwined as the knights scanned the streets, looking for their friend and lover.
Citizens moved along streets. Shops displayed everything from weapons and armor to potions and fine clothes. The further the two knights walked, the more the shops disappeared and dark buildings stood. Occasionally they came across a woman or man in scantily clad clothing, eyeing them with warm smirks. The further in they walked, the more it seemed people stepped out of dark alleys and abandon shops.
“I think we walked into the bad section of town,” Jayson said as he became aware of his surroundings, mentally preparing to draw his swords.
Sonja glanced around to make sure no one was moving behind them. The air took on a dark vibration as two knights walked down the street. A woman stepped from a light post and strolled over to the knights. Standing in front of them, she leaned forward, showing her assets and a twinkle in her eye.
“Visiting the kingdoms, are we? How about I show you my private place? I can give you a discount but it has to be both of you at the same time.”
Jayson ignored what she offered, “We are looking for a white knight that may have walked this way. Have you seen him?”
“So, you’re into the men. You just have to keep walking. You will find the White Stallion a few streets down. They can cater to your tastes.” The prostitute licked her lips.
Jayson shook his head slightly, “No, we are looking for our friend who may have come this way. Have you seen him?”
The harlot in a black corset, short dress and thigh high stockings lifted a finger and tapped her chin, “I see lots of things.”
Jayson nodded with a look of knowing. Reaching into his side pouch, he pulled out a few gold coins and handed them to the prostitute. Her open hand gobbled up the coins and placed them in her side pouch.
“I saw you friend. He was eager to work out his frustrations. I could see it in his eyes. My brother took him into Scarlet Harlot down the alley. We have a room on the second floor. I can show it to you for a little extra gold and your company.”
“We’re just looking for our friend. Show us where he is and we will reward you.” Jayson said with a polite smile.
The prostitute returned the smile and began walking. Others on the street looked on as the harlot led the two knights down a thin alleyway. Jayson couldn’t believe there was anything down this way since the walls were nearly touching his shoulders. They practically had to turn sideways to continue down the alley. Sonja was behind, looking back to see if they were followed.
“My name is Sapphire,” The harlot said nonchalantly as her hips swayed from side to side. “You will find that we have only
the best here at the Scarlet Harlot. I hope I can persuade you to stay a little longer.”
Jayson was silent as they reached a non-descript door to the right. Sapphire grabbed the knob and twisted it. The door opened to moans, laughing and heat pouring into the small alley. With little room, Sapphire stepped in and off to the side. Jayson was next and he gazed around as the moans grew louder. The main floor was filled with booth seating, tables, chairs and a bar. It was packed with people and monsters in the middle of a prolonged orgy. Sonja came in and stood by Jayson as they scanned the room. Women sat on men’s laps, moving their hips up and down. Others were bent over, their mouths full and slurping away in delight. A knight had a male bent over a table. The man was moaning as his leggings were around his ankles and being thrust from behind. Giggles and cries of ecstasy played on like a chorus against the background. Two women playfully licked at a knight’s cock as it stood straight up. Some patrons were clothed while many others were not. No one even looked to the entrance as the knights stood in amazement.
Sapphire pulled out a powder case and opened it, looking at the tiny mirror. “You can stay here while I get your friend. I’m sure he will be almost done.”
Jayson centered his eyes on Sapphire’s tiny mirror, making eye contact in the reflection, “Thank you but we will come with you.”
“You could be having a good time. What’s the rush?”
“We just came for our friend,” Jayson said it with a hint of annoyance.
Sapphire turned around with the powder case in her hand. “I’m sure I can help you come for something more,” and blew air against the powder in her case.
A white cloud of powder billowed up and hit Jayson in the face. The knight stumbled back, hand reaching up and gripping his short sword. Sonja was reaching for her sword when Sapphire took a deep breath and blew out another cloud of white powder. The knights held the pommel of their blades for a tense second before their arms relaxed. Sapphire gave a sickeningly sweet smile as she closed the case and put it in her side pouch.
Jayson was mesmerized, body slowly beginning to sway. The room grew hotter as his vision swirled. Heart thumping in his chest, he could feel any tension he had before, slide away. Shoulder’s relaxed and the knight was finding it difficult to stand. Sapphire moved between the two stunned knights and intertwined her arms into each one of theirs. Leading them in, she moved toward an empty booth as several people in the crowd stood up and followed.
Sonja’s heart beat heavy in her chest as a wet feeling clung to her nerves. The people crowding around them smiled with bright teeth. The blue knight noticed that their ears began to point and their bodies seem to become a bit slenderer then she remembered. Hair turned blonde, silver and gold. Sonja wanted to say they looked like elves but something didn’t match up. They had glitter on their skin and a playful nature to their eyes. A male stepped in close to the blue knight, fingers reaching under her blue skirt and touching her wet line. Sonja wanted to grab his hand but not to stop him, only to help him massage her throbbing clit.
Two women took hold of the table in the booth and pulled it out. Once it was gone, hands pushed at Jayson to sit down on one side while Sonja was guided to sit down on the other. The knight’s exchanged confused looks as their bodies slowly betrayed them. Sonja let out a moan as she moved her hips, wild urges whipping at her resolve. Jayson simply sat as women pulled at his leggings, freeing his hardening cock.
Sapphire watched with delight as the two knights moaned to gentle touches. “You see, that wasn’t too difficult. Let my friends be your friends.”
“I…I can’t….” Jayson tried to say but the words were lost to him. Lips closed around his cock and a tongue lapped at his throbbing head.
Sapphire let out an almost bored sigh. “Yes, you won’t be able to do much. Sit back and enjoy it. Fairy dust has that kind of effect on you humans. Now as you enjoy your time, I will ask you some questions. We are friends so please be honest.”
Sonja let out a whine as her hips bucked. An orgasm came rushing to the surface and exploded as fingers caressed her nub. Falling back in the long leather booth seat, the man with her climbed over her, his cock exposed. The blue knight started to rub her clit as the handsome man pushed his cock to her opening. Jayson could not help but stare as his cock pushed her pink lips aside.
The player stared as Sonja moaned her approval over and over. The two women between his thighs took turns, slurping and suckling at his cock. Clothes disheveled, partially covered breasts bounced as they hungered for his throbbing cock. Unable to think straight, the player tried to fight through the bliss. Another man made his way in, cock hanging. Standing at Sonja as she gasped, he slipped it into her mouth. The blue knight started sucking like a hungry animal. Hands pulled at her armor, trying to expose her chest and sample her nipples.
Sapphire gazed at Jayson as he groaned, “Let my sisters please you while you tell me your secrets. Tell me what you know about the pink haired trolls?”
One of the women stood up and crawled onto Jayson’s lap. Legs spread, she lowered he dripping pussy onto Jayson’s rock-hard cock. As she slid down, Jayson found it hard to speak, let alone answer any questions. Sapphire’s words were soothing and the player wanted nothing more than to spill his secrets and his seed. Thoughts flashed to Oksuna. Images of her on his bed caused the knight’s cock to stiffen. He wanted nothing more than to be with her, snuggling for nights on end. The blonde woman on his lap giggled as she humped up and down on his rod. The player could barely hear the muffled moans of Sonja as she held onto the two men pleasing her.
Sapphire kneeled down a little and stared at Jayson, “Tell me what you know? Tell me if you have seen the beautiful trolls? Tell me and you can have this bliss for as long as you wish.”
Jayson tried to mouth the words. The woman moaned louder as she thrust her body down to the hilt, squeezing his shaft. A dark sense of betrayal filled the knight as an urge to tell everything he knew about the beautiful troll grew stronger. Mouth opening, the urges and bliss pushed him to want to spill everything he knew. An image of Oksuna being taken away stabbed him deep. The knight bucked as his cock bulged and then spurted thick globs of white seed. The woman on him did not slow down and the knight found he was not getting soft. Instead a new feeling of wanting to come rose up.
“Tell me….” Sapphire smiled.
Jayson’s hands were at his sides as the woman bounced on him, her pussy calling to him to be filled. The knight moved his hands closer to his belt. When he touched a small crystal, it took everything he had to activate it.
The air vibrated before a cat like woman appeared out of thin air. Eyes drinking in seeing her lord’s eyes crying for help, a raging fire burned in her belly. Dalya’s knees bent and claws flashed.
Sapphire turned to see the cat woman and her face turned pale, “..kk..Kitra…” The harlot managed before screaming.
Dalya pounced, slashing outward as Sapphire reeled back. The scream caused everyone to stop and turn their attention. Most of the blond-haired people with pointed ears screeched. Untangling their bodies, most made a run for the door. Chaos bloomed as Dalya slashed again and again. Sapphire raised her hands only for them to be cut deep. Bewildered knights were rising to their feet as Dalya rained down claws. Sapphire managed to brace her legs and drive her shoulder into the Kitra. Dalya slid back on her feet, toe claws digging into the wood.
The spell broken, Jayson took hold of the woman climbing off of him and threw her. The woman crashed onto another table hard, collapsing it in half. The other woman was up and darting away. The two men on Sonja pulled back and tried to run. They made it several steps before Dalya was on them. Her clawed foot came crashing down on one of their shoulders, sending him falling sideways against the floor. Her other foot struck him in the stomach, bending him over and crumpling to the floor.
Sonja and Jayson were up, drawing their swords, eyes on the harlot that lead them here. Sapphire held up her bloody hands as she backed away. The
confused knights in the main room woke up from their trance and when the fighting continued, they bolted for the door.
Dalya was whipping through the crowd, only striking those turning and attacking. A dagger flashed but the Kitra sliced off fingers, dagger falling to the floor.
“Fae scum! You’ll pay for trying to seduce my lord!” Dalya screamed as she pounced on a man with a sword in hand.
Jayson and Sonja stalked forward as Sapphire back peddled, “Where is he?” Jayson demanded.
“He’s upstairs with my brother! Please don’t hurt me! We were paid to find any information on the pink haired trolls!”
Jayson turned from the fae and moved toward the stairs with Sonja close behind. Sapphire eyed them before running for the front door. When she was just about to reach it, she turned around and a glowing bow appeared in her hands. The room was filled with fighting and running as the fae pulled back on the bowstring, a glowing arrow appearing.
“Goodbye Sir Reed,” Sapphire smirked.
Dalya turned to see the fae aiming her bow. Crouching, the Kitra made a powerful leap. Sailing through the air, eyes were fixated on the woman. Sapphire let the arrow loose. A clawed hand reached up and Dalya grunted. Rolling into a ball, she hit the ground and rolled to her feet, glowing arrow impaled in her hand. Sapphire stared in horror as the Kitra pulled the arrow and stalked toward her. The fae turned to run. Dalya leapt through the air and drove the glowing arrow into Sapphire’s back.
The fae screamed as she fell forward, arrow shaft sticking out of her back. Turning her wild eyes to the Kitra, she let out a scream as the arrow glowed hot. Dalya stepped back, tail swishing back and forth and a sardonic smile on her lips. The light grew bright and Sapphire let out one last long scream as the arrow exploded. Dalya put up a furry arm as shards of light pelted her. When it was over, she looked down at the black blast mark on the wooden floor.
Jayson and Sonja raced up the stairs as more knights, fae and monsters poured out of the rooms. The commotion downstairs was enough to alert the entire building and panic set in. Pushing through the flood of people, Jayson noticed the door at the end of the hall was shut. Leading the charge, the two knights moved past the fleeing patrons. Jayson squared his shoulder and slammed into the hard wood. The door burst off its hinges and crashed onto the floor. The two knights stepped in to see Lance on the bed. The white knight was naked and lying on his stomach. A man with pointed ears and glitter on his skin was above him, a hand raised with a wicked looking dagger above Lance’s spine. The white knight turned his head, eyes lost and confused.
