Blue Mage Omnibus: 10 Book Collection: An Epic Fantasy Romance Adventure

by Eden Redd

The young mage walked over and sat down next to her on the couch, “I missed you too. It hasn’t been the same.”

  Bella looked to the shirtless mage, eyes drinking in the scars on his left arm. Glancing to his chest, she noticed the tattoo of a dragon woman. Trystan looked down and gave an uncomfortable smile.

  “A new familiar?” Bella asked with a touch of shyness.

  “Yes. Her name is Kira and it’s a long story.”

  Bella nodded and folded her hands on her lap, “I think about you all the time. I was born a familiar but now I’m a separate being. I have the connections to other slimes but it simply isn’t the same. We shared so much of ourselves that I am finding it difficult being away from you.”

  Trystan placed a hand on Bella’s hands, “It has been hard knowing you were out in the world. I sometimes wish you were back on my skin so I knew you were safe.”

  Bella’s eyes watered, “I do too. Even now, I want to call you master but I stop myself every time. You cared for me and took me as your familiar. I…..I…” Bella trailed off.

  “I love you,” Trystan smiled.

  The slime turned her head to the mage. Arms flying up, she hugged and pressed her body against the wide-eyed Trystan. The young mage hugged her back. They sat in each other’s arms for a long quite moment, familiar warm feelings cascading over their hearts.

  “I want to be with you,” Bella whispered into Trystan’s ear.

  The mage held the slime close but did not say anything.

  Bella snuggled her face into his neck, “I know this isn’t the right time but I want you to know that when we have time, I want to share my life with yours again. Not as master and familiar but as two equals. I thought I could live my life without you but seeing you again only showed me I was wrong.”

  “Bella….I….” Trystan tried to speak but the slime held him tighter.

  “You don’t have to say anything. When the time is right, I will show you how much you mean to me,” Bella whispered.

  The mage gave the barest of nods when a knock at the front door broke the spell between them. Looking to the door, a pointy green-eared goblin stared back from a side window. A horned red head stared in from the other window, licking her lips and winking at the startled mage and slime.

  “Open up! We want breakfast!” Reeko grinned as he knocked on the door again.

  “And we want to watch you two have sex!” Aznara shouted with a smile.

  Trystan stood up, cheeks red as he walked to the front door and opened it. A busty blonde stood at the door entrance with her arms crossed under her breasts and her eyes closed.

  “It’s about time,” Jenny huffed as she stepped inside.

  “How long were you out there?” Trystan asked embarrassed.

  “Long enough to see you two getting all cozy,” Aznara said as she walked in next, running a finger under Trystan’s chin.

  “We didn’t mean to interrupt but we weren’t going to stay out there if you two were going to become intimate,” Reeko said as he came in last.

  “I would have stayed out there to watch,” Aznara said with a devilish smile.

  Jenny’s brow creased and a vein throbbed, “I’m just glad we are here. Travelling with these two was a nightmare.”

  The succubus stepped close to the busty librarian, her pointed tail moving up and caressing one of Jenny’s breasts, “We couldn’t help that your tits were the topic of discussion. I mean look at your chest. It’s hard to not talk about them.”

  Reeko nodded, “I have to agree. It’s like they have their own gravity.”

  Jenny gritted her teeth before turning to Trystan. When she faced the mage, her brow softened but her eyes were still closed, “As stimulating as it is in the company of perverts, we are starving. Where is breakfast?”

  “Um…Gwen told me you were coming but I didn’t ask when. If we knew it was this early we would have had breakfast ready.”

  “We left before sun up so we could make good time,” Jenny said with hungry annoyance, and turned to Reeko and Aznara, “You two make breakfast and I will forget how you behaved this morning.”

  The succubus and goblin stared at the librarian for a second before bursting out into laughter. Jenny’s shoulders tightened as shadows covered her eyes and lightning arced along her body. Reeko and Aznara slowly stopped laughing as the energy arcs grew brighter. Trystan and Bella slowly stepped back as Jenny’s long blonde hair started to rise.

  “I SAID MAKE BREAKFAST…..NOW!” Jenny shouted with the voice straight from the deepest parts of Hell.

  The goblin and succubus stopped laughing, eyes wide and transfixed on the power glowing from the librarian. A moment later, they were quickly walking past her and straight for the kitchen. Hands opening cabinets, Reeko grabbed pans while the succubus raided the refrigerator.

  The power emanating from the librarian quickly died down. Her hair returned to normal and a genuine smile appeared on her lips. Walking over to Trystan and Bella, she reached out and took the slime’s hands into hers.

  “Good to see you Bella. Your color may have changed but you still look the same. Gwen explained what happened on the day of slimes so don’t worry. We know it wasn’t your fault,” Jenny said with a polite tone.

  “Um…thank you,” Bella said confused and a little scared.

  The smell of cooking eggs filled the air. Jenny took in the scent and let out a relaxed exhale.

  “Shall we sit and have breakfast?” The librarian smiled.

  ***

  The kitchen was alive with smells of food and conversation. Behind the kitchen was a dining room, which Sylk and Aznara began to set up. Bella helped alongside Reeko while Trystan, Gwen and Jenny talked. The goblin made a loud whistle as he lifted the pan piled with steaming eggs. Trystan and Gwen grabbed serving plates and held them out as Reeko heaped eggs onto them.

  All burners on the stove were firing as bacon sizzled and potato slices fried. Everyone joined in by heaping food onto serving plates and bringing them into the dining room for a hearty breakfast. Once the meal was placed along the table, everyone settled down into their seats and attacked the food.

  Trystan didn’t realize how hungry he was. All the energy he spent with Gwen taxed him considerably. Looking over, the mage smiled as the blue-eyed witch practically shoveled food into her mouth. All talking ceased as forks and knives cut into meat and eggs.

  Thirty minutes later, the massacre slowed, bellies filled and many leaned back in their chairs with content in their eyes. Aznara glanced over to Trystan numerous times, eyes wide and eager. The mage would often catch her gaze and return it with a smile. Bella and Gwen talked about how they were going to connect their minds and draw out the maps to Fallen York. Jenny and Reeko stood up and began clearing off the table. For a long moment, Trystan felt like the world was normal again. He pictured Nia walking through the doors, taking a seat, and smiling. The thought sent a warmth through the mage’s heart. He was happy she was alive and now they had to put together a plan to bring her back.

  Trystan cleared his throat and all eyes turned to the mage, “I know we are all here so we can save our friends. Let’s meet in the living room and begin discussing possible plans.”

  Heads nodded and everyone stood up to help clear off the table. Within a minute, the table was clear and dishes stacked in the sink. The group of friends moved into the living room, taking some chairs with them. The couch was full with Gwen, Bella and Jenny. Aznara and Reeko took a seat in the chairs they brought from the small dining room.

  Trystan stood and looked to his comrades, “Let’s not waste any more time. Our friends need us and we need to come up with a plan. Let’s start.”

  The group nodded in unison, and Trystan began his outline.

  ***

  The hours ticked away as idea after idea was discussed and quickly picked apart. Trystan rubbed his eyes, keeping the frustration at bay. The group seemed a little frayed and the sun had moved from the morning to the middle of the afternoon.


  Aznara shook her head, “Nia managed to make a phantom potion and we were able to cross half of Stukarr city without getting caught. I think we can do it again but we have to make some tweaks to the potion.”

  “I keep saying it but I don’t think anyone is listening,” The goblin said through gritted teeth, “Some of the contractors I have spoken with have actually worked in the city. It is a fortress with a wall surrounding the entire city and a few entrances. The walls have rune markings, preventing anyone from using magic to get through.”

  The goblin was on his feet and pacing, “They have sentries similar to magistrates. If the walls don’t stop us then they will.”

  The mage put his hands up to stop the back and forth, “Let’s focus on what we know. It will take about four to five days of hard riding to get to Fallen York. Nia and Sunara are staying in the main castle, what was it called again?”

  “Castle Spire,” Reeko said with weariness in his eyes.

  “The castle is in the middle of the island. The city has three large entrances, two bridges leading over the water and one at the docks for ships,” Bella added.

  Trystan continued, “With luck, the slimes in the city will be able to pinpoint exactly where Nia is in the castle.”

  “Bella and I will start drawing out the maps,” Gwen nodded.

  Trystan turned to the beautiful witch and the slime, “I think you should start putting together the maps as soon as possible. I think it will help everyone focus.”

  Gwen nodded and stood up. Bella was on her transparent feet and followed the witch to the stairs.

  “The escape plan is to use old tunnels? Do we have enough mana to do that? My calculations indicate that we will run out of mana by the time we reach the water and that is with Professor Hart doing most of the heavy lifting. I think we need an alternate plan for our escape,” Jenny said as her head rolled back onto the couch.

  “How is your earth magic?” Trystan asked the tired librarian.

  Jenny picked up her head, “I’m a master of elements just like Professor Hart but I have already allocated mana to combat and survival quotas. We have no idea what we are going to run into on the way there. If everything said is true, Damon Wick will not let us go without a fight. His familiar alone was enough to stop me and Hart’s familiar. I will not let that fallen angel get the best of me again.”

  Trystan’s shoulders sagged, “I think we all need a break. Let’s take an hour to clear our heads.”

  Jenny let her body fall onto the couch and closed her eyes. Reeko moved to the kitchen, opening a cabinet and pulling out a bottle of wine. Trystan stood as his mind swirled. Everyone had a point on the difficulty but the mage was confident that with the black book he could sway the odds in their favor. The mage was so engrossed in his own thoughts that he didn’t notice the red-haired succubus taking his hand into hers.

  “Let’s get some air,” Aznara smiled and pulled the mage with her.

  The back door swung open to a small yard. The succubus and mage stepped down a few steps and began walking. The sun dipped lower and lower in the sky. Trystan felt they were close to coming up with a solid plan but the stress was taking its toll on the group. Taking deep breaths, the mage cleared his mind.

  “Where are we going?” Trystan asked as they walked.

  Aznara gave the mage a mischievous grin, “Just far enough so we can talk in private.”

  Trystan looked back and could see the top of the house past the trees. The air was crisp and the sun cast a yellow glow on the leaves. Turning back to his friend, the succubus was nearly skipping. Trystan remained silent as they stopped and the succubus turned to him.

  “I have missed you, Trystan Song.” Aznara said shyly.

  Trystan smiled, “I missed you too. Are you okay?”

  “I’m better than okay,” Brightness shined in her red irises.

  The succubus stepped away, letting her hand slip from Trystan’s fingers. Keeping her back to him, she turned her head, lips curving into a smirk.

  “When we returned from the Broken Islands, I had to sort out my feelings. I spent a night with one of my kind and he helped me to understand what I was going through. He told me some things that help put everything in perspective but I had to keep it a secret for now.”

  Trystan was unsure what to say so he said nothing.

  Aznara continued, “You are becoming one of my dearest friends and it means the world to me. That is why I want to share this secret with you and only you. Promise me you will keep this between us until I’m ready to show the world.”

  Trystan eyed the demoness as she turned to face him, “I promise to keep your secret,” The mage said with small smile.

  The succubus closed her eyes and took in a deep breath. Trystan looked to his friend, unsure what this was all about until the air shimmered around the demoness. Black leathery wings appeared out of thin air, folding outward. Aznara continued to smirk as her eyes opened and bat-like wings flexed from her back.

  Trystan stood like a statue, marveling at the wings as they lazily flexed back and forth, “You have wings?” Trystan managed with a soft voice.

  The succubus nodded.

  “I don’t understand. You had wings this entire time?” Trystan asked confused.

  Aznara gave a playful smile, “My kind lost their wings thousands of years ago, not long after the Mana Cataclysm. I met someone who held the secret to bring them back. He asked me to keep it from the world until the time was right but I had to tell someone. I had to show them off.”

  “I’m honored that you chose me,” Trystan said astonished, “Was the person you met an elder of some kind? I don’t know much about your people’s history.”

  Aznara stepped closer, seductive eyes on the mage, “He is. I will tell you the full story when we finish rescuing Nia and Sunara,” The demoness put a clawed hand on the mage’s waist.

  Trystan looked down and back to Aznara’s red eyes, “I’m very happy for you. I’m sorry we haven’t been together to help through our pain. We are friends and I should have been there for you.”

  “You have nothing to be sorry for. I should have come to you sooner but I knew the pain you were going through. It makes me happy to see you coming out of it.”

  “It will be better once we save our friends and family,” Trystan smiled.

  Aznara’s tail moved along Trystan’s leg, stroking it lightly, “I have come to understand many things, even my feelings for you.”

  The mage remained silent as Aznara eyed him like a delicate morsel.

  The succubus curled her wings around the mage and placed her other hand on his waist, “You are special to me Trystan. You have become more than just a friend in my eyes. I am making my intentions clear. When this is all over, I will win your heart.”

  Trystan was about to say something when the succubus pressed her body and lips to his. The heat between them glowed as mouths parted and tongues touched. The mage grew feverish as the demoness held him close. Unsure if it was the moment, the wings or Aznara’s confidence but the mage fought to pull away. Hands on her shoulders, Trystan broke their embrace and stumbled back a few steps.

  Aznara’s eyes were wide as she took hold of the mage again to help steady him, “I’m sorry. I couldn’t help myself. I have been thinking about you so much that I….”

  Trystan put up a hand, “It’s okay. I know how you feel,” The mage smiled.

  Aznara let go and looked with soulful eyes, “You are special to me. I sometimes have to remind myself that you are human. In my eyes, you are more than human. You are more than anything I have ever known.”

  Trystan gave a reassuring smile, “We have a lot to do and…..and we can talk about it when we finish rescuing our friends. Let’s head back to the house.”

  Aznara nodded. The succubus’s wings faded from view and the two friends walked back to the house. The sun had dipped lower, turning the sky from afternoon to early evening. A breeze rustled leaves, signaling a cool night.


  Inside, Jenny remained lying on the couch but by this time she had a nearly empty wine glass on the floor next to her. Reeko sat on the small amount of space left on the couch, a glass of wine in his green hand and an open wine bottle on the coffee table.

  “Have some wine. It will help let the ideas flow,” Reeko said with a faraway look.

  Several wine glasses stood next to the bottle. Trystan reached down and picked one up and the bottle. As he poured himself a drink, the front door clicked and opened. Eyes turned to the entrance as an older man in a gray robe entered. The gray at his temples and kind expression caused everyone in the room to relax instantly.

  Professor Hart stepped in. Behind him, a short green haired woman followed and behind her a large male orc with a single long braid of black hair over his shoulder. A female orc with black pigtails came in last, closing the door and eyeing the mage with intense black eyes.

  Trystan put down the bottle and wine glass. Stepping forward, the mage and his mentor clasped hands in a hearty shake.

  “I know I had three days but things moved faster than expected,” Professor Hart smiled.

  Trystan was at a loss for words. He had forgotten all about the three-day time frame and was simply happy to see the Professor and friends. Turning to the green haired woman, the mage hugged her fiercely. When he pulled away, he turned to the orcs. The orc with the braid held out his arms and bear hugged the mage.

  “I believe formal introductions are in order. Lori Leaf Haven is a druid and here to help assist on our rescue quest. The handsome orc is Captain Sord and the beautiful orc with him is his daughter, Shyla,” Professor Hart said with a gentle smile.

  Jenny and Reeko shook hands with the orcs while Aznara wrapped her arms around Lori, lifting her up and spinning her around. The druid let out a playful yelp as the succubus twirled on. After the introductions, Professor Hart began pouring wine into each glass.

  “Where is Gwen?” The professor asked as he handed a wine glass to each person.

  “She is upstairs with Bella. They are trying to draw out a map of Fallen York.” Trystan said.

  “Excellent,” The Professor sat on the couch with a kind smile on lips, “Now that we have everyone here, let’s put our plans together and save Nia and Sunara.”