by Eden Redd
“Our people?” Sunara repeated.
Aznara looked through the bars to her sister, “They deserted Fallen York after the battle. They have been appearing in large groups at the city gates. The Lord Mayor has allowed our people to stay in the newly rebuilt sections of the city. Stukarr citizens are having a difficult time with the change but the college backs the decision to let them in.”
The corners of Sunara’s lips frowned, shadows covering her eyes, “They come for you. They come to be close to the winged succubus.”
Aznara’s tail coiled around her own leg, “I didn’t expect our people to have such a reaction. I…..” Sunara cut her off.
“I was supposed to lead our people into a new golden age. Instead, my sister, who can barely control herself, is rewarded gifts from our ancestors. I should reach through the bars and strangle you,” Sunara sneered.
Aznara’s head tilted forward, “I know it still hurts. We will have plenty of time to talk and work through it. I mean it, I promise to visit every week.”
“I will not see you. Stay with your new people. I will wait for news when you fail at your tasks,” Sunara said calmly.
Aznara leaned in, trying to make eye contact, “Please sister, you are my family. I will not abandon you.”
The blue haired succubus kept her eyes averted, “I have already abandoned you.”
Aznara gazed at her sister for a long moment. Slowly standing up, she kept her eyes on her thin sister, “They are going to move you in a few days. I will be at Blackburn next week. I hope with time; our bond will heal. I cannot live my life without you.”
Aznara turned, folded the chair and placed it against the wall. She gave one last look to Sunara before walking down the hall to the thick metal door.
Sunara waited until the door slammed and locked shut. Standing up, she moved to the bars and drank in her rookery sister’s scent. With face between the bars, she savored the smell and lingered, eyes closed.
“I hope your right,” Sunara whispered to herself.
***
Trystan sat in the café, stirring his coffee and staring out the glass window. The air was growing chilly and the mage was happy to be inside with a warm cup to soothe his spirits. Images of Nia floated into his mind and his fingers trembled in excitement. They hadn’t seen each other in the two weeks since they got back. The mage was looking forward to seeing her. Taking hold of the cup, he took a gulp of the light brown liquid and set it back on the table.
Nia appeared around a corner. Trystan eyed her and lifted his hand and waved. The red head caught sight of him, smiled and began walking toward the café. The mage watched her as she moved. He likened it to a moving painting with flares of reds and whites. Nia stepped through the main door and cut through to Trystan’s table. Sitting down, she eyed him with a gentle smile.
“I missed you,” Trystan said immediately.
“I missed you too,” Nia said with a soft tone.
Trystan eyed her with wide eyes, “I was so excited to see you that I don’t even know what to talk about.”
Nia reached over and patted his hand, “Then perhaps I should start.”
Trystan felt a shadow fall over his spirit. The way she said it made all the happy feelings pull back, the mage knew her well enough to know she was about to give him some bad news.
Nia sat back, pulling her hand away but leaving it on the table, “We have grown up so much in the last year. It is so different since we left Sapphire Cove.”
Trystan’s smile faded for a moment before coming back into his cheeks, “I know what you are going to say. You don’t have to say it. I knew for a long time what was coming our way.”
Nia’s eyes lowered and she stared at the table, “I feel like one or both of us should say it.”
Trystan continued to smile, “We have been friends most of our lives. That will never change. I am just happy that you are safe.”
Nia tried to smile but her lips could not do it, “You were right…..about death. I understand now what it means to take a life. It changes you. I should have listened but I couldn’t stop myself.”
Trystan reached over and took her hand into his, “You were protecting me. If I was in your position, I might have made the same choice.”
Nia let out a sigh, “Damon wanted to die and he orchestrated everything so he would have the most public death imaginable. He used us to make that happen. I have spent the last few weeks trying to understand it but I just can’t.”
Trystan squeezed her hand, “He was mad. In his mind, it made perfect sense. Maybe he couldn’t live with himself. Maybe he knew it would come to this eventually. I’m not sure anyone will truly understand him but now that he is gone, the world can breathe a little easier.”
Nia gave a light nod, “Now that he is gone, I hear that Fallen York is divided on how they will rule. The incubi and succubi are coming here to Stukarr to follow Aznara. Professor Hart told me that Stukarr might send envoys to broker a peace.”
The young mage held onto Nia’s hand and looked to the edge of darkness under her eyes, “How are you managing?”
Nia’s lip curved downward, “I am managing every day. My addiction to Sunara will take a long time to beat,” Nia hesitated before speaking again, “I am going to have special training, away from the city.”
Trystan raised an eyebrow.
Nia continued, “Because I can see weak points in auras, the Headmaster and Headmistress feel I would be better suited for some special mage training. They want me to go to a college better suited for my new ability.”
Trystan’s eyebrow softened, “When do you leave?”
“Tonight.”
“Is this what you want?”
Nia looked away, “It is what I need.”
Trystan became silent.
Nia continued, “I really had a wonderful time….our time together. You are an amazing man. You fought your way to rescue me. It hurts to talk to you. It hurts that I am leaving you.”
Trystan looked up into Nia’s wet eyes and gave a bright smile, “This is all temporary. We will not stop being friends. We will see each other again.”
Nia pressed the palm of her hand to Trystan’s cheek, “I know but it still hurts.”
“Can I see you at the station, before you go?”
Nia pulled her hand away slowly, letting it rest on the table, “I think it’s better if we say our goodbyes now. If I see you at the station…..I may not leave.”
Trystan was on his feet and around the small café table. Bringing Nia to her feet, they gazed into each other’s eyes. Lips touched but only for a moment. It was Trystan who pulled away but held her close in his arms. Together they stood in their favorite café, saying goodbye.
Without a word, Nia broke away. Turning her eyes away from her dear friend, the fire mage walked to the entrance, opened the door and stepped out into the great big city. Trystan stared at her as she walked on. When she disappeared around a corner, the mage’s shoulders sagged. Mist flowed off his arm and a beautiful blue siren appeared next to her master.
Trystan reached down and took her webbed hand into his. Together they left the café and began walking down another street. Sylk glanced over to her master every few seconds, her heart bleeding for him. The young mage’s eyes were hollow but his heart beat with warm memories.
“She will come back to us,” Sylk said in a low voice.
Trystan nodded.
“Master, what can I do to help you feel better?”
“You’re already doing it,” Trystan half smiled.
Sylk squeezed his hand as they continued to walk. After fifteen minutes of walking, Trystan and Sylk stood in front of Gwen’s Ink Shop. The air carried a wondrous crispness, the breeze gentle, caressing the mage’s cheek like an old friend.
Sylk looked through the shop window to see Gwen fixing up a shelf, “I will never leave you, master. I love you. All of us love you.”
Trystan turned to the siren, “And I love you. I love all of our
friends.”
Mist flared up from Trystan’s chest. Kira appeared in a flash, scaly arms out, she hugged Trystan close. The mage struggled to breath from the vice-like embrace.
“I love you master!” Kira nearly whined.
Trystan stroked her hair, “I love you too my strong familiar.” Thinking back to how she fought against Freya’s control, the mage hugged the dragon woman closer, “I’m proud of you. I will always be proud of you.”
Kira looked up with wide wet eyes, “Thank you master!”
Sylk rolled her eyes and took hold of the dragon woman, “Come on. Let’s go for a walk and give master some alone time.”
Reluctantly, Kira let go. The siren pulled the dragon woman away while gritting her teeth. Kira went along but looked back to see her master step into the shop.
Gwen put a large book on the shelf when the bell at the front door dinged. Turning her head, her heart quickened as a young blue mage stepped in and closed the door behind him. Without a word, she stepped from behind the counter but did not go to him. Twenty feet apart, the witch prepared herself for the news. She knew he was going to see Nia and her mind swirled with doubt. They were childhood sweethearts and the witch felt she could not hold a candle to it.
Trystan smiled as he stepped forward. Each footstep caused the witch to swell with fear, anxiety and loving heat. When the young man stopped in front of her, nervous eyes gazed into his. Warmth bloomed between them. Seconds ticked away but their eyes remained in a trance. The blue mage reached out and gently took her arm. Gwen was powerless as he pulled her close to him. Bodies pressed, the witch wanted to surrender herself but only if he truly loved her.
The blue mage leaned in, hand on the small of her back. Holding her close, lips met with fiery passion. Arms around the mage’s neck, lips locked and tongues danced. Gwen’s witch hat slid off her head and onto the wooden floor. A couple walked by the front of the shop and spied in to see the lover’s embrace. They smiled and held each other’s hand before moving on.
When they pulled apart, Gwen kept her hand on his chest as Trystan kept his hands on her hips.
“I thought…….” Gwen trailed off.
Trystan shook his head lightly, “Nia and I’s adventure is over,” The mage looked deeply into the witch’s blue eyes, “Our adventure is just beginning.”
Gwen’s lips turned into a loving grin, “It sounds like we should celebrate.”
Trystan nodded, “We can decide later when we’re done.”
The Ink Witch felt a wanting chill run up her spine. Breaking away, she held onto the mage’s hand. Gently pulling him along, they walked through the beaded curtains to the back and up the stairs.
Trystan admired Gwen’s curves as he took each step behind her. Images and memories of the past year spilled into the mage’s mind. Gwen led him to the bedroom on the second floor. The Ink Witch began shedding her clothes as the blue mage continued to admire her. He didn’t know where this new adventure would take them but he was happy to be with an amazing woman like Gwen.
Gwen stood before the mage, naked and free. Trystan shed his clothes. For a span of seconds, they stared with wanting eyes. The mage embraced the ink witch, bodies pressed together and arms held fiercely, they kissed as their spirits burned bright. With happy giggles, they fell into bed never letting each other go. Laughter turned to gasps and bodies joined in a primal dance. The world spun on as their glow lit up their private paradise with a blissful symphony of love.
~Fin~
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