by Jenna Payne
“Dreams and waking are different here in the valley to what you know. You are in a dream right now and you are walking. When you awake your shoes will probably be dirty, and your hair beautifully windblown. I saw your boss with Typhoon earlier during this dream cycle, but we were talking and I did not want to interrupt our fun to notice theirs. You are essentially sleep walking, but you are aware you are.”
The woman talking to Christy was an odd one, Sapphira thought.
“Your mind is sleeping and your body moving, yet you are resting in the valley. When you wake up you will be quite aware of the difference in the two places. So do not worry about your boss and let us finish our walk. We can get our exercise while we rest!” She heard Christy laugh as they walked away.
Sapphira continued to munch on all the fruit she could reach and thought about what she had heard. It seemed they had landed in some kind of magical land. It seemed as fantastic as a dragon but the trip she had just taken should have broken bones, but she felt fine. What’s more, she could not be hurt. She was going to keep that in mind too.
She considered as she ate that she was still scared about being stuck here in this valley. She had always had control of her life and a fall off a cliff landing in Carnelian Valley was completely outside of her control. Now she could not come and go as she pleased. It was a frightening thought that angered her at the same time. But damn these berries were good, she thought distractedly. She had found some pink blush berries that were amazing along with the blueberries and raspberries. So all she had to do was find her way out, no matter what that sexy beast Ty thought about it. Her own thoughts shocked her. Sexy beast? Yes, she had to admit to herself, Ty was a sexy beast.
She could still feel the tingling deep within her that began when she’d sat so close to him. His hand on her waist had felt wonderful, and part of her wanted more. She sighed and closed her eyes, chewing her berries. Her body was beginning to feel full, but hungry in other ways. She allowed herself to relax. She thought, irrationally, that it might bring her awake back awake in her cabin. She felt like hands were caressing her. Her chest, her thighs and belly, even brief touches between her thighs. It felt amazing to her and she reveled in these comfortable sexual touches. A pinkish haze came over her mind, becoming brighter and brighter as she faded out into intense physical feelings. In her mind she was thinking of Ty, his voice, his body, his hands and his flaming eyes.
*****
Sapphira awoke in her chair by the window just as the sun was coming up. She felt rested, bright and refreshed, she had to admit. She licked her lips and tasted a mixture of different berries and realized her dream had happened. She jumped up and looked down at herself in horror. Her clothes were filthy.
Dirt stains, berry stains. Hair matted up and sticky. She turned to the mirror in the hall and blushed. She looked ridiculous. What was worse were the handprints. Her belly had blue hand prints that matched her hands. Her tank top had them perfectly placed over her breasts and her thighs were marked as well. Yet in her dream she had worn a half top! She remembered feeling caressed and knew she had done it to herself while gorging on the berries. It was not the first time she had pleasured herself, but it could be the most embarrassing if she did not get cleaned up. She notice fingerprints over the crotch area of her leggings, and headed for the bedroom to get clothes.
She was going through her bag when she noticed a closet. The door was cracked open. Sapphira went over to look inside and smiled. Clothes and more clothes. They had been told everything had been provided for their comfort, and here it was. She gathered a robe and underwear, plus a towel and headed for the shower. She turned on the water and stepped in, still dressed from the day before. The water was not hot, but it was not cold. It would work, she thought, and so it did.
When she stepped out she was clean, smelled good and her hair was amazing despite not having any shampoo or conditioner. She hung her now clean dripping clothes on a hook. She was shocked when an arm reached around the entrance to the bathing area holding her towel. It was a tanned muscled arm and she recognized it instantly.
“You have a lot of nerve,” she said grabbing the towel and wrapping it around her frame.
“So I have been told,” Ty said. “I was also told it would be a good idea if I apologized for the dream trip we took, or more specifically how it ended. After some thought I realized it was good advice, so here I am.”
Sapphira was nonplussed. Ty continued, “I should have realized you and yours are new here and do not understand the way things have always been. I did not give a good, or full, explanation of things. We are both people who are used to getting our way and that can cause difficulties. I am sorry. May I explain further?” Ty asked while handing her the robe. She got into the robe and once the belt was secure she walked out of the bathing area.
“Certainly, feel free, I would be glad to hear it,” she responded.
“Thank you Sapphira. I had breakfast brought in as well if you are hungry,” he said leading the way down the hall.
She smiled slightly. He did have a nice rear end, that was for sure. He was wearing jogging shorts and nothing else. So her eyes ran up from his ass to his lovely back and shoulders. His long hair was a lush thick mass that she would have loved to run her fingers through. She shook her head to get rid of that thought as they entered the small dining area. Juices and fruit were laid out for her along with muffins, buttermilk, and pastries. Her stomach rumbled as he picked up a plate and handed it to her while taking one for himself.
“Let us eat and I will explain,” he said. So as they filled up their plates and ate he did just that.
“We are isolated for a reason Sapphira. Can you imagine what the American government, or any government, would do with this lovely valley? We can not have that. The general rule for those who find Carnelian Valley is that after some time, if the inhabitants here feel they trust a person, that person can come and go as they please. You are not trapped here forever. The Carnelians trust me, so I am allowed to leave here when I want. Most people here have no interest in leaving though, so I do most of the duty outside the valley. I enjoy it,” he stated.
“So has anyone else discovered the valley? Accidentally or otherwise?” she asked. She was relieved she would be able to leave and immediately began formulating plans to make sure everyone trusted her.
“Several people. The last one was the Professor John Longheart,” he said. Sapphira gasped.
“You mean he made it? I read all about him and how he was going to find the mythical valley. He has always been a hero of mine. I am glad to hear he made it. So he never wanted to leave?” she asked surprised. The professor was a renowned scientist, greatly revered.
“He left once, a few years back. He went to a place called Costco and bought many boxes of gummy bears. It is a candy we do not have and he likes them. Beyond that, no he has not left. His home is about halfway down the valley. Longheart has continued his studies and contributed immensely to the community,” Ty said.
Interesting, she thought.
“Anyone else I might have heard of?” Sapphira asked curiously as she popped a handful of the raspberries into her mouth. They were just as good as the ones in her dream.
“Joseph Hardcore came about two years ago. His was a sad tale but he eventually decided to stay and it ended well,” Ty said. He was standing right next to her now and offered her a buttered muffin, then fed her when she agreed. She smiled and pouted when it was gone. He got her another one. She had no problem seducing someone like Ty and going along with the program to get out.
“So what was so sad?” She asked and then took a bite of the bear claw he offered her. She loosened her robe a little so it revealed more of her chest and thighs. Ty noticed as she knew he would.
“He came and stayed for while. He found it by accident and thought he had hit the motherlode. He did not wait or even care for others’ approval and grabbed a handful of diamonds and ran during the night. He was spotted, of course, and
I went after him bringing him back. He was screaming and raging as I presented him with his greatest desire, and he has not left since. He too is a contributing member of society. He makes the maple syrup now. It was the one thing he loved above all else, maple syrup. Most of our desires are at their base, simple,” Ty stated.
“He has change quite a bit and is a nice fellow these day. You should talk to him if you so desire,” he told Sapphira as he offered her a blueberry. After last night the blueberries really touched a spot in her beyond them being her favorite food, ever. As she ate a few more of those she untied her robe. Not only was she wanting to seduce him, she had developed the hots for him shortly after they met, so she got to kill two birds with one stone and she would keep her emotions out of it. This was a mixture of business and pleasure. He smiled.
“As you wish,” he said and scooped her up in his arms. She laughed in surprise. He walked her back to the bedroom and lay her on the huge four poster bed. She laughed with delight as he showed her the tray he had picked up as well. It had a bowl of the wonderful fruit as well as a bowl of whipped cream. Her body trembled in anticipation of finally spending this time with the handsome man. She still did not let herself think too much about him being a dragon, as enticing as it was.
“I came here to apologize and find myself in such a delicious place as your bedroom, maybe I should apologize more often. Like you, it is not something I am comfortable doing,” he informed her. Then he lay next to her, offering a blueberry dipped in the whipped cream.
“How do you know I do not apologize Ty? You do not really know me,” she pointed out. Then she licked the sweet cream off of the berry and sucked the berry into her mouth with a smile. Licking her lips after, slow and seductive. He laughed and the light in his scintillating eyes sparkled with a greater intensity.
“I know, my dear, because we are alike. I am a Dragon Lord and you, you have the spirit of a Princess in all her glory and desires. So let me treat you like a Princess,” he said and she let him. Reveling in his soft caresses as he slid her robe aside to have full access to her naked body. He would slide a berry over her belly and breasts before bringing it to her lips for her to lick up out of his hand. She made sure to lick his fingers and at one point sucked the whipped cream off of them. He closed his eyes and shuddered briefly causing an equal reaction in her body.
He leaned in then, kissed her and she returned it. Her urgency was growing and she wrapped her arms around him. His hands explored her body as they kissed and when he ran his fingers over her thighs she gasped and moaned. His face bent to her breasts as he teased the opening of her deepest place of lust. Her body felt a surge and had an orgasm from the combination of his hand and lips. Gasping she laughed lustily.
“Ah baby, you are a Typhoon, bring it to me baby, give it too me!” She cried out as he did. When his fingers slid into her very wet opening he sucked her breasts and once again she received an amazing orgasm. She could feel his hard shaft of desire rubbing against her thigh and by now both of them were panting.
“Oh Princess, I can’t hold out much longer, are you ready for the real Typhoon, Princess Desires? Just say the word sexy woman, let me know!” He gasped out and she cried out in lust for him and he obliged.
Ty lifted his hips up and positioned himself perfectly. He lowered himself so the tip of his rod brushed her lusty petals causing her whole body to twitch in response. He gasped as she squealed. He did that again, and again, by which time she was panting, unable to speak beyond her moans. When he plunged into her she arched her back to accept all of him and he filled her. Repeatedly, as they moved their hips in a dance of passion. Wave after wave of pleasure roared through Sapphira like the waves of a Typhoon and she accepted it all, wanted it all, craved being filled by this amazing man. She did not realize that while she may have seduced him, he had certainly got her the same way. Afterwards, spent and happy, they caught their breath.
“You are aptly named Typhoon. That was amazing,” she had to say.
“As you are. A true Princess Desires. We have similar tastes my dear and I hope you enjoy your time with us, and me. I would suggest you travel the valley and meet the people. It will give you a greater understanding of this lovely place. Oh and if you feel the urge you can visit any of the caves we visited last night,” he said.
She told him she would and after a while they got up and dressed. It was time to start the day. Sapphira was going to take his advice. She was going to go charm everyone she could meet.
*****
Sapphira dressed in a lovely red and blue stripped summer dress with a white t-shirt underneath and spandex shorts. She put her beautiful hair in a pony tail and figured she would look like a sexy girl next door. When she went out she saw Matt and Christy sitting in chairs by the pond fed by that meandering river. She decided to join them. She really did not need their services at the moment, but they were the only people she actually knew. Maybe she could get some ideas of who to approach.
“Hello you two, how is your day going?” she asked them politely. They smiled, both of them looking happy and content. Matt was dressed in jeans and a work shirt with boots on. Christy was wearing a frilly green spring dress that looked good on her top-heavy figure. As sexy as her boobs were, Sapphira always thought it looked strange being so top heavy. It seemed Christy did not care about it that much.
“Hello Sapphira, we are doing well. How is your day going? It has been a whirlwind twenty-four hours huh?” Christy said. Sapphira could see she was already more outgoing than she had been. Much more willing to speak. Sapphira was also pretty sure she had never seen Matt smiling, yet there he was. She could not help smiling too. What a difference a day made.
“There were a few misunderstandings last night, but that is in the past. I am looking forward to exploring in the sunlight, while awake,” she told them with a wink. They were a little surprised but seemed relieved.
“Yeah, last night was weird. I was down in the mines. All the theories I have had in my head since my degree are there for the research. It should be fun while we are here,” Matt told her enthusiastically. She had forgot that her assistants had their own degrees. Sapphira was a little disappointed they were not thinking of themselves as her assistants anymore. That was quick.
“So, are either of you thinking of leaving when you can, if you can?” she asked. She felt she needed to know where they stood before trusting them too much.
“I might, but who knows,” said Matt. “There are some things I would like to get from home and let my family know I have a new job, some where far away of course. I can be a mineral explorer for years in this valley and never get bored. Did you know Professor Longheart is here?” When she nodded he continued. “Well, he is brilliant and needs someone who can do the work I do to implement what he does. It could be great, well, I think it will be great,” he finished.
Sapphira turned to Christy. “What about you? Have you found what you desire in this mystical valley?”
“Yeah, I think so. I mean, if you need anything I will be glad to help, but I don’t need to go anywhere. This valley has everything I want and more. Why would I leave?” she said.
A part of Sapphira knew she was right, but she kept that buried. She was just glad to find out they were no longer her assistants before deciding to trust them.
“I understand. I am not sure myself. I mean there are the sort of gems and stones I have dreamed of my whole life, but I do have a life outside of here, so we will see. In a few weeks I may be all in, like you two. Who knows?” She smiled charmingly. Matt returned it as did Christy, although Christy did not look convinced. They chatted a little more about how beautiful this valley was and all the possibilities, before she told them she was going to go for a walk to sightsee. They waved as she left.
She spent the day wandering the valley. She ran into five people who turned out to be elves. One of them was the person Christy had dreamed with the night before. She talked to the elves and laughed with them. They seemed
to be a people who lived for the joy of it without a care about anything else. On the one hand it was not a bad way to live; on the other Sapphira told herself it was boring. They invited her to lunch since it was that time of the day, so she had a lunch of cheese, bread, meat and wine. It was very good, like everything else, and she enjoyed herself.
After lunch they all went their separate ways and Sapphira was amazed and honored to run into Professor Longheart. He had a beard and longer hair but he was dressed in work clothes with a tool belt. She knew he was almost thirty years older than her own twenty five, but he moved and acted like he was her age only with much more enthusiasm and vigor. He was the picture of good health. She met him coming back from the mines and walked him home, disusing the various gem types and their favorites. He never mentioned exactly what work he was doing, and she did not press. Guys like him never liked to discuss such things until they were ready. Sapphira understood that. When they got to his place they stood on the porch admiring the view of the trees and gardens.
“So Sapphira, you say your favorite stone is your namesake, the sapphire?” the professor asked her cheerfully.
“Yes. I mean they all have their special enticements but yeah, I do like the sapphires,” she told him. He grinned.
“Wonderful, wait here and I will show you something you will like,” he said, and disappeared inside his home. It was only a minute or so and he was back out holding a few small gem bags. He handed her one.
“These stones are the first successful stones on which I used my new process for shaping and smoothing. I am sure you are the perfect person to appreciate them,” he told her. She was immensely flattered and when she undid the drawstring and up ended it in her hand, she gasped. It was the most finely shaped, as well as polished sapphire she had ever seen. Not to mention it was probably five inches across. She held it up to the sunlight and was almost blinded by the clarity. She turned back to him stunned.
