I turned over to witness Patros’s smiling face and, apparently he was able to listen in on my conversations with the others. He then spoke directly to Aston through our new six way link. This was so very strange. Hearing him talking to Aston and letting him know that we would be up in a few minutes time. I could feel their excitement about this new facet of our relationship. I was getting better at seeing the tendrils developing between us all. Like vines growing through the branches of a tree. The links between us growing and becoming stronger day by day.
“Wow” Patros spoke in a reverent tone,”That was amazing. I could hear echoes of them when we were at the pack house but just then the connection was clear as day. We can all talk via our minds with no problem at all.”
I nodded and smiled back at him. “Hey I am the newbie here” I giggled. “You were all used to talking in your heads already. I went from zero to six of us able to talk this way.”
We dressed hurriedly. Patros taking my hand as he led me out through the door at the rear of the lair. Turning to the right we walked for a few minutes until I saw the bottom of a set of stone stairs and we ascended three flights. Arriving in front of, what at first, looked like a solid wall with a sconce set into it. Patros gave the sconce a full turn to the right and the wall slid to one side revealing an open space. Stables off to the left and to the right a huge area full of hay and straw with room for several carts. Although only one cart was visible there right now and half a dozen horses in their respective stables. We crossed the space, and once again were confronted with another blank wall. This time with a handle set into it. As before a full turn provided the impetus for a large opening to appear. Revealing there on the cliff top my mates, Zarina, and a large horse and cart. .As we walked out to greet them I looked over my shoulder and where we had exited looked just like a part of the cliff wall itself.
We greeted each other enthusiastically with hugs and kisses. Patros receiving hugs also. Patros hurried us inside saying that you never knew who could be watching. Be it a wizard scrying or any pair of eyes that may report back to the wizards. I knew then that there was more to the prophecy that I needed to understand. Why all this sudden interest in wizards?
Quickly made our way inside and after the horses had been fed and watered made our way back through the caverns to our living quarters. Everyone then began to scrutinise their surroundings. The men were most impressed with the sleeping arrangements and the argument over who was to stay and who was to return to the Packhouse began afresh.
Meanwhile Zarina enquired where she was meant to sleep horrified that she may have to share our quarters. With a laugh Patros assured her that no, she could use our old quarters. I heard her give a small sigh of relief.
“Should Zarina and I begin preparing a dinner for us all?” I enquired.
“No. There will be no need as we are having dinner in the main hall. The dragons want to check that no one has damaged their precious Queen. Which is only to be expected. Your mates and Zarina are to be guests of honour. Our factions joining forces like this is unprecedented. Yet it was spoken of briefly in the prophecy I believe.”
The men all returned to bring the remainder of our belongings back from the stables. Soon everything was packed away. We showered and dressed ready for the feast. The showers were most interesting as the shower in this particular lair could accommodate all five of us at once. Meaning that the shower took far longer than anyone expected resulting in my being weak kneed afterwards.
We moved down the main corridor and stopped to gather Zarina along the way. The looks on all their faces when we finally entered the main hall was a picture. Like a bunch of guppies they all had their mouths open. They had never been this close to so many dragons and their riders previously but took it all in their stride.
The seating had been rearranged from my previous visit to this hall. For now there were more of the large throne like chairs for us to sit at. Zarina was seated adjacent with one of the more handsome dragon riders as company and she looked suitably impressed.
I remembered that no one would sit until I did so bade them all sit then sat myself. The place was a hubbub of chatter and laughter. Everyone talking avidly and speculating how things would work out now the factions were joined.
I was flanked by my mates, two on either side with Aston to my left and Patros to my right, with Vanda and Leon flanking them. As they touched me through the meal we put on a firework display that would match any that I had seen for Bonfire Night back on Earth. The blue lights arcing and fizzing as we we all touched and moved close to one another. It would make hiding out of the question if we were ever put in that position.
I watched Zarina chatting to her dinner companion, blushing as she laughed and joked with him. His name was Matteo,and he seemed to be as enamoured of Zarina as she was of him. Could this be where our factions would join also. Part dragon rider, part-werewolf? Was this the way forward? A joining of our people and powers too. What if they could share the powers each of us had individually as a couple. Certainly one to ponder.
I got up part way through the evening and wandered about the great hall chatting to the dragon riders and going up to the dragons. I found that if I touched them I could converse with all of the dragons, much to even Talos’s amazement.
Little one, he sent You are tapping in to a wealth of powers that were never written about. I see you being a force to be reckoned with. Woe betide any enemies of yours should you reach your full potential.
I seem to discover new abilities every day now Talos. I have no clue where they will lead. Like you said I feel my powers growing but, not only mine but those of my mates. I seem to have become a catalyst for change in each of them
Yes, I witnessed how we can now all communicate through our psychic bonds. This is over and above anything that I ever expected. That you would be able to converse so easily with the other dragons too. I think you will find that over time you won’t have to touch them to do this. Once you and your dragon are united there will be no stopping you.
Reminded once more of Amrinth I pushed out from my mind and tried to seek her out feeling guilty for not thinking about her over the last few days. I closed my eyes in order to be able to concentrate more and there she was. Looking forlorn. Her scales dull in the dank dark cavern that she was being held in. A huge metal cuff was wrapped around her hind leg with a massive chain leading to a substantial metal ring set into the floor. Her anguish palpable. Her utter lack of response worried me at first. But then she lifted her head and I could see her clouded jaded eyes. This time instead of getting tearful I began to plan a way to rescue her. First of all I needed to know exactly where I needed to rescue her from.
Amrinth. Amrinth. Do you know where the cavern is that you are being held prisoner. I need to know what direction to head toward. In order to come and rescue you. I am certain as I get closer I will sense where you are.
Her eyes lit up by a tiny amount when she heard my voice.
Alex? Is that you? I thought something had happened to you because I didn’t hear from you. I thought I would be alone here forever. I just know that the cavern is North of the city of Bream. A wizard tricked me into coming here making me think he had captured you and that you were the one that was a prisoner. He is dangerous Alex. You have to be very careful when you come for me. He will stop at nothing to get you in his grasp. He wants to stop the prophecy from being fulfilled.
Don’t worry about me Amrinth. I won’t be coming alone, I will have my mates with me and the other dragons. We will find a way to rescue you. Please try and keep positive for me. Can you do that Amrinth?
Yes, of course. Now I know you haven’t forgotten me, I will try my best to do that. Please come soon. I am so hungry. They only bring me a little food to sustain me. They want me weak so that I can’t assist you when you get here.
I am going to talk to my mates now. The two factions are now joined so the werewolves and dragons can work together. I will see you soon. Keep your spirit
s up Amrinth. We will be together presently and I have a feeling we will be stronger together than apart.
I opened my eyes and realised that I was surrounded. All looked at me with knowing looks as this time they had heard my conversation with Amrinth and also seen the sad, sorry state she was in.
They all sent to me, almost as one
Don’t worry
We will find her
We’ll rescue her
Take heart. We will seek her out
I wasn’t too sure who said what but was bolstered up that they cared so much and fully supported me.
It took it out of me to contact Amrinth and once again I felt a prickling sensation at the corner of my mind. Certain now that the wizard listened into our conversation and was pleased that I would come for Amrinth. He was so sure he would be able to capture me when I did.
Finally we said our good nights to everyone in the hall and headed off leaving Zarina with Matteo, still deep in conversation.
Go girl.
Now came my final trial of the evening as Leon and Vanda had decided against all the plans we had made that both would stop for this first evening in our new home.
Oh my! My nerves are shot. How on Earth will this all work? There are four of them now.
I needn’t had worried with four of them trying to calm me I was almost comatose before they realised to pull back a little.
Between them they removed my clothes in a couple of minutes and then their own. Now I was just plain horny seeing four gorgeous naked and very aroused men pulling me onto the furs.
Hands, teeth,lips fingers caressing, sucking, kissing and take me to heaven on Earth. I was thoroughly used up and loved every minute of it before we all finally fell into a deep slumber. Arms and legs akimbo.
The hardest part was the following morning trying to climb over all the bodies in the sleeping pit and giggling and panicking I wouldn’t make it to the toilet in time. My babies making sure I hurried by kicking my bladder a time or two.
One look in the mirror had me horrified. I looked like something the cat had dragged in. I quickly climbed in to the shower relishing the opportunity to some time alone.
I only got a few minutes of this though as one by one I was joined by my enthusiastic mates.
When we had all dressed and breakfasted we set about planning our rescue of Amrinth. As they had heard my conversation, they already knew what little detail I could give them. All we knew was that she was being kept in a cavern, or caverns North of Bream. Not an awful lot to go on. It comforted me to know that they all planned to accompany on this venture and that my powers seemed stronger the closer they all were to me.
Patros was the least eager about the plan despite being a dragon rider. I was pregnant with his babies and he couldn’t get that fact out of his mind. I too worried about this, who wouldn’t be?
Who was this mysterious wizard that had plans to prevent the prophecy from being fulfilled, and so desperately wanted to capture me. The malevolence that permeated the cavern surrounding Amrinth ,did not bode well for this rescue attempt.
It was decided that would we wait for the elite werewolves and any other wolves available to arrive at the lair. That would leave some to guard the pack-house. As we still had no clue what happened to Aston’s cousin, Lucinda we couldn’t risk leaving it unguarded.
An initial foray would be made by a few of the dragons with their respective dragon riders. This would be a scouting mission North of Bream. Maybe one of the dragons might be able to sense Amrinth as they flew across the land or see something meaningful on the ground. Although in my heart of hearts I knew this was probably a long shot. This wizard was too wile for that. I thought about the powers that I now had and then looked over at Patros as he turned and met me eye to eye.
“What are you thinking? I can hear the gears of your mind turning but can’t discern what about?”
“I was thinking that you would be so much stronger if you were part werewolf like myself.” And I looked at the others who simply nodded in turn.
“You want me to become part werewolf?” Patros replied shocked.
“What’s so bad about being part werewolf?” Vanda accused. “It is good enough for Alex. Why not you? I think it is a brilliant idea”
The others nodded their assent, so I went across and held Patros’s hand. Tit for tat. They had soothed me often enough maybe it was time for me to try and see if I had this skill too?
I did.
His fears allayed for now Patros agreed tentatively that maybe this would be a good idea but he needed to give it some thought. I agreed to give him until that evening to decide.
Meanwhile Matteo, and his dragon Tarin, were delegated to travel back to the pack-house with both Vanda and Leon. In order to convey the details of our plan. He was accompanied by another dragon rider called Petros and his dragon Stevos.
The werewolves planned to travel back the following morning, after some rest. Tired werewolves would be no use in this, we needed them fighting fit. They had been instructed to bring along any tools they thought we might need such as grappling hooks, rope ladders and ropes. Also guns, knives and swords. In fact anything they thought might help us in the fight to free Amrinth.
We needed a realistic strategy to win the upcoming fight but what kind of strategy was needed? We didn’t know where we would be fighting but it sounded like it might be in a cavern. So below ground at the very least. We had no clue of who,or how many we would be fighting. Was our attempt to rescue Amrinth doomed before we even attempted it? We needed an edge, something extraordinary to guarantee success.
I began to think about the electricity that appeared whenever my mates and I were together. Was there some way to harness this electricity and use it. It had got stronger with each subsequent mating, it was worth a try.
We would have to wait until we were all together to at least attempt anything of this kind with any chance of success.
In the intervening time I had other fish to fry and a reluctant dragon rider that needed to be persuaded that turning into a werewolf wasn’t the end of the world, but the beginning of something.
Once Aston, Leon, Patros, and Talos were all back in the lair, I decided it was my turn to cook something and work out how to use the range.
It couldn’t be that hard, could it?
I gathered the ingredients I would need then tried in vain to light the range. I finally admitted defeat after a frustrating half an hour,and a multitude of offers to help. My mates all shot forward at once and I stamped away and sat at the table until the range was well and truly lit.
Once I had calmed down I got back up and began to prepare the evening meal. My way of working through a problem is to distract myself and ponder possibilities. If only I could find a way to harness the static electrical power we generated. I was sure I could use it to our advantage.
My mates were working on other possibilities. This involved the use of the many and varied maps of the terrain beyond Bream. Basically second guessing where the caverns, or cavern might be.
This wasn’t as useless as it sounds as by the end of the evening a few distinct possibilities had been isolated.
My mates helped me gather what I had prepared for us all to eat and set the table so that we could all sit down as a family for our evening meal. I then decided to test my theories about the static and with everyone around the table concentrating, focused my mind. At first nothing happened. Then I had my first success. A small blue ball of light began to appear in the air between us, but as soon as someone lost concentration it vanished. At least I knew it was possible. I didn’t think it would help us tomorrow or any time soon, but one day maybe it would.
Patros was looking a little pensive so I decided to talk about the elephant in the room, but in private.
I said I was taking a shower and they all stood to follow me. I looked around and said out loud. “Just Patros for now please. We can talk while we wash each other. I will send to you when you can join us.”
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Aston and Vanda realised what I was up to and sat back down. Pouring another glass of wine each.
We stripped speedily in the bathroom as the water warmed up. Not talking straight away but spent a pleasant time washing each other. By the time Patros had made sure every inch of me was clean I was dripping, and hoped it would be positive response to my request to bite him and make give him my venom. The thought of it arousing me further as I began to grumble and growl just to think of it. Biting my mate was such an erotic thought.
I then heard Aston call out to me that he were going to the hall for a while and they would see me soon. Subtlety, obviously not one of his traits. I knew this was said in order for myself and Patros to have some time alone in the bedroom.
Patros looked at me, cocking his head to the side slightly with a big cheeky grin on his face.
“I think that is my cue to take you back to the bedroom and the sleeping pit. I think we have a little time to play. Don’t you?”
I nodded with a mischievous smirk on my face.
Patros’s cock jutting proudly to attention. Time to play indeed!
Before long we were both hot and sweaty, my incisors extended with venom dripping from them in anticipation of what was to come. As we both reached boiling point and eventual climax I bit deep into his throat. The bite sending Patros over the edge as his hot seed jetted into me. My bite extending both of our orgasms beyond human bounds. I heard his heart racing faster as the venom took hold and he groaned loudly.
The mating occurred twice more until both of us lay exhausted. Aston must have found somewhere to stop as he didn’t reappear that night. This being a mating ritual of sorts he felt that we should have some time alone.
We were soon both in the arms of Morpheus and slept soundly through what remained of the night.
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