This is the longest chapter of the three. This is also likely the least lore friendly.


Gransys was now set the way she thought best. But. She was not quite done yet. She wanted to return to Cassardis one last time; wanted to enjoy herself one last time. She sat on the throne again and was looking over Cassardis.

She appeared on her front step and pushed the door open. Familiar scents hit her. She sighed, not wanting to do what must be done. She pushed those thoughts to the back of her mind and walked into her home.

Aelinore came into the room just in time to see the door close itself. Her delighted face turned to despair. She was clearly missing Calista, hoping to see her beloved in a more...well, see her. Aelinore whimpered a mumble. "Pray, bring her back to me." A tear ran down her cheek as she went back to the other room.

Now was the time. Calista had haggled two hours of peace out of the last Seneschal before granting him mercy and now was the time to use it. She summoned the energy to do so.

Papers and drapery fluttered about as a huge gust of wind went through the house, venting to nowhere. Aelinore rushed back into the room, scared but curious. Before her was the tall, blonde half-elf she loved. Her long, tight pony tail and striking eyebrows. Soft, bright blue eyes offset by the shine of her silvery armor. And those freckles... Aelinore adored those freckles.

Aelinores own face was stricken with joy and relief to the point of tears. That was making it harder on Calista. She repressed it even more.

"Calista, my love!" Aelinore cried, taking her in a loving embrace. Calista intended to please Aelinore, but not yet. She lifted a hand from the girl. "Aelinore, Heart." She pulled the white silk ribbon that held her pony tail and let it fall about. She rarely wore her hair down as it got in her way. Only Quina and Chief Adaro had seen her with her naturally straight hair down. Calista continued. "I've not much time left, and I wish to make the best of it." Calista held the small girl at arms length. She dug her taloned thumbs under Aelinores coat collar and lifted it off, revealing the girls perfect figure. "But first, we shall go to the beach. Can you swim?" Calista asked. "Swim? I..." Aelinore responded, unsure of what to say. She thought they were going to make love. And what was this about not having much time?

Calista knew Aelinore was confused. She smiled a bit more than she had been and said "T'is nothing. I will tell you when the time comes." She cupped Aelinores face and kissed her lightly. But Aelinore held Calista in and about forced her tongue in. Calista resolved and took action herself. But once Aelinore tried for the bed, Calista let go. "Not yet, Heart."

Calista made for the back room, beginning to peal off her Gryphic armor. Aelinore followed and slipped off her dress. Then she helped Calista. This being the forth time, it was relatively easy. Calista then pulled a box from under the bad. It contained a sort of brown cloth. She handed some to Aelinore. "T'were my swimwear when I was younger. They aught to fit you." She pulled more out and clothed herself. The top was a bit revealing and had a single strap over the right shoulder. The bottom was little more than smalls.

Aelinore smiled, admiring Calista's strong body. Her tone abbs, arms of Oak, and those delicious legs. Calista was much stronger than she looked, though not nearly as strong-looking as others Aelinore had seen. Her husband, the Duke, had seemed immensely strong, Maker curse him. "Could you remove my corset, Love?" she asked Calista. Calista smiled. "With pleasure." she said, fondly remembering the girls pale body. Her fair breasts, her visible ribs, and her flat stomach.

Once the corset came off, so did the rest of her clothing. Her curly hair came down, too. Redressed, they walked to Starfall Bay to be out of sight of the villagers. They set off into the water where Calista showed off her swimming. That is where they made their love; in the water, and on the beach.


That took up a fairly large chunk of her time. Calista had but eleven minutes left.

They lay there naked on the beach, Aelinores back on Calistas chest. Calista didn't want to tell Aelinore what needed to be said; didn't ever want to leave her. But she was almost out of time and this must happen. She mustered her courage to speak, putting all she had into it, and yet managed to choke.

"Aelinore. My H...Heart." Calista said, tears trying to break. Aelinore immediately rolled off, onto her bare chest, to see what was wrong. Calista just lay there, looking into the skies. "Calista my love, what ails you?" Aelinore asked, highly concerned.

Calista grasped Aelinores right hand. There was something in it, though Aelinore dared not move her hand to examine the object. Calista locked eyes with Aelinore. "Heart, I must tell you some things before I go that must never be repeated. Swear to me you will never repeat what I've to say."

"Yes, I swear. Pray, what is it.?" Aelinore asked, afraid of what might happen. "Aelinore. In a few minutes, I will be gone, never to return. I will go back beyond the Rift to my seat as Seneschal of the World. The Maker, if you will. But to end the cycle that brings forth the Dragon, I must..." Calista couldn't finnish. "What... What must you do, Calista?" Aelinore asked, now crying. "I must t... take my own life. To save our world." Aelinores eyes shot open, then closed shut. Tears came freely as the tide. Aelinore yelled "No! No, no,no..."

Calista squeezed Aelinores hand. "Aelinore! I must do this. This is for your sake and the worlds. Imagine a world without monsters; without the Dragon. I can't leave you here in danger." Her voice went soft again. "Know this, Aelinore. I would not have fought the Dragon if not for you. I love you with all my heart and had I the chance, I'd never leave you.

"The Forever ring in my hand holds a peice of my very soul. Wear it always.

"My time is up, Aelinore. I have to go now. I love you."

And like the wind, the only thing Aelinore was holding was the Forever ring. She cried about an hour before realizing how dark it was getting. She cried herself to sleep in their bed. The next few days followed suit.

Calista was doing the same thing in the heavens, giving Gransys the rain it never sees. It rained on and off for three days and four nights. On the fourth day, she was ready.


Last chapter should be up soon. If not, then by next weekend.