Strange Magic – ButterflyBog

by

Raven Diablo

Chapter 2 – A New Home

Work was progressing rapidly on the new location for Bog's castle. As it turned out the Fairy King had a team of very bright individuals that worked on just about everything at the palace and he put the best members of this team on the project. Construction had been progressing for a week and most of the work was nearing completion on the living quarters for Bog's goblin friends and servants. Work was also starting on Bog's royal suite as well.

Today the fairy workers and goblins were taking a rather long lunch break one afternoon as they ran out of materials and were waiting for more to arrive from the palace.

Bog and the Fairy King were looking over the plans for the royal suite. Bog turned and noticed how fancy the balcony handrails were and the doorway arches were very detailed.

"You know, you really don't have to go this crazy, your highness," Bog said. "I am really a simple guy."

"Well, I believe in using hard woods and stone in any construction. The reason why Roland took out your old castle so easily was because of dry rot. At least now you will have something that will last a lifetime. 'Do it right the first time' is an old adage I come to live by."

"Thank you, but like I said, I don't need anything fancy."

"Well, you have done well and you are looking out for my daughter. She never stops talking about how you stood up to Roland. So, I figured this will make her happy. Besides it is a good thing for me to get out of the palace. We have not had undertaken a major project like this in a long time."

Just then Marianne flew into the chamber and up to the top balcony. She landed next to Bog and put her arm around his waist.

"Hi Dad! Hi Bog! My sister is on her way with the supplies. It is just a large load and it is taking them a bit of time to get through the forest. She also got a late start this morning...overslept."

"That's Dawn, always needing to get her beauty sleep," the Fairy King said laughing. "Well, the men certainly deserve a long break after the work they have done the past week."

"Indeed! I saw what they did alone the past couple days. It looks like the main quarters are almost complete!" Marianne said excitedly.

"Outside of the furnishings, yes they are almost done," The Fairy King said.

"Oh, my people can handle that as I am sure they are going to furnish their homes as need fit," Bog said. "It is best that way as the way some of my goblin friends live, might disgust you."

"Very well! Then I suggest we don't go there and concentrate on something else," the Fairy King said as he laughed.

There were several large splashes below and everyone looked down over the balcony rail. Being that it was in the middle of summer, even in the cool shade of the Dark Forest, it still was very warm and humid. Many of the men and goblins were taking a dip in the stream and letting the waterfall douse them completely.

Bog laughed and said, "Do you have a place to cool off in the summer?"

"Of course, we have both an indoor pool and an outdoor lake. There is a mound on one side of the lake with some trees for cover and that is where we usually cool off in the summer," The Fairy King said.

"Sounds inviting," Bog said.

Marianne said, "Yes, it is! I will bring you there one night when we are done here. It also has a small waterfall."

"Ok, so this is what I had in mind doing next," The Fairy King said holding the plans up for Bog to get a better look.

He proceeded to show Bog and Marianne the construction plans for the royal suite area in which they were in.

After a while, the three looked up as they heard a thumping beat outside.

"I believe that's Dawn," Marianne said.

All three flew down to the ground and Marianne's father hopped into his mobile throne and whistled for his servants. They came and picked up his throne and then they all flew out towards the entrance.

It was indeed Dawn and she was accompanied by Sunny riding atop Lizzie. Lizzie was pulling three wagon loads of materials for the construction of Bog's castle. Benny was atop Chipper, the squirrel that Roland used to ride and it was pulling another large wagon. Benny was also adorned in a new suit of armor that showed he was the new captain of the guards. The entire group was dancing to a song that Sunny was singing. He was once again serenading Dawn as she was flying and dancing out in front of Lizzie. The whole group performed as they slowly followed the stream marching towards Bog's new home.

The song was an interesting choice for Sunny as he was singing mostly falsetto. This was making Dawn swoon and she would fly up to him and hug and kiss him him every so often. She ended up leaving numerous lipstick marks on his face. The song had a driving beat that had the whole group dancing. Several of the other fairies joined in on backup during the chorus as well.

(Want To Want Me – Jason Derulo)

Girl, you're the one I want to want me
And if you want me, girl, you got me
There's nothin' I,no, I wouldn't do, I wouldn't do
Just to get up next to you

(The extreme cuteness quality to the song made Bog cringe a bit. The Fairy King didn't want any part of it either as he was still coming to grips with Dawn going out with Sunny. But what was fair was fair. If Marianne could choose whom she wanted to love, then so could Dawn. Bog's goblin friends weren't so enthusiastic about the song, either. Most of them were either covering their ears or running away. Marianne was dancing a bit, rocking her shoulders to the beat. Bog watched her as Sunny continued.)

Girl, you're the one I want to want me
And if you want me, girl, you got me
There's nothin' I, no, I wouldn't do, I wouldn't do
Just to get up next to you
Just to get up next to you

(Dawn was out in front dancing and moving to the beat. There was something different about her dancing lately as she was using her hips more. Her outfits were also getting lighter and lighter as the days went by. Today she was wearing a yellow and green outfit that had a very small mini-skirt that was showing off most of her legs. Sunny was even grabbing the collar around his neck every so often as he looked to Dawn's legs when she danced.)

You open the door
Wearing nothing but a smile, I fell to the floor
And you whisper in my ear, "Baby, I'm yours."
Ooh, just the thought of you gets me so high, so high

(The Fairy King was a bit shocked at this verse as he couldn't help but think if Dawn and Sunny already were intimately close with each other. But given the dress she was wearing, the thought had crossed his mind).

Girl, you're the one I want to want me
And if you want me, girl, you got me
There's nothin' I,no, I wouldn't do, I wouldn't do
Just to get up next to you

(Marianne continued rocking to the beat and was starting to dance.

"You like this?" Bog sneered as he put his hand out towards the group.

"It's OK. The lyrics are not to my liking, but it has a good beat and I am really happy my sister found someone that I know will be good to her. Marianne said, "So with her being happy, I am in a bit of a dancing mood."

Bog just nodded his head in agreement as he noted that most of his goblins continued to ran away. Brutus dove into the stream with a reed and completely submerged himself with only the reed poking out above the water. He was breathing through it. Marianne and Bog laughed at Brutus' actions.

Bog said, "Well, I can see most of my folks don't care for it,"

Marianne put her hand on her chest as she laughed. Bog smiled as he liked to see Marianne have a good laugh. It made her look even more beautiful).

Girl, you're the one I want to want me
And if you want me, girl, you got me
There's nothin' I,no, I wouldn't do, I wouldn't do
Just to get up next to you
Just to get up next to you

(At this point, Bog was losing interest in the song along with the Fairy King. Both of them headed over to Benny. He had the supply manifest and gave it to the Fairy King. Bog noticed that Marianne flew over to Sunny and whispered something in his ear. She then joined into the dance a bit, dancing with her sister.).

Just the thought of you gets me so high, so high
Ooh, just the thought of you gets me so high, so high

(Bog became distracted with Marianne's dancing and pardoned himself as he looked on. The king was busy talking with Benny anyway. Suddenly Marianne flew over to him, wrapped her arms around his neck and began to sing herself, rocking her shoulders to the beat).

Boy, you're the one I want to want me
And if you want me, Boy, you got me
There's nothin' I, no, I wouldn't do, I wouldn't do
Just to get up next to you

(She pulled herself really close to Bog's body on the last line, and pulled her leg up to and around his waist. He was very much surprised. The Fairy King looked stunned as he dropped the manifest. Dawn just giggled. Sunny then resumed singing the last part of the song).

Girl, you're the one I want to want me
And if you want me, girl, you got me
There's nothin' I,no, I wouldn't do, I wouldn't do
Just to get up next you (I would do anything)
Just to get up next you (anything and everything)
Just to get up next to you (baby)
Just to get up next to you
Get up, get up!

Everyone clapped for Sunny and Dawn as the song ended. Dawn flew up to Sunny and the two embraced and kissed atop Lizzie. The goblins were more than relieved the song was over with and they came back out. Dawn then put her hand out towards Marianne as everyone applauded. Marianne curtsied.

"So, looks like you are cute after all," Bog said noting this was yet another time Marianne did something that surprised him.

"Well, I took advantage of a moment to tell you how I feel and I decided to hijack Sunny's song. But thank you for thinking I'm cute. You are rather adorable yourself," she said as she ran her finger down his nose.

Bog smiled at Marianne's answer and said, "Well, thank you. I will say that I did like the bold gesture with your leg."

"Oh, so you like that, huh?" Marianne asked.

Bog then whispered in Marianne's ear, "Well, you have nice legs, anyone can see that."

Marianne started to blush as she whispered back, "But you are the first to tell me that."

Bog didn't get a chance to answer as the Fairy King and Benny came over. The King had a bit of a cross look on his face.

"Marianne I understand you are in love, but would appreciate you keeping gestures like that private...remember you are still a princess!"

Marianne hung her head low a bit and said, "Sorry Dad."

"Very well, lets get back to work," he said. "But first I have to tell that sister of yours to put something on before someone looks up her skirt!"

Marianne looked to Bog when the Fairy King turned and walked towards Dawn. Both of them were stifling a laugh. When the Fairy King was out of earshot, she sneaked a devilish looking smile to Bog. The both of them burst out laughing.

Benny came over to Bog and Marianne. They looked up to wait for the Fairy King. He minced a few inaudible words with Dawn and she ended up tying a sash around her waist which covered up her thighs a bit more. The Fairy King nodded in approval and then began to return. He instructed everyone to go into the castle and they complied. As Bog and Marianne entered alongside Stuff and Thang, Bog noticed the reed sticking out of the stream and he rolled his eyes.

"Will you two get Brutus out of there!" He shouted to Stuff and Thang.

"Okay boss!" Stuff said.

Everyone that was in the area began to laugh, including the Fairy King.

Work continued on the rest of the day. Bog was working with both goblin and fairy workers, often pulling them to the side often giving them instructions. They spent most of the time in his royal suite while most of the workers still were working in the next chamber on the goblin's living quarters. While they worked above, Bog noticed that the Fairy King was giving directions below to the workers, often pointing out to the waterfall pool and the stream. Marianne was with them. He flew down to meet them.

"Ahh, Bog, good of you to join us. We are discussing plans to make this area a nice pool for you," The Fairy King said.

"It is really fine as it is."

Marianne interjected, "Oh, no, Bog, listen to Dad, he has some great ideas. He's not planning much, just to put a hand rail here to lean up on and admire the view and make it easier to get in and out of the water. He even wants to put in a boat dock."

"Boat dock?"

"Well yes, Marianne pointed out that not everyone flies and she thought it would be nice if they can get a boat from the edge of the Dark Forest and come to the castle by boat since the stream leads right into it," The Fairy King said. "As it is, I am getting on in years and I probably will be using the boat myself when I come out to visit. In fact, I think we should move to plan on working on the docks as soon as possible. This way the boat can help us getting supplies into the castle. We will put a dock here, one in the servant's chamber, one in the main chamber, one just outside the castle, and finally one were the water meets the boarder.

Bog was actually very impressed with this idea and said, "Thank you, your highness, that is very generous of you to go to that extent, but wouldn't a project like that be a great undertaking? I mean building the boat alone will take up considerable time."

"Nah, think nothing of it, boat is already built!"

"What?" Both Marianne and Bog said together in concert.

"Roland wanted a boat and we built it for him. It was going to be a wedding present, but under the circumstances, the boat is now sitting unused. So might as well put it to good use here."

"I...I don't know how to thank you. This is just all unexpected," Bog said. "I really wasn't looking for anything fancy, even though a boat would come in handy."

"Good! Good! Then it is settled," The Fairy King said, he then turned to a guard that was standing by and said, "I will be going back to the palace now as there is much to get ready for this next phase of the project."

"Yes, sire." The guard replied as he then disappeared into the next chamber.

Bog still looked stunned as he wasn't used to this level of kindness.

"Bog, are you OK?" Marianne asked.

"I...I don't kn...well...yes. It is just that I never had anyone do something this big for me before," Bog said.

"Actually, much of the idea for the boat in the Dark Forest was Marianne's. I entertained the notion since I knew the boat was built," The Fairy King said.

"Daddy! You could have told me, it seemed like you dismissed that conversation as a passing thought," Marianne said in a disappointed tone.

"Well, I wanted to surprise you too, my dear."

"Well, you certainly did that."

Just then four of the servants flew in with the king's throne, but as they set it down, the king was surprised to find Dawn sitting sideways in the throne with her bare legs criss crossed over the armrest and the sash was around her neck. She was popping little chunks of a grape in her mouth. All four servant's eyes were fixed on Dawn's legs.

"Dawn! What are you doing in here? I believe I have told you to put something decent on!"

"Oh, Daddy, I want to have a little fun," Dawn pouted as she flew out of the seat and tied the sash around her waist again. She joined her sister and Bog on the beach.

One of the servants came over and helped the Fairy King into his throne, "I am expecting the both of you back for dinner...on time!"

"Yes, father," both of the princesses said together.

"You are welcome to join us, your excellency," The Fairy King said to Bog.

"Thank you, your highness, I might take you up on that," Bog said.

"Good! Perhaps then after dinner we can go over some more ideas. I know you mentioned wanting to create a new home for Sugar Plum."

"Yes, I will be looking forward to that."

"Until then. Onward!" The Fairy King shouted and his men grabbed a hold of the mobile throne and carried him out.

Bog looked on with narrow eyes and Marianne took notice.

"What's the matter, Bog?"

Bog turned to Marianne and said, "He seems to be awful nice to me all of a sudden. I know I shouldn't question a good thing, but Why? I don't understand."

"Perhaps he knows that he stands quite a bit to gain with an alliance with you. We will be very strong with our kingdoms united. In addition, he knows you are good to me and will not let anything happen to me."

"Well, there he is correct. I will protect you with my life," Bog said with authority as he stood tall and pushed his chest out as he pulled Marianne closer to his body.

Marianne could feel herself start to swoon as she rested her head on Bog's chest. Bog felt that she was getting weak in the knees and he held on to her waist more firmly. She smiled as she turned her face to Bog's

"Oh! Oh! I think I best be excusing myself," Dawn said.

"If you don't mind," Marianne said half cocked to her sister as her eyes were fixed on Bog's face.

"I sense a big kiss coming!" Dawn said smiling with both of her fists clenched in excitement.

Both Bog and Marianne looked to Dawn and shouted, "Dawn!"

"Okay, Okay! I'm going!"

Dawn flew out of the opening and into the next chamber. Marianne and Bog walked over to a far off corner that was below where the workers were working above. The beach was now empty. Marianne ran her tongue over her lips anticipating a kiss. She put her arms around Bog's neck and he put his hands around her waist.

"I take it you would like that kiss?" Bog said.

"Uh huh." Marianne replied in a low voice.

The two closed their eyes and began to touch their lips together. It was soft and gentle at first, but then quickly deepened.

After a few moments, they heard the sound of someone clearing their throat. Bog whipped his head around. Stuff and Thang were standing by. Bog began to grit his teeth as he slowly let Marianne go.

"Can't I have some privacy!" he bellowed out.

"Sorry boss!" Stuff said, "But we have to bring in some supplies for this area."

Bog continued to clench his teeth as he started to reach out his hands. Stuff and Thang began to back up.

Just then Marianne's long fingers pulled on Bog's shoulder and she slowly pulled him around. He looked into her eyes as she shook her head saying, 'no'.

"Don't be angry with them. They didn't interrupt on purpose," Marianne had a soft look in her eyes.

He turned to Stuff and Thang and ordered in a slightly softer voice, "Place the items here on the beach."

"Yes sire," the two then left. When they cleared the opening to the chamber, Bog could hear them sing;

"I've got a feeling, that tonight's gonna be a good night."

Once again Bog started to grit his teeth and he yelled, "I can hear that!"

"Easy, Bog. It wasn't a big deal," Marianne said in a slightly angered voice herself.

Bog looked at Marianne and noticed that she now had a cross look on her face and her arms were criss crossed on her chest.

"If it wasn't such a big deal, then why that look?" Bog asked.

"Oh, I alright, I am just as angered by the interruption as you are. That kiss was getting nice," Marianne said. "But, I just didn't want to see you punish them."

"Really?" Bog started to smile as he was checking out the angered look on her face.

"Yeah...and now you are smiling?"

"Well, you look attractive when you are angry."

The anger left Marianne's face as she just smiled, whipped around and threw her arms around Bog saying, "Now...where were we?"

She then planted a kiss on his lips so strong that he was knocked off balance and fell into the wall.

"Hmmmmph!" He exclaimed with his eyes wide open. But soon he could feel Marianne's strong kiss throughout his body and he took the feeling in. He became very relaxed and closed his eyes. Marianne let out a sigh before they broke off the kiss.

"Now, I am happy," Marianne said.

"I'll say. That was great!" Bog exclaimed.

"Thank you. Now I know what to do when we are both angry," Marianne said.

"Yes, your kisses do have a calming effect. I don't care how bad or upset I feel, it is like your kisses have some magic that makes me forget what is going on for a moment and I am in a different place."

Marianne smiled as she said, "Yes, exactly. I feel the same way. That is why I pulled you over so suddenly as I wanted to kiss you again."

The two reached out to each other's hands.

"You're a wonderful woman and I l...lo...love you, Marianne."

"Awww. Still having trouble with that word, huh? But I am happy you attempted to say it to me. I love you too, my Bog King."

Marianne and Bog took to wing as they headed off to the palace for dinner.

The following day was even more hot and humid than the day prior. Everyone kept working hard all day and into early evening before they finally called it a night. Bog made it a ritual of addressing the fae folk of the Fairy Kingdom in the main hall when they left and thanked them for their hard work. Marianne often stood by his side, before going back home to the palace, but tonight she was feeling sticky and clammy herself, she wanted to cool off in the pool before heading back.

When everyone left, Bog flew with Marianne around the castle making his rounds to see all the work that was done that day. Things were moving along very well and many of the rooms for Bog's staff and servants were already completed. He felt very warm himself and as he flew into the rearmost chamber, the water below began to look very inviting. Work was also progressing well in the royal suite area too, but it was far from being complete.

Marianne wanted to change her clothes, so Bog took her hand and brought her up to the topmost level of rooms. This entire level was his and encompassed several rooms, one of which he spent most of the day making up for Marianne. It was the first room in the royal part of the castle that was completed and Bog brought her into his part of the castle to surprise her.

They were standing in front of the door when Bog said, "I have placed your bag in here. It is just a little private place where you can freshen up and change, or even take a nap if you want to. So far, it's the only completed room up here."

"Awww, Thank you, Bog. You are so thoughtful," Marianne said as she put her hand on his cheek. With her other hand she opened the door.

As the door opened, her jaw dropped.

"I asked your sister what your room was like in the palace and I tried to duplicate much of it here. It is an outside wall room so you also have a window and balcony that overlooks the waterfall."

Marianne entered the room and looked around in awe. It wasn't as large as her room at the palace, but just about everything she had there she had here. While the colors and design were slightly different and had a darker appearance, everything she had at the palace, she had here. Her flower blossom canopy bed, wash basin, dresser, and vanity desk where all there.

"In place of your armoire, you have a closet here," Bog said as he walked over to a door that was close to her bed. He opened it to reveal a walk in closet that was the size of a small room in itself."

"A walk in closet? I don't have that at the palace," she said with her mouth agape.

"Well, it was too small to make into a useful room, so I figured why not make it a nice size closet for you," Bog said. "You can dress inside for more privacy if you want as it has it's own lighting."

Marianne took a peek into the large closet. Hangers and small chests were in place all ready for her to fill up. There was a dressing mannequin as well as a large chair inside the closet. Overhead there was an iridescent globe that lit up the entire closet. Next she looked over shoulder to the bed and the vanity desk...both were clearly much larger than hers at the palace. Her bed was made from a beautiful green and purple flower blossom. Matching leaves made up the bed's 'sheets'.

As she ran her hand across the desk, she looked to Bog and her chin started to quiver as she was nearly to tears. She said, "You didn't have to go through all of this just for me. Especially since we are just starting to go out with each other. None of my past boyfriends ever did something like this for me."

"That is very kind of you to say, but I want to remain in good standing with your father," Bog said. "Should he visit, he can see that you have your own room with your own bed."

"Bog, I am an adult woman and my father has no say in how I should sleep or whom I should sleep with. If I want to sleep with you, then so be it," Marianne said. She then thought to herself, 'After seeing this, I so want to sleep with you now.'

"Well, I also wanted to give you the choice. I didn't want to come off the wrong way by showing you one bed and expect that you would sleep in the same bed with..." Bog said before he was interrupted by Marianne placing her two fingers over his mouth and smiled. Her eyes were glistening in the light.

"Thank you for creating this room for me, and thank you for being a gentleman and respecting me as a woman. But, I don't want to sleep alone...especially now," Marianne said, paused for a bit and then looked into Bog's eyes before continuing. "I hope that doesn't sound to forward of me, does it?"

Bog shook his head and said, "Oh, no. Not at all. I like it that you are forward and up front with me. I am the same way. No nonsense, no games. Just tell or show it like it is. I am very forward myself actually."

Marianne smiled and said, "Good. I like that. I don't want anyone playing with my head anymore."

"Understood. Given the way I look...I really can't afford to play any games, not that I would anyway. You are a beautiful woman and I want to do right by you. It took me too long to find love and now that I have found it, I don't ever want to risk losing it."

"There's nothing wrong with the way you look, Bog. You have a certain flare and style to you that I have not seen in other men at the palace. You just have a way about you that I find myself increasingly becoming attracted to. This room, what you have done for me, just makes me that much more attracted to you.

Marianne placed her hands on Bog's shoulders and rested her head on his chest. He place one hand under her wings and on her lower back.

Bog said, "You have brought out a side to me I have not seen myself in a long time. I feel more open around you and I feel can share my thoughts and feelings with you more than anyone else," He paused and then continued. "I hope I am not sounding too mushy now am I?"

Marianne laughed, "No, you're fine. It goes with the gentleman side to you that I find so appealing."

Bog looked over to the bed and said, "Well, my bedroom leaves much to be desired as of now."

"Well, let's sleep in here tonight...together," Marianne said. "This bed is certainly big enough for us both."

"Don't you have to go back to the palace tonight?" Bog asked.

Marianne shook her head 'no' and said, "I talked to Dawn earlier and I told her I would be spending the night here. So she is going to cover for me."

Bog nodded as he smiled. He certainly did want to sleep with Marianne, but as he looked at the bed, he was reminded of something.

"Oh! I forgot! Your bag...I had one of my guys put it on the other side of the bed. I will excuse myself while you change," Bog said as he pointed to the other side of Marianne's bed. "If you want to wash up, there is a wash basin next to your dresser over there. Also, if you prefer there is a full wash room in my room, but it isn't finished yet, so even though it is functional, it isn't very pretty right now."

Marianne moved her hands to Bog's cheeks and closed her eyes. Upon closing them, she squeezed out a small tear and it ran down the inside of her nose. She pursed her lips and gave him a sweet gentle kiss on the lips. Bog sighed heavily.

"That was for doing this all for me. Thank you," Marianne said as she once again looked around the room and a tear rolled down the other side of her nose.

"You're welcome, anytime, my dearest Marianne," Bog said as he handed her his handkerchief.

"If you don't need anything else, I will wait for you to get changed," Bog said.

Marianne shook her head, 'no' as she wiped her face. Bog exited the room.

Marianne collapsed on the bed and began to think to herself, 'Marianne, don't fall so fast! Don't ruin a good thing by moving so fast,' She then started to sing softly, 'Oh, I just can't help myself. I want to love him and nobody else.'

As Bog was leaving he shook his head as he thought to himself, 'Naw, she can't be singing that awful song. I must be hearing things'. He walked down the hall and opened the door to his suite and entered. It was very cavernous inside. While the rooms were starting to take shape, most were still empty and bare. He thought to himself that he now had to start over. Everything was lost in the destruction of his old castle. He just walked over to the balcony for the room he was in. It was adjacent and connected to the one for Marianne's room. He looked at the railing and was admiring the workmanship of the fairies as he ran his hand along the beautiful stone railing. He noticed there was a lone chair with a table on the balcony left there, perhaps by one of the workers. He decided to sit down and relax a bit while he waited for Marianne. He rested his arm up on the table. On the other side of the chair he noticed an unusual pile of clean leaves. He thought perhaps they were left by the workers when they cleaned up the space for construction. He just started to doze off a bit when he heard the familiar flapping sound of large butterfly wings. He knew it was Marianne.

As he opened his eyes, he gasped at what he saw and his eyes flew open wide. Marianne stood before him wearing something that left very little to the imagination. She was only wearing something that resembled the top portion of her old dress which a single large leaf covered each side of her chest with the pointed tips forming a collar around her neck. There was one thick strap of leaf like material that ran around her back and thinner straps that criss crossed between her breasts, exposing her sternum. Her whole abdomen was also fully exposed. The part that covered her lower section looked to be made of two leaves that covered the crotch area and these were held in place by two vines one supported higher up on her waist and the other around her hip. It matched her top.

Bog swallowed hard as he gazed upon Marianne's nearly bare body. For the first time he could really see how shapely a figure she had. Her body tapered down from her chest to her small waist and then flared out at her hips. She had a nice hourglass shape to her body. He noticed she had lines of definition that framed out her abdomen. She had one prominent line right down the center of her body that started at her sternum and stopped at her navel and then two fainter lines just outside near the edge of her body. He could even see a faint line running horizontally through the center, just over her navel. The lines became more pronounced as she exhaled. As his eyes continued down, he got a good look at her bare legs. They were nearly perfect and well toned. She had beautifully shaped calves.

As his eyes finally met her feet. He slowly looked back up her body. She was standing with her bare arms hanging straight down. Her arms, like the rest of her body, looked very toned too. The indentation in her upper arms where her shoulders rounded off were very pronounced. She had an overall slightly strong build to her body. She was looking at him with a seductive smirk. The sight of Marianne's mostly bare body became too much for Bog to handle. He started to feel an intense tingling sensation and he swallowed hard as he whispered, "Oh my goodness."

"So, what do you think? I turned my ruined dress into a bikini," Marianne said as she placed her arms on her hips. Her waist was so narrow her long fingers touched together. Her shoulders looked even more rounded and pronounced when she stood this way. "Well, I figured I would be up front with you and show you...well...me. So, I hope you like what you see."

Marianne turned her body around so Bog could get a look at her back and then she opened her wings before turning to face him again.

As Marianne turned, Bog discreetly grasped a leaf that was by his side and pulled it under the table as he propped his head up with his hand. Marianne caught the gesture and she narrowed her eyes at first, but she was more interested in hearing Bog's answer. Bog tried to play it off that he wasn't overly checking her out, but it was too late for that.

"You are very beautiful," Bog said, again he swallowed hard. He started to look at the room as looking directly at Marianne was just causing the tingling feeling to accelerate.

"Why aren't you looking at me then?"

"It is hard to explain, Marianne," Bog said in a nervous tone.

"You like my body, don't you?" Marianne asked.

"Yes, it's great. More beautiful than I imagined," Bog's voice became increasingly shaky.

"Well, thank you, but you don't have to imagine anymore. Why aren't you looking at me?"

"Please Marianne!" Bog nearly shouted and he started to fly away, discreetly holding the leaf over his crotch area. He looked around like he had no where to go when he dove down into the water below.

"Bog! Why are you acting so strange?!" Marianne shouted as she hung her head down low. She began to worry that there was something about her body he didn't like. She flew out over the water and approached Bog.

Bog found himself in a corner leaning against a rock that was on an angle, he was submerged in the water from his waist down. Marianne was fast on him. She landed in the water a few feet from him and was slowly walking towards him in the water close to the edge.

Marianne had an angered look on her face as she started to yell, "I said I wanted no games. If there is something wrong with my body that you don't like, I expect you tell me. What is the matter? Are my hips too large?"

"No, Marianne, it isn't you. It's me."

"So you don't find my body attractive enough?"

"No. No! I actually find you too attractive," Bog said as his eyes were now fixated on her body again. "You are perfect."

"If that is so, then why are you turning away and running away. Wouldn't you want me near you?" Marianne asked sounding a bit relieved.

"Yes, more than ever," Bog replied the sensation he was feeling was growing dramatically the more his eyes looked at her. But he felt safe that he was covered by the water.

"Alright then, enough playing around!" Marianne shouted.

Marianne flew up and then landed right down right on top of Bog, leaning most of her body against his.

"Marianne No!" He shouted and he once again tried to get away, but it was too late.

She pushed him straight back into the rock. Her hands were on his shoulders. Her abdomen was on top of his and her legs straddled his. When she moved a bit to the side, suddenly the angered look on her face faded as the reason for Bog's actions became very clear to her. Bog laid there with an utter look of embarrassment on his face as there was no doubt as to what she was feeling as she fully rested against his body. He felt ashamed as he closed his eyes tightly.

"Oh, my!" Marianne said as she laid there frozen on top of Bog's body. "I'm doing that to you?"

"Yes," Bog nodded with an embarrassed look on his face. "I'm sorry."

Marianne then slowly backed away and placed her hand over her mouth as she giggled a little bit, "Please, don't be. I understand now."

Bog just laid there putting his hands over his face in shame.

"Why didn't you say something up there instead of running off?" Marianne asked.

"Because I am embarrassed!" Bog said through his hands.

"I...I am sorry for getting angry with you."

Bog slowly opened his eyes. "No, I am sorry I didn't explain things better and took off on you. The reason for the way I was acted was because...well, having an exoskeleton, I normally don't have the need to wear clothes. But in this situation, things are different. I flew off because I didn't want to offend you."

"Oh, Bog." Marianne said as she sat down next to Bog's side with her knees up. She rested her arms on her knees. She held her forehead in her hand as she looked to Bog and continued. "No way, you didn't offend me in the least bit."

"Really?" Bog looked up and asked with a surprised tone in his voice.

"Yes. In fact I think it is it the best compliment you could give me."

"But I thought with what Roland did..." Marianne reached over and put two fingers on Bog's lips again.

"Forget Roland. He's a pig, he is not a gentleman like you. Now that it is clear why you did what you did, I am not appalled, I feel honored. You handled this whole thing in a very respectful and gentleman like manner."

"Well, truthfully. You have a very sexy body. When you said you were going to change, I didn't think you were going to change into a bikini. It was just too much for my eyes to handle. That is the honest truth, no games." Bog said as his eyes followed the length of her thighs.

"Oh, Bog! I know you are not playing games. I am sorry I said that to you. I wasn't thinking," Marianne said noting that now his eyes were fixated on her body now and only strayed to look into her eyes. He wasn't looking away at all.

"I usually have excellent control over myself, like the night you wore that red dress. But even then I admit I had to fight my feelings every step of the way. But I was triumphant!" Bog explained as he raised his right hand and made a fist. He paused and then continued, "But there are times my own body doesn't listen to me, like now. You are just too beautiful tonight and I admit I couldn't control myself. I hope that makes sense to you," Bog said.

"Yes, perfectly. Oh! That's such a wonderful thing to say. Thank you." Marianne said as laid back, rolled over and once again rested herself fully on Bog's body.

"No! Not yet! I am still..." Bog said but she interrupted him.

"It's OK. I'm fine. What you said made me feel good." Marianne said as she closed her eyes and placed her head on his chest. "You make me feel beautiful. I haven't felt this feeling in a long time. It is a welcome change for once."

Bog smiled as he felt more relaxed. Everything was fine and Marianne was happy. That was the thing he wanted most. He wrapped his arms around her lower waist right were her body curved out to her hips. He enjoyed feeling her bare, soft skin under this fingertips.

Marianne looked up and then placed her lips on his. Bog closed his eyes and prepared himself for a nice long sensual kiss. As they kissed, Bog ran his fingertips ran down the length of her bare back. He then placed his hand right on top of her wings where they attached to her back and he started to rub his fingers between her wings.

Marianne broke off the kiss and said, "Hmmmm. Oh, I like that. Please don't stop."

"I was hoping you would like it."

"The water is so nice and refreshing."

"Yes, it was a rather uncomfortable day."

"But it ended well," Marianne said with a smile on her face.

Bog looked down to Marianne's arms as they draped around his neck. He then brought his arms up and rested his hands on her shoulders and he squeezed them gently noticing they were very firm under his fingertips. "You have nice shoulders."

"You like my shoulders, huh?"

"Yes. When we were having our little fight that night, it was something I noticed that I liked about your body. Your arms looked really good holding that sword."

"Oh my! Thank You," Marianne said as she once again rested her head against Bog's chest. "When we were fighting that night, I kept looking at your forearms. I like the way they are shaped and flare out at the elbows.

"Really? You think my arms are attractive?"

"Uh Huh," Marianne sighed and was quiet for for a bit before she said,"I could lay here all night."

"As could I," Bog replied.

Bog started to rub Marianne on the nape of her neck. And she began to hum with her eyes closed.

"Oh, that feels so good. You are going to put me to sleep if you keep doing that," Marianne said.

Bog did keep it up and soon Marianne was breathing deeply and he could hear the air rushing in and out of her nostrils. Her body expanded and contracted more intensely within his arms.

"Marianne?" he whispered.

Marianne just mumbled a bit and then went right back to breathing heavy. She was out. Bog smiled as he too was very tired. He kissed Marianne on the forehead and he drifted off to sleep himself.

Bog awakened to a splash of water across his face.

"Wha! What? What's going on?"

"Water fight!" Marianne shouted she said as she flew slightly above him, holding a tied up leaf that was filled with water.

Bog wiped the water from his face as he was coming to.

"You're ammo is over there," she said as she pointed over to a pile of tied water leaves that was close to him on a nearby rock.

Bog looked at Marianne's body as he smirked. She looked amazing in her bikini. Bog once again had to wrestle with his feelings as he gazed upon her. She was getting playful and this was something he liked. She looked great poised above him. Water was dripping from her legs.

"Well, loverboy, you better get going or I will nail you again," she said.

Bog smiled as he quickly scrambled over to the pile of water filled leaves on the rock Marianne was referring to and he grabbed one. He was about to throw it at Marianne, but he hesitated as he didn't want to hit her square on her bare skin, but wearing a bikini, she might as well have been naked as nearly all of her skin was exposed.

"Well, what are you waiting for?" she shouted.

"I don't want to hit your bare skin, it might hurt."

Marianne smiled at the concerned look on Bog's face.

"Oh, don't be silly, I'm not going to break." Marianne said as she lobbed her water leaf over to Bog. His eyes grew wide as he turned to fly out of the water. The water leaf hit his bum and exploded.

"Oh! Right in the bum!" Marianne shouted and then held up two fingers. "That's two!"

"No fair on the first one, I was sleeping!" Bog shouted as he picked up a water leaf.

"Ha! Sleeping on the job, eh? Tsk Tsk, not good for a king."

"Oh you! Tough gal!"

"Yup! That's me!"

As Marianne turned to get another water leaf, Bog saw his chance to nail her in her bum. He lobbed the water leaf over and it partly hit her bum and glanced off her lower wing. This unbalanced Marianne a bit.

"Oh! That was close," she said as she smiled and then dove down to collect another water leaf.

"Oh, that still counts, my dear."

Marianne gritted her teeth as she looked to Bog. Bog liked what he was seeing, she looked really good. He knew that she was her own distraction and it would be difficult to win at this game with her flying around in a bikini. As she collected her leaf, she began to sing.

(Hit Me With Your Best Shot – Pat Benatar)

Well you're the real tough cookie
With the long history
Of being the best at what'cha do,

So you wanna piece of me?
That's OK,
Lets see how you do it
Put up your dukes,
Lets get down to it
Hit me with your best shot
Why don't you hit me
With your best shot
Hit me with your best shot
Fire Away!

(Bog's face lit up as he became airborne. He flew around Marianne trying to get her on her backside again, but she kept flipping her self around. She shouted to him, "Come On!" Bog took the second verse if the song).

You come on with a "come on"
You don't fight fair
But that's OK, see if I care

(Marianne smirked at his comment about not fighting fair. But apparently having her body nearly bare was working as it was distracting him. As they were 'play fighting' she found his eyes constantly looking at her legs and abdomen. She connected with her next throw and it slammed right into Bog's chest knocking him down. Marianne held up three fingers now. He continued to sing).

Knock me down, it's all in vain
I'll get right back on my feet again

Hit me with your best shot
Why don't you hit me
With your best shot
Hit me with your best shot
Fire Away!

(During a break in the song, the both of them dove down and collected another water leaf. In the air they were both adept at flying and the next shots by both failed to connect. They were closer to Bog's side of the water hole. Bog was first to get his water leaf as Marianne took the next verse).

Well, you're the real tough cookie
With the long history
Of being the best at what'cha do,

So you wanna piece of me?
Before I put another notch
In my long sword's case
You better make sure
You put me in my place

Hit me with your best shot
Come On, hit me with your best shot
Hit me with your best shot
Fire Away

(Bog fired off his next shot and it just grazed passed Marianne's shoulder and partially hit her wing. "Damn! He said. "You are good!".

But Bog had a surprise up his sleeve as he dove down to collect another water leaf. Marianne lobbed her water leaf over to Bog, but he quickly shifted to one side and it cleanly missed him. He collected his water leaf and quickly flew towards Marianne. Marianne now had a worried look on her face as she was without ammunition. She finished off the song with a worried tone in her voice as she flew backwards with her arms hanging downward but slightly away from her body).

Hit me with your best shot
Why don't you hit me with your best shot
Hit me with your best shot
Fire Away

(As Marianne backed up, she found herself too far away from her source of ammunition. As she was getting ready to dive, Bog lobbed his water leaf over and it connected with Marianne, hitting her square in the lower chest. The force partially knocked the wind out of her as she landed in the water as the song ended).

Bog's eyes flew open wide as he realized in the heat of the game that he threw the water leaf a bit too hard.

"Oh No!" Bog yelled out as he quickly flew over to Marianne. He picked her up out of the water and helped her to her feet.

"I'm sorry, I didn't mean to throw it that hard," Bog said as he scooped some water up and was ready to run it across her face.

Suddenly Marianne reached up and grabbed Bog by the neck hard and gritted her teeth.

"What the heck!" Bog exclaimed with a shocked look on his face, but then his shock dissolved to a smile as he was just happy that Marianne was fine and he continued. "Thank goodness you are fine."

Marianne made a fist with her other hand and said, "That hurt!"

"I said, I am sorry."

Bog looked down Marianne's extended arm that was holding his neck and he peered right into her angry eyes. She looked good, really good.

Marianne put a smirk on her face and then made it look like she was going to hit him. But instead, she patted him on the cheek and said, "I win!"

The both of them burst out laughing as Marianne let up on her grip and moved her hand slightly down and splayed her fingers across his chest.

Bog breathed a sigh of relief, "You had me there, I thought you were really going to hit me."

"Naw, I wouldn't do that unless you hurt me on purpose. I know it is just a game."

"I could never hurt you."

Marianne smiled and said, "I know, and it feels good to know you care. I saw how quickly you ran over to me."

"Of course, Marianne."

He looked at Marianne's hand and he reached up and gently took a hold of her arm.

"I like it when you get tough. You look great," Bog said as he ran his finger down Marianne's arm.

She closed her eyes and her touch on his chest became lighter. She sighed, "Oh, that feels so good."

"I know you are mostly bare skin right now and that must have stung badly," Bog said as he looked to her chest and it was slightly red from the impact of the water leaf. He moved his finger from her arm and started to run his finger around the affected area.

"No, it stung a little when you first hit me, but I was never really angry with you though. I just wanted to get a little playful with you," Marianne said with her eyes closed taking in the feeling of Bog's caressing. Her breathing started to get heavier as bog ran his finger around her chest.

"I like your reaction. I love that tough side of you. You are a warrior!" Bog said as he clenched his other fist. "This was a very fun evening indeed."

Marianne opened her eyes and said, "That's why I did it. I figured you would like it. I can't be always showing you my soft side, you know."

"Oh, most definitely. You are a strong woman and I admire that," Bog said. He sighed and then continued as he looked down her arm to her chest. "You are very beautiful too."

"Thank you," Marianne said. She could feel her face becoming flushed.

Bog raised his eyebrow and said, "That even makes you more beautiful."

"What? "

"What you are doing with your face, it's turning red."

"Oh, that. Well, you said I was beautiful and well, I like that," Marianne said, almost in a daze brought on by Bog's words and his caressing fingers on her chest.

Bog smiled as he lifted his finger up and raised her chin so he could get a better look at her face. She began to smile and the combination of her smile and flushed face made Bog sigh heavily. She looked extremely beautiful and once again he could feel those sensations start to take over his body. When they were play fighting, for some reason he was able to keep his feelings to himself, but now that they were getting close again, he found a very strong desire to get very close to Marianne and the tingling sensation he had earlier, returned.

"Let's call it night," Bog said.

Marianne nodded. They both took to wing and held each other's hand as they flew out of the water and grabbed a couple nearby leaves to dry themselves off. Bog found it difficult keeping his eyes off Marianne as he watched her dry off her body. After they were dry, Marianne draped her arms around Bog and placed her lips on his and gave him a gentle kiss.

"I had fun with you tonight," she said.

"As did I...with you. I mean I had fun with you as well," Bog said trying to get his sentence straight, which was hard to do as he found himself staring at Marianne's body again. He held her by the shoulders as he looked at her neckline. The tingling feeling was increasing. As he looked back up to her beautiful face, he asked, "Do you want to go to sleep now?"

Marianne nodded and answered seductively, "Yes, but I had such a great time today and I don't want it to end just yet."

Bog smiled as he began to rub his hands over Marianne's shoulders and he said, "Well, it doesn't have to end just yet.

Marianne giggled and said, "You certainly don't have trouble looking at me now."

"Forgive me, I find I can't take my eyes off of you."

"That's Ok. Look at me all you want," Marianne said as she started to blush again. She then continued. "As I said earlier, I don't want to sleep alone," She paused and continued.

"I find I am desiring your closeness, myself." Bog said.

"Good," Marianne gave a little nod of her head as she smiled. "Then it is settled, we sleep together tonight."

Bog smiled and then took Marianne's hand. They flew up to the balcony of Marianne's room and entered.

Bog sat down on Marianne's bed and she sat down on his lap draping her arms around his neck.

"I require a 'Goodnight Kiss', your highness!" Marianne said.

Bog drew his lips towards Marianne's as he wrapped his long fingers around her narrow waist. His lips met hers. The kiss started out soft and gentle at first, but quickly became deeper and harder. Bog loved the way her soft skin felt under his fingers. He found that the more they kissed and the more he ran his fingers around her body, the more he wanted her. He held on to her tightly and pulled her even closer to his chest.

"Hmmmmmmmm," Marianne moaned.

After several long moments of their lips locked together, they broke off the kiss and Bog looked deep into Marianne's eyes and said, "Whew! You are certainly heating things up in here."

"Uh, huh," Marianne said as she began to run her fingers down Bog's arms. While most of his external skeleton was hard, he did have many soft spots on his body, particularly the inside lengths of his arms. When she reached the soft spot on the inside of his elbows, Bog closed his eyes and began to breathe heavy.

"You like that, huh?"

"Yes. I don't have many soft spots on me, but you certainly have found one."

"Indeed, I can see that," Marianne said in a seductive tone as she lightened her touch even more as her fingers ran over his inside elbow joint.

Bog moaned out loud and said, "You have amazing hands, Marianne."

"Hmmmmm, I love it how you say my name. Say it again," Marianne said as she closed her eyes.

"My dearest, Marianne," Bog said.

Marianne smiled as she ran her hands up Bog's arms and gave him a gentle push down towards the bed. Bog began to breath heavy as Marianne laid her full weight down on his body. He watched her beautiful face as she drew close to his lips. He wrapped his arms around her.

"Kiss me," Marianne said.

"With pleasure, my dear."

Bog complied and the two embraced tightly and and locked their lips together in a very passionate kiss.