I know I said that my next chapter would be longer but it's not, so bite me!

Tiny bit of sexyness in this chap, so enjoy!

A faint noise off in the distance woke her. She slowly opened her eyes and examined her current situation. It was early morning, thus everything was still relatively calm. Luna, her feline companion, breathed heavily as she slept a few paces away. Bethani smiled as she watched the cats ears twitch because of a pesky bug.

She sat there for a while, breathing in the sights and sounds of her surroundings, when she noticed that the tree she was leaning against was... breathing. She tried to move away from it so that she could get a better look, but was held back by something around her waist. She looked down, a growing feeling of being trapped seeping in, until she saw that the thing holding her was an arm.

Realization hit her like a brick. Krius.

She relaxed against him, exhaling. He was quite warm against her, a comfort against the slight early morning chill. He was still sleeping, breathing deeply almost like Luna. She smiled at her momentary amnesia. How could she forget someone like him. He was kind and friendly, sometimes a bit devious and sarcastic. He completely contradicted her image of a Blood Elf's personality. His looks on the other hand were exactly what she thought they should be. His handsome face with those ever glowing green eyes and small patch of facial hair underneath his lip. His long, jet black hair that he wore in a neat tail over his shoulder. His fit, but not overly muscular body...

She felt her face warm and stopped her thoughts in their tracks. I shouldn't be thinking of him like that, should I? Well, why not...?

Before she could indulge herself in further fantasies, Krius stirred. She looked up at him and smiled.

'Morning sleepy.'

'Morning.' He sighed and stretched, releasing her from his grip. She sat up and stretched as well.

'How are you feeling?' He asked, scratching his neck.

Bethani paused. Memories of the previous day flooded back making her inhale sharply. Krius leaned forward and put his hand on her shoulder. 'Hey, you ok?'

'Yeah, I'm fine. Just a bit forgetful, that's all.' She said after a while.

'Thank you, for being there for me.'

'Don't mention it.' He said smiling, before taking on a more serious look. 'What is it?' Bethani asked.

'I should have been more careful. Set up stronger wards and-'

'It would have been no use.' She interrupted. 'My dagger would have broken any magical defence you set up.' She pulled the dagger free from its sheath and held it up. 'Cast something at it. Anything.'

Kruis frowned, but did as she said. Frost formed on his fingers as he spelled the dagger. The jewels on the hilt started to glow red. Ice formed in a spherical shape in the air around it, but none touched the blade. The ice held for a few seconds before shattering.

'Amazing...' Krius murmured. 'So this is what the orc meant. He wasn't talking about you. He was referring to this.'

Bethani nodded and put it in his hand. Try casting that shield spell on it, like you did with me.'

'What's the point? It won't work.'

'Just do it.'

'Very well.' He sighed and planted the dagger in the ground. He waved his hand and a golden circle formed on the ground around it. The hilt was glowing again. He waited for the spell to break but nothing happened. The glowing shield remained.

'What... Why isn't it breaking? I thought it negates all magic.'

Bethani shook her head. 'It is a matter of perception. The dagger can feel what type of magic is used on it or its wielder. If it perceives a threat, it glows red, destroying any negative effects that the magic might cause. If the magic is of a more positive persuasion, the hilt glows blue and strengthens its effects.'

'Incredible. Where did you get this?'

She paused. 'It was given to me by my... Elders, on my 16th birthday.'

'Wow... You must be really special to receive such a wondrous thing for a mere birthday.' He said smiling. Bethani smiled as well, but Krius could see that he had touched upon something... painful. He let it go, for now.

Stonebreaker was about a day away. Luna was scouting ahead at Bethani's order. Better safe than sorry...

It was midday and Bethani was starting to feel uncomfortable. The never ending canopy of trees did of course create a lot of shade but she still felt hot and flustered.

'Could we stop for a while? I think I need to sit for a bit.'

'Of course, you should speak up if you need something.' Krius took her hand and led her to a fallen tree stump. 'Here, sit.'

'Could you pass the water skin?' she asked as she fanned her neck. Krius dug through his pack and passed the skin to her. She took a big swig, but pulled it down quickly, looking confused. 'Um Krius, it's empty...'

'What? Oh crap! I forgot to refill it this morning. Um, I saw a stream a few minutes back. I'll go get some water there.' He turned and started walking but stopped and turned back to her. 'Hey, you gonna be ok?'

Bethani nodded absently. She jumped when a familiar golden ring formed around her on the ground. She looked up at Krius who smiled at her. 'Just to be safe.' He said and disappeared into the shadows.

She smiled and relaxed a bit. A rustling nearby made her tense up. She reached for the dagger at her side. Bright eyes gleamed from inside a bush. Moments later Luna emerged.

Bethani sighed and sat back forgetting that there was nothing to support her. She fell backwards over the log, flat on her back, legs splayed. She giggled as Luna rushed forward to check on her. She licked Bethani on the cheek before lying down next to her mistress.

Bethani smiled at Luna and patted her on the head. It was so comfortable that she just stayed there. She turned her head and saw that the shield was still around her. Luna would also warn her if something was wrong. She decided to give in to her weariness and drifted off.

...Bethani had butterflies in her stomach as his hands were moving up her body, reaching for the fabric at her shoulders and pulling it down. He bent forward and started kissing her neck, going lower and lower until he reached her breasts. He nipped softly at her tender flesh. She giggled as his stubble grazed her skin. Enjoying the sounds she made, he continued.

She reached for his robe and practically ripped it off, desperately wanting to feel his skin against hers. He stopped kissing and helped her undress. Once they were completely naked he looked her up and down. 'Beautiful...' he whispered. She smiled shyly and pulled him down onto her as she lay down on their discarded clothing. 'Not bad yourself.' She said as she reached up and kissed him. His hands were roaming again. One was playing with her nipple while the other went lower. Slowly he started to pleasure her. She moaned into the kiss. Suddenly she cried out as a wave of pleasure shot through her. 'What was that?' she asked with a gasp. He looked at her and grinned, 'Magic fingers.' He breathed as he trickled more pulses through his hands...

A hand shaking her softly pulled her from her dream. She sat up quickly, almost head butting Krius, who fell back, landing with a thump. He started laughing when he noticed her blush. 'What where you dreaming about?' he chuckled as he stood up.

'Nothing!' she almost shrieked, blushing even more, if that's even possible.

'Oh, so it's that kind of dream...' he said teasingly. 'Was it good?'

'What? Shut up!' she yelled. Krius smiled and then got a look as if he had realised something. 'Was it about... me?'

Bethani almost died, right there. 'I'll take your silence as a yes.' Krius said smiling. Bethani didn't say anything. She laid back and smacked her hand against her forehead.

Krius laughed again and sat down next to her. 'You don't have to be so embarrassed. It's only natural.'

'I guess, but... You must think I'm a freak now... I mean I barely know you and then-'

His lips against hers stopped her from speaking. Her eyes closed and she leaned into the kiss. He pulled away after a few moments.

'See. You're not the only one who has a wandering subconscious.' He grinned as he stood up again. Bethani still had her eyes closed. She was so shocked that she didn't know what to do.

'Um, Beth? You there?'

'My legs stopped working...' she mumbled.

Krius burst out laughing. Again.

In this chapter I focused on Bethani, so in the next one it will be a Krius pov. I want to bring out their instant connection with each other as well as their need for one another. Expect more hot scenes (hopefully longer ones) in the future. Thanx for reading and review please!