Chapter 7
Dark Ace made his way quickly through the halls of Cyclonia. He knew that if Cyclonis ever found out what he was doing or what would be done she'd have him thrown to the wastelands. Or at the very least tortured.
Dark Ace got to the hanger and found his skimmer. He checked under the seat to see if Rain's black bag was still there and then started up the bike.
Ravess noticed Dark Ace and walked over to him. He glanced up at her but quickly tried to ignore her.
"Dark Ace. Where are you taking off to so fast?" Ravess asked.
Dark Ace sighed and replied quickly, "That's none of your business Ravess."
Dark Ace revved his engine and took off. Raves stepped back as he did and watched him take to the sky suspiciously. She huffed and then went back to ordering talons around.
Dark Ace pushed his skimmer to its fastest and left Cyclonia. He checked his navigation to make sure he was heading in the right direction and then kept flying.
In the distance, Dark Ace could see a very familiar ship flying.
"No. Not the Condor," Dark Ace muttered and banked hard to the right.
Dark Ace dove into the clouds just above the wasteland and hoped the Storm Hawks hadn't seen him. He had no time to deal with them and their childish antics.
Dark Ace kept flying through the low clouds and looked above him as he passed by the Condor. To his disappointment, he could see Aerrow on his skimmer circling and watching him. Dark Ace veered away even more and hoped Aerrow wouldn't try to pick a fight. Luckily he didn't and Dark Ace kept flying. Aerrow immediately returned to the Condor though and Dark Ace had a feeling that the Storm hawks would be planning something.
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Rain was so exhausted that after Dark Ace left she never moved. She laid on his bed and wondered how she even managed to fight off Cyclonis' mind control. Remembering the feeling of it creeping through her body and clouding her vision made Rain shiver and feel sick.
Rain looked around the room and rolled slightly onto her back. She rested her arms by her head and tried to sleep. As she slowly lost consciousness the feeling of the control came back and she jolted awake to roll to lie on her side again.
Rain opened her eyes and stared at the cell as she tried to calm her breathing. She wondered if it would ever go away and wished Dark Ace would come back. She felt stupid for wanting him with her but feeling the control seep through her body so easily scared her.
Rain looked out the glass doors again and watched the sky. She saw skimmers flying around and a storm brewing just outside Cyclonia. It seemed far away but storms around there could change every moment. Rain kept watching the storm and hoped she would soon fall asleep without having nightmares.
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In late afternoon, Dark Ace returned to Cyclonia. He walked through the halls with Rain's black bag slung over his shoulder. Talons glanced at him as he walked but he gave them dirty looks and they quickly looked away from him.
Dark Ace came to his door and unlocked it slowly. He opened it, peered inside and saw Rain lying across his bed sleeping. Dark Ace sighed and slipped inside, making sure to close the door quietly so he didn't startle her. He walked over to the bed and carefully set her bag on the floor.
Dark Ace sat down next to Rain and gently laid his hand on her back. She didn't move and he felt her breathing slowly and evenly.
"Rain?" Dark Ace asked smoothly and gently rubbed her back.
Rain stirred slightly at the sound of his voice but then didn't move. Dark Ace rubbed her back more and placed his hand on her arm.
"Rain, wake up. It's important," Dark Ace stated softly.
Rain groaned and stated, "I'm trying, but you rubbing my back is only making me want to lay here more. It feels good."
Dark Ace smiled slightly and Rain looked up at him. She saw him smiling and pushed herself up from the bed. She watched him carefully and brushed some of her hair behind her back.
"What is it?" Rain asked quietly.
Dark Ace looked at the bag on the floor and Rain followed his eyes. She stared at it in disbelief and he picked it up.
"You… You found my bag? But how? I had it hidden," Rain stated.
"I found it in the bottom of your wardrobe when I was first looking for you. In fact I found you because I found this and your diary. I read the last thing you wrote and I knew where you went," Dark Ace stated and set the bag down on the bed between them.
Rain kept staring at it and then Dark Ace added, "Everything is still in it. The weapons, the clothes. I put more food in it though."
Rain looked at Dark Ace confused and he reached into the bag.
"I also took something else…" Dark Ace stated and pulled the box out of the bag containing the necklace, "I actually took all of this the day I captured you. After I read the passage, I went to your father's room and found this. I don't know what compelled me to take it but I did. Now you can have it like your mother wanted."
Rain kept looking between Dark Ace and the box with shock and disbelief. She gingerly took the box from his hands and opened it. As Rain saw the crystal necklace containing the crystals of all four elements her breathing quickened and she stared up at Dark Ace.
"Ace… This is… You… I… Do you realize what I can do now?" Rain stated wearily.
Dark Ace nodded his head and replied, "Actually, I was kind of hoping you could show me? Since I'll never get any other chance to see it."
Rain kept watching Dark Ace cautiously wondering what he meant but then took the necklace from the box. She set the box on the bed and held the crystal at arm's length.
Rain began humming and her voice was soft and melodic. Dark Ace found himself entranced by it but then looked at the crystal. It slowly began to glow and each crystal glowed its own colour. As Rain's humming became louder the glow became stronger and small swirls of fire and air began twirling around the crystals.
Dark Ace watched as the fire and air danced around the crystal along with Rain's voice. The swirls rose and fell with her voice and intertwined around each other.
Rain stopped and the glow from the crystal disappeared. The fire snuffed out and the air dispersed. Dark Ace kept staring at it and then looked back at Rain. She kept watching the crystal and also looked back at Dark Ace.
Dark Ace saw a small tear run down Rain's cheek and he crushed it away with his thumb. Rain smiled slightly and breathed to make sure she didn't cry anymore.
"Ace, I can easily escape now. One swing of my arm and I could lower a wall or a door. Don't you see this?"
Dark Ace nodded and replied, "Yes."
Rain kept watching him and then looked back at the crystal. She put it back in the box and put the box back in her bag. Rain kept staring at her bag and Dark Ace watched her.
"Rain, I'm sorry I didn't give it to you earlier," Dark Ace stated.
Rain looked up at Dark Ace and saw softness in his eyes. She kept watching him and then set her bag on the floor.
"Ace…" Rain said quietly and Dark Ace quickly said, "That's not my real name."
Rain looked up at Dark Ace and asked, "Well, then what is your real name?"
Dark Ace leaned close to Rain and whispered his name in her ear. Rain quivered slightly feeling Dark Ace's breath on her neck and he looked down at her. She looked back up at him and rested her hand against his chest plate. He glanced down at it and then took it off of himself. He dropped it on the floor and then kept watching Rain.
Rain looked down at the Cyclonian symbol Dark Ace dropped and then looked back up at him again. Gingerly, she began taking off the rest of his armour and he leaned closer and closer to her every moment.
Once all of Dark Ace's armour was off Rain looked up at him and the desire had returned to his eyes. She kept staring it him and slowly slid her hands around his neck. Dark Ace rested his hands on Rain's waist and pulled her close. She pressed herself as close to him as she could get and he hovered close to her neck.
"Rain?" Dark Ace asked, "I know we're in Cyclonia but-"
Rain put her hands over Dark Ace's lips and looked up at him innocently. Dark Ace still saw the trouble in her eyes and kissed Rain urgently. She pulled herself closer to him and wrapped her arms tightly around him. He ran his hands up and down her back but then tangled one hand in her hair. He pushed her backwards and then lifted her higher onto his bed so she was lying on the pillows.
Dark Ace moved on top of Rain and she let her hands roam over his chest. She pulled at his shirt and he quickly sat up. Rain began pulling it up but then Dark Ace took it off himself. Rain grabbed his shirt and tossed it onto the floor. Roughly she grabbed his neck and pulled him back down to her.
Dark Ace smirked and laid down on Rain again. He began kissing down her neck and reached his hand down to her dress. He began pulling the skirt of it up and ran his hand up and down Rain's leg. Rain wrapped her leg around Dark Ace's and whimpered when he began sucking and nibbling on her neck.
Rain ran her hands through Dark Ace's hair and then pulled his head up to kiss him again. Dark Ace quickly pulled away so she couldn't and Rain glared at him.
"If you want it…" Dark Ace stated and leaned further away from Rain.
Rain huffed and replied, "Then I'll get it!"
Rain reached for Dark Ace but he jumped back. She jumped up again and tackled him off the bed. He landed on his back and Rain tried to pin him down. Dark Ace began pushing her off but Rain threw their arms to the side and let herself fall to Dark Ace. He finally kissed her and Rain wrapped her arms around his neck.
Dark Ace groaned as he kissed Rain and wrapped his arms around her back. She sat up more and straddled him while raking her fingers down his chest. Rain grinded against him as she ran her hands up his sides and Dark Ace groaned and pulled away from her.
"For a cooped up princess, you're bad," Dark Ace quickly stated and Rain kissed his neck.
Rain looked down at him while smirking and replied, "I told you. I'm not a princess, and I used to sneak out."
"Now how much could you have learned just by sneaking out a few times?" Dark Ace asked and looked at Rain with his eyebrow cocked while smirking.
Rain smirked and replied, "Who said a few times? And maybe you'll just have to find out…"
Rain leaned down and kissed Dark Ace's neck. He closed his eyes as she began biting it and then slid her hand down his torso and pressed it against his crotch. Dark Ace breathed in quickly as he moaned and pulled Rain tighter against him.
Rain pulled away from Dark Ace and crawled backward off of him. He quickly followed her and she stood. Dark Ace stood as well and began glaring at Rain.
"Your turn," Rain stated childishly and backed away from Dark Ace.
Dark Ace smirked and jumped at Rain. She dodged to the side and ran towards the wall. He grabbed Rain from behind and pressed her up against the wall. He held her hands by her shoulders and sucked and bit her neck again. Rain tried to get free and felt Dark Ace press his body forcefully against hers.
"This is not far!" Rain stated and kept trying to pull her hands free.
Dark Ace chuckled and let her hands go. Rain quickly turned and he pressed her up against the wall again. He kissed her urgently and she bit his bottom lip. Dark Ace groaned and found the ties at the top of Rain's dress. He began undoing it and pulled it lose.
Rain's dress nearly fell off her but she pressed a hand to her chest to hold it up. Dark Ace kept kissing her against the wall but then turned them both and began pushing Rain towards the bed.
Rain fell back on the bed and Dark Ace quickly followed her. Rain pulled the blankets out from under her and slipped underneath them. Dark Ace did as well and then kept kissing Rain again. He ran his hands down her neck and over her shoulders. He grabbed the side of her dress and began pulling it down.
Rain held onto it and Dark Ace stopped to look down at her. She looked up at him with a slight blush and looked away slightly.
"I may have done things, but I've never been naked with someone else before," Rain stated shyly.
Dark Ace smiled and replied, "Would it make you feel better if I stripped first?"
Rain looked away while blushing more and Dark Ace stood. He easily pulled the rest of his clothes off and stood naked in front of Rain. Rain looked over his chiselled body and full erection, but then blushed more and looked away.
Dark Ace smirked and pulled Rain up from the bed. She stood in front of him and looked up at him both eager and nervous. He kissed her very gently and tucked his fingers under the top of her dress. Rain loosened her hold on her dress and Dark Ace began kissing her neck. He pulled her dress down slowly and let it fall to the floor along with her underwear.
Dark Ace looked down at Rain and she looked away embarrassed. He let his eyes roam over her and could never want another woman more. He began kissing her neck again and wrapped his arms around her. She quickly wrapped her arms around his neck and held herself close to him.
Rain and Dark Ace fell back onto the bed again and Dark Ace pulled the blankets over them as best he could. They kept kissing and biting each other and Dark Ace slipped his fingers inside Rain.
Rain gasped from the sudden contact and dug her nails into Dark Ace's back. He groaned and played inside her more making her gasp and moan. Her moans drove Dark Ace even wilder and had to stop himself from bucking against her.
Rain felt Dark Ace's body tensing and ran her hands over his torso. She traced his muscles with her fingertips and kept digging her nails into his skin slightly. She heard him groan from it and only tense more under her touch.
Dark Ace began kissing down Rain's body and ran his hand up and down her side. He ran his hand over her chest as he kissed her lower stomach and he felt Rain's heart flutter. He smirked and kissed his way back up to her lips.
Rain kept kissing Dark Ace for a while but then tangled her hands in his hair and forced him to lean away for a few moments. They breathed a bit heavily as they stared at each other and Rain saw that Dark Ace was beginning to sweat. She liked it and ran her hands down his shoulders.
"I want you to take me. I don't care about anything else. I just want you," Rain stated and rested her hands against Dark Ace's chest.
Dark Ace gently stroked some of Rain's hair out of her face and asked, "Are you sure? Because once I start, I'm not turning back and you'll be mine."
Rain gave Dark Ace a lustful look and stated, "Saying that only makes me want you more."
Dark Ace smirked and kissed Rain again. She wrapped her legs around him and felt his body still tensing above her. She rocked her hips against him and he growled.
Rain felt a quiver run through her and clawed at Dark Ace's skin. He kissed her harder and pressed his body closer to her. He wrapped one arm under her back so it was arched and took her hand in his and held it by her head.
Rain kept teasing him by rocking against him but then Dark Ace thrusted himself so he was just inside her. She froze for a moment and held onto him tightly but then he began gently kissing her neck. Rain relaxed and clawed at Dark Ace's back for him to keep going.
Dark Ace slowly thrusted all the way inside Rain and she gasped at the sensations erupting through her. Dark Ace quivered from also feeling the pleasure of being inside her but stopped moving and looked down at her. Rain breathed shakily and looked up at Dark Ace with a blush across her cheeks.
"This is my last warning. I want you, and if I start you'll be mine for the rest of the night," Dark Ace stated gruffly.
Rain looked up at him with wild determination in her eyes and Dark Ace smirked. He kissed her again and thrusted against her, causing her to gasp breathlessly. Every time Dark Ace thrusted, Rain gasped and every time she gasped he only thrusted harder. They kept going for long into the night and as Dark Ace promised, Rain was his.
