Title: - Tested Bonds

Summary: - Hircine has now accomplished the task of claiming his rightful Huntress Cassie. Among other things Cassie has to deal with slight changes to her appearance and to add insult to injury keeping a very close eye on Nayra. What troubles and dilemma awaits?!

Rating:- M


A crisp wind blew into the room and the air filled with the beautiful melodies of birds. Upon the bed a lump wrapped in crumpled sheets turned with a groan. Pulling at the sheets Cassie squinted through one eye around the room. The window had been opened and birds sat upon the ledge eating up seeds that had been left. The sun bounced off the snowy terrain casting the room in a brilliant glittering white.

Pushing up to a sitting position Cassie pushed her hair from her face with a sigh. By the divines did she ache today! Laughter and barking drew her attention to the window, gripping the covers she made her way over to peer out. The birds scattered as she neared and leant out slightly. There just down the ledge were Reeko running circles around Hircine before sprinting after a thrown snow ball. A smile spread over her features only to be quickly wiped away. There hanging from Hircine's arm were Nayra, giggling, and laughing on.

Cassie watched on as Nayra bent to fold up some snow and proceeded to throw it for Reeko. The snow ball sailed threw the air but Reeko did not pursue it and instead chose to rub against Hircine's leg before barking at him to throw another.

"What is up with you? I threw one you silly mutt!"

Leaning back down again Nayra gathered more snow and shoved it under Reeko's nose. In reply Reeko growled at her before snacking at her in warning.

"Huh swear this dog hates me just like his owner. I wonder why? Maybe they see me as a threat. What is her problem anyway? She is all doom and gloom! Not your type of girl my lord."

Once again Nayra attempted to drape herself over Hircine but it quickly backfired as he grasped her wrists and pushed her back.

"Do not, Nayra talk ill of my Huntress. I've told you this before."

Hircine growled in a deep rumble before pushing Nayra back and calling to Reeko as they make their way into the house. Pulling back from the window Cassie got cleaned up and dressed before going towards the kitchen for food. There sat upon the table were fresh blueberry muffins and a glass of water. She picked up a muffin with a smile breathing in the sweet flavors before taking a bite with a groan as it melted in her mouth.

Just at that the kitchen door opened and two paws landed upon Cassie's lower back. Squeaking at the cold wet feeling seeping through her top Cassie turned to Reeko.

"Reeko you silly sausage your paws are cold and wet!"

She knelt down and pulled Reeko into her face to nuzzle his cheek with her own with a giggle. Pulling back she patted his head before standing to finish her muffin.

"Did you rest well my Huntress?"

Clearing the crumbs from her fingers Cassie peered over her shoulder. She tried to smother the smile that formed on her lips as she looked at Hircine. He stood in the door way with his arms crossed and a grin on his handsome features. His eyes a brilliant blue almost glowing as he took her in.

"I feel like I competed in a brawl and then got dragged home by a leg."

"I can assure you that did not happen. I must leave for a few hours as Sanguine has requested my presence. Will you be alright here?"

"Of course."

Hircine paced over to her with a smile, wrapping his arms around her waist to pull her into a heated kiss. Turning he left her in silence with a click of the door. Cassie retired back her the bedroom for a few hours of reading before heading down to the bathing pool. Recently she started to suffer with pounding migraines and her front teeth ached at times as well.

Stripping down she approached the steps and slipped into the water making sure to grab the bottle of lavender. Popping off the lid she allowed a few drops to land upon the waters surface before brushing her fingers through the water.

With the heat and the lavender rising in the air Cassie instantly felt better than she quickly rinsed her hair and newly acquired dreads that Hircine had done for her. She sighed contently and took in a few deeps breathes through her nose before exhaling through her lips. Sinking back in the water Cassie closed her eyes and cleared her thoughts. The feeling of a creeping head ache was beginning to form creating a pressure over her head. Pulling herself up Cassie pinched the bridge of her nose with a groan.

A loud bang rang out through the wide area making her head ache ten times worse. In stormed Nayra with a face full of thunder and an attitude to boot.

"Where has my Lord done? He did not tell me!"

"Maybe because it has nothing to do with you."

Huffing Nayra came to stand by the stairs with her arms crossed over her chest.

"Well it does he be training me so I should be by his side."

Cassie threw her a scowl before closing her eye and proceeding to draining as much water from her hair as possible.

"You know I really don't see what my Lord sees in you. I mean look at you! Your tiny, no chest at all! I think they only thing you have going for yourself is the fact your are dragon born."

The headache seemed to intensify with every word Nayra spoke she needed to get out of here. Standing unashamed of her body she gave her hair one last squeeze.

"It isn't always about the skinny body, pretty face, long legs and tits big enough to cause a hindrance."

Coming from the pool Cassie reached for a towel and wrapped herself up.

"You know he is just using you. I can tell from the bite."

Sniggering she pointed to her neck where two pierced holes were. Cassie felt her heart stutter and then pound hard against her chest. Shaking her head she looked away and headed towards the door.

"It true he has to get his fill to satisfy his wilder nature. I hate to say darling but you mustn't satiate his hunger which is why he feels the need to come to others."

"Enough. I don't need this right now my head feels like lead."

It was more of a warning than anything else. Cassie could feel her dragon blood starting to boil up and she felt worried about the consequences if Nayra didn't quiet with her badgering.

"I'm just trying to say that he isn't interested."

"I said enough!"

Her voice took on a deep growl and she felt her eyes blaze with the heat of the dragon. She needed to leave and now it was so close to the surface and her head felt like it was splitting in two. With one last look Cassie turned and left the room and jogged down the corridor to their sleeping quarters. Once inside she dried the rest of her body and towel dried her hair before pulling on a pair of underwear and a long t-shirt.

Wandering over to the window she pulled over the black out sheets before walking blindly towards the bed. Once in she grabbed Hircine's pillow and cuddled into it before pulling the covers up and over her head.

(Hircine's Perspective)

The trip back from Sanguine's seemed longer than it had when he had set off earlier that day. It wasn't far now and being in his wolf form helped keep the chill from his skin. Hircine came to a stop just on top of a small cliff that overlooked his home. Most of the lights were out but he didn't expect to see the sleeping quarters out.

Bounding down the slippery snowy cliff he hit the bottom and quickly covered ground to the front door. Glancing around he changed back to his human form before pushing the door open and closing and bolting it behind him.

"Ah my Lord you are back. Where did you sneak off to?"

Hircine mentally groaned to himself as Nayra regarded him. He turned to face her with a perplexed look.

"I had business to see to. Nothing that concerns you. Where is Cassie?"

Nayra's face crumpled at the name before folding her arms and pouting.

"She is throwing a fit and went to bed in a sulk."

Hircine new that to be a lie. Nayra didn't lock eyes as she spoke, couldn't bring herself to look in his general direction.

" Why pray-tell did she throw a fit and go to bed? Did you say something to upset her?"

In mock gesture Nayra unfolded her arms and placed one to her chest with her mouth gaped open.

"My Lord! I have said nothing to her. I checked up on her when she was bathing. She said she had a bad head and then before I knew it she let that thing inside her flare up."

So Nayra had said something that had upset Cassie. She would have had no reason to let her blood boil enough to let the dragon seep close to the surface.

"Very well. I will see to My Huntress."

Slipping passed, Hircine made his way down the hall. Seemed strange for Cassie to go to bed and this early to. Had the changes already began to take effect? It could be possible as she wasn't quite human. Pushing upon the door Hircine was greeted with pure darkness. Closing the door he reached towards the candle holder and lit it. The light cast a soft glow over the room but not enough. Lighting a few he set them down safely and perched himself upon the edge of the bed.

Pulling his mask free he turned to the large lump of covers and gently reached out to clasp the top and pull it down. Mused hair spilt across a pale clammy face that hugged tightly into his pillow. Maybe she did just have migraine and needed to recover nevertheless he did not wish to disturb her. Stripping down and pulling on a pair of plain sweat pants, Hircine clambered in behind Cassie pulling her small frame close. Folding his arm under his head Hircine settled into a restless sleep.

(Hircine's perspective end)

Cassie awoke early that morning and although she still felt pressure on her head the headache itself had subsided. Gently Cassie managed to untangle her limbs from Hircine's and pull on a pair of black sweats before heading towards the kitchen. Once there she saw to Reeko before making herself a warm drink and heading back to the sleeping quarters.

Grabbing a book Cassie padded over to the blackout sheets over the window Cassie gingerly pulled them back. The sun casting rays over the snow bounced from the ground and smacked her in the face. She squinted a few as her eyes got used to the light before she pushed open a window and settled herself upon one of the suspended egg chairs.

The breeze filtered in and the sweet songs of birds swept in and helped her to relax. Sitting back she sipped at her drink and indulged in some reading. It was a few hours after Cassie had awoken that her Lord also roused from slumber. Cassie hadn't heard him rising from the bed until his head popped over the side of the egg chair and scared her half to death.

"Gods you idiot! You scared me!"

She giggled and smacked him on the arm with the book as Hircine picked her up and took her seat and placed her upon his lap. Taking the book from her fingers he pulled her head down and placed a kiss on her forehead.

"Are you well my Huntress?"

"Yea I... Just haven't been feeling great since yesterday. Really bad headaches and sometimes I get toothache. Its probably just the recent stresses over the last few weeks."

Hircine studied her for a while, tempting her gaze to his and when they did lock he could see the slight discomforts she had to deal with. Her beautiful pale face was an offish whitey grey colour rather than the porcelain white. Her skin seemed to have a shine to it as though her temperature was up and her cheeks held the slightest hint of red to them. Something was definitely up but until a few more days passed Hircine couldn't really say for sure if it was the changes happening.

Hircine played on the idea of telling her what may be happening but then he decided against it. He didn't know how she would react and with her body being weaker than usual her dragon would be more protective in the manner of keeping her body safe and trying to fight off any intrusion. For all he was a Daedric Lord and a strong and powerful one at that he did not know the full extent of Cassie power when she let her dragon out.

"You're thinking something. What's wrong?"

Hircine grinned at her shaking his head in refusal. He had to laugh at her feeble but cute attempts to get it from him. She clasped his face in her palms and rubbed her cheeks to his, brushed their noses over one another and even went as far as to try the puppy dog eyes.

"It's nothing you should worry over Cassie. If it was a serious issue then I would have said. On a different note I am to go out hunting would you like to join me?"

Cassie felt her heart leap in excitement but she had to sort through other stuff and also trick Reeko into getting a good wash. She put on her sad face and shook her head as she fumbled with one of Hircine's braids.

"I wish I could but I have a date with Reeko. He is in need of a good wash but shh don't tell him otherwise he will hide and I won't find him."

Grinning Hircine gave his word not to say anything. Standing Cassie walked Hircine towards the front door but just as she went to close the door Reeko crept his way passed to go with Hircine.

"I don't think so buster back in the house."

Hircine laughed bending to pet Reeko on the head. He was he at Hircine and then turned to look back at Cassie with a pleading look on his face. Shaking her head she grinned and pointed to her side.

"Go on son look after your mam."

With another growling whine Reeko hung his head and trudged back to Cassie making sure to bop his head against her leg as he passed. Giving a final wave to Hircine she shut the door and made her way to the kitchen. Peering over her shoulder Reeko tilted his head in question. Quickly pulling open a jar Cassie took out a few treats before making her way to the back porch of the house.

There she cast a fire bolt and boiled up some water. Picking up the bottle of dog shampoo she whistled for Reeko. A few seconds later he came out the door looking around for her. With one hand behind her back she held the other out with a treat on it. He eagerly ate it up and sat down for another as Cassie went to the now warm water and dunked a bucket into it.

Turning she paced to Reeko who to her surprise didn't make a run for it. Slowly she tipped the bucket and let the water run over his head. Next she popped the cap off the shampoo and rubbed some over his coat. He held still but whined immensely as she worked the liquid into lathery bubbles. After scoping up a few buckets full of water he was final clean.

"There we go all do..."

Just as Cassie went to turn Reeko thought it a great idea to stand beside her and begin shaking off the water droplets. They went all over but mostly gave her a shower of her own. Squealing she covered her face as he finished before coming to rub against her leg. With a mock glare Cassie gave him another treat which he took and headed back inside.

Looking down at herself she was soaked and even though she had washed Reeko he would always smell distinctly like dog. Grabbing a towel she wandered inside to find Reeko and try to dry him off. She spotted him in the relaxation room and thankfully not a the chairs but rolling around on the floor. Creeping up behind him she flung the towel over him and patted his fur down.

When he had enough he ran and dove onto the plush seats and buried his face into the cushions. Smiling she lifted his brush to which he whined at in dislike before dashing off the seat and out the room. As she reached for the damp towel a searing pain tore through her head her hands instantly gripping at the sides of her head. Clamping her eyes shut she groaned before the pain subsided to a dull ache.

"Guess I better hit the pool now."

Standing on uncertain legs she made it to the pool. Crap she had forgotten to drain it from last night. Pulling at the plug it drained pretty fast before she pushed it back in and turned the taps to fill it back up. Stripping down she came to rest on the stairs, reclining back and letting her legs float up. Over a short space of time her head went from pounding to a dull ache and back again. Moaning she decided to pull herself from the water ensuring to drain it before drying off and getting changed in the quarters.

Crossing over into the bathing room Cassie popped clothing into a basket before hearing murmuring coming from one of the room down the hallways. Turning she went to the source of the sound which led her to the kitchen. The door was slightly a jar to see Hircine sat upon a stool and Nayra with a worried look on her face. There was a gouge on Hircine's side that wept trails of blood down his side. It also covered his face but he had no visible marks on his face. He must have been pushing back to lose bangs that hung in his eyes. Just as Cassie went to enter the room she heard Nayra speak.

"Do you wish me to tend to your wounds or would you like me to get Cassie."

As Nayra went to pull away from Hircine his arm shot out and grasped hold of her wrist. Nayra's eyes cast down to his fingers and back to his face.

"No do not wake Cassie. She is not well at the minute. Please leave her be."

With a nod of her head Nayra cleaned and sterilized the area before wrapping a bandage around the area and cleaning up the rest of the blood on his torso. Cassie couldn't help but notice how Hircine's eyes followed Nayra around the room as she cleared up the bloody rags and cleaned around. What hurt the most was how he caught her hand and clasped it between both his.

"Why can you not be like this? Helpful and caring for those around you?"

Nayra hand reached up to clasp over Hircine's as she leant a little towards him.

"I do My Lord."

She heard a small chuckle as Hircine shook his head.

"You constantly taunt and cause trouble when Cassie is around. What is the matter with you both?"

"Well I... I think she is jealous...because I have feelings for you my Lord. I think she sees me as a threat."

Cassie heard Nayra's voice break and she dropped her head as tears ran down her cheeks.

"I truly love you my Lord can't you see that?"

Hircine pulled a hand free from hers to cup her cheek and pulled her face up. This was it he was going to kiss her and do only gods knew what next. Her own face began to feel wet and she had to cover her mouth to stifle the sobs rising in her throat.

Leaning forward he placed his lips upon Nayra's forehead and that was it Cassie couldn't stand to watch anymore. Bolting from the door she got back to the sleeping quarters and just in time to bury her face into her pillow and cry out in anguish.

However back with Nayra and Hircine she missed the most important part. As Hircine pulled away from Nayra's forehead his voice dipped and became a low growl.

"Cassie has been my only interest since she set foot on my hunting grounds. Not because she is dragon born but because she is strong enough to with stand anything thrown at her but right now you seem to push her to her limits."

Reaching up he clasped her chin and turned her head to the side examining the bite marks. Clicking his tongue in irritation he pulled his arms free and turned his back to Nayra.

" I guess you have told her lies about the bite on your neck as well. One of these days you will push her too far and even I doubt I could stop her if she changed. Even worse still she had not completed her physical change."

"Her physical change my Lord."

Hircine turned his eyes a blaze with a brilliant blue and his fangs elongated.

"You will see in time. Now I must see to my Huntress. I thank you for your assistance."

Cassie heard the faint sound of the door creaking open before the bed dipped beside her and fingers brushed away the strands of hair that cascaded over her face. She was half asleep but she could feel and hear Hircine. His lips brushed over her neck then up her tear streaked cheek over her temple and then lastly across the top of her head where the pain and pressure always was.

"I know it pains you Cassie but it won't be long now. I promise you."

Turning her body to his Hircine folded an arm under her and around her back while his other ran through her hair soothing the dull ache. A small moan escaped her lips before darkness took her mind. It only seemed like a few hours had passed and she was waking. It felt incredible cosy and warm but also lonely as she turned to find the other side of the bed empty.

This soured her mood but she wouldn't let it get to her. Every morning she had awoken to an empty bed and then later found Hircine with Reeko and no other than Nayra hanging off his side. Getting cleaned up Cassie pulled on a tight black t-shirt and bottoms followed by a plain pair of boots. Heading over to a weapons rack Cassie plucked up Hircine bow that he had gifted to her when they were dealing with the chases. She couldn't help but smile as she ran her fingertips over the carvings and the antlered ends that held the string taught.

Silently she left the sleeping quarters and made her way to a coat stand taking a black thick hooded cloak before sticking her head through the relaxation room. Cassie glared at Nayra who had been leaning onto Hircine's shoulder and in response Nayra took a step back but flung out her own glare. This drew Hircine's gaze and he instantly smiled at her presents.

Just a Hircine spoke Cassie spoke over him.

"I'm heading out. I won't be long."

Not giving him chance to reply Cassie turned and made her way towards the door. She could hear Hircine stand and call her name over Reeko's barking but she didn't stop. As she pulled the door open Reeko bounded up to her and circled her legs before dashing outside waiting for her.

"Cassie wait."

A hand clapped down on her shoulder pulling her round slightly. Looking up calmly she could see the worry and concern reflected in his eyes.

"Is something wrong my Huntress? You seem out of sorts."

"I'm fine I just need some time to myself that's all."

She faked a smile and she hated doing it but she needed to get away. Hircine didn't believe a word she said nor the smile she gave him as he frowned but he didn't pursue the issue and just nodded at her before placing a kiss on her forehead.

Taking her leave her and Reeko left for the woods ahead. Rumor had it that there had been Falmer lurking around near a cave entrance just down from their location. It was once home to Spriggans but unfortunately the Falmer had killed them and turned it into their own dark dismal living space.

Both Cassie and Reeko had their work cut out when they entered the cave. Falmer were crawling everywhere and traps had been set up as well. Cassie first decided to deactivate the traps before going to work on casting fire bolts spells to set the Falmer huts alight. This didn't go down well with the Falmer but it was good to encourage those that were in hiding to come out.

Between the pair of them Reeko took down some while Cassie picked them off with Bow and arrow and the rest with shouts. After they had cleared out the cave they took their leave to be welcomed by a light flurry of snow and the dark canvas of night.

"Wow we must've been in there a while huh Reeko."

Reeko barked lightly before nudging Cassie in the back of legs urging her to walk on. Laughing lightly Cassie slung her bow over her arm and proceeded to throw snowballs ahead for Reeko to catch. As they neared the house Cassie could see Reeko sniffing and circling the floor before moving a little closer to the house.

"Reeko?"

She called him but he carried on sniffing.

"What's going on?"

As she neared the house Cassie noticed small splatters of blood upon the floor. Panic rose and her heart pounded viciously in her chest. Had something happened while they had been gone? Was Hircine alright? Jogging up to the house Cassie remained vigilant as she pushed the door open a peeked inside. Reeko on the other hand went bolting in and followed the trail of blood. Shaking her head she harshly whispered his name but he was already gone.

Nothing seemed out of place around her as she looked and there appeared to be no signs of struggle. Looking down the hall Cassie saw Reeko jumping to push open their sleeping quarters door. Following suit Cassie walked to the door and pushed it the rest of the way open. There laid upon the bed was Nayra naked.

Cassie felt a rush of hot and then felt cold and then a sick feeling over came her. To anybody it would look like Hircine had been dishonest but to Cassie something bad had happened. Upon the table was a wash basin and towels with splotches of blood on them. Pacing over Cassie ushered Reeko away to look down at Nayra. She looked pale and clammy as she lay there. Gently pulling the sheets down Cassie could see she still had her underwear and bra still on but around her mid was a bandage wrapped tightly around her.

Upon inspection there was no blood on the bandage which was a good sign but still what had gone on.

"We had gone out looking for you. We were caught out in the snow storm and we ended up splitting off."

Turning Cassie regarded Hircine who leant against the door frame with his arms crossed. He also had a few deep scratches over his chest that looked angry to the touch but they were knitting up nicely.

"What happened?"

"When we got lost in the storm I could hear something growling and huffing yet I just thought it a wolf. When I heard Nayra crying out I made my way to her. She was laid on the floor with a frost troll hanging over her. I managed to distract it and pull Nayra away. Once I got back here I had to stop the bleeding with some potions and magic. Now its just a game of waiting."

"Well you have your hands full so I'll go get sorted and then get some food on the go. Should be ready within the hour."

Nodding Hircine continued to watch Nayra's form as Cassie left the room. As she reached the kitchen she prepared some veg and meat ready to stew before seeing to Reeko who ate and then went to the relaxation room. Cassie sat a while waiting on Hircine but that while turned into a good few minutes and then a hours. Sighing she felt a head ache coming on and decided to leave the food and go in the relax room with Reeko.

Whining he turned his head to see who had come in before rolling around a little on the plush cushions.

"Come on fatty budge over, give me some room."

Snuggling up into Reeko's back Cassie fell into a restless sleep. She tossed and turned through the night thanks to her head continuously thudding. Tirelessly she rose from the cushions ans went to check up on Nayra. The door was slightly ajar and Nayra was still laid on the bed soundly asleep. Peeping around the door Cassie saw Hircine had fallen asleep in one of the egg chairs. Taking a spare blanket she went over and covered him before leaving the room and heading back to the relax room.

Day light began to flood the room and the gentle warmth from the suns rays made Cassie's head ache seem like she'd had a punching contest with a giant. Her top row teeth felt like she had drank acid and they felt incredibly sensitive. Groaning Cassie turned over and cracked an eye before slamming it shut again.

"Ah your awake!"

Oh divines no! Cassie knew that voice anywhere. Peeling a her eyes open Cassie spotted Nayra sat upon a table swinging her legs back and forth with a grin on her face. Coming to a sitting position Cassie rubbed at her temples before covering her mouth to stifle a yawn only to jerk her hand away and hiss.

"Wow do you look like shit! Well ten times worse than normal I suppose."

"If you had no sleep and a load of crap to deal with then I don't suppose you would look like a goddess."

Coming to a stand Cassie had to brace herself against the small nest of tables as her head thudded harshly and the room span. Gasping she slammed her eyes shut willing herself to calm down.

"I guess you heard what happened last night. I risked my arse trying to come find you. Hircine insisted on it."

"Yea well nobody asked you to tag along anyway."

Cassie said it harsher than she intended but her head and teeth were beginning to make her increasingly agitated and irritable.

"I was doing as my Lord asked me! Besides like I said I risked my life and ended up with scars on me."

There was a pause in the air while Nayra awaited Cassie response but instead she remained silent. Cracking her eyes the spinning had stopped but her vision had become blurred and her mouth now tasted like copper.

"We all bare scars whether visible or not."

"HA! Mine are there on my body nobody is going to want me. The only good side was the healing."

Cassie caught the sound of her laughter at the end of her sentence but chose not to bite and tried to encourage her legs to move to the door. Her legs did move but then everything coiled into a ball of pain and instead made her legs give way as she sobbed lightly and crashed to the floor on her hands and knees.

"What the hell is your problem?!"

Cassie clenched her fists as the pain rolled through her. Small blood splats landed on the floor below her and her head was practically splitting into two. Looking at the floor the blood splats continued and her eyes became fuzzy as Nayra came to stand in front of her. Crouched a deep burn ripped through her scalp as Nayra grabbed handfuls of her hair and jerked it back.

"What have you been doing? Snorting moon sugar up your nose?"

Cassie felt like a wreck and yet she couldn't explain these things that were happening to her.

"I just thought you should know that Hircine and I did things while you were out doing divines only knows what. He healed me with his tongue as it has healing agents in it but that's not the only thing he licked."

Cassie didn't want to believe it but how else would it explain the fast healing on her side. The potions alone wouldn't have been quick enough. Not only had they been alone together since yesterday morning Hircine had also stayed in the room with her all night and nowhere to be seen this morning.

"He doesn't love you. You know that right? Of course not your head is in la land. You think he does but seriously when was the last time you both had sex? I can tell you a long time ago because he came to me asking for it."

Something inside Cassie snapped and before she knew it her dragon pushed up to the surface. Her eyes felt like lava and her hand shot up to grip at Nayra's wrist.

"Get away from me now."

"Or what? Your a mess! Look at you! Gods if Hircine could see you now."

Fus Ro Dah!

The shout forced Nayra over the other side of the room and crashing into the wall before to crumpled into a heap on the floor. A deep low growl sounded from Cassie and she realized she had given part control to her dragon blood.

"I have had enough of you getting in my way. You are not meant for my Lord! Why wont you just disappear? He doesn't want you, need you or love you!"

Those words circled repeatedly around in her mind and it made the pain peak and force Cassie to the ground curled into a tight ball.

"What is going?"

"My Lord she has gone crazy. She attacked me for no reason!"

Cassie felt someone crouch beside her and their fingers brushed back her hair but her body didn't relax but tense and her eyes snap open. They locked with those azure one's that widened slightly.

"Get back!"

Cassie spat in warning before another course of pain tore through her.

"What's wrong with her?"

"Never mind we must leave."

Cassie caught sight of Hircine gripping Nayra's upper arm and drag her from the room. This was it she was dying and they were going to run off together and forget about her. Closing her eyes she wept as the door clicked into place and she was left along with nothing but the sounds of her sobs.

(Hircine & Nayra)

Shoving Nayra into a room he closed the door and began to pace. So it was the change that was going through her system. He could have sworn that when he pushed her hair away from her face he felt the hard press of sharp stubby horns. Not to mention the blood slipping down her chin and dripping on the floor from her new canines.

"What's going on with her? Is she on something?"

Hircine stopped pacing and turned sharply towards Nayra.

"No she is not on something. She is going through a serious change! You should have called me."

"My Lord she flung me across the room! I was trying to calm her down."

"Calm her down! You were too busy filling her head with lies yet again! One of these days your are going to push her too far. I've told you this and I will not be the one to stop her. She will make that decision herself."

There was an awkward silence in the room but down the hall they could both hear Cassie screaming in a hoarse voice. Hircine wanted nothing more than to go to her and fold her up in his arms but with her dragon in semi control he didn't know how she would react.

"Will you please explain what is happening."

Sighing Hircine turned to regard her as he leant back and folded his arms.

" Her body is going through a slight change. When a Daedric prince copulates with a mortal his or her body take on our DNA and binds. After a few days have passed they experience migraine's and tooth ache."

"Cassie isn't a mortal though she is dragon born isn't she? Besides why is her body changing for what reason?"

"Yes she is Dragon born but she is still a mortal that is able to call upon her other half. These changes happen to show her statues and to which Daedric prince she belongs. Centuries ago the lower Daedra were mating with the higher Daedra ranks women. These changes were happening and fights were breaking out. Among Daedra it can become a war zone."

"Oh I see."

"I am warning you now Nayra once Cassie has gone through her change there is no telling how her temper will be. Be very careful of what you say to her do you understand?"

Hircine locked gazes with hers. The deep blue almost glowing in the room and setting her on edge. She glanced at him briefly but could not hold his stare. He called her name in a deep growl that made her jump and she nodded for loss of words.

It wasn't long after he had warned her that Nayra has fallen asleep giving Hircine a chance to slip away and check on Cassie. Quietly he slipped in the door his eyes never leaving Cassie's form curled upon the floor. Pacing over to her he crouched down and smiled widely. Even with blood smeared over her face and arms and her hair looking wild she still looked like a goddess from the heavens above.

Effortlessly Hircine gathered her into his arms and took her down to their sleeping quarters. Pulling back the sheets he placed her there before gathering some lukewarm water and a fresh towel to clear the blood away. Once finished he discarded the items and changed her into her favorite long black t-shirt being careful not to touch her head. Pulling the covers over her he settled in beside her kissing her forehead, nose and mouth before letting sleep consume him.

(Back with Cassie)

With a content sigh Cassie awoke to the sun rays shining through the window. Peering over she could see small snowflakes floating within the air. She loved watching the snow and better yet being all snuggled up in bed...alone. Hircine was yet again not there when she awoke however to say the least her head didn't her nor her mouth.

Stretching she pulled herself from the bed and went over to the window to look out. Pushing open a window she leant out with a smile reaching to catch the flakes as they fell. Giggling she ran her hands threw her hair only to catch her fingers in something. Her hands travelled up the base and then some curves and then stopped at pointed tips. Gasping she pulled away from the window and looked at herself in the mirror.

"Holy shit!"

Leaning forward she felt the antlered horns again travelling from base to tip not believing her eyes. Her eyes darted all over her face and body trying to decipher what else had changed. Chewing at her lip her eyes were drawn up to her face and zeroed in on her teeth or more that the vampire teeth she had!

"No way!"

Pulling at her upper lip sure as hell itself there were long pointy fangs where her canines should have been.

"Having fun are we?"

Spinning around with a finger jabbed inside her mouth she gaped at Hircine as he looked her up and down with a gleam in his eyes.

"What on earth are these?!"

Pointing from antlers to teeth repeatedly she looked at him wide eyed. Wandering over to her he turned her to face the mirror again before wrapping her up in his arms.

"I believe that they are antlers and fangs. What do you think my Huntress?"

He raised an eyebrow and grinned at her threw the mirror.

"I know what they are but why?"

"It shows your statues among us Daedra. To show who you are bonded with. You will become accustomed to it. Does it trouble you?"

Cassie didn't want to upset him in any way but how would the Jarls and guard take it? Would they become hostile and attack?

"Its just that when I need to return to Solitude to replenish stock how am I to explain to the Jarl or the guards? They may become hostile."

"I'm sure they would understand. Maybe if you go with a cloak and speak with the Jarl first they could inform guards. Do not worry about that right now. We have better things to tend to."

His voice dipped to an erotic growl as he spoke. Spinning her round he caught her mouth with his and swept his tongue inside her mouth, teasing over her new teeth. They stumbled their way to the bed with giggles and spent the majority of the day in bed.


Soooooo sorry for the looong update but with Christmas and other things I needed to do I didn't have the time. Anyway hope you enjoyed the read and thanks for the continuous support from my regular readers ^_^