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NiGHTS felt her eyes water as she looked at the sight before her. It was a small clearing, with lovely pine trees covered in a light frost. Rare frost flies, glowing a soft gentle white flew around the trees in intricate patterns. Small snowdrops grew out of the ground, blending in with the soft grass covering the clearing. The smell of pine wafted through the air, mixing with the slight smells of winter.
NiGHTS smiled, "It's beautiful..."
"I hoped you'd like it." Reala said, wrapping his arms gently around her waist.
Reala pulled NiGHTS gently to the middle of the clearing, sitting down on a soft fur that was awaiting them. NiGHTS smiled as she ran her hand over the soft fur, slightly chilled by the air.
NiGHTS gasped slightly as Reala pulled her to his chest, holding her tightly against him. He kissed her forehead, squeezing her slightly.
"Reala?" NiGHTS asked, blushing slightly.
"What does he want?" NiGHTS thought. "Why is he-?"
Reala kissed her again, on the lips this time. NiGHTS felt her breathing become shallower, and she began trembling softly.
"NiGHTS? What's wrong?" Reala asked, concerned. "Are you cold?"
"What-" NiGHTS started, but stopped short.
NiGHTS knew what he wanted, how it had taken so long for her to realize she'd never know. Reala was holding her, gently pulling at her. His eyes met hers; they expressed desire, but also love.
"I- No!" NiGHTS pushed away from him, squirming out of Reala's gentle hold.
She would not!
"This is the one bit of freedom I still have." NiGHTS thought, desperately. "I know I have to obey the binding, but there was no date! I just can't give the last thing that is truly mine away."
"NiGHTS."
NiGHTS looked up at Reala; he wasn't making a move towards her. He was allowing the space she seemed to need.
"Was I hurting you?" Reala asked, worried he had somehow harmed her.
"No, it was... I just- No!" NiGHTS stammered. "I don't want to!"
Reala frowned slightly, he had been hoping for them to complete the binding tonight. But he wouldn't force her, he could never force her. NiGHTS meant the world to him, but he wondered what it was exactly that made her nervous about joining with him.
"Are you scared of me?" Reala asked her.
"I don't think so," NiGHTS started, her heart racing. "No, I'm not."
"Then what are you frightened of? I won't hurt you." Reala pressed.
"Stop!" NiGHTS cried, moving away and covering her ears.
Reala sighed, hating himself for opening his mouth. She didn't want to join with him, she was making that clear. And yet he was pushing her.
Reala sighed, he was a horrible mate.
NiGHTS was in turmoil, she needed to keep a piece of herself, no matter what it was. But at the same time, she wanted him. NiGHTS' mind went over everything that had happened to her lately; and she realized something. Reala hadn't forced himself on her. He had been, for lack of a better word, understanding.
NiGHTS remembered how he had spent time with her, when he kept her warm in Nightmare's cold. He hadn't been cruel to her.
"If he just wants something to play with, he would have made me join with him already." NiGHTS thought. "I just wish that I knew."
"Reala," NiGHTS slowly turned to face him. "Why? Why did you take me as a mate?"
Reala looked at her, startled by the question. "Why? I wanted you, I-"
NiGHTS glared angrily as she turned her back to him.
Reala groaned, smacking himself in the face, surely he had more tact than that! But then again, why did he want NiGHTS as a mate?
"I know that I want her, but she also means more to me than anything else." Reala thought, trying to understand himself. "I hate myself when I hurt her; I want her to be happy."
Reala glanced at the angry NiGHTS, feeling his heart ache when he does. He didn't just want her to be happy; he wanted her world to be perfect. He wanted to see her smile all the time, never sad or unsure. He wanted to see her happy and free.
"Free." Reala's heart stopped. "If she's free, she won't stay with me."
"NiGHTS, tell me the truth." Reala moved to face her, dreading the question he had to ask her. "Can you be happy here?"
NiGHTS glanced up, surprised. "Why do you care? If you wanted me to be happy you wouldn't have captured me in the first place."
"Please." Reala frowned, he knew what he had to do to make her happy, and he didn't like it. "Could you be happy with me?"
Still angry over Reala's earlier comment, NiGHTS snarls.
"Happy! I was happy in Nightopia; I came back because I needed to make sure that silly medallion wasn't in nightmaren hands. Then next thing I know I'm stuck in a binding with a 'maren that was the bane of my existence for years! And now you've gone and made it worse because-."
"Because you've made me care about you." NiGHTS finished in her head.
Reala sighed as NiGHTS turned away from him. He had meant to join with her tonight, but instead...
"NiGHTS come here." Reala ordered quietly.
NiGHTS stiffened, was he going to force her to join with him? She felt Reala gently pull her back as she squirmed uncomfortably. She didn't want to join with him, but she didn't want him to let go of her. For a split second she imagined being with Reala, as a true mate. The thought didn't make her upset; it made her heart beat faster.
"Could I be happy with him?" NiGHTS thought.
Reala rested his head on hers, taking in her scent quickly. He didn't have to do this, she signed the dark binding, and she had to join with him. He could continue with her beside him. But it would be forcing her, how could he force her? His chest hurt and his heart ached, but he allowed his magic to drift between NiGHTS and himself.
Reala brought NiGHTS close to him, as if he was trying to become one with her. He probably would never see her again, and if he did, it would be if she got caught again, only this time they would probably kill her, or lock her away.
Reala felt it as his magic touched the powerful spell of the binding, and with a heavy heart, he began unravelling the spell.
NiGHTS felt the chill as the spell set in her very soul, begin to loosen its harsh grip. She gasped as Reala's grip became desperate, holding her close to him.
They both shivered as the spell disappeared, it's services no longer needed.
NiGHTS' eyes were wide as she leaned on Reala for support, her breath coming in short gasps. Reala simply held her, bracing himself that he wouldn't have her next to him.
"What did you do?" NiGHTS cried, grabbing Reala's vest tightly.
Reala let go of her, brushing her cheek gently. "I set you free."
"Free?" NiGHTS asked, dumbfounded. "But ... why?"
"Because I want you to be happy NiGHTS; more than anything!" Reala gripped her arms gently. "I love you NiGHTS."
As he said it he knew. He did love her; she was the only thing that mattered to him. If her freedom cost him the chance of seeing her, being with her, he'd pay it.
NiGHTS' heart stopped, she heard him. Reala loved her? He loved her! He hadn't taken her as a plaything or a prize; he had taken her because he loved her.
"Reala, was this why you wanted me?" NiGHTS asked grabbing his vest. "You love me?"
"More than anything," Reala murmured drawing her in close to him. "But I can't make you happy-"
"You can barely think for yourself, don't presume to think for me!" NiGHTS frowned.
"But- But you said." Reala stammered.
"I just wanted to know!" NiGHTS shouted, laying her head against his chest. "I just wanted to know what I meant to you; and... what you meant to me."
Reala's breath caught in his throat. He pulled her onto his lap, kissing her forehead.
"I ... I'm still confused." NiGHTS shivered. "I feel you, even with the binding gone. But I need my freedom, it's what I am."
"It's what you are." Reala repeated. "Freedom itself, but... If you're free, then aren't you also free to make your own decisions? What do you want to do?"
"What I want?" NiGHTS shivered, she felt Reala kiss her again. "I... I want... You."
Reala kissed again, more passionately as he laid her down on the soft fur. NiGHTS shivered, grabbing Reala's vest with a need. Reala's hands rubbed NiGHTS' waist, brushing by her most sacred area. NiGHTS pulled Reala's hat off him, allowing his short black hair to fall free.
"I've never seen your hair before." NiGHTS whispered.
Reala laughed quietly, pulling NiGHTS' vest off as he kissed her neck.
"I love you hair," Reala admitted. "I first noticed it when I brought you to my room. It was the softest thing I'd ever felt."
NiGHTS giggled as she helped Reala out of his vest and shirt. Once again, Reala laid her down beneath him, his hands pulling her shirt up. NiGHTS shivered as the chilled air touched her bare chest, pulling Reala close to stay warm.
Reala smiled as he untied her belt sash and pulled down her tights, smiling at her naked body beneath him. He leaned over her, enjoying his dominant position. He smirked as he covered NiGHTS' body with his own, clasping his hands on her breasts, gently squeezing them as he planted kisses down her neck and chest.
NiGHTS felt hot all over her body, but shivered from the chill in the air. Wrapping her legs around Reala's waist she pulled him close to her. She blushed as she felt a slight bulge brush past her. Reala laughed quietly at her face, as red as a sunset. Kissing her passionately, he unclasped his belt.
Reala raised an eyebrow at NiGHTS as she began fumbling with his pants.
"You're too slow." NiGHTS blushed, tugging gently.
Reala laughed, discarding his pants and boots. He smiled at NiGHTS' wide eyes, kissing her once again.
"Wait!" NiGHTS said as he began to push her back onto the fur. "I... I want."
NiGHTS blushed deeply; she had heard stories about what females did to please their mates. One thing they all seemed to do that brought much pleasure was, well...
"Here." NiGHTS got to her knees, stopping Reala from sitting down. Gently, she grabbed Reala's member, planting a kiss on its head.
Reala moaned, where in the world did NiGHTS learn to do this? Not that he was complaining...
NiGHTS clasped Reala's member tighter as she opened her mouth. Sucking gently, planting kisses and stroking it with her hands, NiGHTS blushed. She never thought she would do anything like this, but she wanted Reala, as much as he wanted her.
Reala growled, grabbing the back of NiGHTS' head, pushing it close. An urge he had never had before overcame him as he pulled and pushed NiGHTS' head over his member. He heard NiGHTS moaning, being careful not to ask too much of her.
NiGHTS gagged slightly as warm liquid entered her mouth.
"Are you alright?" Reala asked, laying her down on the fur.
"I'm fine," NiGHTS smiled, wiping her mouth. "I'm happy."
Reala smiled as he lay on top of her, his fingers gently rubbing her sacred area. NiGHTS shivered as her hips moved. It felt good!
"Re- Reala!" NiGHTS gasped. "Please?"
"Anything for you." Reala kissed her; he could feel the heat radiating from her body.
Moving her legs, revealing her opening NiGHTS made way for Reala. She took a few deep breaths before she felt Reala thrust into her. NiGHTS screamed, not in pain. For it hurt, but it felt right! Reala seemed to think he was hurting her so he made to pull out.
"Not on your life!" NiGHTS groaned, tangling her legs with Reala's.
Laughing, happier than he'd ever been in his life, Reala thrust in again, taking care to be gentle. Again and again Reala thrust himself into NiGHTS, who gasped grabbing onto him kissing his lips. NiGHTS felt hot everywhere, her body trembled with each loving caress of her body. Reala kissed her neck as he pulled her onto his lap, allowing gravity to push NiGHTS deeper on him.
NiGHTS gasped at the sudden sensation. To be closer to Reala than she'd ever thought possible, it was a dream. Things began to get blurry as she felt herself tighten around Reala's member. Such feelings of pleasure ran through their heads as they both climaxed. NiGHTS groaned as she felt warm seed fill her body.
"NiGHTS?" Reala panted, drawing her in close to him.
"Reala," NiGHTS whispered, her breath showing in the frost air. "I love you."
Reala kissed her, taking her breath away. Reala quickly wrapped the warm fur around them, keeping off winter's chill as the frost flies began to dance above their heads.
NiGHTS fell asleep, content.
NIGHTS' eyes opened slowly as she saw Reala's chest rising and falling in front of her. Taking in the sight of her mate, she smiled.
"I'm with him." NiGHTS thought. "By choice."
Rising quickly, but unwilling to leave the warmth of her mate.
"We'll be heading back to Nightmare soon," NiGHTS reasoned. "I'm just going to fly around quickly. I want to see a bit more of Nightopia. Reala won't mind."
Dressing quickly, she took to the skies. Dancing around with the breeze, performing complicated twists and flips NiGHTS enjoyed her freedom. Passing quickly over the pine forest, around a frozen waterfall and flying between the gap between two mountains.
"Over these mountains is 'Crystal Jungle'." NiGHTS thought. "It always has the most colourful fruit and pretty gems! I'll just get some fruit then head back to Reala.
NiGHTS smiled as she reached the peak, then she screamed.
Before her lay a wasteland, trees cut down, gems harshly ripped from the rocks, the water poured brown instead of a bright blue. No birds sang, there wasn't even any wildlife to be seen.
But the worst of it was the many 'maren, armed with tools as the cut trees down, and carelessly through the gems into carts that were then carted away.
NiGHTS felt tears run down her face. It wasn't just 'Crystal Jungle'; she could see 'Aqua Garden' and 'Golden Vale'. By the looks of it, 'Aqua Garden' had turned into a mass fishing zone, so little fish were left. 'Golden Vale' no longer glowed with its golden dust, for it had all been picked clean.
"NiGHTS!"
NiGHTS heard Reala call her name, but she couldn't tear her eyes away from the horrid nightmare before her. She felt Reala grab her arm and pull her back down the mountain, covering her eyes on the way.
"He knew." Was NiGHTS' last thought as she passed out.
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