Marriage Chronical's

by Goldenflower123

I fell in love with each of the Tribe Leader's. Now I'll learn the joy's of marriage and everything that comes with it.

10. Honeymooning with Odu 2 of 2

A/N: It's hard to believe that Marriage Chronicles has reached its tenth chapter; I mean Holy Smokes were in the double digits now! It's crazy how far this 'chronicles saga' has come. My little babies getting so big… (sniffle)(tiny teardrop, then wiping it away).

So after that emotional motherly moment, here's the long awaited second half of Alice's honeymoon with Odu. Enjoy!

P.S.: Oh and fair warning, there is ONE small curse word in this chapter. Apparently I'm not creative enough to come up with one that a Danian (or Periminian in general) would use.

Disclaimer: I don't own anything associated with Chaotic; including its characters, the TV show, or the card game. I only own my main character and this plot.

The remainder of Odu and I's honeymoon could be described in one word… splendid.

And just so you know, that insinuates all of the things Odu and I have done together and not just bedroom activities. So get that out of your head right now!

It all started after my new Danian husband and I visited the Hatchlings for the first time, Odu had made it his mission to use the following couple of days as an excuse to spoiling me to no end. At first I assumed it was a way of atoning for his teasing behavior as of late and in a way I think it was. But I soon discovered that he was…

"… doing what any wonderful husband would do for his mate."

Those were his own words my friend, not mine. However it was fitting, for he didn't hold anything back. That included the cooking (seriously I've watching him working in the kitchen with my own two eyes!), cleaning up everything after every meal (by himself I might add), blessing me with kisses and tokens of affection every time he thought was a good time to do so; you name it he's done it!

But the best part of it all was the baths, and after experiencing the first one, it goes without saying that he had put A LOT of effort into those that followed. The medication powder (I'm always going to call it that) has been used in every one and I've continued to enjoy it thoroughly. Along with the water add-in, there was also the extra stuff like flowers, candles, and soap (in block and gel form) in about every pleasant scent you can imagine.

Odu's gone the whole nine yards and even farther, and hasn't shown any signs of slowing down.

"Odu... Please…" I begged, being as gentle as I possibly could, while I was stepping into the perfectly warm bath, "That's enough of… everything!"

"Relax Alice." My Battlemaster told me, his voice soothing as he dropped in two more almond smelling annuals, "I'm just making sure."

I smiled in defeat. Despite the fact that I've only started getting to know my husbands (both future and current) on a more personal level, I can tell they have a bit of a stubborn streak in each and every one of them. But there's something about Odu that gives that trait a whole new meaning.

"Ok, ok, I yield." I voiced from my seat, glancing down at the chest high water before smiling up at him playfully, "But only because I find your hardheadedness to very attractive."

That statement was enough to make Odu pause from closing the ornate glass jar he was holding and look at me, which was when I saw the sly glint in his solid red eyes. "Really...?" He drawled, placing the jar on the tile floor, which happened to be behind the waterfall faucet. Then he proceeded to saunter around the ring of the tub oh so slowly, across from me, "And what else do you find attractive about me sweet one?"

I must have unintentionally boosted his ego by about twenty.

"Let me think…" I hummed, my baby blue eyes looking up at the ceiling in mock thought, even swaying my upper body to keep the front going. I made sure to stay silent an extra-longtime, to keep him waiting, but then I broke when I felt shivers running through me from Odu's heated stare, "Your strong, compassionate, brave, and most of all, very handsome."

"Go on." Odu rumbled, his intense eyes continuing to melt me.

"Everyone in mount Pillar may see you as a big burly Battlemaster, who can intimidate just about anyone with his skills and reputation…" That was when I looked at him again with genuine love I felt inside, thereby dropping the act, "But I've seen another side to you that no one else has love bug, and I'll continue to love it for as long as my human life will allow."

In that moment Odu's look of mild lust changed in an instant, into the face of the sweet Danian I've come to know and adore. "I don't know how it's possible…" He whispered, sounding like he was speaking more to himself. Then I watched as my husband drop to his knees at the northwest curve of the bathtub, his rock-like knee caps hit right along the edge, "But I think my heart just stopped beating for a second."

I gave him a sweet smile, "That happens to me sometimes too. It can occur one of two ways, but the biggest is when you're feelings for someone has deepened… such as someone you hold very dear." I explained, my voice becoming softer near the end.

It was pretty obvious what I was implying, for there was no use hiding it now. Still I meant it and Odu could see it clear on my face; making it enough fuel for him to coax me closer with a bantering finger from his post. "Come here my little delicious one." Odu told me, his voice making that vixen rumble that I've become crazy for.

I giggled in delight, becoming so bubbly with emotion that I stood up the tub while forgetting it was way too deep for a human. But thankfully for me it was still filling up, so the surface of the milk white liquid only hit me at my chin. Along with soaking the bottom half of my wavy blond hair. Never the less I still genuinely skipping over to him, creating small splashes and disturbing any chocolate tinted flowers that had floated in my path. When I was within arm's reach, my teasing husband than wasted no time in dunking his single left arm and taking my waist before yanking me skin closer. Then before I could take a breath, Odu already had my pale pink lips in a magnetic tight kiss as he placed me into his already prepared lap.

My Danian husband continued with the jesting osculation while keeping me flushed against his masterpiece worthy chest at the same time; dripping wet and all. "Mmmmmmm…" I hummed as Odu's tongue tasted everything my mouth had to offer, even the roof of my gums wasn't left unlapped.

It was during those early honeymoon days did Odu and I start our… intimacy from scratch. Yes, believe it or not we did. In fact Odu was the one who said we'd start that arrangement the morning following our second time, during my morning bath no less.

It was so cute the way he approached me with the proposition; acting all bashful about it and even slightly nervous. We all have our tastes when it comes to actions performed in bed and Odu was no different. He happens to like teasing his partners (namely me), nothing wrong with that at all. Plus it was no different for human couples on Earth; woman loved to be teased to the brink of insanity by their lovers. But Odu and my other future husbands are creatures, plain and simple, and because of that fact their potency with lovemaking is far stronger than any human male could ever muster.

Even though he went a tad easier on me the second time, I've still experienced a heavy amount of torment from the Battlemaster in two days alone. After all that, it's easy to see how the results could end up being a lot worse, should Odu lose control of himself at some point.

And I knew he would rather die than to see that happen twice.

After going through everything (mainly naming variables out loud and what we needed to focus on doing less), Odu and I were able to come up with some precautions together. All without taking away the fun of it all; that was what really mattered to the both of us. The most important was listening to my needs. I've noticed that my husband can get really into what he's doing, which is focusing on one thing and one thing only for a long time. That results in preventing my husband from seeing when it's time quit and move onto something else. We were able to fix that problem however, thanks to Odu bringing up a rather interesting piece of information.

It's true that a Danian's exoskeleton body prevents them from being sensitive to touch like me; but the same can't be said about their antennas. In fact the sensitivity in these normally tiny appendages are heightened considerably because these bug-like creatures uses them for both smelling and feeling the world around them, should a situation deem their eyesight to be unreliable.

The base can be the most delicate part, which I've come to discover by shear accident.

So now when my mind is in too much of a fuzz to speak during our make out sessions, I can simply rub the bottom of his oversized antennas and that lets him know 'that's enough, now it's time for something else.'

That's exactly what I did in this instance. I used my right hand to slide over his shoulder and massaged his closer antenna base with a single finger. I didn't add a lot of pressure, but just enough for Odu to get the message.

And did he receive it! Groaning in approval into my lips, before his mouth moved to my left earlobe. "You have no idea how much I love it when you do that, my sweet Alice." Odu sighed intensely.

My then naked body shuddered from his words, but I managed to hide it behind a sneaky grin, "Aren't you glad I found that spot now?" I asked him saucily.

"Very…" He responded, in between nibbling the tender skin of my neck, "And even more now that your using it as your signal."

I closed my eyes to revel in my Battlemasters award winning gambit, as well as allowing a few small squeals to come out when he bit down just a hair harder on certain key places. I continued to smile from ear-to-ear when I heard Odu's sugar coated chuckling, while in the back of my mind I thought I felt something smooth and cold creep up my left foot…

Wait, cold? This entire room was like a sauna!

I immediately looked down at my ankle the moment I popped my eyes open and what I saw made them widen, "How did… you…?" I gasped, but I was too shocked to finish.

Somehow Odu had managed to slip an ankle bracelet on while I was preoccupied by his kisses; such a clever use of time on my husband's part I must say. Still the bracelet was beautiful. It was the same lovely shade of blue as the necklace Odu has already given me, matching it perfectly. But while the beads circling my ankle were the same as the ones on my courting gift, there was a couple new additions with this present. Including a nickel sized heart which kept the bracelet itself together, along with a hanging tassel right under it. The four strands looked long enough to touch the ground. But on closer examination they were conformed to be three inches in length; lined with pea sized blue beads and cut oval shaped stones at the ends of each one.

"Oh Odu, it's so pretty!" I exclaimed, making the Battlemaster desist from teasing me further when I leaned in closer to get a better look.

"I knew you'd like it." Odu said, tenderly laying his forehead into the side of my half-damp hair, "It's my wedding present to you, and I've already requested a pair of earrings to match so you'd have a set."

"But-"

"And if you even think about talking me out of it, I'm going to have to start getting serious again." Odu told me, cutting me off with a leering glint.

I breathed out a long exhale, imitating an exasperated sigh as Odu's upper right hand caressed my left cheek, "I guess I'll let it go… just this once." I said.

That made my husband smile brightly, "Good." He stated, before leaning forward to give me another, more delicate kiss.

The endearing moment lasted a good minute, since I was rather out of breath by the time my husband pulled away. But his face didn't go far. It remained mere centimeters from mine, allowing me to stare into his seemingly plain red eyes, as he gazed right back with a loving expression.

"My sweet one…" Odu started, his eye's forever locked with my baby blue orbs, "If only I had gone to Earth long ago…"

I felt a little blush dusting my cheeks, the same spot where my Battlemaster husband stroked with his thumb, "But it's good that you waited, for I was just a child then." I voiced, "Not ready for marriage."

"That you were." Odu agreed, but he was smiling anyway, "But I would have been a lot happier if you were with me, even back then." Then he proceeded to give my completely dried forehead another peck, "I love you."

And there it was, my heart stopped for half a second. Just as Odu claimed it happened to him earlier, "I love you too, love bug." I whispered sweetly.

So with my ankles crossed (as a way to remind myself I still had my new gift on) and with my bath water practically forgotten right behind me, I placed one more kiss on my sweet husband's lips. Only to get a romance filled vibration resonating from both Odu and I's throats when he tightened his hold around my human body a second later.

A lot of Odu and I's private moments were spent in our little Love Nest, such as the one I just mentioned. Each kiss, cuddle, and even the small amount of flirting going on seemed to get more special as the time passed. Soon becoming even more amazing when we found ourselves sitting and talking on the bed together, while sharing a large bowl of strawberries dipped in dark chocolate.

On Chaotic Odu had always struck me as the strong silent type, only speaking when he had something worth saying. But after meeting him in person that midsummer night, he could have fooled me completely! He's come a long way from then though; now my Battlemaster's length of conversation is short but sweet. Plus he doesn't boast about himself much anymore… almost like he matured after I became his wife.

Along with his slight character change, I've noticed he seems more open about his hobbies and not as hesitant to speak about them like when we we're courting.

It filled me with pride and excited when I listened to Odu talk about his Tribes acceptance of his singing ability; I think he was afraid that the other Danian's would ridicule him for it. Now I can tell he's not anymore, singing to himself more freely as he walks around. Odu even made me blush like crazy after revealing that he was secretly composing a few songs that would be dedicating to me. The original plan was to have them ready by the wedding date, but interruptions kept getting in the way so Odu never had time to finish.

Still it was so heartwarming to here him putting something like that together and I told him I didn't care how long the project took, just as long as I heard them soon. And he in turn promised to have the music done the next time I returned.

Another thing my husband enjoys doing is something he's only started getting into, and I've actually seen him doing it. Turns out Odu likes to cook; that came as a complete shock! But it was true none the less. Odu began learning how to prepare food for my benefit, so I didn't have to eat vegetables and fruit the whole time I'm at Mount Pillar. I thanked him wholeheartedly as I fell in love with him even more; my love bug has to be the most talented male ever!

I mean seriously!

"I've heard it makes the male more appealing if he can cook…" Odu said, a sly smirk forming already, "Is that true?"

"Very much so." I responded with a grin. Then I sobered a little before continuing, "You didn't have to though love bug. I may not be good at it right now, but I could have practiced."

My husband had started moving his head back and forth after I called him by his nickname, and he only stopped when I did. "I know…" He whispered, before gently grasping the hand that was endowed with my wedding ring, "However a male must be willing to do anything for his mate, including Danian's."

That was when Odu went quiet for what felt like hours, gazing at the wedding ring on my finger fondly, before his red eyes finally came up to meet my baby blue ones. "Anything you wish Alice; I'll gladly excavate all from here to the Nest of the Ancestors to see it fulfilled."

"Odu…" I cooed as I buried myself into his rock-hard blue chest, "I know you will… Although I'll have to want something very special if you'll have to go sniffing around that much for it!"

"But I'd do it." My husband insisted softly, his semi-velvety lips brushing the pale skin of my forehead, "Dawn tell dusk… day and night… I wouldn't stop."

I let a small smile bloom forth. Already imagining Odu, caked head to toe in dirt, digging a large circular tunnel with his bare hands on my behalf. That thought alone made me want to sing.

In addition to spending our fourteen days in the Love Nest, Odu and I were also constantly somewhere else… and I mean that. When I was with Maxxor and Chaor, we were isolated from anyone for miles around the entire honeymoon. Never for one moment did I complain during those wonderful weeks, but it would have been nice if I had seen more of Kiru City and Underworld City then just the city gates or main streets. But the Danian's reach in the Underworld wasn't near as vast and what they did have didn't amount to much in terms of territory. Long story short, it would have been next to impossible for Odu and I to have the Love Nest that far from Mount Pillar.

It didn't matter much to me though, for if that was the case we wouldn't have been able to enjoy a mid-day meal with Aszil and Illexia!

Because of Illexia and Aszil's oversized abdomens, it hiders them from moving around form place to place, so there was no other option then for my husband and I to go see them individually. The first friendly invitation that we were given was hand-delivered precisely a week after the wedding and crowning ceremonies, written by the Danian Queen's own hand.

I was actually sound asleep when the Queens winged guard Vollash unexpectedly stopped by with the rolled up, thin brown ribbon tied scroll. Plus the two males kept their voice levels to a minimum, leaving me undisturbed during the whole exchange. So I never knew what had happened until after I had woken up.

At first I was concerned, because I was told that Odu had warned all other Danian's, no one was to enter the Love Nest (and I mean no one) unless it was a dire emergency. Thankfully Odu was quick to inform me that it wasn't anything like that as he held the unraveled yellowish paper in hand; but that didn't do anything to cool my Battlemaster's crystal clear scowl. A look that I've never seen him make before.

A tall tell sign that he was very displeased about the unplanned meeting with his Queen.

The biggest peeve I learned about Odu that day was that he HATED surprises and they can be pretty much anything; especially unforeseen appearances. My husband was great when it comes to improvising, but nothing makes him madder when it comes to instances where he has no control over anything. In a way the feeling was mutual between Odu and I; I didn't like things being sprung up on me either. But unlike Odu, I for one could except it and move on, even though that was just his stubbornness shining through again.

After about half an hour, I was able to soothe my slightly irritated husband enough to pry the letter out of his fingers to read its contents. It was short, nothing fancy, however it was written in a formal wording. Since Aszil's childhood training to be a Queen must make it hard for her to do anything on the casual level. Still it was friendly and there was nothing to suggest that we had to go; but I felt like we should since it was only proper.

Odu on the other hand was more conflicted about it; he didn't wanted our honeymoon to be disturbed like this. However it was an invitation from his Queen, he couldn't just ignore the summons, despite it being completely optional.

"I'm sorry for being so reluctant about going Alice." My Battlemaster said, as we were about halfway to the Throne Room, "I guess the thought of sharing you with the rest of my Tribe bothers me more that I care to admit."

I looked up at him, my face soft and caring while wearing a simple ocean blue satin dress that was asymmetrical closing in style and cotton lined flats of the same color. My jewelry consisted of my courting gift, square shaped sapphire studs that Aszil had given me, and a pounded silver bangle that covered my entire left wrist. As for my hair, it was pulled up in the neatest bun I was able and tied together with a thin blue bow.

"It's alright Odu. But remember, I'm going to be more involved within the Tribe when I return…" I told him frankly, but using the same gentle tone, "and it's only right that I start getting to know everyone more personally. So there can't be any room for selfishness."

I felt Odu's hand grasp my right hand a little harder, "Of course you are right." My husband stated, before pausing a moment from walking to place a warm kiss on my cheek, "I should expect nothing less from the woman with the biggest heart."

I smiled, making Odu smile also before we continued on.

While the lunch Odu and I shared with Aszil was lovely, I have to say I enjoyed Illexia's company more. Don't get me wrong, having a female creature that was the same age as me amidst the 'all male' Tribe to talk to is refreshing, the conversations that transpired between me and the former Queen of the Danian's were the most intriguing.

During the meals I always sat to the high ranking females right, while Odu sat across the table from me. Aside from when Illexia or Aszil asked him a random question, he was quiet during the entire visit. My husband was a well-mannered soldier and he demonstrated that well, plus Odu seemed to enjoy watching the some-what humorous conversations between them and I more than actually joining in.

"So tell me Alice…" Illexia began, eyeing me with interest while putting her brass fork down atop the white cotton covered table beside her bowl of half eaten salad, "What was it like being fought over by five male creatures? Bathax has told me his side, but I'm more curious about what you have to say about it."

I felt my face heating up as I was sipping by glass of strawberry lemonade, but knowing the pink liquid would only enhance it I sat it down after gathering my thoughts a little. "Well, not surprisingly I was shocked at first." I responded truthfully, a small laugh in my throat, "But after a few minutes… it became a bit flattering."

"What else?" The Elder asked, clearly wanting more details. But at the same time she didn't push incredibly hard.

"I should start at the beginning, before they found me." I recounted, the memories of that evening still rolling around in my head like a never ending movie, "I was walking home from a long afternoon at the Community Art Studio, where I worked part time. While walking I heard noises coming from the bushes close to me. Ultimately I discovered it was Chaor, who was quickly followed by Maxxor, then Mudeenu, Iflar and finally Odu. At first they were fighting each other so it would have been easier for them to 'keep' me. Thankfully it all stopped when Chaor and Maxxor saved me from being hit by one of Odu's rock wave atta-"

"What rock wave attack?" Illexia cut in, not at all sounding like a question as her bright green eyes squinted in my husband's direction.

Odu, who was in the process of chewing his bite of lettuce, coughed and about choked when the aging female's hard eyes landed on him. He must have neglected to tell her about almost hitting me.

"But it was mostly my fault Elder Illexia…" I quickly chimed in, using her full title to get her attention back on me, "I was trying to stop them, and in the process I tripped and fell right into the attack's path."

"I see." The said female remarked coolly, while still glaring at Odu critically. Making her seem more of a mother, who was wordlessly scolding her son after he misbehaved during a fancy dinner service.

I saw my husband's shoulders droop, which in turn make me feel incredibly bad. I shouldn't have mentioned that incident.

"Then again I can't be angry with him." Illexia suddenly continued, her hard facial features slowly softened with knowing as her eyes finally shifted towards me, "Odu-Bathax is one of my more… unpredictable children. But after he returned from his first trip to Earth, I noticed a change in him, almost as if his untamed spirit settled a bit."

My brow rose in interest, and now it was my turn to ask, "What do you mean?" While my inquisitive eyes leered at Odu from across the way.

"I myself didn't quite see it at first…" Illexia went on, her gaze must have taken note of my coy gaze, "However I soon began piecing it together while I studied him from afar. I was already aware of his interest of you, dear Alice, for some time, then becoming more heartfelt when you were old enough. I only realized how deep it really was the very moment he left to hear which male you would choose in the end. His red eyes was teeming with an emotion I've never witnessed on any of my children… they were tender, even shining every now and then. Like when someone special came into their thoughts."

"Really…" I murmured, but I had stopped listening about half way through. Because Odu's features morphed into the very expression Illexia was describing, and I was in a trance.

I saw an up-and-down movement out of the edge of my vision, the aging female must have nodded, "I knew you've become something special to him… it was conspicuous." She murmured, and by the sound of her voice, Illexia was smiling widely.

"How special…?"

By now, it felt like I had suddenly lost touch with reality. My baby blues were focused solely on my husband's memorizing orbs, while his remained locked with mine. Then his larger upper hands started moving across the table, reaching for me, as my own followed suit without any guidance. But no words were said until the tips of our fingers touched.

"Like nothing anyone has ever been to me." Odu whispered, at the same time his thick digits wriggled carefully through my finger's to nestle between them, "You've become someone I can devote myself too… someone to love unconditionally."

I felt his heart pouring out of every word, so sweet and with meaning. Almost as if Odu was reciting another wedding vow to me. It left me speechless for the longest time as I felt pure love cleansing my entire body, leaving behind a blissful feeling that was something I was quickly becoming accustomed too. Even all of the negative thoughts and doubts that may have still been lurking somewhere in me were being repealed and exiled, never to be seen again in my lifetime.

And for the first time in my life, I felt truly loved.

I couldn't recall when my eyes started watering, then before I knew it small drops began sliding down. But I can honestly say they were happy tears, evident by my brightly smiling face.

"I love you Odu." I told him, meaning that with all of my being.

He didn't say anything at first, instead my husband picking up his left arm (taking my entangled right hand with it), pivoting my appendage to where the back of it was up, and then placing a firm but passionate kiss atop the pale smooth skin.

"As I love you my sweet Alice, more then you'll ever know."

I breathed out a tiny giggle, though it must have sounded more like air to the two Danian occupants. Odu seemed to understand however as I blinked in a fruitless attempt to dry my waterworks. Because he did it for me by wiping away the glistening trails with feather light fingers from a third hand, before placing that same one against my left cheek for me to nuzzle against.

During the entire display Illexia was completely silent, but she still smiling when our eyes met for half a second. I could tell the former Queen couldn't be happier for us.

The jaunts we made outside our little Love Nests made the honeymoon I shared with Odu that much more special. Because now I know I'll always have an important place here and this centuries old pillar will be the first place I hope to make my mark, on not only its citizens but to myself also. It's a little scary, thinking about all of the Danian's who are going to be depending on me to teach and guide them. But that makes my future job that much more important.

Now I can only wonder; as to how well it will go.

Aside from that, everything about this whole experience has been wonderful. Odu has helped me get passed things that I wasn't able to on my own and he's shined some light into what's he's really like as a per- I mean creature. He's so sensitive about my feelings, able to identify my emotions fairly quickly, thereby allowing my husband to address them at the same time. Intuitive would probably be a better word to describe it. Even now as I write this sentence, I couldn't tell you if it's some form of a gift Odu has or if that's just the kind of Danian he is.

Either way, that Battlemaster couldn't get any more amazing in my eyes.

By the time our honeymoon came down to its final days, Odu not only managed to throw out all of the baggage that I'd been carrying, but has also helped me discover what I have really been missing all my life: genuine love.

However all good things must come to an end, and before Odu and I realized it, that's exactly what happened.

"Do you really have to go?" Odu whispered, his grainy voice strained with sorrow, while holding me tightly in his arms. All the while as he sat at the edge of the very bed where we've had countless rounds of playful love making.

My heart ached at his question; yet another sensation I was becoming familiar with.

"You know I do love bug." I informed him, my voice soft while I pushed into his chest comfortingly.

I could tell he was prepared for that answer, still my husband released a long disappointed breath of hot air, which seeped down right to my scalp, "It's going to be hard letting you go… my sweet one… my wife." Odu murmured.

"I know it will." I said, before pressing a small kiss onto his hard lips. I then continued after letting them go, "But the separation wouldn't be forever and as they say: absents makes the heart grow fonder."

"Yes… I remember hearing that Earth saying before." Odu wondered aloud, before directing his sight into my baby blue eyes, "It's just the feelings in my heart are already overflowing with adoration for you, how could they possibly grow?"

I had to smile at that question, "I've asked myself the same thing. But if I've learned anything after coming to Perim, it's that love is endless." I stated, as I felt Odu's fingers caressing the pale skin of my right cheek, "Just when you think it's reached it max, it goes even further… and that's how my love for you and the others has been… becoming stronger with each passing day."

I saw my husband's eyes stretch a hair wider; something about what I said must have resonated with him.

"You never cease to astonish me my sweet Alice." Odu crooned, his normally authority-like tone was vibrating, like he was singing.

It made me blush, "Are you sure you weren't a poet in another life?" I giggled.

That in turn made Odu smile broadly for the first time that day, "I couldn't say…" He brawled, playing it up, "But I suppose it's possible."

I immediately laughed, my Battlemaster husband can be such a joker!

At this time it was the midafternoon, Odu and I had a late start getting up, which ultimately made us sleep tell half passed noon. Something I haven't done since… well never! But then it's to be expected. Odu has been acting rather 'frisky' in bed the past couple of days, which has resulted in both of us passing out from exhaustion more than once. Each romp left me dizzier than the last, but I enjoyed it all, just as my husband certainly has.

Today however, I noticed a change in Odu. Because from the moment my husband gently nudged me from my slumber he seemed… shall we say melancholy? I've suspected it has something to do with my rapidly approaching departure from Mount Pillar.

I didn't like seeing him that way, almost as much when I witnessed him angered. But it would appear that I can bring a smile to my future husbands' faces without much effort.

"I just love the sound of your laughter…" Odu voiced, moments after I quieted, "It makes my antennas quiver with delight, that's how I know the day will be grand."

I hummed and gave him my best cute smile.

"There's my sweet little bride." He whispered with glee, before placing another endearing smooth on my lips. Then Odu had a twinkle in his solid red eyes when he opened them again, "I know we normally split the dinner responsibilities between the two of us, but please let me do it all this once. I want our last night together to end on a high note."

Odu has proven to be quite the culinary artisan in the kitchen, in fact, for the first few days, every meal we've had he's made himself. However, he may have been grand with food, that didn't mean the Danian was just as masterful when it came to desserts. Luckily that was a skill that I happened to be fairly good at, since I've done it a number of times for my former students back in New York.

It took a lot of coaxing, but I was able to convince Odu to let me bake a few things about four days in. And I have to say that arrangement worked out splendidly. The memories we made while sharing the spacious, marble countertop chef's gallery helped bring us a little bit closer. For I watched Odu in an environment where he could be himself; it made me feel special when I watch him working that newfound hobby of his. But the best moments were when we tasted each other's creations behind our backs; I even caught Odu taking a lick of buttercream icing off a cake with his finger!

Those moments really made my day, so I was kind of disappointed when Odu said that. "Are you sure?" I asked with a small hint of worry, "I don't want you to get overwhelmed."

"I won't sweet one, I just want tonight to be memorable for us both." My husband stated.

"Every day is special when I'm with you love bug." I told him wholeheartedly.

The corners of Odu's mouth seemed to lift to the middle of his cheeks, while his almond shaped eyes squinted so much that they almost looked closed. That heart fluttering facial expression matched perfectly with the enamored reverberation I heard coming from deep within his chest.

It still rumbled steadily as my husband tilted his head down. He then slowly placed his lips on both my shut eye lids tenderly, before nuzzling the left side of my face and neck in the same manner. Soon he brought his head back up to stare down into my very soul for a few minutes before finally speaking.

"Is there anything in particular you wish for dinner?" Odu asked, though it sounded more like a whisper to me.

I responded with a hum, while pressing my pink lips together to think. Then I smiled, "Well… those spinach puffs you made me for a snack that one time would be good… and maybe some fried pickles, grapes, blueberries, and sliced oranges?"

"As you command." Odu said cheekily with a wink, "But what about for dessert?"

I immediately said, "How about some of that yummy homemade yogurt with cookie and brownie crumbles?"

"Perfect." Odu approved, before getting off the bed and starting for the kitchen.

"Odu wait!" I gasped as I hurryingly crawled to the left edge of the bed. But it did the trick for the blue Battlemaster stopped, with one foot through the doorway, to look at me over his right shoulder. "Do you have an outfit request for me?" I asked him, a little flirtatiously I might add.

That prompted Odu to make a sideways smile, almost looking like a smirk from where I sat, "Just put on whatever makes you feel beautiful sweet Alice." He said simply, before proceeding though the door less, circular entryway.

"Whatever makes me feel beautiful huh?" I thought, tapping my chin with a single finger.

Odu wasn't the type of male who would proclaim what he really desires to the entire world. Which is the exact opposite of what perhaps Chaor would do, and that kind of behavior was much too bold for someone like Maxxor. That seems to be the unsaid rule of this little bedroom game Odu seems to enjoy playing with me. My Danian Battlemaster keeps me guessing and wondering until I was underneath his hefty form and he's loaming down at he with an alluring gaze; that's when it was too late. While it's fun for everyone involved, its more maddening for me specifically, because I can never tell what his next move is going to be or even when he plans to do it.

That Bathax is a wild card for sure.

It can equally be said when Odu is 'in the mood' and he's speaking. My husband can say one thing when he really means something else; I strongly believe that was the case in this instance. For the moment I saw that slight twinkle of mild lust cross the surface of his red windows, I could tell it was the start of a whole different ballgame.

"I guess tonight is a good time as any to break out the lingerie!" I murmured quietly before producing a tiny giggle, while making my cheeks flare a light shade of pink in the process.

I think I'm always going to be a little bashful about wearing something that shows more skin, no matter how influential my five future husband's may be behind closed doors. But I'm still young, barely in my early twenty's, so who knows? There may still be a powerful seductress buried inside me yet.

I hopped off, then rounded the curve of the bed, before scampering over to the wooden wardrobe. Then I quickly took hold of the massive closets first set of antique brass handles, to pull it open to peer inside. I did the same process with the next two rows since I wasn't told exactly which one Odu's lingerie was in. But soon I found just what I was looking for in the very bottom, right drawer.

The familiar white box looked like it hadn't been touched in weeks, even the blue satin ribbon was still in a taut bow. Its edges were so clean and smudge less that I was starting to think that Odu wasn't the one who put in here, but another Danian who helped in the Love Nests construction. That would explain the rustling noises I heard coming from the wardrobe, when I was 'conveniently' out of the room while I was bathing (hence the air quotes).

He too must have wanted to find out, and very badly I'd say! But Odu must not have been looking too hard, because it would appear that he never succeeded. Still it's humorous to think about, wouldn't you say my friend?

I then retrieved the said white box after a moment of giggling about the mental image, before closing the draw back up and waltzed right into the bathroom.

Knowing that dinner was still several hours away as it would take a while for Odu to get everything ready, I decided to take my time in preening myself. Starting with, you guessed it, another bath.

I went over and placed the box on the sink counter for now, afterwards I immediately made my way over to the head of the bath and kneeled so it would be easier for me to reach the a-cross handles. But it turns out they were lower along the sides of the blue pebble lined tub then I realized, because I about fell right in when I slightly lost my balance!

Thankfully that didn't happen and I was able to get ahold of the one that controlled the hot water after a minute. After I give the one handle two good cranks, I heard the distinct gurgling sound before crystal clear water began spilling into the Danian sized pool of a tub.

With the splashes echoing on the bathroom's rocky walls, I took that opportunity to go over to the three, tan stone lined shelves to see if any of the soaps scents interested me. Even after two weeks' worth of soaks, there was still plenty of products left at my disposal, it didn't even looked like Odu and I made a dent in the stock. Each of the in-wall units had four shelves and everyone seemed to be calling my name, including the one that held the plush towels. It took me a lot longer to pick a bath wash, since everyone sounded lovely to me.

But in the end I chose a scent that Antonio and Francesca had for me in their pile of wedding presents: blueberry pomegranate lather for the soap, along with a bottle of shampoo and conditioner that had the same ingredients. And instead of using any more flowers to give the room some aroma, I wanted to save what remained for when I came back, I decided to light a few candles that the older Italian couple had also gave me. The trio candle set smelled like salted caramel; who wouldn't like that!?

"Mmmm… these are making me even hungrier!" I told myself, after blowing out the used match.

After properly disposing the tiny, blackened stick, I stationed the three candles (now sitting atop a mini silver tray) right close to where I would be sitting. Enabling me to blow them out when I got out of the tub. I also put the dark blue tinted Bath & Body Works bottle and two taller ones next to it, so they were at arm's reach.

By then the warm water was now beginning to cover the in-bath seats, making it the perfect level to go in. I quickly slipped out of my blue tea length night dress, leaving it pooled on the floor where I left it and carefully stepped right in.

I couldn't help but breathe out a content sigh as I sank my body down into the water; every time I got into a bath it felt like an eternity since the last. But I only got to thoroughly enjoy this one once I tuned the water off. When I did, I scooted back over to the very same spot Odu put me our first day in the Love Nest, to silently relish the sensation of my muscles relaxing from the steaming liquid that submerged everything below my shoulder's.

After what I felt was an hour just sitting there, I blinked out of my zoning state to clear out any sleepiness from my vision, before pushing myself off the edge of the tubs seats so I could actually get all of my hair wet. I didn't go too far, barely a step away, then I hopped back onto the spot to ring my waist length hair out while I was out of the water. After I squeezed my now soaking blonde locks a couple times (because I didn't want to totally dry it out), I poured out a good dollop of both light and dark shades of shampoo and conditioner.

When I was certain every strand was lathered, I thereby continued with my sprucing up by scrubbing myself clean of any existing dirt from head to toe with a cream colored sponge (that was already tub side), soaked with the blueberry pomegranate soap. The unusual smelling product seemed to mix in with the cloud of steam that had gathered during my bath, and it was all around heavenly.

"Ah, perfect." I whispered once more to myself, "Now I'll rinse off so I can start on the real makeover…"

After freeing my entire body of any white suds, put all of the products away, and started draining the tub, I stepped out of the cooler liquid to stand atop the bathrooms earthly toned floor. The rocks making up the flooring was kind of sweaty from the heat of the bath water, but it wasn't enough to make it hazardous to walk on. Still I stepped lightly as I thereby made my way over to the sink, while drying myself with an oversized brown towel at the same time.

When I came to a stop in front of the foggy, butterfly shaped mirror, I there by wrapped the bathroom linen around me after my skin was good and scrubbed to ward off any chill. After I cleaned the mirror off with my palm, the same hand instinctively went for the oak back, mason pearson brush sitting there on the counter.

I felt a wave of appreciation as I ran my locks through with the brush, for these types of luxury items are hardly ever seen in Mouth Pillar. But somehow Odu was able to obtain a five piece hair brush set for I alone to use. Plus these were stunning, each wooden portion of the combs were mindfully glossed and sanded, not to mention the beautiful carvings tooled into all the handles. It makes me wonder where in Perim they were originally from; but the most likely place would have to be the Overworld. For trees were scares in the Underworld and on Mipedian lands.

Still it was a thoughtful gift and I've thanked Odu numerous times for the sweet gesture.

Once I made a couple more sweeps with the brush to insure no water droplets was left behind, I sat it back down. Then I caught myself staring hard into the mirror, because I didn't have a clue about what exactly I wanted to do with my damp/wavy hair!

I racked my brain for about five minutes trying to come up with different hair styles; then an idea struck me like a lightning bolt… A fish tail braid would be perfect!

"Huh… I thought I smelled something wonderful."

I about jumped out of my skin when I heard that voice from out of nowhere, startling me enough to look over at the bathrooms entryway. When I did I saw none other than Odu, who had the world's biggest smirk on his face.

I was so focused on looking at my own reflection that I didn't even hear him come in.

"Cothica, Odu don't do that!" I scolded, my right hand currently placed over my quickened heart, "I still can't believe someone has big as you can move so quietly!"

My husband chuckled at the statement, "Sorry Alice, couldn't resist."

"You always say that." I informed him with a kind tone, before getting to the point of his sudden appearance, "What are you doing in here anyway love bug? Shouldn't you still be in the kitchen?"

"I just wanted to check in on you…" The blue Battlemaster started, as he began stepping over to me, "to see how you were doing."

But I could see right through him, "Or is it really because you wanted to see me in nothing but a towel?" I asked him point blank, my mouth forming its own smug look.

"Now, you don't honestly think I'm that perverted do you?"

"Previous situations have told me otherwise love bug."

Odu's red eyes then sparked with deviousness; we both knew I had him on that one.

"Your becoming quite the shifty little woman aren't you?" My husband stated, not even remotely sounding like a question as his upper arms snaked around my linen covered waist, after finally coming within mere inches from me.

"You just have that effect on me Odu." I whispered back softly, but still smiling before rising on my tip toes to place yet another kiss on his lips.

I heard a deep, pleased rumbling as I pulled away and when I opened my eyes again, there was that familiar adorning smile on his exoskeleton face, "Yes, I wanted to see you half naked before you got dressed." The blue Danian admitted at last, "And I only knew you were after I got a whiff of hot water."

"Now that wasn't so hard was it?" I told him tenderly, but a tad sassily too.

"You just have that effect on me." Odu repeated.

I smiled wholeheartedly, "You're really just a big old softy aren't you love bug?" I asked, but I made it sound more like a statement and not a question, which never needed an answer to begin with, "So what's the status on dinner?"

"Well for starters, the spinach puffs are just about done in the oven, but I've thought about adding another item to the menu." Odu informed.

"Really, what?" I asked, rather curious now.

"It dawned on me as I was rolling out the crust that the pastries are more of a side item then the main course, and that lead me to consider a tad more protein." Odu continued.

"I thought Danian's don't eat meat." I voiced.

"We don't." Odu clarified, "But I was mostly talking about for your eating pleasure."

I felt my body get toasty when he said 'pleasure', for I could have sworn his voice dip down lower, to become almost husky-like. I was able to keep my cool through, "And what were you thinking master chef?" I questioned coyly.

"How does salmon sound?"

"Oh that sounds lovely! Can I have it grilled with just a hint of lemon and herbs?"

"Of course you may sweet one."

I then started lightly hopping on the balls of my feet while still in my husband's gentle embrace, "Now I'm getting really excited!" I gushed, no one could have wiped the grin I had on my face.

"Like I told you my sweet Alice…" Odu started, then pausing to give me an all-around sincere expression, "I would do anything to see you smile."

No matter how many times I hear him say that, I never seem to get tired of it. I hummed and gave my Battlemaster husband a tender caressing on his left cheek, as another form of an endearing contact.

We again gazed at each other for a while, before Odu broke the spell by bringing his head down to plant his lips on my brow, "Take all the time in the world getting ready." He whispered, the warm entrance to his stiff-lipped mouth tickled my skin, "And now that I've seen your pretty face, I won't barge in on you again."

"You better not!" I sang, while poking his chest playfully with my baby blue polished fingernail.

"I'll let you know when dinners getting close."

Those were Odu's parting words, even giving me a cheeky wink before turning fully around and ultimately walking out of the aired out bathroom. Returning to the kitchen area that laid directly across the Love Nests front room.

"I can't believe I'm saying this…" I thought, wordlessly smiling in the direction he went, then pivoting back to the mirror a second later, "But I'm going to miss those small frights when I leave tomorrow."

I know it's probably a weird thing for someone to say, but it kind of gives me a sense of comfort when Odu pops in on me. That's how I know he's never too far away and that he'll be right there in an instant should I need him for any reason. But now was not the time for day dreaming; if my husband said the spinach puffs were about ready then it wouldn't be much longer until the rest of the meal was also.

I've already been given a head start though, thanks to Odu's exquisite timing, my naturally wavy hair was now about completely dry. Leaving me free to begin weaving the fish tail braid.

Typically this type of hair style was next to impossible for someone to do on their own hair, especially without any assistance. Luckily I had the motivation to practice doing it at home, after it became widely popular in New York that one spring season. The hardest part was getting it started, but I once read a blog by a well-known stylist that pulling it back into a pony tail first keeps your hair pinned and cooperative.

And that's exactly what I did in this instance, using a simple black elastic, I tied my locks up in a low pony (it was so low it about touched the back of my neck), while leaving my bangs be. Then I started the long braiding process, using a classy crisscross technique.

Surprisingly the normally complicated braid didn't take near as long to make as I originally thought, since I hadn't attempted doing a fish tail an at least a year. But after putting in all those hours of doing one… some things you just never forget.

"Very pretty." I marveled, silently applauding my skills while I scanned the entire finished product in the butterfly shaped mirror. I then tied off the cute look with a clear band, which was underneath a thin, ocean blue bow.

Once I carefully cut the black elastic in two with a pair of scissors, which is what you're supposed to do once the fish tail braid is completed, I let it fall back over my right shoulder to lay against my back. I was happy when I saw the tail end of the braid was straight and not crooked like when you're doing a side version. I also never noticed just how thick my hair had become until I had it in this style, and I was genuinely taken aback.

But then again if these Perim made beauty products can work wonders on my skin and hair shine, why not volume? Plus I've discovered my blond hair was starting to get pretty long too. Before I left Earth my hair length was only at the middle of my back and my bangs were at my left shoulder, now my hair was about at my hips and my grown out bangs must have had to be three inches longer than they were before. I'm going to have to think about getting a haircut soon!

"I haven't had such long hair since I was nine…" I reminisced, while mindlessly plucking at the bushy end of my hair.

It didn't take me long to move on from my childhood memories. I needed to get started on my makeup; because that mouthwatering scent of lemon and parsley floating in from the other room was a tall tell sign that dinner time was getting nearer.

I then reached underneath the sink and had my ocean colored makeup bag (which was made out of this burlap material) atop the counter a moment later. Afterwards I started pulling out all the makeup I would be needing. Including some fun, extra facial stuff.

Before I had put on some foundation, a light brushing of light pink blush, and delicate powder, I had rubbed on some scented moisturizer from a palm sized glass jar. This lotion-like product was also a gift, but strictly from Illexia.

Because the female Elder's sensitive inner skin was constantly exposed, it leaves it constantly vulnerable to flaking and drying out. So one of her thoughtful children created this creamy, blue tinted moisturizer to combat it. I've even heard that it was very exclusive to Illexia, meaning that she was the only one who could own the stuff since the ingredients used to make it are hard to find.

So needless to say I was shocked when she had let me have some of her stock so willingly, and I've mentioned that when Odu and I join her for lunch. But that didn't seem to concern Illexia at all; going on to explain that there was still plenty for someone else to have, even after she use a drop during her morning, afternoon, and evening routines!

I caught a light whiff of orchid and maybe even vanilla as I spread it all over the blemishes skin of my face, as well as my entire neck. It was obvious to see just how much someone would like to have even a dollop of this lotion; it was so light and airy that it was absorbed in a matter of seconds! I had thought about putting some on my shoulders and arms too, but I was only given a sample sized jar and I didn't want to go through it that fast.

So before I started on my makeup, I popped the clear lid back on and returned it to my seashell and pearl detailed cosmetic bag.

After I had dabbed the powder on my face, I proceeded with my eyes. While I had no way to replicate the winged face painting Gregan did for my wedding/crowning ceremony, I still wanted to do something along those lines. That's when I remembered the bold new eye shadow crayon that had purchased, just when it debuted on Walgreens shelves before I moved. I had bought this stunning aqua color (which I was using right now) along with several other colors like bronze, silver, glittery white, and even a couple brighter ones such as cobalt for when I want to stand out.

Those eye shadow crayons were about the only things I got that weren't on sale when I made at all day shopping trip around the Big Apple. But I liked them, so I was willing to pay the full price.

The aqua color may not have matched my baby blue eyes, they still complimented each other well. After all, the natural sea is never one shade wherever you go in the world either. Plus the right amount of shimmer the makeup crayon had was enough without looking like I just stepped through a glitter storm.

Next came the eye liner (making a 'double flick' design with it), followed by mascara.

When I finished, I leaned into the mirror to give my new eye wings a quick once-over, I discovered my all around look seemed almost… kittenish is appearance. While the black from both the liner and mascara did make my normally innocent orbs more dramatic, I didn't draw the 'flicks' of the wings as broad or long as they regularly would be.

Short but sweet, and that's exactly what I intended.

And to stick with that playful/flirty subject matter, I then decided to take out my eyelash curler to give my tiny hairs the little Curly Q. I hardly ever used the said beauty utensil, evident by how shiny it still was, because my lashes were already long enough. But Odu was just as important to me as Maxxor and Chaor, and he deserved to see me looking my best!

"Cute." I whispered, tilting my head back and forth to give my newly preened eyes a 180 degree inspection.

When I was satisfied with my work, I put my eyelash curler back in my cosmetic back, before starting to dig out my numerous arsenal of lip glosses, including lips sticks, and placing them on the counter as it was harder for me to see the color selection in the darkness of the seashell printed bag.

The main reason why I had so much was because of precautions I was taking previously before coming to Mount Pillar for two weeks. I wasn't sure what would already be here, and it was the same situation with the bath stuff. Now don't go start thinking I didn't trust Odu enough to not have any basic beauty essentials waiting for me; I've just always been a pre-planner… or careful however you wish to say it.

Since I wanted my eyes to be the focal point, my lip color needed to be subtle, and that meant rosy reds were out. So I put those away. It was the same story for dark pinks, thinking they might clash with the eye shadow.

The three that remained were all natural pinks, which were perfect. And when my eyes landed on one in particular, I was sold.

It was such a muted pink that it about blended right with the pink of my lips, but that it what it's supposed to do, for it was known as a 'whisper' color. That meant that it only gave a faint hint of color when it was applied instead of covering my entire lip in one consistent shade like most lip sticks do. Still I could imagine my Baby Girl pink lip product being a delicate touch on any woman's features.

Now that my facial do over was completed, it was at last time to open up the white box and get dressed… if you could call it that!

"Oooooooooh… how pretty!" I silently marveled, smiling at my reflection with satisfaction while taking in my all around look in the bathrooms all-seeing butterfly.

My Victoria Secret of choice this time was called a babydoll, which is similar to a charmeuse, however this type of lingerie was a bit more… flirtatious in nature. I wouldn't call it a two piece swim suit (because it's obviously not), though at the same time that form of style comes to mind. The top was the part of the babydoll that had really caught my attention while I was out shopping; the portion that covers and highlights my breasts was detailed in this beautiful embroidered wave pattern. The stitching was also small, giving the entire appearance an abstract vibe. But the bodice wasn't the only part of the top I liked, it was also the 'peak-a-boo' front, which had cute little ruffles along the edges that started from the opened front (underneath a quarter sized flower that rested in the middle of my chest) and the swooped back the was long enough to halfway cover my butt. The babydolls 'curtain' was made of a see-through material, including the ruffles and flower, which enables anyone to get a glimpse at my abdominal region from any side. The straps of the baby doll was soft, even as it supported everything, making me almost forget that it was thinly cut silk. Even the lingerie's matching tanga panties were also lined in the same material.

"I could almost live in this…" I brawled, as I ran my fingers along the detailed top and girlish ruffles of the peek-a-boo.

Even though I was starting to become more comfortable in my own skin, as per Maxxor's wishes, I wasn't ready to strut around Perim in provocative clothing just yet. Of course I was willing to do so for Chaor, but that time doesn't count because it was in a private setting. With a babydoll though I can dip my foot into it without diving all the way in… that's what's going to give me the edge tonight.

Unfortunately, that was when the uncertainty started:

My first thought was to change back to what I was wearing before; Odu hasn't seen me yet, maybe I can change back really fast…

But I've had this little scheme in my head for several days and I'll be going away soon, I can't back out now!...

But then again, what if I can't be the copycat I want to be?

"Dinner is ready sweet one!"

The second I heard Odu's familiar warmed voice ring out from the front room, I immediately felt a smile start to grow. He can always do stuff like that; giving me confidence in ways that no other male (human or otherwise) has been able to do. Bravery is a quality I didn't have at first, but after spending time with my Battlemaster, I was starting to see that I always had been.

I just needed to find the right motivation.

"Ok… you can do this Alice… Just act natural." I whispered, giving myself a gentle pep talking. Then I felt a slight change in my demeanor, before calling out "I'll be right out!" In an alluring tone.

Now that I finally had my nerves up, I proceeded to strut out into the front room, while Odu was doing the same thing. However he didn't seem to even notice that I had entered, for my husband was more engrossed on keeping the impressively loaded, and might I say finer than average, tin tray level.

Once my wishful baby blue eyes were glued to Odu they remained on him, even as he carefully walked from the kitchen archway to the near foot of the bed. And just as the bottom of the semi-shiny carrier came in contact with the surface of the blue comforter, I was quickly hit by a warm and inviting smell. One that can only come from a home cooked dinner. The gourmet spread consisted of all of the options I requested to the chef (minus the dessert), along with the surprisingly thick salmon fillet, a bowl of freshly unshelled walnuts, an unopened bottle of grapefruit juice and two simple drinking glasses.

My stomach would have undoubtingly gave me away if I hadn't suppressed it enough!

"Whenever you're ready swe-" Odu started to call out, as he must have believed I was still in the bathroom. But then his breathing hitched when he at last turned in my direction… and saw what I was wearing. He looked stunned for a few seconds, and then before you could snap, his bug-like face turning into that of the unknowing motive Danian with that delicious seducers smile.

"Alice… my sweet one…" Odu started, his voice getting huskier with every syllable as he began drawing closer, even those beady red orbs of his were brimming with mild lust, "Is that what I think it is?"

"Let the games begin…" I inwardly purred.

I got his attention, now I had to do something to make myself receptive to his advances… I got it!

I proceeded to set the mood by slowly swaying my hips back and forth, and I mean slowly, similar to if Odu was watching me in slow motion. "I just knew you'd approve of this outfit choice…" I smirked at him, my voice sounding like it was trying to giggle, but it truth it was humming while my fingertips rose from my fleshy thighs to feather kiss key places on my body as I bend my right knee forward slightly, "You've been looking for it for days, have you not?"

I saw the corners of Odu's mouth twitch, "You knew what I was doing… such a cleaver little mate you are." He audibly applauded, now steps away from closing in on me. At the same time my husabnds uncharacteristically avid right hand started extending forward, most likely to grasp and pull me closer to his chest.

But I wasn't going to allow him.

I stepped backwards casually, away from his grasp before my husband even had a chance to touch me. Which in turn made Odu halt all at once and blink rather dumbly; I could tell he wasn't expecting that.

I however remained unfazed, for everything was going exactly as planned. "Uh uh uh Odu…" I told him, playfully wagging my finger in front of me, "Let's not get ahead of ourselves. I'd hate for our fun to end this soon…"

I saw my husband's left brow rise in a puzzled expression, "Just what are you planning my delicious little Alice?" He asked me bluntly, My Battlemasters voice actually starting to sound serious since he's seen me in my babydoll.

"Who me? Why I'm not planning anything… honey." I returned nonchalantly, making it appear like I honestly didn't know what he was talking about, "I just didn't want anything to get out of hand before we eat that lovely meal you've made. And since we're on that subject; I'd like to go have a bite myself!"

During the past two weeks I've endured countless forms of teasing from Odu, but tonight I've finally gotten enough courage to give him a tasted of his own medicine. And I must say its working like a charm. I could feel Odu's wide eyes dogging me from the moment I tiptoed around his bulky form, making sure to add an amorous sashay into the action, which made my hips pop out a little more than usual, until I sat down on the waiting bed.

It was evident that my husband was rather flabbergasted by my drastic change in personality, which was to be expected. That was the plan though. I wanted Odu to get an insight into how I felt after we came to the Love Nest for the first time; confusion, impatience, yearning… Shall I continue? Plus I could already see a mixture of those very same emotions bubbling up on his face as I glanced at him out of my right vision.

Although there was slight irritation too; as he's not used to being dismissed in this fashion.

"He better learn to…" I sang in my head, while giving him my best assertive wink as I was taking my first bite of a steamy spinach puff.

If Odu didn't know what I was doing before, it certainly seemed to dawn on him now. For it was like a light bulb had been turned on in his head and it illuminated brightly in his glowing eyes; creating the perfect backdrop for the increasing predatory gaze. It reminded me a lot of how Chaor looked at me when I was in the body stocking. However Odu's appeared to be more of an excitement response and not hunger driven, as he enjoyed a good challenge.

And oh what a challenge I made for him!

For not once throughout dinner did I let him get within an arm's length of me; as he had not two but four arms that I needed to keep a close eye on. Making me secretly grin victoriously to see Odu getting desperate from the reality of me being so close, yet so far. What really got him squirming though was when I started acting like a real life harpy woman; excruciatingly tormenting him with my body and my wordless insinuations. Such as gradually licking my fingers clean in plain view, as well as 'unwittingly' skimming a part of my body against his. Mostly being my foot or the side of my leg.

Now I understood why Odu enjoyed teasing me so much, it was a lot of fun. But only when you weren't on the receiving end!

In fact I was having such a good time with it, that I wasn't even aware as to how fed up Odu had become. And it must have reached its boiling point; because as I was barely pulling down the edge of the babydoll's bodice (which was conveniently over my left breast) with my pinkies fingernail…

"That's enough of that you little shrew!"

Odu's sudden blare startled me, but somehow I remained relaxed, or ignorant in his case.

"Now Odu…" I cooed, keeping my tone steady despite his obvious agitation, "It's very rude to call people names."

Although it would appear that NOTHING I had said even registered. Odu simply stared at me with the widest, most crazed eyes I've ever seen any male make, both pools of red were as bright as neon lights and dripping with carnal frustration. That coupled with his hot and heavy breathing made him seem more like an animal in heat then a well-disciplined Danian.

"You think I can't see what you're doing to me you damn vixen!?" Odu proceeded to snarl.

Yes my friend; apparently Perim's curse words are the same as Earth's and I can candidly say I was blindsided by that.

"Odu!" I gasped, no longer acting, as I reeled back enough to where I had one foot off the bed, "That was uncalled for!"

Needless to say I was greatly offended at that moment, because I've never been called anything like that… EVER. But just as I was about to call Odu out on it, the bitter emotion disappeared when it dawned on me that I had fulfilled what I had set out to do. Although instead of feeling proud, I felt a swing of regret, because I had done exactly what Odu did during the first few days of our honeymoon, and that was precisely what I was trying not to do!

Before I could apologies for my own behavior I paused, as the peculiar sight before me demanded I do otherwise.

My Danian Battlemaster was still heaving of course, but it was less erratic. However what amazed me the most was the widening smile that implied he was… aroused? That couldn't be, he seemed so put off before!

But it was true. As I silently gazed at him a moment longer he flashed a small, almost insignificant, smirk and a wink that seemed more like a twitch of the right eye.

"He wants me to keep going…" I surmised, signing with relief at first. Then smirked when I decided to humor him, "Wants wrong honey?" I sweetly snickered, continuing to move off and walking backwards around the curve of the bed with a gradual swing of my hips, "Aren't you enjoying this?"

Seconds before he spoke, Odu dropped down to all four arms (making the in ground mattress bounce from the harsh jolt) and all but crawled along the boundary of the massive blue bed after me, "No, I'm not." Odu rumbled/growled, his squinty orbs fixated on my scantily clothed form.

"Really?... Now that's interesting…" I responded. Then my hum then about turned into a full on laugh when Odu made a hasty swap to try and grab my leg. "Oooooo, you're being quite earnest this evening honey bee." I taunted, after taking shelter behind the soft mound of pillows at the head of the bed.

It wasn't until that moment did I really take in Odu's current position. He looked so much like a proper Earthly bug as he continued to persistently pursue me on his hands and feet, even though it was awfully slowly. The blue Battlemaster must have been trying to hold himself back as long as he could. But it was by the skin of his teeth; and Odu didn't even have any!

"That's because my honey comb is standing right in front of me!" Odu rumbled, growling out the last three words as he leaped at me. While the sudden bounce of the mattress jostled the five blue and white bed cushions, and disturbed the large patch of comforter were he took off.

The only reason Odu didn't catch me was because I darted out of the way at the very last minute, making him land squarely on the floor. But it was like dodging a bullet and the swift breeze that he created made me squeal when I felt it passed over the skin of my left arm. And I continued to giggle/scream (probably unnecessarily) loud as I kept my feet moving quickly around the semi-small front room. With the distinct noise of Odu crapping the surface of the rocky based floor just breaths behind me.

Fortunately for him, our small round of 'cat-and-mouse' didn't last long. For I soon slowed down, after deciding I've teased my poor husband long enough. When I did I just happened to be running straight for the wall, to the right of the entrance to the tunnel that lead out of the Love Nest.

I laughed in both excitement and suggestion during the length of time it took for my back to hit smoothed stone fortified façade, and when I did, Odu's face was already right there with all four of his hands already planted on each side of me. Seriously he slammed them down so hard I'm positive he's left defined hand prints on the rocky surface!

We both stood their somewhat breathless for a minute, while also becoming aware that my pale skin was lightly coated with sweat by my earlier effort's.

"Now I have you my vixen…" My husband finally stated, rather smugly with his ogling eyes inches from my own.

"It's about time honey…" I breathed, leaning closer marginally so that our lips almost touched, "It's not as much fun being on that side of the teasing game is it?"

This was the first time I heard him groan in approval at the utter of his new nickname, Odu must like that one too, "Not as much I admit." My husband huffed, but he was grinning from antenna-to-antenna anyway, "But feel free to do it again whenever you want. I've never experienced this kind of inner inflation… and it's becoming increasingly addicting."

"Are you sure I didn't overdo it?" I asked softly, my voice becoming more sincere as I caressed his tepid chest gently, "Because I promise I didn't mean to."

"I know you didn't sweet one." Odu murmured in the same reassuring and heartwarming tone that I love listening to, "Besides, you did splendidly, and I kind of had it coming. So don't worry about me my sweet Alice, I'm a big male, I can take whatever you throw at me."

I raised my brow in interest, "Is that right?" I asked, a bit cheekily, "Than lets test that audacity shall we?"

That's when I brought my somewhat surprised Danian head down lower by wrapping my arms around his neck, to give him a passion filled kiss. Odu's mouth was molded different then say a quote-on-quote 'human' faced creature. But as I lapped at different places and wrestled with his tongue a little bit, I began to appreciate the decadent, sugary taste that his mouth provided. Which in turn caused me to become mildly intoxicated. I immediately tighten my hold around his neck, bring him that much closer as he too lovingly touched my body with his lower appendages, while his upper ones stayed put to keep him balanced.

"Mmmmmmm…" I moaned into my husband's opening, at the same time Odu voiced his own appreciation. After a moment longer of savoring, I somewhat unwillingly pulled my painted pink lips' away, so I could take in some fresh air into my tried lungs.

"What would you desire of me now… my vixen?" My husband said lowly, making his normally grainy voice smooth as velvet.

I was becoming quite turned on by my new epithet; I was beginning to like it a lot. Especially when it was during a steamy moment like this one.

"Hmmmmm... Well I'm curious to see just how far I can push you …" I brawled, my baby blues looking him up and down discreetly, "And I'd like to start at the source."

Odu was nobody's fool, he knew full well what I was hinting, evident by his red eyes popping wider, while he blurted out an involuntary groan.

"But I need you to tell me you want it too love bug." I whispered into his quaking lips as my hands started pushing into his upper, then lower regions of his rippling chest. That way he could somewhat feel the suggesting circles I was creating.

His heartbeat may not had been as easy to find, but I could swear I felt Odu's pulse strengthen considerably underneath my hands as well as his body temperature, which was hotter than before. "Y-Yes…!" Odu moaned, after he was able to get his brain working again, "I-I want to know… just now it feels…"

I grinned in response, "Good…" I purred, imagining my voice still echoing on the surrounding walls, even as my pink lips trailed a slow line to the top of his defined abs, "Now be a good boy and hold still..."

Whether it was the warmth of my breath creeping closer to most sensitive region of his body I can't say, but just as my mouth came to the top of his… crotch… that's when Odu's breathing turned into needy pants while his form quivered from head-to-toe.

The physical demonstration of his need was enough to cause my womanhood to ache within me and I hadn't even gotten to the best part yet! But I soon would be, for my lips came to the destination I've been striving for this entire evening.

Now came the task of… 'feeling him up'in a manner of speaking, so that his manhood would join the party. I've seen Odu do it plenty of times during the calmer moments of our love making; except he was stronger than I was and I was secretly worried that it may take me longer to cajole it.

But that's what elbow grease is for, right?

While pushing my palms into his blue exoskeleton as hard as I could (without actually moving him), I trailed a swirling line from both sides of his hips towards the center. I felt my Danian husband's inner temperature skyrocketing ever higher by the time I was inches from the destination, of which I felt getting harder underneath his outer shell.

"Come out, come out, wherever you are…" I sang in a hushed tone, as I proceeded to tenderly message his private region without a second's hesitation.

At that point I was glad that Odu and I had the wall to support us, for my said husband's knees would have most certainly given away right from beneath him. That is if he wasn't digging his fingers so far into the structure, and with such force his paling knuckles were taut. "Come out… Come out… COTHICA!" He puffed out, grunting in rhythm of my strokes. Seems his frantic enough to order so own manhood!

But it did the trick, because the said long erection slowly unfurled before my very eyes.

Odu's brain and his penis must have shared some mysterious link, fueled by the desire that continued to grow. For the enlarged blue behemoth appeared twice as larger than normal, as the 'body' of it gradually wormed its way out of its containment. It was that enflamed. The sight that laid before me made what was left of my innocent mind fade from this place, causing me to almost get woozy and lean further out to rest my head against the still wall.

While my beet red face showed my mild embarrassment, I was also felt a wave of gratification.

"Wow… did I do this?" I thought, my lips curling back into a Cesar cat grin, "Boy am I good!"

"Are you proud of what you've done my vixen?" My husband's voice groaned, prompting me to flick my slightly tired baby blues' up at him, while he continued to loom over my crouching form with his finger's still buried in Mouth Pillars soil, "You should be… for this is your handiwork… and you better plan on taking care of it…"

During the impromptu intermission, what remained of Odu's foot long manhood had time to (finally) fully unwind from its constricting entanglement. And it seemed to be equally as glad as my panting husband; I could see the pulse that was happening just beneath its fleshy blue covering from across the room and it was ready-and-waiting for what came next.

If a penis could speak, I imagine Odu's would be screaming 'Come to me my mistress, I'm ready when you are!' As the glistening, bulged tip seemed to be reaching for me desperately.

I smiled sweetly, much to Odu's chagrin/fervor, "Oh I plan on, 'taking care of it' honey…" I informed him, my more experienced hands taking ahold of his hefty erection while I kept my eyes locked with his, "After all… you haven't left things unfinished either, have you?"

My husband immediately threw his head back and grunted with ecstasy at the mere touch, "Alice...! Please…!" He begged, his boiling tempered chest arching.

Odu may not had been wildly thrashing around, but I knew he was losing against the fight against his own primal desires within. I heard the faint pops of his knuckles tightening even more above me, trying with all his might to keep his two sets of hands off me a few moments more. Even his feet have somehow wore two deep holes in the floor to prevent his massive body from pushing me against the wall and crushing me from his mounting desire; I can't even tell you when that happened!

No more games; it's time to get down to business.

I put all of my attention back on Odu's erection that was now in my hands, and while using less amounts of pressure, I massaged the soft skin-like surface as lovingly and affectionately as my husband had treated me. Putting all my heart into the action, starting from the base and slowly creeping my way up. Then when I got to the moist tip, I worked my way back down again in the same manner. Not to tease; but to be sure I showed him how much these last two weeks have meant to me.

My efforts were returned in kind from both Odu and his penis; which I'm convinced has a mind of its own. The thick male extension nudged and throbbed as I went through the tender process, as if to make curtain not a speck of its blue surface went unhandled. While Odu himself wasn't shy about voicing his own approval about the treatment he was receiving…

"Ohhhhhhhhhhhh… Ah-Alice!" My Battlemaster groaned with the biggest and loopiest smile plastered on his bug-like face, "This bliss you're giving me… it tastes so good…C-Cothica… I'm in heaven!"

I smiled to myself, while vaguely aware of his hips swinging forward-and-back from the beat of my hand strokes, "Do you like this love bug?" I whispered, my lips coming dangerously close to his manhood's tip as I went on with my hands motions, "If you do, then you better tell me…"

In the time it took for me to brush the edge of my tongue on the leaking tip, Odu's already needy breaths turned hot and heavy, "Ha… H-ah… Y-Yes… My-My sweet one…" Odu continued to rumble, while his fluttering eyelids indicates his red orbs are rolling, "Keep going…It's so close!"

He didn't need to tell me what 'it' was, for I felt myself getting close to euphoria too. All the sounds and exclamations Odu was saying was driving me haywire; my body temperature has steadily climbed higher throughout this whole… 'foreplay game' and my mind was in a complete fog from lust.

"Odu…" I breathed, before opening my lips as wide as they would go.

Then, while being mindful of its size, I pushed in what I could of the manhood's thick head. However, because it was already so hard and expanded (in both sets of directions), I bet you I wasn't even able to fit in one inch of the penis's tip and even then it was a tight squeeze. Though I was used to that by now, after all, Cothica himself has already warned me that all of my future husbands would be that way. So I had to make do with what I was able, softly circling it with my eager tongue, along with wholeheartedly caressing what was left.

Plus Odu seemed to be very grateful for my valiant endeavor; he was savoring every single second of my procedure with frantic jerks in an attempted to nudge my head deeper into his crotch. But I hardly noticed, because pleasuring my Battlemaster husband until he was sent over the edge was my main focus in that moment and wouldn't allow anything to break my concentration.

Except it would be, thanks to the base of my fishtail braid being unexpectedly yanked.

I opened my mouth (letting the hard erection go at the same time) to let out a startled squeak when I felt the firm tug. It didn't hurt, but the action surprised me a bit.

With the feeling of the large palmed grip remaining in my blond hair, I blinked several times to clear my vision. When did I found myself face-to-face with none other than Odu, whose red eyes danced with such a deep, heartfelt love that I could call it adoration.

"That's enough my vixen, I wouldn't allow you to do anymore tonight." Odu told me, his tone sounding almost smug.

I became confused, "Did you not like it?" I asked, starting to wonder if I did something wrong.

"I enjoyed it very much, my sweet Alice." Odu quickly informed, thereby putting my fears to rest. Then he continued after kneeling down lower to be more at eye level with me, "But I don't want our night to end with me lying face up in the middle of our Love Nest's floor, especially with my wife in an uncomfortable looking position beside the wall."

"But I'm ok honey." I said softly, even proving it by giving him a long, slow kiss.

"(lustful moan) I know." My husband murmured after I pulled away, "But I can't let you have all the fun, now can I?"

While I was trying to make sense of what he meant, Odu already had his upper left arm (which he was able to uproot from the wall along with his other's) lopped under my thighs and proceeded to stand, while lifting me up at the same time without any strain.

I had to hold back a dreamy sigh when I was fully suspended; it's still hard not to swoon when I think of both my current and future husbands' strengths.

"No, I guess not." I said with a smile as I kept my weight level on his single muscular appendage, "I just thought it wasn't fair that I was getting all the teasing treatment and you weren't."

To tell you the truth my friend; I didn't spruce myself up, endowed my body with a babyboll and started teasing Odu to get back at him. It may had started out that way, but actually my underlining strategy was to help him experience the enjoyment of not being the one dealing them. If it came down to it and I had to choose between those two sides of the game, I'd gladly be the one that's being teased by her lover. Because it's not the thought of my body being 'played' with that gets me going, but its more about learning how hard your partner works to make it more appealing.

That's what I adore most about making love to Odu; he wants to prove just how much he desires to make each round we share to be better than the last. And all the effort he puts into each jaunt brightly shows when it's all over.

Odu gazes straight into my glittering orbs, as we were currently eye-to-eye, even at his natural level, "You are positively beautiful… my sweet, sweet Alice." He whispered, his voice full of nothing but love, "I only wish I said it more…"

"But you did honey bee." I informed him gently, before reaching out to cup my hands on both sides of his face, "Just without words."

My Danian husband then waited a moment before drawing me that much closer, so he could once again endow a tender kiss to my waiting lips.

"Please make love to me Odu… my sweet little honey bee."

The moment I breathed those words into my Battlemasters' lips, Odu hummed tenaciously. If we weren't cut off from the rest of the Tribe, I'm certain all of Mount Pillar would have heard it as strongly as a Hive Call.

"Your wish shall forever be my command, my vixen of a mate." My husband vowed.

I giggled cutely at his response at first, then it turned into full on laughter when Odu continued on, gallivanting over to the bed mindfully and with as few steps as possible before laying me down on my back against the already disturbed blue comforter.

I sighed my husband's name wishfully while Odu was carefully crawling on top on me, just as longingly as before this all started. In return Odu gave me a needlelike smile when his enamored eyes locked onto my own; not quite teasing and not lustful either.

"Let's get you out of this vexing outfit…" My Battlemaster rumbled cheekily, while his ghostly fingers had already finished curling around the edges of my silk lined panties.

Without me even guiding them, my curly lashed eyes contently slipped closed, matching the smile that spread a hair wider on my face. Then I unintentionally purred in desire, even softly wiggling my body when I felt my underwear being slowly pulled down.

"Don't take too long love bug." I warned him gently, when my lingerie bottoms hadn't reach my knees in over a full minute.

I heard my husband chuckle with slight amusement, "Sorry sweet one, force of habit." Odu stated in a loving tone, "As you've said 'two can play at this game'."

Then I opened my eyes when I felt him place a kiss my forehead, when I did I stared right into his enamored gaze. Odu's solid red eyes glowed even in the semi-dim front room of the Love Nest, "But I'm long past that phase now, and I know you are too." My husband said, his grainy voice soft, "I will make you mine starting now, and with no more interruptions. Does this please you my little vixen?"

"Yes it does honey…" I cooed, my arms snaking along the bed to rest above my head in an inviting manner, "But please hurry, or I'm going to get angry at you again."

Odu responded with a grin, a light hearted one this time, before finally leaning down and melted his lips into mine. After my blue undergarments were passed my toes and discarded on the floor, Odu's lower hands then began kneading everything on my legs between my thighs and ankles, while his upper ones were resting on the comforter underneath my arms pits. Thoughtfully keeping his body weight off me as our kiss turned heated fast, which didn't take long after his tongue was given entrance. Two pleading pushes against my teeth; that's all it took. My husband's grey muscle didn't waste any time tasting everything my mouth had to offer, even my own smaller tongue was circled and painstakingly savored.

"Mmmmmmmm…" I moaned, while my arms autonomously snaked over Odu's shoulders and stroked the bases of both his antennas with one finger.

Now it was Odu's turn to moan deeply, "I'm always going to love it when you do that." He said huskily into my lips.

Once that was said, my blue Danian's lips changed locations to the nap of my neck, causing me to again giggle at the sensation. I had thought Odu's lips no longer tickled me, but I guess some parts of my human body would always remain sensitive.

I guess my Battlemaster must have still thought my laughter was cute, because I then felt the distinct quiver of a chuckle coming from the back of his throat. But either way it did nothing to still my wiggling.

"Odu…!" I came close to whining.

As Odu's attention was primarily on kissing and touching, I had suddenly became aware of how uncomfortable the remaining piece of my outfit had become. The babydoll was never meant for comfort (unlike Maxxor's charmeuse), as it was created to appeal to a males dirtier thoughts. Although mine was simpler in design, some babydoll styles could constrict certain movements if you were in a laying down position like I was now.

Never the less the top of my blue lingerie was becoming increasingly intolerable, especially as my body temperature was steadily raising from not only our current activities, but also from earlier.

And after saying he would take me without any more delays, one would think Odu would have me stripped naked by this point. So what's going on, why isn't he-

What a minute!

"Odu…" I knowingly brawled, already on my elbows as my tone proved how irritated I had become, "You promised me!"

My said husband, who had his red eyes downward, paused from caressing my shins and lifted his chin. Showing off a smug expression as he did so. "(playful chuckle) Now Alice," He started, his lips turning into a smirk, "have you already forgotten that my words can fall flat at times like these? I have my own urges to satisfy you know."

At the start of my honeymoon in Mount Pillar, the old Alice would have dealt with this matter quietly. But I wasn't the same woman anymore, I had gained some confidence as I began to understand this new form of pleasure… and I was about to show Odu just how much I've grown.

Before Odu even had time to react, he was already lying flat on his back and staring up at me with a shocked expression as I was straddling his waist. Surprisingly I had managed to slam into his chest hard enough to knock him off balance; it's amazing what a common woman like me is capable of doing when she has her mind set on something.

"So do I honey bee." I informed him after a short silence, with my hands still glued to his heated chest. Then I demonstrated my point by rubbing my exposed womanhood up and down his erection, like I was 'riding' it. As a result I felt it coming back to life, causing me to groan impatiently when I felt a slight nudge in between my thighs, "Do I need to start taking charge of these sessions, or are you going to be the good boy I asked you to be?"

When Odu didn't answer right away, I proceeded to grind my pelvis harder into his manhood. When I did so I smiled, more to myself and not him specifically, for I felt proud of my newly discovered courage at that moment. Before I was always a follower in bed, never having enough bravery to take control of a situation if I didn't agree or like what was being done.

But you could say I've now become Odu's nemesis to his antics, because there is only so much teasing I was going to take from here on out. And my husband seems to have heard that message loud and clear…

"No my vixen…" Odu answered, his voice groaning so deeply from the firm stimulation I continued to give him that he could have been growling, "Your honey bee will behave for you now."

I looked down at the panting male critically, not quite believing him at first. When I did though, I saw nothing but truth in his seemingly glowing red eyes. He may fib about certain things, but when it came down to it I know Odu would never lie to me.

"Good boy…" I whispered, tugging wantonly at the bodice of my sweat soaked babydoll after ceasing from rubbing myself on him, "Now you better hurry and come get your treat."

Odu simply grinned, before snapping his arms around me and dragging me down closer to him. I laughed at the foreseen maneuver, but it didn't last long because I was silenced by a sugar coated kiss.

The following minutes left my mind in a haze; for after teasing each other for such a long time it was exciting to move along to the best part. My Battlemaster husband at last removed my last article of clothing not seconds after he rolled over to where I was underneath him again. Odu groaned in response at the sight of my now exposed, sweat glistening breasts, while I sighed in relief of my own heated skin being cooled by the air. My husband was quick to say how beautiful I was, and wasted even lesser time in slithering his overly eager hands all over my naked form.

"Uhhhhhhhhhh… Ooooooooodduuuuuuuuuu..." I moaned, my voice dripping with lust from his welcomed touch. Which seemed to be heightened thanks to tempered flesh.

I saw the said male's eye's glitter with excitement as they glanced up at me; his lips had been gently nibbling the valley between my breasts. That coupled with his ghostly finger's coming close to my aching womanhood got me squirming.

"Not much longer now my vixen…" Odu murmured truthfully, his voice caused my heart to flutter from the softness, "I only wanted to taste your sweetness a moment longer."

"There's no need to rush honey bee… for we have all the time in the world." I cooed.

But we didn't. That was the sad part.

However, Odu didn't dwell on such things. He lives in the moment, yet another thing that I adore most about him. "Are you ready my sweet one?" My husband ask, while carefully pulling my legs further apart and in turn revealing to all just how moist my womanhood had become without my knowledge.

"Yes Odu." I told him, in a voice barely above a whisper.

Odu gazed down at me with another sweet expression and without breaking eye contact, scooted himself closer. What made this round of love making different from all the others my Danian husband and I have shared was the peaceful feeling I sensed in the air around the Love Nest. It felt… great… Because even though Odu didn't say it as often as say Maxxor or Chaor, just knowing that Odu will love and treasure me for the rest of my life was enough.

As he's proven his devotion without the need for words and such.

"I love you Alice…" Odu breathed out, and before I could answer him, the head of his foot long, 'locked and loaded' manhood was already being pushed inside.

I whimpered/moaned, while slightly arching off the comfy bed at the familiar stretching sensation. But I felt no pain. Even as Odu carefully went in further and without pause until he was all the way inside.

"Ummmmmmm… I was afraid I wouldn't be able to hold all of you this time." I purred honestly, only hitting me about how dirty it sounded until after I said it.

Odu let out a long hot breath, before leaning all the way down to nuzzle the right side of my face in an affectionate way, "Just feeling you, even if it's only a few inches, is enough for me Alice." He stated, his tone light as a song.

I tilted my head into the contact, Odu never ceases to surprise me with small tender gestures like that one. "Please finish honey bee, I'm getting tired." I gently informed him, with a sweet smile on my lips.

My husband just nodded in response before pleasuring me as splendidly as he always had.

The paced started off slow, as I knew it would, to allow myself time to adjust, as well as give Odu time to warm up. Then as my want for the desired release once more bloomed in the pit of my stomach, my husband didn't need me to tell him when to pick up speed, for he could already feel that heat steadily growing.

"Uhhhhhhhh… Uhhhhhhhh… Yes Odu, yes!" I chanted, my voice raised for the first time this evening and I had a feeling it was only going to get louder.

My husband grunted in return, "Still as delicious as always…" He breathed, while keeping the beat of his thrusts steady.

During the moment's leading up to my bodies impending climax, I had my eyes closed. I can't recollect when or why they did so, even now as I write on your pages my friend. But I guess it was my way of relishing the feeling of Odu inside me.

When it comes to pleasuring him, my hands are tied by an invisible rope, because his Danian-gifted outer shell prevents that. That doesn't mean I can't handle his… you-know-what, as I already have. However, I feel a bit shallow when I do that. It's unfair in my option, that that was the only place he could feel my hands. Plus I feel guilty that I can't give Odu's skin the same level of indulgences, such as when my husband grazed his fingers across my hips suggestively.

Without even thinking, I brought this concern of mind up when the two of us were sharing a cup of freshly brewed tea. It was rather out of the blue and there was no real reason for mentioning it. Still, I had this strange sensation that I should… and I can't help but smile when I remember how perturbed Odu became not an instant later. Not at me of course, but because I felt like I had to do something of that nature so he wouldn't... 'get bored' of me.

Never in a million years would I fear that would happen; for my future husbands have made it clear that they love me with all their hearts. But I was still human in the end and there will always be things that I can't do no matter how hard I try.

"Please stop worrying about something that you can't control sweet one." I remember my love bug telling me, his voice stern, but tender at the same time, "Here it's the male's job to deal with those kinds of problems, not their mates. So please… for me…"

That was the end of it.

"Open those beautiful eyes my sweet Alice…" I heard Odu moan close to my right ear, while I felt my inner walls beginning to tighten around his pulsing manhood.

I slowly complied, fluttering my eyelids in mild exhaustion to meet Odu's bobbing face, which held a loving and content expression, "There's my little wife…" He murmured again.

The corners of my lips only lifted higher, as the sensation of my entire womanhood (G-spot and beyond, even my clitoris was slightly brushed) was being stroked my Odu's bulging blue behemoth.

"I can feel it… it's closer than ever!" Odu stated in a delirious tone, "Hold tight my sweet Alice…"

I wordlessly obeyed, snapping my dripping arms around his neck as the heat in my abdomen felt close to boiling over. What little strength I had left went forwards voicing my approval; groaning, moaning, gasping and whatever else I was able. While my body remained somewhat limp atop the quaking bed, Odu took it upon himself to bring me closer to his chest, I felt all four of his arms grip around me securely moments before I was finally hit my an unstoppable force….

"OHHHHHHHHHHH… OHHHHHHHH-OOOOOOOOOODDDDDDUUUUUUUUU!"

The orgasm was like an earthquake; it came without warning despite the perfect conditions leading up to it. Still it was greatly received by both Odu and I, though it was short lived for me. As I was again knocked unconscious as my Danian husband hollered out my own name to all of Perim, and before I experienced the warmth of his flood rushing inside my body.

Thankfully I've had time to adjust to the strain over the last two weeks, so now my black outs don't last near as long.

I began to stir when I felt gentle lips caressing my forehead, "Honey…" I sighed, using his new nickname as my hands reached for his face.

During that time Odu had me nettled in his arms as he laid on his right side, the blue comforter already over us and cooling my warm body to the bone, "I'm right here my sweet one..." He whispered lovingly when my fingers touched his harden skin, "You could never understand how beautiful you look right now."

I knew a dark blush was forming on my face before it had a chance to heat up, "Did I meet your expectations love bug?" I asked, innocently.

"Very." Odu replied simply, with a playful hum in the back of his throat, "So much so that I'm thinking about never letting you leave…"

"Odu…" I softly hummed, but at the same time it was serious as my hands lowered to rest underneath his jawline.

That was when my Battlemasters smile disappeared, falling to a relaxed frown. And no matter how many times I see it, I still feel a twinge of pain in my heart.

"I know you must leave my sweet one; the statute in our pact marriage forbids you from living in one Tribe permanently is clear. But it will be hard watching you go…" Odu admitted, his eye's teaming with sorrow.

That was when I felt my fish tail braid (I still can't believe it held so well up until now) loosen before it began to unravel. My husband's sneaky finger's managed to take off the elastic behind my back; his slyness knows no bounds. However I didn't look to see, for my gaze couldn't leave my husband's blank stare while I felt the ends of my hair creep across the skin of my back. But it must have been too slow for his liking, for instead of letting my soaked hair unwind on its own, Odu then began combing his fingers though my wet locks tenderly to usher it along.

I softly smiled and lend into his touch a few times as he lightly massaged my scalp with his upper left hand's fingers, prompting a crack of one to appear on his own lips, though it only lasted a moment each time. Those sweet caresses went on until my shoulders were draped in dark golden waves again, but Odu didn't remove his appendage.

"I love you so… my sweet, sweet Alice." Odu murmured with love, his hand moving to cup my right cheek.

Automatically the corners of my baby blue eyes began to water, "I love you too Odu…" Then I paused when felt my voice shake with emotion, "Very much."

My husband released an elongated sigh in response while he brought his head down to claim my lips in a long, slow kiss.

Then I heard something I hadn't in a long time; the sound of crickets humming moments before Odu pulled away.

"I've forgotten how beautiful your voice sounds." I murmured, my voice raised just a fraction even though the music was more soothing then loud as I gazed into my husband's orbs sweetly.

I watched as those red eyes that I love glitter with fondness while they squinted, even hinting a genuine smile forming at the same time.

"It's nothing like yours." Odu stated, his finger joints rubbing my jawline while not dropping a single note.

I blushed and smiled cutely when I remembered that first night after his 'big entrance' during our dating days on Earth. I suppose I have a decent singing voice; it was no Mariah Carey that's for sure but it was still sweet that Odu would tell me it was.

That was when another song starting playing in my head, completely different from the one a sung to Odu because this one was more meaningful. As it was a love song.

And without even thinking, I started to sing a portion of it…

In your heart,

I can still feel the beat for every time you kiss me

And when we're apart,

I know how much you miss me

I can feel your love for me in your heart

And there ain't no way,

I'm letting you go now

And there ain't no way,

And there ain't no how

I'll never see that day…

As each of those words left my mouth, I felt a small piece of my own heart go with it. And I think Odu heard it, for the smile on him face as lovely and infectious as the day is long.

'Cause I'm keeping you forever and for always

We will be together all of our days

I wanna wake up every morning to your sweet face…

"Always." I finished, breathing out that word and not actually singing it as I touched the hand that still rested against my cheek.

Seconds later, Odu (who appeared to be was in a dream) gave me another tender kiss and then pulled away just as fast from joy. But his disposition was still the same sweet Danian that I adore.

"Rest now my sweet Alice." Odu whispered, his exoskeleton forehead placed against my own, "I want to sing you to sleep before I too rest my head against yours."

I nodded in understanding, then getting myself comfortable inside the beds ice blue sheets afterward. "Promise to be right here when I wake up?" I asked him, as my droopy eyes started to close.

Before sleep overtook me, I distinctively heard, "Always… My sweet Alice." as I was sent into a peaceful slumber.

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What more can I possibly say about the great Odu-Bathax…? Nothing really.

Sure he's a Battlemaster by trade, but to me he's more than that. He's sweet and kind, just as a male should be. It almost makes me forget that he's a battle hardy Danian and not human.

But we don't have to be the same on the outside, to have the same feelings inside. And personally I wouldn't want him, or any of my future husbands for that matter, to be anything different. For I love them all just the way they are now.

What helps distinct Odu from the others though is the level of devotion he displays every waking moment. Not that Maxxor and Chaor hadn't while I was with them, on the contrary. However the amount of effort Odu puts into whatever it may be, is still enough to make my heart pound like a brand new base drum.

It almost makes me want to stay, and I emphasis ALMOST.

I've already experienced three of my future husbands unconditional love for me, and I just know Iflar and Mudeenu will give me the exact same amount of affection when I head to Al' Mipediam.

Until tomorrow my friend, whenever that may be,

Alice Amelia Rosewood, Queen of the Overworld and Underworld;

Princess of the Danian's

A/N: Done! Took me long enough I know, but I hit so many snags on this chapter it's not even funny!

But HOPEFULLY this was good enough for you guys; I know a few of you have been waiting as patiently as you could until it was ready to be posted.

What I can say is that I'm very, very, very excited the write the chapters featuring Iflar and Mudeenu. Not because they are a part of my all-time favorite Tribe, but they will be drastically different then what I've done so far… but I'm not going to say why because that's for you all to find out for yourselves.

Until next time people and don't get heat stroke in the mean time!