~Valkyrie x Serpine~

WARNING: Okay so it's not a very big warning but it's just a heads up really. Valkyrie and Serpine finally get intimate in this chapter but it's not explicit. I believe it's definitely suitable for matured teenagers but if I had to put an age rating on it, I'd say 15 – 16 and above.

A/N: HELLO! Have I missed you! It feels like I haven't written for you in ages! Sorry for my absence, not that many people care, but still, I apologise. Anyhow, I'm back with another chapter and yes I know how you have been waiting for it. Don't worry though, this chapter is not very explicit. It wouldn't be because the rating for this story is 'T' anyways so it's mainly all good for most teenagers. I don't quite know why I'm still rambling on but I've just missed all of the wonderful reviews I've gotten and once again I give you my thanks :). Xx

FlawD: Serpine, if you please.

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'Dream Meeting (4)'

Normal POV.

Rapture – Nadia Ali

'The night I laid my eyes on you'

There was an insurmountable feeling of apprehension soaking the heat-filled air. Although neither of them would admit it, Serpine and Valkyrie were just as nervous as each other. Valkyrie Cain wanted to squirm and wiggle under Nefarian Serpine's lustful gaze but at the same time she wanted to stumble and fall into those despairing pits of emerald. How was it that this villain speared a dark, twisted, love arrow into her heart? She had her armour on for so long and somehow he found a weak spot and struck her there. Her clouded mind ran through all the moments they had shared and stopped when it froze right at the beginning of their Dream Meeting affairs. She saw the way he looked at her, but at the time she couldn't read his gaze right. At the time she thought his penetrating emerald stare was just trying to make her uncomfortable, to try and force her to succumb to his almighty power with just a look. But now, now she knew it was something different entirely. That look was one of yearning. He yearned for her in a way that no other man had and in the beginning that made her feel unsure, uneasy even. When she looked at his yearning gaze now though, a raging fire of exciting emotions rose from deep within her. She knew she yearned for him just the same and she hoped the same feelings and emotions coursed through him as well.

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'Felt everything around me move'

Nefarian stared harshly at the woman in front of him. She surely was not the naïve little girl he had met all those years ago when she was only twelve. No, she was all grown up by now with a stellar body but an even more beautiful personality. Honestly, sometimes Serpine thought he had struck gold when he realised he was in love with her and he felt like he had found the mother load when she said she was in love with him too. How had an evil, diabolical, general like himself find love? He didn't want to dwell on those questions any longer. No, the need for him to prove his love to the wonderful woman in front of him was overwhelming and was slowly over-riding every coherent thought in his mind and body.

'Got nervous when you looked my way'

Every nerve was on an electrical high in Valkyrie's body and the sensation was definitely unfamiliar. She had never felt to expectant, cautious, nervous. She knew that whatever happened tonight would really establish something between Serpine and herself and that realisation sent her emotions spiralling into edgy and curious waters. It wasn't that she had never been intimate with a man before, because she had. She had just never been intimate with a man she loved and felt deeply for. Valkyrie was mature to know by now to let the man take the lead and if Nefarian and herself finally did get intimate, she was more than happy to let him take the reins. After all, what she wanted most for Serpine to make his love known for her by taking action and she of course wanted to return that sweet love and affection ten-fold. A sharp intake of air was drawn in through her nose before she took one, small, shaking step towards Serpine.

'But you knew all the words to say'

Nefarian copied Valkyrie's unsure step with one of his own and when her innocent mocha eyes travelled up his suit-covered torso to meet with his glittering irises, he hesitated in placing his hands on her hips. A tiny shy smile graced those light pink lips he loved and surprise echoed through his entire body as she gently grabbed his wrists and put his hands on her silk-covered hips for him. He could see in her eyes that she wanted to regret making such a bold move but he assured her it was alright with a grinning smile. Cheery lights danced in her eyes as she smiled back at him. His once cold heart fluttered when he realised that her smile was caused because of him. Oh how he wanted to be the cause of so many more smiles to come. He watched as her unstable and shaky hands made their way up his chest to rest softly on his shoulders. He took this as his cue to lean in, not kiss her, but to whisper a question in her ear.

"Do you trust me?"

Those four words held so many meanings to a certain Miss Cain that was stationed in front of a certain Mr Serpine. She didn't even think that Nefarian might be just as nervous she was. Because of course she trusted him, she wouldn't have let herself fall into this position if she didn't. He must just need some reassuring. A confident nod of her head seemed to put Nefarian's concerns at ease.

'Then your love slowly moved right in'

Forehead rested against forehead and quiet content sigh was heard from the dark-haired woman. The man, in turn, pressed a delicate kiss to the woman's cheek. The love-struck woman just smiled inwardly as she wondered how such a small, romantic kiss on the cheek could feel so wonderful. Maybe it was to do with the exciting tension in the room, maybe it was to do with how the man's grip felt on her hips or maybe the kiss felt so wonderful because it was filled with such passion and utter devotion from the man she loved. All she knew was that the kiss was absolutely mesmerising and it felt undeniably wonderful. It was such an amazing sensation.

'All this time oh my love where've you been'

It seemed to Nefarian that he had been waiting an eternity to meet someone like the woman who was clinging to him. Although the time waiting for her was excruciatingly slow, he would go through it all again just to catch a haunting glimpse of her. Fancy Nefarian Serpine, feared villain and powerful general, falling in love with do-gooder mage Valkyrie Cain. He wondered briefly what her skeleton friend would think of their dark affair. He quickly slapped that thought away though when he felt Valkyrie tilt her head towards his. He did the same, tilting his head down at her so that their lips could soon meet. Ever so slowly, their eager lips were inching closer and closer to receive a caress from the other pair.

'Mi amore don't you know

My love I want you so

Sugar you make my soul complete

Rapture tastes so sweet'

Both pairs of lips were now very lightly brushing against each other. It felt like a feather was blown against them in a warm breeze of breath. Their lips trembled slightly and both were so close to just throwing caution to the wind and simply ravishing one another, but they knew to hold back. Neither of them wanted to make the mistake of treating this moment too quickly and then regretting it later on. Self-control though was becoming harder and harder to maintain and both knew that once they completed the kiss, they'd be walking down a road of no return. Not that they minded.

'I'm mesmerised in every way'

Valkyrie felt Serpine's hands snake upwards, softly rolling up her body to reach up and cup her jaw. He scrunched up her night camisole one his journey and she felt the air nip at the tops of her thighs. Not once though did the general glance down at the revealed skin, he kept his impeccable stare on her eyes and on her eyes only. The young mage's heart fluttered when she noticed this and she was slightly mesmerised by his self-control. She silently wished she had that kind of control but all she could think about was how tempting Serpine's lips looked.

'You keep me in a state of daze'

Valkyrie let her own hands wander up and wrap themselves around Nefarian's neck. Her slender fingers played with the gleaming jet black tresses of hair that hung against the back of his neck. At long last, the villain could wait no longer and finally claimed the heroine's lips with his. It was everything their kisses usually were, and more. They caressed each other with their mouths and when the passionate contact was made, they both sighed into one another. Serpine's hands drifted down to her bare shoulders and pulled her closer. Valkyrie was more than happy for the extra contact and she pushed her body further against his. An unusual girlish giggle escaped her mouth and was captured by Serpine's when she heard the rough moan rumble through Nefarian's throat. They smiled against each other and their kisses seemed to be wrapped in a searing heat, making them both want to tremble at the knees.

'Your kisses make my skin feel weak'

An audible gasp was heard from Valkyrie when she felt strong, teasing, hands grasp at her butt. She blushed at her love's actions but Serpine paid no mind. He pushed his head into the crook of her neck and began to leave small love bites down it. Valkyrie felt her swirling brown eyes roll back into her head as she craned her neck higher. Teeth grazed her succulent skin and she felt a wave of lust crash into her. Her skin and Serpine's mouth were a wicked combination and every time his lips stumbled along her body, she felt herself on the verge of vertigo.

'I'm always melting in your heat'

They could both feel their body heat radiating and yet feeding off each other and the atmosphere had snapped to a superb warm temperature. Serpine let his body bend down for a second to grip the backs of Valkyrie's legs. He hoisted them up carefully and he grinned at her when she followed suit and wrapped her legs around his waist. Their swollen lips met once again and both knew that things were going to get very serious soon. A tantalising mixture of excitement and apprehension bubbled away somewhere in Valkyrie's core while thankfulness and anticipation stirred deep within Nefarian. Valkyrie marvelled at the pure strength Serpine had in him to keep her suspended in the steamy air without a wall for her to rest on. Half of the strength was possibly made up of sheer determination while the other was actually relying on brutal muscle. At the end of the dream, Valkyrie didn't really care how he was holding her up just as long as he was and he wasn't going to drop her, unless it was on a bed. Her returning kisses froze momentarily though when she felt his hands on the hem of her silk black nightie. She saw him pull his head back to size up her reaction when he slipped his hand underneath the magnificent material and slowly pushed it up. She wasn't really focusing on his actions though, just the feel of his naked and gloved hand on her skin. She wanted to stay like that for a long, long time, just lost in the teasing feeling of his fingertips grazing the sides of her hips. She was drawn back to reality though when she heard him whisper softly.

"Is this alright, love?" She looked at him then and in answer to his question, gripped the bottom of her camisole and flung it over her head into a random space behind her. She pressed her face against his again and replied with a sultry, "It's more than alright."

'Then I soar like a bird in the wind'

The humid air slipped past her half-naked body and Nefarian growled appreciatively at the under-garments she wore: matching lacy black underwear and bra.

"My, my, I'm impressed my dear," he began walking her backwards before dropping her onto her bed and flopping down almost on top of her, "shall I get you out of these impressive clothes?" His mischievous smirk made her shudder in pleasure and all she wanted to do was scream, 'Yes! Hurry up!' But she knew that because she gave a little she could take a little. While Serpine was marvelling at every shape and curve of her body, Valkyrie stated something quietly.

'Oh I glide as I'm flying through heaven'

"Only if I can get you out of yours." A wicked gleam shot through Serpine's eyes but before he could reply with a witty remark, Valkyrie cut him off but putting her lips on his. She pushed his black suit jacket off his shoulders and they both watched it roll off the bed, satisfied when they heard a soft, 'thunk' to follow shortly afterwards. They resumed their kissing actions shortly afterwards and Valkyrie smiled when Serpine's shirt was there one second and then the next it was somewhere on the floor. She admired every sharp, defined line and every bump that her hands slid over. She admired everything about him. The next to come off were his suit pants as his socks and shoes were already tossed somewhere else. She stared at him in his half-naked glory just as he had with her and pure excitement riveted itself throughout her entire body. She liked the way his satin black boxers hung low on his sharp hips.

'Mi amore don't you know

My love I want you so

Sugar you make my soul complete

Rapture tastes so sweet'

She felt his kisses everywhere, his hands were roaming every part of her body just as hers were his. She let her hands glide over the smooth muscles of his back and she shuddered when he pressed his body up against hers. She was content in every way possible. How he made her feel so many emotions was beyond her and for once, she didn't mind. This just felt so right to her, Serpine's body wrapped around hers, his lips on hers, his wonderful body on hers.

'Since we connect behind closed doors'

It was just Nefarian and Valkyrie. No one else was there, seeing their love and passions for each other unfold. Both of them thought the moment was perfect, they were showering pleasant kisses on one another and they didn't have to be shy about it.

'Spark this fire even more'

Everything was going so smoothly. Serpine slithered his hands up Valkyrie's back and began to play with the clasp to her bra. He unhooked it with skill and precision and Valkyrie didn't want to dwell on just exactly how he got so good at unhooking bras. Both her under-garments were shredded from her body leaving her bare. Before Nefarian could comment on how utterly beautiful she was, she ripped the general's boxers from his body. Both just layed there, panting heavily with wide eyes as they studied each other. They recognised the vulnerability of the moment but neither felt self-conscious. They felt safe in one another's naked presence. There was no urge to cover up and blush or try and run away, there was just that moment.

'No telling where will be next'

There was no way to know where or how soon one of them would dream of the other, so right now, all they had was this little slice of time. They were careful with it, cautious not to waste it. So bonded together again with their lips and let their love take its natural and enchanting course.

'Surrender to your rapture arrest'

That's when they become one. Their bodies joined and both felt an onslaught of raw emotion course through them. Longing, passion, devotion, desire, compassion, kindness, delight, adoration, affection, all mixed together to create the perfect feeling of love and contentment. They wouldn't give this emotion up for anything. This was their moment, their love that they could only be created by them being together. A blissful haze had sifted over both entities and through the midst of it all, four little words had been whispered by a certain villain that was loved by a certain heroine.

"I love you Valkyrie." Happiness rang true in Serpine's voice as he said the words that set Valkyrie and himself free. And then a warm feeling of joy ignited in his heart and spread throughout his veins when he heard the woman underneath him whisper, "I love you Nefarian."

They clung to one another afterwards, a relaxing sheet of quiet had been thrown upon them both.

'Lay your head, let the slumber float'

A protective arm was slung around Valkyrie's shoulders while the other traced invisible patterns on her arm that was wrapped around his waist. Her right ear was pressed against his chest, listening to the peaceful 'thrum' of his heart and images of what had happened moments before were replying in both of their minds. It was an amazing night they had shared with each other and both knew that sleep was drawing near.

'Can't resist, that's why words were wrote'

"You won't disappear tonight Nefarian, right?" Valkyrie sleepily asked. She received a comforting squeeze from the man she was talking to.

"Not tonight, love." She smiled at his words and snuggled in closer to the warm body she was laying on.

'Mi armore don't you know

My love I want you so

Sugar you make my soul complete

Rapture tastes so sweet'

~END~

Valkyrie: ….Wow.

Serpine: Was I that good huh?

Valkyrie: NO! You pervert, I'm saying wow because of how much effort FlawD put in to make the story not perverted and gross.

FlawD: Do you really think that Valkyrie!? It's really nice if you do. I put a lot of dedication and focus into this piece, trying to make it the way I wanted it to. I hope the readers like it. Speaking of the fabulous readers, don't you have something to ask them Serpine?

Serpine: FlawD is really desperate for you guys to review on this chapter. She wants to – no, needs to know if it was sweet or responsible or beautiful or nice or mature or all of those options or just down right disgusting and horrid. She really needs YOUR opinion on this one lads and lovely's! So please, R & R! xx