Warm candles

It had become evening again. The aptitude test would take place in two days. Yan Da jogged through the corridors of the Ice Palace, a sight that confused most of the servants who recognized her. Surely they had never seen a sportive Lady like her. But the truth was that Yan Da found it hard to relax. Lately, her heartbeat was always too fast, even at rest. In exhausting herself, she only tried to keep up with it, so she wouldn't have to feel her own anxiety. She took a side passage, and slipped in Ying Kong Shi's quarters through a hidden door. She carefully closed it from the inside, so that no one else could secretly follow her. Once she had entered his rooms, she became aware that the air was hotter than normal. A sweet smell like Cherry Blossoms hung in the air. And there he was, his hair artfully but strictly braided on the back of his head, a silver crown on top, giving him authority and a beauty that was close to perfection. He was just about to light countless candles around his bed when he became aware of her presence, and turned around. A happy smile immediately formed on Ying Kong Shi's face. "There you are at last. I've been expecting you. Come here, I'll help you with your cloak."

He stepped behind Yan Da and opened the metal clasps that held the white fur-trimmed cloak in place. He used the opportunity, lifted her hair and kissed her gently on her neck. He felt her spiritual power pulsating under his lips. As always, a worried thought came over him when he thought about this vulnerable part of her body. One blow there and her life would be gone in seconds. He had seen it happening once, when Li Luo killed Yan Zhu on the rooftop of that modern building of Ka Suo's company on earth. Even though he knew that it wasn't Yan Da, it still was the exactly same face that he witnessed to die in pain.

Ying Kong Shi closed his eyes. He hated to relive that memory, but he couldn't quite shake it off. He knew that letting him touch her there was how Yan Da showed her trust in him, and it moved his heart deeply. But there was more to it. He continued leaving trails of kisses on her neck, already feeling his desire rushing down to his lower abdomen. He admitted to himself that he found the back of her neck particularly erotic. He had been excited to kiss her there since their first exchange of intimacies. It was amazing how much a simple kiss on her neck made them both give in to their passion.

No, you will hold yourself back. Tonight, you will stick to your plan. Ying Kong Shi gently turned Yan Da around to face him. The Ice Prince couldn't suppress an amused smile when he noticed her disappointed face that he had stopped caressing her favorite spot. "Yan Da, tonight, let me give you comfort. Huang Tuo has made a herbal oil for your treatment. He told me that it nourishes the muscles and makes the body relax." She looked at him with narrowed eyes. "What are you up to?" She asked him suspiciously. "Do I honestly need an explanation if I want to do something good for my partner?" With that, he pulled erotically at the strap that held her dress together. He stripped the delicate fabric from her shoulders and let it fall to the ground. Yan Da crossed her arms before her body, blushing. With a shy smile, she looked down. There it was again – this sweet incredible innocence, which, in the past, she had hidden so well behind her big mouth. The sight of her red cheeks struck him right in his heart. Ying Kong Shi took off his own robes, and led her to his hot tub.

The evening went on in silence. They gently washed each other, enjoying the peace of the moment. He still found it a great challenge to treat her extraordinarily long hair. But after the bath and patient combing, her strands shone silky and smelled of cherry blossoms, passion flowers and wild roses. Afterwards, he took a blanket and wrapped her body in it. "Lay down on the bed, Yan Da, on your belly," Ying Kong Shi ordered her. With a move of his hands, he made the braziers and candles lit up. Their flames were now the only light in the room, and comfortable warmth radiated from the small fire places.

The Ice Prince sat on the bed. Although he enjoyed the sight of her naked body, he felt unsure what to do next. Ying Kong Shi never, not in any of his lives, had had the time to learn how to be gentle to a woman's body. Hesitantly, he took some of the warm oil and applied it to her slender back. With his gliding fingers he could feel scars here and there, proof of Yan Da's former life as a warrior. But otherwise her skin was smooth and firm. He liked running his hands over her back, and the way she reacted to it, lazily stretching her limbs so he could reach them even better.

Under the circular movements of his hands the tension in her body slowly decreased. The Fire Queen started to enjoy his touches, and she rewarded Ying Kong Shi with sounds of pleasure slipping from her lips. His penis betrayed his intention to focus on the massage. His length already rose steeply in front of his abdomen, and he lost a glittering drop. Her bottom was just too seductive in front of him. He grabbed hold of it and made her moan loudly. Her pelvis rose imperceptibly, and he took the chance and ran his thumbs over her sex. Tenderly he circled Yan Da's pleasure point, and finally penetrated her with his fingers. It was warm inside, and wet. Slowly he set a rhythm while his thumb continued to take care of her pearl. It wasn't long before she came with a sigh. Her walls trembled under his fingers and he enjoyed the feeling that he had given her satisfaction.

Slowly Yan Da turned around and pulled him towards her. She opened her legs and offered herself to him. His manhood was rock-hard. Tenderly, Ying Kong Shi shoved himself into her and felt how she welcomed him. He took a quick look out of the window. The moon was not quite full yet. Relieved, he gave in to his desire, and thrust into her deeply, letting her feel his entire length. His mouth and tongue played with hers with relish. "Yan Da, I can't hold back long. May I?" And with a nod of approval, he chased himself over the event horizon. He poured himself into her, and felt her accept all of him willingly. One day, my beloved Yan Da, my wife...

Shortly afterwards, Yan Da was deeply asleep. Huang Tuo's oil had done its purpose. She wouldn't wake up before morning, and it would also do him some good if Yan Da wouldn't wake him up in the middle of the night to sleep with him. Carefully, Ying Kong Shi checked on her pulse. Much better.

The Ice Prince got up and dressed again. He left the room and walked through the corridors to one of his most familiar places in the Ice Palace, Ka Suo's rooms. Everything was just as his brother had left it last. Under his brother's legacy, Ying Kong Shi had found his mother's Tear Stone. He took it out of a case now, and looked at the stone. If the assassin had something to do with the Mermaid Clan, he might try to sabotage the test. He stretched his hand over the stone and let his magic light up. Yan Da, never forget ... wherever you are, my heart always follows you. There is no darkness in this world that you can't light up with your creative power and your mighty spirit. Believe in yourself... The spell disappeared into the depths of the stone. Ying Kong Shi kissed the magic item, and whispered, "Mother, please protect the woman I love". Then he left in a hurry, changing his figure into black smoke that vanished towards the shores of the Endless Sea.