Aqua Pisces cleaned her tables surrounding the inside of her inn as it thundered outside. The village was in the center between the Appleton and Glastonbury covens, so she was used to seeing a lot of foot traffic. However, the inn was silent minus the gentle snoring of the dragons that stayed with her. Pisces watched over lost dragons who wanted a place to rest till it was time for them to find their new humans and omegas who wanted to get away. Pisces was overprotective of any omega that entered her inn, but she was also the only inn in the village who would take in an omega who was in heat. The last group that came through had asked about whether she had seen an omega with a blue dragon pass through. She had told them no and watched as the shoulders of the longer red haired alpha shag. Pisces could tell they were worried about her and that the red head was her alpha. Then another group of two women came asking the same thing. The older red headed omega cried as the purple haired alpha hugged her tight. Her parents, obviously. Pisces was beginning to start a fire when she heard a loud banging noise.
"Now who could that be at this hour. It is late and it is pouring. Probably Earl. He ain't got the brightest mind out there," Pisces spoke to the dragons who all nodded.
The banging continued to persist.
"I'm coming Earl. Hold your horses."
When Pisces opened the door, she was greeted not by an old man but rather two figures huddled together. One wore a brilliant white dragon armor while the other wore a blue cloak wrapped tightly around her. Three wet dragons were wrapped in the cloak with her, nuzzling her cheek and chirping. She could smell the heat coming off the one in the cloak.
"I heard you were the only inn who would take in an omega in heat. Please, we need a place to stay. My mate just went into hers."
"Yes. Come in. Let us get her out of the cold and rain. I have rooms available."
"Thank you, ma'am. Thank you. Come on love."
Pisces managed to see the two in a better light. The three dragons were set down on the floor. The dragons shook their body as rainwater went everywhere. Pisces was shunned. One was covered in blue fur. Her suspicions were confirmed when all the dragons around her inn bowed before him. The dragon king ignored them and focused his attention to the omega. Pisces' attention went to a ring on her left finger as she picked up the dragon and tucked him up close to her body. The other two gathered close to her as well. The one in the white armor set two big bags down on the floor and concentrated on her mate as she took the soaked cloak.
"If you don't mind me asking, are you two married?"
"No. Not yet. Just asked actually." The blonde-green haired alpha hung the cloak near the fireplace.
Pisces forced her attention to the omega. She was a little concerned for the girl. She was quiet and matched the description of the girl the other groups were looking for. So, who was this other person? They never mentioned anyone matching her description.
"Listen, why don't you go upstairs and unpack your things and get her some clean clothes. I will stay with her and keep her close to the fire. Here is a key. Take the first door on the right."
The alpha nodded before gathering their things and headed to the rooms upstairs. The omega whimpered as the alpha walked away. Pisces guided the girl towards the fire.
"Now dearie, tell me who you are. Who is that upstairs?"
"My mate. I am someone who needs a place to stay till I am better and directions to Glastonbury. We are running out of time."
When they woke up that morning, Diana knew something was wrong with Akko. Akko was shivering against her body despite having her and three dragon bodies tucked up close. It had been two days since Akko woke up and they had taken the long road to Glastonbury. They had avoided flying as a way to deter Chloe's group if they were still looking for Akko. They had only hoped that the others would stay there till they arrived. Aneirin had stayed, protecting Akko from any harm. Diana consultant the map, hoping that there was a village nearby that they could stay till she got better to travel. She hated pushing Akko, but they needed to get back with their group. She also didn't want to risk getting stuck out in the open when an omega in an heat around an alpha. Diana could feel the onslaught of an early rut for her just caused by Akko's heat. They needed a place fast.
Diana steered Blue down the forest path, as she tucked Akko up close to her body. Akko had no heat medicine and the leather pants they wore under the armor rubbed her wrong which caused to her whimper. The smaller woman was rubbing her face into the crook of Diana's neck. Midday, the alpha's mood grew sour as it started to rain which Akko had sensed as she kept quiet. She had wrapped her blue cloak around Akko's shoulders as a way to keep her warm, plus it had her scent which did calm Akko. She prayed that they would make it to that village before Akko developed a fever or before Diana rutted in her in the forest. By nightfall, even she was beginning to get doubtful on whether they were going to get to the village in time as the rain continued. There were no cave systems nearby so they could not take shelter there. She just needed a place for Akko so she could be comfortable during her heat. Diana saw lights up ahead and urged Blue to speed up. The king complied and begin to sprint. Akko gasped but Diana kept true, mouth tightening as she urged Blue faster. She made a mad dash to the first inn sign she saw. She slammed her hands on the counter as soon as she got inside.
"Please tell me you have a room. My mate is in heat and we need a place to stay. Just for the night."
"Sorry missy. We don't take omegas in heat at this inn. Bad for business," The inn said. Diana almost stabbed him in a primal rage.
"Then what the hell am I supposed to do. I am not about to let my fiancée suffer," Diana growled which caused the beta man to gulp.
"Look. We don't let omegas stay here but there is an inn a little ways away that will. Name's Pisces Inn for Lost Souls. She can help. Just follow this road till you see a little house on a hill. That's it."
"Thank you. Good day sir." She left in a huff.
When she walked out, Akko was still seated on the saddle with the other dragons in her arms. Diana wordlessly grabbed Blue's reins and lead him down the path.
"Diana. What's wrong? Is this inn to crowded? It's the only one I see here."
"No. They don't take omegas in heat." Akko looked deflated when Diana said that.
"Oh, it's me then. I bet there is a little forest area that isn't too wet that we can sleep on."
"Don't worry. There is an inn that will take us in. It's just off the beaten path. Just hold out for a little longer love. Okay."
When they arrived, Diana helped Akko off the saddle and tucked her closer to her body to help give Akko some of her body heat. Blue, Aneirin and Beatrix were in Akko's arms, wrapped up in Diana's cape. She kept pounded on the door till it opened. A middle aged woman with bright rainbow colored hair stood there.
"I heard you were the only inn who would take in an omega in heat. Please, we need a place to stay. My mate just went into hers," Diana pleaded as Akko shivered against her.
"Yes. Come in. Let us get her out of the cold and rain. I have rooms available."
"Thank you, ma'am. Thank you. Come on love."
Diana ushered Akko into the inn. The inn was filled with dragons who looked watched the pair enter their domain. Akko was going to have a field day when she was feeling better. Diana grabbed the cloak and hung it up near the roaring fire.
"If you don't mind me asking, are you two married?"
"No. Not yet. Just asked actually." Diana felted a wave of happiness wash over her when remembering Akko had agreed to marry her.
"Listen, why don't you go upstairs and unpack your things and get her some clean clothes. I will stay with her and keep her close to the fire. Here is a key. Take the first door on the right."
Diana grabbed the key and headed up the stairs with their bags. She made sure to find clothes that were dry and loose. Once she had stripped the armor off, she switched to some dry clothes as well. Diana went downstairs with the cloths and saw Akko by the fire, surrounded by the many dragons littered around. The woman came out with two bowls of something steaming. Diana didn't care what, but it smelt good. Once Akko changed and they sat down, they ate in silence.
"I never introduced myself. I'm Pisces. Owner of this here inn," The woman said pointing to herself.
"I am Diana Cavendish. This is my mate and fiancée, Akko Kagari."
"How long have you been together?"
"For four years. Been friends for longer."
"Cute. Childhood friends. Well, let me know what else I can do for."
"Can I have more of your bread. It is so good," The brunette asked.
Pisces complied, handing Akko more bread which she broke apart for the dragons to eat before taking more for herself.
Once they were done, they were ushered upstairs by Pisces and told they needed their sleep and not to stay up too late. Akko tugged Diana into their room. She threw her arms around Diana's neck.
"I love you Diana."
"I love you too."
Diana titled Akko's head up to kiss her. She laid Akko down on the bed and continued to kiss her. Akko moaned into those lips as Diana fought to get her out of her clothing. The rest of the night was a blur as Diana explored Akko's body.
Akko woke up to the sun shining and an empty bed. Her body was still cold. She shivered, missing the warmth Diana provided. Blue and Aneirin curled protectively against her stomach. She scratched behind Blue's ear which caused his tail to wag.
"Good morning buddy."
"Good morning Akko. Oh yeah. Right there."
"Do you know where Diana is?"
"Went out first thing to get you some heat medicine. She was wanting to leave as soon as possible but Pisces threaten her life, so we are staying for a few days."
"We don't have a few days. We should get going. Me sleeping put us far behind."
"Miss Cavendish relented but did agree. You need your rest, and we can use the time to figure out our next move. Miss Cavendish has been worried about you when you woke up yesterday in your heat," Aneirin perked his head up.
Akko pulled the sheets close to her naked body. "I hate my heats. They always make me feel weak and all I think about is sex with Diana. I was hoping Diana was going to stay. Her presence has always helped me out. I remember my first true heat was with her."
At that point, there was a knock on the door.
"Miss Kagari. Are you awake? I have some breakfast for you."
"I am. Thank you."
Akko walked downstairs to see Pisces setting the table. Pastries, bacon, eggs, toast, and ham covered the table.
"Is all of this for us?"
"Yes. You need it since you are in your heat."
Akko drove right in. The dragons soon joined her. Akko kept staring at the black dragon who was just staring back at her, eyes unblinking.
"Hey Miss Pisces. Why does this dragon keep looking at me?"
"Don't know. He has been here for 17 years. I don't know his story. Keeps to himself and doesn't talk to the other dragons. Not even my own."
"You have your own dragon?"
"Of course. Aquarius. Come here."
A small sea foam dragon came running out of the kitchen. He jumped onto the table and nudged Akko's hand. She started to stroke his back.
"There you are doofus. We have guest properly introduce yourself."
"Hello. I'm Aquarius. Oh wait. She didn't hear that," the little dragon said.
"Hello Aquarius. I'm Akko."
"Holy shit. You can hear me? The rumors are true then."
Aquarius was running amok as he chirped at Pisces.
"Wait. You can understand the dragons? All of them?" Pisces asked shunned.
"Yes. I am the dragon priestess. Blue is my dragon. Aneirin was Mr Blackwell's dragon before..." Akko paused not wanting to continue. She didn't know if Pisces was update on the news. Heck, she didn't know how much had been leaked out. Pisces laid a warm hand on top of hers.
"I know dear. We have gotten the news. Mr Blackwell is dead, and you and your friends were just defending yourselves. I understand completely. News travels fast, especially when you have a huge group come through saying they had just left Appleton and they were still wearing those dress clothes."
"A group? Who was there?"
"Twelve in total. One red haired was someone who I originally thought was your mate with how she talked about you. She was clearly in love with you. The other red head was loud."
"That sounds like Amanda. They are our friends. Did they say where they headed to next?"
"Glastonbury. Same as the two of you. They said they were going to wait there for their priestess. I'm assuming you."
"Thank you Pisces. For everything."
"Finish up and head back upstairs. Your alpha should be back shortly with your medicine."
Diana had came in later with the promised heat medicine but was soon pulled into the room by Akko. Akko pushed Diana onto the bed before straddling her hips.
"Akko, are you alright?" Diana asked as Akko tugged at her pants.
"No. You are so mean. Leaving me alone. By myself. You know how lonely I get."
"I know. I'm sorry. I just needed to get you this medicine so we could travel to Glastonbury once the worst of your heat is over."
"Then make love to me. Now."
Diana smiled. "With pleasure."
She grabbed Akko's hips and rolled them both over, with her on top. Diana went straight to her neck. Akko moaned loudly as Diana started to thrust into her. Akko was quickly overwhelmed with pleasure as Diana slipped her knot into her.
Akko was laying in bed with a book as Diana was curled up next to her asleep. Soft snores came from both her and the dragons that were at the foot of the bed. The door pried open for the black dragon to walk in. Akko watched as it jumped up on her side of the bed. She marked the page and set the book down her lap. She got a good look at him. It was a pure black dragon with a blood red eyes and two straight horns, similar to Blue's horns. The left eye had been shut with three gash marks running down it with a few more scars marring its body.
"Can I help you?"
"Yes. It has been many years," A deep gravely voice answered. "Nines. Look you all grown up. You truly are a sight for a sore eye. You definitely grew into a fine young woman. I am happy."
"Do I know you?"
"I figured as much. It has been many years. You were just three the last I saw of you. You look so much like your mothers. You do take after Chariot the most though."
Akko stared at the dragon in front of her. A memory of flying on a pure black dragon like the one before her flashed through her minds eye.
"Yami? Is that you? I thought you were dead. You protected me. How did you end up here?"
"Yes. I did. I have seen what had happen to Kazumi and didn't wish the same for you. I took a vow to protect you. I fight tooth and talon to allow you and your mother to escape. I found this inn on accident. I was heavily wounded after the fight and Pisces found me. She took me in and helped heal me. I had a vision to wait till the time was right. I think that time is now. Atsuko Kagari, if I may be bold to ask if I can join you?"
"Yes. I would be happy for you to join us. The more the merrier. I would be happy to have you back. Plus, you can tell me embarrassing stories about my mothers and Croix."
"A fine deal lass. I have missed you." Yami brushed his head against her hand as she stroked his muzzle.
Diana's body shifted to better accommodate Akko as she settled down into the bed. She mumbled a bit before falling back to asleep.
"Your mate seems like a good woman. Strong and has a good head on her shoulder. A good fit. Do you care for her as much as she cares for you?"
"I love her. I don't know what I would do if I ever lost her," Akko stroked her lover's cheek. Diana grumbled before her hand shot out of the covers to pull Akko close.
"Love you too," Diana mumbled before falling back to sleep, Akko tucked up close to her.
"Thank you Miss Pisces. We better get going if we are to head to Glastonbury. We have some friends we need to meet up with."
"You two be careful now. Now, be gentle with her Diana. After what I heard last night, I wouldn't be surprised to hear the priestess is pregnant soon." Both of them blushed.
"I hope we weren't too much of a bother."
"Oh Nines no. You two were some of thee most pleasant company I have had in a long time. Now get along with you two. Shoo. The world needs you."
Akko pecked Pisces's cheek before hoping onto Yami's back. The black dragon had decided to act as their dragon as it would be less suspicious then a gold, a white or even a blue dragon.
"Now Yami. I know you never spoke much. But do take care of this girl. She is our last hope." Yami nodded his head.
"She is my life. I will protect her with mine."
Akko laid her head on Diana's chest as she listened to her lover's heart as they set out on the road again.
Akko still was in the middle of her heat but she took the medicine which caused her drowsiness and she snuggled up close to Diana to sleep it off. Beatrix draped herself around Akko's shoulders as Blue and Aneirin sat on Yami's head.
"Alright. Tell me Akko. How many more dragons do you plan on collecting." Akko giggled as Diana kissed her forehead.
"Don't know. These two were unplanned. But I am glad they are with us."
After days of delay, they had finally arrived at Glastonbury, a coven close to the sea. At first, the guards didn't believe that they were part of the Luna Nova group till Blue revealed himself and Akko spoke to the guards' dragons. They were soon ushered to the castle gates and the master of the coven. An elderly older woman stood before them, hugging Akko but staring cautiously at Diana.
"Welcome Dragon King and Dragon Priestess. I am so glad to see you have made it safe. Who is this traveling with you," The woman asked the two.
"I am Diana Cavendish. I am sure you know the name. My mothers Bernadette and Elizabeth Cavendish use to visit Glastonbury when I was younger."
"Diana Cavendish. I don't believe it. I heard you were dead."
"Dead? Who told you that?"
"Your friends and a letter from Appleton detailing what had happen."
A loud shrill was heard as Amanda came running and tackled Akko to the ground.
"Akko. Oh thank the nines and king that you are alive. We have been so worried about you." Amanda turned to see Diana. "Diana. You're alive? Sarah said she had seen you get pierced with an arrow and fall off Beatrix. Diana, you damn fool. I don't believe it. Wait till everyone hears this." Amanda hugged the both of them and dragged the to the others.
Lotte, Barbara, and Mary shot out of their seats and was at Akko's side in a second.
"Akko. Where have you been. We have been so worried about you," Lotte cried into Akko's shoulder. Barbara looked down to see the ring. "Akko. Did I see an engagement ring on you?"
Akko blushed as she clasped her hands close to her chest.
"Yes. Diana proposed to me. We are engaged."
The three other omegas screamed in unison.
"Akko, you have to give me all the details."
Diana smiled at their interaction. Amanda swung an arm over her shoulder.
"Good to see you finally pulled your head out of your arse Dia."
"Thank you. I think that is a compliment."
"It is. Akko is good for you. Better then Chloe ever was. I'm glad that you realized that."
"I agree on the statement. She is my light in the darkness and I plan on spending the rest of my life with her."
Akko was soon greeted by the rest of the members of their group. Andrew hugged her tightly, crying about how he almost lost his best friend. Frank just patted her back. Sucy gave her a half hug but it clearly bothered her that Akko went missing. Constanze hugged her while Jasminka picked her up in a bear hug. Hannah cried, blubbering about how she was so sure Akko was hurt and Diana was dead. Avery even hugged Akko as well. Sarah was the last one to see Akko and the omega needed to talk to her.
"I hope we can still be friends," Akko turned to watch the red head.
Sarah was quiet as she mulled over her thoughts. Akko had explained to Sarah everything that had happen even the proposal. Sarah snarled.
"Akko. She hurt you bad. Even made you cry. How can you even possible even be engaged with that alpha?"
"I know she hurt me but she explained everything to me. We made up. I'm going to marry her."
"Till she snaps again and decides that she doesn't want you. What will happen then. She has hurt you before. Don't think she won't hurt you again. I will prove that Diana is the wrong fit for you." Sarah walked as fast as she could. She encountered Diana who was walking towards Akko. Sarah stood in front of Diana.
"Cavendish. I challenge you to a fight. To prove who is the strongest alpha for the dragon priestess and worthy of Akko's love." She got up dangerously close Diana's face.
"What?" Akko shouted coming in between the two alphas.
"I accept your challenge Bernhardt." Diana growled.