Kordain
AN: READ THIS!!! This story takes place long ago, and I've involved magic. The words I use are made up, but you will find out what I mean. I've changed some things, but included all the Digidestined. Don't be to freaked out, It's a long story and deals with some serious situations. If this bothers you. Don't read it. If it's to confusing for you, don't read it.
With my stories, you have to think a little deeper. ^_^
THIS IS IMPORTANT
Earth: Fjoria
Air: Kaylin
Fire/Ice: Raydrix
Water: Lavishan
Light: Danadi
Storm: Tilerian
Healing: Silana
Holy: Silaish
Electricity: Aiden
Ice: Kardih
Mind: Ghasiha
Fire: Raifal
R
Summary:
It was a war, of good and evil,
god and sin.
It was a battle to the finish,
a fight to the death,
and the combatants were to take no prisoners.
But on a field of blood,
At the break of blackened day,
two oppositions would collide,
and first sight would lead to a losing victory
Prisoners would be taken.
Only in the war of love and hate,
who is the captive within?
WARNING!!! There is a sex scene in this chapter, but you can skip it. When you see these lines _____ just move on until you see the other row, then it's over!
Part Two/ Imprisoned Souls
The first to arrive was Tai Kamiya, and his wife, Lady Sora.
Obviously, the lady had been weeping, as her brown eyed looked dull and swollen. She hadn't taken the news of her husband's false loyalty well.
Lord Kamiya had been summoned to Kordain when Lord Ichijouji had gotten word of more battlements defeated. The War of Sins was drawing to a close, and obviously 'The Devil' Ichijouji was winning.
He had wanted all his allies within the Kingdom, well he sent ambassadors to the surrounding castles of Tachikawa, Inoue, and Kido, in order to offer the last chance for alliance, else he crush them without mercy.
Ken Ichijouji ran a hand through his immaculate blue hair. It was regretful, to have to take such measures. But he could easily see who would, and would not join.
It was a matter of waiting. And the fact that he held some of their daughter's prisoner, was merely a strategic tool of war.
Next to arrive were some of the maidens, and Davis Motomiya. The burgundy haired man's Tilerian kingdom was already behind his own, so he feared not from his friend.
Next to enter was Lord Joseph. The missive sent to his kingdom would certainly surprise the current Lord and his Lady. Their thought dead son was very alive, and was 2nd in command to the Dark Army Warlord.
He threw his eyes away from his best friend. His parents would take the news hard, and he fretted for them. But he had not the time to think of such things. This was war, not a tea party.
The red haired sorceror came through the wide doorway, followed by the remaining women.
Lord Ken was suddenly struck by the vision that walked through.
General Yolei looked even more beautiful then he had imagined when he had sent the dress.
She walked proudly, head held high when she sat to the left of Lady Mimi.
She glowed like pastel sunshine, her long purple hair silkily flowing around her shoulders and above her head. The diamond between her breasts glittered, and he eyed it appreciatively. The maiden refused to look at him, instead, silently focusing her attention on her china plate.
Lady Mimi, who was seated beside Lady Sora, was reunited with her friend. They hugged, as Sora wept quietly, and Lord Joseph watched from his seat beside Ken.
Evidently, the meal would not be pleasant.
When The Dark Lord Ken allowed the 'guests' to leave, Yolei fled to the balcony nearby, seeking immediate relief from his shaking presence.
She bowed her heather haired head, closing her eyes and listening to the soothing sounds of the crashing ocean beneath.
The waves cooled her burning cheeks, and the sun shining above cleared her mind. Frowning, she opened her tawny vision to the thunderous sea.
"Would that the sun shine in such a foul kingdom as Kordain.' She railed inwardly, tears clouding her vision.
She struggled to maintain her composure. She was General Yolei Inoue of the light brigade! Not some weeping female!
But tears rushed forth, as she pictured the Air Kingdom Kaylin, and her own mother and father. How they must miss her...
She wearily summoned some of her magic, as she sought to assuage her hurt and anger with violence.
She closed her eyes, opening her palms...When a cold voice sounded behind her.
"If you seek to rid yourself of anger, may I suggest you ask Lord Ichijouji to use the battle room..."
She swung around, wiping her tears away as she let her mana fade back.
Lord Joseph leaned against the balcony doorway, his dark blue brow arched.
She bared her teeth, averting her gaze.
"I 'suggest' you hie yourself off this balcony!" She shrieked, letting out a sob.
Joseph stepped closer. "Were you not in Lord Ichijouji's favor" He eyed her dress. "The I would cut out your waspish tongue, general."
When Yolei opened her mouth to retort, the blue haired man sighed, closing his eyes.
"Forgive me, General Yolei. I mean no disrespect to a lady."
Yolei looked at his weary face, realizing how his soul must be in a turmoil of angst at the unfortunate turn of events for him.
The other ladies had been nervously buzzing with rumors of the missives sent to the kingdoms today...Inoue and Kido among them...
The knight braced his muscled arms against the stone ledge, watching the sea as gusts of wind blew his long hair around him.
"How fares the Lady Mimi?" He queried softly.
She would not have heard his quiet whisper, had the wind not carried it to her ears.
She stepped beside him, surprisingly at ease with her enemy's presence. Unlike some...
"She fares well, milord." She offered, and he took it, turning anguished black eyed to hers.
"Does she weep? Does she care? Would I have not been taken that day!" He banged a fist against the stone, and the general winced. "I have sold my soul to an honorable devil! But I have kept my heart for her!"
He covered his face, letting out an angry sigh.
"I need not burden you with my troubles, general. Just give me some sign she still loves me, and I shall remain forever in your debt..."
Yolei was shaken by the stoic mans outburst, and her tender heart went out to both the parted lovers.
"She has wept the days through, bemoaning the loss of her young lover, and the gain of the cold reflection. Had you not been the wall of ice, she has seen before her now, her shadowed bitterness would not be filling her heart, where the sunshine of your love remains..."
Joseph hung his head. "Is it so? For I could not bare the thought of her betrayal with Lord Matthew, and hid behind it to justify my own..."
Yolei sighed, looking away from his pain etched face. "If I were you, I would flee to her side, mayhap she would forgive you for your torture, should you forgive her own."
Joe strode to the doorway, turning to look at the girl.
"I would thank you before I leave. For you are kind to tell me."
The lady smiled, waving him off, before turning back to her pensive vision.
"You do in one moment, what I could not do for a fortnight."
This time, she did not turn.
The sound of her captor's voice frightened her more then Lord Joseph's anger, and she braced her shoulders, even as sweeping desire flowed over her heart.
"I have no words to speak with you, Milord."
The man strode over, and the general quaked despite herself. She was a general! Why could she not control her body!
The warlord cupped her chin, eager for the contact and warmth he knew their passion could bring.
"Then let no words be spoken..."
As he leaned in to join their mouths, Yolei whimpered, wrenching herself from his gentle grasp.
"Nay! You are the lord here! I cannot let anything come between us! Be it lust or...or..."
The dark lord's eyes flared blue, and the girl took a step back, scared.
"Or...More?" He smiled, his grin silky and cold, but also exciting.
"I would give the world to you, or so I feel, Milady...Just wait 'til 'tis mine, then your sweet embrace will be waiting for me..."
Yolei backed away, her eyes wide and teary.
"Nay! I want nothing from you! I hunger not for the world! Or any gems, or gowns and trinkets! You cannot promise me sweet nothings! I am not so naïve as to not see past you!"
Ken frowned ominously, his eyes glowing brighter from wary anger.
"What speakest you of? See past what?"
Yolei's voice shook, as she met the unyielding stone ledge. Her back pressed into it as the lord drew closer.
"I-I know you m-merely w-want my alliance in o-order to g-get my fathers k-kingdom!"
Ken stepped close, inches from her.
The smell of lilac and daisy chains intoxicated him, and he pressed against her. He felt her shudder despite herself, and confused desire spread over her face.
"I need no bargaining tool from you, milady...The missives have been sent, and your capture is tool enough."
His mouth swooped down to capture hers, and he groaned, his arms forming an iron hold upon her.
Once again, the warm light softened his heart, easing the pressure on his soul, and he felt himself sinking , almost as if he melted into her body.
"Witch..." He murmured dazedly, pulling back to look into her own confused features.
His hands roamed her slender back, the wind blew strands of soft lavender hair around his face, and he ached to touch the mass unbound.
Her innocent mouth opened to him, and eagerly he sought the deep recesses. She tasted like rasberries and wine, and he felt her sigh into his own mouth.
His embrace tightened, as he felt more at peace then ever before. This passion, this feeling. It was so...so right.
Yolei sighed as his tongue found entry to her mouth, and she tasted smoke and sugar. Her arms grasped his shoulders, and her curious grasp searched the muscle and corded tendons.
His embrace was protective, almost like a jealous lover, and she found herself absorbed by the passion and density of his kiss.
It seemed like a blessed eternity before he broke the contact.
He rested his head on her shoulder, whispering huskily into her soft ear, even as he kissed her neck.
"Come with me..." He murmured, and dazedly, she felt herself led through the empty dining hall, through a maze corridors, and into a spacious, blue chamber.
Eagerly, he sought her mouth again, laying her gently on what was obviously his bed.
He pressed soft kisses down her neck, and the flush of sensations made her gasp. She arched against his body, and Ken chuckled.
Suddenly, he wasn't the dark lord, and she wasn't the general.
They were just to lonely souls finding comfort in the others welcome embrace.
Gently, so not to startle her, Ken lifted her against him, softly unbuttoning her gown. Wordlessly, she submitted to his caress, as he slid the yellow silk from her body, tossing it to the floor...
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He kissed her again, and her arms entwined around his neck. The dark lord slid his shirt and tunic off, and Yolei's hands explored his chest.
Even as her heart and body responded, she knew this was wrong...Bedding the enemy.
But it felt so right...So pure...
Ken removed her soft undergarments, then his breeches, and Yolei bit her lip, blushing.
The whisper that sounded in the air was foreign to her. The soft, husky tones were her own, but were not. "I-I have never done this before..."
And Ken kissed her softly, reassuring her with his touch.
"Do not worry, Yolei. I shall be gentle."
His blue eyes glowed softly, and she was swept away in his beauty, even as she was set adrift by his touch.
His caresses awakened something hot and primitive inside her, and she moaned, closing her eyes.
He smiled against her skin, as his mouth trailed down her body.
Yolei's fingers swept down his back as she urged him on.
"Slowly, little vixen. I would have you feel everything I do..."
Never before had Ken cared for another's pleasure but he took so much from even her slightest response.
His mouth traced her breast, and she gasped, jerking against him.
He continued his exploration, and Yolei gave herself up to him.
He coiled and unstrung her body where no man ever had ever been, and her cries echoed through the room.
Ken returned to her mouth, whispering against it.
"This will hurt, girl. But it shall fade soon."
He entered her, capturing her small cry of pain in a kiss.
The pain faded, and he began the rhythm as old as time.
Yolei adjusted to the feel of him inside her, and her eyes, deepened to a sunburst of gold, widened when the pleasure over whelmed her.
Ken gasped against her mouth, feeling the most intense pleasure he ever had.
She matched his stride, their bodies fluid and graceful.
The fever rose, the pulsing flames overwhelming them, as they crashed into oblivion together.
Ken collapsed, awed by the feelings, and he kissed her bewildered mouth.
"W-what was that?". Yolei whispered meekly, as sanity returned. Cold shock ran though her, as the enormity of what she had done penetrated her mind.
"That was love, Yolei..." The dark lord murmured against her neck, losing himself to the welcome gift Morpheus.
The girl's lip trembled, as the man lying on top her fell asleep.
Gently, she eased herself off the bed, tearfully donning her shift and gown.
'Twas not love...She had given herself to a man without love...
Disheveled and weeping, she fled the chambers of the now peaceful Warlord...
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Ken awoke alone, and a savage anger filled him.
Yolei Inoue was his! She had fled!
Growling, he hefted himself from his bed, throwing on his tunic and braise, strapping on his saber..
He threw open his chamber door, almost colliding with Joseph Kido, who looked extremely pensive.
Ken glared, and wordlessly, the Lord understood.
"The Lady is in the Battle room with two other women. She seems rather...Upset..."
Ken charged down the hall, as if hell bit at his heels.
"Wind Blast!"
Ken stopped abruptly by the door, as an enormous torrent of wind rent the air.
Yolei stood, palms outstretched, feet apart, to the side of the room. She wore a long tunic, and breeches, two other women, who were obviously her opponents, were blasted against the padded wall,
Immediately, the brunette known as Lady Mimi of the Fjoria kingdom, somersaulted, landing on one knee, her fingers stretched at Yolei.
"Tendril Bind!"
An onset of thick green vines erupted from the ground, coiling rapidly around the general's legs.
With a smooth downward slash, Yolei's thin, silver sword sliced though the bondage and she leapt out of their range.
The third women, obviously Lady Sora of Silana Kingdom, closed her eyes, pressing her hands together.
"Gentle res-" She began, before Mimi cut her off
"Oh, you shan't!" She growled
"Fauna Summon!" She raised her hand spreading her fingers, and a ball of glowing green light appeared. Rapidly, Earth sprites darted at the red head, surrounding her in their midst. She shrieked, her attack thwarted, and spun, the fairies dissipating.
"I give!" She called, and rushed to the sidelines.
Yolei knelt by the ground, during their struggle, cupping one hand, bracing the other against it.
"Air Summon!" She yelled, and an enormous gale erupted from the empty space. Mimi was knocked brutally against the luckily padded wall, conceding defeat.
Yolei congratulated herself on her victory, as she turned to the doorway. Only to find her 'lover' there, Joseph Kido behind him..
Rage threw her off balance, as his eyes meandered down her body.
He strode through the battle room, eyeing her fallen friends. Lord Kido helped a startled Mimi up, and led her from the room. Sora followed, leaving the angry two alone.
"Care to really play?" He grinned, and she couldn't miss the possessive threat in his voice.
"I may get burned," She whispered quietly, and Lord Ichijouji smirked.
"You have already been burned by me...As I was by you..."
Anger filled her, and her eyes sparked.
"Air Summon!" She screamed, and Ken was thrown backwards. But instead of falling like Mimi, he used the wall as leverage, cocking his leg and flipping himself off it.
"Icicle Shroud!" He called upon landing, and ice immediately gripped her ankles. Using her slender sword, she quickly hacked herself free, leaping away as he sent another attack her way.
"Gale Force!" She shouted in midair, catching the warrior unprepared.
He was brutally shoved back, slamming against the wall. Even the padding could not help him, and a bit of stone cracked upon impact.
With a slight wince, Ken got up, anger boiling in his veins.
But she was good, he could give her that...And much more...
"Ash Turmoil!!" He threw open his arms, and thick ashes filled the air around her, blinding her vision and sending her into a choking, coughing fit.
She struggled from the embrace of cinder, sparks burning her skin.
Yolei stumbled, falling to her knees as the cloud disappeared, leaving nothing but small burns upon her hands.
"Spirit Summon!" She croaked, coughing, and the wind spun around Ken, lifting him off the ground. He was promptly thrown right back, crashing to the floor, only to be lifted again.
He caught a glimpse of Yolei as she arced her arm, sending him spinning through the air, and back into the floor.
Several more times, he was thrown around like a rag doll, before she collapsed into a coughing fit, and the wind spirit dissipated.
Both lay battered upon the floor, Ken stunned by his inability to inflict real pain upon her..
Shaking his head, he rose unsteadily, drawing his saber from the sheath by his hip.
He stumbled to her, panting.
Just as he was going to press it to her throat, proving himself the victor, she flung out her sword arm, clanging their blades.
The challenge in her eyes fueled his desire, enraged him, but the pain held him back.
"D-do you yield?" He asked, and her eye answered him before she did. "Never..."
Ken slowly put away his blade, confusing her.
"I would say...That now we both have yielded..."
Abruptly, the maiden flung herself up, stumbling from the room. Ken watched her go.
The warlord stood alone.
"Ken?"
The voice of Joseph came to him, and he turned. Lord Tai, Lord Joseph and Sergeant Davis had entered, weaponless, so obviously ready to magic train.
"Yes?" He answered wearily, and Davis stepped forward. "Care to join us?"
Ken shook his head negatively, and left the room, Joe sighed.
"Shall we, men?"
Davis stood, back to the wall, his hands fanning in front of him. To his left, Lord Tai was braced on his knees, one hand, up, and to his right, Lord Joseph, palms together.
"Dust Storm!"
Taichi and Joseph were hit by a torrent of sand debris, which stung their faces and choked them, falling to the ground Joe avoided the brunt of the blast, but Tai caught it, and was thrown to the ground, hacking sand when the biting gusts stopped. Immediately, Joseph thrust out his palms.
"Rain Strike!" This time, Davis was pummeled by shards of snapping rain, soaking him, and tossing him backwards.
Well his attack continued, from his vantagepoint on the ground, Tai choked out his own attack.
"Summon Spark!" A fire burst of burning sparks showered over Joseph, and he cried out in pain, he leapt out of their way, recovering as Davis attacked Tai.
"Blinding Desert!!"
Tai was totally encased in scratching sand, rendering him helpless.
"Dammit!" He coughed, shielding his face until the storm broke.
"Water Wall!" Joseph screamed, and Tai was surrounded be a wall of freezing water, as was Davis, after a few moments, Joseph released the spell, and both men came up spluttering.
"Enough Joseph! I give!" Tai crawled to the side, resting his aching body.
"Double teaming basterds!!" He grunted, and waved his hand.
"I must be off...Continue if you must..."
Joe turned, raising a brow..
"I guess we are done...'Eh Davis?"
The other man nodded, sucking back air like there was no tomorrow, and the two men left.
And as they fought...And as Yolei fled...
Ken pursued with the avid intensity of lover enraged...
AN: READ THIS!!! This story takes place long ago, and I've involved magic. The words I use are made up, but you will find out what I mean. I've changed some things, but included all the Digidestined. Don't be to freaked out, It's a long story and deals with some serious situations. If this bothers you. Don't read it. If it's to confusing for you, don't read it.
With my stories, you have to think a little deeper. ^_^
THIS IS IMPORTANT
Earth: Fjoria
Air: Kaylin
Fire/Ice: Raydrix
Water: Lavishan
Light: Danadi
Storm: Tilerian
Healing: Silana
Holy: Silaish
Electricity: Aiden
Ice: Kardih
Mind: Ghasiha
Fire: Raifal
R
Summary:
It was a war, of good and evil,
god and sin.
It was a battle to the finish,
a fight to the death,
and the combatants were to take no prisoners.
But on a field of blood,
At the break of blackened day,
two oppositions would collide,
and first sight would lead to a losing victory
Prisoners would be taken.
Only in the war of love and hate,
who is the captive within?
WARNING!!! There is a sex scene in this chapter, but you can skip it. When you see these lines _____ just move on until you see the other row, then it's over!
Part Two/ Imprisoned Souls
The first to arrive was Tai Kamiya, and his wife, Lady Sora.
Obviously, the lady had been weeping, as her brown eyed looked dull and swollen. She hadn't taken the news of her husband's false loyalty well.
Lord Kamiya had been summoned to Kordain when Lord Ichijouji had gotten word of more battlements defeated. The War of Sins was drawing to a close, and obviously 'The Devil' Ichijouji was winning.
He had wanted all his allies within the Kingdom, well he sent ambassadors to the surrounding castles of Tachikawa, Inoue, and Kido, in order to offer the last chance for alliance, else he crush them without mercy.
Ken Ichijouji ran a hand through his immaculate blue hair. It was regretful, to have to take such measures. But he could easily see who would, and would not join.
It was a matter of waiting. And the fact that he held some of their daughter's prisoner, was merely a strategic tool of war.
Next to arrive were some of the maidens, and Davis Motomiya. The burgundy haired man's Tilerian kingdom was already behind his own, so he feared not from his friend.
Next to enter was Lord Joseph. The missive sent to his kingdom would certainly surprise the current Lord and his Lady. Their thought dead son was very alive, and was 2nd in command to the Dark Army Warlord.
He threw his eyes away from his best friend. His parents would take the news hard, and he fretted for them. But he had not the time to think of such things. This was war, not a tea party.
The red haired sorceror came through the wide doorway, followed by the remaining women.
Lord Ken was suddenly struck by the vision that walked through.
General Yolei looked even more beautiful then he had imagined when he had sent the dress.
She walked proudly, head held high when she sat to the left of Lady Mimi.
She glowed like pastel sunshine, her long purple hair silkily flowing around her shoulders and above her head. The diamond between her breasts glittered, and he eyed it appreciatively. The maiden refused to look at him, instead, silently focusing her attention on her china plate.
Lady Mimi, who was seated beside Lady Sora, was reunited with her friend. They hugged, as Sora wept quietly, and Lord Joseph watched from his seat beside Ken.
Evidently, the meal would not be pleasant.
When The Dark Lord Ken allowed the 'guests' to leave, Yolei fled to the balcony nearby, seeking immediate relief from his shaking presence.
She bowed her heather haired head, closing her eyes and listening to the soothing sounds of the crashing ocean beneath.
The waves cooled her burning cheeks, and the sun shining above cleared her mind. Frowning, she opened her tawny vision to the thunderous sea.
"Would that the sun shine in such a foul kingdom as Kordain.' She railed inwardly, tears clouding her vision.
She struggled to maintain her composure. She was General Yolei Inoue of the light brigade! Not some weeping female!
But tears rushed forth, as she pictured the Air Kingdom Kaylin, and her own mother and father. How they must miss her...
She wearily summoned some of her magic, as she sought to assuage her hurt and anger with violence.
She closed her eyes, opening her palms...When a cold voice sounded behind her.
"If you seek to rid yourself of anger, may I suggest you ask Lord Ichijouji to use the battle room..."
She swung around, wiping her tears away as she let her mana fade back.
Lord Joseph leaned against the balcony doorway, his dark blue brow arched.
She bared her teeth, averting her gaze.
"I 'suggest' you hie yourself off this balcony!" She shrieked, letting out a sob.
Joseph stepped closer. "Were you not in Lord Ichijouji's favor" He eyed her dress. "The I would cut out your waspish tongue, general."
When Yolei opened her mouth to retort, the blue haired man sighed, closing his eyes.
"Forgive me, General Yolei. I mean no disrespect to a lady."
Yolei looked at his weary face, realizing how his soul must be in a turmoil of angst at the unfortunate turn of events for him.
The other ladies had been nervously buzzing with rumors of the missives sent to the kingdoms today...Inoue and Kido among them...
The knight braced his muscled arms against the stone ledge, watching the sea as gusts of wind blew his long hair around him.
"How fares the Lady Mimi?" He queried softly.
She would not have heard his quiet whisper, had the wind not carried it to her ears.
She stepped beside him, surprisingly at ease with her enemy's presence. Unlike some...
"She fares well, milord." She offered, and he took it, turning anguished black eyed to hers.
"Does she weep? Does she care? Would I have not been taken that day!" He banged a fist against the stone, and the general winced. "I have sold my soul to an honorable devil! But I have kept my heart for her!"
He covered his face, letting out an angry sigh.
"I need not burden you with my troubles, general. Just give me some sign she still loves me, and I shall remain forever in your debt..."
Yolei was shaken by the stoic mans outburst, and her tender heart went out to both the parted lovers.
"She has wept the days through, bemoaning the loss of her young lover, and the gain of the cold reflection. Had you not been the wall of ice, she has seen before her now, her shadowed bitterness would not be filling her heart, where the sunshine of your love remains..."
Joseph hung his head. "Is it so? For I could not bare the thought of her betrayal with Lord Matthew, and hid behind it to justify my own..."
Yolei sighed, looking away from his pain etched face. "If I were you, I would flee to her side, mayhap she would forgive you for your torture, should you forgive her own."
Joe strode to the doorway, turning to look at the girl.
"I would thank you before I leave. For you are kind to tell me."
The lady smiled, waving him off, before turning back to her pensive vision.
"You do in one moment, what I could not do for a fortnight."
This time, she did not turn.
The sound of her captor's voice frightened her more then Lord Joseph's anger, and she braced her shoulders, even as sweeping desire flowed over her heart.
"I have no words to speak with you, Milord."
The man strode over, and the general quaked despite herself. She was a general! Why could she not control her body!
The warlord cupped her chin, eager for the contact and warmth he knew their passion could bring.
"Then let no words be spoken..."
As he leaned in to join their mouths, Yolei whimpered, wrenching herself from his gentle grasp.
"Nay! You are the lord here! I cannot let anything come between us! Be it lust or...or..."
The dark lord's eyes flared blue, and the girl took a step back, scared.
"Or...More?" He smiled, his grin silky and cold, but also exciting.
"I would give the world to you, or so I feel, Milady...Just wait 'til 'tis mine, then your sweet embrace will be waiting for me..."
Yolei backed away, her eyes wide and teary.
"Nay! I want nothing from you! I hunger not for the world! Or any gems, or gowns and trinkets! You cannot promise me sweet nothings! I am not so naïve as to not see past you!"
Ken frowned ominously, his eyes glowing brighter from wary anger.
"What speakest you of? See past what?"
Yolei's voice shook, as she met the unyielding stone ledge. Her back pressed into it as the lord drew closer.
"I-I know you m-merely w-want my alliance in o-order to g-get my fathers k-kingdom!"
Ken stepped close, inches from her.
The smell of lilac and daisy chains intoxicated him, and he pressed against her. He felt her shudder despite herself, and confused desire spread over her face.
"I need no bargaining tool from you, milady...The missives have been sent, and your capture is tool enough."
His mouth swooped down to capture hers, and he groaned, his arms forming an iron hold upon her.
Once again, the warm light softened his heart, easing the pressure on his soul, and he felt himself sinking , almost as if he melted into her body.
"Witch..." He murmured dazedly, pulling back to look into her own confused features.
His hands roamed her slender back, the wind blew strands of soft lavender hair around his face, and he ached to touch the mass unbound.
Her innocent mouth opened to him, and eagerly he sought the deep recesses. She tasted like rasberries and wine, and he felt her sigh into his own mouth.
His embrace tightened, as he felt more at peace then ever before. This passion, this feeling. It was so...so right.
Yolei sighed as his tongue found entry to her mouth, and she tasted smoke and sugar. Her arms grasped his shoulders, and her curious grasp searched the muscle and corded tendons.
His embrace was protective, almost like a jealous lover, and she found herself absorbed by the passion and density of his kiss.
It seemed like a blessed eternity before he broke the contact.
He rested his head on her shoulder, whispering huskily into her soft ear, even as he kissed her neck.
"Come with me..." He murmured, and dazedly, she felt herself led through the empty dining hall, through a maze corridors, and into a spacious, blue chamber.
Eagerly, he sought her mouth again, laying her gently on what was obviously his bed.
He pressed soft kisses down her neck, and the flush of sensations made her gasp. She arched against his body, and Ken chuckled.
Suddenly, he wasn't the dark lord, and she wasn't the general.
They were just to lonely souls finding comfort in the others welcome embrace.
Gently, so not to startle her, Ken lifted her against him, softly unbuttoning her gown. Wordlessly, she submitted to his caress, as he slid the yellow silk from her body, tossing it to the floor...
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He kissed her again, and her arms entwined around his neck. The dark lord slid his shirt and tunic off, and Yolei's hands explored his chest.
Even as her heart and body responded, she knew this was wrong...Bedding the enemy.
But it felt so right...So pure...
Ken removed her soft undergarments, then his breeches, and Yolei bit her lip, blushing.
The whisper that sounded in the air was foreign to her. The soft, husky tones were her own, but were not. "I-I have never done this before..."
And Ken kissed her softly, reassuring her with his touch.
"Do not worry, Yolei. I shall be gentle."
His blue eyes glowed softly, and she was swept away in his beauty, even as she was set adrift by his touch.
His caresses awakened something hot and primitive inside her, and she moaned, closing her eyes.
He smiled against her skin, as his mouth trailed down her body.
Yolei's fingers swept down his back as she urged him on.
"Slowly, little vixen. I would have you feel everything I do..."
Never before had Ken cared for another's pleasure but he took so much from even her slightest response.
His mouth traced her breast, and she gasped, jerking against him.
He continued his exploration, and Yolei gave herself up to him.
He coiled and unstrung her body where no man ever had ever been, and her cries echoed through the room.
Ken returned to her mouth, whispering against it.
"This will hurt, girl. But it shall fade soon."
He entered her, capturing her small cry of pain in a kiss.
The pain faded, and he began the rhythm as old as time.
Yolei adjusted to the feel of him inside her, and her eyes, deepened to a sunburst of gold, widened when the pleasure over whelmed her.
Ken gasped against her mouth, feeling the most intense pleasure he ever had.
She matched his stride, their bodies fluid and graceful.
The fever rose, the pulsing flames overwhelming them, as they crashed into oblivion together.
Ken collapsed, awed by the feelings, and he kissed her bewildered mouth.
"W-what was that?". Yolei whispered meekly, as sanity returned. Cold shock ran though her, as the enormity of what she had done penetrated her mind.
"That was love, Yolei..." The dark lord murmured against her neck, losing himself to the welcome gift Morpheus.
The girl's lip trembled, as the man lying on top her fell asleep.
Gently, she eased herself off the bed, tearfully donning her shift and gown.
'Twas not love...She had given herself to a man without love...
Disheveled and weeping, she fled the chambers of the now peaceful Warlord...
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Ken awoke alone, and a savage anger filled him.
Yolei Inoue was his! She had fled!
Growling, he hefted himself from his bed, throwing on his tunic and braise, strapping on his saber..
He threw open his chamber door, almost colliding with Joseph Kido, who looked extremely pensive.
Ken glared, and wordlessly, the Lord understood.
"The Lady is in the Battle room with two other women. She seems rather...Upset..."
Ken charged down the hall, as if hell bit at his heels.
"Wind Blast!"
Ken stopped abruptly by the door, as an enormous torrent of wind rent the air.
Yolei stood, palms outstretched, feet apart, to the side of the room. She wore a long tunic, and breeches, two other women, who were obviously her opponents, were blasted against the padded wall,
Immediately, the brunette known as Lady Mimi of the Fjoria kingdom, somersaulted, landing on one knee, her fingers stretched at Yolei.
"Tendril Bind!"
An onset of thick green vines erupted from the ground, coiling rapidly around the general's legs.
With a smooth downward slash, Yolei's thin, silver sword sliced though the bondage and she leapt out of their range.
The third women, obviously Lady Sora of Silana Kingdom, closed her eyes, pressing her hands together.
"Gentle res-" She began, before Mimi cut her off
"Oh, you shan't!" She growled
"Fauna Summon!" She raised her hand spreading her fingers, and a ball of glowing green light appeared. Rapidly, Earth sprites darted at the red head, surrounding her in their midst. She shrieked, her attack thwarted, and spun, the fairies dissipating.
"I give!" She called, and rushed to the sidelines.
Yolei knelt by the ground, during their struggle, cupping one hand, bracing the other against it.
"Air Summon!" She yelled, and an enormous gale erupted from the empty space. Mimi was knocked brutally against the luckily padded wall, conceding defeat.
Yolei congratulated herself on her victory, as she turned to the doorway. Only to find her 'lover' there, Joseph Kido behind him..
Rage threw her off balance, as his eyes meandered down her body.
He strode through the battle room, eyeing her fallen friends. Lord Kido helped a startled Mimi up, and led her from the room. Sora followed, leaving the angry two alone.
"Care to really play?" He grinned, and she couldn't miss the possessive threat in his voice.
"I may get burned," She whispered quietly, and Lord Ichijouji smirked.
"You have already been burned by me...As I was by you..."
Anger filled her, and her eyes sparked.
"Air Summon!" She screamed, and Ken was thrown backwards. But instead of falling like Mimi, he used the wall as leverage, cocking his leg and flipping himself off it.
"Icicle Shroud!" He called upon landing, and ice immediately gripped her ankles. Using her slender sword, she quickly hacked herself free, leaping away as he sent another attack her way.
"Gale Force!" She shouted in midair, catching the warrior unprepared.
He was brutally shoved back, slamming against the wall. Even the padding could not help him, and a bit of stone cracked upon impact.
With a slight wince, Ken got up, anger boiling in his veins.
But she was good, he could give her that...And much more...
"Ash Turmoil!!" He threw open his arms, and thick ashes filled the air around her, blinding her vision and sending her into a choking, coughing fit.
She struggled from the embrace of cinder, sparks burning her skin.
Yolei stumbled, falling to her knees as the cloud disappeared, leaving nothing but small burns upon her hands.
"Spirit Summon!" She croaked, coughing, and the wind spun around Ken, lifting him off the ground. He was promptly thrown right back, crashing to the floor, only to be lifted again.
He caught a glimpse of Yolei as she arced her arm, sending him spinning through the air, and back into the floor.
Several more times, he was thrown around like a rag doll, before she collapsed into a coughing fit, and the wind spirit dissipated.
Both lay battered upon the floor, Ken stunned by his inability to inflict real pain upon her..
Shaking his head, he rose unsteadily, drawing his saber from the sheath by his hip.
He stumbled to her, panting.
Just as he was going to press it to her throat, proving himself the victor, she flung out her sword arm, clanging their blades.
The challenge in her eyes fueled his desire, enraged him, but the pain held him back.
"D-do you yield?" He asked, and her eye answered him before she did. "Never..."
Ken slowly put away his blade, confusing her.
"I would say...That now we both have yielded..."
Abruptly, the maiden flung herself up, stumbling from the room. Ken watched her go.
The warlord stood alone.
"Ken?"
The voice of Joseph came to him, and he turned. Lord Tai, Lord Joseph and Sergeant Davis had entered, weaponless, so obviously ready to magic train.
"Yes?" He answered wearily, and Davis stepped forward. "Care to join us?"
Ken shook his head negatively, and left the room, Joe sighed.
"Shall we, men?"
Davis stood, back to the wall, his hands fanning in front of him. To his left, Lord Tai was braced on his knees, one hand, up, and to his right, Lord Joseph, palms together.
"Dust Storm!"
Taichi and Joseph were hit by a torrent of sand debris, which stung their faces and choked them, falling to the ground Joe avoided the brunt of the blast, but Tai caught it, and was thrown to the ground, hacking sand when the biting gusts stopped. Immediately, Joseph thrust out his palms.
"Rain Strike!" This time, Davis was pummeled by shards of snapping rain, soaking him, and tossing him backwards.
Well his attack continued, from his vantagepoint on the ground, Tai choked out his own attack.
"Summon Spark!" A fire burst of burning sparks showered over Joseph, and he cried out in pain, he leapt out of their way, recovering as Davis attacked Tai.
"Blinding Desert!!"
Tai was totally encased in scratching sand, rendering him helpless.
"Dammit!" He coughed, shielding his face until the storm broke.
"Water Wall!" Joseph screamed, and Tai was surrounded be a wall of freezing water, as was Davis, after a few moments, Joseph released the spell, and both men came up spluttering.
"Enough Joseph! I give!" Tai crawled to the side, resting his aching body.
"Double teaming basterds!!" He grunted, and waved his hand.
"I must be off...Continue if you must..."
Joe turned, raising a brow..
"I guess we are done...'Eh Davis?"
The other man nodded, sucking back air like there was no tomorrow, and the two men left.
And as they fought...And as Yolei fled...
Ken pursued with the avid intensity of lover enraged...