Hey guys, I'm back again….Minor disclaimer, once more: Goku, and his
attacks, the world of Greyhawk, and all that good stuff doesn't belong to
me….But the characters are mine—Do you hear me MINE!!…..And Taneka's…..So
you can't sue me for them! Bleh! ….Besides….Wolfie has no money…All you'd
get would be some lint and some strange artwork.
Sorry I took so long….Please read and review!!! Enjoy!!
Chapter Nineteen
A month and a half later, the party reached a town on the shores of the Nyr Dyv. Jea and Ambermist felt relieved. The trip was almost over. Besides, they could restock on food while they were in town—they were almost out.
While the thief "shopped" Jea and Laguna went to the docks, looking for a ship to Greyhawk. They were in luck. A large ferry ship was leaving that afternoon. The duo booked passage or three rooms, then went to find Ambermist and Dumbugg.
Ambermist was enjoying herself with swindling a shopkeeper when they spotted her. She had Dumbugg doubling as a pack mule, his arms laden with supplies.
"Yo! Ambermist! We got the passage booked! C'mon! It leaves in two hours."
"Okay," the annoyed thief responded. She was in a particularly sour mood and was trying to make herself feel better. Jea had confirmed both of their pregnancies a week before and Ambermist was still torqued.
They all hiked to the boat, loading the horses and taking their bags to their rooms. Jea looked at Laguna (the two were sharing a room.) when he inquired, "Is there a place on this boat where people gather?"
"You mean, like a common room?" she asked from where she lay sprawled on the bed. "Yeah, they have one of those."
"I think I will go there…to gain an understanding of the people on this boat."
Jea smiled at him. "I think I'll tag along," she said, placing one hand over her midsection, which was starting to thicken. "I'm kinda hungry."
Laughing quietly, Laguna pulled her to her feet, and, snaking his arms around her waist, hugged her close. "You're always hungry nowadays, ranger," he chuckled into her hair.
"Yeah? And it's all your fault, Pally-boy. C'mon. Let's go."
* * * * * *
Upon entering the common room, the two paused to take in the sight before them, studying people, things, and the room itself. They were so caught up they did not hear the person come up behind them until a voice said, "Hello, ranger," and a hand came down upon her shoulder.
Both whirled and Jea's jaw dropped. "Shikatsu?! That you? Goddess! It's been what, ten years?"
The man standing before them was also half elven, but his skin was dark brown and hair pale and silky. He nodded. "Yup, 'bout that….So, who's your friend?" He jerked his thumb at Laguna.
"I am Laguna Kimsteed, Paladin of the Order of the Great God, The Kamehameha King, Goku."
The man looked at Jea with an expression of utter incredulousness. "I thought you hated paladins!?"
She shrugged, blushing slightly, refusing to make eye contact. "Well…"
"I mean, you slit the last ones throat!"
Laguna stared at her. "You what?!"
"He was already dead," she said defensively. "I just…made it…permanent…"
Laguna was in shock, but said nothing. Shikatsu commented, "What happened to you to change your mind?"
"Uh…Hey! Ambermist!" Jea managed to change the subject. "Over here!"
The thief had just entered the room and walked over to them. "Hey. What's goin' on? Who's he?"
"This is Shikatsu, pro assassin. Shik—Ambermist, pro thief."
Ambermist looked pointedly at Shik. "You're part drow, aren't you?" she asked bluntly, after taking in his dark skin and pale hair.
"Yup. Half. Why?"
"I'm ¾ drow," she responded casually.
Shikatsu grinned. "…Well…this is a rare moment indeed. You don't see too many like us around, do you?"
Ambermist chuckled. "If you think we're strange, you should check out what's in one of our rooms…He's something else! Half orc, half high elf!"
"He's half what?! Is that even possible?! How did that happen?!…"
Ambermist snickered wickedly as Jea muttered under her breath, "Magically assisted rape?"
"…This I gotta see!" Shikatsu finished, unaware of Jea's remark.
"C'mon, I'll show you!" With that, the two rogues skipped off, Shik eyeing Jea and Laguna curiously.
Jea had ordered a huge platter of food and was digging in. Laguna hovered next to her chair, watching people in the room. He wondered how the two wolves were doing, concerned for their health—considering that Thistlechaser had adopted him as the "Packleader."
He looked at Jea. "I wanna go check on the wolves/ Will you be alright by yourself?"
The half elf paused eating long enough to swig her drink and answer. "I'll be fine. I can take care of myself—I was doing it before you were old enough to shave. Go ahead."
Not knowing whether to be offended or not, Laguna nodded. Squeezing her shoulder, he walked out of the room.
* * * * * *
As Shikatsu followed Ambermist to the cabin, he asked the burning question. "What happened to Jea? She used to hate paladins—with a passion! It was like a religion to her. But now…it's almost like a complete turnaround."
Ambermist stopped and grinned at him. "Let's just say that they have an interesting relationship….one of those package deals…"
The assassin looked at her suspiciously. "What do you mean, 'package deal?'" he said, a strange suspicion worming its way into his mind.
Ambermist shrugged. "You could say it's one of those '9-month-plans," she finished with a wicked smile. "They have become quite 'close' friends."
Shikatsu doubled over, laughing. "They didn't! Oh gods! He—he—he—"
"'He' did what?" Laguna asked as he caught up to them.
Shikatsu looked him in the eye. "Let me shake your hand, paladin. You certainly deserve to be a hero, decorated for accomplishing an impossible endeavor."
"Wha'?" Laguna asked, confused.
"The ranger, Laguna. She has always warded people off, telling them to go away—regardless of age, race, gender, or appearance—or anything else for that matter! No one could do anything to change her mind, or get close to her—even as a friend! And here it turns out, you, a PALADIN, of all people, not only becomes her close friend, but also manages to knock her up!" He grinned broadly.
Laguna turned cherry red. Looking at his toes, he muttered something unintelligible, before turning on his heel to stalk away.
"Laguna. Wait a moment." The paladin turned to see the assassin regarding him seriously. "I need to ask you something…about Jea."
"What?" Laguna inquired, somewhat confused.
"Listen…Does she…." Shikatsu looked concerned. "…Does she have nightmares? Really bad ones that end with her waking up, screaming?"
Laguna cocked his head to one side. "Yes, as a matter of fact. Do you know what they're about?" His voice was edged with worry, and he looked anxiously at Shik.
The assassin frowned and his face flickered with anguish. "Yeah," he said finally, "I do….About ten years ago, before Jea set out on her own with a goal to murder every paladin and princess she came across, we were part of a large party. Our 'leaders,' such as they were, were a paladin and a barbarian woman who was actually a lost princess…The princess chick was given some quest to enter the Underdark and search for some magic stones to relight this strange divine forge…
"Unfortunately for us, she dragged us all into it. So here we are, tramping around the Underdark, such a huge party sticking out like a titan's sore thumb. We came across the remains of a Drow regiment, torn to pieces by something unknown. Then we ended up in a huge cavern, and we were attacked—by several hundred Tanar'ri. So their pretty much killing us left and right….The guy standing next to Jea was ripped apart before her eyes. It was enough to give anyone nightmares….."
Shikatsu took a calming breath before continuing. "Most of us were scared spitless during the battle, practically wetting ourselves. Jea was the only one who showed NO reaction to it during the battle—but she paid a heavy price. She and I, along with Wolf, were the only survivors of the fight…We were about to flee, fearing for our own safety, when a portal opened up beneath our feet, depositing us in Greyhawk, some six months later. We found out that the group had succeeded, but died at the end of their task.
"Jea spent a whole year getting next to no sleep, waking up in a cold sweat and violent tremors every night. That's when they began to get better…But they never did go completely away…She left soon after, deciding to head out on her own, make her own way." Shikatsu shrugged. "She was never the same though. She doesn't like caves, and the word Underdark sends her into hysterics."
Laguna was quiet, thoughtful. He thanked Shik quietly before wandering away, lost in thought.
Ambermist shrugged off the paladin's mood and Shikatsu's story with a laugh as she led the assassin to Dumbugg's door. The door was open and Dumbugg was sleeping on his bed. Shikatsu got a good laugh, then mentioned he was also tired and that he was going to his room to nap. He bid the thief farewell and walked away.
Ambermist decided to follow him. Lucky for her, he was lost in thought. Something about him walking just enflamed her desires. The farther they went, the hornier she got. By the time he reached his door, Ambermist was half naked.
Shikatsu stepped inside, and before he could shut the door, Ambermist jumped him from behind. She wrapped her arms around him, and when he turned around in surprise, he got a full view of her breasts.
Gasping, he felt himself harden as he backed into the room, tripping over a stray boot and landing on the bed. Instincts overcoming sense and self control, the two part drow rogues made full use of the bed, not remembering nor caring that the door was open/
Sorry I took so long….Please read and review!!! Enjoy!!
Chapter Nineteen
A month and a half later, the party reached a town on the shores of the Nyr Dyv. Jea and Ambermist felt relieved. The trip was almost over. Besides, they could restock on food while they were in town—they were almost out.
While the thief "shopped" Jea and Laguna went to the docks, looking for a ship to Greyhawk. They were in luck. A large ferry ship was leaving that afternoon. The duo booked passage or three rooms, then went to find Ambermist and Dumbugg.
Ambermist was enjoying herself with swindling a shopkeeper when they spotted her. She had Dumbugg doubling as a pack mule, his arms laden with supplies.
"Yo! Ambermist! We got the passage booked! C'mon! It leaves in two hours."
"Okay," the annoyed thief responded. She was in a particularly sour mood and was trying to make herself feel better. Jea had confirmed both of their pregnancies a week before and Ambermist was still torqued.
They all hiked to the boat, loading the horses and taking their bags to their rooms. Jea looked at Laguna (the two were sharing a room.) when he inquired, "Is there a place on this boat where people gather?"
"You mean, like a common room?" she asked from where she lay sprawled on the bed. "Yeah, they have one of those."
"I think I will go there…to gain an understanding of the people on this boat."
Jea smiled at him. "I think I'll tag along," she said, placing one hand over her midsection, which was starting to thicken. "I'm kinda hungry."
Laughing quietly, Laguna pulled her to her feet, and, snaking his arms around her waist, hugged her close. "You're always hungry nowadays, ranger," he chuckled into her hair.
"Yeah? And it's all your fault, Pally-boy. C'mon. Let's go."
* * * * * *
Upon entering the common room, the two paused to take in the sight before them, studying people, things, and the room itself. They were so caught up they did not hear the person come up behind them until a voice said, "Hello, ranger," and a hand came down upon her shoulder.
Both whirled and Jea's jaw dropped. "Shikatsu?! That you? Goddess! It's been what, ten years?"
The man standing before them was also half elven, but his skin was dark brown and hair pale and silky. He nodded. "Yup, 'bout that….So, who's your friend?" He jerked his thumb at Laguna.
"I am Laguna Kimsteed, Paladin of the Order of the Great God, The Kamehameha King, Goku."
The man looked at Jea with an expression of utter incredulousness. "I thought you hated paladins!?"
She shrugged, blushing slightly, refusing to make eye contact. "Well…"
"I mean, you slit the last ones throat!"
Laguna stared at her. "You what?!"
"He was already dead," she said defensively. "I just…made it…permanent…"
Laguna was in shock, but said nothing. Shikatsu commented, "What happened to you to change your mind?"
"Uh…Hey! Ambermist!" Jea managed to change the subject. "Over here!"
The thief had just entered the room and walked over to them. "Hey. What's goin' on? Who's he?"
"This is Shikatsu, pro assassin. Shik—Ambermist, pro thief."
Ambermist looked pointedly at Shik. "You're part drow, aren't you?" she asked bluntly, after taking in his dark skin and pale hair.
"Yup. Half. Why?"
"I'm ¾ drow," she responded casually.
Shikatsu grinned. "…Well…this is a rare moment indeed. You don't see too many like us around, do you?"
Ambermist chuckled. "If you think we're strange, you should check out what's in one of our rooms…He's something else! Half orc, half high elf!"
"He's half what?! Is that even possible?! How did that happen?!…"
Ambermist snickered wickedly as Jea muttered under her breath, "Magically assisted rape?"
"…This I gotta see!" Shikatsu finished, unaware of Jea's remark.
"C'mon, I'll show you!" With that, the two rogues skipped off, Shik eyeing Jea and Laguna curiously.
Jea had ordered a huge platter of food and was digging in. Laguna hovered next to her chair, watching people in the room. He wondered how the two wolves were doing, concerned for their health—considering that Thistlechaser had adopted him as the "Packleader."
He looked at Jea. "I wanna go check on the wolves/ Will you be alright by yourself?"
The half elf paused eating long enough to swig her drink and answer. "I'll be fine. I can take care of myself—I was doing it before you were old enough to shave. Go ahead."
Not knowing whether to be offended or not, Laguna nodded. Squeezing her shoulder, he walked out of the room.
* * * * * *
As Shikatsu followed Ambermist to the cabin, he asked the burning question. "What happened to Jea? She used to hate paladins—with a passion! It was like a religion to her. But now…it's almost like a complete turnaround."
Ambermist stopped and grinned at him. "Let's just say that they have an interesting relationship….one of those package deals…"
The assassin looked at her suspiciously. "What do you mean, 'package deal?'" he said, a strange suspicion worming its way into his mind.
Ambermist shrugged. "You could say it's one of those '9-month-plans," she finished with a wicked smile. "They have become quite 'close' friends."
Shikatsu doubled over, laughing. "They didn't! Oh gods! He—he—he—"
"'He' did what?" Laguna asked as he caught up to them.
Shikatsu looked him in the eye. "Let me shake your hand, paladin. You certainly deserve to be a hero, decorated for accomplishing an impossible endeavor."
"Wha'?" Laguna asked, confused.
"The ranger, Laguna. She has always warded people off, telling them to go away—regardless of age, race, gender, or appearance—or anything else for that matter! No one could do anything to change her mind, or get close to her—even as a friend! And here it turns out, you, a PALADIN, of all people, not only becomes her close friend, but also manages to knock her up!" He grinned broadly.
Laguna turned cherry red. Looking at his toes, he muttered something unintelligible, before turning on his heel to stalk away.
"Laguna. Wait a moment." The paladin turned to see the assassin regarding him seriously. "I need to ask you something…about Jea."
"What?" Laguna inquired, somewhat confused.
"Listen…Does she…." Shikatsu looked concerned. "…Does she have nightmares? Really bad ones that end with her waking up, screaming?"
Laguna cocked his head to one side. "Yes, as a matter of fact. Do you know what they're about?" His voice was edged with worry, and he looked anxiously at Shik.
The assassin frowned and his face flickered with anguish. "Yeah," he said finally, "I do….About ten years ago, before Jea set out on her own with a goal to murder every paladin and princess she came across, we were part of a large party. Our 'leaders,' such as they were, were a paladin and a barbarian woman who was actually a lost princess…The princess chick was given some quest to enter the Underdark and search for some magic stones to relight this strange divine forge…
"Unfortunately for us, she dragged us all into it. So here we are, tramping around the Underdark, such a huge party sticking out like a titan's sore thumb. We came across the remains of a Drow regiment, torn to pieces by something unknown. Then we ended up in a huge cavern, and we were attacked—by several hundred Tanar'ri. So their pretty much killing us left and right….The guy standing next to Jea was ripped apart before her eyes. It was enough to give anyone nightmares….."
Shikatsu took a calming breath before continuing. "Most of us were scared spitless during the battle, practically wetting ourselves. Jea was the only one who showed NO reaction to it during the battle—but she paid a heavy price. She and I, along with Wolf, were the only survivors of the fight…We were about to flee, fearing for our own safety, when a portal opened up beneath our feet, depositing us in Greyhawk, some six months later. We found out that the group had succeeded, but died at the end of their task.
"Jea spent a whole year getting next to no sleep, waking up in a cold sweat and violent tremors every night. That's when they began to get better…But they never did go completely away…She left soon after, deciding to head out on her own, make her own way." Shikatsu shrugged. "She was never the same though. She doesn't like caves, and the word Underdark sends her into hysterics."
Laguna was quiet, thoughtful. He thanked Shik quietly before wandering away, lost in thought.
Ambermist shrugged off the paladin's mood and Shikatsu's story with a laugh as she led the assassin to Dumbugg's door. The door was open and Dumbugg was sleeping on his bed. Shikatsu got a good laugh, then mentioned he was also tired and that he was going to his room to nap. He bid the thief farewell and walked away.
Ambermist decided to follow him. Lucky for her, he was lost in thought. Something about him walking just enflamed her desires. The farther they went, the hornier she got. By the time he reached his door, Ambermist was half naked.
Shikatsu stepped inside, and before he could shut the door, Ambermist jumped him from behind. She wrapped her arms around him, and when he turned around in surprise, he got a full view of her breasts.
Gasping, he felt himself harden as he backed into the room, tripping over a stray boot and landing on the bed. Instincts overcoming sense and self control, the two part drow rogues made full use of the bed, not remembering nor caring that the door was open/