Chapter 3

After docking in Donau, Lloyd, Wink and her knighthood had made their way to Fletz. Wink and Lloyd were now walking down the street, Wink had her left arm wrapped around his right, watching the people walk by they seemed to all stare at her, they'd never seen a Sacred Sister act this way. Wink seemed a bit shy under their stares. Lloyd on the other hand just glared at everyone who looked at them.

Walking on the bridge Wink smiled as she noticed a few scared people walk away from them. "Would there be a reason why everyone who seem to cross our path look extremely frightened...dear sweet Lloyd?" Wink giggled.

"Sweet...I most certainly am not sweet..." Lloyd growled.

Wink laughed, while Lloyd glared, caressing his left cheek Wink leaned his head down and kissed him lightly, Lloyd smirked and deepened the kiss. "Well you taste sweet to me..." she smiled.

As they talked they were totally unaware of the shadow lingering in the alley nearby watching their every move.

As it started to get dark Lloyd led Wink over to the twin castle, princess Lisa had insisted that they spend the night as her guests. There wasn't a lot of conversation at diner, Lloyd had hardly said a word he had this strange feeling that something bad would happen.

Leading Wink to her room, Lloyd inspected the room with a curious eye, Wink looked at him as a small smile graced her lips. Lloyd found himself surprised when he turned around, then smiled wickedly. Wink held her hands and looked at the bed she seemed extremely shy and nervous at the moment.

Slowly walking over to her, Lloyd ran his right hand in her hair then caressed her cheek. Tilting her head up with his hands, Lloyd lightly grazed her lips then slowly ran his tongue on her bottom lip, waiting for permission to enter, as she opened her mouth Lloyd massaged her tongue with his, kissing her with as much passion as he could give he gently pushed her against the door. Wrapping her arms around his waist Wink hugged him close to her body running her hands up and down his back.

Lloyd chuckled as he broke the kiss for a breath, Wink was blushing madly. Trailing kisses down her cheek to her neck, Wink moaned as she ran her hands through Lloyd's silver hair. The Wingly nipped at her earlobe, Wink giggled. Lloyd leaned back and quirked an eyebrow. "That tickles..." Wink smiled as she licked her lips and wrapped her arms around his neck.

Lloyd smirked and picked her up, without breaking eye contact he carried her to the bed, sensing how nervous she was as he lay down on the bed with her, Lloyd leaned back and held her close to his body caressing her side. "Sleep..." he told her.

"But aren't we..." Wink looked up.

Lloyd silenced her with a passionate kiss, "Sleep..." he repeated. Wink smiled as she closed her eyes and held Lloyd tightly.

Lloyd watched as she slept, caressing her back he leaned down and inhaled her sweet honeyed scent, no matter how much he wanted her, he would never force himself on her.

Feeling a presence outside the balcony doors, Lloyd frowned as he stared at the doors and held Wink closer. Whoever was out there wasn't much of a threat considering the amount of power he had, but he was still a bit weak from fighting with Melbu Frahma, Dart and the others. If the intruder decided to become hostile, Lloyd would easily be able to defeat them but his energy would be drained very quickly. Although he hated to admit it he definitely was not ready for battle, suddenly feeling that the presence was gone Lloyd opened his senses and closed his eyes, still holding on to Wink protectively. Lloyd fell asleep.

The next morning Wink woke up alone in her bed, looking up she saw Lloyd standing outside on the balcony looking out to the streets below. "Lloyd"
She called out, hearing her Lloyd quickly turned, seeing the cold look on his face, Wink gasped. "What's wrong?" she asked as she got out of bed.

"We had a visitor last night..." he answered.

"Visitor?"

"I don't know who or what but it was threatening..." he growled.

"Oh my..." she rasped as she bit her bottom lip, and ran her hands in her hair, tying it in a ponytail. "What do we do?"

"First you calm down..." Lloyd chuckled as he slowly made his way to her, "I will not let anyone harm you...ever!" Grasping her hands in his, Lloyd pulled her to him and kissed her forehead.

"But what about your injuries...Lloyd I don't want to see you hurt..." Wink looked deeply in his eyes.

"Don't worry..." Lloyd leaned down and captured her lips. And then that special little moment was yet again interrupted, by a knock on the door. Lloyd rolled his eyes and sighed, Wink chuckled and leaned her head on his chest. Wink reluctantly left Lloyd's embrace and answered the door.

"Yes?" she asked the servant.

"Princess Lisa asked that you two join her for breakfast..." the servant smiled.

"Yes of course...may we have a moment?" Wink asked, the servant nodded his head seeing the small gesture Wink closed the door then turned to Lloyd who smirked.

"Only a moment?" he chuckled.

Wink took a few steps and ran her hands across his chest, and smiled when Lloyd kissed her temple, then nuzzled her neck Lloyd grinned as he tickled her sides and made her laugh, he definitely liked hearing her laugh. Hearing a gentle knock at the door, Wink smiled, "I think he's getting impatient..."

Lloyd smirked and kissed her passionately, his hands caressing her cheeks, Wink gripped his biceps and ran her slim fingers on the smooth tanned skin, and then there was that annoying knock again. "Remind me to break the boy's hands..." Lloyd glared at the door.

"You sir are supposed to behave..." Wink teased.

Lloyd huffed, "Oh alright..." he drawled then added with a smirk, "I'll only break a finger..." Opening the door Lloyd glared at the servant, who stepped back out of fright and quickly made his way down the hall, Lloyd smiled at the sight then turned to Wink who looked at him hands on her hips, her head tilted to the left. "I never laid a hand on him..."

During breakfast with Princess Lisa, Lloyd still didn't talk much, she had informed them that her sister Princess Emille was now betrothed to King Albert. She was extremely happy for Emille and very excited as they were to wed in a week.

After saying their goodbyes Wink and her golden-eyed warrior made their way back to Deningrad.

All the guards were looking at the silver haired Wingly pure hatred in their eyes, as the Queen embraced Wink, she then looked to Lloyd who slowly bowed his head out of respect. "Well now Mr.Lloyd I expect that you are now a changed man?"

"I am..." he answered bluntly.

Queen Theresa approached Lloyd and gave him a cold stare...leaning up to the man's ear she whispered, "I expect that you treat Wink with as much care and respect that you give yourself...if not no matter how strong and powerful you are...if you harm her in any way, you will pay dearly...do you understand?"

"Of course your highness..." Lloyd smirked at her boldness in threatening the Wingly.

Feeling tired after they had arrived at the palace, Lloyd had led Wink to her room, and glared at the servants that gave her an odd look. Which in turn had made them quickly run off. Wink stared at her bed then at the balcony. Lloyd was leaning against the doorframe looking outside, Wink slowly made her way to him and rested her head on his shoulder. "A penny for your thoughts..." she smiled.

Lloyd looked down and kissed her forehead, "That would be one..." he smirked, then turned to her and kissed her cheek, "...and another..." then kissed her lips "...and another..." Wink moaned as she opened her mouth to let his tongue wander, Lloyd pulled her body to his nearly crushing it within his embrace. Wink wrapped her arms around his waist clawing at his shirt, lifting it a bit Wink's nimble fingers caressed Lloyd's warm skin. Tugging at the top of her dress Lloyd popped a few buttons and pulled down the fabric to reveal her shoulder. Kissing the ivory skin, Lloyd gently lifted her in his arms and carried her to the bed, settling atop her Lloyd gazed at her eyes and flushed cheeks and chuckled as she panted. Resting his forehead on hers Wink smiled as she caressed his cheeks and ran her hands in his hair, Lloyd could feel her hot breath travel down his neck. Lloyd then smiled wickedly. "What would the people think if they knew how their Lady, sweet Sister Wink...was so passionate, with this lowly Wingly?"

Wink gasped as Lloyd gently nipped at her throat, then smiled. "I think they'd have a hard time knowing if we kept quiet and if those doors were closed and locked." She moaned as Lloyd grasped her hips and caressed her sides. This was the first time the two of them had ever felt this way it was exhilarating, breathing heavily the two were enjoying a very heated kiss, that is until there was a knock at the door. "Why does that keep happening?" she asked as she glared at the door.

Lloyd growled at the little annoyance, then laughed at Wink's expression. "My dear Wink you're not one for patience are you?"

Wink smirked. "And neither are you...you did just growl at the door, did you not?"

Lloyd leaned down and kissed her rather possessively, again the knock at the door. "They're beginning to try my patience..." Lloyd breathed and rolled bringing Wink with him kissing him one last time Wink quickly buttoned her top and made her way to the door. Apparently the other sister's had heard of her arrival and wanted to greet her, when she arrived back into her room, Lloyd was sleeping soundly on her bed. Softly kissing his lips Wink lay down beside him and covered them with a blanket and fell asleep.

A few days later Lloyd became quite annoyed with the hateful stares everyone gave him, so he had returned to Evergreen forest, with his Wink of course he figured she needed a break from all the gossip everyone in the castle was saying. Lloyd knew of a place which they could be alone at least for a little while...Leading her through the vast forest, a little annoyed that they were both covered in mud because it had rained heavily earlier, Wink didn't really care she was with Lloyd, she was happy the moment her eyes saw what was ahead, Wink gasped at the sight it was a beautiful waterfall.

Resting for a bit Wink sat on a log and enjoyed the scenery, since Lloyd was now covered in mud, he stripped off his shirt, and headed for the falls, getting under the frigid waters, Lloyd cleaned himself off. Seeing Wink staring at him on the shore Lloyd smiled wickedly and dived in the water swimming up to the log she was sitting on, Wink smiled and leaned down kissing him sweetly. Sitting up Wink began to undress, clad only in her undergarments Wink dipped her legs in the water, Lloyd gently pulled her to him holding her in his arms Lloyd kissed her deeply and caressed her body then kissed down her neck, running her hands through his hair Wink gasped as Lloyd bit down gently above her left breast. Holding him tightly Wink then wrapped her legs around his waist she could feel how much he wanted her at that moment, Lloyd tugged at the strings holding her corset closed, Wink ran her nails down his back. Feeling the fabric as it loosened beneath his fingers, Lloyd then ran his hand to her lower back and lifted the cloth caressing her old wound, as he kissed her mouth passionately, while Wink squirmed and moaned.

Feeling a presence by the shore, Lloyd released her lips, but not her body. Practically crushing her body to his Lloyd was not going to let anyone see his woman in the flesh, that privilege was reserved for him only. Slowly standing in the waist deep water still holding Wink rather possessively he turned to the intruder and glared...

"Never in my wildest dreams would I have ever seen such a sight, a Wingly seducing a Sacred Sister...my Lloyd you have changed quite a bit..." Dart chuckled while Shana hid behind him.

"And you interrupted us why?" Lloyd drawled as he scowled at the warrior.

"No reason, Shana said she had heard a noise...so how long has um this been going on?" Dart asked amused.

Lloyd sighed and turned his back to the shore looking at Wink who was blushing madly. "I take it that idiot just ruined the mood?" he mused.

"Oh most definitely, but I'd be happy to continue this later in a more private environment..." she whispered as she rubbed herself against his chest. Lloyd seemed to be purring as she caressed his chest and kissed below his throat grazing the flesh with her teeth.

Cursing himself as he tried to regain control, Wink smiled. "The things you do to me woman..." He growled.

"Why is it we always seem to get interrupted?" Wink mused, then giggled. "Well I guess it's a good thing the water's cold..."

Lloyd smirked, "Cover yourself..." he ordered, "I'll deal with you later..." Wink smiled and quickly tied off her corset and made sure that she wasn't exposing anything she didn't want the whole world to see, especially Dart and his friends. And followed behind Lloyd as he led her to the shore, "Do you mind?" Lloyd hissed. Taking the hint Dart turned and gently pushed Shana a few feet out of their view so that they could get dressed. Wink scowled at her dress which was quickly getting wet as her still wet undergarments soaked through the fabric. Lloyd grinned and held her close as a burst of warm wind appeared, surrounding them quickly drying them off. A hand caressing the nape of his neck, Wink looked at him with lust filled eyes, Lloyd brushed a few stray hairs from her face, and smirked. "Don't start something you don't intend to finish little bird." Wink smiled seductively and kissed him lightly on the cheek.

Looking to Wink, Dart smiled, "Never thought you'd be able to find anything resembling a heart in him..." he chuckled as Shana hugged his left arm.

Lloyd crossed his arms, "Would you like to see your heart...I can rip it out of your chest if you like..."

"Eh...no thanks..." Dart grinned.

"What exactly brought you two here...in Deningrad I mean..." Wink asked turning into Sacred Sister mode, the blush still stained her cheeks.

"Oh we came to visit Meru...then we were headed for Bale to attend Albert's wedding..." Dart chuckled. "Are you two attending the nuptials?"

"Yes of course Queen Theresa asked that I attend in her stead."

"Well then perhaps we will see you at the palace..." Shana smiled, as she noticed Wink shyly glance at Lloyd. "Come on Dart...let's go see Meru...Well it was nice to see you again Sister Wink...um Lloyd..." Smiling Dart led Shana to the Wingly forest.

A few days later as they walked through the Evergreen forest on their way to Bale for the wedding, Wink's knighthood whined and cursed at Lloyd's presence, Lloyd though didn't particularly pay attention to the six muttering fools, he had his sights on his blue eyed lady that walked beside him. He so desperately wanted to teleport out of there and leave the mumbling idiots to search the forest while they were nice and cozy somewhere where they could have some time to themselves. All of a sudden he sensed a familiar presence from above, lifting his head Lloyd's eyes went wide, before he could react a flash of light blinded him as well as the others after that a burst of power crashed into Lloyd before it nearly crushed him to death, Lloyd was barely able to erect a light shield to protect himself as well as Wink. After that Lloyd's strength drained and he fell to his knees. Taking a few moments to recover, Lloyd slowly stood and grimaced as he had a hard time breathing and he could feel pain in his chest and arms, totally dazed Lloyd looked around, Wink's knighthood were scattered everywhere, groaning out in pain as well. Lloyd suddenly realized that Wink was nowhere in sight.

"What was that...Sister Wink?" One of the knights looked around. "Where...You...where is Sister Wink..." he yelled, not realizing that he was screaming at a now furious Wingly.

Closing his eyes, Lloyd concentrated on trying to stand, ignoring the insults of the knighthood. "Quiet you fools..." he seethed. 'You will pay for taking her...' he growled within, spotting a few thugs slowly making their way towards the pissed off Wingly, Lloyd stood tall and glared at the small group.

"Our boss said that if you want the woman alive, that you must go to the Underwater caves, in Lidiera."

"Really, and what does your boss want with me?" Lloyd asked crossing his arms.

The shortest of the group shrugged, "Didn't say..."

Lloyd smirked and lifted his palm a golden ball of light started to form, "What are you doing?" the eldest of the group asked in a panic.

"Your boss sent his message...think of this as my reply..." he growled and launched the golden orb towards the trio. Killing them instantly, leaving the totally dazed knighthood in the forest the wingly walked out of the Evergreen Forest, Lloyd made his way to Furni, hoping that the Queen Fury had docked there.

Breathing a sigh of relief as he saw the tall ship, Lloyd spotted Commodore Puler and made his way towards the man, "Well now this would be a surprise, Mr. Lloyd how are you doing sir?"

"Fine...where are you headed?"

"We're delivering supplies at Donau...why?"

"I need to go to Fueno...It's important I get there as soon as possible..."

Puler looked at Lloyd curiously, he could see a small amount of fear in his eyes, "Something bad happened...I can tell by the look in your eyes...what?"

Lloyd sighed and looked to the horizon before him, "Wink was taken...that's where she's being held..."

The Commodore's eyes went wide, "Kayla..." he barked.

"Sir?"

"How long until we set sail?"

"About half an hour sir..."

"Hurry...we stop at Fueno, before delivering the supplies..."

Looking to Lloyd again, Puler asked. "How did this happen?"

It didn't take long for Lloyd to explain.

"Do you need help?"

Lloyd smirked, "No if I save my strength, I'll be able to defeat my enemy and save Wink..."

"How do you know that?"

"I know for a fact that the kidnapper's powers are no match with mine..."

"Yet the kidnapper was able to take Sister Wink from you."

Lloyd glared at the deck, "And she'll pay dearly for it..."

The Commodore nodded and headed to his post, "Full sails..." he barked at the crew. Lloyd made his way to the cabins below and lied down in one of the spare bunks, Lloyd closed his eyes and dreamt on how he would make Lenus suffer.