Chapter 2 - Elco & Tal's lucky day.

Arlo steps forward towards Tal and smiles. "Son, we haven't really had a father to son talk in a long time. Can we have one now?"

Tal looks at Ailish and then back at his father. Ailish smiles a little, hiding her disappointment. She says in her normal tone of voice only slightly tinged with regret..

"Of course Tal, have a talk with your father. We can.. discuss what I wanted to later. This evening perhaps? I will be in the courtroom with Buki."

Tal nods and takes Ailish's hands on reflex, "Of course. I will be there." He smiles and gently kisses Ailish's hands. He then puts his arm around his father's shoulder as they walk off towards the tavern.

Ailish stands there blushing, as Elco states that he's going to go look for Tilly now. Ailish nods, her face still flushed and she turns towards Buki.

Buki lets out a slight laugh, her eyebrow arched. "Ailish, he only kissed your hand."

Ailish giggles very girlishly, "Oh I know, Buki. But, he still kissed me. heehee "

Buki rolls her eyes slightly in annoyance. "Yes, Ailish. Everyone with eyes knows that you two 'care' about eachother. But, can we get on to the court room now?"

Ailish nods, "Yes, Buki. Spoilsport." She and Buki stick their tounges out at eachother like children, and walk into the castle.

"Tilly! Tilly dear!" Elco yells as he runs about the castle courtyard. He sees the marketplace is still crowded, but no Tilly in sight. "Hm.. perhaps she is in Ailish's bedroom."

Elco walks to her bedroom tower and after explaining to the guard why he wishes to venture up, he is allowed to as long as he doesn't touch any of Ailish's belongings.

Elco sees Yemi and Tilly standing there, talking to eachother. "Tilly! Oh my sweet Tilly." Tilly smiles broadly and runs towards Elco, embracing him. She comments on his new hand, and he grins and makes a mumbled comment about groping. They kiss on reflex and it quickly turns into very suggestive behavior. Yemi clears her throat and the two un-entwine their bodies, and stand up straight. Tilly blushes. As does Elco.

"Eheheh. Yemi, I am sorry. I almost forgot that you were there. Well, of course you were there but Tilly and I just got so caught up in the moment and-"

Yemi giggles. "No, no. It's quite alright. But, perhaps you should go to your own bedroom. I don't think that princes- er.. Queen Ailish would like hanky panky going on in her bedroom. heehee"

Elco grins slightly, rubbing behind his head in embarassment. "Heh, yes. You are right, perhaps. Tilly, my love, let us go to our room." Tilly giggles feeling as youthful as a schoolgirl, and lets Elco take her hand. The two run off across the courtyard to their room, and lock the door.

"Tal, You don't know how proud you've made me son. After your mother and.. brother. I- I was so tough on you because I wanted you to be stronger, Tal. Stronger than me.. I wanted you to be able to take care of yourself. I don't know what I would've done had I lost you as well.. Tal-"

Tal smiles compassionately at his father. Slightly wondering if it was Arlo or the ale talking.. "I know dad. You had your priorities mixed up. We all make mistakes. I forgive you.. We're all the other has left now, dad."

Arlo smiles and hugs Tal briefly, as to not look really sensitive. "Yes, son we are." Arlo pauses for a moment, "Tal.. there is, the Queen however. Queen Ailish. Well, I've noticed how you two behave around eachother and-"

Tal cuts his dad off mid-sentence, "Ailish! I almost forgot. Dad, can we finish this later? We've been here all afternoon and it's late evening now.. Ailish must still be waiting."

Tal runs out of the tavern door after leaving 200 florins on the table to cover all of the ale that they drank. Arlo smiles inwardly to himself and rubs the back of his head, as he looks towards the door that Tal just sped out of. He says softly to himself now, "..Sure son."

"Ailish! pantpant Ailish?" Tal yells looking around inside of the courtroom. Buki flips down from the balcony. "Tal, she retired to her room a few hours ago. I was trying to catch a little nap."

Tal blinks at the catgirl's odd behavior and habits, "Oh, thanks Buki. And, sorry for disturbing you."

Buki makes a feline sound and then sleepily says, "It's ok, Tal. Go to her.. she's been waiting." Buki climbs back up to the balcony and closes her eyes again."

Tal runs out of the courtroom like a gust of wind. Buki opens one eye and watches him leave as she says softly , "Hmph.. humans."

Tal makes it to her bedroom tower and the guard interrogates him, since it is such a late hour. Ailish comes down and tells the guard to let him in. Obediently the guard steps aside and let's Tal in. Ailish grins, "Finally Tal. I had been waiting for so long."

Tal rubs the back of his head, "I'm sorry Ailish, I got carried away talking to dad, and.." Ailish shakes her head, "No, Tal. It's quite alright."

Ailish sits down on her bed, and gestures to Tal to join her. She dismisses Yemi for the night and tells her to tell the guard to take a break. Yemi nods and exits.

Ailish looks at Tal, smiling slightly. "Tal, what I wanted to tell you was that.. I, well.. I" She gazes into his deep blue eyes, her fuschia eyes sparkle.. "Tal.. I mean that I"

"No, I know Ailish. I.. love you too." Tal leans in and kisses her softly on the lips. Ailish closes her eyes and kisses him back deeply.

Tal parts the kiss slowly, feeling a tad bit, 'excited'. "Ailish, we.. Well, kissing would. I, don't want to take away your innocence.."

Ailish blinks, blushing.. "Tal.. Although that is a very noble thing to say..." she leans into his ear and whispers, "What If I want you to..?" She says rhetorically.

Tal blinks, Well.. Ailish, if it is what you want. It would be an honor." Ailish smiles, "Just, think of it as an advanced priviledge. Since you are to be my husband some day."

Tal, blushes a little, "Yes, if you'd have me to be.." Ailish giggles, "Of course, you and only you, silly." Tal smiles slightly, still feeling excited. Ailish notices his odd facial expression. "Is there something wrong, Tal?" Tal looks at her, "Oh, nothing's wrong, Ailish. I just.."

Ailish giggles. "Oh, I see.." She looks at Tal, and stands up infront of him. "Tal.. would you like to undress me?" Tal's face turns bright red. "Ai-Ailish.. I uh, yes?"

Ailish giggles again, "Well then.. here I am." Tal hesitantly removes the royal silk robe from her body.. "Ailish, your skin is so..soft." Ailish smiles, enjoying his gentle touch on her fair skin.. "Tal, we can think of eachother as lovers. Until.. we're wed. We'd still be lovers then, but it'd be more official. If you know what I mean.."

Tal thinks about it for a second, often confused by subliminal messages. "Oh. You mean don't tell anyone about what we do in private until then." Ailish nods.

Tal says, "Ok"

Tal resumes, removing her robe.. caressing her soft peach-toned skin as he slowly pulls the robe down. Her chest is now bare and he feels even more 'excited'. He licks one of her nipples gently, while he rubs the other with his free hand. He pulls the robe off of her completely with his other hand. Taking the hand once on the robe, he softly rubs it against her opening. "Ahh, mmm. Tal." Ailish moans softly, enjoying his touch. Being raised by such a strict mother she had not even touched herself before. Being touched by the one that her heart desired, drove her over the edge. Tal looks deeply into her eyes, "Ailish.. you're so wet. Are you ready?" He runs his tounge over her other nipple. Ailish blushing deeply, nods unable to find any words except, "Tal, please be gentle with me." Tal nods, "Of course, my lady.." He lays Ailish down on the bed, and says softly.. "But, first... I want to taste of your pure juices, before I taint them.." He spreads her legs, holding her thighs with his hands, and slowly sticks his tounge inside of her. He wiggles it from left to right, the taste of her tight, wet twat, on his tounge.. he licks over her opening, teasing her.. his hot saliva dripping down inside of her. He breathes over it, to extend the teasing.. Ailish moans, her hands grasping the bed linen. He sticks his tounge back inside of her, licking as though he's enjoying the sweet juice from a ripe peach. Avoiding her hymen.. he licks the opening again. She cries out, and he knows that she's almost ready. He looks at her crotch again, admiring the shaved bikini line. Making a mental note to himself about how thankful he is, not to have to stare at a thatch of blue pubic hair. He says softly, "Ok, Ailish. I'm ready.. " She nods, as he removes his armor. He holds her legs open as he gently slides inside of her. Not all at once, because he didn't want to hurt her.. He noticed her flench a little. "Ailish, relax.." Ailish looks up into his eyes while he's on top of her.. "I'm trying Tal. But, it hurts a little.." Tal smiles softly "I'm sorry.. baby."

Tal leans in and kisses her while he edges himself all of the way inside of her. He sees a few tears roll down her cheek, and he licks them off. He whispers into her ear, "I'm sorry.. It won't hurt for long." He begins to thrust, aware of his own strength he doesn't do it at full force. Ailish begins to moan, and he moves his head down to her perky breasts, he sucks her right nipple, as he caresses her buttocks. Thrusting a bit faster, he hears Ailish moan louder. Determined to make her call out his name, he moves his mouth over to her other nipple, and gives it the same treatment as its partner. "Oh, tal.. it feels so good. Please don't stop."

Tal grins although not yet satisfied. He thinks to himself, ''Say my name louder, Ailish.." He concentrates on bringing her to climax, almost throwing aside his own for the moment. However, he was enjoying the tight, wetness of sliding in and out of her. He feels his erection swell, and her tighten around him. "Oh, Tal!" She almost screams it in pleasure.. Hearing this, Tal releases inside of her without thinking. Ailish moans again climaxing, and then pants. Tal pants as well, and then leans in and kisses Ailish passionately. Ailish kisses back, returning the intensity of the kiss. They lay there in eachother's arms. Catching their breath and enjoying the afterglow..

Tal pulls out of Ailish. Then he embraces her, she leans into his chest and he wraps a protective and slightly possessive arm around her. Ailish cuddles Tal, and shortly after falls asleep. Tal, now feeling the guilt of his thoughtless passion-filled actions at the end of their love-making, sighed. Maybe Ailish would think of something, seeing as how it wasn't his strong point..

Ailish stirrs and then wakes up from her little nap. "Tal, ... my love what's the matter?" Tal looks at her and forces a small smile. "Ailish.. I, I came inside of you." Ailish looks to the side slightly.. "I know, Tal.. It is something that cannot be avoided. If I am pregnant, I will bare the child. If not, then we can wait a bit longer before acting as expectant parents. Either way, there is nothing to worry about." She smiles a bit reassuringly at him.

Tal smiles back and then says, "Ailish, you think of everything" He nuzzles her softly. He pulls back in thought for a second and says softly, "But, your reputation.. I'd die to defend your honor. I've tainted you, If you're pregnant. It will be obvious then. A queen with faulty morals will breed a lot of nasty rumors."

Ailish looks into his blue eyes, gone a bit paler blue with worry. "Tal, you needn't worry, my dear. We can just start the official courtship earlier. And, when we are for certain that I am pregnant, which could take a few months.. then we can announce our marriage." She smiles a bit triumphantly.

Tal embraces her, and kisses her forehead. "You're so smart, Ailish." Ailish giggles. "Well, Tal. Now that we've settled that matter. We should get you out of here before morning. As that would look quite akward." Tal nods. He puts his armor back on, and turns to look at Ailish in her bed. Ailish gets up and kisses him, he kisses her back and then walks towards the door. Ailish says softly, "I love you, Tal." He echoes "I love you too. ...Ailish." He makes his way out of the door and runs across the courtyard to his bedroom tower. Luckily the market was closed for the night all of the guards that were stationed inside of the castle were at the tavern.