A/N: And we are back.

Last time we left the Maddox Family, Callie was losing her virginity at last while Benji was crafting her a new knife along with Mai making her a dress after getting Callie to relent. What is next for the Maddox Family? Let's see when Mai takes the front for the start of this installment.

Currently listening to Indica Badu by Logic.

Fifteen Minutes Later, Mai's Bedroom, Trainer's Estate.

Mai's POV

Have I ever been this motivated before? I have always enjoyed making clothes. But to make my own daughter a dress after she practically threw her womanhood away? Surely you can understand my happiness. However, I can only wonder what caused her to think that way. I somehow couldn't come to a natural conclusion as I continued working on her dress. Having a room to myself where I can sew in peace is usually a blessing, but the silence save for the machine is starting to unnerve me, which only added to my stress.

"Maybe I should take a break for now," I said to myself before standing out of my seat to stretch my limbs. I then heard a light knock on my door though it was loud enough to where it caught my attention. "You may come in."

The door creaked open, revealing it to be Jade. "Hello, Ms. Mai."

My face showed a warm smile. "Greetings, daughter. Please come in." I reaffirmed while continuing to loosen my limbs.

Jade walked in and surveyed my machine. It gives me great joy every time I see her. My decision to intervene during her and Kitana's argument was the right one. Now, my best friend's daughter is married to my son and Sareena.

"How may I help you, Jade? Is there something wrong?" I asked.

She shook her head. "No, not at all. I'm merely a little shook from the conversation I had with Callie Ann. How can she be so adamant about hating her own home?"

Something told me this was going to come up. I sit back down before motioned for Jade to grab a seat across from me.

"The Maddox Family for a very long time has faced discrimination from the Dacarthi family and their supporters for generations. For Benjamin and Callie Ann, it was most likely worse, as I was gone along with Joseph and Okada being executed. They had nothing and no one but each other as children. The general public hated the Maddox family, and that meant no one would help them. Benjamin, taking up medicine, learned how to forgive and forget. But Callie Ann took after her father, who is akin to an elephant. She never forgot, and if she did, she quickly remembered again. It's bad enough and hard to earn her trust, but doing anything to betray it will make it impossible to earn it all together. That's when it dawned on me why Callie tossed aside her womanhood as she grew up. The only person she grew to trust her older brother, your husband. No one else was worth her trust or around to teach her about womanhood save for herself while learning how to survive when no one else will help her. The only role model she had was Benjamin and Joseph before him." I finished explaining.

By the Gods. I am a horrible mother. And Callie will toss all that aside just to make me happy? I'm truly blessed to have a daughter like her.

"Ms. Mai?" Jade brought me back to reality. "Are you ok?"

I couldn't help but chuckle at my in-law's inquiry. "Yes, I'm fine, Jade. A personal revelation came about. Sorry to worry you, dear. But through what she has been through, it has made her into a strong person. Even though she doesn't act like one, Callie Ann is the toughest woman I know, and I'm beyond happy to be the one to give birth to her. I wouldn't change her for anything in the world, even if some of her thoughts are questionable. You must feel the same as her sister. There's no forcing a change on Callie. She will change when she deems it time to."

"Do you think she'll ever warm up to returning to Edenia if she is restored?" Jade asked me.

"I cannot say. That's a question only Callie has the answer to. But I can assume her answer right now is a big fat no and for a good reason. After the treatment she and Benjamin endured, it's only fair to have so much anger welling inside her. Maybe if she finds a way to vent it out, then she may feel like returning. But remember what I said, Jade. Don't try and force a change on her. She will quickly push it and you away." I answered the question.

Jade nodded. "I understand. I really wish for us to bond, but I'm finding difficulty because of how she lived as opposed to what I envisioned her as."

"Oh yes, I heard part of the conversation, dear. I didn't know you held her in such a light. But I can see where one would see her as a role model. She is strong, revolutionary, confident, and proud of what she fights for and believes in. Dare I call myself a fan as her mother." I admitted while laughing at myself, Jade joining in shortly.

"My thanks for the clarity, Ms. Mai," she told me. "I'm learning so much about your family with these conversations."

I smiled again. "Of course, dear. But please, no need for the Ms. title." Looking down, I saw Jade's midsection carefully wrapped, her recovery not yet complete. "How do your ribs feel?"

"Better, but I do wince once in a while if I turn a certain way. Benjamin said I should be healthy in another two weeks or so," Jade replied.

"He's really developed his craft in my absence. It certainly helped when you two met," I said. Then, my face turned sad. "I also wanted to apologize for what happened at the Coliseum. Had I known it was Tanya behind your mother's murder, I'd kill her myself before she disappeared."

The once pleasant look on Jade's face went away at the mention of that vile harlot. I had a feeling Tanya was involved, but I couldn't be sure as she got away before I arrived to see Destiny's bloodied body. What made it worse was that Jerrod gave her the order to assassinate Destiny with no regard for Jade's friendship with Kitana or the fact her father had passed in a war Jerrod himself orchestrated.

All because Sindel felt inadequate and insecure about her looks compared to my dear friend.

"It's not your fault, Mai. You or no one else is," Jade assured me, her anger slowly going away before a few tears escaped her eyes. "That's why I need to become stronger and erase her existence before Tanya takes Benjamin from Sareena and me."

I stopped sewing and brought Jade in for a hug, letting her cry into my dress. My children have endured so much, but so has Jade. Destiny, if you're listening, I promise to ensure your daughter is loved and taken care of. That I vow to you and Manuel.

After a while, I backed away and looked into my daughter in-law's eyes, the very same Destiny had. "If you wish to talk again, don't hesitate to look for me. I will always make time for you, my child. Go spend time with your husband. I'm sure he wants to see his lovely wife."

"I will. Thanks again, Ms. Mai." Jade sniffed with a smile as she exited my room.

I took a deep breath after she disappeared. Perhaps it will benefit Jade if I assisted in her training. I saw at the Coliseum that she possessed untapped potential regarding magic if that last attack showed anything. In fact, she could use some of my illusionist capabilities combined with her stealth tactics. After I'm finished here, I'll approach her about it. Tanya is too dangerous a threat to leave alive without a master like Shao Kahn.

"That was more draining than I thought," I AOI, play something for me."

"Playing, Billie Holiday," AOI answered.

Over the room's intercom, the song that plays is 'Crazy He Calls Me' as I recognized the intro with strings from anywhere. I couldn't help myself and started singing alongside the track.

I say I'll move the mountains

And I'll move the mountains

If he wants them out of the way

Crazy, he calls me

Sure, I'm crazy

Crazy in love, I'd say

I say I'll go through fire

And I'll go through fire

As he wants it, so it will be

Crazy, he calls me

Sure I'm crazy

Crazy in love, you see

With Lady Holiday in the background, I merrily continued working on my beloved daughter's dress, reinvigorated and determined to make one for a one of a kind woman.

Benjamin's POV:

I thought this knife was going to take longer than a regular one due to this black steel, but it wasn't the case. Though it was still a lengthy process, I'm glad I'm almost done, fatigue apparent in my eyes, and it's merely 6 P.M. After finishing the blade the second time (easily the most prolonged and arduous part of this entire process), I began constructing the grip. Thankfully, I didn't need to worry about blinding myself, so I took my goggles off, letting them hang around my neck. While working, I heard footsteps on the staircase coming down. I didn't bother to see who it was as I figured it was Cal.

"Benjamin," a lovely voice called for me. Only one other person besides Sareena said my name in that manner.

Jade.

Looking up, I saw my Edenian wife standing across from me, only my work table separating us.

"Hello, dear. I apologize for up and disappearing this morning. Okada somehow dragged me down to the Netherrealm while I slept and though you and Sareena were sandwiching me." I gave a gentle smile as I worked after not seeing her all day. "How may I help you, sweetie?"

She crossed her arms. "Your uncle abducted you followed by your sister, and you're asking if I need anything?" Jade smiled that sweet smile of hers. "Truly charming. But I'm fine, dearest husband." She closed the distance between us in a loving kiss, taking her time to mold our mouths together. "I can tell you've been working all day. How about taking a small break and spend some quality time with your wife?"

Her proposal was said with a stern but joking look. I chuckled before relenting. "How can I say no to you? Pull up a chair. I'm almost finished. Then we can do anything you desire."

Jade giggled before sitting next to me. "Are you sure about that, Benjamin? You shouldn't make promises you can't keep, especially directed towards Sareena and me."

"Well, after our wedding vows, I'd do near anything for you both, Jade. You and Sareena know that. Times are peaceful, so I can only imagine what you have in mind won't be too difficult." I pointed out.

Soon after, I finished the grip and by extension, Cal's knife. Typically, I would sharpen the blade with a whetting stone and make its holster as those don't take long at all, but since Jade is here, I don't want to keep her waiting.

"Finished." I turned to my alluring vixen, intertwining our hands together. "You have my full, undivided attention, beloved. What is it you wish to do?"

"Only this single request," Jade started. "With your healing magic second only to your mother, could you rid the scars marring my back? I tire of feeling them every day."

But of course. I'd be lying if I said I wasn't waiting for Jade to ask me to do this. However, I expected it to be much sooner than now. I would do it, she's my wife. Eh, one of my wives. I decided to tease her a little.

"If Mother's healing is better than mine, why not ask her?" I asked sarcastically.

Jade immediately caught on, trying her hardest to stifle her laughter. "Because you need the practice," she shot back.

"You didn't have to respond that fast," I said.

"I know I didn't. Come, Benjamin," she said before standing up.

Note to self: Never try to sass your wife. You will always come up short. I stand and follow Jade to our room, my eyes never straying from her bountiful posterior. When we arrived, I closed the door so no one would walk in on us, save for Sareena only.

"I place my scars in your hands, Benjamin," Jade softly told me, her hands over my chest. "Please heal me."

I kissed my beloved on her forehead before looking into her namesake's eyes. "You won't regret this, Jade. First, I'm going to ask you to take off your dress and lay on your stomach. I'll grant you privacy."

Though I've seen her naked before, I still wanted to be respectful. Jade nodded as I turned around. I hear the faint sound of a zipper moving down, meaning she's removed the top portion of her dress as well as her shoes before lying face down on our bed.

"I'm on the bed now, Benjamin," Jade said, signaling me to turn back around.

I gently straddled my lover's lower body, kneeling so I can get a clear view of her scarred back. My first vision of them back in her old room in Outworld was horrifying to see and almost made me want to kill anyone who brought these afflictions upon her. Casting those thoughts aside, I took a deep breath before channeling healing magic through my palms and fingers until a blinding white engulfs my hands.

"This may feel cold at first but will feel soothing afterward. Just try and stay still. Any sudden movements will slow the healing process," I instructed.

"Okay. I'm ready," Jade responded.

I placed my glowing hands on her back. Jade's body jolted slightly but remembered my instructions and held still despite her noticeable tension. It disappeared quickly, allowing her to relax. And to my surprise, she vocally showed how… pent up she was.

"Mmmmmm," Jade moaned sensually.

That sound excited me, but I had to resist.

Using my brain this time (I refuse to do something out of impulse, like what happened in Outworld with Sareena. Yes, I still harbor some regret for my decision that day.), I ignored her moans and continued removing each scar. They began disappearing one by one. The small blemishes vanished first, followed by the bigger ones. Finally, the large scar decorating the center of her spine slowly shrunk until it was no longer visible. After careful concentration using the majority of my powers, Jade's spine was completely healed.

Another deep breath left me, realizing how tired I now was. "That was draining, but I'm finished."

"Truly?" Jade felt on her spine and froze when she felt nothing resisting her fingers. "By the Gods. You did it. You really did it."

Turning around, Jade nearly tackled me with her hug, but I made sure not to fall while returning it. "Thank you, Benjamin. Thank you so much."

Her hold on me tightened as I could tell she let out a few tears after finally being rid of those nasty marks. Did I forget to mention she's topless, her nipples poking my chest? I'm glad I practiced self-control at the Wu-Shi or I would not be narrating right now. (Having more dirty intentions in mind.) Plus, I remained cautious about her injury. Jade may be able to move freely, but to do something that involved the movement of her ribs would risk further injury.

"Honey? Can you let me go now? Your nipples are prodding my chest," I requested.

My appeal seemed to spur Jade even further as her arms shifted from my neck down to my torso, her hands running circles over my pecs. It was becoming harder to maintain my composure, and my Edenian soulmate sensed it.

"I know they are, and I like how it feels, beloved," Jade drawled before licking all over my earlobe. "How about you take your shirt off?"

I seriously thought my eyes burst out their sockets. "But, Jade. Your injury. I don't want to hurt you any more than you already are."

Showing a suspicious smile, Jade traced her right hand down to her bandaged midsection. To my shock and surprise, she began unraveling the tape. I didn't know whether to be turned on or upset due to how long it took to care for her wounds. However, it's what I saw underneath that rendered me speechless.

The wound from Tanya's weapon was gone like it never even happened.

"What injury?" Jade asked coyly. "I became healthy a few days ago after your follow up treatment along with the healing you just gave me today. Now, I'm 100%."

She straddled my legs while staring intensely into my eyes. I didn't dare tear my gaze away from her green irises. Our breathing held level, no sound emanating from the outside world. Jade then started peppering my neck and jawline with kisses, leaving lipstick marks everywhere her mouth touched. I couldn't help but let out a satisfied moan, a distraction as Jade removed my shirt with little difficulty.

"I want you, Benji. Ever since our wedding, I have dreamt of having you in my arms, waking up every morning along with Sareena. You are right that we are in peaceful times. What better way to enjoy that than in our bed, making love until we run out of energy?" Jade whispered, seduction radiating from her words.

By the Gods, her nipples are getting harder. I pulled back, and Jade seized the opportunity by giving me a deep kiss. I gradually dropped my resistance before returning my wife's affection, much to her delight. She slowly pushed me down to the mattress, pinning my hands overhead in nothing but her pants. It allowed me a glimpse at her body. Flat stomach, flawless bosom, toned muscle though remaining feminine, and a ravenous lust in her eyes.

"Well, well, well. And I thought I was the hornier one out of us two?" another feminine voice joined in. Sareena, who somehow entered without either of us noticing.

"I'd normally be mad at Benny since I heard you were in the armory almost immediately after you woke up." Sareena approached the bed, and I could see a fire igniting in her eyes with a devious smirk. "But seeing this? I think I can forgive you if this is heading in the direction I think it is."

"Oh, it most definitely is," Jade spoke before I had the chance. "Join us, Sareena."

Her smile increasing, my demoness wife wasted no time unclipping her crop top off, revealing her breasts to our eyes. Damn. Both my lovers are topless before me. Jade had the bigger set though Sareena didn't lack by any means. I felt drool fill my mouth, an erection threatening to spring out of my pants.

"Oh my," was Jade's only response at seeing Sareena's mounds.

"Consider this a warmup to when we actually consummate our marriage, Benny. No one will mind or care what will happen in this room," Sareena said before she and Jade hovered over me, placing a finger over my mouth before I could say anything. "Shhhhh. Let's have some fun, husband."

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My wives leaned forward, all our mouths coming together as saliva was exchanged in a passionate kiss. This continued for a few minutes before they separated to gain oxygen. It wasn't long before Jade went back to kissing me while Sareena nipped my collarbone while squeezing her breast. Before long, both their hands trailed my developing abdomen and stomach, reaching my covered manhood.

"Ooh, someone has grown from last time," Sareena commented, discarding her bottoms before unzipping my trousers, pulling them and my boxers down to reveal my pulsing erection.

Jade smiled and took off the rest of her clothes, joining our demoness near my groin. Their hands went to different areas, Sareena lightly pinching my balls while Jade tenderly stroked the length, getting a feel for the foreskin. My breathing became erratic with two lovely, gorgeous women teasing me to their heart's content.

A long, loud moan left my throat as they came together and kissed the head of my cock, tongues swirling around it and each other in a French kiss. Sareena then took charge and engulfed my sex in her mouth, moaning all the while. I groaned again, only to have Jade kissed me again as her hand grabbed mine and led it to her dripping vagina. Getting the gist, I began fingering her, our sounds of pleasure mixing together. My free hand trailed Sareena's smooth back, going down until I was able to land a good slap to her ass. She squealed in delight, sucking even harder.

"My turn," Jade exhaled.

Sareena heard her and released my organ to allow Jade to feast while on all fours. Her sweet, ebony lips began giving me the same treatment, but not with the same intensity. This must be her first time performing oral. She then gasped loudly than intended as Sareena snuck around to fondle her ass before plunging a tongue deep into Jade's vice. They switched positions after a few minutes, this time, Sareena began sucking my manhood again as she face-sat Jade, letting our ebony wife clean her juices while gripping her sizeable backside. There's no way this is happening, to me of all people. But who's complaining?

With everyone stimulated, Sareena let go of my cock and moved to let Jade breathe. "Come, husband. We're ready for you." She laid down and had me get on top. "I'm ready for you."

Smiling, I leaned down. "Then prepare yourself, my beautiful demoness."

Carefully, I aimed my phallus at her entrance, filling my wife to the hilt. Sareena moaned instinctively as she was impaled but didn't let it stop her from coaxing me for a kiss, her chest mashed against mine as she interlocked her left hand in my right.

"Ohh. Ohh yes, Benji," Sareena crooned, her eyes holding my own. "Mmmm. Right there. More, please..."

I granted her plea, gradually increasing my speed and power, the bed creaking due to my thrusts. As we made love, Jade was off to the side, watching us as she rubbed herself while pawing her heaving breast. She then surprised me by running her hands over my behind, which made me shiver.

Sareena's moans turned into small screams during our coitus. As expected, my body began to tire, and I needed to rest for a moment. Reluctantly, I pulled out of my demoness and laid down. I wouldn't get long to recover as Jade hovered over me, lust taking over that once innocent face.

"Impressive, Benji," Jade called me by my nickname out of Callie's earshot, which warmed my heart. "I hope you saved some for me."

"I'll always have something for my Edenian Goddess," I said, caressing her face.

Licking her lips, Jade wrapped her fingers around my shaft to hold it still. She teased me by rubbing the tip against her drenched womanhood before lowering her hips, moaning as I submerged myself within her depths. Her head craned back, hair unfurled from the single braid.

"He feels good, does he?" Sareena murmured into Jade's ear, her tongue creeping out to lick our wife's neck.

"Yes, Sareena... so good," Jade sighed, leaning into her embrace, both hands rested on my thighs.

Sareena went a step further, squeezing each of Jade's melons, the flesh filling her hands. I became mesmerized by the sight of my two lovers, Sareena grasping Jade's chin to turn her head for a frenzied kiss as my Edenian Goddess started to bounce on my groin. I joined in fondling the chocolate orbs as my self-control eroded the longer time went on. Jade closed her eyes and breathed hard, the combined pleasures of riding me and Sareena teasing her chest during a hot kiss almost too much to bear.

For our next position, I switched back to Sareena as we got in the spooning position, raising her right leg into the air. I was relentless, no longer being gentle. She didn't mind at all, her blissful expression telling the entire story. Jade wasn't left out, getting herself involved by licking our connection, adding to everyone's arousal. I plowed Sareena's flower with all my might, her passionate screams serving as motivation. I couldn't hold back anymore and finished inside Sareena.

Jade had another turn, and it was time to use my favorite position. I placed her on her hands and knees, ass raised at a high angle. Without warning, I plunged my way in, my wife's moans quieted by the comforter before being replaced by Sareena's pussy, lapping hard against the delectable organ. It wasn't long before desire consumed my mind. I grabbed Jade by the hair and plowed her hard. Pained but satisfied moans left my beloved's mouth, her derriere shaking with every thrust.

"Ahhh! Yes! Give it to me, Benjamin! I love you and Sareena!" Jade wailed as her pussy tightened around me.

Groaning louder than I ever had, I buried myself completely as my member twitched uncontrollably before unleashing a potent amount of seed within Jade's depths, her euphoric scream music to my ears.

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Afterward, I laid in between my two wives, our sweat filled bodies huddled close together with Sareena and Jade resting on my chest, their legs on top of my own. We went for another tender three-way kiss, all of us smiling during the exchange.

"That was fun, husband," Jade spoke first, caressing my torso before her tongue battled Sareena's.

"Even better now that we're all married to one another," I said, aroused at the scene of them making out.

Sareena smirked. "Another round after a quick nap?"

I returned the look. "Yes, but in the shower next time around."

Half an Hour later: Callie's POV

"That was wonderful," I murmured into Kung Lao's chest.

I can now see what the hubbub was all about and why it's hard to explain losing your virginity. It just feels... great. Now I know how nymphos think the way they do. Sex can be addictive, and I only did it once. Will I become an addict? No, but the appeal certainly makes sense. What I didn't expect was how tired I would be afterward. I'm practically superhuman, and while Lao is a human being, he had incredible stamina. Mind you, I'm not tired enough to just fall asleep, but glad I don't have plans later on today. As for what happened, I'll spare you the details.

Anyway, after cuddling together for a while, we started getting dressed shortly. Lao had to go back to the Wu-Shi Academy, and I wanted to see him off. But I'd be lying if I said I didn't want a second round with him. Just thinking about it was making me crazy. When we got to the door, he gave me a final sincere hug.

"I'll miss you," I told him, refusing to break our embrace.

"I'll miss you too. But my training is not over in the slightest. I have to grow. For you," Lao responded. "But I won't forget tonight. Lord Raiden has been more lenient in coming to see you. I guess he no longer has a choice considering Kitana is living with us." He finally broke away, much to my disappointment. "But you're lucky, Callie."

That confused me. "How so? If anything, you're the lucky one." I playfully smacked his chest.

"Because you have another who desires your love and attention," he answered.

Skarlet.

My redhead definitely is the odd one in the house, considering she worked for Shao Kahn along with Jade and Kitty. But I somehow convinced her that Shao Kahn played her for a fool, and she defected to our side. However, everyone else, despite giving her a fair chance, doesn't really trust her, and I understood why. Benji has been unexpectedly supportive but made it clear he wanted Skarlet and Jade to remain separated until we know for sure my girlfriend was genuine. I had no choice but to accept since I did give his wife a hard time before she moved in.

"I do, huh? I've been showering her with affection whenever the opportunity presents itself, but to Skarlet, it's not enough. I guess saying: "I love you" whenever we snuggle isn't holding weight anymore." I crossed my arms and sighed. "What could I possibly be missing?"

"Perhaps it's because of what you were? When you two became an item, you were still... pure." Lao remarked.

I gasped at the realization. "Skarlet felt conflicted because I was a virgin?"

"Being a perfect girlfriend will only do so much, dear. It was only after what just transpired that made me realize your relationship with Skarlet will have to take a passionate if not, physical turn. You gave her all the signs you weren't going anywhere, and she has done the same. I think this is the final step before elevating your relationship." Lao took my hands in his. "Go to her. Make her feel special in a way only you know. I'll always be rooting for you and will always love you. But I know Skarlet may have stronger feelings for you than I, which says a lot in of itself."

That was shocking to hear. I sensed that Skarlet may love me more than Lao even if the feeling isn't entirely mutual. But hearing it from my boyfriend showed his progress since our disagreement in Outworld that seemed like a lifetime ago.

I leaned in and kiss his cheek. "You've grown so much since I started traveling with you in Outworld. Even though she may be opposed at first, I feel like Skarlet will love you if you give her enough time." I respond as

Lao chuckled before kissing me. "I'm flattered, Callie, but Monks are sworn by monogamy. You are my one and only so even if given consent, I'll never be with another."

"Really? Well, way to make me feel special." I smirked before tracing over his torso with my finger. "I wouldn't want to share you anyway after tonight." I stopped before losing my self-control. "Honestly, I don't want anyone else but you, no matter what happens between Skarlet and me. Come back soon. Please?"

"I'll see what I can do," Lao replied before giving me a passionate kiss that left me breathless. "I'll see you later, Callie."

Those were my boyfriend's last words as he left the Trainer's Estate. Wow, so much has happened, it's kind of hard to process everything at once. I swiftly conclude that I shouldn't think too hard. I lost my virginity and have a general idea about what I should do to please Skarlet. My goals are starting to fall into place. Still, I can't help but wonder what it would be like to have Lao around for the rest of my life. Well, I already spoke to Benji and got his perspective on marriage. Maybe I need my mother's side of it too.

"Speaking of Red, where is she?" I ask, scratching my full head of hair.

Unfortunately, in my moment of silence, I hear... moaning.

It cam from Benji's room, so I assumed that he, Sareena, and Jade were fuckin', loudly judging by the lustful noises of skin colliding. That meant my knife is done, and my brother didn't tell me. Pretty obvious now why that was the case.

"Y'know what? Jade probably stole him when he was finished. The man's been working since he woke up," I concluded as I headed to the armory.

When I arrived there, my knife is laying on the table, it's onyx blade glimmering thanks to the room's dim lighting. I pick it up and analyze my brother's work, as I usually do when he makes things for me. Benji does a phenomenal job with his work, but this? He truly outdid himself.

I whistled in approval. "Benji, you slick bastard. You did it again."

The blade's tip shined once again. Just when things couldn't get any better, my little redhead magically appeared when I put the weapon down.

"Oh! Hey, Red! I've been looking for you," I said.

I walked up to give her a deep kiss on the lips, one Skarlet was shocked to feel but wasn't hesitant to return. Her hand combed through my hair as she reduced the distance between us, coiling her arms around my neck.

When we separated, Skarlet's face shared her namesake. "Wow, Callie Ann. You've never shown me such passion so openly."

I laughed nervously. "Sorry about that. But things and people change, y'know? And I feel it's time for me to act like your girlfriend." I started rubbing her knuckles with my thumbs. "I want you to know that my love for you isn't platonic."

"I know that, beloved. But honestly, all I wish is to taint you with my essence, and for you to do the same. But you are leading this dance, so I will go at your pace. I owe you much since you have given me a chance after I tried to kill you," she responded.

My blush returned with a vengeance from her blunt nature. "You don't beat around the bush, huh Red? W-well, you're in for some good news then. Lao was here, and he... took my virginity."

Skarlet gasped at the news, what I expected along with her breaking off the embrace. Instead, she tightened her grip. "Did he? Well, bless him for doing so since now I can do what I always wanted since you have enthralled me with your beautiful features, flawless body, perverted nature." She took a long whiff before her red eyes stared right into my soul. "And a lovely scent. Will you do this for me?"

I slowly shook my head, knowing full well what will happen should I accept. "Sorry, Red. Sex is tiring, and we went at it for a while. In fact, I'm surprised Lao lasted as long as he did. But soon, Red. I promise. The days are counting down on us. I know it." I pecked her lips before looking back at my new weapon, an idea coming to mind. "And to show you how much I mean what I say, follow me, Red."

Softly taking her hand, I lead Skarlet to the table where my knife was and picked it up. I breathed deeply before slicing the underside of my right arm, leaving a fair-sized gash in its place. Blood wasn't guzzling out, but it was dripping, a small pool forming on the floor. I need to make sure I clean that up, or Benji will have a fit. I took Skarlet's arm and placed it over my now wounded arm, gazing directly into her irises.

"I want you to suck on it. Suck my blood, Red," I instructed.

Her eyes widened at the prospect. "A-are you sure, Callie Ann? I don't think you have to go this far-"

"Yes, I do," I cut my girlfriend off. "I haven't been pulling my weight in this relationship, and with this, I will make my penance the next step in our growing love for one another. I won't ask Mom or Benji to close this wound until you fulfill my request, Red. So, chop-chop."

Skarlet's breathing grew heavy as she slowly leaned in and started sucking on my wound. She seemed reluctant at first, but grasped my arm and continued draining a good portion, my blood apparently divine to her. Not gonna lie, it kinda felt good. Alright, Callie. Stop being perverted.

With a final 'pop,' Skarlet let go of my arm, the wound partially closed to my genuine surprise. She wiped the blood off her lip before licking it off her palm, an elated smile on her face. "That was delicious. Thank you, beloved. Now, give me a kiss." She said with a raspy, seductive tone.

I complied with her request, planting my lips on top of hers while opening my mouth slightly to allow Skarlet's tongue inside, her tongue slithering around mine. I bring our bodies closer, her arms around my neck as her breasts pushed against mine, our nipples dueling one another. We finally broke away so we could breathe.

"Will we make love soon, Callie Ann? I've fantasized about you since we started seeing each other," Skarlet said, firmly reminding me that she's as perverted as I am, if not more so.

"For sure, Red. Soon," I confirmed before pecking her one last time, turning it into an eskimo kiss before sincerely saying, "I love you, Red."

"I love you too, Scout," Skarlet replied with a nickname of her own.

"Scout?" I repeated, receiving my first nickname from someone who wasn't my brother.

"Do you not like it?" she asked.

I kiss her one more time. "No. I love it."

A/N: And that's the fourth bonus chapter! Now when we next meet the Maddox Family, we will be starting Arc III! If you're wondering on if Arc III will cover MK III, to keep it short, no it will not. Normally I would drop clues on what the next Arc will be about, but I didn't do that this time. Oops. Regardless I think you all or going to like it. Especially since it won't be nearly as long as Arc II was. It's going to be a pretty straightforward Arc in all honesty. Anyway. What did you guys think? Did you guys like it? Did you not? Let me know with a Review and or a PM and while you're at it, check out my profile page and give my other stories a read. Particularly my most recent work, the To Love a Druid Reboot eh? I'll see you all soon. Bye-Bye!

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