Part 11.

Convictions

Three days went by much too quick. She only had the chance to visit with her mother, Haru and Kiriko the day after he pressured her into marriage. She just touched where he wanted, licked and sucked, not wishing to rouse his anger any further. He rubbed her back thoroughly, resting hands on either hips or ass when finishing. He put her body through extensive trials; so much so that by the end of each day she could barely move which was his desired outcome. Neither of them hardly spoke to one another. Actions were only required at this point.

When the third day with him came she knew that this marked the sixth day of her cycle which meant its likely conclusion. She almost wanted this to remain hidden. If so it could only spell disaster since he knew all that was done behind his back...Or at least he claimed.

A hurt look appeared on her face as she just recalled it had been Haru's birthday the other day. She felt awful for having forgotten. The time was now almost three in the afternoon. Perhaps she could convince her new partner to throw him a belated party? Then again, he may not be in the mood for any kind of celebration.

"Well then, we should begin. I want to discover as much as possible about your body before our wedding night in order to provide complete ecstacy."

He calmly undressed beside the bed, arching a brow upon noticing that she still remained clothed.

"I have things that I need answers to still, sir. I need to know and hope that you won't get mad at me for asking."

"It depends what these questions will be."

He laid his outfit on the foot of the bed sitting upright beside her. She bit her bottom lip tapping an index finger against her chin.

"Well girl? I don't have all day for these inquiries of yours. Ask me already."

She sat on his lap as a lustful smile now crossed his features, her own hands guiding his over her face then downwards.

"We can do both. That way, your anger will hopefully be reduced."

"That's my good girl..."

She kissed his neck whispering into an ear while licking his lobe "Can we please throw Haru a late birthday party today? I forgot he told me it was his birthday yesterday."

"I don't see why not. Out with the other ones. I presume they're much more personal?"

"Yes...Please don't get mad."

He started touching elsewhere while she returned the favor, gently sucking and biting the side of his neck. He moaned his next command after kissing longingly both bracing themselves for whatever reaction may happen.

"Speak."

"Have you slept with my mother or Kiriko?"

"Of course I have, girl. Although, I have yet to father any children of my own. I wish to start a family with you."

"All right...Did you use protection?"

"Of course."

"You may not care for these next two but I have to know."

He lightly smacked her ass causing a whimper and her to hug.

"Did you have anything to do with either my Uncle or Father and Sister's deaths?"

"I didn't. Although I had been informed a malfunction occurred with the ship both of your family members occupied which led to their untimely demise. As for your Uncle, alcohol had been found within his blood content. You have my greatest condolences for both misfortunes, Naia."

"Wait, what? He did that to himself?"

She gave a pained look causing him to pat her back and pull her even closer once more.

"I preferred to wait at least a week to say anything but you asked me and I didn't wish to deceive you. All will be made well in time darling, daddy will make it so."

He accelerated certain motions causing a fervent release allowing her to finish before him for a change. She returned urgent kisses of her own while tears subsided, cradling his head in a benign embrace til placing her head against his neck. It almost caused him to chortle when feeling that small slippery organ trace over skin and muscle but he suppressed the urge, panting in satisfaction instead.

Warm breath tickled her neck provoking a giggle. She kissed rather aggressively, hearing welcoming moans while hands still tenderly rubbed. She moaned into each kiss wanting him more and more with each passing day. He may be a monster and had committed horrible, detestable acts but that didn't matter at this point. As far as she was concerned, what remained of her family was all that mattered. Their safety was most important, not hers.

"I want you so badly, my beautiful flower...I want you now, Naia."

She patted his arms that engulfed her, providing warm reassurance.

"I promise it will be soon, daddy. You've been so good to me. I can't thank you enough."

She felt a light stomach ache, clutching against the spot. It happened in her lower abdomen, a sudden swell of pressure building up. She quickly broke apart from him when running to the bathroom. A knock could be heard from the other side followed by a concerned voice. She didn't even have any idea what this could be.

"Darling, is everything all right?"

A large blood clot equivalent to that of a Sparrows egg passed through making her groan in discomfort. She would have flushed if it weren't for a surprise internal voice speaking up.

'The first form is complete. The second shall come from me once more. It seems as though you have no other choice...Not only you but I as well. I managed to slip away from that greedy jackal long enough to inform you of this.'

'But Ruuca...I'm not ready for any of this yet. Please help me.'

'Neither was I as a mortal and had been even younger than you. I am doing this for you after all and these memories will be erased once we leave from here. With that being said, you'll still have to help yourself this time. I must go now.'

She let out a sigh, disheartened even further when discovering that indeed, the cycle had finished. She placed a hand against her head before taking several deep breaths knowing that somehow she could overcome the troubles which remained ahead. He heard water run then the door slowly open as she quietly spoke, forcing the words out.

"It's finished."

"All right but what caused your recent behavior?"

"I'm not sure...It was just a brief stomach ache. I feel better now though."

He frowned when reading her body language. Her lip trembled which signified she either was withholding information or lying.

"Don't lie to me, girl."

"I'm not sure if you'll believe me..."

"Is further punishment in order?"

"No, wait! I'll tell you the truth...I had a miscarriage but it was from Ruuca. Well, what happened between her and Sagat."

He gave a small sigh, shooing her away.

"Prepare yourself for the party. You may retire to your room until dinner time. Afterwards a servant will summon you, assisting with whatever is desired. Later still, our wedding ceremony will take place nearby."

She nodded, dressing quickly before taking her leave. He smirked knowing fully well what laid ahead. He was more than ready for a night of complete indulgence...Even if it wasn't exactly real.

...

Before the party began she picked out the first outfit she wore when her and Haru had first met. It brought the memory up of when she first met Chun-Li having the desire to give her a call.

'I'll go ask him after reading scripture. Surely he'll allow me to.'

She laid on her stomach when reading softly tapping both sandals together. When it was almost five she at last put the book back hurrying off to go inquire about something else. Unfortunately for her, he was nowhere to be found. She checked the throne room then his bedroom feeling rather depressed as a result. Sagat crossed paths with her when she came back out into the hallway suddenly stopped by her hard stare.

"Where is he?"

"In his study. It's the last door down the hall, on the right side."

He turned to walk off stopped again by a soft call.

"Thank you, Sagat."

"Hmph."

And with that, she went to go ask him. This hallway had such a foreboding yet regal atmosphere. Such a peculiar combination but one that meshed well together. She gave two quick raps hearing a stern voice say "Enter" from the other side. Cautious footsteps approached hastily opening and closing the door. He was writing something at his desk only stopping to give a challenging stare. She twirled a strand of hair around her finger, nervously biting her bottom lip again.

"I just wanted to know if you'd let me make a call...to a friend. I promise it will be quick."

She noticed a fairly modern corded phone sat atop his desk as he gestured to the device, smirking in amusement. She sheepishly asked her next question. He couldn't help but laugh.

"I misplaced her number...Do you happen to know a woman named Chun-Li?"

"Oh yes, the name certainly sounds familiar. We had run-ins a couple of times before. As it so happens, you are in luck my dear! I do indeed know her number! Let me dial it for you!"

He got out the very same small note of hers from his desk, now dialing the numbers. Chun-Li herself had written it down for Naia. But how did he manage to get it?

Her cheeks grew quite red as he handed her the phone, smiling even wider.

"Could you be a dear and enable the speaker function? I'd like to say a few words myself since it's been such a long time."

She did as told, her heart skipping a beat the moment that other alluring voice answered.

"Hello, who is this?"

"Hey, Chun-Li? It's Naia."

"Oh, Naia, from Pearl City, right? How are you and Haru? Did you both find your family?"

"Yes, we have and we're doing well. I just wanted to call and thank you for offering to help."

"Well, I'm relieved to hear that you're both all right."

She heard a deep male voice in the background followed by distant footsteps.

"Okay Guile, I'll be right there. We'll have to meet up sometime Naia. I'd like to meet with both of your mothers too."

"Yes, I think I'd like that...You sound busy so I'll call again later."

"That would be great! Take care Naia!"

Before the call ended Bison spoke.

"Do be careful, dear detective."

It sounded as though Li was about to say something but Bison hung up the phone before she could. He interlocked his fingers, resting elbows against the hard wooden desk.

"Perhaps we can invite her over sometime. You'd enjoy that Naia, wouldn't you?"

She had the feeling those two had much more shared history with each other than he cared to reveal. One way or another, she'd find out.

"Yes, I would. Are you coming to his party?"

"Why of course. Let's walk there together now. It just so happens that I've finished all of my paper work for the day."

He extended an arm to which she humbly accepted, curling hers around his elbow. She had to reach up halfway just to accommodate his size. He slowed his stride, walking at a much slower pace.

"It's so sweet of you to be doing this for him, daddy."

"Call me Michael when we're alone and not engaged in other...intimate activities. In public you shall address me as "sir" and while we make love, "daddy" or "pappa" will suffice as well. Is that understood?"

"Yes...sir."

He gave an approved soft grunt, leading her to the seat nearest Haru. He sat at the back of the room, allowing the boy's mother to take over with the festivities. The servants dismissed themselves after their work was finished but before they could, Haru and his mother insisted that they stayed.

"Hey Naia! What do you think? They should get to stay too, right?"

"Yeah, I think so...These decorations are amazing. I can't believe it looks this extravagant for a birthday party."

Indeed the decorations were. There were yellow and blue balloons everywhere along with similar colored banners, an assortment of nearly every food imaginable, an elegant tiered sculpture that held presents and lastly an enormous banner with the words "Happy Birthday Haru". She also took note of a sky blue table runner with four treat bags placed in front of the small group. It was hard to believe all of this work had been put forth in less than two hours; especially in regards to the food. A huge five layered cake with blue and yellow frosting on its sides was waiting to be eaten.

"Yeah...I can't either but it sure is awesome. Look at all those gifts too! I don't even know where we'll put them!"

"Not to mention the cake...There's no way the four of us can eat all of that. And where's the candle?"

"Well, you know what we talked about before..."

"Yeah but there should at least be one candle for you to blow out! Hang on a minute."

She walked back to Bison, asking him if he could put a candle on the cake and light it.

"Is there any way that a candle could be put on the cake and lit? Please sir?"

He looked at a female servant, blatantly stating "Do what she asked.".

The servant quickly walked to the kitchen, lit a candle then slowly walked back, placing it on the cake. Naia thanked him, gave a small smile then returned at Haru's side, singing happy birthday with the others. Even Bison sang in a quiet voice. Haru blew out his candle with one try while the others clapped, his mother giving him a warm hug.

After they ate their chocolate cake and watched him open all of his gifts which mostly consisted of toy vehicles, a game console and video games, they watched the servants start cleaning up while sitting and talking.

"I'm so glad we have the chance to come together still. So how old are you turning, big boy?"

Noelani smiled down at him, tousling his hair as his mother stood behind patting Haru's shoulders lovingly.

"Well, let's just say I'm not quite ten yet."

"Oh, we're keeping things a mystery, huh? There's nothing wrong with that! Just remember what my answer will be when you ask me the same question!"

They all chuckled, making small talk before parting ways again. A young female servant asked Naia to follow when noticing an opportunity. Haru caught her right before she could leave.

"Wait Naia, aren't you coming back to our room?"

"Well Haru, I'm not sure when I'll be able to. I'm rather busy this evening. I'll let you know as soon as I can, all right?"

He looked disappointed, frowning slightly.

"It's no fun if I don't have anyone else to share them with..."

"Haru, it'll be okay. We'll be able to spend more time together outside of just eating and occasional gatherings, I promise."

She gave him a warm hug feeling him return the embrace tightly back. He softly said "I hope so" then ran back to their room. She followed the servant to a boudoir, being shown various selections of wedding dresses. After taking a moment to decide, Naia smiled, choosing a V-neck laced maiden styled one. It looked modest and traditional yet gave her a feeling of freedom and comfort.

The servant offered extra jewelry add-ons such as a diamond belt and a tiara for the veil but she just shook her head while giving a polite refusal.

"I think it looks fine the way it is. I like how the veil looks on its own."

"Right then. Which kind of shoes would you prefer?"

"None."

The woman's wide chocolate brown doe eyes widened in shock as she flicked a pale blonde strand of hair to the side, providing her feedback.

"Miss Naia, your feet will become much too dirty after walking around on the floor and outside...The ceremony will be taking place outdoors after all."

"Hmm, can I just wear sandals then? I can't walk very well in heels when they're that high."

The woman nodded, picking out white sandals with multiple criss-cross straps. She braided Naia's bangs, pulling the pieces back which made her look true to what she wore.

"I feel as though I'd be going to a fairytale medieval wedding if I attended yours, that is!"

They both chuckled as she wished her well, leading her to the parking garage.

"Oh, what was your name?"

"It's Patrice. Just let me know when you want to have a girls day honey! And congratulations again!"

The spunky older woman gave a wink, sauntering off. That same pale guard which drove her to this residence in the first place drove up at Naia's side, got out and opened the door for her, gesturing to get in. She did as told, nervously twiddling index fingers. She naturally tugged on the smooth fabric feeling beyond nervous. She prayed the entire ten minute drive there awed by the fireflies and setting sunlight when first arriving. The scene truly did resemble that of a fairy tales except she felt that this one wouldn't quite have that same happy ending.