I had transformed in the night. It was still dark.

I reached out and my hands closed around my hoshi, on the armored Al's neck.

The magic flowed freely, not all of it returning to me.

Some swirled into Al's blood seal.

His human body formed around me. An illusion, but it felt warm, and soft. And I knew he could feel too.

Then I realized we were naked together.

Xxx

Al couldn't believe it. He knew it was an illusion, but he could feel her skin. Her arms...legs...breasts...

Al gave her a soft kiss, and caressed her body gently.

He knew he couldn't have her really, but it felt so real. So...right.