This Chapter is rated M for Mature

The next morning before breakfast Paige opened the package she picked up at Bella's. She pulled out the swimming trunks she had gotten for Ralph. She walked over to the campfire for breakfast and she handed them to Ralph. He looked at her puzzled, "They are called swimming trunks. You wear those instead of your regular clothes when we go swimming, like later today.

Allie poured a cup of coffee and handed it to Paige who stared unbelieving at her, "I can have it?"

Allie smiled as she nodded.

Paige quickly took a drink and her eyes closed as she smiled, "Wise Lady, how I have missed this. Thank you Allie."

Allie smiled and nodded.

Paige took another sip when she saw Sir Cabe refill his cup from a different pot. She frowned, "Why is Sir Cabe pouring from that pot?"

Allie grinned, "That's regular coffee. This is called decaffeinated coffee. They used a process were by the caffeine in the coffee bean is extracted which makes it safe for you to have at this time. After a few tests, I've determined it is safe for you to drink."

Paige turned that around in her mind trying to find a reason to be mad but having not had coffee in some time it at least still smelled the same and for the most part tasted the same, she shrugged and took another drink.

After Paige finished eating she got several larger pots and had Walter fill them with water from the lake and put them on the campfire to warm. Once the water began to steam Walter moved them carefully into their tent for her, "Did you need some assistance in washing?" Walter grinned as he wiggled his eyebrows at her.

Paige laughed as she pushed him back out, "Perhaps next time." She let the sides of the tent down.

Paige took her time washing herself extensively. After she finished she examined all the swimwear she'd gotten. Paige looked down at her legs and remembering Bella's smooth leg she thought about Walter's straight blade. After a moment of considering using it she shook her head and walked over to the tent flap and looked out of the tent, "Allie, I need you, please."

Allie smiled and got up and walked over and entered their tent, her eyes opened wide seeing her standing there naked, "My Lady?"

Paige smiled and showed her all the swimsuits that she had purchased the night before. Allie smiled at some and her eyebrows rose on others, "Surely you aren't thinking of wearing some of these in front of everyone my Lady?"

Paige laughed, "Well perhaps not, but Bella had suggested I visit another place in town where they apparently are able to remove hair from your body. I'd have to admit as revealing as some of these are that perhaps some kind of hair removal might make them look better."

Allie nodded, "There was a facility like that in Aaron Springs. I'm not sure you'd like the process. They use a type of wax that melts at a low temperature. They spread it over an area of skin, and then they pull it off ripping the hair out in a large swathe. I've had to treat a lot of skin irritations because of it. I've tried to get the governor to close them down but he just claims they are good for the economy."

Paige's eyes opened wide, "That doesn't sound like something I'd like. Perhaps you should bring that up with Walter. I don't think he would appreciate people suffering just to generate some money. Do you have an alternative I can try?"

Allie smiled as she nodded, "Lay down. I'll be right back." Allie stepped out of the tent.

Lord Walter started to stand, "Allie, is everything okay?"

Allie smiled, "It is my Lord, but we'll be busy for a while. You should wait out here."

Lord Walter became puzzled but nodded as he sat back down.

Paige knelt down and straightened their blankets. She pulled over the pack Walter had brought in last night with all their clothes and laid it down and put their pillows on it and then reclined against them.

Allie stepped over to the packs and opened the chest she brought with her. She moved things around before locating three packs of powders. She pulled her crucible out and measured out the powders into it. Measuring out so much water and mixing it all together creating a runny paste. After putting up the powders she filled a pot with more water. She grabbed a wash cloth and towel. She picked up the crucible and pot and carried it all back to the tent.

Allie placed the items next to Paige's feet and got out several extra candles and lit them. She placed them around the tent to give her better lighting. She knelt down next to Paige, "This should cause a tingling sensation on your skin, but if the tingle feels more like a burning sensation let me know immediately. Don't be brave or think it isn't that bad my Lady."

Paige nodded, "Allie, I know you have an issue of not calling me Paige now, but I think it would be more than okay for you to call me Paige especially in this circumstance."

Allie smiled, "I'll consider it my Lady."

Paige laughed as she rolled her eyes, "I am beginning to understand Walter's distaste for being called Lord so much."

Allie smiled as she picked up the spoon and scooped out a small amount of the paste, "I'll start down by your feet that way if it does burn it won't be someplace where movement can irritate it."

Paige nodded.

Allie lightly coated her entire shin, including the sides of her leg, from ankle to knee using the spoon to spread the paste. While waiting on it to work she coated her other shin. Once the other shin was coated she soaked the wash cloth and wiped the first shin down.

Paige smiled seeing all the hair just wiped away.

After finishing Paige's lower legs Allie looked at her, "I'll need you to spread your thighs as far as you can comfortably."

Paige nodded as Allie moved back. Paige spread her legs, raising her knees up a bit. Allie moved and knelt between her legs as she resumed by applying the paste to Paige's thighs.

It took Allie just under an hour to complete the process for the front and sides of both of Paige's legs. Allie reached over and picked up the bottom piece of the smallest swimsuit and held it up looking at it. She shook her head, "This really doesn't cover much does it?"

Paige laughed, "Not really."

Allie looked at her, "Would you really wear something like this in public my Lady?"

Paige grinned, "If I was still single I would for sure. I would now, but I wouldn't want to offend Walter. He has a stronger sense of propriety than I do. I just couldn't resist buying it."

Allie laughed as she smiled. As Allie moved her hands to place the bikini bottom over Paige's groin Paige let her knees fall outward giving her more room to work. Allie looked up at her, "Did you want to keep some of your hair down here or just remove it all?"

Paige grew thoughtful, "It would probably be a lot easier to remove it all. I'm not sure how Walter is going to respond to that though, how long would it take to grow back?"

Allie smiled, "It would take about five days to start coming back in."

Paige smiled, "Just remove it all this time."

Allie nodded and carefully proceeded after moving the bikini bottom.

After finishing with her groin Allie had Paige roll onto her stomach and began the process on the back of her legs.

Allie looked down as she finished and smiled as Paige rolled back onto her back, "Well we're all done unless you want me to do your underarms as well."

Paige stared up at her, "The French remove the hair from there as well?"

Allie laughed as she nodded her head.

Paige joined her laughter as she shrugged her shoulders and lifted her arms up over her head.

Allie just smiled as she continued.

After Allie was done Paige reached down and ran her hand across her smooth flesh and smiled, "Thank you Allie."

Allie nodded, "I'm here to serve out of love and friendship as much as duty my Lady."

Paige really liked the first swimsuit she had selected at the shop and she slipped the bottoms up and retied the straps to hold it in place and smiled as she adjusted the crotch to cover the maximum area it could. She picked up the top and Allie helped her get it to fit. She stepped over and looked at herself in the mirror and smiled.

"I think our Lord is going to really enjoy this," Allie smiled at her.

Paige just grinned wickedly, "At least privately."

Suddenly Paige frowned, "My Lady?" Allie looked at her concerned.

Paige looked back at her, "I was just considering my stretch marks. Walter hasn't expressed any complaints but do you have anything that might help with them?"

Allie looked at them and then up at her, "Well as far as stretch marks go they aren't bad. It is much easier to prevent them than it is to be rid of them but there is a cream I can make that will reduce them. When we get to Lancaster I will see if I can get the ingredients I need to make it."

As Allie started to leave Paige stopped her and kissed her cheek in gratitude, "Thank you Allie, for all that you do."

Allie smiled, "You're welcome."

As Allie turned to leave Paige stopped her again, "Wait." She picked up one of the swimsuits, "I will probably wear this style to go swimming in. I think you would look great in this green version with your hair and skin color."

Allie took the suit and looked at it, she smiled seeing it covered a lot more flesh than her other suits and she nodded, "Thank you my Lady."

Paige smiled as she nodded.

Allie left the tent carrying out the swimsuit and the items she brought with her.

Paige knew instantly that while Walter would love it, she was convinced more than ever that his morality would be too uptight about letting her wear it around the others. He might even demand it be destroyed, she thought. Paige shrugged finally as she stepped over to the flap of the tent and stuck her head out, "Walter, would you come here?"

Walter looked over and smiled as he nodded. He stood and walked over and entered their tent. As his eyes adjusted to the low level of light within the tent his eyes nearly bugged out of his head as he stared at Paige. He inhaled sharply but his breath caught at about half capacity as his heart rate increased drastically, "M-m-my Love?"

Paige smiled at his stutter and the look on his face. Walter tried to step forward and he swayed as the tent seemed to spin a bit. Paige stepped forward quickly and grabbed his arms and steadied him, "Walter? Are you okay?"

Walter slowly nodded, his eyes still wide opened in appreciation as he continued to stare down her body.

He seemed to be a little sturdier and Paige smiled as she let go and slowly turned around so he could see her completely, "Do you like it?"

Walter nodded dumbfounded as his hands stopped her mid turn. His eyes could scarcely believe how skimpy these clothes were. The bottoms material rested solely in the cleft of her ass leaving her cheeks completely bare. His hands reached down to cup her bare ass cheeks, "I-I-Is it some new night wear?"

Paige finished turning around. Paige laughed, "No silly, it is a swimsuit for women to swim in."

He reached down and his hands touched her upper thighs and he felt her smooth and completely hairless skin. Walter's left eyebrow rose at her words as he knelt down on one knee before her, "You mean, like in front of other people?" His hands ran on down her legs as his eyes and fingers drank in the silky smoothness of her calves and shins.

Paige smiled and nodded as she closed her eyes. She enjoyed the caresses of his fingers on her flesh, "That's what it is meant for."

Walter's head ticked to the side as he started to look up at her, "Paige, I-I don't know a-about that. I-I don't want to be unreasonable, but I'm not comfortable with you wearing this in front of Sir Cabe and the boys." As his eyes journeyed up to look into her eyes his eyes froze, as he saw all the smooth flesh around her groin. He swallowed hard as his hands ran back up her legs. His fingers explored the smooth exposed flesh of her groin.

His fingers pressed against the thin strip of cloth covering her and then abruptly pulled it quickly to the side to see she was indeed hairless everywhere. Even though his mouth was flooded with saliva Walter had a hard time trying to swallow. His breath became rapid but shallow.

"W-w-what, what about, what about we get Ralph, and the three of us go some place a little more private, if you want to wear this?" Walter's fingers moved against her soft folds as he caressed her.

Paige was enjoying his touch when she opened her eyes and looked at him in surprise. She really figured he would blow a gasket and try to order her to burn it. She slowly smiled, "We could do that sometime if you want. I do have a few other swimsuits I bought just in case this was too much, or perhaps, too little for you."

Walter smiled as he pulled her closer and kissed her belly button. Walter growled as he licked and bit her stomach. Suddenly he grabbed the small bit of cloth and pulled it down her legs and swept her up and laid her down before him.

Paige giggled as he finished pulling the bottoms off and he buried his face between her thighs. Walter couldn't believe how different her flesh felt and looked. His eyes still drinking in the sight of her, making him feel intoxicated as his fingers felt that smooth skin along with his tongue and lips.

Paige found the sensations equally exciting, her skin seemed more alive to the feelings. His beard in particular, after having shaved for their wedding it had finally grown long enough that the stiffness of his stubble had softened a bit. While still scratchy, it felt comforting. His calloused fingers, his lips, his tongue all were tormenting her in a good way. She watched as he stuck two of his fingers into his mouth as he licked and gathered his saliva on them. She gasped as he pulled her open with his other hand and slowly slid his fingers within her. He bent his head back down to lick and suck and Paige squealed in pleasure.

Walter rolled onto his right side as he continued to pleasure Paige with his mouth. As he tried to push his leathers down, Paige grabbed his head as her thighs closed tightly over them as she reached her orgasm.

Frustrated with his inability to move the leathers down much past his waist, Walter grabbed the left side of the leathers and yanked with both hands using all of his strength and the sinew thread ripped through the hem of the side of his leathers. He ripped them from waist to knee. As Paige's orgasm faded and her thighs relaxed he rolled over onto his knees and pushed up as he moved up between her thighs.

Paige grabbed his neck and pulled him down and they kissed as he reached down between them he took hold of his manhood. He stroked his manhood up and down along her folds as Paige moaned. Growing a bit frustrated she lifted her pelvis trying to encourage him to stop teasing her. Walter thrust his tongue into Paige's mouth as he slid his manhood inside of her. They both groaned as he slid deeper inside of her. She brought her legs up and wrapped them around him. Locking her feet she pulled him tight against her and held him there. She refused to allow him to move within her while they kissed and forced the enjoyment of just their coupling.

As his excitement grew Walter began alternating pressure against Paige and releasing it. Paige grinned, feeling the force of his groin against her as he pushed her hard against the ground and then the pressure easing as he pulled back but her legs locked about him causing her pelvis to rise up with him. As she felt his need to thrust within her rise, she slowly relaxed the pressure of her legs, allowing him to begin to thrust normally. He rose up and grabbed the bottom of her top and pulled it up over her breasts before leaning back over to suck and kiss her breasts.

The excitement of the skimpy swimsuit, the intoxication of her hairless flesh had Walter on the edge. Knowing he wasn't going to be able to last long he reached down with one hand and began rubbing her soft folds quickly while kissing and biting her neck. He picked up his speed thrusting inside of her. It was just enough that as his release happened Paige was able to orgasm a second time.

Walter collapsed on top of Paige, before he realized it and he shifted half of his weight to his elbows as his muscles shook. His hips began to gently thrust and Paige smiled as she rolled her pelvis to match him, "So does this mean you like my swimsuit?"

Walter smiled as he laughed, "Here, privately between us. Yes, I love it."

Paige laughed as both of their hips moved faster, "So what about the other thing?"

Walter growled as their hips ground together, "Obviously I'd never heard of such a thing before. It is so amazing, but your hair will grow back, right?" Walter rose up on his hands looking down at Paige as she smiled.

"Of course it will my Love," Paige's eyes closed as she moaned when he ground his pelvis tight against hers. "My question is, is that what you want?"

Walter smiled, "I would miss your hair if it was gone for good."

Paige smiled as she pushed against him forcing him to roll over on his back and she quickly climbed up and reach down between them. She grabbed his manhood and grinned as she squeezed him before guiding him back inside of herself.

As they both orgasmed again Paige collapsed upon Walter and just breathed as he ran his hands up and down her back. Placing tiny kisses on her neck, "I love you Paige."

Paige smiled, "I love you Walter."

After they recovered there was just enough water left from her bath earlier and she washed his manhood.

Walter smiled as she cared for him, after he happily returned the favor.

Walter stood and pulled Paige up and into his arms. They kissed before she reached down and grabbed a purple swimsuit. "This top is called a bandini top. The bottom is a high waist skirtini," she slipped the bottoms on and tied the straps so it didn't fall down. Walter pulled up the hem of the skirt as he looked at the bottoms and saw it covered about three inches below her groin and smiled. Paige grinned as she slipped the top over her head and then pulled the straps around her ribs as she tied it behind her back. She struck a pose, "Does this meet with your approval to go swimming in?"

Walter swallowed and then grinned, "You look gorgeous in it. I think it would be acceptable and if anyone has a problem with it, I will thrash them."

Paige grinned, "I got a swimsuit for you too." She reached down and pulled up a tiny bit of fabric and held it out to him. Walter reached out and took it as he stared at it. Paige grinned at the look on his face, "It's called a speedo."

Walter carefully put it on and he felt unbelievably uncomfortable. While he appreciated the look that Paige gave him he turned to look in the mirror and his eyes went wide in horror. "Paige, I can't wear this outside where people can see me. It is indecent," his cheeks went deep red in embarrassment.

Paige grinned wickedly, "Spoil sport. Oh, I suppose it would be okay if you just wear it sometimes when we are alone." She bent down and picked out a pair of swimming trunks like she had given to Ralph.

Walter examined them and quickly removed the speedo and slipped on the swimming trunks. He looked back at the mirror and nodded, "Much better my Love."

"That's a matter of opinion my Love but those are acceptable, for now," Paige grinned at him.

Sylvester's eyes went wide and his mouth dropped open as the Lady Paige stepped out of their tent wearing her swimsuit. Happy's lips curled up in a large grin as she saw Lord Walter step out from behind her in just his swimming trunks. Sir Cabe's eyes closed as he choked on his coffee. Kaylee and Allie both laughed at Sir Cabe and Sylvester's reactions. Toby stood there with a speculative look on his face, until Walter assumed his Lordly persona and cleared his throat.

Toby shook his head and looked at Lord Walter and turned quickly to get a refill for his coffee.

Ralph ran up to his parents, "Are we going swimming now?"

Paige smiled and nodded as she reached out and stroked his cheek.

Ralph let out a whoop and ran for the tent he shared with the boys. Lord Walter walked over and got several towels, "Anyone else going swimming with us?"

Everyone shook their heads.

A few minutes later Ralph came running out of his tent with his swimming trunks on and the young family made their way down to the bank of the lake.

Sean and Louise were so glad to be off of the ship and standing on the dock of the wharf in Los Angeles. The cabin attendant had brought them a fancy wheeled chair to bring Megan down to the dock with. From the map Sean was able to see that by getting off the ship in Los Angeles they'd had added a day to their travel time to Scorpion Keep but they'd almost saved a day by not sailing on up to Oxinaer. Plus the main road out of Los Angeles was much safer than the back road and cross country they'd have to travel between Oxinaer and Scorpion Keep.

It took Sean a few hours to track down a wagon and a team of horses to buy to pull it. After getting Megan loaded in the back they moved off the wharf and stopped at a provisioner shop where Louise went in to purchase all the food and miscellaneous items they would need. The provisioner was very considerate and discussed their travel plans and showed them on the map the safer places to stop and places to avoid. She told her what businesses that would try to rip them off and who would give them the best deals.

As they started off Louise was telling Sean about how friendly and helpful the provisioner had been. She showed him the map where she had marked the different places and what to expect. Sean shook his head, "I wish you hadn't discussed our plans with her dear, she could be setting us up to be ambushed or worse."

Louise shook her head, "She was just being friendly, especially after I explained our daughter's condition. Besides, she had many artifacts of Athena. If we can't trust our own people, who can we trust?"

Sean just sat there quietly as he prayed a simple prayer of protection.

Man, the weather can't make up its mind. Hot, cold, hot, cold, oh well, to the Adventure! -Tim