Chapter Six: I Put a Spell on You
"...And I don't care if you don't want me…"
Collared Peccary was whistling alongside the epic rock song that Rhyolite was playing on it's speakers as she drove, by then she had gotten used to the fact the AI was quite adept at picking human music, which was starting to grow on her.
-I do really like this one, has a real thunder to it!- Collared Peccary talked to Rhyo, as her navigator was soundly asleep.
-I see your musical taste improve as quickly as your driving skills, I appreciate you handle my wheel more carefully now- The AI said in an amused way, as it learned more about the personalities of the Friends, he considered them his Crew now.
-The vehicles I used to drive couldn't stomp flat lesser vehicles as I ran into them, not that this is any less fun!- Collared Peccary commented looking back a few hours ago, when she just pushed through a few vehicle husks, like they weren't even there, she was certainly looking forward to do it again.
The Pig then noticed something far ahead, around the Island area just outside the exit of The Bridge, there was a shadow circling around, she decided it was the perfect time to wake up her navigator, as she had to keep her eyes in front of the APC.
-Hey, Deerie wake up, rise and shine!- Collared Peccary said as she kicked the seat of the Deer, abruptly ending her dreams.
-Ugh… What is it now?- Père David's Deer groaned, sorely lacking on rest as of late, she rubbed her eyes trying to focus.
-There is something flying up there and we are almost out of this fucking Bridge- Collared Peccary answered her, she couldn't wait to finally leave behind all this concrete behind.
Père David's Deer opened her hatched and look up while holding onto her beret, there was clearly something flying around the area, something that waved at her when it noticed.
-Must be a Friend, when we are finally in Kyoshu Island, I want to ask her about the situation here- Père David's Deer said closing the hatch above her and taking back her seat yawning.
-I'm hoping she can point us at a comfy place to sleep, I'd like a real bed, no offense Rhyo- Collared Peccary commented before apologizing to the AI, being behind the wheel was tiring.
-None taken, Piggy- Rhyolite answered using her nickname.
The Diamondback slowed down and came to a halt as they saw the shadow circling above them start to descend, it landed on top of the APC and knocked on it, in a very slow polite way.
-Knock knock!- A Friend playfully knocked on top of the APC.
The Pig and the Deer opened their hatches and stumbled upon a very pretty Bird Friend. She had blue hair with a bit of green on the bangs, a cute blue navy cap laid on top of her head while her empty red eyes investigated the Friends, she had a big salmon bow that matched with her vest and dress, a white pantyhose turned blue near the bottom, above her high-heels, she also had white gloves. She looked like a Flight Attendant.
-Good Day, I'm Passenger Pigeon- The Bird greeted both the Friends with a polite headbow, the pair returned the gesture.
-What are you doing flying around here?- Père David's Deer asked the Bird, who giggled and answered with a smile.
-I was waiting for you, on orders of Sage Jinmengyo- Passenger Pigeon cheerfully answered clapping her hands, knowing these news would raise the spirits within the crew.
-You heard that Narwhal? Your Sensei is still alive!- Collared Peccary called to the Cetacean, which loudly sighed in relief.
-Well then, what do you have for us?- Père David's Deer addressed the Bird again, as she seemed content with writing things down, on a book with a cute pink cover full of hearts.
-Just let me write down about this Bridge on my Heart Album!- Passenger Pigeon pleaded to the Deer, as she kept on writing.
Passenger Pigeon wrote down quite a few things about the huge Bridge and then about the Diamondback APC the Friends were riding, two things you don't see everyday, she was very excited and glad she was the one picked for this assignment.
-Okay I'm done writing! Jinmengyo called in a few favours to help you, you should head to the Lodge to the northeast from here, it's a tremendous tree repurposed to serve as a housing for Friends and Humans to sleep together when Japari Park was open- Passenger Pigeon explained while making tracing the route for the Deer with her hands, just like a flight attendant.
-Let me write all of that down- Père David's Deer asked while she got her pen, her Japari Park copybook and wrote it down.
-Go there and tell the Bird in charge that you are looking for Sivatherium, if she isn't there just yet then stay for a night or two, just wait for her to show up understood?- Passenger Pigeon asked for confirmation, as she saw the Deer writing.
-Yeah got it, thanks for the help, where will you go now?- Père David's Deer was concerned about the Bird as they would leave soonish and Fenrir would likely be behind them, did Passenger Pigeon know? She was going to be in big danger if not warned.
-Don't you worry about me, I'll go visit the North of Kyoshu next, I've heard the new Tides brought strange things I wanna see and write down in my Heart Album- Passenger Pigeon cutely hugged her Heart Album, she was going to be alright.
-Good Luck then- Père David's Deer said waving her goodbye, as the Bird took flight and left them behind, it was time to roll.
Père David's Deer was sad to see her go, she seemed to be a nice Friend with lovely lips, maybe next time she could get comfy with that lovely Bird. Now they had a new destination.
-Rhyo, does this crude map help you plot a course to our new destination?- Père David's Deer showed her quick sketch to the scanner's red light, after a few minutes, the AI finally replied.
-Coordinates confirmed, step on it Piggy- Rhyolite said showing a clear route in the Navigation HUD screen in front of the Deer.
-You've got it, but I will need a break after this, I'm getting tired of all this non-stop driving- Collared Peccary commented, as her sleep-bags were starting to become more pronounced.
Thanks to Passenger Pigeon's directions, the Diamondback managed to get to the Lodge before dusk, the giant massive tree could be seen from very far away. While a clear landmark of Friends presence, it also offered a strong position if things came to blows, the group expected Fenrir to not attack such place head on, due to the unexpected numbers of Friends in it.
Collared Peccary managed to drive the APC high enough for the party to feel okay about leaving Rhyo behind, the AI assured them he wouldn't let anyone sneak inside, that they could leave the heavy things behind and well kept inside of him.
The Friends still had to walk through several hanging-bridge like stairs until they found what seemed to be the Lobby.
A rather pretty Bird Friend eyed the group with visible surprise in her face, she had small glasses with brown eyes behind them, blonde hair with a black bang in the middle, her head wings, tail and most of her clothing had a gray and black pattern, while she wore a suit similar to that of secretaries.
-Hey cutie, we'd like to stay a night- Père David's Deer addressed the Bird, a closer look really made her notice she was beautiful, there was clearly years of wisdom in her eyes.
-You Fiend!- Collared Peccary glomped the Deer from behind, causing the other Friends to react accordingly to the situation.
-You are a very colourful group, do you want a meal or should I'll take you straight to the Bedrooms?- Campo Flicker giggled as she saw the visible embarrassment and annoyance of the other members at the Pig being clingy as heck, as per usual.
-Can I get a meal to eat in the bed? I'm really tired!- Collared Peccary left the Deer's arm alone to stand in front of the Bird.
-Spoil her, I'll actually pay you extra for it- Père David's Deer said putting down a small pouch full of Japari Coins in the desk.
-This one is on the house. Giraffe!- Campo Flicker winked and called onto someone, after a few moments a tall Friend showed up, she had a very long scarf with the dot patterns of a Giraffe, as well as in her gloves, skirt and other clothes also followed the dot patterns, she had boots and was reading a manga.
-Yes?- The Giraffe asked in an absent minded way still reading.
-You already finished that volume, quit it and do your work, off you go!- Campo Flicker clapped her hands together and that snapped Giraffe out of it, as if she had been raised to do so.
-My name is Reticulated Giraffe, alright follow me, what's your favorite type of Japari Bun?- Reticulated Giraffe presented herself with a respectful bow, holding her manga close to her chest lovingly, guiding Collared Peccary away from the group.
-Any will do, I might not feel their flavour whatsoever, I'm really tired- Collared Peccary said yawning leaving the scene with Giraffe, finally being able to show how exhausted she was.
-Have a nice sleep!- Boomslang yelled to the Pig as she left.
-With the rude one out of the way, would you like to eat some of my cooking, I'd be more than happy to get something for your group!- Campo Flicker breathed deep, even decades after running The Lodge, she still disliked dealing with such Friends.
-I suppose that means she knows why we are here- Bald Eagle said coming to the logical conclusion, making the others giggle.
-I'd love some homemade cooking right now- Narwhal said, after tasting actual food, Japari Buns were just fuel to her.
-Follow me to the Cafeteria then- Campo Flicker pleaded to the group of "colorful" Friends that followed her, it had been so long since she got to cook for so many Friends, she recalled memories of happier times. When the Lodge was always full.
The Lodge's Cafeteria was almost completely empty, except for one Friend that was sitting all by herself in the corner, she was using a ragged cloak in spite of being in doors and she eyed the group as they entered, her eyes centered on Narwhal as she walked past by the group, Narwhal stared back, intrigued.
-The Friend in the back, who is she?- Narwhal asked, but she didn't get any reply outright, as Campo Flicker was busy cooking, Narwhal got dragged by Boomslang and Bald Eagle.
-That table is big enough for all of us, let's sit there!- Bald Eagle called as the group sit around it, it was a table big enough for them to sit on pairs, each pair facing one another.
Boomslang immediately sat besides Bald Eagle and nuzzled with her arm, which made the Bird slightly uncomfortable, for the amusement of Narwhal and Père David's Deer who had noticed Boomslang became openly affectionate towards her Hero.
-Now they are actual lovebirds- Père David's Deer said to Narwhal, who shrugged, as the Snake gave them a raspberry.
-No need to be like that Boomslang, you are being really clingy too- Bald Eagle said, a bit nervous, but the Snake just smiled.
-I like physical affection, okay!?- Boomslang bashfully replied.
As the Snake and Bird talked and argued a bit like they were already a couple, Narwhal looked around trying to subtly look back at the Friend in the corner, she saw her empty blue eyes glowing and staring right back at her underneath the cloak.
-Hey "Deerie"...- Narwhal said when Père David's Deer interrupted her, putting an index finger on Narwhal's nose.
-Please don't call me that, ok?- Père David's Deer smiled to her, Narwhal just realized that this was usually when the Deer smacked others with her Staff, but she was respectful to her.
-Well, you see that Friend in the corner?- Narwhal said subtly pointing at the mysterious Friend, who was still there, staring.
-Of course, her "Mysterious Aura" mocks me, she hasn't taken her eyes off you since we walked in- Père David's Deer expressed herself comically, then shifted to a serious tone.
-What are you talking about?- Boomslang asked still hugging Bald Eagle's arm, whose blush had turned into a full red face.
-Nothing important- Both Narwhal and Père David's Deer answered in unison,which made both to laugh together as well.
Before the Snake could ask again, she felt a very nice scent and finally released Bald Eagle's arm, who was at her limit, for some reason she couldn't understand, Boomslang touching her made her feel warm on the outside and fluffy on the inside.
-Here is your meal, sorry for the wait, I didn't have anyone helping me- Campo Flicker apologized as she brought them all plates of Curry Rice, a classic Kyoshu recipe, from an old Hero.
-This looks GREAT!- Bald Eagle said, eager to get a taste.
All the Friends thanked Campo Flicker and prayed to the 4 Gods before eating, the spices in the curry spices burned a little, but the strong taste made it bearable with a little Juice. The Party was satisfied after eating homemade food, they were about about to stand up and head out to sleep, when Campo Flicker brought something else, something fizzy and bottled.
-It's Point Hope's Lager!- Narwhal exclaimed with a visible surprise on her face, she had only heard about that place, but now she had clear evidence that it existed right in front of her.
-Point Hope?- Boomslang asked remembering hearing that name before, in Peach Panther's inn, by the Wandering Friends.
-Lager?- Bald Eagle asked focusing on the bottled brew herself.
-Point Hope is a "mythical" place in the Mainland, I was never assigned remotely close to it, but a lot of veteran Spears talked about it like it was some sort of Haven- Père David's Deer explained recalling conversation she had with her own Sensei.
-This is a gift from the lovely lady peeking over the door- Giraffe sneaked into and joined the conversation, the group glared at the direction around the Cafeteria's entrance was and saw a Wolf Friend peeking, she had pencil and paper ready.
-So it's free?- Boomslang asked, to which Campo Flicker nodded in agreement, putting four small glasses on the table.
-I love free stuff!- Bald Eagle exclaimed trying to figure out how to open the bottle, Père David's Deer extended her arm and the Bird handled the bottle to her, The Deer opened the bottle and poured it's content in each of the Friends glasses.
-Merci Beaucoup- Père David's Deer thanked the cute Bird by blowing a kiss at her, however Campo Flicker blocked it with her tray, causing the Friends at the table to burst in laughter.
-Can't get them all, Deerie- Narwhal said making the Deer laugh and sit with them as all of them took their glasses.
-Santé!- Père David's Deer raised her glass to toast with the other Friends, the four glasses touched one another and then all of them drank it down, Gray wolf eyed them expectating.
Boomslang and Bald Eagle didn't take it very well, the fizzy aspect made them both think it was a tasty drink but it was bitter. The Snake opened her mouth to soundly express her disgust, while frantically trying to get the taste out of her tongue, while the Bird rushed to the window to puke a bit.
-What is wrong with you!?- Bald Eagle squeaked, her eyes tearing up and coughing, looking like she just got poisoned.
-How can Friends drinks this thing!?- Boomslang hissed in fury.
-I guess the rest is for you and me, Narwhal- Père David's Deer commented while failing to hold back a giggle, the alcohol flowing through her veins, giving that lovely tingling sensation.
-Yes! I hate this, it is revolting, serve me more- Narwhal said visible excited, something about this drink was just "liberating".
How quickly and negatively the drink was affecting the Deer and Cetacean didn't go unnoticed in the eyes of the Snake and the Bird. Unsure what to do and not wanting to stay there as things were starting to become a bit uncomfortable, both excused themselves, thanked Campo Flicker for the food and went to sleep in a shared room with two beds, one for each.
-If you a open a bottle, you have to drink it all, that's how Spears do it!- Père David's Deer said while laughing impishly.
-There's the spirit! Cheers- Narwhal celebrated as both her and the Deer gulped down another glass then laughed loudly again.
As Gray Wolf sketched the two Friends having fun drinking, Campo Flicker and Giraffe started to look a bit concerned, as they were half-way through the bottle and had already started to flirt with one another, on increasingly bold and open ways.
-You are really eye catching, I can see why Jinmengyo holds you in great esteem, you fill that dress rather well- Père David's Deer said as she finished another glass, serving herself another glass and to Narwhal too as she finished down another.
-You aren't bad looking yourself, in fact you might be just my type, I got a thing for shorter Friends with nice thighs- Narwhal giggled nervously as she leaned on the side, trying to get a good look at the Deer's legs, which she crossed to tease her.
-Is it getting hot here or is it just me?- Père David's Deer asked feeling her face turn red, taking off her beret to use her as a fan, as Narwhal started to look at her with very "hungry eyes".
-Let's finish this bottle and go to sleep, together- Narwhal said standing up, boldly grabbing Père David's Deer by her hips.
-Together... Together?- Père David's Deer asked dropping her mask as Narwhal landed a soft kiss on her lips, the Deer returned the now "French Kiss" holding hands with Narwhal, she felt a bit of bitterness as her saliva mixing with hers as Narwhal large breasts squeezed against her own smaller chest.
As a extremely flustered Giraffe carried Gray Wolf away in spite of her protesting cries, Campo Flicker approached the couple.
-If you are in that mood, there is a room with a big bed, if you are interested- Campo Flicker said visibly flustered herself.
-We'll be right there!- Narwhal said filling the glasses one last time, before drinking down what was left in the bottle, as Père David's Deer drank both glasses herself visibly drunk from it.
After listening to Campo Flicker's instructions Narwhal grabbed Père David's Deer hand and made her follow her, just after she picked back her mask and struggled to put it back on, she felt her heart rate increase in expectation as to how lucky she was.
Narwhal hastily opened a door with a pair of keys that Campo Flicker gave her, unceremoniously pushing the Deer inside and quickly locking the door behind her, then tossing the key away.
-You shouldn't tease someone who can easily dominate you- Narwhal scolded Père David's Deer, as she started to undress.
Père David's Deer sat on the bed, trying to remain calm and collected, but she blushed bright red at the confirmation that Narwhal's underwear was a side-tie bikini, as the Cetacean removed her dress by taking it all the way up. The Deer bit on her staff and crossed her legs as Narwhal untied her bikini, just letting it fall before loosening her shoes and kicking them away and taking her socks off, finally laying naked before the Deer.
-Being naked feels so nice- Narwhal blushed as she did a twirl.
-Baise Moi!- Père David's Deer begged tossing her staff away.
Narwhal walked to Père David's Deer shaking her hips and letting her breasts bounce, the Deer fell to her back and turned into a blushing mumbling mess as Narwhal laid on top of her.
-This is my first time, could you please guide me?- Narwhal said softly as her face turning red at the shameful confession.
-Mes dieux!- Père David's Deer moaned, feeling her nose bleeding and her legs tense and squirm, she lost herself on embracing Narwhal body and let it smother her smaller body.
-Are you okay?- Narwhal asked worried, seeing the nosebleed.
-First, you need to undress me- Père David's Deer said, while groping Narwhal's large breasts and stuffing her face on them.
Narwhal grinned knowing what she wanted to take off first, taking away the Deer's beret and mask, leaving her exposed.
-N-No! Not those!- Père David's Deer bawled, feeling bullied.
-You look much cuter without those- Narwhal said kissing the blushing Deer softly again, feeling those lips against hers calmed down the Deer, letting know she was in good hands.
Narwhal started by taking off Père David's Deer gloves, it made the Deer moan silently to feel her smaller hands being gripped by Narwhal's strong hands, but that's how Narwhal made her sit besides her again in order to take off her top and the rest.
Père David's Deer black capelet was the next thing to go, soon followed by her long sleeved square neck shirt, revealing she had well formed perky breasts held by a very frilly black bra.
-Your skin is so nice, it reminds me of my sisters, whom I could never touch- Narwhal said running her hands through Père David's Deer breasts, the way she squeezed the Deer's breast was quite gleeful, then Narwhal closed her eyes and breathed deep onto the Deer's scent while resting her face on her navel.
-Well, you have me now, please keep going- Père David's Deer as she was a bit scared Narwhal would fall asleep on top of her.
Narwhal stopped playing around and continued stripping Père David's Deer naked, her arms trembled a bit and she bit her lip when she reached out to grab the top of her black over-knee boots, if there was something she loved was thighs and this Deer had a lovely pair. Taking off her boots made her realize that besides them, the Deer was barefoot and she had very cute and small feet, Narwhal finally worked around to reach and unbutton her skirt, leaving Père David's Deer with only her frilly black underwear. There was something cute but also erotic to seeing the Deer like this, she was so small, so fragile, so soft and she seemed to be turning more red by the minute.
-Finish the job- Père David's Deer begged as she was too flustered to do it herself, her limbs barely responded to her.
Narwhal untied the bra and tossed it away and then did the same to the panties, then she took her under the bed sheets and started to do as the Deer told her, both Friends quickly lost themselves in the fun of playing "Mating" while holding hands.
Neither of them noticed something manifesting from the back of the Cetacean, it looked like a Cerulean ghost blue eastern dragon, Beast Seiryuu felt the presence of Sisters very close by, but their voices barely felt like a whisper before they vanished into silence. Maybe tomorrow she would urge her host Narwhal to look for clues about the Hosts of her Sisters, but for all she could do was peek on the Cetacean and Deer having lots of fun together in bed, this was going to be a very long night.