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If the sun was any warmer it would scorch the earth. The Huntress knew that any more time like this would start killing the forest dwellers and she worried. If she was honest, she was already worried, she had been worried for quite some time. It had been ages since she had last seen the Alpha that had taken her challenge to slay the beasts, incidentally taking her heart as well. In spite of the blazing heat, it was with thoughts of their last encounter that the Huntress would lay awake at night shivering from the desire that threatened to overrun her. It was nights like those that her hand would tremble down her strong stomach and caress the wet curls around her swollen centre, nights where she thought of Kassandra moving along her instead of her own hand as it entered her quivering body. She would whisper the Misthios name as her back would arch to the heavens while the pleasure consumed her.
The Huntress shook her head, her hair still in place, neatly held by the golden headband of Leadership. Daphnae had been in constant prayer with Artemis since she had come back from the hunting trip that forced her to avenge her sister, killing Hyperion. She knew that the Goddess would smile at her dispatching a rapist, however, it was the encounter with another Misthios that worried her. With a long sigh, she again prayed for rain as she overlooked the Valley from her little camp. She had been alone since she had gotten back to Phokis, her sisters long gone for their yearly pilgrimage to Mykonos and Delos. The Leader wished that she could join them there, to see the celebrations, to take part in the sacrifices, to relish in the sacredness of the hunt but she knew the rules. Daphnae was to remain by the first sacred temple waiting until the Challenger would complete the quest. If Kassandra died before the hunt was complete, Daphnae would continue to serve as the Leader unrivalled until death. If Kassandra never returned, then the Huntress would be only permitted to roam the neighbouring areas tied to the place until the Challenge was met. With the time between Kassandra's visits still fresh in her mind, Daphnae decided to pray once again under the blazing sun.
The sun was setting when she was finally able to set foot on land and the smile that tugged at her lips was hard to contain with the creaks of wood signalling she was finally on steady ground. Kassandra stood tall and proud, her towering frame made taller by her father's helm which she wore as proudly as the legendary Spartan breastplate King Archidamos had gifted her for her efforts. It was the first time in a long time that Kassandra felt every bit the Spartan that everyone claimed she was. After leaving Elis victorious in more ways than one, Kassandra walked with a confidence in her stride that was hard to imitate. The Alpha in her had been hard to contain after her encounter with Daphnae in the thick of the forest. The Misthios had been especially brutal and efficient in the conquering of Boetia, eliminating ranks and Mercenaries alike as the myths and tales of her battles grew. One thing pushed her on fervently as she remembered Daphnae's stricken face when Kassandra explained she was to complete two tasks for Spartan citizenship. The Huntress' parting words weren't ones any Spartan would take lightly. 'Come back with your shield Kassandra, not on it.'
The smell of the forest invited her deeper inland and with a wave of her hand, one of her crew members hurried down the hatch to fetch her horse. The man wasted no time in readying her horse's saddle and cargo before handing the reins to the Misthios, with a smile and a handsome reward for his troubles Kassandra left the admiring man in her wake. The Alpha within her growled in anticipation as she thought about the Omega she had last seen entirely too long ago. 'I came back to you Daphnae' the Eagle Bearer wanted to say as she spurred on Phobos down the dirt path while the green lush scenery blurred by her.
Daphnae's eyes had been closed in prayer when the Misthios first saw her. The Alpha had wanted nothing but to rush to her Omega and bury her nose in the other's delicious scent. Kassandra had picked it up along the way and much like last time she had followed it almost blindly. Phokis was a much more forgiving environment for a blind charge, and yet the Misthios felt that she took an eternity to arrive within the Huntress' domain. While Kassandra was away, she had thought endlessly about the woman before her, and now that she was here the Misthios could do nothing but stare in wonder.
The Alpha wanted her to be the companion she had always longed for. When the Misthios had stumbled upon the Huntress while trying to find Elpeanor, Daphnae had been aggressive in her reception. As time moved on and Kassandra proved her hunting skills, along with her reverence to Artemis, the Huntress began to excite more and more whenever the Misthios visited. When they had run into each other in Elis, it was almost fate from the Heaven's. The many times the Alpha had visited before had never coincided with Daphnae's heat, but now it was the second time in as many visits this had happened. The scent alone of the Omega's pheromones had enlarged Kassandra to her Alpha state and she knew that it would not be satiated until the Omega was hers.
Kassandra wanted nothing more than to claim the Omega as her mate, not only because she knew she loved her, but also because being unmarked was dangerous. Sending Ikaros before the Misthios arrived had been a good idea, Kassandra had confirmed a small cluster of devotees in a camp by a waterfall with music and dancing that reverberated through the valley. The danger was what that music covered as she easily spotted at least one Mercenary resting in the underbrush around the temple. The truth was that there were several Alpha's rounding the temple at obscene times prowling for the unmaked Omega. The fact bothered her that she couldn't do anything about it at the moment but she currently had more pressing needs to attend.
Hopefully, if the night went well, she could broach claiming Daphne, if only to stop speculating while away and to protect Daphnae from any harm. When Omegas got claimed, Alphas would not venture into their territory at all, avoiding confrontation. This, amongst other benefits, were found in the symbiotic relationship between Alphas and Omegas. If the Misthios could bring that security for Daphnae from so many threats why wouldn't she extend that to someone she loved? 'Loved, wow.' The Misthios thought with a smile as she contemplated the way Daphnae's lips moved with her chants.
The Eagle cawed in the sky with a treasonous squaw bringing attention to the Misthios, Kassandra shot him an accusatory glare before Daphnae realized the woman was there. To Daphnae seeing Kassandra standing before her was like the sunrise after a stormy night. The relief that washed through her was immense and she ran to the Misthios in earnest. Kassandra noticed just in time to catch the Huntress who had jumped wrapping her legs around the warrior's waist.
In a heartbeat, Daphnae's lips were against Kassandra's her hands cradling the other woman's face as Kassandra held onto her tightly holding her in place. 'I knew these muscles would come in handy.' Kassandra thought to herself blissfully and broke the kiss to bury her nose in Daphnae's neck. The Omega gasped as the Misthios smiled with a low growl against the tanned rich skin. The Huntress' fingers tangled in Kassandra's hair as she roughly pulled the Alpha back to her lips demandingly. Kassandra felt as she hardened below the belt and groaned knowing she couldn't wait any longer. The Misthios used her great strength to maneuver them as Daphnae ravaged the taller woman's jaw now biting down her neck. Kassandra hissed in appreciation blinded by lust and the growing need between her legs.
Daphnae felt euphoric at the Misthios presence as she licked from the woman's collarbone to her chin while her hands roamed the toned arms, needing any contact with her skin. The Huntress had dreamt of this moment for so many nights that she thanked Artemis over and over in her mind. Before her lips could explore any further Daphnae pulled back from the lust filled haze enough to realize they were about to enter the temple. With wide eyes, the Huntress stretched her arms and held on to the doorframe.
"Kassandra no!" Daphnae finally spoke commandingly and the Alpha froze, stunned.
"We need some privacy." Kassandra muttered hearing the music filter from the nearby camp and Daphnae shook her head firmly again.
"Artemis doesn't take well to the desecration of her temples. She has burnt down whole cities over this." The Omega stood her ground and Kassandra let out a groan as her loins throbbed with the friction of Daphnae's weight. The animal inside her made her push forward as she started to utter an apology while Daphnae shifted again.
"Daphnae, it's not like-"
Kassandra's words stopped short at the blade on her throat. Daphnae's burning hazel eyes boring into hers. The Misthios eyes widened as she realized this was not up for debate, she would have to find another place. Kassandra gave a small nod to the Huntress, backing up slowly and as the breeze of the outside air hit the Huntress a switch had been flipped. Daphnae's lips crashed into Kassandra's again as her free hand pulled the Misthios by the neck closer, deepening the kiss. The Alpha moaned in delight at the excitement of the cold steel blade against her skin, knowing Daphnae wouldn't hurt her.
"The roof." Kassandra suggested pulling away as Daphnae lowered her weapon with a roll of her eyes.
"Oh, Kassandra!" The Omega groaned but the Alpha already knew she had won when Daphnae slumped her shoulders. Kassandra couldn't help but grin smugly as she walked them both towards the pillars.
"Can you climb?" Kassandra asked Daphne while helping her onto the pillar.
The Daughter gave the Misthios an indignant glare and almost catlike, climbed the pillar onto roof expertly. When Kassandra joined her on the roof, the Huntress had raised an eyebrow unapproving. The Misthios sensed that she was in trouble and offered a small shrug before pulling the Huntress flush to her. Daphnae stayed still and distant and Kassandra realized she would have to plead her case.
"Can you forgive a sailor's blunder? I've been at sea for so long." Kassandra asked nudging her neck softly as Daphnae broke a smile now slowly melting into the Misthios' embrace.
"I suppose…" the Huntress muttered and took the opportunity to push the Misthios down onto her ass unceremoniously leaving the Alpha perplexed and aroused.
The Huntress swayed her hips as Kassandra watched, entranced with a smile at the playful hazel eyes looking back at her. Daphnae's hum filled the space between them along with the music nearby as Kassandra felt a pang of desire run through her, making her ache. The Huntress leaned over the Misthios' lap, still moving to the sound of the music as she took Kassandra's lips between hers before biting down on the swollen soft skin. Kassandra let out a moan as she felt herself buck against Daphne's stomach needing any kind of friction. The Huntress chuckled into her hot mouth and pulled away completely, standing back up while shaking her finger 'no'.The Mithios raised an eyebrow at the gesture.
Daphne came closer again,her body flowing with the music while reaching for the clasp above her neck. Kassandra held her breath in anticipation, the pressure between her legs almost painful as the Huntress' tanned skin came into view. Her skin looked smooth and it glowed under the moonlight making Kassandra want nothing more than to run her hands down the shorter woman's body. Daphne's breasts bounced with every move now as her skin prickled with the breeze of the night, making her nipples perk in anticipation. Kassandra swallowed thickly to prevent the whimper building in her throat as the Huntress kept dancing, letting her dark hair fall in waves. Whenever her hazel eyes met the Misthios', Kassandra felt like her heart hammered faster, as her need grew uncomfortably now. With not much more left Daphnae dropped her belt revealing a spectacular backside and toned legs.
Kassandra couldn't quite take the sight as she growled in approval, overwhelmed by the scent of the Omega and the raw desire for the Huntress as well. The Misthios haphazardly took her armour off before taking off her chiton and throwing it onto the growing pile. Daphnae was moving closer with each garment the Misthios had shed and when the chiton had come off, the Huntress smiled, her eyes lustfully holding the Alpha's gaze as she approached. The scent was driving Kassandra mad, sitting there naked and aroused to a painfully hard degree, she couldn't help but admire the Omega's body even more. Daphnae took Kassandra's hand and placed it on her own hips while the Misthios wasted no time in gripping the skin there. Kassandra was at the same height as the lovely patch of dark curls glistening with the wetness of Daphnae's desire.
Without a second thought, Kassandra placed her other hand in Daphnae's other hip and pulled her closer until her nose was buried in the dark curls taking in the musk she had so desperately sought. The animal within her roared to life and looking up to see Daphnae's hazel eyes meet her own while biting her bottom lip in expectation, only tortured her more. The sight was such that Kassandra moaned and pressed forward as her tongue split the Huntress' wet folds.
The way Daphnae moaned into the night made Kassandra shiver at the wildness still left in the Leader of Artemis. Daphnae's hips bucked towards the Misthios as Kassandra took long pressing licks for the length of the Huntress slick entrance. Daphnae's moans edged the Misthios on as Kassandra pulled her by the hips even closer, quickening her pace greedily. The Beast Slayer couldn't take the look of pure unbridled lust that the Huntress graced her with. The Alpha loved how Daphnae's hips had started up a steady rhythm, with each thrust Kassandra would meet it with her greedy tongue as the Huntress rocked herself into a fervour. The Misthios quickened her pace before paying special attention to the hard bundle of nerves with every stroke. Daphnae murmured incoherently as her thighs clenched the Alpha. The Misthios moaned as she felt her lover shake with the wave of pleasure that covered the Huntress, her sweetness covering Kassandra's chin with the prize of her spoils. The Misthios was about to pull the Huntress to her again for a second round but the woman had other ideas.
Daphnae's lips attacked Kassandra's skin, the Misthios was losing focus, clouded by the lust that was driving her wild. Daphnae would give her contact with her lips massaging against her own, only to take the contact back and the Mithios would gasp at the lack of skin needing it almost instantly. Daphnae captured Kassandra's lips as she kneeled straddling the Misthios before taking her hardness into her palm.
Kassandra cried out in the Huntress' mouth as Daphnae smiled proudly at how she could make the Goddess-like woman scream. Daphnae loved taming wild creatures and Kassandra had been perhaps, the wildest of them all. As the Misthios bucked her hips pumping her hardness into Daphnae's hand, the Huntress realized that she never wanted anything else than this deep bond she shared with the Alpha. As a distraction from her frenzied state, Kassandra took one of Daphnae's breasts in her mouth swirling her tongue around the hardened nipple. The Huntress moaned and gripped the Slayer's shoulder to brace herself while running her thumb over Kassandra's slick head in the process. Kassandra whimpered pulling back from Daphnae's skin as the gasp tore through her body but before she could protest anything with the Huntress, Daphnae aligned herself with Kassandra and lowered herself into the Misthio's throbbing hardness.
"Oh Artemis," Kassandra bellowed into the night hotly as Daphnae tried to subdue a chuckle. The Omega wanted Kassandra in a way that she couldn't describe, the only way that the longing subsided was when she felt Kassandra's thickness fill her.
"Kassandra" Daphne moaned, trying to protest but the complaint died in her lips as Kassandra bucked in a slowly drawn thrust hitting the Huntress' sweet spot.
Their moans melted into one another's just as their bodies did, rocking in unison that was a harmony which entranced them. Kassandra's eyes met Daphnae's as the Huntress rode Kassandra's girth while holding on to the Misthios' strong shoulders. The sight was almost too much for the Spartan as she appreciated the slight sheen of sweat that had formed on the Huntress. The Alpha was appreciative of the taut neck muscles with every movement of her hips as well as the parted lips from where mumbles would fall. Kassandra drank the sight up as every movement of the Leader drove her closer and closer to spilling.
"I'm yours. Willingly I give myself to you my Alpha." it was barely a whisper from the Omega's lips but it was enough.
Kassandra moaned and wrapped her hands around Daphnae's long dark tresses pulling back making the Huntress arch atop her. The Misthios had suddenly become overwhelmed with the desire to mark the Omega, to leave her scent on her for anyone else to recognize that this was her mate. Quickening the pace of her hips Kassandra bit down where Daphnae's clavicle and neck met drawing a long drawn moan from the Huntress. It was hard enough to mark teeth and draw blood, marking her mate as her own. The tumbling of Kassandra's name from Daphnae's lips was too much and just as Daphnae's walls clenched around her shaft the Misthios spilled inside her moaning her name into the night.
When they had untangled from one another Kassandra held Daphne in her arms contently admiring her handiwork. The Alpha was proud that such a beautiful and capable, independent, strong warrior has chosen her as a mate. When the Huntress rose out of her stupor to look into the Misthios eyes Kassandra could see nothing but love in those hazel pools.
"That was incredible." Daphnae purred kissing Kassandra's shoulder and the other woman nodded.
"You're incredible" Kassandra countered kissing Daphnae's shoulder "So incredible, in fact, that I brought you something from my travels."
The Misthios pulled the Huntress closer but the woman had tensed in her arms. The Alpha could sense something was bothering her mate so the Misthios pulled away and looked into her eyes.
"What's wrong my love?" Kassandra breathed and Daphnae shook her head.
"It's about the hunt, Kassandra. Now that we've claimed one another as mates, I have broken my sacred vows-"
"Shhh." Kassandra interrupted the Huntress with a chuckle and kissed her cheek before standing and throwing her chiton on once more. "No more worries about the hunt, my Huntress, for I have brought you the last pelt as an offering."
The words felt like a bucket of cold water, sobering Daphnae from her blissful state. The Huntress shook her head as she stood horrified and Kassandra furrowed her brow at the sudden change in the woman. Solemnly the Huntress walked to her garbs and threw them on hastily trying to fight the tears that had pooled in her eyes. Kassandra saw this and ran to her taking Daphnae's face in her hands.
"What is it, love?" Kassandra's tone was laced with so much love that Daphnae couldn't bear it.
"We have to leave. I have to leave." Daphnae lamented and Kassandra looked confused.
"What?"
"The Trial has ended, but your quest is not yet done Beast Slayer, you need to meet me in Chios by the end of the moon's full gloat if you want to see me again."
Kassandra's stomach fell at the words, but before she could say anything Daphnae had already climbed off the roof, running into the night.
Kassandra's hands trembled as she looked on with tears in her eyes and a lump in her throat. It had taken her weeks to reach Chios to see Daphnae again, but it was all part of a nightmare. She couldn't believe what she was hearing or seeing, even with her own two eyes. The Daughters of Artemis had all gathered at the cliffs overlooking the village, stone-faced and unyielding as they waited to see what would happen in this scenario. The Misthios wanted to believe that this was just a bad dream, that she was still asleep in the Adrestia, but the scent of her mate stood across from her, sobered her to the truth. How could Daphnae possibly be asking her such a thing?
"Defeat me in mortal combat and take up the mantle as the Leader of the Daughters of Artemis. Refuse and you shall be nothing to us, as you were before." The Leader had challenged in a commanding voice as Kassandra's eyes widened in shock.
"Leader?" The Misthios had asked in confusion.
"Yes. Kill me and the Daughters of Artemis will become your allies. The gods have brought us together for this moment. Whatever your choice there is no turning back." Daphnae continued with her commanding voice addressing more than just the Misthios, but also the Daughters gathered there.
"Daphnae I can't kill you. I thought we'd become… friends." Kassandra tried to reason using a loose term.
"This is the way of my people Kassandra. I don't make the rules. I follow the will of the goddess. I cherish our… friendship but Artemis and tradition…" the sob that wanted to escape Daphnae's chest almost choked her and Kassandra heard the pain in her voice. She couldn't believe this was happening.
"Malakas tradition… I will not take the life of someone I respect, I cherish…" Kassandra had roared enraged.
"You will spit in eyes of the Gods?" Daphane's eyes held so much disbelief and pain that it hurt the taller woman regardless.
Kassandra took a deep breath looking into her lover's eyes. The pain there was enough to drown them both. Kassandra took a chance and pulled the Huntress in kissing her lips feverishly hoping that something could change this crazed path Daphnae had seemed to have taken.
"No!" Daphnae screamed and pushed the Misthios aside with tears in her eyes.
"Do me the honour Kassandra, if not you someone else will strike me down, this is my trial. Don't fail me now love." Daphnae quietly begged and drew her weapon searing Kassandra's soul with those hazel eyes.
"Artemis, my fate is in your hands!" Daphnae declared loudly begging Kassandra with her eyes.
"Daphnae!" Kassandra begged on deaf ears.
"My heart may belong to you, but my duty is to Artemis." with that last battle cry Daphnae charged at Kassandra.
The Misthios countered as her hands shook, her heart pumped in her head like galloping horses in the wild. Daphnae was a formidable fighter, but Kassandra knew she was stronger so she countered again and again. When Daphnae noticed they wouldn't get anywhere this way she started aiming at the Spartan's face to kill. Kassandra had to unwillingly fight, the more she swung, the more Daphnae begged her with her eyes. The Huntress was leaving herself open for a fatal blow and Kassandra wouldn't take it no matter what. The Misthios was sure that if she bid her time, she could think of a way to take the Huntress with her away from this mess, she just had to play along for now.
Daphnae had swung with uncanny precision almost catching her ribs when Kassandra countered to the open space beside Daphnae she didn't realize the Huntress was quicker. With cunning like no other Daphnae stepped to the side at just the right moment making the Eagle Bearer's spear lodge itself deep within the left side of the Huntress' abdomen. A gasp left the Huntress lips as Kassandra's eyes widened in terror at what had happened. The Misthios lunged forward catching the falling Huntress in her arms. Kassandra's eyes welled with tears and her hands shook as she moved them frantically over Daphnae's body trying to stop the bleeding.
"No! No!" Kassandra screamed in desperation as Daphnae's eyes focused on hers with a saddened smile.
"Please take care of my sisters, whatever our differences, I have to know they're safe." Daphnae begged as blood trickled down her lips with the exertion of her voice.
"Daphnae no, no you're gonna be alright…" Kassandra sobbed as she looked around at the Daughters now gathering around her.
"Kassandra promise me." the Huntress insisted as Kassandra held her in her arms tears running down her face freely. The Misthios nodded then, leaning her head against the Huntress she loved and cradling her helplessly.
"I'm glad to leave my sisters to someone...I love." Daphnae spoke weakly and Kassandra gasped in horror as the woman she loved fell limp in her arms.
"You have to finish her." a voice demanded behind Kassandra and she shook her head in anger. How could she?
"It'd be a mercy Misthios!" another voice called.
"Don't be a coward, the trial isn't done!" Others demanded but Kassandra didn't care, she just held onto the woman she loved tightly until she got ripped from her. A bigger Daughter had grabbed her by the arms in a lock, the Misthios was so distraught she hadn't seen it coming. Now in the lock, she sobbed trying to free herself.
"If you won't honour her with death then go! You are too weak to Lead us like this!" the woman barked and threw her off the cliff.
The Misthios fell and rolled tumbling down the terrain as she tried helplessly to get her footing. The whole world spinning with the last events of the day. What had she done? The Spartan asked herself over and over until she laid in a heap of broken bones and bruises at the bottom of the ravine where darkness overcame the little will she had left to live.