Chapter 3: Long Awaited Reunion
Author's Note: Heck yes another chapter in this animal crossing story. Man I missed this series, and well I hope you did too. Things are gonna slow down in this chapter after all the action that took place before. Also finally our lovely Throuple get to see each other again. How that will turn out? Well read on and see. This is TheFoolOfTheNoon signing off.
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Nacho's P.O.V.
The trip back to Athens was uneventful Not much was said between us as I played around the thoughts in my head. The world outside has changed, but from this small view I can only see a small part. Friends, family, and my lovers came to mind as I wonder how they're holding up. Hakna was still sitting on my lap and just humming to herself. Something about it felt slightly forced, but I didn't bring it up. The imp seems to be nervous for some reason despite trying to hide it from me. Perhaps the humming was an attempt to calm herself down.
"Hey beast, what's on your mind?" Brayden asked.
"Just worrying about the usual. Five years man, five years I been away from them you know?"
"Ankha and Isabelle right? Yeah, don't worry you'll see them soon. I won't keep you from them much longer. Just need to report in with Ares and Dionysus and we'll call in The Sphinx."
"Appreciate it, god what should I even say when I see them again?"
"Just relax and let it flow naturally. Trust me big guy you'll stress less over it."
"Right right, it must be amusing to see the beast of calamity worry about something like this."
"Nah it's perfectly normal man. Aren't that right guys?" Bray called out to his teammates to which all agreed with their own responses on the matter. It was nice to hear their support, but still just what has changed in the five years? Hope for the best and expect the worse I suppose. In this case I am hoping the worse is just limited to the world around us. As selfish as those sounds.
I felt a small hand pat my chest and I looked down to see Hakna giving me a reassuring smile, "You're gonna be alright. So please just relax as best as you can. No doubt they're nervous as well."
"Heh, maybe. Let's get this over with quickly then," I smiled as we reached our destination finally.
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"Hmm…so you couldn't find the leader of the base then. Not great news but with the base out of the way and people rescued I can't complain too much," Ares sighed as he reclined in his chair. We gave him the action report and details of what was discovered, "A grown Typhon whelp though. That's not great to hear, those are above the normal grade soldiers that is usually faced. To think you took one out on your own Nacho is impressive. Most soldiers would be fighting an uphill battle against just the more recently born whelps. If you found one here, then we might be seeing real trouble soon."
"Those things are that powerful?" I asked with a raised brow. Sure, that monster put up a bigger fight, but he didn't feel like a greater threat.
"More than you can understand beast. I do my best to arm my best soldiers against Typhon's whelps and children. However, you can only supply so much against such monsters."
Dionysus spoke up after a swig of his wine, "Pssh spawn of fhat monshsster is no miitch for you…baaa we naid help…from .C…"
"Well said brother. Indeed, with only so many capable of taking on the spawn of Typhon and Echidna. We heard good things about the U.F.C. and now after this we are willing to give them our full cooperation. Well, we're planning that anyways. Just know that once your base tread on these lands then Typhon will be aware of your presence."
I raised a brow as Brayden stepped in, "We are aware of its Ares. Trust me you won't regret this decision."
"You have the beast of calamity on your side. I just know this will be one of great wars for the history books."
Brayden smiled as we're dismissed from the war room. He pulled out a communication device and began chatting over with someone as we exited the city. I was the only one lost on what was going on. We stopped in our tracks as the call came to an end.
"Who were you talking to?"
"My CO beastie, well your CO. My group is only an ally to the U.F.C. and I just gave a greenlight for them to park The Sphinx outside of Athens."
"Wait…how?"
"Hehe, just watch."
Brayden pointed over to the clearing ahead, an open plain of land. Before my very eyes a warp in the open space caused it to shiver as suddenly a circular purple portal opened. I had to keep my jaw in place as a large mobile base peaked through. What looked to be a carrier ship that made love with a tank. Driving onto the open land on three pairs of treads as more of its form came out. The bulky size I had to estimate was at least over 500 meters in length, over 100 meters in height, and over 200 meters in width. The smooth red and yellow armor plating, and various gun turrets showed it was well armed despite the flat bed on top. Some old memories came to surface as the identity of the machine no longer became a mystery. The Command Carrier prototype that was being developed by I.G.M.A.D.A. along with the G.A.T.E. system. I thought those projects long since abandoned by the organization.
"No way…" I step a bit as the last of the mobile base finally exited fully from the portal. It's noticeable circular device on the front slowly retreating into the machine.
"Way, hehe. Come on yah slack jaw let's go. We're expected."
Bray pointed back to our car as we all got in and took off. The feeling of anticipation swelling up inside of me as we drove closer. Part because I wanted to see the inner workings of the great machine, but most importantly to see Ankha and Isabelle again. I took deep breaths as Hakna tried to ease my tension.
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The mobile base was even bigger up close. It looks like it can hold a whole army and then some inside. Adding to the amazement is the opening of a section from the side of the machine. Door's opening and a boarding ramp being extended to us. We drove up it and into a hanger where other vehicles are parked and locked in place. Bray drove to an empty spot and parked the car where the mechanisms of the floor kicked in and locked the vehicles in place like the others.
"Last stop everyone, make sure to remember where we parked," Bray joked as we exited.
*Welcome home Dust Storm. Report to the bridge for debriefing. Also Nacho…welcome back. *
"Isa?" I mumbled under my breath as I followed the gang through the base. The walk to the bridge seemed longer than it was. Some of the passageways felt a bit cramped which was odd. Then again it could be my imagination. There was an elevator for a quick express trip, but there wasn't enough room for me to fit in. So, I was told to wait for the next one. I relented as they left without me. I growled a bit as passerby's, no doubt the crew, walked by. Some quickened their pace and avoided eye contact with me. Some slowed to get a better look at me before just walking away.
Sighing, the elevator finally came back, and I stepped inside. Fitting myself inside really took all the space in the elevator. I looked down and saw the button labeled 'Bridge' and pressed it as soon as I can. Not wanting my nerves to freeze me in place. I did my last nerve steadying breaths as I felt the elevator rise. Ankha and Isabelle…I still love you both and I want to show it when I see your faces again.
The elevator came to a stop and my heart skips a beat. The doors open and I was met with an impressive command bridge. It was like something out of a sci-fi movie in here. Many folks at work checking systems and projector display in the center of it all. Everything came to a sudden stop however as I entered the room.
"And there he is…right on schedule," I heard Bray said as I look over to him and find his group talking to an all too familiar sight. Dress in navy blue with green and white naval captain clothes is none other than Isabelle herself. I looked at her closely and noticed she indeed has been working out as her arms look a bit bigger and she had less noticeable chub, but still there. Though did her chest and hips get…bigger? Or is my memory being foggy still?
Our eyes make contact, and she lit up when she saw me. I did my best warm smile as she ran to me, "Nacho!" She essentially smacked herself into my body and gave me a great big hug. I wanted to return the hug, but I noticed that she was smaller than I last remembered her. Still, I managed to return the hug with some small effort. Watching my strength as I felt her soft body against mines. God, I missed this, but there is somebody missing. Before I can mention it, I felt a familiar body climb onto my back and my vision covered by a hand.
"Guess who love?" The loving tone and the familiar accent gave it away. My tentacles popped out and wrapped around my hidden lover. I heard a playful yelp along with laughter as my vision was uncovered and I brought before me the Egyptian beauty herself Ankha. Dressed in a sleek lightly armored dark blue bodysuit that hugged her curves nicely. I picked up Isabelle and brought up both girls to my face.
I held back some tears, yet some still escape my eyes, "You two, 5 years, and you two still look as beautiful as I last saw you."
Both girls gave a warm smile before kissing me on the cheeks and then the lips. I felt that they wanted to go further, but with so many people watching it would have been obscene. I gently put them down after one more gentle hug. After that was done, Bray's group was smiling while much of the workers and officers looked at us wide eyed. Like they cannot believe what they just witnessed.
*Welcome back Nacho* they both said in unison.
"You gotten bigger since we last saw you," Ankha said with an amused smile.
"Like…two more feet taller," Isabelle sheepishly smiled.
I laughed a bit too before suddenly it hit me, "Wait…I gotten taller?"
Both girls looked at each other in momentary disbelief, "Um, yes Nacho. If I had to estimate you are at least 7 feet tall now," Ankha stated flatly.
"Um, have you not noticed it?"
For a small moment I thought back to my time in the jeep and how there was a small squeeze when I got it. Also, the couple of times I had to duck to get under doorways. Finally, the size of my girls which looked smaller to me. Only then with this complied evidence there is no denying it. I have indeed grown taller in the 5 years that passed and feel stupider for not realizing sooner.
"I…have not until now," I sheepishly scratched the back of my head, "Ah…my bad."
"It's a non-issue love, we're just elated to have you back in our lives," Ankha smiled as Isabelle grew giddy.
"It's hard to put into words, so…we'll talk more about it in private. First though we need to bring you up to speed with what happened since you were gone."
"Yeah, news does not travel down to the Greek underworld. Honestly was nervous with what could be happening. So, what's been happening around the world? Other than the war with Typhon I mean. I got a good jist of that already."
Isabelle smiled, "Don't worry I managed to make a presentation before you were dated to arrive. Officer Bill, can you bring up the presentation?"
"Yes Ma'am," said a dogfolk as he typed on the keyboard and brought up an image on the center holographic projector display. Starting on the display of the planet itself. Already I noticed that the topography of the planet has changed. Extra land mass and a bigger planet.
"As you can see Nacho, the whole world itself has changed. Ragnarök did more than simply destroy the world we once knew. It fused other worlds with our own and as a result our planet is now a mix of Magicia and the world of Monster Hunter."
My eyes widen, "Wait how is this possible? Nothing about Ragnarök that I read led to this."
Ankha spoke up, "There been theories, but what's mainly accepted is that the dimensional walls between those two worlds and ours were thin enough for them to be caught up in the event."
"Exactly, like it or not we and the races who lived on those lands are now living together. We ran into some in the past and managed to convince some to join us or at least live peacefully with the new circumstances. Still, it hasn't been easy especially with many looking for direction."
The display changed to the land of Greece or what it changed into. With this I was shown where we are at near Athens. Far away from our location to the Northeast was Mount Olympus, its location has moved from its original place on the landmass. With this the territory is colored and painted a clear picture of what's going on. Much of the northern lands covered in red and creeping in towards south lands. Another thing I noticed is an odd crimson swirl a bit off to the side.
"What's that?" I pointed to the swirl on the image.
Isabelle hesitated for a moment before answering me, "That is a Veil zone…a byproduct of Ragnarök. They are dangerous areas that no normal person can enter without proper protection. New life exists in there but it's self-contained as far as we learned."
"It's not important at the moment Nacho. For now, lets focus on the lands covered in red."
"Let me guess, Typhon's territory," Crossing my arms I imagined the future battles to come.
Isabelle nodded, "Exactly. Typhon is one of Apep's new evil gods. Being he revived, free or awakened as his enforcers on the globe. We refer to them as gods because that is the role they are taking. Despite acting independently from him, they do provide resources to him. Typhon is providing him some of his children as soldiers for his battle to the Egyptian gods. While we technically aren't working for the Egyptian gods, we do share a common enemy. You can say we are dealing with the problems they can't attend to."
"I guess somebody has to deal with it."
"Well, the gods made it clear to us that we aren't allowed to interfere with their direct affairs," Ankha added. I noticed Isabelle shoot her a concerned look which had me develop a new question to ask for later, "Despite that we can still help them and by extension the world if we take of these evil gods."
"Indeed, Typhon was our first target because he is more isolated compared to the other evil gods. He doesn't form alliances with the other gods and thus make him an open target. However, his forces made up of his children while our sources say many of them are weaker than the original children in myth. They are still dangerous especially because of the warlords that lead the sects of his army."
"Warlords?" I asked curiously. This was the first time I heard of them. Ares did not bring them up in the original meeting.
"Yes Nacho, more specifically the Warlord's of Typhon. These individuals are essentially the second coming of his original infamous children. We don't get solid reports as they are perceptive to our attempts to observe. We lost some scout drones because of them. However, if they are anything like their predecessors in myth, we need to develop a plan before going after them."
"Well, if my studies in mythology are to go by, we got six warlords to deal with. The Nemean Lion, Cerberus, Ladon, Chimera, Sphinx and lastly the Hydra. All terrible customers especially the Hydra. The original was essentially poison, venom, and everything toxic to the body personified. If they are stronger than the normal hydra, then we really need to be careful. For any normal folks its instant death just being near the hydra. Then we have the Nemean Lion who is invulnerable to any mortal level weapons. Which means all we have here isn't going to hurt them. Unless your strong enough, I doubt choking them out with your bare hands is gonna work."
"I don't know, you got some strong looking hands Nacho. Two pairs of them," Isabelle cheekily smiled as I looked at my hands and remembered my tentacles.
"Oh yeah, I guess it's a matter of getting my hands on them then."
"Anyways, until we learn more about them, I suggest not to engage them whenever possible. Leave it to Nacho to take care of them until then. This leads to why we are here. We're here to help Ares and Dionysus defeat Typhon's forces and restore the rule of the Olympians. To do that we are going to take on each of his Warlords in coordinated strikes at each of their sects of forces. Drawing them out while we keep a steady supply of equipment and soldiers working with Ares and Dionysus's forces. No doubt Typhon's forces will try to advance when they can to continue their conquest. It's not easy but we are well equipped to deal with the common monsters thrown our way."
I looked up on the displayed map and notice the three main forces in the way. Landon, Cerberus, and Sphinx are in the front and the Nemean Lion, Hydra and the Chimera are in the back. With the way the layout is right now. They made an effective blockade to prevent people from simply going around and flanking their lines. If we are going to get deeper into the territory, we need to at least break through one of them. From the three given going after whoever supposed to be the improved Cerberus seems like a good idea. I mean I met Cerberus, and they are essentially just a large three headed dog. Compared to Ladon who is a 100 headed dragon and the Sphinx which is known to be quite wily. But I'm getting ahead of myself, I need to hear the current plan first.
"We will scout first before taking any action. However, be prepared in case of attack as no doubt many noticed our entrance next to Athens. Until then we improve relations with the people who live in Athens to garner support. We may be a force of military might, but we are still here for the people of the land. Is that clear?"
*Aye aye ma'am!* shouted the crew as the projector returned to its default settings.
"Well looks like that is settled. Now if you don't mind my group is going to get some R'n'R if nobody minds," Bray smiled and made some finger guns as he and the rest of his group left the command center; however, I noticed Hakna was absent. Now that was strange as I thought she was Bray's summoned imp.
I felt two pair of hands grab both my own. Breaking my focus and turning my attention to Ankha and Isabelle. My focus changed to them as they smiled warmly at me, "Love, we should catch up…there is more to tell you. Also, I think this was a long time coming."
"Where are we going to go? Your personal quarters?"
The girls laughed a little as they looked at each other, "Well…sort of, but a lot more private and just for us."
The sultry smile on her face made my heart skip a beat as they led me away from the command center. Passing through halls and earning more strange looks that we all straight up ignored as I am not gonna let people ruin this reunion. Eventually we stopped at a door and there I saw the label next to the door, 'Captain Quarters,' which must have been Isabelle's room.
"Here we are!" Ankha gave a small laugh as Isabelle gave me a knowing look. She knew something that I don't and was waiting for my reaction. I heard Ankha take a calming breath as I saw a magic glow shine on her right index finger. Small words being spoken under her breath as she pointed at the door and a small stream of magic flew out to enchant the door. I watched wide eye as a pinkish magic aura spread around the borders of the door.
"There we go. Nacho, welcome…to our love nest!" Ankha opened the door with courteous grace as I was surprised by what was essentially a large bedroom with an even larger bed. I stepped into the room carefully was surprised by the simple yet lovely state of the room. Looking around I realize there are other doorways that lead to other rooms. Bathroom, study, kitchen, and one leading outside. Man, the view outside was something else as I discovered we are essentially on an island with ocean water flowing and the cosmic sky above.
"Whoa…"
"Impressed? It took an entire month to get it the way I wanted it to be," Ankha said walking next to my right side, "Though I may have to make a few adjustments for you."
Isabelle giggled as she took my other side, "Well it shouldn't be too hard. I mean I helped with this place."
"You two made this with magic?" It really was a feat of pure magical prowess. To make a small micro world that can only be accessed with magic.
"Yeah, it's the Love Nest spell. It was part of the Nymphomancy spellbook. Creates a personal pocket world we can access anytime using any door. The form however takes extra work and time. So, Isabelle and I thought about an ideal get away we could all enjoy."
"It's beautiful girls, you two grew like I thought you would since I was gone."
"Well love we weren't going to sit around and play with our thumbs. Oh, the magic I wish to show you, but another time. We should catch up," Ankha grab my hand and led me to the bed. She sitted me down while both girls sat next to me after.
"So Nacho, how was your time in the underworld?" Isabelle asked.
I took a deep breath and relayed my journey in the Greek Underworld. Much of it was fighting to stay alive which had the girls placed comforting hands on me. I did my best to downplay the extreme conditions I found myself in. Ankha though easily saw through it and told me to be honest. So, I did as I continued telling my tale. They were amazed when I got to my encounter with the Cyclops brothers who helped me survived in the bowels of Tartarus. Then there was my training with Hades to which they gasped at the mental wringer I was placed into. However, I came out stronger for it. Of course, I ended with my journey to get my armor which I explained briefly what it was and it's the armor I wear now.
"Wow…I knew the underworld can be forgiving, but you really thrived. You are probably the only mortal to go into Tartarus twice and leave with your soul intact," Ankha inspected my armor a bit as Isabelle jumped in.
"It's honestly amazing and you gotten some of your strength back because of it. By the way how does that armor come off anyways?"
"My question exactly Nacho, I been looking at it and it seems to be attached to your body," the golden feline gave a playful flick to one of the plates.
I smiled as I held my hand out, "Just watch this." Though my will the armor began to deform and gather to the palm of my hand as liquid metal. After a few seconds entirety of my armor returned to the original orb of metal form. The girls gasped in surprised and looked at the orb in amazement.
"I didn't think such a thing would be possible to make?" Ankha touched the orb, and it rolled a bit from her prodding. I let the girls hold onto it and they marveled at the decent weight of the orb. They rolled it around in their hands and there was no sign that it could melt into armor.
"This is far beyond what U.F.C. has when it comes to technology, does it have a name?" Isabelle asked with curiosity.
"Metamorphic metal, it's a shapeless metal that forms to fit the wearer for the armor. Its honestly the only thing that can fit me. As you can see…" I gestured to my attire which really is just a loincloth as normal clothes no longer can fit me.
"Yeah…I suppose getting you normal clothes is out of the question, isn't it? Not that it's bad thing entirely. You certainly are built like a tank, me-row!" Ankha playfully made a clawing gesture which had me shaking my head.
"You do look different than we last saw you. Less scaly plates, more of scale like skin," Isabelle felt up my arm taking in the feeling of it.
"I am not sure myself, but I think it has to do with my lost connection to my instincts. Even then I am still strong if my latest performance against Typhon's force is anything to write home about,"
"Yup, I can see and feel it. These pythons are going to do some damage, but less so than those monsters you call for wings," My loyal former secretary called attention to my wings. I unfolded them from my back and indeed their size is bigger than my original pair of arms. I smiled as I used my wing arms to wrap around my girls and hug them closer to me.
"Oh! Hehe, I guess you can do double hugs now love. Mmm…and makes a good blanket too," the flirty feline said. I swear I sweat dropped a bit, but that tune changed when Both girls just hugged me and buried themselves into my body, "We missed you Nacho, I may have waited far longer than this, but knowing where you were and unable to reach you felt more agonizing."
"There is no replacing you Nacho. Even when me and Ankha had each other there we always felt the missing part you filled in. So…please don't leave us alone like that again. Promise?"
"And make it a promise you will make an effort in keeping, or I will punish you for reals."
I smiled at them, "I promise, and I will work hard to keep that promise. Don't worry because I don't want to be apart from you two again. Though, I just realized I am the only one who shared what I did in the five years. What have you girls been up to because by the looks of it, raising a faction against the evil gods is not what I expected to see."
Both girls gave knowing looks to each other before Ankha spoke. She went over how in the 5 years she was taken to trial by her gods for being the reason why Ragnarök happened. As such she was stripped of her chosen status. As such some of abilities that stemmed from the benefits have weakened. Her regeneration is much slower, and she has no safety Sarcophagus to protect her body should she take too much damage. However, she still retains the abilities gifted to her by Bastet as her power went into her. As of now she can only be classified as a Demi-god, but despite losing Chosen benefits she honed her magical skills.
Training her water magic to advance levels thanks to Audiotoria, so she can do much more now with the element. Her fire magic she briefly mention is strong still and has some new spells under her arsenal. The latest however added to her repertoire is the ability to use Dark Elemental spells. Something she gained after she cleared the Dark Mana Temple. I had to remind myself to ask her more detail about it later. As she is keeping what she learned a surprise as she tells me.
Isabelle changed the subject to the U.F.C. which was created by them in the bunker they hid during the period of inaccessibility. Knowing that they needed to help those who survived that bunker became their first base of operations. Using what they can to find other bunkers and other survivors to bolster their forces. At first it wasn't much, but as more people joined their cause it became a force on this changed world. With now several major bases stationed and various outposts keeping tabs on their territory. How they found The Sphinx was during one of their bunker discoveries. Finding the unfinished prototype and with the help of Isabelle and other engineers they managed to not only finish the prototype, but also have its G.A.T.E. systems operational and functional. With help from the Able sisters to make the crew uniforms they became a source of hope for those who are still trying to survive. Isabelle herself became the captain of the vessel and is essentially the one in charge.
"Wow you girls really have been productive. I'm proud of you two, you're amazing girls," I chuckled a bit when I saw both blush and just tighten their hold on me.
"Oh well…I mean…we learned from the best," Isabelle shyly said as her tail began wagging.
"Really, we have not seen anybody more productive than you Nacho. Also, we couldn't just sit around, so…yeah. Hehe," Ankha's laughter is music to my ears. It feels like happier times again.
"Oh! I almost forgot, Nacho I'm a chosen now as well!" My eyes widen shot a look towards the yellow canine.
"Seriously? How and to who?"
"Shujun, he is a god of harvest and cultivation. Even though he wasn't high on the totem pole of gods, he saw potential in me and made me his chosen. I am essentially a nature goddess in the making right now. With some new tricks up her sleeves," She stuck her tongue out at me. Reveling in the knowledge I don't know yet.
"Geeze my girlfriends are literal goddesses right now. Now I am curious of your new tricks now."
Both snicked at my expense, "Next time Nacho, until then…I think there is something else we can show you though. If you let us go first that is."
"Oh, okay sure thing," I opened both my arms and let both girls go as they stood up.
What happened next caused my jaw to drop as slowly and sexually both girls smiled at me while stripping down. Dropping their clothes to the side, I saw Ankha was in a black lace bra and underwear while Isabelle wearing a white color version. Easily those came off as well as I felt something stirring inside me, or specifically in my loins. Their nude bodies stared at me as I couldn't help but admire their beauty. Ankha's athletic physique still in to form as I last remembered it. Isabelle as I expected still had some chub left, but she certainly looked more voluptuous with arms that show off the results of her work out.
"You know Nacho, Isabelle and I learned a lot about each other physically during the 5 years."
"We kept each other company during the thick of times when we really needed it, however…"
"Without you it never felt truly complete. Especially after we learned new ways to have fun."
"Both the normal way and with magic."
"The love nest is not the only new Nymphomancy spell I learned…or rather WE learned. Isn't that right Isabelle?"
"Mhm, and now…Nacho I see your excited for this as much as we are…"
I looked down and noticed I have an erection now…a big one. Part of me is not surprised because I went five years in the underworld with no way to get off. To say I am pent up is an understatement. Now with my girlfriends in front of me, naked and essentially threatening me with a good time. How can I not get excited? I think…some of my instincts are rising because of this as well…hoo boy. However, I think my loincloth is feeling cramped now.
"Oh my I think you are right Isabelle…I think his sacred rod is looking a little cramped in there. Let's help him with that," Both girls smiled as they grabbed hold of my loincloth and unraveled it.
What was revealed was what none of us were expecting. Like a cartoon my ears played a *doing* sound as my erection was revealed. Now at this point I would go into better detail with how it looks. The best I can describe it here at least is that it's a dick befitting a beast…and looks a bit like something you find in a sex shop. In addition…it's a lot bigger than I last remembered it.
"Oh my…"
"It's big! That's a big bone…and designed for pleasure."
"I certainly wasn't expecting this. Hmmm, looks like we need to break this in. What do you think Isabelle?"
"Yes and I think we need to take all the time we need to fully test out your…changed bone."
"Is that okay with you love?"
The ball is in my court and well there is only one thing I can say, "I'm game let's do this!"
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Ankha's P.O.V.
(One steamy sex session later)
"Mmm…" I open my eyes slowly. The ceiling of the home in the love nest greeted my eyes as the smell of what transpired not too long ago remained. More than that, I found myself resting on the body of Nacho. Whose tender embrace with both his regular arms and wing arms secured me and Isabelle to his body, this warm hug of tender love had me sighing in contentment. He is here, he is back and he still loves us with all his heart.
That's good, that eases my heart more. We are whole once more, and I hope this means we can have some form of normalcy. I know things won't be the same as it was before, but we got to make the most of it. There are still things I haven't told Nacho yet, the burden of being associated with the cause of Ragnarök. To mend the world, to…help as many people as I can. I…no no, I can't let that get to me right now. He's here and he…gave me the most wonderful experience.
I don't care if he's a beast. Isabelle doesn't care either. We love him and he loves us. I just wish other people can understand the painful choice I made. Nacho…I hope your ready when we face those who despise us. Isabelle been doing her best to keep my mind off them, but I need both of you to give me strength.
Nacho's arm around me adjusted to hold me closer. I looked to see if he was awake, but he was still asleep. It must have been a coincidence, yet it felt like he moved in response to my thoughts. As not only I am in a better position to sleep, but to kiss him as well. I felt my face soften as I leaned in and kissed him on his sleeping lips.
"My hero…please keep your promise."
I felt his arm give me a reassuring hug. There was no thought patterns, so I know for sure he isn't awake. Is his body reacting to how I feel? I don't think that's possible but it's the only answer I can come to. Though I guess it isn't a bad thing…
I just hope he can be prepared for tomorrow. There is work to be done after all.