NB: Where the text is as follows: 'Text' it represents Asuna and Setsuna communicating telepathically.

Sultry Summer Sun

The next few weeks passed in a whirl of confusion, colour and ceremony. On learning of the Dark Mage's demise (known also apparently as the Undying Mage due to his cyclic appearance over many generations) Rakan had been much relieved. As it turned out the subsequent politics also fell into place quite nicely (well as nicely as politics can fall); the north accepted Asuna and the south Setsuna and so the pair became the heirs to a newly formed alliance between the two kingdoms. With all the meetings, negotiation and travel Asuna and Setsuna found they barely had a moment to themselves. Every night they were too tired to do anything more than kiss each other goodnight. Finally though the chaos calmed and on a bright Sunday morning they woke to the prospect of a day to themselves...

The sun shone brightly over a stone balcony, through the gap between the slightly ajar, high arching, multi-windowed doors and the swaying, near transparent pale blue veil covering them. It spread throughout the comfortable, white bedchamber but centred upon the white sheets of a double poster bed and the thick soft carpet next to it. The room smelt of mown-grass mixed with the fragrances of a thousand flowers dotting the gardens outside; the only sounds were those of the gentle rustling curtains and the hushed breathing of the rooms occupants.

They lay on the bed, sprawled in an untidy mixture of arms and legs. Whilst they were yet to recreate the intimate high of the night in the inn they'd become comfortable with just lying together, being together...in a sense as intimate as the sex itself. The orange haired one stretched, yawned loudly and then blinked and sat up; disentangling herself and waking Setsuna up in the process.

"Asuna? Oh it's morning..." Asuna nodded and looked for the clock.

"Yikes! It's 11 already!" They were both usually early risers by habit (Asuna from years as a papergirl and Setsuna as a bodyguard) but the past few weeks had caught up with them last night; especially with the prospect of a free day to come. There followed a flurry of activity from the pair as they scooted about the bedroom and bathroom. They'd agreed to spend the day flying out over the countryside; exploring the region between here and the coast.

Asuna went for a loose white T-shirt with tight, dark blue denim jeans whilst Setsuna wore a figure hugging, horizontally striped, dark and light blue top with light blue denim jeans. Finally Asuna asked,

'Are you ready?' Setsuna turned from spraying on some deodorant and smiled in a way that Asuna was finding increasingly good at turning her insides to butter; with the beautification of a good sleep it was doubly effective.

'Yes,' Setsuna answered and the pair set off downstairs to the kitchens.

In the red brick kitchens they picked up the lunches prepared for them and walked outside where they spread their wings (their clothes had been specially designed to accommodate the appearance of wings) and took to the skies.

By now it was rarer for them to think thoughts alone; being unusually honest Asuna had set a benchmark of disclosure that Setsuna, after a few misgivings, had eventually managed to match. The norm had gradually switched from not sharing unless important to sharing unless not important.

I love flying, Asuna thought as they skimmed between low lying clouds, looking down upon a sea of green and yellow patches rolling in hilly waves. The air was warm and acted as the perfect balance to the cool breeze generated by their passage. A flock of blue-green jewelstens passed below them (these birds have large feathers and a complexion similar to marble; flying inland during the warmer months to feed off ripened fruits before returning to the coast) crying out directions in low honks. It's so liberating! She felt Setsuna smile then saw her spiral and spin below and above her. She in turn did the same and for a few minutes they tried to out loop the other. Finally, laughing, they returned to their normal flight pattern.

I love it too, Asuna heard Setsuna respond, but it gets awfully lonely flying by oneself. It's only recently that I've discovered just how fun it can be. No more was said for a while but it didn't need to be as they basked in each others presence and the shifting scenery, as fields surrounding towns gave way to rich green woods that rose to long grassy hills alight with flowers; interspersed with gashed valleys carrying streams to the sea.

Then the land fell away to plains and marshes and swamps and still they flew on until in the distance they could see the sea; framed between two distant ridges rising either side of a slow, lazy river. They knew instinctively where to head; they'd discussed it the night before: The top of a cliff overlooking the sea. Above them the mid-day sun shone strong and its glow energised and carried them higher.

Look. To the right is an old square watchtower...looks like a ruin, Setsuna thought. Asuna nodded.

Then should we head for that one? There is something beautiful about an overgrown dwelling.

Mmm, Setsuna sighed pleasantly, it sent shivers down Asuna's spine; the day was only half old but the urges suppressed for the past few weeks were already stirring her mind. She was having a hard time stopping Setsuna see how strong they were at times; it was rather early to be having them after all. They alighted by the tower, an ivy coated building overlooking the powerful sea stretching to the horizon; a group of gulls streaking away with protesting cries.

For a while they sat on the grass, hand in hand, wings retracted and staring out over the eternally rolling sea whose sharp distinctive smell stung the air's vibrant gusts. Then Setsuna remarked,

Shall we go check out the tower, the suns kinda strong. Asuna nodded and so they made their way carefully through the ankle deep, rough grass to the tower. Its door was still in place but ajar and splintered. Rotten gaps intersected its flecked and faded red hide. Setsuna swung it open and Asuna stepped inside.

It was bare except for the odd wooden bench. The only light was from the door and a slit window facing the sea. It seemed the roof and walls had held well though for it was largely dry. In the far left corner a narrow spiral staircase led up to the first floor. Wordlessly Setsuna headed for this and crept up and round until she emerged onto the first floor with Asuna just behind her. In front of her a window, three hand widths wide at the bottom and five at the top with thick, stone, horizontal lintels above and below, looked out on the sea; ivy leaves framing its outer edge. A second twisting staircase ran up to the roof on their right letting in a second stream of light.

Perfect, sighed Setsuna and felt Asuna agree. Then Asuna's stomach gave a low growl causing them both to giggle and drop to the floor.

Lunch? Setsuna suggested with the faintest trace of amusement. Asuna nodded hungrily and so the pair attacked the rich delicacies that the palace staff had provided them with (tender chicken sandwiches and fresh blackberry tarts were among the foods on offer).

Sometime later found Asuna resting against a flecked wall with the window on her right and Setsuna in her lap; curled up and resting her head on Asuna's broad shoulder. Lazily Setsuna's left hand played and stroked Asuna's long hair.

Is my hair that special? Asuna asked as Setsuna ran her fingers down through it for the umpteenth time. Setsuna stopped running her hand through Asuna's hair and then slowly eased up so her face was suddenly inches from Asuna's. Asuna felt her body flood with adrenaline and her skin tremble in excitement; Setsuna's gaze was so intense.

Yes...it's long, smooth and beautiful. Plus it frames your stunning face perfectly, Setsuna purred. Her green eyes drew Asuna's in and seconds later their tongues clashed together in a heated struggle.

"Ah...Mmmph...Mmm," Asuna groaned. It was definitely not an advantage to be pressed against the wall whilst kissing and Setsuna's tongue gained the upper hand; slowly rolling and licking the inside of her mouth. Asuna fought back and managed to wrap her own tongue around Setsuna's until it pulled back and away to fight it back. Gasping they broke apart to breathe.

"As I recall we agreed I'd get to be on top," Setsuna whispered seductively as she shifted up off Asuna to adjust her position. It made Asuna's heart ripple with excitement and tremble in anticipation. But it riled her sense of foreplay to go down without a fight, particularly when Setsuna was being so smug about it. She slipped from the wall and dashed for the stairs leaving Setsuna kneeling on the stone in surprise. Asuna grinned as she stood on the bottom stairwell of the stairs leading to the roof.

"Fine. But you'll have to catch me first!" Then she was gone in a leap and a bound.

Setsuna growled with lust and shot off after her in a flash but when she reached the roof there was no one there.

"What...? Oh!" A pair of white wings soared inland. Setsuna's own snapped open and she jumped from the roof beating the air with them ferociously. They made it some distance back before Asuna flagged and with Setsuna bearing over her dropped down in a spiral towards a colourful hill filled with bright flowers and a solitary oak tree. Setsuna had more experience flying though and steep dived down to collect Asuna mid-air; her left hand brushing Asuna's stomach and flipping Asuna over. Asuna tried to flap free but Setsuna's arms encircled her body and pressed it in close to Setsuna's.

Setsuna guided them down to the ground with long slow beats, bringing them beneath the sprawling branches of a huge oak topping the hill; its roots hidden by sweeping, knee-high grass that held red, blue and yellow flowers; jeweled decorations in a soft green bed.

Asuna's wings retreated into her body as she felt Setsuna's lips kiss and teeth nibble her neck. Setsuna's grip tightened as she landed and laid Asuna up against the broad trunk of the oak tree; in every direction around them the grass and flowers disappeared to a sky of endless blue. It was as though they had surmounted the top of the world.

Setsuna's wings folded inwards as her tongue moved up Asuna's neck sensuously and her hands longingly grasped Asuna's firm behind; enjoying the gasps and quick breaths being drawn from Asuna's mouth. Straddling the orange haired girl she licked steadily and with purpose up to Asuna's left ear, which she nibbled as her hands slipped under Asuna's shirt to brush and toy with Asuna's stomach and sides.

Asuna groaned and shuddered under Setsuna's touch. The flight had worn off the heavy after meal feeling and she no longer wanted to delay her lovers touch. Setsuna's poise and motions were so predatory and filled with longing that even the slightest touch and look sent paralysing shivers of anticipation running through her. Setsuna's hands gracefully slipped up to her bra as Setsuna's mouth moved hungrily to capture hers. The force of the kiss left her dizzy and barely aware of the trail of saliva between them as Setsuna pulled away.

You are so mine...Setsuna's voice echoed in her head with desire.

Then show me just what's so special about being yours...Asuna shot back and felt another pleasurable thrill from the glint in Setsuna's eyes. Her white top easily slid over her head revealing a back lace bra beneath that quickly followed suit. Setsuna let her hands brush over Asuna's breasts and then she attacked the other side of Asuna's neck with smooth erotic licks that made Asuna tremble and sweat; her groin feeling increasingly damp. Her body found itself shifting in time to Setsuna's licks and her ample breasts found themselves teased and tormented in Setsuna's hands well beyond her wildest dreams. Then Setsuna unleashed a new double assault on her senses. A hand removed Asuna's jeans that slid easily from her sweating skin and began rubbing her aching lower lips through glistening black lace as Setsuna's tongue dipped to her left nipple where it encircled and flicked her nipple; to the point that she found herself crying out Setsuna's name in a hazy delirium of pleasure.

But I've hardly started yet, she heard Setsuna murmur in her head and wondered how that was even possible. Then her knickers slid away and Setsuna's mouth moved to explore her right breast whilst her left fingers began to stroke, smooth and pry her legs open to reveal the smooth plateau leading to her entrance.

So Negi was right about the paipan, Setsuna chuckled and Asuna found herself frowning in consternation then yelped as Setsuna trailed her middle right finger round her entrance; tickling her sensitive electric skin and building up the burning, sloshing pleasure searing and rising with every passing second. Her hips lifted and heaved as her body slipped from upright to nearly horizontal; she could barely see the green canopy of leaves arching over her though. She cried out long and loud as Setsuna's finger slid up insight her tight pussy; lingering, feeling and probing until it discovered her G-spot on the roof of her tunnel, which it flicked and stroked mercilessly.

"Oh God! Oh God! OH GOD!" Was all Asuna could gasp as a second finger joined the first. Then in a motion that was both elegant and commanding Setsuna began fingering Asuna; in and out, in and out, in and out with Asuna's body rocking and breasts rolling to the tantalising rhythm. Over her Setsuna's figure rose like that of beautiful Greek goddess as she added a third finger to the other two; always making sure they twisted and moved in such a way to stoke and strum Asuna's throbbing G-spot. Asuna was beyond being able to scream loudly, the screams were wordless and too high to hear as Setsuna slid in.

"My angel..." Asuna gasped as her hips trembled violently and she felt as though her whole soul was about to melt and shoot from her. Every muscle was tensed to breaking point and her mouth had filled with saliva.

"...And mine," Setsuna whispered as her fingers paused for a short agonising moment and then thrust deeper than before to prise open her fleshy hymen. Her lips hungrily grappled Asuna, capturing Asuna's wordless scream into her mouth as Asuna came heavily over her hand and over the grassy earth about the tree. Setsuna let her lubricated fingers slide in and out a few more times until Asuna had come all she could in Setsuna's warm embrace then lay Asuna down and held her sticky hand over Asuna; slowly licking every last drop from her fingers.

Geez stop showing off...how could I be anything else other than yours after that...Setsuna grinned and removed her own clothes.

Don't worry, we can rest awhile before doing any more. I just want to hold you close and I'd feel awkward if I wasn't naked too. With that Setsuna slipped down to encase and be encased with Asuna's body beneath the fragrantly scented sky.

"Say Setsuna," Asuna murmured, "has Konoka spoken with you recently? I haven't heard from her for a while..." Setsuna shook her head but didn't look sad. "She said she was glad I was happy the night after the Inn and since then I haven't heard her speak...but I've always had the feeling she's been watching us above and loving it...That doesn't creep you out does it?" Asuna answered in thought so Setsuna knew she was telling the truth (it was almost impossible to thought lie as the thought 'I'm lying' all too often crept in).

Not at all, it's beautiful in its own way...you know we'll be together in the end as a threesome in the next life right? Can you imagine how awesome that will be!

I can't think of enough adjectives to describe how much I love you Asuna...Konoka's gonna have quite a bit of catching up to do though ;)

I'm sure she's been taking note ;) Asuna flashed back as she pulled Setsuna in for another love charged kiss.

It may have been their imagination but on the back of a soft, warm gust of wind came the sound of a delighted, tinkling laugh.

Thanks to everyone who's read/reviewed/favoured the story - you've made me very happy :D - I'm gonna be on something of a break for the next month as my workloads due to go through the roof but I'm hoping to have finished the 3 stories in my to do list by December (NodokaxAko story, KonoxSetsu Christmas one shot and a short Girlfriends story).

Sony Ninja: Deep indeed :) Hope it was a good ending. As mentioned above I'll try and get the AkoxNodoka out by December.

aisismortal: Lol yes and thanks :) Ahhh, sadly not - I'm not the greatest at fight scenes...I've fleshed the fight out a little more and will look over it again when I go back over the story.

xxWfCPxx: Yay! Yeah it was the whole competing thing. Smileys are fine :), its effectively a feeling being transmitted and that's definitely transmissible (and cute :D)

setchan-1995: Can't ask for better than 10/10 :D Thanks for your support and will do!

darkangel12391: Yeah, I've enjoyed the teasing too ;) and the passion between them has been great; this has been a really fun pairing to write.