A happy family. A couple, deeply in love, with their daughter, Tokemi, living happily by the sea. It was a vision of perfection; a vision of happiness and peacefulness. But a vision was all it was…
Rei awoke in Demigra's bed, tears slipping down from the corners of her eyes, as she realized that the happy family she dreamed of was nothing but an illusion her mind had created while she slept. Goku and the others hadn't actually escaped from their imprisonment and they hadn't actually defeated Demigra. Even Tokemi, her daughter with the fiery red hair, wasn't real.
It was all a dream. Just a happy little dream.
Rei wiped her tears away as she rolled over to face Demigra, only to find that he was no longer sleeping beside her. Gods didn't need to sleep, of course, but Demigra had purposely chosen to lay by Rei's side until she fell asleep each and every night since she had first accepted his marriage proposal. It wasn't surprising to her that he wouldn't lay beside her for more than an hour at a time but it still made her heart sink when she saw he wasn't there whenever she woke up.
It had only been a week since Demigra asked for her hand in marriage. The wedding would probably be taking place soon and Rei would have been lying if she had said she wasn't at least a little bit looking forward to it. She and Demigra had made love a week ago and it had been the most invigorating night of her entire life. With his body, he had temporarily made her forget how evil he was and the terrible things he had done to her and her friends. He had swept her off her feet and showed her a side to him that no one else had ever had the pleasure of seeing. After such an intimate night as that one, it was impossible for her to keep hating him. Did she love him? She wasn't sure. But the one thing she did know was that the night they first made love would forever be embedded into her memory.
Rei's hands trailed down her stomach and she sighed lightly as she realized it was still flat. Dreams of bearing a demon child had constantly flooded Rei's mind this past week, but she had shown no signs of actually being pregnant yet. Well, that was expected since only a week had passed but because Demigra's genes were far from human, she wondered if the process of child bearing would be drastically different from a regular human pregnancy or not. Would she get pregnant faster? Would she be in a lot of pain? Would it still take nine months for her to give birth? She didn't have the faintest idea and she wasn't sure if Demigra knew, either.
In her dream, she had named her daughter Tokemi. It was a beautiful name and she commended her dream self for thinking of such a pretty name. Perhaps if the child ended up being female, she could suggest the name to Demigra to see what he would think.
She groaned as she bundled herself up underneath the warm, silky bedsheets, scolding herself for even thinking that she and Demigra would be normal parents. Unlike her dream, there was no way she and her husband could live a happy little life by the sea with their precious little daughter. No, Demigra had made it very clear that the only reason he wanted a child was so that they could carry on his legacy should something happen to him. He had no plans of being a loving parent and he would probably want to have nothing to do with the child until it was old enough to train for battle. But what if the child didn't have any special powers? What if the child turned out to be an ordinary human, just like the Tokemi in her dream? Would he dispose of the child? Would he end up disposing of Rei as well for giving him a worthless heir?
So many negative thoughts swirled around her mind as she found it impossible to fall back asleep. She tossed and turned in the large bed, wishing she could just go back to her dreams; back to the place where she was actually happy. Thankfully, she eventually managed to slip back into an unconscious state as a myriad of dreams filled her head once again. She once again dreamed of their little cottage by the ocean, both Demigra and Tokemi by her side, as they sat down at the table enjoying a scrumptious meal. It was a pleasant dream, one filled with love and happiness. But like all dreams, it eventually came to an end as well.
Rei awoke to see a very stern Demigra standing by her bed side, eyes gazing down at her with his arms folded over his broad chest. "Get up, Rei," he said in a firm voice that was far from the sweet, gentle tone he had used with her in her dream. Rei slowly sat up and rubbed her eyes sleepily before yawning. Demigra reached for her arm, curled his fingers around her tiny wrist, and nearly yanked her out of bed. "There is no time to waste. We have work to do."
Rei's chest tightened at his harsh tone as she nodded slowly, allowing the male to practically drag her out of bed. Even though she was his bride-to-be, he still treated her like she was his prisoner—like his tool—and still expected her to help him alter the past on a daily basis. There was so much work to be done to ensure that no one would ever be able to double-cross him, and Rei frowned knowing that there was no way she could go against his wishes.
He didn't love her. He wasn't the sweet and caring husband that she saw in her dreams. He was a monster who only cared about himself and his diabolical plans for the universe. And deep down she knew that there was nothing she could do to change that.
A few weeks had passed and nothing had really changed. Rei would wake up, get dressed, and travel through multiple dimensions alongside her fiancé until he was done with his work for the day. Most days would be uneventful and all Demigra would do would be to sit back and watch scenes play out in front of him without feeling any need to interfere. Some days, although far and few, Demigra would feel decide to step in and make small changes to the world's timeline. Rei, too frightened to step out of line and stop him from drastically making any changes, would simply stand and watch from afar. She would bite her lower lip and cast her eyes to the ground, wondering how she and the others could eventually fix the damage Demigra had caused to this universe. She was a Time Patroller and it was her duty to protect the stability of all worlds, but for now, she was completely useless. She was helping the enemy by standing around doing nothing, and her heart ached at the thought of it.
She had to remind herself to be patient. Even though Goku was locked away, she still held onto the belief that he would eventually break free from Demigra's grasp and make things right. She just had to wait until that moment and never stop having faith in her friends.
One night in particular, after she and Demigra had traveled through time to do his bidding, Rei crawled into bed alongside her lover, too exhausted to think clearly. She was tired, both mentally and physically, and her dreams were the only place she had found solitude in. She rested her head on her pillow and nearly fell straight to sleep until she felt a gentle hand comb through her hair.
Rei's eyes immediately fluttered open as she looked up to see Demigra running his fingers through her dark hair, a gentle expression on his face. He hadn't touched her affectionately since the one night that they had made love, and Rei's heart skipped a beat as she saw tenderness swirl around in his eyes.
"Is something the matter, my lord?" Rei asked quietly, her cheeks tinged with pink as she continued to look up at him.
"Nothing is the matter, my dear," he answered softly, "I was simply admiring your beauty."
She wasn't sure if his words were simply empty compliments with no meaning behind them or not, but either way she found herself growing more and more self-conscious underneath his heated gaze. She had seen that look on his face once before; it was the expression he wore during the time they had made love. She shifted nervously before bringing the bedsheets up to her nose to hide her darkening blush, and Demigra grinned as he watched her suddenly become shy.
"I have something I wanted to tell you, Rei," the Demon God said in a breathy voice, his fingers lightly massaging her scalp as he scooted just a bit closer to her. "Tomorrow, we not be patrolling through time, but instead, we will have our wedding."
Rei gulped nervously at those words, her mind reeling a thousand thoughts per second. He wanted to get married tomorrow?! Even though he had claimed her to be his bride a little over a month ago, he hadn't brought up the topic of a wedding since then. "Isn't getting married tomorrow a little too soon? I mean, a wedding is kind of a big deal. We'll need a cake, a priest, and a wedding dress—"
Demigra pressed a finger against her lips to silence her, chuckling all the while. "Foolish girl. Who do you think I am? With just the snap of my fingers, I can provide you with the most elegant wedding any woman could have ever dreamed of. There is no planning necessary."
Rei did indeed feel foolish for fretting over something like that. For a split second, she had forgotten who her groom was exactly and that Demigra had the entire universe at his fingertips. And yet, even if he gave her the most extravagant gown to wear on their special day, even if he gave her the largest diamond in the world for her to wear on her finger, even if they had a grand ceremony and fancy reception, none of it would really matter. Her friends and family wouldn't be able to share this special moment with her. In fact, no one would.
As a child, Rei had always dreamed of her wedding way. She had always wondered kind of a man fate had chosen to be her husband in the future, but she had always pictured herself being a beautiful, blushing bride surrounded by all of her loved ones. Weddings were a reason to celebrate and they were always full of smiles, laughter, music, and delicious food. But what would her wedding with Demigra be like? Probably nothing at all like she had imagined. With only the servants to attend, she imagined that it would be dull and bland as they exchanged meaningless vows.
Demigra didn't love her; he wasn't an ideal husband at all. And yet, she was going to marry him tomorrow and it pained her to think like that. "That's all right. We can just have a tiny wedding. It doesn't need to be extravagant at all," she said with a sigh. With none of her friends there to celebrate with her, there really was no need to have anything fancy.
"Do not worry, my dear," Demigra said, disrupting her from her thoughts as he read the worried expression on her face. She wore her heart on her sleeve—it wasn't hard to see that she was troubled by everything. "I do not expect you to be happy over being married to me. I do not expect you to love me, either. The only thing I expect of you is loyalty. Marry me and give me a child; that is the only thing I ask."
His words didn't ease her worries at all. In fact, they only made her feel even worse. "Yes…Of course," was all Rei said as she rolled over so that her back was now facing him. She didn't want him to see the tears that stung the corner of her eyes; she had too much pride for that.
Demigra simply watched the girl as she trembled lightly. Even without her saying anything, he knew she was crying. Humans were such complicated creatures and there was no way he could ever hope to understand them and their fleeting emotions, and yet, knowing that his bride-to-be was in tears left him feeling unsettled. He must have said something wrong but he was not the type to ever apologize.
"You are angry at me for forcing you into marriage," the Demon God said quietly as he rested both of his hands on his lap, afraid that his touch might bring her more pain.
Rei remained silent. She knew that if she tried to speak, all of the words would get caught up in her throat and she would end up breaking down. Taking that as a yes, Demigra inched towards her until he was lying down beside her. He draped one arm over her trembling form and pulled her tightly against his chest, his breath ghosting against the back of her neck. "Even if I can't make you love me, I will still do whatever it takes to be a satisfactory husband. I am willing to grant you any wish your heart desires. Within reason, of course." No, he couldn't undo the changes he made to history; however, he did promise to release her friends if she agreed to marry him and give him a child. Shouldn't that have been a reason enough for her to rejoice? "I can also give you pleasure beyond your wildest dreams."
He brought his lips to the back of her neck where he kissed her softly, relishing the way that she shivered underneath his touch. The arm draped over her had now reached over to slightly raise her shirt up just a bit. His palm, cold on her skin, rested directly upon her bare stomach before he began tracing circles around her abdomen with his fingertips. Just by merely touching her, Demigra had made Rei's entire body grow hot. She hated to admit that he had such control over her and that he could make her practically melt into a puddle without even truly trying.
"Just tell me what you want, Rei. I will give you anything," he whispered into her ear before nibbling on her earlobe. "What is it that you want most?"
Unsure of how to honestly answer him, Rei chose to keep quiet. Whenever Demigra was dragging her around, forcing her to jump around different time paradoxes, Rei wished for nothing more than to get away him. She wanted to go back home. She wanted to see Yuki and save Goku, Trunks, the Supreme Kai of Time, and the rest of her friends who were in peril…But when Demigra was like this-teasing her with his deep, sexy voice and hot, sensual touch-her innermost desires seemed to change. She didn't want to run away and no one else in the universe mattered to her but Demigra. She wanted him touch her. To kiss her. To shower her with love and admiration as they joined their bodies together.
Her conflicting desires frightened her to no end, which was why she had so many reservations about marrying the man that made her question everything she believed in.
"It's all right, Rei," Demigra continued trying to coax the answer out of her as he brought his hands up to lightly cup one of her breasts in his palm. She wasn't wearing a bra—she typically didn't when she slept—which made it all the more fun to tease her. "You can tell me what is that you want."
Rei bit her lower lip as he kneaded her breast with his hand, but when he lightly pinched one of her pert nipples, she couldn't help but let out a tiny gasp. He was taunting her, that much she knew, but it was getting harder and harder to fight him. He brought his lips to her shoulder before trailing up to the base of her neck where he planted a few fiery kisses. He sucked gingerly on her soft flesh, loving the taste of her vanilla-flavored skin, before leaving red marks of possession all over her neck. Rei let out soft whimpers as he continued seducing her before finally pleading for him to stop.
"Please don't tease me like this," she begged as her sanity began to slip through her fingers.
"I'm not teasing," Demigra whispered, rolling his tongue over her neck. Her nipples hardened in his grasp, but that wasn't the only part of her that was responding strongly to his touch. She could feel herself getting wetter and wetter with each passing second as she craved more of what he had to offer her. "All you have to do is tell me what you want."
To push her even further, Demigra released his grasp on her breast before trailing his fingers down to the hem of her panties. Rei's entire body tensed up as his fingers brushed over her panties before they slipped inside of them, right into her wet folds. Rei tried to remain silent but couldn't fight against the soft moans that escaped from her lips. Her voice was like music to his ears, and Demigra loved watching her resistance slowly crumble away. He knew she was weak when it came to him and her body's desires towards him, but he wasn't going to stop until she completely succumbed to him.
With one finger, he rubbed her delicate clit. Rei shut her eyes tightly, desperately trying to block him out. She didn't want to give him the satisfaction of knowing he had such power over her, but she was also in no position to stop him. He kept stroking her center, circling her bead with his finger, before assaulting her neck with his mouth once again. Powerless, Rei began breathing heavier as her body tingled excitedly from his ministrations. To add to her pleasure, Demigra slowly pushed a finger towards her entrance and probed inside gently. Reflexively, Rei spread her legs just a bit to give him easier access. She cursed herself for being so weak, but she somehow felt more relaxed as she entrusted herself to his expert hands.
After adding another finger into her heat, Demigra pumped his fingers in and out of her at a slow pace. Rei moaned out his name as she lost her last bit of control. "Demigra…"
His name was a silent prayer on her lips, and Demigra kissed her neck once more. "Yes, my dear?"
"I…I need you…" she admitted. Although ashamed for saying it, she knew it would have been impossible for her to hold back from him.
Demigra smirked which went unnoticed by the naïve girl beside him. "Oh really?" He taunted, plummeting his fingers even deeper inside of her. "Am I what you desire?"
Rei nodded, unable to find the courage to speak, as she arched her back. He had quickened his pace just a bit and the penetration of his large fingers had her burning with anticipation. He was like a nasty drug-he was terrible for her, and even though her mind knew that, her body still yearned for him. For all of him.
"I need you to tell me exactly what you want, Rei, or else I cannot give it to you," Demigra muttered out, his fingers now slamming in and out of her relentlessly. She was so wet, so hot. Oh, what he wouldn't have given to just strip her down, throw her on her back, and fuck her until the break of dawn. And yet, patience was vital in this kind of situation. He had to give her just a taste of what their life could be like together—a life full of passion and lust—to bind her to him. Giving too much too early would only wear her out a lot quicker. "What do you want, Rei?"
"I…I…I want…" Rei paused as she felt herself building to an orgasm. She kept her eyes closed as she pictured his massive manhood inside of her, not just his fingers, and it only heightened her senses even more. She was so strongly attracted to Demigra and he had her in the palm of his hand. Even though she wanted to save her friends and return the world back to its normal, original state, she knew her heart had other strong desires. She wanted Demigra. She wanted him to kiss her. She wanted him to pleasure her. But most importantly, she just wanted him to love her. Which was why she cried out for him when she reached her limit.
"I WANT YOU, DEMIGRA!" She screamed out, her body stiffening as she reached a transcendental state. She felt so incredibly amazing as pleasure washed over her entire form, her spirit feeling like it was soaring through the sky. But just as soon as that feeling happened, it immediately subsided.
Demigra pulled his hand away from her before getting up from the bed. Rei, too tired to move, simply remained where she was while trying her best to steady her erratic breathing. It had been over a month since Demigra had last pleasured her, and she had almost forgotten how wonderful it was to cum. But he was no longer embracing her, no longer warming up her body with his, and she felt even emptier than she had before.
"The wedding will be tomorrow," Demigra said as he made his way to the door, "It will take place in the main ballroom. I will have one of my servants assist you with getting ready. We will exchange our vows at sunset." With that said, he opened the door and closed it behind him, leaving Rei to be locked away by herself in the darkness of his bedroom. Her heart was still racing and her mind was a frazzled mess. Angrily, she picked up her pillow and chucked it forcefully at the door. It simply fell to the floor with a soft sound and Rei could do nothing but glare at the door. She was mad at him for making her question herself, but she was madder at herself for giving into him so easily.
Giving up, she flopped back down on her back, stared up at the ceiling, and thought about what she had said to him earlier. "I want you, Demigra". Why did she want him so badly? He was the enemy! And yet, she couldn't stop the mixed feelings that swirled around in her chest.
Attraction. Lust. Passion.
She knew she was drawn to Demigra and there was nothing she could do about it, but why did her heart feel more attached to him than her body did? She shuddered at the realization as she reached for another pillow and buried her head underneath it.
She was falling in love with Demigra and there was absolutely nothing she could do about it.
The following morning, Rei awoke to hear a soft knocking on her door. She knew it wasn't Demigra—he never knocked—but in her sleepy state, she wasn't sure who else it could have possibly been. "Come in!" She groaned out, not fully awake yet. She was far too sleepy to get out of bed to actually let the individual in. It had taken her hours to finally fall asleep the night before and as much as she just wanted to forget about everything that had happened and continue sleeping, she knew it would have been impossible.
"I'm coming in, Miss Tukiko," said a female voice from outside of her door. The door creaked open and a maidservant stepped inside. She was a tiny woman with skin the color of bubblegum and with a head full of fuchsia hair. Rei immediately bolted upright as she gasped excitedly. "Kai?! Kai, is that you?!" She rubbed her eyes, making sure she had the correct person. Upon further inspection, Rei realized that the woman standing before her was not, in fact, the Supreme Kai of Time, but a young woman of the Majin race. Rei frowned as the little Majin female approached her.
"No, I am not the Supreme Kai of Time. I am just a mere servant to Lord Demigra. I have been given orders to help get you dressed and ready for the wedding this afternoon," the pink woman said as she walked over to the large window in the room where long, black curtains were draped in front of. She pulled the curtains apart to let in some sunlight, and Rei's eyes squinted from the brightness.
Yeah, that's right, Rei thought to herself before expelling a heavy sigh, Demigra and I are getting married today.
She had spent all night worrying over her true feelings for Demigra without even realizing that she was going to have to marry him today, no matter what her feelings were. Although the very thought of it left her heart feeling heavy, she nonetheless threw her legs over the side of the bed and looked at the Majin servant. "Today's the day, I guess… What all do I need to do to get ready?"
"First," the servant said, "you need to have breakfast. Lord Demigra will not be joining you since it is bad luck for the groom to see his bride before the wedding."
Marrying Demigra is bad enough luck as it is, Rei thought to herself sourly. Keeping her opinions to herself, she followed the maid down to the dining hall where a luxurious breakfast awaited her. Rei helped herself to some scrambled eggs and cheese Danishes, but she didn't want to overeat on the day of her wedding. She had no idea what kind of dress she was expected to wear and the last thing she wanted was to feel bloated and self-conscious in her gown.
After breakfast, she was instructed to clean herself thoroughly in the bath. Although there was a luxurious bath modeled after Japanese hot springs on the balcony of the top floor of Demigra's castle, Rei had been instructed to bathe in the bathroom adjacent to her bedroom. An assortment of oils and bath salts had been added to tub and the delicate aroma of the bath had her feeling relaxed. She washed her hair, face, and body before crawling out of the tub, only to be immediately ushered into her bedroom once she had finished drying herself.
"Master Demigra's bride needs to look beautiful and flawless," the Majin woman said to Rei as she pushed Rei down into a chair in front of a large mirror. A wooden vanity set with a wide variety of cosmetics sat in front of her. After tying her hair back into a towel, the Majin servant began to apply makeup all over her face. Rei wasn't the type to wear lots of makeup, save for a little bit of eyeliner and mascara now and then, but she would have been lying if she had said she wasn't intrigued by the maid's work. By the time she was done, Rei looked like an entirely different person. In fact, she didn't look much like a bride at all.
Her eye makeup had been heavily shadowed and her lips were stained with a blood red tint. The pink woman had even gone as far as curling Rei's hair before tying it into a bun that was secured with a black ribbon. Although the makeup made her appear slightly gothic—even a bit edgy, dare she say it—it was almost fitting. She wasn't a normal bride, after all. She was the bride of a Demon King. It was only appropriate that she looked the part.
"Come, dear. It's time to put on your wedding dress," the maid said as she stepped into a small, walk-in closet for a moment, only to emerge seconds later holding a black wedding dress. It was a black ball gown that was tight in the waist but fluffed out in the hips, almost as if it were designed after a cupcake. Purple sequins decorated the bust and they glistened in the soft lighting of her bedroom. Rei nearly gasped at the sight of such a beautiful gown, eager to try it on, as she decided to give up her original ideas of what brides were supposed to look like.
The servant held up the dress to Rei, smiling as she nodded her head. "Yep, this looks like it will fit your perfectly. Lord Demigra was spot on with your measurements, it seems," she said before pulling a corset out of a nearby bag. "But first, we've got to tie you up!"
Rei tried her best not to utter a single complaint as the maidservant secured the black corset around her stomach, cinching her waist with the straps in the back. Rei always preferred comfortable clothing; this was her first time wearing something as constricting as a corset. She winced and hoped that her grimace didn't smear her make up at all and she struggled to suck in her breath while the shorter woman continued fastening the straps.
Once it was tightly secured, Rei slowly breathed out to keep herself from fainting. She secretly hoped Demigra would appreciate the effort that was put into her looks today to make her be his ideal bride, but knowing that he probably didn't care either way made her stomach feel uneasy.
She was soon helped into her dress and it hugged her hips perfectly. Rei, dazzled by her own appearance, couldn't help but twirl around in the mirror. The sparkles on the dress caught the light and shimmered with her movements as she swished and swayed. She truly looked like a fairy tale princess, even if her color scheme was more on the dark side.
Smiling at Rei, the Majin maid servant looked at her in awe. "You truly are beautiful, Miss Tukiko."
Rei returned the smile before thanking her for taking the time to help get her dressed. She could hardly believe just how glamorous she was—it was like a dream come true! She admired herself in the mirror a few times before glancing at a clock on the nearby wall. The ceremony wouldn't take place for a few hours. What she supposed to do until then? This wouldn't be like a normal wedding, she figured, where she would take beautiful photos with a photographer or spend time with her bridesmaid before the ceremony.
"Since you have time to spare," the maidservant spoke up, "why don't you practice memorizing your vows?"
Rei sharply turned around to face the Majin woman, her face reflecting utter terror. Vows? She had just heard about the wedding last night so of course she hadn't come up with any vows yet!
"What should I say for my vows?" Rei pondered aloud before slumping down in the chair. The tulle from her dress practically spilled over the seat and she patted it down to keep it under control.
Answering her question, the maidservant smiled at her, "Why not just tell him how you feel?"
Rei's cheeks flared up at the thought and she slowly brought her gaze down to her lap. She was so confused about her feelings for Demigra to the point it would have been impossible for her to properly convey them to her husband. Not to mention, it would have been incredibly embarrassing. They were simply marrying each other out of duty so Rei could be the mother of his child. There was no other meaning to their marriage…right?
Time passed by slowly as Rei continued to hang out in her bedroom room alongside the maidservant. Since the Majin had insisted that a meeting between the bride and the groom before the ceremony was taboo, Rei had been forced to stay in there until the time came for her to make her way to the ceremony. As time inched forward, the Majin servant secured a black veil on the back of Rei's head before draping it over her face. To add a finishing touch on Rei's wardrobe, black, silk gloves were slid over her hands while black high heels were placed on her feet. The maidservant also placed a bouquet of red and black roses in her hands for her to carry as she walked down the aisle. At approximately five o'clock in the afternoon, the maidservant ushered her out the room and walked alongside her to the designated banquet hall.
On the walk over there, Rei couldn't quell the anxious beating of her heart. It pounded against the tightly bound corset and she couldn't help but fidget nervously with one of the sequins on her dress. Although her makeup had been perfectly applied, although her hair had been beautifully styled, she still felt incredibly self-conscious. Would Demigra compliment her? Would Demigra find her attire to his liking? She wasn't sure why she wanted him to shower her with words of affection; nothing made sense anymore. There was also the problem that she still wasn't sure what she would say for her vows.
The maid led her down a long hallway where two double doors blocked the path to the banquet hall. "Once you hear the music," she said, "I'll open the doors and you can walk inside. Don't be nervous—there's only a priest and Demigra waiting for you behind those doors."
Whether she had a crowd or not wasn't the issue. Rei inhaled a sharp breath of air before exhaling heavily, hands clutching on tightly to the bouquet she was holding. As long as she kept reminding herself to breathe, everything would be fine.
And then the sound of a piano's melody floated through the entire cathedral. Accompanied by the piano was the tune of an old-timey organ; the kind that was often used in churches or during funerals. Rei had heard that song many times before—"Here Comes the Bride"—but the low harmony of the organ made it appear all the more depressing. The music wasn't helping her nerves as it gave her a sense of foreboding, but the doors in front of her soon opened and she realized there was nowhere for her to run. With the black veil concealing her terrified expression, Rei stepped into the banquet hall as a stretch of red carpet greeted her.
The room was dark and dimly lit, save for a few candles and torches that guided her path. The room was decorated like a church chapel and rows and rows of pews were arranged neatly; however, every seat was empty. A priest stood at the end of the aisle—a Namekian that was dressed in black priest robes—as the large organ sat behind him, reaching up to the ceiling. The grand piano sat in a corner where the melody continued to spill from, and yet, there was no musician playing on neither the piano nor the organ. Rei could only assume that Demigra used a magic trick to get the instruments to play by themselves.
She walked slowly down the aisle to the rhythm of the song as she stared down at the floor, afraid that she might trip on the fabric of her long dress. It was such an empty ceremony—there wasn't a wedding party, a flower girl, or a ring bearer. Even so, she kind of preferred it that way. She slowly looked up to see Demigra grinning at her, eyes wandering over her entire form. He wore an expression desire, pleased at her appearance, which only served to make Rei grow more nervous.
Don't overthink things, Rei, the young woman told herself. You're nothing more than a pawn to him. This marriage is only temporary until Goku and the others come to save you.
Those kinds of thoughts should have reassured her, but that was far from the truth. In the deepest pits of her heart, she truly wanted this marriage to mean something special. She just wasn't quite ready to accept that truth yet.
She finally reached the end of the line and stood in front of the priest, across from Demigra. The Demon King was dressed in a fancy, black tuxedo, his hair neatly spiked in its usual style. He looked incredibly handsome and Rei swallowed the dryness in her throat as she found it difficult to look him in the eye even from underneath her veil.
The music slowly faded out as the priest cleared his throat, preparing to speak. "Dearly beloved," he began, "we are gathered here today to join together this man and this woman in holy matrimony."
Rei stared down at the floor, a million thoughts flooding her mind, as she listened to the priest go over the usual spiel. The entire time, Demigra had his eyes fixed upon his bride, admiring the way she looked. He inwardly praised his servant for choosing such a lovely gown for her; it suited Rei perfectly. He could tell she was nervous and that she had doubts about their marriage, but he was relieved she hadn't tried to escape or denied his proposal. That would have only complicated things further.
The priest continued with the ceremony and soon both rings were placed on both Rei's and Demigra's hands. Rei hadn't been given an engagement ring, but the gold band that curled around her finger was beautiful. This ring was going to symbolize their eternal bond, and her stomach began to tickle as butterflies rose in her chest.
After a few moments, it was time for Demigra to state his vows. "I, Demigra, take thee, Rei Tukiko, to be my wedded wife, to have and to hold, from this day forward, for better, for worse, for richer, for poorer, in sickness and in health, to love and to cherish, till death do us part; and thereto I pledge myself to you."
Rei slowly tilted her chin upwards until she met Demigra's warm gaze. His vows had been short, sweet, and traditional. However, he added a bit to the end once he had Rei's eyes on him.
"Furthermore, I promise to make you happy. I know I am the last man in the entire universe that you would choose to wed of your own free-will, but I swear that I will keep you safe from all harm for all eternity. You are mine—my love, my wife, my queen."
Rei held her breath at the sound of his words. Even though she kept advising herself that it was all a trick and that Demigra did not, in fact, care for her the way she hoped, it still filled her heart with joy to hear such kind and loving words. When it was Rei's time to speak, she could feel her throat go dry as she took a second to gather her courage and recite her vows.
"I, Rei Tukiko, take thee, Lord Demigra, to be my wedded husband, to have and to hold, from this day forward, for better, for worse, for richer, for poorer, in sickness and in health, to love and to cherish, till death do us part; and thereto I pledge myself to you," Rei said, her voice occasionally squeaking with some of the words. Since Demigra had added a bit to the end of his vows, Rei found it suitable to do the same.
"Furthermore," she said in between breaths, "I promise to serve you for all eternity. Not because it is my duty as your wife, but because my feelings for you are strong. I'll be yours until the day I die but I will love you even in the afterlife."
She looked up at her husband to see him grinning, eyes twinkling in amusement, at her heartfelt confession. Rei's cheeks darkened into a fuchsia color as she realized the heaviness of her wedding vows and that she had pretty much declared her undying love to him. Even if she was getting married to him, he was still her enemy…And yet, there was no stopping her feelings for him. As embarrassing at it was, she felt a little relieved to finally accept the fact she cared for the arrogant bastard.
"You may now kiss the bride," the priest finally said.
Demigra took a step towards his bride and lifted the veil until her face was fully exposed to his view. Tears were glistening in her eyes, his ruby red lips were parted slightly, and her cheeks were as red as a rose. She was perfect in every way and Demigra was proud to finally claim her as his own. He bent down and slightly pressed his lips to the trembling girl in front of him. Rei, although still a bit unsure over the whole ordeal, allowed the taller male to steal her lips as she leaned into his kiss.
The kiss lasted only for a brief moment until Demigra pulled away. "I now pronounce you man and wife," the priest added before applauding the couple. That concluded the ceremony.
Demigra reached forward and entwined his fingers with Rei's, holding her hand gently in his, before he led her outside of the banquet hall. Rei's heartbeat began to accelerate as she wondered just what, exactly, was going to happen next. Surely Demigra didn't have plans for a Honeymoon—he never took Rei anywhere special so that was out of the question, naturally. Was he planning on taking her to bed now, as husband and wife? That was definitely a possibility and she tingled with excitement over that thought.
But soon Demigra released her hand and glanced down at her. "I'm sorry, my love, but I have work I must attend to. You are free to roam the castle or you may retire to our bedroom for the evening—whichever you prefer. You may do as you please."
Rei's jaw fell open slightly as she watched him turn his back to her before walking off. In seconds, he was gone and she was left all alone in an empty hallway.
She couldn't believe that jerk! He left her! How could he leave his new bride on their wedding day?!
Angrily, Rei threw her bouquet of flowers on the ground and stomped on them with her heels before trudging up the stairs to her bedroom. She should have known better than to think things were going to change between the two of them just because they got married. How foolish it was for her to think he actually cared about her!
She stormed off to her old bedroom, choosing not to spend any more time in Demigra's bed chambers. She didn't want to smell his scent on her pillow as she flopped down on the bed. Still in her black wedding gown, she sobbed on her mattress, frustrated at herself for getting so carried away. But, at the end of the day, she knew exactly what she was getting herself into the moment she accepted his marriage proposal. She shouldn't have been so disappointed but she had been really looking forward to spending the night with her husband. She was hoping for a night full of raw passion and pleasurable sex, but of course, Demigra's work always took precedence over everything else.
Rei remained locked away in her bedroom for hours, her makeup smearing underneath her eyes. She tried wiping her tears on a tissue, but frowned as she saw she was only making it worse. Although a good cry had made her feel better, there was no point in sitting around her room and moping for the rest of the day. She had plenty of books in her room that she could read or she could even play with her bunny, Yuki, until it was time for bed. But first, she really just wanted to unwind in the bath.
Demigra's castle had a fantastic outdoor bath on the balcony of the top floor. Rei had been given access to use it whenever she pleased and she couldn't have thought of a better way to relax her mind than by taking a refreshing bath outside. Gathering things like towels, soaps, and an extra pair of clothes, Rei slipped out of her bedroom and made her way to the top floor of Demigra's castle. She pushed the door open to the balcony and inhaled a fresh breath of the crisp, autumn air outside.
Stars dotted the dark, velvety sky and the pale moon was greeting her warmly as there were no clouds around to block its soft light. The tub was rather large; roughly the size of a small pool, and marble stones decorated the edges to give it more of an authentic onsen feel. Several lamp posts surrounded the pool and Rei could even see stream rising from the water's surface. She wasted no time in stripping off her clothes before her feet padded along the tile floor towards the bath.
She took one step in and smiled at the water's warmth before she climbed inside of it. The tub was deep enough to reach above her chest, and she sat on of the steps to fully submerge herself up to her neck. She wiped away her makeup on a cloth, trying her best to forget the sadness and frustration from earlier. An evening bath was a great idea—she was feeling better already!
That is, until she heard the door slide open.
Panicking, Rei sharply turned her head around to see who it was that had intruded on her bath time. Her arms instinctively flew up to cover her chest, but luckily the rising steam was enough to keep her covered as it was. After a moment, she could see that it was Demigra, her husband, that had opened the door and stepped outside on the balcony.
"Good evening, my dear," the Demon King declared with a smirk. He was dressed in nothing but a white towel that was wrapped around his waist, his bare chest illuminated by the moon's light. "May I join you?"
She had seen Demigra fully nude before so why did seeing him now make her heart leap in her chest? Perhaps it was the water's high temperature that was making her head spin. Maybe.
"Good evening, Lord Demigra," Rei greeted him back as she watched him approach the tub. Apparently she wasn't the only one who had been in the mood for a bath. Not being able to decline his request, she nodded her head before watching him remove his towel. He descended into the bath and nonchalantly took a seat directly beside her. He reclined his neck back and draped an arm across Rei's bare shoulders, pulling her closer to him.
"It's a lovely night," Demigra said, glancing at her out of the corner of his eye, "is it not?"
Too nervous to speak, Rei bobbed her head up and down in agreement.
Demigra could tell she was intimidated by his presence and he could hardly blame her. After all, this was the first night they'd be spending together as husband and wife. "The ceremony was beautiful," he commented absentmindedly, "but I do apologize for leaving you by yourself earlier. I hope you weren't too angry with me." He knew for a fact she had been pissed—the crumbled bouquet of flowers he had found on the floor earlier was proof enough for that. At least the girl was smart enough not to verbalize her distaste towards him; that would have resulted in him disciplining her for stepping out of line, wife or not.
"It really was a lovely wedding. Thank you for giving me such a pretty wedding dress! I left it on my bed downstairs but I should probably hang it up so it doesn't get ruined," Rei began prattling on as her anxiety began to get the best of her. "The servant that helped me get ready today did such a lovely job. She really made my hair and makeup turn out pretty!"
Demigra's chest heaved up and down as he took in a deep breath. He found himself rather calm sitting there next to Rei, listening to the sound of her sweet, velvety voice. She always seemed to put him at ease no matter what she did or said. "You were already beautiful, my dear," Demigra commented, eyes shifting towards the starlit sky. "You didn't need a pretty dress to prove that to me."
Rei flinched at his words as she shyly stared down at her lap. "Th-Thank you, Lord Demigra…" she squeaked out, flattered by his compliment.
"I am your husband, Rei," Demigra said as he began to lightly massage the back of her neck before running his fingers into her hair, releasing it from the bun that her locks confined. "You can drop the honorifics when it's just the two of us." He ran his thumb across her cheek, smirking in satisfaction over the way she blushed and tried her best to avoid his gaze. He then tucked a finger under her chin and forced her to look up at him.
"Demigra…" Rei whispered under her breath as she found herself under his spell once more. She had been so hurt by his actions earlier, but the moment she looked into his eyes, she had forgotten about everything else. Something about Demigra had her completely captivated; he was her biggest weakness.
A wave of desire washed over Demigra as he inched his face closer to hers. His lips met with hers in what started out as a delicate kiss. It soon deepened as he tilted her head back so he could intensify the kiss just a bit more. His tongue slipped in between her parted lips where he tasted her savory essence. Rei simply moaned into his lips, surrendering herself to him completely, as she wrapped her arms around the back of his neck.
She was so tiny compared to him; Demigra had to constantly remind himself to be gentle. She was as fragile as a glass vase—if he was too rough with her, she would easily break and shatter. With that in mind, he took things slowly at first. He nibbled on her bottom lip before breaking the kiss, only to give her soft neck some attention. He loved the way she shivered when he kissed her there. The love marks from before had already faded but he was determined to give her more tonight as he sucked on her skin, his fangs lightly grazing against her flesh.
Rei was growing dizzy from Demigra's kisses and the temperature in her body was rising drastically. It didn't help that his hands had already made their way to her chest where he plucked and pinched her rosy nipples. She had been craving his touch for weeks but she was finally able to have him again. She rove her hands across his robust chest, his rippling muscles flexing underneath her fingertips as she brought her hands lower. She wanted to touch him, feel him, and show him how much she wanted him. Her fingers brushed against his manhood that was now fully erect and throbbing with anticipation. She could feel his need for her under the water's surface, and she lightly caressed his cock before leaning in for another kiss.
Demigra liked the way she took the initiative. He figured she had been dreaming of making love to him for weeks, and her eagerness was rather erotic. He responded to her strokes with a groan of approval as he kissed her feverishly. Her fingers were so light, so gentle, and she kept jerking her hand up and down him at an incredibly slow pace. Perhaps it was the heat of the water that made him more impatient; he was already turned on enough without her teasing him.
Taking back control of the situation, Demigra picked her up by her waist and placed her on his lap. He couldn't wait to have her any longer. Rei was his and he could take her whenever and wherever he liked. That was something he was about to prove to her as he forced her to straddled his waist, the tip of his head brushing up against her hot opening.
"I want to make love to you, Rei. Right here. Right now," he growled out, slowly lowering her onto his shaft. Although Rei would have much preferred to have made love on his bed again, she didn't put up much of a fight as his large, pulsing member pushed against her opening. Demigra impatiently impaled her onto his cock and Rei's hands flew to his shoulders where she gripped onto him tightly for support. "D-Demigra!" She cried out. She had almost forgotten how large his manhood was and how much it had initially hurt whenever he first pushed himself inside of her.
Demigra paused for a moment, watching her face contort with pain. Perhaps he should have been gentler, he found himself thinking as he leaned forward to claim her lips once again. Rei's nails lightly dug into his shoulder blades before she finally settled down a bit, the pain slowly subsiding. The way her muscles relaxed let Demigra know she was ready for more. With both hands planted firmly on her hips, he guided her movements as he helped her move up and down on his hardened dick. Rei shut her eyes tightly as she breathed heavily, gasping over how deep he was penetrating her with this position.
"If it hurts, you can tell me," Demigra said after a moment. "We can stop, if you'd like."
Rei furiously shook her head, already enjoying the way he felt deep inside of her. "No, please…I'm fine. Just keep going."
Smirking, Demigra obliged her request. It gave him a thrill like no other to see his wife desperately yearning for more of him. Not wanting to disappoint, he rolled his hips forward in sync with Rei's movements. He quickened his pace just a bit, and soon Rei no longer needed his guidance as she began to ride him with much fervor. The tip of his head was slamming against a delicate spot deep within her core and the sensation had her screaming for more. Demigra pushed himself into her deeper and harder with each thrust as his lips latched onto one of her perky nipples. He sucked on her breast, licking her pink bud, which only had Rei moaning louder and louder.
Her tight channel was so slick and hot; Demigra knew he couldn't last much longer like this. Still, he refused to let himself go before his wife finished. He wanted to see her to go mad with lust. He wanted to watch as she cried out his name as he pounded into her until she came. Luckily, that moment came sooner than he expected.
"Demigra! I'm about to explode!" Rei screamed out, and Demigra pulled his mouth away from her chest so he could intently watch her face. Ripples had formed in the water as they continued to rock their bodies against each other forcefully. Soon, Rei could take no more as her body convulsed with pleasure. Something extreme erupted inside of her as she came on top of her lover. She continued to hold onto him for support, riding out the waves of her orgasm, until Demigra could hold himself back no more.
He fired his hot nectar inside of her channel, letting out a rough groan as he gripped onto her hips tighter. After a few more thrusts, he emptied out every last bit of cum he had been holding back before he let out a deep breath. Rei panted heavily against his neck, her entire body still wrapped in pleasurable warmth as she snuggled against him. It felt so good to share an intimate moment like that with him, and even though they had both just finished, she wouldn't have minded going another round or two.
Demigra slowly slid her off of him so he could rest in peace for a moment. "Your cheeks are flushed. You might want to get out of the tub and cool off for a moment before you faint."
That didn't sound like such a bad idea. She was feeling rather lightheaded and stepping out into the night air sounded rather refreshing; however, did that mean Demigra was finished with her for the evening? Her chest tightened at the thought, but she nonetheless stepped out of the heated bath as she reached for her towel that was sitting on a nearby bench.
Demigra craned his neck and looked at her nude body, admiring her slender form. "Rei, my love?" he asked as his eyes wandered over her, his gaze ignited with lust.
"Yes?" she asked, looking at him expectantly.
"Meet me in our bedroom in five minutes," Demigra said before glancing down at his manhood that was still hardened with desire. "Actually, my love, make that two minutes."