A/N: I've had a question about why I picked the middle names I did for Jace and Liliana. Part of it was that it sounded good. But I like the meanings as well.
Rahl means clever, Calliope (Ca-li-oh-peh) means music.
As always, read and review. Also, how many of you would read a story about the planeswalkers and some of the legendary creatures (humanized) all going to high school together? Just trying to get a feel for the fan base.
-Michael and Cara
(Liliana Vess)
When I wake, Jace is still sleeping. He looks haggard, the way he always does when he has a council meeting the day prior. He needs to rest, so I don't wake him. I stretch, and make my way through the house. The mess was starting to get to me, so I picked up each of the rooms, and made my bed, which will probably stay that way for a long while. I doubt I'll be sleeping anywhere but beside Jace ever again. I hope, anyways. The thought brings a smile to my face.
I head toward the washroom and begin pulling a brush through my long, black, and very tangled hair. It used to not be this tangled, I thought. But it seems that Jace likes to pull it when…my face grows red. The worst…best, hell, I don't know, part about it all is that I have no complaints about it. I feel a pull in my lower regions, thinking about his hands in my hair last night. I clear my thoughts and try to think about the day we have ahead.
Jace mentioned that Chandra and Gideon were coming over today, and that he and Gideon were going to train with the sword. I think I'm going to work on my magic, I haven't really summoned anything since our last battle with Garruk. The firemage won't let me off easy either, like Jace would. I needed someone that wasn't going to worry about hurting me or my ego. It's not that Jace isn't capable, because he is. He is, without a doubt, the strongest planeswalker I know. He won't accept it, either, which gets to me. It's impossible for him to grow into his power if he refuses to acknowledge it. He is so infuriatingly stubborn sometimes.
As I brush through my hair, my mind wanders back to last night. During those times, Jace has begun to take control and it's the most liberating experience I've ever had. I have been in control of my life for nearly two centuries. Listening to him, it just feels natural. Last night, when he was growling in my ear with his hand clapped over my mouth- it was freeing. It was beautiful. Part of me wants to fight it, but giving in feels so right. It's perfect for us.
The mindmage walks in and wraps his arms around my waist, kissing my neck. His hands braid themselves in my hair. His lips are at my ear.
"You like this don't you?"
The only sound a make is a whimper. His hands creep up my inner thigh, he enters, and I take a sharp breath.
"You do like this. I'm going to make you mine."
Jace has changed since that time when we barely knew each other; since we were chasing Tezzeret. He's gotten much more forceful and much more domineering in this part of our lives, and I shouldn't be as utterly turned on as I am. But my body constantly betrays me. The more forceful he is, the more I want him. I can almost see the wicked grin that splits his face when he feels me gush after he yanks on my hair, or grips a little bit too hard. He must have heard my thoughts.
"Has my little sadistic girl become a masochist?"
Before I can answer, there is a sharp knock at the door. I guess our guests have arrived. Seeing as how I'm the only one that's dressed, I go to answer it. Jace grumbles under his breath, he looks like a child that's been denied their favorite candy. He picks his hair brush up, moodily. He's still grumbling when I leave the washroom. I can't help but feel the same. I utterly cannot get enough of the mindmage.
I can almost feel Jace blush because of the nature of the thoughts that are going through my head right now.
I answer the door, Gideon smiles at me but he looks around for Jace. Chandra cordially nods.
"JACEEEEEEEEE!"
"He's in the bathroom, Gideon."
I heard a slight groan and the slamming of a door. There was the sound of mumbled grumbling and then the disappointed stomps of Jace's boots could be heard coming down the stairs.
Gideon takes a seat, Chandra next to him. I can see the agitation of Jace's face, it's clear as a whistle. Gideon, however does not. He just starts talking ninety miles a minute like he does when we all get together. Jace is making moody grunting noises and nods, I turn to Chandra.
"So I need someone to help me get my magic stronger, since it's been stagnant. I need someone that isn't going to take it easy on me..." I cut my eyes at Jace, Chandra laughs. "And you were the first person that came to my mind."
"Of course." Chandra smiles wickedly.
"That means we can leave the boys to their silly swords while we play," I say giving Chandra a wink and hiding my thoughts from Jace. We both giggle and turn to Jace, who has this look that says, 'I've got my eyes on you'. We all exchange plans for the day and talk for a few minutes before proceeding to the gym a few blocks from our house. After warming up and stretching, we split into two pairs and proceeded to train our bodies before beginning to test our magic.
Chandra and I did some simple sparring, few punches and kicks to really get the blood flowing. Chandra showed me some throws and simple takedowns for much bigger opponents, especially those who would outweigh me by a couple hundred pounds. She tried the move on me a couple of times onto a throwing pad, then wanted me to give it a try.
"Chandra, are you sure? What if I break you? I would be sad," I said, looking at the sparring wraps on my hands and feet.
She did a bouncing type stance, "I'll be fine. Besides, I just want to see if you could do it." She tapped her chest saying, 'bring it', and started to rush me. I took the stance she showed me to, and prepared for the mock punch she was too throw. Or supposed mock punch. She was coming to fast with the swing, but I still managed to do the maneuver. I dodged the punch, twisted her arm and lifted her into the air and slammed her onto the mat. She hit the mat with a surprisingly loud thud.
"Well shit Lili, didn't think you could do that from the beginning, but damn," she said, recovering off the ground.
"Um…are you ok?" I asked, legitimately wondering if she was okay.
"I'm fine Lili, now, do it again."
"Wait, what?" I asked.
(Jace Beleren)
I watched as Liliana lifted Chandra into the air and slam her onto a training pad. A thud echoed through the gym and many people turned to see what had happened, including Gideon.
"Damn, Jace, she's stronger than I anticipated. Must be a real handful in the bedroom," he said.
I feel my face turned red, and quickly thought of something to retaliate with. "Worry little my friend, there are….specific ways to handle her and I know just how to do them."
He laughed and pat me on the back. "Plus, Gideon, you must have a hard time with Chandra, you know, being a rebel and all."
"No, I know exactly how to maintain order," he said.
"Pig," I said.
"You're no different," he began, "Plus, I'm curious. What all can you do with the mind?"
"Well, typical mind reading, mind sculpting and control. That type of stuff. I also have come up with little tricks here and there," I say.
"Like what? Can you…" he begins.
"What?"
"No, never mind, it's a strange thing to ask."
"Just tell me you damn giant," I said, looking up to him.
"Can you make people orgasm?"
I feel my face burn with embarrassment, and he looked at me intently.
"Um…well…maybe, possibly, I do…but haven't tried."
Gideon laughed heartedly. At this point both girls came over, sweat pouring down their bodies, and their abs glistening.
"Well that was fun." Chandra said.
"I concur, say Chandra, how about we go ahead of them and go back to our house and help each other out of these wet clothes. Then…" she starts, lifting Chandra's chin in her hand to where their faces almost met, "I can help you wash your back, and get all the places you can't reach." Lili turns to me and winks giving me a smile.
I feel my face burn brighter than the sun, for the third time, and I stood there dumbfounded. I tried to muster words, and looked at Gideon, whose face was burning red, with his mouth open. I tried to speak to him, but he was unresponsive. I dipped into his thoughts and was disgusted. Why the hell is he thinking these thoughts? Liliana would kill him.
I turned to see Lili and Chandra walk away, and watch as Lili's hand comes firmly down on Chandra's skin tight clothed rear end. Chandra gives a little yelp of enjoyment and they proceed to the exit.
"See you at home, my love," Liliana calls from across the gym, and with that I was stranded with Gideon and his loud thoughts.
Great.
