Chapter 4: The Deal
"Lady Hermione", they both heard the shout.
Draconis stopped laughing and glared at the upcoming visitors. He knew it was pointless to be on guard and moreso, with the knights on horseback both armed and in armor that were coming to her defense. He scoffed at that thought. As if she needed protecting, but he kept his mouth shut. He certainly wanted to know what more she was capable of.
Three knights came flanking her, two to her side and one came up close to Draconis wielding his sword in front of his chest looking royally pissed as if he was invading his territory. Draconis just raised an eyebrow and tried hard not to mock the knight.
"Stand back and raise your hands to where I can see them", said Sir Ronald Weasley.
"Sir Weasley, he means no harm", Hermione said trying to alleviate the unexpected and unwanted situation. She was hoping to have a few additional spare minutes with Draconis.
"My Lady, we saw Ember take off as in desperation and we hurried after him to know what could have happened. Upon not finding you with your maidens, we feared you could have been taken, hurt or threatened since they couldn't specify where you went. Although, we figured you to be in the river, just not so far downriver", said Sir McLaggen wondering who the stranger was and why Lady Hermione didn't seemed fazed by him.
"We wanted to give her some space. She is well deserved of it", handmaiden Ginny replied.
"Surely, both of you know not to leave her astray, especially, to let her venture on her own", Sir Weasley's words were hard as stone. He didn't take his eyes of Draconis. Both of them seemed to be having a staring match.
Meanwhile, Sir Longbottom kept looking at Draconis as if feeling he should know him. At the same time, Lady Hermione was getting annoyed at Sir Weasley's overprotectiveness that was unwanted. Before she could speak, Draconis beat her to it.
"I mean no harm to Lady Hermione. I have been tasked with her protection in The Kingdom of Terra. King Harry had me promise to do so. However, I was not expecting to meet her before then. We were just getting acquainted".
The way Draconis said the word acquainted sent a shiver down her spine. His words held promise and she wanted to know how much. The cogs in her brain were working overtime regarding his words of promising Harry to protect her.
Before Ronald could argue, Sir Longbottom exclaimed: "Your King Harry's First Night!"
Hermione's eyes lit up in astonishment while Ronald just sputtered and turned red in anger: "What?! Him?! Why would King Harry appoint one of his knights to protect Lady Hermione. That is my duty!"
"Forgive me Lady Hermione for not announcing it beforehand. I wanted to make sure we had additional help during our stay in Kingdom Terra, so I sent word to King Harry. He promised to brief his First Knight and ensure him to protect you during your stay at Terra. The All Hallow's Eve ball is a big event and having one of his knights as additional assistance could help in keeping any enemies at bay", as he said this, he turned nervous and hoped that after explaining, she wouldn't be to crossed with him.
"Some of us are not very familiar with the kingdom's people, regime and culture. The extra pair of eyes, ears and hands would do us a pair of good", Sir Seamus reasoned. He felt a bit sorry for Neville if he had to endure Lady Hermione's wrath.
"I am grateful for you wanting to increase my protection, Sir Longbottom. However, I will make myself perfectly clear". Hermione's voice became serious and quite cold for a moment. Draconis noticed that the temperature decreased a bit, the river's current increased and the moisture around them became more prominent. When he glanced toward Lady Hermione, he was shocked to see her eye color had turned a pale blue.
"You and the rest of the knights will remember that I am capable of protecting myself if the situation calls for it. Anything regarding my safety will be discussed with me before making any decisions. Any final decisions will be made by me!"
Through every one of her words, Draconis' fire element wanted to slowly engulf her. She looked in total control of herself and her knights looked truly chastised. Even Sir Weasley had enough sense to lower his sword. However, his arrogance was apparent when his facial expression showed he didn't appreciate her stern words.
Draconis realized Sir Weasley not only admired her but also wanted her as a woman. That realization didn't sit well with Draconis.
"Forgive me Lady Hermione. Learned habit from my father who watched over your father and you since you were a child", Sir Longbottom said sheepishly.
"It clearly served them well since she is here with us, still in one piece", Sir Weasley grumbled.
Draconis noticed Sir Weasley's sense of preservation was slim since he couldn't keep his mouth shut.
Hermione decided to ignore his comment and address all of them.
"I suggest whoever needs refreshing to do it now. We will leave in 10. I advise you Sir Draconis to lead the way".
At her hard look, Draconis just smirked at her before answering: "as my Lady commands".
During the continued horse ride to Terra, Lady Hermione kept replaying the events on Silver River in her mind. Draconis was a puzzle that she needed to not only figure out, but also explore. His eyes alone showed so much depth that she knew there was a story there. Along with a story, experience ran with it and she wanted to know if she could weave herself into it. Would he be willing to? Maybe, just maybe, her best bet would be to see how he is viewed in Terra. He certainly is easy on the eyes. The view she managed to see of his chest was enough for her to know he was fit. Although, being behind him, seeing him riding his horse was more than she could take. If her eyes could eat, she would devoured his lips as an appetizer, followed by that round/perked buttocks, chest and arms for her pleasure as a main course, and last but certainly not least, that nice bulge in front of him engorged in her mouth and finishing in her warm and wet pussy.
Deciding to take advantage of the moment, she decided to venture more into his life. "Do you have another name to call you by?", she thought she saw a flicker of doubt but just as quickly, it vanished.
"Black, after my mother. I've always treasured my mother and when I was of age, took her last name. I rather be a Black than follow my father's name and legacy", he informed her with such honesty that Hermione took in every word. Draconis noticed Lady Hermione's quiet demeanor. To anyone else, she seemed lost for words but he noticed she was weighing over what he just confessed to her. He was doing that a lot with her today.
"She must have been an amazing woman", Hermione preferred to keep things simple and she just smiled at him genuinely.
Draconis looked behind him and felt safe to continue their earlier conversation seeing as the other knights gave them some space. He also noticed that Sir Weasley was eyeing him with loathing. He imagined that the only reasoned they kept their distance was due to Lady Hermione's warning. She seemed to be a force to look out for when pissed. That certainly did something to a certain organ in his body.
"Do not think I haven't forgotten how you were cut off asking me something in Silver River before your company arrived. Although, I would venture a guess and say you will demand something of me. Thread carefully Lady Hermione of what you will ask of me. Playing with fire might lead you to get burn", he wanted to give her a warning.
"I rather we both share in that adventure carefully but thoroughly, if possible. However, if fire threatens to burn me, water will just have to put it out. Although, I am sure fire will be more than willing to be tamed", she said slyly, she was surprised at her own depraved forwardness but wanted to be playful while doing so.
Draconis stared at her in bewilderment. Was she that fearless? Had she no self-doubt? Was this her way of trusting him? Or was she completely careless of her own safety? Did he not inform her of his weakness? Did she not care to acknowledge it? Draconis was at a complete loss for words.
"Is there someone of importance to you waiting for you in Terra?", she needed to know before she divulged more.
Draconis took a deep breath knowing wondering where her train of thought might be leading them.
"No. Many have tried. None have succeed", he said a bit stiffly. He knew it dangerous to antagonize her, after seeing her scorn, but he was curious as to see how much more laid within this woman. "I suspect, you want to try your luck", as he said it, he looked at her for confirmation.
"Would you be willing to help me in an experiment?", she asked timidly. Although, she really wanted to become more experienced with sexual adventures, she really didn't want him to know how eager and frighten she was to be so exposed.
He looked at her puzzled. That wasn't what he expected her to say.
"What sort of experiment?", he decided to ask.
"The All Hallow's Eve ball will be an all week event. Now that I learned that you will be spending a great amount of time in my presence, I would like for us to know each other in different aspects".
Draconis didn't reply, therefore, she continued.
"Before my father's passing, I had been under the strict protection of my father, my console and my knights. During this week, with your assistance, I would like to be able to indulge in a few, shall I say, liberties that would be beneficial for us both".
"Beneficial to us both? Surely you can accomplish that with someone more accommodating like a certain arrogant miscreant that dare thinks he has any chance to fulfill any type of indulgence you are prepared to bestow upon me", Draconis asked mockingly. He really wasn't sure what to make of it all but he did enjoy her exasperated look she gave him.
Draconis rode beside Lady Hermione while going back and forth with her words. He turned to look at her because he could feel her calling to him with her element. Her curly brown hair draped until it reached her lower back. He wondered what it would feel like to caress it with both hands, to grasp her waist again and run his hands all over her body. Part of her skirt was hiked back letting him view her long and smooth legs. He wondered if she would appreciate it if he were sitting on top of her horse having her looking at him, take her legs and wrap them around his waist while he used one of his hands to touch her from her toes to her bosom.
Hermione saw Draconis far away expression and started to bite her lip. She wanted to see the carefree man with the relaxing smile and shining eyes before they had been interrupted in Silver River. She decided to use his own technique of using one's element to feel another and see if she could reach him better that way.
However, neither expected for the following thing to happen next...
Terra was in celebration for the night. A major feast was being consumed, as well as a lot of liquor. The music was in full swing and the Kingdom's people and it's guests swayed with the music. However, two of its main guests could not be seen in the festivities.
As Draconis climbed the steps to reach one of the top towers of the castle, he watched Lady Hermione was looking through the opening, gazing at the night's festivities. He grew weary of such events. He knew alcohol could lower your inhibitions and make you show your inner self. However, that wasn't something he did not want the Kingdom of Terra nor for Lady Hermione to witness when he still was mastering the use of his element with her help.
He could see her within the confines of the small space. He remembered her words and his fire element pulsed inspiring him with a wicked idea he was sure would please her, as per their agreement.
She could feel him draw nearer. She wasn't sure what his intention was, but she was hoping her anticipation wasn't for not.
"Waiting for the fireworks to start?", he said in a husky tone, standing behind her.
"Perhaps. You can see the majority of the kingdom's guests here without having to be face to face with them. Many have come looking for something from me or wanting to ask something of me. Is that your intention as well?", she asked trying to tease him, but in reality she was nervous. She felt him press to her back and her pulse quickened.
"What does my siren beckon for?", his tone was serious. He lifted his right hand to caress her locks that fell slowly over her back. His left hand reached to lightly caress her neck up and down slowly and teasingly by making it seemed as if he wanted to reach her chest. His right hand went into her hair to entwine his fingers and pull a tiny bit while his other hand touched her chin to turn her head as to have her look at him. He could feel her tremble but not out of fear as her eyes showed her desire for him and what he would do to her. He used his left knuckles and trailed them down her cheekbone to her neck until he reached the line of her bosom. He traced them and watched as her breathing quickened.
Each of her hands went up to grab onto his muscled arms and feel the firmness there. At her pleading stare, he stopped caressing her bosom, for which she whimpered. He brought his left thumb to his mouth and wet it before touching her lips with it, in a circular motion. To antagonize her, his other hand went down to one of her hands and placed it on his half hardened length. She wasn't shy when she rubbed and then squeezed wanting to see his reaction. He could feel his body temperature increasing. Her chest rose and fell quickly while she gasped for air. Her wanton look made him open his mouth so his tongue could sweep up and lick his lips. She opened her mouth to let out a shuddering breath. That gave him the desire effect. As she opened her mouth he commanded her:
"Suck my thumb"
She didn't take her eyes off him as her tongue darted out to follow his command and suck the thumb that he was using to play with her mouth. She surprised him by first swirling her tongue along the length of it, then she licked up, swirled the tip and then closed her mouth to suck. Draconis drew in a deep breath as he watched her and felt his member shouting for release.
"When I say, let go, slowly. I want you to imagine that what I'm doing to your mouth is the same as I will do to your sweet rose bud". His voice was like velvet, enticing and dangerous.
"Let go", as she heard him say those words, his thumb slowly left her lip to be replaced with his tongue. He slowly circled the opening of her mouth while tentatively stopping to suck her lower lip or her upper lip to then repeat the gesture. She couldn't help but groan as she thought what it would be like if he did the same to her untouched flower. His lips were moist, his breath hot and his eyes were practically humming with ecstasy. She wanted to kiss him but he kept on the torturous movement of using his tongue to trace in a circular motion her lips and then search to do the same to her tongue. She felt herself wetter with every second he continued. Her hands went straight to his hair to press his mouth to her and met no resistance. As their lips crushed, their tongues danced a sensuous tango that made him harder and she felt the inner muscles from her core pulse.
She felt him move his hands to her back and began to undo the buttons of her dress. He became frantic as he felt her body throb for him. He grabbed her buttocks and lifted her to have her legs wrap around his waist, pushing her dress up to have her heated core crash against his aching member that was throbbing inside his trousers. She pressed her feet against his buttocks grinding onto him for all her worth. He began to grunt with pleasure and he heard her whimpers. The desperate need to take her made him rip the last buttons of her dress and start pulling at it with force. She helped him by letting go of his hair and pulling up her dress to go over her. She was left showing off her light cream color corset that pressed her bosom and he began to lick and suck at that creamy skin that beckoned to him.
The cold night air came through the tower's opening but all they could feel was their hot bodies grinding with each other. Draconis couldn't take it anymore and pushed her body against the wall. She decided to grace him with the same action he bestowed upon her a few minutes before. She tugged at his shirt and pulled to try and rip it open. Sensing her desires and momentarily letting go of her lips, he grab her hands, and dragged them over his chest. He shivered as her hands roam toward his pectorals, pinching them a little and then her tongue licked the edge of his right ear. She bit the earlobe, sucked it and then licked up to trace his ear. She could feel him getting even more excited as he said through gritted teeth: "Hermione". Draconis felt himself burning and moved swiftly to act. He let Hermione's feet meet the floor; he turned her around and pressed her chest against the wall. He pressed himself to her, his erection prominent and poking in between her ass cheeks. He spread her legs wider and raised her arms with his, linking their hands. His lips moved to her earlobe and spoke in a silky and rough tone:
"Do you get wet knowing that if I push you to the left, we risk people seeing us through the tower's opening? Should I touch you and see how your pussy's lips are aching for my cock? I could put you on your knees and make you suck my cock until it hits the back of your throat leaving you breathless. I can make sure everyone down there sees how Lady Hermione proficiently sucks it, wanting to squeeze the juice of the forbidden fruit until my hot come fills your mouth and goes down your throat leaving you wanting more".
Draconis words came like a prayer.
"How do you want it, with me hiking up your leg and then having my dick rammed all the way into your aching core? My need for you will be insatiable after one thrust, my siren. I know I won't be able to stop and I will keep fucking you until you can't form words. I'll hike your other leg up, turn you around and have the night air hit your pussy while I fuck you over and over again. When I feel your pussy tighten and spill your juices all over my cock, I'll spurt all my come into your core to watch you tremble. Then I'll stick two fingers in and play with your pussy. I want my fingers mixed with your juices and my come. How much would you like that of me, your friend that pleasures you?", he finished breathlessly.
She was so aroused and overheated; she couldn't form a coherent sentence to warn him that he was losing control of his element.
"Plead it of me, Hermione. I want to hear my siren's call?", Draconis said fiercely.
Instead of answering, she pushed back at him, turned around and slapped him. Draconis didn't know how it was possible to feel more aroused to the point of pain.
"I ache for release, Draconis. Yet, you almost suffocated me! Your element pulsed so strongly that the pleasure became painful", Hermione told him with a mixture of yearning and concern.
Those words burned him from within. He gripped her waist and began to tremble. Her burning was now from his renewed touch. She noticed how his stare resembled the one he gave her when they were at Silver River. This is one of those moments he confessed to now mastering his element.
He closed his eyes remembering her words. She swallowed hard and reigned in her pleasure knowing she had to reassure him that she was safe with him.
"Draconis, look at me", she said firmly.
Hermione felt his element shock her so strongly that even Ember seemed to notice. Draconis quickly reined his desire in when Lady Hermione's horse raised his front legs in the air, surprising her and she slipped from her seat to fall to the ground. Luckily, Draconis reached for her in time and grabbed her underneath her arms and legs. He then sat her full front toward him on Araxie. They were both staring at each other out of breath. Draconis was having an internal struggle with himself, while Hermione was trying to make sense of what just happened.
After a few deep breaths, Hermione spoke: "Draconis, did you know that would happen?"
He decided that it was best to confront her: "Perhaps". After a pause, he spoke again, "You weren't afraid".
She looked at his eyes then, "I've been yearning for someone who would be able to make me feel like that. I want to know…", she was cut off by Draconis.
"...If I would be willing to pleasure you like an ever flowing river?", Draconis questioned.
At that moment, she didn't know why, but she simply answered, "you will be an ocean if you let every river, every rain, every flood and every stream flow to you freely".
As he tried to grasp her meaning, she added: "Are you afraid to be lost to the depths of the ocean?"
"Did you not witness my curse?", he was becoming exasperated with her.
"Yes! But it is not a curse. I promised to help you and I will. I will share my knowledge with you and I ask that you share yours to appease my yearning to feel satiated as a woman", Hermione stated so agonizingly, Draconis eyebrows shoot up.
"As friends and only that, I am asking you to quench my thirst. We are each other's fiery counterparts. Surely you can acknowledge it", she stated her demands rationally for him to understand and calm down.
"Do we have a deal?", she asked.
He was replaying what happened in his mind. Maybe, just maybe, she had a point. If he is to be condemned by wanting to rejoice in the needs of the flesh, knowing that she was the only person that could bring him once again an ounce of true joy by freeing him from this insatiable ache, then so be it. He might burn at the stake for this, but who was he to deny the call of salvation when the fiery depths of hell themselves are crying for a drop of pure bliss. "What does my siren beckon of me?", Draconis finally answered, looking at her with fervor.
*Author's note: "Water and Fire must be careful when interacting because water can put out fire, but if the fire is large enough, it can dry up water completely. Water can provide sensitivity and patience to his fiery counterpart, whereas Fire can provide motivation and the courage to act that the Water element usually lacks. In order for a relationship to work, Fire and Water need to have a great deal of respect because each has the capability to destroy the other".
*Found that tidbit and thought it went with the story. Hope everyone enjoyed.
