Chapter Thirteen: A bond?
(Warning! Sexual content between two consenting women. Enjoy!)
Alessia was riding her horse silently next to Moiraine as they had left the White City's gates. Her eyes went to scan over the woman in blue. Their eyes locked.
"What is it?" Moiraine had asked.
"Will you be alright? I worry about you." Alessia spoke. This had earned her a soft smile from the older woman. Grabbing her hand and squeezed it. Alessia smiled softly in return.
"I am alright. My exile won't be long nor forever." Moiraine spoke as Alessia nodded her head.
"Wherever we are doing or going, I still want to learn from you." Alessia replied. Moiraine looked at her again this time with pure affection. This caused Alessia to blush and quickly look away.
"I am honored that you want to learn all from me. I do not know everything. We Aes Sedai know different things and are still learning ourselves." Moiraine spoke as their horses began a trot. Alessia nodded her head to show that she understood. She could feel her heart beating against her chest and it seemed to be doing that a lot. 'Why though?' She kept asking herself. What was the meaning of that?
"I want to learn everything there is to know. Even if it means going across the ocean to obtain the knowledge and bring it back to share." Alessia spoke while looking up ahead.
"Careful, the Browns might go after you for thinking like that." Moiraine spoke with a light chuckle.
"Red, Yellow, Blue, now Brown huh? What's next?" Alessia chuckled as her eyes caught Moiraine's. There was a look of affection coming from the woman in blue.
"Whatever color you choose, Alessia. I don't want it to affect any kind of relationship that we have. I care for you greatly." Moiraine spoke. This made Alessia smile as her heart swelled for Moiraine for the first time. It felt odd. Could there be friendship outside of the colors? Could the lines be blurred? Maybe that's what her calling was for? To show all the Aes Sedai that color doesn't define who you are. That they should love and protect each other no matter what? She was in deep thoughts, not knowing Moiraine still had her hand into hers.
"Come Alessia. We are not far now." The older woman's voice brought her back to reality.
They rode through the forest and came into an open field. There were two identical pillars upon a platform. Alessia raised a brow at Moiraine.
"We are the first to arrive. I will be teaching you something new. Even the Accepted don't learn this yet so pay close attention my dear." Moiraine spoke as Alessia nodded. They were still mounted as her eyes searched the area. She dismounted her horse as did Moiraine. She was petting the mare's neck while keeping her eyes and ears opened.
"Moiraine Sedai." A familiar voice came as Alessia turned and smiled at him.
"Builder." Alessia and Moiraine said in unison.
"Thank you for honoring your promise." Moiraine spoke as Alessia raised a brow. Wondering what the woman meant by that. Then it clicked. They were at a gate! Moiraine was taking her somewhere. "Are you alone?" The older woman asked. He shook his head as two horses came into view. Alessia gasped with a smile.
"Egwene! Perrin! Oh Perrin!" She shouted while moving quickly to his horse.
"Alessia! It's been too long!" He chuckled and hopped off his horse. He picked up Alessia into a hug and spun her once.
"Hey now!" Alessia laughed while hugging her friend back. It had been too long! Egwene had joined them as Alessia hugged her friend who was basically her sister.
"Sleep well?" Egwene had asked as Alessia nodded her head lightly. With that, more horses came into view. It was Lan, Nynaeve, Mat, and Rand.
"Rand!" Egwene shouted and ran to hug him. Perrin went to hug Mat. Alessia shook Mat's hand and gave Rand a hug. Nynaeve was speaking to Perrin as Alessia turned to look at Moiraine who had a weak smile. She sighed and almost ran to Moiraine and hugged Moiraine tightly.
"Oh." Was all Moiraine said and wrapped her arms around Alessia's waist. Returning the hug.
"Thank you." Alessia whispered into Moiraine's ear. She felt the woman cup her cheek on the left side and kissed her right side. Alessia blushed at this and looked away quickly.
"Oh no you don't. Not this time." Moiraine whispered and quickly pulled Alessia's chin to face her before she closed the gap. Alessia didn't protest this time. Goosebumps ran across her arms as a shiver went up her spine. Moiraine Sedai was kissing her. Their lips met fully only for a few seconds. No one had caught on. They were too busy catching up with each other. Alessia pulled back to look into Moiraine's blue eyes. She smiled slightly at the woman before looking down to the side. Her head was spinning.
"You look like shit." Mat's voice spoke as her attention went back to her friends as she joined them again.
"Least I wasn't stupid enough to steal an evil dagger." Perrin said. This made Alessia genuinely laugh.
"There will be time for every story as we travel." Moiraine spoke as all eyes turned to face her now. Alessia went back to her horse and kissed his nose before sending him away. Watching the horses protest and run back home together.
"What are you doing?" Rand had asked.
"They will not survive the Ways." The Builder spoke. Alessia took a deep breath and looked at the gateway.
"Egwene and I told the others what the Amyrlin said. But none of us will follow you blindly." Nynaeve spoke out now. Alessia's eyes locked onto Moiraine's. The blue ajah knew that she would. "Not without answers to our questions." He added. Rand started speaking about the Ways as the Builder was replying.
"It's the fastest way to the Eye of the World." Moiraine spoke.
"Whoa. What?!" Alessia shouted in question. She felt her chest tighten while staring at the woman in blue. 'What was she planning?!' Alessia asked herself.
"What's there? At the Eye?" Egwene asked.
"That Dark One's prison." Alessia answered as eyes turned onto her.
"He was trapped there by the last Dragon at the cost of almost everything." Moiraine further explained as eyes went to her. She was staring at Alessia only before looking around at everyone. "Now one of you will finish the job you started in the previous life."
"But you don't know who the Dragon is." Rand interrupted. There was silence.
"When we left the Two Rivers, I said nothing because I did not trust you." Moiraine spoke.
"Except for Alessia." Mat interjected. Alessia rolled her eyes.
"She kept me in the dark just as much as you." Alessia retorted back at him.
"Now that I got to know each of you. Let me speak clearly. If we turn back here." Moiraine went on. Alessia already knew what she was going to say. If they turned back, the world would fall into darkness. Everything and everyone they loved will burn as the world would be shaped into the Dark One's vision. The attack on the village would be nothing compared to what would come and this made Alessia frown.
"What happens to whoever isn't the Dragon. What happens to them?" Egwene asked. Alessia looked at the blue Aes Sedai that had captured her. She wanted to know the answer as well. Their eyes met as well again. Alessia was holding her breath. She wanted to know that answer.
"We cannot know for certain until that moment comes." Moiraine spoke. Alessia felt a pang in her chest. She had a feeling it was not going to be a good outcome.
"Alessia. Come." Moiraine spoke. Alessia had obeyed and followed Moiraine up the steps between the two pillars. "I want you to follow my movements and open the gate." Moiraine instructed as Alessia nodded her head. She closed her eyes and inhaled. Allowing the Power to come. She felt it come to her with ease. She watched Moiraine as she followed the movements. The silver streams surrounded her body as there was rumbling. The gate slowly appeared before them as Alessia reached her right hand forward as the gate was now opened. She felt a relief as she let the weave go.
"Is it too late to change my mind?" Mat had asked. Alessia turned to glare at him for this.
"There's no turning back." Moiraine spoke as she turned to face the others. "Whatever happens now is out of our control." Moiraine spoke. "The Wheel weaves as the Wheel wills." Moiraine whispered as their eyes locked. Alessia was the only one who heard this.
Moiraine was the first to enter the fate slowly as Alessia followed.
"Torches." Moiraine spoke as Lan and the Building both lit torches.
"Wait, Mat!" Rand shouted.
"Mat, come on!" Nynaeve shouted.
"Mat!" Egwene shouted as well. All her friends were now shouting for Mat to join them as the gate began to rumble. Alessia looked at Moiraine and she knew. Mat would not be joining them. Alessia knew it in her heart that her friend would not survive coming in here after touching the darkness not long ago.
"That gate's closing!" Egwene shouted. The gate then closed as Mat did not join them.
"You have to open it again!" Nynaeve shouted.
"We cannot." Alessia spoke.
"Just because you don't care about Mat doesn't mean we should leave him!" Rand rounded on her. She felt Moiraine move in front of her.
"He left you. He made his choice." Moiraine spoke. Her voice sent icy chills up her spine. She was not wrong. Mat made his choice and stayed behind. Lan had lit another torch.
"We've already wasted too much time." Moiraine spoke. Nynaeve and the Builder were talking. Alessia had already left right behind Moiraine. This was not a place to just stand around and talk. They needed to move and move quickly. Hearing them argue between each other as they decided to follow. Alessia huffed.
"What is it my dear?" Moiraine asked softly while looking at her. Trying to catch her eyes as Alessia kept her face forward as they moved on.
"What if it's him?" Lan had asked Moiraine.
"Mat?" Alessia asked with a raised brow. She shook her head.
"There's an inherent darkness in him. He was drawn to the dagger."
"What if it's him?" Lan asked again.
"Then I cannot let him in a hundred leagues of the Dark One." Moiraine spoke.
"Better let the Reds know to find Mat then huh?" Alessia asked coldly while looking at Moiraine. The woman in blue frowned but nodded at her. Alessia could have sworn she saw hurt in the blue ajah's eyes from the poorly lit area as she took the lead. Alessia and Lan gave each other looks before following.
"I already knew what he would choose and the last thing we need is the Dragon to fall to the shadows." Moiraine added in a whisper. Alessia frowned. Again. Moiraine was right. How did it seem this woman was always or constantly right? It was starting to annoy her but deep down, she was glad because it answered her burning questions. As secretive and annoying Moiraine had seemed towards her, Alessia was glad deep down she and Moiraine had some sort of relationship.
"To think. That fruit trees once thrived on these stones." The Builder began conversation.
"There is something worse falling into a bottomless pit?" Nynaeve asked.
"Oh yes." The Builder spoke as he tried to continue.
"Alright Loial. We understand." Rand had cut him off. There were many great things worse than falling into a bottomless pit. The pit however was the least of their worries. They continued on in silence. There was a lot of worry and tension in the air.
"I owe Moiraine three silvers." Lan spoke suddenly. Alessia scoffed. How could they be betting on something at the time like that? Alessia turned her head to see Lan speaking to Nynaeve. Those two seemed to be getting closer. Alessia was happy for her friend. All her friends. They all found love in the darkness.
"You were scowling. I bet on pouting." Lan spoke. Nynaeve was still silent.
"Mat is safer there than here, I can promise you that." Lan added. Alessia turned her attention back towards the front. She felt something pull on her from her chest. She looked around. She felt something was watching them. Or following them? She shrugged it off.
"Wait. There's something up there." Perrin spoke. Alessia was confused. There was nothing ahead in sight yet. At least not that they could see. Moiraine however did not look confused, instead she moved a little quicker. There. It was a small standing stone.
"It's one of the Guiding Stones. How strange. No Ogier would deface a Guiding. It's as if someone's tried to destroy it." Loial spoke. Alessia was staring at Perrin. There was no way he could have seen that in the dark that far away. "Keep people from finding their way." He added.
"But can you still read it?" Moiraine had asked.
"Oh." He nodded his head. "Allow me your patience." Loial spoke as Alessia nodded her head.
"Then we're going to die." Someone spoke.
"We'll rest here." Moiraine spoke. "While he works on the correct path." Everyone seemed to have different looks upon their faces. "It's a day's journey. At least to reach our Waygate, so take some comfort while you can." She added.
"How did you see that?" Alessia asked Perrin when she had a chance.
"I don't know." Perrin spoke. He sounded confused himself as well. Alessia sighed a little while looking around. There was room for them to sit down. She heard a growl in the distance. Her heart was racing now from that sound.
The torches were in a circle as everyone was resting. Lan was pacing around. He seemed to be impatient. Rand was passed out as he opened his eyes.
"Come here." He opened his arms for Egwene to cuddle him. Alessia smiled weakly at the two. Nynaeve was in her own corner. Wanting to stay away from the others. It was not long after everyone had passed out. Alessia was not. She was sitting down as her back against some on the crystalized looking pillars on the edge. She was deep in thought when she didn't realized a flash of blue made her blink a couple times as Moiraine sat down next to her. Pulling Alessia into her arms and held her close by her waist.
"Rest." Moiraine whispered into her ears. Alessia mumbled at this. Without realizing it, Alessia had her head upon Moiraine's shoulder and passed out. Feeling a kiss upon her forehead before she slept. As if the woman in blue put a spell on her. Not that she would complain. She needed sleep. She did not know how long she was out as she heard a whistle. She leaned up. Realizing her arms and legs were tangled with Moiraine's. The woman in blue passed out. Alessia had the blue cloak wrapped around her. It had Moiraine's scent all over it and it was making her head spin. 'Stop! Not now!' She shouted at herself.
"Did you hear that?" Egwene had asked as Alessia nodded her head.
"What is it?" Rand had asked as Alessia stood up. Hearing a protest groan from Moiraine as Alessia stepped by her friend's side looking around. Then out of nowhere a creature jumped in sight and growled. They screamed as Rand pulled Egwene away. Seeing white streams go flying. They were in trouble now. The creature went flying into the bottomless pit.
"Get back!" Lan shouted and pushed his way through and looked.
"A Trolloc in the Ways." Loial spoke.
"What?!" Alessia asked while rounding onto the Builder. "How?!" She asked.
"Explains how they got to the Two Rivers undetected." Lan spoke.
"And what happened to the Guiding." Moiraine spoke as she was now up.
"Did it just get a lot colder in here?" Perrin asked. Alessia could see her breath. It did indeed.
"Oh dear."
"I'm sorry! I didn't mean to channel!" Egwene suddenly spoke.
"What is Machin Shin?" Nynaeve asked.
"It means Black Wind from Old Tongue!" Alessia replied quickly. She looked around as fear rose inside of her. She felt her breath shorten as she tried to regain her breathing. For some reason, she couldn't. Color drained from her face.
"Alessia…" Lan spoke as he grabbed her shoulder. Their eyes met and Alessia nodded her head. There was no need for words. She closed her eyes and inhaled a few times as her friends were panicking.
"What exactly is the Black Wind?" Nynaeve asked.
"Machin Shin will speak to you. Do not listen." Moiraine warned them.
"We'll never make it to our Waygate." Lan spoke.
"How far are we from Fal Dara?" Lan had asked, looking at the Builder.
"It's closer but I don't." Loial spoke.
"Take us there!" Moiraine interrupted him.
"Go!" Lan shouted.
"Quickly!" Moiraine added as they began to run. There they heard it. Screeching. The Black Wind had shown itself. Alessia began to panic again. Lan was bringing up the rear as they were searching for the right path.
"The Waygate is up ahead!" Loial shouted. Alessia stopped and saw the bridge. It was very narrow. Only one could cross at a time. She looked around at the others and nodded at her friends. The Ogier took the lead as they quickly went across the narrow bridge to the open area. Then suddenly it happened. Their torches went out as the Black Wind swarmed over them! Moiraine was trying to open the gate. Alessia covered her ears as the Wind began to speak to her.
"You'll never become an Aes Sedai!"
"They'll never love you. They only want to use you."
"You are born of the darkness."
"You are weak! You cannot protect anyone!"
"You are unworthy of love."
The Machin Shin spoke into her ears. Into her deepest fears as it began to feed on her. Alessia covered her ears and screamed. It echoed as it made Moiraine turn around and run to her.
"No!" Alessia screamed. The Black Wind repeated over and over into her ears in hush harsh whispers. She felt tears falling from her cheeks. Her friends were struggling against the Wind as well. Nynaeve was screaming as well. Then there was a sonic boom of a light. Alessia looked up to see Nynaeve had used the One's Power to shield them from the Wind. Moiraine went back to the gate and weaved. Seeing the gate open.
"Quickly now! It's open." Moiraine shouted.
"Nynaeve!" Egwene shouted as they all ran through the gate. Alessia felt sand under her shoes while hands on her knees. She was catching her breath while looking up and around. Her friends were all in their own thoughts as well. Alessia felt her heart shattering from what she had felt. The sun was bright and shining high in the sky.
"Well done. All of you." Moiraine spoke as she turned to face them all. There was only silence and blank stares. Nynaeve was the first to move forward a little.
"Where are we?" She asked.
"The fortress city of Fal Dara." Loial answered. "Last bastion against the Blight." He added.
"The Eye of the World is a day's journey after but rest is close at hand." Moiraine spoke while looking back at them. Alessia could see the fortress up ahead. They had ways to walk to it. Hoping they would get some rest. Though, her face was blank as her heart was hurting. The words repeated inside of her head. She was looking down at the ground again.
"We have friends in these Borderlands." Moiraine spoke as she looked at everyone. Alessia and Rand were the only two having the hardest time right now. Processing what happened. Egwene touched Rand gently as he jerked away from her. Alessia felt Nynaeve grab her arm gently as she jumped. Her face is unchanging. She felt a tear fall down her cheek again. Her eyes locked with Moiraine's before quickly looking away.
"Whatever it was you heard in the wind, put it out of your minds." The woman in blue added before turning on her heels and began the long walk. Alessia followed in the middle. The heat was rising as she was still wearing Moiraine's cloak. She pulled it off and folded it to where it hung off her arm. The gate to the city was now in sight. She felt her throat become dry as she became thirsty. She could hear Loial and Lan speak about the city they were now entering. They walked down a hallway and stopped. A group of men were in the way. Taking one look around at each other and bowing with their hands over their hearts.
"Dai Shan. On behalf of the Lord, we welcome you back." The man in the front spoke as Lan bowed to him. Alessia raised her brow at this. Watching Lan exchange hugs before they were led into a larger room. It had a chair. Alessia assumed it was the throne room. She was standing in the back with her friends. She could hear the whispering between them. Her ears were on the man speaking to Lan and Moiraine. He spoke about people doubting him to keep the Blight at bay. Hearing some of the sass Moiraine spoke in reply before speaking seriously. Her eyes went to Egwene who looked worried. To block the Waygate off from travelers. Black Hawk. She let out a shaking breath while looking down at her feet.
She felt cold again as she put the cloak back on as they followed Moiraine in the city. She was leading them somewhere. Alessia was in the back with Perrin as he stopped and looked over his shoulder.
"What's gotten into you?" Nynaeve asked. Alessia touched his shoulder.
"I could have sworn I just saw Padan Fain walk past us." Perrin spoke.
"What? The peddler?" Alessia asked with a confused look.
"Perrin…Padan Fain is dead." Nynaeve spoke as Alessia nodded her head. He died from the Trollocs attack during Bel Tine.
"Come on." Alessia reassured her friend as they began to follow again. They entered a tavern as it went silent. Alessia looked around as the folk began to chatter again. They took a seat as they were served beer.
"Shh. All of you. What is she up to?" Nynaeve asked as they all went silent and looked at Moiraine who was speaking to another woman.
Moiraine's POV
"Any details will be helpful, no matter how small the details." Moiraine spoke while resting her hands on the edge of the counter.
"It's quite invasive, this." The woman spoke. The woman poured a drink. "Do they know what I am?" She asked.
"No. No one does." Moiraine quickly replied as her eyes did not leave the woman. "Thanks to the Aes Sedai. I mean, if we revealed what you were, you would be hounding every minute of the day. Or worse." She smiled at the woman this time. Min scoffed before focusing on the five behind her.
"The big brooding one has." Min began.
"They're both big, and they both brood." Moiraine interrupted. They stared at each other for a moment.
"The one on the left. Had yellow eyes. Blood running down his chin. The red head is rocking a baby." She began.
"Whose baby?" Moiraine asked. She was curious and was trying to pry.
"No idea. Looks like any baby." Min added while taking another drink.
"And the girls?"
"White flame and a ring of gold. I don't know. But they are all linked. All five of them." Min spoke softly.
"Alessia? The one from the far end." Moiraine asked.
"She has two women by her. One each side. One of red and one of blue. She's in purple." Min spoke. She frowned at this.
"What does that mean?" She asked.
"I don't know. I can only see parts of it. But they are linked."
"Is that unusual?" Moiraine asked.
"Very. I see sparks of light trying to fill the shadows. The shadows are trying to shallow the sparks. They are all very clear visions. Usually, the more important someone is to the Pattern, the clearer the vision." Min spoke while looking at Moiraine.
"Is any vision stronger than the others?" Moiraine asked while leaning in.
"Hmm. not really." She took another drink after she poured one. She then went silent while looking at the woman in blue.
"You saw something for me?" Moiraine asked. She wanted to know. Min poured another drink as Moiraine tilted her head with a look.
"Don't look at me like that." Min spoke quietly. "I see the Amyrlin seat and she is wearing full regalia, and she's going to be your downfall but." Min spoke as she went silent.
"But what?" Moiraine asked.
"The one in purple will be your rising." Min added. Moiraine went silent as she was looking to the side. Deep in thought from the information she had received.
End of POV
Alessia found herself sitting by the fire in a room now they were back into the palace part of the bastion. She was staring into the fire watching the flames dance while giving them warmth.
"What's taking them so long?" Egwene had whispered. Alessia wrapped the cloak tightly around her as her head spun a little. The wind whispers still in her head as she sighed a little.
"Shh here she comes." Rand spoke in another whisper. Alessia looked up and sure enough, the woman in blue was walking towards them as Lan was following. Everyone turned their attention to Moiraine as she was standing there now.
"We leave tomorrow at sunrise." Moiraine spoke while looking at them.
"Who was she? That bartender." Perrin had asked. Alessia could feel some tension in the air. They still did not trust Moiraine still.
"A woman I've known since she was young." Moiraine answered as she looked at Alessia. Their eyes locked as she quickly looked away.
"Stop lying to us." Nynaeve spoke. Her voice was low and angry.
"You forget girl, that I cannot lie, no matter how much I wish I could." Moiraine spoke as she rounded onto Nynaeve. "She sees glimpses of the Pattern, the future, and I hoped she'd tell me which one you is the Dragon, so I could save the rest." Moiraine spoke as there was silence again. "I don't want you to die, any of you. But whichever of you goes to the Eye of the World and is not the Dragon, you will die there. Ground to dust between two forces of nature." Moiraine explained.
"Well, which one of us is it?" Egwene asked lightly. All eyes were on Moiraine.
"She doesn't know." Nynaeve spoke for her. Perrin scoffed at this.
"So tomorrow I will take all of you to the Eye of the World, knowing four of you will not return." Moiraine spoke softly at this. Alessia felt her face fall. A pained look on her face as she met Moiraine's. She was going to die tomorrow to find out who the Dragon was. She felt like all her hopes and dreams were crushed. All she wanted to do was become the best Aes Sedai she could so she could protect the world. If this was a way to do it, it was hell of a way.
"How could you be so sure? Isn't there a chance Mat's the Dragon?" Perrin shouted. "That's we survive, that you're wrong?" He asked.
"It's easy to use doubt as a crutch. Doubt is the first step to surrender to the Dark. Look I didn't choose this path any more than you did, but I will follow it because I must. Because I know what is right." Moiraine said.
"Of course." Alessia finally spoke as all eyes turned towards her. Silence. "The Wheel Weaves as the Wheel wills. Looks like I finally understand it." Alessia scoffed.
"You've made your choice. But we'll make our own." Nynaeve spoke as she looked at the woman in blue. "Powerful as you are, I don't think you can drag the five of us there against our will." Nynaeve spoke as she moved to stand by Egwene.
"Running. Hiding. Won't save you from the weaving of the Pattern." Moiraine warned her. "Make your decisions tonight then. We leave at dawn." With that, Moiraine turned her heels and left.
"Nothing an Aes Sedai says is optional." Rand spoke as Moiraine closed the doors behind her. "She'll force us if she wants to." He added.
"Let her try." Nynaeve spoke. Alessia sighed and looked down to the ground. Her friends were scared and sad. She could feel it.
"We left the Two Rivers to protect the people we love." Egwene spoke this time. "Our families. That's what we are still doing. No matter the cost." Her friend spoke as Alessia nodded her head in agreement.
"Says Moiraine." Nynaeve spoke. "You take everything she says as fact. This entire prophecy, the Dragon Reborn being one of us, we only believe it because she told us it's true."
"She can't lie." Egwene spoke.
"That doesn't mean she can't mislead." Rand added. He was not wrong. The Aes Sedai were very good at twisting the truth around but Moiraine was not wrong about this and she knew it in her heart.
"You think she just learned today that the rest of us will die there?" Rand asked while looking at Egwene.
"And even if she thinks she is telling the truth, she could be wrong." Nynaeve added. "About us and all of it."
"I'm not doing this because Moiraine said we should, or convinced she knows exactly what she is talking about. I want to go to the Eye of the World. Even if there is a chance she's right, then it's worth it." Egwene spoke. Alessia nodded her head in agreement.
"You're a Wisdom." Egwene spoke while walking over to Nynaeve who seemed to have her eyes stinging with tears. "If Moiraine wasn't part of this, you wouldn't think twice. You'd do it."
"We've lost too many people already. I can't lose anyone else in this room." Rand spoke softly while looking down.
"I agree." Alessia spoke softly. They started arguing about Mat now and Alessia sighed.
"Stop it." Alessia spoke as they ignored her.
"He left us!" Egwene spoke. Nynaeve stepped over in between the two men about them fighting over Egwene like she was something she could win. Alessia frowned at this. Seeing Rand laugh and Perrin not take it lightly. Rand and Perrin were now face to face.
"The only woman I ever loved was my wife." Perrin spoke as Rand left.
"I'm going to bed. Get some rest." Alessia spoke as she left the room.
She didn't know where her feet were taking her but it was not her room. She sighed and stopped. Feeling her heart through her chest as her eyes stung. She would be going to sacrifice her life tomorrow once they reached the Eye of the World. She never got to say goodbye to Liandrin. Her heart was now aching as she longed for the woman in red to hug her again. To never let go. Her breath caught in her throat as she wiped away a few tears. Hearing a door close as she looked up to see Lan.
"She wants to see you. Go." Lan spoke as he left. Alessia knocked on the door and sighed.
"Come in." Moiraine's voice spoke as she went inside. Closing the door behind her. Her eyes were anywhere but looking at the woman in blue. She took the cloak off and set it on the chair. She felt Moiraine grab her hands as Alessia pulled away. The blue ajah did not take that as an answer; she grabbed Alessia's wrist firmly and pulled her close. Alessia frowned and shut her eyes tightly.
"Did you all make a decision?" Moiraine asked softly. Alessia shook her head.
"I will accompany you. I cannot speak to everyone else." Alessia spoke softly. "I will gladly sacrifice my life so we can know who the Dragon Reborn is." Alessia added. She felt her chin lifted as she was forced to look into the blue eyes that belonged to Moiraine. Her cheeks cupped.
"I do not want you to die Alessia." Moiraine spoke. There was hurt in her voice.
"I will be tomorrow. Whether we like it or not. I will go and rest." Alessia spoke as she moved from the older woman. She felt arms wrapped around her waist and pulled back.
"Stay with me tonight. I want to have this final night with you." Moiraine spoke as Alessia shivered. She was frowning but something inside of her told her to stay. She nodded her head as she let Moiraine take her hand and guide her to the bed. Their eyes locked as no words were spoken for none needed to be. Once at the edge of Moiraine's bed, she felt the older woman full on kiss her upon the lips. Gripping Alessia's hips and holding her closely. Alessia felt the heat rise in her cheeks as she wrapped her arms around Moiraine's neck. Holding the woman close. A soft moan escaped her lips as Alessia covered her mouth and pulled back.
"I'm..I'm sorry. I didn't mean to do that too." Alessia spoke as Moiraine only smiled and pulled her back and kissed her deeply and lovingly.
The next thing Alessia knew, she was on her back on the bed. Moiraine was on top of her. Caressing her sides as she felt the woman in blue's hand find her bare skin under her shirt. Alessia gasped and shivered at her touch. She had no idea what was going on but she did not want to stop. She enjoyed the closeness she was feeling with this woman.
"Moiraine." Alessia whispered so softly as her cheeks heated up again as did a certain area between her legs.
"What is it?" Moiraine asked as she leaned up to look into Alessia's eyes. She blushed at the woman.
"I think I have a fever or something." Alessia spoke. Her face was now red as she heard a soft chuckle.
"You have no fever my dear. It's your body speaking. Listen to it." Moiraine spoke as Alessia nodded. She felt the woman's lips upon her own again. She felt Moiraine smile into the kiss as she returned it. The woman in blue's hand traveled up her shirt and cupped her breast as Alessia gasped and moaned softly. Whatever this woman was doing to her, she did not want to stop. She felt something ignite inside of her as her body began to think on its own. She wrapped her legs around Moiraine's waist and held the woman in place. Moiraine was kneading her breast before going to the other one. Alessia tangled her fingers into Moiraine's hair. Not breaking from the kiss. She frowned as Moiraine leaned up. Grabbing the sides of Alessia's tunic and pulling it off. Alessia blushed at this. Covering her chest now that she was bare.
"Don't hide from me. You are beautiful." Moiraine whispered as she kissed Alessia's neck. She shivered from it as her eyes closed. Enjoying the sensation she received.
"Moiraine, what are you doing to me?" Alessia asked in a whisper.
"Showing you how I feel about you." Moiraine replied as she trailed kisses down Alessia's neck and took her now hardened nipple into her mouth. Her tongue felt moist and wonderful. Alessia gasped and moaned at this. Pushing her chest towards the older woman. She gently pulled the brown hair as Moiraine's hands were exploring her half naked body. She whimpered at the loss of contact as Moiraine stood up. Alessia looked up and watched her. Moiraine was smiling softly. Taking her shoulder armor off followed by her shirt.
Alessia was now blushing at the fully naked woman in front of her.
"Haven't you seen a naked woman before?" Moiraine chuckled as Alessia shook her head.
"By the light, Moiraine. You are gorgeous." Alessia's breath caught in her throat as Moiraine was now straddling her waist. Alessia took the opportunity to rest her hands on Moiraine's hips.
"Hmm. These need to come off." Moiraine cooed while grabbing the waist line of Alessia's pants as she fumbled with them. Making quick work as Alessia covered herself again. Blushing like made. "My dear Alessia. You are so tense." Moiraine chuckled as Alessia gulped. Then there was a frown. "What is it?" The older woman asked.
"I…I've never done this before." Alessia replied.
"With another woman?" Moiraine asked. "Or with anyone at all?"
"Both." Alessia replied. She felt Moiraine trace a finger across her jawline.
"Let me take care of you. Relax." Moiraine whispered as Alessia nodded. She felt the older woman spread her legs and quickly cupped her core. This caused Alessia to groan loudly as her head went back into the pillow.
"You're so wet for me." Moiraine spoke in a sultry voice. This made Alessia shiver and nipped at Moiraine's neck. "Give yourself to me." The older woman added as Alessia nodded. Her mind was nothing but mush now. She felt something slide inside of her as she moaned loudly. Her hips bucked against Moiraine, wanting to feel it more. The older woman didn't move. She kept her finger in place.
"Are you alright?" Moiraine asked into Alessia's ear as she nodded. "Can you take another?" Another nod. Alessia felt Moiraine add a second finger and pushed deeply. Alessia winced at the slight pain. Moiraine gave her a concerned look. Alessia looked into the blue eyes before kissing her deeply. Feeling a slow and gentle pace start. She was so gentle. She felt so wonderful. Alessia's cheeks were going to be the death of her now. She closed her eyes and moaned again. Moving her hips against Moiraine's fingers to push them deeper.
"Moiraine…. Please." Alessia moaned, begging for more. She wanted to feel all of her. The older woman trailed her body with kisses again before kissing her inner thigh.
"Look at me. I want to see those beautiful eyes." Moiraine spoke in a firm commanding voice. This seemed to have excited Alessia more as their eyes locked. Her own body betrayed her as she loudly moaned as Moiraine latched her tongue and lips against Alessia's sensitive spot right between. Her chest heaving as she was out of breath. She felt her body break into sweat. Grabbing the sheet in her hands as she made fists with her hands. Gripping the sheets tightly. She felt her hips rocking against Moiraine as their eyes were still locked. Alessia felt something in her chest beat rather fast. She could hear her heartbeat in her ears now. She felt pleasure hit her body starting from her chest down to her toes as they curled.
"Moiraine I think…ahhhh" She was cut off by a loud moan as her body tightened up as her core released several waves of pleasure. A woman in red was in her mind as this happened. It wasn't just the red, there was blue as well. She felt her first orgasm by another's doing. She saw stars as she was high. Moiraine kept her pace until she came down and relaxed. Alessia was blushing non stop as she felt Moiraine move over her body again. Kissing her deeply. She could taste herself upon the older woman's lips.
"I want to touch you." Alessia's first words came as she caught her breath. She heard a chuckle and then saw a smile. That smile. That genuine smile that made her melt. Moiraine cupped her cheek and caressed it before kissing Alessia again.
"I'm afraid once you touch me, that will be it. I won't last long." Moiraine spoke with a small smirk.
"Moiraine Sedai! Are you smirking?" Alessia asked as she grabbed Moiraine's waist and flipped them. She was now on top. Kissing Moiraine's neck softly before biting it. Hearing a moan escape Moiraine's lips. Alessia pulled back and looked worried.
"Don't stop. It feels good." Moiraine spoke as Alessia nodded. She went back to kissing the soft skin. Alessia smirked. She had an Aes Sedai under her control. She wanted to make this woman become undone by her doing. She grabbed Moiraine's breast before taking it into her mouth. Flicking her tongue as her free hand kneads the other one. Hearing Moiraine's breath go short as she mumbled.
"I'm sorry, what was that?" Alessia asked while smirking at the woman.
"Mouth on me. Now." Moiraine ordered. Alessia didn't need to be told twice. She kissed down to the inside of Moiraine's thigh before stopping. "What's wrong?" The older woman asked.
"I don't want to displease you." Alessia spoke softly. She saw a smile as their eyes met each other.
"Do what feels right." Moiraine spoke as Alessia nodded her head lightly. She leaned and kissed her spot. 'Oh!' Alessia thought. The sweet taste of Moiraine as she let her tongue slide inside. It was overwhelming from the heat and the woman's arousal was making her heat up again. Hearing the older woman moan as the hips met her face. She could feel Moiraine pulling her hair with moans. Alessia took this as a good thing. She let her tongue take control as it circled and flicked Moiraine's sensitive spot. She could feel the woman squirm under her.
"Alessia…please." Moiraine pleaded. She wanted to take her time and tease her. To map out her body. Moiraine was impatient as she grabbed Alessia's hand and moved it to her center. She took the hint. Knowing full well the older woman could take it, Alessia slipped two fingers in. She blushed on how easily they went in. Moiraine was so wet. 'So warm and sexy.' Alessia thought. She then felt the walls tighten around her fingers. Her eyes looked up, not daring to stop as she paced her fingers faster. Moiraine arched her back as her breaths were short.
"Les…sy!" Moiraine moaned loudly as Alessia felt Moiraine ride the waves of pleasure. She blushed at the nickname Moiraine had just given her. Feeling the older woman relax as she pulled her fingers out. Curiosity getting the better of her, she cleaned her own fingers. Moaning at the taste. She cleaned her fingers and once she was done she felt a little embarrassed. Moiraine was watching her with a smile. Alessia leaned over and placed a soft gentle kiss upon those lips that belonged to the older woman.
"You were amazing." Moiraine spoke while pulling Alessia into her arms.
"Mmm." Was all she could say. Resting her head on the older woman's shoulder and yawning lightly. She felt something light wrap and swirl around her body as she became sleepy.
"Rest well my dear." Moiraine whispered as Alessia had fallen asleep. Holding Moiraine close in her arms.
It didn't seem long as she heard a knock on the door and voices. Alessia mumbled while curling up. She reached over and looked up. Moiraine was already dressed. She pulled the covers up to cover herself.
"Don't be so modest dear. I've seen all of you." Moiraine spoke as she was leaning her hand on the back of the chair. Alessia stood up and staggered.
"Careful." Moiraine spoke as she grabbed Alessia and pulled her protectively into her arms. She blinked a few times and looked around. She was confused. All her senses were now heightened. She felt well rested and she felt something else. She looked at Moiraine with a confused look before she received a kiss from Moiraine. Alessia gasped. She could feel the woman in blue. She grabbed her clothes and quickly got dressed. It was now dawn. She frowned and felt her heart sting.
"I know it hurts." Moiraine spoke. Alessia was confused as she felt arms wrap around her waist and held her close. She could feel what Moiraine was feeling. The woman was sad. Alessia turned to face her. Cupping her cheeks before giving her a deep kiss.
"What happened?" Alessia asked. The last thing she remembered was that she had gotten close to Moiraine before passing out. The next thing she knew, she could feel Moiraine as the older woman could feel her. All her senses heightened as well.
"We are bonded my love." Moiraine answered her softly.