A/N: I quite enjoyed writing this one, and I think it's turned out to be one of my better works in the last few months.

Do hope you enjoy~


Heliobi Hunting Gone Wrong!

''Fyxestroll Garden, huh... been a while since we came here, right?''

''It's only been like two weeks since we came here, Little Gui.''

''Really? Wow... feels like a lifetime ago.''

Caelus hummed his agreement to that, eyes sweeping across the courtyard that formed the main entrance to Fyxestroll Garden. Memories of combating the Heliobi here, of fighting against Cirrus and chasing down rogue spirits, it was almost comical in hindsight even if the Heliobi had been a very real problem for many people.

Their return here wasn't for sentimentality's sake, though. Jing Yuan had contacted them and forwarded a message from the Ten Lords Commission; that several Heliobi had escaped containment and were in need of recapturing. With all other assets busy handling the fallout of the Ambrosial Arbor, it fell to them to do some good old fashioned ghost-hunting. Even if Huohuo was adamant, in her own cute way, about not calling them ghosts. Because ghosts weren't real.

But Heliobi were, apparently. Toe-mae-toes, to-mat-oes, he supposed.

Regardless, they had come back to capture the rogue Heliobi, equipped with newly-made gourds for capturing them along with a slightly-more-confident Huohuo to help them out. Slightly because although she'd gotten over her fear of losing Mr. Tail, she was still skittish, but he didn't mind. If anything he found that side of her endearingly cute, the urge to glomp her strong and the urge to feed her even more so.

Inhaling a deep breath Caelus let it back out steadily, his eyes drifting over to Sushang and Guinaifen as they chatted, mostly about the 'plan'. Or more succinctly, their lack of a plan. They'd been summoned so suddenly and spent so much of the trip catching up that none of them stopped to formulate an actual combat plan, which would probably end up as well as the last time that happened.

''Anyway!'' Guinaifen spoke up then, coughing to get everyone's attention. ''Let's split up gang and search for clues!''

''Seriously? You just wanted to say that catchphrase.'' Sushang crossed her arms. ''Plus, going alone sounds like a bad idea. You don't remember what happened last time that happened, do you?''

''It'll be fine.'' Guinaifen waved off. ''Hanya said in her letter that these Heliobi were skittish ones, right? Not aggressive ones. If we find them they'll be more likely to run away. Plus, we all have gourds this time, we can just suck 'em up if they try anything!''

''I don't know...''

''Oh c'mon, be overconfident for once in your life~''

''I'm pretty sure becoming overconfident is a badthing.''

Guinaifen pouted and looked over at him and Huohuo for support. ''Guys?''

Huohuo squirmed. ''U-Um... I guess it's okay? Maybe?''

All eyes turned to him then, and with a shrug Caelus obliged. ''Sure. Just don't blame me if half the island gets blown up.''

''...just, try not to do that.'' Guinaifen drawled, shaking her head. ''Alrighty then, guess that's that settled. Huohuo you head to the south-west part of the island, there's a lot more spirits there so you'll be best suited for it. Sushang you take the eastern side; there's a lot of high ground and your good eyesight will help a bunch. Caelus, you take the north-western section and I'll scour the places in-between the north-west and north-east. Should let us cover most of it, right?''

Caelus looked between Huohuo and Sushang who, despite her misgivings, nodded. ''Sound good.''

''Great!'' Guinaifen chirped. ''Ghost Hunting Squad, roll out!''

With a unified, if somewhat less enthusiastic cheer the squad split up.

Unaware of a Heliobi floating high above, watching them intently.

X-x-X

Considering the personality of their targets, it was only natural to assume one of their prime hiding spots would be in the reed garden.

Thus Caelus investigated there first. It had fond memories for him, mostly because it was where he and Huohuo got separated from Guinaifen – fondly remembered because they hadn't taken like twenty steps before losing one of their team members, something which Huohuo was still mortified over to this day. Funnily enough the garden wasn't even that large, just a few winding paths that led to a spare courtyard-esque room, but otherwise it was fairly desolate. Perfect for a Heliobi to hide in.

Treading across the cobblestone slabs he carefully peeked between the reeds, making an effort to be as quiet as possible as he searched. The low quiver of cicadas and occasional hoot of an owl made for a spooky ambience, but having faced down Phantylia a little background music wasn't going to scare him. However he couldn't deny he felt like something was off; the air too still, the lack of wind bothersome and making him feel a little uncomfortable, looking about-

When he saw a flash of red.

Spinning he summoned his bat and pointed it in the direction of the red, but there was nothing there.

Then on his left. He spun, but it was gone by the time his eyes caught up to it.

His right, his left, behind, ahead – he caught only glimpses of a fiery red orb, moving faster and faster to the point it was leaving behind after-images, his muscles tensing as he scrambled to grab the gourd, realising the pointlessness of trying to hit it with a bat-!

Then in a heartbeat the red Heliobi launched itself straight at him, impacting his chest with all the force of a baseball.

Caelus lurched backwards, staggering and falling back against the reeds, the tall stems bending but not breaking; ultimately holding him upright if slightly at an angle. His hair covered his eyes and for a moment he was limp, unmoving even. Then a twitch spasmed through his fingers, followed by several along his arms and then a slow, deep breath filled his chest; his heels digging into the cobblestone path as he hauled himself upright with unearthly ease.

And unseen by any, a cocky grin stretched across his lips.

Guinaifen could be found humming a merry tune as she walked along the wooden walkways in the northern section of Fyxestroll Garden.

In contrast to when the main Heliobi outbreak happened there was no guards or automatons around, their absence making the once-cosy walkway seem all the more eerie. The various scrolls or papers that Hanya brought along with her to do as they worked were gone too, leaving only a bunch of old, useless papers or trinkets, a thin layer of dust covering many surfaces despite the high winds that normally wound through the garden.

Perhaps out of sentimentality then she took to tidying it up. Nothing major, especially not while on duty, but she made a token effort to dust off the table that served as their main base and tidied things up a little. It worked, and with a smile she stepped back from the table to admire her handiwork, easily able to envision her three besties around the table plotting their next move. Good old times. As in, like two weeks ago.

Still, two weeks was a lot of time. Relatively speaking, anyway.

So enamoured by memories Guinaifen didn't immediately notice movement to her left. It was only when something bumped into a shelf and knocked several papers onto the floor that the performer snapped out of her reverie and whirred around, half-expecting to see a guilty Heliobi – only to find Caelus standing there, arms by his side and posture relaxed.

''Geez, you scared me then.'' Guinaifen laughed lightly. ''Also, aren't you supposed to be checking out the other section? Or did you finish already?''

'Caelus' just nodded, silent. Not that she really minded; he was always a quiet guy. Pretty handsome too, but she kept her mouth shut on that front, lest it lead to embarrassing situations. Glancing down she noted the old scrolls slowly unrolling and clicked her tongue, meandering over and bending forth to pick them up – unaware, in that moment, that it gave 'Caelus' a perfect look down her dress.

Hopping back to her feet Guinaifen hummed as she slotted the scrolls away. Her eyes though flitted to Caelus, only then noting that he was just... standing there. ''Hey uh... you good?''

A nod.

Something was off; her brow furrowing. ''You uh... don't seem like you are. You're not scared are yo- hymmph?!''

Abruptly he grabbed her arm, yanked her close – and then the next thing Guinaifen knew he was kissing her. It shut her brain down for a solid second, startled by the sensation of his lips against her own, his other hand coming to hold her lower back. A shiver danced along her skin and she uncertainty began to reciprocate, her heart pounding a million miles a minute as he turned them; slowly pushing her up against the pillar behind her as they broke off the kiss.

''C... Caelus, why did you...'' Guinaifen fumbled for words, her face hot.

Yet that uneasy feeling from before came back. Even after she got kissed by a cute guy something unnerving tickled her senses, like a sixth sense that warned this wasn't as romantic as it seemed. An instinct proven right as 'Caelus' grinned, the expression distinctly out of character for a guy like him – when he closed the distance and buried his face in her neck, kissing it ravenously. It made her squeak, a jolt rushing up her spine as his lips grazed over her jugular and smooched it aplenty, his hands dropping low and grabbing her ass in a firm, audacious grip.

''H-Hey! This isn't the place for- nn!''

A suckle on her neck marked her with a hickey, Guinaifen realised with a shudder, one hand feebly pushing on his chest. ''C-Caelus, what's gotten into you?!''

Sure it was hot but his behaviour was so out of the ordinary she could only feel worried. To that end she gave him a firmer shove, enough to see his face – and her breath hitched in her throat as she say his eyes. His softly-glowing, carmine irises. Red as the shell of certain Heliobi and with the esoteric aura to match.

''You're possessed...'' She realised aloud.

''Only now noticed it huh?'' 'Caelus' spoke up then, making her flinch at his warbled voice, like his voice was coming through a wall of water. ''Don't look so scared GuiGui, I'm just taking the chance to appreciate you a lot more, that's all.''

''H-Hey!'' Snapping out of her startled state Guinaifen regained some moxie. ''Get out of him right this instant you- mmph?!''

Her gusto withered the second his lips met hers in a kiss. However unlike last time she didn't melt into it but fought back, her hands pushing on his chest and a knee shoving against his thigh, but Caelus was strong – and the Heliobi possessing him had only augmented that strength. Even with both hands on her ass he was able to pin her against the pillar, her lips breaking away from his only for him to force them back together, muffling her half-formed cry for help as he dominated her.

''Just give in.'' 'Caelus' whispered then – and Guinaifen gasped as he slapped her ass. ''I won't hurt you, GuiGui, I just want to show you how hot I think you are~''

The words were spoken and intoned in a way so unlike Caelus, but the content... almost sounded like him? He was all about protecting others, and while he'd never confessed to her or anything, she wasn't an idiot, she could see the peeks he sent her way from time to time. She liked to think she was attractive and wasn't ashamed about turning heads, so it wasn't impossible Caelus did find her attractive...

So was it possible the Heliobi was just augmenting his desires, rather than outright controlling him?

Alas she didn't get an answer before he was kissing her again. She groaned, wrestling against his grip and managing to get one arm free, running a half-step away – only to yelp when he yanked her back by her hips, his crotch pressing against her ass. A fact that allowed her to feel his prominent hardness, the thought bringing a dark blush to the performer's cheeks. One fuelled further when she heard his belt rattle loose of its own accord and his pants unzip, allowing his erection to slide between her ass cheeks.

'He's big.' Guinaifen couldn't help but think, grunting as she tried to squirm away from him. 'No good, crap...!'

The hands on her hips went up to breasts, grabbing them through her dress as Caelus chuckled right into her ear. ''I've always found you so irresistibly hot, you know? Your long legs, that killer figure, your genki attitude and positivity – makes me wanna just strip you naked and do all sorts of things to you.''

''Don't you dare.'' Guinaifen growled and stomped on his foot, but annoying it didn't do anything. Damn men's boots. ''Get out of Caelus right now!''

''Nah.'' A kiss touched her nape, making her shudder. ''You want this, don't lie. I want it too you know – having you in my arms, feeling you squirm, it makes me wanna hold you tight and fuck you till you can't walk straight~''

The mental image was one that made her gulp, but she still resisted. ''L-Like heck I'll let that happen!''

''Do you have a choice is the question.'' 'Caelus' drawled, his right hand running down her front and going under her dress – and Guinaifen whined as he hooked a thumb into her pantyhose, peeling them down. ''Ssh, I won't hurt you.''

''That's not my worry right- nn~!''

His hand was in her underwear. She staggered, biting her bottom lip and shivering as his fingers – thicker than her own – brushed down her sex and along her slit, teasing her... and making her realise how wet she was right now. A fact 'Caelus' learned too.

''Hmhm, for being so against this, you're absolutely dripping down here you know?'' 'Caelus' purred into her ear, nibbling on it. ''I've only touched you a little bit and you're soaked. Maybe you like it when guys dominate you? Or maybe you have a thing for being cornered and restrained~?''

''L-Like hell I d-do...'' Stutters infiltrated her speech, her lips soon pursing as his fingers ran along her clit. ''N-No, don't...''

''You're so beautiful.'' He breathed then, and she groaned as his tongue stroked her nape. ''A bombshell. A model. The type of girl any guy would be lucky to have. I've wanted you for so long too, you know? Had dreams about it, even. Taking you to my room, stripping these incessant clothes off, feeling you up...''

His fingers curled, and Guinaifen gasped as they penetrated her; making her knees press together as she hunched forth, his husky words cooed into her ear still. ''Mm, I've wanted to see you on your knees sucking my cock for who knows how long. Those perfect lips of yours around my dick, little tears in your eyes as you throat me, your wet gags as you choke on it like a good girl...''

She could imagine it. With his fingers thrusting inside of her she could imagine them as her own, down on her knees as she sucked him off. She'd had a wet dream about it once, even, though frustratingly it had ended before it got to the good part.

''Opening your legs, eating you out~'' His tongue was back like a long brushstroke on her nape. ''Such a nice pussy you've got here you know? I could lay there and make you cum so many times with just my tongue – and those thighs woman, I want them open so I can kiss and nibble on them all day. I want to see them shake with fatigue by the time I'm done with you.''

''No, I...'' Her resistance was crumbling as his fingers, soaked in her juices, played with her pussy. ''Like heck I'd...''

A moan escaped her as he scissored his fingers within her, the sensation making her tremble hard, her breathing sharp. He chuckled into her nape and she realised peripherally that she wasn't even fighting back against him anymore; just a token tug of her arm at best. His cock throbbed against her ass as he rocked his hips and her womanhood ached with such need, one that could only be quenched by his shaft, but she couldn't. It wasn't really Caelus, it was just his possessed body...

...but she wanted him too. Shamefully so, but she couldn't hide from the truth any more. She wanted that Trailblazer dick.

Thus when 'Caelus' pulled his fingers out of her she didn't protest, a needy whimper escaping Guinaifen as she felt his cock-head slide down her ass, the tip soon resting against her dripping opening, her whole body shaking – and then he was inside of her. The penetration made her cry out but he clasped a hand over her mouth, his other hand holding her stomach as he pulled her back against him, keeping her close as he sheathed inch after inch of his cock into her.

He opened her up. Stretched her out. Filled her in ways that her fingers never could. Her eyes felt like they went cross-eyed for a moment and she could only whine in a mix of shame and pure, unbridled pleasure as her possessed bud claimed her first time, his big dick filling her up as she pushed her ass back towards him, impaling herself on his cock. Just having it inside was enough to make her legs quake, his hands keeping her steady as he started rocking his hips.

''That's a good GuiGui.'' He chuckled into her ear. ''You love it don't you~?''

''S-Shut it...'' Guinaifen groaned back, her words partially muffled by her hand.

A chuckle was her answer, and her cheeks burned as his hands shifted to her biceps, pulling her torso back as he buried himself inside of her, the fullness knocking the air out of her. It was hard to catch her breath though as he eagerly began to pump into her, his groin clapping against her ass and his shaft scraping her insides with every thrust. There was no pain though, her wetness only helping with that as he practically plunged into her.

Some part of her wanted to act like it was nothing. Like this was something she could handle with a cocky grin and cheeky wink. But after having his fingers inside of her, of having him whisper so many lewd things into her ear and manhandle her, she was ashamed to admit she was putty in his hands – able to only moan and take it as he pounded her from behind, the repeated claps against her ass embarrassingly loud, yet at least nobody was around to hear it.

''Hnf, you're tightening up so nicely.'' 'Caelus' grunted huskily into her ear.

Guinaifen just moaned back, back forced into an arch as he pulled on her biceps more, his weight crashing into her from behind ruthlessly and slamming his girth into her depths. It was addictive, his cock scraping spots her own digits never could and turning her mind into mush, Her pantyhose slid further down her legs and she shivered as a cold wind blew by her legs, yet her botherment lasted only a moment before pleasure overtook her mind once more.

His right hand left her biceps then but came back a second later; clutching at her ponytail and pulling it back. Guinaifen cried out – until the sound was silenced, his lips mashing against hers in an over-the-shoulder kiss, one so impassioned it left her moaning dumbly into it, her voice staggering each time he slammed into her drooling pussy and left her insides aching with how full they felt.

''Cum for me GuiGui. Do it.''

Guinaifen whined back, eyes screwing shut even as he mashed his lips onto hers, his cock slamming into her tingling sex without relent, pushing her towards her inevitable climax, her thighs trembling with the sheer anticipation – and then she peaked, a firecracker of pleasure erupting inside of her as she cried out, legs buckling and senseless pushing herself back onto his cock.

She was rewarded a split-second later as thick, profuse gushes of warmth filled her. She gasped, realising he was cumming too, but hands on her hips stopped her from pulling away – a startled sort of moan escaping the performer as she was creampied, torn between loving it and wanting to stop him before he got her pregnant. Too late though, she dimly mused as he pressed himself against her ass roughly, his liquid warmth pouring itself into her innermost parts, leaving her groin feeling so blissfully hot.

''Dang it...'' Guinaifen feebly moaned out.

'Caelus' just chuckled and pulled out, the sudden absence of both his cock and the hands on her hips leaving Guinaifen floundering, and then falling – moaning as she landed in a fatigued, thoroughly-fucked heap.

'Caelus' was already gone though, moving onto his next target.

X-x-X

Sushang wasn't sure about the whole 'splitting-up' thing.

For one it reeked of bad news if one of them encountered a Heliobi that wouldn't just roll over and be sealed. In fact out of the four of them only Huohuo was able to really resist them, whilst the rest of them couldn't. And if one of them was to be possessed and attack, then Huohuo would hardly be able to protect herself, and without her sealing the Heliobi would be much harder.

Sighing the brunette swordswoman walked up onto the open-air shrine that overlooked Fyxestroll Garden. It was almost strange to think that this had once been such a happy and merry place, but then again they rarely saw it during the daytime, to say nothing of the heavy aura that the numerous negative spirits had generated. Maybe with time it'd go back to normal, maybe not. Still, even in its gloomy state it was still pretty.

A snapping twig behind her made her tense and turn, only to immediately relax as a familiar face came into view. ''Oh, hey Caelus. I'm guessing you've checked out your area now?''

A nod and smile.

Sushang hummed, idly scanning the surroundings. She looked for Guinaifen but she couldn't see her – odd, last time she checked she could see her bestie down below. Heck, she waved and got one back. She was probably just behind one of the screens or something, most likely; Caelus would've seen something on his way over after all.

Actually, that raised a good point... ''Say, why didn't you stick with Guinaifen and help her out?''

No answer.

''Caelus?'' Instincts, long-honed from battle, made Sushang turn with a frown.

''Heh.'' The warped noise made her tense, alarm filling her veins as she laid eyes on Caelus; his head lifting enough for her to see his glowing carmine eyes. ''She's had her fun already.''

'Crap! I knew we shouldn't have split up!' Sushang cried out in her mind even as she drew her sword. 'Gonna have to knock you out. Sorry 'bout this, Cae-!'

Sushang took no more than one step, however, before she suddenly found herself immobilised. Her muscles practically locked up, her whole body went stiff, and when she tried to move she could only squirm slightly and no more. Her attention though darted to the imposter in front of her, alarm rising as he got within arm's length of her, his lips broadening into a cocky smirk so unlike the Caelus she knew.

''Sushang, Sushang, Sushang.'' 'Caelus' drawled amusedly, one hand reaching out and grasping her sword – and despite her best efforts he lifted it out of her hand, tossing it to one side. ''Always so quick to rush headlong into danger. Look where that's gotten you, eh?''

''Q-Quit with the arrogant spiel, you damn Heliobi!'' Sushang barked, grunting as she tried to move – but dammit it was like she was stuck in a spider's web on all sides, unable to move. ''What the heck is this?! And let go of Caelus too!''

''I don't think I will. As for what you're stuck in...'' With an amused smirk he snapped his fingers.

An instant later a network of faint, flame-like threads manifested all around her – no, they became visible to her. They looked almost as if they were made from luminous green flames but were as solid as steel cables, barely even bending as she thrashed in her holds, paralysed by the wires that wound under or around her limbs and stomach, leaving just enough room for her chest to expand with each breath but little else.

''Like a fly into a spider's web.'' Caelus remarked mirthfully, walking through the flame-like threads with ease; the threads themselves seeming to ripple like water as he passed through them. ''Don't worry thought, I don't plan on hurting you.''

''Oh yeah? And what do you plan on doing?'' Sushang tried to buy time.

''Claiming you as my lover, of course.''

''Oh haha sure bud- wait what?!'' Sushang got whiplash with how fast she looked his way.

A laugh escaped Caelus, joined by a broad grin. ''What's with that surprised look? You're a beautiful girl Sushang, and one that I've had my eye on for a while now.''

Sushang's face burned at the sudden compliments, spluttering. ''Y-Your tricks won't fool me!''

''You wound me, truly.'' 'Caelus' drawled, a snap of his fingers lifting Sushang up, her yelp only serving to make him chuckle ''If you insist on being dense, well, I'll just have to prove my love to you, won't I?''

With that same self-assuredness 'Caelus' reached out and grabbed the front of her blouse – and ripped it open.

Sushang squeaked, arms jerking to cover her exposed bust to no avail, her rosy cheeks darkening as they were exposed alongside her purple bra. Alas that bra soon found itself unclipped from the front and peeled open, allowing Caelus to get a generous eyeful of her bare breasts, perky and plump as they were. He cooed at the sight of them, his gentle palms cupping both tits and giving them a slow, emphatic squeeze, sending shivers running across Sushang's skin.

''H-Hey! Don't just- mn...!''

A flick of her nipples deprived her of words, the strangled noise that escaped her the best she could do. 'Caelus' for his part just chuckled and released her right breast – only to give it a slap, making her gasp. He kneaded it better but the faint sting remained, simmering across her skin and making her squirm about, indignation on her face as he so crassly fondled her despite her protests, spluttered though they may be.

''What's with that look? It's only natural to appreciate every inch of one's lover, no?'' 'Caelus' remarked mirthfully, leaning down. ''With both one's hands, and mouth.''

Then her left nipple was in his mouth. The humid warmth made her gasp, then whimper; her thighs quaking as he suckled on her tit. The sensation was weird but not in a bad way, doubly so as he groped her tit while he sucked it, the combination of feelings leaving her panting hard. Desperately her eyes flitted about but she couldn't see any way of escaping, especially with her suspended at least a foot above the ground – any escape would be noticed before she got her footing, let alone got away.

His lips popped off of her nipple then and he swapped over to her other nipple, his tongue lashing across the pinkish bud. He didn't forget about her left nipple though and pinched it between two fingers, rolling it about or tweaking it in ways that left her whimpering, struggling in vain to endure his perverse touch. Yet she couldn't deny the pleasure that simmered beneath the skin, her lips pursing as she tried to deny how good it felt.

Mercifully then he popped his lips off and, one grope later, let go of her boobs.

''Hnf, finally...'' She muttered. ''Happy? Now let me go!''

''We're not finished, dear Sushang.'' 'Caelus' remarked with a wicked smile, snapping his fingers.

The gesture instantly made her be hauled up further, a yelp escaping her as she was left several feet above the ground – and her face burned as he reached up her skirt and grabbed her panties. Despite her spluttering protests her possessed friend easily managed to pull them down and over her feet, going a step further to throw them over the side, sending them into the cloudy abyss far below. Alas stealing her underwear wasn't his only goal as he spread her restrained legs apart, cooing as he looked up her dress at her pussy.

''H-Hey! Stop it you, y-you pervert!'' Sushang squawked, trying to close her legs, but he opened them with ease.

Rather than reply to her squawk though 'Caelus' moved between them – and Sushang squeaked as a tongue lashed along her sex. It was a gentle lick but left her nether lips tingling, her pussy already a little wet from the foreplay and only enticing 'Caelus' further; his tongue earnestly dragging up her womanhood and drinking up her sticky nectar, lapping at her honeypot with a devotion that left her quivering in her restraints, moans forced out of her throat in an unsteady stream.

His hands glided along her thighs as he worked, squeezing and groping at her flesh, appreciating not just the squishiness but the toned muscles that laid beneath; evidence of her long and hard training to become a Cloud Knight. His fingers traced every muscle as he squeezed them, from behind her knees all the way to her ass, his firm gropes making Sushang groan in embarrassment and squirm, unable to wrestle herself free.

A yelp escaped her as he smacked her ass though. ''H-Hey!''

'Caelus' chuckled, the act preluding the tongue that teased her clit, knocking the air out of Sushang and leaving her whimpering; pleasure squirming its way through her loins as he teased the little bundle of nerves, the tip of his tongue prodding it before swirling her clit, denying her the gratification for as long as possible before finally stroking the nub, sending a jolt right through her groin and leaving her toes curled tight, her whole body taut from the euphoria.

With her own fingers being her only past experience having a guy eat her out was an entirely new sensation, one that left Sushang quaking. Just breathing was a challenge and it was all she could do to endure her possessed friend's tongue, her mind light as she lolled her head back and stared at the ceiling overhead. In her periphery she could see his head between her legs, her skirt failing to hide his head entirely as he worked his tongue, the salacious licks only becoming more adventurous and leaving her pussy aching.

''Ah, you can't...'' Feebly she protested.

Which was when he brought his hand in close, two fingers teasing her opening before he penetrated her with them. Sushang cried out softly as she felt them invade her, thicker than her own as they scissored apart and pressed against her insides, the sensation made electric when he sucked on her clit. Her thighs quaked and she was aware of how wet she was, shame squirming up her throat as he made her this way so easily.

His fingers took centre-stage then as he worked her up more – two fingers stirring about inside her while his thumb rubbed her clit, teasing it in combination with his lapping tongue. A tongue that withdrew periodically just so he could kiss her inner-thighs, the occasional suck marking her legs with hickeys, always high up enough that her skirt would hide it when she walked. But a prying eye too keen would see them, and know someone went down on her.

'Why do I care about that now?! I have bigger issues to deal with right-'

A thought left incomplete as Caelus sucked on her clit again, a cry escaping her. She was getting close. ''S-Stop, please, I can't take it...!''

''Oho?'' Mercifully his talented mouth pulled away from her sex, but his fingers remained; working up her insides even as she whined. ''So you don't wanna cum, is that it?''

The question froze her thoughts. Did she want to cum? The first answer was no, she didn't, she wanted him to stop and for the Heliobi possessing him to turn back to normal. But the idea of stopping now, as her insides ached and with how soaked she was... no, she didn't want to stop. She wanted the climatic high he'd been working her up towards, even if it meant cumming from her possessed friend's tongue. Right or wrong she didn't know; she just wanted to cum. Nothing else mattered.

So it was borderline tragic when he pulled his fingers out, humming amusedly as he dried them on his shirt. ''Well then, I'll leave you to it.''

''Y-You can't possibly just leave me like this?!'' Sushang cried out in disbelief.

''Can and will.'' Was her captor's smug answer.

Sushang whimpered, breathing hard. ''Please don't, I... let me finish, at least...''

It was humiliating, basically prostrating herself before an enemy just so she could get off, but she wasn't thinking straight anymore – she wanted, nay, needed to cum. The idea of being left alone to quietly calm down was almost torturous in comparison.

The sound of a belt coming undone and a zipper buzzing down snapped her out of her thoughts, her eyes flitting south to his crotch and witnessing his clothes unzip themselves, no hand movements necessary. His smirk broadened and he stepped closer to her, the thin threads restraining her lowering her down until he was stood between her legs – and Sushang felt her loins quiver as his dick rested against her sex. He wasn't huge. Above average at best, by her guess. But by Lan did she want it inside of her.

A desire fed as he grasped the base of his cock and rocked his hips, deliberately rubbing his swollen tip along her pussy. Sushang whimpered pitifully, edged so terribly she might well cry if she came without having him inside of her, his cock literally pressing against her sex but not penetrating her. She could feel it; the bulbous head sliding up past her clit, touching her petals or resting against her opening, poised to claim her first time. But he didn't. He just dipped his tip in the tiniest bit before grinding his cock past her opening, pushing her to the edge.

''Please, please, I'm so close just give me this-!''

His tip dipped in – and her orgasm hit. A sudden, rapid build-up of anticipation that shot through her, her muscles drawing taut as she desperately, desperately tried to stop it, not wanting to cum yet, not wanting a half-hearted orgasm, her rapid gasps leaving her light-headed as the first stroke of orgasm hit-!

And then his cock penetrated her. Lubed by her nectar he slid into her womanhood like a key into a lock, hilting in her depths – and with a scream Sushang orgasmed. The single most intense orgasm of her life ripped through her, spasms jerking through her muscles and her mind utterly purged of thought, the only thing registering in her mind being the cock buried deep inside of her pussy, her insides clenching around his girth as she thrashed.

A small eternity passed before any semblance of rationality returned to Sushang, the intense spasms still shaking her muscles and leaving her gasping for breath, her eyes open but unseeing. Clarity came back to her though bit by bit and she blinked away the spots in her vision, lowering her gaze down to the possessed guy before her, unable to muster any words for the pleasure he made her feel.

''T-That- AH~!''

His cock pulled partway out – and then slammed back in. The sudden thrust against her hypersensitive insides made Sushang throw her head back but it was just the first of many thrusts, a string of breathless gasps escaping the swordswoman as he slammed his girth into her quivering, clenching depths, her eyes wide as she felt him plunge into her sopping depths without relent, pistoning into her like she was little more than a sex toy.

Yet she could do nothing but take it. Crying out as her possessed friend held her hips and rammed between her legs, burying his cock into her with such force it felt like he was knocking on her stomach. Though she didn't have much to compare him to he still felt big inside of her, opening her up in ways her own fingers never could and leaving her spasming in her etheric restraints, gasping for mercy as he slotted his cock into her dripping sex.

''W-Wait, please, g-give me a sec- hng~!''

He didn't. With a cocky smirk so unlike the Caelus she knew he shifted his hands down to her thighs, holding them tight. Her heels bobbed on either side of him and as his cock scraped a spot deep inside of her she could only cry out; eyes scrunching shut as he just didn't stop. It had it impossible to think let alone formulate a plan, her mind mush whilst her insides felt terribly similar, stirred up by his throbbing dick.

His right hand left her thigh then and grabbed ahold of her breast; the quick grab leading to a slow knead that left her biting her bottom lip; feebly moaning through pursed lips. Lips that parted as he gave her tit a slap, her cry short – and then cut off as he mashed his mouth unto hers. Though she put up a token resistance Sushang couldn't fight back against both him and the pleasure, her struggles quickly ceasing as she just let him kiss her, instinctively reciprocating a little.

''Hmhm, that's it.'' 'Caelus' chuckled against her lips. ''Don't worry about the small details, just enjoy the moment~''

Sushang mewled but couldn't find it in herself to fight back, her body on fire in the best way possible. Her insides quaked every time his cock scraped across her insides and the only blessing was that she wasn't standing, otherwise her legs would've given out long ago. His relentless pace only reinforced that; his tip banging up against her innermost parts and leaving her loins clamping down on his cock to no avail, his strong grip on her only coercing her into submission more-!

When she came for the second time. It hit suddenly, taking her off-guard, a trembling gasp escaping her that built into a shrill squeal; thrashing in her bindings as he made her cum a second time. Yet he didn't stop even as he pounded her, as he fucked her, he kept slamming between her petals and into her depths, stirring her up in ways that made her feel like she was going to break, her head shaking in a desperate, wordless bid to make him slow down.

''Wait, p-plea- hya~!''

Another ass-smack made her cry out, her toes curling as she felt him throb against her insides, the knowledge of what was coming entirely forgotten as she came mid-fuck.

Until with a growl 'Caelus' slammed into her, his tip kissing her depths – and a torrent of cum flooded her depths. The sensation coupled with the shocking realisation pushed Sushang over the edge of a third orgasm, this one smaller than the two prior but no less intense as she convulsed, nearly faint as unimaginable pleasure drew her muscles taut and wiped her mind of any shred of coherence, leaving her milking his cock with sharp, rasping breaths as his baby batter filled her up.

'Mom's gonna be so mad...'

That was the last thought Sushang had before, overwhelmed from so many orgasms, she passed out.

X-x-X

Huohuo wasn't what you'd call a 'confident person'.

Quite the opposite, frankly. Her own shadow was enough to scare her let alone a Heliobi, and it was perhaps unsurprising then that walking through what amounted to a graveyard all by herself wasn't exactly fun by her standards. Even after everything that had gone on against Cirrus and his fellow Heliobi she couldn't shake off her fear entirely, and hunting for potentially-dangerous Heliobi was enough to make her whimper and shuffle as she walked.

Mr. Tail didn't bother coming out to scold her. Whether that was related to him mellowing out a little or just not bothering, she didn't know, but she was glad – last thing she needed was him yelling at her to get a move on. Plus, it was important to look under every stone, right? And check every bush twice, and huddle in the corner whimpering for five minutes to be extra sure nothing was hiding nearby. Right? Right.

Just then as she stood amongst the rocky ravine she heard a noise behind her, like a stone kicked across a hard surface.

''H-Hello?!'' Huohuo squeaked out, whirring around... but nobody was there. ''P-Phew... just my imagination.''

A hand touched her shoulder and she shrieked, falling onto her front and scrambling onto her back, eyes up – and only when she saw a familiar coat did she relax, the tension evaporating out of her with a deep, relieved sigh.

''Haahn~ Don't scare me like that, please...'' Huohuo sat up. ''Uu... I got dirt all over my uniform again...''

No reply came. The unusual silence made the hairs on her neck stand up and she looked up... and only then took notice of his glowing eyes. Possession.

''You're not terribly sharp, are you, Huohuo?'' 'Caelus' grinned broadly.

The expression looked so foreign on the boy's normally-relaxed visage that it made her whimper in fear, scrambling to her feet – only to yelp as two things were thrown at her, rattling as they landed at her feet. She dared to take her eyes off of her opponent – and almost wished she didn't.

''T-These are...!''

A red staff and a longsword. Guinaifen and Sushang's signature weapons.

''They've already had a taste of me, Huohuo.'' 'Caelus' remarked with a chuckle, his warped voice making it echo. ''Or should I say, I had a taste of them? Sushang was quite delicious you know.''

''Y-You ate their souls?!'' Huohuo's paw-printed eyes widened greatly, pinprick tears already forming.

'Caelus', however, just snorted. ''Of course not Huohuo, I wouldn't hurt them. Just like I won't hurt you – not much, anyway. You've always been so terribly squishy...''

He began to step towards her, one foot placed before the other with subtle, unnatural grace, making her squeak and stumble backwards.

''That cute face of yours, your weak disposition...'' 'Caelus' drawled in a tone rich with mirth. ''How easily I could pick you up and whisk you away, how much I've wanted to take you in my arms and squeeze you tightly...''

Huohuo swallowed as she backed up, only to squeak as her heel caught a rock, nearly sending her onto her ass. ''S-Stop! Don't come any closer, I-I mean it!''

''Or what?'' He tilted his head and stepped closer, arching his back with the motion – his grin predatory, like a cat that caught the canary. ''You'll summon Mr. Tail, am I right?''

Relief filled her. ''Y-Yeah! I will – Mr. Tail, come out!''

Silence.

''M-Mr. Tail...?'' Huohuo dared glance back at her tail, unsure.

A hand touched it a second later and she gasped, eyes forwards – only to realised the possessed Caelus had crossed the distance in that time, his body so close she could smell the sweat clinging to him, as if evidence of the effort used on her friends. ''He won't be helping you. Sealing another Heliobus isn't trivial... but with him already trapped in that bushy tail of yours, it's easy for me to just seal him in extra tight, you know?''

Huohuo stumbled back but 'Caelus' was faster, one hand grabbing a handful of her hair and making her cry out, startled as he pulled her close. A forceful shove pushed her to her knees and Huohuo scratched at his hand, bleating pitifully as she tried to free herself. Such attempts became secondary in her mind, however, as his belt came loose and his pants unzipped moments later – allowing a rock-hard cock to spring out, bopping her on the nose.

''W-What is- guhk?!''

Without warning she was yanked forth, his cock-head brushing between her lips right before it plunged down her throat. The sudden, forceful deep-throat made her gag, spluttering momentarily and pulling back, shocked – only for the possessed Caelus to yank her forwards, moaning approvingly as he forced her head into his crotch. She resisted mightily, swatting at his hand and wailing for mercy, but his hold on her was domineering, refusing to allow her to retreat.

''That's it Huohuo, use that nice little mouth of yours.'' 'Caelus' purred, his other hand grabbing onto her hair as he angled her better, enabling him to slam his cock down her gullet – unheeding of her wet, rasping gargle. ''Haah... you look so pretty when you're choking on my dick. I want to take a picture, even, to remember your teary-eyed face.''

Huohuo couldn't answer even if she wanted to; left spluttering by the cock down her throat. She managed to pull back long enough to gasp in a breath but an instant later he pulled her in, burying his cock back down her gullet and forcing her to gargle on his shaft. It was big. Maybe not for humans but for someone as small as her having his dick down her throat was too much, her small mouth stuffed and her throat feeling stretched by his dick – the sensation worse than the time she choked on a sausage.

Because at least then she could spit it back out. Any attempts of doing the same though were met with only harder hair-pulls, yanking her in close and forcing her nose-deep into his crotch, the scent of sweat and musk acutely apparent with her heightened Foxian senses. It made something in her loins ache; a deep, primal quiver that left her whining around his cock as she was ruthlessly face-fucked, her mouth used for his pleasure and his pleasure alone.

When he let go. Huohuo didn't think twice and pulled back, gasping in a much-needed breath and coughing on her own spit, some of it dribbling down her chin. 'Caelus' relinquished his hold on her hair and she scrambled away from him, eyes wide with fear as she got to her feet and backed away, shocked by his behaviour.

''Oh? Don't be like that. I'm not done with you yet.'' 'Caelus' cooed and marched closer.

Huohuo made to back up... but she couldn't. Not because of a wall nor a cliff, but because she simply couldn't – and it was only when she focused her senses, honed from years of hunting Heliobi and other spirits, that she perceived them. Thin, wire-line threads that criss-crossed over her form and through the air like a network of spiderwebs, their mere contact with her skin freezing her solid like a pseudo-toxin paralytic.

Allowing 'Caelus' to walk right up to her, his hand reaching out and index finger extending... before with a finger-snap, the threads heated up.

And then in an instant, her clothes were incinerated to ashes. From her hat to her sleeves to her socks; nothing material was spared, not even her pitiful flag she used as a standard.

''Eep-!'' Huohuo made to cover her exposed chest but her arms wouldn't moved; her whole face growing scarlet as she was left standing nude before him, unable to even close her legs to preserve some semblance of modesty.

A fact 'Caelus' appreciated greatly, a croon escaping the possessed Trailblazer as he put his index finger on her chin. She whimpered, fearfully meeting his eyes and shivering as he ran that digit down her front, pressing it into her throat and then down her collarbone. It went further still, sliding between her small breasts and slowing as if tempted to cop a feel, only to travel further south. Her body quivered as he traced a line down her stomach, her belly taut with fear, until at last his finger came to rest over her groin.

Over where her womb was, some tiny part of her mind supplied.

''You're so very breedable, Huohuo.'' 'Caelus' remarked in a soft, almost-soothing coo. ''You have no idea how many times I've wanted to pin you down and have my way with you, to absolutely ruin you and cuddle with you afterwards, to break you and put you back together again.''

Huohuo's breathing hastened. ''B-Breedable...?''

''You don't think I ruined your clothes just to scare you, did you?'' His pitch shifted as he laughed, alternating between masculine and feminine. ''I want you Huohuo. And unless you can escape from me, I'm having you~''

''H-Hiii!'' Huohuo bleated, trembling.

Something that made him chuckle and snap his fingers, causing the restraints to vanish. ''Run then, little lamb. See how far you can get without anyone to help you~''

The possessed Caelus stepped to one side, blocking the route back to the main square but leaving the route through to the more landscaped area open – and so Huohuo took it, running as fast as her legs would let her. The wind brushed over her naked form and slowed her down, her arms covering herself, but with nobody around she supposed there was no point – especially as she heard the possessed Caelus count down from ten. Each spoken number, enunciated slowly and with sadistic glee, made her heart palpitate in her chest; her bare feet treading across the flimsy bridge as she ran past one of the sealing towers.

''Zero.''

The call echoed and a chill danced up her spine, her breathing hard as she ran into the reed maze, her face hot as she crouched down and waited. She couldn't run forever and he was faster, so this was the safest place to stop, or so she told herself. But what about Guinaifen and Sushang? Where were they – and were they really okay?

Such thoughts perished as she heard footsteps near. She clasped both hands over her mouth and held her breath, body tense as a coiled spring as the footsteps neared... and slowed. His boots touched down heavily with each step and she dared tilt her head, peeking through the reeds on her left, down along the path she'd just come. Should she try and hide in the water? No, the noise would give her away, and she didn't know how deep it was. To say nothing of the fact of how gross it'd be.

Another heavy footstep made her tail stand on end, and then she saw him – slow strides carrying him in her direction. He didn't seem to know she was there though, his head on a swivel and a smaller smile on his lips, as if amused but not knowing where she was. She could use that to her advantage; if she hid in the shadows maybe she could slip by him and run for the Starskiff-

''Boo.''

The finger booping her nose made Huohuo shriek and scramble backwards, wide eyes staring up at the young man that had suddenly dashed in front of her, his grin and glowing irises making him appear all the more frightful in that moment.

Left him no other option Huohuo scrambled around and made a break for it, running into the small separate room with the gong mirror. If she could just find some boxes she could use them to climb over the wall and make a break for it-!

When another rock got caught on her foot. Without a shoe to shield her foot it hurt more than normal and she yelped, floundering before falling onto her front – and then he was upon her. Hands grabbing her wrists and pinning them to the cold ground, his body pressing hers down to the ground and his rock-hard cock between her ass cheeks, grinding against her in ways that made her whimper in fear, squirming feebly as she tried to free herself like a lamb caught by a wolf.

'Caelus' chuckled against the back of her head and loosened his hold, allowing her to scramble ahead, only to squeal as he his tongue dragged itself down her back. The sensation was foreign and left her floundering – only to yelp as he grabbed her thighs and flipped her over, exposing her naked self to him. Not a second later his face was in her chest, kissing over her breasts and then down her tummy, the occasional lick thrown in that made her gasp, both hands feebly pushing his head away, her strength waning.

''A-Ah~''

A lick to her sex made her flinch, the sensation entirely novel. Something that 'Caelus' seemed to realise as he grinned at her, his tongue lashing up her slit with renewed enthusiasm, eating her out without shame. The pleasure it shot through her left her weak, a feeble moan tumbling from Huohuo's lips as he had his sway with her – his lips soon leaving her thighs just so he could kiss and suck on her thighs, marking them with a hickey or two as if to make sure she knew who she belonged to.

Only to spring back up, dragging his tongue up her taut tummy all the way to her breastbone; his tongue leaving only then as he got on top of her, grinning. Huohuo whimpered but couldn't find it in her to shake her head no – not least because of the aching heat between her legs, so foreign yet so needy she couldn't deny it. Something that perhaps contributed to her lack of resistance as he flipped her onto onto her front once more, her knees digging into the hard ground and leaving her ass up and head down.

''C-Caelus, please, come to your senses...!'' Huohuo pled desperately, whimpering as his tip, lubed with her spit, rubbed up her virgin slit. ''T-This isn't you!''

''You say that.'' 'Caelus' purred, his breath hot on her nape-

''But you actually want this, don't you~?''

Huohuo wanted to deny, to squeak out a denial, but her loins quivered. A deep, aching need for attention that she doubted she herself could give – and Caelus was right there, his manhood pressing against her privates with such undeniable want, the little twitches that reverberated along his shaft making her gasp under her breath. It wouldn't fit, she told herself. It'd hurt, she tried to dissuade. Giving into the Heliobus was a bad idea, she reprimanded.

But she couldn't fight back let alone escape so... surely submitting was a good idea, right? It was a feeble thought but one Huohuo went with, her lips pursing as his cock-head rubbed along her sex, her nether lips tingling from his teasing rubs and her insides aching for something stiff. Something soon granted as 'Caelus' cooed, leaning over her more and pressing himself into her, her shoulders tensing and fists clenching-!

And then he was inside of her. She gasped, the sound tapering off as she ran out of air to exhale, her eyes wide as she felt his girth inch inside of her like a fleshy spear. She'd never even masturbated before, never really having much interest in it and her heat periods quelled by medications – so to have a cock inside of her was so foreign, so new, it left Huohuo clawing at the ground with a shaky cry.

''Hng, so tight...!'' 'Caelus' groaned out too, his strain evident as he sunk into her tight, narrow pussy, rocking his hips to the tune of his grunts. ''Relax a little.''

Huohuo just whimpered back, fingers clenching into fists, when 'Caelus' slipped his fingers between her own. The hand-holding gave her some comfort and she whimpered as she felt him slowly pump into her, her insides aching as he opened her up and penetrated deeper with every successive thrust, her legs quaking as she kept her ass up just so he could bury himself within her easier. The initial pain was steadily waning but her sensitivity was not; enabling her to feel his stomach brush against her tail, the slightest rub sending jolts up her spine.

When with one last thrust 'Caelus' bottomed out inside of her. The fullness inside her made Huohuo squeak, her groin feeling so full and subsequently so empty as he pulled out, his tip nearly slipping free – when he plunged right back in. With her hands pinned she couldn't muffle her moan, and the whiny sound rung out across the courtyard, as did the raw smacks of flesh as his groin clapped against her ass, jolting her with every deep penetration.

''You're so tight, I love it.'' 'Caelus' breathed, nose in her hair and making her whimper. ''Don't hold your voice back Huohuo, you're just as beautiful as GuiGui and Sushang, I'll prove it to you.''

Something he did with a kiss to her head, eliciting a feeble moan from the Foxian. He loomed over her as he rutted her like a dog with its mate, his girth stretching her out every time he hilted in her, his hands both holding hers and restraining them in place. Practically of its own volition her tail stood up; tickling from his stomach to his pectorals as she arched her back, her whines becoming needier as he pounded her insides to mush and did the same to her mind, leaving her little more than a warm cock-sleeve for him.

One he adored, judging by the multiple kisses he planted on her head. ''A-Ahh... no...''

It was a feeble refusal and even she knew it, her resistance crumbling with every ass-clapping thrust, her insides tingling in ways she wasn't familiar with and a deep, needy ache filling her, one that was only fuelled as he slammed into her. Breathing became hard and her chin rested against the hard floor, sore from being rubbed back-and-forth but hardly mattering as she was fucked from behind – as she was bred by her possessed friend.

She knew what was coming. What the telltale throbbing of his cock meant. Yet all Huohuo could do was moan as she pushed her ass back, instinctively trying to get his cock in her even more, the shameful pleasure in her loins driving her insane and leaving her panting for more – her dripping tunnel scraped by his plunging cock and leaving her almost dizzy, her head hot and her mind jumbled, the tension in her loins reaching its peak as he hammered with a growl-!

And then Huohuo came for the first time. It was a violent, turbulent rush, her budding cry breaking into a squeal – and then his load filled her, hot and plentiful as he pressed himself down into her. She went cross-eyed from the sensation, all reason evaporating as she was impregnated, her body succumbing to the pleasure of being filled with his warmth. Even still he held her down, grunting as he managed a few final thrusts mid-orgasm, churning her insides up and causing some of the excess cum to overflow and drip out of her ploughed pussy.

''A-Ah... there's... so much...'' Huohuo could only mumble into the ground, dazed.

'Caelus' chuckled at that and caressed her arms, kissing her Foxian ears – when they were interrupted.

''Hey! That's enough!''

'Caelus' paused and turned his head, amusement quick to curl at his lips as he found both Guinaifen and Sushang waiting for him in the doorway. ''Oh? I didn't expect you to both recover so fast. Come back for more have you?''

''Y-Yeah!'' Sushang held out... a long, if somewhat sharp-looking tree branch? ''We'll beat you up and get back our friend!''

'Caelus' couldn't help it – he laughed. A loud, amused laugh as he pulled his dick out of Huohuo and rose to his feet, turning his gaze onto the two half-dressed girls before him. Guinaifen bit her bottom lip and looked at Huohuo, clearly inching towards her, but 'Caelus' just stood in her way.

''Are you really going to attack me Sushang?'' 'Caelus' remarked with a wry smile. ''I thought we were friends? Or would we be lovers now, I wonder – I wouldn't mind if we were~'';

Sushang spluttered, flushing red. ''S-Shut up! What do you even want with Caelus anyway?!''

''What do I want? I just want you three – to share my love, my desires, my heart with you.'' 'Caelus' remarked, the red glow to his eyes prominent even as he dropped the act, his voice becoming predominantly feminine. ''I merely amplify what the body feels, To bring truth to light, to rebel against restraints – is that so wrong? Don't even deny it, you three enjoyed what I did. What this body could do, so why not enjoy it a little more? Why not join me forever, together in passion-''

''I think not.''

The voice came from behind, startling 'Caelus' – right before a long polearm stabbed him in the back. The blunt, rune-inscribed tip knocked the wind out of him and more, his body going limp even as a red, orb-like spirit floated free into the air, spinning and tumbling as if ejected forcefully.

''What the hell?! Who interrupts someone in the middle of a speech, that's so rude!'' The Heliobus squawked, outraged as it shook itself before focusing on its attacker.

Any bravado the spirit had, however, quenched as it laid eyes on Hanya. ''A-A Judge?! Since when did you get here?!''

''As soon as I was notified something had gone awry with the investigation.'' Hanya intoned back; a slight, off-handed gesture making the Heliobus look over at Guinaifen.

Who raised her phone up with a cheeky grin. ''Shoulda taken my phone away buddy~''

The Heliobus squawked as if outraged, contracting in on itself before lunging – or so it attempted, as suddenly its momentum halted. So too did its movement as it twisted and rolled about, grunting, only to find itself be slowly pulled away from Guinaifen by a gravitational force. One that multiplied more and more the further it was pulled back, the suction a violent torrent towards Hanya – or more specifically, the gourd in her hands.

''N-No, don't take me back to that dark place, I just wanted to have some fun...!''

The shrill tone of the Heliobus peaked, and then rapidly faded into an echo as the spirit was sealed into the gourd – the cork popped in and truly sealing it within.

''And that is that.'' Hanya remarked placidly, sheathing the gourd on her hip.

That was all the assurance Guinaifen needed; the orange-haired performer rushing to Caelus's side – the young man conscious and moving, albeit stiffly, a groan escaping him as he sat up on one arm. ''Myn... Guinaifen, is that...?''

''I'm here buddy.'' Guinaifen assured softly, arms wrapping around him tightly. ''You good? No boo-boos or leftover possession in that noggin' of yours?''

Caelus shook his head. ''No but I... I remember, everything.''

''Oh. Ohh.'' Warmth was quick to colour Guinaifen's cheeks, her eyes turning onto those of her comrades. Both who wore matching looks of embarrassment, Huohuo chief among them. ''...was what the Heliobus said true? The whole 'amplifying what the body already wanted' spiel?''

''...maybe?'' Caelus winced. ''...sorry.''

''Hey hey, don't apologise. You weren't in control of yourself.'' Guinaifen was quick to shut down that down; pulling him to her chest in a hug. ''I mean this whole mission was kinda a mess but hey, we survived... and I guess it wasn't totally bad, right...?''

''Y-Yeah, I guess.'' Sushang coughed and awkwardly looked aside, face red.

Caelus turned his eyes onto Huohuo, his face warming as he realised she was still naked – the pitiful fox-girl kneeling with arms covering her naked self. ''I-It was scary seeing you like that but... I'm just happy you're okay. I-I don't blame you either. If anything I um...''

She trailed off and clutched at her chest, embarrassment suddenly quietening her, and Guinaifen picked up on that.

''Heh, did you enjoy it Huohuo~?''

''N-No! I didn't say that!'' The Foxian squeaked back.

''But you didn't deny it either~''

Sushang sighed then. ''Don't tease her now. Let's just get dressed and find a hotel for the night – Lan knows I need it.''

''I shall retrieve your weapons.'' Hanya offered the swordswoman. ''I spotted them last in the graveyard.''

''That'd be a big help, thanks.'' Sushang smiled brightly.

Hanya just nodded stoically and hopped over the wall, politely giving them some privacy, even if only for a few minutes.

''Haah~ What a night.'' Guinaifen hopped to her feet and helped Caelus up too, her smile bashful but cheeky as she leaned in, her lips brushing his ear.

''And for the record hot stuff, next time you wanna have a foursome, at least take us out to dinner first, hehe~''

Whether that was a true jest or an invitation, Caelus didn't know

Though he had a feeling he'd find out sooner than later...

[END]