The forest trees shimmered a bright sky blue. Fireflies drifted between the trees, turning the night forest into constellations. They floated about, little sprites, over a land carpeted with soft moss. A sweet scent filled the air where they drifted. It beckoned him deeper into the fairyland.

He followed the lights into a copse when he heard it: the familiar waltz of Subzeruz. Aether hastened through the trees, chasing that titillating sound. The trees gave way to a clearing adorned with a single stage. The fireflies clustered around a lone figure atop the stage.

"This dance," said the woman, "is for you."

Palms flared, Nilou weaved her graceful arms through the night. She pirouetted, her feet soundless, with her hands above her head. Her arms reached out as if beckoning to the moon. The fireflies swirled with her, filling the night with a rainbow of lights and scents. Her crimson hair fluttered in the breeze. Light blue eyes fell upon him, with a smile that dazzled him to his core.

She twirled and her outfit changed into the outfit from Simulanka. Nilou altered her steps, dancing as she had then, as the benevolent, magnificent fairy. Her body fluttered about to the music, using long, swaying movements. Pointing her toes, Nilou spun around and around. The fireflies spun around with her, bathing her in the glow of starlight. They swirled and swirled, hiding her from sight.

The fireflies burst out and opened like the petals of a lotus, revealing a sight that made him speechless. Nilou wore an aquamarine-white wedding dress. It flaunted her bare shoulders, thighs, and belly like her dancing outfit. Only this dress had a flowing white train that hung behind her legs.

Nilou spun once more and curtsied as the music drew to a close. He stood there, utterly spellbound. Then, she spoke in that sweet voice of hers.

"Aether, this dance is my proposal. Will you marry me tonight and consummate our union?"

He walked up the aisle onto the stage without hesitation and fell to one knee. With a roll of his wrist, a diamond ring appeared in his hand. It slipped perfectly onto her finger. Nilou broke all pretense and squealed happily.

"Oh yay! Let's exchange vows right now."

Nilou got down beside him. Hands clasped in his, she bowed her forehead against his. At that moment, a third figure joined them on the stage. The Dendro Archon herself, here to officiate a wedding. Others entered the forest and surrounded them: their friends from Sumeru like Cyno, Kaveh, Alhaitham, Tighnari, Faruzan, Dehya, Dori, Jeht, and Candace. There was Paimon and Tubby of course. Next arrived Navia, Wanderer, Mini-Durin, and Kirara. Uncle Almond and the residents of Constellation Metripole appeared. Finally, Zubayr and his whole theatre troupe arrived.

Nahida spoke, "The bride and groom will now exchange vows." She nodded to Nilou.

"Aether, I loved you the moment I saw you. The more time we spent together, the more I fell for you. Now, you're the first thing on my mind when I wake up and the last thing I think about before sleep. You've done so much for Sumeru and for me. I swear to give you everything I can and fill your life with joy."

"Nilou," he said, speaking from his heart. "You put me under your spell. Your grace as a dancer captivated me. Then, I spent time with you and found you even more captivating. I admire your passion for dancing, how you stood up to the Akademiya, and how you always made me feel special. When I'm with you, I feel so fulfilled. I swear to be yours from now until I draw my last breath."

She took his face in her hands. Nahida cleared her throat. Her eyes, full of amusement, shot a warning to Nilou. I know you're in a rush to get hitched, her eyes said, but we have to go through all the steps first. Reluctantly, Nilou returned her hands to Aethers, pouting just a little bit at being denied.

Nahida said, "Aether? Do you take Nilou to be your lawfully wedded wife?"

"I do."

"Nilou? Do you take Aether to be your lawfully wedded husband?"

"I do."

"Then by the power invested in me by Irminsul, I now pronounce you husband and wife. Okay! You can kiss now."

Nilou pounced him into a big kiss, that nearly toppled him over. Everyone clapped for the couple. As the applause subsided, Nahida addressed the audience.

"Now, the couple shall perform the wedding dance, while we shower them with petals to wish them happy blessings."

Nilou eagerly pulled Aether to his feet, guiding him to center stage. She struck a pose. Aether mirrored it. Music picked up around the forest once more. Touching their forearms together, they began circling each other. Their eyes locked. They grinned at each other, swapping forearms and spinning the other way.

The music picked up tempo. Aether took Nilou into his arms and they waltzed. Their feet glided through the air. First, figuratively, and then quite literally. They floated higher and higher with each step until they hung over the stage, dancing atop the fireflies.

White flower petals rained on them. He picked her up by the hips, lifting her above him. She spread her arms like a graceful bird about to take flight. Beneath the shower of petals, her ephemeral movements melded with his. He brought her back down lightly. The song drew to a close, and the final note saw them kissing again.

Somewhere, Zubayr and his whole troop were sniffling. Mini-Durin flew about, trying to imitate their movements while Wanderer rolled his eyes. Nahida clapped the loudest. Then, one by one, their guests disappeared into the forest. They were alone atop the grand fairy stage, holding one another.

Then, Nilou brought her lips to his ear. She nibbled his earlobe. Lithe fingers slipped beneath his shirt and flicked his nipples.

Aether planted hickeys down her neck. His hands reached around unclasping the hoop holding up her dress. Nilou switched from his nipples to his midriff. She traced sweet circles around his abbs. Then, she grabbed his belt buckle and undid it. Aether stepped out of his pants. Nilou pulled off his shirt, giggling all the while.

He barely got her bottom off when she, with surprising strength, ripped off his underwear. Her eyes became stars as she soaked in the sight of his erection. He got down onto his back, giving her better access. Nilou grabbed his cock and imbibed him. Her blowjob, much like her dancing, was elegant and magnificent, dancing between head bobbings, tongue flicking, licking, ball fondling, head kissing, and hand jobs in a seamless ballet of ecstasy.

"Oh, Aether~" she sang, "I could never get tired of this~"

"N-Nilou, that's—."

Her finger slipped inside his rectum. It curled downwards, gently palpitating his prostate. Aether felt himself breaking with each moment.

"Nilou," he moaned. "Please, spin around!"

A little confused, Nilou repositioned herself so her butt hung in his face. Aether ripped off her panties. Positioning his hands on her athletic butt, he spread apart her cheeks and got a good look at her sopping vulva.

"You're wet already?" he chuckled.

Aether made her sit on his face. His tongue shot inside her and Nilou let out a giggling sort of moan. He lapped her up. The oral worship proved so stimulating that Nilou couldn't focus on the blowjob. She pulled down her bra and fondled her boobs.

"Oh, yes~" she cooed. "Suck on it! Suck on it, please!"

He pressed his lips to her folds. Nilou arched her back and sighed her approval. Tearing off her bra, Nilou pinched her nipples. Combined with Aether's sucking, she didn't last a minute. Nilou orgasmed on his face.

She rolled down beside him, gasping and panting, when Aether crawled up to her, his face smeared with her juices. He lowered his mouth and kissed her, giving her a taste of herself. It was oddly erotic. The idea of being fed like this may have awakened something in her, for she opened her mouth to take him in deeper.

They parted connected by a long string of cum.

Nilou grabbed his face, looked him in the eyes, and told him in a voice that left no room for question or refusal, "Put your cock inside me this instant and give me a baby girl."

Aether mounted her missionary style. Nilou purred as the cock slid into her and the head lanced her cervix. Her athletic legs sprung out, wrapping around his waist, while her arms ensnared his neck in an embrace. Aether began the slow, rhythmic thrust that sent her breasts bobbing.

"Oh yes," she grinned. "Oh, I love feeling your chest pressed against mine! The way our nipples touch! Oh, Aether!"

Her thighs tightened around his waist. She pulled him face-first into her and stuck her tongue down his throat. He reciprocated, bucking and licking, while he cupped her wonderful breasts. Her nails dug into his back, claiming him like a mighty jungle cat. She wanted him: body, soul, and babies. The faster he went, the more tremendous her joy. He pumped so fast it made her head spin into the heavens and summersault into ecstasy.

Her walls clenched. She felt his balls contract and cried, "Baby time, Aether! Baby time!"

Her orgasm made him cum his big load inside her. The warmth spread up into her womb, coating her insides white. Nilou's eyes rolled into the back of her head. Even as she faded in and out of consciousness, her hips kept grinding, desperate to eke out every last drop possible. The last of his orgasm spilled into her and Nilou finally released him, falling to the ground in a giggling, dizzy high.

She panted, heaving for breath. Her hand drifted across her belly.

"Aether," she moaned. "Oh, I wish we could make babies for real already."

"We will, I promise. As many times as it takes to get your dancing team."

Nilou giggled.

"Hey, Nilou?"

"Hmm?"

"Can we go again?"

Her body snapped alert. Powerful legs wrapped around his hips. Her arms locked him into an inescapable embrace. She pushed her tongue into his mouth.

"Is that a yes?" he asked between kisses.

"Absolutely!"

So, the dance of the forest fairy and her consort began once more.