Destined Hearts
(Camiel)
If I hadn’t gotten that call early in the morning I would have overslept.
That would not have been a good thing to be late for my first lesson. Jamahda
Lsa came all this way to give me dancing lessons and neither one of us could
afford for me to be late.
{Cami, your Jamahda just called from the space port. She’s on
her way so get ready.}
{Yes, Pahda. And thanks for the wake-up call.}
I showered and dressed in comfortable clothes that I could move
in. I figured my exercise sweats would do nicely. I didn’t bother relaxing
my hair, so I was sporting a nice big fro. I definitely have my mahda’s
hair. I’d get to that later. For now I’ll gather it up into a pony tail.
I headed down to the hangar to meet with my jamahda. I made it there just
in time to see her getting out of the cab with several packages in her arms.
I ran over to help her.
{Hello, Jamahda! I’m glad you got here safely.}
{It’s good to see you, Cami. Are you ready for your lesson?}
{Yes, ma’am. Is that the outfit Aunty WuWu made for me?} I inquired
as I pointed to one of the boxes.
{Yes. I also bought you some ankle bells to complete the effect.
Now, let get to your quarters so we can begin your lesson.}
I was a bit nervous about my dancing lesson. I mean, I'm a warrior,
not a dancer, for Vasah's sake. When Jamahda Lsa first started to show me
the steps, I was a bit awkward. I couldn't seem to get my body to copy her
movements.
{You're trying too hard, Cami. Relax.} I tried again, but I
still wasn't getting it. {All right, Cami. It looks like we're going to
have to do this part by part. Let's start with the hips. Once you get that,
everything else is easy.}
So that's what we did. Started with the hips. With a little
practice I went from jerky movements to the seductive gyrations of the Biril.
{Very good! Now for the feet.}
Jamahda was right. Once I got the hip movements everything else
flowed pretty well. Soon, I had the hand movements down pat. After hours
of practice, I had learned the Biril, the Dance of Seduction. Just in time
for my Days of Preparation.
After my dancing lesson, we both went down to Bedlama to see
Mahda. She and Jamahda were going to braid my hair. I wanted to put a relaxer
in it, but my Mahda said it would look better natural. They gave me twists.
They were tight against my head, kind of like cornrows, and pulled together
in an afro puff. Jamahda even wove gold beads into my twists to add some
shimmer. I thought it looked kind of exotic. I liked it. They even showed
me how to apply the special make-up right before I danced.
{Now don't put it on too thick. You don't want to look like
a ho,} Mahda advised. After I achieved the appropriate look, I removed the
make-up and put the rest away for later. I then tried on the dancing outfit.
It was pink with gold trimming on the top part, which looked more like a
bra than a top, and golden fasteners on the hip of the short sarong. It
was even skimpier that my meditation garments. I loved it!
Right before I was to leave for Sh'Ekrah's house, Pahda arrived.
By then I had my prayer robe over my dancing outfit so he hadn't seen it.
It wasn't made for him to see anyway. Soon it was time for my parents to
escort me to my fiancé’s home to present me to him for our Days of
Preparation. Pahda and Uncle Will had already helped move most of my things
into Sh'Ekrah's house. Words cant describe my excitement as my parents and
I walked up to his doorway. I saw him waiting for me along with two other
individuals. When I got close enough I realized they were my future in-laws.
(Sh'Ekrah)
The time for the Days of Preparation had come and I had made
myself ready. Cami's parents explained the process to me. Camiel and I were
to go into seclusion for a month. We were to spend that time learning more
about each other, solidifying plans for our future, and just enjoying one
another. Soon after that the wedding would take place. Chatterbox was in
charge of the wedding plans. He had done such a good job with Cami's parents'
wedding we both agreed to let him do it. He was thrilled that we asked him.
The only thing we had to take care of was our vows. We decided to write
our own.
As Camiel and her parents walked up to the porch I noticed Cami
looked different. I had never seen her wear her hair like that before. It
made her look very exotic. She had on her prayer robe and a pair of silk
slippers. Once they made it up on the porch, Lady Detia and Master Mikel
introduced themselves and shook hands with my parents. Then they each took
one of Cami's hands and placed them in mine. This symbolized them placing
their daughter in my care. For a few moments, her father wouldn't release
her hand. He seemed reluctant to let his little girl go. Her mother finally
removed his hand. Her parents spoke a brief blessing over us then left.
Lady Detia had to practically drag her mate away. Before Camiel and I went
into the house, my parents prayed their own blessing over us. After all
this was done, I escorted my fiancé into our home.
(Camiel)
I had been to Sh'Ekrah's house several times before, and I still
couldn't get over how big it was! He also owned a lot of land. It was pretty
far from civilization so we didn't expect anyone to be coming by anytime
soon. I also noticed that he liked to be surrounded by water. At the back
of the house there was a small waterfall below the balcony. From the balcony
one could see Weeping Falls a few miles away. There was also a nice sized
creek fueled by the smaller waterfall right behind the house. I figured
that creek must flow into the Crimea River at some point downstream. Overall,
I thought his home was such a beautiful, serene place.
The first thing we did was have breakfast together. We ate it
out on the balcony to enjoy the view while we dined. As we ate he asked
me about that sound he heard every time I walked since my arrival.
"Oh that? Those are my ankle bells. They are part of my surprise
I planned for you tonight." That peaked his curiosity, but I wasn't about
to give him any hints as to what his surprise was. I had mentioned the Biril
in passing but I never made a big deal about it. It was kind of a last minute
decision on my part to learn it. I had a feeling he would enjoy it.
"Any chance I can convince you to tell me anyway?" he asked.
"No! That would ruin the surprise." I replied.
"If you tell me, I'll still act surprised."
(Sh'Ekrah)
It felt so good to relax for a change, especially with my lady.
We weren't in a hurry to do anything because we didn't really have any place
to go. that after noon, Cami and I took a walk in the woods behind the house.
I could tell she was enjoying all of the sights and sounds. She even took
along her pet niku, Caramel.
"Sh'Ekrah, this place is so beautiful! Once I'm completely moved
in I won't want to leave home!"
"I'm glad you like it."
Later on, we had a picnic by the creek. After we finished eating
we had a little talk.
"Cami, have you spoken to Chatterbox lately?"
"Yes. He said the wedding plans are going smoothly. Phantom
is providing a lot of the supplies. He also told me everyone who got invitations
has responded, except Lorie. She called me the other day to tell me the
reason she didn't send her RSVP is her mother. When she saw Lorie's invitation,
she tore it up in her face and told her she couldn't go. I told Lorie to
come anyway and told Chatts to add her name to the guest list."
That blasted Cristol! It seems if she's not happy no one else
around her can be happy, including her daughter. Misery loves company, as
the saying goes. My fiancé and I talked for hours about different
things. The subject of children came up. We both wondered what our offspring
would look like. Neither one of us had ever seen nor heard of a Mimian/human
hybrid and a Hash'a'Glith producing a child. Having children should prove
interesting.
Before long, evening approached. That's when Camiel and I headed
back to the house. I noticed she was smiling to herself.
"What are you up to, my love?"
"Nothing. I just hope you're ready for your surprise. I'll show
it to you when we get back inside."
When we got back in the house, she asked me to sit on the couch.
I noticed a music disc laying on one of the end tables. I picked it up and
read the cover: Touch Me, Taste Me, Love Me: Koyah, English Version.
Cami then took the disc from my hand and put it into the player. After
lowering the lights, she stepped into another room.
"Sh'Ekrah," she called from the other room, "could you start
the player now?" I did as she asked. When the music started I found out
what my surprise was.
(Camiel)
While in the other room, I removed my prayer robe and slippers.
When the music started playing I came out right on cue. I could tell by
the expression on his face that he liked my surprise so far! I made sure
to put my whole heart into this dance. I hadn't done all that practicing
for nothing. Because I was dancing barefoot, I could feel myself become
more and more aroused. I got to a point where I wasn't even focused on entertaining
my fiancé. I was too busy basking in the overwhelming feelings of
ecstasy I was experiencing. I believe I even climaxed during the dance a
couple times. Now that was really interesting. In spite of my state, I managed
to stay on my feet through the whole dance. After the song ended, I knelt
down on the floor in front of Sh'Ekrah.
"So, did you like your surprise?" Sh'Ekrah answered my question,
but he didn't answer with words. However, what he did next sure said a whole
lot!
(Sh'Ekrah)
I figured out from the song that Cami wanted me to touch her,
taste her, and love her. Being the loving fiancé I was, I didn’t
see a problem with that. I had planned on waiting a few days into the Days
of Preparation to be intimate with Cami. However, her dancing had fired
up my passion. And it was obvious my love was trying to seduce me. That
outfit barely covered her and I could tell she wasn’t wearing anything underneath.
While looking upon her kneeling before me, I knew I had to take her right
then. I pulled her toward me and began to kiss her wherever there was bare
skin. She giggled when I kissed her belly. She tasted so sweet and smelled
so divine. I sat her down on the couch next me to and laid her feet across
my lap. When I picked up one of her feet and began to massage it, she let
out a soft moan. I smiled to myself. I had learned a few things about Mimian
erogenous zones.
(Camiel)
Hey, wait a minute! Who's doing the seducing here? Me or him?
I had plans for my fiancé, but apparently, he had some of his own.
He had me going crazy! Oh, Vasah, what have I gotten started! He explored
my body with his hands and his kisses were so soft! I think he said something
to me, but I was so close to the edge I didn't know what he said. Right
when I was about to peak, he stopped! Then he looked at me with that sly
grin of his.
"Sh'Ekrah, what are you up to now?" I gasped, trying to catch
my breath. He certainly had me breathing heavily.
"I'm going to teach you a few things about seduction, my dear."
What?! Oh wow. I had forgotten I was dealing with someone a
lot older than me. Oh, well. I was more than willing to learn!
(Sh'Ekrah)
Oh, my precious, innocent lady. I didn't exactly have much experience
in this area, but I knew that she was coming to her climax much too fast.
The last beau she had was obviously not a very good lover. No matter...I
was going to show her to the best of my ability how to draw one's pleasure
out, without making them reach the peak. This may take a while...I may as
well carry her to the bedchamber to begin her 'lessons'.
(Camiel)
As Sh'Ekrah carried me upstairs, I relaxed in his arms. The
dance had taken a lot out of me. I didn't want him to know that I was fighting
to stay awake. There was no way I was going to let myself fall asleep that
night. When we got to the bedroom he gently laid me down on top of the bed
spread, gently kissing me before walking over to the closet. He came back
with something that resembled a large feather.
"What kind of feather is that?"
"Peacock." He tickled my nose with the tip of it, causing me
to sneeze. He started to chuckle.
"What are you gonna do with that?"
"It's all part of lesson number one."
"Which is?"
"Touch."
Well, this is gonna be interesting.
(Sh'Ekrah)
I began to lightly brush the feather against one of her arms.
"Ah! That tickles!" she squealed. She was really excitable that
night. I had to find a way to get her to calm down. I laid the feather aside.
"We'll get to that a little later. Right now, I need you to
turn over onto your stomach."
"What for?"
"You'll see."
She then turned over, laying her head on a pillow and folding
her arms underneath the pillow. I then straddled her and began to massage
her. I didn't want to start behind her ears because I knew that would excite
her a bit too much too soon, so I began with her neck and shoulders. Her
muscles were tense under my touch.
(Camiel)
I couldn't help but relax under Sh'Ekrah's touch. I'd always
known he was gentle. I noticed he seemed to be skilled at this massage thing.
"Sh'Ekrah, have you done this before?" He didn't give me a real
answer. He just laughed. "Aww...you never tell me anything," I mock pouted
as I sucked my teeth.
"Why don't you just relax and enjoy the sensations, love. You
have too much on your mind," he replied as he worked his hands down my back.
When he got to the small of my back, he lifted his hands. So, he's avoiding
the erogenous zones. He really does want to draw this out. I also noticed
he didn't ask about my scars. I guess he know all about the superandroid
process and how it scars the body. He then began to work on my legs. Oh,
Vasah that felt good! Especially after all that dancing I did. By the time
he finished the massage I was so relaxed I barely noticed he had worked
his way underneath my sarong. That's when the touching became a little more
intimate. After a few moments I felt his hand on my back again. He undid
my top and let the straps fall to the side. He then turned me over, tossing
my top to the floor. I noticed he hadn't removed my sarong.
"All right, my love. It's time for lesson number two."
"And what's that?"
"Taste."
I couldn't help grinning at the sound of that!
(Sh'Ekrah)
As I kissed Camiel I noticed her mouth tasted like peppermint.
She sighed and gave me back as much as I gave her in that one kiss. As I
kissed and nibbled her shoulders and arms I could taste the body oil she
had used. I assumed it was from passion flowers. Chatterbox had told me
that was the oil the female traditionally prepared her body with for these
special days. It gave her skin a spicy yet sweet tang to it. I then began
to gently suck on her fingers. From the expression on her face I could tell
she was enjoying it.
"My love, you taste magnificent so far. Shall I continue?"
"Oh yes!" she half gasped, half begged. Well then. I'll just
have to give the lady what she wants.
(Camiel)
For someone who says he hasn't had much experience in this area,
Sh'Ekrah was really good! Our shared dreams were nothing compared to this!
I was totally lost in his kisses. I didn't even know what to do with myself
as he explored my body with his mouth. I waited four years for this, and
it was very much worth it. He seemed to really enjoy my responses to him.
At one point he playfully asked me if I liked what he was doing.
"Do you really have to ask?" That made him laugh before he tasted
me some more. Even though I was having an incredible time, in the back of
my mind I wondered why he hadn't removed all of my clothes. He had removed
his (and, by the gods, what a body!) , but he left me partially dressed.
When I reached down to undo the clasp on my hip, he stopped me.
(Sh'Ekrah)
Oh...my lady is truly a goddess. I knew from her responses that
no one's really touched her like I have. What has that poor excuse she once
called a beau done to her anyway, stimulate her erogenous zones and stick
himself right in? Lousy advantage-taking bastard. Ah, no matter; she was
mine now, and mine alone. I was going to make certain she knew that. I noticed
her hand was moving towards the clasp on her sarong. Impatient, aren't we?
I took her hand from her hip before she could reach the clasp and pinned
her wrist down to her side.
"Patience, Milady." I whispered. "We have all month to enjoy
ourselves."
"Please..." she answered so softly.
"You will be released soon." Gods, how I've longed for this!
(Camiel)
I wanted so badly for him to take me completely. So bad he had
me begging. I could feel myself gradually reaching the point of no return.
The pressure had built up and something had to give. That's when it overwhelmed
me like a flood. Gods, I had never felt anything like that before in my
life. It was as if I had lost control of my body. I was aware of what was
happening, but it was as if I was just along for this pleasurable ride.
As I came down from that awesome wave of ecstasy, I could hear Sh'Ekrah
whispering in my ear.
"Are you alright, Milady?" he inquired, lightly kissing my cheek.
I couldn't speak for a moment. I just looked into his eyes and put a hand
to his cheek. "Cami, my dear. It looks like you're ready for your final
lesson. Love." He didn't have to explain anything to me. It was the moment
I had been waiting for. The time had come for our sprit bond to be sealed.
(Sh'Ekrah)
I gently kissed my love as she guided me to the entrance to
her sacred place. I left it up to her to let me know when she was ready
for me. I pushed gently at the door, waiting for her permission to enter.
I didn't want to seem too anxious. It wasn't long before she urged me in
with a gentle tug and I entered, the warmth of her walls engulfing me.
(Camiel)
His love was like light, exposing and penetrating. My body,
my soul, my spirit, my everything was open to him. Everything that had been
hidden was made clear in that moment. Fear was but a lost memory. We were
safe with each other; nothing could hurt us or separate us. The light of
his love flooded my soul. At last we were truly one.
(Sh'Ekrah)
Never have I dreamed that something so simple could give out such bliss.
We just laid there for a while, basking in the afterglow. My lady curled
up at my side and leaned on my chest. I could feel everything, her love,
her exhaustion. I guess it is a little late. I gathered her into a gentle
embrace and kissed her head so lightly.
"Good night, Milady. I love you."
(Camiel)
That night couldn't have been any more perfect. A wave of sleepiness
had overcome me not long after we made love. As I drifted off, I heard Sh'Ekrah
tell me he loved me.
"I love you too, my Fearless Rebel." I fell asleep in his arms.
We were together in our dreams that night. This time the dreams were different.
It was as if we'd never fallen asleep. We talk about all we did that day.
He laughed when I told him I noticed how he turned the tables on me and
ended up seducing me. I didn't mind though. Soon, our souls grew quiet and
we truly rested until morning.
(Sh'Ekrah)
I awoke from my slumber. Last night was rather interesting.
I noticed my lady was still 'recuperating' from that little session. I began
to rock her gently, then she started to move.
"Cami...Cami. It's time to wake up, Milady." She just snuggled
closer to me. When she started smiling, I realized she's either having some
sort of dream or faking. Then her hands started to explore my chest. I could
feel her sensation from that. Oh, she's definitely faking! I began to nuzzle
her neck in return.
(Camiel)
After the ‘lessons’ my love had given me the night before, I
wanted to show him what a good teacher he was. As I caressed his chest with
my hands, I noticed he responded to my touch quite well.
Don’t stop.
Oh my! The kyven between us has grown stronger indeed! I heard
that thought as clear as day. I could tell from the look in his eyes that
I definitely wasn’t hearing things. I massaged his chest, shoulders, and
neck. I then cupped his face in my hands and gently pulled him toward me
for a kiss. As we kissed, I explored the lower part of his body. I felt
his muscles tense up as I slid a hand up his thigh. With a gasp, he broke
of the kiss and began to kiss my face and neck. I stopped him, putting a
hand to his mouth.
“No, Sh’Ekrah, it’s my turn now.”
Moving on to taste, I was determined to taste every part of
him I could get to. He seemed to enjoy the feeling of my cleft tongue very
much. It felt so wonderful to give my love so much pleasure. Because of
our bond, I was getting some very interesting feedback. I knew without a
doubt he was enjoying himself immensely.
(Sh'Ekrah)
I'll say this for Cami; she could give as good as she got. I
was definitely enjoying her 'review' quite nicely. To think she got one
night's worth of 'lessons' patted down, and those were only basic. I had
so much more to teach her, but I knew that I had to go slowly with her.
There are some things that were going to be scary for her, and I really
don't want to do anything that would harm her. But I already knew before
these days were over, I would've made her into a sophisticated and gracious
lover. The best part was I had her all to myself....
(Camiel)
We made love well into morning. If we hadn't been exhausted
I think we could have gone longer. But we had to eat. So, Sh'Ekrah prepared
breakfast while I set the table on the balcony. After a perfect night, and
a perfect morning, we were blessed with perfect weather too. Everything
was going great.
While we had breakfast, my fiancé and I discussed our
different cultures. When I told him of the pitawan and the concubines, he
seemed a bit taken aback.
"People actually do that? Share their spouse with another?"
"Yes. It's not common practice, but it is legal. In fact, my
jamahda Lsa just acquired a pitawan a few cycles ago. They're all very happy
together."
"Oh really? What about jealousy?"
"I don't see any signs of that among them. As far as I've seen
and heard, they're getting along great."
"Cami...I could never share you with anyone."
"I understand that, Sh'Ekrah. I wouldn't ask you to do that.
Besides, I don't want to share you either." He smiled when I said that.
(Sh'Ekrah)
I was beginning to get nervous when Cami mentioned her race
practices polygamy, but she assured me that she would never ask me to share
her with someone else and vice versa. That was a really big relief. I then
informed her a few things about the planet which she protects as a SilverHawk.
"After the War of Eternity, the races divided Bedlama among
themselves so everyone could be content. The region you're so familiar with
is one of the few sections that resembles our modern advances the most.
But so many parts of the planet, no matter how much of our technological
advances of our day they have taken, have the same culture as they did so
long ago. The Coquat have the East, the Rhynoids have the West, the Hash'a'Glith
have the South and the North (here) was shared among the species of the
galaxy and is a source of interracial contact, along with some of the islands
and archipelagos. The rest of the islands are inhabited by the minor species
of the galaxy."
"What about the Divore?"
"As much into healing as they were, the Divore were...arrogant
in their nature. They believed themselves superior to the other species.
Very much unlike their patron goddess, I must admit (no offense intended).
Only a few settled on Bedlama; the rest built space-station colonies in
the far distance of the galaxy so that they could never be disturbed."
"Do they still exist?"
"I don't know."
(Camiel)
Sh'Ekrah and I continued to review my 'lessons' for the rest
of the week. I even took notes in a special diary Uncle Bo and Aunt Rana
had given me. I jotted down things my love enjoyed. He seemed to like everything
I did, but some things he enjoyed more than others. I even wrote down sweet
things he would say to me while me made love. I made note of every facial
expression and little sounds he would make when things were going very well.
Yes, I’m totally in love with him, and I don’t see myself tiring of him
ever. He loves me and treats me like I’m the most precious thing in the
universe.
Besides making love, we did spend time learning more about each
other. I had taught him the Mua phrase for ‘I love you’- Eh cuma sa. He
sounded kind of funny saying it at first, because he spoke it with a Hash’s’Glith
accent. But it wasn’t long before he got the hang of it. No matter how he
said it, I knew he loved me completely.
(Sh'Ekrah)
My lady was getting very good at this. So good that I think
it's about time I moved her 'lessons' up to the intermediate level. I started
with this afternoon by challenging her to a sparring session. She got a
little nervous because not only I had much more experience than her, but
the fact that no one (not even a SilverHawk) could defeat me in hand-to-hand
combat. Well, that was exactly what happened here, but I have to admit,
she did last a lot longer than most people I've challenged. Win or lose,
the results were very rewarding.
After both workouts, Cami went to shower. I immediately began
to set a romantic mood in our chamber. Some passion flower incense, a few
water rose petals on the bed...perfect. And just in time, too. "Hello, Milady."
I greeted.
"I see you're planning to ravish me again." she remarked. She
sat on the bed by my side. "What's all this? Haven't my lessons been enough
for you?"
"That was just the basics; I think it's time you worked on something
more challenging."
"Oooh! What do you have in mind?" I brought out a silk scarf
and blindfolded her. As soon as that was done, I began to kiss her. She
seemed startled at first, but I managed to calm her. I found out she loves
it when I speak to her in my native tongue. I'm not sure if it's just the
sound of my voice in that tongue or our kyven allows her to understand me.
@You are so beautiful, my alixia (exotic beauty). Gods only
know how special you are to me. Nothing can ever separate us. We are one,
belonging only to each other.@ I continued this all through the night.
(Camiel)
Being blindfolded like that provided an interesting experience.
Not only could I hear Sh'Ekrah's words of love, I could also feel them,
and see them in a way. His voice brought beautiful images to my mind. Being
unable to see, I also had no forewarning of when he would touch me or kiss
me. It made my sense of touch even more intense. I have no idea how long
he had me blindfolded. Being in the state caused me to lose my sense of
time. I remember thinking, 'this must be what eternity feels like.' Eternal
bliss in the arms of my love. Sometimes I would reach out to him, not knowing
what I would find. At one point he caught my hand and kissed it, then laid
it back on my side. He then grew silent and pulled away from me. I thought
I felt him get off the bed. I reached out and found no one there.
"Sh'Ekrah?" There was no audible answer. Moments later, I felt
something soft touching my foot. I curled my toes instinctively. The sensation
then moved over my legs, thighs, and stomach. It took me a moment to realize
that it was the peacock feather.
(Sh'Ekrah)
I began to move the feather all over her body. Her responses
were very arousing. She became more sensational when the feather touched
her erogenous zones. I started draping on the small of her back. She leaned
forward and asked that I touch the small of her back from the inside.
"Are you sure?" I asked. "It could hurt."
"I'm sure." All right...
(Camiel)
Sh'Ekrah discovered every Mimian woman's little secret. Now,
the zone in the small of the back is sensitive from the outside, but from
the inside the sensation is even more powerful. He was concerned about hurting
me, so we used the special lubricant I had brought for this very occasion.
"You had planned on doing this all along, Milady."
"Only when the timing was right. And you said you wanted to
take my lessons to another level. Did you think I wouldn't have something
for you to learn too?"
(Camiel)
I was still blindfolded, but I had a feeling Sh'Ekrah was smiling
by now. I wasn't worried. I had done this before. Just not with him. I was
sure he would get the hang of it quickly. It was a little painful when he
first entered me, but the pain soon became pure pleasure. Mahda never told
me it could be this good!
(Sh'Ekrah)
So the student decides to become the teacher. How very interesting.
I got worried when I felt her in pain, but it quickly subsided.
By the gods, that was a tight fit!
So that's what she thinks. I gradually made my way in deeper
to see what would happen.
I felt her muscles contract and relax as I pushed in deeper.
She gasped softly, clenching the bed sheets in her hands.
Deeper.
She wants me to go deeper? Well, I had to follow her lead in
this situation. So, I went in a little further. When I did that, I got a
very dramatic response. If it weren't for our bond, I would have thought
she was in pain the way she cried out. However, I was aware that was far
from the case.
(Camiel)
Oh, Vasah, that felt great! When he got deep enough he hit the
spot just right. He's so big there's no way he could have missed it anyway!
Maybe I should make him an honorary Meglouse. He had me screaming my head
off! I hoped I didn't shatter any windows. I was still blindfolded, so I
didn't know if I had or not. He kept hitting that spot over and over again.
You're really enjoying this, aren't you?
Hell yeah! By the gods, he even teases me in his thoughts! Pretty
soon, I felt my knees getting weak. That's when he gave one last thrust.
That was all I could take before my knees gave out.
Shortly after going limp, I felt my love gather me up and held
me in a sweet embrace. I could feel and hear his heart give tremendous beats.
He soon removed the blindfold and I was able to see what happened.
"Had enough?" he asked, just about out of breath. I nodded and
wondered about the windows. From the way I screamed, they should've been
shattered, but not a single crack was found. "I had a feeling I'd make you
scream, so I placed some clear plastic in place of the glass."
"Now you tell me." I reply. "You do realize you're crazy, do
you?"
"Only for you, Milady. Only for you."
(Sh'Ekrah)
These days have been very enjoyable so far. My love seems to
be taking her lessons very seriously. I discovered that she had been keeping
a diary. She wouldn't let me read it, but she did tell me that she's been
taking notes for future reference. It had been about two weeks since we
had any contact with the outside world. The only extra company we had was
her pet niku, Caramel. And she's not much of a conversationalist. We did
get a few calls then. Cami's grandfather, Makel, called to get recipes for
traditional Hash'a'Glith dishes. He was in charge of the catering.
(Camiel)
While Sh'Ekrah talked to Japahda Mak, I went on the balcony
to write some more in my diary. My entries were becoming more and more interesting
as time passed. I even wrote about his replacing the glass with plastic
in case I screamed. I thought that was pretty clever. While pondering what
else to put down, I saw some movement down below near the creek out of the
corner of my eye. I thought it must be a forest animal looking for food,
so I ignored it. A few minutes later I felt this painful pinching feeling
on my neck. I thought a bug had bitten me and reach up to swat it. By the
time I reached up to my neck, I felt a hand on it. When I turned around
I saw a familiar green face, but it wasn’t Sh'Ekrah's. Before I could say
anything, even think anything, I was out like a light.
When I regained consciousness, I found myself in a place. I
wasn't sure if it was a room, a cave, or a ship. All I knew was that it
was pitch black. When I reached out into the inky darkness, I couldn't feel
anything. I could tell I was laying on something soft, though. I was startled
by a voice coming out of the darkness.
"So you're finally awake."
I turned my head to try to determine where the voice was coming
from. That's when I saw them. A pair of glowing green eyes. I knew they
couldn't be Keedra because his eyes are yellow. And I didn't recognize the
voice.
"Who are you?"
"Don't you remember me? I'm Qubo, Keedra's brother."
"What? Where am I and why am I here?"
"Keedra will explain everything when he gets back."
"Back from where?"
"Challenging the Brigadier, of course."
"Challenge Sh'Ekrah? Is he crazy?"
"Maybe. But I know one thing. He's determined."
I had the stop that fool before he got himself killed. The last
thing Sh'Ekrah needs is a criminal record for murder. I would have teleported
but I had no idea where I was. And being in the pitch darkness for so long
left me weak. I needed to be exposed to sunlight. Keedra must have foreseen
that and planned ahead. I did the only thing I could think of. I called
to Sh'Ekrah in my thoughts.
(Sh'Ekrah)
Shortly after speaking with Makel, I felt a sudden wave of distress.
I knew without a doubt Cami was in danger. By the gods, not now! I could
feel her trying to contact me through our bond.
Cami, what is it?
It's Keedra, my former lover. He's got this hair-brained idea
of challenging you! What in the galaxy? About the next thing I knew, this
Martian came up and spat at my foot.
"Let me guess," I started. "You must be Keedra."
"And you're about to be dead." he replied. I was right...and
I was worried about Mon*Star trying something! I knew very little of Cami's
first lover; I assumed she didn't want to talk about him after what he did
to her, but now I wished I had asked. I knew from travels to the Mars colony
that Martians were notorious for treating their females like some sort of
property. "Camiel is mine; you had no right to take her from me!"
"Camiel chose who she wanted. She has her destiny and it doesn't
include you." Cami, where are you?
I don't know; he's got me somewhere in this dark room. I can't
teleport.
"Oh no? You didn't help her in her time of need." That does
it!
"I didn't take advantage of her grief, either!" As much as I
would've loved to slaughter that bastard, I couldn't risk jeopardizing my
career. Camiel made me promise not to do anything that would get me in trouble,
no matter what the situation. Cami, draw strength from me so you can
get out of where ever you are. I'll try and distract this green pest.
Thankfully, soul mates and true loves are similar in their bonds. I just
need to buy some time until Cami gets enough strength. I got myself into
a fighting stance, making him think I was prepared to fight him.
"So you decided to fight. It's about time! Though, I must say,
you're going to lose."
"Don't count on that." I made sure to wait until he attacked
first. We went at it for a little while until we both turned to see this
flash of light appear. The look on that jerk's face was priceless when he
saw who it is.
"Cami...what--how..."
"Keedra, how could you?!" she shouted. "I told you that I've
found someone else and you decide to try and take me away from him?! I know
you're upset, but I never dreamed you'd go this far!"
"Cami, let me explain--"
Cami, don't let him. I told her. Not to be stereotypical and
everything, but guys like him treat their females like they're good for
nothing except breeders and sex objects.
"I don't want to hear it!" she told him. "Sh'Ekrah, stand aside.
I'll handle this."
"By all means." I replied, getting out of the way. Keedra just
gave me a look.
"I challenged you!" he screamed. "You're a coward for letting
a woman fight for you!"
"Camiel is fighting for herself. If you're so brave, you'll
fight her. Just be grateful I was holding back, or you wouldn't worry about
any charges brought on you." As soon as you're done, I want a piece of him
for what he tried to do to you. While Cami was giving that bastard a piece
of her mind, I couldn't help but wonder how in the galaxy he found out where
I lived. I usually keep to myself publicly; that's why I had the house built
so far from civilization in the first place. About the only place where
my home address is listed is at work and usually...why do I suddenly get
the feeling Keedra had some outside help with this crazy plan of his?
(Camiel)
I have never been so furious in my life! And to think I had
once considered Keedra a friend!
“Keedra, you had a chance to do things right towards me, but
you blew it big time! I even tried to salvage our friendship, but you didn’t
even appreciate that! Now we are no longer even friends!”
“But Cami, I only came here because I love you!”
“You don’t love me! You just love getting your way! Well, I’m
not some prize to be won or fought over! I’m a person and I decide who I
want to be with! I want to be with Sh’Ekrah!”
“Why? Because your Spirit Guides told you to?” he sneered.
“No! Because I’m in love with him! And you know why? Because
he treats me like a person, not an object! He respects me and truly cares
about me! He would never hurt me or force me to do something I don’t want
to do! You could never love me like he does! Never!” I could feel my emotions
swelling up inside me, tears blurring my vision. When I wiped my tears away,
I beheld my past love standing before me with an expression of utter defeat.
“Cami…all I ever wanted was another chance…”
“No, Keedra.”
“Cami, I can’t live without you…”
“You’re going to have to, because I’m not going with you.”
That’s when Keedra looked straight at me with his golden eyes
as he silently scooted up on the balcony railing. Without a word, he leaned
back and let go, falling to the rocks below. I was totally stunned at first.
I then ran to look over the edge of the railing. His lifeless body lay below
on the rocks.
(Sh'Ekrah)
This was something unexpected. I didn't know whether to think
Keedra insane or pathetic. Probably both. I went and joined my love at the
balcony; she was still staring at his corpse.
"He..." she started.
"Never deserved you from the start." I finished. "We all make
choices in life, sometimes we make the wrong ones and are unable to go on."
"What are we going to do? Something like this has never happened
before."
"We're going to have to do something, that's for certain. I
know there will be charges pressed."
"On his brother?"
"And Cristol."
"Cristol? Why..."
"No one, and I mean no one knows where I live except for work
and you know Cristol has the perfect motivation."
"But she would really try and have you killed?"
"She probably assumed that if Keedra took you, I wouldn't be
compelled to go after you. If I was killed, well I suppose she thinks if
she can't have me, no one can."
"I'm not sure if we should come out of seclusion because of
all of this."
"That's up to you, Camiel. This is your tradition and I don't
exactly have any idea how to handle this. Either way, we have to deal with
the body. No one, not even the likes of Keedra, should have their bodies
lay to rot."
"But what about our wedding?"
"If we need to postpone the wedding, then we will. I think we
need to cope with this, even though we might never miss him." I could already
tell she's affected by all of this. I drew her close to me and tried to
comfort her.
(Camiel)
"You do not have to worry about the body," a voice called. I
looked back down below and saw Qubo. He had picked Keedra up from the rocks
and was holding him in his arms. He didn't even look surprised or distressed
about what his brother had done. "Keedra told me he would do this if things
went a certain way. I will take his body back to our people. As far as this
is concerned....it never happened. Congratulations on your wedding. And
good night."
Qubo silently walked away with Keedra's remains. I looked back
at Sh'Ekrah.
"Well, I suppose that takes care of the body. But what about
Cristol? She's bound to find out what happened. She might even flee the
galaxy to avoid charges." That's when I had a thought. Perhaps Lorie could
do me a favor, with Seska's help. I really didn't want to have to disrupt
all of our plans and postpone the wedding. When I told Sh'Ekrah about my
idea, he agreed to give it a try.
Not much later, Seska contacted us to let us know that Cristol
had been questioned about giving Keedra our address. At first she denied
it of course. Yes, the governor and Chatterbox also had access to this information
bout they lacked motive to do such a thing. Cristol finally confessed and
was arrested. The judge set her trial for well after the wedding, thank
Vasah. See how she likes spending seven months in jail.
After Keedra committed suicide, I felt different, like I wasn't
myself. For some reason I felt a bit guilty. After al, I was the one who
initiated my relationship with Keedra before beginning my final quest. Master
Hajin had warned me about that before he died, but I didn't listen. I was
so weighed down with grief I felt I needed any kind of comfort. I thought
I'd found it in his arms. I realize now that was the biggest mistake of
my life.
Sh'Ekrah couldn't help but notice the change in my mood. I knew
he had to know what I was feeling.
"Cami, this wasn't your fault."
"Wasn't it?"
"You and I both know he took advantage of you."
"But I was the one who started it in the first place."
"You were grieving; of course you'd feel drawn to comfort, any
comfort. But Keedra should've had the sense to refuse your invitation."
I knew he was trying to make me feel better, but I also knew he was right.
Keedra could've refused to take me to bed with him, but he didn't. Was Master
Hajin's death a test to see if I would wait for my true love? If it was,
then I failed miserably. "What's done is done, and nothing can change that."
"Yes...I suppose so." It seems he knows pretty much what I'm
going through.
"Let's just say you weren't the only one to lose your last innocence
in a terrible circumstance."
(Sh'Ekrah)
Cami looked to me to explain what I meant. I didn't really want
to discuss that incident with Cristol. I never discussed it with anybody,
really. The only ones who truly knew what happened were Chatterbox and Cristol.
It's not something I'm comfortable discussing. I get disgusted just thinking
about it.
"Sh'Ekrah, are you saying something similar happened to you?"
I nodded. "Did you want to talk about it?"
"Not really...but I don't like to keep things from you. And
with our bond it's going to be even more difficult to do that. So, I might
as well tell you. I trust you to keep this between the two of us."
"Of course, my love."
With great reluctance, I explained that terrible night to her.
How the gala's wine and champagne supply got spiked with Liquid Love, how
I went to investigate the situation, how Cristol got infected and how she
passed it on to me. Everything. Safe to say, Camiel was very shocked.
"When I awoke," I continued. "I found myself in the infirmary
at Hawk Haven. Everyone who drank wine or champagne was there, genders separated."
"And Cristol?"
"In critical condition. Chatts told me that--from what he saw--she
would be lucky if she lived. He always told me that she's been after me
for some time, but it wasn't until after she recovered that I probably took
notice. By then, her advances were becoming more aggressive."
"Oh Vasah!"
"If she got pregnant as a result, I would've taken some responsibility.
But she didn't, yet she believed that we were lovers. I started to wonder
if she came from the Asylum Planet."
"You were really that rough on her?"
"I don't remember much of it, really. All I know is that I've
never been able to forgive myself for it. That night was so horrible. I've
tried convincing her I was never interested, but obviously she didn't get
the message."
"Well, you are very popular...and handsome."
"That's very sweet, coming from you. But seriously, I did wish
she'd go after some other person. That would've saved us a hell of a lot
of trouble. Then again, she probably would've never looked at me twice if
that bastard behind the gala scandal hadn't broken up with her."
"She was seeing that guy?"
"Yep. They were betrothed, but he broke off the engagement after
she got pregnant."
"The baby wasn't his?"
"Oh, it was his all right. What he didn't like was that the
baby...was a girl." Cami's face just lit up in shock when she realized who
I was talking about.
(Camiel)
Poor Lorie. I can't imagine what it's like to be rejected by
your own father. For a long time Lorie didn't even know who he was. She
said her mother told her it was a choice between two different men. Last
I spoke to her, she said she finally found out who her father is, but she
didn't tell me who he is. I guess that's why.
Sh'Ekrah and I had learned so much about each other in that
two and a half week period. That's what the Days of Preparation are for
after all. To learn about each other and become more intimate. When our
final week together finally came, I found myself feeling anxious. I knew
the next week was the week preceding the wedding, and we wouldn't be able
to see each other during that week until the wedding day.
"Sh'Ekrah, I don't know if I could stand being away from you
that long," I told him as I laid my head in his lap.
"You'll be fine Cami. It's only one week."
"All I'll be thinking of is you, kesobo" (brave warrior).
"And you'll be on my mind and in my heart too. But just think,
when we see each other again, we'll be standing before the Priest and the
Elder making our vows of love before our friends and family."
"Yeah...I'm really looking forward to that. Wait til you see
my wedding dress!"
"I'm sure it's beautiful."
"Aunty Wuwu and Jamahda Lsa made it together."
"Then I know it's beautiful." That made me smile. "And so are
you, Milady." That made me smile even more.
(Sh'Ekrah)
Another morning to spend with my lovely lady. I went to the
window to greet to sun only to see it pouring down. Perfect. I also saw
that she wasn't in bed like usual. Maybe she went to feed Caramel, I thought.
Then I heard something in the closet. Please don't be more Martians! When
I opened the door, Cami was sitting right there playing with my cuffs! That
little...
"And what do you think you're doing, Milady?" I ask her. She
looked at me and tried to hide the cuffs behind her back.
"Nothing." she said. I reached behind her back and got the cuffs.
"Yea, sure. And this?"
"So I got a little curious. Can I help that?"
"I hope so, alixia , because if I catch you playing with
these again, you'll be wearing them." She seemed shocked and a little bit
aroused at the same time. Perhaps it's about time to bring her lessons to
the advanced level. I really hope she can handle the intensity.
(Camiel)
Too bad Sh'Ekrah caught me when he did. It looked like there
was some interesting stuff in the closet. It was pouring outside so my love
and I couldn't go out for a walk. I had to find some way to preoccupy my
mind so it wouldn't wander back to what was in the closet. I brushed and
fed Caramel and cleaned her habitat. That took about half an hour. I ate
a big breakfast. That took about one hour. I watched holovision for about
another hour. No matter what I did my mind seemed to go back to the closet.
I thought I had a chance to nose around again when Sh'Ekrah went to the
dojo to practice his katas. I took that opportunity to sneak back upstairs.
When I got to our bed chamber I shut the door behind me and went straight
for the closet. I opened the little trunk to see what else was inside. I
saw metal cuffs, fabric cuffs, long leather straps, two paddles, one large
and one small, a couple pairs of gloves, some blindfolds, and some rope.
I was going to check out what else was in there when I heard the bedroom
door open. Oh, Vasah! I moved to the other side of the closet and curled
myself up in the corner of my side of the closet. Hopefully he wouldn't
see me. From the other side of the closet, I saw Sh'Ekrah open his side
and take out a robe. He then shut the door. Whew! He must not have seen
me. As soon as I began to relax, he called out to me.
"Cami...come out of the closet."
Oh, gods, I'm in for it now! I sat there quietly for a few moments
thinking maybe he doesn't really know I'm in here.
Cami, I know you're in there, so you might as well come out.
As I started to get up, he opened my side of the closet. When
I looked up at him he had this look of slight disapproval.
"I can't leave you alone for one minute, can I?"
"Uh...whatever do you mean, love?"
"Let's see...my chest is open and looks like it's been dug through.
I'd say someone hasn't heeded my warning..."
"Uh-oh"
"...and consequences have to be suffered. Come out so I can
discipline you." I shook my head. "Don't make me come in there and drag
you out, alixia ; it'll only make your punishment worse." I still didn't
move. "Fine, be that way." I thought I could run past him when he started
to come after me, but he managed to grab me and placed me over his shoulder.
I started to struggle and hit his back.
"Put me down, you brute!" I demanded.
"No. You need discipline, not insults." Gods, I could tell he
was enjoying this! It seemed the more I fought him, the more he liked. I
know that we're only playing; I trust my fiancé completely. He wouldn't
do anything to seriously hurt me...
(Sh'Ekrah)
In spite of Cami's struggling, I was able to lay her over
my lap.
"Now, a few swats on the bottom should teach you to defy me!"
As I 'disciplined' her, she started to scream and giggle and
kick her legs like a spoiled little child. I found that quite arousing.
I eventually let her go. She rolled off my lap then stood in front of me
with this impish look in her eyes.
"Well, you're certainly in a playful mood today."
"It's the weather," she replied, crossing her arms across her
chest.
"I see. Being cooped up inside affecting you? Must be. I've
never seen you act this way before." Camiel got a sudden look of horror
on her face. "What is it, love?"
"I think I left my diary out on the balcony! It's pouring rain!
It's gonna be ruined!"
"Don't worry, love, I'll go see if it's out there."
When we got to the balcony, I went out into the pouring rain
to see it her precious diary was on the table. As soon as I got through
the door I heard a click. I turned to see Cami had locked the door behind
me and was waving her diary in front of the glass. She was making teasing
little faces and laughing her little head of.
"Very funny, alixia. Now let me back in."
"Mmm...nah!"
"Cami...open this door before I break it down."
"No." Then she sticks her tongue out at me! That little witch!
She's going to pay for this! I already have her punishment all planned out.
The only thing left was to find a way back inside. The balcony was too big
of a drop, so that's out. Unless...there was a little bit of hill nearby.
I could drop down there and make my way to the dojo door. By the time I
finally did that, I was soaked! She's really going to pay for this! Shedding
off any wet garments, I snuck back upstairs to our bed chamber. That conniving
little vixen of mine was already on the bed playing with the satin cuffs.
Oh, this is too perfect! Her back was turned, so she didn't realize I was
here until I had locked the door behind me. No way she's getting out of
this one. She turned to look at me, and looked back at the balcony.
"Did you really think you were going to get away with that,
my alixia?" I asked, moving towards her. "I see I've been too lenient
with your last punishment; this time I won't be so easy." Before she could
even move, I managed to pin her down on the bed. After cuffing her to the
bed, I slowly draped a finger down her arm.
AHH! THAT'S COLD!
"Maybe you should've thought of that before locking me out in
the pouring rain." Now, how shall I go about her punishment??
(Camiel)
Gods, Sh'Ekrah's skin was so cold! The cold rain was dripping
off of him onto my clothing. When he reached underneath my blouse, I squealed
at the touch of his freezing cold hands. I tried to squirm out of his grip,
but it was no use! He started to open up my blouse. Once he had is completely
open, I could feel the cold drops on my bare chest.
"Sh'Ekrah, you're getting me wet!"
He started to snicker at what I said.
"That's not what I meant, Sh'Ekrah!"
I started to struggle even more as he ran his cold hands up
and down my sides. Things got even worse when he started to tickle me! In
spite of my screams and laughter, I was able to hear the phone ring. My
fiancé didn't stop tickling me to answer the phone though. He let
the answering machine pick it up. I overheard my pahda leaving a message.
{Hi, Cami. It's your Pahda. Just calling to see how you're doing
and if everything is all right. Remember, if you need anything, just call.
We'll be there on the last day of your Days of Preparation. I'll call back
later. We love you and miss you. Talk to you later.}
Great, now he calls. Hmm, I guess Mahda couldn't distract him
any longer. Oh, well...after about several minutes, the tickling finally
stopped. Whew! I was sure panting hard after that. I thought my 'torture'
was going to be over when I noticed my fiancé move his hands towards
my cuffed wrists. But he simply felt my hands and smiled when he noticed
I felt that.
"Aren't you done with my punishment yet?" I moaned. He started
getting this hungry look in his eyes.
"Done? I haven't even started..." Oh no! Now what's he up to?
"Well, well, what a succulent bosom you have..." Okay, it's official! I'm
marrying a manic!
(Sh'Ekrah)
The tickling had worn Cami down quite a bit. Now it was time
to move on to other punishment. Let's see how she likes a bit of pinching.
Every time I applied pressure to her tender breasts, she would gasp and
squeal. I made sure not to pinch or pull too hard. I wanted to make her
uncomfortable more than cause her pain. I enjoyed watching her squirm and
struggle beneath me. At one point her struggling got a bit too wild and
I got a knee in the groin.
"Oh, Sh'Ekrah! I'm so sorry! I didn't mean to!" Because or our
bond I could tell she was sincere.
"It's all right love," I replied with a slight grunt. "I'll
just have to restrain your legs too." I went to the closet to retrieve the
long leather straps. "These should suffice."
I didn't restrain her legs much; just tied the knees and ankles
together. Despite the wound on my own masculine pride, I still wanted some
sort of fight from her. As soon as that was secure, I returned to her chest.
"Now, where was I...oh yea!" I continued on her breasts, this time I started
devouring them. She really struggled now, especially when I would bite on
her nipples. Not that I bite...hard.
(Camiel)
As hard as it was for me to believe, what Sh’Ekrah was dong
to me was turning me on! I don’t know why that was. Maybe it was the fact
the I was completely at his mercy. Maybe it was the way he was doing it.
There didn’t seem to be any malice behind it. In fact, I could tell he wasn’t
really trying to hurt me at all, just make me a bit uncomfortable.
Hmmm…I see you’re starting to enjoy your punishment.
Oh yeah. The physical signs were pretty obvious. Just as I was
enjoying his attentions, he stopped.
“Why did you stop?”
“Because you’re not supposed to enjoy punishment. Can’t have
your discipline becoming a reward, can we? I have other ways of rewarding
you.”
“Like what?”
“If you behave yourself the rest of the day, you shall see.”
I looked over to the window. It was still pouring rain outside.
I sighed. Being good was gonna be harder than I thought.
(Sh'Ekrah)
Camiel and I found different ways to keep us both occupied and
keep her out of trouble. I started with a cooking lesson. I knew we would
be cooking for each other so we might as well teach each other how to prepare
their favorite foods. It helped that Cami already learned how to cook from
her mother.
So far, so good. Nothing of the mischievous sort was on her
mind. We tested to see if she passed her lesson at lunch. Perfect. About
shortly afterwards, the phone rang. Cami answered it; she's talking in her
native tongue. Hmm...must be a relative. It went on for a few minutes, then
she hung up. "That was Pahda." she said. "Just wanted to see how things
were."
"And what did you tell him?"
"That everything was great. He got concerned because of the
last time he called, though; he thought we took Bluegrass's advice and eloped.
But I told him we were playing at the time he called last. That was enough
for him." The part of him thinking we eloped made me laugh. I guess I couldn't
blame him for being overprotective, though; Cami is his only daughter. Gods,
she's wonderful. The rest of the day, she's been occupied and good, so I
gave her a 'reward' after supper. At least, I would've if I actually had
something to reward her with. It's not that I didn't have complete faith
in her; I just didn't think she'd go a whole day without playing another
prank. So I did the only thing I could think of at that moment; I told her
I'd let her name her reward. She glanced at the closet. What have I gotten
myself into??
(Camiel)
Oh, goody! I get to play with the toys! I skipped over to the
closet to rummage through the trunk. I saw some things I wasn’t quite sure
how to put to use. The only thing in there I had used on Sh’Ekrah was the
blindfold. I decided to keep things simple and use the fabric cuffs.
“What are you going to do with those, Milady?” my fiancé
asked as I headed beck to the bed.
“You’ll see.” Once I had him restrained I sat on his stomach.
Putting a hand to my chin, I pondered what I should do to him. I thought
of what he did to me earlier that day and decided to return the favor. As
far as I could tell, Sh’Ekrah wasn’t ticklish. However, his chest was quite
sensitive, especially certain parts. With that in mind, I went straight
for his chest and went to work.
(Camiel)
Physically, he didn't give much response. But I could feel from
our bond that he was totally going nuts! Hehe! You may be able to fool other
tormentors, kesobo, but you can't fool me. Now I'm beginning to understand
this stuff. This erotic power play is really a turn-on! I liked being in
control of my love this way...it's an interesting game, but I don't see
myself playing it 24/7. On special occasions, maybe. Don't need to get used
to it, now!
(Sh'Ekrah)
Now, I'm usually one to keep my composure (most of the time),
but Camiel's actions were really getting me excited! And what my love did
next didn't help any either. She got this really impish grin on her face
and started saying things to me. Really naughty things! I've never heard
her talk like that in all the time I've known her. She kept telling me all
the things she wanted to do to me and how much she enjoyed having me at
her mercy. I have to admit seeing this side of Cami was really turning me
on!
"I noticed you like my breasts a lot, kesobo. Well, now
you're all tied up so you can't really touch them can you?"
Gods, she's teasing me! She just had to put them right out of
my reach, didn't she!
"It's ok, my love. I'll touch them for you!"
She then started to describe how soft and wonderful they felt
and how pretty they were. I found myself pulling at my restraints. I about
completely lost it when she showed me something else she could do with those
lovely breasts of hers. I had no idea she could do that!
(Camiel)
I could really tell that I had my fiancé riled up when
he started pulling at his restraints. I was playing with my breasts right
in front of him and there wasn't a thing he could do about it. Now that's
torture! I decided to tease him even more by 'stimulating' myself in front
of him. I was laying right there beside him having a grand ol' time without
his participation. I could tell he wanted to get at me bad. He started panting,
grunting, and growling. He struggled to get loose, but it was no use.
"I know I make you hot, my love. I know you want to take me."
That was about all he could take before he started begging me
to undo his restraints. Eventually, I let him go, after I could tell that
he had calmed down a bit. I didn't want him pouncing on me as soon as I
set him loose.
"You do realize I will get you back for this, alixia.
"
"I'm not so sure. Then again, I did earn this little reward,
did I not?"
"Yes, you did. Trust me, when we get on our honeymoon, I will
make certain you receive total retaliation."
"Oh, really?"
"Yes, really. You're not the only one that can divulge in their
dark sides, and I doubt you'll want to see mine."
"I might. You never know..." Then he started pulling me into
an embrace and talked to me in his language. I liked it when he does that;
I find the whole thing quite erotic, even though I couldn't understand a
lot of it.
The following day was pretty laid back. I spent some time getting
my bare necessities together for our week of separation. I was a little
concerned about something, but was keeping quiet about it so I wouldn't
get my love excited for nothing. My cycle was a few days late, but I wasn't
sure if I was with child or not. I decided to give it a few more days before
saying anything to Sh'Ekrah.
We got more calls that day. Aunt Zan called to see if I needed
any supplies before she came with Mahda at the end of the week. I told her
I was ok so far. Sh'Ekrah's mother also called. But she didn't call to speak
to him. She called to talk to me. She explained the Hash'a'Glith wedding
night ceremony to me so I'd have some idea of what to expect.
Okay, I think I got it. The ritual starts with me stripping
my mate, then he removes my dress to reveal a rather tight garment underneath,
which gets ripped. The ritual itself is separated into four parts. The first
is 'Joining', where we start to move as one. Our palms are leaned against
each and they move like a flowing river. The second is 'Equality', where
we move in completely opposite directions with our bodies to show the balance
between us. The third is 'Respect'; I was supposed to show that by taking
his sash from the floor and giving it to him, but Lady Kes (she insisted
I call her by her name since I'm going to be family) suggested that I would
have a better time if I played a bit of tug-of-war during that part. The
final part is 'Devotion', and that part's about the easiest. We say a little
prayer of thanks to the gods and engage in actual intercourse. All right,
Joining, Equality, Respect (not too much, though), and Devotion. How hard
could that be?
(Sh'Ekrah)
Camiel and I spent the next few days packing for our honeymoon.
She seemed a bit nervous about something, but I wasn't sure what. I asked
her about it, but she said everything was fine. So, I left it alone. I was
glad that my mother had explained the ritual to her. I was sure my love
would do just fine.
Our last night together before the wedding was quite emotional.
Cami started to cry, telling me that she didn't want to be away from me.
She felt that one week would be too long to be without me. I reassured her
that we would be together again soon. When we made love, it was as if we
just couldn't let each other go. The following morning we didn't have time
for tears. Around 9 AM things got pretty hectic. Camiel's parents and a
family friend showed up for the final day. Lady Detia and Phantom had come
to relax Camiel's hair. While the ladies fussed over my fiancé, Master
Mikel asked me to have a seat in the living room. We had an interesting
little talk.
(Camiel)
When I sat down to let Mahda put the relaxer in my hair, she
sucked her teeth and shook her head.
"Chile, I never seen hair so nappy in my life!" she complained
in her Jamaican accent.
"Sorry, Mahda. I'm not used to wearing it natural like you."
"Well, I might as well get to work."
I winced every time she managed to pull my tight curls apart
to apply to chemical treatment. My hair is long so I knew it could take
a while to complete the process. We struck up a conversation to pass the
time.
"So, did you enjoy your little 'vacation', Sunny?" Zan asked.
"Oh, very much so!"
"Did he hit 'the spot', baby?" Mahda asked point blank. Zan
snickered at her straight forwardness.
"There was no way he could have missed it, Mah!"
"That big huh?"
"Bigger than Pahda, I'm afraid."
"Oh Lord! I'm gonna have to get Papa Toussaint to say a prayer
for you!"
"Why? I have all the prayers I need!" I laughed.
"Ok, baby. Just make sure you've got plenty of extra lube on
top of all those prayers." All three of us began to laugh. Eventually, I
told Mahda and Zan how I was feeling kind of down about being separated
from my love for a week.
“Chile, I was separated from your Pahda for FIVE CYCLES! A week
is nothing! Now get yourself together!”
Mahda was right. A week is nothing compared to five cycles.
I hoped that our time apart would pass by quickly so I could be with him
once again. We could always contact each other with the ky gom (soul touch)
until we were able to see one another again.
(Sh'Ekrah)
Okay, I hear females laughing. Just turn the other way and mind
my own business, I think to myself. I focused my entire attention on Master
Mikel. This is awkward; me getting a lecture from a lower-ranking officer.
It doesn't help that I'm older than his own ancestors. Then again, I've
never been married before, he has. I could immediately tell that he's just
as nervous as I was.
"And well, sir," he continued. "You'd better treat my daughter
right. If you make her cry, I'll break your neck (if she doesn't first,
that is) and I say that with all due respect."
"Understood."
"And you do realize that marriage is a big responsibility."
"Yes, I do."
"It is about the most important part of one's life."
"Yes, I understand that."
"And it's not going to be ruined by your own direct actions,
is it?"
"No, it won't."
"Well, then, I am content. Just go over what I said during your
retreat and all should be fine."
"I'll see to it immediately."
(Camiel)
Evening arrived way to fast in my opinion. That meant it was
time for Sh'Ekrah and I to head for the Temple to our respective chambers.
Mahda and Aunt Zan had finished my hair, braiding it so that it wouldn't
take that long to perfect on my wedding day. Ah my love and I walked up
to the temple hand in hand, I could feel my heart pounding. I took deep
breaths, trying to calm myself down. When we got to the entrance, I knew
it was time for us to part ways. After kissing me good bye, Sh'Ekrah started
to go one way, but I wouldn't let go of his hand at first. I pulled him
into a hug before finally letting go. Gods, this wasn't going to be easy
for me at all.
When I was closed in my chamber, it was so quiet, and I felt
so lonely. I didn't sleep that much that night. My stomach was hurting badly.
Turns out my monthly had finally come. I was a little disappointed and relieved
at the same time. After laying there thinking of nothing but my love, I
was finally able to go to sleep.
I spent most of my days in meditation. Occasionally I would
communicate with my love through our bond. I missed him very much, and I
could tell he missed me too. He seemed to be handling it better than I was
though. I often found myself crying, especially at night.
(Sh'Ekrah)
My precious lady...I know this is hard for her; she's never
been taught to handle something like this, after all. During the entire
week, I can feel her depression and loneliness. Even when we communicate
through our bond, I know she misses me. How I longed to be at her side...to
be able to comfort her. Gods, this is killing me, but I need to stay focused.
With our work, we'll probably be apart like this a lot, even though we are
able to make time for each other. The truth is, being separated from her
like this worries me. I don't like being without her as much as vice versa,
especially after that incident with Keedra. I think if it wasn't for our
bond, I would go crazy not knowing if she's all right or not.
I worry for her, a lot. No matter how many times she tries to
reassure me, I worry about her. In our relationship, we share a lot of things;
time, cultures, enemies...the last one is quite a trip. We both have enemies
that are very powerful. And after what Mon*Star tried to do to her, I went
harder on the Mob than ever. I made certain they learned that if they ever
mess with Camiel, they better pray she deals with them before I do. Not
proper military protocol, but it seemed to work. Of course, after I told
Cami about that fight with Mon*Star, she made me promise not to do anything
to jeopardize my career. It wasn't that she was embarrassed with my actions;
she just didn't want me to get into trouble because of something that happened
to her and I'm grateful for it. I'm sure the Mob is too; after all, that
promise I made is the only thing between me and their wretched necks.
It's a good thing I insisted on a private wedding; Chatts once
said that the entire base was being flooded by reporters and photographers
24/7. At least I know that if either the Mob or the MATI somehow hear about
this wedding, they'll attack the military chapel rather than the temple.
Won't they be embarrassed when they don't find what they're looking for?
Well, as long as I know nothing mortally or supernaturally possible can
go wrong on our wedding day, I am content.
The entire week seemed to go by quickly. As soon as the wedding
day arrived, I waited for Chatterbox. He was supposed to get here so we
can go over any last minute details, but...*sigh* leave it to that bird
to be late at a time like this. Why, oh why did I ask him to be my herald?
(Camiel)
Our wedding day finally arrived. I had made sure to get plenty
of rest. I was so excited that I would get to see my love! Mahda and Seska
arrived early to help me get ready. First, they helped me put on the special,
tight fitting under garments. Then they helped me put on my dress. It was
so beautiful! It was off white , sleeveless, with violet passion flowers
embroidered on the edges of the skirt and on the bodice. My tiara had violet
colored water roses woven into it. It was finally attached to my long, cream
colored veil. After Mahda and Seska put the finishing touches on my make-up,
I was ready to meet with my groom. Mahda went to sit with everyone else
in the temple while my herald gathered up her hand bells and we waited for
the groom's herald to announce his arrival.
(Sh'Ekrah)
Okay, the wedding's arrived, I'm all set to meet my future mate,
and...my herald (who has finally arrived) has gotten his talons caught in
the bells and cursing.
"Chatterbox, watch your beak!" I snapped. "This is a sacred
place."
"Sorry, hermano ." he replied. "These blasted bells won't get
off of my--" He finally got the bells untangled--at the price of them breaking
into a million pieces. "Don't worry; I have back-up in store just in case."
Back-up? I'm afraid to find out what that is. About a few minutes after
he left, I heard two blasts of an air horn. Tell me that isn't the back-up.
"MAKE WAY FOR THE GROOM! MAKE WAY! CLEAR THE PASSION FLOWER
PATH FOR HIS ARRIVAL! I REPEAT, CLEAR THE AREA! GROOM COMING THROUGH!" Then
two more blasts from the air horn. Okay, it's official; the first I'm going
to do upon returning from the honeymoon is strangle that parrot. Then it
was Sapphire's turn to announce my bride's arrival. Please don't be as bad
as Chatts...
"Make way for the bride! Make way! Clear that passion flower
path for her arrival. Are you people deaf?! Clear that path, now!" Okay,
that was getting carried away, but at least she used the bells. As soon
as I saw my future, nay, my world in view, I forgot all about the terrible
proclamation. Okay, aside from that...interesting introduction, so far so
good.
(Camiel)
Ok, those proclamations were a bit jacked up, but it could have
been worse. Once I saw Sh'Ekrah, my mind went to more important things.
With each step, I came closer to becoming Lady Brightlight. This is the
happiest day of my life! Seska held her hand bells high over her head as
I walked behind her, holding my head high. I was surprised that I wasn't
nervous. I just felt so full of joy! This is the day I had been preparing
for. Finally the heralds met at the beginning of the passion flower path.
They stepped aside to let my handsome groom take me by the hand. Right before
the processional, I gazed into my love's eyes.
This is it! The day we've both been waiting for!
I could tell he was excited too. He gave my hand a gentle squeeze
as we made our way down the path.
Each step we took seemed like an eternity. From the background,
I could hear Aunt Jade and Cherri sing the procession. It made me think
of all that we've gone through to find each other.
My heart is yours
Your heart is mine
What’s mine is yours
What’s yours is mine
Two hearts together
Intertwined
Two hearts, one love
Two souls, one mind
As long as I shall live I’ll be
Your love for all eternity
Let nothing come between true love
Sent by the gods from above
Two hearts forever
Intertwined
Two hearts, one love
Two souls, one mind
Our hearts are destined to be one
Now that our journey has begun
Let our guide be the divine
Two hearts, one love
Two souls, one mind
They changed the lyrics a little to suit this special occasion,
but it was great nonetheless. As soon as we reached the altar, my heart
just about leaped from my chest. Once both blessings from the High Priest
and Elder were said, we were to say our vows. I just hope I'll remain cool
enough to remember.
I knew if I looked out at everyone else I would get even more
nervous, so I focused on my love as he made his vows.
“I, Sh'Ekrah Gil'Ack Brightlight, swear to the gods to be a
true and loving mate. I vow to support you, to worship you, in times of
ill and times of wellness, in sickness and in health. I promise to share
with you my hopes, my dreams, to be forever by your side in darkness and
light. I will allow no obstacle, mortal or supernatural, to ever break our
bond of true love. You are my strength in the storm, my guiding light in
the darkness. You are my refuge and my shelter. In friendship and love,
I commit to you my soul, my eternal essence.”
As he made those vows to me before our family and friends, I
could sense the deep love behind those words. We had each written our own
vows, so I knew every word came from his heart. It was my turn them. I took
a deep breath and spoke the heartfelt words I had written for my true love.
“I, Camiel Jezel Meglouse, vow to be a loving, faithful spouse.
I promise to treat you with the utmost respect at all times. I will do everything
in my power to make sure you are happy. I promise to be loyal to you in
good times and hard times, when you are well and when you are ill. I promise
to be a loyal and faithful friend and lover, giving of myself to you unselfishly.
I will love you with an unconditional love and be quick to forgive. I will
let nothing and no one come between us. I make this eternal commitment to
you both now and forever.”
By the time I had gotten to the end of my vows, my voice was
quivering and I could feel the tears welling up in my eyes. Thank Vasah
I wore water proof mascara!
(Sh'Ekrah)
Once our vows were said, Ka'Quari brought out a huge goblet
filled with a deep red wine. That was the blood of the Geia'Qui, which we
were to drink to seal our bond of marriage before the gods. Ka'Quari slowly
poured the wine from the goblet into my hands. I presented the 'blood' to
Cami, who drank from my hands. After that, she cupped her hands, received
the 'blood' and let me drink from her hands. This represented our new interdependence
of each other. Finally, our respective heralds presented our marriage bracelets.
They were linked by the charm Camiel and I choose as the emblem of us. It
was a Terran wedding band. We took both ends of the charm, broke it in half
to represent our individual selves and exchanged bracelets. We stood before
our family and friends as we were announced as mates and entawans. Cami
was about to make her way back to the passion flower path when I pulled
her back.
"What?" I whispered to her. "I don't get to kiss the bride?"
Then I took her into a passionate kiss. For the first time ever, I'm able
to show my affection in public to my love...my mate. Life certainly doesn't
get any better than this!
(Camiel)
Sh’Ekrah’s kiss had me wanting to skip the reception and head
back home! I wanted to toss the bouquet and the garter myself right then
and there! But I knew our families and friends wanted to celebrate with
us. My entawan and I made our way back down the passion flower path hand
in hand. Our limo was waiting outside. Zeek was our chauffer.
“Well hello there! Is this the happy couple?” he greeted.
“Hi, Zeek! It’s good to see you!”
“And it’s good to see such a lovely bride! And you look great
too, Brigadier, sir!”
“Why thank you, Zeek.”
Zeek opened the door for us and my mate helped me inside. We
kissed and cuddle the whole drive there. When we arrived at the reception
hall, most of our family and friends were there. I even saw Pidro with his
entawan, Hatia and their son Prince Eris. It was so good to see my relatives
and share this happy and blessed day with them!
Wow...I never dreamed that the reception would be so wonderful!
It was so much like a dream; a perfect dream. About an hour into the reception,
that crazy entawan of mine 'accidentally' dropped a fork and went down to
get it, only to come back up with that and my garter. All the single men
gathered round when they saw that.
"All right, men, settle down." he said. "As you know, the Terran
tradition requires me to throw this and whoever catches it will receive
luck in finding a mate. However..." He then walked right up to Kyle and
actually handed him the garter! "There are just some people who need the
luck more than anyone else in the galaxy." Sh'Ekrah gave Kyle a good pat
on the shoulder as everyone else burst out laughing! Oh, Vasah, he has such
a sense of humor! I figured since that was all done, I decided to throw
the bouquet. I think the Fates (or Chatterbox, depending on who's first)
have something in store when Lorie ended up catching the bouquet. Kyle merely
gave her a shy yet smug look of desire.
"You've gotta be kidding!" Lorie had shouted. "If I'm going
to find a mate, I'd like him to be a man!"
"And what am I?" Kyle replied.
"An arrogant, snot-nosed, conceited, armored playboy jock!"
With that, she stuffed the bouquet right on his head! Poor Kyle...gotta
feel sorry for him after that.
"I thought the garter was supposed to give him luck." my mate
commented.
"You were supposed to throw it, after all." I answered.
"Well, can I help but feel sorry for him?"
"You're still crazy."
"As always, for you, Milady."
(Sh'Ekrah)
The reception was going perfectly. I could tell Milady was really
enjoying herself. At one point Camiel's father tapped a wine glass to get
everyone's attention.
"I would like to make a toast to the newlyweds." Master Mikel
had a very serious expression on his face. Within moments he had everyone's
undivided attention.
"I never thought the day my only daughter, and my oldest child,
got married would come so quickly. It seems like not long ago she was a
wide eyes and curious little girl who couldn't wait to explore the world.
Now she's a woman, and is now in the care f her life mate. It's going to
take some time for me to get used to this situation, but I don't mind. I
can tell she has found a loving, and dedicated mate who I am proud to call
my son-in-law. Here's to a happy and blessed future for the both of you!"
After making the toast, Master Mikel looked over at me and smiled,
giving me a nod of approval. That's when I realized he had truly accepted
me as part of his family.
Things were going pretty well. At least, until Chatts took the
stage. By the gods! Please tell me he isn't going to sing!
"All right, ladies and germs!" he announced. "Are we having
fun?" The crowd roared an affirmative. "Good! Now it's time for the lovely
couple of my (and the gods') creation to have their first dance! Uh, Phantasma
, I'm gonna need your help here!" Phantom just shook her head and joined
Chatterbox on the stage as Cami and I made it to the dance floor. "Hit it!"
Chatts instructed as music started to play.
I was counting down the minutes,
Was wishing on a star.
I was praying for a sign, trying to beat the odds.
I was dreaming of you and the force of your face,
There you were, waiting for that day
When you, you went through the hurricane,
When you, baby, you called my name.
Well, at least he's mimicking some other singer instead of doing
it himself; doesn't sound half bad at all.
You went through the storm,
And you turned back the night.
Baby you are the fire, burning the midnight sky
And your love is taking me higher,
Just when all hope was gone and the hero belongs.
There you were.
I deeply concentrated on my love and our future lives together;
soon, it seemed it was only us and this music.
As the broken heaven,
Just to roll back the clouds.
Were you on a mission? Were you seeking me out?
Was I there, one in a million,
Was I there one sacred kiss?
That you couldn't chance, you just couldn't miss?
And you, babe, you whispered the silent tears,
When you, babe, you swept away all my fears.
You went through the storm,
And you turned back the night.
Baby you are the fire, burning the midnight sky
And your love is taking me higher,
Just when all hope was gone and the hero belongs.
There you were, babe.
Standing in the middle of nowhere, with your arms wide open
And you
You were the reason when there was no reason in my life
You're the reason in my life.
You went through the storm,
And you turned back the night.
Baby you are the fire, burning the midnight sky
And your love is taking me higher,
Just when all hope was gone and the hero belongs.
There you were.
You went through the storm,
And you turned back the night.
Baby you are the fire, burning the midnight sky
And your love is taking me higher,
Just when all hope was gone and the hero belongs.
There you were...
"I love you..."
(Camiel)
It was as if that song was written just for the two of us. We
had gone through so much to find each other and so much to be together.
I didn’t realize I had started crying until Sh’Ekrah began to kiss away
my tears.
I love you so much, my Fearless Rebel…and I’ll never stop.
Other couples had joined us on the dance floor, but my focus
was on my one true love. The one who swore to love me with an undying love.
The one I knew I could trust completely. The one to whom I was the most
precious thing in the universe. The answer to my prayers. The kiss we shared
at that moment was pure magic. I didn’t want that moment to end, but I felt
my love urging me to come with him. That’s when I remembered the arrangement
we had made with Moeba. We had planned on sneaking away during the reception
while Moeba used her Dittomorph and Macromorph capabilities to disguise
herself as us. Hopefully, no one would catch on until after we were long
gone.
We finally made our way home. My life mate lifted me up and
carried me over the threshold. Another ancient Terran tradition. It felt
so good to be in his arms once again. I hadn’t seen him for a whole week
before the wedding. Now we were finally together, and alone, once again.
"I missed you, kesobo."
"As did I, Milady. As did I." Once we were in our bedchamber,
my love brought out the prayer grass, which has been soaking in water rose
oil for a week. Once it was set up and lit, it was time for the ritual to
begin. The grass truly did enhance the scent. I walked up to my beloved
and slowly began to undress him. I noticed he was enjoying this and greatly
anticipated his part. As soon as he was completely dominant, he embraced
me and began to suck my neck, carefully removing my dress as he went. Pretty
soon, all that was left were the under garments. He ripped them apart very
slowly, intensifying my desire. We were both released. Now for the actual
ritual to begin.
'Joining' truly felt like we were one as our palms and bodies
moved like one. 'Equality' had us moving in the opposite directions to show
balance. It went flawless. Now came 'Respect'. I picked up the sash from
the floor and moved to give it to my beloved, only to snatch it away from
him. He was shocked, at first, then smiled. I kept teasing him with the
sash until he was finally able to grab one end of it and we ended up in
a tug-of-war. Eventually, he twirled the sash all around me and tied the
rest of it around my wrists behind my back. He then pulled me towards his
chest and started feeling me all over.
So you've decided to become difficult, have you? Well,
I'll just leave you like this until you learn to show me some respect.
Hehe! This was great! I started nuzzling his neck in return.
Aw, ruin my fun, why don't you? You know I was only playing.
If I let you go, will you do this part right?
Yes, my love. He seemed satisfied with that, since he
finally untied me. I handed the sash back to him again, this time properly.
He simply nodded and tossed it aside. Now for the final part; 'Devotion'.
He moved me towards the bed, laid me down and said a little prayer of thanks
to the gods. I said one, too, but we each had different prayers of thanks.
I'm sure the gods wouldn't mind. After that, he went into me and completed
the ritual. We soon started to feel sleepy and crawled into bed, cuddling
with each other. I could only dream of the future that awaits us, and our
honeymoon at Tampur Beach.
-fin
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