Continuing Benji's POV:
Cherry blossoms floated in the wind as my mind was locked in a dream. I was far away from where I once was. My clothes were heavy in layers as the sunrise was just on the horizon. I remembered this memory so vividly now. I was waiting by a spring on top of a bridge. My loyal servant waited a few feet away. My hair was long even in a braid that rested over my shoulder. I looked to the sky as a shadow crossed the reflection in the water. A gigantic emerald beast landed and turned into a man with magic. His stature was tall even from afar. He walked towards me with a love so pure in his eyes. He reached out with open arms. I was running now as I embraced him.
"You came," I whispered.
My voice was soft like a female's.
I barely recognized it.
It's been long since I was a female.
"You called," he purred back.
"We have to go!" My voice seemed to distance itself as I heard it echo in my mind. Worry consumed me. "My father found out about us. He will kill you the next time-"
An arrow flittered past my ear and barely grazed it as it struck my lover in the eye. His name is long forgotten by now. I know in my heart though he was my true love. The memory was beginning to fade as I was forced from his arms by guards. One of my father's knights drew a sword on my dying love. It's sword slashing through his chest. There were too many as they surrounded him. Even looking back now I still cannot figure out how it happened. After I had been so careful. I turned on my own servants and slaughtered them all.
Not long after that the great revolution of my kind would begin. It would free me from my father's wrath. He had prevented me after that night from seeing anyone out of our species. Too scared I would find happiness again. These weren't memories of a past life... but of my earlier days when I was young. It was a nightmare I always had right after sex.
My eyes opened as I took in a deep breath. I sprung upward and was ready to throw hands but found myself back in Vanitas' nest. I was surrounded in our mating scent. The scent of our bond was strong and overpowered my thoughts. Memories fluttered through my eyes as memories of the week's bonding period washed over me. I had fought to stay awake that last night but he gave me melatonin. It was all it took to convince me to sleep.
"Good heavens," I heard a sweet voice say from behind me as arms wrapped around my shoulders and a damp rag was placed on my forehead. "You startled me! Lay back down and take it easy," I heard a woman's voice telling me. I was brought backwards as my head landed into a lap. I stared up at her familiar face. It was Ildrass. The golden haired beauty patted the rag over my forehead. Her golden eyes watched me with a passion to heal me. She was in a vibrate black corset dress that fitted her chest and plumped out her small chest. Her face were delicate in features as she looked washed out by the light colors on her body.
"Ildrass," I muttered in delight. I don't remember the last time I saw her, it felt so long ago. She nodded as she pushed my hair away from my face. "How long have I been asleep?" I begged for the answer. A rose scent was stuck to the cloth which told me she had been taking care of my body while I slept.
"Four days since your week with him," she noted and nodded as if she had been personally keeping up with the time. "You lasted a long time." Her voice sounded jealous but she wasn't upset. She patted my forehead in a continued rhythm.
"So where is he?" I asked as I eyed the empty nest over.
"On an important business trip. He was disappointed he wouldn't be here when you woke up. He asked me personally to watch over you," she leaned in and kissed my forehead as she took the cloth away. "I'm glad you're awake." My muscles were starting to throbbed as I eased my head off her lap. She pushed me back down and looked concerned. "Don't rush yourself!" I laughed as I patted her hand.
"Ildrass I am a vampire," I assured her as I pushed past her hands and sat up on my own. She came after me worriedly when I began to get up. She forced herself on me as she assisted me.
"I know! But, you look so delicate," she told me as she insisted on helping. I wouldn't lean into her as I pulled her into a hug.
"I'm fine," I told her again as I gave her a small kiss on the forehead. "Thank you for worrying. I really am fine," I insisted as I glanced around the nest. I looked for the entrance to find it missing. A wall stood in it's path. Though it was obvious from the separation of coins that it used to be the entrance. I was certain it was Vanitas' magic that made it appear that way. I felt her tug me suddenly.
"Come, we'll bathe in the water," Ildrass insisted. I followed her persistence as she lead me toward the sound of the waterfall. We reached it in no time. It was at least fifty feet tall. The water roared into a giant pool that moved through the cave and out in the far corner through a bottomless pool. She took me to a part that was calm and pulled my robe off of me and gestured for me to step in. I jumped into the water without hesitation and swam down to the bottom. My eyes scanned for the exit but there was none where I was. I would have to swim to the rough water if I wanted to escape. I swam back up to the surface and gasped for air dramatically to stage I was out of breath. I didn't need air necessarily. I just made her believe I did.
I swam back to the shallows and stood up as my feet hit a rocky bottom. Ildrass paid me no attention as she searched through a nearby trunk and pulled out a luxurious soap and brought it to me. Her feet wouldn't touch the water but she tossed it to me and I caught it. I used the bar of soap to wash off the scents caked on my skin and ran it through my hair. I tossed the soap to the water's edge and went back under to scrub clean. I got out and wringed my hair out as she brought me plush towels and assisted me in drying off. She worked at my hair halfway through and wouldn't let me go until it was dry.
She brought me to a trunk of fresh scented clothes in my size and I knew then it was brought in recently. I chose something to my liking as I found a satin black button up and matched it with a comfortable looking pair of jeans almost the same color. She gave me slippers as a suggestion I wasn't going far from home today. She forced me to sit as she began to braid my hair and get the knots out. Her fingers worked in tiny braids on the side and eventually pulled it into one big braid.
"It's rare to see a male with long hair in today's society," she thought quietly. I nodded as I could give her no explanation. I just never had time to cut it before. Nor did I have time to fix it.
"You're so kind," I said quickly. "Thank you." Her light purr would respond back her welcome as she finished working on my hair. She touched my shoulders when done.
"There we go! You look a lot better. I bet you're hungry. I should have fed you first. Come, there is blood waiting for you." She moved back toward the nest and I followed her without much thought. I spotted the blood sitting in the nest on a tray and ran past her for it. My hunger drove me to it as I took the bottle without another thought and downed it. The blood slid down my throat in thick gulps as I finished it off and licked my lips. It was honestly the best meal I've had here. The blood was pure with no added substances. I could feel my body healing from the new source flowing inside of me.
I found myself staring at the hidden entrance as Ildrass walked up to stand beside me. She took the glass from me and I flinched from her movement. She laughed when she noticed she startled me.
"Vantias placed a spell over the hoard when he left to seal us in and protect us."
"I thought we are protected. We're underground and underneath the home. Why would he take the extra precautionary steps?"
"You took the path from the basement?" She asked. I nodded to confirm it. "Well that was all an illusion. You actually stepped through his spells to get inside the cave system. We're in the dragon realm now. He separated the paths in with his spells. We'll be safe here." I glanced around at the ceiling with wonder. Where exactly is this cave? If we're not underground- could we be in a mountain? The possibilities are now endless.
'Benji, are you awake?' I heard his amused voice echo inside of my head. I froze as I looked for him around the cave. Where is he? I don't see him.
'I don't see you.'
I felt a warmth spread through my body as it began in my chest. I was aroused by his voice and disappointed all a the same time as I knew he wasn't close by.
'I will be there soon. Ildrass will keep you company in the meantime.'
I felt our connection break. My mind swirled in excitement and desires. I glanced around to find Ildrass settling into the nest as if she was exhausted now. I knew she wasn't used to late hours of the night from the look on her face. She needed sleep. She trusted me stay close to her and I would. I didn't want to leave her alone. I felt protective over her all of a sudden. A desire to stay by her side kept me from leaving. I recognized it as a same desire I had earlier even though I could have left by the water. I took my spot on the edge of the nest as I settled into a comfortable spot.
I could only chop these feelings up to being marked by Vanitas. He was able to control me somehow and I was comfortable with it. I kept watch over Ildrass as she fought sleep for as long as she could but eventually passed out.
I found myself looking away as the ceiling rumbled. I could hear roaring not far off and the sound of a dying beast. A challenge that was quickly lost. The quiet nest echoed the sounds the rest of the cave system made outside of the walls. It told me the paths connecting the cave was overrun by vicious dragons serving Vanitas. Whatever threatened the existence of this hoard lived a very short life. The sounds filtered through the top of the waterfall and I was made aware from it there was a way out up there. Not that it mattered. I had no intentions of exploring a realm of dragons. I wanted to stay put and wait for Vanitas to come back.
Not long after the silence filled the night did the wall where the entrance once held up reappeared and Vanitas walked through. He had already transformed into a human form before the opening revealed itself. He was wrapped up in a gold robe as it finished forming across his body. His arms wrapped around Siollynth and Farlora's bodies as he brought them with. Farlora gave me a sweet and loving look as she noticed me. Siollynth was too wrapped up in Vanitas' presence to pay me any attention.
I eyed her over though. Her stomach was so big I was nervous she would burst. It would be any day now before she gives birth. Her fire-red hair was down today and wild with curls. She kept her reading glasses tucked between her breast. A long v-neck revealed her plump breast that were flowing freely in her green dress different from the one before. It was long sleeved and loose to bring her extra comfort.
"Look! He's awake," Farlora said as she turned back to grab Vanitas' attention and place it on me. But, he was already looking for me. I heard Ildrass stir awake as if she could feel their presence and sat up as she rubbed her eyes. "And, Ildrass too!"
Vanitas assisted Siollynth into the nest but Farlora came in first and pulled me with her to get closer to Ildrass. Farlora's hands rubbed my neck as she let me go and pulled Ildrass into a caring hug. They shared sweet purrs and I could see their love filtering through the surface of their eyes. I was distracted as Vanitas finally reached us with Siollynth. She plopped down with a pain on her face as she held her tummy. I knew then this would be the last place she ventured to before she was ready to give birth. He will keep her here until she gives birth. I could see his worry on his face for her comfort. Farlora left Ildrass as she touched Siollynth and rubbed her shoulders. This gave Vanitas the time he desired as he pulled Ildrass into a passionate kiss. They locked in a rhythm as he rewarded her almost. He would lean into her ear when she needed to catch her breath. I could hear her panting.
"See if you can help ease her muscles," Vanitas suggested so quiet no one would catch it besides me. Ildrass nodded as she went to Siollynth's side and rubbed her stomach to comfort her. I could sense magic at work as Ildrass healed those sore muscles pulsing under Sio's skin. Vanitas' eyes locked with mine.
'It's good to see you awake,' his voice echoed in my mind. 'Come here.' He opened his arms out for me. I found myself going to him without hesitation. I welcomed his body as I pressed my head into the crook of his neck. He kissed my forehead as he walked me over to the others. He sat down beside Siollynth and forced me into his lap as he paid them no attention. His eyes were locked on me as he forced me to look at him. He would keep up with our silent conversation. 'My little mate, how do you feel?'
'There is something off for sure,' I told him as I wasn't sure what it was exactly.
'You're tame now.'
Tame? I certainly felt it.
I had no desire to leave his side. As for now I only wanted to stay with him. The week we spent together flashed through my mind. The endless nights he was able to perform and keep up with me. Only for me to tap out at dawn and be forced to sleep. He had concurred me and wouldn't let me even touch his body. I spent those nights receiving. I was different from before. I was stuck with dirty thoughts now of letting him enter me once more. I could feel my dick forming into a thick shaft. It was hard to cover as I tried to hide it from the others. He spun me around suddenly when he noticed. His hands reached into my pants and suddenly brought it out. Farlora's eyes flickered to us almost immediately. I felt my cheeks becoming rosy from embarrassment.
"I don't think he got it all out of his system. How about you help, Farlora." His voice was almost a command to her and her eyes lit with joy as she was offered to join.