A wall of nightmarish creatures stretched as far as the eye could see in both directions. Some flew high into the sky and watched their prey below while others crawled, slithered, or ran on the ground. They poured out from Ninir Forest, chasing down a group of people on horseback.
They were the Bakarti elves and the soldiers of Karneth. Proud and strong warriors now fleeing for their lives. Among them were their leaders, Emilia Everwood who was the new Chieftain of the Bakarti, and General Sasha Heldeer of the soldiers of Karneth.
Holding the reins of Sasha's horse was none other than James Keller, a man summoned to the world of Erodus from planet Earth. He slapped the reins even harder as he could here the mass of monsters drawing closer. His head turned left and right as he tried to get a better look at them.
Near the back of the group several archers fired arrows at the monsters. Many of the arrows hit their targets and dropped them dead right where they were. Others whizzed by their targets and impaled themselves into the ground only to be stomped on by another beast.
Yori Weshad, a large breasted priestess from Karneth raised her hands and conjured a powerful ball of light. She sent it careening across the field and it exploded into thousands of sparks of light. Each spark burned a hole into the monsters bodies. Several monsters fell down dead while others writhed in pain.
"Nice Shot!" Sasha shouted, giving her a thumbs up.
"Thank you my dear, I do try to impress." Yori answered with a playful grin.
The battle raged on, the huge armadillo-like creature causing devastation in its wake. The monstrous horde was slowly shrinking as the elven archers and Sasha's soldiers took out numerous beasts, but they still struggled with maintaining their ranks. The armadillo-like creature crashed into a group of soldiers, destroying them in a single blow. It continued to crush soldiers left and right, its strength and speed overwhelming the combined forces of the elves and Karnethian soldiers.
The huge beast turned to face James, charging toward him. The soldiers and elves attempted to rally and hold their ground against the onslaught, some jumping out of the way but others being crushed beneath its size and strength. An idea dawned on James as he watched a spear fly through the air and bounce off its hard spinning shell.
"Wait a minute. Sasha! Tell the soldiers to line up with their spears. At my signal, angle them up so they pierce under its chin." James ordered.
Sasha nodded but seemed to question his strategy. The soldiers lined up perfectly and held their spears at the ready. The armadillo beast spun around and came in for a third time. Just as the creature was about to crush them under its immense weight James shouted:
"Now!"
Their spears rose up unto the air at a 70 degree angle and pierced under the creatures chin and shoulders. Black blood erupted from the wounds and covered the soldiers as well as the ground with its slick liquid.
The soldiers maneuvered so the beast fell side ways allowing Sasha and James on their horse to ride up and cut the head clean off.
The soldiers cheered and rejoined the moving mass of horses. Sasha looked shocked and amused by the display of superior strategy. She looked at James with a newfound sense of admiration and respect. She knew he was powerful and capable but that battle had shown him facing a force of nature. That wasn't to mention his quick thinking, leadership, and confidence in the face of an overwhelming threat. And she had to admit that it was rather impressive to watch him do all of that with a single scratch on his cheek.
"How the devil did you think of that?"
"I saw it in a movie once." James answered honestly, happily shocked it worked.
"What is a movie?" Sasha asked, tilting her head in confusion.
"I'll tell you later."
Once they were safe in the group Sasha and James exchanged relieved glances and then kissed each other passionately. Their tongues danced inside their mouths and intertwined in gentle licks behind the teeth.
Yori smirked mischievously and wondered if she too would get a celebratory kiss. Emilia on the other hand was jealous of the exchange and became flushed with anger. She rode up alongside them and made sure to shout nice and strong.
"Hey you two!! Save it for the bedroom. We have monsters to kill!"
Sasha turned and gave Emilia a challenging smirk and winked at her.
Emilia grumbled under her breath and slipped back into the group behind Sasha and James.
James and the others turned around to face the encroaching hoard of monsters. The monsters seemed to have learned from their previous mistake, as they now charged forward in large waves in an attempt to overwhelm the elven calvary and the exhausted soldiers. Sasha's forces held their ground, hacking and slashing at the monsters until their swords and shields became too bloodied to be effective. James watched the battle carefully, trying to understand how to turn the tide back into their favor.
James and the others turned around to face the encroaching hoard of monsters. The monsters continued to pour out of the forest, their superior numbers overwhelming the forces of Karneth. Some elves managed to bring down a few of the flying creatures with their arrows, but most of their attacks barely even fazed the monsters. Sasha and her soldiers held their ground desperately, their swords and shields stained with the blood of the monsters, but their weapons were no match for their overwhelming numbers. It seemed like a battle they simply could not win.
The elves and soldiers were able to create a choke point in the hills, funneling the overwhelming numbers of monsters into a tighter space. This gave them an edge for a while as they were able to bring down several of their enemies. However, the monsters were relentless, throwing themselves against the choke point over and over until it was clear that it was only a matter of time before they would eventually break through.
"Damn! This isn't holding!" Sasha admitted, a defeated look falling over her face.
"We need to make for the wall! It's the only way." James said, pointing ahead of them.
"We won't make it James. It's too far until we reach the wall." Sasha argued, looking back at the sea of monsters coming for them.
James lowered his head as he realized she was right. They needed a miracle to get out of this.
James looked up and saw something strange. A line of red dots on the horizon line ahead of them. For a few brief moments fear sank in as he thought they might be more monsters. But upon closer inspection he could tell they were humans on horseback.
"Is that what I think it is?" James asked, hope rising in his voice.
"It is! It's King Herod!" Sasha agreed, smiling and crying with relief.
Just when everything seemed hopeless, King Herod arrived with an army of a thousand female soldiers, archers, and spearwomen. The enormous force had been sent by the three messengers they had sent earlier. The soldiers and elves with James cheered and rode with purpose knowing the tide was turning in their favor.
King Herod and his army rode with torches to light their way, like an army of fire flies they moved like a swarm towards them. Once they arrived they moved around James and the elves and created a buffer from the monsters.
The King of Karneth rode up to meet James and the elven army escorted by two strong soldiers holding shields and torches.
"King Herod!" James exclaimed, happy to see him again.
"Lord James, General Sasha, it is a pleasure to see you both alive and well." King Herod declared.
"Thank you for coming to get us, I don't think we would have made it without your help." James admitted, looking back the battle behind them.
King Herod's face fell when he saw the monstrosities behind them. An endless tide of terrifying creatures straight out of his worst nightmares. The King questioned if even their entire army could take on a force as formidable as theirs.
"You did well to summon me, let me take it from here." King Herod commanded, racing off behind them to lead his forces.
James watched dozens of arrows rain down on the monsters, bringing down scores of enemies. The monsters were pushed back but refused to give up, launching wave after wave of attacks, but now that they had a buffer, the elves and soldiers from Karneth could make it to the walls of the kingdom to safety.
They rode with all speed, many of the horses nearing collapse from extreme exhaustion. Finally the wall of Karneth came into view and the exhausted soldiers and elves cheered as they approached the safety of the wall. Behind them the endless tide of monsters never abated, for every monster that fell two more replaced them.
King Herod rode with Sasha, James, Yori, and Emilia near the front line. King Herod was still weary of the elves, but he knew that they once were a peaceful race that traded with the Karnethians. He turned to face James and Sasha.
"We're almost home, prepare for our arrival." King Herod commanded.
"Yes, Your highness!" Sasha agreed, nodding her head to her King.
Sasha ordered her forces to prepare to enter the kingdom. Once inside they were to report the temporary camp set up near the wall and get some rest. The elves would also join them in the camp and get some well needed food, water, and rest.
The huge wooden gate groaned and creaked as it moved up high into the air. The army rode inside and headed left into the makeshift camp. Once the last elf and soldier rode inside the gate began to lower until it closed with a loud boom.
Now that they have made it to safety, King Herod and his army of female soldiers set up camp for the night, the forces from Karneth taking shelter behind the walls and the bow women creating a perimeter as additional protection.
Along the top of the wall there were four lines of soldiers and archers. At the front of the line were the elite guards of the kingdom. Each elite guard was a strong and tall woman with a muscular body encased in a full suit of armor from head to toe. The steel of the armor had been folded multiple times like a Katana to drastically increase its strength and durability. Each elite guard held a six foot tall and three foot wide shield with the emblem of the fire dragon etched into its steel face. Each elite guard was also equipped with dual swords strapped to their back as well as sharp curved daggers along their thighs.
Using the hundreds of elite guards as literal shields the next line were archers with flaming arrows, poised to strike between elite guards so they could fire on their enemy while staying safe behind the wall of shields. Behind them was a second line of archers also equipped with fire arrows, their bows tilted upwards so they launched above both lines and hit their targets further a field.
Finally behind them was the last line of elite archers. They held human sized long bows capable of hitting targets up to five hundred feet away with incredible accuracy. They also held curved blades on their backs that they could switch to once the monsters reached the top of the wall. Together they formed a formidable force that could take down almost any army.
In addition to the four lines of defense, huge ballistae and more archers were stationed at each archer towers along the wall. The archer towers held diamond shaped holes perfect for firing arrows while keeping themselves safe behind a solid wall. The ballistae were equipped with tree limbs that had been expertly carved into long spears. Each could take down a huge monster with a single shot.
Also at key points along the eastern wall were rows of cannons ready to fire on the enemies below. They kept them ready to fire in case a large wave of monsters approached the wall.
Though they had a well organized defense, there was an uneasiness in the atmosphere as they watched the monsters press themselves against the walls all throughout the night, and there was no telling what new horrors the morning would bring. As the soldiers set up their camp and prepared for rest, James made his way over to Sasha and asked to speak in private.
Sasha happily agreed and joined James in their tent for the night. They no sooner closed the tent when Sasha turned and embraced James. They shared a gentle kiss followed by another more passionate one. Sasha led them both to the bed and pushed James onto it. She then leapt on top of him and smirked playfully before kissing down his neck.
She sat up and looked at him lovingly. She ran her fingers through his hair gently and caressed his cheek tenderly. She leaned forward and gave him a passionate kiss. After breaking away from the kiss, she spoke softly "I want you so bad right now." James nodded eagerly and moved closer toward her.
She sighed happily and closed her eyes. Her voice became softer and more sensual as she recited the words aloud. "We've been apart for too long..." she paused "...and we're finally reunited again." She opened her eyes and stared deeply into his.
She wrapped her arms around him tightly and pressed herself against him.
Their lips met once more and this time there was no stopping them. As their tongues danced together passionately, she continued speaking, "We don't care if anyone sees us or not. We just need each other right now."
She broke off the kiss and took a deep breath. Looking down at him with an intense gaze, she whispered "Let me show you how much I love you...please?" She reached out and stroked his face tenderly. "Please let me make love to you tonight," she pleaded softly.
He can feel himself getting excited and his breathing got heavier. His heart beat faster as she continued stroking his face. Her touch felt so good. He could stay here forever. He wanted to give her what she desired most - pleasure. He smiled and replied "Of course!"
She leans forward and kissed him deeply. Her hands roamed his body, exploring every inch of him. She felt his muscles tense up as she touched him. Her breath caught in her throat as she felt herself getting aroused.
She began kissing him even deeper. Her tongue explored his mouth and he felt her soft breasts pressed against his chest. She moaned loudly and ground her hips against him.
He grabbed a hold of her ass cheeks firmly and pulled her close to him. They continued making out until they heard someone coming down the staircase. Quickly pulling away, they both covered themselves with blankets and pretended to be asleep while trying to calm themselves. James' cock twitched as he imagined her naked beneath the covers.
After about three minutes, James heard footsteps approaching the tent. It seemed like whoever it was had gone back up the staircase already, but he stayed quiet hoping that they wouldn't notice anything amiss.
James could hardly contain his excitement. He was practically laying on the edge of the bed, his heart beating fast and his cock hard as a rock. He wanted to touch her, to feel her skin, to kiss her everywhere. Suddenly, he heard the rustling of fabric and realized that she was undressing next to him from underneath the covers.
With his eyes closed, he whispered "What are you doing?" and he could hear a seductive voice saying "Getting naked for you, wanna touch me?" His heart raced faster and he reached out slowly to touch her leg, feeling her soft skin under his fingertips.
He gently rubbed her thigh, unable to resist touching her there. The woman moaned softly and moved closer to him so that their bodies were pressed together.
James listened intently to the sounds outside, nervous of being discovered.
"Wait, they might come back." He whispered.
Sasha mischievously and devilishly teased him under the sheets. She whispered "Can you hold back those cute little moans for me? Huh? Even as I suck on your delicious cock?"
James' breath caught in his throat as he felt her kiss him down his chest, licked down his stomach, and then pulled off his underwear with her teeth. Her hungry and greedy tongue danced and licked around his crotch and up the length of his shaft. She gently kissed his tip which sent pleasurable shivers up and down his spine.
He blushed and bit his lip in embarrassment at her teasing. But then again, he did not want to ruin the moment by complaining. He didn't know how much longer he could keep himself from cumming. As he lifted the sheets and looked down at her face, he watched her tongue darting in and out of her mouth. Her perfect round ass swaying back and forth hypnotically.
He couldn't take it anymore and he grabbed her hair, moaning as she took him all the way down her throat. Her warmth, her softness, her expertise. He couldn't describe it. He was lost in the pleasure of her mouth on his member, her fingers gently squeezing his balls.
Sasha licked under the head of his member several times with quick flicks. Then she seductively giggled and pushed off the covers revealing her sweat covered naked body. James was so consumed by pleasure that he instinctively reached out and grabbed her lagre breasts. He kneaded the soft mounds of flesh sending her into soft pants of pleasure.
She forced him back down onto the bed and straddled him. She relentlessly rubbed her wet pussy lips on his shaft, teasing him even more. His moans were louder and deeper as he could barely contain himself. Then she grabbed his cock and expertly guided it into her eager pussy.
He gasped loudly when he felt himself enter her wet and warm hole. Her soft and inviting walls sucked and milked his member, edging him closer and closer to release. It was too much for him to handle; he couldn't help but cry out with each thrust. He gripped onto her hips tightly. His breathing became heavy and ragged. He tried desperately to control himself, knowing full well that this will only make things worse.
He grunted and groaned, feeling his orgasm approaching fast. The bed creaked and squeaked as they fucked furiously. He had never felt such an intense rush of pleasure before. Sasha's walls tightened as she too neared her orgasm. This intense suction sent James over the moon and forcibly brought on a powerful orgasm.
"That's it baby, cum in me. Fill me up James." Sasha panted as she felt her orgasm peak.
James groaned and then cried out in pleasure as he reached his climax. He exploded inside her and filled her up with hot sticky white liquid. She embraced him and held him close as she shook from every pulse of their orgasms. She felt the powerful stream hit the back of her womb, causing her to shake with unbelievable pleasure.
They rode out each wave together until their bodies quieted and slowed down. Sasha collapsed next to James and wrapped her arms around him. Once they could breathe they held each other close and kissed passionately, exploring their mouths and entwining their tongues sensually.
Sasha pulled back and looked up lovingly to James.
"That felt…sooo good." She admitted.
"Fuck yeah, I've never felt anything so good in my life. Where did you learn to do all of that?" James asked, curious of his lovers expertise.
Sasha smirked and kissed his lips once again. She winked and said:
"That's a girl's best secret. Good night James."
James rolled his eyes and then settled into bed with her.
"Good night, Sasha. Sweet dreams."
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They awoke to the bed shaking violently from a powerful explosion. The soldiers and archers along the wall screamed and shouted from the powerful shockwave. James and Sasha sat up in bed and hastily put on their clothes as they heard an entire row of cannons fire in sequence. It sounded like a war zone as the explosions continued to erupt from all around them.
"What the hell is going on?" James shouted, trying to be heard over the chaos.
Then, the sky seemed to go dark as the sun was eclipsed by something massive. James and Sasha opened the flap of the tent and looked up into the sky. Their eyes grew wide with terror as they beheld an enormous shape in the sky.
A giant black dragon with a two hundred foot wide wingspan hovered above the battlefield staring at the wall of soldiers with murderous intent. It opened its large maw and breathed in deeply, pulling in all the available air around it like a black hole. Then a shockwave exploded out from its mouth followed by a huge focused beam of searing hot blue flames.
The beam of flames struck the eastern wall and melted the solid metal wall. Molten metal poured over the side and covered the houses and tents below. The soldiers that had been on the wall had vanished in an instant. Intense steam rose from the wall, hiding the ashes of the incinerated soldiers.
James stood slack jawed as the dragon roared from deep within its massive chest. The roar made his ears ring and his head vibrate from the reverberations. He couldn't believe what he was seeing, it was like watching something straight out of a fantasy film like Lord of the Rings.
"My god, a dragon! A real dragon!"