Mother practically dragged me to the bathroom, supporting my weight until we reached the cubbies where we stored our clothes.
"Need me to undress you?" she asked.
"Yes, please. I don't think I can move right now," I admitted, exhausted from our training.
"Okay, sit down for a moment while I take off my clothes," she replied.
If I had to describe my mother's body, one word came to mind: bigger. In every way, she was larger than me—slightly bigger muscles, a few inches taller, a fuller bust that I was honestly glad I didn't inherit, and a generally stronger physique.
Lastly, she had about an inch on me in the dick department.She embodied what it meant to be an Amazon warrior.
Once she finished undressing, she came over to me, a cloth wrapped around her waist, and began helping me out of my sweaty training pants and t-shirt. The only time her expression shifted was when she pulled down my pants and gave me a glance.
"Hey, are you seriously checking out your own daughter's dick? Not cool, Mother," I teased.
"What can I say? It's a respectable size, dear," she replied with a smug grin.
"Don't act like you have me beat that much—you're only an inch bigger," I shot back.
"Oh? Want to underestimate me again? Remember what happened earlier?" she said, a playful glint in her eye.
"Eww, Mother! I don't want to see you with a monster cock. I believe you, please don't scar me for life," I said with a pleading tone.
"Haha, you've learned your lesson this time. Already showing improvement," Mother said, clearly amused.
"Alright, up you go," she said as she easily picked me up from my seat, completely forgetting my towel in the process.
Once we were in the bath, Mother used the magic-powered showerhead to wash me while I sat on a stool with my back turned to her. After we both managed to get the sweat and grime off, we settled into the onsen-style bath.
"Alright, time for the big questions, daughter. Are you ready?" Mother asked.
"Yeah, hit me," I said, feeling fully awake and rejuvenated from the bath.
"What do you plan on using?" Mother asked, glancing down with a knowing look.
"Well, I've thought about it a lot, and I've decided to use both," I replied seriously. "As you already know, I was a girl before I died, and I really don't want to give that up. And I also can't ignore what I have now."
"I'm proud of that decision," Mother said, nodding in approval.
"Most Amazon women tend to only use their dick, out of dominant pride, but that can lead to missed opportunities."
"Hey, my turn for a question," I said, feeling a bit daring. "How does that work with Dad? I know you're the dominant one."
"Don't worry, dear," she said with a chuckle.
"We make it work. After all, I did have you. And besides, we both have our own bonds."
"Okay, that's a good enough answer for me," I said, relieved. "But what bonded ability did you use on me earlier? I got totally destroyed."
"Oh, her? I'll let her introduce herself. Val, come out," Mother called.
The lamia-like woman from when I was born appeared and sat directly on Mother's lap.
"I'm Valorie, Morgana's bonded. I am a Crimson Earth Dragon," Valorie introduced herself, her long, snake-like tail curling around Mother possessively.
"As Valorie just said, she's an Earth Dragon. They're technically lesser dragons, but they only lack the magic abilities that true dragons have," Mother explained. "I used one of her abilities to enhance my muscles. As you could tell, I took on some of her more robust features."
"That makes sense," I said, nodding. "But why didn't I see your bond after the day I was born?"
"Well, for one, they often go on tasks for the good of the house," Mother said. "But mostly, it's because they tend to be... a little too affectionate, and we didn't want you exposed to that when you were younger, as you can see."
Her point was immediately proven as Valorie leaned back, resting her head against Mother's chest with a content smile.
Point taken. Kind of glad I haven't been scarred by them.
"Okay, go back, Val," Mother said, as Valorie dissipated into white light and returned to her chest. "Next question: What about Victoria? What do you want with her? I know it's not just friendship you're after."
"Well, it's not like I haven't been trying," I sighed. "I've been trying to make advances on her for years now, but she just gets flustered and runs off."
"Do you know why that is? Because if you don't, I can tell you," Mother said, raising an eyebrow.
"Yeah, I know. Victoria isn't really a girl, is she?" I replied.
"You're spot on, dear. Evie came to us a couple of years ago and explained it. I don't know all the details, but I don't think it's as simple as crossdressing," Mother confirmed.
"I figured as much," I said. "I guess I'll just wait until he decides to tell me why he made that decision. Until then, I suppose I'm quite literally cock blocked."
"A little advice?" Mother said, leaning in. "Get him into a situation where he has to tell you—like, for example, right where we are now."
"Oh, I never thought of that. I should listen to my wise mother more often," I said with a smirk, which earned me a jab to the ribs.
"Alright, enough teasing. Now onto the important question: What do you want to do in the future?" Mother asked.
That question stumped me for a moment, as I hadn't actually given much thought to my future. After thinking for a few moments, I replied, "I think I want to leave home and go adventuring, at least for a couple of years. Maybe even take on some dungeons—those exist here, right?"
"Yes, every country has a fair number of dungeons," Mother said, nodding. "They're filled with frenzied beasts. They were quite the challenge back in the day, and they still need to be cleared regularly."
"Are there rewards for clearing them?" I asked, intrigued.
"Of course. There are rewards within the dungeons themselves, and there are quests issued by guilds. In urgent circumstances, even nations will give out rewards," Mother explained.
"Interesting," I mused. "That sounds like fun."
"Indeed, but before you decide where to go, I recommend attending the College of Andosa in the Human Empire," Mother said.
"WHAT? I don't want to sit in class and learn boring magic stuff," I protested.
"Quiet and listen," she said firmly. "Sure, you can attend the college for classes, but most people use it for the resources they provide."
"Resources?" I asked, intrigued.
"They have portals to every major biome in the world, giving access to almost any monster you could want to find. And most importantly, they offer protection. The college is as powerful as a small nation and, best of all, they prohibit any form of racial discrimination."
"There seem to be way too many upsides. What's the catch?" I asked, still skeptical.
"Well, for one, it's absurdly expensive—but that's not an issue for us," Mother said with a dismissive wave. "The other catch is that they sometimes face attacks from radical groups that oppose the idea of different races living together."
"Hmm... well, it seems like a no-brainer to me, but I want to see what Victoria wants to do first," I replied.
"Well, you have to talk to him—her—whatever, anyway, so that sounds like a good plan," Mother said.
Now that I was out of the bath and lying in my bed, I thought about how to confront Victoria. He should be here tomorrow... Oh, I know exactly what I'll do. Hehe, Dad, I'm going to need your help.
It had been a long training session today. Mother had stopped going easy on me ever since I made the decision to leave and go adventuring. It started with ten weighted laps around the castle, followed by a grueling full-body workout.
Then we sparred. Let's just say I got very familiar with Val's powers. That experience showed me just how powerless I was without a bonded partner to support me.
We were done now, and my plan was about to begin
"Hey, Lyra, Master sent me. You said you needed me?" a still very feminine voice said from behind me.
Victoria had grown even more stunning over the years. His curly golden hair now reached just shy of his shoulders, shimmering in the sunlight. His emerald eyes sparkled like precious gems, and his flawless complexion made his beauty almost ethereal.
His pointed ears peeked out from beneath his golden locks, giving him an adorably elven charm. He hadn't grown much taller, standing at about 5'4", his petite frame only adding to his delicate appearance.
As always, he wore his signature white dress, a familiar sight that never failed to make him look graceful and elegant.
"Oh, you're here just in time, Victoria. Mother, we're done, right?" I shot my mother a knowing look.
"Yes, I suppose we've done enough for today," Mother said, walking off the training grounds with a smirk.
"So, Victoria, have you washed up yet after training?" I asked, turning my attention to him.
"No? I just finished up," he replied, looking a bit confused.
"Care to join me in the onsen?" I suggested casually.
"A-Ah, n-no, I think I'll just wait until I get home. You go on without me," Victoria stammered, clearly nervous.
"Don't be like that. It's just two best friends taking a bath together. I've known you my whole life," I said, standing up. Before he could react, I caught him off guard and pulled him up, lifting his light body into a princess carry.
Gotcha. You're not getting away this time, I thought.
"Wow, Victoria, you're quite light," I teased.
"KYAAA—W-What are you doing?!" he squealed, his voice high-pitched as he was taken completely by surprise.
"Calm down, we're just heading to the baths, my little cutie," I said, catching a glimpse of the blush that quickly spread across his face.
This is going to be fun.