Haldi's Exile

Story by haldimir on SoFurry

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#1 of Haldi

This is my first attempt at writing anything like this, so any advice or feedback would be appreciated. Hopefully this is the start of Haldi's adventures.


A cold breeze blew against her golden fur. Haldi pulled her cloak around her and grumbled against the sudden cold. The weather had changed too quickly for her liking, and her winter coat had yet to grow in. The roads in her small village were almost deserted, for the rest of her clan were taking shelter from the cold. The cold wouldn't stop her from making her annual visit though. It was 20 years ago this day that her mother, Saundra, had died attempting to give birth to her siblings. It had always been rough for her growing up, but she was always the focus of her father's eyes. He had never taken a new mate, the village saw it as sacrilege to ever take another. Caninu mate for life, it had always been that way, but he refused to talk about her, and never accompanied Haldi on her trek to the cemetery each year. She used to believe he didn't want to remember her, but now she saw the pain deepen on his face as each year passed, and realized that it hurt too much for him to visit.

Haldi, lost in thought of her father, made the journey against the wind and finally paused when she reached the small stone wall that fenced the cemetery. Reaching out with her paw and feeling the cold stone against her soft pads, she felt a small tear begin falling down her cheek, matting her fur and streaking down, making the wind's bite worse. She worked her way around the fence to the gate and gently pushed it open, her ears twitching as it creaked against its hinges. Haldi proceeded to look at the stones, and found herself wondering how many of them had passed before they truly had a chance to live. She worked her way to a stone she knew every crack of, and knelt down before it.

Haldi traced the stone and read the words to herself "Here lies Saundra Ashton. A loyal mate and perfect friend," her voice breaking through the tears. "Also the perfect mother. I may have never gotten to know you, but you have always been there for me, and I will never forget you." A warmth began to flow over her and she felt the evening sun shining on her.

She stood and shook the chill out of her fur and let the little bit of sun warm her. She slowly turned and left, the chill already beginning to return. As the sun began to set, and the shadows grew long, she found her throat was still choked up from her crying. Haldi decided on a quick stop at the town's tavern for a drink to warm herself, and to help drown her sorrow.

The tavern was welcoming, and the fire blazing in the main room kept the place warm and welcoming. The smell of the fresh cooked roast filled her, and she heard her stomach grumble in response. She cursed at herself for not grabbing dinner before leaving her house. She took a glance around, and saw that there weren't many visitors tonight, she was glad for that.

She sat down at a table in a corner, and looked around at some of the patrons. A few felinkos sat at a table discussing trade routes, and some gnomes were chatting excitedly about another breakthrough in their latest machine. The waitress set down a small glass of mead and slice of beef, while looking at her. "You look horrible tonight. Everything alright, Haldi?"

Haldi looked up at her. The dark fur of the waitress blocked out a lot of the light, but she could still see the streaks of brown around her nose and eyes. "I have had better nights, Giselle." Giselle's brown eyes sparkled as she gave her a soft smile.

Giselle softly asked,"today's the day, isn't it? Doesn't seem like it has been another year already. I'll bring you something stronger." Haldi nodded and watched her go, her tail gently swaying to and fro. She had gotten into so much trouble with the travelers that visited. So many times people have had to be dealt with for being overly aggressive.

Haldi had only taken a sip of her first drink when Giselle returned with a small glass. The smell of alcohol filled her nose and she shook her head to clear it. Giselle chuckled at her, "compliments of the gentleman in the corner." Haldi looked over to see a clean shaven, but unkempt human looking at her. He raised his glass towards her, and took a small drink.

Haldi asked Giselle, "who is he?"

"Don't know, the cold just blew him in. He hasn't taken his eyes off you since he came in though," and with that she was off to the next table. Haldi sniffed the drink again, trying to get used to the pungent aroma, raising it in turn to the man, and took a drink. The liquor tasted horrible, but warmed her up considerably.

"Excuse me, but could you help me with something?" Haldi yipped as his voice startled her. She looked up to see his strong features turned into a soft smile. "I didn't mean to startle you. It just seemed like you come here often, and I was hoping you could offer some help on what I should get to eat."

"O-oh, it's okay. I was just lost in thought, and didn't notice you." She couldn't help but smile as she fumbled in her reply. She was glad he couldn't see her blushing, "If you're hungry, just get a slice off the roast, it's always good."

"Thanks for the advice, it does look good," he said as he looked at her plate. His hazel eyes came back up to hers, and he asked, "are you waiting for someone, or is the seat open?"

"N-no. No one is coming, but I am not really up for company," Haldi replied, trying to keep her composure.

She jumped at feeling him sit down next to her, and looked at him with contempt. He looked at her, his smile still inviting, and spoke softly, "you shouldn't be alone when you're so sad. Sometimes it helps to have someone next to you. Plus you have such beautiful eyes, I'd hate to see tears in them."

"What do you want?" she asked in a gruff tone.

He leaned in a little closer, and whispered, "just to see you smile. I haven't been able to take my eyes off of you, since I came in."

She looked at him skeptically, and took another drink. The liquor seemed to be hitting hard that night, and before she realized, it she was smiling and chatting with the man. About how he was on his way to a capital city in the North, but got lost on the road and ended up in this small town. She had told him that today was the anniversary of her mother's death, and he seemed genuinely saddened to hear it.

Before she knew it, there were two empty plates on the table surrounded by empty glasses. Her ears perked up at surprise when she looked at them. "Were those all mine?"

He chuckled and answered, "most of them. Come on, I think it's time for you to lie down." He put an arm around her waist, and gently lifted her out of her chair. She felt her legs begin to buckle, and grabbed on to him for support. "It's okay, I've got you. At least I already have a room." He began to help her upstairs, and into one of the taverns rooms.

The room was tiny, and had only a small bedside table with a candle and a single bed. Haldi sat on the bed, her head still feeling fuzzy. She had always enjoyed small rooms, they made her feel safe. She looked over to see him facing away from her, and pulling off his shirt. She could see his muscles stretching and flexing as she stared. Her heart began to flutter as she looked at him. She suddenly became aware of just how warm the room was, and had to stop herself from panting. She reached to her own cloak and pulled it off, letting it fall to the floor.

He turned at the sound, still smiling, and said, "it is very hot in here, for how cold it is outside." She nodded in agreement. "Are you okay?" he asked as he came closer, placing a hand on her shoulder.

The feel of his touch brought a sense of comfort, and she felt herself leaning against it. He started rubbing her shoulder. "Most people don't drink that heavily if they're okay. I don't expect you to say what's wrong." She nodded and placed a paw on his hand. She was surprised at how smooth it was. She was so used to dealing with other Caninu that she had forgotten there were those without fur. "Try to get comfortable, okay?"

As she felt him pull his hand away, she wanted to say that she was, but all she managed was a small huff and a nod. He picked up her cloak and placed it against the wall near the door. He said, "you must be roasting, with all the clothes and your fur." All she could manage was a small nod. Why couldn't she find her voice now? She had never been soft spoken. There was just something about seeing his smooth body standing in front of her that made her voice catch in her throat. "You can take your stuff off if you want. I would hate for you to get sick from the heat." She looked at his face, worried, she had heard stories of girls getting tricked into sleeping with strangers. All she found was his unkempt hair surrounding his rough face, and his gentle smile. "You are wearing something underneath, aren't you?" Her ears perked at the unexpected question. She looked away embarrassed, as she realized he was right, there wasn't anything to worry about.

She started to pull her shirt up, and felt the air gliding over the soft fur of her stomach. She had always loved her coloring, and the light of the candle just heightened the contrast. Her back was a golden tan with flecks of darker streaks, while her chest down to her inner thighs had turned almost pure white as she had aged. She slipped her shirt off, and set it down beside her. Her breasts still concealed behind her soft white bra but she could see her cream colored nipples.

To her surprise, his back was to her, he wasn't watching. She felt herself frown, she had never been considered beautiful, but she didn't think she was that repulsive. She sighed, and chastised herself for thinking that he would have even been interested in her to begin with. It was unheard of to mate with any other race. Most races didn't understand their view of things.

Her thoughts were pulled back when she heard a small jingle, and saw him undoing his belt and start sliding his pants off. Her voice was shaking, "Won't you be cold without your clothes?"

He turned to face her, and she couldn't help but stare at his boxers that were hiding his bulge. He chuckled, "Do you plan on making me sleep on the floor? There's only a small bed, and I like to cuddle." Haldi's heart raced, and she felt herself getting excited at the concept of snuggling up to him. "Are you going to keep your pants on?"

She looked down and gulped. Others had seen her in similar clothes, but that had always been while she was swimming, and this seemed very different. She looked up at him, her eyes pleading with him, trying to find the words to tell him that she wasn't comfortable with it. He shrugged, but his smile faded from his face, and she felt hurt that she wasn't making him happy. He had been so nice, and now he wasn't asking for anything that others hadn't already seen.

She leaned back and undid the buttons, smiling as she saw him look surprised. His smile returned as she worked her pants off, making sure to keep her legs as close together as she could. She slid them away once they were past her ankles, and looked down at her exposed thighs. Firm and toned from all the work she was used to. She had always refused to be lazy and become chubby like some of her friends. She saw some of her white fur poking out from her lingerie.

He walked over and sat down next to her, placing an arm around her and she could feel herself leaning into his shoulder. She looked up at him and whispered, "thank you."

He smiled at her, but asked, "for what?"

"I needed a friend, and I didn't even know you, but you helped me out...I don't even know your name," she said as the realization hit her. Dear god, she was sitting there cuddling with a man she didn't know the name of.

He chuckled a little more and said, "I must have told you a dozen times, it's Drake. Now come on, let's lie down." He gently pulled her down onto the bed, and she couldn't help but feel his muscles under her paw. Her paw wandered over his chest and stomach until she felt a scar beneath her pads. She looked down and saw just below his naval was a thick scar going across his abdomen. He looked down and said, "part of the reason I am out this way. The wilderness out past the cities is becoming more dangerous and I got caught off guard."

She looked up at him, worried, and asked, "someone did this to you?" Why was she so worried? She barely knew this man, but she couldn't stop her feelings from showing in her voice and eyes.

He nodded and answered, "he was upset that I had disrupted his camp the night before, and he came to pay me back." She gave him a confused look, his explanation didn't seem like why someone would attack another. An argument sure, but to hurt them, and so bad as to scar them seemed excessive. His smooth voice interrupted her thoughts, "It doesn't matter anymore. What's done is done. Come on let's just try to enjoy the night."

She nodded and laid her head on his chest, his long breaths in time with the rise and fall and his heart beating into her ear. She couldn't help but smile at the thought that he wanted to cuddle. She went back to stroking his chest, and felt him in turn start petting her back.

Her hand glided down to his stomach, and felt his abs resist her small pushes. He must be very active to stay so toned. She looked down, and saw him still bulging under his boxers. Drake shifted, and at her look he said, "sorry, I normally sleep nude, but I didn't want you to feel awkward."

She shook her head, "I have seen them before, plus, most Caninu sleep nude." Why did I just say that? He was fine staying as he was. My dad would kill me if he heard me say that.

Drake looked shocked at her, and managed to utter, "oh. I guess I never realized that. Do you mind then?"

"No, it's fine," she answered. What was she saying? Of course she minded, didn't she? She was curious of course, but it wasn't right, though it didn't feel wrong. What would her father say? Probably something about how she always gets herself into situations. She felt him lift his hips, and use his free hand to slide his boxers down to his ankles where he kicked them off the bed. "Ah, much better," he said with a relieved sigh. She couldn't help but stare at him, he was out and aroused, but he wasn't hard. "Haldi... should I put them back on?"

She cursed at herself for staring, but shook her head and muttered, "It is just different."

Drake shook his head amused and said, "Let's just try to get some sleep. Okay?" Haldi nodded and slowly reached around to undo her bra. She felt the soft cloth loosen as she undid the clasp and slipped it from her shoulders. "What are you doing?" Drake asked, watching her.

"Like I said, We prefer to sleep nude as well. Unless its okay for you but not me." She smirked at his shocked expression. What was she doing? Why was she pushing his limits?

"That isn't what I meant. It's just-" His words caught in his throat as she arched her hips and she slowly slipped her panties off. He couldn't see anything but the idea of her was getting him aroused. Her tail was softly wagging as she snuggled back down against him and he could feel the warmth between her legs.

Drake groaned softly and tried to ignore his erection. He heard Haldi make a small whimper as she nestled closer. He reached over and snuffed the candle, trying to just go to sleep. Drake sighed as the room was still softly lit by moonlight and gruffly asked, "Do the Caninu not believe in curtains?"

"Yes. We do, it just we haven't seen them as a necessity in the tavern. Most people pass out in the bar so it never really mattered," Haldi answered. "Now come on. Get some rest. Okay?"

Drake looked down at her to see her smirk. He nodded and tried to close his eyes, feeling her warm fur pressed up against him. He couldn't help but smile as he felt her soft pads begin rubbing his chest and slowly working down to his stomach.

Haldi still couldn't keep her eyes off of him, fully aroused and hard, and from her. She could feel herself getting wet and desperately wanted to take care of herself, she ached for the release. She looked up at him wondering if he would care if she left, to please herself. She lifted her head as he groaned and lifted his hips. She hadn't realized her hand had drifted so low, she had been brushing his tip with her fur.

She jerked her hand away and looked up at him. He settled down a little and said, still keeping his eyes closed, "Haldi." He reached up and cupped her chin. Her lip quivered as a whimper escaped from them. She expected to hear him chastize her. What had she done? What if he already had a mate?

He leaned down close to her, she could feel her fur shifting from his breath. She felt him push his lips against hers in a passionate kiss. Her lips parting as she slowly licked his lips. Her tongue slowly pushing into his mouth caressing his. His arms wrapped around hers in tight embrace.

She didn't know what came over her, but she loved it. She pushed away from him smiling and started nibbling down his chin and neck. He gasped in shock at first but it soon changed to soft moans as his hands ran through her thick fur behind her ears. She loved that sound, it fueled her hunger. Haldi started biting harder and moving lower.

She used her teeth and grabbed onto a nipple and squeezed down as she flicked it with her tongue. His back arched as he gasped. She smiled to herself, and took a deep breath, taking the scent of him. It was intoxicating. She looked him all over, seeing her bite marks running down his neck. Small dents started showing as she looked lower, there were small punctures where she had broken his skin. She looked shocked and muttered, "I-I'm sorry."

"Huh?" Drake grunted as he looked down. Seeing the small dots of red he smiled and reassuringly said, "It's okay I've had worse. Just be a little more gentle. Please."

"O-Okay," Haldi stammered. He seemed to be enjoying it, and so was she. She leaned down and gently kissed the wounds she had given him, circling his nipple. Slowly looking down until she was staring at him again, his smoothed skin shaft was topped with an odd mushroomed tip. The tip seemed to shimmer in the moonlight from a small drop of liquid at the tip. She leaned close, and sniffed, the aroma filling her with his musky scent. He shuddered as she slowly exhaled over his throbbing member.

She loved the smell, it was better than any of the food she had ever had. She began wondering if it tasted as good as well. Haldi began lowering herself down, parting her lips slightly. She slowly lapped up the liquid, and was surprised at how he reacted to it. His groan was louder than what she had ever heard him make. She loved it as it slid down her throat. She tried to focus herself but she craved more.

Her sex burning with desire, she slid one of her paws down against her sex. She gasped as her paw rubbed against her clit. She rubbed herself gently at first and leaned back down pulling all of his arousal into her mouth. She wanted to taste more of him. She held him in place gently with her teeth, as she used her tongue all over him. He moaned and bucked his hips trying to push his arousal deeper into her mouth. She felt him push near her throat, and she swallowed subconsciously. Drake began to pant and shudder, "Hal-Haldi...I-I'm" She looked at him confused, just as he released his seed down her throat. She coughed and felt some of it dribble onto her chin.

Haldi's sex seemed to still burn as she continued to rub her clit feeling her lips moistening under her paw. She licked up her chin and smiled at Drake. She saw him giving her a smile back, breathing heavily. He reached down gently pet her cheek and said, "That was amazing. I can at least repay the favor." Haldi's sex burned for attention but her hand froze.

She had heard from her friends, about their mate using his mouth on them. It had always seemed interesting and they had all agreed, it was better than they could do themselves, and now Drake was wanting to do it to her. She barely spoke through her pants, "Please."

He nodded, leaned down and kissed her. With strong arms he gripped her hips and pulled her up closer to him. She was shocked at how strong he was as he brought her hips above his chest. She gripped the headboard and leaned against it as she felt him slide down between her thighs. Her sex craved attention and she let out a throaty growl as she felt him begin caressing it. His hands were so firm as they caressed over her.

She felt him slip a finger into her sex. A moan escaped her lips as her back arched. She felt herself quake as he began licking up all of her juices. She was panting loud, when he began kissing her and sucking on her clit. He pushed a second finger into her and began to flick his tongue over her swollen clit. She felt herself digging her claws into the head board as she her body began to clench up. Drake pushed his fingers far into her sex, reaching as far as he could. She felt her muscles clenching down against them and softly releasing before clenching again. Drake started thrusting his fingers in and out in time with her. The first wave of pleasure passed through her in a spasm. As the waves came again stronger with each passing, she couldn't hold back and heard herself howling as she gave in to them, letting their bliss travel all throughout her. She finally opened her eyes as Drake slowly slid his fingers out of her, leaving her quaking with a stupid grin on her face. She slid down next to him, embracing him deeply.

Haldi leaned in giving him a passionate kiss. Her tongue parted his lips and darted into his mouth, tasting herself on his tongue. She could feel his arousal pressing against her thighs, she shuddered as she felt it begin rubbing against her sex. She pulled away from the kiss, shaking her head and saying, "I'm not ready for a mate."

"What?" Drake replied.

"A mate...It's what my children's father would be." Haldi gulped, hoping he understood what she meant, not knowing how to explain it better. She was still able to feel his arousal against her, at least his question stopped him from pushing further. "I don't want children or a mate yet," she answered.

He chuckled, "You can have sex without having pups. Mating implies you want pups."

She had never heard anything like that before. Her father had always said that having sex at all would make that male her mate for life, whether she liked it or not. Maybe he was just being cautious and over protective. Drake had been nice about everything else, she didn't think he would suddenly lie about something as serious as this.

He stroked her cheek and whispered, "I don't want to have any form of children."

Haldi smiled and placed a paw on his chest. She had never heard anything like that before. Her father had always said that having sex at all would make that male her mate for life, whether she liked it or not. Maybe he was just being cautious and over protective. Drake had been nice about everything else, she didn't think he would suddenly lie about something as serious as this. She into his eyes and asked, "I won't have children?"

Drake shook his head and said, "No, I can make sure you don't." She nodded and pushed on his chest forcing him to lie back. She slid her leg over him resting just above his arousal. Haldi breathed deep as she rubbed her sex against his tip. His hands gripped her hips holding her firmly as he shook his head, "Not like this...I won't be able to stop you like this."

"Stop me?" Haldi asked curiously, "I thought you wanted..."

"I do, but," He grunted as he rolled her over onto her back and braced himself above her on his elbows, "this will make it a lot easier." Haldi's breath was quickening as she looked down to see her legs spread open, invitingly, as he leaned over her. All of his smooth hard muscles quivering with anticipation as his full arousal slowly slid against her.

Drake gently pushed into her, Haldi's soft folds parting for him. She closed her eyes as the sensation washed over her and a throaty growl escaped her as she felt his hips finally meet hers. She could feel his full length inside her. He started gently thrusting himself, she wrapped her hands around him as she felt every bit of him slide through her sex.

His breath quickened as he grabbed onto her. Drake leaned down, kissing her as he began to thrust with more vigor. Haldi whimpered against his lips as a small pain shot up between her legs, but was quickly subdued by pleasure.

He pulled back from the kiss and slowed, "Are you okay?"

She bucked her hips and growled, "Please, don't stop."

His eyes rolled back as Haldi timed her hips along with his and felt him push slightly deeper inside her. She dug her claws into his shoulders, trying force him deeper. She heard him wince and moan as he pushed hard, trying to delve into her sex as far as he was able.

His thrusts quickened, and she could feel him starting to quiver over her. She could feel her sex squeezing against him as she got closer to her orgasm. She started panting loud, gripping onto him. She felt her toes curling, as she bit her lip trying to hold it at bay. It was too much, she felt her sex gripping down all around his.

The door to the room opened and Haldi heard her father, "Haldi? Gisselle said she saw you come up..."

Drake completely pulled himself out of her. Haldi's eyes sprang open at the surprise and looked down at him, as his sex pulsed as it began shooting out in a thin stream of his seed, falling all over her stomach and breasts.

Her father stood there looking at her, panting covered in Drake's seed. He didn't say a word, just stared at the scene before him. Haldi gulped and whimpered, "Dad...I can...explain." He looked into her eyes and she could feel his anger, as he left slamming the door behind him.

Haldi started to tear up. How could I have done this? What was I thinking? She felt a hand on her shoulder as Drake asked, "Is everything going to be okay?"

Haldi looked up at him, he still looked genuinely caring. She sighed, "I don't know...I have to go." Haldi grabbed her clothes and quickly dressed, her shirt stuck against his seed. She wrapped her cloak around her shoulders and looked at him, "You should probably leave too."

He nodded and got dressed in silence, as she left the small room. The tavern had a small fire burning, the tables were all empty. Gisselle was standing behind the counter she apologized softly, "I'm sorry...I didn't know, I thought you were asleep. He was worried." Haldi didn't look at her but held up a paw for her to stop and reached the door. The first snow was falling of the year. She shivered and stepped out into the cold heading home, to her father.