Unexpected turns, part 2
Behold - the second installment of the "Unexpected turns" series. Despite the fact that the previous part was posted less than a week ago I had plenty of spare time. I am no machine - I still prefer quality over quantity. Any flaws (or, respectfully, mistakes) you may find in the story are due to lack of experience in writing English stuff in general. So forgive me that. I am open to criticism and suggestions, as well as occasional per-request-stories later in the future. The next chapter will take a little more than a week or not, I don't know yet :3. I am not sure how extensively I want to develop this storyline, as aside from the characters' past there is not much to reveal. Although with no deadlines and sufficient inspiration I may cook up something nice.But there will be at least two more parts of this story, then I may start a new one and put this on hold to continue in the near future.
Enjoy~
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Chapter 3
A week has passed since Edward and Elynn met. Edward decided to stay at her place a bit longer, although he wasn't sure if there was anything that could happen to make him leave. Besides, he didn't have where to come back to anymore. He assumed that his employer and landlord had ruled him out as deceased. Before he met Elynn, the fluffy gryphon, Edward used to work as a huntsman for some nobleman's kitchen. He didn't know who he or she was because that was a part of his job agreement. Neither did he care. He was happy now, as things turned out well between him and his newfound mate. If they weren't together, speaking about silly things, walking around the valley or napping, Edward was studying in her library, which turned out to be quite a treasure of ancient magic knowledge. It has only been several days, but he has already noticeably improved. Now, he could light a spark without additional attention or prior concentration. Aside from books on spellcraft, Edward discovered a few tomes about potions, herbs, runes and the anatomy of gryphons, dragons and wyverns. The latter have been extinct for a few centuries by now thanks to a war that broke out between two biggest nations at the time – humans and elves. Both would often use wyverns as steeds which in most occasions were the first ones to fall in battles. Although he wasn't all that interested in history, Edward was amazed to have discovered texts that were thought to be lost. So he was skimming through pages in the library when he noticed that Elynn was walking towards him. She couldn't read ancient runes and was struggling with common cypher, so the library wasn't her favorite place. It was unusual for her just to be here, with Edward or without. She coughed demonstratively a few times, and Edward could swear he heard her say “Bookworm" between the coughs.
“Pardon?" – he asked as he redirected his attention towards the gryphon.
“Oh, it's nothing" – she said with a smirk.
“No, it's not nothing. There's definitely something."
“Well…"- she started as she fell into his arms – “It's only that you sit here all day, every day and read those stupid books."
“You say it like it's a bad thing. Besides, these books are all but stupid. Look" – he turned the book for her to see. There was a detailed scheme of a gryphon with body parts named and a paragraph for each.
“Aside from that, it is a bad thing that you sit here all the time!" – she lifted herself slightly to lick his neck.
“Be patient, I'm more than halfway through all of the useful stuff in this place. When I'm done, I'll make amends with you, I promise" – he said as he tried to plant a soft kiss on her beak but she lifted her head and the opening of her beak met his mouth. He hurled the book to his side. Having free hands now, he pulled Elynn to himself, enjoying her sweet taste. When she backed out after a minute or so, she looked him in the eyes.
“It has been almost a week, Edward."
“But I have read plenty about gryphons. After sating the heat, it pulls back for a year or more."
“It has nothing to do with heat. It only makes things worse but I want you all the time. Actually, I have yearned for you ever since then. To add to that, you had more than enough time to “recuperate", like you said back then. I have been more than patient so I think I deserve a reward" – she added with a chuckle. After a moment of silence and a deep sigh, Edward finally replied:
“I think I have just the thing in mind for you."
Elynn tried to jump off him but he was quick to stop her and pulled her to himself.
“Do you want to do it right here?" – she asked, not understanding his intentions but eager about the idea.
“No, don't be silly. Let's get somewhere comfortable" – he said as he rose from the floor with her in his embrace.
“I can walk by myself, you know."
“I know, but now I want you to feel like the princess that you are to me."
Doubt sparkled in his mind, but after having said that, he had no choice but to comply to her request. When they entered, Edward recalled his last visit here in very high detail. He expected to regret his actions, but his mind was indifferent and his body was eager for new experiences. He then gently placed her on the bed and turned to light a few candles. When he looked back, he saw Elynn in a way he couldn't expect. His own Elynn, lying on her back, having exposed herself to him, her wings splayed and legs spread and her slit glistening with moisture. Edward felt his body respond in an instant so he simply kicked off his shoes and crawled into bed with her as her tail coiled around his wrist.
“Aren't you going to remove your clothing first?"
“Remember when I said I have just the thing in my mind for you?"
“Yes and I hoped it would be at least as good as it was the last time."
“Well, with your permission, I'd like to try something new."
Without waiting for Elynn's response he gently gripped her rump and pulled it to his lips. Just before making contact he glanced at her front just to see her eyes staring at him. Edward decided not to hold back any longer. He closed his eyes and ran his tongue across her lips. Aside from her intense and very pleasant fragrance he could now taste her – she was soft in texture and rich in flavor, just quite like her saliva, just better in all ways. As he made contact he could feel her tremble in his hands so he continued, parting her slit with his tongue.
“Ooooh… when you said something new this was the last thing I expected."
He retracted himself from her rear end and frowned slightly.
“Do you want me to stop?"
“Don't you dare."
Edward chuckled and continued his ministrations. Her sweetness was spreading out in his mouth and he enjoyed it immensely. Her mellow chirps and squawks was music to his ears. Suddenly she squeezed his tongue with her vulva and his face with her thighs. In response, Edward strengthened his grip on her rump. His tongue worked its way deeper into her and around her clit, making her shiver with bliss. Just seconds later she was already orgasming – she leaked her natural lubricants into his mouth as he savored it. When her tremors died down, he backed out completely and laid down on his back.
“Don't… ever… do that… again" – Elynn managed through intense breathing. His relaxed smile momentarily disappeared from his face.
“I'm… I'm sorry if you didn't like it, I think I was too quick to…"
“Don't ever make me wait a week before a treatment like that."
He relaxed a bit, happy to have caused such a good time after all.
“Now mate me."
“Wait… what? But you just finished!"
“Please, make love to me."
She looked at him as their eyes met. She was just as hungry for him as before, he had no doubt.
“As you wish."
Edward removed his clothes unusually quickly and settled on top of her as she was presumably too spent to lift herself atop of him. Despite him savoring most of Elynn's arousal, she was still practically leaking so without any lingering he pushed his erection into her and glided in without any problems. Although he didn't feel too comfortable admitting it yet, it was good to be back inside her, to feel her squeeze at his most sensitive part. No matter which one – either this one or his tongue – it was still something he knew he desired. Edward hilted her, then pulled back slightly and rammed into her again. It was pleasure to see his mate melt under him, to see her so happy. Since he used his hands to support his weight, Elynn still needed to feel him as close as possible so she wrapped his paws around his waist and tugged firmly. Edward kept on pounding her, he wanted to give himself to her in the most pleasurable of ways. He had the chance to do so as he could feel his climax approach. One last thrust and his arms failed him, making him collapse onto the gryphon beneath him as he released his essence in her belly. He could barely remain conscious due to his senses overwhelmed by the intense act he'd been engaging into. He fought not to pass out until spurts died down to a trickle. Edward could feel her heavy breathing under him. He wanted to lift himself up from her but she firmly held him in place.
“Stay."
“Am I not crushing you? You are quite lightweight, so I assumed…"
“Just don't get up, okay?"
“Anything for you, my dear" – he said as he approached for a kiss. When their maws joined once again, she could still taste the remnants of her juices on his tongue. Suddenly she broke the kiss.
“I still prefer your penis in me."
He smiled as he brought his lips to nibble at her ear.
“That's good to know. But now, I want to bathe with you."
“Bathe? Where?"
“There's a stream at the near end of the valley. It won't be more than a few minutes on foot. Or, less than a minute to fly. Although I don't know. I actually never saw you use your wings for that purpose.“
“This time, we shall walk. But you just wait a few years, I'll get big enough to carry you" – she added with a sincere smile. He sighed.
“I hate to break the mood but you won't get much bigger then you already are."
“How do you know?"
“Books on gryphons, remember?"
“Aw, that's a pity, then. I guess I'll just have to hire a dragon to carry you."
“Dragons are known for their pride. They wouldn't carry a puny human on their back."
“There's nothing a dragon wouldn't do for a handful of gold."
“You don't have hands" – Edward teased, grinning. She tried to look insulted and poked his nose with her beak. But soon they were kissing again. After a moment, Edward continued.
“I don't suppose you speak from experience."
“I do, unfortunately. I paid one dragon to protect me from my overly aggressive wannabe mate. If it wasn't for him, I'd be raped ten times over and killed afterwards."
“Then I'm glad you did what you did. Speaking of that, I now know a spell to remove scars if you don't want memories from that time when you got them. What do you say?"
“Bathe first, then we shall see" – she said, nuzzling his neck. He lifted himself up, but this time again picked her up with him. Elynn embraced him, spreading their mess all over their front sides. She looked down and frowned.
“That's going to be a lot to clean up."
“I don't mind. As soon as we start, you'll see why."
“I'll take your word for it. Now, would you let me walk by myself or will you insist on carrying me like a cub?"
“Don't you enjoy being carried around, not having to walk?"
“I do as long as it's you who's carrying me."
They left the cave minutes later, both on their feet now. Despite it being quite well into the autumn, it was surprisingly warm outside so it wasn't a big problem for Edward to walk naked. He didn't want to smear their emissions on his clothes so he decided he'd take his robes with him and dress after washing himself. Elynn insisted on carrying his drapes on her back.
“You do realise that we'll be freezing after out bath?" – she asked him, her cute head turned slightly towards him.
“I do, but you have your fur and feathers. Even when wet, they still keep you warm. For me, I have my own ways. Oh, and there's a bedroom with a fireplace deeper into the premises. I keep it stoked for situations like this one, although I hope there is a proper way to dispose of the smoke. By the way, I've been meaning to ask, how old are you?"
“Certainly old enough to rut you, if that's what you want to know" – she said with a chuckle. He laughed awkwardly. Despite him being completely used to his fluffy mate, he wasn't quite comfortable talking about the act itself. Edward assumed he would grow out of it later.
“Yes, but still…"
“If you insist on knowing, I'm twelve."
“If you say so…" He paused for a second.
“Wait a minute, twelve!? That's certainly NOT old enough to rut me. Gryphons don't reach sexual maturity until they're at least fifteen, females sometimes do not mature until few more years later. And you told me it has been three years since you entered heat."
He unintentionally raised his voice but then grew silent as he understood that wasn't something Elynn wanted to talk about. She lied, that much was obvious. But the question stood – why? She dropped her head and sighed with clear frustration.
“I love you, Edward. Don't let anything make you question that. But you know the most important accent of my past. I was forced when I was barely seven – that's not even old enough to be penetrated without agonising pain. Luckily, that didn't happen. But ever since, I've been craving for a gentle touch, for something more than someone willing only to sate their carnal desires and… and use me as their fucktoy. When I met you, I knew I had to at least try. Fortunately, things went well between us. I haven't regretted a single moment with you. I had it in mind that I would eventually have to explain myself, I just wanted some time to find the right things to say. I'm… I'm sorry…"
She spoke not to Edward, but to the dirt beneath her, too ashamed to look directly at him.
“Look at me" – she heard his soft voice – now completely devoid of any anger. She looked up to see his eyes – a mild shade of blue and a sight of relief. He wasn't the least bit angry.
“That's more than enough for me. You said you love me, and I believed you. I still do. And I love you too. Nothing changes. Except one – now I know what you sacrificed to be with me. It took me a while to bring myself up to confront my feelings and my thoughts, to consider who you are in my life. It took me mere moments to realise that I have nothing but you. And to my relief – it is all I need. I don't want to ruin what we have because of some silly lie. You go have your secrets, I don't need mine. When we are together, there's no privacy, there should not be any. Just give me some time and I shall reveal what my past holds. I just want the right moment. It's a tough burden – to know what I used to be."
By the time he finished talking, tears had already welled up in her eyes. He then wiped them and looked into her lovely yellow irises. Elynn closed her eyes tight and shook her head, escaping his hands.
“I shall give you freedom to decide. Now let's go. I don't want to spend my night nursing you after you catch a cold or something worse."
“Sure, that doesn't sound too fun compared to what I have planned for tonight" – his husky voice could only mean one thing.
“I didn't expect you would ever want to do it with me after my… my deceit."
“Are you kidding? I'd rather mate you once than have all the human females in the kingdom."
He was completely sincere and honest, there was nothing more to hide. The unpleasant confrontation was now in the past.
“Really? That's like the dumbest thing you have ever said. That one time with me wouldn't bring you anything of notice – just a moment of gratification. Mating humans could make you a father and you could do it many times over."
“You see, I could probably have any girl I want with no effort whatsoever. But you – you are no human. If it wasn't for your quite unpleasant past with those of your kind I doubt you would like me more than any other gryphon."
“The more I spend time with you the less I regret the outcome of my misfortune."
“Still, you will be able to put most of it behind when I get rid of those pesky scars. Unless, of course, you prefer to keep them."
“Like you said, now I have the chance to get rid of any remnants of my past. That's what I want to do."
“So it is."
“By the way, how old are you?"
Edward was surprised by the question and contrary to his expectations towards his reaction he did feel a bit uncomfortable.
“I'm seventeen."
“But…" – she began but he cut her short.
“I know, I am no adult and I shouldn't even walk alone in such relatively spooky forest with all of its not-so-spooky residents but… considering my past and my position in the society I had to provide for my mother so I took up the job offer."
“Aren't you the least bit concerned that now that you have left your mother will suffer from deprivation? And what it has to do with your past that makes you so special?"
“My job comes with a death payment. If I die, my mother will be set for the rest of her life. As for your next question, that should be a nice fireplace story for this evening, as promised."
“Fair enough."
They approached the clearing and saw a small stream running down from the mountain. It formed a small lake with solid rock bottom. Without any more lingering Edward jumped in. To his pleasant surprise, the water was lukewarm.
“You should join, the water is good."
“It's almost winter, and I can lick myself. Thank you."
“But the water is warm, perhaps a geyser is nearby. Oh, and licking that is disgusting."
“I haven't still tasted you, aside from cleaning us the last time. But that was my arousal too."
“If you join me, I can promise I'll hold my part in changing that later tonight, if you're up for it."
“You should have said that at the beginning."
Elynn lowered herself and made a jump for it. She came down with a splash, sending unusually warm water in all directions.
“I wonder what makes this water so much hotter than the air around. It should be frozen after the night in this time of the year."
Edward glanced at her with a mimic resembling contemplation.
“I have my guesses, all of them too complicated."
“I am not that stupid, you know."
“It's of no interest to you anyways."
“Let me decide that."
“Fine. I have read about crystals that form deep underground and by nature they are infused with raw magical energy. They are always of uniform size. If they come too close to the surface or undergo compression or fracturing, they begin warming up. It takes them a decade or so to reach the boiling temperature and it stays that way for a couple decades. After that, it slowly loses heat and turns into a regular rock, devoid of any magical properties, indistinguishable from the rest of the rocks around. I could only assume there is one infused in the monolith beneath this pool, which was probably created when the crystal began heating up in the first place. Should there be two crystals beneath this rock the water would be near boiling. It doesn't evaporate completely because of the stream flowing constantly. Oh, and the aura of the crystal is probably the reason why we can't see the vapor from where we came."
Elynn took a moment to get her head around what he had just said. Damn, he knew a lot.
“To my surprise, I don't regret asking."
He laughed as he approached her, both partially submerged in lukewarm water.
“Now let me wash you."
A sigh of relief escaped her beak.
“Finally."
She arched her back slightly and lifted her wings for Edward to reach under them. He gently glided his palms all over the undersides of her both wings only to watch her croon with satisfaction. He rubbed her mane and moments later he moved his hands towards her rump. Edward was putting effort to keep his thoughts elsewhere as not to get aroused while cleaning her. Soon they were both done. He noticed Elynn shivering when they got out of the pond. But he himself was surprisingly fine.
“A little help here" – she managed through her violent trembling. Edward concentrated and tried to ignore the harsh wind around him. Soon his hands started to glow and gryphon began emitting steam. The fumes she produced were enough to form a small cloud but when he was done he could admire the results of his work. Elynn's fur and feathers were now completely dry and just slightly disheveled, but otherwise intact. Then he did the same to himself and quickly dressed up.
“That was… unusual."
She munched with her beak as to taste something new in her maw.
“But quite useful."
“That much is true."
Without speaking too much they returned to the cave. Edward mumbled something about studying and went head straight to the library. Elynn watched him leave and curled up for a nap. Just moments later she vividly remembered his treatment and smiled. She promised herself to give him the most intense experience of his life this evening. Their first date of sorts.
Hours passed as Edward dug through vast shelves of knowledge in his mate's library. He knew she was bored but he told himself there was nothing to be done yet. As soon as he finishes reading, he'll be able to apply his newfound knowledge of magic in their lustful adventures. Little did he know she had been anticipating him falling asleep. Elynn watched him yawn, then rise from the mountain of books he'd settled in and move to the bedrooms. Her plan was working so far – he didn't choose to sleep in the library. She waited another minute and followed him. Again – to her luck, he didn't close the door at all. Being an inborn predator, she was able to sneak up without any noise. Just as she entered the room, she saw Edward, lying on the bed on his belly and wearing only underpants. Slowly she'd walk to him and crawl to his bed. Only if she could remove his remaining clothes without waking him up, it would be perfect. Elynn then gently gripped his undergarments with her beak, her heart pounding as she could smell his musk. When he spoke, his voice scared her and made her jump.
“Here, let me help you with that."
Edward lifted himself and slid his underwear down his legs then tossed them aside.
“That's why you left the door open, right?"
“That's why you were following me, right?"
Elynn chuckled. That was the Edward she'd been craving for. That was the Edward she liked the most. Not the nerdy one. To his great pleasure she then settled on top of him, her fur and plumage brushing past his bare skin ever so gently. It was pleasure to hear him moan in delight.
“That feels so good…"
“But we haven't done anything of notice yet."
“I know, and that's the best part – the real fun hasn't started yet but I can already enjoy your presence."
“Now roll over. I want to give you something" – her voice was playful and husky. Just by the way she said it he knew it was going to be something he will enjoy immensely.
“And what that would be?"
“You'll see. Roll over now."
Elynn impatiently observed him comply. Then she turned her rear end to face him and settled her hear above his rising manhood. She had to put great effort not to gnaw at him right away. She then slowly ran her tongue through his length and felt him shudder under her form.
“Don't stop, please."
She chuckled with mischievousness.
“I haven't even started yet."
Her body couldn't cope with the tension anymore so she opened her beak wide and took his whole length inside. Edward grunted and cramped under her treatment. He used his thumbs to spread her nether lips for him to see while she coiled her agile tongue around his shaft. He could barely refrain from thrusting due to her pleasant ministrations. It was barely a few moments into her service as he could feel pressure building up in his lower regions. He knew he had to come soon.
“I'm close…"
He didn't expect Elynn to bring him to his finale so quickly, let alone take his whole maleness inside. But to his surprise she didn't back out and strengthened her grip on him. Just bare tongue flicks later he was already cumming and holding onto her rump for his dear life. He then took a moment to catch his breath when he realised she hadn't been pleasured yet. Still panting he drew a gasp from her as he ran his thumb across the soft nub right under her slit. But then she quickly turned around leaving him with, quite literally, nothing in his hands. She then positioned herself right on top of his rehardened shaft and lowered her folds around him, forcing out a moan from her lover.
“I hope I am not going too fast."
“That's about as fast as I can go."
She lifted herself up until just the head of his cock was still enveloped in her wet embrace and then rammed back down. But soon her legs started giving up on her so he took charge. The gryphon now was locked in position and he was rapidly thrusting into her from below. They enjoyed each other like that for a while until heat started building up. It wasn't long until Elynn's soft purrs grew into a lustful growl. Edward had no idea how she would manage to make herself finish together with him. Not that he did mind. For one last time he rammed into her like his life depended on it as his cock spewed hot seed into her inner sanctum. They stayed like that for a brief moment until Edward felt – he had his eyes closed tight – Elynn collapse on top of him, his member still buried in her pussy. Neither of them said anything. They didn't need to. Although there was one thing both wanted to hear from each other. Elynn was quicker to realise what that was.
“I love you" – she said, licking his neck and purring with affection.
“I love you too. And I am happy with you. Happy that nothing changes."
“I hope something will change."
“What in particular?"
“Well, I was hoping to make this little “our" time a habit."
“It already is a habit."
“Well, how does “daily sexy-time" sound?"
“Honestly, it sounds appealing."
“Or… or twice, no, four times a day!"
Her enthusiasm speaking about mating was really a sight to behold but he decided to laugh it down. Still, she was waiting for his response.
“I'm very serious."
“Well, I can try and make it happen if that's what you want."
“Earlier I said that I want you all the time. So what I want hardly matters – what matters is what you want. I can adjust."
“Very well, we shall spend the next day rutting until blackout."
She chuckled like a little girl who had just woken up to find out it's her birthday.
“And the day after that."
“As you wish, my mate."
Elynn embraced him, having completely forgotten about their mess. But he didn't care. What he cared about was that she was happy now. And it was all because of him.