A Tail of Sparks - Chapter Two
A Tail of Sparks follows an eclectic Chua named Sparks Willfly as he travels across the universe in search of adventure and fulfillment in life. Will Sparks find what he's looking for or will he be forever disappointed?
Journal Entry 2:
Sparks feel instant regret, then blackness.
Just as quickly as Sparks pass out, Sparks open eyes. Feel like no time past yet also feel like an eternity went by.
As you guess, very confusing mixed messages.
When Sparks open eyes again, Sparks in different place. Immediately hear voices, jump to feet, realize head still dizzy yet not as bad as before. Subtle taste of cooked meat in mouth. What was last meal Sparks had, and not including leaves?
Can't recall. No matter, last meal more than 24 hours ago at least. No way taste still be so fresh.
Sparks look at self, confused very quickly. No longer in tattered clothes. Instead in what look like hastily made clothing roughly, yet securely sewn together with leather.
I sighed relief as I saw my pistols still attached to my belt which had remarkable remained mostly intact. I placed my hand on the butt of the revolvers, comforted by its familiarity.
Suddenly, the voices returning knocked me out of my reverie.
Sparks run to nearest bush, take cover. Unfamiliar with where I am still. All know is on flatter ground, maybe at base of mountains.
The thought of the portal and home called out to me but the more pressing matter unfamiliar voices reigned supreme.
Sparks wait patiently as voices get louder.
Sparks look out through parting in medium sized bush.
Sparks take half step backwards as foot steps in front of eye hole. I grit my teeth as a small twig snaps. Sparks cover mouth with paw.
“Whose there!?" yelled a male human voice.
Sparks close eyes tightly, hoping human vanish.
Vanish he did not.
Instead, human walk carefully up to bush. Sparks not want to fight but fight if threatened. Sparks contemplate running away and decide running might be better than fighting. Not even sure where Sparks is. Maybe magic don't even work here like some places on Nexus. Fighting unsure not worth risk.
Sparks turn to run away but suddenly face to face with large gun right in Sparks face. Not hear human sneak behind Sparks.
Sparks look up muzzle of rifle to angry looking human face. Human catch site of Sparks own guns, push muzzle into chest, almost knocking Sparks over.
“If you can understand common I suggest you put your hands in the air, if you know what's best for you!" the human shouted.
Sparks not sure what common means but Sparks understand well enough.
Sparks put hands above head. Just as Sparks do so, hands from behind Sparks pull pistols out of holsters with ease.
Sparks not happy about that. Favourite pistols! But nothing Sparks could do at moment.
“Where's your ammo!?" a voice behind Sparks shouted.
Sparks nervous to answer, “No ammo. Use magic... Magic for bullets."
“What are you, a mage? Druid? I've never seen either use these types of weapons. Anna, you think it's a Horde thing?" the human behind me asked the human with the gun in my face.
“Not sure. Must be recent if that's the case. Never heard of a pistol wielding mage or druid before. But you never know, those Horde are unpredictable. Hey, John, have you ever seen weapons like that before?"
“I was just thinking the same thing. Where'd you get these?" the man behind me demanded, “I've never seen your race before, are you Horde?"
Sparks have very hard time following conversation. Not know how to answer questions.
“Sparks don't know what Horde is. Sparks not sure where here is, but got pistols from capitol."
“You got these from Stormwind?" the man asked.
“What's Storm-wind?" Sparks ask honestly.
“Ana," John began, “he claims he doesn't know what the Horde or Stormwind is. Do you think he's lying?"
“If he was human I could tell. I don't know how to read his species. I'm completely unfamiliar with his kind."
John commented back, “Then what should we do with him? If he is Horde then we can't leave him here. He'd be a danger to Stormwind. And there's no way in hell I'm taking his word."
Ana replied, “We should take him to the King. Let him decide. As long as he doesn't have his weapons, he should be harmless. No way he's going to hurt anyone unarmed. He might even be smaller than a Gnome. All we know is he speaks common and isn't part of the Alliance. He might be of value to the King for all I know."
“Hey, maybe we'll even get some reward!" John said excited. “Do we have any rope?"
“Yeah, I'll get some," Ana replied. “YOU!" Ana said sharply, making Sparks flinch, “stay right there or I'll shoot you dead."
Sparks nodded.
Ana grinned at Sparks compliance, then quickly ran back to the path.
Sparks not even move a muscle.
The human named Ana returned with wound rope and quickly tied Sparks' arms to sides, making large knot to prevent Sparks from escaping.
Sparks sigh, how did Sparks get into this mess?
“Walk! We're not far from Stormwind. Should only take a few more hours," Ana commanded, shoving the rifle back into Sparks back.
Sparks complied, lowering ears in submission and walking toward path.
What do? Try escape? No point! Not know where is, not know what can eat, not know how to survive alone in this region. Only hope for survival is hoping Sparks future not grave.
Hopefully these humans not horrible and don't take Sparks to death.
Plus, they have Sparks pistols!
No way Sparks leave pistols. They expensive! Many plat!
So, Sparks walk.
Two humans walk behind Sparks, talk excitedly about reward. No interest in Sparks whatsoever. Sparks get bored relatively quickly but not long before reach Stormwind, whatever that is.
On way, Sparks observe houses and farms along main road. Architecture seem strange. Unfamiliar. Plants being grown unidentifiable.
Sparks even on Nexus anymore? Not sure...
Sparks sure soon though as Stormwind enter view. Massive stone walls tower over country. Sentries flying on bird like things guard city from aerial attack.
Guards in metal with various large weapons guard entrance to city which is long bridge over moat deep below.
Outside of city is mixed forest and farms. Once through gate though, vision obscured by 3-5 story buildings made mostly out of stone and tile.
Architecture amazing yet unfamiliar. Two humans stopped momentarily by guards who speak quickly. Sparks don't catch what they say. Too mesmerized by city, larger than any on Nexus. 99.9% sure no longer on Nexus. But where Sparks at if not on Nexus?
Sparks poked hard in back by rifle, knocked out of daze. Walk forward again. Stared like animal. Hard jab to right shoulder, turn right. Hard jab to left shoulder, turn left.
Sparks walk through huge crowds of varying species Sparks had never seen before. Some look at Sparks but most too busy to care, some carrying various goods, some herding smelly animals.
Unfortunately for Sparks, Sparks small. At level of animal stench. City street absolutely revolting too. What look like dung and smell like urine all over cobblestone street. Sparks forced to walk through it barefoot. Horrible odor seep into fur.
Eventually, Sparks and two reach large elegant looking building.
Walk inside to large desk. Greeted by lady with grey hair.
“Why is he tied up!?" the woman demanded immediately.
John replied, “We found him outside the city. Thought he might be dangerous if we didn't capture him. He might even be Horde!"
“I will not tolerate this! Untie him at once! Innocent until proven guilty! Not the other way around!"
Ana did as she was told and untied Sparks' arms and took out Sparks gag.
Sparks breathe in fresh air for first time in several hours.
“What's your name?" the aging lady asked gently.
“Sparks."
“Where are you from?"
“Not from here. Came through portal."
“So, Outland? Are you Horde?"
“Sure? They ask that too. Sparks don't know what Horde is. No idea. Just got here. Never see this place before."
“I believe you, you two! Get out of here! Clearly he's innocent. Has no idea what we're asking. Outland is still very much unexplored. It's probable he hasn't even encountered the Horde yet."
“What, so no reward!?" Ana demanded as the couple were pushed out from the room.
“I'm truly sorry about this whole mess... Sparks was it?" the mid aged, yet seemingly fair woman with brown hair said.
“Sparks, yes. No need apology, not your fault. Got myself into this mess."
“So... you're from Outland?" the woman asked.
“Um... yes," Sparks say. Don't know what this Outland is but better to lie than tell truth – not from planet. Could be punishable by death. Who knows?
“And you're stranded here for the time being? Do you have a place to stay? Any money at all?" the woman asked concerned.
“Sparks suppose so, not sure where here is to be honest. No idea how get back home. Wouldn't know where to begin. No home here. No money neither."
To be honest, Sparks not sure if want to go home. This world new. Interesting. Home boring, familiar. Maybe when get bored here, try find portal. No idea where is anyway. Passed out, woke up. Could be hundreds of miles between two points. Who knows?
“How about this? I'm Captain of a vessel leaving port tomorrow afternoon. We have a full crew but I can find a spot for you. You're small so it won't be hard. We have three meals a day, a secure room for sleep and study and pay very well each month. The trip is 6 months, 3 months each way and all you have to do is basic house keeping. I'll personally meet with you after we set sail to talk about more specifics if you want. Up to you."
Idea of expedition into world unknown – at least to Sparks – is very exciting. Sparks not think when answer.
“Okay, Sparks will join."
“Splendid! I'm always glad to help the needy. Many see me as a strict aging lady, but I'm really kind at heart. Respect is earned not through kindness unfortunately but discipline. Just come to the docks by tomorrow at two in the afternoon. We'll be boarding at that time. Feel free to explore the city before then. Oh! Here, take a gold piece. Buy yourself a meal and stay at an inn for the night," the lady smiled, “Name's Abigail Kindhart by the way. Call me Captain Kindhart or Aby for short. I don't mind either."
Sparks reach for golden coin in her outstretched hand.
“Sparks appreciate muchly, Captain Aby," Sparks reply. First kindness on planet so far. Much respect for Kindhart.
Captain Kindhart replied with a grin on her face, “Close enough. And you're welcome. Now, go enjoy today's beautiful weather. It's quite lovely this time of year. Stormwind's not called Stormwind for no reason. It won't stay this lovely for long."
Sparks nod head and leave building, waving somewhat awkwardly back at Aby before leaving building completely.
Sparks step out from building and instantly feel free. This whole new world. Portal must have connected to whole nother planet. Crazy! Maybe there portals for all habitable planets in galaxy and just waiting to be found. How exciting!
Sparks breathe in fresh air. Unlike Dominion held Nexus, air not yet polluted.
Sparks walk down steps with skip in step. That is until two human yells catches attention.
“Hey you! If I ever see you again I'll shoot you dead! Supposed to bring us a reward! Only got us humiliated in front of the King! Bah!" the human male shouted, then grabbed Ana's arm and pulled her away.
“Wait!" the girl shouted, tearing away from John's grasp.
Ana ran up the steps to Sparks.
“I'm sorry we captured you for no reason. John's just angry since we've been having a lot of bad luck lately. Here," she said, reaching into a bag she was carrying.
She pulled out Sparks' pistols. Undamaged.
“These are yours."
Sparks take pistols but contemplate woman's kindness in returning pistols. Could have easily stole them.
Sparks hand one back, holster the other.
“Pistol very expensive, at least hundred gold if not more. Technology not of around here. Valued higher."
The woman's face registered shock, either at Sparks' generosity or the price of the weapon. Either way, she gently took the weapon from Sparks and nodded thanks, then walked away in disbelief. Pocketing the pistol, Ana pulled along John and disappeared from sight.
This world very strange...
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Sparks walk through busy streets for almost hour. No idea where is in city but loving every moment of it. Besides smell that is...
Sparks almost get stepped on several times so jump on carriage moving by and ride for several minutes, looking at buildings pass by. 'Armoury,' 'Smithy,' 'Alchemy,' 'Jewelcrafter.' Names not unfamiliar. Similar to Nexus city, just less order. More chaos.
Sparks stop in to a tailor shop to look for new clothes since old ones get ruined and clothes wearing now not best. Poorly made. Barely holding together.
Despite not having Sparks size, owner, at sight of gold piece, drop everything she doing and sew together nice, breezy outfit for Sparks. Not expecting to do any fighting so not request heavier armour.
Sparks not really sure what value of currency in this world at but exchange gold piece for 100 silver pieces. Owner ask for 50 silver but Sparks barter for 30. Leave me with enough to get food and inn. If getting paid on ship monthly and free food like Captain say, only have to make money last till tomorrow afternoon.
Sparks walk back into crowded street, though winding down as day progresses. Sun start to set in only half hour more. Although there many guards walking about, Sparks soon find self in less policed area of city. Prices of goods plummet drastically. Sparks manage to get dinner for only 1 silver which compared to new clothes from other district dirt cheap.
Sparks order much food too. Although some vegetables unfamiliar to Sparks, main meats very similar to Nexus.
Past few months, Sparks eat very little but now Sparks' appetite suddenly back in full force. Sparks consume as much as can, shocking the waiter who not only never seen Sparks' species before but also never seen anyone so small eat so much. At end, Sparks stuffed and what left of belly, just minor pudge, stick out several inches from all the food Sparks just ate. Still way to go before replenish belly roundness completely, though.
Sparks leave seedy restaurant with grin on face. Getting away from Nexus do wonders for mood. Sparks almost happy wander through portal and get lost. Best thing to happen to Sparks since get apprenticed.
As the day turned to night, the crowds finally parted, though in the seedier areas of the city, less so. Bright neon signs were turned on by lucrative business owners hoping to lure in more customers than the more regulated counterparts in other districts.
Sparks not really a shopper but one building in particular caught Sparks' attention. The bright red neon sign read MAGICAL MATERIALS AND POTION SHOPPE.
So magic does exist on this planet after all! Sparks not really sure why but drawn into entrance which blocked by hanging light strips. Sparks part lights and walk into shop which instantly looked different than all of the other places Sparks been in. Only lights were strung up neon light bulbs on walls. Cast different colours upon rows and rows of shelves, some which stand 10 feet over Sparks.
Sparks in awe at so many shelves. No person at door to greet Sparks, so Sparks walk in freely, walk right up to one shelf. Due to small stature, Sparks can only see 2 levels of shelves but even on just these two, packed with bottles, potions, stones, crystals, amulets, books and charms.
Sparks never see so many different magical items in life. Sparks pick up one of the potions. Each item was tagged with a short description and price. It read: LUST POTION: Give this to the one you love but who hasn't shown they love you back. INSTRUCTIONS: Use only one drop per day and by the end of 1 month, you're guaranteed to get the one you adore confessing their lust and love for you. WARNING: Do not use more than 1 drop per day and do not use for longer than 1 month. We are not liable for this product not working if you do not follow the instructions exactly.
Interesting... Sparks never think much of love. Chua not very romantic creatures but will settle down if other Chua ask to be mates. Chua very lustful but Sparks never really had time to feed that side. Never even have sex. Chua talk lots about sex but Sparks never participate in conversation. Too busy learning or reading. Maybe Sparks have more time to think about this topic while on ship. Not much else to do for 6 months.
Sparks put back potion. If get mate, want to be real love, not fake or forced.
Sparks walk down aisle reading just the names of some of the labels: MASCULINITY ENHANCER, GROWTH FORMULA, INTIMACY BOOSTER, MALE GENITAL ENLARGER, SEX BOOSTER, ATTRACT MORE MATES.
Sparks keep walking. Many magical stuffs in beginning used to make more 'manly.' Sparks not care much for those. Chua male and female have little sexual dimorphism. Formulas not work very well on Chua species. Though, a few did rouse Sparks attention. Maybe come back later. Still much to look at.
As the aisle progressed, the items turned from focused on male enhancement to female enhancement.
Sparks reach end of aisle and walk around corner to next aisle. Some people in next aisle but give little attention to Sparks. Sparks look intently at new section. Not sure what this section focus on.
Sparks read tags again: SUBMISSION POTION, PENIS LENGTH REDUCER: (UN)NATURAL CHASTITY, SEXUAL ORIENTATION SWITCHER: STRAIGHT TO GAY, MALE TO FEMALE TRANSFORMATION FORMULA, FEMALE TO MALE TRANSFORMATION FORMULA, PERSON TO SEXUAL OBJECT TRANSFORMATION FORMULA, DRANEI TO HUMAN FORMULA, HUMAN TO WORGEN FORMULA...
Sparks more drawn into this section than last aisle. Sparks never even think about some of these things.
Person walk over and look at section near Sparks. Sparks ask, “What section is this?"
The person, a female creature with bluish skin and long pointy ears looked down at Sparks as if not even see Sparks there.
“Oh! Didn't see you there. Well, this is my favourite aisle in the shop so you asked the right person. Got any kinks little one?" the girl asked in a sultry voice.
“What a kink?" Sparks ask honestly.
“Oh!" the woman said, giving a slight chuckle, “you haven't been around these parts much, have you?"
“No, Sparks haven't, first time" Sparks reply.
“Is your name Sparks, then?"
Sparks nod head. Something about woman draw in Sparks gaze. Almost dizzying.
“Well, Sparks, a kink is something you're into... sexually. Maybe it's being dominant or on the other side of the coin, submissive. Some people want to be submissive but their personality makes it really hard. Maybe they don't want to ruin their reputation. All of these people with their little dilemmas come to this shop or shops like this. They buy a potion and suddenly they're little sluts giving free blow jobs in the nearest alley. Or they take a potion which temporarily transforms their body to another species or sex, giving them anonymity. By day they can be a hard working, gruff Dranei swordsmaker, by night they can be a slutty night elf female with a pussy in need of being filled. You understand?"
“Sparks think so."
“So then Sparks, what turns you on?" the Nightelf said in that sultry voice, kneeling onto the sticky flooring, putting a palm on Sparks chest and gently knocking him over. The Nightelf lady then crawled on top of Sparks, reaching down and grabbing Sparks privates, then pulling down his newly made pants.
Sparks have no idea what to do. Never been in such strange situation. Sparks close eyes as Nightelf woman touch Spark's sheathe and fondle Sparks' small furry ball sack.
“My names Esmeralda by the way," the woman breathed into Sparks ear, “Are you enjoying this, Sparks? Are you enjoying me touching you? What if I go lower?"
Esmeralda extended her hand and traced the curve of Sparks back side until her fingers pressed against Sparks tail hole.
Sparks terrified yet for some reason frozen, as if blue lady cast spell on Sparks, freezing muscles. The worst part was a warm feeling had spread over Sparks whole body, making every touch extremely overwhelming – pure pleasure.
Sparks breathe heavy as Sparks pants pulled completely off. Not knowing what happening, never had pants off with other person in room.
“Have you ever enjoyed the deep pleasure of another person inside of you, Sparks?" Esmeralda asked.
Sparks shake head hard. What that even mean!?
The lady licked her lips, “Then you're in for a treat, she said, pulling her skirt down revealing black and purple lace panties. Oddly though, they seemed to be filled with something. Sparks never seen a vagina in person but know not supposed to be massive bulge.
“I see you're a curious one," she said, puling down her panties ever so slowly. A mass of flesh poked out from the top, then as if a wave, spilled out like a snake revealing a massive, blue, human shaped penis.
“You like?" the 'woman' asked, tilting her head.
Sparks want to respond, but mouth shut tight by invisible force.
“Bet you're wondering why you can't speak or move, huh? That's rhetorical of course. This wonderful effect is thanks to my favourite item here, just a little charm I carry on my person at all times. Makes people I'm attracted to immobile. Completely submissive in fact. The only way you can move is if I tell you to. Stand up," the woman commanded.
Sparks, completely up to the mercy of Esmeralda, stood up, small balls swinging ever so slightly. Other customers had heard the commotion and had come to watch. Some had their junk out, slowly stroking themselves.
“Who's a good boy?" the lady asked in a baby like voice, “Bark for your master."
“Woof!" Sparks say without thinking.
“How cute! Little Sparks deserve a treat, don't you think?"
Sparks nod head instantly. Sparks brain get dizzy, not remember why Sparks at store or even that Sparks at store. An envelope completely wash over mind, cloud out all other thoughts.
“Good boy. Since you're such a good doggy, I'll let you have a lick of my bone. Just a lick though!"
Esmeralda stuck her fully erect penis several inches from Sparks face.
Sparks breathe in odd combination of male musk and female pheromones. Sparks not really complain, most Chua bisexual so not really repulsed when thinking back at moment.
“Slowly," Esmeralda commanded.
Sparks, once again not in control, stuck out his canine-like tongue about an inch or so out, just two inches shy of the meaty tip of Esmeralda's penis.
Sparks slowly moved towards her penis, eagerly breathing in the musk from her crotch. Sparks own penis begin to extend from sheathe, all 3 inches of it.
Sparks creep closer and just before tongue about to lick penis head, Esmeralda stand up and begin laughing maniacally.
“Too good!" she chuckled, “come on, snap out of it. You think I'm going to rape you in the middle of a store?"
Sparks shake head, envelope beginning to break on mind.
Sparks, realize penis still erect, quickly pull up pants, blush slightly. The onlookers, disappointed, booed and walked away.
“Why do that?" Sparks say slightly more passively than normally would.
“Several reasons: One, obviously you've never had sex before. I wanted to help you out. Get you comfortable per se. Two, to prove to you the effects of these charms in here. Maybe you'll buy some now with their power in mind. I own this store so I would like for it to remain open as long as possible so any new customers will help. And finally, just for fun. I love scaring the bejesus out of innocents."
Sparks just stand with mouth slightly open. Still processing what just happened. Esmeralda right, never been in situation like that before. Kind of like...
“So, I'll ask again, you like anything in particular? Any kinks? Maybe any I just introduced to you?"
“I like bellies?" Sparks asked, still sort of unclear about what kinks really meant.
“That's a good start! I think we have a few things for that, follow me."
Sparks, although no longer under command of the charm, followed without thinking.
Esmeralda grabbed a few vials, charms and bottles as she walked up and down a few aisles.
After grabbing several, she brought Sparks to the desk and placed around 10 different items into a bag, then handed it to Sparks.
“How much?" Sparks ask, not sure if can afford all 10.
“Free," she replied in that velvety voice.
“Why?" Sparks ask confused.
“I enjoyed our little 'dance' back there. I haven't had that much fun in a few weeks. Worth every copper of the cost of those items. Only catch, come back when you can. Maybe we can 'dance' some more – though in private next time," she said cheekily.
“Run along now, unless you want to take another look around," Esmeralda said smiling.
“I... uh... I'll come back," Sparks reply, head still a little cloudy.
“I look forward to our next meeting," she said..
I nodded then walked out of the store with a blank expression on my face.
“Woah..."