Red Like Blood, Chapter 2
A new chapter in the adventures of Caleb, an adventure of exceptional strength and the gift of a third eye. He also has a particular taste in female companions. I enjoyed working on both parts of this latest adventure, and I look forward to more in the future.
time to discuss just what exactly happened to the red hag and what will be happening next.
Caleb and his companions followed Venxena away from the ruins. The pace was slow as they all felt a bit drained from the fight with the beast. With the threat now ended, the devastation to the woods was even more apparent. Caleb doubted the forest would ever recover without the intervention of the druids. Venxena led them off the trail and deep into the forest where her camp was made.
The camp was more than just a tent in the woods and thankfully, it had avoided any of the devastation. Venxena had built a decent sized lean-to between a pair of large trees. In front of the shelter there was a large stone fire pit. Scattered around the area were various projects Venxena had been working on before the arrival of the creature.
“I apologize for the lack of hospitality,” Venxena said as she rested her staff against a drying rack, “I haven't had time to even rekindle my fire as of late.”
“I'll get one going.” Maryana said as she headed to the fire pit.
“I could use a meal after all of that, but we left what food we had back at the village.” Cara shrugged as she sat down on a large rock.
Venxena turned to face her. “You’re a construct, why would you need to eat?”
“The bastard mage who designed this body thought it would just be cheaper and easier if I was powered by food.” Cara shrugged. “At least I can enjoy eating, it helps me to still feel a little like my old self.”
“You were once flesh and blood? I didn't think such things were possible.” Venxena shook her head and sat down on a log. “However, I have more pressing questions for Caleb right now.”
Caleb pulled a log up next to the red hag and sat down. “I'll answer what I can, but I'm no mage.”
“I've had some time to think on our way here. Firstly, as…unexpected as this change was, it isn't entirely a bad thing. A larger body means more blood, which means a larger well of power for me, or at least it will be after some true rest and some time to fully recover.” Venxena flexed her bicep. “And the added strength is obviously useful as well.”
Caleb let out a long breath. “Do you think the change is permanent?”
Venxena shrugged. “I don't know for sure, but my gut tells me it is.” She turned slightly towards Maryana who by now had a fire going. “Put the kettle on, please, we could all use some tea.” Turning back to Caleb she leaned towards him slightly. “Have you ever been exposed to any strange magical energy for a prolonged time?”
“No, not that I can think of. Usually it's nothing more than the odd spell flung my way.”
“Caleb,” Cara spoke up, “what about the whole fae-touched thing? That’s something sort of magical, right?”
“Wait, what?” Venxena’s eyes went wide. “You have fae blood?”
Caleb blushed slightly. After meeting with the village headman and the excitement that followed in the woods, he hadn’t had the chance to remove his headband. Caleb reached up and removed it, revealing his third eye. Venxena stared for several moments before letting out a long sigh and slouching slightly.
“I can’t believe it! That was what I sensed in your blood.”
“I’m sorry, I didn’t mean to deceive you. I only hide it to avoid stares and poor treatment as we travel.”
“I hate that you have to do that,” Maryana said shaking her head, “Why can’t people take it as the gift it is?”
“I’m sure it is a gift to you,” Venxena played with a trinket hanging off a necklace as she spoke, “but for me it’s something else entirely. Fae blood is…how do I describe this to someone who isn’t a blood mage?” she paused for a moment before continuing. “Let’s just say it’s toxic to someone like me. Even several generations removed like in your case, it should have at least sickened if not outright killed me.”
Caleb’s face paled. “I’m sorry, I had no idea, if I had known I wouldn’t have offered.”
Venxena let out a long sigh and sat straight. “I believe you that you had no ill intentions. For a human you are remarkably reasonable and honorable. However, what I don’t understand is why your blood bolstered me instead of weakened me.”
“He’s been leading an adventurer's life for a long time now, almost a decade I think.” Cara said as stretched out her arms and legs, “he’s probably been exposed to more than just an attack spell or two without ever noticing it.”
Venxena considered her statement. “An interesting theory, and it may have merit. It looks like the kettle is boiling now.”
Venxena rose from her seat and went to her lean-to to get some dried herbs. She placed them into the kettle Maryana had started. As the tea steeped Venxena looked back and forth between Maryana and Cara.
“Is it just me, or does your friend have a type when it comes to females?” She asked as she poured the hot tea into wooden cups.
Caleb looked away, blushing slightly but Cara laughed.
“He totally does! That’s why this golem body took on this shape after he accidentally touched the control orb.”
“Cara, hush!” Maryana snapped.
Venxena smiled for the first time since they met. The red hag sipped her tea for a moment as she gathered her thoughts. She then passed out cups of tea to the three adventurers.
“Caleb,” she said as she handed him a cup, “I don’t think for a second you intended this to happen, but your personal tastes may have influenced it without your knowledge. Emotions and desires can run deep in the blood.”
Caleb accepted the tea and sipped it. Despite the conversation, it was a good cup of tea and helped him to relax slightly. Venxena sat back down on her log. Her pink eyes were locked on Caleb as a heavy silence hung in the air. It was the red hag who broke the oppressive quite first.
“I do admit, now I’m a little curious.”
“About what?” Caleb asked as he swirled the tea in his cup.
“Whatever it is, there is something special about your blood, beyond the obvious. I’m curious if there are any other benefits to additional contact with you.”
“Excuse me?” Maryana said as she rose to her feet. “What kind of contact are you referring to?”
Venxena met her gaze without even blinking. “Exactly what you think I mean. And I don’t think either of you have any room to judge me seeing as you both obviously share him.”
“She’s pretty perceptive.” Cara conceded as she stood up beside Maryana, “But just because that’s true doesn’t mean we want to share him any further.”
“Don’t I get a say in all of this?” Caleb said with a heavy sigh. “Everyone please, sit down and stay calm, none of us want a fight.”
Cara and Maryana sat down on either side of Caleb, keeping an eye on the red hag.
“Although I know I’m not as, ah, homely as others of my kin, most people wouldn’t give a hag of any color more than a passing glance. But I have noticed the looks you’ve given me since I borrowed some of your blood.”
Caleb so no point in denying it. “It’s hard not to notice, especially when I watched you change in front of my eyes.”
The golem sighed. “Like I said, he has a type. Any lady with biceps is going to catch at least one of his three eyes as he walks by.”
“Cara, please.” Maryana sighed. “The three of us came to an arrangement after the accidents that led to Cara’s awakening in her golem body and her bonding with Caleb. Although what happened to you was unplanned by any of us, there is nothing binding you to him.”
“I wouldn’t say nothing, I do feel some kind of pull towards him. Maybe it’s just curiosity or just the fact he is rather attractive.” Her lips curled up into a smile as she spoke. “Far nicer than any of the village males I spotted in the woods at the very least.”
Maryana raised an eyebrow. “I thought you avoided humans?”
“For the most part I want to be left alone, not attacked or harassed. But, I still feel desires like any female, and there is no such thing as a male hag.”
“Maryana, accident or not and whether she likes her new body or not, it is still Caleb’s fault. So, maybe we just let her let off some steam and you and I can just kill some time together.” Cara reached out and took her by the hand.
Caleb finished his tea and looked between all three females before he spoke.
“Maryana, Cara, we’ve been talking about finding a mage to join us ever since we left our new home base.” before they could respond he turned to the red hag. “And Venxena, you already said you will most likely need to leave the woods before you bump heads with the druids.”
“I was just looking for a little fun before you left,” she paused to sip her tea, “but please, continue.”
“We need a mage, especially as we get into bigger and more complicated jobs, like the one we’re in route to. I’ve seen you in action, and even if you weren't at the top of your game, you were more than impressive out there. You’ve in essence lost your home, and traveling for a lone red hag would be obviously difficult. With us, you’d have our protection.”
“I do have a way of disguising myself to look like a human, but even then travel has its dangers, and only more so when traveling alone.”
“I’d like for you to join us. Along with a share of the treasure, I’m willing to exchange some additional contact with me.”
Venxena’s face visibly softened. “Would you willingly lay with me as a human? With no illusions or spells to compel you to do so?”
Cara shrugged. “He already lays with a sex golem and an orc in human clothing, what’s a red hag after all that?”
Maryana sighed and she shook her head slightly. But then there was a slight smile on her face. “Caleb, you really need to be more careful, the next lady may not be happy to receive powerful biceps as Cara says.”
“Before I agree to join your party, I want some time alone with Caleb.” She looked over to Maryana and Cara. “Just to make sure we’re compatible.”
“That’s fair.” Cara said as she got up. “We’ll just head over that way, relax a bit, don’t worry if you hear anything.” she winked.
Maryana shook her head, but took Cara’s hand and they walked off disappearing into the treeline.
Venxena watched as the other two females walked out of sight before she got up from her seat. She reached down for Caleb and he took her hand as he stood up.
“I think you look better without the stupid headband.” She said with a smile.
“I think you look good in red.” He replied, touching her cheek softly.
Venxena placed a hand on the back of his head and pulled him in for a kiss. Caleb eagerly returned the kiss, wrapping his arms tightly around her waist. After a moment, Venxena slowly pushed away.
“We can’t do this right with you in your armor.”
Caleb laughed. “I wasn’t planning on it.”
He started by removing his weapons and gear, resting the sword against a nearby tree. He started to unfasten his armored coat when Venxena approached to help him unbuckle and remove it. She smiled widely seeing him in just his tunic and leggings.
“Much better,” she sighed as she slid her hands over his tunic.
Caleb leaned in for a kiss and soon they were in a tight embrace, each one holding the other in an iron grip. Soft sighs and moans were exchanged as they kissed deeply. Caleb could feel a desperateness in Venxena’s kissing that only stoked his own fire. Her hands slipped up under his tunic and caressed his firm body directly. Before he could blink, Caleb’s tunic was pulled up over his head and tossed to the side.
Venxena smiled as she leaned in against his powerful chest. She gently teased his nipple with her tongue before taking it into her mouth. Caleb gasped, not expecting this in the least. She played with the sensitive nub in her mouth before slowly letting it go. She kissed her way down his chest and abs, her tongue dragging against his skin as she did so. Once Venxena was on her knees she quickly undid his belt and pushed down his leggings and smallclothes.
It was Venxena’s turn to gasp when his member sprung free. She quickly recovered and wrapped her red fingers around the hard shaft. Venxena slowly ran her tongue up and down his shaft, savoring his taste. She could feel his cock twitching, begging for more even if Caleb just breathed heavily. She moved to his sack, kissing his balls tenderly before returning back to the cock. She teased the tip almost wickedly with her tongue. Caleb was being quite vocal now, his toes curling inside his boots as he moaned and almost yipped from the stimulation.
It was then that Venxena opened her mouth and swallowed his shaft. Caleb let out a long loud moan as his cock slipped into the warm wet mouth. She ran her hands up his powerful thighs and then gripped his firm rear tightly as she bobbed her head on his shaft. Caleb was biting his lip trying to not cry out like it was his first time. He placed his hands on Venxena’s head and his fingers tangled into her wild black hair. With a moan much louder than he intended the warrior hit his limit.
Venxena mate a murmuring sound as she swallowed the load and sucked him dry. She then slowly let his cock slide past her lips. She took a deep breath before looking up at the slightly dazed face of caleb.
“Well, that didn’t poison me.” Her lips curled into a wide smile. “But nothing else seems to have changed either.”
She slowly stood up to her full height before reaching for the ties that held her simple clothing on her body. With deft hands the ties were undone and her clothing fell to the ground pooling at her feet. She then took the opportunity to stretch out her red body, showing off all the powerful muscle she now sported, not to mention her massive pair of breasts. She smiled, her pink eyes almost shining as she motioned towards the lean-to.
“Just give me a moment.” Caleb struggled to pull off his boots and leggings without sitting down.
Once his feet were free he followed Venxena to her bed. He climbed on top of the red hag, pressing in for a deep kiss as she wrapped her arms around his body. Their sweat slicked bodies slid against each other as they kissed. Eventually, Caleb broke the kiss, leaving Venxena gasping for air. He slid slowly down her body, reaching her breast first. His tongue flicked over a stiff nipple, playing with both the nub and the piercing it contained.
A not so gentle push from Venxena pushed him lower down her scarlet body. He left a trail of kisses down her abs as he slipped down in between her legs. Venxena let out a soft sigh as she felt Caleb’s hot breath against her sex. There was an agonizing pause before she felt his tongue slide slowly along her slit. She spread her legs wider to give the warrior more access. Soon Caleb’s tongue was delving deeply into her pussy. Venxena squirmed and moaned from the attention. Feeling the eagerness from the human only added to the intense pleasure she was feeling.
Venxena gripped the sides of Caleb’s head, her sharp claw like nails pressed against his scalp as she pushed his head in tightly against her pussy. Her muscled legs squeezed him in a vice like grip as well. Neither action stopped Caleb from what he was doing, he only intensified his efforts. Venxena threw back her head and let out a wild primal cry as the orgasm rocked through her body.
After nearly every muscle in her body tensed it was like her body turned to mush and she collapsed back down onto her bed. She panted for air as she felt Caleb move back up her body and start to kiss her neck. She slowly moved her arms around his body and then pulled him down tight against her body.
“You really…” she let out a long sigh, “go all out, don’t you.”
“I’ve never had any complaints.” Caleb said softly as he pushed himself up slightly. “But you’re talking like we are done here.”
Her pink eyes blinked. “But we…”
“I needed a moment to, ah, recover. But in my experience, females usually don’t.” A smile spread across his face.
The look on Venxena’s face shifted from mild surprise to a lustful smile quickly. She pulled Caleb back down into a kiss. As they cuddled and kissed she could feel his member growing hard against her body. She rolled over on top of Caleb and smirked down at the human.
“Sorry, it’s tradition for the hag to be on top.”
“You don’t look sorry.” Caleb said as his hands slid down her side to her hips.
“Neither do you.” She quipped back as she straddled his legs.
Venxena traced the muscles of Caleb’s chest and upper abs with a black nail. She had bedded humans before, but never one built like this. Venxena shifted her hips, rubbing her slit back and forth over his shaft. And action which made them both groan and sigh with pleasure before she lifted up her hips. With one hand she positioned his shaft while the other teased his nipple. Venxena slid down the shaft slowly, savoring the sensation until Caleb was hilted. She stared to ride the human slowly. Caleb’s hands firmly gripped her hips, helping to guide the red hag. As her body grew used to him, Venxena started to increase the pace. As she gained speed Caleb thrust upwards to meet her.
Her eyes were shut tight as she moved with wild abandon. Her mouth was open in a near constant moan as her nails dug in tightly into Caleb. He winced slightly at her nails, but was far too distracted to really care. Caleb watched as her full chest shook with every movement. With a loud cry Venxena slammed herself down hard. As Caleb felt her climax around his cock he let go as well with a loud moan.
Hot, spent, and very pleased, Venxena leaned forward over Caleb. She panted for air but made no motion to pull him out. Caleb was breathing heavily as well, all three of his eyes were half lidded as he slowly ran his hands up and down her body. They stayed like that for a while, just watching each other as they recovered.
“So,” Caleb broke the silence, “Is there any benefit of additional contact?”
Venxena let out a soft laugh. “I’d say there are certainly benefits.” She leaned down and kissed him softly. “And maybe a little travel could do me some good. I will accept your offer to join your party, at least for a time.”
“Good.” Caleb smiled before kissing her softly.
***
Off in the woods Maryana and Cara walked through the trees and found a small creek. Maryana crouched down at the creek and splashed some of the cold water on her face.
“That’s better.” she said before moving to sit on a large rock. “I’d go deeper in, but I don’t want to get lost.”
“Don’t worry, I can find my way back to Caleb, I can feel exactly where he is.” She pointed back the way they had come.
Maryana shook her head. “That must be a strange feeling.”
“It was at first,” Cara sat down beside Maryana, “but now it’s kind of a comfort for me. Speaking of comfort…” She placed an arm around her.
Maryana smiled and leaned in against the golem. “We don’t have to…”
“What, and let Caleb have all the fun?” Cara pressed her lips against Maryana’s.
Maryana sighed and relaxed into the kiss. Her arms wrapped around Cara as they kissed. Unsurprisingly, the golem’s hands quickly grew bolder, rubbing and squeezing her body, drawing soft sighs and moans from her partner. Though slower to start, Maryana’s hands were now fiddling with the laces of Cara’s top. Before long it was resting on the forest floor and it was soon joined by the heavy chainmail armor and the rest of their clothing.
Cara held Maryana up against her chest while her partner nuzzled and kissed the golem’s generous chest. She enjoyed the attention while her fingers traced the powerful muscles of Maryana’s back. Cara was grateful that her body could feel pleasure as well as give it to others. She let out a gasp as Maryana clamped down hard on her nipple.
“Oh, feeling aggressive today?” She giggled.
Maryana responded by clamping down on the other nipple and pushing Cara’s back down against the rock. Cara laughed and pulled her up into a deep powerful kiss. Playfully they fought for dominance, holding and pushing against each other without their lips parting. This only furthered the excitement between them. Cara broke the kiss and moved to whisper something in Maryana’s ear. It was obvious she liked what she heard from the wide grin on her face.
Cara released her iron grip and Maryana shifted her body quickly, straddling Cara’s head while spreading the golem’s legs for better access. Cara lifted her head up and ran her tongue slowly along her partner's slit, drawing an immediate moan. Maryana then dove in, almost attacking the golem’s slit with her tongue. Cara bucked her hips up reflexively as she moaned into Maryana. She grabbed her rear tightly and pressed in tighter as her tongue probed deeply.
Their muffled moans blended with the sound of the creek. The pair held on to each other as they simultaneously gave and received. Maryana shifted her attention to the clit. From the way Cara squeezed her head with her thighs, she liked it. Of course she soon received the same treatment for her own sex. Cara was determined to make her partner come first. It wasn’t part of the golem programming, it was just her own nature. Her tongue moved at an inhuman speed, practically vibrating.
Maryana’s body went rigid as her climax hit. She lifted her head and let out a cry of pure pleasure. Even as her body was still convulsing from the orgasm, she lowered her head back to push Cara over. It didn’t take much more before she was crying out in pleasure. Maryana moved slowly and with a little help from Cara she turned around, laying on top of her partner.
“Is this alright?” Maryana asked softly.
‘It’s fine, this body isn’t really bothered by laying on a rock.” She gently ran her fingers through the blond and black striped hair of her partner. “Nothing like a good screw after a successful job, huh?”
She laughed before cuddling tighter against the golem. “Sex after a battle is a big part of the celebration for orcs. Of course, back then I didn’t get to join in on that much.”
“Good thing you have Caleb and me now then.”
Maryana smiled softly and closed her eyes. “How long should we give them?”
“You know Caleb is going to be thorough, he can’t do anything halfway, especially in bed.”
She giggled. “That’s true.”
“I’m in no rush to get dressed, so let’s just relax for a bit.”
Between the fight with the creature and messing around, Maryana found herself dozing slightly in Cara’s arms. She was woken up by a loud cry that echoed through the woods. She sat up immediately alert.
“What was that?” she whispered harshly.
“I think that was Venxena.” Cara said before starting to laugh.
“Gods and spirits!” Maryana swore before she started to laugh as well.
“She must have been really pent up.” Cara said after calming down.
“If she’s going to be that loud every time, I’ll have to gag her.”
“Just push her face into the bedroll.” Cara chuckled. “Well, if they’re done we should get cleaned up then.
They took advantage of the creek to wash up a bit before getting dressed. As Cara was slipping her boots back on she turned her head back the way we came.
“I think Caleb is ready for us to come back, I’ve got a tingle that says he wants me, well, not in that way.”
“He’ll have to wait until tonight for that.” Maryana smirked as she adjusted her belt and weapons.
Cara placed her hands on her hips and stared Maryana down. “When did you get such a dirty sense of humor?”
“I must have picked it up from you along the way.” She smiled.
Cara broke and laughed. “Come on, let’s go. We’ve got some planning to do before we leave the woods.”
***
“...Then we managed to drive the creature back from where it came from.” Caleb said with a slight nod.
Caleb, Maryana, and Cara were back at the inn in Ponia. They were recounting what they had encountered in the woods, or at least a version of what had happened to the village elders.
“We were quite spent from the battle and needed to rest and recover before making our way back out.” Maryana continued the story. “That was why it took so long between the clouds clearing and us returning in the early evening.”
The headman and the gathered townsfolk murmured amongst themselves for a moment.
“And the hag?” Decimo asked.
“She had nothing to do with it, well, other than fighting the monster and inadvertently keeping that thing out of your village.” Cara replied before finishing her drink.
“She has decided to leave the woods.” Caleb answered. “Her home was wrecked and the forest will need time to heal. In fact, you should contact the closest circle of druids for aid in restoring the damage.”
Decimo nodded. “That is a good idea. Honestly, it’s a bit of a relief to find out it wasn’t the hag’s fault. I always said there was no danger if we just left her alone. It turns out she aided us, even if it was just a side effect of protecting her own life. What would have happened if she wasn’t there or adventurers had been hired to take her out when she first arrived?”
“Indeed.” Maryana locked her unsettling golden eyes with Decimo. “You would do well to remember that when dealing with other races in the future.”
Decimo looked away but nodded in agreement. “As agreed, we’ve prepared supplies for your journey.” Several villagers carried sacks of food, and other supplies. “Will this be satisfactory?”
“Yes, that should keep us on the road for a while.”
‘You are welcome to stay for another day and get an early start at sunrise.”
“Thank you, Decimo, but it’s still a long way to Chayathana and there’s still plenty of sunlight left today to make some distance.”
“As you wish.” he bowed his head slightly, “Thank you once again, and safe travels.”
After collecting the supplies Caleb, Maryana, and Cara left Ponia. They were just out of view from the village gate when Venxena stepped out from behind a tree. It was almost wrong seeing her in her human disguise. Her red skin was replaced with a light mocha shade. Her black hair remained black, its wildness only partially tamed with a simple tie holding it back. Her eyes retained the light pink color, and the illusion did nothing to obscure her build. In fact given her choice in clothing much of her body was on display.
She had taken a tunic Cara had given her and removed the sleeves. A belt cinched the tunic tightly around her waist and various items hung off it easy reach. Below that something between a skirt and a loincloth hung between her legs. It showed off most of her sculpted legs, but covered her rear, mostly. She was adorned with handmade necklaces, bracelets, and other pieces of jewelry. On her feet she wore a simple pair of sandals. In her hand was her staff and her knife was tucked into a sheath at her side.
“I was starting to worry about you three.” Venxena said with a slight smirk.
“They wanted us to stay for dinner, so count yourself lucky.” Cara smirked back.
Maryana smiled at the exchange. “Which way are we heading now?”
“We follow the main road until it forks then take the northern branch. That road will take us most of the way to Chayathana. It’s the most direct path, but there won’t be a lot of settlements along the way.”
“That sounds good to me.” Venxena said as she shouldered her pack. “That means the two of us won’t have to hide our true natures as much.”
Caleb chuckled as he started down the road. The other three followed, drawing up beside him.
“So since we have the time,” Venxena said after a few moments, “I'd love to hear how Cara ended up as a golem.”
“Sex golem, get it right.” Cara smiled. “Alright, so it all started about six years ago when I was a skinny little thief and all on my own because this guy split.” she said pointing to Caleb.
“As I recall, we both decided to seek different paths at the time.” He added.
“Hey, this is my story, let me tell it. Anyway, where was I?”
The story continued as the four of them continued down the dusty road towards Chayathana.
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