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The Seventh Realm: Volume V

By Mantrid Brizon

Episode 63: Promotion

Sitting at a table in the study and holding a mug of water, Sidana takes the last bite of her genashin steak. With a fork holding one of his last few remaining bites, Manny continues to regale Cyrus and Katero with their story. Sitting in awe, the fathers are both surprised that their children survived such an ordeal. Katero had grown up in a tribe where many of the youth practiced their adult duties, with some boys even joining the adult males on hunts. Cyrus, meanwhile, used his skills as a hunter and assassin to hastily adapt to the world upon his arrival. Neither of their children can claim the same; life among the Sa’kesh has allowed for juveniles to experience adolescence similar to what Cyrus had in the United States, something Yasmin had always warned would make their nation weak.

Furthermore, the revelation of what finally became of Yulan Corin Byr, the convicted criminal and rapist, as well as Jonathan Thames the first is mindboggling. Looking at a map, Cyrus and Katero are surprised that Isabella had set up her base so close to them. Cyrus makes a note to inform Mirkon and broker a trade agreement, or even an alliance. As a human centric tribe, Mirkon will have to be their liaison. Though unsurprised by the Ketlan cultists, it’s what Manny and Sidana don’t tell them that bothers Cyrus and Katero. Pressing the matter causes considerable discomfort among his two warriors, so Cyrus drops the subject; some things are better left unsaid.

With their mission accomplished and their report given, Sidana and Manny await further instructions. They are left sitting in silence for a moment while Cyrus and Katero draft basic notes, catching up on the details of their story.

“I wonder if someone will read this one hundred years from now and daydream about your adventures?” Katero thinks aloud.

“It wasn’t really an adventure, sir.” Sidana replies.

“Even modesty should be used in moderation; some of this was quite riveting. If it wasn’t my son and a best friend’s daughter who were a part of it, I’d have enjoyed it more.” Cyrus admits.

“I’ll wait for the movie to come out.” Manny quips.

“So, what are your orders, sir?”

“Well, obviously you’ll be rewarded. Each of you will receive a promotion. Manny is now a captain, while Sidana is now a lieutenant. A bonus might be in order, too... One thousand cyrians each is a nice number.” Cyrus answers.

“Very generous, sir, but I’d rather just have some time off.” Sidana remarks.

“Well, take some time off too; you’ve been out there a long time and marching hasn’t been a thing for a while.” Cyrus says.

“You can say that again.” Sidana murmurs.

“Any plans with your free time?” Katero asks them.

Sidana glances toward Manny, who gazes back at her. He flashes a warm smile. The Akzazel lowers her head as though she were embarrassed or nervous. Taking a clawed hand, she brushes her long, platinum blonde hair from her eyes as she turns her golden orbs toward him, her raptor-like snout still pointing downward. Katero and Cyrus both raise their brows at the strange display as Sidana, a trained and disciplined soldier, acts like a nervous and infatuated schoolgirl.

“Yes, we have plans.” Manny finally answers.

“... Such as?” Katero presses.

“I love Sidana; we’ve been through a lot together, even before this. Hell, she was there the day I arrived, looking all cute.”

“Manny!” Sidana flushes.

“I asked her to pledge to me. She said yes. I’m hoping we have the time to do that.” Manny finishes.

“Wow!” A surprised Katero blinks.

“Well, that’s great!” Cyrus exclaims. “I’m a big fan of mixed couples, as I’m sure you both know. Take a whole two weeks off!”

“And two thousand cyrians isn’t much for a newly pledged couple. It should be six thousand.” Katero adds.

“Agreed.” Cyrus nods.

The couple are stunned. Sidana stares with wide eyes while Manny seems more confused.

“How can you just give us that much money?” He asks.

“Well, we do mint it.” Cyrus smirks.

“It’s so nice when the corrupt politicians are on your side.” Manny quips.

“Isn’t it?” Cyrus chuckles.

With their report given and their intentions revealed, Cyrus dismisses them to return for one last night in the barracks. In the morning the cyrians will be delivered and the soon-to-be pledged mates can shop for a house for themselves to start their life and family together. Taking hold of Sidana’s hand, Manny leans in and kisses her in front of their king and one of the tribe’s principal founders. Heading for the doorway, Sidana gives Manny’s hand a squeeze and stops.

“What will happen to Darius and Koleta?” She asks.

“They’re lucky they’re not dead. All things considered, I’m willing to let it go so long as they got this ‘adventure’ nonsense out of their system.” Cyrus replies.

“Indeed.” Katero nods. “We have more to worry about anyway, like the upcoming ceremony of adulthood.”

Accepting their answer, Sidana turns back to her soon-to-be soulmate. With a shift of his head, he motions for her to join him. Exiting the study, the two soldiers walk quietly down the hall and toward the main courtyard. They leave the castle and stand before the massive steps. Like an ancient Mayan temple, they lead down to the ground level of the courtyard, surrounded by the castle’s immense walls. It has taken hours to speak their report to Cyrus and Katero; the purple night moon is climbing into the sky. Looking down the steps, Sidana winces from the mere anticipation of the journey home. Manny glances toward her, seeing her pained expression.

“Hey...” He says softly, turning toward her. “Are you alright?”

“I’m just tired of walking.” She sighs.

“I’ll tell you what. If you can make it down these steps, I’ll carry you all of the way back to the barracks.”

“That’s quite a walk. Do you really think you can handle the task, captain?” She asks with a little smile.

“I wasn’t raised to lie, lieutenant.” He assures her.

With a nod of her head, Sidana holds his hand and the pair slowly traverse the steps. Reaching the last few steps the Akzazel slips. Swiftly extending an arm, the human quickly catches the py’sel girl, her ample bosom resting just over his forearm as he holds her up. Turning her head, a night breeze blows the long strands of her platinum blonde hair and the matching stripe of fur that lines her spine and the top of her tail. Brushing her hair aside, he strokes the smooth, light blue hide of her muzzle, staring deeply into her golden eyes. She closes her eyes, enjoying his touch. She tilts her head, putting pressure on his hand as if to silently demand more attention.

“I’m sorry I didn’t make it down.” She laments.

“That’s alright.” He says before giving her a tender kiss. “Hop on my back. You can ride me like a horse.”

“What’s a ‘horse’?”

“Right... Ride me like a genashin.” He corrects.

“Will you be on all fours?” She smirks.

“I have some dignity.” He chuckles.

Taking off his pack and slinging it over his chest, he climbs down to the ground and allows Sidana to mount him. With her knees at his waist, her hands on his shoulders and a chin over one hand, she makes herself comfortable. Manny rests his hands just below her upper legs and behind her knees, holding onto her tightly. The castle guards watch with a mixture of confusion and shock as the human man walks through the courtyard with the young and attractive half-breed girl on his back. Her tapering, raptor-like tail sways as he steps. Glancing at the other guards with her golden orbs, Sidana can’t help but notice that Manny is quite unconcerned by their stares.

“You really do love me, don’t you?”

“Do you need to ask?” He retorts.

“Females like confirmation.” She says.

“Yes, I really do love you. I’ve carried exactly one female on my back because her feet hurt, and I’ve asked exactly one female to marry me. I mean, pledge.”

“Oh. Well, I love you too, Manny.”

Giving his cheek a loving kiss, Sidana nuzzles the side of his face with her snout. She rests her chin atop her fingers as Manny carries her throughout the town. The few citizens that are out and about at this time of night all turn to look at the intriguing sight. True to his word, the former assassin and the newest addition from Earth carries her back to the barracks. As they enter the barrack’s courtyard, everyone is stunned and pleased to see them. Sidana and Manny have been gone for so long that many had assumed that both they and the missing juveniles were dead.

Quickly approaching their missing squad mates, they stop and briefly gawk as Sidana climbs off of Manny’s back and he removes the pack from his chest. Greeting the pair, they are eager to know of their adventures and what they’ve seen in the wilds since they’ve been gone. Few of this generation of soldier has been much further than their own town. Though they bombard the pair with questions, what many of them really want to know is why they suddenly act so much closer. Why is Sidana constantly on the verge of touching Manny? Why do they look so warmly at each other? Neither of them wishes to answer, simply stating that they’re tired and that they want to rest.

Taking it as an order, the other soldiers of their squad quickly depart. Soon the pair stands alone in the courtyard, with only the on-duty guards standing nearby to listen in. Returning to their quarters, Manny stands near the door of the shared barracks, glancing inside of the room that contains many beds. He doesn’t want to sleep there anymore; he’s grown used to having her near him. Sidana stops and watches him. She can see the melancholy on his face at the mere prospect. She doesn’t wish to sleep alone either; she wants Manny to be with her, but she also wants him to assert himself. As a female who is half Zelkona, she is naturally drawn to his masculine dominance, a trait that Zelkona men no longer have.

“What’s wrong?” She asks.

“I’m not looking forward to staying in there.” He answers.

“Why not?”

“I like company, but I’m also very selective.” He grins, glancing at her.

“What would you suggest?” She rests her clawed hands on her broad hips.

“Well, as your captain, I shouldn’t be leaving my lieutenant behind.” He says, stepping up to her.

Slipping an arm around her waist, he pulls her in. Sidana rests her hands on his upper arms, her large breasts pressing against his chest as Manny nuzzles her snout and kisses her cheek. She can feel his desire for her as if it were a physical force, like a wind blowing over her. Though he is quite forward as he hugs and kisses her, he is also tender and loving. It’s her perfect combination.

“Let’s bunk together.” He whispers into her ear.

“I’m so lucky to have such a loyal soldier.” She coos, resting a hand on the back of his neck.

“I’ll always be right here for you, Sidana.” He kisses her neck.

“If only my other soldiers were this loyal.” She teases him.

“If they were, I’d never let them touch you.”

“Really?”

“I love you, and I’m not sharing my pledge mate.” He growls.

Her heart races as he asserts himself in all of the right ways; she feels as though she truly belongs to him, and she loves it. She leans back and strokes his face with her fingertips, raking his pale skin gently with her platinum colored claws as she stares into his eyes. Kissing him passionately, her tail whips to and fro. Her heart pounds and her body grows warmer. She wonders if he can feel her trembling in his arms as she melts from his touch. Though stronger, faster, having several superior senses, and even a few inches taller, her heart belongs to the human standing before her; she is under his spell and would follow him anywhere, obeying his commands.

“Likewise, my love... I want you to know that I’m offering you far more than just my body. You have my heart; from now and long after we’re pledged, you have a partner in me and we’ll always be together. It will always be the two of us.” She says.

“You’re so sweet; I love you more than anything, babe. But... Do you always have to outdo me?” He smirks.

“Of course.” She winks before giving him a kiss. “I have to make sure that you remember your place as my husband.”

“I think you have that backwards.” He chuckles.

“Do I?” She asks innocently, nuzzling him.

“Yeah. Let me show you.”

The lovers walk toward Sidana’s private quarters, which sits unused since she’d left on their mission. Opening the door and stepping inside, Manny sets his pack down and removes his gear belt while Sidana does the same. She reaches out a hand and sets down her belt, gasping when Manny slips his arms around her frame. Standing behind her, she moves her tail to the side, coiling it around his waist as his arms pull at her midsection. He rubs the tip of his nose against the outer edge of her elf-like ear, the tip of which protrudes over her head. Sidana strokes his face with her hand and closes her eyes as he kisses her cheek, moving down toward her neck.

His hands slide up the cream-colored flesh of her belly and chest before landing atop her covered breasts, giving the D-cup globes a firm but careful squeeze. Sidana gasps again, feeling his lips upon her neck as he fondles her. Sliding his fingers beneath the lower portion of her top, he pulls her vishkachay fabric up and over her. The Akzazel’s breasts bounce freely as he releases them. Though she wants to turn around and show them to her lover, he holds her in place. After fondling her breasts and pinching her nipples, one of his hands slides downward. Slipping underneath her shorts, she trembles and groans as he feels her warm loins.

She can feel the endowed bulge within Manny’s pants as he presses his pelvis against her firm buttocks. Finally taking his hand away from her crotch, he undoes and pushes down her shorts, exposing her lower half to the open air. They can both smell her arousal in the small but private room. Sidana feels herself growing embarrassed. She doesn’t know why; they’ve already mated before, a taboo for unpledged adults. If she didn’t love him as much as she does, it never would have happened, but soon they will be pledged and this won’t be forbidden.

Slipping out of her boots, Sidana feels the cool stone floor on her blistering feet. Recalling how he cares for her health and comfort, it’s in stark contrast as he feels her body, touching her as though she’s already his; she loves it. Finally spinning her around, he grips a breast with one hand and strokes her muzzle with another. Kissing passionately, their tongues entwine. Her tail swishes so happily and freely that she accidentally knocks objects from her nightstand. She doesn’t care. Her hands clutch his pants, which she frantically tries to open. Dropping them to the ground, she pulls off his top, being careful not to scratch him with her razor-sharp claws.

He steps out of his footwear as the pair make-out. She strokes and grips his endowment as he moves his hand from her face. Brushing her platinum blonde hair, he caresses her shoulder and drags his hand down and over her light blue hide, with violet swirls that decorate her back and outer extremities. She moves a foot over, spreading her legs slightly. Holding his member and massaging his hot, engorged flesh, she presses herself against him, grinding his erect organ over her moist nether lips. Both Sidana and Manny moan and groan from the sensation as her genitalia oozes her natural lubricants over his flesh.

“Manny?” She whispers, nuzzling and kissing his face.

“Yeah?” He squeezes her breast and buttocks.

“I know that’s only a given name; what people called you before. Could I please know your birth name?”

Turning his head, he kisses her cheek and whispers into her ear. Pulling back, she smiles and looks silently at him for a moment before leaning in and planting an impassioned kiss upon his lips.

“Thank you.”

“You can call me whichever you prefer.” He says.

“I’m used to ‘Manny’.”

“So am I.” He grins.

Picking up where they left off, Sidana groans softly as they grind their genitals together, her large breasts pressed against his bare chest. Both are more than ready to progress to the next level. Manny pushes her forcefully but carefully toward her bed. She opens her eyes, ready to lie herself down for her lover, but suddenly notices something. The door is still open! In their haste, they both forgot to close it. In the distance, two pairs of legs stand atop the barrack’s perimeter wall which surrounds the courtyard. With her superior vision, she can see that the distant feet point toward them; though whoever is standing guard can’t actively see them, they can certainly see their naked lower halves and clothes bunched together on the floor.

Tapping his shoulder as he kisses her neck and cheek, she gains Manny’s attention. Turning toward her, she points at the door, an amused grin on her face. Glancing over his shoulder, he sees the open doorway, his eyes wide with surprise.

“Oops!”

“Yeah.” She giggles.

“I’ll be right back.”

Manny pulls away and walks toward the door with his equipment in full view. Sidana giggles as he stumbles, tripping over his little pile of clothing. She sits down atop the bed as he closes and locks the door, lying back and resting a hand over one breast and the other on her belly.

“There! Much better!” He exclaims as he turns around.

“Not yet.” She coos.

He finds himself staring at his lover, her legs closed. As if for effect, she opens them slowly. Spreading them wide, she reveals herself to him as she lay on her back, her tail running between her legs, curving half-way down; the lower portion hangs over the side of the bed. He quickly climbs atop the bed and over her, careful not to kneel on her tail. Sidana pulls her legs closer, locking him in so that he cannot pull away even if he wanted to. Leaving over, Manny kisses her passionately as he poises himself to enter Sidana’s loins, holding his member by the base with one hand and himself with the other.

“Now it’s much better.” She coos, resting her hands on his sides.

The pair share yet another long and loving kiss. Sidana suddenly gasps, her hands gripping tightly to his sides as he begins his work, driving his stiff organ deeply into her eager vagina.

“Damn...” A Ketlan guard murmurs.

“Well, we couldn’t see anything anyway.” The second sighs.

“We should probably patrol now. Earn our pay for once.” The first guard chuckles, his tail swaying as he walks away.