Sic rolled his eyes and looked at me. “Really?”
“What happensss when a female basssilisssk getssss sssick?” Emot asked, and I had to think back to school when we were learning reproduction.
“Oh… OHHHH. Yep, good call, man. Good call.” I felt like an idiot for about half a second until Zugo spoke up.
“What happens when a female basilisk gets sick?” He looked at me and then the other two.
I didn’t care if it was childish, but I stuck two fingers in my ears and said as loud as I could. “La, la, la, not listening.”
Emot looked at me. “Ssshe isss technically your wife, and I doubt ssshe isss going to be healthy all the time.” I pulled my fingers out of my ears and shuddered as Sic began to speak.
“When a female basilisk gets sick, their bodies expel all of the male fluids they have stored for reproduction.” Well, at least he put it scientifically, I would’ve just said all the jizz comes out.
“Huh, females store what?” Zugo’s confusion was almost funny if it had been real. We tended to forget that he had been locked up at a young age and was barely older than Maisie.
“What do you know about reproduction?” Sic asked, and I put my head in my hands.
I was about to leave when a maid entered carrying fresh sheets. “Saved by the maid,” Sic glared at my words, as she hurried through and closed the doors.
“You should be more understanding. he was in a prison. The least you can do is have the decency to help if he has questions,” Sic spoke to me, before turning back to Zugo.
“I know the basics of what goes where, thanks to my uncle and the whores he kept,” Zugo said in response to Sic’s earlier question.
“Females store sperm for reproductive purposes, and it can remain alive for up to five years. When a female gets sick or when she is about to clutch, lay eggs, her body expels any unused male fluids. During laying, this is when the egg get’s fertilized, as it slides through the semen a sperm will enter the egg, then the egg is laid. In about sixty days babies hatch. In the case of illness, it is to prevent contamination of unfertilized eggs that are about to be laid. Although Maisie better not have any of those.” He paused to glare at Emot. “It is a normal function. During egg laying it also helps lubricate the eggs, so the female doesn’t get egg bound.”
Zugo looked even more confused than before and I sighed. “The jizz comes out to lube things up for eggs while the litter swimmers fight to get in,” I said, and his face cleared.
“Why didn’t you just say that?” Zugo looked at me and smiled.
Sic pinched the bridge of his nose with his fingers as Viper came out of the room. “The bedding has been changed, and she’s all cleaned up. Emot, we can get her settled back in bed and then you can all come in.”
Emot rose and followed Viper into the other room as the maid slipped out, taking the old sheets with her. Once she left, I couldn’t help but laugh, “Talk about a wet spot.”
“Gods, give me patience, Kai if you say one more asinine thing, I’m throwing you out for the night,” Sic gritted his teeth as he spoke, and I couldn’t help myself.
“Oh, cum now Sic, you love cream pies,” I emphasized the word cum, so he grasped my meaning. “Cum for fun, stay for pie.”
Zugo joined in as Sic marched towards me. “I didn’t see that cumming.”
I stood up and walked around the couch, putting some space in between Sic and me. “I think the time has cum for me to leave.”
Zugo snorted as Sic began to chase me around the room. “Cum on man, sperm jokes are nut funny.”
Sic growled at me and I ran faster. “But they just cum naturally to me.”
Viper opened the door to see Sic chasing me around the room and gaped. “What is going on in here?”
“Ahh, the time has cum,” I said, ducking as Sic threw a book from the table at me.
“Is she cumming around?” Zugo asked, and Sic stopped in front of Viper.
“These two are not allowed in the room. I’m gonna kill them.” She hid her smile but nodded.
“I’m so glad I learned to masturbate… it’s really going to cum in handy,” I shot at his back, and he threw his hands up in the air, as Viper busted out laughing. She jerked her head towards the room, and we walked towards the door.
“Try to not be childish in there,” She said, as I walked by.
“Cum on, you thought it was funny.” I earned a slap upside the head while Zugo laughed.
I watched Viper slap Kai upside the head, and I arched a brow at them as they walked closer. Sic looked annoyed and Emot sat on the side of the bed and whispered to me, “If I know Kai, he was deliberately annoying Sic, just because.” He slid closer to me and plumped my pillows. My vision was still slightly blurry, but I could at least tell who was who.
Sic sat next to Emot, while Zugo and Kai took the other side of the bed. “How are you feeling, sugar?” Kai asked, as he leaned against my pillows. His head was next to me as he smiled innocently up at me.
“Why do I suspect that innocent smile is totally false, and I’m fine now, or will be.” I looked at Kai and fluffed his hair a bit.
“I’m so sorry, Maisie, I didn’t mean to get you sick.” Zugo twisted his hands together in the comforter, looking younger than he had on the ship.
“I’m okay, really, and Viper said it’s better to get it now than later.” I didn’t mention that she said it was better now than when my own kids caught it. That was still a bit away, in the future. I was just starting to get used to them, and kids was a huge step in my mind.
Cobra seemed to sense when my mood changed and became a mother hen once more. “Ok, Maisie needs sleep, and Zugo, so do you. Bed, now, all of you.” She gave Emot and Kai a look that said no arguing, and they all stood.
“Good night, sugar.” Kai pressed a kiss to my lips and then walked off, followed by Emot doing the same.
“Sweet dreams, Maisie,” Zugo said shyly, and closed his door leaving me alone with Sic, Cobra, and Viper.
“I will stay in the sitting room. in case you need anything, all you need to do is call out,” Cobra said before looking at Sic. “Do not keep her up too long.” Viper and Cobra walked out, closing the double doors as they went.
Sic slid up the bed further and grabbed my hand. “I really am sorry about earlier. I shouldn’t have flown off the handle like that.” He paused and pulled the covers up higher around me. “We’ve watched over you for so long, the idea that you might not want us, never crossed my mind. I should have realized that you didn’t know us the way we knew you, and it’s unfair of me to expect you to love us instantly.” He turned to face the side doors while leaning his elbows on his knees.
“It isn’t you, Sic. this whole situation is new, and I wanted to fight it, but I realized I can’t.” I slid out of the covers and put my hand on his arm drawing his attention to me. “I like you, all of you, I just didn’t want a piece of paper, I had nothing to do with, to dictate my life. I still don’t. It’s not fair to the four of you or me.” His face fell at my words, before I continued, “But I’m willing to ignore the paper and just get to know you and see where things go.” His head lifted and his eyes locked on mine, I could see the hope under everything.
“I’m good with that, to just let things run their course however they will. You really should get some sleep, hopefully, you will feel better in a few days and we can talk more then.” He rose and began to walk towards his own room.
“Sic, can I ask you something?” I paused as he turned back towards me and smiled.
“Anything. If it is in my power to give, I will,” He said, and I felt a small grain of hope spark to life in my chest.
“Would you be willing to go see if my mother is alive?” I asked softly, hastily adding, “I’ll stay here if that makes you feel better, I just need to know what happened.”
He nodded once. “Yes, I can go check, but what if she isn’t alive?”
“I guess, then I’ll have my answer either way. I
just need to know,” I said, picking at the sheet on my legs. “Good night, Sic.”
“Good night, honey.” He walked to his room and slowly closed the door, leaving me alone.
The main door opened, and Viper flipped the light switch, leaving me in darkness. “Good night, Your Majesty. Sweet dreams.”
“Good night Yixe, night Yoxe,” I said to her back, and she sighed. Laying down, I thought I heard her mumble something about killing the old coots, then the darkness lulled me to sleep.
Two Days Later
The rash was finally starting to fade from my skin, and after two days in bed, I had so much energy I wanted to run. Zugo was better, as well, so we had planned on getting him fully settled. Sic gave him a tour of the grounds and castle, except the next floor which even I hadn’t been to. Emot showed him around the kitchens and his herb and vegetable gardens. Kai guided him around the outer walls and the main courtyard where the barracks were located, and the guards practiced.
He asked tons of question, some I hadn’t even cared to know the answers to, and we got to walk in the sun. We introduced Zugo to Yaga and Ahxezo, and they welcomed him just as warmly as they had me. They also inquired after my health and I assured them that I was doing much better. After lunch, I left the others and went to search out Cobra and Viper. They had set up their cabin in an open field near the Nymph lake.
I knocked on the door and Cobra opened it with a smile. “It is nice to see you back up and about, Maisie.”
“I wanted to thank you for everything, helping Zugo and me. Not just through our illness, but through everything.” She waved me in and closed the door behind me. I noticed their table was covered with hundreds of tiny houses. “What is all this?” Viper was organizing them into groups as she looked up at me.
“Oh, you know, just preparing in case they are needed,” Viper said nonchalantly, waving my question away.
“Would you like some tea?” Cobra asked, and I cringed slightly.
“As long as it isn’t that nasty stuff, then yes.” Cobra laughed and began to gather stuff together.
“I have Leatherleaf tea. It has an apple flavor. How does that sound?” Cobra pulled a box off the shelf and prepped a few cups with different teas.
“None for me, thanks,” Viper said, and Cobra put the third cup away.
She added hot water to both cups and then handed me one. I looked at the tiny leaves floating on top and shrugged, before taking a sip. The flavor was, indeed, apple in nature but there was a tart undertone that I couldn’t place. I sat at the table and looked over the tiny houses with interest. “Do they all have furniture in them?” I asked, as I notice a tiny table in one.
“Yes, they do, and if we need them, we can make them full sized in a matter of seconds, so, don’t rattle them around.” Viper moved them out of my reach and began placing them in boxes.
“They are cute. Why are you making them?” Cobra and Viper exchanged a look then Cobra nodded.
“Well, to be honest, Cobra had a vision, and we are preparing just in case it was true. No need to worry just yet,” Viper explained, as I drank the tea.
“Ok, well, I just wanted to thank both of you again for all your help.” I finished off the tea and rose. “I’ll let you get back to your tiny houses. Let me know if you need anything.” Cobra walked me to the door picking my cup up along the way.
“Thank you, Maisie, for letting us stay here.” She looked into the cup and smiled softly. “Enjoy your afternoon.” I waved as I walked back up to the castle. Zugo was standing outside the gates when I arrived.
“It’s amazing, isn’t it,” He said, as I turned to stand next to him.
“The view, or being free?” I asked, and gazed out at the open grounds at the base of the mountain. The open land in the central part of Lasina was beautiful. Flowers dotted the grass and I began to see tiny lights flickering at the edge of the woods.
“I think both, to be honest. this view is breathtaking, all the more so because I’m free,” Zugo said, as he reached out to touch my hand. We stood there holding hands for a moment, both of us just watching the world.
“Do you know what those are?” I asked, as I pointed to the flickering lights.
“I think they are the wood Sprites. At least from what I remember of my childhood. We used to go sit with them when I was young, my mother would talk with them.” He turned and looked at me as he spoke. The silence not awkward but the air was charged. “You really are beautiful, Maisie.”
I felt myself blush, and smiled at his compliment, not really knowing how to respond. “May I…” he stalled, and shook his head.
“What? You can ask me anything.” I tried to get him to say what he wanted to.
“May I kiss you?” I chuckled softly at his polite request and yet, it was sweet. He was the first person to ever ask me for a kiss.
I turned towards him and rose onto my tip toes. “Anytime you want,” I whispered, and pressed my lips gently to his. This was a first for him, so I didn’t go too fast or try to deepen it, just let him lead. His arms wrapped around me tightly, our fingers on one hand still locked together. When he stepped back, I sighed, and his eyes were glazed slightly.
“Thank you,” he whispered, and then dropped my hand. “I should go, I told Sic I would help him get ready to go check on your mother.” I watched as he turned and rushed back into the castle. My heart stuttered in my chest and I knew his sweetness would be my undoing.
I turned to walk back into the castle after Zugo, just as a tingle traveled up my spine, My body suddenly on fire for more contact. Kai saw me as I walked across the yard and I veered in his direction. Grabbing his hand, I pulled him along with me. He followed willingly until we got just inside the doorway then pulled me to a stop. “What’s wrong?”
I honestly didn’t know but I needed him, and immediately. “Where can we go? Some place private.” He seemed to understand my request and picked me up making me squeak in shock. His footsteps were fast as he headed down a hallway, I hadn’t paid attention to. Swinging a small door open, he placed my feet on the floor, in what looked like a small office.
“Is this private enough?” He asked, but I didn’t answer, just grabbed his head and pulled him down for a kiss.
The small spark turned into an inferno and I began tugging at the button of his pants. He seemed to get the gist of what was happening and pulled his shirt off over his head before working mine off as well, our lips only breaking apart as he removed the fabrics. “Maisie, slow down, what’s going on?” I got his pants unzipped and pushed them down his hips. his cocks sprung free as I dropped to my knees.
My answer was to wrap both hands around his cocks and lick both heads at once. “Fuck, Maisie.” His hand tangled in my hair as I began to suck first one cock then the other, going back and forth. “Sugar, stop.” I pulled his cock free and looked up his body, his blue eyes looked stormy with need.
“One,” I said as I stood, and I watched his cocks shift into one then pulled my own pants off my hips. The sound of them hitting the floor snapped Kai into action and he picked me up as he kicked his own pants free. The blunt head of his cock rubbed my aching clit as he held me positioned over him.
He bit his lip and growled, “Say it, I can’t until you say it.”
“Fuck me, Kai,” I whispered, as I pulled his lips to mine and he slid me down his length. He hissed as I cried out in pleasure and then began lifting me up and down his shaft. He slowly backed up until he was able to sit on the edge of the table, then pulled my legs astride his hips and let me take over.
Riding his cock sent spikes of pleasure over my skin, his hands on my ass helped me rise and fall. “Gods, you look so sexy,” He said as he captured my nipple in his teeth and hissed, “You’re so tight.” He leaned back pulling me down with him the table creaking as he began to thrust up into me.
“Kai, I need more,” I begged, and he sat back up slightly and pulled me up off his cock. I almost cried at the loss until he flipped me over and
then slid me back down facing away from him. The change in angle sent me higher as his finger circled my clit fast and hard. My orgasm raced along my veins and I screamed out as he pumped his hips faster.
As I came back down, Kai stood and turned so I was bent over the table. “Hold on tight,” He said, as my feet slowly lowered to the floor. Griping on to the far side of the table tightly, Kai lifted my hips slightly and began to slam into me. Each thrust hard and fast, the more he gave me, the more I craved.
My cries grew louder with each thrust until the pleasure became overwhelming and I screamed as I flooded his cock and my thighs. I felt my pussy clamp down around his cock as he was held deep, his own roar of completion mixing with mine. My breath fogged the tabletop as I tried to slow my breathing, his hard cock still buried to the base.
I felt my body relax around him and he slid out slowly, helping me to stand. He spun me around and kissed me gently before picking me up once more. His hard cock was pressed between us and I realized he had only cum once. “I love when you cum on my cock,” He whispered, as he walked me towards a couch I hadn’t noticed before.
He laid me down on the soft cushions before covering my body with his. “Want more?” His question was soft and hopeful. I reached between our bodies and positioned him at my entrance, and he slid slowly in.
He didn’t rush this time but drew out each movement for an eternity. “I love you, Maisie. I have for a very long time.” I felt my heart ache with his words, but he didn’t give me a chance to respond. Capturing my lips, he made love to my body and my mouth. The beauty of it, coming from Kai of all people, had tears gathering in my eyes. I could see Emot and Sic both making love, but Kai was unexpectedly tender.
My basilisk hissed her own pleasure but stayed buried, knowing instinctively I wasn’t ready for a second mate. I could feel his weight pushing me into the cushions below us, but it was anything but uncomfortable. His arms were by my head as he stroked my hair and I felt a tear slip out. He lifted up and gazed at me. “Please don’t cry, sugar.” His thumb rubbed my tear away and I realized more were falling.
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