WVKWnovel Book 7: Chapter 7
Book 7: Chapter 7
Book 7: Chapter 7
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The warm air blew over the lake as Hannah and Breanne walked hand in hand down the shore, with Webster trailing behind. To their left, Gisley and Umtha were building a sandcastle, with Umtha using her elemental powers to shape the sand. Judging by how they were arguing, it wasn't going well, as Gisley wanted a fairy castle, and Umtha only knew how to build fortresses.
Now, girls, play nice, Hannah warned as they passed.
Yes, mother, both women responded with a smile and returned to piling up sand.
Hannah resumed her walk, her tail mingling with Breanne's as a shrill scream filled the air. They watched as a girl hurtled over the lake before crashing into the water with a splash.
What is wrong with people, Hannah laughed. Doesnt anybody know the water is for quiet floating and soothing spider massages?
They like the thrill of being thrown into the water, Breanne said as another girl tumbled through the sky and crashed in.
Hannah looked ahead to see over a dozen beauties gathered around Frank, who towered over them in his ghoul form. He took a girl in his massive hands and leaned back before hurling her forward. He easily tossed her over the water with great strength, the woman screaming as she flailed before splashing into the crystal liquid almost forty feet from shore.
Tell me again how this boy thought he was going to avoid the ladies? Hannah laughed as the next girl stepped in to be thrown.
Hes certainly become popular with the harem, Breanne agreed. You would swear he was gifted at entertaining women.
Excuse me, coming through, came a familiar voice as Jaina rushed by, heading for the water.
Well, hello to you too, Hannah called as Jaina reached the edge.
Sorry, no time to talk, Jaina replied with a smirk. There are harem girls in the water.
Oh, no, what are you planning to do? Hannah asked as Jaina waded out. She watched as Jaina began to sing the theme song from the movie Jaws, her body melting and stretching as she sank beneath the water. A single large fin broke the surface as she swam for the splashing women.
Some of us have a twisted sense of humor, Breanne noted.
I call these people my lovers? Hannah asked as she gestured to the water as a chorus of screams echoed across the lake.
We have very unusual tastes, Breanne replied as a dozen women swam for their lives while Jaina broke the surface laughing.
What is that girl doing? Rajeen said as she joined them, her soft white fur blowing in the breeze. If she keeps scaring my girls, I will give her a punishment even she wont enjoy.
Hannah didn't even want to know what that might be and walked on with her wife and spider. They arrived at a little beachside hut where six girls stood at a bar talking. Hannah collected a blue glitter bomb and Breanne a tropical punch before heading to where Frank stood with his gaggle of women.
Hello, husband, Hannah said as she put a hand on his back. How are you and your harem?
Oh, hey, he replied, looking down at her, his horrible mouth somehow smiling. Do you want a toss?
Hannah held her glitter bomb out and shook it to show she was not about to spill her drink.
She motioned him to bend lower and kissed his cheek before telling him she expected some attention later. He promised she could have all she wanted, then took up the next woman in a powerful hand like she was just a toy. With a quick snap, she was sailing through the air, splashing into the water with a crash.
I like this place, Breanne said as they moved down the beach, sipping their drinks. Hannah looked around and agreed it was a lovely location. It was an alpine lake nestled in the mountains behind Roric's camp with no land route to reach it. They used a magic door in the harem chambers of the Jade Temple to gain access, making it a secluded playground for the harem. It was only about a quarter of the size of the lake near her city, but it had a huge sandy shore with dunes and beach grass. Evalynn had added some buildings to act as bars, playrooms, and storage, so the girls had all they needed when they came to play. Magic kept the lake air warm, and the waves gently lapped at the shore. There was even a magical hint of salt in the air as if they were standing on the shores of an ocean.
Now, they were enjoying a well-earned day off, playing in the sun as one huge family. The entire harem and all its masters were here, sunning and swimming the day away.
Hey, came a happy voice as a tiny creature flew up. You two look beautiful today.
Hannah smiled at the little dragon known as Zillix, who had become a master of the harem.
Good morning to you, Hannah said and lifted her hand to blow him a kiss. She used a succubus power that caused a pair of lips to fly from her hand, leaving a trail of hearts. It smacked the tiny dragon and bestowed a slight blessing as he flew in tight loops.
Have you seen Gisley? he asked. She asked me to play with her.
Oh, yeah, Hannah said as she turned to point. Shes on the far side building a big sand castle.
Thank you, he said with a dip of his long neck. I hope we can spend some time together soon.
I would like that, Hannah called as he fluttered off.
She wants him to play with her? Breanne asked as the tiny pseudo-dragon crossed the beach.
Who knows when it comes to Gisley, Hannah said with a shrug before sipping her drink. Lets go find a raft and settle in.
I would like that, Breanne said, holding up her book. I finally got it dried. I am finishing this story if it kills me.
So where did you leave off? Hannah asked as she recalled the story about the man and his dragon wife.
Well, he and the dragon both admitted to loving the priestess of Ulustrah, Breanne said as they walked on. But he didn't think she would respond to his advances, so he has allowed the dragon to court her.
Why wouldnt she respond to his advances? Hannah asked.
I think she's a lesbian, Breanne replied. The story hasn't outright stated it, but we did meet a woman who was an ex-lover earlier in the story.
So the lesbian wants the dragon but not the man? Hannah pressed.
See, thats where I am confused, Breanne replied. It seems like she respects the man and even has some attraction, but its the dragon's innocence that has her captivated.
Well, I hope you get your answer, Hannah laughed as they reached a section of the beach where a dozen reed rafts sat on the shore.
Are you two going to drift again today? came a musical voice as they turned to see Chandice walking up with Roric on her arm.
Oh, hello, Hannah said as she walked up and wrapped Chandice in a hug. Breanne went to Roric, and the four kissed before switching partners to share another.
And yes, Hannah said as she held up her drink. I am going to float, sip, and have a full-body spider massage. She accentuated her point by using her tail to sweep up Webster and hold him aloft.
It sounds wonderful, Chandice said. I might have to try that massage soon.
Webster chirped in his bird-like way, and Hannah translated, saying he was happy to do it.
The couples parted, and Hannah picked out her raft, setting sail on the lake with Breanne at her side, their tails intertwined to keep them together.
Now, this is heaven, Hannah said as she set her drink in the little tray and lay on her stomach so Webster could begin tapping. He went to work, climbing up and down her tattooed back and tapping his furry legs along her spine. She let out a contented sigh as her raft gently rocked on the waves, soothing her like a baby.
So, were you busy at the temple? Breanne asked as she folded open her book.
No, Hannah replied. Just the one if you dont count Frank, but I had a visit with the druid.
What did he want? Breanne asked as her finger began to trace the page.
The same thing he always wants, Hannah replied. But something strange happened. I was in his grove and entered a dark section of trees. As soon as I stepped into the shadows, the day became night, and the sky was filled with stars.
That is strange, Breanne agreed.
Do you think he can control the time of day in his grove? Hannah asked.
Its a magical place of his own creation, Breanne replied with a shrug. I wouldn't be surprised if he could control the time of day, the weather, the seasons.
Hannah agreed that was more than likely, then continued her story. She went to find Chandice, and the two entered the grove together. Chandice used her detection magic to study the strange way the grove kept abducting her. According to the druid, the grove was part of the forest but not anchored to any one place. Its entrance moved and shifted, being a tunnel in a cliff or a pair of trees or appearing as a thick mist. Hannah was fascinated by how this magic worked and where the grove actually was because it reminded her of one of Hahtlisora's legends. Supposedly, Hathlisora could open doors to other worlds, particularly Abbadon, the prison world. Hannah was curious to know how she did it and, more importantly, why. Chandice got her readings but, ultimately, had to admit she didn't know what to make of them.
So you didnt learn anything? Breanne asked.
Well, I wouldn't say I didn't learn anything, Hannah replied. We learned that it takes three kinds of magic to produce the effect. Displacement, disjunction, and translocation, Hannah said.
Disjunction is the type of magic I used to shift to the ethereal plain, Breanne said.
Oh, she's pretty, Hannah agreed when they saw the dark-haired beauty with soft golden stripes on her skin and cat ears on her head. She had a short yellow tail, but her body was hairless, and her eyes were like a cat's.
Her name is Felicity, Breanne replied. Shes the human version of what Blackbast is.
Well, her name isnt all that creative, but shes still pretty, Hannah replied with a smirk as they arrived and set Webster down.
Hey, here they are, Jaina said with a big smile. Did you enjoy your little nap on the lake?.
I am glad you didnt decide to pull a jaws attack on us, Hannah commented.
Oh, you three looked so at peace I didnt dare disturb you, Jaina said.
Ahem, Chandice cut in as she cleared her throat. Now tell them how I threatened to give you to Zillix as his chastity bride if you did.
There was that, too, Jaina added.
Uh huh, Hannah replied as she looked for a place to sit. Chandice tapped the ground before Roric, so she smiled and sat between his legs to lean into his chest. His arm came around as he leaned into her and rested his head on hers. Breanne sat with Jaina, and the group went on to discuss the forest expansion beyond the mountains.
Oh, so you are going through with that? Hannah asked.
Gwen already cleared the pass for us, Roric said. She made it over a mile wide and continued a stream that used to end at the cliffs, to flow across it. We intend to take the road that turns at Chandices magic shop and continue it through the pass.
Evalynn has already expanded down the pass and started to lay out the forest beyond, Chandice explained. We were actually thinking of asking Umtha if the goblins wanted to settle the mountain areas beyond her stronghold.
She probably does, Hannah admitted. But then she built a lot underground.
We will ask her, Frank agreed as he stroked his kitty, who purred in his lap.
I see I have been replaced by one of my own girls, Rajeen said as she arrived with Blackbast carrying drinks. She began to hand them out to the boys and Chandice when Hannah remembered she was thirsty.
Oh, I want a glitter bomb, Hannah said and went to get up, but Blackbast insisted she would get it. Rajeen took a seat next to Frank as her harem girl smiled and clung to him. Blackbast returned a minute later with a drink for Hannah and Breanne, then settled into Rajeen to join the conversation. Across the beach, a bonfire was lit, and a table was brought out as girls began to prepare food. Some took up instruments to play a song, and soft music began to fill the air.
Why did I ever want to leave this place? Hannah laughed as Roric rubbed her shoulder.
It sounds to me like you didnt realize what it had to offer, Roric replied.
Frank tried to tell me over and over, but I just wouldn't listen, Hannah sighed. I was determined to be miserable here as if that would encourage the visitors to let me go.
If I had come in the way you had, I would feel the same way, Jaina said. I know they try to compensate with the whole chosen thing, but that takes time to appreciate. If you didnt want to be here in the first place, you're not likely to sit down and try to understand it.
I didnt, Hannah agreed as she sipped her drink.
Well, I think that was for the best, Breanne said. It gave Frank a chance to take you by the hand and show you the wonders of the world. Those early steps were vital to help you two form your relationship. And, of course, we watched how wonderful he was with you and realized how amazing he was.
Aw, it all happened for the best, Jaina cooed.
I suppose it did, Hannah said as she smiled at her husband. And now look at how amazing our life is.
Why do you keep looking at me like I had anything to do with it? Frank asked as every person turned to look at him.
How many times do we have to explain this? Breanne laughed.
I think he knows. He just doesnt like to admit it, Hannah added.
Even I can say that we would not be here without you, Rajeen said as she looked at Frank. We built our own lives, but you laid the foundation that turned us all into a family.
Hannah did all that, Frank insisted.
Oh, so I was the one who rescued Breanne, Quinny, Legeis, and Umtha when they attacked the tower? Heather asked. And I was the one who recovered myself when I woke up from my respawn? Or maybe I was the one who charged headlong into every danger to keep us safe?
Or went on that ridiculous quest to get a pizza to find me, Breanne added.
How about leading a goblin army to rescue me from Moon? Hannah asked. Or the fact that I wouldnt even be a princess if you hadnt kept me going. This kingdom, the Lovewood, the Jade Harem, none of it would have happened.
Alright, so I did a couple of things, he agreed.
We may as well stop, Blackbast laughed. We will be here all night if we try to list just things he did while I was with them.
Frank, we are just trying to say thank you, Roric said. Thank you for making all this possible.
Youre welcome, Frank replied as he scratched his head in embarrassment.
So what are we cooking? Chandice asked as she noticed girls hanging racks near the fire.
Sausages, I believe, Rajeen said. They are going to make sandwiches out of them. They have a number of side dishes to mimic things from our world.
I cant wait, Hannah sighed and sipped her drink before looking up at Roric. So, did Chandice tell you about our adventure?
She did, Roric replied, switching to using his claws to gently scratch her back. I still don't understand what you were trying to prove.
I told you, she was just curious how it worked, Chandice said.
I missed this, Blackbast interjected. What was she trying to learn?
Hannah explained it herself, laying out she was curious how the druid's magic worked. She and Chandice located the grove and ran some tests to see what kind of magic it was. It was all pretty harmless, but Hannah admitted recognizing some of the symbols.
I have no idea where I have seen them, though, Hannah said. Probably in one of the books I am now forbidden to read.
Then they can stay there, Frank said as Hannah stuck her tongue out at him.
I have to agree with your husband, Roric said. Better to leave that alone.
The men are ganging up on me, Hannah protested as she looked at Chandice. You need to back me up.
Oh, I have no desire to go down in flames with you, Chandice laughed.
Well, flames or not, it all turned out to be pretty harmless, Hannah added.
Oh, something smells good, Rajeen said as the scent of cooking meats wafted across their little cluster.
That does smell good, Jaina said as she looked at the fire. I can't wait to try it.
They sat and talked as a group, with Evalynn joining to sit with Breanne and steal kisses. The sun moved, darkening the sky as other fires were lit and girls began to dance around them. Hannah and Jaina ended up together, sitting side by side as they ate and watched the girls dance.
This sausage is amazing, Hannah said as she ate a perfectly baked roll, split and stacked with sausage, peppers, onions, cheese, and a sauce that was just perfect.
Did you try that salad? Jaina asked. I swear they made it with whipped cream, and it was delicious.
I was too busy eating onion rings, Hannah laughed. They made the perfect honey and mustard dip. The two smiled as they set their food aside and gazed at one another lovingly.
So, are you happy you chose this life? Jaina asked as they lay back and held hands.
I am, Hannah admitted. But it takes some getting used to. Its hard to undo all the years of programming from our world.
It takes time, Jaina agreed. But you seem to be adapting fine.
How could I not? Hannah laughed. I am surrounded by this everywhere I go. But I am grateful I am. I never want this life to end.
I'm glad, Jaina said before leaning in for a kiss. Because I love you. They came together as the music increased, and Gisley took the sky on her wings. She fluttered over the water and danced in the moonlight as silver glitter drifted in gentle currents. Girls settled in to hold somebody close as the fires burned and the day came to a close. Frank joined them, and together, they pointed to the stars, wondering if they were other worlds or just decoration.
It was another wonderful day in a wonderful life as Gisley sang them to sleep and ensured they all had pleasant dreams.