The Tale of the Ugly Troll (cont. Part II)

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Jena leaned forward, wrapped her arms around Aeriah, and gently slid her fingers tenderly over the small of Aeriah's back.

"Aeriah, my dear, handsome prince. My love is not earned: nor is it bargained for, or traded for, or a reward. My love is a package containing my compassion, loyalty, honesty, faithfulness, forgiveness, and sincerity....just to name of few of my love's qualities."

Jena leaned back now and allowed her gaze to meet Aeriah's.

"I'm from a world that's so different from all that you are...yet...I cannot help but wonder how the two of us have already come so far in the light of merely a few hours. It baffles me. It is, of course, human nature to want to rush into things...whether is be love, war, or anything else at all...but I believe there is somthing different, something more...something heartfelt that remains deep inside my being. My love is a gift to you, with absolutely no conditions, and it cannot be refused, because this gift I give freely, and it is without substitutions, exchanges, or refunds: and if you are able to return this love, then we, like the many lovers before us, would be able to share our hearts, our souls, our minds, and our b..."

Pausing briefly, Jena lowered her face momentarily.

"You must forgive my need for modesty earlier, Aeriah. You see, I was unsure if you had ever encountered an unclothed human female before. We have parts that tend to be a little...well...fuller, rounder, curvier and...well....hairier....than the females of your race. But I...suppose..I wouldn't have minded if you saw me...changing..earlier."

Jena turned her head slightly to avoid the blush that began settling in her cheeks, but the more she fought it the more her face became a rosie pastel, making her even more beautiful than ever. Aeriah did not fail to notice this.

OOC: edited for some grammer

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[Calaethis Dragonsbane]

OOC: LOL @ refund for love - "I'll just be taking that back to the store - that's $200 please..."
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Startled by her admission, yet, somehow, not surprised, Aeriah just nodded slowly, and then a small smile broke over his face, "If I have," he answered slowly, in regards to having seen a human unclothed, "I can't say I remember it..."

With a smile that lit his face up, Aeriah leant forward and gently touched her cheek, his two forefingers light and soft, "You have a beauty of your own, dear Jena." he whispered, "You need not be elven in order to be beautiful." Pausing he added, "A dragon is beautiful, a sunset is beautiful, a nymph is beautiful and so is a dryad - so are all living beings, in their own right. Even an orc or a troll can be beautiful..."

Then the elf bowed low before her, his forehead almost touching the floor from where he sat, "I cannot deny your gift, even if I wished it... not that I do." he finished the last with a sly smile, "As for your changing... if you wish privacy, I understand. You've seen nude elves before, haven't you?" Raising an eyebrow, he asked, "There is something I would ask, though... have you been with a male before?" His question was direct, and he was looking her straight in the eye. "I cannot say for myself if I have been with anyone, but... you can." Smiling to take the edge off his words, so she wouldn't be stung, Aeriah finished, "Not that I mind whatever the answer is - so do not be afraid of that, merely, I'm curious..."

Jena did not fail to notice that Aeriah had not said if he would return her love in kind or not, but he seemed somewhat happier on the matter, though he was still almost nervous, or at the very least, confused. After he asked his questions, regardless of her answer, he'd pull her into a tight embrace, hold her gently and then release her, allowing her to answer.

[Calaethis Dragonsbane]

Fai & Drusalia
As the pair turned to flee over the ice, the dire wildboar let out a snarl of fury, and mist snorted from its nostrils in a heavy cloud surrounding both it, and the elf and half nymph. So thick was the fog that the two couldn't see and if they chose to run, there was a high chance they'd trip up over something. Although the beast had not hurt them yet, it seemed unwilling to let them go just like that. Perhaps, it demanded a tribute for invading its lands, or perhaps, it wished converation or some other thing that the two had not yet comprehended. Both sensed that if the boar wished them dead, they would already be lying dead on the forest floor. That it had innate magical abilities only added to the sense of power radiating from the boar.

[GameGurl25]

OOC: lol..hey...if someone's not satisfied...

Jena smiled warmly. "Yes, Aeriah, I've seen...nude elves before....not on purpose, mind you. The elves back home, both male and female, saw their nuditiy as a graceful, delicate form of art, and they were not afraid to show it."

Allowing herself to make eye contact with Aeriah, Jena smiled. "As for your other question...the answer is no. I just have never....well...been in love." Chuckling, Jena continued "...and, though some wood elves might disagree....I do not believe in...how shall I say...showing affection of any kind to a member of the other sex without a deep, loving passion. I believe it goes deeper than physical attractiveness or...as humans say....lust, and though tempted many times, by humans and elves, I never acted on impulse....at least not to that extent."

Jena gazed gently at Aeriah, satisfied with her answer.

ooc: edit for typing too fast

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[Calaethis Dragonsbane]

OOC: If they're not satisifed, then sucks to them
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Aeriah was more then satisified, and demonstrated by kissing her softly on the lips, wrapping his arms tightly around her and whispering, "Then I guess this is a new thing for both of us... since I can't remember if I am, or have been or not... " Sighing, he shook his head, "I would return your feelings, really I would, even now... but... what if I harm another? I mean, if I am already dedicated to someone without knowing it and..." Turning away, Aeriah broke his grasp, obviously confused and very much hurt over the whole affair. It was especially clear to Jena that he seemed to ache for her as much as she did for him.

"I'm sorry..."

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Casting Aeriah an understanding glance, Jena gently wraps her soft hand around Aeriah’s wrist. “I understand your position, Aeriah. It relieves me that we can be sincerely open with one another. Perhaps it would be best if we let these things work themselves out on their own. I do not want to cause any pain to you, or someone you may have had feelings for before you lost your memory.”

After a brief pause, Jena continued.

“Aeriah, I cannot help but wonder, since you were the one who ordered the memory spell cast, could you truly have been in love? If so, why would you want to forget her, or maybe your relationship with a female was not a pleasant one, and perhaps you wanted her to forget her feelings for you because you knew deep down that the relationship could go nowhere. I imagine, however, that it was something deeper than a simple relationship. Ahh…forgive my abruptness. I think and worry too much. Please just understand that I will be here for you, as a friend, companion, something more, or something less, or whatever you need me to be.

Jena turned and faced Aeriah.

“Oh...and there is one other thing: It's something I have been meaning to ask you for a while now.

"What is the first thing you remember since your memory loss?"

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Aeriah frowned, in thought for a moment, and then smiled sadly, "Jena, dear, sometimes, there are more important things then love... sometimes, there are more important things then me; what I want, what I wish for... these things can seem secondary. I would give up even the love of my life, if I had to - for what reason, I had this spell cast, I do not know, but it must have been important. Beyond my own needs, desires and wants... beyond, any love I had. Maybe I had it cast out of love. There are some things that are bigger then both of us, and in the grand scheme of things, if... if I had to choose - make a choice between my own happiness and the happiness of others, what do you think I would choose?"

Sighing, the elf closed his eyes and frowned, "I remember... I remember waking up and staring at the sky, through the treetop canopy, and Kyr flying over my head asking desperately if I was all right." Aeriah frowned, "I also discovered these weapons, but not a sword among them... which makes me wonder. Surely, a prince would own a blade?" Frowning again, as his brow narrowed in concentration, he sighed, "Come to think of it, none of my clothes, items, or anything else were that of a prince's. Perhaps, I did not wish to even leave myself clues... or, perhaps, by not leaving myself clues, I knew I would feel compelled to discover more? I do not know..."

Feeling vexed, Aeriah frowned a final time, and then nodded, "I... thank you for your offer, Jena. I want you to know that you are more dear to me then you could ever know." Then, on impulse, he leant forward, pulled her tightly into his arms and pressed his lips to hers, crushing her mouth against his, yet despite this, his touch was incredibly tender. Gently, he opened his mouth and kissed her with a passion that took her aback, something she had not encountered from elves. It seemed almost an act of defiance, to prove his point, and yet, it was so much more. Cradling her close as he kissed her, Jena began to feel herself growing giddy, only his strong arms supporting her. And then, it was over, Aeriah's lips leaving hers, and once again, he was holding her as though she might have been a child, or younger sister, and suddenly, Jena could breathe again. Without words, the elf held her closer then before, just rocking her gently.

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OOC: Edit for Sig (removing it, rather [img]tongue.gif[/img] )

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[GameGurl25]

Jena could not speak...she had no thoughts, there was nothing she wanted to say, and she felt no emotion save for the raging passion burning inside her chest. As if that wasn't enough. Her breath remained shallow the entire time Aeriah had kissed her. She had never been kissed that way before....a kiss that caused butterflies in her stomach..a kiss that had her longing for more...a kiss that left her speachless and breathless at the same time....a kiss that held her, in time and movement, in Aeriah's arms....a kiss for a moment in time that she never wanted to end.

Now, as Aeriah rocked her gently, she closed her eyes and hummed softly in his arms, never wanting him to release her. She wanted, more than anything, to have this moment last forever.

[Calaethis Dragonsbane]

But eventually, he had to release her, and after he had, he stretched, for both of their muscles had been beginning to cramp and seize up. Holding her gently, his hands on both her cheeks, Aeriah gazed into her eyes for the longest time without speaking, and pressed his lips to hers again, this time, his kiss lacking the passion of before, infinately more tender, but just as heartfelt as the first. Hoarsely, he whispered, "I love you, Jena..." And tears filled his eyes again, as he knew with a certainty that their relationship could not last, not if he was truly a prince, or worse, if he had a spouse. Unwilling to hurt her, but unable to send her away, Aeriah wished nothing more then to be with her, but his thoughts and emotions were in conflict. With a sigh, he just shook his head sadly, and promised, "If we can be together, at the end of this..." He left the rest unspoken, but Jena knew that he had given her his silent pleadge and would do everything in his power to care for her..

[GameGurl25]

Jena responded by leaning forward and embracing Aeriah tenderly.

"I know, Aeriah, I know."

Unspoken words of remorse, sincerity, tenderness, love, and joy were exchanged for several minutes between Aeriah and Jena. Finally Jena smiled warmly.

"Aeriah...are you hungry?"

Jena rubbed her belly eagerly as a grumbling sound could be heard throughout the tent.

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