The Fortress (M)

[Jelenis Tythe]

Sabre set down the book and come round the desk to lay a hand on the seated General's shoulder.

"It is time 'Gor, start the preparations gather the faithful and I will prepare myself to cast the portal home." He said softly.

He pondered what he said about Jelenis.

"He gets a reasonably comfortable prison cell in the dungeon, I do not want to have to look at him, you may amuse yourself as you wish with him, torment him.....take him.....beat him.....whatever you choose, he can be your diversion.....something to toy with for you."

He leaned down to kiss Abigor's cheek, and the faintest scent of the season drifted to assault the General's senses, the remanents of it.  He was grace and beauty personified, his mother all over again and more. Something one would want to possess and own.

[Parkway]

Viola sat in her room as the whole incident took place.  She didn't want to get in the way nor screw it up.  She did peek out her door just as Gen'pi's naked body was scurrying out quickly followed by Master Abigor half dragging the Prince of the fifth ring.  She smiled.  Finally!  They are finally paying for their atrocities.

Abigor reached out to her in the midst of it all and instructed her to begin to spread the rumors. 

The first demon she reached out to was Leermu the general lord from the eighth ring.  He will love to hear the news she had.  After him she went to her lower watchmen and began to spread the seeds of the Princes misgivings...how he laid for a commoner...how he couldn't hold himself as an appropriate lord much less a kingdom.  Viola was ruthless! 

[Jelenis Tythe]

Jelenis huddled in the far corner of the cage, he felt cold and scared of the two creatures that stood guard over him.  They spoke in the odd guttural demon language and he guessed by the way that they looked at him is was nothing complimentary, in fact he was glad he was locked in the cage and they could not get to him. 

He brushed at the tears that filled his silvery eyes again, and tugged the nightshirt down as far as he could to cover himself.  He felt discomfort from what he and Gen had been doing....an act he thought they were indulging in because the stable hand loved him and cared for him...it turned out it had all been an act.  He had been duped into thinking someone actually loved him and wanted him and he felt stupid.

Sabre was not even his real father and Flori was not his mother, he felt terrible at the fact he had hurt her and she had witnessed what had been going on in his room.  She must be disgusted with him, thinking him the terrible words that Abigor had used.  That scared him more than anything else...Abigor....seeing him in his true form and the lewd comment he had made.  It would be worse than death if that thing held him down and took its pleasure with him like Gen'Pi had been doing.

His heart ached....truly ached that it was broken into tiny pieces by the falsehoods that Gen'Pi had woven in an attempt to do what he did.  The sweetly whispered words, the gentleness, he must be very skilled at his job, the things he did for these vile creatures.  He was their prisoner now, and he had a terrible sinking feeling that was going to be worse than death itself.

[Parkway]

"I will be sure this is scene too."  The general was referring to the cell. 

Abigor rested his hand on the King's cheek, closing his eyes as his lips touched his face.  "King, right now I am consumed by my need for you and you alone.  I am sure we will include others from time to time for our amusement but I could not even think to stomach taking that filth!  Oh I will torment him into thinking I will.  He will feel the end of my cane many times over but that will be the extent.  I may allow others to torment him, take him even, this I am not sure of either as the power of his angelic is strong.  But for what his father put you, us through he will suffer greatly."

He stood slowly.  Sabre was so absolutely beautiful his blood was pulsing.  He could not help himself as he stole a kiss.  He feasted on Sabre's flavor and scent.  Breaking reluctantly.  "I have much to do still and I am eager to return home."  He pressed himself to the king allowing him the opportunity to feel his longing.  "I need to make you mine.  Banish any memory of every other lover you have ever known, every other touch you have ever felt, I want you to do the same to me...fight me Sabre...make me dominate you behind those chamber doors."  His voice grew lower with each word until it rumbled forth.

[Parkway]

The serpent's watching over the prisoner witnessed as the area produced a star bed, a blanket, and in the furthest corner a fire.  One slithered over towards the boy's cell.

It's voice was a series of hisses as it spoke.  "You were ravaged were you not?"  It laughed quite sickly as he continues to leer at the prince.  "Wait till we are back home perhaps Master Abigor will all give us a turn on you?  Our Genni seems to know how to entice all you innocents.  You will be sweet I am sure."

The other slithered over as well.  It's forked tongue darting out as he smiled in of the shivering form of the Prince.  "Sweet and succulent!  I cannot wait for my turn.  I will need to give Gen'pi a huge thanks for bring us a piece of meat like yourself."

They were taunting the boy.  Wanting him to feel humiliated into being used by Gen'pi.  Letting the Prince believe Gen'pi had done it before. 

Gen'pi...the stable hand who laid between to scubas' aching for his lover.  He knew what needed to be done.  He would find where they took Jelenis and get him out.  It matter not that Master Abigor would strip the very flesh from his bones.  All that mattered was saving Jelenis from the fate of the tenth taking its revenge out on the sweet Prince.

[Jelenis Tythe]

Sabre smiled to Abigor, a thought of when they were younger in his mind.

"I seem to recall when I first undertook training with Lord Zenethor I defied him and you and fought!" He said with some amusement.

"It cost me a beating as I recall."

He purred softly, a delicate sound in his chest, one he used when amused by a memory or a thought.

"You thought me weak....but I think I changed your mind.  So you would have me fight you again...just so you can truly subjugate me in private with no old generals or subjects watching?"

He pulled back from Abigor a little and smiled wryly.

"Just like you did in that corridor that night when you kissed me...with all of that anger and power?"

[Parkway]

To his purr Abigor rumbled.  A soft chuckle could be heard as his body vibrated.  "Yes it did.  But one has to wonder if you weren't secretly aching for it."  He continued to react to Sabre.  His breathing increased as his need to posses him did.  "I did think you'd be weak and when you fought back it excited me.  I want that again.  I want you to fight me back from time to time.  Remind me Sabre...fight me..."  He growled as he lowered his head to Sabre's and closed his eyes.  "I need to get you home.  It has been too long.  I am no King, I do not have your skill or flare to led with elegance.  I am no good without you."  His lips gently caressed the top of Sabre's head.

He could barely breath or think.  Abigor just gently caressed the King.  He would not do anything until they were home.  In their chamber.  Where they would finally become one.  His Rune with Flori would pale in comparison to theirs. 

[Parkway]

Gen'pi lifted himself from the bed.  He looked for the girls but they must have gone to help with the move.  He silently finished dressing.  He knew this was going to happen, that they would be caught in the act.  At first before he even met the Prince he cared not.  To him Jelenis was a hated entity.  But when he met him and then kissed him, held him, embraced him...loved him everything changed. 

Jelenis was not at fault for King Sabre's capture.  Jelenis was just an innocent pawn.  And he helped.  A sob escaped. 

He moved through the corridors he slowly went up the stairs and stopped at Jelenis' room.  The door was still open.  It smelled of fresh flowers!  He actually looked around for some.  Finding none he laid on the rug they had been on.  This time he let the tears fall.  She silently spoke to his love.  Though he had none of the ability to actually reach him, it was more of comfort for himself. He told Jelenis in his mind how sorry he was, how much he loved him, missed him, and was going to get him free.

[Jelenis Tythe]

Sabre pressed himself close to his 'Gor unable to play cool and calm any longer.

"I cannot wait until we are home....all I could think of when I was gone was you...and how we had been denied." He whispered softly.

"Go and finish the preparations and alert Zenethor we are coming....when the portal opens the prisoner to to go through first, Viola and her men can escort him, the Flori, Ana and Lui escorted by you....then the rest of the household, I will come last as I have to hold the portal open." He said his own voice becoming low and husky in his desire.

He pulled back, his skin delicately flushed, such a beautiful creature, his dark eyes filled with need and desire.

"You will be Master in our chambers 'Gor...and I will fight you...resist you...I will make it just how you want it.....now go.....I am still Master here remember!" He teased.

[Jelenis Tythe]

Jelenis was terrified by the creatures that slithered about the outside of his cell speaking in their horrible language.  Although he could not understand it, he knew what they were implying by the way they looked at him.

"Go away!" He sobbed.

"Go away!"

Perhaps once in the Tenth Ring they would put him in a cell and just forget about him, with any luck he might starve to death and it would all be over.

How could Gen have done this to him, his words had sounded so sincere, his touch always so warm and loving? How had he not seen he was being made a fool of, by a wicked demon who only wanted to steal his innocence so it could be used a nothing more than a trophy, him nothing more than a conquest that the others could say horrible things to and likely abuse given the first opportunity. 

How could he?

[Parkway]

Abigor gave a soft grunt and also pulled away.  "Everyone will be ready within the hour."  And with a teasing tone and a wink he added...  "Master."  With another chuckle he went to leave but not without another parting glance.  He rested hungrily on Sabre.  Showing every raw emotion.

He headed for the stairs as soon as he left Sabre's study.  Taking them two at a time he contacted Master Zenethor.  Stopping when he reached the top as he heard Gen'pi's soft sobs.  Abigor first spoke with his old Master.

"Master Zenethor, we will be heading home in the hour.  We have the prisoner arriving with Viola first, then the Queen, whom is with child.  Along with Ana, Lui, and myself.  The King will hold the portal and will be last to arrive.  Please have things ready on the tenth's side."  This was all communicated within themselves only Master Zenethor, the King, and he allowed Viola to hear this time. 

Finished with that task the general entered the room.  It smelled of the Angelics floral scent.  It sickened him.  "Gen'pi!"  He exclaimed in a stern tone of admonishment. 

The stable hand quickly turned and then scrambled to stand.  "Y-yes?"  He was shaking.

"What is the meaning of this?  You cry for the one who held your King prisoner?  Who abused your King?"  Abigor hissed his displeasure.  "I thought so much more of you.  Perhaps a reminder will be needed once we reach home of your role?  Hmmmm?" 

"N-n-no-o-o."  The poor lad stammered out. 

"You cared for him, I understand his angelic powers are strong.  But make no mistake he is also half demon.  He could have been using you for his own purposes as well.  I was going to allow you visits but now I see this will be most unwise.  But, perhaps I will allow you to watch as he is used!"  His tone was savage, cruel, and dangerously low.


"I-I-I will...I won't disobey Master.  I was just caught up in...in...well...please don't let him be used Master...I've never asked anything before please..."  he hesitated and then added..."I will take his place.  Let it be me, he would not survive.  Please Master."  Gen'pi's voice rose and fell he was in pain and would have agreed to anything to spare his lover anymore pain.

"We will see Gen'pi.  I was pleased with your performance but if I thought for a moment you would turn on me, well let's just say death would be welcomed."

The General turned but before he left he gave instructions as to what would need tending in the next 45 minutes.

Abigor was not satisfied. With Gen'pi's reaction it would be best to watch the stable hand very closely.  He would speak with Viola about this as well.

[Parkway]

Viola rushed into action.  After receiving the message from Abigor she changed into her demon form.  Black and red leathery wings, black horns, long fangs and pale white skin.  She was in the dungeon in no time. 

She spoke quickly to the two guards and three more soon entered.  Her tone was authoritative.  They guards did as they were told and a few hissed a chuckle of two. 

She turned to the cell and weaved a soft light casting away the enchantment on it.  "Well, well, well...the little used halfling.  Are you ready my pretty little pet?"  Her hand reached for the young prince and bound to his long raven black hair.  "I heard you cooed under Gen'pi...almost like I would...  You moaned in pleasure as you let a lower demon claim you!  How fitting really though...."  She yanked him up a bit roughly.  "A halfling...a disgusting halfling...I bet you know regret ever hurting our King!"

With that she pulled him along, they were circled by the five watchmen.  She headed for the study.  Ready to return home with the prisoner. 

As she neared the door she noticed Ana, Lui, and Abigor holding the Queen coming down the stairs.  A thrill of excitement coursed through her.  Soon they would be home and take the fifth ring!

[Jelenis Tythe]

Jelenis did not struggle as the terrifying creature yanked him to his feet by his hair and spoke in common to him.  Her words made him feel worse, more dirty and soiled than he was already feeling, she made him sound exactly like what Abigor had said he was.  Perhaps he was...he fell so easily to Gen'Pi's pretty words.

He saw Flori carried between the two women and Abigor himself, Sabre was already in the courtyard, the Demon King was dressed in black and about him was a thick heavy cloak of silver velvet upon which was emblazoned a black Night Stallion.  His hair shone in the swirling snow and he seemed to be in the midst of a complex spell.  The was a rush of air....almost too much to bear, hot and arid...and then a swirling pool of silver opened like a huge door in front of them.

"Viola and the prisoner first!" Sabre growled above the wind.

[Parkway]

Viola picked Jelenis up and what to on onlooker may have appeared that she was cradling him in an embrace.  One of tenderness.  In reality it was just the easiest way for her to travel with him. 

She approached her watchmen close behind. 

Nodding to her King she clutched Jelenis securely and entered the portal for home.   

Just as they entered the courtyard Gen'pi had noticed.  His heart ached when he saw Viola had been in her demon form and was roughly handling the Prince.  He looked away...but remembered the small gift he had given Jelenis.  Without thinking he ran back to the Prince's room to find it. 

He trashed the place!  He had to get it...and...and...somehow get it back to Jelenis so he knew he wasn't alone.

In the drew by the bed he found it.  Quickly tucking it in his pocket he headed out as he watched some of the demon entering the portal.

[Jelenis Tythe]

Sabre watched as his household started through the portal beginning with Viola and Jelenis, at last he was going home, he had not been there in what felt so long...would it have changed...would it be as he remembered it to be?

A shred of nervousness crept through him put he pushed it away as he concentrated in keeping the portal in tact for the travellers.  Next to go would be Flori, Ana, Lui and Abigor.  He felt Gen skulking about in the remaining few, he sensed that boy was going to be trouble, but he was sure Abigor would be watching him like a hawk.

[Parkway]

Abigor held the sedated Queen.  He was oddly tender with her limp body.  He gestured for Ana and Lui to go first.  Once they were through he tightened his grip on Flori and approached Sabre.

His dark purple eyes glazed over he leaned down and kissed Sabre's mouth softly.  "Don't worry, my spies are on him.  I will be waiting for you."

With that the demon general walked through the portal and left for their home.

[Jelenis Tythe]

The last of them were through and Sabre was starting to feel the toll of holding the portal for so many.  Then there was only him in the snowy courtyard, the Fortress behind him look cold and abandoned once more, he had let the magic lapse that kept the illusion of it being lived it...now it was a shell once more....the stables empty....everything hung in tatters again.

He walked into the portal himself without a backwards glance and it closed with a thunderclap behind him.


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