Aerian was annoyed as she sat by the fire, the flames burned casting dull light across the camp, as half the Dentarian Forces were now sat idling on instructions from her father as she turned the note over in her hands.
‘There is precedence that in my absence and my location known that you bring the full force of Dentarius to bear against our enemies, however in this instance this I ask you do not do, a delicate situation is in play and I have no desire to upset the balance right now, I wish you to halt your advance and await further instruction’
It wasn’t much but the seal was indeed her fathers and the seal itself indicated he was under no duress, the Dentarian Commanders had halted the advance right there despite Aerians plea to ignore the action, which is way she now sat isolated and glaring into the flames.
Aerian did not sit isolated for long, as the warm embrace of Virra wrapped around her from behind and dangled a flask of liquor in an offer before her. Her chin was hooked over her shoulder after a brief kiss to her neck. “Firefly, you are burning so brightly even the flames are jealous.” Virra’s free hand rubbed to cause a warming friction but also a support in the same gesture.
“I just don’t like sitting on my hands and doing nothing” She lent back against Virra her hand slipping up to cover Virras in a gentle reply “I’m not one for waiting, we have the force we should be inclined to use it, but then I see my fathers point too, another war is not what we need” She sighed softly “It bothers me more the visions have been silent, I have had nothing since were in the clock tower, like the realm is refusing to speak after Saras death” she looked around the clearing slowly forces grouped up as units remained together others simply keeping themselves occupied with regular task. “Going after dad would have been a nice diversion”
“We all don’t like sitting on our hands doing nothing, Firefly.” Virra commented softly, pressing her lips in a peppering upon Aerian’s neck, until at her lobe with a pause to suckle on the flesh. She returned her lean against Aerian’s shoulder, giving her hand a squeeze. “Your Pops is a wise man, Aerian. He will be fine and most assuredly with Aishani at his side. Perhaps, even the realm is mourning Sarantha’s death or scanning for the next realm healer to surface. One may never know.”
Aerian nodded softly “Just not used my head been so empty” she sighed gently as she felt Virra behind her “Do you think we’re doing the right thing, waiting I mean?”
Virra’s presence moved and shifted while she moved to settle before Aerian, legs open and arms bringing the red head against her bosom with a wrap of her arms to embrace her with a guide of her head on her cheek. “That is what your Pops wanted, Firefly. I cannot say if there is a right or wrong answer. But, for now it is best that we honour his request. Fuck if I know what is planned or going on, but, it seems to me there is a political venture that would be similar like walking on eggs shells. I think we should digress and move to the Dentarius borders, so we can be closer but not pose a threat to those he is referring to.”
There was a sudden rush of activity as scout returned to camp immediately falling into rushed conversation. Aerian glanced up as she held Virra close, finally one of the scouts arrived, a tall female with drawn face “We should inform you a large contingent of Elveran Forces are headed toward the mountains, they will cross Dentarian borders in a day or two”
Aerian ran a hand through her hair for a moment in thought “Seems you’re right my love, we need to hold the borders for now, Elveran Forces out in the middle of winter what the hell next” She shook her head kissing Virra, the scout diverting her attention from them quickly “What are your orders?” she scoffed quickly trying to extract herself from near the lovers.
“We moved to Valsirian, there we hold the lines and I don’t care if it’s the royal processing they are not getting past us until my father returns” Aerian snapped quickly “No one, do I make myself clear?”
“Yes Miss Aerian of course” And with that the scout disappeared within moments the camp was been packed as others rode out ahead “Somehow they know why father left, and undoubtedly are going to try and finish what they started, I don’t care what happens after but until he is clear they are not getting through us” she kissed Virra deeply smiling softly “Seems we have a task after all”
Virra lifted her dark eyes to the arrival of a scout, pressing her lips against Aerian’s neck with a sweep of her tongue while listening in silence. When Aerian spoke to her, Virra hooked her chin upon her lovers shoulder. She assisted the others and Aerian in disbanding the camp and sighed softly in a puff of foggy breath afterwards. The instant Aerian kissed her deeply it was acknowledged with much desire, the bitterness of the cold was jealous. “One just has to be patient, Firefly. It does seem that someone expected Kane and Aishani to leave. We have to be prepared for anything, this could be fun.” She smirked, mounting her steed and extending a hand down for Aerian to join her.
Aerian smiled leaning into her “We can only hope on the fun”
The journey didn’t take them long a days ride in procession soon had them on the outskirts of Dentarius, the road would fork off in multiple directions from here as Aerian gave her orders to block them all. The groups quickly mounted in position the camp springing up around them. The first few through were merchants and traders who has braved the weather to make some kind of profit.
The night drew quickly and the silence was soon punctured by the sound of horse hooves and conversation of soldiers, Aerian lent back to pull her bow close with a soft smle, the banners of Elvera soon seen flying in the distance.
“Who goes there?” Barked a female voice “And why are you settled on Elveran soil?”
Aerian shook her softly as he picked up her bow and stood, two guards rose behind her and Virra as ever beside her “I’m on Dentarian soil, and you’re about to cause problems I don’t need” Her voice was oddly calm, as the one who spoken stepped into the light of the camp, pale faced and dark grey eyes of a female.
“Aerian Elcarus, seems I owes you thanks right before I arrest you for several outstanding arrest warrants, theft, murder, trespassing it’s an impressive list” The words were soft dripped in venom it caused Aerian to shift uncomfortably
“Yea you do know who my mom is right? Or my Dad, speaking of which why the hell are you trying to cross my borders?” Aerian replied her voice remained calm, she could feel the nerves prickle down her spine
“I don’t care who your parents are darling you’re a criminal, but as I said you murdering Alvin does elevate to a position where I can act on those warrants” Sharply the slice of metal signalled her drawing her weapon, which was quickly over shadowed by the sound of multiple bows been drawn. Aerian smiled darkly “You have a small task force and we have half the Dentarian forces sat here, we are on Dentarian soil so I will happily let you try your luck right before you start a war you cannot win, my mom will be pissed but she’ll get over it and your death will be for nothing”
Virra was at Aerian’s side, her dark eyes fixed on the female that spoke, shoulders square and steady. But, Aerian felt the electricity in the air of the utmost focus, knowing that she would draw her weapons for an instant’s notice to protect and fight. She remained still and silent. Finally she spoke, as the tension of bows being drawn sounded. “Seems, she has a point, Frosty. On Dentarius soil all are offered sanctuary, including those…how did you say…criminals? We suggest that you turn around and head back from whence you came. There was time for the trial and it is long past, be on your way.”
“She has a point, I was cleared by the Queen” Aerian let the phrase roll out in a glee filled tone “Besides we both know we out number you at least fifteen to one, and we also know I have no moral cntre in killing you and claiming defence of Dentarius”
The woman shifted now in discomfort, eyeing Virra for a moment “Hmm it’s odd they deem command of Dentarian Forces to criminals, sets a standard I suspect”
Aerian laughed coldly “Wrong again Virra gets to shout orders cos she gets in my pants” there was achorus of chuckles that rumbled through their troops “But you’re here because I accidentally killed an old friend, I didn’t want to kill Alvin you fucktard but bright light after a long stay in dark cells I was kinda fuzzy, also Alvin trained me as a child, which means I know I can kick your frosty old ass all the way back to Elvera, and what would my Mom think then?”
The woman looked half horrified half shocked at Aerians brash return of words before she stepped back “We have no business with you, we are headed to the mountains, let us through and we will have no qurrel with you, deny us and I will call for reinforcements from Elvera” The woman struggled to find the strength in her voice but the upper hand was now gone.
“No you will stay there until my father returns, the Dentarian Border WILL hold until that time” Aerian snapped back
A smirk appeared on Virra’s lips to the strength that Aerian oozed, a fingertip idly tapping on the throwing knives strapped to her thighs, a subtle reminder that she was very nimble and quick to the woman. She neared Aerian slipping behind her with a wrap of her arms protectively around her lovers form, tracing her tongue up to her lobe. “I think this woman has balls. Funny, because, I see a pussy.” Virra nipped and drug her teeth against Aerian’s lobe. “Your passage leads you to Dentarius lands and as forgo on that…a statement of place and reasoning is in order. Isn’t that what the outpost checkpoints do? After all, with your threats to Aerian, that isn’t a good way to start off a conversation if you ARE just passing through.
“I have a duty, we suspect there are wanted criminals, traders and the likes hiding in the mountains, we were sent to eliminate them” The woman replied no trying to force the authority back into her voice.
Aerians hair caught the firelight the amber echoing through as if her own hair were ablaze as she eyed the woman “You are not going near that mountain pass, my father and his wife are up there and I won’t have you screw up their safety, the edge of those mountains hits the outskirts of Dentarian territory, so you can back the fuck off” As quickly as that Aerians patience dissipated as she stepped forward the woman stepped back “When he returns you can do as you damn well please, until then stay put”
“I am on orders direct from the Queen” the woman tried desperate now ion her words
“I don’t fucking care, you will not cross our borders plain and simple” Aerian could feel the fire burn in her chest patience bubbling into annoyed anger as she glared at the woman, there was an attempt at more words before the woman stormed back to her own men. Aerian released the breath she’d held as she turned to face Virra her centre quickly finding itself “It hasn’t bought us long, she will send back to Elvera for further direction” She looked to the two behind herself and Virra “Take up defensive positions, we will likely need them soon, the men nodded in reply and took off to carry those orders.
“We need scouts to follow up with watching the Elvera messengers. This to me sounds…too much of a coincidence. Plus, we need to send word to your Uncle. He needs to be prepared, Firefly.” Virra stated calmly watching as the two soldiers moved onward to carry out the orders. “They want to the mountains, then we protect those mountains, like they would be our own. Kane and Aishani are within…wait, since when is Aishani his wife?”
Aerian grinned softly “Well she’s not, yet at least but they don’t know that” as she wandered back to the fire she sat for a moment watching the flames as she watched the flames then back to Virra “We should give Uncle H the heads up, don’t need him coming out here too, his temper would only create more problems”
Virra plopped down near the fire and tugged down Aerian, entwining her legs within Aerian’s from behind with arms wrapped around her and a chin propped on her shoulder. “I already suggested that, Firefly. Yes, well, if his temper is anything like yours…the two of you could cause such trouble.” She ran her lips up and down the side of Aerian’s neck. “Uncle H, needs to remain at the estate. Hold down the fort, so to say. We don’t know how many angles are going to be come at us from, better to be safe than sorry in the long run. I have the sense there is a distraction and detourant.” Just then, Aerian would sense the stealthy presence of Virra’s fingers slipping past her waistband to her pants in search of the heart of the fiery soul. “Better do it quick, I want to taste you, Firefly.” Her voice whispered beside Aerian’s ear, thick with lust while the teeth graze her lobe.
Aerian squirmed under Virras action a low whimper escaping her as she pushed her hips into virras finger, she swallowed as she pulled a quill and parchment from her bag before scrawling the note awkwardly, her mind on her lovers action not the note she was writing as she scrawled her signature against the page the page twisted and folded before vanishing “You cheat” Aerian moaned.
Finally she blocked Virras advance looking around the camp before she pulled herself free of Virra and then practically dragged her to their tent, as they entered she turned immediately beginning to undress Virra with a deep rooted need.
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