Fortress of Midnight
Personal Quarters
Jacob staggard back, he was exhausted and tired from changing all the new recruits. Triggering the Awakening ability to change 10 Immortals in a row was exhausting but both Eiloma and June were already dragging him from the room. Jax of all people looked concerned about his state, and if he was worried he must look like shit. Their guild now numbered 25 now though, it was well worth the pain and exhaustion to increase their numbers. 25 was just a drop in the bucket compared to the numbers that were coming.
"You take to many risks and leave yourself vulnerable to attack from within and without Jacob. Is it really necessary to do this?" Eiloma asked as they stumbled down the stairs. June darted off toward the Mess Hall once they were down while Eiloma led Jacob toward his bedroom. "June will get you some blood, hopefully, it will help you recover faster but based on the history of that ability it will do very little to speed up your recovery.
"Yes, it is necessary for both the short and long term goals. I need the core of the guild I have created down here and gathering strength as soon as possible. It will give us an edge when the rest of the Immortals become aware of this place." Jacob responded as Eiloma pushed him onto the bed.
"Too much depends on you Jacob for you to be reckless. You have started something here that cannot be stopped, leaving yourself intentionally vulnerable is not acceptable. Do you understand?" Eiloma asked before leaning down and gently kissed him. "Chalxae will never forgive me if I let you die on us and I am sure your future wife would not appreciate it either." She said the last with a smile as June entered the room.
"I agree with Eiloma, I do not like you putting yourself in unnecessary danger and neither will your betrothed. Going to clear Dungeons or off to battle the Sisters is another thing though. We do not expect you to stop being yourself, just be more prudent in your choices Jacob." June stated as she held a cup of blood out for him.
"You both are correct, Lady On'tel would dislike the fact if you died. She knows that you are an Immortal but it does not change the fact those close to you would dislike it if you died." Mikael said as he stepped from the shadows. "So the word from the Tomb is that the wedding will now be held at the Palace of Night again, Ishmael and Anastasia would like to know if this is true."
"Yes, it will be a spectacle like both our peoples wanted. Tell Cathrine I am sorry for that, I would have preferred a smaller ceremony but...politics." Jacob said as the Deathwalker bowed and disappeared back into the shadows.
"I know Chalxae would love to know how that man does that...Anyway, I will take first watch you two get some sleep. I will wake you in 4 hours Eiloma." June said as she stood and left.
"You two do realize I am an adult and can make my own decisions, correct?" Jacob asked as he looked at Eiloma.
Eiloma snorted, as she stood and started stripping off her armor and weapons, "Of course Jacob, but as long as you make the wrong ones we will be there to make sure you are safe. It does not matter if you like that fact or not. By the way, my eyes are up here." Eiloma giggled as Jacob blushed as he stared at her breasts as her nipples hardened and shrugged.
"Well you should not distract me like that, didn't you pay attention to Miss Dotts. It is wrong to flaunt yourself in front of someone like that." Jacob retorted which caused the woman to place her hands on her hips and emphasize other assets she had.
"Well Jacob, I would hate to disappoint or leave you hanging. Perhaps if you get undressed you will not find yourself taunted and will, in fact, be fulfilled. In other words, get out of those dam clothes Jacob and get back into bed with me." Eiloma said as her hands roamed over the hard curves of her body.
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June heard the moans and cries of Eiloma through the door, she could tell the woman was trying to contain the noise but June knew it was only a matter of time until she lost control of her voice and the two other guards would hear. The feelings she had from the Bond between herself and Jacob confirmed exactly what was going on as well. A few minutes later Eiloma came screaming bloody murder and both guards shifted uncomfortably with the sounds they heard. "Why don't you two move down to the end of the hall. I am sure the Captain Thorgron will not be mad at you and I am sure Lord Longstrider will excuse you for doing it." Both guards nodded in thanks before moving off. Eiloma better not leave him exhausted and unable to entertain her later, June thought as she imagined everything Jacob was doing to Eiloma. Chalxae was going to demand a whole night alone with him when she got back, and she would be mad at them. It would be worth it June thought as she counted down until she could 'rest', it was going to be a long night.
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City of Ineford
Darren and Chalxae watched the target, he had been arguing for the last 30 minutes with one of the Merchant Lords of the city. He had been trying to buy information and now he had escalated it to threatening as he pulled a knife from somewhere and started corraling the Merchant Lord into a darkened alley. "Shit we got to move, we cannot let him kill the Merchant Lord," Darren told Chalxae, but he noticed she had a slightly dazed look on her face and was breathing heavily and he could almost swear she was moaning just a little bit. "Ummm, why don't you just stay here and keep an eye out, I will deal with this."
Darren disappeared in a puff of shadows as he teleported to the ground and ran after the two arguing merchants. Before the spy could escalate from threatening to actual torture or murder Darren slammed both daggers into his target. The man let out a muffled scream as his kidneys were punctured followed by Darren's daggers plunging into his heart and throat. As the Sister's agent collapsed to the ground bleeding to death Darren turned to the Merchant Lord and assisted him in standing, "Who are you and why would you help me?" The Gnome asked as Darren cleaned his daggers on the dead man's cloak.
Time for a little theatrics Darren thought as he turned and smiled at the Gnome. "Keep this in mind when you decide how you want to vote. We could have let you die, but my master protects his people. Remember that and choose the right path." the light of understanding slowly dawned on the Gnomes face as Darren turned and let the dark swallow him.
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As he made his way back to the roof he saw Chalxae leaning against the nearby wall, "Are you ok? You seemed distracted earlier." Darren told her as he approached trying to sound light and humorous. It earned him a glare from the Drow and made him stop dead.
"I am fine, Jacob apparently is having a whole lot of fun tonight. The Bond between us allows me to understand a rough estimation of his physical health and feel his emotions, tonight I have found it distracting. I am going to kick his ass when we get home." Chalxae said as she started moaning and wiggling in a very interesting way.
"Why don't you head back to the Inn and rest, I will pick up our next target," Darren suggested to the highly distracted and now distracting woman. She nodded her head and drew her daggers as she stumbled away. Darrens laughter followed her.
As the Drow-Vampire moved away Darren activated his communication stone so he could communicate with everyone on his team and left them clear orders to kill all the targets. If the Sisters agents were willing to torture and kill Merchant Lords in the public, they would be capable of doing far worse. It was time to sweep the board clean and hope they had accounted for everyone.
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Fortress of Midnight
Lords Personal Quarters
Jacob watched as Eiloma slept next to him, exhausted after everything Jacob had done to her over the last 2 hours. Jacob was very thankful to Andria Oakleaf for helping him realize he didn't always have to be in complete control. He could enjoy himself and live up to his responsibilities. He would have to thank her somehow for the lesson Jacob thought as he slowly dragged his fingers along the curve of Eiloma spine and followed his fingers with his lips. As Jacob kissed her body and his fingers circled Eilomas clit his door suddenly opened and closed. June quickly moved over to his side of the bed, "I really am sorry for interrupting but they need you in the War Room now, something happened at Ineford and Darren is waiting to report to you directly." Jacob immediately stopped his ministrations of Eilomas body as he dressed. Eiloma started waking up but Jacob kissed her and covered her with a blanket before he left the room with June hot on his heels.
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"What happened Darren?" Jacob called as the door slammed shut behind him. June stood next to the door waiting for Jacob to leave, never talking, just watching. Ever watchful of possible threats to her Lord.
"Shit hit the fan, whoever is in control of the Sisters spies here must have put some serious pressure on them because my team thwarted 3 attempted assassinations tonight of Merchant Lords. The Sister's own actions pushed the Merchant Council firmly into your camp. We finished eliminating all the Sisters Agents and we will be heading home as soon as we can. I purchased a dozen Portal scrolls for us to get back here. So we will head back home with the next group of Immortals. Do you want me to do anything else before we leave?"
Jacob considered what he could do, "If our closest friend on the Council ever gets free of eyes and ears, check on him and see what the Council is prepared to do. If you can't get close don't worry about it, I plan on visiting soon enough."Jacob ordered as Tathlyn Hune nodded his head in approval.
"Ok will do Jacob. See you all soon and I expect a beer ready and waiting for me." Darren stated as he cut the connection.
"It looks like things went your way mylord." Tathlyn Hune stated as he smiled as if he was proud of what a student had accomplished.
"Today yes, but we had no assurances that it would go that way. A lot of luck was involved. Get some rest Swordmaster, something tells me this is just the beginning." with that Jacob left.
"June, what do you want to drink, beer or wine? Yes, you are going to relax with me a little bit, so either choose or I will for you. Miss Dotts, I would like a cold beer please and June would like...?" Jacob prompted her.
June considered her choices in front of her, "Wine, chilled if you have any." As the motherly Gnome made her way into her kitchen June turned back toward Jacob and leaned in closer to him as she dragged her fingers up his pants legs. "You realize you do not have to get me drunk to get me into bed. I want you Jacob and I have felt that way for a long time, and with what I felt through our Bond tonight when Eiloma finally got you into bed, I am not going to wait much longer," she said the last with a growl as she grabbed his crotch through his pants.
Jacob quickly grabbed her hand before Miss Dotts came back, "If that is truly what you want. I will gladly take you tonight and I won't make you wait any longer. I do want a beer and to think for a little bit. What happened at Ineford could have gone very differently and I am thankful that it turned out this way." Jacob leaned back into his chair and considered the turn of events when Eiloma strolled in wrapped in a robe and sat on Jacobs lap and started thoroughly kissing him. Miss Dotts returned about then because Jacobs luck is weird and it had spent itself ensuring the Merchants Council was happy with him. The Gnome clearing her throat made Eiloma stop kissing Jacob and moved off her impromptu seat to sit next to Jacob and June.
"I apologize, Miss Dotts if I made you uncomfortable. Would you please get me whatever you got for June as well?" Eiloma asked as Miss Dotts sat the two drinks on the table.
"Yes Miss Silverleaf, may I remind you that this is our Lords Hall and not a brothel. Whatever happens behind closed doors is another thing even if we can hear the woman screaming loud enough to make a Banshee proud." Miss Dotts told her before walking back into the kitchen and leaving a blushing Eiloma in her wake.
"Sorry for leaving you in bed alone, but we had a situation pop-up in Ineford. Darren had to report in and update us on what had happened." Jacob said and Eiloma immediately lost her bashful playfulness and became serious.
Once Miss Dotts returned with another glass of wine Eiloma insisted that Jacob tell her everything. So he started talking while running his hand up and down Junes thigh. She tried to get him to move his hand further upward but he stubbornly refused to be controlled by June which was slowly driving the Drow-Vampire horny. Eventually, Eiloma picked up on what Jacob was doing and told them to get out of there and that they would continue the discussion tomorrow. June immediately started pulling Jacob toward his bedroom while Eiloma laughed and followed along.