"Well, do you think it's a threat or a promise, how do you take it?"

Freya bit her lower lip, feeling a rush of heat pool in her belly as she considered his question.

Something is thrilling about the idea, the knowledge that he could completely dominate her if he wanted to

"I... I don't know, "she admits, her voice a little breathless.

"You... you saying that just made me feel things"

Yuto reached his hand down to feel her stomach, Freya involuntarily sucked in a breath as his hand touched her stomach, her muscles tensing beneath his touch.

Yuto's fingers feel like fire against her skin, leaving a trail of heat in their wake.

Freya was acutely aware of his fingers tracing small circles against her stomach, the sensation both exhilarating and nerve-wracking at the same time

Her breathing became heavier, her heart beating furiously in her chest as she tried to control herself.

"M-more..." She murmurs, the word slipping between her lips before she can stop it.

The arousal between them both grows with each passing second as Yuto leans in to nibble her ear softly and gently.

She can't help but gasp as she feels his teeth on her ear, her entire body shuddering in response.

A low moan escaped her lips, the combination of the nibbling and his hands on her stomach was almost too much to handle

Her eyes fluttered shut as her body was starting to feel hot and heavy.

His touch was setting her on fire, and she could feel herself beginning to lose control.

She pressed herself closer to him, trying to get even closer to the source of the pleasure.

"Mmh, delicious, such sweet-tasting ears"

Yuto's touch was lighting her up like a live wire, sparks of pleasure coursing through her veins as he continued to nibble on her ear.

She could feel her body arching against his, desperate for more contact, more sensation.

"Please..." she murmured, her voice barely above a whisper. "Please, I need more. Don't stop touching me"

Something snapped in Yuto as he got up to take off his clothes, Freya felt her breath catching in her throat as she took in the sight of Yuto's bare skin.

She reached out a trembling hand, the need to feel him against her was almost overwhelming.

Mizuki noticed the scene that was about to play out, and with a chuckle, she got up and moved to the other side of the camp, but put up a sound barrier to keep their noise down.

Freya on the other hand was so focused on Yuto, and the heat building up in her body along with the feeling of his hands on her skin, that she barely registered Mizuki moving to the other side.

Yuto leaned down to kiss her neck, as he helped undress her, taking off her skirt and helping to unbutton her shirt.

Freya let out a soft gasp of surprise as Yuto began to unbutton her shirt, the feeling of his lips on her neck sending shivers down her spine.

She arches her body against his, desperate for more contact as he slowly unveils her bare skin.

"Freya, we can stop now, you don't have to force yourself to continue"

She shook her head, her body feeling like it was on fire.

She couldn't catch her breath, her eyes meeting his as she spoke gently, "No, please continue. I... I want this. I want you"

Her hands grip his shoulders, pulling him closer as she presses her body against his.

The sensation of his skin against hers was overwhelming, and she could feel herself becoming more and more lost in the pleasure.

"Please..." I murmur again, my voice little more than a breath as I bury my face in your neck, inhaling your scent.

"Please don't stop. I need you. I need you so badly"

Yuto decided not to ask again, merely doing his best to make her feel comfortable, "It's in"

Freya clung to him tightly, her nails digging into his skin as she braced herself for what was to come.

Yuto started with a small thrust, Freya gasped sharply as he began to move, the sensation like nothing she'd ever felt before.

Her body automatically clenched around him, feeling almost more pleasure than pain.

"I can stop if you find it too painful?" He asked while wiping her tear

She shook her head, her breath coming in ragged gasps as she clung to him.

"No... don't stop. It... it feels so good"

Yuto gulped as he leaned in to nibble her ear again, causing her to arch her body against him as the sensation of his mouth on her ear was driving her wild.

She gripped him tightly, her nails leaving marks on his skin as she clung desperately as he picked up the pace.

"Please...don't stop. I...oh goddess..."

She could barely speak coherent words now, her mind completely lost in the pleasure he was giving her.

Every nerve ends alive and tingling with pleasure. She could feel herself getting closer and closer to the edge, her body starting to tense in anticipation.

"Freya . . ."

She whimpers at the sound of her name, the simple act of saying it sending a rush of heat through her body.

She was right on the edge now, teetering on the precipice of release, unable to put words to the intense pleasure coursing through her.

With a final thrust, it was finished but not before she dug her nails into his back, her body shaking before going limp.

"Yuto!"

-An Hour Later-

"So, that was breathtaking"

She nodded slowly, her body feeling boneless and weak. She lay in his arms, trying to catch her breath as she came down from the high.

"So, how was it?"

She took a shuddering breath, her brain still not working properly, and she tried to find the words to describe how she was feeling.

"Incredible. Amazing. Overwhelming. You've ruined me"

Yuto chuckled as he planted a kiss on her cheek, "Guess I have to take responsibility for that"

She managed a weak chuckle, still trying to understand what just hit her, she buried her face in his chest, feeling the steady rhythm of his heartbeat.

"Are you okay, Freya?"

She nodded, feeling a wave of exhaustion wash over her, she was completely spent after their fun activity.

"I'm fine. It's just I'm a bit tired, after all, it was...Intense"

"Haha, guess so"

She let out a small sigh as she snuggled closer, the rise and fall of his breathing and the steady beat of his heart were almost soothing, and she could feel herself starting to get tired.

"Yuto, may I ask you something?" She murmured, her voice muffled against his chest

"Sure, what is it?"

She paused, a bit hesitant, this was a question she had for a while but had been too afraid to ask.

But she now felt vulnerable and open in the aftermath of their intimacy and finally found the courage to ask.

"Is this... is this just a physical thing for you?"

"Or do you actually have feelings for me?"

"Are you afraid of the answer?"

She bit her lower lip, her heart feeling as if it was stuck in her throat, "A little. Yeah. I... I care about you, you know?"

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"Same here, we spent two weeks bounding, I saw your cute little reactions, how caring your nature was, anyone would fall for you"

A smile tugs at the corner of her lips, her chest warming at his words.

She knew he liked her, but hearing him confirm it made her heart feel as if it was about to burst with happiness.

"So... this isn't just because you find me attractive?"

He gently pinched her cheek, "Cute"

She huffed in protest, trying to glare but looked more flustered than anything, "Hey! I'm trying to have a serious conversation here!"

"Did you fall for my looks?"

Freya couldn't help but roll her eyes as a reluctant smile tugged at her lips, "Maybe... a little. But not just for that. You're smart, strong, and kind. I like how protective you are, and how you always make me feel safe. And... you're also very handsome"

"See, we're on the same boat"

She let out a sigh of relief, feeling a wave of tension leave her body as she snuggled closer.

"I guess we're just two idiots falling for each other"

Mizuki chuckles, "3 idiots"

Freya looked up in surprise, having momentarily forgotten her, she couldn't help but roll her eyes at Mizuki's comment, "Shut up, you"

"You want me to join?" She asked in a teasing manner, which caused Freya to blush but she quickly shook her head

"W-what? N-no, of course not!"

"Ah shucks next time," she said with a grin.

Yuto chuckled as he leaned in and planted a kiss on Freya's cheek, "For tonight, I am all yours"

Freya melted against him, feeling her body relax as he held her tighter.

She let out a content sigh, enjoying the warmth of his body.

"And you're mine. Don't forget it"

Freya could feel herself drifting off to sleep, the steady rhythm of his heartbeat lulling her into a drowsy state, her eyes fluttered closed and she murmured against his chest.

"Good night, Yuto"

"Night, Fae"

She smiled sleepily, burrowing herself deeper into his embrace. "Mmm... love it when you call me that"

-Morning-

Freya stirred awake, slowly opening her eyes to the sunlight streaming into the campsite.

She let out a yawn and began to stretch, feeling her muscles protest from last night's… activities.

She looked over to Yuto, hoping he was still asleep so that she could watch him undisturbed.

She took a moment to enjoy the sight of him sleeping, the relaxed expression on his face.

She resisted the urge to reach out and run her fingers through his hair, not wanting to wake him up.

"He's cute when he's asleep, right?"

Freya looked over at Mizuki, who was awake and watching her with amusement, she blushed a little realizing that she must've been awake for a while

"Yeah, he is..." She murmurs, unable to tear her eyes away from Yuto's sleeping figure

Freya stood up slowly, stretching her arms above her head, "Mizuki how long have you been awake?"

Mizuki chuckled as she was gathering their belongings, "I tend to wake up very early, now since it's just us girls, do you have any questions you want to ask me?"

Freya couldn't help but blink at the unexpected question, a million thoughts running through her head.

She did have some questions she wanted to ask her, she nibbled on her lower lip, before finally speaking.

"Actually... yeah. There is one thing I've been wondering about"

Mizuki raises an eyebrow at Freya's hesitant tone, but she just shrugs with a grin, "Sure, go ahead. What's on your mind?"

"I... I hope you don't mind me asking, but..." she paused, trying to find the right words.

"How exactly do you feel about Yuto?"

Mizuki's eyes widened before letting out a laugh, she flew over to Freya, pinching her cheek gently, "Cute little thing aren't you"

"Who wouldn't love him, he's a man who would give up his power if it meant saving a loved one, you saw it too didn't you, how angry he can get on your behalf"

Freya's face was flushed, "I... uh... yes"

She stumbles over her words, feeling a little flustered.

Yuto let out a chuckle, unable to hold in his laughter any longer, "Mizuki, you shouldn't tease Freya too much"

Mizuki just grins, his eyes sparkling with mischief.

"Oh, but it's so fun seeing her stumble over her words like this. Reminds me of a timid little kitten, can't you see how flushed she is, I mean it is cute"

Freya glared at the both of them feeling mortified, as they were both enjoying her embarrassment.

"You're both assholes, you know that, right?"

Yuto pulled her into a kiss, "Yeah, but you fell for that part of me, didn't you?"

Freya instantly forgot her irritation, her knees going weak as he pressed his lips against hers, she couldn't help but melt into him, her mouth moving against his with such eagerness.

"Mmm... maybe a little..." she murmurs, when they finally break apart, her breath coming in ragged gulps.

Yuto got up, putting on his clothes, "Come now, we're almost at your homeland"

Freya blinked, needing a moment to gather her thoughts, her mind was still reeling from the kiss, but seeing Yuto putting on his trench coat brought her back to reality.

"Ah yes," She took a deep breath, trying to shake off the dizziness.

"You're right. We should keep moving"

Freya glanced over at Mizuki, who was watching them with a smirk, Freya blushed but helped pack away their things.

She couldn't help but feel a bit of anticipation, knowing that they were about to enter her homeland.

Once everything was packed and ready, they started moving again. The walk is mostly silent, the only sounds are the crunching of leaves and the occasional rustle of an animal in the underbrush.

After walking for a while, they come across a stream, the water sparkling in the sunlight.

Freya stopped for a moment, feeling a sudden sense of nostalgia wash over her.

She dipped her hands into the cool stream of water, reminiscing silently, "This is where my friends and I used to play as kids. We'd spend hours chasing each other around the forest, completely carefree…"

"Is that so?"

She nodded, a fond smile playing at the corner of her lips, "Yeah. We used to pretend we were brave warriors, fighting dragons and evil monsters. We were little brats back then"

"I remember one time we had a rock-throwing competition. We were aiming at a tree trunk, trying to see who could hit the closest to the center. My friend Tania won"

"She threw so hard, the rock embedded itself into the wood"

Freya let out a soft laugh, the memory still fresh in her mind, "We were so in awe of her that we decided she was our official warrior princess from then on, even if it was a bit childish"

"Those were some of the best days of my life, full of adventure and imagination. And now... it all feels like a distant dream..."

Her smile faded, now replaced by a sad expression as reality set back in, "Coming back here... it's bittersweet"

"Freya, I'll put an end to the monsters invading, I promise"

She looked at Yuto, a flicker of hope igniting her heart, she wanted to believe him she truly did, but the beast invading her homeland was different from mere goblins.

"Do you think so?"

Yuto chuckled, "Of course, you saw how strong I am, a mere beast cannot stop me"

Freya smiled and couldn't help but snort at that, "You have a point there," she took a deep breath, trying to push away the doubts in her mind.

["I have to believe in you, Yuto please don't let me down, I beg of you"]

She took his hand in hers, "Now come on, we're almost there"

As they walk, the forest begins to feel more and more familiar, Freya notices things that have been burned into her childhood memories, a small clearing that they used to play in

The fallen log that they used as a bridge, "We're getting close now," She mentioned quietly, feeling a mixture of excitement and apprehension building within her

Finally, after what seems like miles of walking, they reach the edge of the forest, and the sight that greets them takes her breath away.

Freya's homeland, which used to be so vibrant and lively, now lay in ruin.

Homes that were once full of life, are now burnt husk, the earth was scorched and blackened.

She felt a rush of emotions washing over her, as she stared at the devastation in front of them.

Disbelief, shock, anger, despair... it all crashes down on her at once

"No..." She whispers, her voice barely audible

"This... this can't be real…"

"It's not over," Yuto said with anger.

Freya looked over at Yuto, his words stinging as they brought her back to reality, reminding her of the mission, "You're right," she said, her voice shaky but firm.

"It's not over yet"

They saw the hoards still invading, a massive army mixed up of creatures, from goblins to mid-ranking demons, Freya's heart sunk at the sight below them.

"They must have multiplied since I left…" The once-vast fields of flowers were overrun by monsters, and the ground was filled with blood and some bodies of fallen soldiers

"There's so many of them..." her stomach twisting into knots.

Yuto stepped up to the edge with a smirk as Mizuki transformed into a sword, "Freya, if I can wipe them out in a single hit, what's my reward?"

Freya blinked, a little taken aback by the suddenness of his question, despite the dire situation, his casual tone made her huff in irritation.

"Seriously? Do you want to bargain now? In the middle of all this?"

"Come now, it's fun to bet at times like this"

Freya rolled her eyes, a small smile forming on her lips, Yuto had shown her to be impossible, even in dire situations like this.

"Ok, fine, I concede, if you manage to wipe them all out in a single blow... I'll let you do whatever you want to me, no questions asked. Happy now?"

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Freya watched in awe at the unleashing of power, a burst of pure power and raw energy that made the ground tremble beneath their feet.

All the monsters that were invading stood no chance, they were all blown or cut up.

In the end, not even a single blood drop of theirs remained, the power displayed was both terrifying and awe-inspiring at the same time.

The field was clear, it left Freya breathless, speechless.

At the sheer level of destruction he had just created from the swing of his sword, Yuto smirked as Mizuki transformed back into a ring.

"Okay, into the bushes we go"

"Wait what, what for?"

"My reward"

Her eyes widened in understanding, and a flush of heat spread across her face, she hadn't thought he'd remember their agreement, but here he was asking for a reward.

"Right... your reward," she managed to say, her voice a little more breathless than intended.

She felt her face growing red, knowing the implications of what he meant, but before she even moved she felt a flick on her forehead.

"I'll save it for later, let's check out the place for any survivors"

She blinked, a little stunned, but quickly remembered her surroundings, the chaos, and war still far from over, "Right... survivors"

"I... I hope we find someone. Someone alive"

They made their way to the devastated remains of the city, searching for any sign of life, they checked the houses, barns, the trees, anywhere her people might've taken refuge.

But as they walked down the ruined streets, despair started to fill Freya's heart, it was a ghost town, with not a single soul to be seen.

Not a sound or sign of life

"Freya," Yuto reached for her shoulder.

She looked at Yuto, her eyes clouded with sorrow, "There's no one…" She said quietly as she started to the empty remains of a once busy city

"I'm sorry, we came too late"

Freya let out a weary sigh, feeling a heavy weight settle in her heart, "Don't blame yourself, we tried to get here in time, that's all that matters"

As Freya turned to leave she heard a whisper, she froze, her senses on alert.

‘Did I hear that correctly?’

"Yuto, you heard that, right?" She asked, looking up at him hopefully.

"Well it's not an enemy, that's for sure"

She nodded in agreement, the voice was too soft and gentle to be a monster, "Maybe… it was a survivor, someone who managed to hide!"

They looked around trying to pinpoint the location of the whisper, they checked all the ruined buildings, and yet no clues.

"Hello?" Freya called out, "Is anyone there?"

They waited in silence, they cautiously approached a barn, and every step they took filled with tension, it was the last place to check

As they reached the entrance, they paused, listening for any movement, but there was only silence, ominous and heavy.

Freya nodded, signaling to be on guard, before slowly pushing open the barn door, the sight inside made her heart feel hopeful, there in the middle of the barn, huddled a soldier.

"S-survivors? What are you doing, hurry up inside before any of the demons see you!"

His voice was weak, his words barely audible, a hint of urgency in his tone is what made them hurry over to him.

As they approached him, they saw the injury on his shoulder, his clothes were torn and bloody.

He looked at them with sunken eyes, and his face was pale and drawn with exhaustion.

Yuto kneeled to give him a grade 3 potion, he was thankful but soon got a bit agitated, "Did you too sneak out?"

He hit the floor 4 times in an odd pattern when a hidden path revealed itself, a hidden tunnel leading underground. It was dark and cramped but it seemed to be their best option.

"Who are you?" Freya asked, her curiosity piqued, "And how long have you been hiding here?"

With the help of Yuto, he got up and led them down this dark tunnel, with only a torch as its source of light.

"Well, my name is Code, a regular guard, I don't know how long I've been here, but I wasn't expecting to see anyone out here"

Code, a regular guard, who didn't look fearsome, was wounded and worn out, but seemed to be resourceful, as he managed to hide and survive this long.

"How many more of you are down here?" Freya asked

"Forgive me for asking, but you're an elf right?"

Freya nodded, a bit puzzled, "Yes, I am. Why do you ask?"

Code looked over to Yuto, "And the gentlemen next to you?"

She glanced over at Yuto, wondering where this line of questioning was going, "He's... umm... human," she answered, not sure if that was the answer Code wanted to hear.

Code stopped momentarily, "Why did you bring a human?"

Freya felt a pang of defensiveness at his question, was it really that strange for her to bring a human here, it was the request of her father, so who was he to question her?

"What do you mean?" She demanded, narrowing her eyes, "What's wrong with him being a human?"

Yuto poked her back, "Freya"

She turned her head, wondering what Yuto had to say as he interrupted Code from speaking, "Yes?"

"Why don't you tell him your status?"

"My status?" She repeated, confused as she looked back at Code, her mind racing with any rational explanation before it hit her

"You mean about me being a princess?"

"P-princess?" Code almost choked on his spit.

She could see the shock on Code's face at the revelation, it was obvious he wasn't expecting someone from the royal family to be out there.

"Yes, princess," She confirmed. "Is that a problem?"

"Your Highness, please forgive my rudeness"

Freya waved her hand, stopping her apologies, "There is no need to apologize, right now, there is no need for formalities"

"I wouldn't dare, and about your previous question, his majesty thought it would be best to escape, only a few were unlucky, and many if not all of us escaped"

Freya felt a mixture of relief and sadness wash over her, relief at those who escaped, but sadness at the loss of the soldiers who fought for their homeland

"My father, is he...?" She questions, the worry evident in her voice

"His majesty is alive, only a few cuts but he is alive"

A wave of relief washed over her, ‘Father is okay’

"Where is he now?"

"With the rest of the people, if we keep following this path, you shall see what I'm talking about"

She nodded, feeling a hopeful light ignite within, "Did you hear that Yuto!"

Yuto couldn't help but smile as he ruffed up her hair, "You seem happy"

"Of course I'm happy, my father and my people are alive, it's at least a step in reclaiming my homeland back"

Yuto planted a small kiss as the light at the end of the tunnel appeared brighter, "Let's go!"

Code steps aside as they both hurried down the tunnel, her heart pounding with anticipation, she was close to seeing her people again.