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C2 - The city and the ceremony.

C2 - The city and the ceremony.

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This is my le romance story so, there will be quite a few chapters like this one.. if you are interested in a darker story i suggest you check out Conquerors Domain. it is far darker than this one.

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===Three hours later, after Nalfaz was summoned to meet the elder Marcus.===

It was nearly mid-day now, sun was close to its peak point and the heat outside of the comfortingly cool rooms was high. All the merchants were fanning themselves as best as they could, while still trying to sell their goods.

Nalfaz was looking outside the window into the street admiring, how everything here was full of emotion and natural. Not unlike in a certain planet, that he had left. He pushed away his thoughts about that disgusting place and continued to watch the street.

But his mind was heavy.. You could say he was robbed of his freedom in his very first day of his new life.. he was even forced to take a bride. He also did something he wasnt really pleased with – he punched his future wife... now that is nothing to be proud of, at least by his old worlds morals.. damn it.. it was trying to get into his mind again.

Nalfaz sighed and took a sip of this cold tea – it was surprisingly good, while looking menacingly black. Ah, the taste.. it was so rich.. when you drink it at first you feel something like a little lemon juice.. the sourness, then comes the sweet after taste and once it is all out of your mouth – you can feel the cool feeling spreading trough your body. Yes, this was a truly good cold tea.

//knock, knock. //

--Enter.

Interested Nalfaz looked at the doors. Soon just a tiny bit smaller man entered the room.. well.. his height wasnt that big.. but his built.. it somewhat reminded Nalfaz of the Dwarfs he saw down on the street. The mans muscles were huge. It seemed like his skin would burst open, to release the muscle under it when the man moved. Finally averting his gaze from the mans muscles he looked at his face.. well it was Dwarfish... if not for those cute tiger ears on top of his head.

Nalfaz couldn't hold it looking at this man – he burst out laughing, even while knowing that this man probably could kick his ass while blinded and with one arm.

--Bwahahaha, what's with these muscles and those cute ears! Oh my sides!

The man looked at him, then grinned and replied.

--Well its better, than being so slim like a toothpick! And hey I inherited more of my father's Dwarf blood, thatn mothers tiger blood so.. Shut up!

--Haah... haha... kay, im.. haha.. almost done.. hahahahahahaha... ehem. I'm Nalfaz, so how may I help you?

--I'm Boulder...

Nalfaz burst out laughing again.. this was too much! But Boulder just ignored him and continued to speak.

--I am Kamila's cousin.. so as I was saying – pleased to meet you.

--Haha... yes, yes pleased to meet you, so what brings you to me?

--Well, since you are new to Rainbow I was thinking you might explore the city.. and its bars with me? Some mead is good for you before the wedding.

--Eh.. yeah that would be nice... so you already heard about me and Kamila?

--Yes I did, whole mansion is buzzing about it. That old tiger sure pulled a good one. I already saw uncle Darius running around the house with the biggest grin I have ever seen on his face... hes so happy get rid of that wild cat finally.

--So, even yo call her wild?

--Yeah. It's true, that she stabbed you in the chest with the families heirloom dagger?

Nalfaz opened his shirt a little bit and showed him a bright red scar right in the middle of his chest.

Boulder was wide eyed for a second, but he quickly controlled himself, though his eyebrows were still arched.

--Indeed she did... Cant wait to stab her with my own dagger.

Both men grinned at each other. The meaning was clear.. and payback was coming!

--So, if you are ready, want to go now?

--Well, sure.

Both of them left the mansion. The first step Nalfaz took out of the mansion.. his new improved senses were flooded.

He smelled the food, that merchants and cooks were selling around the street. He smelled the smoke from their fires, the tasty smell of the meat and vegetables cooking he also smelled mead – that was being sold at those same stalls.

Seeing his soon to be brothers in law(or should I write cousins in law?) expression and hearing his rumbling stomach – Boulder smiled. He showed Nalfaz to follow him and they went to one of the nearby stalls to grab a small appetizer before they went to one of the nearby bars.

Now, eating something that looked a scorpion and a rat's hybrid they continued their walk. Boulder took Nalfaz to the main square, where the gigantic wheels were spinning with the help of falling water force.

--So what do they use these wheel for?

--Hmm, if I remember correctly – they actually pump the same water that is falling on them from the underground river. This river that is flowing out of the city is feeding the surrounding forests and farmlands. If it were to dry.. well the consequences would be catastrophic. Oh, by the way – see that rainbow above the waterfall? The city is called Rainbow city because of it.

--Well, that was obvious.

--Smart ass, so interested in anything? Wanna go look at some new armors? Maybe some new potions... or some red light girls before you are chained by marriage?

--I'm not really interested in armors.. know nothing about potions and thank you I have had my share of women today already... so dont know. Maybe you could tell me about this old geezer, that runs the Tiger clan?

--Gramps? Sure, that's no secret. He was one of the best fighters when he was young and he also was practicing arcane arts. Well he was a bit too confident with himself so he ended casting some kind of body strengthening magic, that made him weak as a simple peasant, bu there was another side of that magic.. his arcane powers nearly tripled in strength. And that basically it.

--Thats it? I expected something grand actually. Oh well.

--Yeah, other than being insanely powerful with arcane arts hes nothing special.. So, I heard you beat four guards?

--It was a fluke.. I have this ability you see, that makes me stronger the more enemies I fight.. but I actually know nothing about combat, so this last guard of the geezer had pinned me down... I just scared him, when I activated my ability.

--Damn brother, thats one scary ability.. well learning how to fight isnt hard, the hard part is practicing all that you have learned. Well I think you should ask uncle Darius some help with that – hes the best fighter in the clan and since you are marrying his daughter I think he will gladly help you with this problem.

--Marrying daughter of the best clan's fighter... balls... I wonder, how long will I survive.

--Hahaha. Hes actually happy with you marrying her didnt I tell you I saw him running around with a smile as wide as a dragons? Hahaha.

But Nalfaz's thought were on another waves... Smile as wide as a dragons.. there were dragons.. his father in law was compared with a dragon.. oh hell... with all its devils... please freeze over.

Now, clearly a little paler Nalfaz continued to follow boulder.

They walked for the next ten minutes while talking about some small manly stuff.. like girl chests and buts...

Boulder stopped once they have reached a big building made out of bricks. The sight said “Stabbed Boar”, quite an interesting name. This tavern was located on the south part of the city.. not the cleanest part of it but, as Boulder said the one with the best mead and beer.

Inside the “Stabbed Boar” was your typical tavern – wooden floor, wooden tables, wooden chairs and even wooden mugs could be seen all around. The walls were decorated with boar heads and butts there also hung something familiar to a naked dwarfs painting... Nalfaz couldnt really say, because just looking at it made him feel like puking.

Here and there were people sitting behind the tables – drinking, telling stories and just having a good time. He sniffed the air, it was full of smoke from pipes, that many of the people inside were smoking, also it contained the smell of beer and mead.

There was a waitress elf girl running all around serving the customers. Behind the counter stood on a chair to look taller a dwarf.

--Uncle Stonebeard!

Boulder shouted unexpectedly to the Dwarf, who looked at him and a big smile appeared on his beardy face. He just waved at them to come closer and continued to serve drinks to his customers.

The closer they got to the Dwarf, the better Nalfaz could see the scars that seemed to be everywhere on the Dwarfs body. And when they were at the counter he saw, that the dwarf had only one leg, though he was balancing perfectly well, even without using his other prosthetic wooden leg.

--Ah my boy! How good it is to see you! Want the usual?

--Yeah, thanks uncle. Meed Nalfaz – hes the newest member of Tiger clan! And he going to marry that wild cat Kamila hahaha! Imagine it! She married! Bwahahaha...

Both of them burst out laughing. But Stonebeard still server Boulders drink and something for Nalfaz. Carefully he took this wooden mug and tried the strange liquor inside of it.

The moment the drink was inside of his mouth he felt as if it was containing liquid fire, he barely managed to gulp it down and it looked like a bomb exploded inside of his stomach. Seconds later his vision began to blur and he quickly took a seat, now with his eyes sparkling.

Both Boulder and Stonebeard looked at him and burst out laughing even more. But Nalfaz didnt care.. he felt so peaceful now.. and sleepy...

--Here boy, drink this.

Stonebeard gave him a new mug, taking now his empty old one out of his hands.. the Dwarf had strength! Inside this new mug was a drink as dark as nigh with a bluish tint. Nalfaz lifted this mug to his mouth, but he spilled a few drops in the process and frowned at how drunk he was now. Taking a big mouthful of the drink he swallowed. The drink in his mouth felt sweet and even cool a little, but when it hit his stomach it felt as if it froze over. Cold soberness washed over his clouded consciousness making him more and more sober with each passing second. It didnt make him fully sober, but enough that he could now again converse with people without looking drunk. He again began to listen what people were talking around.

--Aww, he didnt spit it out! Haha, strong one. Though he cant handle Dragons blaze! Bwahahaha.

--I doubt I have seen anyone apart you and father being able to handle it! Haha, but look at him now, hes so drunk hahaha... I think, Kamila will kill me.. or maybe she will praise me.. I dont know what would be worse.. hahahaha!

Boulder and Stonebeard were both laughing at him.

--Thats some.. st - ick -trong stuff.

--Haha, it sure is.. so Nalfaz was it? That old geezer forced Kamila onto you?

--Yes he did.. ick.. ick... though I think I will have fun taming her! Haha...

--Good luck with that.. my brother says shes just like her mother! And they call her mother “The unbroken cat”! Though I think Darius has if not broken her than at least cracked her! Hahaha.. get it – cracked her.. bwahahaha...

--Haha good one uncle.. yes.. Aunt Melianna sure is a cat hahaha...

Nalfaz just sighed hearing them... yeah life isn't going to be easy for him. They spent all the remaining day there in the “Stabbed Boar”, talking about various stuff. Nalfaz actually learned a lot.

He want the only one that got a second chance in this world, there usually were one or two people who came to this world over a year. And this city wasnt the only one that they could come to. Next he learned that while the Tiger clan was quite influential inside the city, it wasnt the only one such a clan here. There were two more very influential clans – the Elven clan “Great Green” and the “Legion” a clan made out of many different races, that all have united for one common goal – control of the city.

He had also heard some gossip about a dungeon being found here and there.. About bandits having made a hideout for themselves here and there too... About one country fighting one another, and about a patrol squad, that lost it's sergeant to a forest monster, that came out of nowhere. Nalfaz heard many things some true, some probably not.. some worth listening, some not really. But his understanding of this world grew slowly.

--Oi! Nalfaz, you still with us, or was the drinks too much for you?

--Heh, you wont take me down so easily! Im still here.. barely... hahaha...

All three of them laughed a little. It was time for him and Boulder to head back to the mansion. After all... it was his big night now, wasnt it?

Nalfaz was actually surprised when they left the “Stabbed Bear” - the sun was already setting, and only a small part of it was still shining. They both went home. Nalfaz's senses were clouded, everything seemed like a dream and he was afraid.. afraid to wake up.. afraid, that he might actually be just sleeping. But he didnt wake up, at least not yet – they walked past the crowd of people that has poured into the streets at evening to their destination – the Tiger clan mansion.

The streets at evening were full of new people – full with jokers and actors, with tricksters and gamblers. Many new food stalls have appeared, but some merchants were packing their goods... shady characters began to appear too – in dark alleys and not only in them. Here and there someone would shout angrily, as they noticed that their coin purse is gone. The guards couldnt help them all, there were just too few of them.

Many men had their gazes fixed upon the dancing girls, that went out to work on the streets. Even more of them were slapped by their wifes.

This was the night life of the “Rainbow” city.

As they got back to the mansion a few servants came to ask if they needed anything, one of them went to greet Nalfaz.

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--Sir Nalfaz, the elder wishes to see you.

--Very well, take me to him.

--Yes sir, please follow me.

And so he did. This mansion was a maze – corner after a corner, stairs after stairs going up and down to the left and to the right. You could easily get lost here – it was a true labyrinth.

When they finally were in front of the now familiar door to the elders hall, the servant bowed to Nalfaz and left. He took a deep breath and opened the doors into the room. There, the elder was sitting on his decorated throne, just like before – smiling and drinking some tea. The elder took a sip of his tea and showed Nalfaz to sit I front of him. So he did.

--Well, how was the city?

--It is different and amazing at the same time.

--Are you pleased with your choice to come into our world?

--I am. Was there something specific, that you had to call me here?

--There was. I have called for the best healer, to get Kamila into shape. Shes now fully healed and rested, I have decided that you two will have our marriage ceremony tonight.

--Arent you rushing things a little too much? We dont know each other, we dont love each other.. she stabbed me for gods sake.

--And you punched her so bad, that she needed a magician, to heal her thorn insides. About love.. well that will come with time and children, or maybe it wont. But I care only about the clan's future. Kamila does too, she will understand if not now, then later. The clan will always come first.

Nalfaz just sat there silent, stabbing daggers with his eyes at the old geezer.

--Now, there is something else I have called you for this beautiful evening. I wanted to talk about Kamila – she is a spoiled girl, but we all love her deeply. You shouldnt hit her anymore, this was one and only time. Are we clear?

--Crystal.

What else was he supposed to answer? He thought he would freeze over from the geezers gaze. A small shiver ran trough his back.

--Oh, before you go I have a small task for your own sake – you will be going to this low level dungeon, once your honey moon is over. After all your new clan branch will need some funds to start. See you later, at the ceremony.

Should he feel good or bad now? He, who has practically no combat skills will be sent to a dungeon in a months time. Truly great news... NOT! Ah damn.. he will really have to ask for help from his soon to be father in law – Darius. This day was just getting better, and better.

A servant came to get him. The servant took him to the baths, where he could relax inside a huge warm bath, he was able to swim inside of it. Next followed a massage done by the servant himself. Nalfaz was cautious at first, but it just felt too good, so he soon relaxed and enjoyed himself... well if there are some cons, there have to be some pros too right?

With all the procedures done, all clean and smelling like flowers he was escorted to his room. There he was told to get a few hours of sleep, as the ceremony can take some time. But sleep didnt came to him. He was lying there on the bed, thinking about many things, about the future, that was yet to come and about how crazy was this reality. About how lucky or maybe unlucky he was.

When it was dark outside and the city was slowly becoming more and more silent a servant came to get him. Nalfaz had already dressed with the clothes, that were left int the room for him. The were strange, probably ceremonial clothes. They at best resembled Chinese traditional clothes back from his previous world.. damn it was coming into his head again.

The servant lead him trough this maze of a mansion into a small back yard. Here was a big table and an altar prepared. Kamila was nowhere to be seen yet. But many people with tiger ears were gathered here. One woman looked extremely like Kamila... probably her mother Nalfaz wondered. He was lead to the altar, not being able to speak with other people, he was told to wait there.

The woman he noticed earlier approached him.

--So you are Nalfaz?

--Yes madame. I am and you?

--Oh, how rude... I am Kamilas mother – Melianna.

She then got closer to him and whispered into his ear.

--Hit my daughter again and I will make minced meat out of you. Drill that into that thick skull of yours, for your own sake.

--Oh, so you are the rumored “Unbroken Cat”, I wonder if your daughter will be as tough as you.

--Dont you dare, or even hell will look like vacation to you.

--I have been in hell, and it is far worse than you think.

She went back from him to her place still eyeing him menacingly after their short whisper exchange. By the way what is wrong with these people wanting to whisper all the time..

People stopped to murmur. And began making way to Kamila and probably her father – a man that was taking her to the altar where Nalfaz was standing. He gulped not even feeling it.. she was gorgeous. Golden and red colored dress was on her looking as perfectly as possible. This dress made her alluring figure even more eye catching. Her cute tiger ears were standing and reacting to every sound – indicating, that she was nervous. The man who was taking on the other hand looked relaxed and at least pleased if not overjoyed. He was very well built. As muscular as Boulder, but taller a lot taller at least 2.20meters tall. And his smile was wide, wider than any Nalfaz has ever seen. If Boulder said the truth, only a dragons smile could rival this mans.

They slowly walked to the altar, where Nalfaz was waiting, there the man gave Kamila's hand to him. He smirked at him and turned around, walking away almost jumping. Both Nalfaz and Kamila looked at the man leaving. As soon as the man reached lady from before he stood by her side and from the look of the yelp she let out he was a mischievous one. That was confirmed by the cheeks of the lady, that now were burning bright red.

They heard a cough, from behind them. Turning around they saw the elder and another man both in ceremonial clothes.

--Today, this beautiful night we all have gathered here to join these two young people in the sacred bond of marriage. Our god, the god of gods – Jud blesses these two people. Now, do you Nalfaz take this woman Kamila as your wife?

Cold sweat began to pour down his back... he thought maybe he should run, but for a moment he felt as if an icicle stabbed into his hearth from the elders look. So he quickly responded.

--Yes I do. I take Kamila as my wife.

Nodding the elder stopped his cold glare and began to look at Kamila. The priest continued.

--Do you Kamila of the Tiger clan take this man – Nalfaz as your husband?

She too took a moment of time before answering, but from the gaze of the elder it was clear, that she received that cold icicle of a gaze from the elder.

--I do.

Simple and clear answer. With that Nalfaz thought, they have became a wife and a husband... but it was not over yet.

--Wife, you can now taste your husband.

She grinned like a true tiger and took a step closer to him, she put her face in front of his face, and then lowered them to his neck. He felt sharp pain there, as she bit him. Strongly, deeply and with passion. But he didnt wince or make a grimace, he just embraced her... somehow this felt natural. This action of hers lasted no more than half a minute, the crowd was deathly silent. She finally let go of his neck and leaned back, while still I his arms. Her mouth now covered with his blood. Somehow the look in her eyes made him feel uneasy – something inside of him was stirring as if waking up from long and deep slumber.

--Husband now you can taste the wife.

He didnt know, what to do.. should he bite her in the neck, or what. Hoping that he was right and it just meant to draw some blood, he took her right hand and bit her index finger, while looking into her eyes. Her look wasnt that furious one, he had seen before it was more of a pleased one – the one, that approved.

Nalfaz could also hear some faint murmurs coming from the crown of his new relatives. He was able to make out some words.

--Oh, so passionate!

--Yes yes, look how gentle he is.. did he rally punch her?

--She bit him so deep, look at all the blood on the floor.. does she want to kill him?

And many more he heard. But now, as if strange magic taking effect only she was in his eyes.

The priest continued the ceremony.

--I now proclaim you a family under the god of god's Jud!

Now, everyone in this small back yard cheered for the newly-weds. And the feast began. They drank, they ate.. Toasts were said, mugs were broken.. and mead with bear were flowing freely.

Nalfaz felt strange, he was still holding the hand of his now wife Kamila, not letting it go. After some time it was time to dance. The people hired to play over the night began to play a slow and hearth warming tune. One after another pairs of guests began to dance. It was time for them to dance too.

Kamila tugged on his sleeve and as he turned to look at what did she need – she said to him she wants to dance. And so they danced.

They got to the dancing floor, that was prepared beforehand. He took her closely to himself and they began. It was a slow and emotional dance, they were two people were different from one another, but now joined in a sacred ritual of marriage.

Nalfaz found himself looking into those deep green eyes of Kamila, he was unable to avert his gaze away from her – this strange feeling he felt back during the ceremony still present – stronger than ever.

It was a strange feeling – it seemed like all gravity has disappeared from this world, it felt like the gravity was coming not from the ground, but from her. She was his planet and he was her moon orbiting her. Being there just for her. He didnt know, how she felt.. but he hoped she felt the same.

The guests began to slowly leave, it was too time for them both to go to their room. Kamila guided him trough the maze that was called the mansion into their room.

Inside the room, the light was dimmed on purpose to create a romantic setting, there were hearth shaped pillows on the bed, all in red color together with the covers, while the blankets were snow white. There were some candles here and there setting the mood even more.

They both looked shyly away. Nalfaz was a virgin even in his old world.. this was new to him.. and apparently to Kamila too. But she made the first step.

She walked in front of him, with her back turned at him.

--Could you unbutton my dress?

He didnt say anything, but with his a little shaking hands began to unbutton the dress... she smelt good... he now saw her smooth skin... she was all his, he felt his junior rise for the action. Kamila's hand wondered off to his junior, feeling him trough his pants.

He burrowed his head in her hair smelling them, then kissed her neck and whispered.

--Sorry...

He couldnt control himself anymore.. the time for control was long gone. He ripped the dress off of her and threw her on the bed. Then he ripped his own clothes and jumped after her. She giggled at him back in the bed. Then the kissing game began. He was slowly going lower with each kiss, to her sweet spot. She let out a cute yelp as he reached it. Their love game continued. He used all the tips and tricks from his old world.

She was hugging his face with her thighs.. his tongue was reaching so deep inside of her, where even she herself hasnt reached ever before. She wriggled on the bed out of pleasure, grasping for air because of his advances. She hasnt felt this good ever before. Finally he took his tongue out, now just softly kissing her crack, he lifted himself up and moved higher. He began to kiss her lips and she returned his kisses. His member began to look for her crack and she guided it with her own hand. It easily slipped into her now lubricated crack and he trusted deep into her. Making her let out a quiet scream of pain and surprise as her hymen was torn. A small amount of her blood flowed from her onto the white bead sheets staining them. But she just embraced him more tightly.

He began to slowly move, softly and easily not to cause her pain. He was gentle... but he was gaining speed. He had just graduated from being a virgin and control of such a degree wasnt easy for him.. he just wanted to pound her soft flesh, that was sucking him deeper and deeper inside of her. He was accelerating.

Not knowing what to do Kamila bit his fox ear out of pleasure... a bad move. He couldnt hold it any more – he went wild. Beast like growls escaped his mouth as she bit his ear and he lost all control. He was now pounding her soft crack like there was no tomorrow. And she just moaned in pleasure while being taken like this, giving in to her base instincts.

This night of theirs was long, full of pleasure and tiring.

When the rays of the dawn fell over the city – Kamila was sleeping on the chest of Nalfaz. A small beam of light fell on her face – waking her up. She moved and in turn woke up Nalfaz.

He lifted his head and looked at her beautiful eyes, with his own golden ones. A small mutual smile appeared on their faces.

--Morning Kamila.

--Morning Nalfaz.

--We should get up.. everyone will be waking soon, we will have to be present too I assume?

--We will have.. but we have a small problem...

--What would that be?

--I dont think I can get up~~ after what you did to me tonight my legs dont listen to me.~~

--Oh, then would you like me to carry you my cute wife?

--Mmm, such a tempting idea.

They stayed there lying like that for a while longer.

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