Rath & Kharl
�Awake Rath?�
�Yeah.� I whispered, looking around.
I knew where I was now. Safe, safe from them. I had always put on a face for them, pretended to like them but now I was where I belonged. A surprisingly gentle hand brushed down my cheek. I looked over to see Kharl and reached up to make sure he was real. Ok, so sometimes even illusions felt real and if this one was then it felt just as real.
�Good.� He looked away as Sinistora and Garfakcy walked in.
I narrowed my eyes. Tenderness wasn�t always one of Kharl�s strong points but when he did show it, sometimes it lead to something more. Of course there had to be an interruption. The little human walked over and I glared down at him.
�What do you want?� I snapped. I wasn�t in the best of moods, I wanted to kill those damn dragons that had held me under their control, kept me like a puppet, but Kharl had other ideas. Garfakcy glared at me, �What?�
Kharl didn�t take his eyes off me. I flopped back in bed; the only thing covering me was the blanket, �Is there something you need Garfakcy?� Kharl asked softly.
�Not really.� He shrugged, �Just wanted to see what was going on. What�s wrong with him? He looks like he wants to kill me.�
�That would be because I do.� I growled.
He blinked in response, �Ok, I�m leaving now.� He said, turning on his heels. Sinistora looked from him back to us before following after Garfakcy.
I sighed and draped an arm over my face, �I�m happy he�s gone, he was beginning to get on my nerves.�
Kharl laughed and grasped the back of my neck, pulling me up. I blinked in shock as his lips gently pressed against mine. I wasn�t exactly expecting that but it wasn�t at all unpleasant. His free hand trailed softly down my throat, my shoulder, my side. I closed my eyes and sank against him. Slowly I reached up and grasped his shoulder, grabbing the cloth in my hand. His tongue flicked against my lips, urging me to open for him. His hand pressed against my back, my bare back. Slowly I opened my mouth, allowed his tongue to meet mine.
�That�s my sweet little youkai.� He whispered, pulling back slightly.
Gently his hands wound through my hair and pulled back gently. Softly he kissed down my throat and I gasped. Now this was nice, I could most definitely get used to this. He nipped down on my shoulder and I arched back.
�Kharl.� I whispered and he smiled.
His hands trailed down my throat and he slowly circled one nipple then the other. Gently he worked his way down my throat, pressing me to my back and straddling my lap. I looked down to watch as his tongue flicked out and the tip brushed against one nipple. I threw my head back and moaned softly. He bit down and I groaned deep in my throat. Slowly he rasped his tongue over it and I tossed my head from side to side. Kissing over to the other side he did the same to the other.
�There, that�s good.� He purred, biting down. My eyes snapped open and he pulled gently. He ran his tongue roughly over it, �Did they ever do this for you?� He asked, referring to the Dragon Tribe. I shook my head, �Thought not.�
His hands trailed down my sides to rest on my hips, pushing the blanket out of the way, �Kharl, what are you do-?� I started but was cut off as he laid a soft kiss upon the tip of my erection.
�Hush Rath. Don�t say anything.� He ordered softly.
I nodded and he went to work, tasting me slowly. I panted for breath as he chuckled darkly. As he continued his work my mind began to wander into a sea of pleasure. I couldn�t think anymore, it was nice, I didn�t have to worry about my ex-comrades, didn�t have to worry about Rune and Thatz coming to try to kill me. I didn�t have to worry about anything. I felt my fingers wind through his hair and I pulled him up. Hungrily I pressed my lips against his. When he pulled away he pressed a finger to my lips. Slowly he began to remove his perfectly tailored clothing.
�You know Rath, you should have realized you were their puppet sooner.� He whispered as I watched him strip. I nodded in agreement, �You could have had this sooner.� I nodded again, not being able to speak as I watched his perfect body slowly revealed to me. He smiled and ran his hands down my body, �Are you ready Rath?� He asked softly, running his fingertips over every piece of flesh he could touch. I nodded and he smiled, �Good.� He whispered, nibbling on my ear.
I closed my eyes and waited. I knew what he had asked and I wanted it. Without a word he began to press into me. I cringed, it hurt but I told myself that the end result would be well worth it. I bit my lip hard and felt his tongue lap away a trickle of blood. His lips sealed around mine and he swallowed my cry of pain. He sat there for a moment then pulled out and shoved back in. As he began to move the pain quickly turned to pleasure. He rolled my nipples between his fingers. I arched up, letting out a cry of delight.
�Kharl!� I screamed his name, �Mmm, ahhh, more!� I demanded.
�Yes, that�s what I want to hear.� He whispered, bending over me and pulling on my ear.
I moaned deep in my throat and wrapped my arms around him, holding him close. He ran his hands down my sides, holding me in place. Softly he kissed me before recklessly plunging his tongue deep into my mouth and down my throat. I groaned around it, wrapping my legs around his waist. He pressed into me harder and I moaned deeply. He pressed his forehead against mine and reached between us, wrapping his nimble fingers around my erection.
I let out a wail of pleasure, �Is that right?� He purred, �Come now Rath, don�t hold back on me.�
I screamed his name over and over again; it was the only word I could find through the haze of pleasure. I arched back with a scream and came, bringing him to his completion. He cried out in ecstasy before collapsing against me. Softly he kissed down my throat.
�Kharl.� I whispered, running my fingers through his hair.
He paused between kisses, �Yes Rath?�
�When can I kill them?� I asked softly.
�Soon Rath. Be patient. One step at a time.� He paused, �One body at a time.� He said with a smile, �One knight then the next.� He whispered in my ear, �Take it slow and easy.�
****
I strolled into Kharl�s lab, sword slung over my shoulder. I had cleaned it off after my little dragon slaughter session. I showed as much zeal killing them as I had killing youkai before I had realized I was their puppet. Garfakcy was perched atop a table and Kharl immediately turned to face me.
�Rath.� He smiled, �And who did you manage to draw out this time?�
I grinned, �Oh, no one important.� I said with a yawn. Garfakcy glared at me. He didn�t seem pleased since I had shown up, �Oh, lay off it Garfakcy. Just because he doesn�t see you the same way he sees me doesn�t mean we can�t get along.� I said with a wicked smile.
He narrowed his eyes, �I�ll just leave you two alone. That�s what you want, isn�t it?� He asked, hopping off the table.
Kharl looked over at him, �Garfakcy, there�s something I need you to do. I�ll talk with you about it later.� He smiled, seemed happy that Kharl had given him some attention while I was in the room. Once he was gone he turned back to me, �So who is it that you killed?�
I laid my sword on the table, �No one important, Kitchel. She was getting on my nerves. I really wanted to destroy someone else but she was there and I wanted to kill something. Not much of a challenge.� I said, licking the blood from my fingers.
�Who are you going after next?� He asked, running his hands over my face.
�Hmmm, well, since Cesia won�t come over to our way of things I was thinking maybe her.� I said with a smile, �But then again I should hold off for a bit, I need to get rid of a few of the others first. I can�t just go in there and say, let me see Cesia so I can kill her. That won�t work.� I whispered, running my fingers through his hair.
�You�re right, it won�t. There�s always Kai-Stern.� He whispered, his lips brushing against mine.
I smiled and pressed my lips hard against his, �I like how you�re thinking.�
�You�re bloody.� He whispered, stripping off my shirt, �What did you do, torture her first?�
I smiled, �What do you think?�
He laughed, �Yes, you did.� He purred, running his hands down my sides, �You�re perfect.� He whispered, �You were made perfectly.� He pulled my pants off, leaving me naked before his gaze. He looked me over and smiled, �Perfect.� He pushed me back into a chair.
I gasped as he dropped down in front of me and nipped at one of my nipples. I squeezed my eyes shut and grasped the arms of the chair tightly. Slowly he rasped his tongue over my nipple, leaving me panting for breath.
�Oh, poor Rath, do you want something?� He asked with a smile. I nodded, �What do you want?�
�Kharl, please, I need it.� I whispered as he trailed his fingers over my erection.
He flicked his tongue out to taste me, �Oh? Do you?� I nodded, �Hmmm, very well Rath.� He whispered, standing up, �Get up.� He said as he began to strip. Slowly I got to my feet, �Turn around.� He ordered, running a hand down my face.
I complied, resting my hands on the arms of the chair. He ran his hands down my sides, stroking me softly. He kissed across the back of my throat and held my hips still. Slowly he slid inside as he left a trail of fire across the back of my shoulders. He moved within me, his hands sliding up and down my back. His fingers wound through my hair and he pressed his chest to my back, nibbling at the base of my neck. I felt his fingertips gently move over my sides, trail around front and rake over my nipples.
�Rath, I want you to kill Shyrendora.� He whispered, nibbling on my ear.
I nodded, �Of course.� I whispered before my voice gave way to a low moan, �Anything.� He wrapped his hand around my erection and began to move in time with his thrusts. I threw my head back, �More.� I growled, �Please.�
�Anything.� He replied, shoving into me with more force.
I cried out loudly and pressed back against him. I arched back and let out a shout of pleasure before collapsing. He held me up as I felt him spill into me. Easily he lowered us to the floor, spooning against me and running his fingers tenderly through my hair. I sighed in contentment and closed my eyes.
�Kharl,� I whispered, �you�re warm.�
He laughed and nibbled on my ear, �So are you.� He replied, �Get some sleep.� He whispered, �You deserve it.�
�Why do you want me to kill Shyrendora?� I asked softly.
He laid a soft kiss on my shoulder, �Because.� He shrugged, �Perhaps it would be more of a challenge for one of your power.�
I smiled, �A challenge would be nice but wouldn�t the Dragon Lord himself be a better challenge? Then again I need to get rid of his little protectors first.�
�Just sleep.� He purred.
****
Of course Shyrendora and Shydeman were still weary around me. For one I was an ex-Dragon Knight. They didn�t actually believe that I had left them. Then there was the matter of me being with Kharl. I think they would have rather had me completely on their side instead of a sometime ally. I personally had nothing really against Nadil but Kharl asked me to kill Shyrendora so I was going to.
I walked over to the two demons, they were apparently strategizing but who knows what they were really up to, �I need to speak with Shyrendora.� I said calmly.
They looked over at me, wondering what I was doing here. Without a word she got up and together we walked out, �What is it Rath?� She asked, narrowing her eyes.
I smiled, �Oh, nothing much, I really want a challenge.� I laughed, �And I think you�ll do nicely.� I said, drawing my blade.
She glared at me, �What is the meaning of this?�
�I already told you, I want a challenge.�
�I knew you weren�t to be trusted.� She growled before beginning to cast a spell.
I sighed, �Shyrendora, you�re too much, you�re just making things too easy on me.� I said, swinging my blade.
Blood. The rich crimson that flowed from her body made me smile until I felt something go through my shoulder. I narrowed my eyes. Shyrendora was dead how could she have hurt me? Shydeman. I turned around, feeling the blood flow from my shoulder.
�I didn�t come to kill you Shydeman.� I stated calmly, �In fact, I don�t want to. I just came to kill her.� I said, looking down at the thoroughly broken form on the ground.
�Why did you?� He asked, looking over at her coldly.
I half smiled, �Kharl asked me to.� I said simply, �So I did. Simple enough, isn�t it?�
He sighed, �Go, get out of here Rath.� He paused, �If you can bring me Nadil�s head I might forgive what you have done.� He stated.
I lapped the blood from my fingers before walking away, �I�ll see you Shydeman.�
I started back home without a second look back, �Rath, open your eyes.� A familiar voice said from behind me, �Look what you�re doing.�
I closed my eyes for a moment, �Kai-Stern.� I smiled, �What do you want?�
�To talk.� He said as I slowly turned to face him.
He didn�t have his sword drawn, didn�t appear threatening but he was a member of the Dragon Tribe and an officer at that, �And what is it you want to talk about Kai-Stern. You do realize that I will kill you, there�s nothing that�s going to stop me from doing that so I�ll let you talk, it just delays the inevitable.�
�I want to know why. I want to know why you left the Dragon Tribe.�
I laughed, �Why? You should know why. I was your puppet, your toy. That�s a good enough reason for me. You used me.�
�What do you think the youkai are doing? Do you think they�re not using you?�
I sighed, �They may be using my desire to kill the Dragon Tribe but I�m not doing this for them, I�m doing it for me. I killed Kitchel because I wanted to; I killed Shyrendora because I was asked to. She wasn�t much of a challenge, will you be a challenge?� I asked with a smile, �Or will you be weak and easy to destroy.�
�I�m not going to fight you Rath. You�re making a big mistake. I�ll leave you to think about what you�re doing.� He said before beginning to walk away.
�Are you a coward Kai-Stern or are you just afraid of death?�
He stopped and looked over his shoulder, �Neither, I just don�t want to fight you Rath, you�re not yourself.� He said before leaving.
I shook my head, �You are a fool Kai-Stern.� I said before continuing home.
I walked inside; my mood had been ruined thanks to Kai-Stern. Why did I just let him go like that? Perhaps it was to prolong his suffering. To watch as his friends and companions are killed by my hand. I smiled as another thought came to mind. I would have to talk to Kharl about it though.
�Rath, you�re back quickly. Didn�t go hunting for anyone else?� Kharl asked. He as doing something I wasn�t quite sure what though.
I sighed, �No, I just took care of Shyrendora but I did run into Kai-Stern.� I said softly.
�Oh? You seem upset, I take it you didn�t kill him.� He said before turning to look at me, �You�re hurt.� He said, looking at the wound in my shoulder.
�It�s nothing, really.� I said.
�Nonsense!� He replied, removing my shirt. I cringed as the cloth stuck to my wound, �Rath, did Shyrendora do this?�
I shook my head, �No, Shydeman did. I didn�t kill him though, I just left.�
Gently he began to treat my wound, �Why didn�t you kill Kai-Stern?�
�So he could suffer but I think that I have a better idea.� I smiled.
He scowled, �What?� He asked, bandaging the wound.
�What would happen if we made him into a youkai?�
He raised an eyebrow, �You want him to join us? Why? What�s so special about him?�
�I don�t know. I think he would make a good youkai.�
Kharl sighed, �You feel for him. You don�t want to kill him.� He paused, �I�ll think about it Rath. I don�t know if I want to share you.� I sighed; he had seen what I couldn�t say. Softly he kissed me, �You need to heal.�
Without a word I lunged up and pressed my lips hard against his. He grasped the back of my neck and returned the kiss, running his tongue against my lips. I opened to him, running my fingers through his hair. He pulled away first, pressing his forehead against mine.
�Do you want him to get between us?�
I smiled, �He won�t.� I whispered, �He won�t get between us. He can play the role of a puppet for a change.�
He laughed, �That can be arranged.� My smile grew, �Now rest. You need to heal. You can�t abduct Kai-Stern if you�re injured.�
�What if I make him come to me?� I asked, lying down in bed.
He smiled, �That would work as well.� He paused, �But that�s up to you. Either way you still need to rest. I�m not going to have you running around wounded.�
****
I had just gotten back from killing a few of the Dragon Officers and collecting Kai-Stern. He was with Kharl now, being transformed. I was looking forward to seeing him in the role I had played for so long.
�Rath, why did you bring him here? Why didn�t you just kill him?� Garfakcy asked as I stripped off my bloody shirt.
I smiled, �Because he�s going to be joining us.�
�Why does he get to be a youkai?� He asked.
�Because I want him to be the puppet.�
�So just because you want him to be, Kharl�s turning him into one? That�s unfair!�
I sighed, �Garfakcy, life isn�t always fair. Just look what I had to go through, was that fair? No, it wasn�t.�
�But I�ve wanted to be a youkai for a long time. Why won�t he make me one?�
I shrugged, �I can�t answer that.�
We sat in silence; I cleaned my blade, getting rid of the Dragon Clan�s blood that covered it. After I had finished with my blade and laid it aside Kharl walked in. I looked over at him and smiled.
�Come here Rath.� He whispered. I got up and walked over to him. Softly he kissed me, his lips brushing against mine. He pulled back and smiled, �It�s going well.� He whispered, �Tomorrow Kai-Stern will be a youkai.�
I smiled and kissed him deeply, �Kharl.� I whispered, pressing my forehead against his, �Mmm, I want you to take me.�
He smiled, �I can do that Rath.� He whispered, brushing a hand down my face.
Slowly he kissed down my throat, brushing his lips across my shoulders. Easily he stripped off my pants. Biting my shoulder he quickly undid the opening on his pants and shoved inside of me. I threw my head back and let out a cry of pleasure. Carefully he maneuvered us so that I was on my back. Easily he began to thrust into me. I moaned loudly, enjoying the way he felt inside me.
�Kharl.� I moaned, �Mmm, you know I�ll never give this up.�
He smiled, �Good, because I won�t give you up.� He growled.
I wrapped my arms around his shoulders and held him close, wrapping my legs around his waist. He pressed into me with more force, his mouth swallowing every cry of pleasure I uttered. He kissed me as he thrust deeper into me. Digging my nails into his shoulders I arched up and came. It wasn�t long before he spilled his essence inside of me and collapsed against me. I breathed deeply and rubbed my cheek against his shoulder.
�That was nice.� I whispered.
He smiled, �Tomorrow we�ll have a new toy to play with.� He purred.
I nodded and curled against him, �Yes, tomorrow.�
****
I awoke bright and early, stretching and sitting up. Rubbing my eyes, I looked around. Of course Kharl wasn�t there, he never was when I woke up, had too much other stuff to do. Carefully I got out of bed, stretching when I got to my feet. Pulling on a pair of pants and a loose shirt I went looking for Kharl. I found him checking on an unconscious Kai-Stern. Without a sound I walked behind him and wrapped my arms around his waist, resting my head on his shoulder.
Gently he stroked my hair, �Good morning Rath.� He said before turning to face me, �I trust you slept well.�
I smiled, �Yes.� I looked over his shoulder at Kai-Stern, �How is he?�
�Fine, he�ll wake up soon.� He smiled, �And then we can play with him.�
I smiled, �I�m looking forward to it.� I said before letting him go and walking over to where Kai-Stern slept. Gently I brushed a hand through his hair.
�Well, what do you think?� He asked, kissing the back of my throat.
I smiled, �Perfect. He�ll take orders well?�
�Of course. Would I give him power if he couldn�t obey?�
�No, you wouldn�t.� I paused, �When will he wake up?�
�Soon.�
I smiled in anticipation. Slowly he opened his eyes, �Good morning.� I said with a wicked smile.
�Morning.� He replied.
I looked over at Kharl, �Can I play?�
He smiled, �As long as I get to play with you.�
Without another word I lowered my lips to his. Softly I kissed him. He looked startled at first but quickly returned it. I kissed him again, deeper this time, plunging my tongue into his mouth. Kharl�s hands trailed down my back before going back up, pushing my shirt out of the way. His touch made me break away from Kai-Stern and arch up. Kai-Stern�s hands hesitantly came up and brushed through my hair. I sank down and ran my lips down his throat. He threw his head back and I felt Kharl�s hands find their mark, raking lightly over my nipples. I groaned deep in my throat as I bit down on one of Kai-Stern�s nipples. He arched up, grabbing the bedding tightly in his hands. I wanted to take him, feel my length inside of his tight opening. Without a word I flipped him onto his stomach. He gasped in surprise but didn�t resist. As Kai-Stern continued tormenting me I shoved my first two fingers into his mouth. He sucked on them willingly, wetting them so I could use them to penetrate him.
�Do you want it Kai-Stern?� I whispered, laving his ear with my tongue.
�Yes.� He moaned, �Please Rath, do it to me.� He begged.
I smiled. Kharl had done an excellent job, �Alright Kai-Stern, I will. I�ll do it to you.� I growled before shoving my fingers into him.
A groan of pleasure/pain escaped his lips as I began to torment him from the inside out. I didn�t realize it, but Kharl had removed my shirt and undone my pants, sliding them down so I was open to him. His hands slid down my back. Slipping my fingers out I prepared to enter him. As I pressed against his opening Kharl shoved into me, forcing me into Kai-Stern. I moaned loudly at Kai-Stern�s tightness and the feeling of Kharl within me. Every time he pulled back I did as well. When he shoved in he pressed me into Kai-Stern. My hands gripped his hips tightly, leaving imprints in his sides, my nails dug into his sides. Trails of crimson flowed from the tiny wounds and Kai-Stern cried out in pleasure. With one final thrust Kharl spilled into me. His release brought me to my completion and Kai-Stern followed suit. We collapsed against each other, Kai-Stern trapped beneath us.
I smiled, �Mmm, thank you Kai-Stern, Kharl.� I whispered, �That was wonderful.�
