The Third Floor

"This place is fantastic." It was the only word Kaito could rightly use to describe the interior of the "treehouse". Everything was made of wood in a rather large space with multiple floors which extended upwards. The bottom floor reminded Kaito of a living area, a lounge of sorts where people could relax and rest their heels.

There was furniture of all types, chairs, couches, tables and even several coat hangers. Near the entrance there was a small rack for arranging shoes if one felt so inclined. A large red and gold trim carpet covered the majority of the floor as well.

"Wow. Artemis...this is nice!" Sylvia remarked as she stepped further into the structure. Although there were no windows the room was well lit. After closer examination, Kaito realized this was due to several crystals adorning the wall every two meters or so (6ft). These crystals contained sunlight and were a popular item in this strange new world, because of this they were appropriately named 'Sun Crystals���.

"This is...quite cozy.." Fuu said as he too stepped into the center of the room and took in the sights. The decor was quite appealing as well. Paintings, vases -- some complete with plant life, it seemed as if someone had spared no expense creating a living space inside this massive tree.

"I wonder just how far up it goes?" Fuu asked as he glanced towards the spiraling staircase which led upwards to the next floor.

"No clue. I only explored up until the third floor. Anything beyond was locked up tight." Artemis said in response.

"Three floors? This is...wow." Kaito felt lost for words. He never thought the inside of a tree could be so...comfortable.

The party of four spent a good deal of time exploring for the first hour or so. They were like small children taking in all of the sights, touching and fingering each piece within the spaces as if they were oddities.

The second floor turned out to be a cafeteria / food pantry. There were even non perishable foods stored away in jars. Several circular and rectangular shaped tables to enjoy meals and just as many seats.

"Now, for the best part of this place -- in my humble opinion!" Artemis said as she led the party upwards to the third floor.

"Beds!" Kaito's jaw nearly dropped the moment he saw a row of comfortable looking beds lined against the far wall. Unlike the other rooms within the structure, this one had a square shape like a traditional room.

Kaito couldn't resist the urge to dash towards a bed and fall onto it.

*Usually I sleep on straw piles!* Kaito mused inwardly as he melted into the soft folds of the bed.

"Are these made with actual down and feathers? So...firm but so soft.." Kaito lovingly fingered the bedspread even as he rubbed his face against the fabric.

The other adventurers seemed less surprised, Kaito assumed it was because they were "proper" adventurers. Ones who didn't have to scrape by for money to eat and a place to stay. Fuu had even acquired a small home in the adventurer's district of the settlement. Such a feat seemed well beyond Kaito, he could only dream which is why finding not one but several unused beds gave him all sorts of ideas.

*Perhaps I can take one away with me. It will be a long walk, but I can do it if--*

As Kaito logically stepped through the logistics of stealing a bed for his very own, the rest of the party sat down on a nearby bed and began to converse.

It would be awhile before Kaito got over the novelty of comfort bestowed by his new discovery, but when he did he began to feel….excluded. He couldn't help but notice that Fuu, Artemis and Sylvia all had their back turned to him. What's more they seemed to be discussing something feverishly. Kaito couldn't see this as a coincidence, as even the normally loud Artemis was taking great care to whisper.

"So...I've got dibs on this bed." Kaito said, rolling over onto his back as he gazed over at his companions. They ignored him for the most part, only Fuu cast a glance in his direction momentarily before returning to their conversation.

"Hey...is something wrong?" Kaito asked after a few moments of observation.

"N-no! Nothing's wrong.." Sylvia's voice sounded uneven and forced, almost panicked as she responded to Kaito's question.

"R-really? Okay…"

*Because that reply wasn't suspicious at all…* Kaito thought to himself as he continued to observe. Rather than press the issue, Kaito decided to sit quietly and wait. It felt like the proper thing to do. Finally after a couple more minutes of back and forth whispers Artemis broke the equilibrium.

"Ah! Enough! This is annoying! Let's just do it!" She said rather loudly as she fluffed her hair. She then spun on the spot, twisting her body towards Kaito as she set her gaze upon him.

"Say. Kaito-kun.." Artemis' signature smile of mischief quickly returned to her face. Kaito felt there was something dangerous in her gaze, though he couldn't quite place the sensation now running through his body.

If he had to liken it to anything it was like --

*Suddenly.. I'm the prey?* It felt as much, like Artemis was the huntsman with her bow trained upon him.

"Y-yes?" Like it or not, Artemis was a level 6 adventurer. Compared to Kaito who had just reached level 2, if he had to go up against her he would have no chance. Although Artemis wasn't doing anything intimidating, Kaito certainly felt that way!

"Have you been in many parties before?" Artemis asked next, even as she gracefully got to her feet and walked towards Kaito. He couldn't help but take notice of Artemis' beauty. It was of a different sort than Sylvia's. Artemis was fit and athletic which had its own sort of charm. Her hips were particularly alluring and Kaito couldn't help but be drawn to the motion of them as she stepped forth.

"No. Not really. Maybe -- three or so? It's kind of hard for a low level fighter type like me to party up." Kaito answered honestly, although he wasn't sure of the need to repeat information which he was sure Artemis already knew. Confused, he shot a glance towards the two party mates sitting on the bed behind Artemis.

Fuu's poker face was difficult to read and Sylvia averted her gaze the moment she and Kaito made eye contact.

"So, you don't really get around then do you?" Artemis continued as she began to cat crawl along the bed. The appeal of her motions was enough to send electricity along Kaito's spine, especially considering his view. He caught a glimpse of Artemis' modest bosom as she continued towards him. Like a deer in headlights, Kaito froze up and could only offer sounds rather than words for the briefest of moments.

"Get around? No. Not really. Wait- what do you mean?" Kaito asked, even as Artemis drew close enough to touch his thigh.

"Kaito-kun. You..can't be that dense right?" Artemis asked, a slight pout to her cheeks as Kaito suddenly found himself face to face with the Archer. She'd crawled over, her hands next to his sides as she gazed directly into his eyes.

Kaito's heart was now beating like a drum, it was so loud that he could hear each pounding sensation reverberating through his eardrums. Still he remained quite still as he struggled to catch up to the present situation, at least mentally.

"I'm sorry..what?" This was all Kaito managed, causing Fuu to release a deep sigh.

"I told you Artemis.. Kaito is the modest, direct type. You can't beat around the bush.. You have to be very clear." Fuu said as he got to his feet and began to undress.

"Fuu? FUU! What are you doing you damn pervert?!" Kaito's eyes widened as Fuu tossed his hat towards a nearby bed and began to undo his mage's coat.

"Like Artemis said. It's really rude to only give your attention to one woman, when you're surrounded by so many Kaito-kun." Kaito's mind was blown as Fuu's normally gruff voice became lighter. It sounded like--

Fuu tossed aside her mage's overcoat and revealed a slender body beneath. Instead of a t-shirt, she was wearing little else but wrappings which covered her breasts.

"Fuu? You're --" Kaito's words were caught up in his throat even as his gaze swept over Fuu's body. The mage was quickly undoing the wrapping which kept her breasts in check and soon her full feminine nature was on display. The fabric of the wrap fell to the floor in a heap, revealing Fuu's perky B-cup breasts.

Kaito noticed a faint blush against her cheeks as she watched his reaction. She looked….happy.

"You're not explaining properly either Fuu! You just started getting undressed!" Artemis protested before turning to face Kaito and grabbing him by the cheeks.

"Hey. Stop eye fucking Fuu's tits for a minute." She said, rather bossily at that.

"We're women. And we have needs too. You've been chosen to help us fulfill those needs. Do you get it now?" Artemis said casually, her eyes locked with Kaito's gaze.

"Artemis..you can't.. Explain it like that. It's misleading. You're making it sound like he doesn't have a choice." Sylvia said, her voice was unusually soft, almost as if she was nervous. Kaito still couldn't see her expression, her face was averted but he had a suspicion that she may have been just as embarrassed as he was.

"Realllly? Cause I could have sworn we were doing this for a certain sexually frustrated healer." Artemis quipped as she leaned forward and gently licked Kaito's lips.

"Artemis. You're getting ahead of yourself. We haven't even decided the order yet!" Fuu quickly hopped off the bed and pushed Artemis to the bed, pinning her down as she spoke.

"Can it. You just want first dibs on Kaito's monster dick yourself." Artemis replied with a smirk.

"Huh!?" Kaito practically grunted.

"It's no use trying to pretend. We know what you're packing. Fuu told us. Hee hee ." Artemis was much too gleeful with her dirty talk. Kaito wasn't used to women being forward with him about anything of a sexual nature, thus he wasn't sure how to handle it.

"What? When did you? I mean--" Kaito felt hot from the neck up, he also began to feel the rise of his little brother from below. Neither sensation felt okay to him at the moment. He tried to think back to a time he'd ever been naked around Fuu. Kaito imagined it had to have happened at some point, still nothing came to mind. That and he was still wrapping his brain around the revelation that Fuu was a woman!

"UGH. Fine. Let me up Fuu… I'll explain properly…." Artemis finally relented, and Fuu did as commanded.

The explanation was… much different than what Kaito had imagined. He couldn't help but think back to the earlier conversation with Fuu.

"We've been trapped in this new world with no hope of ever getting home right? No one knows who did it first but… apparently adventurers don't get pregnant no matter how much they have fun. And by fun you know what I mean, right Kaito-kun?" Artemis bit her lip for the briefest of moments as a flame kindled deep within her gaze.

"This body. Immune to sickness and disease.. It's made to withstand fangs, swords and fireballs…" Artemis elaborated with her hands as she caressed her own body, starting at her abdomen and ending at her chest.

"And fucking. Lots...and lots of fucking.." Artemis's devilish nature began to show once more as a smile of lustful anticipation graced her expression. For the first time Kaito finally realized the emotion he was seeing trapped deep within her gaze. The undeniable heat of someone ready to explode.

"What Artemis is trying to say is that..we chose you." Fuu offered as she inched closer towards Kaito, placing her hand on his leg. Indeed, her touch was soft and silky like a woman's.

*How did I NOT notice this before?* Kaito thought inwardly as he struggled to keep his dick from doing backflips. His member was now throbbing and he couldn't help but bite his lip occasionally as well at the sight of Fuu's breasts. What's more, although he tried to be modest about staring, Fuu seemed to hold no such reservations. She began to purposely trace her fingertips along her chest, softly...gently. The motion was like a spell drawing Kaito deeper into her magic.

"That's right. You have the pleasure of pleasing us. All of us. No wimping out either. We're going to drain you of every last drop." Artemis' aggressive nature was now flaring. It was clear to Kaito that she had been flirting with him all along, no doubt the trio of women had this plan in motion from the beginning.

*Everyone really is doing this...except me?* Kaito thought as he heard the last of Artemis' words.

"So..why me? Why… would you three want to do this with me? I mean...there are tons of other guys you could choose from." Kaito asked.

"Do you not want to? Do you not..like what you see?" The expression on Fuu's face was pleasant and sensual, she blushed even as she motioned towards her perky tits. Her nipples were hard, almost enough to cut glass and her areola was a pretty pink color.

"No! I mean yes! I-- I mean--" In his rush to prevent Fuu from getting the wrong idea he rushed headlong into a verbal gaffe.

"Kaito doesn't like tiny tits. He's been eye fucking Sylvia's massive melons the whole time. Haven't you Kaito-kun?" Artemis chimed in, a smirk painted across her face. Fuu rolled her eyes and shook her head. Clearly she'd been around Artemis enough to understand the Archer's personality. Artemis then got to her feet and practically dragged Sylvia over to sit near Kaito.

"Honestly. Why are you being so shy?" Artemis admonished the White Queen, who apparently could not stop blushing. Her face was nearly beet red from what Kaito could glimpse. Sylvia quickly sat behind him to avoid his line of sight, but Kaito also noticed that she hugged him gently in the process. The sensation of her soft body pressing against his was both soothing and arousing. Her grip was firm but gentle, her embrace much warmer than Kaito would have expected.

"Listen, Kaito. It's harder being a woman, to scratch that itch…" Artemis began as she undid the straps on her leather top.

"You have no idea how frustrating it can be, to always use your hands. Or even the company of other girls. I prefer women..but sometimes you just need…" Even as Artemis' leather vest came undone, her black undershirt revealed breasts slightly larger than Fuu's.

"Dick. Something to hit the right spot.." Artemis' eyes now found Kaito's once more as she lifted her shirt and tossed it to the side with little regard. Unlike Fuu's breasts which had a soft pink color, Artemis' nipples were slightly darker and peach colored.

Artemis leaned in closer as if she was savoring the newfound attention Kaito was directing towards her topless form. From behind he could feel Sylvia's grip tighten as her face nuzzled into his back.

"It's hard to find the right person to meet a need like that. We chose you because you're trustworthy. You can keep a secret, right? It's why Fuu showed you...she doesn't normally do that.." Sylvia's soft voice had taken on a certain quality of surety as she spoke.

"Even I….have womanly needs Kaito. I...I can't take it anymore. My body feels like it will explode sometimes. I get so...hot….like now." Sylvia continued her speech but her hands were now resting beneath Kaito's cloth shirt. The sensation of her hands against his abdomen was heavenly. She gently caressed his body, yet her touch held a certain degree of eagerness. There was no lie in Sylvia's words, nor Fuu's and not even Artemis'.

In that moment Kaito best understood their desires. Artemis had a rather blunt way of speaking but he was sure her feelings were the same on the matter. These women craved a certain type of comfort and release which could only be supplied through the most intimate of physical comforts…

And who was he to deny three lovely ladies such a thing?