Chapter 45 And Now We Wait

Asa finished with his last patient before taking off to take care of himself. He went to his makeshift office to wash up and change his robes. He didn't want to frighten the Queen with the blood and sweat all over him. He donned on a crisp white tunic and tight black pants that fit his form. He grabbed his cloak and draped it over his shoulders. Looking in the mirror he slicked his hair back making sure he was decent before setting his sights on the Queen who was officially his last patient. He wanted to make sure she got a decent meal before sending her off. He grabbed a bucket of warm water and a towel and made his way over to her sleeping form just behind the curtain.

He sent a note off to Eleanor to have her make a soup for her Highness, something that would be warm and had eggs in it and have her bring it to the infirmary tent in about twenty minutes. Drawing the curtain back he removed the blanket and set to work washing her up. He had wanted to clean her up before working on his patients but she had refused saying he needed to tend to them first just before she went limp in his arms. Now the blood had dried and was caked on her pretty little hands soiling their beauty. He got to work gently scrubbing the blood off her. He then grabbed a clean towel and wiped the sweat that had dried on her body. He was ever so careful not to disturb her so that she could sleep a little longer before he will wake her up to eat.

She mumbled in her sleep as her hand wrapped around his. He paused in his wiping, and smiled. She was so beautiful when she was asleep. He couldn't get enough of her beauty. He took her hand, and looking around making sure no one was looking he gently stole a kiss on her delicate little fingers inhaling her scent. When the time came for her extraction he was hoping he would be able to hold himself back and not embarrass himself. But staring at her now, he knew it was going to be almost impossible. Her scent alone was driving him insane with lust. But when it comes to sitting between her legs for the extraction he was going to lose all self control. Just thinking about it while staring at her beautiful thighs made blood gush from his nose. He grabbed a towel and quickly wiped it away.

Not a moment later Eleanor strolled into the tent carrying a basket full of food for the Queen. If he hadn't wiped the blood from his nose just then she would have caught him with his forbidden thoughts about the Queen. She sat the basket down on the beside table whistling quietly. She paused in her whistling to stare at the Queen, "she must have had a long day. I was worried when I didn't receive any orders for her lunch and dinner, the poor dear must be so hungry by now. "Do make sure she eats it all, we can't have her and the little one going hungry," she chastised Asa before leaving. Once she was gone he turned his attention back on his Queen. "Chelsey it's time to wake up," he softly whispered trying not to scare her awake.

She moaned, turning over and refusing to wake up. Asa chuckled as he tried again. He gently pushed on her nose, "wake up my little one, I have some dinner here for you." This time there was no response, I wonder if she was this difficult to wake up when she was back at the castle. He had one more trick up his sleeve in trying to get her to wake up. He placed his lips near her tummy and whispered, help me wake up your mom, she needs to eat. I bet your hungry too. The trick must have worked because a moment later he heard her stomach growl, her eyes fluttering open slightly. "You are so mean, I was trying to sleep," she grumbled lazily. Asa lifted her up slightly and slid in behind her.

He leaned over, opening the basket he withdrew a container of soup and a spoon. He scooped a spoonful of the soup and blew on it before placing it against her lips, "eat he gently commanded her. I felt the spoon touch my lips, all I wanted to do was sleep. I was so tired I was beyond hungry. I heard a low growl coming from outside the tent, Helios sounded like he was growling in agreement. I opened my mouth, and felt a hot liquid enter my mouth. I swished it around for a minute before I realized what it was. It tasted similar to egg drop soup only this one had chunks of corn, carrots, green onion, and garlic mixed in. It was absolutely delicious. My tummy growled louder after having my first bite of food.

I opened my mouth ready for the next bite. Asa chuckled seeing my reaction, finally getting something in her to eat. After Asa helped me scoop a few more bites into my mouth, I regained enough strength to sit up and finally open my eyes. Looking around I saw that I was the only one left in the infirmary, "where did everyone go? I thought people where injured," I asked curiously. "They all left a few hours ago, they have all been healed and have left for the training grounds to exercise." My jaw dropped open, there is no way with their conditions that they should be up moving around let alone exercising. The speed in how fast males heal here was something to marvel at.

"Medicine here is on a whole new level than the medicine we had on Earth which makes our medicine look like it came from the medieval times compared to what you guys have here. Maybe one day I would like to study medicine with you." Asa glanced at me with a funny look on his face. "What? Did I say something wrong? Can't females be doctors too?," I questioned. "Females aren't doctors here. Males become doctors to treat the females and their ailments. Males don't really need treated except when we have tournaments like this that only happen once every fifty million years or when a female comes of age and is seeking a mate. You are the youngest female here so there aren't any females with the exception of Sophie who are in search of a mate."

Oh, well that sucks. I guess being a doctor is out of the question. I frowned taking my spoon from Asa's hand, "I can feed myself, I am feeling better now," I said lost deep in my thoughts. The soup suddenly became tasteless in my mouth. What am I going to do with my life if females can't be doctors here? When I was on Earth it had been my dream to become a doctor so that I could help others. Asa saw the look of disappointment in her eyes as she ate aimlessly not really tasting what she was eating. He draped an arm around her shoulder and pulled her against him, "maybe I can have you help me every once in awhile as long as you promise to not let it affect your health. I can't have you overdoing it and passing out like you did before otherwise the King will have my head," he said tickling me.

I beamed at Asa giggling at his touch. "I promise not to overwork myself again. I would hate it if Helios stole your head. I like it right where it's at." Asa grinned hearing this. She would be sad if he lost his head. He left his arm draped over her wondering if she will move it. But she never did, his confidence went up as he began tracing a pattern on her collarbone. She was soft even when he touched her here. She shivered under his touch her cheeks turning red against his arm that was still draped over her. Trying not to seem too suspicious he grabbed the blanket and wrapped her up in it trying to play coy. But instead she surprised him even further, when he was done wrapping the blanket around her, she leaned back into his chest as she continued eating.

I quickly finished eating my food, my body was giving me away with each passing minute I spent sitting in Asa's arms. I was with Helios's child and yet something felt just right sitting here with Asa. I shook my head, what was I even thinking? Polyandry was considered illegal where I was from, there was no way I was going to turn into a harbor now even if I was surrounded by female less males who wanted to mate every which way I turned. I already had Silas as a lover. I wasn't about to accept another one. But yet Asa was just too perfect. He was smart, strong, and compassionate. He cared for me and protected me when I was hurt. He was always there even when I didn't see him. Why did all the males here have to look like Greek Gods? Is this my sin for being the only human to survive? To be forever chased my hundreds of males?

After finishing the food Eleanor had brought for me, I had fully recovered my strength. I jumped out of bed wanting to find Helios, but also to get away from Asa before he tried to kiss me next and I end up with another lover. I lifted the flap of the tent and to my surprise everyone I knew was outside chatting and laughing. I saw my private guard, they had already changed into their new uniforms. They were decked out in royal blue robes, with a white cloak that was secured by a silver star brooch at the nape of their neck. Their cloaks were line with silver fur from top to bottom. I thought their robes look splendid on them. Helios was there still in his dragon form, as well as all the Kings from the other tribes. When I stepped out of the tent everyone turned their heads toward me.

I blushed as I was the center of attention yet again, this time three more males had joined my ever growing group of friends. I broke out into a sprint diving for Helios. Helios blew a puff of ice cold smoke at me purring as I hugged his neck. I clutched the blanket around me, shivering. My mate marks had disappeared again. Asa must have washed the blood off my hands while I was sleeping. Who knew even hand washing made my mate marks disappear. I must be extra careful when I went to relive myself from now on. I wonder if they had hand sanitizer here and if that would affect my mate marks? "You look to be in good spirits again my Queen, how are you feeling?" Be'ron said picking me up and setting me on top of Helios.

"I feel much better thank you. I was tired and hungry before but now I'm wide awake and I'm so full. Everyone around me laughed seeing my full tummy distend. I blushed ignoring them, I turned my attention to Helios, "where do you keep your horns when you're not in dragon form? Do they disappear or go back inside your head," I asked grabbing a hold of his horns and gave them a gentle shake. "Does it hurt to have horns coming out of your head?" I climbed to the top of Helios's head and leaning over the top I stared at him upside down. What about your scales? I've seen them before when you were in your human form, do they hide under your skin? Everyone sniggered at the Queen crawling on top of the King's head like a curious child.

She wasn't kidding when she said she was wide awake too. They have never heard her fire off so many questions in one go. Asa came out to join them and laughed when he saw the funny sight of his Queen on top of the King. She really was so adorable. "Can you talk in your dragon form? Will I be able to understand you? I fired off a couple more questions. Helios moves his head slightly to look up at me a low rumble vibrating through his chest. The movement of his head caused me to miss my grip on one of his horns and I went tumbling over the top of his head. Be'ron who was closest ran over and caught me before I hit the ground. "I'm ok," I shouted as everyone jumped to their feet worried about me. Everyone sighed with relief.

"You ask many questions tonight my Queen. Is that really so curious about your mate? Has that not told you anything?" He tsked clicking his tongue in disappointment. He sat me down on the ground and sat down behind me as he conjured up two green hair ribbons and began tying my hair back. Our dragon spirit essentially exists in the stone on the crowns. We carry it with us so that if we need to call upon its power it's right there when we need it. The closer it is the faster we can call on it. If it's placed on our heads then we can call the spirit at will. As for the scales and fangs they remain inside of us, they are always there hidden under our skin. This is caused by coming into contact with the stones, after millions of years the dragon spirit resides inside of us as one entity. One cannot live without the other.

He finished tying my hair back and held up a mirror he had conjured. As for our horns, they are there but we do not feel them. It's kind of like your hair pulled back like this. You know your hair is there but after awhile you forget or don't notice your hair pulled back. Be'ron had styled my hair into two pigtails but instead of putting them on the side of my head he pulled them to the back of my head so it looked like I had dragon horns on my head. It kind of made me look silly. Be'ron then conjured up a few red flowers from his planet and he tucked them in my hair. Holding up the mirror again so that I could see his work, he whispered, "you are as beautiful as a flame caught in a storm. Your beauty shines bright but your heart is like a pure eternal flame that will never die out. Your love shines brighter than a thousand suns.

I stared at my reflection the red flowers and the green hair ribbons in my hair clashed with my emerald green eyes lighting the gold flecks on fire. I looked like an exotic princess that walked right out of a fairytale. Everyone stared at my transformation and how Be'ron somehow made her even more beautiful if that was even possible. I felt a tingle on my body and looking down I saw my mate marks reappear. Seeing the marks with her hair all decked out the males imaginations went wild. She was a sight to behold and no male could ever take their eyes off her. How was it possible to be even more beautiful with my mate marks I thought as I continued to look at myself in the mirror. When I was on Earth I remembered I was a complete eye sore, my hair was dull, and my eyes were like frightened little rabbit eyes. I was too scrawny and had a flat chest.

But now I looked like a Queen from another world. It was hard to recognize myself anymore. I got up and twirled in front of Helios, "what do you think? Do you like it?" I asked. Helios nodded, nuzzling his head against my whole body. I giggled trying to push him away for fear he would knock me over. Even after Be'ron had answered all of my questions my curiosity got the better of me again. I ran over to my friends, "can I see your true forms? When did they change? Last time I remembered you didn't have animal forms. Silas, and the others stared at each other hesitant on showing me. They didn't want to frighten me with their forms just like how she was frightened with the Kings form. Helios let out a growl indicating that it was alright.

Lucas shrugged his shoulders transforming first followed by Silas, Asa, and then Arthur. I have read about big cats and Eagles in books but I have never been this close to so many exotic animals before, not even at a zoo. I approached Arthur first, I reached my hand out and stroked his feathers. "Where I am from the Eagle was held with the utmost highest regard. The Eagle represented my country, it represented bravery, freedom, the land of the free, home of the brave. They made it illegal to kill a bald Eagle in my country. They would fine you $250,000 dollars and put you in prison for five years. There was even a case a few years ago that said you weren't even allowed to kill an Eagle in self defense, you would be fined $5,000 for a first offense and one year in prison.

Shaking the memories away, I saw Arthur's chest swell with pride. His Queen held Eagles in high regard! She must really like the form he chose. Everyone was listening, this was the second time their Queen had revealed something about her past in the same day. I then turned my attention on the exotic cats. Crouching down on my knees in front of the two tigers I took my hands and rubbed my fingers through their fur. It was surprisingly really soft. I have only ever seen black and orange tigers in my books, never had I seen a black and a white tiger. I grabbed their ears the same way you would a house cat and rubbed behind their ears. Purrs erupted from their chests, I giggled yep definitely the same as a house cat.

Only these weren't ordinary house cats or even ordinary tigers, they were much bigger. I could easily sit on their backs and ride them like a small horse. The same as Arthur. He was so massive I could lay across his back and still not touch his wings. I rubbed my hands down their backs and grabbed their tails in my hands stroking their tails just like I would a cat. Silas and Asa jumped running away from me and turning so their tails were hidden from me. I looked at my hands and then at them, still behind the speed at which they ran. "Hey come back," I whined chasing after them. Just when I thought I had them in my grasp they slipped away refusing to let me touch them.

I turned and chased after Lucas instead. He let me pet his ear but as soon as I touched his tail he too ran away. I pretended to pout trying to make tears come, seeing my face Silas and Asa returned to my side, I quickly latched my arms around Asa's neck shouting, "gotcha," and giggled. I nuzzled my face in his fur my arms wrapped tightly around him. Asa stood up causing me to fall backwards into the grass, he looked over me and started licking my face. I shrieked aloud, "ow that hurts, your tongue is really scratchy." Asa quickly stopped backing up. I sat up and sure enough a huge red streak appeared on my face where he had licked me. Asa transformed back into his human form bending down, "I am so sorry I didn't mean to hurt you."

He took my hand and helped me to my feet, bending down on one knee, he conjured up a tin and dipping his finger into the cream he rubbed it on my cheek. "It doesn't hurt that bad. It felt just like a house cats tongue only yours was much bigger than a house cat. It felt like sandpaper licking my face. But I'm ok you don't have to fuss over me." Noticing his ears were gone I reached out and ran my fingers through his hair, "your ears! They're gone! And so is your tail," I exclaimed. Asa blushed when I said tail. He instinctively turned so his backside was away from me. "Can you transform again? I love seeing your other form. Asa's heart melted when he heard this. He couldn't resist her request.

He turned back into his tiger form and I ran my fingers through his fur again. He purred under my hands. The King's watched her as she stroked his fur jealousy written on their faces. They wished she would pet them too. I worked my way down Asa's back finally reaching his tail. I grabbed it again holding it in my hand. Asa lurched away from me again. "Hey don't run away I wasn't done petting you yet!" I shouted trying to keep up. He bent down his tail up in the air like he was going to pounce. I ran up to him but he just leaped over me and dogged my hands. Silas and Lucas came over to join in the fun. Only they tried their hardest to keep their tails away from me.

The harder they tried the more I was intrigued by their tails. I made it my mission to catch their tails. "Should we tell her she shouldn't be grabbing a males tail?" Be'ron whispered to the other Kings. "No maybe some other time, it's good for them to be on their guards. And besides she seems to be having so much fun," Rul'hal chuckled watching the Queen trying to catch their tails. "This will expel some of her energy chasing after them. I wonder what Eleanor put in her food, this is the first time I've seen her so energetic since I've been here," Arlae commented. They all nodded continuing to watch her enthusiastically. Asa ran from her clutches. It felt unnatural having her grab his tail. Every time her hand made contact with his tail, his members would stiffen. She had made contact with one of his sensitive spots. It was similar to if she was grabbing his butt.

When she had grabbed his tail earlier it had sent a jolt of electricity through his whole body. He had never had a female grab his tail before especially in front of other males. It made him feel vulnerable. But he couldn't help seeing her smiling with such a determination on her face trying to catch his tail. He wagged his tail in front of her hands and just before she grabbed a hold he would snatch his tail away from her grasp. He laid down on the grass and closed his eyes. She came and sat beside him still trying to catch his tail. When he sensed her hand coming close he moved his tail away. She groaned in frustration. A moment later she finally grabbed his tail again, startled he let out a roar. This time around her grasp had almost caused his members to explode.

Helios noticing what was going on came over and hooked a claw around her waist pulling her away from Asa. She grabbed onto his horns, which was a really sensitive spot for him. He wasn't able to tell her because she couldn't understand dragon. He pulled her toward him when he felt his body tingling, he was finally able to transform back. She fell into his arms, giggling. Leaning down he whispered in her ear, "you shouldn't tease you are making it really hard for me to control myself around you. I want to take you upstairs and mate with you so badly," he growled playfully, nuzzling her face with his. Her eyes widened hearing this. She instantly sat very still in his arms, her heart racing. "Don't worry my love, we won't mate until after your extraction, he whispered trailing kisses along her neck, copying what she had done to him earlier.

He was like a drug to her. Every time he would kiss her she would freeze up in his arms in a daze or a trance. He pulled away from her neck and gave her a hug. After a few minutes she unfroze and wrapped her arms around him, shaking off her trance. She kissed him feverishly. "Welcome back," she murmured against his lips. All eyes were on them as their eyes burned with lust. Why couldn't they have a love like theirs. Helios chuckled pulling away from her. If they continued he really wouldn't be able to contain himself. He sat her down on her feet, a cute pout appearing on her adorable little face. He bent down, "soon my love I promise, you must be patient a little while longer. I don't want to hurt you or the little one." She nodded in defeat her lower lip puckering.

Helios kissed her forehead before sending her off to play some more. He was going to have to soak in the lake if the extraction didn't happen soon. He was going to explode if they didn't mate again. How other males went millions of years without mating was beyond him. He could barley go twenty four hours without wanting to toss her on his bed and make love to her all night long. She drove every male crazy with lust. Not long after his Queen tripped over Silas and passed out. Her energy that mysteriously showed up suddenly disappeared just as fast as it came. She was completely drained, scooping her into his arms he whispered, "no more staying up late for you," he chuckled as she groaned wrapping her arms around his neck. He waved to the others before taking her back to the castle for the night.

The next couple of weeks passed by in a blur. Helios was getting more and more impatient by the day having to wait for Asa. Asa was just about finished with his preparations for the extraction when he had sent him a note late in the night asking for a vial of his seed. Waiting until his Queen was asleep he went to work and sent over what Asa had requested. When he was finished he laid back down next to his Queen and pulled her into his arms. Waiting until she had resettled he gently stroked the glowing star on her forehead. "Tomorrow is the big day my love, tomorrow Asa will extract the little one and we will welcome our heir into this world together. I can't wait to hear the name you have picked out for him." He caressed her tummy massaging it all throughout the night trying to prepare her for the big day ahead of her.