Chapter 076 – Fire Festival

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"Today we remember our victory over those that enslaved us, we remember the blood that had to be shed to free us! And yet that isn't what we celebrate on this day!", Kinvara's clear voice echoed over the plaza before the Red Temple.

Hundreds of thousands of Volantis' inhabitants had tried to come and watch the ceremony that would signal the start of the Fire Festival, causing the streets to be packed full with a sea of people all over the First Daughter. They all wore white or light cream-coloured clothes as was the custom.

"Today we celebrate fire and life!", Kinvara announced with passion, "Today we celebrate our rebirth!"

"CYAA!", as if waiting for those words, a giant flaming phoenix appeared in the sky above Volantis, crying out in agreement and joy.

A rain of golden flames washed over the First Daughter, as the people's cheers echoed all over the city in a deafening manner.

The golden fire banished sickness and exhaustion, as the Blessed City vibrated with life. Music could be heard everywhere as the people, young and old, danced on the streets of Volantis, lanterns and bonfires illuminating the night.

The phoenix had already vanished again, but it didn't matter to the inhabitants of the First Daughter, as they knew that he was watching over them and protecting them, even when they couldn't see him.

It was a night where the people celebrated and a joyful atmosphere had infected the whole city, and this didn't only happen in Volantis. The other Blessed Cities, Pheonix Bay and every other place with a High-Priest or Priestess were celebrating the Fire Festival, as it was the day that marked the First Daughter's revival as a true Free City under the rule of the Lord of Light.

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Bell-like laughter rang in his ears, as Phenex followed behind Arianne, while she pulled him forward through the packed streets of Volantis, their hands holding onto each other tightly.

The innocent joy radiating from the Dornish Princess, as she breathed in the festive atmosphere and immersed herself in the rhythmic music that invited all those listening to dance, was infectious, and seeing her like this, Phenex nearly fell in love with the headstrong Princess all over again.

With bright blazing eyes, he followed Arianne until they came to a big plaza, which was less crowded than the one before the Red Temple, though there were still thousands upon thousands of people around.

It was there that Arianne stopped running and instead started to join the dancing crowd. Her white silken dress tightly hugged her seductive figure as she swayed her hips and spun around. There were slits to both sides of her dress that went up her hips, so with every undulation that went through her body, the smooth skin of her legs was on display.

Her neckline was likewise very deep, almost reaching her belly button, with crossed strings keeping the dress in place, as Arianne danced.

Her ebony locks were styled in a bun with only two strands of hair framing her beautiful face and the silhouette of a phoenix was painted on her cheek with red paint, similar to many others on this day.

Locking gazes with him, dark chocolate met fiery violet, as Arianne beckoned him with her hand, urging him to join her, to dance with her.

Hesitating for only a moment, Phenex' eyes took on a fiery hue, as he let the music dictate his movements, giving himself over to the rhythm, while his black locks whipped around his face.

Seeing this, Arianne's eyes practically gleamed with joy and excitement, as she had been unsure if Phenex would let himself go and share this with her.

As a Princess of Dorne she may have had a lot of privileges, but taking part in this festival like a common girl was still something incredibly special for her and the fact that the man she had chosen and loved was here with her, made it all the more extraordinary an experience.

Phenex was admittedly not a practiced dancer, but as an immortal phoenix, such things didn't really matter. He had the experience and knowledge of all his predecessors, so channeling this inherited wisdom and knowledge, there was basically nothing that he couldn't do.

As they danced together, the atmosphere between the two of them slowly got more intense and their gazes more heated.

Slowly passion and desire awakened in Phenex, as his senses captured every rhythmic motion of the Dornish Princess, her performance being pure sensuality in his eyes.

Their bodies were tightly pressed together, as they moved and spun to the music, while sweat glistened on their skin.

Phenex' hands wandered up the young Princess' thigh through the slit in her dress, settling on her firm behind, as his molten gaze settled on hers.

Filled with a similar burning desire, Arianne buried one of her hands in Phenex's damp hair as she pulled him down towards her, their lips meeting for a deep and hungry kiss, while her other hand tightly clasped his white linen tunic.

Breaking their kiss a few moments later, Arianne looked up at Phenex with her beautiful dark eyes, panting noticeably, while a few strands of her wet ebony hair stuck to her face. Her gaze wasn't one of desire anymore, as what she felt was already far past that and it felt more like desperation.

She didn't just want to be with him, she needed to be.

A moment later the world around them turned into a blaze, as Phenex brought them to the balcony of his solar in the temple. The music all over Volantis still rang in their ears, but now he didn't have to hold back his desire for Arianne, as he pressed her against the stone column near the doors with his own form.

His lips drew a path from her lips over her jaws and down her neck, where he sucked and licked at her caramel skin. Drawing pants and moans from the young Princess, while her nails dug into the skin of his neck and back, as she tried to draw him in even closer.

Taking hold of the fabric of her dress, after his hands had moved from Arianne's sides up and to her breasts, softly kneading her mounds. Phenex didn't hesitate as he ripped the thin silk from her body, revealing the tender caramel flesh beneath.

His own clothes vanishing with a small flash of fire, Phenex lifted the Dornish Princess up by her sides, while Arianne instinctively wrapped her smooth legs around his waist. And a moment later she cried out in pleasure, as his shaft buried itself inside her wet folds with a single deep thrust.

Even the small enticing piece of white transparent silk that was fastened around the Dornish beauty's waist with a silver chain and hid her sex, hadn't stopped Phenex' invasion of her depths, as he pushed his length inside her slit again and again, the silken fabric pushed to the side.

The young Princess though was nothing if not willing, as she buried her hands in his dark locks and connected their lips for a deep and passionate kiss.

Arianne loved Phenex' patient and gentle side, truly she did. But whenever he showed this forceful side of his, all her conscious thoughts vaporized as a haze of desire and passion took over her mind.

His demanding and rough side satisfied a part of her that nothing else could, while her mind was at ease, feeling his love and care through the warmth that bloomed in her heart.

On her third climax, she finally felt Phenex join her in orgasmic bliss, his seed flooding her deepest and most sacred place, as she slumped forward into the safety of his embrace, burying her face in the crook of his neck.