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- Warning: Contains explicit content, futanari, nudity, sexual situations.
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"You're doing it again," Mugi said as she sat beside Queen Mio in their carriage. They were riding for at least about an hour now, on their way to one of her estates.
Mio pursed her lips and sighed. "Doing what?"
Mugi smiled and closed her eyes. She found no reason to answer her question.
"I-Is it that obvious?" Queen Mio gently covered her face as her ladies, Azusa, Yui and Mugi shared a knowing smile. "It's not a crime to stare is it? Or peak a glance every once in while?" She looked out the carriage and found Ritsu riding by their side dressed in her knight's attire. The silver plate of armor fit her perfectly as Mio studied every inch of her closely.
"I would say you've already exceeded the amount that would be deemed...appropriate," Mugi inferred, drawing a few amused laughs from her company. Mio blushed and regrettably looked away.
"If I didn't know any better, you would probably seem more like a stalker," Yui said, further rousing the giggles between them.
Mio's face only reddened as she tried to look unmoved by her friend's words. "I-I'm not a stalker. I'm simply-simply admiring one of my personal knights."
"I'm quite sure your admiration goes further than just that," Azusa said and smiled.
"Can you blame her Azusa? She's in love!" Yui said dreamily.
"I'm not..." Mio tried to put the words in her mouth, but they refused to go in. She couldn't lie and there was no point in it. All her ladies knew the truth.
"Don't deny it Mio. We can see it in your eyes, the way you look at her." Mugi leaned towards her Queen and together they looked out again back at Ritsu. The brunette seemed to realize that she was being watched so when she looked down from her horse she grinned. Mio blushed even harder and pulled the laced white curtain over the carriage's window instantly, leaving Ritsu to feel somewhat confused.
"She caught you didn't she?" Yui guessed with a smile.
"N-No, that's not it. It was just too bright outside." Mugi, Azusa and Yui shared a light laugh and glanced at Mio in unison. "How much further?"
Mugi placed a finger on her chin. "About another hour or so."
Mio turned her face to the carriage window and exhaled heavily. She was beginning to regret shutting Ritsu out of her sight. One more hour, she thought. Surely she could last that long, right?
When they finally arrived at Mugi's estate, the carriage stopped by one of the manor's in it. Ritsu dismounted from her horse and moved to reward him with a light caress on his face. "Quite the ride wasn't it?" She said as it nuzzled up to her lovingly. Ritsu smiled and brushed his mane. The driver hopped off and quickly tended to opening the door for Queen Mio and her companions. Ritsu took her horse by the reign and walked over to meet them.
One by one, they came down the carriage and Ritsu smiled at them warmly. "How was the ride?" She asked Mio first, knowing that she'd spent at least half the trip staring at her from a distance.
"It was alright," Mio answered vaguely. Something in Ritsu's eyes told her that she'd known what she was doing, eying her as though she were some delectable piece of candy. Suddenly feeling self conscious, Mio turned away and decided to sidle up to Mugi. Ritsu rolled her eyes and sighed. It was adorable how Mio reacted when they shared these little moments. It was one of those rare occasions when she regressed to acting like a child.
"I'll give you a tour of the manor," Mugi said as they approached the door.
"One moment," Ritsu said. "Lady Mugi, is there by any chance a stable I can leave my horse at?"
"Yes, right behind the manor."
"Thank you."
Queen Mio and her ladies stopped to admire Ritsu as she walked beside her horse to the stables. "She's certainly grown more charming hasn't she?" Mugi asked as her eyes were strictly glued to Ritsu. "It might be the uniform." From the corner of her eye she could feel the girl's thinking the same thing. People always looked good when they wore uniforms, especially the knights that served under the Kingsguard. The armor they wore was significantly made of finer material, gold etchings along the silver metal with red and gold fabric underneath. It was only right for the division to have their own set of clothing. After all, getting in would be no easy feat. Only the best and most talented knights served directly under the King and provided his protection.
When Ritsu disappeared from their view, Mugi opened the door and entered the manor. Queen Mio glanced around Mugi's home as they made their way to what she guessed was the drawing room. The house seemed vast, warm, and cozy. It wasn't nearly as big as the castle she lived in, but this was exactly what she needed. The smaller space was just right. "It isn't much, but I do hope you'll like it here."
Mio smiled and took a look around the rest of the home. Yui and Azusa did their share of exploring too. "It's lovely. Mugi it's perfect." She scaled the stairs that led to the second floor and realized that no one was residing in the manor.
"You needn't worry. I requested to remove all maids and house servants during your stay. It would be quite problematic if rumor had spread of your location, would it not?"
"Yes, thank you Mugi." Together, they walked down the hall and ventured into the few rooms in it.
"In here you'll find some change of clothes," Mugi said as she opened a door. To Mio's surprise, the dresses in it weren't the extravagantly made ones she was accustomed to. They were simple, commoner's clothing, but they were quaint and cute. "Apologies if they aren't tailored to your taste. I thought it best to go with something more humble, inconspicuous while you are away from the castle."
Mio took one of the dresses for herself and brought it in front of the mirror. When imagining what she would look like in it wasn't enough, she tried it on herself.
"Do you like it?" Mugi asked from behind as they stared into the mirror together.
"Yes, very much." Mio smiled and looked over her shoulder. The dress hugged every part of her perfectly and was extremely comfortable. With it, she didn't need a corset to go under it. "I feel as though as I've asked so much of you. All of this, hiding in your estate," she motioned with a hand.
"Nonsense," Mugi reassured her with a gentle smile. "Mio, you can never ask too much of me. I'm helping you as your lady and as your closest friend." Mio fell back on The mattress. After such a long ride, a nap sounded like a pretty good idea. Mugi couldn't help but follow her example.
"Do you think what I did was wrong?" Mio asked as they stared into the ceiling. "I ran away, without asking for the King's permission."
It was a difficult question to answer, so Mugi paused to give it some thought. "I don't think you did anything wrong, though obviously my opinion is completely biased." They shared a mutual, light laugh and sighed. "It's not wrong if you've argued about having a few days for yourself. I can only imagine the stress you've gone through regarding the impending war."
A moment of silence passed between them. "Yes, and this might be the last time I might spend with Ritsu before it begins," Mio said sadly. Wars were always brutal to both sides of the playing field. Countless lives were lost and all for what? For power? For glory? For land? It was a ruthless cycle that went on for years and centuries. But even then Mio couldn't wrap her mind around it.
"You are afraid she won't come back." It wasn't a question. Mugi had intended for it to sound like a fact.
Mio closed her eyes and thought long and hard. Her husband was going to fight in the war, just as every King should. He'd have every one of his loyal subjects to support him, and there was no doubt in her mind that Ritsu would stand by him too. She knew the cost of what wars brought, strife, suffering and the lives of soldiers and knights alike. She just couldn't imagine the possibility that Ritsu might end up dead. Mio turned to her side, deciding not to agree with Mugi's statement.
When Mio awoke from her slumber, she reached out and realized Mugi's absence on the bed. A soft knock came a moment later and she rose from the mattress uneasily. "Come in."
Ritsu closed the door behind gently and crossed the room. "You're awake," she said and took a seat at the edge of the mattress. "Are you alright?"
Queen Mio nodded and noticed that Ritsu had changed out of her armor, but still wore the garments of her uniform. "Yes, I just fell asleep."
"It must've been tiring," Ritsu said as eyes momentarily brightened with suppressed laughter. "Watching me for at least half of the trip." She grinned and felt a sharp whack on her head shortly after. "Oww-"
Mio sat up and began walking out of the room. It was enough for her ladies to tease her about it, but Ritsu too?
"Wait! Mio!" Ritsu cried and seized her arm at the last second. She loosened her grip until her fingers reached Mio's. Ritsu leaned forward, kissed the back of her palm lightly, then looked up with kind, sincere eyes. "I'm sorry. Please, don't go."
Mio turned back and looked down at Ritsu's fingers. This was the first time they'd touched in a long while. The slight contact made her comfortably warm and sent a sharp chill to her stomach. Mio met Ritsu's eyes for the briefest moment and glanced back at the bed. "Where are my ladies?"
"They left about an hour ago to retire at one of Lady Mugi's other homes on this estate. It's about half a mile from this one..." Her voice trailed off as she slowly brought Mio closer to her.
"Then we are alone?" Mio asked as she took a breath.
Ritsu counted to ten before answering. She knew the answer at "one" but decided to prolong the silence between them. "Yes." She pulled her in for a kiss and together they fell back on the bed with Mio on top.
"You're certain?" Mio withdrew and searched Ritsu's eyes for confirmation.
"You would not enjoy having an audience?" Ritsu asked with a rakish grin.
"No, I wouldn't," Mio replied coldly and turned away. It seems that Ritsu's attempt at playful banter stirred up a few unpleasant memories.
Ritsu recognized the error of her ways and followed Mio who turned on her side. She rested a hand on her shoulder and placed her lips right below her ear. "My apologies."
Mio shook her head. She knew it wasn't Ritsu's fault.
"You know, earlier today if I wasn't so busy riding beside your carriage, I would've stolen every glimpse of you too."
"I was hoping you didn't notice," Mio said under her breath.
"I notice everything," Ritsu said and smiled. Mio covered her face and felt her face begin to redden. "Like this dress." She ran a finger across its length. "It looks beautiful on you."
Mio finally turned around so now they were facing each other on their sides. "Does it really?"
"Yes." Ritsu could've argued that Mio would look good in anything. "You'd fit right in as an ordinary commoner, Milady."
"Then there's no need for such honorifics."
Ritsu smiled. "Of course."
"So long as we are here, I much rather prefer you call me by name only. No titles, no honorifics. Here we are equals and..."
"Lovers?" Ritsu supplied eagerly. She inhaled and laid a hand on the side of Mio's face.
"Yes," Mio closed in for a kiss, this being more passionate than before. "That too." Her thumb caressed Ritsu's cheek, bringing her closer than before. The bed creaked as Ritsu adjusted herself on top and began kissing the soft, delicate skin on her neck. She stopped and took another breath. Ritsu's fingers kneaded her breasts in a way that made her stomach knot up and the flesh between her thighs dampen. "W-Wait," she whispered as a hand reached under her dress and cupped her ass.
Ritsu left a reddened mark on Mio's neck and retracted her hand. "What is it? Should we stop? Did I hurt you?"
"No. You weren't doing anything wrong. But before we continue I want to to ask you a single question." Ritsu nodded. "Do you regret coming with me? You know what I did. I ran away and asked only for you to accompany me without the King's consent. You disobeyed him and may face some form of punishment when we return to the castle." Mio exhaled and looked deep into her eyes. "Ritsu, I put you in a very compromising position. And for that I'm truly sorry."
Ritsu connected her lips with Mio's. "No, I don't regret coming with you. I chose to agree and be your personal guard. Mio, you are my Queen. It was my decision so there's no need for you to apologize. As for the consequences...I will take them without objection when we return."
"He could take away your title as a knight Ritsu."
"He could. But neither of us knows if he will." Ritsu knew the King would be a fool if he'd strip her of her knighthood. She was one of his best soldiers, especially when it came to tactics and melee combat. And with the war only a few days away, he'd need every sword he can get to win.
"But Ritsu-"
"He won't. I know it." Ritsu kissed the shell of Mio's ear, sending shivers down her spine. "So please, don't worry. I've no regrets because I'm finally with you again. And to me that's all that matters." She continued with her featherlight kisses and ground her hips gently against Mio.
How long has it been? Mio asked silently as she arched back and felt Ritsu's lips brush her skin. Four months? Yes, nearly four months since that unforgettable Winter when they were trapped in a blizzard and consummated their love for each other. Mio blinked then gasped, feeling Ritsu's hardened member pressing against the side of her leg. It had been a while since she'd felt the familiar sensations of her partner's arousal.
"I think about you every night," Ritsu confessed as she situated herself on her knees and began undressing herself. She loosened the knot on her blouse and allowed the ties to come undone. It only revealed her collarbone and the center of her skin that led down her chest.
Mio blushed and bit her bottom lip. "Y-You think about me?"
"I do. I-I fantasize about you." Ritsu's face reddened, but she kept a witty grin on her lips to continue. "And when I see you around the castle, I can't help but wonder when we can be together again." She laughed and smiled with as much happiness that shone on her expressive face. "There are also days when I find it extremely difficult to concentrate, especially when you are in my presence."
Mio could've said the same. They shared glances every once in a while when they passed by each other. Many times they were short and brief, but the moment they made contact it was like time stilled. That Winter night would be their deepest, darkest secret and only the two of them would ever know of it. "If it's any consolation, you were never too far from my thoughts." Mio sat upright and began untying the string on her dress. "I craved you everyday. I desired your touch, your love, your passion. I want what we had that night and more." The last rays of daylight spread across the room, and a sliver of gold brushed over Ritsu's brown, short hair. Mio had a strange urge to comb her fingers through it, so she did. "We have three days Ritsu," she reminded her and stared into her brilliant, honey colored eyes.
Three days. It was such a short period of time, but it was all they had, all they could ever hope to bargain for.
"Then let's make it count," Ritsu said and pulled at the string on Mio's dress, relieving the fabric that concealed her breasts. In a matter of seconds they'd undressed each other so quickly that when Mio blinked and lay underneath Ritsu, she could hardly remember if she'd put up any sign of resistance.
Mio closed her eyes and sighed blissfully as Ritsu dropped her head and took one of her pert nipples into her mouth. She stayed at her breasts for a long while - kissing, sucking, and teasing altogether. Mio's entire body tensed with every motion, the raging desire and need inside her waiting to be satiated. When Ritsu finally pulled away, she left Mio's breasts swollen and aching for more. With a shaky hand, she wiped the light beads of sweat on her face and half-grinned. Mio threaded a hand through her hair as she kissed the center of her stomach and came back to her.
They kissed again for a long time, dipping in and out as their tongues mingled playfully with each other. "You're a terrible kisser," Ritsu said and laughed against Mio's lips. "You're always holding your breath."
"Ritsu..." Mio said, her voice hinted with annoyance.
"Don't worry it's nothing you can't fix." Ritsu smirked and began again, drawing their lips to each other. "Just relax. Breathe." She took Mio's wrists in her hands and forced them to the sides of her head. Their naked bodies fit perfectly, like pieces in a puzzle as Ritsu lifted her hips and rubbed the head of her cock against Mio's clit. With arduous slowness, she pushed back and forth in sensual, teasing motions pleasuring her on the outside.
Closing her eyes Mio relaxed against the pillow and let the sensations wash over her. Ritsu breathed against her ear, a satisfied groan slipping out every once in a while. Mio wrapped her legs around the back of the brunette's knees. Ritsu let go of her wrists and kept them at Mio's sides as she brought her mouth down to her chest. She kissed where her heart was and looked up with expectant eyes. "Ritsu, please..." Mio pleaded as she felt the muscles deep inside her twitch with need. She wanted Ritsu inside her…inside her body, inside her heart.
"Open your legs as wide as you can," she said, touching the side of Mio's face. There was no denying that Ritsu needed this just as much as her Queen did. Mio complied, shifting underneath and spreading her legs just as she had instructed. Ritsu's heart stopped beating for a moment as she saw all of Mio so clearly. When they were trapped in the blizzard everything was so dark, but now with the rays of the sunset beside them, she saw every part of her beautiful naked body.
"R-Ritsu?" Mio asked, snapping her back to the reality of their situation.
"Forgive me," she said and stretched out on top of her. "I think I stopped breathing there for a moment." Ritsu positioned herself right between Mio's legs, opened her slowly, and pushed completely into her.
Mio winced and her whole body tensed from the pain. A sharp, singular cry wrenched itself from her lips and Ritsu stilled. She wanted to keep her inside for as long as she could, but the voice in the back of her head wanted to push her out. Ritsu pulled out quickly and carefully, relieving Mio. "Wait. Don't stop," she begged and sighed with disappointment.
"But you were in pain. I think we went a little too fast." Ritsu moved to kiss Mio's forehead and cheek. "Let's slow down, okay?" Mio exhaled and nodded in agreement. Ritsu kissed her way down to her chest and stomach. "I might know a way that can help." They locked eyes and Mio suddenly felt conscious of her own body. Some part of her knew what Ritsu was hinting at.
"Okay." Mio was surprised that she hadn't stuttered. Her desire to be one with Ritsu outweighed all the insecurities she felt.
"If I'm going too fast or if I need to stop tell me, alright?" Ritsu rested her hands on Mio's waist, sliding them down to her hips. With Mio's approval she began her descent and feathered kisses on her inner thighs. She pushed her legs open wide sensing some resistance. But before Mio could stop her, she closed her mouth upon her dampened entrance silencing any protest. Carefully she spread her open with her tongue and licked her clitoris. Mio closed her eyes and gripped the white bed sheets underneath while her other hand found its way into Ritsu's hair. "Oh God-"
Ritsu moved lower and licked Mio's aching lips, even pushing her tongue all the way into her. She earned a few rewarding moans, some sweet and soft, others deep and guttural. In a matter of seconds she had Mio panting, sighing, and gasping all from the pleasure. Ritsu teased her clitoris with her tongue and sucked gently, feeling Mio's body react in only the most beautiful of ways. She came quickly and Ritsu lapped her juices, savoring every last drop of her womanly essence. Ritsu kissed her clit softly and came back to cover Mio again with her body.
"I want you now. Please, I can't wait any longer." Mio pleaded as she and Ritsu shared a heated kiss. She tasted herself, her wet desire still ripe in the brunette's tongue.
Ritsu gathered some of her wetness in her hand. She stroked her length with Mio's fluids and knelt. Again Mio felt Ritsu at the entrance of her body waiting patiently.
"Relax. Try not to tense." She pushed slowly into her, filling her inch by inch. Mio felt her muscles contracting around Ritsu again but with no pain this time. She sighed and took deep breaths with closed eyes. Ritsu adjusted herself to meet her face. "Better?"
"Yes, so much better." Mio reached out her arms and Ritsu fell into them as she pushed all the way into her. Slowly she started to move inside pulling almost completely out before sliding back in. "Starting now and all the days and nights to come," Mio whispered between breaths. "You will finish inside me."
Ritsu paused and considered Mio's words. Surely, she wasn't being serious? But Mio was never one to joke, especially not at a time like this. "But Milady-"
"There are ways to prevent pregnancy, contraceptives which I have already procured. So you needn't worry." Ritsu flinched as she felt her cock twitch. She couldn't tell if Mio's innards were clamping down on her intentionally.
Mio's arms were still around her neck, while her eyes awaited an answer. Ritsu looked all around her. The sun was only seconds away from fading into the horizon and now it sent a light shadow over them. When she turned back to Mio, she had a sudden vision of pushing into her during their moment of passion. She remembered she almost lost control during that dark, Winter night. Ever since then, those events had plagued her thought of mind the weeks that followed. What would it feel like to have her essence mixed with Mio's? Would it be what she'd always imagined?
Ritsu leaned in to kiss Mio again, a move that pushed her knees nearly to her chest. She brushed her long, raven hair and moved her hands over Mio's, twining her fingers over and between hers. "Is that what you want?" Ritsu asked in a hushed whisper. "Will it please you?"
Mio stopped and focused on the warmth of Ritsu's length inside her. It was strange and beautiful how they were conversing so plainly while their bodies were conjoined. Ritsu had barely moved inside her. Even driven by her lust, she demonstrated a large amount of self control. Mio wrapped her legs around Ritsu's back. She would never let her go, not now and not ever. "Yes."
"Then if it satisfies you, I will do as you wish," Ritsu said and kissed her with an urgency she hadn't felt since last Winter. She laid one slow, possessive kiss along the length of Mio's neck and began thrusting. Ritsu moved her hips in spirals in and out of her, reaching every corner inside her. The speed of her thrusts increased and with them came a few soft moans from Mio. She shifted her position and moved their hands on either side of her head. They had stopped talking altogether. Now all she heard was their ragged breaths mingling in the silence of the bedroom.
Ritsu released their hands and knelt. She gripped the back of Mio's knees and thrust forward, taking a glimpse of her hardened length sliding in and out audibly. She placed her right thumb right above Mio's clit and massaged her gently, knowing that the added stimulation would further pleasure her partner.
Mio arched back with a loud cry. Their combined warmth added to the fueling fire in the pit of her stomach. She gasped in surprise when she felt Ritsu hit something deep inside her and moaned when she did it again and again. Mio looked up at Ritsu and lifted her hips, pushing herself to accommodate as much of her as she could.
Ritsu held on for as long as she could, resorting to timing her breaths so that she would last longer. But not even her resistance could stop her from the force of her impending climax. With three sharp thrusts, she
spent her pleasure inside Mio, filling her stomach with her liquid heat. She grunted softly, closed her eyes and lay on top of Mio.
Mio's heart still raced even as her ragged breathing settled. As Ritsu lay embedded in her, she felt her softening inside and smiled weakly. To have all of her finishing inside was more than what she'd ever imagined. With it, she felt more whole than ever before.
Ritsu took shallow breaths, exhausted for having come so much. She'd been celibate for more than three years and had kept her vows until last Winter and now. A grin tugged at her lips as she kissed Mio's cheek and pulled out. She threw the bedsheets over them and cuddled her in her arms. If this was what the next three days would be like, she'd give anything to spend an eternity with Mio just as they were now.
It was past midnight when Mio held a small pouch in her hand. Just as she promised Ritsu, she had several contraceptives to resort to ranging from a variety of mixed potions to simple herbs. Tonight she had a pouch of carrot seeds to digest.
Mio stood right at the window and opened it, taking a few into her palm. All she needed was to eat them so she wouldn't have to worry about any possibility of pregnancy.
But was that what she wanted?
Mio looked back at Ritsu who remained fast asleep on the bed. This would be one of the few moments she would have to see her this way, calm, settled and at peace. She closed her hand and waited for another minute, thinking silently in the dark of night.
She once entertained the thought of having children with Ritsu after they were trapped together in that small, isolated cottage. Since then Mio often wondered what it would be like to have a mini-me of themselves roaming around the castle just as they once did. She imagined they would have her dark raven hair but have Ritsu's golden eyes. Their personalities would probably be just as similar as theirs too. She guessed how many children she'd like, but two sounded perfect.
Mio smiled at the thought and brushed away the trace of one tear that caught in her eye. She blinked the remainder away then re-opened her palm.
She didn't want to bear anyone else's child but Ritsu's. And now that she could, nothing could stop her from making the decision to keep any hope of having one with her. Mio contemplated on the consequences. Even if she did keep it, it would be impossible for them to ever be a complete family. In the eyes of the King and the realm, Ritsu had kept her vows while Mio would forever belong to her husband. Their duties separated them entirely, Ritsu's as a knight to protect the royal family and Mio's to reign over her kingdom.
She exhaled deeply and took another look at what lay in her palm. It was so simple, so easy to destroy what could be. But for once in her entire life, she had a decision to make for herself on her own. She took one last look at Ritsu before closing the pouch and returning to bed.
Whatever the outcome, she would not regret her choice.