We arrive in the goddess realm again and Vi is back to being high as fuck with her feeling. I giggled at her and also the feeling of my feelings. Her hearing me giggle makes her giggle and now we are both giggling uncontrollably. The goddess, Aruna, approaches us and says, "I have missed your company. I knew you would find your way back to me." I stop giggling and ask something that has been really bothering me, "Will there be a way to get Ash's magic back? The doctors said there was no chance they could reverse the effect, but I figured if anyone can you can." The goddess then says sipping a rainbow looking concoction while lounging in her chaise lounge chair that she summoned with a snap of her fingers, "If he desires his magic again, there is a spring on a mountain where what the humans call 'demons' reside. A mountain of many names. A mountain that means a lot to their people. The spring there is rich in wind magic and can, with your power, restore his magic."
Vi all high like says, "That is amaaazing. I am so happy for him. He is going to be soooo happy." I say slightly bowing to the goddess showing my respect, "He will be elated to hear the news. Thank you, goddess." Goddess Aruna then says, "I heard Vi say that she would like to see the same vision I showed you. Is that correct?" I nod, "That is correct, Goddess." Aruna replies while remaining in her chaise lounge chair sipping that pretty concoction, "Very well." With a snap of her fingers with her free hand she showed the vision of a peaceful Gaos as she non-chalantly sips her beverage. Vi still high af basking in this in amazement. Vi is smiling and crying happy tears. The vision seems to continue for a while and it is wonderful. I bask in the feeling and the future as well as a reminder of why I have endured all I have here in this world. We spend the remainder of our visit looking at the future then next thing I know I am being sucked out of the goddess realm and waking up. I couldn't tell if Vi soul traveled with me back or not. Guess we will find out soon enough.
I wake up and Vi is still passed out asleep. I do my usual workout and purify ritual and Vi starts to stir and looks at me smiling and says wiping the sleep from her eyes, "That was amazing!" In her tired groggy voice she continues, "I was so mesmerized by that future and moved I was speechless. I have never been more sure of what I want to do with my life. I want to be with you always. I want to see your dreams, missions and goals achieved. That is my dream. You are my dream." She sleepily waves me over, "Kiss me Zoe. I need your lips on mine. I cannot function without the good morning kisses from my love. You have spoiled me rotten and now they are my drug." She reaches up and sleepily pulls me down in for a good morning kiss and moans a sleepy sexy moan while kissing me.
A knock at the door interrupts us and one of the castle chambermaids rolls in a cart with our breakfast and immediately excuses herself after seeing our intimate position though we were not currently kissing. She closes the door to give us privacy. Vi then purrs while stretching, "I have an idea. Why don't you put your breakfast on me and eat off me?" I purr back and bite my lip in anticipation, "You had me at breakfast." Vi takes off the clothes she was sleeping in while I get up and grab some plates of food. I bring the plates back and start arranging their contents on her chest and torso. Putting some jam and cream on her nipples because that is just the right thing to do. Vi starts laughing out loud, "That tickles!" Once everything is arranged, I start eating delicately and sensually. Trying not to waste any food from trying to roll off her sides or her breasts.
Vi moans in pleasure as I eat off of her. Her moans get louder when I reach her nipples. Licking the jam and cream ever so delicately while taking my time. It takes me a while to eat one plate and with my appetite breakfast takes forever which turned into a very long foreplay session. Once I took my time finishing my breakfast I said, "Now time for dessert." and I go between her legs which are now soaking wet and ready. I lick her lips a few times to tease her and to see her quiver in anticipation then I swirl my tongue around her hood and slide a finger into her she immediately says, "You can start with two today. I need you now." I replied while giving a silly salute while still right between her legs, "Aye Aye Captain." She laughs, "I am not a captain" I laugh back, "I know, it is just something we would say as a goofy way to acknowledge something." We laugh a bit and I get my composure and start swirling my tongue around the hood of her clit now putting two fingers into her. Slowly at first to make sure she is acclimated then I start to pulse faster.
Vi moans are getting louder and more frequent. I start going a little rougher like she likes and she screams out, "By the goddess! Yes! Yes! Just like that!" and screams out again in pleasure while I continue. She is a fan of the 'soul snatcher' move so when I feel she is getting closer to orgasm I stop swirling my tongue and latch on her clit and suck. She orgasms almost immediately, arching her back in pleasure, screaming loudly in ecstasy over and over and over with every wave of orgasm.
When she relaxes I come up to her face to kiss her casting a purify spell on her mid kiss and she giggles, "I see you over here multitasking." She continues to kiss me and in between kisses says, "you are incredible as always." I reply, "Vi, you must be starving because I got a little carried away. I don't think you ate breakfast yet." Ash and Sid have eaten their breakfast already and are taking their post breakfast nap. How they are still sleeping from Vi's screams of ecstasy I have no idea.
I get up and grab her breakfast plate and bring it to her in bed with a bed tray that was on the cart so she can eat comfortably in the bed. I purify the glass on the table and fill it up with some of the water from our room pitcher then take it over to her tray and set it with her food. I ask before I sit down, "Would you like me to get you some tea or maybe milk?" She shakes her head, "This is fine. Thank you, Zoe. I will require a kiss from you though." I say sarcastically , "Oh no. You are asking way too much of me" as I walk to her and kiss her in between kisses I say, "I can't", "I won't", all sarcastically while she is giggling then she responds in between kisses, "You are cute." Ash and Sid wake up and Ash, all cute and sleepy says, "I want pets and kisses too" I break away from Vi and say, "Come here my beloved family. I would call you my children but you feel more like brothers." Ash then says, "Sister!" As he is jolted awake by that and runs over quickly for cuddles and pets. I giggle, "You are so cute, my little bro. Hey, we have news just for you Ash." Ash replies with an adorable head tilt in curiosity, "What is it?" I reply with a smile knowing he is going to be so excited, "It is about your magic. You can actually get it back but we need to go to a wind magic spring in the demihuman country of Calla. You will need to be in the spring and need my power to reawaken your magic. The goddess told us so last night."
Ash gets up and spins excitedly in a few circles with a short burst of zoomies, "That is AMAZING! I thought it was lost to me forever. I never thought to ask if I could get it back. THANK YOU, ZOE!" He yells in excitement and does a few more circles. Sid comes over and gives Ash a celebratory lick. Both Vi and I are giggling now because of the cuteness overload. After basking in the moment Vi says, "I say we get shopping done and out the way so we can come back and talk with father about our journey and get everything set up for departure." I reply, "Sounds like a plan. Sid why don't you get in Ash's shadow and Ash you get in the backpack. We probably should keep a lower profile this time if we want to make good time. When we get to the store we are headed to, you guys can come out and rate my outfits, too." They both spin in excitement and Sid very smoothly transitions from his spin into Ash's shadow who then hops in my backpack and we head out.
We arrive at the store and Sir Maria and Sir Brody are posted up outside while we shop. There is a lot of variety from regular attire and maid/butler attire, to formal wear. They had quite the selection. I go ahead and let Ash and Sid out and Sid sits patiently with his tail wagging while Ash goes to Vi and runs up to her and holds on to her shoulders. Vi's eyes glint a mischievous gleam and she grabs a whole lot of things in an excited frenzy and pushes me into a changing stall and jams a maid outfit in my hands, "I definitely need to see this. I know you are going to refuse it but I just need to see it pretty please." Vi is determined to see me in more feminine clothes. I blush thinking this doesn't suit me at all and sigh in defeat and change. I get in the maid outfit and as I anticipated it looks hella weird or at least I think so. Nothing against muscle mommies in maid outfits because I love a good muscle mommy in a maid outfit. Just not this muscle mommy. It could be because I prefer more masculine clothes.
I walk out and spin for Vi. Ash's reaction was that of laughter, "That doesn't suit her at all!" Sid snaps back showing his teeth, "She looks great in everything, take that back." Ash then sticks out his tongue in response. Vi squeals oblivious to their squabbling, "By the goddess you are just so cute! Spin again!" I spin again and she lets out another squeal, "SO CUTE! Alright let me look at you a bit more to commit this moment into memory… and now here try this one." She hands me the butler uniform they had displayed and I grab that with haste. This is way more my cup of tea. I throw that butler uniform on and walk directly to Vi with my arm across my torso as if I had a towel draped over it. You know, like butlers do, and I say, "Is there any way I can be of service, mistress?" I say with a slight bow.
She squeals, blushing furiously, "OH MY GODDESS! We are buying this one. You are doing things to me right now. This outfit is purely for me not part of our deal. I just need you to serve me in that." She says with a purr and brings me in for a kiss. Ash and Sid are giggling at the exchange. The shop clerk is over to the side blushing up a storm. Vi then hands me an outfit similar to my goddess outfit but with harem style pants instead and low cut sandals and even comes with a matching colored partial veil that covers the lower part of the face. I actually kind of like it even though it looks like something the goddess hand picked for me. It is definitely more modest covering my legs.
I change into that one and Vi purrs when I come out. "I love it. We are also getting this one. Again for me not you. These will all be going in MY storage for when I want you to put them on." I sigh knowing she had this loophole in place from the start, "Fine, ok." She then hands me a nice looking crop top and some trousers that coordinate. I LOVE IT ALREADY. I grab it and go change and it is exactly my cup of tea. I love trousers. They just feel so comfortable to me. I change and I spin when I come out in this one and she smiles and says, "That is so you. I love it." I reply while smiling down at the outfit, "I agree I like this one." Ash and Sid like it as well. Vi then says, "Changing gears… Formal wear…" She grabs a few dresses and I groan and say in a pouty manner, "Vi, I would much prefer the men's formal attire instead." She replies completely unfazed by my words while still grabbing dresses, "Oh, I am well aware. I just want to see you in dresses while I have the chance. Nothing wrong with that." I sigh, "Fine as long as you don't make me wear it in public." Vi groans, "Tsk. You are no fun."
She hands me a few dresses and I come out and twirl in each of them for her while she gushes over me. After trying on all of those dresses and Vi was finally satisfied, she handed me a set of mens formal wear with a variety of burgundy and amber colors that complimented me and brought out my amber eyes and my tan skin the designs on the suit were supposed to put one in mind of flowers cascading asymmetrically on the suit it looks like and it is beautiful. I go to put it on and I fucking love it. She picked out the color that best suited me and everything on her first try just like with the first regular outfit with the leather crop top now that I think about it. The other things she wanted me to try were just for her personal enjoyment. I walk out and say while grabbing her hand and slightly bowing, "I would offer to dance with you but I do not know this world's dancing at all and I am afraid all I would do is step on your toes." I say as I kiss her hand while wearing this outfit. She purrs and bites her lip looking at me with those passion filled blue eyes of hers, "You can step on my toes anytime. Guess we will have to fix the dancing thing some other time. That looks like a winner to me. What do you think, Zoe?" I reply while looking down and admiring it, "I think you are right." Vi all excitedly gets all of the bounty and checks out.
I go to change back into the clothes I arrived in and Vi says, "Put the other outfit you got on to wear out." She says referencing the casual fit I picked out earlier while shopping. Thankfully since that outfit is more modest. I can still get the boosted defense of the underwear while wearing things on top of them. I REFUSE to just go out in these shorts. I wouldn't mind swimming in them though. Actually, they would be perfect for swimming. I am totally on a distracted thought train as I finish throwing on the outfit on top of my basically super defensive under/swimwear and go out and Ash immediately goes to my shoulder, "I thought you looked great in everything… Except that maid outfit. It didn't feel like it suited you."
I giggle while reaching up to give him light scratches on his adorable little head, "I agree with you on that front. I didn't really like the maid outfit myself, either. Though Vi enjoyed it thoroughly." Sid then joins, "To each their own." I giggle and reply, "You are so very right. They do say beauty is in the eye of the beholder. Not everyone finds beauty in the same things. Especially in this world that is ruled by such varying emotions. Like both of you, I think you are both very beautiful. Inside and out." I say with a smile and Ash hugs my face and Sid comes to brush up against me, tail wagging. Ash asks with his adorable eyes shimmering with wetness, "Even with this gray fur?" I reply while hugging him gently with a hand, "It is that gray fur that I find so beautiful, little bro." Ash burrows his face in my face really adorably. As I hold him with one hand, I pet Sid with my other hand. By this time Vi is done and she looks on basking in the family moment as she approaches us, "I don't know why we are having a moment, but I want in too." Sid's tail is wagging and Ash is so cute with his face burrowing. We end the family hug and Vi asks while offering me her hand to hold, "You about ready to head back?" I nod. Sid without need of instruction hops in Ash's shadow and Ash then goes in my bag and we head back.
Back at the castle we head straight to the drawing room which is apparently where King Juan is and the natural sunlight is filling the room bright at this time of day. It was like meeting him for the first time again. He was a completely different person when the Queen wasn't beside him or in the room. He does look like a 'proper' king next to her though. Right now, he jumped up from his tea and came over to us, "My lovely Vi. My sweet little baby girl, come give your doting father a kiss." Vi goes up to him and kisses him on the cheek. Hey says in a tone that is more fatherly than kingly, "You make this old man happy. Those other two never indulged in my passionate doting. You make my fire core burn bright when you indulge me like this. I am going to miss you dearly. Half of me wants to make you stay, but the other half knows that would just make you hate me. If you ever hated me, my sweet daughter, I would not be able to go on. I have to let you go for my own self-preservation."
He kisses her on the cheek and sits back down by his tea and points his hand to the empty chairs around the table inviting us to sit, "Come join me, so we may discuss how I can do my best to make sure your journey is comfortable." We go to sit down and one of the castle maids fills up our tea cups. He takes a sip then says, "Ok. First and foremost is your safety. I want you to take at least one knight for protection and this is non-negotiable." Sir Maria hearing this from the doorway comes and approaches, "I apologize for intruding on your conversation, your highness, but I will gladly volunteer to be that knight. If you would have me, Princess Riviera." She says kneeling in front of Vi. Vi replies with a motion for her to rise, "Relax, Maria. I would be honored if you joined us, but are you sure? This is going to be a long and most probably dangerous journey. I just want to make sure you know exactly what you are in for before you commit." Sir Maria replies, "From what I have seen the two of you accomplish, I want to be included in that, princess. You both have been doing so much good, and it would be my honor to help you continue doing what you do." She says this with a slight bow to Vi.
Vi then says, taking Maria's sword out of her sheath holding it in front of her for a quick ceremony, "I hereby appoint you as my personal knight for this journey. I will now be in your care." As she says this Sir Maria kisses the broad side of the blade in a show of fealty. Vi then hands the sword over so Maria can return it to its sheath. King Juan then says, continuing with his own list to make sure we have everything, "Great. Now that it is settled, how are you on your provisions?" Vi replies waving her hand dismissively, "Don't worry we stocked up yesterday." Then she continues to say everything she got from the general store.
King Juan then says after sipping on his tea, "It sounds like you got most everything for provisions taken care of… Ok, as for the mounts for you, I figured you could take your horse and two others of your choosing so your knight can have a mount too." Vi then replies slightly furrowing her brow, "Ok father. I do have a question for you, though. You see Zoe's ability works for awakening animals as well and she was wondering if she can awaken the magical abilities within the other horses we are leaving behind in hopes of leaving you with very powerful mounts that can aid in battles." King Juan beams, "If you can guarantee that they won't rebel once they retrieve their powers, then I would be very happy to accept a generous proposal as that." I nod my head, joining the conversation now, "I understand your terms, your highness."
King Juan then continues switching gears slightly to quality of life items next, "Ok, now comfort items or other miscellaneous things you might possibly use. I have been thinking and I would like you to have a few things." He gestures to some of his loyal retainers who have some things for us. King Juan continues, "I have my personal enchanted teapot no campfire needed just water and magic. I also have my own personal traveling mattress that is big enough for at least two people," he says with a wink at his daughter who then rolls her eyes. He continues, "I have many more comfort items a princess like you would enjoy as well. I know you have plenty of room left in your storage bag." He points to the assortment of teas and other comfort items like lotions, shampoo, perfume, etc. There were BOXES of them. King Juan then continues, "The most important thing for you to remember is that you are always welcomed back home, my sweet daughter. I love you so much." He gets up and kisses her on the forehead, "Alright, I'll let you continue your preparations. Make sure to take everything here. Let me spoil you while I can." Vi nods, "I love you too, father." King Juan then replies slightly pouting, "Oh I miss the days you called me daddy. Can I be greedy and ask for another kiss from my baby girl?" Vi kisses his bent down face on the cheek then he smiles a goofy smile and leaves the room. I really like this side of the king. I wish he showed this side more often. It is really adorable. Vi puts all of the items in her bag. I am surprised the boxes actually go in the bag, but it is magic I guess. After we get her all loaded up we head to the stables.
As we approach the stables my earring starts to beep. Here we meet a lot of horses. There has to be like 20 or so in this large what I would call a barn. Vi goes to her horse and pets him on the face while I get in the middle of everyone and just announce, "Hello all of you. My name is Zoe and I have a proposition for you. Now, I wish I could just go out and do it regardless of your choice, but my choices are limited at this time. Would you still be loyal to the crown if you awaken magical powers? King Juan would love to have mighty mounts that could also fight. If not, I have another proposition. I am in need of two loyal steeds to accompany me on my journey. I will be going around and awakening more animals and people alike on a mission of peace. Though if you go with me you will probably be put in dangerous situations. Those are the only two scenarios where you can awaken your magic, sadly. Would you like me to give you all a moment to think about it? This is a big decision, I understand." They all get a little restless in excited energy about the news of magic. Most of them are saying things like, "Yea I don't mind sticking around if it means I can actually use magic." That is really good. There are three horses near the edge of the barn that are excited but not in the same way, "You mean we can leave this place? I have always wanted to see the world." Another one says, "Oh no. Only two of us can go. How will we ever decide?" I then go to Vi and update her on the situation with the three horses that want to join us. Vi says, bringing her hand elegantly up to her face to ponder, "Hmmm…I wonder if father would allow us to take another. He might if we take one more knight with us for protection. Sir Brody cannot. He has a lovely wife and they are now taking care of Nat's siblings. So he can't leave behind all of that… Maybe him… one moment. Let me check on something real quick. I will be right back, my love." She kisses me on the cheek and leaves on a mission, but first whispers something to Sir Maria who glances at me briefly and nods. She then uses her water magic to skate quickly away.
I want to awaken the light magic one first to stop this beeping. When I approach a beautiful white horse with a yellow mane, my earring starts going off like crazy. I then reach out to touch Vi's horse and it beeps solid. I say after confirming it is in fact this one, "Let me go ahead and awaken your light magic." I place my hands on him and think, 'HEAL' and he flashes bright with a light like I did when I awakened. He starts giggling and does a little happy prance and says, "I feel so warm inside." I giggle, understanding perfectly what he is feeling in his core, "I know the feeling buddy, do you have a name?" He nods a few times causing the part of his yellow mane that is in his face to jump a few times, "Vi calls me Comet." I then replied, petting him on his face, "Alright Comet, here is everything you need to know about light magic and what to be careful of." I then go into the spiel.
After letting him know everything he seemed very content with everything. He did say he felt he couldn't use heal or purify but more beams of light and light manipulation instead. I go over to the three talking about going on the trip and I tell them we are going to try and let all three of them go so nobody has to make a choice. I tell them we have to wait for Vi to come back. I then go out to the middle of the barn and ask everyone while projecting my voice, "Everyone who has decided that they will stay and be loyal to the crown, place your heads over the edge of your stalls towards me." Most everyone in the barn does as I say and Sir Maria is onlooking as a witness. I heal and awaken all of the horses who made their choice and a few were earth magic users and went horsey 'super saiyan'. It was really a sight to behold and they were magnificent to look at. They don't feel as scary as people 'super saiyans' do.
I turn to the other three, "So what are your names?" They shake their heads, "No one gave us names, we are just 'horse'." I respond while putting my hand to my face thinking out loud, "Part of me wants to wait on your magic before naming you, but you are more than your magic. Let me think…" There are two that seem really close and might be siblings. Though their fur color is completely different, one is reddish brown with eyes that are amber in color with a hint of red and the other is grayish blue with eyes a bright blue in color. I think I have it, "You will now be Ruby and Sapphire." I turn to the other horse which has very beautiful brown fur and green eyes I love, "Emerald for you for your gemstone eyes. Though I think I like Em for short." They all seem very pleased with their names and do a happy dance. Totally realizing I just named every one of these horses after a precious stone. Oh well those names suit them so it works out. I am sure we will grow to love these guys.
By this time Vi is back sliding to a stop on her water skates at the entrance of the barn and appears like she has good news, "I have our second knight, it will be Carlos, my other knight from the night shift. He is a fire magic user that can harness the power of lightning." I immediately think 'This boy a fucking firebender' from the Avatar show. Firebenders in that show could harness electricity if they used water bending principles. I wonder if it is the same here? Probably not. Besides the element aspect, there aren't really much more in common with Avatar in this world than that. I have never heard of wielding lightning in this world. I am curious to see how it works though. Vi continues with her good news while approaching me, "He is going to be a little tired, but he is going to try and flip his sleep schedule to join us tomorrow." Sir Maria sighs and has a slightly annoyed expression, "That idiot?... Well he is a very competent idiot."
Vi continues as she gets back to my side squeezing my hand, "Father was more than willing to let us take another horse since we added another knight to our party." I then said, squeezing her hand in response, "Then let's get this show on the road shall we." I place my hands on each of them while still holding Vi's hand with my other, healing them. Ruby turns out to harness fire and Sapphire wields ice. The names turned out perfect. That is amazing. When I heal Emerald she goes horsey super saiyan. We have another earth magic user and now we have one that will be joining our party. I pet Em feeling safe around her, "I think we are going to be good friends." Em nods her head, "I feel so strong! This is awesome!" She uses her power to spawn snacks for herself and Ruby and Sapphire say in unison, "We want some, too!" Em without missing a beat spawns vines of fruit over by the other horses and they chow down in bliss. They continue to eat and Vi then says, "I still have some last minute packing with clothes and of the like. Would you like to join me, Zoe?" I nod and go with her to help her finish packing.