Adventures of Liam

Chapter 4 - AMBUSH

Auzora and I traveled for about three and a half hours that first night--trying to put as much distance between ourselves and Shaden as possible. Eventually, we both grew weary and found a small hollow, just large enough to lay our bed rolls down on. We ate a quick cold meal, not wanting to risk a fire, before falling fast asleep. Luckily, nothing assaulted us in the night. In fact, we encountered nothing overtly hostile for the first three days of our seven-day trek to the dwarven trading town Nardäral. However, that all changed on our fourth march.

Auzora and I had just finished our mid-day meal when I spotted something moving far in the distance (Elves have exceptional eyesight and hearing, though our sense of smell is well below average). After I mentioned the disturbance to Auazora, we decided to investigate. I set off toward the movement using my Ranger training and Elven speed. Once within three hundred yards of the disturbance, I could see it wasn't a forest creature or monster. It wasn't a single creature at all.

There were many beings, a bunch of smaller reptilian-looking creatures that only stood about four feet tall. They had the heads of lizards with elongated snouts, and I could see tiny tongues flicking out as if tasting the air. Unlike lizards, they stood on two legs and had arms that ended in sharp clawed hands. Their bodies seemed covered with tiny green scales and they wore light leather armor; some held short swords, while others carried short bows. I was able to count twenty of these little vicious-looking creatures. Then there was the enormous creature.

He stood taller than Azuora, coming in at close to seven feet tall. He had a round head with two grotesque tusks protruding from his bottom lip. His skin color was a dark red, and though I had never seen one in person, I had heard enough stories to know he was an Orc. It is well known (even in a sheltered, out-of-the-way place like Shaden) that Orcs are one of the more intelligent minions of the Ocash Empire. The Orc wore full plate armor, like Auzora's, and had a greatsword strapped to his back. Their intelligence and viciousness make them the perfect leaders for small raiding parties. Though I didn't know what smaller creatures were, the presence of an orc told me that this party was trouble.

Having gathered all the information I could, I returned to Auzora and told her what I had seen. Upon completing my tale, Auzora explained that the smaller creatures were Kobalts, known to be weak fighters alone but would swarm their enemies to significant effect.

"We need to eliminate this party if we can; otherwise, they will run a muck throughout the forest, destroying anything they can," Auzora stated after telling me about the Kobalts.

"So what do we do?" I asked.

"I think our best bet would be to ambush them. If we can take them by surprise, we could eliminate many of the Kobalts and then focus on the Orc."

"I like that idea. However, I think I can handle the Kobalts if you deal with the Orc."

"Are you sure? You said there were twenty Kobalts, which is quite a few."

"I should be able to take out enough in the surprise attack to handle the rest while you deal with the Orc. This will be the perfect opportunity for me to show you my skills. I have told you I'm a skilled ranger, but now is my chance to prove it."

"Alright, if you really think you can handle them, we'll go with your plan."

"I know I can," I said confidently. With our plan settled, we set off toward the raiding party.

We arrived quickly to where I had last seen the raiding party to find they hadn't moved much. It seemed the party was in no hurry. This would work in our favor for the upcoming ambush. I quietly moved to the front of the group, finding a lovely tree that would give me good cover and a great vantage point. Auzora moved to the back of the party, where the orc was leading from behind. Once in place, I counted to 50 before springing to attack.

My first arrow flew true, taking one of the Kobalt archers straight through the eye. My second and third arrows flew shortly after, taking out two more archers. Before anyone knew what was happening, I had removed all five archers. I took down three more before Auzora emerged from the forest, a battle cry upon her lips, heading straight for the Orc leader. That was my cue to take from my tree and engage the remaining Kobalts so Auzora could deal with the Orc. As I leaped, I fired two more arrows, killing one Kobalt and severely injuring another. Upon hitting the ground, I dropped my bow and rolled while drawing my dueling scimitars. As I rose, I removed a Kobalt head from his shoulders before he knew what had hit him. I was able to slay two more before the others could react. I was able to injure another before they could mount a counterattack. As the six remaining healthy and one injured Kobalts charged me, I spared a split second to see Auzora and the Orc engaged in a fierce battle.

The Kobalts, true to their nature, attempted to swarm me. However, it became clear that they had never encountered a fighter like me. From a young age, I had studied the secret sword style of the Thereistian Rangers. This duel-wielding style acts more like a dance than stances, seamlessly flowing between offense and defense. This style is particularly good at dealing with the unpredictable nature of beasts and monsters that call Thereista home. It also was quite effective against swarming Kobalts. While fighting, I took a shallow slash across my forearm and thigh. Neither were very deep and wouldn't impair my mobility. On the other hand, my spinning blade severely injured or killed all of the remaining Kobalts in mere moments. I finished my dance of death just in time to watch Auzora parry the Orc's blade to the side before skewering him on her own, killing him and ending our successful ambush.

Chapter 5 - Waterfall in Moonlight

Auzora and I took some time to give any living Kobalts a mercifully swift death (something they would not have done for us should they have been victorious) and loot their corpses for valuables. We didn't bother burying the corpses. The beasts and monsters of the woods would take care of that. We found little value on the Kobalts, only 200 Coppers between the twenty. (100 Coppers = 1 Silver, 100 Silver = 1 Gold, 100 Gold = 1 Platinum) The Orc was a different story. Besides his full plate and greatsword, he had a storage ring.

(Storage rings are magically created items that allow the wearer to store non-living objects in a pocket dimension. Each ring can only carry so many things. The more expensive the ring, the more it can hold. Some rings can even be enchanted so only the wearer can open them. Unfortunately, that enchantment dissipates once the wearer has had their mortal coil cut short.)

The Orc's storage ring had provisions and, more importantly, 30 gold, 65 silver, and 85 copper. It was quite the score, and we stored all of it in our two storage rings. (Auzora's ring had greater capacity than mine, so she took the Orc's Armor).

"You fought well, Liam. I didn't see most of our fight as I had to focus on the Orc. He turned out to be quite skilled. However, the little I did see was quite impressive. I must admit that I was skeptical that you could handle twenty Kobalts on your own, but you dispatched them quite effectively." Auzora said appreciatively.

"Thank you, I appreciate the praise. I am glad I was able to show my skills. Anyone can say they are a Ranger, but only those who can prove it in battle can back up their claim."

"I said you were skilled, but that doesn't mean you are anywhere near as skilled as me," Auzora said with a chuckle. "Enough talk about the battle. I am covered in Orc blood, and you in Kobalt. You also have those two injuries that should be cleaned and bandaged. They may look insignificant, but the last thing we need is for them to get infected. Do you know of nearby streams or pools we might bathe in?"

"I do. A lovely waterfall pours into a perfect pool less than an hour's march from here. It is quite hidden, so I'm fairly certain I'm the only one that knows about it. It shouldn't add more than a few miles onto our march towards Nardäral. It won't even add any extra days to our trek."

"That sounds perfect. Let's clean and bind your scratches and be on our way. We don't want to be around here when it gets completely dark."

"You are correct; we don't want to be here when it gets dark. I doubt there will be anything left of these corpses by the time the sun shines her golden head tomorrow. The beasts and monsters will eat everything, bones and all. I'm certain that they have already picked up the scent of fresh blood. The quicker we leave, the better." That said, we quickly cleaned my wounds with water from one of our canteens and bound them with a clean cloth. Making sure we had everything we needed, and after I had retrieved any arrows that were salvageable, we set off for the pools. We made good time, arriving at the secluded falls shortly after nightfall. The area was so remote and shrouded by dense forest that we decided to make a fire. I agreed to start making dinner while Auzora bathed.

I set up a spit, skinned, and cleaned a rabbit I had shot before the ambush. Using a cast-iron pan from my storage, I sauteed some carrots and potatoes from Shaden with rabbit fat. Everything took about twenty minutes to cook thoroughly, yet Auzora remained away. I gave her a bit more time and ate my dinner as the full moon began to climb in the sky. When Auzora still had not returned over an hour since she had left for her bath, I began to get worried and decided to ensure she was okay.

As I walked towards the hidden falls, I called out to Auzora to let her know I was coming and that dinner was ready. However, I received no response, so I went on, getting a little worried. I rounded the corner of the waterfall and beheld a sight I didn't expect to see. Standing beneath the falling water in a ray of moonlight was Auzora in all her naked glory.

She stood with water running down her body, staring at her long black hair flowing down over her large, exquisitely perky breasts, each capped with an engorged pink nipple and covered in soft, inviting dark blue fur, which went down her taut, muscular belly to her well-defined legs. My brain seemed to miss part of her body or refused to believe what it saw because as they traveled back up her body, it became clear exactly what they saw. There, sticking straight as an arrow and as hard as steel, from her pelvic area was the most enormous cock I had ever seen.

The thing was genuinely a massive monster, being shaped like a dog's cock, only to epic proportions, with two massive balls right below its length. As I stared at her meaty rod, unbeknownst to me, Auzora stared hungrily back at me. I don't know how long I stood there staring, it could have been minutes or even hours, but eventually, Auzora broke the silence.

"Did you say dinner was ready?" she asked.

"Yes," I stammered.

"Great, I'm famished. Fighting always makes me so hungry." She said before swimming over to the shore. "You really should get cleaned up. The water is very refreshing, and the night is perfect." She said as she stepped out of the water, grabbed her towel, and returned to camp without another word. I was left standing there like a frightened rabbit cornered by a fierce predator. When my mind finally got its act together, I stripped and took an extra long bath, futilely attempting to get the image of Auzora's rock-hard cock out of my mind. I had never seen anything like it before, especially not attached to a woman as beautiful as her. When I returned to camp, Auzora acted like the incident had never happened. In fact, over the next three uneventful days, Auzora appeared as if nothing had happened. Unfortunately, that wasn't the case for me.

Not only could I not get the image out of my mind, but I also found that every time I would think about it, my eleven-inch cock would get stiff as a board. It invaded my sleep at night, and each morning I awoke with a new white stain in my undergarments. This all continued until the night before we arrived at Nardäral.

That night when I fell asleep, I awoke in utter black. Then like a curtain falling away, the darkness parted, and there, standing in nothingness, bathed in bright light, stood the Lady in White, Goddess Zeva.

"Aww, Liam, how glad am I to see you. I knew you would make the perfect champion for me," She said as I floated towards her. "How you reacted to one of my chosen 'Daughters' is proof of that." It took me a moment to realize she was talking about Auzora's cock. (I'm a little slow when I get pulled from my dreams and placed in front of a Goddess. You would be too.)

"Are all of your 'Daughters' gifted like that?" I asked.

"There is no reason to be shy about. Do all of my 'Daughters' have massive cocks? Of course, they do. I wouldn't be the Goddess of Futanari if they didn't," she said as she gestured toward her crotch. There I could just bearly make out the monster beneath her robes. I couldn't get a good look at it, but I could tell it was much, much bigger than Auzora's. "Unfortunately, you are not ready to become my Champion yet. Before you can sit on that, you must receive three of my boons after performing the mating ritual with three of my Daughters. These boons will grant you new skills crucial in taking down the evil Ocash Empire. You will need more than three to take down the Empire, but three are required to be my champion." She then went into great detail on how the mating ritual was performed. Unbeknownst to me, at the same time, Zeva was visiting my dream. She was visiting Auzora's. I would learn later that this is what she said.

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"Welcome, my Daughter, you have performed flawlessly, and I know how hard it was for you to resist taking him after the waterfall, but the time was not right. However, all your patience and hard work is about to pay off. I promise you that tomorrow night will be a night you never forget. However, you need to promise me that you will allow Liam to do everything during your first time. He is doing as I instructed, performing a ritual that will let me grant him a boon. He will need this boon and many others in order to become the champion I need him to be. That also means that it is imperative that you share him with some of my other Daughters. Do you understand?"

"Of course, my Goddess, I will be your faithful servant now and forever. If that means I must share, Liam, then share, I shall."

"Good, but do not worry. There are many benefits to sharing. In fact, I will need you to do something with my other Daughters to prepare Liam to become my Champion. However, we can speak of that later. First, I have an essential gift for you." Zeva said as she withdrew a large vial from her robe and handed it to Auzora. "When the time is right, give this potion to Liam and ensure he drinks every last drop. It will ensure that he has no issues. The potion will work quickly; however, I recommend waiting at least a few minutes before attempting anything."

"Thank you, I shall tell him what you told me," Auzora said as she took the vial and bowed.

"Wonderful. Now, let us talk about all the wonderful and fun things you can do in a group."

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Had I been awake at that moment and not in my conversation with a Goddess, I would have seen a smile on Auzora's face, and it was only growing larger.

Chapter 6 - The Night That Changed Everything

I awoke before Auzora with a lot on my mind. Everything the Goddess had told me last night was still streaming through my brain. I knew what to do, though I was nervous and excited about the prospect. It wasn't something I had ever dreamed of doing, but life has a way of throwing you curve balls, especially when a Goddess gets involved. Auzora awoke a short time later, and I caught a glimpse of her quickly stashing something into her storage ring.

"Good morning Auzora. I hope you slept well," I asked.

"I slept amazingly. I feel so alive and full of vigor. Why don't we eat some breakfast, and then get an early start? That way, we should be able to make it to Nardäral by mid-afternoon. We will have to go through the south gate. I have my room at the Firewater Tavern, an inn near the center of town. We can head there and get some food before heading to my room. The room should be big enough for both of us, and it has a private bath. One of the wonderful things about living in a dwarven town is running, hot water."

"Sounds good to me," I said as I pulled out our breakfast. Auzora didn't mention whatever she had hidden away, so I decided not to mention it. I had trusted her this far, and she had given me no indications not to. Besides, the Goddess had straight up told me to trust her. Therefore there was no reason for me to pry. After breakfast, we set off, and it was turning into a beautiful day, not too hot, yet there wasn't a cloud in the sky. It was around mid-morning when we reached the borders of Thereista. I took a moment to look back at the great forest's massive trees.

"Are you okay, Liam?"

"I'm fine. This is just the first time I have ever been beyond Thereista's borders. I spent the first fifty years of my life exploring those woods, and now I'm embarking on a grand adventure to defeat an evil Empire I have only really heard about in stories. I just hope that one day when this is all over, I'll be able to return here and see my family again." As I stood there, contemplating my future, I felt Auzora's muscular arms wrap around my shoulders.

"Come, Liam. I'm sure you will see these incredible trees again one day, and you will be stronger, wiser, and full of your own tales when you do. You have already fought a battle against Ocash's minions and defeated them with ease. Do I think our battles will be so easy in the future? Of course not, but you will gain allies like me that will aid you in your quest, and together, I'm certain we will overcome any obstacle that gets set in our path. I have been a Daughter of the Goddess from a young age, and I trust in her completely. My trust in her only doubled when she told me she chose you to be her Champion. You have the seeds of greatness within you. Now come, and let me help you make them come alive." She then gently but firmly turned me away from the forest and towards my destiny.

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The rest of the march to Nardäral was uneventful. The town was built directly into the side of the Téndesìl mountain range, on the edge of the Dwarven Kingdom of Doränbar. A tall wall of finely carved stone stood around the exposed edges of the town with only three gates. A deep moat lay outside its walls with stout portcullis and draw-bridges at each gate. These were left open all day with guards defending, including a guard captain who collected the entrance toll. We arrived around mid-afternoon and paid our toll, and entered. As we went through, I couldn't help but notice that there didn't seem to be many people going in or out.

"Is this normal? The streets seem a little barren, and there doesn't seem to be many people going in and out of the city." I asked Auzora as we made our way to the Firewater Tavern.

"No, this isn't normal. Something is definitely going on. We can ask the innkeeper when we get to the Tavern. He is a friend of mine."

It took us about twenty minutes to get to the tavern. When we arrived, we found that it was also affected by whatever was happening to the city. Auzora approached the counter where an old Catkin stooped over some books.