Blazing Glory Ch. 07

"Oh, this is another deity. She tends to like to wander about naked and always enjoys having intimate sex with other immortals and volarians wherever she finds them here," Kiora laughed softly. "Her name is Aphrodite."

"Wow...." Blaze muttered numbly as he started towards the immortal vixen, nearly drooling with desire.

"BLAZE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!" four voices screamed at once.

BOOOOOOOOM!!!!!

A cloud of dust rose from the massive temple high in the sky, drawing the attention of even the city dwellers further away. Kendra, Rae, Tyra, and Nadine furiously stood over Blaze with four clenched fists after having blasted him simultaneously. They all growled and stalked onwards, leaving a stunned avatar to stare at the crater with only Blaze's feet sticking out of the ground!

It took her quite a few minutes to dig the dazed young man out and more than that to rouse him from whatever world they had clobbered his mind into. Helping the stumbling man to his feet, Kiora shot the four females a hot look.

The avatar shook her head with a scowl, "He couldn't help it. Any male who lays eyes upon that goddess is nearly always bewitched and highly aroused with desire."

Still looking a bit angry, they eventually cooled down and each kissed the still dazed warrior in apology. Blaze was alright and thankful the ground beneath had been soft enough to absorb much of the impact. He was pretty sure he'd be sore in the morning though! He couldn't blame the ladies though. One look at the goddess and any man would madly wish to be with her and only her forever. All four must have known this immediately upon sight.

With Kendra stepping up beside him and slipping her arm around his possessively, the group continued into the large building. Blaze was distracted for the length of time by all the beautiful tapestries and banners that hung about the great corridors and stairwells. Even more amazing was how the floor, walls and everything else seemed almost entirely made of marble. Their boots and heels echoed throughout the halls with every footstep. It must have taken centuries of blood, sweat and tears to fashion this place. More and more he was impressed by the volarian's devotion the Stavros.

Brilliant sunshine drew his eyes and mind out of its awe-induced daydream to behold the most beautiful garden yet. It extended outwards to view the great mountains towering above and the temple below them. In the middle was a fountain running with sparkling clear water from the figures of a man and a woman, an elf, a dragon and a lycan lionman. He had seen tall buildings on his journey, but none could reach as high as this work of art and stone.

Gaping in awe like star struck children at the market, they stared at it and wondered what amazing thing they would see next to top this. Nadine sniffled and wiped a tear from her eye at the sight of the lionman, touched that her race was so honored among the others in Stavros's presence. Blaze had his doubts about his own race, but felt renewed hope at the sight of the majestic man and woman. If Stavros still believed in humanity, then he should as well.

Kiora beckoned them to follow her towards the fountain. Their eyes finally saw what they had overlooked at first. When they realized, they couldn't believe they had looked past. The massive form of a human man sat on the lip of the fountain waiting patiently. The toga-clad man watched them come. In all their minds, they knew without a doubt that this was Stavros himself.

The deity rose to his feet and towered above them as they reached him. Though formidable in size, he still smiled warmly to them as Kiora dropped to a knee.

"As commanded, my lord Stavros, I have brought them to you."

"That you have, Kiora! Wonderful! Thank you for bringing them so quickly," he praised before turning those bright blue eyes to them.

Blaze blinked when he heard one collective sigh behind him. Looking behind, his mouth dropped open. All four women were acting like they were suddenly smitten with the immortal. Nadine made big girly eyes at Stavros while Tyra ran her hand quickly through her hair in an effort to make it look better. Even Rae averted her gaze, trying to maintain her coolness with obvious difficulty. Kendra cleared her throat and tightly gripped his arm as if in a battle to keep him in her mind and heart.

His face nearly turned green with jealousy. So Stavros was a well-muscled, easy on the eyes example of male perfection! They didn't have to go all giggly and googly eyed over him! Still. He was more than impressed himself and could not believe he was now standing in the presence of the most famous and powerful immortal of these lands.

"Blaze! My dear boy!" Stavros laughed loudly and clapped the young human on the shoulder. Blaze's knees nearly caved in from the force! "It's good to finally see you face to face with no need of disguises. We have important matters to discuss. I apologize to you ladies, but I need to speak with young Blaze here alone for a moment."

With a bright smile so warm and reassuring from Stavros, the ladies nodded in understanding. Nadine and Tyra set off into the gardens together to explore. Rae was about to follow when she caught sight of someone who made her hesitate. Eilistraee stood a ways off with a loving smile as she looked to Rae. Death's Mistress made straight for the Dark Maiden. The goddess embraced the assassin when reached and Blaze was surprised to see that embrace returned by Rae. Kendra kissed his cheek and strode off to study the fountain. But Blaze knew in his heart that those beautiful green emeralds were fixed on him like a hawk in the corner of her eye.

"I know it may seem wrong of me," Stavros said, drawing him aside to walk along a path through the flowery garden, "... to have deceived you those few times. I meant no ill intent to you and your friends. More so, I had your best interests in mind."

When Blaze nodded silently in understanding, the massive deity towering over him continued, "Rough times lay ahead, young man. Darker than you can imagine they are. You may think you have a knack for drawing adventure and trouble your way, but that is nothing close to what is to come."

Blaze looked down with a frown as he listened to every word carefully before shaking his head, "What will happen then? You seem to know a greater deal than I do as to what is happening."

"Let's just say Koas is making trouble for us again," Stavros sighed, "And this time she wants to make it a lasting effect on the world for her to enjoy."

"Why me then? I know I wanted adventure growing up, but why something this big?"

Stavros remained silent as they continued on before glancing down to the wondering human, "Because that is just the way fate is. It has and always will be a mystery as to why it works the way it does. But I can tell you this, young Blaze. Keep those women close. Don't lose them or all is lost. They need you as much as you need them."

Blaze nodded, already having felt such. Yet he couldn't help but also feel that Stavros wasn't telling him everything. Why was it so important that all five of them stick together? Kendra wanted him all to herself and he was sure the others wouldn't always be around.

"I've also wanted to tell you to take more care from here on out. I've had Kiora watching over you from the very beginning when we first met. She was to protect you from certain death only and report back to me. But things are getting more out of hand and I can't continue to ask her to watch over you when I need her myself. So try not to get into much more trouble than you already have."

Blaze nearly missed a step at this revelation. Kiora had been spying on them this entire time? No wonder she knew so much! By this point of the short conversation, the path had returned them full circle to the fountain where most of the ladies had already gathered. Their quiet conversations ended as they approached.

"I'm sure that you're all aware of the Natori weapon and Danika having escaped your grasp by now," Stavros spoke to all of them, moving over to sit on the fountain once again. Eilistraee leaned against the fountain in an alluring feminine manner next to her fellow immortal. "But that is quite alright. In the greater pattern of this, there will be other losses just the same to go with the victories."

"Which brings us to the very reason we are here, I suppose?" Kendra said boldly.

Stavros grinned, "Rightly so, my observant dancer! It has come to my knowledge that Koas intends to start a war. A war that will encompass all of the races and throw the whole world into turmoil. That is her greatest desire. It is the very essence of her being, so you can hardly blame her. Still that does not make it right and we want her stopped."

"And why can't you simply go and stop her yourself?" Rae asked, looking more towards Eilistraee.

The Dark Maiden shook her head, sending waves through her long brilliant hair, "If it were an issue between gods and goddesses, we would. But Koas is working through her own personal servants. These agents are recruiting beings of evil in massive numbers that have already long hungered to destroy and rule the peaceful races. Because of the Natori Pact all immortal deities swore to, we cannot directly interfere in the mortal world. Koas found the loophole in such, and we have decided to do the same."

"Us," Tyra said, shaking her head in dismay. "You expect us to rally the forces to fight the evil? Good that we are, we're not ideal recruiters. Nadine's kind isn't popular with many humans, I'm regarded a monster of evil by others, and Rae and Kendra's kind are known to be pure evil. No offense intended."

"None taken," Kendra and Rae said in unison before smirking.

"Point well made, Tyra," Stavros complimented. "But we're not asking you to do such a thing. We need a smaller force rather than just some massive army to butt heads with theirs. These agents are going to lead the fight and relay orders from Koas. Take them out and the forces in the army will lose confidence. If those who serve Koas directly can be killed outright, then that is seriously bad news for themselves."

"Cut off the head of the snake and the rest will fall," Blaze muttered thoughtfully in amazement.

"Exactly! We need all of you to do it because you are the most capable. Now let me inform you of these generals to be removed from Koas's army. The first is going to be very dangerous with her spells against you. Her name is Aurora Talasi, a foxwoman."

A low dangerous meow escaped from Nadine as she heard such. Her fur stood on end as the long buried anger surged forth once again towards that hateful lycan.

"The next one is important to take out as this general knows war tactics well as surprise attacks. A ninja by the name of Nariko Miakoda," Eilistraee said with a knowing look to Rae. Death's Mistress hissed, a flash through those red eyes before a wickedly evil smirk in affirmation that she was already in on this.

"The other will be leading the main force and need to be stopped before tearing through the others like a knife through silk. You all know her, for she is Danika Savine," Eilistraee continued. Tyra couldn't help but laugh aloud and crack her knuckles in eagerness to get her claws on that fire demon.

Stavros shrugged, "We don't know much about the fourth. Just that her name is Sonora Keeya." The massive deity blanched instantly when he saw the look appeared on Kendra's face.

"I suppose some of you may know more about her than we do," he said, clearing his throat. "But I can see all of you ladies already like the idea of this task. What say you, Blaze?"

Blaze was about to question the large scale of this task. His words came to a screaming halt in his throat as the looks he received from the women made him think twice! Oh shit! Recognizing their determination to see this through and remembering Stavros's words, he cleared his throat and nodded.

"Where the ladies go, so shall I," he said, earning smiles from his friends. "After all, how could I let those who have become so close and dear to me go off to a battle without my help? But this is going to be a rough experience."

Both deities nodded with a shared look of understanding that unnerved Blaze even further. They certainly knew more than they let on. He wasn't about to question or demand answers from such beings though! Natori vow or no, he was already dealing with one pissed goddess and he certainly didn't need any more adding him to their black list.

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The sun had passed its zenith by the conclusion of their meeting with the immortal gods. Blaze and his friends realized they had missed the midday meal by how famished they were feeling. Along with that they had these revelations to absorb and consider within themselves. All were ready to get some food as they silently thought over what was to come and what they would do when it they reached that point.

Stavros gave each of them all a smile before telling them he would like to meet them one more time tomorrow after their resting to discuss their best route to take in this venture. With kind words of parting, Kiora appeared and led them out of the beautiful gardens. Through the temple they were led and back out towards the city. All of the women were withdrawn into themselves and such silence was unusual enough to make him uncomfortable. But no matter what conversation he tried to start, he failed and only received a few words and smiles before they drew back into their thoughts.

Eventually he fell into silence himself, losing himself in the words of Stavros. He vowed in quiet determination he would do everything he could to help them. It was only right after how much they had helped him in turn. So lost in these thoughts, he hadn't noticed them entering the city until they were standing in front of the inn. He saw he wasn't the only one surprised to be there so suddenly as he looked to his companions.

Slowly the group trickled into the inn after thanking Kiora for her time. Blaze was the last one standing outside. The young man had noticed a change overcome the usually cool and collected avatar. The winged arcane archer looked unsure and uncomfortable when they had reached the establishment, her gaze flickering briefly to him from time to time enough for him to notice.

"Would you like a tour of my home, Blaze?" she said suddenly, breaking their mutual silence.

"Your 'home'?" he asked, not exactly sure of her meaning.

The valerian immediately blushed brightly and waved her hands in front of her frantically, "No! No! Oh dear Stavros.... I am sorry! I mean my home as in the city."

Blaze couldn't help but laugh and nod. About to speak, they were both interrupted by the unexpected. Both heard the unmistakable sounds of an audible growl. Blaze blinked and looked down to his stomach and blushed in embarrassment for his turn.

"I'd love to," he laughed again, "But first can we find something to eat?"

Kiora tried to stifle her laughter by covering her mouth with her hand. She failed miserably as her laughter bubbled over. She smiled to him and nodded. The avatar lead him to her own home to fix him something to eat. She lived in a small home on the second floor in a building between a bakery and a jewelry shop. Though the inside of her home was furnished well enough, he found out that apparently Kiora liked to live simply and not go overboard on decorations. He didn't have much time to look around anyway as Kiora whipped up a quick meal of some meat and dumplings. Blaze couldn't hold back his appetite and inhaled everything on the plate settled before him in record time! All the while, Kiora watched on from where she sat next to him with a small smile.

"That tasted great Kiora!" he said when finished and satiated. Ah sustenance! He smiled to her and noticed her shy blush. The avatar had grown quiet once again, seeming nervous. It wasn't befitting the woman he had come to know her as.

"Kiora? Is something wrong?" he asked. This unusual break in her formality and showing of emotions had him uneasy as to what was going on.

The arcane archer jumped slightly from being startled out of her own thoughts before staring at the floor in embarrassment. She was blushing a bright red now.

"Blaze, I have something to confess to you." When she saw with a glimpse that she had his undivided attention she continued, "I have been watching over you as I was supposed to for most of the time. During a majority of this nothing serious happened. But such observations required of me lead me to see you in your most.... intimate moments. Between you and Kendra. Or when you were having fun with Nadine. You get the picture."

Blaze was blushing a bit himself now, not having realized he had had an audience during those sexual escapades. If she said he had a cute ass, he swore he was going to die!

"You have no idea how intense it was watching you. At first I wanted to leave and give you privacy, but I realized that I couldn't in case someone or something attacked you when you were so vulnerable. So, forced to watch you and the women have sex, I began to get aroused. You have no idea how many times I masturbated myself to orgasm up in the air while watching you make them scream with ecstasy. And how much I wanted it myself. Please Blaze! Take me! I want to experience what they did. I have grown fond of you over the past number of weeks and I.... I can't think of a better man to be my first!"

Blaze was stunned by this sudden plea for him to take her virginity. Those bright golden eyes were filled with longing and need as she offered up her cherry to him. Kiora had finally come out and opened her heart up to him. He realized he simply couldn't dash her hopes and desires. He also knew he didn't want to. In all her cool professionalism, she had still been a kind woman to all of them. How could he say no?

Kiora was about to speak again to interrupt the silence in admittance that he didn't have to do such for her when he startled her. With an arm that wrapped about her, she was suddenly drawn into his kiss that took her breath away. Blushing brightly at first, she quickly caved in and kissed him in return. Their lips parted so their tongues could mingle intimately in a loving dance. She whimpered softly into his lips, their first kiss even more wonderful than she had imagined in her dreams.

Blaze blinked when she pushed him back and away. She smiled shyly to him before reaching down to pull her robes up and over her head. Beneath she wore black underwear around her waist and a black halter top covering her perky breasts. Her undergarments were soon following the robe towards the floor as she sat next to him naked.

"Simply beautiful," he said in awe as he gazed over the blonde winged-beauty.

"Thank you, Blaze," she whispered longingly.

Blaze grunted as he stood up with a slap to his legs, determined to do this and make it a special experience for her. The arcane archer looked up to him wonderingly before yelping as he swept her up in his arms. He looked around before starting forward but stopped shortly thereafter.

"Umm, where's the bedroom again?" he asked sheepishly.

Kiora blinked before bubbling over with laughter again in his arms as she pointed, "That way silly!"

"Right!... That way..." He chuckled and carried her towards the room and stepped inside. Just like the rest of her home, it was furnished nicely but not decorated much in its quaint simplicity. He laid her gently on the bed, her wings fanned out beneath her angelically, before removing his clothing. When he was finished, he felt her eyes drinking in what she had said she'd only witnessed from afar. His cock was hard and ready, but he wanted to make certain she was too.

Kiora's breathing was becoming shorter in her growing excitement of what was finally happening. She watched him move onto the bed with her and crawl between her legs. Remembering what she had seen with his other female companions; she spread her legs invitingly to him. She gasped when the lips of her pussy were touched for the first time by someone other than herself. Feeling his fingers exploring her depths, she moaned his name as her pussy moistened with juicy excitement. She damn near leapt off the bed when she felt his warm tongue touch the entrance of her cunt and delve inside to taste her essence. Her head dropped back as she let loose with a loud keening groan. The pleasure was ten times better than her fingers! By Stavros how she had longed for and needed this!