Chains of Corruption

As you try to get used to doing something familiar in a new way, something catches your eye. You pull your pants up and begin walking towards the lake. On the water's surface, near the edge, a small lump sticks out, but it looks like it's made of water. Curiosity gets the better of you and you move closer. Upon closer inspection, the lump suddenly rises to reveal itself as a transparent woman, seemingly made of water, or some kind of blue slime.

"Cum?" The woman softly speaks as she stretches her arms out to you lovingly.

You have no idea what's going on and start to back away. The gooey woman follows you onto land and you can see her feet vanish into small puddles.

"Cum, please?" The woman says again, continuing to advance.

Before you can get away, the woman hugs you and you feel her, flesh?, distorting around your body. The woman leans in and starts passionately kissing you. Her tongue feels strange, capable of exerting force, but squishy when yours mashes against hers. The woman expertly undresses you and takes hold of your cock without a second thought. The feeling of her squishy hand wrapped around your cock feels heavenly, as she slowly lowers her face to the tip.

You can see a smile on her face as she presses your cock against her cheek. Then she presses harder and it goes right through her cheek into her mouth. You can see her tongue moving around as she diligently sucks on your cock. Maybe the corruption is getting to you after all, because you have no intention of stopping this woman.

You place your hands on the back of her head and begin thrusting into her throat. The woman offers no resistance and her unique physiology lets you pound away without worry. Your hands keep slipping off or sinking into this slimy woman but the sensation is arousing in its own way. Her throat feels wonderful as you slide in and out, aided by her natural lubrication and you feel like you're close to orgasm.

Without thinking, you continue your assault on the woman's throat until your cock erupts and thick ropes of semen shoot down the girl's throat, which you can see coalescing near an odd dull stone in her chest. You withdraw your cock from the girl as she lays back and exposes her light blue gooey pussy to you.

"More?" The girl asks.

She wants more? Well you haven't been inside a pussy before so you shrug and inch closer to the dripping girl. You align your cock with her soaking entrance and begin to push it in. Mind blowing ecstasy follows. This feels incredible! Way better than having her suck on it!

Lost in this new found pleasure, you begin hammering away at this girl's pussy with newfound vigor. With each thrust, it feels like it can't get better but somehow it does. You begin to get tired and try to pull the girl up on top of you so you can sit. Your arms go through her torso but she seems to know what you want as she rises up to sit on top of you. She rides your cock like a pro, her breasts jiggling in your face with every motion. The girl begins to spin around and is now facing away from you never letting go of your cock in the process.

Her legs begin to envelop yours and soon her entire body is surrounding you. Your head is the only part not covered and she reaches through her belly to grab your cock and stroke it. The added sensation is too much, and your cock again spurts out rope after rope of your hot cum inside the semi transparent woman. The two of you sit there for a few moments, basking in the afterglow of sex before the woman begins sliding off of you. Her body pools near the water's edge as she looks back and caresses her chest where all your cum has gathered and made her once dull gem shine a bright crimson and smiles as she slowly slides back into the water.

You aren't quite sure how you should feel about what just happened. You weren't raped but did you really want it or was it the corruption? You decide to not worry about it, after all you are fine and feel oddly relieved. You make your way back to camp to find Kira sleeping peacefully, although she is right in the middle of your bed. You carefully pick her up and set her on top of a fold in the blanket near the corner. This world is so vastly different than yours. You wonder how far this journey will take you as you close your eyes and fall asleep.

Chapter 10: Strength Of Will

You awaken to the sound of birds chirping in the distance. You are half surprised that no creatures disturbed you in the middle of the night. Your first camping experience did not go well after all. You wake Kira up and open the tent.

Kira yawns and says, "All rested up. Ready to go?"

"Yeah, lets find out what's on that mountain." You say as you pack up your campsite.

You and Kira set out for High Rock Mountain and she informs you of the local denizens.

"High Rock is home to most of the flying species, so expect harpies and dragons." She says calmly.

"Dragons? Or dragon girls?" You ask for clarification.

"Both, but I think dragon girls are more likely to be seen, actual dragons are pretty rare and tend to hunt at night, its harder to spot them in the darkness." She says.

You are hesitant but you need to acquire more power if you want to take on the demons. After a few hours of walking, you are at the base of the mountain. From far away it looked like a normal mountain, but up close you can see why they call it High Rock. You cant even see the peak, but you begin the treacherous climb anyway.

The arduous climb lasts for hours and more than once, you lose your footing and almost fall, but you're determined not to fail. You reach a ledge and pull yourself up. What you wouldn't give to be able to fly like Kira. Looking back you see that you are quite high up, but still the peak eludes you. Distant screeching can be heard, although it's difficult to determine where it's coming from.

"Mika, it looks like there is a path up on that ledge." Kira says pointing upwards.

You look up and though it looks like it will be a difficult climb you do see a path leading up the mountain.

"Right. looks like that's our way up." You say grabbing the stone wall and pulling yourself up.

Just as you reach the top, the rocks give way and your hand slips. You are dangling precariously by one hand high up on the cliff face. You struggle to reach back up and secure a decent grip. Kira desperately pulls with all her might and you struggle as you pull yourself up onto the ledge and roll onto your back.

"That was close. You gotta be more careful." Kira says.

You look in her direction but say nothing, just glad to be alive. After a few moments of rest, you stand up and look towards the path. It wraps around the mountain towards the top and although it is getting much colder this high up.

"Shouldn't be too much farther. We're pretty high up now." Kira says in relief.

You agree and head up the path. Winding your way up the mountain, the screeching becomes more intense and occasionally, you see something swoop by out of the corner of your eye.

"Kira, I think they're watching us." You say cautiously.

"Well, we are in their territory, they probably have a nest around here somewhere. Let's try not to disturb them." Kira says as she floats around.

'Easier said than done.' You think to yourself as you make your way up the narrow pathway. Eventually the path comes to a dead end. A smooth rock wall unsuitable for climbing keeps you from progressing.

"I think I saw a wall that looked climbable back there. We should try that." You say as the two of you retrace your steps.

You come to a stop a few minutes later. The wall looks dangerous but you have no choice, so you begin your ascent. All this climbing has you nearly exhausted and your muscles burn as you inch your way up the steep rock face. Suddenly, a large shadow blocks the light shining off the rocks. You look up and see a girl with wings floating in mid air. Crap. You're halfway up the wall and the girl is flying straight towards you. You brace for the impact and in moments the girl collides with you.

You can clearly see now that the girl's feet look like talons and are covered in scales. Her wings are a similar light blue color and also look draconic, so you guess this must be one of the dragon girls Kira warned you about. With a screech, the dragon girl lifts you off the side of the cliff and carries you past the edge.

"Give me one good reason I shouldn't let you fall to your death!" The woman yells at you.

"I mean you no harm! Just please... put me down!" You say desperately hoping she doesn't just drop you.

The dragon girl circles around the mountain making sure to keep her distance from it.

"I just came here to find something. That's all!" You plead.

"So you've come to plunder our home?" The girl looks irritated.

"No! I heard a mage used to live here, I wanted to see if I could learn some of his magic." You say trying to hold on to her legs in case she drops you.

The dragon girl looks at you suspiciously before saying, "You know Lord Hakon?"

The woman slows down now and descends to the mountain, dropping you a few inches above the ground.

"Umm... well no, but I would very much like to meet him." You tell the dragonwoman.

"Lord Hakon doesn't accept many visitors. Why would he want to see you?" She asks.

"If he doesn't want to talk, I will leave, but I need to try." You reply confidently.

The dragon girl sees the determination in your eyes and says, "Very well, I am Ariadne, a faithful servant of Lord Hakon. I will bring you to him, but if he doesn't wish to speak with you, I will use force to remove you if necessary."

"Thank you Ariadne, and I promise I will leave peacefully." You say with a relieved smile.

Ariadne grabs you again, a bit gentler this time, and lifts off carrying you towards the peak. You look around and see Kira trying to keep up. A short time later, Ariadne drops you off at the peak. There is a house here made of intricately carved stone with wooden trim.

"Ring the bell and remember, Lord Hakon is very powerful, do not cross him." Ariadne warns you as she waves you and Kira over to the entrance.

You walk up and reach out to ring a bell hanging from a decorative post next to the front door.

A man's voice can be heard faintly, "Who is it? I'm busy right now."

Knowing this is your only chance to get some answers you say, "Lord Hakon, I humbly ask for only a few moments of your time."

Was that too formal? Did it sound weird? You look at Ariadne for some kind of hint but her face is expressionless. Then you hear movement inside the house. The door opens to reveal a man dressed in a blazing crimson robe. He looks about forty years old and his hair is a striking shade of orange.

"And who are you supposed to be?" He says annoyed.

Shit, better make this good or you might blow it.

"I think I might be a... champion. I was hoping you could tell me more, and maybe if I really am or not." You say hesitantly.

You stand there as Hakon looks you over. It seems like an eternity, but eventually, Hakon motions you inside. You sit in an elegant looking chair across from Hakon next to a stone fireplace.

"So tell me, what makes you think you are a champion?" Hakon asks with a smirk.

You begin telling Hakon your story, how you and Gwen came to this world and your struggles so far, but before you are halfway, Hakon interrupts you, "That isn't what I asked. Did you come here to waste my time?"

His patience is wearing thin.

"I don't think I'm a champion, Lord Hakon. In truth all I want is to do is save my friend Gwen, but I don't stand a chance against the demons. I was hoping you would teach me some magic." You say while fearfully looking towards Hakon, awaiting his response.

A great bellowing laugh follows a moment of silence.

"You are very courageous, coming here and saying that, or very foolish. We will have to see which is the case before we continue." Hakon says as he stands and leads you back outside.

Unsure of what he meant you are about to ask him when two huge icy wings come out of Hakon's back. It seems each individual 'feather' is made of pure ice and as they move, the ice silently grinds against each other, causing tiny pieces to fall and catch the sunlight.

"If you truly are a champion, you will have Mara's blessing. Which means it will be difficult to kill you." Hakon says with a serious look on his face. "I am a demi-god, let us see how you fare against me."

Before you can protest, Hakon charges you with blinding speed. With no time to react, Hakon easily punctures your breastplate and you feel an icy coldness in your chest. You look down and see a spear made of crystal clear ice sticking out of your chest, blood slowly flowing around the ice. You look back at Hakon who has a disappointed look on his face. He forcefully retracts his spear from your chest and you quickly collapse to the ground. Kira's tiny voice calling your name is the last thing you hear as you black out.

You cant feel anything, is this it? Are you going to die here? Maybe this is for the best, quick and mostly painless, its not like the demons would have gone easy on you. Suddenly, it feels like a fire has been lit inside you. No! You can't die, not yet, not while Gwen needs your help. It doesn't matter how many times you fall, you will always get back up and keep trying. A faint white light appears before you and you hear that woman's voice again, only it's much clearer now. Is this really Mara?

"Arise, my champion. Accept my blessing, that the corruption might be turned back." The woman's voice says.

You feel something flowing into you, it feels like you have much more energy. You feel like you could do anything right now!

"Seek the crystal, for it shall guide us both." The voice fades and you feel the cold, mountain top against your back once more.

Opening your eyes, you slowly return to your feet as Kira and Hakon look on in amazement. Your chest hurts, though not nearly as much as it should. Your senses seem heightened and you are even able to sense the dragon girls flying around high up in the sky.

"Is this what you wanted to see?" You ask Hakon as you inspect your wound and find that it is almost fully healed.

"Can it be true, you really are Mara's champion?" He says in disbelief.

"Mika, are... you alright? Your eyes, they're glowing." Kira says.

"What? Really? I feel great!" You reply.

"What happened? You weren't like this a moment ago?" Hakon adds.

"I heard her voice again. She said she gave me her blessing and then told me to find a crystal." You say trying to take in all that has happened.

"A crystal, could she mean... please, come inside." Hakon says retracting his wings and ushering you and Kira into his home.

Chapter 11: The Crystal

You once again sit in the elegant chair while Hakon paces around the room.

"What exactly did Mara say about the crystal?" Hakon asks you impatiently.

"She said, seek the crystal for it shall guide us both." You reply.

"Guide you both?" Hakon repeats. "I'm not quite sure what she means, Mara has always been the one to give guidance, but I have never known her to need it."

"Where is Mara?" You ask.

"I don't know. She was always a bit reclusive, preferring to bestow her blessings and let things unfold as they naturally do, however, when the demons came she was nowhere to be found. No one has heard from her since, save you." He says looking at you intensely.

"Do you know what crystal she was talking about?" You ask trying to divert his attention from you.

"I believe so. There was a crystal that was used when we first began fighting the demons. It seemed to adversely affect the black slime that covered the island. With the crystal in hand, we were able to secure a foothold on the island, but the demons overwhelmed us with numbers. The mage holding the crystal was picked up by a flying demon and carried off to their lair. Without the crystal, the black slime retook the island and forced us out. It was humiliating." You can see the anger in Hakon's eyes as he speaks.

"I imagine the demons have the crystal locked up in that factory somewhere." He adds.

"Mika, what about learning magic?" Kira chimes in.

You look at her, then at Hakon.

He sighs and says, "Normally I wouldn't, but if you really are Mara's champion, I suppose I should."

Your face lights up and you try to contain your excitement. Hakon leads you and Kira to a balcony overlooking the mountainous landscape below.

"Give me your hands" Hakon instructs.

You raise your hands and place them over Hakon's upturned palms.

"If Mara bestowed her blessing to you then you should be able to wield magic, but since you have never done it before, I am going to try to jump start the flow of magic by introducing some of my own magical energy into you." Hakon explains as eyes begin to glow.

You nod and suddenly your hands feel very cold. You see frost flowing from Hakon's hands as the cold intensifies. Your hands are trembling, partly from the cold and partly from the strange sensation flowing through your whole body.

You feel your senses heightening again and Kira says, "Mika, your eyes are glowing again, it's kinda creepy. Is that how I look when I cast a spell too?"

Hakon lowers his hands and says, "Now, imagine the energy you feel inside you materializing in your hand. Transforming magical energy to physical energy, like fire or lightning, is much simpler than energy to matter, like trying to conjure a sword. You would have to be very precise with it's distribution and concentration or it would be more brittle than a twig. If you could master that skill however, you could conjure a blade that could easily cut through mountains."

You look at your hands and wonder if you could ever accomplish such a feat.

"Don't rush things though, just try to expel the energy from your palm for now." Hakon says as he raises his hand towards the air beyond the balcony.

Frost accumulates quickly around Hakon's fingers and gathers in his palm forming a neat sphere.

"First, gather enough energy in your palm, then, release!" He says as the icy sphere shoots at blinding speed into the open air.

You raise you hand and close your eyes. You try to imagine energy flowing into your hand and you can feel a tingling in your fingertips. You decide to try lightning and open your eyes, focusing on a spot mid air. Bright purple lightning crackles around your fingers as it gathers in your palm. You shoot the lightning out of your hand and it screams across the air in a continuous blast. The stream of pure electricity arcs violently through the air as you look to Hakon.

"Mika! You must also cut the flow of magic when you are finished!" He yells over the intense crackling of the lightning.

You try to figure out how to do that and imagine your arm like a faucet. You cut the flow of energy and the blast of lightning finally dissipates.

"These things don't happen on their own Mika, you must be in control at all times. Magic energy is extremely unstable, and it is only through the caster that it can be controlled. If you hadn't figured out how to stop, you could have destabilized you own body and turned to ash." Hakon says with a sigh.

You shudder at the thought and wish he had told you this before you tried showing off.

"That's enough for now, I don't feel like rebuilding this balcony so let us enjoy a meal." Hakon says waving you back inside.

You and Kira return to the fireplace and sit down.

"Wow that was intense Mika!" Kira says.

"Yeah, I'm glad I didn't blow up or something." You say half jokingly.

"You aren't the only one." Hakon says with a slight smile as he leaves the room.

"You really did it Mika! You used magic, and it looked even stronger than what I can do!" Kira exclaims in amazement.