The Beast

Climbing to my feet, there were a dozen goblins storming towards me, with the troll struggling to keep up. Unlike the troll, the goblins went down easy. The first swing of my sword took the first three to arrive. The second got two. The third missed, but I followed up with a shield bash that crushed the face of another. As they scrambled away, the troll finally managed to catch up. I could see his friend moving with the main goblin forces towards the gate. Turning back to the troll before me, it was time to make a move of my own. I timed the next swing of his club, with a dive towards his feet. As the club sailed overhead, I threw myself forwards and with a slash, I cut deeply into the trolls leg. It let out a startled snarl and twisted back away from me. Rushing in, I swung again, this time slashing it across the stomach. I expected to spill its guts, but apparently troll skin is even harder than mine. Still, it roared in agony and doubled over.

With my troll temporarily distracted, I took a look at the other troll. The goblins were being peppered with arrows, the troll didn't seem all that bothered by them. But that might have been something to do with the ladies. From what I could see, Eila was blasting flames into the creatures face, keeping it distracted, while Ally turned the ground at its feet into thick mud. And while magic had no effect on trolls, just like me. The loosened dirt was still enough to cause the troll to stumble and sink. With a smirk, I turned back to my troll. It was starting to straighten up again. The cut on it's leg wasn't bleeding any more, but it still held its stomach. I dashed in, leaping over a punch it threw at me and slammed my shield into it's pudgy face. As it fell flat on it's back, I tore back towards town and to the trapped troll.

I was almost there when the unthinkable happened. As Ally, moved in to reform the trap that held the troll, Eila was hit by a stone thrown by a goblin. With the lack of distraction, the troll easily spotted Ally and snatched her into one of its beefy hands. I watched Ally shriek in terror as it pulled back, opening its mouth.

I saw red...

Putting on a burst of speed I didn't know existed, I closed with the troll about to eat my wife. Leaping into the air, I slammed, bodily into the arm holding Ally. The momentum of my impact shook her free, allowing her to fall to the ground and scramble away. I, on the other hand, I was still clinging to the trolls arm. Dropping my sword, I drew my mace, and with a growl, I slammed it with all my might into the back of the trolls elbow. It cried out, a strangely high pitched wine as it's arm collapsed the wrong way, and I allowed myself to drop to the ground. Jumping back to my feet, I quickly collected my sword and turned back to the troll. It was too busy nursing its broken elbow to notice my approach. So it took the creature by surprise as I plunged the blade into the side of its neck. I doubt I'll ever forget the sound of such a large creature gurgling on its own blood. But it only took a few minutes before the troll collapsed and went still.

That's when something truly strange happened. A blue shimmer appeared over the dead troll, and before my eyes, it shot off it's body and surrounded my own with it's light. In a flash, it shot into my body, filling me with raw energy and power like nothing I had ever felt before. Which was probably a good thing, because the second troll chose this moment to crush me into paste with it's club...

... Chapter Ten...

Gods my head hurt... Gods I was thirsty... Gods these naked elfin beauties in my arms made me not give a shit... Wait... The last thing I could remember was the battlefield. I'd just killed a troll, when blue lights shot into me, and the second troll clobbered me one... Fuckin Gods I'm dead...

"You're finally awake," Eila's soft voice cut through my thoughts like a knife.

Snapping my eyes open, instead of clouds and light, was a familiar ceiling. "What happened?" I grumbled, unwilling to move yet.

"You don't remember, do you?" Ally yawned from my other side. In just a moment, both my wives were plastered across my chest, holding me tightly.

"Ok... What happened?" I grumbled.

"We're not really sure," Ally started. "After you killed that troll, Eila and I... Felt... Something shift around you. You went all stiff and didn't see the other troll until the last second."

"You managed to block the club," Eila continued. "It was amazing. You picked up the first troll's axe, and hacked the second to pieces with it. When it finally died, you went stiff again with that weird power surge. Then you just picked us up. Both of us, under one arm like we were trophies. You carried us back, dragging that big axe behind you."

"Then you spent most of the night trying to turn us inside out," Ally giggled.

"I don't remember any of that..." I sighed, rubbing my eyes. "Wait, you didn't see the blue light?"

"What blue light?" Eila asked.

"Blue light came off the troll, it surrounded me and I... Absorbed it... Right before the second troll hit me." I said pulling my ladies closer.

"That must have been what we felt then," Eila said, snuggling into my chest. "Certainly explains the increase in power you have."

I just sighed, "is it a problem?"

"Not really... Though you might be a... A little bigger..." Ally said, going pink.

I just rolled my eyes, "in what direction?"

"Both," Eila giggled. You're a bit taller, and a bit... Taller...

With a groan, I sat up, letting the ladies slide off my chest and onto the bed. Climbing to my feet, I looked around the room at the familiar objects. They were right... I was definitely a few inches taller. Looking down at my naked form, it looked like my muscles were slightly more defined as well... Great... Hopefully Eila wouldn't have to commission a new table for me... The three of us dressed, the silence was broken by small giggles when I caught my wives watching me. But I ignored it, if there was someone I didn't mind staring at me like they were hungry, it was my wives.

Walking downstairs, the second part of their story came true. There was a huge war Axe in the room. It was longer than I was tall, but when I moved to test its weight, I was able to lift it without too much trouble. I didn't think, however, that I could use it in battle. Unless... As it seems... I got angry. I put it down for a moment, before opening the front door. The sun was only just high enough to peek over the walls. With little effort, I picked up the axe again and carried it outside. I thought about leaving it on the side of the road, but I decided to carry it into the bathhouse, instead. Coming back inside, I spotted Chit and Darry in the kitchen.

Chit was in the middle of cooking breakfast, but Darry was staring at me in shock.

"What?" I asked, as Ally and Eila came downstairs and moved to help Chit with breakfast.

"I... How?... I couldn't even budge that... And you just carried it outside like it was nothing..." Darry muttered.

I just shrugged and closed the door. "What are you two doing here so early anyway?" I asked the two of them.

"Oh, we didn't really discuss anything yesterday, did we?" Eila said. "Chit has agreed to work for us as a maid. I've set up a spare room for her to use, but I've told her she's welcome to go home to her father whenever she needs. Darry, you told him to stay with Chit, so he did."

"Well... Ok then... Eila, can you give Darry some coins? After breakfast, and a bath you can go see Grah about some clothing." I instructed the young man. I was actually impressed that he'd stuck around to keep an eye on Chit. If he was going to continue to be so trustworthy, maybe I could help him out... Hmm...

After breakfast, Ally and Eila went outside to show Darry how their bath worked. I stayed and helped Chit clean up.

"Sir.. Sorry, Frelser. You really don't need to help. This is what I'm paid for." Chit complained as I scrubbed the table with a wet cloth.

"I'm not doing this because I don't trust you, Chit. I'm doing this because I want to. You're not a slave. We might be paying you, but if you're living here, you're a part of the family." I said simply.

Chit obviously didn't have a comeback for that, and went back to her dishes. A few minutes later, Ally and Eila came back inside and gave me a kiss each. Gods I loved them more every day... We quickly made plans for Ally to go collect the workmen for the Bathhouse, and I would go with Eila to the warehouse and start laying out the plans. At least... That's what we planned. What really happened was, we opened the front door, and were assaulted by dozens of villagers and guards with Jurn and Baz at the head of them all.

"Ah..." I managed to get out before everyone cheered.

"Grand, you've not kept us waiting long," Jurn called out over the mob. "Again, you have saved this town. Again we are unable to thank you for what you have done. So please, allow us to do what we can."

With that, the majority of the villagers moved into the warehouse. The guards all gave a curt bow and started moving off, and Jurn just stood there smiling.

"So... What's going on?" I asked, nodding in the direction of the warehouse.

"Oh! I suppose I should have actually stated. These people are volunteers for the construction. I've also taken the liberty of commissioning the local blacksmith to come and measure up some tubs for you." Jurn said, walking towards the warehouse.

"Well then, thank you very much. I suppose we should get to it then," I smiled.

Together, with Eila, Ally and Jurn for advice, we planned out the bathhouse. Just inside the front door would be a reception. With a desk and a waiting area. This would be manned by Darry. Reception would lead to a corridor that would run the length of the warehouse. Down this corridor would be three doorways. Just inside these doorways would be a dividing screen. Beyond the screen would be a series of lockers to place one's clothing. Then through another screened doorway, there would be the baths. These would be raised, stone rectangles about four feet deep. The water would fill from a pipe that passes through the rear wall. The tubes from all three baths would all connect to a single large copper tub. Eila would only be able to heat one tub at a time regardless, so making one large tub makes sense. To drain the water, there is a small water-gate on the far end, that will have a drain that runs out the back of the bathhouse and under the palisade wall. The whole thing will be built far too small for anything to use the pipe to climb back in, but it will be blocked with bars regardless.

Now the planning was over, Eila sent Darry, now dressed in much finer clothes, off with a group of men to purchase the necessary stone and wood. It was shortly after he left, the blacksmiths arrived. It took a whole ten minutes of explanations before it was decided the tub would have to be built on site, section by section. We would, however, be purchasing all the available copper in the town.

That evening, Chit ate her meal with us, before deciding she would go see her father for the evening. I think she was a little surprised when we wished her and her father a good evening. It wasn't long before I found myself laying in bed, surrounded by gorgeous elf flesh.

"Eila?" I asked softly.

"Yes, dear husband?" She responded with a purr.

"There's an awful amount of empty space out the back where the tub will be. Do you have any plans for it?"

"Ah... Actually no, it just sort of fit that way. What did you have in mind?" She asked, stroking my chest.

"Darry..." I started, "Until you paid him today, I'm assuming he sleeps on the streets most nights." I felt a bit bad for the guy. He was determined, hardworking and loyal. So I wanted to help him. "If he keeps up the hard work, I'd like to use that space to build a caretakers home, and offer it to him. We won't charge for its use, as he will be considered 'security' while we're out."

"Frelser, that's a wonderful idea," Ally chirped.

"Yes, husband, let us reward you..." Eila purred in my ear.

Turning my head, I captured her lips with my own. A moment later, her hand came up and started stroking me. In a matter of moments, I was stiff and firm. That was when a set of warm lips wrapped themselves around the head. I couldn't contain the groan of ecstasy and Eila quickly pulled away with a smile. Before I knew what was happening, I could feel a second mouth along the length of my erection. Looking down, Ally was engrossed with her task of sucking on the tip, while Eila ran her mouth and tongue up and down the length of it. Quickly sitting up, I reached behind Ally and grabbed her by the hips. Spinning her around, she let out a squeal of surprise. But soon, I had her cradled in my arms, with her mouth still bobbing away on my cock. But now I had her glistening folds inches from my face.

Running my tongue down her slit, her entire body shuddered with pleasure. Taking that as a good sign, I pressed my tongue firmly against her clit and rolled it around in circles. This time I felt the vibrations as she moaned with my cock in her mouth. I kept at it until she was forced to release me as she cried out in her first orgasm. In a flash, Eila impaled herself on me, making my gasp into Ally's dripping mound. Taking the initiative, I slid my tongue inside her as deep as I could. Now, it had never occurred to me how long my tongue was. But Ally's reaction to the writhing muscle invading her, was to clamp her legs either side of my head and try to pull me closer. In moments, she was crying out in her second orgasm, before she was suddenly muffled.

In confusion, I pulled back slightly, making eye contact with Eila. She just smiled at me and gestured down. I could clearly see her holding Ally's head in position, while Ally licked and sucked on her clit, as Eila gently rode me into her own bliss.

Gods I loved these women...

It took a little over two weeks to build the bathhouse. The majority of that time was waiting for the mortar in the baths to set. It would have taken longer to fully cure, but Eila, filled with energy, offered to heat and thus, cure the mortar with magic. True to my belief, Darry had taken into his role with a passion. He now owned several changes of clothing, as well as getting himself a haircut. Surprisingly, he had even managed to organise for someone to sell various soaps at the front counter during opening hours. I'd just gotten back from speaking with Jurn, to let him know we opened tomorrow and were offering free baths. But first, we had a couple things to go over. Like now, as the ladies and I walked into the 'thirsty barbarian' tavern, where we were told Darry had been staying. As soon as we came inside, Darry was sitting alone at a table at the back. Quietly finishing his evening meal.

"Darry!" I called as we headed towards his table.

His confused look turned to delight the moment he spotted us. "Evening ladies and Frelser. What can I do for you?"

"We've got a surprise for you," I grinned.

Darry just nodded before finishing up his last mouthful of mashed potatoes. "What's the surprise then?"

"Come with us," Eila smiled.

The four of us made our way outside. Eila deflected a few of Darry's questions as we made our way back to the bathhouse. Darry hadn't been here in a few days, we'd kept him busy running errands. Taking out a key for the door, I handed it to Darry and asked him to open it up for us. Now he was looking slightly concerned, but I just smiled and nodded for him to continue. Darry just shrugged and opened the front door, immediately he took in the sight of the reception office. There were some comfortable chairs around the outside of the room, with a large desk and till. Beside that, there was a bench with various soaps out on display for whoever would be out tomorrow. But what drew my eye was mounted on the wall behind them... Was the axe I took from the troll. It was certainly a nice touch, and a reminder that I was not someone to cause problems for.

However, it wasn't me that was getting the surprise. I just flashed a smile at Eila and Ally, receiving cheeky grins in return. "Come on, Darry. The surprise is out the back." The entrance to the 'heating room' was on the opposite side to the corridor that lead to the baths. Walking out the back with the ladies and Darry following. He had no idea what it was he was looking at when we came up to the boarded up section.

"You might want to check on what's in there." I said with a grin.

The ladies and I stood back as a confused looking Darry slowly pushed the door open. There was just enough light still peeking through the windows, we had installed. He came out moments later looking confused.

"What's this for?" He asked, unsure of himself.

"It's for the caretaker. Figured it was a good idea to have someone on site to keep an eye on things, y'know... In case something ever goes wrong." I grinned.

"Ok... Do you want me to hire someone?" Darry asked with a frown.

"... Darry..." Eila smiled, patting his shoulder. "We're giving the job to you."

Darry just stopped. The only sound was of him breathing hard with his jaw practically on the floor. "But... I... I'm just a nobody."

"Well, Just a nobody. The day I met you, you were working hard and treating my wife with respect. Then you stood up for her with that idiot, Brant. You've been steadfast, loyal and diligent worker ever since. Who would you recommend we trust with this job?" I said, cocking my eyebrow at him. "Tell you what. Sleep on it a couple of days, and if you can find someone more trustworthy than yourself, we'll hire them and you can go back to the Inn." Taking Eila and Ally by the hands, I turned around and made to leave, "don't forget to lock up before bed!".

Before long, I had my wives wrapped around my body, as we drifted off to sleep.

... Chapter Eleven...

It was still quite early when I crawled out from amongst the gorgeous flesh that was my wives. I only slept a few hours if I slept regularly. It's also not fair on the ladies if I keep them up all night with... Activities... I'm pretty sure I overheard Ally mention something about needing more wives, but I'm not even going to pretend like I heard that. I love Eila and Ally, I don't even necessarily WANT more wives. We're just going to have to find ways to cope with sleeping arrangements. Like now, a quick check outside, and I could only see the faintest traces of the coming sunrise. It would still be an hour or so before Chit got up to make preparations for breakfast. I liked to spend the morning hours on my projects. Currently, that was the final touches to a wooden frame that would hold our armour. Speaking of, it might be an idea to get mine looked at by a professional... Hmmm... Food for later thought...

By the time Chit came downstairs, I had just finished setting the last piece. Stepping back, I nodded my greetings to Chit and admired the three sets of armour sitting in their combined frames.

"Looks good, sir," Chit said from the kitchen.

"Chit... We've been over this. We're friends, aren't we?" I grumbled, crossing the room.

"Yes... We are. And sorry, sometimes it slips out. Father hammered respect into me for so long, sometimes I forget." She smiled at me as I came into the kitchen.

Now, most people hear 'orc' and they think, green skin, tusks, lumpy misshapen bodies and stink. But the young woman before me was anything but. She was almost six feet tall, her skin was green, but it was slight. Her tusks, if you wanted to call them that, were only visible when she smiled, otherwise you'd never know. But, I wasn't sure what was underneath... But she looked to be all woman... Why am I thinking about Chit like this? Her father would skin me and turn me into a jacket...