Secret Rendezvous

Part 8: The Secret

It's been a few interesting days. Everyone was still weary about Lan being in the castle but Lykouleon accepted wholeheartedly. Who could resist the elf? Rune had to make sure that he didn't slip up. Things could turn dire to the worst if they discovered anything, especially who his lover really is. The illusion spell was being held 24-7. It was just to keep everyone from being suspicious. Alfeegi didn't bother with manners as he blew up when Lan was in the premises. Him being a demon and all.

The terms were agreed that if he harmed any dragon he'd be caught. The first on the suspect list, if the case was it wasn't him that did it. But then again nothing would be really proven. Unfair judgment ain't it?

Currently, Rune and 'Lan' were sitting in his (Rune) room. Well actually they're sharing. But there's nothing wrong with that. It was silent. Rune was thinking of something while being oblivious to the fact that he was being molested. Clueless little bugger ain't he? But then his hand was unconsciously swatting away at the other's hand. The demon sighed. Even if it was night already and almost time for bed he wanted some fun. It didn't look like he was going to get any. He frowned. Something was bothering the elf if he was resistant to his touches. He took a deep breath before speaking.

"Rune what's wrong?" he asked making Rune snapped out of his thoughts.

"Nothing," Rune answered.

"You're always a bad liar." Rune sighed.

"I'm worried about Lana. I'm afraid she might do something and…I don't want anyone getting hurt, especially you. She might reveal everything and I don't want anything to happen." His lover sighed.

"Don't worry about it. We'll deal with it when the time comes. In the mean time think of something else."

"But I can't stop worrying about it."

"Then let me take your mind off it."

"If you're thinking of that the answer is no." He leaned down and kissed the elf.

"Why do you always have to be so negative?" He said, sitting up, leaning on the headboard and pulling Rune to sit on his lap facing him.

"I'm not being negative. I just don't feel like it right now." Rune sighed and laid his head on his lover's chest. Arms wrapped securely around him. He had a bad feeling about tomorrow.

Soon enough, it was the next morning or rather the afternoon. Rune woke to someone running their hands through his hair. He sighed in content and snuggled up to the warmth he was encased in. He heard a soft sigh come from the person.

"Now that you're awake I can get something to eat," he heard his lover say pushing him up and placing him on the bed. Rune moaned softly and placed his head in his lover's lap.

"I love you too," he said and closed his eyes again to go back to sleep. The demon sighed. If opportunity presents itself, take it. He trailed his hand along the elf's sides and neck. It then made it's way along the inside of the elf's shirt trailing along the ribcage and occasionally on the hips. He smirked as he saw Rune shift enticingly. Then it wandered below the belt. A second later there was stinging sensation on his cheek where the elf unconsciously slapped him. Rune gasped as he realized what he did then laughed a little. The demon frowned.

"I don't see what's so funny." He commented as he rubbed his cheek.

"I'm sorry. It's just that…" he couldn't continue because he laughed again. It was when the demon decided to have revenge. He rolled on top of the elf and began his tickle assault. Rune laughed harder as he tried to reassemble himself under the demon's assault.

"St-stop it!" Rune protested trying not to laugh but failing miserably.

"Say it and I might."

"Y-you're evil!"

"I'm a demon, it's my job."

"Okay, okay! I'm sorry!" Rune managed to get in between fits of giggles.

"I'm sorry what?"

"I-I'm sorry, master!"

The demon stopped and watched as the elf panting hard for breath. Though he wished it was for a different situation. He bent down and began trailing kisses along Rune's neck, scraping his fang across the skin. Rune shuddered as he felt that. The hot breath brushing against his ear wasn't helping either.

"You know I think I know exactly what I want for lunch." The demon said huskily in his ear.

"Then what are you waiting for?" Rune said in the same tone while bucking his hips up against his lover's.

"Nothing."

"AH! SOMEBODY HELP ME!!!" A woman's scream interrupted their mood. They quickly rushed to the balcony to see a woman surrounded by monsters made out of gel, in the garden. They all quickly rushed outside along with the other dragon officers. One thought never occurred to them. How did the woman get into the garden? Much to Rath's dismay, the demon gel people disappeared as soon as they saw them.

The woman collapsed to her knees. Rune rushed to her and checked for any injuries. Surprisingly there were none.

"Thank you. I thought I was going to faint before someone came," the woman said looking at them.

"Your welcome. I'm sure you need a place to stay. You can stay here. There's room for you. Someone will show you." Lykouleon said motioning to an officer that helped her up and walked into the castle. Everyone else followed.

Rune convinced his lover to come with him to see if the woman was well. His lover objected but agreed anyway after a certain price. (wink-wink-nudge-nudge) They came to the door and Rune knocked.

"I don't trust her," the demon said.

"What do you mean?" Rune asked.

"I don't know. But something is dangerous about her."

"Come in." They heard her voice drift from the door. They both entered. Rune shut the door from behind him. The woman was standing in the balcony. She faced away from them.

"Hi, we just wanted to see how you were doing," Rune said, "Are you feeling better?"

"Yes, I am. Much more in fact. I would have to say how easily the dragons fell for that." Her voice changed from soft to a voice they both recognized. Rune was pushed behind his lover while the woman turned to face them to reveal Lana.

"Lana." Rune said fearfully.

"Yes, elf, it's me. So 'Lan' are you going to move out of my way or am I going to have to make you?" she said.

"Make me." He challenged.

"Fair enough." Before he could move he was blown through the closed doors hitting the wall opposite, making a dent. He cursed as he slid into a sitting position. His back hurt like hell.

"No!" Rune yelled and rushed to his lover's side. Lana calmly stood where the double door once was.

"Isn't that touching?" she said as she saw Rune helping the demon and healing him. The demon glared at her and tried to stand but Rune held him down.

"What do you want?" Rune asked.

"I'm bored. And I wish to have some fun. It seems your lover just happened to be the unlucky victim of the day. And here come the extras to this drama. Well, now this will be more interesting. Hello lady," she said because she spotted Raselene, "and gentlemen. It's so nice to see you all doing so well. My name is Lana. My master wishes your deaths but he isn't here at the moment. He's having some difficulty in coming here. Had not one of my demon screwed it up," she said glancing in Rune's direction, "he would've been here early and destroyed you all. Luckily your deaths have been postponed for the time being." Rath surprisingly decided to stay back. He knew the lady was no pushover.

"Who are you and what do you want?" Lykouleon demanded reading his sword in case of any oncoming attacks.

"Oh nothing, but I do want something. I'll just get it later. I was bored. And I decided my victim for today. Isn't that right, Lan?" The demon glared at her.

"How cruel. Oh well should I continue or not?" He stood up.

"Get out of here. You're not after something yet. Take out your boredom on someone else." He said harshly glaring at her with intensity.

"Oh I should? Well then maybe I should take down this pile of worthless columns down with both powerful lords here! I think that should suffice and satisfy my tastes. Right Rune?" Rune paled as he realized what she was or might do.

"No, don't," Rune, pleaded.

"Hey, Lord Lykouleon, have you ever wondered what happened to the demons, from the demon lord, that stopped attacking?" Lykouleon was taken by surprise by that question. He did question it before and found it suspicious but nothing turned up the past year.

"Did you know? That he's been here this whole time?" she said as she swung her arm softly in Lan's direction. But this time it wasn't Lan that was standing by Rune. No…

It was the demon lord,

Nadil.

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Kinshin: There I revealed it. People rejoice! Okay so don't because you people probably already knew who it was before you read this chapter didn't you? Ha! Okay if I type anything more I might go whacko.

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