Original Stories Fan Fiction ❯ Lyre ❯ Chapter 22

Ryo awoke early the next morning and climbed out of bed. Lee stirred slightly as Ryo walked over to the closet and opened it. He pulled out a pair of pants and slipped them on, pausing only slightly to pull his tail through the fabric. He then put his feet into a pair of boots and stretched. He flexed his wings then climbed up on the bedroom windowsill and jumped out. It had not been that long ago when he was not sure whether or not he would live. But now, now that he had reluctantly taken some time for some much needed rest, he felt much better.

He ran swiftly through the woods, stretching his slender but muscular body. He then climbed a small mountain and sat on a flat rock near the top. He then gazed down at the castle for a moment and sighed. He sincerely wished that he could leave Lee behind. He wanted him to stay safe. Ryo shook his head and sighed. He was wasting time. He stood up and gazed down at the ground far below. He jumped and spread his wings, allowing himself to glide for a few moments then rose higher into the air. He felt relaxed and at the same time alert as he scanned the countryside. He spotted something on the ground below him and he landed on the branch of a tree. He wrapped his tail around the tree branch for support and scanned the area below. He felt arms on his body and turned sharply to his side.

"What the hell are you doing here?" he demanded as Lee ran his fingers through Ryo's hair.

"I can fly too, baby," Lee replied and Ryo growled slightly.

"That's not what I meant. You were asleep when I left you."

"I know. I woke up shortly after you left. It's so cold when I don't have your gorgeous body next to mine."

"Shut up."

"It's true."

"Seriously. There's something down there."

Ryo jumped from the branch he was perched on to the branch below. Lee watched his slender frame arch with interest as Ryo sniffed the air for the scent of whatever was down there. Lee gazed down at him and pictured him in the nude. He pictured him moving about in a cat-like manner as he ran a hand down his shirt. Ryo looked up and mouthed the words "Fuck you" and Lee gazed at him hopefully. Ryo shook his head and turned his attention back to the ground.

He stood up on the branch and jumped off. Lee watched him fall to the ground, hoping that Ryo would not misjudge his landing. Ryo landed softly on the ground and scanned the area for what he saw from the treetops. His eyes narrowed as his ears twitched angrily. He was being watched and the stranger smelled of death. He let a hand wander to his scimitar as he switched his skin to armor. Lee glanced beside him then started slightly when he saw Asilia standing beside him carefully watching the king's movements.

“What are you doing here?” Lee inquired and Asilia glanced at him.

“I'm watching his highness. I want to make sure he's truly ready. Since I am the Royal General, protecting the royal family is part of my duties,” Asilia replied as Ryo pointed his weapon to a clump of bushes.

"Come on out here you bastard. Only a coward would hide in the shadows like you are," Ryo said. He was tempted to use his element to flush the stranger out but he wanted the stranger to show himself on his own accord. Suddenly, the stranger was upon him, digging his claws into his neck. Ryo bared his fangs and grabbed his enemy's wrist. He wrenched it away from his body and poised his nails against his enemy's throat.

"You've become faster. That will please my master. Provided that I don't kill you right here," the stranger hissed and Ryo smirked.

"Really? I'd like to see that."

"You just got you wish."

Lee leapt onto a branch closer to the ground and watched Ryo. Even in combat, he looked sensual. He licked his lips as he ran a hand to his crotch and stuck his hand in his pants. Asilia watched Lee for a moment then shook his head. Lee was hopeless. He watched Ryo's reaction and frowned. Ryo, although he couldn't exactly see what Lee was doing, seemed to be able to sense it. He glanced back and glared darkly at Lee. Lee licked his lips again as Ryo dodged another attack.

"Bastard!" Ryo hissed as he swung his scimitar.

"Sorry baby. You're just moving around so sensually that I can't help myself," Lee said and Ryo's eyes darkened. He moved quickly and sliced his enemy in half. Ryo turned to face Lee and formed a ball of fire in his hand. He released it and Lee yelped as the fire singed his wings. He gazed coldly at Ryo as Ryo approached him.

"When I'm in combat, don't try to get yourself going," Ryo said as he grabbed Lee's hand.

"God, you just got me so fucking excited. Especially when you move like you do."

"Lee, you're always excited. You're always wanting it. I don't know why I never saw it when we were younger."

"Well, maybe I've gotten a little more...explicit over time..."

"A little? How about a whole damned lot?"

"But I still have the thoughts that made me disliked as a child. Speaking of children..."

"Only by two years."

"You know you should be the submissive one since you're younger and all..." Lee said and Ryo shook his head.

"Lee, you don't like dominance," he replied.

"I know that."

"We tried switching it once. It didn't work out. You were just too uncomfortable."

"You know what would make me feel at home now?"

"A raw throat."

"Well besides that."

"Knowing you, it could be anything."

"True, but I miss the greenhouse," Lee said and Ryo shook his head.

"I told you. Am I going to have to rip that fabric off of you?" he inquired.

"No, but you can if you really want to. Just don't make the cuts too deep."

"You're telling me what to do?"

"It was just a suggestion."

"Come here."

"Of course."

“I would worry if I was able to get this close to you and you not notice it,” Asilia said as his claws dug into Ryo's right wing. Ryo drew away sharply and glared at him.

“What the hell are you doing here?” he demanded and Asilia folded his arms.

“I am assisting you. You have yet to see my element in action and I think that you are perhaps underestimating what we're up against.”

“I didn't ask you to come along.”

“I'm fully aware of that, but it is my duty to protect you. Kana served you and your father faithfully, didn't he? Why shouldn't I be allowed that privilege?”

“I wasn't aware that putting your life on the line was a privilege,” Lee commented and Asilia narrowed his eyes.

“I'm being serious here. I do not plan to interfere in his highness' battle but I will be there if he needs assistance. I have not seen what the enemy can do, but I know that he should not be taken lightly. He is extremely dangerous,” Asilia said and Ryo folded his arms.

“I gathered that much when he practically killed me,” Ryo replied and Asilia ignored his comment.

“Look your highness, even though you were trained by some highly respected demons you still are not an expert. I can only imagine what you went through during Levin's reign but that has not made you a master in combat or tactical planning.”

“Are you trying to tell me you don't think I can win?”

 

“Not at all. I'm merely stating that you have much to learn.”

 

“Do you think you can take the enemy down?”

 

“I have not done enough research on the enemy so I don't know where I stand in respect to him,” Asilia replied and Lee folded his arms.

 

“Are we at least allowed to have some fun before we leave?” Lee inquired and Asilia gazed out at the surrounding area. He listened intently for any threatening sounds. When he heard none, he slowly nodded his head.

 

“I suppose it is safe but please remember that it may get to a point where intimacy will be entirely too dangerous to practice.”

 

“Look Asilia, you don't have to preach to me. I'm fully aware of the dangers and I won't be stupid and lose my life out here,” Ryo said and glanced at Lee. “Lee won't either. He can think, he just chooses not to do it.”

 

“What?” Lee asked and Ryo looked at him.

 

“You know what I meant. Now let's do this before danger comes looking for us.”