Hot and Alone

[taran]

Taran leaned even closer to her, letting the power pull him in.
"Of course you are worthy!" he said to her with a laugh. "There is nothing you could do, or have done, that would tell me otherwise. I love you, and do not know how I lived without it."

[micaylah]

"I will hold you close for all time. You are my reason for breathing. The reason my heart now beats. She leaned up and lightly kissed his lips. Pressing her body close to his, she kissed him again. The mark on her chest glowing softly. "

[taran]

Taran held her close to him, kissing her again and again, his insignia glowing softly. Again, the energy between them intensified, but not the same way as before. It seemed to flow freely through them, giving strength and comfort, not struggle.

[micaylah]

Aethelwyne did not resist the magic as it flowed freely through them. She gave in to it totally, without reservation.

[taran]

Taran ran his fingers through her hair, holding her close to him. Breaking the kiss, he picked her up in his arms, looking into her eyes. He walked slowly, feeling the energy flow through him. He stopped, still looking into her beautiful violet eyes.
"Ready?" he asked her. Before she could reply, he dropped her into the cold pool, laughing and smiling.

[nerasa]

Nerasa and Marflamel flew on and they finally were just at the capital maybe a day away.

'we are finally here. I can't believe it. Can you?' asked marflamel.

'yes and no.' said nerasa.

[micaylah]

She laughed hard as the cold water shocked the warmth of her body. "That sir was my last gown." she said laughing as she threw it at him. "Now what am I going to do?"

[nerasa]

"Well lets find a dune and go near the river so that we can wait and stay in hiding while the others catch up." said nerasa to marflamel.

"good idea." said Marflamel and they flew to the river in a good hiding spot.

[taran]

Taran juggled with the wet gown, trying to catch it. He blushed a bright red seeing her sitting in the water up to her neck, knowing her only clothing was in his hands. He stood there, thinking.
"Hmmm....you could stay there all day, until your clothes are dry," he teased. "What would you suggest, love?"

[micaylah]

"Well I could always come out and try to find some leaves." She laughed coyly watching his expression.

[taran]

Taran smiled, laughing.
"No, I would not want someone to chance upon you," he said coyly. "Care if I join you? A cold bath in the morning always seemed to wake me up. Or I could give you my shirt. Which would you prefer, my love?"

[micaylah]

"Alas my love I would say I leave the choice squarely in your more than capable hands! Come to think of it you are a little gamey!" she laughed softly. She loved the scent of his skin. It intoxicated her.

[taran]

Taran laughed, still watching her in the deep pool.
"You're not going to make this easy, are you?" he said. Taking off his shirt, he sat at the edge of the pool. "Hmm....I could give you the shirt, or jump in myself....hmmm." He laughed again.

[micaylah]

"Well I dare say you had better decide quickly. Or the decision will be out of my hands!" She laughed. She watched as Doc crept slowly up behind Taran. Knocking him from behind with his shoulder, Taran went flying into the pool. Aethelwyne laughed heartily as Doc told them, "Let me help make the decision. This is getting tiresome!" He picked up Taran's shirt in his teeth and tossed it to Aethelwyne. "The little one and I are hungry. We hunt."

[taran]

Taran swam up to the surface, wiping his hair from his face. He dove under the surface, swimming quietly. Pulling Aethelwyne's legs out from under her, Taran rose to the surface, laughing.