Power Of One: Passion's First Bloom | By : HuntressSkyfire Category: Comics > Elfquest Views: 1836 -:- Recommendations : 0 -:- Currently Reading : 0 |
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28 years before Fire and Flight (Two-Moons is 15, Skywise is 3)
The only character that is mine is Two-Moons. All others belong to their creators, Wendy and Richard Pini.
Two-Moons is ready to awaken to passion and chooses her first lovemate.
Closer, closer... Now!
*Redmark!*
Surprised by the unexpected sending, Redmark's aim veered slightly to the left. He scraped the fish's scales and hit bottom. All the fish fled.
Redmark sighed and shook his head in exasperation, then looked to the bank where he had left his clothing. *Here, Two-Moons, by the river.*
Two-Moons soon appeared from the bushes. She made eye contact with Redmark, then broke it to watch her path as she picked her way carefully among the rocks. Redmark began to make his way to the shore to join Two-Moons. He looked at her as he approached and he saw that she, rather than watching him as he came closer - which was what she usually would have done - was staring at the ground and frowning in some confusion.
"Something bothering you, cub?" Redmark asked as he hoisted himself out of the water. Except for a loincloth that covered his most intimate parts, he was completely unclothed.
*I'm not a cub!* Two-Moons's mind as well as her gaze flashed irritation at Redmark. *I'm only a turn away from being two-eights of turns.*
"Sorry, Two-Moons. I've lived so long that I've forgotten what its like to shed the first bloom of youth."
*Well, I guess I can forgive you then,* she sent graciously.
Redmark began to dress, unaware that Two-Moons now watched him closely as he did so. There was no point in returning to the water to fish right now and the wind was a bit chilly.
"What's on your mind?" Redmark asked once he was clothed again and could give the elf maiden his full attention.
Two-Moons looked at Redmark, blushed, and looked quickly away again. *I...* She hesitated. *I saw something and I'm... confused about what it makes me feel.*
Redmark looked at Two-Moons curiously. She wouldn't look directly at him but he could see her give him several sideways glances.
"What did you see?" he asked, frowning as he wondered about what had upset Two-Moons. He may consider her something of a pest, but he wouldn't see her hurt for anything.
*It's... hard to describe. They looked... well, it seemed painful. There was shouting and groaning, but it also looked like they were having fun.*
Forgetting for the moment about who 'they' were, Redmark wound his mind around the rest of her words. "Battle training?" he guesssed. If a pair were practising their fighting skills, they might be having fun doing that.
*No. It wasn't that. Something else...* Without warning, she gave Redmark her memory of what she had seen.
Redmark was unprepared for the quite-vivid image of Clearbrook astride her lifemate, One-Eye, with the pair completely unclothed and deep in the throes of passion. The image was so clear that he instantly knew where the love scene had taken place. High Ones! The sending was so good, the sights and sounds so clear, that it was almost as if he'd been there himself. He became absorbed in the scene and found himself replaying it.
*Redmark... is that lovemating?* Two-Moons asked, sounding both hesitant and curious at the same time.
Two-Moons's question pulled Redmark's attention back to her. "Yes. That's part of lovemating."
*Just a part of it?* Two-Moons sounded confused.
Redmark nodded. "There are many different parts to lovemating, each one special and pleasurable in its own way."
*Why does it look painful if its supposed to feel good?*
"It isn't painful, not really. But pleasure and pain are both intense physical emotions. They are closely linked in the ways they are felt and experienced, so someone who had not experienced both would not be able to see the difference," he explained gently.
*Why haven't I been taught about lovemating?*
"Because those who haven't experienced lovemating aren't supposed to be approached by those who have. They are supposed to come to awareness of the act itself in their own time and choose a teacher to guide them."
*Choose? Choose how?* Two-Moons turned to look at Redmark.
"Well..." Redlance frowned thougthfully. "That is up to you. You can ask anyone you like. Most elves will not refuse this kind of request, even those lifemated or lovemated to another."
*That doesn't make choosing any easier, then.* Two-Moons sighed and looked out over the water. *How did you choose your first?* she asked after several moments of silence had passed.
"Well..." Redmark thought back to the memories of his younger days, when he had experienced his first bloom of passion. "It took me a while to decide on someone, but my chosen was a female who had already experienced lovemating for many years. She also didn't have a lifemate or current lovemate, and was very friendly and kind. I felt... safe... entrusting my learning to her hands."
They sat quietly for a while, Redmark giving Two-Moons all the time she needed to absorb his words and think them through. Her sexual awakening was beginning; an exciting time in a young elf's life - lad or maiden.
Many thoughts ran through Two-Moons's mind during the mutual silence. While this was one of the most wonderful times in an elf's life, it could also be the most confusing. There were so many things to consider, it was hard to know where to start. An unexpected breeze sent a chill though her. It wasn't seriously cold, only invigoratingly so. Redmark, however, took her actions to mean that she was truly cold and shifted closer to wrap an arm around her shoulders.
Two-Moons sunk easily into the embrace. She slid her arms around Redmark's waist and pressed her face against the soft hide of his shirt and closed her eyes. She breathed in deeply and exhaled slowly. She felt so safe and content, it was a long moment before realization set in. Without moving from such a comfortable position, she began to send to Redmark.
*Redmark, do you like me?* She felt Redmark shift slightly.
*Of course I like you.* He answered in sending so that she would know instantly that he spoke the truth, so that she would have no doubts. *Why do you ask?*
*I know I'm a bother to you sometimes. I follow you around a lot, ask questions... I felt your irritation after I called your name...*
Redmark was a bit surprised by the last confession. He hadn't known that Two-Moons's mental abilities included picking up feelings that weren't sent to her. he cupped a hand beneath her chin and raised her eyes to meet his. *You are not a bother. And, while I was irritated, it was because a nice, big fish got away.*
Two-Moons didn't say anything but felt certain that the fish had gotten away because of her. Still, Redmark was trying to make her feel better. That was worth a lot in her eyes. *Thank you.*
Redmark smiled and placed a chaste kiss on Two-Moons's forehead. He had an idea what she was trying to lead up to - in her own roundabout fashion - and let her arrive at it when she was ready to do so. Part of the awakening was the thrill of choice, being in control of decisions. He would not take so much as a moment of it away from her.
*I like you,* Two-Moons sent timidly.
Remark continued to smile, his face taking on a kindly slant.
Two-Moons could not believe how shyly she was behaving around Redmark. She'd never had problems talking to him before. But then, she'd never asked him to be her first lovemate, either. Taking a deep breath to work up her courage, she began to send. *Redmark... can you... would you...* She paused to take another deep breath. *Be my first lovemate?*
Redmark's hand came up and touched the side of her face. *I am honored by your request.* He lowered his head and sealed his lips to hers.
A tiny thrill shot through Two-Moons at the kiss. She had never been kissed this way before. She'd seen it plenty of times, exchanged between lifemates and lovemates, though.
Redmark could have pressed for more but decided to keep the kiss simple for now. There would be plenty of time later to show Two-Moons other ways of kissing... among other things he planned to show her.
Once Two-Moons left, he went back to fishing for a short time. He caught two fair-sized fish, enough for a small meal for two elves, then went about gathering a few other things he would need for later.
After a few hours had gone by and Redmark had at last readied his den to receive Two-Moons, he went in search of the maiden.
Two-Moons was playing with her younger brother, Skywise - who was now three turns old - while their mother, Eyes High, looked on indulgently. Other elves were scattered about the area, most of whom were female, but Redmark's attention remained focused on just one. He stopped a short distance away and watched.
Two-Moons sensed the eyes on her and looked up to see Redmark watching her intently. She smiled eagerly at him, then turned to Eyes High.
*Mother, can you take Skywise now?*
Eyes High looked first to Redmark, wondering briefly about his presence, and then back to Two-Moons. She nodded. *It is about time for his nap,* she sent. She knew better than to let Skywise hear the word, 'nap.' He was at the age when he just wanted to stay awake and see everything that happened around him.
After delivering Skywise to Eyes High, Two-Moons stood and walked over to Redmark. She forced herself not to rush, though everything inside her was urging her to do just that.
Redmark smiled and held out his hand for Two-Moons. *Ready?* he asked, certain he could feel a sense of giddy anticipation coming from the young maiden.
*Very ready,* Two-Moons replied, placing her hand trustingly into his. They kissed briefly before Redmark led Two-Moons back to his den.
Those who had witnessed the kiss - especially Eyes High - realized what was to happen and were happy for Two-Moons that she was finally going to her first mating. They would make sure that the couple would not be bothered by others as they returned from hunts and various other activities that kept them away from the father tree that night.
Upon entering Redmark's den, Two-Moons was surprised to see the trouble he had gone to for her. Flowers of all shapes, colors, and sizes were everywhere. The mix of their perfumes hung generously in the air, creating an intoxicating scent that did not have to be inhaled deeply to be enjoyed.
*Hungry?* Redmark asked, leading Two-Moons over to where he had set out some food in several wooden bowls. One contained the meat of the fish he had caught and cleaned, several others were filled with either nuts or berries, and one was full nearly to the brim with sweet, golden honey.
Two-Moons shook her head - she had eaten a short time ago - but dipped a finger in the honey for a taste. She brought the sticky-coated finger to her mouth and sucked on it. Closing her eyes, she enjoyed the sweet taste of this rare treat.
Redmark watched intently as Two-Moons continued to suck on her finger. Did she realize what a sensual creature she was? No, probably not. When the finger slid from her mouth, he noticed that a drop of honey had escaped her mouth and fallen to her chin. Unable to resist, he lowered his head and licked it away, then licked a second time to make sure that nothing had been left behind.
Redmark pulled back slightly and saw that Two-Moons had closed her eyes. He kissed her. It was a simple press of lips at first, but soon Redmark sent his tongue probing gently against Two-Moons's closed lips.
Two-Moons was surprised by the feeling of Redmark's tongue. It swept across her lips and then began probing, as if searching for an opening. It was a strange sensation and she was unsure about it, but she trusted Redmark not to hurt her and - because of that - she opened her mouth for him.
Redmark eased his tongue into Two-Moons's mouth slowly and began to probe around. He was careful to monitor her feelings and would pull back if she began to feel unconfortable or did not enjoy anything that he did. But Two-Moons would find that she liked this way of kissing and soon began to play her own tongue against his.
They pulled back from the kiss when they needed to breath. Redmark raised his hands and began to stroke Two-Moons's ears. She closed her eyes, concentrating on the feel of his wonderful hands.
*You like that?* Redmark asked after a short while. Though he could tell from Two-Moons's body language that she genuinely seemed to enjoy his touch, he wanted her to feel that she could give him her opionions freely.
*Mmm hmm,* Two-Moons sent back. A tiny smile appeared on her mouth.
Redmark continued the soft ear massage for a few more moments before he stopped.
*Two-Moons?* he sent, wanting her full attention.
She opened her eyes slowly and looked at him directly.
*If I do anything that you don't like for any reason, I want you to tell me right away. Okay?*
*Okay.* Two-Moons smiled. *And... and you'll do the same, right?*
Redlance nodded. It had been hesitant, but by her words she had shown that she was already considering his pleasure. It was a good sign for their joining. He led her over to his sleeping furs and encouraged her to sit. He sat next to her and his hands began to explore her back through the hide of her shirt. He planned to mate her slowly, draw things out so that he could take his time and not risk startling Two-Moons with anything that he did.
Two-Moons began her own hesitant exploration. She put her hands directly onto his chest, inserting them beneath the dark vest that he wore. She slid her hands over his skin, getting a feel for the firm muscles of his stomach and chest. She found his nipples and paid them particular attention. She found it strange that males could have this thing that seemed of use to only females. They fed their cubs through the nipples of their breasts, so what purpose would nipples be of on a male? Pleasure, the answer came to her a moment later when Redmark closed his eyes and sighed happily.
By touch alone, Redmark's hands found their way beneath Two-Moons's shirt and began to massage her back. He started low along her spine and slowly worked his way up, pushing her shirt out of the way as he went. Her shirt began to raise in front too, but still hung low enough to cover her breasts even when his hands had nearly reached her shoulders.
*Raise your arms,* Redmark sent, hoping she'd comply.
Two-Moons did, wondering at first why Redmark had made that particular request. A moment later she felt Redmark's hands move to the hem of her shirt and grip the edges of it. He pulled it up and over her head, leaving her bare from the waist up. She looked at him shyly, wondering what he thought of her body.
*You were right,* Redmark sent as he placed his hands on her ribs directly below her breasts.
*Right about what?* she asked.
*You are no cub.* Redmark slid his hands higher and cupped Two-Moons's breasts. *You are a beautiful maiden.*
Two-Moons blushed, very pleased by the compliment. But still... *My breasts, they're a bit small.*
*No.* Redmark flexed his fingers around each breast. *They aren't small, they're perfect. Just right to fit my hands. See?*
Two-Moons looked down at Redmark's hands as they began to move and play with her breasts.
*How does this feel?* Redmark asked. With Two-Moons's head lowered to watch his hands, he couldn't read her expression.
*Nice, very good.* Two-Moons let her head fall back. Her eyes closed and she concentrated on the wonderful feelings his hands invoked.
Redmark lowered Two-Moons to the sleeping furs and followed her down. He half-covered her body with his own and kissed her, pleased when she opened her mouth readily and responded eagerly. When they broke away to breathe, he began to kiss other areas - her face, her ears, her neck and even lower.
Two-Moons arched her back and gasped when Redmark's mouth closed over one pink nipple.
Redmark raised his head and watched Two-Moons's face.
*Oh... wow...* Two-Moons looked stunned.
Redmark smiled and lowered his head, recapturing the nipple and sucking on it gently. He felt her hands touch his arms, slide up and grip his shoulders. He switched his attention to her other breast, laving it with similar attention.
Two-Moons felt a burning sensation begin deep between her legs. She pressed her thighs together instinctively and the feeling seemed to ease slightly. Redmark continued to caress her breasts with his hands and mouth. She moved her hands to his ears, pinching and stroking the pointed tips between her fingers. She followed his earlier example, hoping that she was doing it right.
Soon, Redmark levered himself up off Two-Moons and shed his vest. She placed a hand on his thigh and slid it up slowly, daringly. He smiled and covered her hand with one of his own, the other hand moving to stroke fingertips across her forehead.
*I feel so warm,* Two-Moons sent dreamily. *All over.*
Redmark sensed what she wasn't saying and looked over his shoulder to see her legs squeezed tightly together. He slid back along the furs and placed both hands on her legs to move them apart. She resisted at first and he looked up suddenly to her face, wondering if he was pushing her to something that she wasn't quite ready for. But she seemed to be okay and, after meeting his eyes, she opened her legs a little on her own. He slid them even further apart and moved between them. His eyes watched hers as he lowered himself onto her, aligning their lower bodies. He braced his weight on his upper arms and began to rub his lower body slowly against hers, continuing to watch the changes that occured in her face.
Two-Moons felt her whole body begin to tense up as Redmark continued to rub his full length against her. *Redmark, I feel strange...* She trailed off, unsure how to explain just how she felt.
*Don't worry, Two-Moons... This is natural...* Redmark sent, trying to divide his attention between reassuring her and keeping up a steady pace for her pleasure. *Just relax... let it come.*
Two-Moons wasn't certain about what 'it' was, but she did trust Redmark and so gave herself up to him without hesitation.
Redmark quickened the pace of his rubbing, tensing against his own release. He had much he wanted to teach Two-Moons tonight and didn't want to finish himself too early.
*Redmark? I... OH!*
Redmark felt the flood of pleasure come through Two-Moons's sending as she came, arching and twisting against him, cluthing at his body, until her spasms began to ease and her limbs relaxed their hold on him. Once she'd mostly recovered, he kissed her tenderly then got up off her to remove the rest of her clothes.
Two-Moons watched through half-closed lids as Redmark removed her breeches and foot coverings, then began to work at the ties to her final covering. There was a single tie at each hip which untied easily under Redmark's capable fingers. He tugged the fabric from beneath her and drew it between her legs, then tossed it away somewhere. She pushed up on her arms and reached for him, wrapping her arms around his waist. She felt his arms touch her shoulders, then slide along her back.
*That was amazing,* Two-Moons sent.
Redmark smiled as he kissed the top of her head. *There is more, so much more for you to see and feel.*
When they separated, Redmark stood to remove the rest of his clothing. Two-Moons watched appreciately as each piece disappeared and soon Redmark stood before her, completely bared to her gaze. Her attention was drawn to his fully-erect maleroot. She had seen them before - maleroots, that was - as families bathing together was a common practice among the Wolfriders - but never before had she seen one in this state, standing straight out from Redmark's body and slightly curved upward. She got to her knees for a closer look.
Redmark stood very still, his legs spread slightly apart. He watched Two-Moons as she stared innocently at that part of him which yearned most of all to join his body to hers. Her hand came up and incircled him unexpectedly, causing a spike of pleasure that made him gasp and his body jerk.
Two-Moons quickly pulled her hand away and lowered her gaze, fearing that she had hurt Redmark in some way. It was a vulnerable part of his body, after all - even she, for all her inexperience, knew that.
Redmark knelt in front of Two-Moons and reached for her hand. He pulled it gently over to him and wrapped it firmly around his swollen maleroot. Two-Moons's gaze shot up to his and surprise flared in her eyes. Redmark's eyes held reassurance in them.
*You did nothing wrong,* he sent. *You did it just right, maybe too right.* With his hand still firmly covering hers, he began to move them both back and forth slowly. After a few moments he let go of her hand and she continued to masturbate him on her own.
*This doesn't hurt?* Two-Moons asked curiously as she continued to stroke him.
*No. It feels good, very good. Remember? How hot and tight you felt before your passion bloomed? It is the same for me right now.*
Two-Moons smiled, starting to get a taste for the womanly power she held over him, the power to create a need for her body and the power to sate that need. *Then I can... make you bloom like that too?*
*Yes. Just continue rubbing your hand like that. You can use a firmer grip, even move your hand faster if you want. Just be careful not to squeeze too hard.* He could have stopped her, joined with her as he'd originally planned, but as long as she was comfortable with what she was doing, he saw no reason not to let her do as she wished. He leaned back and braced his hands on the furs by his feet.
Two-Moons felt honored by this show of trust from Redmark that he would leave himself vulnerable to her. It was humbling to know that the trust she'd placed in him was returned so readily. She continued to stroke him, watching his body as it went through different stages of pleasure. Tensing, shaking, convulsing and then finally what Redmark had called 'the bloom.' He exploded, shooting out jet after jet of sticky, white fluid that hit her stomach and dripped down.She looked at the sight curiously and let Redmark's maleroot slip from her hand to wipe her fingers across the white trails of creamy goo, then brought her hand up to her nose and smelled. A curious scent, one unlike anything she had ever smelled before. She licked one finger to taste it, unaware of Redmark's intent gaze as she did so.
Redmark watched as Two-Moons tasted his seed, licking first one finger clean and then another. Feeling desire start to grow within him again, he reached for her hand and finished the job with his own tongue. He moved his other hand between her thighs, his fingers inserting themselves into the passion-slicked folds of her sex.
*Oooh,* Two-Moons's mind sighed. She pushed her hips against the hand between her thighs. Redmark finished licking her hand and edged closer. He put his free arm around her back to keep her from falling over backward. He found the opening between her thighs and eased a finger deep inside. Two-Moons's head fell back, her face openly showing the pleasure she felt. As his finger worked in and out, she began thrusting her hips back and forth in an instinctual rhythm. Her body was already eager to find pleasure again and she did nothing to hide the fact.
Redmark was careful not to press too much too quickly. Two-Moons's passage was tight, never having been breeched before. He eased a second finger inside next to the first and began working both in and out. Burying his face in her neck, he soon brought her to pleasure a second time, holding her to him as she writhed in ecstacy. After the trembling in her body had subsided, he lowered her to the sleeping furs and covered them both with the top fur. He figured they could sleep for a while and begin again once they'd renewed their energy.
They ate in companionable silence, continuing to touch and nuzzle each other as they shared the food. Once they'd eaten their fill, Redmark rose first, then offered Two-Moons his hand to help her to her feet and led her back to the sleeping furs. He still had other things he wanted to teach her tonight.
They simply held each other for a while, kissed and cuddled affectionately, before Redmark got up on his knees and moved between Two-Moons's legs. He raised and spread her knees, exposing her fully to his ardent gaze. He dipped he head low and spread her netherlips with his fingers and ran his tongue along the full length of her damp sex.
Two-Moons felt a hot bolt of need shoot throughout her body at the first touch of Redmark's tongue and her hips bucked against his face. He placed an arm across her waist to keep her firmly in place as he continued to torture her sweetly with pleasure. She tangled her hands in his hair, her body squirming as she felt him push her toward that wonderful burst that blurred the border between pleasure and pain.
Surprisingly, Redmark stopped short of the finish. But with a purpose. While Two-moons still suffered through a brief bought of shock over the withdrawal of such a talented tongue, Redmark had raised himself up between her legs and moved forward. He took hold of his maleroot and began guiding himself into her.
Two-Moons felt her eyes go wide at this new sensation. It was similar to the feeling of Redmark's fingers, but totally different to it at the same time. It was more... just more. She didn't know how else to describe it.
Redmark pressed slowly, withdrew, then pressed slowly again. He moved a little deeper with each gently thrust. He frowned intensely with the concentration it took to keep his body firmly under his control. Two-Moons's sheath was tight - she needed time to stretch to fit his body. Later, when they'd been lovemates for a while, he could let loose with his passions. For now, he wouldn't take the risk of hurting her.
Finally, after intense patience, Redmark had gone as deeply as he could go. Shuddering, he laid his head between the valley of Two-Moons's breasts. Two-Moons cupped the back of his head and rubbed a hand over his upper back and shoulders.
*You feel so good inside me, Redmark. Don't stop now.* She kissed the top of his head.
Redmark raised his head to look into Two-Moon's eyes. He thought of something to say but, in the end, didn't say it. Instead, he began to thrust, slow and easy. She moved her hands to clutch at his sholders, keeping him from moving too far from her. She found she liked the feeling of his weight on top of her.
"Yes," Redmark groaned, speaking vocally for the first time since he'd begun to teach Two-Moons about mating. Her body seemed to accomodate his easily enough so he began to increase his pace. *High Ones! You feel so incredible.*
*So do you.* Two-Moons managed a smile. *I had no idea it could feel so good. Its a wonder that anything ever gets done around here.*
Redmark stifled a snort of laughter and concentrated on his lovemating with Two-Moons. Slowly, his control began to shed. He couldn't hold onto it and began to thrust in an increasingly wild manner. He grunted, groaned, drove himself into her sweet body until neither could take anymore and burst achingly sweet at the same moment.
In that very moment, a strange thing occured. As he came, Redmark felt the dual pleasure of penetrating and being penetrated at the same time, as if he were both male and female in one body. Feeling both explosions at the same time had Redmark bellowing excitedly. Then the impossible happened - or so he had thought. A second raging erection directly followed the first, if he'd even had the chance to go limp. Pumping furiously, he soon came a second time and collapsed on top of Two-Moons. She beared his full weight eagerly, not that it could be helped at that moment in any case. He was simply too weakened by his exhertions to move.
*What was that?* he asked, wonderment in his voice.
*What was what?* Two-Moons asked, wondering what Redmark had felt that she had not.
*That... near the end. I felt what you felt. It was so real, I felt as if I was you. Or like I was inside your body.*
*Is that... bad?* Two-Moons wondered if she'd done something wrong, though that truly hadn't been her intention. All she could recall was her mind seeking out Redmark's, wanting to connect with him on a deeper lever than just their bodies.
*No, not bad. Wonderful, amazing... But not bad, never that. I'd never felt anything like that ever before. I never imagined...* He sighed pleasantly. *I can't wait to see if we can do that again... but I don't think I'll have the strength for a while.*
Gentle laughter floated from her mind to his.
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