Chapter 171

Zairiel

I floated lazily as my human size, eating my recipe where the 4 corners met. My dinner sat on my stomach, while I ate it with a spoon, fork, and knife set that I made from Narru’s black bones.

The bowl of turkey neck and collard greens, cornbread, and beans hit the spot. I’d made a bowl from his scales, and it looks Cool as Fuck.

I’m keeping it.

His scales became black and orange, so my bowl looked like it, minus the stars. Because it was made from a realm eater body, I could probably put whatever I wanted in there… so I made a coffee mug too.

Oh, and a plate. What if I want a salad?

OOOO I COULD MAKE A 4 PIECE SET!!! What if I get guests?!

The air pressure changed.

For a moment, I could only see gray, reflective star scales. That was grandfather.

“Are you enjoying yourself?” Asked grandfather, and when I turned around, he was his true stature. I shifted. Even after killing Naru, I’m still only big enough to sit in the palm of his hand.

“I am.” I put his throne’s magic in the bowl, and offered it to him. “Is this all of it?”

I was scooped up in mighty, silver scaled hands. The magic disappeared, but there was kindness in his action. Calaxious was gentle, because he could probably smoosh me on accident.

“It was.” Said grandfather, as a mighty dragon… “As the winner, you may now choose. Do you wish to leave?”

“I wish to be at your side grandfather. That doesn't sound like an option.”

“It is, but I didn’t expect you to want that Truly?” He asked almost excitedly.

“Grandfather why would I *leave?*” I asked in confusion. “I have everything I could possibly want. My heart doesn’t covet.” I said truthfully.

There is a light in my heart… a purity, and I have always seen that as a blessing. 

“It isn’t good to go destroying families for power. There is no true profit in disrupting Infinity, for a fucking crown that will only bring me sorrow.”

He smiled softly. He placed a silver bell on my left horn. I shook my head just to hear it.

*ting*

It rang through my corner of Infinity… sweet.

“You’re a man now. One strong enough to try and seek your fortune. I would give you the blessing should you but ask.”

“My fortune is *here.* I have all this. Is this not enough?” I asked him too. “Would you leave as well grandfather, or make war with the other Layer Lords?”

“I suppose you’re right.” He said confused. “I took this place because I was dissatisfied with being Two… I cannot lie to you and tell you it was *only* because my father was a tyrant who treated me as competition… I cannot lie and say I did not enjoy the riches of destroying the entire layer, and multiple universes for no reason than to be this big…. And … for it I am *ashamed.* It is power I cannot use unless another threat like myself is here. It is a position I want, but when I was young, I wanted it for that damn throne… And when I lost everything, I realized I was a **fool**.”

The boom of that sent a wave through Infinity… and I felt how honest he was about it. That was raw emotion, specifically regret.

“I don’t *want* nor *need* more power. I wish to be your second.” I said firmly. I looked him in his star eyes, and his slight glare didn’t stop me. “I Vow here and now on my blood to be of aid, to be trustworthy, and to maintain the peace.”

“Then it will be so. In an Urth month’s time, we will continue. For now, I’m sure you wish to see who you were fighting for.” He chuckled. “She’s watching too.”

AWE FUCK SHE SAW ME STUFFING MY FACE LIKE A JACKASS!

\----Xethia----

The rain poured, but… they were transparent. Lord Narru wanted us to see…. He was so cocky, and so large that I don’t think that it was possible that his house could fall…

But what did that mean for the rest of us? Of course, dragons have lost territory before, but never at this scale. There’s never been a *land master* defeated.

“Everyone get inside.” Said father, landing, naked and worried for our sakes.

Everyone did as they were told, and servants scrambled to give the masters their clothes. I stayed with Icecrown and Canka; right now wasn’t the time to try and ask questions. They won’t be answered right now. Everyone was too panicked, yet with their age came a calm panic that I only imitated.

A bright purple beam that shook the ground made a crater in the ground… 

But This New Master Was Hot.

He looked the same age as me, walking fully robed, but you could see his muscles through such strange clothing. It was just one piece, and solid black. His looped horns looked like mine, but on the left one was a dark bell. Narru’s scythe inside an Omega was on it… 

I saw him eat him…

That is all likely left… and the China set…

He casually walked in through the front of the castle, and we were in the ballroom. I could hear his steps… they made the softest ting with every step. 

“Everyone let us kneel to our new master. For the loss of my father I will shed blood tears, but not right now.” Said father. They were made by Lord Narru, but I was born… born with the thread that connected to someone now.

I stood while everyone else kneeled as low as they could.

“Xe no!” Whisper yelled father.

I don’t know how I dodged the hands of so many who tired to stop me, but I stood there, too scared to *actually* leave the ballroom, but I knew If I did, nothing would happen.

Well nothing bad.

He stood there at the threshold of the great ballroom doors, and I gave a curtsy.

I could hear his heartbeat was as fast as mine, in sync… He walked slowly to me, not teleporting like Narru did… His eyes were very kind, and his face was soft. His beard made his jaw strong, and he was cut as if he were carved stone.

It must have taken thousands of years to hone such a maw, to shift and fight between forms as if it were breathing. I should be kneeling, not looking him in his reddish-purple eyes. That’s about as rude as It Gets too…. But the red threat connected to Him….

My mate.

“I am Zairiel Nox, house of Calaxious, Left hand of the Infinity King.”. He bowed, kissing my hand when he got to me. “It is very nice to meet you, my lady.”

I blushed.

His voice was rich….. The lower dips in it rattled the stained glass.

I didn’t know what to do to be polite, so I did the traditional curtsy.

“I am Xethia, House of Iceblood master. I go by the Flawless Diamond.”

I was pulled into such cotton soft clothing. “Zairiel is fine enough.” He said sweetly. “That goes for the lot of you. Please Rise. I did not come here to have my mate’s people tremble.”

Slowly, many rose, starting with father.

“How I dreamed of this.” Said Lord Zairiel. “Since I was a boy, I’ve wanted to hold your hand, see your face. I traveled across the cosmos to see your eyes… to feel your heartbeat. I rule this for your sake… but… but it is still your choice if you wish to be with me.”

“Why would I not want to be with my bonded sire?” I asked as he hugged me the slightest bit harder, and he smelled my scent. I was swallowed by his clothing, and his scent was comforting … He smelled like *man’s* musk… 

Sire Nox … he just smelled like the fresh rain, musk, and power…. And.. .. that he is my mate. That this connection actually goes somewhere, and isn’t teasing me.

I ran both my hands on that soft fabric… I don’t think there’s any fat on him. I dared not go any lower than his belly button.

This was already lewd enough.

“It is your choice.” He said simply. “There may only be but one. All the heart, and half the soul is that saying my people teach. The Red Threat of Mates is sacred, and there is no greater love, than what I *already* feel for you.” He admitted.

“I wish to be with you Zairiel.” He smiled when I said his name… It holds no meaning in my language, but I loved the way it rolled off the tongue.

“Would you wish to dance with me?” He asked. “I would very much like to mingle with you all, and get to know the relatives and friends of my wife.”

Wife?!

So….

The Mating dance?!

…Finally!

“Yes.” I said trying to sound… at least a Little bit like a lady!

I could see the shock on everyone’s face too, since for our people, it meant he was serious….

I’m getting married before sunrise.

Music was started, and he gently held my hand… and we waltzed. He seemed to know all the steps, and I was twirled, feeling like a princess.

He leaned into my ear. “I wish you to know, this heart beats for *only* you my dear, from the day I was born. You have my vow on my very being that I will cherish you. So much yet needs to be done, but the night is young.”

My cheeks were hot… He kissed my neck! Tingles and sparks flew, and my scales grew over my skin in my excitement.