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dragonfoxstardesigns · 3 years ago

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Journey to the Surface - Part 1

"...H-hello?" Amber looked around, but only could see darkness. She didn't know where she was...was she dead? The red fox warrior could only remember partially of what had happened recently before succumbing to darkness.

"Is anyone there?" Her heart dropped not sure if perhaps after fighting Zeus with her companions that perhaps the vixen had gotten herself to the point of losing her life and stumbling upon the point of no return. Would she be able to get out of this place and return to her comrades?

"I'm not sure you'd want an answer to that." Spoke a mysterious voice that echoed around her.

"Amber...oh Hades...what do we do if she's stuck in the afterlife?" Nosch trembled holding the life form or what used to be of the courageous warrior that had fought bravely until a shard of lighting struck her upon impact. It didn't lethally kill the vulpine, but it had severed her life force. Amber's soul lost in the sea of forgotten souls. The Fates having foreseen the Heroine's Prophecy.

"She'll be fine, Nosch. Amber will have to have someone to bring her back though. Someone who would go to the ends of the Underworld for her...and I think that will have to be you." Hades sighed cursing under his breath for underestimating Zeus' fowl tactics. This was low even for him.

"M-me? But why...? Aura and Jasper are her friends...companions even. What am I to her?" The demon ram felt uncertain about all of this. They had hardly known each other since the first encounter at the gates of the Underworld. Seeing how much has happened...was he worthy enough to save someone that, to him, outshown any bravery he'd even seen in his lifetime. Demons were powerful but they didn't have that spark that Amber had. So...why him...?

"They are...and they can go, but I believe this a path that you will have to take. Only you are able to survive those conditions...being a demon and a strong one at that. I chose you along with Kur and Kolivan for your finest qualities, no? This is quite a necessary task to use them. All you have to do is put a little bit of faith in yourself while making sure not to use up all of your magic. Amber is your missing link somehow I can tell from what the Fates meant, and I don't have to explain all of that to you, now do I?" Hades hinted with a slight wink. That subtle knowing smirk of his.

Nosch raised an eyebrow in confusion, but sighed nevertheless. If the King of the Underworld said he'd have to go save Amber...then how could he not say no...? Maybe this was a part of his calling or upbringing that the Demon Realm nobles mentioned awhile back. To be destined to find a missing link that connected him to the surface...whatever that meant.

"Fine. I'll go. If it means saving her...I'll try whatever means necessary to do it..."

Nosch then gathered up enough courage to stand before turning towards the vulpine warrior's friends making a silent vow to them.

"I'll return with Amber. I promise."

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"W-who are you? Where or what exactly is this place?" Amber gasped not expecting a voice to answer her back. She couldn't see anything but something told her that there was a presence there. Familiar or not the warrior wasn't sure yet.

"I have no name or purpose. But for you, I will tell you that your life is hanging in the balance right now here in a dangerous place not fit for lost souls like yourself. Someone will have to come to rescue you...and your final decision will determine if you can go back to the surface by how well you perceive them. Should you accept or deny their help is of your own accord. I am only here to warn you that your life hangs literally by a thread. If you don't complete your task in three days time...you will be stuck here for all eternity. You both must work together despite what you and this...being...has been through. Only then will you escape out of here and return to your friends..back to the mortal realm where you belong. May the Fates make the right decision."

At that, the voice subsided and the shadow faded out of existence leaving Amber in the darkness once more. Who was this person that was destined to save her? How long would it take to find them to save her? So many questions running through her mind. Was she going to make it back alive or stay here...wherever the darkness was taking her to?

Just then though the darkness changed to that of something strange. The environment unknown to her as unfamiliar landmarks showed of an otherworldly realm situated in a parallel universe...a paradox between the lands of the living and dead called the Demon Realm.

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Nosch concentrated as hard as he could to tap into Amber's subconscious. Perhaps bringing her soul to a place he knew would be better than having her trapped in the vulpine's memories for eternity. Better than being alone in an unfamiliar territory he thought as magic thrummed through his veins taking his powers to the extent of his abilities. Being in his realm would also help her soul not be found by creatures that lived there...for the time being anyways as long as he was there to protect her. He just had to find Amber before time ran out for them both. His magic was only limited as far as the planes could take as it exhausted his powers along with his physical body.

"I'm coming for you Amber...hold on and wait for me."

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Standing in an unfamiliar territory, Amber can see beings from all shapes of life - short, tall, fuzzy, scaly, and everything in between. Buildings bustled with activity. Beings wearing strange masks while carrying either gifts or young-lings around. Lanterns streamed throughout the cluster of busy streets. A festival of some sort from what Amber could figure as she, throat swallowed and ears pinned, walked around hoping not to be an eyesore...or worse.

"Madam, you alright? Here, let me help." A rather slender figure approached her with a mask shaped like one of her own kind. At least that's what it looked like...? "Don't worry 'bout the fees, miss. This one is on me. Don't want you to not be welcomed here? This is the Festival of Souls so if you wear one of these no harm will come to ye. I'm aware you aren't from around here, no?"

"I-thanks. And yes, you could say this is my first time. What is this place if I may ask? My head is foggy and I came here unprepared for a festival it seems."

"Ah yes. This place is what mortals call the Demon Realm. A place the sits between the world of the living and the dead. We, demons, help new comers be welcomed. However, there are also those that seek the unfortunate. Least most folks stay close to the castle nearby. The Lord and Lady here have been ruling here for quite a long time. Their sons are out elsewhere, however, doing training from what I've heard. You should come to the Royal Palace some time when you get a chance. It's a rewarding experience that it is." The Kitsune smirked behind their mask watching as the vulpine knight fit the mask perfectly.

"I see. I'll have to visit then." Amber cocked an eyebrow thankful that her mask hid her face. She could hint a trickster but decided to play innocent for now. If she was to be saved from her unknown savior, the vulpine will have to play at their game.

"Good~ Enjoy your time here, miss." At that the Kitsune bowed before making his way off to another unfortunate soul lost in this landscape between the living and the dead.

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With his limited magic, Nosch summoned himself to a familiar realm. Surely if anyone knew of any Lost Souls, it would be his parents. He just hoped that Amber was safe and away from unwanted creatures. The life of the Demon Realm was often cruel and unsettling. Even the courageous of all could still be caught by the luminous trickster or the soul-sucking worms that live on the outskirts of the palace. But nothing could prepare him for coming home unannounced during a time when they were holding a crucial festival - The Festival of Souls.

Now this wasn't no ordinary festival. Far from it.

The Festival of Souls was a gathering of the newcomers. People from all walks of life come to play games, buy intricate gifts from vendors far and wide, but most importantly walk here to seek what they had lost. These Lost Souls gather to find their family, friends, or even themselves that were lost once upon a time whether in the mortal realm or other extraterrestrial phenomena come from.

"Please be here...I hope I'm not too late..."

The Ram Demon took a big breath of courage before forcing the gates open to his home.

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Amber, in the meantime, wandered through the streets looking at the sights before her. The smell of food so tempting that it made her stomach growl in protest. Her mouth watered feeling thirsty yet hungry at the same time. However, she had no time to dillydally as the vulpine took the Kitsune's advice and made her way through the crowds of people towards what looked like the Heart of the Demon Realm - The Palace.

"Hey, miss. Care to try some eyeball on a stick? Or a glass of serpent's venom?"

A bystander waved her over noticing shiny glisten of armor underneath the rugged cloak that Amber wore.

"Ah, I'm sorry but I can't. Can you show me the way to the castle? I need to see someone urgent." Amber tried to explain but yet the indigo feathered merchant was not taking a 'no' for an answer.

"Please, try them I insist! Lord Rangrath and Lady Ruran can wait on thee until you are full of these delicacies!"

"I-I really can't, sir. I've managed walking for hours on end before. I'll be okay, but thank you for the offer. I must go, good bye." Amber quickly waved to the bystander before escaping as quick as she came. However, dread ceased her and she let out a gasp as talons clawed through the worn cloak she was wearing.

"No, you eat now. Plump ya full for the festival, yes?" The crow cackled pecking to get one of the shiny armor off of the vulpine's body. Surely one piece would make a fortune and a good addition to his nest along with a fine meal too.

"Ah, get off me you foul feathered beast!" She hissed moving around to attack the crow, but instead felt a strong hand grip and whisk her away.

"Quick! Follow me...I'll get you away from them," the masked demon replied kicking over the merchant's table between them and the bystander before running towards the palace's doorsteps.

"W-who are you?" Amber asked bewildered as she was led towards the castle. Well least it was where the vulpine knight was going. But...who was this mysterious masked demon...? Was it their savior that the strange jackal mentioned earlier? Well - she was about to find out!

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Nosch meandered his way through the crowds of people until he noticed someone in a mask that looked familiar to Amber's kind. No other demon would possess a kitsune mask unless it was for her or her folks. Only mortal foxes were gifted them compared to the oni, tengu, and other yokai that came to find fresh souls. Specifically lost ones like hers. However, it wasn't uncommon for the kitsune mask to be worn on special occasions as it was for this particular festival.

He watched over Amber closely like a hawk not letting the vulpine knight out of his sight. His eyes trained, following her movements and making sure that any bystanders that tried to convince the poor mortal to trinkets, games, or even merchants weren't to harm the mortal while she ventured further into the streets filled to the rim with crowds of people in masks and vendors taking up the entirety of the village to the doors of the castle grounds themselves.

For the most part, nothing deterred the two as Amber continued on while Nosch stayed close though stuck to the back alleys of the busy venues. Naturally, Kitsunes were notorious tricksters and after have seen much through his life even the Tengu especially were notorious for wanting shiny trinkets, and judging by those eyes coming from from a vendor selling food that the Ram Demon could tell that Amber was in danger. To the Tengu, Amber was as much of a worthy prize and possibly a delicious gourmet if they were seriously a threat to the vulpine knight.

Well...almost if not for barely getting to her first. That is if the feathered merchant wasn't already on the move before the ram demon could conjure up a wide devised plan. He didn't have time to even consider the consequences as gatekeeper took the opportunity right then and there to ram right into the Tengu as they flapped their wings taking hold of Amber's pauldrons with their sharp talons while pecking to get the armor off of the victim's body. Nosch's strong hand barely had enough time to quickly get the vulpine away out of danger holding onto her wrist while his other hand quickly threw the merchant's table towards the Tengu - separating them from the culprit.

"There's not much time to explain...you must come with me now before serious harm comes to you. Trust me, please. We don't have much time left..." -before I lose you again...Nosch almost said. He couldn't bear to say that in front of the vulpine knight that had taken hold of his immortal heart. Not after almost losing her the first time when Zeus' lightning struck her during their battle in the Underworld. He wouldn't lose her again...even if she was only a mortal compared to him.

"What do you mean we don't have much time...? I'm not going anywhere until I get answers!" Amber huffed looking at the ram masked demon. How dare he save her from her own battles!

"I...I can't tell you yet. But...I can show you if you'd let me. Please believe me when I say I'd keep you safe here...this is much more dangerous than up in the mortal realm or even what we faced in the Underworld. Just trust me on this, alright," Nosch stopped right then at the Grand Palace's doors before they were opened ajar by the castle guards. Music and voices coming from within the castle's elaborate ballroom. Crowds of every creature imaginable dancing or performing inside.

"Fine. However, I expect you to take that mask off and tell me your name when this is done." She eyed him before ears perked at the sounds of horns blowing. "W-what is happening?" Amber could see two imposing figures making their way down the elegant staircase towards them.

"Oh, they are my parents. Should have explained that before we met, huh? I'm Nosch by the way."

"Y-your parents?? Then you are-" Amber nearly froze. Ears back and pinned against her head as she turned to her masked captive and then back to the royal couple as they advanced.

"I'm not only Hades' Gatekeeper, Amber. I'm also a Prince of the Demon Realm."

And just then everything dawned upon the vulpine knight. Nosch was here to save her. Her savior.

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"Hmph. Didn't expect this. How should we approach, wife?" Came a husky, gruff voice from the larger being as they descended down the staircase.

"Just be polite. Careful with your words, husband." The Queen taunted eying as on cue to him and then gathering up the courage to put on her best face for their son. Least one thankfully for now.

Both of them could see the commotion down below. All of their guests stopping once the music died down and horns blowing to signify the arrival of the Royal Family’s son returning to the Royal Palace!

As far as the two were concerned they would have to keep their presence up accordingly despite the urge to hug their now grown son. How long had it been since they had punished the twins for going to the geysers all those moons ago....? Time was but short and cruel, but longer than that of mortals at least. Still, they had to confront their eldest son, Nosch, and apparently someone else. Who was this vixen? They've never seen a mortal come into the realm with such an aura that defied their sanctum. Dark and orange. Bravery and courage...with humane in-between.

"Greetings! Oh, what a joyous occasion! One of our sons has returned and has brought company! ‘Tis a time of celebrations and rejoice! Let's welcome our Prince and his guest, shall we?" The duo announced right ahead of the new arrivals. The courtiers and performers all awaited in silence wondering what would happen next.

Nosch and Amber looked over then before the Ram Demon gently gestured the Red Fox Warrior to kneel respectfully before his royal parents. Both unsure of how their meeting will go well especially not wearing the proper attire minus the masks adorn on their faces.

It was then that the Queen was the first to recognize the two - having acknowledged that their son had returned from their 'training' along with bringing a rather astonishing guest in tow.

As if on cue, the performers and courtiers went back to their duties leaving the newly attended party and the Royal couple alone to their own agenda. Both the vulpine knight and the demon prince kept their heads bowed waiting for the King and Queen to hopefully let them talk.

"You may stand, my dears. Welcome," The Queen was the first to address letting her husband follow suit in ushering their son and guest to ease. "Now then...let's change your attire, shall we?"

Amber and Nosch stood up before looking down as their attire was changed to an appropriate attire fit for a formal ball. They still kept their masks, however slightly changed with more elegant designs, to fit their newly acquired wardrobe. Beads and intricate array of materials only fit for the finest Prince and his breathtaking companion. At least, that's what the Queen and King thought of the two despite the predicament Amber was in, and Nosch finding her in his own birthplace of all circumstances. They wouldn't question the Fates' decision if this was meant to be, of course.

"Thanks, Mother and Father..." Nosch wasn't quite sure how to respond properly to his parents after all those years working hard to proving himself in the Underworld. He had spent a long time training under former Gatekeepers and working his way up to the top. The demon prince couldn't decide whether or not to be happy to see his folks again...or to be downright angry with them for their decision. After all, both himself and his brother, Ralph, were pretty much banished after they had disobeyed their parents as kids by going to the Geysers under the castle grounds. They were kids back then.

"Thank you, Lord and Lady." Amber bowed again respectfully as she was raised to do since she was a knight and adopted daughter of the Royal Knights in their Kingdom of Serenity. She was not particular fond of wearing rather exotic outfit not fit, in her defense, to what the vulpine normally wore on a daily basis. It was much different than a simple tunic or sometimes a dress when attending King Arthur's formal events. Often on the outskirts behind the scenes stationed watch in case of any mischief afoot. Now...she felt very vulnerable and self-conscious here. Especially considering she was a Guest of Honor and a date so to speak with the Prince of Demons himself.

"Enough formality. Tell me all the things that have happened while you were away, and you about your life Amber up to this point. I'm assuming there will be an arrangement on a wedding soon...?" The Queen inquired looking at them both with a desire that only a mother would dream of. However, the dream was only shambled when the King chortled a gruff scoff at that.

"How can you think of a wedding now, wife, when these two look like they barely spent a night under the Harvest Moon together? Just look at them!" The King then patted the two newcomers on their shoulders playfully. "Don't mind my wife! Let's eat! Then talk afterwards." The King bellowed just as servants came to help led the four to a more private room to be merry and eat a plenty. The Queen shook her head disdainfully but sighed rolling her eyes at her husband secretly as they made their way further into their extravagant castle.

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While seated in the King and Queen's dining portion of their private quarters, both the demon prince and the vulpine knight explained what they had been doing up until this point in their life. From their childhood to facing Zeus with Hades and Persephone, along with their comrades too. Both royal demons listened attentively, every now and then piping in with questions of their own. Essentially though, after a feast fit to fill every person in the room, the Queen and King wanted to ask about their son's relationship to that of his companion sitting next to him.

"What will you two do now? Obviously you cannot go back to the surface until your soul finds what it is looking for...am I correct?" The mother inquired looking both worried and hopeful that they'll find the answer together.

"Yes, there are three days before the Harvest Moon appears bright above us. That is not a long time, but just enough for both of you to get acquainted and figure things out together. The Fates do not lie, and have brought you two here for a reason. That is certain." The father joined in stroking his beard thoughtfully while looking over to his wife who agreed with a simple nod. It would be a shame for them not to find what they seek within the allocated time-frame needed to return back to the surface to finish what they had accomplished.

Both Nosch and Amber looked to each other in pause. They really hadn't thought things through.

"I suppose we should get started then. Thank you for the hospitality, your royal majesties." Amber pitched in at last while Nosch nodded in response before getting up first to lead his comrade out of the dining room out into the ballroom where the crowd was lively with music and dancing still!

"Take care to you both. Be safe, and may you both find what you seek, my children," The Queen almost shed a tear holding her husband's hand reassuringly seeing their son grow up right in front of them. Maybe they were a bit too harsh on both of their offspring, but they can only now hope that their two sons would find true happiness no matter where they ended up. And hopefully a bright future now with their oldest whom, having seen how alike the vulpine knight was to their demon prince, was going to hopefully bring more surprises - at least they hoped given in time.

(To be continued...)

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dragonfoxstardesigns · 6 years ago

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Awakened / Strange Magic

Nosch the Ram (Demon) x Amber the Red Fox (Mortal)

"Nosch and Amber would probably agree that feelings between them would be what they would refer as 'strange magic.' Neither one wanted to admit that love was a factor even between that of a hero and a villain (much less between that of a demon and a mortal either)."

Sleeping in the Underworld wasn't what a Vulpine would consider peaceful. However, seeing as they all had their hands tied up in crazy family feud and the journey itself even the King and Queen, Hades and Persephone, lent their palace as a place of rest until the heroes could once again return to their beloved kingdom, Kingzvire.

The only problem with sleeping in the guest chambers was no privacy. Even with curtains, cavern walls chiseled from the dark depths, and what have you the faintest of noises rang from the clitter clatter of clawed feet to the soft whispers of the guards changing stations while pacing though the hallways on duty. Needless to say the invitation came with quite an unexpected twist.

While the two rulers had their own private quarters, the guest chambers weren't spaced to accommodate many newcomers. Only three so-called rooms were available leaving the individuals to share a bed with either a comrade or a complete stranger. The warriors and gatekeepers took to a race down the hallways to claim the first room. It wasn't until Aura and Jasper called out to claiming one room while Kur and Kolivan took the next. That, unfortunately, left Amber and Nosch to the final empty room right in the middle of two already claimed guest rooms.

And so, being as they were already two awkward individuals at best they agreed to share the bed while keeping their hands to themselves. Amber laid on one side of the bed while Nosch slept on the other. A gaping space between them as it were. Silence was oddly deafening in the Underworld and the cooler temperatures below seemed to only make matters much more uncomfortable than intended to that night. Even with fur on their backs it didn't matter beneath the mortal realm, but strange enough the other accounted four were already tuckered in bed either having small chit-chats coming from one side of the room or soft moans and giggles coming from the other. Amber, to her dismay, had had quite enough with the noise. Her ears folding back against her head while quietly sighing in frustration from her corner of the bed.

Meanwhile, Nosch had trouble sleeping too despite having been used to sleeping in the dark depths of the palace when not on guard duty, or on one of Hades' finest rare missions. He had seem to hear Amber's quiet sigh along with the movement of sheets in her frustration of trying to get a good night's rest. Soon though the quiet could not be contained. His body turned to face the vixen's back moving to lay his head on his arm with a muffled grunt while gently reaching out to touch Amber's arm lightly in reassurance.

"Everything okay, Amber? I know it may not be the quietest place, but...if I can do anything to make the situation better...let me know, alright...?" The ram demon swallowed not sure of what else to say to make her comfortable as his golden eyes looked over to see Amber still laying with her back towards him. He waited patiently though for her reply as his eyes started to lose focus already feeling sleep claim him.

Just as he was about to lull back to sleep did Nosch hear the movement of sheets looking up drowsy as Amber turned over to face the half asleep demon. "No, everything's fine. Though...something is off. Not that I know what exactly is going on in the next room over yonder with a certain feline and her companion enjoying having sex like horny rabbits in heat," Her muzzle moved to silently point towards Aura and Jasper's room before looking back curiously noting how strangely attractive the demon was with his gentle face looking up sleepily to gaze into her own blue eyes.

"Hmm? ..Oh...! Yeah...I thought it was actually coming from Kur and Kolivan over yonder on the other side of the room, but...if you want to we can...you know...talk or do other things if that helps...?" The ram gatekeeper replied drowsily with some hopefulness to ease their awkward situation. After all it wasn't exactly easy to get words out when talking about sensitive topics along with sleeping with a beautiful vulpine nearly less than a foot away from him. His view from below was already quite enjoyable with noting how Amber's bed hair laid funny on one side and those sapphire blue eyes of hers capturing his own golden ones.

Amber could have sworn her heart skipped a beat having heard Nosch's suggestion before coming back to reality at what the ram gatekeeper was suggesting. It was just then that her eyes widened slightly as she felt large padded hands with grazing onyx claws ever so gingerly moving along the base of her arm. Her spine shivered slightly at the feeling while below the vixen's lower abdomen burned with an unexpected warmth and urge unknown to her. She honestly didn't know what to do in this situation. Never having fallen in love before. Questions rolling through her mind as she pondered on what to say in this strange predicament.

"Well we are talking now. I suppose it can't hurt to try." She suddenly blurted out before gazing over to see Nosch's lips curled into an amused yet toothy smile. Amber hated herself for admitting such things, but it was too late as her curiosity got the better hand. The vixen moved closer until their noses were barely touching. It was then that a thought came to her mind and without knowing she moved to soon straddling his lap. One of the ram gatekeeper's hands gently caressed her cheek while the other rested along her outer thigh. Amber's own heart was pounding not entirely sure if her sudden movement was overbearing to the demon she laid with.

However, that only seemed to spur the moment as Nosch found himself in awe watching the hero climb into his lap. The vixen above him was beautiful in more ways than ever before and not just on the battlefield either. The desire of wanting to hold and caress the vixen flooded through every inch of his demon form. His fur bristled with excitement as the ram gatekeeper awaited to see what will happen next as a strange magic started before their eyes. A connection so strong that not even the Fates could keep a hero and a villain (a mortal and a demon respectfully) separated even in the dark depths of the Underworld.

Soon though it became clear that their love couldn't be contained as the beauty and the beast found themselves starving for one another's touch. Lips curiously exploring with skin pressing earnestly against skin. Desire coming forth in pleasurable waves until their passion grew into something much more than previously anticipated. Two bodies soon becoming one in earnest display of affection leading to ecstasy not far behind.

The once gap between them became no more as the mortal vixen laid content on top in complete bliss while still connected to her beloved. Things were definitely going to get more interesting from now on along with finding a way to explain should anyone ask about what went on and what was to come for the two devoted lovers.

(To be continued...)

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