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Copyright © 2010 EJA
THE WOLF
By
EJA
From Chapter Fifteen:
`Not to change the subject but what were you saying to Marrok and Davy?' the Great Dane asked.
I was telling them that I had become fed up with the petty squabbling in the village and had decided to join them here,' Carl told him. I've developed a gel that my arrows can be dipped in and it'll put the receiver of such an arrow to sleep for a number of hours,' the man explained. `I think the villagers will attack, they don't like unnatural things, as Elder Alan put it, and Davy's conversion to wolf will definitely be termed unnatural. I've come to defend him.'
We've come to defend him,' Reyes amended. Let's face it, we're both black and able to remain hidden if they attack—especially if we're in amongst the trees.'
`You mean I should go out there naked?' Carl asked, the prospect sending a tingle of excitement to his loins.
Reyes nodded and chuckled. `Unless you've got some dark clothes you prefer to wear?'
Carl chuckled too. `No such luck, I'm afraid. Still, I'll be happy to be naked, as long as you're at my side.'
`If you're naked I'll most likely be on top,' was the dog's response.
The pair were still laying side by side on the moss covered floor of what was now their cave. Reyes moved and took Carl in his arms/forelegs. The pair kissed, an action that made their organs stout again.
Chapter Sixteen
Because Reyes and Carl were so enamoured of each other, Davy and his friends left them to their own devices. They reasoned that time would be needed for the pair to become so used to each other that they'd be able to concentrate on other things. Their little community could do without them...for a while.
Meanwhile there were other plans in the offing, primary of which was the defence of their tree and its surrounding environs.
Davy was of a mind that the villagers would head straight for them through the forest but, mindful that there were some amongst them who may devise a different approach, set Xxik as their early warning system. Because Kupala had blessed him with invisibility and near-silent flight the youth divined that he would be invaluable in that respect.
Then there was the problem of how to defend the normal approach to the plateau without tipping their hand to the preparations that needed to be done. It was fortunate that there were a number of bushes dotted along the edge of the plateau that the defenders could hide behind. If Carl, Davy reasoned, was as expert with his bow and arrows, he could easily train them in their use, adapting each one's talents to fit the situation.
But, in the cave they shared, Davy admitted to Marrok that he was placing much of his faith in their dragon friend. `We could do with more like him,' he concluded.
What about trying to recruit his brothers?' the wolf asked, stroking his mate's hair; he was worried at seeing Davy so anxious. Surely there must be some love between them, don't you think?'
Davy shrugged. You'd have to ask Xxik about that,' he replied. But if I remember correctly, the brothers were as bad toward him as my father was toward me after my mother died.' He gave a heartfelt sigh.
When I was on my own, long before I met you,' Marrok said, I went hunting for food. This food was alive and I found myself having to remain invisible until the right moment to strike. Maybe I could train our group to emulate me.'
Davy's eyes had become wide as Marrok's suggestion hit home. That's it, my love!' he said, sitting up and kissing his mate. Come on,' he enthused, `let's get the others together and outline the plan.'
Knowing that nothing would stop Davy once he got an idea in his head, Marrok rose to his feet and they left the cave, taking the pups with them.
Without speaking, the wolf sent out a call for the others to meet them outside the tree, then he and Davy left and waited for their companions to arrive. They set the pups down and watched them gambolling in much the way wolf pups would do. It seemed to their "mother" that they were growing faster than normal wolf cubs. He said as much to Marrok.
Perhaps it's because of the mixed blood,' the wolf ventured after considering the question. There's no telling what will develop from our relationship,' he added. `It might be an idea to get in touch with the goddess and ask her.'
We'll worry about that after this problem with the villagers is finally settled,' Davy told him. Here come the others.' The former young human stepped forward, leaving Marrok to look after their pups.
Marrok has given me an idea I think we can use,' he began when they were assembled. It's to do with the art of being invisible without being invisible, if that makes any sense.' Quickly he outlined the idea for defending their tree and the plateau.
Elder Alan looked at the men he had gathered. So, are we all agreed?' he asked. I'd like a show of hands if you approve my plan.'
Without exception, all hands were raised.
Just after the vote a side door opened and a slender woman stepped into the hall. So you're going to do it,' she said, her hands on her almost non-existent hips. I should have guessed as much with you as their leader.' She was looking at Alan as she said it. `Well I want to go on the record of this meeting as saying I think you're making a big mistake. Perhaps if some of you survive, you'll come back and tell me if I was right or wrong.' And with that final statement she left the same way she had come.
Elder Alan cleared his throat. My wife was ever an emotional woman,' he said, apologising for her. She'll see that I'm right when we get back with the bodies of the boy and his...um...paramour.' He cleared his throat. `Okay men, we meet at the well at first light in three days time.'
`Why three days?' one of the men asked.
`Because we'll need that time to gather every piece of equipment that'll be of use to us. This venture isn't going to be a picnic, I can assure you, and we'll need a number of weapons. Swords, bows and arrows—or a crossbow and bolts—knives as well as mace and scourge. And any other type of weapon you've got. We'll put them all on a wagon—I'll supply that—and make them sorry they ever decided to go against the norm. Now, get busy and find what's available. I'll see you in three days time. Get going.'
The villagers filed out and left Elder Alan to lock up.
Xxik had settled on the roof of the meeting hall at a point that was close to an open window before the meeting started. It was no effort for him to remain invisible and he heard every word discussed—including those of Elder Alan's wife. He wondered if there could be some way to bring her in on their side.
With that thought in mind the huge flying lizard soared aloft and made it back to the caves below the tree in a matter of minutes. Quickly the dragon told of the meeting and its outcome.
`So we've three days, have we?' Davy mused.
Actually that's closer to four,' Marrok amended. It'll take them the better part of a day to get here—particularly if they're on foot. Remember how long it took us when I first brought you here?'
Davy nodded. You're right, of course,' he said. Okay, that gives us some breathing space and time to look to our defences.' He thought for a couple of minutes. How would you feel about trying to recruit your brothers to our defences?' He held up his hand-paw to stop the dragon's expected protest. Under normal circumstances I wouldn't ask this but, you see, we're seriously outmanned here—if all the males in the village attack us, that is—and this might tip the scales in our favour. What do you think?'
Xxik nodded sagely. You could be right,' he admitted. Now, although it took me the better part of a week to bring you home the Goddess gave me another talent. She blessed me with super-speed. Utilising it, I should be able to make it there and back within a day. Will you be okay while I'm gone?'
If you can make it there and back within a day, we should be all right,' Davy told him. Try not to take too long, though. Marrok will be training us for a couple of days. By then you should be back, shouldn't you?'
I'll leave now,' Xxik told him. He rose with a slight beat of his wings. I'll see you as soon as I can. Tell the others where I've gone.' Then, with another beat of his wings he soared aloft and vanished as he invoked his power of invisibility.
Davy turned and saw the others had come out of their tree. As they approached him he said, `I've sent Xxik to get more help.'
It was Marrok who asked the question. `Who?'
The look in his eyes told Davy that his partner already knew the answer. `He's gone to see if he can recruit his brothers.'
I don't think that's very wise,' Reyes told them. What if they turn on us? They might consider us as meat.'
We'll have to find the brothers someone they can mate with,' Davy told them. I've heard that dragons can be very romantic—with the right partner. Perhaps we can persuade a couple of the villagers to remain after the fight is over. What do you think?'
`I favour keeping Elder Alan alive so he can be a mate to the bigger dragon,' Marrok suggested.
They all laughed; the thought of the leading citizen of the village becoming a love toy for a dragon appealed to them.
Xxik flew straight as an arrow toward the mountain that housed his former domicile. To say that he was apprehensive would be an understatement.
Finally the old familiar peak came into view. While invisible Xxik circled the snow-laden mountain, observing his former home before settling on the ledge. Still invisible he moved inside.
Both of his brothers were there and there was the carcass of a large four-legged animal between them, some flesh remaining on the bones for the ravening creatures.
Xxik decided to stay invisible until he saw how his brothers reacted. `Greetings brother Xxak,' he said to his oldest sibling; his brothers were each named similarly.
Xxak came to his feet with a roar and a belch of sooty flame. Xxik?' he bellowed. How DARE you come back!' He vented another flame, lighting up the dull cave. `Where are you?' he roared.
Fortunately Xxik had found a rock to shelter behind. He wasn't afraid of being seen, but he could inadvertently be scorched by flame from his eldest brother's maw. `Wouldn't you like to know?' he responded to the angry dragon's question.
It was second eldest of the trio who asked the next question. `Why have you come back, brother?' Xxuk looked meaningfully at his older sibling.
I find that I'm in need your help,' he said. I've come to entreat you to aid me and my new friends in a struggle that could have repercussions to such as ourselves.' He felt that the best way to enlist their aid would be to stretch the truth slightly.
`How so?' Xxuk asked.
Swiftly Xxik explained what had happened since they had last seen him. The only thing he concealed was the location of their tree. Then he stretched the truth somewhat. `These people have an abhorrence of anything they deem "unnatural" and feel the need to eradicate it. I wouldn't be surprised that, if they succeed in winning this battle, they'll be so emboldened by their success, they'll try to erase every living "monster," as they call us, between their village and here.
That's the main reason I came,' he told them, lying through his pointed teeth, They could arrive within a year—unless they're defeated here and now. Will you help me and my new friends, brothers?' he asked, allowing a note of desperation to creep into his voice.
Xxuk looked at his older brother. `What do you think?' he asked him.
Xxak shook his head. We're dragons,' he asserted. We can defeat these puny humans should they decide to come here.'
That may well be so,' the middle brother replied, but they could also eradicate our food source in the process. THAT would kill us as surely as anything they could do.'
Xxak shook his head again. I think that's highly unlikely,' he said, and, with luck, the various animals might be able to erase these puny humans before they even reach us.'
But what if they don't?' Xxuk shook his head. I'd far rather head off that problem before it even becomes one.'
Well if you decide to go, I'll not try to stop you. However, you will go with my utter contempt,' the oldest sibling told his younger brother. Both of you.' And he turned his back on the pair, heading into his own chamber.
As the now-visible Xxik and his older sibling walked out of the cave Xxuk asked him how he had managed to stay invisible. So Xxik explained about his encounter with Marrok and Davy and what transpired in the cave that housed the Pool of Life.
`Do you think the Goddess Kupala will grant me the same powers as yourself?' Xxuk asked his brother.
`There's only one way to find out, isn't there?' Xxik soared aloft and the pair headed for the Pool of Life cave.
The next morning the still-angry dragon told himself he was glad that his brothers were gone; no longer would he have to share food.
It was just a whisper in his ear Xxak.
He knew who it was. What do you want Kupala? He had long ago calling the Goddess by her title.
Come to me. I must have words with you.
We're having words now. Say what you've got to say then leave me alone. He wasn't going to give in easily.
Art thou such a coward as to be unable to face me? There was humour in the Goddess' voice.
I'm NOT a coward! Xxak refuted.
Then come and face me.
All right, Xxak capitulated. I'm coming, dammit. And he left his cavern, his taloned feet clicking on the stone beneath.
This is awesome!' Xxuk crowed, doing cartwheels in the air—as only a dragon can. I feel as if I could do this forever!'
Xxik was amused by his brother's exuberance. He had felt the same way when he had first been given his various powers, but, for the sake of his passengers, he had curbed his enthusiasm.
Now the brothers flew toward the great tree that was home to their endangered clan. As they flew Xxik detailed the members of said clan.
`First off there's Davy. He was human until he bathed in the Pool of Life but, since then, has acquired wolfish traits as well as fur. He also managed to give birth to two of the most adorable wolf pups you're likely to set your eyes upon.
`His partner—and the one who started this clan, really—is a true wolf named Marrok. He has admitted that he fell for Davy virtually from the moment they met. I know he'll do anything to defend his mate.
`Then there is Sabin, a white tiger and his lover, who goes by the name of Axel. I'm not sure where Axel actually comes from; maybe we'll find out in the fullness of time. Sabin and Axel encouraged me to mate with them and, I have to admit, it was a most interesting experience.
`Lastly there is Reyes and Carl. Carl was the only black man in the village and, while Reyes belonged to the village elder, he admitted he was secretly enamoured of Carl. Hence, when Carl left the village to come to us, Reyes followed. They are now devoted to each other.
`That's the community you're coming to help protect. Does defending such a diverse group offend you in any way brother?' he asked, as the mountains hiding the tree hove into view.
Not at all, brother,' Xxuk denied. Who knows? This might be a whole new beginning for me. I'm looking forward to meeting Davy and Marrok—as well as the pups,' he added.
Not much longer before that'll happen,' Xxik said, pointing with a long talon. The tree is just over this range of mountains.'
The pair flew between the high peaks, finishing Xxik's journey in considerably less than the allotted two days. We'll be cutting it close,' the younger dragon warned as he descended toward the familiar plateau. We've only a couple of days left before the villagers plan to attack. I'm guessing I'll be sent to keep an eye on them—just in case they try something underhanded.'
`Maybe it'd be better if I were to go with you,' Xxuk suggested.
Let's hear what Davy has to say first,' his brother replied. He's the one—along with Marrok—who started our little community, so he should have a say in how it should be run.' He indicated with his right front talon. `There's the tree. We'd best be invisible until we get inside the cave.'
`Can we fit through that gash you told me about?'
Xxik shook his head. `No. We'll go in another way. Just follow me.' He swerved away and headed for his more familiar entrance.
Xxik had sent a message to Davy and the changed boy, with his lupine lover, was waiting in the main part of the cavern. If their leader was disappointed at seeing only one other dragon, he kept it to himself.
Welcome back Xxik,' Davy said to their reptilian friend. We've missed you.'
`Axel and I have, too,' Sabin said, approaching.
It's good to be back,' the dragon replied. This is my brother, Xxuk. I'm sorry I was unable to persuade my eldest brother. He can be very stubborn, as I think I've mentioned on occasion.'
Where are Reyes and Carl?' Xxik asked, looking around. Don't tell me they're still getting to know each other?'
Davy shook his head. `In your absence I sent them back to watch the village. They're well suited to keep an eye on things—at least until you returned.'
`Maybe I'd best go and relieve them,' Xxik suggested, glancing at his brother.
I'll come with you,' Xxuk said, speaking for the first time. I can bring them back here. It'll give me a chance to familiarise myself with the terrain between the village and here.'
Thank you,' Davy said, stepping in front of the golden scaled dragon. I'll see to it personally that you don't regret coming here to our part of the world.'
Xxuk studied the diminutive figure for a moment then nodded. `Let's go brother.'
With a quick flap of their wings the pair flew back out the way they had arrived.
At that moment Sabin's lover Axel arrived—from the tree. `I think you should come and look at this,' he said, touching Davy's shoulder.
`What is it?' This from Sabin.
`We have another visitor.'
##To be continued##
[A note on the pronunciation of the dragon's names: As you're already aware, Xxik is pronounced "Kezik" so, similarly Xxak is "Kezak" and the middle brother, Xxuk, is "Kezuk".]
I must apologise to my readers for the long wait for a chapter that has no sex in it. The reason for the six week gap was simple; I moved house and everything else had to take a back seat.
So, as long as everything is settled after the move, I should be able to finish this story in a matter of a couple of weeks.
Does anyone want to hazard a guess as to their visitor? I know but I'm not going to reveal it here. That's for the next chapter, which should, I think be the penultimate one—at least for this story.
Thank you for your patience. Chapter seventeen should follow in a few days.
My e-mail address is, as usual: pegasusunicorn52@msn.com