The Fallen Hero King

Rise and Fall. The True Beginning.

"Ahh~ when you said you take baths in a lake, I wasn't expecting one to be here," Jay said, enjoying the lake water he was floating in. It was clear, serene, and blissful.

Calen smiled gently, "forest tent is one of the most sought-after treasures among elves."

Gracia floated on the water, naked, like the other two, "Ahh~it feels like the water is healing me."

Chuckling Calen said, "It does have that effect."

"Are you people not embarrassed?!!!" Youko shouted. Trying to hide her body - Mirai, on the other hand, was just as uncomfortable.

Jay glanced at her, "your first lesson, control your emotions, embarrassment, shame, and all that. In the battlefield, they'd get you killed."

Mirai glared at him, "don't teach her stupid things." She was very protective of Youko.

Calen chuckled "it's not stupid. On the battlefield, you can't always keep your clothes on. There are times when you might break them because of the intensity of battle. The moment you give in to shame...you'll be killed."

Youko puffed her cheeks, "but still, that doesn't mean I will walk around naked."

Mirai nodded, supporting Youko, "I feel the same way."

Jay shrugged, yawning, "anyway...I'm tired and sleepy. See you in the morning." He walked out of the lake, putting a blanket on him.

The next morning, Jay woke up, opening his eyes. It took a moment to realize where he was. When he was about to move, a certain someone's weight was on his body.

Ilma opened her eyes, half-asleep, "master's awake...?"

Jay patted her head, "Master's asleep...sleep, girl."

Ilma mumbled, falling asleep.

Suddenly, he heard Calen's voice, "You really dote on that maid."

Jay glanced towards his right - Calen was lying there, her body weight was on her left hand, watching Jay.

"She's a constant reminder...that there is some good in this world..." Jay whispered.

Calen stroked his cheek, "You are so weird...you are trapped in this limbo of good and evil. Your inner natures make you good...but you are adamant on being evil..."

"I don't plan on being evil...I plan on following my desires..."

Calen leaned in closer, "Mm-hmm...but is that really what you desire?"

Jay took her wrist, pulling her closer. He took her lips as his eyes watched her.

Calen didn't resist - she silently watched him, making Jay a bit uncomfortable, "right now, I desire you..."

"Do you?" Calen smiled, "I am all yours."

Jay stood up on the bed, jumping down of it, "Ugh...I hate you..."

Calen curled her lips after he marched off - she rubbed Ilma's shoulder, "you master really makes me worried."

Ilma opened her eyes - they had changed to blue cat-like eyes, "Mother...what are you doing here?"

Calen sighed, "trying to stop the prophecy from coming true...evil one must not get his hand on the crystal."

"He is not evil. Just lost." Ilma wrinkled her nose.

Calen stroked her head, "silly girl, your lie has already set the prophecy in motion. When he knows the truth -"

"He knows."