Forgotten Hero

17

Caliska and Katerine watched as Lina and Galima walked into the forest. "I'm sorry." Katerine said.

"Sorry for what?" Caliska asked while slowly moving her arms.

"Getting you injured." Katerine responded while looking away.

"I'm used to being injured. I'm glad that Galima saved me. If it wasn't for her, then I would be dead." Caliska said.

"I'm glad to hear you doing ok." Katerine said as she stood up. She began walking around the area, picking up a couple sticks that were around. "I'm shocked you haven't left yet."

"Why would I?" Caliska asked while watching the elf. She brought her knees up to her face and wrapped her arms around her legs.

"I was just thinking of how we forced you to join. And now that you're hurt, I can't help but feel bad." Katerine said while looking away from the cat woman.

"If I felt like I was here against my will, I wouldn't be helping you." Caliska responded. "I see you guys as friends that love tickling a bit too much."

"I think you're confusing me with Galima." Katerine teased. They both giggled before hearing Lina from the forest. They heard the cyclops's laughter with a couple birds flying away. "Sounds like they're having fun."

"Galima is having fun at least." Caliska sighed.

"Sounds like it." Katerine said as she turned back to Caliska. "I'm surprised you stayed with us for so long."

"If I didn't, you'd just tickle me until I agreed to go with you." Caliska responded.

Katerine giggled at the reply. "I hope it's not the only reason you stayed." She said with slight worry in her voice.

"It's not, but it is one of the main reasons." Caliska admitted.

"What are the other reasons?"

"You helped me subdue the lamias. They've been a pain for a while. Now, as long as I'm alive, my clan should be safe." Caliska explained.

"At least we were able to help you." Katerine said as she walked up to the cat woman. She sat down in front of her and slipped off her boots before placing her feet by Caliska. "An apology for dragging you with us."

"I'd much rather get revenge on Galima."

"Saying I'm not good enough? Plus she wouldn't last the tickling you'd put her through." Katerine said with a smirk.

"You're saying you can?" Caliska teased while extending her legs out in front of her. Her hand grabbed Katerine's left and put it on her lap.

"I'm stronger than you think. I bet I can go five minutes without laughing!" Katerine said.

"Fine. I'll accept. If I win, then you have guard duty tonight." Caliska said with an evil smirk.

"Then if I win, you have guard duty with Galima." Katerine retorted.

"That halfling would tickle me all night. Fine." Caliska said as she glided her finger up and down the elf's bare sole. When she did, Katerine let out a small squeal before biting her lip. Her foot scrunched up and her toes curled, all while attempting to endure the tickling. "You breaking already?"

"No!" Katerine said as quickly as she could. It was clear that she was struggling to hold in her laughter. It was made easier as the first minute went by without any changes to the light stroking coming from Caliska.

When the second minute began, Caliska used her tail to tickle the wiggling and squirming right foot. "NO FAIR! THAT TAIL IS EVIL!" Katerine complained. She squirmed more, fighting the urge to laugh or pull away with all her might. The tail lightly brushed against the bottom of her right foot while the left was rhythmically tickled.

To their surprise, she was able to  make it to the third minute. However, she broke once Caliska used her claws on an all out attack. Her nails tickled all over the elf's left foot, leaving no nerve untouched. Katerine bursted out laughing, begging for Caliska to stop.

The cat woman ignored her pleas and kept tickling. Katerine has tears in her eyes after a few seconds. Her hair became a mess due to her squirming and resisting. Her legs shook and her laughter went silent. The elf attempted to pull away, but Caliska wrapped her legs around her victim, tickling away with both hands now.

For the next couple minutes, Katerine's face turned red due to the constant laughter. Sweat ran down her face as she struggled to get away, but to no avail. All while Caliska tickled her defenseless foot.

By then, Galima and Lina were returning to camp. "I can see that you guys are having fun." Galima teased as they walked back.

"HELP ME!" Katerine begged as she looked at them.

"She also has guard duty tonight." Caliska said while digging her nails into the elf's arches.

"Perfect. Then Lina can join her!" Galima said as she started the fire. Lina quickly separated Katerine and Caliska, allowing the elf to recover from the tickling torment she endured.

"Thanks. Tell me when dinner is ready." Katerine said while lazily laying on the ground.