WARNING: contains mature content.

Teeth still embedded in the gentle flesh of Isaac's right shoulder I am beginning to feel the power settling within me and along with it, the passion. Before I can register what I am doing my right hand has snaked up into his hair, the blonde strands entwining around my fingers and I have shifted to straddle him, my body firmly pressed against his own. Rough hands grab my waist pulling me closer, a moan slipping from his lips, a bludge forming against my core, earning a moan from me as I rub myself against him. Suddenly the urge to have him overwhelms me, it takes all of my will power not to tear his clothes from that glorious body and to pull away. Instantly I feel deprived, but I have taken more than enough in one night, this is evident when I see Isaac shake his head to rid himself of the drowsiness. Those hazel eyes meet mine filled with an emotion I can't quite place, as we both attempt to catch our breath, me still in his arms and the passion rolling across us both like waves of a never ending ocean.

Now comfortably full I can comprehend the power pulsing through my veins, I feel alive. I feel strong. I thank Isaac with a smile; not trusting my words to not betray me. He returns it before smashing his lips against mine, no trace of hesitation or subtly and I kiss him back, not willing to deny the pull on my heart. Lips locked firmly against mine Isaac flicks his tongue out grazing my lips. Hot damn... A moan leaves my lips once again and I force my tongue into his mouth, heat exploding across all my senses with every touch.

After several moments we break apart once again desperate for air.

"You look better" Isaac whispers between breaths.

"Thank you" sincerity lacing my voice, knowing fully well that my skin would once again hold the eerie faery glow, my wings full and elegant and my eyes as silver as mercury.

"So beautiful" Isaac mutters, barely more than a whisper. "Your blood calls to me Elaina, I want nothing more than to consume you" with the back of his hand caressing my cheek his now near black eyes drawing me in. I roll from his lap gracefully, not comfortable with the combination of lust and my previous position I was in. "Get some rest Isaac, we have a big journey ahead" rolling over I refuse to look at his face, for fear of the rejection there. Dear goddess what have I done?  If I should I feed from Isaac again, I worry that we will be eternally bound, and should he uncover the faery in himself then the urge to feed from me could consume him. Deep breathing and slight snoring indicates Isaac has finally surrendered to sleep. I rotate to face his sleeping form, appreciating his handsome features. Shuffling closer I bathe in his warmth and the tinges initiated by his touch before allowing sleep to claim me. Just as I hope the enticing man at my side will. Stop, Elaina, Stop. That is not helping.

Waking to the sun warming our shelter I take a moment to appreciate the warmth before opening my eyes, to see hazel staring back at me. Shocked I jolt backwards quickly taking in Isaac's cheeky grin, darkening eyes and hardening man-hood, arousal potent in the morning air. Rapidly, before things get out of hand I leave the shelter casting Isaac a final heated look before seeking out Zavier. It isn't difficult to find the fae, his usually vibrant green eyes dark and brooding, shoulders slumped and his posture stiff, dark thoughts are obviously tainting his mind. We can't have that now can we? Sending a thread of magic out to the fire in front of him, causing it to roar to life, earning a startled yelp from the brooding faery. Laughter erupts from my chest, magic spiralling in the air at every wavelength. Within moments I am clutching my stomach and two other laughs have joined my own, combining in the surrounding air. Once our laughter has died out I glance at Zavier to see the light returned to his body, this is until his eyes fall upon the dainty mark adorning Isaac's shoulder from last night. Just thinking about it sends heated shivers through my body, seeing the guarded look in Zavier's face instantly quells that fire. I hadn't known it would hurt him so much. I returned to reality in time to see Isaac and Zavier exchange a look and a respecting nod. Weird. "Okay boys lets hustle" I state both of them turning to give me identical looks. Again, weird. Well seeing as they both want to just stare at me I might as well do it myself. Frustration coursing through me as a result of all the secrets and the uncertainty I send out a bolt of power, instantly returning the clearing to its previous glory; all of our gear packed and the horses ready. I do not register this though, the frustration remains mounted in my chest so I continue to exert magic in a desperate attempt to relieve it, hair whipping wildly around me, and no comprehension of anything. "Elaina" someone calls to me distantly "Elaina, look at me. Please!" the voice pleads. Yet the fire keeps on burning in my chest.

Isaac? Zavier?

"Be patient child, they will be with you shortly, just try to stay calm" the goddess whispers.

"I am sorry my love" another voice calls to me. Wait, what? No please don't leave me. Moments pass and I fear they have left me then suddenly a sharp pain on both of my shoulders knocks the breath from me. It doesn't last long though, soon enough pleasure is rolling through me and the fire is dimming leaving me clear and light.

Zavier kneels before me his teeth embedded in my left shoulder, whilst Isaac kneels behind me, his own faery teeth latched onto my right shoulder. What is happening? "Relax daughter, they are your guardians, there to combat and absorb the darkness placed in your soul to balance out the light. You cannot perform great good without also possessing great evil, that is out of your control. You cannot be relieved of the darkness without these two men, two parts of a single soul" the Goddess assures my thundering heart, "they will pull away when all is well and do not worry child, the purity of the soul they carry cannot be affected by the dark" and then she is gone. The pleasure remains though, driving my body crazy; the good kind. Just as this pleasure reaches the point of unbearable without an outlet the men withdraw and I fall to my hands, my body collapsing as a result of the sudden deprival. I turn my gaze from the dirt beneath me to Zavier and then over my shoulder to Isaac, watching the evil leave them each in turn, replaced by an ancient, pure magic, a mix of blood ties and something far more powerful and far older. None the less both seem to be better than okay, and Isaac's faery seems to have awakened, evident by the eerie skin and predator's gaze.

"How did you know?" I breathe heavily, still recovering.

"Epona, the Goddess, she came to us both last night and outlined our duty to you" Isaac speaks, lust once again tainting his eyes black causing a shiver to slide down my spine.

"We know nothing more than what we must do in certain situations, she shall come to us again when she wishes to speak to us" Zavier finishes, now standing above me rather than kneeling, his eyes a similar colour to Isaac's. It is only a matter of time before the process must be completed, with both of them. Although the bond between Isaac and I is more advanced, needing only an incantation and mating to be complete, whereas the one between Zavier and I requires me too feed on top of the rest. A shudder runs through me at the thought of completing the bond with them both. Two partners? How am I to handle this? Am I expected to have them both occupy my bed? At the same time?  Again another shudder at the thought. Are they to create a blood bond with one another? What is with this shuddering?

"You, dear Elaina, are as much their guardian as they are yours. They will need you" Epona pauses.

"Head towards the Aequaliter Nubila palace of the north, the Queen will be able to assist you but beware of her temptations child she has many luxuries to offer as well as being a skilled seductress she can take everything you hold dear but her help is necessary. Stay only long enough to gain the information you need then continue travelling north to the Tenebris forest, the evil you seek is there, remember that not all is as it seems and sometimes you must do things that may seem unreasonable but are in fact a part of life do not be afraid of the things that come, let alone your relationship with your guardians. Be safe my child, do not hesitate to call should you need my aid" after her pause her words were for all of us to hear and then the comforting presence of the goddess disperses again.

Isaac rises to stand beside Zavier, his now faery features similar to Zavier's and all the more captivating. I follow suit feeling as though crouching on my hands and knees at their feet wasn't such a good look, only to sway and stumble forward into their arms.

"I think it would best if you ride with one of us for today, we must get going before we lose too much time" Zavier mutters, taking the lead.

"I will take the stallion, Isaac I think it would be best if you take Elaina" Zave must have read the confusion on our faces for he raised his hands, revealing the glittering powder coating them. Oh.... Isaac remains confused but I will explain later. For now the focus must be on continuing our journey.