( NOTE: Please read Forever Knight Ch.3 pt.1 before reading this story as this one comes directly after. Thank you.)
01/15/1312
-Pradonia (Diary # 6) War date: 548 days and counting.
Today like yesterday was full of surprises. I still am unsure of the consequences that are to follow. Yet again, I turn to your pages for peace of mind.
Once again my mind was filled with a thousand thoughts as I reached the chamber door. I kept telling myself that after tonight this would all be over and that no one would know... But it did little to ease my racing heart. As I wrapped my hand around the brass doorknob I took a deep breath and pushed it open. I was surprised to see that Celes was already there. She was wearing a simple outfit, but on her... nothing seemed quite so simple. She was wearing a flowing white skirt that was long in the back and slit up both sides letting a small piece of fabric shorter than the back, hang in front. It was trimmed with tiny silver rings much like chain mail. Her silver knee-high boots kicked restlessly in the air as she sat on the desk. She rose to meet me. Her chest heaved slightly under the thin white corset that was trimmed in the same fashion as the skirt. Her flowing blonde hair partly pulled up on the top of her head in a pearl studded silver clip, cascaded over her naked shoulders. She never ceased to amaze me.
"Hello, my Lady..." She said softly.
I closed the door as she walked over to me and wrapped me in a tight embrace. I could feel her erect nipples press against my own through the thin fabric of my black tunic. She took my face in her hands and kissed me deeply. I kissed her back but couldn't relax. This was even worse than the last time. I kept looking over my shoulder and listening for footsteps in the hall that would warn me of his approach.... Celes must have sensed my discomfort because a moment later she broke our kiss and took me by the hand, pulling me into the center of the room. It was the first time I got a look at it since I entered... I was so nervous I hadn't noticed. There was a beautiful rug of black crushed velvet laid out on the floor. Candles scattered throughout the chamber illuminated the room softly with a swaying flicker. She let go of my hand and sat down on the rug motioning for me to do the same.
"Duo must have had this set up for us... It was like this when I arrived." Celes said calmly. " Try to relax... Everything will be all right. After tonight we won't have to worry about anything and you can go back to your normal relationship with Sabin."
I nodded and sat. What else could I do? Relax she said. That was funny. I couldn't relax and as far as everything being normal after this night...she was far from right. Nothing would ever be the same again. No sooner than I sat down did I jump back up from the startling sound of the old oak door creaking open. Celes remained sitting as Duo entered and closed the door. He looked at me and smiled then did them same to Celes.
"Good Evening Ladies." He walked over to Celes and extended his hand, pulling her up. He kissed her hand and then leaned over to kiss her lips. He was wearing just a pair of simple leather pants that tied up the front, along with a white poet shirt. He turned to me and smiled as he took my hand and kissed it. I took a nervous step back as he moved in to kiss me. " Hey... Relax my Lady. I promise that you will enjoy tonight as much as you did last night..." with that he moved in and kissed me. The second his lips touched mine I felt my body heat rise and my cheeks flushed. Something about being with him... other than him being so damn hot, drove me mad. I knew it had to be because I was taken... It was most likely the thrill of being caught... that mixed with the knowledge of doing something wrong... But it felt so good...
He walked over to the desk and moved the candles to the side. With a graceful glide he sat himself upon the old oak. It creaked under his weight as she placed his hands on his knees and smiled like a child receiving a prize for good behavior. "Now, then... " He started as he looked at the two of us. "Let us begin. Destiny, I want you to undress Celes for me."
I just looked at him for a moment. The stubborn defiance in me kicked on. He in turn lowered his head and glared at me. His playful smiling turning into one I have only seen on the battlefield. I took a step back as he hopped off of the desk and approached me. Within the time it took me to blink he was in front of me. He took a firm grip on my wrist and pulled me toward him until his face was an inch from mine. I could feel his hot breath rush over my ear as he spoke. His words etched with a sinister tone.
"Do not play games with me Lady Knights. I am quite serious when I say that I will tell Sabin everything if you do not cooperate with me fully... Is that understood?" I said nothing. With a sudden jerk I felt him wrap his fingers in my hair and pull my head to the side. The look on his face told me he wasn't joking. "Tonight you two belong to me. I will not tolerate anything besides total submission. If either of you fail to do as I say, I will not hesitate to bring your worlds crashing down upon you. IS THAT UNDERSTOOD?! " He more spat the last few words than spoke as he pushed me away. I felt myself wanting to lunge at him and tear him apart... But I knew that was not the best option. There was nothing I could do.
I lowered my head with a feeling of shame mixed with fear. By the tone in his voice, coupled by his mannerisms, I could tell he was serious. I felt my anger flare but it was extinguished shortly after by the thought of what Sabin would do if he knew... He would leave me, yes. As if that wasn't bad enough... but what else? Would he banish me from Pradonia? Where would I go? What would I do...? I took a step closer to Celes and wasn't surprised when she met me half way. I said nothing as I slipped my arms under hers and pulled on the delicate string binding the back of her bodice. I heard her sweet voice sigh as it became easier for her to breathe. As I reached for the tie lacing up the front of her bodice I found myself watching intently as her perfectly proportioned bosom spilled out of its restraints. She was so beautiful. How could anyone resist her? I could feel myself getting wet as I slipped the small article off of her silken shoulders.
As I knelt in front of her and began to work at the intricate little clasp at her hip keeping her skirt secured, I looked up at her. She smiled back down at me with her wondrously luscious lips. Her angelic face was almost invisible behind her golden locks. I stood as the thin fabric folded neatly on the floor with a soft ruffle and took a step away from her as Duo made his way over. He gently brushed his hand over her shoulder clearing it of stray yellow curls and in the same motion, reached behind her head. A small metallic click was heard as the rest of her flowing hair cascaded down her back. The sharp clank of the metal clip hitting the stone floor filled the air breaking the silence. She smiled at him as he circled her. I had to keep asking myself; how much -did- she enjoy this? By what she portrayed, it was a high amount. I watched as he traced the curves of her body with his hands an inch above her skin, careful not to touch her. It was like a dance. He moved so fluidly around her, paying careful attention to memorize every tiny detail of her body. Just watching them was driving me crazy. I found that for as much as I didn't want to be here, it was well balanced by the part of me that did.