"But, MOMMA!"
Them speaking in unison was way more annoying than adding to each other's sentences. "There's no discussion. I'll only be gone a few days. I have to prove to some numbskulls that I really am their warrior goddess. A leader sucks at his job if he refuses to stand with his followers."
"But you've never been gone before." Bradly had tears in his eyes.
"If you cry on me, I'm not going to give you hugs before I leave." She packed her board and her bags.
"But the town won't be safe without you." Darguni pouted.
"Oh, dear Gods, your dads aren't pansies. Hell, Renwa himself is a battle hardened Admiral. There are hundreds of men and women here who are willing to protect you. If you're SO scared, hang out at the training yard all day. Maybe you'll learn you something."
"But..."
"There are times when you have to do things, even if you don't like it. I'll try to bring you back a demon horn. Those are always cool. Maybe I'll yank an entire skull. We'll just see."
"I still don't see why you have to go."
"Because I'm the biggest badass there ever was, and I have to teach some silly little Orcs how the fuck to fight." She slung her pack over her back. "I'll be gone a few days." She kissed both of their heads. "If you can't live without me for a few days, how will you ever survive to adulthood?" She shook her head.
Opening the front door, her legs were wrapped around. She looked down and sighed. "Lydia, not you too..."
"Bring me back a souvenir?"
"Sure thing, sweetie." She stepped out and waved a hand at Savage. "Not today, love muffin. You stay, protect the boys. Make sure Yoona behaves." He started yowling. "Elune save me." She slapped her forehead.
"Take the cat." Grogek shook his head. "He might come in handy. Yoona's been doing well; I'd say she's ready to try a hand at protecting the boys."
"Oh fine, come on you big baby." She sighed as Savage stopped his yowling and fell in step with her once again. "I'll never hear the end of that one."
Stepping outside the barrier, she was pleased with Charnak's organization. She climbed up on the platform beside him.
He tugged her forward and kissed her, running his hands on her hips. "My Goddess, I hope our preparations are to your liking."
"It's looking good." She eyed Savage, who had somehow climbed up on to the platform. He flopped down beside her and gave a purring acknowledgement. She rolled her eyes. She watched the scene with interest as Charnak gave orders and organized his troops.
When they were ready, he smiled to her. "I hoped we could share a mount?"
"Nope. Got my own." She hopped on Savage's back and he leapt nimbly off the platform. He roared in pleasure and she rubbed his side. "This is what you've been waiting for, isn't it?"
Charnak climbed down and got on his wolf. He marveled at her. "You ride without a saddle or reins?"
"You betcha."
A day into their ride out, Charnak stepped out of the small tent to take a leak. He was stopped by one of his officers.
"Sir, I'd like to speak with you."
"Follow." Charnak pulled himself out and let go with a sigh.
"Sir, it's just... the others are a little concerned about our... guest."
"How so?" He stuffed himself back in his pants.
"Well, sir, the fact of the matter is, we all know she's unstoppable in the ring, but the ring isn't battle. This is far more dangerous. The others are worried that..." He sighed and rubbed a hand over his head. "There's rumor that she's pulled out your teeth, and that you'll spend the whole battle concerned for her safety. We just don't have the man power to keep her safe, or prevent her death."
Charnak grabbed the man's shoulder. "The Goddess of War demands battle. She will prove to all of you that she is worthy of the title. And if she dies? Well, then she wasn't really a goddess, now WAS she?"
"Y-yes sir!" He turned and ran.
Elunara slipped her hands over his shoulders and leaned against his back. "If you had answered any differently, then I would have slit your throat. A worried lover is no use to me. Come, I think you deserve a reward for that."
She stood atop the hill, frowning at the death and destruction the demons had wrought. She slipped off of Savage. "Give me a line."
Charnak barked his orders and the crowd of warriors shifted to allow a path. "Well, my goddess? I give you right to call battle."
She held up a hand to him and closed her eyes. Her fingers crushed through Savage's fur. She focused all her rage, anger and hurt. She filled herself up with pain, the rage filling her limbs. In order to make the best impression, she knew what she had to do, and prayed that she would stop before she tapped herself out. She flexed her hand and held her sacred dagger.
She opened her eyes and her nostrils flared. As far as she was concerned, the demons had taken her beloved Grogek, her precious Jordan and her sweet Tulani. The demons had taken her family and they were after her boys. Releasing Savage, she took off running. Savage bounded in beside her, refusing to leave her side. She took the first flying leap at a demon.
"NOW!!!" She screamed into the air, before she lost herself in the carnage.
Those who witnessed her rage often only saw a blur of purple and a flicker of silver. She brought them down in an endless stream of rage and anger. Many Orcs openly stopped and stared, and some were terrified, but by time they realized what carnage she had wrought, they were flooding her with their admiration and worship. The more impressed they were, the more energy she had to burn.
His officer found him in battle. "Charnak... what have you brought us?"
"My Goddess of War!" He cried proudly. "And she favors ME with her affection!"
"She would make a fine wife." The man nodded.
Charnak shook his head. "My goddess will not be hindered by such trivial things. She is already wife to Grogek, and wife to two others, Tulani and Jordan. I am satisfied for now. Perhaps I can earn more favor..." He cleaved the skull of a demon.
"You... wait, she is married and yet she lies with you?"
"Fascinating isn't it? But she has a hidden role... she is also the goddess of sex. ALL men bow to her. If she finds them favorable..." He cleaved a smaller demon in two. "The she will have them. She commands a legion of men. We are but one small army of hers."
Elunara made her way to the demonic leader. "MINE! YOU WILL NOT HAVE THEM!!" She screamed into the air. She began to hack away at the body of the demon, carving chunks out of its screaming body. When it finally died to her blows, she stood over its body. "VENGENCE IS MINE!!!"
The crowd roared. She released the energy and leaned heavily on Savage. "Clean it up! Bring me their corpses!" She climbed on his back and rubbed his side. "Good boy. Mama needs a rest." He gave her a purring chuff. She looked at the darkening sky. She had been at it for hours. With a wince she looked at her hip. Oh goody, a new scar.
Charnak rode up to her and jumped off his mount. "My Goddess, that was magnificent!" He went down on one knee.
She reached out and grabbed his shirt. "I'm hungry, feed me." She pulled him into her face. Savage let out an annoyed growl. "Hush, mama's hungry." She slid off his back and proceeded to make a meal out of Charnak. When her energy got a boost, she released him and stood up. She was surrounded by Orcs, every last one of them radiating delicious energy at her.
She held up her hands and sprouted her wings. "MY WARRIORS! YOUR LOVE FEEDS YOUR GODDESS!" She took a deep breath as it poured out to her. "I think I might orgasm." She murmured to no one. She reached down to Charnak and pulled him to his feet. Positioning him at her side she held up his hand. "Thank your leader for bringing you to me. This army has shown great ferocity! I am most pleased!" Not sure if it would work, she cast her hands forward and let the energy spill from her body and wrapped them in a euphoric haze. Unwilling to over tax herself, she ended the channel into the buff.
They went absolutely wild. She grinned at Charnak.
"It has been an honor to fight side by side with my warriors! I am pleased to show them favor. Let's clean up this mess and head home with our trophies." She reached down and decapitated the demon's body. She grabbed it by a horn and dismissed her dagger. She dragged the skull off with her to a clean space. Sitting down, she put her feet on the skull. Savage lay down by her side and she stroked his soft fur. Laughing, she wiped his green jaws.
"Ate a few, didn't you?" He flexed a paw and she inspected. "Aw, poor thing." She put her hand on his paw and channeled her energy into his body. He purred against her.
"You even tend to your own mount."
