Thread: The King Who Conquered the Animal Kingdom (Johnizbeast and Innocent Anathema)

Y a r u n M y h e a r t h a s i t s r e a s o n s . . . The pain was obvious going across his face and Yarun was confused by it. What... what had she done wrong? Was taking some time to get to know her spouse really that wrong? She'd been a little open to the prospect of letting him in. After feeling like her life had been railroaded into this corner with him, she'd been a little hopeful that it might be something good. That she could possibly find a way to make this work. Had she been so wrong though in wanting to learn about him? He'd already learned about her. Hell, all she knew was the blackheart that the war had painted him to be as the enemy. She was willing to take a fresh look though. To overlook what had happened between them and maybe... maybe start fresh. She blinked at his words. Oh Hell, he had taken her words wrong. Marking... it's different. Marriage is serious, sure, but marking... Marking was for life. She'd seen too many human marriages fall apart. Marking though... it was a pledge. It was the heart's promise. It was an acknowledgement of the soul from one to the other. How could she make him understand? Not every couple in her pack marked each other. Some waited years before doing it. He pulled away from her and she gasped at him pulling away. Oh, what a strange feeling of being disconnected from him. She bit her bottom lip wondering really what to do. He tossed a rather blunt comment back at her about knowing how to break his heart. She groaned and shook her head feeling anger circling her mind simply from her frustration. Onyx, I just asked for time. Honestly, let me get to know you. Time to know who you really are versus what the war painted on you and what you painted for yourself yesterday. She sighed. Let me fall in love with you. The latter was a quiet whisper from her. He seemed stressed and different. Her ears pricked alertly before she tilted her head to the side. Her feelings of being confused, pushed and hurt were set aside in the midst of her concern for him. Are you okay? She asked softly leaning toward him. Onyx? The concern in her voice very much apparent. He sounded different. She thought that she saw a flash of sharp teeth. What the devil? She got up onto her knees moving closer to him. Onyx? She addressed him once more starting to get a bit worried about him now. . . . w h i c h r e a s o n k n o w s n o t h i n g o f . O N Y X Onyx listen to her words, but it was hard. His transformation was taking a lot of his concentration to hold in. He heard snippets of what she was saying to him. Though he did get the jist of what the wolf was trying to tell him. She was close to him to, so close he could smell her breath. He decided it would be best to just agree with her for the moment. Even if it would cause confusion later. Onyx wasn't really in a state where he could argue back or even disagree with her. Honestly he was just happy to hear she wanted to at least try and love him. He loved her, and it was enough. Maybe there was a difference between marriage and marking. He didn't know much about it. Maybe he should ask he more about it, take a chance to learn along with her. Was it already that time? He had to transform once a week, the dragon blood was relentless. It didn't like being suppressed, but he had to or his people would revolt. The Dragonkin where a hated lot, hunted down and killed to the point that he was the last one left. Then again his kind asked for it, the ancient dragon kingdom ruled with such cruelty. Now he alone had to bear the burden of his peoples sins. He had just trandformed 3 days ago. All the emotions he had gone threw must have sped up his transformation time greatly. He didn't know what to do he couldn't let Yarun see his transformation. He had to think up something quick. Luckily it seemed like she had not noticed the fangs and eyes. He knew this feeling, his wings and horns would surely tear right through his skin if he didn't let them. He had to make sure Ilya and Yarun left the bath house. He had his eyes closed, he didn't know how long her could hold it in. He was sure Yarun was seeing a much more pained expression on his face then what he intended. He didn't want to confused her, she might think she was the one causing this pain. He took a deep breath, summoned his magic and forced his dragon blood down for the moment. He then looked up at Yarun with a pained smile and said Don't worry about it, its fine, we just need to get to know each other right?. He knew what he was saying would sound odd to her but he couldn't help it he had to end the conversation. He then reached out and tapped Yarun's collar changing the restrictions. You can know go any where in the castle, take Ilya and head up to the room right now. Please I beg you, if you do that you will have earned my absolute trust. I need you to listen right now, please do it. Onyx said panting. Though after tapping her necklace and releasing some magic his eyes changed back. He knew because he could see the orange glow on Yarun's face. He quickly covered his eyes and moved threw the trees. Hurry Yarun, please! He shouted. Trying to make his way to the bath. If he transformed outside the healing bath it would be a bloody mess, and even more painful without the healing water the cleanse and restore his torn skin. Y a r u n I l y a S o m e t h i n g w a s w r o n g . S o m e t h i n g w a s d e f i n i t e l y w r o n g a n d e v e r y s e n s e i n Y a r u n ' s body knew it to be so. Her concern over him changed her feelings toward him. Gentled her. He wasn't infallible and that put him at a level that she could more easily relate to. Yet, he was pushing her away. She could feel it. By his words and actions, that was exactly what he was doing. She waved a rather dismissive hand at his mention of not worrying about his feelings. Sure, that was a great idea. It felt like a deflection. Then he told her to go and take Ilya with her. She hesitated unsure if leaving him in this state was really the best idea. What was wrong with him? He smelled differently. He was acting off and yet, he seemed more worried about her and Ilya being around him at the moment. I... I'm worried about you. She said and truly, she meant it. Yarun was concerned over the well-being of this man, whatever he was to her. His eyes caught her and she stared frankly a moment with her lips parted. She got to her feet at his admonishment to hurry. Hell, he had to know better what was going on with him and he didn't seem spooked by it. Merely upset that it, whatever it was, was happening. So, she had to trust him. O... Okay. She agreed as he moved into the trees and she went to find Ilya. T h e c a t h a d b e e n n a p p i n g o n a b e n c h s e r e n l y b u t s h e w o k e a t Y a r u n s i m p l y p i c k i n g h e r u p i n t o h e r a r m s . C o m e o n . W e ' v e g o t t o g o n o w . W a i t , Y a r u n , w h a t ' s g o i n g o n ? I l y a s a i d s l e e p i l y b e f o r e s h e r o u s e d f u r t h e r l o o k i n g a b o u t q u i c k l y f o r O n y x b u t o n l y h e a r i n g h i s r a g g e d b r e a t h i n g . Her eyes snapped to the wolf's face. What did you do?! Did you fight him? Did you hurt him? She snapped angrily and squirmed in Yarun's arms. Put me down! My king! She called for Onyx wanting nothing more than to be with him and see to his discomfort. W h a t e v e r i t w a s , s h e h a d t o b e a b l e t o h e l p s o m e h o w . I l y a , w e . . . w e h a d a d i s a g r e e m e n t b u t w e n e e d t o g o . Onyx told us to go and I'm going to trust him with this one. You should too. Yarun tightened her hold on the squirming cat and somehow managed to keep her held as she sprinted from the room feeling a sense of urgency from Onyx. Whatever was going on, it didn't feel right and Yarun really wanted to find out what it was but that could wait. Down the corridor and up the passage back into their room, where she finally deposited Ilya on the bed. The cat immediately ran back for the passage but Yarun was faster than her plucking her off her feet by her hips. N o w s t o p i t a n d s e t t l e d o w n . O n y x t o l d m e t h a t h e n e e d s u s u p h e r e . T r u s t h i m ! I d o ! B u t . . . h e s o u n d e d i n p a i n ! I l y a w o r r i e d w i t h a w h i n e t r y i n g t o w r i g g l e f r e e o f Y a r u n ' s h o l d . Please! Please let me go to him! I ' m a h e a l e r ! S h e s a i d d e s p e r a t e l y . N o ! N o w , d o n ' t y o u m a k e m e k n o c k y o u o u t . S e t t l e d o w n . The wolf tossed Ilya back onto the bed a n d q u i c k l y h i t t h e s w i t c h f o r t h e p a s s a g e d o o r c l o s i n g i t . I l y a s c r a m b l e d o v e r t r y i n g t o f i n d t h e s w i t c h b u t s h e h a d b e e n b e h i n d O n y x when he'd opened it and hadn't gotten a good look at where it was. Where is it? Open this door right now! When she couldn't find it, she rounded on Yarun angrily. This is your fault! You hurt him! You're too argumentative, too defensive, too bullheaded... you should have given him a chance. It had sounded like you both were starting to get on and now, we have this. Whatever pain he's going through is your fault! The cat snapped angrily as she came at Yarun with her hands balled into fists and b e a t a t Y a r u n ' s s h o u l d e r s . I c a n ' t h e l p h i m f r o m h e r e ! T h e w o l f l e t h e r s e l f g e t s t r u c k . I t ' s n o t l i k e I l y a c o u l d r e a l l y d o t h a t m u c h d a m a g e and maybe she deserved it after what had happened with Onyx. It was her words though that did hurt instead. It was her fault? She was causing this physical pain for Onyx. While she may have cared nothing for him yesterday. Today was different. She was starting to see him a bit differently. Yet, Ilya, gentle Ilya, thought that she was the evil one hurting her husband and mate. Yarun was quiet too quiet as she just let Ilya yell at her. M a y b e . . . m a y b e t h e c a t w a s r i g h t . P e r h a p s , s h e w a s a b a d p e r s o n . I c a n ' t h e l p h i m . . . I c a n ' t h e l p h i m f r o m h e r e . Y o u h a v e t o l e t m e g o t o h i m . P l e a s e ! Please let me go to him! Ilya begged. Her anger shifting to frustration and sadness at what Onyx was going through. Large tears began to slide down her face. Wordlessly, the wolf that she was with pulled her close and simply held her allowing her to cry on her shoulder as she rubbed her hand around her back trying to soothe her. The cat only cried harder clutching at Yarun for support now. O N Y X Onyx smiled a bit seeing Yarun rush away. He was happy she trusted and listened to him. He really didn't want them to see him like this... not yet. He was scared they would curse him, hate him for who he was and for putting his children inside them. He didn't want them to hate their children for being monsters... Well at least that was what people thought of his kind. He was the monster in the story people would tell their kids to get them scared. He was the thing most people considered the ultimate evil. He was a Dragonkin..... and he just wanted Ilya and Yarun to love him. He Made his way out of the tress and fell into the pool. As he came up for air he saw Yarun running down the passage with Ilya in her arms. He watched, them go. The water around him began to boil and once they were no longer in sight her let it go. In a couple seconds it happened all at once, so much pain that even the battle experienced muscle bound king screamed out in pain. His wings ripped out of his back. It would have been nicer if they just sliced through his skin, that would have been less painful. No.... the skin on his back stretched until it ripped apart, flesh and blood flew out every where. His horns pieced through his forehead and blood began to pore down his face as his horns curled backwards. Those black horns and wings. If only that was the end of it. His nails came off and they were replaced with his jet black pointy dragon nails. Blood now coming from the tips of his fingers. Then His teeth turned into fangs and his eyes turned orange as they had before. He sank into the water panting and breathing as the pool healed his wounds. One more thing Onyx said to himself. Then a jet black jewel made its way from his forehead. The Diamond shape jewel forced its way out and in between his two horns the jet black jewel of the royal family was now on his forehead. It was a sign he came from the ruling family of the Dragon Empire. His ancestors where the ones responsible for all the turmoil. In the past it was his family members who killed, tortured, murdered and enslaved so many. Luckily the true name of the ruling family had been lost to time, but not to Onyx. He knew what his last name translated to in the old language.... Beast. That's what people thought now a days was the last name of the ruling family. No their names where Bella.... He floated their in the water for about 10 minutes. Just floating wishing he wasn't a Dragonkin, not because he was ashamed of his heritage or hated himself. But because he didn't want to burden his two wives. He loved them both so much, and he didn't want to give them anything but happiness. He wondering if his father ever felt this way. He then shook his head, he was to deep in. He then stood up and put his hands together and magic surrounded him. Then he sealed his dragon blood back up, it had stayed out long enough for the week. His wings, receded into his body along with his horns, nails and the jewel on his forehead. Then his human nails grew back and his teeth and eyes returned to normal. Then he washed any extra blood off of himself. Soon after that he got out of the bath took a deep breath then got dressed before making his way back to the room. He walked up the stair case with a smile on his face. Yarun had proven she could be trusted and it made his heart warm he got up to the top and pulled on leaver on his side of the door and the wall opened up. Though what he saw was Ilya hitting Yarun. He didn't know what the hell was going on but he decided to end it first. He had a good idea of how to calm Ilya down to. Hey Ilya relax its okay lover I am here He said grabbing up Ilya in his arms and kissing her deeply and lovingly. His kisses always seemed to make Ilya feel better. Once he finished kissing Ilya he looked up at Yarun with a big smile on his face and walked up close to her with Ilya in his arms still and said Thank you very much Yarun, that really meant a lot to me. You really made me happy by doing that for me He said before leaning in and kisses Yarun deeply and lovingly. After he broke the kiss he looked back down at Ilya Now tell me what happened to cause my two perfect wives to get into a fight He said as he twirled one of his fingers making Yarun's collar fall off. Y a r u n I l y a Ilya was sobbing on Yarun's shoulder still hitting her half-heartedly. She was so very worried about Onyx and so very frustrated at Yarun for keeping her from him. Also, for probably causing this mess. How could you.., she mumbled darkly. How could you hurt him. Those tears of hers kept coming even with the wolf rubbing her back. Although, she was released after a moment and held once more by a pair of arms that she recognized. Onyx! The relief that she felt was near immediate as she threw her arms about him and held him close to her. His kiss only proved to her that it was him. T h e t e n s i o n d r a i n e d o u t o f h e r b o d y a n d s h e f e l t h e r k n e e s b u c k l e a f t e r a m o m e n t h a v i n g t o h o l d o n t o h i m t o k e e p h e r s e l f u p r i g h t . Y a r u n ' s e a r s h a d b e e n b a c k t h e w h o l e t i m e t h a t s h e h e l d I l y a l e t t i n g t h e c a t t a k e o u t h e r w r a t h o n h e r . Maybe... maybe she was the bad person here? Was she for wanting to take her time? She'd denied him again. Well, partially. She felt like she knew a different side of him. At least, he could be civilized, gentle even and caring if that truly was him and not some act. Yet, what had happened to him? Why the change in his breathing? Why the difference in his eyes? They looked animal-like. It made Yarun insanely curious as well as worried for him. Seems Ilya and her shared that sentiment... Her attention was drawn by the passage opening behind her and she'd glanced over her shoulder to see Onyx enter feeling relieved as well to see him looking back to normal. Her turning her head managed to get her a cat fist in the face. Ow.., she mumbled and rubbed her cheek. She let him take Ilya from her and sighed wondering what the devil was going on. She was surprised though when he thanked her for doing as he asked and there was another kiss. Damn, she loved kissing him. A little pleased smile crossed her face but it fell to shock feeling the collar drop off her neck. Her hands immediately went to feel her neck almost not believing what had just happened. You all right? S h e a s k e d q u i e t l y a s s h e l o o k e d t o w a r d O n y x w o n d e r i n g s t i l l w h a t h a d h a p p e n e d . I l y a b r i s t l e d a s s h e n a r r o w e d h e r e y e s a t Y a r u n . S h e h u r t y o u . I know that she did and then she wouldn't let me see you. I had so much hope that you two would get along. Sounded like you were starting to. What happened? She just... oh, she can't control her temper nor her stubbornness. If she'd just give you a chance, she'd see the you that I know. The cat looked at him earnestly. I want us to be a family. She said finally, at last. T h a t m e a n s e v e r y o n e t r i e s t o g e t a l o n g . Y a r u n ' s e a r s f l i c k e d b a c k a l i t t l e h a r d e r a g a i n s t h e r h e a d . Hmmm seemed that she'd really dismayed Ilya or was she the cause? She really had to wonder. Either way, it rather was very disheartening hearing the cat was not happy with her. With a sigh, she shook her head lightly. That long hair that she loved swept about her shoulders with the motion before she moved past the two hesitating a moment. I'm sorry.., she said quietly. Her tail was low behind her as she instead went to their bed and laid down with a sigh wrapping herself in the covers. Damn, she felt forlorn and very alone in that moment. Her hand rubbed where the collar had been once more curiously almost disbelieving that it had been gone. Eh, you guys go on to breakfast. I'm not hungry. In truth, she'd lost her appetite just from her emotions. O N Y X Onyx was honestly kind of upset with Ilya for hitting Yarun. He understood why she hit her but he hated to see his wives getting hit.... well then again he didn't set a good example last night. He had slapped Yarun right in front of Ilya then brutally raped her. In the end it was probably his fault. He had set the tone, he had made an example out of her. He couldn't really blame Ilya for following suite. She loved him, and maybe she even looked up to him. For all he knew she was just following his example. It could have also been the case she could have been so upset with the situation, she just snapped. Either way, it was Onyx's responsibility to make things right. Though Ilya and Yarun seemed to be taken over with a flurry of emotions. So his first job was to listen to them, let them say what they wanted to, so he could understand what they wanted first. Onyx listened to Ilya's words closely, holding her tightly, letting her get it all off her chest. He was happy to know she was so worried for him, happy to know she wanted to protect him just as much as he wanted to protect her. Though at the same time it hurt to know he had pushed her this far. If he would have had better control over himself, if he wouldn't have felt so much his transformation wouldn't have happened so soon and both of wives would not be in this state. Then Once Ilya was finished he heard Yarun say sorry then ask them to go on without her. None of this was right... Ilya was right, he wanted them to act like a family. As of right now they seemed like a dysfunctional family at best. As the head of the family it was his responsibility to make this right. His took a deep breath Looked at Yarun and said Don't apologize you did nothing wrong, this is my fault and I will take responsibility. Give me a minute to talk to Ilya and explain the situation, then after that we will talk about breakfast. Because if you think I am going to let my beloved pregnant wife go without eating for over 12 hours your sadly mistaken. After saying that he sat Ilya down on the side of the bed and sat next to her. He rested one hand on her cheek and gently stroked it. He wanted to sooth his kitten first, tenderly he caressed her cheek with one hand. While he held her hand he held Ilya's hand gently. He then gazed into his beloved Kittens eyes and said Ilya, last night I raped Yarun. I raped her, then forced her to carry my children. I then made her sleep on the floor like a dog, I treated her very poorly. I deeply regret my actions, it is my fault things have been so rough between me and Yarun. Even so with everything I had done to her, Yarun has still decided to give me a chance. She told me she wanted to get to know me, to maybe try and fall in love. After what I did to her I think that is more than generous of her. Yes me and her both did some hurtful things to one and other, but we are trying to move past that. In a matter of fact me and Yarun made love to each other just a bit ago. I am sure you can smell me all over her, and inside her to. I want to say thank you though, thank you for trying to defend me. I know how much you love me, and you know how much I love you. I was the one who asked Yarun to take you away, I told her to hurry. I know you are upset about that, though if you are angry at anyone, be angry at me. I am the one who told her to do it, so blame me not her. He then leaned forward and kissed Ilya on the forehead. Like you I Want us to be a family, as the head of the family and the one who brought us together I take responsibility for the problems that have plagued us to far. So please forgive me, and forgive Yarun and let us move past this together as one happy family. I love you Ilya, I love you so much baby He said. He knew some of that would probably make Ilya upset, maybe even upset with herself. Though that was his fault to, and he had to take responsibility for it. In a way he had now caused both of his wives pain. He wrapped his arms around Ilya and held her close as he listened. A frown now on his face. He felt like he had failed them as their husband. Y a r u n I l y a Yarun was quiet pulling the blanket a bit more firmly about her and tucking it up under chin. Don't apologize? Eh, she didn't know about that one and it's not like it was only his fault. They'd both acted impetuously without that much care for the others feelings. A soft sigh left her and she let her eyes drift closed. Although, they opened a moment later at his mention of her being pregnant and it having been over 12 hours since they all last ate. She lifted the blanket and peeked under eyeing her tummy considering that there were pups in there and that they were depending on her to look after them. Another sigh left her. She guessed that she had best think about them too. It was a novel concept really knowing that she'd have to eat for more than just herself. H e r e a r s f l i c k e d b a c k a b i t w o r r i e d l y . I t f e l t l i k e a l o t t o w o r r y a b o u t . I l y a l i s t e n e d t o O n y x r e a l l y s t i l l l o s t o n a n e m o t i o n a l t w i s t o f f e a r , s a d n e s s a n d a n g e r . Yarun had just been her scapegoat at the moment. Her ears flicked back and forth trying to understand what he was saying as she looked back toward Yarun, who had her back to them. He was asking her to forgive them both. She let out a long sigh and looked toward him with a slow nod. Onyx, I was scared. That's what I do is healing. It's what I was raised to do my whole life and when I heard what sounded like pain from you. Then Yarun took me away from helping you. I guess that I panicked a little. She wrung her hands together in her lap and slowly lifted her eyes to his face. I was scared for you. Are you all right? She asked touching his cheek lightly with her hand. If you and Yarun don't get on well enough, maybe... maybe... it'd be kinder to let her go. She obviously doesn't want to be here. I can't stand it when you two fight. It seems like that's all you do. H o n e s t l y , s h e w a s w o r r i e d a b o u t a r e p e a t o f e a r l i e r , w h e r e h e w a s o b v i o u s l y i n p a i n f r o m s o m e t h i n g t h a t Y a r u n d i d . Y a r u n b l i n k e d f e e l i n g h e r l i p s p a r t i n s u r p r i s e a n d s u d d e n l y , s h e f e l t n u m b . Numb to everything. Ilya didn't want her here? That she was causing that much trouble. Did she want to be here? She really didn't feel like being next to the both of them if they were going to talk about her like she wasn't in the room. She pulled the blanket over her head childishly. Hadn't she tried to help Ilya? Oh why... why was this making her feel sad? The cat was right. She really didn't want to be here but what was holding her back. There wasn't a collar any more to restrict her movements. She didn't feel like she was helping this triangle relationship that they had nor that she wanted to. Yet... what was there to do? Leave? Why was the thought of kissing him lingering in her mind and how it made her feel? She'd seen Onyx at his worst and also at his best. Well, so had he for her in that matter. She hadn't exactly been tractable nor cooperative but it's not like she'd acted without reason. Why don't you guys go eat and then bring me back something? I kinda want to be alone right now. She said after just peeking her face out of the blanket before retreating once more. Had she done something wrong? She really had to think about that. And what the Hell had happened to Onyx earlier? Why had his eyes looked different to her? So much going on. So many questions. Strangely enough, she almost felt like she didn't want to lose this family since she'd had her last one taken from her. That... that was a strange notion for her.