Stolen Moments

Like an angel, she fell from the sky, her wings broken, the Valkyrie collapsing onto the ground. With a shaking hand, Alicia touched her, rolling her over. Silmeria smiled at the touch, opening her eyes, and the princess held back a gasp. They were a brilliant blue color, the likes of which she had never before seen. But it was more than just the color that had her reacting, it was the warmth in them, the soft smile that crossed Silmeria's face as she gazed up at the princess.

"At last we meet again." Her voice was softer than she expected, sounding different to hear it coming not from her own body. "It's been a while." Silmeria raised a weak arm, bringing her hand towards Alicia. The princess met her half way, and palm to palm they touched, just staring into each other's eyes. "It's like looking in a mirror." Silmeria's lips twitched, mirth dancing in her eyes, and Alicia stifled a giggle. It was a private joke, one the gathered companions were not privy too.

Still keeping their hands together, the two rose, gazing into each other's eyes, their smiles holding the same love and warmth, twin reflections on the two blonde's faces. "I see you can materialize now..." Silmeria grinned, pleased.

"Yes."

"Alicia, you've changed..." Silmeria said, lowering her hand. She could see a strength in the girl before her, a confidence that had not been there last she had seen her.

"Thank you." A blush was on the princess' face, Silmeria glad her words could have such a deep effect on the girl. There was a clearing of the throat, a gruff sound, Rufus the half elven archer alerting them to his presence. Silmeria tore her gaze away from the princess, seeing the others watching this joyful reunion. She blinked, and though she did not blush, she became gruff, detached, turning away from Alicia. "We should go."

"Lezard has already melded Odin's soul together with his own." Her voice changed, became harder, determination lacing the edges. Alicia let out a gasp, shocked.

"So not only has he obtained the power of a God...he has become one." Hrist, the eldest of the Valkyries said.

"Yes." nodded Silmeria.

"We must hurry and stop him before he does any more damage." This from Lenneth, the second Valkyrie. Those words galvanized them into action, the party heading towards the dais where they had fought with the homunculi. Silmeria stayed where she was, letting the others pass her by, and only Brahms gave her a questioning look. She merely smiled at him, and held out her hand to Alicia. The princess reached forward, clasping their hands together, and it was then that Silmeria moved.

Head held high, she walked hand in hand with the princess of Dipan, needing that contact, yearning for it with every fiber of her being. The others chose not to question this affectionate display, perhaps they already knew, more likely they just didn't care.

The party traveled for a time, facing hordes of monsters, their foes falling to their blades. It was quick work for the companions to destroy all those who got in their way, after all listed in their numbers was three Gods, and the king of all vampires. However, navigating the twisting world tree of Lezard was proving to be another matter entirely, leaving them lost and confused.

At last they took a moment to gather their bearings. "We should split up." suggested Brahms.

"Split up?!" exclaimed Rufus, doubt in his voice. "Are you crazy?!"

"If we can cover more ground, we could find the true pathway..." argued Brahms.

"Or get hopelessly lost and cut off from each other!" retorted the half elf, crossing his arms over his chest.

"We are already lost. And time grows short." pointed out Brahms, a glower on his face.

"As much as I am loathe to agree with the vampire..." Hrist spoke up. "It would be expedient. And we would cover more ground this way."

"But..."

"What can it hurt?" asked Lenneth. "We can do a quick scout of the area, and meet back here." She gestured at the quiet clearing in the middle of the brown forest.

Rufus glanced at Arngrim for support. The beefy warrior merely shrugged his shoulders. "Not you too." groaned Rufus, a hand slapping against his forehead. "Silmeria? Alicia?"

"I think we should do it." Silmeria said. Alicia was quick to agree.

"Fine fine...but we split up into teams." Rufus said. "No going off alone!"

"Agreed." nodded Brahms. He turned towards the blond Valkyrie. "Silmeria, I'll...."

"I'll go with Alicia..." Silmeria was quick to interject, smiling fondly at the girl. The vampire bit back a sigh, his first choice stolen away from him.

"I will travel with you." Lenneth said, placing her hand on the vampire lord's shoulder. She smiled at him, and he gave the briefest of nods to her.

"Then I will take the einherjar." said Hrist, and Rufus let out an annoyed sound. "We have names you know!" She merely stared at the elf, gaze unwavering. He sighed, realizing she didn't even understand what his objection was about. "Never mind..."

"We'll travel for about an hour, then return to this spot." A suggestion from Lenneth. The others nodded, and slowly each group turned to leave the clearing, heading towards a different direction. However, one pair was slow to leave, Alicia looking questioningly at the Valkyrie. "Silmeria?"

"Shh..." Silmeria reached back, taking hold of Alicia's hand, giving it a light squeeze. The princess fell silent at the touch, trusting her companion, instead choosing to concentrate on what it felt like to be finally touching the Valkyrie. Her hand was warm, and soft, free from callouses as though the woman had never worked a day in her life. But she knew that wasn't true, knew it was the girl's divinity that kept her skin baby fine in texture.

The hand squeezed again, a light flexing of the fingers, Alicia feeling the grazing of Silmeria's nails against her skin. "I wanted to make sure they were gone." Silmeria said, voice taking on the soft pleasant tone once more. "Gods have great hearing..." Her lips quirked, an amused smile on her face. "So do vampires."

"What does hearing have to do with anything?" asked Alicia, confused.

"I just...just wanted this moment alone with you..." replied the Valkyrie. Alicia blinked. "We can have plenty of moments, while we search for Lezard...?" Her voice trailed off into a question, and she saw Silmeria shake her head.

"No...not the kind I want..." She was suddenly tugging on her hand, pulling Alicia to her. With a gasp the princess came flying forward, against the armored front of the Valkyrie. Her arms closed around her, hugging her close. "Hmm..." Silmeria sighed, leaning her head in close to her hair, inhaling Alicia's scent. "You smell like flowers...lilacs.."

"Silmeria?" Blue eyes raised up towards the Valkyries', a blush on her cheek. The arms tightened around her, and Silmeria nuzzled her cheek against hers. "We don't have time for this..." Alicia said regretfully.

"Time..." Silmeria sighed, and one hand let go of Alicia, touching her hair. Fingers combed down the back of it, running throughout the straight locks, enjoying the feel of them. "I fear for the future, and yet...I cannot help wanting to be with you..."

Her heart beat in her throat, excitement at Silmeria's words. "But..."

"I fear what will happened." The Valkyrie confided. "I fear we might not be able to defeat Lezard, that all of us might not come through this battle alive." She stared solemnly into Alicia's eyes. "It's selfish I know, but I don't want to die without ever getting the chance to..."

"To what?" whispered the princess. The hand left her hair, coming to caress her cheek.

"To do this..." Silmeria was leaning in, pressing her lips gently against Alicia's mouth. The kiss started out soft, hesitant, a gentle mashing of lips. Alicia let out a sigh, her breath warm against Silmeria's mouth. Slowly her lips parted, an open invitation for Silmeria to deepen the kiss. The Valkyrie smiled, kissing her more passionately, nibbling at her lower lip, licking across it with her tongue before plunging inside.

Alicia let out a gasp, having never been kissed before. Her mouth felt on fire where Silmeria touched her, she could feel the wet velvet of her tongue stroking against hers. It felt odd, and yet she wanted more, boldly rolling her tongue against Silmeria's. She was letting out a moan, deep in her throat, and she felt dizzy when Silmeria broke the kiss, needing air desperately.

"I've wanted to do that for a long time." Silmeria said, and laughed, a joyous pure sound. She brought down her face to kiss her again, Alicia eagerly meeting her halfway. The hand on her back began moving, fingers caressing, a faint pressure through the leather vest she wore. Silmeria broke the kiss, but did not pull away, kissing along her jaw line. "There's so much I've wanted to do with you...wanted to show you..." She continued trailing kisses on the princess' skin, moving down to her neck. Her hand pushed at her collar, exposing her throat.

"Do you know how long I've waited to see my mark on you?" Her lips parted, and she sucked in the flesh of Alicia's neck, working to darken the skin.

"Three years..." whispered Alicia, a moan on her lips.

"Three long years..." answered Silmeria in between kisses, tongue licking across Alicia's pulse point. Her lips closed around it, the Valkyrie wanting to suck in time to the beating of the princess' heart. She felt Alicia's hand come up, touching her hair, winding her fingers in her waves. Her eyes closed in bliss, taken a back by how good it felt to be touched by the one she loved.

"Yes...touch me...touch me some more..." begged Silmeria, pulling back from Alicia's neck. She was pleased to note her reddened skin, knew it would darken to a bruise soon. Her hand caressed the Valkyrie's face, feeling the woman lean into the touch, eyes falling half closed. Still touching her cheek, Alicia stretched out her thumb, running it across Silmeria's lips, gazing in wonder at her mouth. That mouth wore a pleased smile, enjoying the feel of her fingertips on her lips, puckering them to steal a quick kiss.

"May I?" Alicia's hands were hesitant on Silmeria's feathered helm. The Valkyrie gave a slight nod, seeing the smile light up the princess' face. She reached up, tugging the helm free of her head, tossing it carelessly onto the ground. Both hands found themselves in the silk of Silmeria's pale blond hair, and she surprised the Valkyrie when she yanked her to her, pressing her lips firmly against her own.

More drawn out kisses, fingers massaging Silmeria's scalp, happy sighs from both women. Alicia pulled back to stare into Silmeria's eyes, still petting her hair. "You're hair is so different from mine...so thick and fine..." One last stroke through her waves, and then Alicia's hands were moving to touch Silmera's stomach and back, a shy caress against the metal. Silmeria let out a frustrated sound, not being able to feel her. "Help me out of my armor."

Alicia's eyes widened. "But..."

"You don't want to?" Disappointment flashed in the blue eyes of Silmeria.

"It's not that..." Alicia shook her head. "I'm just worried about the time...we should be looking for a pathway..."

"The others will understand." Silmeria told her. "Please Alicia...I need to be with you..." She looked almost desperate, as she stroked the princess' cheek, and Alicia found herself nodding. "I need to be with you too, Silmeria."

"Good." A quick kiss against her lips, just the slightest brush, and then her hands were on her own body, tugging at the metal clasps of her armor. "Get the latch." Silmeria was turning, raising her hair up, so Alicia could find the snaps to her chest plate. Her dexterous fingers undid the clasps, the metal quick to come off the Valkyrie's frame. She wore a thin white dress underneath it, far too plain and simple. But she looked good in it, and Alicia smiled, eyes traveling over the Valkyrie's body, gaze lingering on her small breasts.

"You're beautiful." She told Silmeria, and was surprised to see the battle maiden blush. "Thank you Alicia." She hugged her, and Alicia closed her eyes, thrilling at the feel of the Valkyrie's body free from her armor. Her hands came up to touch Silmeria, and the woman let out a surprised sound as they found their way to her breasts. "Alicia!"

The princess smiled, looking naughty as she squeezed, working to make the Valkyrie feel good. "After all the time you've spent pleasuring my body, I want to give you some back." She explained, and leaned forward to take a breast in her mouth. Hearing SIlmeria gasp as she sucked through the thin material of her dress, rapidly moistening the cotton, sucking a nipple into her mouth. The Valkyrie let out moans, wiggling against her mouth, hands on her shoulders to keep her steady.

"I want to feel you..." Alicia said, fingers tugging on the front of Silmeria's dress. The Valkyrie nodded, raising her hands, and Alicia helped her pull off the dress. She stepped back to stare, taking in the sight of Silmeria clad in panties and armored boots. Her eyes traveled over her pale skin, noting the stark contrast of her dusky nipples, saw the lean stomach with the muscled abs. A feminine body with the hint of a warrior to it. She was reaching forward, hands on Silmeria's breasts once more, and the Valkyrie cried out. "Oh yes! So much better now."

Alicia bent over her chest, pressing her breasts together, squeezing so that the nipples were against each other. She flicked out her tongue across them both, and Silmeria went wild, gyrating under her hands. Alicia smiled, liking her reaction, wanting to cause more moans. She let the breasts fall back into place, intent on claiming the nipple she had not yet sucked on. Her fingers brushed against it, and it peaked, hardening almost instantaneously.

"Alicia..." moaned Silmeria, hands finding their way back into the princess' hair. She held onto her as her mouth closed around her nipple, a sharp tingle down her spine as she arched into her mouth, delighting in the hot, wet feel of it. She could feel the princess sucking, and it caused things deep down below to tighten and clench, liquid warmth pooling between her legs.

She let go of Alicia's hair, touching her vest, trying to concentrate on pulling the leather off the girl, but her arms were shaking, her mind lost to the feel of Alicia's mouth. "hmm....enough....enough!" She cried out, drawing the princess away from her breast. Alicia's tongue licked out one last time, a pout on her lips. "Let me see you..." Silmeria told her, and it was all she could do to keep from using her godly strength to rip apart Alicia's clothes. "Strip for me..."

Alicia nodded, and her hands began undoing the buttons of her vest, easing it down off her. The white blouse was the next thing to be removed, added to the growing pile of clothes scattered on the forest's floor. A tug of her belt, green skirt rustling as it came free. Her hands touched the leather mini, and Silmeria stepped forward. "Let me..." She slowly knelt before Alicia, kissing her way down her chest, feeling the princess tremble beneath her mouth. She reached her navel, tongue licking across her skin, seeing goose bumps raised on her pretty flesh.

Fingers hooked into the side of the skirt, giving a little tug, and it fell to the ground. Alicia stood revealed, just in boots and panties, and Silmeria nuzzled her cheek against her stomach. "I can smell your arousal." She told her, and the princess let out a little gasp, embarrassed. She placed her lips against the cotton of the panties, feeling it damp under her mouth. Alicia's legs quivered as she kissed her, a slow movement, tongue sliding out to press against the material between her legs.

"Wait Silmeria...I should...I should be doing that..." protested Alicia.

"Hmm...I have a better idea..." Her hands were tugging down her panties, eyes appreciating the sight of the princess' golden curls. "Lay down Alicia..." The princess quickly sat down on the forest floor, going onto her back. Silmeria pulled down her own panties, and climbed backwards onto Alicia's body. Her rear hovered over the princess' face, her mouth near her legs.

Alicia lifted her neck, tongue straining to come out and touch it's tip against SIlmeria's crease. Silmeria slowly lowered herself to her tongue, crying out at just the barest of contact. Alicia eagerly began licking her, tongue stroking and probing, enjoying the taste of Silmera. With an appreciative coo, the Valkryie dove head first between Alicia's legs, arms hooked around her thighs, holding them spread apart. The tongue between her legs faltered as the princess gasped, shocked by how good it felt to have a tongue deep inside her core.

Alicia couldn't help it, her hips began wiggling, trying to slide Silmeria's tongue deeper within her. "Don't stop!" She begged, even as she licked at Silmeria's wet crease, trying, no hoping she was giving the Valkyrie as much pleasure as she was receiving. Silmeria's tongue found her clitoris, pressing the tip against it hard. Alicia gasped into her, arching, feeling her legs spread even wider. Pure Heaven, she was in pure heaven! And when Silmeria plunged a finger into her, she nearly died from the sensation.

The finger thrusted in and out of her, her insides squeezing it, slicking it with her arousal. Alicia continued to lick at Silmeria, timidly bringing her hand up to her nether lips, spreading the Valkyrie's folds. She stroked along the center of them, searching for the opening. She found it, and slid two fingers inside, and heard Silmeria cry out. "Oh yes Alicia, right there!"

Emboldened, she continued to pump her fingers, in and out, feeling as Silmeria grew more wet. Alicia concentrated on giving Silmeria as much pleasure as she could, though she found it hard to think with the Valkyrie's talented tongue, and skilled finger on her. Pressure was building up to something immense, the girl wanting, no needing release. She was caressing her thumb over Silmeria's clitoris, even as she cried out, feeling the orgasm rip out of her.

Body shuddering, she returned her lips to Silmeria's nether region, sucking that hard nub into her mouth. The sensation proved too much for Silmeria, and she came, screaming loudly, juices dripping out of her which Alicia eagerly lapped up. She fell back sated, feeling Silmeria's body on top of hers, panting and heavy. The Valkyrie moved, and Alicia thought her intent was to get dressed. But Silmeria grinned at her, turning to face her, legs spread wide. "Let me show you something else we can do..." Silmeria said, taking hold of one of Alicia's legs.

The princess watched as the Valkyrie adjusted them, lining their bodies up so their centers touched. It was an odd feeling, but pleasant, their legs scissored around each other. "Move with me Alicia..." commanded Silmeria, and she began moving her hips, rubbing her velvet folds against Alicia's. The princess' head fell back, a cry on her lips at the electric touch. Her clit was still hard, overly sensitive to the rubbing, and she could feel Silmeria's touching her. It was a deliciously naughty feeling, and she wantonly began moving her hips, practically grinding against Silmeria.

Their voices rose, crying out, passion sounding in the otherwise quiet clearing. On and on they rubbed, wiggling and arching against each other, Alicia holding onto Silmeria's leg for support. Till at last they were screaming out their pleasure, cumming once again. This time when they fell back sated, Silmeria crawled towards her, placing a kiss on her lips. Her hands touched Alicia's breasts, a quick caress, and then onto her shoulders. She snuggled close to the princess, breath warm against the side of her face, wanting to sleep but knowing they could not. But for now, just for a few minutes, they could hold each other.

"I love you SIlmeria." Alicia spoke up quietly, hands stroking the Valkyrie's hair.

Silmeria smiled, a brilliant flash of white teeth, pleased to hear those words freely offered. "I love you too Alicia." A kiss against her neck, sighing happily. Whatever happened, whatever the cost, she was now prepared to face Lezard. So long as she had Alicia by her side, she was invincible.