Long story time

Isaac was wandering about in the woods, picking ingredients for his potions. Lavender was always nice. Ooh, and mushrooms! And can’t forget... this... green thing he knows goes in the sight potion. He could never remember the name of the stuff. Isaac looked all around, spotting more ingredients close by. He wandered over toward them, picking them. This was yet another peaceful day. Nice weather, nothing to bother him (unknown to him), and a nice breeze. Yes... truly a day that couldn’t be interrupted at all.

Asrai and Astra wandered through the forest looking for some special white flowers the alchemist that lived outside the nearest town asked her to pick up for him.
"Well, this is definitely not our most exciting quest but gold is gold I guess" she said in a bored tone looking around for more of those flowers.
"What does this even do? Serves like perfume?" she asked herself, the intense smell of the plant overwhelmed her senses.

In the distance the elf could listen to various voices, yelling excitedly. "Oh no... Astra quickly" she whispered softly while looking around for a place to hide. Her tiger ran and hid in between bushes. Asrai tried hiding behind a tree.

As the men approached, her heart began beating faster. She knew she could handle them but she really did not want any problem with humans at that moment.
Everything seemed fine and it looked like the group of men would just keep walking until a rabbit ran from the bushes Astra was hiding in.

"Is someone there?! Show yourself!" a man yelled angrily. "Go look!" one said to rhe other. "Fuck!" Asrai cursed mentally and got out from behind the tree. "I am really not in the mood for problem so I would really appreciate if you can just continue your way, gentleman" she said calmly.
"An elf!" "Who do you think you are to tell us what to do, you dirty elf?!" one of them yelled.

Isaac heard the sounds of footsteps nearby and stood up, then followed them, eventually finding the men looking around. Once the bunny took off and revealed the elf, he watched for a moment longer before seeing how poorly she was being treated. Isaac frowned and drew a dagger and a bottle from under his cloak. He then shook the bottle and threw it at the men. It shattered against one of the men and splashed on the others, each of them temporarily catching fire. Isaac then charged in with his dagger and attacked as most of the men put out their flames. Two were not quick enough and succumbed to the fire. Isaac looked back to the elf.
“Are you alright, ma’am? Did these assholes hurt you?”
Isaac faced the men again and dodged an attack, thrusting the dagger into the back of the man that tried attacking and pulling it back out.
“I could use a hand, ma’am!”

She really didn't expect no one to come at her rescue and less another human. The sudden light of the fire and the scream of the men caught her off guard.
Ignoring the majority of his quistions she just grunted as a response  and took out numerous daggers and threw them one by one, aiming for lethal areas. Taking down two men like that.
Astra jumped at another from behind, sinking her fangs on his neck. Retrieving by her owners side afterwards.

She took out her sword and raised pointing it at her hero in shining armor. "I don't know what your intentions are human" she said in a suspicious tone. "But your help although highly innecessary... is much appreciated" Asrai added trying to convince herself she didn't actually need his help to get out of that situation. "How would you like me to repay you for collaborating in getting us out of our distress. Gold, information?" she asked, clearly her pride was hurt.

Isaac looked back at her as the battle was over and stared at the sword raised at her. He frowned.
“I don’t want any reward. But maybe you could start by not pointing a sword at the person who helped.”
Isaac locked eyes with the elf, crossing his arms firmly.
“Anyways, I didn’t do it for a reward. I saw someone who needed help and I helped. Nothing more. Okay?”
He smiled softly and continued to look at her.
“You look like you’ve seen better days, if I can be honest. Do you want to come with me back to my home? I can get you and your furry friend some food and you can get cleaned up and situated over there. That sound okay to you?”
Isaac offered his hand out to her for a handshake, wanting to see if she would be willing to offer any level of trust to him.

She put her sword away and sighed loudly "well, I think this high level of distrust can be justified in someone who has just been attacked by a horde of brutes... of your same species" she added the last part to highlight her point.
"A solidary soul... I see" Asrai said softly looking around at the corpses of the dead men and then looking at herself, traces of blood could be seen decorating her armor.

'By Elune, I was just supposed to collect flowers and we end up on this mess. Damn humans!' she started mentally complaining and her streams of thoughts was interrupted by Astra's growl, her fangs covered in blood. "Well, shit..." she said glancing at the man that helped them. "A place to clean all this... mess would bw really appreciated hum... mister" she corrected herself in the end. "But any sudden moves and you'll end up with a dagger in the eye" she said quickly as she shook his hand firmly. "Just to make things clear, not intended to be rude" she added with a forced smile.

“Well, then here’s a big truth bomb. Not all humans are dicks.”
Isaac smiled innocently and shook her hand in return.
“And no worries. Here. I’ll even make it easy on you, cause I have trust.”
Isaac tossed her his dagger, his bag of potions, and all of the things he had gathered while he was getting potion ingredients. He then placed his hands behind his head, turned slowly, and began leading her back to his home. If there ever was a snarky way to show trust, this definitely had to be it. Isaac led her deep into the woods, eventually bringing her to a small home. Isaac opened the door and stepped inside.
“Come on in, ma’am. The wash room is down the hall to the left. Get yourself cleaned up and I’ll make us some food to eat. And just leave my things on the counter. If you decide to leave by tonight, I’ll send you off with some things to keep you safe.”

She caught his things one by one, feeling like a load mule the whole path. And not understanding why this human would do such a thing for someone of her species. Wondering about all the way to his house.
She put his stuff on the counter and looked in the direction he said the wash room was located.

The idea of getting her armor off while being in the same place with a total stranger and even worse, a human, made her rather uncomfortable. Thankfully she could have Astra guard the door while she cleaned herself. Before leaving she turned to the man and examined him. Looking at him from head to toe. "Why do you do this?" she asked bluntly. "You are too nice, I can't help but feel there is something more than just a good heart"

“I can’t help but feel like you don’t get that not everyone is an asshole. Just trust me on that. I don’t want anything from you. I don’t want to be rewarded. I just want to help you out because I can’t figure out for the life of me why every human is being a jerk to you.”
Isaac locked eyes with her, speaking in the most sincere voice he could possibly do.
“Just please trust me on this. I know it’s hard, but just try. Okay?”
Isaac turned back to his stuff, preparing some food for them to eat. Luckily, he had some meat ready to go and some bread he had baked earlier that day. Just had to cook the meat. He grabbed some, placed it on some metal and tossed a fireball onto it, cooking the meat throughly. Isaac walked over to her animal and placed the cooked meat on a plate down in front of it, allowing it to eat.

"Right... well, thank you..." she said softly, gaining her trust was not the easiest thing to do but he seemed to be honest with his intentions. Or that is what she decided to think at least for a little while.

Astra stepped back when he approached with the meat. It was obvious she was hungry but she could not let her guard down. The tiger stared at the meat for a moment and then looked at Asrai. "Just... be careful" the elf said as if giving her permission to eat. Astra sniffed the meat, making sure nothing odd was put in the meat and started chewing happily.

Asrai pouted and sighed to release her frustration. She wanted to clean herself up but she would not let Astra alone with the man. "I guess... I'll wait for her to finish eating to clean her up from all that blood" she said as an excuse to remain there.

Isaac shrugged and then went back to the kitchen for a moment, getting her a plate of food.
“You might as well eat too if you’re going to wait. Here.”
He handed her a plate of meat and bread. Isaac gave her a larger portion of meat and bread than anyone else, since she looked like she hadn’t had a good meal in a while now. Isaac smiled softly.
“Go ahead and eat up. I’ll be out here.”
Isaac walked back to the living room, getting his own plate of food and happily eating it as he sat down in his favorite chair. He relaxed and enjoyed his meal, looking ahead at the fireplace. He decided he could do with some warmth and tossed a fireball into it, lighting it. The room immediately began to warm up slowly. Isaac sighed contentedly and continued to eat his meal.

Asrai thanked him as he handed her the food, it looked quite tasty.
Herself and Astra were well fed despite everything. Her hunting skills helped her get the dinner everyday but that home baked home just smelled wonderful. She didn't realize how hungry she was until then.

Without knowing where to go, she just started eating while standing awkardly in the same spot since she entered the house.
The smell wasn't not the only thing that was great but the taste as well.

Looking around, she started wondering how she passed from having a simple collecting quest to being attacked by a group of men just to end in the house of a human. 'Life sure is full of surprises...' the elf thought.

Isaac eventually finished his food and went to clean up. He saw her still in the doorway with her pet and smiled softly, seeing that she was clearly enjoying the food. Isaac cleaned up after himself then walked back to his chair and sat down.
“I don’t believe I ever got your name, ma’am. You can call me Isaac.”
Isaac watched the fire, kicking his feet up.
“What’re your names?”
Isaac peeked down the hall, looking at the elf and the animal that were in the middle of eating.
“You can tell me. I don’t bite. I just throw fire. And play music sometimes. If you stick around, I’ll show you!”
He smiled politely.
“Oh yeah, and what were you two doing out there anyways? Gathering flowers?”

Asrai was hungry, tired and overall grumpy. Her will for socializing was really low. "My name is Asrai Underwood and that is my partner Astra"  she said a little bit annoyed she had to stop eating to answer.
"Isaac..." she repeated softly glancing his way. 'That is a name that yells human' she thought for a second and continued chewing.

'Plays music... Oh no...' she thought, loud people normally got on her nerves. She started eating faster to leave sooner.
"Yes, we were in the middle of a quest..." the elf said distracted by her tiger who was asking for more food. "Oh my God..." she whispered and gave Astra the rest of her food. "Thank you hum... Isaac... that was delicious" she said awkardly feeling really uncomfortable calling him by his name.

Isaac nodded and then glanced down the hallway once again.
“You’re welcome. Anyways, go wash up. I’ll be out here if you need anything.”
Isaac relaxed in his chair for a moment before clearing his throat. He lifted his arms and moved his hands like he was playing a violin. With his magic, he began to play a song. The music gently filled the house with beautiful sound. He stood up from the chair, lost in the emotion of the song, even dancing a little to the tune. He twirled and spun in the living room, continuing to play his invisible violin.

https://youtu.be/JdAxRIAAKmA

Asrai got in the wash room and started getting her armor off. The idea of being naked with a human around made her kind of uncomfortable but she really wanted to take all that blood off.
A lovely melody started to play from the living room. "That is... simply beautiful" she said softly and smiled to herself. She closed her eyes loosing herself in the music while feeling the relaxing touch of the water in her skin.

Astra was supposed to guard the door but the music seemed to call her attention. She walked to where Isaac was playing the violin and stared at him while laying on the ground like a kitty enjoying a show, moving her tail to the rhymt.

The elf remembered happier times that she spent in the orphanage with one of her many siblings that knew how to play the violin. A tear fell through her face, getting lost with the rest of the falling water. Asrai didn't realize how much she left her guard down.

Isaac soon reached the near end of the song and began to stomp his feet, creating a new beat for the explosive finale. Small lights began to fly all around him as his soul magic began to reach new limits. Isaac noticed that Astra had wandered to him, watching him as her tail flicked to the beat. Isaac smiled and continued to play, his eyes beginning to glow faintly, his hair moving like it was underwater. Once he finished the song, the lights disappeared, the glow in his eyes faded, and his hair relaxed. Isaac took a bow to Astra.
“Thank you, thank you.”
He chuckled softly and looked at the animal before reaching out, offering her his hand to sniff and show that he was friendly.
“You look like a sweet little pet once you get used to someone, don’t you? Just try not to eat my hand.”
Isaac laughed softly and continued to hold his hand out, wondering if Astra would show any level of trust towards him.

Astra happily tried to catch the lights with her claws. Her golden eyes shining brightly while she purred like a little cat.
As the man approached she took some steps back and tilted her head as he called her a pet which made her growl angrily as if she was offended by that term.
As he hold out his hand, the saber tooth tiger hesitated for a moment before giving him her paw almost like a handshake, her eyes irradiated intelligence.

Asrai realized that the melody stopped and opened her eyes wondering how much time she had spent there. Quickly she dried herself up and started putting on her armor again. "Astra" she said worriedly. "Astra!" she repeated getting out of the wash room only to not find her there. Her heart seemed to stop and she ran to the living room, only to find one of the most unexpected sceneries. "Oh my God..." she whispered and sighed in relief. "Why did you got away from me Astra?" she asked her partner. The tiger started whining softly, knewing that she did bad.

Isaac smiled faintly and shook her paw, as if he were giving a handshake.
“Nice to properly meet you, Astra. You’re a cute little thing, aren’t you?”
He reached up and gently pet her head for a moment before he saw Asrai burst out of the washroom and into the living room, then chastise Astra. Isaac frowned.
“It’s okay, it was my fault. She was interested in the lights that my magic was making and got distracted by them. Entirely my fault.”
Isaac summoned a ball of light as example and tossed it in the direction of Astra. It bounced off the floor and gently bounced off of her nose, feeling oddly squishy, like a rubber ball.
“It was my bad. I’m sorry, Asrai. I won’t do it again.”
Isaac sighed softly and sat down in his chair, looking over at Asrai.
“On the plus side, you look much cleaner now. But you definitely need some different clothes. Hold on a moment.”
Isaac got up and walked over to his room, getting some clothes. He returned with a clean shirt and pants for her to wear.
“I can also run out and get you some newer clothes, so you don’t need to change back into rags before you leave. Would that be okay with you?”

"She is not a little cub anymore, she should know better..." Asrai said in a rough tone. "Blind trust has cost us great lost" she added and sighed once more to relax herself from the scare she just had. "You should not apologize, not your fault. And that was... a beautiful melody by the way... Brought good memories" she said smiling weakly.

"Oh no that won't be necessary. Thank you for your hospitality but we had been more than a bother already. I think we should get going" she said feeling actually overwhelmed by his kindness. "Thank you once again for your help" the elf said and extended shyly her hand for him to shake. Physical contact with others was weird to her.

Isaac frowned a little bit, feeling a bit sad that his company would be leaving so soon. He would be alone again. He sighed softly.
“Right. You’re right. Thanks for staying.”
Isaac reached out and took her hand, giving it a shake before releasing it. He then walked over to the front door and opened it for her, letting her and Astra leave.
“Perhaps I’ll see you two again some day...”
Isaac then walked back over to his chair and sat down, looking oddly miserable. It was obvious that the man didn’t have many friends, or any company out here.
“I really did enjoy your company...”

Asrai's heart seemed to sank at the view of such a sad man. She didn't have a family, nor people that were waiting for her out there but she had Astra and she was the only one she needed to feel at home.
"Ummm... could we stay for the night? It seems like it has gotten pretty dark already out there" she said wondering what on Earth was she doing.
As a night elf, night was the best time of the day for her.

"If that is ok with you at least since it seems Astra has found a friend in you..." she said looking at her partner who approached Isaac and rested her head on his lap.

Isaac was rather surprised by the sudden change in tone and looked to both Asrai and Astra. When the friend of the night elf approached and rested her head in his lap, he smiled softly and gently pet her head, right behind the ears.
“Of course you may. You can stay as long as you’d like.”
Isaac stood up from his chair and walked both her and Astra to the guest room, where it would be more than enough to accommodate the both of them easily.
“Here. You can sleep here and stay in here.”
Isaac smiled a bit more and looked to Asrai.
“I’ll be in the living room if you two need anything.”
Isaac left the two to their own devices and decided to play some more music. He began to move his hands like he were playing a violin, a new song playing. It was soft and somber, yet articulate and beautiful.

https://youtu.be/R0eS2_zyE48

Asrai found herself genuinely smiling at this human. "Thank you..." she said softly as he left them in the guest room.
Astra found a comfortable spot on the bed and was ready to sleep.

"Well, I guess it is jut me now" she said with grin glancing at her partner. Another beautiful melody started to play and she sat on the bed, listening, her soul dancing to the rythm.
The elf wanted to ask him what he was doing out there alone. Why he didn't have a family but then she realized the same things could be asked about her. That thought made her sigh, she pet her tiger before laying down. Listening to the violin until getting asleep.

Isaac continued to play until the song ended. Once it had done so, Isaac yawned and walked to his own room, across from hers. He approached the bed and removed his cloak and shirt, revealing his body. He looked quite strong for just a mage... however, his body was laced entirely with multiple scars. No doubt from his families terrible methods. Isaac laid down in his bed, above the covers, and relaxed as he stared up at the ceiling for a short moment before he closed his eyes and succumbed to slumber...

The next day, Isaac remained fast asleep. Asrai or Astra would be awake before he was. Isaac appeared to be having a small nightmare, but couldn’t wake up from it.

Asrai opened her eyes slowly, it was odd for her to find a soft surface below her. She usually slept on the ground out in the open. "Where... where am I? she asked softly feeling rather confused.
Astra was sleeping soundly at the edge of the bed.
" The human... " she whispered while remembering the events from the previous day.
She got up and streched, not believing that she actually slept like that in a human's house.

The elf remembered where the washroom was and was heading there when she heard some commotion in the room in front.
She knocked the door slowly "Umm... are you ok?" she said in a normal tone but no reply was given. So she opened the door slowly, looking away embarassed to see him without clothes. It seemed like he was having a nightmare. "Isaac..." she called him ready to ran out of there when he woke up. "Isaac" she repeated and touched his arm gently.

Isaac mumbled in his sleep for something to “stay back” and “I don’t want to hurt you”. He then began screaming in pure terror as he awoke, lunging forward out of his bed. From thin air, two axes formed in his hands. He roared a bloodcurdling yell as he stood at the foot of his bed. He panted for a moment before he realized where he was. He sighed softly, the weaponry vanishing from his hands. He then noticed Asrai in the room and frowned, still panting.
“I’m... I’m sorry you had to see that... it’s just... old wounds that never healed... I suppose...”
Isaac relaxed and sat back down on his bed, not caring that she could see his scarred body.
“I’m sorry... I’m so sorry you saw that... it was my family. The night I left... t-they left me no choice. They just kept cutting and whipping. Cutting and whipping... cutting and whipping...”
Isaac got into the fetal position, now crying like a child.
“I had to do it. If I didn’t, it wouldn’t stop. I had to... they made me... I had to...”
Isaac resumed sobbing, not being able to talk anymore as he was clearly reliving some past trauma.

Asrai immediately took out a dagger she always carried with her when he started yelling with the axes. And was ready for him to launch at her at any moment.
As he started apologizing, she just stared at him feeling rather confused. Not sure how to react in that situation.

She put down her dagger and looked around, wondering what on earth she was supposed to do.
Her heart felt heavy as he mentioned his family and seeing a man broke down like that took her completely off guard. The pain he felt was obviously huge. Asrai dropped her weapon and approached him slowly.
"It is ok. It wasn't your fault" she said softly in such a gentle tone she never imagine she could use. "It is ok, let it out" she whispered and knelt in front of him. Slowly putting her hand on his face, caressing gentlely.

Isaac’s eyes were glazed and distant for a moment as he stared ahead, as if she wasn’t there. When he felt her hand on his face and her eyes on his, he focused on her and relaxed, unable to look away from her eyes. He sighed softly and wiped his eyes.
“Thank you... Asrai... I don’t care what anyone else thinks about you. Human, elf, dwarf... I don’t care... you’re a good person... and my friend.”
Isaac reached down and gently hugged Asrai, glad to have her there to help him. For once, he didn’t feel trapped with a demon in a cage. He felt like he finally had someone in there to help him fight that demon. Someone he could call his friend.
“You don’t have to leave, if you don’t want to... you could just stay here. Call this place your home... it’s far away from everyone else, nobody would find you here...”

Asrai smiled warmly at his words. "I don't know what you think you are guilty of... Or what happened in the past... you are a good man now and that is what matters" she said softly while returning his hug. She didn't realized how much she craved for another person's affection. She never felt the need to look for someone to love apart from Astra. Her life didn't allow her to distract herself with a she always considered merely waste of time.

Her eyes opened wide at his proposal. "You want me to live with you? I... I..." she hesitated but his stare, something about him, told her she would miss a great opportunity that would never present again. She wasn't like that, she was supposed to be a tough person, getting flustered like that made her feel like if she was being weak. "You know, I expected you to ask me for dinner before making such proposal" she said in joking tone. Hoping she could make him laugh.

Isaac laughed softly.
“I mean, I could. But then where’s the kindness in saying ‘give me food’?”
He chuckled again and just looked at her, sincerely.
“But yes. I do want you to stay. I like your company. And I know how hard it is for you out there. You don’t have a safe place to stay. Nowhere to just let go and relax... like me before I came here...”
Isaac looked away for a moment, cleared his throat, and looked back at Asrai, gently taking her hand in his. His touch was gentle and soft, very warm as well. Comforting. Nurturing.
“I would feel horrible to just send you back out there to succumb to the world seeing you as a mistake... you’re not. You’re a beautiful, intelligent, strong and amazing woman. Elf or not. You’re a good person. I want you to be able to know that no matter what, this place can be your home. Your safe place. Somewhere that you can finally let your guard down and find peace...”
Isaac blushed very faintly and looked deep into her eyes.
“Stay here with me, Asrai... I’ll take care of you.”

She laughed softly at his response. And could not help but feel butterflies on her stomach as he talked. Nobody had ever complimented her like that or sound so genuine while doing it.
Her heart beated fast and she could feel her cheeks burning, hopefully her skin color could hide the blushing.
A voice in the back of her head started tormenting her with all the things that could go wrong. 'What if it is a trap? What if I just end up getting hurt for opening myself like that? Am I being weak? Letting my guard down without knowing the real risk?' all this questions  made her frown a little but looking back at his shining eyes, they gave her hope that would get better.

And the last part, his proposal of taking care of her. She just stared at him hesitant. She never thought about it, let someone take care of her. Preposterous. A whole life of enduring loneliness, falling and getting up herself. "I... can't do that, Isaac... I" she mumbled. "I think it will be better if we both take care of each other" she said and smiled warmly

Isaac listened to her and saw the way her cheeks seemed to warm up. He blushed as well, listening to her. When she first said no, his heart dropped. He then heard her say that they would take care of each other and he beamed happily. He stood up and gently pulled her into a hug, holding her carefully. He gently pet her back, beyond ecstatic to have her there with him.
“Thank you, Asrai...”
Isaac smiled some more and continued to hold her for a while longer before slowly releasing her and blushing heavily, clearing his throat.
“Well then... I’m going to get dressed and make us some breakfast. Do you like eggs?”
Isaac put on a shirt and shyly speed walked out of the room in his moment of adorable shyness.
“Afterward, we can go about our own business. Today I’ll be practicing my powers outside, if you care to help me!”

She smiled happily and returned his hug with a hopeful spirit. Just to remember that he wasn't wearing a shirt so she was touching his skin directly. That made way more flustered than she would have like to accept.
She stepped back a little as he let go and fixed her long cyan hair in a nonsuccesful way to hide her embarassment.
Grateful that he exited the room that quickly, she coveres her face with hands and nagges herself mentally for being so childish.

"I would love to help and I am sure Astra will as well" she said in a more serious tone, trying to regain her composure.
'Oh Astra! I have to give her the news!' she thought remembering her lifetime partner which she just totally forgot about. "Oh my God..." she said softly. 'What am I supposed to say. Hey Astra, this is our... home... now' her anxious thoughts stopped when that word came to mind. "Home..." she said again softly and looked around.
'Come on Asrai, you are not gonna start crying over this, right? Right?' she asked herself as she took deep breaths to hold the tears back and headed to the room she stayed to wake up her companion.

Isaac got to work on making breakfast. He summoned his cold food chest once again and took out some eggs and a different type of meat then used his magic to cook it all. He continued cooking as he hummed a small tune to himself. Once the food was ready, he made their plates. He quickly ate his food, then put a cover on both Asrai and Astra’s food to keep it warm, leaving a note.
“Outside training. Eat up and join if you’d like!”
Isaac then walked outside and sighed softly, removing his shirt and summoning his axes. He began slashing and hacking at the air, practicing with his speed and precision first. He began to build up a sweat, showing off his rather hunky looking body.

Asrai walked to the room she was staying in and had to repeatedly pat Astra on the head to wake her up. Normally a grumpy saber tooth tiger would be a terrifying view but for the elf it was an everyday struggle.
"Come on girl, chop chop get moving" she said in an exasparated tone since she wanted to have breakfast with Issac and maybe get to talk about whatever is tormenting him.
The smell of food reached the room and the tiger got up without hesitating and ran towards it. Leaving Asrai standing there like an idiot.
"Alright, I guess..." she said softly and was about to follow until an strange thought crossed her mind 'Do I look good? Is my hair ok?' she started panicking maybe she had something on her teeth the entire time. She turned and was about to ran to the washroom when realizing 'when on Earth did I care about this? What is wrong with me? I better hurry up if I want to talk with him' she thought confused about her attitude.

She quickly fixed her hair nonetheless and entered the living room just to find Astra eating happily and the note he left. "Well, lost my chance I guess" she said and sighed. Sitting on the table and eating while feeling disappointed.

After they finished eating, she cleaned up everything and was ready to go outside as well. Picking up her sword, dagger and bow, she left the house with Astra following right behind.
But an unexpected sight came into view "Oh lord almighty, help me" she said as she saw him training like that. Not realizing she was still walking and that for some reason Astra decided to block her way. The elf end up falling in an unceremoniously way. "For fuck sake" she cursed while on the floor.

Isaac glanced back at Asrai and saw that she had fallen over. He quickly ran to her aid, pulling off the sweetest power slide on his knees to be close to her and lift her head.
“Oh, you poor thing, are you hurt?”
Isaac panted softly, still a bit drained from his training a moment ago. The sweat that glistened off his body gave him the appearance of a powerful sparkling diamond of a man. Isaac got up and helped her onto her feet, the two of them standing only inches apart for this brief moment. Isaac smiled.
“You should take care in watching where you walk, Asrai. You could get seriously hurt by just tripping.”
Isaac smiled a bit more and chuckled, reaching up and patting her head before turning around and giving her some space. He then began training with his bare hands, punching and kicking at the air.
“You know, when I play music, it’s one thing. But sometimes, I can hear other songs. Songs that I know are not of this world. And sometimes, they contain glimpses of worlds that are not this one we stand in.”
Isaac smiled back at her as a song began to fill the air, and lights began to circle him.
“And sometimes... just sometimes... they teach me.”
Isaac faced the lights that began to surround him, clenching his fists. The song kicked into high gear and he began to punch and dodge the lights, moving with inhuman speed as he began to use his magic. It was obvious now. This soul magic that he could do. It took a lot of pain and suffering to acquire. But it made him much stronger. And with each day, he was channeling it into both his craft and his training and learning how to control it further.

https://youtu.be/AsIStO2aifE

The closer he got the faster her heart beated. 'I'll be much careful if you didn't... rub me this in my face' she thought flustered trying to not stare so much at him and his marvelous physique.
 "I am fine... have been through worst" she said softly while taking a few steps back from him. Turning to give a murdering stare at Astra, who simply yawned in return and layed down on the grass.

She looked at him in awe as the music started playing. "That is pretty peculiar..." she said staring at the different lights that appeared. She just stood there looking.

Isaac finished his song with a triumphant final blow forward, panting. He smiled and looked to Asrai, happy.
“Now that was good training for today.”
Isaac slowly approached Asrai, his sweat slowly dripping down his body. He smiled and locked eyes with her, then playfully placed a hand on her cheek.
“I’ll be inside to clean myself up. Then afterwards, how about we enjoy each other’s company in the living room? I know you have questions.”
He then blushed, realizing he was still holding her cheek, and took his hand back.
“A-anyways, I’ll be doing that then.”
Isaac walked past her back into the house and into the washroom, accidentally leaving the door open by a crack. He then ran himself a warm bath and stepped into the water, then relaxed. This was simply heavenly.

The day just seemed to be like an emotional roller coaster. Feelings she never imagined existed invaded her soul one by one.
His touch was warm and tender, she hoped he didn't feel the heat of her burning cheek.
"Alright..." she answered softly as he entered the house.
The elf turned to look at him enjoying the view until the last second.
'Damn! He is so fine!' she thought and looked around. "Oh my God, what is happening to me girl?" she asked Astra who growled in response.

"Well, I have no time to train myself. Might as well do it while he is using the washroom" she said and started streching.
After some minutes she felt like she was ready to begin the fun. She grabbed her daggers and started fighting imaginary enemies, visualizing every possible scenario during a fight.

She was giving an spinning side kick when suddenly Astra was heading towards the house. "Wait, I wanted to do some training with you" Asrai said but it was too late. The tiger made her way inside. "Astra, come on!" she yelled and followed.
The tiger kept walking following the sound of running water she made her way to the washroom and pushed the door with her head. Apparently ready to play with water.
Asrai entended the house and looked around "Astra... Astra come on, I really wanted to try this new movement..." she said and walked towards the room their were staying in.

Isaac was deep in the tub, nearly up to his eyes. When Astra entered the room, he glanced over and saw her approach the tub and paw at the running water. He blushed heavily.
“Astra, I’m taking a bath. What is Asrai sees this?”
Isaac glanced to the door, seeing that it was now wide open. He attempted to use his magic. Due to his current emotional state, he wasn’t able to shut it properly and it was once again cracked. Isaac frowned and got up from the water and approached the door to close it all the way... before he was suddenly met with Asrai. He blushed heavily as he stood before her, soaking wet and completely nude. If her eyes dared to wander south, she would notice that Isaac was... gifted in more than just magic. Isaac froze for a moment before looking to Astra.
“...you are a very evil kitty, you know that?”
Isaac reached and grabbed a towel, wrapped it around his waist, then strolled past Asrai and went into his room, closing the door behind him, even triple checking that it was properly shut (it was not). He relaxed and tossed the towel aside as the door opened anyways, once again revealing himself to Asrai. Isaac noticed this and sighed.
“Well, no point in even trying to cover up anymore. Fate apparently says no. Plus, you’ve seen everything.”

"...it won't require a lot of effort I prom..." she stopped abruptly when coming face to face with Isaac. Words would not come out anymore, as if she lost the ability to speak.
 She just stared at him right on the face, never been more focused on keeping herself from looking down.
As he grabbed the towel and walked to his room, she just followed him with her look.

When the door closed she continue breathing, didn't even realize she was holding her breath. But then the door opened again and this time she was looking down. Her eyes opened wide and she looked up and down.
"I... I am so sorry..." she managed to say somehow although she was sorry at all. And walked to the washroom where Astra was already playing in the bathtub. She closed the door and leaned on it. "Elune, help me and my sinning soul" she said almost starting to pray in forgiveness

Isaac got dressed and walked out of his room, looking over at the washroom door. He blushed and approached it, listening to her. He chuckled faintly.
“Really, it’s okay, Asrai. I don’t really mind that you saw me. I mean... it’s only my body. No real harm done, that’s just how I see it.”
Isaac opened the door and looked at her, smiling softly. He placed a hand on her cheek.
“I truly don’t mind at all. It’s okay.”
Isaac pet her cheek a bit before releasing it and then walking to the living room.
“When your kitty is done playing in the bath, come out here and talk to me. I still know you have questions you want answered. And I’d love to get to know the beautiful elf in my home~”
Isaac chuckled softly and blushed faintly at his flirtatious comment, then sat down in his chair and awaited for Asrai to join him in the living room.

The whole time she just looked at him in silent, nodding in the end as a response and closing the door when exited the room. Making sure it was actually closed.
She turned and looked at her companion "Astra! For love of Elune, what do you think you are doing?!" she asked her companion, who seemed to be enjoying the water way too much. "Astra... I have never more confused in my life about how to feel, I don't if I am angry at you or grateful" she said softly and approached the bathtub while taking off her armor. And pushing her tiger out of the way. She sat there trying to calm herself down.
"I wonder..." she said, "I wonder if he finds me attractive. He said I am beautiful but... I am a different species. Does he see me like a... woman?" she asked looking at her reflection on the water, purple skin, pointy ears, eyes that seemed to miss the iris, a bright cyan hair and purple lips. She didn't even know if she was considered attractive among night elves.

After a long relaxing bath and cleaning up Astra, she remembered that the clean clothes Isaac offered were on the room she was staying. "Oh I am not getting out like this..." she said and looked at Astra. "I don't even know if I can trust you anymore" she said and sighed, wondering what to do.

Isaac continued to sit there, thinking about everything. The way she acted, how she was able to make him act, how he was beginning to feel. This was so new to him... but it felt wonderful. His thoughts always returned to her eyes, the way she smiled his way and would become flustered around him, how she seemed to always have her eye on him. He blushed to himself, his heart beating faster at the thought of her. Was he... falling for Asrai? He didn’t know. He had never really understood what love felt like. He was used to just being sad or keeping busy to ignore it... but this new feeling. Comfort in her company. Always staring at her grace and beauty. Losing himself in her eyes and her smile. It was driving him insane with joy. He didn’t want to ever lose her. He cared too greatly about her now... he peered down the hallway and saw that she was still in the washroom.
“Asrai? Are you okay on there? Has Astra finally chosen to eat you and I’m next?”

When she heard his voice, she got anxious. "No, she hasn't reach that point yet thankfully" she answered. "She was just very dirty and took me longer than expected" she added, looking at her tiger who was shaking herself to dry her black fur.
It was obvious Astra was growing impatient so she sighed and headed to the door, opening it for her to go out, which she happily did.

Asrai hesitated a little and grabbed a towel, wrapped around her and stepped outside. Walking slowly to not call his attention. But Astra was not helping at all, the tiger made her way to the living room. "So much for asking for stealth..." she thought and hesitated whether to run for it or to head back.

Isaac looked down the hall and saw the tiger come out, fresh and clean. He chuckled and beckoned her to him then began to pet her head and stroke behind her ears.
“Aww... behind the size and general terror of you, you’re just a big kitty cat to people you like.”
Isaac continued to pet and stroke Astra like a kitten, then heard Asrai in the hallway. He smiled softly.
“Hurry on up! I’m already missing you!”
Isaac laughed softly and resumed petting Astra, now petting just under her chin and the area above her tail.
“Who’s a big scary fluffy kitty? Yes you are! Yes you are!”

Asrai jumped a little as he told her to hurry up. She ran to her room but stood standing in front of the door, something that she never thought she would have crossed her mind and she looked down the hallway.
She has always been a confident, determined person and if there was something she agreed on was an eye for eye, a tooth for a tooth.

Sighing deeply she kept walking down the hallway without even thinking because she knew double thinking would made her question the entire situation. When she arrived she didn't even wait for him to look, she just dropped the towel and claimed "this is the best way I came up with to repay you" she said exhibing her lithe and curvaceous body.
Feeling extremely vulnerable, she didn't know how to stand or what to do at all. She just looked at him with burning cheeks.

Isaac turned to look at her and saw her in a towel. He blushed faintly and spoke up.
“Oh, I have other clothes you can borrow! I’ll go fetch-“
He was promptly frozen in place as he was now staring at Asrai’s full nude body. His eyes wandered over every single curve and detail of her curvaceous form. Isaac’s heart pounded in his chest, his breathing stopped. He just stared in complete awe of the absolute perfection of woman that stood before him.
“W-wow... Asrai... you’re... you’re so beautiful...”
Isaac took a step toward her, now locked into her eyes. He continued to blush greatly as he approached her. He then slowly reached up and placed a hand on her radiating cheek. Isaac simply smiled softly and continued to stare into her eyes.
“I could stare at every little detail of you for the rest of my life and never once want to do anything else... you are just so... beautiful...”
Isaac continued to stare longingly into her eyes, unknowingly tugging her close, her bare body pressed against his clothed body to cover her up. She could feel his pounding heart, beating rapidly as it secretly began to beat for her, aching for her touch, yearning for her kiss...

Her heart felt like it was about to jump out of her chest. His touch made mind go blank and his beautiful, shining eyes seemed to be a scenery she would never get tired of looking.
She put one hand over his chest and the other on his cheek. Glancing at his lips and back to his eyes.
His heartbeat seemed to have the same rythm as hers and she wondered if they were as sweet as his words.

"Is that all you want to do? Only look?" she asked in what would normally be a playful tone but for her it was a serious question. Her hand wandered down and lifted his shirt. Running her hand over his abdomen, her body asked for one thing. But the little of rational thinking she had left begged her to not mess things up.

Isaac blushed greatly and remained locked on her eyes. He felt her hand on his cheek and her other hand on his gut, stroking it. He smiled faintly.
“I suppose I do want more than just looking...“
Isaac reached down and placed his hands at her waist, tugging her body close to his own. He stared longingly at her lips for a moment, then looked at her eyes one more time.
“What is it you’re after? I know you want more than just to be stared at.”
Isaac’s face moved closer to hers, his forehead now gently nuzzling up against hers. She could feel his gentle warm breath against her, his hands stroking up and down her sides.
“Just tell me what your heart desires and I’ll make it happen... my beautiful little elven goddess...”

Rational thinking abandoned her completely. Pure desire invaded her which grew stronger and stronger with his touch.
"What I desire..." she repeated softly staring at him intensely. Her other hand wondered down as well. Desperately needing to take his shirt out of the way. Both her hands wandered on his bare skin. "I want you..." she said slowly almost brushing her lips with his. "to tell me the story of every single scar..." she said tracing them with her fingers. "all your pain... I want you to share it with me..." she added and managed to get him out of his shirt.

Her eyes wandered his naked torso. "I want to know your story, who are you? Isaac" she whispered his name seductively on his ear.
"But not with words... show me" the elf finished in an almost pleading tone.

Isaac blushed greatly as he felt his shirt being removed and her practically moaning his name in her ear. He smiled.
“If you please. But your clothes stay off~”
Isaac chuckled softly, playfully squeezing her sides before taking her hand and leading her to his bedroom. He laid down in the bed and released her hand, staring at her body and her face.
“So then... you want my story of who I am. But I’m curious... how do I tell you without using my words? You’ll have to show me how to do that.”
Isaac smirked softly at her, his eyes glancing down to her lovely looking breasts. He blushed, hungrily staring at her.

Her desire was too big for her to waste her time seducing him. She quickly climbed the bed and sat on top of him, realizing the was still clothes on the way.
She forcefully pulled his pants down and stared lustfully at him.

"Well, you are the wizard here. I am sure you can figure it out" she said with a grin and leaned. "I can give you some clues though..." she said hungrily and started tracing his scars with her lips. Giving soft kisses here and there.

Isaac blushed heavily and stared at her, watching her climb on top of him and practically rip his pants off. He now laid there, completely naked underneath him. He then watched as she began to kiss his torso and scars. Isaac grinned softly and reached down, running his hands down her body, eventually reaching her rear end. He gave it a nice squeeze and then smacked it, watching it jiggle.
“Mm... This is most certainly a fun learning experience.”
Isaac took her cheek in his free hand, making her look up at him. He smiled softly, then slowly leaned in... finally, the moment had arrived... Isaac’s lips brushed against hers, giving her a slow and seductive kiss.

The smack made her bit her lips, enjoying his touch in a place she never expected someone to reach. She grinned widely at his commentary, happy that he considered it a fun experience.
An strong feeling invaded her as his lips touched hers. She didn't think if was possible that her desire could turn stronger.

His words were not the only sweet thing and she kissed him hungrily. As if he was the best meal she had been offered.
Her hands went up and down his torso. Enjoying to the maximum every part she touched.

Isaac kissed her back with the same level of ferocity, enjoying her touch on his body. His hands wandered all over her rear, smacking it over and over, watching it jiggle. She then felt something new poking her. Something obvious to the male human anatomy. He blushed heavily and slowly broke the kiss, then sat her up. He reached up and gripped her breasts, fondling her.
“Just say what you want, Asrai... say it and it’s yours~”
Isaac chuckled softly, tugging her up slightly before gently placing kisses on her breasts. To tease her further, he placed one in his mouth and began to suckle on it. All she had to do was say what she wanted and he would do it. Truly, a master of teasing.

Asrai deeply blushed at the poking feeling. Certainly it was a new situation for her and she wasn't sure how to handle it in a way he would enjoy. Her confidence started dropping until he started fondling and kissing her breast.
It was like if someone set her on fire and a loud moan escaped her.

She grew impatient at his teasing and she pushed him forcefully against the bed. Leaning over and almost brushing her lips with his.
"I want you to make love to me, Isaac. Show me your colorful lights and your sad melodies. I want it all" she said in a desperate, pleading tone.

Isaac smiled softly and chuckled.
“Wish granted... my love.”
Isaac focused his magic and gently closed the door, shutting the curtains. The room was pitch black. Suddenly, a small tune began to play, followed by a new song. Slow and smooth. The lights returned and surrounded them, in all colors, pulsing and changing slowly to the beat of the song. Isaac stroked her cheek softly, smiling some more.
“Your voice is like a melody. Your love, a song. To hear you moan is a symphony. To be yours will be my lifelong masterpiece.”
Isaac reached down and adjusted himself before he slowly and carefully inserted himself inside of her, being gentle as to not hurt her. Once he was fully inside and she had adjusted, he gently began to bounce her in his lap, holding her waist to show her how to perform this magical new action along with him.

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His words were like a spell to open up her heart. Realizing for the first time how deep she has fallen in love for him. His smile, his eyes, his warm touch, his beautiful melodies, his sweet words and lips, she wanted to wake up everyday to a new adventure with him.
As she felt him getting inside, a pleasant sharp pain accompanied and she grabbed his hand, gripping it tightly but making sure to not hurt him.
She hold her breath for a moment only to let it all out in a loud moan when he started bouncing her.

Her senses overwhelmed by the soft music in the background, his gentle yet passionate look and the fire that ran through her body with every bounce.

Isaac smiled softly and continued to bounce her in his lap, moving her waist and hips with his hands to show her how to do her own thing while he did his own. Isaac seemed to slide deeper inside of her, which he absolutely loved. He groaned pleasurably and began to fondle her breasts once again, squishing them and squeezing them happily.
“You’re enjoying yourself aren’t you?”
Isaac chuckled and stared up at her eyes, which seemed lost in the intense pleasure. He smirked.
“I bet my lovely elf really wants to be filled up. Doesn’t she~? How bad does she want it? How much does she want to be filled~?”

Asrai got the hint and started moving back and forth. That combined with his touch on her breast and his playful words, made her go wild.
 She moaned over and over which didn't give her much time to answer his questions.

In her catharsis she looked at him dead in the eyes. Without even hesitating she claimed "I want it all" and began moving her hips, she wanted to hear him moan and yell from pleasure.

Isaac groaned loudly in pleasure and continued to bounce her while she was riding him. This was incredibly pleasurable. Isaac squeezed her breasts a little tighter and gently kissed them, even sucking on them to pleasure her further. Soon, he felt the sensation in him beginning to build up.
“Asrai... I’m gonna... fuck...”
Isaac groaned again as he began to release, filling Asrai’s inside up with his love. She could feel all of it pouring inside of her, warm and filling.

His loud groaning was music to her ears and she smiled victoriously. Feeling relieved that she wasn't the only one enjoying this new experience.
At his warning, she rocked herself even harder until she felt that sweet warm sensation inside her.

Panting she began slowing down her rocking until she stood there on top of Isaac. Looking at him with a deep feeling of calm and satisfaction. "I said I wanted it all..." she said softly and grinned. Caressing his cheek with her hand.