Bladecrest

[Shura]

Iris purred as her chin was scratched and her eyes fell shut. "Hmmm I eat great." She grinned before pulling back and shaking off the sleepy feeling. "But if you keep doing that I'll never wake up." She teased before leaning forward and kissing him softly

 

[Gobbo]

Eli returned the kiss passionately, murring quietly. "But I like how good it makes you feel. I like seeing you happy." he said quietly, rubbing her ears lightly. He nuzzled her neck for a moment, pressing his lips to her skin lightly. "But if you insist, I can stop..." he teased quietly, nipping lightly at her neck with a playful growl.

 

[Shura]

Iris couldn't tilted her head into the scratch enjoying his gentle touch. Meowing softly as he nuzzled her neck. "Mmmm no fair... you know my weak spots..." she whined softly before letting out a moan as he nipped her neck

 

[Gobbo]

Eli purred quietly, chuckling a little as he left gentle bites and licks along her neck. He enjoyed hearing the noises she made when he did it. "I'm sure I don't know all of them yet... Now you have me curious." he said teasingly, kissing along her shoulder lightly. Her skin was warm and pleasant on his lips, and he just couldn't get enough of kissing her.

 

[Shura]

Iris whined playfully as he continued to take her thoughts her whines turned I to small groans. She shivered slightly tilting.

 

[Gobbo]

Eli grinned mischievously, biting a little harder on her neck. He kissed the marks he left before marking a new spot, growling low. He felt a heat rising in his body that he tried to keep in check, she had asked him to take things slow and he was determined to do so.

 

[Shura]

Iris gasped softly as he as bit down harder on her shoulder a mix of bliss and pain shooting up her spine. She dug her claws into his shoulders out of reflex. "Sorry... just bitting little too hard" she apologized. She was she the side her neck was bruised from the attention but didn't much mind it

 

[Gobbo]

Eli stopped the biting, kissing lightly at the marks he left. "You know I don't mind your claws, love..." he said quietly, nuzzling her neck affectionately. Suddenly the door burst open, causing Eli to jump violently enough to fall off the bed. Aimar was standing there, staring at them.


"Well? Are you two coming or not? The ritual is tonight!"

 

[Shura]

Iris yelped softly as she popped up on all fours in a defensive stance but calmed down when she saw who what entered. "Aimar... uh right the ritual..." she muttered having completely forgotten a out it. She looked over to Elias who had fallen off the bed and winced. "Are you okay? "

 

[Gobbo]

Eli rubbed his head, staring at Aimar for a few moments before looking over at Iris. "Yeah, I'm fine... I almost forgot about the ritual." Aimar shook his head and laughed a little. "Get ready and meet me outside. Apologies for interrupting... whatever it was I interrupted." he said with a little smirk, heading outside. Eli sighed and sat up, leaning against the bed. "Nearly gave me a damn heart attack..."

 

[Shura]

Iris chuckled softly as he left before looking down at Elias seeing he was rather frazzled she smiled softly and kissed his head lightly. "Good thing he didn't." She smiled. "Guess we should get ready... um... is there anything specific i have to wear for this? or do?" She asked with a curious tilt of her head.

 

[Gobbo]

"Yeah, I don't need a heart attack any time soon." he said with a laugh, standing and stretching. "Not that I really know of... Some people regard rituals like this as marriages, but I think this case is a little different." he said with a small smile, leaning in to kiss her forehead lightly.

 

[Shura]

Iris blushed lightly before nodding, "Ah... I see..." she muttered softly before kissing his cheek. She pulled away to take a quick bath and change into a fresh set of clothes. She sighed softly as she started to undress before noticing the bruising along the side of her neck where Eli had been nipping at earlier, it wasn't terrible but noticeable. She smiled softly before slipping into the heated waters and washing up trying not to lounge in the water.

 

[Gobbo]

Eli smiled and watched her walk into the bathroom, deciding to get changed himself. He wished that he could crawl into the bath with her, his cheeks flushing at the thought. He shook his head quickly and got changed into a black shirt and pants. They weren't fancy, but they certainly weren't the beat-up clothes he wore normally. He combed his fingers through his hair, hoping he she would approve.

 

[Shura]

Iris hummed softly as she got dressed , brushing her hair out to let it dry before stepping out. She smiled softly seeing Elias already dressed admiring him a moment still with a feeling of disbelief that she had him as a mate.

 

[Gobbo]

Eli didn't notice her at first, and she would notice something odd about him. He almost seemed nervous. He looked over at her after a few moments, brushing his hair from his face with a warm smile. "You look perfect." he said with a little grin, moving over and sliding his arms around her waist.


"Ready if you are..."

 

[Shura]

Iris smiled softly and kissed his cheek "you look great aswell." She smiled softly before kissing his cheek. She laced his fingers with his before head out of the hut toward the ritual ground. As they got closer she started to be come worried.

 

[Gobbo]

Eli smiled when she kissed him, his cheeks flushing a little. He held her hand tightly as they walked, the fairy lights following them. More lights appeared the closer they got to the ritual ground, and he glanced over at her with a little smile. The forest was beautiful, the lights showing the worried look on her face. "Hey, it'll be alright." he said with a smile, nudging her shoulder with his.


Aimar was waiting, standing underneath an arch of stone and vines. Eli could feel eyes on him, though he could only really see Aimar.


"You two are right on time. Please, stand here under the arch."

 

[Shura]

Iris found the presence of the fairy lights to be a bit calming. She looked over to him with a small smile and nodded. They arrived to the grounds and she noticed the arch. She felt a bit of nervousness as the moved under the arch.

 

[Gobbo]

Aimar smiled, watching the two of them for a moment. "This, my friends, is going to be a turning point for your life. A new start. If you're ready, then take this dagger." he said, holding out a beautiful and ornate elven dagger. Eli steadied his breathing and took the knife, looking over at Iris with a little smile. He tried not to show it, but his eyes reflected his worry. Before he could let his worry get the best of him he turned to her, facing her. "Iris... by sharing our blood, I vow to stay by your side until death claims me. Your life is mine to protect and cherish, and is not something I would ever take for granted." he said solemnly, grabbing the blade. He drew the knife through quickly, large drops of crimson dripping from his palm as he handed the blade to her.

 

[Shura]

Iris tried not to show her worry and fear but wasn't doing a very good job, anxiety twisted in her stomach partially from the ritual but also because the whole ceremony seemed like something binding and forever which she didn't mind but some part of her still had issues with the thought of marriage due to her family. She looked up at Elias as he made his vow her worries and anxiety easing a bit at his words. It was insane to think of being bound to someone for ever after only knowing them for two weeks but She felt safe with Elias and she knew he would keep true to his words. Iris accepted the dagger and took a deep breath. "Elias, by sharing our blood... I promise to stay by your side loyal and true, to protect you to the best of my ability and cherish you always." She said softly her voice a bit shaky but her words holding true. She ran the dager over her palm quickly wincing at the pain as blood emerged form the cut.

 

[Gobbo]

Eli smiled softly at her words, feeling a warmth well up in his chest. He leaned in and kissed her deeply as he slid his hand into hers, the warmth of her blood mixing with his. As their hands intertwined there was a sudden flash of light, fairy lights swirling around them as they kissed. The bracelets released with a metallic clang, clattering to the stone under their feet.

 

[Shura]

Iris laced her fingers with his as she returned the deep loving kiss. She felt fluttering in her stomach and in her chest making her feel light and happy. She pulled back shortly after the years were free and looked down at the gold bands. She was happy to have them off but at the same time was sad to see them off.

 

[Gobbo]

Aimar picked the bracelets up, looking them over for a moment. "The two of you won't need these anymore... I must say, that was one of the more beautiful ceremonies I've seen." he admitted with a smile. Eli flushed a little, resting his forehead on hers for a few moments. "I know this has been a lot for you to deal with in such a short time, Iris... You've been awfully tolerant of my antics. Thank you." he said with a little laugh. His hand wasn't hurting anymore, and though it was bloody he could feel the cut closing up.

 

[Shura]

Iris smiled softly to Aimar before looking up at Elias "It hasn't been that bad..."she chuckled softly. "I'm not too worried..." she added before kissing his cheek.