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Subject: {ASSM} Kindred 15: (slow, M/F, M/F, vamp)
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Chapter 15: A Garden of Deadly Blossoms



I sat in the shaded depths of a heavy canvas tent. The front of the tent was
open to allow me to watch as the contestants sparred against each other, and
I was delighted with what I saw. One thing I had learned when I first
searched for mercenaries was that they were a hodgepodge bunch. They came in
a vast variety of sizes and colors. Some I suspected had come from lands
near where I was born, but others came from lands I had never dreamed
existed.



But I was strongly disgusted by what I was learning from the individual
applicants. As I interviewed each of them, I realized a general theme to
their statements; A discontent of their place within their individual bands.
Although every one of them was a capable warrior in her own right, they had
been treated as scullions, maids and in many cases, camp girls. Many had
been raped; all had been humiliated. And I realized something. I wasn't
going to make any choices for my hidden force. There was no need to choose,
and no reason for them to be hidden.



At dusk, I stepped onto a platform that had been erected in the middle of
the field. "Attention, please. My name is Alexander. I have invited you
here, along with my partner Nalita. I have a few questions for this group.
Are you all under contract or bond to your Captains?" There was a chorus of
"Ayes". "How many of your captains will release you from your contract or
bond for 300 florins?" The amount I offered was the average amount I paid
each mercenary chieftain for his leadership per year. The average mercenary
was paid twenty to forty, with officers making up to seventy-five. But as
expected, I heard very few acknowledgements. "How many of you feel any
loyalty to your companies?" And again, I was unsurprised by the lack of
positive response.



"Your chieftains were not informed as to when you would be released back to
your companies. I actually didn't know how long my search would take." I
paused for a moment. "The initial search is over. I am pleased to state you
have all been selected for my band.  Now, more individualized meetings will
be conducted to determine who will be chosen as officers,  and what
specialties you may possess. I am also looking for a small force for my
personal protection. Any who would be interested in this team may contact
Nalita or Lady Kiro to learn what duties this might entail."



Nalita, Kiro and I had discussed this last night, and it was agreed that
they would make it plain to those interested that an interview with me for
this duty would include sexual intimacy. We were certain this would limit
the number of applicants. Between the three of us, we expected I'd have to
choose from a dozen at most, and had made up a handful of special tokens for
these applicants. In this way I would know which ones were interested, and
avoid any embarrassment with those who weren't.



When I entered the tent before dawn the next morning, Nalita and Kiro
approached me with somewhat stunned expressions. "M'Lord," Kiro spoke first,
"You will have a few more 'special' interviews then we anticipated."



"Oh?" I asked. "How many more"



Nalita responded, "We expect approximately forty more."



I know my mouth dropped open. Nalita shrugged. "I expect most took the
tokens out of curiosity. I doubt many of them will actually present them to
you."



I could accept that. "And what about the second part of our discussion. Do
you still think I should feed openly?"



Kiro and Nalita looked at each other. "Yes. If there is a problem, I'll be
outside to make them forget. Besides, you'll need to place any you choose
under the Covenant as soon as you can. This way leaves you with the least
amount of explanation to them."



I could have argued, but the first interviewee had arrived with the rising
sun. She introduced herself as Maledith, and was a young woman with pale
skin, long strawberry blond hair and bright blue eyes. She wore a studded
leather jerkin, at her waist hung a scimitar in a battered scabbard, and a
pair of daggers tucked in her wide belt. She didn't present me with a token,
so we kept our discussion to her skills at battle. I made notes, and asked
if she'd be willing to prove herself late in the afternoon. (When we'd had
the tent erected, we made sure the afternoon sun would be in the sky behind
the entrance. Thus I could sit near the doorway to observe, and remain free
from the agonizing blow of its rays.)



Thus the morning went, and I'd met with twenty-two warriors without the
presentation of a single token. I was beginning to suspect that Nalita was
being generous in her initial estimate of twelve applicants.



But the next applicant took her seat and tossed me one of the  tokens. She
was young, perhaps seventeen. Her blond hair was tied in a neat braid, and
her brown eyes sparkled with intelligence. She bore a longsword and wore
light ringmail. "I was told you were looking for a squad for your personal
service. True?" I nodded affirmative. "I was also told such service would
entail you taking me to your bed. Also true?"



"Yes, the position will require that among your duties. Now, go ahead and
tell me I'm a disgusting miscreant, and then we'll discuss your skills at
arms instead."



She sat back with a slow smile, looking at me appraisingly. "No. You're no
villain, and you look to be a much more considerate lover than any other man
I've had. So... " She leaned across the desk that separated us and offered
her hand. "I'm Talia of Belacourt. Tell me more of what you are looking for,
besides a lover."



I took the proffered hand. As I'd expected her grip was strong and
calloused. "I'm looking for women that are skilled in weapons, obviously.
But also who are intelligent. My guards will find themselves traveling long
distances with me, and might find themselves in many strange cultures. As
for your willingness to share my bed, I'll explain more this eve if you
choose to join me." After agreeing to a time to meet that evening, our
conversation turned to the more mundane matters of her skills and talents.



A few more interviews followed, one of which held the promise of being a
fine officer. During a short break, I leaned back and shut my eyes for a
moment. When I opened them, a vision I'd never dreamed of stood before me.



She was very tall. Her hair was almost black, and hung in multiple tight
braids. But what took me by surprise was her skin. The woman had skin like
ebony. I'd never met a woman with skin this dark. I didn't know women like
this existed. Her dark eyes met mine, and seemed to twinkle with amusement.
She wore a vest and kilt of some sort of animal pelt, a gold furred
creature. She carried half dozen javelins in one hand, with a shield
strapped to the opposite arm. In the waist of her kilt, a dagger was thrust.



She leaned the javelins against the side of the tent, then reached into a
pouch I hadn't noticed that hung from her hip, and tossed me one of the
tokens.



"You seek a bedmate who is a warrior. Kirish is a warrior. Tell me more
about your needs. Perhaps Kirish will take you for a partner."



She moved gracefully to the chair opposite me and settled down. I said,
"First, tell me where you come from. I've never seen a person with skin like
yours."



Kirish smiled at me, and her bright white teeth were startling against her
rich brown lips. "I come from far to the west, across the vast western
waters and across the luxuriant plain, from my home, Nirob."



I gave Kirish much the same explanations I had offered Talia. She accepted
them with aplomb. Then I nodded to the token that lay on my desk. "I've told
you what type of person I seek. I think you will fit those needs admirably.
But this matter is one you need choose. Do these duties interest you enough
to contemplate this additional obligation?"



She considered the matter seriously. "Must I decide without knowledge of
what I accept?"



I understood what she meant. "If you like, join me at the new day. I'll be
more than delighted to let you inspect your options."



"So late?" She chuckled softly, and I knew she understood the reason for the
lateness. "I hope your stamina is excellent, Lord Alexander." Then she
stood, collected her weapons and strode out of the tent.



By the end of the day, thirty three warriors had been interviewed, four had
been noted as possible officers, and one additional token had been returned.
At this rate, I'd have the interviews done in another six days. Nalita had
been watching the continuing sparring amongst the warriors, and reported
that they seemed to be getting used to one another. "Alright, tomorrow split
them into teams. Let's see how they work together with soldiers they've
never fought with. And then, ten nights from now, we'll begin cutting our
expenses."





Talia arrived at exactly the time we'd agreed on, three hours before the new
day. I invited her into my chambers. "I will not force you into this, Talia.
If you like, you may depart, and I will seek another more agreeable."



She looked around the room and smiled. "No, I'm quite willing to do this.
Where can I set my weapons?"



I pointed to a chest next to the bed. "Set them there if you like. Your
armor as well." She unlaced the ringmail and lifted it over her head. Under
the armor she wore a padded jerkin and a leather strap skirt.  She set the
armor under her weapons, and made sure the blades were within reach of the
bed. When she moved to pull the jerkin over her head, I intervened. "Allow
me, please."



She smiled and turned to me, raising her arms above her head. I stepped
close and lifted the bottom of jacket and tugged it off.  She wore a thin
cotton chemise under it, which I also lifted off.



She lowered her arms and looked me in the eye. "Do you approve?"



I looked her over with pleasure. Her breasts were smaller than Mia's had
been when I met her, but her nipples were long and stood proudly. Her
areolas were a light brown, the rest of her skin very light. I ran my hands
along her ribs and waist, then ran the back of my fingers across her
breasts. She gave a small shiver and quiet sigh.



I knelt before her, and unbuckled the leather skirt, letting it fall around
her ankles. Under the skirt she wore a short cotton undergarment. I slid
this off her hips as well. Then I unlaced her sandals and slipped them off.
I stood back and admired the nude form before me. "I approve very much."



"May I satisfy my curiosity?" She asked. I nodded and untied the sash of my
night robe. I was naked under it, and she looked me over appraisingly. I was
not a young man. My new life had begun in the forty-first year of my old
one. I was perhaps five foot eight, tall for this land, but less than
average for the land of my birth. My belly had a slight paunch, but was firm
to the touch. I was wide of chest, and muscular in arm and leg. "I see no
reason to complain," she said with a grin.



I led her to the bath, and enjoyed washing her immensely. Then I led her to
the bed. "You can still refuse, Talia." Her response was to take me in her
hand and lie on the bed.



I suspect she expected me to simply plunge into her and take my pleasure. I
know she gasped and moaned when my lips first caressed her labia. I
discovered she was prone to tiny squeaks of delight when I pressed my tongue
inside her and thrust gently. And that she would shiver whenever I caressed
her clit with my tongue. But when she finally climaxed, she stiffened and
stopped breathing until I stopped my caresses in concern. Then she simply
collapsed with a whimper.



When she'd recovered, I kissed her gently and caressed her tiny breasts,
then entered her slowly. She was very moist, but very tight, and I relaxed
and made love to her slowly. And as her climax drew close, I sank my fangs
into her throat and fed.



As I drank, she wrapped her legs around me and bucked against me in a
violent orgasm. As her climax slowly passed, I licked the wounds on her
throat. I sat up, still trapped by her entwined legs, and licked her blood
from my lips and fangs as she watched in fascination.



"Now you know what I am, Talia. I don't know what your people call such
creatures, but mine call them vampire. So tell me, knowing this, would you
still serve me?"



She slowly unlocked her legs and let me slide free. Then she touched her
throat, finding the wounds healed. "If I serve you, would you pleasure me
each time like you have? Or was this the only time I'll feel such things?"



"Talia, I am only able to feed with a lover. Every time you come to me, you
will find delight like this in my arms. And I will find delight with you.
Now, consider what you know. But share your knowledge with no one. Then come
to me on the morrow, and tell me of your decision."



I watched her dress, and when she began to brush her hair, I sat her down on
the bed before me. I think I surprised her again when I shortly had her hair
easily tied in her familiar braid. "My wife, goddess watch over her, wore
her hair like yours. I loved to braid it for her." Talia offered me a gentle
smile at my words, then departed.



Perhaps forty minutes later, a firm knock made me aware of the time. I
opened the door for Kirish, and she again offered her blinding smile. She
came without her shield or javelins. I was going to ask, but she anticipated
me. "A friend watches over my shield, and the javelins are easy to replace.
I don't think I will need either tonight."



She looked around the room, and set her dagger on the same chest Talia had
used for her armor and weapons. Then she unlaced her gold furred vest and
tossed it on the floor beside the bed, followed by her kilt.



Then she stood before me with a challenging look. "Strip, Hava Alexander.
You see what I offer, let me see what you offer me." I know I looked
confused at the way she addressed me. "Hava. It means, chieftain, leader,
the one who commands all."



I untied my robe again, and waited as Kirish stalked over and began to run
her hands across my body. She took my bicep in her hand and squeezed with a
sound of appreciation. She gave my buttock a firm slap, then took my cock in
her hand and gave it a couple of strokes, then knelt before me and flicked
her tongue across the opening, tasting the drop of lubricant her touch had
coaxed out.



Then she took me into her mouth and quickly sucked and stroked me to climax,
swallowing every drop. When she stood, she bit my shoulder painfully. "Let
me see how soon you recover, Hava." I decided it was time not to be wasted.



I lifted her in my arms and tossed her on the bed. As she lay there
chuckling at me, I took her black nipple into my mouth, and suckled it to a
stiff pebble. Her chuckle died abruptly as I nipped on the hard flesh, and a
soft moan took its place. I spent a few minutes caressing and enjoying the
taste and texture of her firm full breasts.



Then I ran my tongue along her stomach, with a stop to probe her navel and
feel her squirm. I nibbled at the thick triangle of her pubic hair then
moved her legs apart and attacked her pussy with my tongue, lips and teeth.
I wasn't able to push her over the top as quickly as she had me, but I still
enjoyed the results when her war cry rang out and she thrashed under my
onslaught.



Then I pinned her shoulders to the bed with my hands, and spread her legs
with mine. I humped against her, rubbing the tip of my cock along her sex
and clit for a moment. When I found her opening, she was wet and ready, and
I slid into her, until I found my way blocked. Then I looked at her in
shocked disbelief.



Kirish was having none of that, though, and with a violent thrust of her
hips, she forced me through her barrier and engulfed me with her virgin
slit. Then she began to twist under me, rubbing her channel against my
invading sword.



I began to thrust into her slowly, but her animal growls and violent twists
showed me her displeasure with my pace, and I began to drive into her hard
and fast. And when she came, and her war cry began to ululate I sank my
fangs into her throat. Her cries choked off with my strike, then I felt her
bite me hard in the shoulder, and felt my blood run across my skin. As it
touched her tongue, her pussy clamped and spasmed around my cock, and her
howls of pain and pleasure filled my ears as I filled and drank from her.



At last, she lay back, shuddering from the pain of the change, and the
pleasure of her body. When she opened her eyes, I made sure she watched as I
licked her blood from my lips and fangs. "I know you, Hava Alexander. You
are the NightFeeder. The creature used to terrify children. Will you now
take my life?"



I shook my head. "No, your life is yours, Kirish, to enjoy as you like. But
you know me now. You know what I am. And I would still ask you to serve me.
But I ask, I do not command." She considered my words carefully.



"I gave you that which a man values most. And you still ask if I choose to
serve you. Hava Alexander, I pledge myself to you until you drive me to the
depths of the sea. Kirish will guard you evermore."



I said nothing, I only lifted her and carried her to the bath. I washed her
lovingly, washing the odor of our passion and her pain away. When she was
clean, she lay back against me as I lightly caressed her breasts.



"Kirish, why did you give me that gift? Why not to a past love, or a future
husband? I know when Kiro or Nalita gave you the token, they explained
clearly that there would be no exclusivity, that you would be one of several
women to share my bed. Why was I your choice?"



"Because I knew I wanted to serve you, Hava. And to serve you best, I must
become one of perhaps many. And I was most pleased with the skill of your
sword. You will stab me often, will you not?"



"Aye, as often as I may. It will depend on how many are finally selected."



She nodded acceptance to that. "But I'm sorry you bit me tonight. I didn't
expect that, and if I'd even dreamed it would happen, I would have warned
you, and eased the pain as much as I could." I then taught her of the
Change, and what it had wrought upon her. We discussed it for a while, then
she kissed me and made her way to her own bed.



I had one more bedmate that night. Alaysia had long dark hair, and very pale
skin, She bore a heavy two-handed sword, but was startlingly thin. She
turned out to be an exceptionally eager lover, and easily accepted my
revelation. I ended up getting just two hours of rest each night for the
next seven nights. And on the tenth night, my warriors displayed their
skills for me.

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