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Night Watch I: Eliza, Ward of Andrew

Tell me, truthfully, what your thoughts are on the matter (or) antler vibes

*Andrew's POV*

I was only half-watching Eliza and Blasko talking when Eliza surprised the shit out of me by knocking at the hand Blasko had been using to pat her shoulder. What!?! That wasn't like her, she normally respected rank! Eliza looked upset, there's no way Blasko would have touched her inappropriately, was there? Was there?!? I'd kill him! I started to struggle wildly, but when Eliza started talking loudly, I paused, I could just barely hear.

"... it's not your fault, it's just that, Nikki and Pete are both fine, and I'm trying to be understanding! I've dealt with this kind of shit my whole fucking life!" Eliza stood up and came walking towards me rapidly. What the fuck was going on?

Eliza didn't say anything, she just sat next to me and started untying me. I murfled frantically at her, trying to get her to take out the gag, but she ignored me.

I watched her as she untied my wrists. She was biting her lips in a thin, angry, white line, and her eyes were brimming with unshed tears. The moment one hand was free, I tore the gag out. "Eliza! Are you alright?!? What's wrong?" I rubbed her arm gently, desperately wanting to hug her, but afraid of making her uncomfortable, somehow making things worse, or crossing a boundary.

Eliza wouldn't look at me. She just started working on untying my ankles and her frown deepened. I saw one tear spill over and my heart cracked apart. "Gods, Eliza, what's wrong?!? Please, do we need to leave? We can leave the Wild Ones right now if we have to-"

Eliza looked up at me, looking soothed, with a small smile, and I felt giddy. 'Gods,' I thought, 'just let me make you smile and I will do anything you want,' as the butterflies crowded my belly and I totally lost my train of thought. Luckily Eliza chimed in, hopefully my blatant gawping had not made things too awkward...

"No, I don't need to leave, Andrew-" I loved how it sounded when she said my name, she was rubbing where my wrists had been bound- "everyone is too afraid of me to match swords against me now! I need to show the First Officer how I handle a blade, but every single Watchman Blasko asked was too spineless to volunteer! The Night's Watch here is gutless, Andrew, I have no way to demonstrate my swordplay for the First Officer because they think I am a freak and a monster!"

Eliza's words were angry and accusatory, but I saw the deep hurt in her eyes as she scowled. I didn't miss the second tear she wiped hurriedly away before turning her head. I panicked, I hadn't anticipated that she would feel this way. "Surely Blasko-"

Eliza turned to look back at me, and I saw her eyes were irritated and red, the lids puffy. "-Dammit, Andrew, think! I can't face Blasko! For one, he needs to be able to observe. Secondly, if I overcame him, that would look like shit, he's the fucking First Officer!"

She scowled ruefully at the table, still gently rubbing my hands. "My strength lies in power, force, and an ability to take a beating and still stand. Blasko said that only a fighter quicker than a hummingbird would last long enough to make it worth his time. That's not true, I can hold back, just to permit a demonstration. For fuck's sake, I have been! I'm not some out of control fiend!" I rubbed her arm and watched her glower into the table, irritated and hurt.

I was curious what would happen if Eliza didn't hold back as much. I was sure Nikki would be dead. But... Was she saying things with Pete would have gone differently if he were truly an enemy?

It was right then that I noticed both that Eliza was jogging her leg up and down, more consistent with an anxious person than an angry or sad one, and that Blasko was watching us surreptitiously from a few tables away. Ah. I see.

Eliza looked up at me, forlorn and tortured, through her dark lashes. She was so convincing, and so beautiful. But I couldn't let my men see me being taken for a total fool. That would make my, erm, inclinations for Eliza even more obvious. "Andrew-"

I spoke clearly and loudly enough that Blasko would be able to hear. "Eliza, I imagine Blasko bloody well ordered you to pitch a fit and ask me to join you in the ring, am I right?" Knowing she was caught, she straightened up and nodded, looking mildly glum. Though- dammit, was that a twinkle in her emerald, bewitching, eyes?!? Ugh! Why are women so complicated?

I cleared my throat, irritated, but continued on softly, just for the two of us. "It's alright, not your fault." I narrowed my eyes at her, considering her carefully.

"Well, it seems you have carried out Blasko's order, more or less. I consider myself asked, and I'm thinking about it. Tell me, watchman, truthfully, what your thoughts are on the matter. That is an order as well." I sat back and watched Eliza closely as she spoke, removing my hands from hers and crossing my arms, so I could concentrate better. Her touch was distracting, to say the least.

Eliza had apparently already thought about it, as she had an answer ready. Why was I not surprised?

"Andrew, If I lose, you would lose your wager money, true. However, consider the benefit: I'm sure everyone would be very awed by the fact that you took down the mutant upstart that sprouted tusks and was able to pin Pete. I mean, I take it the rest of the Watch was impressed by my other matches, right?" I nodded. Eliza had no idea. Regardless of what happened now, I imagined half the Night Watch would want to be Eliza's special battle-buddy the next time some fools attempted a raid, or if it ever came to war. Eliza pressed on, "If so, if you are able to best me, it would reflect well on you, and inspire confidence in your men, correct?"

I gave her a small nod, I hadn't really thought about that. "You'll just have, you know, dominated the vicious hybrid exile. Whatever, however you want to play it is fine. You'll have shown you are in control of your ward, right? The tribe has nothing to worry about." I made a face at that, it was ridiculous. I knew the Wild Ones had nothing to worry about, but Eliza continued on before I could interject. When I thought about 'dominating' Eliza, it sure as shit was not by trading blows with a pair of cruddy, old wooden, practice swords...

"But, if I win, you'll be fucking loaded with money, Andrew. I don't know how much you wagered, and I don't know what the odds were against me, but I imagine we'd be able to get some new clothes tomorrow." I nodded- yet again, Eliza had no idea. If she actually, sure-as-shit, trounced me, we would be able to get her a new wardrobe, her battleaxe, a claymore, a dagger, a bow, some boots, and the better part of her trip to the Grand Healer. At the least.

"Andrew, there would be no shame in it, as I'm not, ahh..." Eliza pulled on the edge of her kilt and scowled intensely at the table.

"-because you are gifted, Eliza. However, while those things are all true, and excellent points, they don't really tell me what I want to know the most." I waited until Eliza decided to stop playing dumb, she was smarter than that. I wanted her to pick a side, and I would back her, whichever she chose.

Eliza grinned, looking guilty as she met my eyes. It was kind of adorable, and unexpected. She looked like I'd caught her with her hand in a cookie jar. "I'm sorry, Andrew..." She giggled a little, making me smile. "I'm so curious! I want to see just how fucking fast you are!"

I snorted. "Well, I don't know about a fucking hummingbird, but I'll do my best, alright? More like a very determined squirrel, or long-legged Forest pig."

Eliza reached out and rubbed one of my antlers gently, smiling at me, and I was instantly turned to goo. I doubted she realized that I could tell when someone was doing that, the vibrations carried, it was intensely personal and verging on erotic. All the Watchmen knew not to do it. Except Eliza. Oops.

"Maybe a gazelle or a white-tailed deer?" Gods! How'd she know about?.... Guhnnhhh... Eliza was smiling and stroking my antler softly. I felt such a rush I thought I might pass out... I felt my eyes try to glaze over and I fought it, but was losing the battle. Getting lost in her smile, I felt my cock start to think about stiffening and began to panic.

Blasko coughed, helping me surface. I fought to stay focused and pointed, gesticulating vaguely at the training area. "Circle!" Eliza stood, and as soon as she stopped touching my antler, I felt clarity return. How did I end up subjected to such horrifyingly sweet, agonizingly incredible torture? Assuming that, during our turn in the circle, Eliza didn't kill me, put me in a coma, or damage me beyond repair, I would have to have a talk with her after our shopping trip. Both about my cursed feelings and casual antler-touching in public...

I followed Eliza, watching her for signs of trauma from her earlier matches. She had none, and had maintained her smooth, round backside... But I really needed to focus on something other than her voluptuous curves if I was going to try and defeat her with a weapon.

I found myself gripping the pendant I had from Juliet tightly. This was an awkward situation with no perfect solution. By definition we would both get hurt. What would my Dragonfly have done?

Probably the same as I was about to do: respect Eliza's wishes. I would give it my best. If she thrashed me, so be it. Seemed likely. In the unlikely event I could subdue her, I suppose she had asked me to, after all.

Notes

so- into the ring for Andrew and Eliza...

Who do you think will triumph?

i'll give you a hint: it is NOT a tie/draw, there IS a decisive victor.

place your BETS!

Comments

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SmuttyPariah SmuttyPariah
4/15/17

I've waited right to the end to comment. I loved this so much. I love all the characters and if this site would let me vote loads, I would. I wish it were more like wattpad in that respect. I've read the first chapter of the next installment and I can't wait. I'm super excited.

xPockyCookiex xPockyCookiex
4/7/17

@Teja

yay! so glad you like it so far!

anathema anathema
3/26/17

@smutty pariah

*snorts at you* ;0)

anathema anathema
3/26/17

Yes, can't wait!

Teja Teja
3/26/17