Masquerade (Google & Vixen_M)

[Vixen_Mistress]

Silvianna was one among many young women who were invited to the masquerade ball, but while the others were very nervous, happy, and looking forward to throwing themselves at the heir of the kingdom, she was not so happy. She was not as other princesses were, she was born into it, but her father and mother both had fought with their own hands to get where they were and that in the eyes of some made them low royalty, but still royalty, which she figured was the reason she even got an invitation. She would not be rude and decline so she purchased the best and finest materials and began working on her own dress and mask for the event, often very proud since she would not be wearing anything similar to the other girls, making her stand out due to that creative spark. She chose silk and fine fabrics, in silver and white and began making the gown from scratch and finished it the day before the ball.

Once the day had come she slipped into the dress with ease and it looked absolutely stunning, then again anything she wore looked beautiful on her no matter what. She put her tiara on and over it the mask once she arrived at the large castle in her carriage, and as such she was assisted out my the vallet who gazed in awe for a moment before remembering they had a job and helped her to the stand in her silver slippers, not bothering with heels since they were pretty, but would leave blisters in an event like this. Around her neck was a white lace ribbon that fall down over her shoulder. She stood only about five foot five inches, average size for a young woman her age. Her bright sky blue eyes looked around for a moment before heading to the door and presenting her invitation. Like the rest she was introduced at the entrance to everyone by a very loud man calling out names, and was lead down by a handsome young servant into the large crowds of people.

Looking about she smiled and greeted those who greeted her and could feel eyes on her, knowing they were all wondering about her gown and where she could have bought it. Smirking a little she walked past a few gentlemen trying to ask her for a dance whom she politely declined and proceeded to the nearest window to look up into the night sky and the stars and full moon, thinking to herself how beautiful it was. He long silver hair was let down and flowed to her mid back and over her bust, long bangs fell around her cheeks, framing her pretty face. One thing that many noticed and probably found odd about her was the piercings in her ears, three in each and a small silver chain attached all three together. The ears were very pleasurable for an elf, but very painful if gripped too hard, or in her case pierced, so some would not doubt think she was insane for getting more than one in each ear as girls normally did. Her white mask hid much, but her eyes often told a lot if she allowed others in.

 

[DomG]

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Shuraste Godeana had been quite excited about the party that he was throwing, a masquerade to celebrate the fact that he would soon ascend to the throne, at least as soon as he fulfilled a single tradition that Drow nobility were required to fill before they could use their title. Right now Shuraste was considered prince though his parents were dead. Still it was only a matter of time before he was able to find the throng, every king needed a queen and he just needed to find one worthy of being his.

Rising to any sort of position of power in the Drow was quite difficult, as a rule their species was quite adept at back stabbing and betrayal, it was almost a tradition among their kind. To make sure that he would one day in the position he had needed to stab several rivals, his own cousins in the back. Years of plotting and now at the age of twenty six everything he had desired was well within his grasp should he just find one worthy of him.

Standing in front of a mirror Shuraste was dressing for the party, as part of the of the nobilities traditions the party had to be a masquerade, one that would keep his identity a secret while the young ladies tried to figure out who he was in order to give them an advantage in the courting process. HE however had no desire to play such a stupid game. He would be the one to find the one that he desired, the entire point of the party was for him to find someone worthy of him.

Finally dressed Shuraste made his way down to the party through a side door in his room, sliding in like he were any other guest just walking about and enjoying the festivities. He mingled, enjoyed his own wine and food, talking to a few of the guests but it seemed that none of the young women were remotely interested in anyone who wasn't the prince throwing the party. Perhaps this entire thing was just an experiment in futility.

It was just about when he was going to give up that he saw her for the first time, standing the in moonlight that highlighted her pale beauty, making her hair shine so perfectly. A true vision and unlike the others she wasn't running around trying to find him and seduce him. This could be quite interesting, at the very least she was a fresh breath of air compared to the other women that had attended. Picking up two fresh glasses of wine he made his way toward her, moving to her side where he stood silently, looking up at the moon with her before he offered her the extra glass of wine that he held. “Forgive me for saying this but you look rather disinterested in all of this... I suppose I am not the only one who finds this to be a waste of time.”

 

[Vixen_Mistress]

Hearing the voice she looked up at the wine before looking into the face of another stranger, however he had not tried to flirt like others, she was not too interested in politics and most the men were concerned with who they were speaking to and if there would be any gain in trying to woo one of the women at the party, already she had decided not to tell a few men her name since all they were thinking about was what they could gain from her or her people. Looking at the drink for a moment she brought her dainty hand up and accepted the glass, brushing a finger against his hand as she accepted then looked at the people around them nodding her head. "It is a beautiful party, but these people are all so selfish, thinking only of money and what they can take from other's countries. They are remembering names to look up, men and women, if they can't have the drow prince of this kingdom, then they might as well settle for the next best thing. I am not interested in that, I like to talk with people about things that are more interesting, a party is usually suppose to be fun, but they do not see that." She said as she looked at all the people chatting and looking around before looking up at him, "So what is your name Sir?" She asked, no one knowing the prince's name, so a first name would be enough to keep her in the dark that she was speaking with the prince.

Hearing the music end and another song begin she sighed and looked back at him, her dress making her look so pure and innocent, the only thing that did not match was her ear piercings. Smiling a little she gave a curtsy and lowered her head a little in a bow, raising her hand up for him, knowing some me would kiss the hand, or knuckles or if there was no interest they would give a bow while holding her hand, "My name is Silvianna Veigt," She said, knowing if anyone knew her they would walk away, her family just about as bad as drow, fighting their way to the top to be royalty, and something people thought were unnatural and rather low of royalty since there was no place for fighting like that in courts and such. Sighing a little she waited to see if he would walk away or have the look of distaste that others did.

"What about you, why are you not flirting with other princesses. Surely you can tell that I am not exactly what the gentleman are interested in. They find me attractive, and we have strong people and armies, but they all think I am too spirited, and wild. I am an elf, and it should run through every elf, I love going through the forests at night in the moon, swimming at the water fall near my home, going to nature where we come from." She said before blushing and looking away from a moment, "I am sorry, I do not mean to bore you with my talk of nonsense and things that do not matter to most..." She said bashfully, not sure why she was talking with him more than she had most the men here, realizing she had said more to him than any of those here that she told off and was getting jealous looks from the men she had turned down and women who had wanted to talk to the handsome man talking to the beautiful little black sheep off in the background.

 

[DomG]

She was definitely different from most of those invited to the party, though anyone with any sort of nobility had been invited and had of course attended if only just to make networking connections. Silvianna on the other hand seemed to be more open and honest with him. It was only a first impression but Shuraste prided himself on being able to read people quite quickly, it was something that every Drow had to learn how to do rather quickly if they wanted to survive any length of time, from the lowest peasant to the highest noble each and every Drow was always looking to advance themselves by any way possible.

HE was familiar with her name though, that was one of the few people who he had personally made sure was invited to the party. Though her family was of Elven descent Shuraste had to wonder if perhaps they had some Drow blood far back, they had showed a great deal of ambition and drive in order to succeed and achieve the station that they had. Instead of showing any distaste now true interest shown in his eyes, she had really caught his attention now.

With a small smirk on his lips he raised her hand to his mouth, the kiss only the slightest brush of his lips over the back of her hand but he continued to hold her hand as he raised his head. “I must say that it is a real pleasure to meet you Silvianna.” He said, reaching out to brush the tips of his fingers against her ear, unable to hold back his curiosity at the sight of the piercings there, Drow ears were just as sensitive as those of their cousins and he was curious about why she had done this... was it because she enjoyed the sensation or merely for fashion. “I am Shuraste.” He left his family name out of it, to give away family name might clue her in on who he was, why give away his identity when he had a chance to just talk to her as equals in the party.

“Please don't stop because you think you may be boring me.” He said with a small chuckle, enjoying the honesty which she was showing him, an openness that was quite refreshing in a world that was normally filled with people wearing masks that were as metaphorical as they were physical. “Honestly I find you more interesting because you are talking about something other then politics or the latest fashions in your home country... I am quite happy to have met someone here who also enjoys the simpler things.” Shuraste definitely enjoyed the trappings of his nobility but the people that he dealt with were a great annoyance... if only he could have the benefits without dealing with the others who considered themselves their equals. "Although the fact that you are the most beautiful woman here doesn't hurt your chances of holding my interest."

 

[Vixen_Mistress]

Silv was glad she was wearing her mask or else her bright blush would have been seen under her mask, making her smile a little, her full, and perfect lips turning into the first smile she had since arriving at this party. His touch was odd, it did not disgust her as the others had, she felt butterflies in her stomach as she looked up at him her body a little more warm from the blushing. She had never had this reaction with a male before, What is wrong with me? He is just another male, he just seems much more intelligent than others about trying to flirt, she thought to herself, biting her lip a little before looking back out the window, "Please, call me Silv, And it is a pleasure to meet you as well." She said softly. She did not take her hand from his grasp and allowed her fingers to gentle take a hold of his own, showing it was not making her uncomfortable as others. "I am glad I am not boring you, and you do seem rather unique yourself." She said softly her voice very beautiful.

Feeling his hand on her ear was odd, and not something she had expected, looking up at him, her eyes widened a bit as she felt her body tense and give a small shudder of pleasure. "Interested in the piercings? I got them, to prove I am as strong as others, if not stronger, the ears are very painful, and most who get them pierced have them healed instantly, I let them heal naturally with just regular salves, it took time, but in my opinion, they look pretty, and make me unique compared to others, did them myself as well." She said as she leaned her head a little against his hand her ears warm showing his touch was making her blush and possibly more, but that was not appropriate to talk about outside the bedroom let alone in an even such as this. Smiling a little she moved a little close to him to speak her long hair brushing his hand. Her bright blue eyes shining and looking up into his seeing the red in them, common among the drow. "Don't suppose you would like to dance would you My Lord?" She asked politely as a rather nice and fast paced song played with violins, one of her favorite, and despite that she was not social with normal men, she loved dancing and was a graceful dancer and never held back anything when dancing.

Looking around she bit her lip a little, "Do you think the prince will ever make his appearance at his own party? I have not heard them announce his entrance yet, if he does not show up soon he might miss the opportunity to pick one of these princess's, since that is why most think he had this party, and I have little doubt. It is interesting though, behind masks people are more honest than face to face." She added softly, not realizing that he was the prince, but unlike other ladies who were talking bad about him being late she merely joked about missing the opportunity to choose one of these very shallow women around her, since she had not interest in being a trophy for someone, she wanted more than just a good deal and alliance between kingdoms, she wanted a connection and to get to know and love whom she was to wed, and she knew most did not care or understand, but she was odd as well as her family, way back when there was drow blood in their line, hence where she got the silver hair, but with her skin milky white it was clear that she was very little. Her family however had many secrets, like the princess who felt pain, but also considered it pleasurable to a point, her mother and father's hidden relationship as Master and pet, but they loved each other and they both enjoyed it behind closed doors, not that their daughter could not hear everything and put two and two together.

 

[DomG]

Silv, he rolled it through his head a few times, it felt more intimate then just using her normal name. It sounded like something that he would be whispering in the bedroom as he lay next to her, both of them to tired to move. He couldn't possible find her boring, around him were people who were more interested in how much power they could acquire by meeting and manipulating the prince, none of them having an actual interest in meeting and interacting with him. IT seemed that he had actually found someone, maybe the only other person in the party who hadn't come with some sort of secondary agenda. True he could find out if she really was the only one by moving around the party a bit and brushing elbows with others but Shuraste already felt as though he had found what he had been looking for.

And of course part of the reason he was interested in her were the piercings, they were almost hypnotic and having her shift to press a little further against his hand definitely sent a thrill through him. He could feel the heat gathering in her ears and wondered what else it might be doing besides making her blush, any non elf or drow who were watching would just see a simple encounter between two people at the party, someone examining the young ladies piercings but elves and drow would be able to see a little bit more. “Of believe me Silv, I understand why you did it.” Moving his hand away from her ear Shuraste brushed his own hair back from his left ear which had before then been covered, revealing the ear had three onyx spikes through it, he had not done them himself but he had allowed them to heal naturally. “I got one added for each assassination attempt I avoided when I was younger, a way to remind myself to always be on guard.”

He was distracted from those thoughts though by her request to dance, a request that was very well met by Shuraste. Without wasting a moment he lightly pulled her out to the dance floor by the hand which he still held, quickly pulling her against his body and moving to the rapid beat, keeping her close enough against him to possible cause some sort of scandal among the people watching. “Oh I don't know, maybe the prince is already here.” He suggested, his breath hot on her ear as he whispered to her. “I mean the entire point of this masquerade is to stay in disguise. I hardly think he would be able to keep incognito if he had someone announce his presence.” A year before he had gone to a similar party for a Vampire princess, but the moment her presence was announced just about every man in the party had flocked to her side... he could hear other gossiping about him and was making note of that but it hardly mattered, right now he was sharing an intimate moment with the one who he had decided upon, the only question was if he should tell her who he was just yet.

 

[Vixen_Mistress]

Her telling him to call her a more personal name was indeed meant to be a little more intimate, she had no idea who he was and that he was the prince of this party. She began to feel a little hopeful, glad to see he was not as other men around in the room, dressed nicely, yes, but he was not as arrogant, atleast not without reason, the other men were nothing compared to him, and for once she was rather impressed by him, not by money, gifts, or how they hunted a bear and got a small scratch to try and show off. Shuraste was one man she had an interest in, and the only one for a long time, someone who might have been like her. And when she saw his piercings she could not help but smile a little as she slowly brought a hand up to touch the piercings softly, her gentle eyes showing she meant him no harm, "Well I promise I am not going to try anything like that, and you do not need to have your guard up when it comes to me." She said, knowing that was a lie, there were more ways to hurt someone when you were as close as this, and closer if she really wanted to be, she knew her mother had gotten her place as queen by nearly killing her father in bed, and that night Silvianna was conceived.

Feeling his hand take hers and slowly bring her to the dance floor she could not help but smile excitedly as she pressed her body against his, her curves right up against him and able to be felt through her dress against his firm body. Her movements were fluid, swift, and moved with his, her legs moving under the dress in ways some would not even be able to see, but he seemed to be playing the same game that she was, doing scandalous things under the clothing, some noticeable, others not so much, her body rubbing against his gentle, her eyes always on his own, showing how much she was truly enjoying this game, and wondered where it would go.

Hearing him say that the prince might be there she could not help but look up at him for a moment then around the room, noticing a few things now, people were watching them, others were trying to out do their very hot dancing, but none were coming close, she began to wonder if she had accidently gained the attention of the prince when trying to stay out of sight and mind. However she would figure it out sooner or later, for now she was enjoying him, her slender figure against his in a passionate dance, the music only picking up and having a slightly different tune, faster, but almost more provocative, she did not think about it too much, instead she kept her attention on the handsome drow against her, her twists and turns so perfect, her every move so beautiful, natural, meant to attract him to her in more than one way, the spirit in her bringing out her more wild, mischievous, flirtatious, spirited, and stunning side being shown to him, and only him.

 

[DomG]

Her touch was something that brought a small sigh from his lips, the ears of a Drow were just as sensitive as those of their cousins. The spikes had been rather painful to have inserted and he had allowed them to heal naturally in their own time, though the temptation had been there for him to have a healer brought in to close the wounds right away, though by the third time he was no longer bothered by it. He didn't really think that she was a threat in terms of assassination but he did intend to have her in his bed before to long and that was where a man was most vulnerable. His uncle had been killed by his mother in that manner, opening up the road to the throne for his father and eventually for him. One of his cousins had even tried to seduce him at one point, no doubt intending to poison him or drive a dagger into his throat. He had turned her down and a few months later she had been found dead in bed with another of their cousins, an assassination attempt that claimed the lives of both.

The dancing however took his mind off the thought of such a threat, for the first time in quite some time Shuraste was as relaxed as could be, his entire body feeling as though it were on a cloud. Perhaps it was rather foolish considering the short amount of time that he had known Silv, her ability to put him at ease so quickly could be dangerous but Shuraste wasn't going to complain, to be so at ease with someone was unusual for him and he was going to savor it. As she played her game of flirtation and perhaps seduction through her dancing Shuraste played along with her, he wasn't able to hide his movements the way that her dress helped to hide her legs so instead he was more subtle, his hands always in motion, normally just brushing oh so lightly over her arms but occasionally he would quickly shift them over her body, lightly brushing under her breasts or over her hips and thighs. These movements were so swift that they weren't even noticed by those who watched them dance, it was clear that these two were moving with a great deal more talent then those around them, Shuraste having learned the art of dance to lend him more grace, vital to survival in Drow royal court.

He could see it in her eyes though, she was beginning to wonder if perhaps he was the prince. This girl wasn't a fool, clever enough to realize just what he was up to perhaps? Well it just cemented his opinion of her, he would possess her, one way or another she would be made his queen once she was ready for it. As the music came to a close, the band needing a break after playing for so long and so quickly he held Silv tight against him for a moment longer, bending his head down to whisper into her ear, ready to share a secret with her. “Have you figured it out yet?” He asked with his lips brushing against her ear, teasing her now. “The prince made his entrance some time ago, quietly rather then with any great deal of flourish. Already he has set his eyes on what he wants and sees no point in making some grand announcement... now he would very much like to take the young woman he has set eyes on out into the gardens for a little bit of privacy... and the prince has never been good at hearing no.” This was hardly subtle but he felt no point in playing around now, he was only indirect until it no longer served a purpose.

 

[Vixen_Mistress]

Feeling his touch excited her in no way a man had ever been able to in years, her body reacting a little but no one but he and she would notice, her eyes looking up into his, wondering if he had figured her out, that this really was one of the first times she had ever felt like this about a male, let alone, allow another man touch her without breaking his arm or doing something cruel in return. She smiled up at him a little, thinking about it. Her mother had told her to not make capturing her easy, and she had tried like hell to make it difficult for any man to try and take her as his, not without some sort of fight, mental or physical. Smiling a little she held back any sounds from his touching her body, knowing if anyone heard they would find that it was more than just dancing, she was however not without some sort of protection, hidden throughout her outfit were silver needles, and things used for protecting herself should someone try to harm her, and she had no intention of making it this easy on him with a simple dance.

Listening to him she smiled a little leaning her head a little close to him, her ear almost touching his lips, wanting that touch, but she knew it was not allowed which made her want it more. "Yes, I began to think it was you, but I had no solid fact until I heard a little more about you, and felt you dance with me your body moves just as well as mine, and had there been no others here I would bet you would not have been such a gentleman and respectful of my body and the fact I do not know you." She said as she took a step back to catch her breath from dancing, her bright blue eyes watching him before nodding, "I could use a breath of fresh air, but don't get the wrong thing in your mind a bit of privacy is nice, but unlike half these women here I still hold my innocence and would hate to lose it unless I know you are serious about your choice My Lord." She said softly, the words 'My Lord' rolling off her tongue in a purr as she followed him out not being subtle, but keeping her voice low enough for only the two of them to hear, giving him a bit of a challenge, as well as boundary, but that did not mean something could not happen between them if she allowed it.

Reaching her hand out she gently placed it in his so he could lead the way, noticing a few others who were watching, almost looking like they were heated up from the dancing as well. Smiling a little she watched the prince closely, now knowing who he was, and what that meant, if he was interested in her not only was he in danger, but so was she, anyone who could put two and two together would attempt to harm him through her, or use her to a disadvantage, but she doubted he would care, there were more women out there to replace out there if something were to happen to her by accident. She wondered if someone would try to harm him tonight, not that she was not fully prepared for such and event, knowing he had to have felt the long glass and silver needles hidden throughout her dress for her own protection, knowing some men would try to touch her inappropriately and get snagged by her dress from one of the needles hidden there. "Out to the garden then, and I would not tell you No unless I thought you wanted just a romp and not something serious." She admitted to him.

 

[DomG]

He didn't expect her to be some easy conquest, if she were then that would be the end of the game for him. After all he was Drow and all Drow enjoyed a challenge or a hunt, it might be the reason why assassination attempts were as common as handshakes and rarely taken personally. He did however expect her to be armed, there probably wasn't a person in the room without some subtle weapons hidden somewhere on their body. He personally favored several long daggers tipped with a variety of poisons hidden in his boots, some fatal in seconds while others would leave a victim immobile at the slightest scratch. Not that he expected to have to use either on her, to mar her beautiful skin with a blade, no he would happily mark her later, make a mark on her skin that showed that she belonged to him at all times.

With her innocence still intact though she was an even better prize then she already appeared to be to him. Such a thing among royalty was such a rarity in these days and Shuraste knew that he would take that innocence away from her the first chance he got. She might not have made up her mind about him but that hardly mattered, his decision was final and she wouldn't be able to do anything about it when the time came. The garden was hardly the perfect place in his mind but his castle had many different winding paths through it and it wouldn't take long to reach his bed chamber from the garden through one of those many hidden paths.

With her hand on his arm and the tingle of his title from her lips upon his ears he led her out to the garden, aware that more then a few people were watching him with some envy but it hardly mattered, even if they thought to take some sort of vengeance upon him for holding her attention they would have a hard time reaching the gardens. As they walked out through the door toward the back of the ball room and toward the gardens along the carefully picked out path the guards closed rank behind him, no one would interrupt what he had in mind. “Oh my dear Silv, I doubt you will be able to say no to me, I might not even let you.” His tone was teasing but there was an edge to it... he was going to have her even if she objected.

But he didn't say any more as the entered the garden proper, every time he came here he took a moment to be silent just to enjoy himself , the sights and the smells. Most of the flowers were of the night blooming variety, vivid purples and yellows featured predominant. There wasn't a single bit of stone or metal in the entire garden, the entire thing formed naturally, with high shrub walls protecting it from outside viewers. “What do you think Silv, is this a place worthy of your beauty?” A small smirk was on his face as he pulled her against him, any pretense of just talking a walk lost now that he had her alone. “IT could only be more lovely if you shed that dress.”

 

[Vixen_Mistress]

Entering the gardens she looked around, seeing many familiar flowers in her own home and was interested in them. Watching some of them bloom even as they walked she looked to Shuraste hearing his words, "I could say no to you, and until you have me as your fiancee I can say no tonight, and could also ruin any plans you have of being left alone by all of those inside, all I would have to do is scream, or even yell out that the prince was over here, then many of those women would flock to you while I return home." She pointed out, showing she was not going to be easy to get. She was a difficult woman to say the least, but then again she had to be, if she were as easy as those inside she would not have her innocence and she would already be wedded and with child from the first person her parents approved of, leaving him with having to look for a girl of interest in the party, and ones like her were very far and few, if any at all at this party.

Listening she looked around the garden nodding, "It is beautiful, I have similar flowers at home, as well as a few others, but they are always beautiful no matter where they are." She commented before giving a small gasp, feeling his arm wrap around her slender waist. Being pull to him made her a little tense, then again she had good reason, he was a dangerous male, and was not use to getting told no. And tonight she was not sure if she wanted to give him more than just a little taste of her. When he commented about the dress she looked a little surprised before shaking her head a little. "I do not want to do such a thing in front of a man unless he is my husband, or fiancee." She said softly as she brought a hand to touch his ear gently. "However if you have chosen me and fully intend on having me, then I want proof, something that would mean a lot to your family as proof of you wanting me to be yours, with you." She said as she looked up at him from wondering if he already had anticipated this and had the documents, or if he would maybe give her something of great significance to show her family to tell them he has chosen her, she would not be giving her goods up to some sweet talker, but if all he wanted was her body and then just to pick some girl inside, then he was out of luck, she wanted some form of proof from him that he was certain of choosing her.

Her gown was tied up oddly, it tied in the sides, not the front or back, making it easy for getting it on and off, but he did not need to know that. The white on her was beautiful and her skin almost matched it. She was milky white and so lovely in the moon light as well as the flowers. "And if I do take my dress off what do you intend to do? Just look at me, or were you thinking you would get more than just a look?" She asked softly, teasing a little, but wondering what his intentions were with her. There were many things they could do without taking her virginity tonight, and she was very certain that he knew that as well as she did. Leaning in against him she looked up into his red eyes through the mask, both of their masks still on and was was tempted to take his off, as well as her own to see his full face. "Why do you want me? I know I am pretty, but so are the others in the ballroom, so what is it that interests you about me?" She asked softly as she leaned in closer to him, her small slender body pressing up against his own.

 

[DomG]

He suspected that she had flowers much like this in her home, that wasn't the least bit surprising. What was however surprising to him was the fact that she expected an engagement before making any sort of true and fully intimate contact with him. He was a Prince, a king to be the moment he was actually married, he was not only amazing looking and a wonderful dancer but he was clever and gifted with a silver tongue, in his mind there was no reason that she shouldn't just accept his advances right then and there. For him to become engaged so quickly would be considered distasteful though for a Drow, he wasn't sure how Elves did it but these things couldn't be rushed. Even as much as he liked her he couldn't just propose to her then and there... however he could offer her a token of his affection, something to show her that he was serious about his courtship.

“I can't just declare a desire to marry you, at least not right now.” He said with a small smile. “If I did then I would soon be eligible to ascend to the throne and that would put what little remains of my family in a delicate position... they want the throne.” As he spoke he reached up to his ear and after lightly brushing her hand away from it began to carefully untwist on of the spikes through his ear, removing the onyx earring. With a small smirk upon his lips he held it up before her, a very obvious offering to her. “Instead of any family heirloom this will serve as a small token of of my intent...” And it was more then just a bit of jewelry to commemorate his survival, each and everyone of them was charmed to allow his personal guard to locate him if he was ever taken hostage, and with it he would be able to track her should he need to.

Now that he had made an offering he expected something in return though and he slowly reached for the ties that he saw were holding the dress up on her left side. “Why am I interested in you, because you are the first person I have ever met at one of these dreadful parties to ever truly speak her mind.” Shuraste said as his fingers closed around the tie and began to lightly undo it. “Now if you were to be undressed though I would do my best to respect your innocence, instead I would take the chance to explore your body with hands and tongue... “ Pressing his own body against her his arousal was making itself very well known. “It would also give you a chance to get to know me princess, to see if you are still interested when I am laid bare.”

 

[Vixen_Mistress]

She did not really expect an engagement ring or anything of that sort, she just wondered if he would back off and try to find a girl more willing to spread her legs or if he would find something else of similar importance or meaning, and after being told about them she had little doubt that he meant it. "I expect no engagement, I just wanted to know if you were the type of male to give up if I did not give myself to you when you wanted, I have little doubt the women in there if told a lie that they would be chosen as your bride would give you anything if they had not already had their flowers taken, just to find out you chose someone else and wanted to merely take a virgin, some I have heard keep count of how many women, royalty and nobles that they deflower." She said as she accepted the earring from him and put it in a small pouch hidden in her dress.

Looking up at him she smiled and nodded, "I just wanted to be certain that I was not just another girl for some prince to take just to fool her and not want her." She said softly as she looked up at him with a smile her hands coming to her dress pulled it down once untied to show the garter as well as her lace panties, matching her garter. "Since you gave me the earring, you may take either article of clothing you wish," She said, wondering if he would accept and if so which one he would take, Smiling a little she clearly meant it, and what she did was meant to be provocative and a little playful as well as something that meant to be a symbol of her giving part of herself to him, since she had made both pieces of clothing.

Hearing his answer to what he was wanting and going to do made her blush and she nodded slowly, "I think I would like to see you undressed as well." She commented as she leaned into him, her body pressing against his as she undid the other side of the dress and it fell at her feet to the ground. Standing there without her dress on was strange, the corset she had on came off easily with the clasps undone and it fell away from her breasts leaving her in her panties and garter wrapped around her thigh, for the first time she felt strange, exposed and vulnerable to him as she waited to see if he would undress, her body shivering a little, her long hair caressing her upper naked form, allowing the male before her to remove her under garments if he either wanted to keep them, or just remove them to have access to the res of her hairless body, knowing both her womanhood and back area as well as the rest of her body was hairless and smooth. Taking a deep breath she calmed herself as much as she could her hands going up to remove her mask, wanting him to see all of her.

 

[DomG]

He smiled a little bit when she mentioned that many kept count of those that they seduced and deflowered, he was one of those who did it as a point of pride and had his count at five so far, intending to make her six and even if something serious developed he wasn't sure if that would be the end of it. After all he was a man with a large appetite and it was hardly unusual for royalty to keep consorts around, after the assassination of his parents one of the first things that Shuraste did was to remove his fathers consorts from the home, it was only slightly awkward to keep his father's former lovers, better then the execution that they often faced. Still he intended to have Silv as something more serious then just a conquest, she would be his queen when he was done... once she was ready of course. Already beautiful and spirited she just needed to learn how to properly serve him before any marriage could go forward.

Her offer though was just about perfect, the chance to take something that she was wearing as his own souvenir to remember her by for a little while, at least until he had her there for himself. The panties were the obvious choice but felt less intimate to him while the garter was the simpler garment to take, often symbolizing the innocence of a bride... or an item worn as a sexual accessory. Still rather then just claim it right away he chose to take his time and slowly undress, carefully removing his jacket and shirt and laying them aside on the grass, followed by his mask, standing shirtless with his face properly shown to her for the first time. He watched her carefully though as he undressed, enjoying the sight of her unclothed body before him.

“I think if I have to remove the last of your clothing then it is only fair that you remove my pants as well.” He teased her as he gently reached down to hook his fingers in the white lace of her panties and her garter, slowly easing them both down. As he did this though he was watching her face, examining the bone structure, the gentle curves, able to see her properly now without the mask on. “I will be keeping your garter though, I can't have a princess leave my company without her most intimate parts covered, if anyone discovered there might be a scandal.” The would be talk anyway but it could always be explained away if need be.

 

[Vixen_Mistress]

While he might have been thinking about others for him to satisfy himself with if he did wed her, she would hardly allow it without making sure any other woman who came near knew she was his and he was hers, she would not have some other female in her bed with her husband, as long as she did not have to hear about it she would have no problem with it, but her mother had killed many of the consorts her father had because they tried to plot against the queen and in turn were just a danger and needed to be taken care of. Despite not looking like it her family were rather dangerous, and much like drow, and their daughter was the same way, if she so much as suspected some little tart was trying to replace, or take what was hers she would find herself in hell very shortly. However she was not wed to him and could change her mind and put up a fight if it came down to it, as well as make any consorts that thought they were going to wed him disappear.

Seeing him undress she smiled a little, biting her lower lip a little as she looked up at him with a small smirk. His body was very very nice in her opinion, and she wanted so badly to touch, but she resisted the urge for now, allowing him to feel her body and touch her as he pleased as he slipped off her panties and garter. "The garter is yours then, and what do I care about a scandal, these things can be explained, and so long as I am not deflowered then I will have no problem with it and for all they know we were talking with each other, that is all." She said softly as she felt her panties gone and very exposed to him, never before had anyone except for her nanny had seen her naked, other than that he was the first man to see her undressed like this, so it was safe to say her heart was beating rapidly in her throat at the moment.

Moving up against him her breasts pressed to his chest a little, and leaning down a little her hands trailed over his stomach and to the hem of his own undergarment to pull the pants off and down to his ankles his member rather impressive from under the pants, but she tried not to look straight at it, while being very teasing with him she found herself at a loss, she had no experience in these things so she was not sure what to do. Slowly she began to get up from the ground and standing against him against her body brushing against his.

 

[DomG]

She didn't care about the scandal, interesting. Well it hardly mattered if she was against a scandal or not, the time spent in the garden could be explained but a missing undergarment hardly could and would lead to the same problems that a fast engagement could do so. None of this mattered at this point though, her garter soon joined his clothing laying on the ground and would be collected later on as a memento of the lovely young thing he had met on the night of the party that had seemed likely to be pointless. Right now he had a delicate and spectacular beauty in the private garden of his palace, undressed and removing the last of his clothing. Sure she may have put a limit on how far he would be able to go with this but that was no guarantee that he would follow her plan.

As she removed his pants and the undergarment beneath them he smiled a little bit, though disappointed that she wasn't looking directly at it. Something of a pity though soon he expected that his manhood would have her full attention. “How lovely.” He whispered into her ear, having watched carefully as he removed her undergarments but not he was looking over her shoulder with his lips touching her ear, his tongue snaking out and brushing over them for a moment. As he spoke his right hand raised to brush ever so gently over her breast while his left hand carefully cupped her ass and pulled her tight against his naked form, pressing against her Shuraste let out a small groan of pleasure, even the skin on skin contact shot a jolt of pleasure through him and she hadn't even done anything yet.

His touch soon grew more firm though and more aggressive. Sure he had played gently at first but not he was squeezing her rear and lightly pinching her nipples before his right hand began to move further down, his fingers splayed over her abs and down further, brushing over her hairless cleft, lightly teasing her. “This is mine.” He growled into her ear as he hand ground against her, lightly teasing back and forth over the slit and then the fingers found her clit, ever so carefully teasing that sensitive nub of flesh. “From this moment on your pussy belongs to me, your entire body belongs to me, I can use you however I like any if anyone else looks at you in the wrong way then they will be dealing with me... now why don't you explore what is yours as well.”

 

[Vixen_Mistress]

She seemed to be unable to hold back the deep blush that came to her cheeks, his comment she had heard from others when she was clothed, but this would be the first time when she was without any clothing at all, and he was the first to see her like this as far as a male went. Smiling a little she looked him over, trying not to stare at his member, nodding her head, "You are rather impressive yourself, My Lord." She said softly, her voice barely a whisper, but the purr was evident. Feeling his hand on her breasts was nothing compared to the feeling of his tongue teasing her ear, making her shiver in delight, her body quaking underneath him in the cool grass. However when his hand cupped her firm rear she looked up at him wondering what he was going to do, not too skilled in sex, so some things she would still need to learn, but unlike other elves her family were not prudes as others so she knew a little.

Hearing him lay claim to her body she couldn't help but nod a reply, agreeing with him, but was unable to catch her breath long enough to comply or complain, not that she would complain about anything he was doing. His body pressing against hers was one she enjoyed greatly, the touching, skin on skin contact, something her family thrived for and loved greatly, and if he noticed it would be something that he would use to his advantage once he claimed her from her home, but she had no idea about what else would wait for her once he had and that it could also be used to train or break her as he pleased as well.

When his hand went between her legs she tensed a little, still nervous, and unsure if he would honor her boundaries or if he would just take, but that would be something noticeable if he did such a thing before being claimed properly by him. When his hand played with her lower lips, over her slit, and to her sensitive nub he had her squirming underneath him, nodding silently as she bit her lower lip softly, trying to keep herself silent, but agreeing with what he said before her hands came up gently touching his cheeks, starting from the top and then down going over his face, ears, through his hair, down the back of his neck and the his shoulders. Slowly her hands swept across his shoulders and to his chest, going over his pectoral muscles, and to his abs.

Her hands moved steadily, while her eyes remained on his own, her icy ones so pretty in the soft moon light, at the same time her ands skip over his member and to his thighs before slowly shifting to run her hands back up, caressing his sack, and then to his cock, gently stroking it, feeling how big he was when he was not even hard, which startled her and worried her a little, hoping he would fit when they did have sex later, hoping he would not use it on her now like that. Stroking him her hands seemed rather skilled, and she blushed as she remembered her mother teaching her how to do a and job on a piece of fruit so she could satisfy her husband once she found one, at least a little so she did not have to teach her everything. Her hands were soft, warm, and small compared to his shaft but her movements were that of someone with practice, although she had never touched a man like this until now.

 

[DomG]

Though he had been complimented many times before on his body, more then one lover praising his physical appearance it was nice to hear it from one so innocent. His fingers continued to tease her lightly and his lips never moved away from her ear, still toying with her body while the idea of just taking her moved through his head. The garden was quite silent and no one from inside would be able to hear her should she protest loudly, he was not only larger and stronger then her but since he lay atop her those advantages were even greater then they otherwise would be, she was unable to run from him if he didn't want her to get away. Ever so carefully his fingers parted the lower lips he was teasing and with extreme care he slid a dexterous and slim finger inside of her, twisting it around and exploring as it was entered.

It was then that she touched him for the first time, her hands needing no urging or instruction. For a moment he paused all movement, a girl so innocent already had such talent and skill. Obviously she had gotten a lesson in this somewhere but where had that been, perhaps a guard back home whom she had used to learn a few basic things from? It hardly mattered though as long as he would be the first to penetrate her, she had put enough emphasis on her innocence that he believed her when she had mentioned that she had no true experience.

With a growl, half pleasure and half anger he bit down roughly on the ear that he had been so gently teasing with lips and tongue, wanting to hear her cry out in pain. “How is it that one so innocent as you knows how to please a man?” He asked, his voice still the deep growl and filled with anger. “I wonder if perhaps someone else has gotten to you before I did.” Pushing the finger in deeper he carefully sought out the physical proof of her innocence, not wanting to spoil her with a finger when his cock was begging so desperately to be sheathed inside of her.

Using his legs he pushed her thighs apart, now positioned to just thrust forward and take what it was that he desired. No one would know... all alone out here with no one but his own personal guard to hear it. “You want this don't you?” He asked with a sneer. “You need a man strong enough to claim you... every princess is the same, claiming to want a gentleman in public but in the deepest part of their hard they want a master, someone to take freedom from them by force.”

 

[Vixen_Mistress]

His anger was unexpected and she tried to pull away as he bit into her ear making her groan in pain releasing his member and bringing both hands to his chest to try and push him away from her, hissing in pain as she looked up at him, confused about what he was angry about, looking up at him it showed in her eyes that she had no idea what he was talking about. Had she done something wrong, but when she heard his words she tried to push him off of her again, "How dare you suggest I lied to you, I have been nothing but truthful, I have never been touched by a man until now, by you. But if you do not wish to believe me or intend to hurt me then get off of me so I can get dressed," She snapped angrily, feeling his fingers driving into her she yelped in pain flinching as she felt his fingers pushing in deeply until they came to her hymen, touching the barrier and making her panic a little, "S-Stop... Please... I don't want this... not right now... I would rather wait... you have your proof that I have not been taken yet." She whimpered, her eyes filling with tears of fear, looking away from him as she shook her head.

"I don't want a man who is this cruel especially for my first time... I want you to be gentle and not in the garden, please stop My Lord..." She pleaded softly, her body shaking underneath him, her lips trembling as she tried to keep her voice calm. "I... I was taught by my mother... she told me how to pleasure a man with my hand and said to practice, but I have never touched another man, you are the first one I have ever seen like this, and ever touched at all... My mother suggested I practice once and a while on anything that could be like a member as yours, but I have never been taken, touched, or given pleasure to a man until now." She confessed honestly as she struggled underneath him.

Shaking her head she tried to calm herself a little more to make her voice not turn into sobs, "I do want a strong male to take me, but for my first time I want a gentleman to be gentle with me for my first time his room, not like this... Please stop this... I have already said I was yours, and I will not take it back unless you continue to frighten me like this, I want a strong mate, but not some cruel monster. Be gentle with me for now and if you intend on having me, then for my first time as well, but if not then please end this right now... I don't want to be just another girl you take to add to a list of many you have deflowered." She protested as she looked up at him again, hurt in her eyes from his words. Feeling him spread her legs farther she felt terrified shaking her head again, "Please stop, I don't want this, not like this, I want to keep my flower, just for now, please Shuraste... don't do this to me, not right now, not out here... Please..." She begged softly.

 

[DomG]

The sound of her begging him, her voice so full of fear and panic but also so earnest was more then enough to drive through the anger that he was feeling at that moment. Like most of his kind Shuraste was incredibly hot blooded, though most times he was able to keep his anger under control. Of course the sound of her begging didn't just help to calm the anger that had flared into existence but also aroused him even further. For a moment the head of his cock ground against her, so close, he could feel the moisture and the heat practically begging him to enter her... but no... he wouldn't just rape her here in the garden, that was hardly appropriate. No, he would be able to find her where ever her home was from now on, he would bring her to his room and he would enjoy himself with her in the appropriate setting.

As the anger faded from his eyes a small smile spread across his lips and he lightly brushed them over hers before standing slowly and lifting her to her feet. “You are right Silvianna, my behavior right now is hardly appropriate.” He nodded slowly, an gesture acknowledging his own mistakes. “I apologize, a moments anger flared out of control and I behaved like an animal, I hope you can forgive me for it.” Of course he was sorry that she had rejected him more then he was sorry for how he behaved, in his mind she belonged to him and there was no reason for him not to claim her how he liked... but having her in a proper setting was important and trying to force her against her will, at least for the first time would sour their entire relationship.

“Dress yourself.” He commanded softly as he began to dress himself, the mood had been quite ruined and he would go no further with her tonight. “The party has fulfilled its function and I have no doubt most guests have either left or found a quiet part of my home to indulge themselves in.” Covered up for the sake of decency now he reached in to brush a hand over the ear he had just abused, his touch as gentle as it had been the very first time he had touched her. “I would however like you to go home, take a few days to ready yourself because soon I will send for you so that a proper courtship can begin, I only ask that you tell no one of our encounter tonight... we can wait until the right moment to become publicly intimate.”

And he would be intimate with her in public, showing her body to everyone as he claimed her, his words spoke of a conventional courtship but there would be no such thing. He would take her in the dead of night, bring her back here to his home, to his bed... and take her with all the care that she desired while at the same time letting her know that she belonged to him, that nothing would be taking her away from him. “I don't want you to just be another girl on the list Silvianna, I would very much like for you to be the end of the list.”

 

[Vixen_Mistress]

Once his anger had disappeared she noticed the change in his reaction and the way he looked at her she bit her lips softly, shaking her head, "I apologize for not bringing it up, you were right to suspect I might have lied and I would have mentioned it before where I learned such things, but I did not think much about it until you brought it up, however I would like my first time to be as painless as possible, after that, everything you said was true about what I wanted, someone like you, strong, passionate, as well as dominant and with some control, but of course not suffocating, to have everything taken and to be a prize is not what I want. Or a bird wishing for freedom." She commented, showing what she wanted from him and what she expected from her mate.

Getting to her feet she nodded slowly, reaching to gather her gown, and began slipping it back on, finding it to be easy, compared to other women's clothing at this party. When she was finished she did not bother to put her mask back on yet, feeling his hand move up and touch her ear she flinched slightly, still a little tender, but she could heal it once she was in the carriage so that no one would notice the red marks it left, not wanting people knowing what had happened. Hearing him speak of going home and getting ready she nodded, still having his earring in her dress's pouch as a reminder, and she hoped he was telling the truth as she nodded. "Alright, I will be waiting I suppose." She said before biting her lip a little, his words making her blush a little as she gave a slight nod, "I hope to see you again soon." She said softly now fully dressed and looking up at him.

She was nervous, but what she did next was not something she have ever done either and was another thing she gave him. Moving closer to him she allowed her lips to brush his and softly placed a kiss on his lips, letting her soft warm lips to remain on his for a moment before pulling back, smiling a little, "I know you want more, but for now hopefully my first kiss will suffice for now." She told him, her cheeks a bright blush. Everything she gave him meant a great deal to her, and to give it to him was to let him know she forgave him and was not as frightened as she had been before, and surprisingly enough still wanted him even after what had happened, although other women would have never wanted to speak to him again, "I won't tell anyone about this evening in the garden." She promised as she looked up at him with a smile, curtsying in her gown and wondered if he wanted to walk her to her carriage or what route to take to leave since she did not know this place all that well.

 

[DomG]

Her first kiss, it was hardly what he had wanted but it was something at least, that and her garter being two very tangible things of hers that he now had all to himself until he had her, just as she now had one of the earrings that he wore. More would come later though, Shuraste could be patient no matter how hard it was for him to be at that very moment. As she curtsied he bowed low to her in return, a small smirk on his lips at the thought of how formal she was behaving right now when earlier he had her panting beneath him like an animal. Well being royalty these things probably came as naturally to her as they did to him though and he knew he shouldn't be surprised by it. “Normally I would escort you to my carriage myself but if we are trying to keep our relationship from prying eyes it would be best that we don't be seen together unnecessarily.” He said with a small chuckle, this wasn't just to keep her safe but to keep him from being suspected when she vanished... once she was ready the truth would come out but by then any possibility or retaliation would be lost.

Quickly he gave a sharp whistle and within moments another Drow, this one heavily armored and very plainly armed approached them from one of the many paths to the garden. “This is the head of my guard.” Shuraste explained. “He will not speak a word of you being here to anyone and will escort you to your carriage to make sure that you are able to leave home safely, if anyone asks why I trust that he will come up with a suitable excuse.” After all a good Drow guard knew how to improvise and lie at a moments notice. Unable to help himself he leaned in and kissed the ear that he had bitten, one final moment of indulgence before she left him. “I will go back to the party, tour around a little bit and let myself be seen so that there is no suspicion... now be careful my dear Silv, is anything happened I would be greatly disappointed.”

With that he turned and left, taking one of the many winding paths out while the captain, knowing better then to touch what was not his coughed to get the attention of the princess. “Follow me ma'am.” He said, his voice a deep growl as he turned and began to walk down a different path, his pace a quick one but not so fast as to loose her. “If anything happens to you then I have no doubt that I will have the pleasure of a slow and painful death at the hands of my Prince.” The path he was leading her on was a very round about one, long and twisting while crossing over other paths at several different times to make it harder to follow, literally a labyrinth. It did not take long however before they were standing in front of the castle, emerging from a hidden passage. Ahead of them were the remaining carriage's those belonging to those who had not yet left. “Have a safe journey.” The captain said as he watched careful, clearly waiting for her to leave so that he could return to his normal duties.

 

[Vixen_Mistress]

His answer made her pout a little but she nodded and bid him farewell smiling once more at him before she was lead through the large maze of a garden and to her carriage, listening to the guard she nodded slowly and tried not to be a bother, but when he mentioned her prince would kill him if anything were to happen to her she smiled, "I am glad you are so loyal to him, especially with what dangers he is in from those around him, please protect My Lord Prince, good evening sir," She said sweetly as she hurried off to her carriage and ordered her driver to go.

The drive was long, but it seemed to end sooner than it took to get to the party, and when she got home her mother instantly began asking her questions wondering if she met a man, and almost instantly a sweet smile came to her lips, and her mother blushed, "There was someone you fancied there? How wonderful, I never thought your cruel little heart would ever find someone, so who is he?" She asked, but she shook her head, telling her he was a prince, her prince, and went to her room telling her mother nothing more than she had an interest in a suitor, and once in her room she seemed so cheerful, never had she felt so excited about a man, so strong, powerful, and dangerous, someone dominant, and someone she was interested in as much as he was with her.

that night she fell asleep dreaming of the garden again, and what a wonderful dream it was. A few days passed and she was in a panic wondering if he truly meant to court her, and if so when would he come and ask her parents, or had he already and they did not tell her. She doubted it, but none the less she seemed a little more nervous than usual and that night under the stars she opened her balcony windows and looked out at the stars as well as the garden and the glowing flowers, before walking to her bed and falling asleep on the soft pillows and blankets.

 

[DomG]

Waiting had not been easy for Shuraste, despite all the effort that he put into being patient he still had a hard time sitting around and doing nothing, eagerly awaiting what was coming. Still he had no choice but to wait, most castles had some sort of protection against magic to keep someone from getting through to get to the owners. His own castle was one of the most heavily defended through traditional and magical means. His sorcerer cabal though had worked for several days to get through the defenses of Silv's home, if it wasn't for the earing that she had taken he wouldn't have been able to do it, it not only pin pointed her exact location but also gave a read on the magical defenses, making them far easier to bypass.

But while all this was going on Shuraste could do nothing but sit and wait, finding increasingly boring ways to keep himself amused until the time came that the portal to his chosen was ready. For four days he sat and tried his best to be patient before finally one of his robbed sorcerers finally entered his library, silently gesturing for his prince to follow. Right away Shuraste set down the book that he had been reading, a smirk spreading over his lips, the time for patience was done, his bedroom had been prepared for her arrival and all he needed to do was get a hold of the young lady and bring her back.

The portal had even been set up in his room, it didn't look like all that much, just an off colored violet hole in the air, just large enough for a man to step through, starting at the floor and stopping six and a half feet off the ground. Around it were several other robbed figures but they were already on their way out, the portal would hold until he came back through his end. Without a moments hesitation he stepped through the portal and into the location of his chosen, he had waited until a time when she would likely be in her bed chamber, not wanting to emerge into the dining hall as she ate with her family.

Then after a moment of disorentation he was there, blinking his eyes to clear his mind as he glanced around, trying to find her right away so he could get her back to his bedchamber.

 

[Vixen_Mistress]

Silv was in her room, the night ending earlier for her than usual, and with the sun down she figured she would sleep and sleep she did. She lay in her bed chambers behind the veil around her bed, not wearing anything other than her sheer silver nightgown. She thought of him time and time again, hoping to see him soon. Although he had been slightly cruel she still wanted him and told herself to be patient as she passed out on her bed laying on her side with an arm strewn across her hip. The night was warm so she did not need covers and simply lay there in her bed resting, her dreams rather interesting, and about the prince.

Her mother hand been concerned about her daughter since her attitude had changed and she wondered if her little one was heart broken, knowing that could kill an elf of any kind, but she doubted it, she hadrly knew the man and she could find another. The queen and king went to bed shortly after and the only ones left awake were the guards patroling around the castle, more often around the princess's room than any other, just because they wanted their dear daughter safe and little did they know she would be someone else's pretty little thing in a matter of moments.

Silv's room was not difficult to find, her scent was very distinct, vanilla, and honey, so sweet. And her room was the only one with silver roses etched into the wood.

((Sorry for the short reply, will make up for it in the next one.))